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WEEKEND ENTERPRISE | VIDEO GAMING IN THE SAUK VALLEY

The pot continues to thicken Patrons putting more money into the slots this year

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529

The first 7 months of 2014 saw more action on video gaming terminals than all of last year.

In 2013, about $12.8 million was paid into gaming terminals at establishments with licenses issued by Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls, Lee County and Whiteside County, according to the monthly reports from the Illinois Gaming Board.

From January through July of this year, that figure increased to $16.4 million, while the number of terminals in establishments

increased By the from 243 to numbers 276.

Only Lee County A look at reported hav- how gaming ing f e w e r has grown in terminals in the Sauk Val2014 than in ley, A8 2013 – 36 and 39, respectively.

By law, only certain businesses are permitted to have gaming terminals, including those with a liquor license

allowing alcohol to be served, like a bar or restaurant, or a truck stop or a veteran’s group, such as an American Legion hall.

Glenn Leonard is director of compliance and security with Gold Rush Amusements, a company that provides the gaming terminals. He said the increase in the number of terminals is a result of the profitability and small investment.

“The establishments have very little invested in the games,” he said. “They provide the space and license and electricity. The significant investment is ours.”

The increased popularity of the games, he said, can be attributed to the low wagers and payouts, meaning they’re attractive to a larger portion of the population.

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Heroin’s prevalence worrisome Use, overdoses still on rise among youths

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Yvonne Vicks, an eighth-grade English teacher at Amboy Junior High School, is the first to be doused Friday afternoon during the school’s ALS ice bucket challenge. About 20 teachers from the school lined up on the football field to take the cold shower to honor Richard Hubbard, a district employee who died of ALS in May. Richard’s wife, Jeanette, is doing the pouring. BELOW: Allen Duerksen, who teaches chorus and social studies at the school, reacts to being doused by the icy water.

Actually, the way teachers honored a former colleague was downright cold!

BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525

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AMBOY – Teachers at Amboy Junior High School not only had some fun with the popular ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Friday, they also honored a former staff member.

Rich Hubbard, who had been technology director for Amboy School District since 1999, died in May of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was 60 years old.

ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, according to the ALS Association.

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Patients lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement, and can become totally paralyzed.

ALS is terminal; there is no cure.

“It’s amazing to see the amount of support that has been shown to me and him,” said Rich’s wife, Jeanette, as she wiped tears from her eyes.

“He still worked even with the disease.”

Jeanette said Rich was working in school 4 days before he passed away. He fought the disease for 2 years.

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DIXON – Contrary to a lot of recent media reports, the number of teens using heroin in America seems to be on the decline. In the Sauk Valley, though, and especially in Lee County, it’s just the opposite.

Of teens surveyed nationwide in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control, 2.2 percent reported using heroin, compared with 2.9 percent in 2011.

So, How long will it be before the local usage mirrors that downward trend? And what do we do about it until it does?

Authorities and community leaders have been working hard to answer that. In April, local discussion involved putting together a heroin-specific antidrug program for Lee County schools that would bring in recovering addicts to tell their stories to students. The tentative plan was to take the program into schools this fall. But that plan has been put on the back burner.

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Students at Amboy Junior High School watch as teacher after teacher takes the ALS ice bucket challenge and is doused in the chilly water Friday afternoon. The school is especially touched by the disease, having lost Richard Hubbard, who was in charge of technology throughout the district until his death in May.

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“He never gave up on work,� she said.

The couple would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary Sunday.

To raise awareness for the disease and to pay tribute to Rich, about 20 teachers from the school lined up on the football field in front of students Friday afternoon.

The teachers smiled, laughed and cringed before they dumped ice water on each other, one by one. “This is very cool,� Aaron Fassler, a sixth-grade English teacher, said as he wiped water from his face. “In addition to the water, we are all donating money.�

The teachers were called

out by Shauna Dinges, a math teacher at the school. “She was nominated by someone else, and I asked her to nominate us as a school so we can keep it going,� said Yvonne Vicks, an eighth-grade English teacher. “I thought it was a quick, easy and fun way to raise money and raise awareness.�

In only 2 days, teachers at the junior high school raised $300 for ALS research. “ALS is underfunded,�

Vicks said, “and this is our way to give back and help get research done.�

Junior high teachers have nominated teachers at Amboy High School and Amboy Elementary School to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge.

They also nominated Eastland High School in Lanark, where Rich went to school.

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WEEKEND FEATURE | MIKE CHANDLER OF DIXON

Divining rod leads man to ... bodies?

Historical societies find service useful

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ike Chandler, a handyman and painter from Eldena, uses a bronze, L-shaped welder’s rod that, he says, helps him to find and identify dead bodies. He calls it a “divining rod,� and insists sorcery isn’t part of the act.

The 52-year-old considers himself a student of the art, which involves a technique that might seem alien or supernatural to some people.

At Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon, Chandler demonstrated the device by holding it out and away from his chest, taking small, rhythmic steps forward. “I could be standing here talking to you about it and it’ll do it,� he said, referring to the swing and turn of the rod when it “hits� on a body – left for women, right for men.

As his feet shuffled across the grass near a headstone, he maintained a tight grip on the short end of the metal, and made sure not to use his thumb. That could manipulate it, he said.

Chandler hypothesizes that successful detection is largely dependent on blood type and “the metal in your blood that’s grounding you to the earth.�

That’s why it doesn’t work on animals, he said, because the energy is specific to humans.

The man who taught Chandler believed in a connection with the spirit world. Chandler doesn’t claim a religion, but he considers himself spiritual. “A lot of people fear stuff like this,� he said. “Some people are very scared of it. One of the toughest guys I know will not touch this.�

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Chandler, 52, maintains a tight grip on the short end of the metal rod, making sure not to use his thumb.

That could manipulate it, he said. When the rod “hits� on a body, it turns, Chandler said – left for women, right for men.

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divining rod was put to the test.

Denise McLoughlin, 63, of Prophetstown, is family history coordinator for the Tampico Historical Society. She is compiling the genealogical past of Howell Searcy, a Confederate soldier initially buried in Morrison.

McLoughlin said that Searcy, who died in 1929, was moved to Tampico Memorial Cemetery in 1930, according to Daily Gazette archives. The soldier, who also is reportedly a first cousin of the notorious Jesse James, has a makeshift headstone with white, hand-painted lettering.

The historical society wanted to change that, but needed more evidence about his location to be sure, she said.

McLoughlin had heard about Chandler from Pat Gorman, president of the Lee County Historical Society. At last month’s group meeting, Chandler gave a presentation and demonstration at the cemetery. “My interest in having Mike come out ... was to tell me how many bodies were there ‌ and gender,â€? she said.

McLoughlin already knew about a second body. A death certificate shows that Winnie, Howell’s wife, was buried there in 1902.

McLoughlin emphasized that Chandler didn’t have prior knowledge about the number of bodies in the ground, and she needed him to confirm that both Howell and Winnie were together. “Sure enough, he found two bodies, ‌ one male and one female.â€? she said. “It gave me goosebumps. In my mind, it’s solved this mystery.â€?

The goal now for the historical society is to make sure to get a decent headstone with both names, McLoughlin said.

The concept of divining reminds her of fairy rings, she said, a phenomenon where

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Michael Chandler of Dixon uses a welder’s rod, which he calls a “divining rod,� to help him find and identify dead bodies. Here he puts his technique to work at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Chandler can’t explain how it works, but has used the method in several spots in the Sauk Valley. mushrooms grow in a circle around graves and in fields, and often are found in folklore.

While she doesn’t know why they sprout in a pattern, the concept must be grounded in fact, she said, even if she doesn’t understand it. “I certainly had my

doubts, but I was open to it,� she said. “I wanted to see [the divining rod] before I blew it off as a prank.�

So, is divining foolproof?

Some souls send stronger signals, Chandler said.

That might explain why

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McLoughlin soon will make her own divining rod in an attempt to identify several other unmarked burial sites in an abandoned cemetery south of Tampico, she said.

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OBITUARIES Dolores M. Smith DIXON – Dolores M. Smith, 89, of Dixon, formerly of Walnut and Milledgeville, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at her home.

Dolores was born July 8, 1925, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Ida (Kuntz) Tremel. She was united in marriage to Donald R. Crump on May 11, 1946, in Wausau. He died Dec. 10, 1975. She married Robert Smith on May 5, 1979, in Walnut. He died Dec. 24, 2001. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, and a former member of St. John Catholic Church in Walnut. Dolores did volunteer work for Hospice, Walnut Manor, Walnut House, and St. John Catholic Church.

She also was an altar and rosary attendant.

She is survived by two sons: Dan (Lois) Crump of Aurora, Colorado, and Richard Crump of Toulon; two daughters, Sharon (Bill) Johnston of Rock Falls and Mary (Gary) Lydic of Thornton, Colorado; nine grandchildren, Sharilyn Eddy, Stacia (Kirk) Staples, Susan (Vincent) Searles, Sam (Kaz) Crump, Jessica (Jeremy) Quinn, Laurel Crump, Erica Crump, Chasidy Lydic (Kenny Pennington) Anheier, and Don-

ald (Cassie) Lydic; eight great-grandchildren, Daniel Eddy, Vincent, Alexzandria and Gregory Lydic, Conner and Logan Quinn, and Quinn and Adam Staples; one great-greatgranddaughter, Aubrey Marie Eddy; one sister, Gladys Crump; two special nieces, Mickey Hoffman and Carol Molen; three sisters-in-law, Alice Davis, Janet Smith, and Stephaney Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Lee Patrick Crump; four brothers, Walter, Clarence, Earl, and Patrick Tremel; and two sisters, Caroline and Mae Freuen.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., with the rosary recited at 8:30 a.m., Monday and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church in Walnut, with the Rev. Thomas Shaw, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery.

Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling arrangements.

Memorials have been established to Walnut Fire Department and St. John Catholic Church.

Visit garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Karon L. Hartzell ROCHELLE – Karon Lee Hartzell, 75, of Rochelle, passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at Bethany Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in DeKalb. She was a dietary technician at Heritage Square in Gibson City before her retirement.

Karon was born Aug. 22, 1938, in Dixon, the daughter of Lawrence Eugune Lario and Dalphine Virginia Berogan.

She married Melvin Jacob Hartzell on Nov. 14, 1987, in Amboy. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2001. Karon was a beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, wife, aunt, and friend, and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include one daughter, Debra Kay Hartzell of Rochelle; one son, Todd David Warden of LaSalle; one brother Johny (Joan) Krumm of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; six nieces, Cindy (Gary) Pike of Plainfield, Dawn (Pat) Kennedy of Mackinaw, Diana (Wade) Whittington of Palm Desert, California, Kimberly Bernardini of El Paso, Illinois, Donna (Kenny) Holland of Iuka, Mississippi, and Tammy

Loughe of Ottawa; one nephew, David Partelow of Henderson, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Blanche Bohannon of Ashton and Elizabeth Bohannon of Rochelle; five great-grandchildren, Gavin Shearer and Ashland Hartung, both of Ashton, Bryce Thompson and Pyper Bohannon, both of Rochelle, and Isabella Rolando of North Carolina; and many cousins, great-nieces and greatnephews.

She also was preceded in death by three sisters, Sharon Whisenand, Vickie Partelow, and Donna Krumm; and one nephew, Theron Troy Loughe.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday and the funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Brant Clements, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nachusa, officiating.

Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established to Habitat for Humanity.

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Neil Partridge ROCK FALLS – Neil Partridge, 83, of Rock Falls, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

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Lee County State’s Attorney Anna SaccoMiller says she now hopes to have a program ready by spring, or possibly for the 20152016 school year.

Heroin usage in the area saw a significant spike about 5 or 6 years ago, Dixon Police Sgt. Matt Richards said, and now the drug is filtering its way into the school system. When they are at parties and around friends, high school juniors and seniors and adults in their late teens and early 20s are not as immune to its allure as they once were.

Richards attributes that to price. While a gram of marijuana sells for about $15 to $20, one-tenth of a gram of heroin goes for $10. And with how pure it is now, compared to the ’80s and ’90s, heroin provides more bang for the buck. “Cannabis is always going to be popular,�

Richards said. “But heroin is out there, and it’s very, very prevalent, which is disheartening.�

Ashton Police Chief Darrell Farringer is among the most vocal in supporting a countywide anti-heroin initiative for schools. “There’s a lot of stuff going on in the county, and people are dying

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son of Antioch, and two grandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by seven sisters, one in infancy, and two brothers.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.

Monday at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, with the Rev. Mike Winkelman, associate pastor, and the Rev. Mark Winkelman, senior pastor, co-officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

Memorials have been established.

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DIXON – There will be water shut-offs and a lane closure on a portion of First Street next week as the downtown streetscape project enters its 15th week.

Water services will be installed, requiring short-term service interruptions, on First Street between Peoria and Highland avenues.

The work also will close the eastbound lane of that block, with traffic being detoured to South Second Street and then to Peoria Avenue.

According to the engineering companies: Other work on First Street is expected to include completion of traffic lane pavement on the south side between Peoria and Hennepin avenues.

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from this,� Farringer said, mentioning one 28-yearold man who overdosed just recently from the drug. “He’d been an addict for a while, but he was a good kid; he had a 7-year-old son. “I would just like to open people’s eyes to it.�

State legislators are making a push to open eyes, too.

Gov. Pat Quinn this month signed legislation to expand a task force, created in 2013, to study heroin use in Illinois. The bill extends the age range to be studied by the Young Adult Heroin Use Task Force to include students in grades six through 12. “I think we really need to push to get that information out to the kids, because at that age, they don’t think about tomorrow,� Richards said. “It’s all about today. Right now.�

Richards has been assigned to drug cases for 13 of his 16 years with the Dixon Police Department. “Kids don’t realize what can happen,� he said. “Even after one usage, they can get addicted.

Then, all they’re concerned about is being high, about not being sick. ... You don’t work; you lose your family.

Kids just don’t realize.� “We know we have a problem,� Farringer said. “But we’ve all got to be part of the solution.�

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include paver installation. Traffic and parking will be restored for the block once a concrete test for the roadway pavement is passed.

Work will begin on storm and sanitary sewer installations on Peoria between First Street and Commercial Alley. Peoria Avenue traffic southbound will remain open, with a detour to Highland Avenue.

In April, the Dixon City Council awarded a contract for the streetscape work to Fischer Excavating Inc., of Freeport, for nearly $5.8 million, a portion of which will be paid for by KSB Hospital for work to a parking lot off Ottawa Avenue.

The city also contracted Wendler Engineering Services Inc. and Willett, Hofmann & Associates, for a combined $321,000, to do engineering work and planning for the project.

ThankYou To the family and many firends of the late Karla Slater Cathey McFadden. We wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindnesses, and for the condolences,and support that we have received. We also send our gratitudeandappreciationtoOSF Saintt An Sain Anthony thony Medical Cen Center ter in Rockford, McDonald Funeral Home, First Church of the Nazarene - Rev. Bob Hasselbring for a beautiful service and the ladies for a wonderful lunchin.Jim Behrens for helping Karla’s dear friend prepare the flowers. Chris Siperly and all who helped with the benefit from donations, the bands, Brad Pope joy auctioning, and most of all the Prescott family.This community has been wonderful.

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Doh! New pretzel restaurant coming to town Small chain based in Peru will be at mall

space takes, the gourmet pretzel, pretzel dog, and pretzel sandwich shop should open in 6 to 8 weeks, owner Clay Begly said.

The Sterling Didoughs (pronounced did-doe’s, like ditto) will be the fourth location for the little Peru-based chain, Begly said.

He has two other mall locations – his premier shop in the Peru Mall and a second location

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STERLING – We kid you knot: Didoughs Twisted Pretzel Co. is coming to Northland Mall.

Depending on how long remodeling the new

in Northwoods Mall in Peoria – as well as a freestanding restaurant in Ottawa.

Why the move north?

Northland Mall officials found him, he said, approaching him more than a year ago via a letter.

He and his wife, Margit, paid a visit and liked the area. When he learned Dunham Sports and Rue 21 were moving in, he was persuaded to join the Northland lineup, Begly said. “That was one of the reasons I said yes,� he said.

He expects to hire seven or eight workers, half full-timers and half parttimers.

Begly, 52, of Princeton,

launched his business 11 years ago with his ex-wife, Sandra Brown, a nurse.

According to Didoughs’ website, their goal was to create a healthy alternative to fast food.

Go to www.didoughs. com for a complete menu and more information. You can reach Begly via email at info@ didoughs.com or at the Peru shop, 815-2246000, and there’s also a Facebook page.

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Scholarship will be named to honor former teacher or at Rock Falls High School, said criteria for the scholarship were still being Donald worked out. “Smoky� “Our goal is to disperse Stachowiak the money over the next 8 to 10 years,� Sands said. “This money will be placed in a fund specifically for this scholarship and won’t be used in any other way.�

Each year, RFHS awards more than $500,000 in scholarships to students. “The majority of our student body relies on scholarships and financial aid to pay for their schooling,� Sands said.

Jamie Leech, a counselor at RFHS, said the school was grateful for the scholarship money. “From a school standpoint, we are honored and humbled to be chosen to have this money to give to our students,� she said.

For 31 years, Stachowiak taught biology and

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The Illinois Farm Bureau on Friday endorsed the re-election of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline.

Bustos, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, also won

the Friend of Agriculture Award for her support of Illinois farmers and producers, according to a news release from the candidate.

Bustos is the only member from the state’s congressional delegation with a 100 percent voting record with the Illinois

Farm Bureau, the release said.

Bustos represents the 17th Congressional District, which includes Whiteside and Carroll counties.

Former Rep. Bobby Schilling, R-Colona, is challenging Buston in the Nov. 4 election.

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ROCK FALLS – Officials at Rock Falls High School now have a way to pay tribute to a former teacher and help students at the same time.

The former Rock Falls Elks Lodge recently gave the school $54,736, which will be used for a scholarship in memory of Donald “Smoky� Stachowiak, a longtime teacher at RFHS. Stachowiak, 77, died in January after falling in icy, snowy conditions. “With Smoky being an ex-school teacher, we decided that we would donate the money to RFHS to be used as a scholarship,� said Bill Denny, a member of the former Elks Lodge.

Stachowiak received the nickname Smoky from his classmates in grade school. He used to sell cigarettes to his grade-school classmates when he was a young student in LaSalle-Peru.

Jason Sands, counsel-

driver’s education and coached freshman football and basketball at Rock Falls High School.

He retired in 1994. “He was a real genuine person,� said Sands, who was a student of Stachowiak’s. “Regardless of the type of student you were, when you entered his classroom, he expected the best out of you.�

Sands said Stachowiak would go out of his way to help students. “He’d go to the end of the earth for you if he knew you were giving him effort,� Sands said. “He was a very hard worker, and he was passionate about the things he did.�

Bryan Berogan, head of maintenance at RFHS, described Stachowiak as an all-around good guy. “He was hard, but he was fair,� said Berogan, who played football for Stachowiak. “He was a very good guy, and he was always involved with the kids.�

The scholarship will be given during Senior Awards night in May.

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Things look good; let’s make sure they are S

hould Dixon city government strive to be known for having “the best municipal financial controls in the state and Midwest�?

That’s what Mayor Jim Burke thinks.

Given the city’s history of financial controls over the past couple of decades, that’s a laudable goal – maybe even a necessary one.

Just think of the irony of Rita Crundwell’s hometown having a reputation for its ironclad accounting of taxpayers’ dollars.

That would make a swell roadside sign to greet visitors as they enter the city.

All kidding aside, we think the mayor is right that – given the city’s current reputation – an expert review is in order for the city’s newly installed system of financial controls.

But in a 3-2 vote on Monday night, the City Council rejected a proposal to have such a review conducted by Sikich, an accounting and consulting firm from Naperville.

What we think Dixon officials should work on an appropriate scope and reasonable cost for an outside review of the city’s new financial controls.

But given the city’s reputation in the wake of ex-Comptroller Rita Crundwell’s $54 million theft, such a review is needed.

We can understand the reluctance of council members Colleen Brechon, Dennis Considine and Jeff Kuhn to approve the proposal from Sikich, which want-

ed $35,000 for the work.

Although the city is sitting on some cash after recovering about $40 million in the wake of Ms. Crundwell’s $54 million theft, that’s no reason not

to be prudent with every dollar the city spends.

The council majority seems confident in the new system established

by Finance Director Paula Meyer, who came on board 4 months after the FBI led Ms. Crundwell out of city hall in handcuffs in April 2012.

Among other changes made, no longer does a single city employee – not even Ms. Meyer – have the unilateral spending and accounting authority enjoyed by her predecessor. That’s a start.

Sikich proposed an exhaustive 18-month review that would conclude with recommendations for further reforms.

We were happy to hear Mayor Burke suggest that the fee might be negotiable.

Soliciting other proposals – in terms of both scope and cost – might be wise.

But either way, an outside review of the city’s barely tested system is an excellent idea.

After all, we have a reputation to rehabilitate.

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Caring people support 1,500 area students BETTE DEETS Rock Falls

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In this 2011 file photo, journalist James Foley poses during an interview with The Associated Press in Boston. Foley went missing in 2012 in northern Syria.

A video by Islamic State militants that shows the killing of Foley was released Tuesday.

Foley’s murder exposes the militants’ sheer evil Correspondents’ work continues The News & Observer Editorial Board, Raleigh, North Carolina

Foreign correspondents in dangerous places are often asked, “Why would you put yourself in harm’s way?�

The answer typically is that the life gets in one’s blood, and the excitement produces an adrenaline rush.

Some correspondents spend virtually their entire working lives overseas, dodging bullets and chemical weapons and guerrilla fighters.

James Foley, a freelance photojournalist, lived that kind of life after growing up in the small town of Rochester, New Hampshire.

Foley now has become the latest journalist targeted by militants, this time the Islamic State, an offshoot of al-Qaida.

A video posted Wednesday showed Foley being beheaded, and a knifewielding fighter promised that more American captives would die because of U.S. strikes on Islamic fighters in northern Iraq.

Life means little to these militants who slay children, women, aid workers and journalists. They kill for revenge and indiscriminately.

James Foley was not a soldier in the field against them. He was doing his very dangerous job.

Americans know such work is risky, from the World Wars and Vietnam and Iraq and Afghanistan where journalists have been at risk in the midst of combat.

BUT IN EARLY 2002, a Wall Street Journal reporter, Daniel Pearl, was kidnapped by Pakistani militants and killed on camera while on assignment in Pakistan. Like Foley, Pearl was no stranger to the hazards of his profession.

But Pearl’s murder showed that militants behind a particular ideology were willing to take any step, commit any act, to make their point.

Foreign correspondents will carry on, because that is what they do.

James Foley’s work showed the suffering that comes with war. In death, he showed the Islamic State’s evil to the world.

I am a Rock Falls great grandmother who, for the past 4 weeks, has been volunteering at the Sterling-Rock Falls School Supply Closet.

It has been a privilege to work with this team and be a part in helping to serve the needy students in the Whiteside County area.

In this 4-week period, more than 1,500 students have been furnished with their basic supplies as our resources would allow.

Without the fine cooperation coming from our area residents, businesses, and organizations, none of this would have been possible.

Thank you to our caring community.

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

Walk to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s EMILY DOCKERY Essex

During the months of September and October, tens of thousands of Americans, including me, will be participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s events around the country – including more than 15,000 individuals in Illinois.

This disease touches my family deeply. I have three grandparents who have been diagnosed and are living with this disease.

It is heartbreaking to visit with each one of them and know that they can’t recall the memories that I hold so dear to my heart any longer.

I truly believe that our memories matter, and we have to stand together to find a cure for this disease.

Alzheimer’s is the most

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expensive disease in America, with costs set to skyrocket in the years ahead. In 2014, the total cost of Alzheimer’s will be $214 billion. Sadly, only 0.25 percent of this total has been committed to Alzheimer’s research, the only path to reducing this cost.

I am walking to raise awareness of the urgency of this national problem. We are fortunate to live in an area that has the support of leaders in Washington such as U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzing-

er, who has been a cosponsor of the HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act. I hope to continue to work with him and his office to eradicate this terrible disease.

If you would like to join us to end Alzheimer’s by participating in one of the walks, please go to alz.org to register as a team or individual participant.

The local Alzheimer’s walk is Sept. 27 in Dixon at Lowell Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m., the ceremony at 9 a.m., and

What do you think?

Do you agree with these letters?

Do you disagree with these letters?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com the walk at 9:30 a.m.

Contact Kari Gabbert at kgabbert@alz.org for more information.

Note to readers: Emily Dockery is an Alzheimer’s ambassador.

Read ‘Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State’ How can people in the Sauk Valley become better informed about the problems that plague Illinois?

By reading the book “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prai-

rie State,� by James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson.

They suggest 98 changes to improve the state, including: No. 68: Replace the multitudinous finan-

cial reporting systems with a single entitywide accounting system.

The book is endorsed by two prominent retired Illinois political leaders, former Democratic U.S.

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

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Sen. Adlai Stevenson III and former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar.

Sauk Valley Media has copies of the book available for people to check out and read.

We invite you to check

out a copy of “Fixing Illinois� from SVM’s offices in Sterling (3200 E. Lincolnway) or Dixon (113 S. Peoria Ave.), read it, and prepare to participate in a community conversation.

“As long as we have the First Amendment, the people rule.�

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here does the time go when you’re on a deadline to deliver?

In the editor’s column of this past Dec. 28, several of our news staff members publicly made New Year’s resolutions related to their jobs.

Even if you don’t remember your resolutions for 2014, this editor remembers those of his staff.

So he asked for an update – with a little more than 4 months to make good on their promises.

Here’s where we are: DAVID GIULIANI has left his job as news editor to run the company’s office in Grayslake, but we didn’t let him off the hook just because of that!

“I resolved to look in unusual places for stories,” he recalled. “These days, I’m searching high and low for stories in Lake County, a suburban environment largely foreign to a guy used to small towns. I kept my promise, but moved to another paper to do it.

I still miss working for Sauk Valley Media.”

JEFF ROGERS, our managing editor, figured he’s batting a cool .667.

“I have the Meat Loaf song ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad’ going through my head,” he wrote.

“And that’s bad. First, because it’s a Meat Loaf song. Second, it means that one of my goals for the year still is unmet.

“A blog about lists?

Check. ‘The List’ debuted on saukvalley.com on Jan. 27. Admittedly, it has run hot and cold since. Twice in the past few weeks we’ve solicited reader responses on Facebook to compile lists about sweet corn and pet peeves about drivers.

We’ll likely do more of that.

“A plan to be more active and consistent online, on Facebook and on Twitter? Check. Sort of. Very early in the year we talked out a plan that has never been put in writing but did quickly become a practice. But our diligence has waned a bit in recent weeks.

This exercise, and conversations already had with other staffers, will spur a renewal of that effort.

“As for having our daily news coverage focus more on issues and trends than on meetings?

I can’t say that has happened with any consistency. We probably have covered fewer meetings.

But we’re still not reporting as often on trends and issues as I’d like.

We’ve had a fair amount of turnover this year in the editing and reporting staffs. But that’s no excuse. We’ll keep working to get better.”

NIGHT NEWS EDITOR Christopher Heimerman figures he’s making good progress in his new position.

“If I had to give myself a grade a month ago, it wouldn’t have been a great one; C-plus,

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perhaps,” he admitted.

“Only over the past several weeks have I figured out some procedural ways to assure (more) consistent accuracy and fewer oversights by the night desk.

“I can’t stop myself from interjecting creativity. Just not how I’m wired. But I’m learning that my job as a copy chief is paramount, and am learning to pick my spots when it’s appropriate to be creative and clever.”

LUCAS PAULEY works alongside Heimerman on the night desk, in addition to being captain of the entertainment package on our Plan!t Sauk Valley pages in Thursday’s edition.

“I think that I have helped make Plan!t a better section in the last year,” he wrote. “There have been bumps in the road. I would still love to highlight local musicians and artists more.

I’m committed to trying new things and making the section better every week.

“With the help of my supervisor, Christopher Heimerman, I

think I have become a better editor of copy while designing pages.

There’s always room for improvement in that area, and I look forward to getting better and learning more.”

JIM DUNN, the Opinion page editor, wants readers to get to know ... well, other readers.

“What I have planned is a question-and-answer feature titled ‘Behind The Reader’s Voice,’” he wrote. “From a list of frequent letter writers, I’ll select people, contact them, and see whether they wish to participate.

“Those who do will be sent a questionnaire to fill out. We’ll also take their photo. Who are those people behind the letter-to-the-editor bylines? This feature, which will be launched

by September, will provide the answers.”

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CHRISTI WARREN. reporter on the courts and cops beat, hopes she’s getting better in relating to readers.

“At the start of the year, I resolved to work hard to make stories relatable to readers, and I’ve tried to do that,“ she wrote, “but I know I haven’t been trying as hard as I should.

Sometimes, as the cops and courts reporter, I can get lost in the legalese and ‘cop talk.’ But I’ll keep working at it, I promise.”

CINDY DAHL, an editorial assistant who works with Dunn, has come to know many readers as penpals.

“Several letter writers include ‘little notes’ to me with their submission,” she said. “The personal touch is appreciated but I will, however, continue to contact you for verification. This gives you the assurance your letter submission has arrived at SVM, and will be processed as soon as possible.”

ANGEL SIERRA, our digital dude, is finding he also can reach readers through old-fashioned reporting.

“I’ve picked up a new storytelling tool – a pen,” he reports. “While video has been my strength, I’ve discovered that writing is another way I can bring readers closer to the community. From an Illinois Special Olympics volunteer in Dixon, to fantasy author Terry Brooks in the Pacific Northwest, and even

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puter code.

“While I’ve made progress on learning to code by using the website www.codeacademy.com, I don’t think I’ll meet my goal by the end of the year,” he reported.

“But starting has given me the push to research and learn more about tools and skills that I can use for this job. It’s been a reminder to me that there are always new ways to tell and find stories.”

a local biker ministry, I’ve shared more than a dozen of your stories so far, and I’m looking for more.”

COMMUNITY EDITOR Andrea Mills is working to ensure absolute accuracy with the thousands of names and faces that populate our Community section each weekend.

“Emailing proofs continues to be successful, with more people being able to avoid an errand to one of Sauk Valley Media’s offices,” she reported. “The next step is to establish a reminder system for proofs we do not get a response on. Error free pages in Celebrations and SV Weekend’s community section remain a goal.

We have occasional corrections, but they’re not a common occurrence.

Diligence continues.”

PHIL HARTMAN, a part of the Community crew, looks to be better in preparing volumes of content.

“I’ll continue to work on accuracy and speed, with an eye toward better balance of both,” he wrote. “Haste makes waste, while moving too slowly holds up others’ productivity, and I want to improve my skills in accuracy and speed.”

ANOTHER COMMUNITY staffer, Mary Near, had committed to improve accuracy.

Her update: “I can’t figure out what to say.” ’Nuff said.

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Rauner dealt double blows by elections board Term limits won’t be on ballot, but Libertarian candidate will SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illlinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner suffered a double blow Friday with the approval of a Nov. 4 ballot that does not include his referendum to limit the terms of Illinois lawmakers but features a Libertarian candidate which could undercut his draw of conservative votes.

The move by the eightmember State Board of Elections came as the state Supreme Court rejected Rauner’s request that it quickly consider whether the term limits measure violates a state constitutional provision requiring

that any changes to the Legislature be both structural and procedural. “The Springfield career politicians won today, and the people of Illinois lost. But the people will have the final say,� Rauner said in a statement after the decisions, referring to the November election.

The ballot —one of the heftiest in Illinois history – leads off with five referendums on the November ballot aimed at boosting turnout among the Democratic base, which typically drops off in Illinois during non-presidential elections. Ballot questions, approved by

the Democrat-controlled legislature in the spring, largely advance the party’s class-warfare election theme, and range from whether Illinois should raise the minimum wage, to requiring prescription birth control to be covered in health insurance plans, and placing an additional tax on income over $1 million to fund education.

It is followed by races for U.S. Senate, governor, statewide constitutional offices, congressional and state legislative races.

Attorneys for top Democrats, including longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan – who has

served in the legislature since 1971– sued to keep the term limits question off the ballot, arguing the measure was unconstitutional and that taxpayer money shouldn’t be spent on it.

Election board members voted that Green Party, Constitution and Independent candidates for Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com governor not be included on the ballot because the Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner parties gathered too few speaks during a visit June 9 to the Dixon Rotary Club. valid signatures. The board at the same time allowed er and Democratic Gov. hurt Rauner’s efforts to drive voter turnout.

Libertarian candidates for Pat Quinn.

Kent Redfield, professor “In a close election it’s a governor Chad Grimm and lieutenant governor candi- emeritus at the University better set of circumstances date Alexander Cummings of Illinois Springfield, said than the Democrats might to appear along with Raun- the decisions Friday could have had,� Redfield said.

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The money paid out by the machines increased from $9.3 million in all of 2013 to $11.8 million in the first 7 months of 2014. But that is due to an increase in the total amount of money that was played, not a higher rate of winning.

In 2013, on average, 29 cents of every dollar put into a gaming terminal was a loss to the player.

In 2014, 28 cents of every dollar put into a terminal was a loss, on average.

Thirty percent of those losses, which are revenue for the terminal, are sent to the state and licenseissuing municipality as tax. And 70 percent is split between the establishment and terminal provider – like Gold Rush Amusements – depending on the individual agreement.

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In the nearly 2 years since terminals started making their appearance in the area, Dixon has received $163,881 – almost twice Sterling’s $87,786 during that time.

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Executive Inspector General Ricardo Meza reported that IDOT’s use of “staff assistants� to skirt anti-patronage guidelines began in 2003 under former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who’s serving a federal prison term for political corruption.

But it noted that the number of hires jumped from 52 in 2008 to 104 in 2011, the first two years after Quinn, now locked in a tight battle for reelection in November, took over for the ousted Blagojevich.

The report said investigators found no evidence that Quinn or his staff members were aware of impropriety, but former IDOT Secretary Ann Schneider, who resigned in June as heat grew on the administration over

the hiring issue, said recommendations for agency hires came from Quinn’s office.

The “vast majority� of hires “were chosen from those recommended to me or my staff by the governor’s office,� Schneider said in her response to the report. “... Neither I nor my staff were in a position to reject the recommended positions.�

Spokesman Grant Klinzman acknowledged that Quinn’s office suggests applicants for eligible jobs, but he said the governor expects them to be hired according to the rules.

The mammoth report, which followed a 3-year investigation, laid out a Byzantine process by which relatives, political supporters and friends of officeholders were hired as staff assistants, a job that the agency declared it could fill without publicly posting it and offering interviews to any qualified candidate. In many instances, those employees were then transferred — again without an interview — into jobs covered by the hiring rules, making it more difficult to remove them.

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The latest layoffs will happen at the company’s Waterloo, Iowa, operations. Last week’s announcement involved factories in East Moline and Moline, as well as Ankeny, Iowa, and Coffeyville, Kansas.

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About 460 jobs cut from Iowa tractor plant MOLINE (AP) — Agricultural equipment maker Deere is laying off about 460 employees indefinitely from an Iowa tractor factory as it continues to adjust to market demand.

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Deere’s third-quarter profit dropped 15 percent as sales weakened, and the company said earlier this month that it planned to reduce agricultural equipment production for the remainder of the year. The company had hired several hundred manufacturing employees in recent years to meet demand

for products made in its Midwest factories. “We match the size of our manufacturing workforce with market demand,� spokesman Ken Golden said on Friday.

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The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Sept. 3.65 ½; Dec. 3.71 ½; March 3.84 Ÿ Soybeans: Sept. 11.66; Nov. 10.42; Jan. 10.48 ž Soybean oil: Sept. 32.36; Dec. 32.60 Soybean meal: Sept.

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2014 ROCK FALLS ROCKETS

Changing face of Rockets’ D Improving defense an emphasis doesn’t necessarily translate into wins.

The 2013 Rockets were proof of that, turning in a 1-8 record a season ago even as the offense churned out impressive numbers each game. “We have seen it before,�

Berge said. “These are our goals, and we see ourselves progress and we’re meeting those goals, but we’re not winning games. It’s one of those things we’ve talked about.�

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550

Teams tend to set goals before the start of the season, and the Rock Falls football team is no different.

Second-year coach Scott Berge has set lofty goals for his offense this season, expecting the unit to be in the Top 5 in production in the state – a goal that the team believes can be reached. But Berge also knows that even if preseason goals are met, it

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Dixon’s Matt Coffey approaches the goal line against Sterling during a game last season. The Dukes finished the year on a high note, and enter the 2014 season with high expectations.

Did you know? s 2OCK &ALLS HAS MADE THE PLAYOFFS twice in program history, in 1985 and 1992. The Rockets’ last winning season was a 5-4 record in 2009.

Great expectations Experienced Dukes looking for big season

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5554

If football is all about attitude and sheer “want to,� the Dixon Dukes are looking good for 2014.

Everybody within the program is eager for the next 9 Friday nights, so much so that fourth-year head coach Dave Smith gets a gleam in his eye when he talks about what he sees in his players. “It’s like having a big old racehorse that you have to hold back,� he said. “These kids can’t wait to get out there and get after it.�

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Jacob Mammosser threw for more than 2,000 yards in 2013, and the Rockets offense could score on anyone.

The problem was that the Rock Falls defense struggled to stop opponents. Improving the defense is a key for 2014.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW | 2014 SAUK VALLEY SKYHAWKS

Recruiting within own walls Giddings joins volleyball team for sophomore year at Sauk game last year, and she told me that he was planning to come after me hard,� said Giddings at s 4HE 3AUK 6ALLEY ROSTER HAS practice on Wednesday. “So it With four sophomores returnTWO OF THE LAST THREE 36- was in the back of my head, and ing for the 2014 volleyball volleyball players of the year the more I thought about it, I season, Sauk Valley coach Jay in Kiarra Harris (2013) and thought I could do it.�

Howell knew he had to hit the -ORGAN -AMMOSSER recruiting trail hard last winter. “I don’t think it took a lot of *ORDAN 'IDDINGS WAS 36- S While he certainly combed high convincing,� Howell said. “She female athlete of the year for school gyms for talent, he didn’t had Morgan [Mammosser] push2011-12. even have to leave the campus to ing her a bit, I think. Jordan is pull in one big hitter. the kind of athlete that can step freshman year, she did not rejoin in and contribute no matter the Jordan Giddings – a 6-foot-1 three-sport star from Rock Falls it in the spring. sport.�

Giddings was a key contributor – was already walking the halls Giddings is reunited with for the basketball team, and then Mammosser, who also played at Sauk. helped coach the softball team She started her community basketball and volleyball at Rock at Rock Falls in the spring. Even college career planning to play Falls for 4 years, and a single year two sports – softball and baslast winter, she knew that volley- of softball. ketball. After playing with the ball could be a possibility. softball team during the fall her “Jay talked to my mom at a WALLS CONTINUED ON B4

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Rock Falls graduate Jordan Giddings played basketball during her freshman year at Sauk Valley Community College. This fall, she decided that she’d warm up for hoops by joining the Skyhawks volleyball team.

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ordan Giddings had to explain actuarial science to me Wednesday at Sauk Valley Skyhawk volleyball practice.

For those who don’t know, it is the discipline that applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in insurance, finance, and other industries and professions. That answer comes from Wikipedia, but is almost exactly what Giddings told me.

For those that can’t believe I didn’t know that, you’ve got to realize that I was an English major, and actuarial science never popped up in Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter sonnets.

Not once ... and Shakespeare wrote a lot of those things.

Giddings plans to pursue actuarial science in college, and then as a career after that, which probably means she’ll be making more money

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than me in 3 or 4 years.

Before that, she’ll make a decision on if competitive sports will be part of her college experience in the next couple years. She’ll likely have some options in volleyball and basketball. I won’t even wager to guess which one.

There probably would be a couple softball programs that would still have interest in the girl that broke Rock Falls’ career home run record during her freshman year.

I am not going to spend much more time on Giddings here – you

can read all about her in the Sauk Valley volleyball preview that starts on B1.

But, I bring this exchange up at the beginning of a new school year because it reminds me how fast time goes.

It doesn’t seem like that long ago that Giddings was crushing all those home runs as a freshman, and we were getting calls from excited fans from Rock Falls about this phenom.

I watched her grow as a player in all three sports.

I’ve met her parents and talked to them on sidelines multiple times.

There was the elation of big wins, and the heartache after postseason losses. There were home runs, strikeouts, spikes, blocks, shots and misses.

Giddings is one of those rare talents that we meet as a freshman, and follow all the way through high school.

We’ll meet some more this fall, and most likely, most of them see college and careers as something very far away.

But it isn’t.

Time flies, and before they know it – and before I know it – they’ll likely be explaining some vocation to some dense sports reporter like me.

But that’s the destination, and while destinations get plenty of love in our section, they are dwarfed by journeys.

Over the next 10 months or so, area kids take more steps on journeys, and we’ll be there from time to time to document them.

There will be wins and losses. There will be times they’ll want more coverage, and probably times when they’d wish we’d go away.

But that’s our job, and the best part of this job is watching these kids grow – not as athletes, but as people.

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Jackie Robinson West asked. Jackie Robinson West shall receive.

After giving up five home runs Sunday during a 13-2 loss to West region champion Nevada in pool play, the 13 boys from the South Side will get another crack at Las Vegas. This time, the Little League World Series United States championship is on the line.

This time, last time doesn’t matter to Jackie Robinson West. “We don’t lose to teams and not repay them,� JRW manager Darold Butler said. “We want revenge. We’re gonna stick to the script.

Don’t be surprised if we win that game tomorrow. I won’t be. “I’m going off how the players are talking and behaving. They really believe they can win the whole thing. We are looking forward to playing an international team Sunday.�

That will happen regardless of the outcome Saturday. The winner of the U.S. final

will play the international winner for the championship at 2 p.m.

Sunday. The loser will play in the consolation final at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Josh Houston is expected to start Saturday for Great Lakes region champ Jackie

Robinson West.

Houston has earned three of his team’s four victories at the World Series. He has given up seven hits, one earned run and three walks, while striking out 14 in 11 innings pitched.

Nevada has outscored

its opponents 33-5, and has given up 10 hits in its three games. Jackie Robinson accounted for two of those hits and two of those runs.

Jackie Robinson West knows it’s going to take more than that to keep hope intact.

Houston will face a tall task in Austin Kryszczuk (.727, 2 HR, 6 RBIs) and Zach Hare (.778, 2 HR, 5 RBIs).

Win or lose, though, Cameron Bufford’s father, Robert Bufford, said he will go home with a smile on his face. “I’m just along for the ride. Of course the goal is to win it all,� he said. “But if they don’t win another game, I’m just as proud.�

Just like Robert Bufford was proud when he watched his son hit the go-ahead grand slam at the Great Lakes Regional final. Just like he was when he watched his son pick up the save in the 6-5 victory in the U.S. semifinal Thursday. “The last few weeks, they have become the face of the city,� Robert Bufford said. “I don’t think they know the magnitude of how it’s affecting everyone at home in a positive way.�

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BRISTOL, Tenn. – It’s the kind of jumble that can make even the most seasoned driver nervous.

Matt Kenseth stands fifth in the points standings, and seems a lock to make in into NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championship when the 10-race playoffs begin in 3 weeks at Chicagoland Speedway.

But the 2003 series champion is still winless this season. With three races remaining in the regular season, including two on unpredictable short tracks, he’s not banking on anything just yet. “I never feel like you’re a lock for anything until you’re really a lock for something,� Kenseth said Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway, the first of those short tracks to be navigated in the next three races. “Until it’s mathematically impossible to be out, I never feel like you’re in.

We want to win.�

He’s still in a lot less precarious position than, say, Greg Biffle.

Twelve drivers are already locked into the playoffs as race winners. Kenseth’s 709 points put him 13th in the Chase standings, 49 points ahead of Biffle, who is in the final qualifying spot.

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CONTINUED FROM B1 A look into a sliver of last season saw Jacob The Rockets have been Mammosser led the put through a different area in passing, compilpreseason compared ing 2,226 yards while with Berge’s first seathrowing 21 touchson, one with more downs. Senior receivers accountability. Senior Austin Donoho grabbed center Dylan Abrams six touchdown catches, said practices have been while teammate Daegan more strict and a lot of Wharff hauled in six. attention has been paid The offense expects to the play of both lines. to be on par with last “It’s a lot more comseason, if not better, plicated this year, and as Mammosser will be coach really is getting back for his senior seaon us,� Abrams said. son. Connor Cain, who “Both lines have been caught four touchdown coming around pretty passes and collected 384 good, we just need yards last season, will everyone to commit to also be back and projects to be a main target the defense.� for Mammosser.

Offense hasn’t been “The offense is somethe issue for the Rockets, and Berge is excited thing that we’re good about what he has seen with,� Berge said. “We can put points on the the offense do in pracboard, and we can score tices. The bulk of the from just about anywork has been working where on the field. What with the defense in an we’re trying is to get attempt to have that them to buy in on the unit be on par with the

defensive side.�

So, the key to the Rockets success this season will be the defense, a puzzle that Berge has spent the preseason attempting to solve. “We had one of the worst defenses in the state of Illinois last year,� Berge said. “We’re trying to catch a different attitude, and hopefully we just got a little bit more mature up front.�

The defense allowed an average of a little more than 50 points per game last season.

The Rockets allowed at least 40 points in eight of the nine games, with the low mark coming in Week 2 against Marengo – the team’s only win – allowing 21 points.

Berge has been harping on winning the battle up front on the line, and figures that the rest will fall into place with the help of a number of returning players,

including the addition of Matt Mammosser.

The senior figured to be a key two-way player last year before a season-ending injury wiped out his season.

He tore his the ACL in his left knee during the first game of the season, a loss to Harvard. It was a fluke injury that happened when he went in for a tackle. He had surgery on the knee Oct. 3 and stepped on to the football field for the first time 2 weeks ago. “So far I’ve been really comfortable with what I’ve been doing,� he said. “I had a quick recovery, and I hope this defense can take a huge step this year. “It was tough to watch us be in a place where we didn’t want to be last season, and I think we all believe that can change.�

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The team started practicing at the start of August, and Giddings was ready to go. Despite a year away from the sport, it didn’t take long to get back into the swing. “It wasn’t that tough,�

Giddings said. “With basketball, I was in shape. It was a little more jumping, but that should help me when basketball starts.�

Giddings is one of two players that is attempting the volleyball-basketball double this year. Freshman Kiarra Harris, a Sterling graduate, will do the same.

If the volleyball team makes a postseason run, there could be some conflict with basketball, which begins in October.

Giddings talked with hoops coach Jed Johnson before deciding on joining the volleyball squad. “He likes it, and he doesn’t like it,� Giddings said. “He wants us to be active, and active with the school. But there’s always the worry about getting hurt, and that lingering into the basketball season.�

Giddings says she could end up playing volleyball at another university next school year if the opportunity presents itself.

She intends to pursue a degree in actuarial science.

In all, Howell added seven freshmen to the roster, six of which come from the Sauk Valley.

The lone exception is defensive specialist Alyssa Morales from Sahuarita, Arizona.

Morales came on the recommendation of her cousin, Rene Valdez, the former baseball coach at Sauk Valley. “The nice thing is that most of these players know each other from high school,� Howell said. “It’s not like starting from scratch. They’ve played with each other or against each other for so long, that they are familiar with each other’s games.�

The Skyhawks went 18-18 last year and lose Kalli Scheppers, an AllAmerican outside hitter from Mendota, and setter Karly Koch.

While talent wasn’t an issue last season, depth was. With 10 players on the roster, the team struggled in tournaments.

It also played the stretch run of the season without all-conference hitter Kristyn Kasner, who broke a finger.

Kasner returns this year.

The Skyhawks have 12 players heading into the season, and will be looking to win their first Arrowhead Conference title since 1992.

The biggest obstacle in the conference traditionally has been Kishwaukee.

The Cougars have won 17 conference titles in a row, but the college is not fielding a team this year. “With this being my first year, I don’t know the teams that well, and I’ve never played in college before,� Giddings said. “But I think we can be good. We have a lot of talent, and without Kishwaukee, anything could happen.�

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Who cares about good teams?

A TLANTA – This isn’t another column about Florida State or Alabama.

They already get enough attention.

With the start of college football right around the corner, we’d like to give a shoutout to the Bottom 10, those schools where optimism is about as appropriate as refusing to dump a bucket of ice water on your head.

Schools such as Georgia State, losers of 16 in a row and one of only two FBS teams that failed to win a game, any game, in 2013.

When the Panthers take the field in the very first contest of the season, next Wednesday night against Abilene Christian, they won’t be thinking about championships.

With a nod to the occult, let’s count ’em down, the poll where no one wants to be No. 1:

10. Southern Mississippi. The Golden Eagles

are a recent addition to the ranks of the decrepit.

Just three seasons ago, they finished 12-2 and made another poll – The Associated Press Top 25. Since then, Southern Miss is 1-23. But maybe things are looking up. The Golden Eagles come into the season on a winning streak, closing 2013 with a 62-27 victory over UAB. Speaking of which ...

9. UAB. The letters supposedly stand for University of Alabama

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at Birmingham, but we know better. It actually means “U Ain’t Bama,� as in that program down the road in Tuscaloosa.

With only three winning seasons since launching in 1996, the Blazers play to sparse crowds at creaky Legion Field, where they had to remove the upper deck a few years ago because of fears it would collapse. Not that UAB needed the extra seats.

8. California. The Bears can’t blame a behindthe-times stadium for their woes, having spent $321 million to renovate their home field. Though they haven’t done much in those spiffy new digs.

Cal is 1-11 at home against FBS teams the last 2 years. In 2013, Cal gave up a staggering 45.9 points a game.

7. Kentucky. Yes, they play football at Kentucky.

Long overshadowed by the Big Blue basketball team, the Wildcats really stepped up their putrid play in recent years: a 16-game losing streak in the mighty Southeastern

Conference, back-toback losses to state directional foe Western Kentucky, and zero wins over major-conference teams since 2011. The good news? It will soon be basketball season.

6. Purdue. This has never been a Big Ten powerhouse, but it wasn’t so long ago the Boilermakers put together a streak of 10 bowls in 11 seasons. No talk of bowls at the moment. Purdue went 1-11 last year, and turned back the clock offensively, averaging a paltry 14.9 points a game in this high-scoring era.

5. Temple. The Owls are a program that keeps outkicking its coverage.

A decade ago, they were booted out of the Big East for incompetence, and wound up in the MidAmerican Conference, where they managed a couple of bowl appearances. When the imploding Big East changed its membership standards to basically any school with a pulse, the Owls were invited back. Last season, they morphed into the American Athletic Conference with a familiar result: 2-10.

4. Eastern Michigan.

Coach Ron English was fired in November for using vile language during a secretly taped meeting with defensive backs. Some may say he got off lucky at a school that’s 28-90 over the last

decade. Then again, one of the Eagles’ two wins in 2013 came against Western Michigan (1-11), so maybe we’ll make Eastern 5a, and Western 5b.

3. Idaho. The Vandals have one winning record in the last 14 years, going 1-11 each of the last two seasons. This school is located in Moscow, a small town near the Washington state border.

They would be getting roughly the same attention if they were playing in that other Moscow.

2. Georgia State. The Panthers are likely the worst program in the country, but we’ll give them a bit of a break since they started in 2010, and this will be just their second year in the FBS. 1. New Mexico State.

Ohhh, where to begin.

The Aggies have the nation’s longest active streak of losing seasons (11 in a row), and the worst record of any FBS school over the last decade (28-94). Since 1968, they have a grand total of four winning seasons. But the Aggies (along with Idaho) are moving to the Sun Belt Conference, which already includes Georgia State. Keep an eye on New Mexico State’s Sept.

6 showdown against the Panthers in Atlanta.

Or maybe not.

We won’t blame you for getting back to Florida State and Alabama.

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Coming off their best season in 5 years, last fall started with a bang in the form of a dominant road victory over MonmouthRoseville. While the middle of the schedule got a bit muddled, the Dukes won two of their final four games – both wins coming on the road, in Week 6 at LaSalle-Peru and Week 9 at Streator.

And that’s where Dixon’s players hope to pick up starting next week: right where they left off 10 months ago. “It builds the momentum to start this year,� senior lineman Alex Helander said, “and we want to start this season like we finished off last year. We just need to stay even-keel and levelheaded, and not put our heads down after bad plays and bad breaks.�

Helander believes that will be a much easier task this season than last. With 11 seniors – all returning starters, and a half-dozen in their third year at the varsity level – there will be no shortage of experience and leadership in Dixon.

And that’s something else that gets Smith smiling. After losing just four players to graduation from last year’s squad, it feels like the group of team leaders he has this year has returned virtually intact.

It’s a group that has been eyeing their senior season together since they started playing football as

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Dixon quarterback JD Gieson says the Dukes are more comfortable in coach Dave Smith’s scheme this year than ever before. That is one of the reasons the team is feeling confident going into its first season in the Big Northern West. a unit for the Junior Dukes in sixth grade. “Leadership is everything, and we have so much of it,� Smith said. “And these guys just flatout enjoy being out there with the guys lined up next to them, and that makes a big difference.�

Not only is there continuity amongst the players, but also with the coaching staff and the offensive and defensive systems. Smith’s tenure is the longest for a Dixon coach since the Greg Sprenger era in the 1990s, and his wide-open attack has now become second nature to every player in the program. “It’s a lot smoother now,� said JD Gieson, returning for his third year as the Dukes’ starting quarterback. “We’re all comfortable with and confident in what we’re doing, and we have the skills – and now the experience, as well – to

run it a lot better. We’re so far more advanced now in this system than we’ve ever been.�

Hard work has not been foreign to these Dukes.

With the system now becoming ingrained, there can be more focus on building the mental and physical strength needed to play into Week 10 and 11. “Coach Smith always tells us that expecting different results when you do the same thing over and over is insane,� senior center/linebacker Jacob Harrison said. “We know 3-6 isn’t good enough, and every single guy on this team has done everything they could over the offseason to be more involved with Dixon athletics, both by playing other sports and hitting the weight room and workout sessions hard.�

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They look at it like a clean slate, a new foundation upon which to build. “We want to start a legacy for Dixon football in a new conference,�

Helander said, “and this is our chance to start out on a good note.�

Make no mistake, the buzz in the Dixon locker room is louder than it has been in awhile. There’s an intensity and a fire burning just below the surface that has everybody in the program psyched up.

And with that, comes some heightened expectations. “I don’t expect more than two losses this year,� Gieson said, then hesitated. “I guess I never expect to lose, so maybe I shouldn’t say that. But we’re ready to go, we’re playing at a high tempo, and we have a lot of confidence that we can do something special.�

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Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Claude Chabrol, a French film director perhaps best known for “Le Boucher” (the butcher), said, “You make a film to distract people, to interest them, perhaps to make them think, perhaps to help them be a little less naive, a little better than they were.”

At the bridge table, if you can legally distract your opponents, it will probably be to your advantage. How do you do that?

By producing unexpected bids or, especially, plays Do you see something distracting in this deal? South is in three no-trump. West leads his fourth-highest heart. East wins with his ace and returns the heart six. What happens after that?

Note that despite holding 30 combined high-card points,

three no-trump seems destined to fail.

Let’s assume South takes the second trick with his heart king and West plays the two to indicate that he started with a

five-card suit. Declarer should cross to the dummy with a club and call for the diamond jack, trying to look like someone about to take a finesse for the queen. But East should not be distracted. He should realize that his partner has three heart winners, grab the trick with his ace, and lead his last heart, which results in down one.

At my bridge camp in Highlands, North Carolina, in June, one player found a great way to distract West. Bill Geary of New Orleans, knowing that he was going to win only one heart trick, dropped his king under East’s ace at trick one.

When East led back the heart six, West should have ducked to keep communication with his partner. But he distractedly won with his queen and played a third heart. Now Geary drove out the diamond ace and came home with an overtrick. Terrific. © 2014 UFS

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The Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch pushes aside Shea McClellin (50) as Lamarr Houston (99) watches Lynch’s touchdown run during the first half of a preseason NFL game Friday in Seattle.

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The Chicago Bears laid an egg in the third preseason game against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks at Century Link Field on Friday night, and trailed the Seahawks 34-0 after three quarters.

The Seahawks scored touchdowns on all four of their first-half possessions, gashing the Bears’ defense for 286 yards, 93 of which came on the ground.

Jay Cutler played the entire first half and completed 12 of 20 passes for 157 yards and an interception. Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson threw for over 200 yards and two touchdowns.

Bears defensive end Jared Allen was not in uniform for the exhibition game, one of seven Bears held out of action.

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Other Bears not in were right tackle Jordan Mills (foot), cornerback Kyle Fuller (ankle), offensive linemen Eben Britton (hamstring) and Brian de la Puente (knee), cornerback Isaiah Frey (hamstring) and receiver Marquess Wilson (broken clavicle).

Packers 31, Raiders 21:

With a stable of running backs complementing quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers offense could be as potent as ever this season.

Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy rumbled for a 1-yard score on the Packers’ opening drive, and prized free-agent acquisition Julius Peppers recorded his first sack of the preseason in the Packers’ victory Friday night over the Oakland Raiders in Green Bay. The game was stopped for several minutes in

the second quarter after Raiders linebacker Sio Moore was taken off the field with a neck injury.

He gave a thumbs-up sign while the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Moore was taken to a hospital.

The Raiders also lost two other defensive starters to head injuries in cornerback Tarell Brown and linebacker Nick Roach.

A first-team defense that allowed three touchdown drives in four possessions in the first two preseason games had its ups and down against Rodgers, who finished 9 of 20 for 139 yards playing into the second quarter.

Matt Schaub played into the third, finishing 13 of 27 for 110 yards for Oakland. Backup Matt McGloin threw for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to Brice Butler, from 19 and 28 yards.

McGloin finished 10 of 17 for 162 yards.

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The Cubs’ Javier Baez celebrates with third base coach Gary Jones after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of Friday’s game against the Orioles in Chicago. The Cubs won 4-1.

Arrieta burns former team Cubs cool hot Orioles at Wrigley "Y THE !SSOCIATED 0RESS

Jake Arrieta said he enjoyed running into some of his old Orioles teammates before Friday’s game at Wrigley Field.

Then he had an even better time on the mound, shutting down Baltimore in his first start against his former club.

Arrieta held Baltimore to four hits in seven innings and Javier Baez homered again, as the Chicago Cubs beat the Orioles 4-1. “There was a little more to it, being your former team,� Arrieta said. “You know after the first inning, it was just kind of business as usual.�

The Orioles traded Arrieta to Chicago with reliever Pedro Strop in a multiplayer deal during last season. He’s turned into Chicago’s ace this season. “A really well-played game all the way around,�

Chicago manager Rick Renteria said. “The stage was actually set by Jake.

Jake did a great job; a phenomenal seven innings of work.�

Baez hit his sixth homer in his 18th game since getting called up from Triple-A, Luis Valbuena also homered, and Logan Watkins and Arismendy Alcantara each drove in runs with singles as the Cubs snapped AL East leading Baltimore’s fourgame winning streak.

Phillies 5, Cardinals 4:

Ryan Howard drove in a pair of runs and Kyle Kendrick overcame a rocky

first inning to lead the Phillies to a win in Philadelphia.

Ben Revere, who entered the day second in the NL in batting, went 3-for-4 to raise his average to .315.

Chase Utley and Marlon Byrd also drove in runs for Philadelphia, which won its third in four games.

Matt Adams homered and Matt Holliday drove in two runs for the Cardinals, who lost for just the second time in nine games.

Kendrick (6-11) increased his first-inning ERA to 9.69 this season by allowing three early runs.

He left after giving up four runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Yankees 4, White Sox 3:

Martin Prado hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Yankees past the White Sox in New York.

Facing a full-count pitch from Daniel Webb (5-4) with the bases loaded, Prado lined a hit up the middle to complete the Yankees’ comeback from three runs for their fourth win in 11 games.

Prado hit a two-run homer in the third, and Jacoby Ellsbury had an RBI double in the fifth off John Danks after Chicago’s Jose Abreu connected for a three-run shot in the first against Shane Greene.

David Robertson (2-4) struck out two in a perfect ninth. Chicago (59-69) fell a season-high 10 games under .500.

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Brewers pitcher Mike Fiers has gone 3-0 with a 0.86 ERA since joining the rotation as a fill-in for injured starter Matt Garza. like one. The highlight was a 14-strikeout effort last week against the Chicago Cubs.

After a tough 2013, Fiers was 8-5 with a 2.55 ERA in 17 starts in Nashville, and made four relief appearances this June with the Brewers.

Until this month, Fiers’ previous big league start was on June 2, 2013, when he gave up seven runs in 1 2/3 innings to the Phillies. He broke his arm nearly 2 weeks later in Triple-A, ending his season.

Fiers’ future looked bright after making 22 starts in the majors in 2012, going 9-10 with a 3.74 ERA with 135 strikeouts in 127 2/3 innings.

Fiers said he needed his TripleA stint to prove that he could be consistent enough again to help the parent club in a pennant race. “For me, I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing. I’m not trying to figure out exactly what I’m

doing. But just pitching the same way I’ve always pitched,� Fiers said.

If his deception was so good, Fiers noted, he would just throw all fastballs. He still has to mix pitches and keep hitters off balance.

Garza is expected to be inserted right back into the rotation when he returns, likely early next month. Roenicke said the Brewers haven’t started talking yet about what to do with Fiers when Garza is ready. “We’ll see what happens,� Roenicke said. “He’s going to be back in the rotation, so we’ll see how it is when it comes to that.�

Another veteran starter, Kyle Lohse, appears likely to return from an ankle injury during a road trip next week to San Diego and San Francisco. Rookie Jimmy Nelson doesn’t appear to be on an innings restriction after being called up in July.

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MILWAUKEE – Mike Fiers walked around the clubhouse in a workout shirt featuring the patriotic shield of cartoon character Captain America on his chest.

The Milwaukee Brewers pitcher isn’t quite that invincible, though it has sure felt that way when he has taken the mound the last couple weeks.

In three starts since stepping into the rotation for the National League Central leaders, the righthander is 3-0 with a 0.86 ERA. Fiers has 25 strikeouts and three walks in that span. “With him, that deception is probably the No. 1 reason why he’s so tough to hit, why he can throw a fastball right down the middle at 89, 90, and have a swing and miss,� manager Ron Roenicke said. “Other guys can’t do it.�

Sounds good to Fiers, though he’s not consciously trying to be deceptive. “Yeah, I think my college days I started hearing that I was deceptive, and guys couldn’t really pick up the ball out of my hand,� said Fiers before Wednesday’s 9-5 loss to Toronto.

The Brewers began a key threegame series Friday at home against Pittsburgh. Fiers’ next start comes Sunday in that series.

While Fiers appreciates the talk about his throwing motion, “I don’t really want to hear that too much. Keeping the ball down, I can’t just throw the ball,� he said. “I’ve still got to focus on what I’ve got to do. You know, the deception ... it helps.�

And Fiers has helped the Brewers immensely since Matt Garza went down with a strained muscle in his rib cage.

After an inconsistent first two months, Garza had a 2.52 ERA and held opponents to a .205 average in 12 starts since June 2. He got hurt after tossing six scoreless innings Aug. 3, against St. Louis.

In stepped Fiers, to join a solid rotation that doesn’t feature a true ace, though he’s been pitching

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Hopes tightly packaged Scott, Tringale tied for lead at The Barclays

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

PARAMUS, N.J. – Now that the majors are over, Adam Scott is going after the only big prize left this year – a shot at the $10 million FedEx Cup title.

Scott ran off four straight birdies in the middle of his round Friday, and then closed with an approach that settled a foot from the cup for a tap-in birdie and a 6-under 65. That gave him a share of the 36-hole lead with Cameron Tringale at The Barclays.

Three dozen players were within five shots of the lead, a group that includes British Open and PGA champion Rory McIlroy. The world’s No. 1 player, going after his fourth straight victory, shook off some rust on the range and was nine shots better than his opening round, with a 65.

Scott won The Barclays a year ago at Liberty National, and it felt like a bonus in a year in which he won his first major at the Masters. He never had a serious chance at any of the majors this year, and he is looking at the FedEx Cup playoffs differently.

“There’s so much to play for, and for me to be satisfied with the year, I need 4 really great weeks,” Scott said.

Scott and Tringale were at 8-under 134. Kevin Chappell (67), Bren don Todd (69), and Jim Furyk (69) were one shot behind. The group two shots back included Henrik Stenson (64), Jason Day (64), and Ernie Els, who is playing his sixth straight tournament and shot a 68.

Some scorecards needed more than just numbers, starting with Phil Mickelson.

Lefty took a bogey on the “five-and-dime” fifth hole, thusly named because Byron Nelson always used a 5-iron and a wedge. Mickelson, like so many other players, tried to drive the green and took a wild detour.

His shot bounced into the grandstand, behind a row of seats on the thin carpet of the hospitality area. Instead of dropping into deep grass, he chose to play it out of the bleachers, right next to a half-filled glass of beer on a table.

It went too long, over the green and into a bunker, though it gave the crowd a thrill.

“It wasn’t hard to make contact. It was hard to hit it on that skinny little green and get it to stop,” Mickelson said.

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Cameron Tringale hits a shot from the third fairway during second-round play at The Barclays on Friday in Paramus, N.J. Tringale is tied with Adam Scott for the lead.

Thoughts turning from river to trees I have never really been one for all the new hunting and fishing advancements. But I’m trying to be more open-minded to all the new technology in the hunting world today.

So of all the new hunting goodies on the market nowadays, I have decided to try my hand with these newfangled trail cameras.

I have acquired four of these bad boys, and now I’m itchin’ to get them strapped to trees and start seeing pictures of animals.

I’m not sure I even care if they’re deer, just any animals. I can’t see myself being one to start naming deer and all that cute stuff hunters do now. However, after years of tinkering with the idea of posting cameras, I finally am making the move.

This is a huge step for me, considering I shot my first three deer with a re-curve, and never started shooting a bow with sights until just a handful of years ago. It wasn’t even until a decade ago that I even starting tinkering with portable tree stands; until that time, some steps and a couple of 2-by-4s were all I needed. But that’s

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With just 5 weeks until the archery opener, I’m pumped to climb a tree again. Just the thought of fall’s cool breeze, the leaves changing and falling, and the crops being picked is just icing on the cake, so to speak.

But even with this run of warm weather, fall is really just right around the corner, so are you ready? I mean, I am putting up cameras and have shot my bow, but I’m not really ready.

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Mixed bags of fish like these can be caught right now, and until late fall in rivers like the Rock. Soon, fishing season will give way to hunting season, and animals such as deer will be in season. earlier is finding the time to get it all done.

I mean, this is prime fishing time here on the Rock.

This is why I always liked my squirrel hunting so much. It was nice to chase bushy tails in the morning then, after filling my limit, I could hang a stand, trim some

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

PROPHETSTOWN | VICTORIAN GRACE

daveRAMSEY

A genteel retirement

Financial straight talk.

For more advice, plus special readers offers, visit davesays. org or call 88822-PEACE.

Will 529 assets be seized?

Dear Dave, I have a 5-year-old daughter, and I want to start a 529 for her.

However, I’m concerned that the government might seize the 529 assets in order to pay off debt and give people treasury bonds instead. Do you think this might happen? – Barry

Photos by Cindy Pratt/Special to SVM

Les Wilson and his wife, Ann, recently opened Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents, 215 E. Third St., Prophetstown. The store reflects all their passions and, so far, the couple says business has exceeded their expectations.

Couple follows passions, opens up antique shop next door

BY CINDY PRATT Special to SVM

PROPHETSTOWN – When Les and Ann Wilson were talking about what they were going to do when they retired, they focused on what they love: buying antiques at auctions, estate sales and garage sales, gardening, and sitting on their front porch.

So they bought the house next door, landscaped the yard and filled the house with antiques to sell.

When the store is open, they can work in the gardens or sit on the porch and be on hand to greet anyone who stops by.

Sell the rental and reinvest?

GENTEEL CONTINUED ON C8

Stop on by Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents is at 215 E. Third St. in Prophetstown, across the street from the Congregational Church.

It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday, although if they are home, they’re happy to unlock the door anytime. Call them at 815-4995788.

Dear Barry, I think there’s less than a 1 percent chance they’d seize the actual assets. Really, I don’t believe they’re any more likely to come take investments away than they are to come take your home. I mean, we’re really talking about private property here.

If you have $100,000 in a retirement fund, and they say they’re going to take that away from you, it’s like taking a person’s home. I just don’t see that happening.

The big question, I think, is this: Are they likely to take away some of the tax benefits – like the 529 plan’s ability to grow tax-free? As in, they just come in and say they’re making it all taxable to pay the bills they’ve accumulated up in Washington, D.C. from all their stupid behavior. That kind of thing actually could happen. – Dave

Wilson turned his hobby of refinishing furniture into a new job, stripping, sanding and varnishing. He and Ann also might open their barn as a spot for primitives.

Dear Dave, I’m retired, and my husband plans to work for several more years. We have $130,000 in savings accounts, plus a rental property. The rental property has a $150,000 mortgage, but we have no other debt. Should we sell the rental and reinvest in the stock market? – Barbara RAMSEY CONTINUED ON C8

NOTEBOOK

Car dealership, tow service opens RK Auto Sales takes over Texaco station on East Third Street

BY CINDY PRATT Special to SVM

PROPHETSTOWN – There’s a new wheeler-dealer in town.

RK Auto Sales opened in May, bringing new life to the old Texaco station at 101 E.

Third St. that’s been sitting empty for years.

Ryan McCowan sells cars, accessories and diesel performance products on the corner of Third and Washington streets. He also provides a 24-hour towing service.

His shop is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. He says he tries to get there earlier than that each day, though, so if the door is open, come on in.

Need a tow? Call him at 815537-5000 anytime.

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Need a car? Or does yours need service or – gulp – a tow? Call RK Auto Sales,101 E. Third St., Prophetstown, at 815-537-5000.

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Dr. King specializes in Vascular Surgery and is accepting new patients.

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Dr. KingÂ’s offices are located at CGH Main Clinic, 101 E. Miller Road in Sterling, and at the CGH Dixon Medical Center, 1321 N. Galena Avenue.

To schedule an appointment, please call (815) 625-4790.

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Sterling High School’s Students of the Year for 2013-14 display their awards. Katarina Gvozdjak and Zachary Woessner graduated in June. Photo submitted by Jim Spencer.

Seniors earn recognition Polo’s Student of the Month Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Casandra Kurschner is a lifeguard at the pool in Polo. She is Polo Community High School’s April Student of the Month.

Casandra Kurschner, 17, of Polo, is Polo Community High School’s April Student of the Month.

She is the daughter of Todd Kurschner and Reanne and Wes Krueger, and has a sister, Tess Kurschner, and a brother, Alex Krueger.

Favorite class: Art or Spanish Top teacher: Alicia Garret, Spanish Extracurriculars: Cheerleading, basketball, track, and numerous clubs After graduation: I plan to go to college to study

counseling or psychology. for the future, donate it, and shop.

Paycheck: I’m a lifeFavorite TV shows: “Pretguard at the Polo pool ty Little Liars� and “Teen and a cashier-hostess at Wolf�

Buffalo Wild Wings in Sterling.

Favorite food: Cheeseburgers Best friend: Amber Knalsen Biggest fear: Birds Favorite singer: Least-favorite class: HisBeyonce tory Favorite actor: Jennifer What kind of music Lawrence makes your skin crawl?

Favorite movie: “Brides- Heavy metal maids�

Hobbies: Shopping, art, What would you do with and traveling $100,000? I would write What is one tip you and illustrate children’s would give the freshmen? books, travel, save some

GOLD STAR MOTHERS VISIT

Terry Davis (front row, from left) and Bette Davis, past national presidents of American Gold Star Mothers, visited Dixon recently and met with (back row, from left) Keane Hudson, Dan Oberg, Rich Sanders, Gary DeBord, Charlie Thomas, and Jim Reubin. Davis and Freeman traveled from California and Boston. Both lost their sons in the Vietnam War. Photo submitted by Lynda Norton.

Back-to-school safety needed POLO – Drivers are reminded by the Polo Police Department that school has begun in Polo.

The Polo School District year started Wednesday. School buses will be on both town and rural routes.

When a school bus’ yellow flashers are on, the bus will stop soon. When it does stop, the driver will activate the red flashers and put out the stop sign. According to Polo Police, drivers must stop for the school bus, and the school bus is not obligated to wait for cars to clear.

All school zones have

a 20-mph speed limit.

There is no grace period, and the zone starts immediately at the posted sign.

Polo students are asked to use sidewalks and crosswalks, and walk with friends if possible. Any student who encounters problems on the way to and from school should look for a house with a bright Helping Hand sign on the front door. Those houses are safe houses to go to and ask for help.

Residents who wish to have a Helping Hand house can contact the Polo Police Department to pick up an application.

Students who ride bicycles must follow all applicable traffic laws, according to Polo Police. No bicycles are allowed on the sidewalk in the business district unless the rider walks their bike.

Students are reminded to lock their bicycle once they arrive at school.

It is illegal to use a cell phone while driving a vehicle in Illinois, unless it is hands-free. Polo Police will enforce the law, especially in school zones.

For more information, call the police department at 815-946-3412.

Artwork wanted for scholarship contest ROCK FALLS – Children up to 13 years can enter the “Color for College� scholarship contest from The Cellular Connection, a Verizon wireless retailer, until Aug. 31.

In the Sauk Valley area, the participating store is at 107 First Ave in Rock Falls.

At the store, children

will receive a pre-printed page they can color, and then complete the entry information on the back to enter the competition.

One $1,500 scholarship will be given to the winning entry at each participating store, in the form of a 529 College Savings Plan.

Winners will be picked Sept. 5 in a random drawing; no purchase is necessary. Parents or guardians of the winners will be contacted by Sept. 30 on how to redeem the scholarships.

Visit ecellularconnection. com for more information on TCC.

Study hard and don’t have a huge ego. Make friends and be loyal to them.

Dream job: Someone who gives cancer patients their “wishes�

I’d like to meet: Jennifer Lawrence Trading places: I would love to trade places with Shakira, because she speaks beautiful Spanish and has an amazing voice.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? To China, for the culture and the yummy food.

My hero: My grandmother, Joan

STERLING – Katarina Gvozdjak and Zachary Woessner are the Sterling High School Students of the Year.

Gvozdjak is the daughter of John and Luann Gvozdjak. She graduated second in her class of 201. She took 16 honors classes.

She was a 4-year member of the school’s fall and winter pom squads.

She also participated in bands and was an active volunteer, including work at the PADS shelter.

Gvozdjak plans to attend the University of Wisconsin – Madison and pursue a degree in psychology.

Woessner is the son of Julie Woessner and the late Bob Woessner. He

graduated third in his class, took nine honors classes, and received English Department Award.

Woessner was active in the member of the music and theater departments and was a state qualifier and team captain during his 4 years on the speech team.

He plans to attend Brown University in Rhode Island to pursue a degree in business or engineering.

Both students were named September Student of the Month and were Rotary Scholars, Junior Rotarians, Illinois State Scholars, co-presidents of National Honor Society, and active in Key Club.

SKYHAWKS SOAR TO VICTORY

Sauk Valley Youth Sports Academy Skyhawks U16 won the July 20 Middleton Softball Tournament in Middleton, Wisconsin. They are (sitting in front) Mario Pacheco, assistant coach; (kneeling, from left) Allison Fossett, Emily Kleckler, Rhyanna Hadden, Jenny Lawson, and Jacqui Folkers, players; and (standing) Bob Lowe, coach; Camerin Huizenga, Chelsea Lesniewski, Maurelle Behrens, Samantha Miller, Fallan Warnken, players; and Sydney Johnson, coach. The team won 17-3. The Skyhawks are from Fulton, Milledgeville, Rock Falls, and Stillman Valley. Not pictured are Morgan Smith, player, and Kiaya Contreras, assistant coach. Photo submitted by Myra Nusbaum.

Moose welcome public to event STERLING – An open house will take place Aug. 30 at the Sterling Moose Lodge, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

From noon to 4 p.m., a drive-through, outside grill will be open. A pork chop sandwich, chips, sweet corn, a soft drink and a cookie will cost $6.

At 3 p.m., a tour of the building will be provided, with a DVD presentation telling about

Moose membership.

At 5 p.m., a pork chop dinner will be sold for $8 per person. The menu includes a pork chop, potato, choice of sweet corn or beans, a salad bar, and dessert.

An awards program will follow at 7 p.m. On the agenda are Women of the Moose – State Top Chapter Award, John Ordean Jr. – 50-year member, and Duie Beck – Administrator of the

Year nomination.

There will be speakers at 7:30 p.m., and a ceremony and endowment for Mooseheart at 9. A band will perform until the center closes.

A percentage of proceeds will go to Mooseheart Child City and School, a facility west of Chicago for children and teens in need.

For more information, call the Moose at 815625-0354.

Alzheimer’s beneficiary of fundraiser DIXON – Vendors are needed for the first Shop for Alzheimer’s event, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sept. 6 at Penny Lane, 221 S. Peoria Ave. Vendors can reserve a

spot for $25.

Checks should be made out to the Alzheimer’s Association, and sent it to Penny Lane, 221 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021.

All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

For more information, contact Penny Slusser at payit4ward@hotmail. com or 815-499-1292.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

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TEA TIME

Naftzger cousins recently reunited during a tea party at the home of Judy and Wes Naftzger in Albany. Members of the family are (sitting, from left) Kathryn Naftzger of Sun City, Arizona; and Helen Harvey of Morrison; and (back row) Judy Naftzger; Pat Moore of Rock Falls; Denise Stutzman of Portland, Oregon; Wes Naftzger; Cheryl Garretson of Albany; Sharon Woodring of Rock Falls; and Carol Lemay of DeKalb. Photo submitted by Judy Naftzger.

NIGHT SHIFT

Moonflowers, such as these raised by Cliff Miller of Rock Falls, remain open only before sunrise or on cloudy days. Photos submitted by Miller.

In this garden row, moonflowers are the crowning jewel. They grow from seed, and come into full bloom at night.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

A blaze of red made this rose-breasted grosbeak stand out in Dave Tackett’s Sterling yard. Photos submitted by Tackett.

This Mississippi River frog gobbled up a large number of gnats.

YOUNG AND WILD

A mother cardinal feeds her hatchlings. Photos submitted by Keith Zickuhr of Oregon.

A fawn pauses June 26 among the plants.

Wanted: Photos from you A scrapbook is a book with blank pages, and that’s what our Scrapbook page is without your pictures. We want to fill the page with images that capture lives in the Sauk Valley. They can be submitted by email to photos@saukvalley.com or can be taken to the Sterling and Dixon offices.

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COLOMA PARK DISTRICT TEE BALL IN ROCK FALLS

Scholarship run sign-up accepted

The Twins tied for first place in American Division regular season play, with a 13-1 record. Players and coaches are (kneeling, from left) Samuel Limond, Adin Law, Ajay Kobbeman, Kash Janssen, Kellan Newendyke, John Mark Epps, Braxton Nelson, and Mylee Janssen; (second row) Austin Castaneda, Brendan Vos, Samantha Limond, Nicolette Udell, Aydan Goff, Addisyn Castaneda, Maddison Morgan, and Lucas Wilcox; and (third row) Guillermo Santana Castaneda, Tara Vos, Amber Dahler, and Adam Wilcox. Photos submitted by Joan Fritz.

THOMSON – The 20th annual Min’s Mississippi Walk, Run will be at 8 a.m. Aug. 30 on West Main Street, past the Thomson Causeway campground.

Runners will compete in age classes ranging from 8 and younger to 60 and older and 200 pounds or more. The 4-mile event will be marked, with water stops on the course and at the finish. Refreshments will be provided for participants.

Advance registration ends today. The cost is $11. Late and race-day registration costs $13.

Sign-up is from 7 to 7:45 a.m. Visit GetMeRegis tered.com/MinsMiss MemRun to register.

Forms also are available at Thomson businesses or call Melody Wilkinson at 815-259-2209.

T-shirts will be guaranteed for all people who enter by today, and may be available on race day for late entries.

This year’s door prizes include a weekend getaway to Galena, a junior golf membership, and a 1-night stay with 2 days of unlimited golfing at Sandburr Run, near Thomson.

Proceeds will go to the Melinda Ann Wilkinson Scholarship Fund established to provide financial assistance to Thomson residents each year.

Visit facebook.com/ minswalkrun for more information.

IN BRIEF

The Royals 13-1 record led to a tie for first place in the American Division regular season. With their ribbons are (kneeling, from left) Jeslyn Krueger, Breanna Dallgas-Frey, Landon Kukowski, Grant Hartman, Carolyn Masini, and Koltyn Chapman; (second row) Luke Hacker, Conner Porter, Brody Adams, Carter Schueler, Nik Nardini, and Braxten Marks; and (third row) coaches Nate Hartman, John Marks, Mark Nardini, Jimmy Krueger, and Kyle Hacker.

The Phillies’ 13-1 record earned first place in the National Division. They also won the post season tournament 18-9 against the Astros. Players and coaches are (kneeling from left) Timmy Heald, Cooper Spears, Madisyn Grove, Morgan English, Taye Tarbill, and Ava Wilson; (second row) Gavin Sands, Cadon Schulz, Hunter Gale, Garrett Wolf, Anthony Valdivia, and Yuvia Valdivia; and (third row) Rick Schulz, Jason Gale, Josh Wilson, and Nicole Sands. Not pictured is Kinzie Bruketta.

Museum event to feature food

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Items to be sold at Sterling church

The Coloma Township Park District Tee Baseball League recognized the recipients of the Cory Cullen Hand Sportsmanship and Janey Warfield memorial awards. They are (from left) Ryan Arduini of the Tigers and Amber Dahler of the Twins, both from the American Division and Cory Cullen Hand winners; and Selena Mulnix of the National Division Expos and Jordyn Heppler, concession stand auxiliary, both Janey Wharfield winners. Not pictured is Chad Williamson of the National Division Padres, who received the Janey Wharfield award. The honors are given to coaches, managers, scorekeepers or umpires for good sportsmanship and other qualities displayed during the season. More photos on C9.

Aging issues to be discussed

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Music concert planned in Fulton

The Astros, part of the National Division, won second place in the post season tournament. They are (kneeling, from left) Ryan Leal, A.J. Coleman, Adan Oquendo, Skyler Hemminger, Kai Davila, William Larson, and Omariyah Sotelo; (second row) Trevyn Skibbe, Keygan Lee Blair Blessed, Markeya Coleman, Devon Hicks, Gyneya Roman, Brady Root, Mason Smithee, Riley Moore, and Ethan Arduini; and (third row) coaches Shane Knox, Kevin Skibbe, Scott Smithee, Marc Larson, Matt Arduini, and Mike Miller.

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Anarchy program on genealogists’ agenda PRINCETON – The Bureau County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the society library. 629 S. Main St. Tom and Mary Jane Tonozzi will be the guest speakers. They will talk about “Anarchy in the Valley.� The couple comes from families with coal mining backgrounds in Bureau County and LaSalle.

The program will cover the identification of immigrants as perceived anarchists and those who saw them as a threat to the people of Bureau County in the

early 1890s. Spring Valley and Chicago were the two major centers of anarchism in the Midwest.

The early years of labor union organization in the area also will be discussed. The free program is open to the public.

Genealogical classes start Sept. 24. The cost for this four-part series is $30. Call to register.

For more information, call 815-879-3133.

Library hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, or the first Saturday of each month.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Tristan Oliver Williams Brittany Snow and Jesse Williams of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 2:49 p.m. July 30, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Tristan Oliver Williams weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Damian Williams, 8, Leandrah Almanza, 7, and Josiah Speelman, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Grant and Denise Snow of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Ed and Debbie Richard of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandmother is Isabel Garza of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandparents are Otto and Virginia Stock of Marengo.

Charlotte Simone Kelly Lyndsey and Dustin Kelly of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 8:23 a.m. Aug. 8, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Charlotte Simone Kelly weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Desmond, 4, and Fiona, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Andy and Cathy Pavesich of Dixon.

Paternal grandparents are Debbie Kelly and Randy Hazelwood and Roger and Julie Kelly, all of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandmother is Meredith Knudson of Dixon.

Paternal great-grandparents are Roger and Joan Kelly of Dixon.

Halle Ann Posateri Brooke Ann and Daniel M. Posateri of Albany are the parents of a daughter born at 11:33 a.m. Aug. 8, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Halle Ann Posateri weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Giana, 11, Isaac, 8, Isabella, 3, and Lauren, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Guy and Janet Price of Albany.

Paternal grandparents are Jim and Cheryl Posateri of Milan.

Maternal great-grandparents are Gary and Penny Price of Albany.

are Dan and Kim Allison of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Terry and Lorri Reynolds of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandfather is Arthur Allison of Centralia.

Paternal great-grandparents are Vic and Mary Crabb of Sterling.

Jaxson Duane Everly Lisa and Derick Everly of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 7:34 a.m.

Aug. 6, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Jaxson Duane Everly weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Andrea and John Fry of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Marian and Scott Everly of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandmother is Betty Fry of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandparents are Al Geesey of Rock Falls and Joyce Sheltra of Okeechobee, Florida.

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THANK GOODNESS

Many thanks for success of Music in Motion event BARB LAUFF Sterling

We would like to thank all the sponsors, donors, participants, volunteers, and supporters of the 14th annual Music in Motion 5K run/walk on Aug. 2.

The monies raised go directly toward the purchase of orchestra instruments and supplies, which are provided to students who otherwise would be unable to participate because of financial constraints.

With this year’s run, we have now, over the years, raised about $19,000 for the orchestra program through this event alone.

We have many people to thank, including Sauk Valley Media, Compliance Signs, CGH Medical Center, Trevor

Thank Goodness policy Sauk Valley Media accepts letters to the editor WORDS OR LESS FROM NONPROFIT AND VOLUNTEER groups who want to thank the community for its support.

Letters may be emailed to letters@saukvalley.com OR SENT TO 3AUK 6ALLEY -EDIA % ,INCOLNWAY

0 / "OX 3TERLING ), and Karla Belzer, KSB Hospital, Ferris Dentistry, McCormick’s, Arthur’s Deli, Sterling Public Schools, Sterling Park District, Parkway Restaurant, CGH Ambulatory Services, Schuldt Entertainment, Octopus Car Wash, and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office.

Also, thank you to our many friends and family who contributed financially and personally to its success.

Join us for the 15th running Aug. 1, 2015.

Note to readers: Barb Lauff is orchestra director for Sterling Public Schools.

Thank you for rewarding experience MOLLY BIGGS Dixon

My name is Molly Biggs, and I am a fourth-year member of Palmyra Hillbillies 4-H Club.

This year my steer placed second in the Lee County 4-H Fair’s Premiere Carcass Class, allowing me to sell it in the July 25 Quality Meats and Baked Goods Auction.

I would like to thank Randy Faber and Steve

Florschuetz, superintendents, for their time and effort weighing these animals in the second Saturday in February (when it was real cold and the snow needed to be plowed), and again the week before the fair.

Thanks to Eddie Morrissey and Dale Leffelman, owners of Country Village Meats, Sublette, for their work and facility.

Thanks to Lenny Bryson for being our auctioneer.

I also want to thank my buyers, Allyn Buhrow, Pioneer Seeds, Ashton; Dave Hill, DeKalb Seeds, Dixon; Nick Vaessen, Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet, Sublette; 1st Farm Credit Services, Bob Foerder, Rock Falls; and Larry Main, Freeport.

Without all of you, this wouldn’t have been possible or nearly as rewarding.

Thank you.

ROCK FALLS ROTARY

Bentleigh Elizabeth Hay

LEFT: The Rock Falls Rotary Club recently met.

Shannon Scheffel, Rotary District 6420 governor, (left) and her son, Jeremy, attended the meeting. Pam Erby (right), club president, welcomed them. Scheffel shared goals for the district and Rotary International. The club meets at 6 p.m.

Mondays at Beelendorf’s Deli, 204 W. 10th St., Rock Falls. Photos submitted by Betty Clementz.

Samantha Hay of Sterling is the mother of a daughter born at 3:33 p.m. Aug. 6, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Bentleigh Elizabeth Hay weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Dennis and Sandi Hay of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are Bill and Lois Williams and Ken and Bev Oller, all of Sterling.

BELOW: New member Paul Curran, loan officer at Community State Bank, Rock Falls branch, was inducted Aug. 11 by Scheffel. He received a pin and a folder of information about the club.

He was sponsored by Erby.

Draven Shawn Bock

Rachel White and Shawn Bock of Oregon are the parents of a son born at 10:04 a.m. Aug. 3, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Draven Shawn Bock weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Skylar, 6.

Maternal grandparents are Robin Pennington of Polo and Russell White of Quitman, Arkansas.

Paternal grandparents are Ron and Lorena Bock of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandmother is Fay Jardeen of Dixon.

Paternal great-grandparAnalyce Mary Nettz ents are Gary and Katie Ortgiesen of Dixon and Bill and Shaeley Nettz of Dixon is Pamela Weir of Amboy. the mother of a daughter born at 11:55 p.m. July 31, Grace Emma Sue 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Vinson Analyce Mary Nettz Katlynn Nicole Bright weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounc- and Devin Wayne Vinson es at birth and was 20 inch- of Sterling are the parents es in length. of a daughter born at 12:47 She is welcomed by Shylin a.m. Aug. 12, 2014, at CGH Madeline, 2.

Medical Center in Sterling.

Maternal grandparents Grace Emma Sue Vinare Dale and Madeline son weighed 7 pounds, 14 Nettz of Dixon. ounces at birth and was 20 Maternal great-grand- inches in length. mother is Mary Bend of Maternal grandparents Dixon. are Lonny and Janet Bright of Eldena.

Brycen Nathaniel Paternal grandparents are Paula Miller and Randy Moore Vinson, both of Rock Falls.

Whitney Kessel and Maternal great-grandparNathan Moore of Sublette ents are Frank and Karen are the parents of a son Bright of Sterling. born at 5:09 p.m. July 5, Paternal great-grandpar2014, at KSB Hospital in ents are Arthur and Janet Dixon.

Scott of Sterling.

Brycen Nathaniel Moore weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 22 inch- Jack Ivie DeGroot Megan M. and Lucas D. es in length.

Maternal grandparents DeGroot of Rock Falls are are Rick and Peg Kessel of the parents of a son born at 3:39 p.m. Aug. 12, 2014, Amboy.

Paternal grandparents at CGH Medical Center in are Barb Moore and Jeff Sterling.

Jack Ivie DeGroot weighed Moore, both of Amboy.

Paternal great-grandpar- 7 pounds, 13 ounces at ents are Marguerite Leffel- birth and was 21 inches in man and Lawrence Moore, length.

Maternal grandparents both of Amboy. are Greta and Doug Lair of Sterling and Ivan and Lyan Aspen Grace Barton of Rock Falls.

Reynolds Paternal grandparents Brittany Allison of Ster- are Tina DeGroot and Jerry ling and Jordan Reynolds of DeGroot, both of Rock Rock Falls are the parents Falls. of a daughter born at 11:01 Maternal great-grandpara.m. Aug. 1, 2014, at CGH ents are Ivie and Darla BarMedical Center in Sterling. ton of Rock Falls.

Aspen Grace Reynolds Paternal great-grandparweighed 6 pounds, 5 ounc- ents are Virginia Pepper es at birth and was 20 inch- and Arlene and Jim Martin, all of Rock Falls, and Lowell es in length.

Maternal grandparents DeGroot of Lyndon.

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Information may be submitted in writing by hand, mail, fax or email at the Dixon or Sterling offices.

Information on events

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that could be 2 weeks or more after the event.

Photos will be published as space permits.

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Today Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United -ETHODIST #HURCH % #HIcago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon and 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed

"AZAAR !MERICANA 7 Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones !VE !MBOY

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, Fun Night, bring a friend, &IRST !VE 2OCK &ALLS

back door.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH

Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779 $OWNSTAIRS WEST door.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian #HURCH #ALVIN 2OAD

Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, 2OCHELLE #OMMUNITY (OSPITAL

900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m.,

CLOSED "AZAAR !MERICANA

609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 A M OPEN (ORIZON 6IEW &ARM barn, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., OPEN "IG "OOK &IRST Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 P M CLOSED #HURCH OF 3T !NNE . #HERRY 3T -ORrison.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS

8214. Downstairs, west door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. PatRICK #ATHOLIC #HURCH +ELLY Drive, Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life 0RISON 'ROUP

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. W., Lyndon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 P M CLOSED -OUNT -ORRIS 3ENIOR #ENTER % &RONT 3T Monday Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by APPOINTMENT ONLY ,EE #OUNTY Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon,

Abuse Changing team,

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 A M OPEN -ETHODIST #HURCH

402 First Ave., Forreston.

Veterans Affairs representative, 9 a.m., Rock River #ENTER 3 TH 3T /REGON

Dixon Rotary Club, noon, LOWER LEVEL 3T ,UKE %PISCOPAL #HURCH 7 4HIRD 3T

Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, step; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., OPEN "AZAAR !MERICANA

W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, NOON CLOSED 3T 0AUL ,UTHERAN #HURCH 3 &IFTH St., Oregon.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH

Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779 $OWNSTAIRS WEST door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, OPEN 3UNSHINE MEETING

First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

Crochet-Knitting Club, P M 7HITESIDE #OUNTY 3ENIOR #ENTER 7 .INTH St., Sterling.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, 1 p.m., 409 !VENUE & 3TERLING

1622.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Lifescape #OMMUNITY 3ERVICES

W. Washington St., Oregon.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Whiteside County Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, P M #OVENtry Village, 612 W. 23rd St., Sterling.

TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, P M MEETING P M weigh-in, 6 p.m. meeting, Hub #ITY 3ENIOR #ENTER #HERRY Ave., Rochelle.

TOPS Chapter IL 634 meeting, P M 3 7ALNUT St., Franklin Grove.

TOPS, P M WEIGH IN

P M MEETING 0OLO #HURCH OF THE "RETHREN 3 #ONGRESS !VE 0OLO

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8

p.m., 201 W. Market St., MorRISON

Celebrate Recovery, Christ-centered Recovery Group, P M 2EVIVE #OMMUNITY #HURCH % &RONT 3T

-OUNT -ORRIS

Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., Beelendorf’s Deli, 204 W. 10th St., Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop 306, 6:30-8 p.m., (ARVEST 4IME "IBLE #HURCH FELlowship hall, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Optimist Club, P M #ANDLELIGHT )NN

2200 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Byron Fire Protection District Trustees, 7 p.m., District Headquarters, 123 N. Franklin St. Mount Carroll Monday Night Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 P M #HURCH OF 'OD #LAY 3T -OUNT #ARROLL 3444.

Lee, Whiteside Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, P M #'( -EDICAL #ENTER 2YBERG !UDITORIUM

% ,E&EVRE 2OAD 3TERLING Sauk Valley Interfaith Peace Action Group, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist #HURCH TH !VE 3TERLING

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, New (OPE &ELLOWSHIP #HURCH

STATE 2OUTE +INGS Tampico Lions Club, 7 p.m., Good Times, 106 N. Main St., 4AMPICO

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 P M CLOSED 3T ,UKE %PISCOPAL #HURCH 7 4HIRD 3T

Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 P M CLOSED &IRST 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH 4HIRD 3T

Savanna.

Sauk Valley Al-Anon Group-Alateen, 8 p.m., open, &IRST !VE 2OCK &ALLS

back door.

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Grandfather’s actions embarrass granddaughter Dear Abby: I am a 12-year-old girl, and my grandpa is 75. I love him very much, but I have noticed lately that he stares at women’s breasts when they are jogging, and he smiles when a gust of wind blows a girl’s skirt up.

This embarrasses me, and I am embarrassed for him. He must have realized it by now.

Is my grandpa a creepy, dirty, old man? I hope it’s not true. Please answer this in the newspaper because I don’t want my family to see it. – Carrie in Cleveland

mother or father can tell him to tone down his “enthusiasm.�

And if it doesn’t happen, spend less time with Grandpa.

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Dear Carrie: I’m sorry, but the fact that your grandfather would be so unsubtle as to act this way when you’re with him is creepy, and I’m sure it is embarrassing. Tell your parents about it so your

(He’s 80.) These trips don’t happen all the time; it’s an unusual year.

Should I refuse the cruise and miss out on being with my extended family to stay home with her while she Dear Abby: My fiancĂŠe, works? I think Caitlyn’s “Caitlyn,â€? and I are in our being selfish to expect me 40s and have been living to. We spend all our free together for a year. My fam- time together. We have ily has invited us to go on been to Las Vegas and on a cruise for New Year’s, all a cruise recently. Please expenses paid. advise.

Because Caitlyn can’t get – Held Back in Ohio time off from her job at the hospital, she doesn’t want Dear Held Back: You and me to go, either.

Caitlyn are adults in your Also, in the fall I will be 40s. At that age, Caitlyn traveling to Europe with should be independent my dad to visit relatives. enough to tell you to go and

have a good time with your family. And you should be mature enough to discuss this with her without involving me.

agree. Who is right? – Jennifer in Florida Dear Jennifer: If the agreement between you and your sister was that her car was to be used only to take her to the airport and pick her up, then you owe her a new tire.

However, if her tires were so worn that they could cause an accident, then she should replace her own tire – and the other three as well.

Dear Abby: My sister loaned me her car when she went out of town so I could drop her at the airport and pick her up.

(I don’t have a car of my own, but share one with my husband.) While I was driving her car, one of the tires blew. She says I should pay for the replacement tire because I was driving the Contact Dear Abby at car on an errand that was DearAbby.com or P.O. Box unrelated to picking her up 69440, Los Angeles, CA when the tire blew. I dis90069.

HONORING GOLDEN MEMBERS OF CHURCH

Photo submitted by Kelsey Bentkowski

PASTOR’S CORNER

Members of the congregation at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sterling recently honored the church’s golden members, who are between 90 to 101 years old. Among those attending are (front row, from left) the Rev. Wesley Dickson, Virginia Schoenhaar, Betty Andreas, June Teachout, and Maxine Howard; and (back row) Luther “Luke�

Stutzman, JoAnn Lyon, Chuck Wiker, Barbara Frazer, Larry Dennis, Darlene Kereven, and Bill Adams. Not pictured are Zoe Gunzenheiser, Edith King, Ron “Doc� Rank, and Alice Wiersema. A worship service and luncheon were part of the day.

CABIN AUCTION TODAY

Sometimes it takes patience My friend and protĂŠgĂŠ, Brandyn Simmons, used to pray with some fervor, “Lord, give me patience, and give it to me right now.â€? I would guess this is a prayer that most of us, pastor or parishioner, have contemplated over the years. If this prayer of patience is your prayer, then you are in good company, Our gospel stories also address patience in respect to Jesus’ ministry. Like most of us, the disciples, too, are somewhat impatient. We are prompted about the issue of patience because the Bible so often speaks of patience in ways far more dramatic than we often employ the word. James tells his flock, “Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord.

The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the

see and hear the words “instant,� “immediate,� and “fast-acting� used in 4HE 2EV !LLEN a positive sense. Those #AMPBELL IS THE PASTOR commercials easily could OF &IRST #ONlead people to believe GREGATIONAL that only the fastest or the #HURCH IN quickest is the best.

2OCK &ALLS As Christians, we need to realize some things can only get better with time. The wisdom that life gives us is not someearly and the late rains. thing we can gain “at You also must be patient. once,� “immediately,� or Strengthen your hearts, “instantaneously.� for the coming of the Lord Rather, to be wise, one is near.� must experience what life Patience is a virtue that dishes out,and then meawe either want to pracsure how we respond. tice, or wish we could We cannot hasten some practice. Most people I things. Whether it is our know, pastor or parishrelationship with God, ioner, want to be more or our relationship with patient, but the question those whom we love, is how. The “how� hill some things simply take is a tricky one to climb. time. Our instant culture And we need to know has forgotten this way patience is an uphill of life. Aristotle wisely climb. The modern media remarked, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is rarely extols the virtue of sweet.� patience. We constantly

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This log cabin was assembled and donated to Rock River Center in Oregon by Gary Monnahan. The center’s Wednesday Crafters decorated and finished it. The cabin will be one of many items auctioned at the sixth annual barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the center, 810 S. 10th St. Photo submitted by Linda Duffy.

Programs for youth to start The Sterling Park District youth activities will begin in September.

Early registration is suggested for all, and may be done at sterlingparks. org, Westwood Fitness & Sports Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, and Duis Recreation Center, 211 E. 23rd St. Saltos gymnastics classes for all ages start Sept. 3 and 9. Days and times vary. All will be at Duis, 815-622-6200.

Youth flag football for kids in prekindergarten to sixth grade starts Sept.

6. Practices will be during the week and games will be on Saturdays. The cost is $55. Register now.

Tennis lessons for ages 4 and older start Sept.

8 and 10 at Westwood.

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Days and times vary.

Call 815-622-6201.

The next session of swim lessons at Duis start Sept. 11 and 13. They are open to all ages and abilities. The cost is $36 for group lessons and $75 for private lessons.

The Sterling Park District Youth Fitness Class teaches children ages 9-14 the basic concepts

of health, fitness, weight training, gym etiquette, and technique, while instilling a positive feeling about regular exercise. After youth complete and pass four sessions of the class, they will receive a special identification card that will allow them access, with a parent or guardian, into Westwood and Duis. The cost of the class is $20 or free with a Family Total Fitness Pass. Tuesday classes are offered Sept. 9-30 and Thursday classes are Sept. 11-Oct. 2. All classes are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Westwood.

Both centers will be open from 7 a.m. to noon on Labor Day, Sept. 1.

Bands wanted for Toys for Tots ROCK FALLS – Area bands are needed to perform at a Sept. 28 fundraiser for Toys for Tots at the Whiskey Barrel, 305 W. Second St. The event includes a motorcycle run at noon.

The cost is $10 per person, and the ride starts and leaves from the Whiskey Barrel. Entrants can register from 10 to 11:30 a.m. that day, or call Terol McCarty.

Activities also begin at noon. The admission cost is an unwrapped child’s gift valued at $10 or more. Pulled pork, baked beans, and chips will be available for $5.

There also will be a twoperson-team beanbag tournament. Registration will be at noon and the starting time at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. For information, call Miguel Herrera at

815-441-6498.

Raffles and 50/50 drawings also are planned.

The tickets are $1 each, $5 for six, or $10 for an arm’s-length.

The goal of the event is to raise money for holiday presents for children.

To register a band, enter the motorcycle run, or for more information, call McCarty at 815-441-3655.

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AREA FFA OFFICERS ATTEND CAMP

Whiteside County Camp Clover sessions were held in various locations throughout the summer.

Skyler Paarman, 8, of Lyndon, attended the Amazing Arts Camp June 10-19 at Lincoln Elementary School in Sterling. Photo submitted by Susan O’Connor.

Summer camps keep kids busy

The Illinois FFA Leadership Camp was July 22-25 in Monticello. Officers in attendance were (from left) Andrew Klein of Amboy, state reporter; Renee Kinzinger, state secretary; Willow Kinzinger, state treasurer; Kristyn Ehnle, Bureau Valley FFA chapter president; Blaine Peterson, Bureau Valley vice president; Chris Shynk, Bureau Valley treasurer; and Isabelle Ausdal, Section 3 FFA president. Photo submitted by Willard Mott.

The University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program provided Camp Clover Amazing Arts, Crazy Cookin, and Wacky Wilderness sessions throughout Whiteside County this summer.

From June 10-19, students from third through sixth grade explored the different aspects of visual arts at Lincoln Elementary School in Sterling.

Activities on different types of media, included painting eggshell canvases and applying paper mache tissue paper to small boxes.

Other projects were tie blankets and mason jar night lights.

From July 1-10, students gathered at St. Peter Church in Morrison to learn new cooking skills at the Crazy Cookin’ Camp.

The group were taught to make barbeque chicken, breakfast burritos, grilled ham and cheese, and homemade macaro-

4-H’ers do well at livestock auction OREGON – Proceeds from the Ogle County Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction during the Ogle County Fair, July 30 to Aug. 3 in Oregon, totaled $137,940.88.

Champion pen sales were: Casey DeVries of Forreston, chickens, purchased by Crop Production Services for $600.

DeVries’ reserve champions were purchased by Eastland Feed for $450.

Turkeys owned by Levi Eden of Oregon, sold for $200 to Burkardt’s LP. The reserve champions, owned by Rebecca Eden of Oregon, were purchased by Cherry Valley Feed for $250.

Ducks, owned by Issac Charbonneau of Leaf River, went to Colbert Trucking for $600.

The champion rabbit meat pen, owned by Abby Mongan of Oregon, was sold to Curview Angus for $1,200.

Reserve champion rabbits, owned by Nathan Keys of Rochelle, were purchased by Anderson Feed Co. for $100.

Katrina Lowry of Oregon sold the champion meat goat wether to Anderson Feed Co. for $300.

Joel Marquardt of Oregon sold the dairy supreme basket to Floto Custom Forage for $700.

The champion lamb carcass, owned by Brooke Ewald of Byron was purchased by Mongan’s Machine and Oregon Healthcare for $420.

Kiirsten McIntyre of Stillman Valley sold the 130-pound grand champion market lamb to Soda Connection at $4.50 a pound for $585.

The 140-pound reserve grand champion was sold

by Cole Cultra of Rochelle to Schier Trucking at $1.80 a pound for $252.

Zeke Horn of Rochelle sold the top-selling 120-

pound lamb at $15 a pound for $1,800 to Norm Wills.

The average price per pound for lamb was $4.79, with 14 head of sheep sold.

The champion hog carcass, owned by Kyle Hemmersbach of Leaf River, was purchased by Seward Ag for $825.

The reserve champion, owned by Molly Duncan of Polo, went to Boyer Livestock for $1,102.50.

Kolton Myrvold of Monroe Center had the 230pound champion market hog.

It was purchased by Maplehurst Farms at $2.50 a pound for $575.

The 260-pound champion market gilt, also owned by Myrvold, was purchased by Specialty Floors Inc. at $3 a pound for $780.

The top selling hog, at 265 pounds, owned by Rebecca Eden, was sold to

BROTHERS COMPETE

Ogle County 4-H Shooting Sports groups competed in July and August in Marshfield and Bloomer, Wisconsin, and at National Field Archery Association meets.

Gregory Bolhous (left) and Robbie Bolhous of Mount Morris participated in 4-H archery, air rifle, and air pistol competitions. Gregory took fifth place in compound archery and fourth in air rifle at Marshfield, and first in compound archery in the National Field Archery Association and second in 3-D archery in Bloomer. Robbie placed second in recurve archery in Marshfield and sixth in compound NFAA and 3-D in Bloomer. This year the boys competed in four Wisconsin shoots, along with a state shoot in Illinois. The Ogle County archery and air rifle season begins this fall. For more information, call 815-732-4007. Photo submitted by Lisa Valle.

the Eden Family Farm at $6 a pound for $1,656.25.

The average price per pound for hogs was $2.27, with 57 head of hogs sold.

The champion beef carcass, owned by Abbie Ring of Oregon was purchased for $1565.63 by Burkardt’s LP and $1,670 by Noon Farms.

The reserve champion, owned by Emily Hanlin of Byron, was purchased for $1,230 by Eickman’s Processing and $1,230 by Noon Farms.

Danielle Hagemann of Mount Morris sold the top selling, 1,095-pound steer, for $3,723 to Crop Production Services at $3.40 per pound.

There were 30 head of cattle sold with an average price of $2.16 a pound.

The auctioneers were Lenny Bryson and Mark Ebert. Lyle and Sheryl Hopkins of Public Auction Service kept track of the sale.

ni and cheese. They also made cookies, brownies, and fruit pizzas, and found out how to properly measure ingredients and chop food.

From July 22-31, students explored the wilderness and were instructed about nature.

For the first week of camp, they met at the Prophetstown Elementary School for instruction on how to pack a backpack and the necessities to take a hike.

They also made pop can fishing poles and learned how to cast.

Hikes at Prophetstown State Park were the main focus during the second week of the program.

The students learned about leaves and types of habitats certain animals live in.

For more information on the Whiteside County 4-H Program, contact the extension office at edu/clw or 815-7724075.

Electronic recycling day set The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, in partnership with the Lee County Office of Solid Waste Management and Secure Recycling Services, will conduct an electronic waste collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sept. 20 at the SRS facility, 629 Palmyra Road in Dixon.

As of Jan. 1, 2012, the state banned electronic devices from landfills to help protect the environment.

Obsolete electronic devices contain recyclable materials and heavy metals, which can harm the environment if not properly managed.

SRS is a nonprofit company, which is recognized by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as an authorized collector, recycler, and re-furbisher of electronic waste.

It provides data destruction, proper handling, and de-man-

ufacturing of electronics being recycled.

Acceptable items are adding machines, answering machines, cameras, CDs, DVDs, CD and DVD players, CD-ROM drives, calculators, cell phones, computer cables, computers, computer monitors, credit card machines, disk players, fax machines, floppy disk drives, ink cartridges, joy sticks, keyboards, main frames, medical equipment, microwaves ($10 fee per unit), and modems.

Pagers, professional digital assistants, postage machines, printers, projectors, scanners, servers, shredders, stereo equipment, tape drives, telephones, telephone systems, terminals, televisions, toner cartridges, VCRs, video game equipment, and zip drives also will be accepted.

Memory devices should be cleared of

information before recycling.

OCSWMD and SRS assume no responsibility to protect any electronic data on electronics recycled through this program.

Go to oglecounty. org for instructions on removing data from a hard drive.

This collection is intended for residential electronic waste generated from local households.

For recycling information on electronic waste generated from businesses, contact the OCSWMD for recyling options.

This collection is in addition to the monthly drop-off program of electronics for Ogle County residents from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the last Friday of the month at the OCSWMD, 909 W. Pines Road, Oregon.

For more information, visit the website or call the OCSWMD office at 815-732-4020.

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Settling with Sallie Mae

Dear Barbara, If I were in your shoes, I’d be investing in mutual funds and paying off the rental property as fast as possible.

That would be my game plan.

When it comes to mutual funds, you shouldn’t be jumping in and out. The key is to find good ones with long track records of success and stability.

Then, leave the money alone for several years

Dear Dave, Is it possible to settle the debt on a student loan? – James Dear James, Sallie Mae student loans, or federally insured student loans, are insured by the government. Translation: The bank is going to still get paid 100 percent by the taxpayers, because the government is guar-

anteeing the loan. They have no reason to settle with you.

They’re not going to settle with you on the principal amount or the interest, James. You might be able to talk them down on the collection fees. They jack those way up. But the original amount you borrow, plus the actual interest that hasn’t been paid, is guaranteed by the government. They’ll get it from one of you. – Dave * Follow Dave on Twitter (@DaveRamsey) or visit daveramsey.com.

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Pedestrians walk past a Sears department store Dec. 6, 2013, in Chicago. Along with Thursday’s announcement of a ninth straight quarter of losses, the company said it could close more of its stores soon.

More stores to close?

Company reports losses in ninth straight quarter

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Sears Holdings Corp. said Thursday its loss widened significantly in the second quarter and announced it may close additional stores on top of the 130 closures already underway this year.

Hoffman Estates, Ill.based Sears lost $573 million, or $5.39 per share, during the quarter that ended Aug. 2, nearly three times the loss of $194 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, during the same period last year. Adjusting for one-time items, its loss was $313 million, or $2.87 per diluted share.

It is the ninth consecutive quarter that the once-mighty retailer has reported losses as it attempts to transform itself from a traditional department store into a member-centric shopping service driven by its Shop Your Way rewards program.

Revenues also continued their 8-year tumble, down 10 percent to $8 billion for the quarter from $8.9 billion last year, largely because of the loss of Lands’ End business after that company spun off from Sears earlier this year, as well as having fewer Sears and Kmart stores in operation, weak performance in Sears Canada, and a decline in sales in existing stores.

The results missed expectations on Wall Street, where analysts on average had estimated a loss of $2.63 per diluted share and revenues of $8.13 billion.

Efraim Levy, an equity analyst at S&P Capital IQ, said he was disappointed by Sears’ estimates that its store closures will lead to $1 billion in sales losses and only $25 million in improved profitability. “With all the money they are losing, you’d think they have more losses that they could get rid of by closing certain stores,� said Levy,

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The company is trying to do a turnaround in the middle of a very weak consumer environment.

Efraim Levy, equity analyst with S&P Capital IQ

who has a strong sell opinion on Sears Holdings shares. In better news, Sears was able to reduce its pension obligations, which frees up cash.

Still, Levy said, “you won’t find a profitable Sears on the scale that the company is currently operating. They have to slim down a lot to get back to profitability.�

Sales at stores open at least a year dropped 0.8 percent, comprised of a 1.7 percent decline at Kmart stores due primarily to gloomy sales in the grocery, household, appliance and consumer electronics categories, and offset by a 0.1 percent increase in sales at existing Sears stores, where home appliances and mattress categories did well while consumer electronics, lawn and garden and Sears Auto Centers struggled.

Sears announced it is continuing to explore strategic alternatives for its Auto Centers, including partnerships with third parties. It also continues to explore a sale of its 51 percent stake in Sears Canada or the company as a whole.

Sears Canada Inc. reported on Wednesday its ninth loss in 14 quarters as sales continued to decline.

Sears chairman and CEO Eddie Lampert, the hedge fund billionaire who is the company’s largest shareholder, called the results “unacceptable� but pointed to progress in its online and multi-channel sales, which grew 18 percent in the second quarter.

About 73 percent of eligible sales were driven by Shop Your Way members, he added, up slightly from last year. The company is attempting to shift its promotional design to be less dependent on markdowns and replace them with Shop Your Way points.

“As we progress with our transformation by investing in new programs and platforms, we continue to bear the costs of two promotional models, which adversely impacts margins,� Lampert said. “There is more work to be done to get results where we expect them to be.�

Sears said it is on track to generate $1 billion in cash proceeds this year to help fund its transformation. So far it has generated $664 million, $500 million from the Lands’ End spin-off and $164 million from the store closures, of which 95 already are complete for the year. Sears, which closed some 300 stores between 2010 and the beginning of 2014, still has about 1,900 big-box Sears and Kmart stores in operation in the U.S. The store closures also have reduced inventory by $1.7 billion over the past three years, which will alter its reliance on inventory as the primary form of collateral in its financing agreements, Lampert said.

As a result, Sears said it intends to work with its lenders over the next six to 12 months to evaluate its capital structure with a goal of achieving more long-term flexibility.

Years after people starting writing Sears’ eulogy, the future remains challenging. “The company is trying to do a turnaround in the middle of a very weak consumer environment,� Levy said. “Consumers are very cautious, they’re looking for a deal, and often they’re getting a deal, which hurts margins at all of the department stores.�

Lampert’s transformation strategy “has potential to work,� Levy said. “It will take a while if it does.�

Sears Holdings shares were trading at about $33.15 at noon Thursday, down almost 8 percent from the prior night’s close.

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They opened Victorian Grace Antiques and Accents on June 5, and, so far, business has exceeded their expectations.

They are already talking about expanding, turning the backyard barn into a

showroom for “primitives,� and creating more room inside the house for other displays.

Les has turned his hobby of refinishing furniture into a new job, stripping, sanding and varnishing the days away.

He loves to see a beautiful piece brought back to life as he scrapes away lay-

ers of old finish, dirt and wax, revealing the natural wood underneath.

The demand for furniture has been so great, in fact, that the Wilsons are planning to buy a trailer to haul it all.

The floral accents they sell are made by Ann’s sister, Lynn Collins, from Picket Fence in Lanark.

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Master Gardeners were on hand at the Lee County 4-H Fair July 24-27 at the fairgrounds in Amboy.

Larry Ermey answered gardening questions at the Master Gardener tent. Photos submitted by Lisa Valle.

American League All-Star Girls won the all-star game between the National and American divisions, 25-13.

Players and coaches are (kneeling, from left) Danica Brooks of the Angels; Maddison Morgan, Twins; Makenzie Doane, Mariners; Jeslyn Krueger, Royals; Mia Rivera, Tigers; Natalie Buck, Orioles; and Carli Kobbeman, Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; (second row) Nicolette Udell and Addisyn Castaneda, both Twins; Gabriella Stone, Mariners; Samantha Limond, Twins; Trinity Brooks, Angels; Madilyn Blackburn, Tigers; Maggie Rowzee, Orioles; and Denali Stonitsch, Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; and (third row) Todd Morgan, Amber Dahler, and George Brooks. Photos submitted by Joan Fritz.

102.3 The Coyote radio station also was on hand at the fair. Ermey discusses the upcoming fall Master Gardener training in Ogle County with the disc jockey.

COLLEGE NEWS Illinois State University

The National League All-Star Girls members and coaches are (kneeling, from left) Loralei Michels with the Padres; Delanie Palmer, Expos; Allie Cook, Reds; Ariel Hernandez, Giants; Madisyn Grove, Phillies; Faith Roen, Giants; Ava Wilson, Phillies; Omariyah Sotelo, Astros; and Alexa Reyes, Expos; (second row) Grace Boostrom, Dodgers; Markeya Coleman, Astros; Natalie Eddinger, Dodgers; Kennedy Rowzee and Carmindy Ordean, both Reds; Danika Dickey, Padres; and McKenzie Woodard and Mia Trujillo, both Pirates; and (third row) Bill Bucholz, Mike Eddinger, Paul Hackbarth, and John Wilson.

NORMAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dixon students earning degrees in May from Illinois State 5NIVERSITY ARE *OSEPH #ECchetti, industrial technology; AND +AMILLE #ECCHETTI

teacher education.

Augustana College 2/#+ )3,!.$ n 2OSA $E ,A 4ORRE OF Rock Falls, a pre-medicine, biology major, was one OF !UGUSTANA #OLLEGE students who traveled to Nicaragua for 2 weeks in July.

Students in pre-health fields worked with a combination of physicians from the U.S. and Nicaragua, to provide services in areas of Nicaragua that did not have permanent medical facilities.

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National League All-Star Boys players won their game against the American League team, 26-13. The victors are (kneeling, from left) Braylon Palmer with the Expos; Logan Williamson, Padres; Kameron Hicks, Pirates; Brady Root, Astros; Carter Rude, Dodgers; Ryken Howard, Giants; Jayce Eriks, Reds; and Kylan Reyes, Giants; (second row) Mason Smithee, Astros; Hunter Gale, Phillies; Nathan Riddle, Dodgers; Riley Anderson, Pirates; Maison Brandt, Reds; Rilley Kalra, Padres; Gavin Sands and Cadon Schulz, both Phillies; Devin Tanton, Expos; and Timmy Heald, Phillies; and (third row) coaches Jason Gale, Nicole Sands, and Rick Schulz.

The American League All Star Boys competed against the National League All-Stars. They are (kneeling, from left) Mason Landes with the Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Conner Porter, Royals; Brock Stoudt, Angels; Tyler Evenson, Tigers; Brayden Goodman, Angels; Cooper Wallingford, Tigers; Xavier Fuller, Mariners; and Braxten Marks, Royals; (second row) Brendan Vos and Austin Castaneda, both Twins; Cole Mulnix, Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; J.J. Sifuentes, Mariners; Nik Nardini, Royals; Aydan Goff, Twins; Andrew Denning, Orioles; Carter Schueler, Royals; Braeden Thome, Orioles; and Lucas Wilcox, Twins; and (third row) coaches Jason Mulnix, Mark Nardini, Kyle Hacker, and John Marks.

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7IS n 3TUdents who graduated in August from the University of Wisconsin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Madison include Suzanna Rasmussen of Byron, Bachelor of Science degree, nuclear engineering, nuclear engineering, with distinction; Jessica Nina Lovstad of Oregon, Doctor of Vet-

erinary Medicine degree, veterinary medicine; AND #ATHERINE % "EGUIN of Rochelle, Bachelor of Science degree, biology, Spanish.

UW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eau Claire %!5 #,!)2% 7IS n Alyson Lentz of Byron received a freshman honor scholarship for the 2014-15 academic year at the University of Wisconsin n %AU #LAIRE

Western Illinois University -!#/-" n 4HOSE named to the summer deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at Western University include Spenser J. Landherr of Lanark; Ashley % $URWARD OF Thomson; 7INSTON 3 $EWEY and Kelly A. Wermers, both of Dixon; Aleshia G. Johannsen of Erie; Molly K. Sedig of Morrison; Shawn R. Oszfolk of Prophetstown; and Anthony J. #ASTILLO -ATTHEW * $OWNie, and Aaron R. Miller, all of Sterling.

Educators of Beauty 34%2,).' n *ENNY Parker of Sterling graduated from the cosmetology PROGRAM AT %DUCATORS OF "EAUTY

Soldier, airmen complete field, combat training Army Pvt. Trevor Peters has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the 9 weeks of training, the soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studies included the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and physical fitness. He also received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, and field training exercises.

Peters, the son of James and Jodi Peters of Byron, is a 2012 graduate of Stillman Valley High School.

Air Force Airmen Joshua C. Mills and Tyler C. Westlund graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.

The airmen completed an intensive, 8-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward a degree through the Tyler Community College Westlund of the Air Force.

Mills, the son of Deborah A. and Raleigh A. Mills of Sterling, is a 2008 graduate of Sterling High School.

Westlund, who earned distinction as an honor graduate, is the grandson of Syl Glazek of Dixon, and a 2013 graduate of North Boone High School in Poplar Grove.

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The Truro Historical Museum is near Highland Light on the Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro, Massachusetts.

The Edward Gorey House is in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.

The charms of Cape Cod

The Pilgrim Monument (left) and the Long Point Light Station in Provincetown, Massachusetts, are iconic Cape Cod landmarks.

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Information: 881-2447 or www.capecodSpanky’s Clam Shack it’s easy to get overwhelmed by divers at Chatham Municipal 508-349-7176 or www.wellfleet- and Seaside Saloon, Hyannis chips.com the choices.

Airport. Play golf at Highland cinemas.com/drive-in-theatre Port: 508-771-2770 or www.

Art’s Dune Tours offers “It’s hard to talk about the Links in Truro and you’ll get The 122-year-old Highland spankysclamshack.com National Seashore dune tours, Cape without resorting to a million-dollar view of the hyperbole, but there really is Atlantic Ocean and Cape Light no place like it,” says Grant. “If as well. Go to the Cape Cod I had to narrow it down, I’d tell decades, yet there are still Potato Chip Factory in Hyannis be one of our best Cape experiOn the same grounds as the people to start with the claspeople who come to the Cape ences yet.”

Playhouse is Cape Cod Cinema, and sample the area’s namesics like the Cape Cod National every summer who have never sake salty snacks. Take a ferry Along with all its natural scen- which opened in 1930 and Seashore and the dunes; a drive done one of their dune rides,” ery, Cape Cod is also known for continues to screen films in its to Martha’s Vineyard. on Route 6A past the clusters of says Grant.

Whatever you choose, don’t its art galleries, museums and art deco auditorium, featuring iconic little cottages; and a visit forget the food. Eat lobster, Like Matt Poland, Hartford theaters – and there’s plenty individual black lacquer and to Woods Hole, which is one fried clams, chowder, ice Public Library’s CEO. In spite of history in those venues as tangerine suede arm chairs of the most charming villages cream and fudge almost anyof the fact that the Hartford well. The Cape Playhouse in and a 6,400-square-foot mural anywhere.” where from Bourne to P’Town resident has been vacationing Dennis, declared by Actors’

by American painter Rockwell Some of the most beautiful – and do it outdoors, whenon the Cape since 1975 and Equity Association to be the Kent. A framed poster in the dunes and beaches in New ever possible. While everyone owns a home in Provincetown, “Oldest Professional Summer lobby notes that a 1939 preEngland are located around who has ever visited Cape Cod he took his first dune tour just Theatre” in America, opened in miere of “The Wizard of Oz” Provincetown at the Cape’s this month, an experience he 1927 with a play starring Basil took place at the Cape Cinema has their own favorites, Grant outer tip, says Grant, and Art’s suggests a lobster roll at Chadescribed as “spectacular.”

Rathbone. Bette Davis, a forbefore its New York showing.

Dune Tours has been offertham Bars Inn’s Beach House “I have no idea why we waited mer Playhouse usher, made her “Margaret Hamilton, who ing narrated, off-road tours Grill and Poland is a fan of PB so long to do this,” says Poland. acting debut here, and theater- played the Wicked Witch in through them since 1946.

“Fabulous scenery and intergoers can still see productions the movie, had appeared at the Boulangerie & Bistro in South “Art’s has been around for Wellfleet. esting history. It turned out to there today.

Cape Playhouse and used her

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36 7EEKEND s # The supreme champion of the Illinois State Fair Junior Heifer Show and Best of Breed went to Derek Humphrey of Dixon, with his 1-year-old Chianina heifer.

He also won reserve grand champion in the purebred Simmental division. With him in the winners circle are (from left) Tyler Humphrey; Johnna Thompson; Brad Hoffman; Garrett Meisner; J.R. Humphrey; Nick Zastrow; Preston Fevold; Jeff Bedwell, judge; Derek, handling the steer; Brenda Humphrey; Rick Humphrey; and Carson Goff, Chianina queen.

Photo submitted by Rick Humphrey (Photo manipulated)

County 4-H members win at Illinois State Fair SPRINGFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carroll, Lee, Whiteside, and Ogle County 4-Herâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently attended the state fair, Aug. 7-17 at the fairgrounds in Springfield.

4-H members who exhibit at the state fair junior show, receive an Award of Excellence for attending. Superior ratings are awarded at the discretion of the judges to outstanding entries.

Superior winners are: Carroll County: Rebecca Alexander, Photography 2; Mary Francque. corn; Andrew Law, aerospace display; and Natalie Wilkinson, fiber.

Lee County: Walter Barnickel, corn; Catherine Bloemker, 4-H Cooking 101; Katie Cover, welding; Alyssa Gascoigne, animal science; Paige Gascoigne, nature; Nicholas Hembrough, wood; Eric Hembrough, Tractor III, moving out; Madalyn Klein, 4-H Cooking 301; Alyssa Morley and Allison Prestegaard, design decisions, beginning; Callie Shrimplin, Keeping Fit I, first aid; Faith Snyder, paper; Trevor Vaessen, Wildlife II; Nathaniel Voss, model rocketry; Catherine Weinzierl, heritage arts; and Jarod White, illustrated speech.

Whiteside County: Alexavier Abell, Exploring Your Environment II; Ashley Cooney, Keeping Fit III; Stephen Geiger, welding; Megan Geiger, photography; Joshua Waite, clay; and Adam Young, model rocketry.

Ogle County: Carley Ackland and Michaela Eden, visual arts, chalk, carbon, pigment; Jordan Mingus animal science, poultry; Megan Ackland, Katelyn Ackland, and Ariel Zuercher, intercultural, club; Natalie Carlson and Stephaie Sofolo, Health: Keeping Fit III; Linnea Davids, photography: photo editing; Chelsea Eden, 4-H Cooking 101; Adam Glendennning, Wookworking I; Emily Hanlin, public presentations: formal speech; Joel Marquardt, Robotics Platform II; Justin Simpson, computer science: inside the box; and Taylor Yordy, walk in my shoes.

Award of Excellence winners are: Carroll County: Dylan Alexander, Woodworking III; Kyle Behrens, 4-H Cooking 301; Dena Harridge and Saphire Harris, scrapbooking; Kathleen Honchell, Photography 1; Samantha Law, fiber; Abbygail Merema, Microwave Magic A; Elizabeth Rath, fashion revue; Adam Rath, Child

Development II; Chase Scobee, intercultural-individual; Shelby Skiles. chalk, carbon, pigment; Andrew Stengel, oral interpretation; and Indigo Zach, aerospace display.

Lee County: Elijah Ankney, Electricity I, magic of electricity; Riley Bally and Jillienne Roe, Photography 1; Marie Barnickel, Sewing and Textiles III, new construction; Emma Bickett, 4-H Cooking 201; Charlotte Brown, vegetable plate; Timothy Bulfer and Ethan Mathias, 3-D design, mixed media; Tori Daniels, natural resources; Audrey Gesiakowski and Kelsie Lachat, chalk, carbon, pigment; Chase Glenn, Woodworking III; Brandon Griffith, model rocketry; Melody Griffith, oral interpretation; Madeline Gusse, Sewing and Textiles I; Claretta Kern-Lyons, fiber; Calista Kern-Lyons, photo editing; Sydney Klein, formal speech; Joshua Knetsch, Woodworking IV; Alyssa McCormick, Child Development II; and Sammy Smith, paper.

Whiteside County: Bradyn Abell, Outdoor Adventures I-III; Jacob Beyer, wood; Emily Brooks, glass, plastic; Michelle Cooney and Jay Dykstra, Citizenship II; Berkley Eggers Woodworking I; Logan Eggers, model rocketry; Jacob George and Tristan Sturtz, heritage arts; Kimberly Holland, scrapbooking; Cody Jacobs, Child Development II; Zoey Klavenga, nature; Trisha Naftzger Sewing and Textiles II; Ryan Rice, photo editing; Breanna Sandrock, metal; Sean Sandrock, fiber; Rebecca Waite, fashion revue; Luke Wetzel, Electricity III, wired for power; and Aaron Wolf, Microwave Magic A. Ogle County: Callie Ackland, scrapbooking; Samantha Bowers, Photography 2; Collin Conderman, stop motion video; Jacob Ebens, 4-H Cooking 401; Rebecca Eden, 4-H Cooking 301; Abraham Eden and Autumn Hagemann, welding; Amber Greenfield, and Bode Martin, 4-H Cooking 101; Matthew Hickey, Tractor I-starting Up; Nathan Keys, horticulture, vegetable market basket; Lane Lindquist, Electricity 1; Kayla Mingus, outdoor adventures; Grace Mingus, Child Development III; Anna Ring, cake decorating; Madalin Russell, Child Development II; Nicholas Schultz, horticulture: vegetable plate; and Nicole Zeigler,

Ogle County Clovers 4-H Club state fair participants are (front row, from left) Austin Zuercher, Ariel Zuercher, and Gracie Mingus; (middle row) Callie Ackland, Carley Ackland, Katelyn Ackland, and Kayla Mingus; and (back row) Jordan Mingus and Megan Ackland.

Photo submitted by Jeanette Mingus

Lee County 4-H member Catherine Bloemker won A Superior Award was presented to Madeline Gusse superior for her peanut butter cookies. Photos sub- of Lee County for her sewing project. mitted by Susan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Conner.

An Award of Excellence was given to Melody Griffith of Lee County for her oral interpretation of Paul Whiteside County 4-Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;er Jay Dykstra won an Award of Excellence for his citizenship project.

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Theater Arts I. Supreme champion: Derek Humphrey, 15, of Dixon, with his 1-yearold Chianina heifer, was named supreme champion of the Illinois State Fair

Junior Heifer Show.

His heifer also won in its breed division.

Humphrey received a $5,000 savings bond in memory of Jill Walker. as well as a trophy donated by

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the Tom Very family.

He donated $1,000 of the proceeds back to help pay for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry in the show.

All money awarded for the top five champions is

through private donations.

Each year, the committee raises more that $7,500.

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Photos by Alex T. Paschal/ apaschal@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Marvin Aldernan hangs on during professional bull riding Aug. 12 at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison. The grandstand was packed for the night’s activities.

TOP-RIGHT: Visitors to at the fairgrounds in Morrison pay respects as a rider carries the U.S. flag around the arena.

FAR-RIGHT: Freeman Yoder’s bull kicks up a cloud of dust right out of the gate. Each cowboy was able to take two rides on different bulls while vying for the cash prize.

RIGHT: The calm only lasts so long, before the fur starts flying.

ABOVE: Dust and spit fly as Caleb Ruyle hangs on for a qualifying ride during the professional bull riding event. Terms such as “arm jerker,” “crow hopper,” “blooper” and “hat bender” were thrown around to describe the activity in the ring.

RIGHT: The late-day sun dips below the horizon, casting shadows across the faces of the hat-wearing cowboys.

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Fri. 5pm-8pm & Sat., 8am-2pm 308 Fox Trot BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS SALE HUNDREDS! History, Quilting, Trains, Guns, Automobile, Religious, Dixon, Antique books, and MORE. Vintage magazines and ephemera!

Books and paper lovers don't miss this one!

8/25-8/30 M-F 2-6 & Sat. 9-1 Entire Store Sale! ½ off (orig. price) Plus Size Boutique 303 1st Ave.

Saturday, 8-4 PJ's Skybox 1118 E. Rt. 30 Huge Indoor Sale!

“One Day Only” Clothing all types & sizes, household & home décor, small furniture, electronic items and much much more!

Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-2 1513 7th Ave. Estate Sale Effenbee doll, Beatles album collection, stereo stands, receivers, boosters, CD players, turn tables, speakers, vacuum cleaners, old bottles, reels, fishing lamps, bedding, new and used games, board stuffed chairs, coffee tables, vintage art, antique camera, projector with glass slides, binoculars, model boats, TV, new bed still in plastic, dresser, books, old toys, maps, cookware, washer, dryer, coolers, hand tools, Raleigh tour bike, other bikes, camping items, new paint and stain, deck chairs, many ladders, lawn mower, wood wheelbarrow, Primitives, lots of knick knacks. Way too much to list, brought to you by Rock River Estate Service.

Sat. only, 8-2 3703 Freeport Rd. Entertainment center- holds 32” TV, several recliners & chairs, lg. Bookcase, small TV, sewing machine, wood table & 4 captain chairs, 6ft.

Banquet table, lamp table, humidifier, slide carousels, projector screen, LP records, many Reader's Digest condensed books, misc. household items. Tools: 10” radial arm saw, elec. chain saw.

Hedge trimmers, 2 seeder fertilizer carts, power washer, 8ft. Metal step ladder, new wheelbarrow, misc. lawn & garden tools, golf walking cart, men's 26” road bicycle.

No clothes.

Friday 8-2 & Saturday 8-12 622 E. Third St. Table/ 4 chairs & hutch, kids & adult clothes, house wares, bedding, dolls, toys, sport equip., & much more!!

Saturday 8-2 322 W. 3rd St. Tons of girls clothes: sz. 3T-JR & plus, boys clothes: sz.4-8, adult womens clothes, shoes, toys, household items.

Rain or shine!

Saturday 8-3 515 N. Dixon Ave. Name brand kids clothes 0-7, toys, twin bed, crafts and more!!

Saturday 8-5 1606 W. 9th St. Crafts, snowblower, lawnmower, comforters, & misc.

Saturday only 8-3 1822 W. 3rd St. Estate Sale Dishes, wicker baskets, wooden items & décor, all seasonal decorations and lights, electric fireplaces, craft items, ceiling fans, pictures, chair cushion sets, curtains, blankets, girl's clothes, & Everything more. must go. Priced to sell!!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Sat. & Sun., 7-4 203 E. 10th St. Huge Sale!

Furniture, workout equip., household and misc.

Fall Garage Sales 9/19 – 9/21 Rock Falls & Sterling $10 ($5 fee for late registration) Register by 9/5.

Maps Available 9/18 @ Shell Stations & Schreiners RF Chamber 815-625-4500 Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-2 1600 Riverdale Rd. Lot 96 HUGE RUMMAGE SALE Scrap booking items, Home Interior pictures & Denim Day's figurines, Cracker barrel rocker, shop vac, Votive cups, Boating items, Christmas & harvest items, plus sz.

Womens clothes, mens XL-4XL clothes, furniture, 55' T.V., lots of items marked $1.00. RAIN OR SHINE! Sat. only, 8a-2p 1201 W. 9th Ave. Large Group Rummage Sale Clothes, lots of nice misc. household items, treadmill, desk, craft magazines, sheet music. Cancel if rain.

Saturday 8-3 200E 9th St. Refurnished NFL & Major League baseball furniture, homemade tables, dishwasher, trolling motor, paintings, aluminum crop, winter coats, & lots of kick knacks.

Great Garage Sales Call

625-3600

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-4 28909 Surrey Dr. Lots and lots & Too much to mention!

Fri. 8-1, Sat. 7-11 102 8th Ave. Cleaning out 100 year old house!

Girls clothes 2T-4T boys 3T-4T, gas stove, and lots moresomething for everyone!

Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-2 1102 E. 15th St. Lots of nice name brand clothing, infant-adult, Tupperware, Avon, Knick Knacks, toys, books, computer desk, bikes & much misc.!

Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-4 2023 E 7th St. Huge Yard Sale Furniture, boys clothes to 8T, kids toys, household items & lots of misc.

Friday 10-3 & Saturday 8-?

111 15th Ave. Misses, Jrs., mens clothing & shoes 9 ½, home décor, kitchen items, ski's, 2 wooden outdppr chairs, dust buster, 13 in.

TV-VCR lamps & more.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8-5 22564 Moline Rd. Tool sale, plumbing tools, router table, mechanical tools, welding items, squirrel fan, truck tool box & misc.

Sat. (8/23), 9-1 1607 Pinewood Dr ★Furniture Sale ★ CASH ONLY Couches, love seats, chair set, end tables, lamps, BR dresser, headboard, dining set.

Patio table, umbrella + 6 chairs.

All is in good cond.

Sat. 9-3 2511 Sanborn St. Tools, fishing equipment, torch, guages, hoses, trolling motor, depth finder, misc. items.

Saturday 7-3 107 5th Avenue (in alley) Over 200 womens plus sz. clothes, dolls, shoes, lamps, dresser, TV cabinet, sm. book shelf, luggage, nice sofa, kitchen items, wash tubs, gas wall heater, transport chair, wheeled walker, lg. Pictures

Saturday 8-2 306 W 11th St. French doors, wood burning stove, lots of camping gear & garage items, life jackets, crafts, furniture, weather vane, glass bottles, light fixture, vintage items & many misc. items. Rain Date Sun. 8/24 12-6

Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8:00-2:00 25579 Front St. (Indian Ridge) Garage SaleFisherman's Dream!

6HP Johnson outboard motor, depth finders, trolling motors. Vintage, new and used....lures, rods, reels, etc.

Oars, fly rods. Way too much fishing stuff to list. Smoker, Johnstone Westerns, golf clubs.

815-7185703

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Sunday 11-5 20213 Hickory Hills Rd. (5 mi. N. of Candelight on Rt. 40) Estate Sale (Part 1) No Early Sales/ Cash Only Fenton & Westmoreland milk glass, Andrea by Sadek birds, Dickens Village, antique bookcase & dresser, wicker furniture set, antique collector plates, Arnart Creation Japan, costume & silver jewelry, red Fiesta dish set, vintage lamps, pre-lit front gate Christmas tree, vintage glassware, picture frames, Hummels, depression glass & more!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151 Stainless steel belt buckle homemade. $25 815-288-4397

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815.625.8529 Whirlpool washer & dryer set, $350.

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AIR CONDITIONERS 711 12,000 BTU GE, exc. cond. Guaranteed. $100/obo.

815-225-7904 7,000 BTU Emerson, exc. cond.

Guaranteed. $70/ obo. 815-225-7904

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Boston Terrier puppies, purebred, 8 wks. old, 2 females, red, $400/ obo. 1 Male, black 815$350/obo.

716-8416 Dog Bed 52”. Like new! $20 815-288-4397 Free to good home, 2 Pittbull dogs, 2 yrs. Both males, not fxied.

House trained.

Raised around kids. 815-535-6784 Free to good home, blue pit bull puppies, ready to go. Parents on site. 815-718-3731 Free to good INDOOR HOME: 2 kittens & 1 spayed calico cat.

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Male Beagle, 10mos. old. Free to good home only.

Good with kids & other dogs. 815499-7367.

Tosa puppy (lg. born breed), 4/13/14. Free to good home. 815626-6382 after 7p 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.

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LAWN MOWERS

779

2010 Exmark Lazer Z 0-turn commercial mower. 24hp Kawasaki.

52” deck.

Purchased new, garaged. Only 100hrs. Like new. $7500/obo, over $11,000 new. 815631-9600.

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.

WANT TO BUY 795 We buy hand tools, power tools, fishing & camping equipment, jewelry, yard & garden lawn tools, small kitchen appliances, 815-626-2145

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1940'S barrel shaped picnic basket. $20 815-2884591 1960's Lincoln Logs. 90-100 pcs.

Orig.

Box. $15 815-772-3865 2 Old Hand Saws from 50-60's $ 27.815-288-4397 3 plywood, copper pipe, roof tar.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 5 Baseball bobblehead dolls: Brewers, Cubs, & Sox $50 815-985-5359

NEW TODAY All American pressure canner, holds 19pts. or 14 qts.

815-718-2928.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Blacktop Seal Coating Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940 Crescent Professional tool set w/ case. New, never used. $80/ OBO. 815-625-8911 Crest 16' canoe, fiberglass, by Coleman, made in Canada $400 815946-3572 Golf Cart, Columbia Par-Car gas, 4 wheel, w/ canopy new tires and wheels. Fresh tune up. Excellent Cond. $1,700 815-631-1028 815-625-8656 Hardee's glasses (17) from 1976. $35 815-288-4591 Ladies bowling shoes (Hyde), sz.

8, leather. $25.

815-946-2088 Machinist Tool Set and set of 2 tool boxes, valued at over $2400; asking $1600, 815315-1942 New Inbacare power chair, blue, w/charger. Sacrifice $500/obo.

815-625-4899.

New Yamaha InSewing dustrial Machine & Table $500 815-2130557 Newer floor steamer by Bionaire $100 new, asking $40 815-631-0002 Outer's in-ground anchored clay bird thrower. $30 815275-3131 Porcelain Door knobs from 1800's. $8 pr.. Call 815288-4591 Snap-On tool box, bottom/ top /side box- 26 drawers.

815-626$3600.

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HORSES & SUPPLIES

835

Sat. & Sun. 9-4 1473 Atkinson Rd Dixon, Gate panels, round pen, trailer, stall mats, misc. horse supplies, 1 horse.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

855

1944 Farmall H, good tires, runs good, painted, bucket assemblynot painted, $3900 815-946-3730 WANTED: water tank and running gear, 500-1,000gal 815-677-0201

CLASSIC CARS

904

•1947 Mercury 4 door Sedan, 57k miles original.

•1968 Mustang Coup, 80k. mi.

•John Deere Model B. S#101655 new tires & paint.

815-440-8885 1963 Ford Thunderbird, Great Project Car $5800/obo 815-626-4972 1977 Ford LTD 2dr.

1-owner, 42,000 miles, $4500 obo Must See! in Dixon 630-772-5051

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300 840

Cattle self feeder. $50. 815-772-3865 Shorthorn bred Arabian heifers. mare & colt. Bay Arabian Filly. Antiques by appointment only. Call 815-772-4223

FARM EQUIPMENT

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

1937 John Deere B, New Tires, older restoration, runs good. $4,300. 815973-6564 1952 Ford 8N with LM59 finish mower & blade. $3,000.

Call 815-590-5007.

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1992 Corvette, automatic 95K mi., white/white interior targa top w/ 2 tops $8900.

815-9734170 1993 Grand Marquis, 83K orig. mi.

Good tires, runs great. $1300 firm.

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2004 Ford Taurus SE, 104K. Green, leather, AC,PW,PL, am/fm/CD. $4,000.

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2005 Volvo V-50 2.4i Sport Wagon, 4dr. FWD, moon roof, leather heated seats. $5800/ obo. 815-213-2732

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2010 Malibu 2LT 79K Miles, One owner,well maintained. $10,800.

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06 H-D Road King 1450 CC-8K miles, Black & Chrome $11,000 815-5907115 1994 Suzuki RF 900 25k mi. fresh service, good condition. $2,850 815626-4887.

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$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543 2005 Softail Deluxe 16,140 mi. Extra add-ons.

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Stove, refrig. furn.

Lease/dep. Req. H&H Rental Properties LLC 815625-7995

2BR, newly remodeled w/ applcs. $600+dep.

815441-0856

All new 2BR, big garage. Why rent? $550/mo. Call 815878-7399

400 Ave. E. 2BR, Full bsmt., C/A. No pets. Call 815-5908233.

Avail.

Sept. 1st Cozy 2-3BR $600/ mo. Refs. & dep. req.back yard.

815-441-1039.

HOMES FOR RENT

310

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON New 3BR, 2BA, w/ fireplace. Jacuzzi, all appli., on private wooded lot. $650/mo plus util.

630-310-7430 Nice 3-4 BR, no pets, $650 + dep.

815-631-6678

OREGON Sm 2 BR, No pets, no garage, all yard work provided.

Ref. Req. $525 + $525 dep. 815973-4744

POLO 2BR home. Appliances furnished.

Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

ROCK FALLS 2 BR Houses for rent in Rock Falls, starting at $545.

Call 815-622-2725 snlrentals.com

Large, clean, quiet 2 story, 2BR, 1.5 bath. 1 car garage.

C/A. All applcs. inc.

W/D. New bathroom, paint, & more. Nice area, walk to library & park. 521 W. 11th St. Sorry no pets or Sec. 8. $650 + sec.

630-902-1060 Remodeled Home for Rent.

7 mi. Prophet.

Rd. RF Sm. 2BR $450+$120/mo.

Utilities, lawn, snowplowing NO PETS RE/MAX Sauk Valley Call Chris 815-499-8279 Small 2BR, garage No pets. 815-6250624.

Sunny 3 BR, with family room. Why Rent? $598/mo 815-878-7399

STERLING 2BR home, enclosed fr. porch, W/D hookup. $510/ mo. + $400/dep.

309-242-0259 2BR., 1BA garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

House for Rent in Sterling 2BR, 1BA, attached garage. $575/mo. Call Brittany 815-380-3000 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

RTO, 1414 17th Ave. 2BR $650/ mo.+ $2,500 dep.

815-535-1076

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

Professional building 9200 Traffic Count. Lease $600/mo.

Agent 815-535-6115 Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $595/mo.

Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

Quonset Hut, nonheated storage, 1,584 sq. ft., $200/mo. 815-3782151

LOANS

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AUCTIONS

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REMINDER: ESTATE/MOVING TAG SALE Owner: ED PEET AUG. 22 & 23 10am-7pm 22465 Covell Rd, Chadwick, 61014 Outskirts of Coleta.

No sign up board!

Victorian house if full! Antiques, primitives, modern, don't miss!

SALE BY SAUK VALLEY ESTATE SALES & SERVICES info & photos see estatesales.net

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AMBOY GARAGE SALES 624 Friday 8:30-4 & Saturday 8-12 114 W. Bacon St. Name brand clothing, Holiday items, fishing, truck box, air hockey table, kids bikes, toys, games, furniture, lots of household items & more!

SELL

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CHADWICK GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ESTATE / MOVING TAG SALE Owner: ED PEET AUG. 22 & 23 10am-7pm 22465 Covell Rd. Chadwick, IL No sign up. Antiques, vintage, primitives, furniture, primitive & beautiful antique furniture, taxidermy, linens, wicker, lots more, way too much to list! the house is full!

Photos/ info. On estatesales.net Sale conducted

by Sauk valley Estate Sales & services. 815-5907021

Fri. & Sat. 9-5 416 N. Hennepin Multi-Family Sale!

Furniture, wall hangings, decorative baskets, wreaths & shelves, hand painted items, knickknacks, lamps, microwave, student desk, file cabinets, hutch w/glass shelves, tent, patio chairs, boys 2T & some womens clothes, lots of misc.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri 8-4 & Sat 8-12 609. E 3rd St. Fax machine, books, TV with VHS movies, household items, games, gas cans, antiques, painted tea pots, JD snow blower 26”, 5HP Troy chipper, Indian Corn Fri. & Sat. 10-5 1028 Franklin Grove Road *Moving Sale!!!!* Misc. household items, some tools

Fri. & Sat. 9-5 911 Long St. Darril Waltrip 25 yrs, complete 7 car set 1/24 & 1/64, mens, womens, girls & boys clothing all sz., craft items, new exercise equipment, AB lounge, body inversion, sm.

Trampoline & more.

Fri. 10-4 & Sat. 8-noon 2011 N. Brinton Storage Unit Construction, lawn, & garden equipment, plus tools.

Kitchen applcs. at another location.

Call 815-677-7801

Saturday 8-2 2203 W. 4th St. Wonderbar, doors, windows, tools, wood, lots of misc

Fri. 8-6 Sat. 8-12 210 N. Brinton Moving Sale!

Home furnishings, furniture, nice women's clothes, Coach-D-B purses, holiday items, dog crate, books, tools, shrub trimmer, 12 pc. china set, ...

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Bicycles

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Dumpster Rental

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

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Cleaning Service

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Concrete Contractors

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Gutters

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Painting

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Roofing/Siding

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Deck Builders

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

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

Excavating

A&M Trucking Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

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

Int./ext. painting, power washing, decks, houses, RV's, etc. 10% Spring Disc., additional 5% for AffordSeniors. able, reliable, professional.

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PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm. com

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

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

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Home Improvement Kitchens $ave 25%-50% Showplace Cabinetry Replace or Reface Expert installation or DIY Visit our showrooms.

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Plumbing

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

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Roofing

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