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City cuts costs, names city clerk Finance department office manager, others will take on extra duties as part of restructure BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers
DIXON – In a restructuring that will save the city about $70,000 a year, the City Council will give its finance department office manager the title of city
clerk, and the bulk of the work. Becky Fredericks, also one of two employees handling human resources duties, will retain most of her key finance duties, and all of her HR duties, Mayor Liandro Arellano Jr. said in a news release Tuesday night. The extra work will come with a $5,000
stipend, bringing Fredericks’ salary to just less than $60,000 a year. Some managerial duties will go back to Finance Director Paula Meyer, and other administrative functions formerly handled by retiring City Clerk Kathe Swanson will be spread throughout the administrative staff, he said.
Fredericks was hired as an accounting technician in December 2012, in the wake of the massive Rita Crundwell theft as the city took steps to create a finance department to provide more checks and balances when managing its budget. CITY CLERK continued on A54
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STERLING – A bright future seems to be in the forecast for a Sterling native working his first meteorology gig at a TV station in Rockford. Weather has piqued his interest since middle school, Andrew Stutzke said. “I’ve always been fascinated by weather, whether it be thunderstorms or winter storms,” he said. “I’ve always wondered how it works. ... Anytime we had a storm in general I was like, ‘Wow, I wonder what causes all of that to occur.’” Stutzke’s first day with WIFR in Rockford was Sept. 8. It took a lot of hard work for the 30-year-old Sterling High grad to achieve his meteorological dream. “It’s been an interesting journey to get to where I’m at, just because I’ve been in school for so long.” He worked full time at Staples in Sterling while taking classes part-time at Sauk Valley Community College. After earning his associate’s in science, he dropped down to parttime work so he could take classes full time at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. “It also took me awhile to get my bachelor’s, because the math is so grueling and math has not been my strong point in school at all,” he said. “There were many times, and nights, where I struggled with that kind of work and I thought, ‘Is it really worth it?’” Encouragement from family and friends helped to keep him motivated. One of those friends who not only encouraged Stutzke, but also contributed to his weather enthusiasm, is Kyle Morgan, 20. The two met through their church.
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Head Start teacher Dana Bass, 25, of Polo, works with Kole Kiro, 3, at Wallace School in Sterling. Bass attended Head Start for a year when she was 3, and credits it with helping her to get ready for kindergarten in many areas – including socialization.
Head Start’s first community showcase will give people a chance to see how program gets kids headed in the right direction BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM
STERLING – Want to know where Head Start can help kids get? You need look no further than Wallace School, one of the program’s sites. That’s where two former Head Starters, Aeriel Williams, 25, of Rock Falls, and Dana Bass, 26, of Polo, now teach. They both took advantage of Head Start for a year a little more than 2 decades ago.
“I value everything that Head Start stands for: helping lowincome families give their children education that they otherwise couldn’t have,” said Williams, a teacher’s assistant for children 6 weeks to 3 years. Before that, she spent the past 2 years in the 3 to 5 classroom. She was the only one of five siblings to attend Head Start, and credits it for helping her read by the time she reached kindergarten. HEAD START continued on A24
Community showcase Head Start will host a community showcase from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at Grandon Civic Center in downtown Sterling. Head Start representatives, including teachers who used the program when they were younger, and families who have succeeded thanks to its offerings, will be on hand. Vendors are invited to get involved. Call Amber Scavenger or April Wilkinson at 815-669-5904, ext. 113, to sign up, or for more information about Head Start.
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Andrew Stutzke of Sterling has been a weather reporter for WIFR for a few weeks now. “I have some history with 23; I watched it growing up as a kid, so how cool would it be to actually work there,” he said.
First generation of turbines will make way for more efficient models BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers
DIXON – County Zoning Board members decided Tuesday that they are fans of the Mendota Hills Wind Farm project. The board unanimously approved a recommendation in favor of the wind farm decommis-
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sioning its 63 turbines and replacing them with 27 to 34 upgraded models. “I think it will be a good addition to the county as far as new construction and temporary jobs, and it’s a first-of-its-kind project,” Zoning Board Chairman Bruce Forster said. The decision came after about 10 hours of testimony, public com-
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“Before my mom got married to my stepdad, it was hard for her being a single mom with three kids,� she said. “It’s pretty amazing that now I get to show them all things are possible, and that dreams are possible if you work hard and dream a little.� Expect similar, heartstringtugging testimonials Oct. 10, when the program for financially strapped families hosts its first community showcase, highlighting success stories involving its former and current families. Bass is in her first year teaching in a 3 to 5 classroom after graduating from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in early childhood education. She first attended Sauk Valley Community College, which is also where Williams got her associate’s degree. Both Bass and Williams relish giving kids a head start in areas such as colors, letters and numbers. In just a couple of months on the job, though, the area Bass has seen the biggest strides in is socialization. She admits she took that development
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Head Start teacher’s assistant Aeriel Williams works with four toddlers in her room at Wallace School in Sterling. Williams attended Head Start for a year at age 4, and said it helped her read by the time she was in kindergarten.
Online extra Click on this story at saukvalley.com to watch video of Aeriel Williams interacting with her Head Start kiddos at Wallace School. for granted until she got into teaching. It made her think about growing up in Polo and how she needed to learn to play well with others. “We’d seen each other – Polo’s a small community – but we didn’t necessarily know how to play with each other,� Bass said. “I took it for granted
... until I became a teacher and started working with those children who’d never been out of their home before. “If you have never been anywhere but at home, you need that social interaction.� So far, the local fire and police departments, as well as state Rep. Mike Smiddy,
D-Hillsdale, have committed to being at the community showcase, and administration hopes more agencies, groups and businesses will sign up. April Wilkinson, another teacher’s assistant, said the spirit of the event is for community entities to promote each other, maybe even collaborate. That said, Head Start also is hoping for some food vendors to join the celebration. Everything’s better with a taco, a slice of pizza, or a scone. Speaking of food, did you know half-day Head Start kids get lunch before they go home? “Parents don’t have to wonder, ‘Are they being taken care of? Do I have to feed them lunch when they get home?’� Bass said. It’s all-too-often-littleknown facts like that one that she’s excited to share. “I’m excited for the community to be able to show what they do to help Head Start, and how we can help our Head Start families within the community,� Bass said. “Sometimes on home visits, we talk to the parents, and they don’t realize what all we do. “Just them knowing what we’re able to offer is huge.�
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POLICE Sterling Police
Boy, 14, of Rock Falls; 5:52 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of Sixth Avenue; criminal trespass to a vehicle; taken to Mary Davis Detention Home.
Rock Falls Police
James R. Whaley, 27, of Sterling; 11:30 p.m. Sunday at First Avenue and Second Street; disobeying a traffic control device; given notice to appear in court. Sharon A. Harms, 19, of Palatine; 4:25 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of East Fourth Street; improper backing; given notice to appear in court. Jeffrey T. Fenton, 41, of Rock Falls; 10:57 p.m. Monday at First Avenue and 14th Street; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court. Lucas K. Kollar, 35, of Rock Falls; 4:57 p.m. Monday at First Avenue and Second Street; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given notice to appear in court.
Leather R. Lewis, 20, of Rock Falls; 9:24 p.m. Monday at First and Dixon avenues; disobeying a traffic control device; given notice to appear in court. Jameson D. Fitzgerald, 20, of Rock Falls; 3:41 a.m. Tuesday at Second Avenue and Third Street; disobeying a traffic control device, speeding, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Whiteside County Jail.
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Brandon Ervin, 26, of Dixon; 11:15 a.m. Monday in the 1900 block of Lowell Park Road; no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle; Ogle County warrant – failure to appear; posted bond.
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Jeremy Messenger, 36, of Oregon; 11:20 p.m. Sunday on North Indian Heights Drive; domestic battery, disorderly conduct; taken to Ogle County Jail. Kelsey Milliman, 19, of Oregon; 12:44 a.m. Sunday in the 5000 block of West Pines Road; zero tolerance, unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor; improper lane usage, possession of drug paraphernalia; issued citations and taken to Ogle County Jail. Stephen J. Krauser, 59, of Belvidere; 12:17 a.m. Sunday at state Route 251 and Holcomb Road; driving under the influence; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.
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The local Head Start program, run by the Tri-County Opportunities Council, serves nearly 600 children and their families in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties. The child and family development program for low-income or disabled preschoolers and their families has center-based care on a part-day/part-year basis, extended-day/part-year basis, and full-day/full-year basis, as well as home-based services. Call Rachael DeSpain, 800323-5434, for more information. Go to shawurl.com/2enj to find out more about Head Start, or search for Tri-County Opportunities Council Head Start on Facebook.
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Duane Pinkston, 35, of Leaf River; 1:10 a.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of state Route 72 West; driving under the influence of alcohol; improper lane usage, operating an uninsured vehicle; issued citations and taken to Ogle County Jail. Shannon D. Helton, 30, of Elgin; Friday; warrant – outstanding petition to revoke; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court. Antwon M. Woodson, 23, of Polo; 8:53 a.m. Thursday in the 5000 block of South Freeport Road; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail. Richard Lonkert, 48, of Grand Detour; 5:53 p.m. Thursday in the 5000 block of state Route 2 South; driving while license revoked; taken to Ogle County Jail. Steven Williams, 25, of Morrison; Thursday; Ogle County warrant – driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and given
notice to appear in court. Angela Wickland, 30, of Oregon; Thursday; Ogle County warrant – expired registration; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Christopher Whittington, 27, of Toledo, Ohio; Thursday; Ogle County warrant – failure to appear; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court. Lisa Kopplin, 47, of Rochelle; Thursday; Ogle County warrant – obstructing; posted bond and given notice to appear in court. Carl Geier, 46, of Sabula; Thursday; Ogle County warrant – driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.
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LEFT: Students line up for lunch outside Sterling High School on Tuesday during the school’s food truck day. Students could enjoy a taste of fall and a taste of local food during their lunch hour. Brito’s Grill, Candlelight Inn, and Al & Leda’s pulled in to the school for the feast. RIGHT: Sterling junior Tim O’Bryan buys a slice of pizza and a pop from Al & Leda’s.
LEFT: Sterling High School students pick up some Chicken George from the Candlelight table Tuesday. RIGHT: SHS senior Olloman Dalipi gets his lunch from the Brito’s Grill food truck.
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The recommendation will be presented Oct. 18 to the Lee County Board, which can choose to accept the proposal, deny it, approve parts of it, or send it back to the Zoning Board. They tried to account for possible objections to the project, for example by providing a condition that the wind farm reach an agreement with Bresson Airport in Compton before constructing three turbines that could interfere with aircraft traffic, Forster said. Board member Craig Buhrow said the condi-
The state’s first wind farm, Mendota Hills has paid about $5.5 million in property taxes since 2003, and the project could generate $550,000 more after the rebuild. If the County Board gives its blessing, construction could begin in May or June with the turbines becoming operational in October 2017. Mendota Hills, owned by Dallas-based Leeward Renewable Energy, is looking to improve the efficiency of the wind farm, which has operated on a deficit for at least 4 years. Its 13-year-old towers could be salvaged and sold rather than being
Next meeting The Zoning Board’s recommendation will be presented to the Lee County Board at 9 a.m. Oct. 18 in the third-floor board room at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. Galena Ave. Go to leecountyil.com for an agenda or more information. tion shouldn’t present a problem since the turbines are slated for the northwestern corner of the wind farm and could be moved, or removed. “I don’t think they’re necessarily vital to the project moving forward,” he said.
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OBITUARIES Marjorie M. Rhoads
Charles R. ‘Cork’ Walgreen III 1935 – 2016 LAKE FOREST – Charles R. “Cork” Walgreen III, 80, of Lake Forest, former president, CEO, chairman of the board, and chairman emeritus of the iconic U.S.based drugstore chain Walgreen Co., died Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at his home in Lake Forest. He was 80 years old, and the grandson of Charles R. Walgreen Sr., who founded the 115-year-old pharmacy retailer. Born Nov. 11, 1935, in Chicago, he was the son of Mary Ann Leslie and Charles R. Walgreen Jr., who himself succeeded the company’s founder as president of Walgreens. Walgreen III had an early start on his remarkable 58-year Walgreens career, starting in 1952 as a stock boy after school and on vacations. He later entered the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from which he earned his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy in 1958. He held numerous operations positions at the company before being named president and CEO in 1971. After his father, Walgreen Jr., retired from the company’s board in 1976, Walgreen III was named chairman and CEO. Walgreen III served as Walgreens CEO until his retirement in January 1998. He remained chairman until August 1999, then retired from the board as chairman emeritus in 2010. In addition to his Walgreens responsibilities, Walgreen III served a number of industry, civic, and professional organizations, including as a director and past chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, a director of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and Junior Achievement of Chicago, and a member of the American Pharmaceutical Association. An avid sailing enthusiast and golfer, he was a member of Sailfish Point Club in Stuart, Florida, Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club in New Durham, New Hampshire, and the Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park. In 2004, he donated $2 million to his alma mater, the University of Michigan College of
Pharmacy, to establish a professorship focusing on researching the socio-economics of health care policies, regulations, and ethics. Walgreen III is credited with significant strategic changes that powered Walgreen Co.’s growth for decades to come. In 1969, shortly after he became president, he determined that it was time to get back to Walgreens’ core business: pharmacy. With that, he initiated a turnaround for the company that was deemed by many to be unprecedented. When he retired as CEO in January 1998, the company had enjoyed 23 consecutive years of record sales and earnings growth under his leadership. Walgreen III was hailed as an unrivaled industry leader who advocated the high value of his company’s team members. He reflected his grandfather’s hiring advice by selecting a strong management team. Unassuming but focused on business results, he shunned personal publicity, crediting instead his management team and employees with the company’s successes. Walgreen III is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 40 years, Kathleen; six sons, Charles Richard (Catherine) Walgreen, Kevin (Nadia) Walgreen, Leslie Ray Walgreen, Chris Patrick (Maggie) Walgreen, Tad Alexander Walgreen, and Carl (Gigi) Allen Jr.; two daughters, Brooke Julia Walgreen and Jorie Allen (Colin) Grassie; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He also is survived by his sister, Leslie Ann Walgreen Pratt; brother, James Alan Walgreen; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. Walgreen Jr. and Mary Ann Leslie Walgreen; and his son, Tad Alexander Walgreen Sr. Services previously were held. Memorials may be directed to the Radiation Oncology Fund at Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Medical Center Office of Development, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153.
Elizabeth L. ‘Betty’ Andrews SAVANNA – Elizabeth L. “Betty” Andrews, 87, of Delphi, Indiana, formerly of Savanna, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Delphi. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.
John E. Miller Jr. MORRISON – John E. Miller Jr., 72, of Morrison, formerly of Mount Carroll, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.
Carl E. Potter HANOVER – Carl Edward Potter, 86, of Hanover, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at Elizabeth Nursing Home. Law Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.
John P. Sipe SAVANNA – John Philip Sipe, 59, of Savanna, died suddenly Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at his home. Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.
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FENTON – Marjorie Mae Rhoads, 101, of Fenton, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, Iowa. Marjorie was born June 2, 1915, in Aurora, to Edwin D. and Mary (Engelkens) Glazier. Then at the age of 3, she and her family moved to the family farm north of Fenton, where she spent her childhood. She was educated at Bunker Hill Grade School in rural Morrison, and attended Morrison High School. On Dec. 24, 1936, she married Kenneth W. Jensen in Wyoming, Illinois. After their marriage, they farmed in several areas in the Fenton and Morrison area. He died Nov. 27, 1955. She married Roger E. Rhoads on Dec. 12, 1961, in Morrison. Marjorie was employed at General Electric Co., Paddock Cleaners, and Volckman Furniture in Morrison. Later, she was employed with Deluxe and Potter’s Cleaners in Dixon. Marjorie was a lifelong member of Fenton United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She, along with her husband Roger, enjoyed traveling from coast to coast and adding to her doll collection. She also enjoyed her flower garden and making quilts. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Survivors include her
husband, Roger; one daughter, Judith (Bill) Schaller of Fenton; two sons, Larry (Beverly) Jensen of Morrison and Don (Julie) Jensen of Fulton; seven grandchildren, Mary (Brian) Oostenryk, Randy (Rita Kaufman) Schaller, Cathy (Dan) Hawkins, Dawn (Darin) Housenga, Chris (Dawn Hinrichs) Jensen, Donna (Dan) Rus, and Ashley Walters; 13 great-grandchildren, Brian Oostenryk, Meredith Oostenryk, Mitchell Schaller, Jordan Schaller, Caitlyn Hawkins, Nathan Hawkins, Seth House, Jennifer Jensen, Justin Jensen, Jessica Jensen, Krista Machael, Megan Hagge, and Shelby Rus; two great-great-grandchildren, Carter Hagge and Claire Hagge; and one sister, Lillian Unger of Morrison. She also was preceded in death by one greatgrandson, Jobe House; one brother, George E. Glazier; and three sisters, Hazel “Marie” Conner, Catherine “Irene” Bush, and Reva Armstrong. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Fenton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jan Shaulis, officiating. Interment will be at Fenton Cemetery. A memorial to the Fenton United Methodist Church Sunday School has been established. Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.
Joyce A. Michaels STERLING – Joyce Agnes Michaels, 77, of Sterling, formerly of St. Charles, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at Delnor Hospital. She was born Jan. 19, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of Chester and Agnes (Gecan) Marshall. She was united in marriage to Len Michaels on March 28, 1987, in West Chicago. Joyce possessed a love for St. Charles and the ability to rally people together for the betterment of our community and society. She worked as a manager of the shipping and packaging department at Campbell Soup West Chicago mushroom facility. She later was the president and partner of Signs of the Fox in Geneva and St. Charles. Always willing to contribute her time and talent, she was a member of the board and chairman for a year for the Greater St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce, a board member of St. Charles Historical Society, a board member of St. Charles Downtown Partnership, member of St. Charles Rotary Club, and helped on many area fundraisers for local charities. In honor of Joyce’s efforts, she was awarded the Charlemagne Award by the St. Charles cham-
ber. But Joyce’s greatest love and sense of accomplishment was her family, in her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Michaels; four children, Michael (Theresa) Grenon, Donna (Mike) Orr, Denise Wojcik, and Dr. Amy (Dr. Chris) Berry; two stepchildren, Dwayne “Dewey” (Rhonda) Michaels and Danny Michaels; eight grandchildren, Michael, James, Joshua, Haley, Alec, Jacob, Lauren, and Andrew; and a sister, Judy Coakley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sons, James and Martin Grenon. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at MossNorris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., St. Charles. A liturgical prayer service and a time for sharing will be at 7 p.m. The Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Parish, 400 Cedar St., St. Charles. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lazarus House, 214 Walnut St., St. Charles, IL 60174. Visit mossfuneral.com for additional information.
Carroll R. Call BRADENTON, Fla. – Carroll R. Call, 80, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Bradenton. Good Earth Crematory of Bradenton handled arrangements.
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Eunice M. Thompson WALNUT – Eunice M. Thompson, 92, of Walnut, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Heritage Health Care in Walnut. She was born April 4, 1924, near Walnut, the daughter of Joseph and Ada (McCall) Wiggim. She married Ralph N. Thompson on Feb. 1, 1945, in Princeton. He died May 4, 2005. She had worked as a beautician and was a homemaker. Eunice was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut. Surviving are five daughters, Sue Ann (Larry) Frank of Princeton, Patricia (Bruce) Atherton of Walnut, Jane (Pete) Miller of Harmon, Julie Thompson of Walnut, and Lisa (Greg) Heaton of Dixon; three sons, Dave (Jill) Thompson of Clear Lake, California, Gene (Rose) Thompson of Edina,
Minnesota, and Thomas (Loretta) Thompson of Braceville; 20 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Brett Thompson; two granddaughters-in-law, Margaret Atherton and Jill Thompson; three brothers; and four sisters. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. Visitation also will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut, with Pastor David Menet, officiating. Private burial will be at a later date at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Princeton. Memorials may be made in her memory to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or Heritage Health Care.
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Charles R. Lester DAVENPORT, Iowa – Charles R. Lester, 84, of Davenport Iowa, formerly of Dixon, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at Country Manor in Davenport. Fondly known by family as Uncle Chuck, he loved his wife and family dearly. He began his dairy and ice cream career with Borden, and later worked in sales for Muller Pinehurst Dairies for more than 30 years, before his retirement. Charles was born Sept. 16, 1932, in Dixon, the son of Benjamin and Hilda (Godt) Lester. He attended Dixon High School. Charles married Lois Cox on May 5, 1950, in Dixon. She preceded him in death on May 31, 2010. Charles served in the military during the Korean War, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Dixon. He is survived by three nieces, Elaine Sue (John) Lester Ferris of Davenport, Jeri (Pete) Lester
Seaman of Westfield, Indiana, and Zo Anne Lester Anderson of Monroe, Wisconsin; four great-nieces; two great-nephews; and 11 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. The memorial service will be at noon Thursday at First Evangelical Free Church in Moline, with the Rev. Tom Aubrey, officiating. A local service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Wayne Epps, officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials have been established to Calvary Baptist Church in Dixon and to Monroe Clinic Hospice in Monroe. The family is very grateful to Country Manor staff and residents for their loving care and concern for their uncle during his residency there. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements. Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK ▼ Today’s visitations: George E. Glazier of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison. William A. “Willie” Rice of Morrison, 6-8 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. ▼ Thursday visitations: Mary Lou Gaffey of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling. ▼ Thursday funerals: George E. Glazier of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church. William A. “Willie” Rice of Morrison, 11 a.m. graveside service at Heaton Cemetery in Morrison. Charles R. Lester of Davenport, Iowa, 4 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Dixon. ▼ Friday visitations: Marjorie M. Rhoads of Fenton, 4-7 p.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison. Joyce A. Michaels of Sterling, 4-7 p.m., with a liturgical prayer service and time for sharing at 7 p.m., at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., in St. Charles. Eunice M. Thompson of Walnut, 5-7 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. ▼ Friday funerals: Mary Lou Gaffey of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling. ▼ Saturday visitations:
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STERLING – Mary Lou Gaffey, 85, of Sterling, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at home, surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was born Feb. 13, 1931, in Sterling, the daughter of John and Clara (Ammon) Morgan. Mary Lou lost her mother when she was 10 years old, and her father at 15. From 15 to 18 years of age, she lived with her brothers and sisters and worked part time. She was a very proud graduate of Rock Falls High School Class of 1949. She worked for Illinois Bell as a switchboard operator. She married Donald L. Gaffey on June 9, 1950, in Sterling. Mary Lou lived her life supporting her children and grandchildren in all their activities, sports, and faith. Survivors include her husband, Donald of Sterling; one daughter, Pam (Allan) Hess of Dixon; two sons, Dan (Kim) Gaffey of Sterling and Stan (Kathleen) Gaffey of Chicago; sister, Avis Ratliff of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and one broth-
Robert W. “Bob” Schmidt of Franklin Grove, 9-11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon. May R. Luepkes of Mount Morris, 10-noon at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris. Eunice M. Thompson of Walnut, 10-10:45 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut. Sondra Hart of Rock Falls, 12-1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. Elsie M. Webb of Franklin Grove, 1-2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Saturday funerals: Joseph M. Sibley of St. Charles, 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Joyce A. Michaels of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Mass at St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles. Marjorie M. Rhoads of Fenton, 10:30 a.m. at Fenton United Methodist Church. Eunice M. Thompson of Walnut, 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut. Robert W. “Bob” Schmidt of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon. May R. Luepkes of Mount Morris, noon at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris. Sondra Hart of Rock Falls, 1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. Elsie M. Webb of Franklin Grove, 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.
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er, Jim Morgan of Sterling; nine grandchildren, Kye (Mary) Gaffey, Brent (Sira) Gaffey, Kody Gaffey, Kate (John Farrell) Gaffey, Abby (Justin) Bilderback, Angela Hess, Caleb (Andrea Hassler) Hess, Daniel Gaffey, and Kate Gaffey; and seven great-grandchildren, Sesily, Jettus, Owen, Evalyn, Isabella, Cael, and Samantha. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jan Gaffey; grandson, Grant Gaffey; granddaughter, Emily Gaffey; and one sister, Irene Wescott. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Dekoekkoek, pastor of Bethel Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. A memorial has been established to Gaffey Hospice. Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.
MOUNT MORRIS – May Rose Luepkes, 89, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Pinecrest Manor in Mount Morris, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. May was born May 3, 1927, in Byron Township, to Arthur and Ada (Haugh) Miller. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Harry Luepkes, on Jan. 25, 1947, in Sycamore. They lived most of their lives in the Ogle County area. He farmed, and she was a housewife and mother to their five daughters. For a short time she worked at the Oregon Piano Factory and Indian Village Restaurant. Later, they moved to Mount Morris. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crafts, growing African violets, and her soap operas. She especially loved and enjoyed cooking and babysitting for her grandchildren. She also loved her many dogs, like “Daisy Mae,” “Beau,” “Baby,” and lastly “Peaches.” May is survived by her daughters, Pauline
(Dan) Sadler, Linda (Larry) Krutsinger, Debra Milliman, all of Mount Morris, Shirley (Bill) Hale of Dixon, Diana (Floyd) Cox of Isanti, Minnesota; one brother, Kenneth (Alice) Miller of Polo; two sisters, Betty (Roy) Wells of Mount Morris and Darlene (Chuck) Barnhart of Polo; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grand children; and three great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Harry; two grandsons, two sons-in-law, one brother, and two sisters. May will be sadly missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Pinecrest Manor who took exceptional care of her while she was there. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, and the funeral at noon Thursday at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris, with the Rev. Dave Rogula of Serenity Hospice & Home, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Morris.
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“Andrew has always had a passion for weather, so one day I suggested the idea, ‘Hey, let’s make some kind of interactive web show,’” Morgan said. Sauk Valley Weather was born. Since January 2015, the website and Facebook page, just shy of 3,200 likes, has focused solely on local weather. There are no other local sources gathering data and making weather
broadcasts specifically for this area, Stutzke notes. “It’s either a computer doing all of the work, and there’s no personalization to it, or you’re going to the Quad Cities or Rockford, so it’s like, OK, we’re kind of caught in-between, what about us?” he said. Sauk Valley Weather gave Stutzke a taste of what broadcasting would be like when he and Morgan began using Facebook Live during severe weather events. “There are times where we get hundreds of peo-
ple watching us,” he said. “They just praise us saying, ‘Thank you very much.’ “One of the main things is – and this is true with a lot of people in my field – we just want people to be informed, mainly.” Stutzke received his degree in meteorology this summer, applied for weather broadcasting jobs and landed an interview at WIFR Channel 23. “I was like, well, I have some history with 23: I watched it growing up as a kid, so how cool would it be to actually work
there,” he said. “I applied for it one night and then the next evening during a church council meeting I got the phone call saying, ‘Hey, we want to interview you for this job.’ “It was like divine intervention being at a church council meeting when I got that call.” Stutzke’s Sauk Valley Weather co-founder said he couldn’t be happier for him. “It was very exciting to hear; he’s always been wanting to get in the broadcast industry and
Sauk Valley Weather was a way to just create a working portfolio,” Morgan said. WIFR is allowing him to continue working with Sauk Valley Weather. “I was worried about that, because a lot of people have a noncompete agreement, where you can’t do any conflict of interest or anything like that.” Broadcasting the weather in the Quad Cities, though, “that’s always been my ultimate goal. I’ve always loved the Quad Cities area and would love
to call that my permanent home some day.” Thanks to his live Sauk Valley Weather broadcasts, being in front of the cameras at WIFR is a breeze, he said. “I’ve been on air quite frequently. ... I’ve done mornings several times already, I’m on pretty much every weekend and evenings I’ve been doing sporadically as well,” he said. “I go to work every day and I get done and think, ‘I get paid to do this? Is this for real?’”
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“I have been very impressed with Becky,” Arellano said in the release. “She is deeply knowledgeable on city matters, has great constituent service skills, and is an extremely compe-
Becky Fredericks
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tent manager.” He, the City Council, City Manager Cole
O’Donnell, and Meyer are confident the plan will work without adversely affecting customer service or the departments’ operations, the mayor said. “Dixon is facing several financial challenges,” Arellano said in the release. “This efficient restructuring will provide annual
savings while maintaining quality service.” The council intends to make the appointment and restructuring official at its next meeting on Monday. Swanson, credited with uncovering then-Comptroller Crundwell’s secret bank account in October 2011, stepped down Sept.
To attend The City Council next meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 121 W. Second St. Go to discoverdixon.org or call City Hall at 815-2881485 for an agenda or more information. 19 after 25 years with the city. Her find led to the discovery of Crundwell’s
theft of $53 million over 2 decades, the largest municipal embezzlement in U.S. history.
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ED DOMBROSKI
September 1924 - September 2015
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE
Joe Heller, Heller Syndication
A time of sharing – the roads What we think As they share local roads this harvest season, motorists, farmers, harvest workers and truck drivers should exercise extra care to avoid accidents.
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arvest time is upon us. A few farmers have already begun harvesting their corn and soybeans. More will be in the fields shortly. It’s a time of sharing local roadways between the fast-moving traffic that populates them all year long and the slowmoving harvesting equipment that shows up at this time of year. While combines and tractors can rumble along at a fairly decent clip in road gear, they still move much more slowly than the cars, SUVs, vans, pickups, motorcycles and semis that suddenly find themselves having to share the road with ponderous agricultural equipment. For regular motorists, we urge alertness and patience. These ag machines, after all, are much heavier and sturdier than your vehicle. Crashing into a tractor or combine is akin to colliding with a train – the car always ends up the loser. Please slow down, assess the traffic situation ahead of you, and care-
fully respond to it. Be aware that combines and tractors might soon be turning left or right into a field, so you don’t want to carelessly put yourself in their way. Also, in wet weather, farm equipment can track mud onto the roads, which can create a dangerous, slippery mess. FOR FARMERS, TOO, we encourage alertness and patience. While motorists surely ought to notice your large equipment, flashing lights and slow-moving vehicle emblems as you traverse the roadways, don’t assume they always will. Try, also, to minimize the inconvenience for motorists. For example, if you can find a safe opportunity to pull your equipment off to the side of the road to let the long parade of cars behind you get by, go ahead and do it. By being alert to harvest’s hazards and safely sharing the roads, motorists and farmers will be doing themselves, and their loved ones, a big favor.
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Restore and renovate Dixon High School JOSIE REYES ALMASSY Dixon
A roomful of concerned citizens [who met for an interview with SVM’s Christopher Heimerman at the Telegraph office last week] are hoping that Dixon High School stays as it is with the necessary internal improvements, of course. Last year’s proposed external plan was so hideous and totally out of character with the building’s “castle” style. Hiring consultants with a very different perspective (a modernist, in this case) was a total waste of taxpayers’ money. My most favorite building in Chicago is the Cultural Center. Most of you
do not know that Eleanor Daley, the former mayor’s wife, stopped its demolition. Thank goodness, because it houses large, beautiful Tiffany stainedglass ceilings, inlaid mosaic tiles and much more. “I am for restoring and keeping all the beautiful buildings” is what she said in February 1972. I wish you will all have a chance to tour it, sit, and listen to a free concert held at the Preston Bradley every Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. Every time we do, I always feel so grateful to Mrs. Daley. Replacing this by any modern building is inconceivable and reprehensible. This is the same sentiment I feel about the Dixon High School. Let us renovate and restore it; anything else is just “criminal.”
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Facing the public via Facebook Session was a first for Rauner
dougFINKE Doug Finke’s column is syndicated by GateHouse News Service. Contact him at doug. finke@sj-r. com.
I’m not sure Gov. Bruce Rauner’s first Facebook Live session last week is going to go down as one of those things where you remember where you were when it happened. The somewhat-ballyhooed event was about the governor answering YOUR questions live on his Facebook page. It was a chance for Rauner to speak directly to the citizens of the state without being filtered through that nasty old news media. To a certain degree, it succeeded. The Rauner on Facebook Live was pretty much the Rauner the media encounters when he holds availabilities. He talks about the theme of the day (it was the Bicentennial Commission last week), then takes questions. And he uses those questions to rehash his wellworn talking points. The state needs a budget, but it also needs reforms. No tax hikes without reforms. Lawmakers need to put term limits and redistricting reform on the ballot. And on and on.
Given the format of the Facebook Live session, there was no chance for follow-up questions. Not that it made a difference. The news media hasn’t exactly been successful soliciting additional information from Rauner via follow-up questions. At the end of the roughly half-hour session, it’s unlikely anyone who’s been following the state’s problems learned anything new. But this was only the first of what Rauner says will be a series of chats with the public. Whether you view that as a promise or a threat is up to you.
‘Screen’ tested Some people thought Rauner sort of wimped out since the questions were screened by his office before he answered them.
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were out in force weighing in on his Facebook page. “Keep doing what you are doing and you will run the many, many corrupt individuals out,” read one from a fan. Another supporter said, “We know [Speaker MIKE] MADIGAN is standing in the way of your efforts to fix Illinois. Don’t give up.” And another, “STOP HATING ON THE GOVERNOR” in all capital letters, just to get the point across. If you thought the critics weren’t also weighing in, you’d be wrong. “Hypocrite. The system is broken because people like you buy elections,” said one. Another added, “Stop controlling the election.” Another was a little more out there: “How much do you stash in the Cayman Islands, hiding your wealth from being taxed, while balancing the budget on the backs of the poor and working class.” And some decided to Commenters dispense with nuance. out in force “Why are you blatantly As Rauner was doing lying?” said another withhis event, commenters out offering specifics. OK, but what did you expect he was going to do? Did you think his office was going to allow that thing to turn into some kind of free-for-all where he could be totally blindsided by a question or some particularly snide comment? That wasn’t going to happen. By Rauner’s own statement at the beginning of the session, more than 100 questions were submitted since he announced several days earlier that he would be doing this. He got to eight, if you include the softball lobbed by Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springfield, who asked about planning for Illinois’ bicentennial observation. That coincided nicely with Rauner’s plan to announce creation of an office to plan for the bicentennial. And the questions that didn’t get answered? With Rauner, as with most other politicians, asking the question doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get an answer.
Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service
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Ruling weakens Election Day registration Same-day signups only in big cities ruled unfair to rural voters CHICAGO (AP) – Voters in highly populated areas of Illinois will have fewer options to register on Election Day this November after a federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted broader registration rules that Republicans call unconstitutional. Judge Samuel DerYeghiayan’s move means there will be no same-day
registration on Nov. 8 at individual polling places in mostly urban areas like Chicago; voters instead will have to go to major county or election jurisdiction offices. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office immediately notified the court Tuesday that an appeal would come. Wider questions about the constitutionality of
the Democrat-led Legislature’s 2015 expansion of same-day registration linger before the court. More than a dozen other states have changed voting and registration rules in place for November, something election officials in Illinois and elsewhere warned will create “chaos� the night of the high-stakes presidential contest. Illinois rolled out Election Day registration with a 2014 pilot program that required authorities to offer same-day registration in at least one loca-
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tion. Voters took advantage, with long lines seen in Chicago. The following year, lawmakers made it permanent and expanded it, requiring highly populated areas to allow voters register in their precincts on Election Day; roughly 110,000 people did so in the March primary. Republicans sued in August, arguing the polllevel registration rules created an unfair and unequal system because voters in less populated and GOP-leaning areas of
Illinois didn’t have equal access. For example, a rural voter might have to travel longer to register at a clerk’s office. Der-Yeghiayan agreed with the Republican congressional candidate from north-central Illinois and the county party committee who brought the lawsuit. “While it may be true that the polling place registration option can assist voters in certain populous counties, that option cannot be provided at the expense of lower popu-
lation counties, thereby decreasing their political representation in Illinois,� Der-Yeghiayan wrote. “The application of this legislation favors the urban citizen and dilutes the vote of the rural citizen.� His preliminary injunction was handed down without explanation during a brief hearing, stunning election attorneys and voter access groups who rifled through the 13-page order outside of the Chicago courtroom, looking for clues.
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Re-PLAY: School will be Solar option would save getting a new playground money at new sewer plant Kids chose design for $94,000 project; opens soon BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawmedia.com Shaw Media
OREGON – Oregon Elementary School students soon will be getting their exercise on a brand new playground. The school board is paying a little more than $94,000 for playground equipment to replace Project PLAY; it will be installed within 2 weeks, Superintendent Tom Mahoney said. The new equipment is coming from NuToys, the same company the Oregon Park District uses, and park district staff will install it at no cost, Mahoney said. The design was chosen by elementary students. It will be comparable in size to Project PLAY, the all-wood playground built by volunteers in
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MOUNT CARROLL – A solar energy provider presented options to the City Council on Tuesday that included a way that would essentially eliminate the proposed new sewer plant’s electric bills in about 7 years. Last year’s electric usage with Jo-Carroll Energy totaled 137,080 kilowatt hours, which cost $15,681, Eagle Point Solar representative Matthew Shear said. An Eagle Point solar power array that generates 102 kilowatts and costs $225,000 to Chris Johnson/Shaw Media
Jeremy Benesh tears down Project PLAY on Aug. 8 at Oregon Elementary School. The old playground had to come down because of safety issues, but a new playground should be up in a couple of weeks. 1989 that was demolished Aug. 8 because an increasing number of
youngsters were getting injured, mostly with large splinters.
on display. Shiloh, a comfort dog, will be on hand. In addition, there will be basket raffles, a bake sale and a 50-50 raffle. Buffet and 50-50 tickets are available at the door or at the Elks Lodge, Trein’s Jewelry, The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, Shamrock Pub, PatiO’s Irish Pub, and Petals to Parties, all in Dixon. Donations can be sent to Buddy Bags of Dixon, c/o St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon IL 61021. Find Buddy Bags of Dixon on Facebook or call Jenny at 815-677-0497 for more information.
ing Star Christian Preschool of Dixon. The auction will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner and concessions will be available. A Quarter Mania is a cross between an auction, a raffle, and vendor show. New and discontinued items will be auctioned for one to four quarters. Vendors also will sell items outright, and there will be a 50-50 raffle. Dixon Quarter Mania is a group of direct sales leaders, crafters, and local businesses who hold regular events to help support local charitable organization. Go to dixonquartermania. weebly.com for more information.
$250,000 could produce that same amount of energy, and would pay for itself in about 7 years, Shear said. A grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation could pay for the array, he said. Or, a group other than the city – for instance, Jo-Carroll Energy – could own the array, from which the city would purchase the power. Also Tuesday, Steve Haring with MSA Professional Services told the council that the floodplain analysis of the site, where the current plant sits, will begin this week or next. Plans call for building the new treat-
ment plant on site, but flooding is a concern. MSA also plans to do soil-boring tests yet this year, and Haring and Shear have discussed the solar power options, Haring said. “We’re a ways off, as far as what’s actually going to be built and where it’s going to be built. But we’re willing and ready to assist you moving forward,� Haring said. The council also learned that city workers put wooden beams at the beginning and end of the the Galena Street Bridge, and lag bolts in each crossbeam, to reduce noise as traffic crosses the 115-year-old span.
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BENEFITS Big benefit Saturday will aid Buddy Bags DIXON – A benefit for Buddy Bags of Dixon, featuring kids games, basket raffles, a breakfast buffet and more, runs from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road. Buddy Bags provides a meal on weekends to 150 Dixon elementary school children who do not have enough food to eat at home. At $5 a bag, that’s a need of $750 a week, and this is one of the nonprofit’s biggest fundraisers. The cost of the breakfast buffet is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 9 to 5. For the kids, there will be games with prizes, face painting, and ambulance, police cars, and fire trucks
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Wife is tempted by a tryst opportunity Dear Abby, I’ve been in a committed relationship for 19 years, and have been married for 3 years. My husband is wonderful, except he has absolutely no sex drive. And of course, in the true nature of opposition, mine is off the charts. I have met another man who is in a loveless marriage. He says they don’t have intimate relations, and she knows he has had “flings” over the years. He has asked me to be his newest “friend with benefits.” He’s attractive, employed, and wants only a physical relationship. (I suspect their marriage is tied to his business, but I’m not sure.) I’m honestly tempted, because I’m lonely in that
dearABBY Abigail Van Buren’s (Jeanne Phillips) column appears during the week through Universal Press Syndicate.
regard. No marriage is perfect, by any means, but am I biting off more than I can chew even if I get my husband’s permission (which he would likely give), and assuming this man is telling the truth about his wife? What to do? – Desperate in the North
Dear Desperate, While some open marriages have been known to work if the husband and wife are willing, I hesitate to recommend it. You describe yourself as desperate. You must be desperate to consider becoming someone’s latest “fling.” Did your husband’s low sex drive exist before your marriage, or is it something new? If it is recent, there might be medical help for his problem – if he is willing to talk to his doctor about it. Please suggest it before you do anything else.
man who treats me like gold. He’s kind, affectionate and a great man, except for one thing. His office building is right next to mine, which is how we met. During work hours I’m extremely busy and don’t generally have time to hang out or take breaks. If I do, it’s usually to run a quick errand or grab a sandwich with a coworker. Abby, I have worked here for 8 years, and I don’t invite anyone to socialize during work hours. He texts me that he’s outside my building, or he says he just dropped by to say “hi” or “bye.” If he sees me pull in at my office, he will wave me down or jog
Dear Abby, I am in a new relationship (6 months) with a
over to walk me to work. My professional life has always been separate from my personal life. I need my work hours to myself, and I have told him this numerous times. I have asked him not to come by and explained that my 9-to5 is for work. He just doesn’t get it. I don’t want to end my relationship over this, but I love my job. It is important that I be focused at work. I don’t think it’s appropriate to be hugging, kissing and embracing in front of my office. We see each other after work every day. Please give me a solution, because I am at my wits’ end! – Wants to Work Alone
COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Sept. 28 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.noon, West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500. Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236. Pool players, 8:30 a,m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Kings in Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Wii Bowling and cards, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Crafting, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252. Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230. New line dancing – Basic Steps, 11 a.m.-noon, 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, 815-622-9230. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. 500, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., Polo, 815-946-3818. Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925. Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.. Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Men’s cards, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Bingo, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230. Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3253.
Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815456-3000. Skeet shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191. Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mind Body Spirit Connection, 1254 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 563-2106516. Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101. Thursday, Sept. 29 Open pool, open cards, 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. Burn exercise class, 8:309 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., Polo, 815-946-3818. Pool players, 8:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. Kings in 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, 815-562-5050.
Dear Wants to Work Alone, Because you have told this man that you aren’t comfortable with him dropping by during work hours or engaging in public displays of affection, it’s time to “up the ante.” The next time it happens, tell him you think he’s terrific, but if he can’t respect your work ethic and your boundaries, it might jeopardize your relationship. 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.
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Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252. Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815-456-3000. Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Friendly Needles, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252. Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Mexican Train, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., Polo, 815-9463818. Hand and Foot card game, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252. Hand and Foot card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Crafts and quilts, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center,
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401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050. Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236. Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6228220. Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220. Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191. 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. Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:30-6:30 p.m., lower level, United Way of Whiteside County building, 502 First Ave., Sterling, 563-210-6516. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., 815-535-3665. Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.
NEW YORK (AP) – Kevin Hart is literally laughing all the way to the bank. The funnyman tops the Forbes magazine list of the highest-paid comedians with earnings of $87.5 million. Hart, who had roles in the films “Central Intelligence” and “Secret Life of Pets” as well as his lucrative “What Now?” comedy tour, dethrones longtime earnings leader Jerry Seinfeld, who made $43.5 million. The magazine compiled the estimated income from June 2015 to June 2016. Amy Schumer made her list debut, landing in fourth place behind Terry Fator with earnings of $17 million. Schumer is the only woman to ever make the highest-paid comedians list. Jeff Dunham was in fifth with $13.5 million, Dave Chapelle was next with $13 million and Jim Gaffigan earned $12.5 million for seventh place.
SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Sept. 30 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371. Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230. 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. Red Cross pherisis blood drive, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382. Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility. 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon. Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, this is your meeting; 7 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.
Medicare information class, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230. American Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-6 p.m., AshtonFranklin Center High School, 611 Western Ave., Ashton. Appointments: 800-733-2767. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815857-2682.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., women’s, back door, Reformed Church Parsonage, 703 14th Ave., Fulton. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (6), Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll. Saturday, Oct. 1 Overeaters Anonymous, 9 a.m., Gateway Faith Fellowship parsonage, 701 14th Ave., Fulton, 563-321-8577. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.
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opcorn, much like fall, is a crunchy treat. And it’s even more of a treat when you pop it up with the flavors of the season – Halloween and football-friendly flavors like pumpkin spice, peanut butter and honey, white chocolate and candy corn, Buffalo Ranch, bacon Parmesan. We scoured the internet for the most tempting popcorn recipes for fall and found several winners. These recipes are all easy to make – some take only a few minutes to mix up – and they’re perfect for Halloween parties, tailgates or even simple snacking. Popcorn also is inexpensive, plus it’s high in fiber and low in calories if you pop it yourself. We started all of these recipes by popping the corn from kernels, something that’s easy to do. Just heat up a quarter cup of oil at the bottom of a big pot, then add enough kernels to cover the bottom. Move the pot around on the burner until the popping slows. All of the five recipes included here were made using just one 32-ounce bag of kernels, and we had about 8 cups left over. You also can use microwave popcorn or bagged popcorn, but the calories and cost both go up if you do.
Buffalo ranch popcorn Makes 12 cups 12 cups popped popcorn 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder ½ teaspoon dill ¼ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon sea salt 4 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons hot sauce, like Frank’s RedHot In a small bowl combine granulated garlic, dill, cumin and sea salt. Set aside. In another bowl, melt butter and add sauce. Mix until combined. Toss butter with popcorn in a large bowl. Then toss with seasoning. – serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com
Peanut butter popcorn Makes about 8 cups ¼ cup popcorn kernels Vegetable oil Fine salt ½ cup honey 1/ cup sugar 3 ½ cup peanut butter (should be free of added sugar)
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½ teaspoon vanilla Have a clean paper shopping bag or oversized mixing bowl ready. Heat a 4-quart heavy pan over medium heat and film the bottom with vegetable oil. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the popcorn, shake to distribute, then put a lid on the pan, leaving a small crack for steam to escape. When the first kernel pops, put the lid on all the way. As the popcorn starts popping, shake vigorously to make sure the kernels are distributed evenly. When the popping slows to a few seconds between pops, take the pan off the heat. Pour the popcorn into the paper bag or bowl to cool, and attempt to leave any unpopped kernels behind in the pan. (Coated with peanut butter caramel, the unpopped kernels are a serious tooth hazard). Lightly salt the popcorn to taste. POPCORN continued on A104
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I baked a cake in a Bundt pan for a dinner party. For lack of that particular tube pan, I could have divvied up the recipe’s same batter into two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. If dessert were required for a potluck dinner, that same amount of cake batter would work in a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan. And, if grandkids were involved, no contest, the baking pan of
choice would be a cupcake tin. Those baking options can be quickly reviewed when you know the volume of your pans. Do you have, say, 32 different size baking pans in your kitchen and considerable room to store them? Me, neither. But because I refer to a chart of pan-size volumes, I can bake just about any batter in any pan.
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Avoid ‘old maids’; soak your popcorn first Peggy’s Halloween delight popcorn Makes 16 cups 16 cups popped corn 12-16 ounces white chocolate chips, melted 3/4 cup candy corn 3/4 cup peanuts 1 ½ cup pretzel sticks 1 ½ cups Reese’s pieces Make sure unpopped kernels are removed from popcorn. Place it in a large bowl. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Pour chocolate over
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Mix the honey and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and add the peanut butter. Stir vigorously until all the peanut butter is melted, then mix in the vanilla. Immediately pour the peanut butter caramel over the popcorn and stir with a long-handled wooden spoon until it’s all coated. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Note: This recipe will also cover one standard bag of microwave popcorn, so you can substitute that for the stovetop popcorn, if you wish. This keeps well overnight. If you want the gooey-ness of freshly made popcorn, though, warm a bowl of leftover popcorn in 15-second bursts in the microwave until slightly warm and soft. – www.thekitchn.com
Bacon and cheese popcorn Makes 16 cups popcorn
popcorn in bowl and stir to coat. Spread the mixture onto two large cookie sheets lined with wax paper. Distribute candy corn, pretzel sticks and Reese’s Pieces over the popcorn. Allow chocolate to set up and break mixture into pieces. – Peggy Smith
4 quarts popped popcorn 1/ cup butter or margarine 3 ¼ teaspoon hickory liquid smoke seasoning 1/ cup bacon bits or soy “bacon” bits 3 1/ cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or kosher salt Place popcorn in a large serving bowl. Place butter in a small bowl and melt in microwave, about 20 seconds. Stir liquid smoke into butter. Pour butter mixture over popcorn and toss to distribute evenly. Sprinkle bacon bits, Parmesan cheese and salt over popcorn. Toss and serve immediately. – popcorn.org
Pumpkin caramel popcorn Makes 15 cups 15 cups plain popped popcorn 1 ½ sticks butter, cubed 3 ⁄4 cup sugar ¼ cup light corn syrup ¼ cup molasses 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a Silpat. Place the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the butter, sugar, corn syrup, molasses, pumpkin pie spice and salt to a boil. Stir briefly to combine the ingredients and then allow them to boil for three minutes without stirring.
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The following baking pan dimensions are in inches: • 8 x 1 ½ pie plate – 4 cups • 8 x 1 ½ round cake pan – 4 cups • 8 x 4 x 2 ½ loaf pan – 4 cups • 9 x 1 ¼ pie plate – 4 cups • 9 ½ x 1 ½ round fluted ceramic tart pan – 4 cups • 11 3⁄4 x 7 ½ x 3⁄4 jelly roll – 4 cups • 9 x 1 ½ pie plate, 5 cups • 11 x 7 x 2 baking pan, 6 cups • 8 x 1 ½ round cake pan, 4 cups • 8 x 2 round cake pan, 6 cups • 9 x 1 ½ round cake pan, 6 cups • 8 x 8 x 1 ½ square cake pan, 6 cups • 8 ½ x 4 ½ x 2 ½ loaf pan, 6 cups • 9 ½ x 2 deep dish pie plate, 7 cups • 11 x 2 oval ceramic dish, 7 cups • 9 x 2 round cake pan, 8 cups
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POLO – In typical fashion, Beverly and Bill Burkardt, the winners of this year’s Polo Citizen of the Year award, tried to shine the spotlight on someone else. “This is really such an honor for Bill and I,” Beverly said. “Who would have ever thought that we would have this honor? We have so much to be thankful to this whole community that has helped us out tremendously. That is why we give back. “Thank you for everything everyone has ever done for us.” Bill echoed the sentiment. “Thank you, thank you, thank you so much,” he said. “People
have been so good to me.” The Burkardts aren’t boastful, and many of their charitable contributions, big and small, are done quietly and without recognition. In fact, whenever he’s asked how he’s doing, Bill’s standard response is, “Better than I deserve.” But Polo City Attorney Tom Suits, who introduced the Burkardts and gave them their plaque at Monday’s Polo Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting, begs to differ. “Let me tell you a little about our newest Citizen of the Year,” Suits said. “Bill and Bev have owned and operated Burkardt’s LP Gas for the past 34 years. They employ 19 people, all of whom are treated like family.” But their extended family reaches far beyond just their business, into the community at large, where the list of things they do for their neighbors is long. The Burkardts own Edgewood
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Polo City Attorney Tom Suits (left) presents Beverly and Bill Burkardt with the Citizen of the Year award during Monday night’s Polo Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting. Golf Course, where the Polo High School golf team practices and hold meets, free of charge. They sponsor several blood drives each year at the course,
and “Bill personally calls more than 75 people to ask them to donate,” Suits said, and everyone who donates gets a free round of golf. They have a pink Cancer
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Debating what Trump must do to come back General consensus is that Clinton won Tribune News Service
WASHINGTON – What does Donald Trump do now? The general consensus among the media, debate experts and various Republicans outside his core following was that Hillary Clinton won their first presidential debate Monday night. She was prepared, disciplined, and didn’t yield to his hectoring. Trump was just the opposite and, though he denied it, seemed to allow Clinton to get under his skin and provoke him. “By any standard that we judge, she did win,” said former Republican Congressman Vin Weber of Minnesota, a lobbyist, longtime political insider and Trump critic. “She looked strong to me. Her appearance was strong as well. Her debating points were strong.”
Trump on Tuesday pointed to a flurry of online polls that rated him the winner. But they are unscientific, unreliable yardsticks. For one thing, voters can cast more than one ballot. Moreover, the first thing Trump did Tuesday morning was appear on Fox News to tick off a series of complaints about the debate: that moderator Lester Holt of NBC didn’t ask Clinton tough questions, that Trump’s microphone was bad and he “wondered if it was set up that way.” Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Trump ally, suggested that the GOP nominee should be a no-show at the next two debates unless the moderators agree not to weigh in. He complained that Holt had interjected himself by attempting to fact-check several of Trump’s responses, but none of Clinton’s. Republican pollster and strategist David Winston said he didn’t know what not showing
up would accomplish. “That would be just an admission that he can’t do it,” Winston said. “If he can’t be onstage with an opponent and go toe to toe, that does say a lot to the American people.” Told of Giuliani’s idea, Clinton told reporters: “Anyone who complained about the microphone is not having a good night.” With the second ClintonTrump encounter looming Oct. 9 in St. Louis, several Republicans worried publicly about their nominee’s performance and whether he has the ability to regroup and develop a different approach. Debate losers can rebound. President Barack Obama lost his first debate with Republican nominee Mitt Romney in 2012, then won the next two. Ronald Reagan bested former Vice President Walter Mondale, the Democrat, after losing their initial face-off in 1984.
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John P. Abbott U.S. Army WWII & Korea 1941-1946 & 1950-1954 Passed Away 3-13-2000
SPC. Greg Adams 1st Aviation Brigade Vietnam Served 1969-1971
Staff Sgt. Donald L. Allen U.S. Army 1943-1946 Passed Away 1-1-02
Louis J. Amesquita U.S. Army Cpl. Served 4 Years
Richard J. Amesquita Air Force Served 11/20/1942 - 9/26/1945
Samuel J. Amesquita U.S. Marines Sgt. Served 1953-1957 Passed Away 12-16-88
U.S. Army National Gaurd Army Reserve 1984 - 1987 Passed Away July 8, 2005
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Robert E. Anderson U.S. Army - Tank Driver Served 1941 - 1945
Bob Andrews U.S. Navy Served 4 Years Passed Away in Aug. 2001
Michael Andrews U.S. Army Served 1 Year Passed Away 1994
S/Sgt. R.H. “Red” Andrews U.S. Air Force Served 1951-1955
U.S. Army 1956 -1958
Elmer L. Albus U.S. Army- WWII Served 2 Years
Ralph Aldrich Army Medic - Vietnam Served 3 Years
Lt. David R. Allen Navy - Vietnam 1963-1967
Michael Paul Andersen
David Apple Army Served 1956-1958
Duane E. Arbogast U.S. Army BN 6th Arty. 1963-1967 Passed Away 2-12-10
Walter Arthurs Jr. U.S. Army Korea & Japan Served 1948 - 1952
Leslie H. Arvola 7th Inf. Div. U.S. Army Korea Served 2 Years
James E. Baldwin U.S. Army Served 2 Years Passed Away 1984
Willard E. Baldwin U.S. Navy Seabee’s Served 4 Years Passed away 1995
MSGT Lee Bardier Air Force Served 1972-1993
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Donald Babel U.S. Army 1946-1948
Mike Barney U.S. Navy Served 1970-1993
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Lion in the backfield The Bears signed ex-Lions RB Joique Bell, adding depth to a backfield depleted by injuries to Jeremy Langford and Ka’Deem Carey. The Bears also signed DL C.J. Wilson and put DB Kyle Fuller on IR.
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Numbers game Sterling’s Kaylee Martin set a new school record with 28 kills in Tuesday’s match against L-P – the 4th time she’s done so in her career, and the 3rd time she’s broken her own record.
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Sauk Valley’s Bailey O’Brien spikes the ball while Highland’s Taylor Haag tries to block it Tuesday night at SVCC in Dixon.
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DIXON – There were several long back-and-forth rallies Tuesday night between the Sauk Valley and Highland volleyball teams. But almost every one went the Skyhawks’ way, and they cruised to a 25-12, 25-16, 25-18 Arrowhead Conference victory over the Cougars. It was Sauk’s 20th straight conference win, and 21st consecutive win at home. “Those rallies get me pumped up,” said Sauk’s Bailey O’Brien, who slammed a match-high 17 kills to go with 10 digs. “Both teams hitting hard and digging it up, and we got some great defense and setting all night. “When we all work together and talk and help each other out, it really gets our confidence up when we can play like this.” Sauk (14-3, 4-0), still ranked 12th in the latest NJCAA Division I poll, did indeed put it all together. The passing of O’Brien and libero Chelsi Blair (14 digs), among others, and the setting of Samantha Soddy (14 assists, 13 points, 12 digs) and Kacey Koch (11 assists, 10 points, 3 aces) led to a fluid offense that had little trouble finding its rhythm against Highland. A stout defensive team, the Cougars (7-7, 2-2) were no match for the bevy of Skyhawk hitters. Even without standout Tressa Schuler, out with an ankle injury suffered two weekends ago, in the front row, Koch and Soddy distributed the sets inside and outside to keep the Highland D guessing. “We had it all going tonight: our passes were on, our sets were on, and our hitting was on,” Koch said. SPIKE continued on B34
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STERLING – The LaSalle-Peru volleyball team had Sterling’s number last season, including a three-set L-P sectional final win. The Cavaliers seemed on the verge of beating the Golden Warriors yet again on Tuesday, winning the first set and jumping ahead in the second before Sterling rallied back to claim a 19-25, 25-22, 25-21 win at Musgrove Fieldhouse. “This is my second time beating them all through high school,” Sterling outside hitter Kaylee Martin said. “All day, thinking about it just gives me the chills and just makes me upset thinking about how they’ve ended my season so many times. There is nothing more that I wanted than this game.” Sterling (14-3-1, 4-0 NIB-12 West) spotted L-P an 18-13 lead in the second set before the Warriors scored the next five points to tie the game, three on Martin kills, one on a kill from Tobi Garcia, and one on a combo block by Garcia and Mya Pearson. “We kind of played tight,” Sterling coach Dale Dykeman said. “When we realized we Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com could calm down and play ball, we played with them. That’s all Sterling’s Kaylee Martin slams one of her school-record 28 kills we wanted to do was play with during Tuesday’s NIB-12 West match against LaSalle-Peru at Musgrove Fieldhouse. them.” Josi Borum had 33 assists, four kills and eight digs. Borum’s Star of the game: Kaylee Martin, Sterling 28 kills, 16 digs favorite target was Martin, who Key performer: Josi Borum, Sterling, 33 assists, 8 digs; Cara came away with 28 kills. Garcia Alexander, Sterling, 14 digs; Marisa Guisti, L-P, 11 kills, 4 blocks added five kills. Up next: Sycamore at Sterling, 6 p.m. Thursday CLUTCH continued on B34
VOLLEYBALL | STILLMAN VALLEY DEF. DIXON 25-23, 25-10
Duchesses caught in the middle Stillman Valley hitters too much for Dixon in loss BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5550 @pm222
DIXON – Stephanie Anderson took her spot in the middle of the floor, and sent the volleyball left and right. Anderson, the Stillman Valley setter, directed an offense that didn’t try to do anything fancy. Dixon, however, didn’t have an answer for the straightforward offensive attack, then couldn’t climb out of a self-inflicted deficit as the Duchesses lost to the Cardinals 25-23, 25-10 on Tuesday in a Big Northern match at Lancaster Gymnasium. Running an offense through a setter positioned in the middle isn’t something that happens Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com often, and Dixon had to pick Dixon’s Maddy Melvin (left) and Ellie Provo attempt to block a hit where it would send its blockers. by Stillman Valley’s Grace Timm on Tuesday night during their “We really never see that,” Big Northern match at Lancaster Gymnasium. Dixon’s Jessa Long said. “It’s a fast-paced offense, and it’s hard on our block. It pulls our midStar of the match: Macy Weaver, Stillman Valley, 10 kills, 3 blocks dle to one side, then they can Key performers: Jessa Long, Dixon 7 kills, 10 digs; Ashlyn set the other side and have an Horn, Dixon, 10 digs; Grace Timm, Stillman Valley, 7 kills advantage.” Up next: Dixon at Sterling Invite, 8:30 a.m. Saturday MIDDLE continued on B34
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STERLING – There was an ill wind blowing for most of the field at the Three Rivers Conference boys golf tournament on Tuesday at Emerald Hill. Newman freshman Cody Britt handled it better than most. Britt carded a 10-over-par 82 to place third individually and lead the Comets to second place in a 14-team field. Riverdale (329) won its second consecutive team title, while Newman (351) was 10 shots ahead of Princeton and Orion (both at 361). Rockridge (362) rounded out the top five squads. Britt managed to avoid, or at least deal successfully with, some of the pitfalls that befell a good chunk of the field. There was a relentless wind, slick greens, and a few tucked pins that sent scores soaring, but Britt simply went about his business. “I hit my driver well, and I started putting better toward the end of the round,” Britt said. “Other than that, it was just kind of an OK day.” Also for the Comets, Jacob Rude carded an 85 to earn the ninth-place medal. There were five players who finished at that score, and ties were broken by a scorecard playoff. Cael Sanders (91) and KC Knack (93) had the other counting scores for Newman. Fulton’s Jason Sikkema and Prophetstown’s Jackson Westen each fired 83s, with Sikkema winning a scorecard playoff for fourth place. TOUGH continued on B34
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Newman’s Cody Britt hits his drive off the tee on hole No. 1 during Tuesday’s Three Rivers Conference Meet at Emerald Hill in Sterling.
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Don Shehorn scores hole-in-one Don Shehorn of Sterling scored his second career hole-in-one Sunday at the 125-yard second hole at Emerald Hill in Sterling. He used a 7-iron for the shot that was witnessed by Jerry Bellini, Joe Olalde and Roger Lubbs. OLYMPICS
Lochte warned by Phelps in Rio Add Michael Phelps’ name to the list of Americans who were less than amused by teammate Ryan Lochte’s postcompetition, early morning drunken antics at the Rio Olympics. “I did have a talk with him about 2 days before about not doing anything bad,” said Phelps, who retired after the Summer Games as the most-decorated Olympian of all time. “I told him, ‘Just keep your head on straight. Have fun.’”
Captain of 1960 hockey team dies John “Jack” Kirrane Jr., the captain of the U.S. hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics, has died. He was 88. The Brookline, Massachusetts, native died Sunday at a Quincy care facility of complications of Alzheimer’s disease, said his son, John P. Kirrane. Kirrane first played for the Olympic hockey team in 1948 at age 17. At the 1960 Squaw Valley Games, the 31-year-old defenseman led a squad of mostly college players to upsets of Canada and the Soviet Union before beating Czechoslovakia for the gold. SOCCER
Allardyce loses job as England manager Sam Allardyce lost his job as England manager on Tuesday after one match and just 67 days in charge, paying the price for damaging comments to undercover reporters that were deemed “inappropriate” by the English Football Association. British newspaper The Daily Telegraph published video of Allardyce appearing to offer advice on how to sidestep an outlawed player transfer practice and also to negotiate a 400,000-pound ($519,000) public-speaking contract while talking to reporters posing as businessmen. NBA
Bucks president softens criticism Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin says he did not intend to characterize Milwaukee as “overtly racist.” Last week, the Wisconsin State Journal reported that Feigin called Milwaukee the “most segregated, racist place” he has seen during a speech. He was discussing the new arena’s potential for helping out parts of Milwaukee that need it. COLLEGE SPORTS
Stricklin named UF athletic director Florida hired Scott Stricklin as its athletic director Tuesday, giving him a 6-year deal worth $1.076 million annually, and said Jeremy Foley will remain on the job for another month. Stricklin is leaving his alma mater, Mississippi State.
Wayne Gretzky Hall of Famer named ambassador of the NHL centennial celebrations that will begin January 1 in Toronto.
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GOLF | RYDER CUP | PALMER
Golf world feeling a loss Arnold Palmer’s legacy overshadows the Ryder Cup CHASKA, Minn. – The flag at half-staff over Hazeltine National was enough to take the edge off the Ryder Cup. Arnold Palmer occupied everyone’s thoughts on Monday. “There’s a hole in the game that can’t be filled,” Phil Mickelson said. Tributes poured in for Palmer, who died Sunday at age 87. Even as European players arrived from an overnight flight out of Heathrow Airport, any conversation about the Ryder Cup was secondary to their thoughts on the King. “The legacy he leaves behind is very important,” Martin Kaymer said. “He inspired millions of people. That’s what we as humans should try to do.” Alastair Johnston, the CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, said Palmer had gone to Pittsburgh for a heart procedure in a bid to improve “the quality of life he was severely losing.” The surgery was to be Monday morning. He said his condition deteriorated over the last few days. A private funeral in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, was scheduled for later in the week. Johnston said that would be for “pure family, direct relationships.” He said a public ceremony to honor Palmer’s life would be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 4 at St. Vincent College. Johnston said Palmer would not have wanted to encroach on a week in golf as big as the Ryder Cup, though that proved difficult. And the Ryder Cup made it clear it did not want to go on without Palmer. PGA of America President Derek Sprague said there would be a video tribute and a moment of silence before the high-charged matches begin Friday. He also said players would pay homage to Palmer, though details have not been decided. “It was tough waking up this morning and starting over,” U.S. captain Davis Love III said. “I know everybody on our team was just kind of crushed last night. ... This is a big blow for golf, but we knew it was coming, unfortunately, since maybe even before the Bay Hill tournament this year when we saw him. His legacy will live on forever, especially through the Ryder Cup.”
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Arnold Palmer, who died Sunday, will be honored at the Ryder Cup, and captains Davis Love III and Darren Clarke both plan to remember him in their speaches at the opening ceremony. The Ryder Cup was but a small part of Palmer’s contributions to golf and sport. He played on six teams, all of them American victories during a time when they faced a Britain & Ireland squad that was overmatched. Palmer holds the U.S. record for most matches won (22), and in 1963 at East Lake he holds the distinction as being the last Ryder Cup playing captain. Palmer went 4-2 that year. Europe has won the last three times in the Ryder Cup, and tension typically runs high as soon as its players arrive at the golf course. Momentum was building toward the start of the week when Rory McIlroy rallied over the final holes to beat Ryan Moore in a playoff and win the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. Love was at Hazeltine preparing to tape a segment to be played at halftime of the NFL game announcing his final captain’s pick (Moore). His son texted him with the news of Palmer’s death, which changed everything. “A bomb of that magnitude goes on in the golfing world ... it has ripples,” Zach Johnson said. How much does it alter the rest of the week? Love and European captain Darren Clarke said they would alter their speeches at the opening ceremony Thursday.
“It’s almost like we are all dealing with the loss of a family member,” Love said. “Arnold is going to want us to put this behind us and go play, and it’s going to be tough to do. But we are definitely going to draw inspiration from his spirits. We already had pictures of him in our locker room and team room, and we’ll add a few more. He’ll be with us forever.” Clarke said he was at Heathrow with some of his players on Sunday night, celebrating McIlroy’s victory at East Lake, when they learned of Palmer’s death. “What I was going to say to my players I’m still going to say,” Clarke said. “But obviously with the passing of the King, it’s a slightly different perspective on the whole thing now. He will be missed. He was a lot of those guys’ hero, as well.” Love said he found himself crying in quiet moments at the thought of Palmer, and he wasn’t alone. Fred Couples called Golf Channel on Sunday night and after one brief comment was sobbing so uncontrollably that he had to hang up. Curtis Strange, a twotime U.S. Open champion who played college golf at Wake Forest – Palmer’s alma mater – also choked up talking about him and said he would wait to comment.
RYDER CUP | MICKELSON
Lefty finding himself in a new role The Ryder Cup becomes a referendum on Mickelson CHASKA, Minn. – Phil Mickelson has been giving the Ryder Cup a lot of thought lately. Probably way too much thought, though that’s nothing new. Tough not to overthink things when you’re always the smartest guy on the first tee. In Ryder Cups past, that might have signaled trouble for a U.S. team that has often lost because it struggles to find a mental edge. In the latest version that begins this week in Minnesota, it may not matter simply because there’s such a talent gap between the two teams. The only real problem for Mickelson could be that he’ll be sharing the blame if the U.S. somehow kicks yet another one away at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Lefty finds himself in a dual role as both the elder statesman and a senior adviser to a U.S. team that has been on the losing side way too often recently in its
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will, of the Ryder Cup. And all the players feel like they’re involved and listened to. All the vice captains have great input.” The question remains how that input will help players make putts. But Mickelson likes things better with the players somewhat in control. Mickelson and Tiger Woods were among 11 players, captains and PGA of America officials who were appointed to a “Ryder Cup Task Force” after the U.S. was thrashed by Europe 2 AP years ago in Scotland. In Phil Mickelson is both elder statesman and senior a desperate attempt to advisor to the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup. right the ship, they were charged with revamping matches with Europe. among America’s golfing anything and everything It’s a position he seems elite just doesn’t work about how the U.S. preto covet, and one that he against a European team pares for the cup. arguably deserves after that always seems to The fact there was even making 11 Ryder Cup find it on its own. a task force to begin with teams in a row. “I think it’s a great wasn’t just because the Win, and it takes some opportunity for us to U.S. team lost for the of the sting out of what do something special,” eighth time in the last has been a less-thanMickelson said Sunday. 10 Cups. It was because stellar Ryder Cup career “We have been given, Mickelson had enough for Mickelson. the first time in 20 years of the high-handed way Lose, and maybe it’s that I’ve been involved Tom Watson went about time to own up to the in the Ryder Cup, actual captaining the team in fact that trying to manu- input, actual say, kind the lopsided win by the Europeans. facture camaraderie of ownership, if you
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ROUNDUP
Comets win in straight sets at Princeton Fillies, Prophets pick up Three Rivers victories; Cougars beat Warren in Lanark By SVM Sports Staff
Emma Sitzmore had 11 assists.
The Newman volleyball team continued its solid play in Three Rivers East matches with a 25-22, 25-18 win over host Princeton on Tuesday. Madalyn Wilson led Newman (10-6, 6-1) with 10 kills and four aces, while Mady Ferris added 19 digs. Also for the Comets, Hannah Wilson recorded four blocks, with Madison Craft (8) and Cate Payan (6) combining for 14 assists.
Sherrard def. Fulton 25-22, 21-25, 25-17: Rachael Huiz-
enga put down eight kills, while Brooke Huizenga added seven kills and seven digs for the Steamers in a home loss to the Tigers. Also for Fulton, Jensen Schrader had 14 assists, and Jordan Price added seven digs and five kills. Prophetstown def. Hall 25-18, 19-25, 25-13: Courtney
Morrison def. Rockridge Pierceson slammed 18 kills to 25-18, 25-20: Kassidee Church lead the Prophets past the Red
had 12 kills to lead the Fillies Devils. Also for Prophetstown (7-6), past the visiting Rockets. Also for Morrison, Lauren Vos Lexi Rangel had 15 assists, three had five digs and four kills, and stuff blocks and two aces, Han-
Tuesday’s stars Courtney Pierceson, Prophetstown, 18 kills Kassidee Church, Morrison, 12 kills Madalyn Wilson, Newman, 10 kills, 4 aces Kenzie Dusing, Polo, 20 assists Michal Schuler, Faith, 12 kills, 8 aces
Madeline Prestegaard had a team-high nine kills for AFC, while Bryce Gittleson added seven digs and an ace. Also for the Raiders, Emily Shrimplin had 13 assists, with Jaynee Prestegaard adding five kills and three blocks.
Dakota def. Amboy 25-13, 25-21: The Clippers dropped an
NUIC Northwest match on the road. Delaney Wilhelm ripped six kills, and Hallie Nauman spiked nah McKinney had 10 assists, four more for Amboy (7-4, and Dena Johnson and Taylor 4-3). Karlee Doege had eight digs, and Emma Lindenmeyer Swanson each had 13 digs. Aquin def. AFC 25-15, 25-17: dished 13 assists. The Raiders couldn’t keep up Eastland def. Warren 25-14, with Aquin in a loss in Freeport. 25-17: The Cougars rolled to
a win against the Warriors in Lanark. Pecatonica def. Polo 25-18, 25-18: The Marcos went on the
road and were handed a two-set loss by the Indians. Justine Gorzny led Polo with six kills, and Kenzie Dusing added 20 assists in the loss. Falcons win twice: Faith Christian won a pair of matches in Grand Detour, knocking off Tri-State 25-18, 25-19 and Rivermont 25-7, 25-10. Megan Hill had 29 service points, Michal Schuler had 12 kills and eight aces, and Meghan Van Buren added 15 set assists.
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Sauk Valley’s Tori Smoode (8) tries to block a spike by Highland’s Sarah Nyen during Tuesday’s Arrowhead Conference match at SVCC in Dixon. The Skyhawks won 25-12, 25-16, 25-18.
Highland has no answer for Sauk SPIKE
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t “We were able to dominate our side of the floor, and we’ve got some great passers and great hitters we can rely on,” Koch added. “The passes tonight weren’t just good, they were great, and that makes the offense run well and helps us keep pushing.” The Skyhawks jumped out to 4-0 leads in each of the first two sets, and pushed both of those margins to 16-7. They led 20-11 in all three sets, including the third one after Highland had gotten within 12-11 before a Sauk sideout and seven-point service run by Soddy. O’Brien had three kills in the run, and Taylor Pullan added a block. “Those early leads really get us going,” Blair said. “We knew they were a good defensive team, so we wanted to set the tone right off the bat. We got great passes and sets, and put the ball down, and everybody contributed. “It feels good to get a win with everybody involved, and not have to rely on one person to get the job done.” The Cougars made a run in the final set, pulling within 22-18 on the last of Kate Stykel’s team-high nine kills. But a tip-kill by Hannah Peterson, a hitting error by Highland, and a stuff block by Peterson (8 kills, 4 blocks, 6 points) closed out the match. Sauk out-killed Highland 31-18, and had nine fewer errors (23 to 32) in the match. The Skyhawks also stuffed
Sauk Valley def. Highland 25-12, 25-16, 25-18 Star of the match: Bailey O’Brien, Sauk, 17 kills, 10 digs, 8 points, 2 aces Key performers: Hannah Peterson, Sauk, 8 kills, 4 blocks, 6 points, 1 ace; Samantha Soddy, Sauk, 14 assists, 13 points, 12 digs; Kacey Koch, Sauk, 11 assists, 10 points, 3 aces; Chelsi Blair, Sauk, 14 digs, 2 assists; Kate Stykel, Highland, 9 kills Up next: Sauk Valley at Black Hawk, 6:30 p.m. Thursday eight blocks to the Cougars’ one, and had had six aces to Highland’s two. Bubby Doubler and Emily Edler led Highland with nine digs each, and Nicole Carlson set for 15 assists. Sarah Nyen added three kills and a block, with Taylor Haag spiking two kills and Taniya Ritenour serving three points. “We knew they were going to hit it at us hard, and we even worked on it in practice [Monday],” said Doubler, whose nine digs shared the team lead with Edler. “But we weren’t even ready for how they did it tonight. We got behind early, and it seemed like everybody had their heads down. We just needed to get back up quicker and push harder, but they made it hard for us to do that.”
t “What Josi really did well was when Kaylee was in the back row,” Dykeman said. “She was really looking at what the block was doing in front of her and going to the middles and the outsides and distributing the ball well. Just her decisions with her sets were really, really good.” The Cavaliers (13-6, 3-1) were able to build leads early in sets by tipping, something Sterling was able to adjust to. Cara Alexander had 14 digs, and Olivia Pilgrim had 10 digs. “We had to pinch the middle because they were tipping center-short,” Borum said. “That’s an easy fix for us, because we’re used to it; we do it to them. It doesn’t feel too good for them to do it to us.” It was Martin finishing it off in the second set, then doing it again in the third. LaSalle-Peru briefly took a 22-21 lead in the second set before Sterling tied it, then Martin rattled off three kills in a row to finish the set. Martin duplicated that in the third set, getting kills on the final two points to end the game. “It means a lot that they can trust me to put the ball away in situations like that,” Martin said. “I feel
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Sterling’s Josi Borum (2) sets the ball Tuesday against LaSalle-Peru at Musgrove Fieldhouse. Borum dished 33 assists in Sterling’s 19-25, 25-22, 25-21 win. like toward the end of the game, we really cracked down and we started doing everything right. It makes it easier for Josi to set it, because then they have to be honest when the ball is right with them. It’s pretty awesome to have them look up to me because they have confidence in me.” LaSalle-Peru led 12-6 early in the third set before Sterling came back, getting a pair of aces from
Pilgrim, a kill from Martin and a tip from Borum to tie the game 13-13. The set was tied three more times, the last at 19-19, before Sterling scored six of the final eight points for the win. “We just had to focus and remember what we were playing for,” Martin said. “This is a conference match, and we haven’t won conference since 2012. That’s one of our goals for this year,
so we just really had to focus and hold each other accountable and start playing how we can play.” Sterling never led in the first set, though the Warriors spent most of the set within a few points. Two of LaSalle-Peru’s last three points in the set came from Martin spikes which sailed out of bounds. “We had 18 unforced errors in that first set,” Dykeman said. “We did a lot of the work for them.”
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t “It’s not normal,” Stillman Valley coach Jamie McCarty said of having a setter in the middle. “But it allows us to play to our strengths. We have a dynamic group of players that allow us to play a certain way.” Anderson set hitters Macy Weaver and Grace Timm throughout the two sets, and the two proved to be too much for Dixon. Weaver, a Division I basketball recruit heading to Arkansas, used an unorthodox swing and her 6-foot, 4-inch frame to collect a match-high 10 kills. Timm added seven. Dixon (11-6) had a slow start in the first set and trailed by as much as 16-8. But the Duchesses went on a run with some timely kills from Long and solid defense from the back row. Dixon cut the deficit to 23-22, but couldn’t pull out the win. The second set opened in Dixon’s favor, jumping out to a quick 2-0 lead, but couldn’t hold serve. Just a bit later, the Cardinals (16-3) rattled off 10 consecutive points to push their lead to 15-5, and Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com the Duchesses couldn’t Dixon’s Brenna Melvin (right) its the ball over the net recover. while Stillman Valley’s Olivia Kerr tries to block her “We have to learn to play during Tuesday’s Big Northern match at Lancaster faster,” said Long, who had a team-high seven Gym. The Duchesses lost 25-23, 25-10.
kills and 10 digs. “Our defense has to control the ball, and we have to get into our system fast. It’s something we have to be better at.” For Dixon, learning to play with a lack of traditional big hitters has been puzzle this season. Long is the team’s top hitter, and at 5-4, she has to have her timing just right. It’s been a process, as she plays libero on her club team in the offseason, and switched to the hitter position for the first time in her career with Dixon last season. So the answer the Duchesses came up with was to run an offense aimed to confuse opposing blockers. Dixon will run several players to the net, then, ideally, find the hitter without two blockers in her face. But that creativity was nowhere to be seen on Tuesday, as the Duchesses couldn’t get that going. Instead, they played what coach Bunyan Cocar called a “vanilla” offense. “We had no wrinkle to what we were doing,” Cocar said. “[The Cardinals] are big, and it took a while for us to adjust. We couldn’t hit around their blocks.” Maddy Melvin led Dixon with 12 assists, while Ashlyn Horn had 10 digs. Also, Abbie Devine had three kills.
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BOYS ROUNDUP
Ahlers leads pack Newman cross country dominates Three Rivers meet By SVM Sports Staff
The Newman boys cross country team dominated the Three Rivers Conference boys meet held Tuesday at Baker Park in Kewanee. The Comets had 29 points, well ahead of runner-up Rockridge, which had 72. Rounding out the top five were Hall (93), St. Bede (96) and Erie-Prophetstown (114). Chris Ahlers led the way for Newman with a first-place finish, as he covered the 3-mile Baker Park course in 16 minutes, 41 seconds. He was 18 seconds ahead of teammate Spencer Mauch. Morrison’s Koby Brackemyer was third in 17:04, while the Comets’ Shay Hafner was fourth in 17:09. Erie-Prophetstown’s Chris Bonnell was 10th in 17:58, while Bureau Valley was paced by Bradley Sierens, 12th in 18:14. Sterling 18, Moline 37: Dewey Landis and Jake Gebhardt finished 1-2 as the Golden Warriors raced past the Maroons at Hoover Park.
Tuesday’s stars Chris Ahlers, Newman XC, won TRAC meet in 16:41 Dewey Landis & Jake Gebhardt, Sterling XC, finished 1-2, respectively Petr Smid, Oregon soccer, 2 goals
Oregon 5, Winnebago 0: Petr Smid knocked in a pair of goals as the Hawks handled the visiting Indians. Also for Oregon, Eli Rufer, Alex Sitze and Eduardo Guzman each had goals, while Berto Dominguez and Skylar Carlson delivered assists. Dixon loses to Genoa-Kingston in PKs: The Dukes had a chance
Landis won in 16:40, 2 seconds to clinch their first Big Northern ahead of Gebhardt. Rockets 5th at Genoa: Dawson conference title since 2007 with a Smith finished fifth overall with a win, but fell to the Cogs in penalty time of 15:50 to lead Rock Falls to kicks, 3-2, in Genoa. fifth place at the nine-team Matt The two teams ended regulaWalter Invitational at Walcamp tion tied at 1-1, but G-K was able to score three goals in the penalty Forest Preserve in Genoa. The Rockets had 150 points, kicks while the Dukes scored twice. Tri-State 9, Faith Christian 3: behind Hampshire (43), Richmond-Burton (47), Burlington Drew Robertson scored a pair of Central (72) and Marengo (129). goals for the Falcons in a home loss to Tri-State. Boys soccer Also for Faith Christian, Ben BierYorkville 6, Sterling 0: The Foxes were too much for the Golden deman scored on a penalty kick, Warriors (10-3) in Yorkville. and dished one assist.
GIRLS ROUNDUP
Weidner, McKenna duel in Kewanee Comets XC wins TRAC meet; Sterling tops Moline By SVM Sports Staff
Paced by second-place finisher Teagan McKenna, the Newman girls cross country team earned top honors in the Three Rivers Conference meet held Tuesday at Baker Park in Kewanee. The Comets had 43 points, comfortably ahead of runner-up BV, which had 64. Rounding out the field were Erie-Prophetstown (68), Princeton (90), Hall (95) and Sherrard (150). McKenna finished with a time of 20 minutes, 13 seconds, behind only the Storm’s Haley Weidner, who won in 19:58. E-P’s Mackenzie Clary was 7th in 22:28.
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Newman cross country runner Chris Ahlers won the Three Rivers meet in Kewanee in 16:41.
TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys golf Tuesday’s results
Three Rivers Conference Tournament
at Emerald Hill, Sterling Par 72 Team scores 1. Riverdale 329, 2. Newman 351, 3. Princeton 361, 4. Orion 361, 5. Rockridge 362, 6. Prophetstown 365, 7. Bureau Valley 386, 8. Kewanee 394, 9. St. Bede 396, 10. Fulton 398, 11. Morrison 403, 12. Sherrard 416, 13. Erie 416, 14. Hall 428 Top 10 individuals 1.Tyler Bussert (Riverdale) 75, 2. Anthony Ruthey (Riverdale) 78, 3. Cody Britt (Newman) 82, 4. Jason Sikkema (Fulton) 83, 5. Jackson Westen (Prophetstown) 83, 6. Gannon Haskins (Riverdale) 85, 7. Jaden Taylor (Prophetstown) 85, 8. Bryce Grafton (Orion) 85, 9. Jacob Rude (Newman) 85, 10. Landon Taets (Orion) 85 Other Riverdale scores: Ryan Bussert 91, Tanner Reed 94, Kade Jenkins 103 Other Newman scores: Cael Sanders 91, KC Knack 93, Ryan Rude 98, JD Ackert 109 Princeton scores: Colby Robbins 88, Conner Alter 90, Billy Carr 91, Dillon Wright 92, Josh Eggers 98, Jake Farraher 99 Other Orion scores: Brady Grafton 91, Reece Hoist 100, Alex Nimrick 122, Tyler Battin WD Rockridge scores: Carson Hall 89, Blake Heald 89, Justin Foy 91, Jimmy Johnson 93, John Powell 102, Grant Oetting 110 Other Prophetstown scores: Jackson Ames 95, Harrison Ames 102, Kyle Sigel 103, Aaron Hanrahan 116 Bureau Valley scores: Spencer Marquez 88, Ian Carl 96, Colton Novotny 99, Corbin Walsh 103, Allan Kerber 113, Trent DeVenney 126 Kewanee scores: Evan Becker 94, Sully Smith 98, Victor Robleto 99, Logan Bennison 103, Spencer Bailleu 112, Nick Gustafson 114 St. Bede scores: John Potthoff 91, Peyton Pyszka 96, Adam Lenkaitis 104, Devin Cook 105, Rory Dirks 108, Seth Ludford 109 Other Fulton scores: Andrew Schrader 94, Tim Outzen 107, Alex Hartman 114, Dylan Smith 115, Brady Schaver 117 Morrison scores: Jaeden Workman 95, Bryce Smith 97, Adam Lindstrom 103, Corbin Wilkens 108, Noah Van Zuiden 109, Ryan Damhoff 130 Sherrard scores: Ethan Earl 94, Dalton Gradert 97, Tyler Barner 110, Cole Swanson 115, Wyatt Rountree 117, Joe Ernat 118 Erie scores: Kale Orman 90, Caden Swift 95, Logan Eggers 112, Ben Grimes 119, Brady Anderson 142 Hall scores: Matthew Hoscheid 93, Hayden Nielsen 105, Chance Resetich 111, Pablo Lule 119, Patrick Couser 122, Connor Whitten 123
Girls golf
Sterling 17, Moline 39:
The Golden Warriors had Submitted photo the top three finishers on Bureau Valley’s Haley Weidner (6) and Newman’s Teagan McKenna (35) run their way to a win against during the Three Rivers meet at Baker Park in Kewanee. Weidner won in 19:58, the Maroons at Hoover while McKenna was second in 20:13. Park. medalist honors with a Maggie McPherson Tuesday’s stars 5-over-par 42 as the Carwon the race in 19:58, dinals clipped the CouMaggie McPherson, Sterling XC, 1st in 19:58 followed close by Madigars at Lake Erie. lyn Barnhart (20:05) and Haley Weidner, Bureau Valley XC, 1st at TRAC Megan Barnhart (20:23). Madison Newton and meet in 19:58 Rockets 7th at Genoa: Riley Redell added 46s for Sera Bebon, Erie golf, medalist with 5-over-par 42 Rock Falls finished with Erie. Hayley Guilinger, West Carroll golf, medalist with 150 points and placed Grace Norton was low 6-over-par 42 seventh at the eight-team for Eastland with 43. Matt Walter Invitational Tennis meet at Fairways Golf Emma Boze was ninth with held at Walcamp Forest Morris 3, Sterling 2: The a 102. Julia Hoffman shot a Club in Rochelle. Preserve in Genoa. Golden Warriors went on Bailee Fortney (13th, Geneseo won the team 103 to finish 12th. the road and dropped a West Carroll 211, Galechampionship with a 379. 20:05) and Alex Gomez close one to the Redskins. Yorkville’s Kait Natividad Hayley Guilinger na 222: (15th, 20:19) led the way was the individual med- fired a 6-over-par 42 as Sterling’s No. 1 doubles for the Rockets. the Thunder topped the team of Abby Aitken and alist, shooting a 74. Golf Rachel Spencer was low Pirates at Sandburr Run Sonia Chino and the No. Sterling second at con3 team of Kennedy Shank ference meet: The Ster- for Sterling with a 94. She in Thomson. ling Golden Warriors shot placed third. Abby Sheets Eri e 188, Ea st l a nd and Kylie Burkett each a 398 at the NIB-12 girls shot a 99 to finish sixth. 206: Sera Bebon earned won three-set matches.
at Fairways Golf Club, Rochelle Par 66 NIB-12 Conference Tournament
GENESEO 379, STERLING 398, YORKVILLE 417, LASALLE-PERU 444 Medalist: Kait Natividad (Y) 74 Sterling scores: Rachel Spencer 94, Abby Sheets 99, Emma Boze 102, Julia Hoffman 103, Averi Heintzelman 107, Jessica Rahn 109 at Lake Erie Par 37
ERIE 188, EASTLAND 206 Medalist: Sera Bebon (Erie) 42 Other Erie scores: Madison Newton 46, Riley Redell 46, Lexus Georgean 53, Calisa Steel 60, Lindsay Weber 71 Eastland scores: Grace Norton 43, Emma Norton 52, Lydia Coatney 55, Chloe Anderson 56, Jenna French 56, Naomi Mullen 71 at Sandburr Run, Thomson Par 36
WEST CARROLL 211, GALENA 222 Medalist: Hayley Guilinger (WC) 42 Other West Carroll scores: Emily Suiter 51, Alyssa Smith 58, Hannah Guilinger 60, Emily Hartman 66, Hannah Brigham 77
Boys cross country Tuesday’s results at Hoover Park, Sterling 3 miles
STERLING 18, MOLINE 37
Sikkema 4th, Westen 5th with matching 83s TOUGH
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t For Sikkema, a shaky short game resulted in a score he wasn’t entirely pleased with. “I hit my driver really well, I hit a lot of fairways, and then my wedges were always close to the green, but I didn’t putt very good,” Sikkema said. Westen was pleased that he held it together under some difficult circumstances. “I just had to keep my head up the entire round and push through it, despite the conditions today,” Westen said. “I definitely have some things to sharpen up before regional, but I’m happy with my score today.” The Prophets finished sixth as a team at 365.
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Prophetstown’s Jackson Ames takes an approach shot on No. 10 during the Three Rivers golf tournament at Emerald Hill. Ames shot 95. Other area squads were Bureau Valley (7th, 386), Fulton (10th, 398), Morrison (11th, 403) and Erie (13th, 416). The medalist was River-
dale junior Tyler Bussert, who fired a 75 to top teammate Anthony Ruthey by three shots. Also the medalist as a freshman, Bussert was
the runner-up to teammate Joe Ibarra after a one-hole playoff a year ago in Morrison. “Last year finishing second kind of stung, but Joe won, so it wasn’t that bad,” Bussert said. “It’s relieving to finish first because that was my goal. Finishing second last year, I wanted to win this year. I knew Anthony [Ruthey] was playing good, so I had to really bring my A game today.” Bussert balanced out six bogeys with birdies on Nos. 7, 12 and 18. He stayed patient, and limited the damage when necessary. “I knew I couldn’t make anything more than a bogey out there, and I knew I was going to have bogeys,” Bussert said. “When I did have a bogey, I just had to keep a level head out there.”
Top 5 finishers 1. Dewey Landis (S) 16:40, 2. Jake Gebhardt (S) 16:42, 3. Stojanovic (M) 17:22, 4. Bryce Tessman (S) 17:36, 5. Isaiah Moorman (S) 17:39 Other Sterling runners: 6. Mikio Martinez 17:40, 22. Dillon Nitz 20:34, 23. Jake Wike 20:35, 24. Jonathan Abele 20:37, 25. Andrew Ivarson 20:42, 26. Sam Janssen 20:51.47, 27. Ruben Leal 20:51.73, 29. Johnson 21:44, 30. Andrew Valentino 21:46, 34. Miguel Huaracha 23:24, 35. Kaden Wolf 23:37.17
Three Rivers Conference Meet
at Baker Park, Kewanee 3 miles Team scores 1. Newman 29, 2. Rockridge 72, 3. Hall 93, 4. St. Bede 96, 5. Erie-Prophetstown 114, 6. Bureau Valley 127, 7. Sherrard 142, 8. Kewanee 227, 9. Princeton 239
Top 5 finishers 1. Chris Ahlers (Newman) 16:41, 2. Spencer Mauch (Newman) 16:59, 3. Koby Brackemyer (Morrison) 17:04, 4. Shay Hafner (Newman) 17:09, 5. Westley Schmidt (Hall) 17:20 Other Newman runners: 6. Matt Hodge 17:29, 20. Quentin Larson 18:49, 26. Ben Sheats 19:31, 44. Lucas Velasquez 21:42 Erie-Prophetstown runners: 10. Chris Bonnell 17:58, 18. Ben DeNeve 18:34, 21. Chris Link 18:49, 35. Max Weidel 20:21, 41. Owen Abell 20:52, 46. Alex Abell 21:45, 68. Zakk Pritchard 30:03 Bureau Valley runners: 12. Bradley Sierens 18:14, 19. Kurt Bitting 18:43, 28. Austin Catton 19:39, 34. Trevor Griffin 20:14, 45. Allen Guenther 21:43, 54. Tyson Wagner 23:21, 55. Robert Aukes 23:51
Matt Walter Invitational
at Walcamp Forest Preserve, Genoa 3 miles Team scores 1. Hampshire 43, 2. Richmond-Burton 47, 3. Burlington Central 72, 4. Marengo 129, 5. Rock Falls 150, 6. Byron 153, 7. Rochelle 179, 8. Harvard 200, 9. GenoaKingston 241 Top 5 finishers 1. Chase Sarver (Byron) 15:24, 2. Jacob Oury (Hampshire) 15:26, 3. Ryan Hommowun (Richmond-Burton) 15:30, 4. William Matushek (Hampshire) 15:32, 5. Dawson Smith (Rock Falls) 15:50 Other Rock Falls runners: 19. Matt Laws 16:44, 36. Colton Peterson 17:40, 44. Jerome Warren 18:05, 46. Drew Henson 18:12, 47. Javier DeLaTorre 18:17, 51. Jose Hernandez 18:24
Girls cross country Tuesday’s results at Hoover Park, Sterling 3 miles
STERLING 17, MOLINE 39 Top 5 finishers 1. Maggie McPherson (S) 19:58, 2. Madilyn Barnhart (S) 20:05, 3. Megan Barnhart (S) 20:23, 4. Wolf (M) 20:36, 5. Madison Bland (S) 20:42 Other Sterling runners: 7. Erin Long 20:59, 10. Aailiyah Gaffey 22:52, 12. Andrea Cervantes 23:20, 13. Tylor O’Brien 23:21, 15. Alyssa Hobbs 23:45, 17. Jenna Truesdell 23:51, 18. Sophia Brown 23:56, 20. Madison Anderson 24:05, 21. Megan Geiger 24:35, 22. Claire Steinhagen 25:03, 24. Daniella Chino 26:11, 25. Tiara Munoz 26:38, 26. Brynlee Wolfe 26:49, 27. Samantha Smith 27:18, 30. Abby Nitz 28:09, 31. Haley Schmidt 28:12
Three Rivers Conference Meet
at Baker Park, Kewanee 3 miles Team scores 1. Newman 43, 2. Bureau Valley 64, 3. Erie-Prophetstown 68, 4. Princeton 90, 5. Hall 95, 6. Sherrard 150 Top 5 finishers 1. Haley Weidner (Bureau Valley) 19:58, 2. Teagan McKenna (Newman) 20:13, 3. Jenna Parente (Hall) 21:45, 4. Lauren McMillan (Princeton) 21:48, 5. Paige Stropes (Orion) 21:56 Other Newman runners: 9. Rosa Juarez 22:32, 12. Kelsey Simpson 22:40, 13. Natalie Amezola 22:45, 15. Carlie Sherman 22:50, 20. Kate Bonnell 23:57, 22. Jillienne Roe 24:13 Other Bureau Valley runners: 10. Heather Williams 22:34, 14. Hannah Williams 22:47, 21. Savanah Wall 24:13, 27. Sydney Sweenie 24:44, 33. Kaitlin Mungia 25:40, 34. Marissa Mungia 25:42, 35. Nataleigh Nugent 25:44 Erie-Prophetstown runners: 7. Mackenzie Clary 22:28, 8. Makayla Dornbush 22:30, 16. Jayden Grunder 23:08, 18. Olivia Miniel 23:26, 31. Lauren Sibley 25:26, 32. Stephanie Sandrock 25:35, 47. Michelle Cooney 27:09, 50. Aly Wetzell 27:42, 51. Heide Gallagher 27:48
Matt Walter Invitational
at Walcamp Forest Preserve, Genoa 3 miles Team scores 1. Richmond-Burton 47, 2. Hampshire 73, 3. Rochelle 89, 4. Elgin St. Edward 92, 5. Byron 110, 6. Genoa-Kingston 123, 7. Rock Falls 150, 8. Harvard 164 Top 5 finishers 1. Megan Safranski (Burlington Central) 17:48, 2. Marie Mayer (Hampshire) 18:33, 3. Emma Hildreth (Byron) 18:34, 4. Emma Langlois (Richmond-Burton) 18:42, 5. Sophia Oury (Hampshire) 18:50 Rock Falls runners: 13. Bailee Fortney 20:05, 15. Alex Gomez 20:19, 39. Erin Porter 21:46, 53. Britney Shipman 23:21, 63. Miranda Hewitt 27:42, 64. Nalleli Diaz 28:00
Girls tennis Tuesday’s result at Morris
MORRIS 3, STERLING 2 Singles 1. Megan Davy (M) def. Anna Ivarson 6-0, 6-2 2. Alyssa Larsen (M) def. Katelyn Grell 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 Doubles 1. Abby Aitken, Sonia Chino (S) def. Jenna Steil, Paulie Stevens 7-6 (7-5), 2-6, 10-4 2. Abbie Borgstrom, Emily Lamaze (M) def. Kinsey Zacharski, Maddie Heffelfinger 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) 3. Kennedy Shank, Kylie Burkett (S) def. Rose Tibbott, Erin Kindelspire 7-5, 4-6, 10-7
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TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 3 0 0 1.000 81 45 N.Y. Jets 1 2 0 .333 62 78 Miami 1 2 0 .333 64 67 Buffalo 1 2 0 .333 71 68 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 2 1 0 .667 42 53 Indianapolis 1 2 0 .333 81 95 Tennessee 1 2 0 .333 42 57 Jacksonville 0 3 0 .000 54 84 North W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 3 0 0 1.000 57 44 Pittsburgh 2 1 0 .667 65 66 Cincinnati 1 2 0 .333 56 75 Cleveland 0 3 0 .000 54 84 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 3 0 0 1.000 84 57 Kansas City 2 1 0 .667 69 49 Oakland 2 1 0 .667 80 79 San Diego 1 2 0 .333 87 73
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
East W L T Pct PF PA 3 0 0 1.000 92 27 2 1 0 .667 77 60 2 1 0 .667 63 61 1 2 0 .333 68 92 South W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 2 1 0 .667 104 91 Tampa Bay 1 2 0 .333 70 101 Carolina 1 2 0 .333 76 70 New Orleans 0 3 0 .000 79 96 North W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 3 0 0 1.000 64 40 Green Bay 2 1 0 .667 75 67 Detroit 1 2 0 .333 81 85 Chicago 0 3 0 .000 45 83 West W L T Pct PF PA Los Angeles 2 1 0 .667 46 63 Seattle 2 1 0 .667 52 37 San Francisco 1 2 0 .333 73 83 Arizona 1 2 0 .333 79 63
Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington
Thursday’s game Miami at Cincinnati, 8:25 p.m. Sunday’s games Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 8:30 a.m. Carolina at Atlanta, noon Tennessee at Houston, noon Seattle at N.Y. Jets, noon Detroit at Chicago, noon Buffalo at New England, noon Cleveland at Washington, noon Oakland at Baltimore, noon Denver at Tampa Bay, 3:05 p.m. Los Angeles at Arizona, 3:25 p.m. New Orleans at San Diego, 3:25 p.m. Dallas at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m. Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Monday’s game N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.
College football Big Ten East Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Michigan 1-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 Maryland 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000 Ohio State 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000 Indiana 0-0 .000 2-1 .667 Michigan State 0-1 .000 2-1 .667 Penn State 0-1 .000 2-2 .500 Rutgers 0-1 .000 2-2 .500 West Nebraska 1-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 Wisconsin 1-0 1.000 4-0 1.000 Iowa 1-0 .000 3-1 .750 Minnesota 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000 Purdue 0-0 .000 2-1 .667 Illinois 0-0 .000 1-2 .333 Northwestern 0-1 .000 1-3 .250 Saturday’s games Northwestern at Iowa, 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Rutgers at Ohio State, 11 a.m. (BTN) Purdue at Maryland, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Michigan, 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Illinois at Nebraska, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN/2) Minnesota at Penn State, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Michigan State at Indiana, 7 p.m. (BTN)
State schedule Saturday’s games Illinois State at North Dakota State, 1 p.m. Northern Illinois at Ball State, 2:30 p.m. Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa, 4 p.m. Eastern Illinois at SE Missouri State, 6 p.m. Western Illinois at South Dakota State, 6 p.m.
AP Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Alabama (50) 4-0 1511 1 2. Ohio St. (4) 3-0 1440 2 3. Louisville (6) 4-0 1409 3 4. Michigan (1) 4-0 1292 4 5. Clemson 4-0 1267 5 6. Houston 4-0 1239 6 7. Stanford 3-0 1166 7 8. Wisconsin 4-0 1084 11 9. Texas A&M 4-0 1036 10 10. Washington 4-0 986 9 11. Tennessee 4-0 909 14 12. Florida St. 3-1 804 13 13. Baylor 4-0 729 16 14. Miami 3-0 696 15 15. Nebraska 4-0 640 20 16. Mississippi 2-2 540 23 17. Michigan St. 2-1 527 8 18. Utah 4-0 493 24 19. San Diego St. 3-0 304 22 20. TCU 3-1 241 NR 21. Arkansas 3-1 239 17 22. Texas 2-1 217 21 23. Florida 3-1 176 19 24. Boise St. 3-0 163 NR 25. Georgia 3-1 142 12 Others receiving votes: Arizona St. 135, Oklahoma 120, North Dakota St. 58, West Virginia 51, Virginia Tech 38, Colorado 33, North Carolina 26, Iowa 25, UCLA 22, Auburn 18, LSU 17, W. Michigan 14, Wake Forest 9, Memphis 6, Maryland 2, Toledo 1. Top 25 schedule Thursday’s game No. 6 Houston vs. UConn, 7 p.m. Friday’s game No. 7 Stanford at No. 10 Washington, 8 p.m. Saturday’s games No. 1 Alabama vs. Kentucky, 6 p.m. No. 2 Ohio State vs. Rutgers, 11 a.m. No. 3 Louisville at No. 5 Clemson, 7 p.m. No. 4 Michigan vs. No. 8 Wisconsin, 2:30 p.m. No. 9 Texas A&M at South Carolina, 3 p.m. No. 11 Tennessee at No. 25 Georgia, 2:30 p.m. No. 12 Florida State vs. North Carolina, 2:30 p.m. No. 13 Baylor at Iowa State, 11 a.m. No. 14 Miami at Georgia Tech, 11 a.m. No. 15 Nebraska vs. Illinois, 2:30 p.m. No. 16 Mississippi vs. Memphis, 6 p.m. No. 17 Michigan State at Indiana, 7 p.m. No. 18 Utah at California, 5 p.m. No. 19 San Diego State at South Alabama, 7 p.m. No. 20 Arkansas vs. Alcorn State, 11 a.m. No. 21 TCU vs. Oklahoma, 4 p.m. No. 22 Texas at Oklahoma State, 11 a.m. No. 23 Florida at Vanderbilt, 11 a.m. No. 24 Boise State vs. Utah State, 9:15 p.m.
MLB American League
East Division W L Pct GB z-Boston 92 65 .586 — Toronto 87 70 .554 5 Baltimore 85 72 .541 7 New York 81 76 .516 11 Tampa Bay 65 92 .414 27 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Cleveland 91 66 .580 — Detroit 84 73 .535 7 Kansas City 80 77 .510 11 Chicago 76 81 .484 15 Minnesota 56 101 .357 35 West Division W L Pct GB x-Texas 93 65 .589 — Seattle 83 74 .529 9½ Houston 83 75 .525 10 Los Angeles 70 87 .446 22½ Oakland 67 89 .429 25 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division
Tuesday’s results N.Y. Yankees 6, Boston 4 Toronto 5, Baltimore 1 Detroit 12, Cleveland 0 Kansas City 4, Minnesota 3, 11 innings Texas 6, Milwaukee 4 Houston 8, Seattle 4 Chicago White Sox 13, Tampa Bay 6 Oakland at L.A. Angels, late Today’s games Seattle at Houston, 1:10 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 6:10 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 6:15 p.m. Milwaukee at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at White Sox, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Thursday’s games Cleveland at Detroit, 12:10 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 6:15 p.m. Tampa Bay at White Sox, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. Tuesday’s box score
WHITE SOX 13, RAYS 6 Tampa Bay Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Frsythe dh 5 0 0 0 Eaton rf 5 2 2 1 C.Dckrs lf 4 0 2 1 Ti.Andr ss 5 2 3 3 Lngoria 3b 3 0 0 0 Me.Cbrr lf 5 1 2 2 Maile 1b 2 0 0 0 Shuck pr-lf 0 1 0 0 B.Mller 1b 3 0 0 0 Abreu 1b 4 1 0 0 Decker rf 2 0 0 0 Mornea dh 3 1 1 0 Mahtook cf 4 1 2 0 Coat ph-dh 1 0 1 1 Casali c 4 2 2 1 T.Frzer 3b 5 1 2 1 A.Rmrez ss 4 1 1 2 Avila c 2 1 0 0 Shaffer rf-3b 4 1 3 0 C.Snchz 2b 5 1 1 0 Qrecuto 2b 4 1 1 2 Le.Grca cf 4 2 2 3 Totals 39 6 11 6 Totals 39 13 14 11 Tampa Bay 020 100 003 — 6 Chicago 323 020 03x — 13 E–Ti.Anderson (14), B.Miller (19). LOB– Tampa Bay 7, Chicago 7. 2B–Casali (9), Shaffer 2 (4), Eaton (29), Ti.Anderson (20), T.Frazier (21), C.Sanchez (9). 3B– Querecuto (1), Le.Garcia (1). HR–Casali (8), Ti.Anderson (8), Me.Cabrera (14), Le.Garcia (1). SB–Eaton (13). IP H R ER BB SO Tampa Bay Cobb L,1-2 3 8 8 8 2 2 Geltz 1 0 0 0 0 2 Whitley 3 2/3 4 4 2 1 5 Eveland 1/3 2 1 1 2 0 Chicago Sale W,17-9 7 8 3 3 0 7 Beck 1 0 0 0 0 0 Albers 1 3 3 2 0 1 HBP–by Sale (Dickerson). T–2:57. A–14,798 (40,615).
National League
East Division W L Pct GB x-Washington 92 65 .586 — New York 84 74 .532 8½ Miami 78 79 .497 14 Philadelphia 70 86 .449 21½ Atlanta 63 92 .406 28 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Chicago 101 56 .643 — St. Louis 82 75 .522 19 Pittsburgh 77 80 .490 24 Milwaukee 71 87 .449 30½ Cincinnati 66 91 .420 35 West Division W L Pct GB x-Los Angeles 90 66 .577 — San Francisco 82 74 .526 8 Colorado 73 83 .468 17 San Diego 66 90 .423 24 Arizona 65 92 .414 25½ x-clinched division Tuesday’s results Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh 4 Washington 4, Arizona 2 N.Y. Mets 12, Miami 1 Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Texas 6, Milwaukee 4 St. Louis 12, Cincinnati 5 L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, late Colorado at San Francisco, late Today’s games Arizona at Washington, 6:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Miami, 6:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 9:10 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m. Thursday’s games Arizona at Washington, 12:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 8:10 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m. Tuesday’s box scores
CUBS 6, PIRATES 4 Chicago Pittsburgh ab r h bi ab r h bi Fowler cf 3 1 1 1 Jaso 1b 3 0 0 0 T.Wood p 0 0 0 0 Bell ph 0 0 0 0 Cahill p 0 0 0 0 Bstardo p 0 0 0 0 Mntgmry p 0 0 0 0 Nicasio p 0 0 0 0 Cntrras ph 1 0 0 0 Htchson p 0 0 0 0 Edwards p 0 0 0 0 A.Frzer ph 0 1 0 0 Grimm p 0 0 0 0 G.Plnco lf 5 0 2 1 Fe.Pena p 0 0 0 0 McCtchn cf 4 0 1 2 Coghlan rf-1b 4 0 2 3 Kang 3b 4 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 3 0 0 0 Joyce rf 3 1 1 0 Almora cf 2 1 2 0 Hanson pr 0 0 0 0 Zobrist lf 3 0 0 0 S.Rdrgz 2b 5 0 2 0 M.Mntro c 4 1 0 0 Crvelli c 3 1 1 0 L Stlla 3b 5 0 0 0 Mercer ss 4 0 1 0 J.Baez ss 4 1 2 1 Vglsong p 1 0 0 0 Kwasaki 2b 3 2 1 0 S.Marte ph 1 0 0 0 Lackey p 1 0 0 0 LeBlanc p 0 0 0 0 Szczur ph-rf 2 0 0 0 Frees ph-1b 1 1 0 0 Totals 35 6 8 5 Totals 34 4 8 3 Chicago 030 100 002 – 6 Pittsburgh 010 000 003 – 4 E–G.Polanco (6), J.Baez (14), Kawasaki (1). DP–Chicago 3. LOB–Chicago 11, Pittsburgh 11. 2B–Fowler (25), Almora (9), Cervelli (14). 3B–Coghlan (2), Almora (1). SB– Coghlan (2), G.Polanco (16). S–Lackey (4). IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Lackey W,11-8 5 5 1 1 3 3 Wood H,12 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 Cahill H,3 1 0 0 0 0 1 Montgomery H,5 2/3 0 0 0 1 1 Edwards H,6 1 0 0 0 1 1 Grimm 1/3 3 3 3 2 0 Pena S,1-1 2/3 0 0 0 1 2 Pittsburgh Vogelsong L,3-7 5 4 4 4 5 5 LeBlanc 2 1 0 0 0 1 Bastardo 1 1 0 0 1 3 Nicasio 2/3 2 2 0 1 0 Hutchison 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 HBP–by Vogelsong (Baez). WP–Vogelsong, Lackey, Montgomery, Pena. PB–Montero. T–3:49. A–22,454 (38,362).
CARDINALS 12, REDS 5 Cincinnati St. Louis ab r h bi ab r h bi Schbler cf 5 1 2 2 Crpnter 1b 4 1 1 1 T.Holt pr-cf 0 0 0 0 Grichuk cf 5 2 2 1 E.Sarez 3b 5 2 3 0 Molina c 5 2 2 0 Votto 1b 5 1 3 2 Pscotty rf 3 1 1 0 Duvall lf 4 0 0 0 J.Prlta 3b 4 2 3 4 B.Phllp 2b 3 0 0 1 Moss lf 4 1 1 0 Irbrren 2b 1 0 0 0 Pham lf 0 0 0 0 Selsky rf 4 0 1 0 A.Diaz ss 4 1 1 4 Brnhart c 3 1 2 0 G.Grcia 2b 3 1 1 0 D Jesus ss 4 0 1 0 Wnwrght p 2 0 0 0 Stphnsn p 1 0 0 0 Duke p 0 0 0 0 Magill p 0 0 0 0 M.Adam ph 1 1 1 2 Renda ph 1 0 0 0 Bowman p 0 0 0 0 Sampson p 0 0 0 0 Hzlbker ph 1 0 0 0 Ohlndrf p 0 0 0 0 Rsnthal p 0 0 0 0 R.Cbrra ph 1 0 0 0 Kkhefer p 0 0 0 0 Cngrani p 0 0 0 0 Totals 37 5 12 5 Totals 36 12 13 12 Cincinnati 101 012 000 — 5 St. Louis 001 434 00x — 12 LOB–Cincinnati 9, St. Louis 5. 2B–Votto (31). HR–Schebler (9), Votto (28), Carpenter (20), Grichuk (24), J.Peralta (8), A.Diaz (17), M.Adams (16). SB–Duvall (6). CS–Carpenter (4). SF–B.Phillips (6). S–Stephenson (3). IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Stephenson L,2-3 4 5 5 5 1 4 Magill 1 2 3 3 2 1 Sampson 2/3 6 4 4 0 0 Ohlendorf 1 1/3 0 0 0 1 1 Cingrani 1 0 0 0 1 1 St. Louis Wainwri W,13-9 5 2/3 10 5 5 2 6 Duke H,25 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Bowman 1 0 0 0 0 1 Rosenthal 1 2 0 0 0 1 Kiekhefer 1 0 0 0 0 0 WP–Cingrani. T–3:17. A–34,286 (43,975).
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – As coach Mike McCarthy excused his players late Monday afternoon for the start of their bye week, sentiments about having the break so soon on their schedule were mixed. The passing game appears to be on better footing after a big first half by Aaron Rodgers and his receivers in the 34-27 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. So disrupting that momentum after two shaky outings to start the season wasn’t desired. But Green Bay’s pass defense might need some work, so the long layoff after only three games could be in the Packers’ favor. Especially when injuries to several key players left the defense short-handed against the Lions. “Initially, nobody really cares for an early bye,” defensive tackle Mike Daniels said. “But with all of the injuries that we have, it’s definitely good to have right now.” McCarthy agreed the team’s earliest bye week since 2013 – not long ago, of course – when the Packers also took a week off after just three games, comes at a good time. “It’s early, it’s different, but I think it’s obvious we need it,” McCarthy said Monday. Players quickly entered and exited the locker room after McCarthy wrapped up a team meeting. He said the team won’t be back together until next Monday, when Green Bay starts to prepare for a Sunday night matchup Oct. 9 against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field. “They just need to travel safe and spend the time with their loved ones and take care of themselves
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Sunday with a knee injury, though he felt he could have played. “I just think, overall, it helps our team just get back healthy,” Jones said about the bye week. The extensive injury list forced the Packers to play eight rookies on defense against the Lions, who stormed back from a 31-3 deficit to get within seven points in the final minutes. Kenny Clark, the team’s firstround draft pick, started his first game as Guion’s replacement, and helped Green Bay maintain its No. 1 ranking in the NFL for run defense. The Packers held Detroit, which played without injured running back Ameer Abdullah, to 50 rushing yards. Green Bay has allowed an average of 42.7 yards on the ground after three games, far ahead of No. 2-ranked Philadelphia’s average of 71 yards.
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Hawkeyes are hurtin’ outside Iowa seeks answers at WR after losing star VandeBerg to game plan for. But Ferentz said he IOWA CITY, Iowa – expects VandeBerg’s Outside of senior Matt teammates to make up VandeBerg, Iowa’s wide for his absence. receivers have been “This is hardly a crisis mostly disappointing this stage. I mean, we’re all season. really sorry Matt got hurt. The Hawkeyes likely Don’t get me wrong. I’m won’t be able to overnot minimizing that. But come the struggles of hey, we’re going to play,” that unit much longer Ferentz said. after losing VandeBerg to Iowa also have some options in the passing an injury. game beyond its receivers. VandeBerg hurt his Tight end George Kittle right foot in a non-conhas blossomed from a tact drill during practice blocker capable of makon Monday. Coach Kirk ing the occasional big Ferentz said Tuesday play to a crucial piece of that VandeBerg is out indefinitely that Iowa AP the offense. He has 191 would look into the pos- Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg will be out indef- yards receiving, including a 36-yard TD catch in sibility of a medical redinitely after injuring his foot in practice on Monday. last week’s ugly 14-7 win shirt if he can’t return in ard’s most trusted option star recruit who made at Rutgers. 2016. the transition from high in the passing game, Akrum Wadley, who VandeBerg caught a could end up being a big school quarterback, shares running back team-high 19 passes battled injuries through blow to an offense that duties with Daniels, for 284 yards and three has scored just 35 points camp and earlier this has proven he can be touchdowns through season. He’s caught just in its last two games. a receiving threat out four games, including a The Hawkeyes (3-1) host one pass, a 12-yarder, in of the backfield, as eviseven-reception perforhis first season as a conNorthwestern (1-3) on denced by a 26-yard mance in a blowout win tributor. Saturday. touchdown catch in that over Iowa State. Senior Riley McCarEven when VandeBerg win over the Cyclones. “You can’t really ron has earned Ferentz’s was around to draw the But Iowa will be in describe how much he big trouble if its young means to our team,” run- opposing defense’s atten- repeated praise for his receivers can’t make tion, Iowa’s receivers still improvement. McCarning back LeShun Danron is averaging just 18.8 their opponents respect struggled to get open. iels Jr. said. “With him yards receiving per game them. That could allow Sophomore Jerminic not being out there, it’s defenses to focus on though, and he’s hardly Smith has seven catches just a different feel.” stopping Iowa’s running for 97 yards and a touch- considered the kind of The loss of VandeBerg, down. Jay Scheel, a four- player that defenses have game. quarterback C.J. BeathBY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer
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Coghlan sparks Cubs past Pirates By the Associated Press
Chris Coghlan hit a three-run triple and John Lackey worked in and out of trouble over five innings, helping the Cubs beat the reeling Pirates 6-4 on Tuesday night in Chicago. Coghlan’s second-inning drive off the wall in right-center against Ryan Vogelsong (3-7) gave the NL Central champions all the offense they would need to win for the seventh time in their last eight games. Chicago improved to 101-56, the club’s highest victory total since it won 104 games in 1910. Dexter Fowler added an RBI double for Chicago. Lackey (11-8) worked around five hits and three
walks to win his last regular season start. Felix Pena recorded the final two outs for his first career save after Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run single off Justin Grimm to get the Pirates within two. Pena struck out Sean Rodriguez with the bases loaded to end the game. Vogelsong allowed four runs in five innings and fell to 0-3 with a 9.55 ERA in September. White Sox 13, Rays 6: Melky Cabrera and Leury Garcia homered to back Chris Sale, and the White Sox routed sloppy Tampa Bay in Chicago.
Sale (17-9) allowed three runs and eight hits with seven strikeouts over seven innings. Rays starter Alex Cobb (1-2) lasted three innings, allowing eight runs and eight hits in the Rays’ fifth straight loss. Cardinals 12, Reds 5: The Cardinals hit five home runs, including a grand slam by Aledmys Diaz, to back struggling starting pitcher Adam Wainwright and post a win over Cincinnati at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals scored their first 11 runs via homers, all of which came in a four-inning span after the Reds jumped to a 2-0 lead.
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What does the word “single” mean? Obviously, it depends upon context. It can be one (not two or more), or unmarried, or a baseball hit that gets a runner to first base. In today’s deal, a single suit caused numerous problems in a duplicate tournament. Every South was in four spades. Each faced the start of three rounds of clubs. After that, though, the paths diverged. What should the declarers have done? South was tempted to add an extra point (because of his good five-card suit) and open two no-trump. But the low doubleton club was a distinct minus feature. That North hand, as single raises go, on a scale from one to 10,
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Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.
Winning Wheels has openings for Certified C.N.A.’s. Starting Pay is $11/hr Weekend Warrior Program $12/hour.
If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.
Apply online at: www.winningwheels.com Or in person at Winning Wheels 701 E. 3rd St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Pre-employment drug screen, background check
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081
Iron Workers Local 498 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer
will take applications for their apprenticeship on the following dates: Monday, October 31, 2016 through Friday, November 11, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Applications will be available and must be filled out at: Local 498 JATC Office, 5640 Sockness Dr. Rockford, IL 61109
HACCP Coordinator Quality Specialist
The recruitment, selection, employment and training of Apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in the apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under the Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30. SM-ST08556-1002
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The City of Sterling offers an excellent work environment, fringe benefits, and IMRF pension. Salary is $57,000-$76,633 DOQ. If interested in this position, please submit a resume and job application to the City Manager’s office, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 or ddillow@sterling-il.gov. All applications must be received by 5pm on October 21, 2016. The City of Sterling is an equal opportunity employer. SM-ST09007-0929
Amboy C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the following position: 2nd Shift Custodian To apply go to www.roe47.org, Area Vacancies and complete application. Avonlea Cottage of Dixon Now Hiring Part Time Cook Must have food sanitation license Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 CDL Class A company drivers and owner operators wanted, home every night, no touch freight, paying percentage of the loads revenue, based out of Rochelle IL. Please call 1 815 562 1800. CDL Drivers FT Seasonal Help Wanted CDL class B min. Paid overtime. Apply in person or call Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd, Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248. Dental Assistant Part Time wanted for busy single office. dentist Qualifications include good people skills, organizational skills and team oriented. Ideal candidate must be able to learn and perform quickly. Computer skills are as asset but not required. Please send your resume to PO Box 108, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Experienced Custom Applicators Ag background a plus. FT positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248
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“The People Professionals” 102 S. Galena Ave 2nd floor, DIXON 815-835-3000 Now Hiring: •Construction •General Labor •Cook •Administrative Assistant •Machine Operator •Welder ------------Apply online at: hughes resources.com
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Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not accept knowingly advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential We problems. strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.
NEW TODAY WANTED Experienced Painters 2 or more years experience with brush/roll and spray. MUST HAVE valid driver's license 815-626-5289
Wanted P.T. COOK Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Primary Responsibilities
• Primary contact for the factory HACCP development, implementation, review and update. Manage all records, required by regulatory organizations and laws, pertaining to HACCP at the factory. • Function as a resource in the development, coordination and administering of HACCP related activities as dictated by the HACCP Plan. Also devise a follow up mechanism with each department as a means of ensuring compliance to those HACCP procedures. • Ensure process for internal verification programs, including the corrective action process as a means to ensure compliance to the HACCP program. • Ensure process for review of PPSRs and PCRs for potential impacts as related to HACCP change control as appropriate. • Be able to develop and present employee-training topics relative to HACCP and HACCP prerequisite programs. Train employees in HACCP, and HACCP Pre-requisite programs. • Responsible for providing timely feedback to the responsible parties for HACCP compliance. • Work directly with the engineering and maintenance departments on Sanitary Design of equipment and modifications prior and during installation as it pertains to HACCP Change Control. Perform weekly integrity reviews of production equipment. • Be an active member of the Factory Food Safety Team. • Maintain up to date working knowledge and skill levels in all areas of Food Safety and be capable of informing and directing others with all pertinent changes that affect them. • Train and supervise all assigned employees and/or direct reports as appropriate. • Support activities to achieve compliance with the Nestlé Quality Management System requirements and other applicable instructions and standards. • Primary contact for the factory Food Defense Plan development, implementation, review, and update. • Function as a resource in the development, coordination and administering of Food Defense related activities as dictated by the Food Defense Plan. • Be able to develop and deliver training related to Food Defense. Understand the FDA Food Defense 101 Training, which includes ALERT and FIRST training.
When applying you must bring: (required to get an application) Photo ID Valid Driver’s License Copy of Birth Certificate Official education transcripts (not diplomas) $25.00 application fee Resume
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: 2 year degree in Biology, Chemistry, a science degree, or equivalent work experience required. • Experience: Minimum two years manufacturing environment or equivalent required. Two years Food Safety experience or equivalent preferred. HACCP experience preferred. Food Defense experience preferred. • Upon Hiring and within a 2 year period: • Certification in HACCP from an approved, accredited organization (approved by the facility’s QA Manager). • Successful completion of ISO 22000/FSSC internal auditor training course by an approved organization (approved by the facility’s QA Manager). • Skills: Computer skills, Microsoft Office experience, strong Excel skills. • Other: Must be authorized to work in the United States. A policy exists which prohibits hiring of immediate relatives. All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlepurinacareers.com Under Job number 1600685 Apply no later than 10/17/16 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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The successful applicant will be highly self-motivated and have significant experience in all I.T. aspects including Exchange, Active Directory, DNS protocols, virtualization, as well as LAN, WAN and VoIP operations. Must pass Criminal Justice Fingerprint/ background check, pass drug screening and hold a valid Illinois Driver’s license.
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As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opening for a HACCP Coordinator Quality Specialist at our Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, IA.
Requirements: • Applicants must be at least 18 • Have a high school diploma or GED • Must be physically fit to perform work of the trade • Will be tested to determine skills relative to the trade
The City of Sterling is seeking an experienced I.T. Manager to assume responsibility for managing the municipality’s internal I.T. functions under the supervision of the Police Chief. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design I.T.-related activities for the municipality as a whole. The I.T. Manager will work closely with decision makers in all departments to identify, recommend, develop, budget, implement, and support costeffective technology solutions for all aspects of the City. This person will also define and implement I.T. policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and security. The I.T. Manager provides leadership and direction to other I.T. team members and is accountable for coaching, mentoring, managing, and leading I.T. personnel as well as assisting in helpdesk functions. The position is also responsible for procurement and relationships with outside vendors.
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EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran. Physical, Drug and Alcohol screening may be required
Great Garage Sales Call Now to Sell Your Items! 284-2222
Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted Class A CDL Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Preloaded Trailers Paid Vacations Home Weekends Flexible Dispatch Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10 Konz Restaurant & Lounge is currently looking to hire all positions. Please apply at 112 S. Main St., Walnut. Looking for a small engine Mechanic at our Dixon & Sublette locations. Must have prior small engine experience, possess own tools. Pay will be based on experience. Apply in person at either Dixon or Sublette location. Needed: Factory Worker. Insurance, 401K, Competitive wages, etc. $150.00 sign on bonus program. Please apply in person at 147 E 2nd Ave. Rochelle IL. Semi Truck Drivers needed for Grain Hauling. Must have experience. Nelson Trucking 815-631-5650
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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))
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Apply at: Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031 Phone: 815-456-2374 Fax: 815-456-2250 EOE
Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, is looking for caring & dedicated
CNAs
Full/Part-time, All Shifts Available
To apply, contact Joanne Wollack R.N., Director of Nursing 430 Martin Road • Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 626-4575 EOE
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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 MT. MORRIS GARAGE SALES 624 Wed., Thurs., Fri. Sept. 28, 29, 30 9:00am-5:00pm & Sat., Oct. 1 8:00am-12:00pm 205 N. McKendrie ESTATE SALE Furniture, housewares, tools, holiday decorations, antiques, collectibles, vintage Avon bottle collection, vintage records and toys and more!
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.
GUNS & ARCHERY
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Bernett Cross Bow Red dot site. Hard case, 4 arrows, cranking cock. $300 815-441-7636
APPLIANCES
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21 Cubic Ft. GE Upright Freezer, 3 yrs. old, very good cond., $200/obo 815-772-2810 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003
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FIREWOOD Hardwoods split & delivered $70/ load 815-626-6875
FOOD PRODUCE
750
Fairhaven Fruit Farm Fresh picked apples & more: Cortlands, Galas, Golden Delicious & other eating & baking apples. Also our our Baker's mix. Local Honey, Caramel, Jams, Dried sweetened Cranberries & Apple Cider. While supplies last. ½ pecks to bushels 1 ½ mi. West of Hwy. 78 on Fairhaven Rd., look for the sign. Thurs.-Sat. 9am5pm, Sun. 12-5 Closed Mon-Wed 815-499-1856 Squash pound 0896
.50¢ per 815-677-
Strawberry Rhubarb. $2 Ib. Call 815-677-0896
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Antique ž Bed $300; 815-284-8321 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 New & used furniture, beds & appliances wholesale. And much more! 815-718-4385. Solid oak hutch top style dresser, chest of drawers, 1-3 drawer night table. $500 for all. Call 815-499-8679.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
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XLarge tall leather brown lift chair, Like new. $1400 new selling for $750 obo. Text or call 815-590-8479
PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 5 AKC German Sheppard puppies, 3F, 2M. Avail. Sept. 30. $600 Call or text 815-716-0222 Free to good home 4 yr. old female Blue Nosed Pit . Good w/ kids and other pets. 815-499-9550 Purebred American bully puppies. 8wks. 1st shots & dewormed. Pedigree papers. $400 779-537-4861 Two Abandon Cats, free to good indoor home, loving and affectionate 1 brown & white tabby & 1 beautiful orange. 779-861-2154 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!
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John Deere LT 160, automatic, 2 new back tires, 38” $675/obo. deck. 815-441-3552.
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2009 Agri Fab yard vacuum, 8 hp, 15ft. wand, exc. $600/obo cond., 815-379-2541
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.
TOOLS & MACHINERY
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Dewalt 6” Bench Grinder, like new w/ wire wheel $60 815-626-4490
WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950
MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1970 -1980 C&NW RR jacket – original $35 815-973-3546 1998 Ford 150 Plus 1999 RV 35' trailer. $4500, terms available 815-994-3339 Cement mixer, electric $50 815677-0896 Craftmatic adelectric justable bed, 39x74, w/ $500 massager, 815-762-9964
Free bonfire wood. 815-626-4561 Monaco Dynasty pusher Bus model 8.3 cummins. make offer. $25,000. 815-847-8904 Moving Sale- full size complete bedroom set, 6 drawer w/mirror, dresser electric lift chair. All in exc. cond. Call 815-213-1326 Red oak, white oak, R/S or plain any size. Molding also. 815-847-8904 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS
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1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature, 155K mi., black, $3000/obo 815-440-4621 1998 Chevy Corvette Coupe, 74k mi., AT, highly optioned, $13,500 815-625-2915 1999 Cadillac black; DeVille; Good condition. $2,900 obo. 815288-7910
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2002 Ford Taurus many new parts, good gas mileage, $2300/obo 815718-0144
2006 Pontiac Torrent, 113K miles, $5,000 815-7185941
2003 Subaru Legacy AWD, $3500/ obo. Call 815-625-3928.
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2004 Pontiac Grand AM, high mi. Runs good. 4 new tires. Good work car. $1800/obo. 815-772-4963 or 815-499-1428
NEW TODAY 2004 Saturn 4DR L300 power everything Alm. Wheels, 3.0 V6 Engine. NICE CAR. 137,800 mi. 815-625-9490 2004 Taurus, gold, garage checked, runs great! $1200 779-245-8070 2006 Chevy Aveo, 94K mi., good runner. $3,000; 815-716-0475 or 815-535-0495
2008 Grand Prix, 4dr, V6, brown, sunroof, heated leather, 124k, perfect cond. $7350 obo. 815-378-5847 2011 Cadillac SRX leather, loaded, sun roof. Asking $21,500. Like new. 39,800mi. Call 815535-1021. Caddy DeVille only 62K mi. loaded. All work perfect. Exc. cond. Must see. $4900. 815-994-1614. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.
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1950 Minneapolis Moline ZA. Runs great, Mechanically sound. All there. Needs paint. Good tires. Great tractor project $1,750/obo 815-379-2541 or 815-718-5354 John Deere LA with tag & belt pulley. Runs good. Needs painted. $3200 815-631-9667 New Idea 2 row corn picker, 38 row, 12 row husking bed. 815-3362044 leave msg.
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FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands! Call Today (815)284-2052
Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown
Concrete Contractors ➩SIMON MASONARY➩ Brick, Block & Stone Work, Griding & Truckpointing New & Repair NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Chimneys & Foundations Bonded and Ins. ★Free Est.★ Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310
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Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY
Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180
www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1
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Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail. Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001
Fireplaces Fireplaces Gas Wood Stoves Inserts Log Sets Doors Service Repair Install Visit our Showrooms Anselmo's 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519
Furniture Restoration Strip, Refinish, Repair Re-glue, Touch-ups. Custom Woodworking & Finishing Shop Anselmo's Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519
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(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com
License-Bonded Insured NO JOB TOO SMALL All your home Improvement needs Remodeling of baths, basements & kitchens Custom showers Siding-Decks etc. 815-440-3519
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!!
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
Concrete Contractors
CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026
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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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REYES REMODELING & DRY WALL Complete Line of Remodeling & Dry Wall •Carpentry •Kitchens •Bath •Basements No Job Too Small! ★40 years★ experience 815-535-8488
✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction
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perfect time to build your garage, addition or Re/Roof, or Reside your home!
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Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Decks ★Siding ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Winter Interior Discounts CC#'s Accepted 815-994-0075
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Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding Licensed/ Insured. Whiteside Area 815-590-1677
“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
Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Will meet or beat any written tree estimates. Call 815-718-2997 Now accepting credit/debit cards Donnie Cole
Roofing/Siding
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IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured
BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073 Lawn Service Commercial & Residential Includes Mowing Trimming Bushes & Scrubs Leaf mulching & clean-up Call Ethan 815-441-6812
Painting PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165
Power Washing
Serving the Sauk Valley Areas for over 15 years •On the Job Manufactured • Expert Installation •Competitive prices •Best Quality Materials, Guaranteed •5” and 6” Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704
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OCD GREEN CLEANING Wanted: Beautiful homes that need weekly cleaning services. Call 815-625-5811
Stump Removal DALE COLLIN STUMP GRINDING 815-564-7892 Insured FREE Estimates Clean Up Available All stumps ground out 8-10 inches below ground. • Lawn Mowing & Rototilling 20 Yrs. Experience
PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986
Furniture Refinished We Take Your Fun Seriously!
Remodeling
JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!! Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240
815-989-8320
Basement Waterproofing
Handyman
Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556
Serving the Sauk Valley Area for over 15 years. •Garages •Additions •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Gutters •Interior/Exterior •New Construction & Re-Construction Residential, Industrial, Commercial •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704
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Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it! Call Ben 815-590-2694
• Residential • Commercial • Industrial * Fully Insured * Hot Water We do everything including house washing, gutters, pool areas, brick/ stone walls, decks & patios and commercial businesses. Professional industrial equip. Done right the first time! Call 815-441-0246
Stump Removal CLARK'S
• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423
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1905 DIXON AVENUE, ROCK FALLS, IL
3 bedroom ranch home with 2 additional lots, 2 car attached garage, also a separate motor home garage with a 16ft overhead door approx. 20x50. OPEN HOUSES: Thursday, September 22 from 4 -5 P.M. & Thursday, September 29 from 4-5 P.M. REAL ESTATE will be sold at 10:00 A.M. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Marx Toys pin ball machine table game, old crocks nice condition, old cupboard, nice selection of old toys, C&B Supply Co. candy thermometer - very nice, old advertisement cards including a lot from Tampico IL, very old painting by Racasetti from Bassons Perth Amboy NJ V412, cedar toy chest, old chests, large selection of old walking canes, old glass butter churn - Alabama Manufacturing Co., old rocking horse, old glass bottled spice rack, Kimball fun organ, portable keyboard, small safe, 3-piece double bedroom set, old chest of drawers, old wooden cabinet, several old wood shelves, misc. tables, Admiral upright freezer, washer & dryer, Lawn Boy 4 cycle Honda engine power driven push mower, John Deer 22 inch GX75 riding mower, lawn cart, 2 lawn sweeps, aluminum extension ladders, yard furniture and swings, wooden boxes, lawn ornaments, and lots of misc.
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2010 Cameo 36 FWS 5th Wheel, self leveling, central vac, 2 A/C, double ref., king bed, washer/dryer, like new furniture, much more. $34,900 815-440-4666.
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2000 Chevy S-10 Pick Up 2wd, ext. cab, 115k mi., AT, remote start $3,900 815-625-2915
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1992 Yamaha motorcycle, 10,255 mi Silent Thunder XV 1100. One owner. As is (been in storage). Call 815-5353663 after 5pm.
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1986 Harley FXST C model, considered vintage bike. Apes, 2� shot guns, maxed out chrome. Must see to appreciate! $6,000/ obo. 815625-4943.
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