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Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss speaks Nov. 3, 2012, to supporters of a 1 percent sales tax referendum that would have helped to pay for a proposed sports and activities complex in Dixon. Supporters hoped the facility would bring a better quality of life to the community, but voters rejected the tax increase, as they did another increase during Tuesday’s primary.

Another referendum for improvements shot down BY DAVID GIULIANI dgiuliani@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 525

Schools are seeing a drop in state funding for operations and transportation. And they struggle to get voters to pass referendums to pay for school improvements. In recent years, voters in Whiteside and Lee counties have rejected a 1 percent sales tax to fund school infrastructure. On Tuesday, Whiteside voters decisively turned down the request – for a fourth time. A referendum also failed in Carroll County, but by a closer margin. Before Tuesday, the tax proposal had

gained support in each attempt – 42 percent support in November 2008, 45 percent in April 2009, and 46 percent last April. This time, however, nearly 58 percent of voters said no. Passing a sales tax, Sterling public schools Superintendent Tad Everett said, would allow the district to cut its property taxes. “What this boils down to is that we have a cost to maintain our buildings, which has averaged $800,000 to $900,000 a year,” he said. “The way we have funded that throughout our history is bonding. This [1 percent tax] is an alternative to that structure.” NAY CONTINUED ON A5

Tuesday’s edition will include a 52-page special section, “Vision 2030,” that will examine what the Sauk Valley might look like in 2030. We will look at employment, the workforce, education, infrastructure, housing, religion and health care, among other issues.

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Madalin Blumhoff, 11, of Dixon, holds a sign during a rally on Nov. 3, 2012, on Dixon’s riverfront.

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DIXON – The Dixon school district is looking to add cameras and more secure entrances to its four schools for next year. Kevin Schultz, the district’s director of buildings and grounds, presented the school board with $173,882 worth of security upgrades to the high school, Reagan Middle School and Jefferson and Washington elementary schools. The Lincoln Elementary School building will be closed after this school year. The upgrades include 16 s e c u r i t y Superintendent c a m e r a s a t Michael Juenger each school, recording equipment for the cameras, and vestibule upgrades at Reagan, Washington and Jefferson. There are more security upgrades that could be done to the high school, that weren’t included in the proposal, Superintendent Michael Juenger said, but with their high cost and the future of the high school being discussed during strategic planning, those additional upgrades will wait. Often, school shooters take the path of least resistance, Superintendent Michael Juenger said, so adding more secure entryways might make access for visitors more inconvenient, but it will be worth it. SAFER CONTINUED ON A4

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‘Great time to stop by and pray’ Area Catholics called to ‘Be Reconciled’ BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 570

ROCKFORD – The Rockford Diocese is reaching out to Catholics during Lent with an intiative to make it easier for them to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The “Be Reconciled” effort has been launched throughout the diocese, which includes 105 parishes in 11 counties. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also known as confession or penance. In the Catholic Church, parishioners confess their sins to a priest and are given absolution through doing penance.

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Bishop David Malloy asked all diocesan parishes to add April 9 to their regular confession schedules. Most churches will offer the sacrament from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on that day. Plans for a “Be Reconciled” day were announced this month during parish Masses. Traditionally, Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and prayer that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. This year, that is March 5 through April 19. Confession should be about honesty, not guilt, said the Rev. Bernard Sehr, parochial administrator at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

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Confession schedules For confession times at all churches in the Rockford Diocese, visit www.bereconciled.rockforddiocese.org. The site also has information about the sacrament and listings for other Lenten activities, including parish missions, Stations of the Cross, and Friday fish fry events. “In a world where we tend to distance ourselves from any wrongdoing, this is a time to remember that we don’t do everything perfectly, but we always have the opportunity to come back to God,” Sehr said.

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Illinois nonetheless added a net 6,400 jobs in February, the department said. That’s an improvement from January when the state lost jobs. “February’s job numbers shows that our economy continues to improve. The snapshot is another positive piece in the long-term trend of economic growth building in Illinois,� department Director Jay Rowell said. “It also reminds us that more is needed

and expected because that economic success has yet to return to every household.� Companies in the professional and business services sector added 10,400 jobs in February, and leisure and hospitality employers added 4,000 jobs. But firms in trade, transportation and utilities cut 6,100 jobs. Manufacturing companies continued their decline in January by dropping a net 1,100

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ecently, I wrote that the Republicans had a lot more competition in their primaries than the Democrats. I suggested that Democrats consider voting in the GOP primary, because key local races had no Democrats. The column prompted a Facebook discussion about political bias in our newspaper. One person wrote that we were keeping out news about Matt Becker, write-in candidate for the Democratic primary for the 90th House District, which is currently represented by Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, who is running unopposed in his primary. “Doesn’t the Shaw family back Demmer? And isn’t the Shaw family a part of the Sauk Valley Newspapers?

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Hmmm. Weird. No wonder nobody has heard of Matt Becker!� one Facebook commenter wrote. Another poster, Tom Boken, noted – correctly – that Shaw Media CEO Tom Shaw donated $1,000 to Demmer’s campaign in the last go-around, in which he faced Boken. Actually, we have had references to Matt Becker in the newspaper. A couple of months ago, someone told me

about his candidacy but warned that Becker might not want to do an interview with us because of our CEO’s support of Republicans. I called Becker and told him I would be happy to interview him. He said he might get back with me. He didn’t. If you read the comments about our biases, you have found out that Sauk Valley Media’s newsroom dwellers are apparently loyal soldiers for Republican causes – until we aren’t. In another part of my column, I noted that public employee unions were trying to encourage their mostly Democratic members to ask for the GOP ballot so they could vote for the unionfriendly Kirk Dillard over the union-unfriendly Bruce Rauner.

That part of my column irritated at least one reader. “Giuliani’s little plug for Democrats to vote against Rauner is him letting his politics influence his writing. I’m sure he wouldn’t agree, but it’s obvious to everyone else, David.� Obvious to everyone, except for those who take the opposite view. For the record, Shaw Media endorsed Bruce Rauner, and this newspaper published the company’s editorial March 1. Am I in trouble? David Giuliani is a news editor for Sauk Valley Media. You can reach him at dgiuliani@ saukvalley.com or 800798-4085, ext. 525. Follow him on Twitter: @ DGiuliani_SVM.

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Police: Worker reports robbery, then clams up BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 521

STERLING – A convenience store reported late Wednesday that an employee was missing, but after he turned up and mentioned a robbery, he refused to make a statement to police, an

official said Thursday. Casey’s General Store reported the employee missing just before midnight Wednesday, which led police to open an investigation. The employee later turned himself in to police about 5 or 5:30 a.m Thursday after he found

out they were looking for him, Sterling Police Sgt. Steve Hubbard said. During his discussions with officers, he mentioned something about a robbery, Hubbard said. After talking very briefly with police about the robbery, Hubbard said, the employee decided

He notes Democrats raised the income tax in BUT STILL CUT EDUCAtion funding. Rauner says Illinois needs lower taxes TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE 1UINN WOULDN T EXPRESS an opinion, saying he would “take a look at the details.�

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he didn’t want police to investigate the incident and declined to make a statement. “We spent a lot of time on it last night,� Hubbard said, “and if he doesn’t want to come clean about what allegedly took place, then we’re not going to pursue it.�

IN BRIEF Rauner opposes tax on millionaires #()#!'/ !0 n 2EPUBlican candidate for Illinois governor Bruce Rauner’s campaign says he opposes House Speaker Michael Madigan’s proposal for a so-called “millionaires tax.� Madigan on Thursday proposed an additional PERCENT TAX ON INCOMES over $1 million. The Chicago Democrat says it would RAISE BILLION FOR EDUCATION Rauner is a multimillionaire who has given millions to education. In a statement, campaign manager Chip Englander says the proposal looks like “a first step towards empowering Mike MadiGAN AND 'OV 0AT 1UINN TO raise taxes on the middle CLASS SMALL BUSINESSES and family farms.�

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DIXON – The strategic planning committee for Dixon Public Schools is expected to recommend that the school board hire a consulting firm to help with community engagement and input about the district’s future. The committee, made up of school board members, district staff and community members, has been meeting since June to evaluate the district’s facilities and decide if a master plan for the future should be put together. The committee met Thursday night and came to the consensus that the district’s facilities weren’t adequate enough for students today and wouldn’t be in 20 years, if something wasn’t done. The committee will meet again on April 3 to review and finalize a report of their 9 months of discussions, facility tours and meetings with architectural firms. That report will be presented to the school board during the April 9 meeting. The strategic planning committee’s recommendation to the school board won’t have any specifics about which buildings need to be upgraded or replaced. Those decisions, the committee said, will

come from community engagement and input. Any major facility upgrades or new buildings in the future would have to be paid for though tax increase – either sales or property tax – and be approved by referendum on a ballot. That’s why the engagement and input from the community is important, the committee said. The committee previously meet with representatives from two architectural firms about what the district could do to improve its schools, from adding a new high school to renovating all its buildings. A representative from each of those firms was at the meeting Thursday night. The decision about which firm to hire – which isn’t limited to the two that met with the strategic planning committee – will come from the school board.

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OBITUARIES Mary Joan Hill STERLING – Mary Joan Hill, 82, of Sterling, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at her home. Joan was born Jan. 6, 1932, in New Goshen, Ind., the daughter of Wilbur W. and Lucille M. (Fulrath) Wilcke. She married Seth D. Hill on April 22, 1949, in Mayfield, Ky. She worked as a private duty nurse for 15 years in the Sterling area. She was a very active member of the Church of the Nazarene in Sterling and the Agape Missionary Chapter. She volunteered at the clothing pantry of the church for many years. She served as a chaplain’s assistant at CGH. She also took more than 20 trips spanning several years volunteering at Sun Valley Indian School in Sun Valley, Ariz. She enjoyed needlework, traveling, and boating. She loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Seth Hill of Sterling; three sons, Michael (Marcha) Hill of Fort Collins, Colo., Larry (Carol) Hill of Rock Falls, and Jeffrey (Sandra) Hill of Fort Collins; nine grandchildren, Jamison Hill, Shane (Cori) Hill, Michelle (Edward) Roberts, Lorrain (Allen) McAlister, Kyle (Rachael)

Hill, Joseph Hill, Alex Hill, Randy (Jill) Stevens, and Lisa (Steve) Hinkebein; 12 greatgrandchildren, Conlon, Elena and Emma Hill, Eddie and John Roberts, Gavin and Griffen McAlister, Havana and Charlie Ann Parker, and Alexandra, Nicole, and Matthew Hinkebein; one brother, Gerald (Dora) Wilcke of Dixon; four nieces and nephews; several greatnieces and great-nephews; and four greatgreat-nieces and greatgreat-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Doris French; one brother-in-law, Neville French; one grandson, Anthony Hill in infancy; and one niece, Trisha Wilcke in infancy. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Church of the Nazarene in Sterling, with the Rev. Robert Hasselbring, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. A memorial has been established for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. Viisit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Joyce A. Hopkins STERLING – Joyce A. Hopkins, 79, of Sterling, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Sterling, a daughter of George Arthur and Helen Marie (Braitsch) Bethard. She married Clarence L. Hopkins on Oct. 23, 1955, in Sterling. She was a lifetime member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling. Survivors include her husband and a sister,

Audrey Dykhuizen, both of Sterling; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brotherin-law. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. and the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, with the Rev. Leo Patterson officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. A memorial has been established. Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday if sent via email, obituaries@saukvalley. com or fax, 815-625-9390. Obituary corrections and clarifications will appear in the Corrections

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St. Patrick also invites people to come to the church on April 9 for adoration, a time set aside for general prayer. “It’s a great time to stop by and pray, even if you don’t go to confession,� Sehr said. At St. Mary Church in Sterling, confession has also been offered in English and Spanish after many of the 8:30 a.m. daily Masses and from 1 to 3 p.m. during Lent. Because St. Mary is the only area Catholic Church with two priests, it also will help other churches with confessions. This is an opportunity to get people back to church and get those who never left in a better spiritual place, said the Rev. James Keenan, pastor at St. Mary. “We want to show our presence in a very public way for people in need,� Keenan said. “It is a good time to seek out a priest, be reconciled, and feel good about the journey.� Keenan also stressed the important of being honest with oneself.

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Maximina Marquez ROCK FALLS – Maximina Marquez, 89, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at her home. She was born Jan. 25, 1925, in Lagos DeMoreno, Jalisco, Mexico, the daughter of Leonso and Virginia (Aguila) Velasquez. She married Gregorio Marquez on July 16, 1946. He died April 21, 2002. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Surviving are her daughters, Janie (Jose Manuel) Atilano of Rock Falls, Silvia (Pedro) Aparicio of Chicago, Sally (George) Maldonado of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Corina (Gale) Staples of Sterling; former son-in-law, Ernesto Reyes of Rockford; two brothers, Roy Velasquez of Rock Falls and Joe Velasquez of Lyndon; one sister, Anamaria Lopez of Sterling; 13 grandchildren, Gabri-

ela (Bradley) Mattan, Rosalva (David) Rivers, Jose Manuel Atilano Jr., Adan (Priscilla) Atilano, Angelica Reyes, Marisol Smith, Gregorio Reyes, Crystal Mida (Armando) Barona, George Maldonado Jr., Jermaine (Valena) Maldonado, Celia (David) Rivera, and Abbigale and Alexandrea Staples; and 17 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters, and one daughter. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7 p.m., today at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, with Monsignor Thomas Dzielak, celebrant, officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

Virginia M. Buckaloo STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Virginia M. Buckaloo, 77, of Stevens Point, formerly of Dixon, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, Wis. She worked as an antique dealer, operating Buckaloo’s Antiques and running the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point antique show for many years. Virginia was born Oct. 14, 1936, in Freeport, the daughter of Herbert B. and Margaret V. (Kline) Klatt. Her family moved in 1946 to Dixon, where she graduated from Dixon High School in 1954. After graduation, she attended the University of Illinois. Virginia married Roger S. Buckaloo on Feb. 5, 1955, in Dixon. After their marriage, they lived in Rockford for many years, until moving in 1986 to Stevens Point. She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Stevens Point and the Wisconsin Antique Dealers Association. Survivors include her

husband, Roger Buckaloo of Stevens Point; two sons, Terence (Julie) Buckaloo of Dixon and Clint (Mary) Buckaloo of Paris, Texas; three grandchildren, Chris Buckaloo and Trudy (Brandon) McGill, both of Paris, Texas, and Jeffrey (Heather) Buckaloo of Sherwood, Ark; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Bonnie Freeman; and one greatgrandson. Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and the funeral at 3:30 p.m. Monday at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Bunyan Cocar, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dixon, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Memorials may be made to Aspirus Health Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

Paula K. Mason POLO – Paula K. Mason, 58, of Polo, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She was a homemaker. Paula was born Jan. 14, 1956, in McLeansboro, the daughter of Samuel E. and Katherine G. (Bennett) Johnston. Survivors include her mother; two daughters, Jessy Mason of Polo and Jasmine Johnston of Kentucky; two sons, Josh Johnston and Jus-

tin Mason, both of North Dakota; one brother, Dennis Johnston of Oregon; two grandchildren; and a special friend, Gary Mason. She was preceded in death by her father. At the family’s request, there will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded. Polo Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Visit www.polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Mary J. Preston ROCK FALLS – Mary J. Preston, 65, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at her home. McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Milford ‘Johnny’ Raab FULTON – Milford “Johnny� Raab, 77, of Fulton, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at his home. Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton is handling arrangements.

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Lent and the Easter resurrection is a call to Catholics to always be prepared to meet God, Keenan said. “The 40 days of Lent are preparation for that moment,� Keenan said. “We don’t know when we’ll close our eyes for the last time. This is a reminder to always be ready and forgiven so we can meet him in purity and honesty.� In a letter to all Catholics announcing the initiative, Malloy stressed the importance of forgiveness as a Lenten theme. “As Catholics, the primary way to seek forgiveness year round, but especially during Lent, is through the Sacrament of Reconciliation,� the bishop said. Malloy also asked those in the diocese to reach out to each other. “There are many people who have felt the longing for reconciliation, but because of fear or other reasons, have put off going to confession,� Malloy said. “If you know someone who has been away from the Sacrament of Reconciliation, invite them to ‘Be Reconciled’ on April 9 or anytime during Lent.�

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The district applied for a grant – worth $68,050 – through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Schultz said, and could know in April whether it will receive the money. The school board sup-

ported moving forward with the project and wants to see a proposal, even without knowing whether the grant money would come through. If the district gets the grant, it will have to pay for $105,832 of the total cost. The $173,882 cost is an estimate from the district’s engineers, Schultz said.

The work could be paid for from the district’s tort fund, Juenger said, because the security upgrades are listed in the district’s risk management plan. The tort fund can be used to develop and carry out risk management plans. It can also be used to fight litigation against the schools. It

comes from a tax levy. At the end of the district’s current fiscal year, the tort fund could have a balance of about $450,000, district officials said. The security upgrade work could be put out to bid in April, approved in May, and completed during the summer, Schultz said.

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The schools, Everett said, keep pushing for the 1 percent tax because they feel it will eventually pass. If the tax does not pass, he said, “we will continue to fund our schools the same way.� Taxpayers’ money is funding school building improvements, not “luxuries,� Everett argued. “We are talking bricks and mortar and our heating and cooling systems,� he said. “Those things are necessities.� Sometimes, people think the district paid for the artificial football field that was installed a couple of years ago, but that was entirely funded with private money, Everett said. In Lee County, the 1 percent sales tax for schools went before the voters a couple of times – in November 2012 and April 2013. Unlike Whiteside County, support waned in Lee County. The first time, when Dixon school officials pledged to devote their money to a proposed sports and activities complex, 59 percent of voters rejected the tax, which would be countywide and apportioned to school districts based on their enrollments. Opposition increased to 72 percent in the second go-around, when Dixon designated any revenue from the tax to building improvements, not an activities complex. Property taxes for schools dropped this year, but will rise to the old level because the school board approved new health-life-safety bonds to pay for school improvements, including for roof repairs at Dixon High School, Dixon Superintendent Michael Juenger said.

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ments, such as adding a porch. City planning consultant Dustin Wolff said the 100-foot right of ways are very wide for a residential area. “Some of these houses are set way back, making it look like they have a really big front yard, but with the curb and right of way, they can’t do anything with it,� Wolff said. The issue was brought to the city’s attention by

several frustrated residents. “Some people have come in about adding a porch or making some other improvement, and they were told they couldn’t do it with the big right of way,� Building and Zoning Superintendent Amanda Schmidt said. Setting up the overlay district would be the better of two options, Wolff said. The city owns the right of ways and could have given them back to property owners, but the city would have had to redraw boundaries. Changing the right of way would cost tens of thousand of dollars, Wolff said. “It would be much easier to reduce the setback

for front yards to zero,� Wolff said. Commissioner Karen Chevalier asked if there would be any additional taxes for property owners. She was told the setback change would not affect property taxes. The wide right of ways were likely established long ago, in case the downtown area became more commercial, rather than residential. If the City Council approves the overlay district setback change, there would still be about 25 feet between the front yards and sidewalks, Wolff said. “We just want to change the code to reflect today’s situation,� Wolff said. “We want to encourage people to invest in their homes.�

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Despite vocal support for a sales tax to pay for school facilities in Lee County, voters there have twice rejected the request. State health-life-safety codes require that schools to keep their buildings in good shape. In recent months, the school district has been seeking public input on a long-term plan for schools. One building that has been the subject of much discussion is Dixon High School. “It’s a flat-out beautiful building,� said Juenger, who indicated a 90-yearold building might not meet today’s learning needs. “We use space differently today than we did in the 1920s,� he said. “Can you have the shell and turn the inside into something a little more conducive to educating kids today? A little of the downside is that it sits on 13 acres, so we are limited. We have started having discussions with the community.�

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Outmigration of wealthy is bad for Illinois Trend could spell trouble for charities, government

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llinois’ journey toward greater transparency and openness in government made progress last year. That’s good news for every supporter of good government in a state notorious for government corruption. In honor of Sunshine Week, Attorney General Lisa Madigan released a 2013 report of activities by her office’s Public Access Bureau. The bureau was formalized when Illinois’ transparency law overhaul took effect in 2010, a year after Gov. Rod Blagojevich was booted from office. The overhaul strengthened the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act, which are designed to ensure public access to government records and meetings – letting the sun shine on the darkest recesses of government, so to speak, to expose illegal and unethical actions. The Public Access Bureau is the place where citizens and news reporters can ask for help when FOIA records

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Geneva school employee, without identifying More complaints about violations of public the employee, violated the law; and required records and open meetings laws were Knox County to disclose handled last year in Illinois. Government settlement agreements officials should do a better job embracing to the public that were covered by confidentialtransparency and openness. It’s the law. ity clauses. While it is good to see requests are denied and percent from the news that the Public Access open meetings laws are media, and 5 percent Bureau is being utilized, violated. The bureau from public bodies.) it’s not so good when handled 3,426 The response you realize that, when formal requests shows that the it comes to freedom of for assistance general public is information and open last year, slightly making extenmeetings, far too many above the 3,407 sive use of the governmental employin 2012. Public Access ees and elected officials Of the 3,036 Bureau, which is still don’t get it. requests for FOIA a positive develThey deny FOIA help, 82 percent opment. requests for public came from the The 2010 over- documents, prompting public, 16 perhaul empowered appeals to the bureau. cent from the the attorney They break the law news media, and 1 pergeneral’s office to regarding open meetcent from public bodies. issue binding opinions ings, prompting appeals (In 2012, 80 percent regarding public access to the bureau. came from the public, 16 issues. We expected that the percent from the news Binding opinions required training by media, and 3 percent issued last year required thousands of public from public bodies.) the release of traffic acci- officials would increase Of the 387 complaints dent records regarding their adherence to the regarding open meetings the Bloomington assisletter and spirit of Illiviolations, 70 percent tant police chief; judged nois’ new transparency came from the public, 26 that a fire protection dis- laws. percent from the news trict violated the law by That clearly did not media, and 4 percent convening a meeting 26 happen in 2013. from public bodies. miles away from its norWe call on government (In 2012, 77 percent mal meeting place; ruled officials to make it hapcame from the public, 18 that the dismissal of a pen in 2014.

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Therapeutic horse group plans event HAROLD and MARY SCUFFHAM Morrison

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will have a fundraiser at Culver’s in Rock Falls from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 1. Culver’s has a percentof-sales fundraiser for nonprofit organizations. WHOA is the therapeutic riding program held in Morrison at 12433 Prairie Center Road. Participants, volunteers and staff, as well as board members, will be on hand at Culver’s to answer any

questions you may have about the program. Ace, the wonder horse, will also be there. We will have demonstrations on various equipment used, grooming of the horse, etc. Our classes will begin the last week of April. For more information on volunteering, or the classes, call 815-772-2669, visit us at whiteoakscenter. org, or email us at rideatwhoa@yahoo.com. WHOA is a recipient of United Way funds. We hope to see you at Culver’s on April 1. Note to readers: Harold Scuffham is host of the program, and Mary Scuffham is vice president of the board of directors.

Have respect for all, even if you disagree CHARLES BECKER Aurora

I am pleased that Steve Lopez chose to reply to my letter [“Abortion still heinous, godless,� The Reader’s Voice, Feb. 8]. I felt like a dignitary having my name mentioned so often in his letter [“Don’t approve of abortion? Don’t have one,� The Reader’s Voice, Feb. 22]. Lopez uses words that need to be defined. This I was taught in the course on logic in college. Then we would be

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on the same page to discuss “life begins at conception.� The [abortion-rights] platform is adept at discovering words that smother the truth about abortion. It cuts off life from a [fetus]. Lopez gave his views in an objective manner. To conclude, he chose to become subjective with an attack on me and my religion and lastly, embarrass me because I reject gay and same-sex marriage. Pope Francis made the comment that he respects everyone in their personhood – creatures of God, our father, and may disagree with their actions and words. Peace.

SPRINGFIELD – One of my favorite books is John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.� In that epic tome, farmers from across Oklahoma load up all of their earthly goods onto Model T’s and flee the Dust Bowl for California in the midst of the Great Depression. It’s easy to see that great exodus along Route 66 as the face of migration from one state to another. And, to be sure, that is one face of relocation. Poor folks still load up dilapidated cars with what they own and seek out opportunity. I saw it all the time when I was reporter in Las Vegas – families showing up with not much but their dreams and hopes of landing a well-paying job. But that isn’t the only face of migration. When corporate executives or well-heeled retirees move, it is done with professional movers. And you can often discern who the wealthiest of these households are by the amount of furniture and other belongings they have shipped. The Wall Street Journal recently looked at data from Allied Van Lines concerning where wealthy households were moving to and from. The report found that Illinois and Pennsylvania have more wealthy households leaving than arriving. And California leads the nation for the net number of wealthy households migrating away. And states gaining the most? Florida and Texas. So, what do East Coast, Midwest and West Coast states like Pennsylvania, Illinois and California have in common? All three are high-tax states, said Joseph Henchman, a vice president at the Tax Foundation. On the other hand, Florida and Texas are much lower tax states. “Illinois is particularly vulnerable to more outmigration because its neighbors – Wisconsin and Indiana – are busy lowering their taxes,� Henchman added. ON THE OTHER HAND, the Illinois Legislature jacked up our income taxes by 67 percent back in 2011. This has hurt folks from all economic groups. And for folks who make their living making business decisions, it has created one more incentive to leave Illinois. While it’s easy to shrug off the rich guy across town leaving, there is good reason for all of us to be concerned. Have you ever worked for

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a business person poorer than yourself? Me neither. Even those working in the public sector need to remember where taxes come from to pay for their jobs. And yet, Illinois is consistently pursuing policies that push those job creators to more hospitable business climates. And where those jobs go, poor and middle-class Illinoisans are sure to follow. This migration translates into real money, according to Travis Brown,

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When people pack up moving boxes and leave Illinois, they don’t just take their household belongings. Their money also leaves – a problem that bodes ill for Illinois, according to columnist Scott Reeder. author of the book “How Money Walks,� a project that measures where people are moving based on tax returns. “Illinois as a state lost $29.27 billion over the 18 years from 1992 to 2010,� Brown said. DURING THAT PERIOD, only California and New York lost more income than Illinois, his study found. “That’s a loss of $185,000 per hour. We forecast that between 2010 and 2014, Illinois lost somewhere between $5.4 billion and $7 billion in adjusted gross income due to migration,� Brown said. Illinois is in that minority of states that continue to levy an estate tax. And increasingly estate planners are advising retired, successful Illinoisans to consider moving to a state without an estate tax so assets can be passed more easily from one generation to the next. That hurts all of us. When successful retirees leave, they are no longer spending money in the Land of Lincoln, paying taxes here or donating to Illinois charities. And that equates to fewer jobs for the rest of us. And, ultimately, that is why all of us should be concerned. Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute.

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Selamat Omar, 60, father of one of the passengers aboard a missing Malaysia Airlines plane, speaks to the media Thursday at a hotel in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – A freighter used searchlights early Friday to scan rough seas in one of the remotest places on Earth after satellite images detected possible pieces from the missing Malaysia Airlines plane in the southern Indian Ocean. In what officials called the “best lead� of the nearly 2-week-old aviation mystery, a satellite detected two objects

floating about 1,000 miles off the coast of Australia and halfway to the desolate islands of the Antarctic. The development raised new hope of finding the vanished jet and sent another emotional jolt to the families of the 239 people aboard. One of the objects on the satellite image was almost 80 feet long and the other was 15 feet. There could be other objects in the area a 4-hour flight from southwestern Australia, said John Young, manager of

the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s emergency response division. “This is a lead, it’s probably the best lead we have right now,� Young said. He cautioned that the objects could be seaborne debris along a shipping route where containers can fall off cargo vessels, although the larger object is longer than a container. Four military planes searched the area Thursday without success but will resume later Friday morning, Australian officials said. The Norwegian cargo

vessel Hoegh St. Petersburg, with a Filipino crew of 20, arrived in the area and used searchlights after dark to look for debris. It will continue the search today, said Ingar Skiaker of Hoegh Autoliners, speaking to reporters in Oslo. The Norwegian ship, which transports cars, was on its way from South Africa to Australia, he said. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority said another commercial ship and an Australian navy vessel were also en route to the search area.

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Longtime Dems supporting Rauner Hardiman carries 30 counties in primary

Candidate speaks in downtown Chicago CHICAGO (AP) – Several well-known Democratic supporters, including longtime allies of President Barack Obama, said Thursday that they’re backing Republican venture capitalist Bruce Rauner for Illinois governor, signaling that the campaign will focus on swing voters crucial to winning in the heavily Democratic state. Rauner spoke Thursday at a downtown Chicago hotel, flanked by some of the more than 20 supporters he’s billing as “Democrats and Independents for Rauner.� He said his approach to solving the state’s problems has nothing to do with political affiliation. “Solving problems is not partisan, leadership is not partisan ... consensus building is not partisan,� Rauner said. Backers include longtime Obama supporter and former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Newton Minow, 88, who said he’s taking “a leave of absence from my party� to support Rauner. “Illinois is in desperate shape ... [and] I regard this as a decisive, important election,� said

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Democrat Manny Sanchez (right), who helped lead President Obama’s campaign outreach among Latinos, endorses Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner (left) for governor, as Rauner’s wife, Diana, listens during a news conference Thursday in Chicago. Minow, a founder of the Sanchez, a Chicago logical support of parChicago law firm Sidley attorney who led Latino ties.� Austin who gave Obama outreach in Obama’s Gov. Pat Quinn, a Chihis first job after law two presidential cam- cago Democrat, has school. paigns but considers acknowledged it’ll be a Minow said that in himself an independent, difficult re-election bid, a Rauner administra- said two-thirds of Illi- considering the millions tion, “there won’t be a nois voters probably are that Rauner has raised big difference between independents even if and spent. But he told Democrats and Repub- they normally vote with reporters Thursday that licans, because the a specific party. he wasn’t worried about problems are too tough “I know Rauner is a Rauner making inroads and they’ve got to be centrist ... and repre- with Democrats. solved.� sents the majority of Rauner narrowly won Former Democratic Illinois,� Sanchez said. the four-way GOP priNational Finance Com- “This is not the time to mary over state Sen. Kirk mittee member Manny be bogged down in ideo- Dillard.

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Most lawmakers survive primary CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois state lawmakers facing tough votes in an election year might be emboldened by the results of Tuesday’s primary, which show that most incumbents survived challenges from within their own party, even if they supported pension reform or gay marriage. But two incumbent Democrats lost, despite backing from Democratic leaders such as powerful Speaker Michael Madigan, delivering a mixed message not to underestimate the power of organized labor, which delivers key financial support and votes to the party. Though the wins came by slim margins, two of three Democratic state lawmakers who defied labor unions and backed pension reform will advance to the general election. Both House Republicans who faced primary challenges for breaking with party conservatives and supporting gay marriage were also successful. “I’m going to vote my conscience, I’m going to vote my district and I’m not just going to vote for a Republican primary crowd,� state GOP Rep. Ron Sandack said. “I think I’m helping devise a roadmap for larger

electoral success for our party.� Sandack, a first-term lawmaker and former Downers Grove mayor, eked out a 153-vote primary victory over Waubonsie High School teacher Keith Matune, who saw conservative political action committees spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to bolster his campaign with television ads and mailers criticizing Sandack for “getting in bed with the radical left to get reelected.� Sandack’s fellow House Republican, Rep. Ed Sullivan of Mundelein, also survived a challenge fueled by conservative groups unhappy with his

vote for same-sex marriage. “I found out I have a fiscally conservative and very common sense compassionate district,� Sullivan said. On the Democratic side, organized labor groups failed to defeat some Democratic House members from Chicago who supported the pension overhaul. The measure, approved by lawmakers in December, is estimated to save $145 billion over 30 years, largely by cutting worker benefits. State Rep. Christian Mitchell narrowly bested Jhatayn “Jay� Travis, a community organizer who had hundreds of thousands of dollars in union support.

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from, that just confirms the fact that the governor has significant weaknesses downstate,� said University of IllinoisSpringfield political scientist Kent Redfield. “That’s something he has to address.� The lack of support from those counties wasn’t enough to keep Quinn from handily winning on Tuesday when he captured 316,746 votes. Hardiman received 123,918. Brunell Donald, Hardiman’s running mate, said the support the pair received should prompt Quinn to pay close attention to the sentiment in some areas of Illinois. “People say it was a protest vote. I think it means people are hurting and they want a change,� Donald said. “They are saying, ‘We’re here. Please take care of us ,as well.’�

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CHICAGO – The National Museum of Mexican Art contains a wealth of knowledge and culture. Its exhibits range from folk art to photographs, textiles to prints. Amboy resident G.G. Garcia is a museum member, who visits there. “The museum is housed in a modern building in the Pilsen area,� he said. “We always manage to find free parking on the streets, and of course, admission is free. It is an excellent teaching tool, a way to pass on our culture to generations to come.� On display through July 13 in the Kraft Gallery is Fragmentos: Pilar Acevedo. Acevedo was born in Mexico City and lives in Kankakee. Narrative imagery is part of her artwork – every painting has a written story. Fragmentos draws upon remembrances from women’s childhood. Another exhibition, Galeria Sin Fronteras (Gallery Without Borders), will be open through Aug. 17. The name refers to a gallery in Austin, Texas, which focused on Latin American, Chicano, and Caribbean art. Its exhibitions connected to the community’s social and political scene. At the museum, the display features Chicago-based artwork from

If you go What: National Museum of Mexican Art Where: 1852 W. 19th St., Chicago When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays Cost: Free Information: www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org or call 312-738-1503

and their relationship to the struggles of Chicanos and Mexican-Americans. The free tour is suitable for all ages. English tours are at noon and Spanish at 1 p.m. March 29, April 26, May 24, June 28, and July 26. For the little ones, there will be a preschool family workshop on April 18. Toddlers, age 3 to 5, will visit galleries and create a superhero with their families. The cost is $20 per family (maximum family of four). For reservations and details, call 312-4333943. While in the area, Garcia recommends stopping for a meal at Nuevo Leon Photo submitted by the museum Restaurant, 1515 W. 18th Galeria Sin Fronteras is on display through Aug. 17 in the main gallery at the National Museum of Mexican Art St., a favorite eating place in Chicago. for him and his wife. “It is four or five blocks the founder of the Gale“Art enthusiasts manof it. The general public cial programs are offered. from the museum,� he ria, Gilberto Cardenas. age to find their way to its would benefit by ensurThe public tour program said. “We highly recomThe national museum doors,� Garcia said. “But ing they include it in their involves a docent, who mend it. Try their mole has 7,500 pieces in its it is an experience like the points of interest and will guide groups through poblano. Everything permanent collection in Chicago Art Institute and make an effort to visit it.� Galeria Sin Fronteras. you order there is truly four bilingual galleries. should, in fact, be part From time to time, spe- They will discuss artwork authentic.�

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Saturday, March 22 Junior High Music Contest, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave., and Morrison Junior High School, 305 E. Winfield St., both in Morrison. Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610. Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave.

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (AP) – Small batches of gin, bourbon and other spirits are leading a business growth spurt in Illinois. Craft distillery licenses have about doubled in Illinois in the past year, and Copper Fiddle Distillery’s planned debut in Lake Zurich this week is the latest example of the industry’s expansion. Illinois is part of a national craft distillery boom, which experts say is occurring because of changes in state laws in favor of the industry, and drinkers wanting something different. American Craft Distillers Association Executive Director Penn Jensen compares the artisan hard liquor producers to when the craft beer movement was in its early stages. “I think the first thing [with small distilleries], as with craft beer, it’s an expansion of tastes, an expansion of your palate,� Jensen said. Despite the enthusiasm about craft distilleries, Chicago-based whiskey expert Charles K. Cowdery said it’s not an easy business, particularly for those who want to make a living at it. He said distillers must be visitor-friendly in location, layout and employees. “Be hyperlocal. People like the idea of supporting their neighborhood booze-maker. Cultivate that like crazy, and don’t worry too much about conquering the world,� said Cowdery, whose latest book is “Bourbon, Straight: The Uncut and Unfiltered Story of American Whiskey.� Hawthorn Woods resi-

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Fred Robinson of Copper Fiddle Distillery in Lake Zurich explains the distilling process at the artisan distillery. Craft distillery licenses have about doubled in Illinois in the past year, and Copper Fiddle Distillery’s debut is the latest example of the industry’s expansion.

Barrels are seen stacked at the Copper Fiddle Distillery in Lake Zurich. dents Jose Hernandez tect and has immersed and Fred Robinson, himself in small-batch with the help of their distillery research, said families, set out to offer only Midwest grain and gin and bourbon difbarrels are used for Copferent from the major per Fiddle’s products. brands when CopHe said he views the per Fiddle Distillery craft distillery business emerged on the craft as a last piece in the landscape March 15 in locavore trend. Lake Zurich. “We’re going back to Similar to other smalldoing what people were scale distillers, Copper doing for hundreds Fiddle will have a tasting of years,� Hernandez and retail area. Hernansaid. “We’re just doing dez and Robinson also it small and local as intend to place their opposed to conglomertwo kinds of gin and ate and international.� bourbon on local retailIllinois had 10 or so ers’ shelves and in Lake licensed craft distilleries Zurich-area restaurants. about a year ago. The Hernandez, 59, who most recently available still works as an archirecords from the Illinois

Liquor Control Commission show there are now 19 licensed craft distilleries, with seven of them in suburban Cook and Lake counties and six in Chicago. State law limits the small producers to 30,000 gallons of distilled spirits per year. Five craft distilleries were licensed in 2011, a year after a law made the industry possible and allowed on-site direct sales to the public, according to the liquor control commission. Nationwide, the American Craft Distillers Association projects the number to jump from about 320 to 1,000 licensed operations by the end of 2015. Fewer than 60 craft distilleries existed in the United States in the early 2000s, according to the association. Florida and Indiana enacted new laws last year that craft distillery proponents said make it easier to open and sell directly to consumers. “The states are just beginning to realize Prohibition is over,� Jensen said.

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

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH

417 E. 3rd Street., Sterling, 626-2577 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Visitors Welcome.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

FAITH FELLOWSHIP GENERAL BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST

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

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

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

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

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

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

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

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

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH

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

LINCOLN AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD

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

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC

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

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

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

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

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

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

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

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

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

MENDOTA CHURCH OF THE NAZERENE

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

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

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

SAUK VALLEY ISLAMIC CENTER

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN GROVE

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

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST

614 Orchard St., Dixon

815-677-7566

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL

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

Please check our website and Facebook page for additional services

BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

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

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

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

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

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

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH

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

COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK

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

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

FAITH UNITED METHODIST

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

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMBOY

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN

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

EAST GROVE UNION CHURCH

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

SUBLETTE UNION CHURCH

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

ASHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

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

FRANKLIN GROVE UNITED METHODIST

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

CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC

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

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST

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

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

HARMON UNITED METHODIST

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

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

THE WORSHIP CENTER

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

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

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

GREATER LIFE TABERNACLE

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

LIVING WELL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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

HOPE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

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

UNITED FIRST CHURCH

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC Congregation

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

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

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

634 Countryside Lane, Dixon, 288-4019

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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A decade and a half ago, the Amboy Clippers started up their softball program … and immediately suffered through back-to-back winless springs in 2001 and 2002. In a relatively short time, Amboy has done a complete 180. The Clippers come into this spring as a three-time defending regional champion, and several familiar faces are poised to keep that streak alive. And while graduation has hit Amboy hard the past couple of seasons, there is still plenty of talent and experience to carry on the recent tradition of success.The Clippers boast three seniors and a junior who are starting their third varsity seasons, and another junior who is on track to be a 3-year varsity starter before her career is over. “We have a lot of girls who know what’s expected of them, know what it takes to be leaders,” said Kelly Whitman, who’s entering her seventh season as Amboy’s head coach. “They’ve been in a position to have success before, and hopefully they’ll carry that over, and it will carry them to push even farther.”

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his was madness. About two dozen people filled the McHenry Public Library on Thursday, oblivious to the brackets and buckets and buzzer-beaters that had arrived with the start of the NCAA tournament. Some people in the library gathered at tables, chatting softly between stacks of hardcover books. Others sat in silence in front of desktop screens, guiding computer mice with human hands. Library associate Zach Terrill sat beneath a black-and-white sign that read “QUESTIONS?” Uh, yeah. I had one. Why in the world was nobody here watching basketball? “I’m just not that interested,” Terrill, 23, said with a smile and a shrug. “I think it’s kind of crazy. But people think that other things are crazy, too, that I don’t think are so crazy.” Yes, good point. But this seemed crazy. As a sports-obsessed kid, I always felt as if a few events deserved their own special holidays. Baseball’s opening day should have counted for one. The same held true for the NFL’s wild-card weekend, and any day in which I had a fantasy football draft. But no 2 days were more exciting than the first Thursday and Friday of the NCAA tournament. MUSICK CONTINUED ON B3

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – Aaron Craft’s career at Ohio State ended with a thud. The senior guard was left lying on his back in the lane, looking up toward the rafters after his driving 10-foot jumper rolled off the rim, sealing 11th-seeded Dayton’s 60-59 victory over the sixth-seeded Buckeyes in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday. “I just wanted to do everything I could to help our team win, AP and down the stretch I couldn’t Dayton teammates embrace Vee Sanford after defeating Ohio do that today,” Craft said. “I can State on Thursday in the second round of the NCAA tournament. take the blame for that.” Sanford hit the winning shot in a 60-59 victory. Craft finished with 16 points

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Check it out s (OW S YOUR bracket doing? Check out an updated bracket on B3 to see if you still have a chance in your office pool. and four steals, upping his Big Ten Conference-record total to 337. But he couldn’t steal away a victory in what became the Buckeyes’ earliest tournament exit since a first-round 74-72 overtime loss to Siena in 2009. Vee Sanford hit a layup with 3.8 seconds left to seal the win

for Dayton (24-10) in a showdown of Ohio schools separated by just 75 miles. The basket came some 12 seconds after Craft had put the Buckeyes ahead by making a reverse layup. It just so happened that Sanford scored by getting a step around Craft, a two-time Big Ten defensive player of the year. “There so many things that are going through my mind right now that I wish could have gone differently, but they didn’t,” Craft said. “He made a big-time play, and we couldn’t come back.”

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Joel Quenneville stood on the podium in the United Center press room Wednesday night and announced Patrick Kane would miss 3 weeks with an apparent left knee injury, marking one of the few occasions this season the Blackhawks will experience a significant injury to a top player. “[Kane] is a special player, and we’ll have to work our way through it knowing what he brings to our team,â€? Quenneville said, after the winger limped off the ice during the Hawks’ 4-0 victory over the Blues. “It’s definitely a huge loss for us, but ‌ we’ve been fortunate as far as not getting hit too hard [with injuries].â€? Bryan Bickell (14 games), Michal Handzus (14), Corey Crawford (10), and Marian Hossa (five) have been sidelined for stretches with injuries, but in the grand scheme of things, the Hawks have dodged the bullets during 2013-14. “You’re going to get tested at some point,â€? Quenneville said. That point is now, as Kane could miss the remaining 12 games of the regular season for the defending Stanley Cup champions, who are battling the Blues and Avalanche at the top of the Central Division standings. It’s no easy task considering Kane’s playmaking ability. “Whether it’s the power play or the quality or the quantity of the ice time that [Kane] absorbs, everybody’s going to get a little bit more,â€? Quenneville said. “That four-line rotation that makes us consistent a lot of games is something that we’ll have to exaggerate even [more] as we go along.â€? Helping matters is the impending return of Brandon Saad, who has missed two games with an upper-body injury. It’s possible the winger will be in the lineup when the Hawks play host to the

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Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane will miss the next 3 weeks with a left leg injury. Replacing the dynamic forward’s ability to score will be difficult for the defending Stanley Cup champions. Hurricanes on Friday night. Strong play from Bickell and Ben Smith would be huge, as both forwards have come on in the last couple of weeks and figure to see increased ice time. “Every game is getting more and more like playoff hockey,� said Bickell, who appears to have found his game after a long struggle returning from a knee injury. “It’s brings my game out more, and gets me more physically in the game.� The under-the-radar acquisition of Peter Regin via trade with the Islanders on Feb. 6 bolstered the Hawks’ depth, and the veteran could see a larger role. It’s possible the Hawks will make a move to help bolster their offense. Jeremy Morin would be the leading candidate to be recalled from Rockford. The winger has had three stints with the Hawks this season, and is the IceHogs’ leading goalscorer with 24 in 47 games. And then there is top offensive prospect Teuvo Teravainen. With his Finnish Elite league season concluded, the intriguing forward is expected to join the organization shortly after arriving

Thursday in Chicago. But to add Teravainen, 19, to the roster, the Hawks would need to clear space under the salary cap. Placing Kane on the long-term injured list, meaning he definitely would be unavailable for 10 games, would solve that issue. Still, Teravainen has yet to face the level and depth of NHL competition. He has been working on getting stronger, but whether he can display the two-way skills Quenneville demands of his forwards remains to be seen. Also, if Teravainen plays 10 games this season (including the playoffs), he would burn a year on his 3-year entry-level contract. General manager Stan Bowman must weigh the possibility of a significant impact from Teravainen in a run to the Cup, and a potential earlier large payday for the 18th overall selection of the 2012 draft. Another player suddenly in the mix is forward Matt Carey, whom the Hawks signed to a 2-year free-agent deal Thursday. Carey, 22, had 18 goals and 19 assists in 38 games as a freshman this season at St. Lawrence University.

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Beyond the minor detail of focusing on providing much-needed offense for the NBA’s lowest-scoring team, D.J. Augustin isn’t kidding when he says his attention isn’t on his impending free agency. “We’re having a son in May during the playoffs,� Augustin said. “That’s going to be my offseason. Once the season is over, I’m going to be in straight daddy mode with two children and trying to adjust to that.� If Augustin has his way, the newborn won’t have to adjust to a new address. “I love it here, and definitely want to be here,� Augustin said. “I love the city. I love the fans. I love my teammates. I love playing for [Tom Thibodeau], who brings the best out of you. I’m comfortable here. I’m comfortable with the system. I think I can continue playing well here. But I understand it’s a business.� Indeed, Augustin doesn’t need today’s showdown with the Eastern Conferenceleading Pacers to remind him of that detail. But it could. In 2012, Augustin ended a messy exit from Charlotte when he got

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SPOKANE, Wash. – Adreian Payne scored a career-high 41 points to get Michigan State off to a solid start in the NCAA tournament with 93-78 win over Delaware. Payne, a 6-foot-10 senior, scored 12 straight points in the first half to help the fourth-seeded Spartans (27-8) to an 18-point lead. He set an NCAA tournament record by making all 17 of his free throws, and broke the program’s tournament scoring record, set previously by Greg Kelser in 1979. Devon Saddler had 21 points, and Davon Usher added 20 for the 13th-seeded Blue Hens (25-10). Harvard 61, Cincinnati 57: Siyani Chambers scored 11 points in Spokane, Wash., including five straight in the final 2 minutes, and 12thseeded Harvard won its second NCAA tournament game in history. Wesley Saunders led the Crimson (27-4) with 12 points, as Harvard pulled off an upset for the second straight year. Last year, Harvard upset New Mexico as a 14 seed. The Crimson became the first Ivy

Shabazz Napier shook off a miss at the second-half buzzer to score nine of his 24 points in overtime and lead seventh-seeded Connecticut to a win over Saint Joseph’s in Buffalo, N.Y. DeAndre Daniels scored 18, while freshman center Amida Brimah forced overtime by completing a three-point play in the final minute for UConn (27-8). Langston Galloway scored 25 points for Saint Joseph’s (24-10). Villanova 73, Milwaukee 53 :

Darrun Hilliard scored 16 points, JayVaughn Pinkston added 13 and Villanova beat Milwaukee in Buffalo, N.Y. AP No. 15 seed Milwaukee (21-14), Michigan State’s Adreian Payne the surprise champion of the Horishoots over Delaware’s Barnett zon League, made it a game all the Harris during Thursday’s NCAA way, leading much of the first half tournament game in Spokane, before fading late. Wash. Payne scored 41, and Villanova (21-14) was eager to Michigan State won 93-78. get back on the court after being upset last week by Seton Hall in League school with NCAA tourna- the Big East tournament quarterment wins in consecutive years finals, but the affects of that loss seemed to linger. since Princeton in 1983-84.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – Syracuse’s backcourt of Trevor Cooney and Tyler Ennis combined for 34 points, and the Orange defense clamped down in a 77-53 win over Western Michigan. Western Michigan (2310), the Mid-American Conference champion, had won 14 of 16 games, and was in the NCAA tournament for the first time in a decade. The third-seeded Orange (28-5) forced 11 turnovers in the opening half, and scored 13 points off them in running out to a double-digit lead before the midpoint of the period. Cooney led the Orange with 18 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Shayne Whittington and Tucker Haymond led Western Michigan with 11 points apiece.

tournament a year ago, but had no answers for the 6-foot-9 Zanna. The Pitt center made 6 of 7 shots in the first half, and the Panthers didn’t have any difficulty finishing off the overwhelmed Buffaloes. Florida 67, Albany 55:

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Dorian Finney-Smith scored 16 points, most of them on dunks, and topseeded Florida used a second-half surge to beat 16th-seeded Albany. The Gators (33-2) showed some vulnerability, though, while extending their school-record winning streak to 27 games. Finney-Smith, the Southeastern Conference’s sixth man of the year, shot 6-for-10. Freshman guard Kasey Hill, who wasn’t sure he would be able to play because of turf toe, chipped in 10 points. D.J. Evans led Albany (19-15) with 21 points and seven rebounds.

“Sorry, I have zero SHINE CONTINUED FROM B1 thoughts on that right now,” he said. “I’m upset at the way we Buckeyes coach Thad played this game, and the way we didn’t take Matta supported Craft. “Honestly, me telling the opportunity and him how to play defense make the most of it.” would be like me telling Miller was antsy right somebody how to build up to the final buzzer, a rocket ship,” Matta particularly with the said. “I’ll live and die ball in Craft’s hands with that kid any day of on the Buckeyes final possession. the year.” Sam Thompson scored “I thought it was 18 points for Ohio State going in,” Miller said, (25-10), which stumbled referring to Craft’s down the stretch. After miss at the buzzer. opening the season “I’ve watched those 15-0, the Buckeyes split guys win that game 1,000 times. He’s a their final 20 games. It was a back-and- bulldozer with the ball. forth game that featured He got it down there in 1 5 l e a d c h a n g e s , about three dribbles befitting of two schools and got a good look. that feature numerous And it ended up rimming out. And we got connections. Dayton coach Archie lucky today.” Miller spent two sea- After falling behind sons at Ohio State work- 4 3 - 3 5 w i t h 1 3 : 3 7 ing under Matta. And remaining, Ohio State Flyers guard Jordan capitalized on four DaySibert left the Buckeyes ton turnovers to go on 2 years ago and trans- a 10-0 run, capped by Thompson’s rebound of ferred to Dayton. As for the in-state Craft’s miss with 10:23 rivalry, Craft had no remaining. Neither team was time for questions about what the loss to capable of pulling away after that. Dayton meant.

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“Whether it’s March Madness or the Super CONTINUED FROM B1 Bowl or the Olympics or anything else,” Horist That’s why the said, “when we’re on 12-year-old buried duty, that’s our main somewhere inside of focus.” me could not believe In fact, March Madmy eyes as I traveled ness seemed kind of around McHenry. Legdull when compared end has it that plenty with a day in the life of of people – teenagers, emergency responders. adults, you name it – Last year, Horist said, have lined up excuses the McHenry fire disto skip school or work trict responded to 4,658 and binge-watch the emergency calls. After tournament. So who 2 months this year, he were these people with said, the district was no excuses? What were more than 100 calls their excuses? ahead of the previous A TV flickered on the year’s pace. countertop at Main In other words, fireStreet Cafe, near the fighter madness. railroad tracks. “You tend to develop It wasn’t showing bas- fast eating habits,” ketball. It was showing Horist said. “It’s not “Days of Our Lives,” uncommon, they’ll sit and dramatic music down for lunch and 5 was playing. minutes later a call will Um… come in. They’ll come “I’m not a March back, and they’ll try to Madness person,” eat lunch again, and explained Krisse Hens- then another call. … It ley, who has owned the might be two o’clock cafe for almost 4 years. when they’re going in “I’m not a basketball to reheat their lunch for person. It’s not my cup the second time in the of tea.” day.” Before long, Hensley All of this talk about grabbed a pot of coflunch was making me fee to give a customer a hungry. refill. Besides, it was time to Down the street, it was go watch some games. same story, different Thankfully, Ben Fredbuilding. rick offered a tournaThe men and women ment update before I of McHenry Township headed out of town. Fire Protection District The McHenry County Station No. 1 enjoyed a College student was at rare moment of peace. the library to get work No alarms, no sirens, done, in theory, but and certainly no shothe spent much of his clock buzzers or refertime refreshing basketees’ whistles. ball scores on his web Perhaps some of browser. the firefighters would “It’s not looking good glimpse some of the already,” said Fredrick, games during their 26, glancing at the break in the station’s Dayton-Ohio State day room, deputy chief score. “I can tell you Rudy Horist said. But right now, I’m not going now was not the time to win a billion dollars.” for distractions. You and me both.

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Last year’s senior class was the first 4-year group at Amboy to have played for the Rage, a local ASA travel team. Whitman credits that summer experience for the number of 3- and even 4-year varsity players the Clippers have had. It’s also helped the team to adapt to whatever strengths present themselves. Last year’s squad made up for the loss of star pitcher Kiara Kaleel to graduation by picking up the slack with some big bats and providing some strong run support for senior hurler Lauren Akre. This year, Whitman and her coaching staff are relying on experience to carry the day – as well as some talent both in the field and at the plate – as the Clippers will use “pitching by committee,� led by freshman Karlee Doege. “We’re going to have to play tight defense and have a good offense,� junior catcher Kaitlyn Liebing said. “Most of us have been around the game our whole lives, and we know the game really well, and that’s what makes an all-around strong team.� “All-around� is a phrase that comes up more than once when talking about Amboy softball. Senior second baseman Kelsie Thurman also used it to describe what the Clippers will hang their hats on this season. “We’ve got strengths everywhere, all around the field,� Thurman said. “We’re not just a hitting team or just a defensive team. That gives us a lot of confidence that we can win no matter what’s working and what’s not working.� In addition to notoriety, the Clippers’ success has also improved the chemistry in the dugout.

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It also means there’s very few question marks when it comes to who plays where in the field, who hits where in the batting order, and who can be relied on in the clutch or on the big stage. “We’re pretty comfortable together,â€? junior shortstop Madeline Ely said. “We’ve stuck together, really stuck up for each other, and we know our teammates have our backs and will always pick us up if we’re having an off day. It’s a good feeling to know that, and we want to keep that going.â€? As the success has come, the vibes surrounding the program have become increasingly positive ‌ which, in turn, feeds into the team’s success. While the self-fulfilling cycle seems never-ending, the current Clippers know it’s a relatively recent development. “We know what it’s taken, and we appreciate it,â€? Liebing said. “We haven’t had a really strong program historically, but since we’ve started winning a lot more the previous few years, softball has become a bigger deal in Amboy ‌ and we’re hoping to keep that going this year.â€? The best way to do that would be to win another regional title, but that’s not all the Clippers have on their minds. Taking that next postseason step, and continuing the recent Amboy legacy, isn’t far behind on that train of thought. “We feel like we can win a fourth regional in a row ‌ and maybe even go farther,â€? Thurman said. “Since we’ve come to high school, we’ve been pretty fortunate to be on some great teams, with some great teammates, and we’ve won a regional title every year. Everybody expects success now, and we don’t want that to stop now.â€?

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Fulton Steamers

Newman Comets

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Baseball Thursday’s result at Thomson

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Softball Thursday’s result at Thomson

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Men’s basketball NCAA Tournament Thursday’s box scores

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MICHIGAN 57, WOFFORD 40 WOFFORD (20-13) #OCHRAN 'ARCIA .EUMANN #OLLINS 3KINNER 3WINTON +ORKOWSKI 4ATE !LLEN 'ROSSENBACHER 'OR DON 7AGENLANDER Totals 18-53 3-4 40. MICHIGAN (26-8) 2OBINSON ))) 7ALTON *R 3TAUSKAS ,E6ERT -ORGAN !LBRECHT $AKICH (ORFORD ,ONERGAN )RVIN "IELF ELDT Totals 22-46 6-9 57. Halftimen-ICHIGAN 3sn7OFFORD #OCHRAN 'ARCIA !LLEN #OLLINS -ICHIGAN 3TAUSKAS 7ALTON *R ,E6ERT 2OBINSON ))) )RVIN Reboundsn7OFFORD 3KINNER -ICHIGAN -ORGAN Assistsn7OFFORD #OCHRAN #OLLINS -ICHIGAN 7ALTON *R Foulsn7OFFORD -ICHIGAN

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ST. LOUIS 83, N.C. STATE 80, OT NC STATE (22-14) ,EWIS 6ANDENBERG 4URNER 7ARREN 7ASHINGTON "ARBER ,EE &REEMAN !NYA Totals 28-60 20-37 80. SAINT LOUIS (27-6) *ETT -C#ALL *R %VANS "ARNETT ,OE 'LAZE -C"ROOM ,ANCONA -ANNING Totals 31-64 12-26 83. Halftimen.# 3TATE End Of Regulationn4IED 3sn.# 3TATE ,EE 4URNER ,EWIS 7ARREN 3AINT ,OUIS ,OE "ARNETT -C#ALL *R %VANS *ETT Reboundsn.# 3TATE &REEMAN 3AINT ,OUIS ,OE Assistsn.# 3TATE ,EWIS 3AINT ,OUIS -C#ALL *R Foulsn.# 3TATE 7ARREN OUT 3AINT ,OUIS %VANS "ARNETT OUT

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The Milledgeville Missiles softball team picked up this spring right where it left off last June, pounding out 12 hits to back Morgan Adolph’s two-hit, 10-strikeout performance in a seasonopening 12-2 victory over West Carroll in Thomson. Kayleigh Leddy had four hits and three RBIs, Jenna Bibler also drove in three runs, and Adolph (1-0) and Bre Henson each drove in two runs. The Missiles (1-0) took control with a five-run first inning,

then finished things off with a four-run seventh. Monica Smith provided the lone RBI for the Thunder (0-1), as both runs were unearned. Cassidy Rice (0-1) took the loss in the circle, allowing seven earned runs in a complete-game effort. Baseball

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Missiles rolled to a win in their opener, as Caleb Skoog knocked in four runs, and Zach Herin added three hits ands three RBIs.

Blake Kappes added a pair of RBIs for Milledgeville (1-0), and Jordan Harris had two hits and picked up the win on the mound as the second of three pitchers. The Missiles fell behind 6-4 after the third inning, but answered with an 11-run fourth. Josh Sullivan doubled and drove in two runs for West Carroll (1-1), and pitchers Shawn Magill and Chris Lawton each drove in a run. Lawton (0-1) took the loss in relief of Magill.

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MILWAUKEE – Glenn Robinson III scored 14 points, and secondseeded Michigan started its quest for a second straight trip to the Final Four by beating 15thseeded Wofford 57-40. The Wolverines (26-8) capitalized on their decisive edge in athleticism on the undersized Terriers (20-13), but still had some nervous moments after missing 15 of their first 18 shots in the second half. Karl Cochran’s 3-pointer with 9:25 left whittled an 18-point deficit to 40-33. But the Wolverines regrouped, and Caris LeVert’s 3 with 4:17 left gave them a 15-point lead to deflate Wofford’s dreams of an upset. Cochran finished with 17 points.

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buzzer-beating layup lifted Texas to a secondround win in Milwaukee. Saint Louis 83, N.C. J o n a t h a n H o l m e s State 80, OT: Rob Loe missed badly on a long scored 22 points and 3-pointer for the seventh- grabbed 15 rebounds,

helping St. Louis wipe out a late 14-point deficit and pull away in overtime to beat North Carolina State in Orlando, Fla. Jordair Jett overcame a slow start to score 18, doing most of his damage while the fifth-seeded Billikens (27-6) were making their comeback in the last 5 minutes of regulation. Both teams shot horribly from the free-throw line, with Saint Louis shooting 12-for-26 and No. 12 seed NC State shooting 20-for-37.

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in Milwaukee. Joseph Young had 19 points for the Ducks (24-9), who had to stage a big comeback to beat the Cougars 100-96 in overtime in December. There was no comeback needed this time, with Oregon turning away every charge by BYU in the second half. Tyler Haws scored 19 points for 10th-seeded BYU (23-12).

MILWAUKEE – Ben Brust scored 17 points, and second-seeded Wisconsin devastated American with a 22-5 run to close the first half to win 75-35. The second-seeded Badgers (27-7) recovered from a brief first-half rut and seven-point deficit to extinguish the dreams of the 15th-seeded Eagles (20-13). John Schoof had 11 North Dakota State 80, points for American. Oklahoma 75, OT: LawOregon 86, BYU 68: rence Alexander hit a Elgin Cook scored a 3-pointer with 11 seconds career-high 23 points for left to force overtime, and seventh-seeded Oregon freshman Carlin Dupree

scored four points in the final 75 seconds as No. 12 seed North Dakota State knocked off Oklahoma. The Bison (26-6) picked up their first NCAA tournament win by rallying in the final minute, and then outlasting the No. 5 seed Sooners in overtime. Alexander finished with a career-high 28 points, but it’ll be his falling-down, fist-pumping celebration after the tying 3-pointer that will be replayed in Fargo for years. Cameron Clark led Oklahoma (23-10) with 25 points.

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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media

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Found male cat, black & white (Tuxedo) coloring. Very friendly. Corner of Freeport & Penrose Rd., Sterling. 815-535-7137.

VOLUNTEERS

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases. Your involvement can impact a child’s future. Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com

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LOVELAND MUSEUM... Are you interested in Dixon and local history, Civil War, Blackhawk War? Are you a people person? We are looking for people like you to help host our Museum one or more days a month. The Museum is open Thurs. & Fri. 9-2, Sat. 103. Interested? Please stop at the main office at the Loveland Community House between 8-4 Mon. thru Fri. to pick up an application and learn more. 513 W. Second St. 815-284 2741 lovelandcommunity house.org.

The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home seeks volunteer story tellers. If you love public speaking and can weave a story that inspires emotion within your audience, we need you! When you host guests in our visitors center or while touring the Reagan Home the stage is yours. Enhance your job and school applications while developing skills with hands on experience you gain as a volunteer! Visit reaganhome.org or call 815-2885176 to apply. THE VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION needs volunteers to drive veterans in our van to the Iowa City VA hospital. If you are a licensed driver who is looking for a rewarding opportunity to help our area veterans, joining our transportation network might be something that you are looking for. Please contact Rich Sanders at 815-288-5683 for more details.

REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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AMBOY 3BR Brick Ranch, 2ba. 1800sq.ft., on slab. 32x30 attached garage. Completely remodeled. 202 E. Provost, Amboy. Call 815994-3015

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DIXON 2 acre country ranch w/ pool, 1620 sq. ft. 3 BR 2 ba., oak cab/trim, new applcs, tons of storage, 2/3 fin. bsmt., Grand Detour Rd., $239,000 815-973-3104 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. Newer 2004 3BR Ranch w/basement $94,500 located at 1109 Washington Ave. Call Lori Patterson Real Estate 815-562-7617 MLS

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2 Cemetery lots in Coloma Township Cemetery (old IOOF) in Rock Falls in the NW area. $1400 for both. 815-625-8966. Chapel Hill Memorial Park (Dixon IL.) In the garden of Hymns. (section M) Lot-173 Graves 3, 4. Lot 174Graves-1,2,3,4. 815-718-3164

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APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls. No pets, no parties. Refs. req. 815-336-2305. HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our Classified Department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626-SOLD or 284-SOLD

AMBOY 1 & 2 BR Apts. Or Duplex. 815-440-8116 2BR w/appls, deck $480mo. + lease & dep. 815-716-0123 First months rent $99! 2BR very clean, all applcs. No Pets. Ref. & dep. Req. 815849-5334

ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

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Call Today For An Appointment 815-284-6782 1BR Lower w/ garage, bsmt w/ laundry. 722 Assembly $395 mo + dep & lease. 815440-3663 Larry 2 Bedroom 1004 Idlewild Dr. Freshly painted, no pets, no smoking $600 mo. 815-632-0675

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2BR duplex townhouse, Idle Oaks sub., attached garage, $725/mo. + dep. & lease req. 815-631-7610.

FULTON – Great 2 bedroom apartments available now starting at $462 a month! Rent includes water, sewer and garbage pickup. On-site laundry, major appliances, off street parking and air conditioning. Please call 1800-686-5165 or (608)822-7368. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Equal Housing Opportunity.

2 BR duplex, 1,300sq. ft. 2ba. 1car gar. All new flooring. W/D hookup, applncs, $750/mo. + dep. 509 W. 11th St., RF. NO PETS. 815-716-0353 2BR, laundry hookup. $500/mo. $500/dep. Call 815-632-9602. Edon Apts. 2BR, $480 mo., $400 dep. Refs. req. No dogs. 815-5379190, 815-4413999.

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

2BR upper, w/d hookup, $450/mo. 609 W. 3rd. No pets, non smoking 815-288-6083. DIXON MANOR APTS- 2BD CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806

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DIXON MANOR APTS- 2BR CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INCLUDED, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806.

1st Month Free! 2BR, appl. incl. Pet friendly. $475/mo. 815-562-7368

Huge XXL 1BR, pets, free heat, water, & garbage, $500/mo. 815761-6419.

OREGON

Lg. 2BR w/ applcs, water & trash. No pets. $550/ mo. + $550 dep. & ref. 773-562-9939

FRANKLIN GROVE FRANKLIN GROVE – 2 bedrooms Apartments AVAILABLE NOW! Rent is based on 30% of adjusted gross income and includes water, sewer, and garbage collection. There are laundry facilities at the property. Upon your second month of occupancy, you will get a $100 Wal-mart gift card for free! HURRY! To receive an application, or for more information, please call 1-800686-5538. This Inan stitution is Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Efficiency apt. Utilities included. $375/ mo. + dep. Call 815-994-0945 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

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1BR, Mt. Morris. $310/mo. + dep., 815-508-2345

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1 or 2BR apts. $420. Call 815562-7368 Rochelle Realty. 1BR, stove, refrig. $350/ furnished. mo. Lease & dep. Req. H & H rental Properties LLC. 815-625-7995 2 BR., clean, QUIET, coin laundry. 641-777-7261 2BR laundry, appl. garage. No pets. 815-499-3753. 3BR duplex, applic. Inc. move in special one month rent free! $500mo. 815-562-7368

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Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

2BR Townhouse, 1831 N. 2nd Ave. 1½ BA, C/A, lots of storage. 1100 sq. ft. w/garage. $600 mo. + dep., util. refs. 815-652-4517 Newer 2BR, Park Setting, 1 floor, no steps, L/R, garage, near CGH, energy efficient, 1832 2nd Ave., $585/mo. 815-499-0199 Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call 815716-6150. Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free! Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes. Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

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Totally updated 2 story 3 bedroom with ÀUHSODFH EXLOW LQ ERRNVKHOYHV FDU JDUDJH and fenced yard. $109,900. #121696 Hosted by Cynthia Alcock

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25480 FRONT ST., STERLING

2 story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Large Lot. $169,900. #121458 Hosted by Jim Cerarek Sauk Valley

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1004 5TH AVENUE STERLING

4 bedroom home with updated kitchen and bath.2 to 3 car garage. $84,900. #122141 Hosted by Eric Bird

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302 S. BARBER AVE, POLO

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home ZLWK RSHQ Ă RRU SODQ Price Reduced: $145,000 #122296 Hosted by Jo Bryson

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10480 HUSSUNG DRIVE, ROCK FALLS

“Just minutes from town. Features an eat in kitchen, sliding glass doors to patio, large fenced yard and many updates.� #120889 Hosted by Debbie Flannery

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302 HEATON STREET, WALNUT

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406 ADA STREET, ROCK FALLS

3 bedroom home. 2 lots. Enclosed 3 season porch. 2 car detached plus extra 16 x 36 garage. $79,900. #122501 Hosted by Merdita Heald

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Great Garage Sales Call Now to Sell Your Items! 284-2222 09-030530 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. PLAINTIFF, -vsNORBERT A. JASINSKI A/K/A NORBERT JASINSKI; STATE OF ILLINOIS; MARLO J. JASINSKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 10 CH 94 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on February 20, 2013; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on May 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 4 IN LANDHEER SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 7, 1984 AS DOCUMENT NO. 6127-84. Commonly known as 14707 Feldman Road, Morrison, IL 61270 Permanent Index No.: 09-21-176-002

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

ESTATE OF MARILYN J. MULFORD, Deceased. No. 14 P 25 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Marilyn J. Mulford. Letters of Office were issued on February 21, 2014 to Lisa Hudson, as independent executor, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the ___7th__ day of ____September___, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Lisa Hudson Independent Representative for the Estate John E. Miller MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 March 7, 14, 21, 2014

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To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Hopkins in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $224,018.75. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 being the third Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7 o'clock PM. at Hopkins Township 24719 Emerson Rd Sterling, IL 61081 for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers, and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting; and especially to consider and decide the following :

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 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 21, 28, April 4, 2014 11-050472 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF,

CLERK Call meeting to order Pledge of Allegiance Set the Moderator's Fee Call for nominations for Moderator Close nominations Election of Moderator Swear in Moderator MODERATOR Call on Clerk to read minutes of 2013 Annual Town Meeting of Hopkins Township Call for motion of approval of minutes Call for old business Call for new business

-vsALICIA A. MURPHY A/K/A ALICIA MURPHY; TARGET NATIONAL BANK F/K/A RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 32 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 19, 2011; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on May 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (S 1/2) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH (T19N), RANGE 4 EAST (R4E) OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (4TH PM), WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SAID SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 161.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 22 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 66.44 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 615.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 34 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 608.93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 89.44 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF S.A. ROUTE 3 # SPRING HILL ROAD; THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 535.89 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, BEING AN ARC OF A CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40,443.34 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 00 SECONDS, AND WHOSE CHORD BEARS NORTH 40 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 599.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 151.65 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF (N 1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF SECTION 14; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 275.23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 12490 Springhill Road, Prophetstown, IL 61277 Permanent Index No.: 20-14-400-005; 20-14-300-006 Improvements: Residential Structure Units Bedrooms Garage Bathrooms Other

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The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $94,746.15. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 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 21st, 28th , April 4th 2014

A) Township financial reports Motion to approve

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March 21, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, vs. DAWN E. JONES, MONIKA R. TEMPLIN, RICHARD E. CLARK JR., MICHAEL R. CLARK, HEIRS AT LAW AND DEVISEES OF RICHARD E. CLARK SR., DECEASED,UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 2013 CH 149 ST PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: MICHAEL R. CLARK, 12 GLENROCK, NORWALK, CT 06850 UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS HEIRS AT LAW AND DEVISEES OF RICHARD E. CLARK, SR. Affidavits for Publication having been filed, because upon due inquiry you cannot be found so that process can be served upon you. Notice is hereby given you, Michael R. Clark, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and Heirs at Law and Devisees of Richard E. Clark, Sr., Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action was commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Case No. 2013 CH 149 ST, by the Plaintiff Sauk Valley Bank & Trust Co. against you, in which the Complaint seeks foreclosure of a mortgage dated August 28, 2006, and recorded September 1, 2006, as Document No. 7553-2006 among the Land Records of Whiteside County, Illinois, in which Plaintiff is the Mortgagee of certain real estate owned by Mortgagor, Richard E. Clark Sr. (now deceased), and that foreclosure of mortgage action is now pending in said Court. The record title holder of the affected real estate is Richard E. Clark, Sr., and the property is legally described as follows: The North Half of Lot 6 in Block 3 in Dinsmoor, Pennington and Coe's Addition to the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois. commonly known as 912 1st Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 Consequently, unless you, Michael R. Clark, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, and Heirs at Law and Devisees of Richard E. Clark, Sr., Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois, at the Sterling Court Facility, 101 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois, on or before April 6, 2014, a default judgment may be entered against you at any time after that date, in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated, Sterling, Illinois, this 6th day of March, 2014. ___________Circuit Clerk Lisa A. Gabriel WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-8200 March 7, 14, 21, 2014

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For Rent Town Home ESTATE OF DOROTHY J. NORBERG On the River Deceased. Boat Dock Incl. No. 14 P 31 2 STORY CLAIM NOTICE 2 BR. 2 BA. Notice is given of the death of 1400 sq. ft. DOROTHY J. NORBERG. Letters of Of2 Car garage fice were issued to MARY JO A. SIGEL, Snow removal P.O. Box 85 Tampico, Illinois 61051, and JOHN C. NORBERG, P.O. Box 872, Lawn care incl. Cherokee Village, Arkansas 72525, as In- $975 mo. + util. dependent Co-Representatives, whose Lease-opt to buy 815-378-2151 attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081. Newly Renovated 2BR. $550 + dep. Claims against the estate may be filed 815-440-2912 in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Nice clean quiet 2 Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with a story duplex, 2BR, Representative, or both, on or before 1.5 BA, Att. garage September 18, 2014, and any claim not w/ opener, new filed within that period is barred. Copies kitchen and baths, of a claim filed with the Clerk must be all appliances inc. mailed or delivered to the Representative W/D, Micro., D/W, and to the attorney within ten (l0) days No pets. 601 Apple after it has been filed. St. $700 mo. Call 630-902-1060 Dated this 11th day of March, 2014. Mary Jo A. Sigel and John C. Norberg, Independent Co-Representatives

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3BR, 2ba. For sale or lease. Call 815Lot thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14) in 440-8116. White Oaks Subdivision Number Two (2) Cozy spacious 3 being a part of Section (9) in Township BR $600/mo., Twenty-Two (22) North, Range Nine (9) $600/Dep. No East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, acpets. 815-622cording to the Plat of said Subdivision 3187. recorded in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, Illinois, in Book “G” of Plats on Rent to own. 2BR pages 75 and 76 as Document No. 815-622-9665. Re377585, all situated in the County of Lee altor Owned. and State of Illinois. Commonly known as: 887 White Oaks MOBILE HOMES Drive Dixon, Illinois 61021 315 FOR RENT P.I.N Number: 07-02-09-476-012 And for other relief, that the action was filed on or about March 6, 2014, That Summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is still pending. The record titleholders of the real estate are Nancy J. Dyer and Robert A. Dyer. An identification of the mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: Mortgagor -Nancy J. Dyer and Robert A. Dyer Mortgagee - Northwest Bank of Rockford Date of Mortgage – January 9, 2004. Date of Recording – January 14, 2004. County of Recording - Winnebago. Recording Document -2004-00299 NOW THEREFORE, unless you UNKNOWN OTHERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS and UNKNOWN TENANTS the said Defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein in the said Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Lee County, 309 S. Galena Avenue Dixon, Illinois 61021 on or before, April 30, 2014 default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a judgment may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated at Rockford, IL on the 11th day of March, 2014. Denise McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court Lee County, Illinois Plaintiff's Attorney Timothy F. Horning #973 MEYER & HORNING, P.C. 3400 N. Rockton Avenue Rockford, IL 61103 815/636-9300 March 14, 21, 28, 2014

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13-065457 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC PLAINTIFF, -vsKEVIN R. WILLIAMS A/K/A KEVIN RAY WILLIAMS; TANYA WILLIAMS A/K/A TANYA RANAE WILLIAMS A/K/A TANYA RANAE JONES; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 32 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on September 18, 2013; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on May 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twentyfour (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 5 IN KNIEF'S SECOND SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 1957. Commonly known as 27506 Knief Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Permanent Index No.: 17-08-402-001 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN S. FLOWERS, Deceased. No. 2014 P 18 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Helen S. Flowers of 214 N. Walnut St., Franklin Grove, Lee County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to William E. Flowers, 110 Fairview, Washington, IL 61571, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: William E. Flowers Independent Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX March 14, 21, 28, 2014

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $109,632.03. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 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 21, 28, April 4, 2014

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

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Estate of WILMA JEAN MCCULLOH, Deceased No. 2014-P-21 CLAIM NOTICE TO: DORA JEAN COLLINSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE: Notice is given to creditors of the death of Wilma Jean McCulloh. Letters of Administration were issued on February 12, 2014, to Linda L. Kness and Victor M. Hartman, as Co-Independent Executors, whose attorneys of record are shown below. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 o the Probate Act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before August 12, 2014, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed. NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is given to unknown heirs, who are heirs in the above proceedings to probate a Will and whose name or address is not stated in the petition to admit the Will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on February 12, 2014, admitting the Will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission ou may file a petition with the court to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses to the Will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 621 of the Probate Act.

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AUCTION COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

13-065457 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, MORRISON, ILLINOIS

Thurs. April 17, 2014 10:00 AM Located: 301 W. 3rd St., Sterling, IL

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KEVIN R. WILLIAMS A/K/A KEVIN RAY WILLIAMS; TANYA WILLIAMS A/K/A TANYA RANAE WILLIAMS A/K/A TANYA RANAE JONES; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 32 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

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Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on September 18, 2013; Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270, will on May 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM, at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

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The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $94,746.15. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 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 21st, 28th, April 4th 2014

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Admissions/ Marketing Coordinator We have an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic and experienced professional to assume this key position at our premier 97-bed skilled nursing facility. The successful candidate will lead our census development efforts through external marketing, inside sales, and managing our admissions process. We offer: Excellent Starting Wage! Medical, Dental, Vision! Vacation, PTO, Holiday Pay! Advancement Opps! And Much More! Email your resume in confidence to Dixon@Tutera.com or fax it to (815) 284-3393.

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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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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.

DRIVER North Oil Co. in Dixon looking for part-time Spring help. CDL required. Apply at: 1435 Franklin Grove Road in Dixon.

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

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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. 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. Local Flatbed Company Regional driver, paid vacations. .40 CPM. 815-622-3000

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Mature Servers for Friday and Saturday night Weddings. Send resumes to Deer Valley or call 815438-4653 ext. 13 Moring Disposal is currently accepting applications for an experienced diesel mechanic. Applicants must be skilled at truck and trailer maintenance and repair. This is a full time opportunity. Starting pay will be commensurate with experience. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a class “B� CDL or the ability to obtain one within (3) months of starting employment. Our excellent company benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life and 401-K as well as safety wear, work shoes, uniforms and performance bonuses. Please apply in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 2110 McNeil Rd, Rock Falls, IL.

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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 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 Now Hiring for Part Time Seasonal Help: , olf Course Starter verify golfer admission to the course , )erage-Cart Driver (must be 21) , *imming pool helpers , hone Reception , %tenders and Wait Staff: day shift 10-4 *eekdays and some *eekends. Evening shift 4pm - close, *eekdays and some *eekends." Please send replies to Box #:1212, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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Now taking applications for a FT Office Manager position at Good Samaritan Society Prophets Riverview. 2 or 4 yr business degree and/or 2-3 yrs healthcare office experience required. Applications will be accepted through 3/22/14. Applyonline at www. goodsam.com. AA/EOE, M/F/Vet/Handicap, Drug Free Workplace TO OUR

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Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

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CHILD CARE

512

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

POSITION WANTED

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LPN looking to be a Companion or Personal Assistant. Reasonable rates. Call Sue 815-2843850. Refs. Avail.

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Sat., March 22 9am-2pm Hope Life Center 404 N. Galena Suite 240 Rummage Sale Lots of baby items and some furniture.

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

710

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Black kitten found on Anchor Rd in Dixon. Call 815677-2813

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

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

Free to a Good Home 4 - 6 wk. old kittens, 3M, 1F, litter trained, very friendly, 815-6323474

WELLNESS CLINICS

RENT TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Frigidaire Gallery gas stove, 3 yrs. old, like new, $400 815-238-2960. White Fridgidare dish washer like new! $75 takes it. 815-499-2130

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

815-830-6568

MASTIFF English AKC. Large pups from huge parents Champ lines. $950 Call 309-944-3917

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Burlington honey pine trestle dining table 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch. $900 815625-7618 Ethan Allen maple Heirloom dining table & 4 Duxbury chairs, nutmeg finish. $500. Call 630926-1350. Lane Recliner, remote control, dk. brown, like new, $300 You pick up 815-625-2084 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477. Tan plaid couch, good condition. $80 OBO. 815535-7011 Tegelers Oval double pedestal table w/ 4 leaves & 6 chairs. $1,000. 815-772-3762

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

JUST ANIMALS LOW COST

CLOVER HILLS

FURNITURE

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

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

POOLS & SUPPLIES

784

★ NEW TODAY ★ 762

Like new hospital chair! $650 obo 815-973-6922

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765

Jacuzzi pool sand filter & Dyno pool pump and vacuum hose, 2yrs old. 815-562-2458

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

Epiphone Acoustic Guitar in very good condition $90 obo 815-625-1797 Zum Stage One pedal steel, 3 pedal, 4 lever, E 9th, Emmons set up. $800. Call 815622-8913

785

Gym Quality custom built weight rack. Hi-lo cable, leg ext./leg curl bench, incline decline bench, prcher curl, many extras. New $1500. Sell for $350 obo 2885872

WANT TO BUY 795 Indian arrowheads, related items one piece or entire collection. Tomahawks pipes & so on. 815-6265765 ask for Carl Want to Buy: Exercise bike in good condition 815-6524123. Ask for Keith or leave message. Wanted: xtra large pet carrier. Plastic. 815-625-4165.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 100 Little Golden Books, all assorted good cond. $100 815-456-2175 1950's JC Higgins (Sears) golf clubs (7) & Bag; nice $35 815-275-3131 1995 Polaris special XLT 600. 1980 Artic Cat Jag 340 FS and Triton 2 place trailer. Like new! $2,450. Call 815-625-3214 2000 oak kitchen cabinets Carpet 69¢sq/ft Builder Discount 626-4561 320 Vinyl Records 110 CD's $2 OBO 815-626-5765 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. Complete twin bed, $100. Call 815-718-4385. Corn fed beef. Buy ¼ or ½. Dave Stuart, 815-7724759. Golf Shoes, new. Womans size 10. Pd $70, asking $20 815-288-3888 Home grown corn fed beef ¼ or ½. Check grocery store prices, check our prices. Call 815-871-8281

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PASTURE FOR RENT

811

Wanted pasture for beef cows and calf's, for 2014 or longer. Would consider fenced building or repairs for longer term lease. Call Deuth Farms. 815-440-8291

HAY & STRAW

825

200 Bales of hay 2nd and 3rd cutting, no rain, $5 ea. 815288-5279 or 815973-2848 Small bales wheat straw; Sm. bales oat straw; Grass hay large rounds 110 bales. 815440-4621

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

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TRUCKS

910

1990 Ford Econo 350 Diesel XL 7.3. Was an ambulance. 54K mi. ex con. No rust. $5,000 815-3792528 or cell 815508-0092

4X4S

912

1996 GMC Sierra, 123K mi., runs great, $3500 815590-9511 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4, 190K mi., regular cab, good cond., lt brown, $4,000 815-499-7443 1998 Toyota T100 ext. cab. 192K mi. Everything works! $4,000. Call 815303-5971. ★4 wheel drive★ 4 door, 2002 Chevy Blazer 815-631-6678

PARTS & ACC.

925

Truck Topper fits 8 ft. box, came off 2012 Chevrolet, good cond., $200 815-499-7443

MOTORCYCLES

Yearling purebred Corriedale Ram, structurally sound and good disposition. $500. 815440-0631 after 4 PM.

AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

935

2001 Harley Davidson Road King Classic, 36K mi., great cond., many Harley extras, including MP3 player. $8500/obo 815-285-2042

A.T.V.S

936

2005 Suzuki 500 CC's 4x4 w/ electric winch and snow blade, low miles. $3,450. 815716-0475

BOATS/MOTORS

940

***THE BOAT*** DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats! Springfield, Illinois 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com

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

TRAILERS/RVS

945

1997 Mac Lander 16' flat bed w. ramps. $1,800 OBO 815-9735233 Colman's RV We Buy and Consign Used RV's and Campers 217-787-8653

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960

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