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Agencies slow to ticket drivers With grace periods ending, citations will pick up speed BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 521
STERLING – It’s been a month now that Illinoisans have been barred from talking on their cellphones while driving. So far, police
agencies have been taking it easy on the ticketing, but that’s set to change. The Illinois State Police, as Lt. John Biffany promised a month ago, has been the most strict with phone policing efforts. District 1
officers so far have given out 21 citations, and 45 written warnings, since the law took effect on Jan. 1. The district covers Whiteside, Lee, Carroll and Ogle counties. Both the Sterling and Dixon
police departments handed out only warnings for the month of January, doling out 15 and 16, respectively. Neither agency has issued a ticket. TICKET CONTINUED ON A4
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Rue 21 coming to Northland Fashion retailer aims for youth, summer opening BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 535
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A car drives around a pothole near the intersection of East Fourth Street and Seventeenth Avenue in Sterling on Monday afternoon. An official with the state Department of Transportation said the problem might be addressed this month, despite the fact that the same crews that would take care of it have been inundated with snow removal.
Fourth Street pothole pocked Repairs could be made this month, if snowfall slows BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525
STERLING – Winter has taken a toll on local roads. One of the more notable examples is Fourth Street in Sterling. A portion of that street – just west of East Lincolnway – is riddled with pot-
holes, causing drivers to occasionally swerve and avoid them. When will the problems get taken care of? “When the temperature gets above 32 and the pavement isn’t frozen, we’ll fill the potholes,” said John Wegmeyer, a project implementation engineer with the state
Department of Transportation. The DOT maintains East Lincolnway and Third and Fourth streets, which make up state Route 2. The state, Wegmeyer said, might get to the pothole-pocked part of Fourth Street this month. POTHOLE CONTINUED ON A4
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STERLING – A national fashion retailer for the young – and young at heart – will open in Northland Mall this summer. Rue 21 will arrive in July or August, spokeswoman Kelly Evanovich confirmed Monday. Typically, about 15 full- and part-time employees are hired, she said. Rue’s target audience is 11- to 17-year-olds, although customers of all ages shop their stores, which offer “guys and girls clothing [and accessories] ... to anyone with a flair for fashion,” Evanovich said. The company, based in Warrendale, Pa., operates more than 1,000 stores in 47 states; its expansion plan calls for opening 120 new sites each year, she said. Four other stores are in malls within a 50-mile radius of Sterling: in Peru Mall in Peru, South Park Mall in Moline, CherryVale Mall in Rockford, and NorthPark Mall in Davenport, Iowa. Go to www.rue21.com to learn more about the store. Rue’s arrival might take a bit of the sting out of the mall’s loss of Kirlin’s Hallmark, which will close Sunday after four decades at Northland. It has 13 employees.
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‘Disappointed’ but hopeful for a deal Union president: ‘Very little progress’ made thus far; sides meet today BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 529
DIXON – Negotiations between Bay Valley Foods and Teamsters Local 722 are expected to continue this morning. Workers went on strike at 11 p.m. Thursday after they had worked without a contract since Dec. 28, said Steve Mongan, the
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union’s president. The two sides met for 3 hours on Friday and Sunday with a federal mediator, which was called for by Bay Valley Foods, Mongan said, but “very little progress” had been made. M o n g a n said he was “disappointed” with the position the company w a s t a k i n g , b u t was hopeful a deal could be
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reached today. Mongan filed an unfair labor practice charge Thursday, he said, because Bay Valley Foods wouldn’t discuss a collective bargaining agreement without a policy in which a doctor’s note would no longer be sufficient for authorized time off. DEAL CONTINUED ON A4
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Police: Dixon man sold Molly and marijuana to informant 18-year-old arrested at his apartment BY CHRISTI WARREN CWARREN SAUKVALLEY COM EXT
DIXON – An 18-year-old Dixon man was arrested Monday after, police say, he twice sold drugs to
a police informant. Police say that Jordan A. McThenia, 18, sold marijuana and Molly Jordan A. – a very McThenia pure form of MDMA, with similar effects to ecstasy – to an informant
Man, 23, released on $2,500 bond BY CHRISTI WARREN CWARREN SAUKVALLEY COM EXT
OREGON – An Oregon man is being charged with a number of drug-related crimes after a police raid on his home found nearly a pound of marijuana and various pieces of drug paraphernalia, police said.
Kyle L. Lewis, 23, was arrested Friday after police raided his home in the 1100 block of Illinois Street. They reported they also seized $1,527 cash. Lewis is charged with intent to deliver, possession of more than 30 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lewis was taken to Ogle County Jail, where Submitted he was released on Among the items seized from the apartment of Kyle $2,500 bond. Lewis was $1,527 in cash.
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Ranken named Republican of the Year Dixon man local go-to guy for GOP leadership BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 570
DIXON – Mark Ranken calls himself a workaholic. He’ll get no argument from the Lee County Republican Central Committee. Ranken’s efforts for the county’s GOP have won him recognition as the organization’s Republican of the Year. Ranken was given a plaque at Fri-
day’s Reagan Day Dinner at the Dixon Elks Lodge. A lifelong Dixon resident, Ranken is employed by the Illinois Department of Transportation. When his work there is done, he is the guy whom party leadership can always count on, Chairman Greg Witzleb says. “Mark is an incredibly hard worker and very conscientious,� Witzleb said. As an example, Witzleb recounted last year’s political signage mess that loomed the day after the election. “We always want to col-
lect all the signs as soon as possible, and Jim [Wentling] and I had to go to Springfield the day after the elections,� Witzleb said. “We asked Mark to just check a few places, and he ended up picking up every Republican sign he saw. His pickup truck was full of them.� Wentling, the county’s GOP vice chairman, said that while many people donate their time to the party, Ranken distinguished himself as the top Republican over the past year. “This guy really stands
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out,� Wentling said. “We call him and say we need help at headquarters, putting Mark up political Ranken signs, working at fundraisers. Whatever it is, you can always count on him.� And if you enjoyed the food at Octoberfest, grilling those juicy brats is one of Ranken’s specialties, Wentling said. Ranken, 51, doesn’t come from a politically active family, but he says he has
always been a staunch Republican. About 10 years ago, he found himself wondering what he could do to help the cause. “I started going to fundraisers and became a Lee County Precinct Committee member for the Nachusa District,� Ranken said. While his wife, Diane, doesn’t share his passion for county politics, she has no problem with all the time he puts in at GOP headquarters, Ranken says. “She doesn’t mind,� he said, “because she knows how much I enjoy being
involved in groups where I’m helping people.� When he isn’t working, Ranken enjoys hunting. He says he also likes to follow the latest news across the political landscape. “This is a big voting year for Republicans, and it will be exciting to see how it all turns out,� he said. Asked whether a run for political office might be in his future, Ranken had a quick answer. “I don’t see myself running for anything,� he said. “I’m a good helper, but I don’t think I’m cut out for being a delegator.�
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Third home invasion suspect arrested Police: Another remains at large STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 591
ROCK FALLS – Police have arrested a third suspect in a Jan. 23 home invasion in rural Rock Falls. A fourth suspect is still at large. Jordan The WhiteWoosley side County Sheriff’s Department said Monday that Jordan Woosley, 22, of Sterling, was taken into custody in Denton, Texas, just before midnight Saturday. After the Sheriff’s Department received leads about Woosley’s whereabouts, deputies contacted Denton police, who made the arrest. Woosley waived extradition Monday, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Department. Officials plan to bring Woosley to Whiteside County later, the release said. According to Whiteside County’s online court records, Woosley pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft in 2010 and possession of drug paraphernalia in 2013. Dalton Q. Chattic, 20, and Jordan D. Coy, 21, both of Fulton, are in jail on $100,000 bond each. They are charged with home invasion, a felony that carries 6 to 30 years in prison.
Officials are still looking for Dominique DeJesus, 42, of Sterling. Chattic was arrested Tuesday, and Coy was arrested Friday after being questioned at the Sheriff’s Department. About 2 a.m. Jan. 23, four men forced their way into the home; inside was a man and a small child, deputies say. A Dominique weapon was DeJesus involved, but officials have declined to describe it. The occupants didn’t appear to know the men, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. John Booker said. The DeJesus warrant has been issued nationwide; his bond is set at $500,000 because of an extensive criminal history, Booker said. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of DeJesus can call the sheriff’s office at 815-772-4044 or Whiteside County Crime Stoppers at 815-625-7867.
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Volunteers sort through orders of Girl Scout Cookies on Monday morning inside a warehouse at LRB Distributors Inc. in Dixon. The 25,000 boxes of cookies will fill the orders in Lee County and Polo. FAR LEFT: Jon Call of Polo helps fill the orders of cookies Monday in Dixon. LEFT: Girl Scout Cookies are delivered by the pallet to LRB Distributors Inc. in Dixon
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OBITUARIES Robert L. Schick DIXON – Robert L. Schick, 93, of Dixon, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at Heritage Square in Dixon. He was a maintenance mechanic and welder for ComEd at the Byron nuclear plant before retiring. Robert was born Aug. 25, 1920, in Dixon, the son of Herman Eugene and Adaline (Talmadge) Schick. He served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He married Margaret Mae Donoho on Jan. 1, 1944, in Princeton. She preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 2005. Robert was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Dixon. Survivors include two sons, Robert Schick of Kihei, Hawaii, and Gary (Paula Murphy) Schick of Nachusa; one daughter, Cheryl (Billy) Deen of Forreston; six grandchildren, Ronald Deen of Forreston, Janice (David) Ertmer of Wisconsin, Karyn (Ian) Williams of Arlington Heights, Joshua (Danielle) Schick of Peoria, Ariz., and Kayla Schick
and Ryan Schick, both of Kihei; four great-grandchildren, Mitchell Ertmer of Wisconsin, Alexander Williams of Arlington Heights, and Brayden and Payton Schick, both of Peoria, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Harms; and one brother, Clifford Schick. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Marilyn Nolan, pastor, officiating. Military honors, provided by the Dixon combined veterans organizations, will follow the service at the church. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome. com to send condolences.
Linda L. Schaefer MORRISON – Linda L. Schaefer, 71, of Morrison, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at her home. Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements.
Jennifer J. Monnier DIXON – Jennifer J. Monnier, 58, of Dixon, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at her home. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.
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Michael P. Dvorak OREGON – Michael P. Dvorak, 67, lifelong Oregon resident, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. He was born April 21, 1946, in Dixon, the son of John P. and Anne C. (Garriety) Dvorak. He was a 1964 graduate of Oregon High School. He married Susan Reiss on Dec. 20, 1980, in Rochelle. Mike was employed in sales all his life and loved classic cars. He was a 43-year member of the Oregon Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time with his “little buddy,� Gizmo. He is survived by his wife, Susan of Oregon; son, John (Kristin) Dvorak of Centennial, Colo; daughters,
Stephanie Dvorak of Edmonds, Wash., and Sheri Dvorak of North Carolina; and grandchildren, Zachary and Spencer Hermans and Liam Dvorak, and a granddaughter due in July. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Oregon Church of God. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Michael Hoffman, pastor, officiating. FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to send condolences.
PAW PAW – Dennis Ray Cradduck went home to the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, while surrounded by his wife and children, at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. He was born Sept. 21, 1946, in Mendota, to Earl and Erma (Mittan) Cradduck. He married Anita Hawbaker on Nov. 20, 1965, in Lee. Dennis was a financial adviser for 21 years, most recently working for Regal Investment Advisors in Rockford. He achieved the distinction of Million Dollar Roundtable twice in his career. Dennis farmed for more than 40 years near Paw Paw, retiring in 2006. He was a director of the Lee County Farm Bureau for 15 years, serving as president from 1981 to 1988. He raised registered Angus cattle, showing them with his family in many state and national shows. He was an elected representative to the Lee County Board for 17 years. He held various church council roles at First Lutheran in Lee. He coached Little League baseball, and was a member of Paw Paw Lions Club, Friends of Massey Harris, and the Illinois and National Angus associations. For the last 3 years, he attended Christ the Rock Lutheran Church in Rockford. Dennis enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors, as well
HEALTH CARE
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State turns to ... The Onion?
Man admits to impregnating girl
As deadline looms, officials take out ad in satirical newspaper CHICAGO (AP) – Trying to sell young adults on the idea of health insurance before an upcoming deadline, Illinois officials announced Monday they are launching an ad campaign with the satirical online newspaper The Onion. Banner ads on The Onion website will depict a toy action figure with the words: “Man without health insurance is forced to sell action figures to pay medical bills.� The ads say: “Get Covered. Don’t sell your action figures.�
The Onion has run humorous news articles about President Barack Obama’s health law in the past. One headline read: “Nation recalls simpler time when health care system was broken beyond repair.� Ad campaigns in other states have wooed young adults with humor. A nonprofit group in Colorado’s “Brosurance� ads featured young men with red plastic cups and a beer keg. But no other state government has promoted coverage through The
Onion, said Onion CEO Steve Hannah. Jennifer Koehler, a state employee who is executive director of Get Covered Illinois, said nontraditional sources of news and entertainment are a strategic way to reach young, uninsured adults. Healthy adults ages 26 to 34 are a crucial demographic to the health law’s success. Insurers need their participation to offset the costs of covering older, sicker Americans. But so far only 15 percent of the people who’ve enrolled
in the new marketplace plans are in that target age group. The percentage is similar in Illinois, where a planned $33 million marketing campaign has included mostly traditional TV, radio and print advertising. The Onion ads, which cost $150,000, are produced with Onion Labs, the creative services division of the satirical website. The Onion also will create a video, an editorial and a custom “news� section as the March 31 enrollment deadline nears.
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In Rock Falls, police handled things a little differently. For the first
2 weeks of January, the agency handed out just warnings. Since then, however, Chief Mike Kuelper said, officers have issued 10 tickets. The new law prohib-
its the use of handheld devices while driving. The potential fine for violating the law the first time will be $75, police say, and as much as $150
for subsequent violations. Since 2010, Illinois drivers have been prohibited from using cell phones in construction and school zones.
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If the two sides agree to a contract, Mongan said, it can be ratified by the union within 24 hours and the unfair labor practices charge will be dropped. The charge will be reviewed by the Peoria regional office of the National Labor Relations Board to determine whether formal action should be taken. As of Monday afternoon, Mongan had yet to hear from the regional office, but he said he expected to in the next few days. In an emailed statement on Friday, Dan Dring, the vice president of human resources and operations for Green
Bay-based Bay Valley Foods, said the decision by the workers to strike was “surprising and disappointing.� Bay Valley Foods is operating the plant during the strike with its management employees, according to a company statement. On Friday, picketing workers said Bay Valley Foods was also look-
ing to reduce its contribution to the workers’ 401(k) plan and increasing workers’ contributions for health insurance without added benefits. Workers have been picketing outside the Bay Valley Foods location, 820 Palmyra St. in Dixon, since the strike started and are taking 2-hour shifts due to the
ON THE 7INCHESTER PLANT S PROPERTY IN %AST !LTON NORTHEAST OF 3T ,OUIS &IRE OFFICIALS AND THE COM PANY SAY THE FIRE HAPPENED AT AN UNOCCUPIED MAINTE NANCE BUILDING THAT S NOT PART OF OR ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY S PRODUCTION AREA 4HE COMPANY SAYS THE SITE S MANUFACTURING WASN T INTERRUPTED !S MANY AS SEVEN LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE CALLED TO HELP PUT OUT THE FIRE
15).#9 !0 n ! WESTERN )LLINOIS MAN FACES SENTENC ING IN !PRIL NOW THAT HE HAS ADMITTED IMPREGNATING A GIRL WHEN SHE WAS YEARS OLD 4HE 1UINCY (ERALD 7HIG REPORTS THAT YEAR OLD #ALEB 6EIHL PLEADED GUILTY &RIDAY IN !DAMS #OUNTY #IRCUIT #OURT TO A CHARGE OF AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT 0ROSECUTORS SAY THAT THE INVESTIGATION BEGAN IN 3EP TEMBER WHEN A 1UINCY More frigid temps SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE NOTIFIED ahead for Illinois POLICE THAT AN EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT THEN WAS PREG ,).#/,. !0 n &ORE NANT AND INDICATED 6EIHL WAS CASTERS WARNED THAT BITTER THE FETUS FATHER SUBZERO COLD WOULD GRIP )LLINOIS THROUGH TODAY AS Fire in ammo plant THE ONSLAUGHT OF ARCTIC COLD outbuilding probed IN THE -IDWEST CONTINUED &ROM CENTRAL )LLINOIS NORTHWARD TEMPERATURES %!34 !,4/. !0 n ARE EXPECTED TO DROP INTO !UTHORITIES ARE TRYING TO THE MINUS ZONE ACCORDING PINPOINT WHAT SPARKED A WEEKEND FIRE IN AN OUTBUILD TO THE .ATIONAL 7EATHER 3ERVICE WITH WIND CHILLS OF ING NEAR A SOUTHWESTERN BELOW ZERO TO BELOW )LLINOIS AMMUNITION PLANT ZERO FORESEEABLE UNTIL MID .O ONE WAS INJURED DUR ING THE BLAZE EARLY 3UNDAY MORNING
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cold. The workers wave their signs and keep warm with small fires. The support from the community has been positive, Mongan said, and residents have honked in support, in addition to dropping off firewood, coffee and food. The company says it employs 112 union workers.
as displaying them in collector events across the state. Dennis loved to travel, experience new things, and meet new people. He felt extremely blessed to have seen many beautiful places with Anita, as well as his children and grandchildren. He was also an avid gardener, finding joy in tending to his rose, lily, and tulip beds. He is survived by his wife; his brother, Kenneth Cradduck of Paw Paw; his daughter, Chantel (Jim) Jones of Peoria; and his son, Carson (Vicky) Cradduck of Mount Prospect. He was a proud “Poppa� to four grandchildren, Payton Smith and Cooper Jones, and Riley and Luke Cradduck. He was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy; his parents; his father- and mother-inlaw, Reuben and Lucille Hawbaker; one brotherin-law, Reuben “Buzz� Hawbaker; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Hawbaker and Lonnie Cradduck. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Torman Funeral Home in Paw Paw. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, 8330 Newburg Road, Rockford. Burial will be at Wyoming Cemetery in Paw Paw. Visit www.tormanfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
“As long as we’re not out there plowing snow, we can do potholes,� Wegmeyer said. “The same crew who clears the snow does the potholes. “When it starts raining, you get that moisture in the roads that freezes and then thaws every day. What roads are looking bad now could be among the best roads 6 weeks from now.�
In 2011, East Lincolnway in front of the mall resembled the small portion of the potholeriddled part of Fourth Street. In that case, an already-planned resurfacing project took care of the problem later that year. Happy Birthday in Heaven
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Sauk to help fill out financial aid forms
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DIXON – Current and future college students who need help filling out the free application for federal student aid can stop each Friday until Feb. 28 at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 State Route 2. !NY STUDENT SEEKING TO file can visit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the college’s financial assistance office. Students can file a form, even if their taxes are not COMPLETED !NYONE INTER ested must bring their 2013 federal taxes and W-2 forms, a PIN number from the Department of Education, and a driver’s license. If a dependent, the student also must bring their parents’ 2013 federal taxes and W-2 forms. Visit fafsa.ed.gov to fill the form out online. Call the financial aid office at FOR MORE information.
Heart healthy evening with KSB DIXON – KSB Hospital’s Community Wellness and Cardiovascular departments are teaming up to present a Heart Healthy Evening on Thursday at the Dixon Elks Lodge. The evening is being planned as an informational EVENT DURING !MERICAN Heart Month in February. The KSB Medical Group’s three cardiologists, Dr. Laxman Iyer, Dr. Monther El Bzour and Dr. Sohail Hanif, as well as Wellness Dietitian Carrie Grobe, will participate in a questionand-answer session with members of the audience. Informational tables also will be set up to distribute giveaways and heart-related literature. Departments or agencies participating include the Lee County Health Department, the $IXON &AMILY 9-#! AND KSB’s Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, Nuclear Medicine, and ECHO departments. 4HE DOORS OPEN AT p.m., and the event begins with a light soup dinner that will include a hearthealthy wheat roll and an oatmeal cookie. The 1 AND ! STARTS AT P M The public is invited. There is no charge. However, if you plan on attending, please RSVP TO OR GO TO ksbhospital.com. –SVM staff reports
Security issue closes DeVry #()#!'/ !0 n $E6RY University says a threatening email prompted the school to close its Chicago-area campuses. The school announced that it was closing the DeVry campuses and its Chamberlain College of Nursing Locations on Monday because of a “potential security issue.� DeVry President David Pauldine tells the Chicago Sun-Times that the email included the sender’s address and that law enforcement was trying to verify the address.
Man arrested on marijuana charge #()#!'/ !0 n 0OLICE in Chicago say they’ve arrested a North Side man after finding more than WORTH OF MARIJUA na plants in his apartment. In a news release, the police department says THAT YEAR OLD "RIAN Mayhall has been charged with one felony count of production of cannabis plants and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Monday’s release says officers were responding to a tip when they went to Mayhall’s apartment on Sunday afternoon, where they could smell the strong ODOR OF MARIJUANA !FTER Mayhall let them in, police SAY THEY FOUND MARIJUA na plants, lights and fans and grow tents throughout the apartment and took Mayhall into custody.
Area reaction to passage of farm bill mixed BY KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com
DeKALB – The passage of the $100-billion-ayear farm program drew varied reactions across DeKalb County, from people concerned about food security to farmers relieved to have a safety net. President Barack Obama signed the fiveyear plan into law Friday after it passed the House and the Senate with bipartisan support last week. The sweeping legislation covers programs that aid farmers as well as those who receive food stamps, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, had been an issue of congressional debate for years. While farmers will continue to receive subsidies, the law ends the $4.5 billion direct government payment subsidy that farmers received whether they produced anything or not. The law
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Volunteer Ellen Avila prepares food items for distribution Monday before opening the doors to the Feed My Sheep Food Pantry at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in DeKalb. The church hosts the food pantry every Monday and Thursday. adds around $570 mil- for is a safety net.� tection to livestock farmlion a year to crop insurMost of the subsidies ers for the animals they ance subsidies, some- benefit farmers who lose during a disaster. thing Somonauk farmer grow commodity crops “It gives me the ability and DeKalb County such as corn, soybeans, to choose how I want to Farm Bureau President wheat, cotton and rice. protect my livestock the Mark Tuttle applauded. However, the law also same as people protect “If the government has includes support for live- their crops,� said Plote, to subsidize something, stock and dairy farmers. who has around 500 the insurance is the best Victor Township farm- head of cattle under his thing,� Tuttle said. “You er Roy Plote appreciated watch. “We were at a dishave a man who puts the extension of the live- advantage compared to everything in his crops. stock indemnity pro- the crop farmer.� All the farmers are asking gram, which offers proAlthough farmers are
closely examining the law’s details, their subsidies make up only 20 percent of the legislation. A majority of the $100 billion law funds the food stamp program, which serves 47 million Americans, including 2 million Illinoisans. The law cuts the food stamp program by $800 million annually, or 1 percent. The bill originally discussed in the House called for a 5 percent cut to food stamps. The cuts are aimed at cracking down on states that use heating benefits to boost food stamps. Illinois is not one of those states. The 1 percent cut still leaves people like Cynthia Jones, 49, of DeKalb, worried. Jones visited a food pantry for the first time in her life last week as she continued to reel from a nearly 65 percent cut in her food stamps. Jones said her food stamp benefits were slashed in November after a boost from the 2009 Recovery Act expired. Money is tight for Jones, who is on disability, and her fiancÊ, Carl McKee, who is in between jobs.
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NEW YORK – Sheldon could practically sniff tonight’s finals. But after prancing his way to Best of Breed on Monday morning at the 138th annual Westminster Kennel Club All
Breed Dog Show, the English bulldog bred by and co-owned by Connie Pankhurst of Dixon came up short about 12 hours later. Competing in the nonsporting group, the purebred – handled by co-owner Brook Berth of Jackson, Wis. – puffed
his chest and charmed the crowd. But the miniature poodle’s prowess was simply too much for its host of competitors to overcome. Sheldon, who is named after the namesake character on the television show “Big Bang Theory,� went by the stage name
Center to help Mexicans in region opens legal services, such as processing marriage and birth certificates. The center’s director, Esther Burgos Jimenez, estimates there are 500,000 people in the Midwest with such ties. The center is similar to one that exists in Texas. Quinn and Gov. Eruviel Avila of the State of Mexico stopped at the center on the city’s near West Side for a celebratory ceremony and called it a
chance for the two entities to continue a dialogue into other issues. Quinn and Avila met last year while Quinn was in Mexico for a trade mission. The two men met privately at Quinn’s downtown Chicago office Monday to discuss water issues and education before visiting the center, Quinn said. He said that such center will create a stronger link between the two entities.
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Unhappy staff might put heat on Rutherford Other allegations could surface as primary nears
LEO RIENSTRA Polo
One of the reasons that people near Treasurer Dan Rutherford are so nervous these days is because of the possibility that other employees might come out of the woodwork with even more allegations. A now former employee of Rutherford’s claimed [in a federal lawsuit filed Monday] that he was sexually harassed and told [regularly] to do political fundraising work [on state time]. [Ed Michalowski stated in the lawsuit that Rutherford made inappropriate sexual advances.] Rutherford has flatly denied the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated and part of a shakedown attempt that’s being pushed by his Republican gubernatorial primary opponent Bruce Rauner. The former employee, Rutherford claims, demanded $300,000 through his attorney to remain quiet. Rauner has denied any involvement. The treasurer’s office has negotiated two previous severance agreements, a fact that the accuser’s lawyer alluded to last week when she told WLS Radio’s Dan Proft: “Their standard MO [modus operandi, or way of doing things] is to work out standard severance agreements. That’s what they do, and they’ve been doing that the last 2 or 3 years with employees.� But a top Rutherford aide completely and adamantly denied last week that the prior severance agreements had anything to do with any sort of allegations of misconduct by Rutherford whatsoever. So, Rutherford’s allies can probably rest easy on that potential problem because it likely doesn’t exist.
During one of our many snowstorms in January, our power went out. The temperature was below zero. The wind was raging, and it was 4:30 a.m. A call to ComEd sent a crew in response. They turned into our one-lane road and went into a snowdrift, pulling their truck into the ditch. At 5:30 a.m., I called Cary Carbough, Jordan Township road commissioner, and told him our dilemma. He told me he would be there ASAP as he was waiting for one of the boys to plow him out. At approximately 6:15 a.m., he was plowing out a path for ComEd to get out. What a hero. Townships are great because they are personal and responsive. Township residents get a lot of bang for the buck. Thank you.
RUTHERFORD HAS a reputation among his friends and acquaintances as being a pleasant, positive, somewhat quirky, but almost always upbeat guy. You can’t help but like the man. He’s one of the truly nice guys in this state’s political world. Working for Rutherford, however, is sometimes anything but a pleasant experience. He is, like many in politics, a man driven by ambition who has long aimed his sights at a higher office. He works almost nonstop, and he doesn’t care for those who can’t keep up with him or don’t meet his standards. For example, several weeks ago, Rutherford, an aide, and a driver were on the road. Rutherford was not happy with the driver’s performance at an event. As punishment,
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A feather in Rock Falls’ cap G
irl Scouting is all about helping kindergartners through 12th-graders build courage, confidence and character so they can help the world become a better place. Well, area Girl Scouts and their supporters just made the Sauk Valley a better place. On Saturday, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois had a grand opening for its newest service center at 229 First Ave., Rock Falls. The Girl Scouts Service Center is the only one in the immediate area. Previously, the closest service centers to our region were in Freeport and Rockford. Whiteside, Lee,
What we think The opening of a new Girl Scouts facility in Rock Falls is a feather in the city’s cap. We join the community in welcoming the Girl Scouts Service Center. Ogle and Carroll counties are part of the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ 16-county region. The Rock Falls service center came about because of the dedication shown by local volunteers, troop leaders, Scouts and families. “They’ve been very vocal about having a Girl Scout presence in their community,� according to Ann-Marie Soderstrom, an official with
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. And so, Girl Scouts and their supporters in the Sauk Valley now have a place nearby where they can get information about Girl Scouting and shop in a council store that features uniforms, books, badges and other Girl Scout-related merchandise. The facility has a small meeting area for volunteers as well. It will be
open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Girl Scout program, founded in the U.S. in 1912, has an admirable record of empowering girls by teaching values through activities that promote future success in life. It speaks well for the Sauk Valley area that Rock Falls was chosen to host a service center. We hope the facility achieves its goals of providing service, support and encouragement to local Girl Scout troops. Likewise, we encourage the community to give the new service center its strong support.
THE READER’S VOICE
Court system far too lenient JOHN VANDYKE Harmon
This is in response to the high-speed chase that occurred on Jan. 30. If this person was released back into society and then arrested for pretty much the same thing, then there are two in the wrong here – the one who committed the crime, and our justice system. I read in the paper that people get pulled over for a warrant for failure to appear, and then they let them post bond and get out. Hmm. Sound familiar? It does to me. Want to create jobs? Arrest those people and stop wasting the taxpayers’ money. You are spending it anyway, every time they go to court. A kid hit my truck more than a year ago. They gave him a fine, and he has paid only a little more than $200 on a fine of more than $1,300. Every month he goes into court, appears, and pays nothing. Every month he does this. He has been in there to pay or appear 12 times. After
the minimum three times, he should go to jail. Stop wasting taxpayers’ money. When are the people who abide by the law going to ever get justice? It seems now that everyday law-abiding citizens are the bad guys for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you want people to follow the law, quit being so lenient on them, and stop letting the attorneys plead to a lesser charge for those criminals.
I-88 motorists drove on; why? MIKE WOODARD Sterling
This letter is in regard to what has been going on with the man who was found dead along Interstate 88 near Dixon. It seems that everybody wants to blame the maintenance worker and/or the state police for not finding him. I highly doubt that the worker and state police ignored their orders, and I’m sure they looked for him. For whatever reason, they could not find him. I’m sure it was not for lack of trying. If we feel the need to
play the all-so-popular “blame game,’’ what about the, not one, not two, but three people who drove right past him while he was lying on part of the interstate, waving his arms for help? For what ungodly reason would you not stop and help a fellow human being lying along the highway? One driver had to back up 10 yards to get the mile marker. Maybe back up a little farther and help the man. I had more faith in my fellow man. That man should not have died on I-88. Thank you for your time.
Kudos to plow crews, carriers ROBIN KEENE Mount Morris
I would like to thank some of our community workers. Our dozens of local and county snowplow drivers have worked very hard this winter. They have sacrificed time with their families in order to guarantee our safety on the roads and highways. I would like to thank the mail carriers for their
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dedication to the job during a long, cold winter. Putting yourselves at risk to serve your community is very noble. You are appreciated.
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Rutherford ordered the driver to remain in the car while he and the other aide went into a restaurant. Rutherford also reportedly took the car keys with him into the restaurant. The devastated young man called his sister, had her pick him up, and quit on the spot. A top aide to Rutherford confirmed the story the other day, but brushed it off, explaining that everybody has bad moments. We all do, indeed, have our bad Treasurer moments, Dan w h i c h Rutherford shouldn’t “Nice guy� up politician also w i n d is demanding being used of his staff, to judge our columnist complete Rich Miller character. writes. W h i l e admittedly on the extreme end of his personality spectrum, it’s that sort of behavior that has Rutherford’s allies worried about what some other employees might say to a lawyer or a reporter. AND THERE ARE A dozen or more stories of a similar nature. The treasurer, to put it bluntly, has more than a few disgruntled people in his office. But potential trouble from revenge-minded employees represents only a small part of the storm facing the treasurer. Word from inside is that the folks who say they can corroborate allegations of sexual harassment and pressure to raise campaign funds by Rutherford were telling their full stories last week to the independent investigator appointed by Rutherford to get to the bottom of the story. We’ll see whether those stories hold up to scrutiny. The very real possibility of a Rutherford political collapse has not yet completely deterred labor groups from pushing ahead with their plan to attack Bruce Rauner via negative TV ads. However, they don’t seem as confident as they were a month ago that the strategy will work. One top labor official said last week that he never thought they had more than a 25 percent chance of defeating Rauner in the Republican primary, even though a month ago he appeared quite confident they could throw a knockout punch.
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Quincy man loses 249 pounds Father gains energy he hadn’t known in more than a decade, trains for endurance events
carbohydrate solutions to losing weight, but knew the problem ran deeper. He struggled with portion control and often used food as a coping mechanism for stress. Nutrisystem helped Beddall knock his calorie intake from 5,000 to 2,000 per day, and he began utilizing exercise to ease stress. “I’ve never finished a workout and regretted it, and I don’t think people do that,” Jason said. “I think the hardest part is to start.” Eating healthy became an opportunity for the whole family. Marcia
adapted to stocking less snack foods in the home. Jason took on much of the cooking as he looked for ways to make healthier things taste better. He grew up in a family laden with weight issues, and he wanted to break that cycle for his own children. Marcia also had a special interest in her husband’s journey. She knew obesity could cause health complications, and one fewer bag of Oreos in the house was worth lengthening her husband’s life. “I didn’t know if he was going to be around for the rest of our lives,” Marcia said. After 3 years of watching the numbers on the scale and the sizes on his clothing label decrease, Beddall has striven to maintain and enjoy his new weight. He eats pie or fast food when he wants to, but also knows that he can run the calories off later. He can jog alongside his daughters as they ride bicycles at Bob Mays Park. He can build a snowman or kick a ball around without feeling winded. He can train for a half-marathon with his friends and even laugh about his blister-covered feet afterward. He won a contest through Nutrisystem that sent him to Philadelphia for a photo shoot and to Miami to play football with former NFL quarterback Dan Marino. People Magazine interviewed him about his weight loss in November. But for Beddall, the contest perks and publicity could never compare to the benefits he sees for his family and his own happiness. “It’s really all icing on the cake, which in a weight-story is a hilarious analogy,” he said.
Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925. Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925. 500 card game, noon, Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818. Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W.
Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Book Club, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252. Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000. Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101. Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.
BY MAGGIE MENDERSKI The Quincy Herald-Whig
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ason Beddall is half the man he was 4 years ago. Beddall knew he wanted to run outside with his children, build snowmen and push them on swing sets, but his 437-pound body made the active part of fatherhood difficult. As his wife, Marcia, prepared to give birth to their second daughter, Jason began a journey to change that. He lost 249 pounds in 3 years and gained a sense of energy he hadn’t known in more than a decade. “At that weight, I’d say there’s very little you can do with children,” Jason said. “It’s not fun to go outside and play games. It’s not fun to get on the floor and do things. None of it is easy.” Still, he tried. The extra 249 pounds might have limited his energy, but not his enthusiasm. He would take his oldest daughter Kaitlin, now 8, outside and kick around a ball or help push her on a swing. He would play as much as he could, even when it left him winded within 5 or 10 minutes. “He’s always had a kind heart and been a caring person, but when you’re that big, you’re physically tired,” Marcia said. “You don’t have the energy to do things.” Lately, his life is difficult in a different way. Instead of struggling to move from the couch to the floor to work on a puzzle with his daughter, he’s training for endurance events. Jason, the technology coordinator for Madison Park Church, said he never expected to enjoy running. When he started losing weight, he would walk for 30 minutes on a treadmill
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ABOVE: Jason Beddal and his wife, Marcia, say grace with their two daughters, Hannah (left) and Kaitlin after cooking a healthy meal of stuffed peppers, beans and fruit. Jason is half the man he was 4 years ago when his 437-pound body made the active part of fatherhood difficult. He lost 249 pounds in 3 years and gained a sense of energy he hadn’t known in more than a decade. LEFT: Jason strains beans for their meal as Marcia cleans the pan Jason used to cook ground turkey for the stuffed peppers at their home in Quincy.
at about 2 mph. As the number of the scale dipped and his energy increased, he switched to running alone in the dark. Eventually, he teamed up with his friend, Tyler Myers, and a few coworkers at Madison Park for endurance challenges. Myers had seen Jason’s weightloss success positively impact his family life, work life and overall
happiness. “I love to challenge myself and other people,” Myers said. “He was making some progress in areas of his life, and I just wanted him to see that he was capable of far more than he thought.” Beddall crawled beneath barbed wire, swam through ice and ran through electric shocks during the Chicago Tough Mudder in April. His life has
become a rotation of 5K and 10K events. He ran his first half-marathon earlier this month and is training for a marathon in April in Kansas City, Kan. “It was really kind of an emotional experience,” Beddall said. “I would have never, ever, ever thought that I could do something like that. To cross that finish line and finish, whatever happened between the start and the finish line is inconsequential.” Beddall hadn’t always known that kind of success. He had attempted high-protein and low-
COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Feb. 11 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050. Morning Whittle, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. 313 card game and Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave.,
Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236. Community coffee, 10 a.m. Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Birthday potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside
County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925. Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Popcorn and quilting, 8:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.
Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Mexican Train Dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Laughter yoga, 10 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. February birthday party with Wally and the Good Tyme Ramblers, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Lincoln’s birthday quiz, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
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Best friend’s abuse haunts get-togethers Dear Abby: My best friend of 20 years, DEARABBY “Claire,� has suffered !BIGAIL 6AN bouts of depression ever "UREN S since I have known her. *EANNE She recently confided 0HILLIPS COLUMN to me that her brother APPEARS had repeatedly sexually DURING THE abused her as a child. WEEK THROUGH When she went to her 5NIVERSAL 0RESS mother for help, her mother told her she need- 3YNDICATE ed to “thank God that it was happening because it would make her a stronfather is still alive. I am ger person.� Her mother furious at him for allowis dead now, but her ing the abuse to happen
under his roof. Abby, the family acts like it never happened! Claire invites her dad to events we plan together, like birthdays. How do I attend knowing what I know? I don’t want to sit across a table from him. My husband is an abuse survivor and feels even more strongly than I do. It has made gettogethers miserable for us. Should we just smile and pretend we don’t know because we can’t
fight my best friend’s fight for her? How do we get over the anger? – Confused in Oklahoma Dear Confused: Years ago, someone explained to me that depression is anger turned inward. Your friend is enduring these bouts of depression because she was never allowed to express her anger where it belonged – at her brother and her mother.
Whether the mother ever told her husband what was going on, or whether it was the continuation of a long family tradition of sexual abuse, is something we don’t know. But if you haven’t suggested to Claire that she could benefit from counseling, you should. As to you and your husband participating in these family gatherings, my advice is to stop doing it. Celebrate
special occasions with your friend right before or after these occasions; many people have pre- or post-birthday get-togethers, and that’s what I recommend in a case like this. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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This week, we are looking at counting -- arguably the most important factor for success at the game. And when you are on defense, you will sometimes need partner to give you a count signal so that you can work out how many cards declarer has in the suit – as in this deal. In three no-trump, declarer starts with only five top tricks: three spades and two diamonds. He needs to get the rounded suits going. So, after taking the first trick with his spade king, he leads the club king. East wants to take his club ace when South is playing his last club. So West must give a count signal. Since West has an even number of
clubs, he should go high-low, playing first the five (or eight, but I like second-highest from four), then the two. This will tell East to take the second club trick. (If West has only
two clubs, South has four and holding up twice would not help.) East leads back his second spade to declarer’s ace. South, needing to get into the dummy, leads the heart king. West plays his nine, starting a high-low with a doubleton. East, aware of what is happening, holds up his ace. South will probably try a low heart to dummy’s queen, but East wins with his ace and shifts to the diamond jack (or leads back the heart 10), and the contract is dead. Finally, note that at trick one, East should play his spade three, a discouraging signal denying help in spades. But a defender does not signal attitude when declarer leads a suit (except perhaps to play the top of touching honors). © 2014 UFS
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Senator seeks records on military sex crimes WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon is coming under pressure to give Congress detailed information on the handling of sex crime cases in the armed forces following an Associated Press investigation that found a pattern of inconsistent judgments and light pen-
alties for sexual assaults at U.S. bases in Japan. Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, who’s led efforts in Congress to address military sexual crimes, is pressing the Defense Department to turn over case information from four major U.S. bases: Fort Hood in Texas,
Naval Air Station Norfolk in Virginia, the Marine Corps’ Camp Pendleton in California, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Such records would shed more light on how military commanders make decisions about court martials and punishments in sexual assault cases and
whether the inconsistent judgments seen in Japan are more widespread. The AP’s investigation, which was based on hundreds of internal military documents it first began requesting in 2009, found that what appeared to be strong cases were often reduced to lesser charges.
Suspects were unlikely to serve time, even when military authorities agreed a crime had been committed. In two rape cases, commanders overruled recommendations to court-martial and dropped the charges instead. Gillibrand, who leads the Senate Armed Servic-
es personnel panel, wrote Monday to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel asking for “all reports and allegations of rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault, sex in the barracks, adultery and attempts, conspiracies or solicitations to commit these crimes,� for the last 5 years.
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Iraqi militants accidentally set off car bomb; 21 dead Nearly two dozen people were arrested BAGHDAD (AP) – An instructor teaching his militant recruits how to make car bombs accidentally set off explosives in his demonstration Monday, killing 21 of them in a huge blast that alerted authorities to the existence of the rural training camp in an orchard north of Baghdad. Nearly two dozen people were arrested, including wounded insurgents trying to hobble away from the scene. The fatal goof by the al-Qaida breakaway group that dominates the Sunni insurgency in Iraq happened on the same day that the speaker of the Iraqi parliament, a prominent Sunni whom the militants consider a traitor, escaped unhurt from a roadside bomb attack on his motorcade in the northern city of Mosul. Nevertheless, the events underscored the determination of the insurgents to rebuild and regain the strength they enjoyed in Iraq
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A man looks at an electronic stock indicator showing global stock prices, including Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 (top center) which gained 255.93 points, or 1.77 percent, and closed at 14,718.34 on Monday in Tokyo. Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday as investors looked ahead to Janet Yellen’s first comments before Congress as the new Federal Reserve chairwoman. its 100 years, was sworn in Feb. 3 for a 4-year term. As vice chair for 3 years and long a leading economist, she has given speeches and addressed congressional committees. But as Fed chair, considered the world’s most powerful economist post, the spotlight will burn much brighter. Below are issues Yellen will likely be pressed on this week. For each issue, here is what investors would like to hear and what Yellen is likely to say.
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Investors: The Dow Jones industrial average has sunk nearly 5 percent this year, in part because sectors of the economy like manufacturing have shown signs of weaken-
ing. Investors worry that 2014 might not be the breakout year for the economy that many had foreseen. They hope Yellen will signal that she expects a more robust economy in 2014 after 4½ sluggish years of recovery from the Great Recession. Yellen: She won’t likely disappoint. It’s the nature of Fed leaders to err on the side of optimism. A downbeat message could derail confidence and potentially send markets tumbling. Yellen will probably refer to what the Fed said in a policy statement last month: Encouraging trends in consumer spending and business investment suggest that growth was picking up – at least before 2014 began. Yellen will surely be asked about the January jobs report, which showed lackluster
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Emerging markets Investors: Investors have yanked money from emerging economies from Turkey to Argentina. They’ve done so in part because they fear that a pullback in the Fed’s stimulus will send U.S. interest rates up and draw investor money from overseas in search of higher returns. Currency and stock values in emerging markets have dropped. The Fed made no mention of this development in its most recent policy statement, leav-
ing investors unsure how concerned Yellen and the Fed might be. Yellen: She might point out that some developing nations have moved to support their currencies by boosting rates and pursuing economic reforms. She might also note a sometimesforgotten fact: That the Fed’s mandate is to maximize employment and keep prices stable in the United States, not the rest of the world. But Yellen will likely assure investors that the Fed is monitoring emerging markets for any signs that turbulence there might be harming the U.S. economy.
Fed’s bond purchases
Investors: The Fed said in December that it would start paring its monthly bond purchases in light of steady economic gains. The purchases have been intended to keep loan rates low to spur spending and growth. The Fed’s pullback has unnerved some, who note the anxiety it’s sparked in overseas markets. They also wonder if the Fed should delay any further cutbacks in its bond purchases until hiring accelerates. Will the Fed reduce its stimulus throughout 2014 even if the economy falters? Investors want to know that the Fed’s pullback isn’t on automatic pilot. Yellen: She’ll likely
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Short-term rates Investors: Financial markets would like Yellen to stress explicitly that the Fed won’t start raising its benchmark shortterm rate any time soon. That rate has been near zero for five years. Yellen: She’ll likely give investors the message they want. The Fed has said it expects to keep short-term rates at record lows “well past� the time unemployment falls below 6.5 percent. The rate is now 6.6 percent. Yellen could note that fact and explain that the Fed won’t rely solely on the unemployment rate to determine when to start raising interest rates. The unemployment rate has dropped in part because many people without jobs have stopped looking for work and are no longer counted as unemployed.
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Long time coming for Polo One-win Marcos knock Missiles out of postseason BY LARRY BRENNAN lbrennan@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 550
AMBOY – December 7. That’s when Polo’s one and only regular-season win came. The Marcos entered Monday 1-25, with four of those losses to Milledgeville. But in the Class 1A Amboy Regional opener between the teams, fifth-seeded Polo controlled the action from start to finish and cruised to a 44-26 win over the fourth-seeded Missiles. “This is what I’ve been waiting for,” Polo coach Jeff Grobe said. “We don’t have any seniors,
Star of the game: KeeLey Meyer, Polo, game-high 16 points, 10 in 1st quarter Key performers: Alex Sterenberg, Polo, 10 points; Jenna Bibler & Courtney Swalve, Milledgeville, 8 points Up next: 1A Amboy Regional semifinal, Polo vs. Amboy, 6 p.m. Wednesday but the juniors have something to look forward to next year. Hopefully we’re peaking at the right time, get a couple here, and you never know.” The Marcos, whose only win came over another NUIC
East foe, Pecatonica, jumped in front 17-4 and were never seriously threatened. “We got outworked out of the gate,” Milledgeville coach Kyle Knutti said. “Their girls came ready to play, and our girls came out flat.” KeeLey Meyer supplied 10 quick points down low as Polo raced to a 14-4 advantage 7 minutes in. The Marcos led 16-4 after the first quarter. “We all knew we could do Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com it. We never gave up on each Polo’s Paige Peterson (middle) grabs a rebound in the lane in other,” said Meyer, who scored front of Milledgeville’s Courtney Swalve (54) during their Class a game-high 16 points. 1A Amboy Regional opener Monday night. The Marcos beat the Missiles 44-26. LONG CONTINUED ON B2
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Blackhawks players Marian Hossa, Patrick Sharp (middle) and Jonathan Toews celebrate a goal against the Ducks last Wednesday in Anaheim. While Sharp and Toews will remain teammates throughout the Olympics with Team Canada, other Blackhawks like Hossa, from Slovakia, will be opponents as they play for their home countries.
Friends turned foes NHL teammates on opposing sides in Sochi BY LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer
SOCHI, Russia – When the puck drops at the Sochi Games, friends will become foes. Fast. The Czechs will face the Swedes on Wednesday, just 4 days after Boston beat Ottawa 7-2 in one of the NHL’s last matchups before its Olympic break. David Krejci and Loui Eriksson both had two assists for the Bruins in the rout. On Wednesday, the forwards will be playing for their countries – and against each other, Krejci for the Czech Republic and Eriksson for Sweden. Most of the 18 preliminary-round games will feature NHL teammates as temporary opponents.
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Blackhawks skating for bragging rights Team Canada: Duncan Keith, Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Toews Team Czech Republic: Michal Rozsival Team Sweden: Niklas Hjalmarsson, Marcus Kruger, Johnny Oduya Team Slovakia: Marian Hossa, Michal Handzus Team USA: Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are not scheduled to face each other in the preliminary rounds, but both are hoping for a U.S.-Canada rematch in the elimination round.
“We’re always, in a fun way, competing against each other on a daily basis,” said Toews, who helped the Canadians beat the Americans for the gold in 2010. “We’ll be competitive if we get a chance to play each other. “One guy is not going to want the other to get the best of him.” The Los Angeles Kings have six Olympians, representing four countries. Trashtalking began soon after the rosters were set last month. “Throughout the room with the different teams, there’s always been ribbing going on,” Canada’s Jeff Carter said.
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issouri defensive end Michael Sam is openly gay and proud. He is preparing to play in the NFL. And so I thought of Lance Briggs. I thought of last April, when NBA veteran Jason Collins told the world he is gay. I thought of Briggs’ Twitter response when asked if an NFL player would come out. At the time, several of his Twitter followers asked him about Collins. Each time, Briggs actively tweeted a response that changed the subject to another Chicago team, ditties like “How about those Bulls!!!” I thought of Briggs, too, when I read Sports Illustrated’s story quoting NFL executives and coaches saying, “I don’t think football is ready for [an openly gay player] just yet.” And, “There are guys in locker rooms that, maturitywise, cannot handle it or deal with the thought of that.” Interestingly, Sam’s Missouri teammates dealt with the thought of it exceptionally well. After Sam told them last summer, they went 12-2, and Sam was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year. So, a college locker room can handle such reality, but the Bears’ defensive QB can’t answer a question about it? Why would he do that? ROSENBLOOM CONTINUED ON B5
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Public address announcers around the country frequently tell fans before games that unsportsmanlike behavior toward athletes, coaches or officials won’t be tolerated. Then, once the ball goes up, it is tolerated. Universities and college conferences have policies to handle fans behaving badly. Administrators don’t want athletes taking matters into their own hands; yet, many players and coaches feel fans routinely cross the line with profanity-laced tirades, racial slurs and obscene gestures while those policies – typically threatening ejection – are rarely enforced. Oklahoma State AllAmerican guard Marcus Smart is suspended three games for shoving a Texas Tech fan who later apologized for his actions. The incident shows how volatile the interaction between fans and athletes is becoming, especially with the proximity between the two. “When you sign up to play a sport in college, you sign away whatever freedoms you thought you had coming to college,� UConn women’s basketball coach Geno
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Kaitlyn Bauer scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead Sterling to a 42-32 victory against Ottawa on Monday at Musgrove Fieldhouse. It was a makeup from a game postponed Jan. 31. Kiarra Harris added 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots for Sterling (17-10, 6-3 NIB-12 West). Jasmin Bailey scored nine points to lead Ottawa (19-4, 8-1), which connected on just 9 of 42 field goal attempts. Dixon 55, Morris 39: Brooke Bailey hit 10 of 12 free throws and scored 20 points to lead the Duchesses past the Redskins in Lancaster Gym. Also for Dixon (14-10), Carly Hartle scored nine points, and Maggie Bushman and Brittani Sohn added eight apiece. Katie Friend led Morris with 12 points. 2A Oregon Regional Fulton 63, West Carroll 32:
Kerrigan Enloe paced a balanced attack with 15 points as the Steamers routed the Thunder at
steals for BV (10-16), while Helena Osk Arnadottir added eight Damon Quest !MBOY POINTS points, four boards and two FOR &4S steals. Carlie Bickett and Darcy Kepner scored six points apiece, Parker Neuhalfen "6 POINTS Brooke Bailey $IXON POINTS with Bickett pulling down 12 rebounds, and Kepner chipping FOR &4S in four rebounds and two steals. Kaitlyn Bauer 3TERLING POINTS Ellen Hermann had 12 points, REBOUNDS and Becca Hermann added 10 for Kerrigan Enloe &ULTON POINTS Hall. Ellen added 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals, the Blackhawk Center. and Becca finished with five Also for Fulton (4-24), Faith rebounds, four assists and two Kennedy had 11 points, while blocks. Rachel Beiermann and Jordan Price added 10 each. The SteamBoys basketball ers will take on Oregon tonight. Bureau Valley 80, Amboy 68: Tre Baisden and Abby Maike The Storm led 27-12 after the each scored seven points for opening 8 minutes and led the West Carroll (3-23). rest of the way in a Three Rivers North makeup win in Manlius. 2A St. Bede Regional Parker Neuhalfen had 21 points, Hall 41, Bureau Valley 36: The Storm couldn’t hold onto a 10-4 and Ryan Young scored 16 for BV lead after one quarter, as the (17-8, 9-1). Damon Quest’s 31 points Red Devils led 18-13 by halftime before both teams scored 23 sec- accounted for nearly half of the ond-half points in the regional scoring for the Clippers (2-18, 0-9), and he hit 13 of his 17 free opener in Peru. Nicole Bornsheuer had 11 throws. Jordan Ernst added 12 points, five rebounds and two points.
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Milledgeville (7-20) was within single digits once after that, as it cut the deficit to 17-8 with 5:45 left in the first half. Polo responded with a 10-1 burst to end the half, taking a 27-9 lead into the break. First, Hannah Grobe banked in a 3-pointer. Meyer added a fastbreak bucket. Jozi Grobe made a free throw, and Paige Peterson, who scored eight points, stuck in a putback when Grobe missed her second free throw. Alex Sterenberg, who scored 10 points, beat
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Milledgeville’s Morgan Adolph shoots a 3-pointer Monday night against Polo, The Missiles hit just one of their 24 3-point attempts in a 44-26 loss. the buzzer with a basket to put her team up 18. The Marcos led 32-15 after three quarters. Milledgeville worked within 11 twice in the
fourth quarter, the last instance at 37-26 on a pair of free throws by Jenna Bibler, who scored eight points, with 3:28 to play.
Polo stuck with its 2-3 zone all night, daring the Missiles to beat them from long range. Milledgeville could not do it, going 1-for-24 from 3. “We tried a new defense, where the two [at the top of the zone] come up higher,� Meyer said. “I think it worked really well.� “They came out 110 percent, and we came out 50 percent,� said the Missiles’ Taylor Grenoble, who scored five points on 2-for19 shooting, including 1-for-15 from 3. “We only hit one 3. Usually the 3 is our game.� Courtney Swalve added eight points for Milledgeville.
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Bret Gittleson
Sauk Valley Media portrait by Anne Hermes
AFC junior guard poured in 41 points against LaMoille-Ohio on Jan. 29, and then scored 20 two nights later against Polo. He had 30 points Saturday against Forreston, and leads the Raiders with 18.5 points & 3.5 assists per game.
KeeLey Meyer
Sauk Valley Media portrait by Anne Hermes
Polo junior scored 19 points against South Beloit on Tuesday, then had 21 points against Forreston on Thursday. She leads the Marcos in scoring (12.0 points per game) and rebounding (6.1 rebounds per game).
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2014 SOCHI OLYMPICS | THROUGH THE LENS
OLYMPICS | SPEEDSKATING
Slow start in Sochi
American speedskaters struggling; Davis hopes to shine in 1,000 BY BETH HARRIS !0 3PORTS 7RITER
SOCHI, Russia – The U.S. speedskating team is off to a slow start at the Sochi Olympics. Through the first 3 days at the big oval, the Americans have yet to reach the medals podium. Their best finish so far was 10th in the 3,000 meters by Jilleanne Rookard on Sunday. Emery Lehman, a 17-year-old competing in his first games, had the highest finish on the men’s side, placing 16th in the 5,000 last Saturday. The men got blanked in the 500 meters on Monday. Shani Davis of Chicago used the two races as a training run, and still came away with the best U.S. finish, 24th in 1 minute, 10.98 seconds. Three-time Olympian Tucker Fredricks of Janesville, Wis., was 26th with a time of 1:10.99 in his final games before retiring. Mitch Whitmore of Waukesha, Wis., was 27th in 1:11.06. Like Davis, Brian Hansen of Glenview, Ill., skated in the first 500, turning 1Ÿ laps in 35.64 seconds as a training run before dropping out of the second race.
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Shani Davis of the U.S. competes in the second heat of the men’s 500-meter speedskating race during the 2014 Winter Olympics on Monday in Sochi, Russia. “I think we’re a bit down, but we’re always optimistic,� Davis said. “It can turn just like the weather; some days it’s cloudy, some days it’s sunny. Hopefully, we have more sunny days than rainy days.� Things should start looking up today, when good friends
Heather Richardson and Brittany Bowe compete in the women’s 500. Richardson is a medal contender, while Bowe’s better events are the 1,000 and 1,500. The Americans’ best chance for gold comes Wednesday, when Davis competes in the 1,000, trying to become the first male
speedskater to win the same event in three straight Olympics. “I feel pretty good,� he said. “I took a lot away from the race, and I’m looking forward to Wednesday.� Whitmore raced against Davis in his second 500, not the ideal pairing because Davis isn’t a sprinter and has a slower start. “It’s heartbreaking not to be up there, but I can take good things away from this competition for the next 4 years,� Whitmore said. Fredricks’ best Olympic finish in the 500 was 12th in Vancouver 4 years ago. He won just one race during the recent World Cup season after holding the world record from 2005-07. Fredricks said he had a rough time preparing on Sunday, but felt good going into Monday’s first race. “Got off the line good, and then I honestly don’t know what happened,� he said. “I felt faster than what the time showed. The second race, I was just tired. I had nothing in the tank. I’m kind of sad about that second one.�
ROUNDUP
German skier comes back again for gold Hoefl-Riesch passes up American in final super-combined run BY DAVID PACE !SSOCIATED 0RESS
SOCHI, Russia – Here’s a few of the highlights from Monday’s action at the Winter Olympics: DOWNHILL SKIING Just as she did 4 years ago at the Vancouver Games, Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany found herself trailing an American after the downhill leg before using her slalom skills to vault into first place and successfully defend her Olympic title in the dual-run super combined. The German finished less than a second ahead of both silver medalist Nicole Hosp of Austria, and Julia Mancuso of the United States, who won the bronze. Mancuso won silver in the event in Vancouver.
SHORT TRACK SPEEDSKATING At 29, Charles Hamelin of Canada was the oldest skater in the first final of the short track competition. The wily veteran maintained a top-three position throughout most of the 14-lap race, leaving enough at the end to defeat a loaded field, including
Viktor Ahn of Russia and silver medalist Han Tianyu of China. Ahn was a three-time gold medalist for his native South Korea, but after missing the Vancouver Games, he changed his name and became a Russian citizen. When he stepped on the medals podium to accept the bronze, the mostly Russian crowd erupted in wild cheers.
SPEEDSKATING Michael Mulder’s 500-meter speedskating victory earned him the title of fastest man on skates. Netherlands teammate Jan Smeekens was 0.01 seconds behind for silver, and twin Ronald Mulder took bronze in a Dutch sweep. BIATHLON Martin Fourcade’s win earned France its first medal. Ondrej Moravec of Czech Republic took the silver, and Jean Guillaume Beatrix of France earned bronze. Ole Einar Bjoerndalen of Norway finished fourth, missing out on a record 13th Winter Olympic medal.
MEN’S MOGULS Alex Bilodeau became the Olympics’ first repeat winner in men’s moguls. Canadian teammate Mikael Kingsbury won the silver, giving the Canadians a 1-2 finish in both men’s and women’s moguls. CURLING The Norwegian men, curling’s fashion kings of cool, made their Sochi debut with another snazzy pattern on their pants – a mixture of red, white, blue and gray squares and rectangles. Norway dazzled the U.S. 7-4, but the surprise of opening day was Switzerland’s upset of defending champion Canada. On the women’s side, Sweden defeated Britain 6-4 in a matchup of two favorites for the women’s curling gold. ICE HOCKEY The United States romped to a 9-0 victory over Switzerland to all but clinch a spot in the Olympic women’s hockey semifinals. Canada topped Finland 3-0 to ensure its spot in the semifinals.
Coach Q looking forward to watching Hawks do battle FOES
“It’s always a little weird,� Crosby acknowledged. “But once you get out there, you’ll know it’s the same game. Blackhawks coach Joel QuennYou’ve got to go out there and eville has an NHL-high 10 of his play the same way.� players in the Olympics, spread Sochi marks the fifth time the out over five teams. He’s lookNHL has halted its games for 2 ing forward to the game within weeks to allow players to parthe games. ticipate in the Olympics. Quenneville can see a trio of “It’s 2 weeks of your life to give Swedes – Niklas Hjalmarsson, it your all for your country,� Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kane said. “It’s not Chicago Kruger – gang up on the Czech playing against Philadelphia Republic’s Michal Rozsival on or Detroit. All those cities are Wednesday. The next day, he rooting for you when you’re can watch Kane get tested by over there. To have 300 milSlovakia’s Marian Hossa and lion people have your back and Michal Handzus. AP cheering for you to win for the “It’s going to be great watching The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane (left) and Michal Rozsival celebrate gold medal, it’s pretty amazing these guys play,� Quenneville after a goal against the Flames earlier this season. Kane is playing to think about. said. “I think they’re going to for Team USA in the Sochi Olympics, while Rozsival is skating for “You feel fortunate to play in learn a lot being on that stage, the Czech Republic. an arena in Chicago with 22,000 in critical situations and big people, and that seems like a lot might have to beat Pittsburgh final preliminary-round game moments. every night. But to know you’ll on Sunday. Sid the Kid might “There’s a good chance some- Penguins teammates to repeat have support of so many more body’s going to come back with when the tournament becomes move on to see more familar people from so many different a gold medal.� a win-or-go-home format. faces, such as Evgeni Malkin if cities is amazing.� Sidney Crosby scored the Before the elimination games, Canada faces the Russians, and gold-medal winning goal in Crosby will be on the ice against Paul Martin and Brooks Orpik AP Sports Writer John Wawrow overtime at the Vancouver two Penguins, Finland’s Olli if it goes against the Americans in Buffalo, N.Y., contributed to Games. There’s a chance he Maatta and Jussi Jokinen, in the again. this report. CONTINUED FROM B1
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MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball
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Big Northern West
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NUIC East All 18-4 14-7 20-4 16-4 7-13
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NUIC East Conf. 12-1 10-3 3-10
All 23-6 20-7 7-20
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Class 2A Oregon Regional
FULTON 63, WEST CARROLL 32
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HALL 41, BUREAU VALLEY 36 BUREAU VALLEY (10-16) #ARLIE "ICKETT (ELENA /SK !RNADOTTIR 3AVANNAH $EAN .ICOLE "ORNSHEUER 6AL 2EUTER ,ACEY $E6ENNEY 3HANNON 2EUTER $ARCY +EPNER )RINI 0ETROS 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 9-21 36. HALL %LLEN (ERMANN +AYLEE 'OLDEN %MILY (OSCHEID "RENNA &ALETTI (UNTER 'ALASSI 2ENA "AROSSO *ENNA ,USIETTO "ECCA (ERMANN !BBEY Azarskis 0 0-0 0. Totals: 14 13-19 41. "6 ˆ (ALL ˆ 3s n "6 +EPNER Class 1A Amboy Regional
POLO 44, MILLEDGEVILLE 26 POLO (2-25) (ANNAH 'ROBE -ADISON -ERDIAN *OZI 'ROBE !LEX 3TERENBERG +EE,EY -EYER 0AIGE 0ETERSON %MILY Ditzler 0-0 0-0 0, Paige Lust 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 16-45 11-29 44. MILLEDGEVILLE (7-20) *ENNA "IBLER 4AYLOR 'RENOBLE +AYLEIGH ,EDDY -ORGAN !DOLPH #OURTNEY 3WALVE +ENDRA 3CHAVE 3HAUNA &REDERICK "RANNINGHAM (UTCHISON #ARLEY (ARRIELLE 0-0 0. Totals: 9-48 7-9 26. 0OLO n -ILLEDGEVILLE n 3s – 0OLO ( 'ROBE -ERDIAN -ILLEDGEVILLE 'RENOBLE !DOLPH "IBLER Fouls – Polo 12, MilledGEVILLE ,EDDY
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Monday’s box score at Manlius
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Girls basketball Northern Illinois Big 12 West Conf. All /TTAWA 'ENESEO Sterling 6-3 17-10 Dixon 4-4 14-10 ,A3ALLE 0ERU Streator 0-8 1-20 Monday’s results s $IXON -ORRIS s 3TERLING /TTAWA Today’s games s $E+ALB AT /TTAWA s $IXON AT 2OCHELLE s )6# AT 3TERLING s 5NITED 4OWNSHIP AT 'ENESEO Thursday’s games s $IXON AT 'ENESEO s 3TERLING AT ,A3ALLE 0ERU s 3TREATOR AT /TTAWA
Big Northern West
Monday’s results 2A Stillman Valley Regional s 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY 0ECATONICA s .ORTH "OONE 7INNEBAGO
All 4-24
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Conf. All %ASTLAND %AST $UBUQUE Warren 7-3 12-12 2IVER 2IDGE 3TOCKTON Lena-Winslow 4-4 8-12 Galena 3-6 7-11 Scales Mound 2-7 7-13 0EARL #ITY 7EST #ARROLL Monday’s results s 2IVER 2IDGE 3CALES -OUND s 7ARREN 'ALENA Today’s games s &ORRESTON AT 7EST #ARROLL s 'ALENA AT %ASTLAND s -ILLEDGEVILLE AT 0EARL #ITY s 0OLO AT ,ENA 7INSLOW s 2IVER 2IDGE AT %AST $UBUQUE s 3TOCKTON AT $AKOTA Thursday’s games s ,ENA 7INSLOW AT 0ECATONICA s 0EARL #ITY AT %ASTLAND s 3CALES -OUND AT %AST $UBUQUE s 7ARREN AT 2IVER 2IDGE Friday’s game s $URAND AT 'ALENA Saturday’s games s 7ARREN AT !RGYLE s 7EST #ARROLL AT 0EARL #ITY Riverton Shootout s %ASTLAND VS 3PRINGFIELD ,UTHERAN
Conf. 8-2
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Three Rivers North
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Missouri defensive end Michael Sam (above against Mississippi, and below against Georgia) earned All-American honors this season, and could be a top prospect in the NFL Draft. Sam took a risk Sunday by announcing that he is gay, and he is hoping it won’t dissuade any NFL teams from drafting him. He is relying on his talent and ability to overcome any such obstacles his sexual orientation may place in his path.
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One possibility: Briggs was offering a metamessage that a player’s sexuality isn’t an issue. Another: He might be intolerant, the same as other NFL team employees with whom Sports Illustrated talked. Briggs confused an already unclear situation. It didn’t help when he – or someone with his permission – deleted his tweets by the next morning. Briggs has his reasons. I tweeted him asking what happened and why. I did not get an answer. A Bears source said Briggs’ Twitter account is ghostwritten some of the time. A day later, my source told me the team hadn’t been able to reach Briggs for an explanation. I never heard back from them or Briggs. Several days later, though, Briggs was staging a football clinic on the South Side on behalf of a clothing line. Media are pitched these kind of opportunities daily. They are not new, or rarely make news. They are concocted events whose singular purpose is to lift the reputation of the player and whatever he’s associated himself with. A flack from the clothing line offered an interview with Briggs. I took the offer. When I showed up, Briggs saw
me walking with the flack. He told her he would not be answering questions that day. Not my questions, anyway. “We’ll have to reschedule,� she said. Still waiting on a date that works for everybody. A scout told SI that “this would drop him down,� while a former general manager added Sam would be a “distraction,� perhaps the worst word you can apply to a player’s scouting report in the control-obsessed NFL. And what of sticking that on someone who has never played an NFL down? Sam has risked a lot of financial security by coming out now. There’s about a million-dollar difference between being taken in the third round and seventh.
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As we approach our 30th anniversary year the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home hopes to move forward with a very special commemorative project. We are in need of skilled volunteers who would like to help plan and build a selection of bird houses. If you are handy with a blueprint and tools, we would love to hear from you. Please call Brandi or Heather at the Reagan Home for details. 815-2885176 Become a Hospice Volunteer There's no time like the present to add life to each day of a hospice patient. Volunteers provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones. They fill a unique role in providing comfort and support to patients and families with giving of their time, energy and compassion. Hospice of the Rock River Valley has a need for volunteers to work with patients and families. Training will be provided and begins March 4. To make a difference in someone's life, call Nina at 815-288-3673. CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases. Your involvement can impact a child’s future. Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com
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4 Unit Brick townhouse complex w/ attached garages. Nice area near hospital in Sterling. $237,000 815-6524517
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★ NEW TODAY ★ 2BR upper, w/d hookup, $450/mo. 609 W. 3rd. No pets, non smoking 815-288-6083. Condo Style, 2BR apt. w/private entrance and deck. Appliances included plus W/D. Water, sewer, garbage provided. Tenant pays elec. Off road parking. No pets. Lease & dep. req. $650/mo. Call 815378-2151 Efficiency Upper, appl. W & D, water, sewer, garbage, incl. Off-road parking, no pets. $310 mo + dep. 815378-2151 Great North side location w/river view. Beautiful Lg. 2BR, garage, W/D. No pets. Refs. $650/ mo. 815441-7503.
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ROCK FALLS 1BR, $375/mo. Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 1BR, all utilities incl. No pets. $500/ mo. + dep. Call 815-718-0956. Beautiful 2nd floor, 2 BR apt, skylights, butcher block counter tops, central air & heat, No Pets. $595 OBO+ dep. Call or text 815-716-6150 Edon Apts. 2BR, $480 mo., $400 dep. Refs. req. No 815-537dogs. 9190, 815-4413999. Lg. 1BR. + appl. No pets. $425 + dep. 815-625-4701
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AMBOY 1 & 2BR Apts. Or Duplex. 815-440-8116 1BR- $475 + dep. Appliances furn. 815-712-2435. 2BR w/appls, deck $480mo. + lease & dep. 815-716-0123
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-14, Plaintiff(s), vs. TIMOTHY E. PLOCINSKI , MEGHAN PLOCINSKI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). 11 CH 210
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on March 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the 200 E. KNOX STREET, 3RD FLOOR LOBBY, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit:
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ROCK FALLS ★ NEW TODAY ★ 1BR home, 8th Ave. $475/ mo. $460/ dep. Call 309-2420259 2 Lg. BR, 1 bath, attached garage. Lg. yard. NO PETS. $600 mo. + dep. Call 815-440-7985
Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. February 4th, 11th & 18th 2014
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 19, 2013, foreclosure sale in Whiteside County, Illinois will be on March 6, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate, mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Commonly Known As: 605 Avenue A, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Description of improvements; SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE The Judgment amount was $76,124.50 plus court costs and interest. Sale Terms: This is an “as is” sale for “Cash”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. For information: Pignatelli & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 102 East Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Tel. No. 815-626-0500.
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Notice of Sale Pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure Under Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Act PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 1, 2013, and amended on January 6, 2014, foreclosure sale in Whiteside County, Illinois will on March 6, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m., sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate, mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Commonly Known As: 309 E. 9th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Description of improvements; SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE The Judgment amount was $58,669.02 plus court costs and interest. Sale Terms: This is an “as is” sale for “Cash”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. For information: Pignatelli & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 102 East Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Tel. No. 815-626-0500. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. February 4th, 11th & 18th 2014
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FARMERS STATE BANK OF SUBLETTE, Plaintiff, v.
CARL RICHARD LUNDQUIST, as Trustee under the Carl Richard and Sharon E. Lundquist Joint Tenancy Trust dated the 14th day of May 2004; SHARON E. LUNDQUIST, as Trustee under the Carl Richard and Sharon E. Lundquist Joint Tenancy Trust dated the 14th day of May 2004; CARL R. LUNDQUIST; SHARON E. LUNDQUIST; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. No. 14 CH 4 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Parcel 1: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) and part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Twenty-two (22) North, Range 10 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois as follows to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4); thence Northerly, along the East line thereof a distance of 157.50 feet; thence Westerly at an angle of 94 degrees 55 minutes 12 seconds as measured clockwise from said East line, a distance of 1072.35 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel; thence Westerly along an extension of the last described course, a distance of 328.98 feet; thence Southerly, at an angle of 84 degrees 32 minutes 36 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 501.13 feet; thence Southerly, at an angle of 178 degrees 37 minutes 35 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 168.00 feet; thence Easterly, at an angle of 96 degrees 03 minutes 50 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 324.32 feet; thence Northerly at an angle of 85 degrees 19 minutes 46 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 664.38 feet to the Point of Beginning, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois. Parcel 2: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) and part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Twenty-two (22) North, Range Ten (10) East of the Fourth (4th) Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois, described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4); thence Northerly, along said East line thereof, a distance of 127.36 feet to the Point of Beginning of the hereinafter described parcel; thence Northerly, along said East line, a distance of 30.11 feet; thence Westerly, at an angle of 94 degrees 55 minutes 12 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 1072.35 feet; thence Southerly, at an angle of 84 degrees 33 minutes 47 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 30.14 feet; thence Easterly, at an angle of 95 degrees 26 minutes 13 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 1072.08 feet to the Point of Beginning. TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4); thence Northerly, along the East line thereof, a distance of 127.36 feet to the Point of Beginning of the following described easement; thence Westerly, at an angle of 94 degrees 55 minutes 12 seconds as measured clockwise from said East line, a distance of 221.74 feet; thence Southeasterly, at an angle of 33 degrees 04 minutes 41 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 153.55 feet; thence Easterly, at an angle of 144 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 100.00 feet to the East line of said Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4); thence Northerly, along said East line, at an angle of 87 degrees 41 minutes 07 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 79.55 feet to the Point of Beginning, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1953 Twist Rd., Franklin Grove, IL 61031 and which said Mortgage was made by: Farmers State Bank of Sublette to Carl R. Lundquist and Sharon E. Lundquist, as Mortgagees, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007008695; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Lee County Court Facility 309 S. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 on or before February 28, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Dated: January __21_, 2014.
Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court Lee County, Illinois
Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, Illinois 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com
NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 2014
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-14, Plaintiff(s), vs. TIMOTHY E. PLOCINSKI , MEGHAN PLOCINSKI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). 11 CH 210 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on March 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the 200 E. KNOX STREET, 3RD FLOOR LOBBY, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: PARCEL ONE: THE WEST 50 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2 AND THE WEST 50 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 15 IN RAMSAY. SMITH AND GREENE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PROPHETSTOWN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL TWO: THE WESTERLY 10 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOT 1 AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 15 IN RAMSEY, SMITH AND GREEN'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PROPHETSTOWN, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 50 FEET OF SAID LOT 1 AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 2; ALSO THE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF BLOCK 15 AFORESAID TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE EASTERLY ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 15 TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE OF SAID STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 1 OF SAID BLOCK 15 EXTENDED EASTERLY; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Common Address: 205 W. 6TH ST, PROPHETSTOWN, IL 61277 P.I.N. 21-04-107-001 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
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13 CH 00021 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 12/3/2013, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/20/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTHERLY 50 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 100 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 120 FEET OF LOT 2 BLOCK 95 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, ALSO BEING TRACT A OF THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF PART OF BLOCK 95 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON RECORDED IN BOOK 54 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, PAGE 525, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-04-159-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 708 S. Dement Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-32987. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2014
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FARMERS STATE BANK OF SUBLETTE Plaintiff, v. DOUGLAS CHASE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. No. 14 CH 3 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL 1: Lot 229 in Section 5 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded September 21, 1971 in Book “H” of Plats at pages 16-19, inclusive, as Document Number 376400 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois. PARCEL 2: Lot 230 in Section 5 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded September 21, 1971 in Book “H” of Plats at pages 16-19, inclusive, as Document Number 376400 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.
and which said Mortgage was made by: Farmers State Bank of Sublette to Douglas Chase, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007007547; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Lee County Court Facility 309 S. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021
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LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 11-08507
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS
on or before February 28, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Dated: January _21__, 2014.
Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, Illinois 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com
Denise A. McCaffrey (Seal of Court) Clerk of the Circuit Court Lee County, Illinois
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www.saukvalley.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services PLAINTIFF Vs. Lisa J. Buccola; et. al. DEFENDANTS
13 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/1/2013, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/27/2014 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER FIFTEEN (15) AND THE WEST HALF OF LOT NUMBER SIXTEEN (16), IN BLOCK NUMBER EIGHT (8) OF E.C. PARSONS' ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 07-02-32-339-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 223 Lincoln Way Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-07837. Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2014
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Community State Bank of Rock Falls, Plaintiff v. Larry D. Shipman, Jr., Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., Non-record Claimants and Unknown Others, Defendants No. 2013 CH 82st NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause on August 1, 2013, and Amended Order for Entry of Default Judgment filed January 6, 2014 the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder. (A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is Louis F. Pignatelli, Pignatelli & Associates P.C., 102 East Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071, (815)-626-0500. (B) The common address of the real estate is 110 West Winfield, Morrison, IL 61270. (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Lot 13 of the Resubdivision of Lot Q of Chamberlin Brothers Subdivision of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 21 North, Range 7 east of the 4th P.M., in the Whiteside County, Illinois. P.I.N. 11-27-355-024 (D) The improvement on the real estate is a residential dwelling. (E) The property will NOT be open for inspection. (F) The time and place of the sale area is as follows: Thursday, March 6, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m. (G) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within 7 days. (H) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above. (I) No other information is required to be disclosed. COMMUNITY STATE BANK IN ROCK FALLS, PLAINTIFF By Pignatelli & Associates P.C., Lindsey Gorsline Pignatelli & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 102 East Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 February 4th, 11th, & 18th, 2014
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS MICHELLE LINSCOTT A/K/A MICHELLE L. LINSCOTT; DALE LINSCOTT A/K/A DALE LINSCOTT; BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 109 909 WEST 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, DALE LINSCOTT A/K/A DALE A LINSCOTT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: FRACTIONAL LOT 4 IN FRACTIONAL BLOCK 11 IN SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 5, IN TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK A OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, PAGES 484 AND 487, EXCEPTING FROM SAID LOT, A TRACT DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4 AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, 25 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 75 FEET TO THE CENTER OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT; AND THENCENORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AND ALSO, A PART OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 5 IN DEMENT'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF (DIXON) DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1 AND RUNNING THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, 25 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT, 75 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; AND THENCE SOUTH ON SAID WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SAID PREMISES BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 909 WEST 2ND STREET DIXON, IL 61021 and which said Mortgage was made by, MICHELLE LINSCOTT A/K/A MICHELLE L LINSCOTT; DALE LINSCOTT A/K/A DALE A LINSCOTT; Mortgagor (s), to NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of LEE County, Illinois, as Document No. 1999-01657; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Denise McCaffrey Circuit Clerk 309 S. GALENA AVE STE 320 Dixon, Illinois 61021 on or before March 13, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1315157
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Notice is hereby given of the death of MARY ELIZABETH TUTTLE, of the City of Sterling, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on January 23, 2014, to RITA SAATHOFF, Independent Executor, of 508 12th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081, whose attorneys are shown below.
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FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; STEPHEN BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; ROBERT MOLINARY, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; WILL BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; HAROLD BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; MARILYN BENSON A/K/A MARILYN BEST A/K/A MARILYN BRASHER, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF HAROLD BENSON; COLLEEN M. BUCKWALTER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 71 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, STEPHEN BENSON, AS HEIR OF STEPHEN P. BENSON; and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 14th Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 14 IN RANGE 10 IN THE CITY OF FULTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 419 14th Ave., Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 01-28-306-008 and which said mortgage was signed by mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Fieldstone Mortgage Company, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County as Document No. 923-2007; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Whiteside County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.
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NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Whiteside County at 200 East Knoc Street, Morrison, IL 61270 on or before the March 6, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 11 0751 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2014
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Community State Bank of Rock Falls, Plaintiff v. Richard J. McQuoid, Mary M. McQuoid., Non-record Claimants and Unknown Others, Defendants No. 2013 CH 81st NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause on August 1, 2013, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder. (A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is Louis F. Pignatelli, Pignatelli & Associates P.C., 102 East Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071, (815)-626-0500. (B) the common address of the real estate is 605 Avenue A, Rock Falls, Il 61071. (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Three in Block eleven of Arey's Addition to the City of Rock Falls, in Whiteside County, Illinois. P.I.N. 11-27-307-003. (D) The improvement on the real estate is a residential dwelling. (E) The property will NOT be open for inspection. (F) The time and place of the sale area is as follows: Thursday, March 6, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m. (G) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within 7 days. (H) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above. (I) No other information is required to be disclosed. COMMUNITY STATE BANK IN ROCK FALLS, PLAINTIFF By Pignatelli & Associates P.C., Lindsey Gorsline Pignatelli & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 102 East Route 30 Rock Falls, IL 61071 February 4th, 11th & 18th 2014
Claims may be filed in this proceeding on or before August 5, 2014, in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both. Any claims not filed within that period are barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
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Notice is further given to unknown heirs and to heirs whose address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an Order was entered by the Court on January 23, 2014, admitting the Will to probate.
PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services PLAINTIFF Vs.
Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order of Admission you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open Court or other evidence, as provided in Section 621 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch. 110 1/2, par. 6-21).
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/1/2013, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/27/2014 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:
You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, Ch. 110 1/2, par. 8-1) to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate. Rita Saathoff Independent Executor Mark E. Zumdahl WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for the Estate 202 E. 5th Street, P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081-0400 Phone: (815) 625-8200 February, 4,11,18, 2014
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Lisa J. Buccola; et. al. DEFENDANTS
13 CH 00059 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
PIN 07-02-32-339-015 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 223 Lincoln Way Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-07837. Feb. 11, 18, 25, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Toni L. Pini; et. al. DEFENDANTS
13 CH 00021 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 12/3/2013, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/20/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-04-159-002 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 708 S. Dement Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1412-32987. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 2014
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Astrograph Heightened emotions. Tuesday, February 11, 2014
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Ensure that you have all the tools required to make your ideas reality. If you get out and socialize, you’ll be admired for your unique contributions. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Apply yourself diligently, and communicate your intentions precisely. Misunderstandings will develop if others feel you are neglecting your duties. Avoid a confrontation with someone who doesn’t share your priorities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Planning short trips to new locations will help you discover different cultures. Interesting conversations will develop as
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Lighten up and have some fun. Organize an entertainment with old friends. They will welcome the chance to share in your sparkling wit and excellent memory. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Be wary of people trying to coerce you into something you don’t agree with. Stand your ground, even if it means walking away from someone you thought was your friend. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -New connections can be made through groups or interests that you pursue. The approval you receive for your contributions will bring beneficial and longlasting results.
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TODAY’S CLUE: R equals V
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Step back from stressful situations. Taking time to regroup will be beneficial. By putting your thoughts in order, you will find it easier to get back on the right track.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It would be a good idea to take stock of your financial situation. It may be necessary to make a change. An opportunity to improve your earning potential will develop if you put serious effort into learning new skills.
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Surrounding yourself with creative and stimulating people will inspire you to do something very special this year. Make an effort to reconnect with old friends while remaining open to new ideas. Positive partnerships or connections will develop due to your calm but inspiring attitude.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Treat yourself to some personal pleasures. Take a walk, settle down with a good book or listen to your favorite music. Avoid interference by doing your own thing. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Don’t be afraid to seek advice from people who can provide you with valuable information. Your intuition and memory are both highlighted today, putting you in a good position to negotiate.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Watch your expenses. Ignore people who try to persuade you to overspend on items you don’t need. Don’t make hasty decisions that may cause personal, emotional or financial setbacks. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your heightened emotions may get out of control today. Keep your expectations realistic. Don’t cause unnecessary problems by forging ahead without considering alternatives. Think twice before taking action.
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