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Police official criticizes Varga Department brass backs incumbent’s challenger BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525

DIXON – The second-incommand at the Dixon Police Department says Lee County Sheriff John Varga has committed of “a series of critical mistakes” in major investigations. In a letter to the editor to Sauk Valley Media printed in today’s edition, Dixon police Lt. Brad Sibley said Varga impeded the investigation into the 1983 murder of Gary D. Dawson of Peoria, whose body was found in Lee County. Sibley supports Varga’s opponent, John Simonton, a Dixon police officer, in the March 18 Republican primary. Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com Varga said Sibley’s letter Lee County Sheriff John Varga smiles as Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, greets supporters of Varga’s re-election camdidn’t surprise him. paign during a meet-and-greet Monday evening at the Elks Lodge in Dixon. Varga and his challenger, John Simonton, also a CRITICIZES CONTINUED ON A10 Republican, both held meet-and-greets Monday. Meanwhile, a Dixon Police Department lieutenant criticized Varga’s decisions.

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State representative among 40 at Varga’s meet-and-greet event

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 521

FRANKLIN GROVE – About 13 people – friends, family, and supporters of John Simonton – gathered at Franklin Grove’s Lincolnway Cafe early Monday morning, braving hazardous road conditions to come out and support the man they think should be Lee County’s next sheriff. Simonton, an officer with the Dixon Police Department, was dressed in a denim shirt embroidered

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 521 Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Lee County Sheriff candidate John Simonton speaks with customers during a meet-and-greet Monday morning at the Lincolnway Cafe in Franklin Grove. with “John Simonton for Sheriff.” The group of people drank coffee and chatted among themselves as Simonton made his

rounds, introducing himself to people eating breakfast and sipping on their morning coffee. COUNTY CONTINUED ON A2

DIXON – Lee County Sheriff John Varga knows everyone in the room. Or if he doesn’t, you’d never know. He treats them all just like old friends. About 40 supporters showed up to his meet and greet Monday night at Dixon’s Elks Lodge, including members of his family, Lee County Board members and Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, who has endorsed Varga

in his re-election bid. Guests milled about, sipping drinks and munching on snacks that his campaign committee had laid about the rather large room. Gary Presley, 53, grew up with Varga. “He represents the county,” Presley said. “He has strong family values. He knows the county. He’s been here all his life. He’s done a good job. “He’s a homegrown kid. That’s what you want, a homegrown kid. ... He’s who we need.” Varga has been Lee County Sheriff since 2006 and has more than 19 years experience in the criminal justice field. HOMEGROWN CONTINUED ON A4

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Candidates back new building plan Quinn: Nearly completed $31B project creates thousands of jobs SPRINGFIELD (AP) – With the largest statewide public construction program in Illinois history nearing its end, all of the 2014 candidates for governor say the state should approve another one. But their ideas on what it should look like and how to pay for it vary. Gov. Pat Quinn, a Chicago Democrat seeking re-election, signed the current capital construction program weeks

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after taking office in 2009. The 6-year, $31 billion statewide initiative was the first of its kind in about a decade, and Quinn’s office says it has been used to fix thousands of miles of roads, update transit systems and put thousands of people to work. Quinn has said he expects the Legislature to consider a new plan this spring. He told The Associated Press his admin-

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istration is still looking into how to fund it, but suggested the state could eliminate some corporate tax breaks – which he described as “loopholes” – to come up with some of the money. Lawmakers approved video gambling and tax hikes on liquor and other products to help pay for the current building program.

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Cars pass a road construction project Feb. 3 in Springfield. With the largest public construction program in Illinois history nearing its end, all of the candidates for governor in 2014 say the state should approve another one.

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Lee County Sheriff candidate John Simonton speaks with customers early Monday morning at the Lincolnway Cafe in Franklin Grove. Simonton held a meetand-greet at the restaurant to speak with residents.

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Among the group of people who showed up to support him were Dixon Police Department lieutenants Brad Sibley and Clay Whelan. Also there was Shelley Dallas, the director of Lee County’s 911 agency. Two employees of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department were there, too, to show their support for Simonton as he challenges incumbent John Varga, but declined to be interviewed or photographed. Both candidates are Republican, and there are no Democractic challengers for the March 18 primary election. Simonton, a retired Illinois State Police lieutenant, was also joined by his wife, Carrie, who sported a blue polo similar to her husband’s. Simonton, originally from Mendota, climbed the state police ranks to commander of the special operations command, the title he held when he retired. “I didn’t set out to run for sheriff when I retired from the state police in 2010,� he said. At first, he set out to help with training. But then, as he tells it, the Dixon Police Department needed some help with their patrol numbers and with training. “Along the way, I had heard that there were some issues with the sheriff’s department in regard to their relationships with other agencies, and that the deputies were not getting the training that they needed,� he said. He then went to Varga to offer his services, and says he never heard back. That’s when he was hired by the Dixon Police Department. He then said he contacted Varga again. After spending some time

Sibley said. “Not the least of which is getting along with other organizations and developing relationships with other public safety entities throughout the county, and that is not getting done.� “John Varga definitely lacks the experience for his position,� Whelan said. “He’s never been a police officer; he’s never been out there working an investigation. I’ve known John Varga for a very long time ... He’s a nice guy. Just, unfortunately, I think he’s unqualified for the position.� When the event began, a sign promoting Varga, could be seen just outside the cafe. It was later found out that the sign had been deliberately placed there just before Simonton’s group was to arrive. By the end of the meet and greet, a Simonton sign had been placed in the pile of snow right next to the Varga one.

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training the tactical team, Simonton brought up the idea of blending the two agencies’ tactical teams together, to make them more of a regional team. “My long-range thought is for us to start training together, so let’s start with the tactical teams,� he said. Simonton says, again, he never heard back. “So now I’m getting more and more serious about trying to do something different with the sheriff’s department, and just improving their relationships throughout the county,� he said. “The only way to do that is running for sheriff. And, so, lo and behold, here I am.� Other issues he raised included a lack of computers in squad cars, insufficient training, and what he sees as being an outdated set of policies. “There’s a lot of changes that need to be with the sheriff’s department from a leadership perspective,�

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ROCK FALLS – City Administrator Robbin Blackert will seek approval at tonight’s City Council meeting to begin negotiations on the terms of a lease agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to bring a part of the Hennepin Canal into the city limits. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers. The city wants to annex

2.2 miles of the canal that extends through the city, from the Arduini boat ramp to the state Route 40 bridge outside the city. If an annexation agreement is reached, it would be drawn up as an ordinance, subject to approval by the council. Through annexation, the city would gain more control over the area, making it easier to do upgrades and opening the door to grant opportunities. The resourcedepleted IDNR would

gain manpower from the city and volunteers to help maintain the area. “We already have several other similar lease agreements along that route, and those leases would likely be rolled in with the others,� Mayor Bill Wescott said. A lease agreement would delineate the shared maintenance duties between the city and IDNR, said Dave Hahne, superintendent of Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park. “The simple things

would be under their jurisdiction,� Hahne said. “Things like mowing, picking up trash. We would retain the infrastructure duties, like trees, banks and levees.� The Hennepin CanalTrails Committee met for the first time Thursday. The new panel has been looking at results of a public survey taken on the proposed annexation, and trying to pin down how much it would cost the city. A pending litigation matter will be discussed in executive session.

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Primary contests to follow in the area BY JEFF ROGERS jrogers@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 591

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Primary elections in Illinois are about a month away. Excited yet? I didn’t think so. Enthusiasm during mid-term elections (no presidential contests) tends to wane. And, let’s face it, there just isn’t much on the March 18 ballots this year to get excited about. But there are a few interesting races. A couple of them are very interesting. Here are 5 primary contests to follow in the next 32 days. 1. Governor, Republican Party Yes, Gov. Pat Quinn technically has a primary challenger. But no one expects Tio Hardiman (heard of him?) to present an actual challenge to Quinn. But it will be very interesting to see who among Bruce Rauner, Dan Rutherford, Kirk Dillard and Bill Brady will end up on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. The polls, if you believe them, suggest it will be Rauner.

Sauk Valley Media’s BLOG h4HE ,IST v features lists of many topics from SVM staff. Go to saukvalley.com to get your fix of lists. 2. Ogle County Sheriff, Republican Party For all intents and purposes, next month’s primary is the general election for this race in Ogle County. Sheriff Michael Harn, whose spending and savings in his department have been the subject of a number of stories in our newspapers in recent weeks, has two Republican challengers – Brian VanVickle and Joe Drought, both from Rochelle. Will two challengers split the Harn opposition vote? Will the media’s and Ogle County Board’s attention to two fund expenditures have any impact, positive or negative, for Harn? It will be interesting to find out.

3. Lee County Sheriff, Republican Party Like the race for Ogle County sheriff, there is no Democratic Party candidate, though the party could fill the vacancy after the primary election. John Varga, who has been sheriff since 2006, is being challenged by John Simonton, a Dixon police officer and retired state police lieutenant. 4. Ogle County State’s Attorney, Republican Party Mike Rock, who was appointed Ogle County state’s attorney early last year, faces a primary challenge from attorney Eric Morrow. How has Rock’s first year on the job gone? Republican voters will weigh in. There is no Democratic Party candidate.

5. Sales tax increase proposals Voters in Whiteside and Carroll counties will be asked to approve a 1 percentage point sales tax to be used to pay for school building projects. Such requests have been rejected in the past in the Sauk Valley. Any reason to expect anything different this time around? There also are contested Republican Party primaries in the U.S. Senate race (to challenge Sen. Dick Durbin) and for state treasurer. Bonus points if you can name the candidates. Also, 16th district Congressman Adam Kinzinger is being challenged by Rockford Tea Party coordinator David Hale in the Republican primary. Not seeing any evidence that race will turn interesting, either. But you never know. There’s a month to go.

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STERLING – The City Council will meet tonight because of the city’s observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday. After its regular 6:30 p.m. meeting, the council will remain in council chambers for a budget study session. City Administrator Scott Shumard will present preliminary budget numbers to the council. This is the point in which the budget process begins in earnest at the council level, Mayor Skip Lee said. “These are very preliminary numbers, but it’s the first time this year we’ll get a look at the numbers for this bud-

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Donald ‘Gene’ Kelly FULTON – Donald “Gene� Kelly, 80, of Fulton, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Gene was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Butte, Mont., to William A. and Evelyn G. (Raguet) Kelly. He attended school in several western states until settling in East Peoria in 1945. He was a 1952 graduate of East Peoria High School. He served in the Navy from 1952 to 1954. Gene married Lois Ann Rathburn on June 26, 1959. He was employed at the former Patent Novelty Co. in Fulton, where he learned the tool and die making trade. He then was employed as a tool and die maker and a mold maker at General Electric Co. for 18 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers . He was a former member of the Savanna Moose Lodge.

He was a member of the Fulton American Legion and Clinton AMVETS Post 28. He bowled a number of years on leagues in Fulton and Morrison. Gene was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and a St. Louis Cardinals fan since 1946. Survivors include his wife, Lois; two daughters, Gina (Louis) Grant and Joni (Tony Davis) Scheper; seven grandsons; three granddaughters; 20 great-grandchildren; one niece; and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother in infancy, one nephew, and one great-grandson. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday and the funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton, with the Rev. Jim Jensen officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Clinton, Iowa. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

John P. Golick STERLING – John Paul Golick, 95, of Sterling, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. John was born June 27, 1918, in Canton, to Roch T. and Zora V. Golick. He served our county in the Army Air Forces from 1941 to 1942 during World War II. John married Joan M. Kane on May 15, 1959, in Sterling. He worked for General Electric Co., in Morrison for 28 years as an engineer, and retired in 1984. John was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Patricia (Rick) Harris of Phoenix, Mary (Ed) Mulligan of Olin, Iowa, Margaret White of Lost Nation, Suzanne (Richard) Null of Animosa, Iowa, and Karen (Gary) Gunderson of Clackamas, Ore.; four sons, John Paul (Mary

Ann) Golick of Durham, N.C., Tim (Debbie) Golick of Marcellus, N.Y., Michael (Hope) Golick of LeClaire, Iowa, and Christopher (Lea) Golick of Bloomington; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; his first wife, Joan (O’Connor); one daughter, Ann (Jack) Sulouff; and one grandson. At John’s request, his body has been donated to science. The family will be present from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and a Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Roger C. Lawson BRODHEAD, Wis. – Roger C. Lawson, 70, of Brodhead, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wis. He was born Sept. 30, 1943, in Sterling, the son of Martin and Rita (Fitzgerald) Lawson. He married Terry Flanigan on June 18, 1995, in Brodhead. He is survived by his wife; three children;

three stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday and the memorial service at noon Wednesday at D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead. Visit www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Carl H. Everson STERLING – Carl H. Everson, 90, of Sterling, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. He was born May 17, 1923, in Stoughton, Wis., the son of Carl Olai and Christine (Hegge) Everson. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Carl had worked as a chemical engineer with the former Universal Oil Products in McCook (now Honeywell). He married the former Laura L. Olsen Appleton on May 29, 1982, in Galena. Carl was an avid piano player, having played at Avonlea and Heritage Woods, both in Sterling. He enjoyed birdwatching, and in the past, snow skiing and camping. Carl and his wife, Laura, met and made many friends at their morning breakfast gatherings at the Sterling McDonald’s. Surviving is his wife, Laura; two daughters, Ann Kristen Everson

of San Mateo, Calif., and Mary Lynn Everson of Oak Park; his sister, Harriett Zieman of Connecticut; three grandchildren, Kari Everson, Joy Lynn Everson and Jamie Everson; and his stepgrandson, Sean Appleton. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marion Everson; and his stepson, Scott Appleton. A gathering of friends and family will be from 10 to 10:25 a.m. Friday and the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Bruce Ludeke officiating. McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Sierra Club will be established. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

William Thrasher HARMON – William Thrasher, 78, of Harmon, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2014, at his home. Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling arrangements.

ROCK FALLS – Donna R. Olson, 68, of Rock Falls, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna was born May 12, 1945, in Sterling, the daughter of Dorothy (Harty) and Raymond Scott Jr. She worked at several area nursing homes in the dietary department, including Coventry Living Center, and upon retirement, at County Market in Sterling. Before that, she worked for Dr. John McDonnell as a receptionist, and was the former owner of Olson’s Corral Restaurant in Morrison. She was a member of Rock Falls United Methodist Church. She was an animal lover. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, and she loved her family. Donna enjoyed people and was very generous with her time and talents. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Masini of Sterling; two sons, Brian (Judith) Olson and Scott Olson, and one sister, Marian Rosengren, all of Rock Falls; four broth-

ers, Kenneth (Donna) Scott of Oregon, and Gary (Vickie) Scott, Steve (Sandy) Scott, and Rod (Sue) Scott, all of Rock Falls; five grandchildren, Billy Masini, Connor Olson, Collin Olson, MacKenzie Olson, and Ashton Olson; two stepgrandchildren, Klarissa Lacroix and Brett Lacroix; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Dennis Scott; one son-in-law, Bill Masini; and one brother-in-law, Steve Rosengren. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Rock Falls United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard Fassig officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. Memorials have been established to Rock Falls United Methodist Church and Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Richard D. Danekas CHANA – Richard D. Danekas, 80, of Chana, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He farmed most of his life in the Chana area with his father and brothers. Richard was born Aug. 9, 1933, in West Brooklyn, to Wilfred and Laura (Frakes) Danekas. He married Doris Irene Zell on Nov. 14, 1958, in Chana. Survivors include his wife; six children: Diane (Jeff) Strite and Lora (Steve) Stenzel, both of Oregon, Rick (Janice) Danekas of Mount Morris, Kim Marth of Chana, Jim (Joanne) Danekas of Leaf River, and Chuck (Menchu) Danekas of Polo; his brother, Bob (Delores) Danekas of Rochelle; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grand-

children; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; two brothers, Wayne and Wilfred Jr.; and his daughter, Dixie. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday and the funeral at noon Wednesday at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle, with the Rev. Al Meyer officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road in Rochelle. Burial will be at Trinity Memory Gardens in Rochelle. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society and Oregon Ambulance Service. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to send condolences.

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STERLING – Isaac D. Lair, 40, of Sterling, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Helen L. Flowers Schiling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements. FRANKLIN GROVE – Helen L. Flowers, 100, of Franklin Grove, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria. Obituary information Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling All obituaries, including box on Page A2 the next arrangements. death notices, are due by publication day after we 2 p.m. Sunday through are notified of an error. Harold Scott Friday if sent via email, Receipt of all obituarSTERLING – Harold Scott, 86, of Sterling, died obituaries@saukvalley. ies must be confirmed by Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in com or fax, 815-625-9390. phone. Obituary corrections For more information, Sterling. McDonald Funeral Homes are handling arrange- and clarifications will call 800-798-4085 ext. 530 appear in the Corrections or 502. ments.

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“I really feel this is important if we’re going to have a strong economy,� Quinn said of a new statewide plan. All of the Republicans seeking the March GOP nomination – state Sens. Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard, businessman Bruce Rauner and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford – said in response to an AP questionnaire that upgrading the state’s infrastructure is key to attracting and keeping business and residents in Illinois. Dillard noted the state has a backlog of projects waiting to be completed. “This is not good for economic development or the future of our infrastructure,� the Hinsdale lawmaker said. The most recent analysis of the state’s needs by the American Society of Civil Engineers concluded nearly three-quarters of Illinois’ roads are in poor or mediocre condition and almost one-fifth of its

bridges are either “structurally deficient� or “functionally obsolete.� In the Illinois State Board of Education’s most recent survey, school districts reported more than $7 billion in capital needs. Dillard, who voted for the 2009 plan, said any new capital program should be paid for through a mix of bonds and “pay-as-you-go.� He said he would consider a combination of options for funding, including user fees and private investment. Earlier this year, Dillard also proposed cutting the state’s 5 percent sales tax on gas and using the remaining sales tax revenue as backing for up to $1 billion in bonds to fix bridges and roads. That option would reduce revenue in the state’s general fund budget by about $450 million – money Dillard said would be made up by growing the economy. Brady voted for current program – known as “Illinois Jobs Now� – but against a separate bill that allowed video gam-

bling to help fund it. Rauner, of Winnetka, said he supports a “responsible� capital bill but also thinks Illinois needs to look toward “other creative infrastructure options.� He points to Indiana, where government has partnered with private investors to complete projects such as a freeway bridge over the Ohio River. A developer used its own funds to construct the bridge in exchange for annual payments from the state for 35 years. Rutherford said the state needs “an ongoing process� that includes updating internet, electric and natural gas services. He said he would use “a bipartisan process of integrated planning, improved system efficiency and sound, sustainable funding principles.� Tio Hardiman of Hillside, who is challenging Quinn in the Democratic primary, said he would seek federal funds and raise the cost of tolls to finance a construction plan.

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Varga’s experience includes as a probation officer, correctional officer, chief bailiff, and then chief deputy for Lee County. John Nicholson, 64, of Franklin Grove, serves on the Lee County Board, and has worked closely with Varga since his election. “He was elected sheriff about 4 years after I got on county board, and since he started, morale in the sheriff’s department has improved dramatically, because he is a good administrator, he’s fair and deals straight with his troops,� Nicholson said. “The one thing I like about John is he’s very outspoken about his budget, but he stays within it. If he needs help with it, he’s the first one to come to the finance committee and tell you what he needs.

“If we can help him out, if we can get it to him, fine. If we can’t, he sucks it up and makes do with what he has. That’s what I like about him. He tells you exactly what he needs. He’s a straight shooter.� Varga, a Republican, is running against Dixon Police officer and retired Illinois State Police lieutenant John Simonton. There is no Democrat in the race. The primary election is March 18. Kinzinger, there to support his pick in the sheriff’s race, drove up for the event from his home in Cambridge, Varga said. “I think John’s a great guy. He’s done a great job for the community,� Kinzinger said. “There are obviously two good people in this race, but I think John has been a very strong sheriff. ... I think he’s dedicated to the community and somebody who I want to support.�

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Local students flex their math muscles Byron Middle school, two Dixon students advance to state contest BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com EXT

DIXON – Quickly: When Bob exercises, he does jumping jacks for 5 minutes and then walks the track at 4 minutes per lap. If he exercised for 73 minutes on Monday, how many laps did he walk? OK, try this: What number is 17 less than its negative? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth. These are just a few of the questions 53 middleschoolers from six area schools had to answer Saturday in their quest to advance to the state Mathcounts competition. Topics included probability, statistics, linear

algebra and polynomials. Answers were provided in written tests and fastpaced verbal matches. The No. 1. team, Byron Middle School, and the two individuals not on the first-place team, in this case, Kirsten Tunik and Alex Harvey, will represent the area at the state contest, which will be held March 8 in Lisle. The second- through fourth-place finishers of the annual contest, held at Sauk Valley Community College, were St. Anne School in Dixon, Rochelle Middle School and St. Mary School Dixon. Morrison Junior High School and St. Mary School in Sterling also participated.

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Fifty-three middle-schoolers took part in a Mathcounts event Saturday at Sauk Valley Community College with a spot in the state competition on the line. The first- through fourth-place individual winners were Eric Hoshaw Buck, of Byron Middle School; Tunink, of St. Anne; Harvey, of

Rochelle Middle School; and Drake Farster, of St. Mary in Dixon. Winners at state will go on to compete in the national competition, to

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DIXON – Both Lee County sheriff’s candidates have confirmed they’ll participate in a candidate forum next week. Sheriff John Varga had already told the Sauk Valley Tea Party that he would attend the forum at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. Because of a website form glitch, the group’s invitations didn’t reach Varga’s opponent, John Simonton. After learning about the event, Simon-

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DeKALB – Nancy Teboda was pleased when Gov. Pat Quinn announced he wanted to beef up early childhood education in Illinois. The increased funding will help more DeKalb County families access quality programs, said Teboda, executive director of DeKalb’s Children’s Learning Center. “Research has shown for years that early childhood education is important for children to succeed,� said Teboda. “We know there are a lot of families who struggle to enroll their children because they can’t afford it.� During his State of the State address in January, Quinn said he wants to increase access to prenatal care, early learning and parental support. Although he said putting more resources into early education will pay off in the future, he did not provide details on how much the initiative will cost or how it will be run. From the perspective of child care, 4-C Director Susan Peterson said it’s their job to educate parents on how to find quality child care and to help them find affordable solutions. “You can’t go to work or school if you’re children aren’t cared for,� Peterson said. “We do have financial assistance available to help parents, which in turn will help them climb the economic ladder.� Peterson said in 2012 nationwide agencies like 4-C fielded nearly 25,000 calls from families looking for quality child care. Finding affordable solutions can be difficult, especially when Teboda said the state’s Child Care Assistance Program guidelines changed a few years ago, resulting in the loss of about 12 families in her facility. The program

be held May 9 in Orlando, Fla. Mathcounts, now in its 28th year, is a national enrichment competition program that pro-

motes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. The Rock River Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers sponsors the local program and organizes the competition to recognize achievement in mathematics skills among middle and junior high school students. Scott E. Brown with Wendler Engineering in Dixon provided the information for this article. (The answers, by the way, are 17 laps, and -8.5.)

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Preschooler Ashton Grant pieces together a dinosaur puzzle Thursday at the Children’s Learning Center. provides low-income working families with a subsidy for child care on a sliding scale based on family size, income and the number of children in care. “Co-pays went up, income eligibility guidelines went down,� Teboda said. On the issue of economics, the Illinois State Board of Education is asking lawmakers for a $25 million increase in early childhood education next year statewide. But funding could be scarce because a scheduled rollback of the state’s temporary income tax increase may mean cuts for schools and social services. State Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Hinckley, said money is being

requested that is just not available. “Taxpayers aren’t willing to increase taxes at those levels,� Pritchard said. “Because the income tax is supposed to sunset, we have to assume we’ll get $2 billion less in revenue.� Pritchard said while he does endorse the governor’s ideas for educating parents to be more responsible before their child is born and supporting children younger than 3 during a critical time of brain development, he sees it as another case of spending money the state doesn’t have on good cause. “We can’t do that without shifting dollars within a revenue stream or finding a new revenue stream,� Pritchard said.

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arroll County State’s Attorney Scott Brinkmeier has some explaining to do about how he handled a serious allegation made against a former assistant prosecutor. The ex-employee is Hunter Hogan, who served from 2008 until 2010. Hogan left the employ of Brinkmeier on Feb. 26, 2010, after Brinkmeier asked him to resign or be fired because of Hogan’s attempts to develop a relationship with a 19-year-old defendant whom he had prosecuted. In a separate incident, in March 2010, according to the mother of a child pornography victim who was involved in a case that Hogan prosecuted, Hogan kissed the victim, then 17, during a social outing. Hogan also admitted to touching the

breasts of the victim. That behavior by Hogan was later determined to have risen to the level of criminal conduct, according to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, which deals with attorney licensing issues. While the age of consent for sexual contact in Illinois is 17, the law bars an adult with authority over a 17-year-old from having such relations. Brinkmeier had advised the mother to contact the commission, so she did. But it took Brinkmeier 19 months to seek a criminal investigation. Brinkmeier said that, on Dec. 21, 2011, he wrote a letter to the Illinois Attorney General’s office about investigating the matter. And there the issue languished for more than 2 years until Sauk Valley Media contacted the

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The top prosecutor for Carroll County dropped the ball regarding a nearly 4-year-old allegation made against his former assistant prosecutor. Scott Brinkmeier should contact the State Police to get an investigation started.

Attorney General’s office not long ago. What was going on with the investigation? We wanted to know. Hogan had since been disbarred, but would anything else happen? Turns out that the Attorney General’s office believes it never received Brinkmeier’s request from 2011. “Further,� wrote Scott Mulford, an Attorney General’s spokesman, “had we received this letter, we would have declined the request because the appropriate entity to seek an investi-

gation is the Illinois State Police.� From the Attorney General’s perspective, Brinkmeier sent his request to the wrong place. In Brinkmeier’s defense, a change in personnel at the AG’s office could have caused confusion regarding the case, and we’re talking about a pretty large state bureaucracy, too. Brinkmeier appears to have understood the gravity of the allegation. In the initial letter he sent to the Attorney General, he said that he wrote, “The allegations are espe-

cially troubling because they have been made against an individual who was sworn to uphold the law.� What we find especially troubling is the extensive delay in this case. Brinkmeier’s failure to follow the case to some sort of conclusion is a headscratcher. We also find it troubling that Brinkmeier, as of last week, had not referred the case to the Illinois State Police, as the Attorney General’s office advised. Rather, he typed a second letter to renew his request that the Attorney General look into the matter. That action misses the point. Police conduct investigations, not Attorney General’s staffers. The State Police are the people whom Brinkmeier needs to contact.

We happen to know well the District 1 office of the Illinois State Police, which covers Carroll County. It’s right across the street from Sauk Valley Media’s Sterling office. We encourage Brinkmeier to go to his computer, call up his letter to the Attorney General, revise it accordingly, and send it to District Commander, Illinois State Police District 1, 3107 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081-1712. And then, he should keep in regular touch with the State Police until the case, one way or another, is resolved. After all, he certainly would not want it said that, if you are an assistant prosecutor in Carroll County and you commit what appears to be a crime, you need not fear prosecution.

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Release of information hindered case BRADLEY J. SIBLEY Dixon

I read with interest the SV Weekend front-page article “First-degree murder suspect back in Arkansas� regarding murder suspect Steven Watts. The article stated this case has been “sealed,� meaning it is not supposed to be public information. However, the article also states, “Sheriff John Varga issued a news release to Arkansas media, which went against the [state’s attorney’s] plan to keep the case under wraps.� In other words, Sheriff Varga might as well have

called the other murder suspects and told them to run and hide! Why would a law enforcement administrator do such a thing? Any first-year officer with investigative training knows that when you have multiple suspects, you never release information about the case. “Sealing� a case is a decision that is reached between the investigating agency and the state’s attorney, with the authorization coming from a judge. Sheriff Varga went against the recommendation of the state’s attorney AND an order issued by a judge. Now, according to the SVM story, the state’s attorney said she is “trying to protect the investigation.� This is just one exam-

ple of a series of critical mistakes the Lee County sheriff has made in major investigations.

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The Rock River Open Forum is happy to feature a discussion with Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Rock Falls Public Library. It is hoped that folks in our community will avail themselves of this fine opportunity to learn about our local government. Bill has been asked to explain how decisions are made in our city. We would also like to explore

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Rutherford should release results of investigation Broken pledge costs treasurer his credibility Treasurer Dan Rutherford delivered a forceful, even believable defense of himself last week during a suburban news conference hours after he was hit with a federal lawsuit that alleged sexual harassment and coerced campaign work. Rutherford made a strong case that at least some of the accusations are untrue. There were some holes in his argument, some bigger than others, but it seems obvious that some of the charges are overblown. For instance, the accuser, Ed Michalowski, claims in his lawsuit that all the campaign and sexual pressure from Rutherford directly resulted in “leakage of cerebral spinal fluid in the brain,� which seems more than a bit of a stretch. Michalowski also takes a joking text message

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between himself and Rutherford’s campaign manager completely out of context. And Rutherford laid out Michalowski’s numerous financial troubles in an attempt to demonstrate that the plaintiff’s need for money was driving much of the lawsuit. That being said, I’ve had some real worries about Rutherford’s so-called “independent� internal investigation of these allegations. Rutherford announced the investigation weeks ago when he let the media know about the potential lawsuit. Rutherford’s top people have been saying for weeks that they fully expected the investiga-

tion would clear their guy. So, I was naturally concerned that this would be a whitewash. I mean, why were they so confident they’d be vindicated if people were literally lining up to spill their guts about what they knew? I’VE ALSO BEEN concerned that Rutherford would use the so-called “independent� investigation to find out what people in his office were saying about him to help with his lawsuit, so I personally didn’t think it was all that wise to cooperate with the probe. But the investigator, who was given a $250-anhour state contract, convinced several members of Rutherford’s staff that he was on the up and up and would go wherever the facts led him. The investigator then interviewed several people, starting with some treasurer’s office employees who allowed Michalowski to use their names as either witnesses or corroborators.

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The first person to be interviewed brought a recording device and recorded his interview. He reportedly laid out all the goods he had on Rutherford, and it wasn’t pretty. The interviewer was apparently caught off guard by that move, and when the second person entered the room, he was reportedly denied permission to record the conversation. Other employees then reportedly demanded during their interviews that they be allowed to record the proceedings. They were told, insiders say, that their interviews would be recorded and that the employees would each be given a copy of those recordings. Well, the employees are still waiting for their recordings, leading them to worry that whatever they said could be twisted out of context or eliminated entirely from the record. The investigator also

invited the entire office to come in and talk, leading one of the employees with complaints to grumble that those interviews could delay or dilute the findings, allowing the investigators to claim that the complaints center on a small handful of “disgruntled employees.� Needless to say, Rutherford was in enough trouble without trying to get cute with this internal investigation. AND THEN HE dropped a bomb. Rutherford’s attorney announced last week that he would not allow the release of information gleaned from that internal investigation. The attorney explained that the office shouldn’t be releasing information while a federal lawsuit is underway. The explanation has a little merit. It’s not wise for a defendant in a federal civil suit to release details of an internal investigation. But Rutherford was not yet legally prohibited from doing

“I’m trying to give the public an accurate picture of whether their justice system is working, and I can’t be sure I’m doing that when things are done in secret.� Linda Deutsch, correspondent, The Associated Press, 2004

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so, and he and his staff promised over and over for weeks that the results would be released, no matter what. Despite all his protestations to the contrary, the treasurer will undoubtedly wind up using all those employee interviews to glean information for his legal team about what the other side knows and where the potential minefields are. That’s just not acceptable. For one thing, this $250-an-hour probe was paid for with tax dollars. The info should be released to the public, who funded it. And, if he continues to refuse to release this information, despite all his promises, what does that say about the sort of governor that Rutherford would be? This smacks of a coverup. If the treasurer wants to retain a shred of credibility moving forward, he ought to overrule his attorney and release the information, come what may.

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Wood pellet stoves help stave off rising costs Many people in rural areas making switch MCT News Service

MILWAUKEE – Steve Schutz of New Berlin knows how frustrated people can get when their heating bills soar and they have only one choice of heating fuel, such as propane, which has tripled in price in recent weeks. Schutz, owner of Sunnyslope Gardens Inc., lowered his heating bill between $2,000 and $3,000 a year by installing wood pellet stoves in his greenhouses and home 9 years ago. Now the stoves are his primary heating source, supplemented by natural gas. Every morning, Schutz checks his stoves and empties the ash pots. It takes him about an hour to make the rounds for six stoves before he leaves them unattended. “There is a learning curve. You’re dealing with fire, so you have check things,” he said. A lot of people appear to be lining up for that learning curve, especially in rural areas, where they’ve faced propane shortages as well as rising prices. National trade groups say sales of pellets and pellet stoves are climbing this year, the result of a winter people are likely to remember for decades. Dejno’s Inc., a pellet manu-

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Larry Dejno shows a machine that grinds sawdust and wood shavings into pellets to be used in pellet stoves and furnaces Feb. 4 in Kenosha, Wis. Dejno has seen an increase in sales of the pellets as more homeowners adopt it for home heating. facturer in Kenosha, Wis., has seen its business heat up as more people turn to pellet stoves and dial back their propane use. The Kenosha mill takes sawdust and shavings from companies in the home construction industry and presses those waste materials into pellets. It keeps the waste out of landfills and is a renewable source of homegrown energy, said Larry Dejno, company vice president. Wisconsin has a keen interest in wood pellets and pellet stoves,

as about five mills in the state produce the fuel. The U.S. Forest Products Laboratory in Madison conducts research on pellet fuels, and pellet stove manufacturers have used Wisconsin labs to test their products. Earth Sense Energy Systems, in the Outagamie County town of Dale Wis., claims to be the nation’s largest pellet stove dealership. “Sales are much stronger than average now, driven by high propane costs more so than the cold,” said Chad Curtis, opera-

tions manager for the company, which has been in the pellet stove business for 22 years. The stoves burn compacted pellets, usually made of wood, but some models can burn nutshells, corn kernels and small wood chips. They’re more convenient to operate than ordinary wood stoves or fireplaces, and some have much higher heating efficiencies, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. A stove rated at 60,000 Btu can heat a 2,000-square-foot home, while a stove rated at 42,000 Btu can heat a 1,300-squarefoot space, the agency says. What most homeowners want to know is how much money they could save from heating with a pellet stove compared with using propane, fuel oil or natural gas. With propane priced at more than $4 a gallon, an equivalent amount of heat from wood pellets would be about five times cheaper, according to Mark Knaebe, forest products technologist with the USDA Forest Products Laboratory. “It’s a no-brainer for propane and fuel oil users. You would want to switch over to a good wood system,” Knaebe said. For someone heating with natural gas, the savings wouldn’t amount to much, Knaebe said. That could change, though, if natural gas prices were to

increase considerably, as they have in the past. When propane and fuel oil prices rise, so do pellet stove sales. The best time to buy a stove and pellets is in the summer, when people have forgotten about heating costs and stove dealerships want to clear out inventory from the previous winter. Stove prices vary widely, from about $1,200 to $4,000, plus installation and other costs that could include a higher home insurance premium for having a wood burner. The cost of pellets is about $4 per 40-pound bag, with many homeowners using a bag a day to heat their homes or supplement another source of heat. Most of the stoves don’t need an expensive chimney. Freestanding units resemble a conventional wood stove and generally heat a single room well. But they won’t heat adjacent areas unless there’s a fan to move the warm air between rooms. The stoves have a fuel hopper to store the pellets until they’re needed for burning. Most hoppers hold 35 to 130 pounds of fuel. A feeder device, like a large screw, drops a few pellets at a time into a combustion chamber for burning. How quickly the pellets are fed into the burner determines the heat output.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Wednesday, Feb. 19 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, and WIC nutritional, education and coupon pickup, Lee County Health Department, Suite 100, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815284-3371. Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. The Breakfast Club, 8:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon. Serenity Hospice & Home: 815-732-2499. Whiteside County Senior Center outreach caseworker, 9-10 a.m., Erie Public Library, 802 Eighth Ave., 815-622-9230. Foot clinic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling. Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-288-6563. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013 or 800-782-1584. Rules of the Road Class, 9:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Registration: 815-2889236. Rock River Center representative, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Amboy Community Center, 280 W. Wasson Road, 815-284-3371.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-4213. Blood pressure check, 10:3011:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. “Organizing with Heart” program, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m. -noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon. BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, tradition, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, 8 p.m., open, Big Book, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door. Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., McReynolds Towers, 1000 Washington Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371. Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon. “Living Life to the Fullest” presentation, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236. Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-8572550. Woodworkers, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry

Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382 or 800-733-2767. Rock River Valley Blood Center blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 702 E. Dixon St., Polo. Appointments: 815-440-3983. Free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison. Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll. Buddy Bags packing, 5-6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-541-2122. YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333. Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159. Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, steps, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction. Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333. Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673. Carroll County 4-H Foundation, 6:30 p.m., University of Illinois Carroll County Extension meeting room, 807D S. Clay St., Mount Carroll, 815-244-9444. AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212. American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003. Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m.,

Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin. Thursday, Feb. 20 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, Suite 100, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371. Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338. Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling. Free blood sugar screening, 8-9 a.m., Community Health Services Department, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota. 815-5397461, ext. 3291, weekdays. Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating. North Central Illinois Logistics Council, 8-9:30 a.m., Room C316, Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, 815-220-3425. TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls. Foot doctor, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050. Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling. Whiteside County Senior Center outreach caseworker, 10-11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-622-9230. Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Prairie State Legal representative, 10 a.m., Rock River

Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. ‘49ers, 11:30 a.m., Angelo’s, 800 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815285-0055. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext. 5425. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30, open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door. Scrapbooking class, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1, 7 p.m., ground-floor conference room, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota, 815-539-7461, ext. 5319. Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-9736150. Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013. Helping Understand Grief for Survivors (HUGS), 5:30-6:30 p.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon. Call 815-732-2499 by noon Thursday. If no one calls, the meeting will be canceled. Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-441-4452. Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6 p.m., Suite 215, Positive Changes Acupuncture, 609 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-499-5425. Breast Cancer Networking

Group, 6-7 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Centers, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673. Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., 77 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 815-2889466. Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815973-0537. TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815-625-0431. River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815499-5618. Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. Dixon Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Plum Creek Garden, 626 Palmyra Road, Dixon. Al-Anon, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling. Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815-625-9058. Sauk Valley Landlord Association meeting, 7 p.m., Coventry Living Center, 612 W. St. Mary’s Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-Anon, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison. Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7:30 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-284-7569. Sterling Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling. Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Appointment: 815-284-9555.

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Dad’s choice sends wrong message to daughter Dear Abby, You were wrong to advise “Starting Anew in Ohio� (Nov. 7), the mother of a 10-year-old girl who wanted the bigger bedroom in their new house, to have her kids draw straws. When the girl made the request, her older brother said he didn’t care. The time to have drawn straws was when the girl first made the request, not 2 months afterward. The girl is at an age when children can be particularly sensitive about trust issues, and the boy is old enough to know that words have consequences. If the parents reverse course now, the girl will learn that her parents’ promises mean nothing, and the boy will learn that he doesn’t have to worry about what

er who told me my answer wasn’t up to my usual standards. In fact, not a single person who wrote to comment agreed with me, and their points were valid. Their comments:

that 12-year-old “young man� to be a man of DEARABBY his word. He made the !BIGAIL 6AN decision that his sister "UREN S could have the room. The *EANNE daughter had the guts to 0HILLIPS COLUMN ask for what she wanted. APPEARS Good for her for asking DURING THE Dear Abby, for what she wants. Now WEEK THROUGH Your solution won’t they should draw straws 5NIVERSAL 0RESS keep the peace in that to determine the out3YNDICATE household; it will end it. come? The daughter will learn The message this sends her parents can’t be trust- to the children is, “If he says, because he can ed to keep a promise; the you’re older, you can get always change it later. son will think he can take what you want. If you These are not good lesanything he wants from make a promise, you can sons to teach children. his sister because, as the break it.� The daughter That the father would bow male, he gets his way. should not lose out on to the boy’s request made No, Abby, a promise is what she was promised. the situation worse. Maybe a promise. And if there’s – Danielle in Wisconsin he’d think twice if he real- any lesson more imporized his daughter will now tant to teach our children, Dear Abby, always doubt his word. I can’t imagine what it is. May I offer a sugges– Judy in Ohio – Holly in Pennsylvania tion? The children should be told that each year Dear Judy, Dear Abby, around the anniversary You are not the only readThis is the time to teach of their moving to the

new house that they will change rooms. It may take some effort and energy, but the benefit would be that both brother and sister get to experience the larger bedroom. It will teach them to compromise. – Tami in Colorado

nephews has ever called me “Uncle Sam,� nor have any of their children called me “Mr. B.� When the 5-year-old called me “Sammy,� a name I loathe, I nearly snapped. Am I out of line? – Sam in Sheffield, Mass.

Dear Abby, Having been through this type of situation as a child, I can tell you it destroyed my trust in my mother. Believe me: This will have far-reaching and unintended repercussions in that little girl’s life. A promise is a promise! – Candace in the Rockies

Dear Sam, If “Uncle Sam� is what you prefer to be called, you should have made that clear to your siblings when the nieces and nephews were little. Children are imitative. If their parents call you and refer to you as just plain Sam, don’t blame the children for doing the same. I don’t know how old the Dear Abby, kids are now, but it might Whatever happened to be a little late for you to respect for your elders? start complaining about None of my six nieces and this.

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.!0%26),,% !0 n ! third person has died after a house fire in suburban Chicago 2 months ago. The Daily Herald reports THAT YEAR OLD !LLEN "ELAGUAS OF /RLAND 0ARK died Sunday at a hospice facility. He had been injured IN A $EC .APERVILLE house fire that killed a couple. Belaguas was working as a caregiver for 57-yearold Tom and 56-year-old *AN ,AMBERT OF .APERVILLE Two others in the home suffered minor injuries. Belaguas’ mother, Zeta 0IERSON SAYS HER SON had been working for the family for 8 days when the fire happened. Family members described him as a fun-loving, caring and adventurous person who loved music and photography. Belaguas recently became a certified nursing assistant.

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Americans ages 55 to 64 make up 31 percent of new enrollees in insurance marketplaces CHICAGO (AP) – For many older Americans who lost jobs during the recession, the quest for health care has been one obstacle after another. They’re unwanted by employers, rejected by insurers, struggling to cover rising medical costs and praying to reach Medicare age before a health crisis. These luckless people, most in their 50s and 60s, have emerged this month as early winners under the nation’s new health insurance system. Along with their peers

who are self-employed or whose jobs do not offer insurance, they have been signing up for coverage in large numbers, submitting newpatient forms at doctor’s offices and filling prescriptions at pharmacies. “I just cried, I was so relieved,� said Maureen Grey, a 58-year-old Chicagoan who finally saw a doctor this month after a fall in September left her in constant pain. Laid off twice from full-time jobs in the past 5 years, she saw her income drop from $60,000 to $17,800

a year. Now doing temp work, she was uninsured for 18 months before she chose a marketplace plan for $68 a month. Americans ages 55 to 64 make up 31 percent of new enrollees in the new health insurance marketplaces, the largest segment by age group, according to the federal government’s latest figures. They represent a glimmer of success for President Barack Obama’s beleaguered law. The Great Recession hit them hard and for some its impact has lingered.

Aging boomers are more likely to be in debt as they enter retirement than were previous generations, with many having purchased more expensive homes with smaller down payments, said economist Olivia Mitchell of University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. One in five has unpaid medical bills and 17 percent are underwater with their home values. Fourteen percent are uninsured. As of December, 46 percent of older jobseekers were among the

long-term unemployed compared with less than 25 percent before the recession. And those financial setbacks happened just as their health care needs became more acute. Americans in their mid-50s to mid60s are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than other age groups, younger or older, accounting for 3 in 10 of the adult diabetes diagnoses in the United States each year. And every year after age 50, the rate of cancer diagnosis climbs.

VATICAN REFORM

Pope opens big week with sex, divorce on agenda Bishops: Majority of Catholics call stances ‘outdated’ VATICAN CITY (AP) – Meetings this week between Pope Francis and his cardinals will deal with some of the thorniest issues facing the church, including the rejection by most Catholics of some of its core teaching on premarital sex, contraception, gays and divorce. German Cardinal Walter Kasper, who has called for “changes and openings� in the church’s treatment of divorced and remarried Catholics, will give the keynote speech Thursday to the pope and cardinals attending a preparatory meeting for an October summit on family issues. The cardinals are in town for Saturday’s ceremony to formally install 19 new “princes of the church,� the first batch named by Francis to join the group of churchmen who will elect his successor. Saturday’s ceremony is the high point of an

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Francis scheduled the summit last year and took the unusual step of sending bishops around the world a questionnaire for ordinary Catholics to fill out about how they understand and practice church teaching on marriage, sex and other issues related to the family. The results, at least

those reported by bishops in Europe and the United States, have been eye-opening. Bishops themselves reported that the church’s core teachings on sexual morals, birth control, homosexuality, marriage and divorce are rejected as unrealistic and outdated by the vast majority of Catholics, who neverthe-

less said they were active in parish life and considered their faith vitally important. “On the matter of artificial contraception the responses might be characterized by the saying, ‘That train left the station long ago,’� Bishop Robert Lynch of St. Petersburg, Florida, recently wrote on his blog, summarizing his survey’s findings. “Catholics have made up their minds and the sensus fidelium (sense of the faithful) suggests the rejection of church teaching on this subject.� German and Swiss bishops released similar survey results earlier this month. German bishops reported this: “The church’s statements on premarital sexual relations, on homosexuality, on those divorced and remarried and on birth control ... are virtually never accepted, or are expressly rejected in the vast majority of cases.� The Swiss bishops went further, saying the church’s very mission was being threatened by its insistence on such directives.

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Former professor takes helm as president New leader set to receive $430,000 salary, per officials SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The Southern Illinois University board of trustees named former Illinois state superintendent of education as the school’s president on Monday. Youngstown State Uni-

versity President Randy J. Dunn will be SIU’s eighth president, replacing Glenn Poshard, who is retiring in June despite having a contract that runs to 2015. “Randy Dunn has both the skills and the background to ensure that SIU continues to live up to its mission of providing a quality education

for thousands of students, serving as an academic and economic engine and meeting the health care needs of individuals and families in central and southern Illinois,� board chairman Randal Thomas said in the news release. SIU, which has campuses in Carbondale and Edwardsville, as well as medical and dental

schools, will pay Dunn $430,000, according to university officials. Dunn’s appointment comes 5 months after the university, with the assistance of search firm R. William Funk and Associates, launched a national search for new president. University officials say Dunn’s name was one of five finalists given to the

board of trustees after an advisory committee screened about 100 applicants. Dunn was an associate professor at SIU when he left in 2004 to become Illinois’ state superintendent of education. In 2006, he left that post to become president of Murray State University in Kentucky, and moved

on to Youngstown State in Ohio last May. Poshard, who served five terms in Congress and was a member of the state General Assembly before that, lost a gubernatorial race to Republican George Ryan in 1998 before serving 4 years as vice chancellor at SIU’s Carbondale campus. He was named president in 2005.

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ary Bragg is getting tired of hearing the Wheels O’Time Museum characterized as Peoria’s best-kept secret. Maybe it’s because the museum at 11923 N. Knoxville Ave. was started back in 1977 by Bragg and John Parks, both former Caterpillar Inc. engineers. It’s a place where you’ll find old cars, trucks and trains along with other relics from the past – a barbershop quartet with the likenesses of former presidents, an old radio studio along with vintage clothing and toys. The facility was built with a simple concept in mind, said Bragg, the museum president. “One of the purposes of the museum was to provide a place for items that were donated to us,� he said. The number of artifacts has grown over the years, and the museum has grown with it – an operation powered completely by volunteer labor, said Bragg, 77. “We’ve probably got about 70 volunteers, mostly retirees. We’re like a family,� he said, noting

that the museum recently held its annual dinner meeting of artifact owners, museum officers and volunteers. This is the offseason for Wheels O’Time – at least for the public. The museum is open from May through October, but volunteers carry on toiling over displays. “We work there all year ‘round,� Bragg said. Whether it’s working on the brakes of an old fire engine once used to battle Peoria fires or a vintage Caterpillar machine, the Wheels O’Time provides a glimpse of the central Illinois past through a wide variety of objects. The automobiles on display are unique – from a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk to a 1925 Velie made by the John Deere company in Moline. Visitors can scrutinize a shiny Model A Ford, a Glide touring sedan manufactured in Peoria Heights or an electric car that rambled about Peoria in the early 20th century. There’s also a Gem automobile, considered to be the last car made by Charles Duryea in Peoria in 1917.

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“This is how the whole election has been going,� Varga said. “People make things up.� Last February, Steven Watts, 56, of Berryville, Ark., was arrested on a first-degree murder charge in Arkansas. When the Lee County state’s attorney’s office sought a warrant to arrest Watts, it also asked the court to seal the case, and it got an order to that effect. Officials wanted the records kept secret to avoid alerting other suspects. After Watts was arrested in Arkansas, though, Sheriff Varga issued a news release to Arkansas media. That went against the plan to keep the case under wraps, State’s Attorney Anna SaccoMiller said at the time. Sibley, who said he was speaking on his own behalf, not the department’s, said Varga’s release of information hurt the investigation. “[S]heriff Varga might as well have called the other murder suspects and told them to run and hide!� Sibley wrote. “Why would a law enforcement administrator do such a thing? “Any first-year officer with investigative training knows when you have multiple suspects, you never release information about the case. ‘Sealing’ a case is a decision that is reached between the investi-

gating agency and the State’s Attorney and an order issued by a judge.� Varga said the state’s attorney’s office never let his department know about developments in the Watts case, including the sealing of the court records and the lowering of Watts’ bond. Last year’s news release, he said, caused no problems in the case. Varga said he also took exception to Watts’ release to Arkansas in September. That came after the Lee County Court had reduced his bond to $100,000; it had originally been $5 million. Watts has minimal restrictions “on how we’re supposed to keep track of him,� the sheriff said. “Unbeknownst to myself and my detectives, they lowered the bond,� Varga said. In an interview with Sauk Valley Media last week, Watts’ father, Wilburn, confirmed that his son was living on his farm in Arkansas. Sacco-Miller was sick Monday and unavailable for an interview. Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss said he didn’t disagree with anything in Sibley’s letter. “I’m 100 percent behind John Simonton and the things he plans to do if he wins the office,� Langloss said in response to a question about the election. “I think there are many opportunities for partnerships that we have not been able to make.�

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Kevin Barry, an Irish author, said, “When you wake up, instead of checking emails on your phone, or counting your retweets, pick up a pen and scratch a few sentences into a notebook.” Or sit at a computer keyboard and type a few articles into a word processor. Over the last seven columns, I have been stressing counting, primarily by the defenders. Here is one more example, by way of revision because someone once told me that repetition is good in a teaching environment. (I hope he is right.) South zooms into four hearts. West leads the spade queen. How should the declarer-play and defense go? Note that three no-trump

has no chance. That is usually a tough contract to make when you have two or three aces to dislodge. The defenders have a lot of time to establish and run their long suit.

In four hearts, South starts with four losers: one in each suit. He has 10 possible tricks: two spades, four hearts, two diamonds and two clubs. However, he will get those two club tricks only if East errs, since declarer has no dummy entry outside clubs. South’s best chance is to win trick one with the spade ace and play a club, hoping the opponent with the ace wins immediately. West, though, should play his eight, starting a high-low with an even number. East should then work out that declarer started with two clubs. (With four, South would not be attacking clubs this quickly; he would surely be drawing trumps.) So East should duck the first club, take the second, and return a spade to kill the contract. © 2014 UFS

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Ethiopian co-pilot hijacks plane to Geneva GENEVA (AP) – It seemed like a routine overnight flight until the Ethiopian Airlines jetliner went into a dive and oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling. Only then did the terrified passengers – bound for Italy from Addis Ababa – realize something was terribly wrong. The co-pilot had locked his captain from the cockpit, commandeered the plane, and headed for Geneva, where he used a rope to lower himself out of a window, then asked for political asylum. Authorities say a prison cell

is more likely. One passenger said the hijacker threatened to crash the plane if the pilot didn’t stop pounding on the locked door. Another said he was terrified “for hours” Monday as the plane careened across the sky. “It seemed like it was falling from the sky,” 45-year-old Italian Diego Carpelli said of the Boeing 767-300. The jetliner carrying 200 passengers and crew took off from the Ethiopian capital on a flight to Milan and then Rome, but sent a distress message

over Sudan that it had been hijacked, an Ethiopian official said. Once the plane was over Europe, two Italian fighter jets and later French jets were scrambled to accompany it. Italian Air Force Col. Girolamo Iadiciccio said the order to scramble came from NATO to ensure the plane didn’t harm national security and didn’t stray off-route. The plane landed in Geneva about 6 a.m. local time. Officials said no one on the flight was injured and the hijacker was taken into cus-

tody after surrendering to Swiss police. “The pilot went to the toilet and [the co-pilot] locked himself in the cockpit,” Geneva airport chief executive Robert Deillon told reporters. He “wanted asylum in Switzerland.” It wasn’t immediately clear why he chose Switzerland, where Swiss voters recently demanded curbs on immigration. However, Italy has a reputation among many Africans as not being hospitable to asylum seekers.

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CHEMICAL SPILL

More than month after spill, W. Virginians wary of water Officials reluctant to call it ‘safe’ to drink CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – More than a month after chemicals seeped into West Virginia’s biggest water supply, Jeanette Maddox would rather bundle up, drive to a shopping center parking lot and fill jugs of water from the spigot of a tanker truck than trust the tap in her kitchen. This is Maddox’s new routine three times a week, what she considers a necessary burden to feel safe drinking water, cooking with it and making coffee. For weeks, government officials have said the running water in nine counties is suitable for all daily needs. But Maddox, like many of the 300,000 residents whose water was contaminated Jan. 9, is not convinced. She notes that officials waited 4 to 10 days, depending on the neighborhood, before allowing people to use their water. In the days right after Freedom Industries leaked chemicals into the Elk River in Charleston, officials said the water should be used only for flushing toilets and fighting fires.

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is subjective. Instead, they use phrases such as “appropriate to use.” “Well, they won’t use the word ‘safe,’” said Maddox, who lives with her two daughters and two grandsons in Charleston. “But, the water is ‘OK.’ We don’t know that.” Maddox is not alone, as vis-

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spill, and stripped PPH, are used to clean coal. Little is known about their toxicity, in the short or long term. Neither is considered hazardous by federal standards. Only a handful of studies exist for crude MCHM, and they were on lab animals. Today, doctors are still advising some patients, such as people with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems, to avoid the water on a case-by-case basis, said Kanawha County Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta. Outside water continues to be brought in by tanker trucks and military vehicles, under orders by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s administration. The public still demands it, Tomblin said. “It is impossible to predict when this will change, if ever,” Tomblin wrote in a Jan. 29 request for more federal help. Last week, Tomblin changed his mind on in-home water testing, which he and other officials showed little interest in before. The inspections are part of a larger study Tomblin ordered that looks into key details that officials relied upon initially to lift the wateruse ban.

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White House: Stimulus was good for economy GOP leaders: Bill spent too much for too little in return RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) – The costly $787 billion spending bill that President Barack Obama signed into law soon after taking office boosted the economy and helped avoid another Great Depression, the White House said in a status report on Monday’s fifth anniversary of the law’s enactment.

Republican leaders in Congress took note of the anniversary, too, but argued that the bill spent too much for too little in return. White House economic adviser Jason Furman said the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act made other targeted investments that will pay dividends for years to come. By itself, the stimulus bill saved or created an average of 1.6 million jobs a year for 4 years through the end of 2012,

Furman said in a White House blog post. Half of the total fiscal support for the economy, or about $689 billion, from the recovery act and subsequent measures was in the form of tax cuts directed mostly at families. The remainder was spent on such things as rebuilding roads and bridges, preventing teacher layoffs and providing temporary help for people who lost their jobs or needed other assistance because of the

poor economy. The report said recovery act spending will have a positive effect on long-run growth, boost the economy’s potential output and ultimately offset much of the law’s initial cost. More than 40,000 miles of roads and more than 2,700 bridges have been upgraded, nearly 700 drinking water systems serving more than 48 million people have been brought into compliance with federal clean water

standards and highspeed Internet was introduced to about 20,000 community institutions. “While these figures are substantial, they still nevertheless understate the full magnitude of the administration’s response to the crisis,� Furman wrote. He noted that the report focused solely on the effects of fiscal legislation. It did not evaluate other administration policies that aided the recovery,

such as stabilizing the financial system, rescuing the auto industry and supporting the housing sector. Republicans were in less of a mood to celebrate. “The ‘stimulus’ has turned out to be a classic case of big promises and big spending with little results,� House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said in a written statement. “Five years and hundreds of billions of dollars later, millions of families are still asking ‘Where are the jobs?’�

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Computer whizzes brainstorm for cash at hackathons 1,500 sessions planned around world this year SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – It used to be that “hacking� was just a type of crime, a computer break-in. But today, the term is also part of a growing – and perfectly legal – mainstay of the tech sector. Computer programming competitions known as “hackathons� have spread like viruses in recent years as ways for geeks, nerds and designers to get together to eat pizza, lose sleep and create something new. The formal, marathon group brainstorming sessions are focused on everything from developing lucrative apps to using computer code to solve the world’s problems. This year a record 1,500 hackathons are planned around the globe, up from just a handful in 2010. “A hackathon is the fastest way to actually do something about an idea,� said Nima Adelkhani, organizer of the weekend-long Hack for Peace in the Middle East competition in San Francisco this month.

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Fanya Young (right) and other participants work on their computers during a coding and team formation session Feb. 8 at FinCapDev San Francisco Hackathon in San Francisco. A record 1,500 hackathons around the world are planned for this year, up from just a few dozen in 2010, and their focus is broadening from developing lucrative apps to solving problems with coding for an array of issues including dental, fashion, immigration, transgender and social justice. Law enforcement has not abandoned the term. Dozens of federally convicted “hackers� are serving prison sentences for computer fraud and other cybercrimes. And the Justice Department’s cybercrime budget this year is $9 million to target offenses that include “hacking.� But the new uses have

popped up with increasing frequency since a pair of tech events in 1999 where developers worked together to write programs. Yahoo gets recognition for the first official hackathon in 2005. And Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been largely credited with helping broaden the

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definitions by urging his staff to “hack� by “building something quickly or testing the boundaries of what can be done.� A new Facebook option that went live Thursday

allowing users more than 50 ways to identify their gender beyond male and female was conceived during a company hackathon 4 months ago. This month, the first global hackathon for Black Male Achievement was held in Oakland, Calif. Music Hack Day is coming in Tokyo and Hackomotive competitors will develop apps in Santa Monica, Calif., that make it easier to buy and sell cars. During these sorts of tech-heavy, weekend competitions, teams of computer programmers, software engineers and developers huddle over monitors for hours, working up new apps for smartphones or other devices. A panel of judges selects winners, and prizes are usually awarded. “Developers are a rare breed, where they get paid a lot of money to do this job during the week, and they enjoy it so much they want to do it more on the weekend,� said Jon Gotfriend, who’s been going to hackathons for more than 3 years.

As such events have become more popular, a set of rules has coalesced. Teams are typically made up of a handful of people. Designs, ideas and even mock-ups can be worked on in advance, but everyone starts writing code at the same time. And teams own whatever they come up with. The opening stages of a hackathon can be exciting as challenges, prizes, teams and judges are introduced. But within hours, there’s a quiet buzz and lots of keyboard clicking as programmers make their ideas a reality. Participants arrive with sleeping bags, deodorant, toothbrushes, pillows and laptops. By morning’s wee hours, pizza, energy drinks and bean bag chairs are in hot demand. Candy of all kinds is consumed, and by the time the buzzer goes off after 24 or 48 hours, most participants are disheveled and a little loopy. Like the tech industry itself, hackathon participants are mostly men. But some organizers are trying to change that.

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Orioles make first big signing of offseason by agreeing to a 4-year, $27.5 million deal with free agent pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. The 30-year-old righthander started 31 games for Indians in 2013.

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Oregon’s Sam Lambrigtsen speeds past Fulton’s Averi Leitzen during a regional game last week. The Hawks will meet one of the few teams that can match their speed and pace in the Prophetstown Prophets today at the 2A Aurora Christian Sectional.

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Scouts watching today’s 2A Aurora Christian Sectional semifinal will probably write down one word when the Prophetstown Prophets and Oregon Hawks take the court. That word: Small. After watching the game for awhile, that scout will likely put down another word: Fast. Both would be right, and whichever team can used that speed to wreak the most havoc on defense and cause matchup problems on offense will likely be dancing into

s .EED MORE INFORMATION ON THE SECTIONAL action that starts today? Check out preview capsules for both the 2A Aurora Christian and 1A Forreston Sectionals on B5. the sectional title game. Waiting for them there will be either Byron (27-3) or Aurora Christian (12-14). Veteran Prophetstown coach Don Robinson understands that there is little point to worry about any team other than the Hawks at this point.

“You know when both our teams take the court that we aren’t going to intimidate anyone,” Robinson said. “Neither of us has the size for that. It’s all about effort and executing as a team. They have so many weapons, and can really create problems on defense. It’s so hard not to get into foul trouble against them.” Robinson has one word in mind when it comes to the Hawks: Scary. “They are just so fast,” Robinson said. “You always worry about getting into foul trouble with them.” SCARY CONTINUED ON B5

o, what did we learn about the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team? The short-attentionspan answers are the Americans can skate, score and check in what amounted to a 1-week regular season. I think we already knew the Americans had the goaltending to capture the gold, and a couple pairs of shut-down defensemen to convince you they wouldn’t get outclassed in a specific area. But yet, in a cold-eyed evaluation of the preliminary round, the Americans played one team worthy of a medal, and they couldn’t beat the Russians without a gimmick. The Americans finished with a 2-1-0-0 record, Olympic standings being as silly as the NHL’s. If you’re keeping score at home, that’s two regulation wins, one overtime/ shootout win, and zero overtime/shootout losses and regulation losses. Got it? Yes, that’s from the same idiots who let a team use the same shooter again and again and . . . Moving right along, the Americans earned the second seed in the medal round bracket, behind Sweden and ahead of Canada. ROSENBLOOM CONTINUED ON B3

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As intimidating as ever Famed No. 3 makes dramatic return to racing BY MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Richard Childress pumped his fist above his head, emphatically celebrating his grandson’s latest accomplishment. It was a rare show of emotion from the usually stoic team owner. Then again, this moment was far from normal. Austin Dillon took the iconic No. 3 – the number the late Dale Earnhardt drove to 67 wins and six of his seven championships – out of pseudoretirement and put it back atop the scoring tower at Daytona International Speedway.

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Daytona 500 Lineup 1. Austin Dillon 2. Greg Biffle 3. Ryan Newman 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 5. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Dillon might as well have grabbed the largest Earnhardt tribute flag ever made and waved it all around NASCAR’s most famous track. “The 3 is special to all of us,” Childress said. “The family, the Earnhardt family, to every one of us, but I think it’s special because

Austin, our family, is in the car.” Dillon will be the talk of the Daytona – and of all of racing – for the next 6 days after winning the pole for Sunday’s season-opening Daytona 500. The famed number already was in the spotlight, as Childress decided to put it back on track in the Sprint Cup Series for the first time since his driver and friend’s fatal accident in the 2001 Daytona 500. “The legend of Dale has lived on for a long time and is going to continue to live on forever,” AP Dillon said before his poleAustin Dillon walks in the garage area after his qualifying run for sitting run.” the Daytona 500 on Sunday. Dillon won the pole position in his EVER CONTINUED ON B2 first competition using Dale Earnhardt’s iconic No. 3 car. WINTER OLYMPICS

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Starlin Castro had the team’s highest on-base percentage out of the leadoff position during the 2013 season. That makes him the most likely candidate for the top of the Cubs’ order in 2014. and come put your stuff in here?’ I wasn’t going to do it, and the next day I come in, and all my stuff is next to him. “The stuff he does for young guys and the team is amazing.� Russell hopes Dempster returns to pitch, adding that he is respected in Chicago and around baseball. Russell recalled during Kerry Wood’s bowling tournament when Dempster arrived dressed as Bill Murray’s character in “Kingpin.� “It was one of the funniest things I’ve seen,� Russell said. “And he made us rookies [perform] the Cubs’ ‘American Idol,’ which was a big hit with everybody.� After one season, Russell recalled that he and then-Cubs pitcher Andrew Cashner were treated to a private viewing of Blackhawks practice, and later fitted with equipment to skate on the United Center ice. “Ryan is one of the only guys who could get that worked out,� Russell said. Clean slate? Outfielder Brett Jackson, the Cubs’ first pick in the 2009 draft, said he isn’t thinking about his prolific strike-

out rate as he tries to raise his stock this spring. “It’s something that I’m not going to acknowledge moving forward,� said Jackson, who has struck out 417 times in 1,162 atbats over the last three minor league seasons. “I think the last couple years have been a search for finding myself at the plate and overcoming the pressures I was putting on myself, the pressures I was getting externally. Obviously, the strikeouts were in the corner of my mind at the time, and being told I was striking out too much. “Not to put the blame on anyone but myself, and I take full accountability. But I’m confident in the adjustments I’ve made, and that’s something I can improve on and better myself at in the future.’’ Jackson, 25, said he has recovered from turf toe and a sore right calf that limited him to 95 games in the minors last summer. He added that he worked this winter on becoming a wellrounded player from a mental and physical aspect, and benefited from conducting a couple of clinics with youths in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Job available at third base Davidson working on game, not worrying about spot GLENDALE, Ariz. – Matt Davidson was acquired this offseason to be the White Sox’s third baseman of the future, but the 22-yearold indicated Sunday that he is not necessarily approaching his first spring training with the club as a job interview. “I really just want to make myself the best player I can, if that’s breaking with the team or going to Triple A,�

Davidson file Age: 22 Bats/Throws: 2 2 Position: 4HIRD BASE FYI: &IRST ROUND PICK TH OF THE AMATEUR DRAFT BY $IAMONDBACKS Davidson said. “I want to make sure that I make myself the best player I can and not try to win a job or try to do this. I don’t want to come in and have a

great spring and then at the end have no clue of what I’m doing.� The Sox traded closer Addison Reed to the Diamondbacks to obtain Davidson, who will compete with Jeff Keppinger and Conor Gillaspie for a spot at third after playing just 31 games with Arizona. Most Sox position players report Thursday, but Davidson arrived at Camelback Ranch 2 weeks early to

become acclimated to his new team. Along with a handful of other players, he worked with hitting coach Todd Steverson on Sunday. “[Steverson and I] have been working on using the whole field,� Davidson said. “I kind of got away from that the last couple years, pulling a lot of balls, so I’m just trying to use the whole field and hopefully the average goes up and the strikeouts [go down].�

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“Dale Earnhardt is not just famous because of the number,� Dillon said. “He is Dale Earnhardt. He was a hero in everybody’s mind, including myself. ... That’s the coolest thing about everything that’s going on.� Fans still lamenting the loss of Earnhardt may have mixed emotions about seeing another driver in the No. 3.

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MESA, Ariz. – Starlin Castro batted leadoff in 40 games in 2013, and early indications are that’s where he’ll start 2014. Castro’s .315 on-base percentage at the top of the order was the highest of any of his lineup spots last season for the Cubs, but that’s hardly an ideal mark for a leadoff batter. Manager Rick Renteria said he believes Castro, aided by confidence, could have a rebound season, whether or not he stays at the top of the order. “Numbers are simply results,� Renteria said Sunday, adding that he will evaluate other candidates in spring training. “And we need to figure out what an individual is doing that is creating the result. If we can change the approach or mindset, these numbers might be able to change. “So, they might not necessarily show themselves as being a leadoff-type guy or a potential power guy or No. 3 guy. The numbers will tell you where he fits in that lineup. The numbers might not be there yet, but it doesn’t mean they won’t be.’’ Although Castro has run-producing talent, he might be the Cubs’ best option at the top. “We have the whole spring to develop a scheme as to who might fall into that role,� Renteria said. “Anyone can look through all the numbers and see the on-base guy, in particular. It’s not necessarily the easiest piece to find. And even perceived on-base guys aren’t the [players with the] highest rate.� Ryan’s hope: Reliever James Russell said he and Jeff Samardzija were surprised to learn that former teammate Ryan Dempster announced he won’t pitch in 2014 because of health and family reasons. “I remember my first camp I had a rollaway locker right in front of the shower, and I was terrified,� Russell recalled. “The first person to say something to me was Demp, and he said, ‘They gave me an open locker next to me. Why don’t you get away from that rollaway locker

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But those closest to the “Intimidator� welcomed its return. “I think it’s great for Austin and Richard, grandson and grandfather being able to come together and doing something like that with a number that’s been in their family for so many years,� Dale Earnhardt Jr. said. “It has a lot of history inside their family. ... I’m happy for them. “Once we get out on the racetrack ... you won’t even think about the 3 on the side. That

will sort of become normal. I’m glad that it’s back. It was going to come back. ... It’s a good situation that I can be comfortable with, and I’m happy for that because it could have just as easily been a difficult situation that I wouldn’t have been comfortable with.� Childress kept the stylized version of the No. 3, but tweaked the color scheme. He switched it from a white number with red trimming to a red number with black trimming.

That was enough to satisfy Dale Sr.’s mother, Martha, who had been uneasy about seeing it back on the track. “I know it was Richard’s number when he drove and this is his grandson, and I understand that,� Martha Earnhardt said in an interview with Fox Sports 1. “As long as they don’t make it look like the No. 3. If they painted it a different color, I can sort of deal with it, but I don’t want to see the black No. 3 there just like Dale’s.�

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Here are some highlights from Monday’s action at the Sochi Olympics: LOST IN A FOG Soup was the special on the Olympic menu. Thick, soupy fog in the mountains rolled in to Krasnaya Polyana on Sunday night, stuck around on Monday and knocked out a bunch of events. A men’s biathlon race and a snowboard event were both postponed. PROTEST & POLITICS An Italian gay-rights activist says she was detained for several hours by police. The police say no such thing happened. Vladimir Luxuria, a former Italian parliament lawmaker who has become a prominent transgender rights crusader and television personality, told The Associated Press she was stopped while carrying a rainbow flag that read in Russian: “Gay is OK.� AND IT’S GOT ME MOVING Rivals compare her to a dancer because she skis with rhythm. She also wins plenty of gold. Darya Domracheva became the first female to win three gold medals in biathlon at the same Olympics when she won the 12.5-kilometer mass start race. THE (NOR)WAY HOME Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal tells the AP he’s skipping his

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Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the United States celebrate their first place following the flower ceremony in the ice dance free dance figure skating finals on Monday in Sochi, Russia.

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Skiers take a chair lift up the mountain in heavy fog near the alpine skiing training slopes on Monday in Sochi. The fog caused the postponement of several events. last race at the Olympics because of allergies he thinks are “from the concrete that’s in the air.� Svindal failed to win a medal in three races and was to have raced in Wednesday’s giant slalom. ... Cross-country skier Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen, whose brother died on the eve of the Olympics, has left Sochi and gone home. Norway was reprimanded by the IOC after its skiers wore black armbands in honor of Sten Anders Jacobsen.

Davis, White nearly flawless for USA’s first ice dancing title BY RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer

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Babcock said that his best players are the ones CONTINUED FROM B1 skating on a line with the Blackhawks captain. They’ll face the survivor Another important lesof the Czech Republicson we learned about the Slovakia border war U.S. team is that it can Wednesday, and after play without the puck. winning that one, they’ll Good thing, too, because face a border war of their the Americans didn’t own against Canada on have it for most of the Friday for the right to play third period against the for the gold in the last Russians. event of the 2014 Games. The Americans couldn’t In examining in greatplay their puck-posseser detail what we’ve sion game because the learned about the Ameri- Russians were better cans, start with evidence at it and thus dictated their forwards can score. the play. In a fly-or-die That was supposed to be period, the Americans a big question about the showed they could stay Yanks, although I wonwith their checks and dered why when I heard adapt quickly to reading it. After all, four of the their landmarks on an top 11 goal scorers in the ice surface that is wider NHL are Americans, only than they’re used to. one fewer than Canada. Once the U.S. gets past Not only can the U.S. the Czechs or Slovaks, score, but the Americans they will face the best of showed depth in the the best at puck possesopener against Slovakia, sion. If they aren’t willgetting goals from all ing to come back hard four lines and even durand stick with defensive ing a line change. assignments, then they’ll Now, if only Patrick head home early. Kane could score. He has Remarkably, we learned made some nice passes the U.S. team can play and seemed to have physical and can play it been dangerous every well. They took the body shift he played with against the slick Russians Joe Pavelski, but then, on the wider ice and it every American who has worked. They hit the skated with Pavelski has Russian stars, and the been dangerous. Russian stars stayed hit. In fact, the Wisconsin It’s a dangerous way to native is threatening to try to win a gold medal. become the 2014 version The wider ice punishes of Jonathan Toews, circa a missed check worse 2010. Of that Toews, who than in the NHL. When would be named most you run at an opponent outstanding forward, in the Olympics and Canadian coach Mike miss, you need a taxi to FREE KITCHEN DESIGNS BY 463 s !PPLIANCES s -ATTRESSES

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get back to the slot, and by then you’ve probably given up a quality scoring chance. But the ability to play physical is a handy weapon because it can bother some Europeans who aren’t used to it on the wider ice. Perhaps the most important thing we learned was the Americans showed they’re mentally strong. I don’t know if it’s a surprise or not, but you never know how players will act when they go over the boards in front of the world like this until they actually go over the boards. After that emotional and dramatic win over a Russian team with home-country advantage, there was the fear the Americans would let down against a considerably less talented Slovenian team. And then Phil Kessel scored in the first 64 seconds. And then Kessel scored again. And again. And there you go, a decisive victory over an opponent the way a gold-medal contender should do it. Kessel’s goals and the response against Slovenia marked the third time in three games that maturity was demanded and delivered. The game before that, the Yanks refused to die against the the Russians after Pavel Datsyuk did another Pavel Datsyuk thing in the third period.

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In the opener against Slovakia, the Americans gave up the tying goal in the second period of a game they seemed to control, but instead of falling apart, they destroyed the Slovaks with six straight goals. Talk about the ability to respond. And talk about perhaps the most important trait now that we’ve entered a week of win or go home.

SOCHI, Russia – Through 17 years of grueling practices, of defeats and victories, Meryl Davis and Charlie White insist they’ve never considered parting ways. A perfect pairing, they were nearly flawless at the Sochi Olympics, and on Monday they became the first Americans to win an ice dance gold medal. “The closest we came to breaking up, I can’t pinpoint one because there hasn’t been one,� Davis, 27, said. “Certainly there have been struggles. It hasn’t been easy to get where we are. ... It’s a partnership which I couldn’t have asked for more. “Charlie and I are very different. We used those differences to balance it out. There has never been a moment of doubt.�

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada, the 2010 champions, took silver, while bronze went to Russia’s Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov. Davis and White won silver in Vancouver, but in the 4 years since they have overtaken the Canadians, their training partners in Detroit under Russian coach Marina Zoueva. The reigning world champs scored 116.63 points in the free dance to finish with 195.52, 4.53 ahead of Virtue and Moir. When their program to “Sheherazade� ended with White on a knee, Davis rested her head on his back in exhausted elation. The two started skating together in 1997 in Michigan, and on the biggest day of their career, they performed just as they had visualized it.

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Conf. 12-0 9-2 7-4 7-4 4-4 5-6 3-7 3-7 2-9 0-10

Conf. 9-1 6-4 6-4 6-4 3-7 0-10

All 20-5 18-11 16-11 15-11 13-15 1-22

Monday’s results 3A Mendota Regional s ,A3ALLE 0ERU VS 2OCK &ALLS PPD TO TODAY s $IXON VS 3TREATOR PPD TO TODAY Today’s games 3A Mendota Regional s ,A3ALLE 0ERU VS 2OCK &ALLS P M s $IXON VS 3TREATOR P M

Conf. 10-1 8-2 7-4 7-5 5-7 1-9 1-10

All 27-3 20-3 16-8 19-11 15-14 6-18 5-21

Monday’s result 3A Mendota Regional s 2OCK &ALLS VS ,A3ALLE 0ERU PPD TO TODAY Today’s games 3A Mendota Regional s 2OCK &ALLS VS ,A3ALLE 0ERU 2A Aurora Christian Sectional s /REGON VS 0ROIPHETSTOWN s "YRON VS !URORA #HRISTIAN

Conf. 13-0 9-3 9-5 9-5 6-7 5-8 2-10 0-13

All 27-2 20-6 20-10 17-12 8-16 14-14 10-16 4-25

Monday’s result 1A Forreston Sectional s !MBOY VS $AKOTA PPD TO TODAY Today’s games 2A Aurora Christian Sectional s /REGON VS 0ROIPHETSTOWN 1A Forreston Sectional s !MBOY VS $AKOTA

NUIC East Aquin Dakota Durand Forreston Ashton-Franklin Center South Beloit Orangeville Pecatonica Milledgeville Polo

Conf. 13-0 12-1 10-3 8-5 7-6 4-9 4-9 3-10 3-10 1-11

All 21-10 25-6 20-8 16-14 14-12 6-15 5-19 9-20 7-20 2-26

Monday’s result 1A Forreston Sectional s $AKOTA VS !MBOY PPD TO TODAY

All 21-3 18-3 13-10 13-13 9-13 13-12 8-13 7-13 6-21 3-17

Today’s games s 2IVER 2IDGE AT 7EST #ARROLL s 7ARREN AT 0EARL #ITY Wednesday’s games s %AST $UBUQUE AT ,ENA 7INSLOW s 3CALES -OUND AT 3TOCKTON Friday’s games s %ASTLAND AT %AST $UBUQUE s ,ENA 7INSLOW AT 7ARREN s 0EARL #ITY AT 3CALES -OUND s 3TOCKTON AT 2IVER 2IDGE s 7EST #ARROLL AT 'ALENA Postseason pairings CLASS 2A North Boone Regional Monday, Feb. 24 s .O 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY VS .O .ORTH Boone, 6 s .O 0ECATONICA VS .O /REGON Tuesday, Feb. 25 s .O 7INNEBAGO VS 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY North Boone, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 26 s .O "YRON VS 0ECATONICA /REGON Friday, Feb. 28 s #HAMPIONSHIP Winner advances to Bureau Valley Sectional vs. Aurora Christian Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 Princeton Regional Tuesday, Feb. 25 s .O 0ROPHETSTOWN VS .O 0RINCETON 7 Wednesday, Feb. 26 s .O 3ENECA VS 0ROPHETSTOWN 0RINCeton, 6 s .O (ALL VS .O "UREAU 6ALLEY Friday, Feb. 28 s #HAMPIONSHIP Winner advances to Bureau Valley Sectional vs. Morrison Regional winner, 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 5 Morrison Regional Monday, Feb 24 s .O 2IVERDALE VS .O 7EST #ARROLL Tuesday, Feb. 25 s .O .EWMAN VS 2IVERDALE 7EST #ARroll, 7 Wednesday, Feb. 26 s .O &ULTON VS .O -ORRISON Friday, Feb. 28 s #HAMPIONSHIP Winner advances to Bureau Valley Sectional vs. Princeton Regional winner, 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 5 CLASS 1A Amboy Regional Monday, Feb. 24 s .O !NNAWAN VS .O ,A-OILLE Ohio, 7 Tuesday, Feb. 25 s .O 0AW 0AW VS .O !MBOY s .O !&# VS .O %RIE Wednesday, Feb. 26 s .O )NDIAN #REEK VS !NNAWAN LaMoille-Ohio, 6 s 0AW 0AW !MBOY VS !&# %RIE Friday, Feb. 28 s #HAMPIONSHIP Winner advances to River Ridge Sectional vs. Galena Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4

Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 37 18 .673 Phoenix 30 21 .588 Golden State 31 22 .585 L.A. Lakers 18 35 .340 Sacramento 18 35 .340

Today’s games 1A Forreston Sectional s $AKOTA VS !MBOY

Today’s games !TLANTA AT )NDIANA P M Cleveland at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 6 p.m. #HARLOTTE AT $ETROIT P M Orlando at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. New York at Memphis, 7 p.m. -IAMI AT $ALLAS P M Phoenix at Denver, 8 p.m. 3AN !NTONIO AT , ! #LIPPERS P M Wednesday’s games Orlando at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Detroit at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Chicago at Toronto, 6 p.m. 7ASHINGTON AT !TLANTA P M )NDIANA AT -INNESOTA P M New York at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Boston at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Brooklyn at Utah, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Portland, 9 p.m. Golden State at Sacramento, 9 p.m. (OUSTON AT , ! ,AKERS P M

College basketball Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Syracuse (64) 25-0 1,624 1 2. Florida (1) 23-2 1,543 3 3. Wichita St. 27-0 1,489 4 4. Arizona 23-2 1,427 2 5. Duke 20-5 1,296 8 6. San Diego St. 22-2 1,232 5 7. Cincinnati 23-3 1,157 10 8. Kansas 19-6 1,129 7 9. Villanova 22-3 1,020 6 10. Saint Louis 23-2 1,019 12 11. Creighton 21-4 991 18 11. Louisville 21-4 991 13 13. Michigan St. 21-5 788 9 14. Virginia 21-5 752 17 )OWA 16. Wisconsin 21-5 609 21 )OWA 3T 18. Kentucky 19-6 579 14 19. Texas 20-5 577 19 20. Michigan 18-7 421 15 21. UConn 20-5 382 24 22. Memphis 19-6 204 20 23. UCLA 20-5 168 — 24. Ohio St. 20-6 133 22 25. Gonzaga 23-4 112 — Others receiving votes: North Carolina 54, Arizona St. 45, Pittsburgh 21, SMU 21, Stephen F. Austin 8, Oklahoma 7, New Mexico 3, VCU 2, Green Bay 1, Kansas St. 1, Louisiana Tech 1. Today’s games No. 5 Duke at Georgia Tech, 8 p.m. No. 6 San Diego State vs. Utah State, P M No. 8 Kansas at Texas Tech, 7 p.m. No. 9 Villanova at Providence, 6 p.m. No. 11 Louisville vs. South Florida, 6 p.m. No. 14 Virginia at Virginia Tech, 8 p.m. .O )OWA AT )NDIANA P M .O )OWA 3TATE VS .O 4EXAS P M No. 18 Kentucky at Mississippi, 6 p.m. Wednesday’s games No. 1 Syracuse vs. Boston College, 6 p.m. No. 2 Florida vs. Auburn, 6 p.m. No. 3 Wichita State at Loyola of Chicago, 7 p.m. No. 4 Arizona at Utah, 9 p.m. No. 7 Cincinnati at UCF, 6 p.m. No. 10 St. Louis at George Mason, 6 p.m. No. 11 Creighton at Marquette, 7 p.m. .O 5#,! AT #ALIFORNIA P M No. 24 Ohio State vs. Northwestern, 6 p.m.

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NUIC West Conf. Eastland 11-1 East Dubuque 8-4 River Ridge-Scales Mound 8-4 Pearl City 8-4 Lena-Winslow 7-5 Stockton 5-6 Galena 5-7 Warren 1-12 West Carroll 0-11

All 25-5 17-7 16-10 17-12 14-10 13-15 15-9 4-23 3-23

Today’s games 1A Forreston Sectional s %ASTLAND VS 'ALENA Postseason pairings CLASS 3A Mendota Regional Monday’s results s .O ,A3ALLE 0ERU VS .O 2OCK &ALLS ppd. to today s .O $IXON VS .O 3TREATOR PPD TO today Today’s games s .O ,A3ALLE 0ERU VS .O 2OCK &ALLS s .O $IXON VS .O 3TREATOR Wenesday’s games s .O -ENDOTA VS ,A3ALLE 0ERU 2OCK Falls, 6 s .O 3TERLING VS $IXON 3TREATOR Thursday’s games s #HAMPIONSHIP Winner advances to IVC Sectional vs. Peoria Notre Dame Regional winner, 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 CLASS 2A Aurora Christian Sectional Today’s games s 0ROPHETSTOWN VS /REGON s "YRON VS !URORA #HRISTIAN Thursday’s games s #HAMPIONSHIP Winner advances to Monmouth Supersectional vs. Fieldcrest Sectional winner, 7 p.m., Feb. 24 CLASS 1A Forreston Sectional Monday’s results s !MBOY VS $AKOTA PPD TO TODAY s 'ALENA VS %ASTLAND PPD TO TODAY Today’s games s !MBOY VS $AKOTA P M s 'ALENA VS %ASTLAND P M Thursday’s games s #HAMPIONSHIP Winner advances to DeKalb Supersectional vs. Harvest Christian Academy Sectional winner, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24

Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Michigan St. 10-3 .769 21-5 .808 Michigan 10-3 .769 18-7 .720 )OWA Wisconsin 8-5 .615 21-5 .808 Ohio St. 7-6 .538 20-6 .769 Nebraska 6-6 .500 14-10 .583 Minnesota 6-7 .462 17-9 .654 Purdue 5-7 .417 15-10 .600 Northwestern 5-8 .385 12-14 .462 )NDIANA Penn St. 4-9 .308 13-13 .500 )LLINOIS Today’s game )OWA AT )NDIANA P M Wednesday’s games Northwestern at Ohio St., 6 p.m. )LLINOIS AT -INNESOTA P M Thursday’s games Michigan St. at Purdue, 6 p.m. Penn St. at Nebraska, 8 p.m.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Southeast W Miami 37 Atlanta 25 Washington 25 Charlotte 23 Orlando 16

)NDIANA Chicago Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee

GB — 3½ 8 10 14

Division L Pct 14 .725 26 .490 27 .481 30 .434 38 .296

GB — 12 12½ 15 22½

Central Division W L Pct 27 25 .519 22 30 .423 20 33 .377 9 43 .173

GB ˆ 13 18 20½ 31

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 38 15 .717 Houston 36 17 .679 Dallas 32 22 .593 Memphis 29 23 .558 New Orleans 23 29 .442 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 43 12 .782 Portland 36 17 .679 Minnesota 25 28 .472 Denver 24 27 .471 Utah 19 33 .365

GB — 2 6½ 8½ 14½ GB — 6 17 17 22½

SVM SCOUTS 2014 1A/2A GIRLS BASKETBALL SECTIONALS 2A Aurora Christian

1A Forreston Sectional

When: Tuesday, Thursday Where: Aurora Christian High School Teams: Aurora Christian (12-14), Byron (27-3), Oregon (19-11), Prophetstown (27-2) Players to watch: Alyssa Andersen, Aurora Christian sr. G; McKaylee Beeter, Oregon sr. G; Natasha Brown, Aurora Christian F; Clare Kramer, Prophetstown sr. F; Sam Lambrigtsen, Oregon sr. G; Ellie Lehne, Byron jr. F; Karlie Stafford, Prophetstown sr. F; Mayson Whipple, Byron sr. G Outlook: Prophetstown holds two victories over Oregon and one over Byron this season. The Prophets and Hawks are very similar animals – they use defensive pressure to create turnovers and points on the other end. Neither has the size to get stuck in a half-court game. Byron does. The Tigers are led by junior forward Ellie Lehne, who is well over 6-feet tall. Aurora Christian lost seven of its last 10 games before winning a regional crown. The Eagles seem to be the wild-card in this field. Favorite: Prophetstown Darkhorse: Oregon Winner to: Monmouth Supersectional vs. Fieldcrest Sectional winner, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. SVM prediction: Prophetstown

When: Tuesday, Thursday Where: Forreston High School Teams: Amboy (20-6), Dakota (25-6), Eastland (25-5), Galena (15-9) Players to watch: Jaycee Cleaver, Dakota jr. G; Kristi Ebbers, Dakota jr. F; Katie Furlong, Galena fr. C; Hannah Hake, Eastland sr. F; Kaitlyn Liebing, Amboy jr. C; Lexis Mamcomber, Eastland jr. F; Skylar Middendorf, Galena sr. G; Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy fr. G Outlook: Amboy is the crasher of this .5)# PARTY 4HE #LIPPERS ARE MAKING their first sectional appearance since 1990 and will have a tough task in Dakota in the semifinal. Galena is a bit of a surprise after finishing 5-7 in the .5)# 7EST WELL BEHIND THE CONFERENCE champions – Eastland. The Cougars have been the model of consistency this season with a strong inside game provided by Macomber and Hake, balanced by good shooting outside. EastLAND BEAT .5)# %AST CHAMPION !QUIN TO win the regional championship. Aquin won the last two 1A state titles. Favorite: Eastland Darkhorse: Amboy Winner to: DeKalb Supersectional vs. Harvest Christian Academy Sectional winner, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 SVM prediction: Eastland

Prophets have beat Hawks twice SCARY

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“They have such quick hands, and they have players that are right at the top in the area each week in steals for a reason,� Robinson said. Emy Wright is second in the area in steals with 4.1 a game. Sam Lambrigtsen is third at 3.8. Leading the area is Prophetstown’s Chris Johnson/Shaw Media Corrie Reiley at 4.6. Megan Boehle applies pressure on defense during a While the Hawks – who game against Fulton. Creating turnovers with presare led by reigning SVM sure is a staple of the Hawks’ defense. player of the year Lambrigtsen – are scary, the Prophets. Three Rivers North before Prophets have found a “We need to stay calm, cruising to the St. Bede way to succeed against and play the game how Regional. It is Prophetthem this season. we like to play it,� Wright stown’s first year in Class Prophetstown won said. “We have to stay out 2A, after playing in 1A the both matchups between of foul trouble and play last several seasons. the teams. The first was really good defense as a “They’re a solid team, a 63-53 win in the thirdteam. and they’re not going to place game at the Oregon “We’re so ready for it. beat themselves,� Oregon tournament to start We wanted to see them coach Kristy Eckardt said. the season. The other again after those first two “We have to take care was a 66-53 win at the games, and hopefully we of the ball, too. They do Polo tournament before can get a win this time everything so well, and Christmas. and keep our season we have to play our game Wright, who scored 23 going.� and be strong with the points in the opening Since playing the Hawks, ball and make good deciloss, has been waiting for Prophetstown went on sions. Hopefully, the third another chance at the to go undefeated in the time will be the charm.�

State schedule Today’s games $ETROIT AT )L #HICAGO P M "RADLEY AT 3 )LLINOIS P M -ISSOURI 3T AT )LLINOIS 3T P M Wednesday’s games DePaul at Xavier, 6 p.m. Wichita St. at Loyola, 7 p.m. Thursday’s games % )LLINOIS AT "ELMONT P M % -ICHIGAN AT . )LLINOIS P M 3)5% AT 4ENNESSEE 3T P M 5TAH 6ALLEY AT #HICAGO 3T P M 7 )LLINOIS AT $ENVER P M

Olympics Men’s hockey Today’s games Qualification Playoff Round Slovenia vs. Austria, 2 a.m. 2USSIA VS .ORWAY A M Czech Republic vs. Slovakia, 11 a.m. Switzerland vs. Latvia, 11 a.m. Wednesday’s games Quarterfinals Sweden vs. Slovenia-Austria winner, 2 a.m. &INLAND VS 2USSIA .ORWAY WINNER a.m. Canada vs. Switzerland-Latvia winner, 11 a.m. United States vs. Czech Republic-Slovakia winner, 11 a.m.

TBD, 6 a.m. TBD, 11 a.m.

9 a.m.

NBA Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 28 24 .538 Brooklyn 24 27 .471 New York 20 32 .385 Boston 19 35 .352 Philadelphia 15 39 .278

GB — 5 5 18 18

Thursday’s games No. 5 Duke at North Carolina, 8 p.m. No. 13 Michigan State at Purdue, 6 p.m. No. 21 UConn at Temple, 8 p.m. No. 22 Memphis at Rutgers, 6 p.m. No. 25 Gonzaga at BYU, 8 p.m.

Monday’s result 1A Forreston Sectional s %ASTLAND VS 'ALENA PPD TO TODAY

NUIC West Eastland East Dubuque River Ridge Warren Lena-Winslow Stockton Scales Mound Galena Pearl City West Carroll

Northern Illinois Big 12 West Ottawa Sterling Dixon Geneseo LaSalle-Peru Streator

Prophetstown Amboy Erie Riverdale Newman Morrison Bureau Valley Fulton

Friday’s games s !MBOY AT /REGON s -ENDOTA AT "YRON s 2OCK &ALLS AT 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY s 7INNEBAGO AT ,UTHERAN

Dakota Aquin Milledgeville Polo Pecatonica Ashton-Franklin Center Forreston Durand South Beloit Orangeville

Girls basketball

Three Rivers North

Today’s games s !LLEMAN AT 2OCK &ALLS s -ENDOTA AT ,UTHERAN s 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY AT 7INNEBAGO

Newman Bureau Valley Fulton Morrison Prophetstown Riverdale Erie Amboy

Friday, Feb. 28 s #HAMPIONSHIP Winner advances to River Ridge Sectional vs. South Beloit Regional, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5

Byron Mendota Rockford Lutheran Oregon Stillman Valley Rock Falls Winnebago

Big Northern West

Conf. 12-1 10-2 8-4 8-5 7-5 3-10 1-11 0-11

Wednesday, Feb. 26 s .O -ILLEDGEVILLE VS %ASTLAND &ORRESton, 6 s !QUIN (IAWATHA VS 0OLO 0EARL #ITY

Big Northern West

Friday’s games s 'ENESEO AT ,A3ALLE 0ERU s /TTAWA AT $IXON s 3TERLING AT 3TREATOR

Rockford Lutheran Winnebago Mendota Byron Stillman Valley Rock Falls Oregon

Forreston Regional Monday, Feb. 24 s .O %ASTLAND VS .O &ORRESTON

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Friday’s games Semifinals

Saturday’s game Bronze Medal Sunday’s game Gold Medal

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-vsCASSANDRA S. SAWYERS; DUSTIN J. SAWYERS; DEFENDANTS

BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. JALON J. BRUDER AKA JALON BRUDER,

EARN CASH NOW! 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: 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). 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 I588249

Defendant. 13CH 54 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30629 E. THOME RD. ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on December 5, 2013 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Permanent Index Number: 17-11-402-006 Commonly known as: 30629 E. Thome Rd., Rock Falls, IL 61071 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 3, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., in the main entrance lobby at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount is $95,054.49. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at ay time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-l) 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. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC

February 4, 11, 18, 2014

I590636

February 18th, 25th & March 4th 2014

13CH 105 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on December 11, 2013; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on April 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twentyfour (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 606 East 7th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Permanent Index No.: 11-27-382-001 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $124,355.06. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 Ahmed Motiwala Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6305840 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I590068 February 18th, 25th & March 4th 2014

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE-MORRISON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

PLAINTIFF,

Plaintiff,

-vs-

vs. JALON J. BRUDER AKA JALON BRUDER,

DEFENDANTS

Defendant.

13CH 105

13CH 54

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30629 E. THOME RD. ROCK FALLS, IL 61071

Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on December 11, 2013;

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on December 5, 2013 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit:

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: THE WEST 83 FEET OF THE EAST 383 FEET OF THE NORTH 100 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 18 IN CHAMBERLIN BROTHERS SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., SITUATED IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 606 East 7th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Permanent Index No.: 11-27-382-001 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $124,355.06. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 Ahmed Motiwala Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6305840 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I590068 February 18th, 25th & March 4th 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff,

TIMOTHY E. PLOCINSKI , MEGHAN PLOCINSKI, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

Lot 8 in Stonegate Estates Subdivision located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 20 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M. Whiteside County, Illinois. Permanent Index Number: 17-11-402-006 Commonly known as: 30629 E. Thome Rd., Rock Falls, IL 61071 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 3, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., in the main entrance lobby at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount is $95,054.49. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgage, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchase who acquires title from a mortgage shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at ay time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-l) 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. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC I590636

(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 on February 3, 2014, in Community State Bank of Rock Falls v. Ubaldo CidZaca, Santa O. Cid, Maria Vianey-Cid, Aniceto Coronado, Maria Coronado, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 13 CH 104 ST, Whiteside County, Illinois, 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 are Karen S. Reynolds, Vice President, Community State Bank of Rock Falls, 1801 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071, (815) 625-1110. (B) The common address of the real estate is 23 E. 3rd St., Sterling, Illinois 61081. C) The legal description of the real estate is: Sublot 12 of a Subdivision of Lots 11 and 12 in Block 39, West of Broadway, in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded September 23, 1856 in Plat Book 1, page 3. (D) The improvement on the real estate is a restaurant. (E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to sale. (F) The time and place of the sale are as follows: In lobby of the Whiteside County Courts Facility, 200 E. Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m. on April 3, 2014. (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 seven (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 OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com February 18, 25, and March 4, 2014

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). 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 I588249

F13070348 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

February 4, 11, 18, 2014

Plaintiff, vs. Jose D. Perales aka Jose Perales aka Jose Daniel Perales aka Joe Perales; Marisa D. Perales aka Marisa Perales aka Marisa Diane Perales aka Marisa Diane Cook aka Marisa D. Cook aka Marisa Cook; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

Property Address: 1814 Thome Drive, Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on December 11, 2013, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 3, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M. WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT A POINT 528.4 FEET EAST AND 662 FEET NORTH FROM AN IRON PIPE SET AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 8 IN THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE EXTENDED NORTH OF FIFTH AVENUE TO SAID CITY, 80 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF 19TH STREET OF SAID CITY, 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE EXTENDED NORTH OF FIFTH AVENUE OF SAID CITY, 80 FEET; THENCE WEST 100 FEET, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 1814 Thome Drive, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 11-16-478-003 Single-Family

Residence;

Judgment

Amount

The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 I589601 February 18, 25 & March 4th, 2014

13 CH 00139

Vs. Terry McCombs a/k/a Terry D. McCombs; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

13 CH 129

First Lien Position; $129799.56

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF

Defendants.

No. 13 CH 104 ST NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

11 CH 210 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

February 18th, 25th & March 4th 2014

v. UBALDO CID-ZACA, SANTA O. CID, MARIA VIANEY-CID, ANICETO CORONADO, MARIA CORONADO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

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.

CASSANDRA S. SAWYERS; DUSTIN J. SAWYERS;

Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on April 3, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/30/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/3/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 5, ALL OF LOT 6, AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 4 IN LEO J. WAHL SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-16-380-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1713 Avenue D Sterling, IL 61081 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 14-13-19428. I591148

February 18th, 25th, and March 4th 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.)

U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services PLAINTIFF Vs.

Toni L. Pini; et. al. DEFENDANTS

Lisa J. Buccola; et. al. DEFENDANTS

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:

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:

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.

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

PIN 07-08-04-159-002 Improved with Single Family Home

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 223 Lincoln Way Dixon, IL 61021

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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.

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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.

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Nicholas R. Mapson; et. al. DEFENDANTS

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/6/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/3/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST 65 FEET OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 15, WEST OF BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-21-437-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 502 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 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.

URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC. PLAINTIFF VS THERESA DAVIS AKA TERESA DAVIS; LAURIE FERNANDEZ; JOAN GONZALEZ; CATHERINE COWHICK; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CATHERINE E COWHICK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; COLLEEN BUCKWALTER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE E COWHICK A/K/A CATHERINE ELAINE COWHICK, DECEASED; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00176 819 EAST 15TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 11, 2013, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on April 3, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, 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: LOT 15 IN BLOCK 4 IN HOOVER HOME SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 11-22-108-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 819 EAST 15TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: TAN WITH VINYL SIDING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $50,780.24. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% 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. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1216018 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 2014

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 14-13-17453. Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 2014

NOTICE The Hahnaman Township Board of Trustees meet at the Hahnaman Township Hall located at 28835 Hub Street, Deer Grove. The meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Except May & October the meeting time is 8:00 p.m. September meeting changed to the second Monday due to Labor Day. Meeting dates are subject to change. The tentative meeting dates and times are: April 7, 2014 April 8, 2014 Annual Town Meeting 8:00 pm May 5, 2014 at 8:00 pm June 2, 2014 July 7, 2014 August 4, 2014 September 8, 2014 (second Monday) October 6, 2014 at 8:00 pm November 3, 2014 December 1, 2014 January 5, 2015 February 2, 2015 March 2, 2015

Feb. 18, 2014

Kimberly Egan Hahnaman Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN AND ROAD DISTRICT 2014 BUDGET Notice is here by given that the Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the township of Genesee, County of Whiteside, state of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014, will be available for public inspection by appointment with Township Clerk, Marcy Shank by calling 815-499-4150 between 5pm and 7pm. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said Tentative Budget will be held at 7:15pm on March 12, 2014 at the Genesee Township Building, 22231 Pilgrim Road, Coleta, with final action to be taken by the electors at that time. Dated February 13, 2014 Vicki Jacobs, Supervisor Marcy Shank, Clerk Genesee Township Whiteside County, IL February 18, 2014

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ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT GENESEE- HOPKINS-JORDAN MULTI-TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013 REVENUE SUMMARY Beginning Balance $166,335.75 Property Taxes $46,575.45 Interest $301.94 TOTAL REVENUE: $213,213.14 COMPENSATION SUMMARY (Range over $2500) Shirley Conklen $26,100.00 (Range Under $2500)- June Alber, Cindy S. Book, Kathie K. Donahue, Vicki Jacobs, Allen Shank, Marcy Shank, Lynette Springman, and Susan Williams Total-$3286. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $29,386. EXPENDITURE SUMMARY $9159.37 (All disbursements less than $2500) TOTAL VENUES- $38,545.37 ENDING BALANCE- $174,667.77

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court on February 3, 2014, in Community State Bank of Rock Falls v. Ubaldo Cid-Zaca, Santa O. Cid, Maria Vianey-Cid, Aniceto Coronado, Maria Coronado, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 13 CH 104 ST, Whiteside County, Illinois, 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 are Karen S. Reynolds, Vice President, Community State Bank of Rock Falls, 1801 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071, (815) 6251110. (B) The common address of the real estate is 23 E. 3rd St., Sterling, Illinois 61081. C) The legal description of the real estate is: Sublot 12 of a Subdivision of Lots 11 and 12 in Block 39, West of Broadway, in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded September 23, 1856 in Plat Book 1, page 3. (D) The improvement on the real estate is a restaurant. (E) The real estate may not be inspected prior to sale. (F) The time and place of the sale are as follows: In lobby of the Whiteside County Courts Facility, 200 E. Knox, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 a.m. on April 3, 2014. (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 seven (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 OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com February 18, 25, and March 4, 2014 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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C NOTICES 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 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS 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. 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

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF MARY ELIZABETH TUTTLE, Deceased No. 14 P 8 CLAIM NOTICE - UNKNOWN HEIRS 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. 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. 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. 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). 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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Heritage Woods of Sterling, an assisted living community, is accepting resumes for an Administrator. 7KH LGHDO FDQGLGDWH ZLOO KDYH ÀYH years management experience in the health care, housing or social services and prior long term care experience required. Excellent computer, organization, and communication skills desired. If you are interested in leading a great team, please send your resume to russ.elmore@bma-mgmt.com EOE 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 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. 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

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

A3 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC. PLAINTIFF VS THERESA DAVIS AKA TERESA DAVIS; LAURIE FERNANDEZ; JOAN GONZALEZ; CATHERINE COWHICK; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CATHERINE E COWHICK, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; COLLEEN BUCKWALTER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CATHERINE E COWHICK A/K/A CATHERINE ELAINE COWHICK, DECEASED; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00176 819 EAST 15TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 11, 2013, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on April 3, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, 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: TAX NO. 11-22-108-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 819 EAST 15TH STREET STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: TAN WITH VINYL SIDING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $50,780.24. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% 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. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1216018 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 2014 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: 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 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Nicholas R. Mapson; et. al. DEFENDANTS

13 CH 00126 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 11/6/2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 4/3/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-21-437-006 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 502 5th Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 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 1413-17453. Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 2014

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA s Tuesday, February 18, 2014 s PAGE B11 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

F13070348 CHOH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY- MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. Jose D. Perales aka Jose Perales aka Jose Daniel Perales aka Joe Perales; Marisa D. Perales aka Marisa Perales aka Marisa Diane Perales aka Marisa Diane Cook aka Marisa D. Cook aka Marisa Cook; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 13 CH 129 Property Address: 1814 Thome Drive, Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on December 11, 2013, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 3, 2014 , commencing at 10 AM, at The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:

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★ NEW TODAY ★ Commonly known as: 1814 Thome Drive, Sterling, Illinois 61081 P.I.N.: 11-16-478-003 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $129799.56 The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 I589601 February 18, 25 & March 4th, 2014

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Morrison2BR 1ba., lg. kitchen and master BR & lg. shed. $420/mo. Call Kristine today for more details or for showings. 815772-8943

WANT TO RENT 335 Family looking to rent home in Dixon. 3-4 BR. Please call 815-973-9098 402

THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true� it probably is. Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number. Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900� are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute� basis rather than a “per call� basis. Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader. If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611. 312-832-0500

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Agent Needed For Local Travel Agency 24-35 hrs per week. Experience preferred. Good customer service skills required. Please send replies to Box #:1209, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081.

Excellent Starting Wage! Vacation, PTO, Holiday! Medical, Dental, Vision! Advancement Opps! And Much More!

Automotive IMMEDIATE POSITION open for a qualified Autobody Technician at Bright's Autobody, Erie, IL. Pay $23/ hr. Call 309-659-2003, Mon-Fri. 8am-5pm.

For an immediate and confidential interview, apply in person or call Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

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800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

Searching: DIRECTOR OF NURSING Apply in person, resume required Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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"Partners In Excellence" OTR Drivers APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass passenger policy. 2012 & Newer equipment. 100% NO touch. Butler Transport 1-800-528-7825 www.butlertranspport.com

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Evenings We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to assume this key fulltime position on our nursing team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer:

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LOANS

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Accepting applications. Apply in person. Mr. Nifty Cleaners 1102 E. 4th St. Sterling AG VIEW FS is taking applications for Spring Part-Time help. Must pass drug test and have CDL. Apply at 2290 Quarry Rd. Ashton, IL EOE 815-453-7331 Pit Stop 600 W Rt. 30 Rock Falls and 2000 E 4th St. Sterling. Looking for full time mechanic experience required. Apply in person.

Automotive Sales People Needed! Experienced preferred but not necessary. We need to take our business to the next level and need qualified people to join us! Apply in person or call Craig Buchanan at 815-285-5329. Ken Nelson Auto Group 1000 N. Galena Ave., Dixon IL 61021 CDL local haul driver wanted. Belt & hopper trailer experience needed. Good driving record & must be able to pass DOT drug/alcohol test. Fax resume to 815-4383949 or email to cowsrus63@ hotmail.com Custodial Position Available Part time position, 30 hours per week. Applicant must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to lift 50 pounds, and be able to perform the essential functions of a custodial job. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass a criminal background investigation inquiry. Please send replies to Box #:1205 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Sterling Dairy Queen Now accepting applications. Apply in person at 1203 W. 4th St. Sterling.

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Moring Disposal is accepting applications for drivers. Class B CDL only with air brakes endorsement for work performed out of our Rock Falls facility. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package. Our benefit package includes uniform, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and 401-K with employer match. Apply in person only at our Rock Falls location at 2110 McNeil Road, Rock Falls, between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30 Monday through Friday. Moring Disposal, Inc. conducts pre-employment and random drug screens. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Customer Service Rep Stop-N-Go is currently seeking dependable, honest, customer service focused professional to contribute to the success of our Dixon store. Please apply online at

www.stop-n-go.com or request an

application at the Dixon store. Experienced Legal Secretary wanted, Duties include project management, client interaction, scheduling & calendaring, document production, filing, & answering phones. To apply please send resumes to either saukvalleylaw@ gmail.com or Box #:1206 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

PART TIME OFFICE JANITOR Hours are 3:3010:00pm, MondayFriday Must have experience, knowledge of floor conditioning a plus. High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Apply at: ALLIED-LOCKE INDUSTRIES, INC 1088 Corregidor Road Dixon, IL 61021 EOE NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Local business has openings for seasonal truck drivers. Applicants must have a minimum of a Class B CDL and have a current medical card. All driving is local, no overnight trips, but does require being available 7 days a week for approximately 3 months. Competitive wages based on experience. Interested drivers submit resume to: Box #:1208 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Sterling Commercial Roofing Now hiring Foreman for a shingle crew send your resumes to jean1176@ outlook.com

Local company seeking OTR driver. Home weekends. Flatbed experience preferred but not required. 2 year driving exp. required. Call 815622-3000.

Sterling Township Highway Department is looking for a part time book keeper/ secretary. The ideal candidate should be experienced, professional and have strong computer skills. Compensation based on experience. Please send resumes to 108 4th Ave. Sterling IL, 61081

Seeking Experienced & Reliable Cooks. Please send replies to Box #:1207 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 by February 19th.

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Tanker & Flatbed Company Drivers/ Independent Contractors! Immediate Placement Available Best Opportunities in the Trucking Business CALL TODAY 800-277-0212 or

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White Pines Ranch in Oregon, IL, is looking for help on the weekends. Hiring kitchen staff, people to work with children, and barn crew. People applying to barn crew must have horse experience. Complete job application found on home page of our website: www.whitepines ranch.com. Mail it to us before March 8th.

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LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 *Attic Treasures* New Store Open 639 Palmyra Rd. Dixon I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

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Licensed Daycare has openings all shifts, some transportation provided, 4 C's accepted. 815-499-9550. Lic.#480665.

Illinois Concealed Carry Class Feb. 22 & 23 Dixon /Amboy Area Call Mike Koppien 815-440-0675 or Bryant Remrey 815-440-2677 to sign up

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Mixed Hardwood $80/pickup load Delivered 779-423-4249

FURNITURE

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Light wood- 2 piece, microwave holder. Storage below. Dishes and glass on top. Good condition. $100. 815-284-1941 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet 309-4527477. Tegelers Oval double pedestal table w/ 4 leaves & 6 chairs. $1,000. 815-772-3762

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Aquarium, 20 gal. hexagon. Stand, filters, + incl. $100 815-284-1985 Beagle puppies, 7 weeks old. $200. 815-626-4671 Boston Terrier puppies, purebred, 8 wks. old, 2 female, red, $300/ obo $350/ obo 815-632-7148 Free 3 yr old, gray & white female cat, spayed and declawed, must go to good indoor home. 815-677-0362 Free cats/kittens, all colors, M & F. 815-548-9511. Italian Greyhound puppies, will be 8lbs. full grown. $400/ea. 815-2130239. MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-944-3917

SugarDoodles: $600. Call 563212-7307 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes. Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away. Your pet will thank you!

SNOWBLOWERS 782 John Deere 2 cyl 1 stage 5hp, 21� cut, power auger, new rubbers & wear bar electric start, $325 815-973-3223

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s). Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 ★ NEW TODAY ★ Want to Buy: *silver & gold *silver coins *scrap gold *hunting guns 815-625-0966

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE $3 Potted House Plants: Swedish Ivey, Bridal Veil, etc. 815-284-9906 $3 Potted House Plants: Impatiens, Shamrocks, etc. 815-284-9906 1950's working record player w/ 80 rock records. $25 815-275-3131 25� TV's for sale, older models. RCA. $10/ea. Call Super 8 Rock Falls, 815626-8800.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 70's SCHWINN Breeze ladies Road Cruiser bike $65 815-288-3694 DISH TV Retailer Starting $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) Broadband Internet starting $14.95/month (where available.) Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-256-1057 Hardwood flooring, Red Oak, 250 sq.ft. 3/4�x 3 1/4�. $1,000. Call 815626-2507. N-Scale Model Trains, engines, freight cars, track, passenger car set, misc. $750 obo 815-994-2101 New 8 ft. skid steer snow pusher box. Univ. mount fits almost any style skid steer. $1,700. Call 815-716-0355 Real nice Lazy Boy recliner. $70. Call 815-718-4385. See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

HAY & STRAW

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Large square bale of wheat straw. $28 bale. 815-7123058

★ NEW TODAY ★ Round bales of alfalfa & grass hay $70/ea. 100 small square bales alfalfa hay, $5/ea. 815946-2568.

FARM EQUIPMENT

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20.8R38 tires and 10 bolt rims, perfect for tractor duals 30% tread $700/ pair. (815) 739-4797

CLASSIC CARS

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74 Chevrolet Chevelle/ Malibu Classic/ 2 DR. H.T. Rebuilt suspension/ new exhaust/ New floorpans/ solid car. Very restorable/ 400 motor/ New Turbo 400 trans. Becoming a rare find. $2,500 OBO. Call 815-631-3409

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2000 Ford Taurus 4dr. Rebuilt PS, brakes. Good cond Must see. $1,500 815-288-6362

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2004 Alero, clean & always maintained car, 139K mi., new tires & elect. start. $4000/obo 815494-7517 or 815499-0460 2007 Buick La Crosse CXL, 62K mi. Sunroof. Exc. cond. $11,500. 815-626-6223. 2007 Buick Lucerne CX2-V8, 80K, full power, leather, XM radio, extended warranty $8900. Dixon 815-456-2155 2013 Chevy Spark. Less than 1500 mi. Great condition & great gas mileage. Electric Lime. Asking $12,200 970948-7791 96/ Olds 98 123k mi, 25 mpg, well maintained. Major components new! $5,000. 815-2882556 Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza.

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