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SERVING ROCK FALLS, STERLING AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1854

TWIN CITIES | TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

A sweet tooth for tourism Chocolate among the draws that could help entice visitors to take self-guided tours of the area

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – The road to tourism growth could be paved with chocolate.

When Janell Loos took the reins as director of Rock Falls Tourism, one of

her priority projects was setting up selfguided tours that could benefit businesses in Rock Falls and Sterling. Marketed with rack cards, hotel specials, and maps that can go mobile, they can be designed for tourists who are walking, biking, or driving.

The first tour likely to come to fruition

is a Twin City Tour de Chocolate. Loos said chocolate has been a successful lure in other towns, and it could have a direct impact on many businesses.

“A chocolate tour is one of the first things I wanted to do when I started this job,” Loos said. “We could conceivably have 24 businesses that could benefit

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when we draw up the maps.”

Loos is working with Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau to find some grant money for the tours. The regional CVB offers a matching grant for such tourism ventures.

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BYRON

Fire claims two lives

Third person taken to hospital

BY VINDE WELLS AND KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ Shaw Media

Fields dreams of

BYRON – One person survived the fire that killed a woman and child Wednesday, Byron police said in a news release sent late this afternoon.

The survivor of the morning fire was taken to Rockford Memorial Hospital for treatment, Chief Todd Murray said in the release.

No further information, including the person’s injuries, age, sex, where he or she was found or his or her relationship to the other victims, was released Wednesday.

“Responding agencies provided aid to an injured child and adult,” the release said. “Byron Ambulance transported both individuals to Rockford Memorial Hospital where the child was later pronounced dead.

Rescue workers located a deceased adult in the residence.”

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LEE COUNTY

It’s time to get personal with students ABOVE: Walt Fields, 91, of Fulton, shows the program from the night his college basketball team was inducted into the Indiana Hall of Fame. He served in the Pacific with the Navy during WWII, then joined the Brooklyn Dodgers’ farm system. As a teacher, a coach, and an MLB scout, sports has been a consistent thread through his life. AT TOP: Walt’s baseball, signed by his Daytona ball team.

Baseball saved Walt Fields’ life,

but as much as he loved it, he knew he had to take himself out of the old ball game and forge a different path for himself and his family. But he never lost his love for America’s pastime

Speaker tells area educators they need to get on board with personalized learning

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

FULTON – Walt Fields wasn’t thinking about his future, the fact that baseball didn’t pay much, or that he couldn’t play forever. He was only thinking about catching the baseball.

With the bases loaded and his Valdosta Dodgers an out away from eking out a victory, the cleanup hitter launched a fly ball tagged for beyond the right field fence. Walt, the centerfielder, read the ball off the bat, broke on a beeline for the fence, leapt and took away a grand slam.

“I had to save that game for my pitcher,” he said.

“The pitchers loved me, and I loved baseball.”

Funny. He’d just gotten done asking his manager, William Welp, for his release from the Georgia ballclub. At that time, Walt was worried for his future.

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

AMBOY – It’s been 12 years since Roger Cook took over as superintendent of the Taylor County school district in Kentucky and started creating what is known today as personalized learning.

Today, he speaks to districts coast-to-coast, preaching the gospel of a district that hasn’t had a dropout Online extra in 10 years, and whose Read this story at schools have all reached saukvalley.com to the state-ranking summit that is School of Distinc- watch part of Roger Cook’s presentation on tion.

He spoke at Amboy High personalized learning.

School on Wednesday to a crowd of 100-plus, predominantly made up of Amboy staff, but also including other area districts’ administrators who accepted an invitation from Amboy Superintendent Jeff Thake.

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“I was a poor guy, and I knew I needed to quit this screwing around,” he said. “But he said, ‘No, I’m not going to release you.’”

Welp asked him a favor: Stick around so the Dodgers’ scouting director, Wid Mathews, could see him play.

Fun fact: Mathews later would become general manager of the Chicago Cubs – the other team that courted Walt heavily as he served in the Navy in World War II. When Mathews, once a fantastic outfielder in his own right, saw Walt make that game-saving grab?

“He said, ‘Hey, kid, have you got your bag packed? We’re going to Daytona Beach, and you’re going to play every day,’” Walt said.

Thus began a series of instances in which he tried but failed to get out of sports, only to put his fingerprints on the annals of dozens of professional, college and high school teams.

Quick learner Walt finished the season in Class D Daytona Beach, where he hit .302, a full 100 points higher than he hit in Valdosta. He struck out just four times in 106 at-bats, compared to fanning 17 times in 67 at-bats in Valdosta, a testament to his raw talent, not to mention how quickly he learned.

After all, he’d never had any coaching growing up, but he organized games for the 12 siblings on the family farm, where they used cow chips for bases.

They didn’t have baseball in high school, so he played hoops. He was a flat-out grinder who couldn’t shoot a lick, but he could jump over opponents for rebounds and beat everyone to loose balls.

So he’d never seen 90-mph fastballs until he returned from the Pacific and joined the Brooklyn Dodgers’ farm system. He sure as heck had never seen any of

Online extra Read this story at saukvalley.com to see more photos of Walt Fields, including Walt’s letter of invitation from the Dodgers, sent in April 1946, after his Navy service ended. the other junk pitchers threw, and back then, off-speed stuff was the bulk of a pitcher’s arsenal.

Even though in a few months he beefed up his average, all but eliminated his strikeouts, and carved out a reputation as a dynamo of a centerfielder, he made good on his pledge to himself.

He went to college at Butler University, where he would play baseball and basketball.

The Dodgers sent him a contract in December of his freshman year, telling him to report to spring training. He never responded.

“Oh, was it hard, and I never told anybody at college,” he said. “I never stopped thinking about baseball. I just loved it. I often think, ‘What if I’d stayed?’”

Welcome to the real world Eager to get on to the next chapter of his life, Walt graduated from Butler in 3 years with his physical education degree. Little did he know how good the next chapter would be.

He took a job teaching and coaching in Early Park, where he met a beautiful grade school teacher, Dorothy Abbott. They were married that year, and would have five children, seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Walt taught and coached – with great success – in three school districts, setting up programs in all of them, before trying to get out again. A college buddy told him about new Catholic school that had opened in Indianapolis, Scecina Memorial High School, so he took a job there.

Then the mother of all opportunities came along: Marian College (today Marian University) needed an athletic director and coaches.

“Oooh … It was pres-

tigious, and there was ego,” he said. “I figured I’d like to give it a try before I hang up my spikes. You want to make a contribution to society that’s worthwhile.”

He was there about 15 years and, after helping a community college in Ohio develop, he finally retired in 1978 after setting up a number of programs and the financial aid system at the school.

Dorothy’s father had died, and left the house she grew up in along U.S. Route 30 between Morrison and Fulton, to her and one of her sisters – the same house Walt lives in today.

She wasn’t wild about moving back to the boondocks, but it was time to settle down and enjoy their family and the picturesque woods behind the house.

“Dorothy was so supportive, and she let me do what I wanted to do,” Walt said. He lost her 11 years ago.

Save situation Walt got to scratch the baseball itch again through a stint as a Major League Baseball scout. He still adores the game, as he should. He says it saved his life.

He grew up on a farm in Batesville, Indiana, where his dad, a WW I hero in the infantry, fell on hard times.

“He was a good man, but got to drinking,”

Walt said. “It was a dysfunctional family. Actually, it was tough on us.

Playing ball saved my life.”

Walt developed a stutter as a result of the dysfunction, and it actually helped get him in the door with the Chicago Cubs.

After he’d tried out with the Dodgers in Indy, he hitchhiked to the Cubs’ and White Sox’s spring training site in French Lick, Indiana.

Sox manager Jimmy Dykes, who’d been feuding with Cubs manager Jimmy Wilson, was being interviewed by reporters when Walt made his way through the scrum. Once he got Dykes’ attention, stuttering, he accidentally called him Jimmy Wilson. Dykes kicked him out of camp, but once Wilson heard about his nemesis’ reaction?

“He said, ‘Get him a uniform,’” Walt said.

Colorful anecdotes aside, there are a handful of Halls of Fame that boast Walt’s name.

Perhaps most notable, however, was an honor he received about a year ago, when a handful of former Marian students established the Walter Fields Scholarship for incoming freshmen.

“Only a smattering of those kids were really quality players,” he said. “but we built such a bond that those kids last year scrounged up $50,000 and created a scholarship in my name.

That’s the best tribute you can ever get: that people have an appreciation for what you’ve done.”

Thursday, October 20, 2016

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ERROR? Getting it right We care about accuracy, and we want to correct errors promptly.

Please call mistakes to our attention at 815-2842222 or 815-625-3600, ext. 5501 or 5502.

Correction ROCK FALLS – A 16-year Rock Falls girl was stopped for speeding in the 700 block of Fifth Street at 2:40 p.m.

Monday. She was given a notice to appear in court on the charge.

Her gender was reported incorrectly in the police reports in Wednesday’s editions.

We regret the error.

POLICE Sterling Police

Sergio Barrientos-Delgado, 34, of Sterling; 10:50 a.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of West Fourth Street; Rock Island County warrant – contempt of court (no insurance); posted bond.

Olivia E. Kerber, 17, of Walnut; 5:04 p.m. Tuesday at East Fourth and Second Avenue; disobeying red light; citation issued.

Loren P. Boyd, 37, of Sterling; 8:25 p.m. Tuesday at East Lynn Boulevard and 12th Avenue; disobeying stop

sign; citation issued.

Rock Falls Police

Girl, 16, of Rock Falls; 2:40 p.m. Monday in the 700 block of Fifth Street; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff

Leslie Nicolosi, 61, of Rockford; Tuesday; Ogle County warrant – driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Justin Anders, 39, of Rochelle; Tuesday; Ogle County warrant – failure to appear; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Robert Saul, 73, of Oregon; 2:45 p.m. Tuesday at 271 Margret Fuller Drive; disorderly conduct; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Amboy Police

Ruben Valdez Jr., 20, of Joliet; 4:46 p.m. Friday at Mason Avenue and Bluff Street; speeding,44 mph in a 30-mph zone; citation issued; posted bond.

State Police

Dawn E. Little, 31, of Davis Junction; 3:59 p.m. Tuesday at state Route 72 and Armour Road in Ogle County; improper passing at an intersection; citation issued.

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ABOVE: Bi-County Special Education Cooperative student Harley Jo Gengenbach (right) waits on April Johnson (left) and her daughter, Nizhoni, 5, on Wednesday at Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling as they pick out which flavor of Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s custard will satisfy their sweet tooth. Students in the special education program were selling custard to help raise money for programs such as Adopt-A-Grandparent, Festival of Trees, holiday caroling, and Operation Christmas Child â&#x20AC;&#x201C; through which shoeboxes are packed with toys and sent kids around the world. Students will sell custard again Thursday. Custard flavors include Reeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peanut Butter Cup, cookie dough, cookies and cream and brownie thunder. If pizza is more to your liking, Bi-County students will hold another fundraiser Tuesday at Pizza Hut, 709 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wait on customers and bus tables from 5 to 8 p.m., and 20 percent of sales during that time will go to help the students with their community service projects. BELOW: Barb Eikenberry hands a customer a pint of custard.

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A wall outside the Old Lee County Courthouse has been collapsed for 3 years, and city and county officials are trying to decide who should pay to fix it.

Next meeting

The Lee County Board next meets at 9 a.m.

Nov. 22 in the third-floor boardroom of the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St. Go to leecountyil.com for an agenda or more information.

Witzleb said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to take action on a problem that should have been fixed years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we ought to go ahead, and suck it up and get it done and start some long-range planning on it,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Board Vice Chairman John Nicholson contacted Dixon-based Mirror Landscapes Inc., the

company the city contacted for repair estimates, and said it would be about $26,000 to fix the wall along Ottawa Avenue.

He said the company wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to get the stones until the spring, but they could lock in the bid until then.

Board members Jim Wentling and Tom Kitson said the Ottawa proposal should go through the finance committee before taking any action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to see it come through finance, at least, so we know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on,â&#x20AC;? Wentling said.

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DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lee County Board members are tired of pointing fingers at who should pay to fix the old Lee County courthouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collapsed retaining wall.

The county owns the portion of the wall along Ottawa Avenue and Third Street, and the city and state are responsible for the other half along Galena Avenue and Second Street.

A section on Galena Avenue collapsed in 2013, and the city, which is responsible for maintenance of that part of the wall, argued the collapse occurred from a flaw in the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow for drainage between the concrete and limestone.

The Illinois Department of Transportation offered to spring for $10,000 toward the repairs, and the city reached out to the county to split the rest of the cost.

Repairs would range from $23,665 to fix just the collapsed area to $45,757 for the entire side, and the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution would be about $6,832 or $17,878.

Last month, county board members were split on the partnership, citing concerns that it would create a precedent for them to fund repairs for property they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own.

On Tuesday, however, the board spoke about taking a more proactive approach to fix the collapse and think ahead about the stretch along Ottawa Avenue, which is showing signs of deterioration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take to get it done, I think we need to pool our resources and get it done,â&#x20AC;? board member Rick Humphrey said.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Edwin J. ‘Ed’ Brechon INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. – Edwin Joseph “Ed” Brechon, 76, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. Ed was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and cherished his family above all else.

Ed was born Edwin Joseph Brechon on Sept.

6, 1940, in Dixon, the oldest of six children born to Margaretta and Edward Brechon. Raised in the Catholic faith, he attended Newman Central Catholic High School, Class of 1958, in Sterling, and received a political science degree from St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa.

On Aug. 11, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Melissa Reuter, and raised five daughters. Anyone he met heard about each of his daughters and their accomplishments, whether they wanted to or not. After a long career in finance, he retired in 2006 from General Electric Co. He had a lifelong love of anything to do with baseball, especially his favorite team, the New York Yankees. He loved vintage cars, garage sales, and was the only person we knew who read every single article in a newspaper in its entirety. He was a friend of Bill W., and proud of his 44 years of sobriety.

Ed is survived by the mother of his daughters and the love of his life, Melissa Reuter Brechon;

his daughters, Michelle Brechon, Annette (Steve) Kuyper, Janelle (Dave) Brechon, Suzette (John) Bielinski, and Nicolle (Chris) Rogers; eight grandchildren, Jared (Melissa) Kuyper, Jerame (Cassi) Kuyper, Myriah Bielinski, Alisha and Anna Brechon, Tara Brechon, and Lucas and Tessa Rogers; three great-grandchildren, Connor, Tyler, and Hannah Kuyper; three siblings, Mary (Larry) Wallin, Marcella (Tom) Kitson, and Marty (Jean) Brechon; sister- in-law, Margaret Brechon; and many special nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Margaretta Brechon; and brothers, Richard and John Brechon.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel, 2300 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota. Visitation also will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Richard’s Catholic Church, 7600 Penn Ave. South, Richfield, Minnesota. A luncheon will follow. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

Memorials may be made to Newman Central Catholic High School, 1101 W. 23rd St., Sterling, IL 61081, toward scholarship and tuition assistance for students.

Today’s visitation: Patricia A. Keller of Amboy, 5-8 p.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Today’s funeral: Douglas G. Ricklefs, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

Friday visitations: Esdell “Dwain” Foster of Rockford, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Jacob Ryan Williamson of Sterling, 9-11 a.m. at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals: Patricia A. Keller of Amboy, 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amboy.

Wayne A. Schneider AMBOY – Wayne A. Schneider, 61, of Amboy, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Jones Funeral Home in Dixon handled arrangements.

Eleanor Voss MORRISON – Eleanor Voss, 95, of Morrison, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison handled arrangements.

ROCK FALLS – Marlene J. Edwards, 82, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at her home.

Marlene was born Oct. 29, 1933, in Sterling, the daughter of Herman and Agnes (Dundon) Stutzke. She was employed at General Electric Co. in Morrison for 40 years.

Marlene was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Marsha (Robert) Fontana of

Jacob Ryan Williamson of Sterling, 11 a.m. at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Esdell “Dwain” Foster of Rockford, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Saturday visitation: Marlene J. Edwards of Rock Falls, 9-10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Saturday funerals: Marlene J. Edwards of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Tina F. Vail of Dixon, noon-4 p.m. at Loveland Community Building in Dixon.

Jerome A. Zentz of Byron, 1-4 p.m. at the American Legion in Dixon.

Clearwater, Florida; six grandchildren, Michael, Angela, Patrick, Michelle, Christopher, and Sean; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

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

A gathering of family and friends will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, and the memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

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STERLING – Jacob Ryan Williamson, 14, of Sterling, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

He was born Dec. 7, 2001, in Sterling, the son of Donald Williamson and Lisa Gordon.

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King, and Danielle Corley; his brothers, Gabriel Phillips and Justin Phillips; his Gregory Hemminger STERLING – Gregory Hemminger, 60, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at CGH Medical Center.

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paternal grandparents, Jack and Becky Williamson; his maternal grandmother, Linda King; and many friends.

A gathering of family and friends will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls, and the memorial service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Les Funderberg, officiating.

McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

Jerome A. Zentz BYRON – Jerome A. “Chromie” Zentz, 65, of Byron, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at his home.

Jerome was born March 13, 1951, in Dixon, to LeRoy and Georgia (Roeder) Zentz.

He is survived by his son, Scott (Tammy Nantz) of Dixon; granddaughter, Anna and Ashley, both of Dixon; his brother, Gary (Susan) Zentz of Nelson; his sisters, Cheryl Wright of

Wisconsin, Renee Sibley of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Lorrie (Tim) Canady and Linda (Carl) Bushar, both of Rock Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Randy and Craig.

A celebration of life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 1120 W. First St., Dixon.

Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris is handling arrangements.

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Esdell Foster ROCKFORD – Esdell “Dwain” Foster, 73, of Rockford, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Aperion Care Amboy.

Dwain was born Aug. 30, 1943, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the son of Manford and Sally (McKalip) Foster. He married Barbara Burall on June 13, 1964. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2004. He was employed at Frantz Manufacturing for 25 years.

Survivors include one daughter, Melissa Foster of Rockford; one son, Dwain (Glenna) Foster of Hazel Green, Wisconsin; one sister, Barbara (Robert) Rude of Rockford; one

brother, Donald (Mary) Foster of Paragould, Arkansas; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one sister, Elizabeth Edwards.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with Pastor Jason Borton of Harvest Time Bible Church, officiating.

Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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Fire Chief Galen Bennett, however, told the Rockford Register Star that the boy’s father and a police officer were performing CPR on the child in the yard when firefighters arrived.

The names of the other two victims, and their relationship, also was not released, although they are presumed to be the mother and her 3-yearold son.

According to Bennett: The fire at 2020 Silverthorn was reported around 6:40 a.m. by someone who had stopped to pick up the boy.

Firefighters could hear smoke alarms going off when they arrived. The woman was found dead on the couch on the first floor; the boy was upstairs in his bedroom when the fire started.

“There was very little flame, but there was smoke throughout the house,” Bennett said.

“The smoke was heavy in the upstairs and in the basement.”

The state fire marshal’s investigator said the fire appears to have started near the couch, but how is still a mystery. The woman reportedly was not a smoker, and no space heater or electronics such as a computer or cellphone were found near the origin of the fire.

Ogle County Sheriff’s Department and Byron

police are assisting in the investigation. The State Police Crime Scene Investigators also were on scene.

The home sustained heavy smoke damage but is salvageable, Bennett said, adding that this is Byron’s first fatal house fire in more than a decade.

Her autopsy was done this afternoon; a call to the Ogle County Coroner’s office seeking preliminary results was not returned.

The boy’s autopsy is scheduled for today.

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Blackhawk Waterways has put together its own chocolate trail – a self-guided tour of its four-county region that includes Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties. The tour hits everything from bed and breakfasts and restaurants to candy shops and bakeries.

The CVB has put together itineraries with lodging specials for up to 3-day trips. Motorcoach tours also can be arranged for small or large groups.

Secondhand stores is another business segment targeted for the local guided tour circuit.

Stores like Minor Treasures, Treasure Chest, and Showplace Antiques and Treasures are among the businesses that Loos is working with.

“These businesses tell me they have many customers who travel more than an hour to come to their stores,” Loos said.

While barn tours have been done in the area for many years, Loos would like to do one of the barn quilt variety. Carroll County still organizes a similar event.

Sterling Main Street Executive Director Janna Groharing said her limited dealings with selfguided tours have been well-received.

“We already have a selfguided mural tour, and an architectural walk,” Groharing said. “It’s a work in progress, but we are certainly open to doing whatever we can to promote the area.”

The importance of collaboration is magnified by the fact Sterling has no hotels. That means the city receives no hotelmotel tax revenue, which serves as the primary source for funding local tourism efforts.

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is optimistic about the potential for more collaborative efforts in the tourism arena.

“The Rock Falls Tourism board gets that tourism has to be regional in scope,” said Kris Noble, the chamber’s executive director. “How many tourists come in and just stay within the Rock Falls city limits?”

Collaboration will be needed for a tourism project that’s on Whiteside County Economic Development Director Gary Camarano’s radar. Information is being gathered to make the county a one-stop regional shop for filmmaking. An office would be set up that offers all the information needed for everything from staking out sets to the permitting process.

Noble said rural communities are in danger of dying if they don’t pull together regionally.

“Cross-promoting is so important – we want people to play here and spend money here, and we don’t care which side of the river they’re on,” Noble said.

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Consider Thake the choir. He’s been working on bringing personalized learning to Amboy since February 2015. But the same way Cook didn’t know exactly what he was creating when he aimed to address every child’s needs, and the same way Taylor County started small and built, built, built, Thake and his staff have pumped the brakes on launching a new learning system next fall.

“It will probably be later,” Thake said.

“We’re going to move at the speed we’re capable of moving. Next fall was going to be too fast.”

Many of his teachers are mastering the Google databases vital to personalized learning, and after Cook’s 90-minute presentation, they broke into two sessions to teach each other the ropes.

“There is so much power in teachers sharing with teachers,” Thake said. “They’re diffusing all the apprehension each other has.”

He said backing off the commitment to launching next fall has eased teachers’ concerns.

“That was a huge load off a lot of staff members’ minds,” he said.

Some Amboy teachers are trying out selfpacing. For instance, an

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Roger Cook, superintendent of the Taylor County school district in Kentucky, speaks to a crowd of more than 100 area administrators and staff Wednesday about personalized learning at Amboy High School.

English teacher gave out a week’s worth of homework last Friday, only to have two students complete it in a day.

Taylor County has built a six-spoke system of learning environments: traditional, self-paced, project-based, virtual, peer-led, and Cardinal Academy.

In self-paced, students can fulfill the learning standards’ demands and advance grade levels during the school year.

Project-based puts an emphasis on hands-on learning.

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Visit taylor.kyschools. us for more information on the school district and personalized learning. Amboy Superintendent Jeff Thake recommends also visiting thrively.com to learn more about helping kids discover their passions. ods in which students can choose to learn online, recover credits, or take classes that wouldn’t have otherwise fit their schedule.

Through peer-led, star students pair up with atrisk kids.

The cream of the crop are chosen and interviewed for Cardinal Academy.

Cook said 32 seniors graduated in spring with an associate degree.

In Taylor county, teachers and students alike can choose the learning “spoke” that works for them, and that it doesn’t necessarily dictate who’s advanced.

The Taylor County staff warned that negativity will abound, and urged teachers and administra-

tors to pick each other up rather than dwelling on naysayers.

“If you say it won’t work, you’re right: It won’t work,” Cook said.

“If you say scheduling’s going to be a nightmare, it will be.”

He offers incentives to students and teachers, and even offered teachers more money at the outset, knowing change isn’t easy – especially when negative people get in the way.

“The bus is going one way: personalized learning,” Cook said. “If you don’t like it, find another bus.”

At least one administrator, Stan Adcock, superintendent of the Paw Paw school district, left Wednesday’s meeting converted. He said he initially simply indulged Thake because they’re longtime colleagues, but ended up being sold on the concept.

Selling his district could be a much bigger task.

“I’m going to drop this on my school board and teachers,” he said. “But if I stutter, I’m cooked, so how do I get a hold of more information?”

Put together a team, visit taylor.kyschools.us, or come on down for a visit, the Taylor County staff said.

“These guys are the ultimate goal, what they’re doing,” Thake said. “We still have a lot of work to do, but we are going to get there.”

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

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Take a walk Saturday – an anti-polio walk What we think We encourage area residents to support Saturday’s End Polio Now Walk in the Twin Cities and boost local Rotarians’ efforts to help eradicate poliomyelitis.

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llinois hasn’t had a recorded case of polio since 1983, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Rotary clubs across the world hope to achieve the same results, internationally, as soon as 2018.

We’re proud that area Rotarians have been involved in this noble campaign, known as the Polio Eradication Initiative.

On Saturday, members of Rock Falls Rotary and Sterling Noon Rotary have an event scheduled to raise polio awareness and funds to fight the disease.

Their joint End Polio Now Walk will step off at 9 a.m. from Larson Shelter in Centennial Park, Rock Falls.

It’s a non-competitive walk that will follow the Hennepin Canal north, cross the Rock River on the walking path into Sterling, and return to Centennial Park along the same route.

Registration, which begins at 8:15 a.m., is free, but donations are welcome. Those who give $20 will receive a brightred End Polo Now T-shirt while they last.

When Rotary’s global initiative started nearly 30 years ago, polio was on the rampage. Nearly 1,000 new polio cases were reported every day, adding up to more than 350,000 cases a year.

By contrast, as of earlier this week, only 26 cases had been reported worldwide this year – in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria.

Younger Illinoisans may not have any firsthand recollections of polio, but older family members likely do – along with circular scars on their arms or legs left by the polio vaccination process.

While the state’s first recorded polio epidemic struck 100 years ago, the epidemic from 1940 to 1956 saw an average annual number of cases rise to 1,631, according to the state Health Department.

In 1952, the state had 4,001 reported cases of polio.

Causing death to some of its victims and paralysis, temporary or permanent, to others who survived it, polio was a frightening illness.

Thankfully, after the Salk vaccine became available in 1955, polio cases sharply declined in Illinois.

Saturday’s anti-polio event comes 2 days ahead of World Polio Day on Monday.

With 2 years remaining until the 2018 target for a polio-free world, Rotarians could use all the help they can get to raise funds and awareness.

We encourage the public to lend its support to this important cause.

EDITORIALS ELSEWHERE | ELECTION 2016

Read and weigh issues first Don’t vote unless you earn the responsibility through research Belleville News-Democrat Editorial Board

TV celebrity Mike Rowe – of Ford trucks, dirty jobs and doing it because somebody’s gotta – recently was asked to use his celebrity to encourage people to get out and vote.

He declined. His reasons should give us all pause.

“Regardless of their political agenda, my celebrity pals are fundamentally mistaken about our ‘civic duty’ to vote.

There is simply no such thing. Voting is a right, not a duty, and not a moral obligation. Like all rights, the right to vote comes with some responsibilities, but let’s face it – the bar is not set very high,” he said.

Simply said, you

shouldn’t encourage someone to vote just to vote. Educating oneself about candidates and issues is a time-consuming task that should not be reduced to a whim inspired by a Hollywood personality’s earnest plea.

Our initial reasons for creating a public education system were so that we would produce voters capable of evaluating and understanding the choices they were making at the ballot box.

Thomas Jefferson wrote in support of public education that: “The functionaries of every government have propensities to command at will the liberty and property of their constituents. There

is no safe deposit for these but with the people themselves; nor can they be safe with them without information. Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe.”

SO DESPITE PAST exhortation on these pages to get out and vote, you won’t be hearing that this year. Instead, consider this the campaign to get out and read, and then only after you have invested the time to understand the issues and to weigh the choices, should you get out and vote.

That will mean you don’t choose someone based on who you think will win. You won’t rule out other-party candidates because they might help or hurt a major-party candidate. You won’t just pick the lesser of evils.

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Our initial reasons for creating a public education system were so that we would produce voters capable of evaluating and understanding the choices they were making at the ballot box.

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You will make informed choices because you have earned that responsibility by doing your homework and weighing the information against your values and understanding. ... [G]et busy.

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Renewed focus needed to boost recycling efforts TINA CHRIST Dixon

My son (a DHS alumnus) recently graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering and a certificate in wind energy.

Every time he is home, both his father and I get lectured on the mistakes we are making while recycling our waste. This had me wondering whether anyone else was also following incorrect guidelines when recycling, too.

As I don’t recall ever being given specific instructions as to what is recyclable, what isn’t, does everything need to be rinsed, or whether labels need to be removed, I wonder whether an article going over the proper recycling regulations and standards could be done.

Given the state of our planet, recycling is a major topic that everyone should be address-

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

What do you think?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com ing. Global warming is no longer a warning but a significant fact. If we want to preserve our planet for future generations, I would think everyone would want to participate, especially if they understand how easy and important it is.

I also wonder whether recycling is a regular practice within the Sauk Valley business districts. If not, it should be.

I would even go so far as to suggest we should have some type of legislation that requires at least some recycling be done by both businesses and citizens alike.

We have only one planet, and given the water shortages being experienced by California and other states, it would behoove us to take care of what is left of our natural resources.

I truly hope you find

this as newsworthy and important as I do. If not “new” information, a reminder always goes a long way to compliance.

Thank you for listening.

OK trade deal before Obama leaves office GERARD C. LAMMERS Dixon

There are several things that everyone should know about the TransPacific Partnership.

Economists approve of international trade because essentially it is a swap that both parties must win or it will not happen. Sometimes noneconomic incentives are involved to override the win-win outcome, but it is also possible that they can make the deal even more attractive.

When a country buys more than it sells, an “unfavorable balance” is said to occur. But the flow of goods and services is “favorable.” The outflow of money can rattle around the globe, but what makes it work is that

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it ultimately must be used for purchases back home.

If “home” is the United States, equity positions must be prohibited; i.e., only our goods and services can be bought. We thus are in the happy situation of “buying low and selling high.” Such a deal!

Although consumer costs have lowered, some workers are now available – a euphemism for being unemployed. It is not fair to make some lose jobs so that the rest enjoy lower prices. If the private sector cannot absorb the man-hours, the government must step in with local jobs, retraining or relocation.

A tax on imports could be logically levied to pay for the additional governmental outlay.

President Obama recognizes the economic benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but he sees a stronger, strategic purpose for it. The partners are all China’s neighbors, and together they form a fence to deter China’s recent expansionistic ambitions.

Trans-Pacific Partnership is not the atrocity that

most people say it is. We should follow Obama’s leadership and approve it before he leaves office.

Turn in unused prescription drugs Saturday Dr. THOMAS M. ANDERSON Chicago

It’s so common. You have a few extra pills left over from a prescription and keep them on hand “just in case” you need them again.

While it may seem practical, it can be extremely dangerous.

Leftover medications, especially opioid painkillers, are an easy target for abuse. The majority of teens abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends – often right out of the home medicine cabinet.

In fact, ordinary expired or unused prescriptions you may have at home are helping fuel an epidemic that kills nearly 80 Americans a day.

How do you get rid of these medications safely? Start by calling

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your police department or pharmacy – many are licensed collectors authorized to receive and dispose of these medications safely.

In fact, there’s no better time to start than this weekend. Saturday is the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day. Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois are hosting special medication disposal events.

If you don’t have time to make a call, just type “DEA drug take back” into your web browser to pull up a page that allows you to search for participating agencies.

Illinois is the nation’s fourth largest collector of unused medications with 24 tons of unwanted medicines collected at the last DEA Take-Back event alone. Look out, Texas, California and Wisconsin – let’s see whether we can finish at No. 1!

Note to readers: Thomas M. Anderson, M.D., is president of the Illinois State Medical Society, Chicago.

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ELECTION 2016 | RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

Combative exchange during final debate LAS VEGAS (AP) – Threatening to upend a basic pillar of American democracy, Donald Trump refused Wednesday night to say he would accept the results of the November election if he loses to Hillary Clinton.

The Democratic nominee declared Trump’s resistance “horrifying.”

Trump has spent the days leading up to Wednesday night’s presidential debate warning voters that the election will be “rigged.” Asked whether he would accept the results, he said, “I will tell you at the time. I’ll keep you in suspense.”

Earlier, Clinton forcefully accused Trump of favoring Russia’s leader over American military and intelligence experts Wednesday night, as the Republican nominee pointedly refused to accept the U.S. government’s assertion that Moscow has sought to meddle in the presidential election.

In a combative exchange in the final presidential debate, Clinton charged that Russian President Vladimir Putin was backing Trump because “he’d rather have a puppet as president of the United States.”

Trump denied any relationship with Putin and said he would condemn any foreign interference in the election. But he notably refused to accept the intelligence community’s assessment that Russia was involved in the hacking of Democratic organizations. The Clinton campaign has also said the FBI is investigating Russia’s involvement in the hacking of a top adviser’s emails.

The third presidential debate opened with a measured, policy-focused discussion – a stark contrast to the heated and highly personal clashes that defined the earlier contests. However, Trump quickly reverted to his previous style of repeatedly bursting in to interrupt Clinton as well as moderator Chris Wallace of Fox News.

The 90-minute contest in Las Vegas came just under 3 weeks before Election Day and with early voting underway in more than 30 states.

The candidates outlined starkly different visions for the Supreme Court under their potential presidencies, with the Republican declaring the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion would be

overturned by his judicial nominees.

Clinton vowed to appoint justices who would uphold the ruling legalizing abortion, saying, “We have come too far to have that turned back now.”

Trump pressed Clinton on immigration, accusing her of wanting an “open borders” policy, a characterization she vigorously disputes. The Republican, who has called for building a wall the length of the U.S.-Mexico border, said that under a Clinton presidency, “People are going to pour into our country.”

Clashing on trade, Trump said Clinton had misrepresented her position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, noting that she had originally called it the “gold standard” of trade agreements. Clinton shot back that once the deal was finished, it didn’t meet her standards.

“I’ll be against it when I’m president,” she said.

For Trump, the debate marked one of his final chances to reshape a race that appears to be slipping away from him. Clinton’s campaign is confidently expanding into traditionally Republican states, while Trump’s narrow electoral path is shrinking.

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Feb. 48.15; April 56.20 Sugar: March 22.95 Cotton: Dec. 71.10 T-Bonds: Dec. 164 7/32 Silver: Dec. 17.68 Gold: Dec. 1270.00 Copper: Dec. 2.1035 Crude: Dec. 51.56 Dollar Index: Dec. 97.95 Ethanol: Nov. 1.599

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Already unpopular with a majority of Americans, the GOP nominee has been battered by recent revelations of his vulgar comments about women and a string of sexual assault allegations.

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Disappearing act ended relationship Dear Abby, I was “ghosted” by a woman I had been in a long-distance relationship with. It lasted 4 years until one day she just never responded again.

We are both parents, both 30, so it’s hard for me to understand how someone could do this to a person you’ve had a history with and claim to love. It seems like a child’s reaction. I’m finding it hard to move past this, because I have no idea what happened.

I feel blindsided. Could she have been hurt or died? I have no one to contact and no way to know. My question is, how does one go about moving past this, since it wasn’t a typical breakup?

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

I would really appreciate your thoughts.

– Can’t Go Forward Dear Can’t Go, What the person did was cowardly, but I’m sorry to say it isn’t that unusual these days.

What is unusual is that during the 4 years you were in a relationship,

you never met any of her friends or family, and have no idea how to contact her. Are you absolutely sure she is who she claimed to be and not a catfisher?

I agree that for someone to do what she did was childish. It was also brutal, and you might need counseling to help you get over it and learn to trust again.

Dear Abby, My question might seem odd, but your advice would be appreciated.

I have family who live in another city and have a medium-sized active dog. I have invited them to visit me in my newly built home, which has soft pine floors through-

out. I mentioned to them that I would like to supply dog booties when they visit so their dog’s claws – and the grit that gets caught up between its toes – would not scratch my brand-new floors. We are a family who has always removed our shoes when we enter a home.

I have tried inviting them numerous times over the past 2 years, but they always have an excuse why they can’t visit. Another family member told me that a comment was made that, “If we have to put booties on our dog and they want a showcase home, then it will be empty of us.” Am I being silly and too particular with my request and thereby

causing ill feelings within the family?

– Dog Booties In Canada Dear Dog Booties, Your request is neither picky nor “silly.” After paying top dollar for a new floor, I know I certainly wouldn’t want somebody’s pet scratching it up. A considerate guest would either comply or leave the dog at home. If they prefer not to accept your invitation, let them.

ger cook for her, and it has changed the family dynamics. How can I cope with this without being angry?

– Sad Down South Dear Sad, Allow me to offer two suggestions. Either have your granddaughter bring food with her that she can eat, or widen your repertoire by learning to prepare one vegan dish the entire family can enjoy along with her.

Dear Abby, I love to cook for my family. My granddaughter has now become a vegan. It has taken away my enjoyment for the fun meals we used to have. I can no lon-

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.

9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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

Line dancing, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815-6251370.

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

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

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

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

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

Bridge, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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

Mexican Train dominoes,

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

Mexican Train, 12:30 p.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

Meditation, 1:30 p.m., Home of Hope Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Rockford Bell Credit Union, 4 E. Main St., Mount Morris.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Game Night, 6:30 p.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, Oct. 20 Biscuits & gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

Coffee, 8 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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

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

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Join Us for Java community coffee, 9:15-10 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815-622-2800.

Cards and Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center,

401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815456-3000.

Bags, 10 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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

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

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

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

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

Mexican Train, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6228220.

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

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

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions,

5:30-6:30 p.m., lower level, United Way of Whiteside County building, 502 First Ave., Sterling, 563-210-6516.

Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., 815-535-3665.

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

Friday, Oct. 21 Sewing machine cleaning, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Princeton Public Library Matson Meeting Room, 698 E. Peru St.. Register: 815-875-1331.

Coffee, 8 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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.

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Stretch & Move, 9 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center,

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, 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.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230.

National Association of Health Underwriters Continued Education Class, 9 a.m., 6 E. 23rd, Sterling, 800-798-1771.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St.,

Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, this is your meeting; 7 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

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

Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m.,

Immanuel Lutheran Church, state Route 52 N, Amboy.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Rochelle Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., women’s, closed, back door, Reformed Church Parsonage, 703 14th Ave., Fulton.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., state Route 26, Polo.

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District 73 meeting, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., Polo.

Saturday, Oct. 22 Overeaters Anonymous, 9 a.m., Gateway Faith Fellowship parsonage, 701 14th Ave., Fulton, 563-321-8577.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, 9 a.m., open; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics

IN BRIEF Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old Timers; 7 p.m., open, family fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m. closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, in the back of Lifescape Community Services, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-535-3748, 24-hour hotline 844-678-7684.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5 p.m., lower-level entrance, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll, 630-709-7807.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., steps, traditions, closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Shearer sues for royalties Harry Shearer once was part of a group that went to 11. Now he’s going to court.

The “This Is Spinal Tap” writer and costar has sued Vivendi for $125 million.

Shearer says the principals have each been paid $81 for merchandise and $98 for music – in the entire 32 years since the film’s release. Shearer wants Vivendi, which acquired the rights, to give him back-royalties.

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Pumpkin Fest set for Saturday downtown STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

MOUNT CARROLL – Get pumped up for Mount Carroll Pumpkin Fest, which is set for Saturday in the city’s downtown.

Activities start at 7:30 a.m, with registration for a 5K zombie run at Raven’s Grin Haunted House, 411 N. Carroll St. The race starts at 9; there will be a $15 fee charged at registration. Proceeds will benefit the West Carroll Grade and Intermediate Schools equipment program.

Other activities, all of which are free, are: • The last farmers market for the year, from 8 a.m. to noon in the 100 block of East Market Street.

Vendors will offer pumpkin bread, muffins, pies,

and other baked goods.

• Paint-a-pumpkin for children in preschool through fourth grade, at 10 a.m.

• A decorated pumpkin contest for all ages, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downtown. Artists can bring their decorated pumpkin and register at the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce information tent. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated and best carved. Judging will be at 12:30 p.m., with winners announced after the pumpkin races.

• “Speaking of the Dead – Historic Accounts of Mount Carroll’s Myths & Legends,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third floor of Riverview Antiques, 409 N. Main St. Characters in period dress will give accounts of some of

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Pumpkin racers get ready to let their wheeled gourds go at the 2012 Mount Carroll Pumpkin Drag Race.

The races will be part of this year’s Pumpkin Fest set for Saturday. the city’s historic figures.

• A children’s costume parade, Halloween story and craft time, at 10:30 a.m. Children can gather on the east side of the courthouse square, then take part

in a parade that will end at Mount Carroll Library, 208 N. Main St., where Halloween stories and crafts will follow.

• Pumpkin Cousin minigourd races at 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 5 to 10 pick out gourds, customize them with provided decorations and wheels, and race them down the track.

• Pumpkin slingshot competition, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the old burning grounds at the bottom of Market Street.

Groups of three can launch mini-pumpkins using a three-person slingshot.

• Pumpkin Street Bowling at 11:30 a.m. in front of Mount Carroll Bowling Center, 206 N. Main St. The center also will sell grilled pork chop sandwiches, and offer Oktoberfest beer on tap.

• A Spooky Tails pet costume contest, at noon on the courthouse lawn.

Prizes will be awarded for best cat, best dog, most unique, and best me-andmy-pet combo. Pets must

remain leashed. Owners are responsible for all cleanup.

• A Pumpkin Jam Musical Showcase at noon, highlighting youth musicians at the courthouse bandstand.

• The fifth annual Pumpkin Street Drags, in front of Pharmacy Center, 101 W. Market St. Registration is at 12:30 p.m., and racing starts at 2, with cash prizes in five different brackets. Real pumpkins must be mounted on a chassis or wheels on independent axles, and will be sent rolling down the street. Prizes also will be awarded for best decoration and most innovative design.

Go to mtcarrollil.org or the find Pumpkin Fest on Facebook for more information.

WHAT’S GOING ON

ART EXHIBITS At CGH Medical Center STERLING – The newest installment at the healing art gallery, “Spirit of the Heart,” is on display through Nov. 11 in the Main Clinic Atrium.

The gallery is in the north hallway between the hospital and the main clinic at CGH Medical Center, 101 E. Miller Road.

The show features selections from CGH employees, volunteers and physicians. Several pieces will be sold, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the CGH Auxiliary.

Email info@cghmc.com for information.

At The Next Picture Show DIXON – Artists Rick Borrett, Graydon Cafarella, Beverly Garcia, Kitto, Ellen Mumford, Sydni Reubin and Stuart Roddy created live art during TNPS Rocks Art earlier this month at the gallery, 113 W. First St. Their completed works are for sale through a silent auction, which concludes Oct. 29.

Patricia Moore is the exhibiting artist through Oct. 29.

The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Go to thenextpictureshow.org or call 815-2854924 for more information.

At Sauk Valley Community College DIXON – Visiting artist Chris Holbrook will present “Works on Paper” from Monday to Dec. 2 in the art gallery on the second floor on the east end of campus, 173 state Route 2.

A special reception will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2.

Holbrook is a draftsman, printmaker, mixed media artist and clay sculptor, and a diversely talented artist whose practice involves crossover influences. He is an adjunct faculty member at Bradley University.

Admission to the exhibit and reception is free.

Contact Sauk art professor Glenn Bodish at glenn.s.bodish@ svcc.edu or call 815-835-6250 for more information.

At Sterling High School STERLING – Oil and acrylic paintings by Linda Von Holton, a 1983 SHS graduate, will be on display through Oct. 27 in the library at the school, 1608 Fourth Ave. Von Holton is a full-time artist.

Several paintings in the series will be sold.

Call 815-625-6800 for more information.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At Bear’s Showtown USA LYNDON – Reflex Blues Band will play from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the bar, 102 E. Commercial St. At Cochran’s Pub STERLING – DJ Krazy Karl will provide entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday at the bar, 13464 Galt Road.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Killbourn will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Upcoming: Oct. 28, Shine; and Oct. 29, DJ Hollywood At Cragel’s PROPHETSTOWN – The Funnies will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Oct. 29 at the bar, 345 Washington St. Upcoming: Nov. 12, Reflex Blues; Dec. 17, Rout 38; and Dec. 31, Soft Thunder

At Froggy’s Bar and Grill ROCK FALLS – DJ Sexay Sexton will provide entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 28 at the bar, 215 W. Second St. At Henry’s Double K MOUNT CARROLL – Shine, a new band featuring Cal Stage, will play with special guest Ethan Bell from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday at the bar, 834 S. Jackson St. Admission is $5 and includes a free wristband with a meal.

At King Pin Saloon FULTON – Dirt Road Rockers will play with special guest Problem Child from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the bar, 18675 13th St. At Main Street Bar and Grill WALNUT – Reflex Blues Band will play from 8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 29 at the bar, 110 S. Main St. At Starlight’s Theatre STERLING – J Criss and Starlight’s All-Star Band will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the venue, 314 First Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge.

Call 815-564-8430 or go to starlightstheatre.com for more information.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot Karaoke & DJ will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Southern Ride will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, and Shotgun Jane with special guest Drum Rave will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: Oct. 28, Vice Squad; and Oct. 29, Slick Trigger Oct. 29 Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers STERLING – Country gentleman Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 8 to 11:30 p.m. at Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St. Upcoming: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 12 at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway

COMEDY Saturday Comedian to perform DEER GROVE – Tom Garland will provide some laughs at 8 p.m.

at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

Tickets are $8 at the door or in advance. Dinner will not be sold at this show.

Call 815-438-5282 for more information.

Nov. 4 Improv group at restaurant DEER GROVE – OMG Improv from the Chicago Comedy Club will perform its special “Eve of Election” set at 8 p.m. at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

Tickets are $8 at the door or in advance. Dinner will not be sold at this show.

Call 815-438-5282 for more information.

CONCERTS Today Area musician to perform DIXON – Joel Ross, a pianist, vocalist, and 26-year director of the Kantorei boys choir in Rockford, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Third St. Ross has performed solo recitals and chamber music, and has appeared at choral conventions, jazz festivals, and in musical theater, and co-owns Randee’s Music Center in Rockford. He has degrees in music and business administration from North Park University in Chicago.

Phidian Art Club is organizing Ross’ concert.

Friday Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open-stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m.

Admission is free, but donations are

accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Saturday Pianist to perform DIXON – Vitlaus von Horn, a pianist, will perform Schubert’s Impromptu, Op. 90, No. 3; Impromptu, Op. 90, No. 4; and Sonata Op. 42 at 4:30 p.m. in the Men’s Club Room at Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. Admission is free to the all-ages event.

Area bands to play in Fulton FULTON – Condor & Jaybird and Soldout War, both of the area, will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. at Awesometown Music/Video Production, 514 13th Ave. Tickets are $10, and are available at Awesometown and at the door.

Go to facebook.com/awesometownmvp, facebook.com/ condor.jaybird or facebook.com/ soldoutwar for more information.

Oct. 28 Music, more at Post House DIXON – Fourth Fridays Open Mic will begin at 7 p.m. at the Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Each musician or band performs four songs, and a jam session will follow.

Instruments are acoustic, a sound system is provided, and many different styles of music are featured. Poets and short-story writers are welcome.

Admission is by donation, which will go to help cover utility costs.

Call 815-288-9263 for more information.

Oct. 29 Folk show at TNPS DIXON – Contemporary folk musician Anne Hills returns to The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., for a performance at 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers at the door. Call 815-285-4924 or email nps@grics.net to reserve tickets.

There also will be a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Nov. 4 First Fridays in Mount Morris MOUNT MORRIS – The First Fridays Open Stage music show returns to Pinecrest Grove Community Center and Theater, just off McKendrie Street at 500 Evergreen Lane.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show at 6. Food and beverages will be sold at McKendrie Street Cafe.

Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles. Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-9730942 for more information.

Nov. 6 Small ensembles to perform CLINTON, Iowa – Musicians of the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform in small ensembles at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Ave. “The Music of Friendship” will feature the musicians in the more intimate setting of chamber music, written by composers for their friends or patrons.

Tickets, which cost $15 for adults and are free for students, are available at Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust St., Sterling; Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy, 124 E. Main St., Morrison; and at the door.

Go to clintonsymphony.org for more information about the program.

CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOWS Saturday Quartermania at Eagles Club ROCK FALLS – A Quartermania event is set for 5 p.m. at Rock Falls Eagles Club, 321 W. Second St. Participants can buy bidding paddles for $5 each and bid up to four quarters on items from vendors.

Vendors include Twin City Popcorn, Avon, The Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh and more.

Raffle tickets are one for $1 or 10 for $5.

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CITY OF ROCK FALLS WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2015 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2016

PAYROLL: 0.01 TO 24,999.99 ABNER, KAY M; ADAMS, PAUL J; CARLSON, ROGER P; COLBERG, JOY B; FOLSOM, LEE RJ; GARCIA, LOU ANN L; HARRINGTON, APRIL D; HATFIELD, DIANE M; HEIER, CHRISTOPHER J; JORDAN, PAULA H; KLECKLER, RODNEY G; KUELPER, MICHAEL A; KUHLEMIER, GLEN R; LEWIS, BRANDON R; LEWIS, BRANDON R; LOGAN JR, GEORGE A ; LOOS, JANELL B; MCPHILLIPS, BRIAN M; OSWALT, MATTHEW P; PLETSCH, KYLE D; REITZEL, DAEHLE R; RODEKAMP, CHRISTINA L; SCHUNEMAN, JAMES N; SCOTT, GREYSON L; SNOW, BRIAN E; SUGARS, DUSTIN N; SURDEZ, DANIEL W; TATE, PAMELA E; TRIBLEY, BRIAN K; VROMAN, ANN M; WATTS, JOHN W; WESCOTT, WILLIAM B;

CITY OF ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN THE FUND BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2016 Nonmajor Total Governmental Governmental General

Funds

Funds

REVENUES Taxes Licenses and permits Intergovernmental Charges for services Fines and fees Investment income Miscellaneous

$

579,540 907,316 11,774 6,125 15,582

$ 4,653,598 70,468 1,079,290 714,970 505,414 10,466 96,663

5,610,532

1,520,337

7,130,869

1,021,632

115,756

1,137,388

3,288,576 512,521 274,733 549,680

20,267 163,071 184,251 -

3,308,843 675,592 274,733 184,251 549,680

120,513

105,000

225,513

14,584

11,180

25,764

5,782,239

599,525

6,381,764

(171,707)

920,812

749,105

528,801 2,427,000 355,000

116,220 (282,271) -

645,021 (282,271) 2,427,000 355,000

3,310,801

(166,051)

3,144,750

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES

3,139,094

754,761

3,893,855

FUND BALANCES, MAY 1

2,335,811

1,010,484

3,346,295

5,474,905

$ 1,765,245

$ 7,240,150

Total revenues EXPENDITURES Current General government Public safety Street and highways Public property division Development Capital outlay Debt service Interest and fiscal charges Total expenditures

4,074,058 $ 70,468 171,974 714,970 493,640 4,341 81,081

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)

Total other financing sources (uses)

FUND BALANCES, APRIL 30

$

Enterprise Funds OPERATING REVENUES Billed services Utility taxes Penalties collected Connection fees

$

Other Fees

13,680,893 221,295 28,593 30,838 294,632

Total operating revenues

Internal Service Funds $

Total

1,243,281

____

14,256,251

OPERATING EXPENSES Personnel Salaries Payroll taxes

14,924,174 221,295 28,593 30,838

2,948

297,580

1,246,229

15,502,480

1,840,414 134,526

Payroll benefits Total personnel

1,840,414 134,526

563,036 2,537,976

Utility expense Commodities Contractual services

5,454,892 2,620,736 1,256,151

Depreciation and Amortization

2,628,928

Miscellaneous Total operating expenses

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) Investment income Interest expense Total nonoperating revenues (expenses) NET INCOME BEFORE TRANSFERS, CAPITAL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

1,218,352 1,218,352

1,781,388 3,756,328 5,454,892 2,620,736 1,256,151 2,628,928

497,351

___________

497,351

14,996,034

1,218,352

16,214,386

(739,783)

27,877

(711,906)

36,425

1,144

37,569

(82,714)

______

(82,714)

(46,289)

1,144

(45,145)

(786,072)

29,021

(757,051)

TRANSFERS Transfers out Total Transfers

(362,750)

(362,750)

(362,750)

(362,750)

CAPITAL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS CHANGE IN NET POSITION NET POSITION, MAY 1 Prior Period Adjustment

(1,148,822)

29,021

(1,119,801)

48,318,680

371,194

48,689,874

371,194

48,471,096

(218,778)

NET POSITION, MAY 1, RESTATED

(218,778)

48,099,902 $

46,951,080

$

400,215

$

47,351,295

Pension Trust

ADDITIONS Contributions Employer contributions Employee contributions Total contributions

$

432,124 182,179 614,303

Investment income Net appreciation in fair value of investment Interest Total investment income

(391,848) 346,803 (45,045)

Less investment expense

(36,325)

Net investment income

(81,370)

Total additions

532,933

DEDUCTIONS Benefits and refunds Administrative expense Total deductions NET INCREASE

PAYROLL: 25,000.00 TO 49,999.99 ANDERSON, KARI M; ARDUINI, ERIC M; ARNOLD, LAWREN E; DAY, AUTUMN A; DUSEK, ELISE M; FREY, SYLVIA B; HANSON, CHAON L; HENDERSON, PAMELA K; HENDRICKS, JENNIFER L; JOHNSON JR, ROSS M; KING, JAY P; KUSTER, JENNA M; LAWYER, PAUL C ; LEAF, MICHAEL D; MCKANNA, MATTHEW R; MCKANNA, RYAN R; MCKENNA, JASMINE V; MORTENSON, SHEILA L; NEBLUNG, NICHOLAS M; NORTHCUTT, DAVID A; PILGRIM, KATIE M; SANDERS, CORNELIA G; SCHRYVER, CORY L; SEARING, MARK A; SIMON, LORI A; STOECKEL, AMY M; STOUFFER, KEITH E; WIND, SHERRY L; PAYROLL: 50,000.00 TO 74,999.99 ALLSPAUGH, SCOTT J; BEHRENS, ANDREW J; BLACKERT, ROBBIN D; BOUWENS, CRIS A; BREED, SCOTT A; BRIGGS, ALLAN D; CASSIDY JR, DONALD O; CATER, JONATHAN J; CONKLIN, MICHELLE K; COPPOTELLI, DOUGLAS J; COX, EDWARD J; CRUZ, DAVID; DAVIS, MARK J; GUINN, JEFFREY B; HARTMAN, NATHAN D; HERMES, CHAD D; HOLLAWAY, JAMES R; HOWARD, CASEY D; JARAMILLO, VERONICA; KILBERG, BETONY M; KOBBEMAN, MATTHEW T; KOETT, JAY K; LUDWIG, JARRETT M; MULVANEY, STEPHEN M; NEWTON, DERICK J; NICHOLS, JEREMIAH B; PILGRIM, DAVID L; REINHARDT, DANIEL J ; SIGNER, JULIA S; SOMMERS, KYLE B; SPINKA, LARRY L; THURM, MARTIN L; VONDRA, JEREMY E; WILLIAMSON, RYAN M; WILLMAN, JOSHUA D; WOLBER, DOUGLAS M; WOLF III, KENNETH J; PAYROLL: 75,000.00 TO 99,999.99 COOK, GARY F; JOHNSON, GREGORY R; MARTIN, KALEB C; MARTIN, WILLIAM H; MCKNIGHT, CHRISTOPHER M; MILBY, WILLIAM S; NELSON, TAMMY J; PADILLA, TED A; POCI, ANTHONY S; SANDROCK JR, RONALD H; TUPPER, JEFFRY T; WESCOTT, JEFFERY N PAYROLL: 100,000.00 TO 124,999.99 SIMON, RICHARD F; LIABILITY: ACSI 2,622; AFLAC 3,447; CITY OF ROCK FALLS 19,813; CITY OF ROCK FALLS 154; FOP LABOR COUNCIL 12,169; IBEW LOCAL #196 2,985; IBEW LOCAL #196 21,043; VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS 54,070; CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS 1,616; ROCK FALLS FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC 5,112; CITY OF ROCK FALLS 1,132,448; CITY OF ROCK FALLS 657; IL STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 50,222; CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC 69,900; QUAD CITY BANK & TRUST 111,932; UNITED WAY OF STERLING 110; TOTAL 1,488,301; EXPENDITURES AND EXPENSES:

Transfers in Transfers (out) Bond proceeds Sale of asset

NET POSITION, APRIL 30

Thursday, October 20, 2016

1,197,187 45,452 1,242,639 (709,706)

A.C. ENGINEERING CO 88,545; AIMS MECHANICAL, LLC 170,547; AIRGAS USA LLC 2,888; ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS, INC. 4,312; ALLIANCE MATERIALS, INC. 11,633; ALLMAX SOFTWARE 7,759; ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. 123,124; ALTORFER INC. 39,909; ALVARADO PLUMBING, INC. 3,200; AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION 7,400; ANIXTER INC 33,055; ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, INC. 24,299; ASPHALT SALES CO 12,876; AT&T 19,599; AT&T MOBILITY 4,760; AVT SERVICE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 5,300; B & D SUPPLY CO. 4,877; BADGER DAYLIGHTING CORP 7,760; DENNIS A BECK 4,508; JEFF BEHRENS EXCAVATING 88,206; BHMG ENGINEERS 18,168; BLACKHAWK WATERWAYS 5,112; BONNELL INDUSTRIES, INC. 8,462; J F BRENNAN CO INC 8,160; BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC. 19,875; BROWNSTOWN ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO 4,338; BURGER BROTHERS TRUCKING & 3,738; BYERS ENTERPRISES LLC 7,980; C & C SWORD CONSTRUCTION 26,485; C.O.P.S. TESTING SERVICE, INC. 3,325; CAPTAIN'S CABIN, INC. 17,047; CARD SERVICE CENTER 78,968; CARGILL INC. 39,550; E.J. CATTANI & SON INC. 15,640; CDW GOVERNMENT INC 6,477; CHEMSEARCH 3,095; CIRCUIT CLERK OF LEE COUNTY 4,940; CIRCUIT CLERK OF WHITESIDE CO 4,500; CITY OF ROCK FALLS UTILITIES 343,692; CITY OF DIXON 3,255; CITY OF ROCK FALLS 6,843; CIVIC SYSTEMS, LLC 22,154; CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. 55,375; CLOUDPOINT GEOGRAPHICS INC 77,843; COMPANY ONE 3,413; COMPLETE ELECTRICAL CONTR. INC 52,395; CONMAT, INC. 10,514; CONTROL PLUS INC 3,705; CRANE PROJECT MANAGEMENT 38,287; CRESCENT ELECTRIC 3,118; CUSTOM MONOGRAM 3,943; CUSTOM PRODUCTS CORP 5,426; CYLINDERS PLUS 3,820; DAVIS COMPLETE 5,200; DAYS INN 2,563; DELL MARKETING L.P. 15,060; DRAKE SCRUGGS EQUIPMENT 18,870; DUKE'S ROOT CONTROL INC 8,336; EDLER POWER SERVICES INC 8,025; EJ EQUIPMENT 2,806; ELECTRIC PUMP 6,728; ENGEL ELECTRIC CO. 51,882; ENVIRONMENTAL ROAD SOLUTIONS 7,946; ESRI 10,000; FASTENAL COMPANY 3,621; FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 157,833; FIREHOUSE MINISTRIES 13,777; FLETCHER-REINHARDT CO 87,482; FORD CREDIT DEPT. 67-434 40,961; KEN FREEMAN OUTDOOR PROMOTIONS 5,000; FURR EXCAVATING, INC. 10,140; GARAGE DOOR SPECIALISTS 4,858; GE INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2,650; GISI BROS. INC. 9,517; GNB INDUSTRIAL POWER 3,745; GO EXCAVATING, INC. 21,270; GRAYBAR 19,397; GRUMMERT'S HARDWARE - R.F. 8,847; HAIGES MACHINERY, INC. 2,573; HAROLD'S FURNITURE, INC 2,740; HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS 7,893; HAWKINS, INC 2,526; HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD. 14,561; HEPLER BROOM LLC 10,778; HERITAGE CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC 5,940; HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIP DIAG INC 14,174; HILL'S ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE 2,749; HODGE DWYER & DRIVER 16,869; HOUSE'S TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR 40,930; ID NETWORKS 17,065; IL DEPT OF CENTRAL MGMT SERV 8,791; IL DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2,650; ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL 1,115,562; ILLINOIS EPA 56,561; ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC 4,227,211; ILLINOIS FIRE STORE 3,915; ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 9,810; IMEA 179,202; INDUSTRIAL PAINT SOLUTIONS 5,058; STUART C IRBY CO 37,294; J&M DISPLAYS, INC 14,000; JM TEST SYSTEMS 10,096; JOE'S SEWER & SEPTIC 2,875; JOHNSON OIL CO 2,527; KATSS+S, LLC 4,313; KELLEY WILLIAMSON COMPANY 6,868; KELSO-BURNETT CO. 8,727; KIRBY CABLE SERVICE INC 39,145; KUHLEMIER PAINTING 26,100; KUNES COUNTRY AUTO GROUP 4,424; LAI, LTD 4,891; LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 3,614; LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY 17,786; STEVE LEACH 6,340; LEANDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. 121,120; LECTRONICS, INC. 12,788; LOESCHER 8,109; M & R STRIPING 4,229; MAGELLAN ADVISORS, LLC 42,000; MANLIUS OIL CO., INC 4,355; MARTIN & COMPANY EXCAVATING 99,705; MATX INC 3,870; MCCLOUD & ASSOCIATES, LLC 4,610; MCFARLAND CASCADE 9,036; MENARDS 6,124; METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES, INC. 53,995; MICHLIG ENERGY LTD 38,294; MILLEDGEVILLE FARMERS ELEV CO 2,828; MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PUMP, INC. 19,337; MOORE TIRES INC. 7,522; MORING DISPOSAL, INC. 402,046; MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS INC 11,133; MUNICIPAL INSUR COOP AGENCY 378,747; MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION 8,094; MURRAY & SONS EXCAVATING, INC 99,385; NATIONAL WASH AUTHORITY, LLC 6,575; NETWORKFLEET, INC 12,831; NICOR 44,457; NORTHERN IL SERVICE CO 10,075; NORTHWEST COMMERCIAL INC 6,495; EDDIE & CINDY NUSBAUM 5,000; O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 7,787; OUTFRONT MEDIA 18,550; PAETEC 3,711; PANTHER UNIFORMS, INC. 4,557; PEABUDY'S INC. 3,288; PILLARS' REPAIR INC 3,341; PINNEY PRINTING CO 5,676; PITNEY BOWES 4,445; PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 12,615; PORTER BROTHERS ASPHALT 4,311; POWER LINE SUPPLY 12,247; POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING INC 79,718; PRAIRIE HILL RDF 15,356; PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE 15,000; QUAD CITY BANK & TRUST 292,074; QUALITY READY MIX 47,199; QUALITY CHEMICAL CO MIDWEST 6,894; RANDY'S TRUCK REPAIR, INC. 6,806; RESCO 134,528; KELLY P. REYNOLDS & ASSOC, INC 5,500; RISE BROADBAND 10,917; ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY 141,001; ROCK FALLS AREA DOG CONTROL 6,791; ROCK FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7,062; ROCK FALLS POSTMASTER 38,745; TOM ROWZEE 4,316; SANTANDER LEASING LLC 27,768; SAUK VALLEY MEDIA 9,936; SAUK VALLEY BANK & TRUST CO. 149,783; SAUK VALLEY PLUMBING INC 6,162; SBM BUSINESS EQUIPMENT CENTER 10,658; SCADAWARE, INC. 3,856; WAYNE & ELIZABETH SCHMITT 20,000; SCHREINER OIL CO., INC. 4,489; CHARLES SCHWAB & CO, INC. 13,698; SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING 3,063; SEDONA STAFFING 55,656; SERVPRO 3,884; TIMOTHY W. SHARPE 5,000; SHELL 75,663; SIKICH, LLP 49,395; SIMMERS CRANE DESIGN & SERVICE 236,748; SINNISSIPPI ROD AND GUN CLUB 2,750; TIMOTHY J SLAVIN 7,800; SLIM-N-HANKS 5,527; SPAANS BABCOCK, INC. 6,667; SPECTRON ENERGY, INC. 4,967; STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY 9,831; STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. 72,889; STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 3,781; STELLARRAD SYSTEMS LLC 7,409; STERLING FENCE COMPANY 5,219; STERLING CHEVROLET CO. 32,708; SURVALENT TECHNOLOGY CORP. 18,890; T & R SERVICE 11,636; TASER INTERNATIONAL 5,679; TDG COMMUNICATIONS INC 5,310; TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC. 52,973; TODD'S MUDJACKING SERVICE, INC 11,250; MARNA TOWNE 2,700; TREASURER, STATE OF ILLINOIS 14,975; TREATED MATERIALS CO. 10,235; TRI STATE ASPHALT, LLC 30,961; TRUGREEN PROCESSING CENTER 5,538; TWIN CITY CONSTRUCTION CO 351,491; UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT #5 10,000; UNITED RENTALS, INC 5,879; US BANK 240,880; USA BLUE BOOK 7,432; USIC LOCATING SERVICES LLC 6,164; VERIZON WIRELESS 16,622; VERMEER SALES & SERVICE OF 11,290; VIKING CHEMICAL CO 11,852; VISU-SEWER INC. 11,025; WALMART COMMUNITY/GEMB 8,233; WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON 152,789; WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE 37,448; WENDLER ENGINEERING 10,438; WHEELHOUSE, INC. 9,743; WHITESIDE COUNTY COLLECTOR 2,629; WHITESIDE COUNTY TREASURER 4,441; MIKE WILKINS TREE & LANDSCAPIN 71,880; WILLETT, HOFMANN & ASSOCIATES 186,210; WILLIAM & MARY COMPUTER CENTER 27,553; WILLIAMS AUTO BODY SHOP 5,029; WILLIAMS LAWN CARE & 10,301; WIRFS INDUSTRIES, INC 12,881; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 215,510

I, KAY M. ABNER, TREASURER OF THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING FIGURES ARE TRUE AND CORRECTTO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, AND THAT THE DETAILED REPORTS ARE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. ____________________________ KAY M. ABNER, CITY TREASURER I, ERIC ARDUINI, CITY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE “TREASURER’S REPORT” OF THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS AS PUBLISHED IN THE DAILY GAZETTE BY SAUK VALLEY NEWSPAPERS. ____________________________ ERIC ARDUINI,CITY CLERK

NET POSITION HELD IN TRUST FOR PENSION BENEFITS

May 1 April 30

14,010,074 $ 13,300,368

October 20, 2016

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COMMENTARY | MUSIC REVIEW Kings of Leon kicks off the cobwebs with “WALLS” (Grade: A-minus) Kings of Leon appears to be done trying too hard to be what it used to be, or what everyone else wants it to be.

The mega-popular American rock band released “WALLS” Friday, sounding more comfortable with itself than it has in years.

It was 2008 when the Nashville, Tennessee, rockers absolutely exploded with “Only By The Night,” featuring the single that no one could get out of their head, “Use Somebody.”

Many longtime fans were annoyed.

This polished, well-dressed and cleaned-up group was a far cry from the rawness of its first album, 2003’s “Youth and Young Manhood.”

If you’re still mad, that’s silly and unfortunate, because you’re missing out on some great stuff.

Without focusing too much on the band’s previous work, I’ll admit that 2013’s “Mechanical Bull” didn’t do much for me, and even “Come Around Sundown,” released in 2010, was only pretty good, not great.

“WALLS,” however, is loose and diverse, straightforward and fun.

The album begins with “Waste a Moment,” with guitar work that’s reminiscent of the band’s earlier work.

Frontman Caleb Followill

provides catchy line after catchy line, belting out. “Take the time to waste a moment / Face it where the lines are broken / Name a price to all that’s living / Never ask to be forgiven.”

The second track, “Reverend,” has a distinctly Kings of Leon vibe to it, featuring Nathan

Followill’s simple yet unique drumming.

The band just sounds at peace.

There’s “Find Me,” a fastpaced track tailor-made for driving around the city with the windows down.

There’s “Over,” held together by an infectious bass line and chorus, again with that Kings of Leon sound. The same can be said for “Conversation Piece.” They’re familiar, yet fresh.

Then, there are tracks such as “Muchacho,” different than anything the band’s released. It works, though – especially those Eagles-esque guitar licks and drumstick taps on the rim of the snare drum. There are whistles, too. It works. Trust me.

The second-to-last track, “Wild,”

takes my mind to Fleetwood Mac a little bit, with its chord changes in the verse. It’s got a classic-yetnew sound – something off which the band has made a living.

The title track ends the album with a bit of a letdown. It’s OK, but the album deserved a louder exit.

Why? Because it’s good.

Really good.

Listen, if you haven’t liked a KOL album since “Aha Shake Heartbreak,” this isn’t for you.

“WALLS” isn’t that.

What it is, though, is KOL’s most complete album in years.

Finally, the “Use Somebody” hangover is, well, over.

– Lucas Pauley Niche/Special Sections, Entertainment and Online Editor @LucasJayPauley

WHAT’S GOING ON CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOWS Sunday Local vendors at fair ROCK FALLS – A fall bridal fair will run from noon to 3 p.m. at Days Inn, 2105 First Ave. The event will feature local vendors, prizes, and free snacks and drinks.

Admission is $5. Call 815-6265500 for more information.

DANCE Nov. 19-20 ’Nutcracker’ not one to miss STERLING – Woodlawn Arts Academy will bring the worldfamous ballet “The Nutcracker” to life at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 2 p.m.

Nov. 20 in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. The production brings together dancers from six area studios, ranging in age from 6 to adult. Many of them took part in the weeklong summer “Nutcracker Camp.”

Tickets are $10 each and go on sale Nov. 4 at centennialauditorium. org or from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the box office.

Call 815-625-4278 or go to woodlawnartsacademy.com for more information.

FAMILY FUN Friday Set sights on stars at Sauk DIXON – Northern Illinois Stargazers will present a public viewing night from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. on the baseball field at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2.

Admission is free.

Email wjmanon@yahoo.com for more information.

Friday and Saturday How about a haunted ride?

FRANKLIN GROVE – The Franklin Grove Park Board will present its Haunted Zombie Ride from 7 to 11:30 p.m. both nights at Historic Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road.

Concessions will be available.

Admission is $5; parking is free.

Participants should be aware that “grotesque characters make sudden appearances” and might frighten small children “and those faint of heart.”

Go to leecountyfun.com for more information.

Friday through Sunday Lowell Park to get spooky DIXON – Haunted hayrides will begin at 6:30 p.m. each night at Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park Road.

The rides will begin and end at the Nature Center.

There will be howling wolves, screaming vultures and more along the way.

Admission is $5 per person; cider and doughnuts will be sold.

Reservations, which are not necessary, can be made by calling 815-284-3306.

Monday Meet motorcycle man MORRISON – Lennon Rodgers, a Sterling native and designer of electric motorcycles, will speak at 1 p.m. in Parkinson Auditorium at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Ave. Rodgers will describe the process of designing, building and testing electric motorcycles for the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Zero race and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, two of the most dangerous motorcycle races in the world.

The public is invited. Go to morrisontech.edu or call 815772-7218 for more information.

Oct. 28 Dinner, auction and cookies MOUNT MORRIS – The annual Fall Fest, which first began in the early 1930s, will return to Disciples United Methodist Church, 102 Maple Ave. A silent auction and cookie sale will run from 3 to 7 p.m.

A dinner, featuring turkey casserole, cranberry salad, rolls, relishes and pie, will be served from 4:30 to 7.

Dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 through 12, and free for kids 5 and younger.

Carry-out dinners are available for an additional 50 cents.

Call 815-734-4853 for more information.

Uptown fun in Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – Uptown Trick or Treat will run from 4 to 6 p.m. along First Avenue, Second Street and Third Street.

Uptown businesses will provide candy for the little ones, and there will be free games, activities and more.

Participating businesses will have signs in the window.

Booth spaces are available by calling Rock Falls Chamber at 815-625-4500.

Go to rockfallschamber.com/ uptown-trick-or-treat to register or for more information.

Oct. 29 Craft show back at church STERLING – The third annual Fall-In Craft Show will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church, 702 W. Lynn Boulevard.

There will be door prizes and a bake sale, and concessions will be sold.

Call 815-499-6552 for more information.

Oct. 31 Candy from the car DIXON – A trunk-or-treat event will run from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 921 E. Chamberlin St. Parents can accompany kids as they receive treats from decorated trunks in the parking lot.

Free hot chocolate and popcorn will be served.

Call the church at 815-2881505 for more information.

Nov. 6 Open house, meal at Newman STERLING – An open house and breakfast is planned at Newman Central Catholic High School, 1101 St. Mary’s St. Breakfast will be from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the open house from 9 a.m. to noon.

Students and family can visit with faculty members, coaches and club representatives in a classroom setting.

Tours will be provided by the Ambassadors Club.

Call 815-625-0500 for more information.

Nov. 13 Worship with others DIXON – The eighth annual Community Praise Night will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Dixon High School auditorium, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

“This year’s theme is grateful, and all are invited to come express worship with grateful hearts to Jesus Christ under one roof,” according to a news release.

In 2015, members from more than 42 churches attended, with more than 15 churches involved in the worship team and other presenting groups.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Today Sales benefit art gallery DIXON – An event to benefit The Next Picture Show, featuring a red carpet, beauty bar, music, and light appetizers, will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Asterisk Boutique, 203 W. First St. The shop will donate 50 percent of the sales to the nonprofit art gallery.

Go to theasteriskboutique.com for more information.

Saturday Race to protect land AMBOY – The Anti-Dakota Access Pipeline 5K Run will begin at 8 a.m. at Amboy High School, 11 E. Hawley St. The run is being held in response to the Dakota Access Pipeline being built near the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s land.

All proceeds will help the protect the land.

The run will end at the Depot Museum. Prizes will be awarded.

Cost is $22.50 per person.

Those who can’t run but would still like to donate can contact Anthony Karlsson at karlssonanthony@gmail.com.

Go to runsignup.com/amboydaplrun to register.

Turkey dinner at Trinity STERLING – The annual turkey dinner will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 205 E. 10th St. The menu includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes,

gravy, green beans, rolls, salad, dessert and beverage.

Meals are $8 for adults, and $3.50 for children 10 and younger.

Tickets are available from any chamber member, by calling the church 815-626-7777, or at the door.

Call to make carryout arrangements.

Catch quilts at auction STERLING – The annual Piecemaker’s Quilt Club auction will open at 6 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd St. The auction will begin at 7.

Quilts, baby quilts, table runners, wallhangings, seasonal items, bags and other items – all made by members of the club – will be featured in the auction.

Credit cards will be accepted.

According to a news release, “the money earned is returned to the community in a variety of ways.”

Admission is $3.

Call Sue Abate at 815-6250539 or Ben Mathew at 815625-4381 for more information.

Blues for a cause DIXON – The Jimmys will perform at a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital from 7 to 10 p.m. at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. The benefit will be hosted by St. Jude’s Sterling-Rock Falls to Memphis Ride.

Tickets for the 18-and-older event are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Box seats are $25 in advance. They are available at dixontheatre.ticketleap.com or Venier’s Jewelry Store, 117 W. First St. Email Tom Conley at tom. conley@yahoo.com for more information.

Saturday and Oct. 29 Haunted maze in new spot COMO – The Shocker 3D Haunted Maze will run from 7 to 10 p.m. both days at 25119 Indian Ridge Road.

The maze is a fundraiser for Huntington’s disease awareness

WEEKEND Everyone’s Invited!

Call Disciples United Methodist Church, 815734-4853, Mount Morris Church of the Brethren, 815-734-4573, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran, 815-734-6354 or Nelson and Joanne Miller at 779545-0052 for more information.

Fri 10/21: • "Miller and the Other Sinners" - New York’s Award-Winning Blues and Southern Soul Band.

- playing all-original live music at 6 pm Sat 10/22: • "Shambles" Golf Tournament at 9:30 am (Must sign up in the Pro Shop by 5 pm Thursday - 815.288.5110, Ext. 4) • Food, Games, Face Painting, Hayrack Rides at Noon.

• "Miller and the Other Sinners" Encore Presentation at 1 pm Sun 10/23: • Sunday Brunch is 2 for $23!

- Seating from 10-2pm.

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MOUNT MORRIS – Area singers are welcome to perform with other state vocalists and musicians in a community Christmas concert.

The 12th annual can-

week, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Road. Vocalists are invited to attend the rehearsals. Sheet music and a CD will be provided.

The concert, “Behold a Star,” will be presented at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at the church.

Admission is by donation.

Nov. 12 Meal benefits school STERLING – A fall pancake breakfast will run from 7 to 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Ave. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, applesauce, juice and coffee will be served.

Donations will be accepted to benefit the school.

Deliveries to businesses are available. Email orders to cls@ christlutheranschool.com by 3 p.m.

Nov. 11.

Call 815-625-3800 for more information.

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Vocalists invited to join annual cantata tata, involving three Mount Morris churches, will celebrate the holidays while supporting Loaves and Fish Food Pantry in Mount Morris and Lifeline in Oregon.

The vocal choir will rehearse from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Nov. 5 Event benefits Granny Rose DIXON – “Woofin’ for Wine and Barkin’ for Beer,” the first winetasting fundraiser for Granny Rose Animal Shelter, will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the K-9 Enrichment Center, 613 River Lane.

Admission is $25 and includes beer, wine, appetizers, entertainment and dog-training demonstrations.

The first 100 tickets sold will include a free wine glass etched with the Granny Rose logo.

Tickets are available at Trein’s Jewelry, 201 W. First St., and The Crystal Cork, 219 W. First St., both in Dixon; and Knie Appliance & TV, 3614 E. Linconlway, Sterling.

Call the shelter at 815-2887387 for more information.

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and research. The owner, Terry Warren, lost his wife, Jennifer, to the disease in May 2015.

Huntington’s is a degenerative neuromuscular disease that has no cure. It is genetically contracted, and children of those with the disease have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene.

Terry Warren has previously run a maze in his front yard at 201 Seventh Ave. in Rock Falls.

Admission is $3.

Find The Shocker/Haunting for Huntingtons group on Facebook for more information.

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WHAT’S GOING ON HISTORY LOVERS Today Music, more about migrants MORRISON – Musician and cultural historian Dennis Stroughmatt will present “Mussels, Moonshine, Music: Mississippi Valley Migrants in the Twentieth Century” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 20 in the program room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. Stroughmatt will use artifacts, photographs, folk tales and his fiddle to transport the audience to the Midwest and upper South in the early 20th century.

Thousands of Americans, including Stroughmatt’s grandfather, lived and worked along or on the rivers as sharecroppers, fishermen, mussel shellers, button cutters, traveling minstrels, and moonshiners.

A question-and-answer session will follow the free presentation.

Call 815-772-7323 for more information.

Saturday Seated cemetery tour SAVANNA – “Legacies of Savanna,” an indoor cemetery tour, will begin at 2 p.m. in the community room at Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St. Presenters will portray eight former Savanna residents: Aaron Pierce, founder of Savanna; Stoughton Cooley, a steamboat captain; Bothwell Pulford, a pharmacist; Simon Greenleaf, an editor; Hazel Law, a store owner; Esther Reagan, an educator; Mel Jones, a businessman; and Robert Kelly, a former prisoner of war.

Admission is $8. Call 815-2733761 for more information.

Nov. 8 Veteran to speak at meeting STERLING – Retired Col. Mike Durham will be the guest speaker at Sterling Noon Rotary’s meeting at noon at Sterling YWCA, 412 First. Ave. Durham retired after 35 years in the Army. He is formerly the Head Chaplain at West Point Military Academy and served locally as an interim pastor.

He serves as director of missions for Sinnissippi Baptist Association and is a member of Northside Baptist Church in Dixon.

Call Christy Zepezauer at 815626-4278

HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 9 See decorating trends at show STERLING – Holiday Designs and Desserts, the kickoff event for the 27th annual Festival of Trees, will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd St. The decorating show with Jim Behrens is an opportunity to learn holiday hints and new holiday decorating trends from a professional.

Tickets are $20 and can be bought at Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 2600 Locust St. Suite B, Behrz-Bloomz, 2503 N. Locust St., and the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce office, 211 Locust St., all in Sterling.

All proceeds from Festival of Trees benefit patients and families of Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Call 815-625-3858 for more information.

on stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Oct. 27-29.

Tickets are $20. They are available in advance at dixonstageleft. com and Trein’s, 201 W. First St., and The Crystal Cork, 219 W. First St. They also will be available at the door.

Call 312-720-8715 for more information.

Nov. 12

‘War of the Worlds’ on stage MOUNT MORRIS – The Performing Arts Guild will present “The War of the Worlds,” the 1938 radio play by Howard E. Koch based on the novel by H.G. Wells, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Pinecrest Grove Theatre, just off McKendrie Street at 500 Evergreen Lane.

Tickets, which include dessert from McKendrie Street Cafe, are $15 for adults and $13 for students.

Go to performingartsguild.com or call 815-734-2103 for tickets or more information.

Annual gala benefits agency DIXON – Join Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way agency, at the 27th annual Festival of Trees Gala at Brandywine Banquets, 441 state Route 2.

The night will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

Following the auction will be dinner, then a dessert and live auction.

All proceeds from the Festival of Trees events benefit patients and families of Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a table of 8.

Reservations are due Nov. 1; call 815-625-3858.

Nov. 13 Event benefits hospice campaign STERLING – A holiday Quartermania event for Hospice of the Rock River Valley Hospice Home Campaign will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Participants can buy bidding paddles for $5 each and bid up to four quarters on items from more than 15 vendors. Each vendor will provide two items for the auction.

Vendors will also sell items at the event.

A cash bar and food will be available. There will be a 50-50 raffle.

Call 815-564-9369 for more information.

KARAOKE Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday at Rochelle VFW, 318 Fourth Ave., and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St., Ashton.

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Upcoming: 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 28 at Dixon Moose Lodge, 887 Shop Road; 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 29 at Bogey’s, 729 Timber Creek Road, Dixon

THEATER Today through Saturday and Oct. 27-29 ‘Barrymore’ in Dixon DIXON – Timothy Boles will star in “Barrymore” at 7:30 tonight at Dixon Stage Left, 306 W. First St. The play, which features Rich McNinch and is directed by Monique Elmendorf, will also be

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Oct. 28-30 Show set for Sterling High STERLING – “Twelve Angry Jurors” will hit the stage next weekend in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28 and 29, and 2 p.m.

Oct. 30.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They are available at centennialauditorium.org, calling 815-622-3248, or by visiting the box office from 3 to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

A description of the play is available at the website.

Oct. 29 Show benefits Festival 56 PRINCETON – Festival 56 performer Eliza Morris and friends Anslee Burns and Casi Maggio will star in “Little Black Book” at 7:30 p.m. at the theater, 316 S. Main St. “The musical review takes a cabaret-style look at the ups and downs of dating through comedy, Broadway standards, charttopping hits, and a splash of contemporary favorites,” according to a news release.

Tickets are $25 and all seating is reserved. Advance tickets are available at 815-859-5656, ext.

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Beer, wine and soft drinks will be sold. Doors will open at 7.

Morris is donating the proceeds to Festival 56.

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Adults look around a mock bedroom for the 30 different signs of substance abuse in kids Aug. 30 in Amboy at an informational meeting designed to help parents learn about and help prevent substance abuse by their child.

Project Lead of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois will have its “Hidden in Plain Sight” exhibit on display at Nachusa Lutheran Home Fall Fest from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 30 at the facility, 1261 state Route 38.

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HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS | 2016 STATE FINALS

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Vits returns to state with new partner

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5551 @BrianWeidman

For Erin Vits, the 2016 tennis season began as a great unknown.

She could play singles, though her preference was to concentrate on doubles. With her doubles partner from a year ago, Emily Long, having graduated, that meant working in somebody new.

As it turned out, this season is ending just as last season

did – with a trip to the IHSA state tennis tournament. It begins today at various sites in the Chicago suburbs.

Vits, a Newman junior, has forged a successful pairing with sophomore Maddy Jacobs. They are 21-2 thus far this season, and reached that mark by winning the Class 1A LaSalle-Peru Sectional on Saturday.

“I knew that we had really good players coming in this year,” Vits said, “so I knew no matter who I was playing with, it would work out in the end.”

Jacobs primarily played doubles with Audrey Melton last season. When Melton moved into the No. 1 singles slot for this season, Jacobs moved into the No. 1 doubles pairing with Vits.

Jacobs admits she was a bit nervous about the move, as Vits and Long had been a state-qualifying duo in 2015.

“To live up to the expectation they had last year, making it to state, I didn’t want to let [Erin] down,” Jacobs said.

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Newman tennis players (from left) Erin Vits, Avery Meyer and Maddy Jacobs open the state tennis tournament today.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS | WEEK 9 ROCK FALLS AT WOODSTOCK NORTH

STERLING AT DeKALB

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Hoping to end on a high note

Feeding the beast Cox enjoying heavy workload

Rock Falls looking to silence Thunder

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The playoff hopes have been dashed in Rock Falls, and the Rockets know a winning record is not a possibility for 2016.

But they also know that 4-5 means an improvement over where the team was a year ago, and the most wins a Rock Falls team has had since 2009. That mark is within reach with a Week 9 win at Woodstock North.

Collin Olson “It’ll mean the Rock Falls world to the seniors,” junior lineman Logan senior Wickens said. “Last year, going 0-9, it was false hope.

Now that we’re 3-5, ending on 4-5 would be really nice for the seniors.”

Both teams come into the game off of losses. Woodstock North fell to rival Woodstock 34-6. Rock Falls comes in off of a 42-36 Week 8 loss to Dixon.

In that game, the Rockets offense faltered in the first half, gaining 52 yards through the air before opening up with 231 passing yards in the second half.

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Sterling’s Adrian Diaz takes the ball and looks for yards in the second half against Ottawa. The Golden Warriors, winners of the NIB-12 West, will face NIB-12 East champion DeKalb this week.

Warriors ready for test Sterling has hands full on road in DeKalb

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The playoffs don’t start until next week, but the Sterling Golden Warriors are already in postseason mode as they prepare for Friday’s Week 9 showdown with DeKalb.

The unbeaten Warriors visit the oncebeaten Barbs in a battle of the division champs in the Northern Illinois Big 12.

While both have already assured themselves a Week 10 game, there will be a playoff flavor in the air with two topnotch teams squaring off.

“We’ve kind of started our playoff prep – how we’re going to run practices, how we’ll do everything in the postseason – we’ve started that this week, because this caliber of team, we haven’t seen all year,” Sterling coach Jon Schlemmer said. “What they can do on the perimeter, everybody they have up front, and

When: 7:15 p.m. Friday Where: DeKalb H.S. Radio: 94.3 FM Twitter: @Jesse_Severson some of their special athlete 1-on-1s, they’re special; they’ve got it all. It’s getting us to where we have to be as far as preparation mentally and physically, because we know that we’ve earned a Week 10, and so have they, but at the same time, I’m sure they’re approaching the game the same way we are.

“We’ve got our hands full, but it’s a test I think we’re looking forward to the challenge of.”

These teams are both potent. Sterling has outscored its opponents 371-52 (an average margin of 40 points per game), while DeKalb holds a 304-134 scoring edge (22-point average margin).

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Dave Smith has many difficult decisions to make each week when he prepares the Dixon football team for that week’s game.

One decision that is easy, however, is to get the ball in the hands of running back Arthur Cox whenever possible. A 5-foot7, 160-pound junior, Cox has 180 carries Arthur Cox for 1,134 yards Dixon junior and 14 touchdowns. He also has 31 receptions for 324 yards and four more scores.

“He’s competitive, and he wants to win,” Smith said.

“He prepares to win. Obviously he’s got some Godgiven ability – he’s fast, he can make people miss, he understands football, and he’s got great vision. He’s got great hands and runs great routes.

“It’s nice to be able to coach a kid like that.”

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Dangerous soup Dez Bryant Cowboys WR sliced his middle and ring fingers cutting up carrots to make soup. He calls the cut “extremely minor.”

SVM staff, wire services CORRECTION

The Newman volleyball team beat Bureau Valley 25-22, 25-23 on Tuesday.

The score was incorrect in our Oct. 19 edition.

Sauk Valley Media regrets the error.

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Newman hosting open house Newman Central Catholic High School will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 6.

Prospective students will get a chance to meet with faculty, coaches, and club representatives.

NBA

Jury clears Rose in civil trial Jurors cleared NBA star Derrick Rose and two friends Wednesday in a lawsuit that accused them of gang raping his exgirlfriend when she was incapacitated from drugs or alcohol.

The jury reached the verdict in federal court in Los Angeles after hearing dramatically different accounts of the August 2013 sexual encounter.

Rose says he’s thankful that the jury rejected the lawsuit.

Jurors later posed for photographs with Rose one at a time in the courthouse lobby.

NFL

Roethlisberger may miss 4-6 weeks Earlier this week, Steelers backup quarterback Landry Jones said he wasn’t ready to rule Ben Roethlisberger out this week, though coach Mike Tomlin quickly doused that the following day.

The timetable for Roethlisberger to be back after knee surgery has now moved from 1-2 weeks to 4-6 weeks.

Jets to name Geno Smith starter The Jets have decided to change starting quarterbacks, benching Ryan Fitzpatrick in favor of Geno Smith.

Fitzpatrick has struggled, but Jets coach Todd Bowles initially said he was sticking with him after Monday’s loss.

Bengals defend LB Burfict over fine The Bengals defended linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Wednesday for his actions during a loss to New England, which drew a $75,000 fine from the league.

Burfict was fined for stepping on Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount after he scored a touchdown near the end of New England’s 35-17 win on Sunday.

Coach Marvin Lewis disagreed with the linebacker’s punishment.

ARENA FOOTBALL

AFL down to 4 teams after more leave Less than 2 months after the Arena Football League concluded its 29th season, the league appears to be in disarray, with five teams either folding or jumping ship to rival indoor football leagues.

The L.A. KISS ceased operations without any announcement and without even informing players.

Orlando and Portland also folded this offseason.

Meanwhile, Jacksonville and Arizona are leaving for the Indoor Football League.

That leaves the Arena League with four teams.

Jonathan Quick Kings goalie expected to miss 3 months with a groin injury. He has not had surgery or gone on long-term injured reserve.

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MLB | LCS ROUNDUP

Cubs break out of slump NLCS even at 2-2; Indians heading to World Series By the Associated Press

Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell and the rest of the Chicago Cubs’ bats broke out in a big way.

Rizzo homered and ended a postseason slump with three RBIs, Russell’s two-run drive highlighted a four-run fourth that stopped Chicago’s 21-inning scoreless streak, and the Cubs routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 on Wednesday to even the NL Championship Series at 2-all.

Kenta Maeda is set to pitch for the Dodgers in Game 5 on Thursday against Jon Lester. Before the game, manager Dave Roberts said he will not start Clayton Kershaw on short rest after the Los Angeles ace threw a bullpen session Wednesday.

Chicago ensured the NLCS will return to Wrigley Field for Game 6 Saturday.

To break out of his prolonged slump, Rizzo used teammate Matt Szczur’s bat.

“I know Szczur’s bat has a lot of hits in it,” Rizzo said. “I’ve done it a few times this year, just switching up the bat, switching up the mindset.”

Following consecutive shutout losses, the Cubs rapped out 13 hits and had two innings where they scored at least four runs – they added five in the sixth – on an 80-degree night with the warm Santa Ana winds fluttering the flags in center field.

Rizzo and Russell had three hits each. Chicago’s 3-4-5 hitters – a combined 2-for-32 in the first three games – busted out. Every Cubs starter got at least one hit except Kris Bryant, who walked twice.

“Today was a must-win for us,” Ben Zobrist said.

Los Angeles was limited to six hits, and made four errors in a game that dragged on for 3 hours, 58 minutes.

Mike Montgomery won in relief of John Lackey, who was chased after consecutive walks opening the fifth. Four days shy of his 38th birthday, Lackey allowed two runs, three hits and three walks.

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Addison Russell hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The Cubs scored 10 runs and evened the series at 2-2.

Julio Urias, at 20 years, 68 days the youngest postseason starting pitcher in major league history, gave up four runs and four hits in 3 2/3 innings. He was the third consecutive left-hander to start the series for Los Angeles.

Indians 3, Blue Jays 0: Cleveland rookie Ryan Merritt came out of nowhere and coolly delivered a lead to the Andrew Miller-led bullpen, and the Indians won their first pennant since 1997 by blanking the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto.

Cleveland, which has never hosted a World Series opener, will play Game 1 at Progressive Field on Tuesday night against the Cubs or the Dodgers.

Miller, acquired from the New York Yankees in a midseason trade, was selected the ALCS MVP as the Indians took their sixth pennant.

With all of 11 major league innings under his belt – and only one start, on Sept. 30 – Merritt took the mound and looked just like a seasoned vet. The 24-yearold lefty retired the first 10 batters and allowed a mere two hits before being pulled after 4 1/3 innings.

Merritt got taps on his heart and hat from teammates when he left the mound. Then it was up to Cleveland’s tireless relievers to hold a three-run lead against the wild-card Blue Jays.

Rockets look to stay balanced facing Thunder defense NOTE

On the tube TV listings

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• Troy at South Alabama, ESPNU 9:15 p.m.

• BYU at Boise St., ESPN Golf 5:30 a.m.

• European PGA Tour, Portugal Masters, first round, at Vilamoura, Portugal, GOLF 9:30 p.m.

• PGA Tour, CIMB Classic, second round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, GOLF 1:30 a.m. (Friday)

CONTINUED FROM B1 Isaiah Harris had 137 receiving yards and four touchdown catches in the second half.

That turnaround in the passing game allowed the Rockets to cut what had been a 20-6 deficit to a single possession.

“We blocked a lot better the second half,” senior lineman Collin Olson said. “The first half was a little rough.

We were down. Then we kind of stayed down. We gained some confidence in the second half and were able to move the ball well.”

In order to keep that momentum going, the Rockets will have to solve the stacked 3-3 defense Woodstock North will throw at them. A Thunder defense which allowed a total of seven points through the first 4 weeks has been more porous lately, allowing an average of 35.6 the past 5 weeks.

“They’re going to give us six guys in the box most of the time,” Rock Falls coach Rich Montgomery said. “We’ve got to look at some double-teams. We’ve got to look at some changes in our trap schemes because we’ve got to go a little longer than we’re used to. We used to trap right past the guard, now we’re going to be trapping the tackle.”

One of the keys for Rock Falls will be balance on offense, keep-

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• Preseason, Knicks at Nets, NBA 7 p.m.

• Preseason, Hawks vs.

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• Bears at Packers, CBS & NFL WNBA Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Nicholas Ebersole (32) brings down Dixon running back Arthur Cox on Friday. The Rockets will face the potent rushing attack of Woodstock North in Week 9. ing the passing game up to its usual highflying standards while also getting Harris moving on the ground to keep the defense honest.

“If they can control us with six in the box, it could be a long night for us,” Montgomery said. “We’re hoping we can run the ball and then throw the ball just to keep them back.”

On the other side of the ball, the attention of the Rock Falls defense will be more grounded Week 9 when the Rockets face the run-first Thunder. They averaged 50.25 points per game through the first 4 weeks, all wins, though they have been slowed recently, being

shut out by Johnsburg and scoring six in the loss to Woodstock.

“They’re going to go right up the middle,” Olson said. “They’re going to give it to their fullback on a fullback trap. We’ve got to stop it. We’ve got to do what we did against Oregon in the second half. If we do that, we’ll be successful.”

The offense is something the Rockets have seen before. Woodstock North runs a double wing, similar to what Rock Falls saw out of Stillman Valley in Week 7. That familiarity has been helpful in practice this week for the Rockets. Montgomery said it only took about 10 minutes Monday

night to install adjustments since the players remembered their alignments from the Stillman game.

“Like with Stillman, we’ve got to stop the fullback, force them to do some things that they don’t like to do or they’re not very good at,” Montgomery said.

In the Week 8 loss to Woodstock, the Thunder gained 155 yards on the ground and completed one pass for nine yards. Casey Dycus has gained 896 yards on the ground so far this season, including 67 in the loss to Woodstock.

“We’ve just got to stop it,” Wickens said. “We put a bunch of beef on the defensive line, and I think we’ll do all right.”

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

SCOREBOARD Boys soccer 2A Sterling Regional

Tuesday’s results • No. 2 Sterling 8, Rochelle 0 • No. 3 Crystal Lake Central 2, No. 5 Dixon 1 Saturday’s game • Championship, Sterling vs. Crystal Lake Central, 6 p.m.

1A Genoa-Kingston Sectional

No fly zone for in place Hawks Oregon’s attack grounded in sectional loss to St. Edward

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Wednesday’s result • Elgin St. Edward 5, Oregon 1

MLB LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

American League Cleveland 4, Toronto 1 Friday: Cleveland 2, Toronto 0 Saturday: Cleveland 2, Toronto 1 Monday: Cleveland 4, Toronto 2 Tuesday: Toronto 5, Cleveland 1 Wednesday: Cleveland 3, Toronto 0

National League Chicago 2, Los Angeles 2 Saturday: Chicago 8, Los Angeles 4 Sunday: Los Angeles 1, Chicago 0 Tuesday: Los Angeles 6, Chicago 0 Wednesday: Chicago 10, Los Angeles 2 Thursday: Chicago (Lester 19-5) at Los Angeles (Maeda 16-11), (FS1), 7:08 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22: Los Angeles at Chicago, TBA (Fox/FS1) x-Sunday, Oct. 23: Los Angeles at Chicago, TBA (Fox/FS1)

NFL Today’s game Chicago at Green Bay, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games N.Y. Giants vs. Los Angeles, 8:30 a.m. (at London) Minnesota at Philadelphia, noon New Orleans at Kansas City, noon Oakland at Jacksonville, noon Baltimore at N.Y. Jets, noon Washington at Detroit, noon Indianapolis at Tennessee, noon Buffalo at Miami, noon Cleveland at Cincinnati, noon Tampa Bay at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

San Diego at Atlanta, 3:05 p.m.

New England at Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m.

Seattle at Arizona, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Dallas, Carolina Monday’s game Houston at Denver, 7:30 p.m.

College football Big Ten Saturday’s games Rutgers at Minnesota, 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Wisconsin at Iowa, 11 a.m. (ESPN) Indiana at Northwestern, 11 a.m. (BTN) Illinois at Michigan, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Purdue at Nebraska, 2:30 p.m. (ABC/ESPN2) Michigan State at Maryland, 6:30 p.m. (BTN) Ohio State at Penn State, 7 p.m. (ABC)

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BOYS SOCCER | 1A GENOA-KINGSTON SECTIONAL | ST. EDWARD 5, OREGON 1

Tuesday’s result • Rockford Christian 2, Harvest Christian Academy 1

Saturday’s game • Championship, Rockford Christian vs.

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Star of the match: AJ Franklin, St. Edward, 4 goals Key performers: Will Gaston, St. Edward, go-ahead goal; Blaine Powell, Oregon, goal; Petr Smid, Oregon, assist; Evan Sajtar, St. Edward, 5 saves; Jaspreet Gill, Oregon, 10 saves

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GENOA – The Elgin St. Edward Green Wave rode high against the Oregon Hawks on Wednesday during a 1A Genoa-Kingston Sectional semifinal.

So high, in fact, their defensive pressure sent most of the Hawks’ shots and passes up in the air. Such is not the plan for those attacks, as the Green Wave took away Oregon’s preferred ground game in a 5-1 loss.

After a shaky start to the season, the Hawks (1311) had been winning far more matches than not in the past month, having kept the ball below their heads most of the time.

However, the hang time was too much on this particular day against St. Edward (18-4-1), which will advance to Saturday’s sectional final against Rockford Christian.

“We weren’t playing the game we’ve been playing all season,” Oregon senior Blaine Powell said. “We kicked the ball through the air a lot, and usually we play it on the ground. We didn’t do that today. It was just the pressure they were putting us under.”

Green Wave junior forward AJ Franklin put a lot of pressure on Hawks

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Oregon’s Alex Sitze gets ready to clear the ball as teammates Nick Zalzalah, Kaden Humphrey, Kyle Cermak, and Josh Sitze react during Wednesday’s semifinal match against Elgin St. Edward at the 1A Genoa-Kingston Sectional.

The Green Wave won 5-1. good,” said Gill, who passed 200 saves on the season with 10 on the afternoon. “We didn’t play like anything we’ve played the past few weeks. It fell apart.”

Franklin’s first goal came with 4:23 gone on a 5-yard chip-in after Zach Olenek somersaulted a throw-in deep past the left post.

Powell responded just over 2 minutes later. He took a chance with the Hawks’ lone goal off an inside pass from fellow senior Petr Smid.

The equalizer set off

keeper Jaspreet Gill.

Franklin powered his way to a hat trick in 24 minutes, 26 seconds of play, and had several good looks in the second half.

Franklin finished his haul with 7:35 to go in the match on a blast from the edge of the box that ricocheted hard off Gill and into the back of the net.

The junior keeper came away disappointed with his team’s performance, but considered Franklin the best shooter he’s gone up against.

“We didn’t play very

Green Wave head coach Tim Brieger, who shouted to his team that the goal was “unacceptable.” That was enough to motivate Will Gaston; the Green Wave junior responded 55 seconds later with a right cross for the goahead goal.

“Knowing that they came back, it kind of put our heads straight again,” Gaston said. “We could capitalize and make it our game. I saw the ball come to the middle, and just hit it to the right player.”

Despite a 4-1 halftime deficit, the Hawks had

nearly as many shots as the Green Wave did in the first half – 9-7 overall and 7-3 on-target – but St. Edward enjoyed a 17-4 shooting edge overall in the second half.

Oregon didn’t get its first shot until 18:11 into the second half, but coach Seger Larson thought his team had a much better final 40 minutes. The Hawks were also playing without lead scorer Eduardo Guzman, who was ineligible.

“When we first started the year, we would win a game, then lose a game, and it went back-andforth,” Larson said. “They were so used to the team they had last year. Over the course of the last few weeks, something clicked, and we had been playing the best soccer – going from a mediocre team to, in my eyes, a good team.

“Today, the mediocre team showed up.”

Locals may benefit from two-class system at state tennis RETURNS

CONTINUED FROM B1 Vits and Jacobs have meshed well together by feeding off of each other’s strengths. For the hard-hitting Vits, that means going for winners when the opportunity arises. For Jacobs, that means keeping points alive.

“She has a softer hit, but it’s much more consistent than mine,” Vits said. “Mine is more of a stronger hit, and I kind of go for the winning shot, whereas she is willing to play the point out until the other team messes up.”

Jacobs is more than content to put her teammate in advantageous positions.

“Our best thing that we do is when I’m in the back and I send one of my lobs that drops and takes some weird spin,” Jacobs said. “Then they can’t send it back as good, and [Erin] can put it away at the net.”

Vits and Jacobs will be joined at state by freshman teammate Avery Meyer, and Sterling senior Anna Ivarson. Meyer

scored a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 decision against Ivarson in the thirdplace match at the LaSallePeru Sectional.

Meyer (18-4) isn’t a masher of the ball, but excels at keeping points alive and not beating herself with careless mistakes.

“She’s a nice, consistent player, and that’s how she ended up beating a lot of her opponents, by consistency and patience,” Newman coach Fran Jacobs said.

Ivarson (15-10) will be making her second trip to the state tournament. She qualified as a sophomore, playing doubles with Maura Scanlan, and is eager to see how she’ll fare this time around in singles.

“I feel like being able to play the best girls in the state will be interesting and fun,” Ivarson said. “It will be a good way to judge how I’m doing, how my game is, and how much I’ve improved throughout my 4 years as a tennis player.”

If Ivarson is to last in the tournament, she realizes she’ll need to step up her game a bit.

“I need to be more aggressive

Today’s first-round matches Singles • Anna Ivarson (Sterling) vs.

Kylie McCarty (Triad), at Buffalo Grove • Avery Meyer (Newman) vs.

Ashley Meeky (Southland College Prep Charter), at Rolling Meadows Doubles • Erin Vits, Maddy Jacobs (Newman) vs. Esther Lagerwey, Elisabeth Knot (Illiana Christian), at Hoffman Estates

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Sterling’s Anna Ivarson returns a shot during practice Tuesday.

She’ll compete in the Class 1A girls state tennis tournament, which starts today. at the net,” Ivarson said. “I tend to hang back and rally, just move them around, and try to outlast them. I need to try and be aggressive, and come to the net to create more opportunities.”

Something that will aid the area contingent is the girls state tennis tournament is now divided into two classes. There are 317 tennis-playing schools in the state. The 162 with the smallest enrollments were

placed in Class 1A, with the remaining 155 in 2A. “I’m excited because we’ve made a huge success already going to state,” Vits said, “but I’m curious how this is going to work out. It was difficult last year, but will this year be just as difficult, or will we have a better chance going against smaller schools? That’s what I’m excited to see. We’re both going to play our hardest, and I want to see how far that will get us this year.”

Win over Vikings would boost Dukes’ hopes heading into the postseason FEEDING

CONTINUED FROM B1 Cox, for his part, wants the ball. He averages 25.7 carries per game, and would gladly tote it more.

“I enjoy it, I’m not going to lie about it,” Cox said. “I want the ball as much as possible, because I just like making plays. When you can break off a couple of long runs, it’s exciting to hear the crowd cheer.

That’s what I like the most.”

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“Sometimes I do wish that,” Cox said of a backfield pairing with Sullivan, “but you can’t really change anything. We just work with who we’ve got

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It’s all good.”

Cox noted he’s visited with Sullivan often, and stayed at his house on occasion. There is a friendly, supportive rivalry between the two.

“We’re in group chats on Twitter and Instagram,” Cox said, “so we always talk crap to each other. It’s just to motivate each other more.

I’m always going to wish good on him, and he’s always going to wish good on me.”

The Dukes will likely need to put a bunch

of points on the board Friday night to keep pace with this week’s foe, North Boone. The Vikings (3-5, 2-5) are on a two-game winning streak, and have averaged 47 points in wins against Harvard and Mendota in that span.

North Boone’s top player is Britton Morris, a sophomore quarterback who has completed 122 of 198 passes for 1,996 yards, 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He has also rushed 106 times for 346 yards and three more scores.

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The top receivers are junior Hayden Corson (41 catches, 759 yards, 7 TDs) and senior Zachary Baden (41-681, 11 TDs).

“I think our defense will be able to stop them,” Cox said. “We had a little bit of trouble with Rock Falls last week, but we’re working with our defensive ends to keep the quarterback in the pocket so he can’t extend the play.”

The Dukes are coming off a 42-36 win against the Rockets, and clinched their third consecutive playoff berth in the process. A win this

week would improve Dixon’s playoff seed, increase the chances of a first-round home game, and send the Dukes into the postseason on a high note.

“Coach [Smith] has been telling us to focus on this game because this is an upset game that could really hurt us,” Cox said. “We really want a home game, to play that first playoff game in front of our fans, but if we don’t get it, we’ll strive to beat the first team, and then get a home game the second week.”

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PREVIEW CAPSULES | WEEK 9

8-0

7-1

Sterling at DeKalb When: 7:15 p.m. Friday Where: 501 W. Dresser Rd. Radio: 94.3 FM AP rank: Sterling No. 2 5A, DeKalb No. 6 6A NIB-12: Sterling 4-0 West, DeKalb 4-0 East Last week: Sterling 56, Ottawa 12; DeKalb 52, Yorkville 14 Last meeting: 2011 Week 4, Sterling 40-36 Series streak: Sterling 2 Fast fact: Warriors haven’t lost to Barbs since NIB-12 was formed, winning both crossover contests.

SVM pick: Sterling 6-0

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North Boone at Dixon

Rock Falls at Woodstock North

Rkfd. Christian at Oregon

St. Bede at Newman

Erie-Prophetstown at Hall

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: A.C. Bowers Field, 300 Lincoln Statue Dr. Radio: 1460 AM Big Northern: Dixon 5-2, North Boone 2-5 Last week: Dixon 42, RF 36; North Boone 54, Mendota 52 Last meeting: 1st meeting Series streak: – Fast facts: Dukes have qualified for playoffs for 3rd straight season for 1st time ever. ... Vikings have been to playoffs just twice since 2006.

SVM pick: Dixon 6-0

When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: 3000 Raffel Rd. Radio: 1240 AM Conference: RF 3-5 BNC, Woodstock North 3-3 Kishwaukee River Last week: Dixon 42, Rock Falls 36; Woodstock 34, Woodstock North 6 Last meeting: 1st meeting Series streak: – Fast facts: Rockets will finish with best record since 5-4 in 2009. ...

Thunder have 2 winning seasons since school formed in 2009.

SVM pick: W. North 6-0

When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Landers-Loomis Field, 210 South 10th St. Radio: 95.7 FM Big Northern: Oregon 0-7, Rkfd. Christian 1-6 Last week: Stillman 21, Oregon 6; Byron 64, Rkfd. Christian 21 Last meeting: 2009 Playoffs, 1st round, Oregon 44-14 Series streak: Oregon 1 Fast facts: Hawks could bookend season with wins. ... Royal Lions are on 3-game losing streak.

SVM pick: Oregon 5-1

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Roscoe Eades, 1608 Fourth Ave., Sterling Radio: 102.7 FM AP rank: Newman No. 3 2A, St. Bede No. 10 2A TRAC Mississippi: St. Bede 5-0, Newman 5-0 Last week: Newman 56, Hall 8; St. Bede 49, Orion 21 Last meeting: 2015 Week 9, Newman 30-27 Series streak: Newman 2 Fast fact: Comets looking for 6th league title in 7 years.

SVM pick: Newman 6-0

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: 800 W. Erie St., Spring Valley Radio: 105.5 FM TRAC Mississippi: ErieP’town 1-4, Hall 0-5 Last week: Princeton 33, Erie-P’town 21; Newman 56, Hall 8 Last meeting: 2015 Week 9, Hall 27-26 Series streak: Hall 3 Fast facts: Panthers hoping to avoid first 1-win season since 2011. ... Red Devils went 1-8 in backto-back years in 2011-12.

SVM pick: EP 6-0

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Morrison at Bureau Valley

Fulton at West Hancock

Milledgeville at Warren

Polo at Orangeville

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: 9154 County Rd. 2125N, Manlius Radio: 98.1 FM AP rank: BV rec. votes 1A TRAC Rock: BV 1-3, Morrison 2-2 Last week: West Hancock 40, Morrison 35; BV 43, Riverdale 22 Last meeting: 2015 Week 9, BV 42-22 Series streak: BV 3 Fast fact: Before BV’s current win streak in series, Mustangs won 6 straight from 2007-12.

SVM pick: BV 5-1

When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Trone Dr., Warsaw Radio: 1390 AM AP rank: West Hancock No. 6 2A, Fulton No. 7 2A Conference: Fulton 5-0 TRAC Rock, West Hancock 3-0 West Central Last week: Fulton 28, Rockridge 27; West Hancock 40, Morrison 35 Last meeting: 1st meeting Series streak: – Fast facts: Steamers have 7 wins for first time since 2002. ... Titans outscoring opponents 373-126.

SVM pick: Fulton 4-2

When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Meridian Park, 3rd St. Radio: 100.3 FM NUIC Upstate: Milledgeville 4-3, Warren 2-5 Last week: Dakota 27, Milledgeville 0; Warren 46, Durand 8 Last meeting: 2015 Week 9, Warren 20-15 Series streak: Warren 2 Fast facts: With a win, Missiles could reach playoffs for first time since 2008, & avenge last year’s loss that kept them out.

SVM pick: M’ville 6-0

When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: 201 S. Orange St. Radio: None NUIC Upstate: Polo 5-2, Orangeville 4-3 Last week: Polo 49, AFC 8; Orangeville 36, River Ridge 20 Last meeting: 2015 Week 9, Polo 64-0 Series streak: Polo 3 Fast fact: Marcos have likely already earned playoff spot, while Broncos are looking for first postseason berth since 2010, & 1st under Jay Doyle.

SVM pick: Polo 6-0

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Stockton at AFC

Amboy at Aquin

When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Mel Barron Field, 318 E. South St., Fr. Grove Radio: None AP rank: Stockton No. 4 1A NUIC Upstate: AFC 2-5, Stockton 7-0 Last week: Polo 49, AFC 8; Stockton 60, Aquin 22 Last meeting: 2015 Week 9, Stockton 54-6 Series streak: Stockton 7 Fast fact: Blackhawks have outscored opponents 430-40 this year; Raiders have been outscored 249-148.

SVM pick: Stockton 6-0

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: 1419 S. Galena Ave., Freeport Radio: 101.7 FM AP rank: Aquin receiving votes 1A NUIC: Amboy 3-5 NW, Aquin 7-1 Upstate Last week: Amboy 7, Pecatonica 0; Stockton 60, Aquin 22 Last meeting: 1st meeting Series streak: – Fast fact: Bulldogs hold 276-156 scoring edge this year, while Clippers have been outscored 202-115.

SVM pick: Aquin 6-0

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Eastland-Pearl City at East Dubuque When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: 200 Parklane Dr. Radio: None AP rank: EPC No. 9 2A NUIC NW: West Carroll 2-4, Galena 1-5 Last week: Forreston 21, EPC 7; Le-Win 43, E. Dubuque 0 Last meeting: 2015 Week 9, EPC 43-18 Series streak: EPC 3 Fast facts: Wildcatz have allowed just 90 points this season. ... Warriors need a win to make playoffs for first time since 5-year run from 2009-13.

SVM pick: EPC 6-0

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6-2

West Carroll at Lena-Winslow When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: 516 Fremont St., Lena Radio: None AP rank: Le-Win No. 6 1A NUIC NW: West Carroll 3-4, Le-Win 5-2 Last week: West Carroll 48, Galena 3; Le-Win 43, East Dubuque 0 Last meeting: 2015 Week 9, Le-Win 47-28 Series streak: Le-Win 10 Fast fact: With a win, Thunder would qualify for playoffs for second straight season for first time since 3 straight trips from 2005-07.

SVM pick: Le-Win 6-0

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All 7-1 6-2 4-4 3-5 1-7

Friday’s games • Ottawa at Kaneland, 7 • Geneseo at Morris, 7:15 • LaSalle-Peru at Yorkville, 7:15 • Sterling at DeKalb, 7:15 • Rochelle at Sycamore, 7:30

Big Northern Byron Genoa-Kingston Dixon Rkfd. Lutheran Winnebago Rock Falls Stillman Valley North Boone Rkfd. Christian Mendota Oregon

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7-0 7-0 5-2 5-2 5-2 3-5 3-4 2-5 1-6 1-6 0-7

All 8-0 8-0 6-2 6-2 5-3 3-5 3-5 3-5 2-6 1-7 1-7

Friday’s games • Genoa-Kingston at Mendota, 7 • Rock Falls at Woodstock North, 7 • Rkfd. Christian at Oregon, 7 • Stillman Valley at Rkfd. Lutheran, 7 • Winnebago at Byron, 7 • North Boone at Dixon, 7:30

Three Rivers Mississippi Newman St. Bede Princeton Kewanee Erie-Prophetstown Sherrard Hall

Conf.

5-0 5-0 3-2 3-3 1-4 1-4 0-5

All 8-0 6-2 4-4 5-3 1-7 1-7 0-8

Friday’s games • Erie-Prophetstown at Hall, 7:30 • Princeton at Sherrard, 7:30 • St. Bede at Newman, 7:30 • Rockridge at Kewanee, 7:45

Three Rivers Rock Fulton Rockridge Orion Morrison Bureau Valley Riverdale

Conf.

5-0 3-2 2-2 2-2 1-3 0-4

All 7-1 5-3 5-3 3-5 5-3 2-6

Friday’s games • Morrison at Bureau Valley, 7:30 • Riverdale at Orion, 7:30 • Rockridge at Kewanee, 7:45 Saturday’s game • Fulton at West Hancock, 11 a.m.

NUIC Northwest Forreston Eastland-P.C. Lena-Winslow Dakota East Dubuque West Carroll Amboy Galena Pecatonica

Conf.

7-0 6-1 5-2 4-3 3-4 3-4 3-5 1-6 0-7

All 8-0 7-1 6-2 5-3 4-4 4-4 3-5 2-6 0-8

Friday’s games • West Carroll at Lena-Winslow, 7 • Amboy at Aquin, 7:30 • Dakota at Galena, 7:30 • EPC at East Dubuque, 7:30 • Pecatonica at Forreston, 7:30

NUIC Upstate Stockton Aquin Polo Milledgeville Orangeville AFC Warren River Ridge Durand

Conf.

7-0 7-1 5-2 4-3 4-3 2-5 2-5 1-6 0-7

Friday’s games • Milledgeville at Warren, 7 • Stockton at AFC, 7 • Amboy at Aquin, 7:30 • Polo at Orangeville, 7:30

All 8-0 7-1 5-3 4-4 4-4 2-6 2-6 1-7 0-8

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Overall Last week Sterling (8-0) at DeKalb (7-1) North Boone (3-5) at Dixon (6-2) Rock Falls (3-5) at Woodstock North (5-3) Rkfd. Christian (2-6) at Oregon (1-7) St. Bede (6-2) at Newman (8-0) Erie-P’town (1-7) at Hall (0-8) Morrison (3-5) at Bureau Valley (5-3) Fulton (7-1) at West Hancock (8-0) Milledgeville (4-4) at Warren (2-6) Polo (5-3) at Orangeville (4-4) Stockton (8-0) at AFC (2-6) Amboy (3-5) at Aquin (7-1) Eastland-P.C. (7-1) at East Dubuque (4-4) West Carroll (4-4) at Lena-Winslow (6-2)

Cody Cutter 624 pts 84-20

Eric Ingles 601 pts 80-24

Patrick Mason 603 pts 81-23

Homer Ty Brian Dan Reynolds Weidman Woessner (home team) 627 pts 597 pts 595 pts 52-52 85-19 78-26 81-23

91 pts 13-0

90 pts 12-1

91 pts 13-0

91 pts 13-0

90 pts 12-1

90 pts 12-1

STER 1 pt DIXON 12 pts WN 8 pts ORE 7 pts NEW 2 pts EP 4 pts MORR 5 pts FUL 6 pts MVILLE 9 pts POLO 10 pts STOCK 14 pts AQUIN 11 pts EPC 13 pts LW 3 pts

STER 8 pts DIXON 10 pts WN 6 pts ORE 1 pt NEW 7 pts EP 5 pts BV 9 pts WH 4 pts MVILLE 2 pts POLO 3 pts STOCK 13 pts AQUIN 12 pts EPC 14 pts LW 11 pts

STER 13 pts DIXON 10 pts WN 8 pts ORE 3 pts NEW 9 pts EP 2 pts BV 5 pts FUL 1 pt MVILLE 4 pts POLO 6 pts STOCK 14 pts AQUIN 12 pts EPC 11 pts LW 7 pts

STER 1 pt DIXON 12 pts WN 11 pts ORE 3 pts NEW 2 pts EP 7 pts BV 8 pts WH 4 pts MVILLE 5 pts POLO 6 pts STOCK 14 pts AQUIN 9 pts EPC 10 pts LW 13 pts

STER 4 pts DIXON 13 pts WN 7 pts ORE 8 pts NEW 6 pts EP 3 pts BV 9 pts FUL 1 pt MVILLE 2 pts POLO 5 pts STOCK 14 pts AQUIN 12 pts EPC 11 pts LW 10 pts

STER 2 pts DIXON 9 pts WN 10 pts RC 4 pts NEW 1 pt EP 6 pts BV 8 pts FUL 5 pts MVILLE 3 pts POLO 7 pts STOCK 14 pts AQUIN 13 pts EPC 12 pts LW 11 pts

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School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (9) 8-0 90 1 2. Brother Rice 8-0 81 2 3. Home.-Flossmoor 8-1 70 3 4. Palatine 8-0 55 5 (tie) Neuqua Valley 8-0 55 4 6. Hinsdale Central 8-0 41 7 7. Edwardsville 7-1 32 9 8. St. Charles East 8-0 20 T10 9. Naperville North 7-1 14 NR 10. Marist 7-1 8 NR Others receiving votes: Oswego 7, Glenbard West 7, Stevenson 6, Barrington 6, Lincoln-Way East 3.

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Class 7A School W-L Pts Prv 1. East St. Louis (8) 8-0 89 1 2. Brad.-Bourbonnais (1) 8-0 79 2 3. Fenwick 7-1 70 3 4. St. Charles North 7-1 61 4 5. Rolling Meadows 8-0 47 7 6. Normal Community 7-1 46 8 (tie) Batavia 7-1 46 6 8. Benet 6-2 17 5 9. Lincoln-Way Central 6-2 8 NR 10. Harlem 6-2 7 NR T10.Glenbrook North 7-1 7 NR Others receiving votes: Lincoln Way West 5, Highland Park 4, Lake Zurich 4, Chicago Mt. Carmel 2, St. Rita 2, Hoffman Estates 1.

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Class 6A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Sac. Heart-Griffin (7) 8-0 88 1 2. Prairie Ridge (2) 8-0 83 2 3. Cary-Grove 7-1 71 3 4. Lemont 8-0 63 4 5. Rockford Auburn 7-1 47 5 6. DeKalb 7-1 42 6 7. Crete-Monee 6-2 31 7 8. Quincy 7-1 19 10 9. Antioch 8-0 17 NR 10. Rockford Boylan 7-1 9 9 Others receiving votes: Marmion 7, St. Laurence 5, Oak Lawn Richards 4, Danville 4, Montini 4, Reavis 1.

LW Class 5A

SVM FOOTBALL STAT LEADERBOARD Rushing yards Arthur Cox, Dixon Keegan Schubert, EPC Tristen Aguilar, Polo Drake Davis, Bureau Valley Stephen Brooke, AFC Michael Pidde, Fulton Nyrel Sullivan, Sterling Caleb Mennen, Oregon Latrell Vaughn, Sterling Eli Leffelman, Newman Trey Morse, Sterling Andrew Spaulding, Sterling Cade Gorzny, Newman Jacob Cullen, Oregon Austin Rash, Fulton Devin DeHaan, Oregon Jayden Kempel, EPC Landen Vesley, Newman Brighton Haverland, EPC Caje Peterson, Bureau Valley Jarod Kempel, EPC Chase Prehn, Oregon Austin Schroeder, Fulton Isaiah Harris, Rock Falls Adam Hart, AFC Luke Olson, Newman Reid Taylor, Polo Easton Bianchi, Newman Nathan Clark, Oregon

Att Yds 180 1,134 128 902 120 902 129 868 179 854 131 831 70 700 98 683 59 604 85 572 62 497 90 493 64 490 93 478 74 375 79 360 67 355 52 353 60 332 69 313 35 294 40 276 51 266 62 262 50 261 49 245 48 222 44 220 48 207

Passing yards TD 14 11 14 15 11 11 13 6 10 8 4 7 5 6 8 3 5 9 6 5 2 1 1 4 2 5 5 0 0

Logan Pillars, Rock Falls Noah Wilcox, Dixon Drake Davis, Bureau Valley Tyler Sweenie, Fulton Trey Morse, Sterling Brighton Haverland, EPC Braiden Soltow, Polo Landen Vesley, Newman Caleb Drew, AFC Randal Gabaldon, Polo Braden Smargiassi, EPC Justin Young, Polo Caid Chenoweth, Oregon Stephen Brooke, AFC Bryce Grant, Fulton Austin Schroeder, Fulton Alek Duran, Sterling Ryan Noble, Newman Kaylon Westmorland, Dixon Andrew Newman, Oregon Erik North, Fulton Cody Penick, AFC

C-A-I Yds 135-238-4 1,988 120-191-2 1,299 89-145-6 1,210 58-100-1 876 47-72-2 728 35-69-4 590 29-73-3 365 19-45-1 365 22-44-2 264 13-31-4 179 10-18-1 172 6-11-1 103 7-24-1 99 1-5-0 34 1-3-0 28 1-1-0 19 1-1-0 10 1-1-0 8 1-3-1 -2 0-8-1 0 0-1-0 0 0-1-0 0

Receptions TD 19 13 11 8 10 5 3 2 3 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

Michael Berentes, Rock Falls Roger Carlson, Rock Falls Bryan Herr, Bureau Valley Arthur Cox, Dixon Jay Edlefson, Bureau Valley Jared Harrison, Dixon Kaylon Westmorland, Dixon Turner Morse, Sterling Skylar Fischer, EPC Reid Taylor, Polo Tyler Bruggenwirth, Fulton Ty Paulline, Fulton Isaiah Harris, Rock Falls Blake Wind, Rock Falls Eli Leffelman, Newman Reid Blackburn, Sterling Mathew Cheeseman, Polo Elijiah McGlown, Dixon Brennan Mammosser, Rock Falls Nathan McLuckie, Fulton David Atkinson, AFC Kandras Martin, Dixon Austin Schroeder, Fulton Andrew Wolber, Dixon Jake Pitman, Dixon

Rec 45 40 37 31 28 24 23 22 21 19 17 17 16 15 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 8

Yds 642 607 615 324 305 374 219 343 517 263 358 223 288 197 230 156 115 77 154 121 120 91 125 122 76

TD 5 8 6 4 4 3 2 6 5 2 5 3 5 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1

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CONTINUED FROM B1 The Barbs are led by quarterback Derek Kyler, who has run for 508 yards and 7 TDs, and thrown for 1,167 yards and 16 TDs, with just four INTs. Delvin Williams (361 yards, 5 TDs) and Jelantae Young (495 yards, 6 TDs) lead the ground game, but it’s receiver Cole Tucker (33 catches, 518 yards, 8 TDs) that impresses Schlemmer and his coaching staff the most.

“He’s as good of a receiver that we’ve seen at Sterling since we saw [Jordan] Westerkamp at Montini,” said Schlemmer, referring to a playoff matchup against a wideout that went on to play at Nebraska. “That’s how we’re looking at this kid and trying to defend him. That’s pretty high praise, because that’s one of the better football players I’ve ever seen, but this kid can do a lot.

“They’ve got the quarterback who’s awfully, awfully good; he’s one of the better

one’s we’ve seen. He’s special, and can make every throw that needs to be made – and then he can tuck the ball and run. And then you’ve got B, C, and D targets downfield, and those guys are A’s on almost every other team, that’s how good they are.”

But the Golden Warriors have been up to the challenge all season long. The defense hasn’t given up more than 13 points in a game so far, and there have only been two times this year where teams have reached double digits.

At the same time, the offense has scored at least 35 points each week, and has been in the 40s or 50s in all but two games. Nyrel Sullivan (700 yards, 13 TDs), Latrell Vaughn (604 yards, 10 TDs) and Andrew Spaulding (493 yards, 7 TDs) provide a triple threat on the ground, and QB Trey Morse has run for 497 yards and 4 scores, and thrown for 728 yards and 10 TDs. Turner Morse (22 catches, 343 yards, 6 TDs) and Reid Blackburn (10 catches, 156 yards, TD) are the

favorite downfield threats.

Even with all that talent, though, the key for the Warriors has been to approach each game as if they’re the underdogs. That attitude starts at the top, and it’s been working well for the players.

“The coaches do a really good job of not letting us get our heads too big,” junior Nolan Sullivan said. “They do a good job of letting us know what the challenge is every week, and how good teams actually are if we don’t do our jobs. It’s a lot easier to make ourselves seem like the underdog when it’s like that.”

But this week, no extra motivation was needed.

Schlemmer said once he turned on the film, it became immediately apparent to every one of his players how big a test the Barbs will be to close out the regular season.

“Where do I start?” senior Trevor King said. “DeKalb is really big and athletic. Their outside [receivers] are able to catch the ball and run the ball really quick. They have height

on the outside, and their inside [receivers] drive really fast, and their quarterback is amazing and breaking contain and getting so much out of something that would have nothing at all. They’re going to be by far the toughest challenge we’ve had.”

With the playoffs up next, Schlemmer and his players like getting such a high-quality opponent as a way to get their minds right and ready for the postseason. But as with their usual narrow focus, the Golden Warriors are looking at a couple of other minigoals that they can accomplish in Week 9, before worrying about Week 10.

“Having that zero at the end of our record makes all the hard work, all the tough fighting we’ve done all season worth it,” Sullivan said.

“And we want to prove that our side of the conference isn’t something to be trifled with,” King added. “We want to show that we’re able to compete with the other side.”

School W-L Pts Prv 1. Peoria Central (11) 8-0 110 1 2. Sterling 8-0 99 2 3. Highland 7-1 83 3 4. Peoria Notre Dame 6-2 76 4 5. Washington 6-2 63 6 6. Morris 6-2 55 8 7. Centralia 6-2 41 10 8. Morgan Park 7-1 14 NR (tie) Vernon Hills 6-2 14 NR 10. Chicago Solorio 6-2 11 NR Others receiving votes: Belvidere 8, Triad 8, Rochelle 5, Metamora 4, Cahokia 3, Payton 3, Decatur Eisenhower 2, Hillcrest 2, Woodstock Marian 2, Kankakee 1, Glenbard South 1.

Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Althoff Catholic (9) 8-0 114 1 2. Phillips (1) 7-1 102 2 3. Rochester 7-1 92 4 4. Johnsburg (1) 8-0 91 3 5. Columbia (1) 8-0 75 5 6. Genoa-Kingston 8-0 64 6 7. Mt. Zion 7-1 44 7 8. Canton 7-1 31 8 9. Aurora Cent. Cath. 7-1 21 9 10. Plano 6-2 9 NR Others receiving votes: Rockford Lutheran 5, Herrin 4, Richmond-Burton 3, Breese Mater Dei 2, Geneseo 2, Taylorville 1.

Class 3A School W-L Pts Prv 1. IC Catholic (14) 8-0 140 1 2. Wilmington 8-0 122 2 3. Monticello 8-0 106 3 4. Byron 8-0 96 4 5. Herscher 8-0 75 6 6. North-Mac 8-0 72 5 7. Newton 8-0 61 7 8. Mt. Carmel 8-0 32 10 9. Bloomington Central Catholic 7-1 29 9 10. Farmington 8-0 14 NR Others receiving votes: Pana 5, Elmwood-Brimfield 5, Breese Central 4, Westville 4, Williamsville 4, Carlinville 1.

Class 2A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Downs Tri-Valley (11) 8-0 136 1 2. Dee-Mack (3) 8-0 122 2 3. Newman 8-0 114 3 4. Mendon Unity 8-0 95 4 5. Maroa-Forsyth 7-1 77 6 6. West Hancock 8-0 64 7 7. Fulton 6-2 55 8 8. Wethersfield 7-1 35 9 9. Eastland-Pearl City 7-1 30 5 10. St. Bede 6-2 25 NR Others receiving votes: Carmi White County 6, Red Bud 4, DuQuoin 4, Eldorado 3.

Class 1A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Forreston (11) 8-0 128 1 2. Tuscola (2) 8-0 114 2 3. Ottawa Marquette 8-0 97 3 4. Stockton 8-0 94 4 5. Decatur St. Teresa 7-1 78 6 6. Lena-Winslow 6-2 59 8 7. Decatur Lutheran (LSA) 8-1 38 NR 8. Athens 6-2 37 9 9. Mt. Sterling Brown County 6-2 27 10 10. Argenta-Oreana 7-1 17 5 Others receiving votes: Aquin 16, Bureau Valley 4, Camp Point Central 3, Dakota 2, Arcola 1.

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Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Douglas Adams, in “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” wrote, “Space is big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mindbogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the road to the chemist, but that’s just peanuts to space.”

When you are declaring a bridge deal, you try to find the safest road to make your contract. However, even if you choose the one that is mathematically best, you might end up in a black hole, going down because you were unlucky. Still, it is amazing how in bridge columns, the right approach works.

What should South do in four hearts after West cash-

es his two top spades, then shifts to the diamond jack?

Although that South hand contains only 11 high-card points, it is well worth a onelevel opening bid, with that excellent six-card suit, two

aces and no rebid problem.

South can see four losers: two spades and two diamonds. He has only nine top tricks: six hearts, one diamond and two clubs. He must play to establish a third club winner.

But, because he will probably have to ruff two low clubs in his hand, he must be careful with his dummy entries.

Declarer wins the third trick with his diamond ace and cashes the heart ace.

But then he turns his attention to the clubs. He plays a club to the king, cashes the ace, ruffs a club high, leads a low heart to dummy’s nine, ruffs another club high, crosses to the heart king (drawing West’s last trump in the process), and discards a diamond on the winning club seven. © 2016 UFS

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ALEX M WALTERS; NICOLE WALTERS, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 101 506 EAST 9TH STREET ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

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Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before May 1, 2017, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 6, 2016, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on November 3, 2016, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-27-381-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 506 EAST 9TH STREET, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071

That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of the following Mortgages regarding the following described premises:

Description of Improvements: WHITE, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $70,972.04

Lots 4, 5 and 6 in Wilkins Addition to the Village of Lyndon, situated in Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded September 4, 1878, in Book 3 of Plats, page 51.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, P.C., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 11653 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Dated: October 17, 2016 Victoria A. Krug, Independent Representative Trent L. Bush - ARDC 6269478 WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 bush@wmpj.com Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ALEX M WALTERS; NICOLE WALTERS, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 101 506 EAST 9TH STREET ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on April 6, 2016, Sheriff of Whiteside County will on November 3, 2016, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 5 AND THE EAST 2 FEET OF LOT 6 OF BLOCK 4 IN PRATT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 11-27-381-014 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 506 EAST 9TH STREET, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 Description of Improvements: WHITE, VINYL SIDING, ONE UNIT HOME, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $70,972.04 Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".

The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, P.C., Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 11653 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 108 2nd Ave. W., Lyndon, IL 61261 which said Mortgage was made by: Andrew R. Taylor to Community State Bank of Rock Falls, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 201207826; 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: Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County Courts Facility, Eastern Division 101 E. Third St. Sterling, IL 61081 on or before October 30, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Dated: September 30, 2016.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, Illinois 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

October 6, 13 & 20 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff, v. No. 16 CH 115 ST COREY EVENSON a/k/a COREY R. EVENSON; ELEANOR EVENSON a/k/a ELEANOR C. EVENSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of the following Mortgages regarding the following described premises: Parcel 1 Sub-lot 14 of Resubdivision of Lots 1, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on Block 17, in Arey's Addition to the City of Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded May 4, 1892 in Book 5 of Plats, page 27, all situated in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 604 East 6th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 which said Mortgage was made by: Corey R. Evenson and Eleanor Evenson, to Community State Bank of Rock Falls, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 2011-02181; 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.

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

Towns

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Streets

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

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Customers

Amboy

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

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Amboy

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

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

Sterling

EMPLOYMENT

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For motor route availability call David Sheets

815-625-3600 ext. 5311

We just keep Growing!

Come Grow With Us at HALO Branded Solutions HALO Branded Solutions is expanding due to our continued sales growth and success. We are seeking the following qualified professionals to join our corporate team in Sterling:

• Accounts Receivable Manager • Supplier Relations Coordinator • Program Developer Also seeking to fill the following entry level positions:

• Customer Service Representative • Billing Coordinator • Order Entry Coordinator All positions require a HS diploma or equivalent; 1-3 years relevant experience and/or training, above-average keyboarding/ data entry skills, proficiency in MS Office software programs, good oral/written communication skills, and excellent customer service experience. All newly considered applicants will be required to complete skills assessments on-line.

HALO offers an exciting, caring and dynamic work environment.

Employees who join us stay here because of our unique corporate culture, opportunities for advancement, competitive wages, extensive benefit package and casual office environment.

PART-TIME Carroll County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) has an immediate opening for an Advocate Supervisor. Candidates must be detail oriented, organized and able to manage multiple projects at a time.

A professional demeanor and confidentiality, coupled with strong verbal and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

This position is approximately 20-25 hours per week.

Please forward a cover letter and resume to: Trisha Morrow, CASA Executive Director casadirector@ CASA15.comcast biz.net Deadline for resumes: October 24, 2016.

TO OUR

READERS:

If you have NOT applied or interviewed in the past, please apply at www.halo.com/careers (no phone calls please)

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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LAB ANALYST

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opportunity for a Back Shift Lab Analyst for the Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, Iowa.

Job Responsibilities: • Perform required finished product chemical and physical analysis in an accurate and timely manner; notify the QA Manager and appropriate Team Leader immediately of substandard results.

• Utilize computer software programs for data storage and retrieval, process monitoring and verification and results generation.

• Initiate Hold Orders.

• Monitor all aspects of processing, including the extruders, screws, air transfers, dryers and FP units.

• Monitor all aspects of packing, including the scales, fillers, coders, sealers and casing of the finished products.

• Train and continuously update the training of operators in the proper methods of the quality testing for which they are responsible.

• Maintain, update and send formulas for batching and production.

Utilize Batchvue.

• Recommend changes in methods, procedures and equipment, which improve the effectiveness of the analytical results. Implement modification only after validation and approval.

• Maintain and calibrate lab and unloading test equipment and assist as necessary with the maintenance and calibration of the testing and monitoring equipment located throughout the plant.

• Maintain accurate lab records including GPMQ data entry.

• Assist in the chemical and physical testing for R&D and applications test runs.

• Maintain the laboratory and work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.

• Function as a Quality Liaison by communication QA goals and vision to all personnel.

• Assumes all other duties as assigned by QA Manager or reporting team leader.

Wanted: Light Warehouse with forklift experience Part-time 6am-12pm, Mon.-Thurs Please send replies to Box #1350, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED required; AA Science Degree or equivalent preferred.

• Previous Lab experience preferred.

• Computer proficient.

• Good communication skills.

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends.

• Must be able to work back shift.

Need to place an ad?

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All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlepurinacareers.com Apply No Later Than, November 7, 2016 Under job number 16007324 No phone calls please Physical & Drug & Alcohol screening may be required.

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

505

Call us today!

815-625-3600 815-284-2222

CHILD CARE

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is 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))

POSITION WANTED

515

Will do housework and/or laundry for you weekly or every other week.

Reasonable rates, references. Call 815-288-7820

AUCTIONS

615

Thursday, October 20, 2016

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-?

27824 Buena Vista Dr. (off Buell Rd.) Huge Garage Sale Antiques, collectibles, coins, tools, 2, 16” front tractor tires, new socks and lots of misc items.

Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-12 1273 Red Brick Rd (quarter mile west of Eldena) Sheds not empty!

Continuing sale new items added Leaf blower, hedge trimmer, salt spreader, table set, recliner, adult clothes, china, bedding, usual & unusual items, pictures & puzzles Fri. Sat. 8-?

298 IL Route 2 (Across from Animal Hospital) 5 Family Sale Lots of kids clothes baby – adult, winter/ summer exc. cond. 9 Lg. Totes of shoes, formal dresses, Knee scooter, George Forman roasting machine, sm. Upright freezer. Elect wheel chair, lots of nice clothes, too much to mention, reasonably priced!

815-440-5200 Saturday 10 – 4 319 W. Everett St. (Russ' Auto & Tow) Craft Supply Sale Mostly Stamping Crafts & Scrap booking Craft Supplies, some tools, stamps, paper punches, stickers, some Sizzix items, photo printer, & other craft supplies Thur. 3 – 7 pm; Fri. 8 – 11 am 433 Countryside Lane Tons of clean new clothing for women small - large. Much misc.

Thursday 8 - 4 Friday 8 – noon 1111 Chestnut Ave blankets, jewelry, winter coats – med to XL, pictures, tables, Christmas decorations, pillows, some tools, carpet fan, something for everyone!

Must see!

Illinois Waterfront & Recreational Land Absolute Auction 10/22 10AM 4 Tracts 112.68+ acres United County Auctions, Appraisals & Realty 812-243-1303 David Shotts, Jr., Auctioneer IL Lic#440.000310 UCMarshall.com Terms: Visit website or call for complete terms.

Friday 8 – 4 Saturday 8 – 12 8115 S. Green St. Brand name boys clothes 4 – 7, power wheels ride on's, bikes & lots of misc

SPECIAL SALES 620

NACHUSA GARAGE SALES 624

Automotive Toy & Die Cast Show October 30 th 10am - 3pm 2008 16th St. Moline, IL Check QCA & Craigslist for more details.

Join The Team!

Earn up to $35,000 Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This entry level position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, direct mail pieces and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

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

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

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

GRAND DETOUR GARAGE SALES 624

Friday 9 – 4 Saturday 9 - ?

1244 Market Street 8 Tract cassettes tapes, tractor seats, Calendar towels 1958 + up, books, Everything Must Go!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-5 28303 Bertha Drive Moving Sale! furniture, pictures, household, decorations, John Deere collector tractors, old insulators, old fruit jars, & much much more!!

Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8am-6pm 604 Marsha Ln. 3 Family Sale- 4 racks of Fall baby girl, teen girl 10-16, adult pants & tops, etc. 15 tables of misc., linens, shoes, purses, books, tapes, toys, baby walkers. Fairy pics. Amy Brown & Thomas.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4.

1812 ave. D Moving out of state, In-Home Tag Sale: Lloyd Dettman owner Home is sold & all must be sold to the bare walls!

Beautiful furniture in every room. 2 bedroom sets, dining room set, living room furniture, sofa, recliners, display cabinets, electric fireplace, office, storage cabinets, another kitchen full, hide a bed, flat screen TV, freezer, refrigerator, collectibles, beautiful glassware, riding mower, lawn n garden, tools, décor, patio furniture, & much more!

See estatesales.net for 100 pictures & info!

Sale assisted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021 Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-12 3512 9th Ave. (off Science Ridge or 37th St.) Snowblowers, clothes – B8-10, G6-8, W,M, coats, jackets, scrubs M,L, kitchen, tools, books, cookbooks, kerosene heater, sewing table, old bottles, holiday, misc.

Fri. 9-4 & Sat. 8-2 3803 22nd Ave. (Snavely) Cleaning out house and garage!

No kids clothes.

You want it, we have it!

Friday, 8-2 Saturday, 8-2 2207 11th Ave. HUGE GARAGE SALE! Lots of brand name clothes for all sizes! 2 end tables, board games, toys! Xbox One guitar hero Some antiques, Tupperware, home décor! Too much to list!

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

815-445-6151.

Nascar Collectibles Dale SR +JR Coats Cars, Elliott, Martin & Kenseth Coats, Etc. 284-3530

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

710

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

CLOTHING

Young Male Cat, adorable powder gray, up to date on shots and litter trained. Free to good loving indoor home.

815-622-2622

730

(9) pairs men's Levi, 34/36x34L Wrangler, Arizona Jeans like new $40 obo 815-535-8974

FURNITURE

755

Young Tuxedo black & white cat.

Up to date on shots and litter trained.

Free to loving indoor home.

815-622-2622

LAWN MOWERS

68” Dining room 2 ext. table, leaves, w/protectors, 8 chairs, 6' lighted china. $300 815-359-7350 Antique Chest of Drawers. 3 sm. & 4 lg. drawers w/ mirror. $100 815-626-1123

779

Riding lawn mower, runs great. $300. Must sell!

815-625-5514

SNOWBLOWERS 782 NEW TODAY 5HP Craftsman snowblower, 2 stage, 7spd., w/2 reverse. Elec. start 24” width. 1yr old.

Like new. $400 815-625-1606

Antique Victorian Couch, yellow, $600; Yellow couch w highback chair, $350 815-677-1939 Beautyrest kingsized mattress and boxspring. 1 year old. $900 OBO. 815-973-1654 Broyhill 4 piece bedroom set $300 obo 815-288-6369 Love seat, exc. cond, beige/flower pattern $75. 815564-0191.

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Washer, dryer, refrig., dresser, sofas, recliner, table/chairs 815-718-4385.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950

Healthy Loving Young marble orange/gold Male cat,

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

updated on shots and litter trained.

Free to good loving indoor home.

815-622-2622

NEW TODAY Never Used!!

Master Paws Portable eaisly moved Steel pet pen 4'x8', 6' high.

With removable door & roof $175 OBO. 815-625-5588 or 815-262-9895 Wanted: Tea Cup size F Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

16 Geese & 6 duck decoys. $60 for all.

815-625-1606 1976 Rock-OLA 480 Juke Box with 2 boxes of 45 records. $400 815-535-2647 4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 8' pool table $450; large couch w/king size bed $350; lg. old style TV $125.

815-440-1390 Charmaster wood burner $300; 250 gal. oil barrel $100; B.A. oil Wayne burner mod. HS $100; Wayne oil burner mod. MSR $100 Call: 815-440-4621 Cub Cadet two bag grass catcher for 42” cut. Good $150 condition! obo 815-440-1028 Drafting table w/ drafting Bruning machine & light $55 815-284-2374 Electric hospital bed, twin sizeexc. cond. $190.

Call 815-718-4385 FREE - metal window screens, mixed sizes.

815-288-6310.

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Sauk Valley Media has a full-time opening for a Customer Service Representative in our Advertising Department.

We are looking for an individual that possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, mathematical aptitude, multi-tasking ability, basic computer and typing skills, effective time management, strong organizational skills, and a positive team building attitude.

Duties for the position include fielding phone inquiries from advertisers, proofing ads, delivering materials to clients when necessary, mailing out correspondence and promotional material to advertisers, scheduling, handling walk-in customer, and assisting the ad team in achieving revenue goals.

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, Proof of Insurance, Reliable Transportation and Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

If you are interested in joining our team, send your resume to: Donna McDonald, Advertising Operations Manager Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 email: dmcdonald@saukvalley.com This posting does not necessarily contain all of the actual or essential duties of the position. Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

FREE FIREWOOD! You help cut & clean up!

815-973-2083

Monaco Dynasty pusher Bus model 8.3 cummins. make offer. $25,000.

815-847-8904

Fri. & Sat. 9 - 4 Sunday 9 - 2 1220 S College Ave nue Collectibles: Mickey Mouse, Darby Mint, Avon, Campbells Soup, Hamilton & nesting dolls, antique furniture, much more & misc Glass top coffee table. $30 815-441-8457 Heavy Duty flat bed trailer solid steel sides, tall back gate. 6.5' & 10'. $1000 815-535-2647 Lg. potted plants Swedish Ivy, Wandering Jews, $5.00 815-284-9906 Looking for Ford F150, 2010-2015 in exc. cond. 75K mi. or less.

815-535-8343

Poker table, solid oak. $75/obo. Call 815-441-7574.

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Student/ Computer desk. $25 815-441-8457

Wing back chair. $45. 815-441-8457

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

2 Registered Quarter Horse, 2 yr Philly out of World Stud.

Champion Call 815-535-3444

POULTRY / SUPPLIES

845

NOW TAKING ORDERS for all natural fed and raised grilling and frying chickens. Young roasting chickens, ducks and geese.

All processing done at an inspected poultry processing plant Call 815-632-7254

CLASSIC CARS

904

Red, 83' Mustang GLX convertible V6, auto. White leather interior, 51k mi. Excellent cond. $5,700 OBO 815-625-7936

Credit Auto Sales www.creditautosalesdixon.com Email: Phone:

(815) 288-1716 (815) 288-2406

creditautodixon@yahoo.com Fax: (815) 288-6183 601 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 9am-3pm

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $42!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/16 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1994 Mustang GT convertible, red.

34,600mi. Exc. cond. Florida car. $11,000. Call 815499-7430.

1995 Camero Z28 convertible, triple black, leather, LT1 engine, 44k mi., asking $14,500 / obo 815-626-7278 after 5 pm 1996 Ford Explorer runs good, $1,500 OBO. Call 815-625-9296 2003 Subaru Legacy AWD, $3500/ obo. Call 815-625-3928.

2004 Taurus, gold, garage checked, runs great! $1200 779-245-8070 2006 Chevy Aveo, 94K mi., good runner. $3,000; 815-716-0475 or 815-535-0495 2008 Grand Prix, 4dr, V6, brown, sunroof, heated leather, 124k, perfect cond. $7350 obo. 815-378-5847

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION 330 SOUTH HILLSIDE FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031 SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, 2015 12 NOON Modern Bi-Level 10 room home. Has 3 bedrooms upper level & 2 bedrooms lower level. Could have nice apartment on lower level with 2 bedrooms, living room, dining area & full kitchen & bath or use house as 1 unit and have larger family room lower level with other rooms & upper level with 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bath, dining area & mud room. The house has aluminum siding, a 6’ balcony all around the back side, very nice 2 car attached garage with electric opener.

Baseboard that, newer hot water heater, Culligan soft water unit, 20x30 pole building and 2 8x10 lawn sheds, all this sits on just over 1/2 acre, lots of shade trees. This home is a jewel in the rough, it needs some TLC & updating but has lots of potential.

* For more info call auctioneer at 815-288-5814 *Auction City Sales - Lee Hollingsworth & Curt Schaefer TERMS: 10% DOWN DAY OF SALE, BALANCE TO BE PAID AT CLOSING (WITHIN 30 DAYS) CLEAR TITLE WILL BE PROVIDED AT THAT TIME.

ESTATE/REAL ESTATE AUCTION October 22nd 9:00 AM 1313 S. College Ave., Dixon

DIRECTIONS: IL rt 26 to Bloody Gulch Rd West to S. College North to Auction Site. Watch for signs REAL ESTATE (to be sold at NOON): Approx. 1800 SF, 3 BR, 1 BA 2-story house on LARGE lot with outbuildings.

PERSONAL PROPERTY: Ronald Reagan memorabilia; Dixon memorabilia; Vintage advertising;LIONEL train set;Pedal cars, tractors; 100s of hubcaps; vintage toys/games; 196? Land Rover; Moped; Cub Cadet and Allis Chalmers garden tractors; large cast iron planters; 1 bottom walking plows; Fire hydrant; Schlitz cooler; milk cans; vintage Kelloggs cereal display rack;military helmet;wood burning stove; Coca Cola clock; fire extinguishers; candy machines; car parts; steel wagon wheels; large collection of clocks; bank collection;beer lights; steel tractor seats;Lincoln welder;vintage metal parts bin; card catalog file; well pump; antique drafting table;vintage lights;weather vane;White Hall ILL 8 gallon crock; chalk figures; wash tubs; pedesta sinks; and SOOOOO MUCH MORE BEING UNCOVERED There will be something for everyone.

2010 Toyota Prius 4Dr. Hatch. 170K mi. Ex. Cond. $7,000, 5¼% 60 mo. w/ good credit. 815-379-2528 2011 Cadillac SRX loaded, leather, sun roof. Asking $21,500. Like new.

39,800mi. Call 815535-1021. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

S.U.V.S

909

1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS, 4WD, 4DR, great condition, 150,159 miles, $2300 obo 815677-2098 2004 Buick Rainier. All wheel Dr. heated leather sun roof, very well maintained. $4,800.

815-632-0780

TRUCKS

910

1995 Ford F350 Flat bed. 31K mi. $3,500 obo.

815-535-0495 or 815-716-0475

VANS

911

2000 Chevy Express Van 6.0, 8cly. 125K mi.

Runs good. $1,500 815-535-1459

WE WILL BE RUNNING TWO RINGS

SELLER: John Cover, Sr.

TERMS: Cash, GOOD check, and Credit Card(3% BP applies to card) Auctioneer: Personal Property: Andrew Kitson IL 441.001674 (815) 973-0915 • Real Estate: Crawford Realty IL 481.011068 (815) 285-3444

October 29th 9:00 AM 1580 IL Rte 38 Franklin Grove, IL EQUIPMENT: wire welder; chop saw; sand blaster; Cub Cadet track snowblower; Kubota BX2350 (299 hrs); Case 480 gas; Massey Ferguson 180 diesel; Grasshopper 60” zero turn; Case 444 w/log splitter; Case 155; Aluminum car trailer; 5’ woods 3pt tiller; 5ft woods 3pt mower; parts washer; paddle boat; log splitter; storage buildings; large air compressor; Cobey barge box on gear; woodworking tools; large selection of wrenches, tools, and shop supplies; and much much more COLLECTIBLES: Longaberger collection; pocket knife collection; firearms; vintage advertising; vintage Rx; wrought iron patio furniture; local memorabilia; crocks; large collection of christmas; Standard Oil thermometer; Royal Crown Cola Thermometer; Griswold cast iron; Check out www.KitsonAuctions.com for a full listing.

WWW.KITSONAUCTIONS.COM

2000 Ford Conversion Van, white, 124,000 miles, 4 Captain's chairs + bench converts to bed. VGC, $6,900.

815-535-2380

4X4S

912

1989 Ford F150 4x4, Needs brakes, 4.9 engine, runs.

5sp. Transition like new. $800 for all, or will part out.

815-284-1128 1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4.0, flatbed/ sidestep box, new brakes, drums, rotars & ujoints, rebuilt trans., new Meyer 6 ½ ft. plow, new paint, $3900 815-626-2461 2006 Chevy Silverado LT, 3500 diesel 4x4, loaded.

163K mi. New tires/brakes. One owner. Runs great! $19,500. 815-9733281.

MOTORCYCLES

935

2010 Harley Davidson Limited.

62K mi. Has extras. $13,500 815-499-3924 2015 Yamaha Zuma X50, blue & white, 165 mi., $2000 815-4418782 MC-04150Y Scooter, 150 CC. Good tires, $750 815440-1329

BOATS/MOTORS

940

16' Black bottom Bass Tracker w/ motor & trailer.

Mercury 30HP. $1,500 OBO. 630-774-0885 1989-1990 Lowe Back-Troller, 40hp Johnson, w/ 6hp Yaht Evinrude, Club Trailer, asking Call $3500/obo, 815-631-2510

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TRAILERS/RVS

945

2010 Cameo 36 FWS 5th Wheel, self leveling, central vac, 2 A/C, double ref., king bed, washer/dryer, like new furniture, much more. $34,900 815-440-4666.

2006 24ft. Pontoon 90HP Evinrude E-Tec motor.

Some work needed. $6,500 815-973-6778

AUTOS WANTED

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 941

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

2007 Sea Doo RXP, only 106 hrs., Runs Great!! $4000/obo 815-631-8325

TRAILERS/RVS

945

20' Wells Cargo, 8x20 like new. $4,500 obo.

815-535-0495 or 815-716-0475

FRIENDLY! PROFESSIONAL! DEDICATED! 1701 E. 4th St., Sterling, IL 61081 815-625-9600

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We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week.

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