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DIXON | VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCES

Tribute spans generations VFW reminded of young vets’ needs

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Earl Delhotal (far right), 93, lunches with family Wednesday afternoon at the VFW in Dixon. Invernergy Nelson provided the free lunch to thank veterans for their service. “I’m a lifetime member here,” Delhotal said of Post 540. “This is a day of appreciation for all of us.”

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

DIXON – According to members of Dixon VFW Post 540, over the past 10 years, one in four VFWs has shuttered their doors every year.

For people like Dixon Post Senior Vice Cmdr. Paul Spangler, it’s disheartening. At 43, he has a 21-year career in the Army under his belt, two tours in Iraq, another in Afghanistan and

another 7 years overseas.

Having spent years in and around the military, Spangler knows the importance the VFW can play.

“VFWs are closing all over the U.S.,” he said. “I’m involved in [the VFW] for what it represents. [It’s] for World War II, Vietnam and Korean War vets who may not be as fortunate as I am.

They come here seeking help.”

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More inside Memorial (right) at courthouse in Oregon well-received, A5 Photos: Polo school hosts first Veterans Day event, A14 Photos: Rifle salutes, keynote speakers and musicians add to tributes throughout area, A14 Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Jacob Spangler, 3, of Dixon covers his heart and waves a flag during a Veterans Day observation at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday morning in Dixon. Spangler’s father, Paul, is the senior vice commander of Dixon VFW Post 540. See more photos from the event on A14 and at saukvalley.com.

Videos online Click on our photo collections at saukvalley.com to see videos of: Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott addressing fellow veterans and their friends and families Centennial Elementary School hosting its first Veterans Day observance in Polo

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Larry Meyer of Rock Falls waves as people give a honk or a thumbs up during a Rock Falls Open Forum demonstration Sept. 11 at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

Rock River Open Forum members help give people a voice LENIE ADOLPHSON Special to Sauk Valley Media

STERLING – The Rock River Open Forum is a good old-fashioned example of democracy in action, a grassroots movement that’s grown from being a voice for peace to one that’s become a voice for many issues.

Those roots were planted in the 1990s when the group

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course of the war, the group rallied locally, and decided to take their concerns to the streets.

Today, they’re still taking it to the streets – but they’re also taking it to meeting rooms, where they gather to discuss issues near and far, be it social justice or community gardens.

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FOX LAKE | JOSEPH GLINIEWICZ UPDATE

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Personnel report shows ‘failure in leadership’ Superiors overlooked, ignored harassment, drinking

BY CHELSEA MCDOUGALL Shaw Media cmcdougall@shawmedia.com

FOX LAKE – The release of Lt. Joseph Gliniewicz’s personnel file last week not only highlighted a series of disturbing misdeeds by the officer, but it underscored a village and police leadership that for years either overlooked or ignored his transgressions.

The files make clear some village officials knew, or should Lt. Joseph h a v e Gliniewicz known, about Gliniewicz’s actions, but still promoted him. Allegations of sexual harassment, threatening behaviors and problem drinking are just a few of the offenses in his 264-page personnel file released to the Northwest Herald in response to an Oct. 13 open records request.

Many of the documents were written directly to city officials, or signed by former police chiefs.

His promotions also went through a police commission.

Even with the allegations against him, Gliniewicz routinely received expanded responsibilities at the police department.

“How does a guy like this get promoted?” said Dave Bayless, village of Fox Lake spokesman.

“It’s a failure in leadership.”

Hired in 1985, Gliniewicz eventually was promoted to sergeant in May 1999. A recommendation for his promotion was signed by Margaret Paull, who was then the secretary for the village’s Fire and Police Commission. She currently is a commissioner.

Paull, at the time, wrote Gliniewicz’s advancement was based on written scores, an oral interview, his years of service, and performance evaluations by then-police Chief Edward Gerretsen.

Early on, Gliniewicz showed signs of trouble.

A 1988 report indicated officers found him passed out behind the wheel of

his truck. The engine was running at full throttle with his foot on the gas.

In that incident, officers towed his truck and drove him home. Gliniewicz reported the truck stolen the next day, the report said.

Other incidents of him being late for work, calling in while drunk, or missing important meetings surfaced in the beginning of his career – offenses that would get most officers fired in other departments, city officials admitted.

Gliniewicz was promoted to lieutenant despite a sexual harassment lawsuit in which a former police officer said she gave Gliniewicz oral sex in exchange for job protection. The lawsuit, filed in 2001, eventually was dropped, but Gliniewicz was suspended for 30 days and ordered to attend sex addiction counseling.

Meanwhile, Gliniewicz ascended the ranks. He was made lieutenant in charge of patrol in 2006, a position appointed by the police chief.

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POLICE Sterling Police

Jordan L. Snyder, 23, of Sterling; 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at West Third Street and Avenue G; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; released with promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police

Breu S. Knox, 18, of Rock Falls; 10:59 p.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of U.S. Route 30 West; operation of uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear in court.

Daniel T. Fane, 50, of Dixon; 3:48 p.m. Tuesday in the 1700 block of Industrial Park Road; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Justin L. Lugo, 32, of Sterling; 1:41 p.m. Tuesday at Dixon and Wiker avenues; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Severa G. Medrano, 66, of Sterling; 9:51 a.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of East Second Street; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

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Lindsay A. Horton, 30, of Mount Morris; 1:22 p.m.

IN BRIEF Free Thanksgiving meal in Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – A free community dinner will be offered Thanksgiving Day in the Family Life Center at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Ave. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with dinner served from noon to 1:30 p.m. Those attending can get a free family portrait, and winter clothing will be given away.

Home delivery also is available for the homebound.

Call 815-626-1234 before Nov. 23 to let organizers know how many people will attend, or to request a delivery.

Cash mob Monday at Sterling mall STERLING – Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce invites residents to participate in a “cash mob” shopping day from 2 to 7 p.m.

Monday at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway.

The event is designed to show support for the stores and their efforts to rebuild after the June 22 storm that closed all or parts of the mall for a time. All but two locations – Dunham’s Sports and The Spot – are back in business.

Chamber ambassadors, dressed in red, will lead two groups of shoppers, one at 2 p.m. and one at 5 p.m., to shop. Participants will meet at the main entrance near the mall office.

Shoppers who cannot attend at those specific times are invited to shop any time during the day, and tell store sales staff they are part of the cash mob.

Call the chamber at 815-625-2400 for more information.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, will be available to meet with constituents from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Amboy City Hall, 227 E. Main St.; from 10 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday at Polo City Hall, 115 S. Franklin Ave.; and from noon to 1 p.m. at Flagg Rochelle Public Library, 619 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

Appointments are not needed.

Staff will be able to help 16th District residents with veterans matters, Social Security, Medicare, immigration and other issues.

Call 815-431-9271 for more information.

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Nov. 3; Ogle County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Jonna R. Surratt, 34, of Oregon; 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 on Madison Street; domestic battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Savon D. Monroe, 20, of Dixon; 11:50 p.m. Nov. 5; possession of marijuana less than 30 grams; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Michael D. Ramsey, 24, of Oregon; 3:25 p.m. Saturday on South First Street; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear, violation of burning ordinance; given complaint and taken to Ogle County Jail.

Boy, 15; 8:20 p.m. Sunday; battery; released to his parent.

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Joseph R. Lopez, 28, of Dixon; 9:13 p.m. Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment); held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Joshua K. Larson, 30, of Dixon; 6:07 p.m. Tuesday; warrant for contempt; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Michael F. Peterson, 41, of Polo; 1:19 p.m. Tuesday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Curt A. Ortmann, 23, of Dixon; 12:07 p.m. Tuesday; warrant for driving while license suspended (improper operation of all-terrain vehicle on roadway) – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Robert C. Klinfelter, 27,

Info sought in Oregon hit-and-run OREGON – Oregon police are asking the public for any information about a hit-andrun crash.

Police were on routine patrol at 3:45 a.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Jefferson Street when they observed where the crash had taken place, damaging a 2012 Honda belonging to Katherine R. Sheridan, 24, of Oregon.

Anyone with information is asked to call Oregon police at 815-732-2162.

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Melcon Dejesus, 59, of Sterling; Tuesday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; appeared in court, released on recognizance bond, and given notice to appear in court.

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ILLINOIS | BUDGET BATTLE

Families’ flood buyouts on hold U of I resolution

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Many have signed contracts for new homes, ready to go OLIVE BRANCH (AP) – After the Mississippi River flooded 4 years ago, more than 100 Illinois families agreed – some reluctantly – to sell their homes to the government for demolition so they could move to higher ground.

With the paperwork finally coming together last spring on a partial state match for the buyouts of 111 properties, many owners signed contracts on new homes and started packing boxes.

Then Illinois lawmakers hit an impasse on a state budget, which might not get solved until next year, leaving the transactions in limbo.

“We want to move on and get out of this mess, and we can’t do anything,” said Vella Friedman, 68, of Olive Branch, a tiny community that was among the hardest hit.

Friedman said the decision to sell their land and the home her husband built 23 years ago wasn’t easy. But they ultimately determined they’d never be able to sell the property for a decent price otherwise. They found a new home across the river in Missouri, where Vella Friedman’s kids live.

The program is just one of many caught up in the fight between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democrats who run the General Assembly over the budget and the new governor’s pro-business agenda. While the standoff continues, state agencies do not have full authority to spend money.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency already has provided roughly $9 million, and state legislators approved up to $5 million for the project, which was implemented to ensure the costs of protecting people and property would be lower if such flooding occurs again.

CHAMPAIGN (AP) – University of Illinois trustees are set to vote on a resolution urging state lawmakers to end an impasse and pass a budget.

The resolution set for a vote today urges immediate adoption of a state budget. It also says the university has taken steps to cut spending and plan for “shared sacrifice” in light of Tim Killeen the state’s University of financial Illinois president challenges, The (Champaign) NewsGazette reported.

Illinois colleges have gone without state funding since July 1. University of Illinois President Tim Killeen told a state House committee Tuesday that the university is going through cash reserves at a rate of $75 million per month, and that the university would be “very different” if there’s still no budget next spring.

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Vella Friedman shows a photo Oct. 13 of her home which flooded in 2011 becuase of rising waters from the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in Olive Branch. When it was all over, FEMA and Illinois officials hatched a plan to avoid a costly repeat and buy up the flooded properties, destroy the homes, and prohibit anyone from building on the land again. But since Illinois lawmakers hit an impasse on a state budget, all the property owners’ transactions are on hold, many of them having signed contracts on new homes and started packing boxes.

FEMA agreed to buy 137 properties, said Alexander County Highway Engineer Jeff Denny, who’s overseeing the program for the county. State officials say Illinois has agreed to provide a 25 percent match for 111 of those properties, which the state would take over to ensure nobody could build on them again.

While FEMA provided the grant money to the county up front, the state’s match only happens after the closing has occurred and all structures on the land have been demolished.

Meanwhile, residents are stuck continuing to pay property taxes, insurance and utilities – some on houses that are no longer habitable. Others have contracts on new homes because the program requires properties be vacant on closing day.

Making matters worse, Friedman said the taxes on their home almost doubled on the bill she received in recent weeks.

“I don’t think [lawmakers] really understand what’s going on down here,” she said.

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The record flooding along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in the spring of 2011 required the resources of the National Guard, along with workers from the state natural resources and transportation departments and others. In Alexander County alone people filled almost 1 million sandbags.

Earlier this year, closings were held on about 35 properties, with FEMA paying its part and the county fronting the money for the state. But before Denny could get approval for demolition contracts so the county could be reimbursed, he received a letter from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources stating that the program was suspended – even though the federal money already had been allocated.

The June 29 letter noted that lawmakers hadn’t agreed on a budget, so there was no appropriation authority to release the roughly $2.5 million in funds the cashstrapped county already has paid out. That also means the process is halted for another approximately 100 landowners.

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“If we go through May next year, then you will see a very different University of Illinois,” he said. “It will no longer be a top 25 university which we can point to with pride. I can tell you that.”

University of Illinois students who get needbased financial aid from the state were told in a mass email Tuesday they might be billed for part of their grants next semester if lawmakers fail to fund the Monetary Award Program.

Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson told more than 6,000 MAP grant recipients in the email that the UrbanaChampaign campus would cover $13 million in grants for the spring.

But she said students might have to repay it if the budget impasse continues.

Wilson wrote that officials believe the scenario is “highly unlikely,” and that the university financial aid office would work with students to explore other funding options.

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OBITUARIES Kent W. Foreman MORRISON – Kent W. Foreman, 89, of Morrison, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison.

He was a crane operator at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling for 30 years, before his retirement in 1986.

Kent was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Sterling, the son of Edwin and Maybelle (Peterson) Foreman.

He served in the Marine Corps during World War II. Kent married Margaret “Peggy” J. Kelly on Feb. 5, 1949, in Morrison.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Angela (Keith) Pickens of Chandler, Arizona; one son, Mitchell (Deborah) Foreman of Sterling; one son-in-law, Don Afman

of Moline; six grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kellie Afman; one brother, Hudson Foreman; and one sister, Denesse Yohn.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, and a memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison, with Ken Renkes, director of congregational care at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

A memorial has been established by the family.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

Lucille Foltz DIXON – Lucille Foltz, 95, of Dixon, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at her home. She worked at the Dixon State School before her retirement.

Lucille was born June 27, 1920, in Neponset, the daughter of Lynn and Lelah (Gerrond) Bumphrey. She married Lawrence Foltz on Feb. 16, 1939, in Blue Grass, Iowa. He preceded her in death Jan. 27, 1975.

Survivors include four daughters, Patricia Rosenow of Wyanet, Janice Hanson and Loretta (Franklin) Brown, both of Dixon, and Sherry Vaughn of Sandoval; two sisters, Elaine Verbout of Neponset and Mary Greene of Iowa; 25 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; and 55

great-great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Harding and Betty Bumphrey; two brothers, Clayton and Robert Bumphrey; one daughter, Judith Housh; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and the funeral at 1 p.m. Friday at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Jeremy Heller, pastor of Faith Discovery Church in Polo, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established.

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FRANKLIN GROVE – Emma E. “Beth” Spotts, 95, of Franklin Grove, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Nov. 4, 1920, in Franklin Grove, the daughter of Perry L. and Anna (Sanders) Chronister. Beth worked for 21 years at Montgomery Ward in Dixon, then for 10 years at KSB Hospital in Dixon, before her retirement in 1989. She was a member of Lee Center Congregational United Church of Christ.

Beth married Donald Spotts on Sept. 16, 1942, in Franklin Grove. He preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1976.

Survivors include three sons, Alan Spotts of Long Grove, Iowa, David (Angie) Spotts of Chillicothe, and Michael (Doree) Spotts of Lake Carroll; eight grandchil-

dren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-granddaughter.

She also was preceded in death by her daughter-inlaw, Linda Spotts.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.

Friday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy. Visitation also will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, and the funeral at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Lee Center Congregational United Church of Christ, with Jack Briggs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center.

A memorial has been established to Lee Center Congregational United Church of Christ.

Beth’s family wishes to thank the staff at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center and Unity Hospice for their support.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Elwood D. 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 Voss and Margaret (Mabrey) Arthurs. Elwood was a diehard Chicago Bears fan.

He loved woodworking, gardening, and anything he could cook on a grill. One of his joys was working on antique tractors, and nothing was more satisfying than when they were reassembled and actually ran.

He is survived by his children, Ashley Voss of Springfield and Jonathan and Nathaniel Voss, both of Ashton;

his father, Elwood John Voss of Ashton; his two sisters, Vicki Voss of Rock Falls and Marina Voss of Wheaton; and his brother, Randy (Rachel) Voss of Port St. Lucie, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret, and his brother, Ronald.

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 Ashton Fire and Rescue.

Visit beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com to send condolences.

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All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday if sent via email, obituaries@ Harriet A. Badger saukvalley.com or fax, DIXON – Harriet A. Badger, 95, of Dixon, died 815-625-9390.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at her home.

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WALNUT – JoAnne Kramer, 82, of Walnut, died ROCK FALLS – Elizabeth Arroyo, 101, of Rock Falls, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Heritage Health in Walnut. died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at her home.

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Barbara A. Boos of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Christine Drew of Dixon,

memorial service, 4-8 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Friday visitations: Kent W. Foreman of Morrison, 9-11 a.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Lucille Foltz of Dixon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Elwood D. Voss of Ashton, 6 -8 p.m. at Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home in Royce L. Noirfalise of Dixon, 2-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

No memberships, specific leanings required by group DEMOCRACY

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Emma E. ‘Beth’ Spotts

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Rock River Forum member Fred Turk acknowledges that the group leans liberal and progressive, but he’s quick to point out that conservatives and moderates are involved in the group, too, because they deeply care about many similar topics.

Emma E. “Beth” Spotts of Franklin Grove, 4-7 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Friday funerals: Kent W. Foreman of Morrison, 11 a.m. memorial service at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Lucille Foltz of Dixon, 1 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

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

Emma E. “Beth” Spotts of

Franklin Grove, 10-11 a.m. at Lee Center Congregational United Church of Christ.

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.

Emma E. “Beth” Spotts of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. at Lee Center Congregational United Church of Christ.

Elwood D. Voss of Ashton, 11 a.m. at Ashton Cemetery.

By concentrating on a wide assortment of social problems, the group avoids becoming a single-issue body, and those discussions can go in different directions, too – left and right, or somewhere in between.

“We do lean liberal and progressive,” forum member Fred Turk said.

“However, there are conservatives and moderates who are involved in the group, too, because they deeply care about many similar topics.”

For example, Tony Valentino of Rock Falls, a conservative, has attended several meetings because he finds the group “authentic and genuine.”

There are no formal membership requirements or procedures to join. People of all political ideologies are welcome to attend meetings, which are held monthly at the Sterling or Rock Falls libraries.

The group’s guest speakers include local leaders and politicians who have helped create an energetic and spirited opportunity for discussion and activism. Speakers have included Sterling and Rock Falls mayors, economic development expert Betty Steinert, Democratic state Rep. Mike Smiddy, former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride, and Whiteside County State’s Attorney Trish Joyce.

The group also has presented documentaries on different topics.

Members say people benefit from the forum’s meetings, especially when such local leaders attend. They hear what other people have to say on a topic, offer their own opinions, ask a question or two, and share their concerns.

It also gives those leaders a chance to talk to people and hear what’s important to them.

Getting its messages out to the public is an important part of the forum’s mission, but even if people don’t attend the meetings, they can learn what’s on members’ minds: They gather from 4 to 5 p.m. on Fridays, weather permitting, at Grandon Civic Center in downtown Sterling to promote or protest topics, often with posters in hand. Plenty of drivers give the group a honk or two, and an occasional thumbs up.

Dawn Jones is a forum member. “In 1983, I made $12 an hour.

Today, I make minimum wage. This issue of low wages is a major problem.”

Former Sterling High School teacher and current Whiteside County Board Chairman Jim Duffy said he’s involved in the group because of his concerns about the educational system.

Whether the issue is local, national, or both, the group provides a forum where people can have a voice, and take a stand.

Meeting today From 2 to 3 p.m. today at Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Chris Shallow, field director for U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline, will talk with Rock River Open Forum members about her legislative actions.

Then from 6 to 8 p.m. in the library, the local Toastmasters group will hold a meeting in which members can learn about improving their speaking skills.

All are invited to attend to learn more about the forum. Those interested also can call 815-6254657 or find it on Facebook for more information.

IN BRIEF Probation for attackers at U of I URBANA (AP) – A judge has sentenced two brothers and two other men to probation after they pleaded guilty to taking part in a drunken, random attack on a University of Illinois student.

Champaign County Judge Harry Clem sentenced Jeremiah Carter, 23, and Daniel Carter, 20, to 30 months of pro-

bation after they pleaded guilty to aggravated battery in the Feb. 22 attack on campus. The judge also ordered the Danville brothers to stay off the campus.

According to The News-Gazette in Champaign, two other defendants, Deterryus Henderson and Duane Williams, both 20, were sentenced to 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to the same charge.

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Retired Brig. Gen. Steve Huber of Byron speaks at the dedication of the Fallen Soldiers Memorial at the Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon. “I’d like to thank the community of Oregon for dedicating this monument – it’s the right thing to do,” Huber said. “Our veterans have taken the idea of a free nation and turned it into the reality of a free nation.”

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OREGON – With a Huey helicopter flying overhead, Oregon’s newest tribute to area veterans, the Fallen Soldiers Memorial, was unveiled Wednesday.

The large crowd, sitting on bleachers or standing, encircled the monument.

Its focal point is a bronze statue depicting a young soldier kneeling before the grave of a comrade. It sits on a black granite base flanked by two black granite tablets. The names engraved on its tablets are of Ogle County residents who gave their lives in both world wars, in the Korean and Vietnam wars, and in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Retired Brig. Gen. Steve Huber of Byron was the keynote speaker.

“I’d like to thank the community of Oregon for dedicating this monument – it’s the right thing to do,” Huber said. “Our veterans have taken the idea of a free nation and turned it into the reality of a free nation. Veterans Day is not a celebration of war. In fact it started as a celebration of peace. Today, it is a celebration of gratitude.”

Things have changed in the military over the years, he said. Uniform buttons have been replaced by Velcro, and soldiers now carry computers along with their weapons.

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T i ff a n y a n d B e v e rly O’Brien look at the memorial brick for George O’Brien, a Pearl Harbor survivor, during Wednesday’s dedication.

George was Beverly’s father in-law.

But “one thing remains the same: the heart of the American soldier, sailor, airman or airwoman,” he said.

After years of planning and weeks of preparing the site, the memorial was installed Nov. 4 on the north side of the Ogle County Courthouse lawn.

Wednesday, Ogle County Board Chairman Kim Gouker thanked the Oregon VFW and Oregon American Legion posts for making the monument a reality.

“It is important that we dedicate this ground for those Ogle County citizens who put aside their lives to fight tyranny and

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oppressors who have sought to take away our God-given liberty,” he said.

The end result pleased both the officials who ordered it and the sculptor who designed it.

“It’s everything we hoped for,” Oregon American Legion Cmdr.

John Tuttle said last week as workers from J.P. Vincent in Galena put the finishing touches on the granite work.

“It looks great. I’m really pleased. I’m glad to have been able to be a part of it,” said sculptor Jeff Adams, who created the statue at his studio inBronze Foundry in Mount Morris.

“It really exceeded my expectations,” said Bruce VanderKolk, chairman of the memorial committee.

VFW Cmdr. Lee Ossman made the approval unanimous. “I think it’s great.

It chokes me up,” he said.

“I’m a Vietnam vet, and this just really hits me.”

Planning for the memorial, which replaces an older one, began 5 years ago, and donations and cooperative efforts made the plan a reality in just a little more than a year, he said.

The memorial fits with the county’s art tradition and complements Lorado Taft’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument, on the east side of the courthouse, which pays tribute to fallen soldiers from the Civil War through World War I, Tuttle said.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A fast-moving storm system dropped both snow and rain over portions of the Midwest on Wednesday, packing strong winds that flipped semitrailers, damaged industrial park buildings and downed power lines in parts of Iowa and Nebraska.

National Weather Service officials said the system, which began Tuesday around Utah and moved eastward into the country’s midsection, dumped more than a foot of snow on the Rockies before creating conditions ripe for tornadoes.

But they said the weather wasn’t quite as warm as it could have been, so the threat decreased.

“Probably the worst has passed,” said Stephen Corfidi, a meteorologist at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

By Wednesday night, remnants of the system were reported in eastern

Iowa, northeast Missouri and western Illinois.

Winds between 25 and 35 mph were expected into this morning, with wind gusts of up to 60 mph in some spots.

Corfidi called the system a “classic midNovember storm.”

“Basically there’s a warm side and a cold side to these systems, and the unifying threat is a very strong wind field all the way around it,” he said. “So on the cold side, you have a chance for snow or freezing precipitation accompanied by very strong winds and occasionally blizzard conditions. ...

On the warm side, the thunderstorms that grow in the strong wind environment tend to rotate.

And if they rotate long enough, and if the moisture is great enough, they can produce tornadoes.

“So usually you kind of get a one-two punch with this type of event.”

Portions of Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas saw blizzardlike conditions. Some of those same states and others were hit with thunderstorms, as well.

Authorities on Wednesday received reports of damage to buildings in southwest Iowa, flipped semitrailers on Interstate 80 in western Iowa and power outages in central Iowa.

“The driver says all he remembers is a dark cloud,” Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Mike Wesack said about a semitrailer that flipped just west of Avoca.

“Next thing he knows, [the vehicle] was on its side on the [other] lane.”

Kara Kelly, a regional spokeswoman with the American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa, said the agency was assisting residents in Melrose, Knoxville and Des Moines in central and southern Iowa.

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Too difficult to fire problematic public workers Gliniewicz got away with many rules violations

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EDITORIAL | ROCK FALLS

Blame state, not city council W

hen Rock Falls residents open their real estate tax bills next spring, they might be tempted to blame the city for the higher amount they’ll owe.

It’s absolutely true that the Rock Falls City Council voted last week to raise the city tax rate by 10 percent.

That means the owner of a $71,000 home will owe about $45 more a year.

But the reason behind the increase is not an issue of city governance alone.

As it was explained at a Finance Committee meeting last month, the state, through its legislative mandates, changed the pension payment

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council members, was pegged at more than 16 percent. Some creative Higher city taxes are coming to Rock of cash reserves and Falls property owners next year. But blame use cuts in two optional levy items made it possible to the state, not the city, for the need to dig hold the line at a 10 perdeeper into taxpayers’ wallets. cent rate increase.

Be that as it may, Alderrules in the middle of the Bill Wescott explained man Glen Kuhlemier laid game. it, the fire fund had been the blame for the new Specifically, changes funded at 96 percent local tax burden on the were made in the way under the old formula. steps of a dysfunctional actuarial calculations are However, the accounting state government. done for police and fire changes mean that it is “... [T]he state is unwillpensions. now funded at only 70 ing to deal with an percent. unsustainable pensions THE END RESULT IS City Council members situation,” he said last pretty much a doubling did the only thing they month. of the city’s pension obli- could do: ask taxpayers Rock Falls taxpayers gations going forward. for the money necessary will thus feel the bite of a Beforehand, Rock Falls to play catchup under dysfunctional state govcity officials thought the new actuarial rules. ernment when their tax they were in fairly decent Taxpayers actually may bills arrive next year. shape in regard to their have gotten off lucky, as While the City Council pension funds. a second alternative tax voted for the tax hike, the For example, as Mayor rate increase, rejected by state made ’em do it.

THE READER’S VOICE

Remembering ‘Miss Anita’ at Sterling library JULIA M. GARLAND Sterling

I taught early childhood special education in Sterling for many years.

Part of my curriculum was having “library day” every other T h u r s day with Miss Anita [Elgin] at the Sterling Public Library.

She took Anita an interElgin est in every child she encountered and was very loving and caring to each one of the children she met.

I always told her that she would have made a great kindergarten teacher.

She introduced my children to books and storytelling and the love of reading.

Many of my children wanted their parents to go to the library to get them books after we

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started going there.

I have always tried to do my best as a teacher, but there are days when I just didn’t think I was doing enough, and that is when she would always tell me about the growth she saw in the child who I was concerned about.

She not only taught the children about reading, but she showed them how to take care of books, too. We always loved our annual field trip to tour the library and walk on the glass floors.

When I told her my class was being moved to Montmorency, she told me to call her and if she felt up to it, she would travel to us so we would still get our library time.

I went to see her a few weeks ago, and as I left, she said, “I love you very, very much.” That is exactly how everyone felt about Anita.

She will live on in the memories of all who knew her. She will forever be missed by anyone blessed enough to have known her. Her legacy will live on in all the little

lives she touched.

Note to readers: Julia M. Garland is a Bi-County Special Education teacher.

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KATHY VANDERLAAN Sterling

Last month, we lost a wonderful woman [Anita Elgin]. To her family, she was wife, mother, and grandmother. To us, she was “Miss Anita.”

She was the children’s librarian at Sterling Public Library for more than 40 years. I was honored to take my twin granddaughters, Ashley and Hailey Atilano, to story time.

Going to the library was a big deal, checking out books, and seeing “Miss Anita” at story time. She always was so happy to see them. They are now 18 and still talk about “Miss Anita.”

Please, people, continue to take your family to the library. There are many wonderful librar-

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.

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

ians there to help you. By bringing your children to story time, it will continue.

There’s a saying at the library: “Today’s readers, tomorrow’s leaders.” God bless you, “Miss Anita,” for a job well done.

Correction A letter to the editor in Saturday’s edition had the wrong date for an event.

The opening reception for the landscape art show at The Next Picture Show in Dixon will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 5.

SPRINGFIELD – I couldn’t help but shake my head when I read the latest about police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz.

He was the Fox Lake cop who apparently tried to make his own suicide look like a heroic line-of-duty death.

Investigators now say he was stealing from the Explorer Post the department operated. Text messages sent by Gliniewicz before his suicide indicate he was terrified of being found out.

When I first read of the findings, I just leaned back and waited.

A cascade of problems inevitably was going to pour out of his personnel file.

And that cascade soon followed.

And, no, I’m not psychic.

I’ve covered government for nearly 30 years. I’ve seen this play acted out before.

A problem employee finally does something that can’t be ignored, and departmental embarrassment ensues.

Administrators, coworkers, and just about everyone else scuttles around covering their butts and saying, “He never really was all that good of an employee, anyway.”

These problem employees come in all shapes and sizes.

Sometimes it’s a cop.

Other times it’s a teacher.

And still other times, it’s some person stuck away in an anonymous post in the bureaucracy doing nothing but causing problems.

Let’s face it – we have an accountability crisis in local and state government.

Look no further than the Gliniewicz case.

During his long and disreputable career, he was suspended no fewer than five times for violating 10 department policies.

Some of the violations were relatively “minor,” like calling in sick when he really wasn’t.

I HATE TO BREAK IT to the workplace scofflaws out there, but folks who do this are liars and thieves.

They not only lied to their supervisor but stole from their employer. And, in Gliniewicz’s case, that’s the taxpayers.

Isn’t it reassuring to know that someone who was stealing from us was also entrusted with enforcing the law?

Of course, that violation is picayune compared to some of the others.

According to the Associated Press, Gliniewicz was punished for threatening a colleague.

In another violation, he was found passed out

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in the driver’s seat of his personal vehicle, “with the engine running full throttle with his foot on the gas.”

In a third case, commanders accused him of leaving a crime scene unattended.

How does someone with a work record like this not only hang on to their job but move ahead?

Gliniewicz was a lieutenant.

He was a leader – but also it turns out, a liar, a thief, a bully and a coward.

Talk about mucking up and moving up.

IT’S HARD TO FIRE A government worker. Really hard.

Its even harder to fire a unionized government worker.

About a decade ago, I looked at how much it costs local Illinois school districts in legal fees to fire a tenured Lt. Charles teacher. The Joseph n u m b e r Gliniewicz exceeded The Fox $219,000.

Lake Police Department I don’t employee b e l i e v e was able to it’s gotten keep his job cheaper even after committing since. many rules Governinfractions, ment labor columnist Scott Reeder unions will writes. tell you they don’t protect problem workers, they just advocate for the employees’ “due process” rights.

Baloney.

Do you really think workers sit around in the break room and say, “I sure hope Sally’s due process rights are protected?”

Nah, they say, “I sure hope she doesn’t lose her job.”

And that’s a major concern when unions in government become overly powerful.

While Gliniewicz certainly is not emblematic of all government employees, his ability to retain his job despite his record is troublesome.

Those who work for government should be held to the same workplace standards as those who do not.

From janitors to judges to the highest executive office, no one should be guaranteed a job for life regardless of unacceptable performance or conduct.

Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is sponsored by the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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FanDuel: Operations will continue amid talks with NY official NEW YORK (AP) – The head of the daily fantasy sports website FanDuel told his New York customers Wednesday that they should keep entering the company’s contests, despite a warning from the state’s attorney general that they amount to illegal gambling.

FanDuel’s Nigel Eccles said the site’s lawyers will try to persuade Attorney General Eric Schneiderman over the next 5 days that their business is lawful, and that its 500,000 customers in the state should be able to keep playing.

It remains unclear what will happen when that time passes.

In cease-and-desist letters sent by Schneider-

man’s office Tuesday to New York-based FanDuel and rival DraftKings, the state’s top lawman said the companies were violating state gambling laws and offered games of chance, not skill.

He likened the companies’ business models to the lottery, saying his office’s 1-month investigation revealed that the top 1 percent of players reaped the majority of winnings.

The letter cited criminal code but FanDuel’s attorney, Marc Zwillinger, said they believed Schneiderman’s letter was a “prelude to a civil action.” Zwillinger said company officials had received no “assurance or threats one way or the other” that criminal action

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PUBLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 ROCK FALLS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 301 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2015. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Rock Falls Twp. High School, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071, Telephone: 815-625-3886. Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Also by January 15, 2016 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website at www.isbe.net.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2015 Educational Fund Local Sources – 3,801,627 State Sources - 2,295,772 Federal Sources – 433,440 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 6,530,839 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 6,545,648 Other Fiancing Sources & (Uses) – 4,866 Fund Balance July 1, 2014 – 6,371,391 Fund Balance June 30, 2015 – 6,361,448 Operations & Maintenance Fund Local Sources – 431,117 State Sources – 0 Federal Sources – 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 431,117 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 651,070 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – 140,378 Fund Balance July 1, 2014 – 328,097 Fund Balance June 30, 2015 – 248,522 Debt Services Fund Local Sources – 551,653 State Sources – 0 Federal Sources – 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 551,653 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 499,562 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – 9,827 Fund Balance July 1, 2014 – 211,770 Fund Balance June 30, 2015 – 273,688 Transportation Fund Local Sources – 200,648 State Sources – 57,007 Federal Sources – 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 257,655 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 378,815 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – 0 Fund Balance July 1, 2014 – 239,533

Fund Balance June 30, 2015 – 118,373 Municipal Retirement/Social Security Fund Local Sources – 469,286 State Sources – 57,007 Federal Sources – 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 469,286 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 305,112 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – 0 Fund Balance July 1, 2014 – 487,400 Fund Balance June 30, 2015 – 651,574 Working Cash Fund Local Sources – 90,334 State Sources – 0 Federal Sources – 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 90,334 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – (129,574) Fund Balance July 1, 2014 – 1,901,533 Fund Balance June 30, 2015 – 1,862,293 Tort Fund Local Source – 667,564 State Sources – 0 Federal Sources – 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 667,564 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 670,137 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – 0 Fund Balance July 1, 2014 – 764,843 Fund Balance June 30, 2015 – 762,270 Fire Prevention & Safety Local Sources – 83,529 State Sources – 0 Federal Sources – 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 83,529 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 109,971 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – 0 Fund Balance July 1, 2014 – 12,142 Fund Balance June 30, 2015 – (14,300)

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Woman’s roommate just wants her friendship Dear Abby, I am a divorcée with a problem. My longtime friend, “Paul,” and I decided to move in together so I could save some money because of my very expensive divorce. The problem is, I think I am falling for him, and I get really jealous when he brings dates home.

When I told him I’m starting to have feelings for him, he said he cares for me, but not in that way.

How can I keep my jealousy in check so I don’t ruin a good friendship?

– Over the Line in Utath Dear Over the Line, I’m going to take a

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

risk and make a generalization, because there is much truth to it. When couples divorce, one or both partners’ self-esteem often takes a huge hit.

People often feel vulnerable and in need of someone to love them, make them feel attrac-

tive, be a partner to them, etc. Could this be you? Might this have something to do with your resentment of the women Paul is seeing?

Your friend has been no more than a supportive friend at a time when you needed one.

If you can’t accept it for what it is, then for your own emotional health find another place to live because, even if you’re saving money, this arrangement is too expensive.

Dear Abby, I have been cooking Thanksgiving dinner for our family since I was in my mid-20s, with little or no assistance from

my sisters or sisters-inlaw. They typically show up empty-handed but leave with a generous amount of leftovers.

Before my mother passed away 12 years ago, she would at least help.

Since my children and their families live out of state and are unable to come this year, I told one of my sistersin-law I wouldn’t be hosting Thanksgiving this year. Abby, she had a complete hissy fit. She insisted it was “tradition” that we have Thanksgiving at my house, and it’s something everyone looks forward to. She even said it’s not like I don’t

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Nov. 13 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.

Kelly Hearing Aids, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Red Cross pherisis blood drive, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open; 10:30 p.m., open, candlelight, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon,

closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; 7 p.m., Al-Anon-Alateen, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave.,

Amboy, 815-857-2682.

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

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

Saturday, Nov. 14 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Parkinson’s Support Group, 10 a.m., board room, Mercy South Medical Center, 638 S. Bluff Blvd., Clinton, Iowa, 563243-5585.

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

have the time, since I retired this year.

Yes, I have tried delegating. One year, a sister brought a dessert (cookies in a tin) and the other a bag of rolls. Neither one has ever worked outside the home. I’m tired of cooking for 2 or 3 days to feed 15 to 20 people.

Am I wrong in wanting a break from doing it all?

– I’m Done in Florida Dear Done, No. You have a right to spend your Thanksgiving any way you wish.

Because you didn’t mention whether your siblings host Christmas, Easter or Fourth

of July celebrations, I’m assuming the answer is no. If that’s true, then from my perspective, you’re at least 12 years overdue for a break.

Your sisters and sistersin-law should have stepped up to the plate and shared the responsibilities you have shouldered alone after your mother passed away, if not before.

Shame on them.

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.

IN BRIEF

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Sauk Computer User Group, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-6779694.

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

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

Colbert scores slot Coldplay, Stefani to perform at AMAs after Super Bowl “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is about to get the Super Bowl bounce.

CBS announced Wednesday that it will broadcast a live episode of the late-night show following Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7. According to the network, it’s the first time in history that a late-night show will air in the postSuper Bowl time slot.

Colbert will not be on site for the big game in Santa Clara, California. Instead, the episode will be broadcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York. It will be followed by a special edition of “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”

Traditionally, networks have used the post-Super Bowl berth to spotlight popular prime-time series.

– Tribune News Service

NEW YORK (AP) – Coldplay and Gwen Stefani have been added to the list of performers for the 2015 American Music Awards.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will also hit the stage at the Nov. 22 show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The rap duo will debut a new song. Coldplay will perform the first single from its new album. And Stefani will perform her current single, “Used to Love You.” Previously announced performers include One Direction, Carrie Underwood, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, 5 Seconds of Summer, Luke Bryan, Meghan Trainor, Demi Lovato, and Walk the Moon.

Jennifer Lopez will host the fan-voted show, which will air live on ABC. Taylor Swift is the leader with six nominations.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, Nov. 12 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 popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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

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

Euchre, 12:15 p.m., 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, 815-732-3252.

Quilts and crafts, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Hand & Foot cards, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Ster-

ling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-8220.

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

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

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

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

Friday, Nov. 13 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Intermediate line dancing, 10 a.m., call Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 for location.

Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

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

Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

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

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

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

Movie Day, “An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving,” 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

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

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

Turkey dinner with trimmings, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

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STERLING AND ROCK FALLS | HOLIDAY EVENTS

Twin Cities to celebrate with joint parade Events set for next weekend STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

The Twin Cites Holiday Parade will return for its second year Nov. 21, because of what organizers called “very positive” feedback, according to a news release.

The parade, put on by Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, Sterling Main Street, and Rock Falls Tourism, will begin at 1 p.m. at Fourth Avenue and Fourth Street in Sterling, near Grandon Civic Center.

The route will follow Fourth Street to Locust Street, turning south onto the First Avenue Bridge and going into

Rock Falls. It will continue on First Avenue, turning right at West Fifth Street toward Merrill Elementary School.

There will be a children’s party with Santa at 2 p.m. at the school.

A turkey supper and dance will feature live bands and food at Eagle’s Club, 321 W. Second St.

In Sterling

In Rock Falls Holiday Bingo will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Doors will open at 4, and participants can win packs full of Christmas gifts.

On Friday, Hometown Holidays will continue with the Uptown Christmas Walk from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Rock Falls.

There will be live reindeer, free activities and entertainment, shopping, wagon rides, food and more. The Love Light Ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Also on Friday, a soup

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Kiara Rice marches with the Girl Scouts dressed as a present last November during the The Twin Cites Holiday Parade. The parade will return for its second year Nov. 21, because of what organizers called “very positive” feedback, according to a news release. and sandwich supper is set for 4 to 7 p.m. at VFW Post 5418, 217 First Ave. Participants must be 18 to enter.

On Saturday, a craft show will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harvest Time

Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Road.

The Modern Woodmen Craft Show will feature baked goods, crafts and more at First Congregational Church, 905 Dixon Ave.

Seasonal Sights & Sounds is Sterling’s annual kick-off to Christmas, with events running through Dec. 10.

The Downtown Christmas Walk will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Sterling, with the tree lighting set for 7 p.m. at the Library Plaza Tree downtown.

Dale Park, near The Depot, will be transformed into Santa’s Workshop for the evening. Participants will be able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and take photos with them.

United Way of Whiteside County with provide hot cocoa. A variety of children’s activities will be provided by area

youth organizations.

Businesses will have shopping and dining specials, a variety of activities and entertainment, open houses and refreshments. The Sterling Theatre will be lit up in red, green and white lights.

There will be holiday inflatables set up on Light Street.

Go to sterlingmainstreet.org for more events and information on Seasonal Sights & Sounds.

More information is available at rockfallschamber.com, saukvalleyareachamber.org, and visitrockfalls.com. Times for some events are yet to be announced.

To register for the parade or for more information, call Sauk Valley Area Chamber at 815-625-2400, Rock Falls Chamber at 815-6254500 or Sterling Main Street at 815-626-8610.

WHAT’S GOING ON Go to woodlawnartsacademy. com or call 815-626-4278 for more information.

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – “Abstracts” will run through Nov. 28 at the gallery, 113 W. First St. The show will be judged by Patricia Moore.

“Landscapes,” sponsored by Sauk Valley Bank, will run from Dec. 2 to Jan 2 at the gallery, with an opening from 6 to 8 p.m.

Dec. 5. The show will be judged

by Philip Atilano, and music will be provided by Jeff Kagay.

Valerie and Clarence Butcher will show their work through Sunday on the front wall, and Beddy Predmore will show her work from Monday to Nov. 30.

Art at the Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., as well as the museum’s many other exhibits, are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday and by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@ lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741.

Visit lovelandcommunityhouse. org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information.

The event is free to the public.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

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

At Cochran’s Pub STERLING – DJ Krazy Karl will provide entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 13464 Galt Road.

Upcoming: Nov. 21, Cal Stage Band; Nov. 25, DJ Krazy Karl and Terry Cox (7 p.m.); and Nov. 28, Doug Brundies At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – DJ Hollywood will provide music and karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, 28 North will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and 30 West will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St.

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Whitlocked & Loaded (shown) will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Trippin Molly will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at Froggy’s Bar & Grill, 215 W. First St., Rock Falls.

At Cragel’s PROPHETSTOWN – Yesterdaze Gone will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 345 Washington St. At Froggy’s Bar and Grill ROCK FALLS – Whitlocked & Loaded will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Trippin Molly will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at the bar, 215 W. First St. Upcoming: Nov. 20, New Shoes; Nov. 21, Problem Child; Nov. 27, Southern Ride; and Nov. 28, MT Pockets At Grapevine Wine & Martini Bar ROCK FALLS – Acoustic Circus will play from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday at the bar, 205 W. Second St. Upcoming: Nov. 20, Matt Kinnaman; Nov. 25, Mackenzie Comer; and Nov. 27, Greg Andreas and Andres Quintana At Henry’s Double K MOUNT CARROLL – North of 40 will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at the bar, 834 S. Jackson St. Upcoming: Nov. 21, Back Country Roads and then fireman’s dance; Nov. 25, Dirt Road Rockers; and Nov. 28, Jordan Danielson At Starlight’s Theater and Lounge STERLING – Smooth Grove will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the establishment, 314 First Ave. Admission is $5.

Upcoming: Nov. 21, Bobby Messano and Blue & Evil feat.

Laura McDonald At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot DJ & Karaoke will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Moonshine Run will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Cheese

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Pizza with PapaNutt will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: Nov. 21, Sweet Lucy Nov. 21 Grobe to play at Sterling Moose STERLING – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. at Sterling Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Upcoming: Dec. 19, Sterling Moose Nov. 25 PapaNutt to play HILLSDALE – PapaNutt will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Country Pub and Grub, 3729 248th North.

Upcoming: Nov. 28, Kickback Saloon Dec. 5 Reflex Blues Band to play ROCK FALLS – Reflex Blues Band will play from 9 p.m. to midnight at Froggy’s Bar & Grill, 215 W. Second St. Upcoming: Dec. 12, Bear’s Pub in Lyndon

COMEDY Nov. 21 Comedian at local eatery DEER GROVE – Josh Alton will perform his comedy act at 8 p.m. at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

Alton has opened for Larry the Cable Guy. Tickets cost $5 for the show only, or $11 with a chicken dinner.

Tickets are available in advance, and show-only tickets will be available at the door, which will open at 6:30 p.m. The food special runs from 6:30 to 7:30.

Want a preview? Alton has videos on YouTube.

Nov. 22 ‘Skippy’ to stop in Sterling STERLING – Marc Price, best known for his role of Irwin “Skippy” Handelman on “Family Ties,” will bring his stand-up act to the area with a show at Champs Spots Bar & Grill, 216 Locust St. Wayne Wiskow, his friend and fellow comedian, will open the show at 7 p.m.

Admission is $10. Call the bar at 815-626-6003 for tickets or more information.

Jan. 15 Comedian coming to DeKalb DEKALB – Comedian Brian Regan will perform his live comedy show at 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, at 135 N. Second St. The spring leg of the tour will visit 38 cities throughout North America.

Tickets are available at egyptiantheatre.org, by calling 815758-1225, or at the box office. All tickets cost $42.50.

On May 8, Regan made his final stand-up performance on the “Late Show with David Letterman,” his 28th appearance and the most of any comic since the show moved to CBS in 1993.

For information on Regan, go to brianregan.com and follow Brian on Twitter, @BrianReganComic.

CONCERTS Tuesday Kids to perform STERLING – The RhythmQuest Rocks! bands will perform a free concert at 6 p.m.

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in the Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

The bands feature area students 12 and older.

Nov. 20 Midwest Dueling Pianos to play MOUNT MORRIS – The Midwest Dueling Pianos Show will hit the stage for two shows at White Pines Inn, 6712 W. Pines Road.

Seating will begin for the matinee at 11:45 a.m., and the show will finish at 3 p.m. For the dinner, seating will begin at 5:45 p.m. Both shows include a meal.

Tickets are $35 for the matinee. For the evening show, they are $39.50 for adults, $37.50 for seniors, and $27.50 for kids.

They are available at whitepinesinn.com Call 815-946-3817 for more information.

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

Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Timber Creek’s 6th Annual Centennial Wine Tasting Party

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

MUSIC | OCTOBER IN REVIEW

Cold Fronts warms up a busy month of music

BY JEFF ROGERS jrogers@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5591 @EditorJeffSir

It’s been about a month since I’ve written about music. That doesn’t mean I’ve stopped listening to new music. Heavens, no! In fact, in the past month I’ve listened to and graded 85 LPs and EPs. (That’s too many, I admit.)

But, well, work has gotten in the way. An annual fall project and new job responsibilities have kept me busy, and kept me from writing.

So, I’m playing some catchup here. I CAN’T listen to 84 records and not at least share the best, worst, and interesting with you! So, here goes.

THE BEST If you like alternative/indie rock music, there are three records from the past month that demand your attention.

If you’re a fan of alternative rock, Philadelphia rockers Cold Fronts will remind you of a lot of bands you’ve heard before. At different points in their excellent debut, “Forever Whatever,” Cold Fronts

sounds like Phoenix, The Strokes, Tokyo Police Club, Rooney, and Hot Hot Heat.

But while “Forever Whatever” sounds familiar, it’s far from stale. Each of the 10 tracks has a singalong chorus and catchy guitar hooks. Clocking in at an efficient 35 minutes, Cold Fronts delivers a storm of single-worthy songs, including the opening track “Buschleague,” which you’ll find on our SVM Playlist.

The second-best of the month was “Cocksure,” from Laura Stevenson. Her first three LPs were increasingly solid indie folk efforts. Her fourth record, “Cocksure,” is more urgent, more poppy, and more fuzzy. In a Spotify version of the record with commentary, Stevenson says the opening track, the epic “Out With A Whimper,” was written at a time of “existential funk” as she tried to decide “whether I should keep doing what I’m doing.” Here’s hoping she keeps at it. The closing track, the sprawling “Tom Sawyer/ You Know Where You Can Find Me,” is one of the year’s

More online Go to saukvalley.com to find a complete list of grades and check out the Spotify playlist to listen for yourself.

Beach Slang. The Philly (again!) rock band is a dead ringer. The sound of Beach Slang’s first full-length record, “The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us,” strays little from that of two EPs released in 2014. One of those, “Who Would Ever Want Anything So Broken,” was among my favorite EPs of last year. Solid guitar rock with deceptively catchy choruses.

Two other LPs from October I would recommend: “Zipper Down,” by Eagles of Death Metal – worth a listen if, for no other reason, a fun remake of Duran Duran’s “Save a Prayer” - and “Pretend” by Seinabo Sey, an infectious pop/blues record.

Some great EPs from October: “The Phage” by Together Pangea, who follows up out one of the best LPs of 2014, “South,” by Hippo Campus, who follow up one of the best

The self-titled release from Cold Fronts was one of October’s best. best. Check it out on our SVM Playlist.

The Brooklyn band Oberhofer’s debut LP, “Time Capsules II,” was my favorite record of 2012. The follow-up, “Chronovision,” will be a contender for my Top 25 for 2015.

The subject matter is heavier here – the record was recorded after the death of frontman Brad Oberhofer’s roommate.

But the hooks abound amid the band’s dreamlike psych rock. Really good stuff, full of ear worms.

Finally, if you love The Replacements, you’ll love

EPs of 2014 (do a full record, guys!), and “Pain/Ache/Loving,” by HUNNY. There are tracks from each on the SVM Playlist. Check it out.

OF INTEREST The month included a number of interesting releases from some of my favorite bands. The Decemberists put out a decent EP. Editors released a weird and disappointing record. Maritime kept plugging away with a pretty good rock record. Born Ruffians made a nice bounce back. The National frontman Matt Berninger, who has one of my favorite voices in music, teamed up with Brent Knopf of Menomena and Ramona Falls to form El Vy and give us a really good first (only?) record. One of my other favorite voices, Guy Garvey of Elbow, put out a good debut solo record.

Meanwhile, Bryan Adams (Yeah, that Bryan Adams. Not one of my favorites, by the way.) put out a new record that was pretty awful despite being produced by Jeff Lynne.

WHAT’S GOING ON CONCERTS

STERLING | CONCERT

Nov. 20 Country artists to stop in Dixon DIXON – Doug Stone, an American country music artist, will perform with Jade Jack at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. The show will run from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $30, or $50 for a box seat.

Go to thecrystalcork.ticketleap.com/doug-stone for tickets.

Upcoming: Dec. 18 Septet to swing into area ROCKFORD – The Rockford Coronado Concert Association will host a Benny Goodman tribute with British clarinet player Julian Bliss at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. The Julian Bliss Septet honors Goodman’s influence in a program featuring some of the best songs of the swing era.

Tickets range from $25 to $35 and can be purchased at coronadopac.org or by calling 815968-0595.

Go to rccaconcerts.org for more information.

Trio on tap for second SVCCA show STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

STERLING – The Sauk Valley Community Concert Association season will continue with The International String Trio at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. All members of the trio graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston.

According to a news release, they pride themselves on their stylistic diversity, playing gypsy jazz, Appalachian folk and bluegrass, as well as virtuosic classical arrangements and

Nov. 21 Cheap Trick at Coronado ROCKFORD – Cheap Trick will perform at 8 p.m. at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. The classic rock band, known for songs such as “I Want You to Want Me,” and “Surrender,” is from Rockford.

Tickets range from $45 to $85, and are available at 815-9685222, at ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets.

Nov. 20-21 New show on stage DAVENPORT, Iowa – “Holiday Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie” is a new show set for 8 p.m. Nov. 20, and 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 21, at Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St. The show includes aerial flyers, acrobats, dancers and balancers. Each artist’s performance is professionally choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular music performed by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.

The show also will feature the QSCO Youth Choir and First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir.

Tickets start at $10 for students and $15 for adults. Go to qcso. org for tickets or more information.

Nov. 27 Music, more at Post House DIXON – Fourth Fridays Open Mic will begin at 7 p.m. at Post

Great Route 64/84

House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Each musician or band performs four songs, and a jam session will follow.

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

A donation is required for admission to help cover utility costs.

Call 815-677-2803 for more information.

Dec. 4 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON – The First Fridays Open Stage music show will return at 7 p.m. to Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles.

Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

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The Sauk Valley Community Concert Association season will continue with The International String Trio at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. popular songs from movie soundtracks.

The group features Slava Tolstoy (guitar and music director) Dec. 5-6 Concerts set for church LANARK – The Northern Illinois Christmas Singers will perform the Christmas Cantata “Hope for a Broken World” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Church of the Brethren, 326 S. High St. The group features singers of all ages from northern Illinois.

Donations will be accepted.

Dec. 11 Billy Dean to perform CLINTON, Iowa – Billy Dean will perform at 8 p.m. at Oakwood Grand Ballroom at Wild Rose Casino & Resort, 777 Wild Rose Drive.

Dean’s biggest hit is “Only Here For A Little While.”

Tickets are $20, and attendees must be 21 and have a Wild Times Club card to attend.

Tickets are available in the gift shop, at clinton.wildroseresorts. com, or by calling 800-457-9975.

Dec. 10 Concert at Chestnut Mountain HANOVER – The Highland Community College Foundation will sponsor its third annual Madrigal Dinner at Chestnut Mountain

of Russia, Ippei Ichimaru (acoustic bass) of Japan, and Ben Powell (violin) of England.

The group performs Resort, 3577 S. Blanding.

Music and theater students from the college’s district will be featured.

Tickets are $75 and include a three-course meal. The night will begin with a cash bar and light appetizers at 6 p.m., with the call to the grand hall at 6:30, and the dinner and performance at 7.

The show lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes. Proceeds will provide support to the HCC Fine Arts Department and the Highland Chorale’s vocal music tour in May to Germany and Austria.

Tickets are available at the resort or the HCC Foundation Office, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, or by calling 800-3971320 or 815-599-3413.

Dec. 12 Get in the holiday spirit CLINTON, Iowa – Clinton Symphony Orchestra will present its annual “Holidays with the Symphony” concert at 7:30 p.m. in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 Eighth Ave S. The family concert will include seasonal and Christmas music performed by the orchestra, under the baton of Brian Doll-

about 120 events a year at a variety of different venues.

The upcoming concerts are Wolak & Donnelly (clarinet and piano) on Feb. 8, and Link Union on May 3.

Season memberships are $45 for adults, $20 for 18 and younger, and $100 for family memberships, among others. Included with membership is admission to the Ottawa and Freeport concert associations’ shows.

Individual tickets will be available for $20 at the door.

Membership forms are available at svcca. org, and at the concerts, or call Roberta Vanderlin at 815-6776676 for a brochure. inger, including a carol sing-along.

Tickets, which cost $15 for adults and $5 for students, are available at Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust St., Sterling, and Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy, 124 E. Main St., Morrison, and at the door.

Students through eighth grade will be admitted free of charge.

Dec. 19 Buckinghams in holiday spirit DEKALB – The Buckinghams will combine classic rock hits with holiday songs at 7:30 p.m. at Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Holiday songs will include “White Christmas,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.”

General admission tickets are $25 for adults, and $20 for students and seniors.

Premium tickets are $35 for adults, and $20 for students and seniors. Gold circle tickets are $65.

Go to egyptiantheatre.org, call 815-758-1225, or visit the box office for tickets. Box office hours are from 2 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursdays.

Dec. 20 Light it up in DeKalb DeKALB – “A Very Electric Christmas” will return at 4 p.m. to Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The story follows a young bird, Max, and his family, as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole, the adventure begins.

Since its appearance as a semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent” in 201, Lightwire Theater has been entertaining audiences around the world with its unique combination of dance, puppetry and technology.

Tickets are on sale and range from $25 to $35. Go to egyptiantheatre.org, call 815-758-1225 or visit the box office for tickets. Box office hours are from 2 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursdays.

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WHAT’S GOING ON

CRAFT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS, VENDOR SHOWS Through Dec. 20 Holiday craft mall ROCK FALLS – Crafters and artisans are invited to rent space in a holiday craft mall that is open weekends through Dec. 20 at 901 W. U.S. Route 30, in the Leonard Real Estate office building.

There are two floors of handmade items only, Pat Leonard said, so artists also are welcome.

The mall is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Booth rental is $45 to $50 a month, depending on the size of the booth, and renters keep all their earnings, Leonard said.

Admission will be free for shoppers.

Call Leonard at 815-718-1307 or drop by the office to sign up or for more information.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS Saturday Second Saturdays returns DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings will return to various venues, most of them running from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues. Second Saturdays features art, music and other cultural events.

Find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

The Second Saturdays open mic runs from 8 p.m. to midnight at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. Musicians can register after 6 or message Rosbrook on Facebook.

Admission is a suggested $3 donation.

Upcoming: Dec. 12

FAMILY FUN Sunday Community praise night at DHS DIXON – A Community Praise Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

An offering will be taken, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand.

Nov. 19 Hypnotist at SVCC DIXON – Chris Jones, a hypnotist from Chicago, will offer a free performance at 7 p.m. in Mathis Theatre at Sauk Valley Community College, state Route 173.

Jones performed earlier this year on “America’s Got Talent” on NBC. Call Ana Salgado, SVCC student activities coordinator, at 815-835-6432 for more information.

Dec. 27 Harlem Globetrotters in Rockford ROCKFORD – The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their classic family show to the area at 2 p.m. at BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Fans are encouraged to visit greatassist.com to “nominate a worthwhile cause or deserving family in need of a smile,” and the Globetrotters will help as many as possible, according to a news release.

Tickets are $25 and available at harlemglobetrotters.com, ticketmaster.com, the box office, or by calling 800-745-3000.

FARMERS MARKETS In Dixon DIXON – The Haymarket Square farmers market has moved indoors for the winter in the lower level of Loveland Community House, 513 Second St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dates include Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Jan. 9 and 23, Feb. 6 and 20, March 5 and 19, and April 2 and 16.

The building is accessible to wheelchairs. Among planned items for sale are local meats, eggs, baked goods, locally crafted soaps, lotions, and gifts, and artisan crafts.

In Sterling STERLING – The Twin City Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the historical Twin City Produce Building, 106 Ave. A. Find the market on Facebook, go to twincityfarmersmarket.com, or call 815-499-7268 for a list of vendors, upcoming events and more information.

Go to dixonillioness.org or contact Mary Ann Guttman at maryannguttman@yahoo.com or 815-973-0374 for more information.

Nov. 21 Get gifts wrapped, goodies LENA – A holiday Ladies Day Out will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gym at Lena Junior High School, 517 Fremont St., with a pancake breakfast running from 9 to 11 a.m. in the cafeteria at Lena Elementary School, 401 Fremont St. The event will feature giftwrapping services, vendors, and prizes.

Participants are encouraged to bring canned goods, boxed foods and more to help the Lena Food Pantry.

Admission is free. Proceeds

Nov. 22 Build a gingerbread house FREEPORT – The Mistletoe Walk will run from noon to 4 p.m. in downtown Freeport.

The event will feature holiday shopping at more than 50 stores, carriage rides, carolers, a window display contest, and a raffle.

Santa will visit from 1 to 4 p.m. at Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., where there will be a gingerbread house contest and crafts.

Go to freeportdowntown.com for more information.

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015

Saturday Pancake breakfast for school STERLING – A pancake breakfast, set to run from 7 a.m. to noon, will benefit Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Ave. The breakfast will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, apple sauce, and juice or coffee.

A free will donation will be accepted for admission. Delivery is also available to businesses.

Call 563-343-2803 for more information.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Saturday Holiday craft show set DIXON – Dixon Lioness Club will host “Crafts for Christmas,” a holiday craft and vendor show, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 412 W. Everett St. Lunch will begin at 11 a.m.

Admission is free.

Among items available for purchase will be baked goods, crafts and food. There will be raffles.

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73,068

1,239

219,078

18

13,708,221

1,489,326

857,272

1,326,377

455,542

66,250

TOTAL REVENUE EXPENDITURES

BY PROGRAM

Educational Fund

Instruction Academic Support Student Services Public Service Operation & Maintenance of Plant Institutional Support Scholarships, Student Grants & Waivers Expenditure for on behalf payments State portion of SURS payments

Operations & Maintenance Fund

42,572 30,495

1,239

138,789

18

80,288

Operations & Liability, Maintenance Bond & Protection & Fund - Restricted Interest Fund Settlement Fund

4,697,426 1,275,436 1,216,588 216,250

Audit Fund

53,621 59,592

1,368,002 2,397,589

61,902 1,323,710

220,860 320,270

1,634,483

54,992

1,011,260

Excess (or Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures

Jocelyn Lilly, Kitchen Design:

Operations & Maintenance Fund - Restricted Bond & Interest Fund Liability, Protection & Setttlement Fund

S STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

FREE DESIGNS BY

Rates 0.2450 0.0300

Educational Fund $ Operations & Mainttenance Fund

Total District Assessed Valuation:

broadcasters will be available at a meet-and-greet session at 6 p.m. in front of the reviewing stand.

Marvin “Pete” Scott, former mayor and business owner, will lead the parade as grand marshal.

The top three entries in each category for the parade will receive Prophetstown Main Street Bucks, which can be used at local businesses.

IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union will once again decorate the pine trees and provide seasonal music on the site of 2013’s Main Street fire.

In conjunction with the parade, Main Street will sponsor Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support small businesses.

Parade entries and more information can be found at prophetstownil.com and on Main Street’s Facebook page.

Extensions 3,868,479 473,691

Community College District No. 506 Counties of Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, Henry, Bureau, and Carroll, State of Illinois

TOTAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

FUN FOR A CAUSE

Nov. 28 Kick off season in P’town PROPHETSTOWN – The Lighted Christmas Parade festivities will get another addition this year, with horse-drawn carriage rides available from 2 to 4 p.m. on Main Street.

Other events at the fire station, 210 Washington St., leading up to the parade will include face painting and a visit from Santa from 2 to 4 p.m.

There will also be a chili supper starting at 4:30 p.m., sponsored by the Masonic Lodge.

The lighting of the Love Light Tree is set for 5:30 p.m. in Eclipse Square, with music provided by Morrison High School Madrigal Singers.

Eric Maitland, Fran Riley, Bailey Deitz and Morgan Ottier, all from KWQC TV-6, will be the special guest judges for the parade. The

from the annual raffle will benefit the Lena Area Church Cooperative.

Call Chelsea White at 815-2753997 or Kristina Weaver at 815541-2355 for more information or to rent a vendor booth.

2,870,710

221,591

13,685,259

1,589,593

1,498,824

1,634,483

621,418

54,992

22,962

(100,267)

(641,553)

(308,106)

(165,877)

11,258

4,010,000

80,288

Other Financing Sources (Uses) Issuance of refunding bonds Net premium (discount) on bonds sold Payment ot refunded bondholders Transfer (to) from Other Funds

52,000

125,500

3,541

3,885,000 230,871 (4,031,198) (3,541)

Excess (or Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures and Other Financing Sources (Uses)

74,962

25,233

3,371,988

(226,974)

(165,877)

11,258

8,209,650

4,539

2,678,829

1,003,412

4,521,655

(27,525)

FUND BALANCE, Beginning of Year FUND BALANCE, End of Year

$

8,284,612 $

29,772 $

6,050,817 $

776,438 $

0

0

4,355,778 $ (16,267)

ENROLLMENT DATA - 10 DAY: Summer, 2014 Headcount 1251, FTE 684; Fall, 2014 Headdcount 2,211, FTE 1,379; Spring, 2015 Headcount 2,276, FTE 1,324.

STAFF DATA: Fall, 2015 Full-time Staff: 136; Part-time Staff: 133; Workstudy Staff: 70

PROGRAM DATA: A public community college, Sauk Valley provides a comprehensive edu citizens of SVCC District 506. For those who wish to transfer to a four-year institution, SVC degrees, 21 career-technical degrees and 55 certificates. SVCC also offers academic skill who need additional basic concepts before entering an occupation or transfer program. Ad GED preparation and testing, English as a Second Language (ESL) and Continuing Educat are scheduled at SVCC and at off-campus sites throughout the district.

CERTIFICATION: We certify that the above data are correct to the best of my knowledge a MELISSA M. DYE, TREASURER Sauk Valley Community College District 506

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Newspapers in Education

SILENT

AUCTION

ROUND 2

Our area students need your help. The Daily Gazette and Telegraph are sponsoring a silent auction to raise funds for the Newspapers in Education program. This program places newspapers in classrooms each day as a learning tool for our students. You can help this program continue by bidding on items listed below.

It's easy to bid on the item you want! Just call 815-625-3600 ext. 5315 now until Saturday, November 14th at 12:00am, follow the prompts to place your bid.

Over 25 great items have been donated by these community minded businesses. Tell your friends and relatives about this fantastic opportunity to buy some great items and help our schools and students at the same time. Bidding ends on November 14th at Midnight.

Donated By:

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Donated By:

DOG TREAT PACKAGE 900 N Galena Ave Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-7841

Item #1

Item #2

$25.00 Current Bid: ________

$10.00 Current Bid: ________

Retail Value: $15.00

Retail Value: $27.00

Donated By:

Donated By:

IGLOO COOLER WITH CUP HOLDER

Sauk Valley Cellular 735 N. Galena Ave. - Dixon, IL 61021 779-245-0000

by SVC

Item #3 $52.00 Current Bid: ________ Retail Value: $253.00

LG Tribute 2

- with 3 free months of service on the $45 plan

117 W 1st St Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 284-3034

$25.00

Item #4

$100.00

Item #5

$10.00 Current Bid: ________

$5.00 Current Bid: ________

Retail Value: $25.00

Retail Value: $100.00

Donated By:

Donated By:

Ink Storm Tattoos & Piercing 110 S. 2nd Ave. - Sterling, IL 61081

GIFT BASKET

- $45 plan includes unlimited talk/text/ data with 5GB data at high speed - Must be a new phone number and account created by us and activated by December 31st Donated By: ARCH VENDING, INC.

Decorative Coca Cola Sign

DIXON, IL

Item #6 Current Bid: $10.00 ________

$50.00

Retail Value: $50.00

815-288-3288

307 FIRST AVE. STERLING, IL

Donated By:

Maria’s Pizza 420 W 3rd St. - Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-6969

Item #7

23.00 Current Bid: $________

$25.00

Item #8

Item #9

$10.00 Current Bid: ________

$12.00 Current Bid: ________

Retail Value: $25.00

Retail Value: $50.00

Donated By:

Donated By:

Retail Value: $25.00 Donated By:

PRESCOTT'S WEBER CHARCOAL GRILL 1910 E. Fourth St. Sterling, IL 61081

Waterfront Gifts CANDLE WARMER LAMP and Antiques 212 W 1st St Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4500

1023 First Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071

$50.00

Item #10

Item #11

$50.00 Current Bid: ________

$25.00 Current Bid: ________

$20.00 Current Bid: ________

Retail Value: $199.00

Retail Value: $50.00

Retail Value: $35.00

Donated By:

Donated By:

Donated By:

107 S Hennepin Ave. Dixon,IL 61021 (779) 861-2167

Item #13

$50.00 towards any program or to start a Y membership

110 N. Galena Avenue Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-9622

$30.00

Item #14

Item #12

505 S Galena Ave Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 284-6200

$10.00 Current Bid: ________

$5.00 Current Bid: ________

$5.00 Current Bid: ________

Retail Value: $30.00

Retail Value: $50.00

Retail Value: $10.00

Donated By:

Donated By:

Donated By: ARCH VENDING, INC.

Item #17

DIXON, IL

Item #16

$10.00 Current Bid: ________ Retail Value: $95.00

FREE HOME INSPECTION AND TREATMENT FOR GENERAL PEST CONTROL

Books on First 202 West First St.-Downtown Dixon 815.285.BOOK(2665)

20.00 Current Bid: $________

$25.00

$10.00

Item #15

Decorative Ocean Spray Sign

815-288-3288

Retail Value: $25.00 Donated By:

Mom's Diner 23 E. 3rd Street - Sterling, IL 815-622-9007

Item #18

25.00 Current Bid: $________

Item #19

$20.00

$10.00 Current Bid: ________ Retail Value: $50.00

Retail Value: $20.00 Donated By:

Donated By: ARCH VENDING, INC.

Donated By:

Ardac Retro Soda Machine

DIXON, IL

1200 N. Galena, Dixon 815.288.6060 903 W. Galena, Freeport 815.232.7920 www.annesgc.com

Item #20

Main Street Hair Salon & Artisan Market 245 E Main Street - Amboy, IL 61310 815-857-4140

Item #22

15.00 Current Bid: $________

815-288-3288

$50.00

Retail Value: $50.00

$25.00

Donated By:

Town and Country Restaurant 1135 N. Galena Ave - Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-1016

Item #21

$10.00 Current Bid: ________

$100.00 Current Bid: ________

Retail Value: $25.00

Retail Value: $500.00

Item #23

25.00 Current Bid: $________

$20.00

Retail Value: $20.00 Donated By: ARCH VENDING, INC. DIXON, IL

815-288-3288

Donated By:

Decorative Pepsi Sign

Donated By:

Floral Magic 1023 First Ave.-Rock Falls, IL

Galena Steak House 1101 N. Galena Avenue Dixon, IL 61021 815-285-1625

Item #24

Item #25

$10.00 Current Bid: ________

$60.00 Current Bid: ________

Retail Value: $65.00

Retail Value: $50.00

Item #26

10.00 Current Bid: $________

Two $25 Gift Cards

Perfect for the holidays

Look for the winning bids on 11-17-15 in the Daily Gazette and Telegraph

$25.00

Retail Value: $25.00 Donated By:

Country Inns & Suites 2106 First Avenue-Rock Falls 815-625-3200

Item #27

40.00 Current Bid: $________ Retail Value: $189.00

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DEKALB | EGYPTIAN THEATRE

WHAT’S GOING ON

RFP issued to study venue’s sustainability BRITTANY KEEPERMAN Shaw Media bkeeperman@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre might have a new business model by next year.

The city has issued a request-for-proposal for a study on DeKalb’s historical downtown venue, in order to explore its profitability and sustainabilty.

Mayor John Rey said he hoped consultants could identify a long-term operating model for the theater.

“There have been attempts by the Egyptian Board in the past to provide a structure that assures that operating and capital need,” he said. “But clearly it has been lacking on the capital side.”

The study will evaluate key areas of the theater, including target market and programming, operating potential and resources, financial and cultural impact, and ownership possibilities.

The theater has operated under a nonprofit model since 1978, but could become a city- or privately owned entity.

Final recommendations will be included in the study, which will be pre-

sented to the City Council in June.

Debates during the city’s budget process launched the idea for the study, when council members discussed funding air-conditioning for the theater, which shuts down for the summer.

The Egyptian is in the city’s central taxincrement financing district, and funding for the study will come out of the $330,000 allocated for fiscal year 2016 out of TIF funds. TIF funds are reserved for projects that will be transformational to the area.

Council members stipulated in the TIF agreement that the feasability study occur before a proposed engineering and design study that would offer insight on the air-conditioning project.

Alex Nerad, executive director of the theatre, said an evaluation was long overdue and necessary to ensure the theatre could operate successfully in the long term.

“Our nonprofit took over in 1978, and in that time, a lot of things have changed,” he said. “Not just with theater, but in general with costs going

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up and the needs of community changing.”

Nerad added that he was sure the installation of air-conditioning in the theater would be the right move, and he hoped the study would provide some data that could further the conversation.

City officals and local business owners have said that the Egyptian is a key asset to downtown DeKalb, and that its preservation is important to generating traffic to downtown restaurants and stores.

“When the Egyptian has something happening, all of downtown DeKalb lights up,” Nancy Proesel, co-owner of Tapa La Luna restaurant and board member of the Egyptian Theatre said.

“It’s a real draw. ... I think it’s a fabulous asset.”

Whether the city decides to move forward with funding the airconditioning project, the study will be helpful in and of itself, Ward 4 Alderman Bob Snow said.

“It sounds like this will be useful to the Egyptian Theatre, regardless of whether we put any more money into it or not,” he said. “It would really be a blueprint of what should be done.”

PRINCETON | TOYS AND TRAINS

HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 28 Holiday celebration in Lanark LANARK – Jingle Fest will offer an old-fashioned Christmas celebration, organizers say.

There will be more than a dozen home-based businesses and crafters with items available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Center, 106 S. Broad St. Shoppers at downtown businesses will be available to enjoy carolers from the Eastland High School Chorus and other festive music.

Santa and his elves will also be in town, available to meet with kids at Lanark Public Library, 111-A S. Broad St. Donations for local food pantries will be accepted at the library.

Contact Denise Krysiak at 815-493-2175 or dek645@ gmail.com, or go to lanarkil.com or facebook.com/celebratelanark for more information.

bake sale, at Pinecrest Village, 414 S. Wesley Ave. A children’s Christmas party is set for Evangelical Free Church, 102 S. Seminary Ave. Children can also enjoy snacks, crafts and a story with Mrs. Claus at Mount Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Programs with times and exact locations of these events will be available at village businesses and mtmorrisil.net beginning Nov. 23.

Search for Mt. Morris Christmas on the Village Square on Facebook for updates. Or call Brenda Hayden at 815734-6335 or Amy Sikyta at 815-734-4103 for more information.

Dec. 4-6 Dillon Home to be lit up STERLING – One of the most historic sites in the Sauk Valley will soon get into the holiday spirit. The Dillon Home Museum, 1005 E. Third St., will be decorated for the holidays during December.

The site will be open for tours at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1, 2, and 3 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5.

The site will be open for a non-guided walk-through from 7 to 9 p.m. both days, and 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6.

Lighted walkways and Christmas music will greet visitors coming to tour the Dillon Home and the Carriage House.

The Sterling High School madrigal choir will perform from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4.

Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, and free for children 12 and under. The max for a family is $6; groups of 20 or more are $2 a person.

Dec. 5 Annual all-day celebration back MOUNT MORRIS – Christmas on the Village Square will begin with breakfast bingo at Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St. There will be a craft and vendor fair, which will also include a

KARAOKE Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at Freeport Moose, 601 E. South St., and 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday at The Factory, 103 W. Third St., Sterling.

Email jamesgang1996@gmail. com for more information.

Upcoming: 8 p.m. to midnight Nov. 21 at Slurp & Burp, 4319 S. Loran Road, Pearl City; 8 p.m. to midnight Nov. 25 at The Roadhouse, 807 S. Seventh St., Oregon; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Nov. 27 at PatiO’s, 222 W. First St., Dixon; and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 28 at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St., Ashton

THEATER Today through Sunday “Bingo!” on stage in area GENESEO – The Richmond Hill Players will perform Allan Stratton’s romantic comedy “Bingo!” at the Barn Theater, 600 H K Robinson Drive.

In the show, the goals of David Pearce, a young Eng-

lish professor, are thrown into chaos by the plan of his department chairman’s wife to make her hysterical husband jealous.

She tells him that she is having an affair with David.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, with doors opening at 6:30; and 3 p.m.

Sundays, with doors opening at 2.

Tickets are $10 and are available at rhplayers.com, or by calling the box office at 309944-2244.

Nov. 20-22 ‘Blithe Spirit’ set for stage DIXON – “Blith Spirit,” Noel Coward’s comedy classic, will be presented presented by the Sauk Valley Community College Theatre Department at 7 p.m.

Nov. 20 and 21, and 2 p.m.

Nov. 22 in Mathis Theatre, 173 state Route 2.

“Blithe Spirit” tells the story of novelist Charles Condomine, who finds himself suddenly face-to-face with the ghost of his deceased wife, Elvira, after a spirited seance goes decidedly wrong, much to the displeasure of his current wife, Ruth.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for students with ID. Call 815-288-5511, ext.

0 for tickets.

Email Connor Price at connor. price@svcc.edu for more information.

Dec. 4-6 Two shows in one SANDWICH – “Toy School,” and “Rollin in Dough in Mistletoe” will hit the stage at 7 p.m.

Dec. 4 and 5, and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St. The Indian Valley Theatre show features child actors and will include some popular Christmas songs and other holiday surprises.

Free digital photos with Santa will be available after all shows.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 to 17, and free for children 2 and under.

Email indianvalleytheatre@ gmail.com or call 888-365-889 for more information. Indian Valley Theatre is an Illinois nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and development of the performing arts in the Fox Valley area.

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Farm toys, model trains for sale at eighth annual event STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

PRINCETON – The eighth annual Northern IL Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. The event will feature

working train layouts in several different scales, model cars, toys, train cars and equipment, and farm toys for sale.

In one of the buildings, kids will be able to ride on a backyard train.

Admission is $4 for adults and free for kids 10 and under.

Concessions will be available. The three heated buildings are handicapped-accessible.

Go to bureaucountyfair.com or call Tracy at 815-303-2905 or Kathy at 815-866-3606 for more information. Vendor space is still available.

has never exclusively carried such a high-profile forum since its launch by 21st Century Fox (then News Corp.) in 2007.

Although the moreestablished CNBC scored a larger audience for its debate – 14 million on Oct. 28 – the NBCUniversal-owned channel is also available in 93 million cable and satellite homes, compared with Fox Business Network’s 82 million.

The debate moderators – Fox Business Network

anchors Maria Bartiromo and Neil Cavuto and Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Gerard Baker – received generally positive reviews for what was seen as their civil approach.

It was a sharp contrast to the criticism aimed at CNBC’s team for the harsh tone of questioning, giving the candidates an excuse to bash the media and avoid substantive answers.

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THROUGH THE LENS | VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCES

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ABOVE: Retired Marine Col. James Prombo of Morrison address the audience of the Veterans Day program Wednesday at Challand Middle School in Sterling. Prombo was the keynote speaker for the event.

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TOP: Ralph Dyson (left), past commander of the American Legion 13th District, and current commander Richard Fuchs make the 13 traditional folds of an American flag during a presentation at Centennial Elementary School on Wednesday morning in Polo.

LEFT: Members of the American Legion Post 296 give a 21-gun salute outside Challand. Go to saukvalley.com to see more photos

ABOVE: Polo Cub Scout Pack 337 stands at attention during the presentation of the colors Wednesday morning. Go to saukvalley.com to see video and more photos.

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Air Force veteran Wilbur Wildman, also a member of the Rock Falls American Legion Honor Guard, gives commands as members of American Legion Post 902 give a rifle salute during the Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday morning at Veterans Memorial Park in Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott speaks during the Veterans Day ceremony in Rock Falls. Go to saukvalley.com to see video and more photos.

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The way Dixon has been making it work, he said, has been through valuable community support.

Even so, members of Post 540 are hoping they can encourage what they call the “new generation” of veterans – those who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq – to take advantage of what their local VFWs have to offer.

That was part of the message behind Post 540’s Veterans Day dinner. The holiday is for showing all veterans they’re appreciated.

Wednesday’s event, in part, was to welcome people to see all the VFW has to offer.

The dinner was sponsored by Invenergy Nelson, and the veterans on hand spanned the major U.S. wars of the past 70 years, with more than 80 people in attendance.

Earl Delhotal, 93, was a private first class in the Army during World War II who earned the Bronze Star; Ryan West, 30, was a staff sergeant in Afghanistan in 2008.

Despite the generational difference, they agree on the importance of Veterans Day and the VFW. “I’m a lifetime member here,” Delhotal said.

“This is a day of appreciation for all of us.”

“It’s a way to get together and bring up memorable times,” West said. “It’s also to honor the other people who have gone before us. People have answered that call to put their lives on the line for the American public.”

West is part of that “new generation” to which Spangler was referring. As someone who fought on foreign soil, technically he’s been a member of the Dixon VFW

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World War II veteran Frank Muhleback has lunch Wednesday afternoon at Dixon VFW Post 540, 1550 Franklin Grove Road. Muhleback was a Navy Seaman 1st Class aboard the USS J. Franklin Bell.

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eterans

About Post 540 Dixon VFW Post 540 is at 1550 Franklin Grove Road. While general services are geared toward veterans who fought overseas, the bar and events are open to the general public.

Bar hours are generally 2 to 8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. For more information, call 815-288-5165 or search for Dixon VFW Post 540 on Facebook. for the past 5 years. Only in the past year, though, has he gotten involved in the post’s operations.

He’s Spangler’s counterpart – junior vice commander. The reason he stepped up his involvement was because he hopes to bring ideas that will attract the veterans from his generation, he said.

“There’s 2.3 million veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. But those numbers aren’t reflected in VFWs and other organizations,” he said. “There’s just not as big of a pull as there used to be. That’s why I got involved in this. There’s a lot more distractions nowadays. Men’s and women’s groups aren’t nearly as popular. This kind of thing started back before there were TVs or the Internet – you just don’t see [groups] like this as much anymore.”

A common misperception about VFW, West said, is that it’s a place for older veterans to “swap war stories.” But in his experience, it has helped him as a resource for addressing his needs as a veteran.

In an effort to keep Dixon’s post from becoming part of the “one of four” that close every year, West wants to use social media tools commonly used by members of his generation. In the meantime, he is encouraging more community involvement.

Thanks to supporters, Spangler said Dixon’s post is able to remain a community fixture. Veterans Day is once a year.

Hopefully, Spangler said, Post 540 can continue as a resource year-round.

“This is like a shelter for military service members.

That’s why we’re here.”

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Celebrated Commodore Bears QB Jay Cutler will be inducted into the Vanderbilt Hall of Fame in January as part of the Class of 2015-16. Cutler, the SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2005, will be inducted with pitcher David Price.

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‘KENNEDY’ 8 Other activities: E Archery, academic A bowl, SADD, S National Honor Society, FFA, T student council, L No Limits A volleyball N Future plans: D Air Force C Coach Pierce O memory: On U way back from G a tourney, KP “kissed” the A little smart car R in front of us S in a jam.

Thursday, November 12, 2015 Numbers game The NCAA has granted a sixth year of eligibility to a pair of Northwestern offensive linemen. Seniors Shane Mertz and C.J. Robbins will be able to play next season after suffering medical hardships during their careers.

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Langford not ready to replace Forte yet

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ere’s the thing about Jeremy Langford: He had a great game for a rookie running back. Can we just leave it at that?

He’s Matt Forte with training wheels, not Forte himself.

Forte remains the Bears’ gold standard in terms of gaining yards and picking up the blitz. Langford might be Forte’s replacement one day, but that one day was not Monday against the Chargers.

It might turn out that Forte is expensive or expendable, both because he’s on the wrong side of 30, especially after suffering a knee injury that gave Langford his chance.

It also might turn out that Langford indeed is someone to be trusted. But that’s just a guess right now. It might be a guess gaining data points, but it’s still a guess, so pump the brakes on all this talk about Langford’s replacing Forte right now.

Langford ran hard against the Chargers, blasting into the end zone for a TD and a two-point conversion. He also showed the ability to gain yards after contact.

For the night, Langford gained 72 yards on 18 carries, good for a 4.0 average, which is solid.

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Eastland seniors Heather Larak (2), Bailey DeMichele and Samantha Johnson (1) are three of the Cougars’ best weapons from the service line. Their ability to fill their roles is a key reason why Eastland is playing in this weekend’s Class 1A state tournament in Normal.

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Role players key to Cougars’ success

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When watching a volleyball match, it’s easy to pick out the pretty pass, the perfect set, and the monster spike.

But if you look between and around and through those highlight-reel plays, you can see the glue that holds a team together.

It’s not that those players don’t occasionally do something special that stands out over the course of a match.

But it’s their ability to do whatever is necessary to help the team that makes

Larak and Bailey DeMichele were a huge reason why the Cougars will be playing in the 1A state tournament this • See how the Cougars stack up weekend at Normal’s Redbird Arena. against the rest of the Class 1A state “They don’t get a lot of press, but tournament field. Team capsules, B4. they’re doing a lot of great things,” Eastland coach Kristy Pierce said. “At them very valuable players. our Sunday meeting, I pointed out Saturday afternoon, it was those role that if you’re looking for heroes of the players’ turn to take center stage for supersectional match, here they are.” the Eastland Cougars – from the service Johnson’s five aces led a 14-ace barline in the 1A Westminster Christian rage against Harvest Christian; nine Supersectional against Harvest Chrisof them came in the Cougars’ first 15 tian Academy. points of Game 2.

With 10 aces between them, Eastland ACES CONTINUED ON B4 seniors Samantha Johnson, Heather

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race at the national meet.

Sullivan, who is in his 14th year coaching the Skyhawks – and has Sauk Valley Community coached cross country College has been a place for nearly 40 years – has for over 50 years where enjoyed the jelling of his local athletes, who were group of runners. once high school rivals, “Watching them come was a second-place finish can come together to together and become at the Region IV Meet on achieve success. teammates has become Skyhawks cross country Oct. 31, leading to a team neat to watch,” Sullivan berth at the NJCAA Divicoach Mike Sullivan put said. “That in itself is a together a women’s team sion I National Meet. real significant thing.”

The women aren’t going consisting of two runners Mercedes Sanchez and alone. Peter DeLaFuente from Sterling, two from Bailie Smith ran in several Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com Prophetstown, two from of Sterling and Scott Heath meets against each other Sauk Valley Skyhawks cross country runners will compete at the NJCAA National Rock Falls, and one from of Dixon ran well enough in high school.

Meet on Saturday in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The women advanced as a team for the Dixon. The result of bring- during the Region IV Meet third time in program history, while a pair of men will also run in the race.

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Bears rookie suspended for PEDs Chicago Bears offensive tackle Tayo Fabuluje was suspended Tuesday for four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Fabuluje said in a statement he was informed he tested positive for an amphetamine after taking a supplement that did not list any banned substances on the label.

Fabuluje, a sixth-round draft pick out of TCU last spring, has appeared in four games. He will be eligible to return to the active roster Dec. 7 and play against Washington on Dec. 13.

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Illinois adds guard, forward Illinois has signed point guard Te’Jon Lucas to join the team next season and has added forward Kipper Nichols, who previously committed to Tulane, coach John Groce said Wednesday.

Lucas is a 6-foot, 160pound recruit from Washington High School in Milwaukee. Groce said the 6-6, 200-pound Nichols will join the team before the spring semester.

Northwestern’s Law to miss season Northwestern forward Vic Law is facing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the season.

The injury occurred over the summer and got progressively worse.

Coach Chris Collins says the recovery will take 4-6 months.

A sophomore, Law averaged 7.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game last season.

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The 79-year-old suspended FIFA president expects to leave the hospital next Monday.

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New Chicago White Sox bench coach Rick Renteria insisted he has no ill will toward the Cubs for his awkward firing as their manager last fall.

Renteria acknowledged he was taken aback when the Cubs fired him to clear the way for Joe Maddon.

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Kurt Busch needs strong finish at track where he began

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BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Kurt Busch’s season comes down to one race at the same track where his year officially began.

Busch was suspended by NASCAR for the first three races of the season, so his debut didn’t come until March at Phoenix International Raceway. Now, with his championship chances on the line, he will race there Sunday hoping to advance to the title-deciding season finale.

Busch is ranked seventh in the eight-driver field, and only Jeff Gordon has locked up a spot in the final four. That leaves three spots up for grabs, but Busch and his Stewart-Haas Racing team are approaching it as if they’ve got to win Sunday to earn a spot in the title race.

Standing in his way? Reigning NASCAR champion Kevin Harvick, his SHR teammate and winner of the last four races at Phoenix.

“We would be stupid not to run a Kevin Harvick setup,” Busch said. “He’s won almost every race there the last few years.”

Indeed, Harvick has won five of the last six visits to the Arizona track.

But Busch hasn’t been too bad, and he finished a respectable fifth there in March when he raced for the first time this season.

In 25 career starts, Busch has one win, six top-five finishes, and 14 top-10s.

He tested at Phoenix recently, and when the cars were working with the current rules package, he thought his No. 41 Chevrolet had similar speed to Matt Kenseth and Brad Keselowski, the two top cars at the test.

But Busch isn’t sure that it won’t be a free-for-all on Sunday with seven drivers racing for three spots.

“It’s gotten pretty crazy. There are a lot of guys who think they need to be in that top-four who aren’t, and there are guys who are in it who want to defend those positions,” he said. “The

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Kurt Busch is ranked seventh in the eight-driver field, and only Jeff Gordon has locked up a spot in the final four. That leaves three spots for the Chase for the Cup up for grabs heading into Phoenix on Sunday.

Chase is definitely at a boiling point for everybody.”

Jones-triple duty: Erik Jones has a chance to remain perfect at Phoenix International Raceway when he attempts to move closer to the Truck Series title.

Then he’ll race another two times.

Jones will attempt to win his third consecutive Truck Series race on Friday night at a track where he’s undefeated. He was the youngest winner in NASCAR national series history when he won at Phoenix in 2013 at 17 years, 5 months and 9 days old.

Then Jones routed the field in winning last year.

He takes a 17-point lead over two-time reigning Truck Series champion Matt Crafton into Phoenix, the penultimate race of the year.

“I don’t think Phoenix is too big of a wild-card knowing that we’ve been so fast there the last 2 years,” Jones said. “I think Homestead is more of a wild-card for me just because I’ve never been there and don’t really have any experience at that place, but the situation is going to differ so much depending on

where the points are and how everything shakes out.

“If we were to go into Homestead with a 20-point lead, it would be a pretty easy day - just don’t wreck. We’ll see how that all shakes out, but I think Phoenix for us is one we’re all looking forward to.”

Jones has a busy weekend as he’ll run triple duty for the second consecutive week.

He’ll drive the No. 20 Toyota Camry in the Xfinity Series race on Saturday, and he’ll replace suspended driver Matt Kenseth for the second consecutive week in the Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday.

Jones is hoping by the time Sunday rolls around, he’ll be ready to score a big finish in the No. 20 Toyota.

“I think that all that time on track provides an opportunity to have another strong run on Sunday,” Jones said. “I’d love to get a top-10 finish, and even being able to get up into the top-five as well. We’ll see how the weekend plays out, but I’m definitely looking forward to getting to Phoenix because it is one of my favorite tracks on the schedule.”

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Sanchez, Sauk’s lead runner and a freshman from Sterling, won the Region IV Meet at Harper College in Palatine with a time of 19 minutes, 35 seconds. Smith, a freshman from Rock Falls, finished sixth with a time of 20:54.

Sauk’s third-throughfifth runners finished well enough on a very treacherous, weatherridden course to help the Skyhawks grab second place and a trip Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com to the national meet, The Sauk Valley women’s cross country team of (from left) Haylee Altenberg, and both Sanchez and Smith are happy to have Mercedes Sanchez, Bailie Smith, Marisela Herrera, Santana Estrada, Rebecca Arnolts and Paige Reynolds (sitting) is headed to nationals. their entire team along for the ride. personal best. commemorating their enough to become the “It’s more exciting “It’s pretty exciting to national-qualifying feat. third women’s team because we’re all there be able to say that we’re The chemistry among from Sauk to qualify for to support each other,” going to nationals,” those on the team has nationals.

Sanchez said. “We can DeLaFuente said, “and been an active and Sanchez has aspirawork together, and having the chance to vocal one, with runners tions of making the top feed off of each other’s run there. That’s against chatting among them50, while DeLaFuente energy.” everybody in the United selves about not just and Heath hope for “I feel like it takes States, which is different running, but also of the top-100 finishes and to the nervousness away than state, against run- many aspects of college break 30 minutes. more,” Smith said. “You ners just from Illinois. life.

Sullivan is hoping for get your mind off of I’m pretty pumped for “When it comes time each runner to make the things by having fun it.” to run, they’re 100 permost out of the meet, with your friends.”

“It’s weird to think that cent business,” Sullivan and to run their best DeLaFuente and we were against each said. “If you look at our times.

Heath had a very differ- other in high school progression from our “At the start of the ent path toward becom- soccer,” Heath said, first meet at Waubonsee year, I knew we had a ing Skyhawk harriers, “and now we’re running to the regional, and see couple of good indispending much of their together and going to how their times have viduals that, if they high school years on the nationals in a complete- come down, it’s very worked hard, they could soccer pitch. ly different sport.” significant.” probably go there,” SulAt the regional meet, During a practice The runners have livan said. “The last few DeLaFuente finished run at Hoover Park on bought into Sullivan’s meets, as the women 19th in 29:16, while Wednesday, the Skysystem right from the were coming together, Heath clocked in at hawks donned brand start, and that has made we knew we had a 30:13 – an 8-kilometer new red sweaters a huge impact – good chance.”

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L.A. talks heating up Oakland, San Diego, St. Louis speak to owners

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Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is “progressing nicely” after suffering a concussion that appeared to knock him out cold on the turf last Sunday. Bridgewater was back at practice on Wednesday.

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the game. Veteran Shaun Hill replaced Bridgewater EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – in the fourth quarter and Even after suffering did just enough to help a concussion that the team to a 21-18 overappeared to knock him time victory that helped out cold on the turf the Vikings (6-2) move last Sunday, Minneinto a tie with Green Bay sota Vikings quarterback for first place in the NFC Teddy Bridgewater was North. able to greet his team“Shaun’s got a great mates warmly as they grasp of things, he’s came off the field follow- extremely smart,” Ziming another victory. mer said. “It’s really Bridgewater was back at about just going out practice on Wednesday, there and getting reps keeping the optimism and executing it. I think high that he will be back we’re fortunate to have on the field this Sunday Shaun. ... He gets the ball in Oakland. out. He knows where to “He’s progressing nice- go. He’s accurate.” ly,” coach Mike Zimmer It appears that Hill will said. not be needed to start Bridgewater was a limit- the game this weekend, ed participant during the but Zimmer did say he is first practice of the week, looking for more out of the passing game, which and was unavailable for ranks 30th in the league. comment.

As promising as BridgeHe was knocked out water has looked at of the game against St. Louis on Sunday by a hit times in his second season, particularly late to the head from Rams defensive back Lamarcus in games, Zimmer said he is looking for the Joyner, one of several hits by the Rams that had poised youngster to let loose more often earlier Zimmer steamed after

in the games.

“We have to do better in our passing game, there’s no question about it,” Zimmer said.

“Sometimes it’s protection. Sometimes it’s the routes. Sometimes it’s [receivers] covered.

Sometimes we’re not making the correct reads or the correct throws. So we’ve got to do better there.”

Linebackers Anthony Barr (hand) and Eric Kendricks (ribs) were held out of practice on Wednesday, two key absences to watch as the week progresses. Kendricks missed the game last week, and his backup – Audie Cole – was lost for the season with a broken left ankle.

The Vikings signed linebacker Jason Trusnik on Monday to add some depth at the position, and he was in uniform for practice on Wednesday. He played for Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards previously in Miami.

NEW YORK – The three NFL cities in line to potentially lose their NFL teams to Los Angeles made thorough and impassioned presentations to the league Wednesday as a step toward keeping them Officials from Oakland, San Diego and St. Louis spoke to the league’s Los Angeles, stadium, and finance committees – all three of which play some role in a potential relocation. Oakland spoke first, and was followed by San Diego and then St. Louis.

“This was an important day, and the passion of the cities came through,” NFL executive Eric Grubman said.

“The fans spoke in a very powerful way [at public forums in late October], and this was the opportunity for city leadership to speak with the passion they have directly to the owners.”

The Raiders and Chargers have combined on a project in Carson, California, that would cost about $1.78 billion if approved by threefourths of the 32 owners.

Rams owner Stan Kroenke is pushing a rival project in nearby Inglewood.

The league has set a special meeting in Dallas on Dec. 2, at which substantial steps could come, including moving up from January the deadline for application to relocate. But Grubman and several owners have indicated no timetable is set in stone, and that a vote on relocation could come in February or March or beyond.

A vote by March would be almost a necessity for Los Angeles to have a franchise or two playing there in 2016.

No relocation fees were discussed Wednesday; that could come at the Dallas meeting before the full ownership.

“A league meeting is a different dynamic than having 15 owners in a room with the mayor ...”

Grubman said, adding that among team owners there has been “a common discussion of, ‘This

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Rams receiver Tavon Austin slips away from a tackle against the 49ers. St. Louis is attempting to relocate its team to Los Angeles as soon as possible. is a really tough judgment to make.’”

Grubman projected that the Dallas meeting will include plenty of dialogue among the owners about the merits of each city’s proposals to keep their teams, as well as the positives and negatives of each LA stadium plan.

He added that there are a myriad issues within the plans of Oakland, St. Louis and San Diego that still must be dealt with.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer represented San Diego.

“Most importantly, the owners got to hear the strong commitment politically and in the community to get this done in San Diego,” Faulconer said about getting the Chargers a new facility and keeping them in San Diego.

Faulconer said he felt the discussions were “robust.”

“Everyone in that room was fully engaged,” Faulconer said. “We talked a lot about the momentum we have in San Diego.”

While representatives

from the three cities outline plans for potential new stadiums – St. Louis already has a statebacked project costing about $1 billion – the league seriously contemplates a return to Los Angeles for the first time in more than two decades. Coincidentally, the Rams and Raiders were the teams that left the LA area after the 1994 season.

The Raiders-Chargers proposal added some firepower Wednesday by announcing that Disney CEO Bob Iger has agreed to lead the effort to build the stadium, should NFL owners approve the teams’ move.

Iger is set to serve under a 5-year contract as nonexecutive chairman of Carson Holdings LLC, the joint venture to build a stadium on a 168-acre site.

“That says very strongly that an NFL return to the Los Angeles market is extraordinarily attractive,” Grubman said.

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Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) had a strong game Monday in his first start against the Chargers. The Bears now head to St. Louis, which should be a better measuring stick for the rookie. front of him on Monday night, but the team in front of him in San Diego was lousy. The team that will be in front of him this Sunday won’t be.

The Rams have a terrific and dirty defense, to hear some coaches tell it. That makes sense when the guy running it is Gregg Williams, the mastermind of the Saints’ “Bountygate’’ scandal, something that rookie Bears general manager Ryan Pace is familiar with.

Perhaps Pace knows whether Cutler’s second half in San Diego prompted Williams to raise the price on the quarter-

back’s head Sunday.

But let’s get back to Langford and his next job.

Clean or not, the Rams defense ranks fifth in yards, and is tied for fifth with an average of 3.8 yards per carry.

The Rams also rank third in fewest passing yards per game, and are tied for second in sacks.

Picking up yards will be as tough as picking up the pass rush.

Presuming Forte remains out with his knee issue, Langford will face the kind of opponent that might give us a better idea of how close he is to deserving Forte’s job.

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But the Chargers entered the game allowing more than 5 yards per carry, the worst in the NFL. This should’ve been all you can eat.

Not only did Langford fail to get what the Chargers usually give, but Ka’Deem Carey also averaged 4.0 yards per rush on seven carries – and nobody knew he was still on the team.

In the passing game, you have to love the way Langford came back from his critical drop against the Vikings that would contribute to another loss.

Most stylishly, Langford made a diving catch for a 31-yard gain on thirdand-3 in the first quarter, a play that set up the Bears for something big, although that turned out to be a Jay Cutler sackstrip in the red zone.

In all, Langford finished with 70 receiving yards and 72 rushing yards, the kind of balance the Bears love in their backs and have come to expect from Forte.

But remember, Forte has done this against real teams. Real defenses. The Chargers defense is hurt and bad – and getting worse in both areas.

I realize that Langford could only gain those yards against the team in

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Eastland’s Samantha Johnson, seen here spiking the ball against Stockton during the 1A Polo Sectional semifinals, is one of a trio of seniors who have done the little things all season to help the Cougars make their run to the state tournament.

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is something that you have to work for – and even if it’s a small task, it’s still your task.

“There’s a lot of pressure, While jump-serves are usual- because it’s my only job, and I ly the hardest to handle, John- want to do it well. I also want son’s method makes for plenty to stay in the game longer, of headaches for a defense, as so I want to serve a bunch of well. points in a row. We take a lot The senior doesn’t jump, of pride in our serving, both but starts in the far left corner individually and as a team, of the court and hits the ball and we’re always thinking, off to the side of center, put‘OK, we’re going to go out ting nasty side-spin on it and there and we’re just going to allowing the ball to end up in serve our A game and use it as the middle or right side of the a weapon.’” defense. It’s a style she has That pride swelled on Sathoned for the past 2 years, and urday. The 14 aces were a sharpened to a fine point this program record for a single season. match, and it was something “Our old coach, he used to that Larak and her teammates put crazy spin on it,” Johnson had never seen before. explained, “and I watched him Like Johnson, Larak is a “glue and just tried to copy him – girl,” a player who steps on and he gave me some help on the court and does the little it. It’s called the Sidewinder things – whatever they might Tomahawk, and I started be – that add up big-time if a doing it in practice at the team wants to make a deep beginning of last year. I didn’t postseason run. really get good enough to do it “We all definitely have our in a game until about the mid- roles, and we all take pride in dle of the season, then it just them and do what we’re supkind of took off from there.” posed to do to help the team,” The ability to put a defense said Larak, a defensive specialon its heels without giving ist who is solid in the back row away the special serve with (213 digs) and can also reel a long run-up or jump has off service points in bunches. precedence in the Eastland “With our team, you definitely program. Katelyn Hasken was understand that you’re not a member of the Cougars’ going to get the ball every sinback-to-back state title teams gle time, and we all accept that in 2008 and ’09, and her serve and roll with that. was diabolical in that it took “We’ve all been together a nose dive like a good jumpsince seventh grade, playing in serve does – only she did it club and for our school, so it standing flat-footed. makes everything easier when It’s a comparison that Johnwe’re out there together. It son loves. plays a very big part of why we “It’s funny, because when mesh so well.”

I was little, I always loved Johnson couldn’t agree more. watching Katelyn; she was “I think that’s why we work my idol when I was growing so well as a team,” she said, up,” said Johnson, whose 50 “because we all kind of know aces are second on the team our place and we complement to Larak’s 53. “I love how it each other and fit together so worked out, because I didn’t well.” even intentionally try to That teamwork and rolefill that role; it just kind of playing has led the Cougars to happened.” the Final Four for the fourth Being a strong server is a role time in school history, and the DeMichele has embraced, too. first time since those two state In fact, it’s the only time she championships. Watching sees the court, and gets a break those state teams back in midfrom cheering on her team dle school ignited the dream of from the bench. this team to get there, too, and DeMichele comes in to serve the fact that it’s come to fruifor junior hitter Makenzie tion has been hard for these Fink, then comes right back Cougars to wrap their heads out so Fink can play in the around – especially the seven back row. While she’d love to seniors who will close out their see more game action, DeMicareers on the state’s biggest chele realizes she’s doing what stage. she’s meant to do.

“We’re very excited; it’s the “For our team, I know that best feeling anybody could serving’s where I belong,” ever ask for, especially in their said DeMichele, who is tied senior year,” said Larak, whose for third on the team with sister, Ashley, was on that secAshley Beyers with 45 aces on ond state title team and is now the season. “There’s so many an Eastland assistant coach. good people on our team, and “It doesn’t seem real that we it’s hard to fit in on a team like actually made it here, but now that, so to find your part and that it’s actually happening, your role on a team this good it’s just crazy.”

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Enrollment: 113 Conference: Sangamon Valley Coach: Josh Landon (10th season, 227-123-4) Tournament history: Second appearance (3rd in 2014) Longest winning streak: 9 (active) Longest losing streak: 2 (Grant Park & Romeoville at Braidwood Classic, Sept. 26) Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. 1 Karli Boyle OH 5-8 Sr. 2 Taylor Hasselbring DS 5-5 Sr. 3 Anna Kaeb S 5-6 Sr. 4 Anna Jennings S 5-4 Fr. 5 Kali Hines DS 5-5 Jr. 6 Erica Walder OH 5-6 Fr. 8 Gabby Wessels OH 5-8 So. 9 Sloan Boyce MH 5-8 Fr. 10 Aliyah Shields RS 5-8 Jr. 11 Lyndsey Neukomm L 5-5 Sr. 12 Addison Stoller MH 5-11 Sr. 14 Samantha Hasselbring MH 5-11 Sr. 18 Bailey Downs DS 5-6 Jr. 23 Olivia Stoller DS 5-5 So. Leaders Kills – Addison Stoller 282, Samantha Hasselbring 191, Gabby Wessels 185 Blocks – Addison Stoller 90, Samantha Hasselbring 36, Karli Boyle 13 Assists – Anna Kaeb 838, Addison Stoller 33 Digs – Addison Stoller 330, Anna Kaeb 220, Gabby Wessels 197 Aces – Lyndsey Neukomm 56, Gabby Wessels 40, Samantha Hasselbring 31 Postseason Schlarman Regional • Timberwolves def. Armstrong 25-17, 25-13 • Timberwolves def. DeLand-Weldon 25-10, 25-9 Decatur Lutheran Sectional • Timberwolves def. Windsor 25-20, 29-27 • Timberwolves def. Blue Ridge 25-6, 25-19 St. Anthony Supersectional • Timberwolves def. Mt. Pulaski 18-25, 26-24, 25-21

Eastland Cougars (38-1-1) Enrollment: 185 Conference: NUIC West Coach: Kristy Pierce (34th season, 938-206-10) Tournament history: Fourth appearance (1st in 2008 & 2009, 4th in 2003) Longest winning streak: 37 (active) Longest losing streak: 1 Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. 1 Samantha Johnson RS 5-7 Sr. 2 Heather Larak DS 5-6 Sr. 3 Gabby Snyder DS 5-4 Fr. 4 Sage Walrath OH 5-7 Fr. 5 Ashley Beyers S 5-11 Jr. 6 Karalicia Kennedy MB 5-9 Sr. 8 Cassidy Logemann OH 5-8 Sr. 9 Karolin Thomas RS 5-11 Jr. 16 Bailey DeMichele DS 5-7 Sr. 17 Nia Blackmore OH 5-7 Jr. 24 Sydney Guentner MB 5-9 Sr. 26 Mackenzie Byer MB 5-10 So. 30 Katie Krogman MB 5-11 So. 32 Makenzie Fink OH 6-1 Jr. 40 Bubby Doubler L 5-4 Sr. Leaders Kills – Makenzie Fink 447, Cassidy Logemann 211, Sydney Guentner 187 Blocks – Sydney Guentner 62, Karalicia Kennedy 39, Makenzie Fink 32 Assists – Ashley Beyers 1,158, Samantha Johnson 34 Digs – Bubby Doubler 493, Heather Larak 213, Makenzie Fink 184 Aces – Heather Larak 53, Samantha Johnson 50, Ashley Beyers 45, Bailey DeMichele 45 Postseason Erie Regional • Cougars def. Polo 25-6, 25-11 • Cougars def. Erie 25-14, 25-23 Polo Sectional • Cougars def. Stockton 25-18, 25-19 • Cougars def. Galena 25-15, 25-19 Westminster Christian Supersectional • Cougars def. Harvest Christian 25-12, 25-21

Clay City Wolves (30-2) Enrollment: 75 Conference: Midland Trail Coach: Jamie Harvel (3rd season, 42-38) Tournament history: First appearance Longest winning streak: 20 (active) Longest losing streak: 1 Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. 2 Olivia Bangert L 5-5 4 Hannah Dulaney OP 5-7 5 Macy Anderson DS 5-3 6 Macy Hance OH 5-5 7 Breana Farris DS 5-5 11 Megan Hance S 5-7 12 Jazmyn Rodriguez DS 5-5 13 Maddie Craig MB 5-11 14 Paige Spitzner MB 5-11 16 Tori Matanich OH 5-8 20 Faith Hohman MB 5-10 26 Peyton Spitzner MB 5-10

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Leaders Kills – Macy Hance 213, Tori Matanich 134, Peyton Spitzner 101 Blocks – Peyton Spitzner 96, Paige Spitzner 84, Hannah Dulaney 46 Assists – Megan Hance 497, Hannah Dulaney 31, Tori Matanich 30 Digs – Macy Hance 182, Tori Matanich 174, Olivia Bangert 135 Aces – Megan Hance 64, Tori Matanich 55, Macy Hance 37 Postseason Oblong Regional • Wolves def. Hutsonville 25-23, 25-12 • Wolves def. St. Elmos-Brownstown 24-26, 25-22, 25-21 St. Elmo Sectional • Wolves def. Metro-East Lutheran 25-20, 23-25, 25-21 • Wolves def. Christ Our Rock Lutheran 25-17, 25-18 Christ Our Rock Lutheran Supersectional • Wolves def. Valmeyer 28-26, 25-16

Wethersfield Flying Geese (32-7) Enrollment: 209 Conference: Lincoln Trail Coach: Tonya Vincent (10th season, 243-112-6) Tournament history: First appearance Longest winning streak: 7 (active) Longest losing streak: 1 Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. 2 Hanna Clayes S 5-4 So. 3 Lauren Schmidt MB 5-10 Jr. 4 Ali Kazubowski OP/DS 5-8 Sr. 5 Brittney Litton MH 5-8 Fr. 6 Anissa Jackson L 5-3 Sr. 9 Mariana Ponce DS 5-3 Jr. 10 Rachel Rashid OH 5-7 Jr. 12 Charlotte Pillen MH 5-8 So. 14 Stephanie Bair OH 5-5 Jr. 15 Kristen Hager DS 5-4 So. 17 Mckenzie Lindstrom OH 5-6 Fr. 21 Samantha Culver S 5-5 Jr. 24 Tori Rashid OH 5-5 So. 27 Tess Anderson S 5-7 Fr. 33 Eden Juarez OH 5-4 Jr. Leaders Kills – Brittney Litton 346, Rachel Rashid 182, Charlotte Pillen 135 Blocks – Brittney Litton 48, Charlotte Pillen 39, Lauren Schmidt 26 Assists – Samantha Culver 535, Hanna Clayes 195 Digs – Anissa Jackson 383, Rachel Rashid 225, Brittney Litton 136 Aces – Brittney Litton 57, Rachel Rashid 33, Tori Rashid 25 Postseason Wethersfield Regional • Flying Geese def. Williamsfield 25-11, 25-11 • Flying Geese def. Annawan 25-19, 25-12 Woodland Sectional • Flying Geese def. Grant Park 25-13, 25-23 • Flying Geese def. Flanagan-Cornell 25-13, 18-25, 25-23 Hartsburg-Emden Supersectional • Flying Geese def. Lexington 25-17, 25-18

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Eastland’s Karalicia Kennedy (6) slams a kill during Saturday’s 25-12, 25-21 victory over Harvest Christian Academy at the Class 1A Westminster Christian Supersectional in Elgin. Kennedy is one of seven Cougar seniors – as well as longtime coach Kristy Pierce – who will close their careers at this weekend’s state tournament at Redbird Arena in Normal.

2015 EASTLAND COUGARS PROWLING FOR THIRD STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 1A STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT • REDBIRD ARENA, NORMAL • NOVEMBER 13-14 38-1-1 (12-0 NUIC West Champions) • Erie Regional champs • Polo Sectional champs • Westminster Christian Supersectional champs

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SAMANTHA JOHNSON SENIOR • RS

‘TOMAHAWK’ 1 Other activities : E Track, student council, FCCLA, A S SAAD, National T Honor Society College major: L Pharmacy A Favorite food: N Steak, D chocolate C Coach Pierce O memory: U When she G dances with A us in the locker room R S before games.

SAGE WALRATH FRESHMAN • OUTSIDE

‘WALRATH’ 4 Other activities : E Basketball, A track, student S council College major: T L Psychology Favorite food: A Ice cream N Favorite D Cougar: C Bryce Shaner O Coach Pierce U memory: G When she A danced with R us at midS night madness.

CASSIDY LOGEMANN SENIOR • OUTSIDE

‘MAMA BEAR’ 8 Other activities : E Track & field College major: A Paralegal studies S T Favorite food: L Hot wings Favorite Cou- A gars: Ranni N Miller and D Hope Linker C Coach Pierce O memory: U When she G joined us in our pre-game A R chant and S danced with us.

NIA BLACKMORE JUNIOR • RS

‘BLACKMORE’17 Other activiE ties: Basketball, A softball, soccer, S FFA, volleyball, T hunting College major: L Animal science, A vet classes N Favorite Food: D Steak C Favorite O Cougar: Kiza U Blackmore G Shout out A to: My family who have R S helped me.

KATIE KROGMAN SOPHOMORE • MIDDLE

‘CRACK’ 30 Other activities : Basketball, track E , A FCCLA, student S council, FFA College major: T L Psychology Favorite A Cougar: N Courtney Blair D Favorite coach C Pierce memO ory: When she rolls her eyes U G at the refs.

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HEATHER LARAK SENIOR • DS

‘HEATH’ 2 Other activities : E Dance, student A council S College major: T Nursing L Favorite food: Steak & mashed A potatoes N Favorite Cougar: D Shawn Larak C Coach Pierce O memory: Her U crazy hair G Shout out to: My family and A friends for all R S they have done.

ASHLEY BEYERS JUNIOR • SETTER

‘ASH’ 5 Other activities : E Softball, track, A club volleyball College major: S T Pre-vet studies Favorite Cougar: L Mr. McLain A Favorite food: N Steak & corn D Favorite thing C about EastO land: All my friends go here U Shout out to: G Kristy Pierce, A R Heather & S Jason Beyers

KAROLIN THOMAS SOPHOMORE • RS

‘THOMAS’ 9 Other activities : E Piano A Favorite food: S Pizza T Favorite L Cougar: Mr. Johnson A Coach Pierce N memory: Let- D ting me be C part of the O team (I am an U exchange G student) Shout out to: A Tina, because R S she gave me an apple.

SYDNEY GUENTNER SENIOR • MIDDLE

‘SYD’ 24 Other activities : E Student council College major: A S X-Ray tech/ T Radiology Favorite food: L Pizza A Favorite N Cougar: Mrs. D Landherr C Coach Pierce O memory: U Pushing us to G achieve our A goal.

Shout out to: R S My family & friends.

MAKENZIE FINK JUNIOR • OUTSIDE

32 ‘FINK’ Other activities : E Softball, basketball, student A S council, FCCLA College major: T Physical therapy L assistant A Favorite food: N Fettuccini D alfredo C Coach Pierce O memory: U When she G makes all A the buzzers go off in the R S Cougar cruiser.

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GABBY SNYDER FRESHMAN • DS

‘GABATRON’ 3 Other activities : E Basketball, A softball, band, S student council College major: T L Nursing Favorite CouA gar: Nicole N Brinker D Coach Pierce C memory: O When she U wore pink G pants.

Shout out to: A All my family R S for supporting me.

KARALICIA KENNEDY SENIOR • MIDDLE

‘KENNEDY’ 8 Other activities : E Archery, academ ic A bowl, SADD, S National Honor T Society, FFA, student council, L No Limits A volleyball N Future plans: D Air Force C Coach Pierce O memory: On way back from U G a tourney, KP A “kissed” the little smart car R S in front of us in a jam.

BAILEY DEMICHELE SENIOR • DS

‘BAI’ 16 Other activities : E FFA, student council, softball, A S National Honor T Society L Future plans: Air Force A Favorite food: N Hot wings & ice D cream C Favorite O Cougar: My brother Daw- U son comes to G A our games R and dresses S as Eastland Cougar.

MACKENZIE BYER SOPHOMORE • MIDDLE

BUBBY DOUBLER SENIOR • LIBERO

‘MAC’ 26 Other activities : E FCCLA, student A council, yearS book, quiz bowl College major: T L Education Favorite food: A French toast N Favorite D Cougar: C Josh Ehlers O Coach Pierce U memory: G When she A danced at R midnight S madness.

‘BUBBY’ 40 Other activities : E Basketball, stuA dent council, se rvant leadership, S T SADD, FCCLA College major: L Social work A Favorite food: N All food is good! D Favorite C Cougar: Mary O Beth Landherr Shout out to: U Erin Henze for G A being aweR some!

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Football Quarterfinal pairings All games Saturday CLASS 1A Upper bracket • No. 4 Polo (11-0) at No. 1 Stark County (11-0), 2 p.m.

• No. 6 Orion (10-1) at No. 2 Ottawa Marquette (11-0), 3:30 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 4 Carrollton (10-1) at No. 9 LeRoy (8-3), 2 p.m.

• No. 3 Arcola (11-0) at No. 2 Gibson CityMelvin-Sibley (11-0), 2 p.m.

CLASS 2A Upper bracket • No. 4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (9-2) at No. 1 Tri-Valley (11-0), 2 p.m.

• No. 2 Annawan-Wethersfield (10-1) at Hall (9-2), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 12 Auburn (8-3) at No. 1 Pana (110), 2 p.m.

• No. 15 Athens (7-4) at No. 11 Nashville (8-3), 2 p.m.

CLASS 3A Upper bracket • No. 8 Byron (9-2) at No. 5 Bishop McNamara (10-1), 1 p.m.

• No. 3 IC Catholic (10-1) at No. 2 Princeton (11-0), 5 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 1 St. Joseph-Ogden (11-0) at No. 5 Bloomington Central Catholic (10-1), 4 p.m.

• No. 10 Tolono Unity (8-3) at No. 6 Monticello (10-1), 2 p.m.

CLASS 4A Upper bracket • No. 4 Geneseo at No. 1 Phillips (11-0), 7 p.m. (Gately Stadium) • No. 3 Rockford Lutheran (11-0) at No. 2 Marengo (11-0), 5:30 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 4 Rochester (10-1) at No. 1 Belleville Althoff (11-0), 3 p.m.

• No. 3 Taylorville (11-0) at No. 10 Breese Mater Dei (8-3), 2 p.m.

CLASS 5A Upper bracket • No. 8 Tinley Park (9-2) at No. 5 St. Laurence (9-2), 7 p.m.

• No. 3 Joliet Catholic (10-1) at No. 7 Nazareth (9-2), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 4 Champaign Centennial (10-1) at Washington (11-0), 1 p.m.

• No. 3 Peoria Central (10-1) at LincolnWay West (9-2), 3 p.m.

CLASS 6A Upper bracket • No. 1 Montini (11-0) at No. 5 DeKalb (9-2), 1 p.m.

• No. 3 Riverside-Brookfield (10-1) at No. 2 Prairie Ridge (10-1), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 13 Hinsdale South (8-3) at No. 1 Lincoln-Way North (11-0), 6 p.m.

• No. 2 Sacred Heart-Griffin (11-0) at No. 6 Crete-Monee (9-2), 5 p.m.

CLASS 7A Upper bracket • No. 1 Glenbard West (11-0) at No. 9 Auburn (10-1), 1 p.m.

• No. 5 Cary-Grove (10-1) at No. 4 Batavia (10-1), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 31 Niles North (7-4) at No. 23 Bradley-Bourbonnais (8-3), 5 p.m.

• No. 6 Normal Community (10-1) at No. 3 Libertyville (11-0), 1 p.m.

CLASS 8A Upper bracket • No. 8 Homewood-Flossmoor (10-1) at No. 1 Loyola (11-0), p.m.

• No. 5 Brother Rice (10-1) at No. 13 Palatine (9-2), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 23 Chicago Marist (7-4) at No. 15 Oswego (9-2), 6 p.m.

• No. 6 Naperville Central (10-1) at No. 30 Waubonsie Valley (7-4), 1:30 p.m.

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.

Class 2A Friday’s semifinals • Orion vs. Shelbyville, noon • Bloomington Central Catholic vs. Timothy Christian, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games • Third place, 12:25 p.m.

• Championship, 1:55 p.m.

Class 3A Friday’s semifinals • Woodstock Marian vs. Mascoutah, 4 p.m.

• Joliet Catholic vs. LaSalle-Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games • Third place, 4 p.m.

• Championship, 5:30 p.m.

Class 4A Friday’s semifinals • Glenbard West vs. Normal Community, 7 p.m.

• Cary-Grove vs. Wheaton St. Francis, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games • Third place, 7:25 p.m.

• Championship, 8:55 p.m.

College football College Football Playoff Rankings Record 1. Clemson 9-0 2. Alabama 8-1 3. Ohio St. 9-0 4. Notre Dame 8-1 5. Iowa 9-0 6. Baylor 8-0 7. Stanford 8-1 8. Oklahoma St. 9-0 9. LSU 7-1 10. Utah 8-1 11. Florida 8-1 12. Oklahoma 8-1 13. Michigan St. 8-1 14. Michigan 7-2 15. TCU 8-1 16. Florida St. 7-2 17. Mississippi St. 7-2 18. Northwestern 7-2 19. UCLA 7-2 20. Navy 7-1 21. Memphis 8-1 22. Temple 8-1 23. North Carolina 8-1 24. Houston 9-0 25. Wisconsin 8-2

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will issue weekly rankings each Tuesday, with the final rankings being announced Sunday, Dec. 6 (11 a.m. CST).

The playoff semifinals will match the No. 1 seed vs. the No. 4 seed, and No. 2 will face No. 3. The semifinals will be hosted at the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31, 2015. The championship game will be on Jan. 11, 2016 at Glendale, Ariz.

AP Top 25 schedule Saturday’s games No. 1 Clemson at Syracuse, 2:30 p.m.

No. 2 Ohio State at Illinois, 11 a.m.

No. 3 Alabama at No. 20 Mississppi State, 2:30 p.m.

No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 12 Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

No. 5 Oklahoma State at Iowa State, 2:30 p.m.

No. 6 Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest, 2:30 p.m.

No. 7 Stanford vs. Oregon, 6:30 p.m.

No. 8 Iowa vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.

No. 9 LSU vs. Arkansas, 6:15 p.m.

No. 10 Utah at Arizona, 9 p.m.

No. 11 Florida at South Carolina, 11 a.m.

No. 13 TCU vs. Kansas, 11 a.m.

No. 14 Michigan State vs. Maryland, 11 a.m.

No. 15 Michigan at Indiana, 2:30 p.m.

No. 16 Houston vs. No. 25 Memphis, 6 p.m.

No. 17 North Carolina vs. Miami, 2:30 p.m.

No. 18 UCLA vs. Washington State, 9:45 p.m.

No. 19 Florida State vs. N.C. State, 11:30 a.m.

No. 21 Temple at South Florida, 6 p.m.

No. 22 Navy vs. SMU, 2:30 p.m.

No. 24 Northwestern vs. Purdue, 11 a.m.

Wednesday’s box score

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 41, BUFFALO 30 N. Illinois Buffalo

14 14 3 10 — 41 3 0 13 14 — 30 First Quarter Buff–FG Mitcheson 26, 12:05.

NIU–Golladay 15 pass from Graham (Hagan kick), 6:03.

NIU–Bouagnon 58 run (Hagan kick), 3:21.

Second Quarter NIU–Bouagnon 1 run (Hagan kick), 8:25.

NIU–Huff 1 run (Hagan kick), :10.

Third Quarter Buff–McGill 16 pass from Licata (Mitcheson kick), 7:25.

NIU–FG Hagan 22, 3:52.

Buff–Johnson 47 run (kick failed), 1:44.

Fourth Quarter Buff–Lewis 68 interception return (Mitcheson kick), 13:27.

NIU–Golladay 68 pass from Graham (Hagan kick), 12:46.

Buff–Lisa 35 pass from Licata (Mitcheson kick), 6:46.

NIU–FG Hagan 47, 2:50.

A–17,180.

NIU Buff First downs 24 23 Rushes-yards 67-334 23-78 Passing 190 354 Comp-Att-Int 15-24-1 31-47-3 Return Yards 16 68 Punts-Avg. 5-27.6 3-35.7 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-59 5-26 Time of Possession 31:52 28:08 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–N. Illinois, Bouagnon 28-156, Graham 18-78, Huff 12-50, Turner 4-36, Beebe 1-13, Golladay 1-4, Team 3-(minus 3). Buffalo, Johnson 6-66, Taylor 12-33, Team 1-(minus 1), Martinez 1-(minus 2), Licata 3-(minus 18).

PASSING–N. Illinois, Graham 15-24-1190. Buffalo, Licata 31-47-3-354.

RECEIVING–N. Illinois, Turner 9-49, Golladay 6-141. Buffalo, Weiser 8-59, McGill 7-79, Willoughby 6-101, Lisa 5-73, Taylor 2-21, Schreck 2-7, Smiley 1-14.

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Today’s game Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Detroit at Green Bay, noon Carolina at Tennessee, noon Chicago at St. Louis, noon Dallas at Tampa Bay, noon New Orleans at Washington, noon Miami at Philadelphia, noon Cleveland at Pittsburgh, noon Jacksonville at Baltimore, noon Minnesota at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

New England at N.Y. Giants, 3:25 p.m.

Arizona at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Diego, San Francisco Monday’s game Houston at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 13 2 2 28 62 Detroit 8 6 1 17 34 Ottawa 7 5 3 17 47 Tampa Bay 7 8 2 16 39 Boston 7 6 1 15 47 Florida 6 6 3 15 41 Buffalo 7 8 0 14 36 Toronto 3 8 4 10 32 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Rangers 11 2 2 24 45 Washington 10 4 0 20 43 Pittsburgh 10 5 0 20 35 N.Y. Islanders 8 5 3 19 44 New Jersey 8 6 1 17 37 Philadelphia 5 7 3 13 28 Carolina 6 9 0 12 30 Columbus 4 12 0 8 38

GA 33 36 49 42 45 38 42 47 GA 25 32 31 39 38 43 43 59

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 12 4 0 24 56 42 11 3 1 23 42 31 9 3 2 20 43 38 9 3 2 20 42 36 8 6 2 18 45 46 8 6 1 17 39 38 5 9 1 11 40 42 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 7 4 5 19 48 39 Los Angeles 9 6 0 18 37 32 Arizona 8 6 1 17 42 43 San Jose 7 8 0 14 40 40 Anaheim 5 7 3 13 25 37 Calgary 5 10 1 11 40 63 Edmonton 5 10 0 10 39 47 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s results Pittsburgh 4, Montreal 3, SO Edmonton at Anaheim, late Today’s games Colorado at Boston, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Nashville, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Arizona, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s games Columbus at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Washington, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Dallas St. Louis Minnesota Nashville Winnipeg Chicago Colorado

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 6 3 .667 New York 4 5 .444 Boston 3 4 .429 Brooklyn 1 7 .125 Philadelphia 0 8 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 8 2 .800 Miami 5 3 .625 Charlotte 4 4 .500 Orlando 4 5 .444 Washington 3 4 .429 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 7 1 .875 Detroit 5 2 .714 Chicago 5 3 .625 Indiana 5 4 .556 Milwaukee 4 5 .444

GB — 2 2 4½ 5½ GB — 2 3 3½ 3½ GB — 1½ 2 2½ 3½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 5 2 .714 Dallas 4 4 .500 Houston 4 4 .500 Memphis 3 6 .333 New Orleans 1 7 .125 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 5 3 .625 Minnesota 4 3 .571 Utah 4 3 .571 Denver 4 4 .500 Portland 4 4 .500 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 9 0 1.000 L.A. Clippers 5 3 .625 Phoenix 3 4 .429 Sacramento 1 7 .125 L.A. Lakers 1 7 .125

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Wednesday’s results Toronto 119, Philadelphia 103 Orlando 101, L.A. Lakers 99 Charlotte 95, New York 93 Indiana 102, Boston 91 Golden State 100, Memphis 84 Brooklyn 106, Houston 98 Dallas 118, L.A. Clippers 108 Atlanta 106, New Orleans 98 Denver 103, Milwaukee 102 Detroit at Sacramento, late San Antonio at Portland, late Today’s games Utah at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Golden State at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s games Minnesota at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Utah at Orlando, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at Denver, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League SEATTLE MARINERS — Signed OF Franklin Gutierrez to a one-year contract.

National League SAN DIEGO PADRES — Acquired INF-OF Jose Pirela from the New York Yankees for RHP Ronald Herrera.

BASKETBALL NBA Development League NBADL — Announced the Chicago Bulls was granted the right to own and operate a club that will begin play in the 2016-17 season.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled F Brandon Mashinter from Rockford (AHL).

COLLEGE MINNESOTA — Signed interim football coach Tracy Claeys to a three-year contract.

Efficiency model QB’s steady hand guides Hawkeyes

BY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Judging C.J. Beathard solely by his stats doesn’t do him justice.

Fourth in the Big Ten in quarterback rating, and just seventh in yards per game (203.4).

Ten touchdown passes in nine games.

He seems barely a candidate for an all-Big Ten team, much less the leader of a program with national championship aspirations.

Yet there is a reason Iowa is 10-0 in games he has started dating to 2014. Beathard has a knack for coming through when it matters, and he has inspired his team along the way.

Beathard leaped over three defenders – despite an undisclosed hip or groin injury that has hampered him for weeks – for the go-ahead touchdown in last week’s 35-27 win over Indiana.

It was also the kind of play Beathard has made all season for the eighthranked Hawkeyes (9-0, 5-0 Big Ten).

“That was epic,” Iowa running back Akrum Wadley said. “That made me want to hurdle somebody.”

Iowa heads into Saturday’s game against Minnesota in search of its first-ever 10-0 start in because of the sensational play of their gutsy junior quarterback from Franklin, Tennessee.

“This is a special team.

We’ve got a special thing going on right now,” Beathard said. “That’s a nice part as well, making history, but we just want to keep playing for this team’s sake.”

Beathard first opened eyes with game-winning touchdown drives in the final 3 minutes on the road at Iowa State and at home against Pittsburgh in September. Despite playing the worst game of his career at Wisconsin on Oct. 3, Beathard’s TD pass to George Kittle

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was the difference for Iowa in a 10-6 win that solidified it as a Big Ten title contender.

In a 29-20 win over Illinois, Beathard found freshman Jerminic Smith for 49 yards on a long third-down play in a drive that resulted in a touchdown. Beathard hurt his groin against the Illini, but he played through the injury in guiding the Hawkeyes past Northwestern 40-10.

Beathard then followed up his risky leap at Indiana with two touchdown drives in a row.

“A straight tough guy.

When you do things like that, that motivates us to do more,” Wadley said.

But for all of Beathard’s intangibles, there are two very tangible reasons why he’s been

New QB Graham does it all in victory vs. Buffalo

BY JESSE SEVERSON Shaw Media

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Northern Illinois redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Graham is undefeated as a starter for the Huskies.

Wearing white helmets with an American flag design in honor of Veterans Day, the Huskies got another efficient outing by Graham and built a big enough lead in the first half to hang on for a 41-30 victory over Buffalo on Wednesday night at UB Stadium.

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so good in 2015: He protects the football, and he’s at his best in the fourth quarter.

Beathard has thrown just three interceptions and lost a lone fumble, an impressive stat given that he has run the ball 62 times. Beathard is also 26 of 38 passing for 352 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter this season.

“If you can take good care of the ball, you give yourself a chance to win,” Beathard said. “... If you’re not turning the ball over, you give yourself a chance to win every game.”

That’s exactly what the Hawkeyes have done so far behind Beathard, who has more than justified Ferentz’s decision to start him over Jake Rudock, now with Michigan, before the season.

“C.J. has a ton of heart,” lineman Cole Croston said. “He’s got the best interests of the team in mind. Seeing him go out there and playing to his ability and play through injuries...it really hits home.”

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ending Achilles injury last week at Toledo, went 15-for-24 with 190 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He also had 78 rushing yards on 18 carries. His interception came early in the fourth quarter when Buffalo cornerback Cameron Lewis picked off Graham and returned it 68 yards for a touchdown to cut the Huskies’ lead to 31-23.

The Buffalo defense has scored seven touchdowns on the season – five interceptions and two fumble returns – which is the most in the nation.

Graham answered two plays later, finding a

wide open Kenny Golladay for a season-long 68-yard touchdown pass down the left sideline to make it 38-23. Graham connected with Golladay six times for 141 yards and two touchdowns, and junior receiver Aregeros Turner added nine catches for 49 yards.

The pair were the only receivers Graham completed passes to on the night.

Buffalo got the ball back with a chance to tie with 5 minutes left, but NIU defensive linemen Perez Ford and Ben Compton each came up with sacks deep in Buffalo territory to end the Bulls’ drive.

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Toni Collette, an Australian actress who has won an Emmy and a Golden Globe, and been nominated for an Oscar and a Tony, said, “An accent in a way can be an entry into a character.”

I never thought about that.

When you hear someone speaking with an unexpected accent, it does immediately conjure some picture in one’s mind.

Today, though, whatever your accent, the key word is “entry.” South is in four hearts. West leads the spade ace: six, two, eight. West then shifts to the club jack.

How should declarer proceed from there?

North’s negative double promised four hearts (or five or six in a hand too weak

for a two-heart response). I agree with East’s not raising spades. He has no spade honor, a very weak hand and the awful 4-3-3-3 distribution.

South is threatened with four losers: two spades, one

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The original declarer immediately drew trumps, then led his diamond jack, under which West signaled with the nine, which indicated an even number and denied the 10.

So East took this trick and returned the spade seven.

West won and played a third spade, which had to be ruffed in the dummy.

Since the diamonds were blocked, the contract was unmakable.

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Notice is given to creditors of the death of James E. O'Brien, Sr. of 1032 Stony Point Road, Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to John E. O'Brien, 1863 Mt. Union Rd., Dixon, IL 61021, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

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Winter is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel bath or kitchen!!

Randy L. Moore

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Painting

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*Tree Removal *Trimming *Lot Clearing Fully Insured & FREE Estimates Through Month of October Remove One Tree Get Free Stump Removal

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TV Repair Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Snowmobile Repair Snowmobile Repair

Frank's Performance

Snowmobile & ATV Service Repair & Accessories Be Ready Before The Snow Flies!!

10576 Buell Rd. Rock Falls 815-622-9370

Storage

Call Theresa today!

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

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STERLING 3BR project house, 401 W 6th St. $20k 815-718-5488 3BR, 1BA Ranch, 1 car garage.

Patio, fenced in back yard. $75,000 Call 815-718-0416

LOTS / LAND 225 FOR SALE NEW TODAY 27.12 acres of hunting & recreation land $122,040 #09055798 John Rosengren RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-6318550 www.Northern IllinoisFarms.com

CEMETERY LOTS

226

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

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

230

Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

AMBOY 3 HANDYMAN SPECIALS Available in Meadows Mobil Home Park, Amboy Call 815-857-3611

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 STERLING A ROOM w/ kitchenette. All util. No pets. $420/mo. + dep. Non-smoking.

815-718-3500

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

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ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON 1 + BR A/C, heat, water, garbage incl. $625/mo. + dep.

815-973-5886.

1 BR $350 + dep.

1 BR $450 + dep. water & garbage incl., no pets 815973-1743 1BR, $300/mo. plus dep.

No pets. Call Vickie 815-973-4444 2BR duplex townhouse, Idle Oaks Sub., attached garage, $750/mo. + dep. & lease req.

815-631-7610.

2BR upper, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-652-2042.

2BR very clean, quiet. Garage & laundry. No smoking or pets. $525 + dep. 815-652-3365 2BR, Dixon Dells, basement. Stove, refrig. A/C, basic cable, garage w/ opener, garbage p/u furn. No pets.

Ref. & Lease. $475 mo. + $475 dep.

815-652-2042 3BR, duplex Incl. stove, fridge & A/C. $495+dep. 1yr lease. Call Vickie 815-973-4444 DIXON MANOR APT- 2BR, 1 BA., CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, SECURITY BLDG, HARDWOOD FLOORS, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CLEAN, QUIET. CALL FOR INFO & SHOWING, ERICK; 815-7395806.

Lg 2 BR apt.

S/R/AC garbage & water furnished. $475 & $200 deposit 815-284-6568

HARMON Half off 1st month's rent!

Large 2 BR $475 Pets OK. Sec. 8 is OK. Harmon, IL 815-562-7368

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PROPHETSTOWN 2BR Apartment109 E. 2nd St. $500/month.

Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

STERLING

STERLING

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

2 BR., clean, QUIET. 641-777-7261

Studio’s, 1 & 2 BR Apts.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

2BR, laundry H/U. $500/mo. + $500/ dep. NO PETS! Call 815-499-7430.

(815) 632-7368

2BR, stove, refrig., air, garage. $500 + dep. No smoking, no pets. 563-6131756 or 815-4382690.

Sterling Rentals

STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS 2 Bedroom Great Location

$

495

PER MONTH

No Security Deposit Required

*with 1 year lease

Garages Available Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

(Located Behind Northland Mall)

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 1 BR Apts.

No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

2 BR for $500

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046

Rock River Gardens, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, a trusted leader in Long-Term Care since 1974, is seeking

RNs - LPNs - CNAs

Full/part-time, All Shifts Available Current IL License Required

To apply, contact Christy DeHaven, Director of Nursing 3601 16th Avenue • Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 626-0233 www.petersenhealthcare.net EOE

PART TIME SECURITY GUARD 3rd Shift Weekends Qualified candidate will control access to and monitor the physical property. Ability to follow Post Orders and direct visitors. Punctuality and professionalism a must.

Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO.

1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, IL M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Delivery Crew Team Leader Knie Appliance & TV Inc./ Ashley Furniture Store has an immediate opening for a Delivery Crew Team Leader. Prior delivery experience preferred and a class ‘C’ driver’s license is required. Applicants must be neat, professional, be willing to work with people and able to lift furniture and appliances.

Other delivery positions are available as well.

Apply in person to: Knie Ap ppliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. EOE

NOW HIRING Full-Time 2nd Full-Time 2nd Shift Shift Positions Positions • Assemblers • Machine Operators • Parts Cleaners • Painters • Robot Weld Operators Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Environmental Health and Safety Manager Local company is looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to fulfill its environmental and safety needs and responsibilities. This person will plan, establish, implement and maintain a variety of occupational health, safety and environmental programs. They will also develop educational and training materials for employees.

This position will require three to five years of combined education and work experience in the safety and environmental fields.

Leadership and excellent communication skills are required for this full-time position.

The company offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

Please send resume to the following: Sauk Valley News P.O. Box 1310 Sterling, IL 61081

2BR upper 309 5th Ave. Stove, refrig.

Water, sewer, garbage incl. $450/ mo. $450 dep. No pets.815-499-7253 2BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty Ground Level 2BR 1½ BA, applcs incl, attch. garage, lawn care incl., $650/mo. + dep.

1501 Heritage Ln. Call Jim Prescott 815-625-7778 or 815-499-2996 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

WOOSUNG 1BR, $400 + dep.

Appliances.

815441-4591.

HOMES FOR RENT

LOANS

STERLING

310

FOR RENT/SALE HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON NEW TODAY Nice clean quiet 2 story duplex, 2BR, 1.5 BA, attached garage w/ opener, all appliances incl.

W/D, micro., D/W, No pets. 603 Apple St. $700 mo. Call 630-902-1060

MILLEDGEVILLE

NEW TODAY Ranch style Duplex NE Sterling, 2BR 2 full BA, stove, fridge, w/d, $775/mo. + $600 dep. No pets/No smoking Realtor owned. 815-7163235

NEW TODAY Remodeled sm.

3BR 1BA 1 car garage, bsmt, no pets. $550/mo. + dep. 815-564-7669

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

Over 4,000 sq. ft. of rental space in downtown Dixon.

Can be split up.

High traffic area, municipal parking, 60 spaces, for warehouse, retail or office. Call 815440-1249.

Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

To place an ad Statewide or Nationwide, contact the Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinois amp.com

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every effort to qualify these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Avonlea Cottage of Dixon RN or LPN Part Time and PRN Apply in person 503 Country Side Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044

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RN/LPN $2500 CNA $1500 We are looking for dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our team! If you are committed to quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation; holiday pay; medical; dental; vision; 401K; advancement opportunities; and more! For an immediate interview, apply in person or at call Lynette (815) 284-3393.

Dixon

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

EMPLOYMENT

505

Seasonal Fruit Packers Needed Apply in person Monday-Friday 9 am- 4 pm Blue Freedom 305 Cartwright Ave Ashton, IL

Agfinity Incorporated at Eaton, CO, is seeking a qualified CEO / General Manager. This is a multi-location energy feed, grain, agronomy, and TBA cooperative with sales of $300 million.

Business degree and or successful agricultural business management experience desired. To Apply: http://tinyurl.com/ nkz4c48 / For more info contact Larry Fuller, 701220-9775 or Email

larry.fuller@chsinc. com

SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED FROM: 11/30 - 12/20 Class A and/or B CDL & Medical Card Required Apply in Person M-F from 9am-4pm BLUE FREEDOM 305 Cartwright Ave Ashton, IL

ROCK FALLS

LASSIFIEDS

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815-625-3600

815-284-2222

Good Samaritan Society - Prophets Riverview is accepting applications for RN’s, PT’s, and CNA’s.

Please go and apply online at www.good-sam.com.

AA/ A/E /EOE, M M//F/V F/Vet/H V /Handicap, Drug Free Workplace.

310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175

Prophhets Riverviiew Chief Nursing Officer This position provides direction to an organized nursing staff and other patient care departments that are dedicated to providing high quality nursing care for the needs of patients. This position is part of the Administrative Team and is a direct report to the Chief Executive Officer. Qualified Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois,have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years nursing administration or management experience.

Electronic Medical Record Coordinator This position coordinates training and processes related to our electronic medical record system. Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree.

STERLING

We currently have several opportunities for registered nurses in our Medical/Surgical, Emergency and Operating Room departments.

NEW TODAY 4BR, 3BA, 810 W $1,100/ 15th St. mo. + $1,000 dep.

815-590-8400.

Call

284-2222

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Call us 625-3600 284-2222

SAUK VALLEY

2BR, 1ba., Bsmt., patio, garage, C/A No pets. $600/mo. + dep. 815-6255228.

2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043

Great Garage Sales

Part-time Registered Nurse 2nd and 3rd shift - $1000 bonus C.N.A. Positions: PT 1st shift; PT 2nd shift; PT 2nd shift PT Dietary Aid

MORRISON

3BR Home632 E. Lincolnway $700/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

505

NOW HIRING!!!

Stewart's Heating & Air Conditioning is currently seeking an experienced HVAC Technician.

Must meet the following criteria: • 3-5 years' min. experience in the HVAC field • Refrigerant Certified (Preferred) Please email resume to stewartshtg@ gmail.com or deliver to 225 N. Lincoln Ave. Dixon, IL. 61021 Sedona Staffing now hiring for Assembly, Welders & IT Specialist.

Please apply in person at 1515A W Rt. 30 Rock Falls 61071 Wanted Ebay Technician 815-625-5498

Snow removal for sidewalks in the early mornings needed.

815-625-8422

3BR, 1½ car garage, $650+ dep.

No smoking or pets.

815-973-7076

3BR Country Home- 21887 Pigeon Rd., $900/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

EMPLOYMENT

505

Registered Nurse

For a full listing of opportunities available at MCH or to apply online, please visit our website: www.morrisonhospital.com

Material rial Requirements Planning Controller Con Work for a dynamic, innovative and growing World-Class automotive supplier! BorgWarner is currently accepting resumes for a Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) Controller. If you are self-motivated and are committed to continuous learning, professional growth and success, please read on…

Our MRP Controllers are part of our Supply Chain Team. They support efficient production operations through coordinating the optimal delivery of purchased items. This involves sales order analysis, logistics support, customer and supplier relations and problem resolution. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain-related field, two years of related production-planning support or training, a good understanding of manufacturing and ERP processes, strong PC skills, strong problem-solving & communication abilities and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Our work environment values learning, team work, innovation and continuous improvement. Professional development is supported through a generous educational assistance policy. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package, including a savings and investment plan with company match. BorgWarner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For immediate consideration please visit our Career Opportunity Site at www.borgwarner.com OR submit your resume to….

BorgWarner Emissions Systems Attention: Human Resources bwhite@borgwarner.com 1350 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL 61021 Fax: (815) 288-7613 EEOC

Professional services firm in Dixon,Sterling and Princeton,IL is seeking candidates for the following positions to join the talented team of professionals:

• Tax Senior - (5 plus years of experience) • Tax Associate – (1 to 3 years of experience) • Seasonal tax help (40 hours per week January – April 2016) Minimum Requirements (Tax Senior and Tax Associate) - Non-profit and commercial tax background preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - CPA preferred or eligible to sit for the CPA exam - Strong analytical skills to enable effective decision-making

Towns STERLING

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS Streets 6th -11thAve., Greenridge, 19th St.

Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Customers 70

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Minimum Requirements (Seasonal Tax) - 2 or 4 year Accounting, Finance or related degree - 1-2 years of tax preparation experience - Strong analytical skills to enable effective decision-making To apply to one of the open positions go to www.claconnect.com/careers and click on current openings, identify the position and apply online.

Additional questions can be answered by calling (815)285-9300.

Route 75

Executive Director The Next Picture Show is a non-profit arts center in Dixon,IL. Our goal is to nurture,develop,educate,and to foster the arts, to energize artists and patrons within the community.

The Executive Director of TNPS should be a person who has a background in the arts, as well as strong leadership, vision, fund-development, administrative and management skills.This is a full-time position, hired by and directly accountable to the board of directors.

For a full description of the qualifications and responsibilities, please see the website at: www.thenextpictureshow.org

SaukValley Media has a full-time opening for a Graphic Designer in our advertising department. Our Graphic Designers work in specialized teams withAccount Executives and Customer Service Representatives to create effective ad campaigns for area businesses.

The ideal candidate should have experience with Macintosh computers, InDesign, and Photoshop, with creative design, layout ability and accurate typing skills.

Must demonstrate initiative, independent decision making ability, be self directed, organized and skilled in multitasking and time management.

If you are interested in joining our team, send resume to: Donna McDonald Advertising Operations Manager Sauk Valley Media P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 dmcdonald@saukvalley.com Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1 st and 2 nd shift.

• • • • • •

F u l l - Ti m e Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday Group Insurance Benefits Va c a t i o n B e n e f i t s Attendance Incentives Retirement Benefits

APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc.com PNC, INC. 11 7 E . M A S O N S T R E E T POLO, IL 61064

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

EOE

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EMPLOYMENT

CHILD CARE

505

NEW TODAY Part Time Maintenance position available at multi-unit apartment community.

General electrical, plumbing and construction knowledge needed. Indoor and outdoor work required.

Must be a team player, have valid driver's license/ transportation and be able to pass a background check.

Email resume to: dixonriver11@aim. com or mail to 624 Marclare St. #12, Dixon, IL. TO OUR

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

CHILD CARE

512

LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

Lic. #00062-03.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

Fri. & Sat., 10-6 25550 Indian Ridge Road.

(Indian Ridge Subdivision) In-home Estate/Tag Sale of Mary Lou Lindmeier Main floor and huge attached garage are full!

This sale is mostly all primitives, antiques, vintage, & collections. Some furniture, nice patio set, another full kitchen, early electric wringer washer (awesome condition), costume jewelry, 2 quality electric organs, accordian, crocks...there is just way too much to list it all.

See 100 pics, on estatesales.net for full view of homes contents. No sign in sheet for Fri. morning.

Sale assisted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales/ Services 815-590-7021

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

Set of collectible dolls, nicely dressed, $30 815625-6498

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 NEW TODAY Ethan Allen grandfather clock and 30”x15” antique Rathbun jeweler's wall clock. $600/ ea. Nice! Call 815732-7069.

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

Avon Open House Craft Show & Church Bake Sale Friday & Saturday Nov. 13th & 14th 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

717 Grace Ave. Rock Falls 815-499-6973

Call

FURNITURE

710

9 cu.ft. Kenmore commercial chest freezer. Runs & looks exc. $150.

815-564-0969.

FURNITURE

755

5 Drawer, glass top, Walnut Desk 32” x 42” $100 847-224-7684 Blue, Hide a bed couch. $100 815-778-4812 Brand new blue chair, recliner/lift never used! $500 firm Serious inquiries only, 779245-1174.

Electric Beige Recliner Lift Chair.

Exc. Cond. $200 815-778-4812

755

Entertainment Center. Good cond. $30. 815-778-4812

Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Three cushion couch $100, matching chair $50, brown/tan pattern. Rocker/ recliner $50, maroon. Good cond.

815-590-6144 761

EC 550 Water Ionizer, New in box, paid $1160, asking 815-772$500 3413

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

AUTOMOBILES

Wanted: Tea Cup size F Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

2 Ton foldable shop crane/engine hoist, exc. cond., 815-772$200 3413 2006 Yamaha golf cart, gas. Lots of extras, runs great. $2500.

815-9943339.

26” Ladies Bike.

10 speed. $25. Call 815-973-3546 4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 70 VHS tapes in good condition. All for $25 815-2842685

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NEW REAL DEAL

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Wheelchair, INVACARE TRACER X2; removable feet rest, good cond. $30 815-288-4355

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

Older Desk.

Good cond. $50 815-778-4812

HEALTH & FITNESS

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

762

Inogen portable oxygen concentrator, 15-200 Inogen One G2 system, 2 batteries, ac & dc power cords.

Backpack & cart.

Like new. $3800 new/asking $2500.

815-772-3413 New GoGo Scooter. Exc. condition.

With rechargeable batteries. $900 815-625-2422

WANT TO BUY 795

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

Cat & Kitten -Gorgeous Tuxedo colors; F, spayed 1 yr.

M, 5 mo.; very sweet, need loving indoor home together.

815-5357061

Snow Plow blade for a 1998 Chevy C1500 truck.

815-441-4659 Want to buy roll top desk. Call 815441-4659.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1 lb. Lead ingots 200 for $300 815772-3413 16” Scroll Saw Craftman. Model 113.236110. $80.

Call 815-973-3546

Golden Doodles ready now.

Apricot. $700$800. 563-2127307

NEW TODAY

2 Andersen Windows 52 ½” T & 37 ½” W $300 Culligan Water Softener $150 815-946-3572

Teacup Morki puppies, $600/ea.

3Yr old French Bull dog, male. $1,000.

815-213-0239.

NEW TODAY Corn/Pellet Stove Very good condition, vent pipe incl. $650 815-2885817 Dewalt sawzall elec. $65. Just like new. Call 815-973-3546 Everyday Gibson 32 pc. Holiday Cardinal service complete set for 4. $50.

Call 815-946-2822 Futon; metal frame & black mattress $35 815-284-2685 Indoor security B/W CCD camera.

Baby monitor. $25 815-284-2685 Jointer Planer 4 1/8. Craftsman model 149.236222. $99. Call 815-973-3546 Kenmore Gas Stove. Used. Almond color. $ 100.

Call 815-973-6774 Man cave Nascar grouping.

Exc. Cond. $20 815-440-6419

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Snow blower, 20” single stage $50 obo. 32”x80” storm door & 40”x38” double hung window w/screen. 85625-7658 or 815625-8494 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, washer, table & recliners, chairs, gas stove, sofa, dresser, bedroom set, freezer, refrig.

815-718-4385.

Walker has seat and basket.

Exc. cond. $50 815-625-2066 Yamah Concole piano w/ bench model M2E. Excl. condition – new $2,200/ asking $400 Idle Oaks 708-227-5485

AUTOMOBILES

905

1989 Jaguar XJ6, $700/obo. Needs work. Call 815564-0297.

1992 Isuzu Carry All, no rust. Runs great! $1500. 815994-3339.

AUTOMOBILES

905

905

94 Buick Century Front end has damage, possible fix or for parts 160k mi. Many new parts. $625 815-289-6890

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review, Prairie Advocate, and saukvalley.com all for only $42!

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