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BY KERRY LEISTER The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD – With the November general election behind them and a new Republican governor stepping in, Illinois lawmakers are preparing to once again take up a proposed overhaul of school funding.

The proposed reshuffling would direct more state money to poorer rural districts at the expense of wealthier suburban ones. School superintendents from across the state are expected to attend an Illinois House hearing on proposed legislation TuesJim Durkin day at the beginHouse Republican ning of the Legis- leader calls Demlature’s fall veto ocrats’ handling of session. formula overhaul R e p u b l i c a n a ‘terrible disserGov.-elect Bruce vice to taxpayers’ Rauner and other Republicans have expressed concerns about the bill, which was proposed by a Democrat, passed by the Senate but not taken up last spring in the House.

Top House Democrats held a series of private meetings on the issue over the summer.

Central to the legislation’s fate are two highly-charged issues: educational equity for students and the efficient use of tax dollars.

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Chris Gelbach, Dixon Habitat for Humanity board president, hands Josh Dawson the keys to his family’s new home Sunday in Dixon.

Chapter builds, dedicates 21st house for family in need

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DIXON – Amy Dawson wasn’t a big fan of the first real snowfall of the season, until her husband pointed out that it was a fitting backdrop for the day’s incredible script.

On this blustery Sunday, Amy and Josh Dawson celebrated the construction of their new home with many of the Dixon Habitat for Humanity volunteers who made it possible.

Josh fought back tears as he spoke to the group that had gathered for the open house and dedication cere-

To volunteer or make a contribution to Dixon Habitat for Humanity, visit hfh-il-dixon.huterra.com or call 815-288-4957. mony at 1013 S. College Ave. He said he had tried to write a speech about 100 times, but decided to wing it and just speak from the heart.

“Amy was kind of mad about the snow, but I told her the snow was symbolic of winter – a new season and change,” Josh said. “We’ve been through some hard times, but this

is our reward for sticking together through everything. The snow was only fitting for this day.”

Josh, Amy and children, Zachary, 20, Joshua, 12, and Megan, 10, had grown accustomed to the comforts of home ownership. Josh had worked for Quebecor in Mount Morris, and Amy at Marshall Salon Services, but in 2008, the recession landed smack on their doorstep.

“The economy got bad, both our companies got bought out, and we both lost our jobs,” Amy said.

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STERLING-ROCK FALLS YMCA | 125TH ANNIVERSARY

Local celebs turn back the clock Milestone marked with old-fashioned game of ‘Peach Basketball’ STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

STERLING – The Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA found a unique way to honor its rich tradition with a 125th anniversary celebration Saturday at Sterling High School’s Musgrove Fieldhouse.

The game of basketball was invented

by James Naismith in 1891, when he was teaching at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts. Two years earlier, the Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA had been founded.

In recognition of Naismith and the local YMCA’s anniversary, basketball was king for the day. High school boys basketball teams from Newman, Rock Falls, and

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Sterling opened the evening with a Check out more scrimmage. visuals from the The main event event on A2. was a celebrity throwback game, also known as “Peach Basket Basketball,” using Dr. Naismith’s original 13 rules.

Celebrities included state Rep. Mike Smiddy; Ray Sharp, varsity boys basketball coach at Newman; Brad Bickett, boys basketball coach at Rock Falls High School; and Todd Sigel, who averaged 24.5 points a game – still a school record – at Rock Falls High. The players took the floor in period uniforms.

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Andy Thornton, Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA CEO, said the organization is proud of its accomplishments, and looks forward to fulfilling its key role in the community.

“Through the years, we have added support for the community where we saw a need – developing programs in the area of youth sports, aquatics, fitness and camping,” Thornton said. “We are proud of these accomplishments, and we will continue strengthening our community for the next 125 years.”

Proceeds from the events will be used for YMCA scholarships for those in need, and to support the participating high school teams.

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Josh Willman secures peach baskets to the rims Saturday at Sterling High School’s Musgrove Fieldhouse. A throwback hoops game was played, by the 13 rules Dr. James Naismith wrote in 1891.

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Riley J. McGinn, 21, of Sterling; 8:58 a.m. Friday at West Third Street and Avenue D; no insurance; given notice to appear.

Amy L. Burtlow, 35, of Morrison; 9:22 a.m. Friday at Third Street and Third Avenue; no insurance; driver’s license posted as bond.

Isidro Herrera, 36, of Sterling; 11:23 a.m. Friday at East Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue; no seat belt, and operating an uninsured vehicle; driver’s license posted as bond.

Kelson D. Kradle, 27, of Chadwick; 12:25 p.m. Friday at Pennington and Science Ridge roads; obstructing identification, driving while license revoked, and no insurance; given notice to appear.

Daniel A. Johnson, 35, of Sterling; 1:29 p.m. Friday in 1100 block of Sixth Avenue; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Brandi M. DeWaele, 20, of Harmon; 2:36 p.m. Friday at East Fourth Street and Broadway; speeding; driving license posted as bond.

Jodi R. Fitzgerald, 42, of Sterling; 10:48 p.m. Saturday at 600 block of Fourth Avenue; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Michaela S. Hibbard, 17, of Sterling; 2:26 p.m. Saturday at West Third Street and Avenue A; speeding; driver’s license posted as bond.

Girl, 17, of Sublette; 6:23 p.m. Saturday at 43rd Street and East Fourth Avenue; driving too fast for conditions; driver’s license posted as bond.

Debra L. Knapp, 60, of Sterling; 7:32 p.m. Saturday at 16th Avenue and Lynn Boulevard; driving too fast for conditions; given notice to appear.

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ABOVE: Newman basketball coach Ray Sharp greets his teammates before tipoff of the throwback game Saturday at Sterling High School’s Musgrove Fieldhouse. The game was played by local celebrities with the 13 rules first designated by James Naismith in 1891 at a Massachusetts YMCA. RIGHT: Among those original 13 rules?

There was no dribbling allowed. The team moved the ball via passes from teammate to teammate. Money raised at the event will benefit YMCA scholarships for those in need, as well as participating high school teams.

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Brandon S. Mangruem, 19, of Rockford; 11:47 p.m. Nov. 11 at Interstate 39 and U.S. Route 30; speeding, and possession of cannabis, between 10 and 30 grams; taken to Lee County Jail.

Aaron A. English, 19, of Rockford; 11:47 p.m. Nov. 11 at Interstate 39 and U.S. Route 30; possession of cannabis, between 10 and 30 grams; taken to Lee County Jail.

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Raymond Portner, 27, of South Beloit; Friday; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear.

Michele Smith, 32, of Rockford, Friday; failure to appear; no bond, given notice to appear.

Laron M. Land, 28, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; 9:57 a.m.

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Richard G. Hill, 56, of Rochelle; 7:34 p.m. Friday at state Route 251; no valid driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no insurance; taken to Ogle County Jail.

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Kelvin L. Jacobs, 47, of Harvard; 2:10 p.m. Saturday at 200 block of Powers Road in Rochelle; domestic battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Colton J. Zigler, 19, of Sterling, 9:45 a.m. Friday at 2100 block of Reno Road in Sterling; Whiteside County warrant for leaving the scene of an accident with injury; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Amboy Police Adam J. Seloover, 30, of Amboy; 10:58 p.m. Nov. 9 at South Jefferson Avenue and East Bluff Street; driving under the influence, and operating an uninsured vehicle; posted bond and released.

State Police Thomas L. Hunsberger, 51, of Rock Falls; 12:47 p.m.

Friday at Buell Road and Interstate 88; driving while license revoked, no valid registration, and overweight on registration; posted bond and given notice to appear.

Punnaiah V. Chalasani, 28, of Herndon, Virginia; 8:03 p.m. Thursday at Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; speeding, illegal cellphone use, and driving while license suspended; posted bond and given notice to appear.

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SAVANNA – An open house to answer questions and gather comments on the proposed safety improvements to the Sabula bridge is being held from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic

Church, 318 Chicago Ave. The U.S. Route 52/state Route 64 Over the Mississippi Bridge Environmental Assessment is the result of a study to replace the existing two-lane bridge on U.S. Route 52 over the Mississippi River between Savanna and Sabula, Iowa, and the reconstruction of state Route 84 at the north end of Savanna, from Randolph Street on the south to about 1,000 feet north of the bridge structure.

The bridge, built in 1932, is rapidly approaching the end of its useful life.

The assessment includes information on the project’s purpose and need, proposed plans and alternatives, and potential effects on environmental resources such as wetlands, wildlife and cultural resources.

The preferred alternative, reached after about 2 years of study, will be presented at

the hearing, and there will be a continuous PowerPoint presentation, with attendees encouraged to review and comment on the purpose and need for the improvements; preferred alternative; social, economic and environmental impacts; and proposed mitigation strategies.

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Finding work was difficult, and when Amy found herself struggling with epilepsy, they were forced to give up their home and move into public housing.

Then one day, one of the kids brought home information about Habitat for Humanity, and Amy suggested they look into it.

“I didn’t think we had a chance to be chosen, but she really wanted to do it,” Josh said. “You can probably imagine how surprised I was when we got the call.”

The Dawson’s 1,250-square-foot, ranch-style home has three bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths. It is the 21st home the Dixon Habitat for Humanity chapter has built since its first in 1993. Construction on the latest project started the Saturday after Memorial Day. Supervisors Skip Thompson and Bob Augustine said volunteers did just about everything except the high-skill jobs that must be inspected.

“I think volunteers from every fraternal and church group in town worked on it,” Augustine said. “We had 18 different crews on Saturdays.”

The finishing touches were put on the house last Wednesday. Even for those who have been through the local Habitat project process from the beginning, the excitement and emotion always feels new.

“I’ve been on the board for 9 years, and it’s still so emotional to see all of these people come together for a common cause,” said Chris Gehlbach, Dixon Habitat for Humanity board president. “It’s a tribute to this community that raised

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Habitat for Humanity board member and family chairperson Clara Harris says a few words before presenting a Bible to the Dawson family. Zachary (left), 20, who is studying engineering at Northern Illinois University, came home to see the new home Habitat volunteers built for his parents, Josh and Amy, and siblings, Megan, 10, and Joshua, 12. the funds to build this, and contributes their time and skills.”

The organization receives some money from United Way of Lee County. Habitat even had enough money to build a storage facility this spring.

Bruce Munsell, a retired Rock Falls High School teacher, has volunteered for 4 years. He said he worked on a little bit of everything on the group’s latest project.

“I worked construction to help pay for college, so I guess it’s coming in handy,” Munsell said.

“It’s always so nice to see everything come together and fall into place.”

The Habitat homeowners also donate their sweat equity to the cause.

When they are finished, the fact that there is no interest makes the home very affordable.

“The interest would be more than the principal every month,” said Jim Dixon, local Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator. “Now they can purchase a house at a much lower monthly cost than they could renting.”

The Dawson’s oldest

son, Zachary, is studying engineering at Northern Illinois University. He came home for the dedication ceremony. Josh and Amy were happy to see the younger kids already feeling at home in their new surroundings.

“I’m so glad they have a home they can call their own again,” Josh said. “It was tough for them to lose that when we had owned a home for 6 years.”

Amy’s eyes also lit up at the mention of her favorite room in the house.

“It’s awesome – I’ve never had a kitchen that big or nice,” she said. “I just can’t believe how many people donated their time to make this happen.”

As for the younger kids, they had already chosen their bedrooms – with a little coaxing from their parents.

“I’m the clean one, so I got the carpet, and my sister got the hardwood floor because it’s easier to clean,” Joshua said, with a twinkle in his eye.

Amy’s mother, Doloris Cox, said some paperwork remains, but the Dawsons still hope to

move in before Christmas. She said it still difficult to take in everything that has happened.

“Until you actually see something like this firsthand, you don’t realize how many people donate so much time and money in the community,” she said. “I live nearby, and it was amazing to drive by every day and see the progress.”

Federal Highway Administration Division Office and IDOT offices; it also will be available for viewing and comment at the public hearing, where oral and written comments will be taken and will be formally included as part of the public record.

Illinois Department of Transportation and Iowa Department of Transportation study team members will be on hand to answer questions.

IN BRIEF Ogle recycle day set for Friday OREGON – The monthly residential electronics recycling day of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday at 909 W. Pines Road.

Items should be taken to the south end of the building. A $10 fee will be charged for each microwave oven. Make checks payable to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department.

Each recycling day, participants are limited to one cathode ray tube TV and one computer monitor, or two of each type of item.

Go to oglecounty.org or call 815-732-4020 for more information, including a list of acceptable items for drop-off.

Bookstore offers reading supplies LANARK – Supplies for Thursday’s Family Reading Night will be available Tuesday through Thursday at Twice-Sold Tales, in The Special Touch’s Unique Mall, 504 state Route 64.

The night is an initiative from the office of Secre-

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tary of State Jesse White to support families reading together. Twice-Sold Tales will offer free bookmarks and packets of hot chocolate and microwave popcorn, while books will be available from 10 cents to $5.

The store is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Family fun hour set Friday in Dixon DIXON – Future Educators at Sauk Valley Community College will provide a free after-hours family book fun night from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave. Participants can listen to a reading from 6 to 7 p.m. of the children’s story “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves”

by Lucille Colandro.

Slammin’ Sammy, SVCC’s mascot, will stop by. Story reading, face painting, cookie decorating and other activities will take place.

Anyone can attend.

Contact Janis Jones at janis.a.jones@svcc.edu or 815 288-5511, ext.

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STERLING – Illinois State Police District 1 will conduct special Traffic Enforcement Patrols today through Nov. 30 in Whiteside, Lee, Carroll, and Ogle counties.

During this time frame, troopers will

place emphasis on driving offenses, especially speeding, and failure to use occupant restraints.

The sTEP program uses increased enforcement and public information efforts to raise awareness of and compliance with traffic laws. Illinois State Police report that speeding is a contributing factor in 31 percent of fatal crashes nationwide.

In Illinois, speed-related crashes account for more

than 40 percent of traffic fatalities.

Troopers also plan to step up enforcement of the safety belt law with the use of safety belt enforcement zones. ISP data shows that half of those killed in traffic crashes were not properly buckled up.

The sTEP program is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s traffic safety division.

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OBITUARIES Marilyn J. De Clercq DIXON – Marilyn J. De Clercq, 75, of Dixon, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at her home.

She was employed by the Rock Island Arsenal prior to her retirement.

Marilyn was born March 30, 1939, in Kewanee, the daughter of August and Pearl (Keeney) De Clercq. She loved being outdoors, and was an avid walker.

She loved her schnauzers dearly.

Survivors include one brother, Donald

(Dianna) De Clercq of Dixon; two nieces, Jackie (Brandon) Watson of Dixon, and Jenny (Bruce) Dykeman of Rensselaer, New York; and three great-nieces, Bailee Dykeman, and Evelyn and Olivia Watson.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Gordon A. Schanke Jr. DIXON – Gordon A. Schanke Jr., 69, of Dixon, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at home.

Arrangements are pending at McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls.

William A. Wadelton ROCK FALLS – William A. Wadelton, 78, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014.

Arrangements are pending at McDonald Funeral Homes.

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

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Junior “Spence” E. Spencer of Sterling, noon to 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.

Tuesday funerals: Milton Harting of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Junior “Spence” E. Spencer of Sterling, memorial service at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.

Today’s visitation: Charlotte G. Moeller of Rockford, 1-2 p.m. at Honquest Family Funeral Home in Loves Park.

Today’s funeral: Charlotte G. Moeller of Rockford, 2 p.m. at Honquest Family Funeral Home in Loves Park.

Tuesday visitations: Milton Harting of Sterling, 9:30-11 a.m. at McDonald

Milton Harting STERLING – Milton Harting, 96, of Sterling, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Milton was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Sterling, the son of Ray and Ida (Hall) Harting. He married Helen Hayen on June 20, 1947, in Sterling. She died Aug. 20, 2012.

Milton was employed with Lawrence Brothers Hardware in Sterling for 37 years, retiring in 1983.

He served his country in the Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol Spencer

of Sterling; a son, Steven (Pat) Harting of Amboy; and a granddaughter.

He also was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, five brothers, and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Revs. David Burge and Daniel Behmlander officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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As lawmakers debate what would be the first significant revamping of Illinois’ dated school funding formula since 1997, a number of variables are likely to come into play affecting the bill’s shape and chance of passing.

Here’s a look at the issues:

A changing bill The legislation, which is sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar, aims to shrink the disparity between per-pupil spending in districts with rich and poor property tax bases by requiring schools to demonstrate need before receiving almost all state funding.

This would reduce the amount of state aid that goes to wealthier districts, which mainly rely on local property tax revenue to fund their schools.

Backers argue that poorer districts have less money to spend per pupil and can’t increase their own districts’ funding by raising property tax rates without risking those communities’ economic well-being.

Opponents say the bill creates an unfair system of “winners and losers,” in which those paying higher property taxes, in part for better schools, are unfairly penalized.

Furthermore, groups advocating on behalf of special needs students oppose a component of the bill that would eliminate a state reimbursement to districts to help offset the costs of special education staff.

Democratic state Rep. Will Davis, who is chairing Tuesday’s hearing, says lawmakers are considering tweaking that element. He said other

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Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, speaks March 27 during a House committee hearing at the Capitol in Springfield. On Tuesday, lawmakers will debate school funding legislation that would direct more state money to poorer districts at the expense of wealthier ones. changes could include fixing the formula to prevent state funding cuts to “anomaly districts” that have many poor students but relatively high property tax rates.

GOP opposition A partisan divide has emerged over the proposal, with Republicans generally opposing it in its current form.

Emboldened by the election of a Republican governor for the first time in more than a decade, they criticized House Democrats for excluding the GOP from those summer meetings.

“This is a very, very complicated issue,” House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said. “And sadly, the way in which the majority party presented it and went into hiding was a terrible disservice to taxpayers and families whose children are part of the public education system.”

A resolution sponsored

by Republican Rep. Ron Sandack and co-sponsored by 20 of the 47 members of the House GOP caucus decries what it called Manar’s “piecemeal reallocation”

of school funding that will lead hundreds of districts to “deep budget reductions and financial uncertainty.”

Rauner, who invested millions in education reform before running for office, indicated during an October debate that he doesn’t support Manar’s bill, even though he thinks Illinois’ school funding formula should be overhauled.

His spokesman, Mike Schrimpf, said Rauner would not elaborate at this time beyond what he’d said during the debate.

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Davis said he hopes the proposal could come up for a vote as early as the General Assembly’s last session in early January before the inauguration of Rauner, who would likely veto it.

Durkin stressed the need for more time for what he calls a “more collaborative effort.”

“There are a lot of major issues ... that need to be addressed in a global manner with the new General Assembly and the new [governor’s] administration,” he said.

Among those issues is whether to extend the state’s temporary income tax hike, set to roll back January, and the fate of a judicial challenge to the state’s pension crisis solution, both of which could severely affect the state funding that would be available for schools.

Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan has been largely noncommittal on the subject so far.

“There remains a good amount of concern about the bill in its current form,” said Steve Brown, Madigan’s spokesman. “[But] there’s no doubt some changes need to be made in how we fund schools.”

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many during his life. He excelled in track at Rock Falls High School, where he held the state record for pole vaulting. He was inducted into the Rock Falls High School Hall of Fame, in 2007 for his track achievements, and in 2005 for football. He played softball for many years, pitched horseshoes, and enjoyed bowling in several leagues. In the 1950s, when Little League was being formed in Sterling, he was one of the original team managers (Cardinals), mentoring many youth over the years. He became president of Sterling Little League in the 1960s. He also enjoyed watching all sports on TV. One of the highlights of Junior’s life was to be able to go on the Honor Flight in May 2013, where at 90 years old, he took his first plane ride.

In addition to his children, survivors include one brother, Russell (Ellen) Spencer of Walnut; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, and one on the way; and a great-great grandchild on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Marion Spencer; one sister, Myrtle Franks; one daughter, Barbara Plotner; one son, Michael Ray at birth; one stepson, Kenny Pense, and two sons-in-law, Michael Plotner and Rudy Edge.

Junior was able to remain in his home until his passing, due to the loving care of his daughter, Kim, and grandkids, Damen and Samantha Whiles.

A gathering of family and friends will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.

A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Christina Berry officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church of Sterling.

Online condolences may be sent to www. mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.

IN BRIEF ISU student found Man held without dead in dorm room bail in mall shooting BLOOMINGTON (AP) – Authorities say an Illinois State University student has been found dead in his dorm room.

In a news release, McLean County Chief Deputy Coroner Seth Reynolds says the male student from Bartonville was found unresponsive by campus police late Saturday afternoon.

Family members had requested a check on his well-being.

The student was later pronounced dead.

Authorities say there is no sign of foul play.

The student’s identity has not yet been released.

An autopsy is set for this morning.

CHICAGO (AP) – A man suspected of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend’s two young children and shooting the woman and her cousin in a parking lot near a suburban Chicago mall has been ordered held in jail without bond.

Everett D. Harris, 31, of Chicago is charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery and aggravated kidnapping. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that during a bond hearing on Saturday, prosecutors alleged that Harris took the two children without her permission to the Harlem Irving Plaza and shot their 29-year-old mother four times when she confronted him on Thursday afternoon. She is expected to survive.

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STERLING – Junior “Spence” E. Spencer, 91, of Sterling, passed peacefully from his physical life to his eternal home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at his home.

Junior was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Sterling, the son of Toby O. Spencer and Etta Mae Crotts.

He lived in Rock Falls until graduating from Rock Falls High School in 1942.

He married his high school sweetheart, Helen L. Shaw, on Feb. 22, 1944, in Tallahassee, Florida. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1961. Together, they had three daughters, Mary Jo Edge of Sterling, Barbara Fischbach Plotner, who died in 2000, and Luann (Kevin Rogers) Comins of East Moline.

On July 28, 1962, he was united in marriage to Bernice Harrington Pense and her five children, Deborah Pinkerton of Sterling, the late Kenny Pense, Randy Pense, Karla (Bruce) Bonney of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and Robert (Pam) Spencer of Sterling. Together, “Spence” and Bernice had two children, Michael Ray, who was stillborn in 1969, and Kimberly Sue Whiles of Sterling.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Sterling, where he was a past deacon and elder. Junior and his wives were the church custodians for about 20 years.

Junior gave up a full athletic scholarship to University of Illinois to enter the Army during World War II, from 1942 to 1946. He was a medic in the Pacific Theater, mainly in New Guinea and the Philippines.

Junior was a very dedicated, hard-working man, always holding two or more jobs. He worked at the Sterling Foundry upon returning from the service. He was a milkman for A&S Dairy before becoming head of maintenance at Central National Bank (Amcore) in Sterling, retiring after 38 years.

Junior was always interested in sports, and participated in

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HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL

States working to fix hobbled websites Some went with federal exchange for second round of open enrollment BOSTON (AP) – The state that served as a template for President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act had so much trouble coordinating with the federal government, that it became a model of another sort: ineptitude.

The Massachusetts website, designed by the same contractor that worked on the troubled federal website, performed so poorly it prompted a public apology from Gov. Deval Patrick and forced health care officials to adopt a series of manual workarounds, creating a backlog of more than 50,000 paper applications.

Massachusetts was one of several states where the ambition of running their own health insurance marketplace inside a new federal system ran into a harsh reality.

Some, like Oregon and Nevada, folded and decid-

ed to go with the federal exchange for the second round of open enrollment, which began Saturday. Others, like Maryland and Massachusetts, fired their technology contractors and are hoping for better results this time.

It hasn’t been cheap.

The original cost of Massachusetts’ website was estimated at $174 million. That has jumped to $254 million. When launched, the website was incompatible with some browsers and was riddled with error messages and navigational problems. The problems were so bad, federal officials gave the state three extra months to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Patrick said there won’t be a repeat of the disastrous roll-out this time around, saying the state has “been testing and retesting” the

revamped website.

Minnesota’s state-run exchange, MNsure, wasn’t ready for prime time when it launched in 2013. Some of the technical glitches that frustrated consumers remained unresolved by the time the open enrollment period closed.

MNsure officials are promising a better experience this time – with more call center workers and a website that’s 75 percent faster. But they also acknowledge the system won’t be perfect.

California’s exchange also was ill-prepared to handle the high volume of calls, triggering long wait times at help centers and forcing the state to extend open enrollment for 2 weeks beyond the original March 31 deadline.

“It swamped us,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter Lee, promising increased

website capacity and extra call center staff.

Maryland’s website crashed on the day it opened last year. The state decided there were too many bugs to completely fix Maryland’s original system for the new enrollment period, and the board overseeing the exchange fired its prime information technology contractor and is transitioning to a new system with technology used

by Connecticut.

The problems at Washington state’s health care exchange occurred after people signed up for insurance. At least 24,000 people who obtained private insurance couldn’t use that coverage when they went to the doctor because of problems crediting payments and sending those dollars on to insurance companies. It took about 9 months to fix those problems.

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President Barack Obama and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (right) exit Air Force One on March 5 at Logan Airport in Boston. The state that served as a template for Obama’s Affordable Care Act had significant trouble coordinating with the federal government.

RAISING AWARENESS

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Better strategies sought to curb domestic violence

Plan calls for allowing gambling on old races

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On a high school football field near Pittsburgh, an assistant coach tackled a topic unrelated to the upcoming game.

“One of the biggest components of being a man is how you treat females,” Kevin Murray told his players at Woodland Hills High. “We’d be doing you a very big disservice by not holding you accountable.”

At the jailhouse in High Point, North Carolina, a sterner version of that message is now given routinely to men detained for domestic-violence offenses and considered at risk of re-offending.

“We’re putting these guys on notice that domestic violence is not going to be tolerated here,” said Police Chief Marty Sumner. “The message is very clear: ‘We know who you are, we know what you’re doing. It has to stop.’”

The two programs target different audiences. But in the realm of domestic-violence prevention, where the record of success is spot-

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Keith Davis, an assistant football coach for Woodland Hills High School, talks Oct. 30 about their Coaching Boys into Men program about domestic violence prevention at the team’s football field in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. ty, they share a status as two of the nation’s most promising initiatives.

Coaching Boys Into Men is one of the flagship programs developed by Futures Without Violence, a nonprofit working to curb abuse of women and children. Thousands of high school coaches across the country, now joined by some middle school coaches, have received training in how to convey to their players the importance of treating young women with

respect and avoiding abusive behavior.

The program has attracted the notice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The federal agency funded a 3-year evaluation, involving more than 2,000 high school athletes in Sacramento County, California, which found that participating players were more likely to intervene to stop abuse and less likely to perpetrate it.

High Point’s program – the Offender-Focused

Domestic Violence Initiative – was conceived in 2009 based on an approach developed by David M. Kennedy, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. While many programs focus on helping victims of domestic violence, High Point’s initiative targets the offender with a strategy of aggressive deterrence.

Since the program was fully implemented in 2012, the recidivism rate for domestic-violence offenders in High Point

has been cut to about 9 percent, which the police department says is about one-third the national rate. There’s been one intimate-partner homicide since 2009, compared to 17 between 2004 and 2008.

“We’d get 5,000 domestic-violence calls a year – every year it’s our No. 1 call,” Chief Sumner said.

“It gets passed on from generation to generation, but this program is a really good shot at breaking that cycle citywide.”

Efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence have been vigorously pursued in the U.S. for more than 3 decades. After Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act in 1994, domestic violence committed by intimate partners – current or former spouses, boyfriends or girlfriends – declined by more than 60 percent over the next 10 years.

Since then, however, the numbers have stayed relatively flat.

Even as incidents involving National Football League players and other pro athletes refocus attention on domestic violence, leading prevention advocates say more resources and smarter strategies are needed to combat it.

CRUDE OIL

Obscure Nebraska panel might hold sway over pipeline LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Congress is suddenly scrambling to vote on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but the fate of the oft-delayed $5.4 billion project could still wind up in the hands of an obscure commission in Nebraska that regulates telephones, taxi cabs and grain bins.

The Nebraska Supreme Court is expected to rule within weeks on whether the Nebraska Public Service Commission must review the pipeline before it can cross the state, one of six on the pipeline’s route. Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman gave the green light in January 2013 without the panel’s involvement.

The commission’s possible role is part of the tangled legal and political history of the pipeline and raises questions about whether it will continue to be snagged even if the Senate votes to approve it next week as expected. The House voted 252-161 Friday to move forward with

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An irrigation pivot remains still April 19 along Highway 14, several miles near the proposed new route for the Keystone XL pipeline in Neligh, Nebraska. the project. President Barack Obama, who has delayed a decision pending the resolution of the Nebraska issue, has not said whether he would sign the legislation.

The proposed crude-oil pipeline, which would run 1,179 miles from the Canadian tar sands to Gulf coast refineries, has been the subject of a fierce struggle between environmentalists and energy advocates ever since Calgary-based TransCanada proposed it in 2008.

“I don’t know if they think they can just override Nebraska,” said Randy Thompson, one of three landown-

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A district court in February ruled that a law that gave Heineman the authority to approve the project ran afoul of Nebraska’s constitution.

While there’s no way to tell how the Nebraska Supreme Court will rule on the issue, the justices tend to defer to the lower courts’ decisions, said Anthony Schutz, a University of Nebraska associate law professor.

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A Republican lawmaker from southwest Illinois has proposed a plan allowing betting on old races as a way to boost the horse racing industry, an idea that has raised questions in other states.

State Rep. Dwight Kay of Glen Carbon introduced legislation last week allowing so-called “historical racing” machines, according to a story published Sunday by the Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers. The terminals that resemble slot machines allow betting on previously run races that are stripped of identifying markers.

Kay said the generated revenue could help tracks, like Fairmount Park in Collinsville, as legislators take another look at a statewide gambling expansion.

Kentucky and Arkansas allow historical racing, while Texas is facing a court fight over the machines.

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1989

From our archives: Wall is falling, but don’t be smug Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Gazette on Nov. 20 and 22, 1989.

What we thought: 25 years ago

No time to be smug

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here’s a lot of dramatics occurring in our world today – much of it, if not mind-boggling, then certainly heart-rending and positive.

The obvious example, of course, is in Eastern Europe, where the Wall is – figuratively, anyway – tumbling down. Where residents in Sovietdominated nations who had been suppressed in thought and movement now are able to move about more freely than they ever have.

The inspiring presence of Lech Walesa in the United States the past several days is the prime example of those changes. He has been greeted – as well he should be – as an authentic hero, of which there are not many around these days.

Our nation must do all it can to see that his efforts, and those of other real freedom fighters, are not wasted.

At the other end of the world, in South Africa, the policy of apartheid, while still a travesty, might be inching its way to ultimate extinction. At least the latest news from the racist South African regime is encouraging.

The nation’s beaches now have been opened to all the people.

While the significance of these latest steps is obvious, it is no time for us to throw up our arms and declare the victory of good over evil. There is, after all, no guarantee these steps will continue unabated and unhindered.

No. All we can do is hope – or, if it is your

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A Nov. 19, 1961, file photo shows a view from atop the old Reichstag building looking toward the Brandenburg Gate, which marked the border of the then-divided city of Berlin in the divided nation of Germany. Twenty-five years ago, a Gazette editorial warned Americans not to be “smug” as East and West Germans began knocking down the despised Berlin Wall. wont, to pray.

And, as we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving and the oncoming holiday season we also must give – yes, thanks – thanks that, even though there is still much to be done for many of our fellows in this nation, we must be thankful that, for the most part, we can continue to embrace the freedoms we so readily enjoy and cherish.

Freedoms, unfortunately, that we sometimes take too much for granted.

Perhaps a few moments with some of those folks in Eastern Europe and the blacks of South Africa might temper that smugness. – Nov. 20, 1989

Be thankful, but look around you It might sound trite, even corny – and perhaps a statement of the obvious, but we’ll state it anyway: Until every one of our fellows has a roof over his or her head, enough food to eat, clothes to

wear, a job, and all the other necessities of life that most of us take for granted, we as a citizenry really should temper our joy of the season – even as we prepare to sit down with friends and loved ones for the annual festive Thanksgiving celebration.

Reading about what is happening in Eastern Europe has to give us great satisfaction – not only for knowing that our way of life and political system has been vindicated, but that the light of freedom still burns within every human’s heart and soul.

We all should share in the meaning and significance of what is happening over there.

Again, though, that is not enough.

There is still work to be done over here.

We still must remember those among us who are less fortunate, who cannot be fully contented.

If we needed proof of this, now comes word that deposits of surplus

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food at the nation’s food banks have declined this year as the ranks of [food] bank patrons – the poor and hungry – continue to grow.

According to officials of some of the 200 food banks around the nation, as reported by the Associated press, “the federal government and private corporations are donating less food to private charities than in the past.” At the same time, though, said Kevin Fagan, director of development for the Greater Philadelphia Food Bank, “there’s no question that demand is just flying through the ceiling.”

Food bankers blame the decline, in part, on a frenzied pace of corporate takeovers that have left food industry executives glued to the bottom line and less concerned about the needy.

So much, we suppose, for trickle-down theology.

“The ultimate loser is, obviously, the most needy of us all,” observed Mr. Fagan. ...

As you move from aisle to aisle, from store to store, performing your mandatory shopping chores of the season, keep this in mind. Try not to forget those others.

There are many agencies and organizations, church-related or not, right in our midst, who do not forget and make it easy for you to remember.

Indeed, this is their season. They devote their efforts and energies to helping those who need help. So, be aware of them and help when and where you can.

But each of us, too, one on one, can do the same.

And must.

So, sure, enjoy the season, count your blessings, feel contented that you live in a free society, but, again, never take it for granted.

And remember. – Nov. 22, 1989

WASHINGTON – Just about everyone in America has legitimate complaints about the government. Duh! But when disaster strikes – floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, sink holes, blizzards – most people expect government to be there to help.

After Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency took a public beating. Too late.

Too bureaucratic. Too ineffective. One of the most famous lines ever uttered by George W. Bush was to Michael Brown, the FEMA director, “Brownie, you’re doing a heckuva job,” when Brownie was so not doing a good job.

THE GOVERNMENT response to Katrina was a complete scandal. Since then, a lot of time and effort went into refurbishing FEMA’s image.

Top people. More money.

Presidential attention. In effect: Never again.

Oops. Now comes The Associated Press to report that FEMA, the new bastion of government caring and competence, is asking about 850 disabled, poor and elderly adult home residents who were victims of Hurricane Sandy to repay $5.8 million in emergency assistance provided by FEMA. Even as they were evacuated from assisted-living facilities through dirty, swirling water and stuffed into a series of miserable people bins, including an armory, before ending up in other public facilities, they were being urged to apply for federal help.

That was help, FEMA says now, they were not supposed to get.

FEMA’S REASONING IS incredible. FEMA says the money paid to the people transferred from public assisted-living centers was supposed to be for temporary shelter, but the government eventually took them to other public facilities. So, 2 years later, it expects hurricane victims to give the money back.

The Associated Press quotes a FEMA letter to Robert Rosenberg, 61, saying that he must pay back $2,486 that FEMA sent him after he was flooded out or file an appeal, which, of course, means getting a lawyer.

The irony is that FEMA set up shop urging the homeless to apply for assistance.

In the flood of paperwork, many people did not get the message the money they were seeking could be used only for temporary housing, not food or clothing or medical supplies to replace what they had lost.

According to AP, Rosen-

“I’ve got this notion that somebody should keep an eye on what government is doing – and that job falls to the press.”

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berg, who has a spinal disability and lives on a fixed income in a small room in an assisted-living facility in New York, spent the money on food and clothing in the aftermath of the storm. He says he has no way of repaying the $2,486, which for him might as well be $2,486,000.

Two years after the disaster, FEMA is still combing through records, thinking there might be as many as 4,500 households, most still struggling to recover, who, it suspects, may not have been entitled to help and need to repay $53 million.

W. Craig FEMA says Fugate they might Fugate have been has been administrator e v a c u a t e d of FEMA from vacasince 2009. tion homes His agency and weren’t appears to eligible be unfairly seeking for aid, or refunds of another famtemporary ily member shelter aid might also awarded to victims of have gotten Hurricane assistance, Sandy, or they had according to columnist Ann gotten aid in McFeatters. a previous storm and failed to buy federal flood insurance.

FEMA wants these people to come up with an average of $6,987.

When you think of all the banks and companies that have received millions and millions of federal bailout money, and when you think of all the corporations that don’t pay fair taxes because of clever loopholes written by lawmakers who expect big campaign donations, your blood boils.

Hey, President Obama.

It’s not fair. Say something! Do something!

Silence.

A YEAR AGO, Obama praised FEMA workers for working despite a government shutdown. And there are many dedicated, hard-working FEMA employees who go out of their way to do good for their fellow citizens in emergencies.

But somewhere in the bowels of FEMA are unhappy wretches determined to make the lives of others as frustrating as possible. After Katrina, FEMA asked 90,000 victims for refunds, some of which Congress forgave.

It certainly gives new reason for applying even more skepticism to the old phrase, “We’re from the government, and we’re here to help.”

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New baby trumps mother-in-law’s wedding Dear Abby, My husband and I are pregnant with our first child. We are beyond excited and can’t wait for our little one to get here.

Our problem: My motherin-law is getting married 2 weeks after our baby is supposed to arrive, and she’s expecting all of us to go.

While I’m happy she has found someone she wants to spend her life with, I will not be there and neither will our child. I have told my husband this and explained my concerns, but I will support him if he decides to go.

How can I turn her down in a polite way so it doesn’t sound like I’m a horrible daughter-in-law?

– First-time Mama

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

As a new mother, you are going to have to quickly learn to prioritize, and your child’s well-being and your health must come first. Expect her to be disappointed, but make clear that you love her and wish her a lifetime of happiness, but you will be unable to attend.

the local ladies say she shouldn’t be wearing leopard tights “at her age.”

I’m afraid my wife will overhear it one of these days and be hurt. What is your opinion? She still looks wonderful to me.

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Dear Married, As an adult in good shape, Dear Abby, your wife should wear Is it OK for an older anything that pleases her, Dear First-time Mama, woman to wear fancy, colincluding leopard tights Unless a woman is having orful tights? My wife is 5 feet if she wishes. It appears a C-section, babies don’t tall and weighs 110. She’s the local women are more always arrive on the expect- in good health and works jealous kitties than ladies. ed due date. Sometimes out at the gym regularly.

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Tuesday, Nov. 18 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Late clinics for family case management, WIC, and immunizations, by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:457:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815-4994866.

American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-noon, Do It Best Corp., 816 W. Progress Drive, Dixon. Appointments: 800-7332767.

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

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

Whiteside County Senior Center outreach caseworker, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Prophet Manor, 411 W. Second St., Prophetstown, 815-622-9230.

Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-6263467.

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

La Leche League, 10 a.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., No. 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

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

Veterans employment representative, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

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

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

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

Sterling Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

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

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

Lunch and Learn, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

Healthcare enrollment, noon4:30 p.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-2843371.

Stages of Grief and Coping with Grief presentation by Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Caregivers Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Franklin Street Room, Polo Area Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., Polo.

Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees, 2 p.m., 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Bureau Valley Area Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group, 2:30 p.m., Perry Memorial Hospital chapel, 530 Park Ave. E., No.

201, Princeton, 815-876-4482.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 88, 2:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, state Route 38, Dixon.

Kids Coping with Cancer, 3:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5:307:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mothers’ Breast-feeding Group, 6 p.m., lower level conference room, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave., E., Princeton, 815-876-2282.

Parents and Grandparents Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-9907066 or 815-625-2634.

Sauk Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-2511441.

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

Group Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 326 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-5900822.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Good Neighbor Care, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2820.

School Of Love In Deliverance Substance Abuse Group, 6:30 p.m., closed, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 815-284-1340.

Stroke Support Group, 6:30 p.m., White Oak classroom, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-876-4449.

Big Bureau Creek Watershed, 7 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture Service Center meeting room, 312 E. Backbone Road, Princeton, 815875-8732, ext. 3.

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., Fulton, 563243-7621 before noon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

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

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

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

WIC nutritional, educational, and coupon pickup, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

The Breakfast Club, 8:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W.

First St., Dixon. Serenity Hospice & Home: 815-732-2499.

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

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

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

Foot clinic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Appointments: 815-772-4213.

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

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

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

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

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

Insurance question and answer program, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Blood pressure check, 10:3011:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lee County Health Department flu clinic, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

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

Flu shot clinic, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,

Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger traveling office hours, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St., 815-431-9271.

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

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

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

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

Lunch and Learn, noon, The Post House, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382 or 800-733-2767.

Free blood pressure clinic,

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

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

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

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815379-2159.

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

Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

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

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Nov. 17 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., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

Pinochle, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815625-8290.

Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-288-3557.

No computers.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

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Victor Mollo, who died in 1987, wrote a lot of stories about bridge-playing animals. A few years ago, many more articles were found and are being put into book form. The third is “Swings and Arrows” (Master Point Press).

If you have read one of the earlier works, you will know what to expect. If this is new territory for you, start with the original work, “Bridge in the Menagerie,” then move to the later books.

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Walter the Walrus, an inveterate point-counter, doubled.

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The defense proceeded smoothly: diamond to the ace, heart to the king, heart ace (East discarded the club seven), heart ruff, diamond ruff, club ace, club ruff, diamond ruffed high and overruffed, club ruff, and another diamond to promote the spade eight as a trick. That was down six, minus 1,700. And East-West could not make a game.

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Slain U.S. aid worker’s parents ‘heartbroken’ White House reviews video, confirms death INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The parents of an American aid worker captured

by Islamic State militants last year while delivering relief supplies to refugees in Syria said Sunday they are “heartbroken” by his death at the hands of those militants but “incredibly proud” of his compassion and humanitarian work.

Ed and Paula Kassig of Indianapolis said in a statement that their 26-year-old son, Peter Kassig, “lost his life as a result of his love for the Syrian people and his

desire to ease their suffering.”

“We will work every day to keep his legacy alive as best we can,” they said.

The White House confirmed Kassig’s death Sunday after Islamic State militants released a video showing Kassig had been beheaded.

Kassig was captured last year in eastern Syria while delivering relief supplies to refugees of Syria’s civil war. The Indianapolis man, a former U.S. Army ranger who founded a relief organization, converted to Islam while in captivity and took the first name Abdul-Rahman.

The White House confirmed Kassig’s death Sunday after Islamic State militants released a

video showing that Kassig had been beheaded.

President Barack Obama called Kassig’s killing “an act of pure evil” and said the Islamic State group “revels in the slaughter of innocents, including Muslims, and is bent only on sowing death and destruction.”

The Kassigs said in their statement that their hearts also go “out to the families of the Syrians who lost their lives, along with our son.” They said they also grieve “for the families of the other captives who did not make it home safely.”

The Kassigs learned of their son’s capture last year, but did not disclose his captivity while family and friends quietly worked to secure his

release. In October, their son appeared in another video released by the Islamic State group that showed the beheading of a fellow aid worker, Britain’s Alan Henning. The militants vowed that Kassig would be next, leading his parents to plead publicly for mercy while stressing his humanitarian work and conversion to Islam.

Kassig first went to the Middle East with the Army, which he joined in 2006, according to his military records. He ultimately served in the 75th Ranger Regiment, a special operations unit, and served in Iraq from April until July 2007 before being medically discharged as a private first class that September.

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This undated file photo provided by the Kassig Family shows Peter Kassig standing in front of a truck filled with supplies for Syrian refugees. The White House confirmed Kassig’s death Sunday after Islamic State militants released a video showing Kassig had been beheaded.

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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) – After a productive trip abroad, President Barack Obama headed home Sunday on a collision course with Republicans on immigration and an oil pipeline project, showdowns that threaten prospects for cooperation over his remaining 2 years in office.

The contentious immigration debate could mean a year-end fight over keeping the government running, if some GOP lawmakers get their way.

On the foreign policy front, there is a Nov. 24 deadline in nuclear negotiations with Iran, and questions are surfacing within the administration about whether to overhaul U.S. policy toward Syria.

Given his faltering political support in the U.S. and his party’s recent election losses, his trip to China, Myanmar and Australia appeared to offer respite.

The president, who was due to arrive in Washington late Sunday, basked in policy breakthroughs with China and warm welcomes in Myanmar and Australia.

“I intend to build on that momentum when I return home,” Obama said at a news conference before heading home.

When Obama set off for the Asia Pacific, both the White House and Republicans were suggesting that the GOP’s decisive takeover of the Senate could pave the way for bipartisan breakthroughs. But just 2 weeks after the election, that optimism largely has faded, making it increasingly likely that Washington will churn through 2 more years of gridlock.

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Incoming Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell warned that such executive actions would “poison the well” with the new Republican-led Senate and could prevent the GOP from working with Obama on other potential areas of agreement.

Republican leaders are considering what to do if Obama presses ahead. More conservative members want to use upcoming spending bills to block the president, but that could set the stage for a showdown for another government shutdown.

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CLINTON (AP) – Every time the phone rings, Corey Case fears it’s the call about his teenage daughter Lukah being seriously hurt by “the monster.”

That’s how the Case family refers to the disease that causes Lukah to pass out regularly and disrupts her nervous system.

“It’s such a helpless feeling as a parent,” said Case, of Clinton.

But now the family is hoping a service dog will take away some of that fear and return a sense of independence to the once-active 16-year-old.

Lukah and her father left for Cochranville, Pennsylvania, last week for 3 weeks of training with a black Labrador retriever named Jasper.

Lukah was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, a year ago after months of unexplained seizures. The disorder interrupts functions of the autonomic nervous system – heart rate, blood pressure and digestion.

It has no cure, but Lukah’s symptoms and seizures are controlled and shortened by a regimen of medications and weekly intravenous infusions. The multisport athlete and honor student at Clinton High School had to leave behind her sophomore class for home study last year.

Lukah was 8 the first time she passed out.

“My gut told me even then it was something bigger,” said her mother, Andi.

Entering junior high school, Lukah started suffering dizziness and headaches. Since then, her longest span without passing out has been 17 days.

At first, doctors thought it was epilepsy, but the seizures, which normally last a minute or less,

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Lukah Case plays with the current family dog, Sadie, on June 27 in her home in Clinton. Case was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome last year and the family is trying to raise money for a service dog that will help warn her when a seizure is coming. weren’t showing up on Andi Case said. On Tuesmonitors. The family day, Jasper alerted Lukah traveled to doctors in she was about to have a Champaign, Peoria, St. seizure.

Louis and Chicago; none “She was walking, and really helped. he stopped dead in his Research led the Cases tracks,” Andi Case said. to a cardiologist special“She sat down on the izing in autonomic disground and he hovered orders. After listening to over her and would not let Lukah’s heart rate jump her get up. She went into when sitting up, the cara seizure and he stayed diologist diagnosed the with her. Simply amazing. teen with POTS. “It is beyond compreLike any parent, Andi hension – she has fallen Case said having a sick hard so many times – too child is an awful feeling. many times to count, and “It’s giving up what might has been injured time have been,” she said. and time again from the Despite her condition, falls. And this time, she Lukah tries to stay active, was able to have warning volunteering with Meals and lay down safely. It on Wheels and hanggives me goose bumps.” ing out with friends. She The Cases were expecting spends a lot of time on a 2-year wait on a service schoolwork and maindog, but in July, Canine tained a 3.8 grade-point Partners for Life called average before leaving to say they had matched school to study at home. her with a dog 18 months “Her doctor won’t let ahead of schedule. her go back until maybe With a service dog, her senior year,” Andi Lukah can return to Case said. school and have the freeShe has improved dom to go to college. slightly, her mother said.

Now the family’s goal is Through medicine, her to raise $20,000 to cover seizures now occur about the base donation for once a week, but the the dog and the costs for threat of injury is always the training. Doggone there because there is no Dysautonomia has raised warning when a seizure $6,000 so far. is coming.

“We have had an “That’s why the dog will unbelievable amount be a big help,” said her of support,” said Andi mom.

Case, noting money has So far, Lukah and Jasper come from unexpected are bonding well, and the sources, including from a early training sessions memorial of a man who have been encouraging, died earlier this year.

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WAUKEGAN (AP) – A former Marine sentenced to death in Virginia in a Navy sailor’s 2009 slaying has been returned to Illinois to stand trial on charges that he killed two young girls 9 years ago.

Jorge Torrez was 16 when he allegedly stabbed 8-year-old Laura Hobbs and 9-yearold Krystal Tobias on Mother’s Day in 2005.

The girls were playing in a forest preserve in Zion, north of Chicago.

A bond hearing was held Saturday in Illinois’ Lake County in which a judge ordered that Torrez be arraigned on Dec. 10, according to The Arlington Heights Daily Herald.

The girls’ killings generated national attention, largely because

Laura Hobbs’ father, Jerry Hobbs, was charged in the slayings after giving what he said was a false confession following more than 20 hours of questioning.

Hobbs spent 5 years in jail before DNA evidence taken from his daughter’s body linked Torrez to the crime.

Earlier this year, Torrez, a native of Zion, was convicted in federal court in the slaying of a sailor at a barracks in northern Virginia. During the sentencing phase of the trial, prosecutors told jurors that Torrez had killed the two girls.

Prosecutors showed jurors photos of one of the girl’s bodies that had stab wounds. They told jurors that DNA from Torrez’s semen was found on one of the bod-

ies and that Torrez had confessed to a fellow inmate that he stabbed the girls.

Illinois does not have a death penalty, but Lake County State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim had said he intended to bring Torrez back to the state to stand trial even before Torrez’s conviction in Virginia. He said the girls’ families support the move.

“We look forward to bringing justice, and eventually some closure to the families of the victims as well as the entire community,” said Nerheim, who was not state’s attorney when Jerry Hobbs was charged. “I want to do everything in my power to make sure justice is done in Lake County in this case.”

City Administrator Tim Gleason says the numbers are “amazing,” because officials expected only about half the buildings would be rebuilt by the end of this year.

More than a half-dozen people died as a result of the tornadoes that struck Washington and other area communities in November 2013.

Illinois village of Island Lake.

The investigation continues into the cause of the Tuesday night fire, which gutted the building and destroyed the roof.

Nobody was inside the temple – the Guru Nanak Sikh Mission of America – at the time of the fire.

In a news release Saturday, the Wauconda Fire District said investigators will keep working with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Illinois State Fire Marshal to gather information.

The temple opened in the late 1990s and was previously a church.

IN BRIEF Rebuilding moving fast after tornado WASHINGTON (AP) – Officials say most of the buildings that were damaged or destroyed 1 year ago when a deadly tornado tore through the central Illinois community of Washington will be rebuilt by the end of 2014.

The Peoria Journal Star reported that not only do officials estimate that 75 percent of the 1,108 buildings will be rebuilt by the end of the year, but that the number might climb as high as 90 percent by the end of 2015.

Investigators seek temple fire cause ISLAND LAKE (AP) – Authorities say they’ve concluded examining the scene of a fire that destroyed a Sikh house of worship in the northern

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Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon rushed for a major-college record 408 yards in the Badgers’ 59-24 win over Nebraska on Saturday.

LaDainian Tomlinson had old record of 406.

The Newman Comets season came to a close after a hard-fought battle with Byron on Saturday. Check out interviews and highlights at saukvalley.com/preps.

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• The upsets weren’t contained only to Class 3A. The Eastland-Pearl City Wildcatz didn’t back down against 2A favorite Rockridge on Saturday in Edgington. The Wildcatz dominated the Rockets, winning 44-21 to advance to the semifinals for the first time. Read all about EPC’s big win on B5.

• With memories of a past quarterfinal disappointment on its minds, Forreston traveled to Wyoming to face the top-seeded Stark County Rebels. The Cardinals battled a tough Rebel team and a snowstorm to pull off a 33-19 win. Read about this big 1A clash in bonus quarterfinal coverage on B5.

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Newman’s Dillan Heffelfinger is tackled by Byron’s Zack Cogswell during Saturday’s 3A quarterfinal game in Byron. The Comets, the top-ranked team in 3A, were stunned by the Tigers, 16-14, in a physical game. SVM has full coverage of the game on B4.

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Loos leads Stevens Point to title Krista Loos, a Sterling graduate, had 13 kills and one block to help UWStevens Point past Cornell 17-25, 25-20, 25-19, 19-25, 15-11 Saturday night to win the St. Paul Regional at Shoenecker Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Pointers (32-4) advance to the NCAA quarterfinals in Newport, Virginia that start on Friday.

Loos, a sophomore, had three key kills to help the Pointers rally back in the second game after dropping the first game.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Illini roll past Coppin State After a close contest against Georgia Southern in its season opener, Illinois blew out Coppin State 114-56 on Sunday.

The Illini (2-0) opened the game red-hot from the field, shooting 60 percent in the first half.

Ahmad Starks and Leron Black led the Illini in points with 18 each, while Malcolm Hill added 13 points and nine rebounds.

The 114 points are the most that the Illini have scored under John Groce in a non-exhibition game.

The previous high was 94, set on Nov. 19, 2012 against USC. COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Georgia’s Gurley out for season Georgia tailback Todd Gurley is out for the season after tearing his the ACL in his left knee this weekend, possibly ending his college career in a rocky year that began with Heisman Trophy hopes.

Gurley was hurt in the final minutes of a 34-7 win over then-No. 9 Auburn on Saturday night. He ran for 138 yards and a touchdown, and helped the Bulldogs move up to ninth in the latest rankings.

Muschamp fired at Florida after 4 years Will Muschamp has been fired as the Florida Gators’ head coach.

The decision ends a fourseason stretch marked by offensive ineptitude, inexplicable losses and impatience by a fan base accustomed to contending for championships.

Muschamp finished 27-20 at UF, including 17-15 in the SEC. NFL

Coffman fined for pushing coach Titans tight end Chase Coffman was fined $30,000 for unnecessary roughness after an incident last Sunday in which he knocked down Ravens assistant coach Tony Coaxum on the sideline.

Coaxum, an assistant to special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg, was not injured. The play didn’t draw a penalty, but it angered the Ravens and sparked communication between the team and the league office.

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Cubs trade for infielder La Stella The Chicago Cubs have acquired second baseman Tommy La Stella in a trade with the Atlanta Braves for reliever Arodys Vizcaino.

The 25-year-old La Stella made his major league debut this year and hit .251 with one homer and 31 RBIs in 93 games.

Today Girls basketball 6:30 p.m.

• Princeton tournament, Bureau Valley vs. Henry 7 p.m.

• Sauk Valley Shootout, Stillman Valley at Sterling 7:15 p.m.

• Sauk Valley Shootout, Sherrard at Dixon 7:30 p.m.

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Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery runs past Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn during Sunday’s 21-13 win at Soldier Field. It was the Bears’ first home win of the season.

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Break in hibernation Bears show signs of life in first home win of season

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Jared Allen figured the Chicago Bears were bound to retaliate, that they could only take so much after getting knocked around.

They didn’t exactly treat his former team as a punching bag.

They just played well enough to put their implosion on hold.

Jay Cutler threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, and the Bears won for just the second time in seven games by beating the Minnesota Vikings 21-13 on Sunday.

Ryan Mundy intercepted Teddy Bridgewater’s 29-yard pass in the end zone in the closing minute, and the Bears hung on for the win after suffering two of the worst blowout losses in franchise history.

“I think we kind of rallied around each other,” said Allen, the five-time Pro Bowl defensive

Clocking time • Stadium clocks malfunctioned during the third quarter, forcing the referees to keep time on the sideline. Stadium officials were not sure what caused the problem. end who signed with Chicago after spending six seasons with Minnesota. “I think the sense of urgency was there. You can only get beat up so many times before you fight back. People questioned the character of the locker room. We know what we have.”

Alshon Jeffery had 135 yards receiving and a touchdown catch.

Brandon Marshall added 90 yards and two TD receptions, including a 4-yarder in the fourth quarter that made it an 11-point game.

Matt Forte ran for 117 yards.

Allen had a sack against his former team, and the Bears (4-6)

prevailed after joining the 1923 Rochester Jeffersons as the only teams to give up 50 or more points in consecutive games with blowouts at New England and Green Bay. But it was a different story against the Vikings (4-6).

The Bears gave up a season-low 243 yards while racking up 468, and they picked up their first win at Soldier Field after dropping their first three there.

Minnesota got a 48-yard endaround by Andrew Sendejo on a fake punt to set up an early touchdown, but little else on the way to its seventh straight loss in Chicago.

Bridgewater threw for just 158 yards and touchdown, and the Vikings came up short after winning two in a row.

“They have been under a lot of heat, they stepped up today, played a lot better than we’ve seen in the last couple of weeks,” Vikings center John Sullivan said.

NFL | PACKERS 53, EAGLES 20

Automatic scoring at Lambeau Rodgers, Packers continue to roll in blowout of Eagles

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers handed off to Eddie Lacy, turned and started jogging to the sideline before his running back had crossed the goal line for a 1-yard touchdown. It was as if the Green Bay quarterback knew what was going to happen.

Just another first-half score and big early lead for the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Rodgers passed for 341 yards and three touchdowns, Lacy accounted for two scores, and the Packers defense stuffed the high-octane Eagles for a 53-20 win Sunday.

“This is not easy,” Rodgers said.

It sure looks that way, though. The Packers (7-3) blew out another opponent in the cold comfort of home after a fast start.

“There’s a lot of preparation that goes into it,” Rodgers added. “It takes 11 guys to win, to do the job to make something like that happen.”

The matchup of NFC contenders quickly turned lopsided after Green Bay took a 30-6 halftime lead. Rodgers threw for two touchdowns in the first half, while Micah Hyde scored on a 75-yard punt return.

Julius Peppers finished

On the tube TV listings Today Men’s basketball 1 p.m.

• N. Kentucky at Nebraska, BTN 5 p.m.

• Texas Southern at Indiana, BTN 6 p.m.

• Miami at Florida, ESPNU • Maryland-Eastern Shore at Villanova, FS1 7 p.m.

• Bucknell at Michigan, BTN • W. Illinois at Illinois St., CSN • UMKC at Kansas St., FSN 8 p.m.

• Georgia St. at Iowa St., ESPNU • Binghamton at Providence, FS1 10 p.m.

• SMU at Gonzaga, ESPN2 • Detroit at Oregon, ESPNU Midnight

• Auburn at Colorado, ESPN2 2 a.m. (Tuesday)

• New Mexico St. at Saint Mary’s (Calif.), ESPN2 4 a.m. (Tuesday)

• High Point at Hawaii, ESPN2 6 a.m. (Tuesday)

• Iona at Wofford, ESPN2

Women’s basketball 6 p.m.

• Baylor at Kentucky, ESPN2 8 p.m.

• UConn at Stanford, ESPN2 NBA 9:30 p.m.

• Bulls at Clippers, CSN

NFL 7:15 p.m.

• Steelers at Titans, ESPN

Let us hear it AP

The Packers’ Eddie Lacy gets into the end zone for a 32-yard touchdown run during the second half of Sunday’s 53-20 win over the Eagles at Lambeau Field. The Packers are tied atop the NFC North with the Lions. off the Eagles by returning Mark Sanchez’s pass 52 yards for a 39-6 lead in the third quarter, the second interception return for a score this season for the veteran.

“It’s good to see that.

He pretty much got a gift,” linebacker Clay Matthews said with a smile.

Philadelphia (7-3) was held to 11 points below its NFC-leading scoring average by a Packers defense rejuvenated

since Matthews started getting more time at inside linebacker. Matthews finished with five tackles and a sack after rushing from his traditional outside spot unabated to Sanchez.

Green Bay’s offense was in good hands again with Rodgers, who broke Tom Brady’s NFL record of 288 straight passes at home without an interception. Rodgers finished 22 of 36.

The Packers set anoth-

er record by putting up at least 28 points in a first half for the fourth straight home game.

They’ve outscored opponents 128-9 before halftime during that stretch.

“We felt strongly that this game was going to come down to big plays, the big-play opportunities,” coach Mike McCarthy said, “and I thought our players did an excellent job in all three phases.”

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Today Pontiac tournament • LaSalle-Peru vs. Champaign Centennial, 7 Sauk Valley Shootout • Stillman Valley at Sterling, 7 Temple’s Tip-Off Classic • Geneseo vs. Orion, 7:30

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Today Ridgwood tournament • Riverdale vs. Ridgewood, 5 • Rockridge vs. Bushnell-Prairie City, 6:30 • Erie vs. Monmouth-Roseville, 8 Sauk Valley Shootout • Sherrard at Dixon, 7:15 Temple’s Tip-Off Classic • Orion vs. Geneseo, 7:30

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Today • West Carroll at Polo, 7:30 Warren tournament • Orangeville vs. Warren, 7:30

Sauk Valley Shootout Monday, Nov. 17 • Stillman Valley at Sterling, 7 • Sherrard at Dixon, 7:15 • Newman at Rock Fals, 7:30 Tuesday, Nov. 18 • Dixon at Sterling, 7 • Sherrard at Newman, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Stillman Valley, 7:30 Friday, Nov. 21 • Rock Falls at Dixon, 7:15 • Sterling at Sherrard, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Newman, 7:15 Monday, Nov. 25 All games at Rock Falls • Dixon vs. Stillman Valley, 5 • Sherrard vs. Rock Falls, 6:30 • Sterling vs. Newman, 8 Tuesday, Nov. 25 All games at Rock Falls • Stillman Valley vs. Sherrard, 5 • Dixon vs. Newman, 6:30 • Sterling vs. Rock Falls, 8

Oregon tournament Pool A: Prophetstown, Milledgeville, Genoa-Kingston Pool B: Mendota, Fulton, Polo Pool C: Oregon, Hall, Pecatonica Pool D: Rockford Christian, Amboy, Ottawa Marquette Wednesday, Nov. 19 • Prophetstown vs. Milledgeville, 5:45 • Mendota vs. Fulton, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Hall, 7:15 • Rockford Christian vs. Amboy, 7:15 Thursday, Nov. 20 • Milledgeville vs. Genoa-Kingston, 5:45 • Fulton vs. Polo, 5:45 • Hall vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 • Amboy vs. Ottawa Marquette, 7:15 Friday, Nov. 21 • Genoa-Kingston vs. Prophetstown, 5:45 • Polo vs. Mendota, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 • Rockford Christian vs. Ottawa Marquette, 7:15 Saturday, Nov. 22 • Games TBD

AFC tournament Thursday, Nov. 20 • Sycamore JV vs. AFC, 7:30 (at high school) • West Carroll vs. Rockford East JV, 7:30 (at junior high) Friday, Nov. 21 • Rockford East JV vs. AFC, 7:30 (at high school) • West Carroll vs. Sycamore JV, 7:30 (at junior high) Saturday, Nov. 22 • Sycamore JV vs. Rockford East JV, 2:30 • West Carroll vs. AFC, 5:30

Galva tournament Tuesday, Nov. 18

• Morrison vs. United, 6 • Elmwood vs. Galva, 7:30 Wednesday, Nov. 19 • Morrison vs. Elmwood, 6 • Galva vs. United, 7:30 Friday, Nov. 21 • Elmwood vs. United, 6 • Morrison vs. Galva, 7:30

Princeton tournament Blue Pool: Princeton, Putnam County, LaMoille, Streator White Pool: Stark County, Midland, Bureau Valley, Henry Monday, Nov. 17 • Stark County vs. Midland, 5 • Henry vs. Bureau Valley, 6:30 • Princeton vs. LaMoille, 8 Tuesday, Nov. 18 • Midland vs. Henry, 5 • Princeton vs. Streator, 6:30 • Putnam County vs LaMoille, 8

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Thursday, Nov. 20 • Bureau Valley vs. Stark County, 5 • LaMoille vs. Streator, 6:30 • Princeton vs. Putnam County, 8 Friday, Nov. 21 • Streator vs. Putnam County, 5 • Stark County vs. Henry, 6:30 • Bureau Valley vs. Midland, 8 Saturday, Nov. 22 • Games TBD

Forreston tournament Friday, Nov. 21 • Winnebago vs. Stockton, 5 • Christian Life vs. Rochelle, 6:30 • Eastland vs. Forreston, 8 Saturday, Nov. 22 • Stockton vs. Forreston, noon • Christian Life vs. Winnebago, 1:30 • Rochelle vs. Eastland, 1:30 • Eastland vs. Stockton, 4:30 • Winnebago vs. Rochelle, 4:30 • Forreston vs. Christian Life, 6 Monday, Nov. 24 • Eastland vs. Christian Life, 5 • Stockton vs. Rochelle, 6:30 • Forreston vs. Winnebago, 8 Tuesday, Nov. 25 • Rochelle vs. Forreston, 5 • Christian Life vs. Stockton, 5 • Winnebago v.s Eastland, 6:30

Monday, Nov. 17 • Ridgewood vs. Riverdale, 5 • Rockridge vs. Bushnell-Prairie City, 6:30 • Erie vs. Monmouth-Roseville, 8 Tuesday, Nov. 18 • Erie vs. Rockridge, 5 • Riverdale vs. Bushnell Prairie City, 6:30 • Ridgewood vs. Monmouth-Roseville, 8 Wednesday, Nov. 19 • Riverdale vs. Erie, 5 • Rockridge vs. Monmouth-Roseville, 6:30 • Ridgewood vs. Bushnell Prairie City, 8 Friday, Nov. 21 • Monmouth-Roseville vs. Bushnell Prairie City, 5 • Riverdale vs. Rockridge, 6:30 • Ridgewood vs. Erie, 8

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Saturday, Nov. 22 • Erie vs. Bushnell Prairie City, 5 • Rockridge vs. Ridgewood, 6:30 • Riverdale vs. Monmouth-Roseville, 8

Girls swimming Saturday’s results

Jefferson Sectional

at Rockford Team scores 1. Belvidere co-op 251.1; 2. Boylan 235; 3.

Hononegah 224; 4. Freeport 146; 5. Byron co-op 143; 6. Sterling 82.5; 7. Harlem 76; T8. Auburn 75; T8. Rockford Christian 75; 10. Guilford 39; 11. Rockford East 17; 12.

Newman 11; 13. Aquin 9; 14. Jefferson 8 Diving – 1. Kendra Wulf (Hon) 466.35*; 2.

Kallie Zuidema (Ster) 458.30*; 4. Abigayle Ammon (New) 427.25* 200 medley relay – 1. Belvidere co-op 1:51.68*; 3. Byron (Gretchen Bushman, Kaylee Rice, Abbey Blackbourn, Kennedy Halsmer) 1:56.16; 11. Sterling (Gwen Kermott, Karena Rhodes, Avery Edwards, Mariyah Martinez) 2:17.11 200 freestyle – 1. Lexi Joy (Free) 1:54.02*; 4. Kennedy Halsmoer (Bry) 2:05.85; 15. Linnea Larson (New) 2:21.46; 17. Avery Edwards (Ster) 2:24.17 200 individual medley – 1. Abby Hawkes (Bel) 2:07.22*; 4. Gretchen Bushman (Byr) 2:25.45; 21. Nina Malki (Ster) 2:54.78; 23. Hannah Hubbard (Ster) 3:00.49 50 freestyle – 1. Jordan Andrews (Bel) 24.86*; 2. Kerry Mullen (Ster) 24.90; 3.

Abbey Blackbourn (Byr) 25.60; 19. Erin Long (Ster) 28.98; 22. Catalina Desmond (New) 32.08; 23. Elise Pasley (New) 32.27 100 butterfly – 1. Abby Hawkes (Bel) 56.83*; 2. Lydia Reinhardt (RC) 57.54*; 7.

Gretchen Bushman 1:04.69; 9. Micheala Busch (Ster) 1:05.35; 11. Kylie Shaw (Byr) 1:07.85; 22. Avery Edwards (Ster) 1:24.07 100 freestyle – 1. Lexie Joy (Free) 52.71*; 3. Kerry Mullen (Ster) 55.83; 4.

Abbey Blackbourn (Byr) 56.56; 21. Mariyah Martinez (Ster) 1:07.77; 25. Mary McDonnell (New) 1:12.93; 27. Elise Pasley (New) 1:16.58 500 freestyle – 1. Madelyn Marunde (Bel) 5:09.77*; 11 Katrina Sandefer (Ster) 6:12.49; 13. Kaitlyn Freimuth (Byr) 6:24.77 200 freestyle relay – 1. Boylan 1:40.04*; 8. Sterling (Micheala Busch, Mariyah Martinez, Katrina Sandefer, Kerry Mullen) 1:49.66; 13. Newman (Catalina Desmond, Elise Pasley, Mary McDonnell, Linnea Larson) 2:09.47 100 backstroke – 1. Aby Olson (Boy) 56.71*; 15. Linnea Larson (New) 1:13.80; 17. Katrina Sandefer (Ster) 1:14.07; 22.

Gwen Kermott (Ster) 1:21.76 100 breaststroke – 1. Madelyn Marunde (Bel) 1:08.81*; 5. Kaylee Rice (Byr) 1:14.36; 7. Micheala Busch (Ster) 1:15.99; 8. Kylie Shaw (Byr) 1:16.34; 25. Hannah Hubbard (Ster) 1:34.48 400 freestyle relay – 1. Belvidere co-op 3:40.41*; 6. Sterling (Micheala Busch, Mariyah Martinez, Katrina Sandefer, Kerry Mullen) 4:10.64 * – denotes state qualifier

Volleyball IHSA State Tournament at Redbird Arena, Normal CLASS 1A Friday’s semifinals • Keith Country Day def. Cissna Park 25-22, 22-25, 25-15 • Hartsburg-Emden def. Woodlawn 25-19, 25-22 Saturday’s results Championship • Keith Country Day def. Hartsburg-Emden 25-11, 25-23 Third place • Cissna Park def. Woodlawn 20-25, 25-23, 25-17 CLASS 2A Friday’s semifinals • Deer Creek-Mackinaw def. Edwards County 25-18, 25-18 • Dakota def. Watseka 25-21, 25-18 Saturday’s results Championship • Deer Creek-Mackinaw def. Dakota 10-25, 25-22, 25-23 Third place • Watseka def. Edwards County 16-25, 25-16, 25-13 CLASS 3A Friday’s semifinals • Joliet Catholic def. Montini 22-25, 25-19, 25-19 • Wheaton St. Francis def. Breese Mater Dei 25-21, 21-25, 25-17 Saturday’s results Championship • Wheaton St. Francis def. Joliet Catholic 25-18, 25-23 Third place • Breese Mater Dei def. Montini 25-15, 19-25, 25-22 CLASS 4A Friday’s semifinals • Lisle Benet def. Normal Community 25-15, 25-22 • Libertyville def. Loyola Academy 21-25, 25-22, 25-11 Saturday’s results Championship • Lisle Benet def. Libertyville 25-10, 25-10 Third place • Normal Community def. Loyola Academy 25-15, 25-16

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Sterling’s Kerry Mullen swims the 100-yard freestyle during the Rockford Jefferson Sectional on Saturday.

The freshman sprinter finished third in the event in 55.83 seconds. She medaled in three races.

Two locals take dive Sterling’s Zuidema, Newman’s Ammon qualify for state in diving

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550

ROCKFORD – Kallie Zuidema is getting better and better with each passing meet. Saturday’s girls swimming and diving sectional was just another example.

The Sterling sophomore finished with 458.30 points, and was less than 3 points away from breaking the Jefferson Sectional 11-dive record of 461.10, a record that had stood since 1991 – and set well before she was born.

“I was able to get comfortable before the dives, and that helped a lot,” Zuidema said on the pool deck at Jefferson High School after posting her career-best score. “I was so excited. I worked so hard all week for this.”

Zuidema finished second to Hononegah senior Kendra Wulf during the morning diving session.

Wulf set the sectional record with a score of 466.35, to grab the lone automatic state qualifying spot. Zuidema’s score was one of the top 32 in the state, good enough to qualify for next weekend’s state meet in Evanston with an at-large bid.

Newman senior and Zuidema’s training partner, Abigayle Ammon, finished fourth. Her score of 427.25 was also good enough to secure an atlarge qualifying spot at the state meet.

“I’ve just been working all week on perfecting those dives,” Zuidema said. “[Wulf] was a great diver, and I knew I was right up there with her.”

Belvidere co-op won the meet with a score of 251.5. Byron, which coops with Dixon, was fifth with 143, Sterling (82.5) was sixth, and Newman (11) was 12th.

The two divers were the lone area state qualifiers, though Zuidema’s Golden Warriors teammate Kerry Mullen continued her season-long trend of dropping time.

Mullen, a freshman, had two top-3 individual finishes, both coming in the sprint events.

Mullen swam her first sub-25-second time in the 50-yard freestyle this season, touching the wall in 24.90. Dixon’s Abbey Blackbourn was third in 25.60.

Swimming in the middle lane because of her topseeded time, Mullen had the lead out of the turn, but was out-touched by Belvidere sophomore Jordan Andrews (24.86), who sneaked in for first.

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Dixon’s Kylie Shaw swims the 100-yard butterfly for the Byron co-op Saturday during the Rockford Jefferson Sectional.

Top team: Belvidere co-op 251.5 Advancing locals: Kallie Zuidema (Sterling, diving) 2nd place 458.30; Abigayle Ammon (Newman, diving) fourth 427.25 Up next: State meet at Evanston, Friday (prelims) and Saturday (finals) Andrews moved on to state with the win.

“I was a little disappointed,” Mullen said of being out-touched. “But really, for me to get three medals at a sectional as a freshman, I’m pretty happy with that.”

Mullen is among the fastest girls at the sectional, and her speed was on display throughout the meet. She finished third in the 100 free (55.83) to grab her second medal of the meet, and also swam the anchor leg of the Warriors’ 400 free relay, delivering a performance that brought the fans in the concrete bleachers to their feet.

She entered the pool in third place by about two body lengths, and quickly overtook both Harlem and Guilford’s final swimmers to finish first in their heat.

Her effort helped propel Mullen and her relay teammates of Micheala Busch, Mariyah Martinez, and Katrina Sandefer to a sixth-place finish (4:10.64), which earned

her a third medal at her first sectionals.

“It was really great for us to get a medal,” Mullen said of the relay. “I knew it would have been close before the race, and for us to put that together was awesome.”

Sandefer, who has been swimming with Mullen since age-group swimming, also had a strong meet. The freshman finished 11th in the 500 free in a career-best 6:12.49.

She used a powerful kick and long efficient strokes to lap several swimmers in her heat.

Throughout the season, she hadn’t been able to hold her 50-yard splits under 39 seconds, and came into the meet with a seed time of 6:26.83.

On Saturday, her splits didn’t go above 38 seconds on any 50, and were consistently in the 37-38 range.

“I felt really good and really strong,” Sandefer said. “I wanted to go out fast and hold around a 37, and I was able to do it. I was really happy with

today.”

Newman coach Gary Miller wore a smile on the deck, pleased with how his team swam. The Comets’ showing Saturday had all the signs of a successful 2-week taper, which included a complete body shave. After the Newman Homecoming dance, the girls didn’t shave until Friday night, and had unusually long leg and armpit hair for about a month.

“It felt really good to shave my arms and legs finally,” Comets senior Linnea Larson said. “The taper was great, and everything felt strong and easy.”

Larson dropped more than 5 seconds off her 200 free time, and finished 15th in 2:21.46. It was only the second time she had swam the event this season, but opted to swim it instead of her usual 100 butterfly.

“Coach Miller gave me the choice,” Larson said.

“I wanted to do the 200.

I just had a feeling that I could swim a good race.”

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Monday, November 17, 2014

CLASS 3A | BYRON 16, NEWMAN 14

TABLES TURNED ON COMETS

Byron beats Newman at its own game in 3A quarterfinal upset

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

BYRON – The formula seemed eerily similar, yet it looked completely different coming from the other side of the field. In the end, the way the Newman Comets had beaten teams all year, the Byron Tigers turned the tables on them on Saturday afternoon’s Class 3A quarterfinal contest.

Byron controlled the line of scrimmage, and made every Newman miscue hurt in a 16-14 upset of the top-seeded Comets.

“They were the better team today, for sure,” Newman coach Mike Papoccia said.

“Our kids played hard, but give Byron all the credit in the world. They move on, and they deserve it. It’s just that simple, really.”

In a defensive slugfest, Byron (8-4) landed the final haymaker.

After being stopped on downs at the Newman 30-yard line on the opening play of the fourth quarter, trailing 12-9, the Tigers allowed just 1 yard in a threeand-out.

They took over at their own 35 with 10:25 to play, and marched 65 yards in 11 plays – the last 10 on the ground – for the go-ahead score. Ethan Spickler cut back against the grain on first-and-goal from the 8 and was barely touched as he went into the end zone.

Danny Falconer’s PAT kick gave Byron a 16-12 lead with 5:16 remaining.

“That was a huge drive for our kids,” Byron coach Jeff Boyer said. “They had a nice drive, then they got a stop, and that could’ve been time for our kids to hang their heads. But they didn’t, and we came back and had an excellent drive, and scored … and we only left them 5 minutes.”

The Comets (11-1) weren’t done. Starting at their own 31 with 5:10 left, they converted a fourth-and-one on a Dillan Heffelfinger run, then converted a third-and-4 on a Logan Whitman quarterback keeper.

But on third-and-five from the Byron 38, Whitman’s deep pass

Star of the game: Josh Larson, Byron, 3 interceptions, returned first for TD, last one sealed the victory Key performers: Nolan McGinn, Newman, 11 rushes, 74 yards; Brady Rude, Newman, 14 rushes, 48 yards, TD; Ethan Spickler, Byron, 9 rushes, 29 yards, TD Up next: Class 3A semifinals, Byron at Wilmington, Saturday

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ABOVE: Newman’s Brady Rude loses the ball while going for a 2-point conversion Saturday in a 3A quarterfinal game in Byron. The Comets lost 16-14.

BELOW: Newman players walk off the field after Saturday’s loss to Byron.

to Shayne Allen was intercepted by the Tigers’ Josh Larson at the 1-yard line.

It was Larson’s second interception, as he had a pick-six 2½ minutes into the second half to give Byron a 9-6 lead right out of halftime.

“That first interception, I saw the ball coming out there and I just took it,” Larson said. “I was just kind of there, kind of ran the route with the receiver, and I don’t know how long the return was, but I just ran.

“I don’t know on the second one; it was all a blur, and it just happened. I opened my eyes and I was on the ground with the ball.”

Byron ran three straight dive plays from the shadow of its own goal line, and Newman could only stop the clock after the first two plays; the Comets had burned a timeout earlier in the second half on a 2-point conversion try.

On fourth-and-eight, Byron was whistled for delay of game, moving the ball back to the 1½-yard line. The Tigers lined up in punt formation, and Falconer took the snap and ran around the back of the end zone to burn even more clock, eventually being mobbed by the Comets for a safety.

Instead of punting out of his own end zone, Falconer

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There is family in team B

YRON – The Newman Comets had always envisioned their 2014 football season ending in tears.

But the dream was about tears of joy streaming past ear-toear smiles as they passed around their second straight state championship trophy.

Instead, they were tears of heartbroken sobbing after a 16-14 upset loss to the Byron Tigers in Saturday’s Class 3A quarterfinals.

The raw emotion was out there for everyone to see. Junior quarterback Logan Whitman couldn’t even make it off the field under his own power after throwing the final, game-sealing interception on a Hail Mary in the final 10 seconds, as he was crying so hard he had to be helped off the field by two of his linemen.

Later, the biggest of those linemen, Jacob Barnes, was weeping on his hands and knees – a position adopted by many of the Comet seniors after going through the heartwrenching handshake line – surrounded by a huddle of teammates, classmates, parents, and fans.

Even coach Mike Papoccia, a real softy after 35 seasons on the Newman sideline, wiped away tears from his eyes after hugging each player – and a few of the seniors more than

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once – on their way into the locker room, telling every single one of them to hold their heads high and be proud of what they’ve accomplished.

“Our kids played hard, and never quit,” Papoccia said. “But I’d expect nothing less from this group of guys, who have really given everything to this team and for this team. It’s never easy, but it really stings right now.”

Don’t let their traditional businesslike approach fool you: the Comets came riding into Byron on a wave of emotion, and expected to ride out with a ticket to next weekend’s semifinals.

But that’s what makes high school sports – especially team sports – so great. It’s the heart, the passion, the emotion, the desire poured into every game, every play. It’s also the friendships and special bond shared, forged through the good times and the not-so-good.

The last few weekends, we’ve run stories

on three teams who reached the pinnacle of high school football, taking home state championship trophies following the season (we’ve got one more coming up this weekend). There’s one word that comes up in every interview I’ve done, that my colleagues have done, regardless of how long it’s been since those individual players traveled that most excellent team journey.

Family.

It’s a word that gets tossed around a lot when it comes to sports, but that doesn’t make it any less apropos.

And while these Comet seniors shared the ultimate high of a state title last season, they’re no less united in the face of this unspeakable low.

“I will remember this team until I die,” Barnes said after composing himself, though the composure threatened to crack as he spoke. “I love every single one of these guys with all my heart, and I’d do anything for every single one of them. I don’t regret a moment; this is the greatest thing I could’ve ever been a part of, and I’m proud of all of them.”

And when the dust settles, and the fog clears, and the time passes, the pain of Saturday’s gut-wrenching loss will begin to fade.

But the memories will last a lifetime.

booted it from the 20 on the ensuing free kick, and Brady Rude fielded it on a bounce and returned it to the Newman 44.

But on first down, with 56 yards between him and the end zone and just 17.4 seconds on the clock, Whitman lobbed another pass deep down the field … and Larson was there again, notching his third interception and sealing the victory for Byron.

“I thought we did all we could,” Newman senior lineman Jacob Barnes said. “I know Logan’s down right now, but he did all he could, and played a great game, I don’t care what anyone says; I’m proud of that kid for what he’s accomplished this season.

“I have no words for what we could’ve done differently.

They’re a great team, and it’s just hard to beat a great team.”

After a scoreless first quarter, in which Newman failed to get any points when its first two possessions started in Byron territory after a Zack Cogswell fumble and a short punt, Byron flipped field position on Spickler’s 26-yard punt return to the Newman 24.

But like Byron’s defense had done in the first quarter, Newman’s D was up to the task and

held the Tigers to a 25-yard Falconer field goal.

The Comets answered in the form of an eight-play, 63-yard scoring drive, capped by Rude’s 2-yard walk-in TD. They then got another stop inside their own 30, and marched all the way down to the Byron 20 before running out of time in the half.

Newman started with the ball out of the locker room, but Larson’s pick-six squashed that advantage. But again, the Comets responded, covering 79 yards in 13 plays and nearly 5 minutes, with Whitman connecting with Allen on a nifty 17-yard screen pass for a 12-9 lead.

The next drive was the nineplay Byron possession that the Comets stopped on the first play of the fourth quarter. That’s when the Tigers responded by forcing a punt and driving in for the go-ahead touchdown, setting up Newman’s last-ditch drives that ended with the interceptions.

“I thought it was our moment,” Barnes said of that final possession with 5:10 left on the clock.

“I started lifting everyone up, saying, ‘Let’s go, we got this, we got this.’ We couldn’t have done anything else; I thought we played our hearts out, we just didn’t get it put together like we wanted to.”

Newman was held to 182 yards rushing, and 249 total yards, thanks in part to an aggressive Byron blitzing scheme between the tackles. But the Comets defense matched that effort, holding the Tigers to 165 yards rushing and 221 total yards; Byron didn’t have a ballcarrier reach the 50-yard mark.

SATURDAY’S SCOREBOARD Football Class 3A quarterfinal at Everett Stine Field, Byron

BYRON 16, NEWMAN 14 N B First downs 14 15 Total yards 249 221 Rushes-yards 40-182 45-165 Passing yards 67 56 Passing (C-A-I) 5-16-3 4-10-0 Fumbles-lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-yards 1-15 6-30 Punts-average 3-26.7 1-30.0 Newman 0 6 6 2 — 14 Byron 0 3 6 7 — 16 Second quarter B – Daniel Falconer 25 FG, 6:55 N – Brady Rude 2 run (run failed), 4:05 Third quarter B – Josh Larson 55 INT return (kick wide left), 9:29 N – Shayne Allen 17 pass from Logan Whitman (run failed), 4:41 Fourth quarter B – Ethan Spickler 8 run (Falconer kick), 5:16 N – Safety, :21.1 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Newman: Nolan McGinn 11-74, Rude 14-48, Whitman 4-34, Dillan Heffelfinger 11-26. Byron: Avery Carlson 14-46, Jacob Elsbury 7-37, Spickler 9-29, Zack Cogswell 8-26, Payton Janssen 3-23, Larson 1-5, Griffin Thatcher 2-2, Falconer 1-(minus-2).

PASSING – Newman: Whitman 5-16-3-67 yards. Byron: Janssen 4-10-0-56 yards.

RECEIVING – Newman: Allen 2-34, John Wilson 1-25, McGinn 1-5, Heffelfinger 1-3.

Byron: Verne Johnson 1-18, Cogswell 1-15, Ross Sealby 1-12, J.Elsbury 1-11.

Records: Newman 11-1, Byron 8-4 Class 2A quarterfinal at Edgington

EASTLAND-PEARL CITY 44, ROCKRIDGE 21 EPC RR First downs 14 14 Total yards 449 288 Rushes-yards 35-291 41-213 Passing yards 158 75 Passing (C-A-I) 5-9-0 8-22-3 Fumbles-lost 3-0 1-1 Penalties-yards 4-30 3-15 Punts-avg.

4-30.5 3-37.3 EPC 7 12 13 12 — 44 Rockridge 14 7 0 0 — 21 First quarter R – Isaiah Kistler 14 pass from Luke Johnson (Frederik Urban kick) 6:03 R – Johnson 66 run (Urban kick) 4:52 E – Eric Schaney 1 run (Schaney kick) 3:27 Second quarter E – Walter Ollie 79 run (kick failed) 8:55 R – Jerry Ruddell 80 kick return (Urban kick) 8:39 E – Deven Heeren 2 run (run failed) 4:39 Third quarter E – Cody Kluck 88 kick return (run failed) 11:45 E – Kluck 70 pass from Heeren (Schaney kick) 3:19 Fourth quarter E – Donny Groezinger 18 run (kick failed) 4:50 E – Ollie 37 run (kick failed) 2:58 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – EPC: Ollie 11-204, Groezinger 8-37, Schaney 11-30, Heeren 5-20. Rockridge: Johnson 16-117, Dalton Woeber 25-96.

PASSING – EPC: Heeren 5-9-0, 158 yards.

Rockridge: Johnson 8-21-3, 75 yards; Carson Frakes 0-1-0 RECEIVING – EPC: Kluck 3-131, Groezinger 2-27. Rockridge: Woeber 3-28, Kistler 2-22, T.J. Martens 1-17, Alex Harrison 1-6, Dylan Peterson 1-2 Records: EPC 12-0, Rockridge 10-2 Saturday’s results

Class 1A Upper bracket • No. 2 Galena (10-2) 25, No. 5 LenaWinslow (8-4) 22 • No. 2 Forreston (11-1) 33, No. 1 Stark County (11-1) 19 Lower bracket • No. 1 Carrollton (12-0) 26, No. 4 Bismarck-Henning (10-2) 21 • No. 6 Camp Point Central (11-1) 34, No. 10 North Greene (9-3) 13

• No. 11 Libertyville (9-3) 28, No. 15 Fenwick (7-5) 10 Lower bracket • No. 1 Providence (11-1) 23, No. 13 Wheaton-Warrenville South (7-5) 6 • No. 14 Chicago Mt. Carmel (8-4) 20, No. 2 Lincoln-Way East (10-2) 7

Class 8A Upper bracket • No. 1 Stevenson (12-0) 38, No. 4 New Trier (10-2) 10 • No. 2 Glenbard West (12-0) 28, No. 6 Barrington (10-2) 21 Lower bracket • No. 2 Simeon (11-1) 34, No. 4 Naperville Central (9-3) 20 • No. 3 Homewood-Flossmoor (10-2) 25, No. 5 Bolingbrook (8-4) 13 Semifinal pairings

Class 2A

Class 1A

Upper bracket • No. 1 Eastland-Pearl City (12-0) 44, No. 2 Rockridge (10-2) 21 • No. 1 Fieldcrest (12-0) 45, No. 3 Clifton Central (10-2) 22 Lower bracket • No. 6 Maroa-Forsyth (9-3) 44, No. 5 Athens (8-4) 6 • No. 5 Tuscola (10-2) 17, No. 3 Chester (10-2) 14

Upper bracket • No. 2 Galena (10-2) at No. 1 Forreston (11-1)

Class 3A

Lower bracket • No. 6 Maroa-Forsyth (9-3) at No. 5 Tuscola (10-2)

Upper bracket • No. 7 Byron (8-4) 16, No. 1 Newman (111) 14 • No. 1 Wilmington (12-0) 20, No. 3 St. Joseph-Ogden (10-2) 19 Lower bracket • No. 1 Williamsville (12-0) 38, No. 6 Auburn (8-4) 6 • No. 3 Mt. Carmel (10-2) 36, No. 1 Robinson (10-2) 29

Lower bracket • No. 1 Carrollton (12-0) at No. 6 Camp Point Central (11-1)

Class 2A Upper bracket • No. 1 Fieldcrest (12-0) at No. 1 EastlandPearl City (12-0)

Class 3A Upper bracket • No. 7 Byron (8-4) at No. 1 Wilmington (12-0) Lower bracket • No. 3 Mt. Carmel (10-2) at No. 1 Williamsville (12-0)

Class 4A

Class 4A

Upper bracket • No. 5 Chicago Phillips (11-1) 14, No. 1 Rockford Lutheran (11-1) 13 • No. 7 Coal City (10-2) 29, No. 3 Manteno (10-2) 28 Lower bracket • No. 3 Rochester (10-2) 56, No. 8 Bloomington Central Catholic (7-5) 21 • No. 3 Herrin (11-1) 28, No. 1 Carterville (11-1) 7

Upper bracket • No. 7 Coal City (10-2) at No. 5 Chicago Phillips (11-1)

Class 5A Upper bracket • No. 1 Geneseo (12-0) 23, No. 12 Sycamore (7-5) 13 • No. 6 Montini (9-3) 23, No. 15 Woodstock Marian (7-5) 13 Lower bracket • No. 3 Peoria Central (11-1) 40, No. 8 Morris (7-5) 28 • No. 1 Sacred Heart-Griffin (12-0) 63, No. 3 Taylorville (10-2) 14

Class 6A Upper bracket • No. 1 Nazareth Academy (12-0) 54, No. 13 Lake Forest (8-4) 24 • No. 6 Wheaton St. Francis (10-2) 41, No. 10 Hinsdale South (9-3) 14 Lower bracket • No. 1 Lemont (12-0) 19, No. 3 Oak Lawn Richards (10-2) 13 • No. 1 Peoria Notre Dame (12-0) 49, No. 6 East St. Louis (7-5) 27

Class 7A Upper bracket • No. 1 Cary-Grove (12-0) 44, No. 4 Geneva (10-2) 26

Lower bracket • No. 3 Rochester (10-2) at No. 3 Herrin (11-1)

Class 5A Upper bracket • No. 1 Geneseo (12-0) at No. 6 Montini (9-3) Lower bracket • No. 3 Peoria Central (11-1) at No. 1 Sacred Heart-Griffin (12-0)

Class 6A Upper bracket • No. 6 Wheaton St. Francis (10-2) at No. 1 Nazareth Academy (12-0) Lower bracket • No. 1 Lemont (12-0) at No. 1 Peoria Notre Dame (12-0)

Class 7A Upper bracket • No. 1 Cary-Grove (12-0) at No. 11 LIbertyville (9-3) Lower bracket • No. 1 Providence (11-1) at No. 14 Chicago Mt. Carmel (8-4)

Class 8A Upper bracket • No. 1 Stevenson (12-0) at No. 2 Glenbard West (12-0) Lower bracket • No. 3 Homewood-Flossmoor (10-2) at No. 2 Simeon (11-1)

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CLASS 1A | FORRESTON 33, STARK COUNTY 19

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CLASS 2A | EASTLAND-PEARL CITY 44, ROCKRIDGE 21

Cardinals’ success starts with spread Offensive adjustment pays off

BY ANDY COLBERT Shaw Media

WYOMING – With so many scoring threats and so many ways to use them, it was just a matter of Forreston modifying its plan of attack in a 33-19 win over previously unbeaten Stark County in the quarterfinal round of the 1A playoffs.

After fumbling and then punting twice on its first three offensive possessions, the Cardinals (11-1) went from a tight formation to the spread midway through the second quarter.

The result was a field goal off a 67-yard drive and a 79-yard touchdown drive just before halftime to take an 18-10 lead.

“We stopped them early, but their ability to go to the spread changed the game around,” Stark County coach Jade Noard said. “They had too many places and people to defend.”

The Rebels made it 18-16 early in the third quarter, but Forreston put the game away with two touchdowns off a short field. Two years ago, Stark County knocked Forreston out in the quarterfinals on the same field.

“As sophomores, we saw what it did to our seniors,” Forreston’s Dylan Hensley said. “We looked up to them, and this win was as much for them as it is for us.”

For Stark County, it was its first loss at home in 18 games and a riveting display of small school football in front of the huge overflow crowd that ringed Gary Johnson Field.

“We have talked about the Stark County game for 2 years,” Forreston coach Denny Diduch said. “That [loss] probably made us better because of the buttwhipping they gave us.

The pace of play tonight was amazing. We were fast, and they were quick.

What a great game.”

With snow falling, it was Aaron Shelton that really made the scenery come alive with a Houdini-like kickoff return for a touchdown and a 7-3 Cardinal lead in the first quarter.

Shelton fumbled the kick, and retrieved it at the 2-yard line with several Stark County players ready to tackle him.

He ran across the field to the 10 and then turned back the opposite way and found a convoy of blockers taking out the over-pursuing defenders.

He broke free down the sideline and raced nearly untouched for 98 yards.

“The first thing that went into my head was that the coach was going to scream at me for fumbling,” said Shelton, who torched Stark County with two other long returns.

“That was huge,” Diduch said. “He should

have been tackled at the 5, but kept his composure. He had a great game all around – kicking extra points and making a key stop on defense.”

Quarterback Joe Charvat led the Rebels on a 69-yard drive to regain the lead 10-7, capping it off with a 10-yard pass to his favorite target Thorin Hicks. The two teams then traded punts on the next four possessions, before the Cardinals went to the spread.

The result were immediate, with quarterback Robert DeVries running free for two first downs, and then finding Hensley and Keegan Akins for first downs. A Shelton 27-yard field goal tied the score, and that’s how it appeared it would stay until the second half.

With little time left and the ball on its own 21-yard line, Forreston went into the 2-minute drill. DeVries directed the offense downfield, catching the Rebels off guard.

“We didn’t have an answer for DeVries. He’s a ton,” Noard said.

With 30 seconds left, DeVries lofted a ball towards the goal line that looked uncatchable. With a defender in perfect coverage, Wyatt Kerchner, a rangy 6-3 receiver, made a diving catch just inside the pylon for a 34-yard touchdown.

“Wyatt made me look good,” said DeVries, who added a 2-point conversion for the 18-10 lead.

After Stark County got within 18-16 on its first possession of the second half, the ensuing kickoff was returned by Shelton to the Stark County 45-yard line. A Kercher 23-yard reception and 18-yard run by Shelton set up an easy 4-yard TD run by DeVries.

Stark County drove into Forreston’s red zone, but a knockdown of a Charvat pass by Kaleb Reining on third down kept the scoring threat to a field goal, making it 25-19 in favor of Forreston.

With 7 minutes left in the game, a failed fourth-down attempt by Forreston gave the ball to Stark County 81-yards away from a potential-winning score. An attempt at trickery backfired as Charvat lost 13 yards on a flankeroption pass attempt.

Forced to punt deep from its own territory, Stark County gave up field position, and the result was a DeVries return to the 18-yard line. Three plays later, Max Barkalow plunged in from 2-yards out for a score.

Forreston will make its second semifinal appearance at Galena on Saturday, a team it beat 28-7 in the first week of the season.

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Forreston’s Logan Rogers breaks free during a snowy evening Saturday against Stark County in Wyoming. Forreston advanced to the 1A semifinals with a 33-19 win.

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Eastland’s Jared Gaughan (left) and Austin Fischer stop Rockridge’s Dalton Woeber during Saturday’s 2A quarterfinal game in Edgington. The Wildcatz won 44-21.

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Wildcatz ground Rockridge’s potent offense in quarterfinal

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

EDGINGTON – Rockridge was supposed to be the irresistible force that was going to roll through the Class 2A playoffs.

That was before it met the immovable object that is Eastland-Pearl City.

The Wildcatz dug themselves an early hole, then turned in a dominating defensive performance on their way to a 44-21 victory Saturday afternoon against the Rockets in a 2A quarterfinal game.

EPC (12-0) will host Fieldcrest (12-0), a 45-22 winner against Clifton Central in its quarterfinal, next Saturday. It marks the Wildcatz’s deepest penetration into the postseason.

“It feels great,” senior two-way lineman Austin Fischer said. “We’ve been working our butts off the past 3 years, gone undefeated, but never got past the second round. To come in here and do this, for the first time in school history, it just feels great.”

Rockridge (10-2) scored the first two times it had the ball, once on a game-opening, grind-it-out 74-yard march, and once on a 66-yard run by standout quarterback Luke Johnson.

That turned out to be it for the Rockridge offense, which was kept off the scoreboard the rest of the day. The Rockets had 142 yards on their first two drives, then just 146 the rest of the game.

Rockridge’s third score was on special teams, on an 88-yard kick return by Jerry Ruddell with 8:39 left in the second quarter.

The EPC defensive domination was complete. The 280-pound Fischer was immovable in the middle, and racked up a team-high 12 tackles, including two for loss. On

Star of the game: Walter Ollie, 11 carries, 204 yards, 2 TDs Key performers: Deven Heeren, EPC, 158 yards passing, TD; Austin Fischer, EPC, 12 tackles (2 for loss) Up next: 2A semifinals, Fieldcrest at EPC, Saturday one of those, he tracked down the speedy Johnson from behind, a play that had Rockridge coach Sam Graves shaking his head in a postgame interview.

“That number 70 [Fischer] is an absolute stud,” Graves said.

Donny Groezinger had six tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery, Walter Ollie had 10 tackles and an interception, Michael Sheriff had seven stops, and Cody Kluck also had a pick.

No defensive adjustments were made over the last 42 minutes, according to EPC coach Randy Asche. Johnson’s 66-yard TD run made the Wildcatz realize they had to get with the program.

“I just think it was guys getting used to the tempo of the game,” Asche said.

“Coach was yelling at us, and we knew what we had to do,” Fischer said. “We had to step it up. That’s about it.”

Offensively, EPC rolled up 449 yards, 291 of which came on the ground. Leading the way was Ollie, who had 11 carries for 204 yards, including TD runs of 79 and 37 yards.

Backfield mates Groezinger (8-37) and Eric Schaney (11-30), along with quarterback Deven Heeren (5-20), also ground out some tough yards.

“It seemed like we had contact at the line of scrimmage, or 1 or 2 yards deep in the backfield, constantly,” Graves said, “and they just ran through tackles. That’s some-

thing I didn’t give them enough credit for. They looked really fast, but I did not think they looked physical, even close to us.

“They definitely matched us, and were a little more physical.”

With the running game in place, Heeren was able to mix in some well-timed passes. He completed 5 of 9 attempts for 158 yards, including a 70-yarder for a TD to Kluck.

“We knew they were going to try and stop the run, because we’re mostly a run team,” Heeren said, “and we knew we’d be able to take our shots in the passing game once they did that. I definitely knew that I’d get my chances. It was fun.”

The balanced attack brought a smile to Asche’s face.

“When you can run the ball well, you can dictate when you want to pass it,” Asche said. “We’re pretty good then.”

EPC trailed 21-19 at halftime, but didn’t take long to set the tone in the second half. Kluck took the second-half kickoff back 88 yards for a score, giving the Wildcatz a lead they did not relinquish.

“The second line made two great blocks to seal the edge, and I just took it up the middle,” Kluck said.

“The first line did the rest of it for me. They took out all of the guys behind me, and I just had to outrun one guy.”

With a 25-21 lead, EPC went conservative on one offensive possession, but was forced to punt. After getting the ball back, Heeren connected with Kluck on a back-breaking 70-yard TD pass.

“We know that we have enough athletes on this team that we can make big plays,” Kluck said. “We’re not afraid to take a chance, because we know if it doesn’t work out for us on offense, we’ll make a big play on defense.”

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DGINGTON – Surrounded by teammates and classmates, EastlandPearl City coaches and fans, and even a few of us media types, Walter Ollie emitted a warm glow on a snow-covered football field in Edgington.

Ollie, an Eastland-Pearl City senior running back and defensive back, just had the game of his young life to help the Wildcatz to a 44-21 victory against Rockridge in a Class 2A quarterfinal contest.

He rushed 11 times for 204 yards, including touchdown runs of 79 and 37 yards. On defense, he recorded 10 tackles, and also had a key interception to turn away the Rockets from a scoring opportunity just before halftime.

Such a performance was a long shot 2 weeks ago.

In the playoff opener against Amboy, Ollie was knocked out of the game with a knee injury late in the first quarter. It was later determined he had a completely torn meniscus.

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When asked if he would have scored with two healthy knees, Ollie wouldn’t take the bait.

“I don’t know,” he torn anterior cruciate ligaThings got better this smiled. “Those Rockridge ment, which would have week. Ollie’s knee felt guys are pretty fast.” ended his season for sure. good enough that he was Ollie had 161 yards rushA visit to a doctor able to ditch the brace. ing by halftime on just revealed good news – if “It restricted my moveseven carries. In the secyou can deal with the ment,” Ollie said. “Over ond half, he had just four pain, you can resume the week, my knee got a rushing attempts, but the playing football. lot better, so I decided to last one, a 37-yard TD with “He said if I’m comfort- take the brace off. I ran a 2:58 to play, put the cherry able with it, just throw lot better this week than on top of a dominating a knee brace on it, and last week.” performance by EPC. you’ll be fine,” Ollie said.

The first sign Ollie was The balky left knee, Against Hall last week, on the mend came with once a source of concern, a brace-wearing Ollie his team down 14-0, after merely helped Ollie leiconcentrated on defense Rockridge opened with a surely stroll off the field and came up with a pair pair of touchdowns. On after his team’s 12th conof interceptions. His sec- the Wildcatz’s next play secutive win. ond one, late in the fourth from scrimmage, Ollie “This week, with the big quarter, sealed a 27-20 got loose for a 62-yard plays, I don’t even think victory. run before being dragged about the knee anymore,” “Walter is just such a down at the 4-yard-line. It Ollie said. tough kid,” EPC coach set up a 1-yard TD plunge That’s not good news for Randy Asche said.

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Eastland-Pearl City’s Walter Ollie runs through the Rockridge defense Saturday in Edgington. Ollie has played the last two games on a torn meniscus.

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD

NASCAR SPRINT CUP

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Kevin Harvick celebrates winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship Sunday in Homestead, Fla. Harvick gambled by taking four new tires on a late restart, and it paid off for his first series title.

Four tires lead to Cup title Harvick earns first championship

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Kevin Harvick charged through the field, picking off car after car, passing two other title contenders on a series of restarts.

As he aggressively chased the victory and his first Sprint Cup title, it was clear that winning did indeed matter most in NASCAR’s new championship formula.

Harvick won Sunday’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway with a desperate drive from 12th to first over the final 15 laps. He didn’t have to win the race, he only had to finish higher than the other three title contenders in this revamped Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

But nothing short of a win was going to get it done on a night in which Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman and Joey Logano all showed up determined to claim their first career championship.

“You had all the championship guys show up at the front of the pack,” Harvick said. “I was just going to hold the pedal down and hope for the best.”

The four drivers all found themselves racing each other at the front of the field after the sun went down on the 400-mile race. It was Hamlin, the Charlotte Hornets season-ticket holder who had Michael Jordan cheering from his

pit, who seemed to have the race in control until a caution with 20 laps to go.

All four teams were forced to make tough strategy decisions that ultimately decided their fate.

Joe Gibbs Racing decided not to pit Hamlin, which moved him to second on the restart.

Richard Childress Racing gave Ryan Newman two tires, while Harvick crew chief Rodney Childers made the risky call for four tires.

Team Penske also had planned to give Joey Logano four tires, but a problem with the jack destroyed Logano’s chances, and he plummeted from sixth to 21st, ending his championship bid.

Harvick restarted 12th with 15 laps to go and not much time to pick his way through traffic. As Hamlin passed leader Jeff Gordon on the restart, Harvick shot past four cars to move to seventh.

Then came another caution, and Hamlin, on old tires, knew he was in trouble. Harvick, on the four fresh tires, rocketed through the middle on the restart, dicing his way through traffic to pick up another four spots and move into second.

“I loved our chances, but they weren’t there at the end,” Hamlin said.

“Strategy is part of winning, and the strategy for us didn’t work out with the cautions.”

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 6, STARS 2

Blackhawks score flurry of goals

BY MATT CARLSON Associated Press

CHICAGO – Patrick Kane and Kris Versteeg each had a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied with four goals in the third period to defeat the Dallas Stars 6-2 on Sunday night.

Kane connected from a sharp angle early in the third period to snap a 2-2 tie. Jonathan Toews, Versteeg, and Brandon Saad scored in a 2:55 span later in the period to put the game away.

Defensemen Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook scored in the first period, as Chicago won for the third time in four games.

Dallas’ Curtis McKenzie recorded his first NHL goal and Shawn Horcoff also scored for the Stars, who have dropped two straight

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and won just two of their last 11 (2-7-2).

Chicago’s Corey Crawford made 22 saves, and Dallas’ Kari Lehtonen finished with 41 as Chicago fired 23 shots in the third.

Blackhawks center Brad Richards had two assists in his 1,000th game and was honored in a pre-game ceremony.

The 34-year-old played 220 of those games with the Stars from 2008 to 2011 at the peak of his career.

The Blackhawks are Richards’ fourth team in a 15-year career. He signed a 1-year, $2 million free-agent deal with Chicago last July and was envisioned as a No. 2 center, but has started slowly and averaged just under 13 minutes of ice time entering Sunday’s game.

Sunday’s box score

Sprint Cup Ford EcoBoost 400 Sunday At Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (5) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 132.7 rating, 43 points, $346,498.

2. (21) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 267, 108.2, 42, $244,450.

3. (4) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 104.5, 41, $231,758.

4. (16) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 267, 87.1, 40, $172,664.

5. (19) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 267, 84.9, 39, $165,239.

6. (3) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 267, 101.5, 38, $160,151.

7. (8) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267, 118.7, 37, $108,315.

8. (6) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 267, 97.2, 36, $127,481.

9. (12) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 267, 105.7, 35, $135,001.

10. (1) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 267, 138.2, 36, $143,626.

11. (2) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 267, 85.8, 34, $82,340.

12. (23) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 267, 91.7, 32, $96,640.

13. (27) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 267, 88.5, 31, $109,085.

14. (11) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 100.4, 30, $88,890.

15. (14) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 267, 74, 29, $108,523.

16. (9) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 105.1, 28, $116,356.

17. (10) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 267, 79.4, 27, $107,873.

18. (32) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 267, 67.7, 26, $87,665.

19. (18) Aric Almirola, Ford, 267, 66.6, 25, $116,276.

20. (29) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 267, 55.3, 24, $104,373.

21. (38) Michael McDowell, Ford, 267, 48.4, 23, $75,290.

22. (22) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 267, 58.6, 22, $114,265.

23. (13) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 267, 77.7, 21, $110,215.

24. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 267, 48.7, 20, $91,998.

25. (24) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 267, 67.5, 19, $123,751.

26. (42) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 267, 44.5, 18, $77,290.

27. (17) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 267, 58.7, 17, $103,335.

28. (30) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 267, 53.3, 0, $85,448.

29. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 267, 47.4, 0, $76,590.

30. (31) David Ragan, Ford, 267, 41.2, 14, $94,912.

31. (35) David Gilliland, Ford, 267, 37, 13, $81,165.

32. (37) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 267, 35.7, 12, $72,940.

33. (41) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 264, 40.5, 11, $72,740.

34. (15) Carl Edwards, Ford, 263, 62.8, 10, $91,540.

35. (39) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 263, 30.7, 9, $72,340.

36. (43) Brett Moffitt, Toyota, 262, 28.9, 8, $80,115.

37. (34) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, accident, 254, 30, 0, $71,888.

38. (40) Blake Koch, Ford, accident, 254, 27.9, 0, $66,730.

39. (7) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 246, 73.7, 5, $110,571.

40. (25) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, accident, 235, 60.6, 4, $58,730.

41. (20) Greg Biffle, Ford, 220, 52.5, 3, $99,305.

42. (26) Trevor Bayne, Ford, accident, 204, 46.6, 0, $50,730.

43. (28) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, accident, 182, 46, 1, $81,388.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 122.280 mph.

Time of Race: 3 hours, 16 minutes, 31 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.500 seconds.

Caution Flags: 13 for 52 laps.

Lead Changes: 18 among 5 drivers.

Lap Leaders: J.Gordon 1-12; B.Koch 13; Ku.Busch 14; K.Harvick 15-25; J.Gordon 26-63; D.Hamlin 64-65; J.Gordon 66-120; K.Harvick 121; J.Gordon 122-123; K.Harvick 124157; J.Gordon 158-159; D.Hamlin 160; J.Gordon 161-165; D.Hamlin 166-195; J.Gordon 196-212; D.Hamlin 213-222; J.Gordon 223-252; D.Hamlin 253-259; K.Harvick 260-267.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Gordon, 8 times for 161 laps; K.Harvick, 4 times for 54 laps; D.Hamlin, 5 times for 50 laps; Ku.Busch, 1 time for 1 lap; B.Koch, 1 time for 1 lap.

Wins: B.Keselowski, 6; K.Harvick, 5; J.Logano, 5; D.Earnhardt Jr., 4; J.Gordon, 4; J.Johnson, 4; C.Edwards, 2; A.Allmendinger, 1; A.Almirola, 1; Ku.Busch, 1; Ky.Busch, 1; D.Hamlin, 1; K.Kahne, 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. K.Harvick, 5,043; 2.

R.Newman, 5,042; 3. D.Hamlin, 5,037; 4.

J.Logano, 5,028; 5. B.Keselowski, 2,361; 6. J.Gordon, 2,348; 7. M.Kenseth, 2,334; 8. D.Earnhardt Jr., 2,301; 9. C.Edwards, 2,288; 10. Ky.Busch, 2,285; 11.

J.Johnson, 2,274; 12. Ku.Busch, 2,263; 13. A.Allmendinger, 2,260; 14. G.Biffle, 2,247; 15. K.Kahne, 2,234; 16. A.Almirola, 2,195.

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East L T 2 0 4 0 5 0 8 0 South W L T 6 4 0 5 5 0 2 7 0 1 9 0 North W L T 6 3 1 6 4 0 6 4 0 6 4 0 West W L T 7 3 0 7 3 0 6 4 0 0 10 0

W New England 8 Miami 6 Buffalo 5 N.Y. Jets 2

Pct .800 .600 .500 .200

PF 323 249 200 174

PA 218 180 204 265

Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville

Pct .600 .500 .222 .100

PF 310 229 144 158

PA 253 204 223 282

Pct .650 .600 .600 .600

PF 224 261 261 216

PA 221 181 239 195

Pct .700 .700 .600 .000

PF 293 241 218 152

PA 224 171 192 265

Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T Philadelphia 3 0 Dallas 3 0 N.Y. Giants 7 0 Washington 7 0 South W L T Atlanta 4 6 0 New Orleans 4 6 0 Carolina 3 7 1 Tampa Bay 2 8 0 North W L T Detroit 7 3 0 Green Bay 7 3 0 Chicago 4 6 0 Minnesota 4 6 0 West W L T Arizona 9 1 0 San Francisco 6 4 0 Seattle 6 4 0 St. Louis 4 6 0 W 7 7 3 3

Pct .700 .700 .300 .300

PF 299 261 205 204

PA 251 212 263 256

Pct .400 .400 .318 .200

PF 238 261 215 194

PA 255 252 300 279

Pct .700 .700 .400 .400

PF 188 330 215 181

PA 156 225 290 220

Pct .900 .600 .600 .400

PF 237 211 260 185

PA 176 212 215 258

Thursday’s result Miami 22, Buffalo 9 Sunday’s results Chicago 21, Minnesota 13 Kansas City 24, Seattle 20 Cincinnati 27, New Orleans 10 St. Louis 22, Denver 7 Houston 23, Cleveland 7 Atlanta 19, Carolina 17 Tampa Bay 27, Washington 7 San Francisco 16, N.Y. Giants 10 San Diego 13, Oakland 6 Arizona 14, Detroit 6 Green Bay 53, Philadelphia 20 New England 42, Indianapolis 20 Open: Baltimore, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Jets Today’s game Pittsburgh at Tennessee, 7:30 p.m.

BEARS 21, VIKINGS 13 Minnesota Chicago

10 0 0 14

0 0

3 — 13 7 — 21

First Quarter Min–FG Walsh 50, 11:21.

Min–Ellison 7 pass from Bridgewater (Walsh kick), 3:16.

Second Quarter Chi–Jeffery 27 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 13:06.

Chi–Marshall 44 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 2:49.

Fourth Quarter Chi–Marshall 4 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 8:51.

Min–FG Walsh 26, 4:04.

Min Chi First downs 10 24 Total Net Yards 243 468 Rushes-yards 16-96 31-138 Passing 147 330 Punt Returns 0-0 3-17 Kickoff Returns 3-34 4-59 Interceptions Ret. 2-52 1-0 Comp-Att-Int 18-28-1 31-43-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-11 0-0 Punts 4-41.3 2-29.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 2-18 7-60 Time of Possession 21:22 38:38 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Minnesota, Sendejo 1-48, McKinnon 8-38, Felton 1-3, Patterson 1-3, Bridgewater 4-2, Asiata 1-2. Chicago, Forte 26-117, Cutler 5-21.

PASSING–Minnesota, Bridgewater 18-281-158. Chicago, Cutler 31-43-2-330.

RECEIVING–Minnesota, Charle.Johnson 6-87, McKinnon 4-20, Asiata 3-12, Patterson 2-24, Ellison 1-7, Ford 1-4, Jennings 1-4.

Chicago, Jeffery 11-135, Marshall 7-90, Forte 6-58, Bennett 4-29, Wilson 2-11, Rosario 1-7.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–Minnesota, Walsh 38 (WR). Chicago, Gould 47 (WR).

PACKERS 53, EAGLES 20 Philadelphia Green Bay

0 6 17 13

7 7 — 20 9 14 — 53

First Quarter GB–FG Crosby 27, 12:58.

GB–D.Adams 6 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 3:33.

GB–Hyde 75 punt return (Crosby kick), 2:00.

Second Quarter Phi–FG Parkey 33, 13:08.

GB–Nelson 27 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 10:39.

GB–Lacy 1 run (run failed), 2:00.

Phi–FG Parkey 33, :00.

Third Quarter GB–FG Crosby 33, 7:53.

GB–Peppers 52 interception return (kick blocked), 5:56.

Phi–J.Matthews 10 pass from Sanchez (Parkey kick), 2:21.

Fourth Quarter GB–Lacy 32 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 14:40.

GB–Hayward 49 fumble return (Crosby kick), 10:39.

Phi–Maclin 20 pass from Sanchez (Parkey kick), 7:20.

A–78,270.

Phi GB First downs 22 25 Total Net Yards 429 475 Rushes-yards 31-109 25-110 Passing 320 365 Punt Returns 1-6 1-75 Kickoff Returns 4-89 3-42 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 2-54 Comp-Att-Int 26-44-2 24-38-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-26 1-2 Punts 4-39.8 2-20.0 Fumbles-Lost 4-2 2-0 Penalties-Yards 6-53 4-52 Time of Possession 27:18 32:42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Philadelphia, McCoy 23-88, Sproles 2-21, Polk 3-0, Sanchez 3-0.

Green Bay, Lacy 10-69, A.Rodgers 3-32, Starks 8-9, Kuhn 1-3, Flynn 3-(minus 3).

PASSING–Philadelphia, Sanchez 26-442-346. Green Bay, Flynn 2-2-0-26, A.Rodgers 22-36-0-341.

RECEIVING–Philadelphia, Maclin 9-93, J.Matthews 5-107, Ertz 4-55, Cooper 4-39, Sproles 2-23, McCoy 1-18, Celek 1-11. Green Bay, Cobb 10-129, Nelson 4-109, Lacy 3-45, Quarless 2-35, Starks 2-17, D.Adams 2-13, R.Rodgers 1-19.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–Green Bay, Crosby 50 (WR).

College football AP Poll Record Pts Pv 1. Florida St. (43) 10-0 1,476 2 2. Alabama (16) 9-1 1,439 4 3. Oregon (1) 9-1 1,385 3 4. Mississippi St. 9-1 1,289 1 5. TCU 9-1 1,237 5 6. Baylor 8-1 1,232 6 7. Ohio St. 9-1 1,167 8 8. Mississippi 8-2 1,064 10 9. Georgia 8-2 948 16 10. Michigan St. 8-2 941 12 11. UCLA 8-2 876 14 12. Kansas St. 7-2 868 13 13. Arizona St. 8-2 720 7 14. Wisconsin 8-2 707 22 15. Arizona 8-2 695 17 16. Auburn 7-3 531 9 17. Georgia Tech 9-2 523 24 18. Marshall 10-0 383 21 19. Missouri 8-2 376 — 20. Utah 7-3 349 25 21. Nebraska 8-2 291 11 22. Colorado St. 9-1 281 23 23. Oklahoma 7-3 206 — 24. Southern Cal 7-3 195 — 25. Duke 8-2 85 19 Others receiving votes: Notre Dame 74, Clemson 52, Boise St. 29, Louisville 29, LSU 26, Minnesota 10, West Virginia 8, Miami 3, Texas A&M 3, Arkansas 2.

Big Ten EAST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Ohio St. 6 0 1.000 9 1 .900 Michigan St. 5 1 .833 8 2 .800 Maryland 3 3 .500 6 4 .600 Michigan 3 3 .500 5 5 .500 Rutgers 2 4 .333 6 4 .600 Penn St. 2 4 .333 6 4 .600 Indiana 0 6 .000 3 7 .300 WEST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Wisconsin 5 1 .833 8 2 .800 Nebraska 4 2 .667 8 2 .800 Iowa 4 2 .667 7 3 .700 Minnesota 4 2 .667 7 3 .700 Northwestern 2 4 .333 4 6 .400 Illinois 1 5 .167 4 6 .400 Purdue 1 5 .167 3 7 .300 Saturday’s results Iowa 30, Illinois 14 Michigan St. 37, Maryland 15 Northwestern 43, Notre Dame 40, OT Ohio St. 31, Minnesota 24 Penn St. 30, Temple 13 Rutgers 45, Indiana 23 Wisconsin 59, Nebraska 24 Saturday’s games Indiana at Ohio St., 11 a.m. (BTN) Minnesota at Nebraska, 11 a.m. (ESPN) Northwestern at Purdue, 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Penn St. at Illinois, 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Rutgers at Michigan St., 11 a.m. (BTN) Maryland at Michigan, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Iowa, 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Saturday’s box scores

IOWA 30, ILLINOIS 14 Iowa Illinois

2 7 7 14 — 30 7 0 0 7 — 14 First Quarter Iowa–Safety, 4:55.

Ill–Dudek 31 pass from Lunt (Reisner kick), 2:29.

Second Quarter Iowa–Hamilton 1 pass from Rudock (Koehn kick), 10:56.

Third Quarter Iowa–Hamilton 6 pass from Rudock (Koehn kick), 2:56.

Fourth Quarter Iowa–Rudock 6 run (Koehn kick), 13:41.

Iowa–Powell 19 pass from Beathard (Koehn kick), 8:05.

Ill–Dudek 31 pass from O’Toole (Reisner kick), 3:52.

Iowa Ill First downs 26 12 Rushes-yards 55-304 25-88 Passing 283 147 Comp-Att-Int 17-24-0 17-31-0 Return Yards 11 3 Punts-Avg. 2-31.5 8-39.9 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 1-10 8-59 Time of Possession 35:46 24:14

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Iowa, Weisman 23-134, Canzeri 12-68, Rudock 8-39, Parker 3-34, Bullock 3-18, Wadley 5-11, Beathard 1-0. Illinois, O’Toole 5-29, Ferguson 9-29, Young 5-25, Bailey 1-6, Davis 1-3, Dudek 1-1, Lunt 3-(minus 5).

PASSING–Iowa, Rudock 14-21-0-210, Beathard 3-3-0-73. Illinois, Lunt 14-25-0102, O’Toole 3-6-0-45.

RECEIVING–Iowa, Hamilton 4-20, Duzey 3-110, Smith 3-46, Martin-Manley 2-56, Powell 2-25, Plewa 2-19, Bullock 1-7. Illinois, Dudek 6-80, Ferguson 6-12, Davis 1-15, Allison 1-11, Turner 1-11, Hardee 1-10, M.Barr 1-8.

NORTHWESTERN 43, No. 15 NOTRE DAME 40, OT Northwestern Notre Dame

9 14 3 143 —43 20 7 7 60 —40 First Quarter ND–Golson 61 run (Brindza kick), 14:16.

NU–Alviti 2 run (Mitchell kick), 11:28.

ND–Collinsworth 32 fumble return (kick blocked), 7:15.

NU–2-point defensive conversion by VanHoose, 7:15.

ND–Folston 6 run (Brindza kick), 2:26.

Second Quarter NU–K.Prater 4 pass from Siemian (Mitchell kick), 14:54.

NU–Jackson 4 run (Mitchell kick), 9:12.

ND–Fuller 23 pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 5:27.

Third Quarter NU–FG Mitchell 31, 11:11.

ND–Fuller 23 pass from Golson (Brindza kick), 3:36.

Fourth Quarter NU–FG Mitchell 46, 14:18.

ND–Fuller 11 pass from Golson (pass failed), 10:34.

NU–Siemian 6 run (Long run), 4:10.

NU–FG Mitchell 45, :19.

Overtime NU–FG Mitchell 41.

NU ND First downs 28 28 Rushes-yards 48-263 40-211 Passing 284 287 Comp-Att-Int 30-48-2 21-40-1 Return Yards 62 55 Punts-Avg. 1-47.0 4-35.0 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 4-3 Penalties-Yards 5-62 4-47 Time of Possession 31:48 28:12 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–No r t h w e s t e r n , J a c k s o n 23-149, Green 10-67, Siemian 10-32, T.Jones 1-14, Long 1-4, Team 1-(minus 1), Alviti 2-(minus 2). Notre Dame, Folston 20-106, Golson 10-78, Carlisle 1-16, McDaniel 4-12, C.Brown 1-5, Bryant 1-5, Prosise 2-(minus 3), Team 1-(minus 8).

PASSING–Northwestern, Siemian 30-482-284. Notre Dame, Golson 21-40-1-287.

RECEIVING–Northwestern, K.Prater 10-81, C.Dickerson 6-97, T.Jones 4-21, Vitale 2-24, Long 2-18, G.Dickerson 2-14, Green 2-10, Hanrahan 1-10, Jackson 1-9.

Notre Dame, Fuller 9-159, C.Brown 5-60, Koyack 2-22, Robinson 2-14, Folston 2-(minus 1), Prosise 1-33.

No. 22 WISCONSIN 59, No. 11 NEBRASKA 24 Nebraska Wisconsin

10 7 0 7 — 24 3 21 28 7 — 59 First Quarter Neb–FG Brown 32, 12:24.

Neb–Bell 12 pass from Armstrong Jr. (Brown kick), 9:21.

Wis–FG Gaglianone 26, 6:10.

Second Quarter Neb–Armstrong Jr. 5 run (Brown kick), 14:12.

Wis–Gordon 62 run (Gaglianone kick), 12:21.

Wis–Clement 17 run (Gaglianone kick), 7:21.

Wis–Arneson 5 pass from Stave (Gaglianone kick), 3:31.

Third Quarter Wis–Gordon 1 run (Gaglianone kick), 8:06.

Wis–Gordon 6 run (Gaglianone kick), 5:46.

Wis–McEvoy 11 run (Gaglianone kick), 1:00.

Wis–Gordon 26 run (Gaglianone kick), :00.

Fourth Quarter Wis–Ogunbowale 8 run (Gaglianone kick), 5:34.

Neb–T.Newby 2 run (Brown kick), 2:54.

Neb Wis First downs 11 20 Rushes-yards 46-118 53-581 Passing 62 46 Comp-Att-Int 6-18-1 7-11-0 Return Yards 14 14 Punts-Avg. 8-46.9 3-26.3 Fumbles-Lost 5-4 5-4 Penalties-Yards 7-55 6-55 Time of Possession 28:40 31:20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Nebraska, Abdullah 18-69, Armstrong Jr. 20-17, Foltz 1-14, T.Newby 5-11, Cross 2-7. Wisconsin, Gordon 25-408, Ogunbowale 10-62, McEvoy 6-56, Doe 2-37, Clement 5-22, Houston 1-4, Team 3-(minus 3), Stave 1-(minus 5).

PASSING–Nebraska, Armstrong Jr. 6-181-62. Wisconsin, Stave 7-11-0-46.

RECEIVING–Nebraska, Bell 2-14, Abdullah 1-26, Reilly 1-14, Westerkamp 1-6, Pierson-El 1-2. Wisconsin, Doe 2-16, Erickson 2-13, Fredrick 1-11, Arneson 1-5, Fumagalli 1-1.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 8 2 .800 Brooklyn 4 5 .444 Boston 3 5 .375 New York 3 8 .273 Philadelphia 0 9 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Washington 7 2 .778 Atlanta 5 4 .556 Miami 5 5 .500 Charlotte 4 6 .400 Orlando 4 7 .364 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 7 3 .700 Cleveland 5 3 .625 Milwaukee 5 5 .500 Indiana 4 7 .364 Detroit 3 7 .300

GB — 3½ 4 5½ 7½ GB — 2 2½ 3½ 4 GB — 1 2 3½ 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 9 1 .900 Houston 9 1 .900 Dallas 7 3 .700 New Orleans 5 3 .625 San Antonio 5 4 .556 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 7 3 .700 Utah 4 7 .364 Oklahoma City 3 8 .273 Minnesota 2 7 .222 Denver 2 7 .222 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 7 2 .778 L.A. Clippers 5 3 .625 Sacramento 6 4 .600 Phoenix 5 5 .500 L.A. Lakers 1 8 .111 Saturday’s results Washington 98, Orlando 93 Toronto 111, Utah 93 Cleveland 127, Atlanta 94 Indiana 99, Chicago 90 Memphis 95, Detroit 88 Dallas 131, Minnesota 117 Portland 97, Brooklyn 87 Sacramento 94, San Antonio 91 L.A. Clippers 120, Phoenix 107 Golden State 112, Charlotte 87

GB — — 2 3 3½ GB — 3½ 4½ 4½ 4½ GB — 1½ 1½ 2½ 6

Saturday’s box score

PACERS 99, BULLS 90 INDIANA (99) Copeland 5-11 0-0 13, Scola 10-12 1-4 21, Hibbert 4-11 0-0 8, Sloan 2-6 1-1 6, S.Hill 6-14 8-9 21, Mahinmi 1-2 0-0 2, Rudez 1-5 1-2 3, Price 7-11 5-7 21, Allen 1-5 2-2 4. Totals 37-77 18-25 99.

CHICAGO (90) Dunleavy 2-7 0-0 4, Gasol 4-15 4-4 12, Noah 3-4 1-2 7, Hinrich 7-17 0-0 15, Butler 10-17 11-14 32, Brooks 3-6 0-2 6, Gibson 1-6 0-0 2, McDermott 3-4 0-0 7, Mirotic 1-3 0-1 2, Snell 1-4 0-0 3. Totals 35-83 16-23 90.

Indiana 23 23 23 30 — 99 Chicago 20 22 23 25 — 90 3s–Indiana 7-18 (Copeland 3-4, Price 2-5, Sloan 1-2, S.Hill 1-3, Rudez 0-4), Chicago 4-17 (McDermott 1-1, Butler 1-2, Snell 1-3, Hinrich 1-4, Brooks 0-2, Mirotic 0-2, Dunleavy 0-3). Rebounds–Indiana 53 (S.Hill 12), Chicago 49 (Gasol, Butler, Dunleavy, Gibson 6). Assists–Indiana 18 (Sloan 7), Chicago 18 (Hinrich 7). Fouls–Indiana 22, Chicago 19. Technicals–Brooks, Chicago defensive three second.

Men’s basketball Top 25 Saturday’s scores No. 4 Duke 109, Fairfield 109 No. 24 Michigan 92, Hillsdale 68 Sunday’s scores No. 1 Kentucky 71, Buffalo 52 No. 2 Arizona 86, CS Northridge 68 No. 3 Wisconsin 89, Chattanooga 45 No. 6 North Carolina 103, Robert Morris 59 No. 9 Virginia 67, Norfolk State 39 No. 10 Texas 85, Alcorn State 53 No. 19 Oklahoma 78, SE Louisiana 58 No. 21 Nebraska 80, NKU 61 No. 23 Syracuse 65, Hampton 47 Holy Cross 58, No. 25 Harvard 57 Big Ten Saturday’s scores No. 24 Michigan 92, Hillsdale 68 Sunday’s scores No. 3 Wisconsin 89, Chattanooga 45 No. 21 Nebraska 80, NKU 61 Purdue 77, IUPUI 57 Penn State 73, Fordham 54 Illinois 114, Coppin State 56 George Washington 70, Rutgers 53 State Saturday’s scores Green Bay 88, IL-Springfield 57 Northern Illinois 86, Aurora 56 Saint Louis 62, Southern Illinois 59 Sunday’s scores Illinois 114, Coppin State 56 Utah State 60, Illinois State 55 Creighton 84, Chicago State 66 Sunday’s box score

ILLINOIS 114, COPPIN STATE 56 COPPIN ST. (0-2) Gary 0-1 0-0 0, Fripp 2-12 2-2 7, St. Louis 0-3 0-0 0, Brickhouse 2-8 2-2 7, Cephas 2-9 0-0 6, Rolle 1-2 0-0 2, Fejokwu 1-2 1-2 3, Kessee 5-11 0-0 11, Simpson 1-3 0-1 2, Triggs 1-6 0-0 3, Josiah 5-10 1-2 11, Smith 0-2 0-0 0, Batts 1-2 2-2 4. Totals 21-71 8-11 56.

ILLINOIS (2-0) Egwu 2-3 2-2 6, Starks 7-10 0-0 18, Cosby 5-7 2-2 17, Hill 6-9 0-0 13, Rice 5-9 3-3 14, Tate 0-4 2-2 2, LaTulip 1-3 4-4 7, Black 7-11 4-6 18, Morgan 3-5 0-0 6, Nunn 5-12 0-0 13, Colbert 0-1 0-0 0, Liss 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-74 17-19 114.

Halftime–Illinois 59-24. 3-Point Goals– Coppin St. 6-28 (Cephas 2-5, Brickhouse 1-3, Kessee 1-3, Triggs 1-3, Fripp 1-7, Gary 0-1, Rolle 0-1, Smith 0-2, Josiah 0-3), Illinois 15-28 (Cosby 5-7, Starks 4-6, Nunn 3-7, Hill 1-1, Rice 1-2, LaTulip 1-2, Colbert 0-1, Egwu 0-1, Tate 0-1). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Coppin St. 35 (Fejokwu 7), Illinois 50 (Hill 9). Assists– Coppin St. 8 (Cephas 4), Illinois 24 (Tate 7). Total Fouls–Coppin St. 16, Illinois 16.

A–12,272.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 14 4 1 29 55 Tampa Bay 12 4 2 26 66 Boston 11 8 0 22 51 Detroit 8 4 5 21 45 Ottawa 8 5 4 20 47 Toronto 9 7 2 20 56 Florida 5 4 5 15 27 Buffalo 4 13 2 10 30 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 12 3 1 25 60 N.Y. Islanders 11 6 0 22 54 N.Y. Rangers 7 6 4 18 49 New Jersey 8 8 2 18 46 Washington 7 7 3 17 50 Philadelphia 7 7 2 16 51 Columbus 6 10 1 13 44 Carolina 5 9 3 13 37

GA 47 48 49 42 45 51 35 68 GA 35 50 53 53 49 53 59 51

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 12 4 1 25 49 33 Nashville 11 4 2 24 43 35 Chicago 10 7 1 21 51 36 Winnipeg 9 7 3 21 37 42 Minnesota 10 7 0 20 50 39 Colorado 6 8 5 17 47 61 Dallas 6 8 4 16 49 61 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 11 3 4 26 49 40 Vancouver 12 6 0 24 53 52 Calgary 11 6 2 24 59 50 Los Angeles 9 5 4 22 45 40 San Jose 10 8 2 22 56 53 Arizona 7 9 1 15 45 56 Edmonton 6 9 2 14 43 58 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s results Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 2, SO Boston 2, Carolina 1 Minnesota 2, Dallas 1 Los Angeles 3, Anaheim 2, OT Buffalo 6, Toronto 2 Montreal 6, Philadelphia 3 Tampa Bay 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 Colorado 3, New Jersey 2 Columbus 2, San Jose 1 Nashville 2, Winnipeg 1 St. Louis 4, Washington 1 Calgary 4, Ottawa 2 Sunday’s results San Jose 2, Carolina 0 Minnesota 4, Winnipeg 3, OT Montreal 4, Detroit 1 Chicago 6, Dallas 2 Florida 6, Anaheim 2 Arizona at Edmonton, late Today’s game Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 6, STARS 2 Dallas 2 0 0 —2 Chicago 2 0 4 —6 First Period–1, Chicago, Keith 4 (Kane, Versteeg), 1:18. 2, Dallas, McKenzie 1 (Cole, Spezza), 4:49. 3, Dallas, Horcoff 3 (Fiddler, Klingberg), 5:28. 4, Chicago, Seabrook 4 (Kane, Keith), 11:58 (pp).

Second Period–None.

Third Period–5, Chicago, Kane 6 (Richards, Versteeg), 4:49. 6, Chicago, Toews 7 (Hossa), 12:34. 7, Chicago, Versteeg 5 (Richards, Rozsival), 14:19. 8, Chicago, Saad 3 (Toews, Hossa), 15:29.

Shots on Goal–Dallas 10-9-5–24. Chicago 16-8-23–47.

Goalies–Dallas, Lehtonen. Chicago, Crawford. A–21,671 (19,717). T–2:33.

Transactions

Sunday’s games New York 109, Denver 93 Milwaukee 91, Miami 84 Houston 69, Oklahoma City 65 Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

BASEBALL National League CHICAGO CUBS — Acquired INF Tommy La Stella and a number four international signing bonus slot from Atlanta for RHP Arodys Vizcaino and three (numbers two, three and four) international signing bonus slots.

Today’s games Dallas at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Denver at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Orlando at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Miami at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Houston at Memphis, 7 p.m.

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

New Orleans at Portland, 9 p.m.

Chicago at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS — Released RB Cierre Wood from the practice squad.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Released G Jarrod Pughsley from the practice squad.

Signed OT Curtis Feigt to the practice squad.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Placed S Will Davis on injured reserve. Signed DB Jalil Brown.

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Rockford - Rock River Frontage $74,900 Retired 92 yr. old selling 13BR ranch, high & dry, iron steps to river, one of the most beautiful views in Rockford, 3 car heated attached garage, full basement, all appliances stay, fireplace, fenced trees, secluded area, excellent location, NW of Rockford Airport, immediate possession, Retirees welcome, 2 level 1 acre building lots available.

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Will sell on contract with good credit, reasonable down payment. $145,000. No realtors please. Tell your Chicago friends about this river property as it is truly a special location. Call Jim 815-441-5179.

HARMON 2 BR 2 BA w/2 car garage, large deck, $20,000 will consider contract. 108 N. 2nd St. Harmon, IL 309-713-5464

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APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 DIXON Spacious 1 BR, 2nd floor, private entrance, elect, heat, water, furniture & appliances furnished. Off street parking, no pets, 815-288-4089

NELSON Furnished upper 1BR utilities inc. $400/mo.+ $400dep. Util. Incl.

815-626-1956

STERLING A room w/kitchenette. All util. No pets. $350 mo. + dep. Non-smoking.

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APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS TAMARA DELISLE A/K/A TAMARA A. DELISLE A/K/A TAMARA A. WINSTEAD; TRACE DELISLE; RYAN DELISLE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RONALD DE LISLE A/K/A RONALD L. DELISLE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 93 204 HUBBARD STREET AMBOY, IL 61310 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 7, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on December 18, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 02-15-15-357-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 204 HUBBARD STREET AMBOY, IL 61310 Description of Improvements: 1 STORY HOME WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $37,421.63.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON Newer 2 BR, apartment Fieldstone area: W/D hookup, appls. incl. Fireplace, garage w/opener. $625 mo., $500 dep.

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815-626-1431 or 815-631-5855 2BR, $425/mo. + dep. & lease, No Pets, Call Vickie at 815-973-4444 Broker Owned 2BR, 1st floor, applcs., garage, $600 mo. + ref. & dep.

No pets. 815-6319181 DIXON MANOR APTS- 2BR CLEAN QUIET, WALK TO DOWNTOWN, ONSITE LAUNDRY, APPLIANCES INHEAT, CLUDED, WATER INCLUDED. CALL ERICK 815-739-5806 Modern spacious studio, utilities incl. $575/mo. Call 815973-3771.

Quiet 2BR, 2nd floor, new carpet, new paint, near downtown, $485/ mo. 815-262-0756

MILLEDGEVILLE 2BR, In Milledgeville lower level, new carpet, W&D immediate H/U, occupancy, $375/ mo.+ dep. & ref.

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MORRISON 1BR Studio ApartMain St. ment.

Morrison. $550 everything included.

Kophamer & Blean 815-772Realty 2728.

POLO 1BR upstairs, applcs. furnished & garage. Ref. & dep.

Required. No Pets. $375/mo. Call 815946-3191

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2BR, 1 bath 109 E. 2nd St. Prophetstown. $500/mo.

Renter pays utilities. Kophamer & Blean Realty 815772-2728.

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3BR, 1.5 bath, CA, LP, electric appl. not included. AFC schools, 2 car detached garage. No pets, refs. required, $825mo. plus deposit, plus utilities.

Lv. Msg. 815-3785847.

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2BR, Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 1BR upper, 401 2nd Ave. $325/mo. + dep. 815-626-4418 Edon Apts. 2BR, $500mo., $400 dep. Refs. Req. No dogs.

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Efficiency unit. $350/ month + $200 Deposit. Utilities included. No Pets. Call 708-6998952 LG 2BR, 401 2nd Ave. $425/mo. + dep. 815-626-4418 Lg. 1BR. + appl.

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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. Call 815-7160367.

1BR, $390 & up 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 2 BR., clean, QUIET. 641-777-7261 2BR Townhouse, washergarage, dryer h/u, stove, refrig., D/W, micro.

Pet friendly. Call 563-212-1896.

2BR, upstairs, corner of E. 2nd St. & 9th Ave., by upper dam, C/A, basement, laundry hookup,$360/mo.+ dep. 563-370-1969 Cozy upper Duplex 1 lg. BR & den. No pets, no parties.

Rent refs. & criminal background check. $450/mo. + dep. 815-718-9858 Near CGH 1BR, garage, A/C, applcs., 1 floor, N/S, $450/mo. 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

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ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY 2BR home, 1.5 garage $525/mo. plus mo. & ½ dep.

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3BR No pets $650/mo. + $650 dep. 815-626-3716 Cute 3BR Ranch 230 Ave. C. Why Rent?™ $650/mo.

815-878-7399

DIXON 1BR country home Appliances & W/D. No Pets. No Smoking. $525 mo. + ref. & dep. Call 815440-3874 2BR Duplex w/gar.

Appl. + W/D & C/A, 815-973-0942 2BR stove, refrig., w/d hookup, gas heat, 2 car garage, $650/mo. + dep., no pets, 815-2842921 2BR, W/D hookup, $525/mo. + dep.

815-440-5452 3BR River view, 1.5 ba., bsmt. Attached dbl. car garage. $900/mo. + util. Call Kelly 773-428-7877 4BR. 1.5 bath, $650/ basement mo. + utilities. New carpet & paint, windows. Call Ken @ 708-203-6677.

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Country Home 4BR., 1BA No pets or smoking.

Between Sterling & Morrison 1mi. N of Rt. 30. Sterling School dist. $500/mo.+$500 dep. 815-6265808 after 5 P.M. RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

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TAMPICO 2BR No pets 10 miles S. of Tampico. 815-590-6147.

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U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

William P. Lawmorie; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/15/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/18/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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11 CH 00048 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/15/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/18/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

PIN 07-08-05-305-001 Improved with Single Family Home

PIN 02-15-14-356-008 Improved with Single Family Home

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1122 W. 4th Street Dixon, IL 61021

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 645 E. Main Street Amboy, IL 61310

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1413-10721.

Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2014

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1411-11597.

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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

1st FARM CREDT SERVICES, FLCA, Plaintiff,

No. 14-CH-113ST

vs.

WILLIAM G. MANFIELD; THEODORE E. JACOBS; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMAINTS, Defendants,

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 MONTMORENCY COM. CONS. SCHOOL DISTRICT #145 9415 HOOVER ROAD, ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS 61071

NOTICE OF PENDING FORECLOSURE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, that a suit entitled as above has been commenced and is now pending against you wherein the Plaintiff seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on the following described real estate: Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2 and part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3 all in Township 20 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, all in Whiteside County, Illinois described as follows: beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2; thence Westerly on the South line of the said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, 1319.33 feet more or less to the Southwest corner thereof; thence Southerly on the West line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2, also being the East line of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, 934.07 feet more or less to a point on the Northerly Right of Way line of F.A. Route 403 (I-88), said point being 167.0 feet perpendicularly distant Northerly of the centerline of survey for said F.A. 403; thence Westerly on said Northerly Right of Way line, 143.74 feet to a point 177.0 feet perpendicularly distant Northerly of Station 2519+00 on said centerline of survey; thence Westerly on said Northerly right of way 900.31 feet to a point 155.0 feet perpendicularly distant Northerly of Station 2510+00 on said centerline of survey; thence Westerly parallel with said centerline of survey on said Northerly right of way line, 280.70 feet more or less to a point on the West line of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 3; thence Northerly on said West line, 2050.53 feet more or less to a point on a line 213.0 feet Southerly of and parallel with the North line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, said line being the Southerly right of way line of the Commonwealth Edison Property; thence Easterly on said Southerly right of way line parallel with the North line of the said Northeast Quarter of Section 3 and parallel with the North line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, 1380.34 feet; thence Northeasterly on said Commonwealth Edison right of way line at an angle of 139 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds measured clockwise from the last described course, 712.71 feet more or less to a point on the Northerly right of way line of F. A. Route 141 (U. S. Route 30); thence Southeasterly on said right of way line on a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 6561.12 feet, a chord distance of 741.16 feet more or less to a point on the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35; Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian; thence Southerly on said East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, 88.6 feet more or less to the Southeast corner thereof; thence Westerly on the South line of the said Southwest Quarter of Section 35, also being the North line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2, 9.24 feet to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2; thence Southerly on the East line of the said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2; 1323.96 feet more or less to the said point of beginning; EXCEPTING THEREFROM, that part conveyed to the State of Illinois by Deed recorded January 24, 2007 as Document No. 778-2007, and more particularly described as follows: A part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, and part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 20 North, Range 7 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Whiteside County, State of Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 37 seconds East, (Bearings assumed for description purposes only) 252.63 feet on the South line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35, to the Easterly line of premises conveyed to Illinois Northern Utilities Company from John David Manfield and Ida Manfield by Warranty Deed recorded May 6, 1950 as Document No. 191999 in the Recorder?s Office of Whiteside County, Illinois; thence North 49 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds East, 254.37 feet on the Easterly line of said premises so conveyed, to the Point of Beginning. From the Point of Beginning thence North 49 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds East, 133.65 feet on the Easterly line of said premises so conveyed, to the Northerly right-of-way line of FAU Route 5564 (US 30); thence East 780.48 feet on said Northerly right-of-way line on a curve to the left, having a radius of 6,560.74 feet, a central angle of 6 degrees 48 minutes 58 seconds and the long chord of said curve bears South 79 degrees 35 minutes 44 seconds East, a chord distance of 780.02 feet, to the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence South 0 degrees 18 minutes 36 seconds East, 100.76 feet on said East line, to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West, 10.85 feet on the South line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35, to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2; thence South 0 degrees 03 minutes 46 seconds West, 171.73 feet on the East line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds West, 16.70 feet, to the Westerly right-of-way line of McNeil Road; thence North 22 degrees 49 minutes 38 seconds West, 26.16 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 37 seconds West, 100.00 feet; thence North 34 degrees 49 minutes 20 seconds West, 31.74 feet; thence North 80 degrees 25 minutes 01 seconds West, 283.31 feet; thence North 77 degrees 56 minutes 01 seconds West 328.57 feet; thence North 74 degrees 02 minutes 41 seconds West 221.21 feet, to the Point of Beginning, containing 2.399 acres, more or less, of which 1.970 acres, more or less has been previously set aside for public highway purposes. (PINs: 11-35-352-005; 17-02-101-003; 17-03-200-006) The record title holder of the subject real estate is WILLIAM G. MANFIELD. The mortgage being foreclosed is dated November 6, 2012 and was recorded November 9, 2012 in the office of the Whiteside County, Illinois Recorder of Deeds as Document No. 2012-08423 of the Whiteside County, Illinois Deed Records.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that unless on or before the 19th day of December, 2014, you shall appear and defend in said suit, a default judgment may be entered against you on the day following or thereafter.

Susan E. Ottens Whiteside County Circuit Clerk Robert Lindstrom, Attorney at Law (ARDC No. 01668552) Attorney for 1st Farm Credit Services, FLCA Suite 412 Bondi Building 311 East Main Street Galesburg, IL 61401 Telephone: (309) 343-3000 Facsimile: (309) 343-3001 Email: bob@boblindstromlaw.com Farm Credit-FS\manfield.notice.wpd ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 5, A.D 2014, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and adpost-office dresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as R & M Professional Service, located at 2203 12th Avenue, Falls, IL Rock 61071.

Dated this 5th day of November, A.D. 2014 Dana Nelson County Clerk Nov. 10, 17, 24, 2014

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2014: EDUCATION FUND Local Sources - 1000: $856,580.00; Flow-through Sources 2000:, $0.00; State Sources - 3000:, $925,102.00; Federal Sources - 4000:, $97,701.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $1,879,383.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $2,019,475.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, $0.00.

Fund Balances - July 1, 2013, $650,870.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00. Fund Balances - June 30, 2014, $510,778.00.

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUND Local Sources - 1000:, $103,235.00; Flow-through Sources 2000:, $0.00; State Sources - 3000:, $16,976.00; Federal Sources - 4000:, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $120,211.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $86,258.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, $0.00. Fund Balances - July 1, 2013, $418,772.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00.

Fund Balances - June 30, 2014, $452,725.00.

BOND AND INTEREST FUND Local Sources - 1000:, $112,888.00; Flow-through Sources 2000:, $0.00; State Sources - 3000:, $0.00; Federal Sources 4000:, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $112,888.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $99,205.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, $84,112.00. Fund Balances July 1, 2013, $50,565.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00. Fund Balances - June 30, 2014, $148,360.00.

TRANSPORTATION FUND Local Sources - 1000:, $50,393.00; Flow-through Sources 2000:, $0.00; State Sources - 3000:, $101,403.00; Federal Sources - 4000:, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $151,796.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $157,808.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, $0.00. Fund Balances - July 1, 2013, $144,510.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00.

Fund Balances - June 30, 2014, $138,498.00.

MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY FUND Local Sources - 1000:, $57,497.00; Flow-through Sources 2000:, $0.00; State Sources - 3000:, $0.00; Federal Sources 4000:, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $57,497.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $54,294.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, $0.00. Fund Balances - July 1, 2013, $143,231.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00.

Fund Balances - June 30, 2014, $146,434.00.

CAPITAL PROJECTS Local Sources - 1000:, $317.00; Flow-through Sources - 2000:, $0.00; State Sources - 3000:, $16,448.00; Federal Sources 4000:, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $ 16,765.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $ 977,105.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, $63,342.00. Fund Balances July 1, 2013, $ 897,024.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00. Fund Balances ? June 30, 2014, $26.00.

WORKING CASH FUND Local Sources - 1000:, $21,630.00; Flow-through Sources 2000:, $0.00; State Sources - 3000:, $0.00; Federal Sources 4000:, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $21,630.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $0.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, ($143,342.00), Fund Balances July 1, 2013, $691,654.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00. Fund Balances - June 30, 2014, $569,942.00.

TORT Local Sources - 1000:, $158,621.00; Flow-through Sources 2000:, $0.00; State Sources- 3000:, $0.00; Federal Sources4000:, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $158,621.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $167,827.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, $0.00. Fund Balances - July 1, 2013, $57,867.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00.

Fund Balances - June 30, 2014, $48,661.00.

FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY FUND Local Sources - 1000:, $20,639.00; Flow-through Sources 2000:, $0.00; State Sources - 3000:, $0.00; Federal Sources 4000:, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $20,639.00.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $20,263.00. Other Financing Sources & (Uses):, $0.00. Fund Balances - July 1, 2013 $88,744.00. Other Changes in Fund Balances:, $0.00.

Fund Balances - June 30, 2014, $89,120.00.

Gross Payment for Certificated Personnel: Salary Range less than $25,000: Britteney C. Berger, Angela S. Brandon, Danyelle L. Ehredt, Jane E. Finnicum, Denise R. Frank, Cindy A. Haas, Tracy D. Hand, Paul D. Hildebrand, Mary L. Hutchison, Valory L. Jimenenz, Jennifer L. Johnson, Merrissa A. Johnson, Nicole C. Johnston, Kathy A. Kimmel-Walker, George A. Logan, Matthew W. Martin, Jessica L. Mason, Ryan R. McKanna, Eugenia A. Nailor, James G. Newton, Joshua R. Petty, Kengela M. Robbins, Marian K. Rosengren, Abigail L. Sandrock, Benjamin G. Schott, Haven L. Schuldt, Brodie C. Sharp, Charles J. Shook, Jamison M. Wiersema, Amber M. Wright. Salary Range $25,000 - $39,999: Valarie M. Ackert, Brooke L. Clevenger, Tasha N. Dowd, Rachel S. DuBois, Meghan E. Edwards, Mikal M. Gahan, Lindsay S. Guinand, Dawn M. Hackbarth, Kathleen A. Hannah, Kelly P. Mohr.

Salary Range $40,000 - $59,999: Kari B. Hansen, Shad D. Hansen, Lisa A. Henry, Angela M. Howard, Sarah L. Laws, Peggy A. LeFevre, Brenda R. Masini, Crystal L. Miller, Jennifer L. Prevo, John E. Rosenberry, Kelsey J. White, Jamie E. Wiersema, Tara L. Yanes. Salary Range $60,000 - 89,999: Kelly A. Hoagland, Alexander J. Moore, Ann K. Wilson. Salary Range $90,000 & Over: Gross Payment for Non-Certificated Personnel: Salary Range Less than $25,000: Jared R. Burge, SueAnn Dravis, Caterina C. Ellrick, Daniel Garza, Thomas C. Greer, Loretta L. Percycoe-Parent, Kimberly K. Poci, Karen S. Real, Amy L. Richards, Jacqueline A. Robbings, Drew P. Sauer, Lynette R. Springman, Seth A. Springman, Dakota M. Wilkinson, Peggy M. Wilkinson.

Salary Range $25,000 $39,999: Torin J. Escamilla, Tammie L. Prescott, Janice K. Seidel.

Person, Firm or Corporation Aggregate Amount, Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries: Alarm Detection Systems., $2,954.12; Allied Waste Services, $3,155.28; Amsan LLC, $10,314.90; Bi-County Special Education Cooperative, $45,331.01; Bradfields, $16,700.00; Brothers Flooring, $6,095.00; Card Service Center, $15,736.49; Chris Davis, $2,512.50; Complete Electric, Inc., $3795.78; Constellation Newenergy, Inc., $18,200.81; DEM Services, Inc., $26,200.00; First Student, Inc., $135,561.63; Gold Star FS, Inc., $21,824.37; Gorenz and Associates, $6,400.00; GRP MechanInc., $964,769.50; Health Care Service ical Co., Corporation/Blue Cross/Blue Shield, $262,232.52; Heat-Co Mechanical, Inc., $3623.07; Humana, $22,256.40; Ideal Environmental, $11,345.75; Illinois Association of School Boards, $3,123.00; Illinois Department of Revenue, $69,618.63; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, $30,931.64; Illinois Valley Business Equipment, $5235.48; Indiana Insurance Company, $24,493.00; Leaf, $ 4,420.31; Liberty Mutual Insurance, $24,361.00; Lutheran Social Service, $4,860.00; McGraw-Hill School Education, $3,403.39; Montmorency Education Association, $16,150.50; Alex Moore, $5316.00; Nicor Gas, $2,576.30; NWEA, $3,225.00; Pearson Education, $27,493.47; Praetorian Insurance Company, $24,899.98; RK Dixon, $4,122.05; Robbins Schwartz, $9,397.98; Rock Falls Elementary School District #13, $31,625.31; Sauk Valley Bank, $325,021.14; SBM, $5521.86; Schmitt Plumbing & Heating, Inc., $6317.05; School Specialty, Inc., $3,107.57; Specialized Data Systems, $6,561.50; Teachers? Retirement System, TRSNEC, $148,276.36; Teachers? Retirement System, THIS, $22,595.65; The Paper Corporation, $3,117.15; Vanguard Energy Services, Inc., $7,848.10.

November 17, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VENITA M. WALTERS, Deceased.

NO. 2014 P 75 CLAIM NOTICE and NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Notice is given to creditors of the death of Venita M. Walters of 603 ½ N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to Jacqueline Schmidt as Independent Executor whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering or a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Notice is also give to the UNKNOWN HEIRS OF VENITA M. WALTERS who are or may be heirs of Venita M. Walters and are interested in the above proceeding to probate the decedent's will dated May 4, 2010, and whose names and addresses are not stated in the Petition to Admit the Will to Probate, that an order was entered by the court on November 4, 2014, admitting the will to Probate.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order to admission, you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (ILCS 5/6-21).

You also have the right under section 8-1 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/81) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

The estate will be admitted without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

By: Jacqueline Schmidt Independent Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee, LLC Attorneys for Independent Administrator 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) Nov. 10, 17, 24, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN S. LANDHERR, Deceased.

NO. 2014 P 78 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of John S. Landherr of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois . Letters of office were issued to The First National Bank in Amboy, 220 E. Main St., P.O. Box 80, Amboy, Illinois 61310, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering or a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

The First National Bank in Amboy, Independent Executor of the Estate of John S. Landherr Gary R. Gehlbach Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee, LLC Attorneys for Independent Administrator 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF

Vs.

William P. Lawmorie; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

11 CH 00048 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/15/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/18/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PART OF LOT 8 IN THOMPSON'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF AMBOY, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF MAIN STREET IN SAID CITY OF AMBOY, 143 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8 IN SAID THOMPSON'S ADDITION; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE MAIN STREET LINE AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8, 300 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY, A DISTANCE OF 87 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 8, A DISTANCE OF 300 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8; AND THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8; A DISTANCE OF 87 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; ALL IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND ALL APPURTENANCES THERETO. PIN 02-15-14-356-008 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 645 E. Main Street Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS

U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

TAMARA DELISLE A/K/A TAMARA A. DELISLE A/K/A TAMARA A. WINSTEAD; TRACE DELISLE; RYAN DELISLE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RONALD DE LISLE A/K/A RONALD L. DELISLE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 93 204 HUBBARD STREET AMBOY, IL 61310 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 7, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on December 18, 2014, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

Vickie L. Herwig; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

THE SOUTH HALF (S1/2) OF LOTS TWENTY-SIX (26) AND TWENTYSEVEN (27) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF (E1/2) OF LOT ELEVEN (11) IN BLOCK NINE (9) IN FARWELL'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF AMBOY, REFERENCE BEING HAD TO THE RECORDED PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN BOOK "Y" OF DEEDS ON PAGE 496, SITUATED IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 02-15-15-357-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 204 HUBBARD STREET AMBOY, IL 61310 Description of Improvements: 1 STORY HOME WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $37,421.63.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1316507 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2014

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For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-11597.

Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2014

12 CH 00149 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/15/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/18/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WESTERLY ONE-THIRD OF LOTS NUMBERED FIFTY-SEVEN (57) AND FIFTY-EIGHT (58) IN RIVERSIDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-05-305-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1122 W. 4th Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-10721.

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Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Dixon, IL EOE We are a growing property management company with multiple locations across N. IL. We are looking for a Maintenance Operations Supervisor. The duties include managing daily operations to ensure organizational goals are met, formulating policies, planning/ directing/coordinating teams of employees to operate more efficiently, monitoring and managing operational costs, and meeting with upper management on a regular basis. The applicant must be hardworking, intelligent and organized as well as a good supervisor, good communicator and good lisConstructener. tion/Maintenance knowledge a plus.

Salary based on experience, but will be 40k+.

Send your resume to managerneeded4 @gmail.com

Any Where Any Time Online! saukvalley .com

CHILD CARE

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is 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))

AUCTIONS

615

FARMLAND AUCTION 770+/- ACRES SOLD IN 4 TRACTS TOP QUALITY SOIL NOVEMBER 25TH 6PM 208 Main St., Carlinville, IL AHRENS & NIEMEIER www.anauctions.com 618781-3814 OnLine Auctions Everyday Municipal Vehicles;Trailers; Tractors;Snowblowers; Golf carts; ATV's; Motorcycles; Landscape Equip.; Tools;Boats; Bikes; Computers;Coins; Guns; Business 10% Liquidations.

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SPECIAL SALES 620 HRRV Festival of Trees Nov. 18-23 at Woodlawn Arts Academy, Sterling Trees, Wreaths & more. 815-288-3673

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

WOOD / FUEL

746

Split wood, stored inside, can deliver 815-440-1529 or 815-994-0723

FURNITURE

755

All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 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!

LAWN MOWERS

779

2006 L11 20 HP JD 42” cut w/ plow. $1,200 ORO. Low hours. Call 815-499-2883 JD Tractor Series 200 & 300 bagger system minus power flow $75 / obo. 815-626-1056

LAWN & GARDEN

781

46” John Deere Snow Blade for series 100. $200 815-652-1477

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Golden Doodles ready now.

Apricot & sugar. $600. 563-2127307 Pure Bred GerShepherd man black & tan pups, ready now, shots & wormed $350 cash 815-629-2606 Purebred German pupShepherd pies, 8 wks. old, 1st shots & wormed. $550. Call Kathy at or 815-438-3704 815-590-2408

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad

625-3600 284-2222

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 815-564-9061 Old jewelry, compacts, glass, wooden goods 815-677-2377

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 6½ ft. oak cabinet, exc., cond., $100/obo 815-9730148 Deluxe walker nevused. $100. er JVC DVD player like new! $50. Call 815-499-2579

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

AUTOMOBILES

905

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FOR ITEMS OVER $300

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2006 Morbark, heavy duty, 24”. chipper, 200 HP John Deer motor.

One owner. Exc. cond.! Well maintained. $15,500 815-590-1677 Jazzy power wheel chair. $2,400. Ex-

cellent condition.

630-709-1954 King Sheet Set, ivory, 500 thread count, sateen, never opened, $40 / obo 815-631-1906

Light up learning key board. Never used w/ stand.

From Radio Shack. $50 815-626-8451 New in box, black ATV snow cabin cover. $95 815359-7697 Scooter Store scooter, never been outside, exc. cond., $500/obo 815-857-3097 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Singer Quantum Sewing Machine $75 815-625-0994 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, washer, recliner, stove, refrig., sofa, dresser, 3pc living rm. 815-718-4385

FARM SERVICES

865

Quality Farming Cash Rent, Share Crop, Custom Farming, Jerad Grossman Amboy, IL 815-716-7394

CLASSIC CARS

904

1979 Ford Thunderbird, car show winner! Exc. cond. $6500.

815-9463916 after 5pm

AUTOMOBILES

905

'05 Sebring Convertible, new top, body good cond. $1750 815-7621336

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Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

'87 I-ROC Camaro, Dk. red 50K miles, newly restored, $14,000 leather, 815-677-7591 1993 Dodge Dynasty, 138K mi.

Runs good. $1200.

815-625-0201.

1997 Volkswagon Cabrio red convertible, 183K mi, $2300 815-4404800 2007 Suzuki Forenza 4 cyl., 4 door, 88K mi., exc. cond., $3,000/obo.

815-590-6419 2008 Kia Rio LX, mi. good 102K cond. $4250/obo.

Blue book $6,000.

815-716-6574 2012 Nissan Altima SL Black, 4cyl.

Leather, back-up cam, Bose stereo, $16,000 815-440-6910 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

S.U.V.S

909

'05 Tahoe LS 4WD 3rd row, 118,000mi.

1 owner, Sr. driven, $10,000 records, 815-440-0109 2008 Jeep Sahara Unlimited Wrangler 4 door, dual top, 4 wheel dr. automatic, and towing Under package.

60K mi. $17,000 815-284-7566 Get ready for winter!

2002 Yukon XL 1500, 5.1 engine, 4WD. automatic $4,900 OBO. Call 815-622-8055

TRUCKS

910

1998 Chevy S10, 211K mi. Very reliable. $1,000. Call 815-499Tom 4751.

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TRUCKS

910

1997 F350 ext. cab dually. Extra heavy duty. 5 spd. Low mi., 117K. Exc. running cond. With or w/o construction topper. $5500/obo.

815-622-0087.

2005 Ford Explorer, 2wd. New tires, brakes, alt., battery 94K mi. $7500/obo 815-438-5485 or 815-718-5561.

VANS

911

1995 Chevy handicap van w/wheel chair lift. Good cond. $3,000. Call 815-589-2751.

PARTS & ACC.

925

Set of 2 225/55/17 Tiger-Paw GTZ tires. $60. 815631-5810

MOTORCYCLES

935

Beautiful Black Cherry 2005 Harley Davidson, Heritage soft tail adult driven, tons of chrome, long shot custom exhaust system, alarm system, heated hand grips, leather bags with sissy bar & travel rack. Too much to list! $10,200 OBO Ask for Jimmy 815-590-1425

BOATS/MOTORS

940

THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats!

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TRAILERS/RVS

945

2004 Trail-Lite 30' trailer. New awning & battery, slide out dining area, queen bedroom.

Many extras. $9,900. Call 815-734-6992 2006 Hallmark enclosed trailer. 6X 12 single axle, ramp door. $1,600.

815-441-1009

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7 pc. dinette set, sm. maple hutch, sofa & loveseat sleepers, oak bookcase, oak entertainment center, maple wash stand, serving cart, 4 pc. queen bedroom group, matching corner cabinets (white), 3 pc. drop-leaf, good line of general household items, K.L.H. surround sound system, lots of clean household items.

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