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STERLING | ZONING CODE

Officials think they cracked code After a year and a half of fine-tuning, commission will present final draft Thursday

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

STERLING – A new zoning code is ready for public review after a year and a half of work by the city’s Plan Commission.

The final draft will be presented during a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday in council chambers at City Hall, 212

Third Ave. The regular Plan Commission meeting will be held after the hearing.

City officials had wrestled with the 43-year-old code, which was considered by most a hindrance to development rather than a guide.

“The current and now antiquated code has had countless modifications, amendments, and ‘Band-Aids’ made to it over the years, but the complexity

of the current code no longer meets the needs of the city of Sterling,” officials said in a letter sent out last week by Sterling Main Street.

The city had reached out to the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Sterling Development Corp. and Main Street for their input from the beginning of the process.

See the code The final draft of the city’s proposed zoning code will be presented during a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday in council chambers at City Hall, 212 Third Ave. Go to ci.sterling.il.us/zoningupdate. cfm for a copy of the proposed code.

It is available in print form at City Hall.

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CREATIVE ROAD WORK DONE IN MORRISON

Affordable broadband for Sauk students Majority of full-time local students eligible

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5695 @_angelsierra

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Jersey Schmidt, 8, of Rock Falls puts whiskers on her Hello Kitty artwork Saturday afternoon during the 21st annual Paint the Town in downtown Morrison. The event brings in thousands of people and adds a touch of color to Main Street. It followed the Harvest Hammer 5K Run/Walk and 21-mile bike ride, as well as a color run.

While the youngsters painted, magicians, musicians and artists added their own flair to the event. Click on this photo at saukvalley.com to see video from the event.

RIGHT: Charlee Rose, 2, gets a quick bath from her mom, Cerresa, of Richland Center, Wisconsin, after decorating their 5-by-5-foot square.

PORTFOLIO COMING SATURDAY SVM photo chief Alex T. Paschal was there Saturday and got plenty of photos of the works of art.

See many more of them on the Community page in Saturday’s SV Weekend edition.

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It’s a cornerstone of learning.

More road work upcoming While it might not be as colorful as Saturday’s creations, Morrison residents will be excited to know the city has chosen a construction project it hopes to have completed by the end of the year. Read more on A3.

Among the things happening in the Sauk Valley this week: Pam Eggemeier, Sterling/ Rock Falls: Lawrence Park: Proponents of bringing camping to the underutilized park will present their case when the Sterling Park District board meets at 6:30 tonight at the Duis Recreation Center, 211 E. St. Mary’s Road.

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Brenden West, Dixon: Town Hall Meeting: Periodic town hall meetings are an item on the City Council’s 100-day agenda, and the first will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Loveland Community Center, 513 W. Second St. Council members plan to outline city progress through their first 4 months of office and want community feedback.

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DIXON – Full-time students at Sauk Valley Community College who receive federal Pell grants – more than half of them – now will be eligible for low-cost broadband.

Through Comcast’s Internet Essentials p r o g r a m , Apply online w h i c h For more inford e l i v e r s mation, or to fill discounted out an applicahigh-speed tion for low-cost I n t e r n e t broadband, visit a c c e s s t o shawurl.com/24yy low-income families, more than More inside Turn to A2 for 90,000 lowi n c o m e a Q&A with Sauk community student trustee college stu- Molly Waasdorp. dents across the state will be included, the company said in a news release last week.

David Hellmich, Sauk Valley Community College president, on importance of high-speed Internet for students

Looking Forward Jermaine Pigee, education: Sterling school budget: The School Board will vote to approve the district’s $38.1 million budget for the 2015-16

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school year at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sterling High School library, 1608 Fourth Ave. Christopher Heimerman, night news editor: Silver Linings series, Part 3: This week’s installment of the four-part retrospective series will focus on Silver City, the boxcar community that was initially found near Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. off Avenue G.

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POLICE Sterling Police Damien J. Bell, 22, of Paw Paw; 12:13 p.m. Friday in the 700 block of First Avenue; driving the wrong way on a one-way street; released with promise to comply.

Girl, 17, of Sterling; 9:35 p.m. Friday at West Third Street and Avenue L; improper lane usage; released with promise to comply.

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Shawn Norment, 39, of Walnut; 1:50 a.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue; driving under the influence of alcohol, driving in the wrong lane, operating an uninsured vehicle; posted bond and given a notice to appear in court.

Laura T.J. Collins, 22, of Dixon; 7:15 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of North Galena Avenue; Lee County warrant for failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.

Vanessa L. Emmole, 26, of Dixon; Saturday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear;

posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Boy, 14, of Dixon; 5 p.m.

Friday in the 200 block of Crawford Avenue; domestic battery; processed and released to parent.

State Police

Elizabeth S. Speier, 34, of Rochelle; 2:21 p.m. Thursday on state Route 38 at Meridian Road; speeding, no valid driver’s license; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Elizane C. Mitchell, 21, of Elgin; 1:44 p.m. Friday at Interstate 39 in Ogle County; no valid driver’s license; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Gregorio C. Flores, 51, of Sterling; 10:20 a.m. Friday at U.S. Route 30 and Clayton Road in Lee County; speeding, no valid driver’s license, no insurance; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff

Matthew Gabbard, 27, of Ashton; Friday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Rebecca A. Fox, 48, of Davis Junction; 1:45 p.m.

Saturday in the 4000 block of state Route 251; no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle.

Thomas James, 54, of Oregon; Saturday; Ogle County warrant for motion to increase bond; failed to post bond, and given notice to appear in court.

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DIXON – Molly Waasdorp is the student trustee on the Sauk Valley Community College Board of Trustees. She has been on the board since April.

How did you get on the board?

The position I ran for made me the representative on the board.

The students vote for the candidates like a real election. We have elections once a year in April. I thought it would be a neat opportunity, so I decided to run. I thought I could make a difference.

How long is your term?

My position is a year.

My term runs from April to April.

What made you get on the board?

I really wanted to become more involved on campus. My first year, I was a ghost student. I came for my classes, and that was it. By my second year, I met more people, and I went to more events, and I wanted to be a part of the college. I also wanted to represent the students.

Do you have a vote?

I have an advisory vote.

I get to vote on every motion we carry. But, my vote will not break a tie. They do listen to what I say. It’s a huge responsibility.

What are your plans after Sauk?

I plan on graduating in the spring with an asso-

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Hometown: Crystal Lake Resides: Between Polo and Dixon near Edgewood Golf Course Favorite Food: I love seafood. I like salmon a lot with a little white wine.

Favorite sports team: I’m a Bears fan because my dad is.

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Favorite Actor: Johnny Deep. I like “The Tourist� a lot.

No matter what role he takes, he is really good at it.

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What do you want to become?

I really want to work with people. I want to work for a corporation.

I might go into human resources. I’d really like to work in customer service and with the population.

Where do you work?

Timber Creek in Dixon Where did you go to high school?

I was home-schooled all the way through high school. I had a counselor, and we’d meet twice a year. It was a regular curriculum, very similar to what you learn in high school.

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Special meeting called for bids Council to meet at 2 p.m. today

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

MORRISON – The city has called a special council meeting to consider bids received for a road project it hopes to finish yet this year.

The council will meet at 2 p.m. today in the lowerlevel conference room at City Hall, 200 W. Main St. in Morrison. The bids will be opened for a project that calls for making road improvements to Jackson and Wall streets.

The work will extend from the east side of Clinton Street to Jackson, and along Jackson from Pine to Wall streets. Patching and grinding work will be done, and then the roads will be resurfaced with asphalt.

The main sources of funding local roads projects are the Motor Fuel Tax, which cities receive each year, and the Local Option Sales Tax. In April, Morrison voters approved a Local Option

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People attending Autumn on the Prairie line up Saturday for the hottest ticket in the area: the bison tour at Nachusa Grasslands near Franklin Grove.

Stewards guided 40 tours (as shown above-left and above-right) of prairie and savannas, and there were also self-guided prairie plant exploration hikes, as well as butterfly hikes, horse-drawn and tractorpulled wagon rides, and live raptor displays. Musicians and other artists also performed and created works at the event. For more information about the preserve, visit nachusagrasslands.org.

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Exchange student Christian Mathias of Denmark fires an atlatl under the instruction of frontier skillsman Alan Harrison during Autumn on the Prairie on Saturday at Nachusa Grasslands near Franklin Grove. Harrison had on display many items that natives would have used as they tamed the lands.

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Sales Tax increase. The city opted for the full 1 percent increase allowed under state statute.

Effective July 1, Morrison’s sales tax jumped from 6.25 percent to 8.25 percent, a jump that included Whiteside County’s 1 percent tax increase, approved on the same ballot. The city expects to receive the first adjusted payment in mid-October.

City officials targeted streets as a top priority for the extra revenue.

“We’re estimating that we’ll receive $150,000 to $200,000 more a year,” City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen said. “Our council’s first priority with these funds was to help fund our capital improvement fund for streets.”

The city had wanted to get one major road project done before the end of the year, despite the fall arrival of the extra money.

The council narrowed the choices to two, also debating the need for improvements to Orange Street.

Dykhuizen said the Jackson and Wall streets project was chosen because it’s a high-traffic area that is full of large potholes.

Cancer research fundraiser nears

Homecoming week at Bureau Valley

OREGON – The first Celebrating More Holidays BarnYard Sale to benefit the American Cancer Society will be Thursday through Sunday at Maple Hill Farm, 1194 W. Mud Creek Road.

Sale times will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., rain or shine. Decor for autumn, holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Easter, and winter clothes will be sold, with some surprise items. Proceeds will go to the cancer society.

From Oregon, the farm is 2 miles north on state Route 2. Call Karen at 815-973-2050 for more information.

MANLIUS – Bureau Valley High School’s homecoming week starts today with a week of dress-up days at school.

The parade will step off at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 202 S. Fourth St., and head through downtown to the high school at 9154 County Road 2125 N. The pep rally, where the king and queen will be announced, will follow.

The fresh-soph game against Amboy will start at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity game at 7:30 The dance will take place from 7 to 10 p.m.

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OBITUARIES Lynda Kennedy ROCKFORD – Lynda Kennedy, 68, of Rockford, died Friday, Sept.

18, 2015.

She was born March 20, 1947, in Dixon, the daughter of Marvin and Mary (Meschnig) Peterson. Lynda was a graduate of Dixon High School, and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois.

She married Todd Kennedy on Dec. 22, 1968, in Dixon.

Lynda worked as a speech pathologist in the Rockford Public Schools. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Lynda was also involved in several organizations including the Chi Omega Sorority, former president of Junior League of Rockford, ET Chapter of PEO, and was a volunteer tutor at Marsh Elementary School.

She enjoyed swimming, and playing and teaching Mahjong.

Lynda was passionate about knitting and cooking for her friends and family. She loved vacationing at her summer home in Lake Charlevoix, Michigan.

Lynda was a “converted” Wisconsin Badgers fan. She was a loving wife, mom, sister, and wonderful “Nonny” to her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, the Honorable Judge Todd Kennedy; two sons, Stephen (Tina) Kennedy of Arlington Heights, and David (Dana) Kennedy of Kirkland, Washington; grandchildren, Ava, Elyse, Claire, and Grace; two sisters, Peggy Hamilton and Carol (Lowell) Roberts; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother-inlaw, Don Hamilton.

The family would like to thank the VNA Hospice staff, and InTouch Home Care Services, specifically Adrienne, for all of the love and care they gave Lynda.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd. Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church, 4509 Highcrest Road, Rockford, with Jane Easley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Scandinavian Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Junior League of Rockford, 4118 Pinecrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107, or Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford, IL 61103.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Rita M. Spitz of Amboy, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Gary M. Swords of Sterling, 10 to 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Donna J. Worcester of Sterling, 5 to 7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Today’s funerals: Rita M. Spitz of Amboy, Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Gary M. Swords of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Donna J. Worcester of Sterling, 7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Tuesday funerals: Martha M. Purdy, formerly of the area, 11 a.m. burial at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy.

Wednesday visitations: Emma H. Zapf of Sterling, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

James Pell of Fulton, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lyons United Methodist Church in Clinton, Iowa.

Wednesday funerals: Emma H. Zapf of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

James Pell of Fulton, memorial service at 1 p.m. at Lyons United Methodist Church in Clinton, Iowa.

Emma H. Zapf STERLING – Emma H. Zapf, 98, of Sterling, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Emma was born June 4, 1917, in Rock Falls, the daughter of George and Dora (Jacobs) Zapf. She was employed by Illinois Bell, where she was a switchboard operator for 37 years.

Emma enjoyed puzzles and loved to travel.

Survivors include one brother, Adolph Zapf of Rock Falls; and a nephew, Alan Zapf of Rock Falls.

She was preceded in death by her par-

ents; and one brother, Edward.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, and the funeral at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Andy Ploenzke, pastor at First Congregational Church in Prophetstown, will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

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James Pell FULTON – James Pell, 87, of Fulton, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, Iowa.

He was born July 30, 1928, in Morrison, the son of Nicholas E. and Helen (Tiesenga) Pell. He married Patricia Conrad on May 3, 1952, in Sterling.

Jim farmed the Spring Valley area. He was a former member of Spring Valley Reformed Church in Fulton.

Surviving are his wife, Pat; three sons, Gregory (Brenda) Pell, David Pell, and Douglas (Debra) Pell, all of Fulton; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Jenny Fickle of Santa Ana, California; and many nieces and nephews.

Rita M. Spitz

AMBOY – Rita M. Spitz, 97, of Amboy, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Aperion Care in Amboy.

Rita was born Nov. 9, 1917, in Sublette, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Dinges) Kuebel. She married Kenneth Spitz on Nov. 16, 1942, in Sublette. He preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1989.

Ken and Rita owned and operated Spitz Plumbing William John R. Dayton and Heating in Amboy, SAVANNA – William John R. Dayton, 88, of Savanna, where she was the bookdied Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at OSF Saint Anthony keeper for many years.

She was a member of St. Medical Center in Rockford.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna is handling Patrick Catholic Church of Amboy. arrangements.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheila (G.G.) Garcia of Amboy; five grandchildren; one sister, Rose Biederstedt of Mendota; one brother, Charles (Florence) Kuebel of Sublette; and numerous nieces and

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Dustin Wolff, the city’s planning consultant from Mead & Hunt, has led the project, working closely with Building and Zoning Administrator Amanda Schmidt and City Manager Scott Shumard.

Wolff said the new code needed to be written with an eye to the future, and a desire for clarity.

“The zoning code should reflect the goals of the comprehensive plan, and align itself with the community’s desires for development and redevelopment,” Wolff said. “It also needs to be written in such a way that it can be clearly understood.”

The amendments drawn up to address difficult situations ultimately caused more problems when inconsistencies with other sections of the code were created in the process.

The piecemeal approach to zoning was costing business owners time and money. An example was the slowing of the Francis House CILA home project at the corner of West Lefevre Road and Woodburn Street.

The project was delayed by several months of a complicated amendment process to better reflect modern community living facilities.

“The wording for that was so old, there was

nowhere in the entire city that would accommodate a CILA home,” Schmidt said.

“They had already purchased two city lots, had plenty of green space, but there wasn’t enough property according to the code.”

Quirky language regarding live bait shops, commercial signage, and special-use considerations were also sources of frustration over the last few years.

The new 276-page code was produced a chapter at a time, and given to council members in manageable pieces. A zoning map complete with overlay districts also will be presented.

Open discussion sessions have been held at Plan Commission meetings, and chapters have been posted to the city’s website as they became available. The city hopes to get more feedback from residents, business and property owners at Thursday’s hearing.

The zoning code isn’t a glamorous topic; generating interest in setbacks and lot sizes was a challenge for the city. The impact of issues such as allowable uses, historical preservation, and design consistencies tends to elude residents until a particular situation directly affects them.

One of those situations that resonated with homeowners was setbacks. Several frustrated residents came to City Hall when the

city’s large right of ways got in the way of home improvements.

Wolff said the presence of 100-foot right of ways in some residential areas is unusual. They were thought necessary long ago to accommodate future growth near the river.

“Some of these houses are set way back, making it look like they have a really big front yard, but with the curb and right of way, they can’t do anything with it,” Wolff said.

The frustrations of homeowners and businesses were also felt at City Hall, making it difficult for the building and zoning department to operate efficiently.

“Instead of putting Band-Aids on these situations, we want to fix it,” Schmidt said. “It’s not the intent of zoning departments to fix problems one person at a time.”

Setting up the overlay districts addressed the problem without forcing the city to spend an inordinate amount of money on changing the right of ways.

A great deal of work was put in on new language for specific uses – many in response to situations that didn’t exist when the existing code was drawn up. Medical marijuana cultivation centers and dispensaries, tattoo parlors, fast-cash and pet day care businesses are all clearly addressed as separate entities.

He was preceded in death by one son, three sisters, and five brothers.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, followed by the memorial service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Lyons United Methodist Church in Clinton, Iowa, with the Rev. Chris Minor-Heilig, pastor, officiating. Graveside service and interment of the cremains will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established for Lyons United Methodist Church in Clinton.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today, and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. today, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy, with the Rev. Timothy Draper, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mendota.

A memorial fund has been established to St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Patrick Catholic Church, and the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary.

Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling arrangements.

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“I’m very excited about this,” said David Hellmich, the school’s president. “It’s a cornerstone of learning.”

The school reports about 750 students were full-time of a total 2,572 enrollment in the spring.

Access to the new service is $9.95 a month plus tax, and other qualifying criteria must be met, similar to the service already available to K-12 families who have kids enrolled in a subsidized school lunch program.

There is no contract, credit check or installation fee, and the service includes a free Wi-Fi router. An option to buy

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an Internet-ready computer is less than $150.

With most of the courses now incorporating online components, home access to the Internet is important because the education landscape has changed – and is changing – at blazing speeds, Hellmich emphasized.

“Without it, you have the haves and havenots,” he said. “This helps reduce that barrier.”

Teachers and faculty now have to rethink the ways courses are developed and taught, and about the delivery of their content through this medium, he added.

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In August, the company doubled Internet Essentials’ maximum download speeds to 10 Mbps, making it more than adequate for school work.

Internet Essentials, which began in 2011, also provides free digital literacy in print and online.

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Time slips by and life goes on, but from our hearts you’re never gone, we think about you always, we talk about you too. We have so many memories but we wish we still had you.

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Rauner wants mandates lifted Hunger strike

for school over, activists say

Governor pushes schools’ relief from unfunded directives CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois school districts have a new ally in Gov. Bruce Rauner as they try to eliminate state mandates that they say drive up costs and sometimes force them to lay off reading instructors to hire physical education teachers.

The Republican is pushing relief from so-called unfunded mandates – lawmaker directives that often cost districts money – as part of a larger proposal to freeze property taxes, curb the influence of publicworker unions and overhaul the state’s schoolfunding formula. In a letter sent to legislators Thursday, Rauner said mandate relief could save districts statewide more than $200 million annually, helping to offset the loss of funding from a property tax freeze and bringing the kind of “structural reform” he says Illinois needs.

But getting rid of the mandates has been a politically difficult task, and the effort isn’t likely to be any easier with the General Assembly deeply divided over the state budget and Rauner’s legislative agenda.

“It’s like nailing Jell-O to the wall,” said state Sen. Andy Manar, a Democrat who tried to negotiate mandate relief last year.

Here’s a closer look at the issue:

The mandates Illinois imposes more than 100 mandates on school districts, covering everything from classroom content to parentteacher conferences and school holidays. Districts that cannot or don’t want to follow the mandate may apply for a limited number of waivers – a process that requires public hearings, paperwork and state approval.

Rauner is targeting three areas that are particularly unpopular: a mandate that

High school was once slated to be phased out

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Jennifer Gill, superintendent of Springfield School District 186, poses in January 2014 at the high school in Springfield. Illinois school districts are trying again to get relief from a series of unfunded mandates they say are driving up costs – and they have a powerful ally in Gov. Bruce Rauner. districts offer driver’s edusaying supporters often Supporters cation and behind-theThe Large Unit Dis- “come out of the woodwheel training; another trict Association, which work” to lobby against it. that requires daily physical represents Illinois’ largManar, of Bunker Hill, education; and restrictions est districts, sent a let- said he couldn’t get dison third-party contracting, ter to Rauner last month trict officials to agree on or outsourcing, for servic- expressing support for a “top 10” of mandates es such as transportation his plan to eliminate the they’d like to get rid of. and janitorial work.

What one legislator or mandates.

Springfield Public “No business would be organization sees as Schools was among the run in manners in which unnecessary another sees districts that had a waiver our school districts are as critically important, he for daily physical edu- expected to manage their said. cation. But the waiver finances,” said LUDA Teachers’ unions also expired, and now the dis- director Diane Rutledge. have opposed eliminattrict could face fines for “This legislation would ing the requirements, providing the class either take us another step which in some cases every other day or for half closer to an even playing could lead to layoffs or the year. outsourcing jobs to nonfield.”

Superintendent Jennifer Michael Chamness, unionized companies.

Gill says the district agrees communications director Jim Reed, government physical activity is impor- for the Illinois Associa- relations director for the tant, and it’s taken steps tion of School Adminis- Illinois Education Assoto include daily move- trators, said the organiza- ciation, said the state’s ment at the elementary tion supports mandates largest education union level. But middle and high that apply to civil rights opposes new mandates schools simply don’t have and public safety, or that aren’t funded and the facilities. Each school that don’t exceed federal believes the solution is has only one gym, and requirements or are fully for the Legislature to fully getting the roughly 800 funded. But beyond that, fund the mandates it’s students per school into administrators believe approved. a class each day would locally elected school He said outsourcing mean cramming them boards should decide driver’s ed or school bus into a space that would be which mandates are drivers could create safeunsafe. They’d also have to appropriate for a district. ty problems, and physical hire 17 to 20 new physical “They affect different education requirements education teachers. school districts in dif- shouldn’t be relaxed Exacerbating the prob- ferent ways,” Chamness when childhood obesity lem is a lack of state said. is a serious problem. money for classrooms or “Eliminating these new construction. mandates just to save Opposition “It seems like there’s money is not an acceptChamness acknowl- able alternative to fully more and more mandates every year, and less and edged the difficulty in funding public education repealing a mandate, in Illinois,” Reed said. less funding,” Gill said.

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Budget to put 319 more cops on streets CHICAGO (AP) – With homicides climbing again after having fallen for 2 years, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2016 budget will include a plan to hire civilians to take more than 300 police desk jobs so the officers there now can hit the streets.

Emanuel’s office did not say Sunday just how much money the plan will cost, but said the civilian employees will work as crossing guard supervisors, nurses, freedom of open information

officers and other positions that are now filled by police offices.

“While we have made important strides to refocus our resources in the past 4 years, there are still a number of highly trained police officers doing administrative work,” the mayor said in a statement. “So we asked a simple question of officers filling administrative roles: Do you need a gun, a star and arrest powers to do your job?”

The plan to reassign 319 officers marks the latest effort to find more police officers to patrol some of the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods.

Since Emanuel took office in 2011, the police department under Superintendent Garry McCarthy has moved other officers from desk jobs to street duty. With Emanuel’s blessing and the city’s checkbook, tens of millions of dollars have been spent to dispatch officers by the hundreds to work

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CHICAGO (AP) – Activists have announced the end of a 34-day hunger strike over the fate of a Chicago neighborhood school, an effort that garnered national headlines when supporters disrupted public budget hearings held by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

About a dozen activists went without solid foods over the plans for Walter H. Dyett High School, which was once slated for a phasedout closure. Officials with the nation’s thirdlargest school district had cited poor performance and declining enrollment, but later said they’d consider proposals to reopen it.

Earlier this month Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool announced it would reopen as an artsfocused school.

However, the activists, who wanted a community partnership for a green technology school, said they weren’t happy and continued their strike. They said their efforts were sparked by what they considered racial disparities in the school system – Dyett is located in the historically black Bronzeville neighborhood – and that the decision-making for the school’s future wasn’t transparent or in line with what the area wanted.

They announced the end of the hunger strike on Saturday over health and safety concerns, saying more details would follow in the coming days.

“We did not want to see one of our fellow hunger strikers die,” activist Aisha Wade-Bey said.

Claypool said plans for the new open-enrollment school were made after consulting with the community and the group’s concerns were considered, even though not all demands were met.

IN BRIEF Rockford to pay $330K to settle stormwater case ROCKFORD. (AP) — The city of Rockford will pay nearly $330,000 to state and federal environmental protection agencies as part of a settlement of a complaint that it violated clean water standards on stormwater that runs into area rivers and streams, officials said.

The City Council is expected to vote tonight on the agreement that not only sends half the money to the state and half to the federal government, but also sets storm water management requirements that the city must meet to avoid more penalties.

The agreement is the latest chapter in the city’s long effort to comply with the Clean Water Act. With a stormwater management plan that includes cleaning the city’s 30,000 storm water inlets and industrial inspec-

tions to ensure water discharged off company property is clean, the city is trying to get ahead of stormwater problems and not just react to them.

Lawmakers urge Rauner to release airport money ROCKFORD (AP) – Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, are urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to release money they say the state pledged for improvements at Chicago Rockford International Airport.

The lawmakers issued a letter to the governor asking him to release $16.3 million for a midfield improvement project.

The airport project is underway, and Congress is considering adding $2.5 million in federal money.

Durbin and Bustos say if Illinois reneges, it could jeopardize the project and hundreds of jobs. They say they believe state lawmakers already appropriated the money.

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Humble star amid a world of celebrities Take realistic view of visit by Pope Francis

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1890

From our archives: Canal bill victory brought rejoicing What we thought: 125 years ago

Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The fol- the Hennepin Canal. lowing items appeared In his failures our in the Telegraph between member of Congress Sept. 20 and 23, 1890. often received, from those who Hennepin Canal should have heralds ‘great boom’ given him encourageo those who ment, only have hoped on sneers for so long and met faithful with so many disapwork for pointments in regard to Thomas Henderson the canal, the Hennepin Canal, the and he, sesannouncement of the 1824-1911 passage through ConA Republican sion after gress and the approval congressman session, from returned by the President [BenPrinceton, each year jamin Harrison] of a Henderson bravely to measure which results secured his work in appropriation of a funding to build the and again half million of dollars Hennepin earnestly for commencing work Canal. The advocated on that grand interTelegraph celebrated the the great nal water-way system, bill’s passage enterprise appears not unlike a editorial and persedream that brings with it inonanSept.

20, vered until some sort of a fear that it 1890. his efforts may vanish with an early are crowned with sucmorning awakening. cess.

After this paper was The Telegraph for the printed last evening, and people sends greeting to nearly all the carriers had started upon their General Henderson: Well routes, there came a dis- done, thou good and patch from Ferris Finch faithful servant of the dated at Washington, seventh congressional stating that the President district, and friend of the had approved of the bill, people of the great west. granting an appropria– Sept. 20, 1890 tion for the canal. This was printed on slips sent Confirmation out to our subscribers as The following confirms far as possible, and it was the news heretofore received with much joy received regarding the by all. Every citizen now meets his neighbor with Hennepin canal approa smile and happy greet- priation: Washington, D.C., Sept. ing about the Hennepin 20 ’90.

Canal.

B.F. Shaw, But in our rejoicing, let Dixon, Ill. us not forget the faithful, The River and Harbor noble and diligent work bill has been approved performed by the man who has in a quiet, mod- by the President.

Thos. J. Henderson. – est way, by long years in Sept.

20, 1890 persevering, secured for us and the west this great Celebration boom. General T.J. HenHandbills are out callderson is the man who deserves all honor for the ing on our citizens to brave and successful fight celebrate to-night.

A street parade, with made for and which has secured for the people band music, and speak-

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EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Larry Lough Jeff Rogers

Central company may be induced to build at least a better station house than that which disgraces the company and ing at Armory Hall is proposed; with a 10 cent the city.

At the site where the charge for admittance to present building at the the hall to defray expensNorthwestern station es, and give the crowd a stands and in the center chance to dance off the of a platform 460 feet enthusiasm. – Sept. 20, long, will be placed the 1890 main buildings, waiting Page’s sage advice room, ticket and telegraph offices and bagWe give in this paper gage department. There the material points in will be also, in the main a dispatch sent from building, many of the his New York office by modern improvements, George H. Page, which such as small dressing contains so much good, rooms, etc. sound sense in a few The Anderson pressed words that we hope that brick, with fine cut our city authorities will stone trimmings, will be take the suggestions he used in the outer walls. makes into deliberate The roof will be of slate consideration. and copper trimmings.

In granting a street The waiting rooms and railway franchise, the offices are to be finished people asking for such in oak oiled or varnished. privilege should not have it all their own way The main building will be 70 by 24 feet and a as to the routes, kind short distance east of of rail, and many other this will stand the bagthings about the business. The council should gage room. A roof will extend over the platform in the matter of routes thoroughly consider the 180 feet long.

This will be in its archiinterests of the people. tectural appearance very In granting these rights ornamental and creditnow, you prevent all able to Dixon as well future enterprises from as to the Northwestern becoming competitors. company. Messrs. Grace In Mr. Page’s brief dis& Hyde, of Chicago, are patch, there are many the contractors. The suggestions that, if adopted, may save much work was commenced future trouble to the city. yesterday and will be completed in about three We have not forgotten months. – Sept. 23, 1890 the impudent demands of a former Water ComWeekly runaway pany, concerning their Smith & Beede’s horse rights upon the streets took its regular weekly and the river bridge, runaway this morning, which embarrassed the starting before the boy council. – Sept. 22, 1890 driver could mount the delivery wagon, as it Work begun on stood near the Washinggrand new depot ton House, and making The new depot to be good time down First erected on the site of the street, fetching up at the old structure of the meat shop by running C. & N.W. road of this into George Coakley’s city, will be something horse and wagon. for the city of Dixon to It was a narrow escape be proud of, and we for several parties on the hope that the Illinois street. – Sept. 22, 1890

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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.

WASHINGTON – Forget that obnoxious real estate mogul from New York City who disparages women who annoy him and is a xenophobe and a knownothing when it comes to foreign policy. A real celebrity is coming, and he is no political apprentice.

The first visit of Pope Francis to the United States is exciting even to nonreligious Americans, let alone fallen-away Catholics who are hoping he will reignite a faith they thought they had lost forever.

Now that’s a real challenge for the humble pontiff who garners publicity without saying horrible things about others or boasting how great he thinks he is.

As a national news reporter (in a different life), I covered the U.S. trips of several popes, beginning in Rome and once going coast to coast with the papal entourage. These trips were an amazing testament to the enduring popularity of popes, Americans’ respect for religion, and the power of spectacle.

BUT SEVERAL ASPECTS of Pope Francis’ upcoming trip are troubling.

The Archdiocese of New York was so worried about getting thousands of New Yorkers to the Pope’s Mass in Madison Square Garden on time that it persuaded celebrities to entertain (albeit with mostly religious music) before the pope arrives in the sports arena.

The archdiocese put out a press release announcing that Jennifer Hudson (star of “Dreamgirls”), Harry Connick Jr., Kelli O’Hara, Martin Sheen, James (D-Train) Williams, Norm Lewis and Gloria Estefan would perform.

Really! Is everything these days about celebrities? At least as far as we know, Caitlyn Jenner is not receiving a papal audience (covered, of course, by network TV).

The other thing is the inevitable selling of memorabilia, aka souvenirs and tchotchkes. The archdiocese of New York sent out a memo noting the faithful will have plenty of opportunity to purchase “papal merchandise, religious and catechetical material.”

Also, we have learned that the pope is reportedly nervous about this trip because it is his first visit here, and he has been upset by our materialism and aspects of our foreign policy (such as the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan).

Popes are certainly human, but the knowledge that the pope had to overcome his reluctance

“Until America is able to have a dialogue ... on what has happened to the black citizen of this country, we will forever be cursed with the byproducts of racism and the absence of free discourse.”

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to come to the United States and that he told an Argentine radio station he feels “used” by “fake friends” is disconcerting.

But he is a celebrity, and New Yorkers who received free tickets to see his motorcade through Central Park through a lottery are scalping them. Hey, it’s the American way.

IT’S ALSO UPSETTING that Catholics who liked the pope now are angry with him because he said, “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” He has also expressed sympathy for the plight of divorced Catholics.

But that also shows that this pope is politically astute. His tolerance for gays and lesbians is an acknowledgement that in the United States (and elsewhere) such tolerance and acceptance are rapidly growing, especially among the young. His policy toward divorced Catholics being reinstated in the Catholic Church with less bureaucracy and delay is not new, but the timing is awesome.

And it is enormously appealing that this pope has an innate humility and love of the poor, and that he decided to live humbly without a lot of the ostentation of past popes in a world of leaders who live far too grandiosely.

The pope’s flock in the United States is in trouble.

Catholics are a declining percentage of the population (21 percent, down from 24 percent a decade ago). The number of priests is down by 20,000 compared with 50 years ago, and parishes are closing.

The number of children attending Catholic schools is down to about 2 million.

We must be realistic about the pope’s visit. He is a wonderful role model; he will not make miracles happen for American Catholics.

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Sister fosters ill will toward adoption Dear Abby, My husband, “Jeff,” and I are fostering a 17-yearold girl we plan to adopt.

Jeff’s mother grew up in foster care, and after learning about her life and hardship, I felt we should help out in this way.

I am a stay-at-home mother with three other children (6, 8 and 14), and we are a very tight-knit family, spending most of our time together. We love our foster daughter and look forward to many good times together.

The problem is my sister. She’s very opinionated and has made it obvious that she is against our adopting another child. She feels the decision should have been made by our entire family, including her and

Dear Just Looking, Since you asked, I think your sister must be living in some kind of alternate reality. If you and your husband want to enlarge your family, it’s nobody else’s business, and for her to say something like what she did is the height of gall.

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

my parents. My husband and I disagree, as do our kids.

My relationship with my sister has been strained for most of our lives, so her behavior does not come as a surprise. We would love to hear your opinion about what she said.

– Just Looking to Give Back

Dear Abby, After a 12-year struggle with depression, my father committed suicide in 2011. My three sons (ages 11, 7 and 6) occasionally ask how their grandfather died. I usually tell them a generic, “Poppa just got sick.” I am not ashamed of my father or what he did, and I want to tell my sons the whole truth sooner rather than later. What is the appropriate age

to tell my children their grandfather took his own life? Any recommendations on how to phrase it?

– No Secrets in Minnesota Dear No Secrets, When to tell them will depend upon the level of maturity of each of your sons. Depression is an illness (as you know) that can run in families, so they definitely have to be told, but because of the difference in their ages, it shouldn’t be a blanket announcement.

A way to start the conversation would be to say something like: “I have told you your grandfather died because he got sick. But what I didn’t tell you, because you were so young, is that the illness he suffered from

was clinical depression, which he had tried to fight for 12 years. When it finally became too much for him, he took his own life.

“If you go online and research clinical depression – as I know you probably will – you will see what the symptoms are and that there are treatments for it. Many times those treatments are successful. But sadly, in the case of Poppa, they weren’t.”

At that point, let them ask you any questions they have, and assure them that you will discuss any concerns they might have – and anything else – any time they wish.

select a good marriage counselor?

Asking a friend for a referral is not an option.

– Dan in Florida Dear Dan, If you have a physician you like and trust, you could ask that person for a referral. Or, if you prefer, contact licensed marriage counselors in your area.

Then interview some of them to see which one you feel comfortable confiding in.

Dear Abby, Can you tell me how to

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

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Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

Triple Play Tuesday Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Catered lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

There is a cost; registration is necessary.

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

Organized bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Lanark City Park, 200 W. Claremore St., Lanark. Rain or shine.

Yoga, 5 p.m., Home of Hope Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, 815-288-4673.

Book Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7261.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Sept. 21 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave, Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Scrabble, 10;30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Friendly Mexican Train

dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Reagan Park, Main and Glassburn streets, Tampico, 815-7180818.

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

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-2883557. No computers.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northland Mall,

2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-622-8838.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Tuesday, Sept. 22 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815499-4866.

Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 800-733-2767.

Sisters in Christ, 9 a.m., Congregational Church, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815626-3467.

Weight Watchers, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Mount Carroll Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., 800-541-5479.

Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323253.

Life After Loss grief support group, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,

Classroom 1, CGH Medical Center, Sterling, 815-288-3673.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kreider Services, 500 Anchor Road, Dixon, 800-733-2767.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, women’s; 7:30 p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sterling Noon Lions, noon1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Sterling Rotary Club, noon, YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Public is welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, tradition; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W. Second St., Dixon. Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Red Cross Blood Drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815625-0382.

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-8321.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487.

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6 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, 815-288-4673.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-6222820.

Northeast Area Watch Group, 6:30 p.m., community room, Dixon Police Department, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., schowell@dixonpd.com or 815-2847197.

Working Women’s Grief Support Group, 6:30 p.m., KSB Hospice office, Commerce Towers, 215 E. First St., Dixon.

NAMl Sauk Valley, 6:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 325 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-244-1405.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., closed; 8 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave., Sterling.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 7 p.m., open, As Bill Sees It, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Lodge 936 AF & AM, 7:30 p.m., 117 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Luther-

an Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Glucose and cholesterol screenings starting at 8 a.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-2843371.

Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 9-10 a.m., The Meadows, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013 or 800-7821584.

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815564-2145.

Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

People with Disabilities Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Civic Plaza I, Rock Falls, 815625-7860 (voice) or 815-6257863 (TDD).

Whiteside County Health Department Free blood pressure clinic, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Julie’s Cafe, 501 First St., Albany, 815-772-4213.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, tradition, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Woodworkers, 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Big Book; 8 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 215 N. Court, Dixon, 815-2883503.

Free Blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815857-2550.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2800.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., step, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

Caregiver Support Group, 6 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

“Balancing Self-Care in the Caregiver Role,” 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Dixon Lioness Club, 6 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, 815-973-0374.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Whiteside County Democratic Party, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Carpenters Local Union No. 790, 1008 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, 815-625-4657, public welcome.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

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

Rock River Grange, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1409 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-973-1490.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave.

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Third hand could be a problem

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Don Marquis, a humorist, playwright and columnist who died in 1937, said, “I get up in the morning with an idea for a three-volume novel and by nightfall it’s a paragraph in my column.”

Each day I get up and think I will write a week of columns in the morning, but I am happy if they are done by nightfall. However, this deal should be part of every bridge player’s repertoire at whatever time of day it is being played. It features lots of instructive material.

What should North respond after partner opens one spade if, first, West passes; and second, if West makes a takeout double? Next, what should West lead against four spades? Last, if West

opts for a low diamond, what should happen after that?

In the auction, if it goes one spade - pass, North probably should just blaze away with a pre-emptive four-spade response. Typically his hand

would include a singleton, but bidding fewer spades will not describe his hand better.

If West doubles, North should bid four spades even quicker.

West has a tough lead. If his four honors will score tricks in the fullness of time, he should lead the spade ace and shift to a club. Here, though, he has to lead a diamond to give the defense a chance.

Then comes the key play: East must put up his diamond jack – bottom of touching honors when playing third hand high.

If South takes the trick and leads a trump to West’s ace, West should now play another low diamond.

This gives East the lead for the critical heart shift, which gives the defenders four tricks. No other defense works. © 2015 UFS

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GOP NOMINATION RACE

Don’t go away mad, man Trump’s rivals see Hamm breaks through, as do Davis, ‘Game of Thrones’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Longstanding barriers fell at Sunday’s Emmy Awards as Viola Davis became the first nonwhite actress to claim top drama acting honors, Jon Hamm finally won for “Mad Men,” and “Game of Thrones” overcame Emmy anti-fantasy resistance to claim the top drama award.

An emotional Davis, who won for her portrayal of a ruthless lawyer in “How to Get Away With Murder,” invoked the words and spirit of 19th-century American abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

“I can’t seem to get over that line,” she quoted Tubman as saying. “The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win Emmys with roles that are simply not there.”

Hamm bypassed the steps to the Emmy stage, scrambling onto it on his stomach. “There has been a terrible mistake, clearly,” Hamm said.

Jon Stewart is gone from “The Daily Show” but not forgotten

by Emmy voters, who gave the late-night show the best variety talk series award Sunday over another host who’s moved on, Stephen Colbert.

“Transparent” emerged as an early winner at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, capturing a best comedy actor trophy for Jeffrey Tambor and a directing award for its creator, and giving both winners a chance to pay tribute to the show’s trangender themes.

“I’d like to dedicate my performance and this award to the transgender community. ...

Thanks for letting us be part of the change,” said Tambor, who plays a man journeying toward womanhood.

Peter Dinklage nabbed the best supporting drama actor award for “Game of Thrones,” which also won best drama, writing and directing trophies.

Host Andy Samberg noted that the 67th Emmys coincided with the 67th birthday for George R.R. Martin, whose

reasons for hope But if he falters, who will seize control, many Republicans wonder

AP

Jon Hamm accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for “Mad Men” at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

And the winners are ...

Supporting Actress, Comedy Series: Allison Janney, “Mom,” CBS Writing, Comedy Series: “Veep,” HBO Supporting Actor, Comedy Series: Tony Hale, “Veep,” HBO Directing, Comedy Series: Jill Soloway, “Transparent,” Amazon Instant Video Actor, Comedy Series: Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent,” Amazon Instant Video Actress, Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep,” HBO Reality-Competition Program: “The Voice,” NBC Writing, Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special: “Olive Kitteridge,” HBO Supporting Actress, Limited Series or Movie: Regina King, “American Crime,” ABC Directing, Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special: Lisa Cholodenko, “Olive Kitteridge,” HBO Supporting Actor, Limited Series or Movie: Bill Murray, “Olive Kitteridge,” HBO Actress, Limited Series or Movie: Frances McDormand, “Olive Kitteridge,” HBO Actor, Limited Series or Movie: Richard Jenkins, “Olive Kitteridge,” HBO Limited Series: “Olive Kitteridge,” HBO Writing, Variety Series: “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” Comedy Central Variety Sketch Series: “Inside Amy Schumer,” Comedy Central Directing, Variety Series: Chuck O’Neil, “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” Variety Talk Series: “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,” Comedy Central Writing, Drama Series: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, “Game of Thrones,” HBO Supporting Actress, Drama Series: Uzo Aduba, “Orange is the New Black” Directing, Drama Series: David Nutter, “Game of Thrones,” HBO. Supporting Actor, Drama Series: Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones,” HBO Actor, Drama Series: Jon Hamm, “Mad Men,” AMC Actress, Drama Series: Viola Davis, “How to Get Away With Murder,” ABC Comedy Series: “Veep,” HBO Drama Series: Game of Thrones,” HBO

novels are the basis for “Game of Thrones.” A smiling Martin was in the theater audience to accept the congratulations.

Uzo Aduba won the supporting actress in a drama trophy for “Orange is the New Black,” which was switched under academy rules this year from the comedy competi-

tion. Aduba won a guest actress award last year for her portrayal of “Crazy Eyes” in the series.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus was honored as best lead comedy actress for “Veep” for the fourth time. Allison Janney of “Mom” and Tony Hale of “Veep” were repeat winners for supporting comedy acting honors.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump’s rivals emerged from the second Republican debate newly confident that the brash billionaire will fade if the nomination fight takes a more substantive turn, and that they can play a role in taking him down without hurting their own White House ambitions.

That might be little more than wishful thinking in a race that so far has defied standard political logic.

“I keep looking for the speed bump that knocks Donald Trump off track,” said tea party co-founder Mark Meckler. “I haven’t seen it. We’re in uncharted territory.”

Trump might have had a lackluster performance in Wednesday’s debate, but he’s proved every prediction of his campaign’s demise to be premature. Often, he’s emerged from such moments with stronger support.

Even if Trump does falter in the coming weeks, several dozen Republicans interviewed by The Associated Press after the latest debate said no candidate is positioned to seize control if there’s a void atop the unruly Republican field.

Jeb Bush cannot escape stubborn and strong skepticism from conservatives.

Scott Walker has been knocked from his top-tier status. For the Wisconsin governor, the campaign focus is squarely on Iowa.

“Maybe not enough sizzle,” said Daniel McCabe, a 65-year-old Republican from Stamford, Connecticut.

Former technology executive Carly Fiorina is emerging after a strong debate performance. But for now, she lacks the money and organization for the lengthy campaign most expect.

With four more debates before the Iowa caucuses Feb. 1, the party’ establishment wing is banking on Trump’s policy gaps becoming more troublesome as the first voting nears.

Trump’s rivals were also heartened by signs that the businessman known for his sharp barbs sometimes flinched when criticism came his way.

In post-debate calls with donors and other supporters, Bush advisers singled out his defense of his brother, former President George W. Bush, when Trump challenged his record. “You know what? As it relates to my brother, there’s one thing I know for sure: He kept us safe,” Bush said to cheers from the audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California on Wednesday night.

After that exchange, Bush’s team noted, Trump went silent for 37 straight minutes.

On Friday, Trump told The New York Times he was prepared to spend $100 million of his own money to win the nomination.

For other candidates, fundraising will consume much of their valuable time. Donors and fundraisers for most candidates are predicting a paltry showing, given that the reporting period covers the traditionally slow summer months – a time they say was further exacerbated by the puzzle of Trump’s enduring prominence.

It’s one at least some voters are ready for Republicans to solve.

“Republican primary voters are looking for somebody who will lower the size, scope, and cost of government and promote freedom, liberty and opportunity,” said Mark Weyermuller, a 55-year-old Republican from Wilmette. “Hair is not an issue.”

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Monday, September 21, 2015 Numbers game Mississippi picked up just the second win at Alabama in program history Saturday, upsetting the No. 2 Crimson Tide 43-37. The Rebels now own a 2-35-1 record all-time at Alabama.

BOYS SOCCER | STERLING 5, DIXON 0

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Sterling’s late rally falls short Warriors can’t keep momentum against Morris

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Sterling’s Miguel Gallardo celebrates a goal Saturday that put the Golden Warriors up 3-0 over Dixon at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

Gallardo had two goals, and Sterling won 5-0.

Masters of the midfield Sterling swarms Dixon in nonconference win at home Star of the match: Tony Diaz, Sterling, 2 goals, 1 assist Key performers: Miguel Gallardo, Sterling, 2 goals; Jesus Velazquez, Sterling, 1 goal; Nick LeSage, Dixon, 16 saves Up next: LaSalle-Peru at Sterling, 6 p.m. Tuesday; Stillman Valley at Dixon, 6 p.m.

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STERLING – Midfield players often don’t attain the most important soccer stats on the pitch.

Sterling’s midfield saw plenty of action against Dixon on Saturday afternoon, not by punching in goals, but by winning 50-50 balls

and containing play to help their forwards get good looks in a 5-0 win at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

The Golden Warriors have won three straight after suffering a 4-0 loss last Saturday to Rock Island, and have become a more coordinated team in the midfield with quick passing and surrounding more action.

“We’ve been playing well in the past couple of games since

our loss,” Sterling coach Brian Cebula said. “That helped us wake up a little bit to understand what we need to start doing. We can’t take any opponent for granted.

“Dixon is a team that, if they would have come and my guys didn’t play, they could have stolen one from us.”

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MORRIS – For much of the second half Saturday night, the Sterling football team looked like it might be able to pull off a come-frombehind victory over Morris in a Northern Illinois Big 12 crossover game.

The Golden Warriors rallied from a 26-7 deficit early in the third quarter, getting a pair of rushing touchdowns from quarterback Sterling Thornton to pull within 26-21.

But then, disaster struck for Sterling – both Thornton and the Warriors. Sterling went on to lose 38-21.

The Warriors (3-1) took over possession at their own 36 with momentum on their side after scoring 14 straight points. Thornton dropped back to pass and rolled out to his left. Morris linebacker Keagan Sobol got through the line and chased Thornton down, swatting the ball out of his hands.

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Morris 38, Sterling 21 Star of the game: Sterling Thornton, Sterling, 110 rushing yards, 2 TDs; TD pass Up next: LaSalle-Peru at Sterling, 7:30 p.m. Friday

NFL | CARDINALS 48, BEARS 23

Cutler’s injury overshadows blowout loss Bears QB hurts hamstring trying to make tackle after interception against Cardinals

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Jay Cutler was doing just fine, leading the Bears up and down the field – right until he left the game with a pulled hamstring.

Now, Chicago might have to get by without its quarterback.

Cutler got injured trying to make a tackle after an interception, and the Bears fell to the Arizona Cardinals 48-23 on Sunday.

Cutler walked to the locker room after he was stiff-armed trying to take down Tony Jefferson on a 26-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the first half, and did not return to the game.

That put his status for next week’s game at Seattle – and beyond – in question.

Star of the game: Carson Palmer, Cardinals, 17-for-24, 185 yards, 4 TDs Key performers: Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals, 112 receiving yards, 3 TDs; Jay Cutler, Bears, 8-for-9, 120 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT Up next: Bears at Seahawks, 3:25 p.m.

Sunday “It takes a while to run tests. Our medical people will inform me, and then I will inform you,” coach John Fox said, when asked if his quarterback will play again this season.

Cutler, who was not available for comment afterward, completed his first eight passes for 120 yards

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before getting picked off.

He threw a 48-yard touchdown to Josh Bellamy. But the injury on Jefferson’s interception return was another big blow for a team that was already missing its top receiver with Alshon Jeffery out because of a hamstring problem.

Jimmy Clausen, who was 14 of 23 for 121 yards after Cutler went down, might get the start when the Bears visit the defending NFC champion Seahawks.

“You’ve just got to keep pushing forward,” Clausen said. “I felt the air was deflated a little bit, but guys did a great job just trying to [say] ‘Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go’ and pick up the tempo a little bit, try to move the chains.”

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Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald drags Bears cornerback Terrance Mitchell into the end zone during Sunday’s game at Soldier Field. The Bears lost 48-23.

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Hot around the collar Tony Romo Cowboys’ QB will miss significant time after breaking left collarbone in Sunday’s 20-10 victory against the Eagles.

Michal Rozsival Chicago re-signs defenseman to 1-year contract.

Rozsival had 13 points (12 assists, 1 goal) with team last season.

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Darron Lee returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown, and top-ranked Ohio State’s defense bailed out its struggling two-quarterback offense in Columbus, Ohio.

Cardale Jones started for the Buckeyes (3-0) and J.T. Barrett finished, but for the second straight week neither was particularly effective against an opponent Ohio State was expected to blow out.

The Huskies cut the lead to 20-13 on a field goal with 7:46 left in the fourth quarter, and got the ball back when Marlon Moore forced a fumble by Curtis Samuel and Northern Illinois recovered at its own 25 with 4:05 left in the game. The Buckeyes clamped down again with Joey Bosa and Sam Hubbard crunching NIU quarterback Drew Hare for a sack on third-and-long.

Wildcats handle Blue Devils Warren Long ran 55 yards for a touchdown and recovered a fumbled punt return late to help Northwestern beat Duke in Durham, N.C. Solomon Vault returned the opening kickoff of the second half 98 yards for the touchdown that put the Wildcats (3-0) ahead to stay.

Fighting Illini no match for Tar Heels Marquise Williams threw three touchdown passes and also ran for 105 yards to help North Carolina beat Illinois 48-14 in Chapel Hill.

Josh Ferguson ran for 133 yards and a touchdown for the Illini (2-1), who had outscored their first two opponents 96-3 under interim coach Bill Cubit.

Hawkeyes’ late field goal sinks Pitt Marshall Koehn kicked a career-long 57-yard field goal as time expired to push Iowa past Pittsburgh 27-24 in Iowa City, giving the Hawkeyes their first 3-0 start in 6 years.

C.J. Beathard had 258 yards passing for Iowa, which drove 31 yards in under a minute to set up Koehn’s winning kick.

Tyler Boyd’s 8-yard TD catch with 52 seconds tied the game at 24-all for Pitt (2-1), after Iowa had led 17-7 at halftime.

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U.S. stuns Europe in Solheim Cup Infuriated by Suzann Pettersen’s call they found unsportsmanlike, the United States beat Europe on Sunday with the biggest comeback in Solheim Cup history.

Paula Creamer beat Germany’s Sandra Gal 4 and 3 to complete the 14½-13½ victory in St. Leon-Rot, Germany.

The event turned after American rookie Alison Lee was penalized for picking up her ball when she thought her short second putt had been conceded on the 17th hole in the completion of a fourballs match suspended Saturday because of darkness.

Norway’s Pettersen, playing alongside England’s Charley Hull against Lee and Brittany Lincicome, demanded that the referee penalize Lee, a move that left Lee and Hull in tears after Europe’s 2-up victory that gave the team a fourpoint lead entering the 12 singles matches.

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

JOLIET – Denny Hamlin vowed to make it to the championship round of NASCAR’s playoffs, and nothing so far is getting in his way.

Not a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered playing basketball just days before the regular-season finale.

Not a horrible day of practice that resulted in an awful starting position for the opening round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Not a spin Sunday two laps into the race that dropped him to last in the field at Chicagoland Speedway, and one lap down from the leaders.

Hamlin stepped up and once again showed his resilience by rallying for a surprise victory in the first race of the 10-race Chase. The win for Joe Gibbs Racing – a heavy favorite to win the title – earned Hamlin an automatic berth into the second round of the playoffs.

“Go have some fun the next 2 weeks, that’s for sure. Takes some pressure off of us,” Hamlin said about his strategy for the next 2 weeks.

It was a decidedly different mood for reigning champion Kevin Harvick, who vowed 4 days ago not to be intimidated by JGR’s recent muscle, and said “We’re going to pound them into the ground” during the Chase.

Instead, contact with Jimmie Johnson on a restart caused a tire rub on Harvick’s car. He thought the issue had fixed itself, but his left rear tire blew two laps later and he was in the wall.

Harvick drove the car to the garage for repairs, and his anger toward Johnson was evident as he headed back on the track – his finger pointed out his window at Johnson’s crew – 57 laps off the pace and second-to-last in the field.

Johnson went to Harvick’s motorhome after the race to speak to Harvick, but Harvick

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Denny Hamlin prepares to eat a Chicago-style hot dog in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday in Joliet.

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walked out of the bus and shoved Johnson in the chest with a closed fist.

Harvick was separated from the six-time champion, and Johnson pointed at Harvick as he was restrained from getting at Johnson a second time. Harvick’s wife, DeLana, exited a waiting car to walk over to the bickering drivers, and Harvick eventually retreated to the backseat of the car as Johnson walked away.

Harvick is last in the 16-driver field, and four drivers will be cut from the Chase in 2 weeks.

Asked what he needs to do to stay in contention, he was blunt: “We’ve just got to go win one of these next two races.”

He felt that Johnson had no regard for his position on the race track during the restart when Harvick was third and Johnson was fourth.

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wasn’t even there,” Harvick said.

Johnson’s version was that he got a push from behind from Joey Logano that sent him down to the apron. As he tried to get back on the track, he made contact with Harvick.

“I assumed he would try to find it as my fault.

I just simply needed a lane to get back on the racetrack,” said Johnson. “He was trying to pin me down, and I’ve got to get back up or else there would be a hell of a mess in Turn 1.”

Harvick crew chief Rodney Childers initially said on the team radio he felt Johnson deliberately hit Harvick.

After the race, though, the disappointment seemed to be focused on the relationship Stewart-Haas Racing has with Hendrick Motorsports.

The two Chevrolet teams are pseudo teammates, and Johnson and Harvick have a lengthy

relationship dating to their early racing days in California.

“As much as we work together and share information, and I feel like we’ve helped them a lot this year trying to get their cars better, it’s just disappointing,” Childers said.

The trouble for Harvick was as surprising as the victory for Hamlin.

His rough day Friday in practice meant he had to start 29th in the race when qualifying was rained out. Hamlin said his toughest task was going to be showing patience in the early laps of the race as he tried to move a fast Toyota through traffic, but he spun trying to pick his way toward the front on the second lap.

Now last and a lap down, it seemed he had no shot at the win.

But his JGR team didn’t panic, and crew chief Dave Rogers used a gutsy call not to pit during the final caution to give Hamlin a shot at the victory.

Hamlin slid to the bottom of the track to make it three-wide as he jumped from third to first on the restart with five laps remaining. Once past Jeff Gordon and Kurt Busch, he easily cruised to JGR’s ninth win in the last 12 races.

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Cardinals salvage one in Chicago Molina injures thumb in St. Louis win; White Sox lose By the Associated Press

Cardinals star catcher Yadier Molina exited after spraining his left thumb on a tag, but playoff-bound St. Louis still ended Chicago’s five-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Molina said he would get an MRI on Monday.

The NL Centralleading Cardinals have already clinched a postseason slot. They are six games ahead of Chicago, which holds the second wild-card spot.

Molina was injured tagging Anthony Rizzo in the eighth. Right fielder Jason Heyward threw out Rizzo on Addison Russell’s noout, bases-loaded fly.

In the ninth, pinchrunner Quintin Berry was thrown out trying to steal second by

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(CSN/670 AM) • Brewers (Peralta 5-9) at Cubs (Hammel 8-6), 7:05 p.m.

(CSN/780 AM) • Reds (Lamb 1-3) at Cardinals (Garcia 9-5), 7:15 p.m.

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Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) holds his glove up after tagging out the Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo (44) at home plate during the eighth inning of Sunday’s game in Chicago. St. Louis won 4-3.

Molina’s replacement, Tony Cruz. It was the first time Berry had been caught after starting his career with 25 steals over four seasons.

Trevor Rosenthal got his 46th save in 48 chances.

Carlos Martinez (14-7) threw four-hit ball into the seventh.

Jon Lester (10-11) took the loss.

Indians 6, White Sox 3: Josh Tomlin pitched

5 2/3 scoreless innings, Lonnie Chisenhall

homered and drove in three runs, and the Indians defeated the visiting White Sox. Cleveland stayed four games behind Houston for the AL’s second wild card. The Angels and Twins also are ahead of them.

Tomlin (6-2) allowed four hits and matched a season high with eight strikeouts.

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• Yankees at Blue Jays or Orioles at Nationals, MLB 7 p.m.

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• Jets at Colts, ESPN

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• Eastern Conference semifinal, game 3, Indiana at Chicago, NBA

On this date September 21 1940 • For the first time in the history of photo finishes, a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, in a thoroughbred race at Willow’s Park in Victoria, British Columbia.

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East L T 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 South W L T 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 North W L T 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 West W L T 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T Pct PF Dallas 0 0 1.00 47 Washington 1 0 .500 34 N.Y. Giants 2 0 .000 46 Philadelphia 2 0 .000 34 South W L T Pct PF Atlanta 2 0 0 1.00 50 Carolina 2 0 0 1.00 44 Tampa Bay 1 1 0 .500 40 New Orleans 0 2 0 .000 38 North W L T Pct PF Green Bay 2 0 0 1.00 58 Minnesota 1 1 0 .500 29 Detroit 0 2 0 .000 44 Chicago 0 2 0 .000 46 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 2 0 0 1.00 79 St. Louis 1 1 0 .500 44 San Francisco 1 1 0 .500 38 Seattle 0 2 0 .000 48 Sunday’s results Tampa Bay 26, New Orleans 19 Minnesota 26, Detroit 16 Arizona 48, Chicago 23 Carolina 24, Houston 17 Pittsburgh 43, San Francisco 18 New England 40, Buffalo 32 Cincinnati 24, San Diego 19 Cleveland 28, Tennessee 14 Atlanta 24, N.Y. Giants 20 Washington 24, St. Louis 10 Oakland 37, Baltimore 33 Jacksonville 23, Miami 20 Dallas 20, Philadelphia 10 Green Bay 27, Seattle 17 Today’s game N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s game Washington at N.Y. Giants, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Atlanta at Dallas, noon Indianapolis at Tennessee, noon Tampa Bay at Houston, noon San Diego at Minnesota, noon Pittsburgh at St. Louis, noon Oakland at Cleveland, noon Cincinnati at Baltimore, noon Jacksonville at New England, noon New Orleans at Carolina, noon Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets, noon San Francisco at Arizona, 3:05 p.m.

Chicago at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

Buffalo at Miami, 3:25 p.m.

Denver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sep. 28 Kansas City at Green Bay, 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday’s box scores

CARDINALS 48, BEARS 23 Arizona Chicago

14 14 14 6 — 48 7 13 3 0 — 23 First Quarter Ari–D.Johnson 108 kickoff return (Catanzaro kick), 14:47.

Chi–Bellamy 48 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 3:20.

Ari–Ja.Brown 6 pass from Palmer (Catanzaro kick), 1:13.

Second Quarter Chi–Langford 1 run (Gould kick), 10:02.

Ari–Fitzgerald 8 pass from Palmer (Catanzaro kick), 3:51.

Ari–Jefferson 26 interception return (Catanzaro kick), 2:59.

Chi–FG Gould 40, :59.

Chi–FG Gould 23, :00.

Third Quarter Ari–Fitzgerald 28 pass from Palmer (Catanzaro kick), 12:41.

Ari–D.Johnson 13 run (Catanzaro kick), 6:06.

Chi–FG Gould 51, 2:26.

Fourth Quarter Ari–Fitzgerald 9 pass from Palmer (kick failed), 2:42.

A–62,351.

Ari Chi First downs 21 18 Total Net Yards 300 335 Rushes-yards 28-115 28-109 Passing 185 226 Punt Returns 2-6 1-20 Kickoff Returns 2-117 3-86 Interceptions Ret. 2-27 1-2 Comp-Att-Int 17-24-1 22-32-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 2-15 Punts 3-40.3 5-45.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-0 Penalties-Yards 8-58 14-170 Time of Possession 30:04 29:56 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Arizona, C.Johnson 20-72, D.Johnson 5-42, K.Williams 1-3, Palmer 2-(minus 2). Chicago, Forte 15-61, Cutler 3-24, Langford 6-21, Rodgers 2-8, Clausen 2-(minus 5).

PASSING–Arizona, Palmer 17-24-1185. Chicago, Cutler 8-9-1-120, Clausen 14-23-1-121.

RECEIVING–Arizona, Fitzgerald 8-112, Jo.Brown 5-45, Ja.Brown 2-20, Gresham 1-5, D.Johnson 1-3. Chicago, Royal 7-41, Bennett 4-48, Forte 4-44, Meredith 3-36, Miller 2-14, Bellamy 1-48, Wilson 1-10.

PACKERS 27, SEAHAWKS 17 Seattle Green Bay

3 0 14 0 — 17 10 3 3 11 — 27 First Quarter GB–J.Jones 29 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 10:45.

GB–FG Crosby 54, 6:52.

Sea–FG Hauschka 54, 3:13.

Second Quarter GB–FG Crosby 18, :02.

Third Quarter Sea–F.Jackson 5 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 9:57.

Sea–Baldwin 13 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 6:48.

GB–FG Crosby 44, 3:12.

Fourth Quarter GB–R.Rodgers 5 pass from A.Rodgers (R.Rodgers pass from A.Rodgers), 9:28.

GB–FG Crosby 21, 1:56.

A–78,433.

Sea GB First downs 21 21 Total Net Yards 324 361 Rushes-yards 25-119 29-127 Passing 205 234 Punt Returns 2-22 0-0 Kickoff Returns 4-79 1-19 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-2 Comp-Att-Int 19-30-1 25-33-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-1 2-15 Punts 5-40.2 3-46.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 6-92 6-35 Time of Possession 26:42 33:18 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS R U SH I N G – Seattle, Wilson 10-78, Lynch 15-41. Green Bay, Starks 20-95, A.Rodgers 6-23, Lacy 3-9.

PASSING–Seattle, Wilson 19-30-1-206.

Green Bay, A.Rodgers 25-33-0-249.

RECEIVING–Seattle, Baldwin 7-92, Lynch 3-21, Willson 2-36, Lockett 2-17, F.Jackson 2-16, Matthews 1-13, Graham 1-11, Coleman 1-0. Green Bay, Cobb 8-116, Adams 5-33, Montgomery 4-37, Starks 4-11, R.Rodgers 3-23, J.Jones 1-29.

VIKINGS 26, LIONS 16 Detroit Minnesota

0 10 0 6 — 16 7 10 6 3 — 26 First Quarter Min–Rudolph 5 pass from Bridgewater (Walsh kick), 10:25.

Second Quarter Min–Bridgewater 1 run (Walsh kick), 14:26.

Det–FG Prater 26, 7:12.

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PACKERS 27, SEAHAWKS 17

Min–FG Walsh 28, 2:32.

Det–Johnson 11 pass from Stafford (Prater kick), :34.

Third Quarter Min–Line 1 run (kick failed), 8:54.

Fourth Quarter Min–FG Walsh 23, 6:20.

Det–Ebron 12 pass from Stafford (run failed), 1:48.

A–52,319.

Det Min First downs 25 20 Total Net Yards 323 350 Rushes-yards 16-38 42-199 Passing 285 151 Punt Returns 1-2 3-39 Kickoff Returns 3-84 2-62 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-11 Comp-Att-Int 32-53-1 14-18-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-1 1-2 Punts 4-44.3 3-44.7 Fumbles-Lost 2-2 2-1 Penalties-Yards 6-39 10-97 Time of Possession 28:54 31:06 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Detroit, Stafford 4-20, Abdullah 6-9, Riddick 1-5, Bell 4-2, Burton 1-2.

Minnesota, Peterson 29-134, Wright 1-29, Bridgewater 6-21, Asiata 2-8, McKinnon 3-6, Line 1-1.

PASSING–Detroit, Stafford 32-53-1-286.

Minnesota, Bridgewater 14-18-0-153.

RECEIVING–Detroit, Johnson 10-83, Tate 6-80, Ebron 5-43, Riddick 5-41, Moore 3-14, Bell 2-16, Abdullah 1-9. Minnesota, Rudolph 5-30, Wallace 3-38, C.Johnson 3-10, Peterson 2-58, Wright 1-17.

College football

Sunday’s box score

INDIANS 6, WHITE SOX 3 Chicago

Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi Eaton cf 5 1 2 0 Kipnis 2b 4 1 2 0 Abreu 1b 3 0 2 2 Lindor ss 4 0 1 2 MeCarr lf 4 0 0 0 Brantly lf 4 0 1 1 TrThm rf 4 1 1 0 Raburn dh 2 0 1 0 AvGarc dh 3 0 0 0 CSantn 1b 4 0 0 0 AlRmrz ss 4 0 2 1 Aviles 3b 4 0 1 0 Olt 3b 2 0 0 0 YGoms c 4 2 2 0 Flowrs c 3 0 0 0 Chsnhll rf 4 2 2 3 GBckh ph 1 0 0 0 AAlmnt cf 4 1 2 0 CSnchz 2b 3 1 0 0 Totals 32 3 7 3 Totals 34 6 12 6 Chicago 000 000 210 — 3 Cleveland 030 003 00x — 6 DP–Chicago 1, Cleveland 1. LOB–Chicago 7, Cleveland 8. 2B–Eaton (25), Abreu (33), Tr.Thompson (7), Al.Ramirez 2 (29), Brantley (45), Y.Gomes (17), Chisenhall (18), A.Almonte (6). HR–Chisenhall (7). CS– Eaton (6), Aviles (1). SF–Lindor.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Joh.Danks L,7-13 5 7 3 3 2 3 Putnam 1 3 3 3 1 1 Montas 1 1 0 0 0 2 Da.Jennings 1 1 0 0 0 0 Cleveland Tomlin W,6-2 5 2/3 4 0 0 3 8 McAllister H,11 2/3 2 2 2 1 2 Crockett 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 B.Shaw 1 1 1 1 0 1 Allen S,31-35 1 0 0 0 0 2 HBP–by Tomlin (Av.Garcia). WP–Joh. Danks, Da.Jennings.

T–3:15. A–13,282 (36,856).

National League

Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Ohio St. (42) 3-0 1,490 1 2. Michigan St. (7) 3-0 1,415 4 3. Mississippi (11) 3-0 1,345 15 3. TCU 3-0 1,345 3 5. Baylor 2-0 1,213 5 6. Notre Dame 3-0 1,183 8 7. Georgia 3-0 1,162 7 8. LSU (1) 2-0 1,088 13 9. UCLA 3-0 981 10 10. Florida St. 3-0 953 9 11. Clemson 3-0 903 11 12. Alabama 2-1 882 2 13. Oregon 2-1 855 12 14. Texas A&M 3-0 798 17 15. Oklahoma 3-0 782 16 16. Arizona 3-0 488 20 17. Northwestern 3-0 469 23 18. Utah 3-0 439 21 19. Southern Cal 2-1 367 6 20. Georgia Tech 2-1 352 14 21. Stanford 2-1 288 NR 22. BYU 2-1 174 19 22. Wisconsin 2-1 174 24 24. Oklahoma St. 3-0 149 25 25. Missouri 3-0 135 22 Others receiving votes: Mississippi St. 52, West Virginia 48, Tennessee 45, California 38, Toledo 36, Arizona St. 25, Houston 22, Auburn 20, Temple 20, Texas Tech 20, Boise St. 17, Miami 13, Iowa 10, Kansas St. 8, Florida 7, NC State 5, Minnesota 4, Virginia Tech 4, Memphis 1.

Saturday’s results EAST Navy 45, East Carolina 21 Penn St. 28, Rutgers 3 Syracuse 30, Cent. Michigan 27, OT Temple 25, UMass 23 Wake Forest 17, Army 14 SOUTH Buffalo 33, FAU 15 Coastal Carolina 34, W. Illinois 27 Florida 14, Kentucky 9 LSU 45, Auburn 21 Maryland 35, South Florida 17 Miami 36, Nebraska 33, OT Mississippi St. 62, Northwestern St. 13 NC State 38, Old Dominion 14 North Carolina 48, Illinois 14 Northwestern 19, Duke 10 Tennessee 55, W. Carolina 10 Tulane 38, Maine 7 Virginia 35, William & Mary 29 MIDWEST Akron 52, Savannah St. 9 Ball St. 28, E. Michigan 17 Cincinnati 37, Miami (Ohio) 33 Dayton 24, Duquesne 13 Illinois St. 34, E. Illinois 31, OT Indiana 38, W. Kentucky 35 Iowa 27, Pittsburgh 24 Kansas St. 39, Louisiana Tech 33, 3OT Memphis 44, Bowling Green 41 Michigan 28, UNLV 7 Michigan St. 35, Air Force 21 Minnesota 10, Kent St. 7 Missouri 9, UConn 6 N. Dakota St. 34, North Dakota 9 Notre Dame 30, Georgia Tech 22 Ohio 35, SE Louisiana 14 Ohio St. 20, N. Illinois 13 Toledo 30, Iowa St. 23, 2OT Virginia Tech 51, Purdue 24 W. Michigan 52, Murray St. 20 Wisconsin 28, Troy 3 SOUTHWEST California 45, Texas 44 Oklahoma 52, Tulsa 38 Oklahoma St. 69, UTSA 14 Southern Miss. 56, Texas St. 50 TCU 56, SMU 37 Texas A&M 44, Nevada 27 Texas Tech 35, Arkansas 24 FAR WEST Arizona 77, N. Arizona 13 Colorado 27, Colorado St. 24, OT N. Iowa 34, Cal Poly 20 Oregon 61, Georgia St. 28 Oregon St. 35, San Jose St. 21 Stanford 41, Southern Cal 31 UCLA 24, BYU 23 Utah 45, Fresno St. 24 Washington 31, Utah St. 17 Washington St. 31, Wyoming 14

Wild-card standings

Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco Washington

89 87 78 78

60 62 71 71

.597 .584 .523 .523

GB — 4 6 29½ 30 GB — 7½ 14½ 16 22½

+2 — 9 9

Saturday’s results N.Y. Yankees 5, N.Y. Mets 0 Chicago Cubs 5, St. Louis 4 Arizona 6, San Francisco 0 Washington 5, Miami 2 Cincinnati 9, Milwaukee 7 Atlanta 2, Philadelphia 1 Colorado 10, San Diego 2 Pittsburgh 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Sunday’s results Washington 13, Miami 3 Atlanta 2, Philadelphia 1 Milwaukee 8, Cincinnati 4 St. Louis 4, Chicago Cubs 3 San Francisco 5, Arizona 1 Pittsburgh 4, L.A. Dodgers 3 San Diego 10, Colorado 4 N.Y. Yankees 11, N.Y. Mets 2 Today’s games Baltimore (U.Jimenez 11-9) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 11-7), 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta (S.Miller 5-15) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 8-10), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (W.Peralta 5-9) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 8-6), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Jo.Lamb 1-3) at St. Louis (Jai. Garcia 9-5), 7:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Burnett 8-5) at Colorado (J.Gray 0-1), 7:40 p.m.

Arizona (Chacin 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 9-8), 9:10 p.m.

Sunday’s box score St. Louis

MLB

Wild-card standings New York 82 66 .554 Houston 79 71 .527 Los Angeles 76 73 .510 Minnesota 76 73 .510 Cleveland 74 74 .500

z-clinched playoff berth

GB — 6 20½ 24½ 28½

CARDINALS 4, CUBS 3

American League East Division W L Pct Toronto 85 64 .570 New York 82 66 .554 Baltimore 73 76 .490 Tampa Bay 72 77 .483 Boston 71 77 .480 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 87 62 .584 Minnesota 76 73 .510 Cleveland 74 74 .500 Chicago 70 78 .473 Detroit 69 79 .466 West Division W L Pct Texas 80 69 .537 Houston 79 71 .527 Los Angeles 76 73 .510 Seattle 73 77 .487 Oakland 64 86 .427

East Division W L Pct New York 84 65 .564 Washington 78 71 .523 Miami 64 86 .427 Atlanta 60 90 .400 Philadelphia 56 94 .373 Central Division W L Pct z-St. Louis 93 56 .624 Pittsburgh 89 60 .597 Chicago 87 62 .584 Cincinnati 63 85 .426 Milwaukee 63 86 .423 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 85 63 .574 San Francisco78 71 .523 Arizona 71 78 .477 San Diego 70 80 .467 Colorado 63 86 .423

GB — 2½ 12 13 13½ GB — 11 12½ 16½ 17½ GB — 1½ 4 7½ 16½ +4 — 2½ 2½ 4

Saturday’s results N.Y. Yankees 5, N.Y. Mets 0 L.A. Angels 4, Minnesota 3, 12 innings, 1st game Boston 7, Toronto 6 Baltimore 2, Tampa Bay 1 Detroit 6, Kansas City 5, 11 innings Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland 3 L.A. Angels 5, Minnesota 2, 2nd game Houston 10, Oakland 6 Texas 10, Seattle 1 Sunday’s results Boston 4, Toronto 3 Kansas City 10, Detroit 3 Tampa Bay 7, Baltimore 6 Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Minnesota 8, L.A. Angels 1 Houston 5, Oakland 1 Seattle 9, Texas 2 N.Y. Yankees 11, N.Y. Mets 2 Today’s games Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 9-13) at Detroit (K.Ryan 2-3), 12:08 p.m., 1st game Baltimore (U.Jimenez 11-9) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 11-7), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Warren 6-6) at Toronto (Price 16-5), 6:07 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (E.Johnson 2-0) at Detroit (Wolf 0-3), 6:08 p.m., 2nd game Tampa Bay (Archer 12-12) at Boston (E.Rodriguez 9-6), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Weaver 7-11) at Houston (Keuchel 17-8), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi MCrpnt 3b 4 1 1 0 Fowler cf 3 1 1 0 Pham cf 3 1 1 1 NRmrz p 0 0 0 0 Rosnthl p 0 0 0 0 HRndn p 0 0 0 0 Heywrd rf 4 0 1 0 Soler ph 1 0 0 0 JhPerlt ss 4 1 1 1 Schwrr lf 4 0 0 0 Pisctty lf 2 1 1 2 Coghln rf 3 1 1 0 Wong 2b 4 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 3 0 1 2 Molina c 3 0 1 0 Bryan 3b-cf 3 0 0 0 MAdms ph 1 0 0 0 LaSt 2b-3b 3 0 1 1 T.Cruz c 0 0 0 0 ARussll ss 4 0 0 0 Moss 1b 3 0 0 0 D.Ross c 2 0 0 0 CMrtnz p 3 0 0 0 MMntr ph-c 2 0 0 0 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 Lester p 2 1 1 0 Broxtn p 0 0 0 0 TmHnt p 0 0 0 0 Maness p 0 0 0 0 StCa ph-2b 1 0 1 0 Bourjos cf 0 0 0 0 Berry pr 0 0 0 0 Totals 31 4 6 4 Totals 31 3 6 3 St. Louis 301 000 000 — 4 Chicago 002 000 010 — 3 E–La Stella (1). DP–St. Louis 1. LOB–St. Louis 3, Chicago 8. 2B–M.Carpenter (39).

HR–Pham (5), Piscotty (5). SB–Pham (2).

CS–Jh.Peralta (4), Moss (1), Berry (1).

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis C.Martinez W,14-76 2/3 4 2 2 3 6 Siegrist H,25 1/3 1 1 1 1 0 Broxton 0 0 0 0 2 0 Maness H,19 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Rosenthal S,46-481 1/3 1 0 0 0 2 Chicago Lester L,10-11 6 6 4 4 3 7 Tom.Hunter 1 0 0 0 0 0 Ne.Ramirez 1 0 0 0 0 2 H.Rondon 1 0 0 0 0 2 Siegrist pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

Broxton pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

HBP–by C.Martinez (St.Castro).

T–3:26. A–40,962 (40,929).

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Sunday’s result

MyAFibRisk.com 400

At Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (29) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267 laps, 111.8 rating, 47 points, $306,315.

2. (14) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 267, 99.9, 43, $213,655.

3. (9) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 267, 125.6, 42, $195,005.

4. (6) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267, 98.8, 40, $180,280.

5. (12) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 267, 89.4, 40, $170,641.

6. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 110.9, 39, $162,903.

7. (18) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 267, 90.8, 38, $144,478.

8. (3) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 89.6, 36, $158,111.

9. (7) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267, 130.6, 37, $163,361.

10. (20) Aric Almirola, Ford, 267, 89.7, 34, $146,381.

11. (11) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 99.7, 33, $152,321.

12. (19) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 92.7, 32, $122,025.

13. (4) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 110.9, 32, $131,670.

14. (10) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267, 109.9, 31, $148,986.

15. (28) David Ragan, Toyota, 267, 76.3, 29, $131,664.

16. (13) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 266, 75.1, 28, $138,141.

17. (16) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 266, 72.2, 27, $110,350.

18. (27) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 265, 69.3, 26, $110,250.

19. (26) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 265, 63.2, 25, $135,108.

20. (24) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 265, 58.8, 24, $126,903.

21. (17) Greg Biffle, Ford, 265, 63.2, 23, $131,078.

22. (21) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 265, 66.4, 0, $115,003.

23. (31) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 265, 57, 21, $120,278.

24. (8) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 264, 67.8, 20, $112,320.

25. (23) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 264, 67, 19, $124,034.

26. (25) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 264, 62.8, 18, $104,095.

27. (36) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 263, 51.3, 0, $95,495.

28. (30) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 263, 52.5, 16, $136,470.

29. (33) Cole Whitt, Ford, 263, 46.7, 15, $105,853.

30. (22) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 262, 44, 14, $119,290.

31. (38) Brett Moffitt, Ford, 262, 39.2, 13, $92,745.

32. (35) David Gilliland, Ford, 262, 39, 12, $108,592.

33. (40) Josh Wise, Ford, 261, 38.2, 11, $90,845.

34. (37) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 261, 38.5, 10, $90,645.

35. (34) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 261, 32.8, 0, $90,410.

36. (15) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 260, 43.6, 8, $108,220.

37. (32) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 259, 44.4, 7, $89,953.

38. (41) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 259, 28.3, 6, $84,528.

39. (39) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 258, 30.3, 5, $80,465.

40. (42) Reed Sorenson, Ford, 258, 27.3, 4, $76,465.

41. (43) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 255, 24.2, 0, $72,465.

42. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 209, 90.1, 3, $126,690.

43. (5) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 198, 78, 1, $101,901.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 140.117 mph.

Time of Race: 2 hours, 51 minutes, 30 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.962 seconds.

Caution Flags: 6 for 28 laps.

Lead Changes: 17 among 10 drivers.

Lap Leaders: K.Harvick 1-5; J.Logano 6; M.Truex Jr. 7-45; Ky.Busch 46-128; K.Harvick 129-133; Ky.Busch 134143; J.Gordon 144-183; Ku.Busch 184; Ky.Busch 185; K.Larson 186-187; C.Edwards 188-193; Ky.Busch 194-220; Ku.Busch 221-239; D.Hamlin 240-243; M.Kenseth 244; Ku.Busch 245-261; J.Gordon 262; D.Hamlin 263-267.

Top 16 in Points: 1. M.Kenseth, 2,052; 2. D.Hamlin, 2,050; 3. C.Edwards, 2,049; 4. Ky.Busch, 2,049; 5. Ku.Busch, 2,048; 6.

J.Logano, 2,048; 7. J.Johnson, 2,045; 8.

R.Newman, 2,040; 9. B.Keselowski, 2,039; 10. D.Earnhardt Jr., 2,038; 11. M.Truex Jr., 2,035; 12. J.Gordon, 2,031; 13.

J.McMurray, 2,028; 14. P.Menard, 2,027; 15. C.Bowyer, 2,025; 16. K.Harvick, 2,009.

Golf Sunday’s results

BMW Championship

At Conway Farms Golf Club Lake Forest, Ill. Purse: $8.25 million Yardage: 7,198; Par: 71 Final Jason Day 61-63-69-69 — 262 -22 Daniel Berger 65-64-70-69 — 268 -16 Scott Piercy 67-65-67-70 — 269 -15 Rickie Fowler 69-66-66-69 — 270 -14 J.B. Holmes 70-65-67-68 — 270 -14 Rory McIlroy 68-65-67-70 — 270 -14 Dustin Johnson 71-62-68-70 — 271 -13 Hideki Matsuyama 72-63-70-66 — 271 -13 Cameron Tringale 72-64-69-66 — 271 -13 Kevin Na 65-66-70-71 — 272 -12 Henrik Stenson 71-63-71-67 — 272 -12 Bubba Watson 65-70-72-65 — 272 -12 Zach Johnson 68-69-72-64 — 273 -11 George McNeill 67-65-72-69 — 273 -11 Justin Rose 70-64-70-69 — 273 -11 Jordan Spieth 65-66-72-70 — 273 -11 Brendan Steele 68-67-68-70 — 273 -11 Justin Thomas 65-67-70-71 — 273 -11 Harris English 65-68-69-72 — 274 -10 Bill Haas 68-67-73-66 — 274 -10 Louis Oosthuizen 71-66-68-69 — 274 -10 Nick Watney 68-66-71-69 — 274 -10 Paul Casey 67-69-71-68 — 275 -9 Kevin Chappell 66-69-68-72 — 275 -9 Ryan Palmer 67-67-73-68 — 275 -9 Robert Streb 71-67-70-67 — 275 -9 Brendon Todd 66-63-76-70 — 275 -9 Keegan Bradley 68-66-72-70 — 276 -8 David Hearn 74-69-69-64 — 276 -8 Ryan Moore 68-67-73-68 — 276 -8 Patrick Reed 68-69-69-70 — 276 -8 James Hahn 74-65-70-68 — 277 -7 Billy Horschel 71-69-70-67 — 277 -7 Matt Jones 72-66-72-67 — 277 -7 Phil Mickelson 68-70-72-67 — 277 -7 Jimmy Walker 69-69-71-68 — 277 -7 Brendon de Jonge 67-67-69-74 — 277 -7 Hunter Mahan 68-68-69-72 — 277 -7

Solheim Cup

At St. Leon-Rot Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, Germany Yardage: 6,535, Par: 72 UNITED STATES 14½, EUROPE 13½ Saturday Foursomes Europe 3, United States 1 Carlota Ciganda and Melissa Reid, Europe, def. Alison Lee and Michelle Wie, United States, 4 and 3.

Charley Hull and Suzann Pettersen, Europe, def. Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel, United States, 1 up.

Sandra Gal and Catriona Matthew, Europe, def. Brittany Lincicome and Angela Stanford, 1 up.

Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller, United States, def. Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Hedwall, Europe, 5 and 4.

Fourball United States 2, Europe 2 Cristie Kerr and Lexi Thompson, United States, def. Carlota Ciganda and Azahara Munoz, Europe, 3 and 2.

Completed Sunday Karine Icher and Catriona Matthew, Europe, def. Brittany Lang and Lizette Salas, United States, 3 and 2.

Charley Hull and Suzann Pettersen, Europe, def. Alison Lee and Brittany Lincicome, United States, 2 up.

Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller, United States, def. Caroline Hedwall and Caroline Masson, Europe, 1 up.

Sunday Singles United States 8½, Europe 3½ Lexi Thompson, United States, vs. Carlota Ciganda, Europe, halved.

Morgan Pressel, United States, def. Catriona Matthew, Europe, 2 up.

Karine Icher, Europe, def. Brittany Lincicome, United States, 3 and 2.

Melissa Reid, Europe, def. Brittany Lang, United States, 2 and 1.

Alison Lee, United States, def. Gwladys Nocera, Europe, 3 and 1.

Gerina Piller, United States, def. Caroline Masson, Europe, 1 up.

Anna Nordqvist, Europe, def. Stacy Lewis, United States, 2 and 1.

Lizette Salas, United States, def. Azahara Munoz, Spain, 3 and 1.

Angela Stanford, United States, def.

Suzann Pettersen, Europe, 2 and 1.

Cristie Kerr, United States, def. Charley Hull, Europe, 3 and 2.

Michelle Wie, United States, def. Caroline Hedwall, Europe, 6 and 4.

Paula Creamer, United States, def. Sandra Gal, Europe, 4 and 3.

WNBA playoffs CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-3) Eastern Conference Washington 1, New York 1 Friday, Sept. 18: Washington 86, New York 83, 2OT Sunday, Sept. 20: New York 86, Washington 68 Tuesday, Sept. 22: Washington at New York, 7 p.m.

Chicago 1, Indiana 1 Thursday, Sept. 17: Chicago 77, Indiana 72 Saturday, Sept. 19: Indiana 89, Chicago 82 Monday, Sept. 21: Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Western Conference Minnesota 1, Los Angeles 1 Friday, Sept. 18: Minnesota 67, Los Angeles 65 Sunday, Sept. 20: Los Angeles 81, Minnesota 71 Tuesday, Sept. 22: Los Angeles at Minnesota, 9 p.m.

Phoenix 2, Tulsa 0 Thursday, Sept. 17: Phoenix 88, Tulsa 55 Saturday, Sept. 19: Phoenix 91, Tulsa 67

AP

The Packers’ Nick Perry stops the Seahawks’ Marshawn Lynch on a run during the first half of Sunday’s game in Green Bay, Wis.

Green Bay sends Seattle packing Pack wins title game rematch

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis. – This time, the Green Bay Packers punched back in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks.

Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, and the Packers outlasted the Seattle Seahawks for a 27-17 win Sunday night in a bruising, physical rematch of last season’s NFC title game.

Rodgers orchestrated a 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive, capped by a 5-yard scoring pass to Richard Rodgers. A 2-point conversion made it 24-17 with 9:28 left.

Jayrone Elliott made a lunging, one-handed interception of a short pass from Russell Wilson with 6:50 left, one of the rare mistakes in the second half for Seattle’s dual-threat quarterback. The Packers (2-0) cashed in with one of Mason Crosby’s four field goals on the night for a 10-point lead with 2 minutes remaining.

The Packers blew a 16-0 lead against the

Seahawks in the playoffs last year. They held on after giving up 13-3 lead at halftime on Sunday.

The Seahawks, who fell to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl last year, dropped to 0-2 for the first time since 2011.

Rodgers connected with favorite target James Jones for a 29-yard touchdown pass on the game’s opening series. But the offense got bogged down or had to settle for field goals until the fourth quarter.

Rodgers was clutch against a defense missing safety Kam Chancellor, who is holding out for a new contract.

Young players such as second-year tight end Richard Rodgers and rookie receiver Ty Montgomery had big plays. So did Elliott, a second-year backup linebacker.

The defense held on when it mattered in the fourth quarter after giving up chunks of yardage earlier in the second half on the ground and through the air to Wilson.

Bears facing road test vs. Seahawks next week INJURY

CONTINUED FROM B1

Carson Palmer threw for four touchdowns, and the Cardinals pulled away in the second half for an easy victory.

Palmer connected with Larry Fitzgerald for three of his TDs, giving the quarterback seven in two games after returning last week against New Orleans from a torn anterior cruciate ligament that cut short his season after just six games a year ago.

“I’ve never been around this deep of a team,” Fitzgerald said. “I was around Hall of Famers in Anquan [Boldin] and Edgerrin James and Kurt Warner, but besides that, on the offensive side of the ball, I’ve got some guys that really can play over there.”

Palmer was 17 of 24 for 185 yards to improve to 15-2 in his last 17 starts.

Fitzgerald had 112 yards, and with those three TDs, he matched a career high he set against Philadelphia in the conference final 7 years ago.

David Johnson returned the opening kickoff a club-record 108 yards and added a rushing TD, and Chris Johnson ran for 72 yards with Andre Ellington sidelined by a sprained right knee for the Cardinals (2-0).

“I think the running game is so much better,” Palmer said. “It just gives us another dimension.

I think last year, teams were a little less aggres-

sive and kind of sitting back waiting for the pass.”

And, coach Bruce Arians gained a measure of revenge after the Bears hired Marc Trestman over him in January 2013.

Cutler’s injury was the biggest development in a game that included several big plays and ended with Chicago (0-2) remaining winless under Fox. The seven touchdowns allowed tied the franchise record for the Bears, who had never given up 48 points in a home game. They also tied a club record with 170 penalty yards.

Clausen’s long pass on the opening drive of the second half got picked off by Patrick Peterson, leading to a 28-yard touchdown catch by Fitzgerald that made it 35-20.

David Johnson added a 13-yard scoring run to make it a 22-point game, sending Arizona to a lopsided victory after a wild first half.

Along with Johnson’s team-record return on the game’s opening kickoff, there were two long pass interference penalties by Chicago’s Kyle Fuller and Alan Ball that led to touchdowns for the Cardinals. The Bears also got a pair of field goals in the final minute of the half thanks to a fumble recovery on a punt and an interception

by Jared Allen.

But all of that was overshadowed by Cutler’s injury.

B4 • Sauk Valley Media

LOCAL SPORTS

FRIDAY FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK

Monday, September 21, 2015

FOOTBALL | DIXON 28, OREGON 27

Comets going with new QB

Football Saturday’s results at Fulton

FULTON 53, RIVERDALE 7 R F First downs 15 13 Total yards 144 292 Rushes-yards 60 218 Passing yards 84 74 C-A-I 8-22-1 3-3-0 Fumbles-lost 3-3 1-1 Penalties-yards 0-0 7-75 Punts-avg.

2-25.5 0-0 Riverdale 0 0 0 7 — 7 Fulton 20 19 7 7 — 53 First quarter F – Trey Simmons 20 run (kick failed), 10:34 F – Austin Rash 8 run (Jack Lemke kick), 1:36 F – Rodney Gossard 23 pass from Lemke (Lemke kick), 0:32 Second quarter F – Devon Ballard 22 pass from Lemke (Lemke kick), 9:47 F - Michael Pidde 1 run (kick failed), 6:13 F – Simmons 3 run (kick failed), 3:16 Third quarter F – Simmons 37 run (Lemke kick), 5:08 Fourth quarter R – Allen Pratt 5 run (kick good), 10:32 F – Simmons 85 kick return (Lemke kick), 10:17 Records: Riverdale 0-4 (0-2 TRAC Rock), Fulton 1-3 (1-1)

Whitman moves to halfback

BY SVM SPORTS STAFF sports@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555

“Logan just epitomizes what a team player is all about. He’s all about giving up something as an There was a new face under center Friday night individual for the betterfor the Newman Comets. ment of the team.”

Something special But there was a familiar about Missiles: Buddy face right behind him in Bibler was the first the backfield.

Senior Logan Whitman Milledgeville Missile to started at right halfback touch the football this against Kewanee, while season.

Bibler received the sophomore Landon opening kick in the Vesley took snaps for Missiles’ Week 1 game the Comets. The move against Aquin and ran it had less to do with the in for a touchdown, and quarterback position, the special teams corps and more to do with hasn’t let up since.

Whitman’s new spot.

Not only have the Mis“I just thought it made siles (3-1) scored on the team stronger, with both sides of the footrunning and blocking,” longtime Newman ball – the defense got a safety in Week 2 against coach Mike Papoccia said. “It’s pretty stupid, if Aquin – but they’ve you think about it, taking scored four touchdowns so far on special teams. a returning first-team Troy Litwiller has all-conference quarterback who’s only lost one returned two punts for scores, a 52-yarder game in his career and against Aquin and a switching him.

61-yarder Friday against “It’s nothing against Orangeville. the other guys in the Peyton Harris blocked backfield, but I felt that a punt against Aquin, doing it would be good and Brexton Flynn for the team.” scooped it and scored.

Whitman ran 13 times Taking advantage: for 40 yards and a touchAmboy scored its only down in his debut at running back, and threw points in Friday’s 32-7 loss to Erie-Prophetstown some key blocks for his by taking advantage of fellow backs in Newman’s 38-29 victory. Ves- two Panther mistakes.

Amboy’s Carter Shaw ley threw a touchdown pass, and also connected recovered a fumble by E-P’s Jack Bauer to set on a two-point converup an 11-yard touchsion through the air.

Papoccia knew Whitdown run from fullback man would have no Dallas Appleman. problem with the move.

Appleman’s barrel“It’s funny, because ing run likely wouldn’t Logan and Brady [Rude] have happened, as the were talking about Logan drive was headed for a changing positions after three-and-out, but the the Morrison game [in Panthers were flagged Week 2],” Papoccia said, for defensive pass inter“so I knew he’d be up for ference on a deep thirdit, and he did a great job down pass to extend the drive. in his first game.

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Shaw Media

Polo’s Tristan Aguilar runs the ball Saturday against Eastland-Pearl City. The Marcos won 45-0.

at Landers-Loomis Field, Oregon

DIXON 28, OREGON 27

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Oregon’s Brayton Finch follows through on a field goal attempt as Dixon’s Jared Harrison (32) and Ryan Troutman (70) try to block it Saturday at LandersLoomis Field in Oregon. The Dukes blocked the kick, and hung on for a 28-27 win after the game was postponed midway through the fourth quarter Friday night due to inclement weather.

Standing strong Dixon defense hangs on to beat Oregon

BY ANDY COLBERT Shaw Media

OREGON – Dixon’s Arthur Cox wasn’t sure if it was he or Jared Harrison who blocked a potential game-winning field goal attempt by Oregon to preserve a 28-27 win in a game resumed midway through the fourth quarter Saturday after Friday’s postponement.

Brayton Finch attempted a 27-yarder on fourth down with a minute and half left in the game. The kick looked straight on until the pair of Dukes speedsters came in past the left side of the Oregon line to block it.

“I thought it would go in, but they got their hands up,” Finch said.

Cox made an even bigger play earlier in the fourth quarter – the night before. With the Dukes (3-1, 1-1 Big Northern West) holding that same 28-27 lead, the 5-foot6 sophomore made a touchdown-saving tackle after Jerrick Orsted raced 60 yards on a quarterback keeper.

“That was the play of the game for us,” Dixon coach Dave Smith said.

“Coach always tells us never to give up,” Cox said. “I was blessed with the speed to get him.”

The Dukes needed every save they could get after overcoming numerous penalties and a relentless Hawk rushing attack.

The 7 minutes, 18 seconds that were played on Saturday were a mirror image of Friday, with Dixon penalties and Oregon (2-2, 1-1) controlling the clock with its ground game.

“We made a lot of errors Friday and Saturday,” Smith said. “And, it’s tough playing against one of the best coaches in the state in John Bothe.

He’s not going to let you take him out of his game plan. We need to work on having the type of toughness and discipline Oregon has.”

Taking over on their own 36-yard line as play resumed, the Hawks took advantage of Dixon pass interference and offside calls to move within field goal range. After forgoing a field goal attempt after a Dukes’ goal line stand the night before with the score 28-27, Hawk coach

John Bothe opted to send the field goal team in this time.

“Last night, we thought about it,” Bothe said.

“It was harder to get 4 yards today than last night, especially without [injured leading rusher] John Ghibellini.”

The Dukes rebounded from a 27-14 deficit on Friday to take the 28-27 lead into Saturday’s postponement.

“We had to get our backs against the wall,” Smith said. “The problem is, we know we have talent, but need to get it on the same page. I was proud of the way our spread offense played in the mud, wind and rain.”

Kyle LeBlanc, who scored Dixon’s go-ahead touchdown on Friday, also stuffed Maverik Good for no gain on fourth-and-3 inside the 5-yard line after Cox’s touchdown-saver.

“I could tell they were coming at me,” LeBlanc said. “This was a good game between both teams.”

“It’s hurts losing, but we played with a lot of heart,” Good said.

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Polo shuts out EPC in Lanark

By SVM Sports Staff

Polo didn’t surrender a point for the third time this season in a 45-0 road win over EastlandPearl City on Saturday.

Brad Cavanaugh opened the scoring with a 97-yard kickoff return as the Marcos put it in cruise control in the NUIC crossover win.

Brooks Grobe added touchdown runs of 21 and 84 yards, while Dylan Beers ran for scores of 34 and 11 yards. Grobe finished with 161 yards on 12 carries to lead Polo (4-0).

Keegan Schubert ran for 113 yards on 34 carries for the Wildcatz.

Fulton 53, Riverdale 7:

Trey Simmons led the Steamers with touchdown runs of 3, 20, and 37 yards, and added an 85-yard kickoff return for

a fourth score against the Rams in picking up their first win of the season.

Jack Lemke passed for two touchdowns – one each to Devon Ballard and Rodney Gossard – while Michael Pidde and Austin Rash also scored for the Steamers (1-3, 1-1), who led 39-0 at half.

Tyler Pauline led Fulton with two first-half fumble recoveries.

West Carroll 34, Pecatonica 6: The Thunder

ran all over Pecatonica in an NUIC Northwest win in Savanna.

Kody Plattenberger ran for two touchdowns and 54 yards, while Ethan Mangler added 95 yards and a score.

West Carroll scored in every quarter, and improved to 3-1, its first such start to a season in more than a decade.

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Morris’ Payton Bruyn scooped the ball up at the 22 and raced to the end zone to extend the Redskins’ lead to 32-21 with 6:07 to play.

“That play was a big key,” Sterling coach Jonathan Schlemmer said. “You can’t turn the ball over against a good team like Morris. I am proud of our kids for coming back, but we just didn’t do enough defensively to stop them.

“Now, we have to go back and coach them up and get them ready for next week.”

Morris (3-1) was efficient offensively early on, scoring touchdowns on three of its first four possessions in the first half and on the opening possession of the second half. But Sterling’s defense stiffened and forced the Redskins into a couple of punts while Thornton got the Warriors’ offense going.

D O Frst downs 13 16 Total yards 325 399 Rushing yards 202 333 Passing (C-A-I) 21-27-1 1-2-0 Fumbles-lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-yards 9-80 4-40 Punts-average 4-25.0 1-45.0 Dixon 7 7 14 0 — 28 Oregon 7 14 6 0 — 27 First quarter D – Nyrel Sullivan 50 run (Kaylon Westmorland kick) 7:45 O – Brayton Finch 32 run (Finch kick) 3:33 Second quarter D – Benny Mayes 15 pass from Nate Gascoigne (Westmorland kick) 10:43 O – Caleb Mennen 33 run (Finch kick) 8:52 O – Maverik Good 32 run (Finch kick) 3:34 Third quarter O – Good 66 pass from Jerrick Orsted (kick failed) 8:53 D – Arthur Cox 3 run (Westmorland kick) 6:26 D – Kyle LeBlanc 23 pass from Gascoigne (Westmorland kick) 1:24 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Dixon: Sullivan 9-95, Cox 13-78. Oregon: Orsted 7-101, Good 15-71.

PASSING – Dixon: Gascoigne 21-27-1, 123 yards. Oregon: Orsted 1-2-0, 66 yards.

RECEIVING – Dixon: LeBlanc 9-36, Bryce Stanley 6-34. Oregon: Good 1-66. at Edgington

ROCKRIDGE 27, MORRISON 14 Morrison Rockridge

8 0 6 0 — 14 7 6 6 8 — 27 First quarter R – Woeber 23 run (kick good) 1);35 M – VanZuiden 5 run (pass good) 8:24 Second quarter R – Parchert 12 run (run failed) 1:45 Third quarter M – Bird 4 run (con. failed) 8:19 R – Griffin 4 run (run failed) 5:45 Fourth quarter R – Peterson 22 pass from Griffin (run good) 2:35 at Lanark

POLO 45, EASTLAND-PEARL CITY 0 Polo EPC

12 11 8 14 — 45 0 0 0 0 — 0 First quarter P – Brad Cavanaugh 97 kick return (conversion fail) P – Brooks Grobe 21 run (conversion failed) Second quarter P – Brooks Grobe 84 run (Dylan Beers run) P – Beers 34 field goal Third quarter P – Richie Bartnick 26 pass from Wyatt Patterson (Patterson run) Fourth quarter P – Cavanaugh 2 run (Cavanaugh run) P – Beers 11 run (conversion failed) Individual statistics RUSHING – Polo: Grobe 12-161, Beers 3-47, Jesse Ditzler 4-29, Cavanaugh 7-27, Tristen Aguilar 3-19, Braxton Stamm 5-18, Patterson 5-7. EPC: Keegan Schubert 36-113, Brighton Haverland 9-51, Peyton Clouse 5-17, D.J. Heeren 3-(-4).

PASSING – Polo: Patterson 6-9-0, 76 yards. EPC: haverland 1-5-0, 11 yards; Deeren 0-1-0, 0 yards.

RECEIVING – Polo: Bartnick 4-69, Cavanaugh 1-11, Ditzler 1-(-4). EPC: Seth Palmer 1-11.

Boys golf Saturday’s results Freeport Invitational Team scores 1. DeKalb 325; 2. Hononegah 326; 3. Sterling 340; 4. Belvidere North 344; 5. Boylan 346; 6. Rockford East 349; 7. McHenry 356; 8. Harlem 376; 9. Freeport 378; 10. Belvidere 408; 11. Jefferson 418; 12. Auburn 424 Medalist: Austin Freeman (DeKalb) 76 Sterling scores: 6. Nick Ceruzzi 81; 13.

Ryan Blackburn 84; 20. Brady Bostelman 87; 21. Nick Olds 88; 25. Nate Olson 89; 61. Adam Oelrichs 109 Salley Wessels Invitational at Sunset G.C., Mt. Morris Par 72 Team scores 1. Byron 328, 2. Christian Life 346, 3. Oregon 348*, 4. Indian Creek 348, 5. Rockford Christian 349, 6. Polo 352, 7. Dixon 364, 8.

Forreston 372, 9. Aquin 388, 10. Stillman Valley 394, 11. Newman 456 – *won fifth-score tiebreaker Top 10 finishers 1. Trent Snodgrass (B) 76, 2. Bryan Edler (F) 78, 3. Peyton Gatz (IC) 79, 4. Mitchell Nehrkorn (O) 80, 5. Carter Bukoski (B) 80, 6. Spencer Humpal (RC) 82, 7. Cole Ruckman (D) 82, 8. Chris Rademacher (P) 83, 9. Ben Gomez (RC) 84, 10. (tie) Spencer White (CL) 80, Drew Headley (IC) 80 Other Oregon scores: Tyler Black 86, Carson Buck 87, Matt Myers 95, Adam Merrill 98, Zach Stromberg 101 Other Polo scores: Brix Clayton 87, Trevin Woodin 88, Tristin Woodin 94, Mack Llanas 104, Tommy Bardell 110 Other Dixon scores: Jake Bonnell 87, Anton Halla 93, Jackson Jeffery 102, Nolan Halla 109, Olivia Pultorak 109 Newman scores: Jacob Rude 95, KC Knack 116, Kyle Ellefsen 117, Blake Gockel 128, Josh Payan 143, Brett Riley 143 at Sunset G.C., Mt. Morris Par 36

OREGON 165, DIXON 175 Medalist: Mitchell Nehrkorn (O) 38 Oregon scores: Carson Buck 40, Tyler Black 42, Myers 45, Adam Merrill 48, Zach Stromberg 49 Dixon scores: Jake Bonnell 42, Cole Ruckman 42, Anton Halla 43, Jeffery 48, Patrick Johnson 54, Olivia Plutorak 57

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Sterling’s Latrell Vaughn (25) finds running room during a kickoff return in Saturday’s 38-21 loss to Morris.

The senior quarterback scored on runs of 5 and 20 yards in the third quarter, and finished with 100 yards on 17 carries.

He also threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Reid Blackburn in the first quarter to answer Morris’ opening touchdown and tie the game at 7.

“Sterling is a special athlete who can make some-

thing out of nothing,” Schlemmer said. “He made a couple of real big plays for us, but we have to be better prepared.

“We’re still 3-1, which is not a bad place to be heading into our conference games. We know LaSalle-Peru is going to come at us tough next week, so we have to get back to work.”

Wayne Brinkmeier Invitational at Byron Hills, Port Byron Par 72 Team scores 1. Macomb 312, 2. Riverdale 314, 3. Orion 322, 4. Alleman 323, 5. Morrison 329, 6.

Stockton 342, 7. Rockridge 348, 8. West Carroll 351, 9. Fulton 354, 10. Prophetstown 357, 11. Eastland 375, 12. Erie 376, 13.

Amboy 404, 14. Galva 411, 15. Sherrard 425 Top 5 individuals 1. Tyler Bussert (Riverdale) 72, 2. Noah Hogue (Morrison) 74, 3. Cameron Mayo (Orion) 75, 4. Nick Elting (Macomb) 76, 5.

Conner Boyd (Alleman) 76 Morrison scores: Ben Tegeler 80, Corbin Wilkins 86, Bryce Smith 89 West Carroll scores: Anthony Mendoza 79, Cameron Ehlers 85, Sean Keckler 85, Aaron Haring 102 Fulton scores: Brett Terrock 77, Jason Sikkema 84, Rowland 95, Outzen 98 Prophetstown scores: Jaden Taylor 83, Jackson Ames 85, Jackson Westen 92, Aaron Hanrahan 97 Eastland scores: Curt Strauss 89, Austin Poffenberger 93, Kniss 95, Colin Eubanks 98 Erie scores: Levi Floming 91, Brandon Howell 94, Trey Anderson 95, Jake Murray 96 Amboy scores: Caleb Sarff 90, Josh Gross 98, Clayton Kemp 102, Kyle Gascoigne 114

Monday, September 21, 2015

LOCAL SPORTS

SCOREBOARD

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Boys cross country

Itching to face elite

Saturday’s results Bureau Valley Invitational at Bureau Valley North Junior High, Walnut 3 miles Team scores 1. Elmwood/Brimfield 126, 2. El Paso/ Gridley 130, 3. Newman 155, 4. Eureka 158, 5. Mercer County 167, 6. IVC 186, 7.

ROWVA/Galva 194, 8. Rock Falls 206, 9.

Rockford Christian 226, 10. Henry-Midland 282, 11. Sherrard 286, 12. Fieldcrest 292, 13. Sandwich 302, 14. Putnam County 305, 15. Annawan/Wethersfield 371, 16.

Westmont 373, 17. Rockridge 398, 18.

Farmington 461, 19. Rockford Lutheran 499, 20. Plano 517, 21. Ridgewood 558 Top 5 finishers 1. Brayden Hamblen (Rock Falls) 16:06, 2.

Seth Williams (Rock Falls) 16:25, 3. Tanner Chada (Aurora Christian) 16:32, 4. Matt Osmulski (Elmwood/Brimfield) 16:37, 5.

Hunter Cobbley (El Paso/Gridley) 16:40 Newman runners: 6. Chris Ahlers 16:47, 24. Ethan Nash 17:45, 42. Brady Osborne 18:14.2, 44. Shay Hafner 18:14.6, 60.

Spencer Mauch 18:36, 68. Matt Hodge 18:55, 73. Quentin Larson 19:08, 140.

Clay Jungerman 20:41, 151. Drew Henson 20:55 Rock Falls runners: 71. Breu Knox 19:03, 75. Jonathan Cameron 19:11, 83.

Jonathan Ross 19:16.8, 84. Jose Hernandez 19:16.8, 90. Connor Murphy 19:20, 96. David Villa 19:27, 97. Colton Peterson 19:29 Ohio runners: 47. John Schulte 18:18, 135. Jacob Tudor 20:37 Bureau Valley runner: 53. Yulian Osorio 18:29 Erie-Prophetstown runners: 81. Kyle Behrens 19:16.3, 115. Jonah Green 19:57, 190. Austin Freitag 22:49 Amboy runner: 134. Paul Meyer 20:36 Geneseo Invitational at Richmond Hill Park Team scores 1. Pleasant Valley 413, 2. Geneseo 457, 3.

Sterling 508, 4. Morris 510, 5. North Scott 527, 6. Ottawa 608, 7. Davenport West 630, 8. (tie) Dixon 674, LaSalle-Peru 674, 10. United Township 725, 11. Streator 812, 12. Davenport North 873, 13. Rivermont Collegiate 964 Top 5 runners Seniors 1. Kyle Riege (UT) 16:34, 2. Justin Verlinden (UT) 17:06, 3. Cody Lund (Ster) 17:08, 4. Matthew Rheingans (NS) 17:24, 5.

Semus McGettigan (O) 17:28.

Juniors 1. Dewey Landis (Ster) 16:23, 2. Nathan Soria (G) 16:58, 3. Blain Masterson (D) 17:09, 4. Sawyer Swearingen (UT) 17:10, 5. Owen Stoneking (LP) 17:13.

Sophomores 1. Jake Gebhardt (Ster) 16:31, 2. Dalton Martin (UT) 17:09, 3. Jonah Fulton (D) 17:11, 4. Lukas Wedekind (D) 17:22, 5.

Andrew Wright (West) 17:33.

Freshmen 1. Collin Grady (D) 16:44, 2. Parker Huhn (PV) 17:12, 3. Gavin Smith (PV) 17:16, 4.

Kaden Rink (G) 17:44, 5. Matt Dibbern (North) 17:44 Other Sterling runners: Jalen Hart 18:08, Isaiah Moorman 18:29, Mikio Martinez 18:55, Jonathan Abele 21:01, Jack Nitz 21:02, Terrance Bruce 21:06, Jonah Khuntangta 21:19, Vinny Poci 21:21, Andrew Ivarson 22:27, Kaden Wolf 22:32, Robby Tribble 22:51, Jervias Johnson 23:34, Luke Ademoski 23:50 Other Dixon runners: Sean Masterson 17:22, Andrew Lohse 18:03, Owen Van Horn 18:04, Luke Stees 18:16, Mitchell Dixon, 18:51, Jacob Heller 19:06, Benjamin Harris 19:18, Andrew Leslie 19:33, Mason Rhondenbaugh 20:59 Morris runners: Jordan Olson 17:54, Zach Guzman 17:54, Zach Chapman 18:15, Nick Bartolomei 19:11, Gage Estenbeis 20:43, Wes Eiaz 21:32, Craig Watson 22:31, Elijah Jameson 23:28

Girls cross country Saturday’s results Bureau Valley Invitational at Bureau Valley North Junior High, Walnut 3 miles Team scores 1. Annawan/Wethersfield 64, 2. Seneca 98, 3. Eureka 117, 4. Westmont 174, 5.

Sandwich 197, 6. Amboy 235, 7. (tie) Henry/Midland, Mercer County 242, 9.

IVC 259, 10. Newman 280, 11. Fieldcrest 374, 12. Aurora Christian 414, 13. Hall 415, 14. Orion 417, 15. Bureau Valley 422, 16. Princeton 426, 17. Rock Falls 435, 18.

Plano 450, 19. Erie-Prophetstown 474, 20. El Paso/Gridley 508, 21. ROWVA/ Galva 510, 22. Farmington 519, 23. Sherrard 553, 24. Mendota 590, 25. Rockridge 608, 26. Ridgewood 652, 27. Rockford Lutheran 703 Top 5 finishers 1. Kirstie Ramsey (Annawan/Wethersfield) 19:05, 2. Eva Bruno (Seneca) 19:11, 3.

Olivia Draminski (Annawan/Wethersfield) 19:25, 4. Kayla Schiera (Sandwich) 19:29, 5. Kath Schneider (IVC) 19:37 Amboy runners: 12. Megan Grady 20:22, 23. Erin Hosto 21:21, 39. Jennifer Popovich 22:05, 83. Kaitlyn Ortgiesen 23:23, 100. Kellyne Boyle 23:49, 111. Ally Gascoigne 24:12, 117. Madaline Foster 24:26, 148. Kaitlin Boers 25:19, 165. Cassidy Corcoran 26:23 Newman runners: 13. Teagan McKenna 20:28, 35. Kelsey Simpson 21:59, 68.

Elizabeth Oswalt 23:02, 90. Kirsten Tunink 23:36, 102. Jillienne Roe 23:56, 203. Rhyanna Hadden 30:21 Bureau Valley runners: 8. Haley Weidner 19:53, 77. Heather Williams 23:12, 114. Hannah Williams 24:18, 128. Nataleigh Nugent 24:40, 137. Marissa Mungia 25:00, 157. Sydney Sweenie 25:44 Rock Falls runners: 47. Michaela Busch 22:23, 76. Makaley Velazquez 23:10, 82.

Anneli Ruhnke 23:21, 106. Kamryn Hey 24:02, 174. Mackenzie Schueler 27:09, 178. Bailee Reynolds 27:31, 206. Marissa Chavez 31:14, 214. Seli Silva 36:29 Erie-Prophetstown runners: 55. Olivia DeWitte 22:38, 72. Mackenzie Clary 23:04, 87. Emily Hanover 23:31, 154. Stephanie Sandrock 25:41, 162. Lauren Sibley 26:09, 198. Michelle Cooney 29:27, 208. Samantha Barger 32:09 Geneseo Invitational at Richmond Hill Park Team scores 1. Pleasant Valley 291, 2. United Township 493, 3. North Scott 512, 4. Geneseo 519, 5. LaSalle-Peru 721, 6. Sterling 799, 7. Davenport West 818, 8. Dixon 875, 9.

Ottawa 904, 10. Davenport North 909, 11.

Morris 986, 12. Streator 991, 13. Rock Island 1,028, 14. Rivermont Collegiate 1,381 Top 5 runners Seniors 1. Olivia Sheridan (LP) 21:23, 2. Chelsea Kopp (West) 21:38, 3. Madison Miller (G) 21:46, 4. Ali Schmitt (NS) 21:57, 5. Sam Johnson (West) 22:03.

Juniors 1. Maggie McPherson (Ster) 19:53, 2.

Megan Barnhart (Ster) 20:10, 3. Charleen Mascote (Str) 20:55, 4. Mekenzie Harden (D) 21:05, 5. Sally DeBrock (G) 21:24.

Sophomores 1. Maddie Case (NS) 19:27, 2. Rachel Hickey (LP) 19:40, 3. Mya Shannon (M) 21:18, 4. Leah Dregenberg (D) 21:23, 5.

Hannah Schilling (O) 22:00.

Freshmen 1. Sommer Clydesdale (NS) 20:01, 2. Josie Brown (G) 20:23, 3. Kira Goral (D) 21:05, 4. Shayla Moorman (Ster) 21:45, 5. Chloe Eaglekes (NS) 22:05.

Other Sterling runners: Carly Hansen 21:51, Meagan McCue 21:57, Erin Long 23:03, Bryana Johnson 23:07, Mackenzie Barnhart 24:13, Madison Anderson 24:46, Katelyn Everett 24:56, Sophia Brown 26:00, Abby Nitz 26:59, Taylor O’Brien 27:40, Amelia Martinez 28:11, Jenna Truesdell 34:52 Other Dixon runners: Katie Lawton 21:29, Katie Binkley 22:14, Hallie Nelson 22:21, Shannon Lahey 23:21 Other Morris runners: Meghan Smith 22:05, Sabrina Bafffiri 22:27, Bridget Landers 22:29, Madi Mayberry 22:50, Sophie Tibbott 22:54, Maria Blanco 23:22, Lily Tibbott 23:33, Summ Shaw 23:33, Olivia Thorson 24:35, Lindsey Schmidt 25:13, Kayli Olson 25:23, Amanda Schmidt 26:31, Anna Wasko 26:32, Claire Gugerty 27:36, Avery Norris 27:36, Kim Gonzalez 28:02

ROUNDUP

Rockets’ Hamblen looking to test himself

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5551 @BrianWeidman

WALNUT – Better times, literally and figuratively, are ahead for Rock Falls cross country runner Brayden Hamblen.

The junior won the Bureau Valley Invitational on Saturday, after he covered the 3-mile course at Bureau Valley North Junior High in 16 minutes, 6 seconds. He was pleased with the win, but not much else.

“I crossed the line today and I felt like I had a lot left in the tank,” Hamblen said. “I’m getting to the point where when I hang back, I need to figure out when to take off and start surging. It’s a learning process, but it’s good to get a win here.”

In a week’s time, he hopes to better show what he can do. The Rock River Run is on tap for Saturday, and

the Rockets will face some stiffer competition that includes Belvidere North’s Eryk Yunk, a runner Hamblen can better gauge himself against.

“He’s one of the top runners in 2A,” Hamblen said, “so it’s going to be good to go against runners from bigger schools. I’ll see what I’ve got against the big dogs next weekend.”

Chasing Hamblen across the finish line was teammate Seth Williams, second with a time of 16:25. Much like Hamblen’s goal of testing himself against elite competition, Williams has a goal to keep up with Hamblen.

Saturday, he feels, was a step in the right direction.

“One of my biggest problems this year is I felt like maybe I wasn’t supposed to be where I’m at,” Williams said, “like I might be a little behind.

Today was a good indicator that I am improving. I need to have more speed

and do more speed workouts so I can close that gap and stay with him.”

The Rockets finished eighth among 21 teams with 206 points. Newman claimed the third-place trophy with 155 points, behind Elmwood-Brimfield (126) and El PasoGridley (130).

The Comets had a balanced lineup with Chris Ahlers (sixth, 16:47), Ethan Nash (24th, 17:45), Brady Osborne (42nd, 18:14.2), Shay Hafner (44th, 18:14.6) and Spencer Mauch (60th, 18:36) counting toward the team score.

“I’m happy with how I ran, and I’m happy with how the team ran,” Ahlers said. “It was a little windy, but overall it was very good running conditions, compared to what we’ve had the last few weeks with all the heat. It was a good time for me, and I know some of the other kids had good times, so it was a good meet for us.”

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McKenna all good at BV Newman junior happy to help out after finish

MASTERS

Winners of their last five matches coming into Saturday, the Dukes (6-4-1) weren’t able to get many balls close to goal. The Golden Warriors (8-1-1) outshot Dixon 21-2 in the first half – 13-1 ontarget – and finished with 32 overall shots to the Dukes’ five.

“Their midfield plays quick,” Dixon coach Josh Brigl said. “They pressure the ball real well, and swarm to the ball good.

We just held on to the ball too long. We didn’t recover defensively. We didn’t generate chances.”

While the Dukes played better in the second half,

Rocket golfers win in Princeton; Hawks soccer routs Indian Creek

By SVM Sports Staff

The Eastland volleyball team made a long trip downstate well worth it over the weekend by winning the 2-day Mt. Pulaski Invitational on Saturday.

The Cougars opened play Saturday by defeating Springfield Lutheran 25-17, 25-15. Eastland then beat Williamsfield 23-25, 25-19, 25-18 in the semifinals before downing the host Toppers 25-23, 25-17 in the championship.

The Cougars posted wins over West Prairie (25-18, 25-16) and Bloomington Central Catholic (25-22, 25-21) on Friday.

Fulton finished 2-3 at the invite, posting a win over Riverton (25-11, 25-11) while dropping matches to Lincoln and Champaign Central. The Steamers split matches on Friday, with a loss to West Prairie and a win against Effingham.

Betsy Leonard led Fulton with 30 kills, Averi Leitzen added 34 digs, and Camerin Huizenga finished with 45 assists.

AFC 2-1 at Mercer County: The Raiders beat

Erie, Milledgeville compete at Pearl City:

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Bureau Valley’s Haley Weidner runs Saturday during the BV Invite in Walnut. The Storm sophomore was the top local finisher, placing eighth in 19:53. in early in the race and was unable to keep up with the runner, Bureau Valley’s Haley Weidner, that she intended to use as a mark.

“I was behind her, but then I lost her, and I kind of gave up, which was not good,” said Grady, who was second in the race a year ago, with a time of 19:36. “I finished, because dropping out was not an option.”

Hosto (23rd, 21:21) and Popovich (39th, 22:05) were next for the Clippers.

The top local finisher was Weidner, eighth with a time of 19:53. She was 14th a year ago as a freshman, in 20:39.

“I’m really happy with that,” Weidner said. “I got 14th last year, so moving up six spots, that really made me happy.

My time was faster than it was last year, too.”

Annawan-Wethersfield dominated the girls race with 64 points, comfortably ahead of runner-up Seneca, which had 98.

Eureka (117), Westmont (174) and Sandwich (197) rounded out the top five.

A-W was paced by Kirstie Ramsey, who won in 19:05. She defended her individual title, having won in 2014 with a time of 19:09. Ramsey, a junior, was 11th at the 1A state meet a year ago.

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Cougars claim Mt. Pulaski title

ROWVA 25-14, 25-19 and host Mercer County 24-26, 25-14, 15-13, sandwiching a three-set loss to Sherrard.

Cassidy Koning led AFC with 23 kills, 24 digs, and eight blocks over the three matches, while Bryce Gittleson added 11 aces and 24 service points.

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5551 @BrianWeidman

WALNUT – Teagan McKenna was equal parts good runner and good samaritan on Saturday morning at the Bureau Valley Cross Country Invitational.

The Newman junior finished 13th to earn a medal, and she was also there to lend a helping hand to runners in need upon crossing the finish line. She was there to aid Amboy’s Megan Grady, Erin Hosto and Jennifer Popovich, and Rock Falls’ Makaley Velazquez as they fell to the ground, spent, after covering the 3-mile Bureau Valley North Junior High course.

“After I get done running, my mother instinct takes over,” McKenna said. “I help everybody, make sure they’re OK, and give them my water.”

McKenna led the Comets with a time of 20 minutes, 28 seconds, and she was all smiles about that. She posted a time of 21:11, good for 23rd a year ago.

“I was proud of myself because I wanted to beat my time last year,” McKenna said, “and I did that.”

Newman placed 10th as a team with 280. The top local squad was AmboyLaMoille, sixth among 27 teams with 235 points.

Leading the way for the Clippers was Grady, 12th with a time of 20:22. She wasn’t entirely pleased with that, as she got boxed

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action carried over to the Golden Warrior net for only a couple of minutes of the 40-minute first half.

Sterling punched in two goals in the first half, with Miguel Gallardo striking from the right post with 7:41 gone, and Tony Diaz sailing one in from 17 yards out from center with 29:33 gone.

Gallardo and Diaz each added one more goal in the second half. Gallardo’s came in similar fashion as his first, and Diaz’s was on an 8-yard chip-in 9 minutes later.

“We possessed the midfield real good,” Gallardo said. “We brought it up as a team, and we got a victory out of it.”

Jesus Velazquez made it a 5-0 Golden Warrior

lead, dribbling a rebound off of a Nicholas LeSage save in the 69th minute.

LeSage had a busy day in net for the Dukes, stopping 16 shots.

Dixon’s best chance at a score came in the 54th minute, when Connor Carlson saw a good look along the far corner. However, his cross shot was stopped, but bobbled, by Golden Warrior keeper James Roddy, who quickly recovered the ball while Carlson was trying for a rebound.

“This was not our best game,” Carlson said. “We had high hopes. They came out and played very well in the midfield, and we didn’t. They played quickly and passed the ball well.”

The Cardinals went 1-1-2 to take third place at the Pearl City Invitational, including a 25-7, 25-10 win over Auburn in the first match.

The Cardinals lost 25-20, 25-20 to the host Wolves, and proceeded to split with tournament champion Orangeville and Scales Mound to close the afternoon.

Rachel Cobert, who was named to the alltournament team, led the Cardinals with 20 kills, 11 blocks and 29 digs. Emily Cox dished 65 assists and served 12 aces. Delaney Tegeler added 16 kills, 20 digs and seven blocks.

Milledgeville went 1-21, beating tournament runner-up Riverdale 25-21, 25-18 in pool play, while tying East Dubuque and losing to Pearl City and Scales Mound.

Erie’s Caitlin Maloney and Milledgeville’s Taylor Haag were also named to the all-tournament team.

Pleasant Valley (413) took the team title.

Girls cross country

Warriors 6th, Duchesses 8th at Geneseo:

Led by Maggie McPherson’s win and Megan Barnhart’s runner-up finishe in the junior division, Sterling tallied 799 points in a 13-team meet in which races were run by class grouping.

McPherson ran a 19:53, with Barnhart coming in 17 seconds later. Shayla Moorman took fourth in the freshman race (21:45).

Dixon (875 points) had three top-five finishers.

Junior Mekenzie Harden and freshman Kira Goral had similar times of 21:05, while sophomore Leah Dregenberg finished in 21:23.

Pleasant Valley (291) took the team title.

Boys golf Rock Falls wins title at Princeton: The Rock-

ets took the team title at Chapel Hill Golf Course with a 335.

Cooper Kilberg led the Rockets with a 79, good enough for second place. Nolan Moeller was right behind him in third with an 82.

Andrew Ashley (89) and Mitchell Guzzle (90) also placed in the top 10.

IVC’s Jarom Hutson was medalist with a 78.

Sterling 3rd at Freeport:

The Golden Warriors shot a 340 to place third, behind second-place Hononegah (326) and winner DeKalb (235).

Nick Ceruzzi led Sterling with an 81, good enough for sixth place, while Ryan Blackburn (84) was 13th.

DeKalb’s Austin Freeman (76) was medalist.

Oregon leads area teams at Mt. Morris: The

Hawks tallied 348 strokes to place third at the Salley Wessels Invite. Polo was sixth (352), Dixon seventh (364), and Newman 11th (456).

Mitchell Nehrkorn led area golfers with an 80 for the Hawks, good for fourth place, edging Byron’s Carter Bukoski in a tiebreaker.

Dixon’s Cole Ruckman (82) placed seventh, and Polo’s Chris Rademacher (83) finished eighth.

Newman was led by Jacob Rude’s 95.

Oregon 165, Dixon 175:

In addition to the Wessels Invite, the Hawks made up a washout earlier in the week and posted a 10-stroke win against the Dukes.

Nehrkorn was medalist with a 2-over-par 38, with Buck shooting a 40.

The Dukes were led Serena def. Faith Christian 25-21, 25-23: by 42s by Bonnell and The Falcons lost in Ruckman. straight sets against M u s t a n g s f i f t h a t their second IHSA oppo- Riverdale: Noah Hogue carded a 74 to lead Mornent of the season.

Sarah Smith had seven rison to fifth place at the kills and five assists to 15-team Wayne Brinklead the Falcons (19-4). meier Invitational, held Kristie Bruckner had at Byron Hills.

The Mustangs had a three digs and three aces, and Kelsey Leach 329 team total, behind Macomb (312), Riveradded eight assists. dale (314), Orion (322) Boys cross country and Alleman (323).

Warriors 3rd, Dukes 8th Hogue was second, in Geneseo: Led by first- behind only Riverdale’s place finishes by Dewey Tyler Bussert, who cardLandis and Jacob Geb- ed a 1-over-par 73. hardt, Sterling amassed Boys soccer 508 points in a 13-team Oregon 6, Indian Creek meet in which races were 0: The Hawks posted a run by class grouping.

Landis won the senior shutout in a nonconferdivision in 16 minutes, 23 ence win at home. seconds, while Gebhardt College tennis won the the sophomore McHenry 8, Sauk Valrace in 16:31. Cody Lund ley 1: Tessa Trujillo was third in the senior accounted for the Skydivision for the Golden hawks’ lone victory in a Warriors (17:08). road match Saturday.

Dixon tied LaSalle- Trujillo beat Courtney Peru with 674 points. Houck 6-4, 7-5 at No. 5 Duke freshman Collin singles. The No. 1 douGrady won his race in bles duo of Allie Shank 16:44. Other Dukes in and Chantel Ordean had the top five were junior another close call, again Blain Masterson (17:09), falling in a third-set tieand sophomores Jonah breaker, this time 6-3, Fulton (17:09) and Lukas 3-6, 11-9 to Jackie Wyflak Wedekind (17:11). and Elizabeth Toth.

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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media Small male blk Minpin mix; white muzzle; lost Tue. at Reagan. 515-3680967

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Found, long haired white cat w/ blue eyes. Near Hickory Hills in Sterling.

Please call 815-625-6950 or 815-535-6373

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

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com Volunteers needed. Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center is having a Volunteer Fair. The organization would like to invite those with caring heart and diverse talents to consider offering their gifts. Commitment dependent on volunteer schedule, 1-2 hours a day, week or a month! If you have time to give we have a place for you! Contact Joan 815-288-4673 for more information.

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♥♥ADOPTION:♥♥ Affectionate Devoted Married Caring Lawyers Joyfully await Miracle Baby Excited Grandparents, too! ♥Expenses paid.♥ ♥800-563-7964♥

REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

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

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

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CEMETERY LOTS

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1 cemetery lot located at Chapel Hill Memorial in Dixon. Section K. Lot 17 Grave 1.

Asking $600 plus transfer fee. $175 Please contact Kim at 423-650-7449 2 Cemetery Lots, Fairmont Cemetery, Polo. $500 each. Call Laverne 863-623-8604 Oak Knoll double depth grave & crypt, $1600 815284-4165

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Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 BR. apts. with some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON 2 BR Duplex, $550 plus deposit. A/C, Garage, no pets.

815-288-6214 2BR very clean, quiet. Garage & laundry. No smoking or pets. $525 + dep. 815-652-3365 Lower 2BR Apt., hardwood floors, Excellent N. Dixon Location. No pets.

No Smoking.$700 / mo.

References 815-441-7503 XL 1BR- $500 Free water, garbage & heat.

Pets welcome.

815-751-3295

MT. MORRIS Large 2BR No pets $385 /mo. + dep.

815-508-2345

ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR $425/mo.

No Pets. Includes utilities. E. Rt. 30 815-508-2345 1BR upstairs w/, basement, garage w/ opener, fridge & stove, $400/mo. + dep. Pets are exdrug free tra, school zone, available Oct. 1st. 815499-5337 2BR Duplex, no pets. W/D hookup, refrigerator, stove. $500/mo plus dep.

Call 815-625-9638.

2BR, $500mo. No pets. Edon Apts.

815-441-3999.

2BR, newly remodeled, on lake 1 ½ mi. W. of Rock Falls, $600/mo. + utilities, no pets, 815-626-2145 Efficiency. apt $350 per month.

Utilities inc.

Deposit $200.

No pets. Located at 414 4th Ave., Rock Falls. Call Ron 708-699-8952 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217 Very nice 2BR duplex applcs. Inc. $500/mo plus dep.

815-535-6116

STERLING 1BR Duplex $395/ coin mo. + dep laundry, no utilities, 815-757-6011

STERLING

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2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

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FOR RENT/SALE HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 2 BR, garage, C/A, appl., very nice! $700mo. + deposit 815-973-0670 3BR, 1BA 2 story farm house on edge of town. Lot of work done on home. $650+ dep.

Pets welcome w/ dep. 815-994-0755

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*Only Valid while garages last. New applicants only.

Next to

ALDI in Sterling

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NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily Garages Available Pet Friendly

1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent 815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 2BR Bungalow, east end Sterling location, $600/mo. + Dep. & lease No Pets. 815-625-2225 Near CGH & Rec Center, Nice 1BR garage, applcs., $435/mo., 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

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

WOOSUNG 3BR apt. 600 Griswold Ave. (Woosung is the town to Dixon). next Newly renovated and new appliances. No pets. $575/ mo. Sec. dep. req. Call Matt 310-750-5663

4 bed house in Dixon 2 bath, oversize kitchen, laundry room with w/d hook up, fenced in yard, 2.5 car garage, $850 mo.

Call 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com 623 N. Dixon Ave., 2BR, pets ok, $400 dep. $530/rent 815-622-6887 Newly remodeled 3 BR, 1 car garage, North side, appliances incl. $750 month.

Available Oct. 1st. 815-9946022 Why Rent? ™ You CAN own!

Beautiful remodeled 3BR home.

With Riverview!

815-878-6356

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

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

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

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

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3BR home, no pets. $625/mo. + dep. 815-631-6678 TWO HOMES Cute 2BR 568/mo.

4 BR 400 E. 5th St. $698/mo.

Why Rent?™ 815-878-7399

STERLING 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043 Why Rent? ™ You CAN own.

Very nice 3BR home $598/mo.

815-878-6356

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

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WANT TO RENT 335 Room for rent $350/$400 month.

Shared bath. W/D. Dixon Lost Lake.

Female preferred.

Call 815-440-8424 To place an ad Statewide or Nationwide, contact the Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinois press.org

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

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Hiring Those Who Care!

Work with a dedicated, professional team in a homelike environment that promotes healing and quality of life RN/LPN 7A – 7P 7P-7A and PRN Positions Available, 36 hours per week.

Weekend and Holiday Rotation CNA 2 pm – 10 pm Full and Part Time Shifts Available We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Please apply in person Monday through Friday 8am-4pm.

Heritage Health - Mendota 1201 First Avenue Mendota, IL 61342 EOE Wanted Full-Time C.N.A. Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, EOE No Phone Calls Please.

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Seasonal Farm Help & Drivers wanted FT/ PT. $20/hr + OT. $30/hr if hauling Hazmat. Minimum of 5 yrs exp. driving or running large farm equipment. May be permanent position after harvest.

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A well established and growing cleaning service company is seeking additional qualified and motivate individuals to perform assigned project work, primarily related, but not limited to, hard floor and carpet maintenance. Desired skill proficiencies include hard floor stripping, scrubbing, waxing, buffing, and also various carpet cleaning processes.

The position is full time, primarily second shift, with flexibility for occasional day time and weekend projects.

Individuals must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Prior experience a plus but will train the right individual.

Interested individuals please send contact information, work history, and wage requirements to: PO Box #1343 Sterling, IL 61081-1343 FALL HELP NEEDED Drivers with CDL are encouraged to apply in person at: Crop Production Services 20182 IL Hwy 40 Sheffield 8am-4pm 815-445-6951

Fabricator/Welder $20/hr + OT. Send Resume or Apply: Brechon Farm Services, 1270 IL Rt. 26 South, Dixon, IL 61021. jerry@brechonfs.com No Calls Please

Full Time Church Musician Piano, Organ, Clavinova Sundays and possibly one evening for choir practice.

Contact Church office for details.

Trinity Lutheran Church Milledgeville 815-225-7410

5 to 10 people needed to start immediately, full time positions. No exp. nec. Oppt'y for advancement.

Potential Earnings of $500/wk Doing open interviews Call Mark 563-424-4479 to reserve a spot!

Full Time Inside Sales Person Familiar with cabinets, counter tops, plumbing supplies, etc.

Send resume to: Freighthouse Kitchen & Bath Store 925 Depot Ave., Dixon IL 61021

Can You Dig It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career!

We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible!

1-866-362-6497 Farm Equipment Operator A seasonal full time position operating 4WD and tracked farm tractors and semis.

Call M & R Farms 815-288-3136

HVP VENDING Hiring Full Time Route Driver Sales Person Qualifications/ Requirements •High School Diploma or GED •Able to pass physical/Drug Screen •Have excellent driving record Send Resume: HVP Vending P.O. Box 382 Morrison, IL 61270 Or Apply: HVP Vending 409 East Main St, Morrison, IL. 61270 815-772-4035

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Full-Time Police Officer The Village of Walnut Police Department is accepting applications for the position of FullTime Police Officer.

Minimum qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, and successful completion of high school diploma or equivalent. Applicant must also be currently enrolled, and attending a twoyear college seeking an Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement, with a minimum of 15 certifiable credit hours in Law Enforcement. Preferred qualifications: Current valid State of Illinois Law Enforcement Officer Certification.

Applications are available at the Walnut Village Office, 114 Jackson St., IL Walnut, 61376, M-F 8am - 4pm. Completed applications will be accepted until end of business day October 16, 2015. The Village of Walnut is an EOE employer.

Help Wanted Full Time/Year Round Office Assistant The Coloma Park District is seeking a customer friendly, energetic and experienced applicant to work in the Park District Administrative Office.

The Office Assistant shall be responsible for program registrations, answering the telephone, facility registration, typing reports etc. Organizational skills and knowlcomputer edge of Microsoft Office and Publisher are a must. Applicant will be required to promote the Park District using social media.

The applicant will work with their office staff to create a positive, productive work environment. Experience required. $8.25/hr.

With excellent benefits. A detailed job description available.

Apply in person.

Coloma Township Park District Administrative Office, 508 E. 11th St. Rock Falls Illinois 61071 815-625-0272 Looking to hire licensed Plumbers.

Call 815-973-5298

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Immediate opening at ABRA Autobody & Glass for an experienced auto body and paint combo Tech.

Please contact Ron at 815-6252272 or stop in at 1818 North Locust St., Sterling Know someone who lost their job or is looking for work? Have them visit www.nciworks.org

and click on “No Place Like Home” to see what opportunities await them in the Northwest Central Illinois area. EOE Markman Peat Corporation is taking applications for Pallet Repairers. Benefits offered, incentive bonuses also offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd. Morrison IL 61270 News Talent / News Position WSDR/WZZT/ WSSQ Sterling IL are looking for an On-Air News Talent/News Person for our cluster.

Searching for an individual with passion for local news in the region. Our stations are the news leaders for our area.

Ideal candidate must be positive and have good writing, and delivering skills. Person must be part of the community.

Send audio and resumes to: Rick Lambert at greatcareers@ withersradio.net

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Looking for an exciting opportunity that can turn into a career?

A fast paced, high energy law firm is looking for a selfmotivated Legal Secretary. Prior legal experience required. Applicants must enjoy tackling challenges head on while multi-tasking.

The perfect candidate will have the skill to manage cases and projects, oversee preparation and filing of documents, and communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other law offices. Looking for someone with excellent computer and dictation skills who is pleasant and professional, well-organized and flexible. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to saukvalley law@gmail.com or send replies to Box #:1300 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 PT or FT Truck Driver for grain hauling, grain cart driver, and farm help. Must have CDL & experience.

Call 815-378-5847 & leave message.

Semi Truck Drivers needed for Fall Harvest and beyond.

Nelson Trucking 815-631-5650

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Operations Assistant Local transit provider seeks operations assistant.

Responsibilities will be varied but will primarily entail all aspects of operations management including scheduling, staff development & training, public relations, communication, maintenance, record keeping & reporting.

Must have the ability to work varied shifts.

Requires: current IL driver's license & clean driving record, strong leadership & communication skills, 3 or more years management experience, proficient in Microsoft Office & experience in budget management. paratransit Prior experience & Bilingual a plus. Drug Free Workplace & EEO. Submit letter of interest and resume to employment @ridewcpt.net no later than 5:00pm on Friday October 2nd.

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Seeking Veterinary Assistant/ Receptionist Applicant will be friendly, efficient, courteous, and provide excellent customer service. Receptionist will be familiar with triage and able to make smart decisions quickly.

Part Time or Full Time with benefits.

Experience required. Familiarity with Cornerstone bonus.

Apply with resume and cover letter to: ashtonvet@ ashtonvet.com

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While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

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Towns Streets Route MORRISON Grape St., Genesee Ave., Morris St., Park St. 320 STERLING W. 5th - 10th St., Ave G - L 25 STERLING W. 18th St, W. 19th St., Ave G - L, Coventry Ln. 40

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Part-Time Treasurer The Village of Walnut is currently accepting applications for a part-time Treasurer. All applicants must have bookkeeping skills, knowledge of doing payroll and filing payroll taxes and knowledge of the Quick Books program would also be a plus.

Please come into the Walnut Village Office at 114 Jackson Street between the hours of 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday to obtain an application. Completed applications will be accepted until October 16, 2015 at 4pm.

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Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This entry level position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, direct mail pieces and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

We are a leader in our industry, and our team members enjoy growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

To apply stop by to fill out an application: AmeriGas 2701 E. Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls, IL 61071 PH: 815-625-2395 EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include Profit Sharing, 401K, Group Health Insurance, Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

Pre-employment drug screen required.

Send resume and salary history to: Mr. Coventine Fidis, President/CEO American Surveying & Engineering, P.C. 841 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 Or by email to info@americansurvey y.com.

Please send replies to: Box 1301 C/O Sauk Valley Classifieds P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081

625-3600 284-2222

If you are energetic, have a high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements, a great driving record and can satisfactorily complete a DOT physical, drug test and background check, we would like to hear from you.

UTILITY LOCATOR Candidates should be hard working, self-motivated, enjoy working outdoors, with a good driving record, ability to read maps and computer literate.

All inquiries confidential.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Visit our Website at www.americansurvey y.com

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You will help build customer satisfaction by installing, repairing and maintaining propane gas systems and equipment.

SURVEY TECHNICIAN Experience preferred, but willing to train motivated individual. Some travel required.

Immediate opening for 1st shift Shipping/Receiving Clerk.Successful candidates must be able to perform all general warehouse duties including: loading and unloading trailers; sorting picking and packing orders; putting away and stocking merchandise. Position requires repetitive heavy lifting, up to 60 lbs. Qualified individual should have previous shipping/receiving & forklift experience. Basic computer experience with UPS/FedEx system preferred. Drug screen and physical are required. Company offers excellent benefit package.

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as our organization grows!

Morrison Community Hospital offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package.

Morrison Community Hospital has several career opportunities available:

Position Licensed Practial Nurse

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Emergency Dept.

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Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE. To apply online visit www.morrisonhospital.com or apply in person Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m

If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

A liberal Shaw Media benefits package is included.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

Automotive Technician Kunes County is EXPANDING! We are currently seeking experienced and semi-skilled technicians to work in a fast paced and rapidly growing shop. We are also willing to train an entry level technician.

We require our new techs to have the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude throughout the work day.

We Offer HIGHLY Competitive Pay Plans along with: -Pay Based On Experience -Performance Based Pay Plans -Medical Insurance -Long & Short Term Disability Insurance -Life Insurance -Paid Personal Days -Catastrophic Tool Insurance -401k Retirement Plan -Paid Holidays -Paid Training -FREE Uniforms -Flexible Scheduling -Employee Discount Program

For a confidential interview call Bob Gardner at 815-757-0401 or sent resume to kunesservice@kunescountry.com

Sauk Valley Media, has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Multi-Media Advertising Account Executive. Based in Sterling, Sauk Valley Media is publisher of six weekly and two daily newspapers that serve Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, and Carroll counties.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for selling print and digital products in an established geographic territory, building strong client relationships, and providing superior customer service to merchants in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Carroll Counties.

This exciting role calls for an individual who enjoys working with local businesses to assess needs and present a solution-based product mix including print, digital, social, video, and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented consultative sales professional, with a positive mental attitude and strong communication skills. Must work well under pressure in a deadline driven environment and be a strong closer. Sales experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Sauk Valley Media offers a comprehensive benefit package and a competitive compensation plan.

Visit ww www ww.ss ukv kvalleymedia.c com to view and apply for all Sauk Valley Media career opportunities!

Send cover letter and resume to: JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com OR

Jennifer Heintzelman 3200 E. Lincolnway., Sterling, IL 61081

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Part-Time Police Officer The Village of Walnut Police Department is accepting applications for PartTime Police Officer. A current valid State of Illinois Law Enforcement Officer Certification is required. Applicants must be able to work variable hours, shift work, holidays, and weekends as the schedule indicates. Applicants must conform to the Police Code of Ethics.

Applications available at the Village Office, 114 Jackson St., Walnut, IL 61376 M-F 8am - 4pm.

Completed applications will be accepted until end of business day October 16, 2015.

Patchwork Inn, located in historic downtown Oregon, has an opening for a Housekeeper / Maid 15-20 hrs. a week. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to follow strict cleanliness guidelines. Successful candidates will pass reference and background checks.

Requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Climbing stairs is a daily part of this position.

Must be able to work flexible daytime hours including weekends & holidays. This is a contract position and will be responsible for reporting own taxes.

Must have computer skills necessary to submit monthly invoice to receive payment.

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael R. Mayes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00003 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-05-433-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 204 E. 8th Street, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1420458.

Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

Sauk Valley Bank & Trust Co. PLAINTIFF Vs. Andrew S. Burnell; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00027 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/11/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/29/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST HALF OF TRACT 4 AND ALL OF TRACT 5 OF LOVELAND PLACE TRACTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 24, 1899 IN BOOK C OF PLATS, PAGE 4 AS DOCUMENT NO. 75885.

PIN 07-02-31-426-026 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1015 Long Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-04341.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER J. JANOSKEY, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 58 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Walter J. Janoskey of 803 Sixth Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to James W. Janoskey, of 803 Sixth Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: James W. Janoskey Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX badger@egblc.com Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Jeffery A. Johnson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00083 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER FOUR (4) EXCEPTING THE WESTERLY FIFTY (50) FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK NUMBER FOUR (4) IN RIVER PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON RECORDED IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS AT PAGE 14 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-06-329-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2401 W. 3rd Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-12299.

I669851 September 21, 29, October 5, 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION AGREEMENT DIXON CITY COUNCIL DIXON, ILLINOIS On October 5, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., a public hearing will be held by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Dixon in the Dixon City Hall, 121 W. Second Street, Dixon, Illinois, for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony as to an ordinance authorizing the execution of an amendment of an annexation agreement in regard to the annexation to the City of Dixon, Illinois of a tract of property owned by Edwin D. Yingling and Bruce E. Keller, as Trustees under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated March 1, 1984, known as Timbercreek Trust No. 84, commonly known as Lots 31 through 51 in Country Club Estates, located generally north of Timbercreek Road between Lowell Park Road and Brinton Avenue. Hvarre Holdings, LLC is the contract purchaser of the subject property. The subject property is legally described as follows: Lots 31 through 51 inclusive in Country Club Estates – Phase II in the City of Dixon, State of Illinois, according to the plat of subdivision duly recorded with the Lee County Recorder.

It is the intent of the owner and the contract purchaser to rezone the subject property to permit single-family attached residential units and to amend the existing annexation agreement with respect to certain fees payable to the City of Dixon. An accurate map of the subject property and the form of the proposed amendment to annexation agreement are on file with the City Clerk.

Michael R. Mayes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00003 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTHERLY 90 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 101 IN THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AT A DISTANCE OF 107 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF AND THENCE RUNNING SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 90 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE BLOCK, 76.6 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE BLOCK AND THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE 95 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-05-433-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 204 E. 8th Street, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-20458.

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2 lots, nice location $1200. Call 815379-2434.

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Good used gas dryer., Elect. Dryer Gas Stove. $140 each.

815-878-7399

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Old Slot Machines, Juke Boxes and old $.10 Coke machines wanted, working or not!

Cash for anything unusual and coin operated.

Fast pick up. Call 314-707-0184 Want to buy Mini Home or Conversion Van, reasonable.815-564-9209 Wanted Records 33's, 45's & 78's Rock, Blues & Jazz 815-847-0382

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 10 ft. well built clothes rack. $75 815-499-7448 19 - white PVC Fence Panels, 92”x35”, $180 815-288-3301 30 ft. hanging wall clothes racks. $50 815-499-7448 Bowflex XLT, good cond., $150; Treadmill good cond., $150 815631-5071

Dozer loader; Oliver 550; Clark forklift, Chevy 1 ton truck; 24' box truck. 815-6264561, 625-5498.

Elect. Fire place.

Wood mantel w/ remote. Exc. cond. $125. 815-994-2279

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GPS Navigator Dale Earnhart Jr. Edition, $40 firm.

815-440-6419.

Items for Sale: Wagner 500 Power Painter; Patton 240V-13640 BTU heater; Lawn Sweeper, 38”; Red Devil dump cart; Electric Leaf Eater; Wood & Plastic Shutters. Call 815499-5042

NEW TODAY •New vinyl double lap siding, covers 12x12 building; •Complete dry well pump & motor w/ sand point & a number of fittings & pipe; Many other items.

815-438-3721 Old cars and parts, tools & lots of everything.

815-973-5674 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Washer, dryer, table & recliners, chairs, Futon, refrig., sofa, freezer. dresser, 815-718-4385.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Sauk Valley Bank & Trust Co. PLAINTIFF Vs. Andrew S. Burnell; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00027 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/11/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/29/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-02-31-426-026 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1015 Long Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1504341.

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2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Gray, 62k. mi. $5,500. Great cond.

630-220-2915 ★2006 Chrysler★ 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 858-212-1952 2010 SS Camaro Transformers edition.

24K mi. $26,000. Call 815441-6483 2012 Chevy Impala LT, asking $11,500 Excellent condition Like new.

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904

1970 VW Beetle, runs & stops good, economical, new tires, $4500 815645-8382 1974 M.G. Roadster conv., last yr. chrome bumpers, 95% done. $6,000 815-716-3100

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1978 Midget/MGProject car. $6,000. Call 815-284-2482 1987 Chevrolet Classic Brougham 58k mi. Dark blue. $3,200.Good Cond.

630-220-2915

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2003 Trailblazer LS, 4WD, 4 door, 6 cyl., 150K mi., 815$3500/obo 626-2399

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Jeffery A. Johnson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00083 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-06-329-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2401 W. 3rd Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1412299.

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1985 Ford 4x4 w/ snow plow. Needs brakes & tune-up. $1,500. Dixon area 704-650-9290

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1707 East 4th St., Sterling

815-625-9600

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2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4.

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Ford Rims 22”x9”, split spoke polished aluminum w/ black pearl metallic, includes sport center cap, valve stems, 5-lug bolt pattern 4.5”, great condition, 4 for $1600/obo 815-626-2549 935

2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide, 21K mi., silver, $15,200 563249-7415 2014 Harley Street Davidson Glide, 2,312 mi., warranty left on it, $17,500 815-4410841

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16 ft. 1984 Champion Bass Boat, 150hp, runs good, red metallic,$3,500 /obo 815-716-6347

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$18,999*

13 INFINITI G37X

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$27,999*

12 LEXUS RX350

960

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2007 J Feather EXP 23B, Ultralight ½ ton towable. inHitch/levelers cluded sleep 8, LR slide, awning AC/ Heat, full kitchen/ bath $10,000. Call 815-213-2732 2013 Starcraft Travel Star 244DS, outside mini frig., dinette slide out, furnished. Like new $15,500. Call 815438-2122.

Utility Tilt Trailer, ball hitch, 4x8, have title, $500 815-625-3963

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$30,999*

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Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021 Tuesday, September 22, 2015 3:00 p.m Start

• 75+ sheets of 4x8 OSB board 3/8 thick • Restaurant cooking items, includes Lg.Bis. baking sheets misc. sizes, Alum. kettles, S.S. pans 2”4”, excellent kitchen knives, S.S. working table, other misc. kitchen items.

• Small coin collection including; bullion silver, proof 3 mint sets, many year sets, lots of state quarter books, misc. state quarters, plus two boxes full of misc. odd ball coins.

• Nice Swarovski collection, includes Lg. dragon, Christmas ornaments, many small pieces also.

• Lots of hand and power tools, misc. hardware • 7 1/4 MaKita circ. saw, drywall light • Brand new Mr. Coffee coffee pot and Kitchen Aid classic mixer, small/med. crock pot, 18 regular youth size carhart overalls.

• New shower curtain rods, new blinds, 10x20 all purpose canopy - new in box sleeper sofa, 2 twin beds w/ under storage, 1 twin size bed complete, small roll top desk, wooden 2 dr. file cab., 2 dark wood matching night stands, D.P. drop table w. drawer, 3 upright vacuum cleaners, 5 pc. dinette, lamps & end tables, 3-4 S.S. top restaurant tables, Auto washer, 3-4 bean bag chairs, computer desk.

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Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Lee Hollingsworth Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

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Someone you haven’t thought much about will turn out to be a better friend than anticipated. Do your best to put others at ease.

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Don’t hesitate to call in a favor.

Ask about getting a raise or promotion, or apply for a new position that excites you.

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