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Birkey’s will fundraise if it wants to, and that’s just what the tractor company did during its 60th anniversary celebration Thursday in Prophetstown. See photos from the event, which raised money for local food banks, on A2.

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Restaurant tries to keep its head above water BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525

AMBOY – The Beef Hut has been without running water for nearly 4 weeks, a situation blamed on a frozen city line. As a result, the carryout restaurant has trucked in water to stay open. But coowner Sam Taormina says word has gotten out about The Beef Hut’s situation, which has hurt business. “This has affected us immensely. I have lost money,” he said. “I don’t know whether people will come back. You do so much work to get people in your door.” He said a neighbor has allowed him to wash his hands and use the bathroom. The city reports that six residents have been affected by frozen lines this winter. Now, it’s down to two. The mayor takes exception to reports that he has told people without water that they would have to wait until the spring thaw to get water service restored. He said he has never said that. “We’ve done everything we can for these people,” Tom Nauman said. “This is Mother Nature. It is unprecedented. I thank God there were only six affected.”

Reports man groped him as he walked home from school BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525

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Beef Hut co-owner Sam Taormina washes his hands Thursday afternoon in Amboy. The carryout restaurant has resorted to trucking in water to deal with the fact that it’s been without for nearly 4 weeks because of frozen water lines.

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I don’t know whether people will come back. You do so much work to get people in your door. Beef Hut co-owner Sam Taormina

We’ve done everything we can for these people. This is Mother Nature. It is unprecedented. I thank God there were only six affected.

Amboy Mayor Tom Nauman on the six locations that have gone without water, a number he says is now down to two.

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DIXON – A Vintage Dixon presentation by Ron Pritchard will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Third St. About 125 photos will be shown, with a short synopsis for each. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the program.

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2 Second Saturdays DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings steps into the Irish spirit for its March 8 festivities in downtown Dixon. Hosted at Rosbrook Studio, The Celtic Rhythm Dancers from Colleen’s School of Clogging & Celtic Dance in Sterling are set to perform at 8 p.m. in the historic hall, 107 S. Peoria. The group of eight performs both traditional Irish jigs and reels along with contemporary Irish dances. Second Saturdays features other arts, music, and cultural events, mostly from 6 to 8 p.m., between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

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POLO – A man in early February stopped an 11-year-old boy walking home from school and groped the child’s genitals, police say. On Thursday, the Polo police issued a news release about the incident, a day after the boy reported it. It is believed to have happened about 3:30 p.m. around Feb. 5 in the 100 block of South Pleasant Avenue. AuthoriHave ties are looka tip in ing for the man based this case? on the boy’s Call the Polo d e t a i l e d Police Departdescription. ment at 815T h e m a n 946-3412 physically stopped the boy and groped him, but did not speak to the youth, according to the release. The boy told police he hit the man in the face, causing him to release the child, who ran home. “The juvenile decided not to tell anyone about the incident until now,” the release said. Before the incident, the boy had seen the man five different times in the area of South Prairie Avenue and East Mason Street, but hadn’t spotted him since.

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AMBOY – The annual Central School pancake and French toast breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at the school, 30 E. Provost St. The menu includes sausage, juice, coffee and milk. Carry-outs are available. Advance tickets are $5 from the school’s students, and $6 at the door. Proceeds go to the Amboy Central School Parent Teacher Club for classroom equipment and materials, special events and assemblies, and playground maintenance.

OREGON – First Fridays Open Stage Music Show returns to the Oregon VFW at 7 tonight. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are all acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Admission is a donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

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STERLING – Cyrus Colah, a 16-year-old pianist from Clinton, Iowa, has been named the 2014 Young Artist by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra and will perform a concerto with the orchestra at its concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Centennial Auditorium in Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. All students are admitted free to the concert. Adult tickets are $15, available in advance at Tegeler Music in Clinton, Fitzgeralds Pharmacy in Morrison, and Grummert’s Hardware in Sterling, or at the door of the concert.

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Prophetstown, Lyndon, Tampico FFA member Maggie Kelly (above) sits near a restored Farmall tractor being raffled off Thursday by Birkey’s in Prophetstown. The tractor company, which also has stores in Polo, Galesburg and other cities, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The company is also working to raise money and food donations for local food banks.

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Polo Police Chief Dennis Christen, who has been with the department for 24 years, said he has seen “nothing quite like this.� “It’s odd how it happened,� Christen said. “The typical thing is they try to lure them away from the street. I have discussed this with my officers. We’re keeping an

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Where cattle meet computers Technology gives cattlemen new tools in production, sales Online auctions, including online exclusive auctions or bidding in a live auction on the Internet, has led to a more competitive market and put more eyes on cattle, he said. “Even 5 years ago, I go out and look at a lot of cattle, you could find a diamond in the rough,� Ruble said. “But they’re not hidden anymore. They’re all out there.� Even sale barns can take advantage of an online auction, Ruble said, when inclement weather may keep buyers away. If they can access an auction 5, 20 or even 100 miles away, there are more eyes and bids possible. About 3 years ago, Ruble and his students started posting pictures and videos of livestock on Facebook and YouTube. They’d get calls from California and south Texas, he said, adding that the 19- and 20-year-old students are used to buying and selling online, while it took him some time to get comfortable with it. But each morning when he’d look, the number of YourTube views constantly increased, Ruble said. A year ago, he sold some cattle to someone on the East Coast, he said, and met the buyer face-to-face only when he came to pick up the cattle. Dan Shike, an associate professor of animal science at the University of Illinois, said during the history of livestock sales, numerous developments have taken the industry from private sales to live auctions to online auctions. At each step, he said, the market opened wider to where it is now. “You basically have a national market rather

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here’s a silo on Brent and Bruce Scholl’s farm that was built in 1919 by their grandfather. It’s not in use anymore, but it serves as a relic and landmark to a different era of farming as it stands near half of their cattle and nearly 3,300 pigs. The Scholl farm is about 6 miles south of Polo. Like many cattlemen and farmers in 2014, Brent Scholl, 54, and Bruce Scholl, 52, have more information about the market and their livestock than ever before. The pigs that the Scholls were expecting to arrive in late January will come with a tattoo, so they can be tracked and information recorded about how lean the pigs are or how much they weigh – a history, of sorts, about the Scholls’ livestock. “We’re inundated with technology and information,� Brent Scholl said. “And sometimes it can be too much. ... You have to pick out what works for you.� Technology, as in other areas of life and farming, is giving cattlemen newer tools to raise, track, market and sell their animals. From climate-controlled hog buildings to computerized sale barns to online auctions, cattlemen have new ways to do things that have been done for generations. The growing popularity of online auctions, for example, means that livestock can be bought and sold nearly every day, from anywhere, said Marshall Ruble, who specializes in livestock as an agriculture research station manager at Iowa State University.

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Cheryl Dewaele and Lenny Bryson handle the bids and sales receipts at Walnut Auction Sales. Improving technology impacts almost every aspect of farming. Online auctions, including online exclusive auctions or bidding in a live auction on the Internet, has led to a more competitive market and put more eyes on cattle, said Marshall Ruble, an agriculture research station manager at Iowa State University. than a local market,� Shike said. That’s great for sellers, and that’s great for buyers, too.� Some online auctions are set up similar to eBay, with the cattle being purchased online only. Some auctions end at a specific time, Ruble said, but others add time – up to a point – with each new bid. Selling online brings with it new risks, such as Internet connection and infrastructure issues, and unfamiliarity between buyer and seller. Those are some reasons that Scott Cuvelier, 58, who runs live barn sales in Walnut, Ill., and Cascade, Iowa, has been hesitant to fully embrace online auctions. Like most things on the Internet, there are positives and negatives to online auctions, he said, adding that those auctions are another tool, “a

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Scott Cuvelier watches as a herd of cattle circles the auction floor in Walnut. Cuvelier runs live barn sales in Walnut and Cascade, Iowa. “As far as sale barns go,� Cuvelier said, “we’re one of the more technologically advanced – fully computerized from the auction block to the office.�

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OBITUARIES Thomas L. ‘Rocky’ Danler DIXON – Thomas L. “Rocky� Danler, 66, of Dixon, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was born Aug. 11, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kan., the son of Lawrence and Alma (Lynch) Danler. He married Darlene Zimmerer on Feb. 4, 1978, in Dubuque, Iowa. He worked at Jack Mabley Center in Dixon for 35 years, before his retirement. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, where he served as a lector. He also was a member of Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 and the Father Boland Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a former member of the Dixon Evening Lions Club. Tom enjoyed playing his saxophone at the Dixon Senior Center. He is survived by his wife; one son, Matthew (Holly) Danler of Eldridge,

Iowa; one granddaughter, Audrey Danler; two brothers, Michael (Kuniko) Danler of California and Bob Danler of Kansas; and four sisters, Rosemary (Rolland) Martin, Martha (Larry) Dostert, Carolyn (Myron) Ewy, and Judy (Steve) Dewell, all of Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Patrick Danler. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church, with the Rev. Antoni Kretowicz, pastor, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements. Memorials have been established to St. Anne Catholic Church, Hospice of the Rock River Valley, and CGH Health Foundation. Visit www.thejonesfh. com to send condolences.

Richard D. Peve WALNUT – Richard D. Peve, 74, of Walnut, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Walnut Manor Nursing Home. Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling arrangements.

Elwin ‘Shorty’ Schmitt ROCK FALLS – Elwin “Shorty� Schmitt, 79, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

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Florence E. Vincent MENDOTA – Florence E. Vincent, 96, of Mendota, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Mendota Lutheran Home. She was a homemaker. Florence was born May 27, 1917, in State Center, Iowa, the daughter of Walter Raleigh and Carrie E. (Inglis) Fry. She married Eugene A. Vincent on Feb. 11, 1939, at St. Mary Church in West Brooklyn. He preceded her in death June 12, 1985. She was a member of Holy Cross Church in Mendota. Survivors include two sons, Donald (Pamela Arringdale) Vincent of Bloomington and Edward (Kathy) Vincent of Princeton; four daughters, Carole Bensen, Joyce Green, and Paula (Joe) Cicchetti, all of Amboy, and Doris (Charles) Moore of Clermont, Fla.; 21 grandchildren; 50 great-grand-

children; nine greatgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Viola Swisher of Mendota and Judy Thomas of Joliet; and a sister-in-law, Betty Fry of Mendota. She also was preceded in death by one son, Jim; two great-granddaughters; one brother, Charles Fry; and three sisters, MaryLou Russ, Anabell Gehant, and Barb Powers. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Schwarz Funeral Home in Mendota. Visitation also will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette, with the Rev. Joel Lopez officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Sublette. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

DIXON – Leon William Muka, 87, of Dixon, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was a stationary engineer for the Chicago Board of Education and Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Schaumburg, before his retirement. Leon was born April 17, 1926, in Chicago, the son of Ladislav and Anna Muka. Survivors include one son, Scott (Jody) Muka of Kalamazoo, Mich.; one daughter, Gayle (Craig) Voelker of Geneva; seven grandchildren, Tony (Alison) Muka, Jennifer (Phil) Austin, Kimberly (Beau) Powers, Kara (Brandon) Jones, Lindsey (Josh) Barlow, Jordan (Lindsey Knapp) Byhring, and Jason Byhring; seven

great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Abigail Jones, Caiden, Ellyssa, and Cole Austin, and Evan and Logan Muka; and one sister-inlaw, June Muka. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Lil and Harold Carlson; and one brother, John Muka. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bohemian National Cemetery Chapel, 5255 N. Pulaski, Road, Chicago. Burial will be at Bohemian National Heritage Memorial Cemetery, next to Leon’s parents. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements. A memorial has been established to Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Florence H. Willard OREGON – Florence H. Willard, 89, a lifelong Oregon resident, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 24, 1924, in Emmett, N.D., the daughter of Clause F. and Rosa (Morris) Bloom. She married Hugh E. Willard on May 25, 1947, in Oregon. He died July 16, 1994. Florence worked on the family farm with her husband for many years, and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Oregon. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Maureen) Willard of Galena and David (Tiia) Willard of Oregon; her daughter, Mary (Richard) Krugg

of Oregon; eight grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Verne Bloom. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon, with the Rev. Javier Martinez, pastor of Lighthouse United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Dixon. Memorials may be made to Lighthouse United Methodist Church. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to send condolences.

ELECTION 2014 | ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S RACE

GOP primary race showcases union fears Groups view Rauner’s lead as large threat CHICAGO (AP) – When super-rich Republican Bruce Rauner decided to run for governor of Illinois, it was clear this wouldn’t be the kind of race the state was accustomed to. Rauner, who made his fortune as a venture capitalist, was new to campaigning and bragged of being beholden to no one. He came out swinging at entrenched special interests and “government union bosses� with an intensity not seen before. Organized labor, which has long had cordial relations with state Republicans, went to full battle stations. Unions have pumped millions of dollars into a television advertising offensive to counter the new threat in advance of the March 18 primary. And Rauner has already committed more than $6 million from his own bank account to the battle. The furious pace and extraordinary cost of a race weeks before the general election field is even set demonstrates what can happen when a wealthy businessman decides he wants to run a state, and of how unions can react when they feel

in a Carhartt jacket who loves hunting and fishing, is attempting to join the list of Republican business executives who have won office in recent years with no elective experience. They include former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, a former Eli Lilly official; Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, CEO of a plastics company, and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, former CEO of the Gateway computer company. They ran as problemsolvers in states with serious economic problems. Rauner has cited Walker and Snyder – who also championed anti-union policies – as his role models. Rauner’s ads, which have been an almost constant presence on Illinois television since last fall, have focused on Illinois’ struggling economy and on its $100 billion in public pension debt, which lawmakers voted only late last year to address. He says government union bosses “own� Quinn and the Democratic party and helped create the problems. One ad shows bleak images of Detroit and says Illinois could be the next place to declare bankruptcy. The unions have fired back with ads alleging that Rauner’s business record shows he’s no reformer. One ad says a

now-imprisoned figure in former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption case made $1 million working for one of Rauner’s companies. Another claims a company founded by Rauner’s private equity firm drained money from nursing homes, causing residents to suffer from dehydration and malnutrition while Rauner’s company profited. Rauner has denied both claims. While unions have played a role in previous GOP primaries, the ferocity of their effort this time is “unprecedented,� said Pat Brady, a former chairman of the state party and veteran of local and national Republican campaigns. “I’ve seen people do it, but I haven’t seen it to this level,� he said. Greg Johnson, a supply supervisor at East Moline Correctional Center, said he and his fellow union members see Rauner as a threat. “If Rauner were to take the governor’s mansion, we know one of the first things he’ll do on day one is try to take away our rights to collectively bargain,� said Johnson. They’re mindful of the developments in Michigan and Indiana, where GOP governors made way for the passage of right to work legislation.

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Venture capitalist Bruce Rauner (second from right), a candidate for the Republican nomination for Illinois governor, speaks at a business forum Jan. 16 in Mount Prospect, as his three challengers state Sen. Bill Brady (left) state Sen. Kirk Dillard, and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford (right) look on. It was the first time all four candidates appeared on a stage together in 2014. Rauner is considered the heavy favorite in the four-way GOP primary. especially threatened. Both sides – having watched labor lose power under Republican governors in surrounding states – are fighting as though more than a single office is at stake. “I think all the national unions fear they’ll have another Scott Walker on their hands if he should come in,� said Don Rose, a longtime Chicago political analyst, referring to

the Republican governor of Wisconsin who stripped state employee unions of most of their bargaining powers after his election in 2010. And Republicans, who have not controlled the Illinois governor’s mansion since 2003, see the race as the way to reestablish the party in a state that has been immune to the conservative drift elsewhere in the

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Grogan stumps at Oregon VFW drawdown DuPage County Republican would be first CPA treasurer BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com EXT

OREGON – Illinois voters have never elected a certified public accountant as state treasurer, and GOP candidate Bob Grogan thinks it’s time they did. Grogan made a campaign stop at the Oregon VFW on Thursday before he faces off against state Rep. Tom Cross of Oswego in the March 18 GOP primary. Incumbent Dan Rutherford is running for governor. The GOP winner will take on state Sen. Mike Frerichs of Champaign, the only Democrat in the race.

Grogan, a twice-elected DuPage County auditor, quickly gained a reputation as an advocate for transparency and accountbility in county government. Shortly after being elected to his first term in 2008, Grogan made DuPage the first county in Illinois to post its monthly expenditures online. Grogan said it has saved the county both time and money by reducing Freedom of Information Act requests. “Instead of six sets of eyeballs, I now have 6 million on the county’s checkbook,� Grogan said. Grogan then set up an audit hotline to for citizens to voice concerns about government waste and corruption. There are two sides to transparency, Grogan says.

“One, of course, is you have to make information accessible,� he said. “You also have to make it understandable, Bob so you don’t need Grogan an MBA or be a CPA to deal with it.� As an accountant, Grogan has audited municipalities, pensions, and nonprofit organizations, and is a certified fraud examiner. Prior to working in accounting, Grogan was a banker. The Downer’s Grove resident believes all of those skills would serve him well as treasurer. Cross, who was House minority leader from 2002 until mid-2013, has also promised to bring more government accountability through his

office. The cornerstone would be a government integrity unit that would be made up of officials from different arenas including finance, law and law enforcement. The group would check state financial records, including pension funds, to prevent abuses. Cross has put an emphasis on his political experience. Grogan thinks his area of expertise is better suited for the office. “Running on qualifications seems to be kind of a novelty act in Illinois,� Grogan said. “One of the reasons Illinois is so much trouble is because politicians keep molding offices to their resumes.� As to why a CPA has never been Illinois treasurer, Grogan theorized that most CPAs probably aren’t cut out for campaigning.

“Most CPAs probably wouldn’t want to go through what I’m going through,� he said. “Running for office is thankless, and you deal with some bullies along the way.� Referencing his primary opponent’s attorney general aspirations, Grogan says he is disappointed that the treasurer’s job has over the years been treated as a vehicle for higher office. “I actually want to run for the treasurer’s office,� Grogan said. “This is not a consolation prize or stepping stone; it’s what I want to do.� Polls show Cross with a sizeable lead over Grogan. Cross has already put out ads targeting Frerichs. The event was sponsored by the Ogle County Republican Central Committee.

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“We went from these huge Texas Instruments DOS machines, with little tiny monitors with shades of green, to where we are now, to the windows-based LCD flat screen monitors,� Cuvelier said. “They still do the same thing. To tell you the truth, the old DOS machines we’re more reliable. They were a little more bullet-proof.� The newer computers can do more, he said, but have a tendency to crash or require a reboot more often. Not every advancement is perfect. But while Cuvelier might be a strong supporter of computerized auctions, he said there still are risks – like power outages or computerized scales failing. Still, the benefits of the technology seem to outweigh the occasional risks, he said, emphasizing that the mishaps were only occasional. Cuvelier bought the Cascade sale barn about 5 years ago, he said, when it had a few computers in the office and a sign that said, “Please wait 20 minutes for your check,� A week later, the sale barn was fully computerized without missing an auction, he said. Now, most checks are printed and ready to be picked up by the time

a cattleman walks from the stands to the office window. Both Walnut and Cascade allow bids to be placed by phone, but not online. “I can hear the people’s voice on the phone, and I know who they are,� Cuvelier said.

It’s not just how livestock is sold Technology hasn’t affected just the way livestock is marketed or sold. The ability to track and analyze information, to put more precise economic values on livestock, also has developed, Shike said. “Now, if you were to go to a pure feed stock sale, there would be so much information that you would be given, besides just looking at the bull,� he said. “How the bull looks will make an impact, but there are tremendous amounts of info now available.� What started with tracking weights at different ages and comparing to the rest of the herd, Shike said, has evolved to looking back at an animal’s ancestors to get a sense of

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and cattle, Scholl said, and the manure is collected in a 500,000-gallon tank to be used to fertilize the field. It’s just more technology – more tools – at work. “There’s is still labor involved in farming,� Brent Scholl said just days before he and his brother power-washed a facility to prepare it for pigs they were expecting. About 5 months after the Scholls get the pigs, the animals will be ready to be sold. They’ll weigh

about 280 pounds, with about four-tenths of an inch of back fat, Scholl said, opposed to 220 pounds and more than an inch of fat as was common years ago. The leaner pigs meet a new market demand, he said, and are made possible by various technological advancements. Those advancements are becoming more essential in the livestock business, Shike said. “The only way we’ll be able to increase our food production to keep up

with demand is technology,� he said. Even for researchers and early-adopting cattlemen, predicting where technology in the industry is heading can be difficult, Ruble said from his office at Iowa State. But knowing the direction it’s going can put a farmer “in the driver’s seat.� “I know where the hockey puck is at this exact second,� he said. “But I’d like to know where it’s going to be in 5 minutes.�

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In praise of coach’s values and character PAUL ANDERSON Mount Morris

This was an amazing story about coaches that we don’t hear about that often [“Mr. Robinson’s new neighborhood,� Feb. 25]. Don Robinson is not only a good coach, but he is also a great person to have in a school system. The values he stresses are lifelong character building, and that makes everyone better who comes into contact with him, his team, and his former teams. I do not know Mr. Robinson personally, but I endorse his style. Thanks for being in “the neighborhood.� And thank you, SVM Sports Reporter Brian Weidman, for a great column. Note to readers: Don Robinson has coached the Prophetstown High School girls basketball team for 37 years. On Saturday, the Prophets took second place in the IHSA Class 2A state tournament.

Comments about sheriff don’t add up KEITH GROBE JR. Dixon

This is in response to Mr. Gerdes’ comments in Thursday’s paper [“Retain Varga as Lee sheriff,� The Reader’s Voice, Feb. 27]. The comments that you made are in complete contradiction to all the comments that I hear in regard to Sheriff Varga. I’m not sure who you are conversing with (probably the select few who do like the man), but obviously you are not listening to the majority of the troops out in the field (those being the deputies, dispatchers and jailers). And how are you coming to the conclusion of the Dixon Police Department running the county sheriff’s office? This is a joke, right? Last, your comment about not once convening to deal with problems in the sheriff’s office. Well, Hank, probably because almost 7 years ago there was a law that changed how matters are handled. Most issues or problems are dealt with through the union’s bargaining unit. To be more specific, there are those things called grievances, and there have been a lot of them that Varga has lost. Seems to me like you’re a little biased to be playing a role in the merit board.

Vote Rock for state’s attorney PATRICIA NORDMAN Oregon

I endorse and will vote for Mike Rock on March 18. Ogle County State’s Attorney Mike Rock is the only candidate with proven prosecutorial experience, demonstrated leadership, and integrity. There is no other candidate than Rock. The facts about Mike Rock:

ney prior to the appointElection letters ment. The maximum length Mike and I first met at for letters to the editor the 2012 Ogle County endorsing candidates Fair. Later that year, I was or discussing issues selected as a juror of an regarding the March attempted murder case. 18 primary is 200 While viewing Mike in words. action, I believe he hanLetter writers may not dled the case very thorendorse the same canoughly and professionally didate or issue more while representing the than once. defendant. The submission Ogle County needs a deadline is noon March state’s attorney who has 11. criminal trial experience and is able to stand his ground in plea bargaining to carry out the law for the citizens of Ogle County. Therefore, I support Mike Rock for Ogle CounBARB SCHWAMBERGER ty state’s attorney. Please Dixon remember to vote March I am writing to endorse 18. Matt Becker as a write-in candidate on the Democratic ballot for representative in the Illinois House 90th District. Having worked with Matt on his campaign, I have learned that he is a hardG.G. GARCĂ?A working young man who Amboy is sincere in his passion to I’m so very sorry that work for the middle class. Richard Geiger [“Reform His campaign is not fundis the answer, not ‘great ed by family or big money. wall,’â€? The Reader’s We work for him on a Voice, Feb. 20] finds my shoestring budget. letter confusing [“Path He knows about the to more votes through middle class and workimmigrants,â€? The Read- ers’ rights. Matt will work er’s Voice, Feb. 14]. to protect the earned It would help if he stops benefits and pensions for calling people names. hard-working citizens in I’m not an apologist. I’m the 90th District. a lifelong Republican. I Please pull the Demoapologize to no one for cratic ballot at the primy party. The Democrats mary on March 18 and aren’t that far behind. write in the name of Matt A Capitol Fax/We Ask Becker on the blank writeAmerica poll of Illinois in line at the end of the list voters showed 42 per- of candidates for reprecent have a negative view sentative in the 90th Disof the Democratic Party. trict. Be sure to fill in the And there are far more oval next to your write-in Democrats than Republi- candidate. cans in this state. I’ve never called for increased border security or enforcing the immigration laws by deportations. I’m an American. I served this country in the armed TONY VALENTINO forces, spending all my Rock Falls life in public service. My parents were legal resi- There is one thing that dents; my father a proud scares me about the aborcitizen of the U.S. I’m of tion issue. However, I Mexican ancestry and must first say that while proud of it. I am personally against Mr. Geiger, a Demo- abortion, I am also procrat, should recognize tective of human rights his party line. That’s his and liberty. boss talking. Obama has Freedom is as sacred deported 2 million immi- as life and should be grants with one side of defended with the same his mouth and played vigor. People have a right “niceyâ€? with the other to to their personal free fool the Hispanic vote. choice, as long as it does Perhaps Mr. Geiger will not impact against anothunderstand it better if I er, and that right should said, Obama speaks with never be infringed on. a forked tongue. He lies. That being said, I believe I ask for nothing in my life begins at conception. letter. I’ve written against That is what I believe, the wall from the time it and I know many do not. was proposed to when There are those who feel it became a reality. I abortion is murder. Aboremployed a literary tool: tions continue to be perirony, sarcasm to ridicule formed at an alarming the proponents of the rate, and later and later in construction of the wall the pregnancy term. between Mexico and the I do not believe an aborU.S. The terrorists came tion is an intended murin through Canada. der, but what I wonder Would it confuse Mr. about is this: As technolGeiger further if I used ogy improves, and it will, figure of speech to cap- I mean we can now see ture the mood, the picture [fetuses] in the womb of the above inaneness? and doctors can actually “Wrong-way hooligans.â€? perform surgeries on the Mr. Geiger, perhaps unborn. inadvertently, illustrates It is not unreasonable to my point more succinctly: assume that, one day, we Walls don’t solve the prob- will be able to speak and lem of illegal immigration, converse with the unborn. or, as he puts it, “the solu- What really scares me is, tion is not a wall.â€? What will they say?

Write in Becker for 90th District

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

Current state’s attorney – Rock, yes; Rick Morrow, no. More than 9 years of experience with state’s attorney office – Rock, yes; Morrow, no. Experienced prosecutor – Rock, yes; Morrow, no. Prosecuted drug cases – Rock, yes; Morrow, no. Prosecuted murder cases – Rock, yes; Morrow, no. Rock has trial experience through more than 30 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials. For Morrow, I could find only two jury trials, and I don’t know of any bench trials he has done. Rock is a supporter of the Second Amendment, concealed carry, and office automation. He is a fair but firm prosecutor who believes in seeking stiff penalties for violent and repeat offenders while also utilizing diversion programs when appropriate. Rock believes that “family, faith, safe neighborhoods, good schools, and a strong community are important to everyone.� Mike Rock, Ogle County state’s attorney – there is no other candidate. Vote Rock March 18. Note to readers: Patricia Nordman is an Ogle County Board member who represents District 2.

Says comment was out of line TESSA BARBER Dixon

Sheriff Varga, after attending the public forum, I was truly appalled by the very first comment made regarding the Weight Watchers group that meets at the Loveland Community Building. My mouth literally hit the floor after hearing such a negative and unprofessional comment from one of our county’s leaders. The Weight Watchers group consists of many good people trying to consciously better themselves, and for you to make fun of them was simply wrong and unnecessary. I went into that forum with an open mind in hopes of hearing a great debate. All of my openmindedness was completely overshadowed by that comment. It may have seemed like a joke to you, or maybe

it was simply your intent to break the ice. Whatever your train of thought was, it was completely uncalled for. On March 18, my intentions are to vote for the best candidate. That means someone who’s going to go above and beyond for the people of the county. Making negative comments about people legitimately trying to better themselves is just downright mean and unprofessional. This may seem like a petty complaint in the grand scheme of things, but remarks like that show a person’s true character.

Owners pay fair wages and keep country going BILL BURKARDT Polo

In response to Mr. Bork’s letter [“Pay workers $10 an hour; they’re worth it,� The Reader’s Voice, Feb. 22], he must live in the sand. Every business owner I know has worked to establish a good business, teaching employees to do the work assigned to them. I started in the propane business at $3.75 an hour 39 years ago. I was happy to have a job that winter. I farmed in the spring and summer. Business people I know, farmers, electricians, veterinarians, excavators, carpenters, furnace companies, undertakers, accountants, brick layers, propane companies, truckers, auctioneers, restaurant owners, ice cream shops, appliance stores, body shops, barbers, beauty salons, chiropractors, landscapers, photographers, bus companies and many more, all run their own businesses and pay a fair wage. Some people out there aren’t worth a dollar an hour. My wife is 75 years old and works in the business buying as much as 20 semi loads of propane in one day with no more than 2 days off since Oct. 1. For your information, Mr. Bork, I don’t know of one greedy person in business. They are all good, generous people, helping their communities. Mr. Bork, get your head out of the sand and respect the good business people who provide goodpaying employment for

the deserving people who work for them. Keep the government out of our business. We pay a lot of taxes. The small business owners keep this country going.

Vote Drought for Ogle sheriff BOB and JOYE BOSMA Winnebago

It’s with great pleasure we encourage Ogle County residents to vote for Joe Drought for sheriff. We have known Joe for more than 25 years, ever since he married the daughter of close friends of ours. As we’ve gotten to know Joe as a personal friend, we have learned he’s a man of strong faith, a man devoted to loving and caring for his family, a man with a strong moral character, and a man of integrity with a strong work ethic. His long experience in law enforcement, many years as a chief of police, have shown he’s a man of leadership, a man with a concern for his community, and a man who gives his best to the people he serves. Our only regret is that we live in Winnebago County and cannot vote for Joe. That hasn’t stopped us from campaigning for Joe, however, as we know after talking to the good people of your county, that he’s the best man for the job. Therefore, we strongly urge you, the citizens of Ogle County, to get out and vote for Joe Drought. Elect Joe Drought, and we have no doubt that you will re-elect him in 4 years.

Vote Rock for Ogle prosecutor LYLE HOPKINS Polo

Mike Rock is a family man, honest, [a man of] integrity, dedicated to law enforcement and government professionalism, and concerned for the citizens of Ogle County. Those are a few qualities that come to mind when I think of Mike. He was appointed Ogle County state’s attorney in January 2013, replacing John B. “Ben� Roe IV, who was selected to become a 15th Judicial Circuit judge. Mike had been the first assistant state’s attor-

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Saturday, March 8 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315. Parkinson’s Support Group, 10 a.m., Board Room, Mercy South Medical Center, 638 S. Bluff Blvd., Clinton, Iowa, 563243-5585.

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls. 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, Old School; 8 p.m., open, Fun Night, bring a friend, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door. Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls. Sauk Computer User Group, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

933 Mekeel Rd., Dixon, Rt. 52 S.E. Church 284-3090 Parsonage 285-0360 Adam Meyer, Pastor Sunday 9:30am - Morning Fellowship Sunday School Sunday 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday 7:00pm - Family Night (all ages)

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GRAND DETOUR

Ridge Road, Dixon, 652-4488 Li Arellano, Sr. Pastor Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

313 Van Buren Ave., Dixon 288-2453 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening 5:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

111 East 2nd, Dixon, 284-6823 Bunyan & Rachel Cocar - Co-Pastors Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30, Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST

Dan Bentz, Pastor 598 Riverlane, Dixon, 288-5212 (1 Mile West On Dixon-Sterling Freeway) Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Worship Wed. 7:00 p.m. Awana Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 3 years thru 6th grade

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

501 W. 3rd St., Dixon, 288-1566 Pastor Galon Darby Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 11 a.m. Mid Week Prayer Service 6 p.m. Wed.

DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

215 N. Court, Dixon, 284-2711 Rev. Marty Creager, Pastor Sun. School 10:45, Worship 9:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Nachusa, 284-4152, Brant Clements, Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH

801 W. Oregon St., Polo, 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am, Nursery Available Non-denominational Christian Church Visitors Welcome

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC

612 S. Highland, Dixon, 284-7719 Father Bernard Sehr Confessions 3 p.m., Sat. Mass 4:30 p.m. Sun. Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00pm

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

2nd & Shelhammer, Harmon, 857-2315 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Sunday 9:00am Worship Weekdays as Scheduled

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

Walton Road, Walton, 857-3891 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday 6:00pm Worship, Weekdays as Scheduled

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

Rt. 1, Maytown Rd., Maytown Rev. Joel Lopez, Priest Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Weekdays as Scheduled

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

Meeting Saturdays @ 6PM and Sundays @ 10AM 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo ~ 815.837.5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor ~ Chad Keeteman x 302 Youth Pastor ~ Jose Garcia x 303 Contemporary worship & relevant Bible teaching Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) ~ during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) ~ Wednesday nights 7PM www.crossroadscn.com

MENDOTA CHURCH OF THE NAZERENE

1209 Sixth Street, Mendota, 539-6232 www.mendotanaz.org Rev. Dick Schaill, Senior Pastor John Robinson, Worship Leader Sunday School 9:30-10:30 (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship 10:45-12:00 Soul Fire Prayer Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Wednesday Praise/Worship Practice 7:30pm Friday

ST. PATRICKS OF AMBOY

32 N. Jones, Amboy, IL Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday Evenings 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC

1104 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, 288-3131 Father Antoni Kretoroicz, Priest Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday Service 8:30, 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

FAITH FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

417 E. 3rd Street., Sterling, 626-2577 Sunday School 9:00 a.m Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided. Visitors Welcome. Phone 626-2577

FAITH FELLOWSHIP GENERAL BAPTIST

725 N. Brinton, Dixon, 288-5091 Rev. Kenneth Hendley, 288-3689 Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

123 S. Hennepin, Dixon, 288-1222 Pastor Lynn Bond Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

321 W. 2nd St., Dixon, 288-4719 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Service 11 a.m. Service every third Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Pastor Gregg Downs Penn Corner on Lowell Park Rd., Polo, 946-3949 Sun. School 9:30, Worship 10:30

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

2709 16th Ave., Sterling, 625-1229 William F. Stocks, Bishop Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Primary for children: 10:45 Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women: 11:45

LINCOLN AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD

704 Lincoln Ave., Dixon, 288-1142 Pastor Mike Worrel Check us out on facebook Wednesday: 6:30-8:00pm Jump children’s ministry & Fushion youth ministry Prayer 6:30pm, 7:00-8:00pm adult bible study Sunday: 9:30 S.S. for children and adults 10:30 worship & children’s church

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Missouri Synod, 284-4554, 2035 IL Rt. 26, Dixon Pastor David Andermann, Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School and Education Hour 10:15 a.m.

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

900 Monroe Street, Mendota 815-539-6232 Pastor Timothy Kaiser Sunday School 9:30 a.m. all ages Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Saturday 1:00 p.m.

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH

944 Stony Point Rd., Dixon, 288-2625 Don Beasley, Pastor Sunday Celebration of Worship 10:00 a.m. Wed. Christian Education 6:30 p.m.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

2128 IL Route 38, Ashton, 815-453-7464 Pastor Jeremy Horton Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. 37 S. East Avenue, Amboy (farm bureau building) Pastor Brian McWethy Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. www.graceisforyou.com

SAUK VALLEY ISLAMIC CENTER

202 E. Fellow St., Dixon -815.284.4868 Friday Prayer 12:15-1 pm Open to Public ~ All Denominations.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN GROVE

106 S. Walnut, Franklin Grove 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 9:00am

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST

614 Orchard St., Dixon

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GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442 Reverend Peg Williams, Rector 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30. Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering. Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL

Corner of 3rd St. & Peoria Ave., Dixon Ph: 815-288-2151 Web page: stlukedixon.org Rev. Richard Frontjes, Rector SUNDAY Sunday School 10 a.m. Choral Eucharist 10:15 a.m., followed by Coffee and Fellowship WEDNESDAY Healing Mass: 10 a.m.

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BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

131 N. Court, Dixon, 284-3849 Randy Sizemore, Pastor Sun. School 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMBOY

960 Rt. 52, Amboy, 857-2225 Pastor Carol Soderholm Sunday Worship 9:00, Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 9:40 - 10:15

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1013 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, 284-2804 Reverend Frank Langholf Saturday 5:30 p.m.Worship, Sunday 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, 9:15 a.m. Education and Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Web Site: www.immanueldixon.org Bright Beginnings Daycare & Preschool 285-1033

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN

421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 288-2757 Pastor Janet Wittenmeyer Sat. 5:30pm Traditional Service Sun. 8:15am Traditional Service 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Study 11:00am Praise Service Wed. 9:00am Quilting, 5:45pm Bell Choir, 7:00pm Chancel Choir, 7:00 Praise Band Nursery available. Visitors welcome. www.stpauldixon.org

EAST GROVE UNION CHURCH

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, 734-4942 Sunday School All Ages 8:30 a.m., Inner-Mission Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m., Worship service 10:00am, with nursery

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

U.S. 52 & Red Brick Rd., Dixon, 288-2447, John H. Ewing, Jr., Pastor Sun. School 9:45, Sun. Worship 10:45 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH

N. Galena & E. Morgan, Dixon, 288-1778 Gary Wilson, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK

402 Gaston St., Prairieville Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m. Food fellowship every Friday at 6 p.m. Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome. Contact Richard Vanauseoll 815-718-2128

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

All are welcome Fr. Robert Francis Cristobal, Priest-In-Charge Sunday Schedule: 8 AM Holy Communion 9 AM Children’s Sunday School 10 AM Holy Communion with Music Fellowship and Coffee after the 10 AM service Contact information: 1000 IL Route 64 W, Oregon 815-732-7211 saintbrides@verizon.net www.saintbrides.org

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

14206 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle, 815-562-7575 Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Youth Sunday School 9:15 am Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15am Choir Wednesday at 7:00pm Jr. High Ministries Wednesday 7:00pm E-mail: faithlc@rochelle.net

FAITH UNITED METHODIST

702 E. Dixon Street, Polo, 815-946-3212 Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 am All are welcome to our multi-generational congregation. Nursery service provided during the service. Handicapped accessible.

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

498 IL. Rte. 2, Dixon, 288-7000 Sunday Worship 10 a.m., nursery provided. Sunday evening Comminity Talk, 2 groups at 6pm, nursery provided. Check website calendar for dates. Tuesday evening praise and prayer 6 p.m. www.saukchurch.com

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN

702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling 815-499-6552 Pastor Bill Sullivan Saturday Evening Service 6:00pm Sunday Traditional Service 8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service 10:45am Sunday School 9:45am

449 E. Reuter Rd., Amboy 376-6661 One mile east of Route 26 Pastor Rick Wulf 440-5321 Sunday Morning Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Other services and activities announced. Please join us.

SUBLETTE UNION CHURCH

500 W. Main St., Sublette, 849-5914 Pastor Kris Johnson Sunday Worship Service 9:00 am Kid’s Klub Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm

ASHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

906 Richardson Ave., Ashton, 453-2328 Pastor Sang-Hun Han Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

606 Main Street, Chana Pastor Javier Martinez chanaumc@gmail.com Sunday: Adult & Children’s Education 9 am Worship Service 10:30 am +RO\ &RPPXQLRQ FHOHEUDWHG WKH ÀUVW Sunday of each month. Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

202 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 284-2849 Mike Jones, Pastor Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Chapel Sunday Services 10:00 am in Sanctuary Sunday 9:40 am Powerhouse Kids www.fumcdixon.org

FRANKLIN GROVE UNITED METHODIST

203 W. Middle St., Franklin Grove, 456-2456 Jin Ho Hong, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.; 1st Sunday of each month - ASL Sign interpreter for the hearing impaired

CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC

211 N. Franklin Avenue - Polo Rectory phone: (815) 946-2535 Rev. Louis F. Tosto, Parochial Administrator Regular Mass Schedule: Tuesday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. On First Fridays, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction follows morning Mass. Confessions 4:30pm Saturday

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST

2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton - 815-453-2513 Rev. Alan Meyer, Pastor - 815-453-7480 Sunday School - All ages - 9:00am Sunday Worship - 10:00am - Nursery provided Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00pm Handicapped Accessible

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1140 Inlet Rd., Lee Center 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 10:30am

HARMON UNITED METHODIST

202 North Grove Street, Harmon, 359-7302 Pastor Leanne Keate Worship 8:30 a.m. Junior Church for ages 12 and under during morning worship.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, 732-7264 Xavier Martinez, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Kindergarten -6th Sunday Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m. The church is handicapped accessible.Visitors and newcomers are always welcome.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon - 815-626-4732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road) Pastor: Bob Clardie Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 am Fellowship 11:00 am

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

110 E. 3rd St., Dixon, 284-7741 Rev. Dr. David Spaulding Worship 9:30 a.m. Church School, Adult Forum and Study Groups Follow Service

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Chicago and Flagg Streets, Paw Paw, 5HY 'U $QQH +RĂ HQ 3DVWRU Worship: 11:00 a.m. Christian Education: 10:00 a.m.

THE WORSHIP CENTER

403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 284-1340 Pastor, Michael Cole Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:45 pm Non-Denominational www.worshipctr.org

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

921 E. Chamberlin, Dixon, 288-1505 Pastor Marilyn Nolan Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. WoW Worship Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Sun. School 10:45-11:30 a.m.

GREATER LIFE TABERNACLE

1403 Hemlock, Dixon, Steve Young, Pastor 815-284-8680 Bible Study, Thursday 7:00 p.m., Sunday Praise & Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Home Groups CALL

LIVING WELL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

113 E. 1st Street, Dixon Rev. John Trotter, Pastor 815-973-5981 Small Groups 9:30-9:55 am Fellowship Cafe 10:00-10:30 am Adult & Children Worship 10:30 am www.livingwellchurch.org

HOPE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

732 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, IL www.hopebiblefellowship.com Senior Pastor Joshua Shaw Associate Pastor Nathan Meeks Worship Service Sundays at 9:30 am Grow Groups at 10:45 am Evening Sunday Service 6:30 pm

UNITED FIRST CHURCH

326 E. Main Street, Amboy, IL 815-857-2415 Pastor: Charles Jeanblanc Sunday Services 9 am - 10 am Bible study following services 10:15 - 11:15

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC Congregation

107 W. Lahman Street, Franklin Grove 815-456-2457 or 815-440-6590 Pastor Myron Bartell Worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

416 Prospect St., Dixon Pastor Trudy Dunn Saturday Sabbath School 10:00am Worship Service 11:30am

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

634 Countryside Lane, Dixon, 288-4019

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

LeFevre Rd. & Ave. F, Sterling 625-2284 Rev. Patrick Pinion SundayWorship 9am Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15am Live broadcast on WLLT 107.7FM on Sunday

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Woman seeks to shed shell of her former self Dear Abby: As a child, I was sexually, physically and mentally abused. As an adult, I suffered several miscarriages, and two of my children died as infants. I have two living children, ages 9 and 16. It should be no surprise that I turned to food for comfort; I ate myself to a whopping 420 pounds. After my marriage ended in a bitter divorce, I decided it was time for a complete makeover. I have lost more than 200 pounds. Because of my weight loss, I have gained better health, more energy, a better outlook on life – and almost 36 pounds of baggy skin. With this much excess skin, I’m sure you can imagine that I bring a whole new meaning to the word “skinny.�

Dear Left Hanging: I addressed your quesdearABBY tion to prominent Los !BIGAIL 6AN Angeles plastic surgeon "UREN S Joel Aronowitz, who sug(Jeanne gests you start calling Phillips) column around to universities appears that offer plastic surgery during the residencies. It’s possible week through a resident could perform Universal Press your surgery under the Syndicate. supervision of an experienced attending physician, and you would pay Insurance will not a lower rate for the prohelp with skin removal. cedure than you would Burn centers use skin be charged by a private from cadavers, so I can’t physician. donate it to a good cause. He also told me that I view myself as an overinsurance should pay for comer of many things. the excision of skin in I just need assistance in areas where it overlaps overcoming this overwith other skin, because it sized birthday suit. Can could be medically necesyou please advise? sary if it causes rashes or – Left Hanging infections that are giving in Colorado you problems. If this is

documented by an experienced plastic surgeon, those areas of your body might be covered by your insurance. Many people finance their plastic surgeries through companies that specialize in this. The doctor’s patient coordinator can direct you to one that works with the practice. However, I would advise you to wait until you have lost ALL of the weight you intend to before getting anything done. Dear Abby: About 10 years ago, I became involved with a man I later found out was married. It was hard for me, but I ended the relationship and ceased all contact with him, because

I didn’t want to be the cause of a broken family. Since then, I no longer think of myself as a good person, Abby. I can’t forget that I was the “other woman,� and I feel horrible about it. I have tried my best to “keep my nose clean.� I returned to college to complete a degree, and I avoid the dating scene. I graduated with good grades, but with all the free time I have now, I realize how lonely I am. The majority of my friends are married or in long-term relationships. I visit with them less and less, because it reminds me of my aching to have a special someone. I’m tired of hating myself and feeling lonely, but I’m afraid I’ll mess up again.

Do you have any advice? – Miserable in Killeen, Texas Dear Miserable: Yes. Please stop feeling guilty and flogging yourself for what happened. In a sense, you were as much a victim of this cheater as his wife was. Instead, thank your lucky stars that he didn’t waste more of your time. While I understand why you’d question your judgment or have some trust issues, by avoiding all contact with men, you have gone too far. If necessary, talk this through with a religious adviser or a licensed mental health professional. If you do, it will help you more quickly get on with your life.

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Markers from the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators identify the utilities at the corner of U.S. Route 52 and Bluff Street in Amboy. Beef Hut (background, left), a carryout restaurant, has been without water for nearly 4 weeks and is one of a several locations that has been coping with the fallout from frozen water lines.

Other towns have also had residents with frozen lines. In Amboy, as is the case elsewhere, the municipality is in charge of the line from the curb to the main, while residents are responsible from the water box to the home. While the city has identified its lines as being frozen, Nauman said, no one knows where the problems started. “How do we know if it wasn’t frozen on their side and that it caused our side to be frozen?� he asked. Taormina is among those who said he was told by the mayor that he would have to wait until the spring thaw. The restaurateur said he couldn’t wait that long, because he would go out of business.

He said the city told him that the frozen line was his problem, but nearly 2 weeks ago, a plumber indicated it was on the city’s side. Michael Therriault, who lives in the 700 block of East Main Street, was without water for 3 weeks. Then, the city hooked him up temporarily to his neighbor’s line. Therriault said he at first got a similar story from the city – that the problem was on his side of the line – only to discover later it was in the city’s portion. Before learning that, though, he spent $2,000 trying to thaw out his line and then installing a new one because the city told him it was his problem. He now expects to be compensated. “I hope the city will step up to say it screwed up and do what it takes to make it

right,� Therriault said. “They dropped the ball.� The mayor, however, said Therriault shouldn’t expect compensation. “Who in their right mind would put in a water line when it’s 30 degrees below zero?� he said. Nauman said the city had put out repeated warnings that residents and businesses keep a small stream of water flowing on really cold days to prevent lines from freezing up. In every instance, those with frozen lines did not, he said. “It’s mind-boggling why they didn’t,� he said Thursday morning. “We’re working through this. Our maintenance crews are working as hard as they can to try to get water to these people. Hopefully, everyone will be fine by the end of today.�

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Crimea to vote to split from Ukraine, join with Russia President Obama condemns move SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine lurched toward breakup Thursday as lawmakers in Crimea unanimously declared they wanted to join Russia and would put the decision to voters in 10 days. President Barack Obama condemned the move, and the West answered with the first real sanctions against Russia. Speaking from the White House, Obama said any decisions on the future of Crimea, a pro-Russian area of Ukraine, must include the country’s new government. “The proposed referendum on the future of Crimea would violate the constitution and violate international law,� Obama said. “We are well beyond the days when borders can be redrawn over the heads of democratic leaders.� Russian President Vladimir Putin was almost certainly behind Thursday’s dramatic developments, but it was not clear whether he is aiming for outright annexation, or simply strengthening his hand in talks with the West.

The U.S. moved to impose financial sanctions and travel restrictions on opponents of Ukraine’s new government, and the EU also announced limited punitive measures against Putin’s government, including the suspension of trade and visa talks. Both Washington and the EU said they were discussing further sanctions. “I am confident that we are moving forward together, united in our determination to oppose actions that violate international law, and to support the government and people of Ukraine,� Obama said. Crimea’s parliament rammed through what amounted to a declaration of independence from Ukraine, announcing it would let the Crimean people, 60 percent of whom are ethnic Russian, decide in a March 16 referendum whether they want to become part of their gigantic neighbor to the east. “This is our response to the disorder and lawlessness in Kiev,� lawmaker Sergei Shuvainikov said. “We will decide our future ourselves.�

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois’ public university presidents Thursday spelled out a doomsday scenario of cuts should the state’s temporary tax increase expire as scheduled next January, a move they say would disproportionately affect the number of low-income students, while others flee to schools outside the state. The state currently allocates $3.3 billion for higher education. But Illinois expects a $1.5 billion loss of revenue if the individual income tax rates roll back in 2015 from 5 percent to 3.75 percent and corporate rates drop from 7 percent to 5.25 percent. Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard told a Senate appropriations committee that higher education institutions are bracing for a 30 percent decrease in funding next year, which would mean increases in studentto faculty ratios, fewer

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course offerings and graduate assistantship programs and more classes being taught by adjunct professors instead of more highly paid tenured professors at Illinois’ nine public universities. The tuition hikes, he said, would cut down on the ability for poorer students to earn college degrees. “Our tuition has doubled over the last several years at our institution as well as most others,� Poshard said. “We had to make up for that loss of state funds, and these families just can’t afford it. The average family income in southern Illinois is $36,000 a year.� Following several consecutive years of budget cuts, an unanticipated $1.2 billion increase in tax revenue last year from taxpayers selling assets before new tax laws took effect allowed lawmakers to slightly increase higher education funding for

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The Dixon Dukes will be the first to admit they didn’t put their best foot forward the last time they faced the Mendota Trojans. It was a game that was rescheduled twice because of inclement weather, and when the game finally did roll around, the Dukes had bigger things on their minds – like being in the hunt for a NIB-12 West title. It was a string of four games in 9 days for Dixon, and that Thursday matchup on Jan. 30 was a 55-52 Mendota win at home. But this time around, the matchup is for all the marbles in the 3A LaSalle-Peru Regional final … and the Dukes (22-6) are ready to show what they’re really capable of. “We’re really eager to see them again,” Dixon junior guard Laron Carr said. “We played bad the last time, and we still only lost by three. If we play better defense, and take care of the ball and move it around

Dixon (22-6) vs. Mendota (20-8) When: 7 p.m. today Where: LaSalle At stake: Winner advances to the 3A Peoria Sectional, to play the Peoria Manual Regional winner at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bradley University better on offense, I think we can have a lot more success.” Coach Jason Mead also cited turnovers as one of the big differences in that first meeting, and said the Dukes need to do a better job of boxing out and controlling the boards. “Last time, they killed us with their offensive rebounding, and their ability to

drive to the rim,” Mead said. “If we want to win a regional title, we have to make their dribble penetrators not as comfortable, limit our live-ball turnovers that led to layups for them last time, and rebound hard.” Unlike some coaches, who prefer to keep the big picture out of their players’ heads, Mead employs the opposite strategy. The Dukes haven’t won a regional championship since 1986, but instead of hanging that around their necks like an albatross, Mead has made sure his guys know exactly what’s at stake. “It’s been in their minds since I’ve been here; we look at that board [on the gym wall] every day,” Mead said. “I’m not big on hiding history; it happened, and we might as well embrace it. “Plus, I think it’s a lot more fun to think, ‘Wow, it’s been 28 years, and we’ve got a chance to do it.’” CURVE CONTINUED ON B3

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EAST LANSING, Mich. – Keith Appling scored in double figures for the first time in more than 5 weeks, and No. 22 Michigan State looked healthier than it had in months in an 86-76 victory over No. 24 Iowa on Thursday night. Appling showed his old aggressiveness before hip and wrist injuries and scored 12 points for the Spartans (23-7, 12-5 Big Ten). Travis Trice, Appling’s backup, was 3-for-4 from 3-point range and had 16 points, while Adreian Payne added 14 points in his final home game. Denzel Valentine had 13 points and nine assists for Michigan State, which looked a lot like the team that is 19-2 with a healthy Branden Dawson

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MESA, Ariz. – It’s now a matter of when, not if, Chicago Cubs top prospect Javier Baez will make an exhibition appearance at second base or third base instead of shortstop. “He’s been working over there quite a bit, actually,� manager Rick Renteria said Thursday morning. “It will be here soon, quite frankly. We want to make sure the guys get some looks at different positions. “We want to help him work at those positions before we actually put him there. Right now, we’re concentrating on second and then move him over to third. We kind of make sure he’s got some work before he gets there.� This has been the plan all along for the Cubs regarding Baez, who has been a shortstop throughout his career and is targeted to start

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Thursday’s result s Travis Wood PITCHED THREE SCORELESS INNINGS ALLOWING HIT AND STRIKING OUT THREE BUT THE #UBS LOST TO THE )NDIANS 4HE #UBS LOADED THE BASES IN THE FIRST AND SIXTH BUT DIDN T SCORE Anthony Rizzo HIT TWO SINGLES AND IS FOR BUT THE #UBS STRANDED RUNNERS the 2014 season as the shortstop at Triple-A Iowa. Baez’s path at shortstop with the Cubs currently is blocked by incumbent Starlin Castro, who is currently sidelined because of a right hamstring strain. Renteria stressed that Baez will stay at shortstop once the TripleA season starts, as he tries to polish his defense. “He’s not moving around positions down there,� Renteria said. “That’s a fact. He’s going to be

playing shortstop. It’s like anything. At any given time, if there needs to be a change, you’ll accommodate for that change. He’s going to play short.� Baez is scheduled to start today at shortstop in a split-squad game against Cleveland at Cubs Park. Renteria added that Baez felt well after fouling a pitch off his foot in the second inning of Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies and laying on the ground in pain for about 30 seconds. Four innings later, Baez hit an opposite-field home run after falling behind 0-2. Renteria told Baez that the ball comes off his bat “like a bullet train.� “I would have gone down, too,� Renteria said. “You guys have seen the way he hits the ball. I can’t imagine what it felt like, driving [the ball] into your foot. It probably hurt pretty good.�

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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Jose Abreu and Adrian Nieto huddled over a cell phone in the White Sox clubhouse at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday morning examining photos of a Florida house Abreu is researching. The two Sox newcomers from the same place find themselves in different places with the team this spring, but that’s part of the reason a rapport has formed. Abreu represents the Sox’s hope for the future, a powerful first baseman who signed a contract for 6 years and $68 million last fall. Nieto is a long shot to make the Sox roster as a catcher, a Rule 5 draft selection who hasn’t played above high Class A. Nieto, 24, has had nearly 20 years to learn the English language and adjust to life in the United States after defecting from Cuba. Abreu, 27, has had less than a year after his own departure from the country. They figured a tradeoff was in order. “We have made quite the relationship,� Abreu said through a team interpreter Wednesday. “I told him, ‘Hey, if you’re going to help me with the language, I’m going to help you with the hitting.’�

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The tough task for Nieto this spring is just trying to make the team after he was selected in the Rule 5 draft in December, following a season in which Nieto was only 4½ Nieto remembered he hit .285 with 11 home years old when he left when, years after his runs and 53 RBIs with the Cuba with his mother, move, he encountered a Nationals’ high Class A father and 18 others, but “higher level of Englishâ€? team. he said he still rememwhen he attended a He has had an up-andbers well the 13 hours private school in Florida down start to his career, he spent on a small boat for high school. He had being suspended 50 trying to travel to the to watch other students games for testing posiUnited States. to understand instructive for performanceHe said the U.S. Coast tions fully. enhancing drugs in 2011. Guard rescued the group, Abreu, who also said His name also appears and he and his family Ramirez and Viciedo on documents relating to spent the next 6 months have helped his transithe Biogenesis clinic PED in Guantanamo Bay tion, has made it a goal investigation, accordbefore moving to Florida to learn a new English ing to ESPN’s “Outside to begin their transition word every day, and to the Lines.â€? When asked to life in the U.S. interact with his English- about both, he said he Nieto and Abreu, who speaking teammates as made a mistake, one he hasn’t shared his own much as possible. Nieto paid for not only with story of his journey to provides his own contri- the suspension, but also the U.S. publicly, joined butions, helping to trans- isolation from people he fellow-Cuban expatrilate when Sox manager knew. ates Alexei Ramirez of cultural development “It was a mistake I and Dayan Viciedo on Lino Diaz isn’t available. made, bad judgment on the Sox roster, and the “That’s why I help my part,â€? Nieto said. “It players agreed that the Abreu so much, because was a wake-up call, probhardest adjustment is it’s tough,â€? Nieto said. ably the best thing that the language. “It’s not easy.â€? happened in my career.â€? White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers throws during an exhibition baseball game earlier in spring training. Flowers is the expected start for the White Sox. Adrian Nieto is fighting for a spot behind him.

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Big Northern West Conf. All Rockford Lutheran 11-1 26-4 Winnebago 10-2 24-6 Mendota 8-4 20-8 "YRON 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY Rock Falls 2-10 8-21 Oregon 1-11 7-21 Today’s games 3A Freeport Regional s ,UTHERAN VS "ELVIDERE 3A LaSalle-Peru Regional s -ENDOTA VS $IXON

Three Rivers North Conf. .EWMAN "UREAU 6ALLEY Fulton 9-5 Prophetstown 9-5 -ORRISON 2IVERDALE Amboy 1-12 %RIE Wednesday’s result 2A Bureau Valley Sectional s .EWMAN 3ENECA Today’s game 2A Bureau Valley Sectional s .EWMAN VS )# #ATHOLIC

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SVM SCOUTS 3A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP LaSalle-Peru | Dixon Dukes (22-6) vs. Mendota Trojans (20-8) When: P M TODAY Outlook: The Trojans beat the Dukes by three points IN THE ONLY REGULAR SEASON MEETING IN *ANUARY 4HE LOSS CAME DURING A BUSY STRETCH OF GAMES FOR $UKES "OTH TEAMS GET BIG CONTRIBUTIONS FROM JUNIORS MEANing it is likely the two could meet against next year in

AN IMPORTANT GAME IN THE POSTSEASON 4HE MATCHUP is interesting, as both squads like to pick up the PACE SO A HIGH SCORING AFFAIR COULD BE IN STORE SVM prediction: Dixon 71-66 Winner to: "RADLEY 3ECTIONAL VS 0EORIA -ANUAL 2EGIONAL WINNER P M 7EDNESDAY

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Coach: *ASON -EAD Conference: .)" 7EST Last regional title: 1986 Roster No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr !NGELO 6ALDES ' 3R .ATE 'ASCOIGNE & 3O )SAIAH 2OBY & 3O 2ILEY -EHRENS ' 3O ,ARON #ARR ' *R *$ 'IESON ' *R -ATT #OFFEY ' *R ! * -URDOCK ' 3R 2YAN 7EBB & *R #AL *ARRETT ' *R +YLE ,E"LANC & 3O &JONN "UESCHE # *R -ICHAEL #ONLEY & 3R Dixon FYI: After winning eight games combined OVER THE LAST THREE SEASONS THE $UKES TOOK A HUGE STEP FORWARD THIS YEAR $IXON WON GAMES FOR JUST THE THIRD TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY 4HE BEST NEWS IS THAT THE $UKES LOSE VERY LITTLE TO GRADUATION WHICH SHOULD MAKE THEM A FORCE IN

Coach: *AN 4HOMPSON Conference: "IG .ORTHERN 7EST Last regional title: Roster No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. *AMES #ARROLL ' *R -ARK 0RESCOTT ' 3R .ICK 0HALEN ' 3R 2YAN 2EEDER ' *R +RUGER +EENE ' *R *AKE "UCHANAN ' 3R "ROCK 3UTTON ' 3R -IKAH "IERS & 3R .ATHANAEL $E,ONG & *R -ATT $ORNICK & 3R *AKE 2OD & 3R 3AM "OWNE # 3R 4YLER !NDERSON # *R 0ATRICK / 3ADNICK # *R Mendota FYI: The Trojans finished third in a tough ".# 7EST BEHIND 2OCKFORD ,UTHERAN AND 7INNEBAGO ! YEAR AGO THE 4ROJANS ENTERED THE ! 2OCK &ALLS 2EGIONAL AS THE .O SEED AND ENDED UP WINNING THE REGIONAL TITLE

SVM SCOUTS 2A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Bureau Valley | Newman Comets (28-2) vs. IC Catholic Knights (23-6) When: P M TODAY Outlook: The Comets are looking to make first 2A SUPERSECTIONAL JUST YEARS AFTER ADVANCING TO THAT ROUND IN ! 4HE +NIGHTS HAD TO RALLY TO GET BY 7INNEBAGO IN OVERTIME A TEAM THE #OMETS BEAT AT THE

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Coach: Ray Sharp Conference: 4HREE 2IVERS .ORTH Last sectional title: 2012 Roster No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr #HRIS *ONES ' *R .ATE 4ERVEER ' 3R ! * 3HARP ' 3R $REW 2OSENGREN ' *R -ICAH 4RANCOSO ' 3R $ILLAN (EFFELFINGER ' *R 4REVOR "OLIN ' *R -ENGYANG :HENG ' *R 3HAYNE !LLEN & *R .OAH -C#ARTY & 3O *OHN 0AYAN & 3R .OLAN -C'INN & *R ,ARS 2OLEDER & *R 4YLER $ANILSON & 3R *ACOB "ARNES & *R Newman FYI: 4HE #OMETS HAVE WON THREE STRAIGHT REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AFTER NOT HAVING WON ONE SINCE .EWMAN HAS WON TWO SECTIONAL TITLES IN ! AND !

Coach: 4 * 4YRELL Conference: Suburban Christian Conference Last sectional title: None Roster No. Name Ht. Pos. Yr. 2OSS &LEMING ' 3R 3TONE "RINKMAN ' *R !NDY -UNO ' 3R !NTHONY 4AYLOR ' 3R 3EAN 3UTTON ' 3R 4REMAINE 'RIFFIN ' 3R 7ILL ,YLES # 3O 2HASHAUN %PTING & 3O !LEC 4URKOWSKI & 3R 4ROY "URROWS ' 3O #LARK "RINKMAN & ' 3R 2USS 2YAN ' 3R *ORDAN 2OWELL & ' &R #ONOR $ALY & 3R IC Catholic FYI: #LARK "RINKMAN SCORED POINTS IN HELPING THE +NIGHTS TO A /4 WIN OVER 7INNEBAGO IN THE SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL 4HE +NIGHTS HAVE WON ONLY FOUR REGIONAL TITLES IN THE LAST YEARS WITH TWO OF THEM COMING IN AND

SVM SCOUTS 1A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP River Ridge | Eastland Cougars (25-4) vs. Indian Creek Timberwolves (22-8) When: P M TODAY Outlook: 4HE 7OLVES ARE VERY STRONG IN THE POST WITH SENIOR 'ARRETT 0OST AND JUNIOR 'ARRISON 'OVIG Expect Eastland to put Skylar Paulson on one and SOPHOMORE "LAKE *ANSSEN ON THE OTHER 4HE KEY WILL

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be the ability of Eastland senior Dalton Shaner to get THE BIG GUYS IN FOUL TROUBLE BY DRIVING INTO THE LANE. SVM prediction: Eastland 70-69 Winner to: $E+ALB 3UPERSECTIONAL VS 3ERENA 3ECTIONAL WINNER P M 4UESDAY

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It’s as good a chance as the Dukes could ask for. The opponent is evenly matched with them, and the loss back in January has forced Mead and his coaching staff to look at different ways of attacking the Trojans’ 1-3-1 zone. Mead readily admitted his game Laron plan was Carr ineffective Dixon in that first junior meeting, and he’s gone back to the drawing board to scheme for this matchup. The key will be withstanding Mendota’s inevitable runs. Mead said the Trojans (20-8) play with a lot of emotion, and because of that, they’ll go on big runs ‌ but also allow big runs by their opponents. Their big run came early in the first meeting, as they led by eight right out of the gate and forced the Dukes to play catch-up the entire game. Mead believes that flat start is but a distant memory, and his players know they can’t let an early deficit – or lead, for that matter – get into their heads. “We know they’re going to go on their runs, and we can’t let it get to us,â€? Carr said. “We just have to keep our heads up, focus on getting stops and answering on offense. We have to make sure we don’t put our heads down, just work hard the whole game and keep fighting until the end.â€? Mendota has four guards – James Carroll, Ryan Reeder, Mark Prescott and Joe LaShonse – who like to get into the lane and create for themselves our their teammates. And while they can all score from the perimeter, they’re more interested in driving to the basket and probing the interior of the defense. Dixon, meanwhile, counters that by balancing the floor. Carr, Matt Coffey and Cal Jarrett are all effective shooters, as is 6-foot-7 post Isaiah Roby, but Jarrett, Roby and Kyle LeBlanc can also pour in a lot of points from the paint. The bench also plays a key role for the Dukes, as reserves like Nate Gascoigne, Michael Conley and Riley Mehrens can play quality minutes so Dixon doesn’t miss a beat when the starters need a breather. “The fun part of sports is that it doesn’t matter who the better team is, but who the better team is on that particular night,â€? Mead said. “They’ve got their strengths, and we’ve got some strengths too, and whoever executes better on Friday night is going to be the regional champion.â€? That’s a feeling Carr and his teammates relish the chance to play for ‌ and a plaque they’re determined to bring back to Dixon. “It means a lot to us; we’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and now it’s time to finish it off,â€? Carr said. “This is a big deal for us, and we want to come out and play like the hungrier team, and work as hard as we can from the start to the finish to bring home that regional title.â€?

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No more Olympics, outdoor games, or trade deadlines. All that remains for the Blackhawks is a final sprint to the finish of the regular season. “There are no more distractions,� defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson said. “The only thing you have to focus on now is to put yourself in as good a situation as possible going into the playoffs. Even though it has been a lot of fun having all the other stuff, it’s going to be nice to just focus on playing some hockey.� The Hawks played some hockey Thursday night against the Blue Jackets, and put together a distraction-free 6-1 triumph at the United Center. The victory was the defending Stanley Cup champions’ second in their last five games, as they continue their dogfight with the Blues and Avalanche for the top spot in the Central Division. In an effort to ignite a stagnant offense, coach Joel Quenneville inserted Andrew Shaw on the top line, and the forward responded

Star of the game: Andrew Shaw, "LACKHAWKS GOALS Up next: "LACKHAWKS AT 3ABRES P M 3UNDAY TV/Radio: ."#30 !with two goals. Linemate Jonathan Toews also scored twice, while Brandon Bollig and Bryan Bickell also found the back of the net. Marcus Kruger and Brent Seabrook each added two assists to help provide plenty of breathing room for goaltender Corey Crawford. Ryan Johansen scored for the Jackets, but it wasn’t nearly enough as Sergei Bobrovsky didn’t make it out of the second period and suffered the loss in goal. It was the Hawks’12th consecutive victory over the Blue Jackets, who moved from the Western Conference to the East with NHL realignment. That left the teams to meet only twice this season, and the Hawks didn’t waste the opportunity to thump their former conference mates in the first matchup. Bollig got things off on the right

foot for the Hawks (37-13-14) when the winger redirected a Kruger shot early in the opening period. After Johansen tied it 1-1, Shaw put the Hawks in front for good when he took a long stretch pass from Sheldon Brookbank, skated in alone on Bobrovsky, and lifted a shot over the netminder’s left shoulder. The Hawks stepped on the gas in the second, as Toews converted following a terrific effort from Brandon Saad. The winger knifed through the Columbus defense and fed a wide-open Toews, and the captain finished from in close. Versteeg then raced into the Blue Jackets’ zone and fired a shot Bobrovsky saved, but Bickell knocked in the rebound and the rout was on at 4-1. Columbus coach Todd Richards replaced Bobrovsky with Curtis McElhinney, and Shaw greeted the backup with a deflection of a long Seabrook shot. In the third, the Hawks cashed in on the power play when Patrick Kane circled around the net and fed Toews for the center’s second goal of the contest.

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The crowd came alive early in the second half when Appling hit a free throw and drove the baseline for a reverse layup in traffic. A toughangle bank shot by Gary Harris put Michigan State up by five points, and forced an Iowa timeout. Appling’s steal and layup made it 48-43 before a drive by Marble ended an 11-0 run. But Breslin Center erupted seconds later when the Spartans took an eightpoint lead on a 3-pointer Appling wouldn’t have tried for several weeks while his right wrist was bothering him. Iowa cut the deficit to two points as Aaron White scored his first two baskets of the game, only to see Michigan State answer with a 7-0 run. Matt Costello’s four free throws sandwiched a 3-pointer by Kenny Kaminski and made it 60-51.

After the taller Hawkeyes drew within five points, Trice built the lead to 13 points on two 3s and a 10-foot floater, as the shot clock expired. When Appling dribbled through a zone press and flipped an alley-oop pass to Dawson, the lead grew to 72-59. Four free throws by Trice – two after a technical foul on Iowa coach Fran McCaffery – ended all the suspense. After a doublefoul skirmish that led to a long check of the monitor, Appling’s second 3 gave the crowd one more reason to stick around for postgame festivities honoring the seniors. The Spartans got off to a much better start than they did last Saturday in a 53-46 loss to Illinois. Valentine was in reach of a triple-double by halftime with 10 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Harris added 10 early points on 4-for-5 shooting, AP and helped his team go up by six points, the biggest Iowa’s Gabriel Olaseni battles for rebound with three lead for either team in the Michigan State players during Thursday’s game in East Lansing, Mich. The Hawkeyes fell 86-76. first 20 minutes.

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That devalued Hester. The NFL calls it safety. That’s a crock. It’s part of the league’s phonybaloney campaign to act like it cares about head injuries. If you think owners care about head injuries, then you must’ve suffered one

yourself. The NFL cares about money – making it, and not paying it out in lawsuits. It also cares about staying a monopoly, so, with Congress looking in, the NFL moved up kickoffs to fake that concern, saying it would remove the high-speed crashes of special teams. The NFL ruined a

Bears weapon, one that deodorized the fact that Jerry Angelo and Lovie Smith didn’t know squat about building an offense. The NFL also ruined one of the most exciting plays in football. For years, Hester was – yes, Jeff Joniak – ridiculous. A record number of return touchdowns if you count all of them.

Sometimes you wanted Lovie’s defense to give up a score so Hester could return a kick. And, lord, nobody started a Super Bowl the way Hester did. Nobody. And now, because of Hester’s age and the league’s fear of litigation and losing its antitrust exemption, the NFL has made sure nobody ever will again.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF MARILYN J. MULFORD, Deceased. No. 14 P 25 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Marilyn J. Mulford. Letters of Office were issued on February 21, 2014 to Lisa Hudson, as independent executor, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the ___7th__ day of ____September___, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Lisa Hudson Independent Representative for the Estate John E. Miller MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 March 7, 14, 21, 2014

Public Notice Request for a Trustee, in compliance with 60 ILCS 1/60-5, for a Board consisting of 5 members for the government, control and management of the affairs of business for Hopkins Township. Any candidate for the office of trustee shall be: a Hopkins Township resident for a minimum of one year, a registered voter, is 21 years of age or older, and have no felony convictions. Letters of interest or resumes must be received by April 4, 2014. Mail to: Lynette Springman, Supervisor Hopkins Township P.O. Box 16 Galt, IL 61037 Send the bill to: Lynette Springman PO Box 16 Galt, IL 61037 March 7th 2014

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The City of Sterling will receive sealed bids for the construction of a two-story, residential building with full basement, located at 606 Third Avenue and legally described as; Lot 4 in Block 4 in the Original Town of Chatham, now City of Sterling, West of Broadway, Whiteside County, Illinois. PIN: 11-21-431004. Bids will also include repairs to the existing detached accessory garage. Bids will be accepted until 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2014, at the Code Enforcement office of the City of Sterling, Coliseum Building, 212 3rd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois. All bids received will be opened and read aloud. The contract documents, including specifications and forms of contract and bond for completion of work, are on file at the Code Enforcement office of the City of Sterling. All proposals shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check payable to the City of Sterling for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, to be held as damages should the bidder to whom an award is made fail to execute the contract and bond for performance of work.

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SEALED BIDS will be received by the City of Dixon, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2014, for the purchase of the following item:

The Lee County Housing Authority has developed its Annual Plan for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014 in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. It is available for review at the Authority's Office located at McReynolds Tower, 1000 Washington Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. The Authority's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. In addition a public hearing will be held on March 31, 2014 at 4:30PM. March 7, 2014

Water Department- 2014 Backhoe w/ Loader Bucket (Less Trade for 2000 Case 590 Super L*) SPECIFICATIONS may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Dixon, Illinois. ALL BIDS will be publicly opened and read aloud at a bid opening at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2014, in the Council Chambers at City Hall in Dixon, Illinois. THE CITY OF DIXON is an equal opportunity employer. A CONTRACT may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is found to be i n the best interests of the City of Dixon. The City of Dixon reserves the right to reject any and all bids at to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding. The City Council further reserves the right to review and study any and all bids and to make a contract award within sixty (60) days after the bids have been opened and publicly read. A Fair Employment Practices Affidavit of Compliance and an Anti-Collusion Affidavit of Compliance must be submitted with the bid. The City of Dixon does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. ALL BIDS must be accompanied by the bid document forms with specifications attached – contained in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “Bid for City of Dixon's Water Department 2014 Backhoe w/Loader Bucket” and the name and address of the bidder. All bids should be addressed to the Dixon City Council, % City Clerk, 121 W. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021. *You can view the 2000 Case 590 Super L at the Dixon Water Plant, 92 Artesian, Dixon. March 7, 2014

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THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA L. FOSTER, Deceased. No. 2014 P 10 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Sandra L. Foster of 517 E. Morgan St., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to Tracy Novak-Ademoski, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: Tracy Novak-Ademoski Independent Admistrator David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX March 7, 14, 21, 2014

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Labor employed on this work shall be paid not less than the minimum rate of prevailing wages for the various classifications of workers employed. This is a federally funded project using public money associated with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2. The City of Sterling reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bidding.

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

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a contract bond on the form of bond furnished by the City of Sterling, which bond is attached to the Contract Documents. A cash bond or authorized Letter of Credit is also acceptable

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D. Plaintiff, v.

No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days. BY ORDER OF THE CITY OF STERLING Marie Rombouts City Clerk

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Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, vs. DAWN E. JONES, MONIKA R. TEMPLIN, RICHARD E. CLARK JR., MICHAEL R. CLARK, HEIRS AT LAW AND DEVISEES OF RICHARD E. CLARK SR., DECEASED,UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 2013 CH 149 ST PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: MICHAEL R. CLARK, 12 GLENROCK, NORWALK, CT 06850 UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS HEIRS AT LAW AND DEVISEES OF RICHARD E. CLARK, SR. Affidavits for Publication having been filed, because upon due inquiry you cannot be found so that process can be served upon you. Notice is hereby given you, Michael R. Clark, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and Heirs at Law and Devisees of Richard E. Clark, Sr., Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action was commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Case No. 2013 CH 149 ST, by the Plaintiff Sauk Valley Bank & Trust Co. against you, in which the Complaint seeks foreclosure of a mortgage dated August 28, 2006, and recorded September 1, 2006, as Document No. 7553-2006 among the Land Records of Whiteside County, Illinois, in which Plaintiff is the Mortgagee of certain real estate owned by Mortgagor, Richard E. Clark Sr. (now deceased), and that foreclosure of mortgage action is now pending in said Court. The record title holder of the affected real estate is Richard E. Clark, Sr., and the property is legally described as follows: The North Half of Lot 6 in Block 3 in Dinsmoor, Pennington and Coe's Addition to the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. commonly known as 912 1st Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 Consequently, unless you, Michael R. Clark, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and Heirs at Law and Devisees of Richard E. Clark, Sr., Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, at the Sterling Court Facility, 101 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois, on or before April 6, 2014, a default judgment may be entered against you at any time after that date, in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated, Sterling, Illinois, this 6th day of March, 2014. ___________Circuit Clerk

Lisa A. Gabriel WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-8200 March 7, 14, 21, 2014

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS M. MATTHEWS, deceased, GEORGE MATTHEWS, BARBARA GARCIA, McDONALD FUNERAL HOME, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. No. 12 CH 86 Property Address: 1307 Harvey Drive Sterling, Illinois 61081 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 11, 2013, in the above-captioned mortgage foreclosure proceeding, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., on the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, will sell, at a public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Decree mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the decretal indebtedness, to wit: LOT 39, IN DOUGLAS PARK SUBDIVISION, IN THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF FILED MAY 20, 1953, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Tax Identification Number: 11-19-277-024 Common Address: 1307 Harvey Drive, Sterling, Illinois 61081 The Judgment amount was $43,598.42. The property is improved with a single family residence. PREMISES WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION. The name and address of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is Sheryl A. Fyock, attorney, or Rowena C. Holt, paralegal, LATIMER, LEVAY, FYOCK, LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1100, Chicago, Illinois 60603. The telephone number is 312422-8000. Said sale will be subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments and any prior mortgages. The terms of the sale are the highest bidder for cash sale with ten (10%) percent down by certified funds and the balance due within 24 hours by certified funds. Sheryl A. Fyock LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 West Monroe Street Suite 1100 Chicago, Illinois 60603 (312) 422-8000 (312) 422-8001) Fax ARDC No. 06204378 Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 2014

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

Estate of WILMA JEAN MCCULLOH, Deceased No. 2014-P-21 CLAIM NOTICE TO: DORA JEAN COLLINSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE: Notice is given to creditors of the death of Wilma Jean McCulloh. Letters of Administration were issued on February 12, 2014, to Linda L. Kness and Victor M. Hartman, as Co-Independent Executors, whose attorneys of record are shown below. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 o the Probate Act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 12, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is given to unknown heirs, who are heirs in the above proceedings to probate a Will and whose name or address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on February 12, 2014, admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission ou 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. You also have the right under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the Will to probate. Linda L. Kness and Victor M. Hartman, Independent C-Executors Thomas J. Potter Ludens Potter & Melton 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815) 772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 E-mail: tpotter@lincolnwaylaw.com

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CDL CLASS A Drivers needed for part time work, April-Oct. Most all work would be on Mon, some work could be SunWeds. Also need Drivers with passports for 6 trips in to Canada. Good pay plus hotels paid. Call Phil 815973-4054.

Local flatbed company seeking regional driver. Home weekends. Paid vacations. Please call 815-622-3000 NOW HIRING for Cooks and Waitress/ Bartenders. Must have experience. Apply in person at Messie's Bar & Grill, 117 N. River Rd., Oregon. No phone calls please.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Don’t allow self-doubt to deter you from achieving progress. Diversifying your interests will increase the flow of opportunities coming your way. Being prepared will open doors to new possibilities.

Female Calico, 8 mos. Old. Free to good indoor home only. Call 815-9733574.

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

TODAY’S CLUE: N equals S

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will have no problem convincing others to participate in a new venture. Your enthusiasm and energy will draw plenty of partners with wonderful, original ideas in tow.

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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!

Ethan Allen maple Heirloom dining table & 4 Duxbury chairs, nutmeg finish. $500. Call 630926-1350.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Deal with problems at home before they intensify. You could be in for a nasty surprise if you ignore the warning signs. Facing up to your responsibilities will help keep the peace.

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Entertainment Center, solid oak, 47Âź x 60. You have to see it to appreciate it!! $200 815-626-0033.

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CELEBRITY CIPHER

Presentation and approach will be important this year. Not everyone you deal with will share your passions or methods. Having confidence in your abilities is commendable. Heavyhanded or forceful tactics will not win people over. If you’re diplomatic, you will gain the support you require.

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday 8 – 2 Loveland Community Bldg. 513 W. 2nd St. Collectibles, kerosene lamps, Hummel plates, old '45's, purse collection, post cards, bird house dÊcor, ladies sz. med., etc

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1861 Navy Colt revolver reproduction. FOID card. $85. 815-719-5083

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ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

2009 GMC Acadia SLT, Red ............. $22,900*

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

Silver ........................................ $19,900*

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2010 Chevy Traverse LT,

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Schwan's Home Service of Freeport is currently accepting applications for Route sales Representative positions. Position offers paid training, base wage, commission, and benefits. Please apply at: www.schwans jobs.com or call 507-537-8990 with questions.

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))

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2011 Chevy Equinox LT, VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET

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Rock River Cartage Diesel mechanic needed 401K, health insurance pay depends on experience. 815-625-1699

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

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can make valuable connections if you accentuate your positive qualities to the right people. Take good care of your health to avoid exhaustion or a minor illness. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -Rekindle your connections with loved ones. Make plans that are sure to win favor. Be willing to compromise and work toward a common goal. Show patience, tolerance and good will.

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Floral davenport w/ pull out dbl. Bed. Good cond. $100. 815-626-0193

New 8 ft. skid steer snow pusher box. Univ. mount fits almost any style skid steer. $1,700. Call 815-716-0355

Patient Lift: 425 lb. Capacity overhead lift on track. Includes 2 patient slings, 2 lengths of track, and two new battery packs. $1,800. 815-6251666

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McCoy Cookie jar: Apple $60 Dixon 630-453-1629 N-Scale Model Trains, engines, freight cars, track, passenger car set, misc. $750 obo 815-994-2101 New 12 Cup white Mr. Coffee $5 815-284-3620

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***THE BOAT*** DOCK Cajun Bass boat, 18' 6�. Yamaha V Max 150 hp. Minnkota trolling motor, on board charger. $8,000. 815-562-7377

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