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Tax levy decrease to be presented City small enough to escape pensions fallout; property values up, too

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

MORRISON – Residents will likely see the city’s property tax rate drop when they pay their bills next year.

Tonight, the Morrison City Council is likely to vote on the first draft of the new tax levy, which comes in at 4.6 percent. Like many munici-

palities last year, Morrison increased its levy by 4.99 percent to stay below the 5 percent hike that triggers a public hearing.

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen said there were two key factors in the proposed property tax decline.

One was that the accounting changes that kick in next year for city pension plans won’t affect Morrison.

“The changes in the pension funding formula don’t really hit us, because we have a population under 5,000,” Dykhuizen said. “Some of the larger cities are looking at huge increases related to those changes.”

Another positive development was an increase in the city’s property values over the past year.

“Our valuations went up 6.5

percent this year from the previous year, so that helped put us in a position to look at bringing down the levy,” Dykhuizen said.

The equalized assessed value, or EAV, is a key component for figuring out property taxes. A multiplier is used to bring uniformity to determining property values.

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Next meeting

Barry Dykhuizen City administrator

DIXON | WINTER FARMERS MARKET

The Morrison City Council meets at 7 tonight in the Whiteside County board room at 400 N. Cherry St. in Morrison.

Q&A | JOHN BOWKER OF MOUNT MORRIS

Organizers dig crowded house

Once a veteran, always a veteran

Vendors, visitors aplenty at first indoor get-together

Former Army sergeant reflects on service, aftermath, appreciation

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

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Visitors leave Loveland Community House, 513 Second St., Dixon, on Saturday after checking out the first Winter Farmers Market. Organizers said the vendor response was so good that they’ll need a larger room for the next market Nov. 21. Organizers would like to incorporate music and entertainers, too. Anyone, from artists to vendors, interested in joining the fun should call Nina Cooper at 815-244-4451 for more information.

Jackie Virnich of Dixon makes a bracelet at her table at the market. Virnich participated in the regular outdoor farmers markets in Dixon this past season and is excited about the indoor counterpart. Both are run by the Dixon Park District.

There were plenty of baked goods at the market, where most everything is homemade or home-grown.

Looking Forward Among the things happening in the Sauk Valley this week:

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Jermaine Pigee, education: Motion Hearing: Nicholas Sheley, already serving six life sentences for slayings in Sterling, Rock Falls and Galesburg, will have a change of venue hearing at 9 a.m. Friday in Missouri. Sheley, accused of mur-

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dering Jill and Tom Estes of Sherwood, Arkansas, said he can’t get a fair trial in Jefferson County.

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Council will look at a proposed tax levy that would give residents a small margin of relief on next year’s property tax bills. The council will meet at 7 tonight in the Whiteside County board room at 400 N. Cherry St. in Morrison.

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MOUNT MORRIS – Veterans Day is a time when Americans honor the sacrifices made by their heroes.

For veterans, the day can sometimes mean something different, as explained by Army veteran John Bowker, 66, of Mount Morris.

In 1967, Bowker was deployed John Bowker to Vietnam, where he earned a Bronze Star – and though that service is something that will always be a part of him, there’s more to Bowker than his role in defending a nation’s freedom.

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Veterans Day events See when and where our defenders of freedom will be honored Wednesday on A3.

Brenden West, Dixon: Celebrating veterans: The Dixon VFW, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, will host a Veterans Day dinner for veterans at noon Wednesday. Organizers are expecting 500 people to attend.

Today’s weather High 55. Low 26.

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POLICE Sterling Police Darius R. Robinson, 26, of Dixon; 11:51 a.m. Friday at Lynn Boulevard and 16th Avenue; hit-and-run and disobeyed stop sign; given notice to appear in court.

Kyla M. Lehrke, 18, of Oregon; 10:57 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Polo Road and East Lincolnway; disobeyed red traffic light; released with promise to comply.

Bruce C. Dubois, 37, of Polo; 10:57 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Polo Road and East Lincolnway; no insurance; released with promise to comply.

Whiteside County Sheriff Jeremiah H. Kramer, 36, of Sterling; 8:30 p.m. Oct. 14 in rural Sterling; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear on a DUI charge; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Joseph E. Kuehl, 35, of Muscatine, Iowa; 8:32 a.m. Oct. 23 in rural Fulton; driving while license suspended/revoked, Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – criminal trespass to land, Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – commercial burglary; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Jennifer L. Bardoner, 35, of Sterling; 10:40 a.m. Oct. 28; Whiteside County warrant for causing child to be endangered; posted bond, released and given notice to appear in court.

Austin A. Vidmar, 20, of Plano; 11:40 a.m. Oct. 29 on Interstate 88; possession of drug paraphernalia; given notice to appear in court.

Ethan A.E. Schlapper, 18, of Libertyville; 2:07 p.m. Oct. 29 on I-88; possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding; posted bond and released.

Kate M. Collins, 19, of Libertyville; 2:07 p.m. Oct. 29 on I-88; possession of alcohol as a minor; posted bond and released.

Rodney J. Hansen, 25, of Clinton, Iowa; 9:27 a.m. Nov. 2 in rural Fulton; driving while license suspended, Whiteside County warrant for larceny, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, unlawful use of a weapon; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Brenda G. Elder, 42, of Rock Falls; 6:43 a.m. Friday in Rock Falls; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – disobeying a traffic control device; given notice to appear in court.

Jaymee E. Gibbons, 25, of Sterling; 1:31 p.m. Friday; Whiteside County warrant for contempt; released and given notice to appear in court.

Lisa M. Wray, 25, of Lakemoor; 3:16 p.m. Friday on I-88; speeding, tinted windows; posted bond and released.

Jerrie A. Johnston, 56, of Clinton, Iowa; 5:06 p.m.

Friday at U.S. Route 30 and state Route 84; cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Mark S. DeWitte, 45, of Fulton; 5:26 p.m. Friday on state Route 84 just south of Garden Plain Road; cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Gary E. Ballance, 38, of Decatur; 1:20 p.m. Saturday in Prophetstown; two counts of DUI, driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, fraudulent use of registration; released on bond and given notice to appear in court.

Sean D. Franklin, 43, of Sterling; 1:35 p.m. Saturday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear – traffic offense; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

State Police Anasteja B. Shamble, 24, of Oak Park; 5:12 p.m. Oct. 31 on I-88 West in Whiteside County; possession of drug paraphernalia; issued individual bond and given notice to appear in court.

David W. Phillips, 31, of Rock Falls; Tuesday on I-88 West in Whiteside County; no valid driver’s license, speeding, no seat belt, and illegal use of electronic device; issued individual bond and given notice to appear in court.

Albero Bootongondoboyika, 31, of Marion, Iowa; 11:30 Tuesday on I-88 East in Whiteside County; driving while license suspended and speeding; issued individual bond and given notice to appear in court.

Scott T. Baker, 51, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 12:40 p.m.

Wednesday at Third Avenue and Second Street in Sterling; Henry County warrant and disobeying traffic control device; posted $300 bond and given notice to appear in court.

Jason J. Bardoner, 42, of Sterling; 2:41 p.m. Thursday in the 22000 block of Mathew Road in Sterling; wanted on warrant; posted $300 bond and given notice to appear in court.

Cordaris A. Stokes, 27, of Rock Falls; 4:35 p.m. Thursday at U.S. Route 30 and Miller Road in Lee County; driving while licensed suspended; issued $1,500 individual bond and given notice to appear in court.

Hollyann Reece, 23, of Erie; 1:43 p.m. Thursday at Fourth and Locust streets in Whiteside County; no valid driver’s license and no insurance; issued individual bond.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Lasiah Lester today.

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He enjoys other things, too, be it talking about building nuclear submarines or going on about golf, which he plays four times a week, if he can.

And while Bowker doesn’t talk about his time in Vietnam often, he did take time to share some thoughts as Veterans Day approaches.

When you as a veteran think about Veterans Day, what comes to mind?

All the young men who died in Vietnam. It wasn’t a declared war. Had we been allowed to fight it as a declared war, I think the outcome would have been a lot different.

I don’t think a lot of people realize that it wasn’t a declared war …

Conflict. That’s what it was characterized as.

Were you drafted or did you enlist?

I was an alternate at the Air Force Academy, and I found out at that time that I had to wear glasses. To be a pilot, you had to have perfect vision. My heart was set on it back then. I found out I couldn’t go and fly jets, and it deflated me.

I went to the draft board and told them, “Just draft me.” My dad had preached to me – go in the Navy, have a clean bed. He was in the Navy in Italy right at the end of World War II.

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One of the things I really picked up on in this area – people in this area seem very mindful of veterans, and pay a lot of tribute. Do you feel that, as a veteran?

When I first got back, I landed in California, and I was spat on in the airport there. We were not welcome home.

That was a very critical time in our country. It was very much protesting against the war. Not like the wars that we’ve had recently, where the people of the country were behind them.

As this generation of war veterans were welcome home – the Iraq and Afghanistan veterans – it became more warm toward the Vietnam veterans. It took a while for us to really feel that recognition, that we were doing something for our country that we felt was the right thing to do.

I can’t even imagine.

We’re talking a long time you guys were waiting for that …

It’s been since the first Iraq War in 1991. It took a while for us to be acknowledged. It was not a very popular war.

And now you feel an appreciation…

Yes, all veterans. All veterans are treated with so much more respect.

It’s a nice, warm, wonderful feeling today to be a veteran and be recognized for what we are and appreciated for what we did.

You are a veteran.

That never goes away.

I’m wondering if it’s a year-round thing for you. Is it something you think about constantly?

You know, there are things that happened in Vietnam that I have total memory like it happened yesterday. And there are things yesterday I can’t remember. I would not wish war on anyone.

Almost every veteran I’ve talked to says the same exact thing.

There were over 500,000 in Vietnam.

We were all very young men. America lost a lot of wonderful young men in that war.

How did you pick up the pieces and move forward?

I can tell you – I was a very changed person when I came back. One thing I recall, I was indestructible. I lived through Vietnam. So I had that mental approach, which is not a good thing to have. I had a fast car, a fast motorcycle, and I drove them fast thinking I’m indestructible. I had nightmares.

In 48 years since Vietnam, I have not watched one Vietnam War movie.

I don’t need to. I lived it.

Is it like that with other things?

As far as watching fireworks, I don’t go out of my way to watch them.

But no, nothing like that comes to mind. There are certain things that

I don’t do. Some of the guys will ask questions about it. I don’t want to talk about that.

Outside of being a veteran, what do you like to do?

Play golf [laughs], and I take care of my mom.

Were you always a golfer?

I lettered at Mount Morris High School.

If I go out and play nine holes, I might hit two shots that make people go ‘wow.’ The rest of my shots are all hooks and slices and duffs.

It makes you keep wanting to come back [laughs]. We all still do that. All of us. Believe me.

What’s you’re favorite course around here?

I don’t really have a favorite one. We play all of them. I like the one in Lena – Wolf Hollow. Right down here in Sterling – Emerald Hill – that’s a really great golf course.

Timber Creek in Dixon – another great one.

The weather’s still nice for it. How often do you play?

As often as I can [laughs]. If it’s above 40, I’m wearing shorts.

The guys I play with say I make them cold. But I play at least 4 days a week. At least 4. It’s great.

The camaraderie. They can say all they want about it not being a physical sport. You’re walking.

You’re stretching all parts of your body. It’s physical.

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When I first got back, I landed in California, and I was spat on in the airport there.

We were not welcome home. That was a very critical time in our country.

John Bowker, retired Army sergeant

IN BRIEF Murdered boy’s memorial burns down in Chicago CHICAGO – Chicago police say a candle lit at a memorial honoring a slain 9-year-old Chicago boy ignited a fire that destroyed the memorial and damaged a nearby garage.

However, Chicago Fire Department Cmdr.

Walter Schroeder says the early Sunday blaze remains under investigation.

Chicago Fire Department Cmdr. Frank Velez says no one was injured by the fire in city’s South Side

Gresham community.

The memorial was erected for Tyshawn Lee. Chicago police say the boy on Monday was “lured” from a park into an alley and executed because of his father’s alleged gang connections.

The child’s father, Pierre Stokes, has disagreed with authorities’ characterization of him.

Investigators have executed several search warrants in the investigation, and a $54,600 reward has been offered for any information leading to an arrest.

The funeral for Tyshawn is set for Tuesday.

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Veterans Day programs set around Sauk Valley STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

Area Veterans Day observances, all Wednesday unless otherwise noted: Amboy Students from all Amboy schools will present a program at 10 a.m. at Amboy High School, 11 E. Hawley St. A dinner for veterans begins at 6 p.m. at Walton Tap, 906 Walton Road. Veterans can order from the menu. Call 815-857-2381 for reservations.

Ashton The Rev. Seamus Inright will speak at 10:30 a.m., followed by a rifle salute at 11 a.m., at the Mills and Petrie Building, 704 N. First St. Call Andrew Kida, 815-761-4240, for more information.

Chadwick A program will begin at 2 p.m. at Chadwick Junior High School, 19 School St. Pete Micale, a substitute teacher and former soldier, will speak. Patriot Pen competition winners will be recognized. The junior high chorus and band will perform.

Dixon A Veterans Day program will begin at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday at the flagpole in front of Jefferson Elementary School, 800 Fourth Ave. Dixon American Legion Post 12 members will raise the flag and play taps, and all present will recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The program will continue inside; visitors must stop at the office for an ID check before going to the gym. Call the school at 815-284-7724 for more information.

State Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, will speak at 11 a.m.

Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Park. American Legion Post 12 Color Guard will post the colors.

A free lunch for veterans will be served at noon at VFW Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, courtesy of Invenergy Nelson. Call the post, 815-2885165, for more information.

A luncheon for veterans and the public begins at noon at the Legion Post, 1120 W. First St. Donations will be

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Air Force veteran Wilbur Wildman, also a member of the Rock Falls American Legion Honor Guard, gives commands last year as the guard gives a 21-gun salute at Triangle Park in Rock Falls.

This year’s ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday. accepted, and participants can and the Northwest Illinois Chapter of Korean Veterans bring a dish to pass.

Franklin Grove Service Association, will be A program begins at 1:30 p.m. present. at Ashton-Franklin Center The Legion and VFW will Elementary School, 217 S. Elm have a supper for veterans, their St. Each grade level will give a spouses, and spouses of vetpresentation, and Denise Cofferans who have died at 6 p.m. man, AFC High School’s music Thursday at the Heritage Center, teacher, will play taps. A video 106 S. Broad St. State Sen. Tim of photographs of veterans who Bivins, R-Dixon, will speak, and are related to students will be the Eastland Junior-Senior High shown.

Jazz Band will perform. Meat, Fulton vegetables, and beverages will A veterans and Grandparents be provided; diners are asked Day program begins at 9 a.m. at to bring a salad or dessert, and Fulton Unity School, 711 10th table service.

St. American Legion members Manlius will have a flag-folding cerA program begins at 8:30 a.m. emony and will honor veterans. in the Bureau Valley High School Children will sing and read auditorium, 9154 County Road items they wrote. Grandparents 2125 N.; Army Sgt. 1st Class John also will be honored.

Davis will speak and a reception Lanark for veterans will follow.

A breakfast for veterans, Morrison living and dead, and their The Morrison American spouses begins at 7:30 a.m. at Legion will be at Windsor Eastland Junior-Senior High Manor, 403 Scenic St., at School, 500 School Drive. Res8:30 a.m. to dedicate a new ervations are requested at 815- flag pole in honor of all who 493-6341. served. After the dedication, An assembly and ceremony veterans, their family and follows at 8:30 a.m. Choir and friends are invited to a free band students will perform breakfast brunch at its Scenic patriotic music, and Lanark Café. Call 815-772-4031 for and Shannon American Legion more information.

A program begins at 11 a.m.

Post and Lanark and Mount at the veterans memorial at Carroll VFW Post members,

Grove Hill Cemetery, at High and North Genesee streets. There will be a moment of silence, a flag ceremony, and a rifle salute. A speaker may give a brief address.

Mount Morris David L. Rahn Junior High School students will make cards for veterans before being bused to the dedication of the new Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial in Oregon. They will return for lunch, and for a “boot camp” with Army Gen. Jerry Newman and Army Staff Sgt. Brian Sawlsville. There will be an assembly at 1 p.m., with speaker Sally Gray, then veterans will talk to classes about their experiences.

Oregon The new Ogle County Fallen Soldiers Memorial dedication begins at 10 a.m., at the north side of the Old Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St. Retired Brigadier Gen. Steve Huber of Byron will be the keynote speaker. Retired Brigadier Gen. Bruce VanderKolk of Oregon, Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker, and Oregon Mayor Ken Williams will speak.

Jeff Adams, owner of inBronze Foundry in Mount Morris, who designed the sculpture of a young soldier kneeling before the grave of a comrade, will be recognized, and the Oregon High School band will perform.

A potluck lunch follows at VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Sandwiches and chips will be provided; please bring a dish to pass.

Polo A program begins at 10 a.m. at Centennial Elementary School, 308 S. Pleasant St. Richard Fuchs, commander of the 13th District of the American Legion, and past Cmdr. Ralph Dyson will speak.

Students will sing. The Patriot Guard will attend.

Prophetstown A Veterans Day program begins at 2:15 p.m. at Prophetstown High School, 310 W. Riverside Drive. A color guard will give a presentation, the high school chorus will sing and students will give readings.

Rock Falls There will be multiple speakers and a rifle salute at 10 a.m. at Triangle Park, at Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue. Afterward, Rock Falls American Legion members will visit veterans in nursing homes.

Savanna Representatives from the Mount Carroll, Savanna, and Thomson American Legions and VFWs will attend a ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday at West Carroll Elementary School, 2215 Wacker Road.

There will be a flag ceremony, and the color guard will be present. West Carroll Principal Adam Brumbaugh, who served 8 years in the Illinois National Guard, will speak, and each grade will have an activity.

The Savanna Legion and VFW ceremony begins at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St. A speaker is planned.

Sterling Retired Marine Col. James Prombo of Morrison will speak, and the Sterling High School Band will perform, at 11 a.m. at Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. Christ Lutheran School and the Veterans’ Aid Committee at Messiah Lutheran Church in Sterling will have a school assembly in the gym at 2000 18th Ave. All area veterans are invited, and are asked to arrive by 9:15 a.m. The program will start at 9:30. Retired Marine Col. James Prombo of Morrison and the Rev. Adam Roe, pastor of New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling, will speak.

Tampico The Tampico American Legion will have a flag ceremony at 9 a.m. at Tampico Elementary School, 304 E. Kimball St., and each class will give a short presentation.

Walnut Students will present a program for veterans at 1:15 p.m. at Bureau Valley North Elementary and Junior High School. Call the school at 815-379-2900 for more information.

EDUCATION | JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT COMPETITION Notice of Proposed Tax Increase for the City of Rock Falls, Illinois

Dixon High students advance

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

DIXON – Students from Dixon High School had to feel some pressure Thursday, and they handled it mighty well.

Michael Gale, Jacob Fane, Aramis Hussung and Nolan Halla created and marketed a fictitious, all-purpose electronic device called a holo-generator to win the Sauk Valley Junior Achievement Titan Competition.

Next up is the scholarship round Nov. 18 at Palmer Center for Business Development at Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa, where regional winners from Illinois and Iowa will vie for a cut of $8,000 in scholarship money that will be split among the top three teams.

The Dixon students, who

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formed one of eight teams in the regional field, are from Lisa Guenther’s economics and accounting class at DHS. Aaron Fox, director of corporate health services at KSB Hospital, was the team’s business mentor.

The students had to make some tough decisions: deciding how many items to produce, how much to spend on marketing, how much to spend on research and, of course, how much to charge for each contraption.

Those decisions were submitted to Junior Achievement’s Titan Challenge computer system, which compiled the data, issued industry reports, and posed business challenges for the team to solve.

And then they had to adjust on the fly.

“We spent a lot of money on marketing to get our

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I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the City of Rock Falls, Illinois for 2015 will be held on November 17th, 2015 at 6:00pm at 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Eric Arduini, City Clerk 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 (815) 622-1104.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $1,113,205.41.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $1,225,531.54. This represents a 10.09% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014 were $24,327.94.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 are $24,517.50. This represents a 0.95% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $1,137,533.35.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2015 are $1,250,049.04. This represents an 11.04% increase over the previous year.

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OBITUARIES Duane C. Reynolds ROCK FALLS – Duane C. Reynolds, 85, of Rock Falls, formerly of Franklin Grove, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Duane was born Jan. 31, 1930, in Franklin Grove, the son of Joe and Del (Lane) Reynolds. He married Dolores Nass on Oct. 6, 1949. Duane served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a feed and seed salesman, farmer, and he drove a grain truck before his retirement.

He was a member of Dixon Church of the Brethren.

Duane enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting walnuts, giving his grandchildren rides in the Honey Bee, and visiting with people. He took great pride in his marriage of 67 years.

Whether you knew him

by Duane, Red, Hub, Dad, Grandpa, Papa Giant, or Great Grandpa, you always knew that you could count on him with no questions asked.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Reynolds of Rock Falls; three sons, Alan (Joan) Reynolds of Watseka, Chris (Sherry) Reynolds of Franklin Grove, and Tod (Lori) Reynolds of Rock Falls; three sisters, Vivian (Jim) Morris of Lampe, Missouri, Bonnie (David) Fruth of McPherson, Kansas, and Connie Blum of Franklin Grove; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe Paul Reynolds and Ransom Lane Reynolds.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Dixon Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. Marty Creager, pastor, officiating.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial of cremains will be at a later date.

A memorial has been established.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Marian Faye Glenn DIXON – Marian Faye Glenn, 85, of Dixon, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, following an extended illness.

The eldest of three children, she was born Jan. 21, 1930, in Peterstown, LaSalle County, to Vesta and Lorraine (Moody) Pasley. Following graduation from Lee Center High School, Marian lived in Mendota, where she served as bookkeeper for a local business until her marriage Sept. 17, 1948, to Howard Glenn of Amboy.

As a young bride, Marian worked closely with her husband operating Glenn’s Grocery Store and Drive-In, and following the sale of their family business, Marian devoted her life full-time to the role of wife and mother. They made their home in Amboy for well more than 50 years before moving to Dixon 10 years ago in order to be closer to their three children, Laura (Thomas) Palmer, Michael

Glenn and Mark (Julie) Glenn.

Marian was a women of great faith, demonstrating this same faith through her prayers, devotion, and service to others as teacher, counselor, confidant, and friend.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years; her three children; 12 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Hazel (Gail) Gonigam.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Donald; and one grandson, Andrew.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. and the funeral at 2 p.m.

Wednesday at United First Church of Amboy.

Burial will be at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy.

A memorial has been established to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon.

Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling arrangements.

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He was born May 6, 1959, in Joliet, the son of LeRoy and Maxine (Blankenship) Noirfalise.

Royce was a trooper for District 15 of the Illinois State Police from 1987 until his retirement in 2012.

He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Tri County Gun Club.

Survivors include his fiancée, Angela Noirfalise of Dixon; his mother of Mount Mor-

ris; his stepdaughter, Britney (Jake) Koenig of Washington State; one granddaughter, Elliette Rose Koenig; two sisters, Pondalea (Alan) Titterton of Byron and Jannan Quinn of Pontiac; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Cremation rites will follow.

A memorial has been established.

Gordon Asbury STERLING – Gordon Asbury, 67, of Sterling, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Regency Care of Sterling.

He was born April 26, 1948, in Sterling, the son of William T. and Catherine (McCain) Asbury, and had attended Sterling Schools. He was employed at Metal Spinners in Rock Falls before retiring. Gordon had enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughter, Gina (Ben) Babin of Prophetstown; his son, Gordon Asbury of Sterling; his sisters, Wanda Miller, Jean Smith and Shirley Ellis, all of Sterling, Reba Lindstrom of Morri-

son, and Hazel Browning of Salem, Arkansas; his brothers, William “Bill” (Judy) Asbury and Walter LeRoy (Beverly) Asbury and Ken (Rebecca) Asbury, all of Sterling, Herbert (Millie) Asbury of Dixon, Norman Asbury of Iowa, and Donald Asbury of Rockford; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Emma Viola Planthaber.

There will be no visitation. A private family graveside service will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Arrangements were handled by by McDonald Funeral Home.

Patricia Wright DIXON – Patricia Wright, 59, of Dixon, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa.

Patsy was born May 19, 1956, in Clinton, Iowa, to the late Donald C. “Bud” and Sylvia (Baird) Remrey. She married Jack Wright on Sept. 7, 1974. She was employed at Kable News Company Inc., Walgreens, and KSB Hospital.

Patsy wouldn’t want us to be sad; instead, hold tight to the memories, take care of your health, and love the people God placed in your life.

Patsy is survived by her husband, Jack; son, Daniel (Beth) Wright of Mount Morris; daughters, Stacy Rust of German Valley and Sara (Jason Minder) Wright of Virden; grandchildren, Katelin, Dillon and Adrianna Jeter, Hayden Rust, Logan and Allyiah Wright; sister, Beth (Danny) VanKampen of Fulton; brother, Steven

ROCKFORD (AP) – An old fire station that’s been used recently as a senior center has been called a total loss after a fire.

The Rockford Fire Department responded

to reports of a structure fire Saturday morning at the building, known as the old Rockford Fire Station 4.

The Rockford Register Star reported there were no injuries.

Fire officials say the fire spread from the rear of the

Today’s visitations: William “Bill” James Wernick of Dixon, 4 p.m. to 7 p .m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Patricia Wright of Dixon, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Today’s funerals: Elizabeth J. “Betty” Meier of Oregon, 10 a.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Genevieve L. Wirth of Prophetstown, 10 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Prophetstown.

Tuesday visitations: John W. Schmitt of Thomson, 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson.

Duane C. Reynolds of Rock Falls, 4 to 7 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Tuesday funerals: Patricia Wright of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

William “Bill” James Wernick of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Faith Discovery Church in Polo.

Wednesday visitation: Marian Faye Glenn of Dixon, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

at United First Church of Amboy.

Wednesday funerals: Duane C. Reynolds of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. at Dixon Church of the Brethren.

John W. Schmitt of Thomson, 11 a.m. at Argo Fay United Methodist Church in Thomson.

Marian Faye Glenn of Dixon, 2 p.m. at United First Church of Amboy.

Friday visitations: Elwood Donald Voss of Ashton, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home.

Royce L. Noirfalise of Dixon, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Saturday visitation: Orville E. Kuehl of Sterling, 9-10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Saturday funerals: Orville E. Kuehl of Sterling, 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Eris E. Mason, formerly of Dixon, 11 a.m. memorial service at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Elwood Donald Voss, 11 a.m. at the Ashton Cemetery.

John W. Schmitt THOMSON – John W. Schmitt, 98, of Thomson, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society in Mount Carroll.

John was born Oct. 21, 1917, in Harmon, the son of Peter and Lola (Porch) Schmitt.

John married Eleanor Kested on Feb. 15, 1941, in Clinton, Iowa. They celebrated 67 years of marriage before Eleanor’s passing Aug. 4, 2008.

John farmed his entire life and never truly retired. Until recently, John was still interested in daily farming activities. John was a member of the Carroll County Farm Bureau, Black Oak Grange, Thomson School Board, and Argo Fay United Methodist Church in Thomson. He enjoyed dancing, listening to music, reading, and playing cards. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting for mushrooms and blackberries with his family. Most of all, John cherished spending time with his children and many grandchildren.

John will be dearly missed by his six children, Joan Eissens of Baileyville, Connie (Jim) Foster of Chadwick, Karen (Frank) Norem of Joliet, Barb Burger of Savanna, Cindy (Steve) Dyson of Albany, and Michael (Suzanne) Schmitt of Mount Carroll; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.

John also was preceded in death by his three brothers, Walter, Paul, and Ted Schmitt; and four sisters, Effie Wikoff, Pauline LaDew, Mary Mennenga, and Myrtle Peterson.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Argo Fay United Methodist Church in Thomson.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial of cremains will be at Argo Fay Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial fund has been established in John’s memory.

Visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Elwood Donald Voss ASHTON – Elwood Donald Voss, 54, of Ashton, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at his home.

He was born in Dixon to Elwood John and Margaret (Arthurs) Voss.

He loved woodworking, gardening, and grilling out, and one of his joys was collecting antique tractors with his dad.

He is survived by his father, Elwood; his children, Ashley Voss of Springfield, and Jonathan and Nathaniel Voss, both of Ashton, his two sisters, Vicki Voss of Rock Falls and Marina Voss of Wheaton;

and his brother, Randy (Racheal) Voss of Port St. Lucie, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton. A graveside memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ashton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ashton Fire Department.

Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton is handling arrangements.

Barbara A. Boos DIXON – Barbara A. Boos, 79, of Dixon, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday for the following day’s edition. They can be sent via e-mail, obituaries@saukvalley.com or fax, 815-625-9390.

IN BRIEF Blaze destroys old fire station

(Mary Howes) Baird of Coralville, Iowa; stepbrothers, James Hammond and Richard Hammond of Maquoketa, Iowa; stepsister, Tammy Wallace of Fulton; Vernon Wright of Dixon and Butch Hammond of Fulton; and many sistersin-law, brothers-inlaw, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Donna Erkan, and many others she cared so much about.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today, and the funeral at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, at Finch Funeral Home 405 E. Hitt St. in Mount Morris, with the Rev. Fredie Hatfield Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Patsy’s name to Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane, Dixon, IL 61021.

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building through the attic.

Investigators are looking into what might have caused the blaze.

The building hadn’t been use as a fire station since the late 1970s. It has been in use recently by a community group for seniors.

Obituary corrections and clarifications will appear in the Corrections box on page A2 the next publication day.

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River Street to reopen this week Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Thursday

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

DIXON – After 4 months of construction, River Street will reopen this week.

A reopening ceremony, complete with a ribboncutting, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of River Street and Artesian Place.

One of the City Council’s first objectives when its

five members were sworn in back in May was to fix the major thoroughfare.

“Repairing Dixon’s infrastructure was a key pledge I made when I ran for mayor,” Mayor Li Arellano Jr. said in a news release Friday. “In the spirit of that promise, the new council and I launched this muchneeded River Street repair as part of our 100-day pledge.

It was one of our first major actions, and finishing it represents a promise kept.”

The $3.4 million renovation of River Street from Ottawa Avenue to state Route 2 was funded with Rita Crundwell recovery funds. It includes new storm

and sewer lines, curbs and gutters, asphalt pavement and street lighting. It also added a bicycle and pedestrian path along the north side of the street. River Street was also realigned.

Jeff Reis of Willett Hofmann & Associates was one of the chief engineers involved with the project. He said in a news release that when the street reopens, it will offer a better view of the Rock River.

He added that the bike path is something that could be extended in the future.

“Creating more bicycle routes has been a goal of the city for many years,” he said. “This project is anoth-

er step toward making Dixon an even more bicycle-friendly community.”

Councilman Mike Venier said the project required collaboration of several entities. Businesses such as KSB Hospital and general traffic were affected over the past few months.

“An unbelievable amount of cooperation between private and public needed to come together to complete this project,” Venier said in the release. “I know I speak for the entire council when I say we’re proud to see River Street come to completion as our first major construction accomplishment.”

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River Street in Dixon will reopen this week. A reopening ceremony, complete with a ribboncutting, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of River Street and Artesian Place.

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State’s stalled construction projects hurt builders Officials: About a dozen sites will need to be protected from winter

BY JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD – Among the numerous financial headaches caused by Illinois’ budget mess is $700 million in construction projects that Gov. Bruce R a u n e r halted in the summer, and officials have no estimate of how much Bruce more they’ll Rauner need to dole out for stopping and, presumably, restarting them once there’s a spending agreement.

About a dozen construction sites will need to be protected from winter at a cost of about $2 million, officials said.

Rauner halted projects at universities, state parks, prisons and even Lincoln’s Tomb in the spring, eyeing a rapidly approaching start to the budget year and no agreed-upon fiscal plan. An Associated Press analysis of records obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows when work stopped July 1, it affected 419 contracts affiliated with 218 job sites. Of those, 95 were under construction, said Lyndsey Wal-

ters, spokeswoman for the agency administering the work, the Capital Development Board.

The first-year Republican governor and the Democratic-controlled Legislature are more than 4 months into the fiscal year with no budget.

Rauner won’t talk spending until he gets changes he says will make business less costly to run and restore taxpayers’ faith in Illinois politics. Majority Democrats in the Legislature want a tax increase with spending cuts to restore key programs.

Contractors had to pull equipment off locations; move and store materials; secure unfinished, sometimes-hazardous works sites; and watch the dispersal of their labor force, which, when it returns, will have likely earned a wage increase.

“This has not been pleasant,” said Ric Krause, president of Chicagoarea PATH Construction, whose company had to stop work on eight projects worth $26 million – less than half of which, according to records, has been paid. With that much work in the hopper, PATH has a number of staff

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Tourists visit Abraham Lincoln’s Tomb on July 30 in Springfield. Restoration of the tomb’s interior and receiving vault are two examples of the 218 construction job sites in the state that have been suspended because of Illinois’ budget crisis. members who are experts on the specific projects but now have no work to do.

“It’s not like we have eight more jobs that we’re starting right now, we can send them over there,”

Krause said. “You’re trying to keep a balance of keeping them on, paying them, and having them not do anything, waiting to hear when the job is going to start again.”

Key among PATH projects is a building at OliveHarvey Community College in Chicago that’s 60 percent finished and was scheduled to open this month. It needs to be enclosed and heated against cold-weather damage, Krause said.

The CDB voted last month to free up $645,000 from its special projects fund for winterization work, which is expected to cost about $2 million for 11 sites statewide, Walters said.

Unfinished buildings inconvenience the owners, too, significantly so at colleges and universities. The AP’s analysis showed $463 million – 65 percent of the total cost of stalled projects – is devoted to 81 campus projects at more than twodozen schools. The University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign had to find alternate classroom space for 100 students, because work at the veterinary medicine school stopped.

The CDB will consider builders’ requests to cover cost overruns, Walters said, and additional costs that are the state’s responsibility would require a new appropriation. It might not be as easy as it sounds.

Minnesota’s government shut down for 3 weeks in 2011, and some affected contractors are still wait-

ing to be reimbursed for the additional costs they bore, said Dave Semerad of Associated General Contractors of Minnesota.

Builders play a “delicate game” arranging money, machinery and labor in optimal weather, said Brian Turmail, spokesman for the industry group Associated General Contractors of America.

“You’ve got just the right amount of resources at just the right time in just the right places for when you need them,” said Turmail, adding that unexpectedly shuttering a project “is both frustrating and costly.”

Companies that have poured foundations and erected steel beams aren’t the only ones hurting.

Consultants BRiC Partnership, with an office in Belleville, has more than $1 million in state contracts for mechanical or electrical design of eight halted projects. Tom Buchheit, the company’s managing member, said few had gotten underway, but subtracting expected cash flow from the books can keep a builder up at night.

And when the budget crisis is eventually resolved and stalled projects are giving the green light, some contractors – and subcontractors – will no longer be available.

IN BRIEF Peoria marijuana dispensary tied up by zoning dispute PEORIA (AP) – A proposed medical marijuana dispensary in Peoria has hit a snag over zoning that has delayed its opening.

The (Peoria) Journal Star reported Trinity Compassionate Care Centers has an upcoming hearing

before the Zoning Board of Appeals.

At issue is whether the dispensary’s zoning certificate is still valid. City officials say the business didn’t start operating in time and its certificate has expired.

The business’ owners, however, say the city approved the facility for occupancy 4 days before

the certificate expired.

Peoria County Circuit Judge James Mack recently issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the city from taking action against the dispensary.

Elsewhere in Illinois, legal medical marijuana sales are expected to start today at possibly eight licensed dispensaries.

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of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund that is used for other city workers. The IMRF has consistently shown a higher degree of stability when compared with local police and fire pension funds.

“We get a letter from IMRF each year that provides guidance for making sure the fund is adequately funded,” Dykhuizen said.

In other matters, the city is still awaiting word on

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1865

From our archives: Words of hope for ‘South Sterling’ Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Gazette on Nov. 11, 1865.

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trangers visiting our city often ask why the south bank of the river is not more improved. This surprise is natural. It would seem a very desirable place for residence.

Nature has done much for it. A fine grove fringes the bank for a considerable distance, and the soil – a sandy loam – is said to be superior for garden purposes and for maturing the small fruits.

We learn that several buildings are already in process of erection, and more are contemplated in the spring.

Sterling is already spread out like a map of the world, but if this additional expansion tends, as seems probable, to substitute a free bridge for the outrageous tolls at present demanded, we are disposed to bid a “good speed” to South Sterling.

[Note to readers: “South Sterling” would be founded as Rock Falls in 1867.]

Our parks A month or so ago, the Council, in accordance with a petition to that end, appointed a committee to arrange for improving the city parks – three in number. We believe the design was only to fence these parks at present.

The committee took prompt action – purchased the necessary material, and let the contracts for the proposed work. By the Council

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

What we thought: 150 years ago proceedings published this week, it will be seen that divers remonstrances have been sent in to that body, which were promptly shelved, thanks to Mayor Maxson, who gave the decisive vote in two cases of tie.

We are unaware who were the signers to the petition asking for this improvement, or who are the remonstrants.

Both parties doubtless have good reasons for there diverse actions.

But we have our own convictions in the matter, and they are decidedly in favor of improving the parks.

Public parks are the lungs of a city, and through not required for immediate use, we want to see them beautified and made agreeable places of resort against the time when they become places of actual necessity.

They may not be needed in one year, or five, or ten; but fence them and adorn them with trees, so that when our city expands, as it surely will, to metropolitan dimensions, we will have the parks ready made to our hands. And who that has children will then regret the cost?

We would gladly pursue this topic further – it is a fruitful one – but our crowded columns forbid.

We can only urge our Council to pay no heed to remonstrances, but push forward the work on the parks until they are properly fenced and adorned with vigorous forest and ornamental trees.

So shall our children’s children rise up and call us blessed.

National thanksgiving The President [Andrew Johnson] has designated, by proclamation, Thursday, the 7th of December, as a day of national thanksgiving that the country is Andrew “relieved Johnson from the 1808-1875 fearful President scourge of Johnson civil war,” declared a national day of and “the thanksgiving, blessings in honor of of peace, the end of the unity and Civil War, for Dec. 7, 1865 harmony, – a decision with a great that won the enlargeapproval of ment of the Gazette editor. civil liberty,” thereby secured to us.

This is the first formal notice of the end of the rebellion and the reign of peace. As a people, we have much to be thankful for, and it is fitting that the day be honored accordingly.

railroad trains, and yet no one proposes to abate them.

The whistle is not so accurate as a patent chronometer, it is true – it does not always even keep time with the editorial “bull’s-eye,” the sole remaining relic of the fortune left us by our ancestral great-grandfather – but nevertheless, it is a great convenience to all within its range of sound, and doubtless does service as a timekeeper in many a clockless household.

If, then, this howling dervish is to be silenced, give us something in its stead to divide the day.

The ringing of a church bell centrally located, at stated hours – say at seven, twelve, six and nine o’clock – would answer an excellent purpose.

The fuel question

Our people are apprehensive of a fuel famine this winter – such a one as was experienced last year – and not without reason. Already dealers have advanced their price – exorbitant enough before, in all conscience – and the reason assigned therefore is the smallness The whistle of supply.

There is scarcely a A petition has been sent into the Council, to pound of anthracite in squelch that daily divider the city. ... With mines of coal of easy access by of time – the whistle at railroad, there should be the machine shop. no scarcity here.

It is alleged that its We are assured that the noise frightens the horses of our country friends difficulty lies with the roads that they refuse to from their usual propritransport coal except at ety of behavior, causing almost prohibitory rates. them to run without regard to expense or city Do our railroad managers want the scenes of last ordinance. winter re-enacted? If not, This may all be true let them take warning – a runaway within the while there is yet time, past week is attributed and provide a stock of thereto – but, if so, the coal commensurate with indictment will apply our prospective needs. with equal force to the

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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

WASHINGTON – Are Americans becoming less compassionate?

As we approach the “giving” season when we also pause to give thanks for what we have, the politics abroad in the land are worrisome.

The leading Republican candidate for president first said he wanted to dismantle Medicare, which provides health insurance for 49 million seniors. Then he said people should set up their own savings plans. We don’t know what he means.

The other leading Republican candidate, who topped the polls for at least 100 days, wants to throw out millions of immigrants who have been living and working in America for years. He wants to wall off the nation to keep undocumented foreigners out.

Another presidential candidate, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, is running into stiff opposition from conservative Republicans because he expanded his state’s Medicaid program, the only health insurance many poor Ohioans have.

In our politics today, there’s increasing contempt for those who need help. It’s alarming.

On the other hand, a study by Indiana University’s school of philanthropy expects total charitable giving in America to increase 4.8 percent this year and 4.9 percent in 2016.

And while Ohioans firmly rejected an initiative that would have legalized marijuana, including medical marijuana needed by severely epileptic children, which a majority of people favor, that rejection was attributed to a provision that inexplicably would have created a marijuana monopoly for 10 groups of investors.

SO THE EVIDENCE IS mixed. What is probably going on here is frustration and anger at political stalemate along with a poignant cry to “give us new faces.” Washington is broken. The immigration system is broken. The health care system is broken. The concept of fair wages is broken.

By extension, the politicians are saying America is broken.

But that’s not what Americans think. They think the problem is leadership.

This is the problem: If next year’s presidential election were held right now, Hillary Clinton would get 47 percent of the vote and Ben Carson, the retired neurosurgeon, would get 47 percent.

Of course, a lot will happen in a year.

But it’s clear that Americans are almost evenly

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divided between those who think government can and should solve the major problems society faces, and those who want private enterprise to take charge, almost unfettered by government restrictions.

Half the people want political compromise; half do not.

Half the people want to make drastic cuts in government services no matter who gets hurt; half the people are willing to put up with bureaucracy and even waste, fraud and abuse to keep such services coming.

There is no short-term way to “fix” this. Whoever wins the White House next November will struggle to get anything accomplished … unless we change how we think and talk.

HILLARY CLINTON shouldn’t say, even jokingly, that Republicans are her “enemy.” Carson shouldn’t compare Obamacare to Nazism. Voters must not give credence to Donald Trump’s insistence he should be president because he’s the loudest, rudest and richest. Marco Rubio can’t assume his youth, heritage and dismissive attitude toward his onetime mentor mean he deserves the presidency.

Voters must demand civility and thoughtfulness. They must insist on serious policy proposals and in-depth knowledge about our problems.

An Iowa man recently said, “I’m for Ben Carson because he doesn’t yell.”

Really, that is not the gold standard for choosing the most powerful leader in the world.

Nobody promised democracy would be easy.

But it’s been around for a long time; there’s no reason it can’t work as it is supposed to work.

More pragmatism, less ideology and more compassion won’t mean losing our American values but rather keeping them.

Illinois Budget Stalemate

132 days

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

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Wife doesn’t want her man to let his hair down Dear Abby, My husband, who has a beautiful head of dark curly hair, decided to let it grow. It is now about halfway down his back.

Sometimes, he braids it or pulls it into a ponytail.

Other times, he wears it down and it falls loose.

The problem is, I can’t bear to look at him.

He has always been clean-cut and had short hair. But as time has gone on and many of his friends have begun losing their hair, he says he wants to grow his out while he can.

I know that in the grand scheme of life, hair shouldn’t be an issue, but I can’t seem to get past this. I think it’s because of the way he

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

used to look. I can’t talk to him about it because he really likes his hair.

This feels like my problem, but how can I deal with it?

– Too Much of a Good Thing Dear Too Much, If you can’t look at your spouse because his flow-

ing tresses are a turnoff, this must be affecting many aspects of your marriage.

Although he likes his hair long, if you address it in those terms, he might be willing to listen.

However, just as women should be free to wear their hair the way they want, the same should apply to males.

P.S. I’m surprised his friends want to hang around with a walking reminder that they are follicly challenged.

Dear Abby, My wife and I went to a Mexican resort with five other couples for a 7-day vacation. On the second day, one of the wives, “Sandra,” received the news

that her sister “Kate” had died unexpectedly. The funeral would not be held until 2 days after we returned.

Sandra’s husband was furious at the family member for calling.

What did they expect her to do, hop a plane?

We were all affected by Sandra’s loss. The first 2 days. all five couples were having a ball. After that call. it was like someone popped the balloon – it was never the same for any of us.

Some of us feel they could have waited until the last day before calling, although I personally think they should have waited until she got home.

Sandra and Kate were

completely dissimilar and not close. Even Sandra said, “Well, at least I had 2 good days of vacation.”

Should the family have waited?

– Disgusted in Wisconsin Dear Disgusted, It depends, I think, upon the dynamics in the sisters’ family and to what degree Kate’s death was a shock to everyone. When death happens out of the blue, people sometimes react emotionally rather than rationally, which might be why the relative called immediately.

I agree with the friends who said the sad news could have been conveyed on the last day

of the trip. Had Sandra been told immediately upon her return home, she might have been grateful. On the other hand, she also might have been furious, saying, “How could you keep this from me?”

That said, in my opinion it would have been kinder to let Sandra and her husband enjoy their holiday, since it was already too late to rush to the sister’s bedside.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Tuesday, Nov. 10 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815499-4866.

Sauk Valley Community College retiree breakfast, 9 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon, 815-626-3787.

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

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

Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-6263467.

Sterling High School Class of ’41 breakfast, 9 a.m., The Spot Restaurant, Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-6263164.

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

Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

La Leche League, 10 a.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena, Dixon, 815-2883371.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323253.

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

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

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

pin Ave., Dixon.

Sterling Rotary Club, noon, YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

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

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

Dealing With Grief, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Free blood pressure screening, 3:30-5 p.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

Operation Support, 5:30 p.m., Dixon American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St. Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

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

Downstairs, west door.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2820.

Franklin Grove Public Library Board, 6:30 p.m., library, 112 S. Elm St., Franklin Grove, 815456-2823.

Rock River Valley VietNow, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

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

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

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

Rock Falls Lodge 936 AF & AM, 7:30 p.m., 117 W. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, home meeting, call 815-284-2589.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Editor’s note: Cancellations have not been received for these; check ahead to see if meeting.

Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

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

Rock River Center Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Health Department Free blood pressure clinic, 730-8:30 a.m., J.J.’s Restaurant, 337 N. Main Ave., Milledgeville, 815-772-4213.

Whiteside County Health Department Free blood pressure clinic, 8:30-9:30 a.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown, 815-772-4213.

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

Henry Pratt Retiree breakfast, 9 a.m., Red Apple, 1130 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

Mercy Nursing free Blood pressure check, 9-10:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St. Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013 or 800-782-1584.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Blood pressure check, 10:3011:30 a.m., Lee County Council On Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-2117.

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

Blood pressure check, 11:30 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Lunch and Learn, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-

288-4673.

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

Lee County Welfare Council, noon, Mr. Tequila, 844 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Milledgeville Woman’s Club, 1:30 p.m., Milledgeville library, 18 W. Fifth St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

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

Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

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

Sauk Valley Gold Wing Riders, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Rock Falls Candlelight, 2200 First Ave., 815-625-6763.

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

AMVETS 123, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

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

Northern Illinois Divers Association, 7:30 p.m., Angelo’s II, 2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Northern Illinois Star Gazers meeting, 7:30 p.m., Room 3G12, biology lab, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-288-2852.

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

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

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Live from New York, it was a snooze Despite the pre-air outcries, Trump didn’t tower over ‘Saturday Night Live’ Tribune News Service

In the end, the anticipation far outpaced – trumped, you might say – the reality.

For weeks, people had fretted about Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump being given a chance to host “Saturday Night Live.”

Free advertising, they said. Unfair!

But Saturday’s show was one of the genuine duds in the recent history of the NBC late-night warhorse, and that’s saying something. “SNL” didn’t seem to know what to do with Trump beyond, mostly, a string of late appearances in sketches that sapped whatever meager power they had managed to muster.

Here are five thoughts on Trump hosting “SNL”: 1. Larry David as Bernie Sanders should have

been the host. There was more life in David’s brief caricature of the Vermont socialist seeking the Democratic presidential nomination than in all of Trump’s onstage moments combined. “I’m not talking about fancy coins like dimes and quarters,” David/Sanders said in a plea for donations found in a household cleaning device.

“I’m Bernie Sanders, and I want your vacuum pennies.” Unfortunately, the David moments came early, and the rest of the show went on like, for instance, a presidential campaign being fought months in advance of the calendar year of the actual election.

2. The monologue, which sets the mood for a host’s evening, was a snooze. Not even Taran Killam and Darrell Hammond doing their ver-

AP

Demonstrators chant Saturday in New York, during a protest against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s hosting “Saturday Night Live.” sions of Trump beside Trump could save this TV moment. At least there was a laugh in cast member Aidy Bryant feigning exasperation at Trump mistaking her for his longtime nemesis Rosie

O’Donnell.

3. Trump walks away unscathed. He didn’t particularly help himself in his apparent quest to become president, but the “short-fingered vulgarian,” as Spy Magazine

used to call Trump in the 1980s, didn’t hurt himself either. He poked just enough fun his own way to seem a good sport but, whether playing the laser harpist in a low-rent band or a sleazy record producer, he stayed mostly above the proceedings, reading his lines with a smirk that suggested he thought he was getting the better of this deal.

4. So why did “SNL” bring him on? The show took its shots at Trump in the first sketch after the monologue, which imagined the year as 2018, Trump in the White House, and the many unlikely things he’s promised on the campaign trail having come true. But even having a “president of Mexico” giving President Trump a check to help pay for the border wall between Mexico and the U.S. didn’t land par-

ticularly hard.

5. This was in no way worth the controversy.

The essence of people’s beef with NBC and “SNL” is that they gave free image-polishing airtime to a leading presidential candidate. They did, and they’ll be hard pressed to offer anything like the equivalent to that still massive group of Republican hopefuls, although I think we all look forward to walk ons from Bobby Jindal and Lindsey Graham.

Meanwhile, the only time Trump’s presence boosted the show a notch was in a better than average Drunk Uncle sketch, which hinged on Bobby Moynihan’s character being a Trump supporter.

Getting a line about Trump and Drunk Uncle both loving white Russians hardly seems worth the fuss.

Community coffee, 10 a.m.

Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Sing-a-long with Margo, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

G.E. Retired ladies luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Forest Inn, 20657 Lincoln Road/U.S. Route 30, Morrison, 815-772-4557.

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

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

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

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

Euchre, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave.,

Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Nov. 9 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3251.

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

Beginning euchre, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Reservations: 815-622-9230 or 828-461-7979 Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., White-

side County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

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

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

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

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-622-8838.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

Kings on Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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Luc de Clapiers, an 18thcentury French essayist, said, “The most absurd and reckless aspirations have sometimes led to extraordinary success.”

That is true. Even at the bridge table, a reckless line of play can work out well, when the cards are favorably distributed. However, in newspaper columns and classes, recklessness is costly.

In this deal, for example, how should South play in three no-trump after West leads the heart jack to dummy’s queen?

North’s sequence showed game-forcing values, at least one four-card major and fiveplus clubs. (Probably East did well not to overcall two spades.

North would have doubled, and the contract could have been defeated by two tricks.

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would have led his shorter major.)

South starts with five top tricks: two spades and three hearts. It looks easy to play on diamonds to get those four extra winners. But if the defender with the ace wins the second round of the suit and switches to spades, declarer probably won’t see his hand again until it is too late.

Instead, South should lead a club at trick two. Suppose East wins and shifts to the spade queen.

Now declarer must win in the dummy and lead a diamond – not a reckless club. If East takes this trick, South gets two spades, three hearts and four diamonds. If East ducks, South wins in his hand, cashes the heart ace, then leads his club queen to take two spades, two hearts, one diamond and four clubs. © 2015 UFS

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ROCK FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

Student of the Month: Kierstyn Summers K

ierstyn Summers, 17, of Rock Falls, is Rock Falls High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s October Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Melissa and Tony Summers and she has a brother, Devon, 14.

Favorite class: Computer graphics. I really enjoy the design aspect of the class, and the Photoshop program is a blast. I have never taken an art class before this, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really cool to learn about the rules of a composition and what works well in a photo or design.

Least-favorite class: Definitely AP chemistry 2. Being an AP class makes it hard enough, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been good at science, so the whole class is an uphill battle for me. My teacher is phenomenal, but she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fix my hatred for science.

Favorite teacher: Deena Gallentine, who taught me precalculus last year and statistics this year. Her personality is a lot like mine, and she teaches one of my favorite subjects, so she already has the upper hand. Even more than that, she has always been willing to help me when I need it.

School activities: The fall play, the spring play/ musical, Speech Team, and National Honor Society.

Civic, church, volunteer or other activities: I sing and play keyboard for my church, the Sterling First Church of the Nazarene. I also help out

App: Facebook Food: French fries Game or activity: Solitaire Actor: Tom Hiddleston Movies: â&#x20AC;&#x153;13 Going on 30â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Napoleon Dynamiteâ&#x20AC;?

TV shows: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burgersâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kevin from Workâ&#x20AC;?

Sports team: The Cubs? Pretty much anyone from Illinois. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not very sporty.

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Kierstyn Summers, 17, of Rock Falls, is Rock Falls High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s October Student of the Month. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involved in school plays, loves to sing, and is planning a major in music, design, or mass media. in the nursery and with vacation Bible school in the summer whenever I can.

Do you have a job? I work at Subway in Rock Falls.

After high school: I am hoping to attend either Illinois State University or Olivet Nazarene University and major in something to do with music, design, or mass media.

What is something you learned in high school that you think you will never use? Stoichiometry, which is used to find how much of a substance

you can get from another substance, or something like that. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chemistry.

What kind of music are you listening to? I really love â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s alternative music. My favorite bands are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, and Pearl Jam. I also really like Frank Sinatra. Total opposites.

Do you have a hobby?

Not really. I just walk around singing most of the time.

Is there a celebrity whom you look like? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told I look like Taylor Swift. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really see it, but hey, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a

pretty awesome person to be compared to, so I definitely take it as a compliment.

What is one thing in your life you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do without? Music. I am constantly either listening to it or making it myself. It is my favorite pastime.

What is your advice for surviving high school?

Have fun, get involved, and be different.

What scares you?

Everything, to be honest, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go with rollercoasters for now. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly â&#x20AC;&#x153;fear of the unknownâ&#x20AC;? that freaks me

out. Like, will I go upside down? Will I throw up?

Will I cry? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather not find out.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something about you that nobody knows? I coordinate my closet by color and sleeve length.

If you could ask President Obama any question, what would it be?

Do you think the people who spoof you on Saturday Night Live are a better Obama than you?

If you can try any job for a day, what would it be? A famous singer. I would love to experience a day in their life while they were out on tour preparing for a concert.

If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where would it be?

I have wanted to go to Tokyo, Japan, for a long time. I want to experience the culture there, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen a big city that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in the United States. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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School works to rein in sprawl on campus

Sickness of 70 linked to cider

Space could be better utilized, official says URBANA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is trying to rein in expansion of space on its campus.

The university approved a new policy this summer for â&#x20AC;&#x153;zero net growthâ&#x20AC;? as part of an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, the (Champaign) News-Gazette reported.

According to the policy, construction or leasing new space wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be permitted if it increases total square footage the campus owns or uses.

The policyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to

stay within 21 million square feet, which was the campusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total building square footage as of July 1, not including the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Park. One million square feet of building space was added from 2008 to 2014, said Michael Bass, senior associate vice president and deputy comptroller.

Under the policy, the university has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;space bankâ&#x20AC;? that stores square footage from demolished buildings or vacated leased space. Planners of new buildings can deduct space from the bank.

Exceptions to the policy can be made when the new buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benefit outweighs the increased

square footage.

Matthew Tomaszewski, associate provost for capital planning, said the provostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office maintains the space bank, and that any withdrawals or exceptions require review by the Chancellorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Review Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really to get the colleges to be good stewards of the existing space they have,â&#x20AC;? Tomaszewski said.

The policy is one of many new sustainability efforts that will go in the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new master plan, which is scheduled for completion in May 2017, Bass said.

Bass said the university will need new facilities in housing, athletics and

elsewhere. Tomaszewski said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been some concern from of the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colleges about the zero net growth policy, including questions about situations when added space is absolutely necessary.

Ben McCall, associate director at the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment, said the idea of each unit getting a new building â&#x20AC;&#x153;doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really make sense for our campus as a whole.â&#x20AC;? He said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to replace old buildings with energyefficient ones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of space on campus that could be better utilized,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Small school districts band together to share ideas development and collaboration opportunities like in larger districts.

Central A&M Middle School Principal Ryan Scott said the answer to that problem was to create the learning community to let teachers get together. Scott said the goal is to serve as a resource to each other, because schools are all â&#x20AC;&#x153;teaching the same thing.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in the trenches with similar goals and resources, so we might as well help each other,

because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re kind of limited and isolated,â&#x20AC;?

Scott said.

Okaw Valley Middle School Principal Ross Forlines said the idea was for teachers, including those who are the only ones in a subject at their school, to meet and bounce ideas off each other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in the same boat with small schools, struggling economies,â&#x20AC;?

Frolines said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re teaching same stuff to similar demographics, so why not share?â&#x20AC;?

Nicole Cunningham, the only literature teacher at Okaw Valley Middle School, said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helpful to share ideas with others in her subject. Nathan Bohannon, who teaches language arts at Central A&M, said he told those in his small group of colleagues how he gradually introduces concepts in the weeks before a research paper is due.

Scott said science and math teachers met in September, and are interested in meeting again in the spring.

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Premature burial delays funeral for familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s matriarch CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A planned Chicago funeral didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take place Saturday because the person to be remembered had already been buried.

WBBM-TV reported the family of Ella Mae Rutledge was at Leak and

are investigating gastrointestinal symptoms among people who drank cider during a fall festival called the Pike County Color Drive.

Officials are testing for E. coli bacteria and a microscopic parasite called cryptosporidium.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is assisting with the investigation.

The fall festival was held Oct. 17 and 18 at several locations in Pike County.

PITTSFIELD (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Health officials in two western Illinois counties say the count of people with suspected illness linked to apple cider has risen to 70.

The Quincy HeraldWhig reported thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the updated tally from the health departments of Pike and Adams counties. The departments

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The community arose after the principals of Central A&M, Moulton and Okaw Valley middle schools took a class together, the (Decatur) Herald and Review reported. A top concern they discussed was that teachers in small districts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have professional

also heard Tokyo is very clean, and that would be interesting to see, considering how large the city is.

What is the last good book you read? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Great Gatsbyâ&#x20AC;? by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The love story is beautiful, and the ending ripped my heart out and stomped on it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when you know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good book.

I was devastated by the ending.

What is your proudest moment? Watching my little brother graduate from eighth grade. He got quite a few awards, not only for his grades, but also for his character, and that is what meant the most to me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always known how great of a kid he is, but seeing it recognized by others made me teary-eyed.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite the extraordinary kid, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to call him my brother.

Who is your hero/role model? Jesus Christ. A role model is someone you strive to be like, and as a Christian, it is my calling to live my life as he did. As for the hero part, he surely did save my life.

Is there anything else you want people to know about you? My lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy in a nutshell is to always be happy.

Shout out: To all the sweet ladies from my church who give me newspaper clippings of myself when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the paper, thank you and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you Sunday!

What is your favorite:

Sons Funeral Home to approve the body for visitation when family members determined the body they were viewing couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be their mother.

Monique Williams says the deceased woman had long fingernails, not short

like her mothers. And when she pulled away the wig on the woman, she saw black hair, not the gray of her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Williams says after Leak representatives showed her three other bodies, it was determined her moth-

er had already been buried Friday by another family.

Rutledgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was exhumed and returned to the funeral home.

In a statement, Leak and Sons said it had no comment in deference to the families involved.

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New model aims to change culture of system Doctors treat people, rather than symptoms CHICAGO (AP) – Every time JoAnna James took her husband, Lawrence, to the doctor, she left the hospital without understanding what was wrong with him.

“You ask [doctors] to break it down so you can understand what they are saying, and they make you feel like there is something wrong with you,” said James, 67.

Frustrated, the couple signed up 2 years ago for an experimental program at the University of Chicago Medicine. The James’ new primary care doctor explained Lawrence’s prostate cancer diagnosis and every procedure that followed until they understood each of them.

“She speaks your language,” JoAnna James said.

The Comprehensive Care Program, funded with a $6.1 million federal grant, is an example of a new model of care aimed at changing the culture of America’s health care system to one where doctors treat people rather than symptoms.

For example, when Lawrence James became too sick to leave the house, the program sent a doctor to the couple’s home.

After he died in the spring, the couple’s doctor alerted special-

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Burgess Square Health Center resident John Kurland, 65, describes the outings he takes with the center’s administrator, Neal Glein, during an Oct. 22 interview in Westmont. Their trips to downtown Chicago and to baseball games is part of the facility’s efforts to provide person-centered care for residents. ists treating JoAnna James, in case her health deteriorated.

The individualized model of care, called “person-centered care” or “patient-centered care,” is based on the concept that costs can be reined in by preventing expensive emergency room visits. It is beginning to take hold among those caring for the sickest and oldest patients. But by far, the fee-for-service model, where doctors are paid for the services they provide regardless of the outcome, is still the main system in the United States.

“It’s hard to change what’s been embedded in concrete for decades,” said Robert Beren-

son, a fellow at the Urban Institute and co-author of “The Road to Making Patient-Centered Care Real: Policy Vehicles and Potholes.” He added, “There is a lot of resistance from major stakeholders that do well in the status quo.”

One hurdle to overcome is getting people to buy into the concept. Its wonky name makes people think it’s just a gimmick to cut services, experts say.

A poll of Americans age 40 and over conducted this year

by The Associated PressNORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed some skepticism among those who have

not tried this new kind of care.

More than half of people receiving or providing care without a single health care manager, an aspect of person-centered care, didn’t think their care would improve much if they had one, while more than three quarters of those who had one said it improved things a lot.

Lynda Crandall, executive director of Pioneer Network, a nonprofit promoting a culture change in nursing homes, said some nursing facilities have adopted person-centered care measures on paper, but in reality, the concept is not being put in place. They might have a document that notes a resident’s wish to shower at night, but the resident might only get to shower in the morning for lack of staff, she said.

To fully evolve, there should be financial incentives for those who embrace the new model of care, said Dr. Marshall Chin, a professor of medicine and health care ethics at the University of Chicago who focuses on health disparities.

The federal government is beginning to align payment with this kind of care, but critics including the American Health Care Association say much more is needed. The association, which represents nursing facilities and other health care providers, points to proposed regu-

lations that require additional training for staff on patientcentered care and on preventing hospitalizations and infections.

The association says the proposed rules are asking for “too much, too soon and at too great cost,” and it wants federal regulators to slow down implementation, loosen definitions and revise cost estimates.

“Good quality of care comes with a cost, period,” said John Vrba, chief executive of Burgess Square Health Care & Rehabilitation Centre in Westmont.

At the center, person-centered care takes different shapes.

Some residents get a cup of coffee as soon as they wake up, while others sleep late into the morning. Sometimes, an administrator takes a resident on sporadic trips to downtown Chicago. Every month, a resident gets to decide how to decorate the activities’ calendar.

Neal Glein, the facilities administrator, said the center runs a deficit of $36 per day for each of its 30 residents on Medicaid, or about one-quarter of its residents. On top of that, in Illinois payments are usually 6 months to 9 months late, he said. And there is no reimbursement for activities, such as outings, that help with residents’ mental wellbeing.

“That’s where the struggle comes in,” Glein said.

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Millions vote in Myanmar polls YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – With tremendous excitement and hope, millions of citizens voted Sunday in Myanmar’s historic general election that will test whether the military’s long-standing grip on power can be loosened, with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s party expected to secure an easy victory.

In a country that was under military rule for

almost a half-century, many of the eligible 30 million voters cast ballots for the first time in what was billed as the nation’s most free election ever.

It was the first time even for Suu Kyi, the epitome of the democracy movement who had defied the junta for decades.

Wearing her trademark thazin flowers in her hair, a smiling Suu Kyi, 70, arrived at the polling station near her lakeside residence, where she was mobbed by hundreds of journalists.

She quickly cast her vote and left without speaking to reporters.

Vote counting began immediately, and hundreds of supporters gathered under umbrellas at the opposition National League for Democracy party’s office hoping to see results. But party functionaries announced that results would not be available until today, and that Kyi would not address the crowd as expected, urging the crowds to return today.

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Leanna Mulvihill drives a pickup truck Oct. 30 at the Hudson Valley Farm Business Incubator in New Paltz, New York. The incubator provides young farmers such as Mulvihill with guidance, farm equipment and below-market rents for 3 years to help them get on their feet.

Young, idealistic farmers keeping land in production Many interested in organic aspect NEW PALTZ, N.Y. (AP) – Hauling feed, herding pigs, long hours. Farming is hard. And 25-year-old Leanna Mulvihill loves it.

Young farmers like Mulvihill are bright green shoots in a field full of old growth. Farmers, on average, are getting older, and millennials eager to get their fingernails dirty on sustainable farms are welcome.

“You’re not going into farming when you’re a young person now if you’re not idealistic,” Mulvihill said from the bed of a pickup she had loaded with hay. “It’s definitely an uphill battle.”

The average age of U.S. farmers has been climbing for decades and is now 58. A large concern is that the number of farmers past typical retirement age is growing faster than those under 35, meaning the pipeline could be emptying faster than it’s filling up.

Organic farmers tend to be younger – 53 years old in the latest agricultural census. There is no hard count on the number of young farmers coming into the field who are either certified organic by the government or simply follow sustainable practices, like Mulvihill.

But there is broad anecdotal evidence that young farmers with an interest in growing healthy, local food are helping keep farmland in production.

“They tend to be very interested in local. They tend to be very interested in organic as the future path they want to travel on,” said Kathleen Merrigan, who traveled extensively when she was deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “They tend to be college graduates, and from a whole lot of different disciplines.”

Mulvihill, for instance, was studying environmental engineering in college when she decided farming was a better fit. In her new venture, Four Legs Farm, she raises pigs and lambs for meat shares.

Merrigan, who now runs the sustainability program at George Washington University, said while there are many young people who want to get into farming, the hard part for many of them is being able to stay in business, given steep costs of land and equipment.

Organic farms can actually provide a quicker route to profits because farmers can fetch higher prices.

Premiums paid to organic farmers can range 29 to 32 percent above conventional prices, according to a study published this summer by Washington

State University researchers. That means an organic farmer can make a living on fewer acres.

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, 31-year-old Seth Matlick said he has been able to turn a profit on his 5-acre Vida Verde Farm, mostly by selling vegetables to local restaurants.

He uses organic methods but is not certified organic.

“This year, we bought a new tractor, some tools,” he said. “We pretty much doubled in size, acreagewise. It’s slow and modest growth. But it’s manageable.”

The back-to-the-land philosophy of organic agriculture also fits in with millennials’ welldocumented interest in healthy food.

“I think there’s an element of it being hip and cool, ... and it’s an alternative. So it’s not run of the mill. It’s about the earth,” said Nate Lewis, a 32-yearold farmer in Olympia, Washington, who is senior crops and livestock specialist for the Organic Trade Association.

In places like New York’s Hudson Valley – a region rife with development pressure – the move to keep farmland is closely linked to helping fledgling farmers. Groups have built a support system to help those new farmers succeed in a notoriously tough business.

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• The Sterling Golden Warriors stood toe-to-toe with the top-seeded Washington Panthers in a defensive struggle at Roscoe Eades Stadium. It turned out the Warriors made one too many turnovers to upend the favored Panthers in a 12-7 loss.

• It’s not often that a team can take the field against the Newman Comets and be able to equal their talent much less better it. Bishop McNamara was able to both on Saturday. The Comets fought hard in an uphill battle, but lost 34-14.

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DEFENSE NEVER RESTS AT ROSCOE Third quarter interception return proves to be difference in physical 5A battle

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STERLING – Elation was ripped from the throats of Sterling football fans Saturday just as quickly as the ball was jarred out of the arms of quarterback Sterling Thornton by Washington’s Adam Robison.

The ball hit the ground and was recovered by another defender, and the last-ditch hopes for a Golden Warriors’ comeback were smothered with them.

Three plays later, the clock ran out and the top-seeded Panthers escaped Roscoe Eades Stadium with a 12-7 win in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs.

“This truly is the toughest day of the year for a coach,” Sterling coach Jon Schlemmer said.

“This has been a great group to work with, and it gave everything it had.

“They played their hearts out, but there were just a few too many mistakes and the turnovers hurt. It just wasn’t our day.”

Moments before the fumble, the Sterling (8-3) offense, which had been stagnant all day save for a long touchdown pass in the first half, finally seemed to be finding rhythm.

The Warriors took possession at their own 25 with 2:31 left after the eighth punt on the day for Washington (11-0).

Thornton rushed for 2 yards on first down and had 15 yards tacked on to it thanks to a Washington penalty. That gave Sterling its fifth first down of the game.

Thornton overshot Grant Jacoby on first down from the 43 on a pass down the middle of the field. He then hit Jordan Asbury for a completion on the sideline that gave Sterling a third-and-inches that Thornton picked up.

The Warriors gained 2 yards on the next three plays, but extended their season for a few brief moments when Thornton and Asbury connected on a 9-yard pass on fourth down.

Thornton fumbled on the next play, and the Panthers ran out the clock.

“They were a very good defense,” Thornton said. “They run a lot of different tricks like our defense, which makes it tough. I thought our line did

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ABOVE: Sterling’s Keegan Kaye (13) and Washington’s Justin Hurd (54) scramble for a loose ball during Saturday’s 5A playoff game at Roscoe Eades Stadium. Washington won 12-7.

BELOW: Sterling’s Grant Jacoby tries to get past Washington’s Jared Urban during Saturday’s game.

Star of the game: Garrett Frank, Washington, 35-yard interception return for a touchdown Key performers: Christian Uphoff, Washington, 101 rushing yards, 1 TD; Sterling defense, allowed 6 points, 199 total yards Up next: 5A quarterfinals, Champaign Centennial (10-1) at Washington (11-0)

great and our defense was great.

I take complete responsibility for this loss. I had too many turnovers.”

Thornton was intercepted four times on a day when the wind gusted across the field.

The most costly pick came on the first drive of the second half when a Thornton pass wobbled out of his hands while he was being hit and landed in the hands of Washington’s Garrett Frank at the Sterling 35.

Frank weaved through Warriors and dove for the pylon.

The ball came out as he hit the pylon, but the officials ruled

he had crossed the line before fumbling the ball.

“I don’t think people expected a game like this,” Washington coach Darrell Crouch said.

“I think some thought it’d be high scoring, but both defenses played great. Frank made the big play to get the lead.”

It was the 11th defensive or special teams touchdown of the season for Washington, who played without several key offensive players. Quarterback Brock Crothers also was taken to the hospital during the third quarter after a hard hit.

Sterling’s defense kept them

in it in the second half, twice turning away Washington on drives deep in its own territory.

Sam Wike and Treay Martin both brought down backup quarterback Dylan Simpson on the last play of the third quarter on a sack that moved the ball back from the 13-yard line to the 24. Martin sacked Simpson again on the next drive to move the ball from the 14 to the 28.

“I thought Dylan played well,” Crouch said. “Those two sacks weren’t really his fault. They just caught us with some good calls, and he didn’t have anywhere to go.”

The Washington offense was

held to 199 total yards, but 66 of those came on a reverse to Christian Uphoff for a touchdown in the second quarter.

“That’s a play we worked on in practice, and our assistant coaches talked me into it,” Crouch said. “I am glad they did. They were crashing hard, so we thought we could catch them off guard.”

Uphoff had 101 rushing yards on five rushes, and he had three receptions for 21 yards.

“Our defense answered the call every time we needed them,” Schlemmer said. “But they’ve been doing that all year.

The only real big play was on a reverse, and that was a good call on their part.”

Sterling had 112 yards of offense against a defense that was led by Robison, a 6-2, 225pound defensive lineman.

Sterling’s lone touchdown came on a 53-yard catch and run from Thornton to Turner Morse in the first quarter.

“We had them in the coverage we wanted, and we knew if we completed it, that it would be a huge play,” Schlemmer said. “We were hoping for a few more of those, but it just didn’t happen.”

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TERLING – Senior Sterling Thornton would probably be the first to admit there have been plenty of perks to being quarterback for the Sterling Golden Warriors.

Over the last couple seasons, Thornton has set records and reached marks that are nearly unmatched for a Warrior signal caller.

He’s gained the kind of smalltown fame that young boys dream about when they first lace up shoulder pads and learn how to make and take hard tackles.

His face and name have appeared in ink in this paper and probably a dozen others across the state. He’s probably been mentioned on TV, and done his share of talking to the media.

But Saturday afternoon wasn’t a perk of the job.

The Golden Warriors lost 12-7 to top-seeded Washington at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

After the game, there was only one finger being pointed: It was Thornton’s, and he was pointing it right back at

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But Thornton isn’t shy about taking responsibility.

That’s part of the gig as himself. quarterback – whether “I take all the blame you’re talking about the for this loss,” Thornton Golden Warriors or the said. “Our defense did Chicago Bears. more than enough that “Sterling will get over we should have won this this,” Sterling coach Jon game. Our line did its job. Schlemmer said. “He’s The guys on the outside such a competitor, and did their job. I just didn’t today doesn’t diminish all do mine.” the things he’s done for The numbers certainly this program. He’s been support Thornton’s state- an amazing kid to coach.” ment. He completed 7 of Thornton has oodles of 18 attempts for 78 yards physical talent, but he and one touchdown and showed Saturday why four interceptions – one he’s been such a good being a pick six that proleader. vided the difference in the He’ll take those skills to score. some school next year, And when the ball was and whether he’s taking fumbled on the Warriors’ snaps or shooting baslast-chance drive, it came kets, he’ll be a valuable out of Thornton’s hands. member of that team.

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Sterling quarterback Sterling Thornton drops back to throw during Saturday’s 5A second-round playoff game against Washington at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

Thornton took responsibility for the 12-7 loss to the Panthers.

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Newman’s Teagan McKenna runs Saturday during the 1A state meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Fast starts foil local girls Grady, McKenna fade fast in 1A race

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PEORIA – As the only two runners from the Sauk Valley competing in the Class 1A state meet, Amboy-LaMoille’s Megan Grady and Newman’s Tegan McKenna didn’t know a whole lot of competitors at Detweiller Park more than they knew each other.

Before the race, Grady and McKenna met up and wished each other well.

They talked about how Grady was racing out of the same starting box as two-time defending race champion Anna Sophia Keller of Effingham St. Anthony.

“I gave her a big hug, and told her to keep Anna Sophia in her sights,” McKenna said.

Starting on the far leftside box, Grady was one runner behind Keller when the starting shot sounded. Having Keller in her sight initially was a sign of motivation, but the farther the two grew apart on the course, the farther Grady dropped from a top- 15 spot after the halfmile mark.

Grady finished 69th with a time of 19 minutes, 25 seconds – six places behind last year, and a far cry from the top 40 finish she had her freshman year.

After the race, confidence in herself was heavily on her mind.

“I’ll say it was a tough race, but I say that every year,” Grady said. “I could have done it, I should have done it, but I didn’t.”

“I just don’t have the confidence to do it. Everyone tells me that I can, but then inside I think I can. So it’s really a mental problem thus far – I know I can do it, but when I get out there, I don’t think I can. I really, really, need to work on it.”

Grady, a junior, entered the first turn after the starting straightaway in fifth place, and fell backward after that. By about the 2-mile mark, she fell back just under the top 50.

“I let go when I shouldn’t have let go,” Grady said.

“That was the main problem. I just kind of dropped, and people kept passing me. My legs just freeze up when I drop.”

McKenna also had a fast start, clocking a 6:05 first-mile. That wasn’t great news for the Comet junior. Having run a similar time earlier in the season, she knew that the last time that happened, she fell backward.

In the final cross country race of the year, it was more of the same, despite reassuring Comets coach Pat Warkins that it wouldn’t happen again.

McKenna finished 100th

with a time of 19:57, struggling to get through the last mile.

“I don’t usually start pretty quick,” McKenna said. “Earlier this year I ran a 6:05 mile, and kind of came back and bit me in the butt. I told my coach earlier today that I wouldn’t be running that.”

Like last year, McKenna didn’t have any of her female teammates to help guide her.

“It’s hard when you’re kind of by yourself,” Warkins said. “You’re out of that routine. Team means a lot, especially in meets like this. She ran a good race. She admitted to me that she probably ran out too fast. That’s not hard to do in a race like this.”

“I feel like I have more motivation with my team behind me,” McKenna said, “but it’s still nice to be here.”

Keller successfully defended her championship, running at paces which would have broken the Detweiller Park course record of 16:02 – set by Glenbard West’s Madeline Perez in 2002.

However, Keller fell off pace just a little and settled on breaking her own small-school record of 16:27, set last year, by 6 seconds.

Grady and Keller struck a conversation just before the race. The two have raced against each other since junior high, but don’t know each other on a personal level quite yet.

“I told her good luck,” Grady said, “and I told her I liked their [red, white and blue] uniforms.

They’re really pretty.”

Unfortunately, the mystique of her position proved to backfire.

“We thought it would be an advantage for her to start where she was with Anna Sophia,” Amboy coach Bob Halberg said.

“It probably turned out to be a little bit of a disadvantage. She didn’t gauge her start very well. Rather than looking around to measure herself to where the rest of the field was, she kind of had her sights sticking behind Anna Sophia.”

Tolono Unity won the 1A team title, 130-157, over Urbana U-High. Last weekend’s Oregon Sectional winner, AnnawanWethersfield junior Kirstie Ramsey, finished fourth in 17:40, leading her Titans team to a fifthplace finish.

Gardner-South Wilmington junior Daly Galloway was the only other runner to break 17 minutes, repeating as runnerup in 16:50.

“Hopefully I’ll get a fourth chance next year,” Grady said. “It’s a learning experience every time I come down here. Hopefully next year.”

PEORIA – Brayden Hamblen was not about to have a mid-race letdown happen again this year.

The Rock Falls junior overcame a bad cramp after the 1-mile mark during last year’s Class 1A state meet at Detweiller Park, and just missed the top 20. Having won all but one Saturday race this season, Hamblen sought one more in a tough state field this year.

Senior teammate Seth Williams was the better runner of the two last year, but this year’s fortune belonged to Hamblen.

Hamblen ran a nearflawless race to finish in third place with a time of 14 minutes, 52 seconds.

In doing so, he became the highest state-placing Rockets runner in school history.

Both Hamblen and Williams ran together for the first couple of miles, with the duo bringing up the rear of a lead pack just outside of 20th place by the half-mile mark.

“This was a great race,” Hamblen said. “I just kind of laid still and played conservative, and then just tried to bust it in the last mile, mileand-a-half. It worked out good on my part.”

As Williams fell off pace a little, Hamblen picked off runner after runner.

Most of the runners were seniors in their final race.

Hamblen was the only non-senior to finish in the top 19. The next-best non-senior was ArthurLovington’s Logan Hall, who finished in 15:20.

“I was just counting heads,” Hamblen said. “I was in the top 15 around the mile. After 2 miles, I just started picking it up and I felt great.”

Hamblen shaved 13 seconds off his Detweiller time from last year. Williams, however, wasn’t able to break his mark

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Rock Falls’ Brayden Hamblen (middle) and Seth Williams (left) run with a pack during the 1A state meet Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Hamblen finished third in a time of 14 minutes, 52 seconds.

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Nerves and lack of sleep the night before bit into Williams’s routine.

“It definitely was not my race today,” said Williams, who finished eighth last year. “I didn’t really have it today. I wasn’t really feeling it. I was a little extra nervous than I should have been.”

Aspirations may have gotten the best of Williams.

“I was hoping for top five,” Williams said. “I was feeling it, but then I hit that mile-and-a-half mark, and came up the hill the second time and was gassed. I just didn’t have it.”

David Villa was the only other Rockets runner to finish in the top 150. The senior finished 149th with a time of 17:14, helping lead Rock Falls to a 14th place finish.

Newman fared three spots better than the Rockets, finishing 11th.

The Comets were led by junior Chris Ahlers, who,

like Hamblen, ran his best race at Detweiller by shaving 38 seconds off his time last year. Ahlers finished 36th with a time of 15:47, a far cry from last year’s 96th-place finish.

Starting off conservatively helped Ahlers improve this time around.

“It was a pretty good run,” Ahlers said. “I’ve never run this fast of a time on this course before. It was a good run, and it was in really good weather.”

The Comets had five top-150 finishers, with the other four sticking together the best they could. Freshmen Spencer Mauch (105th) and Shay Hafner (106th) finished in 16:45, with junior Brady Osborne (110th, 16:49) not too far behind, and senior Ethan Nash (139th, 17:03) within eyesight.

The 11th-place finish was two spots down from where they finished a year ago, but with plenty of young runners returning next year, the Comets look to be a threat at cracking the top 10 next year.

The three local individual runners – Amboy’s Romeo Blackburn, and Sterling’s Dewey Landis and Jacob Gebhardt – all felt they could have done much better than what they finished.

Blackburn and Landis found it difficult to

catch some air at times throughout the course in their respective races.

Blackburn, an Amboy senior, had battled a cold for the past few days – likely picked up during last Saturday’s rainy sectional at Oregon – and finished the 1A race in 49th, clocking in at 16:01.

“I’m pretty dissatisfied,” Blackburn said. “I came in pretty sick, but I didn’t know I was this sick when I started running. I couldn’t really breathe very well.”

In the 2A race, Landis fared almost the same as he did last year. The Golden Warrior junior finished 20th with a time of 15:06 – one spot below and 7 seconds below 1 year ago.

“I still got a medal,” Landis said. “[My time] could have been a little better. I had a good race.

It wasn’t the best, but I’m not complaining really.”

Gebhardt, a sophomore, wanted to stick by Landis as close as possible, and the two hoped to break the 15-minute mark. The two exchanged places in a pack between 25th and 30th places after the half-mile mark before Gebhardt fell back to finish 59th in 15:41.

“I thought I was going to do a lot better,” Gebhardt said. “I’m pretty disappointed. I didn’t do so good today.”

Brothers in Rockets running P

EORIA – His freshman season came and went, as Seth Williams waited about a year before his best challenger, around his age, arrived on the Rock Falls cross country team.

While Williams looked up to guys like Brandt Cole – 3 years ahead of him – Brayden Hamblen was a familiar face. The two teamed together on the Rock Falls Middle School track team: Hamblen ran long distance, and Williams struggled in sprints.

“I was awful in track when I came out,” Williams said. “I did sprints, and I tried doing distance. I thought I wasn’t that good, so my dad forced me to try out for cross country. The rest is history.”

When the summer of 2013 came, the genesis of one of the area’s successful cross country duos had arrived.

Hamblen arrived on the scene as a freshman, and he and the then-sophomore Williams made it a point to log as many summer running miles as possible. Williams pounded pavement for about 450 miles that summer, while Hamblen

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Williams’s performance last year, and Victoria Castaneda’s eighth-place showing in 2008.

“He’s one of the biggest reasons why I am the runner I am today,” Hamblen said of Williams. “He grinds with me every day. It’s been a great pleasure to run with him these past 3 years.”

“Without him, there are days when I couldn’t really push myself,” Williams said. “Without him, I probably wouldn’t have three state medals.”

Saturday marked the end of their cross country partnership. Hamblen was the only nonsenior to finish in the top 19 in the 1A state meet, and has championship aspirations next year.

Williams has college aspirations next year, and is currently looking at potential schools – Illinois State at the forefront of his mind.

“I’ll miss banging it out in practices with him every single day,” Hamblen said. “It was a good run, it’s been fun.”

“I’m a senior, what can I say, it’s my last race ever,” Williams said. “It just happened to be with the pleasure of having Brayden.”

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VOLLEYBALL | 1A WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN SUPERSECTIONAL

Cougars headed back to state Eastland holds off Harvest Christian charge to earn Final Four berth

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

Eastland def.

Harvest Christian 25-12, 25-21

ELGIN – Even with as focused as the Eastland volleyball team has been all season, the Cougars still got caught up in the moment toward the end of the Class 1A Elgin Westminster Christian Supersectional on Saturday afternoon.

Sitting at match point – one point away from a berth in next weekend’s state tournament – after a Heather Larak ace and a Harvest Christian hitting error, the celebration Eastland has been wanting so badly had to wait a few more minutes.

But after Harvest Christian strung together six straight points to make things far more interesting than the Cougars and their fans would have liked, junior Makenzie Fink slammed home one final kill to give Eastland a 25-12, 25-21 victory, and punch its ticket to Redbird Arena.

“They got a little wrapped up in the moment – but it was a really big moment,” longtime coach Kristy Pierce said of her players. “They got a little tight there at the end, but they gathered it back up and got it done.”

It was a slight hiccup in what otherwise has been a dominant postseason performance so far for Eastland (38-1-1). The Cougars cruised through Game 1 thanks to strong serving and the net play of Fink on the outside and Karalicia Kennedy in the middle, leading by at least five points the entire

Star of the match: Makenzie Fink, Eastland, 10 kills Key performers: Ashley Beyers, Eastland, 16 assists, 4 kills, 3 aces; Samantha Johnson, Eastland, 9 points, 5 aces; Karalicia Kennedy, Eastland, 5 kills, 1 block; Mikayla Robinson, Harvest Christian, 9 kills, 1 block Up next: 1A state semifinal, Eastland vs.

Annawan-Wethersfield, 10:30 a.m. Friday at Redbird Arena, Normal a good setter that all I have to do is hit the ball, because it’s right there every time.”

Fink finished with 10 kills, Kennedy added five kills and a block, and Beyers chipped in 16 assists, two kills and those three aces. Bailey DeMichele served for seven points, including three aces, and Bubby Doubler (12 digs) and Larak (9 digs) anchored the back row for the Cougars, who showed the poise Pierce has seen out of them all season.

“We just had to take a deep breath [when they went on their run] and focus on our fundamentals and our form,” Beyers said. “We hit our spots serving, the passes to me were great all match, and we have so many hitters who can put it down.

“It got a little close at the end, but luckily we had built such a big lead and played from ahead the whole match.”

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The Eastland Cougars celebrate their victory in the Class 1A Westminster Christian Supersectional on Saturday against Harvest Christian Academy. The Cougars advanced to the Class 1A state tournament next weekend in Normal. set after an opening 7-2 run forced a timeout by Harvest Christian (24-15).

Game 2 started off with more of the same, as Ashley Beyers and Samantha Johnson both served three consecutive aces in a stretch of nine aces in Eastland’s first 15 points of the set.

“We just had a lot of focus back there [at the service line], and we were hitting our spots,” said Johnson, who had five aces among her nine points. “We work hard on that, and we were able to serve strong today and get them off-balance, and that made it easier to run our offense.”

After a five-point run by the Lions, the Cougars called timeout and refo-

cused, extending the lead to 19-11 after a combo block by Sydney Guentner and Cassidy Logemann.

The Cougars answered another small run by Harvest Christian by getting to match point at 24-15 – and that’s when the Lions started to roar.

Three kills by standout junior hitter Mikayla Robinson (9 kills) and a pair of Eastland hitting errors cut the deficit to 24-21, and forced the Cougars’ final timeout.

“I think the girls just realized that there was no time for nerves with their season on the line,” Harvest Christian coach Carissa Mok said. “The reality of what was happening set in, and they knew they had to pick it up or it was over.”

But like so many times throughout the season, an on-target pass to Beyers led to a set to Fink on the outside, and she finished it off with a hard spike off the Harvest Christian libero’s shoulder to kick off a wild celebration on the court and in the Eastland student section.

“She’s an outstanding outside hitter, and we just couldn’t stop her,” Mok said of Fink. “We worked on getting a block on her, but we couldn’t match what she does during the game.”

“That definitely makes me feel good,” Fink said when told what Mok said about her, “but my teammates helped me a lot.

There was great passing to Ashley, and she’s such

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Sauk downs Olive-Harvey The Skyhawks beat OliveHarvey 80-71 on Saturday, and finished 2-0 at their own Sauk Valley Classic.

Sauk (3-0 overall) was led

by Isaiah Box’s 22 points, four assists and four steals.

Sean Chislom scored three points, but finished with 11 rebounds, three assists and two blocks before fouling out.

Garrett Duffin added 11 points, but was taken to the hospital after he took a knee to the head with 59 seconds to play. Coach Russ Damhoff said Duffin was alert and responsive.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Skyhawks earn national bid The Sauk volleyball team (33-8) earned the second Region IV bid to nationals by going 2-1 in the tournament at College of Lake County.

It is the second consecutive season the Skyhawks earned a national berth.

Sauk beat Moraine Valley and Waubonsee, and lost to McHenry County.

Tressa Schuler, Kiarra Harris and Kayci Howell made the all-region team.

The national tournament runs from Nov. 19-21, in Phoenix, Ari. Schuler had a total of 35 kills and 29 digs. Harris finished her day with 20 kills in the Skyhawks’ 25-16, 25-22, 25-23 win over Waubonsee. Howell had 53 assists.

Sauk started the day with a 20-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-17 win over Moraine Valley. Sauk lost the second match to McHenry 25-16, 25-6, 25-19.

VOLLEYBALL | 2A BUREAU VALLEY SUPERSECTIONAL

Fulton can’t find enough in closing stretches Steamers struggle to score final points of tight games in loss to Orion

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

MANLIUS – The Fulton Steamers team scrapped, clawed and fought their way through two hard-fought sets of supersectional volleyball on Saturday night, but found themselves on the short end when it counted most.

After trading leads all match long with the undefeated Orion Chargers at the Class 2A Bureau Valley Supersectional – neither team led by more than five points the entire way – the Steamers couldn’t find as run when they needed it, and the Chargers advanced to the state tournament with a 25-22, 25-21 victory.

“I think we just got scared toward the end of both games, and we didn’t play with confidence like we normally do,” Fulton senior Camerin Huizenga said. “We started thinking about how they were only a couple of points away from winning, and we tightened up and felt the nerves.

“I feel like we just didn’t play as smart or strong as we could have or should have – but I’m still really proud of how we ended this season.”

In practice Friday and during warm-ups Saturday, Fulton coach Stacy Germann and her staff drilled into the Steamers (31-9) that they needed to be smart hitters against a solid Orion defense.

But as Fulton searched for the gaps in the Charger defense, it got away from what it does best: slam away at the net and force the defense to adjust to its power.

“I think the girls got some mixed messages,” Germann said. “We kept telling them to

Orion def. Fulton 25-22, 25-21 Star of the match: Ashton Lee, Orion, 9 kills, 6 digs, 1 block Key performers: Macy Hancock, Orion, 21 assists, 2 tip-kills; Kati DeBacker, Orion, 6 kills, 1 block; Betsy Leonard, Fulton, 9 kills, 2 blocks; Camerin Huizenga, Fulton, 9 assists, 4 kills, 6 digs; Brooke Huizenga, Fulton, 7 kills Up next: 2A state semifinal, Orion vs. Shelbyville, noon Friday at Redbird Arena, Normal

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The Fulton Steamers react after their Class 2A Bureau Valley Supersectional loss to Orion on Saturday in Manlius. play smart, find the holes, but we started tipping more and hitting less. I think we needed to go back to our strength earlier than we did, because when we hit it hard, they struggled with us.”

There were no struggles for Orion (39-0) at the end of either game. After Fulton closed within 22-21 on Brooke Huizenga’s kill in Game 1, the Chargers scored three of the final four points, one on a combo block and another on a perfectly placed tip-kill by senior setter Macy Hancock.

And after the Steamers tied the score at 20-all on a Betsy Leonard kill in Game 2, Orion scored fiove of the final six points thanks to a block by Ashton Lee, three Fulton hitting errors and a net violation by the Steamers.

“That’s the way this team has been: every time they’ve needed to step up, they find a way to do it,” Orion coach Jack Wheeler

said. “They knew what they had to do, and they went out and got the job done; we had a lot of kids step up for us tonight.”

The key difference was Orion’s ability to string together points, and Fulton’s inconsistency with that same issue. While the Steamers never trailed by more than five points, they also never led by more than three in either game.

The Chargers also scored more points after long rallies, and there were several in the match.

“Winning long rallies is really important, because it gets you some momentum,” Hancock said. “We knew their defense was really scrappy, but we were able to match that. My back row got me some great passes, and that let me set anywhere I wanted – and I know wherever I set it, I have hitters who can put down kills.”

Lee led Orion with nine kills and added six digs, and Kati DeBacker

added six kills. Taylor McCunn had three kills and six digs, Carly DeBaillie added three kills and two blocks, and Hancock chipped in 21 assists and two tip-kills.

Leonard’s nine kills and two blocks led the Steamers, and Camerin Huizenga had nine assists, four kills and six digs.

Brooke Huizenga had seven kills, Taylor Curley added 11 assists and seven digs, and senior libero Averi Leitzen anchored the back row with 14 digs.

“We knew Orion was a great team, but I thought we did a great job of staying with them,” Leitzen said. “I just don’t think we came out with enough energy, our usual energy, and we just didn’t play all the way up to our potential.

“But to finish one step away from state for the second time in 3 years, that’s an opportunity not everybody gets, and to get to do it twice is something special for this team. We knew what we were capable of, having grown up together, and even though this hurts and stinks and feels awful right now, we know we were able to do something special in our careers.”

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NFL

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD

Packs comeback bid falls short Green Bay loses second in a row

BY STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Aaron Rodgers sat on the sideline bench watching the replay of his late-game interception, then threw his tablet to the ground in frustration.

It was that kind of a day for the Green Bay Packers.

The Packers fell behind by 23 points, then rallied in the fourth quarter before falling 37-29 to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. It was Green Bay’s second straight loss after a 6-0 start and could cost it a shot at home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Rodgers threw for 369 yards and four TDs, but was left pondering what could have been.

The Packers got the break they needed when Damarious Randall intercepted Cam Newton with 3:38 left in the game at the Carolina 22, giving Rodgers the ball with his team down by eight points.

But his fourth-andgoal pass was intercepted by linebacker Thomas Davis, allowing the Panthers (8-0) to remain unbeaten.

“We had an opportunity for a pitch-and-catch touchdown, and I got scared by something,” Rodgers said. “I can’t explain. It was a mistake for me, and something I’ll think about on the ride home. I don’t know who was in my face; all I know is I had Randall [Cobb] wide open for a

touchdown.”

Earlier in the game, Julius Peppers refused to give the ball back to Newton after the quarterback scored a touchdown, instead electing to toss the ball down the field in the opposite direction. Newton retrieved the ball and gave it to a fan.

And, down by 37-14 in the fourth quarter, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix began jawing at Peppers, who was seated on the bench. Peppers stood up and talked back before B.J. Raji stepped in, shoving Clinton-Dix backward.

“It doesn’t concern me,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. “It’s football. Things happen on the sidelines. It’s a product of us not playing to our standard. Sometimes things like that happen. I have no concerns.”

Newton threw for 297 yards as the Panthers took an important step toward securing home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Every other NFC team has at least two losses, including the Packers (6-2).

Carolina has now won 12 straight regular-season games, including seven straight at home.

It was the second straight game the Panthers nearly surrendered a commanding fourth quarter lead.

Carolina lost a 17-point lead on Monday night to Indianapolis before rallying to win 29-26 in overtime.

NASCAR SPRINT CUP

Boys cross country Saturday’s results Class 1A State Finals at Detweiller Park, Peoria 3 miles Team scores 1. Tolono Unity 30, 2. Shelbyville 124, 3. St. Joseph-Ogden 145, 4. Robinson 183, 5. Elmwood 192, 6. Monticello 230, 7. El Paso-Gridley 265, 8. Freeburg 270, 9. Johnsburg 279, 10. Harvest Christian 317, 11. Newman 349, 12. Eureka 352, 13. Liberty 393, 14. Rock Falls 395, 15. IVC 399, 16. Pinckneyville 420, 17. Beecher 432, 18. Nashville 443, 19.

Steeleville 458, 20. Bloomington Central Catholic 463, 21. Northridge Prep 470, 22. Walther Christian 486, 23. Kankakee McNamara 504, 24. Benton 548, 25.

Timothy Christian 548 Top 25 finishers (All-State) 1. Jon Davis (Fithian Oakwood) 14:00, 2. Andrew Warnes (Tolono Unity) 14:45, 3. Brayden Hamblen (Rock Falls) 14:52, 4. Marcus Skinner (Shelbyville) 14:56, 5.

Matt Stelmasek (Johnsburg) 14:57, 6.

Cory Landon (Carlinville) 14:57, 7. Tyler Johnson (Pleasant Plains) 14:58, 8. Getch Eisenmenger (Tolono Unity) 14:59, 9.

Hunter Cobbley (El Paso-Gridley) 14:59, 10. Alex Morris (Tolono Unity) 15:02, 11.

Dawson Dodds (Tolono Unity) 15:06, 12.

Sirlaurence King (Leo) 15:08, 13. Syler Yunk (North Boone) 15:09, 14. Austin Woodard (Tolono Unity) 15:09, 15. Seth Williams (Rock Falls) 15:09, 16. Rolando Aguilar (Kewanee) 15:12, 17. Noah Tennison (Robinson) 15:13, 18. Matt Osmulski (Elmwood) 15:15, 19. Brennan Guido (St. Joseph-Ogden) 15:17, 20. Logan Hall (Arthur) 15:20, 21. Derek McCoy (Elmwood) 15:21, 22. Jonah Coyle (Peoria Christian) 15:21, 23. Alex Helmuth (Monticello) 15:22, 24. Justin Phillips (St. Joseph-Ogden) 15:29, 25. Zach Mesplay (Monticello) 15:31 Newman runners: 36. Chris Ahlers 15:47, 105. Spencer Mauch 16:45, 106.

Shay Hafner 16:46, 110. Brady Osborne 16:49, 139. Ethan Nash 17:03, 173.

Quentin Larson 17:50, 191. Matt Hodge 18:07 Other Rock Falls runners: 149. David Villa 17:14, 169. Jonathan Ross 17:44, 170. Jonathan Cameron 17:44, 187.

Connor Murphy 18:05, 192. Breu Knox 18:10 Amboy-LaMoille runner: 49. James Blackburn 16:01 Class 2A State Finals at Detweiller Park, Peoria 3 miles Team scores 1. Grayslake 54, 2. Mahomet-Seymour 121, 3. Yorkville 150, 4. Hinsdale South 238, 5. Fenwick 249, 6. Springfield 260, 7.

Metamora 275, 8. Belvidere North 279, 9.

Wheaton Academy 288, 10. Normal U-High 296, 11. Crystal Lake Central 297, 12.

Chatham-Glenwood 307, 13. Danville 355, 14. Deerfield 367, 15. Lindblom 378, 16.

Peoria Notre Dame 379, 17. Kaneland 390, 18. Rockford Christian 393, 19. Charleston 419, 20. Elmwood Park 453, 21. Glenbard South 489, 22. Carbondale 526, 23. Mattoon 549, 24. Mather 552, 25. St. Viator 623 Top 25 finishers (All-State) 1. Jack Aho (Grayslake) 14:25, 2. Charlie Nodus (Hinsdale South) 14:30, 3. Roman Drabchuk (Hinsdale South) 14:35, 4. Filip Pajak (Prairie Ridge) 14:39, 5. Eryk Yunk (Belvidere North) 14:41, 6. Jack Franklin (Normal U-High) 14:42, 7. Matt Aho (Grayslake) 14:42, 8. Shane Williamson (Vernon Hills) 14:45, 9. Luke Beattie (Woodstock) 14:47, 10. Andrew Walmer (Mahomet-Seymour) 14:48, 11. Jake Gillum (Metamora) 14:52, 12. Stephen Poorten (Sycamore) 14:56, 13. Ben Flowers (Jerseyville) 14:57, 14. Walmer Saavedra (Lindblom) 14:59, 15.

Evan Mitchell (Lincoln-Way West) 15:01, 16.

Alex Keeble (Mahomet-Seymour) 15:02, 17.

Jacob Robleski (Wheaton Academy) 15:02, 18. Matthew Richtman (Kaneland) 15:04, 19. Heath Warren (Springfield) 15:06, 20.

Dewey Landis (Sterling) 15:06, 21. Jacob Meyer (Chicago University) 15:07, 22.

Simon Ricci (Chicago Latin) 15:07, 23. John Girmscheid (Grayslake) 15:08, 24. Landon Skelly (Chatham-Glenwood) 15:09, 25. Eli Minsky (Grayslake) 15:09 Other Sterling runner: 59. Jacob Gebhardt 15:41

Girls cross country Saturday’s results Class 1A State Finals at Detweiller Park, Peoria 3 miles Team scores 1. Tolono Unity 130, 2. Urbana University 157, 3. St. Joseph-Ogden 158, 4. Liberty 164, 5. Annawan-Wethersfield 213, 6.

PORTA 234, 7. Chicago Christian 282, 8.

Springfield Lutheran 282, 9. Seneca 284, 10. Carlinville 296, 11. Litchfield 298, 12.

Eureka 304, 13. Herrin 315, 14. Breese mater Dei 336, 15. Stanford-Olympia 344, 16. Freeburg 364, 17. Rockford Christian 369, 18. Harvest Christian 425, 19. Winnebago 434, 20. Willows Academy 464, 21. Carterville 466, 22. Westmont 482, 23.

Timothy Christian 554, 24. Clifton Central 555, 25. Roxana 605

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Jimmie Johnson fires pistols in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup race Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas.

Johnson runs streak to four at Texas

BY STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

FORT WORTH, Texas – Brad Keselowski was dominating at Texas, leading lap after lap and getting oh so close to a victory that would have given him one of the four championshipcontending spots in the Chase for the Sprint Cup finale.

Until Texas fall favorite Jimmie Johnson came charging after the final restart.

Keselowski led a trackrecord 312 of 334 laps Sunday after starting from the pole, but couldn’t keep Johnson from winning the Texas fall race for the fourth straight year.

“Just one step short of having the awesome day we needed to have,” Keselowski said. “I’m not sure exactly how to feel about it at the moment. The 48 car had so much speed those last 10 laps.”

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With the already-eliminated Johnson getting his 75th career victory, three spots are still up for grabs at Phoenix, the last race before the Nov. 22 finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The only championship contender set is retiring four-time champion Jeff Gordon, the Martinsville winner last week and Johnson’s teammate at Hendrick Motorsports.

Kyle Busch leads the points race for at least two of the spots, ahead of defending Chase champion Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. Carl Edwards is next, followed by Keselowski, Kurt Busch and Joey Logano.

“It’s not a must-win situation for us like it is for some other guys,” said Kyle Busch, who finished fourth Sunday. “Couldn’t be more pleased with the position we got right now.”

Top 25 finishers (All-State) 1. Anna Sophia Keller (Effingham St. Anthony) 16:21, 2. Daly Galloway (GardnerSouth Wilmington) 16:50, 3. Arielle Summitt (Urbana University) 17:37, 4. Kirstie Ramsey (Annawan-Wethersfield) 17:40, 5. Shelby Siltman (Stanford-Olympia) 17:46, 6. Katelyn Robbins (Liberty) 17:50, 7. Annemarie Michael (Urbana University) 17:53, 8. Katie Glew (North Shore Country Day) 17:54, 9.

Maya Stovall (Macomb) 17:54, 10. Nygia Pollard (Harvest Christian) 17:54, 11. Faith Houston (St. Joseph-Ogden) 17:55, 12.

Claudia Magnussen (Pana) 17:57, 13.

Jordan Harmon (Tolono Unity) 17:58, 14.

Jacey Roper (Carlinville) 18:05, 15. Isabella Wolke (Arlington Heights Christian) 18:07, 16. Eva Bruno (Seneca) 18:08, 17. Ryan Block (Knoxville) 18:09, 18. Colleen Madden (Carlinville) 18:12, 19. Maria Brauer (PORTA) 18:13, 20. Kara Martin (Herrin) 18:13, 21. Madison Franseen (Rockford Christian) 18:15, 22. Emily McCauley (Elmwood) 18:15, 23. Mercer Mack (Eureka) 18:17, 24. Olivia Draminski (AnnawanWethersfield) 18:19, 25. Carli Skiles (Mercer County) 18:22 Amboy-LaMoille runner: 69. Megan Grady 19:25 Newman runner: 100. Teagan McKenna 19:57

Volleyball 1A state tournament at Redbird Arena, Normal Friday’s semifinals • Clay City vs. Cissna Park, 9 a.m.

• Eastland vs. Annawan-Wethersfield, 10:30 Saturday’s games • Third place, 9 a.m.

• Championship, 10:30 a.m.

Men’s basketball Saturday’s results Sauk Valley Classic at Dixon

SAUK VALLEY 80, OLIVE-HARVEY 71 OLIVE-HARVEY Jalen Norwood 1 5-10 8, Derick Dawson 0 0-0 0, Randell Taylor 1 0-0 3, Tyvone Hilson 3 1-3 7, LoJunne Marshall 1 2-3 4, Bienell Pendleton 3 3-4 9, Travis McBride 5 0-0 12, Devin Flowers 3 1-2 7, Dante Garrett Jr. 2 2-2 6, Cory Womack 4 6-11 15, Raphael Parrott 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 20-35 71.

SAUK VALLEY (3-0) Chris Ellis 1 4-6 6, A.J. Sharp 0 5-6 5, Devin Johnson 2 1-2 5, Lawrence Lemon 0 2-2 2, Isaiah Box 9 1-2 22, Sean Chislom 1 1-2 3, Austen Lee 0 6-6 6, Garrett Duffin 4 2-2 11, Davontae Brown 2 2-3 6, Malcolm Mabry 5 0-0 10, Lamar Upshaw 1 2-2 4. Totals: 25 26-33 80.

Halftime – Sauk 40-31. 3s – Sauk 4 (Box 3, Duffin), O-H 5 (McBride 2, Norwood, Taylor, Womack). Fouls – Sauk 26, O-H 28.

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup AAA Texas 500 Sunday At Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (8) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 334 laps, 124 rating, 47 points, $462,976.

2. (1) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 334, 145, 44, $394,391.

3. (2) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 334, 118.2, 42, $280,475.

4. (3) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 334, 112.8, 41, $242,766.

5. (13) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 334, 108.1, 39, $170,575.

6. (10) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 334, 98.6, 38, $171,240.

7. (7) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 334, 100.7, 37, $162,615.

8. (23) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 334, 113.9, 37, $160,910.

9. (18) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 334, 96.9, 35, $172,351.

10. (27) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 334, 87.9, 34, $158,556.

11. (26) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 334, 84.1, 33, $156,576.

12. (6) Erik Jones, Toyota, 334, 92.4, 0, $153,326.

13. (20) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 334, 75.7, 31, $120,440.

14. (21) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 334, 83, 0, $127,748.

15. (14) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 334, 80.8, 29, $142,973.

16. (11) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 334, 69.6, 28, $116,140.

17. (30) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 334, 74.3, 27, $137,398.

18. (24) Aric Almirola, Ford, 334, 68.8, 26, $143,526.

19. (12) Greg Biffle, Ford, 333, 71.2, 25, $137,148.

20. (16) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 333, 78.3, 24, $120,765.

21. (28) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 333, 66, 23, $113,540.

22. (19) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 333, 81.8, 22, $137,240.

23. (15) David Ragan, Toyota, 333, 60, 21, $132,079.

24. (32) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 332, 60.9, 20, $130,910.

25. (36) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 331, 52.2, 0, $104,265.

26. (17) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 330, 55.5, 18, $126,123.

27. (39) Cole Whitt, Ford, 330, 45.2, 17, $115,398.

28. (43) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 330, 47.2, 16, $120,587.

29. (41) David Gilliland, Ford, 329, 40.5, 16, $108,340.

30. (35) Brett Moffitt, Ford, 329, 45.8, 14, $103,130.

31. (37) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 329, 37, 13, $99,915.

32. (40) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 329, 33.7, 12, $99,690.

33. (34) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 329, 41.3, 0, $99,473.

34. (33) Michael McDowell, Ford, 328, 42, 10, $99,240.

35. (38) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 328, 32.8, 10, $99,040.

36. (42) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, 326, 28.9, 8, $98,810.

37. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, accident, 304, 86.9, 7, $126,510.

38. (9) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 304, 45.1, 6, $111,852.

39. (29) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 296, 50.8, 5, $134,355.

40. (4) Joey Logano, Ford, 268, 44.1, 4, $132,988.

41. (31) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, engine, 236, 42.3, 3, $81,780.

42. (22) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, accident, 52, 39.5, 2, $104,994.

43. (25) Ryan Blaney, Ford, accident, 26, 30.8, 0, $74,280.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 137.490 mph.

Time of Race: 3 hours, 38 minutes, 38 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 1.082 seconds.

Caution Flags: 9 for 47 laps.

Lead Changes: 15 among 8 drivers.

Lap Leaders: B.Keselowski 1-17; K.Harvick 18-26; M.DiBenedetto 27; B.Keselowski 28-41; Ky.Busch 42; B.Keselowski 43-53; D.Gilliland 54; J.Yeley 55; B.Keselowski 56-251; J.Johnson 252253; B.Keselowski 254-297; K.Harvick 298-299; B.Keselowski 300-316; M.Truex Jr. 317; B.Keselowski 318-330; J.Johnson 331-334.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): B.Keselowski, 7 times for 312 laps; K.Harvick, 2 times for 11 laps; J.Johnson, 2 times for 6 laps; Ky.Busch, 1 time for 1 lap; M.Truex Jr., 1 time for 1 lap; D.Gilliland, 1 time for 1 lap; J.Yeley, 1 time for 1 lap; M.DiBenedetto, 1 time for 1 lap.

Wins: J.Logano, 6; J.Johnson, 5; M.Kenseth, 5; Ky.Busch, 4; K.Harvick, 3; Ku.Busch, 2; D.Earnhardt Jr., 2; C.Edwards, 2; D.Hamlin, 2; J.Gordon, 1; B.Keselowski, 1; M.Truex Jr., 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. J.Gordon, 4,082; 2.

Ky.Busch, 4,080; 3. K.Harvick, 4,079; 4.

M.Truex Jr., 4,076; 5. C.Edwards, 4,069; 6. B.Keselowski, 4,057; 7. Ku.Busch, 4,048; 8. J.Logano, 4,013; 9. D.Earnhardt Jr., 2,259; 10. D.Hamlin, 2,257; 11.

R.Newman, 2,253; 12. J.Johnson, 2,240; 13. J.McMurray, 2,235; 14. P.Menard, 2,208; 15. M.Kenseth, 2,197; 16.

C.Bowyer, 2,153.

College football AP poll Record Pts Pv 1. Clemson (31) 9-0 1,489 3 2. Ohio St. (26) 9-0 1,460 1 3. Alabama (2) 8-1 1,376 7 4. Baylor (2) 8-0 1,351 2 5. Oklahoma St. 9-0 1,256 12 6. Notre Dame 8-1 1,219 8 7. Stanford 8-1 1,144 9 8. Iowa 9-0 1,091 10 9. LSU 7-1 1,050 4 10. Utah 8-1 900 13 11. Florida 8-1 887 11 12. Oklahoma 8-1 858 14 13. TCU 8-1 841 5 14. Michigan St. 8-1 807 6 15. Michigan 7-2 684 16 16. Houston 9-0 561 18 17. North Carolina 8-1 506 21 18. UCLA 7-2 403 22 19. Florida St. 7-2 379 17 20. Mississippi St. 7-2 357 24 21. Temple 8-1 310 23 22. Navy 7-1 218 NR 23. Wisconsin 8-2 183 NR 24. Northwestern 7-2 177 NR 25. Memphis 8-1 137 15 Others receiving votes: Southern Cal 104, BYU 35, Mississippi 22, Boise St. 6, Texas A&M 6, Toledo 4, W. Kentucky 2, Washington St. 2.

Amway Coaches Top 25 Poll Record Pts Pvs 1. Ohio State (34) 9-0 1526 1 2. Clemson (21) 9-0 1511 5 3. Baylor (5) 8-0 1439 2 4. Alabama (3) 8-1 1410 7 5. Oklahoma State 9-0 1267 10 6. Notre Dame 8-1 1234 9 7. Stanford 8-1 1197 8 8. Iowa 9-0 1119 11 9. LSU 7-1 1023 4 10. Florida 8-1 949 12 11. Oklahoma 8-1 936 13 12. TCU 8-1 898 3 13. Utah 8-1 862 14 14. Michigan State 8-1 849 6 15. Michigan 7-2 683 17 16. Houston 9-0 577 18 17. North Carolina 8-1 524 21 18. UCLA 7-2 413 22 18. Florida State 7-2 413 15 20. Mississippi State 7-2 356 25 21. Temple 8-1 323 23 22. Wisconsin 8-2 227 NR 23. Navy 7-1 212 NR 24. Northwestern 7-2 166 NR 25. Memphis 8-1 147 16 Others receiving votes: Southern California 57; Brigham Young 40; Mississippi 27; Oregon 25; Washington State 20; Texas A&M 10; Boise State 9; Toledo 8; Western Kentucky 7; Georgia 5; Appalachian State 2; Arkansas 2; Bowling Green 1; Pittsburgh 1.

Saturday’s results Top 25 No. 1 Clemson 23, No. 16 Florida State 16 No. 4 Alabama 30, No. 2 LSU 16 No. 3 Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14 No. 5 Notre Dame 42, Pittsburgh 30 Nebraska 39, No. 7 Michigan State 38 No. 14 Oklahoma State 49, No. 8 TCU 29 No. 9 Iowa 35, Indiana 27 No. 10 Florida 9, Vanderbilt 7 No. 11 Stanford 42, Colorado 10 No. 12 Utah 34, Washington 23 Navy 45, No. 13 Memphis 20 No. 15 Oklahoma 52, Iowa State 16 No. 17 Michigan 49, Rutgers 16 Arkansas 53, No. 18 Ole Miss 52 Auburn 26, No. 19 Texas A&M 10 No. 21 Northwestern 23, Penn State 21 No. 23 UCLA 41, Oregon State 0 No. 25 Houston 33, Cincinnati 30 Big Ten No. 3 Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14 Nebraska 39, No. 7 Michigan State 38 No. 9 Iowa 35, Indiana 27 No. 17 Michigan 49, Rutgers 16 No. 21 Northwestern 23, Penn State 21 Illinois 48, Purdue 14 Wisconsin 31, Maryland 24

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East L T 0 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 South W L T 4 5 0 3 5 0 2 6 0 2 6 0 North W L T 8 0 0 5 4 0 2 6 0 2 7 0 West W L T 7 1 0 4 4 0 3 5 0 2 6 0

W New England 8 N.Y. Jets 5 Buffalo 4 Miami 3

Pct 1.00 .625 .500 .375

PF 276 200 209 171

PA 143 162 190 206

Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee

Pct .444 .375 .250 .250

PF 200 174 170 159

PA 227 205 235 187

Pct 1.00 .556 .250 .222

PF 229 206 190 177

PA 142 182 214 247

Pct .875 .500 .375 .250

PF 192 213 195 191

PA 139 211 182 227

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland Denver Oakland Kansas City San Diego

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T 4 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 South W L T Carolina 8 0 0 Atlanta 6 3 0 New Orleans 4 5 0 Tampa Bay 3 5 0 North W L T Minnesota 6 2 0 Green Bay 6 2 0 Chicago 2 5 0 Detroit 1 7 0 West W L T Arizona 6 2 0 St. Louis 4 4 0 Seattle 4 4 0 San Francisco 3 6 0 N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Washington Dallas

W 5 4 3 2

Pct .556 .500 .375 .250

PF 247 193 158 160

PA 226 164 195 204

Pct 1.00 .667 .444 .375

PF 228 229 241 181

PA 165 190 268 231

Pct .750 .750 .286 .125

PF 168 203 140 149

PA 140 167 202 245

Pct .750 .500 .500 .333

PF 263 153 167 126

PA 153 146 140 223

Thursday’s result Cincinnati 31, Cleveland 10 Sunday’s results Tennessee 34, New Orleans 28, OT Minnesota 21, St. Louis 18, OT Carolina 37, Green Bay 29 New England 27, Washington 10 Buffalo 33, Miami 17 N.Y. Jets 28, Jacksonville 23 Pittsburgh 38, Oakland 35 San Francisco 17, Atlanta 16 N.Y. Giants 32, Tampa Bay 18 Indianapolis 27, Denver 24 Philadelphia 33, Dallas 27, OT Open: Arizona, Baltimore, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Seattle Today’s game Chicago at San Diego, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

Saturday’s results Minnesota 102, Chicago 93, OT Orlando 105, Philadelphia 97 Atlanta 114, Washington 99 San Antonio 114, Charlotte 94 Milwaukee 94, Brooklyn 86 Dallas 107, New Orleans 98 Utah 89, Memphis 79 Golden State 103, Sacramento 94 Houston 109, L.A. Clippers 105 Sunday’s results Cleveland 101, Indiana 97 New York 99, L.A. Lakers 95 Miami 96, Toronto 76 Oklahoma City 124, Phoenix 103 Detroit at Portland, late Monday’s games Orlando at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Portland at Denver, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Detroit at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 13 2 1 27 59 Ottawa 7 4 3 17 42 Tampa Bay 7 7 2 16 38 Boston 7 6 1 15 47 Detroit 7 6 1 15 33 Florida 5 6 3 13 37 Buffalo 6 8 0 12 32 Toronto 2 8 4 8 29 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Rangers 10 2 2 22 42 Washington 10 3 0 20 43 Pittsburgh 9 5 0 18 31 New Jersey 8 5 1 17 37 N.Y. Islanders 7 5 3 17 40 Philadelphia 5 6 3 13 28 Carolina 6 8 0 12 30 Columbus 4 11 0 8 35

GA 29 42 38 45 36 35 41 45 GA 25 31 28 36 37 39 40 54

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 12 3 0 24 54 39 St. Louis 10 3 1 21 40 31 Minnesota 8 3 2 18 38 35 Nashville 8 3 2 18 35 31 Winnipeg 8 5 2 18 42 41 Chicago 8 6 1 17 39 38 Colorado 4 9 1 9 36 42 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 9 5 0 18 35 29 Vancouver 6 4 5 17 43 36 San Jose 7 7 0 14 38 36 Arizona 6 6 1 13 35 38 Anaheim 5 7 2 12 22 33 Calgary 5 9 1 11 37 59 Edmonton 5 10 0 10 39 47 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s results Washington 3, Toronto 2, SO Buffalo 3, Vancouver 2 Los Angeles 4, Florida 1 Montreal 4, Boston 2 Carolina 3, Ottawa 2, OT Philadelphia 3, Winnipeg 0 St. Louis 4, Nashville 0 Minnesota 1, Tampa Bay 0 N.Y. Rangers 4, Arizona 1 Calgary 5, Pittsburgh 2 Anaheim 1, San Jose 0 Sunday’s results Dallas 4, Detroit 1 New Jersey 4, Vancouver 3, OT Boston 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 Chicago 4, Edmonton 2 Today’s games Arizona at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Tuesday’s games St. Louis at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Carolina at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Washington at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Ottawa at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Arizona at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

PANTHERS 37, PACKERS 26 Green Bay Carolina

7 3

0 7 15 — 29 24 3 7 — 37

First Quarter Car–FG Gano 20, 10:12.

GB–R.Rodgers 1 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), :55.

Second Quarter Car–Newton 1 run (Gano kick), 12:09.

Car–Olsen 7 pass from Newton (Gano kick), 8:55.

Car–FG Gano 49, 4:59.

Car–Brown 39 pass from Newton (Gano kick), :41.

Third Quarter GB–Cobb 53 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 14:00.

Car–FG Gano 22, 4:48.

Fourth Quarter Car–Funchess 14 pass from Newton (Gano kick), 9:22.

GB–Starks 29 pass from A.Rodgers (Adams pass from A.Rodgers), 7:54.

GB–R.Rodgers 3 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 3:43.

GB Car First downs 21 20 Total Net Yards 402 427 Rushes-yards 19-71 36-130 Passing 331 297 Punt Returns 4-18 5-35 Kickoff Returns 3-71 2-33 Interceptions Ret. 1-4 1-(-1) Comp-Att-Int 25-48-1 15-30-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 5-38 0-0 Punts 8-44.6 6-48.2 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 7-87 6-45 Time of Possession 27:48 32:12 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Green Bay, Starks 10-39, A.Rodgers 4-22, Lacy 5-10. Carolina, Stewart 20-66, Newton 9-57, Whittaker 2-13, Tolbert 3-7, Webb 1-(minus 1), Brown 1-(minus 12).

PASSING–Green Bay, A.Rodgers 25-481-369. Carolina, Newton 15-30-1-297.

RECEIVING–Green Bay, Adams 7-93, Starks 6-83, R.Rodgers 5-19, Cobb 4-99, J.Jones 2-57, Ripkowski 1-18. Carolina, Olsen 4-66, Cotchery 3-82, Funchess 3-71, Brown 2-50, Ginn Jr. 1-20, Dickson 1-6, Stewart 1-2.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–Carolina, Gano 43 (WL).

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct 5 2 .714 3 4 .429 2 3 .400 0 6 .000 0 7 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 7 1 .875 Miami 4 3 .571 Washington 3 3 .500 Orlando 3 4 .429 Charlotte 2 4 .333 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 6 1 .857 Detroit 4 1 .800 Chicago 4 3 .571 Milwaukee 4 3 .571 Indiana 3 4 .429

Toronto New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn

GB — 2 2 4½ 5 GB — 2½ 3 3½ 4 GB — 1 2 2 3

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 4 2 .667 Houston 4 3 .571 Dallas 3 3 .500 Memphis 3 4 .429 New Orleans 0 6 .000 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 4 2 .667 Utah 4 2 .667 Minnesota 3 2 .600 Oklahoma City 4 3 .571 Denver 2 4 .333 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 7 0 1.000 L.A. Clippers 4 2 .667 Phoenix 3 4 .429 L.A. Lakers 1 5 .167 Sacramento 1 6 .143

GB — ½ 1 1½ 4 GB — — ½ ½ 2 GB — 2½ 4 5½ 6

Sunday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 4, OILERS 2 Edmonton 0 0 2 —2 Chicago 2 0 2 —4 First Period–1, Chicago, Panarin 3 (Kane), :58. 2, Chicago, Panarin 4 (Kane, Seabrook), 17:35. Penalties–Nurse, Edm (tripping), 5:05; Pakarinen, Edm (holding), 14:44; Kruger, Chi (embellishment), 14:44; Davidson, Edm (tripping), 19:41.

Second Period–None. Penalties–None.

Third Period–3, Edmonton, Eberle 1 (Nugent-Hopkins, Klefbom), 2:56 (pp). 4, Chicago, Kane 10 (Anisimov, Panarin), 13:28. 5, Edmonton, Sekera 1 (Purcell, Nurse), 18:09. 6, Chicago, Anisimov 6 (Kane, Hjalmarsson), 19:54 (pp). Penalties– Tikhonov, Chi (interference), 2:16; Lander, Edm (holding), 3:48; Klefbom, Edm (holding), 19:46.

Shots on Goal–Edmonton 5-22-9–36.

Chicago 9-6-13–28.

Power-play opportunities–Edmonton 1 of 1; Chicago 1 of 4.

Goalies–Edmonton, Talbot 3-7-0 (28 shots-24 saves). Chicago, Crawford 7-4-1 (36-34).

A–21,611 (19,717). T–2:33.

Golf Sanderson Farms Championship Par Scores Sunday At The Country Club of Jackson Jackson, Miss.

Purse: $4.1 million Yardage: 7,364; Par: 72 Second Round Roberto Castro 62-67 — 129 -15 Bryce Molder 64-69 — 133 -11 Jhonattan Vegas 66-67 — 133 -11 Michael Thompson 67-67 — 134 -10 Brian Davis 65-69 — 134 -10 Patrick Rodgers 70-64 — 134 -10 D.J. Trahan 67-67 — 134 -10 Boo Weekley 68-67 — 135 -9 Nick Taylor 69-66 — 135 -9 Peter Malnati 69-66 — 135 -9 Ricky Barnes 68-67 — 135 -9 Carl Pettersson 67-69 — 136 -8 Robert Garrigus 67-69 — 136 -8 Patton Kizzire 67-69 — 136 -8 David Toms 67-69 — 136 -8 Adam Hadwin 65-71 — 136 -8 Brice Garnett 68-68 — 136 -8 Ted Purdy 68-69 — 137 -7 Jason Bohn 67-70 — 137 -7 Lucas Glover 69-68 — 137 -7 Andrew Loupe 66-71 — 137 -7 Brett Stegmaier 68-69 — 137 -7 Aaron Baddeley 64-73 — 137 -7 William McGirt 71-66 — 137 -7 Graham DeLaet 66-72 — 138 -6 Smylie Kaufman 71-67 — 138 -6 Johnson Wagner 69-69 — 138 -6 Jeff Overton 74-64 — 138 -6 Bronson Burgoon 68-70 — 138 -6 Luke List 70-68 — 138 -6 Tyrone Van Aswegen 67-71 — 138 -6 Scott Langley 68-70 — 138 -6 Derek Ernst 69-69 — 138 -6 Andres Romero 66-72 — 138 -6 Andres Gonzales 68-70 — 138 -6 Tyler Aldridge 71-67 — 138 -6 Henrik Norlander 69-69 — 138 -6 Cameron Percy 68-70 — 138 -6 Trey Mullinax 68-70 — 138 -6 Darron Stiles 69-70 — 139 -5 Jonathan Byrd 69-70 — 139 -5 Will MacKenzie 71-68 — 139 -5 John Huh 70-70 — 140 -4 Dawie van der Walt 67-73 — 140 -4

Transactions HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled F Dustin Jeffrey and D Philp Samuelsson. Assigned F Tyler Gaudet to Springfield (AHL).

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Recalled F Joakim Nordstrom from Charlotte (AHL).

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled F Andreas Martinsen from San Antonio (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled C Andreas Athanasiou from Grand Rapids (AHL). Placed D Kyle Quincey on seven-day injured reserve.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled D Nikita Nesterov from Syracuse (AHL).

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• we reach over 48,000 readers every day • IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2013-20, Plaintiff(s), vs.

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Case No. 13 CH 36 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on December 17, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 1687 JAYDEE AVE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 18-08-08-105-018 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES D. DUDLEY, Deceased.

No. 15 P 63 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of JAMES D. DUDLEY of Dixon, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on October 6, 2015, to ANGELA DUDLEY, 1882 Wildcat Ct., Dixon, IL 61021 as Independent Administrator, whose attorneys are WILLIAMS McCARTHY LLP, 120 W. State., PO Box 219, Rockford, IL 61105.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Room 320, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of the first publication of the Claim Notice, or within 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

ANGELA DUDLEY Independent Administrator Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 2015 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE OF REALTY & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DIVISION OF CONCESSION & LEASES NOTICE OF SEALED BID PROPOSALS FOR FARM LEASING Sealed bid proposals for farm leasing will be accepted by the Department of Natural Resources, on one lease, approximately 92 acres of agricultural farm ground. The 92 acre lease is located near Franklin Creek S.N.A. Bid forms and related information will be discussed at a Mandatory Vendor Conference to be conducted by the Department of Natural Resources at the site office at Franklin Creek S.N.A., 1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove IL 61031 at 1:00 p.m., November 24, 2015. The State publishes procurement information, including updates, on the Illinois Procurement Bulletin (IPB) at www.purchase.state.il.us.

Prospective bidders will need to download and print the necessary forms from either the Agency Website at www.dnr.illinois.gov/procurement/Pages/ default.aspx) or the IPB prior to the vendor conference.

Bids and supporting documents are due by 2:00 p.m., December 10, 2015 to: Department of Natural Resources, Attn: Melissa Orrill, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield IL 62702. Bids will be opened at that time. Public may attend the bid opening. The farm lease shall be awarded to the responsive, responsible, qualified bidder with the highest price.

The State of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources, shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap in admission to, or treatment or employment in, programs or activities.

The Department of Natural Resources reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

BY ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Wayne A. Rosenthal, Director November 9, 2015

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

CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2013-20, Plaintiff(s), vs.

KENNETH B. ROUX A/K/A KENNETH ROUX, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. AND PRESTON-SCHILLING FUNERAL HOME, LTD, Defendant(s).

Case No. 13 CH 36 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on December 17, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT NINE (9) IN SUBURBAN ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF SECTION EIGHT (8) IN TOWNSHIP TWENTY-ONE (21) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9), EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 1687 JAYDEE AVE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 18-08-08-105-018 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com MA # 13-01511 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANGELINA S. VARGAS, Petitioner, vs.

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JAMES J. LACY; LORI J. TEMPLE n/k/a LORI J. LACY a/k/a LORI J. TEMPLE-LACY d/b/a LACY'S AMAZING VASE and LACY'S AMAZING VASE TOO; EASON HORTICULTURAL RESOURCES, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; OCMAC LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-cause on July 20, 2015, an agent of the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office will at 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Parcel 1: Part of Lot 4 of Covell Subdivision as located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 19 North, Range 5 East of the 4th P.M., City of Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded February 7, 1951 in Plat Book 8, page 229, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 5 of said Subdivision; thence South 00°16'06” West, along the West line thereof and an extension of said West line, a distance of 75.12 feet to the North line of Victoria Lane; thence North 89°06'24” West, along the North line of Victoria Lane, a distance of 276.41 feet; thence North 00°09'50” East, a distance of 70.23 feet to the North line of the property described on the Deed recorded as Document No. 9228-04 in the Office of the Whiteside County Recorder; thence South 89°47'35” East, a distance of 276.51 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 5.

Parcel 2: A non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress for the benefit of Parcel 2 as created by Warranty Deed dated January 31, 2006 and recorded January 31, 2006 as Document No. 839-2006, over the following described land: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 5 of Covell Subdivision being a subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 19 North, Range 5 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, City of Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois; thence 89°48'45” East, along the South line thereof, a distance of 120.00 feet to the Eastern most Northeast corner of Lot 4 of said subdivision; thence South 00° 16'07” West, along the East line thereof, a distance of 14.90 feet (15 feet deeded) to the Northeast corner of the property described on the deed recorded in Book 487, page 452; thence North 89°06'24” West, along the North line of Victoria Lane, a distance of 120.00 feet; thence North to the point of beginning.

Commonly known as: 3 Victoria Drive, Prophetstown, Illinois 61277 Permanent Index Numbers:

21-05-281-030 (Parcel 1) 21-05-281-029 (Parcel 2)

The property is commercial, non-residential, non-agricultural real estate.

The judgment amount was $182,868.22 together with interest thereon at the statutory rate plus additional costs, including publication costs, court costs, attorneys? fees and expenses of sale.

LUIS A. VARGAS, Respondent.

No. 2015 D 57 ST NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is given you, LUIS A. VARGAS, Respondent, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for relief under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and for entry of a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage and other relief. Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 101 East Third Street, Sterling, Illinois, on or before the 11th day of December, 2015, relief pursuant to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act may be granted and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage may be entered by default on December 14, 2015, at 9:00 A.M., and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Petitioner.

Susan E. Ottens CIRCUIT CLERK Prepared by: James E. Fagerman MERTES & MERTES, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 Telephone: 815-626-1500 Telefacsimile: 815-626-1516 Nov. 9, 16, 23, 2015

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Sale Terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representations as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

October 23, November 2 & 9th 2015

Resolution #R2015-11-19 to close Fourth Street; Resolution #R2015-11-20 Abating the 2015 tax levy in the amount of $474,787.50 for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source, Series 2010A (Recovery Zone Facility Bonds); Resolution No. R201511-21 abating the 2015 tax levy in the amount of $376,240.00 for the Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2010D (Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds ?

Direct Payment; Resolution No. R201511-22 abating the 2015 property tax levy in the amount of $166,000.00 for the General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2005; Resolution No. R2015-11-23 abating the 2015 tax levy in the amount of $3,396,887.50 for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2012; Resolution No. R2015-11-24 abating a portion of the 2015 property tax levy in the amount of $43,000.00 for the Special Service Area Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 1995 - Tori Pines; Resolution #R2015-11-25 authorizing the transfer of title of property at 1411 3rd Avenue to Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation; and Resolution #R2015-11-26 authorizing the transfer of title of property at 908 Avenue K to Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation were passed at the November 2, 2015 City Council meeting.

These documents are published in pamphlet form and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

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3APLAYOFFS Coverage from Saturday’s second-round game at Roscoe Eades Stadium

Monday, November 9, 2015

BISHOP MCNAMARA 34, NEWMAN 14

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Football CLASS 1A

Upper bracket • No. 1 Stark County (11-0) 42, No. 9 Forreston (8-3) 16 • No. 4 Polo (11-0) 40, No. 12 Warren (7-4) 0 • No. 2 Ottawa Marquette (11-0) 21, No. 10 Stockton (8-3) 14 • No. 6 Orion (10-1) 14, No. 3 Lena-Winslow (10-1) 7 Lower bracket • No. 9 LeRoy (8-3) 20, No. 1 Tuscola (101) 13 • No. 4 Carrollton (10-1) 28, No. 5 Pawnee (9-2) 22 • No. 2 Gibson City-Mevlin-Sibley (11-0) 20, No. 10 West Central (7-4) 8 • No. 3 Arcola (11-0) 47, No. 11 Salt Fork (7-4) 14

• No. 3 IC Catholic (10-1) at No. 2 Princeton (11-0) Lower bracket • No. 1 St. Joseph-Ogden (11-0) at No. 5 Bloomington Central Catholic (10-1) • No. 10 Tolono Unity (8-3) at No. 6 Monticello (10-1)

CLASS 4A Upper bracket • No. 1 Phillips (11-0) at No. 4 Geneseo (10-1) • No. 3 Rockford Lutheran (11-0) at No. 2 Marengo (11-0) Lower bracket • No. 4 Rochester (10-1) at No. 1 Belleville Althoff (11-0) • No. 3 Taylorville (11-0) at No. 10 Breese Mater Dei (8-3)

CLASS 5A CLASS 2A

Upper bracket • No. 1 Tri-Valley (11-0) 41, No. 9 Rockridge (8-3) 7 • No. 4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (9-2) 32, No. 5 Mendon Unity (8-3) 26 • No. 2 Annawan-Wethersfield (10-1) 30, No. 7 Fieldcrest (8-3) 20 • No. 6 Hall (9-2) 43, No. 3 Bismarck-Henning (9-2) 25 Lower bracket • No. 1 Pana (11-0) 35, No. 9 Lawrenceville (8-3) 28 • No. 12 Auburn (8-3) 44, No. 4 Villa GroveHeritage (9-2) 14 • No. 15 Athens (7-4) 34, No. 7 MaroaForsyth (8-3) 27 • No. 11 Nashville (8-3) 45, No. 3 Sangamon Valley (9-2) 18

CLASS 3A

Upper bracket • No. 8 Byron (9-2) 42, No. 1 Wilmington (10-1) 35, OT • No. 5 Bishop McNamara (10-1) 34, Newman (9-2) 14 • No. 2 Princeton 43, No. 7 Chicago Raby 8 • No. 3 IC Catholic (10-1) 48, No. 6 Elmwood-Brimfield (9-2) 7 Lower bracket • No. 1 St. Joseph-Ogden (11-0) 42, No. 8 Carlinville (8-3) 7 • No. 5 Bloomington Central Catholic (10-1) 35, No. 4 Paxton-Buckley-Loda (9-2) 28 • No. 10 Tolono Unity (8-3) 55, No. 2 North Mac (10-1) 20 • No. 6 Monticello (10-1) 49, No. 3 Newton (10-1) 36

CLASS 4A

Upper bracket • No. 1 Chicago Phillips (11-0) 28, No. 9 Johnsburg (8-3) 6 • No. 4 Geneseo (10-1) 42, No. 5 Manteno (8-3) 7 • No. 2 Marengo (11-0) 44, No. 7 Plano (8-3) 0 • No. 3 Rockford Lutheran (11-0) 31, No. 6 Richmond-Burton (9-2) 7 Lower bracket • No. 1 Belleville Althoff (11-0) 58, No. 9 Quincy Notre Dame (7-4) 21 • No. 4 Rochester (10-1) 44, No. 5 Murphysboro (9-2) 20 • No. 10 Breese Mater Dei (8-3) 45, No. 2 Columbia (10-1) 22 • No. 3 Taylorville (11-0) 28, No. 6 Herrin (9-2) 6

CLASS 5A

Upper bracket • No. 8 Tinley Park (9-2) 42, No. 16 Glenbard South (6-5) 32 • No. 5 St. Laurence (9-2) 41, No. 4 Chicago King (8-3) 0 • No. 7 Nazareth (9-2) 43, No. 15 Chicago Solorio (6-5) 3 • No. 3 Joliet Catholic (10-1) 47, No. 6 Woodstock Marian (8-3) 15 Lower bracket • No. 1 Washington (11-0) 12, No. 9 Sterling (8-3) 7 • No. 4 Champaign Centennial (10-1) 49, No. 12 Decatur Eisenhower (7-4) 40 • No. 7 Lincoln-Way West (9-2) 31, No. 2 Troy Triad (9-2) 7 • No. 3 Peoria Central (10-1) 29, No. 6 Centalia (9-2) 28

CLASS 6A

Upper bracket • No. 1 Montini (11-0) 42, No. 8 Kaneland (7-4) 7 • No. 5 DeKalb (9-2) 38, No. 13 Deerfield (8-3) 27 • No. 2 Prairie Ridge 40, No. 7 Lake Forest 13 • No. 3 Riverside Brookfield (10-1) 21, No. 6 Grayslake North (7-4) 14 Lower bracket • No. 1 Lincoln-Way North (11-0) 17, No. 9 Richards (7-4) 10, OT • No. 13 Hinsdale South (8-3) 47, No. 5 Oak Forest (9-2) 7 • No. 2 Sacred Heart-Griffin (11-0) 61, No. 7 Peoria Notre Dame (8-3) 38 • No. 6 Crete-Monee (9-2) 23, No. 3 Lemont (9-2) 7

CLASS 7A Upper bracket • No. 1 Glenbard West (11-0) 7, No. 16 Chicago Mt. Carmel (8-3) 0 • No. 9 Rockford Auburn (10-1) 35, No. 8 Reavis (9-2) 20 • No. 4 Batavia 35, No. 20 Simeon 14 • No. 5 Cary-Grove (10-1) 35, No. 12 Lisle Benet (8-3) 17 Lower bracket • No. 31 Niles North (7-4) 35, No. 15 Blue Island Eisenhower (8-3) 20 • No. 23 Bradley-Bourbonnais 41, No. 7 Geneva 22 • No. 3 Libertyville (11-0) 27, No. 15 Lincoln-Way East (7-3) 17 • No. 6 Normal Community (10-1) 42, No. 11 Maine South (8-3) 21

CLASS 8A Upper bracket • No. 1 Loyola (11-0) 49, No. 16 Stevenson (7-4) 0 • No. 8 Homewood-Flossmoor (10-1) 44, No. 9 New Trier (9-2) 7 • No. 13 Palatine (9-2) 41, No. 4 Oak ParkRiver Forest (9-2) 26 • No. 5 Brother Rice (10-1) 34, No. 12 South Elgin (9-2) 28 Lower bracket • No. 15 Oswego (9-2) 17, No. 2 Huntley (10-1) 14 • No. 23 Chicago Marist (7-4) 49, No. 7 Barrington (9-2) 56 • No. 30 Waubonsie Valley (7-4) 21, No. 19 Neuqua Valley (7-4) 14 • No. 6 Naperville Central 49, GurneeWarren 28

Quarterfinal pairings CLASS 1A Upper bracket • No. 4 Polo (11-0) at Stark County (11-0) • No. 6 Orion (10-1) at No. 2 Ottawa Marquette (11-0) Lower bracket • No. 4 Carrollton (10-1) at No. 9 LeRoy (8-3) • No. 3 Arcola (11-0) at No. 2 Gibson CityMelvin-Sibley (11-0)

CLASS 2A Upper bracket • No. 4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (9-2) at No. 1 Tri-Valley (11-0) • No. 2 Annawan-Wethersfield (10-1) at Hall (9-2) Lower bracket • No. 12 Auburn (8-3) at No. 1 Pana (11-0) • No. 15 Athens (7-4) at No. 11 Nashville (8-3)

CLASS 3A Upper bracket • No. 8 Byron (9-2) at No. 5 Bishop McNamara (10-1)

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Upper bracket • No. 8 Tinley Park (9-2) at No. 5 St. Laurence (9-2) • No. 3 Joliet Catholic (10-1) at No. 7 Nazareth (9-2) Lower bracket • No. 4 Champaign Centennial (10-1) at Washington (11-0) • No. 3 Peoria Central (10-1) at Lincoln-Way West (9-2)

CLASS 6A Upper bracket • No. 1 Montini (11-0) at No. 5 DeKalb (9-2) • No. 3 Riverside-Brookfield (10-1) at No. 2 Prairie Ridge (10-1) Lower bracket • No. 13 Hinsdale South (8-3) at No. 1 Lincoln-Way North (11-0) • No. 2 Sacred Heart-Griffin (11-0) at No. 6 Crete-Monee (9-2)

CLASS 7A Upper bracket • No. 1 Glenbard West (11-0) at No. 9 Auburn (10-1) • No. 5 Cary-Grove (10-1) at No. 4 Batavia (10-1) Lower bracket • No. 31 Niles North (7-4) at No. 23 BradleyBourbonnais (8-3) • No. 6 Normal Community (10-1) at No. 3Libertyville (11-0)

CLASS 8A Upper bracket • No. 8 Homewood-Flossmoor (10-1) at No. 1 Loyola (11-0) • No. 5 Brother Rice (10-1) at No. 13 Palatine (9-2) Lower bracket • No. 23 Chicago Marist (7-4) at No. 15 Oswego (9-2) • No. 6 Naperville Central (10-1) at No. 30 Waubonsie Valley (7-4) Class 5A Second round

WASHINGTON 12, STERLING 7 First downs Total yards Rushes-yards Passing (C-A-I) Passing yards Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards Punts-average Washington Sterling

W S 9 7 199 112 40-173 27-34 6-13-1 7-18-4 26 78 1-0 2-1 8-55 6-40 8-32.3 6-33.8 0 6 6 0 — 12 7 0 0 0 —7

First quarter S – Sterling Thornton 53 pass to Turner Morse (Tony Diaz kick), 3:19 Second quarter W – Christian Uphoff 66 run (kick failed), 4:44 Third quarter W – Garrett Frank 35 interception return (run failed), 11:06 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Washington: Uphoff 5-101, Randy Meneweather 25-50, Mason Diederich 5-42, Brock Crothers 3-5, Dylan Simpson 2-(Minus 25). Sterling: Thornton 17-27, Morse 2-5, Andrew Spaulding 3-5, Latrell Vaughn 4-3, Grant Jacoby 1-(minus 6).

PASSING – Washington – Crothers 4-8-1, 8 yards, Simpson 2-4-0, 18 yards, Meneweather 0-1-0. Sterling – Thornton 7-18-4, 78 yards RECEIVING – Washington: Uphoff 3-21, Austin Ulick 2-5, Meneweather 1-0; Sterling: Morse 2-53, Jordan Asbury 4-28, Vaughn 1-(minus 3).

Class 3A at Roscoe Eades Stadium, Sterling

BISHOP MCNAMARA 34, NEWMAN 14

BM NEW First downs 19 11 Total yards 407 201 Rushes-yards 39-372 45-163 Passing yards 35 38 Passing (C-A-I) 2-3-1 2-3-1 Fumbles-lost 3-3 2-0 Penalties-yards 7-80 3-35 Punts-ave.

2-32.5 5-33.4 McNamara 7 0 13 14 – 34 Newman 0 0 8 6 – 14 First quarter BM – Jonathan Ward 5 run (Wyatt Tobeck kick) :35.8 Third quarter BM – Ward 7 run (kick failed) 11:37 N – Brady Rude 1 run (Rude run) 6:35 BM – Ward 9 run (Tobeck kick) 3:28 Fourth quarter BM – Chris Bell 9 pass from Kobe Shutter (Tobeck kick) 6:58 BM – Giavion Mason 40 interception return (Tobeck kick) 6:37 N – Rude 59 run (run failed) 4:52 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – McNamara: Ward 27-260, Jerrico Johnson 10-97, Ariez Andrew 1-11, Shutter 1-4. Newman: Rude 23-169, Eli Monier 7-19, Kyle Decker 6-10, Logan Whitman 9-(-35) PASSING – McNamara: Shutter 2-3-1, 35 yards. Newman: Whitman 1-2-1, 5 yards; Hunter Schultz 1-1-0, 33 yards.

RECEIVING – McNamara: Chris Bell 2-35.

Newman: Jacob Heiderscheidt 1-33, John Wilson 1-5.

Class 1A Second round at Meridian Park

POLO 40, WARREN 0 First downs Total yards Rushes-yards Passing (C-A-I) Passing yards Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards Punts Polo Warren

P 9 340 46-319 1-5-2 21 2-1 6-33 2 8 8 18 6 0 0 0 0

W 9 183 28-67 8-21-4 116 1-0 10-90 5 – 40 – 0

First quarter P – Dylan Beers 35 run (Brody Grobe run), 8:24 Second quarter P – Beers 2 run (Brad Cavanaugh run), 3:18 Third quarter P – Safety, 9:43 P – Richie Bartnick 2 pass from Brody Grobe (Tristen Aguilar run), 7:02 P – Brooks Grobe 69 run (Wyatt Patterson pass from Brody Grobe), 4:20 Fourth quarter P – Jesse Ditzler 2 run (run failed), 7:28 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Polo: Brody Grobe 9-19, Brad Cavanaugh 5-10, Dylan Beers 7-54, Tristen Aguilar 5-32, Jesse Ditzler 3-13, Brooks Grobe 14-165, Reid Taylor 1-3, Braxton Stamm 1-12, Wyatt Patterson 1-11. Warren: Andrew Kaiser 5-30, Kyle Wolff 17-49, Jared Brinkmeier 1-1, Payton Calow 5-(minus 13).

PASSING – Polo: Brody Grobe 1-5-2, 21 yards. Warren: Calow 8-21-4, 116 yards.

RECEIVING – Polo: Cavanaugh 1-21.

Warren: Ben Hicks 4-38, Wolff 2-25, Brian Marcure 2-53.

BIGGER KIDS ON BLOCK Newman runs into buzzsaw in Bishop McNamara

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STERLING – Newman is often bigger, stronger and faster than many opponents it sees on a football field.

On Saturday night, the Comets enjoyed no such advantage against an imposing group from Bishop McNamara, and in fact, had to deal with many physical shortcomings. Newman fought hard, but came out on the short end of a 34-14 decision in a Class 3A second-round game at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

The Fighting Irish (10-1) did the bulk of their damage on the ground, churning out 372 yards on 39 carries. An offensive line anchored by 6-foot-3, 313-pound senior Trevor Rapp and 6-5, 230-pound junior Dylan Deatherage cleared the path for a pair of punishing runners in tailback Jonathan Ward (27 carries, 260 yards) and fullback Jerrico Johnson (10-97).

Bishop Mac quarterback Kobe Shutter tossed an interception on his team’s first offensive play, but it was mostly ground and pound the rest of the way.

“Once they went to the power stuff, we were in trouble because they’re just big and physical and quick,” Newman coach Mike Papoccia said. “That was the turning point because we were within shooting distance there for a while. I’m just proud of the kids.

We wanted to come and leave it on the field, and I feel they did.”

McNamara hurt itself with four turnovers, including two fumbles in the red zone to prevent likely scores.

“We can be dominant if we don’t make mistakes,” Johnson said.

“Today, we made some mistakes, and we have to clean that up.”

Johnson is the school’s all-time tackles leader from his strong safety position, and Miami of Ohio, Western Michigan, Illinois State and Eastern Illinois are among the schools he is considering to play football at next season.

Ward is now up to about 1,850 yards this season, and he had TD runs of 5, 7 and 9 yards. He will play at Central Michigan next season.

“They’re a very tough defense,” Ward said of Newman. “It wasn’t

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Newman’s Max Oswalt (66) and Rhett Scroggins embrace after Saturday’s 34-14 loss to Bishop McNamara in the second round of the 3A playoffs at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

Star of the game: Jonathan Ward, McNamara, 27 carries, 260 yards, 3 TDs Key performers: Brady Rude, Newman, 23-169, 2 TD; Jerrico Johnson, McNamara, 10-97 Up next: 3A quarterfinal, Byron at Bishop McNamara, TBA easy at all. I just followed my key blockers and my fullback, and they showed me the way. I hit the hole hard and hoped for the best.”

McNamara, traditionally a Class 4A playoff team, dropped down to 3A this season, and played against bigger schools all season long in the Chicago Catholic White league. It beat a 7A playoff team, Plainfield North, in Week 2.

“We have more talent than they have, and we play in a league where there’s more talent,” long-time McNamara coach Rich Zinanni said, “but they’re as well-coached of a football team as you’re going to get. They know exactly what they’re doing, and that’s why they’ve got state championships.”

Newman (9-2) trailed just 7-0 at halftime, and had an opportunity to score late in the second quarter.

A 33-yard pass from wide receiver Hunter Schultz to running back Jacob Heiderscheidt put the Comets in business at the McNamara 18 with 17.9 seconds on the clock.

A sack of Newman quarterback Logan Whitman by the Irish’s Joe Sartain ended that threat.

Whitman was playing QB for starter Landen Vesley, who was suspended for an off-field violation.

In the third quarter, Newman’s

Brady Rude scored on a 1-yard run, and added a 2-point conversion, to draw the Comets to within 13-8.

McNamara scored on its next two possessions, however, to put the game on ice. The capper was a 40-yard interception return by sophomore linebacker Giavion Mason with 6:37 to play.

The Irish were in the 4A playoffs a year ago, and lost to Herscher in the first round. Zinanni noted that was a young group, but they have since grown up in a hurry.

“We were in the playoffs last year, with sophomores and juniors,” said Zinanni, who now has 331 wins at McNamara, including four state titles, since 1975. “Now we’re seniors and juniors. We have a nice team. If we don’t trip over ourselves, hopefully we can keep moving.”

Next up for McNamara is Byron, an overtime winner against Wilmington in its second-round game.

A year ago, a dominant Newman club was upset in the 3A quarterfinals by the Tigers.

Heavy graduation losses left Newman with many question marks, but the Comets were still able to win nine games – and the admiration of Papoccia, who was emotional when asked about the team.

“They’re over-achievers and they’re resilient as hell,” Papoccia said. “These kids are the kind you want to go to war with and be in a foxhole with because you know you’re going to get their best. That’s one of the things we try to teach kids, and these kids really bought into that. I’m just proud to be in charge of them, because there’s some great, great young men there.”

Fitting finish for Comets’ Rude S

TERLING – It’s almost too bad Newman’s game against mighty Bishop McNamara didn’t end with 4 minutes, 52 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.

That way, Brady Rude’s last play would have been a fitting way to end a memorable 4-year run.

In boxing terms, the Comets were on the ropes, seemingly dealt a knockout blow in the form of a pick-six by a fearsome Fighting Irish defense with 6:37 to play. It gave Bishop Mac a 34-8 lead, and some Newman faithful started heading for the exits.

Bad move.

On its next possession, Newman started on its own 42, and Rude churned out a 5-yard gain.

On the next play, quarterback Logan Whitman was dropped for a 6-yard loss, setting up a fourth-and-11 from the 41.

The next play was nothing fancy – a handoff to Rude up the gut. It turned out to be the highlight of the night for the Comets.

Rude met some resistance at the line, but fought his way through traffic for what looked to be a 10, maybe 12-yard gain. Only he wasn’t done.

Three Bishop Mac tacklers had Rude in their grasp, yet he fought on,

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my all-time favorites, and he’s as good a young man as he is a football player.

That’s the beauty of it.”

McNamara standouts Jonathan Ward and Jerrico Johnson made their way over to the NewPhilip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com man gathering of playNewman’s Brady Rude cuts to the outside Saturday ers, coaches and fans to against Bishop McNamara. Rude scored his 23rd compliment Rude on his effort. and final touchdown of the season in the game.

“Great game thirtyfive,” Ward said. legs churning before as if they had won the For Rude, however, the finally breaking free.

Super Bowl, and a staonly thing that mattered Waiting were two more dium full of fans giving to him was that his team Fighting Irish defenders, him a standing ovation. was eliminated from the who tried in vain to get Rude took the play in playoffs. He was a key Rude to the ground. stride. contributor to the 2013 By the end, the only “It was just like any piece of Rude they could other run,” Rude said. “I Class 2A state championship club, and the top grasp was his No. 35 had great blocking, so I player on 3A teams the jersey, and that wasn’t got momentum going. going to keep the 5-foot- The hole was there, and I past 2 years that were unable to match that 8, 170-pounder from the never quit.” success. goal line.

Afterward, others Now it’s over, but not The last 15 yards were heaped praise on Rude. soon forgotten. clear sailing for Rude.

“That’s a pretty deter“It’s been the best 4 When he scored his mined young man,” said years of my life with second touchdown of Newman coach Mike the game, and 23rd of Papoccia, who has guided this football team, this brotherhood,” Rude said. the season, he turned the Comets for 36 sea“I wouldn’t trade it for and saw a sideline full sons. “He’s just special. anything. I’ll always look of teammates, despite It’s going to take us forback on this as the best being on the short end of ever to recover from him part of my life.”

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POLO 40, WARREN 0

Speed finds way to beat size

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Polo’s Dylan Beers find some room against the Warren defense during Saturday’s 1A playoff game in Warren. Beers had two rushing touchdowns in a 40-0 win.

Marcos picking up speed Polo wears down Warren, pulls away for road win

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WARREN – The Polo football team got the nudge it needed from its defense.

The Marcos played like a snowball at the top of a hill, just waiting for a push to send it on a wild ride.

The defense gave them that push, forcing Warren into a turnover on downs to set up a quick strike from Dylan Beers. From there, the Marcos couldn’t be stopped.

Polo’s defense set up its dominant rushing attack in a 40-0 win over Warren in a second-round game of the Class 1A playoffs at Meridian Park.

“It took us a while to really get going,” Polo running back Brooks Grobe said. “We’ve been able to run the ball all year, and once we started to play our game, our style, we started to pull away from them.”

Polo (11-0) gained 319 of its 340 total yards on the ground, led

by Grobe’s game-high 165. The powerful back carved up Warren’s defense, cutting upfield and breaking half-hearted arm tackles.

The senior wore down the Warriors all game, leading to his 69-yard touchdown run with 4:20 to play in the third quarter which

Star of the game: Brooks Grobe, Polo, 165 rush yards, TD Key performers: Dylan Beers, Polo 54 rush yards, 2 TDs; Brody Grobe, Polo, pass TD; Kyle Wolff, Warren, 49 rush yards Up next: Class 1A quarterfinals, Polo vs. Stark County gave Polo a 34-0 lead and all but put the game away.

While Grobe sped through holes, Beers offered a change of pace and scored the first two touchdowns of the game. The 5-foot-10, 205-pound fullback hit a wide-open hole to his left and raced 35 yards for a score.

Polo’s defense forced a Warren turnover on downs, which gave Polo the ball back on the Warriors’ 35, setting up Beers’ score.

“I’ll be the first to say I’m not that fast,” Beers said. “When the line opened up that hole, I told myself I had to score. Those first points were huge. I think they didn’t want to waste possessions against us so that’s why they went for it, and our defense was ready.”

Beers added another touchdown late in the second quarter, helping Polo to a 16-0 halftime lead. The Warriors felt positive down only two scores at halftime, but all that work went for naught on Warren’s

opening drive of the second half.

A false start backed the Warriors up to their 26, but two run plays and an incomplete pass forced them to punt. The ensuing snap went over the punter’s head and through the back of the end zone for a safety.

“As much as we can all see that 40-0 score,” Warriors lineman Jake Sigafus said, “we all thought we could catch them coming out of halftime. We’ve scored 16 points before, but when that safety happened we all just put our heads down. We knew it was over, and they rolled from there.”

Polo tacked on another touchdown after the safety, as quarterback Brody Grobe connected with Richie Bartnick on a 21-yard throw and catch. It was Brody Grobe’s only completion of the game. He finished 1-for-5 with two interceptions and touchdown, but the Marcos didn’t need a passing attack to put away the Warriors.

Jesse Ditzler capped the scoring with a 2-yard plunge midway through the fourth quarter.

Polo held Warren (7-4) to 183 total yards, and intercepted quarterback Payton Calow four times.

The Marcos will play Stark County – a 42-16 winner over Forreston – on the road in the quarterfinals.

The Rebels knocked Polo out of the playoffs last season.

ARREN – Jake Sigafus tugged at a loose piece of athletic tape dangling from his right wrist. The Warren senior lineman yanked a little harder, but the sweat-caked wrap wouldn’t budge.

Sigafus, too, wouldn’t budge from the football field at Meridian Park after Polo ended the Warriors’ season with a 40-0 drubbing in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs. He stood alone as he scanned the field, hoping to remember his final moments on the field, but couldn’t stop his mind from thinking about the reason he and his team wouldn’t be back this season.

“Their defense was unbelievable,” Sigafus said, his face splotchy red after having to deal with the Marcos for 48 minutes. “They blitzed their linebackers a lot. Sometimes they had four, five guys coming after us, plus the line. They came from all over, and we had no idea who to block.

“We were confused, and that wasn’t a good feeling.

If you told me they played with 12 guys, I would’ve believed you.”

Funny thing is, Polo did play with 12 guys, even 13 at times, but not on Saturday. For all of Sigafus’ worries and regrets about how he and his teammates dealt with the unbeaten Marcos, it was Polo’s own worries about Warren’s size and Warren’s front that led to unique practices.

All five Warren linemen weigh at least 210 pounds, with Sigafus (245) and Jordon Grabianowski (330) leading the way. Recreating that size in practice simply wasn’t possible for the more speed-oriented Marcos.

So Polo used some of its large underclassmen, like freshman Kyle Brown (5-10, 260), in practices to help show a beefy line, and coach Andrew Hofer even ran out his offense against 13 defensive players.

“Imagine taking a handoff and just seeing guys everywhere,” said Polo’s Dylan Beers, who had 54 rushing yards and two touchdowns. “With 13 guys, that’s what it was

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like. Every gap was filled, the edge wasn’t there. It was tough, but what it did do was get us prepared for those big linemen who eat up so much space.”

Much like in practice when it took the offense several cracks to beat a 13-man defense, it took Polo (11-0) a few drives to figure out how to best handle Warren’s size. Beers ran for a touchdown on the first play of the Marcos’s second drive, but the Warriors picked off Polo quarterback Brody Grobe on each of the next two drives, before forcing a turnover on downs and a punt.

“I told myself to run fast because I wasn’t sure how many more of those we’d get against that front,” Beers said.

The Marcos found a way, however, and posted 319 rushing yards. Turns out, the magic touch was to make that hulking Warren line move laterally, and that’s what Polo does best.

With its arsenal of backs, Polo wore down the Warriors like sandpaper does wood. Brooks Grobe, using a mix of speed bursts and punishing shoulder blows, was the most successful.

He gained 165 yards and added a 69-yard touchdown run.

“I wonder what it’s like to watch this sometimes,” Brooks Grobe said. “We have so much athleticism on this team, and that was the difference. We just wore them out. On offense we kept running, on defense we kept coming at them.”

The Marcos picked off quarterback Payton Calow four times, and sacked the 6-2, 215-pound junior three times to make the shutout stand.

And even though Polo kept its 12th and 13th man on the sideline on Saturday, Warren didn’t know any different.

STARK COUNTY 42, FORRESTON 16

Stark County’s Groter proves greater than Cardinals Rebels junior quarterback racks up points to knock out defending 1A state champs

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FORRESTON – Stark County graduated an allstate quarterback in Joe Charvat, but have a more than suitable replacement in John Groter.

In a 42-16 win over Forreston in the second round of the 1A playoffs, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound junior either set up, scored himself or passed for every Rebel (11-0) touchdown.

It was three pass conversions on third-and-long in the first half by Groter that spurred Stark County to a 21-0 lead.

He deftly pitched forward to Chase Johnston for a 41-yard score on third-and-16, baffling the Cardinal defense and giving his team a 7-0 lead.

On the next series, he found favorite receiver

Logan Knobloch for a 39-yarder to the 1-yard line, setting up a touchdown run by Johnston.

The prettiest of all was a 69-yard bomb to Knobloch on third-and-10 to make it 21-0 early in the second quarter.

“Their quarterback kept hitting his spots,” Forreston (8-3) defensive coordinator Kyle Zick said.

“We tried showing different looks – man, zone.

Nothing seemed to work.”

“Every third down, they had a kid stepping up,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said.

After fumbling the ball away inside Stark County’s 1-yard line, Forreston got the ball back on a punt and scored on a 9-play drive capped by a 1-yard run by Matt Akins to close to within 21-8.

On the play before the Cardinal goal-line fumble,

one line judge signaled a touchdown on an Akins’ run, but was overruled by the other officials.

“I was very concerned at halftime,” Stark County coach Jade Noard said.

“They really took it to us in the second quarter.”

With Akins up the middle and AJ Christensen and Logan Rogers finding the edge, Forreston put up 212 first-half rushing yards and nearly scored again before half, but time ran out 15 yards from the goal line.

Hoping to carry that momentum into the second half, Forreston went for it on fourth-and-2 on its opening drive, but was stopped at midfield.

“Offensively, we had two drives that came up a yard short,” Diduch said. “If we get those, we have them on their heels.”

Instead, it was Grot-

er converting a pair of 15-yard passes to set up his 5-yard touchdown run and 28-8 Rebel lead.

“Forreston did a good job of stopping Chase, opening up the passing lanes,” Groter said.

After Trace Tuthill intercepted Cardinal quarterback Hunter Daws, Stark County tacked on another score for a 35-8 advantage, keyed by another pair of Groter passes.

“He’s done that all year for us,” Noard said.

Christensen had the game’s longest run of the night, with a 44-yard touchdown run on the counter to make it 35-16 early in the fourth quarter. The two sophomores, Akins and Christensen, combined for 252 yards Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media rushing and were among numerous younger play- Forreston’s Matt Akins gets tackled by Stark Couners making an impact all ty defenders during Saturday’s 1A playoff game in Forreston. The Cardinals lost 42-16. season.