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December 16, 2014 ROCK FALLS
City sues Tourism Board Seeks all money in its reserves BY CHRISTI WARREN
ROCK FALLS – The city is asking a judge to force the Rock Falls Tourism Board to hand over all the money in its coffers to the city. A petition was filed Friday in Whiteside County Court to seek an injunction to prohibit Tourism from spending any of the money in its reserves, and to compel its return to the city.
As of Wednesday, Tourism officials had not filed a response. A hearing has yet to be set. A call for comment to the Tourism Board were not returned. Since the city terminated its agreement with Tourism in mid-August, its attorneys have been working to retrieve a substantial amount of money – or what’s left of it – from Tourism’s coffers, Mayor Bill Wescott said. Tourism received $661,000 in public funds in 2008, when Rock Falls entered into an agreement for tourism services. Tourism also received all income from the local
hotel/motel tax. Now that the agreement is over, the city wants to make sure the public’s money is back where it belongs – with the city, Wescott said. “We asked them to return any outstanding funds that they had in reserve, or had in their accounts, to us, because they are public funds,” Wescott said. “Because [Tourism] is no longer under an agreement with us, those funds should be returned. They have refused.” Exactly how much money that might be, the city does not know. The lawsuit is the latest
salvo in an increasingly heated battle. Before May 1, 2008, the city handled tourism duties and controlled the reserves. When the agreement was signed, Tourism received that money, plus the hotel tax, which, in 2012-13, brought in $160,148.41. The city received 5 percent to cover administrative costs, which left Tourism with about $152,141. An ordinance that governs the hotel tax calls for the city to inspect Tourism’s financial records at least once a year and file a written report no later than April 1 with the City
SAUK VALLEY CHAMBER | NEW DIRECTOR
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STERLING – The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce didn’t have to look far for a new executive director. Kris Noble, who was hired in September to be a project manager at the chamber, will take over the position in January. She will succeed Kim Ewoldsen, who will go
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Council. Recently, the City Council asked for Tourism’s financial records from 2008 through 2012, and a copy of a 2013 audit. The audit, paid for by the city, was the first that had been done during that period. Tourism officials have declined to provide the information. The city does not suspect financial wrongdoing on Tourism’s part, Wescott has said, but the city is responsible for keeping track of the money it levies, which includes the hotel tax funds. Tourism’s failure to provide records has led
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to the suit. Sally Scanlan, a Tourism Board member, said in late September the board believed the city must request the financial records in writing. “We weren’t trying to withhold anything,” she said during a meeting with city officials. “Our interpretation of the ordinance was that the records were to be requested in writing.” Board members also said they were concerned that, with a new hotel planned as the cornerstone to the riverfront RB&W District, the hotel tax might not be used properly.
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DIXON – A forest of sparkly Christmas trees and a blizzard of delicate paper snowflakes await shoppers in downtown Dixon. Bridge of Art has installed more than 40 Christmas trees in windows at Fusion Salon, Books on First, Crystal Cork, Sherwin Williams, C&N Supply, Lee County Historical Society, Örum, Gingko Tree, and Dixon Main Street, among others. “Our trees are all conical and hand made by volunteers, using tomato cages and a few other secret ingredients,” Bridge of Art founders Penny Schopp and Catherine Rogers said in a news release. “They are ... in line with our tradition of making things locally and repurposing.” The trees are decorated with upholstery fabrics and trims, beads and glitter, colored paper and even newsprint. The Phidian Art Club helped with the project. In addition, thanks to “Projects Snowflake,” a collaboration with Dixon public schools and St. Mary’s and St. Anne’s Catholic schools, more than 1,000 student-made paper snowflakes are gracing store windows, and also windows at Dixon Public Library and Dixon Main Street, and Touch of Thai. “In the tradition of Marshall Field’s, our windows are designed for tourism, to inspire awe, are rich in detail and represent hundreds of hours of work by many creative community members,” the release said. “We are hoping that people visit downtown Dixon and see in person our vision of Christmas fantasy. ‘Christmas at Tiffany’s’, ‘Winter White’ and the ‘Forest at Downton Abbey’ have received many positive comments.”
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STERLING – People who work in pawn shops get to see some strange and sometimes downright bizarre stuff. Sauk Valley Pawn and Loan owner Ricardo Rangel has seen his fair share, he says while standing behind the counter Wednesday afternoon. He goes into a back room and comes back with a Jackie Robinson rookie card that someone in Rock Falls wants to sell. (He asks for $500, but eventually comes down a little on the price.) Rangel talks about an old mess kit someone brought in once, marked with Nazi swastikas. (He couldn’t remember the price.) But among the most interesting things Rangel has ever gotten walked into his shop just last week – a titanium leg ($300). The man who brought it in said it belonged to his brother, who recently died. So, Rangel bought the leg, and now wants to do something good with it – donate it to a veterans group or another organization that would really appreciate it. Know a place like that? Drop by the shop at 220 E. Third St. in Sterling and let Rangel know, or give him a call at 815-626-7296.
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Sauk Valley Pawn and Loan owner Ricardo Rangel had an interesting item walk into his store last week: a titanium leg. Rangel hopes to donate it to a soldier who might need it. Stop by his shop at 220 E. Third St. in Sterling, or call 815-626-7296, if you know someone who could use it. RIGHT: Rangel says a Rock Falls pawner wanted to sell a rookie Jackie Robinson baseball card, originality asking $500. They eventually came down in price.
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DIXON | NICHOLS GREENHOUSE CLOSING
On to greener pastures BY ANGEL SIERRA
DIXON – Just below a small hill in southwest Dixon sits a storefront-style sign at the top of Nichols Greenhouse, where a favorite local flower source has stood for more than 40 years. Soon, though, customers will have to find someplace else: Owners Terry and Bonnie are on the verge of retirement. At the end of this month, Terry, 72, will put the finishing touches on a 41-year career in the flower business, a stint that has included being the official provider of Dixon’s signature pink petunias. He has weathered changes within the industry, but one thing has remained the same: the clients. “We appreciate our faithful and loyal customers,” Bonnie said as she sat at a table in the front section of the greenhouse, red poinsettias glowing in rows less than 20 feet behind her. “They’ve helped to make us successful because they keep coming back. Those are the people that we’ll really, really miss.” Even though they might
see some customers only in the spring, they’re like family, she said. After studying architectural drafting at a school in Rockford, Terry did graphic arts in the Navy for 4 years. He was 21 when he joined. After he separated from the military, he stayed in the Washington, D.C., area for a few years and worked in landscaping. Through that work, he planted trees and laid all the sod at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, including ivy that at one point stretched across its roof, he said. He bought the greenhouse at 1228 W. Fourth St. in 1973.
A local gift Shortly after the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan in 1981, Terry and some friends took white cascade petunias to the White House – by car – and were met by the president’s press secretary, who had agreed to take them, he said. The flowers were planted along a pool on the White House grounds,
and in the solarium, under the supervision of the head gardener. “We wanted to take them out [from Dixon] and present them to him,” Terry said, although he and his friends didn’t get a chance to meet the president that time. “He couldn’t come out. … The day that we got there was a Tuesday, and that was the first day that he came back to work after being shot.” Terry and his crew also took over a Dixon Garden Club jacket with “Dutch” on it, and a big cowboy hat. The next year, Terry and company did it again, but this time drove right up to the White House front doors and unloaded a set of petunias as security with dogs came to inspect each flower. “They sniffed every one of them,” Terry said with a chuckle. After the dogs got done, the group was escorted to another area on the grounds in the back, where ambassadors usually are met. “We did get a glance of Reagan this time,” he
said. The president didn’t come over to talk to them, but they saw him walking down a corridor outside the White House. The third and fourth years they didn’t make the drive, and instead ordered petunias from a Washington-area greenhouse and had them sent to the White House.
Moving on Nichols Greenhouse specializes in retail and wholesale arrangements, including grave blankets, a niche market in the Sauk Valley, Terry said. The blanket-style greens are woven together and big enough to cover the plot. Out-of-state customers with standing orders are getting letters to let them know the service won’t be available next year. “We’re trying to get the word out,” Bonnie said. Customers are finding out by word-of-mouth that the greenhouse won’t be open much longer. Although almost all are sad to see it close, customers are happy for the couple. Selling the business
TERRY NICHOL has been an uphill battle because the few that show interest might not know anything about it, how it functions or how the plants grow, he said. “To them it has to be pretty scary … not doing this before,” Terry said. “We have one person that wants to buy it so bad, and she’s got the money, but she doesn’t have the help to do it.” Nichols Greenhouse has been up for sale for 2 years, and Terry is down to $150,000 for everything, including the eight greenhouses in the back, he said. If the greenhouse doesn’t sell, he’ll keep the business and the land, and maybe put them on the
market later, he said. The greenhouse also provides petunias for the city; those orders will still make it through for next year. But the number is down from the 20,000 to 30,000 petunias, at a cost of $14,000, the city used to buy, he said. He and Bonnie are looking forward to retirement and plan to travel to Arizona, where they have family, and to the East Coast, which Terry hasn’t seen in a long time. Digging into the family tree through genealogy will be his next task. “You just have to move on,” Terry said.
SAUK VALLEY YWCA | DIRECTOR RETIRING
Needs met; success seen BY CHRISTI WARREN
STERLING – After serving the community for more than 29 years as executive director of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, Carol Fitzgerald will retire in July. Fitzgerald, 61, began her job as executive director in September 1985. She is the 15th and longest-serving executive director in the YW’s 90-year history. After going through the Sterling school system, she taught French in Prophetstown. When the French program was discontinued, she had to look for a new job. A friend of her mother’s told her about an opening for a program director at the YWCA. Although she had participated in some of the YW’s programs as a kid, Fitzgerald was less than excited. “I didn’t really get what
it was all about,” she said. That is, until she walked into the room for the interview and the thenexecutive director handed her the YWCA’s mission statement. “I looked at it, and I saw the things about empowering women and eliminating racism, and I was so excited,” she said, laughing. “I said, ‘Oh, this sounds good! Much better than expected!” She admits now that probably wasn’t the smartest thing to say in a job interview, but she got hired and ended up working as program director for 3 years. She helped to launch the YWCA’s domestic violence programs and its women’s shelter. Time passed, and Fitzgerald worked other jobs until, in 1985, the executive director position opened. She applied, but at first she didn’t get the job. When
the new director had to bow out after only 2 months, the YWCA called asked whether she was still interested. And 29 years later, here she is. “My favorite memories are certainly some of the program successes, every time you meet a new need and see a success,” she said. “I can think of a time when we did diversity training at a company, and some staff came back and said that things had really changed, that there was more receptiveness.” She also recalled many domestic violence clients who “were too beaten down to look up, and then they would build independence, and go get an apartment and a job and a car, and come in and tell us how proud they were of themselves.” Fitzgerald also helped to create the YWCA’s most recent mission statement. She was one of only nine
executive directors from around the country who got to participate. The mission says: The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. “One of the very best things, of course, is working with all the people,” she said. “It’s been wonderful to have so many outstanding staff and board members, and community members, United Way volunteers, and people from other agencies.” She credits her husband, Doug Becknell, for being her rock through the years. “He is someone who has never complained about my strange work schedule, who has always been there to prop me up, who has made a lot of helpful suggestions, and is always on my team,” she said.
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Ortgiesens lent $182,862 Feds pursuing balance of $181,690 from the Breeder’s Trust Program at the American Paint Horse Association; and nonexempt interest in an account at The First National Bank in Amboy. The five motions will be heard by Judge Philip Reinhard at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 19. Crundwell was arrested in April 2012 and later convicted of wire fraud for the theft of nearly $54 million in city money over 2 decades. She is serving a sentence of 19 years, 7 months at a federal prison in Waseca, Minnesota. She’ll be 77 when released. Ortgiesen didn’t immediately return a request for comment Thursday. He works for Fehr Graham, an engineering company with offices in Freeport, Rochelle, Rockford and Springfield, among other sites. Mayor Jim Burke called the amount of the loans, and the short time frame in which the money was borrowed, disturbing. “He had to know that he was compromising himself with this thing,� Burke said. “He had to know it.� Ortgiesen started working at City Hall on Jan. 1, 2005. On April 16, 2013, he resigned after it was discovered he had charged $13,521.14 to a city
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DIXON – Between November 2008 and January 2012, thenCity Comptroller Rita Crundwell made loans to then-City Engineer Shawn Ortgiesen and his wife, Angela, that totaled $182,862. The interest rate was 4 percent, according to a turnover motion filed Wednesday in federal court, which showed the Ortgiesens have paid $23,458 toward the loans. But they stopped making payments, according to the motion, and the outstanding balance stands now at $181,690. On Wednesday, interest started to accrue at a rate of $18.17 a day as the government prepares to collect the debt. The turnover motion was one of five the government filed Wednesday, less than a week after Crundwell’s attorney, Ruth Robinson, filed her response to a motion to seize funds from two of Crundwell’s pension funds. The four other turnover motions represent a total of $38,434.13. The other motions include insurance premium refunds for canceled policies from two companies that specialize in horse insurance; money
credit card for personal expenses between April 2007 and March 2013. He sent the city a check for $9,157.38, which included the remaining balance plus interest he had calculated at 5 percent. A month later, Ortgiesen was given a notice to appear before the U.S. Attorney’s Office after documents seized from City Hall showed personal loan agreements between him and Crundwell. Investigators also found a personal loan agreement between Crundwell and Fire Chief Tim Shipman and his wife, Diane. The Shipmans paid the remainder of their loan with interest in July. Because the government didn’t need to file a turnover motion to get the funds owed by the Shipmans, the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 prevented the release of the terms and loan amount, the government said. On June 11, 2013, Ortgiesen met with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, according to Wednesday’s filing. “At that time, he stipulated to the fact that he had borrowed money from Rita Crundwell and that a substantial portion of it remains unpaid,� according to the motion.
Fourteen it off. In September 2013, the months later, “I, in effect, told city settled a lawsuit with Angela Ortgiehim in that con- its former auditors and sen met with versation he was a bank for $40 million, a the U.S. Attorgoing be finished quarter of which went to ney’s office for [at the city],â€? Burke legal fees. The auditors the same pursaid, adding that had reviewed the city’s pose and told the look on Ortgie- finances each year durthem she also sen’s face was “sor- ing Crundwell’s employhad borrowed rowful.â€? ment, and the bank had Shawn money from Crundwell was set up the account into Ortgiesen Crundwell and sentenced Feb. which she had funneled a substantial 14, 2013, at which city funds. amount of it was unpaid. point Judge Phillip ReinBetween the sale of “Some of the loans hard served her with Crundwell’s assets and were documented with a a restitution order for the settlement, the city promissory note and all nearly $54 million. The has received about $39.3 the loans were evidenced city has received about million. by a canceled check for $9.3 million from the According to the Crundwell to one or sale of her property and motions filed Wednesboth of the Ortgiesens,â€? assets. day, Crundwell has according to the motion. The U.S. Marshals Ser- an outstanding res“The notes and instru- vice continues to search t i t u t i o n b a l a n c e o f ments evidencing the for more assets that can $44,452,107.96. loans were made exhib- be seized and liquidated its and verified by the for restitution, including respondent. Shawn fur- her pension funds. ther stated that the loans are all in default.â€? The other motions The Ortgiesens made 17 Five motions were filed Wednesday. In addition payments to Crundwell to the motion relating to loans Rita Crundwell had between December 2008 made to the Ortgiesens, the motions sought the foland March 2012, totalling lowing funds: $23,458. Early on, pay• $18,997.80 for the nonexempt interest in insurments were made almost ance policy refunds held by Kaplow Insurance every month, according Agency for canceled policies on horses. A letter to an exhibit attached to from the insurance company to the government the motion. shows it had insured about 50 of Crundwell’s One payment was made horses. in 2008, 10 payments in • $11,820 for the nonexempt interest in insurance 2009, two in 2010, one in policy refunds held by Markel Insurance Co. for can2011 and three in 2012. celed policies on 11 horses. According to the • $6,066.38 for earnings from the Breeder’s Trust motion, Crundwell Program of the American Paint Horse Association. denied a request for The total includes $3,215.40 for the 2012 program another loan, for $10,865, year and $2,850.98 for 2013. on Dec. 7, 2011. The program pays cash dividends for points Shortly after news of the earned by nominated horses at APHA-approved loans came out, Burke events, according to the association’s website. said, he talked with OrtThe program was started to “help offset the cost giesen about the amount. of showing and to add value to American Paint Ortgiesen didn’t tell Horses.â€? Burke the amount, the • $1,549.95 for nonexempt interest in an account mayor said Thursday, but held at The First National Bank In Amboy. said he was unable to pay
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BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT COTTAGE In Grand Detour on 1 acre in a beautiful secluded area on the Rock River. Fully furnished 3BR, 1 ba. (new), 2 car garage. New roof on garage & house. Extra ½ acre lot, $40,000. Will sell on contract with good credit, reasonable down payment. $145,000. No realtors please. Tell your Chicago friends about this river property as it is truly a special location. Call Jim 815-441-5179.
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FSBO- 8850 Winter St. RF, IL. 3BR, 2.5 Baths, partially finished basement, 1850 sq. ft. home. 1450 sq. ft in floor heated garage. 1 acre lot. Montmorency area. 815-441-2218
Newer 2 BR, apartment Fieldstone area: W/D hookup, appls. incl. Fireplace, garage w/opener. $625 mo., $500 dep. 960 sq. ft. 815-626-1431 or 815-631-5855
WALNUT For Sale Real Estate 3.8 acres w/ 4BR house, barn, heated corn crib & heated 24'x75' machine shop. All for $110,000. Machine shop equipment also for sale. 815716-0328
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APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls. No pets, no parties. Refs. req. 815-336-2305.
ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★
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815-284-6782
2BR, stove refrig., 1 car garage, $500/ mo. + dep. No pets 815-284-2921 Avail. Jan. 1st. 2BR, Stove, refrig., heat & water inc. $550/ mo + dep. No pets. 815-284-2921
MILLEDGEVILLE 2BR, In Milledgeville lower level, new carpet, W&D H/U, immediate occupancy, $375/ mo.+ dep. & ref. Required. Call 815275-6600
MORRISON 1BR Studio in. Morrison. $550 everything included. All appliances there! Kophamer & Blean Realty 815772-2728. 1BR Studio Apartment. Main St. Morrison. $550 everything included. Kophamer & Blean Realty 815-7722728.
ROCK FALLS THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217
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PROPHETSTOWN 2BR, 1 bath 109 E. 2nd St. Prophetstown. $500/mo. Renter pays utilities. Kophamer & Blean Realty 815772-2728. 2BR in Prophet$500/mo. stown. Renter pays utilities. Comes with garage and laundry in bsmt. Kophamer & Blean Realty 815-772-2728.
1st Month FREE! Ca l Me 2-Rent 815)632-7368 (Loc ted d Behind Northland Mall)
1 BR Apts. No pets. Call 815-7160367. 1BR, $400 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty
ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts. 815-625-7043 Lg. 1BR. + appl. No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784
2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl. Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties. Call Diana: 630-327-7046
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Sterling Rentals
For sale or rent, redone 4BR, 2BA, Victorian, garage, C/A, corner lot. $93,900 or $850/ mo. **Be in by Christmas!** 815973-9641
Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite
(815)626-1431 Efficiency, $370/ mo. No pets. Close to down town and good location. Call 815632-9602 Free 1st mo. Rent. Remodeled 1BR W/D $399/mo. + dep. No utilities inc. 815-757-6011 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free! Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes. Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130. Spacious 2BR apt. Stove, refrig. furn. Lease/dep. Req. $460/mo. Inc. sewer & garbage P/U. H&H Rental Properties LLC 815-625-7995
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NEW TODAY Nice 3BR, 1 ba. NE side. $725/mo. + dep. Non smoking, no pets. Call 815-284-1707
PROPHETSTOWN Newly remodeled 2BR, ready Jan. 1st. 815-499-8666
ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY 2BR Ranch, no garage, $600/mo. + dep., ref. required not pets. 1210 W. 17th St. 815-499-0288 4BR 2BA full basketball court, pool, trampoline, $850 / mo. + utilities 815499-5548 Beat New Year Rush! 3 BR Ranch Nice! $650/mo. Why Rent?™ 815-878-7399 Large, clean, quiet 2 story, 2BR, 1.5 bath. 1 car garage. applcs. C/A. All incl. W/D. Nice area, walk to library & park. 521 W. 11th St. Sorry, no pets or Sec. 8. $650 + sec. dep. 630-902-1060
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DIXON 2BR Duplex w/gar. Appl. + W/D & C/A, 815-973-0942 4 BR 2 BA, close to school, 3 car garage, some applcs., laundry hook-ups, fireplace, no smoking, no pets, $800 mo+ util, dep, ref, lease 815-652-3158 Avail. Now! 4BR, 1.5 bath, 1 car garage. Clean. $700/mo. + dep. due up front. Refs. req. 713 Washington, Dixon. Call 815-973-3078.
Nice 3BR $700 2BR $600 svla.org 815-718-5488 Remodeled sm. 3BR 1BA a car garage, bsmt, no pets. $550/mo. + dep. 815-564-7669 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.
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Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling. 815-626-8790
315
MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community
has a mobile home available for rent! $350$450. Call Kristine for details. 815-772-8943
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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring for Mechanics FT or PT $30/hr. Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021
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Looking for CDL drivers with 3 years verifiable experience. Must have knowledge of flatbeds, high sides & grain hoppers. Home every night. Every other weekend off. 815-6774867
NEW TODAY Oregon HS seeking HS TrackThrows Coach. Contact Mike Lawton 815-732-5300 ext. 4040 or mlawton@ ocusd.net Part Time Front Desk, Computer experience needed Also looking for housekeepers. No Phone Calls! Apply at Super 8, 1800 S. Galena Ave., Dixon.
CNAs Wanted in Dixon & Sterling area. Contact Peak Medical Home Care 815-677-9223
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Farm Worker A full time, entry level position mowing, string trimming, pressure washing, sweeping, cleaning, loading grain trucks, cleaning out grain binds, shoveling snow, etc. M & R Farms 815-288-3136
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Group exercise instructor with a focus on Silver Sneakers. M/W/F 8-11:30am. Temp position Jan-Mar, with substitute possibilities the remainder of the year. Apply by 12/19 at www.srfymca.org or in person at SterlingRock Falls YMCA. EOE
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
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GE 30” freestanding convection gas range, self-clean, slate color $600 815-535-1866
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Full/Part-time, 2nd and 3rd Shifts Available Current IL License/Certification Required Attractive Compensation & Benefits To apply, contact Julie Logan, Administrator 1000 Dixon Avenue • Rock Falls, IL 61071 www.petersenhealthcare.net EOE
Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, a trusted leader in Long-Term Care since 1974, is looking for caring & dedicated
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All Mattress Sets New in plastic. Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver. 815-703-3688 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.
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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 PEEK-A-CHIN puppies, 3 sm. tricolored females left. $300 OBO. 815-994-0436
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$14,999* 12 CHEVY IMPALA LT
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Micron Industries is currently seeking Team Leader positions for 2nd and 3rd shift. The successful candidates will possess the following: • Ability to plan production activities, develop schedules, adjust & balance production lines & equipment to successfully meet quality and delivery requirements • Ability to use independent judgment, solve problems and make decisions • Capable of training others through demonstration/explanation • Knowledge of ERP system • Strong written & verbal communication skills; solid computer skills We offer a competitive compensation package including a full range of benefits, shift differential and a 401K plan. For consideration, please submit your resume and salary requirements to: Micron Industries Attn: Human Resources 1801 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL 61081 mkelly@micronpower.com
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• 12 Volkswagen Jetta PZEV 4 Cylinder, 30+ MPG, Low Miles, 60,000 Mile Warranty, 1-Owner $14,999*
• 12 Chevy Cruze LT Sunroof, 1-Owner $14,999*
• 12 Volkswagen Beetle Low Miles, Like New! $14,999*
Under $12,999!* • 06 BMW 525XJ All Wheel Drive, Like New $12,999* • 09 Mazda 6 Grand Touring New Tires, Like New $10,999* • 02 Chevy Traverse LT 5.3 Liter, Leather, New Rubber, No Rust! Very Clean, Won’t Last, Hurry!! $10,999* • 06 Mitsubishi Endeavor Diamond White, In Nice Shape $7,999* • 07 Pontiac Torrent Alloys, Extra Clean $7,999* • 06 Buick Rendezvous Super Clean $7,999* • 06 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T, 30+ MPG,Very Clean $6,999* • 04 Pontiac Montana Leather, Power Doors, New Tires, Local Trade $6,999* • 97 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan 3800 V6, Reliable Transportation, Local Trade $3,999*
Sterling Pavilion is currently seeking caring, energetic, responsible individuals to work in the following departments: • Activities • Dietary
• CNA, RN/LPN • Housekeeping/laundry
There are Full and Part time positions available! Must be reliable, be able to multitask, and pass a physical, drug screen and background check! If you would like to join our caring and dedicaed team, apply in person at: Sterling Pavilion 105 E 23rd St Sterling, IL 61081
Or Email Resumes to Ahneke: athompson@sterlingrehab.com No phone calls please! Serious inquiries only!
ILLINOIS FORGE COMPANY We have a full time openings for an individual with strong work ethic and a desire to learn our busy metal forming industry. We offer benefits including health & dental insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities. Duties include: - Operate a metal-forming press - Check quality of parts using measuring tools such as guages and calipers - Finishing parts/deburring - Operate a fork lift to transport tubs of parts
APPLY MONDAY-FRIDAY, 7:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. AT: Illinois Forge Company 2900 Rock Falls Rd, Rock Falls, IL Fax: 815-377-0140
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AUTOMOBILES
NEW TODAY 5 Anderson Windows, 68 1/2 L 33 1/2”W, (2x6 walls) 815-946$300 3572 Cub Cadet 110 w/ snow thrower, mowing deck & $1,050. chains. 815-973-4058. Jazzy power wheel chair. $2,400. Ex-
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1974 Nova Custom Hearst 4 speed, Gaustauf built racing engine, 355 Chevy motor, Master Flow exhaust system, headers, street legal, never driven in been snow, $15,000/obo 815-590-1425 Ask for Jimmy.
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1995 Buick Riviera 187K mi., new tires, new radiator, runs good, $1800 815-973-2267
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Credit Problems? Bad Credit? No Credit? We might be able to help! If you're looking to buy a vehicle we have many financing options available through qualified lenders. Call Brett Simpson today at 815-2855313. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from. Morrison Fire Department has for sale 1991 Chevrolet ¾ ton 4x4 Suburban 28,000 miles 350 V8, auto trans, ps, a/c. Sealed bids delivered to 206 West Main St. Morrison. IL, 61270, by 31 Dec.2014 For an appointment to inspect call 815 772 2218 MFD reserves the right to refuse any bids.
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2005 Ford Explorer, 2wd. New tires, brakes, alt., battery 94K mi. $7500/obo 815-438-5485 or 815-718-5561. One ton '89 Chevy pit dump body & plow, 1114 E. River St, Dixon $7000 obo, 815-716-6161
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2000 Trail Blazer, runs good, good condition. 4X4. Reduced! $1800/ obo. 815-973-9480
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03 Honda Shadow 750 Spirit, Black less than 20k mi. Great Christmas gift! $3,100 OBO 815-441-9362
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NEW TODAY 20+5 Gooseneck, 14,000lb. rated. Good shape. $3500. Call 815716-0475.
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1999 700 VMax SX, fast, liquid cooled. Good shape. $2,000. Call 815-766-2523.
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2007 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 $8,500 128k. mi. Call Tom at 815499-4751 2008 Jeep Sahara Unlimited Wrangler 4 door, dual top, 4 wheel dr. automatic, and towing Under package. 60K mi. $17,000 815-284-7566
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A well organized, energetic, team leader interested in directing their team in making a difference in our residents’ lives. Long-term care experience required. Supervisory, managerial/administrative skills necessary. Knowledge of state & federal guidelines.
Rock River Gardens, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, a trusted leader in Long-Term Care since 1974, is seeking
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To apply, contact Christy DeHaven, Director of Nursing 3601 16th Avenue • Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 626-0233 www.petersenhealthcare.net EOE
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CNA Positions NO MANDATED SHIFTS 10 or 12 hr. shifts. Higher wage, no benefit wage package, free meals Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031
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Program Director: ECTC takes pride in our innovative DT Program, case management, quality care, longevity of staff and excellent survey history. Candidates must have strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field and two years of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities. EOE Exceptional Care & Training Center 2601 Woodlawn Road Sterling IL 60181 melissa@ @ectc1.com
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2007 Ford Focus SES, good cond., no rust, 90K mi. red, $4,995 815677-6910
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as our organization grows! Morrison Community Hospital offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package. Morrison Community Hospital has several career opportunities available:
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Holiday Sale
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10% OFF
OR
Your Ashley furniture purchase of up to 999
December 16, 2014
18 Months
No Interest! On Qualifying Appliance Purchases Totaling $999+.
Bacari 89 1/2” Sofa
15% OFF
Your Ashley furniture purchase of up to $2498
$
OR
20% OFF
499 99
$
Your qualified Ashley furniture purchase of 2499 or more $
Ashley Direct Final Price No Additional Discount Apply
OR
NO INTEREST FOR
50 MONTHS!
799
$
*On qualifying Ashley purchase of $2499 or more with your Ashley Furniture Credit Card made between 12/9/14 and 12/22/14. Equal monthly payments required. See store for details.
UP $ TO
1250
KitchenAid Appliance Package Rebates Master Card, Pre-Paid Card, Rebate by Mail
UP $ TO
600
24” 6-Cycle D Dishwasher with Ultra-Fine Filter, Architect® Series II
* UP TO $150 INSTALLATION REBATE
UP $ TO
• Fold-Down Shelf with Stemware Holders • Fold-Down Tines in Upper and Lower Racks
350
Maytag Laundry Pair Rebates
Master Card, Pre-Paid Card, Rebate by Mail
24” 720p LED HDTV • LED Backlighting • MCI 120 • 5w+5w Audio
Master Card, Pre-Paid Card, Rebate by Mail
1499
$
CLOSEOUT MODEL
NO INTEREST 2017
• Full HD 1080P P Resolution • 600Hz Max Su ub Field Driving • Smart Energy Saving
36
MONTHS
NO
INTEREST!*
699
$
60PB5600
$100 REBATE
UP TO
XBR-65X950B • Four times clearer than HD • Up to 3x brightness means contrast beyond comparison
Master Card, Pre-Paid Card, Rebate by Mail
8” Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4
or $200 Samsung Visa® Prepaid Card With Qualifying Samsung Appliance Packages.
HDTVs 65” Class Cl Curved Curved d Panel 4K H HDTV • The Ultimate Immersive Experience with Samsung Curved UHD 4K HU9000 • Upscale Every thing you watch to UHD 4K TV
4 3 CU FT 4.3 CU. FT. BRAVOS® TOP LOAD WASHER
NO INTEREST FOR 48 * MONTHS!
$50 PAIR REBATE
MVWX655DW
549
$
14.6 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator • 3 Fresh Food Shelves • Gallon Door Storage • Never Clean Condenser • Upfront Tempterature Controls • Sealed Drawers with
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Glass Cover
STERLING
815-626-5631
MON.-THURS. 9-6, FRI. 9-8, SAT. 9-5, SUN. 11-4
386
$
STOCK ONLY
3614 E. Lincolnway
NO INTEREST TIL 2017!*
UN65HU9000FXZA
7 0 CU 7.0 CU. FT. FT CAPACITY BRAVOS® ELECTRIC DRYER
• PowerWash® System • Extra Large Capacity to Clean Your Largest Load ds • Maytag® Commercial Technology
PLUS
(Interconnected with our Ashley Furniture HomeStore)
• More brilliant expanded color • Upscale everything you watch to 4K Ultra HD
LYNN BL VD.
149
24LB4510
Maytag Appliance Package Rebates
* ON SELECT
6 Class 4K 65” Ultra HD TV
60” Class Full HD1080p Plasma TV (59.8” ((59.8 Diagonally) g y)
Output
$
Ashley Direct Final Price No Additional Discount Applies
550
FREE
MFI2269VEM
UNTIL
• Whisper Quiet® System at 43 dBA • ProDryTM Option • ProWashTM Cycle
UP $ TO
Whirlpool Appliance Package Rebates
• Electronic Ice and Water Dispenser • Electronic Quad CoolTM System • QuietSeriesTM 200 Sound Silencing System • Temperature Alarm • Door Alarm • PuriClean® II Retractable Water Filter
PLUS
KDTM354DSS
499
$
Ashley Direct Final Price No Additional Discount Applies
22 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator with Beverage ChillerTM Compartment
* 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
Master Card, Pre-Paid Card, Rebate by Mail
Porter Queen Panel Bed
Includes Table and 4 side chairs
Mestler 5 Pc Dining Room
*
• 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty • Maytag® Commerical Technology • Heavy-Duty Motor
EACH PIECE
MEDX655DW
30” Freestanding 3 G Gas Range with 4 Sealed Burners • 5.0 cu. ft. Capacity Self Cleaning Oven • Extra-Large Oven Window • Storage Drawer and Easy Touch Electronic Controls AGR5630BDW
494.10
$
Final Price After Additional 10% Off
POLO 708 S. Division St. • 815-946-2714 McCORMICK'S IL. T. R 2 / E. LINCOLNW AY ALDI'S
MENARDS
MON.-FRI. 8:30-5:00, SAT. 8:30-3:00
~ Furniture & Mattresses In Sterling Only~
*Previous purchase excluded. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Approved credit required and qualifying purchase of Ashley Furniture totaling $2499+; Beautyrest World Class and Recharge Mattress sets $1999+; select model LG, Samsung HDTV’s for no interest until 2017; and select Sony TV’s qualified for 36 months no interest offers. Certain restrictions apply. See store for details. Extreme value, floor models or clearance items are excluded from this offer. Offer valid 12/9/14 - 12/22/14.