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

DIXON – Tonight, Dixon parents will have their first chance to ask questions about a proposal to close Lincoln Elementary School.

Superintendent Michael Juenger presented the Dixon School Board with a proposal, which is aimed at reducing the budget deficit, during the Oct. 16 regular meeting. At a public meeting tonight at Reagan Middle School, parents and

Closing time?

A public meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. today at Reagan Middle School, 620 Division St., to provide information and answer questions about a proposal to close Lincoln Elementary School. residents may ask questions or raise concerns.

“I think my goal is to provide the information as to why this is an option,” Juenger said. “It’s not anything that we want to do, it’s something that we have to look at.”

In the proposal, Juenger said closing the elementary school is expected to save a minimum of $246,000 a year in the education fund and $70,000 in the operations and maintenance fund.

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Students wait for their parents Oct. 17 after dismissal from Lincoln Elementary School in Dixon.

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Burke ‘not ready to say’ if he’ll run again

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

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90th District state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, speaks during a town hall meeting Tuesday in Dixon City Hall. After giving an update about the work in Springfield, Demmer answered questions from people in attendance.

Lawmaker: Pensions, budget to top veto session agenda

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

DIXON – State Rep. Tom Demmer says that when he heads back to Springfield next week, the “big-ticket items” during the remainder of the Legislature’s veto session are sure to be the state budget and pensions.

Those topics also were the dominant themes during a town hall Demmer hosted Tuesday night at Dixon City Hall. Demmer gave a legislative update for a group of about 20 people gathered in Council Chambers.

The 90th District Republican opened with a recap of highlights from the spring legislative session, calling the

passage of a concealed-carry bill a big accomplishment.

Illinois had been the only state that didn’t allow it, and the judicial system turned up the heat on lawmakers.

“The federal court gave us 6 months to come up with a bill,” Demmer said. “The diversity of views made it difficult – I think we had 30-some votes on provisions – but we came up with a great compromise.”

Those “big-ticket” items also fell into the category of unfinished business from the spring session. Several in attendance shared their concerns about pension uncertainties.

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Citizens ask questions during Tuesday’s town hall meeting with state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, in Council Chambers at Dixon City Hall. The state budget and pensions dominated the discussion Tuesday.

DIXON – Mayor Jim Burke said he’s “not ready to make a decision about” whether he’ll run for re-election in 2015.

“I just am not ready to say. ... I’m interested in that and I think I just kind of want to see how everything Dixon Mayor shakes out with the Jim Burke Rita [Crundwell] thing,” he said Tuesday.

Burke is in his fourth term as Dixon mayor and said any announcement on Li whether he’ll seek Arellano re-election would likely come a year from now.

There are other Dixon residents who also will be considering running for mayor Bob or City Council Gibler between now and then.

Among them are Dixon businessman Li Arellano, who said he will think about a mayoral bid, but not until April, after some of his businesses have settled down.

“I’m going to look at it for sure, if my business ventures are panning out the way I think they’re going to,” he said. “...

If I’m in a position where I can and will be useful, I will take a good look at it.”

Arellano owns the Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches location in Dixon, as well as the building its in. He’s also opening a Jimmy John’s location in Rock Falls, which could be open in early 2014.

Arellano lost a Republican Party primary last year to Tom Demmer, a Dixon Republican who went on to win the 90th District state representative race.

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Mary Gilbert of Dixon is retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections. She worries about the status of her pension and the free health care insurance she was promised throughout her 20-year career there. “I’m really worried about the possibility of cuts,� she said. “You tend to hear worst-case scenarios about pensions and insurance, and it can be a scary thing.�

A prison educator, Gilbert said she finished her master’s degree in 2005 to raise her pay scale and that it has paid off. But the uncertainty in Springfield makes it difficult to plan in retirement. “You just put away as much as you can and really watch your budget,� she said.

Cathy Seagren, a 35-year-plus employee of Sauk Valley Community College, also is finding retirement more stressful than anticipated. “Someone tells you one thing, and then you hear another,� Seagren said. “I like to travel, and now it’s hard to figure out what you can afford to do.�

Demmer said that none of the pension reform proposals on the table would cut pensions, but instead slow increases.

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Bob Gibler, who lost a close race to Burke in 2011, said he wouldn’t rule our running for any elected position with the city. “I’m going to hold my

options open,â€? he said. “I may even think about running for mayor again. ‌ I’m going to keep my options open, we’ll just leave it at that.â€?

The next election for Dixon City Council and mayor will be in April 2015.

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He said that a reform bill must address such practices as double-dipping and inflating earnings right before retirement. “We have got to shut down loopholes and gimmicks that hurt the most vulnerable to benefit a few,� he said.

There is a glimmer of hope that a pension reform committee led by state Sen. Kwame Raoul, a Chicago Democrat, can give some direction to the pension efforts during the last 3 days of the 6-day veto session. Demmer says chances are slim the uncertainty will go away anytime soon. “There’s a chance a plan could come up next week,

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State Rep. Tom Demmer on Tuesday called the passage of concealed-carry a big accomplishment in the spring legislative session. “The diversity of views made it difficult,� Demmer said, “... but we came up with a great compromise.� but I expect some political posturing, so right now I’d say it’s unlikely,�

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Demmer did counter that with a reminder of

how the 2010 pension reform bill was passed. “You can never say never, the last pension bill was done in 36 hours.�

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LYNDON – A Lyndon trustee is questioning the extension of a water line to a village worker’s house.

Trustee Les Williams said he joined the rest of the village board this month in approving the extension of the water line to village employee

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John Wright’s property on Mohawk Road, just outside Lyndon’s boundaries.

But he objected to Wright using a village backhoe to place the pipe from his property line to his house, which he said should have come at Wright’s expense. “I didn’t know he was using the backhoe,�

Williams said. “My wife called me about it.�

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30 years, said that for a long time, the village did the work to extend Les pipes from Williams people’s property lines to their houses. But because of liability concerns, he said, the village stopped doing that within the past dozen years.

Last Tuesday, the village extended the water line to Wright’s prop-

erty line. The remaining work – from the property line to Wright’s house – took place on Saturday, outside of Wright’s work hours.

Village Trustee Doug Dunlap said Village President Tim Crady approved the use of the backhoe and that Wright paid for the diesel fuel. “It’s a nonissue,� Dunlap said. “We sell water to the trailer court and wherever else outside village limits. They pay

1 1/2 times what those inside village limits pay.�

The village’s policies, he said, allows the mayor and public works superintendent to authorize use of village equipment, as long as the village is reimbursed. “We approved the work the city did. All those guys did on Saturday was put the customer portion in,� Dunlap said. “They didn’t get paid.�

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OREGON – Grayslake artist Pamela Lee’s sculpture “Soy Pod� will be dedicated Saturday as the newest installment in the Community Arts Legacy project in Oregon.

The art piece is the newest added to the Oregon Public Library’s art collection. It will be dedicated publicly at 4 p.m.

Saturday in the library lot just west of the post office on state Route 64 in Oregon. “The inspiration for ‘Soy Pod’ came from living in homes that were surrounded by farms,� Lee said. “Corn and soybean fields and farm animals have almost always been part of the neighborhoods I’ve lived in.�

Lee participated in the Field Arts Project and her sculpture was chosen as the 2013 install-

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“Soypod,� the ninth of 10 sculptures commissioned by the Community Arts Legacy, was on display at the Field’s Project Art Festival Sunday at Mix Park in Oregon. The sculpture, created by Pamela Lee of Grayslake, depicts farm animals unfolding from the beans inside the soy pod. ment of CAL’s 10-sculpture project. “When we started the CAL with the goal of erecting 10 sculptures in the Oregon area, we had no idea how that would go. It is through the support of the Oregon community that

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are chosen for the project. “When I was deciding on my subject for the competition, I wanted to include soybeans as part of the design,�

Lee said. “I wanted the design to reflect that a simple pod of beans has a large impact. It is in many of our food products and the feed of our animals as well.�

Lee grew up in the rural edges of the Chicago suburbs and has lived in Illinois all of her life.

She works in many mediums, including terra cotta, bronze, resin, painting in water media, pastels, oils and mixed media.

Her style is quite diverse, ranging from abstract to representational. “I prefer to stretch my creativity rather than limit it,� Lee said.

Lee’s main studio is in Highland Park, and she has a small studio on her farm in Grayslake.

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Marilyn J. Parks MILLEDGEVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marilyn J. Parks, 77, of Milledgeville, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at her home.

Marilyn was born July 21, 1936, in Sterling, the daughter of Harry and Esther (Hartman) Bushman. She graduated from the Rockford School of Nursing in 1957. The same year, she married her husband, John Parks, on Sept. 28.

Marilyn worked at Sinnissippi Centers as a registered nurse for 20 years. After she retired, she worked for 10 years at Rolling Hills Progress Center in Lanark.

First and foremost, Marilyn loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Milledgeville Brethren Church, and enjoyed being a parish nurse, Sunday school teacher, and a deaconess. Marilyn also enjoyed her horses.

Survivors include her husband, John of Milledgeville; two sons, Jeff (Heather) Parks of Har-

vard and Jim (Shelly) Parks of Milledgeville; two daughters, Laurie (Ken) Kroymann of Solon, Iowa, and Lisa (Dan) Cannon of Mount Vernon, Iowa; one sister, Sally (Karrol) Phillips of Milledgeville; and eight grandchildren, Vesta, Evan, Justin, Jolee, Kyle, Morgan, Megan, and Josh.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother David Bushman.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Milledgeville Brethren Church. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Jim Black officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to Milledgeville Brethren Church and Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

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Abigail Rose Dilger DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Abigail Rose Dilger, infant daughter of Steve and Kristine (Stangeland) Dilger, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

Our precious beautiful Abigail Rose went to heaven, and will be cared for by her loving grandma Dilger and grandma Stangeland until we are reunited again someday.

She is loved and adored by so many and will be forever missed. She will never be forgotten.

Survivors include her parents of Dixon; one brother, Zachary Francque of Dixon; one sister, Megan Yater of Dixon; maternal grandfather, Richard Stangeland of Dixon; paternal grandfather, Thomas Dilger of Dixon; several aunts and uncles, Dan and Amy (Dilger) Hoekstra, Jason

Dilger, Laurie (Dilger) Kasten, Rick and Brooke Stangeland, and Mark and Shellie Stangeland; and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Dianna Stangeland; and paternal grandmother, Gail Dilger.

Private visitation and funeral services will be Saturday at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. John Kalebaugh, pastor of Refuge Church in Amboy, officiating.

Private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established to The Haven Network, 124 N. Water St., Suite 201, Rockford, IL 61107.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Nursing homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status unclear Officials: Failure to correct safety issues prompts threat MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Because of life safety issues, Morrison Community Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing home could lose Medicaid and Medicare funding starting in mid-November, federal officials warned Tuesday.

But a state agency that inspects nursing homes for the federal government said late in the day that the facility was back in compliance.

The home is licensed for 35 beds, with 24 of them for residents on Medicaid and Medicare, according to the Department of Public Health website. Typically, nursing homes depend heav-

ily on such federal funding.

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a notice Tuesday that it was ending its relationship with the nursing home, Four Seasons Living Center, on Nov. 16.

But William Meyers, an official with the Department of Public Health, said in an after-hours email to hospital CEO Pam Pfister that the nursing home had demonstrated compliance. He said his agency was sending notice to CMS to cancel the termination.

Every year, a half dozen Illinois nursing homes might see their Medicare and Medicaid funding terminated, Melaney Arnold,

a department spokesman, said earlier in the day.

On behalf of the federal government, the Department of Public Health inspected the Four Seasons on May 16 to identify deficiencies. Since then, the nursing home had not corrected the problems, according to CMS. The violations were not unusual for a nursing home. They include issues such as frequency of meals and infectioncontrol procedures.

Pfister said the hospital submitted its plan of correction in July. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It appears they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow up on their revisit [to the nursing home] in a timely manner,â&#x20AC;? Pfister said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be my assumption that this

paperwork was mishandled.â&#x20AC;?

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website, surveyors from the federal or state government visit nursing homes regularly to identify deficiencies. They require that the homes correct the problems, and if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, Medicare and Medicaid funding ends.

Most nursing homes have some deficiencies, with the average being six or seven per survey.

Most correct the issues relatively quickly, the website says.

A few nursing homes can continue to operate after losing their Medicare and Medicaid funding. Most close.

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Sterling; two brothers, Ron (Glenda) Bruins and Dennis Bruins, both of Nelson; five grandchildren; and one greatgranddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 9 at Harvest Time Bible Church Hall in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks, pastor, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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If Lincoln were to be closed, second- and third-grade students attending the school would move to Jefferson Elementary School, while fourth- and fifthgrade students at Jefferson would be housed at Reagan Middle School, according to Juengerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal.

The day after the proposal was presented, bringing the younger students into Reagan was a major concern among parents who picked up their children from Lincoln. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to be able to, and we can, reassure that it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an issue,â&#x20AC;?

Juenger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They wait at bus stations with them and go to church with them. ... Sometimes we make it worse than it seems. They are still our kids. â&#x20AC;Ś Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unbearable.â&#x20AC;?

Jody Spencer said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerned about overcrowding that could result from the clo-

sure. Her 6-year-old son attends Washington and would be among those students who would attend Lincoln next year, she said, adding that she also picks up her nieces and nephews who attend Lincoln. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see how many kids come out of Washington and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re packed,â&#x20AC;?

Spencer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see how many kids are at Lincoln.

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The proposal comes in response to a projected $1.47 million deficit in the education fund for the 2013-14 school year, leaving a fund balance of $1.44 million.

The education fund is the largest and most critical in a school district, funding everything from teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; salaries to educational programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To balance [the budget], you have two options: you can raise revenue or cut expenses,â&#x20AC;? Juenger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, raising revenue for schools, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one option.â&#x20AC;?

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Linda (Robert) Friel, Sue (John) Bivins, Kathy (John) Ross, Diane Granberry, Donna Jackson, Debra Yarbrough, and Darlene Webb; and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Pauline Fischer and William Vogel; two paternal great-grandmothers, Dana Yarbrough and Katherine Yarbrough; one great-aunt, Sharon Vogel; and one uncle, Andy Vogel.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday and the funeral at 3 p.m.

Monday at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Robert Posley, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Dixon, officiating.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

A memorial has been established.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

Sandra S. Schrader

STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sandra S. Schrader, 58, of Sterling, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at her home. She was a homemaker.

Sandra was born Oct. 26, 1955, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Daniels) Bruins. She married Randy Schrader on Aug. 8, 1975, in Sterling.

Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Glenn E. Bechtel Nikki (Robbie) ShoffFULTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Glenn E. Bechtel, 85, of Fulton, died Mon- ner, and one son, Corey day, Oct. 28, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Schrader, all of Sterling; Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. two sisters, Barb (Tim) Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton is handling Frey of Dixon and Tammy arrangements.

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Eva was born June 10, 2012, in Sterling, the daughter of Sara Vogel and Jeffrey Yarbrough.

Survivors include her parents of Dixon; four brothers, Treyce Miller and Jayden Lamken, both of Dixon, and Kameron and Arsenio Brown, both of Clinton, Iowa; maternal grandparents, Chris and Larry Vogel of Dixon; paternal grandfather, Jeff Halvorson of Dixon; maternal great-grandmother, Helen Vogel; paternal great-grandfather, William Yarbrough; one uncle, William Vogel; three great-uncles, John (Shirley) Fischer, Don (Judy) Fischer, and William Vogel; and one aunt, Katherine Lane, all of Dixon; eight greataunts, Suzy Considine,

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Halloween hours this week across the Sauk Valley are: Albany: 5-7:30 p.m.

Thursday Ashton: 5-7 p.m. Thursday Byron: 5-8 p.m. Thursday Chadwick: 5-7 p.m.

Thursday Compton: 6-8 p.m.

Thursday Dixon: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Erie: 5-7 p.m. Thursday Franklin Grove: 5-7 p.m. Thursday Fulton: 5-7 p.m. Thursday Grand Detour: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Lyndon: 4-7 p.m. Thursday Manlius: 5-7 p.m.

Thursday Milledgeville: 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday Morrison: 4-7 p.m.

Thursday Mount Carroll: 5-8 p.m.

Thursday Mount Morris: 5-8 p.m.

Thursday Nelson: 5-7 p.m. Thursday

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ABOVE: Staff and residents at Parkway Centers in Sterling pose for a photo Tuesday afternoon after hosting thirdgrade students from Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Elementary School for a Halloween tour.

RIGHT: Parkway Centers resident Mary Poci hands out candy to students as they tour the nursing home. The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents decorated their rooms, hallways and common areas in scary themes

Ohio: 5-7 p.m. Thursday Oregon: 5-8 p.m. Thursday Polo: 5-8 p.m. Thursday Prophetstown: 4-7 p.m.

Thursday Rochelle: 5-8 p.m.

Thursday Rock Falls: 4:30-7 p.m.

Thursday (no leaf burning will be permitted that day) Savanna: 5 - 8 p . m .

Thursday Sterling: 4:30-7 p.m.

Thursday Sublette: 5 - 7 p . m .

Thursday Tampico: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursday Walnut: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursday in town; 6-7:30 p.m. at Walnut Manor Nursing Home Whiteside County (rural areas): 4:30-7 p.m.

Thursday Carroll and Lee counties will have no rural trickor-treating hours.

In Ogle County, rural residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trick-ortreating hours are set by their address. For example, if the address is Oregon, use Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hours.

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Pension debt is a real crisis Senate leader notwithstanding, taxpayers want problem solved The State Journal-Register Editorial Board, Springfield

STATEHOUSE INSIDER

That was the week that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t First week of veto session ends with yawn The first week of the veto session is in the books, and what a week it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

There were a lot of significant issues that could have been addressed by lawmakers, but you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it from the score card.

That big gun bill that would impose mandatory prison time on people found to be illegally carrying guns? Never surfaced. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still being worked on.

Tax breaks for Archer Daniels Midland to move its headquarters and 100 top-level jobs from Decatur to Chicago? Never surfaced. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still being worked on.

Back pay for those thousands of state workers who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the pay raises they were due a couple of years ago because Gov. Pat Quinn said the Legislature didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allocate money for them? A bill was introduced by Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, on Oct. 9 to pay the money, but it still isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scheduled for a hearing.

Same-sex marriage? It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t called for a vote in the House, despite the large rally last week intended to build pressure on lawmakers to support the bill.

Pension reform? Surely you jest.

dougFINKE Doug Finkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column is syndicated

by GateHouse News Service.

Contact him at doug. finke@sj-r. com.

Of course, the veto session runs for 2 weeks, which means things could get pretty hectic on Nov. 5-7 when lawmakers return. But the first week certainly lived up to Republican Rep. Rich Brauerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prediction that things would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;deadly dull.â&#x20AC;?

To their credit, both the House and Senate canceled the scheduled Thursday session last week. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unheard of for one or both to clock in for about an hour on getaway day, collect their per diems, and call it a week.

PERHAPS THE most astonishing thing to happen last week was that Quinn actually had one of his vetoes upheld.

Last spring, the General Assembly passed a bill allowing museums to cut their number of free admission days in half.

Several of the big Chicago museums have had financial problems, and reducing the number of free days they must offer was seen as a way of helping them.

Quinn vetoed the bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many Illinois fami-

lies can only visit these museums on the 52 days that they are currently open to residents free of charge,â&#x20AC;? Quinn wrote in his veto message. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cannot support any legislation that seeks to reduce exposure to the vast educational resources on display at our museums, particularly for those in our state that are most vulnerable.â&#x20AC;?

The House tried to override the veto last week, and the effort failed m i s e r ably. Many H o u s e members Gov. Pat e c h o e d Quinn Q u i n n D-Chicago about the Populist bill hurting governor the poor. scores victory as Incredibly, Rep. Legislature fails to Jack Franks, override D-Woodhis veto s t o c k , to protect agreed with free days at Quinn. He museums. went so far as to say Quinn was right.

It might takes years of intensive research to find the last time Franks had anything positive to say about Quinn, or his predecessor, for that matter.

Franks did temper his remarks by dredging up the old saw about how even a broken clock is correct twice a day.

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The veto session runs for 2 weeks, which means things could get pretty hectic on Nov. 5-7. ...

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leading and on policies, but he is brilliant when it comes to leveraging the populist card in a Democratic state.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, a candidate for governor, in a recent speech. s s s â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want a word to my two brothers who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it here.

They can tell this to their employers: If they are looking for EDGE [Economic Development for a Growing Economy] tax credits anytime in the near future, they should not look to the House Republican caucus for any help anytime soon.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Newly installed House Republican Leader Jim Durkin of Western Springs, joking during his inauguration speech last week. Durkin said two of his brothers couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend because their employers wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give them the day off. s s s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walking into this Capitol and onto the House 1UOTABLE QUOTES floor, it really never gets â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t underestimate old.â&#x20AC;?

Pat Quinn. He may be a â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Durkin, on relishing buffoon when it comes to his job.

THE READERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VOICE

Scary haunted houses not for young children RON HEIDERSCHEIT Dixon

While I enjoyed reading about Haunted Haven receiving the rating of No. 1 haunted house in Illinois [â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haunted house scares up No. 1 ranking,â&#x20AC;?

SVM, Oct. 21], I have concerns about the parent who was there with his 8and 5-year-old girls.

It was reported that while the 8-year-old girl wanted to go to the haunted house, when she got there, she was in tears, asking her Dad to leave, saying she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go through it. Although the article doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say whether this family went

through it, I hope that Dad had enough empathy to listen to his daughter and leave.

The article goes on to say that the previous weekend, nine people had wet their pants and one lady was so scared that she vomited. This is not a place to be taking young children.

I would hope that parents have enough sense

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to know this, but if not, I think these haunted houses should have an age limit of at least 10 years old for children to attend this activity.

It was worrisome [last] week to hear Senate President John Cullerton characterize Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; staggering pension problem as something less than a crisis.

Speaking with WGN Radio in Chicago on Sunday, Cullerton, a Democrat, said the shortfall is not an imminent crisis and that some business interests want to make it seem that way because they want lower income taxes.

Cullerton is partly correct, and we know there are those who agree with his general sentiment. Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pension crisis is not as dire as the city of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and, no, the ink is not drying on Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bankruptcy papers (because Illinois technically canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t declare bankruptcy).

But is that where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re drawing the line on deciding whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a crisis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; by seeing just how close the state can get to insolvency and comparing its problems to Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s?

In a lot of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimation, the state hit the crisis level some time ago when it became impossible to juggle outstanding bills and the pension debt.

Unless the Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Illinois taxpayers are the ones who get to decide what is or isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a crisis in this state.

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pension reform conference committee presents a workable plan to lawmakers soon, the situation will continue to unfold and worsen.

The taxpayers, bond houses, and newspaper editorial pages recognize the gravity of the matter.

So do the vendors, service providers and school districts that go unpaid for months at a time because the state spends so much of its money covering its pension debt.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough to hear any Illinois lawmaker characterize the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly $100 billion unfunded pension liability as anything but a crisis. But in the end, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need semantics; we need solutions.

While legislators continue hammering out the details, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remember one thing: Illinois taxpayers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ones stuck dealing with a pension debt that grows by $5 million every day, according to Gov. Pat Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are the ones who get to decide what is or isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a crisis in this state.

THE READERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VOICE

Recalling JFKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in treating mental illness PATRICK PHELAN Dixon

On Oct. 31, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Community Mental Health Act into law, which provided federal funds to help support community mental health centers devoted to the treatment of mental illness.

The 50th anniversary of the signing of the act is a time to celebrate and remember the bold, new approach made possible by this legislation.

Kennedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision restored value to the individual as a productive member of society who happened to be suffering from an illness. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a vision we still strive to fully realize today: a community focused on prevention, treatment, education, and recovery.

Because of this vision, more people with mental illnesses today get treated than at any other time in history, mostly in community settings.

While there have been great advancements since 1963, the problems are not all solved, and the battles are not all won.

We still have inadequate levels of resources, particularly financial support, to treat all who need it.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;When religion controls government, political liberty dies; and when government controls religion, religious liberty perishes.â&#x20AC;?

Samuel J. Ervin Jr., former U.S. senator, D-N.C., 1971

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Also, despite solid medical evidence that mental illness is a disease of the brain, like any other disease, those struggling with a mental illness are still subjected to the old stereotypes and ostracized because of the persistent stigma. This can cause individuals to avoid seeking the care they need.

One way those stereotypes are President perpetuated John F. is the way Kennedy the national (1917-1963) news media, Fifty years in particuago, JFK lar, report signed legislation on mass to promote shootings in better schools and treatment of mental health. other settings. They often rush to explain the cause of those acts as mental illness, when the truth is quite the opposite: Individuals with mental health issues are generally the victims of crime, not the purveyors.

The mediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theorizing about the psychiatric diagnoses of perpetrators demonizes mental illness and discourages others from seeking treatment at the very community mental health centers the 1963 law helped to create.

Note to readers: Patrick Phelan is the president/ CEO of Sinnissippi Centers Inc.

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CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Former Illinois U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. entered a North Carolina prison Tuesday to begin serving a 2 1/2-year term for illegally spending $750,000 in campaign m o n e y on everything from Jesse cigars to a Jackson Jr. gold watch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a day after he tried but failed to get into the federal complex.

In an odd twist to Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-running legal saga, the 48-year-old had sought to enter the Butner Correctional Center Monday but was turned away because of â&#x20AC;&#x153;a snafu,â&#x20AC;? C.K. Hoffler, an Atlanta-based attorney who had accompanied the Chicago Democrat, told reporters Tuesday evening. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was ready to pay his debt,â&#x20AC;? she said during a news conference in Atlanta about why the son of civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson chose to report days earlier than required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sooner he reported, the sooner heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be able to get back home to his children

OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; By the beginning of the next school year, students in Oregon will attend classes in air-conditioned buildings.

The Oregon School Board approved spending up to $7.5 million on Health and Life Safety projects Oct. 21 that will include installing geothermal systems to heat and cool Oregon High and Oregon Elementary.

The board approved hiring Chevron Energy Solutions in Chicago to oversee the projects, which also will include improving security at all of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buildings and repairing a water main.

Superintendent Tom Mahoney said that the majority of the work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an estimated $7.1 mil-

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Attorney C.K. Hoffler, who represents former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., speaks during a news conference Tuesday in Atlanta. Hoffler confirmed that Jackson had begun serving a 2.5-year prison term for misusing campaign funds. to begin the process of healing.â&#x20AC;?

Jackson bid farewell to his wife, Sandi, and two children on Sunday, in Washington, D.C., then went to the prison in a heavily wooded area 30 miles north of Raleigh Monday afternoon. But his attorney had to return hours later to pick up Jackson when prison officials called her and said an administrative obstacle would delay processing him, she said.

Jackson spent the night at a hotel, then reported to the prison again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this time successfully â&#x20AC;&#x201C; around 10 a.m. Tuesday, Hoffler said.

Jackson, now Inmate

No. 32451-016, was in custody as of Tuesday morning, said Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke, who declined to provide additional details.

Hoffler said someone representing Jackson had let prison officials know in advance of his plan to report on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just show up,â&#x20AC;? she added.

Court documents were never clear about when Jackson had to report. In her sentencing order this year, Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington said only that he would have to surrender to prison authorities â&#x20AC;&#x153;no earlierâ&#x20AC;? than Nov. 1.

Pretrial for stabbing suspect delayed

BY CHRIS JOHNSON cxjohnson@shawnews.com Shaw News Service

OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A man accused of stabbing a Leaf River couple in their home more than 2 years ago remains in the Ogle County Jail.

A pretrial conference for Michael Mitchell, 29, of Leaf River, was delayed Monday in Ogle County Court, but only for a few days.

Judge John Redington set Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing for 1:30 p.m. Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will bring him over [from the jail],â&#x20AC;? Redington said of Mitchell, who was not in the courtroom Monday.

Mitchell is accused of breaking into the home of David and Denise Zellers on July 3, 2011, and repeatedly stabbing them with two knives he brought with him.

Both suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized. They since have recovered.

Mitchell is charged with four counts of attempted murder, all Class X felonies, two counts of home invasion, both Class X felonies, and four counts of aggravated battery, all Class 4 felonies.

He is being represented in court by public defender Eric Morrow.

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vide the high school and Jefferson wing with cooling,â&#x20AC;? Mahoney said.

Estimates show that operating the new system, even with cooling included, will cost less than what the district is now spending, he said.

The work will start after school is out this year and will be completed by the time classes start next fall, Mahoney said.

The junior high in Mount Morris cannot be included as part of a Health and Life Safety project, Mahoney said, because its heating system, installed in the early 2000s, is too new and still works. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Health and Life Safety process only allows for replacement of equipment that has functioned for the duration of its useful life or has a catastrophic failure,â&#x20AC;? he said.

DIXON

Fraud suspect going to trial Resident accused of stealing from elderly woman

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawmedia.com Shaw News Service

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lion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be for the new heating and cooling system.

He said a new heating system is necessary because those at the high school and in the Jefferson and Etnyre wings of the elementary school are badly outdated.

The boiler at the high school was installed in 1936, he said, and the one at Jefferson is also several years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The equipment is past its useful life and has a high probability of failure,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Etnyre, which already has air-conditioning, has an electric heating and cooling system that was installed in the 1970s and is inefficient, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believe that going geothermal is not only more environmentally sound but will also pro-

OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Lee County judge has set aside 4 days in January for the jury trial of a Dixon woman charged with theft and financial fraud.

On March 6, a Lee County grand jury indicted Audrey Stanley Smith, 33, on charges of theft, financial fraud, computer fraud, financial exploitation of an elderly person, and wire fraud.

The case was investigated by the state police.

The state attorney generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office is handling the prosecution.

Smith is being represented in court by Ster-

ling attorney James Fagerman.

C o u r t records say Smith made a Audrey series of Smith withdrawals from an elderly womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bank accounts and took out loans on the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property.

The charges involved accounts at Amcore and Midland States banks, authorities said.

Smith was manager of the Oregon branch of Rockford-based Amcore Bank, which was sold to Effingham-based Midland States Bank in January 2011.

Court records donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t indicate whether the charges stem from her role as a bank employee.

According to the bill of indictment: Smith made the with-

drawals between Aug. 2, 2006, and April 15, 2010, from accounts held at Amcore and Midland States in the name of the victim, a Dixon resident.

Smith also took out a mortgage loan on the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house and, as a result, obtained more than $100,000.

In April 2007, Smith, using the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power of attorney, took out a $55,000 residential mortgage loan from Amcore Bank on property owned by the victim in the 800 block of North Ottawa Avenue. It was done without the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authority.

In April 2010, Smith transferred $1,855 from the womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bank account to Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s account without the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consent. Smith also is accused of making other withdrawals.

The trial starts Jan. 13.

State set to issue licenses to immigrants CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Immigrants living in Illinois who entered the U.S. illegally may begin applying for a state driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license in December under a new state law supporters say will save motorists money and make roadways safer.

Secretary of State Jesse White said Tuesday a pilot program will begin at four state driver services facilities and a roll-

out at 21 other locations is scheduled for January.

His office expects some 250,000 people could apply in the first two years.

Supporters of the law say many of those people already are driving and that by offering the so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;temporary visitorâ&#x20AC;? license, the state can ensure more motorists have passed vision, written and driving tests.

They also will be required to obtain auto insurance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told many of the people that were opposed to this bill: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have some illegal, undocumented driver out there driving and then run into you, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you think it would be nice if they had insurance? Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that be something you would prefer?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? said Senate President John Cullerton, the billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead sponsor.

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Working alarms increase chance of surviving Dear Abby: I am a fire officer who has seen too many families experience accidental home fires, many with fatal results. It is devastating to find out that a life could have been saved had someone taken the simple precaution of replacing a dead battery in a smoke alarm.

In a recent survey, more than 50 percent of the respondents admitted to removing the batteries in their smoke detector, leaving them inoperable.

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

oxide detectors when they turn their clocks back to standard time on Nov. 3. On average, home fires kill seven people every day. No one should be injured or lose a life because of a non-working smoke detector.

This is the 26th year the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)

and Energizer have collaborated on the Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Program. What may seem like a tedious task can be lifesaving.

A working smoke alarm can give families precious extra seconds to get out safely. If you help me circulate this important safety reminder, together we can make a difference and save some lives.

– William R. Metcalf, President, IAFC Dear Officer Metcalf: I hope my readers will take your letter to heart as I have, and buy those replacement batteries today if they haven’t already. Yes, I know tomorrow is Halloween

– but as distracting as the holiday may be, your family’s safety is more important. If you’re buying candy, grab some batteries. On Saturday night you’ll be turning your clocks back an hour. Before you do, be sure you insert fresh batteries in your smoke detectors and test the alarms.

Dear Abby: I am a 16-year-old girl, and my 45-year-old father acts even more childish than me. He doesn’t have a stable job, and he stays out late or never comes home at all.

My father complains that we don’t have enough money and says we need to start saving,

then he goes and blows his paycheck on booze and his girlfriend. I need a car to get to work, and I’ll be going to college in 2 years. I can’t pay for it all myself.

How do I get Dad on the right track? Please help, because I’m tired of worrying about my future and what’s left of his.

– Heading for College Soon in North Carolina Dear Heading: I wish I could tell you how to motivate your father to behave more responsibly, but a lesson you should learn early is that you can’t change someone else. Your father is a selfcentered individual, but only he can change his behavior.

Small college scholarships are offered by some fraternal organizations.

I’m glad you wrote, because it’s never too early to start exploring what’s available. Talk to a counselor at school about what you need to do to earn scholarships. You should also look online or at your local library. You appear to be focused and mature, and with some guidance you can accomplish your goals.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Oct. 30 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

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

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

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

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

Mexican Train Dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

313 card game and Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City

Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

Thursday, Oct. 31 Halloween costume contest, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Harvest Party, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin

Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Card players, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

“Hand and Foot” card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big

Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

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

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Trick or treating, 4-7 p.m., Lyndon Area Historical Society, 405 Fourth St. West.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, Oct. 31 Childhood immunization clinic; Women, Infants and Children clinic; and Family Planning Services, all by appointment only, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing Team, 815625-0338.

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

Whiteside County Health Department flu and pneumonia shot clinic, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-772-4213.

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

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

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

Advanced Computer Class, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

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

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

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

Sauk Valley Group Alcoholics Anonymous, noon closed; 7 p.m., closed, 12 steps, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

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

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

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6-7 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Centers, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7

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

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

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

Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m., 1409 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-946-4340.

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

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

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

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

FHN Memorial Hospital flu shot clinic, 9-11 a.m., Carroll County Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., Mount Carroll, 815-5997437.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Amboy High School, 11 E. Hawley St. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Whiteside County Genealogists meeting, 9 a.m., Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 211 Locust St., Sterling, 815-626-2700.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Narcotics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, 403 13th Ave., Sterling.

Blood pressure checks, 11

a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinics, noon-1:30 p.m.

County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open; 10:30 p.m., open, candlelight, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

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

Sauk Valley Group Alcoholics

Anonymous, noon, closed, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous, an addiction abstinence program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815857-2682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Friday, Nov. 1 American Red Cross blood drive, 6-10 a.m., Danisco/ DuPont, 10994 Three Mile Road, Thomson. Appointments: 800733-2767.

Childhood immunization clinic; Women, Infants and Children clinic; and Family Planning Services, all by appointment only, Suite 100, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Festival of Trees

Please join Hospice of the Rock River Valley for the

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Saturday, Saturday, November November 16, 2013 The Brandywine Banquet Center Route 2, Dixon, IL

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For more information or to make reservations, call 815-288-3673.

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A fresh twist on a classic dish Lasagna can be made so many different ways

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veryone has his own rituals for fall Sunday afternoons. Some guys sit around and watch football; for me it takes only about a quarter before I need a nap. Others feel inspired to take up household projects; the less said about my ability with a hammer the better.

Instead, I cook. Well, I cook all year round, but when the days start to cool and the light turns golden, I get more ambitious. Rather than 30 minutes at the grill, I throw myself into hourslong kitchen projects.

This year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been lasagna.

It started in late September. I had just gotten back from the farmers market when I heard that Marcella Hazan had died.

I looked over everything that I had bought and in her honor immediately started making dough for fresh pasta. And peeling and seeding tomatoes and turning them into sauce.

And making a Parmesanenriched white sauce. And blanching, chopping and sauteing beet greens. And then putting it all together.

All of a sudden it was dinner time.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like lasagna from scratch to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s habit-forming.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made lasagna every weekend since. Not all have been so involved, of course. One weekend I made Hazanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wild mushroom and ham version. Another time I experimented with spicy tomato sauce and basilflecked ricotta. Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve mastered the basics of lasagna, it really is a most adaptable construct.

And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned there are places you can compromise to make the project easier. Canned tomatoes work just fine for most sauces. Not all lasagnas call for both ragu and besciamella.

Spread out the work, taking one step at a time and making time for a break in between. Lasagna is forgiving that way.

One place I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compromise is on fresh pasta.

The fresh-versus-dried pasta debate is an old

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like lasagna from scratch to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon, and freshly-made pasta is the key. and tired one and, in the end, pointless. Each type of pasta has its purposes.

Think of them as types of cloth: Fresh pasta is silk and dried is wool.

But while I will grant that there are very good lasagnas made with dried pasta, the simultaneous delicacy and luxuriousness of fresh is what really makes the dish in most cases.

When it comes to building the lasagna, remember the importance of the pasta. The dish should be as much about the noodles as it is about the filling. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the pan, then a layer of

pasta. Spread a thin layer of filling, then another layer of pasta, repeating until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve either filled the pan or used up all the ingredients, finishing with a layer of sauce.

Then just sprinkle with cheese and bake.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to let the lasagna settle for 10 minutes or so after it comes out of the oven. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be hard to resist the smell, but just keep reminding yourself that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too hot to eat anyway. And besides, when you do finally cut into it, the lasagna will taste just that much better.

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But what else are you going to do on a Sunday afternoon?

Fresh Pasta Tips I have gone through periods of excess when it comes to fresh pasta.

When I first started making it many years ago, I

got so carried away that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d make fettuccine for dinner every night when I got home from work. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very good fettuccine, mind you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fresh pasta needs time to relax before rolling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but it was a whole lotta fettuccine.

Lately, I have found myself tipping back over

that cliff again, making fresh pasta over and over.

Here are some tips.

Pick up a pasta roller attachment for a stand mixer. It makes the job so much easier, eliminating the â&#x20AC;&#x153;third handâ&#x20AC;? problem of the manual versions entirely (one hand to feed the dough through the roller, one hand to turn the crank and somehow a third hand to catch the rolled-out sheet on the other side).

I also find it easier to make the dough in a food processor. I realize that in theory itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple enough to mound the dough on a work table, beat in the eggs and knead. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s messy. I made the two methods side by side. The food processor dough was much easier to work and just as fine in result.

Pulse just until the flour and egg mixture starts to clump together, then knead it by hand to make a cohesive dough.

Wrap the kneaded dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least half an hour to rest. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to roll when you poke an indentation with your finger and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately spring back.

Start the rolling process by kneading the dough again with the machine.

Flatten it, fold it in thirds as you would a letter and feed it through the rollers on the widest setting.

Repeat until the dough feels satiny smooth. Then start thinning, using progressively thinner settings.

When rolling out the dough, flour it lightly but frequently, whenever it starts to feel moist. I usually lightly dust the dough with flour a couple of times during the machine kneading, and then again midway through the thinning. But if the dough is moist, you may need to do it more often.

If the sheet of dough becomes too long for you to handle comfortably, cut it in half and work with smaller portions. Keep the remainder lightly covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

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stand this if you are someone whose feet start tapping automatically when the band starts up. In fact, there is research about babies and music that shows that humans may be born with a predisposition to move rhythmically in response to music. The researchers translate this increased desire to move as evidence that music can increase endurance. In other words, if you listen to music while working out it makes you want to move, and you may be

able to work for longer periods because of that.

Another thing is that we naturally tend to synchronize our movements to sounds that have a beat. Think of band members or soldiers marching to a drumbeat or cadence. The beat of the music you choose will determine how fast you move. Using uptempo songs will cause your feet to move faster if you are walking, your legs to move faster if you are cycling, etc. , than they might if you were not listening to music. This

means you might work harder while listening to music than you would without.

I read once that one of the key differences between people who are able to maintain an exercise program and those who are not is the ability to withstand discomfort. The third factor the researchers identify is the tendency of music to distract you from discomfort. Your brain focuses on the music and not on the exercise, and this allows you to enjoy exercising more.

Do make safety a priority if you choose to use headphones to listen to music while exercising; particularly outdoors. Look for headphones designed specifically for sports, which allow you to enjoy your music while remaining aware of your surroundings. Exercise with a friend or a group of friends; this makes you more visible to drivers, and more ears equals more awareness. And keep the volume low to protect your hearing.

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Once the dough is rolled and cut, you can cook it immediately and save it stretched out on kitchen towels until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to assemble the lasagna. Be sure to give it a good rinse as soon as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done cooking to get rid of the excess starch, and then squeegee the sheets between your fingers to get rid of any extra water.

Mushroom and Ham Lasagna 2 hours, plus soaking time for the mushrooms and cooling time for the LASAGNA 3ERVES Fresh pasta: 1 2/3 cups unbleached flour, plus extra for rolling the dough 3 eggs 1. Place the flour in the bowl of a mixer or food proCESSOR !DD THE EGGS AND mix until a dough starts to come together. The dough should feel like soft clay; if it feels moist, add a little more flour. Turn it out onto a well-floured work surface and knead until it forms a cohesive dough, 4 to 6 turns. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it to give it time to relax, at least an hour. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready when you poke an indentation with your fingertip and the dough does not spring back.

2. Line the counter with kitchen towels. Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Take one piece (leaving the others under plastic wrap), flatten it slightly, flour it lightly and pass the dough through a pasta machine with the rollers adjusted to the widest setting. Fold in overlapping thirds as you would a letter and pass through again. Repeat until the dough feels silky smooth, 3 or 4 more turns.

3. Now start thinning the dough: Crank the machine

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When it comes to building the lasagna, remember the importance of the pasta. The dish should be as much about the noodles as it is about the filling. two stops tighter and pass the dough through.

Repeat, cranking the machine ever tighter until the sheet is thin enough that you can see your hand through it when held up to the light. This will be about setting No. 6. If the dough feels too moist, dust with a little more flour to keep it from sticking. Cut the finished dough sheet into ROUGHLY INCH LENGTHS and arrange on the kitchen towels. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the cut sheets touch, as they may still be slightly sticky.

4. Repeat, kneading, rolling and cutting all the pasta dough.

5. Cook the pasta, 4 to 6 sheets at a time, in a large pot of generously salted boiling water. The pasta will be done when it floats to the surface, in less than 30 seconds.

6. Gently remove the pasta from the boiling water with a skimmer and transfer it to a large work bowl filled with cool water to stop the cooking. Carefully rinse each sheet under running water, then rub it with your fingers to remove any excess water. Spread

it flat on a kitchen towel to dry until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to assemble the lasagna.

Lasagna: 2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms 3 tablespoons oil Ÿ cup (½ stick) plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided, plus more for greasing 1/ cup finely chopped 3 onion 1/ cup chopped, 3 peeled and seeded tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 ½ pounds button or cremini mushrooms, sliced approximately Ÿ-inch thick Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk Scrapings of nutmeg 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided, plus more for the table Fresh pasta ž pound thinly sliced unsmoked boiled ham (prosciutto cotto), cut into julienne strips

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1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees and place a rack at the uppermost position.

Cover the dried mushrooms with 3 cups of warm water and set aside to SOFTEN AT LEAST MINUTES Remove the mushrooms from the water (reserving the water), squeeze them dry and chop them finely.

Strain the soaking water through a coffee filter to remove any dust.

2. Over medium heat, heat the oil, 3 tablespoons butter and the chopped onion in the largest saute pan you have, ideally one big enough to hold all the sliced mushrooms without crowding. Cook until the onion turns translucent, about 3 minutes.

3. !DD THE PORCINI MUSHrooms, the soaking water, chopped tomatoes and parsley, and continue cooking until the water has evaporated and the mixTURE IS NEARLY DRY ABOUT minutes.

4. !DD THE SLICED FRESH MUSHROOMS TEASPOON salt and one-fourth teaspoon pepper, or to taste, and increase the heat to high. Cook, stirring fre-

quently, until all the moisture released by the mushROOMS HAS EVAPORATED

to 20 minutes, increasing the heat if needed for the liquid to evaporate more quickly. Taste and correct for salt and pepper.

Remove from the heat.

5. Make a white sauce: Heat one-fourth cup butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. When it has melted, whisk in the flour to make a smooth paste.

Whisk in the milk about one-half cup at a time, cooking until each addition has thickened. Season with one-half teaspoon salt and a pinch of nutmeg, or to taste, and stir in twothirds cup of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Remove from heat and hold IN A WARM PLACE ! SKIN WILL probably form on top of the sauce. Just stir it back in. !NY SMALL CLUMPS WILL MELT as the lasagna bakes.)

6. Generously butter a

BY INCH BAKING DISH and lightly coat the bottom with the white sauce.

Line the bottom of the pan with a single layer of pasta strips, cutting them to fit the pan, edge to edge,

allowing no more than onefourth inch overlapping.

7. Stir all but about onehalf cup of the remaining white sauce into the mushroom mixture. Spread a thin layer of the mushroom mixture on top of the pasta, then scatter a handful of ham strips over the top.

Cover with another pasta layer and more mushrooms and ham, repeating until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used all the mushrooms and ham, finishing with a layer of pasta. Ideally, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have at least 6 layers of pasta. Spoon the reserved one-half cup of white sauce evenly over the top layer of pasta, and sprinkle over the remaining one-third cup ParmigianoReggiano. (The recipe can be prepared to this point and refrigerated tightly covered.)

8. If baking the lasagna immediately after assembling, place on the top rack and bake until a light golden crust forms on top, about TO MINUTES )F THE crust is slow to develop, TURN UP THE OVEN TO OR DEGREES BUT DO NOT BAKE LONGER THAN MINutes altogether. If the lasagna was refrigerated, place on a rack in the center of the oven (for more even heating) and bake until it is warmed through and beginning to form a light golden CRUST TO MINUTES place on the top rack after warming to form the crust more quickly if needed.

9. Remove from the oven and set aside to settle for ABOUT MINUTES 4HEN serve with grated Parmesan on the side.

Each Serving: Calories: Protein: GRAMS Carbohydrates: 22 grams Fiber: 2 grams Fat: GRAMS Saturated fat: 7 grams Cholesterol: 87 mg Sugar: 4 grams Sodium: MG NOTE: !DAPTED FROM Marcella Hazanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking.â&#x20AC;?

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Health policy cancellations: New blow for administration WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Move over, website woes.

Lawmakers confronted the Obama administration Tuesday with a difficult new health care problem â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a wave of cancellation notices hitting small businesses and individuals who buy their own insurance.

At the same time, the federal official closest to the website apologized for its dysfunction in new signups and asserted things are getting better by the day.

Medicare chief Marilyn Tavenner said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the administration but insurers who are responsible

for cancellation letters now reaching many of the estimated 14 million people who buy individual policies. And, officials said, people who get cancellation notices will be able to find better replacement plans, in some cases for less.

The Associated Press, citing the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, reported in May that many carriers would opt to cancel policies this fall and issue new ones. Administratively that was seen as easier than changing

existing plans to comply with the new law, which mandates coverage of more services and provides better financial protection against catastrophic illnesses.

While the administration had ample warning of the cancellations, they could

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The rebuilding continues Residents remember storm 1 year later NEW YORK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For some, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something to mark â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a year of recovery and rebuilding since Superstorm Sandy walloped the region â&#x20AC;&#x201C; homes that have been restored, pride in the resiliency of people and neighborhoods.

But for others, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a long road ahead and much work to be done. And for those who lost loved ones, the grief remains.

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Jersey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and property damage estimated at $65 billion.

At Meadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bar in the South Street Seaport, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;lights outâ&#x20AC;? Sandy party was planned for Tuesday night to observe the historic neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The neighbohoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been here hundreds of years,â&#x20AC;? said owner Lee Holin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going anywhere.â&#x20AC;?

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Meadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bar gained a loyal following by being one of the first businesses to open after the storm.

But storefronts that went dark for months are starting to get new retail tenants willing to pay higher rents and charging customers more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in his eyes, bad news for the diehard locals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to turn this into the Meatpacking District,â&#x20AC;? he complained, referring to the expensive, uber trendy neighborhood on Manhattanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west side.

Ken Mandelbaum remembered looking out of his Brooklyn apartment window at the lower part of Manhattan and not being able to see a single thing, Sandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surging waters causing massive power outages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was completely dark, it was unreal,â&#x20AC;? he said Tuesday, joining a couple of dozen others at Brooklyn Bridge Park, where they held electric candles to mark the anniversary of Sandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landfall, a commemoration that was also being done in other parts of coastal New York City and along the New Jersey shore.

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SANDWICH – The longest rally of the match, featuring countless diving digs off crushing kill attempts from both teams, ended in a touch hit that finally found the court.

Sycamore’s Emily Young took a saved pass and finessed it over the net with a soft overhand, finding an empty space on the left side to give Sycamore a one-point lead.

A Rock Falls hitting error on Bailey the next point O’Brien handed SycaRock Falls more the first sophomore game, and the Spartans did just enough to win Game 2 of a 30-28, 25-21 victory over Rock Falls on Tuesday at the 3A Sandwich Regional.

“I thought [my girls] did exceptionally well [to rebound]. We jumped out to a slow start, and I thought we really battled back,” Rock Falls coach Sheila Mammosser said. “That’s a team we can beat, we could’ve beat if we would’ve just maybe upped our ante a bit.”

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Sycamore def.

Rock Falls 30-28, 25-21 Key to match: A kill

by Sycamore’s Emily Young and a hitting error gave Spartans win in first set.

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TILLMAN VALLEY – The Duchesses almost got away with it again.

Earlier this season, Dixon went to Musgrove Fieldhouse in Sterling and tipped and dinked its way to a win over the taller, mightier Golden Warriors.

On Tuesday night at the 3A Stillman Valley Regional, they almost did it again.

Dixon controlled the first set, winning 25-22, and then went up 7-1 in the second.

Sterling called timeout, and I was wondering if the Duchesses would be able to keep Sterling’s hitters down long enough to put away the Warriors in two sets.

“They’ve had our number all season,” Sterling coach Dale Dykeman said.

“I have to give credit to their players and to coach Bunyan [Cocar]. They are playing very hard, and they are building quite the program.”

The imperative word is building. Sterling rebounded. Their hitters did what they do – hit the ball very hard – and the Warriors won in three sets.

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Sterling’s Kiarra Harris slams down a kill during Tuesday’s 3A Stillman Valley Regional semifinal match against Dixon. Sterling won 22-25, 25-22, 25-11.

Hit parade Harris smashes Warriors past Duchesses

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STILLMAN VALLEY – Time stopped as Kiarra Harris lifted into the air.

Her teammates rotated to their designated spots and watched.

The raucous Dixon student section went quiet. Even the Duchesses on the other side of the net from the Sterling senior seemed reduced to spectators.

Then there were two bangs, the first being Harris’s hand hitting the ball, the second the ball slapping off the court at Stillman Valley High School.

Then time started. The Golden Warriors celebrated a 22-25, 25-22, 25-11 win over their geographic rival. Sterling advanced to play in Thursday’s 3A Stillman Valley Regional championship match against Belvidere.

Belvidere beat Freeport 25-20, 26-24 in the other semifinal.

“Dixon definitely played a great game,” Harris said. “They got ahead and had a great crowd cheering for them. They were great competition, but we weren’t ready for our season to be over. Playing a match like this will get us ready for Thursday.”

Star of the match: Kiarra Harris, Sterling, 19 kills Key performer: Caitlin Rozek, Dixon,10 kills Up next: 3A Stillman Valley Regional championship – Sterling vs. Belvidere, 6 p.m. Thursday

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Business as usual for Cards Erie struggles early, then turns it on late against Missiles

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Erie’s Rachel Cobert (right) hits the ball past Milledgeville blockers Emily Geison (31) and Kayleigh Leddy during Tuesday’s 1A Eastland Regional semifinal. Erie won 20-25, 25-20, 25-12.

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LANARK – All season long, the Erie Cardinals have been masters of the comeback. So many matches have seen them lose the first set, only to come back strong and take the next two.

So there was no panic Tuesday night during the 1A Eastland Regional semifinal when Erie found itself trailing one set to none against the Milledgeville Missiles.

After a tentative start thanks to some solid Missile defense, the Cardinal hitters found their groove in the second and third sets, leading Erie into Thursday’s championship match with a

Star of the match: Rachel Cobert, Erie, 19 kills, 5 blocks Up next: Class 1A Eastland Regional final, Erie vs.

Eastland, 6 p.m. Thursday 20-25, 25-20, 25-12 victory.

“That’s usually how we do it, lose the first set and then come back,” Erie junior hitter Savannah Mettler said. “I think we had a lot of nerves tonight, played very nervous early on,

and it took a while for us to settle in and get comfortable hitting the ball.”

Milledgeville had a lot to do with that. The Missiles dug up every hard spike the Cardinals threw at them in the opening set, and Erie started relying too heavily on the tip game at the net.

It didn’t work too well, as Milledgeville trailed just once the entire first set, at 1-0. And while the Missiles’ defense was making things tough on Erie, hitters like Emily Geison, Kendra Schave and Deidre Ewers were finding the gaps in the Cardinals’ defense.

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ashington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response was personal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like people who beat their girlfriends should be kicked out of the league, too,â&#x20AC;? he said in response to Brandon Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggestion that Meriweather should be banned from the game for repeated headhunting.

Meriweatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statement was mean-spirited, vindictive and out of context, as it related to the Bears receiverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s verbal slap at him.

Marshall was talking business, and Meriweather got personal.

Whether the comment was inappropriate or not is in the eye and ear of the beholder.

I admire the way Marshall is working to change his life. There is no evidence of any reoccurrences of past issues since he arrived in Chicago. Whether he ever can â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or should â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be forgiven for what happened in his past again is a matter of individual perspective and conscience.

Minimally, because his past is his past, Marshall needs to be a little smarter before putting himself in the crosshairs

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got to take peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knees HUBARKUSH out,â&#x20AC;?

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Obviously, Meriweathâ&#x20AC;&#x153;To be honest, man, er didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like Marshall youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got to go low coming after him. So now. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to end he did what the NFL is peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s careers, you telling him to do to fix know? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to tear his other, bigger probpeopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ACLs and mess lem. He went low. And up peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knees now. therein lies the much You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit them high bigger story. no more. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got Meriweather has to go low.â&#x20AC;? been fined more than Headlines across the $230,000 in at least six country Monday night different instances for and Tuesday morning delivering blows to play- screamed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meriweathersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; heads. He clearly is er aims to ruin foesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; a headhunter. Without knees and end their significant change, careers,â&#x20AC;? or other accuthereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no future for sations to that effect, him in the game, and which clearly is not it is quite possible the what the man said.

NFL would be better off Meriweather correctly without him. states that if he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go But that does not give high, the league wants his fellow players or the him to go low. And the media license to accuse residual effects of that him of things he is not will be to hurt playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guilty of, and maybe the knees and jeopardize league would be a little their careers. He even says, if you quote him better off if it did listen to some of the things he accurately, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hate to end a guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career.â&#x20AC;? says.

The bottom line is that the league has a crisis of its own making, and Meriweather is the poster boy everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to use as a scapegoat.

It is clear where the league is headed is to create a strike zone above the knees and below the chest, which may or may not be safer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who knows what damage it will do to groins, kidneys, livers, spleens, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but most assuredly will make playing defense at full speed near impossible.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boil this down to the base common denominator: Meriweatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions might not be right, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the folks who run the NFL and make rules that protect the head but endanger other parts of the body who might be ruining the game and really endangering its players.

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After blocking a shot by the Bullsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Derrick Rose (middle), the Miami Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dwyane Wade (right) falls to the court during the second half of the teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season opener Tuesday in Miami.

Ringing opener Miami gets bling, holds off Chicago

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MIAMI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; They got their rings before the game, then a challenge as it was winding down.

The Miami Heat responded to both.

Shane Battier went 4-for-4 from 3-point range, including a critical one from the right corner with 1:33 remaining, and the Heat wasted most of what was a 25-point lead. But they held off Derrick Rose and the Bulls 107-95 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

LeBron James had 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds for Miami, which got its 2013 NBA championship rings and raised the franchiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third banner in a pregame ceremony. The Heat trailed 9-2 early, then outscored Chicago 52-24 over the remainder of the first half.

Rose finished with 12 points in 34 minutes in his first game since a serious knee injury in April 2012. Carlos Boozer had 31 points and seven rebounds for Chicago, which got within eight points in the final minutes.

But Battierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 from the right corner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a staple for the Heat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; snuffed out the comeback, and Miami wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in trouble again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not trying to pull close. There were a lot of corrections that we have to make,â&#x20AC;? Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It always comes back to the same thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our defense and our rebounding.

And if we could have taken better care of the ball early on, we would have been in position to win down the stretch.â&#x20AC;?

Chris Bosh scored 16 points, Battier finished with 14, and Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers both had 13 for Miami, which had seven players score in double figures. Ray Allen and Norris Cole each scored 11 for the Heat.

Rose shot 4-for-15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we had a lot to

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By halftime, Miami was rolling, up 54-33 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; putting the game on pace for a 108-66 final, which would have exactly matched the score of the game in 2006 when Chicago came into Miami and spoiled the Heat franchiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ring night.

Not this time, although the Bulls made it plenty interesting down the stretch.

Chicago cut the lead to 95-87 on a drive by Boozer with 2:47 left. It would get no closer, and James raved about Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a team game,â&#x20AC;?

James said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what this team is put together for.â&#x20AC;?

Spartans outlast Rockets in first set TWO

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Sycamore started strong in Game 1, as setter Kendra Larson found junior Mattie Hayes for four kills in the first 11 points. But Rock Falls (20-14) went on a 10-2 run, capped by a tip-kill and a block from Bailey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, to pull ahead in the middle of the first game.

The Spartans answered with five of the next six points, and the teams battled to 28-28 when Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tip gave the Spartans their fifth game point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To stick it out at the

end and go neck-andneck, 30-28, that shows me the character that I wanted to see all year,â&#x20AC;?

Sycamore coach Eric Nore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been developing, but you never know if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to come out, and it came out tonight.â&#x20AC;?

In Game 2, Rock Falls seized an 18-15 lead as sophomore middle Sydney Arickx became more involved in the offense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our setter Chelsi [Blair] did a really good job tonight,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was doing good at getting it to everybody and helping the team out.â&#x20AC;?

But Sycamore (15-17)

won five of the last six points, including two kills from Hayes, to finish the match off in two games.

The loss ended an interesting season for Rock Falls, which accomplished its goals of winning 20 matches and a Big Northern Conference championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the slow start we had, we completely turned it around,â&#x20AC;? Mammosser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A little shy on the regional title, but I have pretty much everybody coming back next year, with a great sophomore class, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking to be battling again next year.â&#x20AC;?

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LANARK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Age didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean a thing for the Cougars.

The 1A Eastland Regional host defeated Forreston in straight sets, 25-18, 25-20, in the latter of two semifinals Tuesday in Lanark.

The Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starting lineup included four sophomores and a freshman, all of whom played with the confidence of 4-year varsity starters.

Despite her teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth, Cougars coach Kristy Pierce remained calm on the sideline, even when Forreston scored five straight points to tie the score in the second set at 10-10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ability to have confidence that things are going to fall in place as soon as we get some swings in, and knowing things will be OK is huge,â&#x20AC;? Pierce said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not gonna tank it and go south and let them get 10 straight points.â&#x20AC;?

Eastland (20-11) came out strong in both sets, and Tina Patzner was a vast reason why. The junior had seven points, which included three straight aces in the first set, and another ace in the second that drained the Cardinalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; momentum.

Patzner had a partner in crime in the second set, in sophomore Cassidy Logemann. The outside hitters accounted for seven of eight Eastland points, staking the Cougars to an 8-2 lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hitting is our strong suit,â&#x20AC;? Logemann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know who to set the ball to every play to get the team rolling and fired up.â&#x20AC;?

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Eastlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cassidy Logemann hits the ball over the net during the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; match against the Forreston Cardinals.

Fortunately, the Cougars recognized the hot hands, and their defense got the ball to Logemann and Patzner. Sophomore libero Mackenzie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubbyâ&#x20AC;? Doubler led the team with 17 digs, and Patzner, who played volleyball in Germany, cherishes her liberoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is definitely a good libero,â&#x20AC;?

Patzner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mackenzie is a lot better than the one I had in Germany. She moves like nothing and covers a lot of ground. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to have her.â&#x20AC;?

The Cougars will play another Cardinal team Thursday in the championship, as Erie rallied past Milledgeville 20-25, 25-20, 25-12. Eastland appears to be peaking, as indicated by its resilience Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did not play particularly well tonight, but we did a better job of staying confident,â&#x20AC;? Pierce said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a learning process, and they are learning it well. You can tell at the end of the year that those kinds of things are getting better.

Hopefully everyone comes to play Thursday night.â&#x20AC;?

Pierce knows her team has gelled at the right time, and she was pleased with the way her Cougars managed the momentum shifts.

But she knows the shallowest of holes against Erie could spell doom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Erie will be ready to play,â&#x20AC;? said Pierce, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and hopefully we will be, as well.â&#x20AC;?

REGIONAL ROUNDUP

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Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stars

Karlie Stafford had 13 kills and two aces, while Clare Kramer had Rachael Beiermann &ULTON KILLS ASSISTS ACES 12 kills and two aces as Prophet- Karlie Stafford 0ROPHETSTOWN KILLS ACES stown, seeded fifth in the Class Allison Shipman .EWMAN KILLS POINTS 2A Riverdale Regional, knocked Madeline Ely (right) !MBOY ASSISTS POINTS off top seed Bureau Valley 29-27, Katie Sondgeroth !&# POINTS ASSISTS ACES 25-12 on Tuesday in Port Byron.

Also for the Prophets (12-19), The Hawks will take on Rockford three-set victory over the Lions.

Kate Fringer had 27 assists, Katlyn Lutheran, which beat Byron in Lexie Fore had 10 kills and two Shirley had seven digs and three its semifinal, in the title game on aces for AFC (13-20). Katie Sondaces, and Claire Milnes added Thursday. geroth led the way in service points seven kills and two blocks.

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$AKOTA DEF 7EST #ARROLL Koning for the team high in assists Rachael Beiermann, Betsy (12).

Leonard and Chelsea Lesniewski The Thunder lost a two-set ! 3OMONAUK 2EGIONAL spiked nine kills apiece, helping decision against the top-seeded Indians. !MBOY DEF /TTAWA -ARQUETTE Fulton rally to the title match.

A timely timeBeiermann also had 17 assists ! 0AW 0AW 2EGIONAL and three aces, Leonard had three Newman def. Indian Creek 25-19, out helped the Clippers earn a shot blocks, and Lesniewski had six digs. Allison Shipman had 10 at Seneca in the title match.

After Kendall Kaufmann rattled off Averi Leitzen led Fulton (12-17-3) assists and six points, while Aubree four straight aces to give Marquette with 13 digs and 12 service points.

Schmitt added six kills as the ! /REGON 2EGIONAL Comets beat the Timberwolves in a 17-14 lead in the decisive set, Amboy coach Nichole Stenzel called /REGON DEF 2OCKFORD #HRISTIAN Paw Paw.

Delaney Mahoney Also for Newman (20-13), Julie for time. The Clippers then closed had 18 assists and a solo block as Hurd, Megan Rosengren and Kayci out the match on an 11-5 run. the Hawks cruised to a win in their Howell each had three kills, Sara Hannah McCoy had 10 kills and own regional.

Nysather had eight digs, and How- five blocks, and her cousin, Micaela McCoy, had six kills and five digs Also for Oregon (27-9-1), Sommer ell added six assists.

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for Amboy (11-17-1), which went three aces, Emy Wright had seven The Raiders earned the winless last season. Madeline Ely digs and four kills, and Shannon right to face the Comets in the added 17 assists and 18 service Cullen had four kills. title game at Paw Paw with a points for the Clippers.

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s .O 3YCAMORE DEF .O 3ANDWICH

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s .O +ANELAND DEF 0LANO

s 3YCAMORE DEF .O 2OCK &ALLS

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match s #HAMPIONSHIP +ANELAND VS 3YCAMORE

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s .O &REEPORT DEF .O 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s .O 3TERLING DEF $IXON

s .O "ELVIDERE DEF &REEPORT

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match s #HAMPIONSHIP 3TERLING VS "ELVIDERE

P M Winner advances to Princeton Sectional vs.

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Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s .O /REGON DEF 2OCKFORD #HRISTIAN

s .O 2OCKFORD ,UTHERAN DEF .O "YRON

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match s #HAMPIONSHIP /REGON VS 2OCKFORD ,UTHERAN P M Winner advances to South Beloit Sectional vs. Willow Academy Regional winner, 6 p.m. Nov. 5 $AKOTA 2EGIONAL Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s .O $AKOTA DEF .O 7EST #ARROLL

s .O ,ENA 7INSLOW DEF .O 0ECA TONICA

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match s #HAMPIONSHIP $AKOTA VS ,ENA 7INSLOW

P M Winner advances to South Beloit Sectional vs. Aurora Christian Regional winner, 7 p.m. Nov. 5 2IVERDALE 2EGIONAL Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result s .O 0ROPHETSTOWN DEF .O -ORRISON

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s 0ROPHETSTOWN DEF .O "UREAU 6ALLEY

s .O &ULTON DEF .O 2IVERDALE

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match s #HAMPIONSHIP 0ROPHETSTOWN VS &ULTON

P M Winner advances to Farmington Sectional vs. Rockridge Regional winner, 6 p.m. Nov. 5 3OMONAUK 2EGIONAL Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result s .O 3ERENA DEF .O 3OMONAUK

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s .O 3ENECA DEF 3ERENA

s .O !MBOY DEF .O /TTAWA -AR QUETTE

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match s #HAMPIONSHIP 3ENECA VS !MBOY P M Winner advances to El Paso-Gridley Sectional vs. Clifton Central Regional winner, 7 p.m. Nov. 5

CLASS 1A 0AW 0AW 2EGIONAL Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result s .O )NDIAN #REEK DEF .O 0AW 0AW

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s .O .EWMAN DEF )NDIAN #REEK

s .O !SHTON &RANKLIN #ENTER DEF .O ,A-OILLE

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match s #HAMPIONSHIP .EWMAN VS !&# P M Winner advances to Pearl City Sectional vs.

Stockton Regional winner, 6 p.m. Nov. 5 %ASTLAND 2EGIONAL Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result s .O -ILLEDGEVILLE DEF .O 0OLO

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results s .O %RIE DEF -ILLEDGEVILLE

s .O %ASTLAND DEF .O &ORRESTON

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match s #HAMPIONSHIP %RIE VS %ASTLAND P M Winner advances to Pearl City Sectional vs.

Aquin Regional winner, 7 p.m. Nov. 5

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Harris’ final kill was one of her match-high 19. Her presence at the net was the first thing the Duchesses tried to take away.

They were successful at that for the first set and a half.

Dixon (16-19) dominated the first set, jumping out to an 11-4 lead. The Warriors (26-7) pulled as close as three points at 17-14.

A kill by Caitlin Rozek, followed by a block by Amy Rotella, put the Duchesses up 19-15. Sterling once again battled back, pulling within two points at 23-21.

Dixon closed out the set with kills from Rozek and Lexy Duncan.

“We came in knowing that we had to stay away from their bigs in the middle,” Rozek said. “We did some things to keep the ball away from her, and it worked really well early in the match. Once they started getting Harris the ball, and then some of their other hitters got going, there just wasn’t a lot we could do to stop them.”

Rozek opened the second set on fire with three kills and a block in the first five points. It helped

Dixon to a 7-1 lead and forced a Sterling timeout.

Rozek finished with 10 kills.

Sterling returned from the timeout motivated and cut the deficit to 8-4.

That’s when Harris started to take over the match.

She had three kills in a row, the last a hard smash that smacked Rozek in the face.

“You hate to say it, because you never want another player to get hit like that, but a play like that can really change the match,” Sterling coach Dale Dykeman said.

“Kiarra was such a leader out there. She was leading vocally. [She] and our other seniors, like Darien [Bardoner], did a really nice job of settling the younger players down and motivating them to keep trying. But, that was such a hard hit, and it changed the momentum.”

Dixon kept fighting, as the teams traded points.

The Duchesses then seemed to take a firm lead at 21-17, but the Warriors wouldn’t go away.

Harris picked up a big kill, and then went to the service line for three straight points to tie the score at 21. A hitting error gave Dixon a one-point advantage, and Harris left the court as part of the rotation.

That’s when the Warriors made their move.

Gabby Sandoval had a kill to tie the score at 22, and then a Kaylee Martin kill gave Sterling its first lead of the match at 23-22.

An ace by Sandoval and a kill by Martin finished off the set.

“I was really nervous on the sideline,” Harris said.

“But we know that we can all count on each other, and we had some girls really step up and make some plays.”

The third set was close for a few moments, as the teams were tied at six, but Sterling outscored Dixon 19-5 the rest of the way.

Bardoner had five of her 12 assists during the third set and served for backto-back aces to put Sterling up 13-7.

“We have a lot of young players, and I think that with Dixon playing really well and the crowd loud, it affected us a lot early,” Bardoner said. “We just stayed calm. We showed how well we can play in that third set, and finishing that way should give us confidence going into the next game.”

Martin had 10 kills for Sterling. Taylor Hendrix had five kills.

Rachel Gascoigne had 15 assists for Dixon. Rotella had seven kills, and Duncan six kills.

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“We ran out of gas,” Cocar said. “We are so much shorter that it takes a lot out of us to do Building is a word that all that jumping. I think Cocar and the Duchesses that’s what we saw in the will accept. third set. We were just Dixon, which finished worn out. the season at 16-19, is “Sterling’s big playbuilding something that ers started a little slow,” could be special with its Cocar continued. “We volleyball program. took advantage of that.

It had a lot of nice play- Once they got going, ers this year, but lacked we don’t have the size the height to block hitters to really defend it. I am like Sterling’s Kiarra Har- really proud of how hard ris and Kaylee Martin. our girls played, and I Dixon was able to hope the best for Stermaneuver around the ling.” two hitters, and some of Building isn’t all about Sterling’s other front-row the players on the court players like Taylor Heneither. It’s about there drix and Brooke Williams being excitement in the for a while, but eventual- school and community ly that was going to stop. for the team.

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Dixon students filled a small portion of the stands Tuesday, and they made their presence known for the entire match.

“It’s not always easy to play when you have their fans in your ear the entire match,” Sterling’s Darien Bardoner said.

“I can’t say enough about the fans,” Dixon’s Caitlin Rozek said. “We got the word out for the match, and the school had a fan bus come up.

They were really loud, and it was fun to play in front of them.”

So, the Duchesses are building. We’ll see where they are next year. I’ve got a feeling they’ll be even better.

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Senators right wing Erik Condra (22) is sandwiched between Blackhawks defenseman Sheldon Brookbank (17) and goalie Nikolai Khabibulin during the first period of Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game in Chicago.

Three times fun for Hawks Toewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hat trick sparks victory

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CHICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jonathan Toews had three goals and an assist, Corey Crawford made 14 saves in relief of an ineffective Nikolai Khabibulin, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Andrew Shaw scored twice, and Marian Hossa had a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks, who trailed 4-2 with 8:46 left in the second period. It was Hossaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th goal with Chicago, and No. 439 for his career.

The Senators scored three times in a span of four shots in the second, but were unable to hold off the suddenly highscoring Blackhawks.

Kyle Turris and Milan Michalek both had a goal and an assist in Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth loss in five games.

Toews sparked Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rally when he tested

Star of the game: *ONATHAN 4OEWS "LACKHAWKS GOALS ASSIST Up next: "LACKHAWKS AT *ETS P M 3ATURDAY TV/Radio: 7'. !- Craig Anderson with 5½ minutes left in the second, and his first attempt popped over the goal.

The captain then skated to the back of the net and slammed in a wraparound for his fifth goal of the season.

The Blackhawks kept coming in the third period, and Toews tied it at 4 when he finished off a perfect pass from Johnny Oduya at 1:20. He completed his third career hat trick when he pushed a rebound into an empty net midway through the period for a 5-4 Chicago lead.

Shaw and Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zack Smith exchanged goals down the stretch.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were hitting some pretty hard kills at us, and I think we shook them up a little, because we were working so hard to dig them back up,â&#x20AC;? Schave said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew we were going to have to work hard, and we wanted to do whatever we could to show them we could give them a good match.â&#x20AC;?

The Missiles led by as much as 21-14 before Erie (27-7-1) started to climb back into it. Mettler and Rachel Cobert started getting into a rhythm toward the end of the first set, and it carried over into the next two.

Milledgeville led 4-1 early in the second before Cobert started putting on a show. The sophomoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s block and kill bracketed a Megan Heun kill, and put the Cardinals up 6-4. The next two Erie points also came on Cobert kills, and after three straight Milledgeville hitting errors, the Cardinals led 11-8 when she rotated out of the lineup.

But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where Mettler stepped in. Playing without the injured Peyton Rus (knee), Mettler and Cobert picked up the slack, and Mettler supplied back-to-back kills for a 13-9 lead. After a sideout, Cobert returned to the lineup and sandwiched a kill between two more Mettler spikes, then two more Cobert kills and a Mary Chapman ace pushed the lead to 21-12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was frustrating early on, but once we started putting the ball down, you could see it pick everybody up,â&#x20AC;? Erie coach Alicia Murphy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rachel put on a clinic out there, and I think once we saw that, the rest of the girls got it going, too.â&#x20AC;?

Milledgeville made a run toward the end of the second set, getting to within 23-20 before Delaney Tegelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s block and Mettlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kill finished things off.

Erie then put away the third set early, as Mettler reeled off 10 straight service points after her initial kill for a sideout. Four of those points came on Cobert kills, and a fifth was on a Cobert block. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our momentum was high, but I was surprised we started off with that big of a lead,â&#x20AC;? Mettler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But once we figured out our offense, things just started rolling for us.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had no idea Savannah would

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Erieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Delaney Tegeler (right) hits the ball while Milledgevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deidre Ewers defends during Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1A Eastland Regional in Lanark. Erie won the match in three sets, 20-25, 25-20, 25-12. come out with such a great run,â&#x20AC;?

Cobert added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and that was a huge weight off our shoulders after two really close sets.â&#x20AC;?

Two more kills and a block by Cobert pushed the margin to 14-1, and a Heun ace made it 17-3. The Missiles never got closer than 10 points the rest of the way, and back-to-back Cobert kills and a Cobert-Heun combo block closed out the match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We realized after that first set that if we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get past Milledgeville, that was it,â&#x20AC;? Cobert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready to let the season end, so we came out swinging in that second set. We stopped trying to find the open spots in their defense and just started running our offense.â&#x20AC;?

Cobert finished with 19 kills and five blocks, while Mettler stuffed the stat sheet with 12 kills, two blocks, 14 points and 11 digs.

Tegeler added five kills and three blocks, RaeAnna Stover served nine points and three aces, Courtney Cobert chipped in 18 digs, and Chapman set 32 assists.

Geison led the Missiles with nine kills and 18 digs, while Schave spiked eight kills and Ewers added three kills and three blocks. Haley McAuliffe finished with 18 assists and five kills, while Kailee Forbes had seven assists and three kills.

Kayleigh Leddy added four kills, and Taylor Grenoble chipped in 12 digs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were definitely feeling good after that first set, thinking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh my gosh, we can do this,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Milledgeville coach Jody Mertz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But when their hitting kicked in, we got rattled, and we got down on ourselves â&#x20AC;Ś and one of our biggest weaknesses is struggling to get back up when we start getting down.â&#x20AC;?

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Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

Wrong play might leave player stuck

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Nathan Myhrvold is a multitalented person. He used to be the chief technology officer at Microsoft, is co-founder of Intellectual Ventures, and is the principal author of “Modernist Cuisine.” When discussing planning ahead, he said, “Fail to meet your responsibilities at work, and you get fired.

Ignore your car’s gas gauge, and you get stranded.”

If you don’t watch your entries, you may get stranded – as the original declarer did in this deal. South was in four hearts. West led the diamond ace: five, nine, three. Next, West cashed the diamond king: eight, six, jack. Then, West continued with the diamond queen. What should declarer have done now?

South seems to have nu-

merous winners: one spade, six hearts and six clubs. What could possibly go wrong?

Despite having seen East play high-low to show a doubleton, declarer ruffed the

third diamond on the board.

East overruffed and accurately shifted to the spade queen.

South won with dummy’s ace, but suddenly realized that he was stranded on the board. He could not get back to his hand to draw trumps without conceding a spade trick, which would have been his fourth loser.

Even playing on clubs could not have helped, unless East had started with all six missing hearts and at least three clubs.

Too late, declarer realized that he should have discarded from the dummy at trick three.

Even if West had switched to a spade, South could have won on the board, drawn trumps, and run the clubs.

Have you ever run out of gas? Have you ever run out of entries? If so, you have lots of company, including me. © 2013 UFS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Need Legal Help?

FREE REFERRAL Call 877-270-3855 Courtesy of the Illinois State Bar Association at www.IllinoisLawyer Finder.com

LOST

110

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

ADOPTION NOTICES

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ADOPTION is a loving choice. You created a precious life- we cannot. We could be the answer to each other's prayers. We're KEITH and JAIME; a loving, secure, childless couple, ready to adopt.

Contact us or our caring attorney Sara 773-509-0099 or 800-509-0097 ♥ADOPTION:♥ Affectionate, Financially Secure College Sweethearts, Stay-Home-Mom, Disney World await your baby Expenses paid.

1-800-997-1720 ♥Carolyn&Chris♥

Lost N. of Sterling, 24' orange extension ladder. Reward. Please call 815-631-5646.

FOUND

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Found light red long-haired cat w/collar & bell.

Very friendly. 815626-5316.

Found shorthaired orange cat, declawed, white tip tail. 500 block W.

12th St., Sterling. 815625-0717 or 319-9292827.

NEW BUSINESSES 122 The Barn at Allen Acres. Rustic Wedding Venue www.thebarnat allenacres.com FB The Barn at Allen Acres contact thebarnatallen acres@gmail.com Karen 847-6873348

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 Home of Hope is looking for dedicated volunteers to help in their mission to help those touched by cancer.

Areas of need: reception/ office, events, massage therapist, reflexologist, maintenance etc. If you have a couple hours a week/ month, please call 815 288-4673 to schedule an appointment. Contact Connie or Joan.

Hours of operation are M-TH. 8-4, Fri. 8-3 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.

MILLEDGEVILLE Country Home 2885 Grandview Rd., Milledgeville, on 2 ½ acres, 1,680 sq. ft., 3 BR, 3 car garage, great hunting, deer, turkey, plenty of wildlife. $92,500.

Serious pre-approved inquires only.

815-6311407.

ROCK FALLS 3BR 2 story, corner lot, fenced yard, central htg. & air, needs carpentry/sheet rock, “Handyman Special.”

Call 815-626-3065.

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE Bank's Loss is YOUR GAIN. 50300+ acres adjoining Cuberland Trail Park, Big Timber, Creeks, Hunting.

Perfect for Cabins!

Starting at $1,500/acre Call 87-282-4409

CEMETERY LOTS

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★ NEW TODAY ★ Loving Couple Wanting to Adopt We will provide a loving, happy home where your baby will thrive and grow, with a mom and dad who are very eager to become parents.

We will provide unconditional love, security and support for your baby. All approved expenses paid. To learn more about us, Call 708-9576849 or email us at: seanandjennifer adopt@gmail.com LCFS#012998

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.

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BY OWNER

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DIXON Dixon Home For Sale.

Go to www.dixonil.com/ home for further information.

FRANKLIN GROVE 136 S. State St. Spacious 4 BR, 1BA, 2,288 sq. ft., detached garage. Lease or sell. $1500 down. $598/mo.

855-664-8357

2 LOTS in Chapel Hill “Garden of Faith” $800 OBO 815-646-4741

MOBILE HOMES 230

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad?

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AMBOY 200 S. Boyd Ave. 2BR, good cond. $425/mo. Available immediately.

Call Ed Reagan 312337-7384 2BR $450. 1st mo.

FREE. Available immed. Very clean, all applcs.

No pets. Sec. dep. + ref. 815-849-5334.

2BR Apts. Available now! Dep/refs.

815-440-8116

ASHTON 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-5626828/562-5075.

DIXON $100 MOVE-IN SPECIAL! AFFORDABLE HOUSING!

STERLING

STERLING

STERLING

1209 ½ -11th Ave. Ranch style duplex, 2BDRM w/stove and refrig. $450/mo.+ dep. & ref., No Pets. 815625-3039.

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

1 lg. & 1 sm. BR., lg. kitchen, $550 mo. 815-631-1674.

Rent to own. 2BR 815-622-9665. Realtor Owned.

Clean effic. apt., $375 + $375 dep.

Also 1 BR. apt., $450 + $450 dep.

Both have stove, refrig. & heat furn.

No pets or parties.

815-625-5970.

Edon Apts. 2BR, $480 mo., $400 dep. Refs. req. No dogs.

815-5379190, 815-4413999.

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-625-4701 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS 2 Bedroom

Great Location Garages Available

495

Offering 1 & 2 Bedrooms

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MOBILE HOMES

230

Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

AMBOY Mobile homes for sale. $600 down.

Owner financed.

815-716-6565.

DIXON

CHATEAU ESTATES Homes for sale and rent call our office for details

815-284-2000 3 bed 2 bath $24,900 2 bed 2 bath $17,900

ROCK RIVER ESTATES Homes for sale and rent call our office for details

815-284-2000 2 bed 1 bath on the river $27,900 2 bed 1 bath $9,900

3 BR, 2 bath, new deck, new A/C & plumbing, applcs., storage shed, $19,500. 815-9735601

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 ROCK FALLS Room for Rent. All utilities incl. Starting at $60/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150.

STERLING A room. All util. No pets. $350 mo. + dep. Non-smoking.

815-718-3500.

Efficiencies, 1 & 2 BR. Apts.

(563) 243-0383, Sterling/R.F.

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

Call For Details 815-284-6782 2 Br. apt., $450 + dep. 2 Br. apt., $400 + dep. 1 Br. apt., $350 + dep. 1 Br. apt., $375 + dep., water & garbage incl. No dogs.

815-9731743.

2BR clean, quiet.

No smoking or pets. $500 + dep.

815-652-3365.

2BR laundry, appl. garage. No pets.

815-499-3753.

2BR Lower w/ garage and garbage incl.

313 Sherman, $495 plus deposit and lease 815-440-3663 2BR, Livingroom, kitchen, bath. Water, elec & garbage furn. $400 + dep.

815-739-8624 3BR Upper in downtown Dixon.

Heat & garbage incl. $600/mo. + dep.

Pick up application at 210 W. 1st St. Huge 1BR, pets, free heat, water, & garbage, $500/mo.

815-761-6419.

Large upper apt. stove, refrig, garbage, near shopping center, NO PETS, $500/mo. + $500 dep. 815-284-3862 Nice 2BR garage & fireplace, garbage & water inc. $575 + dep. 815-973-5886

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

POLO 2BR upper, completely remodeled.

Applcs.

Garage, AC. No pets, no smoking. Dep/ refs. req.$595/mo. 815946-3191 after 5p.

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR, Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

It’s All About You At Sterling Towers Apartments!

FOR 62+ A&7,9,7,(6 3$57,(6 /$81'5< %($87,&,$1 AND MORE 5(17 68%6,',=(' )25 48$/,),(' $33/,&$176

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1 & 2BR apts. $380-$420. 815562-7368 Rochelle Realty. W#527849

Sterling Rentals 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 1BR Upper, water incl., C/A, stove & refrig. furn.You pay gas/elec. No pets. $400+ $400 dep.

1401 ½ E. 4th St. 815-441-1912.

2 BR., clean, QUIET, coin laundry.

815-260-4211 2BR $485 + dep.

No pets/smoking.

815-590-3004.

2BR Duplex, $675.

Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 2BR Duplex, discounted rent for fixing up. 815-4995575.

2nd floor 1 BR $425, Quiet bldg.

Pet may be OK. 815-441-1389 or 630-399-1204 Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.

New & Improved 2BR $500. No pets. 630-3277046.

Park Setting, newer 2BR, w/ garage, NS, 1 floor, no steps, near CGH, 55 & over, 1832 2nd Ave. $585/mo.

815-499-0199.

WOOSUNG 1BR, $325 + dep.

Applcs. 815-4414591.

604 Griswold Ave. 2 BR, 1BA, Ground level Unit, Newly Remodeled. $525/ mo. Requires sec. deposit. Call Matt @ 310-750-5663

HOMES FOR RENT

310

EQUAL HOUSING

2 BR., 1 car garage. $675 mo., lease, dep. req.

H&H Rental Properties, LLC, call or text 815-625-7995.

Farm house north of Sterling, 4 BR, 1 ba., dep. & ref. req., 630-3356523. agent owned

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

315

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE Henson Storage.

RV, Boat, Car, Motorcycle storage.

815-590-2181.

311

★ NEW TODAY ★ 2600 sq. ft., 3 individual offices, & a spacious open area. For more information call 815288-2229

Sterling Logistix is offering indoor or outdoor Boat & Camper storage. For info.

Call Scott 815626-0217 or s.bailey@sterling logistix.com

LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 - 2:30 P.M. 507 12TH AVENUE, STERLING, IL 61081

1BR, Stove & frig. incl. Basement. No Pets. Tenants pay utilites + deposit. $475 month Available now!

815-440-2613 2 BR., 2 bath. $685 + dep. Non-smoking, no pets. 815284-1707.

2BR Duplex w/gar.

New E-windows, Appl., util., snowplowing incl. $550/ mo. 815-973-2831 Lovin' It! 3 BR, all new, $680/mo.

1510 W. 2nd St.Why Rent?

Great floor plan.

815-878-7399.

NEW 2BR Duplex, partial bsmt. Nice Dixon area $750/ mo. 815-766-2769

★ NEW TODAY ★ Rent w/option to buy, sm. 2 BR, attached garage, partially furnished, year's lease, 815994-3500.

Sm. 2 story home near Lost Nation Golf Course. Appls., 2 baths, 2 car garage, heat furn.

Avail. Nov. 1st. 815761-2435 or 815562-7854.

MILLEDGEVILLE 3BR, 22 Adams, $300/mo. + dep.

815-259-3168.

POLO 2BR, C/A, all appl., garage. Close to schools. $600/mo, $600 dep. Avail Dec. 1st. 815-9731533

ROCK FALLS

At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Juan L. Rocha and Cassanda L. Cantu, Defendants, Case No. 2011 CH 214 ST, as sale officer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 10 & the South 5 feet of Lot 11 in Block 56, East of Broadway in the City of Sterling, situated in the County of Whiteside, in the State of Illinois, commonly known as 507 12th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081. DESCRIPTION: 2 story, 3 bedroom home with 1 1/2 baths, partial basement and a 2 car detached garage with approximately 1500 square feet of living area. INSPECTION: Contact Linda Murray at Sterling Federal Bank, phone 815622-3413 to determine if property is available for inspection.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2010 and all subsequent years, TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale.

Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Auctioneers: Lyle Dirks and Merrill Johnson IL 440000128 And 440000172, Sterling, Illinois PH. 815-626-3358 or PH. 815-622-3620 LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 - 1:30 P.M. 608 7TH AVENUE, STERLING, ILLINOIS 61081

1012 10th Ave. RF, sm. 2BR w/gar. ref. req. 815-625-4596.

1BR, applcs. Bsmt.

No pets. $425+ dep. 815-625-4701 2 BR, 1 car Gar. W&D hookups, no pets, $475+$475 Dep. 815-625-1900 3 BR., 1 car garage. $600 mo.

815-625-2302.

Large 2BR Townhouse, all ground level.

Excellent area. 800 Dixon Ave. No pets. Refs. req. 815-336-2305.

Small 2BR 1 car garage $495/mo. + dep. & ref. 815632-7111.

Why Rent?

You CAN Own! Totally Remodeled, 3BR Home. $650/ mo. 815-878-6356.

Northland Park Apartments Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Beautiful, Private Setting Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368

OPPORTUNITY

108 E. 6th St., 2-3 BR. $690 mo. + security deposit. 815303-0026

FOR RENT

DIXON

1st 3 Months 1/2 OFF!

(815)626-6873 TTY (800)526-0844

MOBILE HOMES

ROCK FALLS

(Located Behind Northland Mall)

At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Lynn C. Kinison, Defendant, Case No. 2013 CH 69 ST, as sale officer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot three, in B;ock Sixty-six, Harvey’s Addition to the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, commonly known as 608 7th Avenue, Sterling, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: 2 story, 3 bedroom home with basement and 2 car detached garage. INSPECTION: Contact Melissa Majewski at Sterling Federal Bank, 110 East Fourth Street, Sterling, Illinois, phone 815-622-3369 to determine if property is available for inspection. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2012 and all subsequent years, TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Auctioneers: Lyle Dirks and Merrill Johnson IL 440000128 And 440000172, Sterling, Illinois PH. 815-626-3358 or PH. 815-622-3620

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C NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF: FLOYD CARL JOHNS, DECEASED. CASE NO. 12 P 78 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Floyd Carl Johns of Dixon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on April 18, 2013, to Trista L. Pitman, of 576 Timbercreek Road, Dixon, Illinois, as Executor of the Estate of Floyd Carl Johns, deceased. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. Galena, Suite 320, Dixon, Illinois 61021-0325, no later than April 18, 2014. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed by the claimant to the Executor within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: 10/5/2013 Trista L. Pitman, Executor Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2013

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The City of Sterling will receive sealed bids for the removal of a two-story building with full basement, and a detached 2 car garage pad and drive located at 902 1st Avenue and legally described as; Dnsmore-Pentgton-Coe Add S 64' Lot 4 Block 3 in the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; PIN:11-21-261-006.

Bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in the Code Enforcement office, Coliseum Building, 212 3rd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois. All bids received will be opened and read aloud. The contract documents, including specifications and forms of contract and bond for completion of work, are on file at the Code Enforcement office of the City of Sterling.

All proposals shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check payable to the City of Sterling for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, to be held as damages should the bidder to whom an award is made fail to execute the contract and bond for performance of work.

Labor employed on this work shall be paid not less than the minimum rate of wages for the various classifications of workers employed.

The City of Sterling reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bidding.

Payment of this work will be by check upon completion of work. There will be no progress payments.

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

No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least ninety (90) days.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY OF STERLING Marie Rombouts City Clerk October 30, 2013

INVITATION FOR BIDS Sauk Valley Community College will be accepting bids for the purchase of 60 computers until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the College's Business Services Office. To obtain specifications, please contact Nancy Breed at (815) 835-6290.

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 3 DAY HUGE GROUP ESTATE / TAG SALE: Nov. 1 Noon-6, Nov. 2 10AM-6PM, Nov 3 10AM-5 PM. 705 West Rt. 30.

See estatesales.net for pics & info.

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

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS

RENT TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Large Chest Freezer, $100, 815-626-8790.

Refrigerator, $100 815-626-8790 Refrigerator, Amana black French door, $950 obo 815-626-6082.

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

SPORTING GOODS

716

28” Mossberg 835 shotgun BARREL w/ ventilated rib & modified choke, $98 815-213-0557.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

720

D-face Tongue & groove pine siding from True North log homes, 116 boards most 16' by 11¼” wide by 2” thick.

Worth $20,000.

Selling for $10,000 815-652-6803

COMPUTERS

735

Mac Pro Quad Core/2.66 Ghz, equipped for the graphic designer or photographer, 13 GB RAM, 3 hard drives, 2 DVD burners, options available. $725.

815-626-7125.

FURNITURE

755

Bed/ Mattress Sets New in plastic. Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Entertainment Center, solid cherrywood, $100, 815-441-5139

FURNITURE

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

755

Full sz. matching bedroom set: bed w/headboard, 9 drawer dresser w. mirror, armoire, night stand. $400/ obo. 815-626-6976

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!

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet 309-4527477.

Ongoing Estate Sale including furniture, kitchenware, artwork, etc.

Please Call 815441-9844.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765

LAWN MOWERS

Olds Trombone, w/ hard case, very good cond., $350, 815-625-0691.

779

A1 ELECTRONICS

790

Hitachi & Toshiba 55” flat screen TV's, very good cond., your choice, $350/obo 815-5907537.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

Crystal Lake O.D. Precision Grinder, bench top model, approx. 5” center, 2 1/2” swing, will grind to tenths, tenths indicator incl., $450 815-9733223.

Sears Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, new tabletop, $170. Rockwell 6” planer, $70. 815878-4632.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

1971 110 JD lawn tractor w/mower deck & extras. Exc. cond. $1500 OBO. 815-857-4282

1 bag, winter fertilizer, 1 scarecrow, $6/ea. Builder Discount 626-4561.

4 Free cute kittens to good indoor homes only, about 14 wks., 815-5353466.

Mow & Vac w/cart & galvanized hopper, 5hp Briggs & Stratton. $400 815751-4673

2 end tables & coffee table, matching set, w/ polished stone tile inserts, $40, 815-626-7214

Simplicity Riding mower w/42” deck.

18hp, 317 hrs. Like new $1750 obo 815-440-1790

2 sewing machines, good working order, w/ accessories, threads, etc. 815626-1534.

4 Mo. Old Australian puppy, free to good home.

815-503-1720 Boxer puppies, parents on site. $300.

815-5902229 after 4pm.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

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3 Wood bookcases 7'x3' $25 ea.

815-857-2622

Nice Adult Cats need a good home, declawed, fixed, and litter trained.

Call 815-626-1534.

7 exercise units from Quantum, exc. shape. For more information call 815-288-2229.

Adult collection of dolls, Bradley & porcelain, displayed, not used, $25 815-625-6498.

Parakeets for sale, all colors, Buy one get one FREE! Also peach face lovebirds.

815-718-0042.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Annual Dixon Coin Club Show.

Sunday Nov. 10 at VFW Dixon 9-4.

Free admission.

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.

Wanted: small adult chihuahua, female, spayed, housebroken, reasonably priced or free. 815-564-9022 after 1 pm.

Looking for the perfect home?

Read Sauk Valley estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

★ NEW TODAY ★ Argon compressed cylinder, size S, 1500 lbs. of pressure, Call 815-6257673 before 8 p.m.

Girls ski jacket, pink, sz 7/8, with pink vest $5. Call 815-625-3117 Harley Davidson boots, size 9.5, $30 815-441-5139 Shower Chair, used $30/o.b.o.

815-985-5359

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Pool Table/Ping Pong Table w/ accessories (you move!) $250/obo 815-548-9500.

Schwinn 1000 electric scooter. motor, drive, batteries, good.

Needs some parts. $75 815-441-5064 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Twin, full, queen, king beds $90. Recliner, dryer, reclining sofa, sofa sleeper, dresser.

815-718-4385.

FARM LAND WANTED

815

Family Farm operation looking to expand acres. Cash rent, 50/50 or custom farming.Please send replies to Box #:1180, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Farmland wanted to rent or custom farm in 2014 & beyond.

815-9702695

HAY & STRAW

825

Wanted hay, sm. bales, alfalfa or alfalfa/grass.

815622-4998 after 5pm

HORSES & SUPPLIES

835

2003 Bee Stinger 3 horse bumper slant load trailer with dressing room & extras. $6800 815-288-7669.

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BID NOTICE Dixon Public School District 170, is accepting sealed bid proposals for Asbestos Abatement at Reagan Middle School in Dixon, Illinois.

Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Inspection: A Mandatory PreBid meeting and site inspection for all prospective Bidders will take place on Thursday November 14, 2013 at 2:30 pm at the site which is located at 620 Division Street, Dixon, Illinois. Bidders shall attend Pre-Bid meeting promptly as stated.

Failure to attend this pre-bid meeting shall result in the rejection of any bids by those non-attending Bidders. This will be the only time that the Bidders/Contractors will be allowed access to the project site. The Pre-Bid meeting is established to prevent bidding errors due to misunderstanding and misinterpretation, which could result in delays of project commencement and/or completion, mistakes in the project, and unexpected expenditures for the Bidder/Contractor and/or Owner.

The Owner or its representative will complete and send addenda to all prospective Bidders in response to questions arising at the Pre-Bid Meeting.

Call today to get started!

BID SUBMITTAL: Two copies of each pertinent Bid Form (or exact facsimile thereof) must be filled in, executed by the Bidder, and submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “BID ASBESTOS ABATEMENT/REAGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL”.

BID DEPOSIT: A Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashier's Check in the amount equal to ten (10) percent of the Base Bid shall accompany your bid proposal. Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bonds, and a Certificate of Insurance will be required from the successful Bidder. Bids shall be firm for a period of ninety (90) days following opening of bid. Bid Documents will be available electronically and may be obtained upon receipt of $50.00 non-refundable deposit, payable to Aires Consulting, A Division of Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. Confirmation of attendance and reservation of bid documents are requested by emailing confirmation with full contact information to: Batavia.GBAdminGroup@gbtpa.com DATES: The project may commence on Wednesday June 4, 2014 or one week after classes end, whichever is sooner, and must be completed by June 25, 2013. Contract award is expected to be assigned on December 18, 2013.

REJECTION OF BIDS: The Board of Education, Dixon Public School District 170, reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof, to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding procedures and to award the contract in a manner best serving the interest of the Owner. Any such decision shall be considered final.

The successful Bidder must comply with and acknowledges that the contract is subject to and is governed by the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCA 130/1-12) which requires the payment of prevailing wages to all laborers, workmen and mechanics working on public-funded projects. If during the time period of work, these rates change, the Contractor shall be responsible for additional costs without any change to the contract amount The proposed contract is subject to the requirements of the Equal Employment Practices Commission and the Illinois Human Rights Act (HRA) (Section 2-105, 775 ILCS 5//2-105).

October 30, 2013

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BID OPENING DATE: All bids must be received before 2:00 p.m. local time Thursday, November 21, 2013, addressed to Mr. Kevin Schultz, Director of Buildings & Grounds, Dixon Public School District 170, 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, ILÊ 61021

CALL TODAY! 815/284.2222

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SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Bicycles

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

CALL 815-625-0955

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052 GATOR HEATING & COOLING Taking a Bite Out of High Prices!

Call Kelly @ 815-631-6232 24 hr Emergency Service Licensed, Bonded Insurance

Appliances

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR All Types Brands & Models Over 25 yrs. Exp. Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011

Automotive

Brick & Masonry MASONRY PRO'S % Stone % $ d ! t % w $

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Get $ one " F e te $ e# I ! d nded 815-564-8754

Cabinets Anselmo's Inc. Beautiful Kitchens Great Prices!

Visit Our Showrooms!

Cabinets, Countertops, Sinks, Faucets & More. We install.

Estimates by appointment.

1235 W. LeFevre Sterling 815-625-3519

Carpentry

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

Window Tinting *LIW &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWHV Hot Rods & Choppers Consignment / Sales 1807 Locust St. Sterling IL

(815) 625-2500

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Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breatheâ&#x201E;˘ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad

625-3600 284-2222

KRISâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; KARPENTRY (815)564-9576 For all your building needs incl. kitchens, baths, basements, siding, replacement windows, additions & trim carpentry. It's time to replace those old windows to save money on heating. Call for a free estimate. No job too large or too small. Kris is a craftsman with 30 yrs. exp.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured.

Cleaning Service

â&#x153;ąCarpet/ Upholstery â&#x153;ąMaid/Janitorial Residential & Commercial Available Now 815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

M&M Cleaning Service (Matt & Mandy) No job too small Home or Office Bonded & Insured Serving Lee & Ogle, Whiteside & LaSalle Counties 815-440-9121 or 815-677-6266

Clock/Watch Repair CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR . ( pair and ( stor all brands and *-' s of clocks and watc s . ma" &+) calls on Grandfat r clocks . ( pair all *-' s of ! , lry, and all work is do% on p( $ ) ) Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND ELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princ *on, IL 815-872-8321

Computer Repair G & H PC REPAIR Virus Removal & Data Recovery$50. We also do: ( grades ( # Reto$ ( # Restoratio ( ! Desig Hardware/Software Certified.

815-499-4871

Concrete Contractors

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36 yrs. Experience.

815-626-9026

Construction OSMER WOODWORKING For all your home repair and remodeling needs.

Additions, Decks Drywall, Siding and More!

Licensed, insured & bonded. *Free Estimates *Satisfaction Guaranteed Now accepting credit cards.

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Drywall DIEHL'S DRYWALL, INC. Also wallboard hanging & Interior Painting Over 20 yrs experience.

Call Jamie at 815-499-3047 or 815-225-9927

Dumpster Rental

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

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

Electricians C.P. ELECTRIC For Your Electrical Needs.

New Homes, 100 amp. Service Updates, Rewires 25 Yrs. Experience Â&#x2122;Licensed Â&#x2122;Bonded Â&#x2122;Insured Musky & Bass Fishing Consultant Leave Message 815-626-6219

Fireplaces Fireplace Safety Inspections Liners, damper replacement, screens, glass doors, chimney caps, log sets, inserts, wood, gas, electric, mantles, grates & more.

Anselmo's, Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Sterling 815-625-3519

Furniture Repair Days Furniture Repair Expert repairs on recliners, sofas, chairs, tables, beds, regluing.

815-626-5136

Genl. Contracting Gilbertson Construction Residential & Commercial.

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

(815)6220087.

Handyman A Families Handyman Huge Winter Discounts for all your home improvement needs. Make us your Families Handyman.

815-994-0075 B&S HANDYMAN SERVICE $Maintenance $ #" ! ! $ #ling Reasonable Rates 815-501-6994 LawnCare Service

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HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

Fall Clean Up & More Also, Snowplowing Free Estimates 815-625-8972

JR's Janitorial

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xperience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 www.mullerslane farm. com

Hauling A-1 HAULING Small or Large Truck Rentals Estate Clean-ups Garage & Building Demolition Construction Complete Septic Skid Loader & Back Hoe Work Materials Hauled Firewood 815-626-1956

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Painting BALAYTI PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Light Carpentry Pressure Washing 35 Years Experience Insured - References Cell #815-440-2202

SPECIALIZING IN erior Pa od r Cle sured d Bo ed , S k Falls area.

Now Accepting Credit & Debit Card Payments Free Estimates

815-739-2089 www.d sh e repair.or

Plumbing ALWAYS PLUMBING Commercial & Residential For all of your plumbing, mechanical and septic needs.

815-973-5298 lic.#058-183732

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Local Cell#

Roofing

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured CALL NOW FOR End of Summer Specials on Steel Roofing, Windows & Siding $ oofing $Siding $ # $ ecks $ tions $ es & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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24 HOUR SERVICE Now Offering Sewer Camera Service Visa, MC, Discover 815-285-7999 Lic# 058-172719

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured & oofing &Siding & indo$! & oors & tion!& Garages & %$ & cks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Roofing/Siding

(815) 857-3281

ALL - AROUND LAWN CARE Bush trimming Fall leaf clean-up Mowing Gutter cleaning Snow plowing 25 yrs. exp.

Free estimates Fully insured 815-456-3335 Blosser's Lawn Service Mowing & Trimming spring & fall Cleanup and More Call now for a FREE estimate!

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815-626-1333

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Specializing in:

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ing Roofing s/Win ws General Contracting & Construction 815-625-6142 Free Estimates

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

Power Washing

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Call Ben 815-590-2694

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured CALL NOW FOR End of Summer Specials on Steel Roofing, Windows & Siding $ oofing $Siding $ # $ ecks $ tions $ es & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

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High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

Climate Controlled Storage Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental Confidential Document Shredding We Ship FedEx & UPS! Expert Packaging Services Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales Office Hours: Mon-Fri. â&#x2DC;&#x203A; 8:306, Sat. â&#x2DC;&#x203A; 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Tree Service

Snowplowing MIKE'S SNOW PLOWING ommercial

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Storage

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Lawn Care

Storage

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LONG CONSTRUCTION General Contractor

815-973-3023 815-732-4408

Roofing/Siding

Franklin Storage Sizes 10x10 thru 10x40 2011 N. Brinton Ave. Dixon (815)285-0201 or (815)440-9563 Sterling Logistix is offering indoor or outdoor Boat & Camper storage. For info.

Call Scott 815626-0217 or s.bailey@sterling logistix.com

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Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

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Bookkeeper/Clerical Full Time Position Weekdays, 8:30 to 4:30

Includes medical records, HR duties, along with other clerical duties.

Must have bookkeeping experience, good organizational skills & computer skills.

Apply At: Franklin Grove Living & Rehab.

502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031 815-456-2374 Fax 815-456-2250 EOE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

503

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here Become an Aviation Maintenance Tech.

FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified Housing available.

Job placement assistance. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

HEALTH / MEDICAL

EMPLOYMENT

504

Caregiver position available with Frontier Hollow Homemaker Services. Part-time 1st & 2nd shift, weekends and PRN to provide services to physically disabled adults. On the job training provided.

Must possess a GED/High School diploma to apply.

Apply in person @ the STRIVE front office, 415 A Street, Prophetstown, IL.

EMPLOYMENT

505

Accountant or CPA with a 4 year degree. Pay Commensurate with experience.

Please No phone calls or walk-ins.

Please mail resume to: Brechon Farm Services, Inc. 1270 IL. State Route 26 South Dixon, IL. 61021

505

Fabricator Class A CDL Welder Full time. $30/hr. Must Driver Hauling have 15 yrs experiGrain & Fertilizer $20.00 per Hour plus overtime.

Hauling NH3 with a Hazmat endorsement $25.00 per Hour plus overtime. Must have 5 rience.

Please mail resume to:

ence.Please No phone calls or walk ins.

Mail resume to:

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. 1270 IL. State Route 26 South Dixon, IL. 61021

Diesel Mechanic

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. 1270 IL. State Route 26 South

Full time. $30/hr. Must have 15 yrs experience. Please No phone calls or walk ins.

Mail resume to:

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. 1270 IL. State Route 26 South Dixon, IL. 61021

CAB DRIVER Must know & live in Dixon. Week-ends a MUST! 815-2851000

EMPLOYMENT

505

"Partners In Excellence" OTR Drivers APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass passenger policy.

2012 & Newer equipment.

100% NO touch.

Butler Transport 1-800-528-7825 Angelo's III now seeking PT delivery drivers, open availability preferred, valid driver's license & ins. Required. Apply in person, 2405 W. 4th street ,Sterling, M T Th F 10 am-4pm.

No phone calls.

Body shop seeking person w/5 yrs. exp. Must have own tools. Please send replies to Box #1189, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081.

CDL-A Drivers: Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus. Solo and Teams. Excellent Home Time & Pay! BCBS Benefits.

Join Super Service!

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Seeking patient, caring impersonable individual to assist elderly couple with shopping, errands, light cooking & daily routines. In Sterling.

Contact 858-2121952.

Immediate Positions Available

Part-Time Building/Grounds Maintenance Responsible for coordinating and performing routine maintenance duties for each branch location. Previous maintenance experience required.

Part-Time Custodial/Courier Responsible for performing custodial duties for our Sterling West branch and daily courier delivery to each location.

ROCHELLE FOODS, LLC IS CURRENTLY SEEKING:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Positions require High School Diploma/GED and valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Both positions will average 20 hours per week and pay will vary with experience.

Sauk Valley Bank

Send Resume to:

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FDIC

Rochelle Foods, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation, has an immediate opening for a 3rd shift Industrial Electrical Technician in the Rochelle, IL plant.

A successful candidate will possess: s ! TWO YEAR DEGREE IN !UTOMATED %NGINEERING 4ECHNOLOGY OR equivalent degree or experience s ! STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF BOTH ALTERNATING CURRENT AND DIRECT CURRENT control circuitry including wiring, troubleshooting and design s ! STRONG 0,# BACKGROUND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROGRAMMING

troubleshooting and program modifications s !N UNDERSTANDING OF COMPUTERS AND OF HOW ELECTRONICS FUNCTION s 3TRONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ABILITY TO TAKE A PROJECT FROM THE drawing board to completion What are the advantages of working for Rochelle Foods? s (EALTH CARE BENElTS INCLUDING MEDICAL DENTAL VISION CARE

and prescription drug plan s %XCELLENT BENElTS PACKAGE INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE VACATION AND HOLIDAY PAY PROlT SHARING K AND PENSION s #OMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE QUALIlCATIONS Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Human Resources Manager, Rochelle Foods, LLC, 1001 S. Main St. Rochelle, IL 61068 or fax to (815)562-7136 or E-mail slelliott@hormel.com. !PPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE HOURS A DAY AT THE SECURITY OFlCE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR YOU MAY APPLY AT *OB 3ERVICE IN 2OCKFORD OR 3TERLING Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYMENT

505

Certified Welder Dixon manufacturer has a full-time, 1st shift position, with benefits, for an experienced pressure welder.

Qualifications: TIG, MIG, and brazing.

Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, and Copper.

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Great Pay. Class-A CDL required.

Owner Operators Welcome!

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1-888-713-6020 Experienced Full Time Ag Technician Competitive pay, holidays, benefits & retirement.

Send resume to Birkey's, at PO Box 128, Polo, IL 61064.

Gordon Trucking CDL-A Drivers Needed A better Carrier. A better Career.

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Excellent Hometime No East Coast.

EOE Call 7 days/wk!

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8N Ford, 4 speed, 3 pt., 12v, grill guard, exc. cond., $2250 w/ 2 bottom plow, $2350 w/ new 6 ft. blade, obo 815-379-2541.

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1995 Plymouth Neon, 161k, 4 cyl., auto, 35 mpg., w/many new parts, $1995 obo 815-973-1207

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1996 Buick Road Master station wagon.

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2008 Nissan Rogue, AWD, 105K mi., well maintained, $8,800 obo 608-515-6330.

2009 Pontiac Vibe, good tires, new brakes. Cherry red.

4dr. Interior great cond. $10,000/obo 815-994-0977. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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TRUCKS

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1999 Dodge Intrepid, 4 dr. $1500 OBO. 815-6266174.

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PARTS & ACC.

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1981 Hondamatic CM400. 1,110 mi., Vetter farring, saddel bags. $2500 815-946-2823 2001 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. Great condition. $8000 OBO. 815-441-5825.

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2001 24' Coachman Catalina Lite, sleeps 6, new AC. $4,500 815-9737909 or 973-0773 2008 Big Tex 5'x10' utility trailer, $600/obo 815-2882168.

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION Location - 11539 W. East Road, Forreston, IL 61030. Directions - Turn East on Willow Street, follow to end of road.

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The four bedroom house setting on 2.6 acres is located at 11539 W. East Rd, Forreston, IL 61030, Maryland Township, Ogle County, IL . It is in Forreston Unit 221 and Highland Community College 519 School Districts. A nice quiet location with a large yard, many trees including a wind break to the north, plus many out buildings.

Terms of Real Estate Auction - 10% down will be required day of auction. The balance is due on or before December 9, 2013, when a clear title will be provided. 2013 taxes will be prorated at closing. Owner has the right to accept or reject bid. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. For more information or inspection of the property, contact any of the phone numbers below.

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Sale to be held at the site located 1278 Rock Rd, Amboy, Illinois located in a part of section 33, bradford twp. Lee County, Illinois 4 miles east of the junction of routes 30 & 52 then north to farm on Rock Rd. Total acres tillable approximately 52 acres, MOL. PI for tillable acres-137.08, Buildings include two-story wooden frame house, 1776 sq. Ft., 4 bedrooms, outbuildings include large metal machine shed, harvestore silo, frame barn & cattle lot shed.

Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance on or before January 10,2014 When full posession be given.

Taxes for the year 2013 due and payable-2014 will be paid by seller. Any announcements day of sale take precedence over any previous advertised or announced terms and or conditions. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all bids, sale brochure available upon request.

Farm will be sold on a per acre basis bid price times 55 acres.

Owner: Donald Ramsdell Trust Charles Ramsdell, executor Auctioneers: Kevin Considine, Dixon IL phone 815-288-3303 Lic#440.000411 Art Johnson, Dixon IL ph 815-716-3017 lic#400.000473 United Country Burke Realty and Auction Service, Dixon IL â&#x20AC;&#x153;National marketing and local expertiseâ&#x20AC;?

Attorney: John E. Miller Miller, Lancaster and Walker, PC 15 E. Third St. Sterling, IL

Open House Sunday, October 27, 2013 1:00-3:00 P.M.

Huge Horse Farm Auction - Sterling, IL Formerly Double G Ranch, 24236 Lincoln Rd., Sterling, IL All buildings, house, equipment, horse stalls, fencing, arena and contents inside and outside of buildings will be sold at auction with NO reserves! ALL structures and items must be removed from property as soon as possible. (Stalls will be sold in groups).

Auction Listing: (blocks). The arena has aluminum bleachers on each side that will be sold framed, steel sided practice arena. There are hanging furnaces and ceiling

wooden fencing and post will be sold as pens, waters and misc. inside pens bleachers, hay rack, bat wing pull behind mower, newer Ford tractor, old

LAND DOES NOT SELL AUCTIONEERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: This sale consists of a very nice horse arena and buildings and the home are in very good condition and have been taken care of, If you are looking for any agriculture buildings of any size, or a very nice 2 story home you do not want to miss this sale, Remember no land sells all structures must be taken down and removed from this property as soon as possible, contact auctioneer for removal time frames.

YOUNGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUCTIONEERING Rob Young: 815-632-8000 a Email: youngsauctions@yahoo.com Illinois License No. 441.000593 TERMS: Cash or a good check with proper ID, Settlement in full the day of sale, NO items removed until settled for, Not responsible for items after bid off, Not responsible for accidents; all structures and items at this sale are AS IS, Announcements day of sale take precedence over all advertisements, All building dimensions are approximate measurements, Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auctions is acting as an agent for the seller. Cash or good check with proper I.D. and letter from your bank.

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Friday, November 8, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. Estate of Donald Ramsdell Trust

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Chest w/hankie drawers; oval library table; rd oak table cut down for coffee table ; oak drop leaf table; enamel top tables; Formica top table; Sellers type cupboard top; Mission oak shelf; metal bed frame; trunk; various chairs; wicker baby buggy; Maytag wringer washer; New Royal & The Eldredge treadle sewing machines; Western Flyer Rocket wagon; sled; wood egg crate; cast registers; wood wagon tongue; 3 hay cars; hay knives; 2 cast shelf brackets; cast pail; various size meat grinders; kerosene lamps; 2 qt butter churn; 4 gal Blue Ribbon crock; banded crock bowl; Firestone ash tray; old kitchen utensils; bell collection; old games; sheet music; Rogers silver service set; enamelware; Precious Moments; mantle clock; amber 3 footed Carnival bowl w/deer & berries; green Carnival punch bowl; Hull 5½â&#x20AC;? pitcher; RS Prussia C&S; German covered dish; Red Wing 76 vase; Frankoma dish; Homer Laughlin china set; lots more misc.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440.000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440.000185)815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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