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STERLING | RIVERFRONT ECOTOURISM PROJECT

From brownfield to green space

One year later, project starting to take shape

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

STERLING – It’s been nearly a year since bids were put out for work on the city’s riverfront ecotourism project, and the transformation of a blighted indus-

trial property is becoming evident.

Project Manager Jens Jensen, owner of Jensen Ecology, recapped the progress at Monday’s council meeting. After working at a frenetic pace the past few weeks, the project is on pause.

Most of the work has been done on the east side of the Northwestern Steel

& Wire Co. site, because ComEd is still doing remediation work on the west side.

“We haven’t been able to access the west side yet, and ComEd says it probably won’t be available to us until early December,” Jensen said.

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We were hurrying to stay on the grant schedule, but now the grants are on hold anyway, so things have slowed down a bit.

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Scott Shumard, Sterling city manager

DIXON | CRUNDWELL ASSETS

It’s deer, harvest, fire season And they’re off!

Auction opens this morning

It ends Nov. 3, and another will take place later this year

BY BRENDEN WEST bwest@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @BWest_SVM

DIXON – The latest Rita Crundwell auction is ready to go live.

Beginning at 8 this morning, 290 lots of Crundwell’s belongings will be up for sale at txauction.com. Minimum bids are posted, ranging from $10 to $1,750.

It ends Nov. 3, between 10 a.m. and 2:49 p.m., depending on the item, and last-minute extensions will be made.

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A cloud of smoke drifts across neighboring farmland Monday afternoon after a fire broke out in the fluff pile – a pile of shredded car seats and the like – at Cimco Recycling, 13509 Galt Road in Sterling. The fire started around 4:20 p.m., and Sterling and Rock Falls firefighters were curling up the hoses and had everything under control by 7 p.m. Chief Gary Cook said the cause is thought to be a mechanical failure on the conveyor system. Workers had tried to put out the fire on one of the conveyors, but it ignited the nearby pile of residue. The blaze spread to the interior of the building, but firefighters were able to quickly put it out.

Weather, rut, farm equipment combine for perfect storm

BY SHAW MEDIA AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Farmers, fires and four-footed fiends in a fever: The fall can be a dicey time for drivers, safety-wise.

Not only is it harvest time, meaning time to keep a patient eye out for slow-moving, widebodied farm equipment on the roads, but now through the end of December also is deer-rutting season, a time of year when the number of hot-to-trot whitetails colliding with vehicles spikes.

And, while it may be a wee bit too soon to add trick-or-treaters to the list of road hazards, there is yet another fall safety concern: field and other fire danger.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Monday morning for all of northern Illinois because of strong winds, dry conditions, and low humidity.

According to the NWS website: “A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior.”

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DIXON | LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Day care to buy shuttered school Open Sesame’s bid of $501 was the only one placed

• Tips for avoiding deer, and on what to do if you hit one • Pointers for safe driving while sharing the road with combines

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BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84

DIXON – Open Sesame Children’s Learning Center is poised to buy Lincoln Elementary School for $501, to permanently house its after-school and summer programs.

The Dixon School Board will vote Wednesday to approve the sale.

The school was closed after the 2013-14 school year to save money. Open Sesame, which already leased space in the building, approached the district about buying it.

In September, the school board voted to sell it for a minimum of $500.

Open Sesame was the only bidder.

“When the board decided to put the school up for sale, we knew what we had to do,” said Darla Foulker, co-president of the Open Sesame board of directors.

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Dick Little of Oregon takes a walk along the path near Oregon West Park on a breezy Monday afternoon. “At least I’ve got a good tail wind,” Little said, laughing, after taking a short break on his journey. The next couple of days will be stroll-friendly – most of the time.

Highs are predicted in the upper-70s for today and Wednesday, but some showers could be in the mix. See the 5-day forecast on A3.

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Next meeting The Dixon School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday at Madison Elementary School, 618 Division St. Go to www.DixonSchools.org or call the district office at 815-284-7722 for an agenda or more information.

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Corrections Charles Powell of Sterling caught a 51.5-inchlong muskie on Sept. 27.

The length was incorrect in a caption in the Oct. 12 SV Weekend edition.

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Crews clean up the rubble of the old Sterling Standard building Monday afternoon at 13 E. Fourth St. in Sterling. The property was acquired by the city through abandonment proceedings and turned over to Sterling Today on Sept. 8. The nonprofit hoped to bring down the eyesore by Dec. 1. Gravel will be put over the site for the winter, and it will be paved in the spring. The city plans to utilize the open space to help spur more outdoor activities in that part of the downtown.

The building was full of history, having been home to newspapers, banks, and bars. But, unfortunately, it was also full of asbestos, making it cost-prohibitive for investors to restore it.

Marty A. Cooper, 50, of Sterling; 2 a.m. Sunday at Fourth Avenue and East Ninth Street; Whiteside County warrant for obstructing a court order; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Isaac Z. Castillo, 20, of Sterling; 7:56 p.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Broadway; violation of sex offender registration – failure to register; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Savannah M. Rosenbaum, 32, of Sterling; 8:43 p.m. Sunday at Seventh Avenue and East 15th Street; no insurance; released with promise to comply.

Roger Willstead, 49, of Manlius; 9:42 p.m. Sunday at 17th Avenue and East Third Street; expired registration; released with promise to comply.

NIU | CRIME

False reports hurting image And making it harder for police to do their job, chief says

BY BRETT ROWLAND Shaw Media browland@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – A rash of false robbery reports in recent months have wasted police time and unnecessarily raised safety concerns in DeKalb near Northern Illinois University’s campus.

At least three robberies have been falsely reported since late August, according to DeKalb Police. Two resulted in safety bulletins being sent to university students and employees.

“It creates a perception that our community isn’t safe, and that the problem is greater than what actually exists,” NIU Police Chief Tom Phillips said. “False reporting impairs safety, because it ties up resources.”

It’s also a crime. Two NIU students have been

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It creates a perception that our community isn’t safe, and that the problem is greater than what actually exists. False reporting impairs safety, because it ties up resources.

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Tom Phillips, NIU police chief

charged with filing a false police report since the school year started.

Andrew J. Wood, 19, of the 1200 block of Grant Drive North, DeKalb, was charged in September with a Class A misdemeanor in connection with an Aug. 28 robbery report. Wood initially told police that three male suspects grabbed him, threw him down as he was walking on the sidewalk in the 800 block of Spiros Court and took his wallet – containing $40 in cash – and his phone before running off.

Rock Falls Police Sam G. Morris Jr., 48, of Sterling; 2:02 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of Second Avenue; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident; given notice to appear in court.

Patricia L. Vandrew, 47, of Rock Falls; 12:12 p.m.

Saturday at U.S. Route 30 and Seventh Avenue; expired registration; given notice to appear in court.

Timothy E. Streenz, 38, of Rock Falls; 8:02 p.m.

Friday at U.S. Route 30 and 12th Avenue; expired registration, driving while license revoked; given notice to appear in court.

More recently, Sean D. Jaworski, of the 400 block of Stadium Drive West, DeKalb, was charged with attempted disorderly conduct after reporting a Sept. 24 robbery that police say didn’t happen.

A third false report came from a girl who told police she was robbed Oct. 12 in the 900 block of Greenbrier Road.

Despite the recent rash of false robbery reports, false reporting is relatively uncommon, DeKalb Deputy Chief John Petragallo said.

Dixon Police Lucas W. Ackerman, 34, of Dixon; 8:21 p.m.

Friday in the 600 block of Depot Avenue; three counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting or obstructing a peace officer; taken to Lee County Jail.

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at 86 W. Hawley St.; disorderly conduct; taken to Lee County Jail, posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Mount Morris Police Tobias M. Whetsel, 34, of Mount Morris; Sept. 11; Lee County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Daniel L. Rosenbalm, 37, of Mount Morris; Sept.

12; operation of uninsured motor vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Tina M. Harvell, 48, of Mount Morris; Lee County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Kimberly J. Young, 50, of Leaf River; Sept. 17; suspended, revoked driver’s license, driving under the influence of alcohol; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Blake D. Hamilton, 36, of Chicago; Sept. 19; no valid registration; given citation.

Maria O. Hayley, 67, of Chicago; Sept. 19; speeding; given citation.

Tiffany G. Hippman, 25, of Rockford; Sept. 19; speeding; given citation.

Maurice S. Howard, 45, of Madison, Wisconsin; Sept. 21; speeding; given citation.

Michael A. Cherney, 25, of Belvidere; Sept. 29; speeding; given citation.

Allan G. Vannatta, 57, of Glen Ellyn; Sept. 29; traffic sign violation; given citation.

Ryan J. Rosenbalm, 25, of Mount Morris; Oct. 3; illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor; given citation.

Jessica P. Lewis, 28, of Mount Morris; Oct. 4; talking on cellphone while driving; given citation.

Alexandra R. Peters, 23, of Mount Morris; Oct. 6; speeding; given citation.

Heather L. Loso, 22, of Mount Morris; Oct. 9; traffic sign violation; given citation.

Lee County Sheriff Ronald W. Thiele, 54, of

Polo; 2:47 a.m. Sunday; driving under the influence of alcohol; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Francisco A. Rubio, 32, of Dixon; 7:54 a.m. Saturday; operating motor vehicle without insurance, driving while license suspended; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Steven M. Rozakis, 33, of Oregon; Sunday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Michael P. Remhof, 62, of Leaf River; 4:42 p.m.

Sunday on Main Street; violation of bond conditions; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Michael Brandt, 45, of Rochelle; Saturday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Cassandra Thompson, 19, of South Beloit; 7:58 p.m. Saturday near Mud Creek and Hill roads; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Andolino Mendez, 20, of Chana; 6:05 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of South Daysville Road; driving while license suspended, speeding; given citation, taken to Ogle County Jail, and held in lieu of bond.

Thomas E. Vargovich, 22, of Sycamore; 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 6000 block of state Route 251 North; possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding; given citation, taken to Ogle County Jail, and given notice to appear in court.

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DIXON | GALENA AVENUE BRIDGE

Painting project put on hold Railings found to be too rusty to touch up

BY BRENDEN WEST bwest@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529 @BWest_SVM

DIXON – After months of debate, the Galena Avenue Bridge railpainting project came to a screeching halt at Monday night’s meeting.

In early August, issues arose over a contractor whose bid appeared “too good to be true.”

Now a literal hole has been poked in the plan.

Public Works Director Tim Ridder said the railings are so rusted over that a city official was able to poke a hole in one with a screwdriver. Ridder said the railings have been rusting from the inside out for years.

“Those railings will not handle the sand-blasting,” Ridder said at Monday’s meeting, where he was sworn in. “They will turn into Swiss cheese, and we’ll have a major problem.”

Since the project will need to be scrapped, Ridder said the city will

have to settle with BP&T Co. – the Mount Vernonbased contractors hired to do Tim Ridder, the work. Public Works director M e a n while, Public Works officials will have to reassess the project to get a more firm cost estimate.

The council first started talking about the paint job in July and awarded the bid to BP&T in August.

“Why is it now being found that it’s this bad?”

Bishop said. “I’m not the paint guy, I’m not the rust guy, but somebody was.”

Mayor Li Arellano Jr. and Councilman Mitch Tucker said there would have been no way to know how bad the rust was, since it occurred from the inside out.

The council wanted to hire a Public Works director was to unify infrastructure projects like this one. Ridder said he plans to do much of the bridge railing project work in house, to try to save money.

He also said the rail-

ings need annual maintenance, something that was missing and perhaps led to the rust issue.

“If we can stay ahead of this problem, it should just become an annual maintenance problem,” Ridder said.

“By just taking a step back and taking a different look, I think we can fix this.”

Ridder hopes to have updated, cleaner railings in place by spring.

Although this will set the city back time (the project was to be completed this year) and money (through a settlement with BP&T and a more costly railing revision), council members were relieved the issue was caught before any major work had started.

“Obviously, we have another set of eyes with us,” Bishop said, regarding Ridder, “which is a good thing.”

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During Monday’s meeting, Mayor Li Arellano Jr. said the council will hold two rounds of interviews – one Thursday and another Friday. The interviews will be held during executive session and will take place at KSB Hospital Town Square Centre.

Names of the candidates are being withheld. However, Interim City Manager David Nord said he is scheduled to interview for the job Thursday.

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The day care has about 120 students in its K-4 after-school and summer program at Lincoln, 501 S. Lincoln Ave., and 150 more in its preschool program at the learning center, 1101 Middle Road, making it the biggest day care in the area, officials say. They range in age from 6 weeks to 12 years.

“Without that school, we would not be able to continue running those programs,” Foulker said.

“At this point, we will just keep those programs at the school and we will keep the learning center intact.”

Because it had outgrown the learning center, Open Sesame considered moving all of its operations into two floors at Lincoln, but to do so would require the installation of a fire sprinkler system, which would cost more than $200,000.

So the nonprofit day care, which now rents space only on the first floor of Lincoln school, will continue to use the first floor only.

“That is not an issue at this point,” Foulker said.

Open Sesame officials also worried about where the money would come from: At one point in April, they put plans to buy the school on hold while waiting to learn

more about the state budget and potential Department of Human Services cuts.

They have since decided to act.

“State funding is always a concern, but so is putting 120 kids on the street,” Foulker said.

“These kids need something to do and somewhere to go after school and over the summer, and these programs provides that to them.”

In the resolution approved by the School Board in September, needed to sell the building, Dixon officials said Lincoln is unnecessary, unsuitable, and inconvenient for the uses of the district.

“Part of the resolution is to ensure that whoever is interested in bidding keeps it as a facility that will provide services and programming to students,” Superintendent Margo Empen said then.

“We would be happy if Open Sesame ends up getting it.”

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Anita K. Elgin TAMPICO – Anita K. Elgin, 61, of Tampico, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Anita was born Jan. 24, 1954, in Princeton the daughter of Lester and Alice (Saathoff) Peach. She married Ron Elgin on Dec. 8, 1979. Anita currently was employed at the Sterling Public Library, where she was the head children’s librarian. She worked there for 40 years, and was known affectionately as “Miss Anita.” She started the Sterling Storytelling Festival, was active in the Red Cross and Royal Neighbors, and was on the Park and Rec Board in Tampico. She was a huge advocate of baseball and softball in Tampico, and was known as “Softball Mom.” She loved books, and was an avid Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals fan. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Tampico.

Survivors include her husband, Ron of Tampico; three daughters,

Erin (Luke) Shank of Sterling, Jamie Mosher of Rock Falls, and Wendi (Karley) Ketchum of Tampico; two sisters, Leann (Dean) Bill of Sheffield and Audry (Duane) Riedell of Davenport, Iowa; one brother, Roger Peach of Spring Valley; seven grandchildren, Emily, Ashley, Rozlyn, Eliott, Kain, Kit, and Macaia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother- and fatherin-law, Vernon and Bernadine Elgin; and her sister-in-law, Janice Sorrentino.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Don Johnston, chaplain of Beacon of Hope Hospice, officiating.

Burial will be at Tampico Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitations: Michael J. Filippi of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Marilyn S. Noord of Atkinson, 4-7 p.m. at Vandemore Funeral Homes in Atkinson.

Today’s funerals: Peggy Karash of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton.

Wednesday visitations: Michael J. Filippi of Rock Falls, 9:30-10:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Beverly A. Pizarro of Rock Falls, 11 a.m.-noon at Schilling Funeral Home and Cremation in Sterling.

Anita K. Elgin of Tampico, 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

James E. O’Brien of Dixon, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Roy A. Atherton of Walnut, 5-7 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Edward L. Dittmar of Milledgeville, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

Wednesday funerals: Michael J. Filippi of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Marilyn S. Noord of Atkinson, 10:30 a.m. at Zion

Patricia Burks STERLING – Patricia Burks, 79, of Sterling, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

Beverly A. Pizarro ROCK FALLS – Beverly A. Pizarro, 76, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.

She was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Dixon, the daughter of George Sr. and Emma (Ankeny) Pitzer. She married Henry Pizarro on Jan. 11, 1959, in Dixon.

He preceded her in death May 17, 1992. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Rock Falls.

Survivors include two daughters, LuAnn (Ruben) Garza of East Peoria and Kathy Pizarro of Sterling; one sister, Dorothy Rex of Eldena; and three grandchildren.

United Methodist Church in Hooppole.

Beverly A. Pizarro of Rock Falls, noon at Schilling Funeral Home and Cremation in Sterling.

Thursday funerals: Anita K. Elgin of Tampico, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

James E. O’Brien of Dixon, 10 a.m. prayer service at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon followed by a 10:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Edward L. Dittmar of Milledgeville, 10 a.m. at Milledgeville First United Methodist Church.

Roy A. Atherton of Walnut, 11 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Friday visitations: Clinton G. Himes Sr. of Franklin Grove, formerly of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. memorial visitation at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Marjorie Lindsay of Morrison, 10-11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals: Clinton G. Himes Sr. of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. memorial service at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Marjorie Lindsay of Morrison, 11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

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She also was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, George, Raymond, and Charles Pitzer.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday and the funeral at noon Wednesday at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling, with the Rev. Tommy McMurtry of Liberty Baptist Church in Rock Falls officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

HOUSTON – Leandro Canas, 85, of Houston, formerly of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at his home.

McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

James ‘Jim’ Keller POLO – James “Jim” Keller, 78, of Polo, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Polo Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Phyllis J. Sitter DIXON – Phyllis J. Sitter, 94, of Dixon, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at Amber Ridge Memory Care in Moline.

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home in Rock Island is handling arrangements.

Douglas B. Tretteen ROCK FALLS – Douglas B. Tretteen, 55, of Rock Falls, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls handled arrangements.

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Winds were gusting up to 40 mph Monday afternoon as temperatures rose into the low 70s, and the relative humidity was in the high 30s.

Little rain has fallen in Illinois the past few weeks, and parts of the state are considered abnormally dry. Forecasters said higher humidity and weaker winds should ease fire danger starting today.

An Oregon resident found out how great the danger is Sunday afternoon when she was burning leaves near a picked cornfield next to the Century Hills Subdivision at the west edge of town, Assistant Fire Chief Randy Travis said Monday.

The fire quickly spread, and burned 2 acres before firefighters got it out, he said.

Several field fires occurred in the past week because of similar weather conditions.

Firefighters from three counties battled a wind-

THE DISH ON DEER SAFETY Tips for avoiding collisions with deer:

• Reduce your speed near water, farm fields, and wooded areas; be prepared to stop.

• Deer will often cross roads and double back; make sure deer have moved away from the road before proceeding.

• If you see one deer, be aware that others might be close behind.

• Alert other motorists to the presence of deer by tapping your brakes.

• Don’t swerve into traffic or off the road if you see a deer; instead, slow to a stop.

Things to remember if you are involved in a motor vehicle crash with a deer:

• Pull to a safe location off the roadway.

• Be sure to turn on your emergency flashers.

• If anyone is injured or the vehicle needs to be towed, a police officer will need to respond to the scene to complete a crash report.

• If there are no injuries and the vehicle can be driven from the scene, it is likely that you can phone in the information and a crash report can be completed.

• If you are phoning in the information for the crash report, be sure you have the following information available: time of crash, location of crash, vehicle registration information, insurance information, and names and phone numbers of any passengers in the vehicle with you at the time of crash.

Source: Illinois Department of Transportation

driven field fire Oct. 12 that burned more than 100 acres near Stillman Valley. That fire was thought to be caused by equipment being used in the field to install utility poles.

As for the deer danger, the latest statistics show that motor vehicle crashes involving deer increased slightly in Illinois last year: 15,356

crashes in 2014, compared to 15,334 crashes in 2013, the Illinois Department of Transportation reported.

There were 14,847 crashes that resulted in property damage only in 2014, compared to 14,811 in 2013.

Despite the increases, there were fewer fatalities resulting from crashes involving deer: four

WALNUT – Roy A. Atherton, 93, of Walnut, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Walnut.

Roy was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Walnut, the son of Roy and Iva (Whitver) Atherton. He served in the Army Air Corps as a first lieutenant during World War II. He served as a navigator in a B-17 of the 8th Air Force and flew out of England. Roy returned home, and graduated from Monmouth College. He was united in marriage to Jeanne Andersen on Feb. 6, 1949, in Walnut.

He owned and operated Atherton Grain Co. in Walnut during his lifetime. Roy was past Walnut Rotary president and past board member of the Illinois Grain and Feed Association. He served on the Walnut Grade School Board, Citizen’s Bank Board, Walnut Development, and Walnut Manor Board during his lifetime. Roy was very involved in the Walnut Veterans Memorial, and was a 70-year member of Walnut American Legion Post 179.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Atherton of

Walnut; one son, Bruce (Patti) Atherton of Walnut; one daughter, Shari (Joe) Sterrenberg of Chatsworth; four grandchildren, Ryan Atherton, Jaime (Jerry) Swift, Lucus (Amanda) Atherton, and Casey Sterrenberg; seven great-grandchildren, Andrew Atherton, Harrison Hitzler, Landry Hitzler, Karlee Atherton, Hailey Atherton, Hannah Atherton, and Madison Atherton; one sister, Anita (Tom) Godwin of Exira, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter-inlaw, Margaret Atherton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. The funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Harkness, pastor of Walnut United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery.

Memorials have been established to Heritage Manor in Walnut and Walnut United Methodist Church.

Visit garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Clinton G. Himes Sr. F R A N K L I N GROVE – Clinton G. Himes Sr., 88, of Franklin Grove, formerly of Dixon, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Grove. He worked at Rockwell in Rockford until his retirement.

He was born April 16, 1927, in Oregon, the son of Ira and Ruth (Long) Himes. He married Carol J. Potter on Feb. 1, 1983.

She preceded him in death March 7, 2002. He served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his stepchildren, Patricia (Harold) Lempke of Dixon, Fern E. (Daniel Sr.) Nuttall of Nel-

son, Raymond Reidl and Edmond Reidl, both of Dixon, and Gail Krebs of Eldena; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Bill Himes and Clinton Himes Jr. A memorial visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday and a memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon. Military graveside honors will be accorded by the combined Dixon veterans organizations at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Visit chapelhilldixon. com to send condolences.

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in 2014, down from six in 2013. The number of injuries in motor vehicle crashes involving deer also declined, from 617 in 2013 to 570 in 2014.

On average, nearly half of all crashes involving deer in Illinois happen in October, November, and December, and about 80 percent happen on rural roads at twilight or nighttime, IDOT says.

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Sharing the road Tips for drivers during harvest season: • Above all, slow down and be patient.

• Reduce speed when encountering farm equipment on public roads. Flashing amber lights mean “caution.”

• Slow down when you see the slow-moving vehicle emblem – the orange and red reflective triangle warns you that the tractor or combine travels at a slow rate of speed.

• Keep a safe distance from the farm equipment so the farmer can see you. If you can’t see his mirrors, he can’t see you.

• Pass wide, large farm equipment only if you know conditions are safe and you are sure the farmer will not be taking a left-hand turn. Be cautious when pulling back in.

• It is illegal to pass in a no passing lane within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing or bridge.

• Be prepared to yield to wide equipment.

• Always wear a safety belt and follow the road’s speed limit.

• Watch for the farmer’s indication of a turn. Newer equipment has one or more amber lights flashing rapidly to indicate a turn. Older equipment is typically not equipped with turn signals so watch for the farmer’s hand signals.

Source: Illinois Farm Bureau

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Q&A | HUSH-MONEY CASE

Questions remain on Hastert’s future CHICAGO (AP) – A plea agreement in Dennis Hastert’s hush-money case is expected to be handed over to the judge any day now. Among the biggest outstanding questions is: Will the 73-year-old former House speaker do time behind bars?

The Illinois Republican faces one count of breaking banking laws and one of lying to the FBI in an alleged scheme to pay $3.5 million to hide claims of past misconduct. The Associated Press and other media, citing anonymous sources, have reported that the payments were meant to conceal claims of sexual

misconduct decades ago.

A look at the case and what could happen next: Q: Where does the case stand right now?

A: Hastert’s lawyers told a federal judge last week that they expected to submit a plea agreement as early as Monday. A plea would avert a trial and help ensure any embarrassing secrets about Hastert’s past are not made public.

The full text of any plea would not be released until the day Hastert changes his plea, which is currently scheduled for Oct. 28. That’s standard procedure, in part because the terms of a deal can be altered at the

last minute. Hastert also has the right to change his mind until the moment Dennis he enters the Hastert plea in front of a judge.

Q: What is the most likely sentence?

A: Each count carries up to 5 years in prison.

That means talks on an appropriate sentence probably resembled haggling at a bazaar.

The defense might have started by suggesting probation, while the U.S. attorney’s office likely asked for at least a few years in prison. Sev-

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That means the project team might not get to the west side until spring.

“The west side is smaller, but it has more detailed engineering features, including the pond, that will require weather-sensitive work,” Jensen said.

In March, the city finalized an agreement with ComEd and Nicor for the cleanup of the manufactured gas plant in the steel company’s Plant 1 area.

The property had been entered into the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s site remediation program in September 2010.

The city received the results of soil and groundwater samples in January 2014. The EPA needed to sign off before a suspended slab at the plant site could be demolished in order to restore the natural riverbank. That work began in March and was completed in April.

Plans had initially called for a plaza at Wallace Street and Avenue B to be finished before the end of the year. The possibility of putting a roundabout in that area has backed up

Next meeting The Sterling City Council next meets at 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 2, at City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the Council Chambers.

Go to sterling-il.gov or call City Hall at 815-632-6621 for an agenda or more information. the plaza timeline.

The sense of urgency has dissipated somewhat, because of the budget situation in Springfield.

“We were hurrying to stay on the grant schedule, but now the grants are on hold anyway, so things have slowed down a bit,” City Manager Scott Shumard said.

The project became reality in September 2013 when the city learned it would receive a $1.3 million Illinois Green Space Infrastructure Grant, and a $900,000 award from the state’s Mud to Parks program.

The wet summer also brought some delays in getting fill dried out enough to bring to the site.

“We started bringing the fill in April, but the material in Thomas Park was pushed back,” Jensen said.

“Since April, we’ve moved in 1,800 truckloads of fill.”

More than 9,000 yards of fill are still piled up, waiting for ComEd to wrap up its work on the west side.

Retaining walls were installed in August, and erosion and stormwater management features were added in September.

The project also includes a wetland and pond complex to improve water quality, 9 acres of natural landscape restoration, 3,000 square feet of publicly accessible green roofs, and more than 4,500 square feet of grass.

Jensen said 42 trees and 48 shrubs have been planted on the east side, and 7 acres have been seeded.

The first two phases of the green space project carry a price tag of about $2.2 million, of which the city is responsible for about $851,000. Plans for the second phase will be firmed up when the environmental remediation process at the Stanley building is completed.

Mayor Skip Lee said a dedication ceremony for the ecotourism project will be held in the spring or early summer.

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It’s only a portion of what the government seized this summer. A second auction of her horse show belt buckles and household items will be held later this year, U.S. Marshals Service Chief Inspector Jason Wojdylo said.

Up for bid now are signed memorabilia from Terry Bradshaw, HarleyDavidson attire, cowboy boots, Western hats, horse

show jackets, mopeds, purses, saddles and an ATV. The most expensive is a fur coat with the $1,750 opening bid, while several T-shirts are starting out at $10 each.

Bidders must provide a credit card number and other personal information. Winners will get an emailed invoice within 24 hours of closing, and also will have to pay shipping and handling and sales tax. Larger items will have to be shipped through a third party,

or otherwise picked up.

Most are in Texas or Rockford.

All proceeds go to the city of Dixon, from which the former comptroller stole $53 million over 20 years, until her arrest in April 2012. The money was laundered through her worldrenowned quarter horse operation.

After pleading guilty to federal wire fraud, she was ordered to pay back the $53.7 million she stole, and another $53.7 million, more than $107 million all told.

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eral legal experts suggested that Hastert will probably serve 6 months to 2 years in prison.

Q: Are there guidelines to help determine a sentence?

A: There’s a complex federal formula that uses a point system to assist attorneys and judges in determining appropriate sentences. The higher the point total, the longer the sentence. A one on the scale equals around 6 months in prison. A score of 43 equals life.

Hastert’s starting number would likely be less than 10, according to federal guidelines. That he has no previous crim-

inal record and that he is pleading guilty would knock off points.

But points could be added on the grounds that Hastert allegedly kept breaking the banking law even after banking officials questioned him about more than a dozen withdrawals of $50,000 in cash. A finding that Hastert used his formidable influence to commit crimes could also be an aggravating factor. The guideline formula relies on individual judgment, so the computed sentence can vary widely depending on who assesses the variables.

Q: Will Hastert’s age

and health influence a sentence?

A: Not necessarily. Judges frequently imprison defendants of all ages and health conditions. But defense attorneys often broach those factors, especially if an extended sentence will put someone behind bars past life expectancy.

“A defense attorney might say, ‘If you sentence my 75-year-old client to 5 years in prison, that’s a life sentence!’” said Julian Solotorovsky, a former federal prosecutor.

“You can argue that. But it doesn’t always work.”

Hastert, in his mid-70s, has spoken publicly about suffering from diabetes.

ILLINOIS | BUDGET IMPASSE

Pressure mounts for state lawmakers to compromise CHICAGO (AP) – Pressure is building for Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and majority Democrats to end their months-long stalemate over Illinois’ budget, though lawmakers appear no closer to a deal as they reconvene today for the first time in weeks.

Fitch Ratings on Monday downgraded Illinois’ rating on $26 billion in outstanding bonds because of the crisis, and Moody’s Investors Service warned that the state’s inability to make its November pension payment could further hurt its already dismal credit rating. The United Way of Illinois said a survey of human service agencies shows more than three-quar-

ters have cut services and almost one-third expect to run out of money Bruce within a Rauner m o n t h .

Meanwhile, business and labor leaders and some of Rauner’s fellow Republicans – including former Gov. Jim Edgar – were stepping up calls for a truce.

“It doesn’t help to continue fighting with each other. ... We’ve got to get together, work together,” GOP Comptroller Leslie Munger, a Rauner appointee, told reporters Monday. “Everyone has to give some and get a balanced budget with reforms in place. The

sooner we do it, the better off we’ll be.”

Rauner and Democrats who run the Legislature have been fighting since spring over the budget for the fiscal year that began July 1. Democrats want Rauner to agree to a tax increase to help close a roughly $5 billion budget hole, but the governor won’t approve a hike until the Legislature approves changes he wants, such as a property tax freeze and curbs to public-employee union powers.

Fitch cited lawmakers’ budget failure, Illinois’ above-average debt and “exceptionally high” unfunded pension liabilities in lowering the rating on general obligation bonds to BBB-, a few levels above what’s considered “junk” status.

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SPRINGFIELD SPOTLIGHT | THOMPSON CENTER

Building symbolic of Illinois’ woes Much has gone wrong with state’s skyscraper Gov. Bruce Rauner said last week that he had spoken with both Senate President John Cullerton and House Speaker Michael Madigan about his proposed sale of the state’s James R. Thompson Center building in Chicago, and that both men were “forward leaning and positive” about the plan.

So, I checked in with the legislative leaders, and that’s not exactly what I heard.

“The governor and President Cullerton spoke,” said the Senate president’s spokesperson, Rikeesha Phelon. OK, so far so good. At least these weren’t “phantom” phone conversations like the ones that Gov.-elect Rauner claimed he had with those two on Election Night last November, but didn’t.

“We will take a look at the specifics of the plan in light of state statutes regarding property control and facility closures,” Phelon continued.

Um, wait. That doesn’t sound all too “forward leaning and positive.” Is Cullerton positive about this at all, I asked Phelon.

“I would say the word is ‘open’ but under review,” she replied.

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Speaker Madigan’s spokesman, Steve Brown, said afterward that he’d allow Phelon’s comments to stand for his guy.

So, what’s going on?

I’m not totally sure, but the governor now has yet another new “ask” for the Democratic leaders, and as we’ve seen during this excruciatingly long state government impasse, they’re not in much of a giving mood – and he isn’t, either.

THE THOMPSON Center has become a symbol for much that has gone wrong with this state. The skyscraper was a grandiose design with numerous flaws. Its construction heralded the beginning of the move of much of the state’s governmental business from Springfield to Chicago.

Despite its architect’s claim last week that it

was designed to represent the “openness and transparency” of state government, it was harshly criticized from the start for including a “private elevator” for the governor’s personal use.

Like seemingly everything else in this state, the building was then allowed to deteriorate over the years. It’s infested with cockroaches and had to be sprayed for bed bugs not long ago.

Architecture often involves clashes over ideals, and this proposed Thompson Center sale feels like one more attempt at a dramatic break with the past.

The building’s legendary namesake, 14-year Gov. James R. Thompson, actively sought organized labor’s political support, including from the state government union AFSCME, and was the most memorable purveyor of this state’s “Republicrat” politics that our current anti-union governor is now attempting to demolish, along with his building.

It’s also fitting that Rauner’s move would get caught up in the current gridlock.

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Illinois Budget Stalemate

112 days

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Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at a news conference last week in the James R. Thompson Center’s 16-story glass-paneled atrium in Chicago. Rauner announced he wants to hold a public auction to sell the building. statement released last week by the House and Senate Republican leaders regarding the proposed sale.

“We filed House Bill 4313 and Senate Bill 2187 at the request of Governor Rauner. The James R. Thompson Center is in complete disarray due to years of neglect by previous administrations, and better utilizing this asset would benefit Illinois taxpayers tremendously. It has become a white elephant for the State of Illinois. This legislation will enable us to review all of our options to maximize the overall value of the property and secure the greatest savings for taxpayers.”

Notice anything miss-

ing? How about a pledge to work cooperatively with others in the General Assembly to achieve the governor’s goal?

For their part, the Democrats are reluctant partly because they see this as a media-motivated sideshow. However, the Democrats have produced more than their share of sideshows this year.

RAUNER ALSO stopped in Quincy last week and claimed he was “negotiating” with the speaker and the Senate president and making some progress on ending the monthslong stalemate.

But I’m told he met personally with the Senate president a couple of weeks earlier, and it

without a state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1.

apparently went nowhere.

The governor reportedly brushed off legal questions about the Thompson Center sale during a subsequent phone call with Cullerton as a pesky matter for the lawyers to figure out. Then, of course, Rauner had two bills introduced without asking for assistance.

Gov. Thompson had his faults, and he didn’t always get his way. But he never would have let a political stalemate hurt this state like we’re seeing now.

I never much cared for the Thompson Center, but in my mind, it’s become a sad, dilapidated symbol of a government that, like the man the building was named after, used to work.

COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

Dysfunctional government exacts a cost

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Foreigners rightly see U.S. as unable to solve problems LEE H. HAMILTON Bloomington, Indiana

Earlier this month, The Economist, the renowned British weekly, ran an editorial advocating an end to the U.S. dollar’s supremacy as the world’s chief currency. The magazine offered several economic motives and one supremely political one.

“For how long,” its editors wrote, “will countries be ready to tie their financial systems to America’s fractious and dysfunctional politics?”

I want to be blunt here.

Congress’ inaction on a host of important issues – its inability to deal with our problems – is doing real damage to our country. It undermines our ability to lead in the world and causes undue economic and social hardship at home.

What strikes me hardest about that sentence in The Economist is that it reflects a sobering truth: People both at home and abroad now accept that our current unworkable politics shows no sign of changing and could intensify. We are getting a reputation as a nation that cannot deal with many of its problems.

The truth is always complex. You will find plenty of mayors, governors, state legislators, and even federal officials who don’t

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

have the luxury of gamesmanship; they confront problems and solve them, often with great creativity.

Those who discount us forget that we have a deep bench.

Yet, if you look Lee H. ahead at Hamilton the next few months, it’s hard to avoid a sinking feeling. The leadership battles put the Congress in even greater disarray just before a series of critical fiscal deadlines.

Congress has to raise the debt ceiling by early November.

It needs to craft a long-term budget deal.

It has to come up with a multiyear plan for highway spending.

It needs to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which helps American businesses sell their goods overseas.

It has to decide what to do with a series of tax breaks that are due to expire.

THESE THINGS WILL not happen without a great deal of turmoil.

That’s because congressional politics today are bewildering, free-swinging, unscripted, and unprecedented. I can’t

What strikes me hardest about that sentence in The Economist is that it reflects a sobering truth: People both at home and abroad now accept that our current unworkable politics shows no sign of changing and could intensify.

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Lee H. Hamilton

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

figure out how so many members of Congress reached a point where they cannot accept the fundamental political reality of our times.

You need 60 votes to move legislation in the Senate, along with 67 votes to override a veto in the Senate and 290 votes to do so in the House.

With the White House controlled by one party and Congress controlled by the other, those numbers are the fundamental fact of legislative life.

They force a choice on members of Congress: to protest, make speeches, and strike ideological positions; or to govern.

Too many members are opting for the first choice.

Yet, if we’re to get out

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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

of this mess, the starting point is to recognize the political reality of divided government. The parties have a right to their own hopes and aspirations, but they also need to take seriously the responsibility to govern. They need to find a way past the unhappiness and anger that are evident in the country at large.

Given the seriousness of our problems and the lack of progress on the policy agenda Congress is supposed to handle, there’s really only one way forward: through negotiation and compromise. This has never been easy – learning to compromise on the issues without compromising one’s own prin-

ciples – but it’s especially challenging now, when I worry that striking a deal has become a lost art.

STILL, CERTAIN STEPS seem obvious. The congressional leadership must let the Congress work its will. Members should be allowed to vote straightforwardly on the major policy issues of the day, without leadership manipulating the process to control the result. The House should reject the Hastert Rule, under which a majority of the majority caucus is required to bring a bill to the floor. And both houses need to stop the outrageous use of huge omnibus bills adopted by shortcutting time-tested

“The wall of separation ensures the government’s freedom from religion and the individual’s freedom of religion. The second probably cannot flourish without the first.”

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If Congress does not learn to compromise and negotiate, the country is headed for even deeper trouble than we’re currently in. U.S. world leadership will slip, our ability to deal with economic and social issues at home will deteriorate, and the electorate will become even more embittered.

Our future is in Congress’ hands. It would be nice if its members recognized it.

Note to readers: Lee Hamilton is a distinguished scholar, Indiana University School of Global and International Studies; and a professor of practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House for 34 years.

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Wife needs a wake-up call on sleeping habits Dear Abby, My wife and I have been married 16 years.

We have three boys, ages 12, 6 and 2. My 6-yearold doesn’t sleep in his bed. He sleeps on the couch. My wife sleeps in a recliner in the den. The 2-year-old usually sleeps with her. Sometimes he sleeps in a crib in our room. I sleep by myself in a king-size bed.

There is no possibility for romance. The only time there can be is when my wife comes to bed.

If this happens, I know something is going to take place, but I have no chance to initiate. Our sex life is totally up to her.

Once a month or so is fine with her, but not for me.

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

I have told her how I feel about our “sleeping arrangements,” but nothing has changed. I know I snore, but she has not complained about it keeping her awake or used it as an excuse.

Our 6-year-old will not sleep in his bed as long as

his mother sleeps in the recliner. The longer this goes on, the harder it will be to get him in his bed.

Do you have any advice on what I should do or say about this situation?

– Sleeping Solo in the South

need some straight answers about why she’s unwilling to share your bed. But if her answers are not forthcoming, marriage counseling might be necessary to improve your level of communication.

Dear Sleeping Solo, Obviously this arrangement isn’t working for you. Unless you want to live the rest of your life this way, you are complaining to the wrong woman.

Your wife is doing the children no favors by allowing these unorthodox sleeping arrangements. It’s time to lay your cards on the table with her. Tell her you

Dear Abby, I recently saw a link on Facebook to a fundraising site for the son of a childhood friend. (He is under 18.) When I clicked on it, I discovered he is in rehab at a private-care facility that requires he stay for months. It is very expensive. I contributed as generously as I could, considering my limited finances, and received a

thank-you for my support. I was happy to help.

Now, less than 3 weeks later, I’m seeing pictures of my friend on vacation.

I don’t plan to say anything to this person, but I have learned a valuable lesson. From now on, I will donate my hardearned money only to organizations I believe in and have researched.

Is this a new trend, people asking others to fund their family problems so they can go on with life as usual? I recently saw a GoFundMe page for a funeral, and I know the family is well-off. I think this is very tacky. Or am I behind the times? Your thoughts?

– No Vacation for Me

Dear No Vacation, More than a few individuals are using crowdfunding to pay for various things. It has helped some people enormously in their time of need.

But for someone who is not in need to do this, I agree, it’s tacky. However, regardless of what you and I might think, it’s happening nonetheless.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained, I guess.

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

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Oct. 21 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

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

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

Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-288-6563.

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

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

Aging and Disability Resource Center representative, 9-10 a.m., Erie Public Library, 802 Eighth Ave. Appointments: 815-622-9230.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013 or 800-782-1584.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Sullivan’s Grocery, 300 N. Madison St., 815-6222800.

Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-4213.

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.

-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

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.

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

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon.

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-8572550.

Woodworkers, 1-3 p.m., Hub

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

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

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

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815-625-0333.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

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

Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

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.

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

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

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., VFW, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

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.

Thursday, Oct. 22 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

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

Flu immunizations, 9-11:30 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612

St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815626-0034.

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

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

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30 p.m., open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

American Red Cross blood drive, noon-5 p.m., Good Samaritan Nursing Home, 1006 N. Lowden Road, Mount Carroll.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business After Hours, 5:307 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

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

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

Bureau County Genealogy Society, 7 p.m., 629 S. Main St., Princeton, 815-879-3133.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facil-

ity, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

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

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230.

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

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

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

Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191.

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Oct. 20 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

Line dancing, 9 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.

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scrabble, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207

W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, Oct. 21 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., Fourth Avenue and West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-6254500.

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

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

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

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

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Sharing Life’s Memories, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St, Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

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Ruff the winner or establish tricks?

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Henrik Lundqvist, a Swedish ice hockey goalie for the New York Rangers, said, “Good tailoring trumps designer and price any day.”

Good declarer-play and defense require accurate tailoring of trumps, making the most of their power and tricktaking capability. Trumps serve many purposes: removing those held by the opponents, helping to establish a side suit, killing the opponents’ winners, and so on.

In this deal, West leads the club king against four hearts.

What should happen?

Since West did not have a weak two-bid available in clubs, he traded on the favorable vulnerability to open three clubs.

South must take these

10 tricks: one spade, four hearts, three diamonds and two clubs. So, declarer wins the first trick and leads the heart nine. Which four tricks should East have his eye on?

First, East should realize

that South has the spade ace. But the defenders need to take two spades, one heart and one club. (If West has seven clubs, presumably the contract is cast-iron.)

Should East shift to the spade king at trick three?

Assuming South wins that trick, when West gets in with his club queen, he can push a spade through dummy’s jack. But suppose declarer ducks the spade. Then, when East returns his second club, West might get it into his mind to win and lead a spade, not another club.

It is much safer for East to lead a club at trick three.

Here, West will take the trick and return a club so that East can ruff dummy’s jack. Then South has no chance.

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WASHINGTON | STATE DEPARTMENT

Beyond Clinton, networks were at risk Agency one of the worst at protecting its computer systems, analysis shows WASHINGTON (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton has come under fierce criticism for doing business over personal email while secretary of state, putting sensitive data at risk of being hacked.

But her communications might not have been any more secure, had she used a State Department email address, judging by years of independent audits that excoriated the department over poor cyber security on Clinton’s watch.

Last year, the State

Department’s unclassified email system was breached by hackers linked to Russia, who stole an unspecified number of emails. The hackers hit a department that was among the worst agencies in the federal government at protecting its computer networks while Clinton was secretary from 2009 to 2013, a situation that continued to deteriorate as John Kerry took office, according to independent audits and interviews.

The State Department’s compliance with federal cybersecurity standards was Hillary below averRodham age when Clinton Clinton took over but grew worse in each year of her tenure, according to an annual report card compiled by the White House based on audits by agency watchdogs. Network security continued to slip after Kerry replaced Clinton in February 2013, and remains substandard, according to the State Department inspector general.

In each year from 2011 to 2014, the State Department’s poor cybersecurity was identified by the inspector general as a “significant deficiency” that put the department’s information at risk. The latest assessment is due to be published in a few weeks.

Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, has apologized for her use of a private email server for official business while she was secretary of state. The FBI is investigating whether her home server was breached.

WASHINGTON | DRONES

Hacker claims to have breached CIA director’s email WASHINGTON (AP) – An anonymous hacker claims to have breached CIA Director John Brennan’s personal email account and has posted documents online, including a list of email addresses purportedly from Brennan’s contact file.

The CIA said it referred the matter to the proper authorities, but would not comment further.

The hacker also claims to have breached an account belonging to

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.

The New York Post first reported the hack. They described the hacker Sunday as “a stoner high school student,” motivated by his opposition to U.S. foreign policy and support for Palestinians.

His Twitter account, @ phphax, includes links to files that he told the Post he took from Brennan’s account.

The Post said he didn’t reveal his name or where he lived.

PRESS

No registration? That won’t fly APME elects new

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Rising close calls lead to new rules WASHINGTON (AP) – Concerned about rising reports of close calls and safety risks involving drones, the government announced Monday it will require many of the increasingly popular unmanned aircraft to be registered.

Pilot sightings of drones have doubled since last year, including near manned airplanes and at major sporting events, and there are reports of interference with wildfire-fighting operations, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said at a news conference.

“These reports signal a troubling trend,” Federal Aviation Administration chief Michel Huerta said. Registration will increase pressure on drone operators to fly responsibly, he said, adding, “When they don’t fly safely, they’ll know there will be consequences.”

The FAA now receives about 100 reports a month from pilots who say they’ve seen drones flying near planes and airports, compared with only a few sightings per month last year. So far there have been no accidents, but

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) – The Associated Press Media Editors organization elected eight members to its board of directors and installed new leadership during its joint conference with the American Society of News Editors at Stanford University.

Elected to at-large positions Sunday were Michael Anastasi, senior vice president and executive editor of the Los Angeles News Group; Traci Bauer, vice president/news and executive editor of Lohud.com and The Journal News in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley; Jane Davenport, managing editor of the Toronto Star; and Michael Days, editor of the Philadelphia Daily News. Also elected to atlarge positions were Kurt Franck, executive editor and vice president of The Blade in Toledo, Ohio, and Carlos Sanchez, executive editor of The Monitor in McAllen, Texas.

Ronnie Agnew, executive director of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, was elected as a broadcast representative, and Tom Arviso Jr., chief executive officer of the Navajo Times Publishing Co. and publisher of the Navajo

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Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx pauses Monday while taking questions at a news conference at the Department of Transportation in Washington, where he announced the creation of a task force to develop recommendations for a registration process for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). agency officials have said they’re concerned that a drone weighing only a few pounds might cause serious damage if it is sucked into an engine or smashes into an airliner’s windshield.

Toys and small drones that don’t present a safety threat are likely to be exempt from the requirement. Drones that weigh only a pound or 2 or that can’t fly higher than a few hundred feet are considered less risky, but heavier ones

and those that can fly thousands of feet pose more of a problem.

To work out details, the FAA and the Transportation Department are setting up a task force including government and industry officials, pilots and hobbyists. They’ll recommend which drones should be required to register.

It’s hard to identify drones seen operating illegally near airports and planes or over crowds, and registration by itself

won’t change that. But it would allow the FAA to identify drones when they can be recovered after landing or crashing, a common occurrence.

Earlier this year, drones operated illegally crashed on the White House lawn and at the New York stadium where the U.S. Open Tennis Championships were being held. In both cases the drone operators came forward. But if they hadn’t, the government would have had no way to identify them.

Times, was selected for small-market media.

Anne Brennan, product manager/editor of the Cape Cod (Massachusetts) Times website CapeCodOnline.com, was elected to represent online media.

The new APME officers are president Laura Sellers-Earl, managing editor, The Daily Astorian in Astoria, Oregon; vice president Bill Church, executive editor, HeraldTribune Media Group in Sarasota, Florida; secretary Jim Simon, managing editor, The Seattle Times; and journalism studies chair Angie Muhs, executive editor of The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Illinois.

The treasurer is Dennis Anderson, editor of the Peoria Journal Star.

At the conference, the ASNE board of directors chose six new members and a new executive committee. Pam Fine of the University of Kansas became the 2015 president.

The executive committee is vice president Mizell Stewart III of Journal Media Group in Milwaukee; secretary Alfredo Carbajal of Al Día (The Dallas Morning News) in Dallas; and treasurer Nancy Barnes of the Houston Chronicle.

WASHINGTON | HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL

Fine on uninsured will more than double Law’s supporters urge administration to make increase clear to consumers WASHINGTON (AP) – The math is harsh: The federal penalty for having no health insurance is set to jump to $695, and the Obama administration is being urged to highlight that cold fact in its new pitch for health law sign-ups.

That means the 2016 sign-up season starting Nov. 1 could see penalties become a bigger focus for millions of people who have remained eligible for coverage, but uninsured.

They’re said to be squeezed for money, and skeptical about spending what they have on health insurance.

Until now, health overhaul supporters have stressed the benefits: taxpayer subsidies that pay roughly 70 percent of the monthly premium, financial protection against sudden illness or an accident, and access to regular preventive and followup medical care.

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But in 2016, the penalty for being uninsured will rise to the greater of either $695 or 2.5 percent of taxable income. That’s for someone without coverage for a full 12 months.

This year, the comparable numbers are $325 or 2 percent of income.

Marketing usually involves stressing the positive. Rising penalties meet no one’s definition of good news. Still, that might create a new pitch: The math is pretty clear.

A consumer would be able to get 6 months or more of coverage for $695, instead of owing that amount to the IRS as a tax penalty.

(That example is based on subsidized customers now putting in an average of about $100 a month of their own money.)

Backers of the law are urging the administration to drive the math lesson home.

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The HealthCare.gov website, where people can buy health insurance, is displayed Oct. 6 on a laptop screen in Washington. The math is harsh: The federal penalty for having no health insurance is set to jump to $695, and the Obama administration is being urged to highlight that cold fact to help drive its new pitch for health law sign-ups.

“Given that the penalty is larger, it does make sense to bring it up more frequently,” said Ron Pollack, executive director of Families USA, a liberal advocacy group. “It’s an increasing factor in people’s decisions about whether or not to get enrolled.”

“More and more, peo-

ple are mentioning the sticks as well as the carrots,” said Katherine Hempstead, director of health insurance coverage for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a nonpartisan organization that has helped facilitate the insurance expansion under Obama’s law.

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Winfrey goes on diet, pays $43.2M for stake

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Manual Academy senior Luis Flores (right) watches as junior Katia Camacho works on gas metal arc welding Sept. 18 at the school in Peoria. Caterpillar, Inc. welders were on hand for a daylong welding camp to offer instruction and advice as the students applied what they learned in class.

Students receive training from Caterpillar experts Average welder is 55; industry will need more

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PEORIA – Caterpillar Inc. employees recently visited Manual Academy to do a little in-class welding.

The company held an all-day camp to provide students with hands-on welding training with demonstrations by Caterpillar welders.

“Four years ago, Caterpillar donated materials to Manual for the metal class here,” said Tony Rice, a Caterpillar employee who runs projects for the firm. “It started out as a one-time donation but turned into a collaboration.

Some students will look at welding as a career.

Others will find it a way to get further involved in manufacturing.”

Caterpillar routinely provides the school with surplus equipment, including hand tools, grinders and helmets, Rice said.

Manufacturing technology instructor Andrew Rice, Tony’s brother, referred to a “great partnership.

“Caterpillar’s East Peoria LL [building] has adopted us,” he said.

In his seventh year as a Manual instructor, Andrew Rice said there were between 100 and 130 students involved in industrial arts classes at the school.

“In the last 3 years, we’ve seen a greater interest from students in pursuing industrial careers,” he said.

Manual junior Emilio Tamayo, 17, looks to make welding a career.

“I plan to join the military first, and then be a welder like my father,” he said.

The Caterpillar visit is “a chance to learn more about welding,” Tamayo said.

Keith Herman, facility welding engineer at Caterpillar’s Building LL in East Peoria, said stirring interest in welding and other industrial career paths is increasingly important – not just to provide jobs for young people, but to serve industry.

Jobs might not be in demand right now during Caterpillar’s downturn, but by 2020, the American Welding Society estimates there could be a shortage of as many as 290,000 skilled workers, Herman said.

“The average welder is 55. With people retiring, the need will be there,” he said.

NEW YORK (AP) – Oprah Winfrey, who has publicly struggled with her weight for decades, is going on a diet again. But this time, she stands to gain a lot of money from her efforts.

Weight Watchers said Monday that it signed a 5-year deal with the former talk show host.

Winfrey, a co-owner of OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, is paying about $43.2 million for a 10 percent stake in the weight loss company.

The deal is already paying off: Weight Watchers shares more than dou-

bled after the partnership was announced, earning Winfrey about $45 million Oprah on paper.

Winfrey Winfrey will use the Weight Watchers mobile app and work with a personal coach, the company said. She has also agreed to let Weight Watchers use her name, image and likeness for its products and services. Additionally, she will make appearances on the company’s behalf.

“Weight Watchers has given me the tools to begin to make the lasting shift that I and so many of us who are struggling with weight have longed for,” Winfrey said in a statement. “I believe in the program so much I decided to invest in the company and partner in its evolution.”

Weight Watchers is no stranger to celebrities. It has paid singers Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Hudson to promote its plan.

But the deal with Winfrey is a shift to focus on overall health and wellness, rather than just dropping pounds.

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

Abbott..................................42.15 Alcoa......................................9.42 AltriaCorp............................59.67 Autonation..........................62.17 American Express...............77.02 Arris-Group.........................28.73 Apple.................................111.73 ADM....................................45.98 AT&T...................................33.65 Bank of America..................16.15 Boeing................................138.42 BorgWarner.........................42.81 BP........................................34.93 Casey’s...............................108.48 Caterpillar...........................69.27 CenturyLink........................26.93 Chevron...............................90.06 Cisco....................................28.25 Citigroup.............................62.88 CNW....................................47.52

CocaCola.............................42.00 ConAgra...............................41.60 Dean....................................18.05 Deere & Co..........................75.97 Disney................................109.45 Donaldson...........................28.46 DuPont................................57.08 Exxon...................................80.99 Ford.....................................15.36 Exelon..................................30.18 GE........................................29.04 FifthThird............................19.02 HawaiianElectric................29.62 Hewlett Packard.................28.98 HomeDepot......................123.14 Intel Corp............................33.59 IBM....................................149.25 IntlPaper..............................41.51 JCPenney...............................9.77 JohnsonControls.................44.04 Johnson&Johnson..............98.02 JPMorgan Chase.................62.23 Kraft.....................................76.80 Kroger..................................37.85 Leggett&Platt......................43.76 Manpower...........................87.35 McDonald’s.......................104.47 Merck&Co...........................51.41

Microsoft.............................47.62 3M......................................148.01 Monsanto............................90.86 Newell..................................42.72 AGL......................................62.10 Nike...................................133.22 Parker-Han........................100.09 Pfizer....................................34.52 Pepsico..............................100.22 Procter&Gamble.................75.18 RaymondJames...................51.93 Republic..............................43.25 Sears Hldg...........................24.34 SensientTech.......................66.48 Sprint.....................................4.41 Staples..................................12.58 TheTravelers.....................106.40 UnitedContinental.............56.76 UnitedTech.........................92.04 USBancorp..........................40.75 USSteel................................12.06 Verizon.................................44.81 Walgreen..............................88.46 WalMartStores....................58.85 WalMartMexico..................25.56 WasteMgt............................52.52 Wendy’s.................................9.26

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Dec. 3.73; Mar. 3.833⁄4; May 3.901⁄2 Soybeans: Nov. 8.91; Jan. 8.951⁄2; Mar 8.981⁄2 Soybean oil: Oct. 28.14; Dec. 28.66

Soybean meal: Oct. Feb. 67.97; Apr 7.45 310.80; Dec. 307.50; Sugar: Mar. 14.26 Wheat: Dec. 4.86; July Cotton: Dec. 63.24 5.01 T-Bonds: Dec. 1583⁄8 Oats: Dec. 2.127; Mar 2.291⁄2 Silver: Dec. 15.80 Live cattle: Oct. 138.27; Gold: Oct. 1173.00 Dec. 141.65; Feb. 143.02 Copper: Oct. 2.3675 Feeder cattle: Oct. Crude: Nov. 46.32 195.00; Nov. 192.15 Dollar Index: Dec. 94.96 Lean hogs: Dec. 65.97; Ethanol: Nov. 1.526

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Numbers game Kansas City’s Lorenzo Cain has a 12-game postseason hitting streak, setting a Royals franchise record. Amos Otis did it in 11 straight from 1978-80.

BOYS SOCCER POSTSEASON PREVIEWS 1A SECTIONAL

2A REGIONAL

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Oregon’s Jarrett Reynolds (left) led the Hawks to a regional championship on Friday. The Hawks play Hinckley-Big Rock at 7 p.m. today in a semifinal match of the Aurora Central Catholic Sectional.

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Tony Diaz set Sterling’s all-time scoring record this season with 102 career goals. The junior has the second-seeded Golden Warriors thinking big heading into the Belvidere Regional that begins today.

Coin flip avoided Warriors’ golden Oregon shoring up penalty shots, defense

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The Oregon boys soccer team was 18 seconds away from having what amounts to chance decide the winner of the Class 1A Oregon Regional with Stillman Valley on Friday.

Hawks forward Jarrett Reynolds helped his team avoid penalty kicks – which are nothing more than a guessing game for goal keepers – when he came through with a late goal from about 30 yards out on a set piece to seal the win and the first regional title in program history.

Sterling, Diaz look to make noise in regional

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1A Aurora Central Catholic Sectional Oregon vs. Hinckley-Big Rock When: 7 p.m. today Where: Aurora Central Catholic High School “At the lower levels you have some more time to react,” said Oregon sophomore keeper Jaspreet Singh Gill, who last was involved in a penalty kick situation in eighth grade.

“But at this level, you just have to guess the right way.

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It’s not too often when all three goals scored by the same person in the same match have a unique story.

For Sterling junior Tony Diaz, his hat trick against LaSalle-Peru last Thursday meant more than sealing a Northern Illinois Big 12 West championship.

The first goal put Diaz in triple digits with 100 career goals. The next goal tied Raciel Ocampo’s program record. The last goal broke it.

“It was pretty special,” said Ster-

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• Diaz, also a kicker for the Sterling football team, may have a double date on Friday with a regional soccer final and a home football game. He plans to play in both games. ling’s new goal-scoring king. “I was proud of the accomplishment.

It kind of made me want to cry, because all of the work you put in and everything you do since starting last winter, it lets me know that something good comes out of that.”

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MLB | NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES | GAME 3 | METS AT CUBS

Another power arm awaits Trailing 2-0 in series, Cubs set to face Mets’ ace

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber and Jason Hammel played hacky sack with a baseball, and manager Joe Maddon chatted amiably with his players and staff as he made his way around Wrigley Field on Monday afternoon.

Down 2-0 to the New York Mets in the NL Championship Series, the Chicago Cubs are sticking with what worked for them during a breakthrough season.

“We’ll come out tomorrow, AP Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during a workout Monday in we’ll be ready to play,” Madpreparation for today’s Game 3 of the NLCS against the Cubs in don said. “Our guys are always Chicago. The Mets lead the series 2-0. ready to play.”

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Game 3 NLCS Mets at Cubs • New York (deGrom 14-8) at Chicago (Hendricks 8-7), 7:07 p.m. today TV/Radio: TBS/780 AM It might not matter if the Mets continue to pitch as well as they did in New York. Matt Harvey and Noah Syndergaard shut down Chicago’s powerful lineup in the first two games of the series, putting New York in an ideal position to make it to the World Series for the first time in 15 years – a quaint little drought compared to the Cubs’ seven mostly empty decades

since they last played in the Fall Classic.

According to STATS, the winner of the first two games of a best-of-seven series in the baseball playoffs has advanced 83 percent – 63 of 76 – of the time, and the Mets have Jacob deGrom heading to the mound for Game 3 tonight.

“We have a lot of confidence,” manager Terry Collins said.

“Any night that he pitches, we’ve got a good chance to win.”

DeGrom is coming off a pair of impressive victories in the NL Division Series, albeit for different reasons.

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Out to pasture Barry Zito Former Giants and Athletics pitcher announces retirement after 15 seasons. He had career record of 165-143.

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Mon.-Roseville The Storm earned a 25-11, 25-23 road win Monday in nonconference play.

Saige Barnett and Savannah Dean led BV with nine kills apiece, while Addison Moreland had a team-high eight digs and two aces.

Nicole Wirth was credited with 27 assists in the straight-set win.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

NIU’s Jones earns MAC honor Northern Illinois outside linebacker Bobby Jones IV, making his first career start, has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division defensive player of the week after having a big game Saturday at Miami of Ohio.

Jones recorded 13 tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack, as the Huskies (4-3, 2-1) rolled to a 45-12 victory against the RedHawks.

Watts-Jackson has hip surgery Michigan State defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson was released from the hospital Monday, a day after he had surgery on a hip he injured while scoring the winning touchdown against Michigan.

Watts-Jackson came up with a Michigan fumble on the final play of the game and returned it 38 yards to give the seventh-ranked Spartans an incredible 27-23 victory Saturday.

The redshirt freshman appeared to land hard on his left hip while being tackled into the end zone

by Michigan tight end Jake Butt.

Snyder apologizes for blowout Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder wrote a letter to students Monday apologizing for the way the Wildcats performed during a 55-0 loss to Oklahoma over the weekend. It was the worst home shutout loss in school history.

TRACK

Pistorius released from prison Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympic runner who fatally shot his girlfriend in 2013, was released from prison and placed under house arrest on Monday night, a South African official said.

Pistorius was acquitted of murder last year for the Valentine’s Day shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, but prosecutors have appealed the trial verdict of culpable homicide, or manslaughter, and will seek a murder conviction again at South Africa’s Supreme Court on Nov. 3.

MLB

Tigers pitcher battling cancer Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Daniel Norris is battling cancer.

The 22-year-old, acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays near the July trade deadline in a deal for ace David Price, revealed the diagnosis on Instagram Monday afternoon, saying he had known about the growth since his time with Toronto.

Norris said he had the option to shut down his season following the diagnosis of a malignant tumor, but a doctor said he could finish the season before surgery and he chose that route.

Mike Dudek Illini wide receiver out with torn ACL in right knee since April unlikely to return this season, according to head coach Bill Cubit.

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Dixon joins Newman, Polo and Sterling as local teams that have clinched a spot in this year’s playoffs.

The Dukes (6-2) earned their seventh bid in program history with a 47-14 win over Rock Falls. It marked the third time the Dukes qualified in consecutive years. They have been in the playoffs in 199192 and 2000-01, as well as in 2006 and 2014.

West Carroll (5-3) has assured itself of a winning season, and will have enough playoff points (no less than 40) to make this year’s postseason.

Four more teams – AFC, Bureau Valley, Erie-Prophetstown and Milledgeville, all at 4-4 – still have a shot at making it in.

Here are some numbers of note from around the area, and beyond from Week 8:

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Geneseo pitched its fifth shutout of the season with its 42-0 win over Ottawa.

Four of the five shutouts came against Northern Illinois Big 12 West opponents. Sterling handed the Maple Leafs its only loss 2 weeks ago.

Only Arcola and Marshall have also had five shutouts this season.

23

Orangeville snapped a 23-game losing streak with its 32-8 home win over River Ridge.

The streak, longest in school history, was the longest in the NUIC since Milledgeville’s stretch of 25 losses from 2009 to 2012.

River Ridge now has the NUIC’s longest losing streak, at 13 games.

24

The slide continues at Rock Falls, where its loss to Dixon marked 24 straight defeats.

The Rockets’ stretch ties a school record,

dating back to its second-round playoff loss in 1992 against Geneseo, and ending in Week 5 of the 1995 season against Princeton.

25

That’s how many games have passed since the last time Morrison scored more than at least 40 points in one game.

Last Friday’s 40-33 win over Amboy also marked the first time the Mustangs won in back-to-back weeks since Weeks 8 and 9 of the 2012 season.

The last time the Mustangs scored more than 40 was in Week 1 of 2013, in a 46-0 rout of Princeton.

35

Bureau Valley can receive no more than 35 playoff points if it beats Morrison this Friday for a five-win season.

Losses by Erie-Prophetstown (to Princeton) and St. Bede (to Orion) did not help the Storm’s

cause.

Bureau Valley needs help this Friday from the Panthers (if they beat Hall), Bruins (if they beat Newman), and Sherrard (if they beat Princeton).

The postseason playoff-point cutoff has not been lower than 35 in the past decade.

49

Three Ohio students play varsity football for the Princeton Tigers: Derek DeBruhl, Jacob Fitzpatrick, and Dustin Fultz. With the Tigers moving to 8-0, it marked the best football season involving a Ohio Bulldogs football player in 49 years.

The 1966 Bulldogs finished 7-2, tying for second place in the Little 8 Conference under coach Bill Bohren. Ohio has not fielded a team independently since 1980. They co-oped with LaMoille and DePue from 1995-2002, and have been co-oping with Princeton since 2007.

Diaz learned lessons from predecessor

By Ocampo’s senior year, Sterling went 21-3 and reached the CONTINUED FROM B1 regional championship match.

“It’s essentially what our 2008With 46 goals this season, and 09 team goals were,” said Ocam102 for his career, Diaz plays a po, who now lives in Chicago large role in the Golden Warand works for an engineering riors’ 17-1-3 record heading firm there. “Essentially it was for into today’s Class 2A Belvidere us to set the pace, set the road, Regional semifinal match with so that the younger guys – our Prairie Ridge of Crystal Lake. younger cousins, our younger Golden Warriors head coach brothers, and our younger brothBrian Cebula heard plenty of ers’ best friends – to reach our accolades about Diaz during a goals.” recent conference coaches meetBorn in Mexico, Diaz moved to ing, particularly about the way Sterling when he was 2 years old, he finishes the ball with both his and started playing soccer about left and right foot. a year later. He was not quite 7 “They were just in awe over when that first winning season how good he is at finishing,” was accomplished. In addition to Cebula said. “One of the coaches playing at the high school level, said that he thought his team Ocampo coached park district would go to state if he had him. leagues at Scheid Park.

That says a lot about him as a That’s where Diaz first met single player.”

Ocampo, playing on one of his Going to state is one of the teams, and learned lessons that many goals for Diaz and the carried on to today.

Golden Warriors, and perhaps no “I think the most important one would like to see that hapaspect was not necessarily socpen more than the man whose cer-wise,” Diaz said of his time record was broken. on Ocampo’s team, “but the way Ocampo gave Diaz a phone call you carry yourself as a person. Be recently to congratulate him on humble, be positive with everyhis achievement. Keeping tabs body, and be coachable. All of on the progress of this year’s those things add up and help you team made the 2009 Sterling become that better player. That alum and 2013 Bradley Univertransitions onto the field in one sity graduate reflect on how his way or another.” first varsity team started off. The Diaz grew up playing with the Warriors then hadn’t won a con- Sterling United soccer club, and ference title, or a regional cham- recently put in time with the pionship.

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competition and mental experience at a larger level. That, and extra dedication to conditioning, was motivation for him to, initially, try to top his season-best tally of 36 goals scored during his freshman year.

“The farther we get into the season, we’re better,” Diaz said.

“Right now, we are where we want to be. We’ve learned from every challenge, every step that we’ve gone. Every game that we know we have had to step up, we’ve stepped up. We’re ready, but we know it’s going to take a lot of effort.”

Ocampo is happy that his high school program, and his nowbroken scoring record, is in the hands of Diaz, and that the foundation his teams have built can be added on to.

“They’re one of the first established Sterling United teams,” Ocampo said of this year’s team.

“They’re finally taking advantage of their opportunities. That first class, we’re happy inside that we know we’ve completed our job, and we’re hoping that they can take advantage of that road that has been paved.

“When they win, I feel the whole community wins,” he added. “The older brothers that are maybe still in school, finishing off school, or now in their profession, we’re watching as closely as we can. We don’t want to put any extra pressure on them.”

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defend shots.

Good strikers can kick the ball with such speed that a slight hesitation “You can read body for a keeper means a cues like watching the goal. Reynolds stopped plant foot and hips, but a few after guessing correally you just have to rectly, but the Hawks guess a side and just go players scored on about with it. It’s tough.”

90 percent of their So with Oregon comattempts. ing so close to having While Reynolds likely its season’s fate deterwon’t see any time in mined on a keeper’s goal, the talented senior ability to read body took a few reps just in language in an instant, case because Oregon the team opted to work found out in its hearton their penalty shots in pounding win that it’s preparation for today’s all about being pre7 p.m. Aurora Central pared for any situation Catholic Sectional in the postseason. semifinal match against Oregon (20-3) has let Hinckley-Big Rock. skill dictate its season, About 10 players prac- underscored by the ticed taking shots on team’s 16-match win Gill and fellow keeper streak. It’s last loss came Chance Merrill from the to Keith Country Day penalty stripe which back on Aug. 29. The sits 12 yards from the Hawks then opened Big net. Even Reynolds, the Northern West conferstar of the regional final ence play on Sept. 1 and haven’t lost since. match, put on a pair Oregon knows that a of gloves and tried to CONTINUED FROM B1

strong regular season doesn’t mean much, and won’t take regional top-seed Hinckley-Big Rock lightly.

The Hawks did, however, beat the Royals on Sept. 10 by a 4-0 score, but the players know they can’t take too much stock in a win that happened 40 days ago.

“They’re an attacking team with a good defense,” Reynolds said. “I know they’ve made progress since we played them last.

They’re always a good team in the postseason, and we’ve been working on cleaning up our defense.”

Oregon has allowed three goals in a match just twice this season.

The first came in a 5-3 win over Dixon on Sept. 3, and the other came during Friday’s 4-3 overtime win over Stillman Valley in the regional final.

Drills geared toward creating more ball pressure was the focus of Monday’s practice, as was some offensive work in the opponent’s zone. Oregon will also look to take advantage of senior Kaden Humphrey, who possesses one of the strongest throw-ins around.

Humphrey can throw the ball from the sideline almost across the width of the field, and said keepers have started to come out of the net to combat this. He, too, has made adjustments.

“It’s essentially like having another corner kick,” Humphrey said.

“I’ve noticed keepers are coming out to try to grab the ball before we get a play, but if I see that I can lob it higher.

We’re just going to have to play smart and take advantage of what we can.”

On the calendar Local events

Today Women’s volleyball 6 p.m.

• Carl Sandburg at SVCC Boys soccer 5 p.m.

• 2A Belvidere Regional, Sterling vs. Prairie Ridge 7 p.m.

• 2A Boylan Regional, Dixon vs. Crystal Lake Central • 1A Aurora Central Catholic Sectional, semifinal, Oregon vs. Hinckley-Big Rock Girls swimming 5 p.m.

• Byron co-op, Morrison at Freeport Volleyball 6 p.m.

• Dixon at Oregon • Ottawa at Sterling • Winnebago at Rock Falls 6:30 p.m.

• Aquin at Polo 7 p.m.

• Orion at Morrison • AFC at Milledgeville • Eastland at West Carroll 7:30 p.m.

• Fulton at Erie

Wednesday Women’s volleyball 6 p.m.

• SVCC at Illinois Valley Volleyball 7 p.m.

• Prophetstown at Annawan • Sterling at LaSalle-Peru

On the tube TV listings

Today College football 7 p.m.

• Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas St., ESPN2

MLB playoffs 3 p.m.

• ALCS, game 4, Royals at Blue Jays, FS1 7 p.m.

• NLCS, game 3, Mets at Cubs, TBS

NBA preseason 9:30 p.m.

• Warriors at Clippers, ESPN

NHL 6:30 p.m.

• Blues at Canadiens, FSN • Stars at Flyers, NBCSP

Soccer 1:30 p.m.

• UEFA Champions, Roma at Bayer Leverkusen, ESPN2 • UEFA Champions, Bayern Munich at Arsenal, FS1 • UEFA Champions, Chelsea at Dynamo Kiev, FSN

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

2A Belvidere Regional Friday’s result • No. 8 Prairie Ridge 6, No. 10 Belvidere North 1 Today’s games • No. 2 Sterling vs. Prairie Ridge, 5 • No. 3 Belvidere vs. No. 7 Marengo, 7

W New England 5 N.Y. Jets 4 Buffalo 3 Miami 2

Friday, Oct. 23 • Championship, 5 Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Boylan Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27

Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville

W 3 2 1 1

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland Baltimore

W 6 4 2 1

Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City

W 6 2 2 1

East L T 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 South L T 3 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 North L T 0 0 2 0 4 0 5 0 West L T 0 0 3 0 4 0 5 0

2A Boylan Regional Saturday’s match • No. 9 Rochelle at No. 6 Freeport, 7 Today’s game • No. 1 Boylan vs. Rochelle, 5 • No. 4 Crystal Lake Central vs. No. 5 Dixon, 7 Friday, Oct. 23 • Championship, 5:30 Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Belvidere Regional winner, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

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Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista can’t get a glove on a hit by the Royals’ Alcides Escobar during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday in Toronto. The Blue Jays won 11-8 and now trail 2-1 in series.

Return to form

Blue Jays batter Royals in Game 3

BY HOWIE RUMBERG AP Baseball Writer

TORONTO – Troy Tulowitzki, Josh Donaldson and the slugging Toronto Blue Jays were eager to return to their homer dome after dropping the first two games of the AL Championship Series in Kansas City.

They showed everyone why.

The Blue Jays came out swinging and their rowdy fans were singing from the start, with Tulowitzki and Donaldson connecting in a six-run third inning as Toronto roughed up Johnny Cueto and the Royals for an 11-8 victory that cut Kansas City’s series lead to 2-1.

Veteran knuckleballer R.A. Dickey will try to get the Blue Jays even in the best-of-seven series this afternoon. He faces Kan-

sas City’s 6-foot-10 righthander Chris Young in Game 4.

Ryan Goins also homered and had a two-run single a game after his misplayed pop fly set off Kansas City’s winning rally Sunday.

The resilient Royals tried to come back this time, too, scoring four runs in the ninth before Roberto Osuna closed it out.

Even with a big lead, Tulowitzki lost his cool.

He was given a rare playoff ejection for arguing balls and strikes before the top of the eighth.

Tulowitzki, who struck out looking in the seventh, was restrained by teammates as he argued with plate umpire John Hirschbeck when the Blue Jays took the field for the eighth. Manager John Gibbons and bench

coach DeMarlo Hale also came out to break it up.

Despite being outhit 15-11 by the pesky Royals, Toronto pounced on Kansas City’s pitching in the first ALCS game in Toronto since 1993 for their most runs ever at home in the postseason – after scoring just three in two games in Kansas City.

The Blue Jays needed them, too. Kansas City scored four times off starter Marcus Stroman and then added four in the ninth, capped by Kendrys Morales’ tworun homer off Osuna.

Seemingly not distracted by the contentious federal elections that were being held in Canada on Monday, 49,751 fans serenaded Cueto with a sing-song “CuetoCueto!” chant from the game’s first pitch and never quieted down.

Cubs not sweating lack of performance POWER

1A Aurora Central Catholic Sectional Today’s games • Keith Country Day vs. Elgin Academy, 4:30 • Hinckley-Big Rock vs. Oregon, 7 Saturday’s game • Championship, 3

Volleyball Postseason pairings

Class 3A

Dixon Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 7 Kewanee vs. No. 8 Dixon, 6 • No. 5 Princeton vs. No. 10 Geneseo, 7 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 1 LaSalle-Peru vs. Kewanee/Dixon, 6 • No. 4 Rock Falls vs. Princeton/Geneseo, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner to Sycamore Sectional vs. North Boone Regional winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Plano Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 9 Sandwich vs. No. 11 Mendota, 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 2 Sterling vs. Sandwich/Mendota, 6 • No. 3 Kaneland vs. No. 6 Plano, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Sycamore Sectional vs. Boylan Regional winner, 7, Tuesday, Nov. 3

Class 2A

Newman Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 7 Prophetstown vs. No. 10 Bureau Valley, 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 2 Dakota vs. Prophetstown/Bureau Valley, 6 • No. 3 Fulton vs. No. 6 Newman, 7 Thursday, Oct. 27 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs.

Somonauk Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Lena-Winslow Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 8 Forreston vs. No. 9 West Carroll, 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 1 Lena-Winslow vs. Forreston/West Carroll, 6 • No. 4 Riverdale vs. No. 5 Morrison, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs.

Oregon Regional winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Oregon Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 9 Winnebago vs. No. 10 South Beloit, 6 • No. 8 Pecatonica vs. No. 11 Rockford Christian, 7 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 2 Keith Country Day vs. Winnebago/ South Beloit, 6 • No. 3 Oregon vs. Pecatonica/Rockford Christian, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs.

Lena-Winslow Regiona winner, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3

CONTINUED FROM B1

The 27-year-old was dominant in Game 1 at Los Angeles, striking out 13 while pitching seven scoreless innings in New York’s 3-1 win. Then he came back for Game 5 and worked six effective innings despite not having his best stuff.

The reigning NL Rookie of the Year matched Bartolo Colon for the team lead with 14 wins this year, but it was the gutsy start against the Dodgers that really cemented his place among the best young pitchers in the game.

“The second game was definitely a battle,” deGrom said. “I feel like it was more impressive just because it wasn’t easy. When you have your best stuff, it’s a lot easier to pitch.”

While deGrom has struggled in three career starts against Chicago, Harvey and Syndergaard provided a roadmap for the right-hander in the first two games of the series. Harvey and Syndergaard pounded the strike zone, getting ahead of the Cubs’ young sluggers and keeping them off balance.

The Mets started the Cubs with a strike in 43 of 68 at-bats in New York, according to STATS. They threw 177 of their 274 pitches for a strike, a 64.6 percent success rate.

Those are important numbers against the patient Cubs, who finished second in the majors to Toronto with 567 walks this season. St. Louis, Chicago’s opponent in the NLDS, threw a first-pitch strike 56.3 percent of the time and

Class 1A

Indian Creek Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 7 Paw Paw vs. No. 9 Hinckley-Big Rock, 6 • No. 6 Indian Creek vs. No. 11 Mooseheart, 7 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 2 Milledgeville vs. Paw Paw/Hinckley-Big Rock, 6 • No. 3 AFC vs. Indian Creek/Mooseheart, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Polo Sectional vs.

East Dubuque Regional winner, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 Erie Regional

The Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo arrives safely at first base ahead of Mets first baseman Lucas Duda (21) during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday in New York. The Mets won 4-1 to take a 2-0 series lead. had a 59.9 strike percentage for the series, and the Cubs clubbed 10 homers and walked 15 times.

“I don’t want our guys to change based on an umpire in the previous game, it could change in the next game,” Maddon said. “Regardless of the fact that the strike zone is a static or supposedly a static area, it’s not. It’s just depending upon the guy.

“So I prefer that we just stay with our normal patterns, and then we have to adjust sometimes during the course of the game. That’s it.

You just have to make adjustments, but you don’t necessarily want to change,” he said.

Bryant, who had two hits and drove in Chicago’s only run in Game 2, said everyone on the Cubs just has to stick to their own approach.

“We’ve gotten pretty far just the way we’ve been going,” he said.

“I think it’s a matter of, we’ve hit some balls hard and they haven’t been falling. That’s the

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way baseball goes sometimes.”

While Harvey, Syndergaard and deGrom rely on their electric stuff, Kyle Hendricks, the Game 3 starter for Chicago, is more dependent on location for his success. The Dartmouth graduate threw six shutout innings in each of his last two starts of the season, but was yanked in the fifth inning of his Game 2 start at St. Louis in the division series.

Job No. 1 for Hendricks against New York is stopping Daniel Murphy, who is one home run away from matching Carlos Beltran’s record of homering in five straight postseason games.

“He’s swinging a hot bat,” Hendricks said.

“Sometimes the best thing to do is pick your spots. See when guys are on base, when they’re not, when you can pitch around him. Regardless, when he comes up, you’ve definitely got to be careful. You can’t make any mistakes with him.”

Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 8 Hiawatha vs. No. 10 Polo, 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 1 Eastland vs. Hiawatha/Polo, 6 • No. 4 Erie vs. No. 5 Amboy, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances Polo Sectional vs. Aquin Regional winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

Pct 1.00 .800 .500 .400

PF 183 129 145 103

PA 103 75 139 111

Pct .500 .333 .200 .167

PF 126 128 112 113

PA 147 155 129 176

Pct 1.00 .667 .333 .167

PF 182 145 141 143

PA 122 108 158 162

Pct 1.00 .400 .333 .167

PF 139 107 136 127

PA 102 124 161 159

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 South W L T Carolina 5 0 0 Atlanta 5 1 0 Tampa Bay 2 3 0 New Orleans 2 4 0 North W L T Green Bay 6 0 0 Minnesota 3 2 0 Chicago 2 4 0 Detroit 1 5 0 West W L T Arizona 4 2 0 St. Louis 2 3 0 Seattle 2 4 0 San Francisco 2 4 0 Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Dallas Washington

W 3 3 2 2

Pct .500 .500 .400 .333

PF 144 139 101 117

PA 110 136 131 138

Pct 1.00 .833 .400 .333

PF 135 183 110 134

PA 94 143 148 164

Pct 1.00 .600 .333 .167

PF 164 96 120 120

PA 101 83 179 172

Pct .667 .400 .333 .333

PF 203 84 134 100

PA 115 113 125 160

Monday’s result Philadelphia 27, N.Y. Giants 7 Thursday’s game Seattle at San Francisco, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Buffalo vs. Jacksonville at London, 8:30 a.m.

Atlanta at Tennessee, noon Pittsburgh at Kansas City, noon Cleveland at St. Louis, noon Tampa Bay at Washington, noon Minnesota at Detroit, noon Houston at Miami, noon New Orleans at Indianapolis, noon N.Y. Jets at New England, noon Oakland at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Green Bay Monday, Oct. 27 Baltimore at Arizona, 7:30 p.m.

MLB LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by FS1 Kansas City 2, Toronto 1 Friday, Oct. 16: Kansas City 5, Toronto 0 Saturday, Oct. 17: K.C. 6, Toronto 3 Monday’s result: Toronto 11, K.C. 8 Today’s game: Kansas City (Young 11-6) at Toronto (Dickey 11-11), 3:07 p.m.

Wednesday’s game: Kansas City at Toronto, 3:07 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 23: Toronto at Kansas City, 7:07 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 24: Toronto at Kansas City, 7:07 p.m.

National League All games televised by TBS New York 2, Chicago 0 Saturday, Oct. 17: New York 4, Chicago 2 Sunday, Oct. 18: New York 4, Chicago 1 Today’s game: New York (deGrom 14-8) at Chicago (Hendricks 8-7), 7:07 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 21: New York (Matz 4-0) at Chicago (Hammel 10-7), 7:07 p.m. x-Thursday, Oct. 22: New York at Chicago, 7:07 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 24: Chicago at New York, 3:07 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 25: Chicago at New York, 7:07 p.m.

Monday’s box score

BLUE JAYS 11, ROYALS 8 Kansas City ab AEscor ss 5 Zobrist 2b 5 L.Cain cf 4 Hosmer 1b 5 KMorls dh 4 Mostks 3b 5 S.Perez c 5 AGordn lf 4 Rios rf 4

r 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

h 4 3 1 2 3 1 0 1 0

bi 0 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 0

Toronto

ab r h bi Revere lf 4 1 1 0 Dnldsn 3b 4 1 2 3 Bautist rf 3 0 1 1 Encrnc dh 5 1 2 0 Colaell 1b 3 1 0 0 Smoak 1b 1 0 0 0 Tlwtzk ss 4 2 2 3 Pnngtn 2b 0 0 0 0 RuMrtn c 2 1 0 0 Pillar cf 4 2 1 1 Goins 2b-ss 4 2 2 3 Totals 41 815 7 Totals 34 11 11 11 Kansas City 101 020 004 — 8 Toronto 036 010 01x —11 DP–Kansas City 1. LOB–Kansas City 8, Toronto 6. 2B–Zobrist 3 (3), Pillar (2).

3B–A.Escobar (1). HR–K.Morales (1), Donaldson (1), Tulowitzki (1), Goins (1).

SB–Pillar (1). SF–L.Cain.

IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City Cueto L,0-1 2 6 8 8 4 2 Medlen 5 3 2 2 1 6 F.Morales 1 2 1 1 1 1 Toronto Stroman W,1-0 6 1/3 11 4 4 1 1 Aa.Sanchez 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Lowe 1 0 0 0 0 1 Hendriks 1/3 3 3 3 0 0 Osuna 2/3 1 1 1 0 0 HBP–by Cueto (Ru.Martin). WP–Stroman.

T–3:13. A–49,751 (49,282).

Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 3 1 .750 Boston 2 1 .667 Toronto 4 2 .667 Brooklyn 2 3 .400 Philadelphia 2 4 .333 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 6 0 1.000 Atlanta 4 1 .800 Washington 3 1 .750 Orlando 3 2 .600 Miami 3 3 .500 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 4 1 .800 Detroit 2 4 .333 Chicago 2 4 .333 Milwaukee 1 3 .250 Cleveland 1 6 .143

GB — ½ — 1½ 2 GB — 1½ 2 2½ 3 GB — 2½ 2½ 2½ 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 4 0 1.000 Houston 3 4 .429 New Orleans 2 3 .400 San Antonio 1 3 .250 Dallas 0 5 .000 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 3 1 .750 Denver 4 2 .667 Portland 3 2 .600 Utah 2 3 .400 Minnesota 1 4 .200 Pacific Division W L Pct Sacramento 5 1 .833 Phoenix 2 2 .500 Golden State 2 2 .500 L.A. Clippers 1 3 .250 L.A. Lakers 0 4 .000

GB — 2½ 2½ 3 4½ GB — — ½ 1½ 2½ GB — 2 2 3 4

Monday’s results Charlotte 94, Chicago 86 Cleveland 103, Dallas 97 Boston 111, Brooklyn 105 Houston 120, New Orleans 100 Portland at L.A. Lakers, late Today’s games Indiana at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Milwaukee at Madison, WI, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Utah, 8 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s box score

HORNETS 94, BULLS 86 CHICAGO (86) Snell 1-4 0-0 3, Mirotic 3-9 4-4 13, Noah 2-8 8-15 12, Hinrich 1-6 0-0 2, Butler 8-19 2-2 18, McDermott 2-7 0-0 5, Brooks 1-8 0-0 2, Gibson 6-7 2-2 14, Portis 6-11 0-1 12, Moore 2-6 0-0 5. Totals 32-85 16-24 86.

CHARLOTTE (94) M.Williams 3-9 0-0 8, Zeller 0-3 1-2 1, Jefferson 3-9 3-4 9, Walker 8-16 3-7 22, Batum 5-12 3-4 14, Lin 6-8 5-9 18, Kaminsky 1-6 2-2 4, Lamb 0-2 0-0 0, Hawes 2-4 1-1 6, Hairston 4-5 1-1 11, Daniels 0-3 1-2 1. Totals 32-77 20-32 94.

Chicago 33 18 21 14 — 86 Charlotte 33 17 23 21 — 94 3-Point Goals–Chicago 6-27 (Mirotic 3-6, Moore 1-3, Snell 1-3, McDermott 1-5, Hinrich 0-3, Brooks 0-3, Butler 0-4), Charlotte 10-31 (Walker 3-8, Hairston 2-3, M.Williams 2-6, Hawes 1-1, Lin 1-1, Batum 1-6, Zeller 0-1, Daniels 0-2, Kaminsky 0-3). Fouled Out–Hinrich. Rebounds–Chicago 64 (Noah 13), Charlotte 54 (Lin 8). Assists–Chicago 20 (Noah 7), Charlotte 16 (Lin 5). Total Fouls–Chicago 26, Charlotte 16. Technicals–Chicago defensive three second.

A–8,769 (19,077).

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 6 0 0 12 20 Tampa Bay 4 2 0 8 19 Ottawa 3 2 1 7 19 Florida 3 2 0 6 16 Detroit 3 2 0 6 15 Boston 2 3 0 4 18 Toronto 1 3 1 3 12 Buffalo 1 4 0 2 9 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Rangers 4 2 1 9 18 N.Y. Islanders 3 1 1 7 17 Washington 3 1 0 6 13 Philadelphia 2 1 1 5 7 Pittsburgh 2 3 0 4 7 New Jersey 1 3 1 3 8 Carolina 1 4 0 2 11 Columbus 0 6 0 0 13

GA 7 15 17 9 13 21 17 14 GA 15 15 10 10 9 14 17 30

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF 5 1 0 10 21 4 1 0 8 19 4 1 0 8 14 4 2 0 8 20 3 1 1 7 14 3 3 0 6 14 2 3 0 4 16 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF San Jose 4 2 0 8 17 Vancouver 3 1 2 8 16 Arizona 3 2 0 6 16 Los Angeles 2 3 0 4 6 Edmonton 2 4 0 4 12 Anaheim 1 3 1 3 5 Calgary 1 4 0 2 10 Monday’s result N.Y. Rangers 4, San Jose 0 Today’s games Arizona at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Florida at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Washington at Calgary, 8 p.m.

St. Louis Dallas Nashville Winnipeg Minnesota Chicago Colorado

GA 14 13 9 13 15 14 16 GA 12 11 11 14 16 12 19

SVM SCOUTS BOYS SOCCER POSTSEASON 1A Aurora Central Catholic Sectional

When: Tuesday, Saturday Where: Aurora Central Catholic High School Teams: No. 1 Keith Country Day; No. 1 HinckleyBig Rock; No. 2 Oregon; No. 7 Elgin Academy Outlook: Keith Country Day was one of three teams to beat Oregon this season, a 4-0 shutout on Aug. 29. Oregon is on 16-match win streak since that loss. Hinckley-Big Rock is a perennial soccer power, and Elgin Academy has roared through the postseason despite being a seven seed.

Favorite: Keith Country Day SVM Prediction: Keith Country Day Darkhorse: Oregon Advancement: Winner advances to East Peoria Supersectional vs. winner of Peoria Christian Sectional, 6 p.m. Oct. 27.

2A Belvidere Regional

When: Tuesday, Friday Where: Belvidere High School Teams: No. 2 Sterling (17-1-3), No. 3 Belvidere (15-6-1), No. 7 Marengo (8-11), No. 8 Prairie Ridge (6-9-4) [defeated No. 10 Belvidere North 6-1 in Oct. 16 quarterfinal] Outlook: Sterling not lost since a 4-0 setback to Rock Island on Sept. 12, and are on a 8-match winning streak dating back to a 3-3 tie against Moline on Sept. 26. The Golden Warriors are looking to win its second regional title in as many seasons.

Belvidere is looking to set a program record for most wins if they beat Marengo on Tuesday.

Favorite: Sterling Darkhorse: Belvidere SVM prediction: Sterling Advancement: Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Boylan Regional winner, 5 p.m.

October 27

2A Boylan Regional

When: Tuesday, Friday Where: Boylan High School, Rockford Teams: No. 1 Boylan (14-2-3), No. 4 Crystal Lake Central (10-5-1), No. 5 Dixon (11-7-1), No. 6 Freeport (defeated No. 9 Rochelle 2-0 in Oct. 17 quarterfinal) Outlook: Dixon moves back up to the 2A ranks after spending a year with the small schools due to enrollment. Boylan received an IHSA multiplier waiver this season due to recent lack of success, dropping down from 3A. Crystal Lake Central won a conference title for the first time in 20 years.

Favorite: Boylan Darkhorse: Dixon SVM prediction: Boylan Advancement: Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Belvidere Regional winner, 5 p.m.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-KS11 PLAINTIFF Vs. Russell Bryson a/k/a Russell D. Bryson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00030 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 7/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/3/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER NINETY-NINE (99) IN MAPLE PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, PLATTED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, ON PAGE 53 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF LEE COUNTY, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-06-407-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 321 Sherman Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-01111.

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DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00032 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 7/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/3/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-15-22-101-020 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 Prospect Avenue, Amboy, IL 61310

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1501648.

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U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005KS11 PLAINTIFF Vs. Russell Bryson a/k/a Russell D. Bryson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00030 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 7/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/3/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-06-407-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 321 Sherman Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1501111.

Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY-DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs.

ANDREW A. BENTZ; ERICA L. BENTZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 14 CH 43 Address: 321 E. Bradshaw Street Dixon, IL 61021 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 August 4, 2015, I, Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on November 19, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Old Lee County Courthouse 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 321 E. Bradshaw Street, Dixon, IL 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-208-020 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $67,241.96 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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.

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 14 9989.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 14 9989

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NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. TWO OD THE TOWNS OF TAMPICO AND HAHNAMAN OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF UNION SPECIAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF THE TOWNS OF TAMPICO, PROPHETSTOWN and HUME, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

DRAINAGE NOTICE 02 TX 1

DRAINAGE NOTICE 02 TX 25

To All Interested Landowners: Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Drainage District No. Town of the towns of Tampico and Hahnaman of Whiteside County, Illinois, have set Monday, November 2, 2015, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. for the annual meeting of said Drainage District to be held at the law office of Rod W. Copeland located at 107 E. Third Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277

To All Interested Landowners: Notice is hereby given that the Comissioners of Union Special Drainage District of the towns of Tampico, Prophetstown and Hume, Whiteside County, Illinois, have set Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. for the annual meeting of said Drainage District to be held at the law office of Rod W. Copeland located at 107 E. 3rd Street Prophetstown, IL 61277.

Dated October 20, 2015 Board of Commissioners of Drainage District No. Two of the towns Tampico and Hahnaman, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Rod W. Copeland Attorney for said District 107 E. Third St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Phone: 815-537-2201 Fax: 815-537-2437 October 20, 2015

NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF UNION DRAINAGE & LEVEE DISTRICT #1 OF THE TOWNS OF ERIE & FENTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DRAINAGE NOTICE 02 TX 13 To All Interested Landowners: Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Union Drainage & Levee District #1 of the towns of Erie & Fenton, Whiteside County, Illinois, have set Tuesday, November 3, 2014, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. for the annual meeting of said Drainage District to be held at the law office of Rod W. Copeland located at 107 E. Third Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277 Dated October 20, 2015 Board of Commissioners of Union Drainage & Levee District #1 of the towns of Erie & Fenton, Whiteside County, Illinois Rod W. Copeland Attorney for said District 107 E Third Street Prophetstown, IL 61277 Ph: 815-537-2201 Fax: 815-537-2437

October 20. 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE TOWNS OF HUME and PROPHETSTOWN, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DRAINAGE NOTICE 02 TX 16 To All Interested Landowners: Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Union Drainage District No. 1 of the towns of Hume and Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois, have set Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. for the annual meeting of said Drainage District to be held at the law office of Rod W. Copeland located at 107 E. Third Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277.

Dated October 20, 2015 Board of Commissioners of Union Drainage District No. 1 of the towns of Hume and Prophetstown Whiteside County, Illinois Rod W. Copeland, Attorney for said District, 107 E. Third Street Prophetsown, IL 61277 PH: 815-537-2201 Fax: 815-537-2437 Oct. 20, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE TOWNS OF HAHNAMAN and MONTMORENCY, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DRAINAGE NOTICE 02 TX 19 To All Interested Landowners: Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Union Drainage District No. 2 of the towns of Hahnaman and Montmorency, Whiteside County, Illinois, have set Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. for the annual meeting of said Drainage District to be held at the law office of Rod W. Copeland located at 107 E. Third Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277.

Dated October 20, 2015 Board of Commissioners of Union Special Drainage District of the towns Tampico, Prophetstown, and Hume, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Rod W. Copeland Attorney for said District 107 E. Third St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Phone: 815-537-2201 Fax: 815-537-2437 th October 20 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. George F. Avery; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00032 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 7/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/3/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 14 AND PART OF LOT 15 IN BLOCK SIX (6) GILSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AMBOY, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT FIFTEEN (15) IN BLOCK SIX (6) OF SAID GILSON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AMBOY, SAID POINT BEING 81.22 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT FOURTEEN (14) IN SAID BLOCK SIX (6); THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT FOURTEEN (14), A DISTANCE OF 128.00 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT FIFTEEN (15); THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS FIFTEEN (15) AND FOURTEEN (14) TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 14; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 14 TO THE NORTH EAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 81.22 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PIN 02-15-22-101-020 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 104 S. Prospect Avenue, Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-01648.

Oct, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 2015

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FORM AN INSURANCE COMPANY The incorporator of AgPerspective Insurance Company, Brian Freise, herewith provides notice of his intent to form an insurance company to be known as AgPerspective Insurance Company, whose principal office will be located at 1315 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL 61021.

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Dated October 20, 2015 Board of Commissioners of Union Drainage District No. 2 of the towns of Hahnaman and Montmorency Whiteside County, Illinois Rod W. Copeland, Attorney for said District, 107 E. Third Street Prophetsown, IL 61277 PH: 815-537-2201 Fax: 815-537-2437 Oct. 20, 2015

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(IMPORTANT note: This is a Foreclosure Sale, there are two (2) notices. The first notice is the Legal Notice. It contains the legal description. Place this notice in the Legal Notice section. The second notice is the Real Estate notice. This notice does NOT contain the legal description and must be placed in the Real Estate section.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY-DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs.

ANDREW A. BENTZ; ERICA L. BENTZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 14 CH 43 Address: 321 E. Bradshaw Street Dixon, IL 61021 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 August 4, 2015, I, Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on November 19, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Old Lee County Courthouse 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A PART OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 27 IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON), BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK TO A POINT WHICH IS 250 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHERLY, 150 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK; AND THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 150 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 321 E. Bradshaw Street, Dixon, IL 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-208-020 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $67,241.96 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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.

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Illinois Finance Authority on November 6, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at 500 E. Monroe, 11th floor conference room, in Springfield, Illinois. At the hearing, the Authority will consider issuing its Agricultural Development Revenue Bond in an aggregated principal amount to exceed not $230,000.00. Proceeds to be used

by Michael P. Taylor and Stephanie L. Taylor for the purchase of all or a portion of the cost of farmland reached by driving from Sterling, IL travel on IL Route 40 North 3.0 miles to Fulfs Road, go West on Fulfs Road 3.0 miles to Luther Road. Then go North on Luther Road 0.75 to property on West side of Luther Road.

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For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 14 9989.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF VS Debra J. Frazee; Kenneth K. Frazee; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 80 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: DEBRA J. FRAZEE; Kenneth K. Frazee; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lots 6,7 and 8 in Block 1 in Teats and Blagg`s Addition to the Village of Erie, Whiteside County, Illinois, excepting that part used and occupied for railroad purposes.

Commonly known as: 1303 Main St., Erie, IL 61250 and which said mortgage was made by, Kenneth K Frazee and Debra J Frazee, husband and wife; Mortgagor(s), to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 152142003; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270 on or before NOVEMBER 12, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 15IL00237-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 14 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the owning, persons conducting and transacting the business known as Halls Auto Repair located a 108 E. Lincolnway, Franklin Grove, IL. 61031.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 14 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Clean Krystle Housekeeping located at 703 Medinah Ct., Apt. B, Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 14th day of October A.D. 2015.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R11, Plaintiff, Vs. ANGELINA HOWEL; LEE EUGENE HOWELL; BLACKHAWK AREA CREDIT UNION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 49 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: LEE EUGENE HOWELL UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT SEVENTY-FIVE (75) IN FARGO ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, ALL IN LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1201 Elm Place, Dixon, IL 61021 PIN # 07-08-04-354-005 and which said Mortgage was made by: Angelina Howell and Lee Euguen Howell, Wife and Husband, the Mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Book 0512 Page 1218; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Denise McCaffrey-Ehrmann Clerk of the Circuit Court 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 on or before November 5, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 223 W. Jackson Boulevard, Ste. 610 Chicago, IL 60606 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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2BR., 1BA garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

4BR, 3BA, 810 W 15th St. $1,100/ mo. + $1,100 dep.

815-590-8400.

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2 cemetery lots located at Garden of Faith Chapel Hill Memorial Park 714 Section S. 1 & 2 asking $1500 & transfer fee applies 928-715-7576

FOR RENT

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NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

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AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 800-481-8312

HEALTH / MEDICAL

Requirements:

LPN's and RN's needed in Sterling for a long term Pediatric case 10pm to 8am shifts Full and Part-time avail.

Nurses must have a current valid Illinois nursing License and they must have had it for over 1 year.

Call 815-6255575 for more information or apply at 3408 East 23rd St., Sterling

• Assemblers • Machine Operators • Parts Cleaners • Painters

Benefits:

Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois

Visit ww www ww.wickbuilding gs.com and click Careers to apply or call 888-438-9425 to request an application.

CNAs Up to $1500 Sign-on Bonus We are looking for dedicated professionals to assume key full and part time positions on our nursing team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage, PTO, vacation and holiday pay; medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); and much more!

For an immediate and confidential interview, apply in person or call Lynette McFadden at (815) 284-3393 or email/ fax your resume in confidence to dixon@tutera.com 815-284-2066.

Dixon

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St. Dixon, IL Parkway Center is seeking part time Nurse.

Applications can picked up at 1801 Ave. G Sterling

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Seasonal Farm Help & Drivers wanted

FT/PT. $20/hr + OT. $30/hr if hauling Hazmat. Minimum of 5 yrs exp. driving or running large farm equipment. May be permanent position after harvest.

Send Resume or Apply: Brechon Farm Services, 1270 IL Rt. 26 South, Dixon, IL 61021. jerry@brechonfs.com No Calls Please

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5 to 10 people needed to start immediately, full time positions. No exp. nec. Oppt'y for advancement.

Potential Earnings of $500/wk Doing open interviews Call Mark 563-424-4479 to reserve a spot!

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative has immediate openings for Teacher Aides. 29 ½ hours weekly, minimum starting wage $9.50/hr., no health benefits.

Must be 20 years of age. Openings in Rock Falls, Sterling, and Prophetstown. If interested contact: Laurie Heston, Director, by e-mail: lheston@bi-county .org or fill out an application at the main office, 2317 E. Lincolnway, Suite, A, Sterling, IL, or call 815-622-0858

NEW TODAY Bi-County Special Education Cooperative, located in Sterling, has an immediate opening for a Bilingual (Spanish) Administrative Assistant; 12 month salaried position with benefits. Must be able to interpret/ translate (speaking and written), computer skills a must (Word, Excel) knowledge of Google Docs helpful.

Send resume to: Office Manager, Kari Pillars, 2317 E. Lincolnway, Suite A, Sterling, IL 61081 or email kpillars@ bi-county. org

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CDL class A Driver wanted Dedicated Run from Oregon, IL to Dewitt, IA. 2nd/3rd shift Pay by load.

Med, Dental, 401K. Call 815-562-1800 or E-mail resume to: rochelle@ cushingtrans. com CDL class A Driver wanted For intermodal Transportation in Rochelle, IL Home Daily. Pay by mile/load.

Med, Dental, 401K. Call 815562-1800 or Email resume to: rochelle@ cushingtrans. com Days Inn and All American Bar & Grill/Rock Falls, IL Now Hiring Experienced General Manager 2 yrs minimum experience.

Food & beverage preexperience ferred. Send Resume & Salary Requirements to: humanresources @akhospitality.net Experienced Custom Applicators Ag background a plus.

FT positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248 Experienced Grill person must be flexible and able to weekends. work $8.25/ hr. to start.

Apply in person at O'Dawgs 10 E. 4th St Sterling.

RAYOVAC,INC.adivisionofSPECTRUMBRANDS,INC. aaleadingglobalconsumerproductscompanysupplyingbatteries, speciaaltypetsupplies,andshavingandgroomingproduct,hasthefollow wing

FU ULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIE ES ORDER FILLERS - DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATES 2ND SHIFT ENTRY LEVEL RATE – $12.92 2ND SHIFT SPECIALIST RATE - $14.78 Rates above include shift premium & average bonus % MATERIAL M HANDLERS - RECEIVING ASSOCIATES S 1ST, 2ND & 3RD SHIFTS ENTRY RATE OF $11.80 SPECIALIST RATE OF $13.55 MACHINE OPERATORS - PACKAGING ASSOCIATES M 1st SHIFT ENTRY RATE OF $11.55 1ST SHIFT SPECIALIST RATE OF $13.65

Full-Time Second Shift Full-Time 2nd Shift Positions Positions

Health,Dental,Vi Vsion,PaidVacation,Paid i Holidays,Paid Leave,Short rt Term Disability ty,Life Insurance,Great Incentive Program,Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Per diem for meals when traveling, TravelTime pay when traveling

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Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

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Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

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NOW HIRING

Construct post frame buildings safely, effi fficiently & with the highest quality ty; Lift ft at least 75 pounds; Work at heights of at least 20 feet safely & in full safety ty compliance; Learn quickly with attention to safety ty and quality ty; Work outdoors with some travel away from home; Provide excellent customer service & communication in compliance with all policies & standards; Pass a drug screen & physical

Equal Opportunity ty Employer

2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043

MOBILE HOMES

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NEW TODAY

Wick Buildings has a strong history of 60 years and 70,000 buildings across the Midwest.When you join Wick Buildings, you are not just an employee - you are an OWNER! Wick Buildings is proud to be Employee Owned.

We need enthusiastic and competent construction workers to join our established crew based in the Milledgeville, IL and surrounding areas.We need you to meet the demand for our quality ty Wick Buildings. If you have the drive, the ambition, and a positive att ttitude - join us!

Compensation range is $12.50-$15.00, with a chance for a pay increase aft fter a 60 day review. In addition,Wick Buildings off ffers Quarterly Incentive Bonuses.

STERLING

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WOOSUNG

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Construction Crew

Cute 2BR, yard, C/A, Why Rent?™ 604 Avenue D $568/mo.

815-878-7399

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 1ST SHIFT ENTRY RATE OF $18.00 PER HOUR ALL POSITIONS ABOVE ELIGIBLE FOR ONUS UPTO 10% PAY OUT POTENTIAL PER QUARTER BO R. Seee full job description with requirements and apply onlinee at www.spectrumbrands.com/careers Search jobs and filter by Dixon An Equal Opportunity / AA Employer Successsful completion of background check and drug screen is reqquired.

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

PART TIME SECURITY GUARD 3rd Shift Weekends Packaging and Distribution Center, Dixon Illinois has the following full time job opportunities Production and Facility Maintenance Coordinator with 3+ years of management experience in a production manufacturing environment,plans and develops support and coverage for facility improvements,maintenance, and building projects. Supervises and schedules both facility service and production maintenance staff. Maintains various company systems and equipment on all company property associated with operations.

Electronics Technician with 2+ years of electronics experience in a manufacturing environment who installs,maintains,and tests electrical systems and components on packaging machines and ensures systems and components meet established specifications. Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical issues to resolve electronics down to component level, determine root cause of issue, and recommend corrective actions. Must have PLC programming and electronics technologies experience.

Positions require the ability to perform lifting up to 50 pounds, constant walking,standing,bending,twisting,stooping and reaching.

Both positions qualify for a quarterly bonus with potential up to 10% of gross earnings.

To see complete job descriptions and be considered please apply online at www.spectrumbrands.com/careers.

Successful completion of a background check and drugs creening required for all positions.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Qualified candidate will control access to and monitor the physical property. Ability to follow Post Orders and direct visitors. Punctuality and professionalism a must.

Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO.

1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, IL M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Due to continuing growth, Serenity Hospice & Home is seeking a full-time MSW to join our hospice team.The Social Worker position requires an MSW degree and one (1) year of social work in a health care setting. Candidates must be organized, flexible, emphatic, and believe in delivering quality end-of-life care. Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle are essential, as the position will require local travel. Previous experience in hospice care and computer-based charting a plus.

Applications are available on our website www.serenityhospiceandhome.org or call 815-732-2499 for more information.

Pinecrest Community, a continuing care retirement community, in Mt. Morris, IL, is currently seeking a full-time staff member in the Maintenance Department. The position requires operational experience in building mechanics with emphasis on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, basic knowledge of building construction, and computer skills. Must be able to carry out work tasks independently.

To take a closer look at Pinecrest and complete an application, just log on to: www.pinecrestcommunity.org

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS! Winning Wheels has openings for RN/LPN nurses, and are offering a $1,500 Sign on Bonus!

Shifts: Days (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) or Nights (6 p.m. - 6 a.m.)

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and bonuses.

Apply online at: www.winninggwheels.com Or in person to Brittany Herwig, Administrator 701 E. 3rd St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Applicants must complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

815-989-8320

Dumpster Rental

Asphalt

Painting

*Seal Coating *Crack Repair *Asphalt Repair *Line Striping *Infrared heat patching License, Insured & Bonded 815-632-9555

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Excavating

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Cleaning Service

Advanced Cleaners Maid/Janitorial Carpet

A&M Excavating & Demolition Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

Farm Services BENNY'S On The Spot Welding Service •On Site Welding •Repair Services Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Call Benny 779-245-3364

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Residential Painting & 15 years experience •Painting Inside & Out •Power Washing •Decks (815)973-0858 shazta@msn.com

Power Washing

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

A+ Cleaning Service If you would like your house to be cleaned call Stephanie @ 815-652-2146

★★★★★★★ JR's Property Maintenance ★★★★★★★★

D & G House Cleaning & Prepping Service •Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly availability.

Home or Office •Move in or out, one time extensive deep cleaning.

Home, rental, or estate.

•One Time Special Occasion Cleaning We can work with you to achieve whatever it is you need!

Call for Free Estimate 815-718-1714 815-718-0054 O.C.D Green Cleaning Services Reasonable rates for Organizing.

Cleaning or Decorating your home. We use non-toxic organic cleaning products.

815-625-5811 ★Professional★ ★Cleaning★ Non-Toxic Pet Friendly Supplies Insured & Bonded Call 815-590-9426 for an estimate.

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PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)631-4122

www.mullerslane farm.com

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement Morris Handyman ** 30 Years Plus ** ** Experience ** -Kitchen & Bath Remodeling -Flooring, Siding, Sewer Roding 779-861-2509

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

Call Theresa today!

Special Rates!

•Hedge Trimming •Interior Painting •Deck Painting •Mulch Delivery ------------•Hauling •Clean Out •Interior Painting •Dry Wall/Plaster Repair •Spray Texture •Skim coat •Pressure Washing •General Labor •Friendly Service •Small jobs welcome ------------Serving Whiteside County References Available Senior Discounts

Call Jamie Richards for a FREE quote!

815-213-3383 Local Cell#

Remodeling

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Dale Collin Stump Grinding Call 815-564-7892 *Free Estimates*

Tree Service Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Snow Removal Snow Plowing Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

Nate's Tree Service

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Windows

815-973-3613

CLARK'S

Roofing/Siding

The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

GREAT RATES

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Water Softeners

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

Stump Removal

Roofing

IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

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HANDYMAN/ GENERAL CONTRACTING Bathroom/Kitchen Rehabs, Complete Remodels, Drywall Painting, Flooring (tile, linoleum, wood, carpet) All types of home repairs.

Free Estimates Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428 LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Leaf clean up •House clean up •Large hauling (dirt, gravel, sand) •Gutters •Pressure washing •Snow Plowing •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Storage Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Handyman Fully Insured Free Estimates!

TV Repair

TELEVISION

Property Maint.

PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE

Roofing/Siding

*Tree Removal *Trimming *Lot Clearing Fully Insured & FREE Estimates Through Month of October Remove One Tree Get Free Stump Removal

815-677-8682 Nate Nicklaus

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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2013 Ford Explorer Limited – $24,995 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ – $15,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2015 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T – CALL Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT – $16,900 Vaessen Bros (866) 909-3894

2015 Ford Explorer Limited AWD – $37,999 Majeski Motors (815) 625-9600

or apply in person 8-11am Wednesdays & Thursdays at 104 Maple Ct. Rochelle, IL.

2014 Nissan Versa Note SV – $13,375 Auto Store (866) 863-4167

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GREEN RIVER VETERINARY SERVICES Looking for a fulltime VETERINARY TECHNICIAN/ ASSISTANT. Licensed technician preferred.

Compensation is competitive, based on experience and education. Pick up an application at: Green River Veterinary Services, 609 West North Street, Walnut, IL 61376 GREEN RIVER VETERINARY SERVICES Is looking for KENNEL ATTENDANTS. Must work weekend & holidays, required. Experience preferred. Duties include walking, feeding, medicating, & bathing animals. Cleaning, facilities, answering phones, assisting clients & more.

Pick up an application at: Green River Veterinary Services, 609 West North Street, Walnut, IL 61376 There is currently a position open for a head cook in a school cafeteria.

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Wanted P.T. Housekeeper Must pass background check Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

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

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

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If you need help with house cleaning, grocery shopping, paying bills or other misc. errands Please contact 815-875-7208

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Tuesday 8-5 & Wednesday 8:00 - 11:30 1st Congregational Church 905 Dixon Ave. Many misc. items & clothes for all ages, also many kitchen supply items.

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

815-445-6151.

Vintage Kindergarten desk; wood & metal $60 815973-5630

APPLIANCES

710

30” Gas GE stove, stainless steel; 4 yr old $300 815-2884360

NEW TODAY All Maytag stainless steel double door refrig. Freezer on bottom, ice maker and water in door. Used 6 mo.; Range top Microwave, used 6 mo.; gas range 32in. Approx 2 yrs. old.

815-3260672

APPLIANCES

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

WOOD / FUEL

746

Firewood - Hardwoods split, delivered & stacked within reason.

815-626-6875

FURNITURE

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Floral couch, light green $250. Lamps & large picture, piano. 815-499-8470 after 4:30 pm.

Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

New Sears white Bookcase F/Q headboard $45 815-973-5630 Vintage Ethan Allen 3 piece Pine “Old Tavern” desk & shelving unit. $500. 815-973-5630

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52 Pills for Only $99.00. Your #1 trusted provider for 10 years.

Insured and Guaranteed Delivery. Call today 1-877-560-0963 Vintage AMF Whitely Trim Ride exercise bike $10 815-973-5630

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

WANT TO BUY 795

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

6-7 mo. old free kittens to good indoor homes, various colors. Moving soon, need them gone.815-535-8657

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

PLEASE help rescue our cats, and a couple kittens! Need a good indoor home!

815-590-7625

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, washer, table & chairs, recliners, gas stove, sofa, dresser, bedroom set, freezer, refrig.

815-718-4385.

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NEW TODAY Wanted: Tea Cup Chihuahua, size adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

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Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN & GARDEN

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IH 5HP B&S garden chopper, exc. cond. Heavy duty.

Not a wood chipper. $300. 815973-3223.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

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785

Bowflex Ultimate 2. Used very little all accessories & books $400 815-718-0046

New GoGo Scooter. Exc. condition.

With rechargeable batteries. $900 815-625-2422

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).

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TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

Miter Saw like new $85 815-284-0970

2 Valances- custom made, 76”x18” Exc. cond. $30.

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Air Compressor 3.5 HP, Campbell Hausfeld $70.

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1988 Cadillac 60K mi. Loaded, leather, everything works perfect.

Must see! $4500.

815-994-1614.

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1989 Jaguar XJ6, $700/obo. Needs work. Call 815564-0297.

Duro Star Welder Generator, 50-210 amp, 4000 watt, never used. $1299 new, sell for $950.

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2010 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited,leather, gray, 34,448 mi., brand new tires, $18,500 815-631-7213

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815-499-2539

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925

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A.T.V.S

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TRAILERS/RVS

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