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Opening is practically locked up Progress is the key that will make prison a reality, and little stands in the way of it

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

THOMSON – There was a time when some people doubted the Thomson prison would ever open.

Today, there’s no doubt about it: The prison is on its way to opening its doors. Just

ask Illinois’ senior U.S. Senator, the Department of Justice, or even area businesses – probably the most cautious of those who wondered whether the facility would ever open.

Sen. Dick Durbin met with Charles Samuels, director of the DOJ’s Bureau of Prisons, and reported Tuesday that the Thomson Correctional Center is on track to become fully

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Fulton hotel’s owner hung on through Thomson prison’s on-again, off-again opening.

Now, that hotel will take a new name. A7 operational.

That’s good news for the village of nearly 600 people.

When the prison becomes

fully activated, it’s expected to generate more than $122 million in expenditures, $19 million in workers’ income, and a $61 million impact on local business sales.

The prison was built in 2001, but remained empty because the state couldn’t come up with the money to operate it.

In 2012, the federal government bought the prison from

the state for $165 million.

The latest progress report shows that about 250 prison staff positions have been filled, and the prison’s workforce is expected to reach about 1,100. A group of new prison hires just started Monday, Village President Vicky Trager said.

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Parks: An asset and a burden City explores ways to cut maintenance costs

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

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Students from the Radiology Club at Sauk Valley Community College help clean up a 4-mile stretch of state Route 2 on Tuesday. The club has adopted a section of road between the college and the Brandywine as a part of the Adopt-A-Highway project. The club was split into groups during the cleanup. Students pictured are (from left): Ian Langenfeld, Kelly Monroe, Tara Gorsuch and Andrew Gee. Go to adoptahighway.net for more information on Adopt-A-Highway. Read this story at saukvalley.com to see video of Tuesday’s cleanup.

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She gives trapshooting her best shot Janice Rigler takes aim on the skeetshooting range in Coleta earlier this year.

In a sport dominated by men, Janice Rigler has made her mark

BY KAYLA HEIMERMAN Special to Sauk Valley Media

STERLING – Janice Rigler is a rare bird.

The 63-year-old Sterling woman is the second-best female trapshooter in North America and one of only a handful of competitive female trapshooters in the area.

“I had never been around guns in my life,” Janice said while surrounded by rifles and shotguns in Rigler’s Shooting Sports Supply, the shop she owns with her husband, Ken, in Rock Falls.

“But I tried it, and I was hooked.”

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MORRISON – The city is exploring options for making maintenance at one of its five parks more manageable.

French Creek Park, at Portland Avenue near state Route 78, is on 16 acres of land within a flood plain. The park has a popular walking path, playground, community garden, and picnic area. Several soccer fields once were there, but those programs have moved to the 35-acre Sports Complex.

Jim Now there DuBois is just a huge grassy area that takes 2 days to mow, Sports Complex Director Jim DuBois said.

“There’s no soccer there, and the high school no Barry longer uses Dykhuizen it for soccer and PE classes,” DuBois said. “We used to have two soccer fields, and there was room for four more.”

DuBois and City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen are looking for ways to cut costs at the park. It has prairie land, but capitalizing on that also requires time and money.

“Some prairie was put in many years ago, but it wasn’t well maintained, and the area is overgrown,” DuBois said.

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POLICE Sterling Police Ashely N. Imel, 27, of Sterling; 3:15 p.m. Monday at West 23rd Street and Oak Grove Avenue; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Jesse L. Gillman, 49, of Sterling; 4:30 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of East 12th Street; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Chaz M. Gillman, 21, of Sterling; 5:35 p.m. Monday in the 900 block of Avenue J; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – consumption of alcohol as a minor; posted $300 bond.

Lee County Sheriff Paige L. Rockwood, 23, of Rockford; 7:58 p.m. Monday; failure to appear – contempt; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Christopher M. Soberalski, 35, of Champaign; 2:25 p.m.

Monday; driving under the influence; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Celeste H. Lightner-Greenwalt, 45, of Rockford; 2 p.m.

Monday; warrant for contempt – non-payment of fine; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Jodi A. Gross, 33, of Amboy; 1:36 p.m. Monday; warrant for child abduction; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Jorge Robles, 39, of Cicero; 10:17 a.m. Monday; warrant for failure to appear – speeding, driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Amber N. Anders, 22, of Rochelle; 7:59 a.m. Monday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Thomas D. Johnson, age

and town unavailable; 6:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 4000 block of River Road; driving while license revoked; taken to Ogle County Jail, posted bond, and was released.

Joshua E. Dyal, 34, of Stillman Valley; Monday; petition to revoke probation; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Christopher Wetzel, 34, of Polo; Monday; warrant for failure to appear; held at Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Marcy K. Hutmacher, 44, of Leaf River; Monday; warrant for failure to appear; posted full cash purge bond and released with no further court date needed.

Glenn Hendrickson, 75, of Oregon; Monday; warrant for aggravated battery; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

State Police Tiffany A. Vondersmith, 42, of Dixon; 4:38 p.m. Sunday at U.S. Route 30 and Pin Oak Road in Lee County; driving while suspended, speeding; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

Nativa R. Johnson, 31, of Rockford; 10:29 a.m. Monday on Interstate 88 in Ogle County; warrant; held at Ogle County Jail.

Woman injured in two-vehicle crash OGLE COUNTY – A Monroe Center woman suffered minor injuries Monday in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of state routes 72 and 251.

Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 5:26 p.m. A pickup truck driven by Jason Kastning, 40, of Stillman Valley was waiting to turn left into a BP gas station parking lot when his truck was struck in the rear by a car driven by Heide Cuchiara, 19.

Cuchiara was taken by Lynn-Scott-Rock Ambulance to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, where she was treated and released. She was given a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Report could come earlier Investigation moving faster than first thought, officer says

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OREGON – Police say the investigation into the Sept. 4 collision that killed two people and injured two others should be finished within a month, less than the original 2- or 3-month estimate.

“The investigation is moving along faster than we first thought it would,” Ogle County Sgt. Greg Kunce said Monday.

A decision on whether the surviving driver will be ticketed will be made after the investigation is complete, he said.

An accident reconstruction team from the Illinois State Police is conducting the investigation.

Kunce said state police were asked to help because the reconstructionist for the sheriff’s department was unavailable and out of the county

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pickup truck, which burst into flames.

Traffic at the intersection is controlled by stop signs on Big Mound Road. Vehicles on Route 251 are not required to stop.

According to Ogle County Coroner Lou Finch, Conderman died at the scene from blunt force trauma.

Seiler and her two passengers, Fleming and Carly Koenig, 17, all senior cheerleaders at Stillman Valley High School, were on their way to a football game.

Fleming later died at Rockford Memorial Hospital, also of blunt force trauma, Winnebago County Deputy Coroner Bill Hintz said.

Seiler was treated and

reported being sexually abused by Cole between 2008 and 2009, when he was 16 and 17, Langloss said.

The investigation is continuing, and anyone with information, or who may have been victimized, is asked to call Detective Matt Richards at 815288-4411.

who is free on bond, is accused of taking between $100,000 and Trisha J. $500,000 Clemens from Miller, Lancaster & Walker, a Sterling law firm, from Dec. 3, 2007, through May 18. She faces 4 to 15 years if convicted.

Clemens’ LinkedIn profile identifies her as a paralegal.

The investigation began

IN BRIEF Dixon man facing 25 counts of sex abuse of teenager DIXON – A Dixon man is in jail on $100,000 bond, charged with 25 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a then-teenaged boy.

Michael J. Cole, 37, Michael J. was arrestCole ed Monday afternoon, Chief Danny Langloss said.

If convicted, he could face 6 to 30 years in prison on each count.

The investigation began in August after the man

Sterling woman pleads not guilty to embezzlement STERLING – A Sterling woman who police say stole up to $500,000 from a former employer pleaded not guilty Monday.

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Investigators have so far found no evidence to indicate the 17-yearold driver was using a cellphone when the crash occurred, Kunce said.

Andy Conderman, 64, of Amboy, and Emily Fleming, 17, of Stillman Valley, were killed in the crash.

According to a news release issued by Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle, Conderman was southbound on state Route 251 near Davis Junction about 5 p.m. that Friday when a westbound car driven

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Koenig, who was hospitalized at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, was released Sept. 15 “and is home, resting and healing,” her family said in a press release.

Preliminary indications were that Fleming and Koenig were not wearing seat belts, Kunce said Tuesday.

However, the sheriff’s department is investigating further this week after hearing questions about the accuracy of that report.

“Our preliminary investigation indicated the two passengers were not wearing seat belts,” Kunce said.

“Since then, we have received conflicting information, and we are looking into it further.”

Kathleen A. Schultz, Sauk Valley Media, contributed to this story.

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Video gaming club coming to Morrison High

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MORRISON – Sometimes, playing sports just doesn’t click with students. But a mouse does.

In Morrison, those students will have a way to be competitive off the field, in a sport of their own: the MHS eSports Club.

In November, Morrison High School plans to launch the club that, said Duane Shaffer, is “pretty much a club for gamers or students who like to play video games.”

Shaffer is an MHS special ed teacher and, Duane perhaps Shaffer surprisingly, a fresh/soph football coach.

“The kids can represent their school by doing something other than playing football, volleyball or basketball,” he said.

Last year, several students approached school officials about starting the eSports club, and about 25 of the school’s 300 students signed a petition in favor of it.

“We wanted to see if

there was an interest, and we found other kids who actively play League of Legends,” said senior Teagen Kuehl, 18.

Students brought the idea to the School Board, which approved the program in June.

The roughly 18 club members will compete with schools in Rockford, Oregon and Port Byron, among other places.

“There is a potential to travel to other schools, as long as they have enough machines or computers to work on,” Shaffer said.

The students will play League of Legends, a multiplayer strategy game in which players settle disputes with arena-based battles accompanied by slashing sounds, colorful projectiles and red splashes of blood.

“You have to play the game, but it also takes some strategy,” said senior Mark Desmit, 17. “I think this is pretty cool.”

There are five students to a team, playing characters with a variety of skills and abilities. The students decide who gets which character.

“There are different factors that go into making the game competitive,” Shaffer said. “These guys do much more than log in and play. These guys have to spend time to research and learn how to play the game.”

No matter their skill level, all team members will get an opportunity to play.

“It’s not a football team where you can only put 11 kids on a field at a time,” Shaffer said.

“There is more than one field. Everyone can play

Go to gofundme.com/ MHS_eSports to donate to the new eSports club.

Go to mhsesports.wix. com/mhsesports, email morrisonesports@gmail. com, or find Morrison High School eSports Club on Facebook for more information.

You also can follow the club on Twitter at @MHS_eSports.

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Registration begins at 8 a.m., with a Promise Garden ceremony at 8:45 and the walk’s start at 9.

Registered walkers can choose a Promise Flower in a color that represents why they’re walking, and to write a personal message on it. The flowers will be part of the opening ceremony.

In addition to the 2-mile walk, there will be information from local sponsors on hand, and music.

The money participants raise will benefit Alzheimer’s Association care, research, and support efforts.

Go to alz.org/walk or call 309-6811100 to start or join a team, or to donate.

Drug-prevention seminar for parents today in Dixon DIXON – Dare2Know, a free seminar to help parents recognize and prevent drug abuse, will be held today at the Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. for participants to visit resource vendors, and the 2-hour program will begin at 6.

Software will be given to monitor children’s cellphones and computers. Every parent also will receive a drug test kit from Medtox Corp.

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Crafts, vendors, kids’ activities this weekend AMBOY – Anderson’s Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its fifth year in business with a free craft and vendor fair, live music and kids’ activities from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday at 670 U.S. Route 52.

About 50 crafters and vendors will be on site, owner Mary Anderson said. It’s not too late to sign up to sell, and there is no fee – just bring your own tables or tents, she said.

Crafters and artists are especially encouraged to sign up. Product vendors will be limited to one per product line.

Among those signed up so far are Accessory Extraordinaires, Barefoot Books, Jamberry Nails, Thirty-One, Essential Oils, Plexus Slim, Makeup Eraser, Jewelry in Candles, Creative Custom Banners, Nerium, Michelle’s Signs, Earth Apathezany, Juice Plus, Perfectly Posh, Orgami Owls, It Works, Pink Zebra, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Tupperware, and Pampered Chef.

There also will be train rides, hay rack rides, a kids corn crib, corn maze, bounce house, and a petting zoo. Elsa from “Frozen” will be painting faces, and old-time Western photos will be available, with a stagecoach, saloon and cabin.

Local musician Les Wilson will play classic country oldies from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday.

Admission is free both days.

Call Anderson at 815-973-8598 or 815-973-8955 to sign up to sell, or for more information, or find Anderson’s Pumpkin Patch on Facebook.

Pianist to perform free concert at Loveland DIXON – Concert pianist Vitlaus von Horn will perform Schubert’s Piano Sonata in B-flat Major at 7 p.m.

Saturday in the Ladies’ Lounge at Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. Admission is free, but seating is limited.

It’s an event in advance of Loveland’s 75th anniversary celebration, on Oct. 10, which will feature a full day of activities.

Find the Loveland Community House on Facebook or call 815284-2741 for more information.

Chili cook-off, blood drive, garage sales in Polo POLO – The annual chili cook-off of the Polo Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday in the lot next to the Shell station along state Route 26.

The ninth annual Larry Lannen Memorial Blood Drive and a 50/50 raffle also will be held on site, and Polo’s all-city garage sales will be that day.

Cooking will begin at 8 a.m.; tasting, which is free, starts at noon.

Donations will be accepted.

Proceeds benefit the chamber’s Movies in the Park program.

Call D.J. Sanders, 815-994-0589, for more information.

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CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration said Tuesday it has halted the planned layoff of more than 100 state workers, including at the Illinois State Museum and conservation police, pending a legal challenge from publicemployee unions.

The Republican governor had targeted the positions for a Sept. 30 layoff date because of a state budget stalemate that’s heading into its fourth month. The positions included roughly 65 employees at the state museum in Springfield and four satellite sites – all of which also were slated to be closed – as well as 33 officers who patrol state lands and waterways.

Labor unions challenged the action in St. Clair County court, saying the state was violating labor contracts.

Rauner spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said Tuesday the layoffs are delayed pending the court action, but indicated they could proceed at a later date.

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“We want to get kids doing something where they are motivated to be at school,” Shaffer said. “We want to get kids encouraged to to do their homework and be involved.”

Kuehl agreed.

“I was never involved in high school, and since junior high, I started not to do much of anything,” he said. “I’m trying to get things turned around and hopefully, this will help get me turned around.”

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

John Paul Villegas STERLING – John Paul Villegas, 26, of Sterling, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at his home.

John Paul was born Jan. 24, 1989, in Sterling, the son of Manuel Villegas Jr. and Lonna (Slusser) Lira. He was a 2007 graduate of Sterling High School. John Paul was a member of the 2005 football Hall of Fame team.

He was employed for about 3 years by Lutheran Social Services as a direct support assistant.

John Paul was an avid Chicago Bears and Ohio State fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing video games, and most recently, kayaking. John Paul loved being with his family and friends, and he loved his dogs, Ace and Kiki.

Survivors include his father, Manuel Villegas Jr. of Sterling; his mother, Lonna (David) Lira of Sterling; maternal grandparents, Jim and Cindy Moorehead of Rock Falls and Troy Slusser of Lyndon; one sister, Jamie Villegas of Sterling; two brothers, Jessie and Justice Lira of Sterling; one stepsister, Michelle Lira of Sterling; four stepbrothers, David Lira of Sterling, John Lira of Louisiana, and Jason Lira and Joseph Lira, both of

Sterling; special aunts, Carmen (Joe Garza Sr.) Villegas and Kellie (Denny) Schroeder, both of Sterling; aunts, Lory Moore of Salem, Oregon, and Allison Purkapile of Rock Falls; six uncles, Evaristo Villegas of Dixon, Troy Slusser of Rock Falls, Tim (Wendy) Moorehead of Utah, James Moorehead of Fairbury, Daniel Purkapile of Rock Falls, and Brock (Monica) Slusser of California; and many cousins, with a special mention to Vanessa Villegas, Kelsey Schroeder, and Justin Villegas.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Manuel and Maria Villegas Sr.; two uncles, John Villegas and Miguel Villegas; and one aunt, Mary Olade.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Adalberto Sanchez officiating.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitations: Emma H. Zapf of Sterling, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Anna M. Grace Mammen of Oregon, 10-11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

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

Harlan E. Johannsen of Morrison, 4-6 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Today’s funerals: Rita L. Fenwick of Dixon, 10 a.m. prayer service at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon, followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

John C. Arndt of Rochelle, 10:30 a.m. at BeverageLyons Family Funeral Home in Rochelle.

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

Anna M. Grace Mammen of Oregon, 11 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

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

Thursday visitations: James O. Parker of Rock Falls, 4-5 p.m. at McDonald

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Arlene M. Schutte of Ashton, 5-8 p.m. at BeverageLyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton.

Thursday funeral: James O. Parker of Rock Falls, 5 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

Friday visitations: Elsie M. Heward of Rock Falls, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

John Paul Villegas of Sterling, 5-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals: Elsie M. Heward of Rock Falls, 10;30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Arlene M. Schutte of Ashton, 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Ashton.

Saturday visitation: Diana E. Inman of Amboy, noon-2 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Saturday funerals: Roger A. Patterson of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. burial at Franklin Grove Cemetery.

John Paul Villegas of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

ROCK FALLS – Elsie M. Heward, 95, of Rock Falls, died Monday, Sept.

21, 2015, at Sauk Valley Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Rock Falls.

She was born Jan. 12, 1920, in Tampico, the daughter of Axel and Elin (Houllquist) Hard. She married Laurence Heward on Aug. 1, 1939, in Muscatine, Iowa. He died Sept. 23, 1984. Elsie worked at the former Kraft in Manlius, and then was the head cook at Manlius schools for 20 years before her retirement at the age of 75. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville.

Elsie was an avid baker of cakes for weddings and birthdays. She also enjoyed flea markets.

Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Nardini of Rock Falls; her son-in-law, Therol Anderson of Milledgeville; seven grand-

children, Mike Nardini, Kevin Anderson, Keith Anderson, Gina Nardini, Brenda Harris, Mark Nardini, and Belinda Scrogham; and 14 greatgrandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Anderson; four brothers, Leonard, Gustav, LeRoy, and Edward; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls, with the Rev. Jamie Gallagher of Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville officiating. Burial will be at Manlius Cemetery.

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Diana E. Inman AMBOY – Diana E. Inman, 67, of Amboy, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 16, 1948, in Chicago, the daughter of Delbert and Dorothy (Coyan) Tollard. Diana worked as a supervisor for Kreider Services in Dixon. She married Michael J. Inman on Nov. 12, 1967, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2002.

Survivors include three daughters, Loreen (Joshua) Peterson of Amboy, Stacy (Michael) Lydon of Bolingbrook, and Jen-

nifer Inman of Romeoville; two granddaughters, Aurora and Abigail; one grandson, Christopher; one sister, Delores Dennehy of Chicago; and one brother, Delbert (Donna) Tollard of Homer Township.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Michael J. Inman, on Dec. 4, 2004.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private burial of cremains will be in St. Michael Cemetery at Sandy Hill in Sublette.

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In addition to the prairie option, concrete has been part of the conversation. Not only does it eliminate the mowing duties, but it also could help alleviate the flooding problems. Basketball, pickleball, and a skatepark have been discussed as possibilities.

Although Morrison’s parks total 82 acres – a huge area for a town its size – there is no park district to oversee them.

That also means no separate tax levy, so funding for the parks comes from the city’s general fund.

“When you look at per capita parkland, we’re probably significantly above the average,” DuBois said. “Financially, the city isn’t equipped to deal with parks, so we need to do whatever we can to reduce maintenance costs.”

Mayor Everett Pannier said he doesn’t see

• Morrison Sports Complex – state Route 30 and Bishop Road • Waterworks Park – West Winfield Street • Kelly Park – just off East High Street • Kiwanis Park – North Genesee and Orange streets • French Creek Park – Portland Avenue • Robert A. Millikan Park – downtown Morrison • Veteran Park and Memorial - East High Street • Morrison Rockwood Recreation Trail - connects city with Rockwood State Park entrance momentum building for establishing a park district. The issue would have to be decided with a referendum.

It’s challenging to set up a park district in a small town, Pannier said.

“It’s hard to be fair when picking up people in the country and spreading out the costs.

About 40 percent of our people using the parks are outside the city limits.”

The plan for the park is pretty simple in the short term, Pannier said.

“We pulled out all of our available volunteers to

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The land that is now French Creek Park was part of a larger area that the Morrison Development Corp. bought from a local family. About 35 acres was used to set up the city’s industrial park, and the rest was sold to the city for green space.

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The Republican governor took action Tuesday on legislation to put a cap on future buyouts for administrators to no more than 1 year of salary and benefits.

It was prompted by a decision by a former board of College of DuPage to give outgoing President Robert Breuder a $763,000 contract buyout to end his tenure 3 years early.

The initiative sponsored by GOP Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton also limits contracts to 4 years with no provisions for automatic rollovers.

Community college teachers end their strike after 4 days ROCKFORD (AP) – Teachers at a Rockford community college have voted to accept a new contract, ending a 4-day strike.

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“I missed a lot of targets for a long time before I got into the groove,” Rigler continued. “Then I just loved the competition.

You want to get ’em, you want to break ’em, and when you do, you get this big puff of black smoke. …

It’s so satisfying.”

Trapshooting is one of the three major disciplines of competitive clay pigeon shooting. In trapshooting, an oscillating machine launches clay targets out of the “trap house,” downrange from the shooters, and five shooters, starting from 16 yards behind the trap house and progressing to 27 yards, fire at them.

Janice uses a 12-gauge shotgun – a Perazzi MX10 combination gun that has both a single barrel and an over-under barrel, which allows her to compete in single-target and

double-target events.

Her other equipment is pretty bare bones: ammunition, of course (and lots of it; she shoots 12,000 targets a year), plus shooting glasses, which are not only protective, but also help distinguish the targets from the shooting background; custom-molded earplugs; and an ammo box holder with an attached bag to retrieve the empty hulls, or shotgun shell cases.

Janice has an impressive record. She is the No. 2 woman on the All-American Team; she was No. 8 on the team in 2013, the first year she qualified for the prized spot. And she is only the 21st woman in trapshooting to hit enough targets to move back to the hallowed “back fence,” or line farthest back (27 yards) from the trap house in an event.

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Sterling’s Janice Rigler is the second-best female trapshooter in North America and one of only a handful of competitive female trapshooters in the area. said. “It means a lot of or events, big and small; years now, from all over. traveling.” they are away at a shoot … We only see them a few Janice retired from Ster- almost every weekend times a year, but when we ling Chevrolet in May this time of year. see them, it’s like we see 2013, allowing her to go “We love the sports- them all the time.” full on into trapshoot- manship, the camaradeTrapshooting, develing competition. She and rie,” she said. “We have oped in the United States Ken have been all over made friends that we in 1831, long has been a the Midwest to shoots, have had for 40-some male-dominated sport.

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In addition, more than 90 minimum-security inmates have arrived at the prison’s satellite camp, and 110 more are expected.

Local business activity is picking up as the activation progresses, Trager said.

“There has been an uptick in interest in developing properties.

We’re getting cold calls inquiring about available sites – it seems as if businesses are becoming true believers.”

Durbin, in a news release, said he has been impressed by the work that has been done at the local level to bring the prison online.

“From Realtors to shop owners to school prin-

cipals, the community has been working hard to accommodate the influx of new Dick residents to Durbin the region,” he said.

But even amid all the optimism, Durbin and Trager said funding will continue to be the key component to full activation of the prison.

“We live and die with what happens in Congress,” Trager said. “We are hoping for quick approval for the next phase of activation budgeting.”

Durbin said he and fellow Democrat U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos of East Moline have made funding for the prison a top priority.

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Bustos said she plans to continue to closely monitor the activation progress.

“Once the prison is fully up and running, it will not only alleviate the overcrowding of our nation’s prison system, but it will give a further economic boost to this region,” she said.

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The sport has welcomed more and more women, although it still attracts mostly male shooters.

“It used to be really rare [to be a woman shooter].

It’s still rare, but now there are thousands of women in the sport,” Janice said. “We’re still outnumbered – many times over – but we’ve gradually increased our ranks.

“And our level of shooting is just as good as [the men],” she added with a snicker and an over-hershoulder look at her husband.

Ken, who introduced Janice to trapshooting while they were dating, is proud of his wife. He fills in some of the details and boasts about her accomplishments as often as possible.

“I’m totally impressed,” he said. “I’d rather see her do well than me.”

“He shoots very well also,” Janice added. “He’s always been behind me, from Day 1.”

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Meaning of ‘representative government’ In a sense, we really live in a republic LEE H. HAMILTON Bloomington, Indiana

With a presidential election year fast approaching, we’re in for a lot of public talk about the state of American democracy. Much of that discussion will be insightful and thought-provoking, but there’s a good chance you’ll also find a lot of it vague and hard to pin down.

There’s a reason for this.

Even our political leaders, the people who are most familiar with the system’s workings, have a hard time describing it.

In fact, they even have a hard time labeling it.

Ours is not actually a pure democracy; it’s more accurate to say that we live in a “representative democracy” – that is, the people don’t themselves make decisions, but delegate that authority to their elect-

ed representatives.

In this sense, we really live in a republic – a word you don’t often hear from the podium.

Perhaps the best way to start thinking about what American representative democracy really means is to recall the Pledge of Allegiance, which is an oath to the republic that our flag symbolizes, and in parLee H. ticular to an Hamilton ideal: that our nation will strive for liberty and justice for all.

Plenty of well-meaning people, in the heat of the political moment, seize on one or the other of those twin poles to support their agenda – they insist upon liberty, or they demand justice.

The Pledge of Allegiance, however, makes it clear that these core principles are inseparable.

Still, they are ideals.

They’re not sufficient to define a representative democracy.

Indeed, no single feature does.

One of our core tenets holds that the people are sovereign – that we give our consent to be governed through regular participation in the elections that decide who will represent us.

Yet elections in and of themselves don’t define our republic, either; there are plenty of countries around the world whose elections are used to distort democracy.

SO THE RULE OF LAW is also key, and along with it the notion that everyone ought to be subject to equal justice under the law. The separation of powers among the different branches of government creates a balance designed to protect the people from overweening power. The rights guaranteed by our Constitution ensure that the rights of minorities of all kinds are safe.

The big challenge in all of this is to set up the structures and practices that protect and defend those beliefs. The courts,

legislative bodies and executive branches at the federal, state and local levels are an example of this, along with a system of checks and balances that promotes accountability and transparency.

So are the freedoms we often take for granted; under our Constitution, we do not put to a vote whether to continue protecting freedom of religion or the right to express unpopular sentiments or publish news that challenges those in power.

While representative democracy rests on a core set of principles, it remains a constantly evolving concept. At the beginning, ours was limited: our Founders began with an inspiring set of beliefs about how a nation ought to govern itself, but they also ignored women and chose to set aside the question of slavery.

This was a democracy of white males of a certain age who owned property.

Representative democracy by its nature is always a work in prog-

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ress; we never really get the balance between liberty and justice exactly right.

This is worth remembering at the moment, when the problems we confront seem so overwhelming and our institutions are under so much strain.

THE PROBLEMS THEY have to resolve – the outsized role of money in politics, excessive partisanship, the sheer complexity of the policy challenges we face – are

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daunting, but that doesn’t mean representative government itself should be called into question.

In fact, it is our great strength. It protects against arbitrary authority, strives for justice, hears our varied and conflicting opinions before it acts, and moderates tensions among competing interests.

It works in a measured fashion that tends – over time – to encourage policymakers to find consensus.

It is the form of government that, when allowed to work properly, is most likely to lead to wise policy, firmly rooted in the consent of the ordinary people on whose shoulders it rests.

Note to readers: Lee H. Hamilton is director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; distinguished scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and professor of practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

The separation of powers ... creates a balance designed to protect the people from overweening power. The rights guaranteed by our Constitution ensure that the rights of minorities of all kinds are safe.

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Corps offers a worthwhile way to serve others What we think More people are being sought to receive training and assist the expanded mission of the Lee County Volunteer Corps. During times of need, this group makes a positive impact. Please consider joining it.

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ince its launch in April 2014, the Lee County Volunteer Corps has attracted 85 members ranging in age from 20-somethings to senior citizens.

The group is now looking for more volunteer members to be trained in the areas of emergency management, medical distribution, and ground search and rescue.

Sauk Valley Media recently published a story about how the Volunteer Corps has grown from its initial objective of providing emergency assistance.

The Corps now has a larger mission, which includes doing damage assessments after severe weather, finding missing persons, and helping out at community events and fundraisers.

Group leaders have also expanded the initial scope beyond Lee County’s 729 square miles.

They are willing to deploy their educated, knowledgeable volunteers outside the county.

The group’s organizers – Tim Trader of the Lee County Health Department, Lt. Todd Atwell of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, and Kevin Lalley, director of the Lee County Emergency Man-

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

agement Agency – discovered that volunteers were hungry for training and interaction with other Corps members.

An upcoming medical distribution training is tentatively planned for Oct. 8, and a Corps quarterly meeting will be Nov. 5. Both sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Dixon Public Safety Building, 121 W. Second St. Also, a session on ground search and rescue training is in the works.

Organizers stress that not all volunteer duties require physical work, so older volunteers are more than welcome. The minimum age, by the way, is 18.

For an application, visit lcvcillinois.org or call the organizers: Trader, 815284-3371; Atwell, 815284-5217; or Lalley, 815284-3365. The Corps also has a Facebook page.

During times of need, strength in numbers can make a difference – particularly when those “numbers” have received training and know what to do.

The Lee County Volunteer Corps offers a worthwhile way for volunteers to serve their community.

We encourage more Lee County residents to consider joining it.

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Dixon town hall meeting set for Thursday night

We have certainly not neglected basic constituent services, either.

Countless citizen questions and complaints have been heard and acted upon. Sometimes we are able to give good news, such as when a question I received about the city’s Comcast franchise resulted in cheaper access for a part of town formerly left out.

Some issues we are still working on or are ongoing programs – street repairs, addiction programs, and an upcoming economic development agenda are a few examples.

Throughout all of this, it is critical that the councilors and I communicate with the citizens that we serve. This includes explaining what we are

Mayor LIANDRO ARELLANO Jr. Dixon

Over the past few months, the new councilors and I have been hard at work reshaping Dixon’s government.

We made our “100 Day Pledge,” dealt with infrastructure emergencies, reviewed the budget, and began the process of modernizing the city code.

We also began a massive organizational restructuring – some of which was required under the new form of government, and some of which we determined was additionally needed.

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working on, answering questions, and receiving feedback.

Personal meetings and phone calls serve this purpose, as does public comment at all council meetings. On our “100 Day Pledge,” we promised one more way: a town hall meeting.

I would like to invite every citizen of Dixon out to the new council’s first town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Loveland Community Building. There will be informational presentations and city updates.

The bulk of the meeting, though, will be focused on listening to our citizens and answering questions.

Government works best when citizens are informed, and when their elected leaders are

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Whether you have a question or comment, or just want to hear what your fellow residents have to say, please join us Thursday.

Note to readers: Liandro Arellano Jr. took office in May as mayor of Dixon.

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Obama greets Pope Francis after plane touches down in Maryland

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WASHINGTON (AP) – The pope of the poor arrived for his first-ever visit to the world’s wealthiest superpower Tuesday denying he is a leftist and riding in a frugal little family car, windows rolled down.

Pope Francis’ chartered plane from Cuba touched down at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, where President Barack Obama and his wife and daughters paid him the rare honor of meeting him at the bottom of the stairs on the red-carpeted tarmac. Presidents usually make important visitors come to them at the White House.

Emerging from the aircraft to loud cheers from a crowd of hundreds, the smiling 78-year-old pon-

tiff removed his skullcap in the windy weather and made his way down the steps in his white robes.

He was welcomed by a military honor guard, chanting schoolchildren, politicians, and Roman Catholic clerics in black robes with vivid sashes of scarlet and purple. Joe Biden, the nation’s first Catholic vice president, and his wife, were among those who greeted him.

Eschewing a limousine, the pope climbed into the back of a little Fiat sandwiched between huge black SUVs. He promptly rolled down the windows, enabling the cheering, whooping crowds to see him as his motorcade took him to the Vatican diplo-

matic mission in Washington, where he will stay while in the nation’s capital.

The choice of car was in keeping with his simple habits and his stand against consumerism. His decision to roll down the windows reflected his penchant for trying to connect to ordinary people despite the tight security around him.

During his 6-day, threecity visit to the U.S., the pope will meet with the president today, address Congress on Thursday, speak at the United Nations in New York on Friday and take part in a Vatican-sponsored conference on the family in Philadelphia over the weekend.

MONEY & MARKETS The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott..................................42.47 Alcoa......................................9.50 AltriaCorp............................54.19 Autonation..........................59.82 American Express...............75.68 Arris-Group.........................26.46 Apple.................................113.40 ADM....................................42.44 AT&T...................................32.27 Bank of America..................15.56 Boeing................................133.99 BorgWarner.........................39.36 BP.........................................30.39 Casey’s...............................109.02 Caterpillar............................71.67 CenturyLink........................25.38 Chevron...............................77.22 Cisco....................................25.14 Citigroup..............................50.36 CNW....................................47.50

CocaCola.............................38.78 ConAgra...............................39.46 Dean....................................17.60 Deere & Co..........................78.84 Disney................................102.48 Donaldson...........................29.44 DuPont................................48.55 Exxon...................................72.73 Ford.....................................13.91 Exelon..................................28.45 GE........................................25.10 FifthThird............................18.85 HawaiianElectric................27.62 Hewlett Packard..................25.65 HomeDepot......................115.76 Intel Corp............................28.67 IBM....................................144.39 IntlPaper..............................39.57 JCPenney...............................9.39 JohnsonControls.................39.76 Johnson&Johnson..............93.25 JPMorgan Chase.................60.89 Kroger..................................36.40 Leggett&Platt.......................42.72 Manpower...........................84.54 McDonald’s.........................97.23 Merck&Co...........................50.74

Microsoft.............................43.90 3M......................................137.99 Monsanto............................86.51 Newell..................................41.37 AGL......................................61.33 Nike...................................115.94 Parker-Han........................101.70 Pfizer....................................32.24 Pepsico................................92.38 Procter&Gamble.................70.19 RaymondJames...................49.78 Republic...............................40.67 Sears Hldg...........................25.59 SensientTech.......................62.73 Sprint.....................................4.40 Staples.................................12.75 TheTravelers.......................98.98 UnitedContinental.............58.24 UnitedTech.........................88.17 USBancorp..........................41.11 USSteel................................11.82 Verizon................................44.43 Walgreen.............................86.71 WalMartStores....................63.60 WalMartMexico..................24.19 WasteMgt............................49.85 Wendy’s.................................9.04

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Dec. 3.80; March 3.911⁄2; May 3.991⁄4 Soybeans: Nov. 8.62 1⁄4; Jan. 8671⁄2; March 8.711⁄4 Soybean oil: Oct. 26.21; Dec. 26.73

Soybean meal: Oct. Dec. 64.75; Feb. 69.22 304.70; Dec. 303.10 Sugar: Oct. 10.88 Wheat: Dec. 4.951⁄2; July 5.111⁄2 Cotton: Oct. 58.73 Oats: Dec. 2.261⁄2; March T-Bonds: Dec. 15315⁄32 1 2.30 ⁄4 Silver: Dec. 15.18 Live cattle: Oct. 136.22; Gold: Dec. 1132.00 Dec. 138.75; Feb. 139.35 Copper: Oct. 2.3050 Feeder cattle: Oct. Crude: Oct. 46.17 186.87; Nov. 183.87 Dollar Index: Dec. 96.46 Lean hogs: Oct 71.00; Ethanol: Dec. 1.496

Comfort Inn and Suites to become AmericInn Tribune News Service

FULTON – Don’t look for a new hotel in Fulton, despite what you might have heard. But do look for a hotel with a new name.

AmericInn Hotels and Suites announced Monday that it would open a “new hotel” in Fulton, which caused some confusion among residents.

City Administrator Ed Cannon set the record straight when the Fulton City Council met Monday night, explaining the hotel’s owner, Swift Hospitality, is changing only the franchise tag associated with the long-time Fulton establishment.

“They have not sold the hotel; it’s still the same owner [Swift Hospitality],” Cannon said. “The contract with Comfort Inn and Suites just cost more to hold, so the hotel notified us several months ago that it would look to reap-

ply with a different franchise. It’s just good, sound business on their end.”

The former Comfort Inn and Suites experienced a series of challenging business markets in its 10-year investment in Fulton, an investment driven by the construction of the Correctional Center in Thomson.

As residents and business owners in the Fulton and Thomson areas are aware, the promise of the prison’s booming economic impact did not come to fruition until an announcement last year that it would officially be opened by the Federal Bureau of Prisons as the Administrative United States Penitentiary at Thomson.

Cannon said that because of Swift’s commitment to maintaining business in Fulton despite those unfulfilled promises, the city also committed to assisting the com-

pany through the difficult times, including refinancing a loan through the city’s revolving loan fund.

“They’ve been doing business here for 10 years hoping for that prison to open, and there have been plenty of struggles along the way, and they’ve stuck with us,” Cannon said. “There’s a new manager there who is getting involved with tourism efforts in the city, and they’re starting to see an uptick in business. Our relationship with them has never been better.”

Fulton Mayor Larry Russell also is feeling positive about the new franchise tag, adding that he’s also pleased to know AmericInn doesn’t intend to change any of the staff employed at the hotel.

“Change is out there, but no change to staff; basically the same manager, same everything else, just a new label.”

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adding machines, answering machines, cameras, CDs/DVDs, CD players, CD-ROM drives, calculators, cell phones, computer cables, computers (desktop & laptop), computer monitors, credit card machines, disk players, DVD players, FAX machines, floppy disk drives, ink cartridges, joy sticks, keyboards, main frames, medical equipment, microwaves ($10 fee per unit), modems, pagers, PDAs, postage machines, printers, projectors, scanners, servers, shredders, stereo equipment, tape drives, telephones, telephone systems, terminals, televisions, toner cartridges, VCRs, video game equipment, zip drives, aluminum cans, clothing, purses and shoes.

(TVs only for Lee County Residents) SRS (Secure Recycling Services) is a local non–profit company owned by Kreider Services, and is recognized by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) as an authorized collector, recycler, and re-furbisher of electronic waste in Illinois. SRS provides proper data destruction.

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Free pass could end up costing a relationship Dear Abby, I am a 24-year-old woman and currently live with my boyfriend. We have a child. Before we started living together, we discussed having an open relationship. We realized how messy it can be, so we agreed on having a “free pass” with one person, one time. I have met that person; it is a woman.

At first, my boyfriend was OK with it. But now that I’m ready to do it, he’s acting jealous. I told him I would stand by his side if he changed his mind about me doing this, but I’m excited to experience this alone and not have him involved.

Help, please, Abby?

– Carrying out the Plan in California

Dear Carrying Out, Your boyfriend might be feeling insecure because he is afraid of losing you. But this is what he agreed to – a “free pass” with one person. If you feel you need to further explore your sexuality and he is unwilling to allow it, then it’s time to rethink your relationship with him because you might not be as suited to each other as you both thought.

And, by the way, the same might be true for him. If he needs someone who is a one-man woman, then you might not be it.

Dear Abby, My son “Pete” is a felon from an incident

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

that cost him 6 years in a federal penitentiary.

He has 1 more year left on parole. He married a professional “psychic” he met online who we believe has borderline personality disorder.

There have been several instances of serious physical abuse toward my son. He is constantly

trying to adapt to her ever-changing moods to reduce these conflicts, to no avail.

Yesterday she smashed a coffee pot into Pete’s face, causing a 3-inch gash. Then she took his guitar and smashed in the windows of his truck.

When she’s not violent, she threatens to kill herself. She recently moved here from the U.K. and must maintain a living situation with her husband for at least a year to establish citizenship.

Pete wants to stick it out for the sake of his wife’s daughter.

I think my son should call the police and make a report, but he is afraid of how she would and will retaliate. She knows his background and

could accuse him of anything, if it comes down to a “he said/she said” situation. I’m not sure what to do, Abby. Any thoughts?

– Desperate Mom in Maryland Dear Desperate Mom, For his own safety, your son should not continue living with someone as volatile as this woman.

Pete could be even more seriously injured in her next attack if he stays.

When she acts out again – notice I didn’t say “if” – I agree that he should call the police and make a report. He should also go to an emergency room for treatment and to have his injuries photographed.

If his parole officer

doesn’t know what has been going on, he or she should be informed.

If Pete thinks his wife could harm her daughter, he should report it to child protective services.

He should never have allowed himself to be held hostage by her threats to kill herself, which is classic emotional blackmail. This “citizenship” marriage has been a sham from the beginning, and your son should end it.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Sept. 23 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., Fourth Avenue and West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

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

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 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.

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

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

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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, 815622-9230.

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.

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

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925..

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

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls Amer-

Thursday, Sept. 24 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.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 212 Third Ave., Sterling.

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

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

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Program on identity theft by Western and Southern life with free lunch, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed, step, 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.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, back door, 1503 First Ave.,

Rock Falls.

Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Travel preview, 1:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle. Reservations: 815-562-5050.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815973-6150.

Facing the Challenge cancer support group, 4 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-288-4673.

American Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

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

Downstairs, west door.

The Whiteside Forum, “The Netherlands: You’re not much if you’re not Dutch and other interesting facts and

ican Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Bingo, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3253.

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

Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191.

Farmers Market, 4-7:30 p.m., Riverfront, downtown Dixon.

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

Thursday, Sept. 24 Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

288-9236. 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, 815622-9230.

‘57 Girls, 11:30 a.m. lunch, Froggy’s Bar and Grill, 215 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

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

Euchre, 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Quilts and crafts, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts,

Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Senior expo and health fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Bingo and popcorn, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-8220.

Gulf of Mexico trip preview, 1:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave. Rochelle.

Reservations; 815-562-5050.

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191.

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES observations,” 6:30 p.m., Program Room, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-4949.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne

Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

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

Friday, Sept. 25 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.

Electronics recycling, 9 a.m.4 p.m., Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 909 W. Pines Road, Oregon, 815732-4020.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center,

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

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

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m. closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

Hearing test, 12:30-3 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, women’s, back door, parsonage, Reformed Church, 703 14th Ave., Fulton.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (6), Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

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Food Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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Make your calories count Chicken salad loaded with flavor, topped with bacon, good after intense workout

BY LUCAS PAULEY lpauley@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5576 @LucasJayPauley

I’m thinking about, and somewhat planning on, running a half-marathon.

Training for something like that requires a heavy load of miles throughout the week, especially toward the end of the program.

The longer runs of the week are on Saturday.

Running that much, especially when you’re a huskier man like me, can burn a lot of calories.

Which, by itself, is not necessarily a bad thing.

But, not getting enough calories on a consistent basis can have a negative effect on your body and is not a healthy way to lose weight or hit your fitness goals.

So, I’ve been finding ways to get more calories, especially at lunch time, while keeping things healthy, for the most part.

Large salads loaded with ingredients can be extremely satisfying and refreshing.

Here’s an example of one I made last week.

Grilled Southwest Chicken Salad with Bacon head of lettuce, chopped 6 oz chicken breast 2 strips of bacon ¼ cup red onion, chopped ¼ cup black beans 1/ 3

¼ canned corn, seasoned with lime juice and cilantro 6 (give or take) cherry tomatoes 1 hard-boiled egg Seasoning for chicken: Salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, and garlic salt 1. Turn on grill, preheat to 400 degrees, and place seasoned chicken on the grill. You will want to cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

2. Boil egg while chicken is on the grill.

3. Place bacon in a pan on the stove and cook.

4. Try and juggle one more thing, and chop and prepare your other ingredients. You could also do this ahead of time to save yourself some running around.

5. Mix corn with lime juice, salt and chopped cilantro.

6. Layer lettuce in large bowl.

7. Take chicken off of grill, and let it sit for 5 minutes before cutting into smaller portions.

8. Chop bacon into smaller pieces. Peel shell off of hard-boiled egg and chop into smaller pieces and let cool.

9. Top salad with ingredients and enjoy.

NOTE: There are many other great ingredients you could include in this salad.

Also, if you don’t mind adding a few more calories, you can add cheese, avocado or even dressing.

Lucas Pauley/lpauley@saukvalley.com

Large salads like this Southwest chicken salad with bacon can help replenish your calories after an intense workout.

THAI CUISINE

Pumpkin curry hardly short on flavor

BY GRETCHEN MCKAY Tribune News Service

Good things really do happen to those who wait (and wait and wait): My oldest son, Dan, got engaged to Carolann earlier this month. To celebrate, we threw a big dinner party with our families, after which everyone (most of all the cook – me!) was exhausted.

No worries. Dan made dinner the next day with all the fresh goodies we’d picked up during a shopping excursion to Pittsburgh’s Strip District.

Made with unsweetened coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves, panang

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curry is a bit milder than other Thai curries. But it’s hardly short on flavor, even if you have to forgo the thick, fragrant lime leaves (they’re elusive in Pittsburgh on short notice) and use fresh lime juice instead, and are liberal with the chili pepper.

Because pumpkin is all the rage in the fall, Dan added cubed cooked butternut squash. The end result was pretty darn delicious, with no leftovers.

Dan’s Panang-Style Pumpkin Curry Serves: 4 to 6 4-ounce can Thai Pan-

ang curry paste (available in Asian grocery stores) Vegetable oil for frying 2 14-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk, divided 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into small cubes (1 inch in diameter) 1 pound boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips 2 cups green beans, trimmed and washed 1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florets 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar

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Lord Byron said, “I know that two and two make four – and should be glad to prove it too if I could – though I must say if by any sort of process I could convert two and two into five, it would give me much greater pleasure.”

This is another deal like yesterday’s, in which a defender partly needs to estimate the declarer’s ability.

But it is more pleasurable to beat the contract when you can.

South gets to five clubs following the lengthy auction given.

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Dummy has 13 points and declarer has 15.

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Numbers game After the White Sox broke up Tigers’ no-hitter in the ninth Tuesday, Detroit joins Cleveland in losing two no-hit bids in 9th. Last time a team lost two no-hit bids in 9th in single season was 1994 Expos.

VOLLEYBALL | ROCK FALLS DEF. MENDOTA 25-12, 25-14

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Tone setters

Depth charged Rockets grab momentum early, cruise past Mendota with losses Bears disappear in all three phases

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ROCK FALLS – When Sydney Arickx pounded her first two spikes into the floor for kills, the tone was set. When Emily Sauer stuffed a pair of Mendota hits, the tone was reinforced.

And when Bailey O’Brien touched the ball, Rock Falls had the match well in hand.

The Rockets rolled past the Trojans 25-12, 25-14 at Tabor Gym on Tuesday, as all 13 Rock Falls players recorded a stat of some kind in a Big Northern West win during homecoming week.

“We like to start on top, get the momentum right away,” Arickx said, “because it’s a lot harder to come back when you’re down. We wanted to hit them hard right at the start tonight.”

Arickx’s two kills bookended an opening run that gave the Rockets a 6-1 lead. Then O’Brien rotated into the front row, and the senior slammed kills to start and almost end another run. Sauer did the honors on the next point, and Rock Falls (12-5, 5-1) was up 12-5.

After Sauer’s free-ball kill a couple of points later, O’Brien went to the service line. She reeled off six straight points, three of them aces, for a 20-6 lead. Sauer and Sydney Young both had kills down the stretch, and Young served the final point on a Mendota hitting error to close out the game.

The Chicago Bears were beaten in all three phases in a 48-23 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. Coach John Fox prioritizes improving each week, and the Bears failed to meet that standard, as the Cardinals became the latest team to spotlight the chasm between them and actual playoff contenders.

Here are three things we learned about the Bears in Week 2:

1. The expected passrushing depth at outside linebacker has been a mirage.

Two games, no sacks. Only the Bears and Raiders claim such an indignity. That’s even more alarming when you consider the Bears have more than 20 percent of their team salary cap total allocated to Jared Allen, Pernell McPhee, Lamarr Houston and Willie Young.

Of course, all of them except McPhee were signed to play end in a 4-3, but when big-money players don’t produce in an NFL salary system, losses pile up.

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Making moves • The Chicago Bears have elevated quarterback David Fales from the practice squad.

Fales figures to back up Jimmy Clausen when the Bears visit defending NFC champion Seattle this week.

• Jay Cutler is recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered in Sunday’s loss. The injury could keep him sidelined for 2 weeks.

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Star of the match: Bailey O’Brien, RF, 8 kills, 8 digs, 6 points, 3 aces Key performers: Sydney Arickx, RF, 5 kills; Emily Sauer, RF, 4 kills, 2 blocks; Sydney Young, RF, 3 kills, 5 points, 12 digs; Haylie Barrera, Mendota, 6 kills Up next: Rockford Lutheran at Rock Falls, 6 p.m. Tuesday

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Rock Falls’ Emily Marcum (12) leaps to block a shot by Mendota’s Abby Phalen during their Big Northern West match Tuesday at Tabor Gym. The Rockets won 25-12, 25-14.

BOYS SOCCER | STERLING 5, LASALLE-PERU 0

Possessing goals, wins Sterling dominates LaSalle-Peru at Roscoe Eades

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5552 @CodyCutter35

STERLING – Up by two goals against LaSalle-Peru at halftime, the Sterling soccer team wasn’t all that excited about it.

The Golden Warriors couldn’t quite capitalize on first-half chances, but put the match out of reach in the second half to earn a 5-0 win.

Sterling (9-1-1, 3-0-1 NIB-12 West) looked to take care of the match early against the winless Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com Cavaliers (0-8-2, 0-4), but the Sterling’s Dennis Lemus maneuvers around LaSalle-Peru’s Rafi pressure to rack up the early goals was a bit too much.

Casas during Tuesday’s match at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

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Star of the match: Tony Diaz, Sterling, 2 goals Key performers: Miguel Gallardo, Sterling, goal, assist; Carter Gearing, Sterling, goal; Patrick Nelsen, Sterling, goal Up next: Kaneland at Sterling, 6 p.m. Thursday “We’re possessing real well,” Sterling senior midfielder Santana Trujillo said. “We needed to work more on communication, and capitalizing on our shots. Possession-wise, we’re doing great. We’re finding the open man, but you’ve got to

finish what you started.”

Nevertheless, the Warriors, on a four-match winning streak, have scored 19 unanswered goals in their past three matches. They took 42 shots – 26 on target – and allowed just four Cavs shots, three coming in the first half and one in the second.

“I expected a little more, to be honest, in the first half,” Sterling coach Brian Cebula said.

“The same team that showed up on Saturday [against Dixon], and on Thursday [against Ottawa], didn’t really show up in the first half today.”

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Day making run at POY, B2.

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Cautious optimism Jabari Parker Bucks expect 2nd overall pick from 2014 draft to be back from left knee injury for training camp next week, but won’t push it.

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Illini spent $650,000 on investigation The University of Illinois paid more than $650,000 to a Chicago law firm that investigated allegations of racial discrimination by women’s basketball coaches.

Pugh, Jones and Johnson concluded a report of more than 200 pages that cleared head coach Matt Bollant of wrongdoing.

The payment will come from the athletic department general operating expenses.

Illinois is still awaiting the final report from another law firm which is investigating claims of coaching misconduct on the football team that resulted in the firing of coach Tim Beckman.

Syracuse shuts down kiss cam The “kiss cam” at the Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome has gone dark, at least for now, after a football fan suggested it sends the wrong message at a time when colleges are trying to end campus sexual violence.

Steve Port, in a letter to Syracuse.com, described what he called “horrifying” kiss cam behavior during Syracuse University’s Sept. 12 game against Wake Forest. He says fans cheered as men forcibly kissed women who were clearly saying no.

NFL

Brees to get second opinion on shoulder After an MRI determined no structural damage on Drew Brees’ throwing shoulder, the New Orleans Saints quarterback is seeking a second opinion about the injury from famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, according to a report.

Brees’ status for the team’s Week 3 contest against the divisional rival Carolina Panthers is still uncertain. Brees was injured in a loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Cowboys trade for QB Cassell With Tony Romo sidelined at least seven games because of a broken left collarbone, the Dallas Cowboys have acquired quarterback Matt Cassel from Buffalo.

Other terms of the trade Tuesday weren’t immediately available. Brandon Weeden is expected to start Sunday at home against Arizona, but Cassel is a veteran with far more experience than the fourthyear pro.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Hearing set for Texas football players The Northside Independent School District will hold a disciplinary hearing Wednesday for the two John Jay players who targeted and attacked a football official in a Sept. 4 game against Marble Falls, the district announced.

The school district said the hearing will be closed to the public, and it will not release any information regarding the findings because of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Senior Michael Moreno and sophomore Victor Rojas were thrown off the team, suspended from school for 3 days, and have been going to an alternative school.

Pau Gasol Bulls’ veteran center leads Spain to gold medal at EuroBasket tournament, averaging 25.6 points & 8.4 rebounds per game.

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GOLF | TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

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ATLANTA – PGA Tour players might be voting on more than just their player of the year.

Depending on how the Tour Championship unfolds this week at East Lake, the vote could also be a referendum on how they view the FedEx Cup. No one thought this would even be a contest a month ago when the most significant part of the golf schedule ended at the PGA Championship. Even with Jason Day finally breaking through for his first major title, this year was all about Jordan Spieth.

The 22-year-old Texan won the Masters and U.S. Open among his four PGA Tour titles. He missed the British Open playoff by one shot, and played in the final group at Whistling Straits, where he was unable to make up a two-shot deficit against Day at the PGA Championship.

The only debate was where Spieth’s season ranked in PGA Tour history.

But that was the last great moment for Spieth. And it was just the start for the 27-year-old Australian.

Day began to overpower players and courses. He set a major championship record to par (20 under) at Whistling Straits. He followed that with a sixshot victory at The Barclays, and then opened with rounds of 63-61 to blow away the field at Conway Farms for a sixshot victory in the BMW Championship.

That was his fifth win of the year – one more than Spieth – and Day went to No. 1 in the world ranking.

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Jason Day watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the final round of the BMW Championship on Sunday at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest. After a strong finish to the season, Day is challenging Jordan Spieth for PGA player of the year honors.

“I still think it’s him,” Day said on Sunday. “But I’m hoping that I can go and win next week and get people talking about it a lot more.”

The ballots will be emailed to PGA Tour players on Sunday night after the Tour Championship, following what amounts to the last campaign stop at East Lake.

A victory for Day would give him six wins and a major. To put that into context, only four other players over the last 40 years have won six times in one season on the PGA Tour – Tom Watson (1980), Nick Price (1994), Vijay Singh (2004) and Tiger Woods (six times).

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The whole debate starts with the assumption Day will win the Tour Cham2014: Rory McIlroy pionship, and at the rate 2013: Tiger Woods he’s been going, that’s 2012: Rory McIlroy not a stretch.

2011: Luke Donald Spieth already has 2010: Jim Furyk clinched the money title, even if Day were to win important part of the the Tour Championship. year. Day thrived during And while Day is not far behind, Spieth still has the bonus time of the year. the lead in the Vardon The FedEx Cup is not Trophy for the lowest hit-and-giggle. It starts adjusted scoring average. with the top 125 players History would seem to on the PGA Tour and, favor Spieth. with the value of points Since the Jack Nicklaus quadrupled, whittles Award for the player of the field down to the top the year began in 1990, 30 at the Tour Champi- only one player won onship – who all have two majors in the same a mathematical shot at season without getting the $10 million bonus. A it: Nick Faldo in 1990 vote for Day might indi- – and he wasn’t on the cate how much imporballot because he wasn’t tance players put on the a PGA Tour member.

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’Cats can’t get ahead of themselves Northwestern coach cautious about hot start after 2013 collapse

BY ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is happy to be 3-0, though he sees no cause for celebration yet.

The Wildcats are ranked No. 17 entering Saturday’s home game against Ball State. Their 16-6 win over then-No. 21 Stanford to open the season looks even better after the Cardinal beat sixth-ranked Southern California last week, and the Wildcats are coming off a 19-10 road victory over a Duke team known for its offense.

Fitzgerald can’t be blamed for keeping his emotions in check. It was just 2 years ago the Wildcats started 4-0 and led Ohio State by 10 points in the second half of their BigTen opener before the season went off the rails. The Wildcats lost seven straight and ended up 5-7.

Fitzgerald said Tuesday he hasn’t used the 2013 free fall as a cautionary tale.

“The guys who lived through it in the locker room understand why that happened,” Fitzgerald said. “We lost our focus and had things happen to us – like the

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Hail Mary [at Nebraska].

The guys who are older understand why that happened. Right now at this point, with the maturity and leadership to this point, I haven’t had to go back there.”

First-year starting quarterback Clayton Thorson has been solid, and Justin Jackson looks as if he’ll go over 1,000 yards a second straight season. But the story of this team is a defense that has allowed a

nation-low total of 16 points.

“I think we’re a team that’s working hard to improve,” Fitzgerald said. “We haven’t played three phases of clean football in our first three games. We’ve been fortunate enough to find a way to win. I think we’re far from the team we’re capable of.”

A couple other Big Ten notes: • Illinois QB Wes Lunt’s 61-percent

completion rate doesn’t reflect how well he’s playing, according to coach Bill Cubit.

“Without the drops, he’s throwing for like 72 percent,” Cubit said.

• Wisconsin’s Paul Chryst said running back Corey Clement’s status for Saturday night’s game against Hawaii remains uncertain. Clement has been battling a groin injury since the week of the opener.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys cross country

at Lake Carroll, Lanark Par 36

Tuesday’s results at Ottawa Team scores 1. Ottawa 32, 2. Marquette 59, 3. Sterling 61, 4. LaSalle-Peru 77 Top 5 finishers 1. Lechtenberg (MAR) 17:13, 2. McGettigan (O) 17:28, 3. Weiss (O) 17:41, 4. Aguilar (MAR) 17:54, 5. Ellert (MAR) 18:13 Sterling runners: 6. Isaiah Moorman 18:21, 7. Mikio Martinez 18:38, 15. Terrance Bruce 20:54, 16. Andrew Garcia 20:56, 17. Vinny Pici 20:57, 19. Jonathon Abele 21:00, 20. Jack Nitz 21:14, 21.

Jonah Khuntangta 21:15, 28. Luke Ademoski 22:35, 30. Jervias Johnson 22:40, 32. Andrew Ivarson 22:57, 35. Kadin Wolf 24:39, 36. Bobby Tribble 24:40

RIVER RIDGE 174, WEST CARROLL 181, EASTLAND 189, DAKOTA 210

at Baker Park, Kewanee 3 miles Team scores 1. Mid-County 33, 2. Rockridge 59, 3.

Bureau Valley 81, 4. Kewanee 112, 5.

Ridgewood 113, 6. Stark County 158 Top 5 finishers 1. Aguilar (KEW) 16:54, 2. Bersell (MC) 17:57, 3. Kibling (ROCK) 18:04, 4. Foley (MC) 18:20, 5. Campana (MC) 18:21 Bureau Valley runners: 7. Yulian Osorio 18:41, 12. Bradley Sierens 20:26, 15. Austin Catton 20:43, 27. Trevor Griffin 21:31, 34. Robert Aukes 22:13, 35. Kurt Bitting 22:20, 48. Ritter 24:43

Girls cross country Tuesday’s results at Ottawa Team scores 1. Sterling 34, 2. LaSalle-Peru 44, 3. Marquette 70, 4. Ottawa 76 Top 5 finishers 1. Maggie McPherson (S) 19:22, 2. Hickey (LP) 20:20, 3. Megan Barnhart (S) 20:33, 4.

Sheridan (LP) 21:21, 5. Aurit (MAR) 21:26 Sterling runners: 7. Carly Hansen 21:40, 11. Shayla Moorman 21:50, 12. Ern Long 22:20, 15. Bryana Johnson 22:34, 16.

Mackenzie Barnhart 23:50, 22. Katelyn Everett 24;08, 26. Madison Anderson 24:51, 31. Sophia Brown 26:34, 32. Amelia Martinez 26:37 at Baker Park, Kewanee 3 miles Team scores 1. Orion 36, 2. Bureau Valley 39, 3. Ridgewood 67, 4. Mid-County 77 Top 5 finishers 1. Haley Weidner (BV) 20:40, 2. Vogt (Kewanee) 21:45, 3. Rennick (Stark County 22:40, 4. Wampler (O) 22:44, 5. King (KEW) 23:41 Bureau Valley runners: 9. Heather Williams 24:29, 11. Hannah Williams 24:54, 13. Nataleigh Nugent 25:27, 24. Sydney Sweenie 28:38, 26. Marissa Mungia 28:45

Boys golf Tuesday’s results at Emerald Hill, Sterling Par 36

STERLING 167, ROCHELLE 206 Medalist: Ryan Blackburn (S) 39 Sterling scores: Nick Ceruzzi 42, Brady Bostelman 43, Adam Oelrichs 43, Nate Olson 44, Nick Olds 45, Jake Alston 48, Luke Steinke 51 at PrairieView, Byron Par 36

STILLMAN VALLEY 178, DIXON 184 Medalist: Evan Christianson (SV) 39 Dixon scores: Cole Ruckman 42, Jake Bonnell 43, Anton Halla 48, Patrick Johnson 51, Nolan Halla 57 at Rock River Golf and Pool Par 34

BYRON 159, ROCK FALLS 169 Medalist: Trent Snodgrass (B) 38 Rock Falls scores: Bronson Mintun 40, Nolan Moeller 42, Cooper Kilberg 43, Mitchel Guzzle 44, Andrew Ashley 47, Zach Wildman 55

Medalist: Cameron Ehlers (WC), Tim Streight (RR) 41 Eastland scores: Curt Strauss 45, Austin Poffenberger 47, Shay Goellner 48, Collin Eubanks 49, Kaden Henze 53, Chris Kniss 54 Other West Carroll scores: Anthony Mendoza 44, Sean Keckler 44, Dawson Wurster 52, Matt Haring 55, Aaron Haring 57

Girls golf Tuesday’s results at Rock River Golf and Pool Par 35

BYRON 193, ROCK FALLS 211 Medalist: Kaley Mumma (Byron) 42 Rock Falls scores: Liz Lego 49, Tess Schaefer 53, Adison Wolf 51, Payton Law 58, Makayla Larson 69, Jessie Clevenger 73 at Mendota Golf Club Par 36

OREGON 199, MENDOTA 261 Medalist: Abi Scheidecker (O) 42 Other Oregon scores: Ali Scheidecker 51, Abby Martin 53, Haley Repass 53, Bre Bicksler 63, Allison Hunt 64 Monday’s late results at Emerald Hill Par 36

PRINCETON 227, FREEPORT 236, STERLING 246 Medalist: Max Nesemeier (F) 46 Sterling scores: Emma Boze 54, Rachel Spencer 58, Jessica Rahn 66, Abbi Sheets 68, Caitlin Reese 78 at Coach’s Golf Course, Lena Par 36

EASTLAND 207, PEARL CITY 235, LENA-WINSLOW 246 Medalist: Karissa Freidag (E) 46 Other Eastland scores: Grace Norton 50, Bailey Heckman 51, Jenna French 60, Chloe Anderson 84

Girls tennis Tuesday’s results at Princeton Singles No. 1: Angelica Jones (P) def. Katie Hammitt, 6-1, 6-1 No. 2: Alane Bratt (D) def. Jessica Krohn, 7-5, 6-2 Doubles No. 1: Elise Blocki, Mallory Wheeler (P) def.

Aleasha Penn, Larissa Gallardo, 6-4, 6-4 No. 2: Jacqueline Fazekas, Sara Ackerson (D) def. Mackenzie Geldean, Julia Bauer, (6-4, 7-6 (7-4) No. 3: Danielle May, Alison Brown (P) def.

Lauren Turffs, Renata Young, 6-2, 6-1 at Sterling

OTTAWA 3, STERLING 2 Singles No. 1: Savanna Weitzel (O) def. Anna Ivarson, 6-3, 6-3 No. 2: Katelyn Grell (S) def. Jenna Pubentz, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 Doubles No. 1: Ellie Gallagher, Katie McGraw (O) def. Ali Prescott, Maura Scanlan, 6-3, 6-3 No. 2: Nadia Trujillo, Aly Meeks (S) def.

Allison Vargo, Emily Makeever, 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 10-4 No. 3: Silver Young, Carleigh CyonKnight (O) def. Abri Hale, Gianna Mancera, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3

Women’s tennis

OREGON 154, MENDOTA 183

Tuesday’s result at Glen Ellyn

at Spring Creek, Spring Valley Par 35

MORRISON 167, HALL 188, SHERRARD 215 Medalist: Ben Tegeler (M) 39 Other Morrison scores: Noah Hogue 40, Bryce Smith 40, Kyle McCoy 48, Mason Muur 48 Record: Morrison 14-4 (12-2 Three Rivers) at Sunset, Mount Morris Par 36

POLO 176, FORRESTON 184 Medalist: Bryan Edler (Forreston) 38 Polo scores: Christopher Rademacher 41, Trevin Woodin 44, Mack Llanas 45, Brix Clayton 46, Lane Hopkins 49, Tristin Woodin 57

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VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP

Warriors win big on road Dixon, Newman lose conference tilts; Hawks tame Tigers

By SVM Sports Staff

Tuesday’s stars

Sophomore Macie Good poundSommer Rhea, Oregon, 17 kills, ed eight kills to lead the Sterling 10 digs Golden Warriors to a 25-12, 25-18 victory on the road Tuesday over Hallie Nauman, Amboy, 9 kills NIB-12 West foe Rochelle.

Rachel Cobert, Erie, 7 kills, Kaylee Martin added seven kills 2 blocks, 12 digs and six digs for the Warriors (12-4, Emma Sitzmore, Morrison, 2-0), who also got 21 assists from 6 kills, 10 digs, 8 assists, 2 aces Alli Olson and three aces from Jay Borum. Jamy Trancoso added six digs, and Rashel Robinson stuffed and two aces, while Cassidy Wilson added six kills and two blocks. Kate three blocks.

Lutheran def. Dixon 25-15, 25-20: Payan had 10 assists, and Mady The Duchesses struggled with the Ferris finished with 22 digs and Crusaders’ height in a Big North- nine service points.

St. Bede def. Amboy 24-26, ern West loss in Rockford.

Erika Smith’s three kills led the 2 5 - 1 2 , 2 5 - 2 3 : The Clippers offense, while Kacey Koch dished dropped a three-set Three Rivjust eight assists for Dixon (7-5, ers match at home, despite Hallie 3-2). Jessa Long and Jamie Alten- Nauman’s nine kills.

Abbi Vaessen added five kills, and burg had two kills each, with Long Emma Lindenmeyer had four kills adding three digs and two aces.

Oregon def. Byron 25-22, 20-25, and 14 assists for Amboy (7-8-1, 25-21: Sommer Rhea had 17 kills 2-6). Delaney Wilhelm chipped in and 10 digs as the Hawks went on four digs and three aces.

Riverdale def. Morrison 19-25, the road and topped the Tigers.

Haylie Rorbeck dished 32 assists, 25-18, 25-18: Emma Sitzmore and Bre Cullen had 14 assists for had six kills, 10 digs, eight assists Oregon. Mackenzie Skoumal had and two aces, but the Fillies lost a five kills, three blocks and two Three Rivers match at home.

Allysa Criss and Kassidee Church aces, and Bailey Nelson added five spiked four kills each for Morrison kills and three blocks.

Rockridge def. Newman 27-25, (6-6, 3-4), with Church stuffing two 25-21: The Comets kept it close in blocks and Criss dishing six assists. both games but couldn’t earn a win Brooke Stralow added four blocks and six assists, and Lauren Vos (11 in a Three Rivers match at home.

Madalyn Wilson led Newman digs) and Jordan Schmidt (9 digs) (5-8, 4-3, TRAC) with seven kills paced the back-row defense.

Erie def. Hall 25-20, 25-20:

Rachel Cobert’s seven kills, two blocks and 12 digs led the Cardinals to a Three Rivers win in Spring Valley.

Delaney Tegeler also spiked seven kills, and she added eight digs and a block for Erie. Emily Cox had 16 assists and five kills, and Caitlin Maloney chipped in 11 assists, six digs and four kills.

Fulton def. Kewanee 25-10, 25-13: Betsy Leonard had eight kills

and three blocks as the Steamers routed the visiting Boilermakers.

Also for Fulton (11-5, 5-1 Three Rivers), Camerin Huizenga had 11 assists, three kills and two aces, and Averi Leitzen added six aces and three digs.

Falcons sweep on road: Megan Hill had six kills and eight digs to lead Faith Christian to a 25-20, 25-14 victory against Tri-State at Galena.

Sarah Smith had six kills and six assists, and Kelsey Leach added six assists and four aces.

In a second match, Faith Christian (22-4) gained a 25-14, 21-25, 25-23 win against Madison. Leach had 12 assists and nine aces, Smith had nine kills, and Amanda LaPage added eight digs.

College volleyball Sauk def. Sandburg 25-13, 19-25, 25-21, 25-17: The Skyhawks post-

ed a four-set victory against the Chargers in Galesburg.

PRINCETON 3, DIXON 2

at Mendota Golf Club Par 36 Medalists: Carson Buck, Tyler Black, Matt Myers (O) 38 Other Oregon scores: Mitchell Nehrkorn 40, Zach Stromberg 42, Adam Merrill 42

LOCAL SPORTS

LAKE COUNTY 5, SAUK VALLEY 4 Singles 1. Mary Psakadze (LC) def. Allie Shank 6-2, 6-1 2. Brenda Zador (LC) def. Jessica Van Oosten 6-1, 6-3 3. Sarah Adorueppo (LC) def. Chantel Ordean 6-1, 6-1 4. Sarah Trobaugh (SV) def. Zhenya Yaborska 6-0, 6-0 5. Erin Boudreau (LC) def. Tessa Trujillo 6-3, 6-4 6. Macy Sullivan (SV) def. Izzy Biauchini 6-2, 6-0 Doubles 1. Zador, Adorueppo (LC) def. Shank, Ordean 6-2, 6-2 2. Van Oosten, Trobaugh (SV) def.

Psakadze, Yaborska 6-0, 6-0 3. Sullivan, Sidney Lippens (SV) def. Boudreau, Biauchini 6-3, 6-2 Record: Sauk Valley 0-5

GOLF ROUNDUP

Sterling rolls past Rochelle at home Rockets boys & girls fall; Hawks boys & girls sweep Mendota

By SVM Sports Staff

Ryan Blackburn carded a 3-over-par 39 to lead Sterling past Rochelle 167-206 on Tuesday at Emerald Hill.

Also for Sterling, Nick Ceruzzi had 42, while Brady Bostelman and Adam Oelrichs each had 43s.

Stillman Valley 178, Dixon 184:

The Dukes and Cardinals both fired three scores in the 40s, but medalist Evan Christianson’s 39 made the difference for Stillman Valley at PrairieView.

Cole Ruckman (42), Jake Bonnell (43) and Anton Halla (48) all broke 50 for Dixon.

Byron 159, Rock Falls 169: Bronson Mintun led the Rockets with a 40 in a loss to the Tigers at Rock River Golf and Pool.

Nolan Moeller (42), Cooper Kilberg (43) and Mitchel Guzzle (44) rounded out the Rock Falls scoring.

The medalist was Byron’s Trent Snodgrass with a 4-over-par 38.

Oregon 154, Mendota 183: Carson Buck, Tyler Black and Matt Myers each had 2-over-par 38s as the Hawks handled the Trojans at Mendota Golf Club.

Also for Oregon, Mitchell

Tuesday’s stars Carson Buck, Tyler Black & Matt Myers, Oregon, medalists with 2-over 38s Ryan Blackburn, Sterling, medalist with 3-over 39 Ben Tegeler, Morrison, medalist with 4-over 39 Abi Scheidecker, Oregon, medalist with 6-over 42 Nehrkorn fired a 40.

Morrison wins traingular: Ben Tegeler’s 4-over-par 39 led the Mustangs (167) past Hall (188) and Sherrard (215) in a TRAC triangular at Spring Creek in Spring Valley.

Noah Hogue and Bryce Smith added 40s for Morrison (14-4, 12-2).

Polo 176, Forreston 184: Christopher Rademacher led the Marcos to a win at Sunset Golf Course.

Rademacher shot a 41, while Trevin Woodin had a 44 for Polo (11-3).

Forreston’s Bryan Edler was the medalist with a 2-over-par 38.

Thunder, Cougars play in Lanark quad: River Ridge won a quadran-

gular with West Carroll, Eastland and Dakota at Lake Carroll.

River Ridge finished with 174, while the Thunder (181) took second, the Cougars (189) were third, and Dakota (210) was fourth.

Curt Strauss led Eastland with a 45, while Austin Poffenberger shot a 47.

West Carroll was led by Cameron Ehlers, who shared medalist honors with River Ridge’s Tim Steight as both shot 41s. Anthony Mendoza and Sean Keckler added 44s for the Thunder.

Girls golf Byron 193, Rock Falls 211: The Rockets dropped a home Big Northern West match at Rock River Golf and Pool.

Liz Lego led Rock Falls with a 49, Adison Wolf added a 51, Tess Schaefer had a 53, and Payton Law finished with a 58 in the loss.

Byron’s Kaley Mumma earned medalist honors with a 42.

Oregon 199, Mendota 261: Abi Scheidecker earned medalist honors with a 6-over-par 42 as the Hawks beat the Trojans at Mendota Golf Club.

Also for Oregon, Ali Scheidecker had 51, and Abby Martin and Haley Repass had 53s.

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“When Sydney and Emily are playing like that in the middle, it takes a lot of pressure off of our outside [hitters],” said O’Brien, who had eight kills and eight digs as she continues to close in on Linsey Brown’s career kills record. “When they get the job done like tonight, we can just keep our offense going and not let the other team back in it.”

Young started off Game 2 with a kill, then Bailey Bickett added another. O’Brien then had three kills in a six-point span, with Jordan Clevenger adding a kill and Emily Marcum stuffing a block, and the Rockets led 14-3 as coach Sheila Mammosser emptied the bench.

“Our communication was pretty good tonight, and we were really talking to each other out there,” said Arickx, who finished with five kills. “The defense played really well, and we just didn’t let Mendota get in a rhythm.”

The Trojans (2-13, 0-5) did rally a bit in the second game, cutting the deficit to 15-8 before back-to-back kills by Young and Arickx stopped the run. Kills

by Arickx and Bickett made it 19-10, then kills by Arickx

and O’Brien and a Young ace pushed it to 22-11. O’Brien’s final kill got the Rockets to match point, but Mendota stayed in it with a net violation and a hitting error by Rock Falls before a final serve went out of bounds to finish the match.

“We struggled a little bit defensively, even when we’d get touches at the net,” Mendota coach Jessica Brown said.

“But this team always seems to keep fighting, and try and bring themselves back when they get into a hole, and I was happy to see that again tonight.”

Sauer had four kills and two blocks for Rock Falls, and Young finished with three kills, five points and a team-high 12 digs. Setters Alexis Herrera (9 points, 8 assists) and Anna Austin (9 assists, 8 points) ran the offense and also were strong from the service line.

“We just came out hyped up and ready to go, and those first few kills were hit really hard,” Mammosser said. “I think that kind of got Mendota on their heels a little bit, and we just took advantage of every mistake they made.”

Haylie Barrera led the Trojans with six kills, and Mari Biers added three kills and two digs.

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com Baylee Tillman and Abby Phalen each spiked two kills, and Rock Falls’ Allie Renner (1) sets the ball as Mendota’s Haylie Barrera watches during Tuesday’s Allyson Kim dished nine assists. Big Northern West match at Tabor Gym. Every Rocket got on the stat sheet in a 25-12, 25-14 win.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

PREP ROUNDUP

Storm surge into second place Weidner paces Bureau Valley; McPherson leads Sterling

By SVM Sports Staff

Haley Weidner led the way with a first-place time of 20 minutes, 40 seconds as Bureau Valley was second in a four-team meet at Baker Park in Kewanee.

The Storm had 39 points, just behind Orion, which had 36.

Ridgewood (67) and Mid-County (77) rounded out the field.

Heather Williams (ninth, 24:29), Hannah Williams (11th, 24:54) and Nataleigh Nugent (13th, 25:27) were the next runners across the finish line for Bureau Valley.

Sterling wins quad: Maggie McPherson took first overall as Sterling (34) topped LaSalle-Peru (44), Marquette (70) and Ottawa (76) in a four-team meet in Ottawa.

McPherson won in 19:22, while Megan Barnhart was third in 20:33.

Carly Hansen (seventh, 21:40), Shayla Moorman (11th, 21:50) and Erin Long (12th, 22:20) were next for the Warriors.

Tuesday’s stars • Haley Weidner, BV cross country, 1st at Kewanee • Maggie McPherson, Sterling cross country, 1st at Ottawa

Boys cross country take third: Isaiah Moorman was sixth overall to lead Sterling (61) to third place in fourteam meet, behind Ottawa (32) and Marquette (59), and ahead of LaSalle-Peru (77).

Moorman had a time of 18:21, while teammate Mikio Martinez was seventh in 18:38.

Storm third at Kewanee: Yulian Osorio placed seventh overall to help Bureau Valley take third in a six-team meet at Baker Park in Kewanee.

The Storm had 81 points, behind Mid-County (33) and Rockridge (59).

Warriors

Girls tennis

Princeton 3, Dixon 2: The Duch-

esses dropped a nonconference road match, splitting the singles matches and losing two of three doubles matches.

Alane Bratt won at No. 2 singles for Dixon (2-4), while the No. 2 pair of Jacqueline Fazekas and Sara Ackerson also earned a win.

Ottawa 3, Sterling 2: The Golden Warriors dropped a NIB-12 West match at home.

Katelyn Grell won at No. 2 singles for Sterling (7-3), while the No. 2 pair of Nadia Trujillo and Aly Meeks also earned a win.

College tennis

Lake County 5, Sauk Valley 4:

Sarah Trobaugh and Macy Sullivan each won in singles and doubles as the Skyhawks dropped a close one in Glen Ellyn.

Trobaugh teamed with Jessica Van Oosten in doubles, while Sullivan won with Sidney Lippens.

Sterling plays strong second half in victory POSSESSING

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“They came out in the second half positive,” Cebula said.

Tony Diaz increased his team-high scoring tally to 25 with the Warriors’ first two goals, one on a 13-yard center strike off a Jesus Velazquez assist with 7:10 gone, and the other on a penalty kick with 13:30 gone.

Carter Gearing made good on a 9-yard strike off a Miguel Gallardo assist with 41:33 gone.

About 6 minutes later, Gallardo bobbed one in off a deep cross pass from the left corner by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com Markel Kinnaman.

Sterling’s Sebastian Uresti (right) steals the ball Patrick Nelsen capped from a LaSalle-Peru player during their NIB-12 West off the scoring with a match Tuesday evening at Rsocoe Eades Stadium. 19-yard blast up the The Golden Warriors beat the Cavaliers 5-0. middle after a forward

clear by Jose “Beto” Barrientos with 63:18 gone.

“We weren’t looking at having a 2-0 lead at half,” Trujillo said. “Our coaches woke us up a little more, and in the second half we came out stronger right away and we got the goals we needed.”

The best chance for the Cavs came in the 38th minute. Osvaldo Martinez’s 3-yard chip-in attempt from the right post was knocked down

by Sterling keeper James Roddy.

“They play hard,” Cavs coach Leo Trujillo said of Sterling. “We told our players that this is where we want to be. We can look at what they’re doing, and can pick up a lot of things. We’re losing games, but we’re learning a lot.”

NHL | BLACKHAWKS

Things hardly back to normal for Kane Star winger takes ice in preseason opener amid rape investigation

BY CHRISTOPHER HINE Chicago Tribune

The Blackhawks’ mission since holding their clumsy and squirminducing news conference with Patrick Kane last week has been to find a way to bring things back to normal.

To the Hawks, normal was Tuesday night at the United Center – several thousand fans in the seats waiting in breathless anticipation for Kane or one of his teammates to do something dazzling on the ice.

Nights like Tuesday are the product of what the Hawks have tried so desperately to create over the last decade through careful brand management and building a three-time championship roster – a nearly packed house for an exhibition game when just 10 years ago, only a few thousand would show up for a regularseason game.

But for as normal as it may have seemed on Tuesday, it is anything but that for the Hawks and Kane, the winger who remains under investigation for an alleged sexual assault at his home in western New York.

Kane himself acknowledged those circumstances before Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime victory against the Red Wings when he described arriving at Monday’s fan festival, an otherwise unremarkable intrasquad scrimmage. As Kane drove up, he noticed the fans who were wearing No. 88 jerseys. Typically, that sight is nothing special. This time, under these circumstances, it was to Kane.

“Support has been really good,” Kane said. “Just driving in last night, you see some No. 88 walking into the building and things like that. It’s pretty cool to see.

Fans have always been great here, but especially the past week or so, the support has been great. It’s kind of what you come to expect from Chicago fans.”

Or in other words, Kane appreciates the support.

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The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane warms up before Tuesday’s preseason game against the Red Wings at the United Center. Kane assisted on Chicago’s winning goal in overtime.

The Hawks have drawn a mountain of scrutiny from local, national and Canadian media, and from some corners of their fan base for allowing Kane to dress in a Hawks sweater while the investigation is ongoing.

Kane can’t answer questions from the media without the presence of a Hawks public relations official who is ready to shut down any inquiry that may be tangentially related to the investigation.

“One goal” has been replaced by “Hockey questions only, please.”

There was hockey Tuesday night, with the Red Wings in town and Kane on the ice. Before the game, the scoreboard camera caught Kane heading back into the dressing room. A loud cheer came from the crowd. When Kane hopped over the boards for his first shift with Artem Anisimov and Teuvo Teravainen, a loud cheer came from the crowd.

Kane is still trying to get back up to speed on the ice. He had a rare giveaway in the Hawks’ zone dur-

ing the first period, then he lost his footing and gave the puck away in the Red Wings’ zone later in the period. But he flashed a vintage play at the end of the game, when he sent a pretty pass to defenseman Trevor Daley, who scored the winning goal during the three-onthree overtime.

“With all the skating we’re doing, it seems like you get back into that stride pretty quick,” Kane said.

“It’s something you try to improve on every day, skating and shooting, stick-handling, all that stuff to make sure you’re ready to go once the season starts.”

But questions linger as to whether Kane will be there when the season starts.

The Erie County district attorney’s office is expected to begin grand jury proceedings later this month. If Kane is charged, it will likely result in an immediate indefinite suspension from the NHL. But until there is movement in the case, the Hawks will operate as if everything is normal.

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Bears running back Matt Forte runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of their game Sunday in Chicago.

Clausen in for tough test Sunday vs. Seahawks DEPTH

after Clausen practices with the starters.

From a game-planning standpoint, coordinator Adam Gase will colOverall, in a repeat of laborate with Clausen Week 1, the Bears’ edge during the week about rushers did not consiswhat plays Clausen tently beat blocks rushing the passer. That said, likes running and what the most impactful failed defenses he’s comfortable against. That should rush Sunday resulted also help Gase call plays from not finishing. on Sunday. In the CarMcPhee’s failure to dinals game, Clausen sack Carson Palmer on was thrust into the game third-and-10 in the second quarter changed the during a sequence that included three straight game. With the score sudden changes, which 14-14 and in an obvilimited the Bears’ ability ous passing situation, to regroup after Cutler’s McPhee and Allen both lined up on the right side injury.

That said, it’s up to of the line. McPhee beat Clausen to prove he’s left guard Ted Larsen more than just a placewith a violent twoholder. He must show handed inside move. the rhythm and timing He breached the offenhe’s established with sive line before Palmer receivers down the depth reached the top of his chart, such as Marquess drop. Terrific.

Wilson and Josh Bellamy, But McPhee simply in practice over the last missed the tackle when two seasons.

Palmer slid to his left.

Consistency throwing The Bears’ top free the ball was a major agent this year got both hands on the 35-year-old issue for Clausen during the preseason. His quarterback and didn’t bring him down. Palmer accuracy would impress at times, and then he’d climbed the pocket and completed a 13-yard pass miss targets. He’ll have a razor-thin margin for to John Brown, who ran error against a hungry an excellent comeback Seahawks team, who route against Alan Ball. could put up big numInstead of getting the bers because of their ball back to a Bears speed advantage on both offense that was humsides of the ball. ming, the Cardinals 3. The Bears are serineeded just four plays ous about preserving and a defensive pass interference against Ball running back Matt Forte for 16 games. to take a 21-14 lead they The team planned to never relinquished. play rookie Jeremy LangThe outside linebackford for a whole series ers did provide some positive moments – par- as part of a season-long effort to lighten Forte’s ticularly McPhee and workload and ensure his Young in run defense, availability. It occurred and Allen’s fantastic on the second drive, as individual effort on his the Bears dialed up the interception. But overzone-read option. It will all, the pressure on the quarterback has not been be interesting to see whether the Bears consisconsistent or sufficient to disrupt the Packers’ or tently spell Forte early in games, or pick different Cardinals’ quality passspots to give him a break. ing attacks. The secondIt isn’t about depressing ary has been exposed as Forte’s numbers and a result. diminishing his value at 2. Quarterback Jimmy the bargaining table next Clausen was not the offseason. Heck, he still answer in relief of Jay leads the NFL with 48 Cutler, but ... ... let’s see how Clausen touches through 2 weeks.

The Bears’ new regime does after a full week of recognizes Forte’s ability practice with the firstto contribute on all three team offense. Every downs and in all three backup quarterback phases of the running deserves that patience. back position – running, Of course, expectareceiving and blocking. tions for Sunday have They want to keep him a low ceiling. Clausen faces one of the toughest relatively fresh and effecassignments any quarter- tive into November and back can in today’s NFL – December. The way the against the Seahawks on Bears see this season, how they finish is much the road. But a few elemore important than ments of the operation should go more smoothly how they start.

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TUESDAY’S 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 2 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

W New England 2 N.Y. Jets 2 Miami 1 Buffalo 1

Pct 1.00 1.00 .500 .500

PF 68 51 37 59

PA 53 17 33 54

Jacksonville Tennessee Indianapolis Houston

Pct .500 .500 .000 .000

PF 32 56 21 37

PA 40 42 47 51

Pct 1.00 .500 .500 .000

PF 57 38 64 46

PA 32 45 46 56

Pct 1.00 .500 .500 .500

PF 50 50 52 51

PA 37 66 52 51

Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh Baltimore Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T Pct PF 0 0 1.00 47 1 0 .500 34 2 0 .000 46 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 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’s game Kansas City at Green Bay, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas Washington N.Y. Giants Philadelphia

W 2 1 0 0

PA 36 27 51 46 PA 44 26 61 57 PA 40 36 59 79 PA 42 55 46 61

College football 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.

Top 25 schedule

Friday’s game No. 21 Stanford at Oregon State, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Ohio State vs. W. Michigan, 2:30 p.m.

No. 2 Michigan St. vs. Central Michigan, 11 a.m.

No. 3 Mississippi vs. Vanderbilt, 6 p.m.

No. 3 TCU at Texas Tech, 3:45 p.m.

No. 5 Baylor vs. Rice, 2 p.m.

No. 6 Notre Dame vs. UMass, 2:30 p.m.

No. 7 Georgia vs. Southern U., 11 a.m.

No. 8 LSU at Syracuse, 11 a.m.

No. 9 UCLA at No. 16 Arizona, 7 p.m.

No. 12 Alabama vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 3 p.m.

No. 13 Oregon vs. No. 18 Utah, 7:30 p.m.

No. 14 Texas A&M vs. Arkansas at Arlington, Texas, 6 p.m.

No. 17 Northwestern vs. Ball State, 7 p.m.

No. 19 USC at Arizona State, 9:30 p.m.

No. 20 Georgia Tech at Duke, 11 a.m.

No. 22 BYU at Michigan, 11 a.m.

No. 22 Wisconsin vs. Hawaii, 7 p.m.

No. 24 Oklahoma St. at Texas, 2:30 p.m.

No. 25 Missouri at Kentucky, 6:30 p.m.

MLB American League East Division W L Pct Toronto 86 65 .570 New York 83 67 .553 Baltimore 74 76 .493 Tampa Bay 73 78 .483 Boston 72 78 .480 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 87 63 .580 Minnesota 77 73 .513 Cleveland 74 75 .497 Chicago 72 79 .477 Detroit 70 81 .464

GB — 2½ 11½ 13 13½ GB — 10 12½ 15½ 17½

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West W Texas 80 Houston 80 Los Angeles 77 Seattle 74 Oakland 64

Division L Pct 69 .537 72 .526 74 .510 77 .490 86 .427

Tuesday’s box scores

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New York Houston Minnesota Los Angeles

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67 72 73 74

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Tuesday’s results Baltimore 4, Washington 1 N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 4, 10 innings Detroit 2, Chicago White Sox 1, 10 innings Tampa Bay 5, Boston 2 Minnesota 3, Cleveland 1 L.A. Angels 4, Houston 3 Seattle 11, Kansas City 2 Texas at Oakland, late Today’s games Chicago White Sox (Montas 0-0) at Detroit (Verlander 3-8), 12:08 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Tropeano 2-2) at Houston (Fiers 2-1), 1:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 9-11) at Washington (Scherzer 12-11), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nova 6-8) at Toronto (Stroman 2-0), 6:07 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Smyly 3-2) at Boston (Porcello 8-13), 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 8-14) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 10-9), 7:10 p.m.

Seattle (Elias 5-8) at Kansas City (Ventura 12-8), 7:10 p.m.

Texas (Lewis 16-8) at Oakland (Doubront 3-2), 9:05 p.m.

Thursday’s games Texas at Oakland, 2:35 p.m.

Baltimore at Washington, 3:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Boston, 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Seattle at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

TIGERS 2, WHITE SOX 1, 10 innings, Chicago

Detroit ab r h bi ab r h bi Eaton cf 3 0 1 1 RDavis lf 5 0 2 1 Abreu 1b 4 0 0 0 Kinsler 2b 4 0 0 0 TrThm rf 4 0 0 0 MiCarr 1b 4 0 1 0 MeCarr lf 4 0 0 0 VMrtnz dh 4 0 0 0 AvGarc dh 4 0 0 0 JMrtnz rf 4 1 2 0 AlRmrz ss 3 0 0 0 Cstllns 3b 3 0 2 0 CSnchz 2b 3 0 0 0 AnRmn 3b 1 0 0 0 Flowrs c 2 0 0 0 JMcCn c 4 0 1 1 Shuck ph 1 0 0 0 DMchd ss 3 0 0 0 Ge.Soto c 0 0 0 0 Gose cf 3 1 1 0 Saladin 3b 3 1 1 0 Totals 31 1 2 1 Totals 35 2 9 2 Chicago 000 000 001 0—1 Detroit 000 000 100 1—2 Two outs when winning run scored.

DP–Chicago 3. LOB–Chicago 1, Detroit 6.

3B–Saladino (4), R.Davis (10). CS–Eaton (8).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Quintana 7 8 1 1 1 5 Petricka 2 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Duke L,3-6 0 1 1 1 1 0 Detroit Da.Norris 5 0 0 0 0 4 Farmer 1 0 0 0 0 2 Krol 1 0 0 0 0 0 VerHagen H,2 1 0 0 0 0 1 N.Feliz BS,6-13 1 2 1 1 0 1 B.Hardy W,5-3 1 0 0 0 0 1 Duke pitched to 2 batters in the 10th.

HBP–by Krol (Eaton). WP–Quintana.

Umpires–Home, Tripp Gibson; First, Tom Woodring; Second, Mark Carlson; Third, Brian Gorman.

T–2:55. A–27,829 (41,574).

National League East Division W L Pct New York 85 66 .563 Washington 78 72 .520 Miami 64 87 .424 Atlanta 61 91 .401 Philadelphia 57 94 .377 Central Division W L Pct z-St. Louis 95 56 .629 Pittsburgh 91 60 .603 Chicago 89 62 .589 Cincinnati 63 87 .420 Milwaukee 63 88 .417 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 85 64 .570 San Francisco78 71 .523 Arizona 72 78 .480 San Diego 70 80 .467 Colorado 63 88 .417

GB — 6½ 21 24½ 28 GB — 4 6 31½ 32 GB — 7 13½ 15½ 23

z-clinched playoff berth

Wild-card standings

Pittsburgh 91 Chicago 89 San Francisco78 Washington 78

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Tuesday’s results Baltimore 4, Washington 1 Atlanta 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Philadelphia 6, Miami 2 Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee 0 St. Louis 3, Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 6, Colorado 3 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, late San Francisco at San Diego, late Today’s games Baltimore (Tillman 9-11) at Washington (Scherzer 12-11), 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta (W.Perez 6-6) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 14-12), 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (D.Buchanan 2-9) at Miami (Conley 4-1), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Z.Davies 1-2) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 7-6), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Finnegan 1-0) at St. Louis (Lynn 11-10), 7:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Morton 9-8) at Colorado (Bergman 3-0), 7:40 p.m.

Arizona (Ch.Anderson 6-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 18-3), 9:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Peavy 7-6) at San Diego (Cashner 6-15), 9:10 p.m.

Thursday’s games Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 2:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Washington, 3:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 8:10 p.m.

CUBS 4, BREWERS 0 Milwaukee

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Gennett 2b 4 0 1 0 Fowler cf 3 1 1 0 LSchfr cf 4 0 0 0 Schwrr lf 3 2 2 1 Lind 1b 4 0 0 0 AJcksn rf 0 0 0 0 KDavis lf 4 0 1 0 Bryant 3b 4 1 2 3 DoSntn rf 3 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 4 0 0 0 Segura ss 3 0 0 0 StCastr 2b 3 0 1 0 HPerez 3b 2 0 1 0 ARussll ss 1 0 0 0 Lohse p 0 0 0 0 Coghln rf-lf 3 0 0 0 SPetrsn ph 1 0 0 0 MMntr c 3 0 0 0 Knebel p 0 0 0 0 J.Bae ss-2b 3 0 0 0 Maldnd c 2 0 0 0 Arrieta p 3 0 1 0 Cravy p 1 0 0 0 YRiver 3b 2 0 0 0 Totals 30 0 3 0 Totals 30 4 7 4 Milwaukee 000 000 000 — 0 Chicago 002 010 01x — 4 DP–Milwaukee 1. LOB–Milwaukee 4, Chicago 5. 2B–Gennett (17), Schwarber (6), Bryant (30). HR–Bryant (26).

IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee Cravy L,0-8 4 3 2 2 2 3 Lohse 3 2 1 1 1 3 Knebel 1 2 1 1 0 2 Chicago Arrieta W,20-6 9 3 0 0 1 11 T–2:22. A–36,270 (40,929).

CARDINALS 3, REDS 1 Cincinnati

St. Louis ab r h bi ab r h bi Bourgs cf 5 0 2 0 MCrpnt 3b 4 1 2 0 Bruce rf 4 1 1 1 Pham cf 3 0 1 2 Votto 1b 3 0 0 0 Heywrd rf 3 0 1 0 Phillips 2b 4 0 1 0 JhPerlt ss 2 1 0 0 Frazier 3b 3 0 1 0 MAdms 1b 1 0 0 0 B.Pena c 3 0 2 0 Grichk ph 1 0 0 0 Lornzn pr 0 0 0 0 MrRynl 1b 0 0 0 0 LeCure p 0 0 0 0 Moss ph-1b 1 0 0 0 DJssJr ph 1 0 0 0 Pisctty lf 3 0 1 0 Villarrl p 0 0 0 0 Wong 2b 3 0 1 1 Suarez ss 3 0 1 0 T.Cruz c 4 1 1 0 Duvall lf 4 0 3 0 Lackey p 2 0 0 0 Sampsn p 2 0 0 0 GGarci ph 1 0 0 0 Cingrn p 0 0 0 0 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 Brnhrt ph-c 2 0 0 0 Cishek p 0 0 0 0 Totals 34 111 1 Totals 28 3 7 3 Cincinnati 100 000 000 — 1 St. Louis 001 000 11x — 3 DP–Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 3. LOB–Cincinnati 9, St. Louis 8. 2B–Phillips (17), M.Carpenter (40), Pham (7). HR–Bruce (25). SB–Heyward (23). S–Suarez. SF– Pham, Wong.

IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Sampson 5 1/3 4 1 1 3 1 Cingrani 2/3 0 0 0 1 0 LeCure L,0-2 1 2 1 1 0 1 Villarreal 1 1 1 1 1 2 St. Louis Lackey W,13-9 7 9 1 1 0 7 Siegrist H,26 1 1 0 0 2 2 Cishek S,4-9 1 1 0 0 0 2 T–3:06. A–43,981 (45,399).

NHL preseason Tuesday’s results Boston 2, Washington 1, OT Columbus (ss) 3, St. Louis (ss) 1 Philadelphia 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 Pittsburgh 7, Carolina 3 Florida 3, Dallas 2 Toronto 2, Montreal 1, OT Nashville 3, Tampa Bay 2, OT St. Louis (ss) 5, Columbus (ss) 2 Minnesota 1, Winnipeg 0, OT Chicago 5, Detroit 4, OT Colorado 5, Anaheim 4, OT San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Arizona at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s games Ottawa at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 5, RED WINGS 4, OT Detroit 0 1 3 0—4 Chicago 2 1 1 1—5 First Period–1, Chicago, Baun 1 (Garbutt, Hejda), 7:16. 2, Chicago, Toews 1 (Daley, Rundblad), 8:24.

Second Period–3, Chicago, Teravainen 1 (Toews, Seabrook), 6:24 (pp). 4, Detroit, Mantha 1 (Miele, Paetsch), 14:55.

Third Period–5, Chicago, Garbutt 1 (Seabrook), 2:39. 6, Detroit, Sheahan 1 (Paetsch, Jensen), 5:58. 7, Detroit, Pulkkinen 1 (Miele, Marchenko), 12:53. 8, Detroit, Glendening 1 (Athanasiou, Sheahan), 17:55 (pp).

Overtime–9, Chicago, Daley 1 (Anisimov, Kane), 1:40.

Shots on Goal–Detroit 15-12-10-1–38.

Chicago 16-15-4-2–37.

Goalies–Detroit, Howard, McCollum. Chicago, Darling, Visentin. A–20,736 (19,717).

Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Traded QB Matt Cassel and an undisclosed 2017 draft pick to Dallas for a 2017 fifth-round draft pick CHICAGO BEARS — Signed QB David Fales from the practice squad. Waived CB Bryce Callahan.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed QB Tony Romo injured reserve-return. Placed DT Terrell McClain on injured reserve. Signed RB Gus Johnson to the practice squad.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed WR Rashad Greene on injured reserve-return.

Re-signed WR Bryan Walters. Signed OT Tyrus Thompson and LB Jordan Tripp to the practice squad.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Released WR Preston Parker. Signed DT Kenrick Ellis.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed WR Titus Davis to the practice squad. Released DE Jordan Williams from the practice squad.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Claimed CB David Amerson off waivers from Washington. Waived S Tevin McDonald. Signed RB Rajion Neal to the practice squad.

Released RB George Atkinson III from the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Released Fs Hayden McCool, Radovan Bondra and Roy Radke.

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Signed D Erik Johnson to a seven-year contract extension, through the 2022-23 season.

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Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta fields a ground ball by Scooter Gennett and throws him out at first base during Tuesday’s game in Chicago. Arrieta tossed a 3-hitter as the Cubs won 4-0.

Milestones galore Arrieta, Bryant power Cubs to win By the Associated Press

Jake Arrieta threw a three-hitter to become the first pitcher in the major leagues to reach 20 wins, Kris Bryant set the Cubs rookie record for home runs, and Chicago inched closer to a playoff berth with a 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.

Looking loose after manager Joe Maddon entertained the team with a petting zoo in the outfield at Wrigley Field before the game, Arrieta (20-6) struck out 11 for Chicago, whose magic number for making its first postseason in seven years dropped to three.

The right-hander retired 14 in a row at one point in becoming the first Cubs pitcher to win 20 games since Jon Lieber in 2001.

Bryant, whose April 17 debut was one of the most anticipated in years, hit a two-run homer in the third off Tyler Cravy (0-8) to give Chicago a 2-0 lead. It was Bryant’s 26th longball, besting Billy Williams’ mark in 1961. Bryant added a run-scoring double in the eighth.

Kyle Schwarber was credited with an RBI double in the fifth when shortstop Jean Segura couldn’t catch his high popup to short right field, allowing Dexter Fowler to score.

But Tuesday belonged to Arrieta, who added another accomplishment

with its second straight low-scoring victory over Cincinnati. Steve Cishek worked the ninth to earn his first save for St. Louis.

Pham hit a sacrifice fly to deep center in the seventh that scored Tony Cruz and broke a 1-all tie. Pham drove in the Cardinals’ first run with a third-inning double that brought in Matt Carpenter, who doubled with one out.

Today’s games • White Sox (Montas 0-0) at Tigers (Verlander 3-8), 12:08 p.m.

(CSN/670 AM) • Brewers (Davies 1-2) at Cubs (Hendricks 7-6), 7:05 p.m.

(CSN/780 AM) • Reds (Finnegan 1-0) at Cardinals (Lynn 11-10), 7:15 p.m.

(FSN/95.7 FM) to a fine season that included a no-hitter Aug. 30 at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

By beating Milwaukee, he became the first Chicago pitcher since Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins in 1971 to win at least 20 games and strike out at least 200 in a season. He also lowered his ERA to 1.88, giving him a chance to become the Cubs’ first qualifying starter with a sub-2.00 ERA since Grover Cleveland Alexander had a 1.91 mark in 1920.

Cardinals 3, Reds 1:

John Lackey pitched seven strong innings, rookie Tommy Pham continued his productive hitting, and the Cardinals beat the Reds in St. Louis.

Lackey (13-9) allowed only a first-inning homer

by Jay Bruce during his 16th quality start in 16 outings at Busch Stadium. The veteran righthander struck out seven, walked none and lowered his home ERA to 1.97.

St. Louis improved to a major league-best 95-56

Tigers 2, White Sox 1, 10 inn.: Rajai Davis’

two-out triple in the 10th gave Detroit a victory over the visiting White Sox, one inning after the Tigers lost a combined no-hitter.

Anthony Gose drew a two-out walk from Zach Duke (3-6) in the 10th.

Davis sliced a 3-1 fastball into the corner in right field, and Gose easily beat Trayce Thompson’s throw to the plate.

Blaine Hardy (5-3) got the win with a scoreless 10th.

The Tigers were two outs away from the first combined no-hitter in franchise history, but Neftali Feliz, making his debut as the Tigers’ closer after Bruce Rondon was sent home earlier in the day, couldn’t finish it.

With one out, Tyler Saladino tripled to break up the no-hitter, and Adam Eaton, who had broken up Detroit’s attempt at a perfect game by being hit with a pitch in the seventh, tied the game with a single.

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At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Lemuel A. Jones and Mary A. Jones, Defendants, case No. 2015 CH 21 as sale officer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A part of Lot Number Thirtyone (31) of Assessor’s Plat No. One (1). Neighbour’s Series, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Lee County, Illinois in Book “C” of Plats at page 33, and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Lot 31, thence Westerly along the South line of said lot, 48 feet; thence Northerly, parallel with the Easterly boundary line of said lot, a distance of 105 feet; thence Southerly along the Easterly line of said lot, 105 feet to the place of beginning, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois, commonly known as 1317 W. 6th Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021. DESCRIPTION: 2 bedroom ranch home with one bath, full basement, one car detached garage with approximately 707 square feet of living area. INSPECTION: Contact Natalie Cole at Sterling Federal Bank, phone 815288-3327 to determine if property is available for inspection.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2014 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale.

Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. AUCTIONEER: LYLE DIRKS, IL 440000128, STERLING, IL, PH. 815-626-3358

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock FallsDixon v. Linda D. Knoll, Linda D. Knoll d/b/a The Bistro, Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors, Kathryn L. Kuebel d/b/a Creative Licence, Don Knight's Electric, LLC, Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Case No. 15 CH 47, Lee County, Illinois, on September 1, 2015, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder. dee@egbl.com(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Glen S. Hughes, Community Bank President, Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon, 1021 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, Illinois 61021, (815) 284-8500.

(B) Both the legal description of the real estate and the common address are as follows: The Easterly 30 feet of the Westerly 75 feet of Lots 4 and 7 in Block 7, in the Original Town, (now City) of Dixon, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 319 W. First Street, Dixon, IL 61021 (C) The improvement on the real estate is a restaurant.

(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows: The Lee County Old Courthouse, 112 East Second St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2015.

(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC

By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com Sept. 16, 23, 30, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015 – 1:30 P.M. 810 2ND AVENUE, STERLING, IL 61081

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W14-2101 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Christopher Clark; Melanie R. Clark; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Defendants.

14 CH 81 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff John Simonton, Sheriff of Lee, Illinois, will on October 15, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 603 Main Street, Ashton, IL 61006 PIN: 03-04-27-305-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W14-2101. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W14-2101 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com Sept. 9, 16, 23, 2015

At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Timothy D. Hendricks and Susan R. Hendricks, Defendants, case No. 2015 CH 19 ST as sale officer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 in Block 1 of Lipes Addition to the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded June 16, 1876 in Plat Book 3, page 12; Excepting the portion thereof described as follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of said Block 1, 103 feet South of the Northwest Corner thereof; thence extending Southerly on the said West line of Block 1, 77 feet; thence extending Southeasterly on the said West line of Block 1 at an angle of 173° 30' measured clockwise from the last described course, 50.2 feet to the Southwest Corner of Block 1; thence Northeasterly on the South line of said Lot 4, Block 1, 159.85 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 4; thence Northerly on the East line of said Lot 4, 117.5 feet to a point 81 feet South of the Northeast Corner thereof; thence Southwesterly in a direct line 165.63 feet to the place of beginning commonly known as 810 2nd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081. DESCRIPTION: Two story, 3 bedroom home with 2 ¼ baths on a corner lot. Home contains partial basement with approximately 2,334 square feet of living area with central air and a 2 car detached garage. Good location. INSPECTION: Contact Melissa Freas at Sterling Federal Bank, phone 815-622-3369 to determine if property is available for inspection. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession.

All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2014 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale.

Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. AUCTIONEER: LYLE DIRKS, IL 440000128, STERLING, IL, PH. 815-626-3358

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION

ESTATE OF MERLYN E. BOOK, Deceased.

No. 15 P 101 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MERLYN E. BOOK, Letters of Office were issued to JOYCE E. BOOK, 30780 Penrose Road, Sterling, Illinois, 61081, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before March 11, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 4th day of September, 2015.

Joyce E. Book, Independent Representative Mark E. Zumdahl WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 September 9, 16, 23, 2015

CITY OF AMBOY NOTICE OF INTENT TO DEMOLISH Re: Property located at 622 E. Main, Amboy, Illinois 61310 Pin No. 02-15-14-355-008 Legal Description: All of Lot Four (4) and a portion of land One (1) Rod wide off the entire West side of Lot Three (3) all in Thompson's Addition to the City of Amboy, according to the Original Plat of said Addition of Record in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, Illinois.

Owner: Paul J. Lindstrom & Carol J. Lindstrom, Trustees under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated December 5, 2005, known as Trust No. 101, dated December 5, 2005, and recorded December 12, 2005 in Book 0512 at Page 1277 as Document No. 2005008813 PLEASE BE ADVISED that the above structures have been determined by the City of Amboy Building Official to be open and vacant and to constitute an immediate and continuing hazard to the City of Amboy. The City of Amboy intends to demolish the structures and to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners or lien holders of record fail to do so, as prescribed under 65 ILCS 5/1131-1(e).

DATE: Sept. 18, 2015

CITY OF AMBOY, By /s/ Thomas L. Sanders One of Its Attorneys

WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON P.C. Attorneys for the City of Amboy 202 East Fifth Street, P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081-0400 Telephone: 815-625-8200 Sept. 22, 23, 24, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMISSIONERS OF THE COLOMA TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO SELL NOT TO EXCEED $260,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BARK BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEBY GIVEN that the Coloma Township District, Whiteside County, Illinois (the “District”), will be hold at the Coloma Township Park District Offices, 508 East 11th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of not to exceed $260,000 for the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto.

By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Coloma Township Park District, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Donald Stindt Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners Coloma Township Park District Whiteside County, Illinois September 22, 2015

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 10 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Contractors Elite located at 918 Ave., Jackson Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 10th day of September A.D. 2015 Cathy Myers County Clerk Gerianne Knack, Deputy

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W14-2101

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 10 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Garage Grizzly Door located at 732 N. Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 10th day of September A.D. 2015.

Cathy Myers County Clerk Gerianne Knack, Deputy

Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Christopher Clark; Melanie R. Clark; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Defendants.

14 CH 81 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff John Simonton, Sheriff of Lee, Illinois, will on October 15, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: A PART OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 22 IN THE TOWN OF OGLE (NOW CALLED ASHTON) ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF SAID TOWN OF OGLE, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT : COMMENCING AT A POINT 193 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK NUMBER 20; THENCE SOUTH 64 FEET; THENCE WEST TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK NUMBER 22; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE 64 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 22; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 603 Main Street, Ashton, IL 61006 PIN: 03-04-27-305-001 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W14-2101. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W14-2101 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com Sept. 9, 16, 23, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff, v.

LINDA D. KNOLL; LINDA D. KNOLL d/b/a THE BISTRO; GITZ-MEIER REMODELING CONTRACTORS; KATHRYN L. KUEBEL d/b/a CREATIVE LICENCE; DON KNIGHT'S ELECTRIC, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 15 CH 47 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE (IT IS ADVISED THAT INTERESTED PARTIES CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS BEFORE BIDDING AT FORECLOSURE SALES.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE entered by the Court in Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon v.

Linda D. Knoll, Linda D. Knoll d/b/a The Bistro, Gitz-Meier Remodeling Contractors, Kathryn L. Kuebel d/b/a Creative Licence, Don Knight's Electric, LLC, UnOwners, and Non-Record known Claimants, Case No. 15 CH 47, Lee County, Illinois, on September 1, 2015, the property hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate are Glen S. Hughes, Community Bank President, Community State Bank of Rock Falls-Dixon, 1021 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, Illinois 61021, (815) 284-8500.

(B) Both the legal description of the real estate and the common address are as follows: The Easterly 30 feet of the Westerly 75 feet of Lots 4 and 7 in Block 7, in the Original Town, (now City) of Dixon, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 319 W. First Street, Dixon, IL 61021 (C) The improvement on the real estate is a restaurant.

(D) The real estate may not be inspected prior to the sale.

(E) The time and place of the sale are as follows: The Lee County Old Courthouse, 112 East Second St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2015.

(F) The terms of the sale are ten percent (10%) down at the time of the sale, payable in certified funds, and the full balance within seven (7) days.

(G) The case title, case number, and the Court in which the foreclosure was filed are specified above.

(H) No other information is required to be disclosed.

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS-DIXON, Plaintiff

By EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER LEE & CONSIDINE, LLC

By Douglas E. Lee Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com Sept. 16, 23, 30, 2015

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Send resume to: Freighthouse Kitchen & Bath Store 925 Depot Ave., Dixon IL 61021

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

Please send replies to: Box 1301 C/O Sauk Valley Classifieds P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081

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

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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.

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

Northside Elementary School in Morrison, IL. is currently accepting applications for a One-on-one Aide.

This position is 32 ½ hours per week.

Applicants must have paraprofessional license or teacher certification.

Submit letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Oetting, Principal, Northside School, 520 North Genesee St., Morrison, IL 61270

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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 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 Northside Elementary School in Morrison, IL. is currently accepting application for a Grade Level Aide.

This position is 5.9 hours a day. Applicants must have paraprofessional license or teacher certification.

Submit letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Oetting, Principal, Northside School, 520 North Genesee St., Morrison, IL 61270

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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.

Prior paratransit 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.

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.

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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.

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 P.O. Box 498 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

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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.

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.

Please send email of interest with experience, salary requirements, and contact information to: info@patch workinn.com No phone calls or drop ins, please!

Appointments will be scheduled. We are a smoke free facility.

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Direct Support Person (DSP) Program Taking applications for 130 hour paid DSP course.

Successful completion of the course will certify an individual to work as a Developmental Disability Aide on Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry. Flexibility with class schedule.

Must be 16 y.o., able to lift 50 lbs, no disqualifying conditions on IL Healthcare Background Check.

2601 Woodlawn Road Sterling, 61081 exceptional-care.org info@ectc1.com

ROCK FALLS TWP. HIGH SCHOOL has the following opening: Accounts Payable – 12 month, full-time position w/ benefits, including IMRF pension & health insurance. Starting salary - $10.50/hour. Job duties include customer service and accounts payable data entry w/basic understanding of double-sided accounting. Must be willing to learn fund-based accounting and Skyward software.

Previous computer experience required; Associate Degree in Accounting a plus.

To apply,please submit resume and letter of application by email to Mike Berentes,Principal at MikeB@rfhs301.org, or by mail to 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL

by September 28, 2015.

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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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READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential We problems. strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

Wanted P.T. Housekeeper Must pass background check Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE No phone calls please.

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We have an outstanding career opportunity in Rock Falls for a:

FULL TIME SERVICE TECHNICIAN

You will help build customer satisfaction by installing, repairing and maintaining propane gas systems and equipment.

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.

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

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Search for local job listings at saukvalley.com/jobs/

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

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.

For a confidential interview call Bob Gardner at 815-757-0401 or sent resume to kunesservice@kunescountry.com

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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.

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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Send cover letter and resume to: JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com - OR Sauk Valley Media, Jennifer Heintzelman P.O. Box 498 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

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8 wk old Lab puppies for adoption.

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No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

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Saturday, September 26 9:00 A.M. Auction City Sales Building 2505 W. 4th St., Dixon IL

For years the collectibles and antiques we will be selling were on display as part of the decor at The Friendship House Restaurant (Rt.30) Rock Falls plus other consignments.

Antiques - Collectibles - Firearms - Boy Scout memorabilia - Beer (breweriana) & adv. beer items - hundreds of Adv. items. 64” tall highwheeler bicycle with 56” high front wheel & 18” rear wheel, 4 gal. Red-Wing butter churn - Oak wall (crank) phone 3 - misc. nest of bowls - 5-10 misc. crocks, post cards, wooden & tin Adv. boxes, wood planes, copperboiler, graiteware pieces, C.I. items, counter top scale, beautiful old curved glass china cabinet (all original), outstanding oak side board w/ beveled mirror & animal paw carved legs w/ lion heads carved in legs, Duncan Phyfe dining room set, Oak parlor table, fancy carved & labeled oak parlor chair, R.S. Prussia sugar dish, Misc. pink dep. glass, original “Shirley Temple” cream pitcher, brass spitoon, glass baskets, 2 cut glass bowls, Fostoria fine crystal glasses, woods Bursler English China, Lg. model clipper ship, 20+ canes & walking sticks, 1872 Lee County Atlas, old Dixon registers & history books, vary RARE 1860’s Dentist (foot pump) drill, Fair Banks platform scale, military (U.S. Army) uniform, 20+ pipes in pipe rack, pool cue/cane stand, Indian (beaded) war club, arrow heads, pic. frame of bird points - wooden tie press, (early)1950 wind-up train, retro tools & games, Boy Scout items - Den leaders new hat, scout marked brass trumpet, many new neckerchiefs,scarves,flags,badges,pins,medallions,emblems etc., to be sold to the scouts 20-40 year old/new inventory - many misc. hand books & misc. literature items, order of the arrow books, scout master hand book, knife, belt & buckle, jamboree items, Pepsi & Royal Crown Alum. 6 pack carriers, many counter-top beer signs, beer chalks, wooden egg crate & 2 egg baskets, 1940’a Schlitz (Lg.) stand-up chalk board back bar sign, 1930 Schlitz stand-up bottle holder, misc. beer trays, wood snow sled, old 1920-60’s beer bottles, 60-80 old license plates misc. years & states, western spurs, buck saws, retro tools, cheese boxes, C.I. & granite water kettles, lots of Elvis & Marilyn M. posters, many tin signs for decorating, Sm. “prince” C.I. parlor stove, Oak Sec./bookcase w/ drop lid, Guns - Winchester Cent. 66 (in box), 30-30 lever action oct. barrel, Savage .22 model 72 lever action (rolling black style), Marlin 30-30 lever action model 3083 (new), 1806 early Fintload stamped Wilson (well marked),Winchester .22 pump model 1906 (A-1 shape), 30-30 shells, Lg. oil painting called “A hunting party on a wooden path” in a wonderful old frame by KalmanVecsey.This will be a fun sale w/ a little bit of everything in it - See more complete ad next week.

Taxidermy Work - mounted fish + pheasant mounted/stuffed; 2 coca cola light up signs Lg. 4’x5’ sq. styled curio cabinet, childs bent-wood rocker. 3 Sterling Silver candle sets. 2 Longaberger baskets (1- Lg. one), I.H. marked tractor tool box, ammo boxes and galv. buckets, retro hand tools.

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Consider what lifestyle changes you can make in order to feel at peace.

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Give others the chance to speak their minds.

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Get together with friends and colleagues for a physical or mental competition in order to let off steam and ease stress.

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