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Chasm repairs to start Monday Officials carefully plan to do job right, say it should be done Nov. 25

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5535 @KathleenSchul10

DIXON – It might not seem like it to those in the area, but City Council members put a rush on it, and now repairs to the intersection of Seventh

Street and Monroe Avenue are set to begin Monday.

That’s nearly 2 months to the day after a flash flood carved a sedan-sized hole in the road.

No through traffic will be allowed on either road at the intersection while work is ongoing, but that shouldn’t be

a huge problem – no traffic has been allowed through since the June 16 cave-in forced the re-routing of nearby business traffic.

The work is scheduled to be done by Nov. 25.

At the July 28 meeting, council members promised “shov-

els in the ground” soon. Rather than rush to get the hole filled quickly, they decided to opt for a thorough upgrade of the intersection, which will make the street better able to handle higher volumes of traffic.

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A different kind of hole • The Dixon School District is facing a $600,000-plus shortfall in it 2015-16 budget. Read more in the Main Scoop column on A5.

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‘You can feel the real America here’ Day care renews lease at Lincoln Open Sesame pays $12K for another year in idle school

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

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Illinois Director of Tourism Cory Jobe (right) and tourism representative Eric Wagner look over the Lincoln Highway mural on the side of the Dixon Welcome Center on Thursday during a tour of the area led by Diane Bausman, executive director of Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Tourism director: Collaboration gives Sauk Valley strength in numbers

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

DIXON – Tourism – locally and statewide – is on the rise.

There’s a trickle effect to that, says Illinois Director of Tourism Cory Jobe.

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Far out, man: Gardenstock turns 7

DIXON – The seventh annual Gardenstock Art and Musical Festival will be at Distinctive Gardens, 2020 Lowell Road, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday. Nine bands will play, work from regional artists will be on display, and there will be a tie-dye contest, raffles, and food. Wristbands cost $6, and $3 for children 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit Sinnissippi Centers’ Youth Garden Program.

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Jobe, who visited the area Thursday, ahead of that night’s Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau’s annual dinner in Oregon, said the rise in visitors will reflect an improved quality of life locally.

Last month, the CVB report-

ed 2014 regional tourismrelated expenditures were $159.7 million, up 6.6 percent from 2013. That contributed to the $36.3 billion garnered statewide, a 3.5 percent increase over the same span.

“Tourism really touches a lot of lives in the commu-

nity,” Jobe said during a tour through Dixon with CVB Director Diane Bausman, during which they visited the riverfront, Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and other unique aspects of the city.

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DIXON – Open Sesame Children’s Learning Center will hold after-school and summer programs at the closed Lincoln School for another year.

The Dixon School Board on Wednesday approved a 1-year, $12,000 lease with the nonprofit center, based at 1101 Middle Road, which also rented the building last year but has since been looking for a larger space.

“They use the gym on occasion, and they use the old cafeteria downstairs for lunch,” said Dave Blackburn, the district’s business manager. “The playground and baseball field worked out well for them. They are using a little less than half of the building.”

The district closed Lincoln at the end of the 2013-14 school year to save money.

Last year, Open Sesame paid $10,500 to use the building.

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Rock out at Beamanfest

DIXON – Two days, 23 bands, countless guitar licks. That’s what you’ll get this weekend at the seventh annual Beamanfest at VFW Post 540, 1560 state Route 38. The lineup includes heavy metal bands and some southern rock and heavy country. Camping will be at 734 Bloody Gulch Road with a free shuttle service to the post and back.

Tickets are $10 for Friday’s lineup (from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.), $13 for Saturday’s (11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.) and $20 for both days.

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Want to land in Lincoln’s time?

FRANKLIN GROVE – “Lincoln and the Civil War” will be the theme of the Singing Bird Chautauqua from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Franklin Creek State Natural Area, 1893 Twist Road.

Character portrayals, nature walks, food, music, arts and crafts and more will be part of the event. Tickets are $25 for one day, and $45 for both days; kids 12 and younger are admitted free.

Go to franklincreekgristmill. com for a schedule and more information.

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Carnival continues in Sterling

STERLING – St. Andrew Catholic School’s Back to School Carnival continues through Sunday in the parking lot of Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway. Daily armbands are $20 for each of the following sessions: noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. There will be a charge for each ride from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday.

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A festival atmosphere in Rochelle

ROCHELLE – The Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival runs today through Sunday and features a food court and beer garden, music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, and more. There will be a car show Saturday in the downtown, with judging from noon to 1:30 p.m. A parade kicks off at 3 p.m. Sunday, followed by an ice cream social at the downtown gazebo. Go to lincolnhighwayheritagefestival. org for a complete schedule.

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Teri L. Gray, 43, of Lee; 8:54 a.m. Wednesday; speeding more than 40 miles over the limit; given notice to appear in court.

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William E. Bruce, 46, of Dixon; 1:43 p.m. Wednesday on Freeport Road at state Route 64; arrested on Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – no insurance, and charges of speeding and driving while license suspended.

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Permit OK’d for wind farm Construction on 33 turbines in county could begin in spring KANKAKEE (AP) – Kankakee County officials have approved a special use permit for a wind farm that’s expected to be built next year.

The Daily Journal in Kankakee reported that the County Board approved the permit Wednesday for the Kelly Creek Wind Farm, which will straddle Ford and Kankakee counties.

Thirty-three of the project’s 108 turbines will be erected in Kankakee County, where construc-

tion could begin next spring.

The approval comes after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s July 24 signing of legislation that transfers regulatory authority from the county to the state.

The bill was an initiative of Illinois Farm Bureau, which wanted at least minimum standards in place statewide to bring consistency to the regulation of siting, building and removing commercial wind turbines.

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“You can feel the real America here,” Jobe said.

“It has such a different face all across the state.

We really do have a lot of things [in Illinois] to offer a visitor.”

Tourism expenditures are measured by dollars spent by travelers on lodging, food, transportation, retail and entertainment. Statistics from the Illinois Office of Tourism show those expenditures resulted in a 4.93 percent increase in the now $25.34 million local tourism-related payroll, supporting more than 1,000 local jobs in Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties.

Tax receipts also rose in the region – 9 percent in state travel spending taxes and 5.76 percent in local taxes.

The key to all of these successes, Jobe said, was encouraging collaboration between multiple agencies. He used Blackhawk Waterways as an example: The four counties on their own are “strong,” but combined they possess even greater power.

“Communities that are standing on their own have a punch, but not as much of a punch,” Jobe said. “The collaborative efforts are critical, especially when we’re in an age where resources are tight.”

Bausman said local col-

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Jeanne Kuhn (right), volunteer at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon, leads (from left) Illinois Tourism representative Eric Wagner, Blackhawk Waterways Director Diane Bausman, and Illinois Director of Tourism Cory Jobe on a tour of the house Thursday morning in Dixon. “Communities that are standing on their own have a punch, but not as much of a punch,” Jobe said about collaboration during his tour of Dixon. laboration is one reason why Blackhawk Waterways has excelled.

“Our main goal is to attract more and more people to our region,” she said. “Everything we do is collaboration. We promote our region as a destination. We want them to come experience everything that we have, from the Mississippi River to Ogle County.”

Statistically, the regional tourism boost exceeds the growth in the state.

But Jobe said all parts of Illinois are seeing a benefit from tourism dollars.

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Jobe said travelers want to see America, not Disney World. He is familiar with the progress made in Dixon and other local communities, and he looks forward to seeing the quality of life improvements that will

result from the local adherence to sound tourism practices.

“People want to come explore, touch, feel, experience the real America,” Jobe said.

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

ROCK FALLS – The Storybook Trail project is running behind schedule, but organizers still hold out hope it can be finished this fall.

Mary Nelson, a Whiteside County Extension program coordinator, has been working on the project with city building inspector Mark Searing.

The trail would extend from Avenue D near Linville Crossing to McNeil Road. Books with nature themes will be chosen, and different pages will be found at each post.

Activities related to each book will be planned.

Nelson answered members’ questions at Thursday’s meeting of the Hennepin Canal/Trails Committee.

Searing said it was hoped the project could be completed in August – in time for the beginning of a new school year. Two Eagle Scouts are working on the project, however, and they have been busy this summer.

“I’d like to see it up in September, then we could invite the kids out for an open house,” Nelson said.

Scoutmaster John Larson, also a committee member, said he was disappointed with the delays, but the project still could be finished in September.

“I don’t think it will take long,” Larson said. “All they have to do is drill

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Shown is the beginning of the Hennepin feeder canal in Rock Falls near the Rock River. The Eagle Scouts working on the Storybook Trail project have been inundated this summer and slipped behind schedule on the trail project, but planners are hopeful for a fall launch. some holes, and put up the poles. I already have some of the materials from other projects.”

Nelson has the first story ready, the 32-page “Pocket of Prairie”. She said all of the stories will be based on nature, and will be best suited for ages 5 to 8. The first book will include a rainbow palette painting activity.

“Our objective is to get them to read and teach them about nature,” Nelson said. “We also want to do 32 pages consistently, so we can keep

their attention the whole way.”

The city also will have some work to do to accommodate the busloads of students who could be using the half-mile trail.

“We have to work out several logistical things – parking, signage, Port-aPotties, maybe a kiosk,” Mayor Bill Wescott said.

Nelson suggested the city consider keeping the books up year round.

“There are so many good stories and activities for winter, it would be a shame to close it down then.”

Wescott suggested educational packets be sent out and posted online to help teachers develop lesson plans prior to the visits.

If the project isn’t completed this fall, it won’t be launched until spring.

“We want the prairie growing and visible when it starts, so we’d probably wait until spring if it isn’t ready in early October,” he said.

Searing said, when finished, Rock Falls will have the first permanent Storybook Trail in Illinois.

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Most people with the virus show no symptoms, but some may become ill three to 14 days after being bitten.

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Mosquitoes collected recently in northwest Sterling also tested positive for the virus.

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CHAMPAIGN (AP) – The University of Illinois’ decision to fire Chancellor Phyllis Wise rather than accept her resignation and pay her a bonus she negotiated puts the school in a place few, if any, others have been before, higher education experts say.

And as the university awaits a response from Wise, which a spokesman said hadn’t come Thursday evening, the list of questions about what might happen next is long.

A Board of Trustees committee voted Wednesday to begin the dismissal process. President Timothy Killeen’s related decision to assign Wise to an advisory role under him followed the disclosure that Wise and others had used private emails to discuss university business without public scrutiny. Wise was already wrestling with lawsuits filed by a professor whose job offer was rescinded and former athletes in two sports who accused coaches and others of poor treatment.

Wise announced her resignation Aug. 6, just short of 4 years on the job, and signed a deal with the university that day to get the $400,000 bonus, a prorated 80 percent of the $500,000 she would have gotten at 5years.

Wednesday’s aboutface is unheard of, said Dan L. King, president of the American Association of University Administrators. The group represents presidents and other administrators.

“This really surprised me,” he said. “I can’t remember one, and I’ve kind of been a student of higher ed for 30 years.”

A look at the effect of Wednesday’s decision, and what appears to be the uncharted territory ahead:

What did the university’s action do? In short, it began the lengthy process – up to 2 months – of firing Wise as chancellor.

It also, if she accepts it, would assign Wise to be an adviser to Killeen on biomedical issues.

That’s a far different role than she would have taken on in her original employment deal, which included the freedom to teach and do research as a tenured professor.

Why dismiss her rather than accept resignation? That isn’t clear.

After a lengthy closeddoor session, the three trustees who voted to fire Wise have so far declined to discuss their motivation. And Killeen deflected questions about what if anything had changed since the original Aug. 6 agreement between the university and Wise.

The one thing that is known to have changed was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office publicly arguing against the bonus. Deputy Gov. Trey Childress urged university leaders to withhold the bonus in a letter.

What are the next steps? Wise would be due a hearing before the full board of trustees, and a chance to state her case to trustees if she wanted to. That hearing could be a couple of months away, university spokesman Tom Hardy said.

What can she do?

Among Wise’s options, she could accept the decisions of the trustees and Killeen and report to work, walk away, or take legal action, legal experts said.

Ray Cotton, a Washington, D.C. lawyer who represents both presidents and boards of trustees around the country in employment negotiations, believes Wise is likely to sue, and should if she wants to keep working. Cotton doesn’t represent Wise or the university.

Being fired usually means “no longer being hirable for a top-level administrative post in higher education,” he said.

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OBITUARIES Frank R. ‘Moe’ Duis STERLING – Frank R. “Moe” Duis, 87, of Sterling, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Frank was born Oct. 3, 1927, the son of Frank Edward and Pearl Duis. He married Barbara Wiseheart on Dec. 1, 1951.

A graduate of Sterling Public Grade Schools and Sterling Township High School, he attended 2 years of college at Northern Illinois University. He then transferred to the University of Wisconsin, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953.

He received his Master of Education degree in 1967 from the University of Illinois.

He served in the Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948, where he was in charge of recreation and sports at the Naval Ammunition Depot in Crane, Indiana. He excelled in track and cross country, earning All-American honors in cross country track at the University of Wisconsin. He taught science and coached track and various other sport activities at college and high school levels from 1953 to 1965. He left teaching at Challand Junior High School in 1965, to become director of parks and recreation for the Sterling Park District, a position he held from 1965 to 1988. As park director, he was responsible for the Oppold Marina, a paracourse, and his pride and joy, the Frank R. Duis Recreation Center. He guided the Sterling Park District to the National Gold Medal Award in 1977 and 1984, for excellence in the field of park and recreation management.

He received great help and support from Frank Astary, Bill Eberly, Jim Fraser, Pete Dillon, and Jack Webb. The goals he achieved would have been difficult had it not been for their sacrifice.

Retiring in 1988, he enjoyed playing golf, following University of Wisconsin football and basketball, spending the winters at the Villages in Florida, and quality time with his beloved wife of 64 years, Barbara, his two sons, granddaughter and great-grandchildren. He loved them all.

He had many friends and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Duis; two sons, Jim (Maria) Duis of Rock Falls and Joe (Becky) Duis of Sterling; his granddaughter, Natalie (Jake) Amesquita; great-granddaughters, Quin and Kenna Amesquita; brother, Perry (Cathy) Duis of Naperville; sister-in-law, Betty Duis of Concord, California; two nieces; two nephews; five stepgrandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Howard Livingston; and a brother, Jack.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.

Monday at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling, with Leo Patterson, interim pastor, officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established to scholarship funds through the Sterling Schools Foundation.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Janice E. ‘Jan’ Mathesius AMBOY – Janice E. “Jan” Mathesius, 57, of Amboy, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at her home after a short battle with cancer.

She was born Sept. 24, 1957, in Amboy, the daughter of George and Mildred (Donnelly) Litts.

Jan worked for 15 years at Rayovac in Dixon.

She was an avid Chicago Bears fan, and she had a contagious personality that would brighten anyone’s day. Jan was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She married Lynn D. Mathesius on Sept. 3, 1985, in Dixon.

Survivors include three sons, Andy (Tressa) Atkinson of South Beloit, and Ryan and Dustin Mathesius, both of Amboy; three daughters, Michele Atkinson and Sisi (Wes) Williams, both of Dixon, and Brandi (Alex) Mendoza of Rochester, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Dylan, and Madalyn,

Dempsey, and Chase, Sebastian and Julia, and Lainee; one brother, Gary (Sandy) Litts of Belvidere; two sisters, Vicki (John) Aschinger of Streator and Patti Kaelin of Amboy; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1986; and two sisters, Kathleen Rockwood and Linda Heath.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Timothy Draper officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy. At the family’s request, those attending are welcome to wear Chicago Bears attire.

A memorial has been established to “Mom’s Fund,” in care of First National Bank in Amboy.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

John Skwiercz TAMPICO – John Skwiercz, 69, of Tampico, died Wednesday. Aug. 12, 2015, at his daughter’s home.

Garland Funeral Home in Tampico handled arrangements.

Goldie Bodner STERLING – Goldie Bodner, 95, of Sterling, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

LaVonne Colloton STERLING – LaVonne Colloton of Sterling died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

Mary (Marvin) Crider; cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of James White, Priscilla Ashley, the late Paul White, the late Joe White, and the late Esther Schoenradt; and the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m.

Sunday at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox.

Visitation will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and the funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at Marley Community Church in Mokena. Interment will be at Brooks Cemetery in Homer Glen.

Visit kurtzmemorialchapel.com to send condolences.

STERLING – Miriam E. Shank of Sterling died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Regency Care of Sterling.

Miriam was born Dec. 30, 1917, in Sterling, the daughter of Roy H. and Ruth (Nice) Ebersole. She married Ralph D. Shank on July 26, 1941. He preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1976. She lived on a farm all her life until retirement, and was a lifelong member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and taking care of her flowers.

Survivors include three sons, Phil (Beth) Shank of Wellman, Iowa, Arden (Meribeth) Shank of Miami, and Ivan (Carol) Shank of Sterling; two daughters, Ruth (Alvin) Martin of Dutton, Ontario, and Ginny (Armand) Martin of Goshen, Indiana; two sisters, Belva Robinson of Cave Junction, Oregon, and Betty Sutter of Cottonwood, Arizona; three brothers, Charles Ebersole of Sterling, Eugene (Merildean) Ebersole of Panama City, Florida, and Willard (Ellen) Ebersole of Wichita, Kansas; her half sisters, Suellen (Errol) Chavin of South Bend, Indiana, and Verna (David) Kauffman of Goodfield; her half brother, Roy (Jan) Ebersole of Augusta, Georgia; 12 grandchildren, Eric (Maria) Shank of Des Moines,

Iowa, Greg (Bethany) Shank of Goshen, Indiana, Gwen (Robert) Myers of Congerville, Jennifer (Vic) Archer of Kalona, Iowa, Grant (Janelle) Martin of Goshen, Diane (Bryan) Fisher of Appin, Ontario, Chad (Jess) Martin of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Karen (Andrew) Schiedel of Waterloo, Ontario, Nadia (Eric) Shank VanEenige of Chicago, Justin (Brooke) Rothshank of Goshen, Crystal Shank of York, Pennsylvania, and Carmen (Ryan) Franks of Alexandria, Virginia; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Catherine Johnson, Gertrude Campbell, Anita O’Berg, and Pauline Dickhut; and three brothers, Everett, Russell, and Robert Ebersole.

Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday and the funeral at 3 p.m,. Saturday at Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling, with Arnie Owens, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery in Sterling. Schilling Funeral Home and Cremation in Sterling is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established.

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Frances was a member of Marley Community Church in Mokena. She also was a member of the Will County Farm Bureau Women’s Club, and the Gleaners, and a volunteer for many years at Silver Cross Hospital.

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“Setting the Standard in Custom Memorial Art” 200 East 4th St., Rock Falls | FamilyStoneMemorials.com FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Janet E. Bennett of Sterling, 11 a.m.-noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Douglas E. Foster of Amboy, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with a Scripture reading at 7:30 p.m., at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Mark D. Scribner of Milledgeville, gathering of family and friends, 4-7 p.m. at Milledgeville Brethren Church.

Rodney K. Wendt of Oregon, 4-8 p.m. at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

Jimmie G. Clites of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Today’s funeral: Janet E. Bennett of Sterling, noon Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling.

Saturday visitations: Charles M. Henkel of Franklin Grove, 9-11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Health Catholic Church in Sublette.

Wanda G. Meiners of Polo, 9-10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Polo.

Mark D. Scribner of Milledgeville, gathering of family and friends, 10-11 a.m. at Milledgeville Brethren Church.

Miriam E. Shank of Sterling, 1:30-3 p.m. at Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling.

Saturday funerals: Douglas E. Foster of Amboy, 9 a.m. prayer service at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy, followed by 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy.

Rodney K. Wendt of Oregon, 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Ashton.

Jimmie G. Clites of Sterling, 10;30 a.m. at Big Red ChurchFirst Congregational in Sterling.

Wanda G. Meiners of Polo, 10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Polo.

Charles M. Henkel of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Health Catholic Church in Sublette.

Mark D. Scribner of Milledgeville, 11 a.m. memorial service at Milledgeville Brethren Church.

Miriam E. Shank of Sterling, 3 p.m. at Science Ridge Mennonite Church in Sterling.

Sunday visitations: Janice E. “Jan” Mathesius of Amboy, 1-6 p.m. at Mihm-Jones

Funeral Home in Amboy.

Frank E. “Moe” Duis of Sterling, 2-5 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Monday funerals: Frank E. “Moe” Duis of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Janice E. “Jan” Mathesius of Amboy, 10:30 a.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Wednesday funeral: Eugene E. “Gene” George of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Aug. 22 funeral: Juanita M. Lawton of Polo, Mass and Celebration of Life, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Polo, followed by lunch at the church.

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“We told them we needed more money to better cover the expenses,” Blackburn said.

“Their only option is to use Lincoln School at this point for the upcoming school year.

They don’t have another option, so they are fine with that.”

From June 2014 through May, the district paid $22,000 in utility costs for Lincoln School, he said.

“About $12,000 of our money went into that building,” Blackburn said. He did not have the figures available on how much utilities would have cost the district, had the building been empty.

Pam Tourtilott, board president, said she is glad the building is being occuJim pied.

Schielein “We were h o p i n g when we closed those doors, we’d have use for the building and apparently, we have great use for the building,” she said.

Open Sesame has about 110 students in its K-4 after-school and summer program at Lincoln, and 150 more in the preschool program, making it the biggest day care in the area, officials say.

Open Sesame’s staff had considered moving all of its operations into Lincoln, since the

learning center has outgrown its current site. Officials are waiting to learn more about the state’s budget, and the possible cuts to the Department of Human Services, before making a decision.

Doug Lee, president of Open Sesame’s board of directors, and Arlan McClain, vice president, could not be reached for comment Thursday.

Jim Schielein, the school board’s vice president, said he hopes Open Sesame can make Lincoln School a permanent home.

“It’s good they are there, and I wish we can keep them there.

If they are entertaining the idea to take over the building, they better understand the whole cost.”

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“The work that will be done isn’t just fixing the immediate problem of a hole in the ground,” Geoff Smith, with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, the engineering firm coordinating the construction, has said.

The corroded metal culvert that caused the road failure is being replaced with a sturdier concrete one. Seventh Street will be widened and strengthened. And, of course, the crater will be filled.

Such repairs usually require planning at least a year in advance, the engineers have said.

Martin & Co. bid about $767,000 to do the repairs, but the city will save some of that by having its crews do some tasks. The money to pay for it is coming from the Crundwell settlement fund.

Anyone with questions or concerns can call Interim City Manager David Nord at 815-2881485.

Thursday that 943,934 new customers have signed up since open enrollment ended on Feb. 22, benefiting from “special enrollment periods” keyed to life changes and other circumstances.

Thursday’s latest numbers are the first since the Supreme Court upheld health insurance subsi-

dies in all 50 states.

The final tally could be higher, because HHS counted only the 37 states using the HealthCare.gov website. Or it could dip lower, because the initial numbers did not winnow out customers who failed to seal the deal by paying their first month’s premium.

IN BRIEF Enrollment ends; sign-ups continue WASHINGTON (AP) – Nearly a million people signed up for health insurance under President Barack Obama’s law, even after the official enrollment season ended.

The Health and Human Services Department said

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Cheer we go again

The Huck stops here, as Finn makes his way to Timber Lake

BY SUE LANGENBERG Special to Sauk Valley Media

ABOVE: The Dixon High School cheer squad works on stunts Thursday evening outside of the school. Whereas most athletic teams take a break, the squad has been hard at work since May for competitions during the summer.

RIGHT: Cheerleaders work on their skills Thursday. Sports and band practices got in full gear this week, with the first football games just a week away.

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Revenue drop drives deficit estimated revenue,” Blackburn said.

The School Board will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Reagan Middle School, 620 Division St. In the meantime, the budget will be on display in the district office at 1335 Franklin Grove Road in Dixon.

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

DIXON – School officials are looking at major deficit – about $639,628 – in next year’s proposed $19.6 million education fund.

The education fund, which pays for teacher salaries, educational programs, and other expenses, is in fact their biggest concern.

Declining revenue is the main reason for the deficit, said Dave Blackburn, the district’s business manager.

Like all districts, Dixon relies heavily on state funding and local property tax revenue. The state, however, has done very little to help the district in recent years, officials say.

Early numbers The state has set a perpupil foundation level of $6,119, but has prorated its payments to 92 percent of that.

To be on the safe side, Dixon schools will create the budget based on an 87 percent payment.

“We decided to budget at 87 percent in hopes we are pleasantly surprised rather than budget at 92 percent and

then have to explain why revenues didn’t meet expectations in the event there were further reductions,” Blackburn said.

The difference between 92 percent and 87 percent is about $245,000 in general state aid.

“It is our hope that the initial projection of 92 percent holds true and we are able to report at a later date that we under-

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Early numbers show a slight increase in district enrollment: 2,785 students this school year, 20 more than last year.

Officials say those numbers likely will fluctuate over the next few days as they doublecheck with last year’s students who have not registered.

Official enrollment numbers will be released in the coming weeks.

MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse opened “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” on Thursday night, marking the end of a very successful 54th season that included musical extravaganzas, riotous comedy and pensive drama.

This “Big River” musical is an adaptation of Mark Twain’s original 1884 novel, then book by William Hauptman, with music and lyrics are by Roger Miller.

It is a Tony award-winning play for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score.

Hauptman has discussed the difficulty of presenting the evil of slavery in today’s politically correct culture.

A compromise of script was therefore needed in the name of historical accuracy. The result is an engaging, thoughtful and rousing adventure of life and lessons on the mighty Mississippi through the eyes of Huckleberry Finn.

The production of “Big River” is directed by Playhouse favorite Courtney Crouse. Working alongside Crouse is artistic director James Beaudry, who brings the musical staging of the production to life.

Portraying the lead role of Huckleberry Finn, Grant Alexander Brown strums the guitar strings and picks at the mandolin while he eases his way through the part as if it were designed for him. Unassuming in stature, Brown exudes an extraordinary talent that seems to roll from emotion to emotion with little effort. He plays on innocence one moment, then rides high with conviction the next, as in “I, Huckleberry, Me.” Huck’s river travels are Showtimes with runaway slave Jim, “Big River” runs for played by Charles Benson. 10 more daily perforBeyond Benson’s wonder- mances through Aug. ful baritone vocal range is 23 at Timber Lake Playa richness and depth that house, 8215 Black Oak single-handedly fill up the Road, Mount Carroll. stage, as well as expresses Evening performancan essence of the dark side es begin at 7:30 p.m. of history so strongly – yet (no show on Monday), delicately – in “Worlds there are four 2 p.m.

Apart.” The duet with Huck matinees on Aug. 15, is a moment to stop you in 16, 19 and 23 (closyour tracks. ing show). Group rates Versatility throughout available. the cast is a must with this For more information, show, as Crouse notes how call 815-244-2035, or fortunate Timber Lake is visit timberlakeplayto have these actors. John house.org.

Chase, a formidable presence, strides onstage as Mark Twain himself, then a scene or two later staggers through a brilliant rendition of drunken Papp Finn in the slurring song “Gov’ment.” Later, he returns to portray a phony King, all while strumming guitar and playing percussion.

Frequently a stage partner as con man is Matt Miles, who enters and exits as a self-proclaimed Duke.

Chandler Smith as Tom Sawyer and his gang whets Huck’s worldly appetite in the energetic song “The Boys.”

Magic moments elsewhere in the adventures are performed by Alexis Aker, Eli Emmit, Tyler Klingbiel, Paige ManWaring, Amelia Jo Parish, Tia Pinson, Kianee Truvillion, Kyle Twomey and Rosie Upton.

Set design by Benjamin Lipinski takes full advantage of the rotating set to enhance river movement. While sets rarely place a major feature dead center stage, a massive tree was the perfect set piece for the play.

Bluegrass, country and gospel musical direction by Michael Uselmann handled the very complicated process of instruments onstage, offstage, and elsewhere in between.

Mark your 2016 TLP calendars for a season that will include “Gypsy,” “Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters’ First 100 Years,” a marvelous adaptation from the book “Having Our Say” by Emily Mann, musical comedy “Rock of Ages,” hilarious “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum,” musical adaptation of “Titanic,” and “Gaslight: A Victorian Thriller.”

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Rauner might have found the right message Voila! Linking public unions to rising taxes could resonate

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Weekend ‘chautauqua’ event is intriguing, worth attending I

ntriguing is a word that comes to mind when describing this weekend’s fundraising event organized by the Franklin Grove Creek and Preservation Corp.

The Singing Bird Chautauqua will take place at the grist mill in the Franklin Creek State Natural Area, 1893 Twist Road, near Franklin Grove. Activities are planned from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The event is a nod to an educational and entertainment movement from the late 1800s and early 1900s that was named after the first such summertime program held at Lake Chautauqua, New York, in the 1870s.

The idea caught on, and “chautauquas,” featuring lectures, concerts

What we think A unique event, the Singing Bird Chautauqua, takes place Saturday and Sunday near Franklin Grove. Kudos to the Franklin Grove Creek and Preservation Corp. for putting it on. and plays, sprang up across the country, notably in Dixon, which had its famous Rock River Assembly chautauqua from 1890 until about 1920. At least, that’s the year creditors foreclosed on its property.

In some years, the Dixon chautauqua lasted 2 weeks, according to articles in SVM’s archives. People came from miles around to live in tents on the Assembly grounds, take in the programs put on by noted speakers and performers in a large hall, and have a relaxing time along the Rock River.

The Singing Bird Chautauqua, with its theme of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, will follow the tradition of bringing in noted performers. Expert portrayals of Lincoln, his wife, his wife’s dress maker, his law partner, and others are planned beneath a large tent. Also planned are nature walks, food, music, art classes, exhibits, arts and craft vendors, games, and children’s activities.

The admission fee is higher than what one might expect at a usual weekend festival (advance tickets are $25

for one day, $45 for both days), but this is not a usual weekend festival.

Given the quality and uniqueness of the program, and the fact that it is a fundraiser, the fee is understandable. (And children 12 and under are admitted free of charge.)

For performance schedules and more information, visit Singing Bird Chautauqua on Facebook or franklincreekgristmill.com on the Web. Chautauquas intrigued a generation of Americans from yesteryear who yearned to go someplace else and do something different. The Singing Bird Chautauqua is a chance for today’s folks to see what all the fuss was about.

We look forward to it, and encourage the public to attend.

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Pleased that Reagan Trail Days was saved ANN LEWIS Dixon

Kudos to Ron Keith and Brandi Langner for keeping Reagan Trail Days alive. When it was announced that the event had been canceled, Ron and Brandi decided to create an abbreviated “Reagan Days.”

Ron Keith hosted a 50/50 raffle golf ball drop at Timber Creek Golf Club on Aug. 6. Music was provided by the Rock River Valley Barbershoppers, Culver’s gave away free ice cream, and the Dixon Fire Department brought its big bucket truck to drop the balls. Timber Creek also is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

On Aug. 7, the Reagan Boyhood Home hosted a free concert in the RBH Memorial Park, featuring musician Jimmy Jack Whitaker.

The next evening, “Bedtime for Bonzo,” a 1951 Ronald Reagan movie, was shown next to the Reagan Home. Admission, popcorn,

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

cotton candy and bottled water of musical talents. were free.

Thanks for all of your support.

Many thanks to Ron, Brandi, and Note to readers: Eileen Piper is the all the volunteers who stepped director of Teen Turf. in and kept the 15-year tradition alive.

Saturday hog roast to help teen program EILEEN PIPER Amboy

Teen Turf in Amboy is having an old-fashioned hog roast with all the fixings from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at 235 W. Main St., Amboy.

This fundraiser is to help with our after-school homework program.

The menu consists of pulled pork sandwiches, sweet corn, cole slaw, homemade desserts and a drink for $8. Come and enjoy the delicious pork that will be slowly roasted by Doug Blackburn.

After enjoying a great meal, head downtown to hear the variety show put on by all the performers this summer.

High-fives to Eileen Quest for organizing an enjoyable summer

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Earlier this summer, someone said to me something along the lines of: “I support what Rauner is trying to do, except that union stuff. I really don’t get what he’s trying to do to unions.”

I suspect there are a lot of Illinoisans who have been thinking the same thing.

If you’re not an activist, far-right Republican, or an activist, far-left, dyed-inthe-wool Democrat who studied Gov. Bruce Rauner before the general election, you’re somewhere in that silent-majority middle, surprised at how vehement Rauner is in insisting upon changes for unions.

Before he announced his candidacy, Rauner talked and wrote about his distaste for the way he saw “union bosses” in a corrupt, conflict-ridden cabal, primarily with Democratic lawmakers.

Unions fuel their campaigns and, in return, secure generous salaries and benefits for their members, he said.

Republican activists heard this theme from him, but once the primary was past, that line of attack nearly disappeared until Inauguration Day. In the general election campaign, he used to say he was “pro-union,” noting his grandfather’s union membership.

After he took office, the attacks and the antiunion ideas flowed freely.

Unions should not collect “fair-share” fees from government workers who don’t belong to the union. Unions shouldn’t be allowed to make campaign donations, he said.

The state should have “right-to-work” zones where local governments could decide whether union fees are collected and whether to pay prevailing wage rates.

RAUNER TRAVELED to several downstate and suburban communities early on and then pushed mayors and councils to endorse his antiunion ideas to pressure supermajority Democratic lawmakers to go along.

Every plan he’s offered since May has had language that alters collective bargaining or prevailing wage rules.

In a state that has voted more Democratic blue in recent presidential election years, the anti-union aspects of the governor’s Turnaround Tour largely failed.

After all, Democratic supermajorities still were elected along with Rauner last November.

Of course, they were elected from a map Dem-

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ocrats drew and with campaign money and workers that largely came from unions.

That’s partly why Rauner’s pushback against unions failed. Another reason is that most of us know public or private union members. Republicans belong to unions, too. They are our parents, our friends, our neighbors. Many of them seem to work hard.

Sure, they get paid pretty well and have enviable pensions and other benefits, like plenty of paid days off. But there’s another reason Rauner’s anti-union crusade hasn’t worked. He simply hasn’t done an effective job of explaining how unions drive up costs for all of us.

LAST WEEK IN THE governor’s office, Rauner finally hit upon an explanation Illinois taxpayers can understand.

The Illinois Senate passed a bill that gives Rauner the 2-year property tax freeze he long has campaigned on, as well as a change in the school funding formula that Rauner supports.

But he argued the bill also must give local governments control over what’s included in collective bargaining. Why? “Whether it’s bidding, contracting, what gets bargained, what doesn’t.

That should be controlled locally,” he said.

“If we don’t include that in our legislation and we freeze property taxes for 2 years, … as soon as the 2 years is up, they’re going to pop up and frankly accelerate in a lot of communities beyond what they otherwise would have. The real fix is to get local control of costs.”

Wham, there it is.

If we freeze property taxes, but can’t at the same time have more control over future union wages and benefits, then our property taxes really will skyrocket in 2 years to make up for stagnant union wages and more.

That hurts most of us right in the wallet.

And it’s an argument that’s ripe for selling to the masses in an ad campaign Rauner can afford.

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Gardens of delight Take your green thumb and hitch a ride to Chicago, where you’ll marvel at the collection of more than 2 million plants

BY ANDREA MILLS amills@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5575

GLENCOE – At the Chicago Botanic Garden, visitors don’t have to ask where the plants are – not with a collection of more than 2.6 million.

Native, heritage, Japanese, greenhouses, and evening displays lead guests down the garden path and through themed areas, each with its own special features.

Nothing says blissful quite like a gated English wall garden. The six “rooms” with this theme at Chicago Botanic are like a visit to an English countryside. Flowers, vegetables and herbs make up the cottage portion, and at the pergola room, shades of purple, blue and silver prevail.

One area that has an admission fee is the Model Railroad Garden, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 25. On Wednesdays through Aug. 26, it’s open until 8 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children 3 to 12, and free for kids 2 and younger.

Eighteen garden-scale model trains run around on 17 tracks. Decorating the scene are tiny versions of American landmarks, 26 bridges and 5,000 plants.

Garden lovers who like to be around water will want to take a look at the Lakeside and Water

Gardens and the Waterfall Garden. The plants flow toward and into the water to create interesting views.

Journeying to Japan also is easy here. The Japanese Garden is on three islands, two of which are open to the public. Guests can visit Keiunto (Island of the Auspicious Cloud) and Seifuto (Island of Clear, Pure Breezes).

Heritage Garden’s focus is on the past, as well as the way plants were arranged. A water feature is at the center of the scene, and summer visitors will find tropical water plants in residence.

Five acres of land join to make Evening Island.

Access is across one of two bridges. The terraces and stone pathways give guests a good look at the sky – a perfect place to watch the sun set.

Explorers will encounter four greenhouses: tropical, topiary, desert and semitropical. They have a wide variety of plants from all over the world.

The entire world is fine, but native plants are even better. The Native Plant Garden has a prairie area, a woodland spot and a habitat section.

In the habitat portion, look for bird feeders, statues and birdhouses.

Many other garden themes can be found here, so visitors can pick the ones that suit their mood and interests.

Garden variety What: Chicago Botanic Garden Where: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe When: Open daily all year; summer hours 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Cost: Admission free; Model Railroad Garden extra Accessibility: Most gardens and the tram tours Parking: $25 on weekdays, $30 on weekends and federal holidays, $10 on Tuesdays for senior citizens, $30 per van, and $65 per limousine, minibus, bus and RV Information: chicagobotanic.org or 847-835-5440

The Gardens of the Great Basin at Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe presents a beautiful, restful scene to visitors.

This area is a central location at the garden.

Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Head over to HBO Tribune News Service

Tyrion Lannister, meet Big Bird.

HBO, the network behind decidedly not-kid-friendly shows such as “Game of Thrones” and “True Detective,” says it will now air “Sesame Street.”

Time Warner Inc.owned HBO on Thursday announced a deal with the nonprofit Sesame Workshop to make the next 5 seasons of the long-running educational program available on its cable channels and streaming services.

New episodes will continue to air on PBS, the series’ home of 45 years, 9 months after they debut on HBO. The Sesame-HBO deal comes as digital rivals including Netflix, Amazon and Hulu have been ramping up investment in children’s programming to go after crucial young viewers.

Financial details were not disclosed, but the new funding from HBO will let Sesame Workshop greatly increase its output. “Sesame Street” will go from 18 episodes a year to 35, and the nonprofit will produce a new spinoff series for HBO. An additional educational series will also be developed, the companies said.

The deal comes as a welcome relief for Sesame Workshop, which has come under financial pressure from declining DVD sales, which have helped fund its operations.

Bert, Ernie and the rest of the “Sesame Street” gang will head to HBO for first-run epsiodes. PBS will still air the show, but 9 months after HBO.

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TRAVEL

A magic formula for cheap tickets? A flight of fancy But there are some ways you can save a little on airfare Tribune News Service

Travelers dream of the perfect trick to find the cheapest airfare every time, every trip.

There are theories, but using a tidy formula to find the cheapest fare is about as futile as trying to time the stock market.

“There isn’t a golden rule anymore,” says Patrick Scurry, chief data scientist for Hopper, a travel-information firm that archives ticket prices.

Airlines Reporting Corp., which handles tickets sold through

travel agents, pinpointed 57 days before a flight as when you’ll find the cheapest average domestic fares. But in a nod to the inexactness of the science, it also said that the lowest domestic prices are relatively unchanged about 50 to 100 days before a flight.

For international trips, ARC says shop 171 days out. CheapAir.com, a fare-search website, says the magic moment is, on average, 47 days before a U.S. trip.

As for the best day to shop for travel, the accepted answer for many years was Tuesday, because that’s when airlines often announced advertised sales. Expedia Inc. says for tickets bought at least 21 days

Other tips

• Compare prices from different airlines, and factor in extra services that might involve a fee, such as checking a bag.

• There are plenty of websites, apps and Twitter accounts that tell consumers about bargains on specific routes or sales.

• Consider alternate airports or days of travel – flying on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday tends to be cheaper.

• Connecting flights are often cheaper than nonstop, but you’ll spend more hours traveling and increase your odds of getting stranded. in advance, Tuesday is still cheapest by a thin margin over Wednesday, but Sunday is better for tickets bought within 21 days of travel – an average savings of $12, or 2.2 percent, over buying on Saturday or Tuesday, according to Expedia.

George Hobica, founder of airfarewatchdog.com,

says you should keep checking fares every day, because unadvertised sales can pop up any time.

Conventional airline sales often run 3 days, but some airlines are now using flash sales that further erode old rules about when to buy. For example, Virgin America alerts its customers about

a half-dozen times a year about a sale that usually ends within a few hours.

Waiting until the last minute for a bargain fare doesn’t work as well anymore. Many flights are full, and prices usually rise as departure time gets close.

If you’re flying around the holidays, booking early is unlikely to save you much money. The experts say airlines know flights will be full, they know which days people want to travel – the Sunday after Thanksgiving, for example – so prices start high and stay there.

Buying too soon is a mistake because airlines usually aim high when they list flights 11 months or so before departure. But the experts say it’s less costly

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There’s another little trick while booking, according to CheapAir’s Klee. If you’re buying several tickets, it can be cheaper to book them one or two at a time rather than all together because of the way airlines price and sell seats.

If you buy a ticket and see the same flight for less the next day, call the airline. Federal rules require that airlines give consumers a refund if they cancel a ticket within 24 hours and the flight is at least a week away. American Airlines lets customers reserve a seat for 24 hours before paying, while most airlines meet the requirement simply by offering refunds.

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Any friend of theirs isn’t a friend of mine Dear Abby, I had a close friend from middle school into adulthood. (I’ll call her Lacey.)

We were each other’s maids of honor and best friends for years.

A few years ago, we had a falling out. She was going through a tough time and lashed out at me. When I tried to have a conversation with her to tell her I didn’t like how she was treating me, she told me to “have a nice life.”

Shortly after that, my youngest sister struck up a friendship with her and insisted that my parents invite her for Thanksgiving dinner. I told my mother I wasn’t comfortable with Lacey joining our family dinner, but

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

Mother said it would be rude to not invite her.

I no longer join my family for holiday dinners.

Is it wrong of me to not want my family to be so friendly with someone who was unkind to me? It seems odd to me that my former friend would pursue relationships with my

sisters and parents, and odder still that my parents and sisters would encourage it. Is there a positive and constructive way to address this situation?

– Discounted and Excluded in Nevada Dear Discounted, It seems odd to me, too, that your parents would continue including Lacey at holiday dinners knowing how uncomfortable it would make you. Of course, you can’t dictate whom your sister(s) can be friendly with, but you should explain to your parents how her inclusion has made you feel, so they’ll understand why you are absent.

When Lacey advised

you to “have a nice life,” I hope you took her up on it and have made other friends. I also hope you don’t sit around alone when the holidays roll around. Sometimes, the most rewarding and loving experiences and relationships we have are with the “families” we build for ourselves.

Dear Abby, I was taught that punctuality is important.

My husband and I are almost always at least a few minutes early for everything we do. I realize not everyone can be – or wants to be – early.

However, it seems that almost everyone we know is late. Sometimes

Dear Amber, I was raised the same way you were. My parents impressed upon me that

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Saturday, Aug. 15 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-8572315.

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

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

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

Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 7 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Bi-Ways Brain Injury Support Group, 2 p.m., Winning Wheels, 701 E. Third St., Prophetstown. Register: 815537-5168, ext. 29.

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

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

Sunday, Aug. 16 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open;

1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, barn, Horizon View Farm, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Lee County Democratic Central Committee annual family picnic and drawdown, 1-7 p.m., picnic grounds, Walton Tap, 906 Walton Road, Dixon. Volunteer registration: 815-440-5749 or 815-2886524.

PFLAG Sauk Valley, 2:30 p.m., St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon.

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

it’s 5 minutes, others it’s 20 to 30 minutes. And it’s not just people we know.

I was kept waiting for 25 minutes by someone who was buying an item from me.

Why do people think this is OK? I was taught that it’s rude to keep someone waiting for you.

What are your thoughts on punctuality?

P.S. I’m not talking about running late once in a while. I’m talking about people who are consistently late everywhere they go.

– Amber in the South

it is disrespectful to keep people waiting, and that if a delay is unavoidable, the person who’s expecting me should be informed that I will be late. I’m not implying that someone must make an appearance at the stroke of the hour – a delay of 10 or 15 minutes is understandable. But to keep someone waiting longer than that is rude, disrespectful and bad manners.

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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Borough: Pennies are fine for you, not for us

Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 5:30 p.m., 1560 Franklin Grove Road, 815-288-5165.

Compassionate Friends, Death of a Child Support Group, 6 p.m., Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Road, Oregon, 815-441-3710.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. W, Lyndon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania borough is putting the brakes on a disgruntled handyman’s attempt at paying his $25 parking fine with 50 rolls of pennies.

Chambersburg officials told Justin Greene his passive-aggressive payment of 2,500 pennies wasn’t allowed under a federal rule designating the copper coins as small change – not tender for debts greater than 25 cents.

Greene tells Wednes-

day’s Chambersburg Public Opinion he tried paying with pennies because the $25 ticket seemed high for the violation: parking on the wrong side of the street for 10 minutes.

The borough’s finance director says Greene could have paid in quarters and dimes instead – just not pennies.

Greene tells the newspaper he still hasn’t paid the fine. He says he’s still trying to think of another way to inconvenience the borough.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday, Aug. 14 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

Intermediate line dancing,

10 a.m., contact Whiteside County Senior Center at 815622-9230 for location.

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House

Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., parking lot, Union Bank, 2 W. Main St., Mount Morris.

Beef and noodles dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle-Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815590-8881.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars,

217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, Aug. 15 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., rain or shine, behind Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-6268610.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, on state Route 52 next to BP station on North Pennsylvania Avenue, Sublette.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, courthouse lawn, Oregon.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.1 p.m., West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

Cookout, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418, 217 First Ave. Carry-outs, 815-626-3513.

Roberts Armory World War II Museum, 1-4 p.m., Rochelle.

Go to intersection of state Route 251 and Intermodal Drive in Rochelle and follow signs.

Taking Back the City Revival, 4-8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street, Rock Falls, 815-632-3598.

Hog roast, 5-7 p.m., Teen Turf, 235 W. Main St., Amboy.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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Mayhem at the market Nearly 70 killed in Iraq; Islamic State militants claim responsibility BAGHDAD (AP) – In one of the deadliest single attacks in postwar Baghdad, a truck bomb shattered a popular fruit-and-vegetable market in a teeming Shiite neighborhood Thursday, killing 67 people and wounding more than 150 others.

Militants from the self-described Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing that incinerated much of the Jameela market in the district of Sadr City. The dead and wounded were carried away in blood-soaked blankets and garbage bags amid the charred and twisted stalls and spilled produce.

The Sunni extremist group, which holds about a third of Iraq and neighboring Syria, said it targeted a gathering place for Shiites and vowed more attacks. It often attacks military checkpoints or predominantly Shiite areas with the goal of undermining confidence in the government’s security efforts.

While attacks are common in Baghdad, Thursday’s was the deadliest single bombing in the capital since the height of Iraq’s sectarian bloodletting in 2006-07.

In Thursday’s attack, police said the attackers put the explosives in

a refrigeration truck so that it fit in with other vehicles delivering supplies to the market, the main center for produce and food sales in Baghdad. The bomb was detonated shortly after dawn.

Hassan Hamid, 37, said he was driving his minibus near the area when the force of the blast threw his vehicle about 30 feet away and onto the sidewalk.

The father of three, speaking from his hospital bed where he was treated for shrapnel wounds, said, “I saw some cars were thrown into the sky and a fire erupted all over the place.”

LEFT: An Iraqi woman grieves Thursday at the scene of a bomb attack in the Jameela market in Iraq.

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To order “Tales of Valor” by phone with credit card, call 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2224.

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ILLINOIS | EDUCATION

IN BRIEF

Docs must sign off on vaccine waiver

Zoe Druse, 5, shows her mother Cheryl a page from Bible study book found in the rubble in Coal City. Ric and Cheryl Druse and their five children searched for mementos at the site of their house, which was destroyed by a tornado Aug. 6.

The new school year starts Aug. 14, and about 282 students are still displaced from their homes.

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Parents in Illinois citing religious objections in refusing to have their children immunized will have to get a doctor’s signature confirming they’ve been informed of the risks.

A bill signed into law this month requires parents of children entering kindergarten and grades six and nine to provide a Certificates of Religious Exemption with a health care provider’s signature if they opt out of vaccine requirements.

Supporters hope it will reduce the number of religious exemptions, which have more than doubled since 2009, reaching more than 13,000 for the 201314 school year.

Lawmakers backing the bill were also worried by a recent measles outbreak in suburban Chicago linked to a child-care center.

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District: We’re ready for school

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois is among states that will share in $28.4 million in grants to reduce costs of advanced placement exams for low-income students.

Illinois will receive nearly $2.6 million.

Some students could pay as little as $12 for an exam. Without the grants, some tests cost nearly $100.

The grants help pay for tests administered by the College Board, the International Baccalaureate Organization and Cambridge International Examinations.

The U.S. Department of Education said the reduced costs will encourage students to take placement tests and obtain college credit for high school courses, reducing time and costs for a postsecondary degree.

The Education Department offset costs for nearly 832,000 students during the 2014-15 school year.

COAL CITY (AP) – A new school year will begin today in Coal City as the area continues to deal with the repercussions of a tornado that swept through 2 months ago, leaving hundreds of students displaced from their homes.

Regardless, Coal City school officials are confident they’ll be prepared when the doors open. Kent Bugg, superintendent of Coal City Community Unit School District No. 1, has been working to restore normalcy for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

“We certainly have our challenges, but we’ll be ready,” said Bugg, whose family is among dozens living in temporary housing in Coal City.

On June 22, the violent storm touched down in the region with an EF-3 tornado touched carrying winds of up to 160 mph, according to the National Weather Service. A quarter-mile-wide path of destruction was left in the twister’s path, leading to $13 million in cleanup costs.

But the community is lucky, because the tornado barely touched the middle school and high school buildings, Bugg said. His biggest concern is coordinating transportation for students who are now scattered across 16 communities, from Morris to Kankakee, the Chicago Tribune reported.

PEORIA (AP) – Despite earlier signs of an agreement, attorneys for former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock are again tussling with prosecutors over their demand that he hand over congressional office records.

The Peoria Republican’s legal team filed court papers Wednesday criticizing the government’s latest attempt.

They say Schock is the sole owner of the records and does not have to turn them over.

Aaron Federal prosecutors are investigatSchock ing Schock’s use of taxpayer and campaign money. He resigned in March. A grand jury has been hearing testimony from former members of Schock’s staff.

U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough has sided with Schock on the congressional papers. So have lawyers for the U.S. House.

Prosecutors have asked Myerscough to reconsider.

The (Peoria) Journal Star reports that Schock’s attorneys said the government’s argument was “illogical” and contained “factual misstatements.”

Chief: Parts of law are ‘ridiculous’

Some students might not have a home, but they’ll have a classroom in storm-ravaged community

Grant will help pay for student exams

Schock lawyers argue for records

The homes of about 282 of the district’s 2,150 students were damaged by the storm and have either been boarded up with plywood or demolished.

Under federal law, those displaced students are considered homeless and are entitled to free bus service to school.

“It would be nice to get some money from the state of Illinois, but we’re not holding our breath,” Bugg said.

“So, we’ll just have to get these kids to school – and figure out where to cut elsewhere.”

To serve the displaced students, officials plan to send school district vans to communities where large numbers of students are staying, partner with other districts, and rely on parents, who will be compensated for driving expenses, Bugg said.

After the storm, Gov. Bruce Rauner declared Will and Grundy counties, where Coal City is located, a disaster area. But the communities are still waiting for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assess need and determine aid before the state can respond with its own resources, said Matt Fritz, Coal City village administrator.

More than 880 homes sustained major damage in the storm, and 54 homes were ripped down to their foundations, he said.

SHILOH (AP) – One police department in southwestern Illinois plans to keep new body cameras in the boxes they came in over objections to new comprehensive guidelines for law enforcement.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Wednesday that outlines how police should use body cameras and establishes updates aimed at bias-free policing and improving police training. The law also calls for independent investigations of policeinvolved deaths.

Shiloh Police Department Chief Jim Stover told the Belleville News-Democrat that some parts of the law are “ridiculous.” He said the reporting requirements for the body cameras are burdensome.

The new law specifies when body cameras should be worn, when taping should begin and how long recorded videos should be kept.

The legislation had bipartisan support and backing from police unions and the American Civil Liberties Union.

State lawmakers won’t get a raise

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law barring Illinois lawmakers from receiving a pay raise this year.

Rauner signed the measure Thursday after the General Assembly voted to reject the increase that would have paid each member of the House and Senate about $1,400 more per year.

The hike was supposed to be automatic because of court decisions and a 2014 law.

But Rauner, a Republican, battered the Legislature for weeks in mid-summer over the 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment for lawmakers who haven’t seen an increase in 8 years.

He said it would be improper for lawmakers to take a raise when they have not been able to agree with him on a state budget that was supposed to take effect July 1.

The bill is HB576.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD 933 Mekeel Rd., Dixon, Rt. 52 S.E. Church 284-3090 Parsonage 285-0360 Adam Meyer, Pastor Sunday 9:30am - Morning Fellowship Sunday School Sunday 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday 7:00pm - Family Night (all ages)

ST. PATRICKS OF AMBOY

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

32 N. Jones, Amboy, IL Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday Evenings 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442 Reverend Peg Williams, Rector 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30.

Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering. Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org

ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC 1104 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, 288-3131 Father Antoni Kretoroicz, Priest Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday Service 8:30, 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GRAND DETOUR Ridge Road, Dixon, 652-4488 Li Arellano, Sr. Pastor Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH 417 E. 3rd Street., Sterling, 626-2577 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Visitors Welcome.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 313 Van Buren Ave., Dixon 288-2453 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening 5:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP GENERAL BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

725 N. Brinton, Dixon, 288-5091 Rev. Kenneth Hendley, 288-3689 Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm.

111 East 2nd, Dixon, 284-6823 Bunyan & Rachel Cocar - Co-Pastors Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30, Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Pastor Gregg Downs Penn Corner on Lowell Park Rd., Polo, 946-3949 Sun. School 9:30, Worship 10:30

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH

U.S. 52 & Red Brick Rd., Dixon, 815-288-2447, 815-994-0509 Robert Dunbar, Pastor Sun. School 9:45, Sun. Worship 10:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2709 16th Ave., Sterling, 625-1229 William F. Stocks, Bishop Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Primary for children: 10:45 Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women: 11:45

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC 612 S. Highland, Dixon, 284-7719 Father Bernard Sehr Confessions 3 p.m., Sat. Mass 4:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00pm

LINCOLN AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Walton Road, Walton, 857-3891 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday 6:00pm Worship, Weekdays as Scheduled

Missouri Synod, 284-4554, 2035 IL Rt. 26, Dixon Pastor David Andermann, Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School and Education Hour 10:15 a.m.

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Rt. 1, Maytown Rd., Maytown Rev. Joel Lopez, Priest Saturday, 6:00 p.m.

Weekdays as Scheduled

900 Monroe Street, Mendota 815-539-6232 Pastor Timothy Kaiser Sunday School 9:30 a.m. all ages Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study Saturday 1:00 p.m.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

Meeting Sundays at 10:00 AM 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo ~ 815.837.5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Youth Pastor ~ Jose Garcia x 303 Contemporary worship & relevant Bible teaching Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) ~ during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) ~ Wednesday nights 7PM www.crossroadscn.com

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH 944 Stony Point Rd., Dixon, 288-2625 Don Beasley, Pastor Sunday Celebration of Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Christian Education 6:30 p.m.

106 Gaston St., Prairieville 815-445-5912 Bible study Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH All are welcome Fr. Robert Francis Cristobal, Priest-In-Charge Sunday Schedule: 8 AM Holy Communion 9 AM Children’s Sunday School 10 AM Holy Communion with Music Fellowship and Coffee after the 10 AM service Contact information: 1000 IL Route 64 W, Oregon 815-732-7211 saintbrides@verizon.net www.saintbrides.org

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 14206 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle, 815-562-7575 Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Youth Sunday School 9:15 am Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15am Choir Wednesday at 7:00pm Jr. High Ministries Wednesday 7:00pm E-mail: faithlc@rochelle.net

215 N. Court, Dixon, 284-2711 Rev. Marty Creager, Pastor Sun. School 10:45, Worship 9:30 a.m.

SAUK VALLEY ISLAMIC CENTER

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

202 E. Fellow St., Dixon -815.284.4868 Friday Prayer 12:15-1 pm Open to Public ~ All Denominations.

498 IL. Rte. 2, Dixon, 288-7000 Sunday Worship 10 a.m., nursery provided.

Tuesday evening praise and prayer 6 p.m. www.saukchurch.com

DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN 702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling 815-499-6552 Pastor Bill Sullivan Saturday Evening Service 6:00pm Sunday Traditional Service 8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service 10:45am Sunday School 9:45am

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST 614 Orchard St., Dixon

815-677-7566

Confess Your Sins to Each Other

EAST GROVE UNION CHURCH 449 E. Reuter Rd., Amboy 376-6661 One mile east of Route 26 Pastor Rick Wulf 440-5321 Sunday Morning Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Other services and activities announced.

Please join us.

SUBLETTE UNION CHURCH 500 W. Main St., Sublette, 849-5914 Pastor Kris Johnson Sunday Worship Service 9:00 am Kid’s Klub Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm

906 Richardson Ave., Ashton, 453-2328 Pastor Sang-Hun Han Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am

2128 IL Route 38, Ashton, 815-453-7464 Pastor Jeremy Horton Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.

37 S. East Avenue, Amboy (farm bureau building) Pastor Brian McWethy Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. www.graceisforyou.com

106 S. Walnut, Franklin Grove 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 9:00am

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 288-2757 Sat. 5:30pm Traditional Service Sun. 8:30am Traditional Service 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Study 10:45am Contemporary Service Wed. 9:00am Quilting, 5:45pm Bell Choir, 7:00pm Chancel Choir, 7:00 Praise Band Nursery available. Visitors welcome. www.stpauldixon.org

N. Galena & E. Morgan, Dixon, 288-1778 Gary Wilson, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

702 E. Dixon Street, Polo, 815-946-3212 Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 am All are welcome to our multi-generational congregation. Nursery service provided during the service. Handicapped accessible.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN GROVE

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1013 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, 284-2804 Reverend Frank Langholf Saturday 5:30 p.m.Worship, Sunday 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, 9:15 a.m. Education and Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Web Site: www.immanueldixon.org Bright Beginnings Daycare & Preschool 285-1033

ASHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAITH UNITED METHODIST

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

960 Rt. 52, Amboy, 857-2225 Pastor Carol Soderholm Sunday Worship 9:00, Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 9:40 - 10:15

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH

COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK

704 Lincoln Ave., Dixon, 288-1142 Pastor Mike Worrel Check us out on facebook Wednesday: 6:30-8:00pm Jump children’s ministry & Fushion youth ministry Prayer 6:30pm, 7:00-8:00pm adult bible study Sunday: 9:30 S.S. for children and adults 10:30 worship & children’s church

2nd & Shelhammer, Harmon, 857-2315 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Sunday 9:00am Worship Weekdays as Scheduled

22027 Polo Rd, Sterling IL 815-626-0104 Pastor Jim Miller Sunday Fellowship 9:00am Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am Handicap accessible and air conditioned www.EastJordanUMC.org

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, 734-4942 Sunday School All Ages 8:30 a.m., Inner-Mission Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m., Worship service 10:00am, with nursery

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

801 W. Oregon St., Polo, 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am, Nursery Available Non-denominational Christian Church Visitors Welcome

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

321 W. 2nd St., Dixon, 288-4719 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Service every Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

1209 Sixth Street, Mendota, 539-6232 www.mendotanaz.org Rev. Dick Schaill, Senior Pastor John Robinson, Worship Leader Sunday School 9:30-10:30 (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship 10:45-12:00 Soul Fire Prayer Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Wednesday Praise/Worship Practice 7:30pm Friday

131 N. Court, Dixon, 284-3849 Randy Sizemore, Pastor Sun. School 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

123 S. Hennepin, Dixon, 288-1222 Pastor Lynn Bond Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

501 W. 3rd St., Dixon, 288-1566 Pastor Gary Sorrell Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Mid Week Prayer Service 6 p.m. Wed.

Please check our website and Facebook page for additional services

BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

Dan Bentz, Pastor 598 Riverlane, Dixon, 288-5212 (1 Mile West On Dixon-Sterling Freeway) Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Worship Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Awana Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3 years thru 6th grade

MENDOTA CHURCH OF THE NAZERENE

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL Corner of 3rd St. & Peoria Ave., Dixon Ph: 815-288-2151 Web page: stlukedixon.org Fr. Richard Frontjes, Rector Fr. Tom Lamb, Priest Associate SUNDAY Eucharist 10:15 a.m., followed by Coffee and Fellowship WEDNESDAY Healing Mass: 10 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMBOY

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main Street, Chana Pastor Chan Ik Choi chanaumc@gmail.com Sunday: Adult & Children’s Education 9 am Worship Service 10:30 am Sunday of each month.

Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Nachusa, 284-4152, Brant Clements, Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST 202 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 284-2849 Tim Mitchell, Senior Pastor Heewon Kim, Associate Pastor Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Chapel Sunday Services 10:00 am in Sanctuary Nursery available 8:30am - 11:30am Cross Current Youth 4:30 pm Sunday 9:45 am Powerhouse Kids www.fumcdixon.org

FRANKLIN GROVE UNITED METHODIST 203 W. Middle St., Franklin Grove, 456-2456 Jin Ho Hong, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.; 1st Sunday of each month - ASL Sign interpreter for the hearing impaired

CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC 211 N. Franklin Avenue - Polo Rectory phone: (815) 946-2535 Rev. Louis F. Tosto, Parochial Administrator Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST

HARMON UNITED METHODIST 202 North Grove Street, Harmon, 359-7302 Pastor Leanne Keate Worship 8:30 a.m.

Junior Church for ages 12 and under during morning worship.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, 732-7264 Xavier Martinez, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Kindergarten -6th Sunday Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m.

The church is handicapped accessible.Visitors and newcomers are always welcome.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon - 815-626-4732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road) Pastor: Bob Clardie Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 am Fellowship 11:00 am

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 110 E. 3rd St., Dixon, 284-7741 Rev. Dr. David Spaulding Worship 9:30 a.m.

Church School, Adult Forum and Study Groups Follow Service

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Chicago and Flagg Streets, Paw Paw, Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Christian Education: 10:00 a.m.

THE WORSHIP CENTER 403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 677-9694 Pastor, Michael Cole Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. One Voice Youth Group Non-Denominational

GRACE UNITED METHODIST 921 E. Chamberlin, Dixon, 288-1505 Pastor Marilyn Nolan Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

WoW Worship Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Sun. School 10:45-11:30 a.m.

GREATER LIFE TABERNACLE 1403 Hemlock, Dixon, Steve Young, Pastor 815-284-8680 Bible Study, Thursday 7:00 p.m., Sunday Praise & Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Home Groups CALL

LIVING WELL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 113 E. 1st Street, Dixon Rev. John Trotter, Pastor 815-973-5981 Small Groups 9:30-9:55 am Fellowship Cafe 10:00-10:30 am Adult & Children Worship 10:30 am www.livingwellchurch.org

HOPE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 732 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, IL www.hopebiblefellowship.com Senior Pastor Joshua Shaw Associate Pastor Nathan Meeks Worship Service Sundays at 9:30 am Grow Groups at 10:45 am Evening Sunday Service 6:30 pm

UNITED FIRST CHURCH 326 E. Main Street, Amboy, IL 815-857-2415 Pastor: Charles Jeanblanc Sunday Services 9 am - 10 am Bible study following services 10:15 - 11:15

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC Congregation 107 W. Lahman Street, Franklin Grove 815-456-2457 or 815-440-6590 Pastor Myron Bartell Worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton - 815-453-2513 Rev. Alan Meyer, Pastor - 815-453-7480 Sunday School - All ages - 9:00am Sunday Worship - 10:00am - Nursery provided Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00pm Handicapped Accessible

416 Prospect St., Dixon Pastor Trudy Dunn Saturday Sabbath School 10:00am Worship Service 11:30am

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

634 Countryside Lane, Dixon, 288-4019

1140 Inlet Rd., Lee Center 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 10:30am

LeFevre Rd. & Ave. F, Sterling 625-2284 Rev. Patrick Pinion SundayWorship 9am Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15am Live broadcast on WLLT 107.7FM on Sunday

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GAS PRICES

IN THE COURTS

Peeved at the pump?

What’s in a name? Millions of dollars, lawyer testifies

Blame sudden spike on oil refinery – and the worst might not be over DETROIT (AP) – Oil and gas industry watchers said Wednesday prices at the pump have jumped across the Great Lakes region – including the Sauk Valley – because of the unexpected, partial shutdown of a large Indiana oil refinery, and those increases could continue.

According to GasBuddy. com, the most affected states are Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, but others, including Minnesota and Wisconsin, are also seeing increases. “It’s a big deal,� said

Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy’s senior petroleum analyst. “It’s the region’s largest refinery made up of multiple units, and this is the largest unit. ... The market is certainly [experiencing] some panic buying, and that’s represented in retail prices.�

The BP Whiting Refinery in northern Indiana shut down the largest of three crude distillation units Saturday for what the company calls “unscheduled repair work,� according to a statement.

BP said the rest of the refinery is operating at reduced production.

Dearborn-based AAA Michigan, which surveys prices at 2,800 Michigan gas stations, said Wednesday the statewide average was about $2.58 a gallon, about 10 cents more than Tuesday’s average.

GasBuddy.com said some stations were well above that by Wednesday afternoon, flirting with the $3 mark.

In Sterling, prices jumped from the $2.30’s

to $2.99 overnight.

The price spikes come after many industry analysts forecast significant drops. GasBuddy recently predicted decreases to accelerate from Labor Day through the fall, with ample supplies on hand. “I believe this refinery issue to be a speed bump – albeit a large speed bump – on the road to lower prices,� DeHaan said. “I still expect gas prices to come down ... and, as we approach Christmas, could still knock on the door of $2 a gallon.�

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Friday, August 14, 2015 Numbers game Nebraska football coach Mike Riley says that five Cornhusker players will be suspended for the team’s opener on Sept. 5 against BYU. Riley, however, won’t reveal who the five players are until the week of the game.

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Dixon AD starting final school year

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550 @pm222

The world is calling, and Dixon athletic director Karen Price has decided it’s time to answer.

Price turned in her letter of resignation 2 days ago during Wednesday’s school board meeting. Her resignation was accepted, and this school year will be her last. Price has worked at Dixon since 2010 as an assistant principal, and as the school’s athletic director since the 2013-14 school year.

“I’ve been working all over for 33 years, so it’s been a long time,” Price said. “[Retiring] is something I’ve been planning on doing for some time. I love what I’m doing, but I’d like to work a little less, travel some more, and spend time with my family.”

Traveling has long been a passion of Price’s, but not quite as long as athletics.

Her interest began as a high school student at her hometown Collinsville High School, located just outside of St. Louis.

Collinsville offered girls sports teams for the first time in 1973 during Price’s freshman year with volleyball and tennis.

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Alex Gillis (left) and Trey Simmons are two key returners for the Fulton Steamers in 2015. The duo helped the Steamers to a 6-4 record last season, including a berth in the 1A playoffs.

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Steamers aiming to turn playoff-clinching inch into state-title mile

BY CODY CUTTER ccutter@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555 @CodyCutter35

Football is a game of inches. The Fulton Steamers definitely know that.

Positioning for last year’s postseason berth came down to a few chain links late in their Week 9 tilt against Bureau Valley. The Steamer defense moved just enough to stop the fourth-down Storm strike before crossing the down stick.

The date? Would-be 1A champion Forreston, who handed the Steamers a 55-20 defeat behind an overpowering offensive line.

Jake Gillis remembers that game. He had to go up against 1A all-stater Aiden

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The key offensive ingredients are there, with three players – junior quarterback Tyler Sweenie, senior running back Trey • Last year’s 1A playoff appearance Simmons, and junior tailback Michael snapped a 6-year drought for Fulton, Pidde – returning after combining for one that hadn’t been seen since the over 1,500 rushing yards last season. mid-1980s into the early ’90s.

However, the Steamers used the same approach during the preseason to Carr at the tackle positions. improve upon their successes from a “He showed me what the difference was between first-team all-conference year ago.

“We approach every year as a new verand first-team all-state,” said Gillis. sion of the Fulton Steamers,” head coach “For me, it was more motivation to get Patrick Lower said. “We’ve got some kids better, and to be at that level with that that aren’t here from last year, and we’ve physical of a team.” got new kids that are here. We do have The Steamers are wanting to make quite a few returners; however, there are their next goal become that of great distance, going farther in a traditionally some different role players in there.” strong 1A field.

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Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill scrambles past Bears defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins to pick up a first down during the first down during Thursday’s preseason opener for both teams at Soldier Field.

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CHICAGO – Ryan Tannehill picked apart a rebuilt defense, throwing for a touchdown on the game’s opening drive, and the Miami Dolphins led into the second half before the Chicago Bears rallied for a 27-10 victory in the preseason opener Thursday night.

The Bears used two interceptions by reserves to set up a touchdown and field goal that gave them a 10-point lead early in the fourth quarter.

The rally aside, it was not a promising performance by a team coming off a five-win

season. The Bears hired general manager Ryan Pace and coach John Fox while overhauling the defense, but there clearly is work to do.

Miami, 8-8 last season, looked good until Chicago’s reserves made their move.

Tannehill, armed with a $96 million contract extension, played like a big-money quarterback, going 6-for-7 for 56 yards.

He threw a 2-yard touchdown to Jarvis Landry to finish an 85-yard drive and called it a night.

Arthur Arkush’s rookie watch • Second-round nose tackle Eddie Goldman, in both first- and second-string snaps, showed both good strength at the point of attack, and an ability to penetrate the backfield. AJ Cruz appeared quick while taking turns with Marc Mariani in the return game. Undrafted linebacker John Timu displayed terrific ball skills while getting the Bears’ first takeaway, an interception that led to the game-winning TD.

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Hurley’s father found dead The father of PGA Tour player Billy Hurley III has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, nearly a month after he left home, Hurley announced on Thursday.

Willard Hurley Jr., 61, killed himself Wednesday in Virginia, according to a statement released by his son’s management company.

Billy Hurley broke down in tears while announcing 2 weeks ago during the Quicken Loans National tournament that his father was missing. He was later found at a public library in Texas, watching his son play golf on a computer.

He told police only that he had been traveling.

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Timberwolves add another veteran The Timberwolves are bringing in another veteran to tutor their young pups.

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that Tayshaun Prince has agreed to terms with the Wolves on a 1-year deal for the veteran’s minimum.

Prince, 35, averaged 7.5 points in 58 games last season for the Pistons, Grizzlies, and Celtics.

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Hamilton to have MRI on knee Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton still has soreness in his left knee.

Hamilton was out of the lineup for the second straight game Thursday at Minnesota. He was scratched Wednesday after batting practice because of the injury, which has prompted the Rangers to order an MRI test Friday on the 34-year-old.

Before the game against the Twins, Hamilton called his season “tremendously frustrating,” because of a number of lower-body problems.

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White Sox center fielder Trayce Thompson catches a fly ball for an out against the Royals on Sunday.

Thompson has been a nice addition to the lineup since being promoted from the minor leagues.

Splash for Sox Thompson making impact in Chicago’s outfield and work on it and clear your head,” manager Robin Ventura When Trayce Thompson talked said of LaRoche. “We’re going to need him to hit well if we’re to his mother after his first major-league home run Tuesday, going to make a run at this.”

Ventura said LaRoche likely she told the rookie outfielder she wasn’t surprised at all by his will return to the lineup Friday early success with the White Sox. against Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks, and Ventura could “It’s just another game,” Thompson said. “It was an awe- continue to play matchups as long as the right-handed-hitting some moment, but I have to focus and come out here and do Thompson stays up.

Ventura also said any player it again today.”

Thompson tried to carry that act- could lose his job when not producing. But it is tougher to bench like-you’ve-been-there approach higher-paid players such as into Wednesday’s series finale with the Angels at U.S. Cellular LaRoche, who is making $12 Field, and it worked. He recorded million this year while hitting two of the Sox’s first four hits, and .213 with 10 home runs, 37 RBIs finished 2-for-3 before he was lift- and 114 strikeouts. ed for pinch hitter Adam LaRoche “Anybody can lose their job, in the ninth. but I know we’re better if he The Sox completed a three-game produces like we know he can,” sweep with a 3-2 victory on Avisail Ventura said.

Garcia’s walk-off double in the Second-half surge: John Danks 13th. Garcia’s shot to left off Cesar gave the Sox another strong Ramos drove in Jose Abreu, who start, but the Sox gave away his had singled for his only hit of the victory. night to open the inning.

Danks allowed one run and Thompson is 6-for-12 since five hits over 7 1/3 innings to being called up, giving the Sox bring his ERA in six starts since a solid option off the bench. His the All-Star break to 2.75. The presence in the lineup against Sox cruised to a 2-1 lead through left-handed starters Tuesday and eight innings before the Angels Wednesday was made possible mounted a comeback against by nights off for LaRoche, who is closer David Robertson. having one of his worst seasons.

After singles from C.J. Cron and “There’s time to go in the cage Johnny Giavotella put runners

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on the corners with one out, Abreu made a critical decision at first base.

He fielded Conor Gillaspie’s ground ball and stepped on first.

He then started a rundown to try for a double play instead of throwing home, and the runner scored as interference was called on the Sox. The Sox offense was slow to get going against left-hander Andrew Heaney. Thompson scored their only run through five innings on Gordon Beckham’s sacrifice fly in the fifth.

Alexei Ramirez’s RBI double in the sixth put the Sox ahead 2-1.

Danks kept the game close by allowing only an RBI double to Gillaspie.

Keeping it loose: The Sox’s early batting practice had some unusual participants.

The Sox don’t have any road interleague games coming up, but pitchers Robertson, Zach Duke, Nate Jones and Carlos Rodon hit after repeated requests to Ventura.

He said he wanted to be sure the pitchers stretched out properly so they didn’t injure themselves, but otherwise approved of them having a little fun.

“It’s something we dream of doing,” Jones said. “Just staying loose and having some fun.”

HORSE RACING

Hall of Famer Nerud dies at 102 John Nerud, a thoroughbred racing pioneer who trained the great Dr. Fager and helped create the Breeders’ Cup, has died.

He was 102.

The National Museum and Racing Hall of Fame issued a statement Thursday, which said his daughter-in-law, Debra Nerud, confirmed Nerud died of heart failure at his home in Old Brookville, New York.

During his 44-year training career mostly for Tartan Farms, Nerud won more than 1,000 races. His top horse was Dr. Fager, the first to win four championships in 1 year.

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Unexpected gem in Seattle Iwakuma’s no-hitter breaks long streak by National League

BY TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer

SEATTLE – After years of waiting, the drought finally ended thanks to the Seattle Mariners’ Hisashi Iwakuma.

No, not Iwakuma becoming just the second Japanese pitcher to throw a no-hitter in Major League Baseball – as important an accomplishment as that was – joining Hideo Nomo in exclusive company when he shut down the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

That ended the run of 12 straight no-hitters – 11 individual and one combined – thrown by National League pitchers. Almost 3 years to the day that teammate Felix Hernandez threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Iwakuma finally ended the drought for the American League.

It’s a rare stat, and in many ways likely just an odd coincidence.

But it also highlights the difficulty of pitching in the American League, where there simply are no free outs thanks to the designated hitter.

come at Safeco Field.

Prior to Hernandez’s perfect game, six Seattle pitchers combined on a no-hitter in June 2012 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and unknown Phillip Humber threw a perfect game for the White Sox against the Mariners that April.

The only other AL park to see a no-hitter since 2011: Angels Stadium, where Jered Weaver threw his no-hitter in May 2012, less than 2 weeks after Humber’s perfect game.

AP The NL streak was Hisashi Iwakuma is mobbed by teammates, the longest streak of including catcher Jesus Sucre (2), after Iwakuma no-hitters in one league threw a no-hitter against the Orioles on Wednes- since the inception of day in Seattle. the AL in 1901.

“There’s an obvious number one reason.

2015 no-hitters That reason, and probDate Pitcher Team Opponent ably just coincidence,” 8/12 Hisashi Iwakuma Mariners Orioles Texas manager Jeff 7/25 Cole Hamels Phillies Cubs Banister said Thursday.

6/20 Max Scherzer Nationals Pirates “I’ve got to believe that 6/9 Chris Heston Giants Mets an oddsmaker would say that it’s a little more challenging in our “I think the outs are said. “Those are tough tougher. Look, the line- outs. There really are no league. They are still pretty special, no matter ups are deeper. The easy outs in the Ameriwhat the circumstance DH’s in the American can League.” or situation is. That’s League, the DH’s are Four of the last five animals,” Seattle manno-hitters in American why we celebrate them so much.” ager Lloyd McClendon League ballparks have

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | 2015 MAC PREVIEW

Rockets looking to dethrone Huskies Toledo favored over defending MAC West champions; Bowling Green best in East

BY NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer

Doyt Perry (77), and Bob Pruett (79) are within reach.

East On the rise: Massachusetts 1. Bowling Green has been in the Football Bowl 2. Massachusetts Subdivision for only 3 years, 3. Ohio but after going 1-11 in 2012 and 4. Akron again in 2013, the Minutemen 5. Kent State won three games last year – all 6. Buffalo in conference. UMass also led 7. Miami (Ohio) Colorado and Vanderbilt in the second half before losing both West games by three points. Is there 1. Toledo another step forward for QB 2. Northern Illinois Blake Frohnapfel and the 3. Western Michigan Minutemen in 2015?

4. Central Michigan Running wild: Hunt led the 5. Ball State MAC in rushing last year, but 6. Eastern Michigan Western Michigan’s Jarvion Franklin wasn’t far behind, with the curve, so we can come out 1,551 yards on 306 carries as a and get going.” freshman. Buffalo’s Anthone Quarterback Matt Johnson is Taylor also returns after runback for Bowling Green after ning for 1,403 yards in 2014. being limited to one game last Chances to shine: Western season because of a broken hip.

Here are a few other things to Michigan will have an immediate chance to show it’s a MAC watch in the MAC this year: Stability?: The MAC often has title contender when it hosts a lot of coaching turnover, with Big Ten power Michigan State its top teams becoming targets in the season opener. That same week, Central Michigan for big-name programs lookhosts Oklahoma State. ing to hire. But this year, only Record streak: Northern two teams have new faces at Illinois has made seven consecthe helm – Buffalo with Lance Leipold, and Central Michigan utive bowl appearances, a MAC record. The Huskies haven’t with John Bonamego.

Ohio coach Frank Solich is sixth won their bowl since the 2011 season, however. The league on the MAC’s career list with 72 went 2-3 in bowls last season, wins, and he can move all the with Bowling Green and Toledo way up to third if he has a big season in 2015. Gary Pinkel (73), earning the victories.

AP MAC predicitons

DETROIT – The Toledo Rockets have had five consecutive winning seasons, and went to a bowl four times in that span.

There’s really only one breakthrough that’s eluded them.

For all of Toledo’s success recently, the Rockets haven’t won the Mid-American Conference since 2004. Instead, division rival Northern Illinois always seems a step ahead. The Huskies have played in five consecutive MAC championship games, winning three.

This may be Toledo’s best chance to move past Northern Illinois. Kareem Hunt returns for the Rockets after rushing for 1,631 yards last season, and Toledo’s defense lost only three starters.

Even the schedule is cooperating. Toledo, Northern Illinois, and Western Michigan are expected to be the top teams in the West Division, and the Rockets get to play both of those other teams at home.

“We know we have a chance to be very good this season, but we also have a lot of work ahead of us,” Toledo coach Matt Campbell said.

The Rockets were slight favorites to win the title in the league’s preseason poll, but don’t expect Northern Illinois

Chicago Tribune

Northern Illinois University cornerback Paris Logan intercepts a pass intended for Northwestern’s Cameron Dickerson during a game last fall at Ryan Field in Evanston. Teams like Toledo will be looking to unseat NIU from its perch at the top of the MAC West Division. to fade without a fight. The Huskies had to replace star quarterback Jordan Lynch last year, and they rolled through the conference slate with only one loss before routing Bowling Green 51-17 in the title game.

Bowling Green won the East for a second consecutive season, and coach Dino Babers is eager to unleash his fast-paced offensive system on the league again. The Falcons ran 113

offensive plays in a September win over Indiana – and that’s the blueprint for what Babers is trying to accomplish.

“I told the quarterbacks, I said, ‘It’s a racing car, and I want to hear the tires sing.

When we go into a curve, they’re supposed to sing – tires are supposed to make noise,’” Babers said. “That’s not the time to get off the gas, that’s the time to accelerate through

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | NOTRE DAME

Catching up with running backs Folston has competition in Notre Dame backfield from Prosise

BY TOM COYNE Associated Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – C.J. Prosise, a wide receiver last season, is challenging leading rusher Tarean Folston for a starting spot in Notre Dame’s backfield.

“You get a good practice on you, and if you’ve worked hard, you’re taking first-team reps,” coach Brian Kelly said Thursday. “You have a subpar practice based on the standards that we set, you’re not taking first team reps. So it’s a very competitive situation, very fluid.”

Folston, the 5-foot-9, 214-pound junior from Cocoa, Florida, led the Irish with 175 carries for 889 yards rushing a year ago, while Prosise had 10 carries for 126 yards, mostly on sweeps from wide receiver.

Kelly expects those two and quarterback Malik Zaire to carry the bulk of the load for the Irish, who lost second-leading rusher Greg Bryant to suspension.

Prosise said he’s surprised to be in the mix to be a starter.

“I thought I’d be getting reps here and there, helping out,” he said. “Now that there’s an open spot, I’m ready to compete for it.”

The 6-0, 216-pound Prosise, a senior from Petersburg, Virginia, already has shown big-play capability, accounting for three of Notre Dame’s five catches of at least 50 yards last season. He also led Irish receivers with an average of 17.8 yards a catch.

“We think he has a home run kind of ability at that position, where now he’ll get an opportunity to get a lot of carries,” Kelly said.

Prosise said the biggest challenge running between the tackles is learning blocking schemes.

Folston can see Prosise getting

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Steamers looking for balance on offense CONVERSION

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Notre Dame’s Tarean Folston (25) led the Irish in rushing yards in 2014 with 877. That does not mean he is guaranteed the starting job once the regular season kicks off. more comfortable.

“He’s done a great job as far as the switch over from receiver to running back,” Folston said.

Folston welcomes the competition.

It “just makes everybody better,” he said.

Still, Folston is eager to show he’s the back who should be getting the majority of carries.

“That’s the way we all compete,” he said. “We all have to have the mindset of carrying the ball 20, 30-plus times a game. That’s

always the mindset.”

Kelly said he’s aware of reports that Bryant has enrolled at a junior college in Florida, but said he hasn’t talked with him. Kelly described Bryant as “elusive.”

“I want Greg back here if he wants a Notre Dame degree and is committed to a Notre Dame education. Obviously, from what I’m hearing, that’s not what he’s interested in. I think he’s interested in playing football,” Kelly said. “At Notre Dame, you have to do both.”

Price brought trainers back to Dixon RETIREMENT

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Price went out for both, and later track and field the following year, after the interest for girls sports skyrocketed.

Price became one of the school’s first female athletes to reach a state meet in track and field.

She still remembers competing in gym clothes, which acted as the girls’ uniforms.

“I grew up in a time where athletics for girls were just getting started,” Price said.

“Basketball was king, and I saw the boys getting all the attention and privileges that went along with that.

“Part of me always wanted to have the opportunity to do those things, and that’s what drove me into education. I always wanted to give girls that opportunity, an equal opportunity, to compete and play.”

Price went on to earn an education degree from Western Illinois University, as well as competing on the volleyball team and high jumping for 2 years.

She received her masters degree in special education from California State UniversityBakersfield, and added a second masters degree in sports management from Indiana University 5 years later.

Some of her professional work included serving as an athletic director, teacher, and administrator for 18 years at Highland Park High School, and 5 more years in Colorado before coming to Dixon in 2010.

During her time at Dixon, Price spearhead-

ed efforts to place athletic trainers on sidelines at sporting events, and helped oversee Dixon’s transition from the NIB12 to the Big Northern last season.

“It’s been a great run,” Price said. “Did some great things with Dixon High School, and I feel everything’s moving in the right direction.”

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the size coming back from last year. I’m not CONTINUED FROM B1 saying we’re not as good, but we don’t have the “So, really, the message size. But we have more to our guys is that we speed, so we can drop want to get better every back and give more time day,” Lower said. to throw all around.”

With the backfield being Defensively, the Steamso young last year, the ers look to be much Steamers didn’t feel improved. Leading tackler comfortable with mixing Kegan North knew what up the offensive balance, it was like 2 years ago in instead focusing on conan attempt to make the trolling the ball with the playoffs after a 1-4 start – run, as well as time of which failed by virtue of possession. So far, they playoff points. Last year, are eager to include a few the Steamers were 2-3 passes into their regimen. after 5 weeks, winning “I think it’s also to throw out the rest of the regular teams off,” Simmons season, with two games said. “So it’s not just that allowing no more than they’re expecting run two scores. every time. We’re mixing it “The experience is a huge difference,” said up, so that it’s run-pass.”

North, a senior 3-year Balancing the offense starter. “Guys last year could provide relief to were going in and hadn’t one of the Steamers’ really proven anything. weaknesses: that being the size on the line, aside The guys who are playfrom the near-300-pound ing back on their heels are now on their toes and Gillis.

“It’s a little easier on the are ready for anything, line to block for the pass,” because they’ve already Gillis said. “We don’t have seen it.”

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THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD

MLB ROUNDUP

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The Cubs’ Dexter Fowler is greeted by third base coach Gary Jones (1) after hitting a two-run home run against the Brewers on Thursday in Chicago. It was one of five homers the Cubs hit in a 9-2 victory.

Red-hot at Wrigley Cubs hit 5 homers in rout; Pirates topple Cards By the Associated Press

Kyle Schwarber hit two homers and drove in four runs, Jon Lester won his fourth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 on Thursday at Wrigley Field for their seventh victory in a row.

Schwarber, Dexter Fowler and Anthony Rizzo each homered in the fifth inning as Chicago won for the 13th time in 14 games. The Cubs’ winning streak is their longest since 2011.

The Cubs, holding the lead for the second NL wild-card spot, completed their first undefeated homestand of at least seven games since 2008.

Today’s games • Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

TV/Radio: CSN/780 AM, 670 AM • Marlins (Koehler 8-9) at Cardinals (Garcia 4-4), 7:15 p.m.

TV/Radio: FSN/95.7 FM Lester (8-8) struck out 10 in six innings. He gave up two runs and seven hits.

Tyler Cravy (0-4) allowed four runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings.

Pirates 10, Cardinals 5: Pedro Alvarez homered in a seven-run first inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates broke an eight-game losing streak at Busch Stadium.

The Pirates moved within six games of the first-place Cardinals in the NL Central with their 12th victory in 18 games.

St. Louis, which won the first two in the series, has won the last seven sets between the teams at Busch Stadium.

Alvarez had three hits as the Pirates held on. The Cardinals closed their seven-run deficit to 7-5 in the seventh, but Pittsburgh salted away the win with three runs in the top of the ninth.

Francisco Liriano (8-6) pitched six innings.

Lance Lynn (9-7) got just two outs in the shortest of his 119 career starts.

NFL PRESEASON | PACKERS 22, PATRIOTS 11

Packers take care of Patriots Rodgers sharp in opener; Brady sees limited action at home

BY JIMMY GOLEN AP SPorts Writer

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady completed one of four passes before giving way to Jimmy Garoppolo, and the New England Patriots fell 22-11 to the Green Bay Packers in both teams’ exhibition opener on Thursday night.

A day after appearing before a federal judge hearing the appeal of his “Deflategate” suspension, Brady played just two series – a three-and-out and a four-and-out.

Garoppolo, who would fill in for Brady if any part of the Super Bowl MVP’s four-game suspension is upheld, played three quarters plus one play. He went 20-for-30 for 159 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, and was sacked seven times.

Aaron Rodgers completed 11 of 19 passes for 117 yards for Green Bay. Backup Scott Tolzien was 10-for-16 for 107 yards and a 26-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Janis. Alonzo Harris ran for a 25-yard touchdown for the 2014 NFC North winners.

Brady led the Super Bowl champions onto the field to a loud cheer from the fans that have refused to believe he was involved in a scheme to illegally deflate the footballs used in the AFC championship game. He was suspended four games by the NFL, and the team was docked $1 million and two draft picks, but Brady’s suspension is now in the courts.

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Prized free-agent signing Ndamukong Suh did little, but a defense the Dolphins believe can dominate sure looked the part.

The first-teamers shut down Jay Cutler and the rest of the Bears’ starters on the first possession. Chicago started moving on its second

MLB East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 64 52 .552 — New York 62 51 .549 ½ Tampa Bay 58 56 .509 5 Baltimore 57 56 .504 5½ Boston 50 64 .439 13 Central Division W L Pct GB Kansas City 68 46 .596 — Minnesota 57 57 .500 11 Detroit 55 59 .482 13 Chicago 54 58 .482 13 Cleveland 53 59 .473 14 West Division W L Pct GB Houston 62 53 .539 — Los Angeles 60 54 .526 1½ Texas 56 57 .496 5 Seattle 54 61 .470 8 Oakland 51 65 .440 11½ Wild Card W L Pct GB New York 62 51 .549 +2½ Los Angeles 60 54 .526 — Tampa Bay 58 56 .509 2 Baltimore 57 56 .504 2½ Minnesota 57 57 .500 3 Texas 56 57 .496 3½ Detroit 55 59 .482 5 Chicago 54 58 .482 5 Cleveland 53 59 .473 6 Seattle 54 61 .470 6½ Oakland 51 65 .440 10 Boston 50 64 .439 10 Thursday’s results Toronto 4, Oakland 2 Texas 6, Minnesota 5 N.Y. Yankees 8, Cleveland 6 L.A. Angels 7, Kansas City 6 Today’s games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Oakland (Bassitt 1-4) at Baltimore (U.Jimenez 9-7), 6:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nova 4-4) at Toronto (Price 11-4), 6:07 p.m.

Seattle (Montgomery 4-4) at Boston (J.Kelly 4-6), 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Karns 7-5) at Texas (M.Perez 1-2), 7:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 7-12) at Minnesota (May 8-7), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (Simon 10-6) at Houston (Keuchel 13-6), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Weaver 4-8) at Kansas City (D.Duffy 5-5), 7:10 p.m.

East Division W L Pct New York 63 52 .548 Washington 58 55 .513 Atlanta 51 63 .447 Miami 46 68 .404 Philadelphia 46 69 .400 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 73 41 .640 Pittsburgh 66 46 .589 Chicago 65 48 .575 Cincinnati 50 62 .446 Milwaukee 48 68 .414 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 64 50 .561 San Francisco 60 53 .531 Arizona 56 57 .496 San Diego 54 61 .470 Colorado 47 66 .416

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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass as tackle David Bakhtiari (69) blocks the Patriots’ Chandler Jones (95) during Thursday’s preseason opener in Foxborough, Mass.

Patriots fans have never wavered in their support of the three-time Super Bowl MVP, holding “Free Tom Brady” rallies and calling on the team not to raise the championship banner before the Sept. 10 season opener if Brady isn’t there.

Just in case, the Patriots need to get Garoppolo ready.

The second-year second-stringer handed off to Jonas Gray on a 55-yard

touchdown run, then pitched it to Gray for the 2-point conversion. In the second half, he was intercepted

by LaDarius Gunter, who returned it 28 yards to the Packers 29.

Two plays later, Harris ran it 25 yards for his touchdown.

Rookie Brett Hundley completed a 10-yard pass to John Crockett midway through the fourth quarter to give the Packers a 22-11 lead.

drive, which ended with a 48-yard field goal by Robbie Gould against a mix of starters and reserves.

Cutler played two possessions and threw for 42 yards, going 4 of 7. He did not commit a turnover after leading the league with 24 last season.

Jimmy Clausen played until the closing minutes and was 17 of 27 for 151 yards. Jacquizz Rodgers started in place of Matt

Forte and ran for 33 yards on seven carries. Ka’Deem Carey scored on a 1-yard run late in the third period that gave Chicago a 17-10 lead and finished with 34 yards rushing. Senorise Perry ran for a 54-yard TD late in the game.

A defense that ranked among the worst in franchise history the past 2 years gave no indication a quick turnaround is coming. The Bears, switching

from a 4-3 to 3-4 scheme under Fox and new coordinator Vic Fangio, quickly fell behind.

The Dolphins overcame two holding penalties and burned 8:01 on that opening touchdown drive. Tannehill was nearly intercepted deep in Chicago territory by Jared Allen, who reached out and knocked down a pass. But Landry’s TD gave Miami the lead.

GB — 4 11½ 16½ 17 GB — 6 7½ 22 26 GB — 3½ 7½ 10½ 16½

Wild Card W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 66 46 .589 +1½ Chicago 65 48 .575 — San Francisco 60 53 .531 5 Washington 58 55 .513 7 Arizona 56 57 .496 9 San Diego 54 61 .470 12 Atlanta 51 63 .447 13½ Cincinnati 50 62 .446 14½ Thursday’s results N.Y. Mets 12, Colorado 3 Chicago Cubs 9, Milwaukee 2 Pittsburgh 10, St. Louis 5 Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, late Washington at San Francisco, late Today’s games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 8-7), 3:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Happ 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 10-11), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Ray 3-7) at Atlanta (Teheran 7-6), 6:35 p.m.

Philadelphia (Morgan 3-3) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 2-7), 7:10 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 8-9) at St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 4-4), 7:15 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 8-9) at Colorado (Flande 2-1), 7:40 p.m.

Cincinnati (Jo.Lamb 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (A.Wood 7-7), 9:10 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 11-8) at San Francisco (M.Cain 2-3), 9:15 p.m.

Thursday’s box scores

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PIRATES 10, CARDINALS 5 Pittsburgh

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2B–N.Walker (25), McCutchen (28), Cervelli (12). 3B–N.Walker (3). HR–P.Alvarez (17). SB–Wong (14). SF–Molina.

IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh Liriano W,8-6 6 6 3 3 4 5 Soria 1/3 3 2 2 1 0 Watson H,28 1 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Melancon 1 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis Lynn L,9-7 2/3 6 7 3 0 1 Lyons 5 1/3 3 0 0 1 2 Cishek 1 0 0 0 0 2 Broxton 1 0 0 0 0 0 Maness 1 4 3 3 2 0 HBP–by Lynn (Cervelli). WP–Liriano, Soria.

PB–Molina.

NFL preseason

American League

National League

Cutler avoids turning ball over in win STARTERS

Women’s Rock River Classic at Prairie Ridge, Morrison Saturday’s first-round tee times 8 a.m.

Connie Wolber (Emerald Hill), Angie Carl (Green River), Carolyn Kosier (Oakville) 8:08 a.m.

Kris Zschiesche (Prophet Hills), Sandy Grau (Prairie Ridge), Carla Leddy (PrairieView) 8:16 a.m.

Deena Gallentine (Rock River), Jackie Ackert (Shady Oaks), Marilyn Geiken (Sunset), Donna Brooks (Emerald Hill) 8:24 a.m.

Joyce Hogue (Prairie Ridge), Shelli Barkei (PrairieView), Karen Anderson (Green River), Donna Landis (Oakville) 8:32 a.m.

Deb Harris (Prophet Hills), Patti Simester (Rock River), Patty Ohlendorf (Shady Oaks), Cheryl Satterfield (Sunset) 8:40 a.m.

Sharon Hammer (Emerald Hill), Tammy Howlett (Green River), Marita Myers (Oakville), Joyce Erdmann (Prairie Ridge) 8:48 a.m.

Dawn Smith (PrairieView), Donna Moore (Prophet Hills), Sandi Ivey (Rock River), Connie Bontz (Shady Oaks) 8:56 a.m.

Colleen Miller (Sunset), Sylvia Wiersema (Emerald Hill), Linda Molln (Green River), Barb Alexander (Oakville) 9:04 a.m.

Carol Onken (Prairie Ridge), Sandy Kelly (PrairieView), Margie Sommers (Prophet Hills), Trisha Breed (Rock River) 9:12 a.m.

Dawn Shaddick (Shady Oaks), Abi Scheidecker (Sunset), Hazel Pulford (Emerald Hill), Rosie Wallace (Green River) 9:20 a.m.

Ellen McCulloh (Prairie Ridge), Pattie Carey (PrairieView), Karen Wiersema (Prophet Hills), Deb Swanson (Oakville) 9:28 a.m.

Shirlene Eatinger (Rock River), Dorie Ackert (Shady Oaks), Terri Scheidecker (Sunset), Marlene Stevens (Emerald Hill) 9:36 a.m.

Mary Latwesen (Prairie Ridge), Brenda Ulery (PrairieView), Denise Oberle (Green River), Marilyn Daggert (Oakville) 9:44 a.m.

Shelly Felske (Prophet Hills), Sandy Loos (Rock River), Donna Smith (Shady Oaks), Ali Scheidecker (Sunset)

E–Lester (3). LOB–Milwaukee 9, Chicago 6. 2B–Segura (7), E.Herrera 2 (7), Fowler (18), J.Herrera (4). HR–Fowler (12), Schwarber 2 (8), Rizzo (22), Denorfia (2).

SB–Segura (17), Braun 2 (18), K.Davis (2), H.Perez (2). CS–Segura (5), Fowler (7).

IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee Cravy L,0-4 4 1/3 4 4 4 4 3 Knebel 2/3 1 1 1 0 1 Lohse 1 1 1 1 1 2 Cotts 1 2 1 1 0 1 Fr.Rodriguez 1 3 2 2 0 1 Chicago Lester W,8-8 6 7 2 2 2 10 Motte H,9 1 1 0 0 0 1 Tom.Hunter 2/3 1 0 0 0 1 T.Wood 1 1/3 0 0 0 0 2 Lohse pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.

WP–Lester.

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Sunday’s result Minnesota 14, Pittsburgh 3 Thursday’s results Baltimore 30, New Orleans 27 Green Bay 22, New England 11 Detroit 23, N.Y. Jets 3 Chicago 27, Miami 10 Washington 20, Cleveland 17 Dallas at San Diego, late Today’s games Carolina at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Tennessee at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.

Denver at Seattle, 9 p.m.

St. Louis at Oakland, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

San Francisco at Houston, 7 p.m.

Kansas City at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s game Indianapolis at Philadelphia, noon Thursday’s box scores

BEARS 27, DOLPHINS 10 Miami Chicago

7 3 0 0 — 10 0 3 14 10 — 27 First Quarter Mia–Landry 2 pass from Tannehill (Sturgis kick), 6:59.

Second Quarter Chi–FG Gould 48, 12:28.

Mia–FG Sturgis 31, 1:02.

Third Quarter Chi–FG Gould 23, 9:09.

Chi–FG Gould 21, 3:13.

Chi–Carey 1 run (Cruz pass from Clausen), :24.

Fourth Quarter Chi–FG Gould 27, 13:25.

Chi–Perry 54 run (Gould kick), 3:57.

Mia Chi First downs 20 19 Total Net Yards 343 357 Rushes-yards 26-102 33-166 Passing 241 191 Punt Returns 3-50 3-26 Kickoff Returns 3-76 2-69 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 3-13 Comp-Att-Int 20-44-3 21-34-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-5 1-2 Punts 6-41.0 6-48.2 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 12-80 15-83 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Miami, Miller 3-32, Williams 7-20, Gillislee 5-16, L.James 5-13, Moore 2-11, Freeman 1-7, Tannehill 1-4, Bronson 2-(minus 1). Chicago, Perry 10-89, Carey 7-34, Rodgers 7-33, Thomas 5-9, Langford 4-1.

PASSING–Miami, Freeman 5-16-1-76, Tannehill 6-7-0-56, Moore 4-9-0-43, Bethel-Thompson 5-12-2-71. Chicago, Cutler 4-7-0-42, Clausen 17-27-0-151.

RECEIVING–Miami, Hamilton 4-49, Hazel 2-34, Cone 2-30, Williams 2-28, Sims 2-15, Stoneburner 2-13, Landry 2-11, Byrd 1-34, Jennings 1-19, Matthews 1-11, L.James 1-2. Chicago, Meredith 4-47, Lawrence 3-25, Bellamy 3-15, Rosario 2-19, Royal 2-19, Langford 2-16, Carey 2-14, Bennett 1-17, Cruz 1-15, Wilson 1-6.

PACKERS 22, PATRIOTS 11 Green Bay New England

3 6 6 7 — 22 0 11 0 0 — 11 First Quarter GB–FG Crosby 25, :11.

Second Quarter NE–Gray 55 run (Gray run), 13:44.

GB–Janis 26 pass from Tolzien (pass failed), 5:11.

NE–FG Gostkowski 56, :00.

Third Quarter GB–Harris 25 run (pass failed), 12:13.

Fourth Quarter GB–Crockett 10 pass from Hundley (Crosby kick), 7:42.

GB NE First downs 23 14 Total Net Yards 406 211 Rushes-yards 34-133 18-94 Passing 273 117 Punt Returns 2-14 0-0 Kickoff Returns 0-0 5-123 Interceptions Ret. 1-28 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 27-43-0 21-34-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-22 7-52 Punts 3-34.0 6-46.7 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 4-30 8-78 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Green Bay, Harris 7-41, Lacy 5-36, Crockett 10-26, R.Neal 4-15, Starks 5-12, A.Rodgers 1-8, Blanchard 1-(minus 1), Kuhn 1-(minus 4). New England, Gray 7-74, White 8-12, Garoppolo 2-8, Creecy 1-0.

PASSING–Green Bay, Tolzien 10-16-0107, Hundley 4-6-0-60, Blanchard 2-2-011, A.Rodgers 11-19-0-117. New England, Garoppolo 20-30-1-159, Brady 1-4-0-10.

RECEIVING–Green Bay, Starks 3-38, Adams 3-17, Janis 2-31, Montgomery 2-28, Nelson 2-25, Perillo 2-23, Quarless 2-21, Backman 2-10, R.Neal 2-5, Pinkard 1-31, R.Rodgers 1-18, Cobb 1-16, Crockett 1-10, M.White 1-10, Harris 1-7, Williams 1-5. New England, Harper 7-48, White 4-52, Gibson 4-29, Krause 3-20, Boyce 2-19, Kettani 1-1.

Auto racing Points standings NASCAR Sprint Cup Through Aug. 9 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Joey Logano 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4. Jimmie Johnson 5. Brad Keselowski 6. Martin Truex Jr. 7. Matt Kenseth 8. Kurt Busch 9. Jamie McMurray 10. Denny Hamlin 11. Paul Menard 12. Jeff Gordon 13. Ryan Newman 14. Clint Bowyer 15. Carl Edwards 16. Aric Almirola 17. Kasey Kahne 18. Greg Biffle 19. Kyle Larson 20. Casey Mears

Points 823 781 750 747 719 714 703 659 635 631 622 620 613 612 589 562 561 532 517 493

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Bad Tiger tour hits Wisconsin

S

HEBOYGAN, Wis. – There’s a saying in golf that “If you’re going to miss it, miss it fast.”

By the time Tiger Woods’ 5-foot putt for par at No. 3 slid past the hole, he was already in hot pursuit. The ball was still wobbling the first time he thought about tapping in.

Another 10 minutes on, after hitting a metal wood off the tee at No. 4, Woods started down the fairway howling to no one in particular, “How [expletive] bad am I putting?”

The answer, statistically speaking, is very bad. The fact that Woods let that miss linger well into the next hole – he was still cursing when he arrived at his tee shot – is even worse.

“I hit it great today, but I made actually nothing,” he said after shooting 3-over 75 in the first round of the PGA Championship.

“Probably one of the worst putting rounds I’ve had in a very long time.”

Golf used to be Woods and everybody else. About the only thing they had in common was how they described fair-to-middling rounds afterward, how a handful of near-misses on the greens could have changed everything. The difference, of course, was that Woods would go out the next day, and the day after that, and make almost everything in sight.

That doesn’t happen anymore. His opening rounds at the three other majors this year are 73 (Masters), 80 (U.S. Open), and 76 (British Open), and his finishes at Chambers Bay and St. Andrews were just as disastrous. Now he not only sounds like everybody else, Woods plays like everybody else, too.

To be clear, he did not “hit it great” Thursday.

The same golf swing that thrilled millions around the globe no longer scares anyone in the field.

Woods found only seven of the 14 fairways at Whistling Straits, and hit a more respectable 12 of 18 greens. That last number isn’t as good as it sounds, when you factor in the length of his average approach shots – 156 yards, which is short-iron territory.

He was spot-on about the terrible putting, though.

Woods needed 33 strokes with the flat stick, and his ranking in the “Strokes Gained: Putting” category – the most accurate measure of a golfer’s play on the greens – ranked him 146th in a field of 156.

Even the most technically oriented teachers will admit that putting is, at its root, a mental exercise.

Woods’ own coaches, plenty of self-appointed coaches watching on TV, and more than a few pros, have offered advice on how Woods could, or should, re-locate the stroke that made him nearly unbeatable once.

Nearly all of it has been focused on those few inches on either side of the golf ball. More likely, though, the problem with his putting still resides somewhere squarely between his ears.

Grace was never Woods’ strongest suit. Ambition was, and the gulf between what he wants and what he has to settle for has likely never been wider.

He still oozes talent.

What he can’t produce anymore are results.

AP

Dustin Johnson hits a drive on the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin. Johnson has a one-stroke lead after the first round.

Redemeption road Dustin Johnson puts disappointments behind him

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Rory McIlroy was nervous about his game.

Jordan Spieth was frustrated with his putting.

Not so surprising about the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday was Dustin Johnson.

He was leading.

Shaking off a double dose of disappointment in the majors, Johnson breezed his way to a 6-under 66 in moderate morning conditions at Whistling Straits, and wound up with a one-shot lead over David Lingmerth. It was the fifth time in 13 rounds at the majors this year that Johnson had at least a share of the lead.

Just never on Sunday, which he knows all too well.

“It’s only the first round,” Johnson said.

It was a big start for McIlroy, and a shaky one for Spieth. They were the main event in the first round of the final major. McIlroy has not played since the U.S. Open, out for 53 days because of an injury to his left ankle, and mildly curious whether his game would be sharp enough to compete.

Adding to the buzz was playing with Spieth, the Masters and U.S. Open champion, who is closing in on McIlroy’s No. 1 ranking.

“It’s not that. It’s more just being

a little bit anxious coming back and seeing how my game is going to react whenever I’m put under a little bit of pressure, and have a card in my hand and have to really score,” McIlroy said. “Once I got those first couple of holes out of the way, I felt like I settled into the round really nicely.”

Three birdies on the par 5s, and one big par save with his feet in the water, carried him to a 71.

Spieth doesn’t usually go 11 holes without making a putt of any length, and frustrations were starting wear on him until he chipped in from behind the 12th green for birdie, which steadied him enough to match McIlroy with a 71.

Considering they played in a strong wind and tough afternoon conditions, it was a reasonable start.

It certainly was for Johnson.

He took three putts from 12 feet on the final hole at the U.S. Open to shockingly go from a chance to win to a runner-up finish behind Spieth. He had the 36-hole lead at St. Andrews until he disappeared on the weekend. And the PGA Championship was at Whistling Straits 5 years ago, when Johnson famously grounded his club in a bunker and lost out on a spot in the playoff because of the twoshot penalty.

It was like none of that ever happened.

He birdied the first two holes.

He hit 4-iron to 30 feet and made eagle on No. 16. He added a trio of birdies on the front nine.

“Today was pretty easy, I would have to say,” Johnson said. “But I was swinging well, and I was hitting the shots where I was looking. So anytime you’re doing that, it makes things a lot easier on you. The ball was going where I was looking. I was controlling it.

In this wind, it’s tough to do, but I did a great job of controlling the golf ball today.”

The one par McIlroy made on the par 5s was as big as his three birdies.

He pulled his third shot on the par-5 fifth hole into the water, and a double bogey looked likely.

But his ball was sitting up in the water, so McIlroy rolled up his pant leg, splashed it out to 7 feet, and saved par.

“The only thing I was trying not to do was get my feet wet,” McIlroy said. “Because if the water gets through this shoe, then the tape [wrapping my ankle] gets wet, and then that would be a little more than just sort of annoying or uncomfortable for the rest of the day. But it was fine. It was a little bit deeper on the right side, so I just rolled my right trouser leg up, and it was fine. I just had to remember to hit it hard. And I was very fortunate to escape with a par there.”

NOTEBOOK

Not in Scotland anymore British Open winner frustrated by mental mistakes in first round Phil in the sandbox:

BY EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – The “other” player in the PGA Championship’s power threesome pretty much played like it Thursday.

Zach Johnson struggled to find the fairway all day, and shot 3-over 75 in his first round at a major since capturing the British Open last month.

That was nine shots out of the lead, and four behind his playing partners, world Nos. 1 and 2, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth.

“I had difficulty on every tee,” said Johnson, who hit only five of 14 fairways.

He got frustrated. After gouging out of the rough three times, then needing a 10-foot putt to save bogey on No. 4, he picked up the ball and threw it into Lake Michigan.

On the next tee box, he put another one in the water, leading to a long discussion with a rules official, then a drop far back in the fairway that led to a bogey 6.

Pretty much par for the course for Johnson, who beat Spieth and Jason Day by one stroke in

AP

Zach Johnson hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole during Thursday’s first round of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin.

Johnson struggled in windy conditions. regulation at St. Andrews, then won a three-way playoff to capture his second career major.

“There were some good irons, some substantial amount of mistakes that I can recall,” Johnson said. “About four or five mental mistakes I can easily recall.

That’s frustrating.”

Major

difference:

While the last major was going on at St. Andrews, Scott Piercy was playing in Alabama.

Hey, whatever it takes.

Piercy’s win at the Barbasol Championship, an opposite-field event from the British Open, locked in his spot

and gave him plenty of momentum for the PGA. He kept it going Thursday with a 4-under 68, joining David Lingmerth (67) as one of only two players to break 70 in the afternoon at Whistling Straits, after the wind kicked up and the course dried out.

“I was starting to feel like my game is coming around,” said Piercy, who missed a chunk of last season after having surgery on his right elbow. “The wave of confidence is starting to build, I feel like. And around here, if you hit quality shots, you get rewarded.”

Phil Mickelson peered out of the bunker and saw a 20-foot-high wall made of railroad ties separating him from the 17th green.

By then, he was used to it. Lefty spent an awful lot of time playing in an assortment of Pete Dye’s 1,012 sand traps on Thursday.

On 17, Mickelson took a big swing, banged the lip of the trap with his wedge on the follow through, and watched the ball sail above the wall and stop just off of the putting surface.

He trudged slowly up the steep stairway, then made a bogey, and was happy for that.

“I was really worried about hitting two or three shots and staying down there,” he said.

It was that kind of day for the five-time major champion, who spent most of his blustery round wiping grit off his face.

How many traps was he in?

“I lost count by probably hole 8 or 9,” he said For the record, he hit seven of his 72 shots out of the sand. Given that, an even-par round didn’t seem so bad.

Thursday At Whistling Straits, Straits Course Sheboygan, Wis. Purse: $10 million Yardage: 7,501; Par 72 (36-36) First Round Dustin Johnson 34-32 — 66 -6 David Lingmerth 36-31 — 67 -5 Russell Henley 36-32 — 68 -4 Matt Kuchar 32-36 — 68 -4 Harris English 33-35 — 68 -4 J.B. Holmes 35-33 — 68 -4 Jason Day 34-34 — 68 -4 Danny Lee 35-33 — 68 -4 Matt Jones 33-35 — 68 -4 Scott Piercy 34-34 — 68 -4 Brendan Steele 34-35 — 69 -3 Thomas Bjorn 33-36 — 69 -3 James Morrison 34-35 — 69 -3 Justin Rose 34-35 — 69 -3 Hideki Matsuyama 38-32 — 70 -2 Charles Howell III 35-35 — 70 -2 Robert Streb 35-35 — 70 -2 Paul Casey 35-35 — 70 -2 Martin Kaymer 36-34 — 70 -2 Anirban Lahiri 33-37 — 70 -2 Emiliano Grillo 34-36 — 70 -2 Y.E. Yang 35-35 — 70 -2 Marcel Siem 36-34 — 70 -2 Rory Sabbatini 35-36 — 71 -1 Brian Gaffney 35-36 — 71 -1 Brandt Snedeker 36-35 — 71 -1 Ernie Els 36-35 — 71 -1 Tony Finau 37-34 — 71 -1 Branden Grace 34-37 — 71 -1 Francesco Molinari 36-35 — 71 -1 George McNeill 35-36 — 71 -1 Steve Stricker 35-36 — 71 -1 Webb Simpson 37-34 — 71 -1 Sangmoon Bae 37-34 — 71 -1 Rory McIlroy 36-35 — 71 -1 Jordan Spieth 36-35 — 71 -1 Jason Dufner 38-33 — 71 -1 John Senden 36-35 — 71 -1 Sergio Garcia 37-35 — 72 E Louis Oosthuizen 37-35 — 72 E Bubba Watson 36-36 — 72 E Hunter Mahan 37-35 — 72 E Lee Westwood 37-35 — 72 E Mikko Ilonen 35-37 — 72 E Morgan Hoffmann 35-37 — 72 E Marc Warren 38-34 — 72 E Brendon de Jonge 36-36 — 72 E Soren Kjeldsen 37-35 — 72 E Justin Thomas 37-35 — 72 E Bernd Wiesberger 36-36 — 72 E Kiradech Aphibarnrat 35-37 — 72 E Luke Donald 35-37 — 72 E Phil Mickelson 37-35 — 72 E Billy Horschel 34-38 — 72 E Chesson Hadley 36-37 — 73 +1 David Howell 38-35 — 73 +1 John Daly 35-38 — 73 +1 Charl Schwartzel 35-38 — 73 +1 Bill Haas 37-36 — 73 +1 Ryan Moore 34-39 — 73 +1 Vijay Singh 38-35 — 73 +1 Jim Furyk 36-37 — 73 +1 Rickie Fowler 39-34 — 73 +1 Tyrrell Hatton 38-35 — 73 +1 Kevin Chappell 36-37 — 73 +1 Rafa Cabrera-Bello 35-38 — 73 +1 Graeme McDowell 36-37 — 73 +1 Brooks Koepka 40-33 — 73 +1 Kevin Streelman 37-36 — 73 +1 Nick Taylor 38-35 — 73 +1 Pat Perez 38-36 — 74 +2 Thongchai Jaidee 36-38 — 74 +2 Geoff Ogilvy 37-37 — 74 +2 Matt Every 39-35 — 74 +2 Adam Rainaud 38-36 — 74 +2 George Coetzee 39-35 — 74 +2 Shaun Micheel 39-35 — 74 +2 Steven Bowditch 37-37 — 74 +2 Daniel Berger 36-38 — 74 +2 Cameron Smith 37-37 — 74 +2 Shawn Stefani 37-37 — 74 +2 Troy Merritt 36-38 — 74 +2 Danny Willett 40-34 — 74 +2 Kevin Na 39-35 — 74 +2 Jason Bohn 36-38 — 74 +2 Boo Weekley 37-38 — 75 +3 Byeong Hun An 37-38 — 75 +3 Ryan Palmer 38-37 — 75 +3 James Hahn 36-39 — 75 +3 Tiger Woods 38-37 — 75 +3 J.J. Henry 35-40 — 75 +3 Bob Sowards 39-36 — 75 +3 Brett Jones 38-37 — 75 +3 Sean O’Hair 38-37 — 75 +3 Jimmy Walker 39-36 — 75 +3 Ian Poulter 38-37 — 75 +3 Camilo Villegas 40-35 — 75 +3 Patrick Reed 38-37 — 75 +3 Zach Johnson 36-39 — 75 +3 Tim Clark 38-37 — 75 +3 Kevin Kisner 37-38 — 75 +3 Ryan Helminen 41-35 — 76 +4 David Hearn 38-38 — 76 +4 Matt Dobyns 37-39 — 76 +4 Victor Dubuisson 38-38 — 76 +4 Stephen Gallacher 36-40 — 76 +4 Ross Fisher 36-40 — 76 +4 Keegan Bradley 38-38 — 76 +4 Carl Pettersson 39-37 — 76 +4 Brent Snyder 39-37 — 76 +4 Brendon Todd 39-37 — 76 +4 Martin Laird 40-36 — 76 +4 Alex Cejka 39-37 — 76 +4 Charles Frost 39-37 — 76 +4 Chris Wood 37-39 — 76 +4 Ben Martin 35-41 — 76 +4 Rich Beem 36-40 — 76 +4 Adam Scott 37-39 — 76 +4 Henrik Stenson 39-37 — 76 +4 Padraig Harrington 40-36 — 76 +4 Miguel Angel Jimenez 37-39 — 76 +4 Ben Polland 35-41 — 76 +4 Grant Sturgeon 39-38 — 77 +5 Johan Kok 38-39 — 77 +5 David Toms 39-38 — 77 +5 Steven Young 38-39 — 77 +5 Tommy Fleetwood 40-37 — 77 +5 Hiroshi Iwata 38-39 — 77 +5 Alexander Levy 38-39 — 77 +5 Russell Knox 41-36 — 77 +5 Omar Uresti 40-37 — 77 +5 Colin Montgomerie 40-38 — 78 +6 Brian Harman 37-41 — 78 +6 Darren Clarke 41-37 — 78 +6 Shane Lowry 41-37 — 78 +6 Nick Watney 37-41 — 78 +6 Cameron Tringale 44-34 — 78 +6 Eddie Pepperell 41-37 — 78 +6 Andy Sullivan 42-36 — 78 +6 Charley Hoffman 37-42 — 79 +7 Jamie Donaldson 40-39 — 79 +7 Jeff Olson 39-40 — 79 +7 Fabian Gomez 41-38 — 79 +7 Koumei Oda 40-39 — 79 +7 Ryan Kennedy 44-35 — 79 +7 Davis Love III 41-38 — 79 +7 Pablo Larrazabal 38-41 — 79 +7 Sean Dougherty 40-39 — 79 +7 Marc Leishman 38-41 — 79 +7 Joost Luiten 42-38 — 80 +8 Richie Ramsay 42-39 — 81 +9 Austin Peters 42-40 — 82 +10 Brian Cairns 41-42 — 83 +11 Mark Brooks 43-41 — 84 +12 Alan Morin 44-43 — 87 +15 Dan Venezio 44-45 — 89 +17

AT A GLANCE Leading: Dustin Johnson, who shot 66.

Pursuing: David Lingmerth at 67, then a group of eight players another shot back.

Tracking Tiger: Woods needed 33 putts on his way to a 3-over 75, nine shots out of the lead.

Key statistic: There were 12 rounds under 70 in the morning, and only two in the afternoon (Lingmerth’s 67, and Scott Piercy’s 68).

Noteworthy: In the same group, the world’s top two players, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth, played to a draw, each shooting 1-under 71.

Quoteworthy: “Whatever David ate this morning, I’d like to eat tomorrow, because that’s a heck of a round of golf in those conditions.” – Spieth on Lingmerth’s 67.

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First one spade, then three hearts

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Richard C. Trench, a 19thcentury English archbishop and poet, said, “Grammar is the logic of speech, even as logic is the grammar of reason.”

When you try a new bidding convention, probably a sequence will crop up that you didn’t discuss with your partner. Then you try to reason out its meaning using logic.

This week, we are studying New Minor Forcing. After one of a minor – one of a major – one no-trump, two of the unbid minor by the responder is artificial, promises at least game-invitational values, and asks opener for more information. But what about this sequence, where responder first bids one spade, then jumps to three hearts?

That cannot be weak, because responder would rebid two hearts. With a strong hand, responder would start with New Minor Forcing. So this indicates game-invitation-

al values with two five-card or longer suits. South’s hand might look a tad weak, but the suits are great. North, with those wonderful majorsuit honors, should have no qualms in bidding four hearts.

West leads the diamond ace and continues with the diamond king. South ruffs and drives out the spade ace. East exits safely with a diamond, declarer ruffs again, and West drops the queen.

Now South, before he loses trump control, must establish a club trick. But when he leads a club toward dummy’s king-jack, and West plays low, should South call for the jack or king?

West has shown up with nine points in diamonds, but could not open the bidding.

He cannot have the club ace. Declarer must finesse dummy’s jack. © 2015 UFS

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Juan Valdes aka Juan A. Valdes; Christel Valdes aka Christel A. Valdes; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; Real Time Resolutions, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 5 Property Address: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on December 2, 2014, I, Sheriff, John Simonton of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 17, 2015 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: PARCEL 1: THE NORTHERLY 50 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 110 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 100 FEET OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FORTY (40) IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON). ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHERLY 60 FEET OF THE WESTERLY ONE-THIRD OF LOT TWO (2) IN BLOCK FORTY (40) IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON). ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: A PART OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 40 IN THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON (NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON) BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE SAID BLOCK 40 WHICH IS 60 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE POINT WHERE SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE INTERSECTS THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 100 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET; AND THENCE AGAIN AT RIGHT ANGLE WESTERLY 100 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL IN LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-258-019 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $148929.70 The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS RESPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. R410 Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2015

PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Imtiaz Rehman; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00044 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 9/10/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER EIGHTEEN (18) IN BLOCK NUMBER TWENTY-THREE (23) IN WYMAN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF AMBOY, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 02-15-15-456-010 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15 N. Metcalf Avenue Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-07865.

July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff, v.

LAURA HUARACHA, Unknown owners, and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

15 CH 91 ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Unknown Claimants

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice to Contractors Sealed bid proposals for lake excavation/mechanical dredging at Lost Lake for the Lost Nation-New Landing River Conservancy District of Illinois (RCD) will be received at the district office located at 404 Lake Court, Dixon, IL until 2p.m. on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015. They will be publicly opened at the RCD board meeting, which is scheduled at 6:00p.m. on Thursday, September 17th. The proposed work shall consist of the removal of wetted siltation material at Schings Park in Lost Lake with the siltation material to be temporarily place on adjacent land to the lake and, after drying, are to be loaded and hauled to our storage site, located at Flagg and Lowden Road. The work shall be accomplished with mechanical excavation equipment including, but not limited to, cranes, draglines, and hydraulic excavators. References, proof of prevailing wage compliance, proof of Liability & Workman's Comp Insurance, and a description of the equipment contractor has available for use on this project required with bid. Floating suction dredge equipment will not be considered as the excavation permit does not allow this method of removal. Bids for this work shall be awarded on the per hour basis for the excavating and depositing of wet material within the temporary spoil retention area, the loading and hauling of dried material to our storage site and the final grading of all affected sites as directed by the district.

Bidders shall be required to excavate for approximately 8 hours a day for 1 week.

The work shall commence Monday, September 28th and be completed within thirty days. The prevailing wage requirement, under State of Illinois law and as adopted in and by Ogle County, shall be in effect for this contract work Job specifications may be obtained from the District at 404 Lake Court, Dixon, IL or by calling (815) 652-2006. Representatives of the District will be available at 9:00a.m. on Saturday, September 5th at the East entrance to the Lost Nation subdivision to explain the scope and latitude of this project with interested bidders.

Questions can be directed toward the RCD office at 815-652-2006.

By the order of the board of trustees of the Lost Nation-New Landing River Conservancy District of Illinois.

Aug. 14, 2015

Owners

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That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of the following Mortgage regarding the following described premises: Lot 8 in Block 60 in Wallace and Galt's Addition to the City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1006 W. 5th St., Sterling, IL 61081 which said Mortgage was made by: Community State Bank of Rock Falls to Laura Huaracha, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 28399-2005; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court: Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County Courts Facility, Eastern Division 101 E. Third St. Sterling, IL 61081 on or before September 7, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. Dated: August 7, 2015.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois Douglas E. Lee Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 215 E. First St., Suite 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, Illinois 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) lee@egblc.com NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

August 14, 21, 28, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. PITZER, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 48 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Beverly J. Pitzer of 1305 N. Dixon Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to Norma M. Kellen, 1970 IL Rt. 26, Dixon, IL 61021, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Norma M. Kellen Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 88-4949 (815)288-3068 FAX badger@egblc.com Aug. 14, 21, 28, 2015

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF WARREN H. ENGLE, Deceased.

No. 15 P 41 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of WARREN H. ENGLE. Letters of Office were issued to TODD ENGLE, 558 Palmyra Road, Dixon, Illinois 61021, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Lee County Courthouse, 309 South Galena, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the Representative, or both, on or before February 3, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2015.

Todd Engle, Independent Representative Kyle G. Carlock WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 July 31, August 7 & 14 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Dixon Unit School District #170, Lee and Ogle Counties, State of Illinois, that a tentative amended budget for said school district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent, 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, Illinois, during regular business hours. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 6:30 p.m., on the 16th day of September, 2015 at the Board of Education meeting in the Cafeteria at Reagan Middle School, 620 Division Street, Dixon, IL 61021 .

Josh Arduini, Secretary Board of Education Dixon Unit School District #170 August 13, 2015 Aug. 14, 2015

NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR COMMISSIONER OF UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO.2 OF MONTMORENCY AND COLOMA TOWNSHIPS The election for Drainage Commissioners of Union Drainage District No. 2 of Montmorency and Coloma Townships shall be held at the Alan Landis farm, located at 7112 Hickory Hills Road, , Rock Falls, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. Every adult owner of land in said District shall be entitled to vote.

Susan Ottens Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County August 7, 14, 2015

NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR COMMISSIONER OF UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO.5 OF MONTMORENCY AND COLOMA TOWNSHIPS The election for Drainage Commissioners of Union Drainage District No. 5 of Montmorency and Coloma Townships shall be held at Rock Falls Public Library, 1007 7th Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. Every adult owner of land in said District shall be entitled to vote.

Susan Ottens Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County August 7, 14, 2015

NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR COMMISSIONER OF HAHNAMAN TOWNSHIP DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO.1

The election for Drainage Commissioners of Hahnaman Drainage District No. 1 shall be held at the residence of Tom Cooney, located at 1751 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. The polls shall open at 2:00 p.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. Every adult owner of land in said District shall be entitled to vote.

Susan Ottens Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County August 7,14, 2015

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, August 14, 2015 • PAGE B10 F12110393 NSTR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY- DIXON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage Plaintiff, vs.

Juan Valdes aka Juan A. Valdes; Christel Valdes aka Christel A. Valdes; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc; Real Time Resolutions, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

13 CH 5 Property Address: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on December 2, 2014, I, Sheriff, John Simonton of Lee County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 17, 2015 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 203 East Mckenney, Dixon, Illinois 61021 P.I.N.: 07-02-32-258-019 First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $148929.70 The property will NOT be open for inspection IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Lee County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS RESPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. R410 Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS PNC Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Imtiaz Rehman; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00044 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/13/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 9/10/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-15-15-456-010 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 15 N. Metcalf Avenue Amboy, IL 61310 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1507865.

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Agricultural Construction Company seeking Bin Crew Laborers, Service Techs, and Millwright Crew Members positions will be seasonal with the potential for full time employment.

Must be able to lift 80 lbs, use hand tools, and work Saturdays. Welding experience is a plus but not a requirement. All applicants are subject to background check.

Please email resumes to: Mbrady@apgrain systems.com Or apply within at 100 Roosevelt St., Hooppole, IL 61258, 815-9482591 CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000 a year.

We offer 401K, Health Ins., and home every night.

Must have 2 years experience.

800-892-9587 Dental Receptionist for busy office.

Successful candidate will have strong people skills, team oriented, computer skills and good organizational skills. Past experience in dental/ medical environment not necessary.

Please send Resumes to Dental Receptionist P.O. Box #108, Rock Falls IL, 61071 Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small allowance living in Exchange for part time mature Personal Assistant in Sterling.

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Helena Chemical a national ag chemical co, has openings at our Steward IL location for: 2 Custom Applicators Duties include applying fertilizer and pesticides, and maintenance of equipment.

CDL required.

Truck Drivers 2 temporary drivers needed for Fall season. CDL A or B license.

Call 815-824-2266 or apply in person at 1318 Steward Rd., Steward, IL. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

EEO/AA/M/F/ Disabled/Veteran Local CPA firm needs experienced Tax Professional Audit, accounting and/or payroll exp. a plus. Must have 3+ years exp.

Salary commensurate with exp.

Send resume to Box #:1297, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Markman Peat Corporation is currently taking applications for Forklift Operators, Loader Operators, and Machine Operators. Benefits offered, incentive bonuses also offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd Morrison IL 61270 Part Time Host/Hostess for gaming lounge Day, night, weekend hours available. $9/hr., must be 21. Apply in person at 414 W. 1st St., Dixon.

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Pay Competitive with a company is growing that quickly.

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NEW TODAY Transportation Dispatcher Lee-Ogle Transportation System – Part Time Responsible for dispatching and scheduling of agency vehicles and maintaining files. Must be organized, able to multi-task, have good phone etiquette and be computer literate.

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NEW TODAY Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502 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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Something For Everyone!

Friday only 8-6 1832 Wolverine Road Boy's 3, 6, 9 mo. up to 2T, girl's 6x7/8, women's MXL, 7/8 – 15/16, teen boy's S-M + boy's jeans, men's tools, supplies, & helmets, life jackets, baseball supplies, books, movies, games, & toys, Harley Davidson shirts, various sizes, kitchen table, outdoor items, & much much more!!

Friday & Sat. 9-4 1600 Riverdale Rd. #96 Huge Rummage Sale Curio Cabinet, table & chairs, Misc.

Furniture, Curio clock, home interior pictures, figcarousel, urines, Eagles 1930's ironing board, old mopeds, clothes Reg. & Plus size, movies picture frames, autumn décor, Christmas items & tree, power tools, misc tools, Garden tools, weed wacker, yard ornaments, plants, lots of misc, dishes, crock pot, ceramic floor tile, too much to list, air compressor, new items brought out Friday and Saturday all day!

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 3512 9th Ave. (Off Science Ridge or 37th St.) Mowers, chairs, clothes M&W girls, boys, books, collectibles, floating shelves, kitchen, toys, coats, jackets, lamps, 2 youth acoustic guitars & misc.

LARGE IN-HOME ESTATE/MOVING/ TAG SALE Owner: Floyd Bennett Fri. 9-6. Sat 9-4 2001 22nd Ave., Sterling.

Having moved/ sold, we home have a full house all on one level!

Newer washer/dryer. Another Packed kitchen, glass top patio set, patio set, Lloyd Loom type patio chairs, 2 grills, living room furniture, lots of smalls, 50s bedroom set, sew machine, nice hide-abed sofa, 70's Magnavox stereo, linens, 50's metal cabinets, lots of jewelry, costume garage full lawn n garden & some holiday tools, items, full closets.

Super clean pet & smoke free home.

Lots more, see pics on estatesales.net Open 9am sharp.

Sign in sheet for Friday early a.m. only. This sale is assisted by Sauk Estate Valley Sales & Services.

815-590-7021.

Saturday only 7-1 1001 Ave. K Annual Garage Sale Lots of household items, women's access., clothing, furniture.

Downsizing: All Must Go!!!

Illinois Concealed Carry Class August 15 th & 16th in Amboy 16 hour Class Call Mike Koppien 815-440-0675 to sign up

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri 8-4pm Sat 8-Noon 1123 N. Dement Ave 3 Family Sale Adult & children clothing, DVD's, game system, and a lot of misc.

Fri 8:30-5pm Sat 8:30-1pm 123 Shady Ln Dish ware, household items, nicknack's, toys, puzzles, unique collectibles, vintage postcard(.05), boys clothing 18-24 mo. & 6-7, Tons of misc.

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 1201 N. Brinton Ave. Furniture, wood working tools, vintage hats & perfume bottles, Christmas teddy bears and snowman collection.

Friday 8 – 3 Saturday 8 – 3 Sunday 8 – noon 417 Prospect St. MOVING SALE Household items, adults clothes, plus size clothes, Music and Movie DVD's, Precious Moments, Elvis & Avon decanters Friday 8-4pm Saturday8-4pm 1682 Pump Factory Rd Lots and lots of Treasures galore!

Large downsizing.

All clean! No junk!

Friday 9 – 3pm Saturday 9 – noon 209 Fox Trot Un: K video's, DVD's, jeans, shoes & sandals, 5 phone set, jewelry, garden ornament, small color TV, luggage Thurs. & Fri., 8-2 1712 Factory St. Couch, loveseat, coffee and end tables, rocker, 2 small dressers, monitor & keyboard, heater, power washer, Breville juicer, gum ball machine, new Trac phone, and much, much, much more!

FRANKLIN GROVE GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-4 502 N Elm. St. Antiques, electronics, baby/kids clothes and toys, crib, desk, maternity and adult clothing, new 31 bags, household items & lots more!

Thursday, Friday & Sat. 7am – 5pm 1436 Naylor Rd (take Rt. 38 E from Dixon to Maples Rd, turn left, go to Naylor Rd, turn right; follow signs) Large Country Sale Women's & teen's colclothing, lectibles, granite ware, Singer grate table, hen & rooster lamps, furniture

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 9-?

1001 W 2nd St. NB-6mo. boy's clothes, bassinet, swing, maternity clothes S/M, lg.

Martini glass centerpieces & silver bells for wedding, sm. microwave & sm. window A/C Fri. 8-3 & Sat. 7-2 908 W. 21st. St. Clothes, bikes, pool, swimming tools, electric stove & misc.

Friday, 8-4 11479 Riverdale Road 8 Family Sale. Lots of new stuff added.

Home made jewelry, pontoon boat, all sizes of clothing. Too much to list!

Saturday, 8-12 508 10th Ave. 5 Family SaleToys, Little Tikes, name brand girls clothes 0-3mos. up to 14/16 (incl. Justice). Misc. household, furniture. Too much to mention!

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-12 1504 Ave. L Boys clothes 10-12 end tables, lamps, household décor, mens and womens clothing, high chair backpacks, purses & misc.

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 21408 Lincoln Rd. (on Rt. 30 before Forest Inn) Antiques, dressers, furniture, chairs, deer stand, tools, girl's 6 plus, boy's 10/12 plus, all name brands, tons more!

Fri. 1-6 & Sat. 9-1 601 Maple Lane (5 blocks W of Dairy Queen) Back to School Family of 4 Girls Sz. 8-Adult, lots of name brand clothes, scarfs, bags, shoes (Nike) bedding, odds & ends, lawn chairs $5 “Stuff a Bag” or individually marked Friday only, 8-1 819 E. 15th St. Women's and Jrs. clothes and shoes, household misc.

Fri., Sat. & Sunday 8-5 603 Woodburn Ave. Milk glass pewter, furniture, lots of jewelry some silver, old plates, olderdolls (Alexander), old pictures, Steins clothes some new & misc.

Friday 1-7 Saturday 8-3 1411 Ave K. Mens, womens, young girls clothing, shoes, jackets, pots, pans, dished, sm. Kitchen applcs., craft supplies, linens & misc Friday 7-1pm 1212 Winn Rd Household furniture, lawn mower, winter wear, name brand- like new, boys 5-6 & 8-10, Girls Jr. 3,5,7, ladies shoes.

Friday 8-3 1507 6th Avenue Name brand clothes, childadult, kid's books, puzzles, & toys, glassware, framed prints, gas stove, patio furniture set, comforter sets, & lots of misc.

Friday 8:30-4 Saturday 8:30-1 1206 E 19th St. Huge Multi Family Sale Clothes Jrs. & Plus sz. XL-3X, home interior, kitchen items, collectibles, florals, glassware, craft supplies, & too much to list!

Saturday 6-?

2001 20th Ave. Men's & ladies' clothing, knick knacks, old radios, golf clubs, craft items, & other misc.

Saturday 7:30-?

1304 11th Ave. Home décor, woman's lamps, motorcycle helmet, clothes, twin headboard, men's new tennis shoes, lawn mower, snowblower, & lots of misc.

Saturday 8-1:30 1318 14th Ave. Move In Sale Primitive furniture, dishes, jewelry, books, Christian linens, brand name clothes, & much more!

Sat. only, 8-12 2208 E. 37 th St. (Snavely Subdv.)

Men and women's name brand clothing, home and holiday décor, various dishes, dog carrier, recumbent bike, 12pc. Noritake china, and misc.

Saturday 8-3 901 E 2nd St. Down Sizing!

Lots of furniture and home décor, 3 antique porcelain sinks w/ back splash, old woodworking tools, and some clothes teen & sz. 8-10 & lots of misc.

Thurs. Fri. & Saturday 8-4 411 8th Ave. Remodeled bathrooms & etc. double oak bathroom vanity w/ faucets and sink, over the toilet & cabinets, office chairs, misc.

DVD's, furniture, vases & other knick knacks.

Thurs. Fri. Sat. 9-5 1607 E. 4th St. (next to Dairy Mart) Large Rummage Sale Lots of Items Great Deals!!

Thursday 5-7, Fri. & Sat. 8-4 1504 Avenue J Infant girl clothes to 12 mo., nursing supplies, mother infant car seat, baby shoes, young men's clothing, junior clothes size S& women's M, shoes, 31”x22” bathroom vanity sink top, shower louver heads, doors, book cases, men's table of goodies, one pair each of 10 lb. & 5 lb. weights, teacher corner, & many, many more “treasures”.

706

APPLIANCES

710

Under the counter dishwasher, works good, 1st $50 takes it.

815-499-2130

AIR CONDITIONERS 711 6,000 BTU Hotpoint Porta cool.

Guaranteed to work. $60 815-225-7904 8,000 BTU Kenmore Guaranteed to work! $75 815-225-7904

SPORTING GOODS

716

Dillon Reloading Equipment, fresh, dies. Too much to list. 815-440-2559

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Antique Meyers hand well pump. $100.815-225-7904

F u l l - Ti m e Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday Group Insurance Benefits Va c a t i o n B e n e f i t s Attendance Incentives Retirement Benefits

Would you settle for seeingg your work published locally and a little cash in your pocket?

Saukk Valley Media is looking foor freelance writers to woork as coontracted correspondents to prroduce articles for speccial sectioons and niche publications..

Sewing Macabinet chine,in exc. cond., $300 815-284-8321

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Large Ferret cage on wheels. $50 Great cond.

815-595-4260

C H I L D R E N ’ S

Direct Care Opportunities (Full or Part Time) Exceptional Care & Training Center is a residential and day training facility for persons with medically complex, developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking dependable and compassionate direct care professionals to join our team. Compensation includes competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience; new shift differential; PTO. Shifts include: 6a-2p, 9a-5p, 2p-10p.

Paid training opportunities for Direct Support Person (DSP) certification.

2601 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL61081 exceptional-care.org info@ectcl.com

Oregon • Sterling • Morrison • Mt Carroll

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Freelance Writers

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

LEARNING CENTERS

Job Responsibilities: Interview the customers to evaluate their needs and credit worthiness. Work with banks and credit unions to obtain financing. Present a finance menu to the customer in order to show and sell all options available. Complete all necessary bank and state paperwork.

Are you looking for famee and fortune before you set out to write the Grreaat American Novel?

Matching England reddish leather brown love seat plus 2 ottomans & chair. $500 815284-7903

Call 8155-288-5905 for further information

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc.com

EOE

Lighted Oak China leaded Cabinet; glass doors, mirrored back. 84” by 77”; base is buffet, 17” deep. Matching Barrel-base oak table, 72” long, 48” wide with two 16” leaves. Full length is 104”. Includes 4 chairs.

Sold as set $925 815-994-0377

Full and Part Time Must have a Minimum of Associates Degree in ECE, meet DCFS Guidelines, and Pass a background check.

Experience Preferred.

Please send resumes to opensesamedirector@comcast.net or pick up an application at 1101 Middle le Road, Dixon, IL. 61021.

Kunes Country Chevrolet is a family owned dealership that is looking for an experienced finance manager to be a part of the family. We offer a flexible schedule with very competitive pay.

PNC, INC. 11 7 E . M A S O N S T R E E T POLO, IL 61064

755

Early Childhood Teachers Needed

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd shifts.

• • • • • •

FURNITURE

Qualifications: Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of successful F&I experience and lender relationships are a plus, Excellent communication skills and strong selling and closing skills.

Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Please send in resume for confidential interview to Tony Wheatley at tony.wheatley@kunescountry.com

Advertise Your Rentals in Sauk Valley Classifieds

Call

625-3600 or 284-2222

Correespondents are paid an agreed-to sum for eaach publiished article. Correspondennts are not employees but are indeppendent contractors who aree required to sign a contrract spelliing out work and compensaatiion arrangements.

Somee experience in writing for puublication preferred.

Sendd a current resume and sampplees of your writing to: Larry Lough, Exeecu utive Editor Sauk Valleyy Media 3200 E. Lincolnwayy, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL L 61081 llough@saukvvallley.com

Hartland Controls is a successful, fast growing, multinational company that desires an experienced Electrical Engineer. The company has a significant opportunity for continued growth, a successful management team, an attractive distribution model, strong cash flow, as well as market, product, and geographic expansion opportunities. This position will report directly to the Engineering Manager and work closely with the sales and manufacturing teams.

The company headquarters and distribution warehouse are located in Rock Falls, IL. The Rock Falls facility also houses all sales, customer service, quality and engineering functions. Hartland also has a number of sales offices around the globe as well as various manufacturing partners in China.

JOB DUTIES Plan, design, develop, and test Class 2 and general purpose transformers up to a 100VA rating.

• Apply engineering principles and calculations to produce designs, drawings, instructions, BOMs, etc. that pertain to the design of new transformers.

• Perform engineering projects related to cost reductions, design improvements and new materials.

• Ensure product requirements meet customer specifications and manufacturing parameters are satisfied.

• Provide technical assistance to customers.

• Assist in troubleshooting quality issues.

• Coordinate programs with Underwriters Laboratories to obtain agency approvals.

• Work closely with the Sales team to insure customer expectations and approvals are met in a timely manner.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2 years or more technical experience in product design, preferably in the design of transformers.

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.

• Basic understanding of UL requirements.

Interested candidates may send resume and cover letter to mmoeller@hartlandcontrols.com for confidential consideration.

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, August 14, 2015 • PAGE B12

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Boston Terrier puppies, purebred, 8 wks. old, 2 females & 2 males, $350 obo. 779245-4166

2 graves, Chapel Hill Sec. M Lot 174 $600 ea. Will pay Transfer feeds.

815-718-3164 2BR Condo Grand Regency at 1000 Hills (new resort), Branson, MO. 7 nights/8days. Must be used week of 8/22-29. $500/obo.

1996 Palomino Pop-up, good shape, $900/obo.

Coleman port. gas generator, 5,000 amps. $250/obo.

815-440-6767 or 815-441-3552.

6 person Dynasty spa with waterfall.

Brand new heater & motor.

Under water lights and new cover. $2500.

815-288-5659.

Ball Jars. wide mouth. 2 dozen. $25 both boxes.

815-973-2720 Capris sz. 12.

Like new. $5.

815-284-3620 Channel wooden gun rack. Wall mount. $25.

815-973-2720 Christmas china “Winter Greetings”

by Lenox: 13 dinner plates, 13 salad/ dessert plates, 8 small dessert plates, 12 mugs. $200/obo.

815-830-7753 or 815-626-7378.

Diamond Ring white gold, sz. 6 ½-7. $400. OBO 815-973-9600 Everbearing strawberry plants.

12 for $10.

815-973-2720 Ford F-150 2012 & up. Undercover SE Tonneau cover.

Black. 6 ½ ft. box. $800 815-718-3164

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

Cat – F- spayedapprox. 1 yr., friendly/sweet litter trained, should be only cat.

815-535-7061 Lab puppies AKC yellow, parents are Fox Red Labs. MF-$750 $600, Shots & wormed.

Ready to go 8/14.

708-446-1420 or 815-938-2249.

Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 100% grass hay Small wanted. bales.

815-4403389 Have an old motorcycle taking up space?

I like to tinker. Call or text Tim 630-235-7617 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Wanted Records 33's, 45's & 78's Rock, Blues & Jazz 815-847-0382

Jeans sz. 12. Like new. $5. Call 815-284-3620 Jeans sz.12P. 3 pairs. Like new. $5.

815-284-3620 Maytag washer, good clean cond. $75 815-625-7343 miniature bikes, antiques, furniture.

815-288-6814 Moving sale- living rm. furniture w/ tables & lamps. Dining rm. table w/8 chairs & hutch.

Exc. cond., all matching.

King bedroom set w/ dressers. Call 815625-8422.

Oster Meat Grinder heavy duty, $10 815-2883798 Power vacuum with bag Model Series 675, Briggs Stratton engine Model series 13320, converts to leaf blower. $150.

Call Don 815-4993551.

➛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 Stamina upright exercise air bike.

Like new. $65.

815-288-7882 Twin comforter set, curtains, 2 lamps. blk. zebra $50. 815-625-8732 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryers, washer, table & chairs, recliner, air cond., refrig., matching sofa & loveseat, A/C, sofa, dresser, gas stove.

815-718-4385.

Wedding Dress, new, never worn, size 16, long lace sleeves, 5 ft. train, crystal & pearl beading, $750 815677-8825

NEW TODAY Farm truck and/or tractor Drivers needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463.

HAY & STRAW

Hay for Sale, High quality, no rain.

Call 815-379-2700 & leave message.

855

AUTOMOBILES

855

1941 JD Mod H elec. start, lights, P.T.O., hyrd $3,500 1941 JD Mod HN elec. start, lights, P.T.O, hyrd $4,100 Both look & run good 815-9736564

CLASSIC CARS

904

1963 Ford Galaxy low Convertible, mileage, good cond., $13,500 815-441-8343 1978-Chevy 2 dr Caprice Landau original. $4300 obo 1948 Ford pick up. $1200 obo.

1973-1987 Chevy pick-up box. $500.

815-288-3489

AUTOMOBILES

FOR ITEMS OVER $300 A 5 Line REAL DEAL

1996 Caprice Classic, 101,101 miles, good condition, new battery, new tires. Call 815-2850366 to inquire 2001 Mercury Marque, white, 1 owner, 143k mi., 22mpg, $1,800 / obo 779-245-1542 2002 Dodge Intrepid 123k mi. runs good. Great for work car. $1,400 OBO. 678699-4715 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE 210,000, Silver, $2,500 815-973-6114

creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Gray 4DR, 2011 Ford Focus, low miles. Call 815625-0619

Offer expires 12/31/15

No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4dr runs good, good cond. Cold air. $800. Call 815718-4385

S.U.V.S

905

2006 Chrysler 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 firm 858212-1952

905

NEW REAL DEAL

825

Alfalfa/Grass hay for sale. Second cutting. $3.50 per small bale.

815-631-7667

FARM EQUIPMENT

FARM EQUIPMENT

4X4S

909

1999 Durango SLT plus, 3rd row seating, leather, 4x4, excellent condition. $3,400 Ask for Rick 815-312-6763 2003 Tahoe; one excellent owner, cond. V8 – 2 wheel drive, 151,000 mi.

815-973-4590 2005 Ford Escape, V6, FWD New tires.

Sun roof, Very good cond. $7,150. Call 815-625-1397.

TRUCKS

910

2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD 4 door, loaded, liner & tuxedo 121,840 miles $11,000 obo 815-762-1716

VANS

911

'07 Dodge Grand CaravanSXT 130,620k- Clean, well maintained, air cond., front/rear, electric side doors, lift gate, remote start, hitch, two new tires. $5,700 815-284-7823

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

4X4S

912

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 135,500mi.

360 engine, some rust. $1,200.

815-739-5919

912

2001 Dodge Ram, ext. cab. V8, auto.

4WD. Newer tires, new front brakes & rotors. Low mi. Reduced! $3700/obo.

815-622-2839.

2013 GMC Sierra pickup, V8 extended cab, SLT 4wd.

Fiberglass cap, leather seats, power seat, Bose Premium stereo. Alum.

Alloy wheels, tow pkg. This truck is loaded and just turned 15,000 mi.

Part of the Bill Jones Estate. $34,500/obo. Call 815-284-2398.

PARTS & ACC.

925

Bullitt Chrome Wheels 17'x9' fits Mustang & other Ford cars. Like New $600. Call 815-284-6192

MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLES

935

09' Harley Davidson Fatboy, 14,900 mi. Exc. Cond. $12,000.

Call 815-973-0421 1984 Honda GL 1200 Aspencade fully loaded. $1500 OBO 815-440-2802 2002 Honda 750 all custom. Must see to appreciate. $3500. Call 815288-5659.

2006 Harley Ultra Classic, new brakes, battery, back tire. 24K mi. $11,500/obo.

815-625-7024.

2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom, low miles, $5,000 815-499-9409

NEW TODAY

2004 HD Road King, exc. cond.

Many extras. S&S cam & power commander. $11,000/ obo. 815-585-4185

2008 Harley Davidson, mint cond., special edition Screaming Eagle dyna., 7,900 mi., pd. $27,000, asking $12,900 / obo.

815-9859358

2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600, $$$$ Thousands of high dollar add on access. all prof. maintained, absolute exc. cond. $8,000 / obo 815-631-5810

2008 Honda Goldwing, pearl white, heated seats & grips, 28,800 mi. w/ 2009 cargo trailer & tow-pack wheels to make into a trike $20,500 815-535-3503

EARN SUMMER $$$$ CASH $$$$

Towns

AMBOY AMBOY POLO STERLING MORRISON 40

Streets

Route

Joe, Wasson, Division, Jones, N. East Washington, Davis, Josiah, Clark, Main Colden, Oregon, Maple, Congress 22ND Ave., 21ST Ave., 20TH Ave., 19TH Ave

Customers

3218 3206 3233 58

Call for open Routes in Morrison and ask about $50 sign on bonus for Morrison

90 70 40 90

Sauk Valley Media Telegraph 3200 E. Lincolnway 113 S. Peoria Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021 815-625-3600 ext. 5301

HACCP Coordinator Quality Specialist

Sales Position

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.

Knie Appliance & TV Inc./ Ashley Furniture HomeStore has an immediate full time opening for someone with a passion for selling. Previous sales experience is preferred but not mandatory and we are willing to train. Must be neat, organized and have basic computer skills. Benefits package included.

•Review PCR’s/PPSR’s, new ingredients and processes to determine impacts on Food Safety.

•Participate in the Food Safety Team.

•Perform an annual HACCP reassessment and applicable training •Facilitate HACCP team meetings •Review HACCP data and ensure compliance to all regulations and requirements •Manage Food Defense Plan, perform monthly food defense audit, and facilitate Food Defense Team Meetings •Conduct follow-up training and corrective actions for HACCP non-conformities •Support the ISO 22000/N /NQMS/ISO T/S 22002 activities, including program verification, performing internal audits, and SOP updates •Ensure NQMS compliance by assisting with implementation of major projects and programs •Support Dry Pet and Specialty Pet quality programs and initiatives •Facilitate/perform activities surrounding the Food Defense Plan •Perform weekly HACCP Integrity Review •Perform HACCP verification activities

Basic Responsibilities:

Apply in person to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. EOE

1949 Ford tractor 8N snow blade & mower. Great condition. $3400.

815-631-3589

Basic Qualifications:

Moring Disposal is accepting applications for Class A CDL drivers with air brakes endorsement and at least 2 year’s experience at our Forreston facility. Applicants should have a good driving record and strong work ethic. We offer a (5) day work week. Excellent benefit package, including: uniforms, medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401-K with employer match and special performance incentives. We are also looking for owner/ operators for local runs.

Apply in person ONLY at 306 E Main, Forreston between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

•Education: High School Diploma or GED, 2 year degree preferred.

•Experience: Minimum two years manufacturing environment or equivalent. HACCP 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 by an approved organization (approved by the facility’s QA Manager) •Skills: Good Computer skills, Microsoft Office experience.

• Other: Willing to work any shift Must be able to multitask Meticulous; accuracy and detail orientated

All Interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlep purinacareers.com Apply by August 24, 2015 Under job number 15004628 No Phone Calls Please

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required

LEE & WHITESIDE COUNTIES

Saturday, August 15th Sunday, August 16th

Lee County & Surrounding Areas SATURDAY 1-3

8156 DELAWARE, DIXON

Redone top to bottom in Grand Detour, 4 bedroom on 2 lots plus 2 more lots included, $220,000 #08845693 Hosted by Suzi VanOosten

Sauk Valley

SUNDAY 12-1

640 2ND AVENUE, DIXON

3 bedroom, updated kitchen, hardwood floors & concrete slab ready to build garage $96,500 #08906824 Hosted by Cynthia Adcock

SUNDAY 12-2

1861 N. BRINTON AVENUE, DIXON

4 bedrooms,. 3 baths, 4.5 car garage, large rooms, located on a golf course $345,500 #08984491 Hosted by Eric Bird

SUNDAY 1:30-2:30

910 HEMLOCK AVENUE, DIXON

Nice home with loads of storage space. Large living room, separate family room & 3 bedrooms $110,000 #08908998 Hosted by Cynthia Adcock

815-625-3722

Whiteside County & Surrounding Areas SATURDAY 12-1

1911 AVENUE J, STERLING

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2-story home, $149,900 #08854632 Hosted by Team Jim & Tim

Sauk Valley

815-625-3722

SATURDAY 1:30-3

209 GROVE STREET, COLETA

5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2-story home, remodeled from top to bottom, $115,900 #08897033 Hosted

by Team Jim & Tim

Sauk Valley

815-625-3722

SATURDAY 12-1

1303 7TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS

Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, 20x40 inground pool, newly finished basement, $109,900 #08774097 Hosted by Dave Twining

SATURDAY 12-2

506 W. 2ND STREET, LYNDON

Spacious 3 bedroom, impressive floor plan, large pantry, 3-4 car attached garage, $78,900 #08956215 Hosted by Wes Anderson

2005 CANAL STREET, ROCK FALLS

2-3 bedroom ranch, newer roof, remodeled kitchen & bath, full dry basement, $58,900 #08980362 Hosted by Jerry Bartlett

Sauk Valley

815-625-3722

205 7TH AVENUE, ROCK FALLS

MANY RECENT MAJOR UPDATES! Spacious rooms, large deck & yard, $72,500 #08846576 Hosted by Debbie Flannery

SATURDAY 1-3

1408 HERITAGE LANE, STERLING

Colonial Acres Charmer, totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, $199,900 #09003307 Hosted by Gary Corwell

815-625-3722

815-625-3722

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