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ROCK FALLS, STERLING & DIXON | SALES TAX

All in on try for tax hike?

Dixon unlikely to pursue increase at this time

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 570

When Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott gave his State of the City address this month, he introduced the possibility of doubling the local half-cent sales tax.

The history of the tax in this area, however, also brings the issue to Sterling and Dixon.

In Rock Falls, the extra money would

be used to fix roads that are in “terrible condition,” Wescott said during his address. Without more funding, the city won’t be able to make a dent in the problem, the mayor said.

“Perhaps it is time to get with Sterling and Dixon to revisit the half-cent sales tax, and ask you, the residents, by vote in a referendum, if you would support another increase to the maximum of 1 cent total,” Wescott said.

Rock Falls receives about $280,000 a

year from the state’s motor fuel tax. For 5 more years, $140,000 of that money will be used to pay off a bond on the city’s West Second Street project.

“The remaining distribution is used for salt, patch for repairing potholes, gravel, sand, etc.,” Wescott said. “So the only funds that remain are the halfcent monies, which total approximately $405,000.”

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UPDATE | AMBOY FAMILY

Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott Used State of City address to raise the possibility of doubling the local half-cent sales tax

Sterling Mayor Skip Lee Said city hasn’t discussed raising the tax; thinks it’s best for all 3 cities to ask voters together

Dixon Mayor Jim Burke Believes city’s finances are good, and that it has the money for larger projects it is working on

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Hoy says mayor struck her arm twice Sheriff investigating, alderwoman says

BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525

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Kennedi Smothers yawns while her mother, Kelsey, holds her. Smothers, who arrived 7 weeks premature to save her mother’s life, has since suffered seizures. “It’s pretty tough on both of us,” her father, Justin, said. “It’s taking a toll on both of us. I hate not being there with my daughter, but I also hate having bill collectors calling me.”

More challenges for Amboy family and premature baby

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 529

AMBOY – Kennedi Smothers’ first 3 months have been hard on her and her parents.

She was born on Dec. 31 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Her parents, Kelsey and Justin Smothers, both of Amboy, were expecting a Valentine’s Day baby.

Kennedi was born 7 weeks premature during emergency cesarean section surgery to save her mother’s life.

Kelsey had eclampsia, a condition that can occur late in a pregnancy and can be fatal.

The only cure is to give birth.

Kennedi and Kelsey spent nearly 2 weeks in the hospital,

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during which Justin worked and then drove to Dixon to be with his wife and daughter.

Despite the events surrounding Kennedi’s birth, Kelsey told Sauk Valley Media in January that her daughter was “perfect.”

Since then, the family has returned home, but the challenges haven’t stopped.

This week, Justin told Sauk Valley Media that the past 2 months had been a “rollercoaster of emotion.”

“Everything that went on with Kelsey, that broke me down – possibly losing my wife and my daughter,” he said. “That was the hardest thing ever.”

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AMBOY – Alderwoman Deanne Hoy on Monday accused Mayor Tom Nauman of striking her twice in the arm during a confrontation outside a local restaurant earlier this month.

She also called for the mayor to resign.

“No one in the audience would let a family member be treated that way,” said Hoy, who was two sitting seats from the mayor. “He needs to be removed.”

Hoy said she wouldn’t provide any more details about the confrontation, because it is being investigated by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.

The issue surfaced at the monthly meeting of the Amboy City Council. More than 100 people attended, far more than usual.

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Justin Smothers smiles as he looks at his wife, Kelsey, and daughter, Kennedi. Justin has had to take as much work as he can in order to pay the family’s rising bills.

You can help Go to www.YouCaring.com/other/smothers-family-donations/148567 to donate to the Smothers family.

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LEE COUNTY | MURDER CASE

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Judge: Evidence allowed Hottest races Threats to kill two men were previously barred

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

DIXON – A Lee County judge Monday reversed his earlier ruling and decided to allow as evidence a murder defendant’s threats to kill – even though they were not made against the victim.

Matthew W. Welling, 33, is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Delmar Daniels at his Amboy home on July 18, 2012.

Welling is said to have made threats against others on the night Daniels was killed. Judge Ron Jacobson had previously ruled that evidence inadmissible since the threats were not made against Daniels.

The judge had earlier granted the request of Welling’s defense attorney, Public Defender Bob Thompson, to exclude the threats. But he overturned his decision Monday after Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller filed a motion for the court to reconsider whether she should be able to present evidence during trial that refers to Welling’s threats to kill two men, which he made during a fight that happened just hours before Daniels was killed.

Judge Jacobson originally decided to bar those statements at trial because the defendant is not charged with killing either of the

men, and neither is mentioned in the criminal charge against him.

In her motion, Sacco-Miller wrote that the importance in Welling’s statements is that Welling intended to kill Matthew W. someone that night; Welling he just happened to Charged with knock on the wrong first-degree murder in door.

Daniels’ home was stabbing of apparently similar Delmar Daniels in appearance, and within a block of the home of one of the men Welling had argued with earlier in the night, Sacco-Miller said.

She cited an Illinois case that decided a person can be found guilty of murdering someone, even if the defendant had intended to kill someone else.

In her motion, she wrote that the statements made to the men “prove the defendant’s state of mind at the time of Delmar Daniels’ murder.�

Jacobson said his rationale for overturning his previous decision was based on just that. “Upon further reflection, what’s clear to me is that those statements provide a context for the incident that occurred,� Jacobson said.

He said the fact that Welling was familiar with one of the houses, and that it was close to Daniels, home, made the statements sufficiently important to be admitted as evidence.

Also on Monday, Jacobson decided to allow a text message allegedly sent

by Welling, shortly after Daniels was

attacked, saying “I [expletive] up.�

Both parties also agreed to a defense motion to bar a past misdemeanor battery conviction from being admitted as evidence.

As Thompson argued last week regarding the conviction: “The state cannot use a misdemeanor to prove a murder. There’s nothing related here.�

According to court documents: About 7 p.m. July 18, 2012, paramedics responded to a call at a home in Amboy, where they found Daniels lying in a pool of blood around his body and neck, with bloody footprints on the floor leading outside the home. Daniels’ wife was pinned against the wall, under her wheelchair scooter.

She told police that about 2 a.m., a blond man knocked on the door, which her husband opened. The two struggled, and the man stabbed Daniels with a pair of scissors.

A black shirt, a pair of black flipflops, and a black string necklace with a small metallic urn engraved “Alan M Welling 1977-2002� were found at the house.

Authorities say that during questioning, Welling admitted he had been drinking at an Amboy bar and to being at a home with a man and remembered a lot of blood early on the morning of July 18. Welling said he ran, losing his black shirt, black flip-flops, and black string necklace with his brother’s ashes.

Welling is charged with five counts of first-degree murder and two counts of home invasion. He remains in Lee County Jail on a $2 million bond, with his trial set to begin May 13. His final pretrial conference has been set for 10 a.m. April 24.

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In exchange for bringing a food item or monetary donation Monday, sixth-graders at St. Mary’s School in Sterling were allowed to wear St. Patrick’s Day celebratory clothes, a fundraiser organized by Home and School Association head Bernadette Hammes. Kiley Sanders (right, middle) was among the students who carried 12 bags of food and $65 across the street to St. Vincent DePaul Society.

IN BRIEF Charges against man after standoff #()#!'/ !0 n #HARGes are pending against a 'EORGIA MAN WHO HELD police at bay for more than 8 hours during a standoff on Chicago’s iconic Lake Shore Drive.

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BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525

Lee County’s population is less than twothirds Whiteside County’s, but Lee County has had nearly 5 times as many in-person early and absentee votes cast for today’s Democratic and Republican primaries.

As of Monday, 741 people had voted in person at the Lee County clerk’s office in Dixon; Whiteside County had 155.

The difference? Lee County has a high-profile, competitive sheriff’s race on the Republican ballot, while, in Whiteside County, Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi is running unopposed.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

Although ballots in Whiteside County have no highly contested political races, voters will get to decide whether to establish a new 1 percent sales tax to pay for public school facilities, mainten a n c e , upgrades and conSheriff John s t r u c t i o n .

Varga The referendum has failed in three previous elections.

Lee County’s GOP John primary Simonton will likely decide who becomes the sheriff for the next 4 years in Lee County. No one entered the Democratic race, although the party organization can put up a candidate in the November general election, something that wasn’t done in 2006 or 2010.

Lee County Sheriff John Varga, who has served 8 years, is being challenged by John Simonton, a Dixon police officer and a retired state police commander. The race has been contentious, with the Dixon Police Department’s brass backing Simonton and many County Board members siding with Varga.

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In Ogle County, which is nearly the size of Whiteside County, 475 people Brian had voted VanVickle in person at the county clerk’s office as of Monday, more than 3 times the number in Whiteside.

Ogle County has two high-profile races.

First-term Sheriff Michael Harn has two opponents for the Republican nomination: Rock Valley College police chief Joe Drought and Rochelle police officer Brian VanVickle, while State’s Attorney Mike Rock, appointed to the post last year, will face Oregon attorney Eric Morrow on the GOP ballot.

No Democrats filed for either office.

In today’s primaries, Republicans will probably see a lot more participation than Democrats in the Sauk Valley, not only because of the local races but also the GOP contest for governor.

According to public opinion polls, the frontrunner in that race is wealthy private-equity investor Bruce Rauner, who is on the ballot with state Sens. Kirk Dillard and Bill Brady and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford.

Gov. Pat Quinn is running against Chicago activist Tio Hardiman.

Quinn, whose campaign has hauled in millions for his re-election to Hardiman’s $15,000, is expected to sail to victory.

Local voters can check county clerks’ websites for updates on election results tonight.

In Lee County, the county clerk first counts the absentee ballots, which can come from all precincts. When those ballots are counted, the website will indicate that “100 percent� of precincts are in, which might lead some to believe the counting is done. But that’s not the case. The office must then tally the Election Day votes from the polling places.

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OBITUARIES Louis W. Coulter ROCK FALLS – Louis W. Coulter, 84, of Rock Falls, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at his home.

Louis was born Feb. 14, 1930, in Sale Creek, Tenn., to Euclid and Lela Mae (Lingerfelt) Coulter. He married Shirley Glenn on Aug. 20, 1956, in Sterling. She preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2013. Louis worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for more than 30 years, until retirement. He enjoyed country/western movies, being outdoors, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Louis was an Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He recently was able to do the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, where they fly U.S. veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifices.

Survivors include three daughters, Stephanie G. Lilly of Rock Falls, Stacie Violet (Bubby) Cupit of Lumberton, Miss,. and Connie L. Waller of Dixon; one son, Thomas Coulter of Rock Falls; one sister, Nieta Bernard of Georgia; six grandchildren, William (Patri-

cia) Lilly of Sterling, Lisa Lilly of Rock Falls, Melissa Coulter of Rock Falls, Angela Stage of Sterling, Jennifer (Todd) RiesEnnells of Sterling, and Jessica Ries (Joseph Swanborg) of Rockford; 16 great-grandchildren, Curtis Lilly, Bryant Lilly, Deja Coulter, MaKayla Lilly, Karl Bradshaw, Rhiannon Minor, Todd Ennells Jr., Jazmin Coulter, Ajayla Ries-Ennells, James Ennells, Violet Lilly, William Coulter, Jonah Coulter, Olivia Partridge, Damali Ennells, and Jordan Boyd; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents; one son, Scott L. Coulter; and one sister, Garnetta.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday and the funeral at 4 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Military honors will follow the funeral. Cremation rites will be accorded.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Carol L. Port LANARK – Carol Lynn Port of Lanark passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, at home, with her family by her side.

She was born Jan. 2, 1945, to Elmer and Annette (Bott) Kaufman. She graduated from Lanark High School in 1962. After graduation, Carol went to work at Crum and Forster Insurance Co. in Freeport.

On June 28, 1963, she married the love of her life, Roger Port. Together they had two children, Jeffery Allen Port and Jennifer Ann Eubanks.

After her children grew up, she went to work at the Lanark Grade School cafeteria, where she worked for 22 years.

She then retired to enjoy her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as they meant the world to her. Carol was a member of the First Brethren Church in Lanark, and spent much of her time reading the Bible.

Carol was a breast cancer survivor for 21 years, and then acute leukemia took her life.

She is survived by her husband, Roger; her son, Jeff of Peoria; her daughter, Jenni-

fer (Darrin) Eubanks of Lanark; five grandsons, Chase, Tyler, and Trevor Port and Cameron (Breann) and Coleton Eubanks; two great-grandchildren, Cambry and Cashton Eubanks; two sisters, Connie Kaiser of Freeport and Shirley Hedman of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; one brother, Steve (Nancy) Kaufman of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.

She will be missed dearly by her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as this is whom she lived for.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday at Lanark First Brethren Church. Burial will be at Lanark Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for cancer research.

Visit www.schwarzfh. com to send condolences.

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Eleanor Mylin Waterhouse STERLING – Eleanor Geneva Mylin Waterhouse, 91, of Sterling, died Friday, March 14, 2014, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling.

Eleanor was born March 23, 1922, in Sterling, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Breese) John. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling, Ladies Elks Club, and the Moose.

Survivors include one daughter, Jeanne Crane of Sterling; one son, John (Ann) Mylin of Roscoe; her grandchildren, Adrienne (John) Jelderks of Palos Heights, Carla (Robert) Laszlo of Orlando, Fla., Matthew (Amy) Mylin of Roscoe, Theresa (Joshua) Taylor of Loves Park, and Emily (Brad) Breakfield of Roscoe; and 10 great-grand-

children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Chester Mylin in 1973; her second husband, Wesley Waterhouse in 1997; one brother, Dallas John; and one son-in-law, Dick Crane.

Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, with the Rev. Jeff Coester, pastor of First Congregational Church in Sterling, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established.

Visit www.schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Keith M. Beveroth MORRISON – Keith M. Beveroth, 55, of Morrison, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis. He was employed at Exelon Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station.

Keith was born March 30, 1958, in Morrison, the son of Marvin H. and Virginia (Sloot) Beveroth. He was a 1976 graduate of Morrison High School. He married Sondra L. Dorsey.

He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, Brushpopper’s Motorcycle Club, Snowbirds Snowmobile Club, Morrison Sportsman’s Club, and Prairie Ridge Golf Course. Keith enjoyed bicycling and participated in RAGBRAI with “Team Buffalo.� He also enjoyed farming as a hobby, motorcycling, skiing, boating on the river, fishing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Keith was known as a mechanic and carpenter, and enjoyed keeping busy with his many projects.

Survivors include his wife, and two daughters, Chelsea Beveroth and

Sydney Beveroth, all of Morrison; one son, Brent Beveroth of California; his mother of Morrison; one sister, Jeanne (Russell) Schneider of Fulton; one sisterin-law, Tracey (Brian) Ostrowski of Davis Junction; his father-in-law, Allen Dorsey of Clinton, Iowa; and several uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; his mother-in-law, Mildred Dorsey; and several uncles and aunts.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Triple Play Banquet and Lounge in Fulton.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, with the Rev. Mike Winkelman, associate pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements.

Memorials have been established.

Visit www.bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

Elizabeth A. ‘Betty’ Rosenthal SUBLETTE – Elizabeth Ann “Betty� Rosenthal, 75, of Sublette, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 30, 1938, in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Debold) Beitler.

Betty married Lawrence “Larry� Rosenthal on Nov. 30, 1957, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2000. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette.

Survivors include her

brother, Arthur (Margaret) Beitler of Romeoville; five nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews.

She also was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Beitler.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Cemetery in Sublette.

A memorial has been established.

Visit www.thejonesfh. com to send condolences.

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STERLING – Ray E. Von Holten, 91, of Sterling, died Sunday, March 16, 2014, at his home. He was a farmer.

Ray was born Feb. 22, 1923, in Deer Grove, the son of Carl and Beulah (Williford) Von Holten. He married Wanda Druien on Nov. 20, 1948. She preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 1971. He later married Bernice Von Holten on March 12, 1983, in Rock Falls. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

Survivors include his wife of Sterling; one daughter, Diane (Vince) Edler of Pearl City; two sons, Charles (Melody) Von Holten of Erie and Steven (Linda) Von Holten of Haverville, Iowa; five stepchildren, Roger (Lori) Von Holten of Rockford, Joanne (Fred) Perrizo and John (Christine) Von Holten, both of Glendale, Ariz., Marvin (Deanne) Von Holten of Tucson, Ariz., and Dean (Trudi) Von Holten of Uster, Switzerland; two sisters, Arlene (Lowell “Bud�) Dietz of Lanark and Lois Fulfs of

Sterling; four brothers, Elmer Von Holten and Merle (Nita) Von Holten, both of Walnut, Edward Von Holten of Rock Falls, and Roland (Beverly) Von Holten of Herman, Mo.; one stepdaughter-inlaw, Mary Ann of Walnut; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 19 stepgrandchildren; and 32 step-great-grandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Alan Von Holten; one stepson, Arnold Von Holten; two brothers, Bill Von Holten and Lester Von Holten; and one sister, Minnie Toben.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Henrietta Milner officiating. Burial will be at Tampico Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

LONE TREE, Iowa – Michael D. Otto, 65, of Lone Tree, Iowa, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at his home.

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Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at a later date. Iowa Cremation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is handling arrangements.

Dawn A. Deets DIXON – Dawn Arline Deets, 80, of Dixon, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

David L. Hayen FULTON – David L. Hayen, 81, of Fulton, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, Iowa.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton is handling arrangements.

Carolyn A. Irwin HANOVER – Carolyn Ann Irwin, 69, of Hanover, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at her home.

Law-Jones Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Lowell I. Keim MOUNT CARROLL – Lowell I. Keim, 86, of Mount Carroll, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

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Advice on streets solicited City updates Residents urged to call City Hall, recommend where to repair

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DIXON – Jeff Kuhn is urging residents to let the city know which streets need to be repaired. “It’s getting to be about time to put together our list of streets we’re going to refurbish this year,� the commissioner of streets and public improvements said during the council reports portion of Monday night’s City Council meeting. “So if you have one that you would like to nominate or point out to us, please give us a call at City Hall.�

Residents calling the city to recommend a street should specify the street and section, Kuhn said.

Once the city has a list of streets to consider, Kuhn said, he’ll drive the streets with a city engineer to prioritize the streets and find the “best bang for the buck.�

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It costs the city about $15,000 to refurbish a single block, Kuhn said, adding that the city has about $350,000 from the motor fuel tax available to use.

Kuhn also has requested $250,000 for street repairs.

The City Council and department heads will meet for their final budget workshop on Monday, March 31, when the additional money for the street department, and the rest of the budget, will be discussed and finalized.

If the city budgets the full $600,000, the street

department will be able to repair 40 blocks of city streets.

The city’s current fiscal year ends April 30.

The new budget could be placed on file April 7 and approved later that month.

The City Council also placed on file an intergovernmental agreement with Dixon Township.

The township will repair Timber Creek Road. A portion of the repairs, between Lowell Park Road and Brinton Avenue, is owned by the city.

The intergovernmental agreement, if approved during the April 7 meeting, will allow for the work to be done together.

The City Council on Monday also approved a 3.5 percent pay increase for the city’s non-union employees.

The increase, which is effective from May 1, 2014, through April 30, 2015, is equal to the pay increases the city’s union employees will receive.

The increase was unanimously approved during the City Council’s regular meeting and increases the hourly wage or salary, whichever is applicable.

About 20 percent of the city’s employees are non-union, Mayor Jim Burke said Friday.

The city’s union employees – in the water and police departments, among others – had their pay increase negotiated into the previous labor agreement.

ELECTION 2014 | GOVERNOR RACE

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Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Bruce Rauner smiles as his wife, Diana, points to his St. Patrick’s Day pin in the back of his campaign bus Monday in Moline. Rauner faces State Sens. Bill Brady and Kirk Dillard, and State Treasurer Dan Rutherford in today’s primary election.

Final push for bid to take on Quinn Republican target Democratic incumbent while crisscrossing state CHICAGO (AP) – The contenders for Illinois governor crisscrossed the state Monday on the final day of campaigning before the primary elections, with a wealthy venture capitalist trying to fend off three longtime Republican lawmakers and advance to a likely fall matchup with Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.

The choice today will shape a November ballot for what could be Republicans’ best chance to take back the governor’s office after more than a decade in Democratic control. Illinois’ primary also will set up races for Congress, a U.S. Senate seat, the state Legislature, statewide constitutional officers and numerous local offices.

Most gubernatorial candidates focused their final campaigning on Quinn, with three of the four Republicans and one Democratic primary challenger touring the state by plane, bus and car. “We are going to sweep Pat Quinn into the dustbin of history in Illinois,�

Bruce Rauner, the Republican venture capitalist, told supporters at a cafe in Rockford before flying downstate. “We’re going to get him out of office.�

Rauner, who is seeking office for the first time,

has led in polls and fundraising over state Sens.

Kirk Dillard and Bill Brady and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford in a race that has been heavily focused on unions and the state’s financial problems. Quinn, a Chicago Democrat, is widely expected to win over his lesser-known challenger, activist Tio Hardiman.

Still, Hardiman, Dillard and Brady – who lost the 2010 governor’s race to Quinn – set out statewide with final pitches. “If we do what we did last time, we’ll win this primary and go on to beat Pat Quinn,� said Bloomington Republican Brady, whose scheduled stops included Springfield, Peoria and Chicago.

Dillard, of Hinsdale, focused on criticizing Quinn’s leadership and Rauner’s friendship with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat.

Unions have factored into GOP primary, with labor running anti-Rauner ads on television and several of the state’s biggest unions backing Dillard. “I’m tested, and I’m prepared,� Dillard said between stops in central and southern Illinois. “I’m the only candidate that can send Pat Quinn packing in November.�

Meanwhile, Rutherford,

who has recently avoided the spotlight, didn’t have a public schedule. He’s said the last few weeks of his campaign have been “pretty rough� since a former employee filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and political coercion. Rutherford of Chenoa denies the allegations and has called them politically motivated.

He released a short statement Monday calling himself a “reasonable Republican.� There was no mention of his opponents. “As governor, I will do everything I can to create jobs and encourage business growth,� the statement said.

About 23 percent of Illinois’ registered voters showed up to the polls in both 2012 and 2010 primaries, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. In Chicago, it was a smidge higher, when about 24 percent of registered Chicago voters cast ballots in the 2012 primary and 27 percent in 2010’s primary.

Both years were far below the 2008 primary when President Barack Obama was first elected.

Almost 41 percent of Illinois’ registered voters came to that year’s primary and nearly 53 percent of Chicago voters did.

building codes In time for ISO review, approval could knock down insurance rates

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STERLING – The City Council approved an ordinance Monday updating several building codes that govern construction, alteration and maintenance of structures within the city limits.

Seven areas within the existing International Code series dating back to 2006 will be replaced by the 2012 edition. The 2002 electrical code will be updated to 2011. The international codes are amended every 3 years.

Rex Gaumer, the city’s electrical and code inspector, said there are no major changes in the newer amended versions of the codes, but it was time to make the upgrade. “We like to be within two cycle codes, so it was just time to bring everything up to date,�

Gaumer said. “There are a few amendments, but everything is pretty much the same.�

The Sterling Fire Department and city homeowners could be beneficiaries of the updated fire code. The department has been gathering information for its Insurance Services Office review, and the update could boost its score, Twin City Joint Fire Command Chief Gary Cook said. “Insurance companies base their rates on the ISO scores, and we should get extra points for instituting the new codes,� Cook said. “The better we do, the better it is for property owners.�

The ISO ratings play a significant role in determining insurance premiums. The rating for each property is included on homeowner policies. “Many people don’t even know to look for it,�

Cook said. “It’s something you should pay attention to, because about 80 percent of home insurance is based on fire.�

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The Rock Falls Fire Department and rural departments will be reviewed separately.

During the visitors communication portion of the meeting, Dick Card of Sterling asked a question about the prioritization of road projects. “What’s going on with Fifth Avenue that’s so important, when there are other areas that need attention more?� Card asked.

The Fifth Avenue project started as a curb and gutter project, City Manager Scott Shumard said. “There were some other issues after we started working, and so we figured that, as long as we were doing the edges, we might as well do the whole thing,� Shumard said.

That project will use about $500,000 of the $1.4 million allocated for city road projects this year, Shumard said.

Two other road projects soon will be put out to bid. One is on Woodburn Avenue between Ninth and 11th streets, and the other is on East Sixth Street near Lincoln Elementary School.

Also, the council recognized members and coaches of the Sterling High School chess team for winning the Northern Illinois Chess League’s conference tournament and placing 39th among 140 teams at this year’s IHSA State Tournament.

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After vote, public gets a break?

Maybe not; campaign ads could resume Let’s approach primary election predictions from a different angle.

Instead of predicting who is going to win, try predicting how long of a break we’ll have before the next round of ads starts appearing in the governor’s race.

As of now, it looks like venture capitalist Bruce Rauner is maintaining a comfortable lead in the Republican race for governor. If he does, in fact, win the primary, how long will it be before he dips into his seemingly bottomless money bag and begins swinging at Gov. Pat Quinn?

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office. Of necessity, his campaign has been strictly bargain basement.

Quinn won’t debate Hardiman, as you would expect from any incumbent in this circumstance, so Hardiman doesn’t benefit from the free media coverage such an event would generate.

Yet, a poll released last week showed Hardiman getting some 36 percent of the Democratic vote. Of course, this is a pre-election survey and not people actually casting ballots in a contested primary.

So, the question will be, What percentage will Hardiman get when the ballots are actually cast?

How many Democrats out there are so fed up with Quinn that they’ll vote for a guy they basically know nothing about rather than the incumbent?

Guess we’ll find out tonight.

THE READER’S VOICE

School sales tax referendum on ballot again JERRY BRYANT Sterling

In our community, the ugly head of the ever-unpopular, oftendefeated 1 percent school sales tax referendum has replaced the return of the robin as the harbinger of the coming spring season.

Student services have been reduced or eliminated, parent and taxpayer contributions have been increased, but, like a bloated tick, the education fund (salaries and benefits) continues to swell.

Realizing the ongoing public disapproval, despite numerous attempts at voter “education� (indoctrination?), hope now rests in the proposition’s quiet inclusion on the March primary ballot (and its infamy for low voter turnouts).

This scheme, in combination with the simultaneous, low-key mobiliza-

tion of their supporting minions, is but another sneaking attempt to thwart the will of the majority.

Remember, the most important stratagem in the successful passage of a school referendum is the requirement that proponents, over time, undermine the will of the opposition through the simple tactic of continually bringing the travesty back and back and back until the desired outcome is realized.

Note to readers: Because of an editor’s error, Mr. Bryant’s letter was left off a page of election-related letters in Saturday’s SV Weekend. We regret the omission.

Comments on security breach and software CHRIS FRANZ Dixon

In Tuesday’s story [March 4] regarding Dixon Public Schools’ network security breach, NIU Information Security

Director Jim Fatz shows a profound misunderstanding of how opensource software works.

When code is open source, it means the original code is freely available to view. You can modify your own version, but others cannot modify what you’ve already installed. The fact that the code can be viewed and critically analyzed by those outside the development loop means flaws can be found and fixed faster.

Proprietary (paid-for) solutions don’t have that capability, and those solutions are the products of companies that stand to lose shareholder value if a security risk is identified. In light of recent revelations regarding the NSA having back-door access to solutions from Mr. Fatz’s “top-dollar� companies, such as RSA, transparency is an asset, not a liability.

Mozilla Firefox – a browser many readers might be using right now – is open source and widely acknowledged to be more secure than Microsoft’s

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Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough Trevis Mayfield Jeff Rogers

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Internet Explorer. Apple’s Mac OSX, used right here at saukvalley.com, is based on open-source code, and its user interface is designed with an open-source toolkit; while more expensive, Macs are almost universally considered the more secure desktop operating system.

The FBI, NSA, CIA, and the Justice Department all use Linux, the biggest of all open-source projects and the base for the most secure server systems in the world. Linux and BSD are also the basis for some of the most robust firewalls in the business – all open source.

Mr. Fatz may have an agenda, or he may be genuinely ignorant. Either way, it’s important that Dixon Public Schools and Sauk Valley Media’s readership understand the difference: Open source is a development methodology, nothing more.

What happened at Dixon Schools was almost certainly a socialengineering attack, and anyone with an information-security background should recognize this.

WASHINGTON – Finally.

An issue that unites both rabid Democrats and rabid Republicans: those demon traffic cameras.

Not too long ago in the otherwise very nice state of Ohio, on a quiet Sunday morning with no other cars in sight, I made a right-turn-on-red maneuver after slowing to 2 mph.

A traffic camera caught me. A few weeks later, I got a ticket in the mail for $130 for failing to come to a full stop.

After a lot of fulminating on the questionable constitutionality of this injustice, I paid the fine. But it rankles.

My 93-year-old neighbor, who has never been in an accident in her life, seems to get a speeding ticket from a secretly situated, frequently moved camera every time she returns from the supermarket.

Another friend automatically allots a certain percentage of income each month for the $30 speeding tickets she gets whenever she cruises down a long hill bound for volunteer duty at the hospital.

Chicago collects almost $70 million a year from speeding and red-light or stop-sign violations tracked by cameras installed at 400 intersections.

In the Dallas and Fort Worth area, one single camera has resulted in collected fines of nearly $2.5 million. The total of all the cameras soars into the millions.

The District of Columbia collected $85 million in 2012 and hopes to get much more this year.

Safety advocates insist traffic cameras, installed and maintained by private companies that get a huge amount of money from the gross take, save lives and spur safer driving.

Critics scorn the cameras as revenue enhancers for local governments and warn they are often abused. There is a lot of conflicting research backing both sides.

TRAFFIC CAMERAS are just the latest technological development in the long war between drivers and over-zealous authorities who see legitimate speed limits as a way to profit.

So we read with relish The New York Times story of Hampton, Fla. (pop.

477), which has issued so many speeding tickets to strangers driving through its 1,260-foot stretch on Highway 301 that the state investigated. The Florida Legislature may wipe the tiny speck of Hampton off the map.

Hampton’s former police chief, city clerk and maintenance operator are under criminal investigation for alleged financial irregulari-

“The public have an insatiable curiosity to know everything. Except what is worth knowing.

Journalism, conscious of this, and having tradesman-like habits, supplies their demands.�

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ties stemming from fining all those motorists who suddenly found themselves dropping from a 65 mph zone to a 55 mph zone with barely enough time to slow down.

In 2011, Hampton collected $268,000 despite being on AAA’s list of speed traps. Tickets were issued by volunteers, some driving uninsured vehicles.

In an age of rampant skepticism about government overreach, bureaucracy and ineffectiveness,

AP

Traffic flows past a red light camera operated

by Redflex in Sioux Falls, S.D., in a 2009 file photo.

Columnist Ann McFeatters writes about how extensive use of such cameras has created a bipartisan hubbub.

Hampton, Fla., does not inspire confidence.

Drivers are not taking such abuses sitting down.

A common pleas judge just ruled the southwest Ohio village of New Miami must stop using traffic cameras used to collect $1 million from 10,000 drivers. The judge said the camera violates the right of due process and that the village has a vested interest in fining motorists.

Meanwhile, at least eight states have put restrictions on traffic cameras, and some won’t permit them in cities of less than 1 million people.

We would like the Supreme Court of the United States to take up this issue, but in 2009, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the presumption of liability of drivers issued citations does not violate due process rights.

At least by the end of 2014, all states have to adopt standards that decree that yellow lights should have a minimum duration of 3 seconds and a maximum duration of 6 seconds to make it easier to stop before the light changes. If a vehicle has entered the intersection before the light turns red, it should not be ticketed.

Drive carefully, my friends. We ARE being watched.

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Pregnant sister facing jail aroused response Dear Abby: Your answer to “Heartbroken in Alabama” (Jan. 2) did not go deep enough. The pregnant sister, “Nicole,” who is facing prison time, needs to contact the Department of Children’s Services in her county/ state as soon as possible.

They will oversee the placement of her child, if said child is born in jail or prison.

A child born in custody becomes a ward of the state, and if arrangements can be made prior to birth for a foster family, it could benefit the child and “Heartbroken.”

– Obstetrical RN in Michigan

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

Dear Abby: “Heartbroken” is upset because her parents want to raise her sister’s child while her sister serves a prison sentence. It should be the sister’s decision who will raise the child, no one else’s.

Dear RN: Thank you for It sounds like the parwriting. Readers’ views ents intend to maintain were emotionally charged the family ties and make about this subject, as you sure the child knows his/ will see: her birth mother, regard-

less of the circumstances.

This is especially important, since the birth father is married and probably unavailable. It’s unlikely the birth mother would be released from prison ready and able, emotionally and financially, to care for her child. But if the parents have custody, a relationship can still be formed and the child won’t be cast to the wind.

If I were the birth mother, I wouldn’t want my child raised by a sister who has no compassion or empathy for me. “Heartbroken” is behaving like the child is a commodity with no rights or needs of his/her own. That child needs to view the birth mother as someone of value (as everyone is) in order to develop a healthy sense of self. I urge “Heartbro-

ken” and her husband to educate themselves about the emotional needs of adopted children before they take ANY child into their home.

– Adoptive Mother in California Dear Abby: “Heartbroken” may desperately want to be a mother and her mother may want to raise her grandchild, but has either of them given consideration to the special needs that Nicole’s child will likely be born with?

We have two adopted children whose birth mothers had varying degrees of alcohol and drug dependency. Our boys have learning disabilities, seizures, ADHD and more. They require numerous kinds of therapy and more doctors’

appointments than we had with our six biological children combined.

Adoption is a wonderful process, and the joys of raising a child with special needs are numerous. However, “Heartbroken” and her mother both need to be aware that adopting a bundle of joy whose mother was drugged and/or drank during pregnancy means they will be raising a child who has some level of disability.

“Heartbroken,” DO YOUR RESEARCH. I’d hate to see your heart broken again.

– Mom Who Knows in Idaho Dear Abby: Having an addiction does not absolve Nicole from facing the music for her past actions – she may indeed

serve time. But respect and empathy are more appropriate reactions to her situation than judgment and criticism. It’s likely Nicole is already providing herSELF with plenty of those.

“Heartbroken” should consider talking with her sister to validate how hard it must be for Nicole, who “always wanted to be a mom,” to finally be pregnant but facing jail time instead of nursery time. I know several women in the same situation, who acted on what they perceived to be in the best interest of their child. They facilitated the adoption of the child, most often sending the child to a loving and trusted relative, especially a sibling.

– Addiction Medicine Doc in New England

622-9230.

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Wii/yoga, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, March 18 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

Line dancing, 9 a.m., Rock

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

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Community coffee and

doughnuts, 10 a.m. Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

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

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Wednesday, March 19 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

The Breakfast Club, 8:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon. Serenity Hospice & Home: 815-732-2499.

Whiteside County Senior Center Outreach caseworker, 9-10 a.m., Erie Public Library, 802 Eighth Ave., Erie.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-288-6563.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013 or 800-782-1584.

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

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-4213.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.

-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

Ogle County Educational Coop preschool screenings for Meridian School District,

11 a.m.-6 p.m., Stillman Valley Fire Department, 200 S. Rural St. Appointments: 815-645-8188.

BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Lunch and Learn, noon, The Post House, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, 8 p.m., open, Big Book, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon.

Free blood pressure checks, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-857-2550.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382 or 800-733-2767.

American Red Cross blood drive, 3-7 p.m., Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Buddy Bags packing, 5-6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church,

421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815541-2122.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, steps, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin.

Thursday, March 20 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

North Central Illinois Logistics Council and NCILC Steering Committee, 8 a.m., Illinois Valley Community College CTC Room 124, 815 N. Orlando Smith St., Oglesby, 815-224-7930.

American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-noon, Do-It-Best Corp., 816 W. Progress Drive, Dixon. Appointments: 800-7332767.

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative preschool screenings for Montmorency and East Coloma school districts, 8:30-11 a.m., 1-6 p.m., Riverdale Preschool Center, 3505 Prophet Road, Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-5380.

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

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

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

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

Senior Computer Intermediates, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle. Sign up: 815-562-5050.

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

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

Whiteside County Senior Center Outreach caseworker, 10-11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

Senior Advanced Plus computer classes, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle. Sign up: 815-562-5050.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon,

6 p.m., closed, Big Book, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

American Red Cross blood drive, noon-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison. Appointments: 800733-2767.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scrapbooking class, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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

Informational meeting on Windsor Manor, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Odell Public Library community room, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison. Reservations: 815-7724031.

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

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

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

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

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6-7 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Centers, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Gingko Tree Cafe/Traditional Wellness Center, 216 W. First St., Dixon, 815-288-9466.

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815-499-5618.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7:30 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-284-7569.

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

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

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

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Amboy First Ward Alderwoman Deanne Hoy address the audience Monday evening during the Amboy City Council meeting. Hoy said that Mayor Tom Nauman struck her twice on the arm during a recent confrontation over water problems in the city.

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Nauman didn’t respond to the accusation that he struck Hoy, but discussed water issues she raised that apparently led to the confrontation.

Resident Sue Englund spoke up during the meeting, noting Nauman’s lack of a response. “You wouldn’t have done that to one of these guys,� Englund told Nauman, referring to the other council members, all of whom are men. “It should never have happened.� “That’s your opinion,�

Nauman shot back. “Wow!�

Englund responded.

Former Mayor Hank Gerdes said Hoy is the “most honest person I’ve dealt with.� “It took a lot of guts to stand up to the mayor,� he said. “She knows what she is doing. Believe me, we have locked horns, but I’m 100 percent behind Deanne Hoy.�

About half of the audience applauded.

Over the past couple of months, frozen water

Don Schamberger, an Amboy resident and former alderman, makes comments to the Amboy City Council during Monday’s meeting. Schamberger told the city’s leaders, “It’s time for you to come forward and put aside your personal vendettas.� lines have affected six places in town. The residents said the mayor told them they would have to wait until the spring thaw for water service again. On Monday, Nauman again denied he said that.

He said he told those affected that the city didn’t have one piece of equipment to handle the problems.

One of the affected places was The Beef Hut restaurant, which went without water for

a month. That’s where the confrontation apparently took place. “It’s been the coldest winter in 19 years,� Nauman told the audience, adding that the city advised residents to let their faucets drip.

Hoy said the frozen line problems had been going on for weeks before she found out about it. A resident approached her about the situation.

Hoy then got together with a couple of council

members and employees. They reached out to a plumbing company, which figured out the problems were on the city’s side of the system, she said.

Most of the issues were then corrected relatively quickly, she said. “Here [the residents] were sitting for 2 weeks without water, and they were getting no cooperation from the city of Amboy,� Hoy said. “The responsibility is the mayor’s.�

One of the council members, Daryl Stuckemeyer, differed with her timeline. And Nauman said a plan was already in the works before he was out of the picture for a week because of shoulder surgery.

A former alderman, Don Schamberger, told the council to work together, calling the recent controversies an embarrassment for the town. “It’s time for you to come forward and put aside your personal vendettas,� he said.

Most applauded.

After the meeting, Nauman declined to comment on Hoy’s accusation.

On the night of Feb. 27, Kelsey heard Kennedi making noise in her crib, she said, and thought her daughter was just hungry.

But Kennedi was having a seizure, Kelsey said, and she and Justin rushed her to KSB, arriving around 2 a.m. By 11 a.m. the next day, Kelsey said, Kennedi was being transferred to a hospital in Rockford.

After a week in the hospital and plenty of tests, Kennedi is back home and on seizure medication, Kelsey said.

Kelsey has had health issues of her own to deal with since giving birth to Kennedi. She sees a neurologist and still has some memory loss. The hope is that it’s only temporary.

Justin has been working nearly 7 days a week since Kennedi was born, he said, but the bills are piling up. “It’s pretty tough on both of us,� he said. “It’s taking a toll on both of us. I hate not being there

with my daughter, but I also hate having bill collectors calling me.�

Although they’re not comfortable asking for help, Justin and Kelsey let a relative set up an online fundraiser. “We wouldn’t ask for the help if we didn’t need it,�

Kelsey said. “It’s been a struggle, and insurance only covers so much. ...

We want to make sure Kennedi has everything she needs.�

Justin and Kelsey will take Kennedi to a specialist in Wisconsin, they said, to get a second opinion. The Rockford doctors, Kelsey said, think the seizures were caused by acid reflux.

Despite the recent trip to the hospital, Kennedi is doing just as she should be, Kelsey said, adding that at her 1-month checkup she was, developmentally, where a 2-month-old should be. “It’s kind of overwhelming, but right now it’s the most rewarding thing ever,� Justin said. “I have my wife and daughter in relatively good health.�

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In today’s deal, South is catapulted into four spades.

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Pitchman gets 10 years Judge: Defendant ‘deceitful to the core’ for duping readers CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge on Monday sentenced TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau to 10 years in prison for bilking consumers via infomercials for his best-selling weight loss book.

U.S. District Judge Ronald Guzman blasted the 50-year-old Trudeau before the sentencing, saying that for decades he “steadfastly attempted to cheat others for his own personal gain.� Guzman called Trudeau “deceitful to the core.�

Minutes before, Trudeau

apologized to the court and said he was a changed man. Trudeau has been jailed since November, when jurors convicted him of criminal contempt for defying a 2004 court order barring him from running false ads about the book.

Despite the order, Trudeau aired the infomercials at least 32,000 times, according to prosecutors.

Prosecutors had said they could think of no comparable case of someone cheating people so brazenly, and they had said Trudeau deserved

a sentence of at least 10 years. Defense attorneys said Trudeau deserved no more than 2 years.

Trudeau touted his book, “The Weight Loss Cure ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About,� in commercials that often employed news-interview formats.

He’s sold millions of other books under titles such as “Natural Cures ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About� and “Debt Cures ‘They’ Don’t Want You to Know About.�

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History of the tax The “local option sales tax,� its more official name, was instituted July 1, 2005, in the cities of Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon.

It was no accident that the referendum appeared on all three cities’ ballots in the same year. A gentleman’s agreement among the three cities promised that posing the tax to the voters would be an all-or-none proposition. The cities didn’t want the tax increase to give retailers in any one city an advantage, so 10 years ago it appeared on the ballots of all three.

Voters in all three cities approved the tax incease in November 2004.

Local sales tax income is being used by many cash-strapped municipalities as an alternative to property tax increases for infrastructure projects. That includes roads, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and water and storm sewers. The tax is often considered more palatable than property tax increases because it is shared by others who don’t reside in the city. “It’s a great way to raise funds, especially in in places like Dixon, where so many people are coming in off the interstate,� Dixon Mayor Jim Burke said.

All or none?

Sterling Mayor Skip Lee said he knew the tax would be part of Wescott’s address. He said the possibility of an increase has been

talked about, off and on, for several years. While Lee said Sterling hasn’t decided to pursue a tax increase, he still believes it would be best for the cities to stick with the original plan. “I think it would have the best chance of passing if we all do it,� Lee said. “Even if all three passed it at the same time, it doesn’t mean they all have to start using it at the same time.�

This election and the last one already had county sales tax referendums on the ballot, and officials feared that two tax increases on the same ballot could have killed both.

Lee says he has given enough thought to the idea to know how he’d use the extra money. “Stormwater improvements and roads are on our radar,� Lee said. “We don’t have our own utilities, and there is some aging infrastructure.�

These types of infrastructure referendums tend to fare better than school referendums, Lee said. “If a referendum is perceived to go for salary and benefits, whether that’s reality or not, it’s not as likely to pass,� the Sterling mayor said. “The brick-and-mortar projects have a much higher chance of passing than the school referendums.�

Other options for the infrastructure work in Sterling might be available, and Lee said those would first be explored by city officials. “We will take a closer look at utility rates, and if we find those are comparatively low, maybe an increase there is a better option,� Lee said.

“It’s important not to raise taxes unless you are very clear with the reasons.�

The half-cent is actually one half of 1 percent, amounting to 5 cents on every $10 spent on most purchases in that city.

Voters also tend to have more tolerance for that type of tax because it is usually designated for very specific projects, oftentimes involving economic development.

In 2004, Sterling and Rock Falls’ referendums designated the extra money for general city infrastructure, while Dixon’s extra money went for improvements in the city water system.

In Dixon, 70.1 percent of voters said yes to the referendum. Sterling also passed it handily, with 61.5 percent of the vote. It was much closer in Rock Falls, with 52 percent opting for the sales tax increase.

The overwhelming support for the increase in Dixon was likely tied to a promise that voters would get something in return. “It worked out very well for us before,�

Burke said. “If it passed, we promised we wouldn’t increase water utility rates for 5 years, and we didn’t.�

Dixon did increase its water rates in 2010 to help pay for the city’s new water treatment facilities.

Different situation in Dixon There has been no discussion about a tax increase between Burke and the two other mayors, or any discussion among Dixon officials, Burke said. The mayor believes Dixon’s financial situation looks

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good, and the city has the money for larger projects it is working on.

The downtown streetscape project, estimated to cost up to $6 million, can be paid for with money from the extended TIF district. A $2 million sewer project planned for next year will run from Galena Avenue to River Street. Most of that money will come from the general fund, Burke said, but some TIF money could be used for that work as well.

While he says he is open to discussing the tax increase with Wescott and Lee, Burke doesn’t believe the timing is right for Dixon. “We’re in pretty good shape with the money we recently received, and we’ve already allocated money for streets,� Burke said. “Unless there is a specific economic development target for this, I don’t know that the city is going to go for this,�

Burke said. “We tried to get an increase for the sports complex, and that went no place.�

If Dixon were to opt out of the discussions, Burke doesn’t necessarily think it should be a deal-breaker for the two other cities. “If they go ahead with it, I don’t think it would hurt them,� Burke said. “Rock Falls won’t be driving to Dixon for a half-cent sales tax break.�

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New coach, same as the old coach Golden Warriors making easy adjustment to Pepper

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 554

The Sterling Golden Warriors baseball team has a new coach for the 2014 season, but there’s really not a whole lot new about him.

Nick Pepper, a 2002 Sterling grad, takes over the team from Robbie Minor, who stepped down during the offseason to spend more time with his family.

But Pepper, who served as Sterling’s sophomore coach a season ago, has a lot in common with Minor. They graduated a year apart from Sterling and Rock Falls; both played 4 years of college baseball, Pepper at Wisconsin-Platteville and Minor at Evansville; and both played professional baseball, Pepper in the independent Frontier League and Minor in the Yankees farm system.

All that, plus a working knowledge of the Sterling baseball program both past and present, has made the coaching transition as smooth as can be.

“It definitely helps that I got my foot in the door last season,” Pepper said. “I’m a familiar face to these guys, and I know what they’re capable of.”

“It’s better when you don’t have to start from scratch,” senior outfielder Bryant Lilly said. “It’s nice to have someone we know and trust take over.”

Like Minor, the emphasis will be on fundamentals. Sound fundamentals win ball games, especially at the high school level, and Pepper is confident that his squad has what it takes to play solid defense.

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Donoho has plenty of experience, as he led the team in innings pitched last season.

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Austin Donoho is going to wear many hats, so to speak, for the Rock Falls baseball team.

Entering his third year as a varsity starter, the senior is being counted on to anchor the pitching staff. When he’s not on the mound, he’ll start at either one of the outfield spots, third base, shortstop or second base, depending on who is taking their turn in the pitching rotation.

“Whatever the team needs, I’m willing to do,” Donoho said. “It’s all about the team.”

Donnie Chappell, entering his 15th season as the Rockets’ manager, appreciates having a player with Donoho’s versatility.

“I don’t like to be the type of guy to make one pitching change and move seven guys,” Chappell said. “Some years I have that and some years I don’t, and this year, he’s the type of guy that can do that. That’s a really big luxury.”

School: Rock Falls Class: Senior FYI: 3-sport (football, basketball, baseball) athlete for the Rockets. ... Went 3-4 as a pitcher with 3.87 ERA in 2013. ... Will play football and baseball at St. Ambrose.

Donoho led Rock Falls in innings pitched as a junior with 50 2/3. He finished with a 3-4 record, had a 3.87 earned run average, and allowed opposing batters to compile a .244 average against him.

He has a fastball in the mid-80s, a sharp slider, and also an effective curveball and changeup.

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Playing game of life McCaffery’s mind on son, first NCAA bid at Iowa

BY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

DES MOINES, Iowa – The highlight of coach Fran McCaffery’s career at Iowa so far coincides with a serious family health issue.

The Hawkeyes play their first NCAA tournament game in 8 years on Wednesday night against Tennessee in Dayton, Ohio. While fans spend the morning getting ready, McCaffery will be in an Iowa City hospital praying for his 13-year-old son, Patrick.

The younger McCaffery will have surgery to remove a thyroid tumor, just hours before Iowa (20-12) and fellow No. 11 seed Tennessee (21-12) tip off for the right to play UMass on Friday.

McCaffery planned to fly to Dayton with his

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“My hope is ... if I can, fly back for the surgery and then fly back for the game if I can work that out,” McCaffery said Sunday. “We’ll see, logistically, if we can pull all that together.”

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f the many things NASCAR can’t control, the weather is at the top of the list.

NASCAR can’t make it be warm and sunny every race day, and NASCAR can’t stave off rain showers or cold fronts.

What NASCAR can control is the schedule.

After rain delayed a second Sprint Cup race in this 4-week-old season, it’s time to consider some tweaks.

The Daytona 500 will always be the seasonopening race, and nobody is suggesting that should change. But a rain delay of nearly 6 hours last month pushed the bulk of the race into prime time for the second time in 3 years.

There’s something electric about running NASCAR’s version of the Super Bowl under the lights, and the race pace showed the drivers felt it, too.

So just go ahead and make the Daytona 500 a night race. It may still rain on race day, but Fox won’t be forced to fill hours of programming waiting for it to clear.

NASCAR then headed west to Phoenix, extended the swing a week with a stop in Las Vegas, then headed back home. Next up on the schedule was Sunday’s stop at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, once one of the most coveted tickets in NASCAR. The track has been one of the hardest hit since the 2008 economic

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NASCAR should consider shuffling the schedule in a better effort to avoid poor weather. downturn. A streak of 55 consecutive sellouts was snapped in 2010, and attendance for the spring race has dwindled every year. Some fans blamed a 2007 track reconfiguration for ruining the racing, and there were complaints about high hotel rates.

Both reasons are valid and true. But overlooked is that Bristol’s first race of the season has slowly inched up the NASCAR calendar since 2005, when it went from the sixth race of the season to the fifth stop on the Sprint Cup Series schedule.

That was OK in 2005, when NASCAR had an early off weekend and Bristol’s race date was April 3. But the next year, it was moved to March, and by 2011, it was the fourth race of the season.

It’s meant a race date of mid- to late March, and Sunday’s running was the earliest on the calendar Bristol has hosted a race since 2008.

Track officials were not surprised when the weather fluctuated wildly all last week, hitting the mid-70s early in the week before plummeting into the 40s when NASCAR rolled into

town. The forecast for Sunday’s race called for 100 percent chance of rain – and the two delays added up to more than 5 hours, with the race finishing deep into the night, under the lights.

NASCAR’s official process for changing race dates is through realignment, which would mean Bristol and its Speedway Motorsports Inc. ownership group would be responsible for working out a change with another venue.

But those aren’t the kind of decisions and deals that the tracks should be figuring out on their own.

NASCAR has thrown tradition out the window on the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format, and on qualifying. The champion will now be decided on a never-before-used system of the first driver across the finish line in the finale.

If everything about the actual on-track product is up for review and radical change, why is the schedule itself so sacred? Why is NASCAR reluctant to revamp the schedule, change it up a little, offer some variety to the 10 Chase tracks, and reward places such as Las Vegas that draw consistently well to its one race per year?

It can be figured out

by NASCAR, and politics shouldn’t be part of the scheduling decisions.

It should be about what’s best for the racing, what’s best for the fans, and where the weather would be least likely to ruin the show.

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CHICAGO – One day far into the future, when Jimmy Butler is relaxing at home, perhaps bouncing a grandchild on his knee, he may remember this homestand.

Son, did Grandpa ever tell you about the time he guarded LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Rudy Gay and Kevin Durant in just over a week?

Butler’s homestand from hell ended as miserably for him as it did for the Bulls, victims of Durant’s greatness and a 97-85 Thunder win at the United Center.

Durant finished with 35 points and 12 rebounds, scoring on a AP wide variety of jaw-dropping shots The Bulls’ Joakim Noah (13) that no defense could’ve stopped. shoots over the Thunder’s Serge And the Bulls went ice cold at the Ibaka on Monday in Chicago. most inopportune time.

The Bulls lost 97-85.

Pulling to within 76-75 with 10

Star of the game: +EVIN $URANT 4HUNDER POINTS

REBOUNDS ASSISTS Up next: "ULLS AT ERS P M 7EDNESDAY TV/Radio: #3. !minutes left on a jumper by Taj Gibson, the Bulls proceeded to miss 11 straight shots and commit two turnovers as the Thunder pulled away with a 13-0 run.

Taj Gibson’s 16 points led the Bulls, who shot just 34.5 percent.

Joakim Noah had his usual flirtation with a triple-double, finishing with nine points, nine assists and 12 rebounds, and Carlos Boozer added a double-double (12 points, 11 rebounds).

Russell Westbrook finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for the Thunder.

McCaffery fixed mess left by Lickliter LIFE

Parker named freshman of year

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$UKE FORWARD AND FORMER 3IMEON STAR Jabari Parker WAS NAMED THE 7AYMAN 4ISDALE &RESHMAN OF THE 9EAR ON -ONDAY 2OUNDING OUT THE &RESH MAN !LL !MERICA TEAM WERE +ANSAS CENTER Joel Embiid

3YRACUSE GUARD Tyler Ennis +ENTUCKY FORWARD Julius Randle AND +ANSAS GUARD Andrew Wiggins.

4HE FOOT 0ARKER AVER AGED POINTS AND REBOUNDS WHILE SHOOTING PERCENT OVERALL AND PERCENT FROM POINT RANGE THIS SEASON

The overriding concern for Patrick – combined with losses in six of its last seven games and an unceremonious spot in the First Four – have threatened to take some of the joy out of Iowa’s return to the NCAA tournament.

It’s still a huge deal for McCaffery and the Hawkeyes, though.

It’s easy to forget just how far Iowa has come in the last 4 years.

The Hawkeyes were largely in shambles

following the 3-year tenure of Todd Lickliter, who was fired after averaging just five Big Ten wins a year and going 10-22 in 2009-10.

Iowa hired McCaffery away from Siena, after he led that team to three straight NCAA tournaments. McCaffery immediately injected some energy into a program that had gone stale, and his up-tempo style was a hit with fans used to the run-andgun days of former coach Tom Davis.

McCaffery also remade a roster previously decimated by turnover, with

Devyn Marble and Aaron White the cornerstones of his rebuilding effort.

Iowa began to show signs of progress in 2011-12, McCaffery’s second season, by winning 18 games and reaching the NIT. The Hawkeyes took it a step further last season, as Marble and White led them to 25 wins and the NIT title game.

The Hawkeyes ultimately lived up to their preseason expectation of making the NCAA tournament this season – even if they backed into their bid.

Iowa earned a spot in

the Top 25 in December with strong non-conference play, and then came a win at then-No. 3 Ohio State in January. Close home losses to Michigan State, the Buckeyes and Wisconsin dampened expectations.

Still, the season that began 19-6 proved to be good enough. “These guys have worked so hard since they’ve got here, especially the seniors,� White said, “from where we’ve come to where we are.

I know people are frustrated with maybe how the season ended. But at least we’re in.�

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BASEBALL | SCOUTING THE 2014 SEASON NORTHERN ILLINOIS BIG 12 WEST

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Coach: .ICK 0EPPER ST SEASON 2013: .)" 7EST Postseason: ,OST TO 2OCK &ALLS IN ! 2OCHELLE 2EGIONAL SEMIFINAL Roster 1UINTEN "ORUM 3R /& "RANDON $ENNIS *R )& 0 2AFAEL %SCALANTE *R )& 0 3TEPHEN 'EIGER *R # 0 "RYANT ,ILLY 3R /& 0 .ICK -C'UIRE *R /& 0 4URNER -ORSE &R )& 0 %LDON /LTMANNS 3R /& 0 &RANKIE 0ERINO 3R )& :ACH 2EHMERT 3R " # "RADY 3IEGMUND 3R )& 0 %STEBAN 3OSA 3O 0 " 2AFAEL 3OSA 3R /& +EEGAN 7ELLMAN 3R /& 0 "ROOKS 7ILKINSON *R # +OLTON 7RIGHT 3R )& 0 Outlook: ! NEW COACH BRINGS MANY OF THE SAME TRAITS AND TEACHING POINTS AS THE FORMER ONE MEANING THE 7ARRIORS adjustment period has been minimal.

4HE LOSS OF SIX SOLID SENIOR LEADERS LEAVES A BIT OF A VOID BUT FUNDAMENTALS AND RETURNING VARSITY EXPERIENCE HAS 3TERLING LOOKING FOR BIG THINGS

Coach: !DAM !LBRECHT RD SEASON 2013: "IG .ORTHERN 7EST Postseason: ,OST TO %UREKA IN !

2OCK )SLAND 3UPERSECTIONAL Roster 4AYLOR "RUBAKER *R 0 /& $OMINIC -ARCHETTI *R " .ICK "ARNHART *R /& (ARRY "ALDWIN *R /& *OSH #OOK *R " " -ATT -URRAY 3R 0 /& #OREY 'RADY *R # " 3AWYER 2EYNOLDS 3R 0 " -ASON 3MITH *R 0 " /& 0AUL 2YPKEMA 3R " /& 3KYLAR 3HORT *R /& 2YAN -ILLER 3R /& .ICK .EWMAN 3R /& ,UKE :IEGLER 3R " *OEY 2OWE 3R 0 # /& !DAM "ETTNER 3R 0 33 4YLER "LUME 3R " " Outlook: The Hawks return several key PLAYERS WHO PIECED TOGETHER A MEMORABLE POSTSEASON RUN IN AND GOT WITHIN A WHISKER OF AN UNLIKELY STATE tournament berth. Murray established HIMSELF AS ONE OF THE TOP PITCHERS IN THE AREA BY THE END OF LAST SEASON

Coach: Donnie Chappell (15th season) 2013: "IG .ORTHERN 7EST Postseason: Lost 12-2 to Sycamore in ! 2OCHELLE 2EGIONAL FINAL Roster #LAY 6ELAZQUEZ 3O )& /& 0 .OAH *UNIS 3O 0 )& *AMES -C&ADDEN 3O 0 )& #AYDEN %RICKSON *R 0 /& !USTIN $ONOHO 3R 0 )& ,OGAN 0ILLARS &R # )& $USTIN (UYCKE 3R 0 /& #OOPER +ILBERG 3O # )& $YLAN !BRAMS *R )& 1UINTON -ATZNICK 3O 0 /& 4RACE (IPPEN 3R 0 )& *ACOB -AMMOSSER *R # )& $ALLAS *ONES 3R )& Outlook: 4HE 2OCKETS KEEP PLUGGING ALONG WITH SEVERAL KEY PLAYERS RETURNING FROM LAST YEAR S WIN TEAM -ATZNICK

THE TENTATIVE .O STARTER BEHIND $ONOHO WILL BE OUT FOR ANOTHER MONTH WITH A KNEE INJURY DATING BACK TO FOOTBALL SEASON SO SOME YOUNG ARMS WILL BE counted on in the meantime to pick up THE SLACK ,OOK FOR THE YOUNGSTERS ON the roster to make an immediate impact FOR THE 2OCKETS

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3ELENA 2AYMOND 3,200 relay – 2OCK &ALLS #LEVENGER +ATIE !NDERSON

-AKAYLEY 6ELASQUEZ "AILEE 3MITH High jump – 2AESHONDA #HANDLER +%7

"USCH 2& Pole vault – 1. Madi 1UINN (!,, "USCH 2& Long jump – !RRICKX 2& Triple jump – "ROOKE +EEGAN (!,,

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Sterling’s Frankie Perino snags a line drive out of the air during a game last season. Perino is one of the experienced players that the Warriors will build around in coach Nick Pepper’s first season.

Team has bought into program COACH

and gained valuable varsity experience last year.

CONTINUED FROM B1 “Last year, we had some great leaders, and they’ll Contact hitting is once be missed,� Perino said. again a focus, especially “But we’ve got enough knowing specific situareturning players to tions and approaches, have some good leaderand Pepper’s attitude ship again, and we’ve and style are also things got plenty of guys who the Warriors are fairly should be able to step in used to. and fill the roles of the “[Minor and Pepper] guys who are gone.� are both really competi“It’s a lot different tive, they both want to group,� Lilly added, “but win,� senior infielder we’ve still got some good Frankie Perino said, pieces who know how “and they have the to have success and can same goals of trying to lead the way.� help us be the best. I In addition to that think Coach Pepper is a experience, the Warriors little more relaxed, lets have really bought into us do more of our own the program because thing at times, and I of Pepper’s playing think that will help this experience. group.� “It helps to know While the Warriors lost they’ve been through several solid seniors from it all before, played the last year’s 14-19 camgame at a higher level,� paign, Perino and Lilly Lilly said. “They use their are part of a strong core experiences as great of returners who logged players to teach us what significant playing time they’ve learned through

their careers.� “Sometimes coaches tell you things you’ve heard a million times,�

Perino added, “but Coach Pepper is always telling us new stuff we haven’t heard before.

It’s easier to believe and trust them, because you know that they know what they’re talking about.�

Throughout the offseason and summer workouts, Pepper liked what he saw from his team, and liked the makeup of the squad.

And even though the Warriors have been outside just twice so far this preseason, their coach sees big things ahead. “We have guys who have been there, done that,� Pepper said, “and they’re pushing each other and fighting for those starting positions.

I think we’ve got a group that can really do something special.�

Donoho will bat in middle of order HATS

“He’s such a competitor, that’s why I love having him on the mound,�

Chappell said. “He’s “We’ve got to have never going to give in no a lot of guys throw matter what the situasome strikes this year,� tion. He always wants the Donoho said. “It’s not ball. Every good team we just about me or about faced last year, he always Dustin [Huycke] or about wanted the ball. He Noah [Junis]. I think everyone’s got to chip in doesn’t shy away from anything.� and do their part pitchTwo pitchers who ing, but it goes farther graduated last year, than that. We’ve got Jace Anderson (7-0) and to field good, hit good Eddie Nelson (6-2), had – we’ve got to do everybetter won-loss records, thing good.� but Donoho had compaChappell considers rable stats – just not the Donoho’s slider his top wins to show for it. pitch, as not too many “He grew up a lot on the high school pitchers are mound last year,� Chapconsistently effective pell said. “We thought with it. More than that, he’d be a three, maybe however, it’s a bulldog a four, but by the time it mentality that gets was done, he ended up Donoho outs.

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pitching most of the big ones.�

At the plate, Donoho is expected to bat either third or fourth, coming off a season in which he batted .354 with eight doubles, two homers and 28 runs batted in, second on the team behind slugging outfielder Steven Armoska (39 RBI), who graduated.

Donoho also led the team with 13 stolen bases, one more than fellow senior Huycke, and they are the fastest players on this year’s squad. “However we can produce runs, that’s all that matters,� Donoho said. “It doesn’t matter who hits him in or who scores. We’ve just got to do it.�

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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 23, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street front door entrance, MORRISON, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

BILLIE MELVIN; LISA MELVIN; DEFENDANT 12 CH 201 Address: 7425 Long Road Fulton, Illinois 61252 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Commonly known as 1311 14TH AVE, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-33-103-019. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $92,278.84. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 2393432. Please refer to file number 13IL00119-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 13IL00119-1 Case Number: 13 CH 124 TJSC#: 34-4257 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2013, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on April 3, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 7425 Long Road, Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 07-24-300-006 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $236,397.98 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 3581.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK PLAINTIFF, -vsUNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF MICHELE H. SOSA A/K/A MICHELE HOPE SOSA, DECEASED; OLIVIA CANALES; TONY CAUDILLO; CHRISTY WHITT, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN OF JAMEYRAE VALDIVIA, A MINOR CHILD; COLLEEN BUCKWALTER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MICHELE H. SOSA A/K/A MICHELE HOPE SOSA, DECEASED; SIMON SOSA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 12CH 145 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Michele H. Sosa a/k/a Michele Hope Sosa, Deceased, Olivia Canales, Tony Caudillo and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown Occupants.

Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT EIGHT IN HAMPTON SUBDIVISION NO. 6, LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M. IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2206 Avenue J, Sterling, IL 61081 Permanent Index No.: 11-17-427-009 and which said Mortgage was made by Michele H. Sosa Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Citimortgage, Inc. as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, Document No. 5531-2008.

And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending.

Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, in the City of Morrison, Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is April 3, 2014. Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. March 4, 11 & 18th 2014

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Public Notice is hereby given that on February 10, A.D. 2014, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Hen House Farm, located at 12721 Coleta Road, Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 10th day of February, A.D. 2014.

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INVITATION TO BID VOLUME COPY PAPER

The Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education and the Whiteside Regional Office of Education invites sealed bids for a large volume paper order. Bid specifications will be available online March 27, 2014April 10, 2014 at www.leeogle.org. Bids will be accepted until 4:30pm (CST), April 10, 2014, when they will be opened publicly. For information, call Michele S. Hopp, Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education, 7772 Clinton Street, Dixon, IL 61021 (815-652-2054).

March 18, 2014 Notice Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., March 31, 2014 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, (815) 7727651 and at that time publicly opened and read for the following: 2014 General County Bituminous Section consists of furnishing Bituminous Material Prime Coat and Bituminous Material Seal Coat to Whiteside County and various townships and municipalities.

Specifications and proposals may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. No duplications of these forms will be allowed.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/112).

The Public Works Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal which is most advantageous to Whiteside County.

By Order of Russell L Renner, P.E., S.E County Engineer Whiteside County March 18 & 25 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In re Matter of: Nathaniel Corey Bertine

By Amanda L. Downes, Petitioner No. 14 MR 21 ST NOTICE In the FOURTEENTH Judicial Circuit, WHITESIDE County, Illinois, public notice is given that on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sterling Court Facility, 101 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081, I will appear on my Petition for Name Change of a Minor, pursuant to Illinois statute.

AMANDA L. DOWNES, Petitioner

By WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Her Attorneys Dated: February 28, 2014 By___________ Elizabeth J. Klahn Elizabeth J. Klahn WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for the Petitioner 202 E. Fifth Street, P.O. Box 400 Sterling, Illinois 61081-0400 Telephone: (815) 625-8200 March 4, 11, 18, 2014

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2013 CH 155 ST CODY S. SCOTT, Defendant.

LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause on February 6, 2014, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest qualified bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is Shannon Davis, Advantage One Credit Union, 815.772.7215.

(B) The common address of the real estate is 503 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL 61270, and its legal description is: PARCEL 1: Lot 1 in Block 1 of William BoydÕs First Addition to the City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the Plat thereof recorded July 6, 1935 in Plat Book 8, page 24, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract: Commencing at a point on the West line of Lot 1 in Block 61 of JohnsonÕs Addition to the City of Morrison, said point being 28 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence Southerly parallel with the Westerly line of Lot 1 of Block 1 of William BoydÕs First Addition to the City of Morrison, to the South line of said Lot 1 of said Block 1; thence Easterly on the said South line to the Southeast corner of said Lot 1 of said Block 1; thence North on the West line of said Lot 1 of said Block 61 to the place of beginning.

PARCEL 2: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 1 of Block 61 of JohnsonÕs Addition to the City of Morrison, according to the Plat thereof recorded February 19, 1858 in Plat Book 1, page 34; thence South on the West line thereof 28 feet; thence Northerly, parallel with the Easterly line of said Lot 1, to the North line of said Lot 1; thence Westerly on the North line of said Lot 1 to the place of beginning, situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

PARCEL 3: The Easterly 15 feet of Lot 2 in Block 1 in William BoydÕs First Addition to the City of Morrison in Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the Plat thereof recorded July 6, 1935 in Plat Book 8, page 24.

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The real estate consists of a single family residence.

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The time and place of the sale are as follows:

The Whiteside County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 at 10:00 a.m. on April 3, 2014.

Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., March 24, 2014 at the Whiteside County Highway Department. 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, (815) 772-7651 and at that time publicly opened and read for the following: Section #14-XX000-XX-GM Township Seal Coating Section consists of furnishing and applying Bituminous Prime Coat, Bituminous Seal Coat, Seal Coat Aggregate and other related items to various townships.

Section #14-XX000_XX-GM Township Calcium Chloride/Lignin Section consists of furnishing and applying Calcium Chloride or Lignin to various townships.

2014 Pipe Liners Quotes Quotes for furnish pipe liners of various sizes to the Whiteside County Highway Department.

Specifications and proposals may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. No duplications of these forms will be allowed.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

The Public Works Committee, Hahnaman, Portland, Prophetstown and Ustick Townships reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal which is more advantageous to Whiteside County.

By Order of Russell L. Renner, P.E., S.E. County Engineer Whiteside County March 18 & 25, 2014

(E) The terms of the sale are 10 percent of the purchase price at the time of the auction sale as earnest money, and the balance at least 30 days after the date of Court approval of the sale upon delivery of deed and possession. All payments shall be by CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED FUNDS. Any sale is subject to Court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PRINTED MATERIAL.

(G) The sale shall be subject to all easements, covenants, restrictions and reservations of record, taxes for the year 2013 and all subsequent years.

By WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Its Attorneys Trent L. Bush WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200

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13 CH 124 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 23, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street front door entrance, MORRISON, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Lot 19 in Block 2 in Fairview Subdivision in the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois. Situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 1311 14TH AVE, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-33-103-019. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $92,278.84. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 13IL00119-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 13IL00119-1 Case Number: 13 CH 124 TJSC#: 34-4257 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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BILLIE MELVIN; LISA MELVIN; DEFENDANT 12 CH 201 Address: 7425 Long Road Fulton, Illinois 61252 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2013, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on April 3, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 3 AND THE EAST 33 FEET OF THE NORTH 660 FEET OF LOT 4 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 7425 Long Road, Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 07-24-300-006 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $236,397.98 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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

No other information is required to be disclosed.

ADVANTAGE ONE CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff,

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-RFC1, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.CAROLYN L PURSELL F/K/A CAROLYN L. ADAMS, et al Defendant

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

(F) The case title, case number and the court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

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

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IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 3581.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 3581

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2BR 1 ba., very lg. kitchen, upstairs laundry rm., 1 car garage, unfin. full basement, lg. front & backyard, nice location, 1 mi. N. of Dixon, 616 Timber Creek Rd. Call Dan 815-440-8702.

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H & H rental Properties LLC. 815625-7995 3BR duplex, applic. Inc. move in special one month rent free! $500mo.

815-562-7368 Newer 2BR, Park Setting, 1 floor, no steps, L/R, garage, near CGH, energy efficient, 1832 2nd Ave., $585/mo.

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W/D, Micro., D/W, No pets. 601 Apple St. $700 mo. Call 630-902-1060 Small 2BR garage, $515/mo. + lease + dep. Call 815-4402145.

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STERLING 2BR w/ garage, newly remodeled, no pets. $600/mo. + dep., call 815625-8475 or 815535-6619 3BR, 2BA $500+ dep. 815-631-1534 3BR, 2ba. For sale or lease. Call 815440-8116.

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AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - HOUSING AVAILABLE. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

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Agent looking for talent, models, actresses, catalogs, magazines. LombardChicago 630-814-9999.

CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $50,000+ a yr. We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night. Must have 2 yrs experience. Please call 1-800-892-0987.

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Now Hiring for CPA

Experience with Quickbooks, payroll, electronic payments. Pay commensurate with experience.

Please send replies to Box #:1211 F R 6DXN 9DOOH\ &ODVVLĂ€HGV P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Carpet Cleaning Technician We're looking for an additional carpet cleaning technician to join our team.

A high school degree, 2yrs work experience, a clean background, well groomed, exceptional customer service skills and a valid IL driver's license are required.

Apply in person to Supreme Cleaners, Inc., 2015 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon M-F from 9-4pm.

Carpet cleaning experience is a plus and industry leading training will be provided to qualified applicants.

Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check are required.

Daily Express needs Contractors for Stepdeck & Lowboy hauls!

FREE TRAILERS! “New� Daily Expedited Fleet! Also Heavy Haul and Specialized Division available. www.dailyrecruiting.com

or 800-669-6414

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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.

City of Prophetstown is currently hiring for a full time employee in our Public Works Department.

Requirements: Must have or will obtain CDL, must have knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment, good public relations, must be 18 years or older. City offers a pension plan, health insurance coverage, holiday pay and paid vacations.

Applications may be mailed, e-mailed or dropped off at Prophetstown City Hall, 339 Washington St., Prophetstown IL 61277, e-mail ptowncy@the wisp.net. applications available at prophetstow nil.org.

★ NEW TODAY ★ Exp. Carpenter wanted.

Must have min. 5 yrs. exp. in residential const. Own vehicle and tools a plus. Send e-mail pholden @essex1.com

EMPLOYMENT

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★ NEW TODAY ★ Farm Equipment Operator Full time position operating 4 wheel drive and tracked farm tractors and semis. Class A CDL required.

Maintenance work in the off season.

M & R Farms, 815288-3136.

Heating And Air Conditioning Technician Training!

Fast Track, Hands On, National Certification Program.

Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-877994-9904 Local company has a part time data entry position open. One to two days per month, mostly weekends.

Excellent opportunity for supplemental income. Please send resume to Tri-Star Company, P.O. Box 270, Dixon, IL 61021 Local Construction Company looking for an in-the-field working supervisor to pour concrete on area highway projects. Send resume via e-mail to jobcontract10@ gmail.com Local Flatbed Company Regional driver, paid vacations. .40 CPM. 815-622-3000 Seasonal help for a seed agency.

Some lifting and CDL required.

Melton Seed & Service LLC. 815-632-7466

EMPLOYMENT

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Micron Industries has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician The position requires maintenance performance on various industrial equipment including drive inspections, motors, belts, fluid levels and filter replacement. Experience with preventive maintenance and facility maintenance is a must.

The successful candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical skills and be capable of troubleshooting, welding, and blueprint reading.

A minimum of 5 yrs experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment is required. We offer a competitive compensation package with a full range of benefits including a 401K plan.

Must be available to work 1st and/or 2nd shift. Micron is an EOE,drug free workplace.

For consideration, please submit your resume and salary requirements to: Micron Industries Attn: Human Resources 1801 Westwood Drive Sterling, IL 61081 mkelly@ micronpower.com

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★ NEW TODAY ★ Needed Part-Time School Bus drivers /monitors Stay home parents and retirees welcomed. At least 21 years of age with a good driving record. Paid Training.

Apply in person Illinois Central School Bus, 1335 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon IL 61021. Behind the school district where the buses park. EOE

★ NEW TODAY ★ NIGHT MANAGER for domestic violence shelter.

Work with adult and child clients, clerical work, answering crisis hotline. Third shift, 10/20 hours/week.

Prefer high school graduate/GED; social service experience a plus.

Apply at YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Avenue, Sterling. EOE

NOW HIRING DRIVERS Local 60 hour/ 7day company.

Hourly pay, OT. Home nights.

Health, 401K, paid vacation.

Clean record a must. Hazmat a plus! Serious inquiries only.

Schoff Farm Service, Inc. 815-379-2777

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Auctioneers

Brick & Masonry

Genl. Contracting

Hauling

Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd, Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

HABBEN AUCTIONS Over 40 Years Experience

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Duane E. Habben Auctioneer rr 815-772-2018 Lic.# 440.000626

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Gilbertson Construction Residential & Commercial.

Remodeling, house additions, windows, siding & doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs exp.

(815)6220087.

A-1 HAULING Small or Large Truck Rentals Estate Clean-ups Garage & Building Demolition Roofing Construction Seamless Gutters Skid Loader & Back Hoe Work Materials Hauled 815-626-1956

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Automotive

Car Audio/Video/Starters LOW PRICE GUARANTEE Complete Automotive Detailing & Accessories

Window Tinting

Appliances

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR All Types Brands & Models SERVING THE SAUK VALLEY Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011

Asphalt *FRANKLIN* MAINTENANCE Pothole Repair Hot Pour Crack Filling Seal Coating Line Striping Bonded-Insured 815-284-6806 T & M PAVING

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Bicycles *Asphalt paving & Patch work * Seal Coating *Skid loader/ Dump Truck Work (Concrete Removal, Dirt and Gravel Hauling) Call for free, no obligation estimates 815-499-7195.

Locally owned And Operated.

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Golf Instruction

GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

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Handyman Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Electricians C.P. ELECTRIC For Your Electrical Needs.

New Homes, 100 amp. Service Updates, Rewires 25 Yrs. Experience ™Licensed ™Bonded ™Insured Musky & Bass Fishing Consultant Leave Message 815-626-6219

Furniture Repair Days Furniture Repair Expert repairs on recliners, sofas, chairs, tables, beds. Stripping/ refinishing/ re-gluing.

815-626-5136

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Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement K.C. Lilly Const. & Dev. Inc. Doors, Windows, Siding, Gutters, & Roofing, Drywall, Painting, Walk-in Tubs & Showers, Baths, Kitchens, Garages, Concrete Licensed-BondedInsured IL Lic.# 104015194 (815) 718-0546

JEFF LONG CONSTRUCTION General Contractor

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Winter is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel bath or kitchen!!

Randy L. Moore

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

GUNS & ARCHERY

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Winchecster Mod. 12 20 ga. And 12 ga., Winch. 1902 22 Cal. Savage sporter 22 Cal., Remington Mod. 31 16 ga. Pump.

Lots of Boxes of old ammo. FOID 815-284-2398

APPLIANCES

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

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Airco welder 225 amp portable AC/ DC stick 50ft lead copper wound and Miller welder, 250 amp with 50 ft cord and 12ft lead. $850 each. Phone 815440-0649.

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WELLNESS CLINICS

Tuesday, Mar. 25th 3pm-7pm Tractor Supply Store in Dixon Cat & dog exams $10, Most vaccines $12 Heartworm test & Microchips $20.

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FOOD PRODUCE

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Locally grown Beef. 1/4's, 1/2's & individual cuts.

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FURNITURE

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Early American pine dresser w/ mirror & shelves, and armoire. $350.

Call 815-652-4415 Ethan Allen maple Heirloom dining table & 4 Duxbury chairs, nutmeg finish. $500. Call 630926-1350.

Leather Sofa by Bernhardt, Great Condition.

Pd. $2500 in 2000. See online pics. Yours for $950. Neg. 815631-2675 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Tegelers Oval double pedestal table w/ 4 leaves & 6 chairs. $1,000.

815-772-3762 Wing chair, Hunter green, patterned.

Good Condition. $75. 815-441-3264 or 815-626-8650

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Zum Stage One pedal steel, 3 pedal, 4 lever, E 9th, Emmons set up. $800. Call 815622-8913

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815-440-8291

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825

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51 Composer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5 Old-time Stravinsky slugger Mel 52 Gets rusty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8 Mr. Moranis 57 Hemline 58 Kindled 12 Cause to 59 Peeve yawn 13 Experimental 60 Waugh or Baldwin place 61 Untruth 14 Hurt 62 Barbecue 15 Struts need 17 Gridironâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Flutie DOWN 18 Gunk 19 Score units 1 NFL hurlers 21 Upholstery 2 Pull along choice 3 401(k) kin 24 Do some 4 Actress welding â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ashcroft 25 Bad temper 5 Mock butter 26 Rich meals 6 Pothole filler 30 Blister or 7 Recipe amt. scrape 8 Diameter 32 Add years halves 33 Washstand 9 Desktop item pictures 37 Terminates 10 Water slide 38 Plow into 11 Nail 39 Red-tag event containers 40 Offshore 16 Sneadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game platform 20 Frequently, in (2 wds.) verse 43 June honoree 21 Clamping 44 Large tubs device 46 Animal with 22 Heavy metal one horn 23 Dweeb

Answer to Previous Puzzle

27 Scruggs of bluegrass 28 Petri dish contents 29 Big rig 31 Arcane 34 Dry water course 35 Vitality 36 Start all over 41 This â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; holdup!

42 Graph paper pattern 44 Sentryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watch 45 Battery terminal 47 Wig components 48 Stew bean

49 Cinnamon goody 50 Write up a speeder 53 Catoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 54 Type of code 55 Yale alum 56 Congeal

PUZZLE ENTHUSIASTS: Get more puzzles in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Random House Crossword MegaOmniousâ&#x20AC;? Vols. 1 & 2

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An unusual request is apparent.

You will benefit if you keep your emotions in check. Strive to be professional, honest and tactful in all your business dealings.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give in to someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demands. It may be difficult, but you will have to maintain your own course of action, refusing to be swayed by what others do or think.

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