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PROPHETSTOWN FIRE | THE RECOVERY

Fundraiser collects $21,000 Tampico duo raises money for victims with T-shirt sales

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

PROPHETSTOWN – On the back table of the Prophetstown Main Street office lay 17 checks. And just across the street, construction crews were filling in a hole where one of eight downtown buildings destroyed by fire once stood.

By 9:50 a.m. Monday, five of those checks had been picked up by victims of the July 15 fire who lost their home, business or property. This round of checks was the result of

T-shirts sold by Kate Fisk and Jamie Mosher – about 2,300 T-shirts raised $21,000.

Prophetstown has a population of less than 2,100.

Fisk and Mosher sold the T-shirts through a Facebook page. They ordered 2,100 to start, but expected to sell only 50 or so. By the second day, they said, the sale had taken off. The weekend after the Monday fire, they had sold 1,000.

One of those T-shirts was sent to Korea, to a former foreign exchange student who went to school with Fisk during the 200607 school year. She found out about the Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com fire and the fundraiser through Facebook, Larry DeNeve, Prophetstown Main Street the only promoting that Fisk and Mosher economic development chairman, disdid. cusses a plan for future development at FUNDRAISER CONTINUED ON A3 the fire site.

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INSURANCE | AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Uninsured can begin enrollment Agencies say they are ready to help

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

You might have heard the debates over Obamacare – the politics, the shouting, the lastminute deadlines.

Today, the Affordable Care Act takes flight, unless by some political miracle, congressional Republicans repeal it.

The health departments for Whiteside and Lee counties now have counselors in place to help the uninsured navigate the new marketplace for health care insurance.

Starting today, people can look at their insurance options at healthcare.gov as part of the Affordable Care Act. In recent months, the federal government has scrambled to get ready for the launch of Obamacare. Much of the preparation has gone down to the wire: County health departments were expecting to get outreach materials from the federal government on Monday, one day ahead of the launch. And counselors received state and federal training only in the past few weeks.

Beth Fiorini, public health administrator for the Whiteside County Health Department, said her agency has already received about 40 inquiries about the Affordable ENROLLMENT CONTINUED ON A3

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Val Schweiss, CGH Digestive Health director, stands in the new Digestive Health Center Monday. CGH will show off the building at an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today.

Hospital focuses on comfort New digestive center unveiled

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

STERLING – When the first patients are treated at CGH Medical Center’s new Digestive Health Center on Saturday, not all of the improvements will be visible.

The $2.5 million project, which took nearly a year to complete, was done with the overall patient experience and privacy in mind, said Val Schweiss, director of the Digestive Health Center.

“One of the things I hold dear is privacy,” she said. “It’s not always comfortable for people to be seen here. ... Privacy was a big deal.”

CGH will have a ribboncutting for the new Digestive Health Center and an open house today. There will

For more coverage Go to www.SaukValley. com to see a video tour of CGH Medical Center’s new Digestive Health Center. also be a groundbreaking ceremony for the $8 million emergency room renovation.

The new facility was built, in part, for additional space.

The old facility saw about 3,300 patients last year, who averaged 3 hours from arrival to departure. The new facility was designed to shorten that time, by creating a more efficient layout, Schweiss said.

The first change patients and their families see at the Digestive Health Center will be a dedicated waiting room, which will have a TV and a complimentary hospitality cart, with some food and beverages.

Without a waiting room dedicated for the Digestive Health Center, patients often waited in the cafeteria, the

emergency room or the main lobby, and were notified a doctor was ready to see them by a pager, similar to those at a restaurant, Schweiss said.

The new entrance is across the hall from the waiting room. To get into the center, non-medical staff have to ring a bell, and the nurses on the inside can use a camera to see who’s at the door.

Inside the center there are nine bays, an increase from the eight in the old center, which was built 18 years ago with six. Two additional bays were added in the last few years, Schweiss said.

As a result, Schweiss said she came up with a color scheme and design – blue and tan with prairie grass imagery – to keep the patients comfortable. The new Digestive Health Center has a different feel and look than the rest of the medical center.

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Emergency room renovation The $8 million CGH Emergency Department renovation and expansion of the space that was built in 1992, will take between 15 and 18 months to complete, said Dr. Paul Steinke, the hospital’s president and CEO. The emergency room has been upgraded with new equipment over the years. It was built to service 14,000 visitors a year, but last year saw approximately 29,000 patients, Steinke said.

The work will be done in three phases, with the emergency room entrance moving to the hospital’s east entrance for the second phase.

The emergency center will be operational in its current location during the renovations, Steinke said.

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | LOCAL IMPACT

Some offices expected to close doors

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

The Social Security office in Sterling was open Monday. A handful of people were there late morning. Sizable photos of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hung on the wall.

A security guard greeted a reporter walking into the office along East Lincolnway. The reporter asked whether the office would be open today if the government shuts down.

He didn’t know, so he asked a supervisor. The supervisor emerged from her office and referred the reporter to an agency spokeswoman in Chicago, who couldn’t be reached for comment.

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DIXON – A Dixon man was arrested in Rockford Monday in connection with an ongoing drug investigation conducted by local police along with Blackhawk Area Task Force.

Justin E. Justin E. Epps Epps, 28, was taken into custody

by Dixon Police at about 11:30 a.m. after a tip that a particular vehicle would be traveling from Dixon to Rockford to buy heroin. Dixon Police and task force officers located the vehicle, and Epps was an occupant.

Police say that earlier Epps had been seen talking to an unknown person at a car wash on Rockford’s northwest side. A short time later,

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Epps was arrested near the Rockford Police Department. At the time of the arrest, police say they found less than 1 gram of heroin and less than one gram of cocaine on Epps.

Epps was charged with two counts of unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and one count each of criminal drug conspiracy and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

He was brought back to Dixon and turned over to Lee County Jail, awaiting bond.

Dixon Police remind citizens with information about any crimes to contact Dixon Police Department at 815-2884411, or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-228-4488. Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible for rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

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“We’ve sent to South Carolina, Florida, a lot to Arizona,� Fisk said. “To just about every state, pretty much.�

For now, the T-shirt sales are done. There’s $1,000 left, which will be used to order hooded sweatshirts, Fisk said, to continue the fundraiser into the fall. “Especially with football, I think it would be really cool to go to a game and see nothing but orange sweatshirts,� Fisk said. “And that’s part of the colors, the high school and city colors.�

Dolores Francis was the sixth person to pick up her check. She had owned D’s Variety and Crafts for 35 years.

Francis lost everything except her car and what she was wearing when she ran out of her building July 15, after she was awakened by a firefighter. “It was torched,� she said of her building. “[The fire] came down through the roof and destroyed all my personal property. And if I hadn’t gotten out of there, I would’ve been crisp.�

Francis is now living in an apartment in Prophetstown. She’s still working and making hand-painted glass ornaments and origami from sheet music, among other items, but said she won’t reopen her business. She can make her crafts from her new apartment, she said. “I don’t want it to slow down,� Francis said. “I mean, I was going to retire some day, but not this way.�

She has furniture in her apartment, and the donation checks have helped her put her life back together. She’ll have to buy winter clothes soon, because what she had was lost in the fire.

Prophetstown took control of the eight lots and will give them to developers or the former building owners that want to rebuild. Francis won’t be among them, but she wants whatever is there to bring people into town for a positive reason. “I want things to be here that are good for Proph-

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Shirley Ott (back) hugs Kate Fisk, after receiving a check from Fisk and Jamie Mosher. Ott ran The Ceramic Shop for 35 years before the downtown fire destroyed all of her belongings.

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How to help Prophetstown has set up a fund, “Rebuild Prophetstown Strong,� to help clean up and rebuild the downtown. Donations can be made to Farmers National Bank branches in Prophetstown, Geneseo and Morrison, as well as IH Mississippi Valley

Go to www.SaukValley. com to see a video of some of the fire victims receiving their checks, and hear Kate Fisk and Jamie Mosher talk about their fundraiser. etstown and bring business here – bring people to town that want to come here for a reason,� she said. “The town has been hurt by all of this, tremendously. And we need businesses that are going to bring people to town.�

Cindy Eriks, owner of Cindy Jean’s Restaurant, picked up a check Monday.

But it’s not the first check she’s received since the fire. Strangers and customers have been mailing her checks since the fire, some with $50 and some with $100 or more, she said.

The money she’s received in the mail and on Monday will help to defray some of the cost of the cleanup. Her insurance covered only $10,000 toward that cost, she said.

The hardest thing for Eriks during the past 2 months has been grieving over the loss of personal and sentimental items, but she’s getting better. “I’ve come to the realization that at least I have the picture in my mind of

what it was that my grandmother had given me or great-grandmother,� she said. “Although we do have the three quilts my great-grandmother made.

They are burnt on the outside. The inside squares are OK, so I’m going to take it somewhere and get one quilt made out of it.�

One of the first items she found that wasn’t destroyed was a framed Bible verse – Jeremiah 29:11 – about God providing a plan.

Her son’s guns were destroyed, Eriks said. “His big Bible, it’s burnt around the edges. And you open it up and you can read it clear as day. To me, that was a sign from God that that’s what was important.�

Two brothers were arrested the day after the fire and later charged with arson, residential arson, and 14 counts of criminal damage to property, all felonies.

The boys, 16 and 12 years old, are due back in court Oct. 8. Police say the fire

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was sparked after the boys set fire to paper and cardboard in a recycling bin behind Cindy Jean’s.

Eriks said she wants the boys to be treated as if they were her children or grandchildren. “It’s very important that they’re backing these kids up,� Mosher said from a seat in the Main Street office, not more than 100 feet from where the fire raged. “Because being negative toward them is not going to help with their future at all. I’d say 90 percent of the town is backing them and supporting them.�

“I have high hopes that it will be very successful for all of us,� she said. “It’ll work, and people will see that it works. Will it need to be tweaked? Sure, it will.�

Cathy Ferguson, administrator of the Lee County Health Department, said she’s happy that her agency is part of the effort to expand access to health care. “It’s exciting and scary at the same time,� she said. “Anytime you increase access to health care, it’s good for public health.�

The Whiteside County department has three employees – Kelly Veltrop, Rebecca Cory Law Engelbarts and Melissa Spangler – who will be dedicated to helping people enroll for h e a l t h Cory insurance, Law while Lee County is contracting with Rebecca Engelbarts to provide that service.

The counselors, whose salaries are federally funded, are certified to help people with the new law.

Engelbarts said she will focus on getting the word out about the law. She has already been speaking with small businesses, whose employees stand to benefit, she said. “It’ll be exciting, but there will be bumps in the road,� she predicted.

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Fiorini said. “They were saying you could only Kelly sign up in Veltrop November or December. You can sign up for the next 6 months.�

About a third of the Melissa people who Spangler visit the Whiteside County department’s federally funded health clinic are uninsured, Fiorini said. The Affordable Care Act, she said, is an opportunity to get all of those people on Medicaid or some other insurance.

Engelbarts said counselors’ assistance will be especially important. “For those who have been uninsured, they may not understand insurance lingo. This is a whole new world,� she said. “It’s a good thing for everyone.�

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OBITUARIES Sharon Bittinger POLO – Sharon Bittinger, 67, of Polo, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at her home after a brief battle with cancer.

Sharon was born May 1, 1946, in Dixon, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Little) England.

Sharon graduated from Dixon High School in 1964. She worked for Anchor Coupling Co. in Dixon and Sterling from October 1973 to January 2009. She also worked as a part-time rural mail carrier in Dixon for several years.

She enjoyed making crafts and was a vendor at the Autumn on Parade craft show for more than 25 years. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

She especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s school and sporting activities. After retirement, she spent her time going to garage sales with family and friends. Sharon delighted her family with her great sense of humor, which was well-known in the poetry she wrote about her family and life growing up.

Survivors include one daughter, Karen Merlak, and one son, Larry “Ben�

(Jo) Bittinger, both of Polo; three sisters, Janet (Ron) Bushman of Dixon, Linda (Paul) Erisman of Franklin Grove, and Bobbi (Jack) Deen of Leaf River; and five grandchildren, Stephanie, Matt, and Clint Merlak, and Hayden and Garrett Bittinger.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; and her stepfather, Leonard Warner.

At Sharon’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral services.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a celebration of life from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. All who knew her are welcome to attend.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome. com to send condolences.

Ruth E. Woodring STERLING – Ruth E. Schilling Funeral Home Woodring, 95, of Sterling, in Sterling is handling died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. arrangements.

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Helen D. Oldham STERLING – Helen D. Oldham, 98, of Sterling, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Coventry Village in Sterling.

Helen was born March 4, 1915, in Zearing, the daughter of Magnus and Freida (Elliason) Olson.

She was united in marriage to John Oldham on Dec. 14, 1945, in Princeton. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2003.

She was a homemaker all her life, and loved to knit for “Knit For Kids.�

She is survived by one daughter, Nadine Oldham of Sterling; one son, Arthur (Diane) Oldham of Tampico; one granddaughter, Renee Robinson of Arizona; two great-grandchildren, Samantha and Andrew;

and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one grandson, Cory; one brother, Richard; and one sister, Hazel.

A private graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Greenville-Fairfield Cemetery in New Bedford, with Butch McNinch officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to Happy Tails Animal Shelter in Rock Falls.

Visit www.garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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her brothers, Mike (Billie) McDaniel of Chadwick and Kevin McDaniel of Savanna; and her granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, James Colclasure; and her brother, Timothy McDaniel.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls, followed by burial at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, with the Rev. William Cherry officiating.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Terry D. Hughes ROCK FALLS – Terry D. Hughes, 64, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Sept.

29, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and

Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

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Struckman, 90, of Savan- L a w - J o n e s F u n e r a l na, died Saturday, Sept. Home in Savanna is han28, 2013, at Elizabeth dling arrangements.

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Area’s lawmakers share their stance controversial additions such as delaying the Affordable Care Act or approving construction According to many of the Keystone pipeline.

Bustos previously media accounts, Social Security offices will voted to delay for a year remain open during the individual mana “government shut- date in the Affordable down,� but the federal Care Act, which would agency plans to reduce require everyone to get staffing, which could health insurance or pay mean delays in the pro- a tax. She voted against cessing of applications. the delay of the entire The Sauk Valley doesn’t law for a year. have a big presence of “The Senate would not federal employees, but a accept that,� her spokesman, Colin Milshutdown would Inside ligan, said. “The affect a few ,AWMAKERS consequences area agencies. of a government D e p a r t m e n t COUNT DOWN of Agriculture TO THE FEDERAL shutdown will be very bad.� offices would SHUTDOWN In a speech on close their doors, WHILE )LLINOIS but the Veter- BRACES ITSELF the House floor, Bustos said she ans Affairs clinic A11. was willing to in Sterling is expected to remain open. work with those with Meanwhile, the area’s whom she disagrees “to two congressmen reflect find solutions that put the partisan divide in people before politics.�

In a statement over the Congress.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, weekend, Kinzinger called R-Channahon, who the vote to delay Obamrepresents Lee Coun- acare “bipartisan.� Only ty, joined the House two Democrats, though, Republican majority supported the delay. Both in voting for a bill to represent conservative fund the government districts and had voted at current levels, while against the Affordable delaying Obama’s health Care Act in the first place. “Is that a bipartisan care law for a year.

The Democratic Sen- bill?� Milligan said. ate has already rejected “Technically, yes. But it that position, and even was pretty party line.� if such a bill passed both In his statement, KinzHouses, Obama has inger said the federal government “should give promised to veto it.

If no agreement is every American the same reached, the govern- 1-year delay from the burment will shut down dens of Obamacare that today, the start of the the Obama administration gave to big businesses.� federal fiscal year. “With new delays, glitchRep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, who es and confusion each represents Whiteside week, Democrats should County, said she wants welcome this opportunity to avoid a government to prevent this train wreck shutdown. She favors a of a law from taking bill to continue funding effect [today],� the statethe government, without ment said.

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STERLING – Karen L. Colclasure, 65, of Sterling, died Sunday, Sept.

29, 2013, at her home.

She had worked as a registered nurse at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, and later at several area nursing homes.

She was born Feb. 19, 1948, in Sterling, the daughter of Edward and Joan (Miller) McDaniel.

Karen married Richard Colclasure on Dec. 3, 1971, in Rock Falls.

Survivors include her husband, her daughter, Kimberly Colclasure, and her sister, Sue (Danny) Phillips, all of Sterling;

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DIXON – The 2013 Petunia Festival brought in enough revenue to make up for 4 years of losses.

In turn, that means good things for next year’s 50th anniversary edition, said Andrew Bollman, Petunia Festival Board president.

With still more revenue to finalize, July’s Petunia Festival in Dixon generated between $50,000 and $60,000, Bollman said.

The sum of the previous four years’ losses totaled between $50,000 and $60,000. “Our mission isn’t to make money, but instead to put on as good of a festival as possible,� Bollman said. “When we make over what we spend, however, we can invest more into the next year to do bigger events. We try to put on as many free events as we can.�

Extreme heat in 2011 led to poor attendance and caused the festival board to put together a tighter budget this past summer.

Milder temperatures this time around and the festival’s move from Page Park to Heritage Crossing were two of the biggest factors in the increased revenue, Bollman said.

After the success of the Mumford & Sons concert in August 2012, the Petunia Festival Board moved the entertainment stage and the Taste of Sauk downtown. Portions of River Street and Hennepin Avenue were closed for the festival.

The Peoria Avenue bridge was closed Sunday for the parade and fireworks. “The setup itself is going to be very similar [next year],� Bollman said.

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Thousands of people packed the downtown Saturday night to hear the 1990s alternative rock band Spin Doctors, this year’s Petunia Festival headliners. “The stage setup really worked with having the sponsorship tent in the Beanblossom parking lot area. A lot of people liked the bridge being closed that Sunday for the fireworks. We’ll look more into closing the bridge Friday night up to the fireworks, but that’s something that’s up to the City Council.�

Saturday, July 6 events drew the largest crowds.

About 5,000 people were in attendance to see the Spin Doctors, the featured entertainment. Also, Country Night and evening artists featuring Gina Venier and the Gentlemen and Dot Dot Dot drew very well, Bollman said.

The new Brush, Broom and Bloom painting competition, sponsored by Dixon Main Street, was deemed a success and should return.

The carnival did better, too, he said. Carnival operators were worried breaking up the festival would have a negative impact, but families liked

the separation. Additionally, admission into the carnival was free, meaning guardians didn’t have to pay to get in.

The Taste of Sauk drew the only complaints, Bollman said. The festival board focused on attracting local food vendors this year as opposed to previous years when vendors from outside the community were invited. “People told us, ‘We can get this food any time,’�

Bollman said. “They wanted us to bring back more of the outside vendors. We’ll be looking to do that next year.�

A separate committee is working on ideas for the festival’s 50th anniversary next summer. The group has met several times and has come up with 80 to 100 ideas. About 4 or 5 of the best ideas could be selected and introduced as new events.

The festival board is working on putting

together a book to commemorate the anniversary, and some contests or events could be held in the days leading up to the festival. “Everything is in the idea stages,� Bollman said. “We like to challenge ourselves; we try to outdo ourselves each year. Maybe we can put on a bigger show entertainment-wise.�

The Petunia Festival Board is not funded by the city of Dixon and is a separate non-profit organization, depending on the revenue from the event and fundraisers leading up to it. “A big thanks has to go out to the public and our sponsors,� Bollman said. “They really did come out and support the new venue. The overwhelming amount of support and positive feedback from the public and sponsors is what led to the success.�

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Manuel E. Rivera 10/1/1929 - 1/27/1976 Gone but not forgotten I thought of you today, for it is your birthday. That is nothing NEW. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake. For now God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.

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“Relaxed people tend to do better in a procedure,�

Schweiss said. “They need less sedation.�

The new center has an upgraded endoscope, which is used for looking inside the body. The new endoscope is high definition and uses narrow band imaging, which uses light of the blue and green wavelengths, to give the medical staff a clearer, almost 3-dimensional image, Schweiss said.

It’s an element of the new center that was implemented into the old one while the construction was being done. “[We] didn’t want to wait for the new walls to use them,� Schweiss said.

In a back closet of the new Digestive Health Center, near the room that will store the center’s instruments, is an upgrade patients will likely never see, but Schweiss said it is one of the most important.

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The new Digestive Health Center will begin seeing patients Saturday.

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ABOVE LEFT: Val Schweiss, CGH Digestive Health Center director, talks about the cabinets in which new high-definition endoscopes are stored.

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STERLING – A Sterling man was in jail Monday after turning himself in to Sterling police on charges that he sold prescription drugs to an informant Sept. 23, police said.

Jon R. Comer, 37, was arrested and charged with

unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 2 felony, and unlawful Jon delivery of Comer a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a park, a Class 1 felony. Class 1 felonies carry

sentences of up to 15 years in prison, while Class 2 felonies carry up to 7 years.

Sterling Police detective J.D. Sanders said Comer was cooperative in the investigation.

Comer is in the Whiteside County Jail on a $30,000 bond. His next court appearance is set for Thursday.

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DIXON – Just days into its fundraising campaign, United Way of Lee County is at 20 percent of its $406,000 goal.

That’s because donations from the agency’s Pacesetters were $79,441, it was announced at Saturday’s kickoff event, held in downtown Dixon in conjunction with Scarecrow Festival.

Raynor Garage Doors employees led Pacesetters donations with $36,524, up 13 percent from last year. Other donations announced were Donaldson ($22,000), Anchor Coupling ($10,175), Ken Nelson Auto Mall ($1,693), and Lee County Council on Aging ($2,354). The donations from Donaldson, Anchor Coupling and the Council on Aging were comparable or slightly more than

previous years, United Way of Lee County said in a news release.

Results will be announced next week of additional donations from Ken Nelson from its promotion this week of $10 per oil change going to United Way. Four report sessions for volunteers on the fundraising campaign are planned, the first scheduled for Oct. 9 at Midland States Bank, 101 W. First St., Dixon.

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Quinn appeals ruling in bid to expand powers Governor is not giving up on salary veto

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

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The power of encouragement T

he news out of Washington seldom has room for stories of heartwarming friendship these days.

We were thus intrigued by how two Illinois stroke victims – one a U.S. senator who works in Washington, the other an 11-year-old boy – came to become pen pals.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., suffered an ischemic stroke in January 2012, which partially paralyzed his body.

The senator had been a healthy, active man, which made news of his stroke all the more surprising.

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Washington to visit Kirk.

The traumatic, lifechanging experience of Letters from an 11-year-old constituent helped Illinois’ junior U.S. senator recover a stroke bound them together. from a serious stroke. The pen-pal Kirk credits the pen-pal relationship with inspirfriendship that evolved demonstrates ing him to persevere the power of encouragement. through intense physical therapy and get back on To recover, Kirk had a Kirk didn’t give up. By his feet. long and difficult road working hard, he graduThe power of encourahead. ally learned to use the agement and friendEnter Jackson Cunstricken muscles again. ship is strong. The story ningham of Oakwood in One year later, Kirk had of Sen. Kirk and his central Illinois. recovered to the point 11-year-old constituent The boy, who suffered a that he could walk up the is proof. stroke the previous year, Capitol steps.

If only such encouragedecided to write to Kirk.

And Kirk wrote back to ment and friendship Jackson told how physiJackson. could be spread across cal therapy had helped He and the boy the Capitol, maybe lasthim greatly. exchanged many letters ing solutions to our He encouraged Kirk not during his recovery. Jack- nation’s problems would to give up. son recently traveled to not be so elusive.

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Let states keep control of fracking Federal rules not needed to ensure safety DOUG WHITLEY St. Charles

We are writing [to U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy] as state chambers of commerce where high-volume, hydraulic fracturing with horizontal drilling occurs within our individual state borders.

Illinois recently became a new member of the club of states that have promulgated rules and/or passed legislative regulations ensuring hydraulic fracturing is employed safely, transparently, and with a continued commitment to environmental protection.

We want to reinforce a request that the U.S. EPA continue to allow state regulators to take the lead on hydraulic fracturing-related regulations.

We’ve all seen the benefits of the increase in oil and natural gas supply because of the growth of this unconventional

development. It’s clear that state regulatory efforts have enabled the country to enjoy the tremendous economic growth and job creation generated from this relatively new energy Doug production, Whitley while also ensuring environmental protection isn’t compromised.

Common-sense, effective regulations are necessary to govern the use of hydraulic fracturing, embracing this responsibility through regulation particular to the unique characteristics of our respective states. This is why we oppose any new federal intervention that would disrupt the regulatory frameworks of the states.

OUR PEOPLE HAVE benefited from the oil and gas boom associated with shale – all under the regulatory eyes of their state’s DNR or EPA. No one knows the local geology, land, and water better than state agency

staff; different states have different areas of focus when it comes to regulating hydraulic fracturing.

The current structure allows states the wherewithal to ban hydraulic fracturing within their borders if that’s the perceived collective wish of the electorate.

We’re concerned that federal oversight will be too difficult to manage with such a dichotomy of environmental issues in states as diverse as Colorado, Illinois, Texas, West Virginia, and others.

We recommend the U.S. Bureau of Land Management adhere to the same restraint when it comes to managing oil and gas extraction in federal lands. Different areas have different needs, and even within a state, it makes sense to have one set of rules and regulations that protect the environment. This is easier and more effective for the state’s regulators and creates more certainty for the industry.

Finally, as we look forward to new technological advances in the hydraulic fracturing industry, individual

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

states are more than nimble enough to react and amend the regulatory models so they provide the appropriate protections for the land and its citizens.

OUR STATES HAVE enjoyed or are looking to reap the benefits of the relatively new energy development that is changing the face of our country’s energy portfolio. We have a great new resource of energy, being done in a regulated environment that protects our air, land, and water quality, creating millions of quality jobs for Americans.

We hope you’ll agree that it’s unnecessary for the U.S. EPA or Bureau of Land Management to generate additional rules or otherwise usurp local expertise, and that prudence would dictate continuing the successful tradition of having the states protect their assets in the manner that works best for them.

Note to readers: Doug Whitley is president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. The letter is co-signed by 16 state chambers of commerce.

A bipartisan chorus seemed to rise as one last week to urge Gov. Pat Quinn not to appeal a ruling by a Cook County judge. The judge ruled the governor had violated the state constitution when he vetoed lawmaker salaries last summer. Quinn said he vetoed the appropriations because he was tired of waiting for legislators to finish a pension reform plan.

Despite urgings by both Democrats and Republicans to drop the whole thing, Quinn forged ahead, issuing a defiant statement in which he vowed to pursue an appeal of Judge Neil Cohen’s decision to void the veto and order lawmaker paychecks to be processed “immediately.�

Judge Cohen agreed with Quinn on one issue about veto process, but then went on to declare Quinn’s veto wasn’t valid from the moment it was issued.

Cohen did so by relying on the meaning of a single word: “changes.�

Quinn had argued that transcripts from the 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention clearly showed that delegates hoped to stop legislators from increasing their salaries when they agreed on language that prevented “changes in the salary of a member� from taking effect during that member’s term of office after his or her most recent election.

Cohen relied on two dictionary definitions to declare that the common meaning of “changes� included both increases and decreases. Therefore, Quinn’s veto violated the Constitution and was declared null and void.

It’s actually a pretty well reasoned and informed decision, especially considering the fact that Judge Cohen seemed more than a little out of his element during a previous hearing.

He didn’t appear to understand the briefs that had already been presented, and appeared confused at times about the constitution and general procedure. He even agreed to put off his decision by a week so that Madigan and Cullerton could file another brief, but then went ahead without them and gave them what they had asked for.

OK, BACK TO THE appeal, which is no surprise, to say the least. Even setting aside the overwhelming popularity of the governor’s veto and Quinn’s natural stubbornness, there should have never been any doubt that Quinn would attempt to appeal this ruling.

Quinn has jealously guarded his powers and attempted – often bungling – to expand the pow-

“The First Amendment is the people’s pact with government to take risks in the name of freedom.�

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ers of his office ever since he was elevated in 2009.

One of the ways he’s done that is by issuing presidential-like “signing statements.� His latest, issued in July, promised he would not allow a bill he’d signed to undermine the state’s compliance with a class action consent decree.

Quinn is the first to use such statements, which are normally reserved for vetoes.

He also constantly has meddled in the affairs of various boards and commissions, demanding resignations of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees after a political influence scandal and recently calling for the ouster of the director of the state’s torture commission. He Gov. Pat attempted to Quinn pack SouthGovernor has ern Illinois a history of protecting and University’s expanding his board this powers. year in order to get his way at that university, but was solidly rebuked when the Senate unanimously rejected his appointees.

QUINN CALLED FOR the “fumigation� of state government when he was first elevated to the office, but then resisted several legislative efforts designed to get rid of Blagojevich holdovers, saying it was his job to fire them.

An appeal, therefore, would be right in line with Quinn’s history of protecting and expanding his powers. He clearly believes he had the absolute right to veto those salaries and that the judge was wrong to stop him. This is more than just a political game to Quinn.

He acts like such a goofball at times that it’s often difficult to take what he says and does at face value, but this is obviously very serious business to the governor.

Make no mistake, Quinn wants the right to do this again. And he wants his successors to have this right in order to bring the General Assembly to heel.

Illinois governors are constitutionally strong, so state legislative leaders have compensated for their comparative weakness by building huge political fiefdoms and devising innumerable rules to stymie the governor’s powers. Quinn appears to be trying to inject some balance into the government with this veto.

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SEATTLE – When her daughter was going into the fifth grade 2 years ago, Jodie Howerton reviewed the HIV/AIDS educational materials that would be used in her child’s class – and was appalled by what she saw.

The opening clip of a video, circa early 1990s, featured this headline: “Thousands die of AIDS.” In it, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was dressed as a growling, red monster, and there was a cameo appearance by the Grim Reaper.

The outdated images and statistics about AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), and the virus that causes it, were particularly troublesome to the Woodinville, Wash., mother of three, who had adopted a son born with HIV and who worried the video would perpetuate existing stereotypes.

Treatment for HIV/ AIDS has advanced lightyears in the 3 decades since the first U.S. cases were reported. Now, with proper medications, those infected can live long and relatively healthy lives.

“There was not a word about being born with the virus,” Howerton said of the video, which the district has since stopped using. “It was a scary, fear-based video that would teach people how to be afraid of my son.”

Working with the Northshore School District where her daughter was enrolled at Cottage Lake Elementary School, Howerton scoured the Internet for current and ageappropriate videos to replace the district’s lastcentury set.

Finding none, the communications specialist set about to make some.

As part of a campaign she’s calling Redefine Positive, Howerton sat down a year ago with representatives from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation, Public Health – Seattle & King County, Northshore schools, and other parents and advocates to discuss a series of documentary-style educational videos that could be used not just at her children’s school, but in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the state.

To learn more For more information about the Redefine Positive project, go to http://giveto.seattlechildrens.org/HIVvideo or www.indiegogo. com/projects/redefinepositive.

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Michael and Jodie Howerton are shown with Alex, 13, left, Caleb, 11, and Mduduzi, 8, at home in Woodinville, Wash., on Sept. 24. Three years ago the Howertons adopted Mduduzi, who is HIV-positive. Because of the dated materials being used to teach about HIV in schools, Jodie Howerton has embarked on a search to find better means of instruction.

Production work on the first two videos is to begin in November.

“Not many kids are being born in the U.S. with this disease, but a number of kids who are HIV-positive are being adopted,” she said.

“These kids, like my son, are going to sit down in classrooms where inaccurate, outdated information is being presented.”

Howerton says she worries that without the latest and most accurate information, children like her son would be discriminated against and ostracized.

“It’s time to educate all our kids in a way that reduces the devastating stigma still associated with HIV.” Washington is one of 33 states along with the District of Columbia that mandate schools teach children about HIV/ AIDS. The state Legislature passed the law at the height of the AIDS epidemic in 1988, requiring that education on the “life-threatening dangers of the disease, its spread and prevention begin in the fifth grade.”

Parents are allowed to review the teaching materials.

While OSPI establishes model curricula that districts can use in elementary, middle, and high school, it’s up to each district to determine how

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The idea is to remove the stigma. You don’t want to get this, but you don’t have to be afraid of people who have it.

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Jodie Howerton, founder of Redefine Positive campaign

that information is delivered.

Many use videos to supplement written material and classroom discussions — accommodating those students who are better visual learners, said Suzanne Hidde She said her office has heard directly from parents and districts that some of the videos being used are outdated or inadequate. Many of them have outdated statistics or present the progression of the disease as it stood before the development of antiretroviral drugs that control the virus.

Hidde said state and local budget constraints have kept the information from being updated.

“Often school districts use material that might be older – maybe a textbook, video, or DVD – and supplement it with more recent, updated information,” she said.

OSPI has a lending library with material that districts may borrow, but that, too, is old, and

Hidde said the agency is updating it and may discontinue it because many districts use streaming videos.

Sandra Tracy, health and nursing supervisor for the Northshore schools, said the district was aware the fifth-grade video wasn’t perfect and for years had been searching for a more recent one – without luck.

“The videos are supplementary; they’re not required,” she said.

“Many teachers like to use them as a way to start the dialogue.”

After Howerton raised concerns, the district replaced the fifth-grade video with the one used for sixth-graders – a per-

haps less engaging one that features adults talking to children about AIDS. Twenty years ago, Tracy said, more parents would come to the school to view the HIV/AIDS material because the disease was still new and parents were concerned about what schools would be telling their children.

These days, not so much.

Howerton first met her son, Mduduzi (they call him Duzi), 6 years ago on a humanitarian trip to South Africa where he was living in a group home.

He was 2 at the time and had been born with HIV. For the first time, Howerton said, she began learning about the disease “in a very real way.”

“We didn’t go to South Africa thinking we would adopt; it was never part of the plan. My husband and I had two healthy kids at home, and we thought we could easily parent these kids.”

Duzi came home with the family 3 years ago when he was 5.

Self-employed, Howerton has spent hours over the past year working on promotion and fundraising for her video campaign. There’s no money in it for her.

She estimates it will cost $125,000 to produce all four videos. She’s using the crowdfunding platform The videos will feature people from all walks of life living with the disease and will carry current statistics and information about prevention, transmission, and compassion.

“The idea is to remove the stigma,” Howerton said. “You don’t want to get this, but you don’t have to be afraid of people who have it.”

To draw attention to the effort, the Howertons posted online a promotional video that features them as a family – Duzi, now 8, and his siblings jumping on a trampoline, playing with the family dog, being children.

Howerton said the family agonized over revealing Duzi’s HIV status in such a public way and that she’s been criticized by other parents for the decision to do so.

“Our decision was about guaranteeing he gets to live in the light – no matter what,” she said. “If this was leukemia or some other disease, there wouldn’t be a question about whether to share it.”

She acknowledges that her son, as he gets older, might be mad at his parents for disclosing his condition. “But we believe we are preparing him to be unashamed forever.”

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I am a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with breast cancer 7 months after I was married. Prior to my decision to have a radical mastectomy, I offered my husband the chance to leave. (After all, one doesn’t expect “worse� to come so soon after the wedding.) The prospect of children,

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which we had discussed and was important to us, was uncertain because of my subsequent chemotherapy. My husband didn’t hesitate. He said, “You would not leave me.

We will adopt.�

On our first wedding anniversary I was bald, and he treated me to a

beautiful, romantic getaway. Although I did have reconstruction, it was a long process. He was supportive from Day 1.

Fifteen years later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer again. I had another radical mastectomy followed by chemo and reconstruction. Abby, my husband again made me feel beautiful even when I didn’t. There are men out there who define a woman not by the size of her breasts, but by the beauty of her heart. – Survivor in Natick, Mass.

Dear Survivor: I want to thank you and the many breast cancer survivors – and their supportive

spouses – who wrote me and told me your personal stories. Readers, I am printing this to remind you that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Read on: Dear Abby: I had to write to “Anonymous.� I kept hoping my husband of 20 years would change his mind and accept my new body. However, because he could not, I chose to divorce him and it liberated me.

At first, I felt that if the one person who was supposed to care couldn’t look at me, then no other man would, either. I was wrong.

After 5 years of dating, I never once encountered a man who was as insensi-

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In some respects, my “medical adventures,� as I refer to them, were the best thing that ever happened. They enabled me to see my ex for who he really was, and find a man who truly is a man. – Got a New Set and a New Life Dear Abby: Breast cancer doesn’t ruin your life unless you let it.

I am 66 years old. When I was in high school, my mom had a breast removed. My parents and I just took it in stride.

It didn’t define us. Dad adored her.

Mom would come in

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Dad died at 90, and Mom died the following year.

Mom could have helped “Anonymous.� She would have cut her a slice of homemade pie, poured a cup of coffee, sat down at the table and just talked to her. Women need other women. “Anonymous� should find a friend who has gone through the same thing and talk and pray. She needs both. – Earlene in Texas

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BP accused of lying to government Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawyers: There was no way to prepare for blowout NEW ORLEANS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BP lied to the U.S. government and withheld information about the amount of oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico after its well blew out in 2010, attorneys told a judge Monday.

But lawyers for the London-based oil giant denied those accusations and said there was no way to prepare for such a unique blowout a mile below the sea floor. Second-guessing the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to cap the well was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monday morning quarterbacking at its worst,â&#x20AC;? BP attorney Mike Brock said during opening statements of

the second phase of a trial over the spill.

This part focuses on BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to the disaster and is designed to help U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier determine how much oil spewed into the Gulf.

The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimate is 70 million gallons more than what BP says spilled. Establishing how much oil leaked into the

Gulf during BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggle to cap the well will help figure out the penalties the oil company must pay. Billions of dollars are at stake.

The first phase of the trial centered on what caused the blowout.

Brian Barr, an attorney for residents and businesses who claim they were hurt by the spill, said BP failed to prepare for a

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blowout and compounded the problem by misleading federal officials.

BP had a 600-page oil spill response plan that only included one page on â&#x20AC;&#x153;source control.â&#x20AC;? It simply called for assembling a team of experts to devise a way to stop a blowout, Barr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan was nothing more than a plan to

plan,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The April 20, 2010, blowout of BPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Macondo well 50 miles off the Louisiana coast triggered an explosion that killed 11 workers on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and spawned the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst offshore oil spill. BP used a capping stack to seal the well on July 15, 2010, after other methods failed.

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Video shows no one at controls NBC, CNN drop Agency unsure how car rolled out of station MCT New Service

CHICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Video shows no one at the controls of an out-of-service commuter train as it barreled head-on into a Blue Line train stopped at a station in Forest Park Monday morning, injuring dozens of people, Chicago Transit Authority officials said.

The agency said it still was waiting to review other video along the line and at the Forest Park train yard, where two of the four cars had been awaiting repairs. But it was at a loss to explain how the train rolled out of the station and down the line to the Harlem Avenue stop, where it collided with a train headed toward the station shortly before 8 a.m. CDT. The train passed at least two switches that should have stopped it and was going about 20 mph when it hit the other train, crumpling the fronts of both and

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Authorities inspect the wreckage of two Chicago Transit Authority trains that crashed Monday in Forest Park. The crash happened when a westbound train stopped at the CTA Blue Line Harlem station and was struck by an eastbound train on the same track. The CTA is investigating the cause of the crash, including why the trains were on the same track. A CTA official said 33 people suffered nonlife-threatening injuries. jolting passengers to the floor. The CTA said 33 people were taken to nine hospitals but there were no serious injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do have fail-safes in place. However, they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t function the way that they should have in this particular case,â&#x20AC;? said CTA spokesman Brian Steele.

There was no apparent sign that the train had

been broken into at the yard, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no broken windows, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no pried-open doors, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no graffiti or vandalism inside the rail car,â&#x20AC;? Steele said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we are doing a thorough investigation of this.â&#x20AC;?

Steele said officials are waiting to see other surveillance to determine whether anyone was on the train.

Amalgamated Transit Union president Robert Kelly called the accident â&#x20AC;&#x153;baffling.â&#x20AC;?

He said the train included two cars that were on hold since last week, waiting for repairs at the Skokie yard. He said it takes two keys to start a train, one to enter the operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booth and one to turn on the train. The train would have had to power up to get over a rise in the tracks before the line slopes down to the Harlem stop.

Kelly said the train somehow got through three interlocks and overcame a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dead manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s switch,â&#x20AC;? designed to stop the train when a controllerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands are off the switches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is baffling everybody,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The train should have been tripped and gone into emergency. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting to look like a mechanical malfunction.â&#x20AC;?

The National Transit Safety Board has taken over the investigation and said it is bringing in a team of specialists.

Tim DePaepe, a railroad accident investigator for the NTSB, said the agency has not identified a probable cause.

Clinton projects MCT News Service

NBC and CNN have both pulled the plug on projects about potential presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.

In July, NBC announced with fanfare that it was developing a 4-hour minseries about Clinton and had tapped Diane Lane to portray the former first lady and former secretary of state.

The project was blasted by the Republican National Committee and others who feared that Clinton would be given softball treatment. They worried the miniseries would be little more than a campaign commercial for an expected run

by Clinton for the White House in 2016.

In a statement, NBC spokesman Richard Licata said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;After reviewing and prioritizing our slate of movie/mini-series development, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided that we will no longer continue developing the Hillary Clinton mini-series.â&#x20AC;?

Licata didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t elaborate

on the reason for the networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reversal.

Earlier on Monday, CNN conHIllary firmed it was Rodham scrapping Clinton plans for a documentary about Clinton after that projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director, Charles Ferguson, wrote in the Huffington Post that pressure from the Clintons had made his project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which was always intended to be controversial â&#x20AC;&#x201C; too difficult to complete. The Clintons, he said, encouraged their friends not to cooperate with his project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;CNN gave me complete control (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;final cutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) over the theatrical version, and a generous budget,â&#x20AC;?

Ferguson wrote in a blog post on Huffington Post. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And then the fun began. ... Only two persons who had ever dealt with Mrs. Clinton would agree to an on-camera interview, and I suspected that even they would back out.â&#x20AC;?

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Under fire, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Obamacareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; going live Early rollout faces glitches WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contentious from its conception, President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care law has survived the Supreme Court, a battle for the White House and rounds of budget brinkmanship. Now comes the ultimate test: the verdict of the American people.

A government shutdown could dampen the rollout Tuesday as insurance markets open around the country. But it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop the main components of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obamacareâ&#x20AC;? from going live as scheduled, glitches and all. The biggest expansion of societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety net since Medicare will be in the hands of consumers, and most of their concerns donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t revolve around ideology and policy details.

People want to know if they can afford the premiums, if the coverage will be solid, where the bureaucratic pitfalls are and if new federal and state websites will really demystify shopping for health insurance.

Full answers may take months.

Expect the rollout to get off to a slow start, with some bumps.

People who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have access to job-based health insurance can start shopping right away for subsidized private policies. Or they can wait to sign up as late as Dec. 15 and still get coverage by Jan. 1. Many will probably want to see how it goes for the first wave of applicants before they jump in.

Glitches are likely to pop up in the new online insurance markets. Over the weekend, several states were still struggling to get plan information to display accurately on their web-

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This image provided by the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace shows one of three print ads that Illinois will launch today.

State unveils health marketplace ads CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Illinois officials plan to launch a long-delayed, $33 million advertising campaign to inform residents about a new health insurance marketplace Tuesday, the ads first appearing on the same day the marketplace goes live with details of benefits available under President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care law.

The Get Covered Illinois ad campaign will start slowly with full-

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Sullivan said radio and TV ads wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start until officials make sure the web-based marketplace and a call center are working smoothly and that enough trained workers are ready to help people sign up for insurance.

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As this unveils, it is going to be very clear that everything canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done on a computer. But ... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to get a lot more user-friendly and effective.

Christine Ferguson, director of Rhode Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketplace

sites. Earlier, the federal government announced delays for small business and Spanish-language signups. A protracted government shutdown could slow needed technology fixes.

Consumers also could run into problems getting their right subsidy amounts.

People with complicated tax returns and extended families living under the same roof could find they need personal assistance to work out the issues. Referrals to state Medicaid programs might go smoothly in some states, not so well in others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As this unveils, it is going to be very clear that everything canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done on a

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computer,â&#x20AC;? Christine Ferguson, director of Rhode Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketplace, said in an interview prior to the launch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But by Day 60 to 120, and the year after that, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to get a lot more user-friendly and effective.â&#x20AC;?

Eventually, at least half the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nearly 50 million uninsured people are expected to get coverage through the Affordable Care Act, either through subsidized private plans sold in the new markets or an expanded version of Medicaid in states accepting it for low-income adults. Immigrants in the country illegally will be the largest group remaining uninsured.

People who do have

access to employer-based plans will also see changes.

Starting Jan. 1, virtually all Americans will have a legal obligation to carry health insurance or face fines.

Passing up the company medical plan in exchange for a bigger paycheck may no longer be an option. But employees who lose their jobs, entrepreneurs starting their own businesses and people in between school and work could have an easier time getting coverage.

Also as of Jan. 1, a preexisting medical condition will no longer be a barrier to getting health insurance.

A partial government shutdown, driven by Republican opponents of increasing the federal role in health care, will not stop what they call â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obamacare.â&#x20AC;? Core provisions and benefits are shielded from annual budget battles. If other government services are shut down, the health care overhaul can largely keep going â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much like Social Security and Medicare.

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Countdown to shutdown GOP unity frays as deadline looms WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With the threatened government shutdown imminent, House Republicans scaled back their demands to delay the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care law Monday night as the price for essential federal funding, but President Barack Obama and Democrats rejected the proposals as quickly as they were made. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at the brink,â&#x20AC;? said Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. On a long day and night in the Capitol, the Senate torpedoed one GOP attempt to tie government financing to changes in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obamacare.â&#x20AC;? House Republicans countered with a second despite unmistakable signs their unity was fraying â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Senate Democrats stood by to reject it, as well.

The stock market dropped on fears that political gridlock between the White House and a tea party-heavy Republican Party would prevail, though analysts suggested significant damage to the national economy was unlikely unless a shutdown lasted more than a few days.

Still, a shutdown would send hundreds of thousands of workers home and inconvenience millions of people who rely on federal services or are drawn to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks and other attractions. Some critical parts of the government â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the military to air traffic controllers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would remain open.

As lawmakers squabbled, President Barack Obama spoke bluntly about House Republicans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to extract a ransom for doing your

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job, for doing what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to be doing anyway, or just because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a law there that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Speaking of the health care law that undergoes a major expansion on Tues-

day, he said emphatically, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That funding is already in place. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shut it down.â&#x20AC;?

House Speaker John Boehner responded a few hours later on the House floor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ameri-

can people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a shutdown and neither do I,â&#x20AC;? he said. Yet, he added, the new health care law â&#x20AC;&#x153;is having a devastating impact. ... Something has to be done.â&#x20AC;?

For all the Republican defiance, it appeared that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and fellow Democrats had the upper hand in the fastapproaching end game, and that Republicans would soon have to decide whether to allow the government to remain open â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or come away emptyhanded from a bruising struggle with Obama.

Some Republicans balked, moderates and conservatives alike.

Rep. Phil Gingrey of Georgia said it felt as if Republicans were retreating, given their diminishing demands, and Rep. Scott Rigell of Virginia said there was not unanimity when the rank and file met to discuss a next move.

Yet for the first time since the showdown began more than a week ago, there was also public dissent from the Republican strategy that has been carried out at the insistence of lawmakers working in tandem with GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.

Rep. Charles Dent, R-Pa., said he was willing to vote for standalone legislation that would keep the government running and contained no health care-related provisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would be supportive of it, and I believe the votes are there in the House to pass it at that point,â&#x20AC;? the fifthterm congressman said.

Other Republicans sought to blame Democrats for any shutdown, but Dent conceded that Republicans would bear the blame, whether or not they deserved it.

Illinois readies for funding stoppage Workers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want furloughs CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thousands of workers at military installations and federal employees based in Illinois prepared Monday for a possible federal government shutdown and unpaid time off.

Nearly 100 federal workers chanted in downtown Chicago, some holding signs that read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jobs Not Furloughs.â&#x20AC;? Sherry Estes, an Environmental Protection Agency lawyer, said a shutdown would mean some critical inspections would be put on hold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problematic is the work that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done,â&#x20AC;? she said. She planned to report to work Tuesday, but maybe only to receive a furlough notice and secure files. She described the conservative challenge to President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care law and looming shutdown as â&#x20AC;&#x153;pure political theater of the absurd.â&#x20AC;?

Federal lawmakers were trying Monday to reach a spending agreement to avert a shutdown after midnight. In Illinois, the most immediate effects would include the closure of one national park in Springfield and furloughs, notably at Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; military bases which have faced cutbacks already.

Thousands of workers at Scott Air Force Base east of St. Louis have already weathered unpaid furloughs as part of the automatic federal spending cuts. Twothirds of the baseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5,000 civilian workers could be furloughed as long as the shutdown persists,

said Air Force Col. Kyle Kremer, commander of the baseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary air wing. The remaining civilian employees on the 13,000-worker base would be exempt, since they draw salaries and operational funds from unrelated sources.

Still, Kremer said, the shutdown would not compromise the baseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role as a global mobility and transportation hub for the Defense Department.

Employees of the Rock Island Arsenal in northwestern Illinois said employees were told to report to work Tuesday, but roughly 3,000 civilian employees of the 8,000 total could be furloughed, according to Dan Carlson, a spokesman for Army Sustainment Command at the arsenal.

State employees whose salaries are paid by federal funds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including those in Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs, Military Affairs and Illinois Emergency Management Agency â&#x20AC;&#x201C; could see temporary layoffs as early as Wednesday if the shutdown proceeds, said Abdon Pallasch, Gov. Pat Quinnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant budget director.

His office had no estimates on how many employees would be affected. The last time there was a shutdown in 1995, the state issued roughly 1,200 temporary layoffs.

In the wake of a shutdown, all national parks would be closed, including the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, according to said Patty Rooney, a spokeswoman for the National Park Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Midwest region.

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ST. LOUIS (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At opposite ends of Illinois, St. Louis and Chicago have famously parried for more than a century: St. Louis snatched the 1904 Olympics even after Chicago had been named the host city, and the disdain between St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs fans fuels one of baseballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest rivalries.

Now the competitors are facing off on a new field of play in trying to woo the new global headquarters of Archer Daniels Midland Co., an agricultural giant that has been based for decades in the central Illinois city of Decatur, roughly halfway between the two cities. The multibillion-dollar company announced last week it needed better access to its global customers, including an international airport.

But it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about the 200 executive and information technol-

ogy jobs that are part of the deal. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also about prestige and bragging rights â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and no doubt tax revenue from the highpaying boardroom jobs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that come with landing a company thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest players in agricultural processing, ranked No. 27 on the Fortune 500 list.

Houston, Minneapolis and Indianapolis also have been mentioned as contenders, though ADM is staying mum about its selection process. Chicago has been floated as a favorite by experts, largely because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second busiest international airport and behemoth businesses including McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sears and aircraft maker Boeing Co. But that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discouraged its old rival some 300 miles away, which is promoting itself as an agribusiness mecca that already includes the seed giant Monsanto Co. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotta have our

swagger,â&#x20AC;? said Katy Jamboretz, who works for the St. Louis regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic development agency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would be a huge victory if we were to land a company of that stature.â&#x20AC;?

If St. Louis has a sporting chance, some submit fan loyalty could play some role: Decatur is downstate Illinois, where at least as many baseball fans root for the Cardinals as the Cubs, maybe including some top ADM executives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Check their closet for red ball caps,â&#x20AC;? said Charlie Leonard, a lifelong Cardinals fan who teaches politics and public administration at Southern Illinois University.

But he acknowledged the Windy City has â&#x20AC;&#x153;a deeper benchâ&#x20AC;? of selling points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what kind of odds Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d give, but Chicago would be the favorite,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;St. Louis is mentioned so that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like

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In this Aug. 2, file photo, pedestrians cross a street near the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis. The long rivalry between Chicago and St. Louis continues with their battle for the ADM headquarters. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rigged for Chicago.

But St. Louis should be flattered by the attention and use it to get others to give it a look.â&#x20AC;?

ADM, which turns corn, soybeans and other crops into everything from animal feed to ethanol, has said it will keep its North American headquarters in Decatur, along with about 4,400

jobs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; roughly one-sixth of its 30,000 employees worldwide.

Neither Chicago nor St. Louis is saying much about incentives they may offer, but an Illinois legislator proposes giving the company a 10 percent break on utility taxes for up to 30 years and an income-tax credit if it remains in Illinois.

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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many consecutive Big Ten games the University of Illinois football team has lost.

The Illini, who went 0-8 a season ago, play their Big Ten opener Saturday against Nebraska.

Did you miss Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school football action? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fret. Just go to saukvalleysports.com and watch sports editor Dan Woessner use four downs to recap Week 5.

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GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY | SPOTLIGHT ON MAGGIE MCPHERSON

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Big deficit changed Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rotation

Sveum never had a chance

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HICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Here in the City of Long Winters, baseball is finished until 2014.

Oh, well. At least we have word games.

The Cubs fired manager Dale Sveum on Monday after two miserable seasons on the North Side.

Sveum was given a TripleA ball club and produced Triple-A results, losing 101 games in his first season and 96 games in his next attempt.

Yet wins and losses were not the reason why Sveum was dumped with 1 year remaining on his deal, as Cubs wizard Theo Epstein told reporters at Wrigley Field. Instead, Sveum was canned because the team needed â&#x20AC;&#x153;a dynamic new voice,â&#x20AC;? perhaps so dynamic that it could sing along during the seventh-inning stretch.

Anyway, Epstein issued a five-paragraph, 589word opus regarding his decision. Most of us are too busy to fuss with such word counts, so I went ahead and selected a handful of my favorite words that Epstein included in his statement.

Painful.

Patient.

Winning.

Soon.

Tomorrow.

Context, schmontext.

Who needs the other 584 words when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got those five? They tell the story of the modernday Cubs, 105 years and counting without a title.

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Sterling freshman Maggie McPherson (right) competes in the Rock River Run on Saturday at Hoover Park. McPherson, who earlier this year won the Twin City Classic on the same course, finished 16th in the 176-runner event.

Love runs deep McPherson following in sistersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; footsteps

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Maggie McPherson has been running for as long as she can remember, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been trying to keep up with her older sisters.

Now, cross country competitors from around the Sauk Valley are trying to keep up with her.

McPherson is one of many talented underclassmen in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country crop.

The Sterling freshman won the Twin Cities Meet on Sept. 17 at Hoover Park, and earned a top-20 finish on Saturday at the 15-team, 176-runner Rock River Run on the same course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just love running; I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

McPherson file School: Sterling Year: Freshman Sports: Cross country, track Parents: Jim & Cathy McPherson Siblings: Sisters Elise Maggie (college senior) & Carrie (college McPherson Sterling sophomore), freshman brother Ryan (8th grader) imagine doing any other sport,â&#x20AC;?

McPherson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just so happy when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m running, and

I just feel so good about myself after I run a long distance. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just you against yourself and the clock, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a feeling of pride and accomplishment when you reach the goals you set for yourself.â&#x20AC;?

For the third of four children in the McPherson clan, one would think there would always be the temptation to compare herself with older sisters Elise and Carrie, both of whom run cross country at Augustana.

But instead of competing against her sisters, directly or indirectly, Maggie is far more content to lean on Carrie and Elise for support and encouragement.

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When the Lions smacked the Bears with 27 straight points Sunday, the Chicago offense had to go in passoften mode, as seen in the snap counts.

Earl Bennett played in 49 of 72 snaps (68 percent), the most playing time he has received this season.

Matt Forte had season-high participation with 71 of 72 snaps, resulting in 19 total touches.

Forte as a receiving threat, and the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need to abandon the run, kept Michael Bush on the sideline. He played only two snaps, one being Forteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 53-yard touchdown run.

Predominant blockers like Steve Maneri (three snaps), Tony Fiammetta (10 snaps) and Dante Rosario (nine snaps) saw season-low snap counts. The Bears had been extremely productive with the personnel of Forte, Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Martellus Bennett and Maneri, but we only saw that formation a couple times.

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Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett saw more plays on Sunday against the Lions than he had in any other game this season.

VOLLEYBALL | SPOTLIGHT ON THE NEWMAN COMETS

Looking past numbers Stats lie: Comets on top of Three Rivers North league, having beaten everybody (Morrison twice) but second-place Bureau Valley. The Comets host the Take one look at the Three Storm tonight.

Rivers North stat leaders, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely play more as a you would think Newman team, since we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that would be among the lesser one person thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looked at as teams in the league. the superstar,â&#x20AC;? said Newman Take one look at the Comets senior setter Allison Shipman, on the floor, and you would one of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three capthink differently. tains, along with setter Kayci Newman does not have a Howell and middle hitter Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com single player in the top five in Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Julie Hurd battles Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taylor Hendrix the net the conference in any statistical Megan Rosengren. during their match earlier this season. The Comets are 11-4 category. What the Comets do NUMBERS CONTINUED ON B4 have is a perfect 7-0 mark in the overall and a perfect 7-0 in the Three Rivers North.

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Here are some of the numbers that explain Week 5 of the high school football season in the Sauk Valley:

1

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many Sauk Valley football teams that are playoff eligible after 5 weeks of the season. The Eastland-Pearl City Wildcatz (5-0) earned that spot with a 34-21 win over LenaWinslow in a key NUIC Northwest game. EPC will look for win No. 6 against Polo (2-3) on Friday.

Newman (4-1) and ErieProphetstown (4-1) could become playoff eligible this week with wins.

69

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many teams around the state are 5-0 and, therefore, playoff eligible. In all, 256 teams will qualify for the playoffs.

Conference champions earn automatic qualification.

5

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many area teams had homecoming games in Week 5. Only two of those teams won.

Sterling beat LaSalle-Peru 21-10 at Sterling Chevrolet Field at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

Amboy knocked off Morrison 27-18.

Bureau Valley, Dixon and Rock Falls all lost homecoming games.

The opponents in those three games combined for 161 points; those three teams scored 61 points.

42.9

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many points per game the Bureau Valley Storm

had averaged in games against Erie-Prophetstown over the last nine seasons. Only once during that span (2012) did the Storm score fewer than 40 points.

Erie-Prophetstown won Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game 42-29.

Erie-Prophetstown broke a 12-game losing streak to the Storm. The two communities of Erie and Prophetstown had a combined losing streak of 16 games to Bureau Valley.

1,066

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many rushing yards that Erie-Prophetstownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nick Williams has through five weeks of the season. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an average of 213.2 yards per game.

Williams also has 17 rushing touchdowns.

17

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many regularseason conference games that the Newman Comets have won in a row after Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 55-14 win over Fulton.

Newmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last loss in conference came in Week 4 of the 2011 season to St. Bede, when the teams played in the Big Rivers.

The Comets have won 26 of their last 27 conference games.

2-0

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the record of the Amboy Clippers in the Three Rivers North after losing their three Three Rivers conference crossover games to start the season.

The Clippers are one of three teams undefeated in the conference. Erie-Prophetsown and Newman are both 3-0.

Amboy beat Morrison 27-18 in Week 5. The Clippers host ErieProphetstown in a key game on Friday.

10

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many touchdowns that Rockford Lutheran sophomore James Robinson has scored against Sauk Valley teams Rock Falls and Oregon.

He had 393 yards of total offense and five touchdowns against the Rockets in a 66-45 win in Week 3.

On Friday, Robinson rushed for 253 yards and five touchdowns against Oregon. The Crusaders beat the Hawks 48-14.

Robinson has 19 TDs for the season.

0.69

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many yards per rush the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers managed against Sterling in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss. They had 29 carries for 20 yards.

Quarterback Colby Sassano, who threw for 201 yards, rushed nine times for minus-32 yards.

The Cavs also had four costly turnovers.

50.4

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many points per game teams are scoring against the Rock Falls through five games this season.

Winnebago scored 21 points in each of the first three quarters in Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 63-32 win.

Rock Falls is averaging 31.6 points per game.

5

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many area teams picked up their fourth loss of the season on Friday.

Bureau Valley, Dixon, Fulton, Milledgeville and Rock Falls start the playoffs early, as they cannot lose another game this season and still qualify for the postseason.

AFC and West Carroll are both 0-5 and will not make the playoffs.

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Newman downs Morrison to stay unbeaten in conference "Y 36- 3PORTS 3TAFF

The Newman Comets remained undefeated in conference play, downing the Morrison Fillies 25-20, 26-24 on Monday in Morrison.

Megan Rosengren had six kills and three blocks to lead Newman (11-4, 7-0 Three Rivers North), which also got four kills and four digs from Julie Hurd. Allison Shipman contributed 10 assists, and Kayci Howell six.

Oregon def. Stillman Valley 25-10, 25-10: The

Hawks routed the Cardinals in a Big Northern West match at the Blackhawk Center.

Emy Wright spiked eight kills and Cydney Long had seven digs for Oregon (19-5-1, 7-1). Delaney Mahoney dished 20 assists.

AFC def. South Beloit 25-21, 25-20: Lea Kon-

Milledgeville def. Orangeville 25-15, 25-22:

Emily Geison stuffed the stat sheet for the Missiles, finishing with eight kills, five aces, four digs and a stuff block to lead the way in an NUIC East victory at home.

Kayleigh Leddy and Kendra Schave added three kills each, with Leddy serving three aces. Taylor Grenoble and Michelle Grevengoed matched Geisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four digs, and Haley McAuliffe had 12 assists, three digs and two aces.

ing had six points, five assists, two aces and three digs as the Raiders won an NUIC East match in Ashton.

Cassidy Koning spiked eight kills, Lexie Fore ripped six more, and Katie Sondgeroth dished 11 assists as AFC (7-71, 2-3) reached the .500 Pecatonica def. Polo mark. Krista Beach added five points, four 25-10, 23-25, 25-20: kills, three digs and two The Marcos forced a third set, but eventually blocks.

fell to the Indians at home.

Carly Hinrichs had five kills and a block, KeeLey Meyer added four kills and two blocks, and Alli Reeder had three kills and three aces. Emily Ditzler dished nine assists, and Hannah Grobe chipped in four assists.

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Bryson Reyes

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Newman junior, who suffers from anemia, finished fifth at the Bureau Valley Invitational on Sept. 21 in 16 minutes, 22 seconds, leading the Comets to second place at the event. He also helped Newman to a win at the Byron Invite on Wednesday, and a runner-up finish at the Winnebago Invite on Saturday.

Chelsea Lesniewski

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Fulton senior hitter had eight kills, eight digs and eight service points in the Steamersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; come-from-behind win over Prophetstown on Thursday. She also had five aces and five digs in a win over Amboy on Sept. 24.

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the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conference is going to be tough,â&#x20AC;? Kelly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really competitive. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of BACK AND FORTH !NYTHING could happen. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a test. Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COMING AFTER US NOW

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group of girls that I get to 3TERLING COACH 4YLER 'AU- habits, quirks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that make and Maggie is really good be around every day.

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Saints tight end Benjamin Watson (82) reaches over the pylon to score a touchdown as the Dolphinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jelani Jenkins tackles him Monday in New Orleans.

The Saints won 38-17.

Brees, New Orleans look super in dome QB throws for 413 yards, 4 touchdowns

BY BRETT MARTEL !0 3PORTS 7RITER

. % 7 / 2 , % ! . 3 n $REW "REES REMINDED A NATIONAL AUDIENCE WHY heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming Mr. Monday Night, and gave the Miami Dolphins another reason to regret not making a harder push to sign HIM WHEN THEY HAD THE chance 7 years ago.

Brees passed for 413 yards and four touchDOWNS AND THE 3AINTS turned a clash of unbeaten teams into a lopsided affair, beating the Miami Dolphins 38-17 on Monday night.

4WO OF "REES TOUCHDOWNS WENT TO *IMMY 'RAHAM FOR AND yards, as the tight end had at least 100 yards receiving for the third straight game.

Breesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; other scoring STRIKES WENT TO "ENJAMIN 7ATSON AND $ARREN 3PROLES WHO ALSO RUSHED FOR A TOUCHDOWN 3PROLES YARD SCORING run on the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s openING SERIES GAVE THE 3AINTS A LEAD THEY WOULD NOT RELINquish en route to their first 4-0 start since their 3UPER "OWL CHAMPIONship season of 2009.

2YAN 4ANNEHILL PASSED

for 249 yards and a touchDOWN TO #HARLES #LAY BUT his four turnovers on a fumble and three interceptions hurt Miami (3-1).

4HE 3AINTS HAVE WON their last nine Monday NIGHT GAMES ALL WITH "REES at quarterback â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and often putting on some of his most memorable performances in the process. .OW HIS TH YARD OUTING SINCE HE JOINED THE 3AINTS IN DELIVERED A SOBERING BLOW TO A -IAMI team that came in riding a surprising start.

7HEN "REES WAS A FREE AGENT IN HE DREW the most interest from .EW /RLEANS AND -IAMI

but the Dolphins, fearful of the effects of reconstructive surgery on "REES THROWING SHOULDER

did not pursue the quarterback as enthusiastiCALLY AS THEN 3AINTS ROOKIE COACH 3EAN 0AYTON 3INCE THEN "REES HAS become one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history.

"REES WAS OF AGAINST -IAMI WITHOUT AN interception.

3PROLES CAUGHT SEVEN passes for 114 yards.

-ARQUES #OLSTON HAD SEVEN CATCHES FOR YARDS

Jeffery on field more in road loss to Lions as part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;next man upâ&#x20AC;? to replace Henry #/.4).5%$ &2/- " Meltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to get into the opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backIn the second half, the FIELD BUT A TOE INJURY KEPT Bears did use Eben BritHIM TO SNAPS THE FEWton for the first time all est out of the defensive season as an extra tackle linemen. for protection. He played s #OREY 7OOTTON WHO 11 snaps. has the versatility to play Here are other obserinside and plays the run vations from the snap BETTER THAN 3HEA -C#LELcounts in the Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 40-32 lin, led the D-linemen loss to the Lions: WITH SNAPS WHICH WAS s 7ITH *OE !NDERSON his season-high in particiINACTIVE %RIC 7EEMS SAW PATION -C#LELLIN PLAYED three snaps late in the

GAME AS AN EXTRA WIDE s 4HE BIGGEST SURPRISE ON receiver, but did not DEFENSE WAS THAT ,ANDON receive a target. #OHEN WHO WAS SIGNED s !LSHON *EFFERY WHO Friday and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even WAS THE STAR ON OFFENSE PRACTICE WITH THE TEAM

played a season-high played 14 snaps, but that 97 percent of the snaps MIGHT BE DUE TO 0AEA S (70/72) after a seasonINJURY LOW LAST WEEK s #ORNELIOUS 7ASHING(E FINISHED WITH FIVE TON SAW HIS FIRST PLAYING catches for 107 yards on time of the season, get11 targets, and a 27-yard ting four snaps, though run. one had him missing a s /N DEFENSE #HARLES tackle on Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touchTillman played 41 of DOWN RUN SNAPS PERCENT

s 5NDRAFTED ROOKIE -ICHAEL &ORD WAS ACTIVE SLOWED BY INJURIES TO HIS for the first time all knee and groin. Zack "OWMAN PLAYED THE OTHER season and played 23 special-teams snaps, 25 snaps and did have a more than making up for pass defensed. s 4HE "EARS WERE HEAV- *OE !NDERSON S ROLE ON ily in the nickel to coun- special teams. Ford could have made a better play ter the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spread ON -ICHEAL 3PURLOCK S FORMATIONS WITH )SAIAH long punt return.

Frey playing his most s 2OOKIE CORNERBACK SNAPS OUT OF AND $ * 7ILLIAMS PLAYING HIS # * 7ILSON IN HIS FIRST NFL game, played eight FEWEST 4HE ,IONS attacked the Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nick- special-teams snaps.

EL WITH THE RUN AS 2EGGIE s 4AYLOR "OGGS AND *OSH -C#OWN WERE THE ONLY Bush had a huge day. s 3TEPHEN 0AEA RECEIVED "EARS WHO DRESSED AND LOTS OF ATTENTION LAST WEEK did not play.

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MONDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SCOREBOARD Boys golf Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results at Cross Creek, Morrison Par 36

DIXON 165, MORRISON 172, EASTLAND 197 Medalist: Noah Hogue (M) 38 Dixon scores: Ryan Dixon 39, Austin Thomas 40, Cole Ruckman 41, John "RECHON *ACOB "ONNELL #ORD 3CHROEDER Other Morrison scores: Anthony 4ENBOER "EN 4EGELER "ROCK 3MITH

#OLTON 3MITH .ICK +AUFMAN Eastland scores: Logan Lessman 44, $EVIN (ARTMAN $ILLON 3CHOENY #URT 3TRAUSS 3HAY (OELLNER *AMESON &AGAN Record: Dixon 11-2

Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box score

at Kewanee Dunes Par 36

SAINTS 38, DOLPHINS 17

ERIE 188, WETHERSFIELD 190, BUREAU VALLEY 194 Medalist: 2YAN 9OUNG "6 Erie scores: ,EVI &LOMING "RODY 2ICKELS 2USSELL *OHNSON 4ANNER "ROCKWAY "RANDON (OWELL !NDREW 9OUNG Other BV scores: Jacob Heidenreich 47, ,OGAN 4WIDELL (ARRISON "ROUSSEAU

*AY .ORDEN at Westlake, Pecatonica Par 35

PECATONICA 157, POLO 169 Co-medalists: Colin Jennings (Pec), Nick Dzurisin (Pec) 38 Polo scores: "RIX #LAYTON -ATTHEW Handel 41, Travis Vandrew 43, Tristin 7OODIN $YLAN "USHMAN /WEN "AILEY Record: 0OLO .5)#

Girls golf Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results at Timber Pointe, Poplar Grove Par 36

BELVIDERE 199, ROCK FALLS 217 Medalist: +ARA .EHRKORN 2& Other Rock Falls scores: 4ESS 3CHAEFER

,IZ ,EGO $ESTINEE 3CHUMAKER

Payton Law 71, Nicole Arduini 72 at Deer Valley, Deer Grove Par 35

LENA-WINSLOW 204, ERIE 208, PROPHETSTOWN 260, RIVERDALE 266 Medalist: ,EXI 'RAF ,7 Erie scores: +ATLYN 7EBER -ORGAN .EWTON ,EXI &LOMING ,INDSEY 4EMPELMANN 3ERA "EBON (EATHER Coers 71 Prophetstown scores: Catherine #OONEY *ORDAN *UHOLA !BBEY "AKER 4AYLOR +ELLEY -ADI 0URVIS

"REANNA 3ANDROCK at Stage Coach, Lena Par 35

EASTLAND 204, WEST CARROLL 250, PEARL CITY 250

Girls tennis Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results at Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts Page Park, Dixon

DIXON 4, FREEPORT 1 Singles *ENNA ,ONGAN $ DEF *ACKIE ,UECKE

+ATIE (AMMITT $ DEF !NDREA #RASE

Doubles (AYLEY +ENT *ESSICA 6AN/OSTEN $ DEF !BBY *UNGLES %RICA (ASKEN

2. Maribeth Johnson, Stephanie Tressel (D) DEF "RANDI 9ODER "RITTANY 3TOLFUS

-EGAN (AYVAGE $ANIELLE -ARSHALL & DEF *OAN "RATT 2ACHAEL 4URFFS

Record: Dixon 9-4 at Sterling

SYCAMORE 3, STERLING 2 Singles !NGELINA 9E 3YC DEF -AURA 3CANLAN

+ATHERINE 3ULLIVAN 3YC DEF %RIN !NSUSINHA

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#HARISH / .EIL +ATIE 3CHAUFF 3TER DEF +ELLI *OHNSON $ANI *OHNSON

3ARAH 4ROBAUGH !NNA )VARSON 3TER DEF 3AM -ATALONIS !LEX 4RITT

Record: 3TERLING at Centennial Park, Rock Falls

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!NNE 6ITS . DEF #OURTNEY 7EBB

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%MMA 2EIDNER %LLIE "ONVERU 0 LEAD 2ACHEL (EDIERSCHEIT #HANTEL /RDEAN

3-2 (susp., darkness) -EGAN 3MITH ,INDSAY (ARTWIG 0 DEF 4ARYN -C+ENNA ,UPITA 3ERRANO

Record: Newman 7-3

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MISSED FIELD GOALâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;New Orleans, Hartley 43 (WL).

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Medalist: +ARISSA &REIDAG % Other Eastland scores: +ORI &REIDAG

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#HRISTY 2ALSTON 2ACHEL $YKSTRA

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P M 4"3 Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games NL Division Series s #INCINNATI 0ITTSBURGH WINNER AT 3T ,OUIS

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P M -," s ,OS !NGELES AT !TLANTA P M 4"3 AL Division Series s #LEVELAND 4AMPA "AY WINNER AT "OSTON

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Texas 4. 2Bâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Longoria (39), DeJesus (10), +INSLER 2IOS ! "ELTRE HRâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Longoria (32). SBâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fuld (8), Andrus (42).

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Eastern Conference Atlanta 2, Indiana 0 Thursday, Sept. 26: !TLANTA )NDIANA Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result: !TLANTA )NDIANA

Western Conference Minnesota 2, Phoenix 0 Thursday, Sept. 26: -INNESOTA

0HOENIX Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s result: -INNESOTA 0HOENIX FINALS (Best-of-5) Sunday, Oct. 6: Atlanta at Minnesota, P M Tuesday, Oct. 8: Atlanta at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10: Minnesota at Atlanta, P M Sunday, Oct. 13*: Minnesota at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 16*: Atlanta at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

NBA preseason Saturday, Oct. 5 /KLAHOMA #ITY AT )STANBUL A M #HICAGO AT )NDIANA P M New Orleans at Houston, 7 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 6 0HILADELPHIA AT "ILBAO 3PAIN A M $ENVER AT , ! ,AKERS P M Monday, Oct. 7 4ORONTO AT "OSTON P M !TLANTA AT -IAMI P M Memphis at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Moscow at Minnesota, 7 p.m. .EW /RLEANS AT $ALLAS P M (AIFA )SRAEL AT 0HOENIX P M L.A. Clippers at Portland, 9 p.m.

3ACRAMENTO AT 'OLDEN 3TATE P M Tuesday, Oct. 8 Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

"ROOKLYN AT 7ASHINGTON P M -ILWAUKEE AT #LEVELAND P M !TLANTA AT #HARLOTTE P M (AIFA )SRAEL AT $ETROIT P M 'OLDEN 3TATE AT 5TAH P M Denver at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.

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Tampa too much in Texas Price, Rays shut down Rangers in 163rd game

BY STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; David Price, Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays are going to playoffs again, getting there with a win in their final regularseason game for the second time in 3 years.

They needed an extra game this time.

Price threw his fourth complete game of the season, Longoria had a two-run homer, and the Rays beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 in the AL wild-card tiebreaker Monday night, the 163rd game for both teams.

The Rays face another must-win situation Wednesday night at Cleveland in the AL wildcard game; the winner faces Boston in the division series. Tampa Bay, in the playoffs for the fourth time in 6 years, won four of six from the Indians during the regular season.

Price (10-8), the reigning AL Cy Young winner, had a 10.26 ERA in four previous starts in Arlington. He was superb in this one, striking out four and walking one.

AP

The Rangersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Leonys Martin holds up the ball after a diving stop Monday against the Rays in Arlington, Texas. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trap of the ball was ruled a catch, but the blown call didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost the Rays, who won 5-2.

He picked off two runners Texas had won seven in while allowing seven hits a row, needing every one and throwing 81 of 118 just to force the majorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pitches for strikes. first tiebreaker since 2007.

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On the surface, the Cubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decision to fire Sveum seems cold and misguided.

He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the one who plopped down $52 million for 18-game loser Edwin Jackson, a 30-year-old journeyman.

He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the one who hyped up young players such as Anthony Rizzo (.233, 23 HRs, 80 RBIs) and Starlin Castro (.245, 10 HRs, 44 RBIs).

Now, Sveum wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the one trying to make chicken salad out of lineup cards.

Which person will accept that job?

Most of the chatter has focused on Yankees manager Joe Girardi, a Peoria native and Northwestern alum who has a 642-492 career record and a 2009 World Series title on his managerial rĂŠsumĂŠ.

A series of bad contracts is catching up to the Yankees, who missed the playoffs for the first time in 5 years, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible Girardi would

like a fresh start with a franchise that likely is willing to meet his price.

If Girardi decides to return to the Yankees or join a broadcast booth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he has three children and has spoken about how a TV job could help him be home more often â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then the Cubs likely will turn to another candidate with managerial experience.

Perhaps Mike Scioscia would come to the North Side if he parts ways with the gigantic mess that is the Los Angeles Angels of Suburban Los Angeles.

Ron Gardenhire signed a 2-year deal to stay with the Minnesota Twins, so cross his name off of the list.

There must be at least a few other qualified candidates. Hey, does anybody have Lou Piniellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cell phone number? (Better question: Does Sweet Lou have a cell phone?)

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun to speculate on the Cubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next hire (well, maybe not fun for Sveum), but all of this commotion serves a valuable purpose for the Cubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; front-office

fraternity. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focusing on available managers instead of scrutinizing Epstein, who is on Day 707 of building a better tomorrow.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re evaluating Sveum instead of grading the moves of general manager Jed Hoyer and scouting director Jason McLeod, whose top prospect (Javier Baez) actually was drafted by former general manager Jim Hendry.

Maybe Sveum would have turned out to be a great manager, or maybe he would have proved to be a dud. We never will know, at least not at Clark and Addison, because he never had a chance to manage a legitimate major league team.

Maybe Girardi or someone else can help to turn things around.

Until then, Epstein is left with a team filled with questions and an official statement filled with words.

Painful.

Patient.

Winning.

Soon.

Tomorrow.

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Alexander Smith, a 19thcentury Scottish poet, said, “Everything is sweetened by risk.”

Not when you are a declarer.

Then, you should aim to make your contract without risk.

However, declarer usually faces various dangers. In today’s deal, he must work to keep a particular opponent off the lead.

South cruises into four spades. West, who overcalled in clubs, leads the diamond king. After East signals with the jack, how should declarer plan the play?

In the modern style, North responded three spades, showing a weak hand with four-card spade support.

With a game-invitational hand, North would have cue-

bid three clubs. This is a good idea because it allows responder to bid both constructively and obstructively.

Declarer starts with nine top tricks (six spades, two hearts and one diamond) and hopes

to establish dummy’s heart suit. But he is in danger of losing four tricks: one heart, one diamond and two clubs.

However, he risks losing those two clubs only if East gains lead. South must duck at the first trick – avoidance play number one. East’s careful play of the diamond jack indicates that he also has the 10, a potential entry card.

Then, after taking the second trick with his diamond ace, declarer draws trumps ending on the board and leads a low heart to his 10 – avoidance play number two.

West wins with his queen, but cannot do better than cash the club ace to stop an overtrick.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLSMORRISON, Plaintiff, v.

No. 13 CH 141 ST LANNY G. SPANGLER, LINDA J. SPANGLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 21 North, Range 4 East of the 4th P.M., in Whiteside County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a steel rod on the West line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 21 North, Range 4 East of the 4th P.M., which is at the point of intersection of the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12 and the Southerly right-of-way line of U.S. Route 30, which point is also 209.97 feet South of the center of said Section 12; thence Westerly at an angle of 57º59'31” measured in a counterclockwise direction from the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12 and on the Southerly right-of-way line of said Route 30, a distance of 56.57 feet to a steel rod; thence South parallel with the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 371.67 feet to a steel rod plumbed over a stone; thence perpendicularly East, a distance of 47.97 feet to a steel rod on the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12; thence South on the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12 and also the West line of Old Lot No. 17 according to the plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Whiteside County Recorder in Book 3 of Plats at page 17, a distance of 1038.26 feet to a pipe at the Southwest corner of said Old Lot No. 17; thence Easterly at an angle of 89º48'55” measured in a clockwise direction from the West line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12 and on the South line of Old Lot No. 17, a distance of 415.26 feet to a steel rod which is 280 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Old Lot No. 17; thence Northerly parallel with the East line of said Lot No. 17, a distance of 611.06 feet to a steel rod; thence Northwesterly at an angle of 122º47'55” measured in a clockwise direction from the last described course, a distance of 244.98 feet to a steel pipe; thence Northerly at an angle of 119º11'25” measured in a counterclockwise direction from the last described course, a distance of (499.3 feet) 498.59 feet to a steel pipe on the Southerly right-of-way line of said U.S. Route 30; thence Westerly at an angle of 119º11'25” measured in a clockwise direction from the last described course and on the Southerly rightof-way line of said U.S. Route 30, a distance of 263.69 feet to the place of beginning.

P.I.N.: 08-12-402-002 and which said Mortgage was made by: Lanny G. Spangler and Linda J. Spangler to Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Morrison, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 1520-2009; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

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Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Douglas E. Lee, Esq. Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, Illinois 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

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2BR, new flooring, nice area. Appliances incl. $545/ mo. 815-562-7928.

3 BR., remodeled ranch, appli. furnished. Dbl. car garage No Pets or Smoking. $700 mo. + dep. 815652-2024 3BR Ranch home, 509 Pine St. Stove, refrig. $625/mo. + dep. Call 815-4406814.

22 Adams 3BR, $20K, 1 car garage 815-259-3168.

MORRISON Farmette for Sale43 Acres Morrison School District Nice well kept farm home & Bldgs.

Secluded with Woods-CRP$9,750/AcreBroker Monte Van Kooten 815-718-2244 www.sterling landcompany.com

OREGON Newer 3BR 2BA, ranch. Appl furn.

Wooded 3 acres, access to river. 3 mi. N. of Grand Detour off Hwy 2. $850 + dep. & ref.

815-973-9020

ROCK FALLS 3 BR., 1ž ba., 2 car gar. No pets.

815-625-0624.

Large 2BR Townhouse, all ground level.

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

STERLING 108 E. 6th St., 2-3 BR. $700/mo. +security deposit. 815303-0026 12670 Court St. (Como), 1BR, 1 ba., full basement, C/A, all applncs., nice 2 car detached gar. w opener, No Pets. $400/mo. + dep.

815-499-7851.

1508 3rd Ave., 3 BR brick ranch by hospital, $675/mo. + dep., Call 815-6226887.

2 BR, 1 bath, C/A, detached garage, no pets, no smoking, $550/mo. + dep. 815-764-0911 1.75 BA, 2BR, $600/mo. + dep.

815-441-0901.

2BR., 1 bath. 1 car detached garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep. Call 815-440-7985.

All redone, new 2BR, C/A, monster garage. Why rent? $598/mo.

New dishwasher. 815878-7399.

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

Small country home on 5 acres, 3 BR., 2 bath. Stove, refrig., dishwasher, 2 car garage, AC. No pets, parties, non-smoking. $800 mo., $800 dep. firm, refs. req. 815-

626-8783.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE 10x20 $50/mo. + $35 dep. 815-5909478.

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EXPERIENCED DRIVERS Wanted to haul bulk feed & grain, 600 mi. radius of Clinton IA. Year around steady work drivers must have Class A CDL and tractor trailer experienced. Up to $1,000 + per week, full benefit package.

563-249-9292.

Naeve Inc.

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505

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; HVAC Technician Must have at least 2-3 years experience and able to work independently. Apply at 106 Short St., Prophetstown or fax resume to 815-5372125.

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for drivers with a minimum of a Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement for work performed out of our Rock Falls facility. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package.

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30 and Tues.

Oct. 1, from 3pm-7pm or please send resumes to: matt.weldon@sams cabooseburgers. com.

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Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

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District Sales Manager Sauk Valley Media is interviewing for a district sales manager in the circulation department. Responsibilities include recruitment, selection and training of contracted carriers to provide sales growth, prompt delivery service and collections within Sauk Valley Media communities.

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Tuesday, October 1, 2013 • PAGE B10

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

Appliances

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

Asphalt

PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE

*Seal Coating *Crack Repair *Asphalt Repair *Line Striping *Infrared heat patching License, Insured & Bonded 815-632-9555 T & M PAVING

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

Locally owned And Operated.

Over 20 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Automotive

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

Window Tinting *LIW &HUWLÀFDWHV

Brick & Masonry LAUTS MASONRY & GENERAL CONTRACTING •Brick Block Stone & Cultured Stone Work •Tuck Pointing Chimney Repair & Removal Over 35 Years Experience Quality work for a reasonable price.

Bonded & Insured 815-718-4885 MASONRY PRO'S •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tucpointing Get masonry repairs done before winter. Free estimates-25 yrs. exp.

Insured & bonded.

815-564-8754 Simon Masonry New Work, and repair work, brick, block stone, patios, chimneys, basements, tuck point.

Free estimates Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310 (Sterling, IL)

Clock/Watch Repair

CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

Concrete Contractors AAA Concrete

•All types of concrete

work & tear outs •Decorative concrete •Area's premiere concrete contractor •Quality work, accept no imitations!

Licensed, bonded & insured.

815-626-1156

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 36 yrs. Experience.

815-626-9026

Carpentry

Construction

KRIS’ KARPENTRY (815)564-9576 For all your building needs incl. baths, kitchens, 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.

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.

815-973-5809

Cleaning Service

Hot Rods & Choppers Consignment / Sales

RAM CONSTRUCTION •Carpentry •Concrete •Drywall •Texturing •Painting Licensed, Insured & Bonded 815-285-8148

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 Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

(Carpet/ Upholstery (Maid/Janitorial Specials for carpet & housecleaning Available Now 815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

&Professional & &Cleaning & '$20/ hr. flat rates available 'Weekly/ bi-weekly/ monthly 815-564-7345.

Deck Builders

We specialize in exterior decks & privacy fences “You’ll always be a winner if we cut the deck” 815-288-4089 www.cosscustom woodworking.com

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 •Licensed •Bonded •Insured Musky & Bass Fishing Consultant Leave Message 815-626-6219 The Affordable Electrician Our rates will not “shock” you.

Call Dwayne at River Cities Electric 815-284-9193 or Mike at 815-440-5236 Licensed • Bonded Insured

Genl. Contracting COOK'S QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Your Area Leader in Home Repair, Remodeling, Siding, Decks, Drywall, Elect., Plumbing and much more.

Int./ext. painting, washing, power houses, decks, RV's, etc. 10% Summer Disc., additional 5% for Seniors.

Affordable, reliable, proFree fessional. estimates.

All calls returned. Licensed, Insured, Bonded.

815-535-0248 Gilbertson Construction & Residential Commercial.

Rehouse modeling, winadditions, dows, siding & doors. Also mobile home repairs. LiBonded, censed, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs exp.

(815)6220087.

Handyman B&S HANDYMAN SERVICE •Maintenance •Auto repair •Hauling Reasonable Rates 815-501-6994 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

Handyman

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 www.mullerslane farm. com

R & D HOME REPAIR •Maintenance •Remodeling •Basement Finish •Kitchen Remodel •Int./Ext. Painting •Drywall, Texturing •Roofing•Pw wash •Ceramic Tiling •Wallpaper & More 815-973-8213

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

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement

For all your home improvement jobs Remodeling of baths, basements & kitchens Custom showers Siding-decks etc.

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Licensed-InsuredBonded 815-440-3519

Lawn Care

ALL - AROUND LAWN CARE Bush trimming Mulching Edging - Mowing Gutter cleaning 25 yrs. exp.

Free estimates Fully insured 815-456-3335

Painting BALAYTI PAINTING

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

SOLLARS PAINTING & Home Improvements •Commercial, residential •Interior & exterior painting •pressure washing - siding & decks •Remodeling •Carpentry •Decks- sealing & staining Free Estimates

815-739-2089

Working Girl Painting *Int. & Ext. painting *Wallpaper removal *Decks *Basement sealing Free estimates Credit Cards OK 815-508-6131 shirleypaints@ymail.com

Plumbing

LONG CONSTRUCTION General Contractor

815-973-3023 815-732-4408 Landscaping DREAMSCAPES

BY DENNIS, INC Complete Landscape Services & Designs www.dreamscapes bydennis.com

(815) 857-3281

Lawn & Landscape Service Backhoe, Skid Loader, Excavator, Dump Trucks, Deep Trenching, 4' Depth, Tree Scrub Trimming or Removal, Disposal of all foliage, Weed Spraying, Fertilizing, Edging (Seed Drill), Mulching, Tractor Rototilling, Mowing and Trimming, Pressure washing. Free Estimates!

References moderate Rates.

Call 815-626-0967 or 815-631-5262 or email kcinsemreh@ gmail.com

Lawn Care Nic's Mowing & Clean-Up SW Dixon Area 779-245-1151

KRATZNER'S PLUMBING

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

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

Power Washing Frank's Anything Power Washing Stripping Paint & Cleaning Homes, Decks, Driveways Call 815-213-0675

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Roofing Got Leak?

20 yrs. exp.

Specializing In Roof Repairs Call Bob 815-440-7075

Roofing

Roofing/Siding

Stump Removal CLARK'S

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured CALL NOW FOR End of Summer Specials on Steel Roofing, Windows & Siding •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Roofing/Siding *ALL SEASONS* CONSTRUCTION *Custom Siding *Windows * All Doors- Aluminum, Steel, Wood* Soffit *Fascia Roofing* Family Owned and Operated.

Over 30 Years Experience Licensed, Bonded, and Insured 815-590-2231

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured CALL NOW FOR End of Summer Specials on Steel Roofing, Windows & Siding •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

$Since 1981$ %Home Improvement %New Construction Fall is time to

re-roof, re-side, or build your garage or addition!

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Area's Fastest Growing Roofing Company Tri-City Licensed & Bonded There's still time to replace that old roof!

Call for Free Estimate •Roof •Siding •Gutters Your Home is Your Castle, We Treat It Like One 1-815-529-1743 Lic.# 104-013582

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-625-6142 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Storage

#CORNER# STORAGE

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

Franklin Storage Sizes 10x10 thru 10x40 2011 N. Brinton Dixon Ave. (815)285-0201 or (815)440-9563 STERLING CENTERS, INC. 301 W. Third St. Sterling Warehousing & Storage Solutions 490,000 sq.ft. Avail Dedicated areas for Vehicles, Boats Rvs, Trailers & Motorcycles 1.815.441.3916 Email: info@ sterling-centers .com

www.allsafe center.com 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. " 8:306, Sat. " 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE WE'LL BEAT ALL WRITTEN BIDS! Free estimates 25 yrs Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured Serving Sterling / Rock Falls/ Whiteside County Area 815-590-1677 !MORGAN'S! TREE SERVICE FULLY INSURED FIREWOOD Trimming of all kinds!

Complete Removal Storm Clean-Up Free Estimates Mark Milburn owner 815-590-2323

TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured Tom May 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois

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EMPLOYMENT

505

Class A CDL Driver Hauling Grain & Fertilizer $20.00 per Hour plus overtime.

Hauling NH3 with a Hazmat endorsement $25.00 per Hour plus overtime. Must have 5 \HDUV YHULĂ&#x20AC;DEOH H[SHrience.

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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

CHILD CARE

512

Experienced 21yr old babysitter Dixon area available anytime!

815-535-8710 Licensed Daycare has openings for children, 4C's Ok, Sterling area. 815535-0588 L506966 NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

FARM HELP WANTED 513 Exp,. Driver to haul grain during corn harvest, beg.

Oct. 1st, must have CDL ,Starting wage $15/hr. 815378-5847, lv. msg.

AUCTIONS

615

Estate Auction Saturday, October 5-10:00 am 1705 S. River Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048 The Estate Of Henry Rehm Antique Cars & Collectibles OBENAUF AUCTION SERVICE, Inc. www.ObenaufAuctions.com

847-546-2095 Round Lake, IL #444.000105

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 BIG CONSIGNMENT ESTATE MOVING SALE Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10:30-6, Sat. 9-4 All items must go!

(Early Sales Welcome Tuesday Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge Clean twin, full, queen, king beds $90. Dresser $50, double reclining sofa $120, twin sz. sofa sleeper, Futon bunk beds $150, table & chairs $60, desk, computer washer & elec. dryer $190/ set, coffee & end tables, recliner $60, new flat screen TV stand, sm. & lg. glass hutch, dresser w/ hutch & mirror, full & queen headboards, gun rack, Kerosene heater, Lsjf skjf sdkjfkdfjlfsfkfk f f fk fj fl f f fk f f f f dsjf k lkaj fkjsdk fsdkfjkfk f f fks fk fk kf kf sf f sdkjfsdfkdskf dkf f 815-718-4385.

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

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

Complete compound bowhunting outfit. $99. 815626-8661.

APPLIANCES

710

Newer Maytag dishwasher, white $100. In Polo. 815218-6900.

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003 Stackable Washer/Dryer, gas, 815-626$200,CLOVER HILLS 8494.

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AIR CONDITIONERS 711 4yr old Lenox 80,000 BTU, 93%.

3 ton A/C, 2 stage v.s., comp.

21 seer. $1200. 815973-0890.

FURNITURE

755

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

815-703-3688 Flexsteel Blue couch w/matching ottoman. Both in exc. cond. $250 obo 815-288-3148 Full sz. matching bedroom set: bed w/headboard, 9 drawer dresser w. mirror, armoire, night stand. $400/ obo. 815-626-6976 LazyBoy couch, $100. Good cond.

815-441-5019.

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

Solid Oak room divider/bookcase.

Very good cond. $75 815-288-3148

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Olds Trombone, w/ hard case, very good cond., $350, 815-625-0691.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Abandoned female black kitten free to good home. Just in time for Halloween.

815-677-9471.

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 AKC Min Pins $200-$250.

Call 815-766-2513 Free female Boxer, 7 yrs., housebroken. Good pet but moving out of state.

815-6311850.

Free to a good home, Jorkie, female, 12 wks., 815-590-1114.

Rottweiler blue heeler puppies, shots & wormed, $75. 815-973-3883 Wanted: small adult chihuahua, female, spayed, housebroken, reasonably priced or free. 815-564-9022 after 1 pm.

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!

LAWN MOWERS

779

Mow & Vac w/cart & galvanized hopper, 5hp Briggs & Stratton. $400 815751-4673 Simplicity Riding mower w/42â&#x20AC;? deck.

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

LAWN & GARDEN

781

Will's Residential Lawn Care 1-815-499-1937

POOLS & SUPPLIES

784

20' Round Dough Boy Pool w/ lots of extras $500.

815-284-3579

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

50's AMF Whitely Exercise Bike.

Great Shape. $75 815-288-3694 Bowflex Classic, $300. 815-9948851.

Total Gym. $100.

Phone 815-2380584.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

Nordic Track treadmill w/ universal dock for ipod, built in exercise programs, incline, folds, pd. $1700, will sell for $500.

815-656-4917.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS 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.

ELECTRONICS

790

2 55â&#x20AC;? flat screen tvs, very good cond., your choice, 815$400/obo, 590-7537.

27â&#x20AC;? console Zenith tv, $25/obo 815-626-1227

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

2006 JOHN DEERE 4320 with loader, 48HP, 3point hitch, nice tractor, price $9500, ruden3y@hushmail. com, 773-3575528.

Hardage highspeed polishing/turning lathe, bench top model, cross slide, tool holder incl., no tail stop, $500, 815-973-3223.

O.D. Lakeside Precision Grinder, bench top model, approx. 5â&#x20AC;? center, 2 1/2â&#x20AC;? swing, will grind to tenths, tenths indicator incl., $450 815-9733223.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 2000 bags mulch, fertilizer, misc. lawn care, winter fertilizer $6. Builder Disc 815-626-4561 35x60 patio table, porta-potty (ideal for a camper or boat), comforters, 32x74 storm door for a mobile home, left hinge, (brand new), 8x10 picture frames, call 815441-2880.

8 FT. SHOPLIGHT fixture w/2 bulbs. $20 815-732-1492

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

7' Pool Table w/accessories good cond., $700/obo 815-9946398.

Antique Cider Press, 1870's Buckeye, w/ crusher & double basket, exc. cond., $600; hard maple work bench w/ vises $200. 1950's Model 25 Winchester 12 gauge pump shotgun, exc. cond. $325, must have FOID card, 815-288-6153.

Aquatic Whirlpool bathtub, 4'x6' tub.

Built in heater w/temp controls.

Adjustable jets for pulsing water & air w/underwater light.

3 spd. pump.

Waterfall faucet for filling. $500 MUST SEE 815-288-1353 Big portable basketball hoop. $50.

815-238-0584.

Chicago Bears 1977 Topps Walter Payton card, $20, 815-985-5359 Decorative Pine Wall Shelves, (3) 60x9Âź, (2) 42x9Âź $75 815-288-3694 Electric Mobile Independent Living â&#x2DC;&#x2026;Bruno Deluxeâ&#x2DC;&#x2026; â&#x2DC;&#x2026;Model Scooterâ&#x2DC;&#x2026; quiet & comfortable operation, Excellent Cond. â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;Must See!â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 815-537-5372 Free 220v. elec. kiln and 300lbs. clay. You haul. Call 708-205-5538 Indy Colts Pat Anger autographed football helmet, $55, 815-985-5359 Iowa Hawkeyes Full Coke Rose Bowl bottle, 1982, $15, 815-985-5359 Keroheat CV2230 heater never used.

Asking $60. 815625-9195.

Litter box, very easy to clean, almost new. $15.

815-625-6182.

MINI HYDRAULIC jack, hold in 1 $20 Call hand.

815-732-1492

New Wedding set, 2.5 ct. princess cut. Appraisal papers. $3200 Serious only. 815-4993112 Portable pet home, 22â&#x20AC;?x32â&#x20AC;?, folds to store. Like new. $50. 815625-6182.

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Panoview screen. Vivitek projector, Surround sound system. LG DVD/VHS recorder.

2 tan leather Ashley recliners & ottomans.

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Moving to AZ. Designer bedroom group, 3 whl. elec. cart, tools. 217720-8052 anytime.

N Scale model train set. 2 8' tables w/track. Locos, cars, power switches, units, other access. $100.

815-6267434.

ROLL-A-WAY bed w/mattress. Good condition $100 obo 815-732-1492

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Washer, recliner, dbl. reclining sofa, bunk beds, dresser. 815-718-4385.

Two replacement windows, 28x42. $40 ea. 815-6311534.

FARM LAND WANTED

CLASSIC CARS

904

AUTOMOBILES

905

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1950 Chevy, 4dr.

Numbers match Fleetwood fast back. Many extra parts. $12,500/obo 815-625-4364

AUTOMOBILES

905

2002 Impala 67K mi. Loaded. Exc. cond. $6900/obo.

815-625-9322 2007 Mazda CX7 Great shape, new tires, leather seats (heated), sun roof, electric start. Well below book price. $11,500 815-4947517 2008 Black, Pontiac G6 GT, 4 door, V6, auto start, heated seats, 93K mi., $8000 815973-4451 2012 Honda CRV, blue, excellent condition, 27,000 mi. $24,500. 815821-5084.

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LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

6 Black Angus steer calves, approx. 650 lbs. 815453-2354 or 815751-3784

POULTRY / SUPPLIES

845

Young hens & roosters for sale.

Also Guineas & Bannies for sale.

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AUTOMOBILES

905

Bob Endress Auto S&S

13571 Lincoln Rd. (Rte 30 West) Morrison, Illinois

815-772-3215 USED AUTOS

TRUCKS

910

2007 CHEVY Colorado Pickup.

New Low Price!

38K mi. $9,999 815-284-1135

VANS

911

★ NEW TODAY ★ 1997 Chrysler TC, 137K mi., exc. cond., $2900/obo 815-631-7720.

4X4S

912

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD, Low Miles

1993 Chevy Blazer Carry All, 91K mi., V6. Runs good. $12,500 obo 815440-1790

2009 Buick Enclave FWD, Low Miles

SEMI TRUCKS / 913 RIGS

2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 2008 Buick Enclave 2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT Sunroof & Leather 2002 Pontiac Montana 2002 Pontiac Bonneville 2000 Buick Century 2000 Ford Explorer LTD AWD 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab, Low Miles, Half Ton 1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4x4

http://endress autosales. webs.com/ Business Hours: Monday 8 to 8, Tues.-Fri. 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 3 *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

S.U.V.S

909

2003 Ford Escape Price Reduced!

Fully loaded, well maintained. Rebuilt transmission, Virtually new tires, new battery, after-market remote starter.

Call 815-590-2022 2006 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4, loaded.

Extra Sunroof. clean. 71,800 actual mi. 4 extra tires. $11,800/obo. 815590-1878.

TRUCKS

910

1992 GMC Sonoma 4 wheel drive 4.3L V6 engine.

170k miles new battery, brake lines/ pads/cables/ rotors $2200 OBO. (815)677-2796 1994 Dodge 1500, V-8, w/glass rack. $1850.

815-6266030 or 815-6252403.

1997 Kenworth T600, N14 Cummins 400 hp engine, 9 spd. trans.

Very good tires.

New brakes, drums injector pump and alternator. $16,000 obo 815-453-2354 or 815-751-3784

PARTS & ACC.

925

Cleveland Engine, 2 barrel complete w/ trans. $800/obo 815-994-6398.

MOTORCYCLES

935

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.

2006 scooter, 135cc. Only 50 miles. $1200/obo.

815-535-7994.

2010 HD Ultra Classic, blk. Special Edition. ABS/ security. Lots of access. 11,000mi. $19,000. 815-4410941. W#522586 2012 Kawasaki KLX 250S, grn/blk.

Exc. Shape and has extras. Under 1500mi $4100.

815-441-0941.

W#522587 Yamaha 125 dirtbike, runs good, $1000 815-2840461

A.T.V.S

936

2013 Honda Rancher ES. Green 2wd. Great shape, still under factory warr. $4200. 815441-0941.

Web# 522585.

BOATS/MOTORS

940

1990 20' Maxum Bow Rider. 4.3L Mercury I/O, low hrs., seats 9, cover, Bimini Top, anchor, dock bumpers & lines, life vests, skis, trailer w/new tires. $3700.

815-6257429. W#522183

TRAILERS/RVS

945

16' Dual Axle Utility trailer, $850 OBO 815-590-9511

TRAILERS/RVS

945

1990 35' Dutchman Camper. Qbed, 3 bunks, full bath, Kit and living area. $4,000 815-284-3579

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★ NEW TODAY ★ 1998 Coachmen camper, Royal. $2800.

815-7185128 or 5721.

2004 Damon Intruder motor home.

37', 2 slides. Less than 16K mi.

Smoke free. Very clean. $45,000. If interested call 815772-2127.

2005 Tow Dolly for towing behind motor home or truck, $500, 815-5357705 2008 Cherokee Wolf Pack 24ft. camper/ toy hauler.

Everything, ready to go!

Asking $12,000. 815-6267278 eves. before 8pm.

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26,999*

2012 LINCOLN MKS

$

2012 NISSAN MURANO SR

LOW MILES!

$

2013 FORD EDGE LIMITED

ALL WHEEL DRIVE, LOADED!

2011 GMC TERRAIN

24,987*

$

24,999*

2011 FORD EDGE

26,987*

PANORAMIC SUNROOF, POWER HEATED SEATS

$

2011 FORD EDGE

$

PANORAMIC, NAVIGATION!

$

24,997*

$

2011 FORD EDGE SEL

22,999*

$

$

AWD

16,999*

$

2010 NISSAN MAXIMA SV

25,999*

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK 350 2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED

ONLY 16,000 MILES!

LOW MILES! STK# GM4082

DUAL PANORAMIC SUNROOFS, NAVIGATION, 1-OWNER

2006 CHEVY IMPALAS

2008 PONTIAC G-6 GT

38,999*

37,997*

33,999*

$

$

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$

STK# GM3009A

2 TO CHOOSE FROM

YOUR CHOICE 8,999* OR $147/moA

$

STIK# GM4078A

11,499 OR $186/moA

$

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2010 NISSAN SENTRA

2011 NISSAN SENTRA SR

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA

2012 FORD FOCUS

STK# GM4065

ONLY 22,000 MILES!

LOW MILES!

LOW MILES!

BLACK, STK# GM 3071

STIK# GM3070

2 TO CHOOSE FROM

STK# GM4013, LOW MILES, SHARP! FACTORY WARRANTY

2012 CHEVY CRUZE

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA

ONLY 4,000 MILES!

2 TO CHOOSE FROM

YOUR CHOICE $ 12,999* OR $189/moB

$

13,999* OR

213/mo

$

B

14,997* OR $228/moB YOUR CHOICE $228/moB $14,999* OR $228/moB

$

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA SR

2012 CHEVY IMPALA

LOW MILES!

2 TO CHOOSE FROM

STK# GM3072

LOW MILES!

LOW MILES!

YOUR CHOICE 15,999* OR $239/moB

STK# GM2498

SUNROOF, LEATHER STK# GM3058

15,997 OR *

239/mo

$

B

$

2012 MAZDA 6

16,888* OR $257/moB

$

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

2007 INFINITI G35X

LOW MILES! STK# GM4014

15,987 OR *

229/mo

$

$

16,888 OR

B $

16,999 OR *

269/mo

$

A

STK# GM4028B

$19,987 OR *

293/mo

$

*

257/mo

$

B

2009 NISSAN MURANO SL

LOW MILES! STK# GM3062

2010 MERCURY MILAN

STK# GM4069

2012 TOYOTA COROLLA

STK# GM4017

$

LOW MILES!

16,999*

$

LOW PAYMENTS!

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2012 FORD ESCAPE SR

$

$

8,999*

$

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA

24,987*

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14,999* OR $239/moB

REG CAB, HARD TO FIND, SHORT BOX! 20’S, HEMI, CLEAN!

7,999*

LOW MILES! $

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$

4,999*

$

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA

$

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2010 NISSAN ALTIMA

19,999* OR $293/moB

$

3800 V-6

2009 CHEVY MALIBU LT

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4,999*

2005 CHRYSLER 300

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ONLY 44,000 ACTUAL MILES $

Unwanted VEHICLES $150-$2000

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10,999* HURRY!

$

2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

2004 FORD FREESTAR

2011 FORD EDGE SEL

$$$

YOU SAVE $2,681!

ONLY 30,000 ACTUAL MILES!

OUR PRICE $21,999*

D L O S

LIMITED, LEATHER, SILVER, STK# GM4050

218/mo

$

YOUR CHOICE!

278/mo

2013 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

LOW MILES!

LOW MILES!

STK# GM2954 SUNROOF, HEATED & AIR CONDITIONED LEATHER NADA $24,685

19,999 OR

2005 HYUNDAI SANTE FE

LOW MILES!

NADA $24,885

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2012 LINCOLN 2012 LINCOLN MKZ MKZ

LOW MILES!

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STK# GM4056A, DIAMOND WHITE, PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, LOCAL TRADE! NADA $15,025

Tow dolly for behind motor home. $1200.

815-7722127.

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2012 LINCOLN MKZ

2008 CADILLAC CTS 4

B

$

FWD, LEATHER, SUNROOF, LOW MILES, STK# GM3023

17,999 OR *

257/mo

$

STK# GM4061

16,997* OR $269/moB

$

2010 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR

STK# GM3050

19,987 OR $279/moB

B $

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2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SL

2010 NISSAN ROGUE SR

LOW MILES!

LOW MILES!

LEATHER, SUNROOF, STK# GM4073

SUNROOF, LEATHER, LOADED, STK# GM3000

19,997* OR $297/moB

$

19,998* OR $297/moB

$

2010 FORD EDGE SEL

CHARCOAL GRAY, STK# GM4048

20,999* OR $313/moB

$

2012 CHEVY EQUINOX

2013 RAM 1500

LOW MILES!

ONLY 3,000 MILES!

STK# GM4031

21,999* OR $329/moA

$

QUAD CAB, 4X4

OUR PRICE $31,999* YOU SAVE OVER $3,000!

Plus tax, title, license, & doc fee. A0 Down, 72 months @ 3.09% With approved credit, plus tax, title, license + doc fee.

Photos for illustration use only. B0 Down, 78 months @ 3.99% With approved credit, plus tax, title, license + doc fee.

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