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DIXON | CRUNDWELL AFTERMATH

Burke: Hold questions Mayor decides against allowing public inquiries tonight

BY DEREK BARICHELLO dbarichello@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 526

DIXON – The stage was set for Rita Crundwell questions to steal the show tonight.

On second thought: “We’d be a little more comfortable waiting until everything with the [lawsuit] settlement is finalized,” Mayor Jim Burke said Wednesday.

The City Council is hosting a meeting at 6 tonight in the auditorium of Loveland Community

House, 513 W. Second St. Tuesday, Burke said he and other officials would take questions from the public during the meeting about Crundwell, the former comptroller now in federal prison for stealing nearly $54 million in city funds over 2 decades.

Instead, Burke said Wednesday, those questions will have to wait until an out-of-court settlement is finalized in the city’s suit against auditors and a bank that will bring $40 million to Dixon.

Going on as planned tonight will

be a presentation from Finance Director Paula Meyer on the city’s finances and options for spending the approximately $40 million it will receive – after legal fees are paid – from the settlement and sales of Crundwell’s assets.

The public also will be able to give input on how to spend the money.

Burke said he will address tonight the reasons for holding off on Crundwell questions.

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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IMPACT

Effects felt from D.C. to Morrison Ties to USDA present challenges

BY BRENDEN WEST MCT News Service

MORRISON – Dave Harrison does not work for the federal government. He’s not on furlough because of the federal Inside government Congress shutdown. He takes no doesn’t have steps to end to worry about stalemate, A4 his paycheck even as the shutdown enters its second week, and no one has told Dave Harrison not to work since the shutdown took place on Oct. 1.

Regardless, Harrison realizes day-to-day life for him will continue being inconvenient until Congress resolves its issues and the government is up and running.

Even then, a week spent away from his office – which is less than 2 miles from his home – already has set costly repercussions in motion.

“We’d have people who’d walk in our door and say, ‘I’ve got this problem; how do I fix this?’” he said. “There are people working on projects who may need to reach for different reasons, but they can’t.”

STERLING STUDENTS STAND UP TO BULLYING

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Ken Zuithoff, Sterling Police chaplain and Bethel Reformed Church pastor, reads and takes questions from Denise Harts’ fourth-grade class Wednesday afternoon at Washington Elementary School in Sterling. Community leaders read to students as part of the school’s observance of Unity Day, a national event to promote awareness of bullying prevention. Many students wore orange as a declaration that they would unite to fight bullying.

First frost expected to be late

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

The first frost of the year may be later than usual.

The first frost, which usually marks the end of the growing season, is typically witnessed in northern Illinois between Oct. 1 and 10, said Jim Angel, the Illinois state climatologist with the Illinois State Water Survey.

The first frost varies from region to region, and also by plant type, with northern Illinois typically seeing its first one before the rest of the state.

The first frost happens once the temperature reaches 32 degrees, at which point the growing cycle for most annuals will stop, Angel said, adding that some perennials can continue to grow after the first frost.

“The northwest part of the state, the dates [for first frost] are in the early October time frame on average,” Angel said.

TOP LEFT AND RIGHT: Washington school students picket against bullying Wednesday afternoon during the Sterling school’s Unity Day observance. Students wore orange, made signs, and walked around Kilgore Park in Sterling as a show of solidarity against bullying. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jerry Binder, Sterling School District director of human resources, reads to and takes questions from Jeff Brown’s fifth-grade class Wednesday afternoon. Binder was among the community leaders who read to students as part of Washington’s observance of Unity Day.

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WASHINGTON

As Fed chair, Yellen would face daunting challenges WASHINGTON (AP) — If she becomes the next Federal Reserve chair, the challenges that lie ahead for Janet Yellen will require both the steely intellect and the personable style that many attribute to her.

The job as the world’s most important banker comes with a daunting to-do list: deciding when to slow the Fed’s stimulus, forging consensus from a fractious policy committee and calculating the effects of any economic slowdown from Washington’s budget fight. That’s in addition to monitoring volatile financial markets and fine-tuning the Fed’s communications.

First, though, Yellen will have to get there. She will need to overcome Washington’s toxic political environment and win confirmation from the Senate to succeed Ben Bernanke when his term ends Jan. 31.

It’s almost enough to make you wonder why she would want the job.

Yellen is Janet widely seen Yellen as a “dove� on Fed policy. She stresses the need to use the Fed’s tools to boost growth and reduce unemployment in the sluggish aftermath of the Great Recession, rather than worry about igniting future inflation.

That view came through in her brief remarks Wednesday after President Barack Obama announced her nomination. Yellen said more needed be done to strengthen the economy. She added, though, “We have made progress.

The economy is stronger, and the financial system is sounder.�

In part for her perceived dovishness, Yellen has been outspokenly backed by many Democrats in

Congress and opposed by some Republicans.

She wasn’t Obama’s first choice to lead the Fed. That was Larry Summers, a former Treasury Secretary and chief White House economic adviser who withdrew from consideration in the face of widespread opposition.

Brian Gardner, Washington political analyst for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, predicts that Yellen, widely respected as an academic economist and veteran policymaker, will be easily confirmed despite some Republican no votes.

Then the hard stuff begins.

Fed policymakers have been debating when and how to scale back their $85 billion per month in bond purchases designed to spur economic growth by reducing long-term interest rates, driving up stock prices and encouraging borrowing and spending.

Yellen was a key architect of this strategy.

Last month, the Fed surprised financial markets by deciding not to scale back its bond purchases. It concluded that the U.S. economy wasn’t yet healthy enough for the Fed to ease its stimulus even slightly.

Fed officials also worried about the budget stalemate that’s since led to a partial shutdown of the government and threatens to trigger a default on government debt.

Many analysts now don’t think the Fed will reduce its stimulus before next year. And with the dovish Yellen as chairman, the Fed would likely be cautious about any pullback in early 2014.

For now, there’s another problem, too. There isn’t much official economic data to go on. The shutdown that began Oct. 1 forced the Labor Department to cancel its all-important jobs report for September. It’s still unclear when the jobs report will come out.

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Bank officials won’t build after all Plans to buy Bemis Motor Co. building ‘not going to happen’

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw News Service

OREGON – Foot-dragging by a federal agency has prompted an Oregon bank to abandon plans for a new building.

Roger Lehman, president of Harvard State Bank, said Monday the lack of a decision from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. means bank

officials no longer plan to buy the Bemis Motor Co. building, at Fourth Street (Route 2) and Franklin Street, from Jay Franklin for a new Community Bank of Oregon. “It’s not going to happen,� Lehman said. “It’s gone on for a year and a half, and the FDIC couldn’t give us a decision, so we’ve withdrawn. You know how

the government is – they do what they want to. It’s not fair to Jay. It’s gone on long enough.�

Harvard Sate Bank owns Community Bank of Oregon, which is at state Routes 64 and 2 in the downtown.

Lehman announced last year that the bank was buying the Bemis property, a block north of the current bank.

Bank officials had planned to demolish the Bemis building and build a new bank with a drive-

through window and ample customer parking.

Franklin said Tuesday that he was unaware that bank officials no longer planned to buy the property. “No one from the bank has let me know that,� he said.

Franklin said he had a purchase contact with the bank for the property.

At this point, Lehman said, the bank is not considering another location for a new bank and will continue to do business at its present spot.

OREGON

“We’re just going to take it a day at a time,� Lehman said.

Approval from the FDIC was the final step in getting the building project off the ground.

Because the Bemis property is within the downtown historic district, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, approval was first needed from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.

State officials decided a year ago to allow bank officials to demolish the

Bemis Motor Co. building to make way for a new building – if the new design met certain requirements.

Anne Haaker, a state historical preservation officer, said the new bank must be “architecturally compatible� with the downtown historic district, something Lehman said was in the plans.

The IHPA had sought input from local citizens, agencies, and organizations before making its decision.

STERLING

Landmark restaurant to close doors Man dies after

motorcycle crash

Longtime owner wants to retire

Brandon M. Kiro died Wednesday

BY VINDE WELLS Shaw News Service

OREGON – An Oregon icon will close its doors at the end of this month after more than 60 years in business.

Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant and the Pride of Oregon Riverboat will serve meals for the last time on Oct. 31, owner Rich Wiesner said Tuesday. “The decision to close has been tremendously difficult, but we’ve come to realize that now is the best time for this to happen,� Wiesner said in a news release this week.

In a phone interview, Wiesner, 66, said he wants to retire, but hasn’t been able to find a buyer for the landmark restaurant. “I’ve had it for sale for a year now, and I haven’t had one person [buyer] come through here,� he said.

Wiesner said he still hopes to sell the restaurant. “It’s a good location,� he said. “It’s a good banquet facility.�

Wiesner, who is the restaurant’s fourth owner, has owned and operated it since mid-September 1992, when he purchased it from the heirs of Rose Jones.

John Maxson and his family opened the restaurant in 1952 and operated it until they sold it to John and Peter Tsioles in 1978.

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The Pride of Oregon paddlewheel boat will close at the end of the month when owner Rich Wiesner retires. taurant from the Tsioles brothers in 1985. She added the riverboat, originally called the Rose of the Rock, 4 years later.

The paddle wheeler was built in Palatka, Fla. It was

launched on the St. John’s River and sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, to Mobile, Ala., on its month-long trip to Oregon.

Its route took it up the Mobile River to the

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, then on the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, and finally up the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to Ottawa, where it was dismantled and bought overland by semitractortrailers to Oregon.

The northbound lane of Interstate 39 was closed to traffic to allow the riverboat to be transported to state Route 64, which was closed while the semis made their way to the boat launch on River Road.

Once at Oregon, the vessel was reassembled. Its maiden voyage on the Rock River was Sept. 9, 1989.

A fire destroyed the original restaurant building on March 27, 1993, but it was rebuilt and reopened in the summer of 1994.

STERLING – A Sterling man died in Rockford on Wednesday after a motorcycle accident on East Lynn Boulevard on Tuesday evening.

Brandon M. Kiro, 21, was riding east in the 700 block of East Lynn Boulevard shortly after 10:30 p.m. when he lost control of his motorcycle, skidding

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OBITUARIES Doris E. Latimer MENDOTA – Doris Ethelyn Latimer, 87, of Stonecroft Retirement Community Village in Mendota, formerly of rural Earlville, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born June 26, 1926, in Horton, Kan., the daughter of Ernest and Bernice (Hoffman) Cornell.

Doris attended Phillips University in Enid, Okla. for 2 years. She married William Thomas Latimer on Aug. 21, 1949, at Grandview Christian Church in Kansas City, Kan. Doris served the Presbyterian Church in various roles for more than 60 years. In 1953, she was ordained as one of the first female elders of the Presbyterian Church.

She was installed as the 21st moderator of the Presbytery of Blackhawk in January 1992. Doris served on numerous Presbytery committees and was a board member of National United Presbyterian Women.

Doris was a commissioner to the General Assembly, commissioner from Blackhawk Presbytery to Synod, member of the reorganization committee that guided United Presbyterian Women into Blackhawk Presbytery, member of the national executive committee, and chair of the manual committee.

Doris wrote, typed and assembled new guidelines for Presbyterian Women, and distributed more than 20,000 manuals to churches throughout the U.S. She served on the Women’s Opportunity Giving Fund Committee and assisted in deciding where to allocate funds to health ministries and new church missions.

Doris continued to be an active congregation and session member of First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw before her death. She

also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Doris was a proud farmer’s wife and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Doris is survived by her husband, William of Mendota; four daughters, Carol Marie (Richard) Wax of Fairfax Station, Va., Susan Jane (Albert) White of Nashville, N.C., Sandra Jean Latimer of Chicago, and Nancy Anne (Gary) Chemelewski of Colleyville, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Katharine (Raymond) Sherman, David (Ann) Wax, Andrew (Leah) Wax, Jason (Kristine) Phillippe, Steven (Jennifer) Phillippe, Kevin Phillippe, Adam (Raquel) Labotka, Matthew Labotka and Lori Labotka, and William (Katharine) Chemelewski and Robert Chemelewski; one step-grandchild, Chris White; 19 greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Emma Christine (Vernon) Green of Olathe, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Juanita Grace Connelly; and one brother, Ernest Eugene Cornell.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and the memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Paw Paw Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Anne Hoflen officiating.

The family welcomes everyone to a luncheon after the service at Paw Paw Community Building. Graveside service will follow at Precinct Cemetery in Earlville.

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Thomas G. ‘Smoothie’ Smith MORRISON – Thomas G. “Smoothie� Smith, 61, of Morrison, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at Coventry Living Center in Sterling. He worked for Steve Wilkens Painting.

Tom was born Feb. 25, 1952, in Morrison, the son of Gene M. and Janet F. (Janke) Smith. He married Cindy L. Ostema on March 9, 1984, in Sterling.

Survivors include his wife of Morrison; two sons, Marshall (Erin Sanders) Smith and Taylor Smith, both of Morrison; one sister, Nancy (Steven) Merrill of Laurel, Md.; one brother, David Smith of Marshalltown,

Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday and the funeral at 3 p.m.

Saturday at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison, with the Rev. Michael Selburg, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, officiating.

The family requests that people dress casually for the service. Cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Memorials have been established.

Visit www.bosmarenkes. com to send condolences.

CHADWICK – Kerry M. Greenwald, 66, of Chadwick, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, Iowa.

Kerry was born April 21, 1947, in Rochelle, the son of B. Morris and Rogene Eloise Greenwald. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School. He then attended Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture in 1970. He also completed additional graduate work throughout his life. Kerry was a lifetime member of the SIU Alumni Association, and loved watching SIU basketball.

He also enjoyed watching professional sports.

Kerry married the love of his life, Jeannie O’Malley, on April 26, 1969, in Dixon. He worked as an area sales manager for Hughes Hybrids for 40 years, starting when he was 26 years old, and subsequently became a certified crop adviser.

Kerry was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. He won numerous awards in his youth through FFA (Future Farmers of America) and 4-H. As he grew older, he also won many salesmanship awards, including the Dale Carnegie Award.

Kerry enjoyed the farmer dealers he worked with

daily. He brightened everyone’s day as soon as he walked through the door. You knew Kerry was in the room because he always made the people around him smile.

Kerry’s main purpose in life was to keep his wife, daughters, and granddaughters happy.

Kerry was very thoughtful, sensitive and tenderhearted. He loved taking care of, and spending most of his time with, his family.

Kerry always was looking for a hug from his girls.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Greenwald of Chadwick; two lovely daughters, Angela (Andy) Shaw of Milledgeville and Jessica Greenwald and husband, Peter Schillaci of Davenport, Iowa; one brother, Rick Greenwald of Rochelle; and four beautiful granddaughters, Ava and Sophie Shaw, and Gracie and Cecilia Schillaci.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Anthony Shaw, in infancy.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family memorial service will be at a later date.

McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Lowell C. Maberry MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Lowell Clarence Maberry, 51, of Morgantown, formerly of Sterling, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.

Survivors include his son, Josh (Nikcoal) Maberry of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two daughters, Amber (Megan) Hovious and Ashley Dubois, both of Centerville, Iowa; a brother, Lyle (Joy) Maberry of Ankeny,

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Iowa; a sister, Lillian (Allen) Berkeley of Dixon; 10 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., is handling arrangements.

Visit www.nebfh.com to send condolences.

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No agreement reached despite looming default WASHINGTON (AP) – Its approval ratings scraping bottom, Congress took no discernible steps Wednesday to end the 9-day partial government shutdown or to head off a threatened default by the national Treasury.

Instead, the House passed legislation that the Obama administration already had rendered unnecessary, while Speaker John Boehner and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi met face-to-face – and promptly disagreed even about which side had requested the gettogether.

Across the Capitol, the Senate marked time under 18th century rules, focusing its attention on a test vote – next weekend – on a $1 trillion increase in the debt limit to avert a default. “Enough is enough,� said Barry Black, the Senate chaplain who has delivered a series of pointed sermonettes in recent days as lawmakers careen from crisis to crisis.

Evidently not.

With Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on tap to testify before lawmakers on Thursday, officials said he was expected

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, is escorted by Capitol Hill police Wednesday after a news conference about the ongoing budget battle on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Barack Obama was making plans to talk with Republican lawmakers at the White House as pressure builds on both sides to resolve their deadlock over the federal debt limit and the partial government shutdown. to reiterate that Congress needed to raise the government’s borrowing limit by Oct. 17 to be sure of preventing default.

Despite warnings from leaders of both political parties that a financial default could plunge the economy into recession, cause interest rates to rise and home values to plummet, one Republican lawmaker, Rep. Mo Brooks of Ala., said a default wouldn’t be the worst calamity to befall the country. “Insolvency and bankruptcy� would be worse, he said, warning that that would be the result

‘‘ ’’ Enough is enough.

Barry Black, Senate chaplain

of yet another increase in the debt limit without attaching measures to bring down the federal budget deficit.

The partial shutdown ground on, although an Associated PressGfK poll suggested the impact was anything but uniform. Only 17 percent of those polled said they or their households had experienced

any impact, while 81 percent said they had not.

Who’s fault? Some 62 percent said Republicans were mostly or entirely to blame for the partial shutdown, which began on Oct. 8, while

49 percent said as much for President Barack Obama.

There was widespread agreement on one point.

The country is widely dissatisfied with elected lawmakers.

A new Gallup poll put approval for Congress at 11 percent, a mere one in every nine adults. The AP-GfK survey made it 5 percent approval – and only 3 percent among independents, whose votes are the main prize in next fall’s midterm elections. Nationally, a whopping 83 percent of adults disapprove of Congress’ actions.

Inside the Capitol, neither private meetings nor public votes offered any hint of progress toward ending the latest gridlock.

Republicans are seeking negotiations on budget, health care, and other issues as the price for reopening the government and raising the debt limit. Obama and Democrats say no talks unless legislation is first passed.

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The U.S. decision to slash aid to Egypt will create new friction in Washington’s already uneasy relations with the government that ousted the first democratically elected Egyptian president. And the consequences won’t end there.

The move will anger Persian Gulf states, push Egypt to seek assistance from U.S. rivals and upend decades of close ties with the Egyptians that that have been a bulwark of stability in the Middle East.

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement Wednesday that the U.S. will withhold delivery of certain large-scale military systems as well as cash assistance to the Egyptian government

WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States is cutting hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Egypt in response to the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi and the crackdown by the military-backed government on his supporters.

The U.S. provides $1.5 billion in aid each year to Egypt. While the State Department did not provide a dollar amount of what was being withheld, most of it was expected to be military aid. A U.S. official said the aid being withheld included 10 Apache helicopters at a cost of about $500 million.

The official provided the information only on condition of anonymity

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OREGON – Ogle County’s most famous centenarian is getting a 3-D full-body scan this week.

Structural engineers began work Tuesday to determine the condition of the Black Hawk Statue before they decide the best way to repair the 102-yearold concrete sculpture.

Aldo De La Haza and Daniel Schultz, who work for the Dynasty Group in Chicago, used technology to look beneath the surface of the statue, which sits on a high bluff at Lowden State Park, northeast of Oregon.

De La Haza said his company has been hired to investigate the condition of the structure and do non-destructive testing.

Their high-tech scanners allow them to see inside the concrete to assess the statue’s condition and to determine the amount and location of steel reinforcing.

Another company will do scanning with rotating lasers to create an exact three-dimensional model of the statue, he said.

The findings will help to determine what needs to be done to repair and preserve the statue, which has been ravaged by time and weather.

The statue, which is under the authority of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, has cracks, and large pieces of its concrete surface have dislodged. The folded arms of the 50-foot monolith have been especially affected.

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until “credible progress� is made toward an inclusive government set up through free and fair elections.

The U.S. will still provide health and education assistance and money to help Egypt secure its borders, counter terrorism and ensure security in the Sinai.

The U.S. also will continue to provide parts for military equipment coming from the United States as well as military training and education.

The U.S. military has continued shipments of thousands of spare parts for American weapons systems used by the Egyptian forces, including armored bulldozers for border security, radars and missiles.

In Cairo, military spokesman Col. Ahmed Mohammed Ali declined immediate comment.

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Aldo De La Haza and Daniel Schultz, structural engineers with the Dynasty Group of Chicago, examine the Black Hawk Statue on Tuesday afternoon northeast of Oregon. The assessment work will continue this week on the 102-year-old statue. estimated at $625,000.

More than half the money for the project came from a $350,000 grant the IDNR received from the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

The rest came from donations, as well as funds raised since 2010 during the annual Oregon Trail Days festival at Lowden Park.

A large contributor was the Jeffris Family Foundation in Janesville, Wis., which gave a $150,000 matching grant.

Frank Rausa, a mem-

ber of The Friends of the Blackhawk Statue Committee, said in January that the laser scanning would provide a permanent record of the statue and include drawings, plans and elevations of the statue to use in the current restoration and in future years.

Created by sculptor Lorado Taft in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the statue stands on a 125-foot bluff overlooking the Rock River. It draws 400,000 visitors a year, tourism officials say.

The October meeting of the Sterling - Rock Falls Historical Society will feature a very special program. Andy Hogan from Claremore, OK, will be our guest and will present his interpretation of Will Rogers, an American Legend. Mr. Hogan relates personally to the man he touts in his duties at the Claremore Will Rogers Museum.

Since 2004 he has been the museum’s historical guide and Will Rogers interpreter, especially involved with bus tours and school groups. He wears his Will Rogers hat and, with rope in hand, leads tours through the museum’s nine galleries filled with art, artifacts, and memorabilia relating to the life and times of Will Rogers born in Oologah, Indian Territory. Hogan has acquainted himself with the chatty ways of Will Rogers and a long history in the classroom, as an educator and principal, relates to children as well as adults.

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“It varies year to year. ... Maybe on a rare occasion it can wait until November to see that real cold temperature.�

Central Illinois typically sees its first frost in mid-October and southern Illinois in late October. “The coldest it has got [in Morrison] was back on Sept. 14, down to 39 degrees,� Angel said. “That’s as cold as we’ve gotten so far. Looking at the forecast for the next few days, it’s not indicating we’ll see frost anytime soon.�

According to the National Weather Service, the coldest temperature in the next week is expected on Tuesday night, when the low is forecast at 43.

A late frost means a longer growing season, which can be good for farmers who may have planted their crops late.

Mark Fassler, 53, farms 4,100 acres of commercial corn and soybeans between Sterling and Dixon with his brother. “We weren’t that super late to get things in,� he said. “In our area, it’s getting close to normal frost so it won’t affect [too much].�

On Wednesday, Fassler said he expected to finish his soybean harvest, which will account for about half of his 4,100 acres, and then switch to harvesting his corn

today. “The beans have been better than we expected,� Fassler said. “Normally, you say if you get a big rain in August, it gets the bean yield. We didn’t get that and were expecting a disaster. And they turned out to be a hair better than average.�

August was abnormally dry in the Sauk Valley and much of northern Illinois and the Midwest, where 25.6 percent of the region was declared in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Sauk Valley farmers could be done harvesting soybeans this week, and then move on to corn next week, said Gunnar Ortgiesen, 28, the CFO and general manager of Tettens Grain LLC in Sterling.

The soybean yields have been in the 50to 60-bushels-an-acre range, which is a little better than average and better than what was expected about a month ago, Ortgiesen said.

Corn yields have been ranging between 160and 220-bushels an acre, but Ortgiesen said next week should be a better indication of what the crop will be.

Because of the government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service hasn’t been releasing its weekly weather and crop reports, which includes the percentage of completed harvesting.

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“I had an intuition and wanted to satisfy myself,” Burke said Tuesday. “I wanted to see if there was any monkey business going on. There weren’t any red flags, just one of those cases of ‘trust but verify.’”

Auditors went to City Hall and asked to take a look at credit card files, Burke said. Blaine told him that Crundwell would not be suspicious of the review, because auditors were coming to City Hall at various times asking for files.

“He reported back to me that he didn’t find anything,” Burke said. “I never thought anything of it again. I started to think maybe something wasn’t going on after all.”

Blaine did Crundwell’s personal tax returns and even asked her on a date, the accountant said in the November deposition.

After talking about the credit card inquiry, Burke stopped taking questions about Crundwell, saying then that he would address them at the meeting. He changed his mind on that Wednesday.

An overflow room is planned tonight in case crowds are too large for the auditorium.

Two microphones will be used to keep public comments flowing, and a time limit on comments will be enforced depending on how many people sign up to speak.

A number of media outlets are planning to be there, including Al Jazeera America and CNBC’s “American Greed.”

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City officials did not speak about the case while the lawsuit was ongoing.

In an interview with Sauk Valley Media on Tuesday, the mayor was asked about requesting in 2002 that auditors look into Crundwell’s credit card accounts.

Ron Blaine, who was an equity partner for CliftonLarsonAllen, the city’s contracted auditor at the time, said in a deposition statement during the lawsuit that Burke had asked him about a decade ago to look at her credit card expenses, specifically an American Express account.

Blaine was one of two accountants who were interviewed in November by the city’s attorney, Devon Bruce, in connection with the city’s lawsuit against the firms that audited the city’s finances.

The mayor, whose call to the FBI in April 2012 led to Crundwell’s arrest, was suspicious of the former comptroller’s lifestyle, he told SVM in January.

According to Blaine’s statement, nothing was found – but he left it unclear whether the account was even investigated.

There was an investigation, Burke said Tuesday. Blaine told him nothing was found.

The mayor was suspicious of Crundwell stealing petty cash, not knowing at the time what he knows now: that she was taking millions from the city.

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He is a resource conservationist for the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, a job that mostly entails educating youths, landowners and the public about environmentfriendly farming practices.

Harrison works apart from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but his work and the department’s are so entwined that the district in Morrison even operates out of a government-owned building.

“I don’t work for USDA,” he said, “so there’s a whole different realm there. In Illinois, it’s very common for SWCDs and the USDA to be co-located.”

When Congress failed to agree to a spending bill, it meant “non-essential” government workers – people who don’t immediately affect the public safety – were given unpaid leaves of absence.

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“There’s landowner anxiety as well as there is employee anxiety,” Harrison said. “OK, I’ve got this project, where do I go now? That builds up, and eventually they get discouraged. They may even walk away from the project.”

He’s worked 25 years to build up local conservation, something he now finds to be a direct casualty of a federal government shutdown.

But Harrison doesn’t have an answer for who’s to blame for all of this. He also sympathizes with the government employees he works with who don’t receive paychecks until their furloughs are finished.

“I think there was some anxiety over pay,” he said. “They’re not getting paid right now. They may in the future, but right now there’s not a check coming in. ... Even a 2- to 3-week period without a paycheck, there’s going to be some strain.”

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If the shutdown lasts into November, it could mean Harrison, and others like him nationwide, will get to fewer, if any, projects designed to prevent sediment runoff and erosion – both contributors to unhealthy ecosystems.

“We’re getting to a point where it may start to be too late for some of those,” Harrison said.

It’s also forced Harrison into inconvenient work circumstances. For the time being, he works out of home, his car and a non-USDA-owned shed next to Morrison’s facility. He’s able to take calls and use what resources he has left to him. It’s not enough, he said, to get certain work done.

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It also means Harrison can’t do his job effectively. His office uses USDA phones, which are currently inoperable; he taps into USDA databases and resources on a daily basis, which he can no longer access. People who need to reach him – landowners wishing to improve the quality of their land use – have no foreseeable way of contacting him, unless, by chance, they know his cellphone number, or that he even works with the SWCD. Even then, Harrison has a very difficult time informing them, since most of the information he requires is no longer at his fingertips.

“I can receive calls on my cellphone on a limited basis where I’m reacting to those,” he said.

“I’ve almost had to start a network to get people to me. The assistance I can give is based on my knowledge versus maybe a pamphlet or instructions I could print out to somebody.”

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The Great Chicago Fire brought tremendous destruction and death as it swept through the city on Oct. 8-10, 1871.

National Fire Prevention Week incorporates the anniversary of that fire to encourage people to practice fire safety.

The focus this year is on kitchen fires. Fire safety officials point out that 40 percent of home fires start in the kitchen.

One-third of home cooking fires are the result of inattentive cooks.

Two-thirds of home cooking fires happen because food or other cooking materials ignite.

Ranges account for nearly 60 percent of home cooking fire incidents.

Ovens account for about 15 percent.

Don’t think that cooks or their loved ones can easily drop what they’re doing and flee a kitchen fire.

Between 2007 and 2011, nearly 400 people were killed in cooking-related fires.

The estimated average annual number of kitchen

What we think

fires during that time frame? 156,600.

No wonder Fire Prevention Week focuses on kitchens and cooks.

It’s truly a case where, as President Harry Truman liked to say, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.�

Truman knew well of what he spoke. Upon his

shoulders rested such weighty decisions as the first wartime use of the atomic bomb, the Berlin airlift, U.S. involvement in the Korean War, the firing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, and racial integration of the military.

He got all that done while working with Congress to approve annual

budgets and manage the U.S. debt.

By comparison, today’s leaders look less than impressive as new financial disasters loom.

Will those debacles be averted?

Or will their anniversaries be precursors to future special weeks?

Perhaps “Shutdown Prevention Week� will be created to remember the importance of national leaders working together to approve the federal budget. “Default Prevention Week� may be designated to recall the time in 2013 when the U.S. government

failed to pay its obligations.

Those weeks have yet to be created, and we hope there is no need for them.

But Fire Prevention Week is real, and we hope people act to reduce the threat of fire in their kitchens.

Just as flames can sweep out of the kitchen and into the house, the flames of governmental discord may sweep out of Congress and the White House to points far beyond the beltway.

It’s time for politicians to face the political heat, not flee from it, and put out those fires.

CAPITOL SPOTLIGHT

Time for an intervention in Congress Pragmatism must replace extreme views LEE H. HAMILTON Bloomington, Ind.

The American public has lost patience with Washington. The question is, now what?

Congress is unable to do its job. It displays neither competence nor responsibility. It lurches – reeling from crisis to crisis, each one self-manufactured in an effort to postpone the reckoning from some earlier crisis.

It shut down the government over a temporary budget. Now it’s threatening the financial credibility of the U.S. government and the security and safety of the American people.

Three years of lastminute spending decisions have culminated in a television standoff with no actual negotiations.

Too many members of Congress reject the notion that accommodation and time-honored procedures allow them to fulfill their responsibilities to the American people. They use their legislative skill to engage in brinksmanship rather than address the country’s fundamental problems.

Economic growth? Cre-

ating jobs? Putting the federal budget on a sustainable path?

Don’t look to Congress.

They’re too busy coming up with the next shortterm tactic to confront the other side. Every day they dither, they keep the government from addressing the nation’s real problems.

Even worse, they’ve managed to raise real questions in this country and abroad about whether our system of government can work.

Are we saddled with a national legislature paralyzed by unendLee H. ing conHamilton flict? Are we capable of tackling our major problems?

We are on the road to a government that cannot plan, a country shackled by perpetual uncertainty, and a loss of faith in our institutions both at home and abroad.

WE DO NOT HAVE to continue down that road, but we do have to confront a core problem. The political center in Congress has weakened to the point of ineffectiveness, if not near irrelevance.

That’s fine with some people in Washington, who are comfortable with gridlock and don’t

THE SECOND solution lies with members of Congress. Contemplating a government shutdown, a Kentucky congressman recently explained his stance by saying, “All that really matters is what my district wants.� This is not an uncommon view, but it’s a distressingly limited one.

Our system depends on members who believe it’s also their responsibility to lead and inform vot-

ers, who are willing to weigh the national interest as well as parochial concerns and who have confidence in our system to resolve political differences.

In other words, we need members of Congress devoted to making the system work. We need men and women in office who understand that when the voters give us a divided government, they have no choice but to accept the distribution of power and work with it, regardless of what they wish were the case.

We need legislators who realize that those on the other side feel just as passionately and deserve their respect, and who are committed to finding a solution to our problems.

We change laws in our democracy and solve our most difficult issues in this country not by bringing government to a halt, but by fighting out the issues before the voters in an election.

At the end of the day, we have to move the country forward – and we need to elect members of Congress who are willing and able to do that.

Note to readers: Lee Hamilton is director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

her with all the information needed to understand her baby’s development.

Ultrasounds available at both Hope Life locations allow us to show her baby’s heartbeat. We offer classes that can help teach her how to become the best mommy possible.

There are classes for daddy as well.

For a mother who chooses life but doesn’t feel she is prepared to parent, we provide information about the adoption option with a referral to a local adoption agency. We also offer sexual integrity classes in order to teach self-respect, absent in so many of our youths. We approach the unplanned

pregnancy from all sides.

Hope Life exists to eliminate the need for abortion.

Our mission is to empower individuals to make educated, life-affirming choices by ministering the truth about health, sex and pregnancy. Hope Life is a nonprofit organization. We need your donations and support.

Help save the life of an unborn baby, stop the destructive effects of PAS, and provide a supportive learning environment for all those affected by unplanned pregnancies. Let’s truthfully educate the people of our community. Visit www. hopelifecenter.com on the Internet.

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think its consequences will be dire. Our government’s inability to deal with problems, they argue, is good – a government that’s able to act, they believe, creates more problems than it solves.

Likewise, some people acknowledge polarization as a problem, but blame it on an electorate that prefers a divided government, split between the parties. All I can say is that divided government in the past – think Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill – didn’t keep Congress from creatively addressing national chal-

lenges. Divided government is not easy, but it is not unusual, and it can work.

Politicians don’t deserve all the blame.

Voters share responsibility: more people have to turn out to vote. The more people who vote, the better the chances to strengthen the political center – that is, moderates and pragmatists.

That’s because low turnout brings out the most ideologically intense voters, who in turn reward the most polarizing candidates.

A Congress more representative of the American

people rests on expanding efforts to convince people to vote, and beating back the barriers to voting.

THE READER’S VOICE

Cellphone recycling aids victim services SARA HOFFMAN Sterling

October is here, which means nights are getting colder and the smell of fall is in the air. October also brings Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Although documentation of domestic violence dates back to as early as 753 B.C., it wasn’t until 1987 that Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. In 1989, legislation was passed by the U.S. Congress and every year since then to

help provide key leadership in the effort to stop domestic violence.

In the past year, the YWCA of the Sauk Valley served more than 750 victims of domestic violence. We greatly appreciate the community for all the donations, which include all the old or used cell phones. The YWCA of the Sauk Valley joins forces with Shelter Alliance in recycling old and used cell phones for our domestic violence program.

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley uses the proceeds to continue to provide valuable victim services, which include safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hot-

line. If you have any old or used cell phones lying around, please bring them to either the Sterling or Dixon YWCA office to support our work.

Note to readers: Sara Hoffman is a legal advocate for the YWCA of the Sauk Valley.

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One in three women will experience an abortion once in her life. The majority of these women will suffer from post-

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abortion syndrome. PAS is a form of post-traumatic stress disorder. Having an abortion can lead to overwhelming grief, pain and regret.

As a previous client advocate and now board president of Hope Life Center, I have mentored and prayed with women whose lives have been tormented by PAS. If a girl or woman is faced with the decision to have an abortion, most of the time her decision is influenced by outside pressure or lack of information.

When an abortion-minded client comes to Hope Life Center, we are there for her, emotionally and spiritually. We can equip

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Association concert season kicks off Saturday Family memberships $95 for concert series STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 501

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he Sauk Valley Community Concert Association 2013-14 season kicks at 7 p.m. Saturday with the first concert, featuring Sixth Floor Trio, in the Dixon High School Auditorium, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

This year marks the 22nd year that the association has been bringing fine music and entertainment to the Sauk Valley area at a price everyone can afford.

Individual memberships are $40, with family memberships available for $95. Other membership categories exist as well. Admission to concerts is by membership only.

Membership forms are available at www.svcca. org or call 815-677-6676 for a brochure.

Sixth Floor Trio was formed in 2008 by Teddy Abrams, Harrison Hollingsworth, and Johnny Teyssier. Each member of this chamber group is an accomplished soloist and has received critical acclaim for his musical

The Abrams Brothers will play April 10 at Abiding Word Hall in Sterling. For more information, go to www.svcca.org, search for them on Facebook, or call Roberta Vanderlin at 815-677-6676.

Choir, Concordia Choir, Luther Nordic Choir, Augustana College Choir and more. The National Submitted photos Lutheran Choir program Trio Voronezh will play Nov. 5 in the Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School will consist of classical, as part of the Sauk Valley Community Concert Association 2013-14 season. sacred, spirituals, and a few very lively gospel contributions. The Trio’s Trio Voronezh will balalaika, domra, and songs, with Dr. Chergenre-bending style is as play Nov. 5 in the Cenbajan. wien, the director, at the unique as its instrumentennial Auditorium at National Lutheran piano. tation, collectively perSterling High School.

Choir will play Feb. The Abrams Brothers forming on piano, violin, With astonishing vir27 at Historic Dixon will play April 10 at Abidclarinet, and bassoon. tuosity and delightful Theatre in Dixon. The ing Word Hall in Sterling.

Inspired by a mission to artistic innovation, Trio National Lutheran Choir The Abrams Brothers, bring music to the massVoronezh has the ability is a mixed voice chorus John, James, and cousin es, they received a grant to alter the way audibased in the Minneapolis Elijah, skillfully combine in 2011 from the John ences experience clasand St. Paul, Minn. area. the music of their roots S. and James L. Knight sical, folk, and contemChoir members come with their own distinct Foundation to present porary repertoire. They from a variety of choral sound. Their music is “Random Acts of Culplay traditional Russian backgrounds including a combination of blueture� across the United folk instruments includ- singers from such colgrass, country, and folkStates. ing the double-bass lege choirs as the St. Olaf rock. The brothers are FREE KITCHEN DESIGNS BY

IN BRIEF Dixon High autumn concert draws near DIXON – The Dixon High School Choral Department’s annual fall concert will be at 4 p.m.

Oct. 20 in the auditorium at 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

The madrigal singers, concert choir and honors choir will perform spirituals, ballads, folk tunes, and other songs.

Admission is free; donations will be accepted.

0!$3 FUNDRAISER set in Sterling STERLING – A celebration to benefit the PADS shelter in Sterling will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 19 at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

A band will perform from 8 to 10 p.m., featuring vocalists Kerensa Pink, Brian Lobdell, Allison McCawley, and Lisa Steinke. A 50/50 drawing will take place, as will a gift basket auction and a wine tasting. Beer, cheese, and other finger food will be provided. A

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Tickets are $30 for singles or $50 for couples.

They can be bought at the door, or in advance by calling Bruce Colmark at 815-441-1992.

0AINTING FESTIVAL set in Lyndon LYNDON – Paint Lyndon, an event for families to paint squares on a tennis court, will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at Lyndon Village Park, at Fourth Street and Sixth Avenue East.

Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 per square at the event, and covers the cost of materials.

Food will be sold separately. Children’s games, prizes, and a bounce house will be available.

Call Cassy Craft at 815757-1351 for advance tickets or more information.

Halloween-themed BENEFIT FOR SHELTER STERLING – A Howlo-Ween bowling bash to

raise funds for Happy Tails Humane Society will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 at Blackhawk Lanes, 2325 E. Lincolnway.

The cost is $15 per person, and covers shoe rental, two games of moonlight or cosmic bowling, and an entry fee for a best costume contest.

Proceeds will benefit the shelter in Rock Falls. Call the shelter at 815-6262994 to sign up.

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fourth-generation musicians (guitar, violin, bass) with musical roots reaching back to their greatgrandparents. The members are in their early 20s and have been performing and touring together for almost a decade.

Included with membership in the Sauk Valley Community Concert Association are reciprocal privileges to see the shows of the Ottawa and Freeport Concert Association shows for no additional cost.

For more information, go to www.svcca.org, search for them on Facebook, or call Roberta Vanderlin at 815-677-6676.

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Reagan statue dedication soon TAMPICO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ronald Reagan Boyhood Statue and Memorial Walkway will be dedicated at 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 3 in Reagan Park on Main Street.

Dr. J. David Arnold, president of Eureka College, will be the speaker.

Refreshments will be served at the Tampico Historical Society Museum, 119 Main St., after the ceremony. Contact Joan Johnson at garyjoan@thewisp.net or 815-622-8705 for more information. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;SVM staff reports

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOING ON ART EXHIBITS At Woodlawn STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, presents its fifth annual juried art show, featuring the works of local artists and photographers, through Nov. 1. Admission is free.

The school is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Call 815-626-4278 for more information.

Farms and Barns at TNPS DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farms and Barns 9, which explores the variety of ways farms and barns and the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agrarian history inspire and inform artists, ends Oct. 19 at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. During a recent basement remodeling, many gallery-owned pieces were rediscovered, so coinciding with Farms and Barns 9, TNPS is having a Hidden Treasures art sale of works by many well-known artists.

TNPS, a nonprofit fine arts center featuring the works of local and regional visual artists, is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday or by appointment. Admission is free. Go to www.TheNextPictureShow.com or call 815-285-4924 for more information.

Art at the Loveland DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The art collection at the Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., and its many other exhibits are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse. org or 815-284-2741.

Rising star to play Augustana STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 501

ROCK ISLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Augustana College will host rising country music star Clayton Anderson at 8 p.m. Oct. 19, at Lindberg Stadium, 520 38th St. Anderson broke into the national music scene, opening for some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest stars, including Jason Aldean, Eric Church, and Kenny Chesney. A native of Indiana, he put himself on the country music map by playing back rooms, side stages, and honky-tonks from Michigan to Florida.

His debut CD is titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Torn Jeans & Tailgates.â&#x20AC;?

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Augustana College will host rising country music star Clayton Anderson at 8 p.m. Oct. 19, at Lindberg Stadium, 520 38th St. Anderson has opened for Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean. cost $10. Tickets are available at the Augustana Ticket Office, 3703 7th Ave., during regular business hours, or they can be charged by phone at 309-794-7306.

Go to www.augustana. edu/tickets to purchase tickets online.

Go to lovelandcommunityhouse. org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information.

Picture Show, 113 W. First St. The opening reception will be the evening of Oct. 18.

Oct. 18, 19 and 20 One-man show at TNPS DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tom Heflin, internationally-known artist, will have a one-man show at The Next

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Women of the Moose prepare annual activities STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 501

STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sterling Women of the Moose members will have their annual bazaar Friday and Saturday at the lodge, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Admission is free both

days, and the bazaar is open to the public.

Activities start at 4 p.m.

Friday, with a fish fry from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Meal prices will depend on what attendees order. A cake walk will take place at 7:30 p.m., as will drawings.

A lunch will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, with a vendor show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From 5 to 7 p.m., a turkey dinner with dessert and coffee will be served for $8. A pie-eating contest will take place, as will drawings. A kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; corner with

activities will be Saturday.

Baked goods will be sold both days. Grocery basket drawings, containing grocery staples such as canned hams and flour, will be drawn both days. Call the Moose Lodge at 815-625-0354 for more information.

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IN BRIEF Fundraiser planned for learning center STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A treasure sale to raise funds for the Lincoln Learning Center will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 2 and 1 to 4 p.m.

Nov. 3 at the building, at 611 E. Third St. Proceeds will help with converting the building into an education center.

Sale items will be similar to a garage sale, but no clothing will be sold. Call 815-622-6215 or 815441-8228 for more information. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;SVM staff report

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rocky Horrorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; back at Timber Lake STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 501

MOUNT CARROLL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Timber Lake Playhouse will show its annual interactive presentation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rocky Horror Picture Showâ&#x20AC;? at 9 p.m.

Oct. 26 at the playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

Tickets are $15. They can be purchased at the door, or in advance at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling 815-244-2035. Interac-

tive prop bags may be purchased for $10 each.

Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. The movie, starting Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick, parodies B-movie, science fiction, and horror films of the late 1940s to the early 1970s.

The movie is rated R, and no children younger than 17 are allowed to attend unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Hot dogs and

rice may not be brought into the theater, and open flames of any kind are illegal in public theaters in Illinois.

A costume contest will take place, with prizes for first, second, and third place. Costumes may be related to the film or can be original.

A limited number of prop bags will be available the day of the show, but pre-ordering tickets and prop bags is recommended.

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4-H Fall Fest Saturday, October 12, 2013 11am-2pm Sauk Valley Community College (West Mall) All Children and Families Welcome. Come Check Out 4-H! Activities: Bouncy House, Visual Arts, Cookie Decorating Bar, Aerospace, Carnival Games, Giveaways and So Much More!

FREE LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED Hot Dogs and Nachos with Cheese

Boys will play Friday, and Cheese Pizza will play Saturday, at Champs, 216 Locust St. For more information, call 815-626-6003 or search for the bar on facebook.

At Cragelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PROPHETSTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local bands Reflex Blues will play Saturday night at Cragelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 345 Washington St. Saturday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Country gentlemen Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers play from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St. Go to www.rhythmramblers.com to learn more about the band.

COMEDY Oct. 22 Comedian at SVCC DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lucas Bohn, one of the most popular college comedians in the country, will give a free performance at 7 p.m. in the Mathis Theater at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2.

Bohn has performed alongside well-known comedians Dave Chappelle, Pablo Francisco, and Jimmy Fallon.

For more information, contact Ana Salgado, SVCC student activities coordinator, at 815-835-6432.

CONCERTS Oct. 18 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the third Friday of the month, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel,

folk, country, blues, and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to www.franklingroveil.org for more information.

Next concert: Nov. 15.

Nov. 1 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First Fridays Open Stage Music Show returns to the Oregon VFW. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are all acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided.

The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Admission is a donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-9730942 for more information.

Upcoming: Dec. 6 Nov. 3 Chamber music in Clinton CLINTON, Iowa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Clinton Symphony Orchestra, which includes in its ranks many musicians from the Sauk Valley, will break into smaller ensembles for its annual chamber music concert, which will be held at 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Ave. S. Symphony season tickets are $60 for adults, $15 for high school and college students; individual tickets are $15 and $5; students through eighth grade are admitted free. Tickets are available at Tegeler Music in Clinton, Fitzgerald Pharmacy in Morrison, and Grummertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware in Sterling about 2 weeks before each concert, online and at the door.

Go to www.clintonsymphony. org for more information.

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOING ON CRAFT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS Nov. 9 Holiday bazaar DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Patrick Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual holiday bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holloway Center, 612 Highland Ave. Crafts, new and gently used items, homemade candy, and holiday decorations will be sold, as will $1 cinnamon rolls and a lunch of vegetable beef soup, ham or turkey sandwiches, and dessert, $6 for adults and $3 for children.

A handmade Bears blanket and a St. Patrick rosary bracelet will be raffled.

Proceeds will help to support the parish, Meals On Wheels, Dixon Community Food Pantry, Giannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Newman Center.

Call Josie Whaley, 815-2847197, to donate items or for more information.

First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

Go to www.Second-Saturdays. com or find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

Oct. 20 Cook-off, bags tourney in Dixon DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ultimate Tailgate Cook-off and Bags Tourney is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beanblossom parking lot in downtown Dixon.

The chili cook-off will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is $20 and ends Oct. 18. Forms can be found online at www. dixonmainstreet.com or www. facebook.com/dixonmainstreet or by emailing mainst@grics. net.

Cash prizes of $300 for first place, $150 for second place, and $50 for third place will be awarded. A Best Showmanship and Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award will also be handed out. There will be secret judges for the top prizes.

Setup for the event will begin at DOWNTOWN EVENTS 8 a.m.; all cooks are required to entirely prepare their chili at the Saturday event following health department guidelines. More food will be availSecond Saturdays in Dixon able.

DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Second Saturdays Art Registration for the bags tourHappenings, featuring art, music nament will begin at 10:30 a.m. and other cultural events, returns Cost is $20 per team and prizes to various venues, mostly from will be awarded.

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NFL games will be displayed on an outdoor television.

Admission to the Chili Cook-off is $5 per person and includes tasting. The event is open to all ages.

For more information, call Dixon Main Street at 815-288-2308.

The Beanblossom parking lot will be closed to cars starting at 6 a.m. Sunday. The event is sponsored by The Stables, Drifters, Alley Loop, Royal Palms, and Zeroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Oct. 25 Fourth Fridays in Sterling STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fourth Fridays: Where People and Art Collide brings art and music to a variety of downtown venues. Most events are from 6 to 8 p.m., although many places have musicians performing into the night.

Walking maps with a complete list of venues and events, and more information, are available at www.fourthfridayspac.com or at any participating venue, or call Janna Groharing, 815-6251248, email fourthFridaysPAC@ gmail.com, or find it on Facebook.

14609 Blue Goose Road off U.S. Route 30 west of town, boasts the largest corn maze in Illinois.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $7 for those 12 and older, and $5 for ages 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free, will be let in at the latest time each day, and will have about 90 minutes to make it through the maze.

Those tackling the maze after dark need flashlights. Hay rack rides and bonfires are available by reservation, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a restaurant on site thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open Thursday through Sunday.

Call 815-772-7200 for more information.

Through Oct. 31 Selmiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pumpkin Patch ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Selmiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pumpkin Patch, 1206 Dixon Ave., offers horse-drawn wagon rides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, a Disney villain-themed haunted house, and a kid-friendly haunted

house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Admission is $5. Go to www. selmi.com or call 815-626-3830 for more information.

Monday Yogi gets spooki AMBOY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp and Resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haunted barn will be open to the public Monday nights, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 970 Green Wing Road, starting Monday.

Admission is $5 per person. Call 815-857-3860 for more information.

Through Nov. 2 Haunted Haven ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Haunted Haven, a haunted house at state Route 40 and Grennan Road, opens at 7 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October, Halloween night, and the first weekend in November.

Owners promise a high-intensity, truly scary experience featuring fog machines, strobe lights, and local actors. It may not be suit-

able for children; those 13 and younger must be accompanied by a parent.

Admission is $10; tickets are sold until 11 p.m..

Find it on Facebook, go to www.huantedhaven.org or call 815-590-2131 for more information.

Oct. 17 Pumpkin painting and cocktails DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canvas and Cocktails Pumpkin Painting is planned for 6 p.m. at Tipsy, 79 S. Hennepin Ave. The event is all about decorating for fall by painting a home decorating-friendly pumpkin to hang for the fall.

A $50 registration fee includes 2 cocktails of choice and your 16-by-20 acrylic painting to take home. No art experience is needed to participate. All art materials and instruction will be provided.

Registration and fee are due by Oct. 12 by emailing brandi.willey@ gmail.com or stopping by the bar.

For more information, call 815288-1119.

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WHAT’S GOING ON FALL FUN Oct. 26 Monster pancakes and parade DIXON – Dixon Main Street and Lee County Council on Aging will host a Monster Breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. Cost is $4 for adults, $2 for children 12 and younger, and $1 will be deducted if you wear a costume. Food will be provided

by Mama Cimino’s.

The annual Dixon Noon Lions Halloween Parade follows the breakfast at 10 a.m. The parade begins at Haymarket Square and features the Reagan Middle School marching band.

There will be a costume contest at 9:30 a.m. before the parade at Haymarket Square. All participants in the parade and contest will receive a bag donated by local businesses, Dixon High School Leo Club and the Noon Lions.

Proceeds from the event will go to support for activities and programs for Dixon Main Street and LCCOA. Rain site for costume judging will be at the Post House Ballroom.

For more information, call 815288-2308.

Oct. 31 Trick-Or-Treat downtown ROCK FALLS – All area businesses and trick-or-treaters are invited to participate in the Rock Falls Uptown Trick-Or-Treat.

The event has been organized

by Mercy Staffing and the Rock Falls Chamber as a unique way for local businesses to invite people to the Uptown Business District during the Halloween Season. All businesses located on First Avenue from Dixon Avenue to First Street and along the neighboring areas of Second and Third Street in Rock Falls are invited to open their doors to the 4 p.m. event starting time on Halloween. Businesses not located in these areas are invited to join in by setting up a table in these areas and handing out treats.

The Rock Falls Chamber will provide signs to uptown businesses that will participate.

Businesses with a table will be asked to register with the Rock Falls Chamber. All participating businesses will be encouraged to decorate for the holiday.

Tickets are $45 through Sept.

15 and $50 thereafter at the Boyhood Home, 816 S. Hennepin Ave. Table sponsorships are $400, and include eight tickets and sponsorship recognition.

Businesses that want to donate auction items, display a poster, or sell tickets should call Langner at 815-288-5176. Go to www. reaganhome.org for more information.

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Karen Peck and New River, a three-time, Grammy-Award-nominated Southern Gospel group, will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris St. Karen Peck Gooch was the opening soloist in a competition scene in the movie “Joyful Noise,” which featured Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. The group combine Southen Gospel, country, and progressive musical sounds. The concert is free, but an offering will be taken. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Visit www. emmanuelreformedchurch.org for more information. Members are (from left) Jeff Hawes, Karen Peck Gooch, and Susan Peck Jackson.

For more information, contact the Rock Falls Chamber at 815625-4500, or Regina at Mercy Nursing 815-564-0977.

FARMERS MARKETS In Sterling STERLING – The Twin City Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, year round, in the historic Twin City Produce Building, 106 Ave. A. Find the market on Facebook, go to twincityfarmersmarket.com, or call 815-499-7268 for a list of vendors, upcoming events, and more information.

In Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – The Rock Falls Farmers Market, Fourth Avenue and West Second Street, offers a variety of vendors plying their produce, crafts and other wares, from 7 a.m. to noon or so

In Dixon DIXON – The Dixon Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Saturday through October in Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St. downtown, and has expanded to add a Wednesday afternoon market, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Dixon Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, 800 Division St..

Call the Dixon Park District, 815284-3306, for more information.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Nov. 1 ‘Whacked’ at the Brandywine DIXON – Tickets are on sale for the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home’s first mystery dinner fundraiser, “Whacked at Da Wedding,” being held Nov. 1 at the Brandywine, 441 state Route 2.

The evening begins with cocktails at 6, followed by a dinner buffet at 7. It’s a Mystery Quad Cities, a comedy troupe, is providing the entertainment.

There is strife in “da family” as Gina Gelatto and Rico Manicotti prepare to tie the knot. Secrets abound as details of this whodunit unravel. Guests are encouraged to interact with the actors as they become familiar with their background stories and personalities and ultimately solve the case. (The show is adult-themed and may be inappropriate for children.)

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Tuesday and Wednesday At the R&R ROCK FALLS – The R&R Lounge, 219 W. Second St., offers karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Find the bar on Facebook or call 815-625-9095 for more information.

THEATER Friday-Saturday Murder mystery dinner SANDWICH – “A Day in the Life of Murder” will be performed on Oct. 11 and 12 at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Dinner begins each night at 7 p.m., with the performance to follow. Tickets are $25 each and include a buffet dinner. Show-only tickets, which do not include dinner or dessert, are available for $12. A cash bar is available at the performance, and coffee, lemonade, and water are included. Reservations are due Monday. To reserve your tickets, go to www.wewantpr.com or call 888-395-0797. Go to www.wewantpr.com, call 888395-0797 or find PR Productions on Facebook for more information or to reserve tickets.

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Admission is free.

Group tours are available by calling the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society at 815-622-6215.

Women’s Suffrage exhibit BYRON – The Byron Museum of History, 110 N. Union St., presents “Women’s Suffrage.” The women’s right to vote movement was led by two key figures, Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Catt; this exhibit focuses on their leadership styles, strategies, and differences in seeking the same result.

Byron High School alum Lauren Getzelman, a museum studies student at the University of Illinois at Springfield, and a museum intern, put together the exhibit. It ends Nov. 23.

Admission is free. Go to www. byronmuseum.org or call 815234-5031 for more information.

The Depot is open AMBOY – The Amboy Depot Museum, 99 E. Main St., is open for the season. Admission is free.

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Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday through October or November, depending on weather and interest. Farmers, gardeners, vendors, and crafters are welcome to sell their goods with no need to register or pay fees. Nonprofits also are invited to use the market for fundraisers.

Call the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 815-625-4500, for more information.

Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang ASHTON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 7 to 11 p.m.

Friday at Dixon VFW, 1560 Franklin Grove Road; and 8 to midnight Saturday at the Steward Inn, 302 Main St., Steward. Email jamesgang1996@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming: Oct. 19 from 9 to 1 p.m. at Ralphie and Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St., Ashton; Oct. 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Dixon VFW, 1560 Franklin Grove Road; Oct. 26 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St., Sterling.

Nov. 1 and 2 Play at Rock Falls High ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls High School will present “George Washington Slept Here” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman at 7 p.m. on both nights.

The story follows Newton Fuller, who purchases a “little house in the country” without informing his family about this decision. Fuller bought the house because of its supposed “rich history” when in fact it is nothing more than a dilapidated homestead. The floors are caving in, the walls are falling down, there is no water, and they can’t even get to their house because they don’t own the rights to the road.

Couple all of this with an angry wife, troublesome nephew, flighty daughter, crazy uncle, and you have one heck of a hilarious show.

Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under.

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That’s how many games the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals played against each other this season after Wednesday’s decisive game of their NL division series.

Each team won 12 games. See who won the last one on B2.

Sterling offensive lineman Matt Spaulding (@Mattspau_) on getting ready for rivals: “Geneseo week intensity is off the charts....

I wish every week was like this!”

Sports for the Sauk Valley fan!

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS | WEEK 7 OTTAWA AT DIXON

NEWMAN AT ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN

STERLING AT GENESEO

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Dixon coach Dave Smith has believed for some time now that his Dukes are taking big strides in the right direction.

Last week, he saw proof to back up those beliefs.

Trailing against LaSalle-Peru Logan in the fourth Fassler quarter last FriDixon day night, the senior Dukes (2-4, 1-1 NIB-12 West) saw a big pass play called back because of a holding penalty. In the past, that might have been cause for some heads to droop and hopes to be dashed.

But not this time, and not this team. Instead, Dixon drove the field and scored the go-ahead touchdown in a 13-10 victory, the program’s first conference victory over somebody not named Streator since 2006.

FRUIT CONTINUED ON B3

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: A.C. Bowers Field Radio: 1460 AM Twitter: Ty Reynolds (@STyReynolds)

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Ethan Howard looks for running room during a Class 3A first-round playoff game last fall. The Comets and Panthers met twice last year, with Newman winning each time. The two teams will meet again on Friday, with the Three Rivers North lead on the line.

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Comets, Panthers riding high into big game

BY DAN WOESSNER dwoessner@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 555

If there’s one person who understands what it takes to build a successful high school football program in the Sauk Valley, it’s Mike Papoccia.

For the last 34 years, he’s been at the helm of the Newman Comets. In that time, he has 278 wins, 23 playoffs appearances and four state titles.

Not only can he guide players, but he also can tell when opponents are going in the right direction.

One thing he knows is that Erie-Prophetstown (5-1) is headed in the right direction.

When: 7:30 Friday Where: Wayne Hein Field, Erie Radio: 102.7 FM Twitter: Christopher Heimerman (@CHeimerman_SVM) He’ll get a front row seat to that improvement on Friday night, as the Comets head to Wayne Hein Field in Erie in a battle between the two teams

leading the Three Rivers North.

“It’s Week 7, and by the time you reach Week 7, you expect to be playing in big games,” Papoccia said. “Every game is a big game. This will be a big game.”

While the Comets (5-1) have been a dominant force in the Sauk Valley for years, the Panthers have been an afterthought for much of the last decade.

It wasn’t until last year – behind workhorse fullback Zach Inskeep – that the Panthers competed well in the conference and qualified for the playoffs.

TIMES CONTINUED ON B4

A rendezvous with Geneseo isn’t exactly what the doctor ordered for a football team that is reeling.

Nevertheless, that is what lies ahead for Sterling as it prepares for a crucial road date with the Maple Leafs on Josh Friday night.

Knie The implicaSterling tions are many. senior Geneseo (5-1, 2-0 Northern Illinois Big 12 West) is already in the driver’s seat as far as the league title is concerned. It is the lone NIB-12 West team without a conference loss, and will be a huge favorite in Weeks 8 and 9, road games against Streator and LaSalle-Peru.

This week’s game figures to be the last significant road block on the way to a league title for the Maple Leafs.

GUT CONTINUED ON B4

When: 7:30 Friday Where: Geneseo High School Radio: 94.3 FM Twitter: Brian Weidman (@BrianWeidman)

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL | KISHWAUKEE DEF. SAUK VALLEY 25-17, 25-20, 19-25, 25-17

Kish puts it in cruise Skyhawks unable to keep up with 9-0 Kougars

BY LARRY BRENNAN lbrennan@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 550

DIXON – Last month, Sauk pushed Arrowhead Conference leader Kishwaukee to five sets.

On Wednesday, the Skyhawks were only able to take one set from the Kougars.

Kishwaukee has run roughshod through the Arrowhead, improving to 9-0 in league play with a 25-17, 25-20, 19-25, 25-17 win at Sauk.

“They’re a really good team. I’m Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley’s Kayla Kurz drops down for a dig during Wednes- pretty proud of how we played,” day’s match against Kishwaukee in Dixon. The Skyhawks lost in said Skyhawks sophomore Kalli Scheppers, who had a team-high four sets.

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Star of the match: Samantha Scroggins, Kishwaukee, 15 kills Key performers: Kalli Scheppers, Sauk, 14 kills, 16 digs; Lyndi Scholl, Kishwaukee, 11 kills; Morgan Mammosser, Sauk, 9 kills, 16 digs 14 kills to go along with 16 digs. “I think we could have taken them, but we tried our best.”

The Kougars (17-12) only trailed for one point in the first two sets.

Set 3 was a different story.

The Skyhawks (13-13, 5-5)

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never trailed in the third set. Sauk broke a 9-all tie with a 7-0 tear that was highlighted by two kills from Kristyn Kasner, who had 10 kills, and one from Scheppers.

Two kills by Alyssa Workman (9 kills) and a kill and block from Kayla Kurz (5 kills, 3 blocks) helped stake the Skyhawks to a 23-13 advantage.

Kishwaukee made things interesting with a 5-0 flurry before Sauk closed the set with kills from Morgan Mammosser (9 kills, 16 digs) and Karly Koch (35 assists, 10 digs, 4 kills).

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After unsuccessfully aiming high, the Cubs now will be searching for elusive managerial gold in their hunt for a replacement for Dale Sveum.

Their pursuit of popular Joe Girardi ended Wednesday when the Yankees announced their manager has re-signed for 4 years.

That the Yankees were able to extend Girardi, 48, that long for at least $16 million shows their faith in him as well as it convinced him not to entertain an offer from the Cubs once his current contract expired Nov. 1.

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Pitching coach Chris

Bosio, despite coping with massive turnover, supervised the development of left-handers Travis Wood and Chris Rusin, and right-hander Jake Arrieta.

Of the three publicized candidates, Manny Acta has the most experience, with six seasons with the Nationals (2007-09) and the Indians (2010-12), but never produced a winning year. Acta, 44, managed the Indians to a second-place finish in 2011, but was fired late the next season.

Actaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low-key teaching style might fit well with Epstein, who prefers a â&#x20AC;&#x153;love before tough loveâ&#x20AC;? approach with the current group of Cubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; players. Acta met with Epstein, general manager Jed Hoyer and assistant GM Randy Bush on Monday.

A.J. Hinch, 39, a Stanford

graduate, has an association with Hoyer dating back to their days with the Padres, for whom he currently serves as an assistant GM. He was thrust from director of player personnel to manager of the Diamondbacks in May 2009 despite no previous managerial experience. He compiled an 89-123 mark over part of two seasons, in which his teams were in last place in the National League West, and baserunners complained on more than one occasion on the tardiness of getting signals from Hinch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He understands the big picture a lot better [now],â&#x20AC;? said a source familiar with Hinchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous struggles.

Two sources who have worked with Padres bench coach Rick Renteria as a player and coach insist he shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be overlooked as a candidate.

Renteria, 51, has managed eight seasons, most recently at TripleA Portland in 2007.

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ST. LOUIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than the St. Louis Cardinals when they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to lose.

Adam Wainwright went all the way on the mound, and St. Louis got tworun homers from David Freese and Matt Adams to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 Wednesday night, advancing to the NL championship series for the third straight season.

Wainwright scattered eight hits in his second dominant win of the division series, coming through for the Cardinals in a winner-take-all Game 5. St. Louis gets to stay at home to open the NLCS against the well-rested Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted it bad. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the most nervous Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever been,â&#x20AC;?

Wainwright said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a whole lot of nerves when I pitch.

Before I pitched today, I was pretty nervous.â&#x20AC;?

By ending Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

storybook season, the Cardinals improved to 8-1 when facing postseason elimination the past 3 years. They also won Game 5 of the NL division series in Washington last year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even though Wainwright got rocked â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and at Philadelphia in 2011.

Freese homered in the second inning off rookie Gerrit Cole, and Adams connected in the eighth against reliever Mark Melancon to make it 5-1.

Pete Kozma added an RBI infield single, and Wainwright finished it off by striking out Pedro Alvarez with two on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just so fired up for this team and this city right now,â&#x20AC;? Wainwright said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cardinal fans were rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; today, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just fired up to be here.â&#x20AC;?

The Pirates, who ended a record streak of 20 consecutive losing seasons this year, were held to one run in each of the final two games of their first playoff appearance since 1992.

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Overall Last week Ottawa (1-5) at Dixon (2-4) Sterling (3-3) at Geneseo (5-1) Mendota (2-4) at Rock Falls (1-5) Oregon (3-3) at Winnebago (6-0) Amboy (2-4) at Bureau Valley (2-4) Newman (5-1) at Erie-Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;town (5-1) Riverdale (0-6) at Fulton (2-4) Rockridge (6-0) at Morrison (2-4) Durand (0-6) at Eastland-P.C. (6-0) West Carroll (1-5) at Lexington (1-5) AFC (1-5) at East Dubuque (4-2) Milledgeville (1-5) at Aquin (5-1) Orangeville (2-4) at Polo (2-4)

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids believed in themselves and each other, and they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wilt under pressure,â&#x20AC;?

Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could tell after that penalty that we were kind of thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Is that it? Is that where it ends?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But the kids fought back, overcame the adversity, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge difference-maker in building a program.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a step toward the short-term goals, which is winning more than one conference contest in a season for the first time since, again, 2006 â&#x20AC;Ś which is also, incidentally, the last time Dixon went to the playoffs.

Yes, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoff buzz in the air at A.C. Bowers Field these days.

If the Dukes win out, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be playoff eligible at 5-4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been awhile, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all talking playoffs,â&#x20AC;? senior offensive lineman Logan Fassler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know we have to win the rest of our games, but right now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy and confident and feeling good about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in front of us.â&#x20AC;?

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worry about the future when we get there.â&#x20AC;? s 4HE LAST TIME THE The present, for now, Dukes won backinvolves an Ottawa team to-back conference that has struggled to games was in Weeks 5 score points this season. & 6 of 2006, when they The Pirates (1-5, 1-1) beat LaSalle-Peru and have scored 16 points or Streator. Coincidentalfewer in four of their six ly, Dixon also defeated games, and are averagOttawa in Week 8, ing 13.3 points per game en route to a trip to while allowing 33.3. the third round of the But the Dukes arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t #LASS ! PLAYOFFS n THE even considering Ottadeepest playoff run in waâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record or previschool history. ous results. They know what the Pirates bring For his part, Smith to the table, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bringing up the no chance of the Dixon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pâ&#x20AC;? word. But he has players underestimating addressed it briefly with Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Night his team, hoping that it opponent. helps with the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be focus on the short term physical and aggressive, and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get them try to get something looking ahead. established early,â&#x20AC;? senior â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just told the kids Dane Schielein said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and that I wanted them to our defense needs to be have the chance to get ready to counter what a win in Week 9 and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing. We all then get back together know we need to win for that next night for the a chance at the playoffs, playoff pairings show,â&#x20AC;? so we have to come out Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love for and get after it, focus on these guys to just have that opportunity to have what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing and execute.â&#x20AC;? that feeling.

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Smith said the key will be to get the defense â&#x20AC;&#x153;cranked upâ&#x20AC;? and playing like it did in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win. He was pleased with the defensive effort against the Cavaliers, and also was happy to see the offenseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to â&#x20AC;&#x153;do what it had to doâ&#x20AC;? to get the team a win.

If the special teams can play a full game like it did in the second half, and the Dukes continue to cut down on turnovers and penalties, Smith is excited about what this team can achieve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Weeks 2 and 5, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show up, but that should be out of our system at this point,â&#x20AC;?

Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ottawa is going to come out and take it to us, give us their best shot and then ask us what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got. If we respond like we did last week, we should be fine; if we respond like we did against Geneseo, it could be a long night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m interested â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and optimistic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to see which one itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be.â&#x20AC;?

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piece of the conference title. This year will be no different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal at the beginSterling (3-3, 1-1), ning of the year was to meanwhile, is eager to win conference,â&#x20AC;? Knie put a Week 6 disaster said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and our goal is still in its rearview mirror. there.â&#x20AC;?

Streator (1-5, 1-1) is getGeneseo will present its ting out of the NIB-12 usual problems. It still West after this season due in part to its inability uses the Wing-T offense and 5-2 defense that has to be competitive in given its opponents fits football.

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Brandon Mizlo (53-451, 3 TDs), Ryan Webster (35-275, 8 TDs) and Luke Snyder (33-190, 4 TDs) are the other top running threats.

Snyder is the quarterback, and he has completed 15 of 30 passes for 207 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception.

If Sterling can pull out a win, a conference title is back in play. A loss, and the Warriors are scrambling for a playoff spot, with wins against Dixon and Ottawa the next 2 weeks a must. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been challenged, and they know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been challenged,â&#x20AC;?

Schlemmer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They know they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have many more guaranteed, so they have to go out and make the most of it when they have a chance.â&#x20AC;?

Sterling will regain the services of its top offensive threat, Logan Wharff, after missing 3 weeks due a team violation. He has 15 catches for 308 yards and five touchdowns in three games thus far.

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Quarterback Ethan CONTINUED FROM B1 Howard has rushed for 542 yards, and The only caveat to speedy running back that season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; waiting Jordan Chandler has in the first round of 360 yards. Papoccia the playoffs was the also believes Chris Newman Comets.

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Freidag goes low for Cougars Eastland, Erie, Oregon girls golf teams advance to sectionals "Y 36- 3PORTS 3TAFF

Led by sophomore Karissa Freidag, the Eastland girls golf team earned second place in the six-team Class 1A Lena-Winslow Regional on Wednesday at Wolf Hollow Golf Course.

The Panthers finished with a team score of 376, behind just Lena-Winslow (367). Erie (409) also punched its ticket to the Freeport Aquin Sectional slated for Saturday at Park Hills West.

Freidag and Le-Win’s Lexi Graf each carded 8-over-par 80s to tie for low score. Freidag then earned medalist honors with an eagle on the first playoff hole.

Rounding out the Eastland counting scores were Kori Freidag (87), Izy Todd (104) and Sam Feltenz (105).

Erie’s top four golfers were Morgan Newton (97), Lexi Floming (101), Katlyn Weber (101) and Lindsey Tempelmann (110).

Individuals advancing to sectional included Rock Falls’ Kara Nehrkorn (89) and Jessica Stickel (101); West Carroll’s Hayley Guilinger (95); Morrison’s Jaden Workman (100); and Fulton’s Mackenna Munson (101).

Hawks move on: Oregon (438) placed third behind Byron (396) and Rockford Lutheran (418) at the nine-team Class 1A Byron Regional at PrairieView Golf Course. Next up is the Aquin Sectional on Saturday.

Abi Scheidecker was low for Oregon with a 97. Rounding out the Hawks’ lineup were Ali Scheidecker (109), Haley Repass (111) and Abby Martin (121).

Wednesday’s stars Karissa Freidag, EastLAND GIRLS GOLF AS MEDALIST IN PLAYOFF AT ! ,E 7IN 2EGIONAL Bailey O’Brien 2& VOLleyball, 16 kills Katie Pitman, Dixon girls cross country, WON TEAM MEET TO LEAD $UCHESSES TO PERFECT SCORE top four spots and five of the top six.

Girls cross country Dixon perfect in Mendota: The Duchesses swept

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Oregon’s Abi Scheidecker drives the first fairway at the Class 1A Byron Regional on Wednesday in Byron. Scheidecker led the Hawks to a third-place finish and a sectional berth with a round of 97.

The medalist was Boys cross country Byron’s Rachel Hopkins Dixon dominates in with a 90.

Mendota: The Dukes Sterling’s S m i t h claimed spots 2 through a d v a n c e s : Sterling’s 6 to score 20 points for Michala Smith carded an easy victory in a fivea 109 to be among the team meet. individual qualifiers at K y l i a n L a l l y ( 2 n d , the Class 2A Metamo- 17:06), Blain Masterson ra Regional. Next up is (3rd, 17:18), Owen Vanthe Springfield (Sacred Horn (4th, 17:29), Alex Heart-Griffin) sectional LaMendola (5th, 17:47) on Monday. and Sean Masterson (6th, Galesburg (379), Moline 18:01) scored for Dixon, (389) and Minooka (398) which beat runner-up were the advancing Hall by 28 points. The teams. The medalist was Red Devils’ Al Baldonado Galesburg’s Taylor Nes- won the race in 16:40. selroad with an 82.

Oregon was fifth with 117 points. Austin BurkVolleyball Rock Falls def. Win- hart led the way in sevnebago 25-18, 30-28: enth place (18:11).

BV edges Rockets for Bailey O’Brien smashed 16 kills to lead the Rock- 2nd in Byron: The Storm ets to a Big Northern scored 76 points to beat Rock Falls by one at the West win on the road.

Dallas Clevenger added Byron Handicap Meet.

Michael Trujillo (7th, seven kills, and Bailey Schrader spiked five for 18:14.43) led Bureau ValRock Falls (15-11, 7-2), ley, while Seth Williams which sits a half-game (8th, 18:15.76) paced the behind Mendota for the Rockets. conference lead. Chelsi Kaneland won the meet with 16 points, taking the Blair dished 21 assists.

the top five spots, and placed eight runners in the top 10 in a five-team meet.

Katie Pitman won the race in 20:54, and was closely followed

by Courtney Seagren (21:14.3), Ally Stanchfield (21:15), Katie Lawton (21:46) and Haylee Altenberg (21:49). Dixon’s 15 points were well ahead of runner-up Mendota’s 69.

Oregon scored 103 points for fifth. McCahl Sanders (12th, 22:50) and Kim Janke (24:13) were the Hawks’ top-20 finishers.

Rock Falls 2nd, BV 3rd in Byron: Katie Anderson

was third, and Makaley Velazquez took fourth to lead the Rockets to a runner-up finish at the Byron Handicap Meet.

Anderson covered the course in 21:59.70, while Velazquez ran a 22:09.60 for Rock Falls. Byron’s Kelsey Hildreth won in 20:12.40, and the Tigers’ 21 points beat the Rockets by 25.

The Storm were third with 100 points, led by Heather Williams’ 18thplace finish in 23:42.60.

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Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (right) is scored on by the Blues’ David Backes during the second period Wednesday in St. Louis.

Steen’s late slap shot beats Chicago Forward scores game-winner with 21 seconds left "Y 4HE !SSOCIATED 0RESS

ST. LOUIS – Alexander Steen got just enough on a slap shot in the closing seconds to get the puck past Corey Crawford and give the St. Louis Blues a win over the rival Chicago Blackhawks.

Steen’s drive with 21.1 seconds left trickled through Crawford and lifted the Blues to a 3-2 victory against the defending Stanley Cup champions on Wednesday night.

Steen broke down the left side as part of a 3-on1 rush. Instead of passing, he let go a shot from just inside the left circle.

“You pick a spot,” Steen said. “I don’t know that it’s really how hard it is.

It’s more where you put it.”

The Blackhawks (1-1-1) lost for the first time in

regulation. Chicago coach Joel Quenneville was particularly upset that his team gave up an odd-man break so late in a tie game.

“You’ve got to get that game to overtime,” Quenneville said. “You take one [point], maybe two. You don’t get none.

That’s unacceptable.

“There was not a lot of mistakes. We played a good game. But you can’t make a mistake like that.”

The Blues (3-0) matched their best start to a season, also done in the 1969-70 and 1993-94 campaigns.

“Playing Chicago is always a big game,” Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak said.

Halak, who made 26 saves, has been in net for all three wins.

Vladimir Tarasenko and David Backes also scored for St. Louis.

Patrick Kane scored for the third straight game for the Blackhawks, and Jonathan Toews had the other Chicago goal. Crawford made 31 saves.

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Britton dreams of TDs L AKE FOREST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Like all of his teammates, Eben Britton yearns for gamedays.

Today, the Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 25-year-old offensive lineman will strap on his shoulder pads beneath his No. 62 jersey. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll squeeze into spandex pants and lace up his cleats and grab his helmet with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? on the side before taking a short, expectant walk to the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just waiting for my number to get called, man,â&#x20AC;? Britton said.

It happened plenty of times Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, as Britton logged 16 snaps.

It could happen again today, when the Bears host the New York Giants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No. 62 is eligible on the offense.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No. 62 is eligible on the offense.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No. 62 is eligible on the offense.â&#x20AC;?

Now, if only Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most eligible lineman could catch a pass. As the Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; jumbo tight end, Britton serves as a sixth lineman who also can run downfield to catch balls if necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always joking with them, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Put me on a seam route or something,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Britton said.

Because the 6-foot-6, 308-pound behemoth from Arizona has good hands.

At least, he thinks he has good hands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like I have a good hands,â&#x20AC;? Britton said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;for a guy that never gets his hands on the ball.â&#x20AC;?

Pretty funny stuff, unless youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Bears offensive coordinator

across the middle?

Someone like Anquan tomMUSICK Boldin? .ORTHWEST â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like that compari(ERALD SPORTS son,â&#x20AC;? Britton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A REPORTER 2EACH HIM tough guy like Anquan at tmusick@ Boldin.â&#x20AC;? shawmedia.

If and when Boldin 2.0 com catches a pass, he will join a small fraternity of large men. The most recent Bears lineman to catch a pass was exguard Lance Louis, whose Aaron Kromer, who heads-up play on a tipped was salty Wednesday when asked whether the ball resulted in a 4-yard offense was too predict- gain last season against able (see: too many run- the Tennessee Titans.

On the other side of ning plays) with Britton the field, the Bears have as a sixth lineman. not allowed a pass to an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re as preoffensive lineman since dictable as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re either 2003, when Adam Timgoing to run the ball or merman of the St. Louis pass the ball when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rams hauled in a ball in,â&#x20AC;? Kromer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If from quarterback Marc everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up and we decided to throw it deep Bulger.

Brittonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite examwith him in, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know ple of a pass-catching how thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s predictable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my history and our lineman is, in his words, history of football, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve a guy named Guy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was in Jackused an offensive linesonville, our jumbo tight man at tight end 10 to end â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a guy named Guy 16 times a game, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really helped in both Whimper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he caught protection schemes and a touchdown against Green Bay last year,â&#x20AC;? Britin the run game.â&#x20AC;?

The point remains that ton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was huge.â&#x20AC;?

Guy is huge, too, to the Brittonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence in jumbo packages narrows tune of 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds. After Whimper the number of possible scored, he stood up and targets for opponents raised the ball with his to defend. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to left hand. Teammates double-team Brandon high-fived him and Marshall or spy on Jay hugged him before he Cutler when one of the offenseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eligible receiv- made his way to the sideline with a massive grin. ers weighs more than a If Britton ever finds the baby elephant. Unless end zone, he likely will Britton is a speedster. look equally as dazed.

When asked for a firstLetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t person scouting report, planned a TD dance.

Britton flashed a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no idea,â&#x20AC;? Britâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Definitely not a speedton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be ster,â&#x20AC;? Britton said. so excited that I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t So more of a tough even know what to do.â&#x20AC;? receiver who can go

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Saukâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carissa Gruhn hits the ball between Kishwaukeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lyndi Scholl (left) and Akeelah Muhammad during their Arrowhead Conference match Wednesday evening in Dixon. The Skyhawks lost in four sets.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked that we came out and pushed strong in the third set,â&#x20AC;? Kasner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played a lot better, but in the fourth set, we kind of died.â&#x20AC;?

Trailing 15-10 in Set 4, the Skyhawks used a 5-2 spurt to make it a

two-point game. Kasner and Scheppers had kills, and Kurz a block before a Scheppers ace made it 17-15.

The Kougars responded with a 5-0 blitz, and soon thereafter closed out the match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any runs going on them,â&#x20AC;? Sauk coach Jay Howell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If our servingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not spot

on, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough to run an offense against their size.

I was a little disappointed the way we started the match, but as it went on we played better.â&#x20AC;?

Samantha Scroggins led the way for Kishwaukee with 15 kills. Lyndi Scholl added 11, and Akeelah Muhammad had 10.

Sauk libero Brianna Correa had 15 digs.

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Settling may keep contract in reach

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

A.N. Other’s latest is: “A glutton’s greedy sense of taste shows little sense but lots of waist.”

At the bridge table (unless you are playing in a pair event, where overtricks can be valuable), a greedy player who risks his contract trying for an overtrick shows little sense and lots of waste.

In today’s deal, how should South plan the play in four hearts after West leads a low spade?

Note North’s raise to two hearts. Yes, he has five spades, but with such a weak hand, two hearts is correct. If North bid one spade and South were to rebid two clubs or two diamonds, North would rebid two hearts, showing only a

doubleton heart. South would underestimate the fit.

South might think he has only three possible losers, but he has four: one diamond and three clubs. He also has

only nine winners: one spade, six hearts and two diamonds.

The “obvious” line is to lead a trump to dummy at trick two, then to play a club to the jack. Here, though, a West in midseason form will win with his queen and return a trump.

South will then play a club to his king, but West will take that and lead his last trump to defeat the contract.

Yes, that is unlucky, with West producing both club honors, three trumps and the killing defense. But it is much easier to lead a club from hand at trick two. Then a club ruff in the shorter trump hand for South’s 10th trick cannot be prevented. Those club honors are black herrings.

And West would be left to apologize for failing to find the lethal initial trump lead. © 2013 UFS

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Someone to teach me how to sell on Ebay; â&#x2DC;&#x2026; also person who does editing for a book I'm writing.

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VOLUNTEERS 4mos. old small brown female Chuggle puppy.

Pink collar with diamonds.

Lost in area by 3rd St. Citgo. Dixon 815-973-0368 IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media Lost long-haired gray cat, friendly.

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Black Male shorthair cat in front of Oliver's Grocery in Dixon 815-9737009

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REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future.

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We are looking for people like you to help host our Museum one or more days a month. The Museum is open Thurs. & Fri. 9-2, Sat. 103.

Interested?

Please stop at the main office at the Loveland Community House between 8-4 Mon. thru Fri. to pick up an application and learn more.

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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

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DIXON Lakeside Home with wooded area.

1mi. from Dixon.

3BR, 3BA, family room, finished basement and 2 car garage. Large Patio.

815-288-4507

POLO Very Nice 3-4 BR, 2 1/2 bath, large corner lot on quiet street. 2 car heated garage with shop.

Swimming pool.

Asking $134,000 Call 815-440-2662.

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STERLING CUTE â&#x20AC;&#x153;DOLL HOUSEâ&#x20AC;?, MUST SEE! Open House Sun. 10/13, 1-4 Completely remodeled. 2BR, all appliances, 1.5 car garage, lg. Yard. 4201 W. Lincoln Way Asking $69,000.

815-719-0037.

FRANKLIN GROVE 136 S. State St. Spacious 4 BR, 1BA, 2,288 sq. ft., detached garage.

Lease or sell. $1500 down. $598 per month 855-664-8357

ROCK FALLS 2BR, 2ba. Home for sale on contract. New roof & electric. New sewer system, windows & siding. $2,000 deposit. $350 /mo. 1602 4th Ave. Call for info.

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Call Ed Reagan 312337-7384

2 Bedroom 1004 Idlewild Dr. Freshly painted, no pets, no smoking $590 mo. 815-632-0675

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W13-0255 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE DIXON, ILLINOIS

AMBOY

BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305

TERRY V. WEST; ROBYN A. WEST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERRY V. WEST IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBYN A. WEST, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 11 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 2, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. in the office of Patrick E. Ward, Ward and Ward, 316 South Peoria, Dixon, Illinois 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

ROCK FALLS

Commonly known as 1207 IL Route 26, Dixon, IL 61021.

P.I.N. 18-08-33-400-004.

Mobile homes for sale. $600 down.

Owner financed.

815-716-6565.

DIXON 3 BR, 2 bath, new deck, new A/C & plumbing, applcs., storage shed, $21,000. 815-9735601

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The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-0255.

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Itemized bids will be accepted until the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Tri-County Opportunities Council welcomes bids from minority, protected class and special service groups. Tri-County Opportunities Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities in the bidding process and accept the bid which is in the best interest of the agency.

October 8, 10, 12, 2013 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Return with Bid County: Whiteside Local Agency: Morrison Section: 13-00035-00-RS Time and Place of Opening of Bids Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of City Clerk, City of Morrison, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 until 10 o'clock A.M., October 22, 2013. Proposals will be opened and read publicly at 10 o'clock A.M., October 22, 2013 at the office of City Clerk, City of Morrison, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270.

Description of Work Name: Tech Drive, length: 298.5 feet (0.0565 miles). Location: Tech Drive from the edge of pavement at Illinois Route 78 to 298.5 feet west.

Proposed Improvement: Total reconstruction including pavement removal, aggregate base course, hot-mix asphalt surface and binder courses, combination concrete curb and gutter, seeding, and related appurtenances.

1. Bid documents may be obtained from the Engineer's website at www.fehr-graham.com. Upon accessing the website, Bidders will see a link titled, “Obtain Bidding Documents”.

Clicking this link will take Bidders directly to the Quest Network Service, and will display all projects available for bid through Fehr Graham. On this page, project adds will be listed in the left-hand column with project numbers assigned by Quest displayed. Potential bidder can enter the Quest project number 2907453 in the field provided to view the full ad for the City of Morrison Ð Tech Drive and download a complete set of bidding documents from this page for a non-refundable fee of $25.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or at info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Hard copies of the bid documents may also be obtained and examined from the office of the Engineer at 515 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 upon receipt of cash or check in the amount of $100.00 for one set (non-refundable).

2. If prequalification is required , the 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after the letting an “Affidavit of Availability” (Form BC 57), in triplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One copy shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and 2 copies with the IDOT District Office.

3. All proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

4. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

5. Bidders need not return the entire contract proposal when bids are submitted unless otherwise required. Portions of the proposal that must be returned include the following: a. BLR 12210 - Contract Cover b. BLR 12220 - Notice to Bidders c. BLR 12221 - Contract Proposal d. BLR 12222 - Contract Schedule of Prices e. BLR 12223 - Signatures f. BLR 12230 – Proposal Bid Bond (if applicable) g. BLR 12325 – Apprenticeship or Training Program Certification (do not use for federally funded projects) 6. The quantities appearing in the bid schedule are approximate and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Payment to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or materials furnished according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased, decreased or omitted as hereinafter provided.

7. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in depth examination. The Awarding Authority will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

8. The bidder shall take no advantage of any error or omission in the proposal and advertised contract.

9. If a special envelope is supplied by the Awarding Authority, each proposal should be submitted in that envelope furnished by the Awarding Agency and the blank spaces on the envelope shall be filled in correctly to clearly indicate its contents. When an envelope other than the special one furnished by the Awarding Authority is used, it shall be marked to clearly indicate its contents. When sent by mail, the sealed proposal shall be addressed to the Awarding Authority at the address and in care of the official in whose office the bids are to be received.

All proposals shall be filed prior to the time and at the place specified in the Notice to Bidders. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened.

10. Permission will be given to a bidder to withdraw a proposal if the bidder makes the request in writing or in person before the time for opening proposals.

By Order of City of Morrison (Awarding Authority) Melanie Schroeder Municipal Clerk Note: All proposal documents, including Proposal Guaranty Checks or Proposal Bid Bonds, should be stapled together to prevent loss when bids are processed.

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W13-0255 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE DIXON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

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TERRY V. WEST; ROBYN A. WEST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERRY V. WEST IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBYN A. WEST, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 11 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 2, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. in the office of Patrick E. Ward, Ward and Ward, 316 South Peoria, Dixon, Illinois 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:

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PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 261.69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND; THENCE WESTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 253.06 FEET, THENCE NORTHERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 192.32 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 253.06 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG SAID EAST LINE 192.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.12 ACRES MORE OF LESS. ALSO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SAID SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG THE SAID EAST LINE, 454.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WESTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 52.11 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 52 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 47 SECONDS, MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, 41.40 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO SAID EAST LINE, 27.10 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE, THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 33.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALL SUBJECT TO THAT LAND USED FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES AND ANY EASEMENT OF RECORD, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W13-0255.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff(s), vs.

JAMES R. PIERCE, ALPINE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC, Defendant(s).

13 CH 26 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on November 21, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 122 W THIRD ST, DIXON , IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: PARTS OF LOTS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN THOMPSON'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF AMBOY, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 5, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 5, 45.5 FEET, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5 AND EXTENSION THEREOF 231 FEET, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 5 AND 6, 60 FEET, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EXTENSION AND WEST LINE OF LOT 5, 231 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTH LINE 14.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 616 E. MAIN ST., AMBOY, IL 61310 P.I.N. 02-15-14-355-006

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The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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SERVE TO LEARN. Earn money for college, train for a career, receive excellent pay and benefits.

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GENESIS HEALTHCARE in Dixon is accepting applications for Homemakers, CNA's, and LPN's 815-625-1115

Need to place an ad?

Full time. $30/hr. Must have 15 yrs experience.Please No phone calls or walk ins.

Mail resume to:

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. 1270 IL. State Route 26 South Dixon, IL. 61021

Call

284-2222

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8, 10, or 12 hr. shifts.

No Benefit Package Available; Higher Wages

502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031

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REAL ESTATE 200

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff(s), vs.

JAMES R. PIERCE, ALPINE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC, Defendant(s).

13 CH 26 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on November 21, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 122 W THIRD ST, DIXON , IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 616 E. MAIN ST., AMBOY, IL 61310 P.I.N. 02-15-14-355-006 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 13-01049

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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 rience.

Please mail resume to:

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. 1270 IL. State Route 26 South

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

Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2013

REVIEW ROUTES AVAILABLE! EARN EXTRA $$$$

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Automotive Sales People Needed!

Experienced preferred but not necessary. We need to take our business to the next level and need qualified people to join us!

Apply in person or call Rich Vogeler at 815-285-5300.

Ken Nelson Auto Group 1000 N. Galena Ave., Dixon IL 61021 BOOKKEEPER needed part time.

QuickBooks exp. helpful.16hrs/week Mail resume to: Office, PO Box 551, Sterling, IL 61081.

Care giver, FT/PT, Call Melissa, 815441-8371.

Class A CDL Regional Dedicated Loads Assigned Peterbilts Preloaded Trailers Home Weekends Paid Vacations Health Insurance Min 6 months verifiable experience 800-397-6387 x.18

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Diesel Mechanic

Full time. $30/hr. Must have 15 yrs experience. Please No phone calls or walk ins.

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Welder Fabricator

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

Must possess a GED/High School diploma to apply.

Apply in person @ the STRIVE front office, 415 A Street, Prophetstown, IL.

EMPLOYMENT

★ NEW TODAY ★ Hiring FT Toddler Teacher Must have 60 college credit hours with 12 in ECE. FT Benefits available. Send resume to ; rcccdirector @rochelle.net or apply in person at 1010 N. 15th St. Rochelle, IL.

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★ NEW TODAY ★ AG Mechanic/Set Up Wanted.

Experience preferred. Will train right person. Must have own tools.

Benefits provided.

Send resume to: PO Box 443, Sterling, IL 61081.

Automotive Welder-Fabricator Wanted Applicants need experience with Mig Welding. Must be versatile and have Fabrication experience.

Mill, lathe & machining experience a plus. bellini@grics.net 815-284-4175

Front Desk Manager and Assistant Program Coordinator Looking for professional individuals with knowledge of the arts- office, administrative, and/or programming experience preferred.

Part time, 20-30 hours a week and includes working some daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

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Gordon Trucking CDL-A Drivers Needed A better Carrier. A better Career.

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Excellent Hometime No East Coast.

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HVAC Technician with service & install experience.

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Send resume to: First Federal Savings Bank, Attn: Carol Harris 633 LaSalle Street Ottawa, IL 61350 or charris@

EMPLOYMENT

Local Business looking to expand in the office machine service tech department.

Copiers, Laser printers, Fax machines.

Experience is a plus in: Sharp, Lexmark, and Samsung, Kyocera. Health Insurance, Retirement Plan Available.

Willing to train the proper applicant.

Please send replies to Box #:1185 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Now hiring for shipping & packaging positions. Also Data Entry position. Part time or full time. Apply in person at: Urban Outlet, Northland Mall in Sterling or email: uoicustomer service@gmail.com

OTR Truck Drivers Full/Part time. Min. 2 yrs. flatbed exp., good record. 815248-4601 ext. 0#, 7am-5pm, Mon-Fri.

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★ NEW TODAY ★ Receptionist/ Assistant Local optometric practice seeks part-time Receptionist/ Assistant to join our fast-paced front office team.

Good people skills, ability to multitask, and computer experience required. Experience with Medicare, VSP, and EyeMed a plus. Please send resume to Box #:1186, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

PT help wanted.

Mgr/Att. Rock Falls Super Wash car wash. Two locations, lite mechanical, customer service, lite paper work, a few hrs. per wk. Inc. wk. days, some weekends, yr. round.

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The family has chosen to have a in-home estate tag sale. Everything has been tagged & ready for a fast sale! The one level home with attached garage is full! Items to include, furniture: beautiful master bedroom complete basset bedroom set, fancy antique cedar chest, computer desk, French provencial buffet, antique drop front desk, knee hole desk, accent chairs, like new loveseat with twin hide-a-bed, gun cabinet, tv stand, tv trays, antique oak 3 drawer wash stand, antique oak 2 tier accent table, marble top set 2 French provencial end tables 60‘s era, small accent tables, 5 beautiful RED vintage bar stools, early american kitchen table set, gossip phone bench, lighted Queen Anne style display cabinet & matching side table. Also antiques, collectibles, household to include: tables of beautiful glass/ porcelain/4 silver plate tique bisque & compo doll, lots of vintage smalls, new hallmark, old Catholic items, lots of vintage wall art/pictures including a beautiful Wallace Nutting, vintage hats, mink coats, lots of nice clothing for men & women, linens, Cubs items, another KITCHEN FULL!, hunting/hunters items, 2 nice deer racks, another garage full! Too much more to list! don’t miss this sale, 2 days only!

Assistant Dispatcher

Gold Star FS, Inc. is in looking for an Assistant Dispatcher to work out of our in dispatching and overseeing the application of all custom applied products in the Gold Star FS, Inc. geographic area.

Requirements: Must have, or have the ability to obtain a CDL with Hazmat and a Spray License. Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 pounds. Computer skills and an understanding of the use, storage and application of agronomic products is a plus.

Box J-09 Sterling, IL 61081 EOE

Please see listing, terms, info. & 100 pictures on estatesales.net.

Sale conducted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021

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Customers 100 60

We are looking for a part time transportation coordinator. Must be available nights, weekends and on call.

Must have a current CDL-C license and above and pass a criminal background check.

Interested persons may apply at Coventry Living Center during regular business hours 8am–7pm. Coventry is a EOE employer

2201 12th Ave. off of Lynn Blvd., Sterling

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Huge In-home Estate Tag Sale of Hazel Capp Oct. 11 & 12, 9am-6pm

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

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))

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2 DAY In- Home Estate/Tag Sale Oct. 11 & 12.

9am-6pm.

2201 12th ave.

Sterling, (off Lynn Blvd.)

Owner Hazel Capp For 100 pictures, & more info & terms see estatesales.net sale conducted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021.

REAL ESTATE/ PERSONAL PROPERTY COLUMBUS DAY OCTOBER 14TH 9AM 1632 LOVELAND, SPRINGFIELD, IL ***4BR HOME*** ***27 GUNS*** ***ANTIQUE/ MODERN*** FURNITURE*** ***ANTIQUES*** **COLLECTIBLES** ***TOOLS*** ABSENTEE BIDS WELCOME! DETAILS/ PHOTOS: WWW.CORYCRAIG.COM 217-971-4440

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-1 1212 Tee St. Coffee table, storage items, vacuum,wall art wmns size 16, misc. household items Fri. 8-5 Sat 8-12 1117 Center St. DON'T MISS IT! 3 Family- Holiday, wedding & home dĂŠcor. Name brand clothes Jr 00Wmns 22. Antiques, household & more.

Fri. only, Oct. 11 325 IL Rt. 2 8am-2pm Sinnissippi Centers Garage Sale Watch for Signs Sale in large shed File cabinets, desk chairs, desk, computer stands, side chairs, 25 gal. Pull sprayer, air compressor, hutch, tools, pieces of lumber and misc. in things.

Sale large shed.

Friday 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm YESTERDAY'S FURNITURE 316 S. Lincoln Ave ½ Price Sale Couches, Loveseats, Chairs, End tables, Antiques, Lots of KnickKnacks Friday 8-4 & Saturday 8-12 124 Park Street Annual Sale Name brand clothes, Eagle, Aeropostle, household goods, some electronics, furniture, misc.

Friday Only! 8-4 1025 Mary Ave. Girls clothes 10-12, boys clothes 8-10, household items, womens 7-9/med., toys, mens 2X shirts, and misc.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Thurs & Fri. 9-5 1907 W. 4th St. 1823 W. 4th St. Fishing poles, guns coins, Halloween & Christmas dĂŠcor, dorm refrigerator, records, dolls, portable basketball hoop, misc.

Fri., Oct. 11, 8-4 Sat., Oct. 12, 8-2 Rock Falls United Methodist Church 210 4th Avenue Toys, holiday items, pictures and frames, household items, furniture, children's clothing up to 4T, misc. items, new items brought in daily.

Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-12 25385 Indian Ridge Rd. Sofa, Western books, lots of misc.

Thurs 2-6, Fri 8-12 404 E. Fellows Tons of baby items!! Girls clothes 0-24 mos./all seasons!

Boys clothe 03T/all seasons!

Dble stroller, bike stroller, maternity clothes, and misc.

Thurs. Oct. 10 & Fri. Oct. 11, 8-4 2001 Swarts Rd. (corner of Timbercreek & Swarts) Garage Sale Pumpkin Sale Antiques, collectibles, glassware, lamps, tables, some tools & much more!

Thurs., Fri. 9-3 1712 Factory St Kids 4-wheeler, com.

Popcorn popper, metal cabinet, Dolphin & Panther tables, horse collar mirror, wagon wheel shelf, 8 old windows, 2 lg.

Wooden shelves, table w/bench, 2 rocking chairs, 2 doll high chairs, coffeepot, Seal-A-Meal, toaster, Halloween & Christmas dĂŠcor.

Clothes, books, VHS, Joyce Meyer cassettes, much more.

FRANKLIN GROVE GARAGE SALES 624 THURS & FRI. 8-4 SAT. 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 Presbyterian Church Basement 106 S. Walnut Fabulous Fall & Wonderful Winter womens (many w/ orig. tags), mens & kids clothes, coats, shoes, boots, fall & Christmas dĂŠcor, linens, bedding, household, books, puzzles, rollaway bed, swivel/rolling chairs.

Refreshments Avail.

Thurs. Fri. Sat. 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm 328 N. Walnut GARAGE/MOVING Cabinets, furniture, misc. household items, power tools, clothing for adults & kids, other misc.

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat., 9-4 508 13th Ave. Years of collecting frogs, Boyds Bears, antique oil lamps & glassware. Toys, Hotwheels, Matchbox & others. Plastic models, starting line ups, unopened boxes of sports & non sports cards & sets. Comics are 3/$1, also Beanie Babies. Womens shoes 9.5-10, purses, books, tote bags, lots of lg. womens name brand clothing in exc. cond., costume jewelry.

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-12 22964 Prophet Rd. (6 mi. from Rte.30) 50% OFF SALE winter & fall clothing, men, women, all sizes. Jackets, winter & leather coats. baskets, yarn, craft items, household items, dishes, linens & towels. Christmas items, lights, Hallmark ornaments, sm. tree, & more. some fishing items, poles, minnow pail, lures, hooks & sinkers.

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-3 1003 8th Avenue Oak table & chairs, air conditioner, ent. center, TV's, hope chest, crib, AB lounger, Home Interior, Beanie Babies, Avon, mens & womens clothes.

Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-3 300 Martin Rd. Sat. only, 8-3 231 Martin Rd. Rummage Sales Bedding, double stroller, hob nob milk glass, just the right shoe collection, 8mm camera, projector & screen.

Boys sz. 3 clothes, girls 10-16, Jr. smlg, new tanning lotion, Halloween stuff & misc.

Fri. 9-2 Sat. 8-2 609 East 6th St. furniture, clothing, and many misc. items.

Fri. only, 9-4 507 Pleasant St. Off 6th Ave. Primitives, some rummage, small table with 2 chairs.

Fri., Sat. 8 a.m.

Allen's Addition, W. Rt. 30, Lenore to A Street Lots to see. All good, clean items.

Kids-xlg. clothes, coats, scarfs, hats, purses, Christmas items, Total Gym, exerciser, dryer, stove, tent, some tools, woodburner, lots of misc.

Fri., Sat. 8-3 2 Sales 14 Families 28049 & 28060 Woodside Drive Lots of kids clothes, teen girls 0-1, Harley shirts, nice fall & Christmas dĂŠcor, riding mower, BR. furniture, new 20 gal. holding tank, N.S. &W items plus old pins.

Homemade carmels, taffy apples, kettle corn.

Fri., Sat. 8-5 29182 Mechling Lane 2nd turn left past Montmorency School Dining room table, 4 chairs, glassware, crafts, books, magazines, puzzles, new dish towels & pillowcases, material, mens & womens clothes, some Western, lots more.

Sat. 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 29100 Plautz Rd. Furniture, lawn mower, grill, stereo equip., tools, 20â&#x20AC;? rims & tires, country dĂŠcor for all rooms, ceramics, car seat, stroller, kids toys, kids clothes boys & girls, Longaberger, 31 Bags, womens sm. clothes, much more

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-12 110 S. 2nd Avenue Huge Antique & Collectible Sale!

All inside.

Fri. & Sat. 8-3 23277 Hazel Road â&#x2DC;&#x2026;Moving Saleâ&#x2DC;&#x2026; Everything from AZ, antiques, barnwood, clothing, furniture, tools, etc.

Too many items to list!!

Fri. & Sat., 9-5 Sun. 9-3 707 Woodlawn Ave. Fine china, tools, riding lawn mower, infant to adult name brand clothes and misc.

Fri. 3:30-6:30pm & Sat. 8-2pm 608 W. 8th St. Family winter wear, kitchen appliances, exercise equip., seasonal dĂŠcor, (2) rollater walkers, baskets, tools, fishing equipment.

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 3512 9Th Avenue Off Science Ridge Rd. or 37th St. Ridingmower,snow blowers, mowers, Kitchenaid mixer, canning jars, old bottles, coats, jackets, clothes, W 8-14, men M-XXL, B4-7, girls 2-4, kitchen, holiday, fishing tackle, glassware, collectibles, box end wrenches.

Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-2 25270 Indian Ridge Rd. (Como) Multi-family Sale clean all seasons clothing, Mark McGuire collectible bears, jewelry, glassware, dishes, books, bedding, curtains, purses, puzzles, blankets, outdoor furniture, lots of miscellaneous & handicap items.

Fri., Sat. 8-4 3202 Woodlawn Road GARDEN SALE FINAL DAYS Most perennials $3, 2/$5; Astilbes only $6.95, 2/$10; most shrubs $4.95; scarlet maple & southern pin oaks $2/ft. Some items only $1. Plus garden accents & many framed pictures.

Friday 10-5 1305 6th Avenue No Early Sales Tons of brand name clothing for entire family. (lots of Justice) home dĂŠcor, dog igloo, air compressor, and much more.

Friday 8-?

Saturday 8-noon Indian Ridge Subdivision lots of fishing stuff including rods & reels, ice fishing equip., ice huts, augers, poles, cowboy books, young boy's clothing, tools, dog toys, king sized comforter, lots of misc.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Huge In-home Estate/Tag Sale of Hazel Capp. Oct. 11 & 12, 9am-6pm.

2201 12th ave. off of Lynn Blvd., Sterling.

Thurs. & Fri., 8-2 205 16th Ave. No Early Birds Garage Sale New & like new baby NB-12 mo.

Clothes. Lots of new & like new misc. baby items, asst. adult clothes, exercise equip., 10 spd. bike, misc. household.

Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8-11 3801 15th Ave. Huge baby girl clothes sale- sizes up to 24 months, baby items, toys, washer/dryer, lawn items, adult clothes, suitcases, wedding gown.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 1940's Era or before Wash Stand $100 815-973-9324 Collectible Vintage Breyer Horses and accessories. $100 815-288-6823 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

.410 Shotgun, single shot. Nice. With hard case. $95 815-440-3785 6 Boxes .22 LR. $28 for all. 815440-3785 JTSalesstore. com Guns & Ammo Tues.-Fri. 4:30-7pm Sat., 7am-12pm Sunday, 9am-3pm 2058 Lowell Park Road, Dixon 815-677-9028

CLOVER APPLIANCES HILLS

710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Kenmore like new. $250/obo.

499-8904.

stove, White.

815-

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003 Stand up freezer, good working cond., $75, 815441-8412.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

720

GUN SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 18-20 Racine City Fairgrounds, Hwy11, 2 blks west of Hwy-45 Union Grove, WI. Fri 3pm-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-3.

Admission: $6.

14 & Under FREE. Buy/sell/trade.

608-752-6677 www.bobandrocco.com

CLOTHING

730

DRESS CODE 5 E. 3rd St., Sterling All summer clearance, now 2/$1.

Sale ends soon!

WOOD / FUEL

746

Firewood: You load $65. I load & deliver $85. Call 779-245-3910.

SEASONED firewood. $75 per level pickup load, covered. (815)2884302 or (815) 6321337. No delivery.

FURNITURE

755

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

815-703-3688 FLEXSTEEL Burgundy leather recliner $175 815-284-2367 Full sz. matching bedroom set: bed w/headboard, 9 drawer dresser w. mirror, armoire, night stand. $400/ obo. 815-626-6976 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. $50 815-288-3148

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Everett studio model piano. Med. walnut finish. Price negotiable.

815626-2929.

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

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 29 Gal. Bio cube salt water tank w/fish, stand $100 815-973-3149 Female cat spayed/declawed and 12 wk old pure white deaf kitten.

815-994-6079 Free 2 kittens, one black female, one orange & white male, both longhaired, 10 wks. old.

815-517-3363.

Free cats and kittens to a good home.

815-5489511.

Litter Box, like new, easy to clean, cost/$40 asking $15 815-625-6182.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Male collie, about 2 yrs., not fixed, housebroken, Franklin Grove, 815-703-4120.

Pet Bed, extra nice & clean, $10 815625-6182.

Pet Kennel for travel, 22â&#x20AC;?x32â&#x20AC;?, canvas & mesh, nice, $50, 815625-6182.

Rabbits for sale $5 Californian/ Lionhead. Please call 815-576-5004.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Wanted: small adult chihuahua, female, spayed, housebroken, reasonably priced or free. 815-564-9022 after 1 pm.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Wanted: small adult chihuahua, female, spayed, housebroken, reasonably priced or free. 815-564-9022 after 1 pm.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 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

Poulan 19hp tractor, hydro drive, 42â&#x20AC;? deck, $425.

6hp Jacobson snowblower, 4spd $225. 5hp upright brush chipper ,3â&#x20AC;? or less, $200. 815625-1606.

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

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

Hitachi & Toshiba 55â&#x20AC;? flat screen TV's, very good cond., your choice, $350/obo 815-5907537.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

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

6â&#x20AC;? Rockwell jointer planer. $50. 815213-0557 Crystal Lake O.D. Precision Grinder, bench top model, approx. 5â&#x20AC;? center, 2 1/2â&#x20AC;? swing, will grind to tenths, tenths indicator incl., $450 815-9733223.

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

New Rockwell jaw horse w/attach.; new Schumacher flux welder; 28â&#x20AC;?x 20' alum. plank.

815-266-1898.

WANT TO BUY 795 Old Slot Machines, Juke Boxes and Regina music boxes wanted, working or not! Cash for anything unusual & coin operated. Fast pick up.

Call 314-707-0184.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (4) wood working clamps. $25. Call 815-499-9180

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; NEW TODAY â&#x2DC;&#x2026; 12 Semi Formal Dresses for sale, some from David's Bridal w/ tags still on, as low as $19.99, sizes 4-14, 815-703-4120.

2000 bags mulch, fertilizer, misc. lawn care, winter fertilizer $6. Builder Disc 815-626-4561 7' Pool Table w/accessories good cond., $700/obo 815-9946398.

Antique Toledo 1907 metal steamer/pie safe w shelves, $100, 815-626-7214 Argus 35 mm camera. Good cond. $25 (815)284-2685 Car Ramps, good cond. $20 815284-1094 Christmas Lights, 2 10 gal. Containers, $10, 815-6263928.

Electric Stove w/heater. Fireplace type w/remote. $45 815-946-4094 Emerson 6 CD changer.

Exc. cond. $95. 815499-9180.

Free bonfire wood. Builder Discount 815-6264561.

Glazed porcelain 6x6 beige tiles.

Qty 34. $45 (815)284-2685 Keroheat CV2230 heater never used.

Asking $60. 815625-9195.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Last Chance!

Corn fed beef.

Buy Ÿ or ½. Dave Stuart, 815-7724759.

Lg. red wagon w/ safety straps & drawer, exc. cond., $50, 815-621-1635 New Wedding set, 2.5 ct. princess cut. Appraisal papers. $3200 Serious only. 815-4993112 Pop Up camper, sleeps 4, no leaks, $100, 815-6211635.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

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

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

8N Ford, 4 speed, 3 pt., 12v, grill guard, exc. cond., $2250 w/ 2 bottom plow, $2350 w/ new 6 ft. blade, obo 815-379-2541.

CLASSIC CARS

904

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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

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Sofa sleeper, recliner, washer & dryer, refrig., dbl. reclining sofa, dresser, bunk beds 815-718-4385.

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Upright floor safe, made 1873, new paint. 34â&#x20AC;?W, 50â&#x20AC;?H, 27 1/2â&#x20AC;?D. $1500 OBO. 815-4998890.

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815-2840062, 284-2157.

Womens coat, beige, long. Sz. 14.

Fur lining & collar. $30. 815-625-6498

FARM LAND WANTED

815

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

815-9702695

2003 Chevy Malibu, 148.5K mi., $2000 815-5900566.

2006 Chrysler 300, silver, mint cond., 36,000 mi. $12,500. 815-9735601.

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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