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FINDING FUN AT SCARECROW FESTIVAL IN DIXON

ELECTION 2014 | GOVERNOR’S RACE ANALYSIS

Rauner giving not just to right Challenger gives to liberal causes, records show

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Andrew Fields, 10, of Dixon looks for his pumpkin with his mother, Heide, and his sister, Cerayla, 8, Saturday afternoon during the Scarecrow Festival in downtown Dixon.

RIGHT: Gizell Cox, 10, and her sister, Annastasia, 7, paint flower pots during the Scarecrow Festival.

Attendees also got to put some artistic flair on pumpkins. The festival also featured entertainment by Funky Munky Wrestling downtown, as well as a doggie zoo at the old Lee County Courthouse.

Fall ahead?

So far, Mother Nature hasn’t delivered on her usual reprieve from the summer heat, as the temperature approached 90 degrees over the weekend.

But fear not, fall fanatic. Cooler conditions are coming. See when on A3.

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Republican governor candidate Bruce Rauner and his wife, Diana, have given hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect abortion rights and the environment – traditionally seen as liberal causes.

Rauner, a wealthy Winnetka businessman, has given similar amounts to groups that advocate the privatization of Social Security and question climate change – traditionally conservative causes that Rauner says he does not support.

Bruce In his first bid Rauner for public office, Rauner and his views are far less More known to voters than those on A5 of his opponent, Conversely, D e m o c r a t i c GOP candiGov. Pat Quinn. date’s politiBut the private cal donations e q u i t y i n v e s - have shifted tor has a long to the right scorecard as a philanthropist, activist and political donor that sheds light on his views on particular issues, if not his overall philosophy and what he might do as chief executive.

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Peace Train sounding louder?

Director wants you to jump upon initiative for nonviolence

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

STERLING – What does a cardboard train have to do with peace?

It’s a conversation-starter.

The YWCA is partnering with Bridge the Arts to promote peace and nonviolence by deploying a cardboard “Peace Train” to kick off October’s Week Without Violence.

They are recruiting families, community agencies, businesses and groups to make cardboard boxcars to add to the train, using an anti-violence or peace theme, and large enough for a small child to sit in.

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Get on board with the Peace Train After the Peace Train is unveiled Oct. 11, parts of it will tour area businesses. There will be “a lot going on” with several community organizations in October, and “it’s very exciting,” said Rebecca Muñoz-Ripley, YWCA director of marketing and community services.

For more information on the train, and ideas on how and what to make, call Muñoz-Ripley at the YWCA at 815-625-0333.

“We wanted to join with some community events this year because it makes our impact a little bit stronger and gets the community more involved,” said Rebecca Muñoz-Ripley, YWCA director of marketing and community services.

The YWCA built the first component of the train – the engine

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– and also will assemble a few boxcars to follow it. Then the completed project, along with additions from the community, Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com will be unveiled during a chili cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 11, The YWCA is partnering with Bridge the Arts to promote peace in the YWCA parking lot at 412 and non-violence with a cardboard “Peace Train” to kick off October’s Week Without Violence. Rebecca Muñoz-Ripley, First Ave. YWCA director of marketing and community services, hopes the PEACE TRAIN CONTINUED ON A5 train will get “so long it stretches around the block.”

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COMMUNITY WATCH an uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear.

Steven T. Bialas, 36, of Lee; 10:26 p.m. Sept. 20 in the 700 block of West Washington Street; operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear.

Corey M. Grady, 17, of Mount Morris; 11:12 p.m.

Sept. 20 in the 700 block of East Washington Street; operating a car with an expired sticker; given notice to appear.

Paul D. Shaffner, 70, of Oregon; 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in the 600 block of South Second Street; unlawful burning – unattended fire; given notice to appear.

na; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear; taken to Whiteside County jail for warrant, given notice to appear.

Annette M. Martinez, 30, of Rock Falls; 1:20 a.m. Sunday at Avenue E and West Fourth Street; operating an uninsured motor vehicle; posted driver’s license.

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POLICE Sterling Police Edson C. Cox, 47, of Sterling; 7:49 a.m. Thursday at East LeFevre Road and 11th Avenue; speeding; posted driver’s license as bond.

Glenda C. MacLennan, 65, of Dixon; 8:35 p.m.

Thursday in the 1200 block of Harvey Drive; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – no insurance; posted $100 cash bond.

Tavia S. White-Cain, 19, of Sterling; 10:31 p.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of Avenue K; possession of alcohol as a minor; given notice to appear.

Derek R. Meiners, 33, of Sterling; 8:46 a.m. Thursday in the 400 block of East Third Street; theft less than $500; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Kathrine A. McLaren, 33, of Rock Falls; 10:45 a.m. Friday in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue; cellphone use while driving; posted driver’s license.

John T. Kenney, 57, of Sterling; 7:44 p.m. Friday on Avenue G Bridge; no driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear.

Cody T. Lopeman, 22, of Rock Falls; 9:40 p.m. Friday; Whiteside County warrant for obstructing a court order; posted $300 cash bond.

Kathleen E. Schillaci, 31, of Dixon; Friday at East Lincolnway and 45th Avenue; operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear.

Neil P. Youman, 23, of Princeton; 1:21 p.m. Saturday at West Fourth Street and Maple Lane; speeding; given notice to appear.

Kody N. Johnson, 23, of Sterling; 2:13 p.m. Saturday at West Fourth Street and Dixon Court; speeding; given notice to appear.

Antonio Sanchez, 41, of Rock Falls; 1:20 a.m. Sunday at Avenue E and West Fourth Street; possession of marijua-

Naomi B. Levin, 53, of Beloit, Wisconsin; 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday in the 600 block of Countryside Lane; possession of cannabis; issued city ordinance citation.

James E. Crawford, 42, of Beloit, Wisconsin; 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday in the 600 block of Countryside Lane; possession of cannabis; issued city ordinance citation.

Robert J. Loomis, 30, of Dixon; Friday; aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery of a child, aggravated battery and two counts of domestic battery; taken to Lee County Jail and given notice to appear.

Boy, 16, of Sterling; 1:26 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of West Fourth Street; consumption of alcohol; issued a citation.

Dylan J. Thayer, 18, of Rock Falls; 1:50 a.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of West Fourth Street; consumption of alcohol; issued a citation.

Richard J. Villarreal, 30, of Dixon; 9:10 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of West Chamberlin Street; DUI, no insurance, no valid driver’s license, Lee County warrant for failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.

State Police Carl D. McNinch, 28, of Milledgeville; 11:39 p.m.

Friday at Locust and Ninth streets in Sterling; Whiteside County warrant for aggravated DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol by passenger; taken to Whiteside County Jail and given notice to appear.

Steven C. Manning, 44, of Amboy; 3:30 p.m. Friday on state Route 2 in Lee County; failure to yield at stop intersection.

One injured in two-vehicle crash OREGON – An Oregon man was taken to KSB Hospital after he was hit while riding his motorcycle Wednesday night.

William M. Whalen, 58, was riding his Harley-Davidson at the intersection of Fourth and Washington streets when he was struck by a Jeep driven

by Brayton L. Finch, 16, of Mount Morris, according to a news release from the Oregon Police Department.

Finch was ticketed for failure to yield while turning left. Whalen’s condition was unavailable Sunday.

Oregon Police Randy W. Reinhold, 22, of Oregon; 11:09 a.m. Sept. 16 in the 100 block of North Seventh Street; reckless conduct; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Sarah L. Hensley, 28, of Oregon; 4:31 a.m. Sept. 18 in the 800 block of South Second Street; domestic battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Boy, 9, of Oregon; 5:17 p.m. Sept. 19; runaway, battery; released to parents for transport to Mary Davis Facility in Galesburg.

Girl, 16, of Oregon; 10:30 a.m. Sept. 20; runaway; released to a guardian.

Mandie J. Hungness, 21, of Oregon; 6:54 p.m. Sept.

20 in the 1000 block of West Washington Street; operating

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Five meetings’ aim to forge city’s future Series opens Wednesday at community center MCT News Service

FULTON – A program looking at the future of Fulton will start this week.

The City Council has selected Western Illinois University as the facilitator for its strategic planning project. The “MAPPING the Future of Our Community” program is through the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, which plans for community and economic development.

The meetings will take place at the Robert Fulton Community Cen-

ter beginning Wednesday, and running every Wednesday in the month of October. A buffet meal will be served prior to each meeting. This Wednesday’s topic is “Where are we now?”

Other meetings are: “Where do we want to be?” on Oct. 8; “How are we going to get there?” on Oct. 15; “How do we make it happen?” on Oct. 22; and “How do we make it happen and maintain the momentum?” on Oct. 29.

During the five planning sessions, participants

will identify three to six high-priority goals for the community, an action plan for implementation, and break into groups to begin work on the goals and projects that most closely identify with their interests.

After the MAPPING program sessions are completed, participants will organize a communitywide town meeting to share their ideas and projects with the community and invite other interested citizens to become involved in the project.

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War vets, kids scarred by gangs help each other YMCA-sponsored pilot program ran for a dozen weeks CHICAGO (AP) – Jorge Maya sat in a circle at his neighborhood YMCA, a sturdy Afghanistan vet listening to a group of teenage boys scarred by gang violence.

There was Sammy, 16, who could describe the times he’d dodged gunfire, once ducking behind a tree.

Anderson, 17, who’d been around gangs most of his life. By his teens, he was carrying knives and bricks for protection.

And 14-year-old Fernando, who was just 12 when a pistol-wielding kid killed his friend.

Maya’s own story was much the same. He’d grown up on the same streets, faced the same dangers, known the same temptations. He’d escaped Little Village, the largely Mexican community that had been home.

He eventually joined the Army, trading one violent place for another, a war zone far away. And when he returned, he felt lost.

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Fernando, 14, holds a painting he made to honor a dead friend, Johnny, in Chicago.

When he was just 12, Fernando witnessed a drive-by shooting in which one friend survived a bullet to the head and another died on Fernando’s couch, awaiting an ambulance. Fernando is part of the first class of Urban Warriors, a new YMCAsponsored pilot program that pairs Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, most of whom grew up with friends or family in gangs, with teens from similar backgrounds.

Now he was at the Urban Warriors. For a shot. I dropped out of high Y, sitting with other dozen Saturdays, the two school. I’d say, ‘Look man, Afghanistan and Iraq vets generations opened their you can do something and these teens, the two hearts and minds, the different with yourself. If I groups bound by a histo- vets finding new purpose can do it, you can, too.’... ry of violence and trauma after the war, the kids There is hope.� – on distant battlefields, drawing guidance from The idea for Urban nearby street corners or mentors who understood Warriors came from a both. their lives. prison meeting 5 years They were the first “I told them I’ve been ago between two brothclass of a new YMCAthrough tough times,� ers, Eddie and Gabriel sponsored pilot program, Maya says. “I’ve been Bocanegra.

Eddie had joined a gang at age 14, seeing it as a way to protect his younger brothers and sisters. “I thought ... I’d have a say-so. I’d have a right in the community. I’d have a voice,� he says.

Instead, he fatally shot someone he mistakenly thought had seriously wounded two gang friends, ending up with a 29-year sentence. One day in the prison visiting room, he and Gabriel discussed their tumultuous upbringing.

Gabriel had returned from Iraq with a Bronze Star and post-traumatic stress disorder. When Eddie revealed he’d been depressed, angry and sleepless, his brother said it also sounded very much like PTSD. “Eddie, actually there were some nights that growing up as a kid living in Little Village was probably worse or equally as bad as Iraq,� he remembers Gabriel saying.

That notion is supported by research that has concluded kids in violent communities endure trauma similar to soldiers. “They’re in combat zones as well,�

says Grady Osten-Garner, a psychologist tracking participants in Urban Warriors at the Adler Professional School of Psychology, a partner in the project. “They’re either witnessing violence or they are perpetrating violence or are the victims of violence.�

Urban Warriors hopes to reduce stress for both groups, improving their self-esteem and quality of life, says OstenGarner, a retired Army reservist. They will be evaluated periodically.

Bocanegra turned his life around after serving 14 years in prison.

He’s working on his master’s degree in social work at the University of Chicago. He’s also co-executive director of youth safety and violence prevention at the YMCA of Metro Chicago, where he focuses on the psychological impact of brutality on kids in gangravaged communities. “Just because we don’t see an injury doesn’t mean an injury doesn’t exist,� he says. “How do we better understand why they’re doing what they’re doing?�

in Lee and Ogle counties can sign up for the Oct. 14 meeting of the OgleLee Retired Teachers, at the Dixon Elks Club, 1279 Franklin Grove Road.

Doors will open at 11:15 a.m., with the meal at noon. A legislators forum will be after the lunch, with Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, and state Representatives Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, and Don Moffitt, R-Gilson, and Brian Stewart, R-Free-

port. Janet Kacvinsky, assistant regional superintendent from the Lee-Ogle ROE also will attend. A business meeting will be after the forum.

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OBITUARIES Lee A. Bastian LOS ANGELES – Lee Alan Bastian, 81, of Los Angeles, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, at Sepulveda Veterans Affairs Hospice Unit in North Hills, California.

He was born May 27, 1933, in Dixon, the son of Earle M. and Florence N. Bastian.

Lee graduated in 1951 from Dixon High School, and attended Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1955.

After settling in Los Angeles, he graduated in 1960 from the Pasadena Playhouse.

Wherever Lee went, his great smile and ready laugh brightened everyone’s day. He generously shared his caring and compassionate spirit with every person he met, from the stars of Hollywood to the waitress serving him a meal. He had the capacity to make each person feel as if they were the most important person.

Through his talent as a pianist and tenor, he brought the joy of music to those around him. His expertise in the kitchen complemented many a festive occasion.

After his retirement in 1992 from the facilities

management office at the University of Southern California, he enjoyed several years as a Hollywood chauffeur.

The family of Lee would like to extend a special thank-you to all the medical teams, staff, and circle of friends who gave him such compassionate care during his hospitalization.

He is survived by his partner of 52 years, John Bleasdale of Los Angeles; his brother, Bruce N. (Miriam) Bastian of Montgomery, Texas; sister, Ann (William) White of Normal: and six nieces and nephews, Janet (Phil) Heagy of Houston, Bruce (Sharon) Bastian Jr. of Port Townsend, Washington, Ketria (Ken King) Scott of Houston, Erik (Kathy) Nimz of Fort Worth, Texas, Jeff (Becky) Bastian of Nassau Bay, Texas, and Jennifer (Jesse) Dominguez of Floresville, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will hold a private celebration of life service Nov. 29 in Montgomery, Texas.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Visit memorial.yourtribute.com/Lee-AlanBastian to send condolences.

Orville W. Yocum OREGON – Orville Wayne Yocum, 87, of Franklin Grove, passed away Friday, Sept.

26, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 21, 1927, to Harry and Grace (Metzler) Yocum in Lafayette Township.

He had a passion for John Deere memorabilia and collected John Deere lawn tractors. He also enjoyed Old Country Buffet.

He is survived by his children, Dennis (Karen) Yocum, Patricia (Mark) Forrester, Larry (Kathy) Yocum, and Steven (Josie) Yocum, all of Franklin Grove; 12 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wanda, who passed away in October 2012; his brother, Donald; his sisters, Dorothy, Lois, Jane, and Evelyn; and a granddaughter, Melissa.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton, with Rev. Jin-Ho Hong officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Grove Cemetery in Franklin Grove.

Arrangements were handled by the Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton.

Visit beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com to send condolences.

Fred Ziegler STERLING – Fred Ziegler, 88, of Sterling died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014.

Arrangements are pending at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday if sent via email, obituaries@saukvalley. com or fax, 815-625-9390.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Anne N. Lammers of Lost Lake, 10-11 a.m. at Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Oregon.

Today’s funerals: Anne N. Lammers of Lost Lake, 11 a.m. at Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Oregon.

Charles L. Deets of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. graveside service at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Tuesday visitations: Mary L. Mohlenkamp of Shannon, 5-7 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

Wednesday visitations: Orville W. Yocum of Franklin Grove, 10-11 a.m.

at the Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton.

Wednesday funerals: Mary L. Mohlenkamp of Shannon, 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville.

Orville W. Yocum of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. at the Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton.

Thursday visitations: Margaret L. Sotelo of Rock Falls, 3-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 2:45 p.m., at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals; Margaret L. Sotelo of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Georgiana Conibear ATLANTIC, Iowa – Georgiana Conibear of Atlantic, Iowa, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Heritage House in Atlantic, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Georgiana was born April 21, 1934, in McNabb, to Perry and Shirley Glover. She graduated in 1952 from Magnolia Swaney High School.

She attended the University of Illinois, enjoying her years at the 4-H House. Later in life, she returned to college, and in 1971, graduated from Bradley University with a teaching degree.

She met Bruce E. Conibear of Lee Center while they both were in Chicago. She was working with American Airlines, and he was stationed in the area with the Army. They were married Sept. 22, 1957, at Clear Creek Meeting House in McNabb. Two children were born to bless this union, Nancy and Charles. Georgiana dedicated her life to the nurturing and well-being of her beloved husband and children.

After receiving her teaching degree from Bradley University, Georgiana worked many years as a teacher in the Peoria Heights School District.

She taught in other districts, as she and Bruce

moved to different communities with his career in the insurance industry.

Her love of learning and teaching touched many children, both in the classroom and out.

She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary teaching organization.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce of Atlantic; her daughter, Nancy (Alec) Turner of Corning, Iowa; her son, Charles (Susan) Conibear of Easton, Maryland; her grandchildren, Daniel Turner of Coralville, Iowa, and William (Alaina) Turner of Lamont, Iowa; sister, Lydia (Gene) Nowak of Garfield, Arkansas; her brother, Syd Glover of Standard; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Suzanne Glover Croisant.

Family visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Oct. 6 and the funeral at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 at United Presbyterian Church in Peoria. Inurnment will be at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Clear Creek Monthly Meeting with the memo, Georgiana Conibear’s Memorial, care of Kay Drake, 13 Heather Court, Washington, IL 61571.

Christian S. Jepsen OREGON – Christian S. Jepsen, 86, of Dixon died Friday, Sept.

26, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

He was born in Cicero on May 11, 1928, the son of Christian and Dolores (Pencak) Jepsen. He married Ellen Cilenti on Oct. 10, 1954, in Cicero.

He had been employed by the Illinois Central Railroad for many years until his retirement in 1989. Christian was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors include four sons, John (Jeannette) Beck of Champaign, Lawrence Beck of Oswego, Christian (Ginger) Jepsen

Anne N. Lammers LOST LAKE – Anne Natalie Lammers, 92, of Lost Lake, passed away at her home.

She was born to Antonio and Marie (Tapperi) Costa on Dec. 24, 1921, near Barbania in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Anne was the best nurse at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, where she worked as a supervisor for the postpartum (maternity) ward. She is a U.S. Army veteran, having served her country during World War II as an Army nurse stationed in Okinawa.

She married Gerard Lammers on Oct. 10, 1950. Soon after marrying, the couple moved to Wheatridge, Colorado. Anne and Gerard moved a few times during their life together before finally retiring in Lost Lake, near Dixon, in 1997. While living in the area, they attended Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Oregon.

Anne is survived by her loving husband, Gerard Lammers of Lost Lake; children, Cynthia (David Mark) Smith of Pendleton, Oregon, Bryan (Debi) Lammers of Peoria Heights, and Valerie (David) Clark of Marshalltown, Iowa; brother, Michael Costa of Cole Center, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Nicole (Robert) Reifman, Matthew Lammers, Natalie Clark, and Elizabeth Clark; and great-grandchildren, Betty and Willa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Joan and Josephine.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today, and the funeral at 11 a.m. today at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Oregon, with the Rev. Javier Martinez officiating. Burial will be in Lighthouse Cemetery.

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Mary L. Mohlenkamp SHANNON – Mary Louise Mohlenkamp, 80, of Shannon, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at her residence.

Louise was born on July 25, 1934, in Dixon, the daughter of John and Clara (Portner) Schaefer.

She married Robert Wagenknecht on March 23, 1958, in Dixon. He preceded her in death Sept. 6, 1980. She married Lemoine D. Mohlenkamp on Jan. 26, 1985.

She was a 1952 graduate of Ashton High School and a 1955 graduate of the KSB Hospital School of Nursing.

She worked for a short time at a nursing home in Shannon, then for more than 20 years at KSB Hospital in Dixon, in the OB Department.

While she received her degree as a medical transcriptionist, she worked at Phil’s Fresh Eggs in Forreston. She was then employed for 10 years as a medical transcriptionist for the Freeport Health Network.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville and was very active with her church, and 4-H when her children were young. She was an avid bowler and bowled in many national bowling tournaments around the United States. She

enjoyed crocheting, going to the casino boat, playing cards, reading, traveling, and family activities.

She was also a good wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Lemoine Mohlenkamp of Shannon; two daughters, Karen (Jeff) Nelson of Chadwick, and Stacy (Phil) Stott of Freeport; three sons, Gary Wagenknecht and Tom (Jerri) Wagenknecht, both of Milledgeville, and Steve Mohlenkamp of Denver; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Leis, and one brother, Robert (Elaine) Schaefer, both of Paragould, Arkansas.

She also is preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Charles and Billy Schaefer.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville, with Rev. Steve Aram and Rev. Jamie Gallagher co-officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established for the FHN Hospice.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

of St. Charles, and Scott Jepsen of Dixon; two daughters, Cheryl (Robert) Seide of Franklin, Massachusetts, and Cindy (Vincent) Gaudio of Elmhurst; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marlene (Raj) Sekharan of Bettendorf, Iowa.

Christian was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 3, 2007, and also by his brother, James Jepsen.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private burial of cremains will Bill Pritchard be held at a later date in Queen of Heaven Cem- SAVANNA – Bill Pritchard, 73, of Savanna, died etery in Hillside. There Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at his home. will be no services or visi- Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll is handling arrangements. tation.

Quinn camp highlights conservative gifts TRYOUTS SFORTART SOON GIVING

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Records examined by The Associated Press found that over the last 2 decades, the Rauner Family Foundation has given more than $19 million to charitable and philanthropic causes, many with political agendas, on both the left and right.

The AP looked at Rauner’s major avenues for giving, although perhaps not all, and found a mixed record that might confound attempts by Quinn and his allies to paint Rauner as too conservative for the normally blue state. But some of his individual donations raise questions about his campaign’s attempt to portray him as a moderate.

Adam Bonica, a Stanford University political

scientist who created a database measuring ideology based on giving, said Rauner’s record appears to coincide with what one might expect from a moderate Republican.

“As for whether the charitable giving is an authentic expression of his preferences, your guess is as good as mine,” Bonica said. “All I know is that money talks and it more often than not is an informative signal.”

Rauner’s campaign says his giving reflects someone open to new ideas who will work with anyone “willing to fight for lower taxes, better schools, clean government and a booming economy,” spokesman Mike Schrimpf said in an email. In particular, supporters note his extensive giving toward school reform.

But, Schrimpf said, “contributions to these groups does not mean he endorses every one of their policy positions.”

Quinn’s campaign and an anti-Rauner political action committee have focused on Rauner’s most conservative gifts, publicizing a list of contributions to not-for-profit groups, think tanks and candidates that they claim show “extreme right-wing” tendencies and, in other cases, an “anti-women” agenda.

An “Illinois Freedom” PAC news release highlighted more than $2 million in giving to what it said were tea party groups and organizations affiliated with the right-wing Koch brothers, including $700,000 to Donors Trust.

They highlighted $1 million to organizations that oppose gay rights,

including $400,000 to the Illinois-based Family Taxpayers Foundation; $10,000 to the Cato Institute, which advocates privatizing Social Security for younger workers; and $50,000 to the Heartland Institute, which rejects the idea that humans are causing climate change.

Schrimpf said Rauner believes “humans have had some impact on climate change,” despite the Heartland donation. He said Rauner opposes privatizing Social Security, despite the Cato gift. On gay rights, Rauner won’t say whether he personally supports gay marriage, noting Illinois adopted it as law last year and that overturning it isn’t a priority. He said earlier this year that the only way he would act to undo the law is if voters pushed it in a ballot measure.

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Rauner political giving shifted more Republican More than $11 million has gone to Illinois Republicans just this year SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Wealthy businessman Bruce Rauner shifted his political donations to go allout Republican after deciding to challenge Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.

An Associated Press analysis shows the Republican and his wife, Diana, have given $15 million to political candidates at the federal and state levels in the past decade-and-a-

half. More than $11 million of that, including $2 million from Rauner’s political fund, has gone to Illinois Republicans just this year.

Prior to his campaign, the couple gave to Republicans and Democrats – although contributions heavily favored the GOP. In fact, of $500,000 Bruce Rauner gave Democrats, most went to two can-

didates – former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Forrest Claypool, a former candidate for Cook County Board president who now oversees the Chicago Transit Authority.

That’s probably less reflective of ideology than of his interest in issues, namely education reform and school choice in Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield political scientist Kent Redfield said. In addition to that money, Redfield’s analy-

sis of information gathered by the AP on Rauner’s giving shows he has donated nearly $10 million through his foundation to education-reform groups – mostly the charter school movement.

“If you want to influence education or economic development, then from a pragmatic standpoint, you want to be friends with people in power, and that means dealing with and supporting Democrats as far as Chicago and Cook County politics are con-

cerned,” Redfield said.

Daley’s successor, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, is a friend of Rauner’s.

Rahm But the RaunEmanuel ers’ giving to Chicago mayor is friend D e m o c r a t of GOP candi- Emanuel has date for Illinois been limited governor to $1,000 each Bruce Rauner from Bruce and Diana Rauner in 2001, when Emanuel was making his first run for Congress.

Since the late 1990s, the Rauners have given $148,000 to national Democratic candidates and political committees, but $1 million to Republican organizations.

In 2008, Diana Rauner gave $2,300 in 2007 to the campaign of President Barack Obama, while Bruce Rauner gave $50,000 to his GOP rival John McCain in September 2008. Obama got no Rauner money in 2012, while his opponent, Mitt Romney, got $4,800 from each Rauner.

SESSER

Veterinarians continue family tradition in community Couple worked alongside father for 6 years before he sold them practice

BY CHRIS HOTTENSEN Southern Illinoisan

SESSER (AP) – Charles Spence poured more than 38 years of long days and nights into his veterinary practice, turning it into a thriving business that became a fixture in the Sesser community.

But Spence sold his hospital in 2007 to a couple of upstart veterinarians without running so much as a credit check on them.

Not a very good business practice, unless you factor in that those upstart doctors were his son and daughter-in-law.

A meeting of partners While studying veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois, Charles’ son, John, lived next door to another veterinary student named April. With common interests, they talked

often, and their friendship grew.

But it wasn’t until April was getting ready to graduate and take a job in Wisconsin as a dairy veterinarian that the friends became something more. They dated for about 6 months before getting engaged.

After John graduated, the two were married, and April gave up her dairy work in Wisconsin to move to Sesser with John and join the Sesser Animal Hospital practice.

Growing the family business John and April served as veterinarians alongside his father for 6 years before Charles retired and sold the practice to them.

“It’s really great. It’s been great for me, and it’s good for them,” Charles said. “They stepped into a practice that was active,

people can do a lot more work than one person.”

Working together

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John and April Spence pose for a photo in August in their office at Sesser Animal Hospital in Sesser. The two veterinarians met while at the University of Illinois and married after John graduated. and it’s been good for me, because in a small town like Sesser, you’re probably going to have a hard time selling a veterinary practice to someone who actually wants to come to Sesser, because most of the young veterinarians would prefer to go to the larger cities.”

With another doctor seeing dogs, cats and any other animals Franklin County pet and farm owners bring to them,

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So far, CGH Medical Center, the United Way, Sauk Valley Community College, and a Rotary Club group are on board, with commitments roll-

ing in, Muñoz-Ripley said. She hopes the train will get “so long it stretches around the block.”

“We live in a world with lots of hate, and we are victims of it every day,” she said. “We’ve become desensitized to it.”

Muñoz-Ripley noted

that peace could mean many different things – inner peace, peace on Earth, or taking care of each other, for example.

That’s why the train idea was chosen, she said.

“It’s a great chance for everyone in the community to come together.”

the business has grown and thrived.

John’s dad was able to see, at the most, 20 patients a day. Today, more than 30 patients regularly come through the doors of the hospital.

“They’ve increased the practice tremendously since I was in the practice,” Charles said.

“There’s no comparison to the amount of work that they do. I did a lot of work, but two or three

John and April have the luxury of collaborating together on difficult cases – a luxury not afforded to John’s father when he set up the hospital in 1969 in a small building across the street from its present location.

But sometimes, the couple needs a third opinion and leans on Charles’ years of experience.

“A lot of times, I’ll go out the back door, and he’s on the mower, and I start flagging him down, ‘Come look at this. Tell me what you think,’” John said.

Most couples would admittedly have a difficult time working with each other every day, but it doesn’t seem to affect this couple as they do what they love with the one they love.

“It’s hard to leave work at work and home at home sometimes, but we have to try really hard to do that because you

could talk about work all the time, and you could talk about home all the time,” April said.

A busy practice that has the two doctors hopping between operating rooms and observation rooms throughout the day keeps their work relationship highly professional.

“She’s seeing cases, I’m seeing cases,” John said.

“I may be doing surgery, and she may be seeing patients. So, there are a lot of times when we’re both here, but we’re both so busy doing things that we don’t really have much chance to interact.”

John and April have two children – Emma, 10, and Wade, 7 – but they aren’t sure if there will be a third-generation veterinarian in the Spence family.

Emma says she wants to become a veterinarian when she grows up, but right now she’s not too wild about every aspect of veterinary work.

“She’s not into blood or smells,” her mother said.

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Feeling helpless, Americans pine for yesteryear Growing global ‘religious’ frenzy impacts nations

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1889

From our archives: Best not to chuckle at flea-bitten cities Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Gazette on Sept. 27, 1889.

What we thought: 125 years ago

The wicked flea

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n several of our large cities, a very uncomfortable and troublesome epidemic of a most peculiar nature has broken out. It is an epidemic of fleas.

None know whence they come, and they do not go away at all, but stay and drive people crazy.

Washington, Philadelphia and New York have had their turn, and now the wicked flea has attacked Boston.

The idea of Boston capering and dancing about under such an undignified infliction is calculated to upset the solemnity of Saturn himself.

It is said that the little creature with the penetrating proboscis and legs so strong that he can jump a thousand times his own length is in the very air of the cities named, so numerous is he.

But let other towns not laugh overmuch. Their turn may yet come. Let the inhabitants thereof flee.

Solution for waste paper In some cities of the size of Sterling, a man is licensed to go from building to building and collect the waste paper, which he can dispose of at the paper mills or junk shops.

This renders it unnecessary for people to throw their waste paper on the streets or to burn it there, to which there are many objections.

This is a matter for the council to consider, as many persons have spoken of it.

A way should also be

Illinois Department of Public Health

Fleas descended on Boston 125 years ago, after plaguing Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York. A Gazette editor warned readers not to laugh too heartily, as the infestation might eventually strike close to home. provided for residents to dispose of their dead leaves and yard rakings, other than burning them, which is a nuisance to neighbors, especially those with weak lungs.

Disbanding?

It is said the Sterling Sporting Association is about to disband, and that the association grounds on the Kilgour place are to be abandoned, and the amphitheater and fence torn down.

The association has been at a constant loss of money, yet it is a matter of regret that the grounds should be given up, for then there will be no place where ball games can be held.

One plan for keeping the grounds is to collect a small sum from fifty to a hundred persons and pay the rent for another year.

Build more tenements Never in the history of the city has there been such a scarcity of dwellings of a good class, for rent.

The agents have many calls each week and manage to provide plac-

cells, and to be used for the accommodation of insane inmates, of which there are at present 17.

es, but there is a demand Ode to a farmer, for a better class than is from sportsmen to be had.

Sterling will now contin- Oh, the farmer rubs his ue to go forward rapidly, hands, and a smile his and the building of more face expands, tenement houses will be As he plucks the luscious a good investment. pumpkin from the vine.

He will take it to the Bring horses to sell fair, get the first prize on it there, It is time to boom up Then for a week on the horse market again. pumpkin pies will dine.

The farmers have comHe’s bland, and all pleted the busiest part of their year’s work, and of that; he laughs and waxes fat, will now have horses to To think the prize on sell and leisure time to pumpkins he should attend the market with catch, but – them.

He’d just as soon as This is about the time not, fill you full of salt of the year when the and shot, demand for horses If he caught you huntincreases in the large ing chickens in his lot. cities. The horse market (The above song is sung association will notify the buyers, so that farm- with great effect by the ers can find a market for Sterling sportsmen who have been chased from their animals.

We understand that the field to field.) majority of farmers are Little boys in favor of continuing unwelcome the market days, as they are beneficial, so that George Slade, an there will no doubt be employee at the Academy a big crowd here on the of Music, was accidentalnext sale day, Wednesly shot in the lower leg at day, Oct. 2nd.

3 o’clock this afternoon, Farmers, come one and by a little boy named all with your horses.

Willie Bongardt. The lad got in the building and County bankrupt was roaming around the The county of LaSalle ladies’ dressing rooms, is bankrupt. The Board and says he found a of Supervisors made a ladies pistol there. reduction in the tax levy He had a pistol, at any of from 45 cents to 30 rate, a .22 caliber one, cents, and heralded the and in fooling with it, fact far and wide over the discharged it, and the county as a good thing. bullet made its way to Now they are about Slade’s leg, entering the $25,000 behind, and will flesh, midway between have to issue bonds to the right knee and ankle. make up the deficiency, He was taken to the and pay interest on the office of Dr. Jane Reid, amount. and that lady, with nerve, skill, neatness and disAiding the insane patch, removed the flatThe Lee county board tened bullet from against of supervisors, at its last the bone, and stitched meeting, authorized the wounds, she having the erection of an addito make an incision to tion to the north end of reach the bullet. the county poor-house, Little boys should be 26 by 30 feet, two stokept out of the Academy ries high, to contain 14 hereafter.

EDITORIAL BOARD

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough Jeff Rogers

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.

annMcFEATTERS Ann McFeatters has covered the White House and national politics since 1986.

Contact her at amcfeatters@nationalpress.com.

WASHINGTON – True or false: A) The United States was founded on the principle of separation of church and state; B) Six out of 10 Americans want politicians with strong lim girls be educated. religious beliefs; C) Almost U.S. state legislatures, half the people want their increasingly controlled churches to weigh in on b y p o l i t i c i a n s w i t h political issues. strong religious views, If you said “true” to all of are restricting women’s the above, consider your- reproductive rights and self well informed on cul- trying to legislate their tural values in your coun- version of morality. try.

The Supreme Court We want to eat our cook- ruled employers’ religious ie and have it too. We’re beliefs can justify not payproud of our religious ing for female employees’ tolerance and our com- contraception through mandment that health insurance. government stays What in the world out of religion, but, We need is going on? seemingly, we also Part of the global public seek political lead“religious” freners who agree with servants zy is desperation and practice our reminding born of poor ecous there nomic conditions personal beliefs.

(But no snake hanis every and a yearning for dlers, please.) a mystical past that reason Much of what seems far more to think passes for constable and secure better ventional wisthan it ever was. dom today insists times are The Census America is a secu- ahead. ... Bureau reports lar nation and relimiddle-class Ann gious values are McFeatters A m e r i c a n s a r e under assault, perworse off finansecuted by the fedcially than they eral government. were 15 years ago.

But according Inflation-adjusted to a massive new median household study by the Pew Forum income in 2013 was up on Religion and Public only $180 from 2012 – 8 Life, that’s not necessarily percent below 2007 and true. About 78.4 percent even further below the of Americans consider 1999 peak. Young people themselves Christian. Of do not expect to live as those, 51 percent are Prot- well as their parents. estants. Catholics, 24 percent of the population, are PART OF THE SEARCH increasingly dependent for yesteryear is worldwide on immigrants to keep up disaffection with political their numbers. leaders. President Obama, The Pew survey, of who inspired global hope 35,000 Americans 18 and in 2008, widely is perover, found that 59 per- ceived as weak, lacking cent of Republicans and in judgment, clueless, 42 percent of Democrats overwhelmed by crises, want their church more exhausted, and unable to involved in politics. That communicate the optiworks out to 49 percent of mism we pine for. We’re all Americans, up from 40 depressed not to have a percent 4 years ago. superhuman leading us.

Failing the impossible, FOLKS, THIS DESIRE with a collective sense for melding religion and of helplessness, billions politics is a slippery slope. around the world put their Worldwide, it’s really scary. hope in a higher power.

More foreign governBut if 49 percent of ments are being pushed Americans seek openly

by Islamic extremists to religious leaders, that restrict individual liber- means half the population ties. While most of this does not want churches has nothing to do with more involved in politics. the true precepts of We are not people who Islam, millions, particu- give up. By nature, we’re larly women, are suffering not negative, without because of the perverted hope, and accepting of use of religion. failure. We are resilient, Thousands of edu- optimistic, and detercated women who once mined to succeed. And we eschewed being covered want to help those who head to toe, held jobs, and need a hand. walked freely down public Technology is linear; hisstreets without a male rel- tory is cyclical. We don’t ative now cower fearfully need politicians forcbehind closed doors. ing their personal reliModern women are gious views on everyone. being stoned to death We need public servants for supposed “religious” reminding us there is transgressions. every reason to think betA 12-year-old Pakistani ter times are ahead – if we girl was nearly murdered make them better. Have for advocating that Mus- faith.

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Lonely, single man wants to begin dating again Dear Abby, I am a 35-year-old single man. Three years ago, I took legal custody of my niece (who is now 8) to prevent her from becoming a ward of the state.

Her parents were drug addicts. Shortly afterward, my mother moved in to help me raise her, which is greatly needed and appreciated.

The problem is, I had to dramatically alter my lifestyle – no more staying out late on weekends or impromptu trips to visit college buddies – and worst of all, an end to dating.

I used to go out with a lot of women, but I

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

haven’t been with anyone in more than 2 years.

I didn’t like the idea of bringing ladies around my niece whom she might never see again. It was easier to just give up dating than to deal with

her questions and looks of confusion. She has had enough instability in her young life.

Now I’m starting to get lonely, and I’m not sure how to get back into the dating scene. How would I explain my living situation to a potential wife: “I have a kid, and my mother living with me, and that’s not going to change. Interested?”

Abby, any thoughts or suggestions would be welcomed.

– Lonely By Design in West Virginia Dear Lonely, Explain your living situ-

ation to the women you meet in much the same way as you have explained it to me. You are taking care of your 8-year-old niece with the help of your mother because if you hadn’t stepped up, she would have become a ward of the state.

Any mature woman who is worth her salt will respect that, just as I do. Immature women who are only looking for a good time – or a meal ticket – will probably run in the opposite direction, which is a good thing.

You won’t find what you’re looking for in bars as you may have done in the past. You would probably

have better luck if you join a group like Parents Without Partners or ask some of your married friends if they know someone nice.

Dear Abby, My family and I were watching a popular annual awards show recently. Like most of these, this one included an “In Memoriam” segment in which was featured a slideshow of the photos and names of people from the field who had died during the year.

The segment was well done and very meaningful. When it was over and the lights went back up, the audience clapped.

My family applauded, too. That made me feel uncomfortable, so I didn’t join in. What are your thoughts on applause at a memorial tribute?

– To Clap Or Not To Clap Dear T.C.O.N.T.C., Audiences clap for many reasons – among them, a spontaneous gesture of emotion or to show appreciation. (Some may do it because everyone else is doing it.) However, in this circumstance, it is not required or prohibited. As long as the applause is sincere, I think it is appropriate.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Sept. 29 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Mexican Train Dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave, Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee

County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging,

100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Friendly Mexican Train Dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-625-0046.

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, Sept. 30 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab,

8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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.

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

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

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

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

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Meal and a movie, noon, Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games,

noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Sublette Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., north shelter, Sublette Centennial Park, Sublette, 815849-5425.

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

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

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Tuesday, Sept. 30 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:457:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815-499-4866.

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

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

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

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

Blood pressure checks, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

Rock River Human Resources Professional Association, noon, Room 2K2, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-285-7033.

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

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

Sterling Rotary Club, noon,

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YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

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

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

American Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

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

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

Group Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 326 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-590-0822.

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673, TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2820.

Northeast Area Watch Group, 6:30 p.m., Dixon Police Department community room, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., schowell@dixonpd.com, 815-284-7197.

School Of Love In Deliverance Substance Abuse Group, 6:30 p.m., closed, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 815-284-1340.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m.,

closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, home meeting, 815284-2589.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Wednesday, Oct. 1 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

Dixon Correctional retiree breakfast, 8 a.m., Rivers Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

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

Ogle County Health Department flu immunizations for adults, 9-11:30 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-732-7330, ext. 275 or 301.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Church of Christ, 346 Chicago Ave., Savanna, 800-541-5479.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10-11 a.m., People’s National Bank, 112 Main St., Tampico.

Free blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

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

Reality Check Narcotics

Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382 or 800-733-2767.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 203 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333.

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

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Living Well With Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

Carroll County Fair Board, 7 p.m., Carroll County Fairgrounds, 28374 Milledgeville Road, Milledgeville, 815-244-9444.

Touched By Suicide ... Survivors Gather, 7 p.m., Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 264 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-438-2345.

Dixon Sports Boosters Club Board meeting, 7 p.m., Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Wednesday worship at the barn, 7 p.m., Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 560 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 8 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture Building, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison.

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Durbin to seek probe of air center sabotage Naperville man posted suicide note on Facebook CHICAGO (AP) – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Sunday that he will seek an investigation into how a contract employee was able to sabotage a regional control center and bring Chicago’s two international airports to a halt.

The Illinois Democrat told The Associated Press that he will ask inspectors general at the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate whether there was a security breach when the employee entered the building early Friday with a suitcase without causing suspicion. He then started a fire in the basement telecommunications

room before attempting to commit suicide by slashing his throat.

Brian Howard, 36, of U.S. Sen. N a p e r v i l l e , Dick Durbin who had access to the control center in suburban Aurora via a swipe card, entered around 5 a.m. Friday, and about 30 minutes later posted a suicide note on

Facebook, according to a federal criminal complaint.

Minutes later, someone at the facility called 911 to report the fire. A relative who saw the Facebook post also alerted authorities. Paramedics followed a trail of blood past a gas can, two knives and a lighter and found the suspect slashing his throat, the complaint said. He also had cuts to his arms.

Durbin said he is grate-

ful that the FAA was able to get all planes on the ground safely. He said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta told him that 23 of 29 computer racks were damaged, and the FAA said Sunday that it decided to replace the entire central communications network at the center.

“Thank God nobody lost their lives, but it could have happened in this circumstance,” Durbin said.

TUSCOLA

IN BRIEF

Dispatcher finds comfort helping others

Comics to raise funds for statue

She began work at sheriff’s office 21 years ago

BY RACHEL RODGERS Herald & Review

TUSCOLA (AP) – Of the thousands of calls Debbie Cook has answered, some leave her hands shaking or make her feel like her insides are boiling, but the person on the other end would never know it.

She keeps her calm, quiets the stress.

“I had to toughen up my heart,” the 53-yearold telecommunicator said. “I still wear it on my sleeve, but I’ve had to cover it up some.”

Cook began her tenure at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Tuscola 21 years ago, and it did not take long for her to discover her love for the job.

“Helping people, helping the public, that’s when I realized I’m going to be here for a long time,” she said.

Though many professions allow for a variety in day-to-day work, telecommunicators learn to operate on a minute-tominute basis.

“You never know what’s going to be on the line when you pick it up,” Cook said.

Usually one of two dispatchers working, Cook has to keep track of between 12 and 20 police officers on duty, answer 911 calls from police departments throughout the county and assist walk-ins ringing the bell at the front desk. The list grows longer after normal business hours, as she also funnels calls regarding animal control, Crime Stoppers, mental health and other matters.

Multitasking, prioritizing, being patient, caring for others and controlling one’s emotions are all traits she said are necessary to endure the job.

On Oct. 29, she used all of these skills to help locate a victim of domestic violence.

Cook received a 911 call from a distraught woman who spoke little English.

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Debbie Cook, a telecommunicator with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, takes a call July 9 in Tuscola. Cook began her tenure at the office 21 years ago, and it did not take long for her to discover her love for the job.

Without success, she tried to access a resource that would patch a translator into the call.

The woman’s coordinates could not be ascertained because she was calling from outside of the county limits, but she provided an address that led Cook to think she was driving in Coles County.

The caller indicated that she was injured and that her child had been tossed from the car. Cook was able to determine the type of vehicle the victim was driving as well as her boyfriend’s name.

Trying to discover the woman’s location, Cook recognized the words “Walmart,” ‘’university” and “Arby’s,” realizing she was driving through Charleston. Cook convinced the caller to park at the Arby’s, where authorities were able to transport her to a hospital and begin the domestic violence investigation.

“I could tell that she was so, so upset and hurt, and I was frustrated the translator didn’t work and frustrated I didn’t know Spanish, but I’m relieved we got her to a safe place and got her the help she needed,” Cook said.

Though Cook lost the call three times and understood little Spanish, she was able to establish a relationship with the victim over the

duration of the 20-minute call and maintain a calm demeanor.

Her efforts were rewarded in February when the Illinois Sheriff’s Association named Cook the 2013 Telecommunicator of the Year.

“In the radio room, you hear incredible tales of human suffering, people calling for help,” said Chief Deputy Peter Buckley, who nominated Cook for the award. “Every one of the telecommunicators are unsung heroes; they get calls like this every day.”

Among 2 decades of experience with helping those in dire need, Cook easily recalled her worst day on the job, which occurred on June 21, 2007, when she heard chief deputy Tommy Martin’s voice on the radio saying he had been shot.

That morning, two Chicago men, Yusef K. Brown and William B. Thompson, began a crime spree, ranging from vehicle theft and armed residential burglary to mortally wounding Martin. Later that day, Thompson would go on to a bank and create a 7-hour hostage standoff before being apprehended.

“Tommy was in dispatch when the original call came in, and he went out to help; that was the last time I talked to him,” Cook said. “At the end of the day, I did not know if I could

ever do the job again.”

When her shift ended, her husband, Steve, drove her to the hospital where law enforcement from all over the area gathered in the hallway.

Cook’s commitment to help others and her fondness for her co-workers, her “second family,” kept her from leaving the job.

Staying calm during a difficult call or through a rough day isn’t a science, she said, but there are practices that help ease the burden, as simple as taking 5 or 10 minutes to be alone or planning out the rest of her day during the drive home.

“You don’t want to take the stress from work to your family or vice versa,” she said. “You have to be able to leave it at the door.”

Since she encounters sensitive information not meant to leave the office, venting to her coworkers also serves as a release. Crying once in a while helps, she added.

Cook said she also enjoys camping and spending time with her husband, five children and 10 grandchildren. She said she cannot see herself doing any other job.

“Debbie comes back to work every day with a sunny disposition,” Buckley said. “When she’s at work, I know everything is going to be OK. If I could clone her, I would.”

PEORIA (AP) – Comedian and talk-show host George Lopez is slated to help raise money for a statue honoring Peoria native and fellow comic Richard Pryor.

The Journal-Star reports Lopez will perform in Peoria on Nov. 2. He’s expected to be joined by fellow comics Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, Eddie Griffin and Mike Epps.

Local organizers have been raising funds for years to erect a 7½-foot tall statue of Pryor. The comedian and actor was born and raised in Peoria.

He died in 2005.

The event, called “A Night for Richard,” also is intended to honor Pryor’s life and work.

The statue is expected to be unveiled in December. It will be located downtown Peoria.

Record enrollment reported for SIU-E EDWARDSVILLE (AP) – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has enrolled a record number of students this year.

The Belleville NewsDemocrat reports 13,972

Sen. Mark Kirk said Saturday that he wanted an immediate review of the FAA screening process at the site, and a report within 30 days outlining future changes.

On Sunday, 550 flights were canceled at O’Hare and 50 at Midway. At the height of the travel misery Friday, more than 2,000 flights in and out of the airports were canceled, disrupting travel nationwide.

students have enrolled at the university. The jump follows 2 years of declining enrollment.

Chancellor Julie FurstBowe says the increase didn’t happen by accident.

She says the university has developed more programs in subjects in which interest is higher.

It’s also expanded the admission office and started new transfer student programs with community colleges.

Bicycle-sharing program expands CHICAGO (AP) – The bicycle-sharing program that’s proven popular in Chicago is expanding to two suburbs.

Gov. Pat Quinn said Sunday that the state will invest $3 million to help add 700 Divvy bikes and 70 docking stations in Evanston, Oak Park and more Chicago neighborhoods next year. The cities each will contribute a combined $750,000 toward the expansion.

Fifty docking stations will go in Chicago’s Garfield Park, Austin, Rogers Park, West Rogers Park and other communities.

Oak Park will get 12 docking stations and Evanston will get eight.

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MOUNT ONTAKE

At least 31 believed dead at Japanese volcano Hundreds initially trapped on slopes TOKYO (AP) – Finally reaching the ash-covered summit of a still-erupting volcano in central Japan, rescue workers made a grim discovery Sunday: 31 apparently dead people, some reportedly buried in knee-deep ash.

Four victims were brought down and confirmed dead, 1 day after Mount Ontake’s big initial eruption, said Takehiko Furukoshi, a Nagano pre-

fecture crisis-management official. The 27 others were listed as having heart and lung failure, the customary way for Japanese authorities to describe a body until police doctors can examine it.

Officials provided no details on how they might have died.

It was the first fatal eruption in modern times at 10,062-foot Mount Ontake, a popular climbing destination about 130 miles west of Tokyo on the main Japanese island of Honshu. A simi-

lar eruption occurred in 1979, but no one died.

Rescue helicopters hovered over ash-covered mountain lodges and vast landscapes that looked a ghostly gray, like the surface of the moon, devoid of nearly all color but the bright orange of rescue workers’ jumpsuits.

Japanese media reported that some of the bodies were found in a lodge near the summit and that others were buried in ash up to 20 inches deep. Police said only two of the four confirmed dead had been

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identified. Both were men, ages 23 and 45.

Mount Ontake erupted shortly before noon at perhaps the worst possible time, with at least 250 people taking advantage of a beautiful fall Saturday to go for a hike. The blast spewed large white plumes of gas and ash high into the sky, blotted out the midday sun and blanketed the surrounding area in ash.

Hundreds were initially trapped on the slopes, but most made their way down by Saturday night.

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Rescue workers carry a climber rescued Sunday from Mount Ontake into an ambulance in Kiso, Nagano prefecture in central Japan.

WASHINGTON

Holder leaving with mixed record on national security

AP

A police car is blocked by pro-democracy protesters as thousands of people block a main road to the financial central district outside the government headquarters Sunday in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong police use tear gas on pro-democracy protesters Government says 26 were taken to hospital HONG KONG (AP) – Hong Kong police blasted pro-democracy protesters with tear gas and used vans with flashing lights in renewed efforts overnight to force demonstrators from streets near the government headquarters, as the city’s top leader urged them to go home earlier this morning.

Hong Kong’s top leader, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, reassured the public that rumors the Chinese army might intervene were untrue.

“I hope the public will keep calm. Don’t be misled by the rumors. Police will strive to maintain social order, including

ensuring smooth traffic and ensuring the public safety,” said the Beijingbacked Leung, who is deeply unpopular. He added, “When they carry out their duties, they will use their maximum discretion.”

As sit-ins spread to other areas of Hong Kong in the strongest challenge yet to Beijing’s decision to limit democratic reforms for the semi-autonomous city, Leung urged everyone to go home and avoid causing trouble.

“We don’t want Hong Kong to be messy,” Leung said as he read a statement aloud early Monday on TV. After spending hours holding protesters at bay, police lobbed canisters of tear gas into the crowd

Sunday evening. The searing fumes sent demonstrators fleeing, though many came right back to continue their protest.

The government said 26 people were taken to hospitals, some carried away on stretchers.

As the protest dragged past midnight, police began pushing the crowds back with their vans. Meanwhile, some protesters began occupying other downtown areas.

Some protesters pulled back, fearing police might move more aggressively to end the protests, which began with sit-ins over a week earlier by students calling for Beijing to grant genuine democratic reforms to the former British colony.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Attorney General Eric Holder was just months into the job when he announced plans to prosecute the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks and other alleged co-conspirators in a New York courtroom, rather than through the Guantanamo Bay military commission process.

It was an audacious idea, but immediately beset by political opposition and public safety concerns. The Obama administration’s eventual decision to walk away from the proposal was a stinging defeat for Holder and a reminder of the complexities of the legal fight against terrorism.

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Overall, Hafetz said he believed Holder, attorney general since the start of Obama’s presidency in 2009, had been “too supportive of executive power and insufficiently protective of civil liberties.”

Stephen Vladeck, an American University law school professor, credited the attorney general for overseeing a large number of terrorism prosecutions. But in a national security world where much is classified, Vladeck said, “the visible stuff doesn’t look as good as the stuff we don’t see.”

“His legacy is one, that, unfortunately is going to be marked by the more visible moments, which aren’t as flattering,” Vladeck said.

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To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The purpose of a state constitution is to establish a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8.1 OF ARTICLE I OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I – BILL OF RIGHTS SECTION 8.1. CRIME VICTIMS’ VICTIM’S RIGHTS. (a) Crime victims, as defined by law, shall have the following rights as provided by law: (1) The right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy and to be free from harassment, intimidation, and abuse throughout the criminal justice process.

(2) The right to notice and to a hearing before a court ruling on a request for access to any of the victim’s records, information, or communications which are privileged or confidential by law.

(3) (2) The right to timely notification of all court proceedings.

(4) (3) The right to communicate with the prosecution.

(5) (4) The right to be heard at any post-arraignment court proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue and any court proceeding involving a post-arraignment release decision, plea, or sentencing. make a statement to the court at sentencing.

(6) (5) The right to be notified of information about the conviction, the sentence, the imprisonment, and the release of the accused.

(7) (6) The right to timely disposition of the case following the arrest of the accused.

(8) (7) The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process.

(9) The right to have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail, determining whether to release the defendant, and setting conditions of release after arrest and conviction.

(10) (8) The right to be present at the trial and all other court proceedings on the same basis as the accused, unless the victim is to testify and the court determines that the victim’s testimony would be materially affected if the victim hears other testimony at the trial.

(11) (9) The right to have present at all court proceedings, subject to the rules of evidence, an advocate and or other support person of the victim’s choice.

(12) (10) The right to restitution. (b) The victim has standing to assert the rights enumerated in subsection (a) in any court exercising jurisdiction over the case. The court shall promptly rule on a victim’s request. The victim does not have party status. The accused does not have standing to assert the rights of a victim. The court shall not appoint an attorney for the victim under this Section. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to alter the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the prosecuting attorney The General Assembly may provide by law for the enforcement of this Section. (c) The General Assembly may provide for an assessment against convicted defendants to pay for crime victims’ rights. (d) Nothing in this Section or any law enacted under this Section creates a cause of action in equity or at law for compensation, attorney’s fees, or damages against the State, a political subdivision of the State, an officer, employee, or agent of the State or of any political subdivision of the State, or an officer or employee of the court. or in any law enacted under (e) Nothing in this Section or any law enacted under this Section shall be construed as creating (1) a basis for vacating a conviction or (2) a ground for any relief requested by the defendant appellate relief in any criminal case.

EXPLANATION The Constitution sets forth substantial rights for crime victims. The proposed amendment expands certain current rights: 1) Victims are currently entitled to fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process. The amendment would also provide that they shall be protected from harassment, intimidation and abuse.

2) Victims currently can make a statement to the court when a criminal defendant is sentenced to punishment. The amendment would allow a victim to be heard at any proceeding that involves the victim’s rights, and any proceeding involving a plea agreement, release of the defendant or convicted individual, or sentencing.

3) Victims may obtain information about conviction, sentencing, imprisonment or release. The amendment would require prosecutors and the court to notify victims of those events before they happen.

The amendment would also grant additional rights to crime victims: 1) A victim would have a right to formal notice and a hearing before the court rules on any request for access to the victim’s information which is privileged or confidential information.

2) A victim would have the right to have the judge consider the victim’s safety and the safety of his or her family before deciding whether to release a criminal defendant, setting the amount of bail to be paid before release, or setting conditions of release after arrest or conviction.

3) The victim would have the right to assert his or her rights in any court with jurisdiction over the criminal case, but would not have the same rights as the prosecutor or the criminal defendant and the court could not appoint an attorney for the victim at taxpayer expense.

The proposed amendment would not alter the powers, duties or responsibilities of the prosecutor. Further, a criminal defendant would not be able to challenge his or her conviction on the basis of a failure to follow these provisions.

FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment makes changes to Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution, the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights. The proposed amendment would expand certain rights already granted to crime victims in Illinois, and give crime victims the ability to enforce their rights in a court of law. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

YES NO

For the proposed amendment of Section 8.1 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution

To the Electors of the State of Illinois: The purpose of a state constitution is to establish a structure for government and laws. There are three ways to initiate change to the Illinois Constitution: (1) a constitutional convention may propose changes to any part; (2) the General Assembly may propose changes to any part; or (3) a petition initiative may propose amendments limited to structural and procedural subjects contained in the Legislative Article. The people of Illinois must approve any changes to the Constitution before they become effective.

The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. The section would ensure no person could be denied the right to register to vote or cast a ballot based on his or her race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. At the general election to be held on November 4, 2014, you will be called upon to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD SECTION 8 TO ARTICLE III OF THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ARTICLE III – SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS SECTION 8. VOTER DISCRIMINATION

No person shall be denied the right to register to vote or to cast a ballot in an election based on race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income.

EXPLANATION The proposed amendment would prohibit any law or procedure that intentionally discriminates or has an unequal effect upon the right of a person to register to vote or cast a ballot based on the voter’s race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income.

The proposed amendment does not change the requirements for voting. A voter must still be a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident of Illinois for more than 30 days, and be 18 years of age.

FORM OF BALLOT Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution

Explanation of Amendment The proposed amendment adds a new section to the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. The proposed amendment would prohibit any law that disproportionately affects the rights of eligible Illinois citizens to register to vote or cast a ballot based on the voter’s race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

YES NO

For the proposed addition of Section 8 to Article III of the Illinois Constitution CAPITOL BUILDING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

I, Jesse White, Secretary of the State of Illinois, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Proposed Amendments, the Explanation of the Proposed Amendments, Arguments in Favor of the Amendments and Arguments Against the Amendments and a true copy of the Form of Ballot for this call as the regularly scheduled general election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, as set forth in compliance with the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, Done in the City of Springfield, this 27th day of June, 2014.

Jesse White Secretary of State These voter information materials are available in written format in English, Chinese, Polish, Hindi and Spanish, and Braille and in audio format in English. For more information visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com or write the Secretary of State’s office at 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756.

Estos materiales de información al votante están disponibles en formato escrito en inglés, chino, polaco, hindi, español y Braille, y en formato de audio en inglés. Para más información, visite www.cyberdriveillinois.com o escriba a la oficina del Secretario de Estado en 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756. 这些投票信息资料提供英语、中文、波兰语、北印度语和西班牙语书面版本，另有盲文版本和英语音频版本。如需更多信息，请访问 www.cyberdriveillinois.com，亦可致函州务卿 办公室，地址：伊利诺伊州斯普林菲尔德市东门罗街 111 号，邮编 62756 (111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756)。 Niniejsze wyborcze materiały informacyjne dostępne są w formie pisemnej w języku angielskim, chińskim, polskim, hindi i hiszpańskim, a także w alfabecie Braille’a oraz w formacie dźwiękowym w języku angielskim. Więcej informacji można uzyskać na stronie www.cyberdriveillinois.com lub listownie w biurze Sekretarza Stanu pod adresem 111 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62756. मतदाता सू चना की येसामग् रियांलिखित प् रारू प मे ंअं ग् रे जी, चीनी, पोलिश, हिन् दी और स् पै निश, और ब् रल ै मे ंउपलब् ध है ंतथा ऑडियो प् रारू प मे ंअं गर्े जी मे ंउपलब् ध है । अधिक जानकारी के ं लिए www.cyberdriveillinois.com पर जाएँअथवा राज् य सचिव कार् यालय, 111 ईस् ट मोनरो स् टर्ीट, स् पर्िं गफील् ड, आईएल 62756 पर लिखे । ं

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When you have two unbalanced fits

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Plato said, “He who does not desire power is fit to hold it.”

This week, let’s continue our look at deals with two suit fits.

When you have two unbalanced fits, say 5-3 and 6-2, which should you choose?

The guideline is: When all or most of the tricks must come from the two long suits, select the less evenly divided. This means that 6-2 will be better than 5-3. (This is also one time when a 5-3 fit will be better than a 4-4.)

That rule is doubly true when the breaks are bad or you have relatively weak hands.

In today’s deal, NorthSouth will be contemplating a sacrifice over four hearts,

which would make easily, West taking at least three spades, five hearts and two diamonds. Should NorthSouth pick five clubs or five diamonds?

South’s first-round call would cause debate. Many experts would advocate two no-trump, showing at least 5-5 in the unbid suits.

But some would prefer two diamonds, bidding the longer suit first and planning to bid clubs next time (at the fivelevel if necessary) to describe the 6-5.

This second plan works better here, because if South intervenes with two notrump, North will prefer five clubs to five diamonds. Note, though, that after two rounds of hearts, declarer is in big trouble.

The defenders will keep playing on hearts, and five clubs doubled will go down four.

In five diamonds doubled, though, West must lead an unlikely club at trick one to get the contract down three. © 2014 UFS

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Apps pose risk for some gays abroad

GOP: Senate control would have limits

Men can be exposed to blackmail, arrest Associated Press

For gay men in the dozens of countries that criminalize their sex lives, social networking can be a blessing or a curse.

High-tech dating apps and social media have enabled countless men to expand their circles of friends and lovers in settings that are hostile to any overt trace of homosexuality. Yet the same technology that they gratefully embrace can expose them to the risk of blackmail, arrest and violence.

In one chilling case earlier this year in Pakistan, police arrested a paramedic on suspicion of killing three men he had met via the gay social network Manjam, which is based in London but has many users in Asia and the Middle East. The suspect told police he considered homosexuality to be evil.

More recently, bloggers and activists raised concerns about how the popular dating app Grindr could be used to pinpoint a user’s exact location – even a user living where gay sex is outlawed. After complaints mounted, Grindr announced steps this month to reduce the risks for users in countries with a record of anti-gay violence.

And during the past week, Grindr posted a warning to its users in Egypt that police – as part of an ongoing crackdown on gays – “may be posing as LGBT to entrap you.” The warning urged users to be careful when arranging meetings with strangers.

Grindr’s CEO, Joel Simkhai, says his Los Angeles-based company strives to maximize security and privacy for all its users, yet he cautions that governments hostile to gays can muster powerful surveillance resources.

“They have a lot of control and smarts on their side,” he said. “We try to use the latest technologies on our end, but so do they, so this tension will continue.

“If your security is a big issue for you,” he added, “a location-based service might not be the best option.”

The potential perils of social networking have attracted the attention of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, a New Yorkbased watchdog group.

Hossein Alizadeh, the commission’s program coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, said he has tracked two main categories of cases in the region – some in which blackmailers connect with gay men and then threaten to expose them, others in which cyber police and morality police use dating apps and chatroom sites to entrap and arrest gay men.

He cited one recent case in Saudi Arabia involving a man from Jordan who was jailed for 8 months, then deported. “No lawyer was willing to defend this poor soul,” Alizadeh said.

Another Saudi entrapment case was recounted recently on the blog of Scott Long, founder of the LGBT-rights program at Human Rights Watch who is now based in Cairo as a consultant.

Long posted the account of an Egyptian man in his 30s, working as a pharmacist in Saudi Arabia, who said he was entrapped by Saudi police through use of a gay online chatroom and spent 2 years in a Jeddah prison cell along with dozens of other men convicted of homosexual acts.

Obama can still veto legislation WASHINGTON (AP) – How much difference will it make if Republicans win the Senate majority on Nov. 4, joining the GOP-run House against a Democratic White House?

Congress’ persistent gridlock is due largely, but not entirely, to the current power split in the two chambers. But even if Republicans add Senate control to their safe House majority, big legislative roadblocks will remain.

President B a r a c k Obama still can veto legislation.

Barack Should Obama Democrats lose six or more Senate seats, ceding the majority, they can use the power of the filibuster to thwart dozens of GOP initiatives. Republicans have employed this tactic from the minority side.

In the House, House Republicans’ deep philosophical divisions will remain. That will further complicate effort by Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to pass bills without help from Democrats, who generally demand significant concessions.

In short, conservatives

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Demonstrators protest against the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline on March 2 on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington. How much difference will it make if Republicans win the Senate majority on Nov. 4, joining the GOP-run House against a Democratic White House? Some GOP goals, such as approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline or removing a tax on medical devices, might gain enough Democratic support to make a presidential veto politically difficult. who see Republican control of both houses of Congress as the path to repealing the health law, slashing regulations and other priorities probably will be disappointed.

“I think the country will face 2 more years of gridlock,” said Democrat Ted Strickland of Ohio, a former congressman and governor who now is president of the Washington-based Center for American Progress Action Fund.

At least three Republican senators – Marco Rubio of Florida, Ted

Cruz of Texas and Rand Paul of Kentucky – are considering running for John president in Boehner 2016. If the GOP controls the Senate after Election Day, Strickland said, it’s hard to imagine “there not being a fight breaking out within the Republican family.”

Some Republicans are more optimistic.

But even they say that if Republicans are in charge on Capitol Hill,

they might have to play down conservatives’ expectations and settle for symbolic victories that highlight their differences with Democrats.

“They have to have an agenda and have to perform,” said GOP Rep. Jack Kingston of Georgia, who is retiring after 22 years in the House.

The party’s conservative base, he said, is tired of fiery rhetoric yielding scant results.

Republican senators, Kingston said, must be able to tell voters that “we did tax reform, we

did welfare reform, we did spending reform, or something that shows that there were Republican fingerprints” at government’s highest levels.

Obama probably would veto such measures, Kingston acknowledged.

But making Obama do so will show the difference between the parties, Kingston said, and “that helps build the case why you need a Republican president.” If nothing else, Kingston said, Republicans must force Obama to sign or veto a bill to repeal his 2010 health care overhaul, a GOP priority that Senate Democrats have blocked for years.

Obama certainly would veto that effort, but he would be powerless to stop several other initiatives.

Republicans say a GOPled Senate would join the House in conducting investigations into political matters such as the killing of Americans in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012, the Internal Revenue Service’s scrutiny of conservative groups, and perhaps a failed law enforcement program called Operation Fast and Furious.

Also, a Republican Senate could block many, if not all, of Obama’s nominations to federal courts and administration jobs that require confirmation.

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George Clooney and his wife, Amal Alamuddin, cruise the Grand Canal on Sunday after leaving the Aman luxury Hotel in Venice, Italy. Clooney married the human rights lawyer Saturday, the actor’s representative said, out of sight of pursuing paparazzi and adoring crowds.

Clooney, wife make newlywed appearance Sunday in Venice VENICE, Italy (AP) – Wedding bands glinted under the Venetian sun on the hands of George Clooney and his new bride, Amal Alamuddin, as the heartthrob actor and the human rights lawyer emerged Sunday from the luxury hotel where they were married a day earlier.

The groom, in a smart, light gray suit, sported a simple ring on his left hand. His wife, in a flouncy, white, short dress with pastel-colored appliques resembling flower blossoms, wore a thin band studded with what appeared to be roundish diamonds. The newlyweds shaded their eyes

from the afternoon sunlight with dark glasses.

They hopped into a waiting water taxi and, with Clooney putting his arm around her frequently, made their way down the Grand Canal to another waterside hotel where many of their guests were staying. Gondoliers steered out of their way.

Tourists and Venetians cheered when Clooney waved and Alamuddin smiled broadly.

The 53-year-old actor, who had vowed he’d never wed again, and the 36-year-old Londonbased lawyer, were married with Hollywood stars and family among guests.

Celebrity-watching will last at least another day in Venice. City officials have announced the closure today of a stretch of pedestrian walkway along the Grand Canal near the 16th-century Cavalli Palace, so the couple can have a civil marriage ceremony there. The palace is right across from the Aman hotel where the couple wed on Saturday evening.

The marriage is the first for the bride and the second for Clooney, who had been one of the world’s most sought-after bachelors since 1993, following a 4-year marriage to actress Talia Balsam.

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NFL | PACKERS 38, BEARS 17

Numbers game That’s the number of Ryder Cup victories for Europe in the last 10 competitions. The Europeans beat the United States at Gleneagles, Scotland, this weekend. Turn to page B2 for the story.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Hamblen back in big-meet form Rocket sophomore takes third after missing last weekend

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085 ext. 5555

STERLING – Brayden Hamblen couldn’t wait to get back out on the course.

The Rock Falls sophomore was sidelined during last weekend’s Bureau Valley Invitational with microplasma, missing out on a big sectional-like meet. A few days of good health later, Hamblen was back in form in time for Saturday’s Rock River Run at Hoover Park.

Hamblen crossed the finish line in third place with a time of 15 minutes, 56 seconds. Running along with a lead pack of plenty of local runners, Hamblen pushed out ahead along with Belvidere North’s Eryk Yunk and Sycamore’s Adam Millburg. After the first mile, Hamblen was left playing catch-up.

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Rock Falls’ Brayden Hamblen runs Saturday during the Rock River Run at Hoover Park in Sterling.

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Packers defensive end Datone Jones (95) celebrates after sacking Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the second half Sunday at Soldier Field, as Bears tackle Jermon Bushrod looks on. A week after one of their worst offensive performances in years, the Packers beat the Bears 38-17.

Pack attack back Bears fall to 0-2 at home with loss to rivals

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears were coming off prime-time victories on each coast. Then, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers came to town, and the result was all too familiar for the Bears.

Rodgers threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns, and Green Bay bounced back from one of its worst offensive performances in years with a 38-17 win Sunday in Chicago.

“Certainly it was evident today that Aaron Rodgers was at his best, the Green Bay passing game was at its best,” Bears coach Marc

outside and made the plays.”

The Packers (2-2) scored on their first six possessions to build a 38-17 lead. They racked up 358 yards after being held to 223, their lowest total since 2008, a week earlier in a 19-7 loss at Detroit.

They intercepted Jay Cutler twice in the third quarter to pull away from the Bears (2-2). That gave Green Bay five straight wins at Soldier Field, including the NFC title game 4 years ago and a playoffs-orbust finale for both teams last seaTrestman said. “We weren’t able to son. get enough of a rush to hurry him ATTACK CONTINUED ON B5 enough, and when we did, he got Star of the game: Aaron Rodgers, Packers, 22-for-28, 302 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs Key performers: Jordy Nelson & Randall Cobb, Packers, 100+ receiving yards, 2 TDs each; Matt Forte, Bears, 23 rushes, 122 yards; Martellus Bennett, Bears, 9 catches, 134 yards Up next: Vikings at Packers, 7:30 Thursday; Bears at Panthers, noon Sunday

BOYS GOLF | STERLING INVITATIONAL

Hurley fights through for ninth Sterling seventh, Dixon 16th at 17-team tournament

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

STERLING – If not for a couple of wayward swings, Ryan Hurley could have been battling for medalist honors at the 43rd annual Sterling Invitational golf tournament on Saturday at Emerald Hill.

Instead, the Sterling senior settled for ninth place after carding a 5-over-par 77. He led the Golden Warriors to a seventh-place team finish with a 333 total.

Hurley, who fired a 3-under-par 33 in a dual meet on Thursday, started Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com on the fourth hole with Sterling’s Nick Olds hits out of the bunker Saturday a bogey, then parred the during the 43rd Sterling Invitational at Emerald Hill. fifth.

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GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Barnhart shoeless at Hoover Park Sophomore still helps Sterling to seventh at Rock River Run

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085 ext. 5555

STERLING – Megan Barnhart wasn’t leaving any type of ball at midnight, but the Sterling sophomore was missing something in a dash to the finish at Saturday’s Rock River Run at Hoover Park.

Running with teammates Mercedes Sanchez and Maggie McPherson in close range, Barnhart was caught from behind by a runner and nearly avoided a calamity on the race stripe. With all OK, something didn’t feel right for Barnhart.

She was missing a shoe.

The confusion that ensued hurt Barnhart in the race, but didn’t deter the Golden Warriors too much as they placed seventh out of 13 teams with 158 points.

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On the 326-yard sixth, a hole that plays downhill for the last 100 yards, Hurley had birdie on his mind, but instead put two balls in a cornfield to his left.

“I struggled hitting a draw today,” Hurley said. “The three times I tried to hit a draw off the tee, it went way left. I ended up hitting two out with the driver, had to hit an iron into the fairway, and just did what I could to make the best score that I could.”

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Sterling’s Megan Barnhart (455) runs with her shoe in her hand Saturday during the Rock River Run at Hoover Park in Sterling. Teammate Mercedes Sanchez (469) runs beside Barnhart.

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Fantastic finish Jordan Zimmermann Nationals’ righty tosses franchise’s first no-hitter, & MLB’s 5th in 2014. He had 10 K’s and 1 walk in 1-0 win against the Marlins.

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Support for Seminoles waning Florida State stays at No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll after a second straight comeback victory, but support for the Seminoles is waning.

Jameis Winston returned from a one-game benching to lead Florida State past North Carolina State 56-41 on Saturday. The Seminoles trailed 24-7 in the first quarter.

Florida State received 27 first-place votes, seven fewer than last week, from the media panel Sunday.

No. 2 Oregon and No. 3 Alabama both had 13 firstplace votes. No. 4 Oklahoma drew the remaining seven first-place votes.

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Brokop commits to Cornhuskers Junior right guard Bryan Brokop of Lincoln-Way West orally committed to Nebraska before kickoff of Saturday’s game against Illinois during an unofficial visit to Lincoln.

The 6-foot-5, 273-pound Brokop chose the Huskers over North Carolina State, Syracuse, Duke, Illinois, and Indiana. Brokop is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Illinois in the Class of 2016 by 247Sports.com.

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Colts’ Wayne sets receiving marks Colts receiver Reggie Wayne reached two receiving milestones Sunday against the Titans.

Wayne caught three passes for 41 yards in the first half of Sunday’s game against Tennessee.

He passed Isaac Bruce for seventh all time with 1,025 receptions, and has passed Henry Ellard for 10th in receiving yards with 13,795.

Goodell visits abuse center Facing criticism about the handling of recent abuse cases, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spent 3 hours Saturday night visiting the headquarters of the National Domestic Violence Hotline in Austin, Texas, and getting an up-close look at the realities victims face.

Hotline CEO Katie RayJones, whose organization has received a multiyear, multimillion dollar pledge of assistance from the NFL, described the private meeting as “emotional” for Goodell.

CROSS COUNTRY

Bear disrupts cross country race A black bear disrupted a girls’ race at the Region V Cross Country meet in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Saturday, forcing most of the field to re-run the course.

GOLF

Cook wins at Pebble Beach John Cook won the First Tee Open on Sunday at Pebble Beach for his 10th Champions Tour title, closing with a 3-under 69 for a one-stroke victory over Tom Byrum.

The 56-year-old Cook birdied the par-4 13th and parred the final five holes to finish at 11-under 204 total.

He won the 1981 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach for the first of his 11 PGA Tour titles, and also won the 1975 California State Amateur at the course.

Yankees’ shortstop ends 20-year career with RBI single in 9-5 victory against Red Sox. He was team’s DH in his final game.

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NASCAR

All good for Gordon Driver crashes Penske domination party

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BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

DOVER, Del. – Jeff Gordon doused Team Penske’s hot streak with a champagne bath in Victory Lane.

Sticky and sweet, Gordon had secured an emphatic automatic spot in the next round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

But Gordon’s entry in the field of 12 was all but guaranteed even before he dominated the closing laps Sunday at Dover International Speedway.

What wasn’t so sure was that Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kasey Kahne was coming along for the ride.

Kahne survived a bumpy 400 miles, falling four laps back before rallying for a 20th-place finish to nab the 12th and final spot in the field.

“Kasey made it a pretty long day,” owner Rick Hendrick said. “We were watching the monitor at the end of the race, hoping that we didn’t have a caution and Jeff could win it and Kasey could get in. I didn’t know exactly how close it was going to be until I watched that monitor.”

NASCAR tried to inject its 10-race Chase format with a revamped formula for crowning a

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Jeff Gordon celebrates in Victory Lane after he won the NASCAR Sprint Cup race on Sunday at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del.

Out of the Chase • Kurt Busch • AJ Allmendinger • Greg Biffle • Aric Almirola champion this season.

Under NASCAR’s elimination format, four drivers will be knocked out after every third race.

Dover marked the third race.

That meant plenty of nerves all around the track – and tons of scoreboard watching.

Kurt Busch, AJ Allmendinger, Greg Biffle, and Aric Almirola were

eliminated from championship contention.

Four more drivers will drop out following the next three-race segment that starts next week at Kansas Speedway.

Gordon joined Chase winners Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano as the three drivers who were guaranteed a berth in the next Chase round with victories.

“I think it makes a statement of what type of team we are,” Gordon said after his fourth win of the season and 92nd overall. “I think that it makes a statement that we’re a team to beat for

this championship.”

Kevin Harvick also advanced, along with the Hendrick duo of Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman, and Denny Hamlin.

Hamlin was the lone driver of the bottom four entering Dover to race his way into the top 12.

The points will reset for the Kansas, Charlotte, and Talladega bracket.

“The tracks just keep getting better for us as the Chase goes on,” Hamlin said. “This is going to be a great comeback story.”

• Morrison at Fulton • Eastland at Warren • AFC at South Beloit • West Carroll at Scales Mound • Polo at Pecatonica • Milledgeville at Orangeville

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GOLF | RYDER CUP

NFL

Euro trashing in Scotland Americans blown away in Ryder Cup yet again

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

GLENEAGLES, Scotland – The tone was set

by Rory McIlroy, the best player in the world.

The winning shot came from Jamie Donaldson, a Ryder Cup rookie.

Europe added another layer to its Ryder Cup dominance on Sunday by leaving no doubt who had the best team, if not the best players. Behind two early comebacks that showed its resolve, Europe clinched the cup with four matches still on the course.

With a 16½-11½ victory, Europe kept that gold trophy for the eighth time in the last 10 tries.

McIlroy played some of his best golf this year – even for a guy who won the last two majors – by trouncing Rickie Fowler to put the first point on the board. Donaldson finished off the Americans with a 9-iron that settled 18 inches from the cup on the 15th hole at Gleneagles and set off the celebration.

“It came down to me to close it out,” Donaldson said. “But it’s all about the team.”

That concept appeared lost on the Americans.

Not long after the closing ceremony, Phil Mickelson said the Americans have strayed from the winning formula at Valhalla in 2008 under Paul Azinger – their only victory in these matches dating to 1999. Even with U.S. captain Tom Watson sitting six seats away, Mickelson said that American team was invested in each other, which was different

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Keegan Bradley of the U.S. (center) congratulates Europe’s Jamie Donaldson on Sunday after winning their singles match to clinch the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, Scotland. from Watson’s style of doing it his way.

It was an awkward way to end another bad week for the Americans in the Ryder Cup. Watson defended his philosophy, though he conceded he might have erred in using some players who were too tired, leading to a 10-6 deficit going into Sunday singles.

“The bottom line is they kicked our butts,” Watson said. “They were better players this week.”

Watson said he had a pit in his stomach watching the Americans blow a 10-6 lead 2 years ago at Medinah.

The PGA of America brought him back as captain – at age 65, the oldest in Ryder Cup history – hopeful he could repeat some history.

Watson was the last captain in 1993 to win on

European soil.

It might not have mattered where this was played.

Graeme McDowell rallied from 3 down after five holes to close out his match against Jordan Spieth on the 17th hole.

Justin Rose was 4 down after six holes when he won four straight holes with birdies against Hunter Mahan, and got up-and-down for birdie on the 18th to give Europe a half-point.

Rose went unbeaten for the week at 3-0-2.

That set the stage for Donaldson, a 38-yearold from Wales playing in his first Ryder Cup. He seized control over Keegan Bradley at the turn, and then it was a matter of when Europe could pop the champagne. Donaldson was so locked in on his task that he was unaware that he

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had retained the cup for Europe when he was 4 up with four holes to play.

From 146 yards in the fairway, he fired a 9-iron at the flag and let the club twirl through his hands.

It was close to perfect.

Watson walked over and shook his hand, and then put his arm around European captain Paul McGinley as they headed to the green. Bradley got onto the putting surface, and as soon as he saw Donaldson’s ball next to the cup, he removed his cap and shook hands.

McGinley talked all week about a template of European success.

The message was to embrace their role as the favorites, and to be proud that they had earned it. And the final instruction was to avoid complacency. Europe won the Sunday singles session for the second straight Ryder Cup. “I didn’t execute the plan. All these guys sitting at this table did,” McGinley said with the 17-inch trophy on display. “I know how difficult it is to play in a Ryder Cup. I know when your heart is jumping out of your chest how incredibly excited and nervous you are. But we relish this challenge. We did it with a smile on our face, which is so important. And we did everybody proud.”

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MLB playoffs TBA

• AL Wild Card game, Oakland at Kansas City, TBS

Soccer 1:30 p.m.

• UEFA Champions, Barcelona at Paris, FSN • UEFA Champions, Roma at Manchester City, FS1 2 a.m. (Wednesday)

• UEFA Champions, Chelsea at Sporting Lisbon, FS1

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Saturday’s results

Olde English Invitational at Beloit MEN (8K) Team scores 1. Milwaukee School of Engineering 20, 2.

Beloit 62, 3. Knox 76, 4. Cardinal Stritch 120, 5. Illinois College 132, 6. Sauk Valley 150, 7. North Central (Minn.) 160 Top 5 finishers 1. Matt Thomas (MIL) 28:01, 2. Trey Horbinski (MIL) 28:01, 3. Ben Miller (MIL) 28:03, 4. Austin Wright (MIL) 28:04, 5.

Alberto Torres (Beloit) 28:31 SVCC runners: 8. Cody Sondgeroth 28:44, 39. Josh Green 32:40, 44. Dakota Trancoso 33:13, 45. Kasey Anger 33:16, 52. Tanner Mortonson 34:0458. Scott Heath 35:39, 64. Michael Farringer 37:29 WOMEN (5K) Team scores 1. Beloit 19, 2. Illinois College 82, 3. Knox 83, 4. North Central (Minn.) 106, 5. Alverno 141, 6. Sauk Valley 160, 7. Milwaukee School of Engineering 160, 8. Indiana University NW 181 Top 5 finishers 1. Karen Jones (Beloit) 20:38, 2. Sara DeLong (Beloit) 20:44, 3. Ellie Waddle (Beloit) 20:47, 4. Ana Flores (IC) 21:18, 5.

Emma Koenig (Beloit) 21:24 SVCC runners: 25. Aubree Johnson 24:14, 33. Rebecca Arnolts 24:50, 39.

Haylee Altenburg 25:55, 43. Marisela Herrera 26:23, 61. Jen Woodworth 28:45

Women’s tennis Sunday’s results at LaSalle-Peru Sports Complex

ILLINOIS VALLEY 7, SAUK VALLEY 2 Singles 1. Kayla Guenther (IVCC) def. Mary Alice Oswalt 6-0, 7-5 2. Ashley Ainsley (IVCC) def. Ashlyn Berogan 6-4, 6-0 3. Katie Wellner (IVCC) def. Christina Long 6-3, 6-1 4. Bianca Sutton (IVCC) def. Gabi Trujillo 6-2, 7-5 5. Tara Ketner (IVCC) def. Jessica Van Oosten 7-5, 7-6 (7-4) 6. Carly Haywood (IVCC) def. Molly Hendricks 6-2, 6-7 (2-7), 10-5 Doubles 1. Oswalt, Hendricks (SVCC) def. Guenther, Sutton 6-2, 7-5 2. Wellner, Kaylee Sienza (IVCC) def. Trujillo, Berogan 6-2, 6-3 3. Van Oosten, Long (SVCC) def. Haywood, Ainsley 1-6, 6-4, 12-10 Record: Sauk Valley 3-2

Boys cross country Saturday’s results

Rock River Run at Hoover Park, Sterling 3 miles Team scores 1. Belvidere North 67, 2. Sterling 94, 3.

Geneva 118, 4. Dixon 131, 5. Sycamore 170, 6. Geneseo 172, 7. Rock Falls 188, 8. Ottawa 193, 9. LaSalle-Peru 210, 10.

Plainfield Central 221, 11. Hampshire 248, 12. Rochelle 274, 13. Belvidere 374 Top 10 finishers 1. Eryk Yunk (BN) 15:40, 2. Adam Millburg (Syc) 15:48, 3. Brayden Hamblen (RF) 15:56, 4. Jonathan Landis (Ster) 16:06, 5.

Jacob Gebhardt (Ster) 16:19, 6. Seth Williams (RF) 16:26, 7. Jacob Oury (H) 16:29, 8. Seamus McGettigan 16:30, 9. Alec Beutel (BN) 16:31, 10. John Lyons (PC) 16:37 Other Sterling runners: 20. Cody Lund 16:57, 32. Ethan Rocha 17:21, 33. Peter DeLaFuente 17:23, 40. Jalen Hart 17:34, 52. Evan Reiley 17:57, 111. Vincent Poci 20:39, 122. Luke Ademoski 21:52 Dixon runners: 11. Evan Grady 16:38, 14.

Blain Masterson 16:44, 25. Sean Masterson 17:11, 37. Lucas Wedekind 17:31, 51.

Owen Vanhorn 17:56, 56. Luke Stees 18:11, 64. Chase Fisher 18:27, 90. Ben Davis 19:19 Other Rock Falls runners: 61. Kobe Conklin 18:22, 66. David Villa 18:30, 84.

Breu Knox 19:09, 94. Justin Hunter 19:22, 96. Johnny Ross 19:28, 112. Brodie Henson 20:42, 121. Jonathan Cameron 21:35, 135. Konner Smith 25:51

Kewanee Invitational at Baker Park Golf Course 3 miles Team scores 1. Mid-County 44, 2. IVC 76, 3. Bureau Valley 80, 4. Ridgewood 111, 5. Hall 113, 6. Midwest Central 116, 7. Knoxville 141, 8. Orion 181 Top 5 finishers 1. Al Baldonado (Hall) 16:25, 2. Ethan Stanley (Mid-County) 16:42, 3. Owen Habeger (IVC) 17:06, 4. Cory Bugelholl (Marquette) 17:18, 5. Dylan Brooks (Ridgewood) 17:20 Bureau Valley runners: 9. Morgan Strader 18:09, 15. Michael Eastwood 18:40, 20. Yulian Osorio 18:49, 22. Bradley Sirens 18:51, 28. Michael Trujillo 19:20, 46.

Charlie Lotspeich 21:18 Amboy runners: 8. James Blackburn 18:06, 64. Paul Meyer 23:25 Ohio runners: 11. Johnee Schulte 18:19

Girls cross country Saturday’s results

Rock River Run at Hoover Park, Sterling 3 miles Team scores 1. Geneva 37, 2. Belvidere North 44, 3.

Kaneland 122, 4. Hononegah 123, 5.

LaSalle-Peru 131, 6. Aurora Rosary 149, 7.

Sterling 158, 8. Dixon 211, 9. Hampshire 213, 10. Rock Falls 306, 11. Ottawa 326, 12. Belvidere 350, 13. Sandwich 375 Top 10 finishers 1. McKenzie Altmayer (G) 18:15, 2. Jenna Lutzow (BN) 18:21, 3. Carley Lutzow (BN) 18:22, 4. Emma Ehrhardt (G) 18:42, 5.

Megan Krolak (L-P) 18:47, 6. Sabrina Elder (BN) 19:08, 7. Brooke Nusser (G) 19:14, 8.

Emily Martin (R) 19:17, 9. Lesly Rocha (L-P) 19:24, 10. Madison Ronzone (R) 19:24.

Sterling runners: 11. Mercedes Sanchez 19:26, 21. Megan Barnhart 19:49, 30. Maggie McPherson 20:19, 47. Maegan McCue 21:09, 60. Priscilla Castillo 21:34, 68. Bryana Johnson 21:53, 80. Mackenzie Barnhart 22:20, 105. Santana Estrada 23:40, 122.

Maya Miller 24:42, 139. Angelique DePuy 25:29, 168. Clarissa Worcester 31:53.

Dixon runners: 32. Courtney Seagren 20:24, 37. Mekenzie Harden 20:48, 43.

Katie Lawton 20:58, 56. Clara Thorpe 21:26, 62. Leah Dregenberg 21:38, 63. Sydney Kitzman 21:43, 90. Shana Dregenberg 23:07, 119. Madison Dixon 24:21, 129. Katie Binkley 25:04, 163. Juliane Schlag 28:49.

Rock Falls runners: 26. Makaley Velazquez 19:59, 50. Bailie Smith 21:13, 93. Ellie McKee 23:16, 128. Mackenzie Schueler 25:04, 130. Michaela Spreier 25:10, 138. Lilly Ngai 25:29, Beatriz Estrella 26:23, 166. Sydnie Nailor 29:19, 170.

Carmina Lopez 32:37.

Kewanee Invitational at Baker Park Golf Course 3 miles Team scores 1. IVC 37, 2. Marquette 74, 3. Bureau Valley 74, 4. Orion 108, 5. Mid-County 117, 6. Hall 125, 7. Mendota 130, 8. Ridgewood 199 Top 5 finishers 1. Demi Johnson (IVC) 19:26, 2. Haley Weidner (BV) 19:32, 3. Regan Weidner (BV) 20:06, 4. Megan Grady (Amboy) 20:21, 5.

Cassie Mundekis (Midwest Central) 20:30 Other BV runners: 26. Riley Francis 23:34, 29. Heather Williams 23:59, 35.

Marissa Mungia 24:57 Other Amboy runners: 14. Erin Hosto 22:08, 37. Brenna Rieker 25:26, 5. Madeline Foster 26:59

Boys golf Saturday’s results

43rd annual Sterling Invitational at Emerald Hill Golf Course Par 72 Team scores 1. Providence Catholic 297, 2. Moline 318, 3. St. Charles East 320, 4. DeKalb 320, 5.

Geneseo 321, 6. Metea Valley 326, 7. Sterling 333, 8. Sycamore 340, 9. Joliet Catholic 354, 10. Rockford East 356, 11. Auburn 357, 12. United Township 368, 13. Rock Island 375, 14. Guilford 386, 15. Rochelle 387, 16. Dixon 401, 17. Jefferson 409 Top 10 individuals 1. Kevin McEneany (Providence) 73, 2. Alex Sierra (Moline) 74, 3. Will McCabe (Providence) 74, 4. Dom Cascino (Providence) 75, 5. Rickey Costello (Providence) 75, 6.

Ben Melms (DeKalb) 76, 7. Gary King (St. Charles East) 77, 8. Mickey Brick (Providence) 77, 9. Ryan Hurley (Sterling) 77, 10.

Ryan Ford (Geneseo) 78 Sterling scores: Lucas Campbell 81, Nick Olds 87, Nick Ceruzzi 88, Ryan Blackburn 92, Brady Bostelman 93 Sterling individuals: Nate Olson 91, Henry Steinhagen 96, Adam Oelrichs 107 Dixon scores: Cole Ruckman 89, Jake Bonnell 91, Patrick Johnson 108, Anton Halla 113, Olivia Pultorak 115, Jackson Jeffery 123

BOYS ROUNDUP

Comets cruise at Winnebago BV runs to third in Kewanee; Millan’s hat trick leads Hawks

By SVM Sports Staff

The Newman Comets had four runners place in the top eight Saturday morning on their way to top honors in the nine-team Winnebago Invitational at Fuller Forest Preserve.

The Comets finished with 34 points, 13 fewer than runner-up Winnebago.

Bryson Reyes led Newman with a time of 14:57 over a 2.85-mile course, good for third place. He was backed by Chris Ahlers (5th, 15:09), Drew Rosengren (6th, 15:31), and Ethan Nash (8th, 15:46).

Storm take third at Kewanee:

Morgan Strader finished ninth with a time of 18:09 to lead Bureau Valley to third place at the Kewanee Invitational.

The Storm had 80 points, behind Mid-County (44) and IVC (76).

The top area runner was Amboy’s James Blackburn, eighth in 18:06.

Saturday’s stars Austin Millan, Oregon soccer, 3 goals in win at Byron Bryson Reyes, Newman cross country, 3rd at Winnebago Morgan Strader, BV cross country, 9th at Kewanee

Boys soccer

Oregon 4, Byron 1: Austin Millan

scored three goals as the Hawks picked up a Big Northern West win on the road.

Jarrett Reynolds added a goal and an assist for the Hawks, and Tony Guajardo, Sukh Gill, and Eduardo Guzman tallied assists in the win.

Moline 6, Sterling 0: The Golden Warriors (8-2-2) were shut out in a nonconference match on the road.

Boys golf Fulton pair fifth at Morrison: Fulton’s Dustin Rowland and Brett Terrock combined to shoot a 75 at the Morrison Invite at Prairie Ridge.

Each golfer was paired with a teammate, and the tournament had three formats. Holes 1-6 were best ball, 7-12 were alternate shot, and holes 13-18 were a scramble.

Another Steamers pair, Jason Sikkema and Lucas Wiebenga, along with Morrison’s Brock Smith and Colton Smith, also shot a 75. West Carroll was led by an 84 from Cameron Ehlers and Sean Keckler.

Amboy’s Griffin Kozeal and Sam Kelin combined for a 76, while Prophetstown’s top pair of Grant Ames and Jackson Ames finished 10th with a 79.

The top duo was Riverdale’s Tyler Bussert and Joe Ibarra, who carded a 66.

Men’s cross country Sondgeroth leads Skyhawks:

Cody Sondgeroth finished eighth overall with a time of 28:44 as Sauk Valley placed sixth among seven teams at the Olde English Invitational in Beloit.

Girls golf Saturday’s results

Galesburg Invite at Bunker Links, Galesburg Par 71 Team scores 1. Galesburg 361; 2. Geneseo 373; 3.

West Aurora 396; 4. Erie 400; 5. Metamora 403; 6. Moline 405; 7. Peoria-Richwoods 431; 8. Macomb 440; 9. Mercer County 452; 10. Rock Island 467; 11. Quincy 471; 12. Galesburg JV 476; 13. Knoxville 553 Top 10 individuals 1. Taylor Nesselroad (Gal) 77; 2. Monica Lieving (Gen) 79; 3. Megan Medinger (Mol) 80; 4. Jordan Koehler (Gal) 85; 5. Erica Kerr (PR) 87; 6. Laura Wipfler (Met) 89; 7. Allison Torrance (Mac) 91; 8. Emily CandeWiele (Gen) 91; 9. Katlyn Weber (E) 93; 10. Krystal Burgtorf (Q) 95 Other Erie scores: Morgan Newton 95, Madison Newton 105, Sera Bebon 107, Riley Redell 126, Sharon Kuhlemier 145

Girls tennis Saturday’s results

Rochelle Invite Team scores 1. Kaneland 24; 2. Newman 15; 3. Freeport 14; T4. DeKalb 11; T4. Rochelle 11.

Singles No. 1: 1. Schrepferman (K); 2. Eraas (R); 3.

Green (DeK); 4. Anne Vits (N); 5. Crase (F) No. 2: Rockwell (F); 2. Zablocki (F); 3.

Esgar (R); 4. Karissa Olsen (DeK); 5. Margaret Smith (N) Doubles No. 1: Jurcenko/Emmanouil (K); 2. Chantel Ordean/Emily Long (N) No. 2: 1. Karolewicz/Landers (K); 2. Sydney Ybarra/Rachel Heiderscheit (N) No. 3: 1. Dugan/Wendling (K); 2. Erin Vits/ Audrey Melton (N)

Girls swimming Saturday’s results at Freeport Team scores 1. Freeport 372; 2. Byron 367; 3. Harlem 265; 4. Auburn 246; 5. Guilford 175; 6.

Sterling 162; 7. Jefferson 107; 8. Morrison 30; 9. Newman 18 200 medley relay – 1. Byron (Kennedy Halsmer, Megan Hale, Abbey Blackbourn, Kaylyn Rice) 2:03.35 200 freestyle – 1. Kasey Jacobson (F) 2:06.79 200 IM – 1. Gretchen Bushman (B) 2:25.91 50 freestyle – 1. Lexie Joy (F) 24.63; 2.

Kerry Mullen (S) 25.69; 3. Micheala Busch (S) 26.48 100 butterfly – 1. Lexie Joy (F) 59.48; 2.

Gretchen Bushman (B) 1:06.76; 3. Kennedy Halsmer (B) 1:06.78 100 freestyle – 1. Kerry Mullen (S) 57.37; 2. Abbey Blackbourn (B) 59.09; 3. Kylie Shaw (B) 1:00.87 500 freestyle – 1. Blake Genis (G) 5:53.84 200 freestyle relay – 1. Freeport 1:48.50; 2. Sterling (Micheala Busch, Mariyah Martinez, Katrina Sandefer, Kerry Mullen) 1:54.39 100 backstroke – 1. Olivia Mulford (A) 1:02.67; 3. Kennedy Halsmer (B) 1:06.75 100 breaststroke: 1. Marissa Hoppe (H) 1:16.14; 2. Kylie Shaw (B) 1:18.82; 3. Kaylee Rice (B) 1:18.84 400 freestyle relay – 1. Freeport 3:56.94; 2. Byron (Abbey Blackbourn, Samanthaa Brosend, Kennedy Halsmer, Kaylyn Rice) 4:06.65

Football Friday’s late box score at Prophetstown

ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN 36, BUREAU VALLEY 25 Bureau Valley Erie-P’town

7 12 0 6 — 25 14 6 8 8 — 36 First quarter BV – Parker Neuhalfen 71 pass from Drake Davis (kick good), 11:46 EP – Dylan Binion 30 run (run failed), 9:13 EP – Phillip Coers 1 run (run good), 56.2 Second quarter EP – Jordan Chandler 17 run (kick failed), 9:41 BV – Josh Mead 40 run (kick failed), 2:50 BV – Neuhalfen 70 pass from Davis (pass failed), :09.2 Third quarter EP – Binion 46 run (run good), 10:16 Fourth quarter EP – Binion 6 run (run good), 5:25 BV – Mead 1 run (kick failed), 2:32 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – E-P: Binion 27-259, Jack Bauer 8-69, Chandler 7-60, Coers 8-29, Thompson 1- (minus 11). BV: Mead 8-67, Will Konneck 8-56, Davis 6-11, Neuhalfen 3-6.

PASSING – BV: Davis 18-30-2, 335 yards, Neuhalfen 2-2-0, 36 yards.

RECEIVING – BV: Neuhalfen 5-220, Konneck 4-42, Johnson 2-41, Mead 4-34, Johnston 5-28, Davis 1-5.

Records: Erie-Prophetstown 4-1, Bureau Valley 1-4

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ABOVE: Sterling’s Lucas Campbell tees off Saturday at Emerald Hill, Campbell fired an 81 to help the Golden Warriors place seventh as a team.

BELOW: Dixon’s Cole Ruckman tees off Saturday. Ruckman led the Dukes with an 89.

Providence takes another team title FIGHTS

team score. He carded a 71 last year.

The Celtics have now won seven of nine invitationals they’ve entered this fall. In the other two, they finished second to last year’s Class 3A team champs from Hinsdale Central.

“We have a great team this year,” McEneany said. “This is probably one of the best teams Providence has had.

Last year, our goal was to break 305 every tournament, and now it’s to break 300 every tournament, because we know we can. It’s been a great year so far.”

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That ended up being a quadruple-bogey eight.

He righted the ship with birdies on his next two holes, then went 2-overpar for the last 13 holes to come in with a 77.

“I could have really been out of it after hitting two out-of-bounds,” Hurley said, “but I’ve been working hard on my mental game. I tried to stay in it and realize that I still had 15 holes left that I could score on. I just kept a level head and kept plugging away.”

Lucas Campbell (81), Nick Olds (87), and Nick Ceruzzi (88) rounded out the Sterling scoring.

Dixon finished 16th as a team with a 401 total.

Leading the Dukes were Cole Ruckman with 89, and Jake Bonnell with 91.

The medalist was New Lenox Providence’s Kevin McEneany, who finished with a 1-overpar 73. McEneany was actually 5-over-par for his first six holes, but went 4-under the rest of the way.

He had a 3-under-par 33 on the back nine, a round that included five birdies and one double bogey – on the short par-4 12th.

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Moline’s Alex Sierra was second with a 74, and then it was three more Providence players: Will McCabe with 74, and

Dom Cascino and Rickey Costello with 75s.

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MLB ROUNDUP

Weidners lead BV at Baker Comet runners fifth at ’Bago, tennis second at Rochelle

By SVM Sports Staff

Haley Weidner finished second, and Regan Weidner was third to lift the Bureau Valley cross country team to third place in the Kewanee Invitational on Saturday at Baker Park Golf Course.

The Storm finished with 74 points, behind just IVC (37) and Ottawa Marquette (74).

Haley Weidner completed a 3-mile course in 19:32, while Regan Weidner was next in 20:06. The winner was IVC’s Demi Johnson in 19:26.

Amboy’s Megan Grady was fourth in 20:21.

Comets 5th at Winnebago: Teagan McKenna finished eighth overall to lead Newman to fifth place at the 10-team Winnebago Invitational at Fuller Forest Preserve.

The Comets had 114 points, behind Boylan (41), Harvard (91), Byron (95) and Winnebago (102).

McKenna covered a 2.05-mile course in 12:54. Haley Simpson was 17th in 13:28.

Girls golf

Erie fourth at Galesburg Invite:

Katlyn Weber finished eighth overall at the 13-team Galesburg Invite at Bunker Links in Galesburg.

Weber shot a 93 to lead Erie, while Morgan Newton (95) was the other Erie golfer to finish under 100.

Madison Newton carded a 105, and Sera Bebon rounded out the Erie lineup with a 107.

Galesburg won the invite with a score of 361. Erie was fourth with 400.

scheit finished second at No. 2, while Erin Vits and Audrey Melton Gretchen Bushman, Byron also took second at No. 3. swimming, won 200 IM, 2nd in Volleyball 100 butterfly Polo drops four at own invite: The Haley & Regan Weidner, BV Marcos dropped matches against cross country, 2nd & 3rd at River Ridge, East Dubuque, Scales Kewanee Mound, and West Carroll in straight sets at their own tournament.

Katlyn Weber, Erie golf, 93, 8th Haley Cisketti finished with a overall team-high 11 kills and two blocks, and Justine Gorzny added six kills Girls swimming Byron second at Freeport Invite: over the four matches. Hannah Gretchen Bushman, a freshman at Grobe had 11 assists, while Emily Dixon, won the 200-yard individual Ditzler added nine assists for Polo. medley in 2:25.91 for Byron. Bush- Faith Christian def. Quad City man also placed second in the 100 Christian 25-17, 26-24: Tressa Schueler had 12 digs, eight kills, butterfly (1:06.76).

Abbey Blackbourn was second in four blocks and three aces to lead the 100 freestyle (59.09), and swam the Falcons to a home win.

Also for Faith (19-0), Sarah Smith the butterfly leg on the winning 200 had nine set assists, seven kills and medley melay for Byron.

Sterling’s Kerry Mullen won the five digs, Stacia Hamill had seven 100 free by nearly 2 seconds, in set assists, two kills and two digs, and Zoe Zigler added five digs and 57.37.

Freeport won the invite with 372 three kills.

Women’s tennis points, Byron (367) was second, Sterling (162) was sixth, Morrison Illinois Valley 7, Sauk Valley 2: The (30) was eighth, and Newman fin- Skyhawks won a pair of doubles ished ninth in the nine-team invite matches to account for their points in a road loss to IVCC on Sunday. with 18 points.

Mary Alice Oswalt and Molly HenGirls tennis dricks won at No. 1 doubles, while Newman second at Rochelle: Jessica Van Oosten and Christina The Comets finished second at the Rochelle Invite with 15 points. Long teamed up to win at No. 3 doubles.

Kaneland won with 24.

Women’s cross country Anne Vits placed fourth at No. 1 singles, and the Comets’ Marga- Skyhawks 6th in Beloit: Aubree ret Smith was fifth. Newman’s top Johnson finished 25th overall with a doubles pair of Chantel Ordean time of 24:14 as Sauk Valley finished sixth among eight teams at the Olde and Emily Long placed second.

Sydney Ybarra and Rachel Heider- English Invitational in Beloit.

Saturday’s stars

Landis fourth, but not satisfied with run FORM

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“I ran a real good first mile, and right after the 1-mile mark, the top two guys took a surge,” Hamblen said. “I don’t know why, but I just didn’t go with them. I just tried hanging with them as long as I could, and hung with them to the end.”

Yunk won the meet with a time of 15:40, leading the Blue Thunder to a team title with 67 points.

Sterling came in second with 94.

Sterling’s Dewey Landis was among the local runners in the lead pack that were left behind, as the top runners made their way ahead. Landis finished in fourth place with a time of 16:06, but was disappointed with his finish after his strategy didn’t pan out well.

“I was going to try to stay with the lead pack in the

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Sterling’s Jacob Gebhardt (left) runs with Dixon’s Evan Grady on Saturday during the Rock River Run at Hoover Park in Sterling. first mile-and-a-half, and then surge ahead,” Landis said. “I tried to keep on doing little surges. I ran my spots to keep on doing the distance, and that really didn’t work out.”

Landis and other runners are working toward clocking good times, as conference meets and regionals are only a couple

of weeks away. For the Golden Warrior sophomore, this is the time of year to make up ground from a slow start.

“I know I can do better,” Landis said of his time.

“This is only the second race that I’m actually racing competitively. Not putting in a lot of summer miles hurt me at the

beginning of the season, but now, as I’m training harder and faster, my legs are starting to get used to it. In a couple of weeks from now, I’ll probably be in my prime.”

Rock Falls was the only Class 1A team competing in a field consisting of 2A and 3A schools. The Rockets finished in seventh place with 188 points.

“Before the race, you get butterflies and it gets real nerve-wracking,” Hamblen said. “All you’ve got to do is tell yourself that you’ll compete with them, and you’ll be fine.

Just hang with them as long as you can.”

Dixon came in fourth as a team with 131 points.

Leading the Dukes was Evan Grady’s 11th-place finish in 16:38. Three other Dukes – Blain Masterson (14th place, 16:44), Sean Masterson (25th place, 17:11), and Lukas Wedekind (37th place, 17:31) also placed in the top 40.

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“Right after the 1-mile mark, I don’t know what happened. I think somebody might have clipped me from behind and took it off, and I kind of faceplanted,” Barnhart said of losing her shoe. “I was a little confused because everyone was yelling at me, and I think I heard one of my coaches say, ‘Go get it.’ I grabbed it, but I didn’t know what to do with it. I threw it back to him, and I was running for about a quarter-mile.”

Eventually, the shoe wound up back on Barnhart’s foot after an unpleasant experience racing with just one on.

“It was nerve-wracking,” Barnhart added. “I knew I either had to take my

other shoe off, or I needed to get it back on. It was uneven, and I was hoping that I wasn’t stepping on anything sharp, because it would really ruin it for me. It was a new experience. I never ran like that before.”

With Barnhart out of the picture, that left Sanchez all alone. Despite the unfamiliarity, Sanchez finished in 11th place as the lead local runner with a time of 19:25.

Sanchez, coming off of an ankle injury last week, was pleased to do well now that she is back to full strength.

“I gave it all I got,” Sanchez said. “I’ve been working hard with my team. I know Megan was killing it, but then she lost her shoe halfway through. Today was kind of hard not having teammates with me.”

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Dixon, which finished in eighth place with 211 points, was led by Courtney Seagren’s 32nd-place finish. Throughout the race, Seagren tried to keep pace with the duo of Golden Warrior sophomores, Barnhart and McPherson.

“I was really excited for this race, because it’s Sterling,” Seagren said. “I was feeling really good, but it got really hot as the day went on. We came around to the end, and Maggie McPherson was about 15 yards ahead of me, but I didn’t have it in me to go get her.

“Maggie and Megan are

who we really want to beat,” Seagren added.

Rock Falls, which finished in 10th place with 306 points, was led by Makaley Velazquez’s 26th-place finish, and Bailie Smith’s 50th-place finish.

Geneva took the team title with 37 points, with Viking junior McKenzie Altmayer winning with a time of 18:15.

“Having a lot of good runners in the race just makes you want to go faster and harder,” Sanchez said. “It makes you push yourself more. It’s always fun with the big competition.”

AP

The White Sox’s Paul Konerko waves to fans after his final game Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field against the Royals. Kansas City won 6-4.

‘Paulie’ leaves to standing ovation White Sox lose slugger’s finale; Cubs win on final day of season

By The Associated Press

Paul Konerko waved his cap to one more adoring crowd. The reserved slugger popped out for a curtain call when the standing ovation just kept going. He lingered on the field after the game, exchanging highfives with the fans who lined the field to grab one more moment with the retiring star.

At the very end of his 18-year career, Konerko finally realized what he meant to the Chicago White Sox. “I don’t think I would’ve understood this a year ago - there’s a lot of people out there I’ve impacted over the years here,” he said after Sunday’s 6-4 loss to Kansas City in his final game.

“I see people crying out there. That’s crazy that just because I played a game, I never thought about that stuff.

I get, sometimes it’s not always about what’s comfortable to me, I have to make that happen and go for closure for them as well. It’s something they don’t teach you in the minor leagues, about this kind of stuff.”

Konerko started at first and played five innings on the final day of his 16-year run with the White Sox. The slugger, who paid tribute to his wife and three children by writing their names in the infield dirt behind the bag, went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts. Still, he left to chants of “Paulie!

Paulie!” when he was replaced in the top of the sixth.

Chicago had a 4-2 lead when Konerko departed, but Kansas City responded with three runs in the sixth. Christian Colon, who was activated from the disabled list before the game, hit a tying two-run double off Daniel Webb (6-5), and Carlos Peguero added a tiebreaking RBI single.

Casey Coleman (1-0)

Up next Wild Card games AL – A’s (Lester 16-11) at Royals (Shields 14-8), 7 p.m. Tuesday (TBS) NL – Giants (Bumgarner 18-10) at Pirates (Volquez 13-7), 7 p.m.

Wednesday (ESPN) pitched a scoreless inning for his first win since Sept. 9, 2011, for the Chicago Cubs against Milwaukee.

Louis Coleman got three outs for his first save.

Marcus Semien had a two-run homer and a bases-loaded walk for the White Sox (73-89), who dropped five of their final six games.

Cubs 5, Brewers 2:

Anthony Rizzo had a two-run homer in the first off Mike Fiers (6-5), becoming the first Cubs left-handed hitter with 32 homers since Rick Monday in 1976. At 73-89, the Cubs improved from 66-96 last year, and 61-101 in 2012.

Jacob Turner (6-11) allowed two runs and four hits in five-plus innings, and Hector Rondon got his 29th save.

Milwaukee lost 22 of its last 31 and finished third at 82-80, missing the playoffs for the third straight year.

Cardinals 1, Diamondbacks 0: St. Louis

clinched its second straight NL Central title before the first pitch when Pittsburgh lost to Cincinnati, then beat Arizona on Kolten Wong’s RBI groundout in the sixth inning off Josh Collmenter (11-9).

St. Louis finished 90-72, and opens its NL division series Friday at the Dodgers.

The defending NL champions scratched scheduled starter Adam Wainwright, using five relievers instead. Justin Masterson (3-3) pitched two scoreless innings, and Carlos Martinez got two outs for his first save.

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Illinois wide receiver Martize Barr (9) can’t reach a pass while defended by Nebraska defensive back Byerson Cockrell (28) during the second half of Saturday’s game in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers beat the Fighting Illini 45-14.

Quarterback quandary Lunt’s leg injury muddles Fighting Illini outlook

BY SHANNON RYAN Chicago Tribune

Illinois had expected Wes Lunt to be the team’s savior – er, starting quarterback – since the sophomore transferred from Oklahoma State, despite a so-called battle for the job during training camp.

On Saturday night, the unexpected happened.

That shudder that shook from Lincoln, Neb., to Champaign was the news of Lunt being sidelined for the Big Ten opener at Nebraska with a leg injury.

Reilly O’Toole, an experienced senior, started in his place.

The quarterback swap, however, was not the reason Illinois lost 45-14 to No. 21 Nebraska.

Even if Lunt had played, the Illini defense would not have had any better outcome against the Cornhuskers’ steamroller

Purdue at Illinois When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Memorial Stadium, Champaign TV: ESPN2 Line: Illini by 11.5 running back Ameer Abdullah, who rushed for 208 yards.

He had 196 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the first half.

That wouldn’t have changed with Lunt in the game. Nebraska finished with 458 yards on the ground and 624 total yards.

O’Toole has experience, but Nebraska’s stadium is a place that devours the vulnerable. And he was a bit vulnerable with two first-half interceptions, finishing the game 17-for-38 for 261 yards and three interceptions.

That also sparked a

debate among Illini fans about whether Illinois should burn the redshirt of Aaron Bailey, a highly touted quarterback who remained on the sideline.

But the defense is the reason Illinois is looking at these dismal big-picture numbers: The team has just one Big Ten victory in the last 23 attempts; coach Tim Beckman is 0-10 against ranked opponents during his career; and the Illini have lost 17 of 18 against ranked opponents since beating Ohio State in 2007.

So, fair or not, Lunt, with wide receiver Geronimo Allison and running back Josh Ferguson will be asked to compensate for the subpar defense during the Big Ten season.

That means Lunt’s return can’t come soon enough. Like, next week against Purdue.

The Illini offense sputtered at times, with

multiple three-and-outs and slow starts.

But Lunt’s numbers speak volumes, and his return would rekindle hope about a season not entirely lost with one Big Ten defeat.

He ranked in the top 10 of many national statistics with 1,237 yards (ninth) and 11 touchdowns (eighth) with three interceptions, leading the Illini to a 3-1 record in nonconference play.

Illinois sees Lunt as a finished product that just needs a final coat.

“Numbers-wise, he’s one of the tops in the country,” Beckman said earlier in the week. “As all of our kids, Wes has played very good in the second half of games. I’m happy with the way he’s playing, but we have to continue to get better.”

The Illini need everyone to get better, but maybe no one as much as Lunt.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Not Ready for Prime Time players was the moniker of an outfit that used to make its mark deep into Saturday night in New York.

This week, coach Brian Kelly lamented Notre Dame’s status as the Too Ready for Prime Time players ahead of the Irish’s matchup against Syracuse.

“It gets to the point where you wonder that maybe we shouldn’t play all these nationally televised games, because it really puts a lot on these kids,” Kelly said.

Kelly’s point was that the Irish would get worn down from night games that force them to arrive back on campus at 3 or 4 a.m. Sunday morning.

But the Irish should brace themselves for more after defeating Syracuse 31-15 at MetLife Stadium and staying perfect at 4-0.

An undefeated Notre Dame team makes for great theater, even when it isn’t perfect like on Saturday, and things can’t be going that bad if one of Kelly’s chief complaints about the season is what time the Irish’s games kick off.

Kelly might be complaining about the five turnovers the No. 8 Irish had, but it was hard to get down on a defense that held a capable Syracuse run game to 135 yards.

Stanford at Notre Dame When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Ind. TV: NBC Line: Stanford by 1 And it was hard to complain too much about quarterback Everett Golson, who had about as efficient a game as a quarterback could have while committing four turnovers.

Golson had 25 consecutive completions while going 32-for-39 for 362 yards and four touchdowns, with two interceptions.

“There are things he experienced tonight that will make him a better quarterback,” Kelly said. “He’s leaving tonight seeing things out there that he’s going to get better from.”

His proficient numbers helped erase a muddy first quarter, and again showcased why Golson is in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy.

In the first quarter, Golson lost a fumble and threw his first interception to the Orange’s Brandon Reddish.

Reddish would also describe the look on many fans’ faces as the Irish slumbered to a 0-0 tie after the first quarter.

“What we saw tonight was just sloppy,” Golson said. “We have to clean it up.”

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Bears’ offense starts fast, then fizzles out ATTACK

CONTINUED FROM B1

“I don’t feel like I need to prove anything, but it sure is nice when people start doubting us to go out and have a performance like this,” Rodgers said.

For Chicago, the loss was a letdown after backto-back wins in prime time at San Francisco and the New York Jets.

The Bears finally got their run game going, but their defense got carved up.

Rodgers posted a 151.2 rating for the game, completing 22 of 28 passes, and had all the time he needed with five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen sitting out because of an illness.

He threw two touchdown passes each to Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson, and a fifth got called back by a penalty.

That happened early in the third when a scrambling Rodgers got hit by at least one defender while unleashing an awkward, wobbly 34-yard pass that somehow connected with Davante Adams in the end zone.

Cobb had seven catches for 113 yards. Nelson had 10 receptions for 108 yards, and the Packers came away with the win despite allowing 496 yards.

The offenses were so effective – or the defenses struggled so badly – that

AP

Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) makes a touchdown catch under pressure from Bears cornerback Isaiah Frey (31) during Sunday’s game in Chicago. neither team punted.

That happened only once before in a regular-season NFL game, 22 years ago.

“Interesting,” Nelson said. “Obviously, turnovers were a big thing.

It’s fun, especially when you’re putting up points and having a good time.”

The Bears basically matched Green Bay score for score before Cutler threw those interceptions. He wound up passing for 256 yards and two TDs, but fell to 1-10 lifetime against Green Bay, counting the postseason.

Matt Forte ran for 122 yards on 23 carries. Martellus Bennett had nine

catches for a career-high 134 yards, but Chicago fell to 0-2 at home.

“I thought we were playing well, I thought we were moving the ball well,” Cutler said. “We were changing it up.

I thought [Trestman] called a really good game.

We just had some unfortunate things happen to us that kind of derailed us, and they didn’t.”

Mason Crosby kicked a 53-yard field goal on the opening possession of the second half to extend the Packers’ lead to 24-17, and things unraveled for the Bears after that.

Chicago had the ball on the Green Bay 24 when

Cutler hit cornerback Tramon Williams in the chest with a pass. The ball ricocheted to Clay Matthews, who returned it 45 yards. That led to an 11-yard scoring pass from Rodgers to Nelson, making it 31-17.

Another interception set up another TD for the Packers. This time, Brandon Marshall went long when Cutler expected him to cut back toward the quarterback.

The pass went right to Sam Shields, who crossed the field on a 62-yard return to put the ball at the 11. Chicago’s Jonathan Bostic got called for a hold, negating a field goal by Crosby to start the fourth quarter, and Rodgers hit Cobb from the 3 to make it 38-17.

“It’s unfortunate because we had a great call there, we probably are going to pick up 15 or 20 there and keep it moving,” Cutler said of Shields’ pick. “I wish we could get that one back, for sure.”

The Packers took a 21-17 lead to the locker room after the two teams combined for 508 yards.

Chicago missed a touchdown by inches when Bennett got stopped just short of the end zone on an 8-yard catch. Cutler thought Bennett reached across the goal line before getting taken down, but the call was upheld after a review.

AP

Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (right) runs against Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) and free safety Calvin Pryor (25) during the first half of Sunday’s game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Lions won 24-17.

Lions top Jets, seize lead in NFC North Vikes handle defenseless Falcons By the Associated Press

Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Lions overcame Calvin Johnson being limited by an ankle injury to beat the Jets 24-17 on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. Jeremy Ross and Eric Ebron caught scoring passes for the Lions, who are 3-1 for the second straight season.

Stafford finished 24-for34 for 293 yards.

Johnson, who was in and out of the game, was clearly impeded by his injured ankle. He had just two catches for 12 yards. Golden Tate had a big game, catching eight passes for 116 yards.

Vikings 41, Falcons 28: Teddy Bridgewater

passed for 317 yards and a key 2-point conversion before leaving with an ankle injury in Minneapolis.

The rookie was 19-for30 with no turnovers, and ran five times for 27 yards and a score in his first career start, but his last carry was costly. His left foot rolled underneath him as he was sandwiched by two tacklers at the 1-yard line.

Matt Asiata powered his way in on the next play for his third touchdown, and Bridgewater stayed in to zip a crisp pass to Rhett Ellison to push the lead to 35-28.

The Falcons (2-2) lost three starting offensive linemen to injuries, and wound up sticking tight end Levine Toilolo at right tackle in the fourth quarter.

Colts 41, Titans 17:

Andrew Luck threw four touchdown passes in Indianapolis, and Reggie Wayne scored for the first time this season.

Indy (2-2) extended its league-leading streak of consecutive wins over division foes to nine.

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Monday, September 29, 2014

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 2 1 0 .667 66 49 Buffalo 2 2 0 .500 79 75 Miami 2 2 0 .500 96 97 N.Y. Jets 1 3 0 .250 79 96 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 3 1 0 .750 87 67 Indianapolis 2 2 0 .500 136 95 Tennessee 1 3 0 .250 60 110 Jacksonville 0 4 0 .000 58 152 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 3 0 0 1.000 80 33 Baltimore 3 1 0 .750 103 60 Pittsburgh 2 2 0 .500 97 99 Cleveland 1 2 0 .333 74 77 West W L T Pct PF PA San Diego 3 1 0 .750 102 63 Denver 2 1 0 .667 75 67 Kansas City 1 2 0 .333 61 65 Oakland 0 4 0 .000 51 103 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 3 1 0 .750 122 104 Dallas 3 1 0 .750 115 86 N.Y. Giants 2 2 0 .500 103 91 Washington 1 3 0 .250 95 109 South W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 2 2 0 .500 131 113 Carolina 2 2 0 .500 73 96 New Orleans 1 3 0 .250 95 110 Tampa Bay 1 3 0 .250 72 119 North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 3 1 0 .750 85 62 Green Bay 2 2 0 .500 92 96 Minnesota 2 2 0 .500 91 84 Chicago 2 2 0 .500 92 100 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 3 0 0 1.000 66 45 Seattle 2 1 0 .667 83 66 San Francisco 2 2 0 .500 88 89 St. Louis 1 2 0 .333 56 85 Thursday’s result N.Y. Giants 45, Washington 14 Sunday’s results Green Bay 38, Chicago 17 Houston 23, Buffalo 17 Indianapolis 41, Tennessee 17 Baltimore 38, Carolina 10 Detroit 24, N.Y. Jets 17 Tampa Bay 27, Pittsburgh 24 Miami 38, Oakland 14 San Diego 33, Jacksonville 14 San Francisco 26, Philadelphia 21 Minnesota 41, Atlanta 28 Dallas 38, New Orleans 17 Open: Arizona, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, St. Louis Today’s game New England at Kansas City, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

PACKERS 38, BEARS 17 Green Bay Chicago

7 14 10 7 10 0

7 — 38 0 — 17

First Quarter Chi–Marshall 6 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 6:30.

GB–Lacy 2 run (Crosby kick), 4:08.

Second Quarter Chi–FG Gould 23, 13:58.

GB–Nelson 3 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 10:11.

Chi–Jeffery 8 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 3:50.

GB–Cobb 22 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 1:03.

Third Quarter GB–FG Crosby 53, 10:57.

GB–Nelson 11 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 4:28.

Fourth Quarter GB–Cobb 3 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 14:52.

GB Chi First downs 21 33 Total Net Yards 358 496 Rushes-yards 18-56 41-235 Passing 302 261 Punt Returns 0-0 0-0 Kickoff Returns 3-67 2-43 Interceptions Ret. 2-102 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 22-28-0 23-35-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-0 1-4 Punts 0-0.0 0-0.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-0 Penalties-Yards 9-70 6-46 Time of Possession 23:38 36:22

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Green Bay, Lacy 17-48, A.Rodgers 1-8. Chicago, Forte 23-122, Carey 14-72, Cutler 3-29, Jeffery 1-12.

PASSING–Green Bay, A.Rodgers 22-280-302. Chicago, Cutler 22-34-2-256, Clausen 1-1-0-9.

RECEIVING–Green Bay, Nelson 10-108, Cobb 7-113, R.Rodgers 2-52, D.Adams 2-18, Lacy 1-11. Chicago, Bennett 9-134, Forte 5-49, Jeffery 4-39, Morgan 3-24, Marshall 2-19.

MISSED FIELD GOAL–Green Bay, Crosby 38 (BK).

NATIONAL LEAGUE

SOUTHWEST TCU 56, SMU 0 Texas A&M 35, Arkansas 28, OT Texas St. 37, Tulsa 34, 3OT

East Division W L Pct x-Washington 96 66 .593 Atlanta 79 83 .488 New York 79 83 .488 Miami 77 85 .475 Philadelphia 73 89 .451 Central Division W L Pct x-St. Louis 90 72 .556 y-Pittsburgh 88 74 .543 Milwaukee 82 80 .506 Cincinnati 76 86 .469 Chicago 73 89 .451 West Division W L Pct x-Los Angeles 94 68 .580 y-San Francisco 88 74 .543 San Diego 77 85 .475 Colorado 66 96 .407 Arizona 64 98 .395

FAR WEST Air Force 28, Boise St. 14 California 59, Colorado 56, 3OT Montana 38, N. Colorado 13 Montana St. 29, North Dakota 18 Nevada 21, San Jose St. 10 San Diego St. 34, UNLV 17 Southern Cal 35, Oregon St. 10 Stanford 20, Washington 13 Washington St. 28, Utah 27

MLB Postseason glance WILD CARD Tuesday’s game Oakland (Lester 16-11) at Kansas City (Shields 14-8), 7:07 p.m. (TBS) Wednesday’s game San Francisco (Bumgarner 18-10) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 13-7), 7:07 p.m. (ESPN)

East Division W L Pct

96 84 83 77 71

66 78 79 85 91

— 12 13 19 25

Central Division W L Pct

x-Detroit y-Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota

90 89 85 73 70

72 73 77 89 92

GB

.556 .549 .525 .451 .432

— 1 5 17 20

West Division W L Pct

x-Los Angeles y-Oakland Seattle Houston Texas

98 88 87 70 67

64 74 75 92 95

Sunday’s box scores

CUBS 5, BREWERS 2

GB

.605 .543 .537 .432 .414

Chicago

— 10 11 28 31

Saturday’s results Boston 10, N.Y. Yankees 4 Toronto 4, Baltimore 2 Tampa Bay 2, Cleveland 0 Minnesota 12, Detroit 3 N.Y. Mets 2, Houston 1 Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City 4 Texas 5, Oakland 4 Seattle 2, L.A. Angels 1, 11 innings Sunday’s results Cleveland 7, Tampa Bay 2 Baltimore 1, Toronto 0 Detroit 3, Minnesota 0 N.Y. Mets 8, Houston 3 N.Y. Yankees 9, Boston 5 Kansas City 6, Chicago White Sox 4 Oakland 4, Texas 0 Seattle 4, L.A. Angels 1 Sunday’s box score

ROYALS 6, WHITE SOX 4 Kansas City Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi AEscor ss 3 0 2 0 Eaton cf 3 1 3 0 Nix pr-ss 2 0 0 0 Sierra cf 2 0 0 0 Aoki rf 3 0 2 0 Semien 3b 4 1 1 3 CPegur rf 1 0 1 1 AGarci rf 5 0 1 0 L.Cain cf 3 0 0 0 Konerk 1b 3 0 0 0 JDyson cf 1 0 0 0 Wilkins 1b 2 0 2 0 Gore lf 0 0 0 0 Viciedo dh 2 1 1 0 Hosmer 1b 3 0 0 0 MTay ph-dh 2 0 0 0 LAdms lf-cf 2 0 0 0 JrDnks lf 4 0 1 0 BButler dh 2 1 2 0 Phegly c 4 0 2 1 Wlngh ph-dh 3 0 0 0 CSnchz 2b 3 1 1 0 AGordn lf 2 1 1 0 LeGarc ss 4 0 0 0 Ibanez 1b 1 1 0 0 S.Perez c 1 0 0 1 Kratz c 3 0 0 0 Infante 2b 2 0 0 0 Giavtll 2b 2 2 1 0 Mostks 3b 2 0 1 1 C.Colon 3b 2 1 2 2 Totals 38 6 12 5 Totals 38 4 12 4 Kansas City 020 003 010 — 6 Chicago 002 200 000 — 4 DP–Kansas City 1. LOB–Kansas City 11, Chicago 10. 2B–A.Escobar (34), B.Butler (32), A.Gordon (34), Moustakas (21), C.Colon (5), Eaton (26), Wilkins (2), Phegley (2). HR–Semien (6). SB–A.Garcia (4).

SF–S.Perez.

IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City Ventura 4 8 4 4 1 6 C.Coleman W,1-0 1 1 0 0 1 0 Crow H,11 1 0 0 0 0 1 Hendriks H,1 1 2 0 0 0 1 Ti.Collins H,1 1 0 0 0 1 2 L.Coleman S,1-1 1 1 0 0 0 3 Chicago Bassitt 5 8 3 3 1 5 D.Webb L,6-5 1 3 2 2 0 2 Carroll 3 1 1 1 2 5 Bassitt pitched to 1 batter in the 6th.

HBP–by Carroll (Giavotella, Gore). WP– Carroll. PB–Phegley.

T–3:33. A–32,266 (40,615).

r 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

h 0 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7

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

Milwaukee ab GParra lf 4 Braun rf 3 Lucroy 1b 4 Jeffrss p 0 ArRmr 3b 2 HGomz 3b 2 Segura ss 3 Maldnd c 3 Gennett ph 1 LSchfr cf 2 EHerrr 2b 3 Fiers p 1 Duke p 0 Overay ph 1 WSmith p 0

r h bi Coghln lf 0 0 0 J.Baez ss 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 0 2 0 Soler rf 0 0 0 Valuen 3b 0 0 0 Alcantr cf 0 0 0 Valaika 2b 1 0 0 JoBakr c 0 1 0 JaTrnr p 0 0 0 Grimm p 1 1 0 Lake ph 0 1 1 NRmrz p 0 0 0 Strop p 0 0 0 Watkns ph 0 0 0 HRndn p 0 0 0 Clark 1b Totals Totals 29 2 5 1 Chicago 200 002 001 — 5 Milwaukee 010 010 000 — 2 E–Valbuena (9), Lucroy (5). DP–Chicago 2.

LOB–Chicago 7, Milwaukee 5. 2B–Alcantara (11). HR–Rizzo (32). SB–Coghlan (7), Rizzo (5), Soler (1), G.Parra (9), Segura (20), L.Schafer (2). S–Watkins, Fiers.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Ja.Turner W,6-11 5 4 2 2 3 2 Grimm H,11 1 0 0 0 0 0 N.Ramirez H,17 1 0 0 0 1 1 Strop H,21 1 1 0 0 0 0 H.Rondon S,29-33 1 0 0 0 0 1 Milwaukee Fiers L,6-5 6 6 4 3 1 7 Duke 1 0 0 0 0 2 W.Smith 1 0 0 0 1 1 Jeffress 1 1 1 1 1 2 Ja.Turner pitched to 1 batter in the 6th.

WP–Ja.Turner.

x-clinched division; y-clinched wild card

ab 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 35

CARDINALS 1, DIAMONDBACKS 0 St. Louis

Arizona ab r h bi ab r h bi Wong 2b 3 0 0 1 Inciart lf 4 0 0 0 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 Pollock cf 3 0 0 0 Gonzals p 1 0 0 0 DPerlt rf 4 0 0 0 CMrtnz p 0 0 0 0 Trumo 1b 3 0 0 0 Grichk lf-rf 4 0 0 0 Lamb 3b 3 0 0 0 Tavers rf 3 0 0 0 Gswsch c 3 0 0 0 Pham rf-lf 0 0 0 0 Pnngtn 2b 3 0 2 0 MAdms 1b 2 0 1 0 Gregrs ss 3 0 0 0 Mstrsn p 0 0 0 0 Cllmntr p 1 0 0 0 GGarci 2b 1 0 0 0 Pachec ph 0 0 0 0 Descals 3b 3 0 1 0 Ahmed pr 0 0 0 0 T.Cruz c 3 0 0 0 EMrshl p 0 0 0 0 Bourjos cf 3 0 0 0 Kozma ss 3 1 1 0 Grenwd p 1 0 0 0 Scrggs 1b 2 0 0 0 Totals 29 1 3 1 Totals 27 0 2 0 St. Louis 000 001 000 — 1 Arizona 000 000 000 — 0 DP–St. Louis 1. LOB–St. Louis 1, Arizona 3. 2B–Ma.Adams (34), Kozma (3). CS– Descalso (3), Ahmed (1).

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Greenwood 3 1 0 0 0 1 Masterson W,3-3 2 1 0 0 0 0 Siegrist H,16 1/3 0 0 0 2 0 Gonzales H,1 3 0 0 0 1 2 C.Martinez S,1-6 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Arizona Collmenter L,11-9 8 3 1 1 0 3 E.Marshall 1 0 0 0 0 0

Saturday’s results EAST Akron 21, Pittsburgh 10 Bowling Green 47, UMass 42 Bucknell 20, Cornell 7 Buffalo 35, Miami (Ohio) 27 Colorado St. 24, Boston College 21 Northwestern 29, Penn St. 6 Notre Dame 31, Syracuse 15 Princeton 56, Davidson 17 Rutgers 31, Tulane 6 Temple 36, UConn 10 Villanova 41, Penn 7 W. Kentucky 36, Navy 27 Yale 49, Army 43, OT SOUTH Auburn 45, Louisiana Tech 17 Clemson 50, North Carolina 35 Florida St. 56, NC State 41 Georgia 35, Tennessee 32 Kentucky 17, Vanderbilt 7 LSU 63, New Mexico St. 7 Louisville 20, Wake Forest 10 Miami 22, Duke 10 Mississippi 24, Memphis 3 Missouri 21, South Carolina 20 Rice 41, Southern Miss. 23 Virginia 45, Kent St. 13 Virginia Tech 35, W. Michigan 17 MIDWEST Baylor 49, Iowa St. 28 Illinois St. 55, Austin Peay 6 Indiana St. 38, Liberty 19 Iowa 24, Purdue 10 Kansas St. 58, UTEP 28 Maryland 37, Indiana 15 Michigan St. 56, Wyoming 14 Minnesota 30, Michigan 14 N. Iowa 50, Tennessee Tech 7 Nebraska 45, Illinois 14 Ohio 34, E. Illinois 19 Ohio St. 50, Cincinnati 28 S. Illinois 34, W. Illinois 17 Texas 23, Kansas 0 Toledo 42, Cent. Michigan 28 Wisconsin 27, South Florida 10

Auto racing

Golf

NHL preseason

Sunday’s result

Ryder Cup results

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF GA Toronto 4 1 1 9 21 15 Montreal 3 1 0 6 9 8 Boston 2 1 1 5 11 9 Detroit 2 1 1 5 7 8 Ottawa 2 1 1 5 11 11 Tampa Bay 2 1 0 4 10 6 Buffalo 1 2 1 3 8 10 Florida 0 1 2 2 5 10 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF GA Columbus 4 1 0 8 16 12 N.Y. Islanders 3 1 0 6 11 10 Washington 3 2 0 6 12 11 New Jersey 2 1 1 5 10 12 Philadelphia 2 2 1 5 12 14 Pittsburgh 2 2 0 4 6 7 N.Y. Rangers 1 1 0 2 8 6 Carolina 1 2 0 2 7 8 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 3 1 0 6 9 6 Dallas 3 1 0 6 15 14 Chicago 2 2 0 4 10 8 Minnesota 1 1 1 3 7 8 Winnipeg 1 2 0 2 7 8 St. Louis 0 3 1 1 12 17 Colorado 0 4 1 1 7 17 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Arizona 3 0 2 8 17 13 Los Angeles 3 0 1 7 16 13 Vancouver 3 1 0 6 12 8 Calgary 3 3 0 6 9 13 San Jose 2 1 1 5 11 9 Anaheim 2 3 1 5 15 17 Edmonton 2 2 0 4 6 9 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s results Nashville (ss) 2, Florida (ss) 1, SO Pittsburgh 2, Columbus 1 Boston 3, Detroit 1 Dallas 4, St. Louis 2 Minnesota 4, Winnipeg 3 San Jose 3, Anaheim 1 Nashville (ss) 4, Florida (ss) 1 Sunday’s results Toronto 3, Buffalo 2, SO Chicago 5, Edmonton 0 Washington 2, Montreal 0 New Jersey 3, Philadelphia 1 Calgary 2, Colorado 1 Los Angeles 4, Anaheim 2 Today’s games Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Columbus at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Florida at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Arizona at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Tuesday’s games N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Carolina at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Colorado at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

AAA 400

At Dover International Speedway Dover, Del. Lap length: 1 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (6) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 400 laps, 134.5 rating, 47 points, $240,901.

2. (4) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 400, 130, 43, $208,008.

3. (8) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 400, 118.5, 41, $188,861.

4. (16) Joey Logano, Ford, 400, 97.5, 40, $156,191.

5. (14) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 400, 107.8, 40, $167,836.

6. (7) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 400, 100.5, 38, $134,135.

7. (26) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 85.7, 37, $125,573.

8. (20) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 400, 90.5, 36, $108,515.

9. (9) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 400, 99.1, 36, $126,756.

10. (2) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 400, 108.4, 34, $141,606.

11. (18) Carl Edwards, Ford, 400, 85, 34, $105,240.

12. (3) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 400, 99.4, 32, $96,540.

13. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 399, 118.6, 33, $135,623.

14. (15) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 399, 87.2, 30, $119,798.

15. (11) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 399, 81.7, 29, $117,815.

16. (19) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 399, 66.7, 28, $111,229.

17. (25) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 399, 70.2, 27, $91,615.

18. (22) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 399, 80, 26, $83,790.

19. (24) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 399, 72.9, 25, $118,840.

20. (12) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 399, 90.9, 24, $99,865.

21. (27) Greg Biffle, Ford, 399, 67.7, 23, $123,665.

22. (5) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 398, 71, 23, $116,104.

23. (28) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 398, 60.6, 21, $100,398.

24. (10) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 398, 66.4, 20, $127,326.

25. (13) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 398, 59.6, 19, $90,415.

26. (17) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 398, 66.4, 18, $107,910.

27. (30) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 397, 53.4, 17, $105,473.

28. (21) Aric Almirola, Ford, 397, 56.3, 16, $118,001.

29. (23) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 395, 52.8, 15, $102,973.

30. (29) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 395, 50.5, 14, $82,165.

31. (37) David Ragan, Ford, 395, 43.4, 13, $99,648.

32. (33) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 394, 44.7, 12, $86,837.

33. (31) David Gilliland, Ford, 393, 46, 11, $85,140.

34. (34) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 391, 36.3, 10, $76,965.

35. (36) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 391, 38.1, 0, $76,740.

36. (40) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 391, 35.3, 0, $76,570.

37. (38) David Stremme, Chevrolet, 389, 31, 7, $76,426.

38. (42) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 389, 31.5, 6, $71,330.

39. (39) J.J. Yeley, Ford, 387, 27.9, 0, $67,330.

40. (41) Mike Wallace, Toyota, 384, 25.9, 0, $71,330.

41. (35) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, axle, 361, 42.8, 3, $59,330.

42. (32) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, suspension, 197, 37.1, 2, $55,330.

43. (43) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, vibration, 11, 25.8, 1, $51,830.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 130.541 mph.

Time of Race: 3 hours, 3 minutes, 51 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 4.352 seconds.

Caution Flags: 5 for 23 laps.

Lead Changes: 10 among 7 drivers.

L a p L e a d e r s : K.Harvick 1-147; B.Keselowski 148-172; K.Harvick 173248; M.Kenseth 249; C.Bowyer 250; J.McMurray 251; B.Keselowski 252-304; J.Gordon 305-327; M.Kenseth 328; C.Edwards 329; J.Gordon 330-400.

Wins: B.Keselowski, 5; J.Gordon, 4; J.Logano, 4; D.Earnhardt Jr., 3; J.Johnson, 3; C.Edwards, 2; K.Harvick, 2; A.Allmendinger, 1; A.Almirola, 1; Ku.Busch, 1; Ky.Busch, 1; D.Hamlin, 1; K.Kahne, 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. B.Keselowski, 3,000; 2. J.Gordon, 3,000; 3. J.Logano, 3,000; 4. J.Johnson, 3,000; 5. K.Harvick, 3,000; 6. M.Kenseth, 3,000; 7. D.Hamlin, 3,000; 8. Ky.Busch, 3,000; 9. R.Newman, 3,000; 10. D.Earnhardt Jr., 3,000; 11.

C.Edwards, 3,000; 12. K.Kahne, 3,000; 13. A.Allmendinger, 2,077; 14. Ku.Busch, 2,073; 15. G.Biffle, 2,072; 16. A.Almirola, 2,061.

At Gleneagles Resort (PGA Centenary Course) Gleneagles, Scotland Yardage: 7,243; Par: 72 EUROPE 16½, UNITED STATES 11½ Sunday Singles Europe 6½, United States 5½ • Graeme McDowell, Europe, def. Jordan Spieth, United States, 2 and 1.

• Patrick Reed, United States, def. Henrik Stenson, Europe, 1 up.

• Rory McIlroy, Europe, def. Rickie Fowler, United States, 5 and 4.

• Justin Rose, Europe, halved with Hunter Mahan, United States • Phil Mickelson, United States, def. Stephen Gallacher, Europe, 3 and 1.

• Martin Kaymer, Europe, def. Bubba Watson, United States, 4 and 2.

• Matt Kuchar, United States, def. Thomas Bjorn, Europe, 4 and 3.

• Sergio Garcia, Europe, def. Jim Furyk, United States, 1 up.

• Webb Simpson, United States, halved with Ian Poulter, Europe.

• Jamie Donaldson, Europe, def. Keegan Bradley, United States, 4 and 3.

• Jimmy Walker, United States, def. Lee Westwood, Europe, 3 and 2.

• Zach Johnson, United States, halved with Victor Dubuisson, Europe.

Saturday’s results Fourballs United States 2½, Europe 1½ • Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, Europe, def. Bubba Watson and Matt Kuchar, United States, 3 and 2.

• Jim Furyk and Hunter Mahan, United States, def. Jamie Donaldson and Lee Westwood, Europe, 4 and 3.

• Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth, United States, def. Thomas Bjorn and Martin Kaymer, Europe, 5 and 3.

• Jimmy Walker and Rickie Fowler, United States, halved with Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter, Europe.

Foursomes Europe 3½, United States ½ • Jamie Donaldson and Lee Westwood, Europe, def. Zach Johnson and Matt Kuchar, United States, 2 and 1.

• Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy, Europe, def. Jim Furyk and Hunter Mahan, United States, 3 and 2.

• Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, United States, halved with Justin Rose and Martin Kaymer, Europe.

• Victor Dubuisson and Graeme McDowell, Europe, def. Jimmy Walker and Rickie Fowler, United States, 5 and 4.

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Nature Valley First Tee Open

At Pebble Beach, Calif. b-Pebble Beach Golf Links (6,837 yards, par 72) h-Poppy Hills Golf Course (6,837 yards, par 71) Purse: $1.9 million Final John Cook 67h-68b-69—204 Tom Byrum 68b-68h-69—205 Roger Chapman 70b-71h-65—206 Skip Kendall 67h-69b-70—206 Woody Austin 70b-71h-66—207 Billy Andrade 69h-70b-69—208 Fred Funk 69b-69h-70—208 Lee Janzen 68b-70h-70—208 Kirk Triplett 69h-72b-67—208 David Frost 71b-71h-67—209 Jay Haas 68h-70b-71—209 Loren Roberts 71b-73h-65—209 Grant Waite 72b-68h-69—209 Mark Calcavecchia 72h-68b-70—210 Marco Dawson 69b-68h-73—210 Paul Goydos 69b-69h-72—210 Jeff Hart 71h-67b-72—210 Steve Lowery 71b-70h-69—210 Wes Short, Jr. 73b-68h-69—210 Joe Durant 74h-67b-70—211 John Inman 68b-72h-71—211 Blaine McCallister 66h-73b-72—211 Esteban Toledo 72b-69h-70—211 Stephen Ames 74h-69b-69—212 Mark Brooks 69b-73h-70—212 Olin Browne 72b-67h-73—212 Russ Cochran 70b-70h-72—212 Steve Elkington 74h-70b-68—212 Doug Garwood 71b-71h-70—212 Davis Love III 71h-67b-74—212 Chien Soon Lu 72b-72h-68—212 Gene Sauers 73b-68h-71—212 Jeff Sluman 69h-72b-71—212 Scott Dunlap 69h-73b-71—213 Dan Forsman 73h-70b-70—213 Bill Glasson 70h-72b-71—213 Mike Goodes 74h-69b-70—213 Mark O’Meara 73b-71h-69—213 Duffy Waldorf 73b-67h-73—213 Jose Coceres 69b-70h-75—214 Tom Kite 75h-69b-70—214 Steve Pate 70h-73b-71—214 Bob Gilder 69h-70b-76—215 Tom Lehman 70h-71b-74—215 Joey Sindelar 69h-72b-74—215 Rod Spittle 70h-70b-75—215

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BLACKHAWKS 5, OILERS 0 Chicago 1 2 2 — 5 Edmonton 0 0 0 — 0 First Period–1, Chicago, Bickell 2 (Leddy, Versteeg), 14:06. Penalties–Keith, Chi (tripping), 3:05; Mashinter, Chi, major (fighting), 7:12; Kessy, Edm, major (fighting), 7:12; Keith, Chi (roughing), 9:25.

Second Period–2, Chicago, Ross 2 (Keith), 18:34. 3, Chicago, Teravainen 1 (Clendening), 19:31. Penalties–Kessy, Edm (hooking), 8:31; Shaw, Chi (roughing), 9:45; Rundblad, Chi (hooking), 14:59.

Third Period–4, Chicago, Shaw 1 (Rundblad), 11:27. 5, Chicago, Versteeg 1 (Bickell), 13:50. Penalties–C.Hamilton, Edm (tripping), 9:20.

Shots on Goal–Chicago 9-7-6–22.

Edmonton 9-4-6–19.

Power-play opportunities–Chicago 0 of 3; Edmonton 0 of 5.

Goalies–Chicago, Darling 2-0-0 (19 shots-19 saves). Edmonton, Bachman 1-1-0 (22-17).

Transactions BASEBALL American League TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Claimed RHP Cory Burns off waivers from Tampa Bay. Selected the contract of 1B Matt Hague from Buffalo (IL).

National League MIAMI MARLINS — Signed manager Mike Redmond to a two-year contract extension through 2017.

COLLEGE KANSAS — Fired football coach Charlie Weis. Named Clint Bowen interim football coach.

MIAMI — Named Michael DeLucia assistant baseball coach.

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College football Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Florida St. (27) 4-0 1,416 1 2. Oregon (13) 4-0 1,405 2 3. Alabama (13) 4-0 1,387 3 4. Oklahoma (7) 4-0 1,357 4 5. Auburn 4-0 1,272 5 6. Texas A&M 5-0 1,206 6 7. Baylor 4-0 1,149 7 8. UCLA 4-0 975 11 9. Notre Dame 4-0 972 8 10. Michigan St. 3-1 944 9 11. Mississippi 4-0 906 10 12. Mississippi St. 4-0 848 14 13. Georgia 3-1 788 12 14. Stanford 3-1 643 16 15. LSU 4-1 636 17 16. Southern Cal 3-1 560 18 17. Wisconsin 3-1 502 19 18. BYU 4-0 450 20 19. Nebraska 5-0 445 21 20. Ohio St. 3-1 298 22 21. Oklahoma St. 3-1 246 24 22. East Carolina 3-1 237 23 23. Kansas St. 3-1 216 25 24. Missouri 4-1 145 NR 25. TCU 3-0 109 NR Others receiving votes: Arizona St. 97, South Carolina 61, Clemson 52, Arizona 43, Marshall 40, Georgia Tech 37, West Virginia 24, Arkansas 18, Maryland 5, Louisville 4, N. Dakota St. 3, Washington 2, NC State 1, Virginia 1.

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Saturday’s results Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 6, 10 innings Washington 5, Miami 1 San Francisco 3, San Diego 1 Atlanta 4, Philadelphia 2 Milwaukee 2, Chicago Cubs 1 N.Y. Mets 2, Houston 1 Arizona 5, St. Louis 2 L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 5, 12 innings Sunday’s results N.Y. Mets 8, Houston 3 Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 1 Atlanta 2, Philadelphia 1 Washington 1, Miami 0 Chicago Cubs 5, Milwaukee 2 San Francisco 9, San Diego 3 L.A. Dodgers 10, Colorado 5 St. Louis 1, Arizona 0

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME EQUITY ASSETBACKED SECURITIES 2004-2 TRUST, HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 PLAINTIFF , VS KELLY E THOMAS; RAYMOND E THOMAS; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 20 510 NORTH STREET PROPHETSTOWN, IL

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 16, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on November 6, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 15-32-426-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 510 NORTH STREET PROPHETSTOWN, IL Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE WITH CINDERBLOCK AND WHITE SIDING AND NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $34,908.35. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1400449 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I626589 September 22, 29 & October 6 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Jerry L. Pease; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14CH 00022 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 7/30/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 11/6/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

PIN 11-27-177-016 Improved with Single Family Home

Michael D. McClanahan; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00080 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 615 E. 3rd Street Rock Falls, IL 61071

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/4/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/6/14 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 20-11-17-300-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1222 Brooklyn Road West Brooklyn, IL 61378 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).

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.

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.

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.

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 151701(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 1413-22460.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS JACOB K. THOMPSON; DEFENDANTS

12 CH 145 805 6TH AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 14, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on November 6, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-02-31-279-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 805 6TH AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: TAN VINYL SIDING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $122,940.10.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1220396 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS LARRY MCMURRY; WARREN MCMURRY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOYCE G.MCMURRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DAN HAWKINS, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, JOYCE G. MCMURRY ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 218 1511 1ST AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 16, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on November 6, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-21-201-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1511 1ST AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $194,406.55. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1220773 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Jerry L. Pease; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

14CH 00022 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 7/30/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 11/6/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 5 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 50 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 1 IN EDGAR R. NIM'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 16.

PIN 11-27-177-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 615 E. 3rd Street Rock Falls, IL 61071 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-33438.

I627095 September 22, 29, October 6, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS LARRY MCMURRY; WARREN MCMURRY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOYCE G.MCMURRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DAN HAWKINS, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, JOYCE G. MCMURRY ; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 218 1511 1ST AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 16, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on November 6, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT TWO AND PART OF LOT THIRTEEN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TWO AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ON AN EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO, 16.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTEEN; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT THIRTEEN TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TWO; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT TWO TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN BLOCK THREE IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 1121-201-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1511 1ST AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: BROWN BRICK TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $194,406.55.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060.

Please refer to file #PA1220773 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I626577 September 22, 29 & October 6, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 2004-2 TRUST, HOME EQUITY ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 PLAINTIFF VS KELLY E THOMAS; RAYMOND E THOMAS; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 20 510 NORTH STREET PROPHETSTOWN, IL

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 16, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on November 6, 2014, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE WESTERLY 100 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A TRACT OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM A POINT WHERE THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION INTERSECTS THE CENTER LINE OF STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE 3 (NOW ROUTE 78) RUN WEST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER 327.92 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 47' MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE 85.5 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ON THE SAME COURSE 90 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE HIGHWAY; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY TO A POINT 94.8 FEET MEASURED SOUTHERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FROM THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TAX NO. 15-32-426-005 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 510 NORTH STREET PROPHETSTOWN, IL Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE WITH CINDERBLOCK AND WHITE SIDING AND NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $34,908.35. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1400449 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I626589 September 22, 29 & October 6 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael D. McClanahan; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00080 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/4/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/6/14 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: PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SECTION SEVENTEEN (17), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-EIGHT (38) NORTH, RANGE ONE (1) EAST OF THE THIRD (3RD) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SAID SECTION SEVENTEEN (17), SAID POINT BEING 807.20 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 580.80 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 750.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE, AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 580.80 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS AS MEASURED COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 750.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 20-11-17-300-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1222 Brooklyn Road West Brooklyn, IL 61378 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) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-22460.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS JACOB K. THOMPSON; DEFENDANTS

12 CH 145 805 6TH AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on July 14, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on November 6, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT NO. 12, LONG'S JEFFERSON PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 3, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 07-02-31-279-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 805 6TH AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: TAN VINYL SIDING ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $122,940.10.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1220396 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF PHILLIP LEKAS, Deceased.

No. 14 P 108 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of PHILLIP LEKAS. Letters of Office were issued on September 25, 2014 to George Lekas, 1513 Greencrest Drive Watertown, WI 53098, as Independent Administrator, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the ___29th__ day of _____March____, 2015, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

George Lekas, Independent Representative for the Estate John E. Miller MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY ILLINOIS Kimberly Coon, Petitioner, v.

Gage S. Coon, Respondent Case No. 2014 D 137 ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Notice is given to Gage S. Coon, the party to be served by publication, that a Petition for Dissolution has been filed by Kimberly Coon in the above named Court, and remains pending. A default judgment may be entered against the Respondent, Gage S. Coon, on or after the 6th day of October, 2014, if he has not appeared or answered the Petition prior to that date, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-206 and 207.

KIMBERLY COON, Petitioner Theron W. Burall 502 East 2nd Street Sterling, Illinois 61081 815-535-0711 September 15, 22, 29, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DIXON, ILLINOISLEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Quicken Loans, Inc., Plaintiff, vs.

Cheryl J. Murphy, et al.

No. 13 CH 87 Notice to Heirs and Legatees Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent(s), Cheryl J. Murphy, that on August 25, 2014, an order was entered by the Court, naming William P. Butcher, 2044 Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois 60430, Tel. No. (708) 799-0600, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent(s) under 735 ILCS 131209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 797 Riverside Drive, Dixon, IL 61021.

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Pinecrest Communit , a nonprofit co tinuing care retirement community, in the Rock River Valley, is seeking a Director of Social Services. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop an direct the overa operation of the facility’s Social Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis. This person manages the admission process and needs to be knowledgeable in the area of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (Master’s preferred) and must be licensed in the State of Illinois. Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a long term care facility or other related medical facility is required.

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GRAND DETOUR NEW TODAY BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT COTTAGE On 1 acre in a beautiful secluded area on the Rock River. Fully furnished 3BR, 1 ba. (new), 2 car garage. New roof on garage & house.

Will sell on contract with good credit, reasonable payment. down $145,000. No realtors please. Call Jim 815-441-5179.

ROCK FALLS 2BR home, 2BA, Lg. yard. $41,000 Call 815-626-8078

DIXON Weekend Rock Riverfront cabin near Dixon. Sleeps 4. Exc. cond. $95,500/priced under value.

Jim Burke 815-973-2043.

GRAND DETOUR 3 BR,1BA updated 2 story home, double corner lot, large garage/ barn. $118,000.

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Dixon Dells 2BR Basement Apt., stove, refrig, garage w/ opener, basic cable, garbage p/u furnished, no pets, Ref. & lease, $475/mo. + $475 dep. 815-652-2042

Efficiency, $370/ No pets. mo.

Close to down town and good location. Call 815632-9602

Newly remodeled 3BR, garage. Great neighborhood. $650/mo. 815-4415825.

Pretty 2 BR, 2 car garage, new dishwasher & more, $550/mo. 815-8787399 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

Nice 2BR garage & fireplace, garbage & water incl. No pets. $575 + dep.

815-973-5886 Spacious 2BR, w/ car port, laundry room avail. $500.mo+$500 Dep. 815-716-1888

POLO 1BR upstairs, applcs. furnished & garage. Ref. & dep.

Required. No Pets. $375/mo. Call 815946-3191 Seeking tenant for this quiet duplex w/2 BR's, 1 1/2 bath, & 2 car garage. W/D, refrig., gas stove included. Nice hardwood floors. 1 cat ok.

1yr lease, $600/mo., $600 sec. dep. plus utilities. 815-677-3981

ROCK FALLS 2BR all utilities included, no pets, $600/mo. + $500 dep. 815-718-0956 Clean 1BR applcs.

No pets. $400/mo. +dep.

815-6264681 Large 2 BR townhouse, $485/mo., lease & dep. req.

H&H Rental Properties LLC 815-625-7995 Nice clean 2-BR applcs. No pets. $500/mo. + dep.

815-626-4681 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

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Just remodeled 1 & 2 BR, clean, lots of new $ 425 & $495. Available Oct 1. No pets. Dep & ref required. 630653-9192

STERLING Nice, 2-3BR lower, 304 W. 7th St. $475+dep. No Pets 815-626-8647

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

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DIXON 1BR Basement 1008 N. Apt., Dixon, w/ attached garage, stove, refrig, all utilities incl. except cable, no pets, ref., lease, $450/mo. + $450 dep. 815-652-2042 1BR upper, very spacious. Heat & water paid. $425/ mo. & ref. No pets.

815-284-1263 2BR Attractive clean, quiet. No smoking or pets.

Must see! $475 + dep. 815-652-3365 2BR upper, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-652-2042.

2BR, Non smoking, no pets. All appliances $500/mo. + $500 dep. 815501-8537.

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1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 1 or 2BR, $360 & up. 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

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NEW TODAY Lg. 1BR (lower).

No pets. City sewer & garbage, water W/D, stove and refrig. furnished, A/C, garage. 1st mo. Rent $485, last mo. $485 & $200 dep. 815-626-4951 LG. 1BR apt. $450/ mo + dep.

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Near CGH 1BR, garage, A/C, applcs., 1 floor, N/S, $450/mo. 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

2 Apartments for rent in Woosung!!

2 BR/1BA $500 3 BR/1 BA $600 Both units: Newly Remodeled & New appliances 310-750-5663

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DIXON 4 bed house in Dixon, 2 bath, laundry room, fenced yard, 2 car garage, $900/mo.

Call 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com Beautiful 3-4BR, hardwood floors, $600/mo. inc. water. 815-288-6362 Brick Bungalow 2BR w/ convertible den/BR, 1BA, all 2 car applcs, garage, Lg. fenced backyard, no pets, no smoking. $650/ mo. + dep. & lease.

815-973-2105.

Nice 3BR, 2BA Cape Cod, C/A. $900/ mo. + dep.

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OREGON Sm. 2BR, No pets, no garage, all yard work and water, garbage sewer, provided. Ref. Req. $550 + $550 dep.

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POLO 2BR home. Applifurnished. ances Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

PROPHETSTOWN 2BR, 1 bath with access, elevator garage and laundry. $600 a month.

Kophamer & Blean 815-772Realty 2728.

Small 2-3 BR 815-632-9036.

ROCK FALLS 2 BR Houses for rent in Rock Falls starting at $545 Call 815-622-2725 snlrentals.com 4BR, big yard Why Rent?™ 1005 8th Ave. $650/ mo. 815-878-7399

STERLING 2BR, 1.75 BA, $600/mo. + dep.

815-441-0901.

3BR Ranch, 2 ba, 2 car garage, C/A, no pets, Milledgeville District, School $700/mo. Dep. & ref. required., 815225-5053 903 E. 5th St., Sterling. 2-3BR Duplex $500/mo. $500/de.

Pets negotiable.

815-677-8718.

Cute 2BR remodeled $475/ mo. + dep.815-713-4793.

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Store front for office or other business, downtown Sterling. $575/mo.

773-319-0059.

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815-772-8943

Full Time Employment Construction Workers Paid Vacation and Holidays, retirement benefits, top pay for individuals who are experienced in concrete, roofing, and framing.

A CDL is a plus.

Email your resume to: ororke1@ororke construction.com or apply in person 8-11am: 104 Maple Ct. Rochelle, IL.

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Farm Help FT or PT $18/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S.

September 30th 6PM Storage Locker Sale.

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Full Time Office Must have knowledge in AP/AR, Quickbooks, Excel, Spreadsheets, Purchasing & must be able to multi-task.

Serious inquiries ONLY! Please send replies to Box #:1249 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Gordon Trucking, Inc. Solo & Team Positions CDL-A Driving Jobs for: OTR*Regional Dedicated*Home Weekend Opportunities*Big Sign-on Bonus & Pay! No Northeast. EOE Call 7 days/wk!

888-653-3304 GordonTrucking.com Hiring a Pool and Technician.

Spa Experience a plus but not required, will train. Salary based on experiA valid ence. drivers license a must. Apply in person at Poolside Pools and Spas, 1702 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL 61081. Questions call 815-626-6120 Like to travel?

Looking for experienced CDL Charter bus drivers. Call Scenic Stage to apply.

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COOK WANTED, must have certification. Please apply in person at: Liberty Court Assisted Living 124 Liberty Court Dixon, IL

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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 ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Sun. 21 9am-7pm Mon. 22-Sat. 27 9am-7am 27921 Larson St. Rain or shine, boat, sleds triton trailer, apparel, mower, box truck trailer, many items under $1. Items added daily.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Tues., Wed., Thursday 9-4 3802 Hickory Hills (N. on Rt. 40 to Science Ridge Rd, turn W. to 3802 Hickory Hills Rd.) Huge Sale!

Windows, doors, elect. & plumbing parts, gas air compressor, tools, Christmas, crafts, stands,...lots more too much to list!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

APPLIANCES

710

Gas stove, white, exc. cond. $65.

815-590-6297 Maytag Electric dryer. Works great. $50 815-456-2175 White Freezer top. $75 815-718-3990

BUILDING SUPPLIES

720

Brand new. 18-2 panel doors. Solid core, primed white pre-hung. and $5800. Call 815499-7779 for details.

FURNITURE

755

Bedroom Set, 5 piece Queen size $700/obo 815-6250917 Living room set, dining complete set, office desk & chairs, love seat, recliner & much more. Call to view 815-732-9792 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

MEDICAL SUPPLIES/ MISC Acorn Stairlifts.

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Blue Russian/ kittens, Siamese gray or gray with ghost stripes. $50 each.

Call 815994-0921 Free to good INDOOR HOME: 1 spayed, declawed calico cat/a kitten Call 815-499-9923.

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Benefits include, but are not limited to: 401K • Health Insurance • Earned Vacation Time 9 Double-Time Holidays Set Schedules • Paid Activities • Free meals If you are an enthusiastic, caring individual with a H.S. Diploma or GED and valid D.L., for more information please stop in to fill out an application anytime at

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WANT TO BUY 795

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Girls sz. 3 lined boots, Fur lined. $3. 815-772-3865

779

2012 John Deere, mower Riding X310, w/ warranty 42' mower deck, like new. Used 2 hrs. $3,000. Call 815-440-3819

LAWN & GARDEN

781

Ag Fab Chipper shredder vac, 8 hp, exc. shape, $650 815-622-0087

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

Gold Gym Elliptical, digital screen.

Exc. cond. $65.

815-590-6297.

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.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

Router & stand table belt $50, sander $60, table scroll saw $45, Jig Saw and Rotary power tool $10 ea.

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 50 Western Books many Loui's LaMour and others. $20 815-772-3224 Bear Whitetail compound bow w/ many accessories. $95 815-857-3739 Cedar boards FREE, assorted 1x4- 2' to 6' long.

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Invacare Pronto M51 electric scooter, new batteries, $500/obo 815-9739978 Moen chrome sink faucet, little used, $100; child's rocking chair, 16” spindle back, $25; child's 3-wheeled scooter, $15; outdoor basketball hoop, adjusts 4' to 8', $20. Call 815625-6284 Patio mat, brown tones, 8x9, $15 815-441-2729 Professional Miller 200 MIG Welder, wire control feed, on rolling cart, extra roll of wire, extension cord, auto dark helmet, clamps & gloves $1800/obo 815-440-2130 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Twin, full, queen, king beds. Qu. BR set, dryer, recliner, sofa, upright chest, dbl. rec sofa washer. 815-718-4385

HAY & STRAW

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178 sm. bales of 3rd cut alfalfa, no rain.

250 sm. bales of 4th cut, no rain.

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HORSES & SUPPLIES

835

For Sale: Purebred Arab Bay Mare, broke. Also purebred black weinling Arab colt. Ready to wean Nov., 2014 Call 815-772-4223

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

Black Angus breeding bull for sale, 3yrs old.

815-535-1014

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

1956 360 International tractor, w/ loader good tires and metal. $3,500 OBO. Call 815535-0495 Grain Vac, super chrome/vac, 510 STD. Stored inside. $4,500 815-4999598

CLASSIC CARS

904

1949 Buick Roadmaster 4 Dr. Ready to paint, good mechanics.

Extra parts car included $5500 obo 815284-3507 1950 Chevy 4 dr., $10,500/obo 815625-4364. See at Woodside 28649 Drive, Rock Falls.

AUTOMOBILES

905

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1994 Lexus 400, roof, AC, sun chrome wheels, sharp car, $3000 obo 815-973-9978 1999 Chevy Prizm Sedan 4dr., new ignition, front tires, brakes, & wheel bearing replaced.

815-303$1500 5244 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, 137K. Well maintained.

Asking $5800. Can be seen at Dixon Subway, 206 W. Everette, Dixon, IL 2009 Toyota Camry LE, power windows locks & seat, CD, 4cyl. Auto.

90K, $9,800 815973-4255

AUTOMOBILES

905

2014 Toyota Camry SE. Excellent condition. Asking 21,000. 815440-3594 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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S.U.V.S

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2000 Ford Explorer Edition Limited w/Eddie Bauer pkg., leather, V8, AWD, sun roof, white pearl, $3500 obo 815-537-5222 2005 Yukon Denali XL, loaded, very clean, new brakes & rotors, $12,000 815-298-2046

TRUCKS 1999 Dodge quad cab 125k. mi., transmission, ator, battery. great. $4,400 772-2246

910 1500 4X4. new radiRuns 815-

2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 4x4 loaded, well maintained.

180k. mi. $6,000 815-761-0929

4X4S

912

94' Dodge Ram 2500, single cab, full box, 5.9 motor, runs good, everything works 119K, trans. weak, $1500 815-440-8388 Need to sell ASAP!

PARTS & ACC.

925

Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Fiberglass - blackTonneau $350.

815-566-9852 Rebuilt 4.3 liter V6 2 sets of heads, $500; 8' truck camper $300; dk.

Blue 6' fiberglass tonneau, $100 (all obo) 815-590-3069

MOTORCYCLES

935

2003 Harley Softail Davidson Standard, 23K mi., custom paint & custom wheels, w/ extras, $7900. Call 815-631-0709 2006 Harley Ultra Tour Glide, new brakes, battery, back tire. 24K mi. $13,000/obo. 815625-7024.

MOTORCYCLES

935

2007 HD Electra Glide, 6 speed 103 Motor, white, 37k. mi., new radio, reduced to $8,900.

Call 815-440-0145 Brand New Harley Davidson 883 Low for Sale. 6 mi. on Harley. List price $9,000 will sell for $7,000. Rick 815535-9106.

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945

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NEW TODAY 1988 Terry Travel Trailer, 29', good cond., $2800 815625-6070 1996 Camplite pop-up w/ 3rd slide out, sleeps 6, good cond., w/ awning $2500 815-6266954 2004 Trail-Lite 30' trailer. New awning & battery, slide out dining area, queen bedroom.

Many extras. $9,900. Call 815-734-6992 2006 Cargo Mate 20' V nose w/load gate and side door. $4100.

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