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DUNHAM’S SPORTS OPENS AT NORTHLAND MALL STERLING, A2

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THE PEOPLE’S VOICE

A change of course?

Park District reviews proposals to manage Emerald Hill Golf Course

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

STERLING – The Sterling Park District has received three proposals from private management companies that are interested in operating Emerald Hill Golf Course.

The golf course at 16802 Prai-

rieville Road opened in 1923, and the park district bought it in 1994.

Park District Executive Director Larry Schuldt said the board of commissioners authorized the proposal requests at its Aug. 18 meeting, and they were sent out that week.

The board Inside has just startA look at ed looking at the compathe proposals nies that have that came in last month, made bids, Schuldt said, A5 and a deal is not imminent. The proposals are from Billy Casper Golf,

one of the nation’s largest golf management groups; Mundelein-based Golf Visions, which operates primarily in Illinois; and Sterling-based G&G Consulting, which also operates Silver Ridge Golf Course north of Oregon.

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HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION | MORRISON

The pumpkin protection plan Southside Elementary event a smashing success with students

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50 years later, the stars realign

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alf a century later, it was a reunion of heroes. A breaking of the silence. A chance to snatch closure from the sands of time.

Rhonda Stutzke sat across from me in her living room Sunday morning in Sterling, only because the man to her right, George Logan Sr., pulled her 3-year-old body from the jaws of certain death in the wee morning hours of Oct. 22, 1964.

To her left was her mother, Betti Appenzeller, who woke from a dead sleep to the sounds of crackling and popping about 2 a.m. that fateful night and dashed across the street from their Rock Falls home to ask the Bollmans to call for help. Merle Bollman then broke the window on the south side of the Appenzellers’ home and reached down to pull out 7-month-old Gary.

Back into the house ran Betti.

The fire began in the kitchen, grabbing onto flammable lacquer and tile and rapidly spreading. Across the hall was Rhonda’s room, her door shut – a habit her mom practiced to assure her daughter slept when her father, Dick, got home from long shifts as an over-the-road truck driver.

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Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: A box holding a pumpkin streaks by the student body at Southside Elementary School in Morrison on Friday morning. Each class at the school came up with its own way to protect a pumpkin from a fall of 15 feet through the use of engineering and physics. Pumpkin protection plans ranged from socks to sand to expanding foam and the always popular duct tape. TOP: Students proudly display their unblemished pumpkin after it survived the fall.

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Rhonda Stutzke reads newspaper clippings about the fire that nearly took her life Oct. 22, 1964, at her family’s Rock Falls home. George Logan Sr. saved her from the fire, and Stutzke thanked him in person for the first time Sunday.

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LEFT: Students carry their class box to be dropped in the gymnasium at the school. Each class was given a box and a pumpkin. How they protected the pumpkin from the fall was up to them. RIGHT: Ffth-grade teacher Dan Eyrich displays a pumpkin that didn’t survive the fall.

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Katie Elder, 14, tries on basketball shoes during the grand opening Friday morning of Dunham’s Sports at Northland Mall in Sterling. Most of the 50,000 square feet of space that houses Dunham’s became available when Hibbett Sporting Goods left the mall in February. Dunham’s Store Manager John Watts said the store will employ between 40 and 50 full- and part-time workers.

Justin A. Gallegos, 30, of Sterling; 9:29 a.m. Thursday at East Lincolnway and Woodlawn Road; driving while license suspended, suspended registration; given notice to appear in court.

James P. Wessels, 53, of Sterling; 8:18 p.m. Thursday on Fourth Avenue, then at Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of cocaine possession; posted $200 bond.

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Ogle County Sheriff Alice M. Hale, 54, of Rockford; Thursday; warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving under the influence; given notice to appear in court.

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BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Ryan Raab, Gayleen Noble, Autumn Nelson, Arvilla Cassens-Siddens, Maria Ruch, Sheila Fisher, T.J. Clapp, and Jocie Bushaw, all on Saturday.

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ROCK FALLS

Rock Falls woman dies in car along Rock River

Customers begin to flow into the newly opened Dunham’s Sports, a large sporting goods store that is the newest store at Northland Mall, Friday morning.

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5535

DIXON STREETSCAPE

Downtown parking lot paving pushed to next week

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529

DIXON – Now in its seventh month, the downtown streetscape project is starting to draw to a close.

The majority of the $6.1 million project is being paid for with TIF district funds and is expected to be finished in November.

According to information from the engineering firms, the expected work for next week includes: • Paving for the city parking lot at the northwest corner of First Street and Ottawa Avenue was postponed Friday due to the cold and windy weather. It will be paved next week along with the

painting of all pavement markings.

• The paving for the alley next to the parking lot between Galena and Ottawa avenues also will be done next week.

• The sidewalks and driveways on Ottawa Avenue, between First and River streets, will be finished. The street might have to be opened by the end of the week depending on the concrete tests passing.

• Trees, plantings and brick pavers will continue to be installed at the intersection of First Street and Ottawa Avenue.

• The parking lot on the west side of Peoria Avenue, between First Street and Commercial Alley, will be closed at the start of the week

for work and will remain closed until completion. To help offset the temporary loss of lot spaces, the Telegraph lot off of Highland is available for public parking.

• Work will continue on Peoria Avenue, between River and First streets, for sidewalks, electrical, pavements and curb and gutter. There will be short-term closures, during which traffic will be detoured to Hennepin Avenue.

• There will be short-term closures for the intersections at Second Street and Peoria Avenue and First Street and Highland Avenue for the paving to finish. Traffic will be restored the same day as the closures.

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ROCK FALLS – A Rock Falls woman died in car Friday morning after suffering a medical incident, Police Chief Mike Kuelper said.

Whiteside County Coronoer Joe McDonald identified the woman as Ethel C. Emmert, 84, of Rock Falls, adding that it appeared she died of “a cardiac event.”

A call reporting the accident at the Arduini boat ramp came in around 7 a.m. In a

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In aftermath, an even closer bond for twin sisters PEOPLE’S VOICE CONTINUED FROM A1

Betti, despite sooty smoke rendering her blind and causing her to crash into a desk and catch fire, made valiant attempts to enter her daughter’s room. Her heroics earned her thirddegree burns to about 75 percent of her body.

For Rhonda, things could have been even worse.

LEFT: Betti Appenzeller (right) thanks George Logan Sr. for rescuing her 3-year old daughter 50 years ago from a fire at her family’s Rock Falls home. RIGHT: Pat Glafka (right) talks about volunteering to donate a skin graft for her sister, Betti Appenzeller, after Appenzeller endured third-degree burns to about 75 percent of her body during a house fire 50 years ago in Rock Falls.

‘I didn’t know if you were alive’ How does one sum up the feeling of looking into the eyes of a life that might not have happened without you putting your own life on the line?

“Wonderful,” said Logan, looking at Rhonda with admiration. He assured me that such reunions are rare, especially in small communities where “it probably doesn’t happen too often,” George said. “In fact, oftentimes, it’s not a good story or ending.”

That early morning’s breakneck retelling opens with George being called into action. He was off-duty, as the five-man Rock Falls department ran only two- or threeman shifts. He headed down the street to be picked up by Police-Fire Service Chief Russell Maynard and, shortly, he was being boosted up to a window quite high off the ground.

“When I got home, I told my wife I’d never been to a house that had windows that were so hard to get in,” George said.

It led into what was then Betti and Dick Appenzeller’s bedroom, and George recalls somersaulting into a dresser before gathering himself

remodeled – including having those high windows installed much closer to the ground.

Identical at last Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Rhonda Stutzke (right) welcomes George Logan Sr. into her home Sunday morning in Sterling. Stutzke finally got the chance to thank Logan for rescuing her since her family’s house caught fire Oct. 22, 1964, when she was 3 years old. Stutzke’s mother and aunt were also part of a meeting with Logan to thank him for helping their family. and heading down the hall and into the little girl’s bedroom, holding his breath. He picked her up, leaving the white silhouette of her body on the otherwise sootblackened bed.

There was no breath of relief.

“We didn’t have any breathing equipment at that time,” George said. “It was hold your breath.”

The little girl was unresponsive.

“I wouldn’t have given much hope for you when I picked you up,” Logan said. “I didn’t know if you were alive.”

He made his way out the front door and passed Rhonda to fellow firefighter Lester Kimmell, whose mouth-

to-mouth resuscitation revived her after a struggle of about 10 minutes.

The Appenzellers had “a very nice car,” so Betti backed it out of the garage, just in case, before getting into the front seat of the ambulance, her children in the back, far safer and sounder than their heroic mother.

As for the ambulance driver, Kimmell and all of the other bravest involved that night?

“There’s none of them [left],” George said. “I’m the only one.”

George eventually ascended to the rank of chief. The house took no structural damage, and Betty and her husband, Dick, still live there, although it’s been

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Betti says she and her twin sister, Pat, were always close. But they formed a bond – literal and figurative – unlike any other on Nov. 8, 1964.

Betti needed a skin graft. Her temperature would spike and stay there. She was losing fluids. Reluctant to perform a graft with her fever being so high, the doctors were left without a choice. She might have died if they hadn’t tried it.

“There was no doubt.

No hesitation,” Pat said of the decision to donate her skin, while sitting to Betti’s left in Rhonda’s living room.

Skin from a fraternal twin would serve as only a proverbial Band-Aid, sloughing off after about 6 weeks. But Pat’s skin didn’t do that.

The doctors were going to write a book about the historic breakthrough. A fraternal twin’s skin permanently grafting? Three blood tests later, the mystery was solved.

Betti and Pat, contrary to what they were told all their lives, are identical twins.

“It was a hard way to find out,” Betti said, laughing.

“We’ve always been very close, anyway. I have to thank her every day.”

She also gets to hug and thank a few of the private nurses who helped her back to health. She still gets together with Jean Partridge, whom Logan went to school with, and Kay Lund. Bernice Kirby and Wilma Blackorby were also vital to her recovery.

But Pat gets emotional when she thinks of the de facto nursing supervisor, their late mother, Ona Anderson.

Betti was in isolation because of blood poisoning. So Ona cleaned. She kept tabs on nurses.

“She never really left the hospital,” Pat said.

Betti went home on New Year’s Eve, but still leaned on her mother, as months of being laid up had sapped all of her strength as her muscles deteriorated.

“It was like a baby learning all over again,” Betti said, “and I just didn’t have the strength.”

All told, it took about a year for her to be able

to care for her children again. Enter two more groups of heroes – the families of her husband’s sisters. Gary temporarily lived in Pat Fisher’s home, and Rhonda lived with Betty Ward.

That disconnect, the physical healing, and the emotional wounds that might never fully mend.

It’s why Betti never talked about the fire.

Why Rhonda didn’t know until she was 19 that she had been unresponsive that night. Why Gary first found out some of the scarier details a few years back. Details Betti couldn’t forget if she tried.

“Oh, yeah,” Betti said.

“How can I forget? I hope that I can talk about it.

Maybe this will kind of help now.”

Her eyes shifted to George, whom she ran into at the Sterling Moose last Friday, 50 years and 2 days after he had saved her daughter’s life. He told her he remembered saving the little girl.

“It was a special day for him, as much as us,” Betti said. “To think that 50 years later, he still remembered Rhonda.”

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OBITUARIES Kent McGonigle ROCK FALLS – Kent McGonigle, 80, of Rock Falls, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.

He owned and operated Kent and Ray’s Auto Body Repair.

Kent was born April 29, 1934, in Walnut, the son of Cullen and Marie (Kent) McGonigle. He married Mary K. Hiltibidal on July 5, 1952, in Dixon.

Survivors include his wife; three sisters, Rita Jean Emmert of Peoria, Judy Emmert of Denton, Texas, and Theresa (Terry) Willet of Bridgeport, Texas; one half-sister, Rosetta McNulty of California; two brothers, Gary (Debbie) Emmert

of Bridgeport, Texas, and Gene (Paula) Emmert of California; and one grandson.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Wiederaenders, and one son, Kelly McGonigle.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, with the Rev. Jeff Coester, pastor of the Big Red Church in Sterling, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Ethel C. Emmert ROCK FALLS – Ethel C. Emmert, 84, of Rock Falls, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

Winifred A. Green FLAGSTAFF, Arizona – Winifred A. Green, 92, of Flagstaff, formerly of Dixon, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in Flagstaff.

Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Joanne D. Boesen of Sterling, gathering of family and friends, 9-10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Verna Margaret Eads of Prophetstown, 10-11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Today’s funerals: Joanne D. Boesen of Sterling, 10 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

B.J. Wolf of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Verna Margaret Eads of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. memorial service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Gloria J. Munz of Sabula, Iowa, memorial gathering, 2-4 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

Sunday visitations: Clancy J. Buck of Polo, memorial visitation, 1-3 p.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

E. Marshall Goble of Prophetstown, gathering of family and friends, 2-4 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Dallas L. Hodge of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 2-3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sterling.

Kent McGonigle of Rock Falls, 4-6 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Sunday funerals: Dallas L. Hodge of Rock Falls, 3 p.m. memorial service at First United Methodist Church in Sterling.

E. Marshall Goble of Prophetstown, 4 p.m. memorial service, followed by military honors, at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Monday visitations: Omer Jarret Bardoner Jr. of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Edward P. Miller of Dixon, 4-8 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7:30 p.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Monday funerals: Kent McGonigle of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Omer Jarret Bardoner Jr. of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Tuesday visitations: Edward P. Miller of Dixon, 9-9:45 a.m. at St, Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Tuesday funerals: Edward P. Miller of Dixon, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Friday funerals: Keith R. “Robbie” Robison of Grand Detour, 2 p.m. graveside service at Grand Detour Cemetery, followed by celebration of life from 4-7 p.m. at The Last Stop in Dixon.

Edward P. Miller DIXON – Edward P. Miller, 91, of Dixon, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at his home.

He was born Jan. 19, 1923, in Sterling, the sixth of seven children born to Edward Christopher and Lenora (Tehan) Miller.

He attended St. Mary Grade School in Sterling, then Community High School (now Newman Central Catholic High School), graduating in 1940. Edward was united in marriage to Mary Lorraine McKeown on Sept. 8, 1949, at St. Mary Church in Sterling. They made their home in rural Harmon, where he farmed until they moved to Dixon in 2001. Edward’s devotion to his Catholic faith was evident in his love for his family, and was demonstrated through his generosity and stewardship.

Edward was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon. He was a former member of St. Flannen Catholic Church in Harmon, where he was a trustee and a lector. He was a Newman Central Catholic High School trustee, and a lifetime member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lorraine Miller; his seven children,

Edward T. (Terry) Miller, Mary L. (David) Hutchison, Richard (Julie) Miller, Stephen (Theresa) Miller, James (Kim) Miller, Jane (James) Grove, and Agnes (Timothy) Smith; 32 grandchildren; and 45 greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Ann Maurice Miller; four sisters, Edna Clinton, Mabel Lockshire, Helen Cooper, and Rita Devine; two brothers, Leo Miller and Thomas Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Grace Hutchison and Liam Hutchison.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7:30, Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1104 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon. Visitation also will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to St. Anne Catholic Church and School in Dixon, Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling, and St. Flannen Catholic Church in Harmon, or for Masses.

Raymond H. Thompson OGLESBY – Raymond H. Thompson, 97, of Oglesby, formerly of Lee County, finally had the “last word” Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, when he told his oldest daughter to “’Shut up’ so he could rest.” He went home to the Lord peacefully a few hours later, with family by his side – the last word, “Be quiet.”

He was born Oct. 3, 1917, in Lee County. Ray and his wife, Dorothy, had seven children.

He is missed by his six children, Julia (Fred) Grant, Dorothy Lee (Harold) Vice, Ray

(Nancy) Thompson Jr., Mary Lynn (Dave) Brown, JoEllen (Bret) Vice, and David Taylor Thompson; 17 grandchildren; a whole passel of great-grandchildren; and several great-greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 1992; and a daughter, Dorothy, at birth in November 1937.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 at First Christian Church, 109 Red Oak Road, Walnut. Torman Funeral Home in Paw Paw is handling arrangements.

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Next board faces revenue challenges Contested races on the ballot in Districts 1 and 4

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DIXON – When the Lee County Board meets in December, it could have as many as five – but at least two – new members.

Voters have choices in contested races in Districts 1 and 4. But only three candidates are running for the three seats in both Districts 2 and 3.

Fourteen of the board’s 24 positions are on the ballot, including a contested race for an unexpired term in District 4.

Twelve incumbents are seeking a new 4-year term. Five of them are in contested races.

Republican board members Marilyn Shippert and David Gusse are vying for re-election in District 1, which includes the Palmyra, Nelson, Harmon, Hamilton, East Grove, May, Amboy, Marion, South Dixon, and Nachusa precincts. They have two challengers – Republican Rick Humphrey Jr. and Democrat Cory Zimmerly – for the three seats on the ballot.

The board currently has only four Democrats.

Republican incumbents James Wentling, Bill Palen, and Marvin Williams are competing with newcomer Michael Ortiz, a Democrat, for three seats in District 4, which includes the Dixon and Palmyra precincts.

Also in District 4, Republican Charles Thomas is seeking to remain on the board. He and Democrat Theresa Sheridan are vying for an unexpired 2-year term in the seat being vacated by Ryan Marshall, R-Dixon.

Generating new revenue will be one of the challenges facing the next county board. With the loss of about $1 million a year that the

The candidates District 1 (Elect three) Marilyn Shippert, Republican (i) David C. Gusse, Republican (i) Richard A. (Rick) Humphrey, Jr., Republican Cory Zimmerly, Democrat District 1 (Unexpired term, 2 years) Robert J. Olson, Democrat (i) District 2 (Elect three) Gerald Leffelman, Republican (i) Allyn Buhrow, Republican (i) Lisa Zeimetz, Republican District 3 (Elect three) Doug Farster, Republican (i) Thomas R. Kitson, Republican (i) Isaac Mercer, Democrat (i) District 4 (Elect three) James L. Wentling, Republican, (i) Bill Palen, Republican, (i) Marvin V. Williams, Republican, (i) Michael Ortiz, Democrat District 4 (Unexpired term, 2 years) Charles E. Thomas, Republican Theresa Sheridan, Democrat (i) - incumbent member

county had been receiving from the local landfill owner, members will have to start looking at other options, said board Chairman Rick Ketchum, D-Amboy.

One of those options could be money generated from a medical marijuana grow operation, should one be awarded to Lee County.

The board also will have to get serious about what to do about the jail. Talks have been ongoing for some time in Lee County about needed upgrades, but the problem has been finding the funding.

The talks were put on hold when John Simonton won the Republican Party nomination over incumbent Sheriff John Varga last spring. Simonton has no opponent in Tuesday’s general election.

Ketchum said talks will restart after Simonton takes office Dec. 1, likely after the holidays.

‘You don’t stop and think, ... you just do it. It’s what you’re there for’ SISTERS

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The life he saved Rhonda has done a lot with the life she nearly didn’t have. She’s carved out a fine career, currently a key cog in the Moore Tires machine, which was born from the family business, Glafka’s Tire City, where she worked for 22 years. The Moores bought out the Glafkas in 2006.

She married at 19 and has two bright, loving boys, Andrew, 28, and Ryan, 24. Andrew is still at home, because his meteorology studies are exhaustive, to say the least.

“It’s a lot of school,” Rhonda said. “Our inside joke is maybe he’ll be done with school by the time he’s 30.”

Ryan works with the Sterling Park District and has a girlfriend, who has a little boy of her own.

Rhonda has a beautiful home, has been many places and seen many things. As a member of Self Help Enterprises’ board of directors, she’s seen innumerable heartwarming breakthroughs.

She’s volunteered with Sterling Youth baseball for about 10 years. Along with her shy disposition – “To this day, I don’t really like to draw attention to myself” – comes an emphasis to put everyone else first.

Think about the birthdays. The first times. The loves. The laughs. The losses. All of it could have been gone, if George had arrived a few minutes later. Or if he had stopped to think.

Walking up to Rhonda’s

home Sunday morning reminded him of that morning.

“It was kind of bewildering,” George said.

“You don’t know what to expect, I guess. But it’s just like that night. You don’t stop and think. I probably would have been scared to go in, but you just do it. It’s what you’re there for. You don’t think. You just act.”

Rhonda was anxious as he approached the door.

It was time to get rid of a regret.

“Our paths actually did cross,” she said, looking at George through tears.

“When I was in fourth grade, maybe, at East Coloma. You were there

talking about fire prevention, talking in one of my classes. Toward the end, you referenced a fire. I don’t remember the conversation, or what you said, but I knew it was our fire. I was really shy. Really, really shy. I wanted so bad to stand up and say, ‘Hey, I was in that fire, and you helped save my family.’

“But I didn’t. And I regretted it. And I hadn’t thought about it for 45 years, until this past week. I wished so bad I would’ve had the courage to open my mouth.”

On Sunday morning, she opened her arms, too, and hugged her hero.

But it truly took a village – of people and undeniable factors that aligned to deny death’s hand.

Shudder to think – what if Rhonda’s door had been left open? What if Gary’s crib had not been so easily accessible? What if Betti hadn’t had an identical twin? A mother whose love was relentless? Loving in-laws?

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Oh. One more fortuitous coincidence that helped bring this uplifting story full circle: “I hadn’t been to the Moose in years,” George said.

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Three for fore Billy Casper Golf Headquarters: Vienna, Virginia Annual fee: $72,000 plus $3,000 travel allowance Incentives: None – Same flat fee regardless of loss or profit

Golf Visions Management Inc. Headquarters: Mundelein Annual fee: $30,000 plus $5,000 mobilization fee up front in first year of 3-year deal Incentives: 20 percent on savings based on previous losses

G&G Consulting Headquarters: Sterling Annual fee: $84,750 plus $25,000 for capital improvements Incentives: Assumes all financial risk, but also gets 100 percent of any profit

$219,000 loss budgeted this year COURSE

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“We’re just looking, and this is nowhere near a done deal,” Schuldt said.

“But we feel we owe it to our golfers, and the nongolfers who subsidize this, to explore our options.”

The use of management companies at golf courses is a growing trend nationwide, as it becomes increasingly difficult for golf courses to even break even financially. Since the park district has taken over Emerald Hill, it has progressively become a bigger drain on the district’s budget.

“There have been a few years in which we’ve come close to making a profit, but it’s in a pronounced downward trend,” Schuldt said.

“This year, we have about a $219,000 loss budgeted for the golf course.”

The park district devotes three full-time employees and 20 to 30 part-timers to golf course operations during peak season, with the part-timers’ hours categorized as sporadic.

Schuldt believes several factors are at play in the struggles of golf courses, including the economy and time considerations.

More courses are closing than opening nationwide; the Sauk Valley is definitely a golfer’s market.

“I wasn’t even sure we’d get a proposal because our golf market is so saturated,” Schuldt said.

“We have three times the national average of courses per capita, so we have to keep fees relatively low, given our maintenance costs.”

At Emerald Hill, a sea-

son pass for adults is $1,200; daily rates to walk 18 holes are $23 on weekdays, $25 on weekends, and $21 during twilight hours. Golf carts are an extra $5.

Even if a management company is signed, the park district will technically still own the golf course and equipment.

The management company would take on personnel costs.

“We would just pay them a fee for their operations expertise, and hope they can do a better job of running it,” Schuldt said.

Some local golfers have voiced concerns about the prospect of bringing in a private management group.

“I’m not pleased about the idea of bringing in a private manager,” said longtime Sterling golfer Bob Van De Velde. “I don’t think they’ll take as good care of the course. They’re interested in making money, and the golfers will get shortchanged.”

Local golfer Bill Stotzer said he was also wary of an outside management firm.

“I don’t know how they can increase revenue much,” Stotzer said.

“They have to keep fees low to compete, so that means cutting costs. I was on the board for the Rock River course, and the biggest expense is maintenance.”

Stotzer said that Emerald Hills was the best-kept area course that he plays.

He is afraid that the conditions could deteriorate under new management.

“I’m guessing a private course would have a more restrictive budget, so I don’t know they can

DIXON SCHOOLS

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DIXON – A second arrest has been made in the wake of a series of threats written on the girls bathroom walls at two Dixon schools.

A 13-year-old girl was arrested Friday and charged with criminal defacement of property in connection with a threat made to students at Reagan Middle School. The threat was discovered in a bathroom at Reagan on Oct. 20.

The seventh-grader was processed at the Dixon Police Department and released to her legal guardian. The case has been

turned over to the Lee County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Juvenile Probation Department.

A fifth-grade girl also was charged with criminal defacement of property on Thursday. She is believed to have written a threat to teachers on a bathroom wall at Madison Elementary School on Tuesday.

The threat at Madison read, “I’m going to kill some teachers,” while the threat at Reagan was similar but directed at students.

A third threat was found at the middle school on Wednesday. No one has been charged in that incident.

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overcome six-figure losses, either,” he said.

Stotzer is disappointed in what he believes has been a lack of communication between the park district and its golfers.

“I think they would find it helpful to get input from the golfers,” he said. “It took us years to just get senior tees that were requested; they just haven’t been responsive to their customers.”

Schuldt understands golfers’ concerns about using a private management group, but he said the park district would look out for their interests.

“We want to make sure any other manager would maintain the course at a reasonable level,” he said. “This won’t be done behind closed doors. People will have the opportunity to voice their opinions, and we will be forthcoming with information.”

Regardless of whether the park district enters into a management partnership, Schuldt said financial realities must be dealt with.

“Whether we sell or not, I believe the park district will have to look at the amount of money being lost,” he said. “Even under our management, we may have to cut back on maintenance.”

After the board finishes looking at the proposals, reference calls would be made and trips would be taken to some of the courses operated by the three companies.

Schuldt said a decision should be made in the next couple of months, so staffing plans can be made before the next golf season begins.

13 seats on ballot 12 incumbents among 18 candidates for board

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The candidates

MORRISON – Twelve current Whiteside County Board members are seeking to keep their seats in contested races.

The board has 27 members, nine in each of three districts. This election, 13 of those seats are on the ballot.

Board members serve a 4-year term.

In District 1, which covers northeastern Whiteside County, Democrat Bob Bradley and Republicans Ruth Stanley and Kurt Glazier – all incumbents – will be challenged by newcomers James Jaeger, a Democrat, and Shane Celestino, a Republican, for four available seats.

In District 2, which includes the southeastern portion of the county, four incumbent Democrats – Katherine Nelson, Glenn Truesdell, Paul Cunniff and Bill Milby – and incumbent Republican Doug Wetzell face three new challengers: Republicans Kathie Donahue and Linda Pennell and Democrat Rick Cavazos.

Voters will elect five board members from among those eight candidates.

In District 3, which encompasses the western portion of the county, incumbent Democrats Sue Britt and Daniel Bitler and incumbent Republicans Martin Koster and Glenn Frank, have one challenger for the four available seats: Democrat Kurt Dreger.

Like many counties, the board will wrestle with generating revenue and maintaining a balanced budget. While Whiteside County doesn’t face a sudden, large loss of annual revenue, as Lee County does because of the loss

District 1 (Elect four) Robert E. Bradley, Democrat (i) James G. Jaeger, Democrat Ruth M. Stanley, Republican (i) Kurt E. Glazier, Republican (i) Shane Celestino, Republican District 2 (Elect five) Katherine A. Nelson, Democrat (i) Glenn C. Truesdell, Democrat (i) Paul J. Cunniff, Democrat (i) William Milby, Democrat (i) Enrique (Rick) Cavazos, Democrat Douglas Wetzell, Republican (i) Kathie K. Donahue, Republican Linda S. Pennell, Republican District 3 (Elect four) Sue Britt, Democrat (i) Daniel L. Bitler, Democrat (i) Kurt Dreger, Democrat Martin Koster, Republican (i) Glenn A. Frank, Republican (i) (i) - incumbent member

of landfill revenue, the board must continue to find new ways to increase funds, Whiteside County Board Chairman Jim Duffy said.

“Dealing with diminishing resources ... there’s more and more demand for services from the county,” Duffy said.

“Roads, bridges, that sort of thing.

Being able to provide services to the citizens in a timely manner. We provide funding for the health department, too, and that’s growing. Trying to provide the services that citizens expect, and finding the funding to do it.

“There’s nothing truly pressing at the moment, but as soon as I say that, something will come up.”

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EDITORIAL | 2014 ELECTION

In tight elections, one vote counts even more I

llinois has seen its share of tight elections in recent years.

And in such elections, votes become especially precious.

Look at the 2010 race for governor.

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn defeated GOP challenger Bill Brady by 31,834 votes.

Sounds like a lot, except when you consider that the votes cast in the race

totaled more than 3.7 million.

And, when you divide the margin of victory by the total number of Illinois precincts, slightly more than 10,000, you end up with a difference of about 3 votes per precinct.

Tight?

You bet.

2010 was a year of close races for Quinn.

In the Democratic primary, he defeated Dan

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Republican incumbent, won by only 5,074 votes over former Democratic Votes become especially precious U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson when election races are tight. We III. encourage you to cast your ballot by A review of the 2002 Democratic primary Tuesday and make a difference. for governor finds Rod Hynes by nearly 8,400 was tighter still. By 193 Blagojevich winning over votes. Again, spread out votes, Bill Brady defeated Paul Vallas (Pat Quinn’s over 10,000 precincts Kirk Dillard. running mate this year) statewide, the margin of Razor thin? by 25,369 votes – less victory was less than 1 Yes, indeed. than 3 votes per precinct vote per precinct.

Consider the 1982 across the state.

The 2010 Republican gubernatorial race. James Close elections are gubernatorial primary “Big Jim” Thompson, the often seen in local races.

We recall a Rock Falls municipal election for Second Ward alderman in 2005. By 1 vote, Brian Snow defeated Seandra Westfall.

People can never really tell beforehand when their votes will decide a tight race. That’s why it’s a good practice to vote in every election.

No later than Tuesday, we encourage you to cast your ballot and make a difference.

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Response to question about city manager

Draft Board in the early 1950s. It wasn’t that I wanted to; it was a choice I didn’t have. I served 17 months in Korea, and what I consider to be one of the best days of my life was the day I got on the ship to come home.

It is so sad that so many people take for granted what we have in this country and don’t realize the bloodshed it took to be free. When I got out of the military, I never wanted to look back.

But as the years went by and I got older and older, I look back. Maybe, and just maybe, I did make a difference, although I am just one person.

I would like to think it helped. God has surely been with me and watched over me all the way.

JAMES E. DIXON Dixon

[Regarding Barbara Friel’s letter, “Seeks answers to make an informed vote,” The Reader’s Voice, Oct. 30]: Barbara, the direct answer to your question about what will happen if the referendum on the form of city government passes is that there will not be both an administrator and a city manager.

There will be a mayor and four council members elected by the voters of Dixon.

These elected officials will select and employ a professional manager for the day-to-day business of the city, but they will retain authority over the city manager, just like the board of directors of a business has authority over the president of the company.

The council will set the policies and priorities for the city, and the manager will carry them out.

Note to readers: James E. Dixon is a member of the Committee to Change City Government.

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Vote against supporters of Illiana Tollroad VIRGINIA HAMANN Peotone

IDOT has proposed a roadway project from Interstate 55 to Interstate 65 in Indiana. Because of Illinois’ dire financial situation, the project was to be a P3 – private-public partnership.

At a recent IDOT-sponsored investor fair, it came out that no investor is willing to take the financial guarantee of the proposed project that multiple groups have coined a “boondoggle” and “runaway train project.”

Our current governor has repeatedly pushed to make the Illiana Tollroad the No. 1 road project in the state.

The Illiana would destroy between 3,000 to 6,000 acres as well as affecting hundreds of businesses and destroying far more jobs. It would have the “Berlin Wall” effect on all rural communities, dividing and severing [them], adding hours

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of more time, fuel and work to deliver our commodities to the elevators and markets, contrary to what IDOT is touting and stating.

I implore every registered voter in Illinois to find out where your elected representatives stand on the proposed Illiana project and vote them out if they support this financially unstable boondoggle project that will fall on the backs of every taxpayer if it comes to fruition.

Get out and vote. Stop this politically motivated project that will cost us all.

Cruelty shown to any animal is inhumane RICHARD ROWLAND Polo

In response to Ms. Kuhn’s letter concerning animals [“Treatment of animals is inhumane,” The Reader’s Voice, Oct. 23], her focus centers primarily on farm livestock, pigs, beef, dairy, and, I’m assuming, chickens, or for that matter, any caged animal or fowl.

While I laud her concern, and far be it from

me to disagree with or discourage her sensibilities, there is no excuse for cruel treatment of any animal, yet there are those who engage in cruelty as a hobby, business, or both.

Dog fights, bull fights, anything that pits one animal against another is considered entertainment. All cultures probably engaged in some of these practices, and still do so although, covertly, most societies have officially banned them.

And I think the cruel practice of bullfighting, and who knows what else, is still accepted as

a national pastime in a country that is sending its citizens flowing across our southern border by the thousands.

Without getting into the politics of why this is being allowed, my question has been, and is, Why would we welcome into this nation a society that thinks it’s sport to torture animals? We’ve also witnessed what those of that culture are capable of, when witnessing the atrocities being perpetrated on their own people in the ongoing drug wars.

Now, I don’t suppose one of the questions on the immigration application (if they ever go through that process) is, “Have you ever tortured animals?” But it should be.

Korean veteran: Too many take U.S. for granted VERN GITTLESON Franklin Grove

I am writing this in response to an article that appeared Oct. 3 in the Reader’s Voice [titled “Honor veterans today and every day of the year”] that Tracy Shaffer wrote about honoring veterans. I tip my hat and commend her for what she stands for.

I was drafted into the service by the Lee County

United Way aids Salvation Army’s work RANDALL BARTELT Amboy

The Salvation Army is proud to be able to offer emergency assistance to those in need across Lee County through the Service Extension program.

I am the Service Extension representative for the Salvation Army for Lee County.

We are happy to be able to help people in need through the Service Extension program.

The efforts by the Salvation Army representative are due in large part to support from the United Way. We appreciate the support that we receive from the United Way and encourage area citizens to help support their drive, which in turn supports our work.

The Salvation Army Service Extension program operates in areas where there is no Salvation Army corps or facility. These representatives help to carry out the mission of the Salvation Army in the local community, help to raise funds, discover local welfare and humanitarian needs, and provide assistance to help meet those needs, and also provide information and referrals to local agencies and other Salvation Army corps and service units for services that are beyond the scope of what they can do.

For more information, please contact me at 815857-7022.

Vote as you please, but please vote Tuesday. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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“Patriotism has no quarrel with robust dissent.”

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SECOND OPINION

Planning to vote? It’s almost too easy D

o you plan to be part of the solution?

Or do you plan not to vote?

Lots of folks wimp out of voting with one whiny excuse or another.

But voting can matter ... does matter.

No need for constitutionally enforced term limits when voters can enact them in the voting booth.

The lower the turnout at the polls, the less representative your government.

And it is your government.

If it doesn’t work, that’s on you.

Participate.

IF ENOUGH “VOTERS” stay home on Tuesday, they will swing the outcome of several races.

That often happens in these midterm elections.

People who show up on Election Day when a presidential race is on the ballot are less likely to vote when the ticket is topped by only a U.S. senator, congressman, governor. ...

That is more than a little odd, considering how easy it to vote these days.

Early voting (even on weekends!). “No excuses” absentee ballots. Same day registration and vote.

Or at your precinct polling site from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

It’s almost too easy.

TWO GUYS WHO CAN benefit from an Election Day snowstorm are U.S. Senate candidate Jim Oberweis and former Congressman Bobby Schilling.

Bad weather can suppress the vote, and those two Republicans could use a little suppression on Nov. 4.

Young folks, old folks and minorities tend to vote Democratic, but they also tend to be more easily discouraged from voting – by weather, traffic, voter ID hassles.

Oberweis is trying to unseat incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin, who is seeking a fourth 6-year term, and Schilling wants to recapture the 17th District seat that was taken from him 2 years ago by Democrat Cheri Bustos.

Schilling won the seat in 2010, the last midterm election that went according to form – good

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for Republicans with a Democrat in the White House. But Democrats have since made the district more Democratic.

Durbin and Bustos could be hurt by a mood of anti-incumbency in the electorate, but they’re more likely to be defeated by voter apathy.

Don’t expect either to lose unless Tuesday’s turnout is absolutely dismal.

Which it could be.

NEARLY 7.5 MILLION Illinois residents are eligible to vote in this election.

Their most important role is to choose the man who, as governor for the next 4 years, will have to take the blame for all of the pain that Illinois citizens will suffer as the state tries to

dig itself out of its financial crater.

Despite the overly simplistic solutions put forth by the candidates for governor, tax increases and government service cuts are inevitable if the state has any hope of recovery.

As much as Republicans say they hate the income tax hike passed by Democrats 4 years ago, they know the state cannot afford to repeal it.

New taxes on services (haircuts, manicures, etc.) are inevitable if revenues are to be increased in a meaningful way.

Government services will suffer through reduced hours, closed facilities, and further deferred maintenance.

Yet, two men are each spending tens of millions of dollars for the privilege of being responsible for all of that.

It won’t be fun.

WARNING TO VOTERS: You have to hack your way through a jungle of propositions before you can vote for U.S. senator, governor, etc.

Two amendments to the state constitution and three statewide advi-

sory questions will greet you as you open your ballots, ahead of the voting for public officials.

If voters approve the amendments, the constitution will have new safeguards on voting and crime victims’ rights.

So you had better do some homework on those.

The advisory-only questions – to raise the minimum wage to $10, ensure insurance coverage of birth control, and tax millionaires an additional 3 percent – will give the Legislature some guidance on how to proceed with those issues.

As interesting as those questions are, they’re really just populist issues designed by Democrats to bring out their voters.

Democrats were equally successful in blocking Republicans’ ballot measures – on term limits and legislative redistricting.

To the victors ...

LEST VOTERS THINK they’re done after guessing their way through the judicial retention questions, local propositions will close out the ballot

for many voters.

Voters in Dixon get to decide whether the city has a managerial form of government or sticks with the commission style, and folks in Paw Paw will vote on whether to adopt an ordinance to regulate the keeping of chickens inside village limits.

Whiteside County voters have the opportunity to increase their sales tax by a penny on the dollar to pay for building and maintaining school facilities, and citizens of Morrison will decide whether to supplement the city budget with a 1 percent sales tax on goods and services.

For the good folks in Morrison, that could mean a new school tax and a new city tax, on top of a recently approved increase of nearly 11 percent in the average city water and sewer bill.

If former Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes was right – that “Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society” – then Morrison has the opportunity to be one of the most civilized places on earth.

New city motto?

the loophole.

But oil companies, agribusinesses, and developers are campaigning bitterly against it, and [in September], the U.S. House voted to block the rule.

While the Apple River is getting cleaner, polluters still dump more than 6 million pounds of toxic chemicals into waterways statewide each year.

Protection from pollution and development for the smaller

streams that flow into the Apple River is crucial to protecting the river for future generations.

The only way to continue on the path to success is protect all rivers and streams that flow into it.

That’s why it’s so important for the EPA to restore protections for all the waters that crisscross our state.

Note to readers: Wouter Hammink is the campaign organizer for Environment Illinois.

THE READER’S VOICE

Clean water group calls for protections WOUTER HAMMINK Chicago

On the heels of the 42nd anniversary of the Clean Water Act, a new report tells how the bedrock environmental law has helped to restore and protect the Apple River, where citizens banded together to protect the river and Apple River

Canyon State Park from efforts to construct two factory farms within the river’s watershed.

Citizens in Illinois rallied to protect a river flowing through natural canyons and a state park from efforts by an outof-state businessman to build two factory farms within the river’s watershed.

A dogged legal battle using the Clean Water Act stopped those polluting facilities from being completed.

By stopping this animal factory before it became operational, we were able to protect not just our ground water, but also preserve the pristine Apple River.

While the Apple River is guaranteed protection under the Clean Water Act, too many of Illinois’ rivers and streams are not, because of a loophole in the law secured by developers and other polluters nearly a decade ago.

In March, the U.S.

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Trouble ahead if justices reject pension reform Voters need to know exactly what’s at stake TY FAHNER Evanston

What if?

It’s the single most important question that Illinois residents should be asking, and candidates for office should be answering.

Yet as Election Day approaches, too few are asking about the most critical issue facing the state.

What if the Illinois Supreme Court rejects pension reform?

Illinois needs an open and honest conversation about the potential impact this decision could have on the state and its citizens. Regardless of the outcome, the consequences are far-reaching, and voters deserve to know what’s at stake.

This is about what is good for the state and its future. Illinois needs to be in a position to grow its economy, create jobs for Illinois residents, invest in education and infrastructure, and provide for the most vulnerable among us.

The pension law decision will have a sweeping impact that will touch every Illinois resident in one way or another.

IF THE COURT REJECTS the law, $145 billion in state contributions is immediately added to the taxpayer tab over the next 30 years. Whether through even more tax hikes or continued service cuts, that money has to be accounted for. We would pay a lot more for a lot less in return.

Property taxes could rise to the highest in the nation. School districts could face further budget strain. Tens of thousands of seniors, children and

mentally ill could face significant reductions to, if not loss of, the state assistance on which they rely.

The security of the pension systems themselves would be Ty jeopardized.

Fahner Illinois needs this conversation.

The sad truth is that all of the state’s biggest problems are directly tied to the pension crisis, which has already resulted in paralyzing tax hikes, steep cuts to social services, unreasonable burdens on students, and the loss of jobs to neighboring states.

Already, Illinois ranks last or near last among the states on every economic indicator from unemployment, to property taxes, to jobs climate and state support for education.

One in four residents

says Illinois is the worst state in which to live.

Many vote with their feet.

Every ten seconds, someone leaves.

Those we elected, and those asking for our votes, should lead the discussion and address this hard question: What if?

Where will they make the cuts?

How will they fix the state’s economy?

How will they attract new investments, new residents and new jobs?

Illinois can no longer kick the can down the road. Half measures will not suffice. We need to address these issues now.

Even if the law is upheld, we are still lagging virtually every state in the nation.

All of the answers to these questions will take time to develop, win approval from the General Assembly, and implement.

Many of the social ser-

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The sad truth is that all of the state’s biggest problems are directly tied to the pension crisis. ...

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vices already have been cut to the bone and educational funding reduced by $2.7 billion since 2009 – what is the plan?

A decade ago, only a small fraction of state revenues went to fund the pensions. If the law is overturned, Illinois would soon set aside 41 cents of every major tax dollar for pension payments.

TO ITS CREDIT, THE Illinois General Assembly passed a pension reform bill that gives Illinois and its citizens a fight-

ing chance. Signed into law last December, it provides more certainty about the state’s fiscal position, demonstrates that we can address tough challenges, and sets the stage for an economic resurgence.

It’s only a first step, but it walks us back from the ledge of a financial cliff.

Unfortunately, the law has been challenged by the very people it aims to protect and is currently in litigation. With the future of pension reform hanging in the balance, now is the time to ask the question.

What if?

No issue is of greater importance to Illinois’ future.

Note to readers: Ty Fahner is the president of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and former Illinois attorney general. For more information, visit whatifillinois.org.

THE READER’S VOICE

Vote Morrissey on Election Day TANYA KETCHUM Amboy

I am a mother of four who works full time. I do not have much time to worry about what is happening with the money I pay in taxes. That is why I am voting for Wes Morrissey for Lee County treasurer.

Wes is trustworthy, hard working, and has a knack for money management.

I also was very impressed with the fact that Wes will make his office a 24-hour office to make it convenient for us working taxpayers.

I’m proud to be saying I’m voting for Wes. And every working family should as well.

Elect Morrissey Lee treasurer RICK STEHLIK Tinley Park

My name is Rick Stehlik. When I was Wes Morrissey’s age, I had a wife and daughter and was also starting a business.

I have built my business into a great success, and am happy to say have been with my wife for 50 years.

When I first met Wes, I knew he was a Democrat, but the things he said sounded like a businessfriendly Democrat, of which I was not used to.

When Wes told me why he was running for treasurer of his county, I asked him again whether he was sure he was not a Republican. He wanted to bring business to the area; he wanted to grow the county’s money so taxes would stay the same or be reduced, but

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yet he still cared about the future generation to start a rainy day fund.

I don’t know whether Wes is really a Democrat or not, and I do not care, but I do know Lee County would be lucky to have him as its treasurer.

U.S. needs to get competitive about education ISAIAH CELESTINO Sterling

“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” – George Washington Carver If the United States of America wants to be a leader in the 21st century, then we are going to have to start teaching for the 21st century.

Teaching for the 21st century means that everyone steps their game up: students, parents, teachers, principals, etc. We can do this only by holding everyone accountable and refusing anything but the best for and from each student.

I believe it is crucial that all students in America get the opportunity to get a quality education to better themselves, their families and our country.

At this moment, America does not rank in the top 10 in any of the top three education-based global rankings done by Pearson Education, while countries like South Korea top most of those lists.

However, I am not saying we need to start mimicking another country’s

style of teaching or learning. Sadly, South Korea also has the highest percentage of unhappy children at school, according to the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2012.

Another PISA 2012 study shows that we are 3 percent below the international average for interest of learning math.

Only 50 percent of our students are interested in learning math. Only 50 percent. To me, that is an eye-opener for poor teaching techniques.

We have the creativity and technology accessible to engage nearly every student from all walks of life. We need to do whatever it takes to get competitive again when it comes to education.

Let government finance college tuition expenses DENAJHA M. PHILLIPS Sterling

“Institutions of higher education in the United States extract a lot of money without delivering value, but the government has no way of influencing that.” – Andreas Schleicher, education expert at Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

What is the use of federal aid if many college tuitions are at a constant uprise? Like Schleicher, many are noticing the undesirable trend that the U.S. has encountered in recent years – the irrel-

evancy of federal aid.

Beyond the embedded thoughts of assistance and support, federal aid is becoming consumed by the increase in many college tuition costs.

The escalation of tuition that many colleges have become victimized by is hurting the importance of such government spending.

How does this happen?

Well, in regard to college expenses, the U.S. has the most expensive higher education in the world: $26,000 a year on average.

While many students are grasping onto the financial support of federal aid, the benefits that these students are receiving are becoming seemingly irrelevant.

The value of education that students are taught at high-end schools is also serving to be unjust to our undergraduates; the money that is paid toward tuition is not adding up to the value of learning that is provided.

For-profit colleges (such as American Career College), for instance, are subsidized by the government and give students a lesser value of education but are more expensive than community colleges, where students can go and receive a higher and more valuable education.

In places such as Norway, the state picks up the bill and students pay no tuition, resulting in a larger percentage of graduates with 4-year degrees than Americans.

But the way we subsidize college today, we are wasting both money and opportunity.

The case for government financing of college is as strong as ever.

SPRINGFIELD SCOOP

Integrity of Illinois elections should be better protected Changes made in laws for this election raise many questions SPRINGFIELD – I dropped by my local courthouse Monday and voted early.

Before stepping into the county clerk’s office, armed sheriff’s deputies had me empty my pockets and step through a metal detector.

After I entered the Sangamon County Clerk’s office, a cheerful worker told me I didn’t need any identification to vote early this year.

Hmmm, they don’t trust

the public to enter a public building unarmed, but when it comes to voting, they’ll take anyone’s word at face value.

This year – and for this election only – the Illinois General Assembly has suspended safeguards the state has in place to prevent voter fraud.

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FOR EXAMPLE, NOW you can register to vote at the same time you vote.

An ID is required for registration, though.

But a photo ID, such as a driver’s license, is no longer required to vote early.

So as I was standing at the clerk’s desk waiting for a ballot, I couldn’t help but wonder: How do they know I’m Scott Reeder?

Seriously, anyone could walk off the street, claim to be me, and cast a vote on my behalf.

Or for that matter, it could happen to you.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 16.6 million Americans experienced identity theft in 2012.

Usually identity thieves are creeps trying to steal

Scott Reeder is a reporter in residence for the Illinois Policy Institute.

Contact him at sreeder@ illinoispolicy. org.

money. But is it too big a stretch to think someone might try to steal an election?

No, it’s not a stretch, says Hans A. von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow for the Heritage Foundation and a national expert in election law.

“Illinois has a long and notorious history of voter fraud, and these changes they are making make absolutely no sense, given that history,” he said.

After all, there is nothing more important in a democracy than the integrity of our elections.

Nothing.

During the waning hours of the 2014 legislative session, Democratic lawmakers pushed

through changes in voting procedures – for this election only.

VON SPAKOVSKY SAID in the decades he’s studied elections nationally, he’s never encountered a state that changed the law for one election only.

“There is only one reason they would do that – they think it will benefit their candidates.

This isn’t about trying to make the election fairer.

It’s about trying to help one side over another.

You can’t get a marriage license without an ID. You can’t get welfare benefits without an ID. But hey, you can vote.”

Von Spakovsky noted in the 1982 Illinois guber-

natorial race between James R. Thompson and Adlai Stevenson III, Thompson’s margin of victory was about 5,000 votes. The U.S. attorney for Northern Illinois at the time investigated the election and estimated 100,000 votes were fraudulently cast, he said.

That’s hardly ancient history.

Voters deserve to have confidence in elections.

Without that, the legitimacy of those who govern evaporates.

And we deserve to have faith that those who govern were actually elected.

Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute.

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SVM RETROSPECTIVE | 2009 MORRISON MUSTANGS

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verything registered at once when he saw them through the bus window.

He had seen them hundreds of times before, but the red and green glow of the Christmas lights caught Cory Bielema’s eye. The holiday decorations had begun to pop up. It was Black Friday in 2009, the day after Thanksgiving, but the day was anything but black for the Morrison football team.

The Mustangs were on their way home after trouncing Maroa-Forsyth, 36-14, a few hours earlier in the Class 2A state title game in Champaign. The win punctuated an undefeated 14-0 season.

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The 2009 Morrison Mustang football team pose with the state championship trophy after beating Maroa-Forsyth 36-14 on Nov. 27, 2009 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Five years later, the Mustang players have scattered, but they are still connected by the undefeated run that lead to the school’s first team state title.

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FOOTBALL | 3A PLAYOFFS | OREGON 30, RABY 22

Down doesn’t mean out Oregon rallies from 14-point deficit to beat Raby

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OREGON – The long strange trip for the Oregon football team will continue for another week. It was exactly a month ago that Winnebago was 2 yards away from ending the slim playoff hopes of a 2-4 Hawk team at the time.

Friday at Landers-Loomis Field against Chicago Raby in the 3A playoffs, Oregon was down for the count again. TrailEarleen Hinton/Shaw Media ing 14-0 and yet to make a first Oregon’s Chris Jordan breaks out of the pack for a large gain down against a team with two during Friday’s Class 3A playoff game against Chicago Raby at Division I recruits on the defensive line, the Hawks rallied for Landers-Loomis Field. The Hawks won 30-22.

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Star of the game: Garrett Rude, Oregon, 129 yards, 2 TDs Up next: Oregon plays at winner of Saturday’s game between Aurora Christian and Newman in second round next weekend. an improbable 30-22 win.

“We’ve faced adversity over and over and keep coming back,” Oregon tight end Bailey Bright said. “This was a case of a team over talented individuals. Nobody can grind it out like Oregon Hawk football.”

Early in the game, it was Raby doing the grinding. After Preston Robinson intercepted quarterback Jerrick Orsted, the Raiders drove 90 yards in 12 plays to take a 14-0 second-quarter lead, as the Hawks looked outmatched. Quarterback Travis Powell, the third D-I recruit on Raby’s roster, passed for the first touchdown and ran for the second.

Finally, the Hawks made a first down on an 11-yard Chris Jordan run. Then Garrett Rude ripped off a 41-yarder, and it suddenly was first-and-goal.

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Career choices Ricky Williams Former Heisman winner says that if he could do it again, he would not have entered NFL. He would have stayed in school.

Pain by the slice DeAngelo Hall Redskins CB, who tore his Achilles tendon last month and had surgery, tears it again after slipping while getting pizza in his kitchen.

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Looking back, and ahead On the tube TV listings Saturday Auto racing 10 a.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, practice for AAA Texas 500, at Fort Worth, FS1 Noon

• Formula One, qualifying for United States Grand Prix, at Austin, Texas, NBC 2:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Nationwide, O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, at Fort Worth, Texas, ESPN 2 a.m. (Sunday)

• NHRA, qualifying for Toyota Nationals, at Las Vegas, ESPN2

College football 10:30 a.m.

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s I am reminded several times a day, the fall season goes fast. Here we are on the first of November, and four fall sports remain competing.

Cross country will end next Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Volleyball has progressed to the sectional round. Five area teams will compete Tuesday with hopes of advancing to the final Thursday.

Girls swimming has sectionals in a couple weeks, followed by state. We have a couple girls with plans on taking the dip in the state pool.

Football is down to 5 weeks. Four really, if you happen to pick this up to read on Sunday. By then, the first round of the playoffs will be over.

danWOESSNER Sports Editor Reach him at dwoessner@ saukvalley. com or 800798-4085, ext. 5555.

Really, it’ll only be 5 weeks for the Sauk Valley if a team makes it to Champaign. There are no guarantees, but here’s to hoping at least one area team goes on a magical run.

Anyways, fall goes fast.

Late Thursday night and early Friday morning, I took a trip down memory lane, as I prepared the roundup of games from Morrison’s 2009 state championship campaign.

I had plenty of bylines from that season, some that I remember instantly, while others I had to ponder for a while.

That’s part of the reason we will be taking this journey back in time over the next few weekend editions celebrating state championship teams from 2009, 2004, 1994 and 1984.

I am sure that folks out there have memories so bright from those campaigns that it’s a like a high-definition television playing in their minds.

But just like me, there are probably things that for one reason or another slipped into the recesses of a thousand other memories.

Hopefully, these stories tickle the memories back to the forefront and provide a few smiles.

Maybe we’ll even add something new to the stories of these teams that fans didn’t know.

Another reason we are taking this look back in time is because nothing quite unites a community like a football team on a long playoff run.

It’s appointment viewing once a week for fans.

They plan days around the game, eating before and probably eating after.

There nothing as electric as a small town after a big playoff win, and nothing quite so barren than one after a loss on a cool fall day.

These are all things we’ll see in the coming days and weeks. And the hope is 5, 10, 20 or 30 years from now, some group of journalists will be around to revisit some team from 2014.

• Nothwestern at Iowa, BTN • Wisconsin at Rutgers, ESPN • Maryland at Penn St., ESPN2 • Duke at Pitt, ESPNU • E. Carolina at Temple, ESPNEWS • Oklahoma at Iowa St., FS1 • Villanova at Richmond, CSN • UCF at UConn, CBS Sports • Louisiana-Monroe at Texas A&M, SEC

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• Auburn at Mississippi, ESPN • Old Dominion at Vanderbilt, ESPNU • Colorado St. at San Jose St., CBS Sports 6:15 p.m.

• Arkansas at Mississippi St., ESPN2 6:30 p.m.

• Stanford at Oregon, Fox • Texas at Texas Tech, FS1 • Tennessee at S. Carolina, SEC 7 p.m.

• Illinois at Ohio St., ABC • Notre Dame at Navy, CBS 9:30 p.m.

• Arizona at UCLA, ESPN • Cal at Oregon St., Pac12 • San Diego St. at Nevada, CBS Sports 9:45 p.m.

• Wyoming at Fresno St., ESPN2 10 p.m.

• Utah at Arizona St., FS1

College volleyball 7:30 p.m.

• Minnesota at Purdue, BTN

Golf 3:30 p.m.

• Champions, Charles Schwab Cup Championship, third round, at Scottsdale, Ariz., TGC

NBA 8 p.m.

• Bulls at Timberwolves, WGN

NHL 6 p.m.

• Blackhawks at Maple Leafs, CSN 7 p.m.

• Avalanche at Blues, FSN • Islanders at Sharks, NBCSP

7:45 a.m.

• Premier League, Liverpool at Newcastle, NBCSP 9:55 a.m.

• Premier League, Queens Park at Chelsea, NBCSP 7 p.m.

• MLS playoffs, conference semifinals, first leg, teams TBD, NBCSP

Sunday Auto racing

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• USC at Washington St., Pac-12

7 p.m.

• Breeders’ Cup Classic, at Arcadia, Calif., NBC

Soccer

• W. Kentucky at Louisiana Tech, FSN

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Horse racing

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2 p.m.

• Kansas at Baylor, FS1 • Houston at S. Florida, ESPNEWS • Kentucky at Missouri, SEC

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• LPGA, Taiwan Championship, final round, TGC

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• Washington at Colorado, Pac-12

3 p.m.

• PGA, CIMB Classic, final round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, TGC

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• Indiana at Michigan, BTN • Purdue at Nebraska, ABC • Florida at Georgia, CBS • TCU at W. Virginia, ESPN2 • Virginia at Georgia Tech, ESPNU

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9:30 p.m.

• Air Force at Army, CBS 11 a.m.

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Sauk’s Jacoby Posley takes a 3-pointer over Prairie State’s Kyle Carpenter during Friday’s season opener at Sauk Valley Community College. Posley had 16 points, as Sauk won 79-64.

Late takeoff

Skyhawks pull away late in win over Prairie State

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

DIXON – Some deadeye shooting and shutdown defense did the trick for the Sauk Valley Community College men’s basketball team in its season opener Friday night.

Jacoby Posley paced a balanced attack with 16 points, and the Skyhawks rolled to a 79-64 victory against Prairie State in a first-round game at the 23rd annual Sauk Valley Classic.

Sauk took control in the first half by connecting on 8 of 13 attempts from 3-point range, leading to a 46-38 halftime advantage. Posley went 3-for-5 from long distance in the first half, James Trice III hit 2 of 3, and Marvie Keith Jr., Sheldon Cooks and Malik Minor also connected from 3-point land.

“We’ve been putting in the hard work every day in practice, working on our shots, working on our fundamentals,” Posley said, “so I feel we’ll be the type of team that can put points on the board.”

Sauk Valley opened the second half with a 9-2 surge to go up 55-40 until Prairie State

Star of the game: Chris Stovall, Sauk Valley, 14 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds Key performers: Jacoby Posley, Sauk Valley, 16 points, 4 rebounds; Adrian Jeffries, Prairie State, 16 points, 10 rebounds Up next: Milwaukee Tech at Sauk Valley, 7:30 p.m. Saturday

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Sauk’s Chris Stovall goes up for a dunk during Friday’s home win over Prairie State. came back to make things interesting. The Pioneers got as close as seven points (5952) after a pair of free throws from Rayshaun Bruce with 11:18 in the second half.

Prairie State was still within striking distance at 69-59 with just over 6 minutes to play until the Skyhawks finally put the game away. SVCC coach Russ Damhoff substituted liberally the whole game, while the Pioneers dressed just eight

players. One of those, Rodney Smith, was hobbled by a knee injury, and two more players, Jason Hines and Brian Robinson, fouled out.

“Late in the game, we actually got something out of our break,” Damhoff said. “Sometimes it’s hard to run late.

They made that one last run at us and got it down to 10, and then we finally broke it.”

Posley finished with 16 points and four rebounds to lead the

SVCC attack. Chris Stovall had a big game with 14 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and two steals, while Jansen Hight and Trice III each had 11 points.

Hight also collected 11 boards.

Bruce led Prairie State with 18 points, while Smith and Adrian Jeffries added 16 apiece.

Smith also had seven assists, and Jeffries grabbed 10 rebounds.

Prairie State scored just 26 second-half points, and made just five baskets after halftime.

“A lot of guys came from schools where they played man-to-man D,” Posley said, “and that transfers over to college.

If you know how to play defense in high school, you can play D here. I feel like we can be a very good team defensively too.”

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, AAA Texas 500, at Fort Worth, ESPN • Formula One, United States Grand Prix, at Austin, Texas, NBC 5 p.m.

• NHRA, Toyota Nationals, at Las Vegas, ESPN2

College soccer Noon

• Men, Michigan at Michigan St., BTN 4 p.m.

• Women, Portland at Santa Clara, ESPNU

College volleyball Noon

• Miami at N.C. State, FSN 2 p.m.

• Texas at Iowa St., ESPNU

Golf 2:30 p.m.

• Champions, Charles Schwab Cup Championship, final round, at Scottsdale, Ariz., TGC

NFL Noon

• Jets at Chiefs, WHBF-4 • Chargers at Dolphins, WIFR-2 • Cardinals at Cowboys, Fox 3:25 p.m.

• Broncos at Patriots, CBS 7:20 p.m.

• Ravens at Steelers, NBC

Running 9 a.m. & 3 p.m.

• New York City Marathon, ESPN2/ABC

Soccer 7:25 a.m.

• Premier League, Manchester United at Manchester City, NBCSP 9:55 a.m.

• Premier League, Tottenham at Aston Villa, NBCSP 8 p.m.

• MLS playoffs, conference semifinals, first leg, teams TBD, NBCSP

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• 2A Kaneland Sectional • 1A Oregon Sectional Football 1 p.m.

• Playoffs, 5A first round, Sterling at Burlington Central • Playoffs, 4A first round, Richmond-Burton at Dixon 2 p.m.

• Playoffs, 3A first round, Aurora Christian at Newman • Playoffs, 1A first round, Ottawa Marquette at Polo 4 p.m.

• Playoffs, 3A first round, Erie-Prophetstown at St. Joseph-Ogden 5 p.m.

• Playoffs, 2A first round, Amboy at Eastland-Pearl City 6 p.m.

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• Northwest Illinois Conference Meet at Byron

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Rick Renteria argues a call during a game last season. The Cubs informed Renteria he was fired on Friday to make room for new manager Joe Maddon. Renteria held the position for one season.

Out after first

Cubs fire Renteria to make room for Maddon

BY MARK GONZALES Chicago Tribune

The Cubs attempted Friday to pave the smoothest road in a seismic shift of their onfield leadership when they announced the firing of manager Rick Renteria, and the highly anticipated hiring of Joe Maddon.

Maddon, 60, who led the Rays to four playoff berths in nine seasons before exercising an opt-out clause in his contract late last week, will be introduced as the Cubs’ 54th manager at a news conference Monday.

Because Renteria was under contract for two more seasons and was set to return in 2015 before Maddon became available, the Cubs issued a carefully written news release outlining the events leading up to Friday’s stunning transactions that reiterated the team’s commitment to sustained success, but raised questions around the baseball community regarding the sudden dismissal of Renteria.

Renteria, who was offered other positions in the organization, declined to comment through agent Ken Solomon.

The Cubs stressed they were committed to

Renteria until an opportunity to sign Maddon arose and went as far as to detail the ensuing developments, presumably to defuse any allegations from the Rays of tampering.

“Last Thursday [Oct. 23], we learned that Joe Maddon – who may be as well suited as anyone in the industry to manage the challenges that lie ahead of us – had become a free agent,” President Theo Epstein said in the statement.

“We confirmed the news with Major League Baseball, and it became public knowledge the next day.

“We saw it as a unique opportunity and faced a clear dilemma: be loyal to Rick or be loyal to the organization. In this business of trying to win a world championship for the first time in 107 years, the organization has priority over any one individual. We decided to pursue Joe.” General manager Jed Hoyer flew to San Diego on Oct. 24 to inform Renteria of the Cubs’ plan to talk to Maddon about the position before negotiating with Alan Nero, Maddon’s agent. Epstein added that he and Hoyer provided Renteria with updates before telling him Friday of the

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Epstein praised Renteria, 52, for living up to his sterling reputation by aiding the Cubs’ young players amid a fractured roster during a 73-89 season.

He added: “Rick deserved to come back for another season as Cubs manager.”

But the chance to hire Maddon, who has won with young players while cultivating a loose atmosphere, was too great to pass up. Epstein was adamant that Renteria “will no doubt make an excellent major league manager when given his next chance.”

Nevertheless, Epstein

stressed the Cubs stuck to their mission of building sustainable success and being transparent with their fans.

Cubs outfielder Justin Ruggiano chose his words carefully when describing Renteria and Maddon, whom he played for with the Rays from 2007-08 and 2011.

“With respect to Rick, he was a great man and a great manager,” Ruggiano said. “I really enjoyed playing for Rick last year.

“Having played for Joe, I know what he’s capable of doing. It’s a very exciting future with Joe running the ship.”

Dave Brandon took over Michigan’s athletic department 4 years ago with so many of the right qualifications: success as a businessman, experience as a university regent – and he’d played football for Bo Schembechler, too.

That football program is the barometer of sporting success at Michigan, but the Wolverines have fallen on hard times recently.

President Mark Schlissel announced Brandon’s resignation at a news conference Friday, and although the tone was respectful and appreciative, the president acknowledged that the athletic department has gone through a rough stretch recently.

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Kentucky ranked No. 1 in AP Poll Kentucky was the runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 released Friday, becoming the fourth program to earn the honor in consecutive seasons.

Arizona is ranked No. 2 and received five first-place votes after adding a strong recruiting class to a team that came within seconds of reaching the Final Four last season.

Wisconsin, which returns most of last season’s Final Four team, has its highest preseason ranking ever at No. 3. Duke is No. 4, followed by Kansas.

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SVM SCOUTS 2014 CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONALS

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Class 2A Kaneland Sectional

Class 1A Oregon Sectional

When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Kaneland H.S. Teams: Antioch, Belvidere North, Boylan, Crystal Lake Central, DeKalb, Dixon, Grayslake Central, Grayslake North, Kaneland, Lake Forest, Lakes, Marengo, Mundelein Carmel, Prairie Ridge, Sterling, Sycamore, Vernon Hills, Yorkville Boys to watch: Jack Aho (Grayslake Central), Matthew Mekaelian (Lake Forest), Eryk Yunk (Belvidere North), Dewey Landis (Sterling), Evan Grady (Dixon), Jake Hoffert (Yorkville), Luke Hoffert (Yorkville) Girls to watch: Jenna Lutzow (Belvidere North), Kitty Allen (Marengo), Mercedes Sanchez (Sterling), Courtney Seagren (Dixon), Kortney Schardt (Lakes), Emma Milburn (Lake Forest), Skyler Bollinger (Yorkville), Vivian Overbeck (Vernon Hills) Boys outlook: Yorkville, led by the Hoffert brothers, Jake and Luke, figure to be the class of this sectional as the Foxes attempt to defend their 2013 state title.

Vernon Hills (4th in Dyestat rankings), Crystal Lake Central (7th), Grayslake Central (8th) and Belvidere North (10th) are the other favorites. Sterling can sneak into the top five with a strong showing.

Girls outlook: This sectional is loaded with five teams (Yorkville, 1st), Lake Forest (3rd), Belvidere North, 4th), Crystal Lake Central (5th) and Vernon Hills (7th) ranked in the top seven, according to Dyestat. The top local hope is likely Sterling’s Sanchez, who was fifth at the Belvidere Regional.

Advancement: Top five teams and seven individuals not on those teams advance to state meet on Nov. 8 at Detweiller Park, Peoria.

When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Oregon Park West Teams: Bureau Valley, Cambridge, Durand, ErieProphetstown, Fieldcrest, Galva, Hall, Harvard, HenrySenachwine, IVC, Johnsburg, Newman, North Boone, Ottawa Marquette, Putnam County, Rock Falls, Rockford Christian, Seneca, Wethersfield, Winnebago, Woodstock Marian, Boys to watch: Brayden Hamblen (Rock Falls), Seth Williams (Rock Falls), Ethan Stanley (Galva), Bryson Reyes (Newman), Chris Ahlers (Newman), Al Baldonado (Hall), Levi Schmillen (Fieldcrest), Nathan Smith (Winnebago), Nick Monkemeyer (Rockford Christian) Girls to watch: Kirstie Ramsey (Wethersfield), Haley Weidner (Bureau Valley), Corrie Reiley (Erie-Prophetstown), Megan Grady (Amboy), Abigail Jones (Woodstock Marian), Delaney Pruitt (Johnsburg), Demi Johnson (IVC), Eva Bruno (Seneca) Boys outlook: Newman, 8th in the latest Dyestat rankings, figures to be in the hunt for a team berth, with Rockford Christian (4th) and Winnebago (5th) as the favorites. Rock Falls will have two of the individual favorites in Hamblen and Williams.

Girls outlook: Wethersfield is the team favorite, with Seneca, IVC, Henry-Senachwine, Woodstock Marian and Winnebago. Newman and Erie-Prophetstown are the top local squads. BV’s Weidner, E-P’s Corrie Reiley and Amboy’s Grady are good bets to move on individually.

Advancement: Top five teams and seven individuals not on those teams advance to state meet on Nov. 8 at Detweiller Park, Peoria.

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The Newman Comets are sending their full team to sectionals this year, only a few short years removed from only have a couple girls out for the team.

Fresh start

Youth movement jump starts girls program

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

For Haley Simpson, the last couple of cross country seasons have been about watching and wishing.

The Newman senior would go to cross country races, watch as teams with a full complement of runners came chugging across the finish line, and wish the Comets could be like that.

Thanks to an infusion of seven freshmen this season, Newman is now one of those teams. The freshmen, along with holdovers Haley Simpson, and two sophomores, Teagan McKenna and Kelsey Simpson, have transformed the Comets into a team to be reckoned with.

Newman finished third at the Class 1A Rock Falls Regional this past Saturday, and will be among the teams running Saturday at the Oregon Sectional. The next stop, if everything goes great – the state meet on Nov. 8 at Detweiller Park in

Peoria.

A year ago, the Comets could not even think about such lofty goals.

Having only three runners (the two Simpsons and McKenna) left them ineligible to compete as a team.

“It was very difficult because in practice you don’t have that competition or that push,” Haley Simpson said. “You’d go to meets, and Teagan, Kelsey and I, we all would group together, and if we just had two more girls, we could have succeeded so much more than we did individually.”

That problem was solved in the offseason.

First-year head coach Pat Warkins made an inquiry last spring to the eighth grade class to gauge interest in cross country running. Five girls responded they’d be joining the team, and that number swelled to seven by the time fall practice rolled around.

“It’s made it a lot more fun for the three returning girls because they’re running for a team,”

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Warkins said. “It makes it easier for me to motivate them, because there’s a team aspect for it. Individually they can say, ‘Oh, I’m not that good,’ but if you put them in that team concept, I don’t think on their own they would have improved nearly as much as they’ve improved this year.”

It’s been a work in progress. Warkins noted some of the freshmen (Kate Bonnell, Natalie Amezola, Jillienne Roe, Lauren Henson, Kirsten Tunink, Elizabeth Oswalt and Madaline Grove) had track backgrounds, and were sprinters.

“The first time I told them they were running 3 miles, the looks on their faces were, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m going to die,’” Warkins said.

The freshmen, however, have grown tremendously during the season, and cut between 3 and 4 minutes off their times. Bonnell, Amezola,

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Roe and Henson will be in the lineup when the Comets hit the sectional trail, with McKenna and Haley Simpson leading the way.

Narrowing the gap between the lead Comets and those trailing will be the key.

“Haley and I are usually together, and Kelsey isn’t too far behind us,” McKenna said. “That motivates her to get up there with us. All the girls in the back, they stick together and try to get up to Kelsey. We work together as a team.”

“We just need to push ourselves more,” Haley Simpson added. “We need to get our four and five up with us a little more. Kelsey has improved so much this year, and she’s right there, so we just need to pull along our four and five, and we will succeed.”

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’m going to cut right to the chase this week with some things from my cranial lobe that seem to be stuck and won’t go away, unless they come out.

I have had a couple of incidents on the water this year that have really showed me the ugly side of fishing. Now, I’m the first to admit I didn’t handle either of those situations as good as I could have. However, if not approached and provoked for absolutely no reason, neither would have happened in the first place.

In all of my years on the river, and I mean every river everywhere that I have ever been on, I have never, and I mean never had a problem with anyone.

That has changed this year and not just once, but twice. Now, I learned a lot from both of these events and the place, time, or names are not necessary, but let me give you the good and bad of both these brush ups.

Very recently, I found myself anchored some 200 yards above another boat, just kicking back enjoying a day of fishing.

Within 30 minutes, this boat decides that since he’s trolling and I’m in the only spot where he is able to catch walleyes on the whole Rock River that I should move.

What I learned from this is that he has the right to troll all around my boat at will, as long as he does not damage my boat or tangle my lines or my anchor. He can try to intimidate me to move, he can curse me and basically say anything he wants as long as he does not threaten me.

I also learned I can sit there as long as I want, no matter how bad he wants me to leave.

So we exchange some words several times, and basically it just ends at that.

Now what really bothers me is that I got into an exchange of words at all. Especially after realizing that one of the bundled up chunks of humanity was a young boy. I did not realize this when me and the gentleman were exchanging pleasantries. For that part, I feel very bad and hope that young man does not follow either of the examples we set for him that day.

Of course, my opinion of the whole thing is if I’m in the only spot on this river that you can

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Just sayin’.

However, I am still very disappointed that I allowed myself to be drawn into this anyhow.

I would apologize to the man for my part in the incident, however he mentioned that my articles are very stupid, so I assume he won’t be reading this.

A while back, while launching my boat elsewhere on the Rock, a man approached me in a strange water craft called a kayak. I greeted him with a, “Hello, how are you doing?” Well that was met with a laundry list of accusations and shots at my moral purity and ethics.

Now, when someone wants to call me poopy pants, or tubby wubby or silly willy then go right ahead. But when someone calls you a fake and a cheat, and basically an outlaw, well that doesn’t sit well.

This was met with much displeasure and things did not end well.

Again, I am not proud of my part in this whole event, but it did happen and I cannot change it, instead only try to learn from it.

I guess now looking back, what I should have done in the first situation was just let the man keep berating me until I could get out of earshot. Much the same in the second situation, I should have just moved, and asked the gentleman where I was allowed to fish for the rest of the day.

The outdoors is a place most of us go to get away from all of the hustle bustle and, well, stupid stuff. Peace and quiet and relaxation, right?

Well most of the time that is the case. On occasion, however, a situation may arise that you are not prepared for.

Handle it better than we did.

Anyhow, I think it’s time I get off the river and into the woods for a while, and that’s exactly what I’m gonna do. Until next week, be safe, and Go Catfish!

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Illinois defensive back Clayton Fejedelem (20) grabs on to Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner during last Saturday’s game in Champaign. Illinois won that game, but the defense will face a much different test this week when the Illini play at No. 16 Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio.

Now for something different Illinois defense faces big challenge in Buckeyes’ offense

BY SHANNON RYAN Chicago Tribune

CHAMPAIGN – Earnest Thomas, a man never afraid to share his thoughts, was eager to share his energy with his Illinois teammates.

“I call myself ‘The Juice Man,’” said Thomas, who plays the star position, a safety/linebacker hybrid. “Before the game [against Minnesota], I asked, ‘Who has the juice?’ I was telling them I’m going to have the juice the entire game. Just feed off of my energy.”

The Illini used that fuel in a 28-24 home victory against the Gophers last weekend. But to avoid getting squeezed Saturday at No. 16 Ohio State, the Illini will need more voltage.

The Buckeyes, who have won 19 straight Big Ten games, rank seventh nationally with 44.3 points per game. Quarterback J.T. Barrett was limited in practice this week by a

ier; Minnesota has a really good offensive line. It’s just different.”

The defensive line is coming off its best game of the season.

“They didn’t get knocked off the ball,” Banks said. “And if they did, knee injury, but is expected to play. they got up and ran and got right Barrett has thrown 18 touchdown passes and only three inter- back in their gap. We just didn’t ceptions in the last five games. He get dominated up front. We won our up-front battles.” leads the Big Ten with 306.7 total The Illini (4-4, 1-3) assert that yards per game and a 172.8 passif they keep the edge that helped ing efficiency rating. produce three Gophers turnovers The Illinois defense turned a corner against Minnesota, holding and four sacks, they can compete with the Buckeyes (6-1, 3-0). the Gophers to three points and “The win defensively was a 86 yards in the first half. But the Illini recognize they will be facing great momentum builder and a different beast at the Horseshoe. a great confidence builder,” Thomas said. “It showed that “They’re going to try to spread when we come out and play with you out a little more,” defensive coordinator Tim Banks said. “You that kind of energy and focus, knew exactly what you were going playing hard for an entire 60 to get from Minnesota. This team minutes ... we can compete with isn’t going to show its hand quite anybody. We have talent here. as much. I wouldn’t say [it’s] eas- It’s just about executing.”

When: 7 p.m. Saturday TV: ABC Line: Ohio State by 28 1/2

NORTHWESTERN AT IOWA

Wildcats feel right at home at Kinnick Northwestern has history of success on Hawkeyes’ home field West-leading Nebraska.

“We had to get some IOWA CITY – Iowa things cleaned up from could use a moralea schematic standpoint boosting win on Saturas coaches,” Northwestday ahead of its toughest ern coach Pat Fitzgerald stretch of the season. said. “Some guys that are Perhaps it’s not the best playing too inconsistent, time for the Hawkeyes to we’ve got to work really host Northwestern, which hard with them one-ontypically gives Iowa all it one to figure out where can handle in Kinnick Statheir issues are.” dium. The Wildcats (3-4, Iowa blew a 14-0 lead 2-2) have split their last six at Maryland on Oct. 18. games in Iowa City and AP The Hawkeyes allowed have beaten the HawkIowa running back Damon Bullock breaks a tackle the Terrapins to outeyes in six of their last against Maryland on Oct. 18. The Hawkeyes are score them 38-7 during nine overall meetings. looking to be more consistent this week against one stretch that featured Last season, Iowa (5-2, uncharacteristically poor rival Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium.

2-1) needed overtime to play on both sides of the beat the Wildcats 17-10.

Northwestern and Iowa their division title hopes. ball.

“They’ve done a won“If we don’t tackle well are both coming off their The Wildcats have derful job there. They’re second and final byes and don’t protect the footdropped two in a row. an outstanding program. ahead of a 5-week push ball, it’s going to be tough They hung close before I don’t think they get the in the Big Ten West. to win. It’s tough to win losing at Minnesota, respect they deserve by in this conference doing Both are also coming 24-17, and then got a lot of people,” Iowa off a loss – and another rolled in the second half that. That is the bottom coach Kirk Ferentz said. line,” Ferentz said. one could prove fatal for of a 38-17 home loss to

BY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

LINE Saturday FAVORITE LINE O/U Notre Dame 14½ 55 at Virginia Tech 3½ 40½ East Carolina 7½ 60 UCF 11 39½ Wisconsin 13½ 52 at Syracuse 3½ 52 at Pittsburgh 3 49½ at Penn St. 3½ 48 at Miami 15 68½ at Appalachian St.13 69 Air Force 3 57 Cent. Michigan 14½ 48 at Iowa 4 42 Texas 5 57 at Nebraska 23½ 61½ at Baylor 35½ 62 W. Michigan 7 55½ at Mississippi 2 51 at Missouri 8 47 at Mississippi St. 10½ 60 at Louisiana Tech 7 69½ at Texas A&M 34½ 63½ BYU 3 62½ at South Carolina 6 56 Georgia 11 47½ Southern Cal 9 65 at Oregon 8 55½ Oklahoma 16 62½ at Kansas St. 12 52 at Michigan 7 52½ at Georgia Tech 4 54½ Arkansas St. 17½ 66 at La.-Lafayette 6½ 54½ at Vanderbilt 7 60 Rice 6½ 48½ Washington 4 58½ at Oregon St. 4 66 at UCLA 6½ 70½ Colorado St. 6½ 55½ at Arizona St. 6 58½ TCU 4 70 Houston 9 44½ at FAU 4½ 58 at UTEP 7 56½ at UNLV 1 60 Texas St. 7 60 at Ohio St. 28½ 65½ at Fresno St. 14½ 58½ at Nevada 3 50 Utah St. 2½ 41½

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Tennessee Florida-y at Wash. St. Stanford at Iowa St. Oklahoma St. Indiana Virginia at Idaho S. Alabama Old Dominion at FIU at Colorado California Arizona at San Jose St. Utah at W. Virginia at S. Florida UAB S. Miss.

New Mexico at N. Mex. St. Illinois Wyoming San Diego St. at Hawaii

Saturday’s games EAST Air Force (5-2) at Army (2-5), 10:30 a.m.

CCSU (2-6) at Bryant (6-1), 11 a.m.

Rhode Island (0-8) at Delaware (4-4), 11 a.m.

Lehigh (1-6) at Georgetown (2-6), 11 a.m.

Jacksonville (7-1) at Marist (2-6), 11 a.m.

Maryland (5-3) at Penn St. (4-3), 11 a.m.

Duke (6-1) at Pittsburgh (4-4), 11 a.m.

Wisconsin (5-2) at Rutgers (5-3), 11 a.m.

East Carolina (6-1) at Temple (4-3), 11 a.m.

UCF (5-2) at UConn (1-6), 11 a.m.

Yale (5-1) at Columbia (0-6), 11:30 a.m.

Princeton (3-3) at Cornell (0-6), 11:30 a.m.

Lafayette (3-5) at Bucknell (6-1), noon Colgate (4-4) at Fordham (7-1), noon Charleston Southern (5-3) at Monmouth (NJ) (5-2), noon Brown (3-3) at Penn (1-5), noon Duquesne (5-3) at St. Francis (3-5), noon NC State (4-4) at Syracuse (3-5), 2 p.m.

Harvard (6-0) at Dartmouth (5-1), 2:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart (6-2) at Wagner (4-3), 2:30 p.m.

TCU (6-1) at West Virginia (6-2), 2:30 p.m.

Elon (1-7) at Towson (3-5), 3 p.m.

Albany (NY) (6-2) at New Hampshire (6-1), 5 p.m.

Notre Dame (6-1) vs. Navy (4-4) at Landover, Md., 7 p.m.

SOUTH Rice (4-3) at FIU (3-5), 11 a.m.

North Carolina (4-4) at Miami (5-3), 11:30 a.m.

Villanova (7-1) at Richmond (6-2), 11:30 a.m.

Boston College (5-3) at Virginia Tech (4-4), 11:30 a.m.

Stetson (3-5) at Campbell (4-4), noon Delaware St. (2-7) at Howard (1-7), noon Savannah St. (0-8) at SC State (5-3), 12:30 p.m.

Furman (2-6) at VMI (1-8), 12:30 p.m.

Morgan St. (4-4) at Hampton (2-6), 1 p.m.

UT-Martin (4-5) at Murray St. (3-5), 1 p.m.

Liberty (5-3) at Presbyterian (5-3), 1 p.m.

Chattanooga (5-3) at W. Carolina (6-2), 1 p.m.

E. Illinois (3-5) at Tennessee Tech (3-5), 1:30 p.m.

Norfolk St. (3-5) at Florida A&M (2-6), 2 p.m.

W. Kentucky (3-4) at La. Tech (5-3), 2 p.m.

E. Kentucky (7-1) at Tennessee St. (4-5), 2 p.m.

Georgia St. (1-7) at Appalachian St. (2-5), 2:30 p.m.

Coastal Carolina (8-0) at Gardner-Webb (4-4), 2:30 p.m.

Florida (3-3) vs. Georgia (6-1) at Jacksonville, Fla., 2:30 p.m.

Virginia (4-4) at Ga. Tech (6-2), 2:30 p.m.

William & Mary (5-3) at James Madison (5-3), 2:30 p.m.

BYU (4-4) at Middle Tennessee (5-3), 2:30 p.m.

NC Central (4-4) at Bethune-Cookman (6-2), 3 p.m.

Austin Peay (1-7) at Jacksonville St. (6-1), 3 p.m.

The Citadel (2-6) at Mercer (5-4), 3 p.m.

Houston (4-3) at South Florida (3-5), 3 p.m.

South Alabama (5-2) at Louisiana-Lafayette (4-3), 4 p.m.

UAB (4-4) at FAU (3-5), 6 p.m.

Alabama A&M (2-6) at Jackson St. (3-5), 6 p.m.

Incarnate Word (1-7) at Nicholls St. (0-9), 6 p.m.

McNeese St. (5-2) at Northwestern St. (4-4), 6 p.m.

Alabama St. (4-4) at Southern U. (5-3), 6 p.m.

Old Dominion (3-5) at Vanderbilt (2-6), 6 p.m.

Auburn (6-1) at Mississippi (7-1), 6 p.m.

Arkansas (4-4) at Mississippi St. (7-0), 6:15 p.m.

Tennessee (3-5) at South Carolina (4-4), 6:30 p.m.

MIDWEST Northwestern (3-4) at Iowa (5-2), 11 a.m.

Morehead St. (3-5) at Butler (3-5), 11 a.m.

Oklahoma (5-2) at Iowa St. (2-5), 11 a.m.

Valparaiso (2-6) at Dayton (5-2), noon Cent. Michigan (5-4) at E. Michigan (2-6), noon Missouri St. (4-4) at Indiana St. (5-3), noon San Diego (6-1) at Drake (5-3), 12:30 p.m.

South Dakota (2-6) at Youngstown St.

(6-2), 1 p.m.

W. Michigan (5-3) at Miami (Ohio) (2-7), 1:30 p.m.

Indiana (3-4) at Michigan (3-5), 2:30 p.m.

S. Dakota St. (5-3) at N. Dakota St. (8-0), 2:30 p.m.

Purdue (3-5) at Nebraska (7-1), 2:30 p.m.

Kentucky (5-3) at Missouri (6-2), 3 p.m.

Illinois St. (7-0) at N. Iowa (4-4), 4 p.m.

Oklahoma St. (5-3) at Kansas St. (6-1), 7 p.m.

Illinois (4-4) at Ohio St. (6-1), 7 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Louisiana-Monroe (3-4) at Texas A&M (5-3), 11 a.m.

Cent. Arkansas (5-4) at Abilene Christian (4-5), 2 p.m.

MVSU (2-6) at Ark.-Pine Bluff (2-5), 2:30 p.m.

Kansas (2-5) at Baylor (6-1), 3 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin (6-2) vs. Sam Houston St. (4-4) at Houston, 3 p.m.

Grambling St. (5-3) at Texas Southern (5-3), 5:30 p.m.

Houston Baptist (2-6) at Lamar (5-3), 6 p.m.

Texas (3-5) at Texas Tech (3-5), 6:30 p.m.

Southern Miss. (3-5) at UTEP (4-3), 7 p.m.

FAR WEST Washington (5-3) at Colorado (2-6), noon Sacramento St. (4-4) at Montana (5-3), 1 p.m.

N. Arizona (5-3) at Weber St. (0-8), 2 p.m.

Texas St. (4-3) at N. Mex St. (2-6), 3 p.m.

Southern Cal (5-3) at Washington St. (2-6), 3:30 p.m.

Arkansas St. (4-3) at Idaho (1-6), 4 p.m.

North Dakota (3-5) at E. Washington (7-2), 4:05 p.m.

New Mexico (2-5) at UNLV (2-6), 4:30 p.m.

Colorado St. (7-1) at San Jose St. (3-4), 6 p.m.

N. Colorado (2-6) at UC Davis (1-6), 6 p.m.

Stanford (5-3) at Oregon (7-1), 6:30 p.m.

S. Diego St. (4-3) at Nevada (5-3), 9:30 p.m.

California (4-4) at Oregon St. (4-3), 9:30 p.m.

Arizona (6-1) at UCLA (6-2), 9:30 p.m.

Wyoming (3-5) at Fresno St. (3-5), 9:45 p.m.

Utah (6-1) at Arizona St. (6-1), 10 p.m.

Utah St. (5-3) at Hawaii (2-6), 10 p.m.

’ve been reading a lot of … well, I guess you’d have to call them conspiracy theories lately, about myriad things around college football.

The funny thing about these is the acceptance and validity they seem to get in this, the age of the 24-hour news cycle and internet chat rooms and social media. It’s funny because if these conspiracies were about things in real life, like maybe the government, the folks talking about them would be laughed off, or just generally avoided at parties.

Maybe if the folks who glom on to these theories saw that the initial purveyor of said idea wore a tinfoil hat – to keep the college football bigwigs from reading their mind, of course – they might be a little less comfortable backing the theory.

OK, so the tinfoil hat is a metaphorical one, but still, you’ve got to take these things with a grain of sand. I’d bet 99 percent of the time, such ideas are started by someone with an axe to grind with whomever the theory is railing against.

One of the most ridiculous ones isn’t even that recent. For years and years, folks have had ideas about officials favoring certain teams, and purposely blowing calls to help that team out. The latest one I’ve heard is from the Penn State-Ohio State game last Saturday night. I know, I know, there were at least three blatantly missed calls, and they all hurt the Nittany Lions and helped the Buckeyes.

But for someone who’s been around an awful lot of coaches, athletes, and officials – albeit at lower levels than the Big Ten – the idea that someone is out to get a certain team is pretty ludicrous.

Look, it’s actually harder to miss calls sometimes than it is to make the right ones. Many officials have been doing this for so long, it becomes ingrained to call what they see. Like someone whose job is second nature to them, you would actually have to go out of your way – and go out of your normal routine – to make the call incorrectly.

Look, it’s human nature

tyREYNOLDS Sports reporter.

He can be reached at treynolds@ saukvalley. com or 800798-4085, ext. 5554.

to make mistakes, and it happens to all of us.

Granted, most of us make an error in our jobs and it’s not plastered on national TV, but still, it happens.

Along the same vein, the chatter about an SEC bias that has run rampant around college football the last few years is just as laughable. Yes, the SEC has been at the forefront of the national championship picture basically since the beginning of the BCS in 1998, winning nine of the 16 titles and losing two more – one of which was LSU in an allSEC championship game.

The cry only got louder this week with the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings, where four of the top six spots had SEC West teams; this came on the heels of the SEC becoming the first college football conference to have four of the top five spots in the AP poll.

Here’s the deal, folks: right now, the SEC West is the best league in college football. Five of the seven teams in that division are in the top 19 in the college football rankings, and the top 16 in the AP poll … and they’re there for a reason.

The SEC boasts the best balance of great offense and great defense, and that’s what makes national champions.

The Big 12 and Pac-12 are all offense. The Big Ten has more defense than offense most of the time. The ACC is just inconsistent on the national stage.

So I guess there actually is an SEC bias. But it’s earned, and welldeserved. That league, at least for the past several years, has proven time and again that they can beat the best from the other conferences, especially on the biggest stage.

That’s the way it’s been, and that’s the way it will be until somebody comes along and knocks them off.

TY’S GAMES TO WATCH No. 7 TCU at No. 20 West Virginia When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Line: TCU by 4 Where: Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, W.Va. TV: ESPN2 What’s up: These are two of the most exciting offenses of the past few seasons, and their defenses are finally catching up lately. This will still likely be a shootout, and could come down to whichever offense has the ball last … or whichever defense can consistently get stops.

My pick: TCU 41-38

No. 3 Auburn at No. 4 Mississippi When: 6 p.m. Saturday Line: Mississippi by 2 Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss.

TV: ESPN What’s up: This is the epic game du jour in the SEC West, and it’s the first in several of these each Saturday down the stretch. This may be a defensive struggle, as both teams have proven the ability to keep opposing offenses in check.

My pick: Mississippi 17-13

Arkansas at No. 1 Mississippi State When: 6:15 p.m. Saturday Line: Mississippi St. by 10½ Where: Wade Stadium, Starkville, Miss.

TV: ESPN2 What’s up: The Razorbacks are in spoiler mode the rest of the season, but Bret Bielema’s crew is still dangerous as they continue to catch up to the rest of the SEC. Still, the Bulldogs are very good … and even better at home.

My pick: Mississippi State 34-20

Stanford at No. 5 Oregon When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Line: Oregon by 8 Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore. TV: Fox What’s up: The Cardinal have served as the Ducks’ kryptonite the past few seasons, but I think Oregon will be ready this time around because of it. Stanford is great at wearing down defenses and playing keep away, but the Ducks only need a brief possession to put up points.

My pick: Oregon 38-24

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Saturday, November 1, 2014

Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Stone Soup by Jan Eliot Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis Rose is Rose by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

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How do you reach the right contract?

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

This week we have had a series of deals in which the bidding has not been either clear-cut or accurate. And on some, the opening lead has been weird. Here is one more in which the right final contract was not reached.

How should the auction have gone?

North might have rebid three clubs with such a strong suit and seven playing tricks. South’s sensible two-diamond rebid was forcing for one round. Note also that this guaranteed at least five spades and denied four hearts; with 5-44-0 distribution, he would have rebid two hearts – we love majors and dislike

minors. Then maybe North should have continued with two hearts (hoping partner could bid no-trump) or two no-trump (hoping it would not wrongside the contract).

However, when North bid two spades, South should not have jumped to four spades. He should have bid three no-trump to offer a choice of games. Here, North would have passed, but if he had held three spades, he would have corrected back to four spades.

As you will have seen, there are 10 top tricks in no-trump: one spade, two hearts, one diamond and six clubs.

But four spades had no chance. And even if spades had been 3-3, careful defense could have defeated that game.

Always try to keep your options open. And remember that partner will not forget your earlier bids and their meanings. © 2014 UFS

Saturday, November 1, 2014

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Orsted powers way in for TD

PLAYOFF PAIRINGS CLASS 1A Upper bracket • No. 8 Alden-Hebron (5-4) at No. 1 Rockford Christian Life (9-0), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Lena-Winslow (6-3) at No. 4 Stockton (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Warren (5-4) at No. 2 Galena (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Dakota (5-4) at No. 3 Aquin (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 8 Monmouth United (5-4) at No. 1 Stark County (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Ottawa Marquette (7-2) at No. 4 Polo (7-2), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Fulton (6-3) at No. 2 Forreston (8-1), 6 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Princeville (7-2) at No. 3 Hope Academy (8-1), 6 p.m. Saturday Lower bracket • No. 16 Triopia (5-4) at No. 1 Carrollton (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 9 Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond (7-2) at No. 8 LeRoy (7-2), 1 p.m.

Saturday • No. 13 Tri-County (6-3) at No. 4 Bismarck-Henning (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 12 Milford (7-2) at No. 5 Casey-Westfield (8-1), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 15 Flanagan-Cornell-Woodland (5-4) at No. 2 Abingdon-Avon (9-0), 6 p.m.

Saturday • No. 10 North Greene (8-2) 27, No. 7 Pawnee (8-2) 16 • No. 14 South Fulton (6-3) at No. 3 Arcola (9-0), 1:30 p.m. Saturday • No. 11 Greenfield-Northwestern (7-2) at No. 6 Camp Point Central (8-1), 2 p.m. Saturday

CLASS 2A Upper bracket • No. 8 Amboy (5-4) at No. 1 EastlandPearl City (9-0), 5 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Knoxville (6-3) at No. 4 Hall (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Annawan-Wethersfield (5-4) at No. 2 Rockridge (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Orion (6-3) at No. 3 Mercer County (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 1 Fieldcrest (10-0) 53, No. 8 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (5-5) 6 • No. 5 El Paso-Gridley (8-1) at No. 4 Momence (8-1), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Hales Franciscan (6-3) at No. 2 Uplift (9-0), noon Saturday • No. 6 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (6-3) at No. 3 Clifton Central (8-1), 7 p.m. Saturday Lower bracket • No. 8 Illini West (5-4) at No. 1 Georgetown-Ridge Farm (7-2), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Athens (6-3) at No. 4 RushvilleIndustry (7-2), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Sangamon Valley (6-3) at No. 2 Villa Grove-Heritage (7-2), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Maroa-Forsyth (6-3) at No. 3 TriValley (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 8 Nokomis (6-3) at No. 1 Lawrenceville (8-1), 3 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Tuscola (7-2) at No. 4 Shelbyville (7-2), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Eldorado (6-3) at No. 2 Johnston City (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Carmi-White County (6-3) at No. 3 Chester (8-1), 4:30 p.m. Saturday

CLASS 3A Upper bracket • No. 8 Aurora Christian (5-4) at No. 1 Newman (9-0), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 4 Oregon (6-4) 30, No. 5 Chicago Raby (5-5) 22 • No. 7 Byron (5-4) at No. 2 Chicago Bowen (8-1), noon Saturday • No. 6 North Boone (5-4) at No. 3 Chicago Harper (6-3), 3:30 p.m. Saturday • No. 1 Wilmington (10-0) 49, No. 8 Paxton-Buckley-Loda (5-5) 7 • No. 5 Monticello (6-3) at No. 4 ElmwoodBrimfield (7-2), 3 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 St. Bede (6-3) at No. 2 Tolono Unity (8-1), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Erie-Prophetstown (6-3) at No. 3 St. Joseph-Ogden (8-1), 4 p.m. Saturday Lower bracket • No. 1 Williamsville (10-0) 45, No. 8 Hillsboro (5-5) 14

• No. 12 Riverside-Brookfield (6-3) at No. 5 Glenbard South (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 2 DeKalb (9-1) 21, No. 15 Marmion (6-4) 20 • No. 10 Hinsdale South (8-2) 38, No. 7 Crystal Lake Central (7-3) 15 • No. 3 Lakes (9-1) 38, No. 14 Prairie Ridge (6-4) 14 • No. 11 Grayslake North (6-3) at No. 6 St. Francis (7-2), 6 p.m. Saturday

• No. 5 New Berlin (7-2) at No. 4 St. Teresa (7-2), 1:30 p.m. Saturday • No. 2 Carlinville (9-1) 41, No. 7 Pleasant Plains (6-4) 21 • No. 6 Auburn (7-2) at No. 3 SullivanOkaw Valley (8-1), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 1 Robinson (9-1) 31, No. 8 Newton (5-5) 7 • No. 5 Fairfield (6-3) at No. 4 Marshall (6-3), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Vandalia (5-4) at No. 2 Nashville (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Anna-Jonesboro (5-4) at No. 3 Mt. Carmel (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday

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CONTINUED FROM B1

“Once we made a couple long runs, it was like we flipped the switch on,” Rude said. “Coming in, we were tentative and nervous. Looking at film, we knew they were bigger and faster than us.”

Three plays later, Rude crashed over for a 2-yard score to cut the lead to 14-6. Three plays later, he recovered a Raby fumble to give Oregon the ball back in Raby territory.

And then another three plays later, Rude ran 20 yards to tie the score at 14. The score was set up by a 34-yard Jordan run.

“I don’t know what happened to change the game around,” said Raby coach Dangelo Dereef, shaking his head. “They were letting our two big boys [Jamal Milan and Malik Haynes] run free and over-pursue.”

“I don’t know if we’ve seen kids like those two before,” Oregon coach John Bothe said. “We had to make adjustments to run away from them.”

With 50 seconds left in the half, Orsted nearly gave a gift to Raby in the form of a potential pick-6 that was dropped

by Israel Dosie, who jumped the pass and had nothing but open field ahead of him.

“Oh man, that’s hard to take. He’s a senior and our best receiver,” Dereef said.

On the first drive of the second half, Orsted was masterful in directing the Hawks on a 15-play, 65-yard drive to take a 22-14 lead. On fourthand-9, Orsted found Jordan for a first down, and then on third-and-9, Orsted adroitly pitched to Brayton Finch off the option for a 10-yard gain.

“I kept telling my line, ‘we got to make a statement on this drive.’ The pressure wasn’t a concern at all,” Orsted said.

Lower bracket • No. 8 Harvey Thronton (5-4) at No. 1 Lemont (9-0), 6 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Crete-Monee (6-3) at No. 4 Yorkville (7-2), 6 p.m. Saturday • No. 2 Lincoln-Way West (9-1) 28, No. 11 Morgan Park (6-4) 0 • No. 6 Oak Forest (6-3) at No. 3 Richards (8-1), 6 p.m. Saturday • No. 8 Galesburg (5-4) at No. 1 Peoria Notre Dame (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Chatham Glenwood (7-3) 31, No. 4 Champaign Centennial (6-4) 14 • No. 2 Normal West (8-2) 40, No. 7 Springfield Southeast (5-5) 14 • No. 6 East St. Louis (5-4) at No. 3 Richwoods (7-2), 2 p.m. Saturday

CLASS 4A Upper bracket • No. 1 Rockford Lutheran (10-0) 63, No. 16 Chicago Payton (4-6) 0 • No. 8 Herscher (8-2) 21, No. 9 Kankakee McNamara (6-4) 18 • No. 13 Aurora Central Catholic (6-3) at No. 4 Johnsburg (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Chicago Phillips (9-1) 24, No. 12 Plano (6-4) 6 • No. 15 Alleman (5-4) at No. 2 St. Edward (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Coal City (8-2) 40, No. 10 Mendota (6-4) 14 • No. 3 Manteno (9-1) 48, No. 14 Evergreen Park (6-4) 19 • No. 11 Richmond-Burton (6-3) at No. 6 Dixon (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday

CLASS 7A Upper bracket • No. 16 Niles North (5-4) at No. 1 CaryGrove (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 9 St. Charles North (7-2) at No. 8 Rolling Meadows (7-2), 6:30 p.m. Saturday • No. 13 Arlington Heights (6-3) at No. 4 Geneva (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 12 Auburn (6-3) at No. 5 Hononegah (8-1), 4 p.m. Saturday • No. 15 Fenwick (5-4) at No. 2 Highland Park (9-0), 6 p.m. Saturday • No. 10 Mundelein Carmel (6-3) at No. 7 Harlem (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 14 Lake Zurich (5-4) at No. 3 Addison Trail (8-1), 7 p.m. Saturday • No. 11 Libertyville (6-3) at No. 6 Lincoln Park (7-2), 7 p.m. Saturday

Lower bracket • No. 8 Bloomington Central Catholic (5-4) at No. 1 Greenville (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Effingham (6-3) at No. 4 Canton (7-2), 2 p.m, Saturday • No. 7 Olympia (6-3) at No. 2 Quincy Notre Dame (7-2), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Mt. Zion (6-3) at No. 3 Rochester (7-2), 6 p.m. Saturday • No. 8 Breese Mater Dei (5-4) at No. 1 Carterville (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Roxana (7-2) at No. 4 Freeburg (8-1), 7 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Belleville Althoff (6-3) at No. 2 Columbia (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Murphysboro (7-2) at No. 3 Herrin (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday

Lower bracket • No. 16 Quincy (5-4) at No. 1 Providence (8-1), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 9 St. Rita (7-3) 35, No. 8 Plainfield East (7-3) 21 • No. 13 Wheaton-Warrenville South (6-4) 17, No. 4 Lincoln-Way North (8-2) 10, OT • No. 12 Plainfield North (6-3) at No. 5 Normal Community (7-2), 5 p.m. Saturday • No. 2 Lincoln-Way East (9-1) 42, No. 15 Lincoln-Way Central (5-5) 7 • No. 7 Reavis (8-2) 17, No. 10 Thornton Fractional South (6-4) 7 • No. 14 Chicago Mt. Carmel (5-4) at No. 3 Batavia (8-1), 1:30 p.m. Saturday • No. 11 Belleville West (6-3) at No. 6 Bradley-Bourbonnais (7-2), 3 p.m. Saturday

CLASS 5A Upper bracket • No. 16 Belvidere (5-4) at No. 1 Geneseo (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 9 North Lawndale Charter (6-3) at No. 8 Rich East (6-3), noon Saturday • No. 13 St. Viator (5-4) at No. 4 Urban Prep/Englewood (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 12 Sycamore (5-4) at No. 5 Westinghouse College Prep (7-2), 3:30 p.m.

Saturday • No. 15 Woodstock Marian (6-4) 42, No. 2 Solorio Academy (8-2) 0 • No. 10 Sterling (6-3) at No. 7 Burlington Central (6-3), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 14 St. Laurence (5-4) at No. 3 Joliet Catholic (7-2), 7 p.m. Saturday • No. 11 Dusable (6-3) at No. 6 Montini (6-3), 1 p.m. Saturday

CLASS 8A Upper bracket • No. 1 Stevenson (10-0) 21, No. 16 Lyons (5-5) 17 • No. 9 Gurnee Warren (7-2) at No. 8 Loyola Academy (7-2), noon, Saturday • No. 13 Glenbrook South (6-3) at No. 4 New Trier (8-1), 6 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Curie (9-1) 46, No. 12 Taft (7-3) 6 • No. 15 Fremd (6-3) at No. 2 Glenbard West (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 10 Palatine (7-2) at No. 7 Huntley (8-1), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 14 Niles West (6-3) at No. 3 Maine South (9-0), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Barrington (9-1) 39, No. 11 Oak Park-River Forest (7-3) 15

Lower bracket • No. 8 Morris (5-4) at No. 1 Normal University (9-0), 3 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Washington (7-2) at No. 4 Mahomet-Seymour (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Champaign Central (6-3) at No. 2 Metamora (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Decatur McArthur (6-3) at No. 3 Peoria Central (8-1), 7 p.m. Saturday • No. 1 Sacred Heart-Griffin (10-0) 49, No. 8 Jersey (5-5) 7 • No. 5 Waterloo (6-3) at No. 4 Marion (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 7 Mattoon (5-4) at No. 2 Highland (8-1), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Triad (6-3) at No. 3 Taylorville (8-1), 7 p.m. Saturday

Lower bracket • No. 8 Metea Valley (5-4) at No. 1 Waubonsie Valley (8-1), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 4 Naperville Central (8-2) 34, No. 5 Brother Rice (6-4) 21 • No. 7 Downers Grove South (6-3) at No. 2 Simeon (8-1), 7 p.m. Saturday • No. 6 Benet Academy (6-3) at No. 3 Hinsdale Central (7-2), 2 p.m. Saturday • No. 8 Joliet West (5-4) at No. 1 Oswego (8-1), 7 p.m. Saturday • No. 5 Bolingbrook (6-3) at No. 4 Bloomington (7-2), 1 p.m. Saturday • No. 2 Edwardsville (9-1) 28, No. 7 Belleville East (5-5) 14 • No. 3 Homewood-Flossmoor (8-2) 41, No. 6 Neuqua Valley (6-4) 20

CLASS 6A Upper bracket • No. 16 Boylan (5-4) at No. 1 Nazareth Academy (9-0), 6 p.m. Saturday • No. 9 Chicago King (7-2) at No. 8 Antioch (7-2), 4 p.m. Saturday • No. 13 Lake Forest (7-3) 42, No. 4 Belvidere North (8-2) 21

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Oregon’s Maverik Good finds room during Friday’s 30-22 win over Chicago Raby at Landers-Loomis Field in the first round of the 3A playoffs.

“There was no question of not going for it on fourth-and-9. We had to score,” Bothe said.

“We couldn’t shut them off. Getting fumbles was about our only way of getting stops.”

Finch gave Oregon its first lead, 22-14, on a 4-yard lean over the goal line, as the large Hawk crowd erupted, while the three total fans in the Raby stands remained silent.

Powell quickly drove his team back and tied the score with a minute left in the third quarter on a 22-yard run and extra-point conversion.

Oregon’s winning scoring drive took two fourthdown conversions, a fumble that fortuitously bounced in the arms of lineman David Labash, and what Dereef termed a controversial touchdown call by the officials.

It was Rude, Oregon’s go-to guy, that got the call on the fourth-down conversions, the first of which came inside Hawk territory. On the second fourth down, he broke free for a 30-yard run.

With a first-and-goal at the 1-yard line, the 285-pound Milan and equally large Haynes led a Raider goal line stand that stopped Oregon for no yardage on the first two plays.

Offensive coordinator Nate Rogers then called Orsted’s number on a rare quarterback keep-

er. The rangy 6-foot-4 Orsted met Tavarion Troupe head on a yard out and dove over for the apparent score.

“That was a blown call by the line judge. He made another bad one on an extra point we should have scored on,” Dereef said. “You can quote me on that.”

“I had leverage on [Troupe], and the whole ball was over by a foot,” Orsted said.

Orsted found Josh Cook for an insurance PAT, and the Hawks led 30-22 with 4 minutes left.

Powell nearly took the ensuing kickoff back, but slipped on the 43-yard line. Two quick first downs put the Raiders in scoring position at the Hawk 30-yard line.

It was there that Oregon got the stop it had been waiting for.

A holding penalty set Raby back, and then Hawk lineman Matt Crandall drove Troupe back for no gain, setting up a fourth-and-5.

A bad snap sailed over Powers’ head, and Crandall tracked it down for a recovery, roughing up Powers in the process.

“On the third-down play, I knew [Troupe] was a fast kid, so I sat back and let him juke,” Crandall said. “Frank [Lung] came over and helped me clean up on him. That mentally set us up for the final play.”

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“When you see those lights, it hits you that it has been a long season,” Bielema said. “You’re playing football for a long time. You think back to workouts in the summer months and, all of a sudden, Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas lights are out.

“There is a craziness that goes along with all of it because before you know it, you’re already into January. Then before you know it, it’s June and you’re getting ready for the next season. You just have to take a deep breath and move on.”

For one of the first times during that 2009 season, the bus was loud. A focused and serious team was replaced with a loud and celebratory team. Bielema, in just the second year of his first head coaching job, had taken a talented team and made them into champions.

November 27 marks the 5-year anniversary of the day the Mustangs brought the first football state title to Morrison.

••• Near the end of the trip home from Champaign, a fire truck met the team bus about 10 miles outside of town on Interstate 88, near its intersection with Route 78. Like a runway worker landing an airplane, the truck led the team back home and down main street.

“The whole thing looked like a giant parade,” said Kyle Janssen, a running back and defensive back. “People were lined up everywhere, just cheering and clapping. It looked like the whole town was on main street, and they were there for us. It was pretty special.”

Janssen remembers when the town started to rally behind the team during that season. The Mustangs beat Newman in Week 2, which was just the fifth win over the Comets since 1996. Then, the Mustangs took out a previously unbeaten Bureau Valley team in Week 7.

“When we had wins against those teams, I think the whole town went all in and believed in us,” Janssen said.

“All of a sudden we started seeing signs around town and people we wouldn’t know would come up and say hi and good job to us.”

“We weren’t ranked at all going into that season,” said Josh Vos, who became Morrison’s all-time leading rusher after the season. “After the first few weeks, when we beat Newman and handled Bureau Valley, we all started to believe. It was an exciting time.”

••• The 2009 Morrison team was a powerhouse in every sense of the word. It barrelled through teams throughout the regular season behind a punishing rushing attack from a trio of backs, and stifled opposing offenses with a stellar defensive group.

The Mustangs scored 504 points over 14 games, while allowing 123. The defense pitched four shutouts, including one in the playoffs in a secondround win over Eastland-Pearl City.

The state title game was much of the same. It was a crisp 37 degrees by first kick at 1:06 p.m. The Mustangs fell behind early and trailed 7-0 at the end of the first quarter. But in typical fashion, the Mustangs scored 29 straight

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Morrison’s Corey Modglin puts pressure on Maroa-Forsyth’s Logan Stelzriede during the state championship game in 2009 at Memorial Stadium. Modglin was tied for a team-high eight sacks during the Mustangs’ undefeated season. points, a scoring run that stretched into teacher at Morrison in 2005 and was the the fourth quarter. The defense had an golf coach, before joining the Mustangs interception, two sacks and two fumble football team as a defensive coordinator recoveries. in 2007 under coach Scott Rickels.

“The biggest thing about that team Rickels resigned at the end of the seawas they were very athletic,” Maroason and Bielema was next in line for the Forsyth coach Josh Jostes said in a head coaching position. Bielema went recent phone interview. “All of their 8-3 in his first season, before leading the skill spots, the quarterback, the tailback, team to an undefeated 14-0 record and they were all really good. a state championship in 2009.

“What hurt us most was [Vos], the ••• wing back. No matter what we did, he Morrison’s toughest test that season ran positive. We knew he was going to came in the quarterfinal game against get his and we knew they would be a Orion. The Mustangs defense needed run-dominated team, one that’s very three goal-line stands to turn away the physical, and that’s what did us in.”

Orion offense to preserve a 14-7 win Jostes said that he would be surprised and a semifinal berth. if Vos’ name wasn’t voiced in more “Those three stands at the goal line was preparation rooms than any other probably one of my favorite memories of player on that 2009 team. And it was for that year,” said Janssen, who had one of good reason. Vos became the Morrison two interceptions along with Will Bird in all-time leading rusher at the end of the closing minutes to preserve the win. that season with an impressive stat line.

Bielema never doubted his team. He He finished with 2,115 rushing yards had watched them all year act more to go along with 34 total touchdowns, mature than their age, and was sure 31 of which came on the ground. He they could handle the moment. was a menace on defense, too, rack“There was never really a time where ing up 123 tackles, seven sacks and an we said, ‘whoa, this is the playoffs or interception. He also earned Sauk Valthe championship game,’ ” Bielema ley Media’s player of the year award. said. “They just never really got worked “It was a good time,” Bielema said. up about games. Every week it was just “Looking back on it, a couple of years about this opponent, at this venue, this removed, I took it for granted. It went week, even when it was stepping onto by too fast and I regret not enjoying it.” the field at the championship game.

••• “I remember being impressed. I took On the surface, Bielema looked like he for granted the business-like attitude that had found success as a coach right away. those 16, 17, and 18-year-old kids had.”

On the Illinois football field was one of He won two state championships at Morrison during his first four seasons at the first times the players allowed themselves to celebrate. Quarterback Andrew the helm. His record from 2008 to 2011 was an impressive 45-6. But his journey Cook took a knee to run out the clock to ice the program’s first state title and the to that first championship followed a party was on. winding road that even he wasn’t sure “Just that feeling of lining up in the vicwhen it would straighten out. tory formation was amazing,” Janssen He was hired as a science teacher at Rock Falls in 1997, and got his first coach- said. “We weren’t hurrying to score a touchdown or hurrying for a first down. ing gig as the Rockets freshman football coach, but that season was cancelled due Everything just felt right in our world.”

“It was like you’re in a dream,” said to low participation. His next stop was Corey Modglin, the team’s bulldozing to Sterling in 2004, where he served as a varsity assistant football coach at Sterling center. “It almost wasn’t real. It was like you were watching it all happen from a under head coach Greg King.

The next year, he was hired as a biology different place.”

Rushing leaders Atts. Yards TDs Josh Vos 262 2,115 31 Kyle Janssen 112 1,104 17 Conner Bealer 73 515 6 Passing C-A-I Yards TDs Andrew Cook 51-106-10 987 9 Receiving Rec. Yards TDs Kyle Janssen 13 204 2 Conner Bealer 9 207 1 Tackles Patrick Wagenecht 149 Josh Vos 123 Matt McDonnell 74 Sacks Corey Modglin 8 Patrick Wagenecht 8 Josh Vos 7 Interceptions Kyle Janssen 5 Will Bird 4 ••• It has been 5 years since that undefeated 2009 team completed its impressive championship run. Now, the players have scattered and started new lives.

Modglin, who paved the way for backs like Vos, Janssen and Conner Bealer, figured his position and skill-set on the line wouldn’t translate to the college game.

Instead of playing football, he decided to attended a vocational school in the Sauk Valley that builds homes in 2 years. There, he learned a valuable trade.

“I got hands-on training and I realized that plumbing was always going to be around,” Modglin said. “They make pretty good money, too. I got into a job after school, ended up being laid off and I ended up going to Sauk.

“I just got out recently. Leaving home for the first time and living on your own is different.”

Modglin is now a plumber living in a small town outside of St. Louis. He is a sales representative for the company, and works mostly in the southern Illinois town of O’Fallon.

Janssen also decided to go the trade route. He, too, figured playing football in college wouldn’t lead him anywhere.

He is now an electrician working in his hometown of Morrison. He will be taking an exam in 2 weeks to become licensed.

“It was tough, but I figured if I wasn’t going to be a doctor I felt like there was no point just to play football,” Janssen said. “I wanted to do a trade.”

Vos is still scoring touchdowns. He plays football at Luther College, where he will finish his exercise science degree when he graduates in the spring. He plans on working as a physical therapist.

Linebacker Patrick Wagenecht is in the Air Force and is now married and has a child. Bealer is an engineer at an Exelon nuclear power plant. Zach Greul, a lineman, is a prison guard in Joliet.

Matt McDonnell still attends Morrison football practices and helps out with the football team.

“It’s funny, these guys were all my great friends,” Modglin said. “But once some go to college or get jobs, everyone scatters. We try to keep in touch as much as we can, but I know that we’ll always have that championship to connect us.”

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Aug. 28, 2009 Morrison 15, St. Bede 0

Sept. 4, 2009 Morrison 20, Newman 9

Sept. 11, 2009 Morrison 46, Marquette 26

Sept. 18, 2009 Morrison 41, Riverdale 13

Sept. 25, 2009 Morrison 64, River Valley 0

Oct. 2, 2009 Morrison 35, Amboy 6

Oct. 9, 2009 Morrison 42, B. Valley 14

• The Mustangs used scoring drives of 11 and 13 plays in the second half to control the clock and start off a championship campaign with a win at Bud Cole Field. Morrison had the ball for all but 1 minute, 30 seconds in the first 12 minutes of the second half.

Josh Vos had both TDs, and he rushed for 124 yards.

• Defense quickly became the staple of the Mustangs, as they held the Comets to 70 yards of total offense. Morrison scored on its first two possessions, and never looked back.

Kyle Janssen rushed for 100 yards on 12 carries and scored twice. Andrew Cook threw for 147 yards to complement the rushing game.

• Vos rushed for 261 yards and 5 TDs on 19 carries as Morrison improved to 3-0. Vos had TD runs of 1, 45, 30, 65 and 8. Janssen added 121 rushing yards on eight carries. The Mustangs moved into a first-place tie with Amboy in the Big Rivers.

• Vos reached 819 yards for the season with 150 more against Big Rivers punching bag River Valley in Varna. Andy Schaver rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. Morrison finished with 538 totals yards to the Falcons 207.

• A matchup of previously undefeated teams turned ugly in the mud, especially after two Amboy turnovers in the third quarter turned into quick Morrison TDs. Tight end Cory Swanstrom had a punt block in the first quarter, and he also caught a 20-yard TD from Cook. Amboy had more penalties (8) than first downs (6).

• The three-headed monster in the backfield of Vos, Janssen and Connor Bealer accounted for 329 of 343 total yards, against a defense that had allowed only 61 points in six games. The Mustangs improved to 7-0, and were in the driver’s seat with two games remaining to win the Big Rivers.

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Oct. 16, 2009 Morrison 47, ErieP’town 13

Oct. 23, 2009 Morrison 41, Fulton 0

Nov. 21, 2009 Morrison 42, Gibson CityMelvin Sibley 18

Nov. 27, 2009 Morrison 36, MaroaForsyth 14

• The Mustangs scored 21 points in the first 7 minutes of the third quarter after trailing 12-7 at half.

Vos had 219 total yards, and he had eight tackles, three for loss. Bryce Vegter added eight tackles and a sack. Cook had 184 passing yards and two TDs.

• The Mustangs wrapped up an undefeated state championship season with a win at Memorial Stadium. The Mustangs scored 20 points in the second quarter.

Janssen and Vos scored touchdowns, and then Matt McDonnell recovered a Maroa fumble to set up another score.

• Vos had 194 rushing yards, 68 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. Cook had three TD passes to Vos, Trevan Burn and Will Bird. Janssen got the scoring started with a 23-yard interception return for a touchdown.

• The Wooden Shoe fit, and so did a perfect regular season for the Mustangs.

Kyle Janssen had three rushing TDs to go along with 79 yards. It was the first time that Morrison went 9-0 in the regular season since 2007, and Morrison went into the playoff pairing Saturday ranked No. 1 in 2A.

• The Mustangs outgained Riverdale 467 to 195 in a rout at Bud Cole Field. Vos was the workhorse with 196 yards on the ground, including an 80-yard TD. Janssen had TD runs of 19 and 15 yards.

The Mustangs were ranked No. 7 in the state heading into the game.

1ST ROUND 2ND ROUND QUARTERS Oct. 31, 2009 Morrison 55, Deer CreekMackinaw 20

Nov. 8, 2009 Morrison 42, EastlandPearl City 0

• Vos rushed for 212 yards and four touchdowns as the Mustangs started the 2A playoffs in grand fashion against Deer Creek-Mackinaw.

Morrison had 23 first downs and amassed 411 yards of offense.

Morrison led 28-0 before Dee-Mack managed its first first down.

• Janssen rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns on just three carries, as the Wildcatz defense put all their focus on Vos. Janssen also had an interception. Backup Jason Caruso made the most of his only carry, going 56 yards for a TD in the fourth quarter.

Nov. 14, 2009 Morrison 14, Orion 7 • For the only time, the Mustangs allowed more yards than they gained.

Orion had 350 yards to the Mustangs’ 227. Vos scored on a 42-yard run with 4:48 left in the game to break a 7-7 tie. Orion drove inside the Morrison 25 five times, but only scored once.

Vos finished with 160 rushing yards.

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FRIDAY’S SCOREBOARD Prep football Friday’s result at Landers-Loomis Field, Oregon Class 3A playoffs, first round

OREGON 30, CHICAGO RABY 22 O 14 274 48-258 16 1-4-1 2-0 1-0 2-35 8 6 8 0 14 8

First downs Total yards Rushes-yards Passing yards Passing (C-A-I) Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards Punts-avg Chicago Raby Oregon

R 16 321 34-223 98 7-9-0 3-3 5-40 2-26.5 0 – 22 8 – 30

First quarter CR – Israel Dosie 18 pass from Travis Powell (Powell run), 6:10 Second quarter CR – Powell 2 run (pass failed), 6:36 O – Garrett Rude 1 run (kick failed), 4:22 O – Rude 20 run (Jerrick Orsted run), 1:58 Third quarter O – Brayton Finch 3 run (Finch run), 3:41 CR – Powell 29 run (Powell run), 1:18 Fourth quarter O – Orsted 1 run (Cook pass from Orsted), 4:47 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Oregon: Garrett Rude 17-129, Chris Jordan 7-55, Brayton Finch 8-28, Maverick Good 6-24, John Ghibellini 5-21, Jerrick Orsted 3-1, Skylar Short 3-(minus 2). Raby: Travis Powell 17-128, Tavarion Troupe 17-95.

PASSING – Orsted 1-4-1, 16 yards.

Raby: Powell 7-9-0, 98 yards.

RECEIVING – Oregon: Jordan 1-16.

Raby: Israel Dosie 3-44, Terry Tillman 1-22, Troupe 2-17, Eric Lovett 1-16.

Records: Oregon 6-4, Chi. Raby 5-5

Men’s basketball Friday’s result Sauk Valley Classic at Sauk Valley Community College

SAUK VALLEY 79, PRAIRIE STATE 64 PRAIRIE STATE (0-1) Rodney Smith 5-16 5-7 16, Kyle Carpenter 1-2 0-0 0, Ryshaun Bruce 3-11 9-9 18, Adrian Jeffries 5-16 3-4 16, Jason Hines 1-1 2-3 4, Malik Epps 2-3 1-3 7, Brian Robinson 0-1 0-0 0, Nate Skrobot 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 17-52 20-26 64.

SVCC (1-0) Chris Stovall 6-10 2-5 14, Jansen Hight 2-5 7-9 11, Marvie Keith Jr. 1-4 0-0 3, Tramel Rideout 2-5 1-2 5, Jacoby Posley 4-15 4-5 16, Sheldon Cooks 1-5 1-4 4, AJ Dollmeyer 3-3 1-2 7, James Trice III 4-7 0-0 11, Malik Minor 2-2 3-4 8, A.J. Sharp 0-2 0-0 0, Lamont Hawthorne 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 25-48 19-31 79.

3-pointers – Prairie State 10 (Bruce 3, Jeffries 3, Epps 2, Smith, Carpenter), SVCC 10 (Posley 4, Trice III 3, Cooks, Keith Jr., Minor). Rebounds – Prairie State 31 (Jeffries 10), SVCC 42 (Hight 8). Turnovers – Prairie State 14, SVCC 11. Assists – Prairie State 14 (Smith 7), SVCC 23 (Stovall 9). Steals – Prairie State 3, SVCC 4. Blocked shots – Prairie State 1, SVCC 4. Fouls – Prairie State 23 (Hines 5, Robinson 5), SVCC 25 (Cooks 5).

NCAA – Top 25 preseason rankings Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (52) 29-11 1,604 — 2. Arizona (5) 33-5 1,518 4 3. Wisconsin (8) 30-8 1,483 12 4. Duke 26-9 1,415 8 5. Kansas 25-10 1,346 10 6. North Carolina 24-10 1,274 19 7. Florida 36-3 1,153 1 8. Louisville 31-6 1,114 5 9. Virginia 30-7 1,090 3 10. Texas 24-11 1,061 — 11. Wichita St. 35-1 1,027 2 12. Villanova 29-5 885 6 13. Gonzaga 29-7 840 — 14. Iowa St. 28-8 781 9 15. VCU 26-9 574 24 16. San Diego St. 31-5 560 13 17. UConn 32-8 552 18 18. Michigan St. 29-9 521 11 19. Oklahoma 23-10 426 21 20. Ohio St. 25-10 340 22 21. Nebraska 19-13 309 — 22. SMU 27-10 285 — 23. Syracuse 28-6 178 14 24. Michigan 28-9 167 7 25. Harvard 27-5 98 — 25. Utah 21-12 98 — Others receiving votes: Stanford 71, Iowa 58, Colorado 57, UCLA 35, Minnesota 34, Kansas St. 27, Arkansas 21, Pittsburgh 20, Memphis 15, NC State 14, Louisiana Tech 9, Cincinnati 8, LSU 8, George Washington 7, Dayton 6, Notre Dame 6, Oklahoma St. 6, Florida St. 5, Georgetown 5, Illinois 3, Maryland 3, BYU 2, UNLV 2, Baylor 1, Stephen F. Austin 1, UTEP 1, West Virginia 1.

NFL New England Buffalo Miami N.Y. Jets

Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville

Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland

Denver San Diego Kansas City Oakland

East L T 2 0 3 0 3 0 7 0 South W L T 5 3 0 4 4 0 2 6 0 1 7 0 North W L T 4 2 1 5 3 0 5 3 0 4 3 0 West W L T 6 1 0 5 3 0 4 3 0 0 7 0

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PF 238 178 174 144

PA 177 165 151 228

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PF 250 185 137 118

PA 187 166 202 218

Pct .643 .625 .625 .571

PF 161 217 205 163

PA 164 131 196 152

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PF 224 205 176 105

PA 142 149 128 181

NATIONAL CONFERENCE Dallas Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Washington

New Orleans Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay

Detroit Green Bay Chicago Minnesota

East L T 2 0 2 0 4 0 5 0 South W L T 4 4 0 3 5 1 2 6 0 1 6 0 North W L T 6 2 0 5 3 0 3 5 0 3 5 0

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W Arizona 6 San Francisco 4 Seattle 4 St. Louis 2

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PA 139 165 150 210

Thursday’s result New Orleans 28, Carolina 10 Sunday’s games Arizona at Dallas, noon Philadelphia at Houston, noon N.Y. Jets at Kansas City, noon Washington at Minnesota, noon Tampa Bay at Cleveland, noon Jacksonville at Cincinnati, noon San Diego at Miami, noon St. Louis at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

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

Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, Tennessee Monday’s game Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m.

College football College Football Playoff Rankings Record 1. Mississippi St. 7-0 2. Florida St. 8-0 3. Auburn 6-1 4. Mississippi 7-1 5. Oregon 7-1 6. Alabama 7-1 7. TCU 6-1 8. Michigan St. 7-1 9. Kansas St. 6-1 10. Notre Dame 6-1 11. Georgia 6-1 12. Arizona 6-1 13. Baylor 6-1 14. Arizona St. 6-1 15. Nebraska 7-1 16. Ohio St. 6-1 17. Utah 6-1 18. Oklahoma 5-2 19. LSU 7-2 20. West Virginia 6-2 21. Clemson 6-2 22. UCLA 6-2 23. East Carolina 6-1 24. Duke 6-1 25. Louisville 6-3 • The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will issue weekly rankings each Tuesday, with the final rankings being announced Sunday, Dec. 7. The playoff semifinals will match the No. 1 seed vs. the No. 4 seed, and No. 2 will face No. 3.

The semifinals will be hosted at the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015. The championship game will be on Jan. 12, 2015 at Arlington, Texas.

Big Ten EAST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Michigan St. 4 0 1.000 7 1 .875 Ohio St. 3 0 1.000 6 1 .857 Maryland 2 2 .500 5 3 .625 Rutgers 1 3 .250 5 3 .625 Penn St. 1 3 .250 4 3 .571 Michigan 1 3 .250 3 5 .375 Indiana 0 3 .000 3 4 .429 WEST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Nebraska 3 1 .750 7 1 .875 Minnesota 3 1 .750 6 2 .750 Iowa 2 1 .667 5 2 .714 Wisconsin 2 1 .667 5 2 .714 Northwestern 2 2 .500 3 4 .429 Illinois 1 3 .250 4 4 .500 Purdue 1 3 .250 3 5 .375 Saturday’s games Maryland at Penn St., 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Northwestern at Iowa, 11 a.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Rutgers, 11 a.m. (ESPN) Indiana at Michigan, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Purdue at Nebraska, 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Illinois at Ohio St., 7 p.m. (ABC) Top 25 schedule Thursday’s result No. 2 Florida State 42, No. 25 Louisville 31 Saturday’s games No. 1 Mississippi St. vs. Arkansas, 6:15 p.m.

No. 4 Auburn at No. 7 Mississippi, 6 p.m.

No. 5 Oregon vs. Stanford, 6:30 p.m.

No. 6 Notre Dame vs. Navy at Landover, Md., 7 p.m.

No. 9 Georgia vs. Florida at Jacksonville, Fla., 2:30 p.m.

No. 10 TCU at No. 20 W. Virginia, 2:30 p.m.

No. 11 Kansas St. vs. Oklahoma St., 7 p.m.

No. 12 Baylor vs. Kansas, 3 p.m.

No. 13 Ohio State vs. Illinois, 7 p.m.

No. 14 Arizona at No. 25 UCLA, 9:30 p.m.

No. 15 Arizona St. vs. No. 18 Utah, 10 p.m.

No. 17 Nebraska vs. Purdue, 2:30 p.m.

No. 19 Oklahoma at Iowa State, 11 a.m.

No. 21 East Carolina at Temple, 11 a.m.

No. 24 Duke at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Pct .750 .714 .429 .375

PF 213 203 154 171

PA 167 156 169 200

Pct .500 .389 .250 .143

PF 227 177 192 133

PA 198 236 221 223

Pct .750 .625 .375 .375

PF 162 222 180 139

PA 126 191 222 173

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 11 8 2 1 17 29 29 Tampa Bay 11 7 3 1 15 38 29 Detroit 10 6 2 2 14 27 21 Ottawa 9 5 2 2 12 26 22 Boston 12 6 6 0 12 32 30 Toronto 10 5 4 1 11 29 26 Florida 8 3 2 3 9 12 17 Buffalo 11 2 8 1 5 13 36 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 9 6 2 1 13 36 22 N.Y. Islanders10 6 4 0 12 35 36 New Jersey 10 5 3 2 12 30 34 N.Y. Rangers 9 5 4 0 10 27 30 Washington 9 4 3 2 10 27 23 Philadelphia 10 4 4 2 10 32 36 Columbus 10 4 6 0 8 26 34 Carolina 8 0 6 2 2 15 33

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 10 6 2 2 14 26 21 Chicago 10 6 3 1 13 27 19 Minnesota 9 6 3 0 12 31 17 Dallas 10 4 2 4 12 33 35 St. Louis 9 5 3 1 11 22 18 Colorado 11 3 4 4 10 27 32 Winnipeg 10 4 5 1 9 20 26 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 12 9 3 0 18 33 22 Vancouver 10 7 3 0 14 34 29 Los Angeles 11 6 3 2 14 26 23 Calgary 12 6 4 2 14 31 27 San Jose 12 6 4 2 14 38 34 Edmonton 10 4 5 1 9 27 36 Arizona 9 3 5 1 7 22 34 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s results Toronto 4, Columbus 1 Detroit 5, Los Angeles 2 Anaheim 2, Dallas 1, OT Calgary 4, Nashville 3

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Saturday’s games Ottawa at Boston, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Washington at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Florida, 6 p.m.

Columbus at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Winnipeg at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games Detroit at Buffalo, 4 p.m.

Los Angeles at Carolina, 4 p.m.

Calgary at Montreal, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Washington, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Nashville at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 1 0 1.000 Toronto 1 0 1.000 New York 1 1 .500 Brooklyn 0 1 .000 Philadelphia 0 2 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 1 0 1.000 Charlotte 1 0 1.000 Washington 1 1 .500 Atlanta 0 1 .000 Orlando 0 2 .000 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 1 1 .500 Indiana 1 1 .500 Milwaukee 1 1 .500 Chicago 1 1 .500 Detroit 0 2 .000

GB — — ½ 1 1½ GB — — ½ 1 1½ GB — — — — 1

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Houston 2 0 1.000 Memphis 2 0 1.000 San Antonio 1 0 1.000 New Orleans 1 0 1.000 Dallas 1 1 .500 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 1 0 1.000 Denver 1 0 1.000 Minnesota 1 1 .500 Utah 0 2 .000 Oklahoma City 0 2 .000 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 1 0 1.000 Phoenix 1 0 1.000 L.A. Clippers 1 0 1.000 Sacramento 0 1 .000 L.A. Lakers 0 2 .000

GB — — ½ ½ 1 GB — — ½ 1½ 1½ GB — — — 1 1½

Friday’s results Memphis 97, Indiana 89 Cleveland 114, Chicago 108, OT Milwaukee 93, Philadelphia 81 San Antonio at Phoenix, late Portland at Sacramento, late L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, late Saturday’s games Dallas at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Miami at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Memphis at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Denver at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Boston at Houston, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Utah, 8 p.m.

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

Sunday’s games Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m.

Toronto at Miami, 5 p.m.

Charlotte at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Golden State at Portland, 8 p.m.

Friday’s box score

CAVALIERS 114, BULLS 108, OT CLEVELAND (114) James 14-30 7-9 36, Love 5-17 5-6 16, Varejao 4-8 2-2 10, Irving 6-17 10-10 23, Waiters 3-10 3-4 9, Thompson 7-13 2-2 16, Dellavedova 0-3 0-0 0, Miller 0-1 0-0 0, Harris 0-0 0-0 0, Marion 2-5 0-0 4.

Totals: 41-104 29-33 114.

CHICAGO (108) Dunleavy 5-10 0-0 14, Gasol 6-18 3-3 15, Noah 3-7 2-2 8, Rose 8-16 2-3 20, Hinrich 7-11 3-5 20, Gibson 5-9 0-0 10, McDermott 0-3 0-0 0, Brooks 4-8 1-2 11, Snell 3-8 2-2 10, Mirotic 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals: 41-90 13-17 108.

Cleveland 28 30 20 20 16 — 114 Chicago 27 25 17 29 10 — 108 3-Point Goals–Cleveland 3-15 (Irving 1-3, James 1-3, Love 1-6, Miller 0-1, Dellavedova 0-2), Chicago 13-31 (Dunleavy 4-7, Hinrich 3-5, Brooks 2-5, Snell 2-5, Rose 2-6, McDermott 0-3). Fouled Out– Noah. Rebounds–Cleveland 65 (Love 16), Chicago 55 (Noah 13). Assists– Cleveland 18 (James, Dellavedova 4), Chicago 25 (Dunleavy 8). Total Fouls– Cleveland 18, Chicago 28. A–22,879 (20,917).

Auto racing NASCAR – SPRINT CUP After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (20) M. Kenseth, Toyota, 199.299 mph.

2. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 199.291.

3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevy, 198.983.

4. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 198.91.

5. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 198.836.

6. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 198.508.

7. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 198.5.

8. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevy, 198.398.

9. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 198.333.

10. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 198.071.

11. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 198.042.

12. (88) D. Earnhardt Jr., Chevy, 197.744.

13. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 198.646.

14. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 198.632.

15. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 198.515.

16. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 198.493.

17. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 198.354.

18. (17) R. Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 198.311.

19. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 198.129.

20. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 197.773.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase standings 1. Jeff Gordon 4044 2. Ryan Newman 4041 3. Joey Logano 4040 4. Matt Kenseth 4039 5. Denny Hamlin 4037 6. Carl Edwards 4024 7. Brad Keselowski 4013 8. Kevin Harvick 4011 Remaining races Sunday: AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 9: Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, Avondale, Ariz.

Nov. 16: Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead, Fla.

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Morrison’s Josh Vos rushed for more than 2,000 yards in 2009 to become the program’s all-time leading rusher.

Family over food Unique Thanksgiving dinner remembered day before the Class 2A state title game against Okaw Valley Blue DiviKyle Janssen had a lot of sion opponent MaroaForsyth. Looking for food to choose from. food, the team stopped Rice, egg rolls, saucein to a nearby restaurant glazed chicken and close to their hotel that noodles sat steaming in a tray. He scooped a little could accommodate almost 50 players and bit of everything onto his plate, while his team- coaches.

“We just ate at a local mates trailed slightly buffet,” Bielema said. behind, reaching for “Then I remember we ladles and spoons. went back to the hotel It was November 26, and got some sleep. We 2009, a Thursday. You got up at a decent time wouldn’t know it from and went over to the looking at the food on field.” the plates, but it was The next day, MorriThanksgiving day. son, fueled by the previThe Morrison footous night’s carbo-load, ball team was having a earned the first state Thanksgiving meal at football title in program a local Chinese buffetstyle restaurant near the history with a 36-14 win.

The game itself was campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign. memorable. The MusThe food choice was odd, tangs scored several rushing touchdowns, but it served its purpose intercepted a ball on for a hungry football defense, recovered a team. fumble and had two “That whole aspect of sacks. But when remithe buffet and the restaurant was crazy,” said niscing about the game, Janssen, a running back center Corey Modglin said the talk turns to that and defensive back.

“But looking back on it, unusual Thanksgiving just missing Thanksgiv- dinner the night before ing for football is pretty the title game.

Team dinners were cool.” commonplace throughThe Mustangs were out the season. Each nearly 3 hours from home in Champaign, the week, a different set

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550

of parents would host a team meal the night before a game.

And each week they ate some different food.

Burgers one night, pasta the next. But with the Mustangs headed to Champaign the day before their game, they had to turn to a restaurant to supply the food.

“That was really unique,” said Josh Vos, the Mustangs’ all-time leading rusher. “It was a lot different than anything we’ve done before.

It was definitely a unique experience.”

The setting resembled a typical Thanksgiving meal. Players were squeezed around several tables they pushed together. Even without the usual turkey legs, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy, the food was tasty and the company was even better.

“It definitely wasn’t your normal dinner,” said Modglin, a bruising lineman. “I remember we ate at a Chinese buffet, and the food was nothing at all to be excited for.

“But instead of being with your normal family, we were with our football family and that’s what made it memorable.”

NBA | CAVALIERS 114, BULLS 108, OT

New rivalry has begun Bulls drop home opener to Cleveland

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – LeBron James simply wanted to shrug off a poor debut with his new, old team.

How is this for redemption?

James scored 36 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls 114-108 in overtime on Friday night at the United Center.

The first meeting between two teams expected to challenge each other for supremacy in the Eastern Conference was as tight as advertised, with several swings down the stretch and a superstar carrying his team in the end.

James was at his best after struggling the previous night. He scored eight points in the extra period, and the Cavaliers gave coach David Blatt his first win after opening with a loss at home to New York.

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“The gods, they’re testing me right now, man,” said Rose, who did not think the injury was serious.

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

DIXON – Longtime area seamstress Deb Jensen, who worked out of Modern Shoe Shop and her home in Dixon for 16 years, is moving her needles and threads to her own shop downtown.

Sewing by Deb opens today at 404 N. Galena Ave. Jensen, 54, does alterations

and tailoring, zippers and patches, hems and mends.

Military personnel and Scouts have come to her for years.

The shop will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (except for a brief closure Dec. 3-6, when her son graduates from boot camp.)

She can be reached at 815652-3748, but no appointment

is necessary, and after-hours assistance is available. She also plans to offer classes.

A Facebook page is in the works.

Brenda’s Chicken Coop open for lunch ROCK FALLS – Fond of chicken dinner? Well, now you can get it earlier in the day.

Brenda’s Chicken Coop, 208 W.

10th St., now is open for lunch.

(Just look for the big white chicken perched out front.)

“I’ve gotten a lot of requests to be open for lunch hours, so I decided to expand my hours,” said owner Brenda Plock, 53.

“There is not a lot to offer locally, other than fast food.”

The lunch menu features a bacon ranch chicken wrap and a soup and salad bar, among other things.

“People seem to love my food,” she said. “Everything that I make is homemade.”

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and Sunday.

The restaurant also serves dinner from 3 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday.

Delivery and catering services are available.

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Professional Skin Care and Massage Spa by Jess, owned by makeup artist and massage therapist Jessica Peterson, has moved to 210 W. Third St. in Dixon.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture grad certified in medical massage

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

essica Peterson has changed the location and scope of her business.

Professional Skin Care and Massage Spa By Jess recently moved from a suite at the First Street mini-mall to 210 W. Third St. The spa first opened in February 2013.

While the 2005 Dixon High School grad’s broad specialties are as a makeup artist and massage therapist, she now has certifications that expand the range of her offerings.

Peterson is a graduate of Tricoci University of Beauty Culture in Rockford, where she refined her skills as a makeup artist. Her esthetics work included one-on-one training in Arizona with renowned permanent make-

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Along with skin care services and medical massage, Peterson also offers hot stone therapy. up artist Diana Yost. She also completed coursework at Northern Prairie School of Massage in Sycamore, and recently received a certification in medical massage.

The nature of medical massage will allow some of her

clients to claim the services on their medical insurance.

“If doctors refer their patients to me, I will get their paperwork, and insurance can oftentimes cover it,” Peterson said.

With medical massage,

Professional Skin Care and Massage Spa By Jess has moved to 210 W. Third St. in Dixon. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., depending on appointment schedule, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The spa is closed Thursday and Sunday.

Call 815-440-4783 to make an appointment.

Peterson works on a particular area for release of pain and tension. She can treat generalized neck, low back and hip pain, as well as work to combat more serious ailments.

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Dear Dave, I’m a 26-year-old journalist making $26,000 annually, and the only debt I have is $31,000 in student loans. I’m following your plan, so I also have $1,000 in my starter emergency fund and am working side jobs to make extra money. Since my job field is volatile, I’ve lost and found a couple of jobs in the last few years and have an older car. Should I beef up my emergency fund in case I go through another job loss or I have problems with my vehicle?

– Sarah Dear Sarah, In your case, I think you might want to increase your emergency fund to around $3,000. Usually, I’d rather people focus on knocking out debt once they have a beginner emergency fund in place, but it sounds like you’ve got extenuating circumstances in your life. Older cars, especially those with lots of miles, could need attention at any time.

And you’re right about your job too. The newspaper world is pretty volatile and even downright insecure at times.

This isn’t your fault, but I’m glad you’re looking ahead.

Just push the pause button on paying off debt for the moment, and build up your emergency fund a bit more.

That will give you a little more wiggle room in case life decides to throw something unexpected at you. Then, go back to paying off debt before you increase your emergency fund to a full 3 to 6 months of expenses.

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Amboy Student of the Month Kaitlyn Liebing, 18, of Amboy, is Amboy High School’s October Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Greg and Amy Liebing. Her sisters, Lauren, 25, lives in San Diego and Hillary, 23, in Dixon; her brother, Garrett, 19, attends the University of Wisconsin – Platteville.

Favorite class: Math has always been my favorite class because I find it interesting and it just comes easy to me.

Least-favorite class: English. I hate reading.

Favorite teacher: Cynthia Carlson, math. She just finds different ways to teach and always makes class interesting.

School activities: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, volleyball, basketball, softball, and tutoring Job: Teller at First State Bank in Mendota.

Best friends: Sydney Wilhelm, Taylor Hicks, and Madeline Ely After high school: I hope to be accepted into the Navy ROTC program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I will major in nursing.

What is something you learned in high school that you will never use?

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KARATE CHAMPS

What’s your favorite ... ?

App: Instagram Food: Fresh pineapple Activity: Softball Actor: Reese Witherspoon Movie: “Legally Blonde” TV show: “Chicago Fire” Sports team: Always the Amboy Clippers Hobby: Sports What’s one thing in life you can’t do without?

Family Advice for surviving high school: Always stick to your morals, do your homework, and study, but most importantly, have fun and enjoy it, because it goes by way too fast.

What scares you? Losing loved ones Something about you that nobody knows: I have no secrets ... I’m a pretty open person.

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Kaitlyn Liebing is Amboy High School’s October Student of the Month. She plans to join the Navy ROTC program at the University of Illinois-Urbana, Champaign, and will major in nursing.

If you could try any job remember the last time for a day, what would it I even read a full book. I hate reading. be? CSI detective If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where would it be? Probably Greece, because it’s beautiful What is the last good book you read? Can’t

Proudest moment: Going to state in softball last year Heroes: Both my parents, for the countless things they do for our family

Anything else people should know about you?

I can shake my eyes.

Shout out to: Every person who has served in the military in the past and currently, including my sister, Lauren, and my cousins, Nicolle Ely, Ashley Dearmitt, and Jack Scorby.

ROCK FALLS HOMECOMING

Martial artists brought home awards from an open karate championship Oct. 4 in Dubuque, Iowa.

Mason Townsend (front row, left), 9, of Dixon, won fourth place in sparring and fourth place in forms. Ethan Romagnoli, 15, also of Dixon, took first place in sparring and second place in forms.

With them is their instructor, Bill Mortiz, third dan at Dixon School of Tae Kwon Do. Photo submitted

by Mortiz.

IN BRIEF Weekly drawings to raise money STERLING – Cash cards for a drawing to benefit St. Mary School are still available.

The cards are $25 and can be purchased until Dec. 1. A $250 drawing will follow each week, for 52 times, starting the first week of January. The card entitles the holder to a weekly chance to win, even if the person has won during a previous week.

A discount on the back of the cash card also can be used for area businesses until December 2015.

These St. Mary Meteors Cash Cards are available at Kelly’s, 218 Locust St.; Grummert’s, 424 Locust St.; and the school office, 6 W. Sixth St.

Fund created for technology help

The Rock Falls High School homecoming court gathered for a photo. They are (from left) Roger Carlson and Amara Campos, sophomore attendants; David Villa and Makaley Velazquez, junior attendants, Kobe Conklin and Chelsi Blair, king and queen; Terrissa Willett and Jacob Mammosser, senior attendants; and Nayelli Rodriguez and Scott Spears, freshman attendants. The coronation was Oct. 6. Photos submitted by Myra Nusbaum.

LIONS CANDY DAY IN DIXON TOP: Members of Dixon High School’s Leo Club recently helped with the Dixon Noon Lions Candy Day. With collection cans are Joelle Schielein (left) and Samantha Scott.

Proceeds will assist with programs for people with visual and hearing challenges.

BELOW: Club members dressed for the fall temperatures. Waiting for donations are (from left) Emma Rynkewicz, Lydia Lightner, and Kylie Kutz.

AMBOY – Accounts have been set up to accept donations for Teen Turf, 235 W. Main St., to enlarge its computer room, part of its building fund.

According to Eileen Piper, as technology advances, more students need to use computers, and Teen Turf only has 10.

The accounts are at First Federal Savings Bank, 111 E. Main St., and First National Bank, 220 E. Main St., both in Amboy; and Farmers State Bank of Sublette, 303 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and its Woodhaven Banking Center, 3 E. Woodhaven Drive, Sublette. Donations also can be sent to Teen Turf, P.O. Box 321, Amboy, IL 61310.

For more information, call 815-857-4800.

Holiday meal reservations due AMBOY – A free, community Thanksgiving dinner will be from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 27 at Teen Turf, 235 W. Main St. Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

To attend, call Teen Turf at 815-857-4800, Deb Albee at 815-8573989, or Fran Kessel at 815-857-2306.

Lunch to benefit local honor flight AMBOY – A Lee County Honor Flight Fundraiser will be Nov. 9 at the Long Branch

Saloon, 55 S. East Ave. Chicken will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tickets, available at the door, are $10 or $7 for a kid’s meal.

Proceeds will benefit the honor flight, which sends veterans to see memorials in Washington, District of Columbia.

For more information, call 815-973-4691.

Cinnamon rolls at yearly event DIXON – The annual holiday bazaar of the Catholic Women’s Club of St. Patrick Church will be Nov. 8 and 9 at the church’s Holloway Center, 612 Highland Ave. The hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 9. Handcrafted items, decorations, baked goods, a candy store, and a re-gift store will be featured.

Coffee and cinnamon rolls will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 8, and after 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses Nov. 9. A chicken tetrazinni dinner will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at a cost of $6 for adults and $3 for children.

Proceeds will be given to Meals on Wheels, Dixon Food Pantry, Hospice of the Rock River Valley, St. Mary School, and other local charities. For more information, call the church at 815-284-7719.

Riverfront on meeting agenda STERLING – The Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

William William B. Wescott Wescott, Rock Falls mayor, will give a presentation on the Rock Falls riverfront development, and how it occupies the same footprint where the Russell, Burdsall & Ward Bolt and Nut Co. established its operations in 1907.

The project started in 2013, with a completion estimate of 2015.

It includes a park and hotel.

The public is welcome.

For more information, call Terry Buckaloo at 815-622-6215.

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GONE FISHING

The fall trout-fishing season opened Oct. 18 at Centennial Park pond in Rock Falls. Sasha Haylett (from left) of Winnebago, Gus Lundstrom of Leaf River, and Jeff Lilly of Loves Park were ready to fish. Photos submitted by Coloma Township Park District.

ABOVE: The pond had fish just waiting to bite. Brock Law of Rock Falls tries to catch them.

LEFT: Families took advantage of the 5 a.m. trout-fishing season opening. Chris and Aaron Conderman of Dixon were among the fisherman that day.

THE ART OF BARN QUILTS

DESIGN REPLACES TREE

RIGHT: Three generations of quilters in Grand Detour fashion barn quilt squares, which they design and paint. The squares displayed along the fence are the creations of the Hoyle and Ross family.

An artist turned a fallen tree into a masterpiece at the home of Helen and Pete Delgado, 609 W. Seventh St., Sterling. Their son, Junior, of Rock Falls, did the carving.

BELOW: Lindsay Hoyle stands by one of her quilts. Both her mother, Connie Ross, and her grandmother, Gail Hoyle, create squares that reflect their personalities as shown in their choice of design and color, according to James Ross.

Photos submitted by James Ross of Dixon

Photo submitted by Susan Wolff of Sterling

Wanted: Photos from you A scrapbook is a book with blank pages, and that’s what our Scrapbook page is without your pictures. We want to fill the page with images that capture lives in the Sauk Valley. They can be submitted by email to photos@saukvalley.com or can be taken to the Sterling and Dixon offices.

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Spider intrudes on plan Not long ago, I came into the Ruth Edwards Nature Center after working out on the trails.

I was dirty, tired, and needing only to pick up an item and return.

While there, a young woman, accompanied by her daughter and mother-in-law, came into the building. She was carrying a small plastic container in her hand. The young woman – I will call her Brenda – asked if I would identify a spider she had captured down by the river. I really only wanted to get the trail work done, and did not wish to take the time..

I also do not know too much about spiders, and this one was very large and creepy looking.

I told Brenda I would be happy to identify it for her, but could not do so now. I could tell she was disappointed, and then it hit me ... this person just caught a very scary-looking spider.

Why? She was curious.

Thankfully, I came to my senses as to why I work at Lowell Park. I put my trail equipment aside and got out my spider book.

It was the strangest spider. The surface of its back was hairy-like with an irregular texture. It was dotted with yellow

live in burrows and hunt from the ground at night.

Most wolf spiders do not Greg Hunter is spin webs. the Dixon Park The female spins a large, District Natural Resources spherical egg sac, which director. attaches to her spinnerets. She drags that about until the eggs hatch. After the spiderlings hatch, they clamber onto the female’s back and are carried until they are ready to disperse. spots. I got this bright By the way, Brenda took idea that I needed a magnifying glass to examine it the loupe from me and closer. All I could find was examined the spiderlings and the wolf spider’s eyes an 8-power, hand-held herself. We discussed, magnifying loupe. Now I and agreed, that the best thought, this is going to be fun. I am going to have way for this experience to to almost be on top of the end was to put the spider back where they found spider to see anything her, which we did. clearly.

The trail work did not The spider was coopget done that day, but it erating by not moving around. I approached the was one of the best naturalist activities I ever did. I spider to view it through hope it is a day that Brenmy loupe; as I did, the da’s daughter will not dark-gray, hairy irregusoon forget. Slow down larities with the yellow spots moved. There were and enjoy the simple pleasures to be found and hundreds of spiderlings experienced in the wild. clinging to their mom’s Upcoming event: back.

Thanksgiving for the I believe the spider was Animals, 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. a burrowing wolf spider 23 at the nature center, that Brenda had discov2114 Lowell Park Road ered coming out of its burrow in the sand along – participants of all ages the river. It has eight are welcome to make dark eyes of unequal size bird and squirrel feedarranged in three rows. ers. Information will be The spider’s long legs provided on bird feedbear three microscopic ing, identification, and claws at each tip. They observation techniques.

‘OLD WHEELS AT REST’

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Second Saturdays are for families at Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave. Pirate Magic will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Crafts are planned from 2 to 3, followed by a show

by Dread Pirate Brett.

He and his first mate, Scurvy Nick, will sculpt balloons after the show.

The National Watercolor Traveling Exhibit will make a stop at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., Dixon. About 30 paintings from the National Watercolor Society will be displayed. Among them is the watercolor, “Old Wheels at Rest,” by Chinmaya Panda of India. Dixon is one of five stops for the exhibit. It will open from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8 and will run through Dec. 31. For information, call 815-285-4924. Photo submitted by Bonnie Kime.

Rocket Readers to meet ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls Public Library has announced its November activities. The library is at 1007 Seventh Ave. Rocket Readers: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 12 and 19, for students in kindergarten through fourth grade, registration required.

Writer’s Club: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, adults only.

Holiday cookie decorating class by Delicious Delights: 6 p.m. Thursday, ages 14 and older, younger children must

register with an adult.

Mystery Book Club: 10 a.m. Thursday, reading “Unknown Means,”

by Elizabeth Becka.

Scrapbooking: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Nov. 21.

The library will be closed Nov. 11 and Nov. 27.

Family Reading Night: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Nov. 13 free hot dogs, chips and a drink; 6 to 7:30 p.m. family activities, tickets required and are available at the front desk.

Tuesday Book Club:

6 p.m. Nov. 25, reading “The Secret Keeper,” by Kate Morton.

Book sale: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29.

Food For Fines through Dec. 31: Each nonperishable item brought in is worth 50 cents off fines. They cannot be used toward lost, damaged, or collection fees. Items must be undamaged, unexpired, and have original labels. All donated goods will go to a local food bank.

For more information, call 815-626-3958.

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Photo submitted by the library

New materials at library DIXON – New books have arrived at Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave. They are: Fiction: “Florence Gordon,” by Brian Morton; “We Are Not Ourselves,”

by Matthew Thomas; “When the Snow Falls,”

by Fern Michaels; “The Hawley Book of the Dead,” by Chrysler Szarlan; “Small Blessings,”

by Martha Woodroof; “Your Face in Mine,” by Jess Row; “Friendswood,”

by Rene Steinke; “Stone Mattress,” by Margaret Atwood; “Swan Point,”

by Sherryl Woods; “Saving Amelie,” by Cathy Gohlke; “The Perfect Witness,” by Iris Johansen; “The Lost Key,” by Catherine Coulter; “Burn,”

by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge; “A Sudden Light,” by Garth Stein; “The Last Breath,”

by Kimberly Belle; “Back Channel,” by Stephen Carter; “Paris Match,”

by Stuart Woods; “Nora Webster,” by Colm Toibin; “Lila,” by Marilynne Robinson; “An Irish Doctor in Peace and at War,” by Patrick Taylor; “Leaving Time,” by Jodi Picoult; “The Remedy for Love,” by Bill Roorbach; “The Means,” by Douglas Brunt; “Ruth’s Journey,”

by Donald McCaig; “The Silent Sister,” by Diane Chamberlain; “Full Measure,” by T. Jefferson

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Parker; “Chasing Tomorrow,” by Tilly Bagshawe; and “The Forgotten Girl,” by David Bell.

Mysteries: “French Pastry Murder,” by Leslie Meier; “Cup of Blood,”

by Jeri Westerson; “The Girl Next Door,” by Ruth Rendell; “Deadline,” by John Sandford; “Death of a Blue Blood,” by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain; “Ghost Wanted,” by Carolyn Hart; “The Blood of an Englishman,” by M.C. Beaton; “Gossamer Ghost,” by Laura Childs; “Blood on the Water,”

by Anne Perry; and “To Dwell in Darkness,” by Deborah Crombie.

Christian Fiction: “Finding Mercy,” by Michael Landon Jr. and Cindy Kelley; “Miracle in a Dry Season,” by Sarah Thomas; “The Lady and the Officer,” by Mary Ellis; “The Promise,” by Beth Wiseman; “When Mercy Rains,” by Kim Sawyer; and “A Beauty So Rare” and “A Lasting Impression,” by Tamera Alexander.

Westerns: “Wild Ran the Rivers,” by James Crownover; “Miami Gundown,” by Michael Zimmer; and large print, “Raiding with Morgan,”

by Jim Woolard; “MacAllister: The Eagles Legacy: Kill Crazy,” by William Johnstone; “Ragtime Cowboys,” by Loren Estleman; and “Dark

Horses,” by Ralph Cotton.

Science Fiction and Fantasy: “ C l o s e r t o Home,” by Mercedes Lackey, and “The Walking Dead: Descent,” by Jay Bonansinga.

Christmas: “Mr. Miracle,” by Debbie Macomber; “Nora Bonesteel’s Christmas Past,” by Sharyn McCrumb; and “Winter Street,” by Elin Hilderbrand.

Large Print: “Bones Never Lie,” by Kathy Reichs; “Personal,” by Lee Child; “Windigo Island,”

by William Krueger; “2 a.m. at the Cat’s Pajamas,” by Marie-Helene Bertino; “Shots Fired,”

by C.J. Box; “Beneath the Patchwork Moon,” by Alison Kent; “Her Kind of Cowboy,” by Charlotte Douglas; “Haunted,”

by Kay Hooper; “Sight Unseen,” by Iris and Roy Johansen; “Murder at Westminster Abbey,” by Amanda Carmack; “The Lazarus Curse,” by Tessa Harris; “Mean Streak,” by Sandra Brown; “Everything I Never Told You,”

by Celeste Ng; and “Elizabeth Is Missing,” by Emma Healey.

The book group selection for November is “The Lost Wife,” by Alyson Richman.

Visit dixonpubliclibrary. org or stop at the library for the list of new nonfiction titles.

The Bureau County Genealogy Society recently provided a series of four classes in beginning family research. The 20 students completed the course, which was taught by Eva Blanco, Patrick Hodge, Val Horas, Carol McGee, and Esther Tracy. The participants learned how to use resources and to document their findings. Photo submitted by Tracy.

Tea fundraiser for pet health care DIXON – The second fall tea tasting to benefit the Amos Fund will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at Gingko Tree Café, 216 W. First St. Gingko Tree employees will set out their top 10 teas. Each participant

will receive tickets for five cups of tea, and a dish of cookies. Live music will be part of the event.

Tickets are $10 in advance and may be purchased from Gingko Tree; River Ridge Animal Hospital, 273 state Route

2; Deb Proctor at 815213-0164; or Laura Peterson at 815-535-2488. The cost will be $13 at the door.

Proceeds will help with the cost of health care for pets of those with limited income.

FALL DECORATIONS IN BRIEF

Rock River Garden Club members learned about pumpkin decor at their recent meeting. Deb Cashman instructed them in the use of tulle, silk flowers, and seasonal ribbon. Robin Canode, president, reported three dozen decorated pumpkins were delivered to area nursing homes, and assisted living and senior centers. The club maintains gardens at Peoria Avenue and First Street, Lincoln Statue, and flowers in pots at the Post House in Dixon. Photo submitted by Nadine Portner.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Atreyu Joseph Lahman Tavey Karrow and Joseph Lahman of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 11:38 p.m. Oct. 19, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Atreyu Joseph Lahman weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Shelly Karrow and Dana Halloway, both of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Kathy Ketchum and Ron Troxell, both of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandparents are Dave Williams and Brenda Williams, both of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandparents are Nancy Lahman and Larry Lahman, both of Dixon.

Emilie Renae Jackson

parents are Nancy and Irene Monarrez, both of Vernon Jackson of Rock Sterling.

Falls and Sue Gray and Khyrsten Hitt and Kody Dennis Bruins, both of Delsin Lee Mulnix Jackson of Sterling are Dixon.

Lindsey Doane and the parents of a daughKevin “Fred” Mulnix of ter born at 6:41 p.m. Oct. Isabela Monroe Rock Falls are the par15, 2014, at CGH Medical ents of a son born at 10 Monarrez Center in Sterling.

Emilie Renae Jackson Susan Pennell of Rock a.m. Oct. 23, 2014, at CGH weighed 7 pounds, 3 Falls and Jesus Monarrez Medical Center in Sterling. ounces at birth and was of Sterling are the parents Delsin Lee Mulnix 22 inches in length. of a daughter born at 8:20 weighed 8 pounds, 3 Maternal grandparents a.m. Oct. 23, 2014, at CGH ounces at birth and was are John Hitt Jr. of Sterling Medical Center in Ster- 21.5 inches in length. and Marcia Hitt of Camp ling.

He is welcomed by John Verde, Arizona.

Isabela Monroe Monar- Lehman, 8, Jaykob Leh Paternal grandparents rez weighed 5 pounds, 15 man, 5, and Frederick are Robin Jackson of Ster- ounces at birth and was Mulnix, 2. ling and Steve Jackson of 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparRock Falls.

She is welcomed by Jozi- ents are James and Gwen Maternal great-grand- ah Monarrez, 4, and Sele- Doane of Rock Falls. parents are Colleen Elliott na Monarrez, 3.

Paternal grandparents and Bill Elliott, both of Maternal grandparents are Kevin DuWayne MulCamp Verde; Tracy and are Janet Pennell and nix and Barbara Ann MulJohn Hitt Sr. of Califor- Louis Pennell, both of nix, both of Sterling. nia; and Frank and Laura Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandHendrickson of Texas.

Paternal grandparents mother is Anna Jackley of Paternal great-grand- are Jose Monarrez and Rock Falls.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES meeting, 4:30 p.m., 205 S. Walnut St., Franklin Grove.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, 5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 125 S. Fourth St., Oregon.

TOPS, 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting, Polo Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo, 815-946-3638.

Movie and Discussion Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon. Reservations: 815732-2499.

Dixon Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:45 p.m., Dixon Main Street office, 115 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 815-4999426.

Monday Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., 201 W. Market St., Childhood immunization Morrison, 815-590-8929. clinic; women, infants Celebrate Recovery, and children clinic; and family planning services, Christ-centered Recovery Group, 6-8 p.m., Revive all by appointment only, Lee County Health Depart- Community Church, 8 E. Front St., Mount Morris, ment, 309 S. Galena 815-994-0428.

Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, Rock Falls Rotary, 6 815-284-3371.

Alcoholics Anonymous, p.m., Beelendorf’s Deli, 204 W. 10th St., Rock 8 a.m., open, Methodist church, 402 First Ave., For- Falls.

Dixon Veterans of Forreston. eign Wars Men’s AuxiliaAbuse Changing team, ry, 6 p.m., Dixon VFW Post 815-625-0338.

540, 1560 Franklin Grove Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure Road, Dixon.

Rock Falls Boy Scout clinic, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Troop 306, 6:30-8 p.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Harvest Time Bible Church Sterling. fellowship hall, 1802 Dixon American Red Cross Ave., Rock Falls. blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 Dixon Veterans of p.m., Prophetstown High Foreign Wars Post 540 School, 310 W. Riverside Drive. Appointments: 800- Ladies Auxiliary, 6 p.m., 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

733-2767.

Amboy American Dixon Rotary Club, Legion Post 453, 6:30 noon, lower level, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. p.m., Community Room, Amboy Family Restaurant Third St., Dixon.

Reality Check Narcotics and Pizza, 211 E. Main St., Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., 815-849-5219.

Veterans of Foreign First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779- Wars Post 5418 Men’s Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 217 First 245-8214. Downstairs, Ave., Rock Falls, 815-626west side.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 3513.

GFWC Franklin Grove noon, closed (1), St. Paul Woman’s Club meeting, 7 Lutheran Church, 114 S. Sunday p.m., Woman’s Club ComFifth St., Oregon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, munity Building, Atlasta Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, step; 6 p.m., Park, 339 S. State St., 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., Franklin Grove, 815-441open, Rochelle Community open, 90-92 S. Hennepin 0801.

Ave., Dixon.

Hospital, 900 N. Second Dixon Elks Lodge 779 Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 1279 Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 Franklin Grove Road, p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., p.m., open, Bazaar Ameri- Dixon. open; 1 p.m., closed, Mount Carroll Monday cana, 609 W. Third St., Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Night Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Sterling. p.m., Church of God, 816 Sauk Valley Alcoholics Third St., Sterling.

Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Anonymous Group, noon, Alcoholics Anonymous, Petunia City Quilters, 7 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; open, Sunshine meeting, 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 back door, 1503 First Ave., p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Dixon, 815-626-6627.

Tampico Community Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Club, noon, Good Times 10 a.m., open, Horizon 7 p.m., closed, step study, Tap, 106 Main St., TamView Farm barn, 2422 N. New Hope Fellowship pico, 815-438-2789.

River Road, Oregon.

Church, 113 state Route Crochet-Knitting Club, Sauk Valley Alcoholics 64, Kings.

12:30 p.m., Whiteside Anonymous Group, 10 Alcoholics Anonymous, County Senior Center, a.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

American Red Cross Falls.

Rock Falls American blood drive, 1-6 p.m., American Red Cross Legion Post 902, 7 p.m., Ohio High School, 103 blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 712 Fourth Ave., Rock p.m., Army National Guard, Memorial St. AppointFalls, 815-626-3862. ments: 800-733-2767.

716 Sixth Ave. AppointAlcoholics Anonymous, Care for the Caregiver, ments: 800-733-2767.

7:30 p.m., closed, St. Luke 1:30 p.m., Home of Hope Latin American Social Episcopal Church, 207 W. Cancer Wellness Center, Club meeting, 3 p.m., Third St., Dixon.

1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 2708 W. Fourth St., SterAlcoholics Anonymous, 815-288-4673. ling, 815-625-8290.

8 p.m., closed (3), First TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church, 502 4:30 p.m. meeting; 5:30 6 p.m., closed, Church of Third St., Savanna. p.m. weigh-in, 6 p.m.

St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Sauk Valley Al-Anon meeting, Hub City Senior St., Morrison.

Group-Alateen, 8 p.m., Reality Check Narcotics Center, 401 Cherry Ave., open, back door, 1503 Rochelle.

Anonymous, 6 p.m., First First Ave., Rock Falls.

TOPS Chapter IL 634 Christian Church, 506 Fifth Saturday Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m. closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-8572315.

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., SaveA-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., terminal building, Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, 815-626-1249.

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

Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2458214. Downstairs, west door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815973-6150.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. West, Lyndon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St.

Jaxton Ray Helfrich

Easton Allan Decker

Sabrina and Joey Helfrich of Milledgeville are the parents of a son born at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 24, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Jaxton Ray Helfrich weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Tyson Helfrich, 10, and Keagan Helfrich, 6.

Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Karen Brall of Milledgeville.

Paternal grandparents are Gina and John Sanders of Belvidere and Ron and Chris Helfrich of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandparents are Chuck and Virginia Brall of Rock Falls and Jerry and Pil Scott of Morrison.

Katie and Richard Decker of Morrison are the parents of a son born at 4 a.m. Oct. 19, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Easton Allan Decker weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Marshal and Karen Longanecker of Morrison.

Paternal grandparents are Donna and Randy Wolf of Morrison and Gordon and Kathy Decker of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are Keith and Shirley Conklen of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandmother is Charlotte Houzenga of Morrison.

THANK GOODNESS

Kudos to music students for their successes

dello, and Mike McCoy for their dedication and commitment to these outstanding musicians and to all music students at SPS. AMY BOZE Note to readers: Amy Sterling Boze, along with Dawn The Challand Middle Marruffo and Dawn ZeiSchool Band Boosters gler, are members of the would like to congratu- band boosters. late the many Sterling Public School students who were selected to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association District Music Festival.

Morrison High School PAT AND BOB LEE hosted the Oct. 11 audiDixon tions for the Illinois Dis- This year’s pub crawl trict 8 Music Festival. was Oct. 11. Even with More than 2,000 stu- a reduced number of dents from nine coun- participants, this year’s ties auditioned for spots breast cancer pub crawl in the honor choirs, again was a success. orchestras, and bands.

We begin and end at S t u d e n t s s e l e c t e d First Street Pub, the for the ensembles will event host, with stops spend a day at DeKalb at four other area bars, High School rehearsing Stables, Zero’s, Alley with other top musi- Loop, and Val’s. We cians and work with raise money that is kept guest conductors and local to help in the fight composers. against breast cancer.

Sterling Public Schools The recipient of the is well represented money we raise is Well this year by the follow- W o m a n P r o g r a m o f ing musicians, junior N o r t h w e s t I l l i n o i s , o r c h e s t r a : P r e s t o n through the Lee County Bellini, Sierra Chas- Health Department. tain, Sonia Chino, Liam I am proud to say this Estes, Isaac Garcia, year we are sending Walter Holcomb, Dulce $4,312, which will be Lemus, Alyssa Marquez, used in Lee County to Mikio Martinez, Octay- cover the cost of mamvia Merryman, Anna mograms for qualifying Mohr, Shayla Moor- individuals of our comman, Isaiah Moorman, munity.

Aidan Munoz-Ripley, I am sending out a and Zaina Rumbolz; special thank you to junior band: Carter the businesses that Kenny, Megan Pod- c o n t r i b u t e d t o o u r kulski, Shelly Saathoff, silent auction, ComNathaniel Stout and fort Inn, Walmart, Ace Sierra Villarreal; junior Hardware, LRB, County choir: Mitchell Clodfel- Market, Venier Jewelter, Lauren Humphreys, ers, Ken Nelson, Teleand Abby Sheets; senior graph, Skin Deep Spa, orchestra: Ashley Kuhn, Salon, Timber Creek, Cody Lund, Hannah Flowers Etc., Pam’s Meiners, and Shema- Hallmark, Anytime Fitjah Torre; senior choir: ness, Kitzmans, Snyder M e g h a n C l o d f e l t e r , Drug, Napa, O’Reilly’s, Michael Frohling, Evan B r e n t S e g g e b r u c h , Lobdell, Maryn Palmer, C o u n t r y I n s u r a n c e , Bradley Schlegel, Elliot and many other busiSheets, Jesse Sigel, and nesses and individuals.

Collin Zollinger; and Special thanks to senior band: Emma Morley Signs, which Boze, Brandon Col- updates our banner, mark, Jacqui Matznick, and to Kaleel’s printNicole Podkulski, Kes- ing for our shirts and trel Smoot, and Lizette hoodies.

Aguilar.

Thank you to all the Congratulations also places that have been to Erik Oberg, Barb participating and supLauff, Melissa Mon- porting this event for

Thank you for success of pub crawl

the past 8 years. Most of all, thank you to all of the participants who come out and generously donate to this cause.

Thankful for caring KSB hospital staff DAVID A. BATES Rock Falls

I would like to tell how lucky we are to have a hospital like KSB in Dixon so close; especially, the nursing staff, certified nursing assistants, and doctors on the fourth floor.

I am very sick with heart failure. As I have gotten worse and spend more time in the hospital, they all have become like friends and family. But one experience made me write this letter.

It was a Saturday, and it had been a very bad day. I was looking forward to Saturday night’s football between Notre Dame and Florida State. I remarked to my nurse, Sara, I wish I had some popcorn to munch on as I watched the game.

About game time, here comes a bag of popcorn from the gift shop. Sara had gotten me popcorn. It was one of the nicest things that has ever happened to me. I will remember this act of kindness the rest of my days.

I can’t explain how good that made me feel. The whole staff is like that at KSB fourth floor, as well as the respiratory staff, especially Penny and Kim. So thank you to Sara, Linda, Beth, Joy, Jonie, Janet, and Pam, just to name a few.

It means so much to know compassion, kindness, and caring still exist, or at least on the fourth floor at KSB. I have been in many different hospitals the past few years, and you on the fourth floor are the best anywhere.

Thank you.

IN BRIEF Author’s life topic of next meeting FRANKLIN GROVE – A program on the real history of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author of the “Little House” books, will be at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday at Franklin Grove Public Library, 112 S. Elm St. Laura Keyes, a librarian at the Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg, will discuss Wilder’s life, the people, places, and times that inspired the “Little House” novels.

Call 815-456-2823 or visit laurafkeyes.

com or facebook.com/ HistoricVoices for more information.

Owl walk set at Thomson refuge THOMSON – An Owl Prowl program will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Thomson Causeway Amphitheater on Lewis Avenue.

Bob Watson will present a short program, then will lead the group on a walk to find owls.

To get to the amphitheater, go west on Main Street and south onto Lewis Avenue until reach-

ing the campground, then take the first right.

The amphitheater is near the shower house. The GPS coordinates are 41 56.952 N, 90 07.014 W. Advance registration is suggested, but not required. To sign up, email stewardsumrr@ gmail.com or call Connie at 815-565-0024, or the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge office at 815-273-2732. Listen to WCCI, 100.3 FM for cancellations. Go to steward sumrr.org for upcoming events.

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Part-time job source of arguments for couple Dear Abby: For the past year and a half, I have worked a full-time and a part-time job while attending school. I recently graduated from college, and now have a career that has put me into a better financial position.

My problem is, I’m still working my parttime job. My boyfriend, “Jared,” and I get into arguments over whether or not I should keep it.

I enjoy the extra cash, but I’m starting to feel like life is passing me by because I’m working 7 days a week, usually 10 hours a day. I am exhausted, but Jared

dearABBY Dear Abby is written

by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips. The column is provided through Universal Uclick.

doesn’t want me to quit.

Jared doesn’t seem to understand that I feel left out when I work this much. I don’t have time to see my family or visit friends, something I feel he takes for granted.

Should I keep this job and keep Jared happy, or

stand my ground and live Dear Abby: I am in a life my way? quandary over a situa– Exhausted in Iowa tion I don’t have any legal rights over. A friend of Dear Exhausted: At the mine has two grandchilrate you’re going, Jared dren. The mother of the will work you into a state children is neglectful. of collapse. I could under- She didn’t take them to a stand his not wanting you pediatrician for 2 years. to quit your part-time My friend baby-sits all the job if the two of you were time and the kids know saving for something that she loves them, but special, but because you she can’t take care of didn’t mention that, I am them full time because assuming it isn’t the case. she has health issues.

In order to have a I think Child Protective happy, successful life, Services needs to know people need to achieve what’s going on with a balance between work these kids. The little boy and time to themselves. is very mean to animals If Jared wants the extra and he’s not yet 5. If CPS income, then my view is is called, they will take the that Jared should earn it. kids away and put them

IN BRIEF Bazaar, supper at Lutheran church POLO – St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., will have its fall supper and bazaar at 5 p.m.

Nov. 8 in the church basement.

The cost is $9.

Blessing set for police, firefighters DIXON – A short service of blessing and appreciation for the Dixon Police, Dixon Fire, and Dixon Rural Fire departments is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Crossing along the Riverfront.

The event is hosted by the United Methodist Men’s Group of Grace United Methodist Church.

“Strength for Service to God and Community” devotional books will be handed out to the departments’ personnel.

The public is welcome to bring lawn chairs.

For more information, call the church at 815-2881505 or Eric Hoffman at 815-284-6979.

than 50 crafters and vendors present.

Lunch will be served starting at 11 a.m.

Highlights include bake sales, crafts, raffles, and food. Books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles will be sold with proceeds going to the local Wounded Warrior Fund.

Go to dixonillioness.org for more information.

Church’s history reaches to 1844 STERLING – The congregation of First Presbyterian Church will celebrate the 170th anniversary the church’s founding Sunday with services at 410 Second Ave. Worship with Communion will be at 9:30 a.m.

A reception, which will include historic displays, will follow at 11. will be at 11 a.m. The public is welcome.

The church’s founding families include Galt, Johnston, Manahan, Pennington, and Ward.

For more information, call 815-625-0452.

Quilters to discuss technique Monday

ROCK FALLS – The Dysart Family of Macon, Missouri, will sing at 6 p.m.

Nov. 8 at First Open Bible Church, 2105 U.S. Route 30 East.

LeWain and Lorena Dysart and their five children started playing in 2006.

They are a Southern Gospel group. Original songs

by LeWain and Kendra Dysart are featured, as well as humorous stories.

Dana Wood and the Funderberg Family also will entertain.

Donations will be accepted.

DIXON – Petunia City Quilters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. Doris Deutmeyer of Fabrications by Doris will give a program on “Creative Fused Appliqué Landscape Quilt Blocks – Is It Fine Art?” The technique is a no-sew method of fiber art. Deutmeyer will sell kits after the program.

Guests can attend for $5.

For more information, call Jeanne Peska at 815-6266627 or Nancy Wadsworth at 815-677-0119.

MONROE CENTER – The Monroe Township Firefighters’ Association will have its all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m.

Sunday at the fire station, 104 West St. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 12, and free for those 5 and younger.

For more information, call 815-393-4811.

ered Bridge Quilters Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 N. Main St. Cindy Ganshow, Cathy Kieser, and Yvonne Morman will present a program on schoolhouse classes: bindings, sleeves, labels, and double-sided bindings.

Guests are welcome to attend for $5.

For membership information, call Annette Byrne at 815-223-0558 and Terry Johnson at 815-872-0534 for program information.

Bindings, sleeves Morning buffet on quilters’ agenda available at station PRINCETON – The Cov-

FRANKLIN GROVE – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Franklin Grove Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Woman’s Club Community Building at Atlasta Park, 339 S. State St. Jaime Blatti with the Lee/ Ogle Transportation System will be the speaker.

For more information, call Pat Thomas at 815-4410801.

Annual show goes to new location DIXON – The Dixon Lioness Club’s Holiday Craft and Vendor Show has moved to the Illinois National Guard Armory, 412 W. Everett St. The show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with more

Dear Concerned: I’m not sure, but of this I am certain: That little boy desperately needs to be evaluated by a mental health professional – the sooner, the better. Children who hurt animals have been known to harm other children.

If Grandma can see that her grandson gets the help he needs, she should

see that he gets it ASAP. However, if she can’t, and the neglect he is suffering at the hands of his mother is what’s causing him to take out his rage on animals, then Child Protective Services should be notified.

Dear Readers: It’s time for my “timely” reminder that daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so don’t forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed. (That’s what I’ll be doing.) – Abby Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

STERLING OPTIMIST CLUB

Missouri Gospel group to perform

Transportation topic of program

in foster care that may be worse than what they are currently in, but without the love from their grandma. Is there any way to help these children without causing more emotional trauma to them and their grandma?

– Concerned in Texas

7 p.m. Monday at the Ogle County Extension office, 421 W. Pines Road.

Marilyn Csernus, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator, will present “Be Smart About Your Heart: Control the ABC’s of Diabetes.”

The cost is $5.

To register or for more information, visit web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo or call the extension office at 815-732-2191.

Immune system to be discussed STERLING – Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation of Rock Falls will host a discussion from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St. Paul Machnicki, co-owner and practitioner from Health & Nutrition Plus in Sterling, will present “Your Immune System ... Your Defense.” He will speak about alternative ways to help protect against viruses and infection.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to sign up, call Melissa Wicks at 815-625-8510 or Betty Meenan at 815-6229230.

Sterling Optimist Club members were inducted for the new year during the club’s October meeting. They are (front row, from left) Sam Meier, outgoing president; Brandy Wren, new president; and Dennis Wells, vice president; and (back row) John Plummer, Zone 2 lieutenant governor; Mark Sedig, club secretary; Joe Martin, fundraising director; Sharon Hammer, youth activities director; and Jim Hammer, club treasurer.

Loved ones to be honored at service MORRISON – BosmaRenkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home will have their Holiday Remembrance Program from 2 to 3 p.m.

Nov. 16 at 404 E. Lincolnway.

The service commemorates deceased loved ones during the holiday season.

Families served by the funeral homes within the last year will be given a glass guardian angel ornament personalized with the name and dates of their loved ones.

The public is welcome.

For more information or to register, email info@ bosmarenkes.com or call 815-772-2322.

Work on the Sterling Optimist Club brochure netted an award. Steve Moser received the Outstanding Sterling Optimist Award in September from Meier.

The brochure outlines what Optimists are all about, projects, fundraisers, and some of the organizations the club helps.

Vietnam veterans to meet at casino

CLINTON, Iowa – A conference of Vietnam Veterans of America will be Friday and Nov. 8 at Wild Rose Casino, 777 Wild Rose Drive.

Happy hour will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday in the casino’s Rosewood Room. The conference Reservations will start at 9 a.m. Nov. needed for film 8 in the Oakwood Grand Ballroom. Speakers will OREGON – Serenity include John Rowan, Hospice & Home Movie national president of Vietand Discussion Night will nam Veterans of America; be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Lt. Gen. Michael S. TuckMonday at the hospice, er, commanding general 1658 S. state Route 2.

Participants will talk about of the First Army; and how the film relates to grief John Margowski, director and healing. Those attend- of VVA Region 6.

A dance will be at 7:30 ing may bring their own p.m., featuring Illusions of snacks and beverages.

Elvis by Junior Talley. The Space is limited; call 815732-2499 by noon Monday on-site hotel cost is $59 plus tax. Participants can for reservations. ask for the Vietnam Vets Regional Conference Extension talk room block. Breakfast, deals with hearts lunch, and dinner options are available.

OREGON – A program Call the casino at 800on ways to lower the risk 457-9775 for more inforof diabetes-related heart mation or to reserve a problems will be from 6 to room.

A banner patch was the award for donating $1 a day to the Optimist International Foundation Aug. 18 at the Optimist district meeting in Peoria. Plummer accepts the patch for the Sterling Optimist Club from Paul Hellrich, district foundation representative. With them is Barry Montague of the Sterling club and past district governor. Photo submitted by Montague.

SENIOR FAIR

On Oct. 22, area senior citizens attended a senior fair hosted by Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott and state Sen. Mike Jacobs (right), D-Moline, at the Rock Falls Community Building. Jacobs is shown talking to participants. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office, Whiteside County Health Department, Walgreens, other state agencies, and nonprofit senior service providers gave information on services available to seniors. Photo submitted by Reena Tandon.

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TRI-CITY TRAIL RIDERS

The last scheduled ride of the Tri-City Trail Riders was Oct. 18 at the home of Denny and Sally Johnson, with 17 riders. The club’s annual Christmas party is 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St., Sterling. The $10 cowboy or cowgirl gift exchange is optional. There will be an election of officers meeting at 4 p.m. Jan. 4 at the home of Mike and Sue Jurgensen on Springhill Road in Prophetstown. Plans for the spring banquet also will be discussed. All riders in this year’s riding program needs to have their hours turned in at the meeting to Sue or Debbie, as well as the name of ride sponsors, New members are welcome. Photos submitted by Sally Johnson.

Members also had a bonfire and potluck. Matt and Bre Wager of Kewanee joined the ride. Sue Nelson traveled the farthest, Matt Wager was the youngest, and Mike Jurgensen was the oldest. The club will ride as a group in the annual Prophetstown Christmas parade Nov. 29. Contact Chris Terry if interested.

The FFA Greenhand Quiz Bowl was Oct. 22 at Scales Mound High School. West Carroll Team 1 members are (front row) Katie Hoffman; and (back row, from left) Emma Aljets, Leland Houzenga, and Leslie Neis. Photo submitted by Don Mathey.

FFA team wins Section 1 contest SCALES MOUND – The West Carroll High School Greenhand Quiz Bowl Team 1 from Savanna won the Oct. 22 Section 1 FFA Greenhand Quiz Bowl Career Development Event at Scales Mound High School.

Members were Emma Aljets, Leland Houzenga, Katie Hoffman, and Leslie Neis.

Other top teams were River Ridge High School

Team 2 of Hanover, River Ridge Team 1, and West Carroll Team 2.

West Carroll Team 2 members were Abbigail Law, Riley Sullivan, Ashton Wand, and Shaelynn Williams. Team 3 members, Dean Holm, Karson Metz, Gavin Cox and Dana Fee also competed, as well as Scales Mound, Le-Win High School in Lena, and Forreston High School.

Grants awarded to area counties

Awards also were presented. Winners of the costume party were (in no particular order) Chris Terry, most original, Mike Terry for scariest, and Mikalys Sanders for cutest. Sally Johnson also is pictured.

CONSERVATION DAY

Fourth Grade Conservation Day recently was at Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna. Whiteside County Master Gardeners and Susan Atchley (left) and Kristina Zach, Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Master Naturalists, presented programs on tree identification, the geological time line, and the habitat needs of bears. There were seven 20-minute sessions with students in groups of 20 to 30 working on identifying fossils and acting like bears foraging for food. Students were from Whiteside, Carroll, and Jo Davies counties. The group then identified a bird by its call. Photo submitted by Susan O’Connor.

The Ogle, Carroll Ag in the Classroom Program has received $8,709 for the 2014-15 school year through the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Program.

AITC based these grants to counties on the 2013-14 year-end reports that showed the program reached 516,452 students.

Additionally 36,074 teachers and 1,203 pre-service teachers learned how to incorporate agriculture into their curriculum while meeting state learning standards.

County Coalition Grants are made possible through funding from the IAA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau.

The IAA Foundation raises money for the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Program, and in addition to county grants, provides funding for ag magazines, teacher grants, and summer ag institutes.

Partner organizations include the Illinois Farm Bureau, Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education, the University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Corn Growers, Illinois Pork Producers, Illinois Soybean Asso-

ciation, Midwest Dairy Association, Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Association of Soil and Water Conservation districts.

In addition, annual donors include many agribusiness partners and others with an interest in supporting agriculture.

Money is raised through events and direct program contributions. All contributors are featured at iaafou ndation.org on the IAA Foundation website.

The website also has information on how individuals can get involved.

Local contributors are the Ogle and Carroll County Farm Bureau, Ogle County Beef Association, Carroll Farm Service, Ogle County Pork Producers, Eastland Feed and Grain, and Leaf River Grange.

Ag in the Classroom in Ogle and Carroll counties is offered through U of I Extension-Ogle County in partnership with the Ogle and Carroll County Farm bureaus, and Ogle and Carroll County Soil and Water districts.

For more information about the program, call Melinda Charbonneau in the Ogle County Extension office at 815732-2191.

IN BRIEF 4-H Federation officers elected Ogle County 4-H Federation members recently met.

New officers are Michalea Eden, president, Abbie Mongan, vice president, and Jacob Ebens, secretary, all of Oregon; Megan Ackland, treasurer, Katelyn Ackland, reporter, Carley Ackland, historian, and Callie Ackland, sentinel, all of Rochelle; and Kayla Mingus of Byron, recreation chair.

Fundraising ideas, plans for a canoe trip, and the Achievement Day Celebration were discussed. The group voted for a medieval theme for the annual 4-H Awards Night.

4-H Federation is open to any 4-H member in eighth grade. New members are welcome.

For more information on the 4-H Federation, or the Ogle

County 4-H program, call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191.

Blood drive planned at Savanna school SAVANNA – West Carroll FFA will sponsor a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at West Carroll High School, 500 Cragmoor St. Donors must be at least 16 years or older. Pork chops and other snacks will be available for donors.

The goal is 132 pints of blood. Those who can give two units of red blood cells also are sought.

The FFA’s sales of fruit and Manny’s frozen pizzas will start Monday. Orders can be placed with any FFA member, or call Kristen Houzenga at 563-219-6779 or Christy Ralston at 563-321-6039.

Counselors to be at Oregon center

West Carroll FFA places at state

Ralston placed 32nd, and Houzenga 43rd.

OREGON – Ag in the Classroom will offer a college ag day for area students from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St. Schools with agriculture programs that plan to have representatives there are Black Hawk College – East, Highland Community College, Illinois State University, Joliet Junior College, Kishwaukee College, Parkland College, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, Western Illinois University, Rockford Career College, Tulsa Welding School, the University of WisconsinMadison, and Wyotech.

For more information, call the University of Illinois Extension in Ogle County at 815-732-2191.

KEWANEE – The West Carroll High School FFA Soil Team of Savanna participated in the Oct. 14 State Soils Judging Competition in Kewanee.

Members were Christy Ralston, Rachel Badtke, Glenn Hoffman, and Kristen Houzenga. The alternate was Rachel Dykstra.

Team members judged four pits along with a practice pit based on the thickness of the plow layer, the soil color, subsoil color, the texture of the soil, soil structure, drainage and aeration, permeability, soil depth, water holding capacity, and surface runoff.

West Carroll placed fifth in the state. Individually Badtke placed eighth, Hoffman placed 22nd,

4-H Discover Day activities planned

New online hay directory available

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture can help consumers who are in the market for OREGON – The Ogle hay.

County 4-H Ambassadors The directory is on the and Ogle County 4-H Clubs will showcase their projects department’s website at and talk about opportunities agr.state.il.us under “Consumers” at the top of the with 4-H in Ogle County. home page.

Discover 4-H Day will be The directory is free. Profrom 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Oregon High School ducers who have hay or straw to sell, for example gym, 210 S. 10th St. can click on the “List an Free hands-on activiAd” button. The site will ties such as making play lead them through the dough, pinwheels, and recycled paper will be avail- process of creating an individualized ad that can be able. revised at any time.

All youth, 5 to 7, are welBuyers have the option of come to become Clovereither responding directly buds, and those 8 to 18, to an ad posted on the 4-H members.

For more information, call site or creating a listing of the Ogle County Extension their own announcing their office at 815-732-2191. intention to buy.

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sense for any age.

“As people get older, they start losing hair more, and their sight worsens,” Peterson said. “I can do it for them, and it lasts 8 to 10 years.”

She said the process is not a quick one, so she has a good understanding of exactly what the client wants before the work begins. Clients then come in a month after the work is done for any color corrections they might want.

“We have to go through a ton of paper-

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“Medical massage can alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, and help with sciatica and other nerve impingement,” she said.

For those unfamiliar with permanent makeup, Peterson said the process involves the use of skin pigment to basically tattoo the face. Her most popular requests are for lipliner, eyeliner and eyebrows. She said this type of esthetics makes

work, and then it’s sculpted, tweaked, and put on with a markertype instrument,” Peterson said. “If it isn’t exactly how they wanted it, we can correct it.”

Peterson also does deep-cleansing and corrective chemical peels.

The facials last about 90 minutes, and Peterson said consultations are done for that service as well.

“We do lightening, brightening, and the facials can even help correct sun damage,” she said.

MCT News Service

Elyse R. Aion, president of Berben Insignia Company, adjusts a flame before soldering numbers onto a Philadelphia police badge on Sept. 24 in Philadelphia.

Business specializes in police badges Daughter leaving mark on company bought by father

BY DIANE MASTRULL MCT News Service

Soldering torch in hand, Elyse Aion sat at the workbench at the rear of her store in suburban Philadelphia, affixing numbers to a police badge.

The irony of it made the 64-year-old laugh.

Years ago, she had been a hippie living in San Francisco – in HaightAshbury, epicenter of the counter-culture movement, where, Aion noted, “nobody liked the police.”

Now, they are her bread and butter at Berben Insignia Co., a tiny business with a massive footprint supplying badges to police, fire and security departments, as well as the movie and TV industries.

“Who cares about stinking badges? I do now,” Aion said, paraphrasing the well-known line from the 1927 novel, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” later parodied in the Mel Brooks movie, “Blazing Saddles.”

How does a woman who at one time was not keen on authority figures, one with a bachelor’s degree in individual and family studies from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s in health education from St. Joseph’s University and a long career as a health and wellness expert, wind up running a company catering to law enforcement?

Because her father asked her to – and her sister, Elayne, had enough after 11 years.

Herman Aion bought Berben in 1962, 54 years

after a German immigrant who worked for a time as a DuPont Co. chemist started the business in downtown Philly.

He would add another line to the badge company – uniforms.

In the 1970s, Berben was displaced by a commuter tunnel and moved.

Another construction project prompted the sale of the uniform business in 1987 and another relocation for the badge business, to the tiny store and workshop where Elyse Aion now carries on her late father’s legacy. In 2001, Herman Aion died of a brain tumor at age 74.

“He taught me the business, and I taught him how to use computers,” Elyse Aion said. “That enabled us to go anywhere and everywhere.”

Indeed, 2 years after she joined her father behind the counter at Berben in 1998, a badge order came in from the police chief of Kotzebue, Alaska. A copy of the $1,420 check – Herman Aion didn’t take credit cards; his daughter does – remains in the store to this day.

“My dad was so proud of it,” she said.

With a background in the jewelry business, Herman Aion (and now his daughter) offered while-you-wait badge repairs, as well as personalized engraving on a range of accessories, including badge cases, name plates, retirement plaques, and lapel pins.

Berben designs, personalizes and repairs badges made by the highly regarded V.H. Blackinton & Co. Inc. in Massachusetts.

Ocean City, N.J.’s police badge is Elyse Aion’s favorite, a virtual guide to the Jersey Shore town with its powder-blue background, a swimmer, marine life, a glimpse of boardwalk, and a ship’s steering wheel.

Herman Aion literally wrote the specifications for Philadelphia’s police badges, Elyse Aion said.

But that work, like any badge job, is no longer a given for Berben.

Many municipalities now require that such acquisitions be put out for bid, a process sometimes competitively prohibitive for Berben because Elyse Aion won’t buy from China-based manufacturers of lesser quality and cheaper prices.

To further keep expenses down, some towns are reusing badges of retired officers. A typical shield from Berben starts at $60.

Last year, sales at the three-employee company slightly exceeded $250,000. Elyse Aion envisions accessory sales becoming a bigger part of the bottom line to offset losses in badge work.

Personalized service has kept Edda Lewis, systems administrator for Temple University’s police department, buying badges from Berben for the last 28 years.

“There is definite respect between us,” Lewis said.

“I’m not just a client.”

And a badge is not just a badge, said Elayne Aion, who since leaving the family business has started her own.

“It’s so essential to the identity of police officers, even more so than a gun,” she said.

More income will help situation RAMSEY

CONTINUED FROM C1

Having a little financial stability is a big thing for you right now, Sarah. It will help you feel a little more secure until the debt is gone. And once that happens, you’ll really be able to fly!

– Dave

Income is the problem Dear Dave, We had our first child a few months ago, and some of the bills have gone to collections.

We’ve paid what we could, but we each make only about $15,000 a year. Now, we’re getting calls and letters from collectors wanting our checking account information and electronic access. When we won’t give it to them, they accuse us of not following the terms and condi-

tions of the agreements.

They say we’ll be penalized if we don’t comply.

What should we do?

– Stephanie Dear Stephanie, You’re doing the right thing by not giving them your account information and electronic access. The stuff they’re saying is just collector talk, and they’re full of crap. The next time you talk to one of them, just let them know you have every intention of paying what’s owed. But the bill is going to be paid by you. There’s nothing in an agreement like that which gives them the right to your account numbers or electronic access. These people can stop lying and act right, or they can go jump in the lake.

The biggest issue here is your income. If I’m your husband, I’m going to find an extra job delivering pizzas a few nights

a week for the time being. He could make an additional $1,000 a month for the next 10 months, and that problem would be solved.

Instead of working 40 to 45 hours a week, try working 60 to 80 for just a little while.

Still, you both need to examine your career track for the future. Look into different types of training and education with the attitude of doubling or even tripling your income in the next 5 years. I want you both to develop long-term plans to increase your income, and a short-term plan to get out from under this debt in a hurry. That’s the kind of thinking that will get rid of collectors faster than anything else.

They’re just a symptom of the bigger problem.

– Dave Follow Dave Ramsey on Twitter (@DaveRamsey) or visit daveramsey.com.

Astrograph

This can be a prosperous year if you resist the tendency to blow situations out of proportion. Personal issues will not have a negative bearing on your success if you deal with them quickly. Stay involved in projects that stimulate your intellect and allow you to be creative.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) -- Put your interests first.

Others know that they can depend on you, but if you take on too many added responsibilities, you will put your health in jeopardy. Learn to say no.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- A partnership is likely. Joining clubs, service groups or educational activities will allow you to interact with a wide variety of people who can improve your prospects.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- Good results will occur if you diligently pursue financial prospects. Rather than rely on word of mouth, you should check all the information first to ensure that it is valid.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) -- Don’t let anxiety get you

Put Your Interests First Sunday, November 2, 2014 down. Be proud of who you are and what you can do. You can deal with any situation if you remain calm.

Focus on the positive.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Dealing with elderly relatives or youngsters can be trying. Get in touch with someone who will help you or offer suggestions that will ease your responsibilities.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep your dealings professional. Stretching the truth or taking shortcuts will land you in trouble.

You will get where you want to be if you play by the rules.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) -- Dwelling on disappointments or disputes will cause you stress and leave you dissatisfied. Go out of your way to help others in order to find a positive diversion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your knowledge and charisma will charm even your most cynical opponent. Present your plans to a potential partner. Be confident, and you will draw more interest.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your complaints will fall on

deaf ears. Face up to your responsibilities without griping. Focus on maintaining the peace, not futile resentment. Positive thoughts will bring favorable results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Consider how others view you.

If you are fun to be with, everyone will want to be with you. A sincere gesture and a kind word are all that’s required.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Take credit for the things you do. You have what it takes to excel in your chosen field. Don’t let insecurity or self-doubt keep you from a golden opportunity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you take advantage of a chance to reconnect with someone from your past, you will find out valuable information that will help you understand how to utilize your skills to fit the changing economic climate.

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HONOR ROLLS Chadwick Junior Dyson, Charleese Faulkner, Andrea Feary, High School

Three checks were presented Oct. 18 at the annual Pink Appreciation Evening in Rock Falls. Roger Wait of the CGH Health Foundation in Sterling, and Joan Padilla of Home of Hope in Dixon, each accepted $20,000 on behalf of their charities; and Carolyn Spencer of Hospice of the Rock River Valley in Dixon accepted $5,000. Photo submitted by Sandi Ivey.

Team Underwires makes donations ROCK FALLS – Team Underwires had the seventh annual Pink Appreciation Evening Oct. 18 at Rock River Supper Club.

Sandi Ivey, president and co-founder of Team Underwires, spoke to a group of volunteers, sponsors, and charities about the accomplishments of the group in 2014.

Volunteers and sponsors were recognized for their efforts.

Team Underwires is dedicated to educating about breast cancer and to raising funds to provide healthcare services for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Three charities were presented checks.

Roger Wait accepted

a check for $20,000 on behalf of the CGH Health Foundation. During the past 7 years, $247,000 has been donated to the foundation.

Joan Padilla from Hope of Hope in Dixon accepted a check for $20,000.

The 5-year total to the home is $118,000.

Carolyn Spencer from Hospice of the Rock River Valley in Dixon accepted a check for $5,000, and discussed the 11 breast cancer patients cared for this year.

The 2-year total raised has been $10,000.

Ivey reflected on the strides Team Underwires has made in such a short time.

“What has been so

important are the many personal connections we have made with others who needed a helping hand, whether it was someone to listen, to offer advice or a shoulder to cry on,” she said.

“Our members have outdone themselves in hard work, creativity and determination, but what we’ve gotten in return trumps everything.”

The Aug. 8 Proud to Wear Pink motorcycle ride remains the centerpiece of the group’s annual events, with six other activities hosted in the months leading up to it.

“Yes, our goal is to raise funds and awareness, but the outreach we have created goes so much deep-

er, and we are proud of this,” said Sandi. “It’s all about helping others to fight and win against this disease.

“The total funds donated the past 7 years bring our grand total donations to $405,000.

It’s been a gratifying year. We know that our fundraising efforts have helped create comfort, save lives and build awareness of preventative health care. We look forward to the day that pink is just a color again. Until then we will continue our journey.”

For more information, call 815-441-4458, go to teamunderwires.com, or find Team Underwires on Facebook.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Members of the Sauk Valley Islamic Center recently provided lunch for the work crew constructing the Dixon Habitat home at 1013 S. College Ave. Standing in front of the home are the 2014 family and members of the Sauk Valley Islamic Center. Photos submitted by Chris Cehlbach.

A group of friends volunteered their time and skills Oct. 18. At the site are (from left) Patrick and Meghan King; Brandon Gumbinder; Josh, future homeowner; Rachael and Tom Gehlbach; Ed and Laura Ford; and Beth and Anthony Welty.

Highest Honors Sixth grade: Grace Jakobs, Damon Miller, and Nicholas Smith.

Seventh grade: Samantha Hartman, Emily Hinrichs, Ava Shaw, and Alyvia Woodard.

Eighth grade: Madalyn Hicks, Titus Jilderda, Megan Miller, Kortney Queckboerner, and Nathan Rahn.

High Honors Sixth grade: Matthew Balsiger, Katelyn Brearton, Ryan Kendall, Faye Moeller, Noah Newstrand, Regan Scidmore, Sydney Scidmore, and Madison Tarbill.

Seventh grade: Brandon Eye, Destani Garza, Alexis Janssen, Anthony Lapp, Keziah Pasch, Sydney Pauley, Mason Phillips, Megan Port, Megan Schave, and Clayton Simpson.

Eighth grade: Alexis Dublo, Andrea Feary, Mason McKenna, Jack Munz, Lauren Strauss, Jasmine Sturrup, Christian Toms-Smith, Natalie Wilkinson, and Connor Woodin.

Honors Sixth grade: Brock Dykema, Nikki Ebersole, Kobe Gabbard, Benjamin Heisler, Graicie James, Logan Meiners, Emma Port, Treyton Selman, Kate Strauss, and Carol Yingling.

Seventh grade: Bridget Adamec, Steven Adee, Will Betzer, Tessa Brubaker, Angelina DeVito, Jacqui Folkers, Jaime Gennaro, Justin Hackbarth, Bree Hartman, Carly Janssen, Kyle Lapp, Parker Litwiller, Kenley Meier, Trinity Olmedo, Dakota Pyse, and Olivia Sturrup.

Eighth grade: Carson Boyer, Derick Cummings, Logan Dudley, Charleese Faulkner, Hope Herin, Augest Jones, Blayne Kappes, Hope Krska, Aubrie McAuliffe, Abbygail Merema, Courtney Queckborner, Grant Schurman, Colton Simpson, Allison Sucher, and Jasmine Wright.

Perfect Attendance Fourth grade: Cayden Akers, Bryce Aude, Elijah Barraza-McCleary, Khrystiyan Dunn, Eric Ebersole, Lydia Faulkner, Quinten Frederick, Kacen Johnson, Caley Munz, Zachary Pauley, Joseph Promenschenkel, Breanna Schroeder, Lilianna Smith, Cortlan Stahl, Marissa Sturrup, Kolton Wilk, and Ainsley Yingling.

Fifth grade: James Brearton, Carter Dudley, Zander Dyson, Hunter Gallentine, Kieren Harris, Tyson Helfrich, Linsey Lapp, Rylee Matthews, Ali Mertz, Ashton Nobis, Adriana Pyse, Payton Sarber, Blake Schurman, Sophie Shaw, Colton Stahl, Izaac Toms-Smith, Gage Wilk, and Briana Wilkinson.

Sixth grade: Matthew Balsiger, Nikki Ebersole, Kobe Gabbard, Ashlyn Hendrick, Ryan Kendall, Damon Miller, Emma Port, Mallory Russell, Chase Sarber, Treyton Selman, Kate Strauss, and Carol Yingling.

Seventh grade: Will Betzer, Tessa Brubaker, Grant Conkrite, Angelina DeVito, Connor Eubanks, Brandon Eye, Jacqui Folkers, Destani Garza, Jaime Gennaro, Bree Hartman, Samantha Hartman, Noah Henson, Carly Janssen, Kyle Lantz, Kyle Lapp, Marcus McKenna, Carson Murphy, Keziah Pasch, and Mason Phillips.

Eighth grade: Corey Anderson, Alexis Dublo, Logan Dudley, Jaykub

Augest Jones, Blayne Kappes, Mason McKenna, Abbygail Merema, Jack Munz, Logan Rayhorn, Grant Schurman, Colton Simpson, Christian Toms-Smith, Cody VanDyke, Natalie Wilkinson, Connor Woodin, and Thane Yingling.

Montmorency School, Rock Falls High Honors Fourth grade: Paetyn Adams, Makenna Arickx, Nolan Britt, Jordan Bryant, Molly Hackbarth, Brooke Howard, Emily Lego, Makenzi Parks, Brady Richards, Jaron Russell, Jacee Sigel, Kalina Sommer, Lilyana Spotts, Montana Sutton, Katie Thatcher, Ezmeralda Vega, Nicholas Vickers, Jace Yanes, and Kyle Young.

Fifth grade: Noah Anderson, Brady Baker, Booker Cross, Meg Frank, Calin Gaulrapp, Cara Goff, Breanna Morgan, Easton Morgan, Owen Pillars, Mallory Pinske, Madison Robbings, Alaina Schreiner, Devin Schultz, Cadence Stonitsch, Hailey Vos, and Katie Witherow.

Sixth grade: Luke Akerman, Connor Bryant, Tyler Buckingham, Madelyn Cochran, Jeriah George, Ainsleigh Hendrix, Joshua Howard, Avery Johnson, Cailin Kyarsgaard, Jordan Morthland, Jadyn Osborne, Savannah Pinske, Tyler Richards, Conner Sutton, Madison Thatcher, Peyton Ward, Madison Wescott, Cadence Wheat, Kylie Witherow, and Logan Young.

Seventh grade: Madison Arickx, Cody Britt, Audra Goff, Evan Laws, Lauren Moeller, Erin Porter, Josie Rank, Jared Rasmussen, and Abby Workman.

Eighth grade: Alec Akerman, Matthew Laws, Tommi Myers, MacKenzie Olson, Alfred Sutton, Keyon Wolber, and Payton Yanes.

Honors Fourth grade: Elizabeth Armstrong, Chevy Bates, Kade Boostrom, Colin Cook, Abram Dale, Darien Huggins, Aidan Kobbeman, Alicia LeFevre, Abbi McGrath, Zoe Morgan, Madison, Madison Mulnix, and Tyson Newton Langley.

Fifth grade: Haley Bush, Austin Cernich, Emma Cunniff, Bryce Devers, Gabriel Funderberg, Hailey Gibson, Trey Henry, Cooper Hewitt, Preston Kibodeaux, Aidan Langley, Braxton Law, Jasmine Mills, Paige Mulnix, Autumn Nelson, Dawson Newendyke, Joseph Parent, Mason Poci, Alexandra Royer, Shayla Schmall, and Sloan Schutz.

Sixth grade: Khloe Devers, Trevor Driessens, Cheyenne Duchay, Lane Near, Cara Orban, Thomas Over, Kylie Pottorff, and Tanner Raab.

Seventh grade: Cade Betz, Jalen Bickett, Logan Bryant, Alaura Busch, Megan Christensen, Emma Frank, Lillian Gaulrapp, Camryn Johnson, Kilie Law, Alyssa Mathews, Elise Moeller, Perry Ports, Spencer Schutz, Whitney Schwindenhammer, Shannon Weir, and Cindy Williams.

Eighth grade: Sonia Ahsmann, Jessica Clevenger, Nickolas Eddinger, Miranda Hewitt, Brody Ivey, Ashli McGrath, Andrew McNinch, Matthew Moeller, Samantha Royer, Hannah Schultz, Devon Summers, Jenna Valdivia, and Ecco Wildman.

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Ricketts Glenn State Park Autumn shows its true colors in Pennsylvania

BY GRETCHEN MCKAY MCT News Service

If you go

BENTON, Pa. – Fresh air and blue skies are Getting there: Ricketts Glen State Park is in easy tonics for the stressed-out city life. Still, Benton, Columbia County, in the northeastern I was in a pretty foul mood when I rolled into part of Pennsylvania. Park hours are sunrise Ricketts Glen State Park in this scenic, woodsy to sunset, year-round. Free parking and hiking corner of northeastern Pennsylvania. maps are available throughout.

Equally distracted by my growling stomach and the country tunes wailing on my car radio, Lodging: Hiking and camping go hand in I’d missed the rustic carved-wood entrance sign hand, so the park is happy to oblige with 120 opposite Red Rock Scoops ice cream shop on tent and trailer campsites, with access to hot Route 118. Google Maps had vaporized along showers and flush toilets; there also are 10 with my cellphone service and, seriously, who cabins for rent available year-round. Prices still keeps paper maps in the glove box? start at $19 for a tent site that can accommoEven after a kindly park ranger provided date up to a 30-foot trailer; cabins cost $118 step-by-step directions to the Lake Rose Trailfor a 2-night minimum (7-day minimum during head parking lot, the best place from which the peak summer season) and feature electric to start a hike to the park’s famed Ganoga heat, water, flush toilets, showers and small Falls, I’d managed to get turned around in the kitchens (www.pa.reserveworld.com; 1-888wrong direction. (I later learned there’s a real727-2757). ly cool interactive map on the DCNR website If your idea of a good night’s sleep instead that could have come to my rescue.) A couple includes mattresses, linens and indoor plumbof times. But finally, I found it. The road leading, there are almost two dozen motels and ing to Waterfall Heaven. hotels to choose from within a half-hour drive Three and a half miles north on PA Route of the park, including the Econo Lodge and 118 after it intersects with Route 487 (look for Holiday Inn Express at Bloomsburg. From the Red Rock Corner Store), up a very steep $80/night. Ricketts Glen Hotel (rickettsglenmountain, Main Park Road snakes off to the hotel.net), a mile west of the park on Route right. Five minutes later, I was backing into 118, has rooms starting at $49.95 (single with a space at the crowded Lake Rose lot. Or so I shared bath) and $61.05 (double with shared thought: I’d actually pulled into Beach Lot bath).

No. 2, where boaters, swimmers and anglers For bed-and-breakfast types, there are a go when planning a day on the park’s 245-acre dozen within easy driving distance of the Lake Jean. This actually turned out OK for park, including the stellar Inn at Turkey Hill in two reasons: The concession stand had $3.25 Bloomsburg (innatturkeyhill.com; 570-387cheeseburgers, and a friendly couple from 1500). The most luxurious rooms include twoupstate New York I met in the parking lot had person whirlpool baths, and all come with a great words of advice, along with directions to gourmet breakfast ($128 and up.) There’s also where I wanted to go. fine dining on site and the Turkey Hill Brewing Don’t forget a water bottle, they cautioned, Co. pub next door. If you enjoy rural settings, as there’s no refreshment on the trail. And go the uber-romantic Pump House B&B outside for the 3.2-mile upper loop of the Falls Trail of Bloomsburg will delight with its lovely creekinstead of the 7.2-mile full loop, which took side rooms outfitted with antiques, tin ceilings the pair almost 3 hours to complete. You’ll and exquisite spot-on renovation that merited still see most of the good stuff, including the a feature on “This Old House.” $125 and up. majestic 94-foot Ganoga Falls, in a picturEat, drink and be merry: There aren’t esque glen among towering pines, hemlocks scores of restaurants to choose from in and and oaks, but with half the effort – a physical around Ricketts Glen State Park, but it’s still exertion, they assured me with damp brows possible to get a good meal. The Ricketts and quivering legs, that’s quite substantial Glen Hotel offers upscale American and Italwhen you hike the entire, rocky distance. ian specialties at reasonable prices. The Old After hiking it, I would recommend ditching Filling Station in Benton (140 Main St., 570the flip-flops and sneakers for sturdier shoes 925-6556) also comes highly recommended or hiking boots and resist the urge to take by locals, as does the Texas-style barbecue short cuts or venture out on ledges. Some of at Smoke House Barb-B-Que (225 Center St., the terrain is pretty treacherous.

570-925-6962). Strevig’s Family Restaurant Adventurous hikers have been sweating their (4438 Red Rock Road, 570-925-0330) has way through old-growth timber to Ganoga traditional American fare. I had surprisingly Falls for decades, even before the park and its good spring rolls and spicy Pa-Nang Mango many recreational facilities opened for busiwith Prawns at Bloomn’ Thai, a private dining ness in 1944. Discovered in the 1860s by fishclub in Bloomsburg (442 East St.; a lifetime ermen exploring Kitchen Creek in neighboring membership costs $1). Ready Go Burrito (102 Luzerne County, they date to the last ice age, E. Main St.) has wraps and burgers in addition when increased flow in the Huntington Lake to awesome (and cheap) tacos and quesadiltributary from glaciers enlarged its drainage las. basin and cut deep gorges.

Activities: In addition to 26 miles of hikIt wasn’t until Col. Robert Bruce Ricketts ing trails that vary in difficulty from very easy named and built a system of trails connecting (Evergreen Trail) to difficult (Falls Trail), the park the series of 22 waterfalls in the early 1890s, offers fishing and boating on 245-acre Lake however, that they became one of PennsylvaJean. Other ways to spend the day include nia’s treasures – and the ideal setting in which antiquing, shopping for seasonal goodies at to enjoy the fall colors. local farm stands, and tastings at several winRicketts Glen State Park – which covers more eries, including Colonel Ricketts Hard Cider than 13,000 acres over Columbia, Luzerne and Winery in Benton. Columbia County also is Sullivan counties – is gorgeous any time of famous for its 25 covered bridges. year. But it’s particularly fetching in autumn, Park information: www.dcnr.state.pa.us/statewhen its many black tupelo (gum), dogwood parks or 570-477-5675 and oak trees – some more than 100 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter – turn glorious shades Columbia County information: www.itourof brick-red, maroon and brilliant scarlet. columbiamontour.com or 570-784-8279.

This year has provided a very favorable growing season so trees across Penn’s Woods are healthy and vigorous, assuring a very colorful a weekly fall foliage report, visit www.leafpeepautumn; colors in and around Columbia Coun- ers.com/pa.htm or call the visitPA hotline at ty are expected to peak between Oct. 8-14. (For 800-847-4872.)

The park also has a nice sense of history.

A Civil War veteran who distinguished himself at the Battle of Gettysburg, Col. Ricketts grew up in nearby Orangeville, a tiny hamlet nearby that today is famous for its twin covered bridges. Built in 1884, the picturesque East and West Paden bridges are one of the only two remaining twin covered bridges in the country.

After the war (where he led the defense against a Confederate attack on Cemetery Hill on July 2,1863), Col. Ricketts starting buying timber land in Columbia, Luzerne and Sullivan counties, eventually acquiring more than 88,000 acres. Much of it surrounded Ganoga Lake, Lake Jean and what would eventually become known as the Ganoga Glen area.

A member of the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, Col. Ricketts named many of the falls after the Indian tribes that at one time lived in the area: Delaware, Seneca, Tuscarora, Huron. Others wear the names of family members or friends. Ganoga Falls, which cascades 94 feet onto the rocks below, is the highest and most spectacular. It means “water on the mountain” in the Seneca language.

After Col. Ricketts’ death, his heirs sold much of the land to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. But not all: It wasn’t until 1942 that they finally sold 1,261 acres, the Falls and the Glens area to the state for use as a state park.

The Glens became a registered National Natural Landmark in 1969, and in 1993 was slated a State Park Natural Area.

Most of the Glens’ 22 waterfalls, scattered along 26 miles of trail marked by zig-zaggy switchbacks and dramatic drop-offs, are visible from the Falls Trail. In all, 11 individual wellmarked trails range from less than a mile to more than 7, with varying difficulty for hikers.

The trails can be deceptive. A quarter of a mile into the Falls Trail, with the very soft, fairly level terrain cushioning my Mizunos, I was marveling at how great the path would be for a trail run. Then I started down the hill toward the first of the seven falls I’d eventually encounter on my hike, Mohawk Falls, and all bets were off. I was praying I wouldn’t slip on the velvety green moss or twist an ankle on the narrow stone steps that at times seem awfully close to the edge of the trail.

But the hike is worth it. Photos taken with iPhones don’t do justice to the sheer awesomeness of Ganoga Falls and its thunderous cascade of water. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a prettier sight in a state park, Niagara Falls excluded.

As sketchy as it was going down, it was tougher still climbing back up. Most of the hikers I passed on my descent – many with walking sticks – didn’t look all that happy. Their expressions read “I’m gonna finish this” instead of “Having a great time!”

I’m kidding, of course. Hiking the trail is a great time, and you don’t have to be in particularly great shape to do it. Along with kids (some on their parents’ backs), seniors were well represented. From the Lake Rose Trailhead lot, it took me about 30 minutes to hike down and maybe 10 minutes longer to climb back up.

And no trips to the ER. Even if you miss the fall colors, this park is a gem. Besides hiking, the park offers swimming (May to September), camping, boating, fishing, birding, hunting and riding trails (BYO horse). In winter, there’s cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing on Lake Jean, snowmobiling and ice climbing up the falls.

And when the park closes for the evening, or you’re simply tired of hoofing it? There’s plenty of other ways to spend a few happy hours in the area. Antiquing, wine tasting, eating good food – it’s all part of the package. Columbia County also is known for its many covered bridges.

Last-minute travel apps help consumers find deals

BY KORKY VANN MCT News Service

Expedia, plenty of travelers fit that description. More than 90 No question, last-minute percent of those polled considtravelers can grab great deals. ered themselves to be “at least When hotels, resorts, cruise a little spontaneous” when it lines and even airlines have came to travel, and about 30 unused inventory, they often percent had taken last-minute offer it at deep discounts _ trips. sometimes as much as 50 The biggest challenge, besides percent and more off original having enough clean underprices. wear and socks on hand, is To be a successful “flash trav- finding the bargains in time to eler,” though, you’ve got to be book them before they disapthe kind of person who can toss pear. things into a suitcase, lock the Luckily, there’s an app for door, and hit the road on short that. In fact, there are a number notice (which excludes most of apps for last-minute travel. parents of young kids and pet Here are a few suggestions: owners). Keeping your passport Flight Tonight: Tired of up-to-date doesn’t hurt either.

According to research done by going through fare comparison

sites looking for discounted flights from your local airport?

This app does it for you and offers up a changing mix of same-day options for roundtrip flights to U.S. and international locales. You can buy your ticket through the app. If I’d been able to leave work and drive to Bradley International Airport instead of finishing this column, I could have been on my way to Aruba for $525, several hundred dollars less than I could find elsewhere.

Hotel Tonight: This app offers last-minute deals on hotel rooms in major cities, and discounts run as much as 70 percent. It’s a great resource

for anyone who gets stuck mid-route and for anyone who leaves travel arrangements until the last minute in order to get the best deals.

For Less: Once you arrive at your destination, you can save money on your meals and entertainment with the “For Less” apps. Editions, including New York City, London, San Francisco, Paris and Amsterdam, feature a variety of maps and ratings, along with discounts on attractions and restaurants.

nations and sporting events in 4,500 cities worldwide.

Hotels Now: For travelers brave enough to jet off to Europe without knowing where they’ll stay when they arrive, Hotels features last-minute offers for same-day hotel bookings in 100 European cities.

Hipmunk: This app searches for the lowest airfare prices and lists last-minute hotel rooms that are as much as 60 percent off.

LateRooms: A hotel booking app lets you search and book LMT (Last Minute Travel): rooms in hotels, B&Bs, luxury This app offers savings of as spas and country mansions much as 60 percent on hotels, around the world at savings of flights, car rentals, tourist desti- up to 75 percent.

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LEE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY

Lee County Medical Society members shared information and presented awards at their annual meeting Oct. 16 at Basil Tree Restaurant in Dixon. Physician of the Year honors went to Dr. Susan Gould. Dr. Saad Blaney, society president, presented the award. Photos submitted by Dr. Donald Lewis.

Members elected new officers, board members, and a delegate and alternate delegate to the state Medical Society House of Delegates. Dr. Pratip Nag shared his experience at the last delegate meeting.

KICK BACK SALOON GIVES BACK

IN BRIEF Participants sought for walk ROCK FALLS – The Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21.

Rock Falls uptown businesses are asked to extend their hours and have an open house.

Booths are $25, and $15 for Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce members.

Visit rockfallschamber. com for more information.

Chiropractor to donate to vets

Fall Fun Day was Oct. 11 at Kickback Saloon in Tampico. Bonnie Anderson, the owner, provided kids games, bags tournament, hay rack ride, 50/50 drawing, and lunch. The cost of the lunch was one non-perishable item. All proceeds, including 165 food items, and $225 went to the village food pantry. At the event were (front row, from left) Bonnie and Larry Anderson; and (back row) Donna Radake, Pam Richmond, and Amanda Kendall. Photo submitted.

PHOTO CONTEST

Photographs of bald eagles, like this one by Stan Bousson, are wanted for a contest sponsored by Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge. All photos must be taken along the Mississippi River Flyway, submitted digitally, and be the original work of the submitter. No computer composites will be accepted. The deadline to submit photos is Nov. 25. A people’s choice will be voted for Jan. 10 during the Clinton, Iowa, Bald Eagle Watch. Visit stewardsummr.org or call Pam Steinhaus at 815-273-2732 for more information. Photo submitted by Steinhaus.

SUNRISE ROTARY

The Twin Cities Rotary Club recently met. Shannon Scheffel (right), Rotary district governor, attended the meeting. She presented this year’ new motto, “Light Up Rotary, to Karen Reynolds, club president and members. Scheffel’s daughter also attended the meeting as a reminder to get youth involved in community projects. Photo submitted by Mary Martin.

There also was a business meeting Dr. Donald Lewis, Lee County Medical Society member and secretary and treasurer of the group, gave his report. The society will donate $500 to the Volunteer Career Center and to the Dixon Foodbank.

sented in six categories, cost, fuel efficiency, and innovation, project delivery, aftermarket, and total value management excellence.

Donaldson was recognized with the Aftermarket Excellence Award because of the company’s continuous efforts and drive for innovation, providing optimized delivery standards and global coordination.

Donaldson operates a plant in Dixon.

Ogle hospice to mark milestone

OREGON – Serenity Hospice & Home will host a reception ThursROCK FALLS – All day at 1658 S. state veterans can receive Route 2, to celebrate its free Cliff’s Cider dough- 30th anniversary. nuts and refreshments From 3 to 6 p.m. there from 9 a.m. to noon will be tours of the Nov. 11 at Kirkland home, and history and Family Chiropractic Cen- services displays. Staff ter, 1503 First Ave. also will be on hand.

Dr. Sid Kirkland, chiLight hors d’oeuvres will ropractor, and his staff be served. Reservations also will donate 25 are requested at 815percent of the day’s 732-2499, and walk-ins proceeds to the family are welcome.

Serenity Hospice & of Army Spc. Michael Home is a communityShoemaker Jr. of Lee County. Shoemaker was based, nonprofit hospice offering care to the injured in 2012 during an explosion in Afghani- terminally ill and their families in Boone, Carstan. roll, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle, Donations, as well as proceeds from a military Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago counfleece tie-blanket raffle, also will go to the family. ties, as well as Walnut and Ohio in Bureau County.

Care encompasses the Salon to offer physical, spiritual, and cuts to veterans emotional needs of the Great Clips salon cus- family unit with emphasis on the desires of the tomers who purchase patient and family. a service Nov. 11 will The eight-bed inpareceive a free haircut tient facility opened in card to give to a vet2009 to offer another eran. level of care to patients The free haircut cards and their families. are redeemable by veterans at any Great Clips through Dec. 31, with Dixon resident proof of service. completes course Veterans who visit Great Clips that day will CHAMPAIGN – Nathan receive a free haircut or McCoy of Dixon gradua haircut card to redeem ated Oct. 17 from the

by Dec. 31.

University In the 2013 “Thank a of Illinois Veteran” program salons Fire Service provided more than Institute 130,000 free haircuts to Basic veterans.

Firefighter, Great Clips has salons National in Dixon, Sterling, and Fire ProNathan Rochelle.

McCoy tection Association Firefighter 1 Academy.

Donaldson Co. McCoy was one of 21 earns award participants from departments across Illinois who MINNEAPOLIS – Donaldson Co., a worldwide completed training. He manufacturer of filtration will serve at the Dixon Fire solutions and products, Department. has been awarded a 2014 Supplier Award by Food, awards part Volvo Group Purchasing of VOP banquet in the category Aftermarket Excellence.

OREGON – Village of The award recognizes Progress will celebrate top suppliers based on 45 years of service durspecific performance ing its 45th annual bancriteria, including the quet. supplier’s capacity to A special dinner meeteffectively collaborate ing will be at 6:30 p.m. globally with the Volvo Nov. 12 at St. Mary Group organization and Learning Center, 881 consistently improve Mongan Drive. The pubperformance. Volvo lic is welcome.

Group purchasing manAwards will be preagers compared more sented to consumers, than 2,700 standardorganizations, businessproduction suppliers to es, and individuals. select the winners of The cost is $15 for each category. adults, $5 for ages 5 to 12, and free for those The awards were pre-

4 and younger. Tickets can be purchased by calling 815-732-2126.

Seating is limited to 320.

Village of Progress serves Ogle County adults who have developmental disabilities.

Surgeon joins SwedishAmerican ROCKFORD – Dr. John Haeberlin, a general surgeon, has joined the SwedishAmerican Health System.

Haeberlin is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine John Haeberlin and Public Health.

His special interest is in breast, thyroid, colorectal, and other minimallyinvasive surgical procedures. He was an Army surgeon for 13 years, and will work with Dr. Abraham Sayon at UW Heath Surgery at SwedishAmerican.

It also was announced that the SAH is the first and only hospital in Rockford to offer breakthrough technology for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, also known as enlarged prostate. Approved in 2013, the UroLift System is the first permanent implant to relieve low or blocked urine flow in men age 50 or older.

According to SAH, the UroLift System provides a minimally invasive outpatient alternative to tissue removing surgery for the treatment of BPH. SwedishAmerican has clinics in Davis Junction, Byron, and Rochelle.

Noise awareness can prevent loss STERLING – This October was National Protect Your Hearing Month.

Audiologists encouraged Americans to protect their hearing by wearing hearing protection when around sounds louder than 85dB for 30 minutes or more.

According to audiologists, the loudness of sound is measured in units called decibels (dB). Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by prolonged exposure to any loud noise over 85 (dB), such as concerts, sporting events, lawn mowers, fireworks or MP3 players at full volume. A brief exposure to a very intense sound, such as a gun shot near the ear, also can damage hearing.

For more information, call CGH Main Clinic Audiology, at 815-6325400.

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ABOVE: Wayne Belfiore of Dixon plays the Horseman, while Bella Daly, 4, plays the better half during the Oct. 25 Noon Lion’s Halloween Parade in Dixon. TOP-LEFT: Lane Kraft, 1, of Dakota looks just ducky in this costume. MIDDLE-LEFT: Urijah Robbins, 2, of Dixon dresses “Up” as Carl Fredrickson from the movie of the same name. LEFT: Kayleigh Thomas, 12, of Dixon looks positively arresting as she marches through the parade with her Reagan Middle School band.

Tanner Lawson, 10, of Dixon, blends right in while Elizabeth Childers, 9, of Dixon doesn’t have to say a Emily Kitson, 5, of Dixon truly knows the meaning of dressed up as a sniper for the Noon Lions Halloween word about how cool her costume is. flower power.

Parade on Saturday morning.

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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media Lost cat, Northwest side of Polo.

All gray with green eyes. Answers to Tuck. Call 815973-9600.

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Black cat, w/ tuxedo white front friendly. 500th block of 11th St. in Sterling.

319-929-2470

SPECIAL EVENTS 123 Annual Dixon Coin Club Show.

Sunday Nov. 9 at VFW Dixon 9-4.

Free admission

VOLUNTEERS

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com Whiteside County Senior Center is looking for a PT receptionist, kitchen assistant, &/or basic computer inBackstructor. ground check required. Inquire at 1207 W. 9th St., Sterling.

REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

209

DIXON Open House!!!

1-4 pm Sunday 924 Marvid Ave $129,000 Call 815-501-8339

GRAND DETOUR

BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT COTTAGE In Grand Detour on 1 acre in a beautiful secluded area on the Rock River.

Fully furnished 3BR, 1 ba. (new), 2 car garage. New roof on garage & house. Extra ½ acre lot, $40,000.

Will sell on contract with good credit, reasonable down payment. $145,000. No realtors please. Tell your Chicago friends about this river property as it is truly a special location. Call Jim 815-441-5179.

HARMON 2 BR 2 BA w/2 car garage, large deck, $20,000 will consider contract. 108 N. 2nd St. Harmon, IL 309-713-5464

STERLING Cozy 2 story Sterling Home, move in ready! 3BR, 1½ BA, 1,300 sq. ft. garage, deck & lg. yard. All new roof, kitchen, baths, H/W floors, furnace Plus finished basement w/ family/ 4th BR & ½ BA. 1110 5th Ave. $114,900.

Call 815-626-9472 Photos available on Saukvalley.com

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For Sale or Rent: This luxurious custom built 2000 home features: 2 story entrance foyer which opens into large LR with soaring ceilings and two-story windows. Elegant designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

4BR, 3.75 baths.

Two master suites with Jacuzzi including ground level suite. Loft over looking living area.

Large deck overlooking park-like backyard. 3.5 car garage.

Walking distance to Sinnissippi Park and Rock River. $269,000. Will consider owner financing and/or rent with option to buy.

Http://fusion.realtour vision.com/idx/29397

Please ask about property tax incentive. 312-373-0601

MILLEDGEVILLE Milledgeville Home for Sale Forever views are what you get, 3BR, 72'x36' Barn, 32'x26' 3 car garage, steal of a deal in the 120's.

MLS #08601517 Call Brian Corwell at RE/MAX Sauk Valley 815-7160772 or visit BrianCorwell.com

MORRISON Morrison Home for Sale Country comfort yet close to town.

Move-in ready, 4BR, 2BA, new roof, 4 outbuildings. Call Brian Corwell at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815716-0772 or visit www.brian corwell.com

STERLING ON-SITE REAL ESTATE AUCTION Sterling, IL 2021 E. 7th St. 3BR, 1ba. 860sq.ft Single Family Sale Date: Sat., Nov. 8th at 11:00 a.m.

FREE BROCHURE 800-260-5846 auctionservices intl.com Josh Orlan Auctioneer Lic# 471.006701 Lic# FM444000425 5% Buyer's Prem.

ROOMMATE

STERLING

MORRISON

STERLING

POLO

Sterling Home for Sale 3416 sq. ft. home on 3.07 acres in Northland Acres Subd. $429,900 #121529. Call John at Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-284-4663 or visit www.Sauk ValleyHomes.net

Green View Estates is now accepting applications for our waiting list. We are an Independent Living duplex community.

All Applicants must be at least 62 Years of age.

Amenities are as follows: 2BR C/A, Attached Garage, Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Laundry Hook Ups, Emergency Response Service Library, Community Room, Exercise Room.

For an application please contact Jennifer or Sue at 815-626-5043.

EOH

Sterling Rentals

2BR home. Appliances furnished.

Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

Sterling Home for Sale Northeast Sterling, w/ 3 BR on one level. Priced below market value.

MLS # 08740592 Call Brian Corwell at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-716-0772 or visit www.brian corwell.com

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

230

Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

DIXON 3BR 2 full baths, fridge, stove, dishwasher, w/d, new furnace & a/c this yr., deck & handicapped ramp, storage shed, $24,000 815-973-5601

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 STERLING A room w/kitchenette. All util. No pets. $350 mo. + dep. Non-smoking.

815-718-3500.

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306

MT. MORRIS 1 Br. All utilities, plus cable/Internet incl., $550/mo., Single room occupancy $400/mo.

Call Floyd 847-226-5976 1BR, Mt. Morris. $315/mo. + dep., 815-508-2345

POLO 1BR upstairs, applcs. furnished & garage. Ref. & dep.

Required. No Pets. $375/mo. Call 815946-3191

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR, Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR upper, 401 2nd Ave. $350/mo. + dep. 815-626-4418 1BR, all utilities incl. No pets. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

Call 815-718-0956.

ASHTON

Crowne Hill Estates is accepting applications for 2 BR duplex, appliances included, attached garage, partial deck, large $501/ basement mo. no utilities, $501 deposit, No Pets Also accepting applications for waiting list for all bedroom sizes.

BackCredit, ground and Landlord References conducted.

Call Jennifer or Diana at 815-626-5043.

EOH Lg. 1 BR, all utilities inc. $450 + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150

★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784

DIXON

STERLING

Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad?

Call our Classified Department today.

We'll be glad to help you.

626-SOLD or 284-SOLD

AMBOY Lg. 2BR. remodeled, no pets or smoking $600/mo.

815-857-7237

1 & 2 BR apts. avail. Call 815590-9913

NEW TODAY 1BR upper, very spacious. Heat & water incl. $425/ mo. & ref. 1BR lower, $450/mo.

No pets. Call 815284-1263.

2BR CLEAN QUIWALK TO ET, DOWNTOWN, ONLAUNDRY, SITE APPLIANCES INHEAT, CLUDED, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806 2BR very clean, quiet. No smoking or pets. $475 + dep. 815-652-3365 2BR, $425/mo. + dep. & lease, No Pets, Call Vickie at 815-973-4444 Broker Owned Efficiency in Dixon, all utilities except electric, Sorry, no pets. $330 + dep. 815631-0041

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

$

495

PER MONTH

1st Month’s Rent

FREE *with 1 year lease

3 Months

FREE

Garage Rental*

*Only Valid while garages last. New applicants only.

Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

1st Month FREE! Ca l Me 2-Rent 815))632-7368 (Loc ted d Behind Northland Mall)

1 BR Apts. No pets. Call 815-7160367.

1BR, $390 & up 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 2 Bed Duplex Sterling, basement, w/d hook up, $555 per mo., 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com 2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 2 BR., clean, QUIET, 779-348-4709 2BR Townhouse, garage, washerdryer h/u, stove, refrig., D/W, micro.

Pet friendly. Call 563-212-1896.

2BR. Stove & refrig. provided. Pay own utilities. Share garage. Lease & dep. Req. 815441-8652.

Efficiency, $370/ mo.

No pets.

Close to down town and good location. Call 815632-9602 Near CGH 1BR, garage, A/C, applcs., 1 floor, N/S, $450/mo. 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199 Remodeled 1BR, $400mo. + dep.

815-590-9511 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

HOMES FOR RENT

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FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 1BR country home Appliances & W/D. No Pets. No Smoking. $525 mo. + ref. & dep. Call 815440-3874 2BR Duplex, Appl.

We snowplow, $550 month, lease 815-973-2831 3BR Ranch in country, black top road, no pets, dep. & ref. required.

815-535-2093 3BR River view, 1.5 ba., bsmt. Attached dbl. car garage. $900/mo. + util. Call Kelly 773-428-7877 Attractive 2BR, lg.

Living room w/ fireplace. Nice dining room, kitchen with D/W & refrigerator.

Full Bsmt. with lots of storage. Good neighborhood!

815-652-4320 For sale or rent, redone 4BR, 2BA, Victorian, garage, C/A, corner lot. $93,900 or $850/ mo. 815-973-9641

OREGON Sm. 2BR, No pets, no garage, all yard work and water, sewer, garbage provided. Ref. Req. $550 + $550 dep.

815-973-4744 or 815-973-3413

PROPHETSTOWN Small 2-3 BR 815-632-9036.

ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY 1BR, 716 8th Ave. $470/mo. $400/ dep. W/D H/U. Call 309-242-0259.

Remodeled Small 2BR, . $475+dep.

815-713-4793 Sunny 3BR, new kitchen, monster garage. Y Rent? ™ $650/mo. 815-8787399.

Whispering Winds Single Family Homes in Rock Falls is now accepting applications for the waiting list. Amenities include: 3-4 BR Homes, 2 Full Baths, Attached Garage, C/A, Dishwasher. No Pets. Credit, Background, and Landlord References conducted.

Contact Jennifer or Diana at 815-626-5043 EOH

STERLING 2BR, stove, refrig., sewer & DW, garbage p/u inGarage. cluded. $675mo.

Lease, req.

H&H dep.

Rental Properties LLC, 815-625-7995 2BR., 1BA garage $550 NO PETS. mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

NEW TODAY 3BR home, garage.

Non smoking, no pets. $650/mo. + 815$650/dep.

499-1383.

4 bed, 2 bath house, Dixon, laundry room, fenced yard, 2 car garage, $850/mo.

815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com Clean & cozy, 2Br, deck, garage, applcs., oak kitchen, $575 + Dep. NO pets.815-626-6100 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

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36x50 insulated building downtown Rock Falls. $500/mo. 815535-3237.

Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $350$450. Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

Tidy individual to furnished share 3BR ranch in Dixon, attached garage, 3 season porch, washer/dryer $375/mo. + 350 dep. /utilities. 815719-9287

LOANS

GARAGE SPACE

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AUCTIONS

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AMBOY GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat., 8-5 1274 Whitney Rd. (E. of Hwy. 52, one street past Inlet Rd., N. of Hwy. 30) Moving Sale held indoors. Lots of antiques, furniture, glassware, wedding dress sz. 10, apple dishes and apple décor, toys and much more!

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. Sat. & Sun. 10-4 404 N Galena Ave. Atrium Antiques Antiques, primifarmhouse, tives, rustic, cottage, repurposed furniture & decorations, quality hand made items. Priced to sell, great gifts.

Multiple sellers

EMERSON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 9-4 Sat. 9-12 2101 Genesee St. Misc. items -some household, ladies' & men's clothes, clean & reasonably priced.

Great Garage Sales Call

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HUGE MULTIGROUP ESTATE SALE: 705 W. RT. 30 ★ SALE DATES ★ HALLOWEEN DAY: 10AM-3PM IS ½ PRICE SATURDAY: 10-6 60% & 70% OFF SUNDAY: 10-5 80% & 90% OFF! ALL MUST GO!!

Over 10 lots of personal property of assorted estates must go!

Last chance! Lots of furniture, new items, decor, antiques, doll collection, household, chiropractor office items, TOO MUCH TO LIST! SALE CONDUCTED BY SAUK VALLEY ESTATE SALES & SERVICES Saturday & Sunday 8-4 211 2nd Ave. (in alley) Estate/Garage Sale Gold and silver appraisal and buyer on sight.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8-3, Sat. 8-12 1102 E. 16 th St. Pre-Snow Sale Baby items, 2 mattresses, 3 twin size bed frames.

Sat. only, 9:30-2:00 1402 Locust St. Collectibles: Frogs, Disney, Mexican themed, Cactus, etc. Lots of misc. household, books, games, toys, clothes- boys & girls 10 to adult.

Priced to sell!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

Remington 870 Express Magnum 12ga., 2 barrels, synthetic stock w/case Like new. $450/ obo. Call 815-238-1788

APPLIANCES

710

Frigidaire Gallery Dishwasher for sale due to remodeling, used only a few times, $250 / obo 815-590-8004 Whirlpool washer & dryer, matching set. Good cond. $100. Call 815440-0661 Looking for the perfect home?

Read Sauk Valley estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

FURNITURE

755

All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Large light gray office desk & matching credenza $140 815-284-2617 Lay-Z-Boy sofa bed, oak dining table & chairs, rocker, end table, TV stand, wall mirror.

All good condition!

815-288-7435 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Pine dining room table (40”x 65”), 2 leaves, 6 chairs, side table. $199.

815-291-4125

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 10 wk old kittens, eat solid food, litter trained, loving & indoor homes only, 815-535-7061 4 Adorable Free kittens to a good home, 7 wks. old, 815-499-7195 AKC Lab puppies, black & yellow, ready to go, 1st shots, $400 each 815-499-3304 Golden Doodles ready now.

Apricot & sugar. $600. 563-2127307 JUST ANIMALS LOW COST

WELLNESS CLINICS

Monday,Nov. 3rd 3pm-7pm Tractor Supply Store in Dixon Cat & Dog exams $10, Most vaccines $12 Heartworm test & Microchips $20.

Call to schedule appt.

815-830-6568

Wanted: Tea Cup Chihuahua, size adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free 815-5649022 after 2:00.

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad

625-3600 284-2222

REAL ESTATE AUCTION $27,400* Reserve

320 S Lincoln Ave, Dixon, IL 61021 Preview 10/25, 10am-12pm Auction 11/15, Noon on site

Many updates, 3 bedrooms, large 2 car garage, big deck, pictures online.

Call office for details: 815-756-4444

Must Register to Bid. Licence # 441001962 www.NorthernIllinoisUnitedCountry.com

625-3600

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C CCLASSIFIEDS LASSIFIEDS dailyGAZETTE dailyGAZETTE

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

*Add 11% Buyer’s premium, sold “as is where as”

Classifieds Work!

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GUN & Equipment Sunday Auction!

November 2nd, CONSIGN2014 MENTS WANTED! Your Old Turn Guns & Sporting Goods Into CASH! RockHollowHunt Club.com 815-599Auctioneer 5690 Russ Davis License #5486466 Visit Online at USCGuns.com

10x20 $50/mo. + $35 dep. 815-5909478.

Terry of Rock Falls sold his 2002 Pontiac Grand Am for $4200 using

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

312-832-0500

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE 50'x 37' building 17' 6” W x 13' 10” door.815-622-6887

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1) Mount Pelée. Only two people survived: a shoemaker living on the edge of the island and a prisoner who had been locked in a dungeon cell with thick stone walls.

2) Mount St. Helens. Geologists considered this a moderate eruption.

Before you make a move call…

SHIPPERTS Moving & Storage

404 N. Lincoln Ave., Dixon, IL 288-3133 www.alliedvan.com ILL CC 10540

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

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CALL 815-625-0955

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Call Today (815)284-2052

Deck Builders

We specialize in exterior decks & privacy fences “You’ll always be a winner if we cut the deck” 815-288-4089 www.cosscustom woodworking.com

Dumpster Rental

Painting

Roofing/Siding

Tree Service

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Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

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1 Head / 5 Assistant Football Coaches Applicants must meet IHSA Qualifications. Last day to apply will be November 10, 2014. Please include a resume and a letter of interest addressed to: Rich Montgomery, Athletic/Activities Director Rock Falls Township High School 101 12th Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071

NEW TODAY Accounting Business Manager FT position available for Business within Manager Children's LSSI SerCommunity vices' program based in Nachusa. for Responsible A/R, A/P, billing, budgets, and forecasting for multiple programs. site Bachelor's degree, supervisory and accounting experience required.

Must have computer skills and good communication skills. To apply, fax or email resumes: Attn: Meg Colbert, (847) 390 -1453 or e-mail meg.colbert@lssi.org

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ADVOCATE: Supports victims of sexual violence as they interact with the criminal justice and court systems in Whiteside County. Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, transportation, and counseling. Bachelor's Degree and social service or criminal justice background strongly preferred.

30 hours a week with potential for full time; also offers retirement plan, and health benefits. The YWCA welcomes diverse applicants.

Apply to YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Avenue, Sterling Anderson Plumbing & Heating, (a nonunion company of 37yrs) is looking for an experienced Hvac Tech to Service and Repair Furnaces. M-F (Sat if desired) Part time or Full time for at least 2-3 months, maybe Call more?

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DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED for combination chair side/front desk position. Must be certified or have previous dental experience.

Computer proficiency a plus.

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No evenings or weekends.

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Benefits include insurance, uniforms & 401K. Apply in person at: SLOAN IMPLEMENT, 26208 US HWY 52, Lanark, IL. PH: 815493-2191 (John Deere Dealer) or apply online at: www.SLOANS.com

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Lee County Maintenance Applications are being accepted for a full-time, permanent, maintenance position for Lee County. Applicants must have general knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and grounds maintenance. A H.S. Diploma/GED and a valid driver's license is required.

Must pass criminal background check and physical.

Salary range $21,000-25,000 d.o.e. With full benefits. Applications are available online at www.leecountyil.com

or at BEST Inc., Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St. 3rd floor, Dixon, IL. All applications must be received by 4:30 on November 10. EOE Local store looking for an experienced part time Meat Cutter Please send replies to Box #:1254 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Local well-established retail business is in need of a Full-time Accountant. Individual should possess good organizational and communication skills, and an accounting background with a minimum of a 3-5 years of experience in the performance of complete cycle accounting, general journal and general ledger posting and financial statement of preparation. It is preferable that the individual has extensive knowledge of QuickBooks software, along with responsibility for accounts receivable, accounts playable, preparing payroll, payroll tax and sales tax returns. Compensation will vary according to experience. Only qualified applicants need apply. If interested in the position please send resume, in confidentiality, to the following address: P.O. Box 324, Dixon, IL 61021

RYDER HIRING DRIVERS Full-Time Positions Open NOW in Sterling!

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River Valley Cooperative has an opening for a full-time custom applicator in agronomy operations at our Fenton, IL location. Assistance is available for required certifications for qualified applicants. Contact Brian @ 815-7783339 for more information. Application forms available at this location and online at rivervalleycoop.com/careers. Submit applications online, via email to employment@rivervalleycoop.com, or mail to: Human Resources River Valley Cooperative P.O. Box 256 Eldridge, IA 52748 Equal Opportunity Employer

BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE MANAGER Wendler Engineering Services, Inc. is looking for a dynamic motivated individual for a full-time bookkeeper/office manager position in their Dixon, Illinois office. Responsibilities include payroll preparation, daily operations including accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, monthly and year end reports, financial contract analysis, maintaining benefits program, records and compliance monitoring. Five to ten years minimum experience in a similar position required. Degree in Accounting or Finance and familiarity with Ajera Accounting Software, Excel, Word and Sage Fixed Asset Software preferred. Complete benefits package available. Wendler Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Benefits include, but are not limited to: 401K • Health Insurance • Earned Vacation Time 9 Double-Time Holidays Set Schedules • Paid Activities • Free meals If you are an enthusiastic, caring individual with a H.S. Diploma or GED and valid D.L., please stop in to fill out an application anytime between 8am-4pm.

Open Interviews at YWCA in Sterling From 8-4 • 11/3/14

This year-round position requires some holiday and weekend hours. The responsibilities include preparing correspondence, greeting office visitors and assisting callers, maintaining sales logs, monitoring listing renewals and checking and typing closing documents. Excellent cash handling skills required to maintain and reconcile escrow and petty cash accounts. Computer experience required with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Qualifications include effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent benefits package available.

Interested applicants may apply in person, online at www.woodhavenassociation, or to: Woodhaven Association Human Resources Department P.O. Box 110 Sublette, IL 61367 Fax: 815/849-5116 Phone: 815/849-5209

Quality Assurance Specialist As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle kn knows success well.

As an industry ry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We curr rrently have an opening for a Quality Assurance Specialist at our Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, IA Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED Required.

• Good Computer Skills.

• 2 year biology chemistry degree or equivalent preferred.

• Course work in chemistry and/or biology preferred.

• Previous QA lab experience preferred.

Primary Responsibilities: • Create, implement and maintain the following programs in Clinton: NIR program, ICP’s, Formal Release, SAP, Bioterrorism (Yardview) Hold Procedure, Sensory Program and Specification Maintenance.

• Troubleshooting-address and bring resolution to any QA issues as they arise, including procedural questions, “down instruments”, hold product, instrument correlation, staffing issues, instrument calibration.

• Administer QA database-Perform editing, reporting, maintenance functions of database.

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• Train and support rt plant personnel in established QA procedures.

• Acquire cross-training in key areas of production & accounting.

• Maintain lab analyst qualifications.

• Perform scale capability studies • Perform mixer scale studies.

All interested candidates must apply online at

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EOE: Minority ty/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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DEDICATED DRIVERS WANTED Naeve Inc. is expanding their fleet. We are a family business and we understand family time at home is essential. Drivers will be home every weekend with the potential to be home a couple nights during the week.

85% of our freight is within 200 miles of Clinton, Iowa, and 15% of our freight is longer haul. 50% of our loads are drop and hook.

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Potential to make $60,000 the first year.

Other advantages include BCBS health insurance, Delta Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Vacations; One week paid vacation before your first year. Fuel and Safety Bonus.

Drivers must have CDL with recent 2 year over the road experience.

We are looking for dedicated employees with a GOOD driving record, work history & attitude.

Walmart Logistics is Hiring Orderfillers!

Sterling, IL

Must be neat, organized, enjoy working with people and have a good driving record. Previous appliance service experience required. Benefits package included.

Kreider Services, Inc. is a progressive human services agency providing residential and day training services to adults with development disabilities. We currently have two positions open in our finance department.

Stop in or send application to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc., 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081, fax to 815-626-5641 or email application to: knieds@essex1.com.

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The first position is a data entry position for accounts payable, deposits and je’s. Speed and accuracy are essential.

The other position does the accounting for all of our group home resident’s accounts. It works closely with the departments of public aid and social security. Must be detail oriented and able to multitask.

The preferred candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in accounting or a 2 year accounting certificate. Knowledge of Excel is essential. Knowledge of Quickbooks is a plus.

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Logistics is truly the heart of the Walmart operation. It’s the division that keeps millions of products moving to customers each day of the year, while using the latest environmentally-sustainable practices to do it.Walmart’s senior management understands the competitive advantage that our Logistics operation provides, and they support the division by providing extremely competitive wages.

Responsibilities: • Maintain freight integrity by inspecting freight for damage and misplacement • Fulfill store orders by pulling merchandise by layer using electronic voice control equipment, stacking onto pallets, placing labels in appropriate area on freight and transporting using power equipment • Organize warehouse by removing and stacking empty pallets As an Associate with Walmart, you will receive competitive wages starting at $16.10/hour, a 3 or 4 day schedule and may be eligible for a variety of benefits that enhance your career, compensation, home and life.We also have progressive raises over the first 30 months. *Plus…$0.35 2nd Shift differential *Plus…$1.35 weekend shift differential *Plus…$0.75 Freezer pay *Plus…$0.50 Orderfiller Premium Also…Earn up to 30% of your base pay based on individual production Possible…$1.10 per hour Quarterly Bonus!

To apply or for more information about career opportunities withWalmart, please visit our Distribution Center and stop by the hiring kiosk: Walmart Distribution Center 23769 Mathew Road (Just off Highway 30) Sterling, IL 61081 Walmart Store, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice.

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With the manual transmission, the and ride comfort.

The solid rear axle uses a fourlink coil-spring suspension system with a lateral rod, tubular shock absorbers and a stabilizer bar and provides 9.1 inches of wheel travel.

The four-wheel disc brake system uses ventilated 12.6-inch front and 12.3-inch rear rotors. The FJ Cruiser employs a variable-ratio, hydraulically assisted rack-andpinion steering system. Standard wheels are 17-inch steel with P265/70 R17 tires; aluminum-alloy wheels are available.

With the FJ Cruiser’s standard 32-inch tall tires, ground clearance is 9.6 inches (8.7 inches for 4x2 models). Approach and departure angles are 34 degrees and 31 degrees, respectively, for the 4x4 model, and 32/30 for the 4x2.

The FJ Cruiser’s comprehensive standard safety package includes front seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags. A front driver and passenger Advanced Airbag System deploys based on impact type and severity.

Additionally, the FJ Cruiser is equipped with active headrests for the front seats. In certain rear collisions, a cable-actuated mechanism in the active headrest moves the headrest upward and forward to help limit the movement of the occupant’s head. The LATCH childrestraint system secures child seats.

As with all Toyota models, the FJ Cruiser is standard equipped with Toyota’s STAR Safety System™ that includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), an Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST), Toyota’s brake override system. When roll-sensing side-curtain airbags detect a potential rollover, it signals the VSC system to help reduce a lateral skid. In addition, the rollover sensor is designed to signal the standard seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags to deploy.

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