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EDUCATION

A surplus of mostly good news Education fund is in the black, schools add teachers, and music will fill the day – but state uncertainty still exists

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Jerry Rodriguez, left, and David Grande measure a piece of cardboard for their team’s boat Monday evening.

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BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM

STERLING – Duct tape fixes everything, right? Sterling High School junior Jerry Rodriguez hopes it can fix nerves, too.

He and senior David Lagunas arrived at their work site (Rodriguez’s garage) Sunday afternoon with the heaviest-duty duct tape they could find. After all, the Great Pirate Regatta Cardboard Boat Race is no joke.

“We’ve got the pre-boat jitters, basically,” Rodriguez admitted.

“I just want it to end up working out, not just go into the pond and sink right away.”

That’s right: the pond, regatta superfans. The annual gala, celebrating its 20th birthday, will return at 9 a.m. Wednesday to its original site: the pond at Thomas Park.

“I’m very excited,” physics teacher Elisa Gatz said Monday. “We’ve got the fountain in there, so if you veer too close, you get wet from the top. It’s like an obstacle course now.”

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Students combine creativity and stick-to-itiveness to get keep their physics project afloat

STERLING – The good news? The Sterling School Board will vote Wednesday on a budget that has a surplus in the education fund for the first time since 2011.

The caveat? The surplus could have been twice that projection, if not for the state’s decision to recover taxes it says it overpaid over the past couple of years.

A public hearing will precede the board’s vote on a fiscal year 2017 budget with an education fund that is $258,885 in the black.

The district is not sure when and how it will be recouped, but it has set aside $325,000 for the corporate personal property replacement tax overpayments the state reported in the spring.

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LEE COUNTY

Board’s vote on wind farm could come today Next stop for project would be before the Lee County Board

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DIXON – The Lee County Zoning Board is likely to make a recommendation today on a first-of-its-kind project to decommission and rebuild the Mendota Hills Wind Farm.

The board continued its discussion on the plan Monday on the wind farm’s proposal to uproot its 63 turbines and replace them with 27 to 34 larger, more efficient models. It’s the fourth time members have gathered to discuss the topic in meetings that have spanned 8 hours over the past few weeks.

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ELECTION 2016 | RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

Sparks fly at the debate

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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) – In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a “racist lie” about President Barack Obama.

Trump repeatedly cast Clinton as a “typical politician” as he sought to capitalize on Americans’ frustration with Washington.

Locked in an exceedingly close White House race, the presidential rivals tangled for 90-minutes over their vastly different visions for the nation’s future. Clinton called for lowering taxes for the middle class, while Trump focused

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more on renegotiating trade deals that he said have caused companies to move jobs out of the U.S. The Republican backed the controversial “stop-and-frisk policing” tactic as a way to bring down crime, while the Democrat said the policy was unconstitutional and ineffective.

The debate was confrontational from the start, with Trump frequently trying to interrupt Clinton and speaking over her answers. Clinton was more measured and restrained, but also needled the sometimes-thin-skinned Trump over his business record and wealth.

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Shooting victim would have begun his career Monday Public vigil on campus tonight CHAMPAIGN (AP) – A suburban Chicago man shot dead as he was walking by a fight on the University of Illinois campus over the weekend was to start a career as a registered nurse on Monday.

George Korchev, 22, of Mundelein, was killed early Sunday in one of a pair of shootings in Champaign. He was shot when a fight broke out at a party on campus where three others suffered non-critical wounds, while a fourth person was shot and injured a half-hour later a few blocks west of campus.

Police said the two shootings might be related and that none of the victims, who include a University of Illinois student, was involved in the violence. Officers are

searching for suspects.

Korchev recently passed his nursing board exam, said officials with Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where Korchev was a patient care tech.

“George was a valuable team member who was loved by his patients and known as a skilled, empathetic and selfless caregiver,” said the hospital’s president, Dominica Tallarico.

University of Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones said in an email to campus that a public vigil is planned for 7 p.m. today on the Main Quad to support the shooting victims. It will include a moment of silence and speeches from campus leaders.

“None of these victims was even involved in the incident or attended the party that started it all,” Jones wrote.

Brett J. Kazlauskas, 22, of Sterling; 2:46 a.m. Sunday on Fifth Avenue; domestic battery and resisting a peace officer; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Stephanie R. Gibson, 30, of Sterling; 9:15 a.m. Sunday at Locust and 23rd Street; no seatbelt; state citation issued.

Ryan J. Tillman, 18, of Morrison; 12:20 p.m. Sunday at East LeFevre Road and Fifth Avenue; disobeyed stop sign; state citation issued.

Selvie Qulafi, 19, of Dixon; 1:18 p.m. Sunday at East Third Street and 18th Avenue; no insurance; state citation issued.

Jennifer M. Hoover, 27, of Sterling; 1:46 p.m. Sunday on West Sixth Street; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Rock Falls Police

Bryan M. Welton, 24, of Rock Falls; 6:46 p.m. Sunday at First Avenue and 10th Street; disobeying a traffic control device; given notice to appear in court.

Keith T. Persico, 51, of Rock Falls; 3:36 p.m. Saturday at First and Dixon Avenue; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given notice to appear in court.

Michael A. Gallegos, 23, of Sterling; 11:52 p.m. Saturday at 12th Avenue and Sixth Street; driving while license revoked; given notice to appear in court.

Jakob C. Heide, 31, of Sterling; 12:28 p.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Dixon Avenue; unlawful use of a cell phone; given notice to appear in court.

Clay E. White, 52, of Rock Falls; 1:03 p.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Dixon Avenue; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Brittany C.M. Bohlken, 20, of Rock Falls; 11:15 p.m.

Friday at Fifth Avenue and 11th Street; no valid drivers

license; given notice to appear in court.

Jake D. Walls, 23, of Rock Falls; 8:47 a.m. Sunday at First Avenue and West Second Street; operation of uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration, failure to wear seatbelt; given notice to appear in court.

Nicholas D. Liszeo, 23, of Sterling; 6:26 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue; DeKalb County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

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Samuel A. Vickery, 20, of Plano; 2:25 p.m. Sunday at West Lincolnway and Emerson Road in rural Sterling; driving too fast for conditions, driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Nolan J. McCue, 24, of Aurora; 3:08 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; Scott’s Law violation – failure to yield to emergency vehicles, expired registration; given notice to appear in court.

Brett E. Benters, 33, of Sterling; 8:28 a.m. Friday on First Avenue in Rock Falls; civil violations – marijuana, drug paraphernalia.

Clay D. Velazquez, 18, of Rock Falls; 2:01 p.m.

Wednesday; criminal damage to state-supported property; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Ester J. Garza, 26, of Sterling; 9:47 a.m. Wednesday; Lee County warrant – failure to appear, driving while license suspended; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Parker J. Baker, of New Bedford; 1:50 p.m. Sept. 20 on state Route 40 south of Rock Falls; expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Cory J. Mitchell, 40, of Clinton, Iowa; Sept. 15 in Morrison; no valid driver’s license, illegal transportation of alcohol; taken to Whiteside County Sheriff’s office and released on individual bond.

Daniel P. Luhrsen, 49, of Morrison; Sept. 15 on Prairie Center Road near Dixie Drive in rural Morrison; driving too fast for conditions; citation issued.

David O. Echebarria, 26, of Fulton; Sept. 15 on state Route 78; no valid driver’s license, failure to update secretary of state; posted individual bond.

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Jason Alan Boatright, 23, of Dixon; 6:33 p.m. Sunday; warrants – failure to appear (driving while license suspended); failure to appear (driving 15 to 20 mph over limit); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Andre J. Flores, 33, of Dixon; 2:25 a.m. Sunday; Wisconsin warrant; taken to Lee County Jail.

Coy John Underhile, 33, of Tampico; 12:11 a.m. Sunday; unlawful possession of weapons by felons; possession of a firearm without requisite firearm owner’s identification card; possession of firearm ammunition without requisite firearm owner’s identification card; given notice to appear in court.

Dominic E. Underhile, 38, of Sterling; 10:47 p.m. Saturday; Whiteside County warrants – failure to appear (driving under the influence); failure to appear (battery); taken to Lee County Jail.

Brian Diaz, 23, of Rock Falls; 9:15 p.m. Saturday; operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Morgan M. Kelly, 20, of Orangeville; 2:31 a.m. Saturday; possession and consumption of alcohol; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Brandon S. Euler, 24, of Orangeville; 2:27 a.m.

Saturday; driving under the influence; illegal transportation of alcohol; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

William Lawrence Vogel, 32, of Dixon; 11:11 p.m.

Friday; warrant – contempt (failure to appear); Whiteside County warrant – failure to appear (no valid driver’s license); posted bond and

given notice to appear in court.

Adrian Stephon Hartness, 28, of Sterling; 10:44 p.m.

Friday; warrant – contempt (failure to appear); Whiteside County warrant – failure to appear (possession of marijuana); Ogle County warrant – possession of marijuana; taken to Lee County Jail.

Austin James Becker, 21, of Sterling; 6:30 p.m. Friday; warrants – disorderly conduct, failure to appear, petition to revoke; failure to appear, contempt; Whiteside County warrant – driving while license suspended, failure to appear; warrant – possession of 10 to 30 grams marijuana; taken to Lee County Jail.

Sarah Audrey Hupfauer, 18, of Sublette; 10:38 p.m.

Thursday; driving while license suspended; posted individual bond; given notice to appear in court.

Jorge L. Soto, 56, of Elgin; 12:29 p.m. Thursday; Kane County warrant – contempt; posted bond.

Mount Morris Police Breanna L. Mekemson, 18, of Mount Morris; Sept.

19; criminal trespass to land; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Roger L. Cover, 62, of Mount Morris; Sept. 20; outstanding Ogle County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Jennifer N. Long, 31, of Mount Morris; Sept. 20; Ogle County warrant; taken Ogle County Jail.

Cicero M. Chimbanda, 46, of Chicago; Friday; speeding; citation issued.

Clifford L. Gilbert, 38, of Mount Morris; Sunday; domestic battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Stephanie R. Thompson, 28, of Mount Morris; Sunday; Will County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

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CHALLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | STERLING

Students to peers: See You at the Pole Four girls organize prayer event with peace, inclusion in mind

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM

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STERLING – Sure, four young ladies would love to use a prayer gathering Wednesday morning to share their faith with their fellow Challand Middle School students.

More than that, though, they’d like to use their student-driven See You at the Pole event to erase lines between them and their peers.

“In our schools, there’s a lot of division between Catholics, Christians, Buddhists – they only hang out with these people, and they only hang out with these people – [but] with See You at the Pole, everybody can come together, no matter what their religion is, and just talk,” said 12-yearold Trinity Wimbley, whose mom, Irene LewisWimbley, is community outreach pastor of First Church of the Nazarene.

Trinity and her sister, Lyric, 13, and their friends, Torrie Nelson, 12, and Cadence Baker, 12, took a cue from the church’s Sunday school teachers – Irene’s mom, Ermelinda, and Torrie’s

Find See You at the Pole Challand on Facebook to learn more about the event organized by the Challand Middle School students.

Visit syatp.com to learn more about the 26-yearold student-led global initiative See You at the Pole. mom, Kim – and organized a 7 a.m. congregation at the flagpole in front of Challand.

“They challenge them weekly: What are you doing in your life that would actually prove you’re a Christian? How are you spending your time?” Irene said. “To hear them mention it, make fliers, and get organized, it’s awesome.”

The event, one of hundreds that will take place during Global Student Prayer Week, is not sanctioned by the school district. The girls can’t hang fliers, but they’ve handed them out, created an official Facebook page, and have asked friends after school to turn out. They say they’ve gotten a lot of commitments.

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Challand Middle School students Trinity Wimbley (from left), 12, Torrie Nelson, 12, Cadence Baker, 12, and Lyric Wimbley, 13, invite fellow students to a prayer session at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the flagpole in front of Challand Middle School in Sterling. ment or restriction or spiritual prerequisite. All students are welcome.

It transcends religion, Trinity said.

“What’s happening in America, I personally felt like this, a student-led event, is what we needed to do,” she said.

Her sister simply wants

to see more contagious kindness.

“If I’m nice to somebody else, they’re going to be nice to somebody else, and be in a good mood,” Lyric said.

Even before the chaos of shootings and the most tense presidential election in recent memory,

prayer was a solace for Cadence. She prays every night with her mother, even when she sleeps over at a friend’s house.

The mood around the world has made her even more deliberate about talking out what’s on her mind.

“It’s definitely kind of

scary, with all of this stuff happening,” she said.

Torrie said she’d like to be able to speak more freely about her faith in school.

“I still talk about God in school and stuff,” she said, “but if you invite people to pray, they might feel more free to talk about God inside of the school.”

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OBITUARIES Elsie M. Webb FRANKLIN GROVE – Elsie M. Webb, 80, of Franklin Grove, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Elsie was born July 11, 1936, in Woodlawn, the daughter of Lloyd and Alverta Mae (Layton) McDuffy.

She married Ronald Webb on June 5, 1954, in Dixon. Elsie was the head cook at Franklin Center High School for more than 30 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls. Elsie enjoyed cooking, quilting, and sewing.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald of Franklin Grove; one son, Rickey (Shelley) Webb of Carterville; one daughter, Christina (Milton) Wilcox of Franklin Grove; one sister, Pat (Everett) Waite of Rock Falls; one brother, George (Irene)

McDuffy of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren, Eric, Melissa, Steven, Amy, Chad, Jamie, Madison, and Clay; and 16 greatgrandchildren, Haleigh, Skylar, Madison, Kara, Lillian, Addie, Kenley, Nathan, Mitchell, Rayna, Brandon, Ethan, Sammy, Katie, Allie, and they are expecting another baby soon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister-in-law, Sherry McDuffy.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, and the memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with Pastor Dalmus Meeks, officiating.

A memorial has been established to Harvest Time Bible Church.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Donald R. Springer ROCKFORD – Donald R. Springer, 93, went to join the Lord on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.

Don, who resided at Fairhaven in Rockford, was born Sept. 29, 1922, in Princeton.

Donald was the son of Gilbert J. Springer and Eda (Oswald) Springer of Bradford. He married Janet Borop of Princeton in 1946. She died in 1979. In 1981, he married Connie James in Dixon. She died in 2010.

He graduated from Bradford High School, attended Illinois State, and graduated from the University of Illinois. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps. He taught ag at Ohio and Ashton for 3 years, before farming in the Ashton area until retirement. Don was an avid horseman, enjoyed golf, and was an enthusiastic bridge player. He was a member of the American Legion, the Gideons, and had served on the Ashton School Board for many years.

Don had been active in the Ashton and Dixon Methodist churches and

First Free Evangelical Church in Rockford.

He is survived by brothers, Joe (Blanche) Springer of Danville and John Springer of Princeton; son, Charles (Marilyn) Springer of Winnebago; daughters, Aneda (Larry) Ebert of Ashton and Paula (Rolf) Lichtenberg of Bend, Oregon; stepchildren, Don James of Texas, Gary James of Florida, Susan (Andy) Schumacher of Belvidere, and Kevin (Michele) James of New Mexico; nine grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.

He also is predeceased by his parents; brother, Roger Springer; sisterin-law, Cynthia; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2223 N. Mulford Road, Rockford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pegasus Special Riders in Oregon or Hope Reigns Ranch of Rockford.

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Sondra Hart ROCK FALLS – Sondra Hart, 77, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at her home.

She was born April 28, 1939, in Moline, the daughter of Harry Timothy and Myrtle Elletta (Charlberg) Viren.

She married Larry Hart on Aug. 8, 1964, in Rock Falls. She had worked at the Coloma Township offices for many years.

Survivors include her husband, Larry; her three sons, Tarry Hart, Leroy Hart, and Gary (Gretchen) Hart; her sisters, Vicki (Doug)

Lutyens of Rock Falls, Marlo (Tom) Neils of Colgate, Wisconsin, and Pam (Dave) Erby of Rock Falls; her brother, Tony (Ginny) Viren of Machesney Park; and five grandchildren, Dakota, Jalen, Ryann, Joslin, and Grant.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Pat Cacciapaglia.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, and the funeral at 1 p.m.

Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, with the Rev. Jeff Coester, officiating.

Eunice M. Thompson WALNUT – Eunice M. Thompson, 92, of Walnut, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Heritage Health in Walnut.

Garland Funeral Home in Walnut is handling arrangements.

Mary Lou Gaffey STERLING – Mary Lou Gaffey, 85, of Sterling, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at Parkway Center in Sterling.

Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling is handling arrangements.

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Robert W. ‘Bob’ Schmidt F R A N K L I N GROVE – Robert W. “Bob” Schmidt, 89, formerly of Harmon, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. His wife of 67 years, to the day, was at his side at The Meadows of Franklin Grove.

Bob was born July 17, 1927, in Dixon, the son of Arthur C. and Wilma (Krafock) Schmidt. He was a graduate of Dixon High School, Class of 1945. Upon graduation, he joined the Army Air Corps. He served in Japan and the Philippine Islands until the war ended. He completed his service with the military in 1947.

Bob married Ida Marie Schaefer on Sept. 23, 1949, in Harmon. He was employed at Reynolds Wire, and later at Medusa Portland Cement Plant, both in Dixon. He always made it a point to take yearly family vacations, and enjoyed special fishing trips with his sons.

Survivors include his wife of Franklin Grove; four sons, Edward R. (Georgia) of Dixon, Roger W. (Mindy) of Lena, Raymond C. (Meg) of Dixon, and Arthur H. (Jackie) of Dixon; his sister, Marilyn Smallwood

of Harmon; nine grandchildren, Karen (Bill) Stauffer, Angie (Eric) Meier, Mike (Lisa) Schmidt, Rob (Jen) Schmidt, Laura (Siza) Mtimbiri, Kevin Schmidt, Karla (Roger) Dickson, Jennifer (Aaron) Ragusa, and Kayla (Mike) Bellows; and 14 greatgrandchildren, Kelly and Abby Stauffer, Carson and Kendall Meier, Demetrio Velazco and Chloe Jean Schmidt, Clara and Anna Schmidt, Raymond and Alex Mtimbiri, Bradley Schmidt, Kaylee and Amelia Ragusa, and Grayson Bellows.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and stillborn greatgranddaughter, Verity Ann Mtimbiri.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, and the memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon, with Pastor Sandi Graver, officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Memorials have been established to Harmon Methodist Church and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Jerry J. ‘Sticks’ Stevenson STERLING – Jerry James “Sticks” Stevenson, 70, of Sterling, formerly of Georgetown, passed away at 8:10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System in Danville.

Jerry was born Aug. 18, 1946, in Sandwich, the son of James and Erma (Blythe) Stevenson, both deceased.

After graduating from Georgetown High School, Jerry joined the Army and served in Vietnam. He was a contract painter by trade and traveled the country while working. Some of his fondest memories included living on a houseboat in Louisiana with friends who were as close as family. Jerry loved to shoot pool; many say he was very good, and he taught several to develop that skill.

In earlier days, he loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed boating and skiing.

Jerry had many precious friends in Sterling who were his extended family. He also had many friends in Georgetown, especially Don “Mouse” Potter and Jerry “JB” Spezia. Jerry was

an easygoing guy who never met a stranger, and would give his last dollar for a friend in need. Jerry was a member of Sterling American Legion Post 296.

Survivors include his brother, Van (Rayna) Stevenson of Veedersburg, Indiana; two sisters, Beverly (James) Green of Georgetown and Debbie Stevenson of Bloomington and Atlanta; three nephews, Todd (Angela) Green of Georgetown, Michael (Nicole) Green of Le Roy, and Chad (Jamie) Green of Westmoreland, Tennessee; and one niece, Rachel (Quinn) Miller of Romney, Indiana.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be at 12:30 p.m.

Oct. 7, 2016, at the VA Protestant Chapel in Danville, with the Rev. Gary Farris officiating. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 210. The Patriot Guard and the American Legion Riders will form a flag line and escort to the cemetery. He will be laid to rest at the VA cemetery in Danville.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitation: Wallis A. Adell of Sterling, 9-10:45 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.

Today’s funerals: Robert E. Meenen of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Donald G. Morgan of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Wallis A. Adell of Sterling, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.

Wednesday visitations: George E. Glazier of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bosma-

Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

William A. “Willie” Rice of Morrison, 6-8 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Thursday funerals: George E. Glazier of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

William A. “Willie” Rice of Morrison, 11 a.m. graveside service at Heaton Cemetery in Morrison.

Friday funeral: Joyce A. Michaels of Sterling, 4-7 p.m., with a liturgical prayer service and

time for sharing at 7 p.m., at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., in St. Charles.

Saturday visitations: Robert W. “Bob” Schmidt of Franklin Grove, 9-11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Sondra Hart of Rock Falls, 12-1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Elsie M. Webb of Franklin Grove, 1-2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Saturday funerals: Joseph M. Sibley of St.

Charles, 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Joyce A. Michaels of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Mass at St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles.

Robert W. “Bob” Schmidt of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Sondra Hart of Rock Falls, 1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Elsie M. Webb of Franklin Grove, 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

ILLINOIS

Video gaming’s take? Try $785M Study: It would grow further if Chicago, 150 other towns take part CARBONDALE (AP) – Data from industry experts and the state of Illinois show video gaming has generated about $785 million in state and local tax revenue since the machines were legalized 4 years ago.

The Southern Illinoisan reported that the number of establishments in Illinois that allow the machines has grown as well – with 5,600 businesses having machines.

Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Association officials said the state brings in

more than $22 million a month in taxes from gaming that’s meant to support capital infrastructure projects.

The association’s president, Michael Gelatka, said the numbers indicate that the association is fulfilling its goal of supporting businesses and bringing in tax revenue for state and local governments.

“Our goal from the beginning with video gaming has been to make an economic difference: for our partners who draw players

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Our goal from the beginning with video gaming has been to make an economic difference ...

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Michael Gelatka, president, Illinois Gaming Machine Operators Association

to their establishments, for their employees and patrons, and for our state and local governments who need tax revenue to support their services and programs,” Gelatka, said.

“These numbers con-

firm video gaming is making that difference, and we look forward to working with policymakers in Springfield and in our communities to build on this good progress.”

The study found that video gaming tax revenue could grow to about $500 million a year if the about 150 municipalities that don’t allow video gaming decide to participate. This study did not include the city of Chicago.

According to the association, if Chicago had been included in the study the numbers could reach $700 million a year.

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The past two sessions have consisted of compiling testimony and evidence for the scope of the project as well as the potential impact it could have on surrounding property owners.

Concerns about the project include fears that bigger turbines will cause an increase in noise levels, and that a few of the structures will be too close to Bresson Airport in Compton and could present a safety risk.

Weighing against the those concerns are benefits such as a boost in county revenue and increased employment during the project’s

Next meeting

The Lee County Zoning Board meets at 7 p.m. today in the third-floor board room of the Old Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. Galena Ave. Go to leecountyil.com for an agenda or more information. decommissioning and construction phases, which could begin as early as May or June.

If approved, the project could result in an extra $550,000 in county real estate taxes and provide a bump to local school districts and townships.

Board Chairman Bruce Forster said the existing wind farm has paid more than $5.5 million in local taxes since 2003.

However, board member Mike Pratt said their decision shouldn’t be dictated by dollar signs.

“We should be basing

our decision on other factors,” he said.

The proposal would require the wind farm, owned by Dallas-based Leeward Renewable Energy, to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration and make sure that none of its turbines create a hazard or obstruction to any existing airport, restricted landing area or heliport.

The company would also need to perform an additional noise pollution study and enter into a road-use-and-repair

agreement before moving forward.

Board member Glen Hughes said that while noise could increase for some property owners, it could lessen for others because of the reduction in total turbines.

While the noise increases for participating property owners – those who have a contract with the turbine owners – could exceed standards set by the Illinois Pollution Control Board, noise increases for non-participating property owners would have to abide by state standards, board member Craig Buhrow said.

Once reached, the zoning board’s recommendation will go to the Lee County Board for final approval.

Trump reroutes tax question to Clinton emails “There’s something he’s hiding,” she declared, scoffing at his repeated contentions that he won’t release his tax returns because he is being audited. Tax experts have said an audit is no bar to making his records public. She said one reason he has refused is that he may well have paid nothing in federal taxes. He interrupted to say, “That makes me smart.”

Trump aggressively tried to turn the transparency questions around on Clinton, saying he would release his tax information when she produces more than 30,000 emails that were deleted from the personal internet server she used as secretary of state.

Trump’s criticism of Clinton turned personal in the debate’s closing moments. He said, “She doesn’t have the look, she doesn’t have the stamina” to be president. He’s made similar comments in previous events, sparking outrage from Clinton backers who accused him of leveling a sexist attack

on the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. political party.

Clinton leapt at the opportunity to remind voters of Trump’s numerous controversial comments about women, who will be crucial to the outcome of the November election.

“This is a man who has called women pigs, slobs and dogs,” she said.

The centerpiece of Trump’s case against Clinton was that the former senator and secretary of state is little more than a career politician who has squandered opportunities to address the domestic and international problems she’s now pledging to tackle as president.

“She’s got experience,” he said, “but it’s bad experience.”

Both candidates portrayed themselves as best-prepared to lead a nation where many are still struggling to benefit from a slow economic recovery and are increasingly fearful of terror threats at home and abroad. When Trump jabbed Clinton for taking time off the campaign trail to study for

the debate, she said, “I prepared to be president, and that’s a good thing.”

The candidates sparred over trade, taxes and how to bring good-paying jobs back to the United States.

Trump struggled to answer repeated questions about why he only recently acknowledged that Obama was born in the United States. For years, Trump has been the chief promoter of questions falsely suggesting the president was born outside of America.

The Republican also appeared to contradict himself on how he might use nuclear weapons if he’s elected president. He first said he “would not do first strike” but then said he couldn’t “take anything off the table.”

Clinton said Trump was too easily provoked to serve as commander in chief and could be quickly drawn into a war involving nuclear weapons.

“A man who can be provoked by a tweet should not have his fingers anywhere near the nuclear codes,” she said.

Trump replied: “That line’s getting a little bit old.”

Some frequently hot-

EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE Early Voting for the November 8, 2016 General Election for all Whiteside County Precincts will be conducted at the Office of the Whiteside County Clerk at the Courthouse at 200 E. Knox Street in Morrison, beginning on Thursday, February 29 through Monday, November 7 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and 9 am until noon on Saturday, October 29 and November 5 at the County Clerk’s office. The office will be closed on October 10.

There will also be early voting on a limited basis available in Sterling for all Whiteside County Precincts at the Eastern Branch Court Facility at 101 E. Third Street in Sterling. The dates and times for voting in Sterling are: Wednesday, October 26, Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, however, any vote cast is final, and may not be revoked, and the voter is not eligible to cast a vote on election day.

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button issues were barely mentioned during the intense debate.

Illegal immigration and Trump’s promises of a border wall were not part of the conversation. And while Clinton took some questions on her private email server, she was not grilled about her family’s foundation, Bill Clinton’s past infidelities or her struggle with trustworthiness.

“Here’s the kicker in that,” Superintendent Tad Everett said. “We as a public agency have no say. They calculate it.

There’s no appeal process. The state determines that.”

There’s also a positive reason the surplus isn’t greater: The district added three regular education elementary teacher positions – one each at Lincoln, Jefferson and Washington.

E v e r e tt said Tad class sizes Everett were chief among concerns voiced in the community survey the district conducted this past school year.

“We’re not out of the woods yet in regards to class size,” Everett said.

“Our middle-school class sizes continue to be above normal. If the state can continue to provide fully funded state aid, hopefully we can address all of our K-12 class sizes.”

Another recurring concern was music being offered only part of the day in elementary schools. Thanks to a $201,549 donation from

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The Sterling school board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school library, 1608 Fourth Ave. The meeting will open with a public hearing on the fiscal year 2017 budget.

Go to sterlingpublicschools.org, or call 815-626-5050 for more information. the Sterling Schools Foundation, music once again is offered all day.

Another survey, expected to key on facility fixes and improvements, should be conducted this school year.

Padding the district’s $1.5 million or so in reserves could prove to be vital, as officials estimate that’s enough cash on hand to get through 41 days.

Factor in widespread skepticism that the state could offset its per-student funding by reducing its special education and transportation funding, for which the state still owes the district $164,212, Finance Director Tim Schwingle said.

“The fact that in the past they’ve not always followed through with their financial commitments, that’s a scary status to be in as a school with only 41 days of cash on hand,” Everett said.

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SPRINGFIELD SPOTLIGHT

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Rauner goes ‘D.C.’ on his political foes Governor spins message, ramps up attacks on House speaker

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EDITORIAL | DIXON

Realistic airport picture emerging

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ix months ago, an SVM editorial about Dixon’s cityowned airport ended with the sentence, “We hope the [feasibility] study leads to an aviation resurgence and a greater role for the Dixon Municipal Airport in the city’s future.”

Well, um, according to early results of that feasibility study, our hopes back then might have been, shall we say, a bit overly optimistic.

A representative of the Florida-based consulting firm with which the city contracted to do the study shared preliminary results at last week’s Airport Board meeting.

Among the findings: Demand for the airport’s services is not expected to grow. That conclusion is based on the availability of airports in nearly Rock Falls and Rochelle, and

What we think

bility, which is a source of concern for city leadPartial results are in for the feasibility study ers. The city spent about $135,000 at the airport in being conducted on Dixon’s city-owned 2015, and took in about airport. City officials must consider the $42,000 in revenue.

There still might be facts and make a judgment based value in the city of Dixon on what’s best for the taxpayers. having an airport. If revenue and usage can can’t build it and hope 20-year projections be boosted, it could still that they will come. We made by the Federal play an important role in Aviation Administration have to have the demand the city’s future. for it.” on the number of pilots There we go again As would be expected, expected in the area. with our optimistic side Many local busiwhen 29 local pilots showing. nesses surveyed said the were surveyed, the 17 Setting aside the possible closure of the who responded favored rose-colored glasses, airport would not make a the retention of the we applaud the city for drastic difference in their airport. They also want embarking on this study. operations. more active manageWe look forward to its Without demand for ment of the facility. The additional findings that some kind of runway former airport manager will complete a realistic expansion (the airport’s retired and hasn’t been picture of the airport and two runways, at 3,897 replaced. what can be done with it. feet and 2,803 feet, are As reported last spring, When all is said and considered relatively the airport sees only done, city officials must short), a cloud hangs about five takeoffs a consider all the facts and over the airport’s future. week. make a judgment based As Ron Price, principal The next phase of the on what’s best for the of QED Airport and Avia- study will focus on the taxpayers they represent. tion Consults, put it: “We airport’s financial feasiGood luck.

THE READER’S VOICE

Voters ought to reconsider backing Trump DAVID GREEN Galt

I am compelled to reply to the letter “Trump to lead the next great generation” [The Reader’s Voice, Sept. 22].

Yes, the Democratic Party has changed since the 1960s. So has the Republican Party. The world itself has changed a lot. We have global trade, the rise of several religions, and, most of all, computers and hightechnology that weren’t around or used as much.

Yes, Benghazi was an unfortunate incident in which four Americans lost their lives. Yet, after several hours of questioning, no charges were found against Mrs. Clinton.

I would also like to remind you that hun-

EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Jeff Rogers Kathleen Schultz Peter Shaw

What do you think?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com dreds of lives were lost on 9/11, and after 7 years, the Bush administration had yet to find bin Laden. Obama and Clinton managed to take care of that, once in office.

The “greatest generation” did save the world from Japan and Germany. If you recall, history from the 1930s showed us how a man, seeing his fellow Germans’ despair over runaway inflation and lack of confidence in their current leaders, built a following by telling those people how he would change all of that. He was eventually elected their leader.

Yes, that man was Hitler! Sound familiar?

Just saying, you may

want to reconsider elect- income for Dixon is a ing Trump to lead the little more than $40,000. next “great generation.”

If you are reading this and you are lower middle class or most senior citizens, you are probably saying “I wish!”

And yet, I will almost guarantee you, that those who want to raise your real estate and sales taxes KEN MOSER Dixon have either six-figure Whenever you have a incomes or very close to voice involving some- it. one taking YOUR money, When you are struggling to pay your “AFFORDhow do you respond?

The Dixon School Dis- ABLE” health care pretrict wants more of YOUR miums or pay for your prescriptions or pay your money. household expenses and Please, say NO. Most citizens who pay feed your family, can you for government ser- really afford a few hunvices have to live within dred dollars more per their means. Unfortu- year? nately, government enti- Dixon will continue to ties usually don’t. They lose residents through can spend beyond their natural attrition and the means and then engi- ongoing exodus from the neer tax increases for the state of Illinois. To spend middle-class wage earn- tens of millions of dollars ers and seniors on fixed on a new high school is incomes to balance their over-the-top foolishness. budgets.

Please, exercise your The estimated mean right to vote and vote NO.

Please say no to Dixon school referendum

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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

Since his inauguration, Gov. Bruce Rauner has consciously aped Washington, D.C.’s notoriously noxious battle to “win” the daily media spin cycle. Rauner has a set base of talking points based on tried-and-true, poll-tested topics, and he rarely, if ever, deviates.

While Chicago suffered through its most violent summer in decades, the governor routinely focused his public comments on term limits – a not-so-subtle dig at the horribly unpopular House Speaker Michael Madigan’s decades-long tenure, but an issue without hope of passage and irrelevant to some very serious and immediate crises, like the one pummeling our state’s largest city.

More bad economic or fiscal news? Rauner reliably trots out a vague promise of “reforms” – swearing that the Democratic leaders have promised to take them up just as soon as the campaign is over, even though his reforms would mean eviscerating the Democrats’ chief political allies (labor unions and trial lawyers), and Senate President John Cullerton has denied any such offer was ever made.

The nuclear dumpster fire that is the presidential campaign? The governor says he is simply too focused on reforming Illinois to care, or even to share whom he might be voting for.

And now, one of Rauner’s closest allies, the farright Illinois Policy Institute, is producing a campaign-style “documentary” about Madigan, just like similar dark-money groups in D.C. have been nauseatingly churning out for years.

IT’S NO SURPRISE that this movie fits in neatly with Rauner’s entire campaign strategy. Since early June, the Republicans have aired millions of dollars worth of television and radio ads and sent out countless mailers all designed to tie Democratic legislators and candidates to Madigan.

Almost every dime of their funding for those attacks has come from Rauner. (And yet, Rauner has repeatedly insisted that he’s not involved, other than to write a few checks.)

It’s all one big thing. All Madigan, all the time.

And while Rauner has brought D.C.’s never-ending campaign to Illinois’ executive branch, he also has a similarly tiny list of accomplishments to show for it. His administration

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has so far been little more than a frantic exercise in treading water until his chief nemesis can finally be vanquished, or at least brought to heel.

But this isn’t a completely new development. We’re already familiar with some of this in Illinois.

Speaker Madigan has been doing something similar for years, albeit on a much smaller, less obviously dramatic, less technologically advanced, and less expensive scale.

His House chamber’s agenda is almost entirely organized around making sure that Madigan gets his more vulnerable incumbents re-elected. And those vulnerable members are advised to take whatever positions are necessary to win re-election (including fanning the already intense flames of hate against Madigan’s home town of Chicago).

THERE WAS A TIME when Madigan had a specific “theme” for each legislative week, voting only on bills that matched the weekly issue. He even at one point tried his hand at (ahem) publishing a Statehouse newsletter.

Madigan has refused to discuss any significant deal on the governor’s Turnaround Agenda, sticking closely to his talking points that Rauner is “operating in the extreme,” even though Madigan has often supported legislation in the past that unions didn’t love.

Madigan won’t budge this time because Rauner’s overt hostility has sent all those unions running to the speaker with wide-open checkbooks and huge lists of precinct workers. There’s simply no political advantage to compromise, unless Rauner’s gamble pays off and he successfully makes Madigan “the” big issue of the year and Madigan loses a bunch of seats.

Otherwise, we may not see a deal during the “lame-duck” session after the election, and the impasse will likely drag on. If there is no progress, Rauner will undoubtedly make his entire 2018 re-election campaign about Madigan. But next time, it won’t be a few tens of millions of dollars like this year. It’ll be real money. Maybe $100 million.

This battered, muchmaligned state shouldn’t have to endure this agony, but here we are, like it or not.

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Sister’s belittling is a big problem Dear Abby, I’ve been with my boyfriend, “Jake,” for 2 years.

We are both 32. Since the beginning, his sister, “Michelle” (who is 26), has never liked me. Jake admits there’s no reason for it. He thinks she’s just looking out for him because he’s had bad relationships in the past.

Michelle makes me very uncomfortable during family events by making rude comments, and she makes a point of excluding me from any event she is hosting. She has told people that I “shoved her” and accuses me of refusing to let her talk to her brother. Neither is true.

I have asked Jake to

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ask his sister to apologize and make amends, but he insists she’ll do it when “hell freezes over.”

He thinks I should try to make amends even though I have never done anything wrong.

I’m at a loss. I don’t

think I should apologize for something I’ve never done. Abby, she has belittled me in any encounter we’ve had. The rest of the family shrugs and says, “That’s just the way she is.” Michelle has never liked any of Jake’s girlfriends, so this seems to be a pattern for her. I’m afraid it will eventually lead to the end of Jake’s and my relationship.

I love him very much, and I wish he could see my side on this. Could you please give me some advice, Abby?

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Sept. 27 Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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.

Burn exercise class, 8:309 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815946-3818.

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

Kings in Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

Triple Play Tuesday Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Line dancing, 10:30 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., Polo, 815-946-3818.

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.

Lunch and bingo, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Registration: 815732-3252.

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

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

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

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

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

815-732-3252.

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

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

Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Sublette Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., north shelter, Sublette Centennial Park, 815-849-5425.

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Lanark City Park, 200 W. Claremore St., Lanark. Rain or shine.

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Central Memorial Park – Grandon Civic Center, East Fourth Street, Sterling.

Yoga, 5 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

Adult Readers’ Group, 6 p.m., library conference room, Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

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

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

Wednesday, Sept. 28 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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.

Kings in Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Wii Bowling and cards, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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, 815732-3252.

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

New line dancing – Basic Steps, 11 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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.,

her brother isn’t normal or healthy. That Jake has been willing to tolerate it and not warn her to knock it off means that as long as you are with him, you will be subjected to her mistreatment.

You might love Jake, but as long as he is under the thumb of his jealous and possessive sister, you will continue to be abused and maligned. My advice is to cut your losses.

Dear Abby, I am an African-American woman who was in a relationship with a Hispanic man. I am now a single parent of a beautiful 6-month-old son who

is my pride and joy.

My biracial son, who looks exactly like me, is very fair-skinned. My problem is that any time I leave the house with him, strangers feel the need to ask me rude questions. I have been asked about my child’s father’s ethnicity, and asked if I was babysitting someone else’s child. I’m left flabbergasted and speechless.

What should I say the next time a stranger asks about my son’s race, which is none of their business?

– Colorblind in Colorado Dear Colorblind, It’s normal for people to

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.

500, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815946-3818.

Card games, 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..

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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.

Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:306:30 p.m., Mind Body Spirit Connection, 1254 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 563-210-6516.

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

2 for Two: LeBlanc gears up for 2 more seasons of BBC Two car series Tribune News Service

Matt LeBlanc plans to be back in the driver’s seat on “Top Gear” when the long-running British car series returns in 2017.

BBC Two announced news of LeBlanc’s return Monday morning, saying that the actor had been signed to a two-series deal.

“I am thrilled that Matt LeBlanc is returning to ‘Top Gear.’ He’s a huge talent whose love of cars is infectious,” said BBC Two Channel Editor Patrick Holland in Monday’s statement. “I can’t wait for the series to return to BBC Two next year.”

LeBlanc, who made several previous appearances on “Top Gear,” joined the program as a regular presenter in early 2016, when he and British radio and TV personality Chris Evans were hired to replace Jeremy Clarkson.

Clarkson, who had been involved with the series since 1988, did not have his contract renewed by the broadcaster in 2015, after a controversial run with the show, including the use of racially charged language on-

set and a physical altercation with a producer.

Evans announced in July that he would not be returning to “Top Gear” despite signing a 3-year deal in 2015.

“Stepping down from ‘Top Gear.’ Gave it my best shot but sometimes that’s not enough,” Evans tweeted. “The team are beyond brilliant, I wish them all the best.”

Evans’ departure comes after a stark drop in ratings for the series, which premiered with 4.4 million viewers and fell off to an audience of 1.9 million by July.

BBC Two is confident about a future paired with LeBlanc, however.

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First, look at today’s deal and auction. Can you think of a rational explanation for the bidding, especially by South?

Amazingly, this is my 8,000th column.

To show that you never stop learning at this game, I had another new bridge experience on Aug. 15, when I had a really enjoyable evening playing bridge at the Portland Club in London, as the guest of Stephen Richards.

At the Portland, no conventions are allowed, not even Stayman or Blackwood.

You may use takeout doubles, but bidding a new suit requires four cards in it, and there are no cue-bids or control-bids. A one-no-trump opening shows 12-14 points,

and two-bids are strong. If a one-level contract is passed out undoubled, it is conceded, the cards are stacked, and they are dealt in groups of five and three – a goulash.

I sat East on this goulash.

The bidding sounded more and more weird to me because I had forgotten that partscores carried over. (I last played bridge where that was the case perhaps 40 years ago.)

On this deal, North-South had 60 on, so two spades was game. Hence South’s strange-looking pass at that point.

But he made up for it later when my partner pushed all the way to the five-level.

If I had been West, I think I would have led the heart ace, hoping partner had a singleton, but here it did not matter.

We could take only my partner’s aces, so they made a vulnerable game for 650 points.

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Walgreens founder’s grandson dies at 80 Charles ‘Cork’ III led the company through more than 2 decades of growth STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

DEERFIELD – A scion of one of Dixon’s famed families, Charles R. “Cork” Walgreen III, died today at his home in Lake Forest.

He was 80.

The former president, CEO, chairman of the board, and chairman emeritus of Walgreen Co. was known as an innovator whose “significant strategic changes ... powered the company’s growth for decades to come,” Michael Polzin, divisional vice president of corporate communications, said in a news release announcing his death.

He was the grandson of Charles R. Walgreen Sr., who began his career at age 16 working for a druggist in Dixon then went on to found the 115-year-old

pharmacy retailer Walgreens Co., now called Walgreens Boots Alliance, which is based in Deerfield.

Dixon’s airport, Charles R. Walgreen Field, is named for Charles Sr., and the family still owns and occasionally returns to its estate in Dixon.

Born in Chicago on Nov. 11, 1935, to Mary Ann Leslie and Charles R. Walgreen Jr., Cork started out as a stock boy in 1952, when he was 17, and went on to become the third Walgreen to lead the company.

He earned his bachelor’s in pharmacy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1958, and worked for 4 years as a pharmacist in the North Western Avenue store in Chicago.

Then came a series of promotions, until he became president in 1969, presi-

dent and CEO in 1971 and chairman and CEO in 1976. He was CEO until his retirement in January 1998, chairman until August 1999, and he retired from the board Charles R. as chairman “Cork” emeritus in Walgreen III 2010.

When he became president, the company was not meeting its profitability goals and growth targets, and, in a sense, was struggling with its identity, the release said.

“We thought we could sell everything ... suits, hammocks, carpets... We were trying to please all people with all types of merchandise that didn’t belong in a drugstore,” Walgreen said.

Memorials Charles Rudolph “Cork” Walgreen III is survived by his wife, Kathleen B. Walgreen; sons Charles Richard Walgreen, Kevin Walgreen (a Walgreen Co. senior vice president), Leslie Ray Walgreen, Chris Patrick Walgreen, Tad Alexander Walgreen and Carl Allen

Jr.; daughters Brooke Julia Walgreen and Jorie Allen Grassie; sister, Leslie Ann Walgreen Pratt; brother, James Alan Walgreen; 19 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Tad Alex-

ander Walgreen Sr. Services will be private.

Donations in his memory may be directed to Radiation Oncology Fund at the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center Loyola University Medical Center Office of Development, 2160 S. First Ave. Maywood, IL 60153

By that time, Walgreens had a number of businesses, including Wag’s, a restaurant chain, and laboratories and manufacturing plants for private label products. He began a turnaround for the company by selling its food services, closing the labs and manufacturing operations, and ending many of its joint interests in businesses as varied as optical services, grocers, and its Mexicobased Sanborn’s department store chain. In 1988, Wag’s was sold.

Walgreen committed to focusing on core product

categories: health care items, beauty and photo.

He changed the company’s view of profitability, switching the focus from profit per store to profit per customer visit, the release said.

In in early 1980s, he converted Walgreens pharmacies to Intercom, a computerized prescription processing system that linked all its stores electronically, allowing customers to fill prescriptions at any store. He also committed to automating the company’s distribution centers and embraced new technologies such

as point-of-sale scanning and photofinishing.

By the early 1990s, he led another transformation, to freestanding stores rather than traditional locations in strip malls. These stores featured drive-thru pharmacies, another industry first, the release said.

When he retired as CEO in January 1998, the company had seen 23 consecutive years of record sales and earnings growth, had six stock splits and had grown to more than 2,400 stores, up from 561 in 1971, generating $13 billion in sales, up from $817 million.

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Water projects float to the top of city council’s agenda Dog ordinance, bridge work also will be discussed

BY PHIL HARTMAN phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @phartman19

MOUNT CARROLL – The status of various water projects is on the

agenda at today’s City Council meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m., after its committees meet at 6:30.

Water and sewer committee members will get an update from Eagle Point Solar on a solar power project for the proposed new wastewater treatment plant.

At the Sept. 13 meet-

ing, representatives discussed a variety of options, from solar modules to an entire solar array.

The council also will hear an update on the treatment plant project.

The plant does not meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards, and the council wants to

make improvements to its site at Point Rock Park before building a new one.

In other business • The water and sewer committee will recommend a $26,554 bid from Kunes Country Auto for a van for the department.

• The council will get

To attend The City Council’s next meeting will be at 7:30 tonight at City Hall, 302 N. Main St. Visit mtcarrollil.com or call City Hall at 815-2444424 for more information, including an agenda. a status report on the Galena Street Bridge.

The bridge across the Waukarusa River is more than a century old, and will be eligible in fiscal

year 2018 for $1.4 million in state funds.

• The license and ordinance committee also will review the city’s dog ordinance.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Sept. 28 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.

Late clinic for family case management and WIC, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-2843371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230.

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

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

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

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

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-564-2145.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m., Big Book, tradition, closed, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open; 7 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, 815-857-2550.

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

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

Share Your Life Story workshop, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Extension office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, 815632-3611.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, Sterling, 815-6222800.

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

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

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

Safe Harbor – Community Recovery Group, 6:30 p.m., Town Square Centre, 101 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-9941953 or 908-361-7924.

AWANA, 6:20-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

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

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

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

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

Rock River Grange, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1409 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-9731490.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Thursday, Sept. 29 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.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-626-2230.

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

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.

Computer classes, 9 and 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Free Blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., 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.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, 7 p.m., open, 12x12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Narcotics Anonymous,

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

Al-Anon-Alateen, 4 p.m., Wesley Chapel Annex, 200 S. Hickory St., Shannon.

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

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., open, back door, 707 First Ave., Suite A, Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Progress 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, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-626-1574.

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

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Having fun is part of the physics equation, too BOATS

Lagunas cut the duct tape.

“The model boat worked perfectly fine because it was just one sheet of cardboard.

This is three layers, and you’ve got to make sure all the layers fit perfectly.”

Some will make it across.

Some likely won’t. The sinkers will only lose five of 55 possible points. The plan is worth 20 points, appearance 15, and the models they tested 10.

“Most of their grade comes before they even get there,” Gatz said. “It decreases the need to feel like you need to cheat when you build your boat. I always tell them, ‘If you’re not having fun on boat race day, you’re not doing it right.’”

The teams were allowed to use cardboard, glue, duct tape, and non-water-soluble paint – creativity is worth five points, too.

Rodriguez said he’s seen a variety of models from other

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Four years ago, the pond got so shallow that the event moved to the Duis Center for 3 years, then to the SterlingRock Falls YMCA last year.

“It was so shallow you couldn’t get any boats across it,” Gatz said. “Now, it’s nice and deep.”

Her class broke down into teams of four Sept. 7, tested miniature versions of their vessels in the classroom Sept. 16, and have since crafted the full-blown boats that they’ll race Wednesday morning. Seniors Arnulfo Valdivia and David Grande round out Rodriguez’s team.

All told, they put about a half-dozen hours into their boat.

“The biggest challenge was making sure the model turns into the actual boat,” Rodriguez said as he held two pieces of cardboard together and

teams, including a two-section boat connected by outriggers.

His team was still wrestling with a name, so if you want to find out what they went with, see all those creative boats, and hear the inevitable blend of cheers and laughter as the race unfolds, you’ll just have to be there.

Gatz is hoping for a crowd.

Rodriguez, who’s considering going into architecture and engineering someday, is hoping his calculations were spot on. Either way, he’s had a lot of fun already.

“This makes you realize how stuff you learn in school plays out in real life,” he said.

“Sometimes, the stuff you learn in school isn’t just calculations. It’s going to be a fun day.”

There’s only one thing left for his team to do before entering the pond.

“We might pray a little bit,” Lagunas said.

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Jerry Rodriguez (left), Arnulfo Valdivia, David Grande, and David Lagunas work on their cardboard boat Monday night in Sterling. The group will compete in the Sterling High School physics class boat races at Thomas Park on Wednesday.

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 .................................41.68 Alcoa .....................................9.68 AltriaCorp ...........................63.03 American Express ..............63.42 Amazon ............................799.16 Apple.................................112.88 Archer-Daniels...................41.90 Arris-Group ........................28.33 AT&T ...................................41.14 Autonation .........................47.82 Bank of America.................15.09 Boeing...............................130.57 BorgWarner ........................34.73

BP ........................................33.68 Casey’s ..............................116.21 Caterpillar ..........................82.37 CenturyLink .......................27.31 Chevron ..............................98.78 Cisco ...................................31.07 Citigroup ............................45.89 CocaCola ............................42.05 ConAgra..............................43.04 Dean ...................................16.53 Deere & Co .........................83.58 Disney .................................91.96 Donaldson..........................36.92 DuPont ...............................66.52 Exelon .................................34.82 Exxon ..................................83.06 FifthThird ...........................20.46 Ford ....................................12.01 GE .......................................29.54 Google ..............................802.65

HawaiianElectric ...............31.26 Hewlett Packard ................15.02 HomeDepot .....................125.45 Intel Corp. ..........................36.65 Intl Bus Mach ...................153.98 IntlPaper.............................47.36 JCPenney ..............................9.57 JohnsonControls................44.29 Johnson&Johnson ...........117.78 JPMorgan Chase ................65.78 Kraft-Heinz ........................88.53 Kroger .................................30.08 Leggett&Platt .....................48.10 Manpower ..........................69.52 McDonald’s ......................116.53 Merck&Co ..........................62.15 Microsoft ............................56.90 Midland ..............................24.82 3M .....................................175.95 Monsanto .........................102.13

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Dec 3.29; Mar. 3.39; May 3.46 Soybeans: Nov. 9.45 ¼; Jan. 9.51 ½; Mar 9.57¼ Soybean oil: Oct. 33.12; Dec. 33.35

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Numbers game Every Marlins player wore No. 16 on Monday in honor of pitcher Jose Fernandez. Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria said “nobody will wear that number again.”

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VOLLEYBALL | DAKOTA DEF. AFC 25-23, 25-6

Giving a full 50 percent A good half game has led to another 0-3 Bears start

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LAKE FOREST – After playing half a game of solid football for the third straight week, the Chicago Bears are searching for a way to play the full 60 minutes.

Doing it with a lineup that fluctuates almost daily because of injuries is the tricky part for Chicago after its second straight 0-3 start.

“Really, in all three phases, I think there’s been some positives,” coach John Fox said. “I don’t think we’ve put a complete game together by any stretch.

I think that’s evident. Whether it’s the run game, the run defense, the pass game, the pass defense, obviously none of it’s been good enough.”

No 0-3 team has made the playoffs since 1998, and the Bears are talking more about improvement than becoming a playoff team as they prepare to host Detroit on Sunday.

Playing against Dallas without quarterback Jay Cutler (thumb sprain), the Bears started veteran Brian Hoyer and fell behind 24-3 by halftime. They outscored Dallas in the second half of a 31-17 defeat.

It was the second straight lopsided loss in a primetime game for the Bears, who fell Sept. 19 to Philadelphia 29-14.

“You can’t continue to not play well and, for lack of a better word, be embarrassed on national TV,” tight end Zach Miller said. “But I felt like coming out in the second half, it’s there. Everybody played hard and continued to fight until the whistle blew.”

Injuries have been factors in the inconsistent play, and not just Cutler’s. A patchwork offensive line and now a nicked-up running backs corps have made the running game spotty.

“Everybody has to elevate their play and be better for the entire team,” Miller said. “That’s professional football and how it goes.”

Third running back Jordan Howard took over after an ankle injury to starter Jeremy Langford and gained 45 yards on nine carries, but that highlighted the ground attack. Fox wouldn’t commit to Howard for Week 4 against the Lions at Soldier Field, but might not have much choice with second running back Ka’Deem Carey plagued by a hamstring.

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Rally sinks AFC Raiders can’t keep up with Dakota in loss

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ASHTON – For a moment, it seemed as if the AFC volleyball team would be able to hold onto its lead and continue dominating the NUIC East. But Dakota just wouldn’t go away.

The Indians mounted a comeback to steal the first set from the Raiders, then breezed through the second set as AFC lost 25-23, 25-6 in Ashton. It was the Raiders’ first loss in conference play.

Star of the game: Mary Sue Kinney, Dakota, 5 kills Key performers: Jaynee Prestegaard, AFC, 4 kills, 3 blocks; Lexi Meurer, AFC, 6 digs Up next: AFC at Aquin, 7 p.m. today; Amboy at Dakota, 7 p.m. today “I think we were playing just to play,” Raiders coach Jan Cupp said of the first set. “We were playing to not make mistakes, instead of playing to win. That [loss] kind of took the wind out of us.”

AFC (14-6, 4-1) led by as many as five points at 21-16 in the first set, and looked primed to pick up the win. Early on, the Raiders showed why they had enjoyed a successful start to the season.

Jaynee Prestegaard was strong at the net, making it tough on the Dakota hitters to find a way around her arms. Outside hitter Bryce Gittleson was able to read the Indians defense to record a couple timely kills, and Lexi Meurer got to a number of kill attempts as the Raiders rolled.

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SYCAMORE DEF. DIXON 25-21, 25-19

Spartans stop Duchesses Dixon plays pair of close sets, but drops both

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Chris Prosinski (31) breaks up a pass intended for Dez Bryant (88) in the second half of Sunday’s game. The Bears were solid in the second half, but a poor first half doomed them to 0-3.

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SYCAMORE – Sycamore played in two relatively close sets against Dixon, but still came away with the straight-set victory, 25-21, 25-19, Monday night.

Sycamore (7-7-2) was in the driver’s seat throughout almost all of the match against Dixon (11-5), and trailed only once all night. Dixon crawled back to tie the score at 17 in the first set and gained an 18-17 lead before losing that lead and eventually losing the set. The Spartans went on an 8-1 run to close out the set.

“We were in a funk the last few weeks after we dropped matches against Yorkville, Kaneland and DeKalb,” Sycamore coach Jennifer Charles said. “To come back home and take this match meant a lot to

Star of the game: Jessa Long, Dixon, 6 kills, 5 digs.

Key performers: Ellie Provo, Dixon, 3 kills, 3 blocks; Brenna Melvin, Dixon, 5 blocks Up next: Stillman Valley at Dixon, 6 p.m. today these girls, and I’m very proud of them.

“Right now, we still need to work on closing out matches when we are in that position, and we continue to work on the little things in practice. We played well in this past weekend’s tournament against some good teams, so it looks like things are starting to come together for this team.”

In the second set, Sycamore led wire to wire. Its largest lead of the

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night came on their game-winning point.

“I think we came out and played a little timid,” Dixon coach Bunyan Cocar said. “Sycamore’s setter was very good and very active, and we haven’t seen a player like her this year. That made us question ourselves and question our defense a little, and we didn’t adjust early enough.

“We have interchangeable players, so we moved them around a little, but we just didn’t get the energy we needed tonight. Give Sycamore credit, they don’t make a lot of mistakes and they’re a very wellcoached team, and they deserved to win.”

Jessa Long had six kills and five digs for the Duchesses. Brenna Melvin added five blocks. Ellie Provo had three kills and three blocks.

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Living the dream Ed Orgeron Coach said it was his dream to coach LSU. He was named to the job Monday, a day after Les Miles was fired.

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Freeman, Coleman lift Falcons Tevin Coleman rushed for three touchdowns, Matt Ryan passed for two TDs, and Deion Jones returned an interception 90 yards for a score to help the Atlanta Falcons beat the winless New Orleans Saints 45-32 on Monday night in New Orleans.

The Saints’ depleted defense struggled to slow down Devonta Freeman, who rushed for 152 yards and caught five passes for 55 yards. Coleman also was effective in the passing game out of the backfield, with three receptions for 47 yards to go with his 42 yards rushing.

Redskins’ Hall done for season DeAngelo Hall will miss the rest of this season with a torn ligament in his right knee, the third consecutive year the veteran will miss time with an injury. Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Monday that Hall needed surgery on his ACL. Hall, who turns 33 in November, was hurt in the first half of Washington’s 29-27 victory at the NFC East rival New York Giants on Sunday.

Te’o out for season with torn Achilles Linebacker Manti Te’o will miss the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon, becoming the third big-name player for the San Diego Chargers to be shelved by a major injury in as many games.

Te’o, a fourth-year linebacker from Notre Dame, was hurt in the first quarter of Sunday’s 26-22 loss at Indianapolis.

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Paul Pierce Clippers forward and 10-time All-Star announced Monday that this season, his 19th in the NBA, will be his last.

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After 5 weeks of football, the halfway point of the regular season has been surpassed.

Eastland-Pearl City, Newman, and Sterling have assured themselves of having winning seasons with five wins each; and the three can clinch a playoff berth with a win on Friday.

Erie-Prophetstown, Oregon and West Carroll have their backs against the wall when it comes to their playoff aspirations, each having four losses.

Local teams went 9-6 in Week 5, and here are some interesting numbers from last week:

3 Points were at a premium during stretches of three games last week, each of which saw back-to-back scoreless quarters.

Dixon and Woodstock went 33 minutes, 23 seconds without scoring a point during the Dukes’ 18-7 home win.

Only 7 seconds shorter than that was the stretch in which Fulton and Princeton went without scoring in the Steamers’ 18-0 home win over Princeton.

Forreston and West Carroll went the final 25:37 without a point in the Thunder’s 26-6 loss to the Cardinals.

The Thunder were the only other local to play in a game before this week in which both teams failed to score in consecutive quarters – starting with nearly the first 35 minutes against Dakota playing in a scoreless tie.

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Today Women’s volleyball 6 p.m.

• Highland at Sauk Valley Cross country 4 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Matt Walter Invitational 4:30 p.m.

• Moline at Sterling 5 p.m.

• Three Rivers Meet at Baker Park, Kewanee Boys golf 10 a.m.

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Fulton’s Ty Paulline (3) prepares to catch a pass while Princeton’s Doran Piper tries to knock the pass away from Paulline during the Steamers’ homecoming game Friday night.

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Stephen Brooke’s five touchdowns led the AFC Raiders to a 48-8 win over Durand, the most touchdowns scored by a Raiders’ player during the 6-year head coaching tenure of Brad Winterland.

Jacob Hilliker scored four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) in a 43-2 win against River Ridge last year.

Andrew LeFevre and Jake Kaecker each had four-touchdown games for the Raiders in 2012.

Brooke’s 247 rushing yards in Week 4’s 44-15 loss to Aquin was also the most gained during the Winterland era.

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Stockton has only allowed 12 points after 5 weeks, which is the lowest total of all football teams in Illinois.

The Blackhawks defeated Pecatonica

52-0 this past Friday, and have only given up touchdowns to Polo and Orangeville.

Prior to Friday, defending 2A champion Downs Tri-Valley had the previous low of nine points. The Vikings gave up a touchdown in a 62-6 win against Heyworth.

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Fulton improved to 4-1 with its win over Princeton, which is its best 5-week start in 15 years.

The Steamers had a 5-0 start in 2001, a season where they suffered their only loss in a quarterfinal game against Stillman Valley.

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There was no home team advantage in games involving Northern Illinois Big 12 West teams this past Friday.

In each of the three

games, the visiting team scored more than 40 points.

Sterling traveled to Bob Reade Field in Geneseo and came out with a 49-7 win, which was one of the most lopsided results in the history of the rivalry. Rochelle won 41-0 at Ottawa, and Sycamore won 48-20 at LaSalle-Peru in the week’s conference crossover game.

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Morrison hasn’t had the level of success in recent years compared to that of the 2011 2A state championship team, but the Mustangs did something this week that hadn’t been done since that season.

The Mustangs’ 47-35 win against Riverdale marked the first time in 55 games in which they have put up that many points. In Week 9 of 2011, Morrison defeated Erie-Prophetstown 49-0.

The family of Arnold Palmer is waiting until after the Ryder Cup this week for a public farewell.

Alastair Johnston, the chief executive of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, said Monday at a news conference that a public ceremony to commemorate Palmer would be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 4 at St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

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• Winnebago at Oregon 4:30 p.m.

• Sterling at Yorkville • Dixon at Genoa-Kingston Girls swimming 5 p.m.

• Morrison at Newman Girls tennis • Sterling at Morris Volleyball 6 p.m.

• LaSalle-Peru at Sterling • Stillman Valley at Dixon • Newman at Princeton • Tri-State, Rivermont at Faith Christian 7 p.m.

• Rverdale at Erie • Sherrard at Fulton • Rockridge at Morrison • Amboy at Dakota • Warren at Eastland • AFC at Aquin • Milledgeville at Orangeville • Polo at Pecatonica

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• Cubs at Pirates, CSN 7 p.m.

• Reds at Cardinals, FSM Soccer 1:30 p.m.

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Chris Bosh has almost certainly played his final game for Miami, with the All-Star forward’s latest health setback convincing the Heat that his plan to play again is no longer feasible.

Heat President Pat Riley delivered the news Monday, revealing that the team is essentially out of options with Bosh – especially after he failed a physical last week and wasn’t able to get cleared by team and other doctors to get back on the floor.

Bob Bradley has had talks with Swansea supremo Huw Jenkins about becoming the Welsh club’s new manager.

The American flew in for a top-secret meeting with Jenkins and is top of the wanted list of the investors who are now backing Swansea.

Bradley is currently coaching French side Le Havre but has long wanted a crack at the Premier League.

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Dallas Cowboys Sean Lee (50) and Tyrone Crawford (98) defend as Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) slides to the ground after a long run Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

Injury bug already taking a big bite out of the Bears HALF

CONTINUED FROM B1 The Bears on Sunday had to activate Raheem Mostert after signing him to the practice squad last week. Fox acknowledged Mostert isn’t exactly “a household name here in Chicago.”

The injury problem has been more apparent on defense.

Safety Harold Jones-Quartey suffered a concussion Sunday and is in the concussion protocol. Safety Adrian Amos had just returned from a concussion for the game with Dallas.

Linebacker Danny Trevathan (thumb), nose tackle Eddie Goldman (ankle) and cornerback Kyle Fuller (knee) remain

out. Fuller hasn’t played since August.

“We’ve got a couple five-star guys down,” linebacker Jerrell Freeman said. “But guys have to come in, step up.

“I kind of take it personal when the young guys come in and they mess up or something and I’m out there. I’ve got to take that personal. I feel like that’s on me, too. Getting those guys ready, getting them comfortable, I’ve got to take responsibility.”

While the defense struggled against the run, it also had problems stopping two straight rookie quarterbacks in Philadelphia’s Carson Wentz and Dallas’ Dak Prescott.

The defense also gave up 199 rushing yards to Dallas.

“Teams have been doing a

really good job with the young quarterbacks and simplifying the game plans for them, the last 2 weeks for us, in particular, getting the ball out fairly quick,” linebacker Willie Young said. “In some situations we need to get the rush working with the coverage, and vice-versa.

“When you look at it, [the Cowboys] rushed for 200 yards.

We have to control the running game first before we can have fun in the backfield.”

Notes: The Bears signed offensive lineman Colin Kelly to the practice squad Monday and terminated the practice squad contract of Jason Weaver. Kelly was with Kansas City in 2013-14 and San Francisco in 2016 without seeing action in the regular season.

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Hallie Nauman had five kills and three solo blocks as the Amboy volleyball team posted a 25-20, 25-19 win against visiting Durand on Monday night.

Also for the Clippers (7-3, 4-2 NUIC Upstate), Emma Lindenmeyer had 13 assists, Delaney Wilhelm had 10 digs, and Karlee Doege added six digs.

Rock Falls def. GenoaKingston 16-25, 25-22, 25-23: Annie Austin had

other counting scores for the Cardinals.

Bryce Smith was low for Morrison with 44, while Kale Orman paced Erie with 49.

Winnebago 171, West Carroll 181: Anthony

Mendoza was low for the Thunder with a 41 in a match against the Indians at Sandburr Run in Thomson.

The medalist was Winnebago’s Marcus Smith with with a 1-over-par 37.

28 assists as the Rockets rebounded after dropping the first set to pull out a road BNC win.

Kenzie Olson had 19 kills. Maddie Sands had Eastland 182, East eight kills. Sydney Young D u b u q u e 1 9 2 : Curt had 15 digs and two aces. Strauss was the medalist Aubri Heald had 11 digs. with a 3-over-par 39 as Aquin def. Polo 25-12, the Cougars won at Laco25-17: Justine Gorzny ma Golf Course in East had five kills for the Mar- Dubuque. cos in a loss to Aquin in Girls golf Polo.

Erie 202, Oregon 202, Pecatonia def. Milled- Rock Falls 223: The Cargeville 25-20, 23-25, dinals and Hawks tied at 25-21: The Missiles could a triangular at Rock River not pull out the win at Golf and Pool in Rock home, taking the second Falls. set but dropping a close Oregon’s Ali Scheideckthird set. er was the medalist with Josie Ewers had 10 digs a 4-over-par 39, while Abi for Milledgeville.

Scheidecker added 44.

Boys golf For Erie, Sera Bebon Dixon 181, Genoa- had a 47, and Madison Kingston 188: Lukas Newton added a 50.

Wedekind had a 42 and Kylee Ricketts was low Cole Ruckman added a for Rock Falls with a 48, 43 as the Dukes edged and Adison Wolf added the Cogs at Marengo a 51.

Ridge Golf Course.

West Carroll 210, WinT h e m e d a l i s t w a s n e b a g o 2 3 0 : Hayley Genoa-Kingston’s Nick Guilinger was the medalGargani with a 5-over- ist with a 10-over-par 46 par 41. as the Thunder beat the P r o p h e t s t o w n 1 7 1 , Indians at Sandburr Run Morrison 182, Erie 223: in Thomson.

Jaden Taylor earned Prophetstown 226, medalist honors with Orion 254: The Prophets a 4-over-par 40, as the had four golfers all sepaProphets won a triangu- rated by three strokes in lar at Lake Erie. a win at Deer Valley.

Jackson Ames (42), Jasmine Haggard led Jackson Westen (43) and Prophetstown with a 56.

Kyle Sigel (46) had the Hannah Kolling shot a

57. Rachael Driscoll and Madi Purvis each shot 58.

Girls tennis Dixon 5, Freeport 0:

The Duchesses ran their record to 9-2 with a road win against the Pretzels.

Alane Bratt and Sara Ackerson won singles matches for Dixon. Lirissa Gallardo and Renata Young, Allison Bay and Alexis Sneek, and Adela Bajramoska and Paige Colby came out on top in doubles.

Sterling 3, Sycamore 2:

Anna Ivarson and Katelyn Grell won singles matches as the Golden Warriors edged the Spartans in Sycamore.

Kennedy Shank and Kylie Burkett won at No. 3 doubles for Sterling (6-7).

Newman 3, Princeton 2:

The Comets got 6-0, 6-0 wins from Avery Meyer at No. 2 singles and from Erin Vits and Maddy Jacobs at No. 1 doubles in a win at Princeton.

Audrey Melton won her No. 1 singles match 6-1, 6-2.

College volleyball Sauk Valley Community College 3-0 at St. Ambrose Invitational:

The Skyhawks got 55 kills from Bailey O’Brien and 30 kills from Hannah Peterson on Saturday in Davenport, Iowa.

SVCC beat Clarke University 23-25, 32-30, 25-14, 25-13, then beat Olivet Nazarene 25-11, 19-25, 25-12, 25-13 and Black Hawk 25-12, 25-19, 25-20.

SVCC had 48 digs Saturday from Chelsi Blair and 60 assists from Samantha Soddy.

MLB ROUNDUP

Baez, Cubs blow out Pirates By the Associated Press

Javier Baez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs while major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks pitched six scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs won their 100th game of the season, routing the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Monday in Pittsburgh.

Hendricks (16-8) dropped his ERA to 1.99 by scattering seven hits, striking out five and walking none. He has not allowed more than three runs in 22 consecutive starts.

White Sox 7, Rays 1:

James Shields pitched six effective innings for his first win in two months, Justin Morneau and Carlos Sanchez each hit a

two-run homer and the White Sox beat Tampa Bay 7-1 in Chicago.

Reds 15, Cardinals 2:

Joey Votto and Adam Duvall hit two of the Cincinnati’s four homers as the Reds routed the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Reds starter Tim Adleman (3-4) retired the first 10 Cardinals he faced and went a career-long seven innings.

Raiders get roughed up in third set

Boys golf Monday’s results at Marengo Ridge Par 36

DIXON 181, GENOA-KINGSTON 188 Medalist: Nick Gargani (GK) 41 Dixon scores: Lukas Wedekind 42, Cole Ruckman 43, Jackson Jeffery 45, Mitchell Dixon 51, Olivia Pultorak 52, Anton Halla 53 at Lake Erie Par 36

PROPHETSTOWN 171, MORRISON 182, ERIE 223 Medalist: Jaden Taylor (P) 40 Other Prophetstown scores: Jackson Ames 42, Jackson Westen 43, Kyle Sigel 46, Harrison Ames 49, Aaron Hanrahan 52 Morrison scores: Bryce Smith 44, Adam Lindstrom 45, Jaeden Workman 46, Corbin Wilkins 47, Noah Van Zuiden 69 Erie scores: Kale Orman 49, Caden Swift 54, Brett VanDeWostine 58, Brady Anderson 62 at Sandburr Run, Thomson Par 36

WINNEBAGO 171, WEST CARROLL 181 Medalist: Marcus Smith (WINN) 37 West Carroll scores: Anthony Mendoza 41, Aaron Haring 45, Matt Haring 47, Ethan Reiland 48, Ryan Gengenbach 56, Alec Tipton 57 at Lacoma Golf Course, East Dubuque Par 36

EASTLAND 182, EAST DUBUQUE 192 Medalist: Curt Strauss (E) 39 Other Eastland scores: Kaden Henze 44, Cole Schoeny 49, Brady Balk 50, Dawson DeMichele 58, Pat Dertz 59

Girls golf Monday’s results at Rock River Golf and Pool, Rock Falls Par 35

ERIE 202, OREGON 202, ROCK FALLS 223 Medalist: Ali Scheidecker (O) 39 Other Oregon scores: Abi Scheidecker 44, Alex Ocampo 58, Elizabeth Villareal 61, Isabelle Nelson 72 Rock Falls scores: Kylee Ricketts 48, Adison Wolf 51, Mahala Larson 62, Jessie Clevenger 62, Bree Johnson 64, Erie scores: Sera Bebon 47, Madison Newton 50, Riley Redell 52, Lexus Georgean 53, Lindsey Weber 53, Calisa Steel 59 at Deer Valley

PROPHETSTOWN 226, ORION 254 Medalist: Riley Hansen (Kewanee) 41 Prophetstown scores: Jasmine Haggard 56, Hannah Kolling 57, Rachael Driscoll 58, Madi Purvis 58, Alyvia Hogge 65, Samantha Soleta 72 at Sandburr Run, Thomson Par 36

WEST CARROLL 210, WINNEBAGO 230 Medalist: Hayley Guilinger (WC) 46 Other West Carroll scores: Emily Suiter 51, Hannah Guilinger 55, Alyssa Smith 58, Emily Hartman 65, Hannah Brigham 72

Tennis Monday’s results at Sycamore

STERLING 3, SYCAMORE 2 Singles 1. Anna Ivarson (STER) def. Laurynn Mize 6-3, 2-6, 10-8 2. Katelyn Grell (STER) def. Emily McConnell Hatch 6-3, 6-2 Doubles 1. Kiyas Kousoulas, Ellie Wilson (SYC) def.

Abby Aitken, Sonia Chino 6-3, 6-2 2. Brooklyn Scott, Kate Majerus (SYC) def.

Kinsey Zacharski, Maddie Heffelfinger 6-2, 6-3 3. Kennedy Shank, Kylie Burkett (STER) def. Rachael Johnson, Haley Spiewak 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 Record: Sterling 6-7 at Freeport

DIXON 5, FREEPORT 0 Singles 1. Alane Bratt (D) def. Jasmine Bigelow 6-4, 6-4 2. Sara Ackerson (D) def. Courtney Kappas 6-1, 7-5 Doubles 1. Larissa Gallardo, Renata Young (D) def.

Sydney Hayunga, Allisa Sommers 2-6, 6-3, 6-1 2. Allison Bay, Alexis Sneek (D) def. Cassie Torrisi, Andrein Marshall 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 3. Adela Bajramoska, Paige Colby (D) def.

Kelly Van, Brie Bardell 6-3, 6-2 Record: Dixon 9-2 at Princeton

NEWMAN 3, PRINCETON 2 Singles 1. Audrey Melton (N) def. Kiara Tate 6-1, 6-2 2. Avery Meyer (N) def. Emma Proffitt 6-0, 6-0 Doubles 1. Erin Vits, Maddy Jacobs (N) def. Alison Brown, Julia Prushinski 6-0, 6-0 2. Madalyn Robbins, Anna Zehr (P) def.

Chloe Klein, Sydney Schott 7-5, 6-1 3. Maddie Eckard, Mary Jeanne Brown (P) def. Amber Long, Sarah Davis 6-2, 6-3

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New England N.Y. Jets Miami Buffalo Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

W 2 1 1 0

Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland

W 3 2 1 0

Denver Kansas City Oakland San Diego

W 3 2 2 1

East L T 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 South L T 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 North L T 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 West L T 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0

Pct 1.000 .333 .333 .333

PF PA 81 45 62 78 64 67 71 68

Pct .667 .333 .333 .000

PF PA 42 53 81 95 42 57 54 84

Pct 1.000 .667 .333 .000

PF PA 57 44 65 66 56 75 54 84

Pct 1.000 .667 .667 .333

PF PA 84 57 69 49 80 79 87 73

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Ashton-Franklin Center’s Madeline Prestegaard goes up for the kill Monday against Dakota. The Indians won in two sets.

Prestegaard led the Raiders with three kills and three blocks, Emily

Shrimplin had 11 assists, and Meurer added six digs in the loss.

WHITE SOX 7, RAYS 1 Tampa Bay

Monday’s game N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.

FALCONS 45, SAINTS 32 Atlanta New Orleans

7 21 10 7 10 8

7 — 45 7 — 32

First Quarter NO–Fleener 2 pass from Brees (Lutz kick), 8:25.

Atl–T.Coleman 2 run (Bryant kick), 5:21.

Second Quarter Atl–Freeman 13 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 14:53.

NO–Thomas 3 pass from Brees (Lutz kick), 9:55.

Atl–T.Coleman 2 run (Bryant kick), 5:31.

Atl–Hardy 4 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), :28.

NO–FG Lutz 57, :00.

Third Quarter Atl–T.Coleman 6 run (Bryant kick), 12:03.

NO–Kuhn 3 run (Ingram run), 7:38.

Atl–FG Bryant 21, 2:58.

Fourth Quarter Atl–D.Jones 90 interception return (Bryant kick), 13:37.

NO–Ingram 5 pass from Brees (Lutz kick), 10:00.

A–73,003.

Atl NO First downs 26 32 Total Net Yards 442 474 Rushes-yards 31-217 23-115 Passing 225 359 Punt Returns 0-0 1-0 Kickoff Returns 2-54 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 1-90 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 20-30-0 36-54-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-15 2-17 Punts 2-45.0 2-41.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 4-35 5-75 Time of Possession 27:26 32:34 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Atlanta, Freeman 14-152, T.Coleman 12-42, Ryan 5-23. New Orleans, Ingram 15-77, Hightower 3-19, Brees 2-9, Cooks 1-6, Kuhn 1-3, Lewis 1-1.

PASSING–Atlanta, Ryan 20-30-0-240.

New Orleans, Brees 36-54-1-376.

RECEIVING–Atlanta, Freeman 5-55, T.Coleman 3-47, Sanu 3-31, Tamme 3-28, Gabriel 2-33, Hardy 2-26, J.Jones 1-16, Robinson 1-4. New Orleans, Fleener 7-109, B.Coleman 7-78, Thomas 7-71, Cadet 6-32, Ingram 4-30, Lewis 3-43, Cooks 2-13.

College football Big Ten East Conference W-L Pct. Michigan 1-0 1.000 Maryland 0-0 .000 Ohio State 0-0 .000 Indiana 0-0 .000 Michigan State 0-1 .000 Penn State 0-1 .000 Rutgers 0-1 .000 West Nebraska 1-0 1.000 Wisconsin 1-0 1.000 Iowa 1-0 .000 Minnesota 0-0 .000 Purdue 0-0 .000 Illinois 0-0 .000 Northwestern 0-1 .000

Overall W-L Pct. 4-0 1.000 3-0 1.000 3-0 1.000 2-1 .667 2-1 .667 2-2 .500 2-2 .500 4-0 4-0 3-1 3-0 2-1 1-2 1-3

1.000 1.000 .750 1.000 .667 .333 .250

Saturday’s games Northwestern at Iowa, 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Rutgers at Ohio State, 11 a.m. (BTN) Purdue at Maryland, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Michigan, 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Illinois at Nebraska, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN/2) Minnesota at Penn State, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Michigan State at Indiana, 7 p.m. (BTN)

East W L T Pct Philadelphia 3 0 0 1.000 Dallas 2 1 0 .667 N.Y. Giants 2 1 0 .667 Washington 1 2 0 .333 South W L T Pct Atlanta 2 1 0 .667 Tampa Bay 1 2 0 .333 Carolina 1 2 0 .333 New Orleans 0 3 0 .000 North W L T Pct Minnesota 3 0 0 1.000 Green Bay 2 1 0 .667 Detroit 1 2 0 .333 Chicago 0 3 0 .000 West W L T Pct Los Angeles 2 1 0 .667 Seattle 2 1 0 .667 San Francisco 1 2 0 .333 Arizona 1 2 0 .333 Monday’s result Atlanta 45, New Orleans 32

PF PA 92 27 77 60 63 61 68 92 PF 104 70 76 79

PA 91 101 70 96

PF PA 64 40 75 67 81 85 45 83 PF PA 46 63 52 37 73 83 79 63

Thursday’s game Miami at Cincinnati, 8:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 8:30 a.m.

Carolina at Atlanta, noon Tennessee at Houston, noon

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Frsythe 2b 4 0 0 0 Ti.Andr ss 5 0 0 0 C.Dckrs lf 3 0 1 0 Me.Cbrr lf 3 1 1 0 Lngoria 3b 2 0 0 0 Abreu 1b 3 1 2 1 B.Mller 1b 4 0 1 0 Morneau dh 3 1 2 3 Mahtook cf 4 0 2 0 T.Frzer 3b 4 1 1 0 Decker rf 4 1 3 0 Av.Grca rf 4 0 0 0 Casali dh 4 0 1 1 Narvaez c 3 1 2 1 A.Rmrez ss 4 0 0 0 C.Snchz 2b 4 1 2 2 B.Wlson c 4 0 1 0 Le.Grca cf 4 1 1 0 Totals 33 1 9 1 Totals 33 7 11 7 Tampa Bay 000 100 000 — 1 Chicago 100 110 22x — 7 E–Shields (4). DP–Chicago 4. LOB–Tampa Bay 10, Chicago 6. 2B–B.Miller (29), Mahtook (7), Me.Cabrera (40), T.Frazier (20).

HR–Morneau (6), C.Sanchez (3). SB– Decker (1), T.Frazier (15). SF–Morneau (2), Narvaez (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Tampa Bay Smyly L,7-12 5 7 3 3 1 5 Garton 1 1 0 0 0 1 Jepsen 2/3 0 1 1 1 0 Romero 1 1/3 3 3 3 0 0 Chicago Shields W,6-18 6 7 1 1 2 6 Kahnle H,5 2/3 0 0 0 2 0 Jennings H,10 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Jones 1 2 0 0 0 0 Minaya 1 0 0 0 0 0 HBP–by Shields (Dickerson).

Umpires–Home, Greg Gibson; First, Mike Estabrook; Second, Ben May; Third, Ed Hickox.

T–3:04. A–13,665 (40,615).

National League East Division W L Pct GB x-Washington 91 65 .583 — New York 83 74 .529 8½ Miami 78 78 .500 13 Philadelphia 70 86 .449 21 Atlanta 63 92 .406 27½ Central Division W L Pct GB x-Chicago 100 56 .641 — St. Louis 81 75 .519 19 Pittsburgh 77 79 .494 23 Milwaukee 71 86 .452 29½ Cincinnati 66 90 .423 34 West Division W L Pct GB x-Los Angeles 90 66 .577 — San Francisco 82 74 .526 8 Colorado 73 83 .468 17 San Diego 66 90 .423 24 Arizona 65 91 .417 25 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division Monday’s results Chicago Cubs 12, Pittsburgh 2 Arizona 14, Washington 4 Miami 7, N.Y. Mets 3 Milwaukee 8, Texas 3 Cincinnati 15, St. Louis 2 Today’s games Arizona (Godley 4-4) at Washington (Scherzer 18-7), 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Lackey 10-8) at Pittsburgh (Vogelsong 3-6), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 13-9) at Miami (Koehler 9-12), 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Eickhoff 11-14) at Atlanta (Teheran 6-10), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Nelson 8-15) at Texas (Griffin 7-4), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Stephenson 2-2) at St. Louis (Wainwright 12-9), 7:15 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (De Leon 0-0) at San Diego (Clemens 3-5), 9:10 p.m.

Colorado (Marquez 1-0) at San Francisco (Cueto 17-5), 9:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Arizona at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

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

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

Colorado at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m.

Monday’s box scores

State schedule Saturday’s games Illinois State at North Dakota State, 1 p.m.

Northern Illinois at Ball State, 2:30 p.m.

Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa, 4 p.m.

Eastern Illinois at SE Missouri State, 6 p.m.

Western Illinois at South Dakota State, 6 p.m.

AP Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Alabama (50) 4-0 1511 1 2. Ohio St. (4) 3-0 1440 2 3. Louisville (6) 4-0 1409 3 4. Michigan (1) 4-0 1292 4 5. Clemson 4-0 1267 5 6. Houston 4-0 1239 6 7. Stanford 3-0 1166 7 8. Wisconsin 4-0 1084 11 9. Texas A&M 4-0 1036 10 10. Washington 4-0 986 9 11. Tennessee 4-0 909 14 12. Florida St. 3-1 804 13 13. Baylor 4-0 729 16 14. Miami 3-0 696 15 15. Nebraska 4-0 640 20 16. Mississippi 2-2 540 23 17. Michigan St. 2-1 527 8 18. Utah 4-0 493 24 19. San Diego St. 3-0 304 22 20. TCU 3-1 241 NR 21. Arkansas 3-1 239 17 22. Texas 2-1 217 21 23. Florida 3-1 176 19 24. Boise St. 3-0 163 NR 25. Georgia 3-1 142 12 Others receiving votes: Arizona St. 135, Oklahoma 120, North Dakota St. 58, West Virginia 51, Virginia Tech 38, Colorado 33, North Carolina 26, Iowa 25, UCLA 22, Auburn 18, LSU 17, W. Michigan 14, Wake Forest 9, Memphis 6, Maryland 2, Toledo 1.

MLB

NFL W 3 1 1 1

Monday’s box score

Seattle at N.Y. Jets, noon Detroit at Chicago, noon Buffalo at New England, noon Cleveland at Washington, noon Oakland at Baltimore, noon Denver at Tampa Bay, 3:05 p.m.

Los Angeles at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

New Orleans at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Dallas at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s box score

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

RALLY

But something clicked for Dakota, as it roared back and went on a 9-2 run to take the first set.

“We seem to do that a lot,” Dakota’s Mary Sue Kinney said. “We will get down by a lot, start slow, then find a way to come back. We never really let it get out of hand because we know that we always seem to have that extra gear in our pocket we can go to.”

AFC had an opportunity to start off fresh and erase the pain of the firstset loss with the opening serve in the second set, but Meurer hit the ball into the net. Kinney then rattled off five consecutive points as Dakota went up 6-0. That lead soon ballooned to 13-2, then 17-3.

“We made a couple mistakes, then all of a sudden we were down by a lot,” said Gittleson, who recorded two kills and an ace. “We got our heads down. It was one of those matches.”

MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD

Monday’s stars Kenzie Olson, Rock Falls volleyball, 19 kills Curt Strauss, Eastland golf, 3-over-par 39 Ali Scheidecker, Oregon golf, 4-over-par 39

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

American League

East Division W L Pct GB z-Boston 92 64 .590 — Toronto 86 70 .551 6 Baltimore 85 71 .545 7 New York 80 76 .513 12 Tampa Bay 65 91 .417 27 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Cleveland 91 65 .583 — Detroit 83 73 .532 8 Kansas City 79 77 .506 12 Chicago 75 81 .481 16 Minnesota 56 100 .359 35 West Division W L Pct GB x-Texas 92 65 .586 — Seattle 82 73 .529 9 Houston 82 74 .526 9½ Los Angeles 69 87 .442 22½ Oakland 67 88 .432 24 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division Monday’s results N.Y. Yankees 7, Toronto 5 Cleveland 7, Detroit 4 Milwaukee 8, Texas 3 Chicago White Sox 7, Tampa Bay 1 Seattle at Houston, late Oakland at L.A. Angels, late Today’s games Boston (Price 17-8) at N.Y. Yankees (Cessa 4-3), 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Gausman 8-11) at Toronto (Sanchez 13-2), 6:07 p.m.

Cleveland (Clevinger 2-2) at Detroit (Verlander 15-8), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Berrios 2-7) at Kansas City (Kennedy 11-10), 6:15 p.m.

Milwaukee (Nelson 8-15) at Texas (Griffin 7-4), 7:05 p.m.

Seattle (Hernandez 11-6) at Houston (Fiers 11-8), 7:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Cobb 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 16-9), 7:10 p.m.

Oakland (Mengden 2-8) at L.A. Angels (Nolasco 7-14), 9:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Seattle at Houston, 1:10 p.m.

Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Kansas City, 6:15 p.m.

Milwaukee at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m.

CUBS 12, PIRATES 2 Chicago ab Coghlan lf-1b 4 Bryant 3b 4 L Stlla ph-3b 1 Rizzo 1b 3 Szczur lf 2 Cntrras c 5 Heyward rf 4 Russell ss 3 Kwasaki ph-2b 2 Almora cf 6 J.Baez 2b-ss 5 Hndrcks p 4 Strop p 0 Fdrwicz ph 1 H.Rndon p 0 A.Chpmn p 0

Pittsburgh r 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0

h 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 0 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0

bi 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0

ab r h bi Jaso 1b 5 0 1 0 Bell rf 5 0 1 0 McCtchn cf 2 0 0 0 Joyce ph-lf 2 1 1 1 Kang 3b 3 0 1 0 Coke p 0 0 0 0 Freese ph 1 1 1 1 Hughes p 0 0 0 0 S.Rdrgz 2b 4 0 2 0 Crvelli c 2 0 0 0 Stllngs ph-c 2 0 2 0 A.Frzer lf-cf 4 0 0 0 Mercer ss 2 0 0 0 Flrimon ss 2 0 0 0 Kuhl p 1 0 1 0 Z.Phllp p 0 0 0 0 Hanson ph 1 0 0 0 Brault p 0 0 0 0 J.Rgers 3b 1 0 0 0 Totals 44 1218 11 Totals 37 2 10 2 Chicago 100 406 100 —12 Pittsburgh 000 000 020 — 2 E–Kang (15), Mercer (9). DP–Pittsburgh 2. LOB–Chicago 13, Pittsburgh 9. 2B–La Stella (12), Rizzo (43), Heyward (25), Almora (8), Jaso (24). HR–Bryant (39), J.Baez (14), Joyce (13), Freese (13). SF–Heyward (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Hendricks W,16-8 6 7 0 0 0 5 Strop 1 0 0 0 1 2 Rondon 1 3 2 2 0 2 Chapman 1 0 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh Kuhl L,5-4 3 8 5 5 2 3 Phillips 2 1 0 0 0 2 Brault 1 2/3 6 7 3 3 3 Coke 1 1/3 1 0 0 1 2 Hughes 1 2 0 0 0 0 Kuhl pitched to 7 batters in the 4th HBP–by Kuhl (Russell). WP–Kuhl 2, Brault.

Umpires–Home, Mark Carlson; First, Quinn Wolcott; Second, Chris Guccione; Third, Brian Gorman.

T–3:34. A–20,519 (38,362).

REDS 15, CARDINALS 2 Cincinnati ab Peraza ss 4 E.Sarez 3b 6 Votto 1b 4 Renda 2b 1 Duvall lf 6 T.Holt lf 0 B.Phllp 2b 5 D Jesus 1b 1 Schbler cf 4 Irbrren pr-cf 1 Selsky rf 5 Brnhart c 5 Wa.Prlt p 0 D Ls Sn p 0 Adleman p 2 Ra.Lpez ph-c 1

St. Louis r 1 1 3 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0

h 1 1 2 0 4 0 4 1 1 0 5 3 0 0 0 0

bi 1 1 1 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0

ab r h bi G.Grcia 2b 4 0 1 0 Pscotty rf 2 1 1 0 Pham cf 2 0 1 0 Molina c 1 0 0 1 Car.Kll c 2 0 0 0 M.Ada 1b 3 0 0 0 Tvilala p 0 0 0 0 J.Wllms p 0 0 0 0 B.Pena ph 1 0 0 0 J.Prlta 3b 3 1 1 0 A.Rsrio 3b 1 0 0 0 Moss lf 3 0 0 0 Gyorko ss 3 0 1 1 Grichuk cf 2 0 0 0 Mayers p 0 0 0 0 Jo.Mrtn 1b 1 0 1 0 Jai.Grc p 0 0 0 0 Wacha p 1 0 0 0 L.Waver p 0 0 0 0 Kkhefer p 0 0 0 0 Hzlbker rf 2 0 0 0 Totals 45 1522 15 Totals 31 2 6 2 Cincinnati 210 740 100 —15 St. Louis 000 110 000 — 2 DP–Cincinnati 1. LOB–Cincinnati 9, St. Louis 3. 2B–B.Phillips (34), J.Peralta (16).

3B–Piscotty (3). HR–Votto (27), Duvall 2 (33), Selsky (2). SB–Peraza (17), B.Phillips 2 (14). CS–Peraza (9). SF–Peraza (3), Molina (2). S–Adleman 2 (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Adleman W,3-4 7 4 2 2 0 4 Peralta 1 1 0 0 0 1 De Los Santos 1 1 0 0 0 0 St. Louis Garcia L,10-13 1 4 2 2 0 0 Wacha 2 2/3 9 7 7 0 1 Weaver 2/3 4 5 5 1 1 Kiekhefer 2/3 1 0 0 0 1 Mayers 2 3 1 1 0 1 Tuivailala 1 0 0 0 0 0 Williams 1 1 0 0 0 0 HBP–by Weaver (Schebler), by Weaver (Peraza). WP–Wacha.

Umpires–Home, Tony Randazzo; First, Brian Knight; Second, Scott Barry; Third, Bill Miller.

T–2:48. A–34,942 (43,975).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Susan R. Wilcox; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00006 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/9/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/27/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 19-22-16-233-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 203 W. 3rd Street, Sublette, IL 61367 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1600646.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHANCERY DIVISION

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/B/M TO FIRSTAR BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, vs.

REGINA M. BROWNING, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS, 2016 CH 92 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: REGINA M. BROWNING, and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 25 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 906 W. 15TH STREET, STERLING, IL 61081 And which said Mortgage was made by: REGINA M. BROWNING the Mortgagor, to FIRSTAR BANK, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 211-2002; and for other relief, that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESSS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Susan E. Ottens 200 East Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 On or before October 27, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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625-3600 284-2222 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 22, A.D. 2016, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the person owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Central Park Yoga located at 212 E. 4th Street, Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 22nd day of September, A.D. 2016.

Dana Nelson County Clerk Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON ILLINOIS US Bank National Association successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND Plaintiff, vs.

Helen D. Larkey; Michael Albert, as Trustee; City of Rock Falls; Unknown Owners and Non Claimants Defendants.

14CH 112 504 East 8th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 30, 2016, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office will on October 6, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street(Third Floor Lobby), Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 6 in Block 1 of Pratt's Addition ot the City of Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the plat thereof recorded June 16, 1893 in Book 5 of Plats, Page 35.

Commonly known as 504 East 8th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Parcel Number(s): 11-27-380-002 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-032844.

Ellen C. Morris MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com I703419

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STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF LEE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELWOOD J. VOSS, Deceased.

NO. 2016 P 65 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ELWOOD J. VOSS, of Ashton, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 13, 2016, to MARINA K. VOSS, whose address is 932 Evanston Terrace, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, and whose attorneys are Fearer, Nye & Chadwick, 420 4th Avenue, PO Box 117, Rochelle, IL 61068.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of the Court at Lee County Courthouse, Dixon, IL 61021, or with the representative, or both, no later than March 20, 2017, 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 10 days after it has been filed.

FEARER, NYE & CHADWICK, Attorneys for MARINA K. VOSS, Executor of the Estate of ELWOOD J. VOSS, deceased Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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 $270,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BARK BONDS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEBY GIVEN that the Coloma Township District, Whiteside County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 11th day of October, 2016, at 6:00 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held at the Coloma Township Park District Offices, 508 East 11th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of not to exceed $270,000 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. /s/ Donald Stindt Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners Coloma Township Park District Whiteside County, Illinois

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 23, A.D. 2016, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business as GMX Jumpers located at 603 West 7th St. Sterling IL. Dated this 23rd day of September, A.D. 2016 Dana Nelson County Clerk September 27th, October 4 & 11th 2016

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELAINE M. LYONS, Deceased.

NO. 16 P 63 NOTICE OF CLAIM

September 27, 2016

Notice is given of the death of Elaine M. Lyons who died on August 3, 2016. Letters of Office were issued on September 9, 2016 to Kay Ligtenberg as Independent Executor, whose address is 1235 Riverview Road, Amboy, Illinois, and whose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Dixon & Giesen Law Offices, 121 East First Street, Dixon, Illinois, 61021.

The undersigned, Mike Fisk, does hereby state that he is the Treasurer of the PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF Whiteside County and Henry County, Illinois, and has been the Treasurer continuously throughout the period of this report; that the following is a report of all items of receipt and disbursement by the said District for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2016.

Prophetstown Fire Protection District Treasurer's Report State of Illinois County of Whiteside

AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Cash balance as of 5/1/15 Whiteside County Taxes Henry County Taxes Interest Earned Call Receipts Received Contributions Received Memorial Money Received Total Cash Available Cash Disbursements Cash Balance as of 4/30/16

$169,945.89 $ 104579.12 $ 21761.74 $ 538.43 $ 237264.17 $ 25000.00 $ 630.00 $ 559719.35 $ 305668.92 $254,050.43

EXPENSES Billing & Collection Expense Trustee Salaries Bookkeeper Salary Office Supplies and Postage Printing & Publishing Legal Expense Insurance Telephone Misc. Expense Heating & Lighting Janitorial Supplies Paint & Repairs Audit Expense Supplies Training Equipment Maint. & Repairs Gas, Oil & Batteries Radio & Monitor repairs Administrator Salary Attendants Salary Purchases, Radio & Monitor Equipment Purchased from Contribution Payroll Taxes Coats purchased from Memorial Total Ambulance Expenses

$ 19,592.11 $ 1260.00 $ 1800.00 $ 389.98 $ 504.00 $ 1414.40 $ 39648.00 $ 1701.90 $ 37.50 $ 2698.73 $ 230.25 $ 1889.94 $ 137.50 $ 13343.34 $ 1211.77 $ 9949.04 $ 3560.67 $ 38.96 $ 4500.00 $ 157545.74 $ 1977.50 $ 27001.76 $ 12667.83 $ 2568.00 $305,668.92

Susan R. Wilcox; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00006 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/9/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/27/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

FIRE DEPARTMENT Cash Balance as of 5/1/15 Whiteside County Taxes Henry County Taxes Interest Earned Rental Income Replacement Tax Ill. Municipal League Contributions Grant Funds Total Cash Available Cash Disbursements Cash Balance as of 4/30/16

$324,731.10 $ 118409.34 $ 30893.30 $ 1070.72 $ 240.00 $ 10904.27 $ 5546.88 $ 5000.00 $ 9244.00 $ 506039.61 $ 197046.87 $308,992.74

LOT 2 IN BLOCK 8 IN WYER'S DIVISION TO THE VILLAGE OF SUBLETTE, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF SUBLETTE, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 19-22-16-233-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 203 W. 3rd Street, Sublette, IL 61367

EXPENSES Dues, Ill. & Natl. FPD Dues, Blackhawk/MABAS Trustee Salaries Bookkeeper Salary Office Supplies and postage Printing & Publishing Legal Expense Insurance Telephone Misc. Expense Heating & Lighting Janitorial Supplies 1201.43 Paint & Repairs Audit Expense Equipment Repairs Gas, Oil & Batteries Radio & Monitor Repairs Education & Training Misc. Expense Chief and Asst. Chief Salaries Hose Coats, Boots, Helmets Tools and Equipment Equipment Purchased Incentive Program Payroll Taxes Total Fire Department Expenses

$ 405.00 $ 275.00 $ 1320.00 $ 1800.00 $ 407.48 $ 624.00 $ 1906.40 $ 24520.00 $ 3715.30 $ 37.50 $ 7128034 $ 1201.43 $ 4537.80 $ 137.50 $ 25233.37 $ 4479.39 $ 1570.68 $ 4824.44 $ 316.05 $ 2700.00 $ 2213.80 $ 2650.29 $ 6369.96 $ 93,872.00 $ 4356.00 $ 445.14 $197,046.87

BUILDING FUND Balance as of 5/1/15 Whiteside County Interest Earnest Total Cash Available Cash Disbursement Total Cash Available 4/30/16

$ 114461.27 $ 30000.00 $ 269.78 $ 144731.05 $ 51843.02 $ 92888.03

EXPENSES Building Repairs Purchase of House Total Expenses

$ 25293.00 $ 26550.02 $ 51843.02

This Estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the Probate Act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Lee County Court.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of the first publication, no later than March __20___, 2017 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 days after it has been filed.

Kelly Flessner Attorney for Executor

Prepared by: Ms. Kelly L. Flessner Dixon & Giesen Law Offices 121 East First Street P.O. Box 389 Dixon, Illinois 61021 Telephone: 815-284-2288 Fax: 815-284-1338 kf@hsdixonlaw.com Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-00646.

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Mike Fisk, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and states that as such acting Treasurer of said PROPHETSTOWN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, he has examined the foregoing Annual report of said District for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2016,and states that the same is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.

MIKE FISK, TREASURER Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17 day of June 2016. th

Ronald F. Coplan

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Primary Responsibilities

• Primary contact for the factory HACCP development, implementation, review and update. Manage all records, required by regulatory organizations and laws, pertaining to HACCP at the factory.

• Function as a resource in the development, coordination and administering of HACCP related activities as dictated by the HACCP Plan. Also devise a follow up mechanism with each department as a means of ensuring compliance to those HACCP procedures.

• Ensure process for internal verification programs, including the corrective action process as a means to ensure compliance to the HACCP program.

• Ensure process for review of PPSRs and PCRs for potential impacts as related to HACCP change control as appropriate.

• Be able to develop and present employee-training topics relative to HACCP and HACCP prerequisite programs. Train employees in HACCP, and HACCP Pre-requisite programs.

• Responsible for providing timely feedback to the responsible parties for HACCP compliance.

• Work directly with the engineering and maintenance departments on Sanitary Design of equipment and modifications prior and during installation as it pertains to HACCP Change Control. Perform weekly integrity reviews of production equipment.

• Be an active member of the Factory Food Safety Team.

• Maintain up to date working knowledge and skill levels in all areas of Food Safety and be capable of informing and directing others with all pertinent changes that affect them.

• Train and supervise all assigned employees and/or direct reports as appropriate.

• Support activities to achieve compliance with the Nestlé Quality Management System requirements and other applicable instructions and standards.

• Primary contact for the factory Food Defense Plan development, implementation, review, and update.

• Function as a resource in the development, coordination and administering of Food Defense related activities as dictated by the Food Defense Plan.

• Be able to develop and deliver training related to Food Defense. Understand the FDA Food Defense 101 Training, which includes ALERT and FIRST training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: 2 year degree in Biology, Chemistry, a science degree, or equivalent work experience required.

• Experience: Minimum two years manufacturing environment or equivalent required. Two years Food Safety experience or equivalent preferred. HACCP experience preferred. Food Defense experience preferred.

• Upon Hiring and within a 2 year period: • Certification in HACCP from an approved, accredited organization (approved by the facility’s QA Manager).

• Successful completion of ISO 22000/FSSC internal auditor training course by an approved organization (approved by the facility’s QA Manager).

• Skills: Computer skills, Microsoft Office experience, strong Excel skills.

• Other: Must be authorized to work in the United States. A policy exists which prohibits hiring of immediate relatives.

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All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlepurinacareers.com Under Job number 1600685 Apply no later than 10/17/16 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Physical, Drug and Alcohol screening may be required

EMPLOYMENT

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Avonlea Cottage of Dixon Now Hiring Part Time Cook Must have food sanitation license Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 CDL Class A company drivers and owner operators wanted, home every night, no touch freight, paying percentage of the loads revenue, based out of Rochelle IL. Please call 1 815 562 1800.

Owner Operators, Lease and Company Drivers Wanted!

Sign On Bonus, Mid-States Freight Lanes, Consistent Home Time, No Northeast. www.

Drive4Red.com or 877-811-5902, CDL A Required

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

505

CDL Drivers FT Seasonal Help Wanted CDL class B min.

Paid overtime.

Apply in person or call Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd, Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248.

Dental Assistant Part Time wanted for busy single dentist office.

Qualifications include good people skills, organizational skills and team oriented. Ideal candidate must be able to learn and perform quickly.

Computer skills are as asset but not required.

Please send your resume to PO Box 108, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

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Experienced Custom Applicators Ag background a plus.

FT positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248

Looking for a small engine Mechanic at our Dixon & Sublette locations.

Must have prior small engine experience, possess own tools.

Pay will be based on experience. Apply in person at either Dixon or Sublette location.

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

Towns

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Streets

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

Route

Customers

Amboy

N. Jones, N. Metcalf, N. East, Joe Dr., W. Bacon 3218

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Amboy

S. Washington, Davis, Prospect, W. Clark, W. Main 3206

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1st Ave., - 6th Ave. , E Miller to Grobe Road

Sterling

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For motor route availability call David Sheets

815-625-3600 ext. 5311

Full-Time C.N.A 2nd Shift $1,000 Bonus!

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.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

!Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10

Needed: Factory Worker.

Insurance, 401K, Competitive wages, etc. $150.00 sign on bonus program.

Please apply in person at 147 E 2nd Ave. Rochelle IL.

NEW TODAY Semi Truck Drivers needed for Grain Hauling. Must have experience.

Nelson Trucking 815-631-5650

EMPLOYMENT

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Sterling Rock Falls Childcare accepting applications for P/T & F/T Varied hours, times and days.

Apply within 1840 W. LeFevre Rd. Sterling IL. United Way Agency

TO OUR

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 problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

Wanted P.T. COOK Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Good Samaritan Society - Prophets Riverview is accepting applications for Full Time C.N.A 2nd Shift. $1,000 Bonus.

Please go and apply online at www.good-sam.com.AA/ EOE, M/F/Vet/Handicap, Drug Free Workplace.

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COMPETITIVE WAGES/SIGN ON BONUS Winning Wheels has openings for Certified C.N.A.’s.

Starting Pay is $11/hr Weekend Warrior Program $12/hour.

Apply online at: www.winningwheels.com Or in person at Winning Wheels 701 E. 3rd St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Pre-employment drug screen, background check

CNA POSITIONS NO MANDATED SHIFTS! **SIGN ON BONUS**

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Limited Number of Shifts Available Incentives: *Optional Wage Packages *Health, Dental, and Vision Available *Flexible Scheduling *Employee of the Month Attendance Incentive

The City of Sterling, Illinois is seeking applicants to fill Street Maintenance Worker position. Responsibilities include manual work, operating light and heavy equipment, repairing streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, snow and ice removal, carpentry, sewer repair, and general maintenance. Applicant must have a valid drivers license and able to acquire a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement; within 90 days of employment. The City of Sterling offers an excellent work environment, fringe benefits, and IMRF pension.

Questions concerning this position may be directed to Brad Schrader at (815) 632-6657, or emailed to bschrader@sterling-il.gov The City of Sterling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information visit; www.sterling-il.gov

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Earn up to $35,000 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.

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Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted

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Resumes or applications and at least three (3) work related references should be addressed to: City of Sterling, Public Works, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081,faxed to (815) 625-1940,OR www.ci.sterling.il.us for an application and emailed to mfarmer@sterling-il.gov by no later than 5:00 PM, October 7, 2016.

Join The Team!

EMPLOYMENT

MANAGER

The City of Sterling is seeking an experienced I.T. Manager to assume responsibility for managing the municipality’s internal I.T. functions under the supervision of the Police Chief. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design I.T.-related activities for the municipality as a whole. The I.T. Manager will work closely with decision makers in all departments to identify, recommend, develop, budget, implement, and support costeffective technology solutions for all aspects of the City. This person will also define and implement I.T. policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and security. The I.T. Manager provides leadership and direction to other I.T. team members and is accountable for coaching, mentoring, managing, and leading I.T. personnel as well as assisting in helpdesk functions. The position is also responsible for procurement and relationships with outside vendors.

Apply at: Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031 Phone: 815-456-2374 Fax: 815-456-2250 EOE

SALES PROFESSIONAL Sales leader with management experience needed for our

STERLING TEAM

Experience includes managing retail office, mentoring staff, ensuring high quality patient care, assisting doctors and working with vision care benefits. Must have a year of college or one year related experience.

Optical experience preferred.

Competitive salary and incentives w/benefits incl 401(k) Attractive hours M - Sat. Please call 1-815-220-0652 and email hr@bardoptical.com

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EMERSON

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www.saukvalley.com

Attention Job Seekers We have multiple entry level jobs available. Seeking motivated individuals with a good work ethic.

The successful applicant will be highly self-motivated and have significant experience in all I.T. aspects including Exchange, Active Directory, DNS protocols, virtualization, as well as LAN, WAN and VoIP operations. Must pass Criminal Justice Fingerprint/ background check, pass drug screening and hold a valid Illinois Driver’s license.

The City of Sterling offers an excellent work environment, fringe benefits, and IMRF pension. Salary is $57,000-$76,633 DOQ. If interested in this position, please submit a resume and job application to the City Manager’s office, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 or ddillow@sterling-il.gov. All applications must be received by 5pm on October 21, 2016. The City of Sterling is an equal opportunity employer.

SM-ST09007-0929

• Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st & 2nd Shifts Apply online at etnyre.com

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

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CHILD CARE

512

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

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

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 MT. MORRIS GARAGE SALES 624 Wed., Thurs., Fri. Sept. 28, 29, 30 9:00am-5:00pm & Sat., Oct. 1 8:00am-12:00pm 205 N. McKendrie ESTATE SALE Furniture, housewares, tools, holiday decorations, antiques, collectibles, vintage Avon bottle collection, vintage records and toys and more!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

GUNS & ARCHERY

www.saukvalley.com

FURNITURE

755

Antique ¾ Bed $300; 815-284-8321 Celery Green Couch. Like New. $100 815-441-0461 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 New & used furniture, beds & appliances wholesale.

And much more!

815-718-4385.

Oak formal dining room table 7', 6 cane back chairs & china hutch. Very good cond. $300.

815-626-7115.

FURNITURE

Solid oak hutch top style dresser, chest of drawers, 1-3 drawer night table. $500 for all.

Call 815-499-8679.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

755

Healthy Loving Young marble orange/gold Male cat,

updated on shots and litter trained.

Free to good loving indoor home.

815-622-2622

762

XLarge tall leather brown lift chair, Like new. $1400 new selling for $750 obo. Text or call 815-590-8479

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 5 AKC German Sheppard puppies, 3F, 2M. Avail.

Sept. 30. $600 Call or text 815-716-0222

Two Abandon Cats, free to good indoor home, loving and affectionate 1 brown & white tabby & 1 beautiful orange.

779-861-2154 Young Male Cat, adorable powder grey, up to date on shots and litter trained. Free to good loving indoor home.

815-622-2622

706

Bernett Cross Bow Red dot site. Hard case, 4 arrows, cranking cock. $300 815-441-7636

APPLIANCES

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

FOOD PRODUCE Squash pound 0896

750 .50¢ per 815-677-

Speak up and level the playing field in order to gain respect.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Until the time is right, don’t divulge information that can help you control a situation. Getting angry and overreacting will not encourage others to support your plans. Observe and learn.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Share your concerns and find out where you stand.

Refuse to let anyone pressure you into something that doesn’t interest you. Avoid donating to something you know little about.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Stick close to home and the people you can trust. An older relative or a youngster in your life may cause you grief. Do not give in to pressure. Do what’s best for you and your family.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Personal improvements will boost your confidence.

Whether you change your lifestyle or your physical appearance, it will give you the push you need to excel in all aspects of life.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A former co-worker will have a solution to a problem you are facing with an authoritative individual. Plan your actions carefully before you make your move.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should mix business with pleasure in order to impress an influential person.

Networking and finding unique ways to improve your skills and other attributes will position you for advancement.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don’t sit still when there is so much you can accomplish. Prepare to take action and pursue your goals. A business trip or meeting will pay off.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take the plunge and do something you’ve been thinking about for some time.

Set a reasonable goal. Success will lead to opportunity, but shortsightedness will hold you back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Get involved in the game of life. Attend events that will bring you in contact with people from different backgrounds. Romance is encouraged and will improve your personal life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Get together with people you can learn from, and share ideas.

Endeavor to build confidence among your peers. A carefully executed plan will lead to an unexpected and welcome proposal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Take care of minor details when dealing with institutions, government agencies or authority figures.

Do what needs to be done and plan to celebrate your victory with a loved one. ©2016 UFS

CELEBRITY CIPHER

746

All Hardwood split, full size, 8 ft. truckload, $90 delivered 815-973-3302

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don’t mess with the rules or regulations, especially while traveling or dealing with institutions or government agencies. Stick to what you know, and don’t assume anything. Avoid indulgent tendencies.

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WOOD / FUEL

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

Sudoku!

Answer on B10

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your stuff for

Cash in the

Call or go online to browse, buy or sell!

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TELEGRAPH 815-284-2222

www.saukvalley.com

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SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

Concrete Contractors ➩SIMON MASONARY➩ Brick, Block & Stone Work, Griding & Truckpointing New & Repair NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Chimneys & Foundations Bonded and Ins. ★Free Est.★ Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310

Dumpster Rental

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

Handyman

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1

Cleaning Service

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Fireplaces Fireplaces Gas Wood Stoves Inserts Log Sets Doors Service Repair Install Visit our Showrooms Anselmo's 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

Furniture Restoration Strip, Refinish, Repair Re-glue, Touch-ups.

Custom Woodworking & Finishing Shop Anselmo's Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

Genl. Contracting

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

License-Bonded Insured NO JOB TOO SMALL All your home Improvement needs Remodeling of baths, basements & kitchens Custom showers Siding-Decks etc.

815-440-3519

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

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

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

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026

Tree Service

Haul/Clean Service

REYES REMODELING & DRY WALL Complete Line of Remodeling & Dry Wall •Carpentry •Kitchens •Bath •Basements No Job Too Small! ★40 years★ experience 815-535-8488

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

FALL is the

perfect time to build your garage, addition or Re/Roof, or Reside your home!

Randy L. Moore

GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Gutters

Painting PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Power Washing

Serving the Sauk Valley Areas for over 15 years •On the Job Manufactured • Expert Installation •Competitive prices •Best Quality Materials, Guaranteed •5” and 6” Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Decks ★Siding ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Winter Interior Discounts CC#'s Accepted 815-994-0075

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial * Fully Insured * Hot Water We do everything including house washing, gutters, pool areas, brick/ stone walls, decks & patios and commercial businesses.

Professional industrial equip.

Done right the first time!

Call 815-441-0246

to Find

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

779

John Deere LT 160, automatic, 2 new back tires, 38” $675/obo. deck.

815-441-3552.

LAWN & GARDEN

781

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

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Roofing

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Roofing/Siding

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

Serving the Sauk Valley Area for over 15 years.

•Garages •Additions •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Gutters •Interior/Exterior •New Construction & Re-Construction Residential, Industrial, Commercial •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Storage

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Will meet or beat any written tree estimates.

Call 815-718-2997 Now accepting credit/debit cards Donnie Cole

Stump Removal CLARK'S

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

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE NEW TODAY

CUT ABOVE TREE SERVICE •Tree Trimming •Tree Removal •Licensed & Insured 815-718-1415

1998 Ford 150 Plus 1999 RV 35' trailer. $4500, terms available 815-994-3339 4 graves at Chapel Hill in the Lord's Supper, $550/ea./obo.

Transfer fee involved.

815-734-6473.

TV Repair

Cement mixer, electric $50 815677-0896 Craftmatic adelectric justable bed, 39x74, w/ $500 massager, 815-762-9964

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners

The Softener Man 815-323-1622

Repairr on all makes & models Servicce Call Special

www.allsafe center.com

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

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High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

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

Call Ben 815-590-2694

EASY

70 ft.

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

Lawn Service Commercial & Residential Includes Mowing Trimming Bushes & Scrubs Leaf mulching & clean-up Call Ethan 815-441-6812

Good Help is

A&M TREE SERVICES

815-626-1333

BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

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2009 Agri Fab yard vacuum, 8 hp, 15ft. wand, exc. cond., $600/obo 815-379-2541

Home Improvement

Lawn Care

OCD GREEN CLEANING Wanted: Beautiful homes that need weekly cleaning services.

Call 815-625-5811

Stump Removal DALE COLLIN STUMP GRINDING 815-564-7892 Insured FREE Estimates Clean Up Available All stumps ground out 8-10 inches below ground.

• Lawn Mowing & Rototilling 20 Yrs. Experience

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

Furniture Refinished We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Remodeling

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

815-989-8320

B9 A1

www.saukvalley.com

Over 30 years of experience

Windows

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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FARM EQUIPMENT

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CLASSIC CARS

904

Red, 83' Mustang GLX convertible V6, auto. White leather interior, 51k mi. Excellent cond. $5,700 OBO 815-625-7936

AUTOMOBILES

905

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1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature, 155K mi., black, $3000/obo 815-440-4621 1998 Chevy Corvette Coupe, 74k mi., AT, highly optioned, $13,500 815-625-2915 1999 Cadillac DeVille; black; Good condition. $2,900 obo. 815288-7910 2002 Ford Taurus many new parts, good gas mileage, $2300/obo 815718-0144 2003 Subaru Legacy AWD, $3500/ obo. Call 815-625-3928.

2004 Pontiac Grand AM, high mi.

Runs good. 4 new tires. Good work car. $1800/obo. or 815-772-4963 815-499-1428 2004 Taurus, gold, checked, garage runs great! $1200 779-245-8070 2006 Chevy Aveo, 94K mi., good runner. $3,000; 815-716-0475 or 815-535-0495 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 113K miles, $5,000 815-7185941 2011 Cadillac SRX leather, loaded, sun roof. Asking $21,500. Like new.

39,800mi. Call 815535-1021.

Caddy DeVille only 62K mi. loaded. All work perfect. Exc. cond.

Must see. $4900.

815-994-1614. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626or 284SOLD SOLD. Price Reduced!

1999 Buick LeSabre, 140k mi.

Many new parts. $1850 or make offer. 815-677-1637

TRUCKS

910

1995 Ford F350 Flat bed. 31K mi. $3,700 obo.

815-535-0495 or 815-716-0475 2000 Chevy S-10 Pick Up 2wd, ext. cab, 115k mi., AT, remote start $3,900 815-625-2915

VANS

911

NEW TODAY 1997 Chevy Astro Cargo Van, good shape, runs good, $1500 obo 815-626-2166

4X4S

912

1996 Jeep Cherokee 4dr., 4whl. dr.

Well maintained, runs great! $1500 779-861-3735.

MOTORCYCLES

935

1986 Harley FXST C model, considered vintage bike.

Apes, 2” shot guns, maxed out chrome. Must see to appreciate! $6,000/ obo. 815625-4943.

1992 Yamaha motorcycle, 10,255 mi Silent Thunder XV 1100. One owner.

As is (been in storage). Call 815-5353663 after 5pm.

2010 Harley Davidson Limited.

62K mi. Has extras. $13,500 815-499-3924 Yamaha Vino 125cc Scooter, like new, 77 actual mi., 1 owner, $1500 815-946-2038

BOATS/MOTORS

940

1986 Wellcraft boat and trailer, Inboard & outboard 180 American, Mercury Cruise 170 HP. $2600 815-441-2242 ★1988 ProCraft★ 1780V, fish & ski, pristine cond., many extras, $6400/obo 815-946-2311

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2009 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV V6 – $10,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2015 Cadillac XTS Luxury AWD 4dr Sedan – $31,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan – $10,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4dr 4WD Crew Cab SB – $10,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4dr Sedan – $7,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 1999 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 4dr Sedan – $3,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2014 Kia Sportage LX 4dr SUV – $15,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan – $13,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2005 Scion tC Base – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2002 Toyota Camry XLE – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LS – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT – $20,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2012 Chevrolet Impala LT – $5,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT – $23,540 Vaessen Bros.

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2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan – $10,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2017 Chevrolet Camaro LT – $39,535 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894

2010 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan – $9,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT – $26,790 Vaessen Bros.

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2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan 5A – $11,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $24,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894

2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2006 Chevrolet Impala Unmarked Police – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2006 Mercury Montego Premier – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317 2007 Chrysler Sebring – CALL Credit Auto Sales (866) 865-4317

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $28,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2016 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD LT – $27,565 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT – $23,900 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT – $25,500 Vaessen Bros.

(866) 909-3894 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4x4 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB – $28,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB – $12,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2014 Nissan Rogue SL AWD 4dr Crossover – $23,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX 4dr Sedan – $9,200 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2010 GMC Acadia SLT-1 AWD 4dr SUV – $15,400 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

BOATS/MOTORS

940

1988 Sea Nymph, 20HP Mercury Motor Live well.

New wood & carpet.Boat trailer, pedestal seat, Aerator pump, bilge pump. $2,500 obo.

815-440-6446

1989 Ski Brendella 351 Ford 240hp, 105 original hrs., cover, mooring trailer w/new tires.

Asking $8,000.

815-284-1984

2006 24ft. Pontoon 90HP Evinrude E-Tec motor.

Some work needed. $6,500 815-973-6778

TRAILERS/RVS

945

04' Newmar Dutch Star. 40ft. Spartan Chassie, 370 cummins; 6sp. Allison trans. 2 slides, 2 A/C, full basement, computerized jacks; loaded; no smoking.

49,500 mi. kept in heated shed. Exc. cond. $83,000 obo 815-791-5585

1989 Chevy Motor Home (Bounder) 454 engine, 34' long. Ready to go, stored in winter $6000 FIRM 815-535-8021

20' Wells Cargo, 8x20 like new. $4,650 obo.

815-535-0496 or 815-716-0475

Sauk Valley Auction Calendar Complete sale bills are published in Sauk Valley Classifieds.

September 27 - 3:00 p.m.

Multiple Estates Sale at Auction City Sales, 2505 W. 4th St., Dixon, 815-288-2514

October 1 - 10:00 a.m.

1905 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls Arvilla Murphy- Owner Dirks Auction Service, 815-626-3358

October 4 - 5:30 p.m.

805 S. Division, Polo Real Estate Auction Stan Weber, Owner Lenny Bryson, Auctioneer 815-946-4120

October 5- 5:30 p.m.

2013 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan 6A – $8,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

500 N. Main Ave., Milledgeville Real Estate Auction Violet Swanger Estate Lenny Bryson, Auctioneer 815-946-4120

2013 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV – $21,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

Sale held every Tuesday @ 3pm

2010 Ford F-150 FX4 4x4 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft.

SB – $17,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4x4 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB – $24,900 Gerdes Auto & Truck (866) 880-4392

October 8 - 10:00 a.m.

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2008 34' Cedar Creek 5th wheel trailer. Winter package w/ 3 slide outs & 2003 Club car golf cart. $20,000 OBO 815-441-5403 2009 Cardinal 5th wheel trailer with three extra large King slide-outs. size bed, 32” flat screen TV and w/d hookup. Kitchen island w/sink, fireplace w/retractable 42” flat screen TV, 2 Lazy Boy leather rocker/ recliner chairs, central vacuum, heated holding tanks and much more! Exc. cond., low miles and non smoking. $30,500. Call 815716-3536.

2010 Cameo 36 FWS 5th Wheel, self leveling, central vac, 2 A/C, double ref., king bed, washer/dryer, like new furniture, much more. $34,900 815-440-4666.

AUTOS WANTED

960

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