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Holiday parade at mercy of snow, ice

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

The Sauk Valley could be hit with some heavy snowfall in a 12-hour period this weekend.

“We’re definitely going to get a taste of winter that should start with some spotty rain Friday night that will turn to snow by midnight,” said Dave Samuhel, a meteorologist for Accuweather.com.

The snowfall should end by lunchtime Saturday, but not before dumping 3 to 6 inches on the area.

Grab the heavier coats, too – temperatures are expected to plummet to a low of 8 degrees Saturday.

The high winds that have prevailed most of the week are expected to continue, with gusts of up to 30 mph Saturday. Drifting could be kept in check, however, because the snow will be of the wet variety.

The track of the weather pattern is a wild card at this point. Accuweather said there are indications that the storm could strengthen considerably when it hits the Great Lakes region.

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Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller wipes away tears as she reads a statement Wednesday morning at the Lee County Courthouse. Sacco-Miller will not seek re-election next year, and is taking 30-day a leave of absence in the wake of her arrest Sunday morning for drunken driving. Click on this story at saukvalley.com to see video of her news conference.

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Sacco-Miller will not seek re-election, will get treatment

BY ANGEL SIERRA AND KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ asierra@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5695

DIXON – Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller, charged Sunday with misdemeanor DUI after she fell asleep at the wheel and struck a parked car, will not seek re-election in 2016, and plans to enter an inpatient treatment center, she said in a news conference Wednesday morning.

She also is taking a 30-day leave of absence “to seek appropriate counseling and assistance,” and has not decided whether to resign, she said. This is

her first arrest for anything, she said.

“The process was humiliating, but was appropriate. The law enforcement staff were professional and thorough, and gave me no special treatment, which is exactly how it should be. Many people have kindly reminded me that even elected officials are human and make mistakes. But I hold myself to a higher standard, and I think the community deserves that.

“Right now, all I can do is ensure that the state’s attorney’s office continues its professionalism and especially ensure that this embarrassing mistake never … ever … happens again.”

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Sacco-Miller, 48, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol content greater than .08, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, all misdemeanors.

She was arrested after hitting a car at 7:02 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of East Fellows Street. She had been out the night before with friends; her blood alcohol content was .10, she said. The legal maximum when driving is .08 in most cases.

“I’m pained and embarrassed in how I’ve let down the citizens of Lee County,” she said, her voice breaking.

Snow: 3 to 6 inches between midnight and noon Saturday Bitter cold: High of 30 degrees, low of 8 degrees Gusty winds: Up to 30 mph

So ... what if it does snow?

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More inside DUIs by numbers in Sauk Valley, A4

Overview of DUI process in Illinois, A5

How many drinks make a drunken driver? A5

If the parade should be canceled, there’s a variety of indoor events going on over the weekend: a comedic play at Sauk Valley Community College, holiday craft fairs, and lots of local bands playing shows, to name a few. Check our listings on A9-11 and make a backup plan.

STERLING | SUICIDE AWARENESS

Survivor set to take the stage Local group members eager to hear, share artist’s message

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

STERLING – You might think Jen Tuder would be most anxious in the moments before the curtain is drawn for her one-woman show, “Suicide Punchline.”

But it’s actually once the show is over, and she’s about to meet the crowd – most of whom have lost loved ones to suicide – when she’s the most nervous.

And excited, too.

“Half of the show is the conversation we have afterward,” Jen said. “The show is the way to open the conversation.”

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She’s hoping that after 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, she’ll have a lot to talk about – with a lot of people.

She will, of course, welcome conversations about those others have lost.

“One of the things it does, and what’s important about the show, is letting people know they don’t have to be alone with this,” she said. “Suicide can create a stigma for survivors and alienate them.”

And those fellow survivors already will have learned a lot of about the hills and valleys Jen has navigated since her father, Dave Tuder, took his life on Jan. 28, 1997.

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Jen Tuder will perform “Suicide Punchline,” a free show geared toward suicide awareness, at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Avenue. Saturday happens to be National Suicide Survivors Day, and Jen’s favorite part of the show is after it’s over, and she’s able to meet fellow survivors from the audience.

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FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY PUT OUT ENGULFED HOME IN ROCK FALLS A Sterling firefighter carries a hose to a home fully engulfed in flames at 511 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls, just before 9 p.m. Wednesday. Before the clock struck 9, the fire was put out, thanks to the compressed air foam the firefighters deployed.

The Rock Falls Fire Department confirmed that there was one ambulance transport, and that no one was killed. The Sterling and Rock Falls departments responded just before 8:30 p.m., and Dixon City and Rural, Milledgeville, Polo and Lyndon assisted on the scene. Go to saukvalley.com to see more photos.

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STERLING – Marc Price embraces his ties to his breakout nerdy character, Irwin “Skippy” Handelman, on the popular ‘80s television show “Family Ties,” starring Michael J. Fox. That’s because the Marc 47-year-old Price comedian is a self-described “comedy nerd.”

So, too, is his friend Wayne Wiskow, an Illinois comedian.

The two will make their final performance of the “Talk Nerdy to Me Tour” at 7 p.m. Sunday at the new Champs Banquet Venue, 9 E. Third St. “It’s just the kind of good characters I typi-

More comedy this weekend DEER GROVE – Comic Josh Alton, who has opened for Larry the Cable Guy, will perform at 8 p.m.

Saturday at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

Tickets cost $5 for the show only, or $11 with a chicken dinner. Tickets are available in advance (call 815-438-5282), and show-only tickets will be available at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m.

The food special runs from 6:30 to 7:30.

Want a preview? Alton has videos on YouTube. cally play,” Price said during a phone interview after a show in Las Vegas.

Price was headed home to Los Angeles, before heading to the Midwest for shows in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.

After 2 months on the road, the short stop back home was needed, Price said.

“I’ve been on tour for so long,” he said. “It’s much longer than I usually go on tour.”

After Price’s successful stint on “Family Ties,” which ended production in 1989, he pursued stand-up comedy.

But he didn’t stop his work in television; he has just been working mostly behind the scenes since then.

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“It was a very specific decision to do that,” Price said. “I was always impressed with the [production crew] on ‘Family Ties.’”

Most recently, Price has been writing and producing for shows on channels such as TBS, Showtime and Animal Planet.

Beyond “Family Ties,” Price is known for his role in 1986’s horror film “Trick or Treat,” which also featured Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne.

That role was totally different than his typically nerdy character.

“I still get contacted by a lot of heavy metal fans,” Price said with a laugh. “They really like that soundtrack.”

Price isn’t married and doesn’t have children.

“That’s why I’m smiling,” he said with tongue firmly in cheek.

He says he’s very close to his family, and enjoys getting together, especially on holidays such as Thanksgiving.

As to where Price got his funny bone from, that came pretty early.

“My dad was a comedian,” he said. “I grew up around old-time comedians like George Burns and Milton Berle.”

Later, Price would become introduced to and open for then up-andcoming comedians Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld.

All these comedy legends have left a lasting impression on Price, likely to be evident during his show Sunday, he said.

“I’ve had all these vastly different influences. I’m kind of like 300 different comedians in one.”

Tickets for Sunday’s show cost $10. The kitchen also will be open late.

Call 815-626-6003 for tickets or more information.

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Boy, 16, of Sterling; 7:09 a.m. Tuesday at Lynn Boulevard and West LeFevre Road; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; released with promise to comply.

Mervin E. Deets, 68, of Sterling; 7:55 a.m. Tuesday at Avenue I and West Sixth Street; failure to yield at an open intersection; released with promise to comply.

Christine A. Coppotelli, 60, of Sterling; 7:55 a.m.

Tuesday at Avenue I and West Sixth Street; no insurance; released with promise to comply.

William G. Metcalf, 75, of Lyndon; 12:20 p.m. Tuesday at Lynn Boulevard and East Lincolnway; improper lane usage; released with promise to comply.

Kyle A. Wetzell, 20, of Sterling; 12:49 p.m. Tuesday; no valid driver’s license, fail-

ure to yield at an intersection, no valid driver’s license; given notice to appear in court and released with promises to comply.

Cassandrea G. Chaidez, 32, of Sterling; 3:07 p.m.

Tuesday at East Lynn Boulevard and Sixth Avenue; failure to yield at a stop intersection; released with promise to comply.

Brett J. Kazlauskas, 21, of Sterling; 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at Fifth Avenue and East Seventh Street; state Department of Corrections warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

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Girl, 16, from Stillman Valley; Nov. 3; possession of drug paraphernalia; released to her parent.

Boy, 16, from Byron; Nov. 10; possession of drug paraphernalia; released to his parent.

BIRTHDAYS Happy belated birthday to Laighton Near, 3, Lyle Schilpp, and Lance Schilpp, all on Tuesday.

Happy belated birthday to Crystal Collinson on Wednesday.

Happy birthday to Xavier Robertson, Diane Diedrich, Randy Diehl, Sarah Hoyle, Allison Geuther, and Wendy Seeberg, all today.

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Pizarro Thank You We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for our friends, neighbors, and family members for their compassionate concern, visits, prayers, thoughtfulness and hugs during the illness and passing of our dear Mother. Your caring helped us through this difficult time. Also, the flowers and memorials given at the time of her funeral were touching to us as a family.

We especially want to thank Pastor Tommy McMurtry for the comfort he shared with Beverly during her short illness, and her funeral service. A special “thank you” to the ladies of the church for the wonderful meal and fellowship following the funeral.

A memorial and tribute in her memory was given in the Liberty Baptist Church of Rock Falls.

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OREGON – Tom Wadsworth’s seat didn’t even have a chance to cool. Appropriate for a guy who jumps at every opportunity to volunteer.

The longtime volunteer with Village of Progress had the honor of introducing the Janie Entyre Volunteer of the Year Award on Wednesday night at the agency’s 46th annual banquet St. Mary’s Learning Center. He then handed the microphone to Brion Brooks, a member of the VOP board of directors, and took his seat. “This person has volunteered at the Village of Progress for about 15 years,� Brooks said. “He has never missed a single day that he said he would volunteer.�

Then, Brooks announced Wadsworth as the winner of the award.

Seated near the stage, Wadsworth shook his head in disbelief as roughly 300 people applauded. “I had no idea,� Wadsworth said when he took the stage, still in shock. “I wasn’t even paying attention to what he was saying.

Now, I know how the other award recipients feel, just tongue tied and don’t know what to say.�

Nearly 300 people showed up to celebrate the talents and contributions of the VOP’s many consumers and volunteers. Per usual, the banquet was chock full of love and excitement.

Wadsworth has been the banquet’s master of ceremonies for about 15 years. “This is the largest annual banquet like this in Ogle County,� Wadsworth said. “This is a big event.�

After dinner was served by members of St. Mary parish, one by one, consumers and volunteers approached the stage to receive their awards.

Some award recipients thanked VOP for their awards, while others couldn’t wait to grab their plaques and ribbons and go to their seats, where loved ones hugged and congratulated them.

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Brion Brooks (left) awards Tom Wadsworth with the Janie Entyre Volunteer of the Year Award during Village of Progress’ 46th annual awards banquet Wednesday night at St. Mary’s Learning Center in Oregon. Wadsworth has served as the event’s master of ceremonies for about 15 years.

Award winners Here are the 11 award winners recognized at the 46th annual Village of Progress awards banquet. Go to saukvalley.com to read a brief commentary from the VOP staff: John Herrmann Personal Achievement Award: Jennifer Hobbs Robert Moehle Personal Achievement Award: Diane Bicknese Janie Etnyre Volunteer of the Year Award: Tom Wadsworth Fred Smith Competitive Employment Award: Julius Dursch Jennifer Hobbs, 23, won the night’s first award, the John Herrmann Personal Achievement Award. “I’m shocked,� Hobbs said quietly after winning her award. “I’ve been with VOP for 5 years.�

When Hobbs first arrived at VOP in 2010, it took her a while to open up. Her true personality started to show itself in the cafeteria during break times.

After a short period of time, she has gotten more comfortable

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around the staff. She has even shown some good-natured sarcasm.

VOP is a private, notfor-profit organization founded in 1969 that provides training and rehabilitation for Ogle County adults with developmental disabilities. These clients are

called consumers.

The annual banquet is the organization’s chance to thank volunteers and consumers alike for their work.

Wadsworth was the one thanking the crowd after he won his award. “Thank you,� he said. “This is a big honor.�

With added moisture from the lakes, parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan could see a foot of snow.

The good news is that the extreme winter weather shouldn’t be sticking around for long. “This looks to be an anomaly – the temperatures should be back in the mid-40s next week,�

Samuhel said. “This should end Saturday morning, and it should be sunny the rest of the weekend.�

Local events planners are hoping for the best with holiday events beginning today and running through Saturday in Rock Falls and Sterling. Hometown Holidays in Rock Falls kicks off with bingo Thursday, and Seasonal Sights & Sounds in Sterling begins Friday with the Christmas Walk at 5 p.m., and the lighting of the tree at 7 p.m. in the Library Plaza.

If the weather forecasts go as planned, the Friday events should be safe, but the biggest worry is the Twin Cities Holiday Parade, scheduled to line up at noon, and step off at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Parade organizers said the decision on the parade should be made between 8 and 9 a.m. Saturday. “If we wake up Saturday morning with 6 inches of snow, that’s an easy call, but we’ll talk about

it with the police department and other officials before we make a determination,� said Bethany Bland, Rock Falls Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. Bland said local media will be notified, and the chamber’s Facebook page will be updated when a decision is made.

If the parade were to be canceled Saturday, it’s unlikely it would be rescheduled this holiday season. The parade route includes state Route 40, making it difficult to move quickly when the Illinois Department of Transportation must be part of the process. “IDOT needs a 30-day notice for a road closure – a lot goes into closing a bridge – so I don’t think we would be able to reschedule,� Bland said.

Bland said she doesn’t think a holiday parade has ever been canceled in Sterling and Rock Falls.

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“I’m more embarrassed and ashamed by how I’ve let down my two children and my husband,” Sacco-Miller said. “I do not intend to hire an attorney. I will see the process through and face the consequences for my actions.”

Assistant State’s Attorney Matt Klahn is handling her duties.

The office will “continue to maintain professional conduct and complete integrity in the prosecution of criminal cases,” she said.

The day after the accident, Sacco-Miller issued a public apology for her “lapse in judgment,” and then apologized to the Lee County Board during a closed session Tuesday.

Both times she said she would take responsibility for her actions.

Her first appearance is 9 a.m. Dec. 16 in Lee County Court.

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the county’s top prosecutor Dec. 1, 2012, after defeating incumbent Henry Dixon with nearly 60 percent of the vote.

As an elected official, the county board cannot force her to resign.

Should she resign, the board would appoint someone to fill the rest of her term, which expires Dec. 1, 2016.

Because Sacco-Miller is a Republican, the Lee County Republican Party would make a recommendation. It would be up to Ketchum whether to accept the recommendation or choose another replacement.

Sacco-Miller is a strong proponent of alternative courts – Lee County has a drug court, a mental health court and is working on a veterans court, she said. They provide alternative sentences and treatment for those with mental health or addiction issues.

“Good people make bad decisions sometimes, and they deserve a second chance.”

I’m pained and embarrassed in how I’ve let down the citizens of Lee County. ... I will see the process through and face the consequences for my actions.

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DUI arrests by the numbers County 2011 2012 2013 Bureau 52 47 45 Carroll 50 39 50 Lee 118 116 134 Ogle 152 146 125 Whiteside 227 180 145 The average DUI offender is: • Male; 77 percent of those arrested are men.

• 34; 58 percent are younger than 35.

• Arrested between 11 a.m. and 4 a.m. on a weekend.

• Driving with a BAC of .16, which is twice the legal limit.

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OBITUARIES Richard Frasor STERLING – Richard Frasor, 82, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society Prophets Riverview in Prophetstown.

Mr. Frasor was born March 7, 1933, in Blue Island, the son of Lowell and Alice (Mahaffay) Frasor. He attended Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, where he was an AllState football player, and earned a football scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a monogram, as a member of the Irish football team 1951 through 1954. Mr. Frasor graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in business. After graduation in 1955, he spent 2 years in the Marine Corps, leaving as a 1st lieutenant, before joining Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in 1957.

He started at Northwestern in a management training program, but was soon moved into a supervisor’s job on the 12” Mill. After spending time at various supervisors’ jobs, he was moved to General Foreman on the 12” Mill, and in 1978 he was made Manager of the newly opened 14” Mill. After 14 years as manager of the 14” Mill, he was asked to go to Houston, Texas, to manage the Houston plant.

In 1992, Mr. Frasor was elected to the Board of Directors of NSW Co. by his fellow employees. He considered this one of the highest tributes he could ever be paid.

Mr. Frasor retired from NSW Co. in 1997 after 40 years of service. Retirement didn’t last long, as he soon found himself consulting for various

companies in the steel industry until full retirement in 2001.

Mr. Frasor was an avid bass and walleye fisherman, and one of the founders, and past president of the Sterling, Rock Falls Bass Club. Bass and walleye fishing filled a large portion of his retirement life.

He married Jane Coale on Sept. 18, 1954, in Chicago. She preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 2010.

Survivors include four daughters, Debbie (Roy) De los Santos of Weslaco, Texas, and Pam (Tim) Beveroth of Sterling, Lisa (Roger) Lane of Sterling, and Kathy (Dan) Willman of Sterling; three sisters, Ruth Creighton of Florida, Mary Ann Martino of Illinois, and Dorothy Waddicar of Illinois; three brothers, Frank (Sue) Frasor of Illinois, John (Pam) Frasor of Illinois, and Robert (Donna) Frasor of Illinois; nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Amy, Tara, Kayla, Christopher, Paul, Christina, Cory, and Carly; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 3:45 p.m., Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial with military honors will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. James Keenan officiating.

A memorial has been established to St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

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Saturday visitation: Julie A. Goellner of Milledgeville, 1-2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville.

Saturday funerals: Richard Frasor of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

John W. Commons of Dixon, 11:30 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Lyndon L. Ogden, formerly of Ashton, 11:30 a.m. memorial service at Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton.

Julie A. Goellner of Milledgeville, 2 p.m. memorial service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville.

Clifford G. Rugh DIXON – Clifford G. Rugh, 82, of Dixon, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. He was an engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Cliff was born March 12, 1933, in Chicago, the son of Glenn and Helen (Mueller) Rugh. He married Nancy Brown on Aug. 25, 1962, in Skokie. She preceded him in death Feb. 27, 2014.

Cliff was a graduate of Bradley University. He was a lieutenant in the Air Force for 34.5 years.

He was a scout leader for Dixon Troop 93. Cliff was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Dixon.

Survivors include three sons, Steven (Lori) Rugh

of Rock Island and Keith (Janette) Rugh and Jeffrey Rugh, both of Dixon; four grandchildren, Justin, Jennifer, and Jason Rugh, and Amanda Bally, all of Dixon; three sisters, Donna Toothman, Sally Kessel, and Bonnie Cumberland, all of Dixon; and one brother, Doug Rugh.

A private family memorial service will be at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling local arrangements.

A memorial has been established to First Presbyterian Church in Dixon.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Jeffrey E. Benoit DIXON – Jeffrey E. Benoit of Dixon passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, after a bout with cancer.

He was born in 1951, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and served in the Air Force for 8 years before moving to Dixon.

He leaves behind a brother, sister, and niece on Cape Cod; and a brother in Florida; as well as a brother from another mother, Wes; and all his ham and CB radio friends in Dixon.

Burial took place on Cape Cod.

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Today’s funerals: George A. “Tony” Shierry of Lyndon, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Marilyn J. Franks Nusbaum of Sterling, 11 a.m. graveside service at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Percy Vesperman of Mount Carroll, 11 a.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll.

Friday visitations: John W. Commons of Dixon, 4-7 p.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Richard Frasor of Sterling, 4-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 3:45 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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DRUNKEN DRIVING

A brief look at the DUI process in Illinois

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In general, those who are allowed to use the device must pay for its installation and the monthly fees associated with it, usually about $1,400 for a year, and can drive only vehicles that have the device. Some exceptions are made for employment situations.

The end of the suspension does not guarantee you get your driving privileges back. You must attend a formal hearing, and it costs about $580 to get your license reinstated.

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DIXON – Although Anna Sacco-Miller is charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, she can be convicted of only one.

Prosecutors often file multiple counts of the same crime, each with varying elements that must be proven, which gives jurors options when determining guilt, and attorneys leeway when working out plea agreements.

Misdemeanor cases rarely make it to the trial phase.

This is Sacco-Miller’s first DUI, and she was alone in the vehicle.

Upon her arrest, she completed a field sobriety test and submitted to a breath test, Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss said.

Here’s a brief description of how the process generally works:

The anatomy of a DUI arrest Drivers suspected of being under the influence are asked to take field sobriety and breath tests. They can refuse;

For more information, go to cyberdriveillinois.com or search the web for “2015 Illinois DUI Fact Book,” a 33-page book produced by the Illinois Secretary of State that provides up-to-date information on the state’s DUI laws, penalties and statistics, the average cost of a DUI conviction, victims’ rights, and more.

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but if they do so and still are arrested, they will be asked to submit to chemical testing.

If the tests indicate a BAC of less than .05, the driver is not considered impaired.

If it is between .05 and .08, there will be no mandatory driver’s license suspension, but the driver still could be charged with DUI, and then must await court action.

If the BAC is above .08, the driver will be charged.

Criminal penalties for first-time DUIs In Illinois, a first-time DUI is a Class A misdemeanor that comes with a minimum 1-year suspension of driving privileges and a suspension of the vehicle registration. The suspension is 2 years if the driver is younger than 21.

The fines and penalties increase if the BAC is higher than .16, and a minimum of 100 hours of community service is imposed, along with fees and fines.

If a child younger than 16 was in the car, it becomes an aggravated DUI, a felony with a potential of 3 to 7 years in prison, or 3 to 14 years if there is a death, or 6 to 28 years if there are multiple deaths.

Mandatory driver’s license suspension In Illinois, there is something called a statutory summary suspension/revocation, which is imposed immediately whenever a driver’s blood alcohol content is higher than .08, or if there are drugs in the driver’s system, or a combination of both.

The state’s free Emergency Contact Database keeps a record of two emergency contacts for each registered driver or state ID holder.

If you are involved in a crash or an emergency medical situation, law enforcement can quickly notify your family.

The information is kept confidential, and only law enforcement can access it.

If there’s a crash that results in personal injury or death, and officers have probable cause to believe drugs or alcohol were involved, they must ask a driver to take a chemical test.

Those who fail or refuse to submit to chemical testing automatically lose their driver’s license – separate and apart from whatever penalties, if any, the courts impose – conviction or not.

A driver might challenge the validity of arrest, but that will not stop the mandatory suspension.

First-timers who agree to be tested and fail lose driving privileges for

6 months, but are eligible for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device after 30 days of the suspension have passed.

If there is a second or subsequent offense within 5 years, he or she loses driving privileges for 1 year and is not eligible for the device.

For those who refuse to be tested, it’s an automatic 1-year driver’s license suspension, with eligibility for a monitoring device on day 31.

A second or subsequent DUI offense within 5 years and he or she loses driving privileges for 3 years and is not eligible for a monitoring device.

Average cost of DUI Most first-time DUI offenders get probation rather than jail time.

Should it appear they are getting off easy, though, the Secretary of State’s Office warns that, with court fines and fees, legal fees, the cost of a breath alcohol ignition interlock device, the cost to get a license reinstated, the income lost while attending court and the hike in a driver’s insurance rates, among other expenses, the average cost of that first DUI is about $16,500.

And that’s if there are no injuries or fatalities.

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EDITORIAL | HUNTING SEASON

Deer hunters, take a stand for safety F

irearm deer-hunting season begins Friday, and a state official has called on hunters to take precautions to “be aware, be alert and be safe.”

We second the motion.

Wayne Rosenthal is director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which sets the times and rules for deer hunting. More than 320,000 hunting licenses were sold last year.

Rosenthal reminded hunters of the hazards associated with this tremendously popular outdoor sport.

If you think that firearms cause most deer hunter injuries in Illinois, you would be mistaken.

Falls from tree stands typically cause as many or more injuries and sometimes fatalities, according to IDNR records.

Last year, of the 20 reported hunting accidents, 10 involved hunters falling from tree stands, with one fatality.

harness, which would have prevented the hunter from falling all the way to the ground.

The IDNR reminds hunters to check ladder stands before climbing them to make sure they are secure.

From the moment hunters leave the ground, they should wear a fall arrest system, aka a full body safety harness.

And, when raising an unloaded firearm into a stand, use a haul line.

Other IDNR reminders regarding firearms: Treat every firearm as if it were loaded; Point the muzzle in a safe direction; and Know your target and what is beyond your target.

We join the IDNR in wishing all deer hunters a successful hunt this weekend (Friday through Sunday) and for the final 4-day season that starts Dec. 3.

And we encourage hunters to take a stand for safety.

What we think Hunters will be out in force starting Friday for the firearm deerhunting season.

Firearms can be dangerous, but so can tree stands. Please be careful.

Here’s the IDNR’s summary of that tragic fatal accident: “Tree stand top support strap broke, causing hunter to fall 21 feet.

Hunter was not using a Fall Arrest System/Body Harness. Trauma to head and neck area.”

Here are a few other descriptions of non-fatal tree-stand accidents from 2014: “Hunter was getting out of the tree stand and

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stepped on a branch. The branch broke and the hunter fell and broke his leg. No Fall Arrest System used.”

“Hunter stumbled and fell 12 feet from his tree stand. Received multiple injuries – breaks to back,

neck, head, right side, upper torso, ribs and spine. No Fall Arrest System/Body Harness was used.”

“Hunter was exiting ladder stand when he missed the step and fell to the ground, 15 feet.

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Hunter was not using a Fall Arrest System/Body Harness. Suffered two fractures in his back and a broken rib.”

The common denominator in these examples is the failure to use a fall arrest system or body

STATEHOUSE INSIDER

Gridlock isn’t doing state, pols any favors Here’s more proof Illinois is dysfunctional

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THE READER’S VOICE

‘Night without a home’ event to be Saturday JUDITH KELEHER Dixon

Please and thank you. I will start with “thank you” first.

I want to thank everyone who supported PADS shelter’s “A night without a home “ last year, and all the people who supported us with donations, from toilet paper to bedding, to helping residents with transportation and food throughout the year.

Our “night without a home” will be Saturday. Again we are seeking donations to keep our shelter open. In the past year, we housed 107 homeless people.

This is only possible with your support. The Bible says we must be our “brother’s keeper.” Please help us help our brothers and sisters. Please stop at the shelter that night and have a cup of hot cocoa.

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Note to readers: Judith Keleher is the executive director of the PADS shelter.

Sanders fans will be part of holiday parade JORDAN BOWMAN Rock Falls

This Saturday, Sauk Valley for Bernie Sanders 2016 will be featured in the Twin Cities parade starting at 12:30 p.m. in Sterling and ending in Rock Falls. We would appreciate all who could come out and make Bernie look strong in our area.

Bernie Sanders is the only candidate of both parties with a serious

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142 days

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

grassroots effort in this area. There is a reason for that – Bernie is a oneof-a-kind candidate. Bernie is the first national candidate that I have felt strongly enough about to put myself out there and get involved.

In the spirit of Bernie’s campaign, we welcome all people to come out and support and participate in Saturday’s parade. “The revolution starts here.”

Feel free to join our group on Facebook Sauk Valley for Bernie Sanders 2016.

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

Another week and another shining example of how dysfunctional this state has become.

It started with Gov. Bruce Rauner backing off on a couple of his controversial budget cut proposals. One was the change in eligibility criteria for state-subsidized day care that would have made the service off-limits for about 90 percent of the kids who previously qualified.

It suddenly meant a lot of parents who are going to school to better themselves or working low-wage jobs could no longer afford day care for their kids. The move generated a storm of protest that put pressure on lawmakers to reverse the changes.

Rauner also dropped his plan to change the eligibility requirements for home care services for the elderly and disabled. Like the day care change, this change would have put the services out of reach for many people who now receive them.

A sign of progress, right? A sign that maybe the impasse between the Republican governor and Democratic-led Legislature is thawing?

Maybe some places, but not in Illinois.

The House went ahead with votes on legislation – opposed by Rauner – that would have reversed his changes by law. One rationale for the votes was that

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without a law, Rauner could reverse course and impose the restrictions again. He has been known to change his mind about stuff.

But the Democrats couldn’t hold all of their members together, and both bills died.

And in the end, the potential cuts to home services and most of the cuts to day care were restored. That is what people wanted, wasn’t it?

Who’s being intransigent?

The jockeying didn’t end with those bills.

By an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the House approved a bill that would allow the state to spend what are known as “other state funds.” These are revenues that are separate from what people normally view as state taxes, like the income and sales taxes.

The bill would allow the state to send local governments their share of gas tax revenue.

When you fill up at the pump, you pay tax on the gasoline, and some of that goes to the state and some to local governments for their road needs.

Only, the local share isn’t being sent on

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because the state doesn’t have a budget that actually authorizes the payments. So you’re still paying, but the money is just sitting there.

The same goes for a surcharge on phone lines meant to pay for 911 services. The money isn’t being sent to the local 911 operations, which has put several of them in a deep squeeze.

Rauner supported the “other state funds” bill even though he’s criticized legislators in the past for passing only pieces of the budget.

However, he also wanted some stuff added that was left out of the House bill but falls in the same category of spending.

House Democrats refused to add Rauner’s suggestions to the bill.

It passed anyway, with the usual partisan bickering about whether the governor was being snubbed.

But here’s the rub: The bill must also be approved by the Senate before it can go to the governor. But the Senate can’t act on it. A top lieutenant of House Speaker Michael Madigan immediately put a hold on the bill, so it officially stays in the House.

Hence, local governments are still without their money.

A whole lot of this overtime session has been spent with finger-pointing over who is willing to compromise and who is being intransigent.

Madigan and the other House Democrats didn’t do themselves any favors on that front last week.

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Sharing talents with group helps locals cope SURVIVOR

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Jen plays three characters during the performance: the Questioner personifies unanswered questions that haunt survivors; the Celebrant remains the life of the party, coping with humor and skirting the tough questions; and the Architect creates worlds where she can find her father and herself.

Tuder has performed the show more than a dozen times in the past 5 years, from coast to coast. Yet, there’s nothing like preparing for the after-show.

“It’s the biggest unknown, and it’s the riskiest part of the show,” she said of the meet-andgreet. “It’s also what I get most excited about. The show is solid. I know the show. But I never know who I might be able to connect with.”

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ABOVE: The Architect, one of three characters Jen Tuder portrays in “Suicide Punchline,” creates worlds where she can find her father – who took his life Jan. 28, 1997 – and herself. She’ll perform at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, and will hold a meet-and-greet afterward.

RIGHT: Jen’s Celebrant character remains the life of the party by deftly skirting questions whose answers would likely alienate her from the fun-loving crowd.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-8255, is available 24/7, in English and Spanish. Go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org for more information.

‘It destroyed me’ Kim Newburgh-Brabender hopes the show connects with the obvious audience – those touched by suicide – as well as the less-obvious – everyone else.

The 48-year-old Rock Falls resident, a CGH Medical Center obstetrics nurse, has run the local support group Touched

by Suicide ... Survivors Gather, along with fellow nurse Diana Knapp since December 2000. Kim lost her dad, Randy Newburgh, about 30 years ago, when he was 39. Losing her brother-in-law, Terry Brabender, 19 years ago, at age 32, was far more surprising.

She concedes her father had demons and, in turn, dependencies.

But Terry? He was a firefighter, single with lots of friends.

“Everybody wanted to be him, and he wanted to be everyone else,” Kim said.

“He literally was the last person I would’ve imagined losing to suicide.”

It turns out, her group and shows such as Suicide Punchline aren’t just for people who have talked a loved one off the proverbial ledge. In hindsight, she said Terry was depressed.

He didn’t leave the house a whole lot. He was giving away his belongings.

She doesn’t want anyone else to have to carry a burden like hers, when warning signs are right in front of them.

“You look at people, and you see a perfectly fine life; you might not realize what’s going on inside – that everything is falling apart,” she said. “After the fact, and after educating myself and seminars and reading, there were a lot of signs.”

Over the past 15 years, running the local group has been her best coping mechanism.

“There’s nothing like communicating with people who understand your loss,” she said.

Putting it on paper For the past 13 years or so, Morris “Bud” Wiener has put the group’s saving grace into prose.

A retired professor who, with his wife, Pat, moved to Oregon in 1963, Bud taught many years at Northern Illinois University. Thirteen years ago, their 40-year-old daughter, Susan, a mother of two boys then living in Minneapolis, took her life.

It didn’t take long for them to find the local group, and another in Rockford. Shortly after joining the Sauk Valley group, Bud volunteered to put a newsletter together.

Little did he know the therapeutic effect he would find in reading and sharing stories – which have since grown wings and flown to social service agencies, libraries, public safety departments and more around the nation and even over the Canadian border.

“The main goal of the newsletter was to solicit stories, because of the healing quality, and the importance of forgiving and moving on,” he said.

“It was part of my healing, to be able to do that and talk to other people. I was able to become much more compassionate, when I knew what other people have lived with.”

Bud will turn 85 next month. Pat is 83. So, although he’ll stay sharp

by teaching at the senior center and in Rockford, it was time to rein in the responsibilities. The newsletter he put out this fall is a sort of greatest hits. He pored over the 45 editorials he’d written and selected 20 for the pamphlet.

There will be copies available at Saturday’s event, which he started orchestrating when he wrote Jen in February.

Sinnissippi Centers and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention helped make the local show possible – and free.

He plans to see her show at 7:30 Friday night at University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, so that he can properly introduce her Saturday afternoon. Bud, too, emphasizes that the show is for everyone.

It was fortuitous that Jen’s schedule happened to be open for Saturday, which is National Suicide Survivors Day, and Bud hopes anyone, friends or strangers to those survivors, comes to the free show.

“This show will help survivors, but it may help the general public understand what we do with the group,” he said.

Surviving is the opposite of solving That’s the tagline for Suicide Punchline and a chilling reality: We can’t ask the dead questions; thus, we’ll never have all the answers.

There’s no resolving it, Jen said.

“That’s not exactly how it works. It’s an ongoing process, and you do get better at it. What I’ve gotten better at is being able to ride that out.”

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Having been under the lights since she got into community theater at age 10, and boasting a Ph.D. in speech communication with an emphasis in performance studies from Southern Illinois University, Jen has put her gifts to use. She is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies at St. Cloud University, and also has a new solo show titled “Sex Across the Catechism.”

In “Suicide Punchline,” she welcomes her father’s ghost onto the stage with her, choosing hospitality over anger.

“Part of grieving Dad is a part of loving him,” she said. “Some nights, it takes more energy than others. But this is my toolbox. This is what I reach for when something is not good in my life.”

And this is her reaching out. Whether you’ve lost someone or not, you’re encouraged to reach back.

What: “Suicide Punchline” When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Cost: Free Writer/creator/performer: Jen Tuder, 39, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota Co-creator/director: Candace Stimpson Run time: 40 minutes, plus meet-and-greet afterward Overview: A one-woman show in which Tuder portrays three characters coping in the wake of a father’s suicide For more info: Call Kim Newburgh-Brabender at 815-535-3402, or find Suicide Punchline on Facebook

Get educated For more information about what kind of suicide intervention training is available in the Sauk Valley, contact Cheryl Robinson at crobinson@dist13.org, Jeff Hippen at jhippen@sps5.org, or the Rev. Ken Zuithoff at kzuithoff@yahoo.com.

Together, the three train people in suicide awareness and prevention through LivingWorks, a group that provides tools to help community members catch warning signs early on.

They provide three levels of training: • suicideTALK: A 90-minute exploration in suicide awareness for people 13 and older • safeTALK: A 3-hour session to help people 15 and older identify people with suicidal thoughts and connect them to resources • The ASIST workshop: A 2-day highly interactive workshop for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping prevent the immediate risk of suicide Go to livingworks.net for more information.

Hospice of the Rock River Valley 26th Festival of Trees November 17-22 Northland Mall Sterling, IL

Sunday, Nov. 15

Thursday, Nov. 19

Noon to 5 p.m.: Let the Magic Begin . Watch area decorators create their holiday designs.

Noon to 5 p.m.: Visit the opening day of The Festival Store.

Sponsored by Sterling Federal Bank.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 4 p.m.: Sterling High School Madrigals 5 p.m.: Challand Middle School Orchestra 6 p.m.: Woodlawn Arts Academy Piano Student Performances

Monday, Nov. 16 Friday, Nov. 20

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Northland Mall open for set-up.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival Store Open

10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 4 p.m.: Morrison High School Madrigals 6 p.m.: Madeline Geil & Friend

Tuesday, Nov. 17 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 4-6 p.m.: String-Alongs Dulcimer Music 7 p.m.: Linda VonHolten & Tom Padilla Music Wednesday, Nov. 18 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 6:30 p.m.: Celtic Rhythm (Kosier Irish Clogging)

Saturday, Nov. 21 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 3 p.m.: Just Dance Studio Performances 4 p.m.: Four Teachers Quartet Performance Sunday, Nov. 22 Noon to 4 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 4 p.m.: All Auctions End, Store Closes & Festival of Trees Closes *** Schedule subject to change.

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Alumni: Why reunite with bad memories?

Dear Abby, I loved the letter from “Ready for the Reunion,” whose writer wondered why some people in her high school graduating class didn’t respond to the notice of the reunion.

Some of us would like to completely forget high school and everything associated with it.

I missed my 10th, 20th, 30th and 40th year reunions. I did consider going to the last one, but then I started reading my former classmates’ posts on the reunion website. It seems everyone is retired, wealthy, has numerous grandchildren, at least one retirement home in an exotic locale and spends their time relaxing and jetting around (or so they say). I’m still working, not wealthy, not

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

particularly successful, and have moved from my home state to the backwoods of middle America. Basically, I have a boring life, so I have nothing to brag about. I didn’t go.

I’m still in contact with the important people in my life from high school and just don’t need the aggravation of attending a reunion.

– Staying Home

Dear Staying, Thank you for your input. I received a large number of responses to that letter, many of which were emotionally charged:

them long ago, but have no desire to relive those days. People need to realize that sometimes we move on and don’t need to revisit the past.

– Carol in Georgia

Dear Abby, My class just had its 45th reunion. I live 20 miles away, but have never attended one and I never will.

My best friend and I were bullied, insulted and excluded by our high school peers. After 45 years, we are still close friends. Neither of us has any desire to see any of those people ever again.

High school was a miserable experience for us, and we couldn’t wait to graduate and go off to college. Why would we want to socialize with them now? We forgave

Dear Abby, My high school experience was traumatic to the point that it put me in therapy. People who look forward to these things look back on their high school days with fondness. I’m guessing that’s because they weren’t picked on for being fat, not coming from a rich family, or being a minority.

I would rather walk barefoot across broken glass than spend another minute with my high school class. I ignore the invitations because my mother taught me if I can’t say anything nice, I

should say nothing at all.

– Ray in Scottsdale, Arizona Dear Abby, Successful turnouts often occur as a result of personal outreach from the committee. A personalized note, phone call or other kind of targeted communication (“Dear Susie, we’d love to see you again. Please come.”) will make a difference to an alum.

– Former Reunion Planner in Washington Dear Abby, Of the 280 missing students, for a quarter of them to be deceased would be par for the course. “Ready” should create a Facebook Groups page for her high school graduating class. Ours is very popular – 35 percent

of our former classmates are already part of it.

– Peter in Naples, Florida Dear Abby, It is possible that many of the graduates never received the invitation.

Email contact information, phone numbers and addresses change often.

I didn’t receive anything about my 10-year reunion, but a few of my friends said they did. I can’t respond to an invitation I didn’t receive.

– Rod in Omaha Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, Nov. 19 Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

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

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

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

Join Us 4 Java community coffee, 9:15-10 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-564-2145.

Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.,

Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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

Lunch, 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. ’57 Girls, 11:30 a.m., Basil Tree Ristorante, 123 E. First St., Dixon.

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

Euchre, 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15

p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

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

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

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Nov. 20 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

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

Electronics recycling, 9 a.m.4 p.m., 909 W. Pines Road, Oregon, 815-732-4020.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, state Route 52 N., Amboy.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Rochelle Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

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

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

Saturday, Nov. 21 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

Bi-Ways Brain Injury Support Group, 2 p.m., Winning Wheels, 701 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Register: 815-537-5168, ext. 29.

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

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

IN BRIEF Survivor sues Huckabee campaign over use of song CHICAGO (AP) – A member of the band Survivor has sued Mike Huckabee’s presidential campaign for allegedly violating the copyright of the 1980s hit, “Eye of the Tiger.”

A lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court Wednesday says the Republican’s campaign played it at a Kentucky rally for a county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The

song played as Kim Davis departed jail with the former Arkansas governor.

The suit says Frank M. Sullivan III is co-author of “Eye of the Tiger.” It says his suburban Chicago company, Rude Music, Inc., holds the copyright.

The suit requests unspecified damages and that a judge order Huckabee’s campaign to stop using the song.

A message seeking comment from Huckabee for President, Inc., wasn’t returned.

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

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

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

Friday, Nov. 20 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City

Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Organized Wii Bowling games,

noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

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

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

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Roast beef dinner with homemade gravy, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

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

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AMBOY | HOLIDAY EVENTS

Enter decoration in fundraiser for Teen Turf Reindeer will be on hand at band stand for petting, pictures STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-4085, ext. 5501

AMBOY – Santa will again show up in style for the Amboy Christmas Walk at noon Nov. 29 when he arrives by fire truck downtown, along with the winners of the annual coloring contest.

Santa and the winners will light the Christmas tree at 12:15 p.m.

That’s just the beginning of the festivities, with

many activities planned from noon to 3 p.m.

Santa will be available for pictures for $1 and a canned good donation at On 3 Photo, 221 E. Main St. Are you crafty? There will be a “Deck the Halls” Christmas decoration silent auction at the band stand downtown. All proceeds will benefit Teen Turf youth center.

A $50 prize will be given to the first-place winner, $30 for second. Decorations can be of any type and size. Those interested in making a deco-

ration donation should call 815-857-2458, visit the Amboy Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page, or stop by Amboy News, 219 E. Main St. Also at the band stand, reindeer from Summerfield Zoo will be available for petting and pictures.

Eileen Quest and the high school chorus and band will perform music.

Free cookies, apple cider and s’mores will be offered around the bonfire at the band stand.

Elsa from Whimsey Pixie Paint will provide face painting at Illinois Fire Store, 243 E. Main

St. Free horse and wagon rides will be offered.

Crafts, snacks and story-telling are set for Pankhurst Memorial Library, 3 S. Jefferson Ave. Throughout the festivities, local businesses will be open, and craft vendors will set up inside some local businesses and along Main Street.

Participants can pick up a punch card at the band stand, visit all the locations listed, get their card punched and enter it into a drawing to receive prizes donated by local businesses.

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Syler Machen of Amboy roasts marshmallows over a fire during the 2014 Amboy Christmas Walk. There will again be a bonfire near the band stand, among many other things to enjoy, during the Nov. 29 event.

LANARK | HOLIDAY EVENTS

WHAT’S GOING ON

Businesses, vendors focus of Jingle Fest STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-4085, ext. 5501

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

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

Dec. 5. The show will be judged

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

Beddy Predmore will show her work through Nov. 30 on the front wall.

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

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

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

The event is free to the public.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

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

At Cochran’s Pub STERLING – Cal Stage Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday, and DJ Krazy Karl and

LANARK – Jingle Fest will offer an old-fashioned Christmas celebration, organizers say.

More than a dozen home-based businesses and crafters with sell items from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 28 at Heritage Center, 106 S. Broad St. Shoppers at downtown businesses will be able to enjoy carolers from the Eastland High Submitted

American country music artist Doug Stone will perform Friday with Jade Jack at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. The show will run from 7 to 11 p.m.

Tickets are $30, or $50 for a box seat. Go to thecrystalcork.ticketleap.com/dougstone or stop by The Crystal Cork, 219 W. First St., for tickets.

Terry Cox will provide entertainment from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Wednesday at the bar, 13464 Galt Road.

Upcoming: Nov. 28, Doug Brundies At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – DJ Hollywood will provide music and karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, The Ethan Bell Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Flashpoint will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, and The Cal Stage Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. At Cragel’s PROPHETSTOWN – Jeremy Scott & Company will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday at the bar, 345 Washington St. Upcoming: Dec. 31, Reflex Blues; and Jan. 23, 3 On The Tree At Froggy’s Bar and Grill ROCK FALLS – New Shoes will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, and Problem Child will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 215 W. First St. Upcoming: Nov. 27, Southern Ride; and Nov. 28, MT Pockets

At Grapevine Wine & Martini Bar ROCK FALLS – Matt Kinnaman will play from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, and Mackenzie Comer will play from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Wednesday at the bar, 205 W. Second St. Upcoming: Nov. 27, Greg Andreas and Andres Quintana At Henry’s Double K MOUNT CARROLL – Back Country Roads will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, and Dirt Road Rockers will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday at the bar, 834 S. Jackson St. Upcoming: Nov. 28, Jordan Danielson At Starlight’s Theater and Lounge STERLING – Bobby Messano and Blue & Evil feat. Laura McDonald will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the establishment, 314 First Ave. Admission is $5.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot DJ & Karaoke will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Drive! will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Sweet Lucy will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, and Bad

Phoenix will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: Nov. 27, Kizmaz; and Nov. 28, Stateline Countryband Saturday Grobe to play at Sterling Moose STERLING – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. at Sterling Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

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

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

School Chorus and other festive music.

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

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

IN BRIEF ‘Blithe Spirit’ set for SVCC stage DIXON – “Blithe Spirit,” Noel Coward’s comedy classic, will be presented by the Sauk Valley Community College Theatre Department at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday in Mathis Theatre, 173 state Route 2.

“Blithe Spirit” tells the story of novelist Charles Condomine, who finds

himself suddenly faceto-face with the ghost of his deceased wife, Elvira, after a spirited seance goes decidedly wrong, much to the displeasure of his current wife, Ruth.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for students with ID. Call 815-288-5511, ext. 0 for tickets.

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

– SVM staff report

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PROPHETSTOWN | HOLIDAY EVENTS

STERLING | FUN FOR A CAUSE

Take a holiday carriage ride

Foundation to mark 25 years with show

Love Light Tree lighting set for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 28

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

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

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

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

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

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One of Santa’s helpers pops out of a cuckoo clock-themed float during the Prophetstown Lighted Parade in November 2014. The float was sponsored by the Henry C. Adams Memorial Library in Prophetstown. The Lighted Christmas Parade and all of its festivities return Nov. 28 to Prophetstown. casters will be available Prophetstown Main In conjunction with the at a meet-and-greet sesStreet Bucks, which can parade, Main Street will sion at 6 p.m. in front of be used at local busisponsor Small Business the reviewing stand. nesses.

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STERLING – The Sterling Schools Foundation will conclude its 25th anniversary celebration with a variety showinspired concert at 7 p.m.

Nov. 28 in Centennial Auditorium at the high school, 1608 Fourth Ave. The concert will feature performances of Broadway musical and pop songs. After an intermission in which cookies and hot apple cider will be served, the night will get more festive as holiday tunes will be performed.

Groups slated to perform include Sterling High School show and madrigal choirs, Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus, and Woodlawn Arts Academy students performing numbers from the recent production of “101 Dalmatians.”

The show will also feature the father-daughter duo of Marc (Class of 1987) and Madeline Geil (2019); Weston Henry (2006) and Evan Lobdell

(2016); Rachel Pashon (2009) and Rachel Spencer (2017); and the Pashon Family Singers.

Admissions is $5. The concert is a fundraiser for the SSF’s 25th anniversary matching campaign. Each ticket will make a $15 impact.

Jim Spencer, executive director of the foundation, hopes this will become an annual event, according to a news release.

Mark Beaty, the late Sterling High School choir director who was 48 when he died from complications of leukemia in May 2006, was working toward creating an annual alumni holiday concert, but unfortunately it never came to fruition, Spencer said.

“Making this concert an annual community event would be a great way to honor Mark’s vision and memory. That is my hope,” he said.

Tickets will be available at the door.

Call 815-626-0022 or email foundation@sps5. org for more information.

WHAT’S GOING ON BOOKS AND WRITING Dec. 1 Author to perform ROCK FALLS – Len Levinson, author of 83 published novels, will speak and perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rock Falls Public Library, 1007 Seventh Ave. Levinson created and wrote the “Apache Wars Saga” series by pseudonym Frank Burleson and “The Pecos Kid” series

by Jack Bodine, among other series and individual novels.

He was born in 1935 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, served 3 years in the Army, and received a bachelor’s degree in social science from Michigan State University in 1961.

After working in advertising and publicity for 10 years, Levinson become an author.

Levinson was a resident of New York for 42 years, and then, because of an odd series of circumstances, landed in Mount Morris, according to a news release.

He will explain how he became a writer, how his career has progressed, and take questions from the audience. He plans to perform a scene from Shakespeare, if time permits.

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

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

Both shows include a meal.

Tickets are $35 for the matinee.

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

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

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

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

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

Go to rccaconcerts.org for more information.

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

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

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

Saturday Show features holiday classics PRINCETON – With the holiday season already in motion, Festival 56 will pop the cork and shift it into full speed with a champagne reception and performance of American song standards and light-hearted Christmas favorites at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. The reception, beginning at 6 p.m., is $35 and includes show admission. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.

Karen R. Nussbaum and Ron McCutchan will give voice to popular songs by Gershwin, Carmichael, Mancini, Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein and more. They will be accompanied by Jeannie Brown on piano and Al Brown on bass. There also will be a special

set of holiday music, including some sing-along numbers and a moment when the audience can vote on what they’d like to hear next.

“The Night They Invented Champagne” pre-show reception is sponsored by Avanti Foods of Walnut and will give the audience a chance to mingle with the performers. All proceeds from the event will go towards new sound equipment for the theater.

The show, including intermission, will run 90 minutes.

Go to festival56.com or call 815-879-5656 for more information.

Nov. 27 Music, more at Post House DIXON – Fourth Fridays Open Mic will begin at 7 p.m. at Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Each musician or band performs four songs, and a jam session will follow.

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

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

Call 815-677-2803 for more information.

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

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

Upcoming: Jan. 1 Dec. 5-6 Concerts set for church LANARK – The Northern Illinois Christmas Singers will perform the Christmas Cantata “Hope for a Broken World” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Church of the Brethren, 326 S. High St. The group features singers of all ages from northern Illinois.

Donations will be accepted.

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City Symphony Orchestra’s “Masterworks III: Winter Fun Mozart and More!” will get audience members in the holiday spirit with its two shows at 8 p.m.

Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Centennial Hall Auditorium, 3703 Seventh Ave. The program will include Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 with Marian Lee, professor at St. Ambrose University, and a set of Sleigh Rides.

Tickets range from $6 to $62 for Dec. 5, and $6 to $38 for Dec. 6.

Go to qcso.org for tickets and more information.

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

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

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

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

Admission will be free for shoppers.

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

Friday through Jan. 3 Gift expo in Freeport FREEPORT – A Holiday Gift and Farmers Market Expo will open Friday at The Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20 East.

The expo will feature a 12-foot

Christmas tree, surrounded by an assortment of unique holiday gift ideas.

The products are either manufactured in Freeport or Stephenson County, commemorate local history, or promote local attractions, events, facilities or organizations. There will be items from more than 100 vendors.

The expo will be on display from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Jan. 3.

Call 815-233-1357 for more information.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS Dec. 12 Second Saturdays returns DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings will return to various venues, most of them running from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues. Second Saturdays features art, music and other cultural events.

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

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

Admission is a suggested $3 donation.

Upcoming: Jan. 9

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

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

FARM TOYS Saturday Farm show set to return PRINCETON – The eighth annual Northern IL Model Train Fair and Farm Toy Show will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. The event will feature working train layouts in several different scales, model cars, toys, train cars and equipment, and farm toys for sale.

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

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

Concessions will be available.

The three heated buildings are handicapped-accessible.

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

FARMERS MARKETS In Dixon DIXON – The Haymarket Square farmers market has moved indoors for the winter in the lower level of Loveland Community House, 513 Second St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dates include Saturday, Dec. 5, Jan. 9 and 23, Feb. 6 and 20, March 5 and 19, and April 2 and 16.

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

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

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WHAT’S GOING ON HOLIDAY EVENTS Today through Saturday Holiday parade returns The Twin Cites Holiday Parade will return for its second year, because of what organizers called “very positive” feedback, according to a news release.

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

The route will follow Fourth Street to Locust Street, turning south onto the First Avenue Bridge and going into Rock Falls. It will continue on First Avenue, turning right at West Fifth Street toward Merrill Elementary School.

There will be a children’s party with Santa at 2 p.m. at the school. There will be free crafts, games and more. Free cookies and candy canes will be provided

by Save-A-Lot and Walgreens.

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

Hometown Holidays will continue with the Uptown Christmas Walk from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in downtown Rock Falls. There will be live reindeer, free activities and entertainment, shopping, wagon rides, food and more.

The Love Light Ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Also Friday, Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum, 402 W. Secons St., will host an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. The museum will be open for tours, rides on the fire truck will be given, and hot dogs and popcorn will be available. A soup and sandwich supper is also set for 4 to 7 p.m. at VFW Post 5418, 217 First Ave. Participants must be 18 to enter.

On Saturday, a craft show will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Road.

The Modern Woodmen Craft Show will feature baked goods, crafts and more at First Congregational Church, 905 Dixon Ave. A turkey supper and dance will feature live bands and food at Eagle’s Club, 321 W. Second St. In Sterling: Seasonal Sights & Sounds is Sterling’s annual kick-off to Christmas, with events running through Dec. 10.

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

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

United Way of Whiteside County with provide hot cocoa.

A variety of children’s activities will be provided by area youth organizations.

Businesses will have shopping and dining specials, a variety of activities and entertainment, open houses and refreshments.

The Sterling Theatre will be lit up in red, green and white lights.

There will be holiday inflatables set up on Light Street.

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

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

For more information, call Sauk Valley Area Chamber at 815625-2400, Rock Falls Chamber at 815-625-4500 or Sterling Main Street at 815-626-8610.

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

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

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

Go to freeportdowntown.com for more information.

Tuesday Bright time at CGH STERLING – The “Healthy & Bright” holiday lighting ceremony, presented by the CGH Auxiliary, will return for its second year at 5:30 p.m. in the Main Clinic Atrium, 101 E. Miller Road.

Thousands of lights will illuminate CGH Medical Center, CGH Main Clinic, and the east side of the new ER. Trees along Locust Street and East LeFevre Road also will be lit.

There will be holiday music, cookies, hot cocoa and cider.

The lighting will be at 5:45 p.m.

The Morrison High School Madrigals will provide entertainment.

The LED lights will be in place through mid-January.

Nov. 27 Get in holiday spirit in Savanna SAVANNA – The Savanna Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Walk is right around the corner. Festivities will run from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Christmas tree on the corner of Main Street and Chicago Avenue will be lit at 4:45 p.m. Girl Scouts from the area will sing carols.

Santa will be available at 5:30 p.m. for photos at Savanna Thomson State Bank, 302 Main St. Children can also stop

by The Answer Fitness and Tanning Club, 319 Main St., for face painting. There will be horsedraw wagon rides.

The Savanna Historical Society will have a hot chili supper at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St. Cost is $5, with carry-outs available.

Contact Ann Zink at 815-2751958 for more details.

The staff at Blackhawk Area Credit Union, 214 Main St., will have gift baskets for a silent auction that include gift cards to Casey’s General Store, Wild Rose Casino, Dairy Queen, and tickets to Quad Cities River Bandits and Chicago White Sox games.

The chamber will sponsor the cookie contest at First Savanna Savings Bank, 301 Main St. Bakers are asked to have four to six plated, decorated cookies and a minimum of two dozen cookies to the bank by 4:30 p.m.

The winners of the Tastiest Cookie and Best Decorated Cookie awards will each receive $30 in Chamber Bucks.

The remainder of the cookies will be sold at 5 p.m. at Blackhawk Area Credit Union.

Call the office at 815-273-2722 or email savchamber@grics.net for more information.

Dec. 4 Christmas Walk set for return DIXON – The 27th annual Dixon Christmas Walk will return from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown.

This year’s event will feature staples such as the lighting of the KSB tree, caroling, horsedrawn wagon rides, a live blacksmith demonstration, cookie decorating, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Some of the new features will include 10 live ice sculptures being carved on the riverfront, live holiday musical and theatrical performances at the corner of First Street and Hennepin Avenue, local musicians, and special roaming entertainment.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, with a 9 p.m. drawing.

Many downtown businesses will have holiday-themed activities and sales.

Dixon Main Street is sponsoring a tree-decorating contest.

Businesses and organizations will display decorated trees throughout downtown.

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Some of the business on West First Street are working to create a West End Wonderland. It will feature crafts for the kids, a snowball drop at 7 p.m. in Kitzman’s parking lot, 411 W. First St., music, and a photo booth.

Call Dixon Main Street at 815-288-2308 or email riverfrontdixon@gmail.com for more information or to participate.

A full schedule will be available soon at dixonmainstreet.com and on Main Street’s Facebook page.

Dec. 4-6 Dillon Home to be lit up STERLING – One of the most historic sites in the Sauk Valley will soon get into the holiday spirit.

The Dillon Home Museum, 1005 E. Third St., will be decorated for the holidays during December.

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

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

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

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

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

Dec. 5 Annual all-day celebration back MOUNT MORRIS – Christmas on the Village Square will begin with breakfast bingo at Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St. There will be a craft and vendor fair, which will also include a bake sale, at Pinecrest Village, 414 S. Wesley Ave. A children’s Christmas party is set for Evangelical Free Church, 102 S. Seminary Ave. Children can also enjoy snacks, crafts and a story with Mrs. Claus at Mount Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie Ave. Programs with times and exact locations of these events will be available Monday at village businesses and mtmorrisil.net.

Search for Mt. Morris Christmas on the Village Square on Facebook for updates. Or call Brenda Hayden at 815-7346335 or Amy Sikyta at 815-7344103 for more information.

Annual event nears in Morrison MORRISON – The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is preparing to present the 28th annual Christmas Walk. The theme for this year’s event is “Christmas Around the World.”

Some of the events include church suppers, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, business open houses, local food vendors, caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, a showing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the tree-lighting ceremony and more.

The lighted parade will return this year. Go to morrisonchamber.com for entry forms for the lighted parade, sponsorship of the event, and other post-parade downtown activities. Forms will be accepted through Friday.

The chamber is trying to set a record in the Guinness Book of World Records at the event for the largest gathering of human snowmen in one location during the event.

The chamber needs 334 human snowmen to set the record. In order to qualify, each person must wear the following items: a white shirt or sweatshirt, white pants, three black circles for buttons, an orange carrot nose (real or plastic), a scarf, and a black top hat.

Go to morrisonsnowmanworldrecord.eventbrite.com to register for the event. Participants will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the farmers market parking lot, behind Whiteside County Court Services, 204 E. Lincolnway.

Call 815-772-3757 or email morrisonchamber@morrisonil. org for more information.

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KARAOKE Friday and Wednesday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at Slurp & Burp, 4319 S. Loran Road, Pearl City, and 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesday at The Roadhouse, 807 S. Seventh St., Oregon.

Email jamesgang1996@gmail. com for more information.

Upcoming: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Nov. 27 at PatiO’s, 222 W. First St., Dixon; and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 28 at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St., Ashton

AT THE MOVIES Saturday through Dec. 19 Movie series ready to roll FREEPORT – The Festival of Trees Holiday Movie Series, sponsored by FHN and Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre, will begin with “The Peanuts Movie” at 10 a.m. Saturday at the theater, 115 S. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $3.50, and children will receive a holiday surprise.

Seating is limited, and there are no advance ticket sales.

Upcoming movies are: • Nov. 28: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2” • Dec. 5: “The Good Dinosaur” • Dec. 12: “Home Alone” (free) • Dec.19: “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens” On Dec. 16, FHN will present two special showings of “Christmas in Connecticut” at 1 and 7 p.m. Alan Wenzel and Ed Finch, hosts of the Classic Movie Series at the Lindo Theatre, will greet moviegoers to the 1945 holiday classic starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan and Sydney Greenstreet.

Admission for the special show is a free-will offering or a food drive donation.

Go to fhn.org for more details.

THEATER Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 4-6 ‘Christmas Carol’ at BCT BYRON – “A Christmas Carol,” the classic story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, will soon hit the stage at Byron Civic Theatre, 850 N. Colfax St. Scrooge, who doesn’t keep Christmas in his heart, is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley, who introduces three spirits in hopes of changing Scrooge’s ways before Christmas Day. Showtimes are set for 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m.

Sundays.

Tickets are available at the box office from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. You can also call the box office at 815-312300 during those times. Group rates are available.

Go to bctmagic.com or find the theatre on Facebook for more information.

Dec. 4-6 PACT to deliver holiday show POLO – Polo Area Community Theatre will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, and 2 p.m.

Dec. 6 at Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. The Christmas classic tells the story of a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant who are faced with casting the Herdman kids, probably the most inventively awful kids in history, according to a news release.

Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children 5 and younger. They are $6 each for groups of 10 or more adults, when purchased in advance.

They are available Polo Public Library, 302 W. Mason St., First State Bank Shannon-Polo, 211 S. Division Ave., and Polo Sub Shop, 104 W. Mason St. Tickets are also available at polotheatre.org or by mail to PACT Tickets, PO Box 36, Polo, IL 61064.

Email info@polotheatre.org for more information.

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Horses await the signal from their driver to begin another wagon ride through downtown Oregon during the 2014 Candlelight Walk. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be available all evening during this year’s event Nov. 28, taking riders throughout the downtown to view holiday lights and decorations.

Candlelight Walk to offer music, treats, giveaways STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-4085, ext. 5501

OREGON – The 29th annual Candelight Walk will return Nov. 28 and will feature the annual arrival of Santa Claus, seasonal music, and treats and giveaways from local businesses.

The evening begins when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Ogle County Courthouse Square, 105 S. Fifth St. – chauffeured by the Oregon Fire Department – at 4 p.m. to light the Christmas tree.

They will stay on the scene from 4:30 to 8 on the lower level of the Coliseum to hear kids’ Christmas wishes and take pictures.

Other family activities on the lower level include the Winter Quarter Carnival and balloon artist Brett Belleque.

Downstairs, The Gingerbread Kitchen will serve homemade chili, personal pan pizzas, bread sticks and sauce, gingerbread sugar cookies, and beverages.

The Holiday Gift Fair will feature dozens of vendor booths on the main level of the Coliseum.

Music, dancing and dramatic performances will be offered throughout the evening at the Coliseum.

Franklin Street between Fourth and Third streets will be closed to traffic and transformed into Candy Cane Lane for the evening.

A walk down Candy Cane Lane will lead visitors to see Santa’s reindeer at First National Bank, 307 Franklin St., and shop at Conover Square, 201 N. Third St. More food will be offered on Candy Cane Lane as well.

Businesses throughout the city will extend their hours for shoppers to find holiday bargains, gifts and refreshments.

Shoppers can also sign up to win prizes and a

Annual art show at Conover Square OREGON – Eagle’s Nest Art Group will open its annual free show from 4 to 8 p.m. during Oregon’s Candlelight Walk at Conover Square, 201 N. Third St. Many different forms of art will be on display, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, photograph, pen and ink, calligraphy, 3-dimensional art, prints, cards and jewelry.

Paintings from Carol Ubben’s art class will also be on display.

Ubben offers painting classes twice a year at the ENAG Conover Studio. The classes are open to the public.

Information about all the ENAG programs and workshops will be available during the show for those who are interested.

Members will also host the holiday cookie table on the second floor of the mall.

Conover will be filled with live music on both floors. $250 shopping spree in the Red Bow Give-A-Way. Participating businesses will display the large red Candlelight Walk bow.

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a business decorating contest. A traveling trophy will be awarded to the winner. Call the chamber at 815-732-2100 to enter.

The Oregon Park District will again sponsor a home decorating contest. Forms are available at Nash Recreation Center, 304 S. Fifth St., or oregonpark.org. For more information, call the park district at 815-732-3101.

Horse-drawn wagon rides will be available all evening, taking riders throughout the downtown to view holiday lights and decorations.

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Seasonal Sights and Sounds in Downtown Sterling

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **List subject to change.

Stop by the Sterling Federal Bank lobby for treats on Friday night!

Locally owned since 1885!

Friday, November 20th

5 PM til “Late” - Downtown Christmas Walk Join us as we “Light up the Downtown!”

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Numbers game The Cubs are 1st team to win 3 postseason awards (rookie of year Kris Bryant, manager of year Joe Maddon, Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta) in same season in 14 years (2001 Mariners).

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Sauk can’t run with Wolfpack

GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING PREVIEW | 2015 STATE MEET

Madison pulls away in second quarter

BY DAN WOESSNER dwoessner@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5555 @DanWoessner

DIXON – For one quarter, the Sauk Valley Skyhawks women’s basketball team proved it could play with what coach Jed Johnson called a “real” team in Madison College.

After the first quarter, however, the shorthanded Skyhawks found they couldn’t run with the Wolfpack in an 83-47 loss at Sauk Valley Community College.

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Sterling’s Kerry Mullen (above) will compete in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyles in the state meet preliminaries on Friday at New Trier High School in Winnetka. She’ll be joined at the meet by Sterling diver Kallie Zuidema (below) and Byron’s 200 freestyle relay team. The Byron team is comprised of Dixon swimmers.

Pooling talents together

Locals prepare for dip in state pool

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Philip Marruffo/ pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Sauk’s Bailey Schrader shoots over Madison’s Emily Stein and Addison Hemming during Wednesday’s game at Sauk Valley Community College. The Skyhawks lost 83-47.

In the lane furthest from the diving well at the Duis Center, Sterling’s Kerry Mullen swam back and forth. No teammates to talk with, just her and the water.

“It’s definitely a little lonely,” she said.

Junior Kallie Zuidema was working on dives in the well, also with no teammates. The two Golden Warriors will compete at the state meet during Friday’s prelims.

But the two weren’t completely alone during Wednesday’s practice. Sterling High School Principal Jason Austin and a teacher wanted to show their support for the school’s qualifiers by joining them on their final day.

When: 9 a.m. (diving), 3:30 p.m. (swimming), Friday (prelims). Noon, Saturday (finals) Where: New Trier High School

State qualifiers

Sterling: Kerry Mullen (50, 100 freestyles); Kallie Zuidema (Diving) Byron co-op: 200 free relay (Kylie Shaw, Kaylee Rice, Gretchen Bushman, Katie Drezen); Michaela Spanbauer (Diving) At one point, Austin broke out what he called a winning dive.

He jumped into the air, bounced off the board sitting down and plopped into the water, drawing laughs from those watching.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL | SAUK VALLEY 90, MADISON 87, 2OT

Extra Sharp in overtime Newman grad hits key shot to seal hard-fought win

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

DIXON – Trailing by 10 points to Madison College with 10 minutes to play, the Sauk Valley Skyhawks needed to find some offense – and fast.

So guard Isaiah Box started driving to the basket and hitting layups. Then guard Devin Johnson knocked down three consecutive 3-pointers. And Sauk really ratcheted up the defense by switching from a zone to man-to-man.

Nineteen minutes later, it was point guard A.J. Sharp’s turn to come up big. With 38.7 seconds left in the second overtime period, Sharp dribbled all the

SPORTS inside

Star of the game: Isaiah Box, Sauk, 24 points, 6 steals, 2 rebounds, 2 assists Key performers: Devin Johnson, Sauk, 14 points; Malcolm Mabry, Sauk, 12 points, 11 rebounds; Sean Chislom, Sauk, 12 points, 10 rebounds; Cortez McCree, Madison, 19 points, 10 rebounds Up next: Sauk Valley at Malcolm X, 3 p.m. Saturday way around the perimeter and knocked down a pull-up jumper form the right baseline to put the Skyhawks on top to stay in a 90-87 victory at home.

“It was just our base set, continuity offense, and they were hedging off screens and then

backing up,” Sharp said. “It was in the flow of the offense, and Isaiah and Devin made it easy; their guys couldn’t help, so it made it a 3-on-3 game – and that’s a really big court for 3-on-3.”

After jumping out to a 12-3 lead in the first 6 minutes, Sauk (5-0) trailed 35-31 at halftime.

The Skyhawks tied it up with post buckets from Malcolm Mabry and Sean Chislom right out of the gate, but Madison (2-3) pulled out to a 58-48 edge on a three-point play with 10:16 left in regulation.

“We really battled tonight, but we’ve had two other games like that, so we knew we just had to Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com keep fighting,” said Box, who led Sauk Valley’s A.J. Sharp shoots from the baseline Wednesady Sauk with 24 points and six steals. against Madison. Sharp hit a key shot late in double overtime in the Skyhawks 90-87 victory.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Illini can’t hit big shot at end in loss, B6.

Steamers roll past Hawks, B3.

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Good news in Dallas Tony Romo Cowboys QB is cleared by doctors & is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins. Dallas is 0-7 since Romo got hurt.

Bad news in Houston Kevin McHale Rockets fire head coach Wednesday after 4-7 start to season. McHale led Houston to Western Conference finals last season.

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

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On the calendar Local events

SVM staff, wire services

Today NFL

Girls basketball 5 p.m.

Flutie’s parents both die of heart attacks Former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie says both of his parents died within an hour of each other.

Flutie said Wednesday on his Facebook page that father Dick died of a heart attack in a Florida hospital, and that mother Joan also suffered a heart attack and died less than an hour later.

Flutie did not elaborate on the circumstances of their deaths, but called them “incredible parents and grandparents” who had been married for 56 years and were always there for their children.

Rogers limited at practice with injury The physical toll of facing more pressure in the pocket has caught up with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The player that the sluggish Packers can least afford to lose was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday with a right shoulder injury.

Coach Mike McCarthy said before practice that his quarterback was “banged up.” Rodgers agreed with that assessment, though he said he was not concerned about his availability for Sunday’s crucial game at Minnesota.

NHL

3-on-3 All-Star tourney approved The NHL will play a 3-on3 All-Star tournament instead of a traditional AllStar game.

Players will represent the Pacific, Central, Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions in the $1 million winner-take-all tournament that will have three 20-minute games. The Central will open against the Pacific, and the Atlantic will face the Metropolitan in the semifinals, with the winners advancing to the championship game.

Each team will have six forwards, three defensemen and two goalies. One player from each division will be determined in fan voting and the remaining 40 players will be selected by the NHL hockey operations department, with at least one player from each NHL team.

MLB

Crawford staying with Giants Fresh off his Gold Glove award last week, shortstop Brandon Crawford agreed to a $75 million, 6-year contract with the Giants that takes him through the 2021 season.

Crawford has shown his range at the position, as well as growth on defense and at the plate. The 28-year-old Crawford batted .256 with 21 homers and 84 RBIs.

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Overall Last week

Cody Cutter 898 pts 117-34

Patrick Mason 883 pts 120-31

24 pts 4-6

29 pts 5-5

Ty Brian Reynolds Weidman 866 pts 865 pts 108-43 110-41 30 pts 4-6

Brenden West 804 pts 104-47

28 pts 5-5

26 pts 4-6

STARK STARK STARK STARK Marquette (12-0) at 13 pts 15 pts 11 pts 6 pts Stark County (12-0) ARCOLA ARCOLA ARCOLA ARCOLA LeRoy (9-3) at 10 pts 12 pts 16 pts 7 pts Arcola (12-0) TV TV TV TV A.-Wethersfield (11-1) 7 pts 9 pts 10 pts 5 pts at Tri-Valley (12-0) AUB NASH AUB AUB Nashville (9-3) 4 pts 5 pts 3 pts 1 pt at Auburn (9-3) IC IC BMAC BMAC Bishop Mac (11-1) at 1 pt 2 pts 1 pt 4 pts IC Catholic (11-1) SJO SJO SJO SJO St. Joe-Ogden (12-0) 16 pts 14 pts 12 pts 3 pts at Tolono Unity (9-3) PHILLIPS MAR MAR PHILLIPS Marengo (12-0) at 2 pts 5 pts 1 pt 2 pts Chi. Phillips (12-0) Mater Dei (9-3) ALT ALT ALT ALT at Althoff (12-0) 16 pts 8 pts 11 pts 15 pts Nazareth (10-2) at NAZ NAZ NAZ NAZ St. Laurence (10-2) 14 pts 11 pts 10 pts 4 pts L.-Way West (10-2) at LWW LWW LWW CC Champ. Central (11-1) 13 pts 6 pts 3 pts 5 pts Prairie Ridge (11-1) MONTINI MONTINI MONTINI MONTINI at Montini (12-0) 12 pts 12 pts 16 pts 14 pts Crete-Monee (10-2) at CM HINS CM CM Hinsdale South (9-3) 11 pts 3 pts 6 pts 6 pts Cary-Grove (11-1) at GW GW GW GW Glenbard West (12-0) 8 pts 9 pts 7 pts 13 pts Libertyville (12-0) at LIB LIB LIB LIB Brad.-Bourbonnais (9-3) 15 pts 15 pts 8 pts 7 pts Loyola (12-0) at LOYOLA LOYOLA LOYOLA LOYOLA Palatine (10-2) 10 pts 14 pts 13 pts 9 pts Waubonsee Valley (8-4) MARIST WAUB MARIST MARIST at Chi. Marist (8-4) 9 pts 2 pts 4 pts 8 pts

Homer Dan Woessner (home team) 890 pts 82-69 118-33

29 pts 4-6

STARK 10 pts ARCOLA 13 pts TV 9 pts AUB 8 pts BMAC 7 pts SJO 11 pts MAR 6 pts ALT 16 pts NAZ 5 pts LWW 4 pts PR 3 pts CM 2 pts GW 12 pts LIB 15 pts LOYOLA 14 pts MARIST 1 pt

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STARK STARK 15 pts ARCOLA ARCOLA 8 pts TV TV 16 pts NASH AUB 7 pts BMAC IC 11 pts SJO TOLONO 14 pts MAR PHILLIPS 1 pt ALT ALT 12 pts NAZ SL 13 pts LWW CC 9 pts MONTINI MONTINI 10 pts CM HINS 6 pts GW GW 2 pts LIB BB 3 pts LOYOLA PALA 5 pts MARIST MARIST 4 pts

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• Morrison tournament, West Carroll vs. Le-Win 5:45 p.m.

• Oregon tournament, Milledgeville vs. Marquette 7 p.m.

• Morrison tournament, Morrison vs. Orion 7:15 p.m.

• Oregon tournament, Fulton vs. Genoa-Kingston • Oregon tournament, Amboy vs. Pecatonica

Boys bowling 3:45 p.m.

• Mendota at Oregon

On the tube TV listings

Today College football 6 p.m.

• Coastal Carolina at Liberty, ESPNEWS 6:30 p.m.

• E. Carolina at UCF, ESPN 8:30 p.m.

• La.-Monroe at Texas St., ESPNU

Men’s basketball 10:30 a.m.

• Puerto Rico Tip-Off, quarterfinal, Temple vs.

Minnesota, ESPNU Noon

• Fairfield at Northwestern, BTN 12:30 p.m.

• Puerto Rico Tip-Off, quarterfinal, Butler vs.

Missouri St., ESPNU 4 p.m.

• Puerto Rico Tip-Off, quarterfinal, Miami vs. Mississippi St., ESPN2

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“It’s nice to have them out,” Zuidema said. “It felt like everyone is supporting us.”

Zuidema qualified for the state meet by winning the Byron Sectional last weekend with an 11-dive score of 430.35.

Her score ranks her 15th in the state among the 48 qualifiers. Only 12 divers will advance to Saturday’s finals, and Friday’s preliminaries will feature two hefty cuts. After five dives, the field will shrink from 48 to 16. Then, after three more dives, the field shrinks again to the 12 advancing divers.

But her placement doesn’t bother her.

Having dived at the state meet last season, she hopes to be more comfortable and more relaxed. Another score in the 400s is what she’s shooting for, and likely what she’ll need to advance to Saturday.

“I practiced the entire year for this,” said Zuidema, who scored a 458.30 in the prelims last season. “I’ve become more and more comfortable diving at bigger meets, and I think that will help [on Friday].”

Mullen, a sophomore, advanced to her first state meet by winning both sprint races at the sectional. Her qualifying times in the 50-yard freestyle (24.88) and 100 freestyle (55.60) are the slowest in the field, but that doesn’t seem to

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Byron’s Gretchen Bushman is part of the 200-yard freestyle relay comprised of all Dixon students that will swim Friday in the state prelims. worry Mullen.

A lifelong swimmer, Mullen has competed in large meets through club teams, and knows how her body reacts to long seasons, and she’s optimistic even after tapering for the sectional meet. Mullen is now in her third week of lowering yardage in practice, and while it’s tough to build energy while still staying in shape, she said she still feels strong.

“I’ve done 3-week tapers before and I’ve still felt good,” Mullen said. “I still feel good.

What I’ve been working on is a lot of the basics, making sure everything feels good.”

Some of those basics include starts and turns – both of which are crucial in Mullen’s sprint events. Turns have received the most focus this week, as the far wall has given Mullen trouble at times this season. Warriors

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coach Jamie Ruiz feels that there’s time to be shaved off, and that lies in the turns.

“During the 100 we were thinking that’s too slow,” Ruiz said. “She’s been working a lot on walls.”

Mullen said the wall at Byron gave her trouble during the sectional meet, and it also got her earlier in the season the first time the Warriors went to Byron. Mullen hasn’t competed in the New Trier pool – the site of the state meet – so she’ll likely spend a lot of pool time working on that far wall.

The wall under the starting blocks is normally an easier wall, as it’s covered by the touch pad which offers some grip. The grip on the pad helps backstrokers gain leverage when starting, as well as turns for swimmers during a race.

“The touch pad helps for depth perception,

too,” Mullen said. “It’s really the far wall we’ve been working on. It might be tricky, but I’m not too worried.”

Byron co-op’s all-Dixon 200 freestyle relay of Kylie Shaw, Kaylee Rice, Gretchen Bushman and Katie Drezen will also swim at the state meet.

“Going to state was definitely one of my goals before the season,” Drezen said. “I wanted to make it as an individual or as part of this relay. I wasn’t expecting it, but I thought it was possible.

This [relay] team has a lot of fast swimmers on it.”

They, too, will have to battle against the taper.

All four swimmers were fully tapered for the sectional meet, and will try to carry it over to Friday.

Their state-qualifying time of 1:42.99 is the slowest, but the backend speed of Bushman and Drezen is never something to count out.

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• Gildan Charleston Classic, quarterfinal, Virginia vs.

Bradley, ESPN2 10:30 p.m.

• SMU at Stanford, ESPN2

High school football 10 a.m.

• Iowa 8-man state final, at Cedar Falls, CSN 1:30 p.m.

• Iowa Class A state final, at Cedar Falls, CSN 7 p.m.

• Iowa Class 3A state final, at Cedar Falls, CSN+

High school volleyball 7 p.m.

• IHSA Class 1A state final, Eastland vs. Cissna Park (from Saturday), CSN 8:15 p.m.

• IHSA Class 2A state final, Orion vs. Bloomington Central Catholic (from Saturday), CSN

Golf Noon

• PGA, RSM Classic, first round, at St. Simons Island, TGC 9 p.m.

• Australian Masters, second round, TGC 2 a.m. (Friday)

• DP World Championship, second round, at Dubai, TGC NBA 11 a.m.

• Pacers at 76ers (delay), FSN 7 p.m.

• Bucks at Cavaliers, TNT 9:30 p.m.

• Warriors at Clippers, TNT

NFL 7:25 p.m.

• Titans at Jaguars, NFL

NHL 7 p.m.

• Sabres at Blues, FSN

Thursday, November 19, 2015

LOCAL SPORTS

WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Full steam ahead

Men’s basketball Wednesday’s box score at Dixon

SAUK VALLEY 90, MADISON 87, 2OT MADISON (2-3) Cortez McCree 5-15 7-13 19, Kristian Zimmerman 7-12 3-4 19, Jake Andrews 1-5 0-0 3, Malik Henderson 4-7 3-4 11, Griffin Eckhart 0-0 3-4 3, Markus Tobias 0-2 0-0 0, Tyler Meier 7-13 2-2 19, Marquise Pollard 2-6 2-5 8, Malek Lemke 1-4 0-0 2, Zach Adkins 1-1 1-1 3. Totals: 28-65 21-33 87.

SAUK VALLEY (5-0) A.J. Sharp 2-5 2-2 7, Devin Johnson 5-12 0-4 14, Isaiah Box 10-21 0-3 24, Sean Chislom 5-13 2-2 12, Malcolm Mabry 4-10 4-4 12, Garrett Duffin 2-3 0-1 4, Chris Ellis 0-1 0-0 0, Davontae Brown 3-8 1-3 7, Laron Carr 2-5 0-0 6, Lawrence Lemon 1-2 0-0 2, Lamar Upshaw 1-2 0-0 2. Totals: 35-82 9-19 90.

Halftime – Madison 35-31. End of regulation – Tied at 73. End of first OT – Tied at 80. 3s – Madison 10-33 (Meier 3-7, McCree 2-6, Zimmerman 2-6, Pollard 2-5, Andrews 1-5, Tobias 0-2, Lemke 0-2), Sauk 11-28 (Box 4-11, Johnson 4-8, Carr 2-3, Sharp 1-3, Mabry 0-1, Duffin 0-1, Ellis 0-1). Rebounds – Madison 51 (Henderson 11, McCree 10), Sauk 435 (Mabry 11, Chislom 10). Assists – Madison 13 (McCree 3, Zimmerman 3), Sauk 21 (Sharp 9). Steals – Madison 15 (Henderson 6), Sauk 18 (Box 6, Chislom 5). Blocks – Madison 0, Sauk 7 (Chislom 3, Mabry 2, Johnson 2). Turnovers – Madison 27, Sauk 19. Fouls – Madison 17, Sauk 23.

Big fourth quarter leads Fulton over Oregon

By SVM Sports Staff

The Fulton girls basketball team got six fourthquarter points from Averi Leitzen, and the Steamers held off Oregon 55-50 in a Pool C game at the Oregon Thanksgiving tournament.

Leitzen scored a gamehigh 19 points, including three 3-pointers and a 4 of 9 effort from the foul line. Jordan Price pitched in 10 points.

The score was tied at 39 heading into the final quarter, and the Steamers outscored the Hawks 16-11 in the final frame.

Anni Wilson (13 points) and Bailey Montavon (11 points) each scored in double figures for Oregon.

Wednesday’s stars Averi Leitzen, Fulton, 19 points, 3 3s Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy, 11 points Caylee Morgan, P’town, 12 points Amboy 48, Rockford Christian 2: The Clippers

won the most lopsided game of the Oregon Thanksgiving tournament, as they didn’t allow a basket in the Pool D rout.

The Royal Lions settled for two free throws, one in the second quarter, and another in the third.

Rockford Christian fin-

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ished 2 of 5 from the foul line.

Amboy, meanwhile, had nine players score points, and was led by Delaney Wilhelm’s 11.

Hallie Nauman finished with nine points, and was 3-for-5 from the foul line.

Ottawa Marquette 46, Prophetstown 37: Caylee

Morgan led the Prophets with 12 points, but it wasn’t enough in a loss in Pool B at the Oregon Thanksgiving tournament.

Lexi Rangel added seven points for Prophetstown, and Ashley Cooney finished with five. Tori Miniel and Rangel each had a 3-pointer.

Women’s basketball Wednesday’s box score at Dixon

MADISON 83, SAUK VALLEY 47

MADISON (5-0) Mandi Sargent 2-4 0-0 4, Jenna Endres 5-12 0-0 14, Taylor Nelson 5-17 1-1 12, Megan Petty 5-6 0-0 10, Rachel Slaney 6-13, 3-4 15, Addison Hemming 3-6 2-2 8, Kaitlyn Kast 3-8 1-2 7, Bri Hicks 1-3 1-1 3, Emily Stein 0-3 0-0 0, Mackenzie Hesgard 0-3 0-0 0, Anna Bunyan 1-1 2-2 4, Carly Johnson 3-4 0-0 6, Jamie Falk 0-2 0-0 0, Abbey Loken 0-0 0-0 0, Rachel Beuthin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 34-82, 10-12 83.

SAUK VALLEY (2-1) Carolynn Hammelman 1-3 0-0 2, Kayleen Terrock 3-15 3-6 10, Bailey Schrader 3-8 1-1 7, Morgan Shank 3-12 0-0 8, Morgan Dean 8-13 0-1 16, Jazmine Kirksey 0-3 0-0 0, KeeLey Meyer 1-4 0-0 2, Alex Sterenberg 1-3 0-0 2. Totals: 20-61 4-8 47.

Madison 16 31 24 12 — 83 Sauk Valley 14 9 9 15 — 47 3s – Madison 6-18 (Endres 4-9, Nelson 1-5, Stein 0-1, Johnson 0-1, Hesgard 0-2), Sauk 3-22 (Shank 2-10, Terrock 1-9, Hammelman 0-1, Shank 0-1, Kirksey 0-2).

Rebounds – Madison 53 (Nelson 7), Sauk 36 (Terrock 7). Assists – Madison 16 (Nelson 6, Slaney 5), Sauk 9 (Hammelman 5). Blocks – Madison 4 (Petty 2), Sauk 2 (Dean, Sterenberg). Steals – Madison 11 (Slaney 4), Sauk 3 (Shank, Meyer, Sterenberg). Turnovers – Madison 6, Sauk 16.

Fouls – Madison 9, Sauk 10.

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Tuesday’s results • Guilford 49, Rochelle 45 IMSA tournament • Ottawa 34, Timothy Christian 24 Pontiac tournament • LaSalle-Peru 64, Champaign Centennial 34 Sauk Valley Shootout • Sterling 39, Dixon 35 Temple’s Tip-Off Classic • Rock Island 67, Geneseo 31 Today’s games IMSA tournament • Ottawa vs. IMSA, 7:30 Pontiac tournament • LaSalle-Peru vs. St. Charles North, 7 Friday’s games Forreston tournament • Rochelle vs. Eastland, 6:30 IMSA tournament • Ottawa vs. Rosary, 6 Pontiac tournament • LaSalle-Peru vs. Pontiac, 5:30 Sauk Valley Shootout • Sherrard at Sterling, 7 Temple’s Tip-Off Classic • Geneseo vs. Chicago Raby, 8

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Sauk’s Morgan Dean lets go of a shot over Madison’s Addison Hemming on Wednesday at Sauk Valley Community College The Skyhawks lost 83-47.

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“That the first real team we’ve played this season, and we found out there are a lot of things we have to work on,” Johnson said. “The defense wasn’t very good all night, and they had players at each position that could score.

“We’re a young bunch, and this is something to learn from. We’re still missing our point guard and a few volleyball players. So we’re learning on the fly.”

The Skyhawks dressed eight players, five of them freshmen. Madison dressed and played 15 players.

“We got wore out, and they could just keep pulling more and more players off the bench,” Johnson said.

Sauk (2-1) closed the first quarter on a little run.

Freshman point guard Carolynn Hammelman fed the ball to sophomore post Morgan Dean for a basket with 2 minutes left to pull Sauk within three points at 16-13.

Kayleen Terrock added a free throw with a minute left, and the first quarter finished with the Skyhawks trailing 16-14.

Star of the game: Megan Petty, Madison, 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals Key performers: Taylor Nelson, Madison, 12 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals; Morgan Dean, Sauk, 16 points, 5 rebounds Up next: Sauk Valley at Malcolm X, 1 p.m.

That would be as close as it would get, as Madison (5-0) opened the second quarter on a 16-2 run that essentially put the game away.

In all, the Wolfpack would outscore Sauk 31-7 in the frame.

It was a balanced attack for Madison, as four of the five starters all reached double figures in scoring, led by Rachel Slaney with 15 points. Slaney also had six rebounds, five assists and four steals.

Taylor Nelson added 12 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals, and Jenna Endress hit four 3-pointers and scored 14 points.

“They controlled the boards, and for a while, they were having possessions where they could keep shooting until it

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Wednesday’s results Alwood-Ridgewood tournament • Elmwood 54, Riverdale 39 • Monmouth-Roseville 63, Rockridge 26 Oregon tournament • Ottawa Marquette 46, Prophetstown 37 • Fulton 55, Oregon 50 • Amboy 48, Rockford Christian 2

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Wednesday’s results Warren tournament • Durand vs. Warren, NA • East Dubuque 69, Orangeville 36 Today’s games • South Beloit at Juda, 7:30 Oregon tournament • Milledgeville vs. Ottawa Marquette, 5:45 • Amboy vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 Friday’s games Forreston tournament • Forreston vs. Christian Life, 8 Morrison tournament • Polo vs. AFC, 7 Oregon tournament • Milledgeville vs. Prophetstown, 5:45 • Pecatonica vs. Rockford Christian, 7:15 Warren tournament • Durand vs. Orangeville, 6 Tournament pairings Sauk Valley Shootout Monday’s results • Dixon 39, Sherrard 30 • Rock Falls 62, Newman 37 • Stillman Valley 39, Sterling 34 Tuesday’s results • Sherrard 50, Newman 37 • Rock Falls 61, Stillman Valley 47 • Sterling 39, Dixon 35 Friday’s games • Dixon at Rock Falls, 7:15 • Newman at Stillman Valley, 7:15 • Sherrard at Sterling, 7:15 Morrison tournament Pool A: AFC (1-0), Galva (0-1), Erie (1-0), Polo (0-1) Pool B: Orion (0-1), Lena-Winslow (1-0), Morrison (1-0), West Carroll (0-1) Monday’s results • AFC 50, Galva 29 • Lena-Winslow 52, Orion 46 Tuesday’s results • Erie 70, Polo 28 • Morrison 61, West Carroll 36 Today’s games • Lena-Winslow vs. West Caroll, 5:30 • Morrison vs. Orion, 7 Friday’s games • Galva vs. Erie, 5:30 • Polo vs. AFC, 7 Oregon tournament Pool A: Mendota, Harvard, Hall Pool B: Prophetstown, Ottawa Marquette, Milledgeville Pool C: Oregon, Fulton, Genoa-Kingston Pool D: Rockford Christian, Amboy, Pecatonica

Friday’s games • Hall vs. Mendota, 5:45 • Milledgeville vs. Prophetstown, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 • Pecatonica vs. Rockford Christian, 7:15 Princeton tournament Blue pool: Princeton (2-0), Putnam County (1-0), Henry (0-2), Streator (0-1) White pool: Stark County (1-0), Midland (0-2), Bureau Valley (1-0), LaMoille (1-1)

Friday’s games • Streator vs. Putnam County, 5 • Stark County vs. LaMoille, 6:30 • Bureau Valley vs. Midland, 8

Tuesday’s results Alwood-Ridgewood tournament • Elmwood 38, Rockridge 35 • Bushnell-Prairie City 51, Riverdale 38 Morrison tournament • Erie 70, Polo 28 • Morrison 61, West Carroll 36 Princeton tournament • Princeton 42, Streator 27 Sauk Valley Shootout • Sherrard 50, Newman 37

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1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 Tuesday’s results • Milledgeville 49, Dakota 47 • AFC 75, South Beloit 25 • Forreston 40, Warren 15 Morrison tournament • Erie 70, Polo 28 AFC Milledgeville Forreston Aquin Durand Pecatonica Polo South Beloit Dakota Orangeville

Today’s games • Bureau Valley vs. Stark County, 5 • Henry vs. Streator, 6:30 • Princeton vs. Putnam County, 8

Three Rivers Princeton Bureau Valley Erie Morrison Amboy Fulton Hall Kewanee St. Bede Rockridge Prophetstown Newman Orion Sherrard Riverdale

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Tuesday’s results • LaMoille 52, Midland 26 • Princeton 42, Streator 27 • Putnam County 41, Henry, 11

Friday’s games Forreston tournament • Winnebago vs. Stockton, 5 Oregon tournament • Mendota vs. Hall, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 Sauk Valley Shootout • Dixon at Rock Falls, 7:15 • Newman at Stillman Valley, 7:15 Conf.

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Friday’s games Alwood-Ridgewood tournament • Riverdale vs. Rockridge, 6:30 Brimfield tournament • Kewanee vs. Princeville, 5:30 • St. Bede vs. LeRoy, 8 Morrison tournament • Erie vs. Galva, 5:30 Oregon tournament • Hall vs. Mendota, 5:45 • Prophetstown vs. Milledgeville, 5:45 Princeton tournament • Bureau Valley vs. Midland, 8 Sauk Valley Shootout • Newman at Stillman Valley, 7:15 • Sherrard at Sterling, 7:15

Monday’s results • Stark County 74, Midland 18 • Bureau Valley 59, LaMoille 28 • Princeton 47, Henry 17

Wednesday’s results Oregon tournament • Mendota 54, Harvard 16 • Fulton 55, Oregon 50

went in,” Johnson said.

“Later on, they started hitting more shots, and we started giving up easier shots.”

The Skyhawks worked best when they were able to feed Dean in the post, but as the game wore on, the Wolfpack did a better job of taking away that option.

Dean finished with 16 points to go with five rebounds.

“We just have to keep finding ways of getting her the ball,” Johnson said. “I think we had few that they took away that could have worked. She’s a tough person to guard in the post, and we have to keep feeding it to her.”

Terrock finished with 10 points and seven rebounds, while Morgan Shank had eight points and Bailey Schrader seven.

Wednesday’s box scores Oregon Thanksgiving tournament at Oregon

Today’s games • Harvard vs. Hall, 5:45 • Ottawa Marquette vs. Milledgeville, 5:45 • Fulton vs. Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 • Amboy vs. Pecatonica, 7:15

Tuesday’s results Sauk Valley Shootout • Rock Falls 61, Stillman Valley 47 • Sterling 39, Dixon 35

Madison puts Sauk away in second quarter

• Rochelle vs. Stockton, 1:30 • Christian Life vs. Winnebago, 3 • Eastland vs. Forreston, 4:30

Wednesday’s results • Mendota vs. Harvard, 5:45 • Prophetstown vs. Ottawa Marquette, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Fulton, 7:15 • Rockford Christian vs. Amboy, 7:15

BNC West Conf.

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Today’s games Morrison tournament • Morrison vs. Orion, 7 Oregon tournament • Hall vs. Harvard, 5:45 • Fulton vs. Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 • Amboy vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 Princeton tournament • Bureau Valley vs. Stark County, 5 • Princeton vs. Putnam County, 8

Forreston tournament Friday’s games • Stockton vs. Winnebago, 5 • Rochelle vs. Eastland, 6:30 • Christian Life vs. Forreston, 8 Saturday’s games • Forreston vs. Rochelle, 9 • Stockton vs. Christian Life, 10:30 • Winnebago vs. Eastland, noon

AMBOY 48, ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN 2 AMBOY Kaitlin Pankhurst 3 0-0 6, Delaney Wilhelm 5 1-1 11, Lindenmeyer 2 2-2 6, Karlee Doege 1 2-2 4, Hallie Nauman 3 3-5 9, Vivian O’Laughlin 1 0-0 2, Na. Jones 1 0-0 2, No. Jones 1 2-2 4, R. Pierce 2 0-0 4. Totals: 10 10-12 48.

ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN McIlroy 0 1-3 1, Durkee 0 1-2 1. Totals: 0 2-5 2.

Amboy 16 13 11 6 – 48 Rckfd. Christian 0 1 1 0 – 2 3s – Amboy 0, Rockford Christian 0.

FULTON 55, OREGON 50 FULTON Whitney Wynkoop 3 1-2 7, Averi Leitzen 6 4-9 19, Jordan Price 4 2-4 10, Faith Kennedy 3 0-0 9, Camerin Huizenga 2 1-2 5, Betsy Leonard 1 3-6 5. Totals: 19 11-23 55.

OREGON Ally Bartling 3 1-4 7, Anni Wilson 5 1-4 13, Hannah Wolber 0 2-2 2, Abby Newman 4 1-2 9, Alli Henson 1 0-2 2, Emily Perkins 1 1-3 3, Bailey Montavon 5 1-2 11, Isabella Holley 1 0-0 3. Totals: 20 7-19 50.

Fulton 19 7 13 16 – 55 Oregon 12 13 14 11 – 50 3s – Fulton 6 (Leitzen 3, Kennedy 3), Oregon 3 (Wilson 2, Holley).

OTTAWA MARQUETTE 46, PROPHETSTOWN 37 MARQUETTE C. Thompson 0 5-6 5, Dougherty 1 0-0 3, McCallum 5 0-0 11, Wright 2 0-0 6, A. Sypniewski 3 1-3 7, M. Thompson 2 0-1 4, Murphy 3 4-6 10. Totals: 16 10-17 46.

PROPHETSTOWN Avery Simester 0 1-2 1, Aly Wetzell 0 2-2 2, Baylee Crane 1 0-0 2, Tori Miniel 1 2-2 5, Caylee Morgan 4 4-10 12, Lexi Rangel 1 4-6 7, Addie Glassburn 0 3-4 3, Ashley Cooney 2 1-2 5. Totals: 9 18-28 37.

Marquette 8 11 19 8 – 46 Prophetstown 8 7 10 12 – 37 3s – Marquette 4 (Wright 2, McCallum, Dougherty), Prophetstown 2 (Miniel, Rangel).

Boys basketball Tournament pairings AFC tournament Monday’s games • Polo vs. Hiawatha, 6 • Amboy vs. AFC, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • LaMoille-Ohio vs. Polo, 6 • Hiawatha vs. AFC, 7:30 Wednesday’s games • Hiawatha vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 6 • Polo vs. Amboy, 7:30 Friday, Nov. 27 • Hiawatha vs. Amboy, 6 • LaMoille-Ohio vs. AFC, 7:30 Saturday, Nov. 28 • Amboy vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 6 • Polo vs. AFC, 7:30 Brimfield tournament Monday’s games • Tremont vs. MW Central, 6 • Brimfield vs. Princeville, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • Princeville vs. Tremont, 6:30 • MW Central vs. Brimfield, 8 Wednesday’s game • MW Central vs. Princeville, 8 Friday, Nov. 27 • Eastland vs. MW Central, noon • Tremont vs. Brimfield, 5 • Princeville vs. Eastland, 6:30 Saturday, Nov. 28 • Eastland vs. Tremont, 11 a.m.

• Eastland vs. Brimfield, 6 Geneseo tournament Monday’s games • Rockridge vs. United Township, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • Rock Falls vs. Geneseo, 7:30 Friday’s games • Geneseo vs. United Township, 10:30 a.m.

• Rockridge vs. AG Science, 1:30 • Rock Falls vs. United Township, 5 • Ag Science vs. Geneseo, 8 Saturday’s games • Rock Falls vs. Ag Science, 10:30 a.m.

• Rock Falls vs. Rockridge, 1:30 • United Township vs. Ag Science, 5 • Rockridge vs. Geneseo, 8 Cavalier Classic Red Pool: LaSalle-Peru, Plano, Dunlap Green Pool: Dixon, Richwoods, Harlem Monday’s games • Dixon vs. Richwoods, 6 • Plano vs. LaSalle-Peru, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • Richwoods vs. Harlem, 6 • Plano vs. Dunlap, 7:30 Wednesday’s games • Harlem vs. Dixon, 6 • Dunlap vs. LaSalle-Peru, 7:30 Friday, Nov. 27 • 5th place game, 2 • 3rd place game, 3:30 • Championship, 6:30 Oregon tournament Pool A: Rockford Christian, Newman, Byron, Morrison Pool B: Christian Life, St. Bede, Oregon, West Carroll Monday’s games • Christian Life vs. St. Bede, 5:45 • Byron vs. Morrison, 5:45 • Oregon vs. West Carroll, 7:15 • Newman vs. Rockford Christian, 7:15 Wednesday’s games • St. Bede vs. West Carroll, 5:45 • Morrison vs. Newman, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Christian Life, 7:15 • Byron vs. Rockford Christian, 7:15 Friday, Nov. 27 • Morrison vs. Rockford Christian, 5:45 • West Carroll vs. Christian Life, 5:45 • Oregon vs. St. Bede, 7:15 • Newman vs. Byron, 7:15 Saturday, Nov. 28 • 7th place game, 2 • 5th place game, 4 • 3rd place game, 5:30 • Championship, 7

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Wednesday’s box scores

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

PROVIDENCE 60, ILLINOIS 59 ILLINOIS (1-2) Black 0-1 0-0 0, Thorne Jr. 0-5 0-0 0, Lewis 1-5 0-0 2, Hill 7-17 0-0 15, Austin 1-7 1-2 4, Coleman-Lands 6-9 0-0 17, Morgan 2-5 2-2 6, Jordan 1-3 0-0 3, Finke 5-8 1-2 12. Totals 23-60 4-6 59.

PROVIDENCE (2-0) Bentil 7-17 2-4 18, Bullock 6-12 1-3 13, Dunn 3-8 3-5 10, Lomomba 1-3 0-0 3, Fazekas 1-4 1-2 3, Smith 1-2 0-0 2, Lindsey 1-4 1-2 3, Council II 0-1 0-0 0, Cartwright 3-9 0-2 8, Edwards 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 23-60 8-18 60.

Halftime–Providence 32-30. 3-Point Goals–Illinois 9-25 (Coleman-Lands 5-7, Finke 1-3, Jordan 1-3, Hill 1-5, Austin 1-6, Lewis 0-1), Providence 6-23 (Cartwright 2-4, Bentil 2-7, Lomomba 1-1, Dunn 1-3, Council II 0-1, Bullock 0-2, Fazekas 0-2, Lindsey 0-3). Fouled Out–Thorne Jr..

Rebounds–Illinois 39 (Hill 11), Providence 39 (Bentil 12). Assists–Illinois 17 (Austin 4), Providence 13 (Cartwright 6). Total Fouls– Illinois 21, Providence 13. A–8,069.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 5 5 0 .500 273 253 Washington 4 5 0 .444 205 209 Philadelphia 4 5 0 .444 212 184 Dallas 2 7 0 .222 166 214 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 9 0 0 1.00 255 175 Atlanta 6 3 0 .667 229 190 Tampa Bay 4 5 0 .444 191 237 New Orleans 4 6 0 .400 255 315 North W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 7 2 0 .778 198 154 Green Bay 6 3 0 .667 219 185 Chicago 4 5 0 .444 199 234 Detroit 2 7 0 .222 167 261 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 7 2 0 .778 302 185 St. Louis 4 5 0 .444 166 183 Seattle 4 5 0 .444 199 179 San Francisco 3 6 0 .333 126 223 Today’s game Tennessee at Jacksonville, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games N.Y. Jets at Houston, noon Denver at Chicago, noon Oakland at Detroit, noon Indianapolis at Atlanta, noon Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, noon St. Louis at Baltimore, noon Dallas at Miami, noon Washington at Carolina, noon Kansas City at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Minnesota, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Arizona, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Cleveland, N.Y. Giants, New Orleans, Pittsburgh Monday, Nov. 23 Buffalo at New England, 7:30 p.m.

College football Wednesday’s box score

N. ILLINOIS 27, W. MICHIGAN 19 W. Michigan N. Illinois

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First Quarter WMU–FG Haldeman 35, 7:26.

NIU–Turner 27 pass from Graham (Hagan kick), 3:46.

Second Quarter NIU–Huff 87 run (Hagan kick), 13:11.

WMU–Braverman 35 pass from Terrell (Haldeman kick), 6:56.

Third Quarter WMU–FG Haldeman 31, 4:33.

WMU–Davis 72 pass from Terrell (run failed), 1:57.

Fourth Quarter NIU–Bouagnon 12 run (pass failed), 13:14.

NIU–Golladay 53 pass from Graham (Hagan kick), 8:15.

A–10,194.

WMU NIU First downs 24 19 Rushes-yards 44-139 43-289 Passing 353 158 Comp-Att-Int 22-39-1 11-23-1 Return Yards 2 0 Punts-Avg. 2-44.0 4-32.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 8-81 5-39 Time of Possession 39:35 20:25 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–W. Michigan, Bogan 15-70, Flacco 8-35, Bellamy 8-24,Terrell 10-7, Franklin 2-5, Team 1-(minus 2). N. Illinois, Huff 8-159, Bouagnon 21-70, Graham 9-39, Turner 2-23, Marc.Jones 1-0, Team 2-(minus 2).

PASSING–W. Michigan, Terrell 21-37-1331, Davis 1-1-0-22, Flacco 0-1-0-0. N. Illinois, Graham 11-23-1-158.

RECEIVING–W. Michigan, Braverman 9-126, Davis 7-123, Roberts 4-74, Terrell 1-22, Franklin 1-8. N. Illinois, Golladay 4-93, Turner 4-42, Brescacin 2-15, Beebe 1-8.

Men’s basketball Wednesday’s scores EAST Army 96, Fairleigh Dickinson 85 Baruch 79, Yeshiva 76, OT Bryant 82, Emerson 69 Bucknell 81, Robert Morris 76 Cornell 76, Binghamton 59 Dominican (NY) 79, Concordia (N.Y.) 72 Edinboro 80, Slippery Rock 74 High Point 75, Drexel 66 Mass.-Lowell 87, Sacred Heart 84 Niagara 75, Brown 66 Penn St. Behrend 75, Thiel 56 Providence 60, Illinois 59 Saint Joseph’s 89, Buffalo 67 St. Rose 82, American International 61 St. Thomas Aquinas 85, Felician 59 Vermont 83, Quinnipiac 70 William Paterson 73, Lehman 71 MIDWEST Aquinas 85, Lawrence Tech 42 Cardinal Stritch 75, Judson (Ill.) 55 Carleton 71, Bethany Lutheran 56 Chicago St. 105, Indiana-Northwest 64 Cincinnati 83, Bowling Green 50 Concordia (Mich.) 71, Lourdes 61 Davenport 85, Michigan-Dearborn 78 Graceland (Iowa) 78, Grand View 65 Madonna 74, Siena Heights 67 Marian (Wis.) 80, Beloit 72 Minn. St.-Mankato 101, Clarke 55 Minot St. 76, Dickinson St. 74 N. Dakota St. 69, Valley City St. 49 Northwestern 79, Fairfield 72 Oakland 91, E. Michigan 81 Purdue 96, Incarnate Word 61 S. Illinois 72, Kent St. 69 Saint Louis 70, SIU-Edwardsville 60 Spring Arbor 87, Great Lakes Christian 51 Toledo 100, Youngstown St. 78 Valparaiso 78, Indiana-Kokomo 40 Wis. Lutheran 71, Lawrence 70 Wis.-Stevens Pt. 68, St. Olaf 65 SOUTH Belmont 90, W. Kentucky 85 Charleston Southern 97, Johnson & Wales (NC) 65 Coastal Carolina 104, Grace Bible 67 Coppin St. 80, Goldey Beacom 73 Elon 84, Belmont Abbey 57 Florida A&M 70, Thomas (Ga.) 68 IPFW 80, Austin Peay 77 NC State 79, IUPUI 56 North Carolina 78, Wofford 58 North Florida 98, Edward Waters 69 Old Dominion 79, Morgan St. 48 Presbyterian 116, Toccoa Falls 75 Radford 68, Catawba 60 Richmond 91, Wake Forest 82 Roanoke 94, NC A&T 87 SE Louisiana 76, Mississippi College 69 Savannah St. 76, Arkansas St. 75 Tennessee St. 72, Fisk 50 UC Irvine 61, UCF 60, OT UNC Asheville 84, Mars Hill 51 Virginia Tech 71, Jacksonville St. 62

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 6 5 .545 Toronto 7 6 .538 New York 6 6 .500 Brooklyn 2 10 .167 Philadelphia 0 12 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 9 5 .643 Miami 6 4 .600 Washington 5 4 .556 Orlando 6 6 .500 Charlotte 6 6 .500 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 8 3 .727 Chicago 7 3 .700 Indiana 7 5 .583 Detroit 6 5 .545 Milwaukee 5 6 .455

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 9 2 .818 Dallas 8 4 .667 Memphis 6 6 .500 Houston 5 7 .417 New Orleans 1 11 .083 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 7 5 .583 Utah 6 5 .545 Denver 6 6 .500 Minnesota 5 7 .417 Portland 4 9 .308 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 12 0 1.000 Phoenix 6 4 .600 L.A. Clippers 6 4 .600 Sacramento 4 8 .333 L.A. Lakers 2 9 .182

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Wednesday’s results Indiana 112, Philadelphia 85 Orlando 104, Minnesota 101, OT Charlotte 116, Brooklyn 111 Dallas 106, Boston 102 Houston 108, Portland 103, OT Oklahoma City 110, New Orleans 103 Atlanta 103, Sacramento 97 San Antonio 109, Denver 98 Utah 93, Toronto 89 Chicago at Phoenix, late

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Amazing Jake Hossa Cubs ace Arrieta wins first Cy Young

BY PAUL SULLIVAN Chicago Tribune

In a close vote, Cubs ace Jake Arrieta won the National League Cy Young award Wednesday night.

Arrieta finished with 169 points and 17 firstplace votes, while Dodgers starter Zack Greinke had 147 points and 10 first-place votes.

Last year’s MVP and Cy Young winner, Clayton Kershaw, finished third with 101 points, earning three first-place votes.

The Cubs also got the trifecta. They won the first two major awards announced this week by the Baseball Writers Association of America, with Kris Bryant a unanimous selection as NL Rookie of the Year on Monday, and Joe Maddon earning his third Manager of the Year award on Tuesday.

Arrieta won a National League-high 22 games while posting a 1.77 earned run average, second only to Greinke’s major league-leading 1.66 ERA. Greinke (193) also led the majors in win percentage (.864)

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Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, seen here reacting to his no-hitter against the Dodgers on Aug. 30, was named the 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Arrieta beat out Dodgers teammates Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw. and WHIP (0.844).

Arrieta was doused with champagne during a party at his home.

How did he feel?

“A little relieved, honestly,” Arrieta told MLB Network after the

announcement. “To finally know how it played out. Thanks to all the guys I’ve continued to compete against, year in, year out, to make me try to take my game to the next level.”

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NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GA 42 57 47 45 49 54 49 55 GA 32 38 44 40 43 53 53 63

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 15 4 0 30 68 48 Nashville 11 3 3 25 53 40 St. Louis 12 6 1 25 51 46 Minnesota 10 4 3 23 51 47 Chicago 11 7 1 23 53 47 Winnipeg 9 9 2 20 54 63 Colorado 7 10 1 15 50 50 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 12 6 0 24 46 38 San Jose 10 8 0 20 50 47 Vancouver 7 7 6 20 56 54 Arizona 9 8 1 19 50 54 Anaheim 6 9 4 16 35 49 Calgary 7 12 1 15 48 74 Edmonton 6 12 1 13 50 62 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s results Winnipeg 4, Vancouver 1 Washington 2, Detroit 1, OT Chicago 4, Edmonton 3, OT Today’s games Minnesota at Boston, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Washington, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Columbus at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s bos score

BLACKHAWKS 4, OILERS 3 Chicago 0 2 1 1—4 Edmonton 0 1 2 0—3 First Period–None. Penalties–Klefbom, Edm (hooking), 8:36; Daley, Chi (holding stick), 12:14.

Second Period–1, Chicago, Keith 2 (Kane, Panarin), 7:26 (pp). 2, Chicago, Panarin 7 (Anisimov, Kane), 14:41. 3, Edmonton, Eberle 2 (Davidson), 16:37.

Penalties–Reinhart, Edm (boarding), 7:09; Keith, Chi (interference), 18:42.

Third Period–4, Edmonton, Pouliot 4 (Nurse, Purcell), 4:00. 5, Chicago, Shaw 2 (Kero, Kruger), 11:44. 6, Edmonton, Draisaitl 6 (Hall, Purcell), 17:14. Penalties–Garbutt, Chi (interference), 7:44.

O v e r t i m e – 7, Chicago, Hossa 3 (Seabrook, Panarin), 1:08. Penalties–None.

Shots on Goal–Chicago 3-12-10-2–27.

Edmonton 11-9-16-1–37.

Power-play opportunities–Chicago 1 of 2; Edmonton 0 of 3.

Goalies–Chicago, Crawford 9-5-1 (37 shots34 saves). Edmonton, Nilsson 3-4-1 (27-23).

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Northern Illinois 1 step closer to MAC West title

BY JESSE SEVERSON jseverson@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – The hope for Detroit is alive and well for the Northern Illinois football team.

Sophomore running back Jordan Huff had a career night, and the Northern Illinois defense came up with two critical stops late to survive for a 27-19 win over Western Michigan on a windy Wednesday night at Huskie Stadium.

“I feel like we came together as a team when it was time to step up,” said senior linebacker Boomer Mays, who had a team-high 15 tackles.

With the win, the Huskies (8-3 overall, 6-1 in Mid-American Conference West) control their own destiny for a trip to the MAC Championship in Detroit on Dec. 4. Northern Illinois closes out its regular season hosting Ohio at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Huskie Stadium.

“In my 5 years here, it’s always a senior-led team, and it always will be,” Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey said.

“Now you have a game to win the West. Before that, it was 1 week at a time. Now you have a game to win the West.”

The Huskies, who have won the MAC West 5 straight years, have beaten Western Michigan (6-5 overall, 5-2 MAC West) in seven consecutive seasons.

“There are no moral victories for our program,” Western Michigan coach PJ Fleck said.

Pinned down on their own 3-yard line with a one-point lead early in the fourth quarter, the Huskies went 97 yards in three plays – capped by a 53-yard touchdown pass from redshirt freshman Ryan Graham to Kenny

lifts Hawks Chicago beats Oilers in OT

Huskies’ hopes still alive

Today’s games Sacramento at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 14 3 2 30 67 Ottawa 8 5 5 21 54 Detroit 9 8 2 20 42 Florida 8 7 3 19 49 Tampa Bay 8 9 3 19 46 Boston 8 8 1 17 56 Buffalo 8 9 1 17 41 Toronto 6 9 4 16 46 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Rangers 14 2 2 30 57 Washington 12 4 1 25 52 N.Y. Islanders 10 6 3 23 54 Pittsburgh 11 7 0 22 40 New Jersey 10 7 1 21 46 Philadelphia 6 8 4 16 35 Carolina 6 10 2 14 35 Columbus 7 12 0 14 48

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Western Michigan had the ball first and goal from the 4-yard line in the closing minutes, but the Northern Illinois defense came up with four consecutive stops with 2:41 remaining in

the game. In their final drive of the game, the Broncos started on the NIU 44, but eventually turned it over on downs.

“When the plays present themselves, I have faith in all these guys that they’ll make them,” Carey said.

EDMONTON, Alberta – Marian Hossa scored 1:08 into overtime, Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive victory.

Patrick Kane had two assists and extended his point streak to 14 games, but had his goal streak ended at seven. He leads the NHL with 13 goals and 30 points.

Hossa turned a long pass from Brent Seabrook into a breakaway and beat Anders Nilsson with a slap shot from in close.

Panarin, a 24-year-old rookie, has points in six straight games, amassing five goals and five assists in that time while on a line with Kane and Artem Anisimov.

Duncan Keith and Andrew Shaw also scored for the Blackhawks.

Corey Crawford made 34 saves.

Benoit Pouliot, Jordan Eberle and Leon Draisaitl scored, Teddy Purcell had two assists as Edmonton lost its third straight.

Bulls 87, Suns 86 • Jimmy Butler had 23 points and five rebounds as the Bulls led the Suns 87-86 in Phoenix with 4:47 left at SVM’s print deadline. P.J. Tucker had 20 points for the Suns.

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Three for all

Illini miss trio of shots in final 10 seconds By the Associated Press

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rodney Bullock’s free throw with 43 seconds left gave Providence a 60-59 victory over Illinois on Wednesday night.

Illinois (1-2) missed three shots in the final 10 seconds. Malcolm Hill drove to the basket and missed a layup.

Michael Finke grabbed the rebound but missed a dunk. The Fighting Illini again got the rebound, but Hill missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

A 3-pointer by Ben Bentil and a layup by Ryan Fazekas to open the second half gave the Friars (2-0) the biggest lead of the night at seven points.

Finke responded with five straight points, and neither team led by more than three after that. Hill’s jumper tied the game at 59 with 1:18 left before Bullock’s free throw.

Bentil had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Bullock added 13 points.

AP Jalen Coleman-Lands scored 17 points, and Illinois’ Michael Finke (43) goes for a loose ball with Hill had 15 points and 11 Providence’s Ben Bentil during Wednesday’s game rebounds for Illinois. in Providence, R.I. Illinois lost 60-59.

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“We had been struggling on offense, but we stand as a group,” Box said. “They always tell me and Devin to keep shooting, so I started feeling the flow and felt like I really got into the zone.”

Two Mabry free throws sparked a 9-2 run, with Box hitting three layups and a 3 to account for the rest of the spurt. After Madison stretched the lead back out to 68-59 with 5:46 to play, another Box 3 got Johnson going.

Johnson then knocked down 3s on the next three possessions. Lawrence Lemon’s hustle play on a loose-ball scramble led to a kickout pass for the first one, then Box’s skip pass found a wide-open Johnson in almost the same spot on the left wing.

The second 3 tied it, then Johnson took a pass from Laron Carr at the top of the key and nailed another 3 for a 71-68 lead.

“When Isaiah is hitting shots, it really opens the rest of us up,” said Johnson, who had 14 points and two blocks. “I knew I just had to hit the shots for my team. We got three or four stops on defense after we switched to the man-to-man, and we just realized that we had to step it up, or we’d be walking out of here with a loss.”

After Garrett Duffin’s jumper from the short corner put Sauk up 73-70 with 1:51 to go, Madison’s Tykler Meier nailed a 3 ti tie it with 1:35 left in regulation. Despite some

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Sauk Valley’s Malcolm Mabry goes up for the dunk Wednesday during the Skyhawks’ win over Madison. exciting back-and-forth play – including a pair of missed free throws by Madison’s Cortez McCree after an intentional foul with 40 seconds left – neither team scored the rest of the way to force overtime.

McCree opened OT with a 3, but Mabry and Chislo both scored a few minutes later to give Sauk an 80-78 lead. Malik Henderson’s runner with 39.3 seconds left tied it at 80, and the teams went to a second overtime.

But the Skyhawks started the second OT period with a lead after a technical foul was assessed after time expired in the first overtime. Sharp calmly knocked down both free throws, then Mabry had back-to-back buckets inside for an 86-81 lead.

Madison tied it up, then Sharp hit his clutch jumper on the baseline fro an 88-86 lead.

On Madison’s next possession, Sharp was whistled for a foul after Marquise Pollard fell down following a 3-point attempt, but Pollard

missed two of those free throws. Chislom was fouled on the other end, and smoothly sank two free throws with 9.5 seconds left to seal the deal.

“We’d been playing from behind all game, and it was good to get off to that 2-0 start in the second overtime,” Sharp said. “I think we calmed down once we got the lead, and were able to control the game from there.”

Chislom and Mabry both recorded doubledoubles, with Mabry scoring 12 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and blocking two shots, and Chislom adding 12 points, 10 boards, five steals and three blocks. Sharp and Davontae Brown scored seven points apiece, and Sharp dished nine assists.

Carr added six points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal.

McCree, Meier and Kristian Zimmerman scored 19 points each for Madison, with McCree adding 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals. Henderson added 11 points, 11 rebounds and six steals.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | BIG TEN

Divisions on line this week OSU could clinch East, Iowa could claim West

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

No doubt this is a big week for No. 2 Ohio State.

The defending national champions are 10-0 with 23 straight wins, and staring at perhaps their toughest test when they host No. 9 Michigan State on Saturday.

A win over the Spartans combined with a loss by Michigan to Penn State would lock up the East division and send the Buckeyes to the Big Ten title game for the third straight year.

Coach Urban Meyer said it’s basically been business as usual for veterans this week, although they might be doing some extra video work on their own. But for young players, it’s a little more intense.

“It’s two top teams in the country, a rivalry within itself,” Meyer said. “But for the guys that show up every day and go, I see it every week. They take care of business. But for the young guys, where this is all kind of new to them, yeah, I can see it ratcheted up a little bit.”

The Buckeyes (6-0 Big Ten, No. 3 CFP) might be catching Michigan State (9-1, 5-1) at a good time.

Spartans quarterback Connor Cook is expected to play after sitting out the second half of Saturday’s win over Maryland with a shoulder injury. But if he’s limited, that could work in favor of the Buckeyes.

After all, he has thrown for more than 300 yards against them the past two years, with Michigan State winning the 2013 conference championship game and the Buckeyes beating the Spartans the following season in early November.

Out West: Iowa (10-0, 6-0) also has a chance to lock up a spot in the Big Ten title game. The Hawkeyes can clinch at least a share of the West and a berth in the championship game with a win over Purdue or a victory by Northwestern over Wisconsin.

No change: Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said quarterback Clayton Thorson will start at Wisconsin after being

AP

After being benched for two series in the second half last weekend, Clayton Thorson (18) will still be Northwestern’s starting QB when the Wildcats play Wisconsin on Saturday. benched briefly during last week’s win over Purdue.

The Wildcats switched to Zack Oliver late in the third quarter against the Boilermakers after the struggling Thorson threw an interception.

But he came back early in the fourth after watching two possessions from the sideline to lead a touchdown drive that lifted Northwestern to a 21-14 victory.

Thorson was 9-for-19 for 82 yards against Purdue.

Bowl-bound?: At 5-5 heading into the final two games against Minnesota and Northwestern, Illinois is staring at the possibility of both a winning record and a bowl game. Those are no small accomplishments considering the turmoil surrounding the program.

“I’m overexcited about the passion of our players,” interim coach Bill Cubit said. “They’ve had to go through a lot, and I think it would be a heck of an accomplishment if we get one of these games or both those games and get them to a bowl game and really enjoy it. We’ve gone through a lot.”

Cubit took over after Tim Beckman was fired a week before the start of

the season. An investigation found Beckman tried to influence medical decisions and pressure players to play with injuries.

There was more turmoil last week when the school let athletic director Mike Thomas go, saying a change was needed after football and women’s basketball players said they had been mistreated by their coaches.

Remembering Bo: Tuesday marked the ninth anniversary of Bo Schembechler’s death. The coach was on the mind of Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh.

“Coach Schembechler’s a daily source of inspiration, and remains that for me and all the people he coached or was associated with,” Harbaugh said. “Today’s a special day in remembering coach Schembechler.”

Schembechler was a seven-time Big Ten coach of the year, compiling a 194-48-5 record at Michigan from 196989. He led the Wolverines to 13 Big Ten titles and two Rose Bowl victories.

Harbaugh played for Schembechler, and returned to coach his alma mater this year after a 4-year run with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Tobias Smollett, an 18thcentury Scottish poet, said, “Some folk are wise, and some are otherwise.”

Wise bridge players take care of losers and get the maximum value from their trumps. What would a sage South do here in six spades after West leads the club queen?

What were West’s more effective starts?

North’s three-club rebid was a double negative, warning of a very bad hand. Over three hearts, if North had given preference with three spades, it would have been non-forcing.

Holding three-card support and a king, he jumped to four spades.

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South wins and repeats the medicine.

He overtakes his spade nine with dummy’s 10 and plays another heart. Again, East pitches. Now declarer wins, leads a fourth heart, and – knowing East can overruff the dummy – throws a diamond from dummy.

A moment later, South cashes his diamond ace, trumps his last diamond in the dummy, ruffs a club back to his hand, removes East’s remaining trump, and claims.

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RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS 2 Bedroom Great Location

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Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave.

Studio’s, 1 & 2 BR Apts.

606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

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2 BR for $500

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2BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

WOOSUNG 1BR, $400 + dep.

Appliances.

815441-4591.

3BR apt. 600 Griswold Ave. (Woosung is the town next to Dixon).

Newly renovated and new appliances. No pets. $525/ mo. Sec. dep. req. Call Matt 310-750-5663

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FOR RENT/SALE HOUSES & APTS. svla.org Quiet Guest House in Country, Near Stillman Valley One bedroom for one person only. $900 mo. + deposit All utilities, full basement, attached garage w/ opener, VERY nice.

No pets. reply w/ references only.

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DIXON 2BR 507 Van Buren. $575/mo + dep. Refs. req.

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Nice clean quiet 2 story duplex, 2BR, 1.5 BA, attached garage w/ opener, all appliances incl.

W/D, micro., D/W, No pets. 603 Apple St. $700 mo. Call 630-902-1060

3BR Country Home- 21887 Pigeon Rd., $900/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

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MILLEDGEVILLE 4BR, newer flooring.

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815-499-1793.

MORRISON 3BR Home632 E. Lincolnway $700/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

1BR, stove refrig.

W/D furn. $425/mo.

815-631-2990 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043 2BR., 1BA garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

A1 3BR, 1 ½ bath. No pets. Call 815-6250624.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES E. O'BRIEN, SR., Deceased.

No. 2015 P 78 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of James E. O'Brien, Sr. of 1032 Stony Point Road, Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to John E. O'Brien, 1863 Mt. Union Rd., Dixon, IL 61021, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court 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 of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date 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.

By: John E. O'Brien Executor

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Judith E. Welbourne No. 15-P-127 Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Judith E. Welbourne. Letters of office were issued on November 3, 2015, to Christine L. Smith, 49 Meadows Court, Prophetstown, IL 61277, as Independent Executor whose attorney is Rod W. Copeland, 107 East Third Street, Phophetstown, Illinois 61277.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the clerk of court, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois, 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 18, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 12th day of November, 2015 Name Attorney for Address City Phone

Rod W. Copeland Independent Executor 107 East Third Street Prophetstown IL 61277 815-537-2201 Nov. 12, 19, 25, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES M. TILSY, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 79 CLAIM NOTICE

ESTATE OF MAKENZIE R. RUTHERFORD, Deceased.

15 P 29 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Frances M. Tilsy of Ashton, Lee County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to David A. Tilsy, Ashton, Lee County, Illinois, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court 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 of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date 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.

By: David A. Tilsy Independent Executor Gary R. Gehlbach Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX badger@egblc.com Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2015

Notice is hereby given of the death of MAKENZIE R. RUTHERFORD. Letters of Office were issued on the 1st day of September, 2015, to STEVEN R. RUTHERFORD, as Administrator, and whose attorneys are MERTES & MERTES, P.C., 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D, Sterling, IL 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the Personal Representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this notice or three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to Claimants and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney within ten (l0) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2015

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Air Cond./Heating

Genl. Contracting

Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

ASSOCIATED Services Enterprise, LLC

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FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

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Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

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Advanced Cleaners Maid/Janitorial Carpet

Fully Insured Free Estimates!

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

D & G House Cleaning & Prepping Service •Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly availability.

Home or Office •Move in or out, one time extensive deep cleaning.

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•One Time Special Occasion Cleaning We can work with you to achieve whatever it is you need!

Call for Free Estimate 815-718-1714 815-718-0054

Clock/Watch Repair CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

Dumpster Rental

Excavating Hauling •Tandem Dump Trucks •Skidsteers Guaranteed Low Rates 815-618-2717

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

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www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

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HANDYMAN/ GENERAL CONTRACTING Bathroom/Kitchen Rehabs, Complete Remodels, Drywall Painting, Flooring (tile, linoleum, wood, carpet) All types of home repairs.

Free Estimates Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428 LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Leaf clean up •House clean up •Large hauling (dirt, gravel, sand) •Gutters •Pressure washing •Snow Plowing •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Dale Collin Stump Grinding Call 815-564-7892 *Free Estimates*

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“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Roofing/Siding

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement Morris Handyman ** 30 Years Plus ** ** Experience ** -Kitchen & Bath Remodeling -Flooring, Siding, Sewer Roding 779-861-2509

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Winter is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel bath or kitchen!!

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Painting DAN'S HOME REPAIR Commercial Residential Interior & Exterior Painting Remodeling Gutter cleaning.

15 yrs. Experience Insured PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Furniture Repair Day's Furniture Repair Repairing recliners, chairs, sofas.

Repairing mechanisms , seat springs, re-gluing.

815-626-5136

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

815-677-7970

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

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PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

Residential Painting & 15 years experience •Painting Inside & Out •Power Washing •Decks (815)973-0858 shazta@msn.com

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Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Snowmobile Repair

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal

Snow Removal Snow Plowing Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

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TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners

Snowmobile Repair

Frank's Performance

Snowmobile & ATV Service Repair & Accessories Be Ready Before The Snow Flies!!

10576 Buell Rd. Rock Falls 815-622-9370

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The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

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NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

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Bright Beginnings Christian Daycare & Preschool is hiring Early Childhood Teachers.

Must have 60 credit hours with 6 in ECE. Bring resume and cover letter to: 1033 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon Or email: brightbeginnings@ live.com Established Daycare looking for caring Teachers.

Teachers must have at least 2yrs of college (or a min. of 60hrs in early childhood education). Competitive pay, paid holidays and personal time and opportunities for a bonus.

Send cover letter and resume to: morrisondc@ frontier.com or Morrison Community Daycare Center, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL 61270.

Questions call 815-772-3707

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NOW HIRING RN/LPN, CNA & ADON

We are looking for Experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation; holiday pay; medical; dental; vision; 401K; advancement opportunities; and much more!

For an immediate interview, apply in person or call Lynette at (815) 284-3393.

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Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

The Lee County Health Department seeks a full-time support staff for our busy front office. Must be a high school graduate or possess GED certificate.

Strong computer skills required.

Must be able to handle confidential patient information and work with the public by phone and in person in a compassionate manner.

Send resume' to: Administrator, 309 S. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 or contactus@lchd.com

Applications accepted through November 23.

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CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000 a year.

We offer 401K, Health Ins.,and home every night.

Must have 2 years experience.

800-892-9587 Full Time Job Position Avail. on Grain Farm.

Must hold a Class A CDL and have reliable transportation.

815-493-1179 Please leave message if unavailable HVP VENDING Hiring Full Time Route Driver Sales Person Qualifications/ Requirements •High School Diploma or GED •Able to pass physical/Drug Screen •Have excellent driving record Send Resume: HVP Vending P.O. Box 382 Morrison, IL 61270 Or Apply: HVP Vending 409 East Main St, Morrison, IL. 61270 815-772-4035

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Immediate opening, full time Parts person, motorcycle knowledge, computer skills, great attitude, outstanding work ethic.

Apply in person Workman Harley Davidson. 1903 1st Ave. Rock Falls Part Time Maintenance position available at multi-unit apartment community.

General electrical, plumbing and construction knowledge needed. Indoor and outdoor work required.

Must be a team player, have valid driver's license/ transportation and be able to pass a background check.

Email resume to: dixonriver11@aim. com or mail to 624 Marclare St. #12, Dixon, IL. Seasonal Fruit Packers Needed Apply in person Monday-Friday 9 am- 4 pm Blue Freedom 305 Cartwright Ave Ashton, IL SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED FROM: 11/30 - 12/20 Class A and/or B CDL & Medical Card Required Apply in Person M-F from 9am-4pm BLUE FREEDOM 305 Cartwright Ave Ashton, IL The Polo School District #222 announces the following vacancy: •Part-time Polo High School Secretary •Strong Tech Skills •Microsoft Suite Skills •Position will be available December 11, 2015 Apply by Nov. 30, 2015 on line @ http://polo222.or g/page156.html TO OUR

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Wanted Ebay Technician 815-625-5498

HOME HEALTH CARE 509 Looking for Caregiver position.

10+yrs. Experience.

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LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

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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))

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LARGE 2 DAY MILITARY AUCTION LIVE / ONLINE NOVEMBER 28TH & 29TH 614 N. Main St. Paris, IL Uniforms, flags, banners, insignia, medals, helmets, aviation items, MORE! 217-213-7010 www.hallsauction co.com

SPECIAL SALES 620 Sat. Sun. Mon. Nov. 21, 22, & 23 9am-6pm 607 8th Ave. Sterling Holiday/Shabby Chic/ Primitive/ Antique/ MovingTag Sale/Open House!

Owner: Cindy Smith This house is brimming with 2 floors of staged/ themed/ home décor. A sale not to miss for the decorator/collector/dealer/ all items are inside home, both floors are full!

Home is sold, all must go! This is a cash only sale!

Sale assisted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021 100 pics. & info. on estatesales.net

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Sat. Sun. Mon. Nov. 21, 22, & 23 9am-6pm 607 8th Ave. Holiday/Shabby Chic/ Primitive/ Antique/ MovingTag Sale/Open House Owner: Cindy Smith This house is brimming with 2 floors of staged/ themed/ home décor. A sale not to miss for the decorator/collector/. Home is sold, all must go! This is a cash only sale!

Sale assisted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021 100 pics. & info. on estatesales.net

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 50's Dining Set, hutch & table w/ 6 chairs. $450 Secretary $150 309-838-4779 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

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GE 16 CU Ft. Freezer. $60 815-535-9176 Magic Chef gas stove, self-cleaning oven, $150 815-440-8831 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

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Booth kitchen table with bench.

Good cond. $100 815-677-5212

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Brand new blue recliner/lift chair, never used! $500 firm Serious inquiries only, 779245-1174.

Large pine entertainment center.

72”x50”x24”. $75 815-535-9176 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Upholstered arm chair, bold print, exc. cond. $90.

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Magnetic Recumbent Bike. Electronic like new! $195. 815-380-5025 Stop OVERPAYING for Your Prescriptions!

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

Inogen portable oxygen concentrator, 15-200 Inogen One G2 system, 2 batteries, ac & dc power cords.

Backpack & cart.

Like new. $3800 new/asking $2500.

815-772-3413 Medical/Hospital bed $100 815-2886200

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Cat & Kitten, Gorgeous Tuxedo colors; F spayed 2yr. & M 5mo.

Momma & baby very sweet, need loving indoor home together.

815-535-7061 Female cat needs a warm loving indoor home. Great cat, also loves the outdoors. She is spayed and has her shots. Around 1 year old, tortoiseshell in color.

815-535-3723 German Shorthair Pointer puppies AKC, shots & Vet check. $600/ea.

815-499-1793.

Golden Doodles Ready now.

Apricot. $700-$800.

563-212-7307 PLEASE HELP rescue our cats and kittens!

Need a good indoor home!

815-590-7625 Teacup Morki puppies, $600/ea.

3Yr old French Bull dog, male. $1,000.

815-213-0239.

Wanted: Tea Cup size F Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

SNOWBLOWERS

782

Sunbeam 18” Electric Snowblower, lightweight steel construction., looks & runs great! $99 815-499-3200

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Snow Plow blade for a 1998 Chevy C1500 truck.

815-441-4659 Want to buy roll top desk. Call 815441-4659.

NEW TODAY Wanted: Blue Willow Dishes Please call 815-625-0181

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 145 Movies/ DVD's $20.

815-631-6359 4 drawer filing cabinet. $45 815-535-9176 4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 Beautiful 6.5' Christmas tree. $25 & White 3' tree. $10. Call 815-288-6814 Craftsman 10” tablesaw on workbench. $150.

Chicago Tool drill press. 16 sp. $175.

Craftman rotary tool bench w/ Chicago tool grinder. Indust. grade. $200.

8 ¼ Miter saw.$50.

Milwaukee heavy sawzall. $60.

Rotozip 50, scuba gear, regulator, boots, gloves, goggles, flippers, weighs, in carry bag. $100.

Knight scent master. $40.

10 Gallon Dura coat sealant. $30.

Call 815-284-7903 Fire place insert with flaming log & heater. $75 815-626-0892 For Sale: Suzuki GS 850 motorcycle, doesn't run; various Suzuki motor parts & manual; various auto parts; Johnson shop saw; Milwaukee chop saw; Central Machinery parts washer; ¼ electric motors; Sears Craftsman reciprocating saw; small tool chest; DeVil Biss 100 gal. shop compressor. *779861-3836 or 815213-0397

NEW TODAY Inversion table $40. Golds Gym treadmill $125.

815-625-1293 Large Rectangle Mirror 30”x40” $20. 815-535-9176 Large selection of Christmas ornaments & misc. All in good cond. Call 815-288-6814 Longaberger soup tureen- 4pc., ivory. $55. 815-973-4698 or 973-4697 NEW 72” Asteria Whirlpool bath tub.

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Solid wood anbuffet, tique stripped, not finished $100 obo 815-973-3455 Sport Craft 8” Laser Hockey Table w/ table tennis. $250.815-535-9176 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, washer, table & recliners, chairs, sofa, dresser, BR set, freezer, refrig.

815-718-4385.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Used Salon Equipment For Sale: (avail. Jan. 1) 4 hydraulic chairs, 4 standing mats, 1 porcelain shampoo bowl, 4 mirrors, 4 oak shelves, 4 solid oak storage cabinets w/ shelves & drawer, pedicure chair (needs new motor), washer/ dryer, reception chairs, retail shelves, 2 blow drying units, reception desk.

Call 815-946-2939.

Weber Gas Stainless Steel Grill w/ accessories. Made in the USA. $299 815-631-6359

HAY & STRAW

825

Round bales alfalfa & grass mixed $40/ea. Grass hay, small square bales, $3/ea. Alfalfa sm. sq. bales $3.50/ea.

815-946-2568.

AUTOMOBILES

905

2002 Toyota Camry, clean, no rust, power everything, high miles, $3500 815-625-6629 2003 Toyota Corolla CE, less than 43K mi. $6300/ obo. Can be seen on the corner of Lynn Blvd. & 12th Ave. in Sterling.

815-213-1227.

AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

905

AUTOMOBILES

905

creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

NEW REAL DEAL FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review, Prairie Advocate, and saukvalley.com all for only $42!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

Offer expires 12/31/15 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

2006 Chrysler 300C AWD, 5.7 hemi, loaded, 130K mi., $10,900 815441-7500 2007 Toyota Camry, silver, 17K mi.

Reduced $11,500.

Call Jeff 815-6317610.

2011 Chevy Malibu LT, beige. $9,900 Blue Book $11,000 84K mi. Transferable title & warranty, theft & weather protection, new tires. Southern carexc. cond. Fully loaded. 309-3739954.

94 Buick Century Front end has damage, possible fix or for parts 160k mi. Many new parts. $625 815-289-6890

B11

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905

Bob Endress Auto S&S

13571 Lincoln Rd. (Rte 30 West) Morrison, Illinois

815-772-3215

USED AUTOS 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab, 4x4 Big Savings!!!

2014 Ford Mustang Convertible

625-3600 or 284-2222

911

2001 Chrysler Town & Country LIMITED 200k. mi.

All options. Must sell! Best offer.

Call 815-772-2694 2001 Dodge Ram B1500, runs great, very clean, $74k actual mi., $4,200 815-535-4011

2007 Chrylser Town & Country Touring, 122K mi., well-equipped, $3000 firm 815-625-0355

4X4S

Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO. 1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

1992 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

1991 Jaguar

Local company is looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to fulfill its environmental and safety needs and responsibilities. This person will plan, establish, implement and maintain a variety of occupational health, safety and environmental programs. They will also develop educational and training materials for employees.

http://endress autosales. webs.com/ Business Hours: Monday 8 to 8, Tues.-Fri. 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 3

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

S.U.V.S

909

2000 Suburban 5.3 runs good, new brakes & rear end Call $2200/obo.

214-551-3405

Customers 70

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1 st and 2 nd shift.

• • • • • •

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, 6 cyl., 4dr. Tow pkg. or 815-631-6350 815-631-5495.

4x4

Like New, 68,000 Miles

Route 75

Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

1997 GMC ¾ ton extended cab 4x4, V8 motor, good work truck, $2500 815-441-7500

2006 Buick Lucerne CXL, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer

Streets 6th -11thAve., Greenridge, 19th St.

1995 Ford F150 ext. cab w/Meyers plow. 146Kmi.-11K on engine. $4500 815-535-3531.

• Assemblers • Machine Operators • Parts Cleaners • Robot Weld Operators

Low Miles

Towns STERLING

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS

912

Full-Time 2nd Full-Time 2nd Shift Shift Positions Positions

Send Invoice to:

Tri-County Opportunities Council Early Head Start/Head Start Program P.O. Box 610 Rock Falls, IL 61071

VANS

NEW TODAY

SOLD

Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Dixon 30hrs./wk., school-year; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE.

For information and application contact Tri-County Opportunities Council at 815/625-7830 or visit our website at www.tcohelps.org T.C.O.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a United Way Partner.

2005 Nissan 4wd truck, $6,000 815499-7060

911

2006 Pon PPontiac tiac Torrent Tor rrent

Position Openings

Infant Toddler Teacher: Sterling 40 hrs.,/ wk,. full year. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.

1995 Ford Ranger 93k. mi. Runs & drives great! $3,500 obo.

815-441-6483

VANS

NOW HIRING

Tri-County Opportunities Council

Pre-K Teacher: Rochelle/Sterling 40 hrs./wk.; school year.

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related degree with a minimum of 21 credit hours in ECE.

910

2008 Buick Enclave

Sharp 1-Owner

Call

TRUCKS

Sauk Valley Media • B11

This position will require three to five years of combined education and work experience in the safety and environmental fields.

Leadership and excellent communication skills are required for this full-time position.

The company offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

Please send replies to: Box #1310, C/O Sauk Valley Classifieds P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081

F u l l - Ti m e Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday Group Insurance Benefits Va c a t i o n B e n e f i t s Attendance Incentives Retirement Benefits

APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc.com PNC, INC. 11 7 E . M A S O N S T R E E T POLO, IL 61064

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

EOE

Full-Time Opening For Circulation Sales/Customer Service Representative Sauk Valley Media has a full-time opening for a circulation sales/customer service representative. We are looking for a self-starting, energetic individual to handle a multitude of tasks including: servicing existing customers, sell newspaper subscriptions, sales of special promotions and individual special assignments. As part of this process, the ideal person would be able to make persuasive presentations and secure a commitment. This position is part of a dynamic, specialized team focused on delivering results. The primary focus of this position is sales. To be considered for this position you will possess excellent relationship-building skills, a positive team-driven attitude, and a desire to surpass goals. You should be a consummate professional, with a strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Sauk Valley Media offers an Extensive Benefit Package. Must maintain a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable motor vehicle record. For more information or to submit your resume, please contact: Sheryl Gulbranson Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 E-mail: sgulbranson@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment

drug screen and background check is required. This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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EXCLUSIVE 2-Year/24,000-Mile Y /24 000 Mil CPO Scheduled S h d l d Maintenance M i t Plan Pl

TWO WARRANTIES WITH $0 DEDUCTIBLE • Bumper-to-bumper limited warranty – 12 mos/12,000 miles • Powertrain Limited Warranty - 5 year/100,000 Miles *All Certified Pre-Owned specials/warranties are manufacturer incentives. See dealer for details.

2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited LS Price:

1.9

%

APR CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED FINANCING SPECIAL! 24 MOS. SCHEDULE FREE MAINTENANCE!

13,988

$199 PER MO.

Price:

15,488

$226 PER MO.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT Stk#P1078

Price:

20,588

$

$299 PER MO.

$

14,588

Price:

2015 Chevrolet Cruze LT

2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Stk#P1093

Price:

Stk#P1039

15,988

$

Price:

$233 PER MO.

17,988

$

$263 PER MO.

2015 Chevrolet Traverse LT AWD

2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT 4x4

Stk#P1094

Price:

14,688

$

$214 PER MO.

$212 PER MO.

Stk#P1037

Price:

Stk#P1012

Stk#P1105

2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT

$

2014 Chevrolet Impala

2014 Chevrolet Captiva LT

Stk#P1066

$

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED SPECIALS ONLY OFFERED FROM A FRANCHISE DEALER!

Stk#P1106

27,988

$

Price:

$425 PER MO.

29,988

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$455 PER MO.

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(815) 625-2700

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SALES HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am -6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm

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All offers plus tax, title, license, & doc fee. To qualified buyers. 0% APR for 72 Mos based on $13.88 per $1,000 financed. In lieu of rebate on select models. Savings from MSRP. Savings from MSRP may not be the actual price at which the vehicle is sold in the trade area.1.9% financing is a manufacturer offer. Used payments based on 2.99% for 75 months. 1.9% APR Financing Special available for 36 month payments only. Dealer will not honor pricing errors in this advertisement. No prior sales. Offers expire 3 days from pub.

B12

B12 • Sauk Valley Media

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PARTS & ACC.

TRAILERS/RVS

925

1 pair heavy duty Rhino Drive on car ramps E.C. $35 815-652-5188

MOTORCYCLES

Quality Vehicles

1707 East 4th St., Sterling

815-625-9600

BEST BUYS!

13 BUICK VERANO PREMIUM

935

2013 FXDB Harley Davidson, red, low miles $11,000.

815-973-3944

A.T.V.S

936

2012 Arctic Cat 700 iGT, advantage timber. Front winch, new battery & power steering.

Exc. Cond. $5,500 815-622-1868

BOATS/MOTORS

940

14ft. Flat bottom boat, wide, w/trailer. Fish finder, foot trolling controls, motor, pedestal seats. $800/obo.

815-590-6390.

Any Where

945

14 ft. Utility trailer. $500. See @ 1113 9th Ave. by Alley in RF. 815-626-3819

AUTOS WANTED

960

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100’s of misc. toys cap gun & holster sets, odd holsters & cap guns, riflemans (L McCane)

$

13,987*

13 INFINITI G37X

All Wheel Drive, Diamond White, Loaded

$

24,987*

07 DODGE RAM SLT 1500 SHORT BOX 4X4

CELEBRITY CIPHER

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Toys - Antiques - Collectibles Auction City Sales Building 2505 W. 4th St., Dixon, IL Saturday, November 21, 2015 9:30 A.M

Only 20,200 Miles, Like New Inside and Out

Thursday, November 19, 2015

rifle, Hoppy G. Autry, Rogers, Wyatt Earp cap guns, some nice Fisher Price toys, many great board games - 1950-70era Wyatt earp, Gun smoke , Have gun will travel, Gene Autry, Plus

others, Red Ryder Corral, Marble game, chein tin drum, Love Love Beatle (baty oper) car (in box), Josie (baty oper) walking cow, U-Drive it tin childs toy (in box), Lg. Tonka toy Aerial

Sand Loader toy, Lg. Marlin Fleet-line speedboat #551 in box w/ baty operated 33 H.P. mini Scott Atwater out board, 1950’s Tin Gibb’s tin gas station, w/ pump 1934 Dick Tracy book,

Peggy Jane Lg. tin sail boat , “marx” Fort Apache stockage game w/ Ind’s & soilders Roy Rogers double R. Tin Bldgs. Jungle shooting marble game, 5m Alum. #1800 open trailer,

Superior Star Childs printing press in box, appox. 100 old adv. yard sticks, Lg. model toy (orange) road grader, Farm items still in original boxes Gleaner R-62 combine, Int. 5488 tractor, 1586 tractor, model car kits 49 merc, 58 chev. Inter. 1456 tractor, Buddy-L trucks, Gehl #4610 Ski-Loader, Nice 1956/57 Lionel Train set #646 Engine all original w/ transformer & track (nice), lots of small metal cars, Lg. “model toy” earth mover, Tonka bull-dozer, Wyan Dotte Auto Transporter structo stake truck, Structo telephone Co. truck toy (boys) rifles, 26” Bakelite racing hydroplane in box, Hollywood toy T.V. in box, early paper items, Nutty Mad Indian

(baty oper) in box, neat ranch phone 39R2 Gong Bell Co. Misc. Collectibles -- 1934 Worlds Fair Cane, 15-20 oldAm trans. radios, wooden adv. ammo, boxes, 1893 RR book, CokeAlum.

6 pk container, view master & disc, Red Wing pottery feeder, Ash tray & crock, collection of retro banks tin & C.I. Aunt Jemima, Ohio Oil Co., Light Brown church Atlas, Baty Adv. Red Circle coffee, Conoco gas, Dodge Auto, Sinclair, Worlds Fair 33/34, banks, etc. 1940 Dixon City Directory, old poker chips, lots of littles, Police pins, cracker jack bus tokens, whistles, 1933 mini Popeye comics, set of Dixon Petunia Pins, year 1 - year 45, Arcade Christmas tree

stand, Rare Sioux Indian beaded knife sheath, lots of old cameras and projectors, 1070’s Coca Cola radio & cassette player, bronze Indian book ends, very neat Lg. oval picture frame with display of toy badges - G-man, Sheriff, Marshall Hoppy C. etc. Approx. 30, disc. era strang’s wonder glo-ball roatating colored balls, 1946 unused (mint) gambiling punch board w/ 32 1946 -D (UNC) pennies included on board, cheese boxes, 1944 Esquire “Varga” complete Calendar 3 retro Archer oil cans (full) old stock. Lots of old misc. pop bottles - old oak wall (crank)

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You’ll be criticized if you are shortsighted regarding what you can handle.

You’ll fall behind if you are too ambitious and try to take on the impossible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Speak up and see what others have to say. Talks will lead to insightful suggestions and the promise of the support you need to reach your goals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A unique concept, philosophy or service will attract your attention. Consider ways to utilize your skill set with what you’ve discovered in order to allow a satisfying career to unfold.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- A settlement, repayment, gift or inheritance is heading your way. Have a plan ready to put any extra cash you receive into a practical long-term investment.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Life is full of surprises. You will be given some interesting opportunities that will enable you to choose a direction that could bring long-lasting stability and financial improvements.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don’t be fooled by someone looking for a handout. A sob story is meant to make you feel bad. Protect your assets and keep in mind that charity begins at home.

endeavor are highlighted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will have plenty of insight into ways to overcome any obstacles you face. Live within your means in order to ease stress and be able to take on new possibilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -You are in dire need of a change.

Update your image or join a club or group that offers opportunities to meet experienced people who can help you advance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll face complaints if you don’t live up to a promise.

Take care of responsibilities so that you can move on to more enjoyable pastimes. Romance is in the stars.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can expand your interests and knowledge if you research or travel to different philosophies or destinations. Talks will lead to a positive change in how or where you live.

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telephone, old wooden medicine cabinet, mission oak styled sec. bookcase, fancy 3 dr. oak commode w/ splash back, oak parlor table, childs rocker, 1874 counter-top, bal. scale, Black Farm/Pfisher Corn Adv. poster, Pabst light-up beer sign, pop crates, bmass blade elec. fan,

Regular Cab, Only 66,000 Miles, Very Clean, Hard to Find

$

14,987*

08 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC

counter-top oak showcase, curved glass.

GREAT PICS -- SIGNED 1) L. Prang Original 16x23 Siege of Vicksburg Dated 1888, Civil War Picture 2) “Battle of Shiloh” Battle Scene - 1888 Signed L. Prang 3) “1862 Battle of Fort Donelson” battle scene 4) Lg. picture of Civil War. Soldier with bayonet. 1955/56 Plymouth service manual, White castle adv. cooler, Set of 16” C.I. Victorian candle holders, Parker 63 1/2 bench vise, Adv. pc’s nice nest of pyrex (4) bowls, star 1800 tobaccco cutter, Lg. hand sewn U.S. flag, Early Pulser machine (painrelief gaget) in box w/ papers 1800’s, 29” tallbrass candle holder, Rare 25th loc motive RR bell of steam engine - second bronze RR Lg. bell - 2.5 salesman sample foodgrinders one stamped Baby Earl Dr. tool Geophome, 1950’s bow & arrows, organ stool, RARE Gibson 12 string guitar stamped 559455 w/ case, jewelry’s Flexo crystal kit, Strowbedker road racing game ( in box), Longaberger baskets, - John Deere G.D. items.

RARE -- 1928 Ronald Regan Senior Year, Year Book Plus 1927 & 1926

D.H.S Year Books. ALL IN GOOD SHAPE -- lots of pres. pics & articles.

Retro Coca Cola pop machine looks and works great w/ key Cavalier C-102, D.H.S. year books, 1914, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25 & 1929, Lots of 1965 Barbie & Ken dolls & suitcase & clothes. Lg. Indian Biest by V. Kendrick dated 1972, old oil cans. Light up Kemper Ins. sign, 2 old Michigan Radio

$

Low MIles, Local Trade

11,487*

10 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS

Corp. pc’s stage control & wave length/tickler turner, Sterling H.S. yr. books 1927, 31, 32, 33, and 1936. 45 cal shoulder holster stamped U.S., box full of

(approx. 20) Pathex Motion pic film, box of old keys, Lg. Custers last fight pic 7th Calvry dated 1890. Sunny Brook Cowboy & horse Adv. pc. FIREARMS; Mossberg 410, (3 shot) shot gun, Mossberg .22 rifle, Winchester 12 ga. pump shotgun model 25, Winchester 12ga 1300 pump shotgun, (like

new), 12ga. double barrel, single .22 rifles, 16 ga. single shot gun, 3 Lg., steel leg traps, shot gun & .22 shells hunting vest & coat.

Viewing -- Friday, November 20 10:00A.M. - 4 P.M. Food Stand

Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Lee Hollingsworth & Curt Schaefer Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

Amp le Seati ng

All Wheel Drive, Low Miles, One Owner, Extra Clean

$

13,987*

15 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

Navigation, Leather, Heated Seats, Remote Start, Rugged Trail package, Only 1,300 Miles

$AVE!

www.majeskimotors.com Mon.-Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Dealer not liable for errors.

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