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Thursday, August 20, 2015

SERVING DIXON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1851

LEE COUNTY

Anti-drug commission OK’d

County, Dixon to use court fines to fight substance abuse

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

DIXON – A five-member task force designed to help address substance abuse problems in Dixon and the rest of Lee County has been approved.

The Anticrime Task Force Commission, ratified by the City Council at its meeting Monday, will provide funds for Dixon

police and the Lee County Sheriff’s Department to use to prevent crimes involving drugs and alcohol.

The money will be collected in the form of drug- and alcoholrelated court fines, not from taxpayers, Police Chief Danny Langloss said.

“When you’re looking at the funding, it’s not going to take away from anything else that we’re doing,” Langloss told coun-

cil members. “The program we’re creating is a partnership between our department and the Lee County Sheriff’s.”

Proceeds will help pay for things such as transporting addicts who choose to go to rehab rather than jail under the new Safe Passage Initiative, buying equipment or financing other substance abuse activities.

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When you’re looking at the funding, it’s not going to take away from anything else that we’re doing. The program we’re creating is a partnership between our department and the Lee County Sheriff’s.

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Danny Langloss, Dixon police chief, on how Anticrime Task Force Commission – not taxpayers – will fund ramped efforts against drug-and alcohol-related crimes

UGANDAN CHOIR SETS OUT TO INSPIRE IN STERLING

LEE COUNTY COURTS

Ex-teacher released from jail Garnica, accused of attempted murder, out on recognizance

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 @SeaWarren

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The Ugandan Kids Choir performs Wednesday evening at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling. The choir is made up of 10 children – five boys, five girls – from very poor areas of Uganda. Each of the children is part of the long-term ministry of Childcare Worldwide, a nonprofit focused on developing future leaders and fighting poverty. Go to ugandankidschoir.org or facebook.com/ugandankidschoir for more information. For more photos, turn to A2, and for videos of the performance, click on this collection of photos at saukvalley.com.

DIXON – A Sterling man charged with attempted first-degree murder has been released from jail on his own recognizance.

A bail reduction hearing was held Tuesday afternoon in Lee County Court for Mario Garnica Jr., who was being held on $300,000 bond. His attorney, Jim Mertes, argued before Judge Mario Daniel Fish that the Garnica Jr. former teacher’s lack of criminal history and positive reputation among the community merited the release on no bond.

“We believe this was the absolutely correct decision,” Mertes said Wednesday. He has filed Garnica’s intention to claim selfdefense at trial.

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Banquet hall, massive menu fit under one roof

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

POLO – Kathy Wragg, owner of The Pinecricker Café, said it’s not easy for her to point out a popular dish on her menu.

“Give me a category,” Wragg said. “It’s hard to point out a favorite thing on the menu because there are so many different things to choose from.”

Since 2002, Wragg and her

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husband, Howard, have owned The Pinecricker Café in Polo. The couple also own Dad’s Bar and Grill, which is under the same roof as the cafe.

The restaurant name comes from Howard Wragg, who is originally from Pine Creek Township.

“If you live in Pine Creek Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com Township, or if you are from The muffaletta sandwich was put on the menu at The that area, they call you a Pinecricker Cafe in Polo recently after owners HowPinecricker,” Kathy said. ard and Kathy Wragg took a trip to New Orleans. It features three meats and two cheeses on toasted CRIKEY CONTINUED ON A7 focaccia bread with olive salad.

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Restaurant: Dad’s Bar & Grill and The Pinecricker Cafe, 124 E. Mason St., Polo Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; breakfast served 7-11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday; lunch and dinner 11 a.m.-10 p.m Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.

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Service: Servers really nice; food comes out pretty quickly Sound level: TVs playing in the bar, but a good, quiet place to have conversation Most popular appetizer: Deep fried mushrooms Chef recommends: The muffaletta sandwich: three meats, two cheeses on toasted focaccia bread, topped with olive salad Drinks: Full service bar Video gambling: Yes Social Media: On Facebook

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County warrant for failure to appear; posted full purge bond and has no further court appearances.

Kyra C. Smith, 19, of Freeport; Tuesday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; posted full purge bond and has no further court appearances.

Jay Diehl, 43, of Freeport; Tuesday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear, warrant for possession of narcotics; given notice to appear in court.

Tyler Smith, 26, of Leaf River; Tuesday; Ogle County warrant for possession of a controlled substance; given notice to appear in court.

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Correction The rosary service for Gary Knapp begins at 10 a.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church in Sterling.

The date was wrong in Wednesday’s obituary.

We regret the error.

State Police Daniel E. Garcia, 37, of DeKalb; 10:37 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 39 in Ogle County; driving while license suspended, speeding; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

POLICE Sterling Police Jacqualyn R. Shaner, 18, of Milledgeville; 8:10 a.m.

Tuesday at Freeport Road and Lynn Boulevard; improper use of an electronic communication device; released with promise to comply.

Donald J. Jackley, 55, of Rock Falls; 2:14 p.m. Tuesday at Locust and Second streets; Whiteside County warrant for obstructing court order; posted cash bond.

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/ mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

LEFT: A member of the Ugandan Kids Choir plays a pan flute during an instrumental song in the ensembles set Wednesday night at at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling. Go to ugandankidschoir.org for information on how to sponsor a member of the group for $40 a month.

Information sought in Sterling fight

Dixon Police Boy, 17, of Dixon; 3:10 p.m.

Tuesday in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue; retail theft less than $300; released to his mother.

Stephen M. Dexter, 20, of Dixon; 3:37 p.m. Tuesday on South College Avenue; domestic battery; taken to Lee County Jail.

Alexis K. McKinnon, 21, of Dixon; 3:37 p.m. Tuesday on South College Avenue; domestic battery; taken to Lee County Jail.

Lee County Sheriff David J. Walker, 18, of Rockford; 10 p.m. Tuesday; possession of alcohol by a minor, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Jennifer Cagle, 38, of Rochelle; Tuesday; Ogle

STERLING – Sterling police are asking the public for information on an Aug. 9 fight.

A second suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with the fight, which took place at 1:51 a.m. in the 500 block of Seventh Avenue. The 17-year-old boy turned himself in at 9:30 p.m. at the Sterling Police Department and was charged with aggravated battery, mob action, and reckless conduct. The boy was taken to Mary Davis Detention Center in Galesburg.

Kurt A. Valentin, 22, of Sterling, was arrested at 1:17 a.m. Friday in the 500 block of Seventh Avenue and charged with mob action, aggravated battery, and reckless conduct. He was taken to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone with information on the fight is asked to call Sterling police at 815-6326640 or Whiteside County Crime Stoppers at 815-6257867.

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ABOVE: Members of the Ugandan Kids Choir sing during a heartfelt vocal piece.

Soloists step out front and show what they can do during the ensemble’s performance.

IN BRIEF Lyndon under a boil order LYNDON – A water main break has put this village of about 650 under a boil order until further notice.

The village office is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 815-7784484 or go to villageoflyndon.org for updates.

Route 30 repairs start Monday MORRISON – Work to replace deteriorated sections of U.S. Route 30 from Garden Plain Road to Bartlett Street begins Monday.

Traffic will be down to one lane with flaggers directing vehicles.

The $290,000 project is expected to be done by the end of October.

– SVM staff reports

Grandmother pleads not guilty to endangerment MOLINE (AP) – A 78-year-old Moline home day care owner has pleaded not guilty to child endangerment charges in connection with her 4-month-old grandson’s death.

Rock Island County Associate Judge Thomas Berglund ruled Tuesday that there was enough evidence for the case against Beverly J. James to go forward. Sheriff’s investigator Jessie Montez testified another child younger than 5 who James was watching fatally injured the baby.

James was arrested July 21, nearly 5 months after her grandson Darien James Watkins died after he was found unresponsive in her home.

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‘CHAMPIONS OF THE CORN’

Homespun passion for Dixon

Russian sister city celebrates its centennial C ongratulations, Dikson.

That’s not a typo.

Dixon, Illinois, doesn’t have as much to celebrate as its polar counterpart.

No. Congrats are in order for our sister city – Dikson of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. This year, the “northernmost port” in Russia turns 100.

To celebrate, the Dikson mayor extended an invitation to Mayor Li Arellano Jr. via email: Come commemorate the urban settlement named after Swedish explorer Baron Oscar Dickson.

Arellano brought this up at Monday’s City Council meeting. The gesture is of course flattering, he said.

“I was thrilled that Google translate now exists,” he added.

But, respectfully, Arellano turned down the invitation.

Getting to Dikson – located a full 32 latitudinal degrees to the north – is a chore. The closest international airport is Yemelyanova International, a 26-hour flight from O’Hare.

Landing there still puts you 1,200 miles away from Dikson, which is on the balmy Arctic Ocean coast.

That flight, by the way, is going to set you back $1,300 round trip. Arellano said that might not be the smartest way to spend city funds.

According to the Dixon Sister Cities Association website, weather in Dikson is “unpleasant” – nless you favor 10 months of winter and 2 months of no sunlight.

Dixon High grad bringing his one-man show to town Aug. 28

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

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DIXON – Life has taken Patrick McConnell from San Francisco to Houston to Colorado Springs.

The 1982 Dixon High grad even does consulting work in Panama from time to time.

But his journeyman story isn’t the one McConnell prefers to tell. He said the tales of his Petunia City upbringing are the ones everyone wants to hear.

“I think it’s because of my love of Dixon, the area that I grew up in, and my love for the characters in Dixon,” McConnell, 51, said during a phone interview Tuesday. “There’s just a local flavor in this small town Dixon that I have so much passion about.

“It’s different in Dixon.

Everyone knows each other.”

When McConnell returns home next week, he hopes to share his “endearing tales” in the city he’s come to love. On Aug. 28, McConnell will bring his one-man show to Historic Dixon Theatre for “Champions of the Corn.” It’s an occasion for him to tell stories of the “rich characters” that populated his childhood and made him the person he is today.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at Alley Loop Saloon, 80 S. Hennepin Ave., Venier’s Jewelry Store, 117 W. First St., Books On First, 202 W. First St., and the theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave., for $15 each.

Life after Dixon has been good, McConnell said. After graduating,

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The community is so far north that it’s one of only a handful of world civilizations that experiences no twilight during its darkest winter months.

The average annual high is 16 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dikson was already known as one of the most isolated cities in the world.

And it’s becoming even lonelier. The population in 1989 was almost 4,500; it has steadily dropped down to 670, according to the 2010 census.

In Dikson, we have a dark, cold corner of the world devoid of people.

And I really want to go.

Who else can say they’ve visited one of the world’s most desolate regions?

Alas, like the city, I also lack the funds for the trip.

I’m not sure I’m able to set aside 60 hours just for traveling, either.

Council members favor sending a congratulatory package instead.

Better. Postage to send even a small package to Siberia will run you a mere $150.

Regardless, cheers and a rain check from Dixon, Dikson, Russia. Maybe we’ll meet at your next centennial.

Want to find out what other events are scheduled in the area?

Take a look through our entertainment listings on A9-11.

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Patrick McConnell, a 1981 Dixon High School graduate, will be back in town next week and will tell stories of his hometown that inspired him during a “Champions of the Corn” program Aug. 28 at Historic Dixon Theatre. he married, traveled, thing that served as a invented the mountain springboard for his show. board, and launched a “The biggest gift I business. Today, while can give is to tell these raising two children, stories on the radio,” McConnell doubles as a McConnell said. “I just consultant who travels try to illustrate images to Houston regularly with my words. It’s that and a radio host who outpouring of support has cornered an hourI’ve gotten that’s really long block on station encouraged me to keep KRCC, the public radio doing this.” outlet in Colorado Springs.

On the radio, McConThank You nell tries to bring life Thank you to all who honto his stories of Dixon. ored us with your presence, They prompt a passionkind words and cards as we celebrated out 70th wedding ate audience response, anniversary. Your thoughtfulhe said, which is some-

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Barnes Circus Sept. 2 at Gieson Motorsports, 800 U.S. Route 30 West. Shifts are from 3:15 to 4:15 and 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., before each show.

Volunteers from businesses can wear company T-shirts. Call Kadina at

ROCK FALLS – Volunteers are needed for two upcoming activities: People are needed to direct cars into parking spaces at the Carson and

the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, 815-5254500, to sign up.

Volunteers also are needed to help with the Bridge the Community 5K/10K run Sept. 12. Individuals and groups of 5 to 10 people will be needed from 7:45 to

9:45 a.m. to help point runners along the course and to watch barricades.

An informational meeting will be held at 7:45 a.m. that day. Call Bethany at the chamber to sign up.

ness was greatly appreciated.

Thanks also to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for the masses in our honor and for the use of the Holloway Center where we were able to gather with family and friends for this occasion. And thank you to our eight children and their families for all they did during our anniversary celebrations and for being the great blessing of our marriage.

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It’s also emotional.

McConnell’s voice thickened when he spoke about the “anonymity” he felt in bigger cities, and the community support Dixonites delivered in times of need – like the level of respect everyone seemed to pay during his father’s funeral procession.

It’s not just the return home McConnell is looking forward to.

It coincides with his stepfather’s 80th birthday, and he’ll make the rounds to see family and friends. He will host a pre-show party at Alley Oop and a post-show party (where he’s DJing) at First Street Pub. Eventually, the characters and tales will make their way into a book McConnell is working on. He hopes to complete and publish the work next year.

In the meantime, he’s looking to get back in touch with the roots that so inspire him. The event, he said, will hit home at home.

“That’s what it’s all about,” he added. “It’s just a love for Dixon.”

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Gary E. Knapp IONIA, Mich.

– Gary Edward Knapp, 61, of Ionia, Michigan, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Gary Edward Knapp was born Aug. 11, 1954, in Sterling, the son of Leonard Edward and LaVonne (Buhrow) Knapp, and was raised by Helen Knapp. After graduating in 1972 from Sterling High School, Gary served in the Army from 1972 to 1975. Gary was no stranger to hard work.

As a young boy, he delivered papers for the Daily Gazette,and washed dishes at Miami Hotel.

He was a steel worker at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling, and he built boat motors at MerCruiser in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Gary enjoyed working outside, and his dogs. He was known for his big appetite, and his love for the Chicago Cubs. His smile warmed everyone’s heart.

Survivors include his sister and brother-inlaw, Debra (Knapp) and Mark Lewis of Ionia; stepsister, Mary Kay Whaley of Sterling; nieces, Tammy Whaley of Bryan, Texas, Lori Shuman and Kim Whaley, both of Sterling, and Kristy Tate of Rock Falls; nephew, Trent Edward Lewis of Belding, Michigan; greatnephew, Sean Edward Lewis; and great-niece, Kaitlyne Ann Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Edward; mother; and stepmother, Helen Knapp.

Prayer services will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belding. He then will be brought to his final resting place in Sterling.

Prayer services will begin with the rosary recited at 10 a.m., Tuesday followed

by Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. A luncheon will be at noon Tuesday at the American Legion in Sterling.

Marjorie J. Burr ROCHELLE – Marjorie J. Burr, 57, of Rochelle, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at home with her family at her side.

Marjorie was born Dec. 11, 1957, in Geneva, to Kenneth and Charlotte (Welborn) Peffer. She married Jonathan Edward Burr on June 16, 1979, in Batavia.

Before her retirement, she worked as a telephone operator. Marjorie loved her family, birds, and playing her guitar.

Marjorie is survived by her husband, Jack; three children, Daniel (Erica) Burr of Naperville, Mariah Burr of Aurora, and Sarah Schlosser of Dixon; three sisters, Elizabeth Talbot of Wisconsin, Janice (Robert) Knudsen of Waterman, and Kendra

(Robin) DeLage of Long Prairie, Minnesota; and five grandchildren, Hannah, Todd, and Gregory Schlosser, and Alexa and Madeline Burr.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Anne and Ken Erickson, pastors, officiating.

Cremation rites will be accorded after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Visit ungerhorner.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitations: William Besse of Sterling, 1 to 3 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Stacy Arnett of Prophetstown, 9 to 11 a.m. at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Today’s funerals: Jeannine M. Sheley of Sterling, 10 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Stacy Arnett of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at BosmaGibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

William Besse of Sterling, 3 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Friday visitations: Raynaldo C. Clark of Lee Center, 10-11 a.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Wayne Wright of Rock Falls, 3-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Marjorie J. Burr of Rochelle, 5-7 p.m. at UngerHorner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

Grant C. “Jack” Young of Lanark, 5-7 p.m. at the Fireplace Room in Lanark United Methodist Church.

Branden L. Riddle of Prophetstown, 5-8 p.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

Friday funerals: Branden L. Riddle of Prophetstown, 10:30 a.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie.

Raynaldo C. Clark of Lee Center, 11 a.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Grant C. “Jack” Young of Lanark, 1 p.m. at Lanark United Methodist Church.

Saturday visitations: Sarah L. Boze of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Raynaldo C. Clark

Michelle Hemmer of Dixon, 10-10:30 am. at New Life Lutheran Church, Sterling.

Dwight A. Isaacson of Milledgeville, family receiving friends, 10-11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Saturday funerals: Wayne Wright of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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.

Jeanette E. Ackeberg, formerly of the area, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Advent Christian Church in Prophetstown.

Michelle Hemmer of Dixon, 10:30 am. at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Sarah L. Boze of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Dwight A. Isaacson of Milledgeville, 11 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Marjorie J. Burr of Rochelle, 1 p.m. at UngerHorner Funeral Home in Rochelle.

Monday visitations: William Besse of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Tuesday visitation: Gary Knapp, formerly of the area, 10 a.m. prayer service with the rosary recited at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Tuesday funeral: Gary Knapp, formerly of the area, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, followed by luncheon at noon at American Legion in Sterling.

Dwight A. Isaacson

M I L L E D GEVILLE – Dwight Albert Isaacson, 88, of Milledgeville, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He worked in the dairy and real estate industries.

Dwight was born June 1, 1927, in North Branch, Minnesota, to John Albert and Ruth Victoria (Hoglund) Isaacson. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. Dwight married Lois Joyce Peterson on July 17, 1948, at Moody Memorial Church in Chicago. He attended Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Survivors include his Lawrence K. Burmeister wife; sons, Ken Isaacson of Chadwick, Don DIXON – Lawrence K. Burmeister, 83, of Dixon, died Isaacson of Sun Prairie, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at Heritage Square in Dixon. Wisconsin, and John Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

LEE CENTER – Raynaldo C. Clark, 86, of Lee Center, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at his home.

He was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Compton, the son of Cornelius and Flora (Murdock) Clark. Raynaldo had farmed in the Lee Center area, and also had worked for Raynor Garage Doors in Dixon. He was Lee Center Township clerk for 50 years. Raynaldo was a veteran of the Army.

Survivors include his

son, Raynaldo Clark Measimer of West Frankfort; and four grandchildren, Alexis, Kylie, Brayden, and Delaney.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Friday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy, with the Rev. Charles Jeanblanc officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Sarah L. Boze STERLING – Sarah L. Boze, 94, of Sterling, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at Avonlea Cottage in Sterling.

Sarah was born in Ideal, the daughter of Clinton G. and Emma S. (Roderick) Geary. She married William R. Boze on June 15, 1946, in Eagle Point Township in Ogle County. He preceded her in death in 1997. Sarah was a homemaker, and a member of First Congregational Church of Rock Falls, United Women’s Christian Fellowship, Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society, and the Whiteside County Genealogists.

Survivors include three daughters, Anne (James) Kenney of Sterling, and Jeanne (James) Schuetz and Catherine (Brian) Dorathy, both of Rock Falls; one son, Robert (Amy) Boze of Sterling; one sister, Lillian Geary Forch of Chicago; 11 grandchildren, Josh (Amber) Kenney of North Aurora, Jake (Alesia Blahnke) Kenney of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, Darien (Paula) Schuetz of Sterling, Dawn (Denver) Owen of Rock Falls, Adam (Elsa) Dorathy and Andrea (Geoff) Wright, both of Rock Falls, Alec (Haylea Ehredt) of Rock

Island, Angie (Ben) Tarbill of Rock Falls, and Emma, Will, Ben, and Jamie Boze, all of Sterling. In addition, she is survived by 16 greatgrandchildren, Van and Sarah Kenney, Andrew, Blake and Madisen Denning, Breanna and Jonathan Schuetz, Emily Dorathy, Abigail Wright, Taylor and Andrew Ashley, Dylan Pierceson, Hunter Sathoff, Noah Garcia, and Gage and Gavin Church.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Hilda, Yvette, and Camille; and three brothers, Milford, George, and Roderick.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday and a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, with the Rev. Al Campbell, pastor of First Congregational Church in Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Memorials have been established to the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society, Whiteside County Genealogists, and Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

(Donna) Isaacson of Green Oaks; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ralph (Lucretia) Isaacson of South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his daughters, Karen and Carol; his parents; and a sister, Jane Isaacson.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, and the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, with Dalmus Meeks, pastor, officiating. Military honors will be accorded. Interment will be at Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville.

Schultz Funeral Home in DeWitt, Iowa, is handling arrangements.

Wayne Wright Visit schultzfuneralhomes.com to send con- ROCK FALLS – Wayne Wright, 76, of Rock Falls, died dolences. unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at his home.

Wright owned Angelo’s Pizza.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Carl O. Giarrusso Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral Marvin T. Baker PROPHETSTOWN – Carl Oddo Giarrusso, 95, of will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Prophetstown, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at his the Rev. Scott Porter officiating. Burial will be at ColoROCK FALLS – Marvin T. Baker, 58, of Rock Falls, died ma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls. home.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, at his home.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown han- Further arrangements are being completed by the funeral home. dled arrangements. arrangements.

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The five commission members are Langloss, Lee County Sheriff John Simonton, Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco Miller, and two other Dixon police officers. Each will serve a 4-year term.

The area is seeing a rise in heroin use, Langloss said, citing a 10-day span during which three people died of overdoses earlier this year.

Since then, local law enforcement has been working on a number of programs – including the new task force commission – to address the issues.

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I love that our police chief has taken the initiative. Dixon is kind of building a reputation for getting things done. All of the players who should be involved are all on the same page.

Li Arellano Jr., Dixon mayor

Before approving the commission, Mayor Li Arellano Jr. praised city and county law enforcement for their recent efforts. He called the new initiatives – including Safe Passage, in which, starting Sept.

1, addicts can go to police, surrender their drugs without being arrested or charged, and be immediately placed in treatment – “bold” ideas that

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address the crux of drug-related crimes: addiction.

“I love that our police chief has taken the initiative,” Arellano said. “Dixon is kind of building a reputation for getting things done. … All of the players who should be involved are all on the same page.

“Basically, we’re empowering talented people to make these decisions.”

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Garnica, 27, must follow standard statutory conditions of release. He also is not allowed to leave the state, or have any contact with his 29-year-old exboyfriend, whom prosecutors say he tried to kill on Jan 19, in the boyfriend’s Dixon home.

At the time, Garnica was a bilingual first-grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Sterling. After his arrest, Superintendent Tad Everett described him a as a

“model staff member.”

The school board, however, decided not to renew his contract. Garnica was in his third year of probationary teaching.

Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller did not return a call Wednesday seeking comment.

Garnica is charged with five counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of armed violence, four counts of aggravated domestic battery, and two counts of aggravated battery.

He next court appearance is 9 a.m. Oct. 16.

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No citations in fatal weekend car crash Police were called to the crash at the intersection of state Route 38 and Sink Hollow Road around 10:20 a.m. Saturday.

Dean Shippert, 89, of Dixon, was eastbound Route 38, approaching Sink Hollow, when he turned left in front of and collided with a car driven by Sean Mascal, 31, of Ashton, who was westbound on Route 38.

Shippert was taken to OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford; he died Sunday.

Mascal and his passengers, Jeanna Mascal and

Coast Guard veteran survived by six sons

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 @SeaWarren

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Gov. Bruce Rauner waves to supporters Wednesday during a Governor’s Day rally at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

Rauner, GOP rally; Dems override half-dozen vetoes Governor arrived at grounds on Harley SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A re-energized Illinois Republican Party celebrated its newfound influence Wednesday, with party leaders telling a cheering crowd at the Illinois State Fair they are more united than ever against majority Democrats, and Gov. Bruce Rauner announcing a goal to have GOP control of the Legislature within 8 years.

But Democrats attempted to rain on the first Republican Governor’s Day at the fair in more than a decade, as the Senate voted to override a half-dozen Rauner vetoes, including a contentious union-related measure Rauner has described as “a war on taxpayers” and the worst legislation he’s ever seen.

The first-year governor arrived at the fairgrounds Wednesday on his Harley and was greeted by hundreds of protesters, many of them union members, who railed against cuts his administration has imposed amid a state budget crisis. Taking the stage, he ripped House Speaker Michael Madigan and other Democrats he says have “created a mess with one-party rule.”

“The Republican Party is strong. We’re coming back. We’re going to become a two-party state again,” Rauner said.

“We’re going to turn the Illinois economy around.”

Democrats, who will get their day at the fair today,

have said Rauner’s proposals will weaken unions and hurt the middle class.

The two sides have been locked in a fight over the state budget, leaving Illinois operating without a spending plan for the fiscal year that started July 1.

The Senate returned to the Capitol later Wednesday, and majority Democrats rammed through a 38-15 vote to override Rauner’s veto of a measure that would bar stateemployee unions from striking, or the government from locking out workers if the two sides can’t agree on a new labor contract. Action on other legislation included restoring $373 million for college scholarships and millions more for child care and providers of inhome care.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which is negotiating a new contract to replace one that expired June 30, has pushed for the measure to give an arbitrator final say if there’s a stalemate. Union leaders say the measure is needed because they believe Rauner is trying to force a strike.

Rauner, who vetoed the bill in July, said in a statement that supporters “chose special interests over the taxpayers,” suggesting the plan would force a tax increase to finance a generous arbitrator’s award to union members. AFSCME applauded the move, saying it would “help avert the potential conflict,

hardship and disruption” of a strike or lockout with an alternative solution to impasse.

Even Democrats have been uneasy about taking away a union’s right to strike, and the 71 House votes necessary to complete the override could be a tall order.

Rauner also blames Democrats for cuts to social services, saying they have been unwilling to compromise on changes the governor wants, including term limits for lawmakers and curbing influence of public-employee unions.

He told reporters before taking the fair stage that Madigan, also the Illinois Democratic Party chairman, “has ice water in his veins,” inured to the spending reductions.

“The only cuts that were done were by the governor,” Madigan spokesman Steve Brown retorted, “so if the guy wants to look about for who’s responsible for cuts, he should just stare right in the mirror, and that mug he sees coming back at him is ‘Mr. Cut.’” Democrats hold supermajorities in the House and Senate, making winning back control of either chamber an ambitious goal. But GOP leaders said it’s realistic, particularly if an effort to change the way political maps are drawn is successful, or if Republicans keep the governor’s office. That would allow GOP influence in what political districts look like following the next census.

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DIXON – The Dixon man fatally injured in a weekend car crash was turning left when he was struck by an oncoming car, Dixon Police said today in a news release about the accident.

The other driver will not be cited, Chief Danny Langloss said.

According to the release:

three children ages 3, 5, and 7, were taken to KSB Hospital, treated and released.

Shippert, a Coast Guard veteran who worked for Allied Van Lines for 60 years, is survived by six sons Mike, Frank, Tom , Jim, and Jeff, all of Dixon, and John Patrick, of Freeport.

Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held Aug. 29 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon. Jones Funeral Home is handling arrangements; go to www.thejonesfh.com for the full obituary.

WHITESIDE COUNTY

Prophetstown man in critical condition after three-car crash car crossed the center line while driving south on state Route 78, and struck a car being driven by Diane L. Dornbush, 46, of Albany.

Buell’s car continued south in the northbound lane before colliding with a truck driven by Harold W. Cook, 77, of Prophetstown.

Cook was pronounced dead at the scene by Whiteside County Coroner Joe McDonald.

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 @SeaWarren

ROCKFORD – A Prophetstown man was in critical condition in a Rockford hospital a day after being injured in a three-car accident that proved fatal for another Prophetstown man.

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Cook’s passenger, Wendell J. Cook, 80, also of Prophetstown, was taken to Morrison Community Hospital. His condition was unavailable Wednesday afternoon.

Buell’s passengers Sierra C. Burress, 19, and Brett R.L. Frain, 20, both of Prophetstown, were taken to CGH Medical Center. Their conditions also were unavailable Wednesday.

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Sweet deals in academia taste bitter to public Higher education scottREEDER officials get higher Scott Reeder is a reporter in residence salaries, bonuses

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL | DIXON

Fix this community, but don’t neglect curb appeal projects W

ith all the fix-up jobs they’ve taken on, Dixon’s new mayor and city council aren’t unlike reality TV characters on those fix-’er-up, flip-this-house programs that are so popular these days.

Mayor Li Arellano Jr. and council members Mike Venier, Mitch Tucker, Chris Bishop and the recently appointed Kevin Marx have had to face important renovation decisions since taking office.

Since May, new city leadership team members have assessed the community they inherited and made some important fix-up decisions.

Early on, the mayor and council decided the bumpy, deteriorating River Street just couldn’t wait any longer for repairs. A contract was awarded to Martin & Co. Excavating to relieve long-suffering motorists from their daily rough rides.

The cost? Ka-ching: $2,455,511.58.

In June, an unexpected

What we think

Like fixer-upper contractors on TV, Dixon city leaders are working to fix things up around town, such as broken streets and rusty bridge railings. Don’t forget other projects to improve city curb appeal.

expense suddenly surfaced. Heavy rains washed out a culvert and part of the roadway on Seventh Street.

That’s reminiscent of the flippers/fixers on TV when they explore the house and discover the need for unexpected major, expensive repairs.

Avenue bridge, the new leaders sought bids for a much-needed paint job.

That’s when a little drama entered the picture, as some council members expressed worries that the apparent low bid came in far too low to cover the project’s expenses.

Uncertainty followed, THE MAYOR AND until after doing research, council jumped into the council satisfied its action. The street was doubts and awarded the shut down for safety, and contract this week. experts were brought in The cost? Ka-ching: to design a repair solu$91,800. tion, which the council Usually on reality TV accepted. shows, a deadline is set The cost? Ka-ching: for all the fix-up work to About $767,000 (which be done. Similarly, the could be lessened mayor and council put because city employforth an agenda for their ees will do some of the first 100 days. work).

As the major work Troubled by the continues, however, appearance of the rusty the leaders should not railings on the Galena ignore lesser fix-up proj-

ects that could add to the city’s curb appeal.

That crumbling courthouse lawn retaining wall at Galena Avenue and Second Street gives the unfortunate appearance of decay.

Passers-by must continually wonder why nothing has been done to repair it.

We wonder, too.

THE FORMER curbside petunia flower beds that line the city’s main thoroughfares are in varying stages of weedy neglect.

We shudder to think of the negative first impressions those formerly beautiful flower beds leave on visitors’ memories.

The retaining wall and the flower beds should be addressed in some manner so they don’t detract from the city’s overall improved appearance and functionality after its major renovations are finished.

For fixer-uppers, curb appeal is of utmost importance.

That lesson should not be lost on Dixon city leaders.

THE READER’S VOICE work. Looking forward to Chautauqua next year’s event. was enjoyable; Facing hard many thanks times instead MIKE McBRIDE Dixon of good times We attended the Singing Bird Chautauqua on Sunday at the grist mill and had a great time.

There was good food, entertainment, and some really interesting speakers. They even had crafts, games and homemade ice cream for the kids.

Many thanks to Franklin Grove Creek and Preservation for all its hard

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

JIM JUAREZ Sterling

Simple math, 2 + 2 = 4.

What happened? Living in a world where good times never end.

In the real world of just surviving day to day, good times we save to keep us ahead of bad times.

It is now a little too late.

God help us; set us free.

Now we have to pay, and slowly close down to nothing. What now? Borrow more money at high interest that will never be paid back. Investing in high risk; no one will step forward.

So what? Keep spending on borrowed money.

Buy more guns; hire more law enforcement; build more prisons and schools; invest in more military to protect us from all evil. More taxes, more utility hikes. What next?

Face it – a little too late, USA and Illinois.

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com It’s the end of the road.

File bankruptcy. Who knows? Raise taxes.

Learn to live according to your means.

Prayers go out to the whole world, including Illinois, to somehow overcome.

SPRINGFIELD – Last week, I was chatting with a mother and father about their daughter’s college plans.

Their high schooler is visiting college campuses, and they are encouraging her to consider attending a college out of state.

I was surprised.

Both parents are such loyal University of Illinois graduates that I thought one must bleed Orange and the other Blue.

And their daughter is whip-smart, a National Honor Society member, and a shoo-in to be admitted to Illinois’ flagship university.

“I hate to say it, but with the financial aid being offered, she can attend Iowa State as an out-ofstater for a lot less than the University of Illinois as an in-state student,” her mother told me.

It’s a common refrain being heard across the Land of Lincoln.

In fact, most kids who are admitted to the University of Illinois choose not to attend.

According to university data, back in 2006, 58 percent of Illinois students who were offered admission to the U of I actually enrolled. In 2013, that number dropped to 45 percent.

COST IS THE PRIMARY reason for the drop-off in students choosing to attend this great university.

If you are an engineering student entering the U of I this fall, you can plan to spend $35,340 a year for tuition, room and board, and other expenses. That’s $141,360 for the degree – if you are able to graduate in 4 years.

College costs are escalating for a lot of reasons.

But one of the biggest is a mindset of university administrators that has elevated their own wellbeing above the students’.

Look no further than the latest university financial shenanigans involving U of I Chancellor Phyllis Wise.

She got caught using a personal email account to conduct sensitive official business.

It became clear that her boss, the university president, wanted her out.

She agreed to quit the $549,069 job but expected to be cut a check for $400,000 for sticking around for 4 years.

At first, University President Timothy Killeen was hunky-dory with this sweetheart deal. Then the politicians in Springfield began to squawk, and the university trustees began to tremble, and suddenly it wasn’t such a good plan after all.

The university appears to have promised her a $500,000 bonus if she stuck around for 5 years, or a prorated amount if she got the boot before her contract was up.

Why would the stewards of tax dollars and our children’s tuition agree to such a deal?

Just think about it.

Moms and dads in Carpentersville, Galesburg, Moline, and elsewhere in the state are sacrificing to pay their kids’ way through college so folks like Wise can collect $400,000 after losing her job?

Lots of those parents have received pink slips of their own and have received little more than a walk to the parking lot by a security guard.

Our state is broke, and yet, our hard-earned tax dollars are being funneled to Champaign to pay salaries topping half a million bucks?

That’s more than we pay the president of the United States.

And our students are putting their futures in hock to pay tuition to a university that spends its money this recklessly?

Give me a break.

This is the arrogance of academia in full display.

We deserve better.

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

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Fogle faces prison for more than decade Ex-Subway pitchman will plead guilty to charges he paid for sex acts with minors, received child porn INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to allegations that he paid for sex acts with minors and received child pornography in a case that destroyed his career at the sandwich-shop chain and could send him to prison for more than a decade.

Prosecutors alleged that Fogle knew the pornography had been secretly produced by the former director of his charitable foundation, which sought to raise awareness about childhood obesity and arranged for Fogle to visit schools and urge children

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to adopt healthy eating and exercise habits.

Authorities said Fogle offered to pay adult prostitutes a finder’s fee if they could connect him with minors for sex acts, including some as young as 14 or 15 years old.

“This is about using wealth, status and secrecy to illegally exploit children,” U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler said.

A tight-lipped Fogle sat in federal court with his hands clasped and quietly answered “no” when the judge asked whether he had any questions about his rights. He is expected to enter the formal plea

at a later date to one count each of travelling to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, and distribution and receipt of child pornography.

The agreement released by prosecutors said Fogle will pay $1.4 million in restitution to 14 minor victims, who will each receive $100,000. He will also be required to register as a sex offender and undergo treatment for sexual disorders.

The government agreed not to seek a sentence of more than 12.5 years in prison, and Fogle agreed not to ask for less than 5 years, according to

court documents.

Federal judges have wide discretion in sentencing, and Fogle could get a longer sentence. The childporn charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The count involving sex with a minor is punishable by up to 30 years.

Fogle “knows that restitution can’t undo the damage that he’s done, but he will do all in his power to try to make it right,” defense attorney Jeremy Margolis told reporters.

The married father of two, he added, has a “medical problem” and “expects to get well,” but he did not elaborate.

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Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle leaves the Federal Courthouse in Indianapolis on Wednesday following a hearing on child-pornography charges. Fogle agreed to plead guilty to allegations that he paid for sex acts with minors and received child pornography.

DEKALB

Heavy traffic expected as NIU opens dorms Move-in day likely to draw 5,000 vehicles

BY RHONDA GILLESPIE rgillespie@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – It’s expected to be hectic on the west end of town Friday as the Northern Illinois University dorms open for the new school year.

More than 3,000 students are expected to arrive, university officials said. But they’ve put a plan in place they hope will quell traffic nightmares.

Athletes, band members and some other on-campus students arrived earlier this week.

But the bulk of students – mostly freshmen and sophomores –

will move into their academic homes Friday. As the students arrive into town off of the Interstate 88 tollway at the Annie Glidden Road exit, university officials have coordinated with DeKalb police to route traffic away from DeKalb’s other major roadways.

Vehicles headed to the dorms will be diverted to Fairview Road after exiting the tollway, and down two miles west to Nelson Road. Signs will point them to go north two miles to Route 38 and then east to the campus. Entrance to the dorm roadways will be from the Convocation Center where vehicles will be met by volunteers and golf carts.

There will still be hubbub in the area – especially with an anticipated 5,000 vehicles on the nearby roadways. But NIU officials look forward to it all being under control. Streets near the west end of the campus will be one-way. Those not dropping off a Huskie are urged to avoid the campus area Friday.

“This route has worked in the past. It has greatly lessened traffic congestion,” NIU spokesman Joe King said.

He said there will be 1,300 volunteers to help students unload their vehicles and a fleet of golf carts to shuttle them to the residence halls. The system, which NIU has been using for the past 12 years, helps students get

their gear moved into their new quarters in an hour or less, King explained.

In recent years, move-in day has drawn help not only from the legion of NIU volunteers, but from the city as well. Last year Mayor John Rey was spotted helping students unload golf carts.

Move-in day also kicks off a weekend of events to welcome students and their families to the campus.

“This is always one of the most exciting weeks of the year,” NIU President Doug Baker said. “The students bring with them tremendous energy, optimism and enthusiasm, and that brings campus to life.”

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In the years since buying the restaurant, the couple have expanded the kitchen and purchased a barn next to the building to use as a banquet room.

“We have a lot of events in the banquet room,” Kathy said. “We also have a lot of funeral lunches.”

On one side of the storefront establishment is Dad’s Bar and Grill.

Inside are a full service bar and multiple TVs. Once I go through a doorway, I walk into The Pinecricker Café, where the first thing I see is a

cash register to my left.

Large windows let natural light inside the restaurant. Both square and round tables are available for seating. A group of about 20 people joined me in the restaurant.

On the walls are photos of Polo’s history dating back to the Civil War. “A lot of the photos are old family photos and photos of one-room school houses,” Kathy said. “People love this because they can see people they may know.”

Kathy is one of the few restaurant owners who let me tour the kitchen.

Howard frantically works alone in the kitch-

en. After he runs in and out of the freezer a couple of times, he runs back to a large griddle, where he flips strips of bacon.

The restaurant sells a variety of foods, such as sandwiches, wraps and various soups and salads. It also has dinners available, including liver and onions, catfish, jumbo shrimp, and ribeye steak.

“We sell tons of chicken strips and burgers, but we also sell a lot of steaks,” Kathy said. “We do a lot of home cooking, and almost everything that we do is made from scratch. We have very little processed foods.”

Howard makes his own barbecue sauce. Even

some of the salad dressings are homemade.

One of the newer menu items that I tried was the muffaletta sandwich. It features three different meats and two cheeses on toasted focaccia bread with olive salad.

The sandwich was loaded with flavor. I’m a big fan of cheese, and one thing about this sandwich was it was very, cheesy, which was my favorite part.

“We try really, really hard to sure everyone that comes here is happy,” Kathy said. “We put our whole life into this place to make sure people are happy. This is pretty much our life 24/7.”

OGLE COUNTY

Board rejects tobacco licensing measure Shaw Media report

OREGON – Three people voiced their disappointment Tuesday after the Ogle County Board rejected a measure that would require licenses for businesses that sell tobacco products.

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The proposal stipulated that any Ogle County business that sells or wants to sell tobacco products must apply annually to the Ogle County Health Depart-

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ment and, if approved, pay a $100 license fee.

Padilla said the licensing would give the health department the authority to go into businesses and conduct compliance checks, making sure tobacco products are not being sold to underage youths.

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IN BRIEF Walnut has new chief of police WALNUT – A new police chief was sworn in at Monday’s Village Board meeting.

Glenn Lawson, 50, of Princeton has been a part-time Glenn Walnut offiLawson cer exactly 1 year. The chief’s position is full-time.

Most recently, he was with the Buda Police Department and worked for Advantage Logistics.

Before that, he was a police officer and investigator for the suburban Northfield Police Department, in his hometown.

He has lived in the area since 2001, working for several local businesses and managing his own business, the now-closed Main Line Hobbies in Princeton, for several years.

Lawson has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and has completed numerous additional training courses at Northwestern University, the state of Illinois and the Police Training Institute of the University of Illinois.

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Teens need reliable advice about contraception Dear Abby, In my family alone, three young women have – by their own admission – gotten pregnant on purpose to get their boyfriends to marry and support them. None of these marriages worked out.

The horrible relationships were and still are hurtful and damaging, not only to the children, but also to the rest of the family. I’m aware of several other women who have admitted to entrapping their baby daddy by “forgetting to take their pills,” so I know this isn’t just happening in my family.

Contraceptive measures for boys are limited and fallible, and I am

Dear Anonymous, The subject of contraception should be part of an ongoing, age-appropriate conversation about sex and reproduction. Boys and girls mature physically earlier than they did decades ago, and because of the Internet, they are often exposed to a wide variety of information.

I do think a warning is in order because of your regrettable family situation. However, you should be aware that no law dictates that a man “has” to marry a woman (or girl) he has gotten pregnant. If a paternity test proves he is the father of the baby, he is required to support his child until the child is no longer a minor.

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concerned. My nephews’ mother entrapped their now-absent father, so I doubt she’ll mention this to them. How and when does a relative talk to soon-to-be teen boys about entrapment?

– Anonymous Relative

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Aug. 21 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

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

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

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

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

Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Gingko Tree, 216 W. First St., Dixon, 815-440-5749.

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

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

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

PRINCETON – The folk duo Neptune’s Car will kick off the Princeton Coffeehouse season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The coffeehouse is at Open Prairie United Church of Christ, 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Holly Hanson and Steve Hayes, the New Englandbased musical partners who perform as Neptune’s Car, describe their style as original, contemporary folk music.

At the beginning of this year, they released their third album, “The 45th Parallel.” By February, it was the No. 2 album on a folk chart, according to a news release.

Hanson and Hayes have performed together since 2006. In late July, the Folk Alliance Region Midwest, an organization whose mission is to engage and empower the folk music community,

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Holly Hanson and Steve Hayes, New England-based musical partners who perform as Neptune’s Car, describe their style as original, contemporary folk music. The folk duo will kick off the Princeton Coffeehouse season at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday at Open Prairie United Church of Christ in Princeton. selected Neptune’s Car for an official showcase at its October conference in Iowa City.

Neptune’s Car is the name of an 1850s clipper ship. You can find out the full story of why

the performers chose that name by coming to the show.

Admission costs $15 at the door. Fair trade coffee, tea and homemade desserts will be available.

The coffeehouse offers

traditional and modern folk, blues and bluegrass music monthly from August to May. For more information, visit theprincetoncoffeehouse.com or call 815872-6501.

CLINTON, IOWA

New festival to provide book-related fun STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

CLINTON, Iowa – The first Clinton Book Festival will be hosted by Clinton Public Library on Aug. 29 at the CPLLyons grounds, 105 Main Ave., and nearby Foursquare Park.

The daylong festival

will feature programs from Iowa Public Television’s Dan Wardell and Iowa Poet Laureate Mary Swander. A wide range of book-related sessions are planned with award-winning writers.

The festival will also feature food vendors, exhibits and informa-

tion tables from authors and area organizations, live music from the Ron Tegeler Jazz Trio over the lunch hour, and the annual Friends of the Clinton Public Library book sale.

Visit tinyurl.com/ clintonbookfest for details and schedules.

Contact Brad Wiles at bwiles@clintonpubliclibrary.us or 563-2429115 for more information.

IN BRIEF

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

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

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

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

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191.

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

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

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

Fundrasier to help Hospice House DIXON – Hospice of the Rock River Valley will offer the Tapas and Tinis fundraiser for the new Hospice House campaign at 6 p.m.

Aug. 29 at The Brandywine, 441 state Route 2.

Local celebrity chefs will have their own station and create a variety of appetizers, and participants will vote with cash for their top chef. The top award will be presented at 8:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the campaign. Live music and a cash bar with specialty martinis also will be available.

Tickets cost $30 and are available at Hospice, 264 state Route 2. For more information, call 815-2883673.

– SVM staff report

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Dear Abby, I have neighbors whose house I go to in order to see pay-per-view fights. I split the cost of the fights and food with them. The problem is, if anyone else comes over, they don’t pitch in. Also, they eat the food I just paid half of. Another issue is I eat

Dear Short End, You could try duking it out, but the most effective way would be for you to discuss it with your neighbors, because I agree what’s happening doesn’t seem fair to you.

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Saturday, Aug. 22 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

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

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

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

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

The only place in Dixon to dine on the Rock River Home of the Pick 3 combo!

Dear Sticking to It, Handle it by offering to make reservations for your mother-in-law and her gentleman friend at a nearby hotel or motel.

And if she asks you why, explain it to her as you explained it to me.

for one and they eat for five, yet we split the cost down the middle. How do I resolve this?

– Short End of the Deal in California

Folk duo to open season Saturday

Amboy, 815-857-2682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, women’s, back door, parsonage, Reformed Church, 703 14th Ave., Fulton.

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

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

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

100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Quilts and crafts, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

role reversal. How do I handle this?

– Sticking to It

PRINCETON

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

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

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

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center,

Dear Abby, My widowed mother-inlaw began dating a man a few months ago. My husband and I are happy for her because he seems to be a good person. She really seems to enjoy spending time with him.

We live in Michigan, and she lives in South Carolina. She told me she has asked him to come with her the next time she visits us. I have no problem with this, but I do not want them to share a room in my home because they’re not married. I have boys who are 10 and 13, and I think it would send the wrong message.

Yes, I know I’m oldfashioned. Talk about

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AMBOY | FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

Depot Days set to deliver family fun Annual car show celebrates 25 years STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

AMBOY – The 36th annual Depot Days festival will be highlighted by its 25th annual car, truck and motorcycle show downtown Sunday, Aug. 30.

Organizers say it will be a big celebration this year.

The festival will feature events from 5 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 27; 8 a.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 28; 7 a.m. to midnight

Saturday, Aug. 29; and 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.

The carnival will kick off things with Family Night from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, featuring rides for $2.

The carnival will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Arm bands cost $20 for unlimited rides.

Also Thursday, the annual Miss Amboy Pageant and Little Miss Amboy Pageant will begin at 7 p.m.

Communitywide garage sales will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday

and Sunday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Arts and crafts vendors will have booths open throughout the day during the festival. Food vendors also will be open throughout the festival.

The live music will begin with Destination Unknown from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday on the main stage, followed by Burn ‘n Bush from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the K.C.’s Beer Garden. Back Country Roads will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday on the main stage, followed by The Barflys from 9 p.m.

to 1 a.m. in the beer garden. Gina Venier will play from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday on the main stage.

The car show will run from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, with awards being presented at 3 on the main stage. Also Sunday, the winner 50/50 raffle will be announced.

The winner walked away with $107,757 last year.

Go to amboycarshow. com for car show registration and information.

Go to depotdays.com for more information and a complete schedule of events.

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Klaire Martin of Lyndon enjoys an afternoon ride during the Amboy Depot Days carnival downtown last August. The carnival will kick things off with Family Night from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, featuring rides for $2.

WHAT’S GOING ON

ART EXHIBITS At John Deere Historic Site GRAND DETOUR – The 67th annual Grand Detour Arts Festival, featuring an area-wide student art show, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the museum, 8334 S. Clinton St. Admission to the show for ages 12 and older is $3 or a canned good donation to benefit the Dixon Food Pantry.

At German American Heritage Center DAVENPORT, Iowa – “Built to Last: Gustav Stickley’s Legacy of Design,” is on display through Nov. 1 at the center, 712 W. Second St. Stickley, a German-American, was a furniture designer, manufacturer, publisher, and chief proponent of the American Craftsman style. His designs and furniture were known for fine craftsmanship, simple details and high quality materials.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children from 5 to 17, and free to members.

Mike Danial will present “The Stickley Roadshow” at 6 p.m.

Sept. 9. Attendees will learn about the legacy of Stickley’s company. Seating is limited.

Go to gahc.org or call 563322-8844 for more information on these events.

At The Next Picture Show DIXON – “Mind, Spirit & Emotion” will run through Aug. 29 at the gallery, 113 W. First St. The visual narrative of the artist’s work will reveal their mind, spirit and emotion in the artwork.

Art on the Square will begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 5, with judging at 11:30 a.m. and awards given at noon. The contest, set on the sidewalks of the old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St., has no fee but is limited to 150 registrants. Cash prizes will be

given in age groups from kindergarten to second grade through adults. Forms are available at the gallery. In the event of rain, the contest will be canceled.

The 11th annual “Farms and Barns” exhibit will run from Sept.

1 through Oct. 10, with an opening reception Sept. 4 at the gallery. This year’s judge is Keith Zickuhr of Oregon, and music will be provided by Jeff Kagay.

Brian Strock will show his work through Aug. 31 on the front wall.

K.C. Barnes will show her work from Sept. 1 to 15.

Kishwaukee Valley Art League will show its work through August in the back gallery.

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

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

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

The event is free to the public.

At River Arts Center CLINTON, Iowa – The Mississippi River Quilt Project, “Messipi Threads,” will be on display through Sunday at the center, 229 Fifth Ave. South.

Exhibits are free and open to the public.

“Messipi” is a French translation of the Algonquin/Ojibwa word “Misi-ziibi,” meaning great river.

Messipi was used from 1666 until 1978, when Congress officially selected Mississippi.

The fiber arts exhibit was the idea of Sara Detweiler, who in 2012 invited friends to create art quilts depicting the Mississippi River.

The gallery is open from 1 to 4 p.m. through Sunday and for groups by appointment.

calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – The Cal Stage Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Electric Shock, an AC/DC tribute band, will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. At Froggy’s Bar and Grill ROCK FALLS – DJ Diggs will provide karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, and Dani Lynn Howe will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 215 W. Second St. Upcoming: Aug. 27, DJ Diggs; and Aug. 29, Problem Child At Starlight’s Theatre STERLING – Black Diamond will play at 9 p.m. Friday at the theatre, 314 First Ave. At Sterling Moose STERLING – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 5 at the center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is at 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the bar, 316 W. First St. Musicians also are welcome to join the band Notorious Folk,

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

Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: Aug. 29, Shooter/ USA

COMEDY Friday Bill Engvall to film special ROCKFORD – Bill Engvall will perform his new special at 8 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Tickets are $30. They can be ordered at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, at the BMO Harris Bank Center box office,

3000 E. Elm St., or by calling 815-968-5222.

Go to coronadopac.org for more information.

Tickets cost $5 for the show only, or $11 with a chicken dinner.

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

Find Alan Fish on Facebook for more information.

Saturday Donnie Baker on stage DIXON – Donnie Baker, a regular on the Bob & Tom radio show, will perform at 7 p.m. at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Doors open at 6, and Baker will be joined by Mike Gardner. There will be appearances by Floyd the Trucker and Kenny Tarmac.

Tickets are $25 and are available at thecrystalcork.com or at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. First St.; and Trein’s Jewelry, 201 W. First St.

Oct. 24 Iowa comedian to perform DEER GROVE – Bill Blank will perform his comedy act at 8 p.m. at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

Tickets cost $5 for the show only, or $11 with a chicken dinner.

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

Go to billblank.com for more information.

Sept. 26 Comedy back at Arnie’s DEER GROVE – Alan Fish will perform his comedy act at 8 p.m. at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road.

Dixon High School Class Of 1960 55th Class Reunion September 5th, 2015 at Timber Creek Golf Course Amber Room 729 Timber Creek Rd., Dixon 5:00 cocktails 6:15 buffet dinner

9:30 breakfast, White Pines Lounge

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Whiteside County Fair THURSDAY 9:00 a.m.-Heavy Horse Hitch Judged 9:00 a.m.-Beef Cattle-Jr. Heifer/Jr. Steer Show 12:00-Dept L-Div. II entries due 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.-Carnival 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.-Wristband Day 1:00 p.m.-6 Horse, 4 Horse, & Unicorn Hitches 2:00 p.m.-Dept L Div. II Judged 6:00 p.m.-Bike Give Away 7:00 p.m.-Solution Action Sports Monster Trucks FRIDAY 9:00 a.m.-Sheep Judged 9:00 a.m.-Open Beef Show Judged 9:00 a.m.-Heavy Horse Halter Judged 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.-Carnival 1:30 p.m.-Harness Racing 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wristband Day 5:45 p.m.-Antique Tractor Parade 6:00 p.m.-Bike Give Away 6:30 p.m.-Tractor, Truck Pull SATURDAY 8:00-9:30 a.m.-Horseshoe Registration 10:00 a.m.-Horseshoe Tournament 11:00 a.m.-Election of Officers 11:00 a.m.-Kids Tractor Pedal Pull 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Election of Officers 12:00 - Carnival 1:00 p.m.-Harness racing 2:00 p.m.-Bike Give Away 4:00-6:00 p.m.-Exhibits Released 6:00 p.m.-Bike Give Away 6:00 p.m.-Exhibit Buildings Close 6:30 p.m.-Demo Derby

3 Day s Left!

ADMISSION

Daily Adult $7 • Season Adult $18 Daily Child (6 -11) $1 • Season Child $3 Children under 6 free

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WHAT’S GOING ON mixes of the different styles.

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

DOWNTOWN EVENTS

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CONCERTS Friday Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open-stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Saturday Patio Daddy-O to play DIXON – Patio Daddy-O will play the third and final summer concert at Lowell Park Shelter.

The classic rock cover band will play from 6 to 8 p.m.

Donations will be accepted, with proceeds benefiting the restoration of the Historic Reagan Bath House.

No alcohol is allowed in the park, which will close at 9.

Tuesday ‘Voice’ finalist in Rockford ROCKFORD – Nicholas David will perform at 5:45 p.m. during a Tuesday Evening in the Garden performance at Anderson Japanese Gardens, 318 Spring Creek Road.

David was a third-place finalist on “The Voice,” a singing competition on NBC. The show is $5 for adults, $3 for teens, and free for 12 and under.

Go to andersongardens.org for more information.

Aug. 29 Free concert at Grandon STERLING – Todd Anthony Joos and the Revelators will perform a free Christian rock concert at 6:30 p.m. at Grandon Civic Center in Memorial Park downtown.

For more information, call 815499-5426.

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

bows, wreaths, lights, garland, and vases.

To rent a table or for more information, call Cathy Reglin at 815-288-0892.

Boggus to play at Wild Rose CLINTON, Iowa – Suzy Boggus, an award-winning country/folk singer from Aledo, will perform at 8 p.m. in Oakwood Grand Ballroom at Wild Rose Casino and Resort, 777 Wild Rose Drive.

Tickets are $20 and attendees must be at least 21 years old.

Tickets can be purchased at the gift shop at Wild Rose, or by calling 1-800-457-9975.

Go to wildroseresorts.com/clinton or suzyboggus.com for more information.

CRAFT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS, VENDOR SHOWS Saturday Outdoor show set in Sterling STERLING – The public is invited to an Outdoor Expo show set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moonlight Bay Marina, 1552 Mound Hill Road.

Organizers aim to promote outdoor recreation and resources in the area. The event will showcase sports including cycling, biking, paddling, boating, offroad vehicles, fishing, guns, bow hunting and more.

Representatives from Gieson Motor Sports, Dave’s Outdoor World, Rockford Hover Craft and more groups will be in attendance.

Go to davesoutdoorworld.com for more information.

Sept. 12 Artists sought for show PROPHETSTOWN – Prophetstown Main Street is looking for artists and fine craft artisans to participate in the annual show at Eclipse Square.

The nonjuried show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Three People’s Choice Awards will be handed out.

Applications can be found on Arts on the Square’s Facebook page or at Main Street’s office, 335 Washington St. They also can be obtained by emailing artsonthesquare@gmail.com, or calling 815-537-5139.

Sept. 13 Accessories exchange in Dixon DIXON – An accessories exchange for party, bridal, and related items will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. Those who would like to sell, give away, or barter items can rent an 8-foot table for $5.

Among the suggested items are dresses, jewelry, candles, card boxes, chair covers, pew

Saturday Venetian Night returns DIXON – A European-themed festival, Venetian Night presented

by Sauk Valley Bank, will return this weekend to the riverfront.

The Dixon Main Street event will feature European-themed food, a lighted boat parade, street performers and roaming musicians, artists and artisan vendors, a mask performance and workshop, fireworks, and an after party. Admission is free.

Festivities begin at 5 p.m.

Sow Belly’s/Battaglia Foods will have Italian food available for purchase at the event. The menu will include Italian sausage and beef, pizza, lasagna, gelato, Italian ice, and more.

The lighted boat parade begins at sundown, and there will be a $500 cash prize for the best decorated boat. Those interested can register by emailing riverfrontdixon@gmail. com. Boaters must meet the lead boat provided by the Dixon Fire Department at 7:30 p.m. near Page Park. A fireworks show will follow the parade.

After the fireworks, an after party will take over River Street from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tipsy’s will have outdoor bar service during the entire event.

Find the event on Facebook or call 815-288-2308 for more information.

Sept. 12 Second Saturdays returns DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings will return to various venues, most of them running from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

Second Saturdays features art, music and other cultural events, Find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

Upcoming: Oct. 9 Impromptu party planned BYRON – “Blanc Night,” an impromptu party sponsored by the Byron Chamber of Commerce, will be at 7 p.m.

The idea started years ago in Russia. Guests will be notified at 4 p.m. of the secret location of the meal, by email or text.

Participants must bring their own tables, table decorations, food, and drinks, with a white tablecloth and white cloth napkins recommended. Alcohol is allowed, as are candles. The chamber will provide chairs.

The event will start with cocktails, a live jazz band, and a dessert silent auction. At 8 p.m., everyone will wave their white napkins to

signal the start of dinner. Sparklers will be provided at 9 p.m. to light up the night, and a disk jockey will play music until midnight.

Tickets are $10, and guests will be charged $5 for each article of clothing they wear which is not white. Food and drinks do not have to be white.

For tickets or more information, contact the chamber at byronchamber@gmail.com or 815234-5500.

Festivities will include bounce houses, vendors, concessions, crafts, food and face painting.

Vendors will include Avon, Mary Kay, Perfectly Posh, Jamberry Nails, and more.

There will be live music provided by a wide variety of artists.

All ages are welcome, and participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Call 815-625-1957 or email wandalea2004@yahoo.com or firstopenbible@comcast.net for more information.

Through Saturday Home Free returning to fair MORRISON – Festivities at the Whiteside County Fair continue through Saturday at the fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. Grandstand entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. daily, unless otherwise noted in the schedule of highlights below: • Today: Monster Truck Madness by Solution Action Sports will perform in front of the grandstand. Also: Heavy horse hitches judging, 9 a.m. in front of the grandstand; beef cattle, junior heifer and junior steer judging, 9 a.m. in the Beef Show Arena; and at 1 p.m. the heavy horses will return to provide entertainment in front of the grandstand.

• Friday: Antique tractor parade, 5:45 p.m.; truck and tractor pull, 6:30 p.m. Also: Heavy horse halter classes, 9 a.m. at the grandstand; open beef show judging, 9 a.m. in the Beef Show Arena; harness racing, 1:30 p.m. at the grandstand.

• Saturday: Demolition derby, 6:30 p.m. Also: Horseshoe tournament, 10 a.m.; kids pedal pull, 11 a.m.; harness racing, 1 p.m.

• All days: In addition to the usual exhibits, vendors and concession stands, Wilson Family Rides will again provide carnival and midway attractions; the Grandpa Cratchet Stage Show returns, along with daily bike giveaways and a cake and pie walk.

Go to whitesidecountyfair.org for a complete schedule, ticket prices, exhibit information, and other details.

For more information, contact Todd Mickley, head of fair publicity and advertising, at toddmickley@2cornerstone.com or 815-772-2793.

Sept. 5 Fest to feature music, vendors ROCK FALLS – The first Northern Illinois Autumn Fest will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside of First Open Bible Church, 2105 state Route 30 East.

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dents are sought to act as grand marshals of the parade. Contact the chamber at chamber@ essex1.com or 815-625-2400.

Go to saukvalleyareachamber. com for a registration form for the parade.

The Taste of Fiesta will run from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at Grandon Civic Center.

The event will feature food vendors, entertainment, and ethnic demonstrations of art and dance.

SubletteFest returns SUBLETTE – SubletteFest 2015 will kick off with a 5K Fun Run/ Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

There will be craft vendors from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Centennial Park, 200 E. Main St. Kids games and and face painting will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Also Saturday, a softball exhibition is set for 10:30 a.m., and the “Crowd the Course” Golf Scramble will begin at 1 p.m. at Shady Oaks County Club, 577 U.S. Route 52. The cost to participate will be $45 for nonmembers and $35 for members. A meal is included with the price.

The festival will feature live music, including the headliner A Band Called River, a southern rock band, from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the beer garden. Tickets for the show are $10 at the gate. Participants must be at least 21 to enter.

There also will be truck and tractor pulls from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday.

Registration for the 5K is $20 through Sept. 2, and $25 after that until the race. Registration for kids 10 and under is free.

Shirts will be included with registration while supplies last.

Call Nick Dinges at 815-7036140 or check out Sublette 365 on Facebook for more information.

Search for Sublette 5K Fun Run/Walk at getmeregistered. com to register for the run.

Sept. 12 and 19 Twin Cities set to have a Fiesta The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Leaders Committee is organizing the 63rd annual Fiesta Parade, set for Sept. 12.

All groups are encouraged to incorporate Hispanic culture into parade entries.

The parade will begin at noon in Rock Falls, traveling north across the First Avenue bridge to Sterling. At the base of the bridge, the parade will travel north on Locust Street to Fourth, and end at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

Float winners will be announced after the parade.

In honor of celebrating the history of Silver City, former resi-

Amazing Refuge Race returning THOMSON – The fourth annual Amazing Refuge Race will return this weekend at the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center in the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, 7071 Riverview Road.

There will be an introductory GPS course at 9 a.m. to learn how to use the unit. The race will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Teams will race to complete a series of challenges, using a set of coordinates for a specific location that they will find with a handheld GPS unit. Once at that location, a team must work together to complete a task. The team then will receive a set of coordinates for the next location. The winner will be the team to finish all tasks and arrive at the finish first.

Participants may bring their own GPS unit or borrow one for the day.

Registration is required. A team will include at least two people and no more than six. Teams will drive and walk to get to their designations. The deadline to register is today.

To register or for more information, contact Pam Steinhaus at pam_steinhaus@fws.gov or 815273-2732, ext. 116. The event is open to all ages.

Sept. 2 Elephants, circus coming to town ROCK FALLS – Free educational tours featuring the Asian Elephant will begin at 10 a.m. at the elephant display area on the Carson & Barnes Circus grounds, located behind Gieson Motorsports, 800 E. state Route 30.

Circus performances, featuring the unique Asian elephant, will be held at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Advance tickets can be purchased at a 40 percent discount at all Shell gas stations in Rock Falls (1111 W. Rock Falls Road and 220 First Ave.), Sterling (1801 Locust St. and 2412 E. Lincolnway), and Dixon (1218 Palmyra St. and 1250 Franklin Grove Road) through Sept. 1.

Day-of ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on the circus grounds.

Go to rockfallschamber.com or call 815-625-4500 for more information. Visit carsonbarnescircus. com/saving-elephants/ for more information about the Endangered Ark Foundation.

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Film Festival set for this weekend Opening reception to feature portrayal of actor Spencer Tracy; tickets are $25 STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

FREEPORT – Famed Hollywood actor Spencer Tracy will come to life when Tim Connors takes the stage in a special program at the opening reception of this year’s

Spencer Tracy Film Festival, which will run Friday through Sunday.

Connors, a veteran actor and noted director, will portray Tracy in a version of a popular television interview show during a program at 5 p.m. Friday at Win-

neshiek Playhouse, 228 W. Clark St. Tickets are $25.

In a script for “Inside the Actor’s Stage” written

by Edward Finch, “Tracy” will be interviewed about his career up to 1953, and discuss his connections to Freeport, as well as retell some anecdotes from his early career.

Both of Tracy’s parents were born in Freeport,

and he spent parts of his youth here.

The presentation will be followed by a reception at which attendees will be able to meet “Tracy.”

The reception will wrap up in time for attendees to make the screening of the first Tracy film of the festival that evening.

Tickets for the reception can be purchased at 9 East Coffee, 9 E. Stephenson

Sept. 19 Touch trucks; play games DIXON – A fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 85 will feature trucks, carnival-style games, prizes, a bounce house, a bake sale, a photo booth, food and more.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel Evangelical Congregational Church, 131 N. Court St. Admission is a donation of at least $1, with a $5 maximum donation being accepted. Tickets for games will be 25 cents.

Oct. 3 Pumpkin Dash at park STERLING – The 24th annual Great Pumpkin Dash Cross Country Festival will return this October to Hoover Park, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

Kids up to 14 will be grouped by age, then run dashes of various lengths throughout the day, with winners getting a large pumpkin and the first 1,200 finishers receiving a small pumpkin.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m., and the first race will start at 11.

Other activities include a petting zoo, bounce houses, ambulance tours, face painting and more.

There is no charge, but a $1 donation would be appreciated.

Farmers, entrepreneurs, bakers, and artists are all welcome.

For more information about the market, including rules, regulations, and applications, go to morrisonfarmersmarket.com or call 815-772-4749.

In Polo POLO – The Polo Farmers Market will run from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the city’s empty lot located on South Division Avenue, just south of the Shell gas station.

The market runs through the second week of October.

For more information, call Jean Deuth at 815-946-3234.

In Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – The Rock Falls Farmers Market is open from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday through October at 400 W. Second St. Harvest Fest, a family event featuring fresh produce, live entertainment and free activities is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aug. 29.

Those interested in being a vendor can call 815-625-4500 or email hodges@rockfallschamber.com.

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

FARMERS MARKETS In Dixon DIXON – The Dixon Park District farmers market is open from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays through October at Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St. The Dixon City Market is open from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30 along the riverfront between Hennepin and Peoria avenues.

Entertainment this week will be provided by Tristan Bushman.

Upcoming: Sept. 2, Pastiche Steel Ensemble; Sept. 9, Fernandez and Kimball Spanish Guitars; Sept. 16, Mariachi Cuartas Mexicans; Sept. 23, Hand and Heart Drumming and Teranga Drum Circle and Dancers; and Sept. 30, Screw City Swingers In Morrison MORRISON – The Morrison Farmers Market runs from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, rain or shine, through Sept. 26 at 204 E. Lincolnway.

Real Live Show, David Gerald, Howard and the White Boys, and Kevin Purcell and the Nightburners.

Drinks, including a bourbon tasting and craft beers, will be available for purchase through That Place on Palmyra.

Find the event on Facebook for more information.

GARAGE SALES AND ANTIQUE SALES Sept. 25-27 More garage sales ROCK FALLS – The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce’s fall garage sales will feature sales in Rock Falls and Sterling.

Registration is recommended.

The cost is $10, which includes two garage sale signs, tips, and a place on the maps that will be distributed online and in print.

Advertising space on the back of the maps is available for an additional $10; the deadline is Sept. 14.

Forms are available at rockfallschamber.com or the chamber office, 601 W. 10th St. Times and dates of sales may vary.

Business owners can register a sale and advertise sidewalk sales and other promotions.

The maps will be available to shoppers no earlier than noon Sept. 24 at Schreiner’s Mobil, 1308 First Ave., and Shell, 220 First Ave., both in Rock Falls; and Shell at 1801 Locust St. and 2412 E. Lincolnway, both in Sterling; and from the chamber’s website.

For more information, visit the chamber website or call 815625-4500.

more information and a schedule of events.

Sept. 13 Free ‘Spoon River’ program MORRISON – “Spoon River Anthology” will be presented free of charge from 4 to 5 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. A questionand-answer session will follow.

Edgar Lee Masters published “Spoon River Anthology,” featuring epitaph poems in which people from all walks of life rise from their graves and share compelling stories of their hopes, dreams, tragedies and joys, as well as their advice and warnings to those still living.

The book, released more than 100 years ago, caused an uproar because of its unique free verse style and its portrayal of characters, who were based on people Masters knew growing up in Petersburg and Lewistown. It was banned from Spoon River area schools and libraries until 1974.

The event is being produced in part by the Illinois Humanities Council’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau, a program that provides organizations statewide with affordable humanities events for communities. The program also is part of a series sponsored

by Odell Public Library.

Find Odell Public Library on Facebook or call 815-772-7323 for more information.

HISTORY LOVERS FUN FOR A CAUSE Sept. 5 Event benefits Honor Flight DIXON – The Blues, Brews, BBQs & Bags for the Brave will return at noon to the 100 block of First Street downtown.

Admission to the festival is $5.

The festival and bags tournament are a fundraiser by the Dixon Police Association and Lee County Honor Flight for Veterans.

Bags tournament registration begins at noon and is $30 for a two-person team. Call Aaron Simonton at 815-288-0209 for more information.

The tournament will begin after an Honor Flight ceremony, which begins at 2 p.m.

The event, which runs until 11 p.m., will feature live music from Robbie LeBlanc and the

urday); “Without Love,” a Tracy-Hepburn romance (7 p.m. Saturday); and “Father of the Bride,” a Tracy-Elizabeth Taylor classic (1 p.m. Sunday).

All screenings will be at Freeport’s historic Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave. Advanced tickets for the shows are available at classiccinemas.com or at the Lindo box office.

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St.; Freeport/Stephenson Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20; and Stephenson County Historical Society, 1440 S. Carroll Ave. All three, along with Lindo Theatre, are co-sponsors of the Spencer Tracy Film Festival.

Tracy films being screened at this year’s festival are “San Francisco” (7 p.m. Friday); “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1 p.m. Sat-

Aug. 29-30 Weekend full of history OTTAWA – The fourth annual General W.H.L. Wallace memorial weekend, entitled “LaSalle County at Peace: The Public and Soldiers Speak,” has a new location at Pitstick Pavilion, 3401 N. state Route 23.

Wallace was a lawyer and a decorated Union general in the Civil War. He lived in Ottawa and has other ties to the area.

This year’s program will include two battle reenactments, wandering musicians, coopering and blacksmith demonstrations, a vintage baseball match, and historical presentations.

There will be food vendors on site.

Admission for both days is $5 per person, or $15 for an entire family. Proceeds will be used for the restoration and upkeep of the Dickey-Wallace Cemetery.

Go to ottawahistory.org for

KARAOKE Saturday Party with the James Gang DIXON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight at Bogey’s at Timber Creek Golf Club, 729 Timber Creek Road. Email jamesgang1996@ gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at PatiO’s in Dixon; and 8 p.m. to midnight Aug. 29 at Slurp & Burp in Loran

OPEN MIC Friday Musicians in the park ROCK FALLS – Musicians of all ages are welcome to perform from 5 to 9 p.m. each Friday through September at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue.

Instruments are provided.

B.o.B. bounces back with ‘Pscyhadelik Thoughtz’ (Grade: B) B.o.B broke onto the scene with “Nothin’ on You,” and the even more popular “Airplanes,” in 2010. He’s a unique hip-hop recording artist, experimenting with many styles of music.

Unfortunately, B.o.B. got away from what made him so great. His third album, “Underground Luxury,” felt like an attempt to appeal to the masses. It didn’t work.

With his surprise release of “Psychadelik Thoughtz” on Friday, he sounds happy to be making the music he wants.

The opening title track showcases the rapper’s impressive range. B.o.B can transition from fastpaced rhymes to a slower, easy flow.

In “Violence,” successful producer and singer Jon Bellion offers a defiant chorus. B.o.B. raps about some of the pitfalls of the industry.

“Back and Forth” is a slam dunk, with a funk bass line leading the way.

B.o.B. gives a nod to the era from which the song draws inspiration.

“Now do the electric slide. Don’t spill what’s in your cup. And if you feel alright, then go ’n put your hands up.”

On “Plain Jane,” B.o.B. shows he can do more than rap. He successfully slides between singing and rapping through the song.

The impressive lyricist shows his softer side and more singing skills on “Violet Vibrato,” the album’s closest thing to a true ballad, which features, and was produced by, Paramore bassist Jeremy Davis.

“Love Life,” the album’s second-to-last track, has the potential to be a big hit.

Its chorus, sung by Sevyn Streeter, is extremely catchy.

The album has some adult themes, and B.o.B. falls victim to too many hip-hop clichés. Some lyrics, such as those on “Joburg,” objectify women, still a problem throughout all types of music, not just hip-hop. It’s unfortunate, and unnecessary.

As shown on the album’s finale, “Have Nots,” B.o.B. is an eclectic artist, one who also touches on important issues and, at his best, uses his music to send a message.

“Psychadelik Thoughtz” has it blemishes, but it shows a B.o.B. much closer to realizing his potential.

– Lucas Pauley Plan!t Sauk Valley editor @LucasJayPauley

IN BRIEF Music, more set at Post House DIXON – Fourth Fridays Open Mic will begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Each musician or band will perform four songs, and a jam session will follow.

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tic, a sound system is provided, and many different styles of music are featured. Poets and shortstory writers are welcome.

Admission is a donation to help cover utility costs.

Mixed drinks will be sold.

Call 815-677-2803 for more information.

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Week in rock: Debut LP from Worriers tops list

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

Every Tuesday, it still feels like there should be brand new music available.

It has been 7 weeks since new records were released on a Tuesday.

The music industry shifted its release day to Fridays beginning July 10.

I’m still not used to the change. Which might explain why I’m playing catch-up on writing music reviews. That, and I’ve been busy at work and at home.

So, here’s the best and worst of what I’ve listened to in the past week.

Well, among the records released Friday, Aug. 7, that I’ve listened to and graded. More on the Aug. 14 releases in a bit.

The Best: “Imaginary Life,” by Worriers (Grade: A) The first full-length album from Brooklynbased punk band Worriers packs a tremendous amount of punch in its

Langhorne Slim shines bright with ‘The Spirit Moves’ (Grade: A) In much the same way Delta Spirit’s “Into The Wide” hit me like a ton of bricks out of nowhere last year, Langhorne Slim surprised me with “The Spirit Moves” on Aug. 7.

As with Delta Spirit, I had heard Langhorne Slim before, and while I had enjoyed his previous music, it always seemed like he could do better.

The musician draws comparisons to Dawes and The Avett Brothers, which happen to be two of my favorite bands.

But, until “The Spirit Moves,” Slim was just pleasant-enough background noise.

The American singersongwriter and his band, The Law, changed that.

The album begins with “Spirit Moves,” a toe-tapping and extremely catchy opening track.

“Changes” slows things down a bit, but features some wonderfully simple banjo-picking.

On songs like “Strangers,” Slim will likely draw comparisons to Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young.

Throughout the album,

efficient 28 minutes. Lead singer Lauren Denitzio has a voice reminiscent of a young Debbie Harry, and Worriers sound a bit like Harry’s band, Blondie, before it made the shift from punk to dance.

But Worriers also sound a lot like Against Me!, which might not be a coincidence since “Imaginary Life” was produced by that band’s frontwoman, Laura Jane Grace.

“Imaginary Life” hits its stride early, with guitardriven rocker “Glutton For Distance” and the rollicking “Parts.” On “Life During Peacetime,” which sounds a lot like Against Me!’s “Baby, I’m an Anarchist!”, Worriers shows their versatility with a more measured pace.

That song starts a terrific string of tracks that includes the record’s high points, “Good Luck,” “Yes All Cops,” and “They/ Them/Theirs.”

Don’t let the punk descriptor fool you, though. “Imaginary Life” contains a lot of catchy, anthemic choruses amid Slim and The Law provide a much needed breath of fresh air to music these days. Even many popular alternative groups have their music so over-produced – too much glitter and not enough grit.

“I’m tough enough to run with the bulls, but I’m too gentle to live amongst wolves.”

Slim’s insightful and simple lyrics, such as those in “Wolves,” show his personal growth through a path to sobriety since his last album, “The Way We Move,” in 2012.

The album’s best track might be “Southern Bells,” which is just an old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll song.

The chorus lends itself wonderfully to windowsdown-on-country-roads singing along.

“And we all fall down.

And we all fall down. No one said it would be easy.

No one warned me that it’d be this strange. Now, I’m praying for someone to release me, or something to help me settle my brain.”

Preach, brother.

The album is the most complete of Langhorne Slim’s career. Honestly, It might end up being my favorite of the year, very likely near the top at the very least.

Its simplicity, solid musicianship, great lyrics, and peaks and valleys provide such an enjoyable album to become slightly obsessed with as the summer winds down.

I speak from experience.

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The Worst: “DEATH MAGIC,” by Health (Grade: D-plus) Beware people who write in all caps, whether it be in handwritten letters or Facebook posts.

Health, a noise rock band from Los Angeles, has titled its latest album and each of its 12 tracks in all capital letters.

Perhaps to announce as loudly as possible how bad this record is.

“DEATH MAGIC” actu-

ally has received many positive reviews. I just don’t get it. The record lasts only 39 minutes, but feels much longer.

It sounds like a mix of Nine Inch Nails throwaway tracks and bad EDM. When Health tones down the electro-noise, some decent tracks like “STONEFIST,” “FLESH WORLD (UK)” and “LIFE” result. But the band can’t resist the bombast, and instead of sounding melodramatic – which I think was the desired effect – it just sounds silly.

The rest • “Positive Songs For Negative People,” by Frank Turner (Grade: A-minus): In most weeks, this release from British rocker Frank Turner would be the best. Wedged between the pretty, acoustic opener “The Angel Islington” and the heartwrenching closer, “Song For Josh,” are 10 driving, catchy rockers. “Get Better,” “The Next Storm” and “Love Forty Down”

Fear Factory’s ‘Genexus’ weak on production line (Grade: D) Fear Factory brings its signature sound of machinegun drums, high-pitched shrieks and techno-laced beats to “Genexus,” released Aug. 7.

It’s not until about a minute into the opening track, “Autonomous Combat System,” that the album really gets going. The space until then is filled

What’s next?

The playlist is a bit more full with releases from Friday. I’ll have a review of “Vikings” from Danish alt poppers New Politics on Wednesday. Some strong first impressions were made debut albums released by Lithuania and Looming. I also liked the new record from Cursive side project The Good Life, which I suspect Christopher Heimerman will be reviewing soon. Also listening to new stuff from Grace Potter (reviewed below by Lucas Pauley), FKA twigs, X Ambassadors, Jim Adkins, Palehound, Teen Daze and Wild Ones.

with an ominous organ as the listener settles in. It’s passable, but I’ve heard better introductions.

The lyrics of the second song, “Anodized,” refers to

‘Soul Hacker’ for the first single ’cause it’s heavy, catchy and has a lot of groove,” Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares told Blabbermouth.net in June.

At 12 tracks, “Genexus” is a listen that evokes a special kind of corybantic energy, with a pace and feel most similar to a Static-X release – berserk.

That’s not a bad thing, but I expected better.

overtime. The chorus is catchy and should make most people want to get up and dance.

Not all the songs are a departure from Potter and her band’s previous sound.

The stomp-and-clap jam “Empty Heart” showcases all sorts of soul, sounding like vintage Potter, with a gospel choir singing with her at the end.

In “The Miner,” Potter shows her insane vocal range. The song features soft-spoken verses, beautiful falsetto work, and some seemingly effortless high notes.

It’s when the album gets a little too dancey, in songs like “Delirious,” where things don’t really work as well.

Luckily, Potter’s signature voice helps to at least tie things together when we’re not used to the music it’s placed on top of.

Potter still sounds best on songs like “Look What We’ve Become,” a forceful track with a driving drum beat throughout.

Nothing on the album is horrible – mostly because of Potter’s amazing voice

– but there are just a few too many forgettable moments, like “Instigators” and “Low.” “Nobody’s Born With a Broken Heart” helps to wind down the album in great fashion. It’s a great anthem of redemption.

The album ends on a high note, with a wonderful piano-driven ballad, “Let You Go.” Potter managed to get through her first solo album with just a few minor hiccups, something not many artists can say.

“Midnight” certainly deserves your attention as the sun sets on this summer of good music.

– Lucas Pauley Plan!t Sauk Valley editor @LucasJayPauley

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• “Hey! We OK,” by Never Shout Never (Grade: C-minus): Solid but not spectacular first half of an indie rock record, followed by a weird and bad second half.

• “Built in Sun,” by Built In Sun (Grade: D): Droll Sixties-ish beach rock.

evisceration. But the only thing being eviscerated are the listener’s ears; the chorus is that forgettable.

Waiting behind three stage setters is “Soul Hacker,” arguably the musical equivalent of firing an intercontinental ballistic missile.

It’s loud and deep on guitar, with a unique amount of distortion adding to the grit. It’s exciting and likely the best song on the record. It’s also the album’s single.

“We chose the song

Grace Potter’s ‘Midnight’ not great, but still good (Grade: B) Grace Potter has one of the best female voices in music today.

That much hasn’t changed on “Midnight,” her first album without her band, The Nocturnals.

But, “Midnight,” released Friday, has Potter frequently belting out melodies over dance beats and bass groves, somewhat of a departure from her band’s more straightforward rock sound.

It’s fun to hear her voice on songs like “Your Girl,” which has the soul in Potter’s voice working

are highlights.

• “The Spirit Moves,”

by Longhorne Slim & The Law (Grade: B): This record is so aptly described

by SVM’s Lucas Pauley in his review below, I need not say more.

• “Wasa Tusa,” by IAMDYNAMITE (Grade: B-minus): The suburban Detroit duo put out one of 2012’s best records, “Supermegafantastic.” It was urgent, tribal and fun, driven by a relentlessly thunderous bass drum.

But IAMDYNAMITE has changed its tune on “Wasa Tusa” to calculated pop that sounds more like Hall & Oates than alt rock. The saving grace? Earworm choruses.

• “Another One,” by Mac Demarco (Grade C): The most interesting moment of this decent slacker rock mini-album comes at the close. At the end of “My House By The Water,” which is literally the sounds of waves accompanied by keyboard, Demarco gives his home address, and asks the listener to, “Stop on

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Multiple sources report that the Phillies have agreed to trade second baseman Chase Utley to Dodgers for two minor leaguers. The five-time All-Star, now 36, is batting a career-low .216.

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The success of the AFC Raiders offense will depend highly on quarterback Jacob Hilliker’s ability to make good decisions. If he executes the Wing-T to perfection, the Raiders could have a potent attack in 2015.

FALL READING LIST QB Hilliker entering third season of deciphering defenses

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Jacob Hilliker learned to read a long, long time ago.

The reading skills the AFC senior quarterback will soon be concerned about, however, are reading defenses.

Hilliker will be the man making the most crucial decisions when the Raiders have the ball, a position he’s entering his third season in.

“I’m very comfortable back there now,” Hilliker said. “It was a learning process when I was a sophomore, and maybe still a little bit of one last season, but I’m totally ready to go now.”

• AFC coach Brad Winterland was a member of Stillman Valley football teams that won Class 2A state championships in 1999 and 2000.

In the Raiders’ Wing-T attack, Hilliker’s primary responsibility is to distribute the ball to whoever has the best chance to gash the defense on a given play. That means assessing the defensive alignment, making the proper read, and getting the football to the right man.

“He knows the offense very well,” AFC head coach Brad Winterland said. “He’s the type of kid we trust calling audibles

at the line, and he’s also a kid that can manage the game. He reads the defenses well, so we like what he can do there.”

Hilliker will have plenty of weapons at his disposal, as the top four rushers from a year ago return. They are David Zinke (80 carries for 585 yards, five touchdowns), Jake Hageman (131-563, 6 TD), James Talley (77-312, 2 TD) and Luke Hageman (42-235, TD).

Establishing the running game will be crucial to AFC’s success because like most Wing-T teams, moving the ball through the air usually isn’t the best option.

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NO DOUBT HOW MARCOS WILL FLY Polo loaded with returning starters for 2015 NUIC Upstate campaign

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

Deflategate made its way to Polo on Wednesday.

The Marcos players and coaches were having a light argument about whether a slightly deflated football is easier to punt than a fully inflated ball. After about a minute of back-and-forth, coach Andrew Hofer settled the debate by telling his players to look up the physics.

Whatever the physics say, it shouldn’t matter much as the Marcos don’t expect to punt very often this sea-

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• Polo’s eight wins last season matched the win total of the previous three seasons. The last time the Marcos won eight times was during the 2008 season. son. It was fun banter in the middle of a tough, fullcontact practice which displayed the team’s strength and speed.

With just about every key player from last season’s breakout campaign returning for another year, the outlook is bright in Polo.

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Polo quarterback Brody Grobe throws a pass during the Marcos’ practice Wednesday. The Marcos return Grobe and a host of other starters from an eight-win team in 2014.

ednesday was the 46th anniversary of the Cubs’ division-clinching win in 1969, or at least what we presumed at the time was the unofficial clincher – a game that cemented our feeling that this actually was “The Year” we always heard about.

Ken Holtzman threw a no-hitter against the Braves before 41,033 at Wrigley Field, leaving the Cubs with an eight-game lead over the Mets and 8½ over the Cardinals.

Of course, the Cubs did not win the division, falling apart down the stretch in one of the epic collapses in the history of sports.

But it sure seemed like a good bet watching the celebration on the field, with players led by Ron Santo, mobbing Holtzman like it was a World Series clincher. A few dozen Bleacher Bums hopped over the left field wall and got in on the action as well.

Tribune sportswriter Robert Markus wrote that day that the Bleacher Bums were “always boisterous, but driven to unprecedented fits of frenzy by Holtzman’s feat.”

It was quite an unusual no-hit performance.

Holtzman struck out no one and said he threw “nothing but fastballs the last few innings.”

But the wind was blowing in, and he got several nice defensive plays, as when left fielder Billy Williams went into the well in left in the seventh and caught a would-be home run by Hank Aaron that blew back into the park and ultimately into the well, landing in Williams’ glove.

Sitting in the Cubs’ dugout before Tuesday’s game, I reminded Williams about the catch and we talked about the game.

“I remember the catch,” he said. “The two things I remember – Kenny Holtzman had a good curveball, which he always had, and a good fastball. And the last ball Aaron hit to Glenn Beckert. When we were in the clubhouse we were always laughing at Beckert because he went to the ball and said ‘I’ve got to catch this ball. It’s a no-hitter.’ He was always shaking and stuff.”

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Magic tryouts coming in October

Local events

The Sauk Valley Magic AAU basketball team will hold tryouts from 3-5 p.m.

Oct. 11 at Westwood Sports Complex. Tryouts are open to boys and girls 11-17 years old. Cost is $25.

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Brady’s suspension in jeopardy A federal judge made clear Wednesday that the NFL’s four-game suspension of Tom Brady over “Deflategate” is in jeopardy as the star New England quarterback returned to practice.

U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman, who’s been asked by the NFL Players Association to void the suspension, warned a league lawyer during oral arguments in the scandal over underinflated footballs that there was precedent for judges to toss out penalties issued by arbitrators.

Berman continued to push for a settlement in the dispute — a potential result he called “rational and logical.”

Kreutz, Williams get post-game duties Chicago sports radio station WSCR-AM 670 is turning to a pair of former Pro Bowl offensive linemen to replace its popular Bears postgame tandem of Doug Buffone and Ed O’Bradovich.

Olin Kreutz and James “Big Cat” Williams have been hired along with Hub Arkush for the postgame.

Buffone and O’Bradovich were a longtime pairing on the Score before Buffone’s death April 20 at age 70.

Dolphins’ Delmas likely out for season A person familiar with the situation says Miami Dolphins safety Louis Delmas has again torn the ACL in his right knee during a scrimmage with the Carolina Panthers, which will likely sideline him for the season.

Delmas was carted off the practice field Wednesday after injuring the same ACL he tore last December against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Cubs sign pitcher Trevor Cahill The Cubs added some insurance Wednesday by signing former 18-game winner Trevor Cahill to a minor league contract.

Cahill, 27, will report to Triple-A Iowa, a source confirmed. Since winning 18 games and earning American League All-Star honors with the Oakland Athletics in 2010, Cahill has been hindered by ineffectiveness and injuries.

Cahill was released by the Atlanta Braves 2 months ago after posting an 0-3 record and 7.52 ERA in 15 games. He has a 64-72 lifetime record and 4.16 ERA in seven seasons.

Giants place Pence on 15-day DL The Giants plan to place Hunter Pence on the 15-day disabled list today with a strained left oblique, a move timed with activating Nori Aoki, who has been on the DL for a week with a concussion.

Manager Bruce Bochy said the team believes Pence well be back by the end of the 15 days.

Pence was injured flying out in the ninth inning on Monday.

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Ryan Mundy started all 16 games last season as a safety for the Bears. So far this preseason, he hasn’t been able to crack the top of the depth chart, but that hasn’t done anything to hurt his confidence.

Safety first priority

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Mundy plans on earning starting spot in defensive backfield become a starter, he said, “I’ve got too much more to worry about than to be worried about Year Team Tackles Int After his second training camp that.”

2009 Steelers 25 0 with the Bears and seventh overJohn Fox recently called the 2010 Steelers 29 0 all, Ryan Mundy knows what he safety battle “fluid” and “week2011 Steelers 37 1 is. The question now is whether to-week,” and mentioned that 2012 Steelers 39 0 the Bears do, too. he doesn’t have a target date for 2013 Giants 77 1 This month, Mundy has had to when he’d like to settle on starters.

2014 Bears 103 4 stand on the sideline and watch The preseason is a time for players in their first or second year start in the safety spot he nity for me to really just continue coaches to see how starters jell together, but it’s also an opporheld down for all 16 games last on my journey for experience.” season. First was second-year A week earlier, after he revealed tunity to evaluate young players or guys in brand new roles – Brock Vereen starting the prethe team was looking for him which would be almost the entire season opener Thursday. to be a bit more of a free-safety Bears defense.

The latest was rookie Adrian type.

Mundy is the exception to that.

Amos running with the first team “I think my tackling and ball The 30-year-old is the only Bears this past weekend, and holdskills are pretty much solid veteran defender returning to ing the top spot on the second enough,” Mundy said, while unofficial depth chart the team acknowledging that he does need a position that doesn’t look to change much with the switch to released Tuesday. to flash a little more range. the 3-4.

All the while, Mundy has been Meanwhile, his comments on He has an established brand Mundy, the defense’s spokesthe safeties competing against both on and off the field – he led man, one of five players the him mostly seemed to target the Bears with 103 tackles and Bears chose to address the media their youth and development. the first day of camp and the On Vereen, he spoke of a young four interceptions last season – only one who spoke to reporters player consistently gaining conand he’s already spent a season after Family Fest. He’s said the starting on the opposite side of fidence after a year in the NFL. right things – but he’s held some On Amos, he talked about the Antrel Rolle from when the two confidence in his voice. rookie’s gradual adjustment to played with the Giants in 2013.

Asked Sunday what starting all a safety role after playing corner Whether all of it will equate to 16 games last season did for him and nickel at Penn State. another year starting remains to after he never had started more Amos’ evaluation of himself be seen, but Mundy’s confidence than nine in a year, he said, “I after playing with the 1’s this hasn’t gone anywhere. mean, I’d already had a lot of weekend was very similar. He “I feel like I’m my biggest comexperience, so I guess the quesrattled off the various aspects of petition,” Mundy said. “… I can’t tion is what did I improve on last safety play he still needs to learn, look left, I can’t look right. I just year? I think it was an opportuand when asked about trying to gotta focus on Ryan Mundy.”

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New president of Sox nation Ex-Tigers boss takes place in management in Boston

BY JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

BOSTON – New Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski thought enough of the team to pick Boston over other suitors.

Now he’s going to spend the next 6 weeks trying to figure out what’s worth keeping – in the front office, on the field at Fenway Park and in the minor leagues.

“I’m not here to blow up the organization,” Dombrowski said at a Fenway Park news conference Wednesday, a day after he was hired.

“They have a lot of good people here.”

Speaking to reporters a day after a midgame shake-up that left general manager Ben Cherington on the outs, Dombrowski said he would be hiring a general manager, but was in no rush. He did not discuss the future of manager John Farrell, who is on leave from the team after being diagnosed with what he said was a treatable form of cancer.

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Dave Dombrowski, the Boston Red Sox’s new president of baseball operations, watches batting practice before Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park. Dombrowski was hired on Tuesday.

Dombrowski said he spoke to Farrell on Tuesday night – after he underwent his first chemotherapy session – but just told him they would meet after the manager was healthy again.

In Farrell’s absence, bench coach Torey Lovullo is managing the team, which entered Wednesday night with a 53-66 record, 14 games behind the rival Yankees in the AL East.

Red Sox owner John Henry began the news conference with a statement that acknowledged

the team’s failures in finishing last two of the last three seasons. (In 2013, the club won the World Series for the third time in a decade, but the first in Cherington’s tenure.)

“As owners, we’re all responsible for the poor results we’ve had, and for results going forward,” Henry said.

“Dave Dombrowski is an architect of teambuilding the right way.

For almost 3 decades now, he’s earned the respect of almost everyone in the game.”

The general manager

of the Montreal Expos at the age of 32, Dombrowski won the 1997 World Series with the Florida Marlins and led the Tigers to the Series twice. But he was let go on Aug. 8 with Detroit languishing below .500.

Henry said he decided to pursue Dombrowski when he “became a free agent” less than a week after the Red Sox announced that president and CEO Lucchino would be stepping down at the end of the season.

Although Dombrowski would be installed above Cherington in the baseball decision-making, “Ben did not object” to discussing the job with him, Henry said.

Up until Dombrowski was hired, the top Red Sox brass – including the new president – hoped that Cherington would stay, they said. Cherington declined, and on Tuesday night it was announced that he would be leaving after sticking around to help with the transition.

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Tigers rock Cubs, again Detroit scores 15 runs on 21 hits at Wrigley; Cardinals win By the Associated Press

Pitcher Daniel Norris homered in his first career plate appearance, Nick Castellanos went deep twice, one a grand slam, and the Detroit Tigers pounded Jon Lester in a 15-8 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.

The Tigers set season highs in runs and hits (21) and tied one with five homers – three off Lester. It was also the second time this season that they reached double digits in scoring in consecutive games, after winning 10-8 on Tuesday.

The Cubs dropped their third straight after winning nine in a row and 15 of 16, with Lester (8-9) making his earliest exit of the season.

The Cubs’ ace lasted just 2 2/3 innings in his shortest outing since 2012, while allowing a seasonhigh seven runs.

Norris became the 19th AP pitcher and first since The Tigers’ Anthony Gose scores on a single by Miguel Cabrera as Cubs catcher 2011 to homer in his first Miguel Montero looks to the field during Wednesday’s game at Wrigley Field. The major league at-bat.

Cardinals 4, Giants 3: Cubs lost 15-7.

Yadier Molina’s 100th to end it. Siegrist won chance to pull one game career home run in the Today’s games both of the games in the behind the Dodgers. bottom of the eighth series and the Cardinals Sox, Angels tied after • Braves (Foltynewicz inning snapped a tie and wrapped up a 6-3 homes- five: Jeff Samardzija and 4-4) at Cubs (Arrieta the Cardinals beat the tand with three 2-1 series Jered Weaver were locked 14-6), 7:05 p.m.

Giants in St. Louis. wins and have won six in a pitchers’ duel, as the (CSN/780 AM) Molina added an RBI consecutive series overall. White Sox and Angels • White Sox (Quintana single in the first and Molina led off the eighth were tied at 0 after five 6-10) at Angels (Trorookie Stephen Piscotty by lining an 0-1 breaking innings in Anaheim. peano 1-1), 9:05 p.m. homered in the third The White Sox had four ball from Hunter Strick(WQAD-8.3/670 AM, for St. Louis, which took hits off Weaver, including a land (2-3) into the left double by Carlos Sanchez.

1240 AM) two of three from the NL field stands for his fourth West-contending Giants.

Samardzija had allowed The Cardinals are 77-43 eighth and Trevor Rosen- homer of the year. seven hits in five innings overall and 46-19 at home, thal earned his 38th save Brandon Crawford and with seven strikeouts and in 40 chances, striking Kelby Tomlinson had two two walks. both tops in the majors.

Kevin Siegrist (5-0) out pinch-hitting pitch- hits and an RBI apiece for The game finished after allowed a walk in the er Madison Bumgarner the Giants, who missed a SVM’s deadline.

Banks, Santo, Williams provided hope SULLIVAN

“settled for a beer.”

After Ernie Banks died last January, Holtzman, a private man, agreed to I still have a yellowed, send email responses to partially torn Tribune questions I had about front page from the next his relationship with Mr. day’s paper. It has five Cub. I also asked him why photos from the day, he thought the ’69 Cubs including one of Santo were still so beloved, hugging Holtzman in the even though they didn’t clubhouse, and also the win anything, and in fact three final outs. I’d forcrushed a lot of fans’ gotten Don Young almost hearts. ran into Don Kessinger on “I think the ’69 Cubs a pop-up for the first out remain a special memory in the ninth. for so many Chicago fans One of the articles because for 24 years they quotes Willie Smith yellhad been second-division ing “Break out the cham- dwellers and now, in the pagne” in the clubhouse, age of the baby boomadding that Holtzman ers and the upheaval of CONTINUED FROM B1

American culture, we were going to be the end of the futility and the beginning of a new era in Chicago sports,” he wrote back.

“When it all collapsed at the end, it was so disappointing that many of those fans simply refused to forget the fun and excitement of the first 5 months of that season and now, as parents and grandparents, that team remains a link to their youth.”

Kids today probably roll their eyes when oldsters like us drone on about the ’69 Cubs, just as we might have when our grandparents regaled us

with stories about the ’45 World Series. You can’t really blame them. We get it. We’re old.

But the kind of passion a 10-year old Cubs fan now feels for Anthony Rizzo, Jake Arrieta, Kyle Schwarber and the rest of the 2015 Cubs mirrors our affection for Banks, Williams, Santo, Holtzman and the ’69 Cubs.

Hopefully this generation will get a better ending, and someday they can drone on to their grandkids about that great summer in Chicago when they first started thinking this actually is “The Year.”

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The Raiders, coming off a 3-6 campaign in 2014, CONTINUED FROM B1 will once again have their work cut out for them Hilliker attempted in the NUIC Upstate. just 59 passes in 2014, Their conference crosscompleting 22, with four over game is on the road touchdowns and one against defending Class 1A interception. champion Forreston, and Over the summer, Hildivision games include liker split his time honing contests against 2014 his skills at quarterback, playoff teams Aquin, Polo, as well as on the basketStockton and Warren. ball court. He averaged “Some people say the 11.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, NUIC is the best 1A con2.4 steals and 1.5 assists ference in the state, so we for an AFC team that won know every week is going a regional championship to be tough,” Hilliker said. this past winter.

“Opening against Forres“We don’t throw the ball ton is going to be a great Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com a lot,” Hilliker said, “but I test for us, to see where The AFC Raiders run through drills during practice. think we can be effective we stand, and then we’re AFC returns its top four leading rushers from 2014, when we do it. We just going to have to be ready have to pick our spots.” which should make the offense a strength in 2015. every week after that.”

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The Polo Marcos are focused on improving on the eight wins they earned in 2014 and erasing memories of a second-round loss to Stark County.

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he threw for more than 1,000 yards and 19 touchdowns, while rushing for 11 more.

“We feel like the sky Top pass catchers Brad is the limit for us this Cavanaugh and Richie season,” senior quarBartnick return, as well terback Brody Grobe as the strong backfield said. “The only thing duo of Brooks Grobe that’s stopping us from and Dylan Beers. having a great season Teammates say Beers is ourselves. We believe put on 15 pounds of we have all the talent muscle over the course we need to make a good of the year, and has run at this.” looked phenomenal in “This” is a deep postcamp. Beers earned the season run. Last season distinction as one of the the Marcos finished the captains this year. regular season with a In last year’s season 7-2 record and stormed without lofty expectapast Marquette in the tions, Polo emerged first round of the playas a formidable threat offs, before looking with a handful of speed over-matched in a 49-12 and ability from the loss to Stark County the skill position players. following week.

That figures to be the That season-ending strength once again. loss still stings, but But in order for those Polo is using that Stark players to take the next County team as a meastep, and for Polo to suring stick for the level compete with the top of play the Marcos need teams in the state, the to reach. Grobe said the linemen have to be team is still watching more physical, sometape from that loss to thing Hofer cited as one help clean up some of of the downfalls of last the mistakes that were season. made.

“It wasn’t a matter of “It was certainly nice confidence, but more to compete with everyso they were just outone in our conference, physicaled at the point to win a playoff game,” of attack,” Hofer said.

Hofer said, “but we “I think what it did were certainly humbled was open up our guys’

by Stark County in the eyes to see what level second round. it takes to get to where “We’ve got to remem- we want to be. That’s ber that the second what’s been driving round isn’t a satisfying us.” feeling. Especially when Senior lineman Juan you’re watching the Dominguez hopes to other local teams play put an end to that. He into the quarters and is coming off a season semis, Forreston winwhere he led the team ning state, I think that’s in tackles with 76, and going to fuel us this Hofer said the lineman season.” approached the offGrobe played baseseason as if he still had ball with Forreston star more to prove. athlete Robert DeVries Dominguez will in the spring, and took anchor the offensive note on how he carried line from his guard himself. DeVries was and tackle positions, the quarterback for the and has worked on state-champion Cardihis strength, as well as nals, and was a starter agility to be able to get on the team’s fourthupfield during Polo’s place state basketball many sweep run plays. team.

He worked hard in the “Robert was one of weight room and on the the best athletes in field, hoping his work the state, and I tried ethic rubs off on some to model myself after of his teammates. him,” Grobe said. “He “I approached this was a great leader, and season with more that’s what I’m trying to dedication, more drive,” bring to our team this Dominguez said. “I’m season. He helped teach trying to be the leader me that it’s about winof the group, showing ning games rather than that if you work harder individual stats.” than the other guys, we Grobe had a breakcan reach our goal this out junior year where season.”

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LOCAL GOLF ROUNDUP

Ceruzzi, Sterling close

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Warriors drop dual; Rockets girls win

By SVM Sports Staff

Nick Ceruzzi carded a 4-over-par 40 to lead the Sterling boys golf team in a 170-171 loss to Alleman on Wednesday at Emerald Hill.

Also for the Warriors, Ryan Blackburn had 42, Brady Bostelman had 44, and Nate Olson added 45.

The medalist was Alleman’s Dylan Cervantes with a 39.

in their win at Rock River.

Wednesday’s Rock Falls carded a 213, stars beating Rockridge (223) and Orion (244).

Nick Ceruzzi, Sterling, Liz Lego led the way for 40 Rock Falls with a 51 on the Ryan Blackburn, par-35 front nine, Payton Sterling, 42 Law fired a 53, while AdiLiz Lego, Rock Falls, 51 son Wolf (54) and Tess Schaefer (55) rounded out Girls golf the top four.

Rock Falls wins trianguRockridge’s Jillian Stone lar: Every one of the Rock- earned medalist honors ets golfers shot in the 50s with a 48.

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys golf Wednesday’s results at Emerald Hill, Sterling Par 36

ALLEMAN 170, STERLING 171 Medalist: Dylan Cervantes (A) 39 Sterling scores: Nick Ceruzzi 40, Ryan Blackburn 42, Brady Bostelman 44, Nate Olson 45, Nick Olds 46, Luke Steinke 61 JV result: Alleman 179, Sterling 233

Girls golf Wednesday’s results at Rock River, Rock Falls Par 35

ROCK FALLS 213; ROCKRIDGE 223, ORION 244 Medalist: Jillian Stone 48 (Rockridge) Rock Falls scores: Liz Lego 51, Payton Law 53, Adison Wolf 54, Tess Schaefer 55 Rockridge scores: Stone 48, Lucie Dierikx 58, Ashley Maynard 58, Courtney Stice 59 Orion scores: Elizabeth Weiss 57, Amy Green 61, Maddy Anderson 62, Emma Bringham 64

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct New York 67 52 .563 Toronto 66 55 .545 Baltimore 62 57 .521 Tampa Bay 59 60 .496 Boston 54 66 .450 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 72 46 .610 Minnesota 59 61 .492 Detroit 58 61 .487 Chicago 55 62 .470 Cleveland 55 64 .462 West Division W L Pct Houston 65 55 .542 Los Angeles 62 57 .521 Texas 61 58 .513 Seattle 56 65 .463 Oakland 53 69 .434

GB — 2 5 8 13½ GB — 14 14½ 16½ 17½ GB — 2½ 3½ 9½ 13

Wild Card W L Pct GB Toronto 66 54 .550 +3 Los Angeles 62 57 .521 — Baltimore 61 57 .517 — Texas 60 58 .513 1 Tampa Bay 59 60 .496 3 Minnesota 59 60 .496 3½ Detroit 56 61 .479 4 Chicago 55 62 .470 6 Seattle 56 64 .467 7 Cleveland 55 63 .466 7 Boston 53 66 .445 8½ Oakland 51 69 .425 10½ Wednesday’s results N.Y. Yankees 4, Minnesota 3 Texas 7, Seattle 2 Oakland 5, L.A. Dodgers 2 Baltimore 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Philadelphia 7, Toronto 4 Boston 6, Cleveland 4 Detroit 15, Chicago Cubs 8 Tampa Bay at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, late Kansas City at Cincinnati, late Today’s games Cleveland (Tomlin 0-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 5-4), 6:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Duffey 1-1) at Baltimore (Mi. Gonzalez 9-8), 6:05 p.m.

Texas (M.Perez 1-2) at Detroit (Simon 10-7), 6:08 p.m.

Kansas City (D.Duffy 6-5) at Boston (Miley 9-9), 6:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 10-9) at Houston (McHugh 13-6), 7:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 6-10) at L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-1), 9:05 p.m.

Friday’s games Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Texas at Detroit, 7:08 p.m.

Kansas City at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Houston, 8:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

Toronto at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct New York 64 56 .533 Washington 60 59 .504 Atlanta 53 67 .442 Miami 49 71 .408 Philadelphia 47 73 .392 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 77 43 .642 Pittsburgh 71 47 .602 Chicago 67 51 .568 Cincinnati 51 66 .436 Milwaukee 52 70 .426 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 67 53 .558 San Francisco65 55 .542 San Diego 59 62 .488 Arizona 58 61 .487 Colorado 48 70 .407

GB — 3½ 11 15 17 GB — 5 9 24½ 26 GB — 2 8½ 8½ 18

Wild Card W L Pct GB Pittsburgh 70 47 .598 +4 Chicago 67 49 .578 — San Francisco 65 54 .546 3 Washington 59 59 .500 7½ Arizona 58 60 .492 9½ San Diego 57 62 .479 9½ Atlanta 53 65 .449 15 Cincinnati 51 66 .436 15½ Milwaukee 51 70 .421 17 Wednesday’s results Milwaukee 8, Miami 7 Oakland 5, L.A. Dodgers 2 San Diego 3, Atlanta 2 Pittsburgh 4, Arizona 1 Baltimore 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Philadelphia 7, Toronto 4 St. Louis 4, San Francisco 3 Detroit 15, Chicago Cubs 8 Washington 4, Colorado 1 Kansas City at Cincinnati, late Today’s games San Francisco (Peavy 3-5) at Pittsburgh (Morton 7-4), 6:05 p.m.

Arizona (Corbin 3-3) at Cincinnati (Jo.Lamb 0-1), 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (J.Williams 4-8) at Miami (B.Hand 2-3), 6:10 p.m.

Atlanta (Foltynewicz 4-4) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 14-6), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 11-9) at Colorado (Flande 2-1), 7:40 p.m.

Friday’s games Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, 3:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

Arizona at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

St. Louis at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s box scores

TIGERS 15, CUBS 8 Detroit

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi RDavis lf 4 1 2 1 Fowler cf 5 1 3 2 VerHgn p 0 0 0 0 Schwrr lf 3 2 1 1 VMrtnz ph 1 0 1 1 Bryant 3b 4 2 4 2 Boyd p 0 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 5 0 0 0 N.Feliz p 0 0 0 0 Soler rf 4 0 0 1 Kinsler 2b 5 1 2 1 Castro 2b 4 1 1 0 MiCarr 1b 5 2 3 1 JRussll p 0 0 0 0 JMrtnz rf 5 2 2 2 Denorfi p 1 0 0 0 Cstllns 3b 5 2 4 5 D.Ross c 2 0 0 0 Romine pr-3b 1 1 0 0 Cghln ph 2 1 1 1 JMcCn c 6 0 1 0 Lester p 0 0 0 0 JIglesis ss 6 1 2 0 Richrd p 2 0 0 0 Gose cf 5 3 2 1 MMntr ph-c 1 0 0 0 DaNrrs p 2 1 1 2 ARussll ss 3 0 0 0 Grzlny p 0 0 0 0 Motte p 0 0 0 0 Alurqrq p 0 0 0 0 JHerrr ss 1 1 1 0 TyCllns ph-lf 1 1 1 1 Totals 46 1521 15 Totals 37 8 11 7 Detroit 034 001 232 –15 Chicago 003 002 111 – 8 E–Kinsler 2 (8). DP–Detroit 2. LOB–Detroit 10, Chicago 7. 2B–V.Martinez (16), Kinsler (31), Mi.Cabrera (19), Castellanos 2 (17), Ty.Collins (5), Fowler (22), S.Castro (12), J.Herrera (5). 3B–Gose (6), Bryant (5), Coghlan (2). HR–R.Davis (4), J.Martinez (32), Castellanos 2 (13), Da.Norris (1), Fowler (13), Schwarber (10), Bryant (17). SB– Romine (7), J.Iglesias (11). S–Ty.Collins.

SF–Kinsler, Soler.

IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Da.Norris 4 1/3 4 3 3 1 6 Gorzelanny 1/3 0 0 0 2 0 Alburquerque 1 1/3 2 2 2 1 0 VerHagen 1 2 1 1 0 0 Boyd 2/3 1 1 1 0 0 N.Feliz W,3-3 1 1/3 2 1 1 0 1 Chicago Lester L,8-9 2 2/3 7 7 7 3 4 Richard 3 1/3 5 1 1 0 4 Motte 1 3 2 2 0 1 J.Russell 1 2/3 6 5 5 0 2 Denorfia 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 HBP–by Motte (R.Davis).

T–3:48. A–40,310 (40,929).

CARDINALS 4, GIANTS 3 San Francisco St. Louis ab r h bi ab r h bi Tmlnsn 2b 4 0 2 1 MCrpnt 3b 4 0 0 1 MDuffy 3b 4 1 1 0 Pisctty rf 4 1 1 1 Belt lf 3 0 0 0 JhPerlt ss 4 1 1 0 Posey 1b 4 0 1 0 Molina c 4 1 3 2 BCrwfr ss 3 1 2 1 Rynlds 1b 3 0 1 0 Susac c 4 0 1 0 Wong 2b 4 0 1 0 Maxwll rf 3 0 0 0 Pham cf-lf 3 1 1 0 GBlanc ph 1 0 0 0 Moss lf 3 0 1 0 J.Perez cf 3 1 1 0 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 M.Cain p 1 0 0 1 Kozma ph 0 0 0 0 Osich p 0 0 0 0 Heywrd ph 1 0 0 0 Strckln p 0 0 0 0 Rosnthl p 0 0 0 0 Lopez p 0 0 0 0 JaiGrc p 2 0 0 0 Kontos p 0 0 0 0 Cishek p 0 0 0 0 Bmgrn ph 1 0 0 0 Brjos ph-cf 0 0 0 0 Totals 31 3 8 3 Totals 32 4 9 4 San Francisco 000 011 100 – 3 St. Louis 101 000 11x – 4 DP–St. Louis 1. LOB–San Francisco 6, St. Louis 7. 2B–Jh.Peralta (24). HR–Piscotty (2), Molina (4). SB–Belt (8). CS–Tomlinson (1). S–M.Cain, Bourjos. SF–M.Cain.

IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco M.Cain 6 6 2 2 1 6 Osich BS,1-1 1/3 2 1 1 0 0 Strickland L,2-3 1 1 1 1 0 1 Lopez 1/3 0 0 0 1 0 Kontos 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis Jai.Garcia 6 1/3 7 3 3 1 5 Cishek 2/3 1 0 0 0 1 Siegrist W,5-0 1 0 0 0 1 0 Rosenthal S,38-40 1 0 0 0 0 2

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L 17 20 24 25 26 27 29 29

Pct. .667 .600 .529 .500 .490 .471 .431 .431

GB — 3½ 7 8½ 9 10 12 12

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L 14 18 19 23 30 33 32 39

Pct. GB .725 — .647 4 .620 5½ .549 9 .400 16½ .353 19 .347 19 .235 25

Wednesday’s results West Michigan 7, Great Lakes 2 Quad Cities 3, Wisconsin 2, 1st game Lake County 10, Lansing 1 South Bend 8, Dayton 3 Burlington 11, Clinton 3 Cedar Rapids 4, Kane County 2 Peoria 15, Beloit 2 Fort Wayne 4, Bowling Green 1 Wisconsin at Quad Cities, 9:30 p.m., late Today’s games Great Lakes at West Michigan, 6 p.m.

Lake County at Lansing, 6:05 p.m.

Dayton at South Bend, 6:05 p.m.

Clinton at Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Kane County at Cedar Rapids, 6:35 p.m.

Beloit at Peoria, 7 p.m.

Wisconsin at Quad Cities, 7 p.m.

Fort Wayne at Bowling Green, 7:05 p.m.

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Pct .692 .600 .462 .320 .269 .269

GB — 2½ 6 9½ 11 11

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NEW YORK JETS — Signed QB Matt Flynn. Waived WR Arthur Williams.

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SPRINT CUP

ONTRACKS

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This week’s racing schedules

This week’s standings

SPRINT CUP Irwin Tools Night Race

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

Site: Bristol, Tennessee Schedule: Friday, practice (NBCSN, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.), qualifying (NBCSN, 4:30 p.m.); Saturday, race, 6:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Track: Bristol Motor Speedway (oval, 0.533 miles) Race distance: 500 laps, 266.5 miles Last week: Matt Kenseth won at Michigan for his third victory of the season.

Next race: Southern 500, Sept. 6, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina

XFINITY Food City 300

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1. Chris Buescher 765 2. Ty Dillon 741 3. Chase Elliott 740 4. Regan Smith 714 5. Elliott Sadler 705 6. Darrell Wallace Jr. 665 7. Daniel Suarez 658 8. Brian Scott 643 9. Brendan Gaughan 642 10. Ryan Reed 587 11. Jeremy Clements 537 12. J.J. Yeley 511 13. Dakoda Armstrong 507 14. Ross Chastain 487 15. Ryan Sieg 481

Contending at Michigan good sign for Dillon

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Site: Bristol, Tennessee Schedule: Friday, practice (NBCSN, 8:30 a.m.), qualifying (NBCSN, 2:30 p.m.), race, 6:30 p.m.

(NBCSN) Track: Bristol Motor Speedway (oval, 0.533 miles) Race distance: 300 laps, 159.9 miles Next race: VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200, Sept. 5, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina

INDYCAR ABC Supply 500 Site: Long Pond, Pennsylvania Schedule: Saturday, practice, qualifying (NBCSN, 1 p.m.); Sunday, race, 1:45 p.m.

(NBCSN) Track: Pocono Raceway (triangle, 2.5 miles) Race distance: 500 miles, 200 laps Next race: Grand Prix of Sonoma, Aug. 30, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California

FORMULA ONE Belgian Grand Prix Site: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium Schedule: Friday, practice (NBCSN, 7 a.m.); Saturday, practice, qualifying (CNBC, 7 a.m.; NBCSN, 11:30 a.m.); Sunday, race, 7 a.m. (NBCSN) Track: Spa-Francorchamps (road course, 4.35 miles) Race distance: 191.415 miles, 44 laps Next race: Italian Grand Prix, Sept 6, Autodromo di Monza, Monza, Italy

Austin Dillon talks with team owner Richard Childress last week before a practice session for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. In a race dominated

by Matt Kenseth last weekend, Dillon managed to stand out among the other drivers, and that’s a step in the right direction for the young racer.

BY NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer

BROOKLYN, Mich. – For one brief stretch during the second half of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Michigan, there was a legitimate battle for the lead.

With 59 laps remaining, Austin Dillon beat Matt Kenseth to the lead on a restart, but his advantage lasted only about 20 seconds before Kenseth was able to pass him on the outside.

Then Dillon tried a couple times to move in front on the inside, but Kenseth was able to hold on. Around the track they went, Dillon driving close to the back of Kenseth’s car, but unable to go all the way around.

“Those few laps there, I was having a blast sliding back and forth for the lead with him,” Dillon said. “I wish we could have done that for about 20 more.”

Dillon eventually finished fourth Sunday, but in a race dominated

by Kenseth, Dillon was arguably the only other driver to make a major impression.

After going to the back of the field because of an engine change, he worked his way into contention and led for 19 laps in the 200-lap, 400-mile race Sunday. It was an encouraging performance for the 25-yearold Dillon, the best finish of his 72-start career.

“It takes a little while once you start having fast cars and running up front, to learn how to race with these guys,” Dillon said. “I feel like I learned a lot. Matt took me to school a few times up front when I was slicing with him, and I’ll take that in the notebook, and see if I can’t learn from it the next time.”

Dillon won titles in NASCAR’s Truck Series in 2011, and what was then called the Nationwide Series in 2013. Last year, he became the first driver to race in the No. 3 car on the Sprint Cup circuit since Dale Earnhardt’s death in the 2001 Daytona 500.

Dillon won the pole for the Daytona 500

last season, and finished fifth at Daytona in another race there in July, but that was his only top-five finish until Sunday.

This past June, Dillon teamed up with a new crew chief in Slugger Labbe, part of organizational changes at Richard Childress Racing. Since then, he has finished in the top 10 three times. He’s 20th in the standings.

“We switched crew chiefs. That was pretty big, and I’ve just been really focused,” said Dillon, who is Childress’ grandson. “Life has been good lately, and just trying to do everything I can on my part to do my job, and everybody on the team has kind of taken up that same mentality, and we feel like we have cars capable of winning.”

Dillon credited Labbe with helping him get out of last weekend’s jam. He qualified fourth Friday, but that became moot when an engine switch sent him to the back of the field.

“Slugger did a great

job making that call at the beginning. We were saving fuel like crazy, trying to get our track position back, and it worked out,” Dillon said. “The caution fell perfect, and then we had a fast car. We just got a little too tight and lost a little track position at the end, and then we fought our way up. But it was just a good career day, and hopefully we can build on this.”

With three races remaining until the Chase for the Sprint Cup, Dillon is still lagging a bit behind in the points race, but a victory would put him in the field. That’s easier said than done for a driver who has never won a Cup race, but the trend for Dillon right now is certainly a positive one.

“We’re showing some speed that’s solid for us the last couple weeks to be able to compete if we were in the Chase,” Dillon said. “That’s nice to know. For me, I just wish we could have started this just a little bit earlier.”

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1. Tyler Reddick 2. Matt Crafton 3. Erik Jones 4. Johnny Sauter 5. Cameron Hayley 6. Daniel Hemric 7. Timothy Peters 8. John Wes Townley 9. Spencer Gallagher 10. Ben Kennedy 11. Ray Black Jr. 12. Tyler Young 13. Korbin Forrister 14. Jennifer Jo Cobb 15. Mason Mingus

514 506 505 461 425 420 416 414 394 381 356 349 289 279 259

IndyCar 1. Juan Pablo Montoya 2. Graham Rahal 3. Scott Dixon 4. Helio Castroneves 5. Will Power 6. Sebastien Bourdais 7. Marco Andretti 8. Josef Newgarden 9. Tony Kanaan 10. Simon Pagenaud 11. Ryan Hunter-Reay 12. Carlos Munoz 13. Charlie Kimball 14. Takuma Sato 15. Gabby Chaves

465 456 431 407 406 379 378 370 354 329 304 303 282 246 229

Formula One 1. Lewis Hamilton 202 2. Nico Rosberg 181 3. Sebastian Vettel 160 4. Valtteri Bottas 77 5. Kimi Raikkonen 76 6. Felipe Massa 74 7. Daniel Ricciardo 51 8. Daniil Kvyat 45 9. Nico Hulkenberg 24 10. Romain Grosjean 23

NHRA

NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals Site: Brainerd, Minnesota Schedule: Friday, qualifying; Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 1 p.m.); Sunday, final eliminations (ESPN2, 8 p.m.)

Track: Brainerd International Raceway Next race: U.S. Nationals, Sept. 2-7, Lucas Oil Raceway, Brownsburg, Indiana

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Matt Kenseth (20) fends off Austin Dillon (3) as Dillon tries to go low on the track past Kenseth during last Sunday’s race at Michigan Speedway. Dillon, who has never won a Sprint Cup race, was the only real challenger for Kenseth in the race. Dillon finished in fourth place.

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MONUMENTAL ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE FIREARMS AUCTION 2700+ LOTS – September 11th, 12th & 13th IN ROCK ISLAND, IL

Nearly 700 Colts including: over 15 factory engraved SAAs, over 100 first generation SAAs, nearly 100 percussion arms and nearly 50 DA revolvers. Over 400 Winchesters with 11 Henry and volcanic arms as well as over 850 sporting arms and nearly 200 Smith & Wessons. Over 400 U.S. Military arms from early Martial and Civil War arms to WWI & WWII arms. Over 300 German, Japanese, and European Military arms. Over 2000 items classified as Antique or Curio & Relic. Over 700 modern arms. Iconic collections include: The Piedmont Collection of world class Kentucky rifles, the Ralph Shattuck Collection of German Military Part II, the Walker West Collection of Antique Colts and Winchesters Part I, the phenomenal and astute James Kerner Collection of high art and early European firearms and the G.S. Cooke Collection of the finest Winchester 1885s to come to auction. To order a full-color, 3 vol. set catalog ($60 inc. S&H) or to inquire about selling at auction call 1-800-238-8022, email: info@rockislandauction.com. Catalog now online at www.rockislandauction.com.

Preview Thur. September 10th, 10am-6pm. Auction begins 9am September 11th, 12th & 13th at RIAC’s facility 7819 42nd St. W., Rock Island, IL 61201 160 miles West of Chicago. 17.5% Buyers Premium – Discounted to 15% for pre-approved check or cash. Open to the public.

Top Fuel 1. Tony Schumacher 1,289 2. Antron Brown 1,202 3. Larry Dixon 1,034 4. Richie Crampton 969 Funny Car 1. Matt Hagan 1,177 2. Jack Beckman 1,172 3. Tommy Johnson 1,063 4. John Force 1,025 Pro Stock 1. Greg Anderson 1,322 2. Erica Enders 1,271 3. Chris McGaha 1,175 4. Jason Line 1,102 5. Allen Johnson 951 Pro Stock Motorcycle 1. Eddie Krawiec 702 2. Hector Arana Jr. 596 3. Andrew Hines 546 4. Karen Stoffer 468

MONUMENTAL ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE FIREARMS AUCTION 2700+ LOTS – September 11th, 12th & 13th IN ROCK ISLAND, IL

Nearly 700 Colts including: over 15 factory engraved SAAs, over 100 first generation SAAs, nearly 100 percussion arms and nearly 50 DA revolvers. Over 400 Winchesters with 11 Henry and volcanic arms as well as over 850 sporting arms and nearly 200 Smith & Wessons. Over 400 U.S. Military arms from early Martial and Civil War arms to WWI & WWII arms. Over 300 German, Japanese, and European Military arms. Over 2000 items classified as Antique or Curio & Relic. Over 700 modern arms. Iconic collections include: The Piedmont Collection of world class Kentucky rifles, the Ralph Shattuck Collection of German Military Part II, the Walker West Collection of Antique Colts and Winchesters Part I, the phenomenal and astute James Kerner Collection of high art and early European firearms and the G.S. Cooke Collection of the finest Winchester 1885s to come to auction. To order a full-color, 3 vol. set catalog ($60 inc. S&H) or to inquire about selling at auction call 1-800-238-8022, email: info@rockislandauction.com. Catalog now online at www.rockislandauction.com.

Preview Thur. September 10th, 10am-6pm. Auction begins 9am September 11th, 12th & 13th at RIAC’s facility 7819 42nd St. W., Rock Island, IL 61201 160 miles West of Chicago. 17.5% Buyers Premium – Discounted to 15% for pre-approved check or cash. Open to the public.

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Do not assume that he is crazy

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Niels Bohr, a Danish physicist who won a Nobel Prize in 1922, said, “Your theory is crazy, but it’s not crazy enough to be true.”

At the bridge table, do not assume your opponent is crazy.

This deal occurred during a social game in which South was the strongest player.

After South opened two clubs, and West overcalled two spades, North wanted to make a penalty double.

But system dictated that he bid two no-trump to show three “controls,” either three kings or an ace and a king.

After three natural bids, North control-bid (cue-bid) four spades to show that

ace and a hand suitable for play in diamonds.

He realized that his singleton king was at least as valuable as two low cards – and here the diamond king was much more valuable

than the spade king would have been.

Then West, who did not like the sound of the auction, crazily doubled.

South, knowing what he was doing, happily redoubled.

West considered leading the club ace, hoping his partner had a singleton.

He then decided NorthSouth would have mentioned the suit with a ninecard fit. So West led the spade king.

The declarer ruffed in his hand, played a diamond to dummy’s king.

He then ruffed another spade, drew trumps, and led his club king.

West won, but South had the rest.

He claimed 1,930 points, including 100 points for honors. © 2015 UFS

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF ROCK FALLS, Plaintiff, v.

DEMI C. JONES; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, No. 15 CH 79 ST NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and non-Record Claimants 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: Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12 in Block 5 in Ye oward's Subdivision located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 20 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., in Whiteside County, Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1902 English St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 which said Mortgage was made by: Community State Bank of Rock Falls to Demi C. Jones, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 2011-02898; 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 August 28, 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: July 28, 2015.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Whiteside County, Illinois

INVITATION FOR BIDS

The CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS will receive bids for a SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENTS contract until 11:00 o'clock A.M. on the 4th day of September, 2015 at the Dixon City Hall, 121 W. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The proposed work for which the City of Dixon, IL is soliciting bids, consists of one contract, “INDEPENDENCE COURT LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS”, and includes the following: “Replacement of the lift station pumps and control panel, wet well top barrel section, lid and access hatch, valve vault, piping, valves, fittings, site fencing, surface restoration, and all other appurtenances described in the construction drawings and specifications.”

The contract documents, including Drawings and Specifications, and form of contract and bonds for performance and payment, are on file at the office of the City Clerk, 121 W. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021 and at the office of the ENGINEER, Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., 809 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

Copies of the Contract Documents, including Project Manual and the Construction Drawings, shall be obtained electronically in PDF format from the Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. website at www.willetthofmann.com.

Contractors shall click on “Bid Login” on the homepage of the website and follow the instructions.

The eBidDoc# (project number) is 4066912 for this project. The Project Manual, Construction Drawings and Bid Documents PDFs can be downloaded from the website by depositing ten dollars ($10.00) by credit card. Contractors can also obtain the Contract Documents in PDF format on a CD by depositing $50.00 with Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., 809 East Second Street, Dixon, IL for each CD obtained.

Said deposit is NONREFUNDABLE. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the , City of Dixon, IL negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project, and that the CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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

The City of Dixon, IL is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Dixon, IL does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.

NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

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The City of Dixon, IL reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Bids may be held by the City of Dixon, IL for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the Contract.

Public Notice is hereby given that on August 10, 2015 A.D. A certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Maka Blendz, located at 425 Madison Ave., Amboy, IL 61310.

Dated this 10th day of August A.D. 2015 Cathy Myers County Clerk

by Lori Miller, Deputy August 13, 20, 27 2015

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Rock Falls Elementary School #13 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 602 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois in this school district from and after 9:00 a.m. on the 13th of August, 2015.

Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the 16th day of September, 2015, at Rock Falls Middle School in this school district.

Dated this 12th day of August, 2015 Board of Education Rock Falls Elementary District #13 In the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois Shelley Chappell, Board Secretary August 20 2015 NOTICE TO BID BID #B-2015-09-08 CITY OF STERLING City Clerk Bid Specifications For Snow Removal Services for City Parking Lots and Alleys

The City of Sterling wishes to secure bids for Snow Removal Services for city parking lots and alleys located in and adjacent to the Central Business District.

The city will accept sealed bids at the office of the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 till 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at that time bids will be opened and read aloud.

Specifications for this work are available from the City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081. If you have any questions you may contact Brad Schrader/Superintendent of Public Works at 815-632-6657. The City of Sterling reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technicalities and to award the bid to the most responsible contractor in the best interest of the city.

By order of Marie Rombouts City Clerk August 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Christy Joy Settles on behalf of Alyscia Nykol Lottman CHANGE OF NAME TO: Alyscia Settles ORDER FOR CHANGE OF NAME The court, having considered the Petition for change of Name filed herein

by Plaintiff, heard the evidence, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, finds that it should be granted.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the plaintiff's name of Alyscia Nykol Lottman, is hereby changed to Alyscia Nykol Settles, by which he/she shall be hereafter known and called.

Petitioner: Christy Joy Settles dated this July 16th , 2015 July 23, 30, August 6, 13,20, 27 2015

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STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT, LEE COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) NO. 15MR86 Request of: Lawrence David Coble There will be a court hearing on my request to change my name from: Lawrence David Coble to the new name of: David Lawrence Ackerson.

The court hearing will be held on Nov. 6 at 9:00 am at 309 S. Galena, Dixon, Lee County.

Lawrence David Ackerson.

Dated this 13th day of August, 2015 Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lee County, Illinois Aug. 20, 27, Sept. 3, 2015

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Avonlea Cottage of Dixon Full Time or Part Time RN or LPN, 3-11pm shift Apply in person 503 Country Side Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 Community Care is now accepting applications for in non-medical home care for seniors in your area!

Free Union Health Insurance.

Free Training! Benefits! $10/Hr. + millage.

815-397-0410 EOE Parkway Center in Sterling has a part time Dietary Aid position open.

Applicant must be available evenings and weekends.

Stop by the business office 8-4 on weekdays to pick up application.

1801 Ave. G Sterling No Phone Calls Please Wanted P.T. Social Service Assistant Must enjoy working with the elderly.

Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Wanted PT R.N. Willing to PRN any shift preferred, but will consider All. Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Diesel Mechanic and Fabricator Positions Full or Part time. Must have 15 years of verifiable experience. Pay commensurate with experience.

Send Resume to: Brechon Farm Sevices, Inc., 1270 IL Rte. 26 South, Dixon, Il 61021 or email jerry@brechonfs.com

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Dixon and Oregon Dairy Queen Now hiring!

All shifts and all positions! Apply in store. No phone calls please.

Dixon: 1912 Lowell Park Rd. Oregon: 210 E. Washington

No calls please.

Truck Drivers needed for fall harvest $20.00 per hour & overtime.

Fabricator $20.00 per hour & overtime.

Send Resume to: Brechon Farm Sevices, Inc., 1270 IL Rte. 26 South, Dixon, Il 61021 or email jerry@brechonfs.com No calls please.

NEW TODAY 18 to 24 people needed to start immediately, full time positions. No exp. nec. Oppt'y for advancement.

Potential Earnings of $500/wk Call Mark 563424-4479 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 Camp Reynoldswood (Dixon) is seeking an experienced housekeeper for year round PT employment.

Visit www.reynolds wood.org or email: director@ reynoldswood.org EOEAA 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 COMMERCIAL CLEANING *DIXON* Part Time Evenings Must pass background check.

Apply online @ www.peterson cleaning.com DENTAL LAB Located in Sterling IL., is seeking a person for onthe-job-training to assist with daily routines. Approx.

20 daytime hours per week. (No weekends) Salary ranges with experience. Submit resume to rosie @pddsmile.com 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

Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted

!Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Call Missy 800-397-6387x10 Full time, 2nd Shift, Front Desk Associate To qualify for this position you need: *Passion for service *Strong interpersonal skills *Steady personality and cheerful demeanor We offer: *Paid vacation *Discounted lodging at Choice Hotels world wide To apply, complete an application at our front desk.

Comfort Inn 136 Plaza Drive Dixon, IL 61021 EOE Local Farm looking for CDL driver for the 2015 harvest season.

Please call 815-499-2272 PT Customer Service wanted.

Come in to apply 508 E 3rd St. Sterling 61081 No phone calls please.

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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.

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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

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IMMEDIATE OPENING! Truck Mechanic with electrical and hydraulic experience. CDL a plus. Pay commensurate with experience.

Tidy Bug Inc., Dixon.

815-739-6051 tidybuginc@ gmail.com or mail resume to 501 Anchor Rd., Dixon, 61021

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.

REPAIR SHOP FT/PT Positions, general mechanical background needed.

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10 or 12 hour sh hift fts Benefit Options Meals Provided NO MANDATED SHIFTS

Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401-K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards. Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided.

$ SIGN ON BONUS $ $100 AFTER 3 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT AND AN ADDITIONAL $150 AFTER 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT Apply At: Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center 502 N. State St., Franklin Grove, IL Phone: 815-456-2374 Fax: 815-456-2250 EOE

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Body Shop Assistant Is quality important to you? Great Clerical skills? Are you looking to step into a top-notch process and make it even better? Are you willing to take ownership of the projects and tasks you are given?

Kunes Country Collision,the leading auto body repair shop in the Sauk Valley Area,is looking for detail oriented,skilled experts and leaders in the field of Auto Body • Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

• 5 Years Auto Body Experience • Strong Leadership ability • Excellent Computer Skills • Good Track Record with Previous Employers,Quality of Repairs,Positive & Cooperative Team Player (ability to provide references upon request) • A desire to make our process even better and faster Please send resume to Kelly Martinez at kelly.martinez@kunescountry.com for a confidential interview.

Employment Type: Full-Time About Kunes Country Collision of Sterling: Kunes Country Collision Center is a multi-state operator in high quality collision repair.Kunes Country Collision Center is a leader in the collision repair industry.We're now proud to say that Kunes Country Auto Group is rated Automotive News Best Dealerships to work for 2015.Providing growth opportunities has always been one of our main objectives.Kunes Country offers opportunities for internal promotions and great benefits.

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** START UP TO 14.00/HOUR ** Apply online. Visit: manpowerjobs.com Sterling Office 815.622.2814 | Dixon Office 815.288.7800

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As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opening for Senior Warehouse Coordinator at our Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, IA. •

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Moring Disposal is accepting applications for LICENSED CDL DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS location.

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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.

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502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 815-456-2374

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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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Establish order picking and loading priorities to meet customer delivery requirements.“Pushes” orders from OM to WMS; prints, pick lists and assigns them to forklift operators in a manner that ensures on time load-out and efficient warehouse operation; takes advantage of direct load opportunities where possible.

Communicates or highlights special customer packaging, loading or inventory requirements (such as minimum required shelf life) that are applicable to the order. Receives completed pick lists for accuracy and completeness; enters load, trailer and seal information into WMS and prints out shipping paperwork (BOL, etc.) obtains drivers signature and provides driver with required copies; forwards retained paperwork to transportation Department Utilizes the Order Management System (OM) dock schedule and open order file, weekly manufacturing schedule, Warehouse Management System (WMS) inventory data base, trailer pad report, Load Configurator Program, and other information tools to review, evaluate, and coordinate the warehouse order processing workload Problem Solving/Work Station Support: Provides systems technical assistance to forklift operators by resolving WMS exceptions, RF problems, inventory and location variances, and other situations which arise during normal warehouse operations. Coordinates with Operations Planning Department to resolve product and order related issues such as product age requirements, order adjustments to meet trailer capacity restrictions, scheduling return of needed product from 3rd party warehouses, etc Coordinates dock operations, including dock door assignment and trailer spotting to ensure maximum utilization of available dock capacity, proper load sequencing and efficient, timely load-out. Maintains the inventory of dropped trailers and updates trailer status as changes occur. Coordinates with Transportation Department to ensure sufficient dropped trailers and rail cars will be available to meet load-out timeframes. Performs trailer spotting on weekends, as necessary, and when the trailer spotter contractor is absent Performs warehouse office clerical functions and other duties as assigned, including running and printing production reports, working aging inventory reports to minimize product loss, maintaining shipping supplies inventory, WMS and OM data entry/files maintenance, filing, copying, etc Performs the duties of the Team Leader when the Team Leader is in a meeting or not at work and when a group leader is not assigned to cover the office. Assists the Team Leader in documenting procedures, conducting training, and evaluating the performance of team personnel. Facilitates and promotes team and departmental goals, safety and work methods

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Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. AAS degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years clerical and/or production experience in a fast paced distribution center is preferred. Leadership ability, scheduling, experience and hands on experience with a computerized warehouse management system are preferred.

Skills: Excellent organizational, communications, keyboard and mathematics skills are required. Must be able to prioritize, work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

All interested applicants must apply online at purinacareers.com www.nestlep no later than September 7, 2015 under Job #15005861 No phone calls please.

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required

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While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Seeking a full-time detailer technician.

Candidate must possess good people skills and a willingness to learn.

This position offers a competitive wage, benefits good package and good working conditions.

The deadline for submission is August 26, 2015.

Please submit resume, salary requirement and 3 references to: Box #:1299 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 W-S Industrial Services Inc. is currently hiring Industrial Labor and CDL Drivers to join our rapidly growing team.

Must be drug free, clear driving record, clear criminal and background, agree to physical pre-employand ment test. Apply in person at 1517 S. 19th St., Clinton IA.

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Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

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The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

FARM HELP WANTED 513 Farm truck and/or tractor Drivers needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463.

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Will do housekeeping, Dixon, Grand Detour & Franklin Grove areas.

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-2pm 819 N. Dixon Records, books, linens, dishes, xmas, sports, paintings, Lladro, Lenox, Hummel, cut glass, clothing, sm. Kit appl., misc.

Fri. & Sat. 8-5 510 Deer Chase (Idle Oak Run Sub) A bit of everything!

Current books, spoon collection & racks, 71/2 shoes, LG size clothing, household items, tools & much more!

Fri. & Sat. 9-3 Crestview Heights Subdivision (off of Maple Heights Rd.) Multiple Family Garage Sale Antiques, baby & kid's clothes & toys, furniture, bassinets, toddler wedding bed, dress, handbags & jewelry, tanning bed, camper, motorcycle, boat, & much more!

Friday 3:30-7pm Saturday 8-2pm 933 Stoney Point Women's 4-12, teacher resources Pre-K/1st, window air conditioner,curtains, storm windows, pool pillows, games, holiday, misc.

Thur. 8-4 Fri. 8-4 Sat 8-12 1886 Wildcat Rd We are downsizing canning jars, botchildren's tles, books, games, Christmas permanent greens, household items and much more!

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Thursday & Friday 8-5; 1750 W. Flagg. Rd Huge Sale New shoes size 79, purses, 55” flat screen TV, craft/ quilt supplies, like new furniture, dishes, linens, pictures, art, antiques.

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Serenity Hospice & Home is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our community nursing team. This position requires one week of call per month.

Candidates must possess excellent assessment and communication skills and ability to work independently.

Previous experience in hospice or home care and computer-based charting a plus.

EMERSON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-2 2101 Genesee St. (in Emerson) Oak school chair, sm. pressure cookTemp-tation er, bakeware, Smurf glasses, glassware, metal and a nice wood filing cabinets, old records, 2 desks, & a lot of good clean misc.

Applications available on our website www.serenityhospiceandhome.org or call 815-732-2499 for more information.

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PART TIME SECURITY GUARD 3rd Shift Weekends

Fri. & Sat., 8-2 1400 13th Ave. ESTATE SALE Everything must go!!

Fri. & Sat., 8-3 2103 French St. (across from Moore's tire) 2 Family Sale. Lots brand new of items, Chicago Bears, Cocoa Cola, no sew blankets.

Christmas & Halloween items and lots more. You don't want to miss this one!

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Wendler Engineering Serv rvices, Inc. is looking for a dynamic motivated individual for a full-time Structural Engineer in our Dixon, Illinois office.

Wendler Engineering Services provides competitive compensation and benefits packages to its employees including 401(k) retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA; life and disability insurance; paid vacation and holidays.

For more information, including minimum position requirements, please visit our website at www.wendlerg gs.com. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a letter of introduction in pdf format to jobs@ @wendlerg gs.com. Submittals are confidential. rtunities (EEO) to Wendler provides equal employment opport all employees and applicants for employment.

Qualified candidate will control access to and monitor the physical property. Ability to follow Post Orders and direct visitors.

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For consideration, please apply in person between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or email resume: humanresources@etnyre.com

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Midland States Bank is seeking a part time Teller for our Dixon Main branch. Must be available 25-28 hours per week and be willing to work Saturdays. The ability to float between branches as needed, previous customer service and cash handling experience is required.

All interested applicants please visit the Careers page of our website at www.midlandsb.com and fill out an online application.

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd shifts.

Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 8am – 4pm 534 & 536 Palmyra Road (mile & half past VA memorial) Jr's, DVD's, seasonal, collectibles, bottles, miniature bike collection, scrap booking & craft supplies & much more!

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ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVER – ClassAor Class B CDL license required. Paid holidays and uniforms. Long-term employment, full-time. Overtime opportunities during peak season. Four day work week during off season, if desired. Health insurance, profit sharing, and variable year-eend bonuses. Delivery area 80 miles from Ohio, IL. Home daily. Requires good work ethic and clean driving record. Bring current copy of MVR.

DIETARY POSITIONS PART-TIME COOK/WAIT STAFF MUST BE DEPENDABLE APPLY IN PERSON

APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc.com PNC, INC. 11 7 E . M A S O N S T R E E T POLO, IL 61064

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Apply in person Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at: SISLER’S ICE & ICE CRE REAM 102 South Grove Street, Ohio, IL 61349 Applications are available.

Franklin Grove Living & Rehabilitation Center 502 N. State St. Franklin Grove, IL 61031

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Air Cond./Heating

Clock/Watch Repair

Handyman

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Leaf clean up •House cleanup •Large hauling (dirt, gravel, sand) •Gutters •Pressure washing •Mulch, Rototilling •Storm Clean-up •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Asphalt

PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE

*Seal Coating *Crack Repair *Asphalt Repair *Line Striping *Infrared heat patching License, Insured & Bonded 815-632-9555

T & M PAVING *Asphalt paving & Patch work * Seal Coating *Skid loader/ Dump Truck Work (Concrete Removal, Dirt and Gravel Hauling) Call for free, no obligation estimates 815-499-7195.

Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 37 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026 Concrete Workz Construction • Sidewalks • Driveways • Patios • Floors • Steps • Stoops • Garage Walls/ Additions/ • Retaining Walls • Block • Brick • Stonework All types of concrete work!

Free Estimates Insured 815-441-6126

Construction

Advanced Cleaners

Home Improvement

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perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Dumpster Rental

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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Excavating

We Specialize in Residential Maid Service as well as Commercial Janitorial Service Call Now For Your Spring Cleaning.

815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

O.C.D Green Cleaning Services Reasonable rates for Organizing.

Cleaning or Decorating your home. We use non-toxic organic cleaning products.

815-625-5811 YOU NAME IT, WE CAN DO IT! Interior painting, walls, doors & trim, cleaning, housekeeping, dog or babysitting, laundry, ironing, running errands.

Excellent refs.

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A&M Excavating & Demolition Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

815-590-1677

Farm Services BENNY'S On The Spot Welding Service •On Site Welding •Repair Services Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Call Benny 779-245-3364

BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial With working height up to 250 ft.

Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Residential Painting & 15 years experience •Painting Inside & Out •Power Washing •Decks (815)973-0858 shazta@msn.com

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Remodeling

Superior Exteriors •Roofing •Siding •Windows and •Gutters 815-631-2033 Free Estimates

Roofing/Siding

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Storage

Call Theresa today!

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Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

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BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Snow Removal Snow Plowing Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

Nate's Tree Service

*Tree Removal *Trimming *Lot Clearing Fully Insured & FREE Estimates

815-677-8682 Nate Nicklaus

Owner/Operator

TV Repair

IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

Windows www.allsafe center.com

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Carpet For Less •Less Money •Less Time •Less Hassle Call Al for a FREE Estimate A & A Flooring 815-632-0675

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

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Flooring

American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Lawn Care

Power Washing Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Landscaping Falling Meadows Land-care Is now accepting new clients for your landscape maintenance needs. One time or weekly service is available.

Call Mike at (815)590-9491

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE

Guaranteed Best Buy!

Painting

Brick & Masonry

Cleaning Service

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Concrete Contractors

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MASONRY PROS •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tuck-pointing Get masonry repairs done from winter damage.

Free Estimates 25 yrs. experience Insured & Bonded.

815-564-8754

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Roofing

Stump Removal CLARK'S

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ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8-3, Sat. 8-12 27712 Knief Rd. We have searched and found the following treasures: electrical tools and supplies, child's rocker, Grandfather clock, household items, kitchen chairs, lots and lots of Christmas items and décor.

Fri. only, 9-3 28118 Logan Rd. (Off Buell Rd.) “Lots” of stuff!

Huge selection of ladies Plus- 1X-4X. Clean, causal, classy lots with tags on. All priced to sell! Jeans, tops, skirtscapris, clothing for all!

“Huge” variety of Fall décor. Baskets, throw rugs, artificial flowers, too much to list.

Country décor, bench, nice stuff.

Clothes armoire, very nice!! Great misc. chenille bedspreads.

Friday, 7-3 & Saturday 7-12 7155 Hoover Rd. 5mi. South of Rock Falls Worth the Drive!!

Girls size 10-12 Justice, Old Navy.

Boys newborn- 18mos., maternity clothes. Leap Start Learning Gym, bouncy seat, Snap -N-Go stroller, Exersaucer, 3 wheel scooter, boys 12” Transformer bike, wooden glider rocker, queen sz.

2 comforter, shams, bed skirt, pillows & 2pr. curtains. Queen sz.

Flannel sheetsnew.

Cabbage Patch kids porcelain figurines, kids picture DVD's, books. frames, Lots of FREE items

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 FRI. & SAT., 9-3 4502 Margaret Court (Off Woodlawn Road) MOVING SALE Furniture, dining room set, sofa, table chairs, tall file cabinet, retro 50s red cabinet, vintage stereo system, newer John Deere rider, Toro mower, nice large front load washer dryer set, wildlife framed prints, sunporch complete patio set, grill, outdoor patio set, Fostoria, a garage full, & more!

Sale Assisted

By Sauk Valley Estate Services 815-590-7021 Fri. 8-3 & Sat. 8-12 1823 18th Ave. (In Alley) Lots of nice womens clothing and shoes, also children's, car carrier like new, Home décor and many misc items.

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 4302 Hillcrest Lane, N. on 40, left on Science Ridge Rd., right Hillcrest Lane Baby stroller, baby walker, wooden high chair. Floral & holiday items.

Shoes, clothes: womens 4-16, men's 36-40, LgXL. Much more to see!

Friday 7-3 & Saturday 7-12 25579 Front St. (Indian Ridge Subdivision) Fishermen & Ladies Huge Sale Two car garage in back of house full of tackle. Too much stuff to list, need to downsize bigtime!

Doug Schrader 815-718-5703 Friday 8-3 3701 22nd Ave. (Snavley Subd.)

Computer desk, brass headboard, lazy refrigerator, boy rocker, X-max, decorations, trailer receiver, surround sound system, karaoke machine, Americana décor, DVD's, nice clean clothing, girls newborn to 7-8 womens & mens, young mens Hollister & Ambrocombie, maternity clothes, bedding, Stein collection, picture frames, lg. snaps on tool wrenches & lots of misc.

Friday 8-4 & Saturday 8-3 403 E 26th St. Pictures, many items to pick from.

Some items never used. Home interior items. & misc.

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

CLOVER HILLS LEASE TO OWN APPLIANCES TV’S MATTRESSES

815.625.8529 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003 Under the counter dishwasher, works good, 1st $50 takes it.

815-499-2130

CLOTHING

730

Wedding Dress, new, never worn, size 16, long lace sleeves, 5 ft. train, crystal & pearl beading, $750 815677-8825

FOOD PRODUCE

750

Fairhaven Fruit Farm- Fresh Picked Apples & More!

Apple Cider, Local Honey & Dipping Caramel New Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 9am5pm, Sun. 12-5 Closed Mon-Wed 815-499-1856

FURNITURE

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88” dark green sofa. Exc. cond. $100 815-626-5930 Oak table w/2 leaves & 6 chairs. $475 obo. Dixon, 608-632-1120

FURNITURE

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Beautiful bedroom set incl. Chest of drawers, nightstand, dresser w/ triple mirror, queen bed w/headboard and under bed storage. A MUST SEE! Smoke free and pet free home. $650/obo.

815441-3352.

Matching England leather reddish brown love seat plus 2 ottomans & chair. $500 815284-7903 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

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!

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.

ELECTRONICS

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LG 42” Flatscreen TV good picture. $100 OBO. 815-625-2347

CELEBRITY CIPHER

by Luis Campos Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: T equals W

WANT TO BUY 795

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100% grass hay wanted.

Small bales.

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Wanted Records 33's, 45's & 78's Rock, Blues & Jazz 815-847-0382

Sewing Machine,in cabinet exc. cond., $300 815-284-8321

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Cultivate friendships with co-workers. Seminars and meetings will be excellent opportunities to find potential allies. Joint ventures appear to be advantageous.

2 female house cats, approx 7 years old. Fixed & have shots, litter trained. Free to good home.

815-718-1783

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Don’t be afraid to try something different. A new approach will result in a significant change.

You can raise your earning power if you use your skills diversely.

5 wk old Lab puppies for adoption.

Ken's Dog Grooming 815-285-3647 Adult Male Pomeranian; neutered; for adoption. Ken's Dog Grooming 815-285-3647 Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You will feel emotionally challenged. Use your energy wisely and put your effort into creative outlets that bring you joy. Avoid situations that have the potential to lead to discord.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Listen and learn. Question the motives of someone who is trying very hard to get on your good side. It’s likely that this person is trying to undermine your position or take something from you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You can make a difference. Donate your time and energy to helping those in need. You will receive positive

recognition and make lifelong friendships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Maintain a balance between your personal and professional responsibilities.

Divide your time and attention wisely. Only focusing on one area of life will leave you feeling dissatisfied.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You can get a lot done if you start early. Rank your tasks in order of importance to avoid wasting time. Don’t bother asking others for help. You will do better on your own.

project or a side business will turn out to be profitable. Work hard and do your best.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Romance is evident. Make plans for a special rendezvous.

If single, you will meet someone intriguing. Get your work out of the way to clear the passage for an enchanting evening.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t let anyone emotionally blackmail you. You will be respected if you stand up for yourself and your principles.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Rather than complain about a situation, figure out a way to change it. You have the power to make improvements. Avoid blaming others or waiting for someone else to take charge.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep your comments to yourself, regardless of how hard that might be. You will end up in a compromising position if you step in the middle of something that doesn’t concern you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Focus on finances. A new

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$19,999* 11 LEXUS ES350

$17,999* 14 TOYOTA CAMRY LE Alloys, Fog Lamps, Nice Car!

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Black Tonneau cover. Like new.

Full size 99-07 GM. Short Bed $99 815-284-6792

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Ford F-150 2012 & up. Undercover SE Tonneau cover.

Black. 6 ½ ft. box. $800 815-718-3164

NEW TODAY Free electricity!

Moving- 600 watt wind turbine, 2,000 watt inverter & 5 deep cell batteries. $1,000. Still in operation. Call 815440-0145.

Farm truck and/or tractor Drivers needed for Fall harvest, PT. Exp. req. 815-499-0463.

HAY & STRAW

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New 12' x 40” colored Cream linoleum $100 815677-0896

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Plastic shower unit suitable for basement $35. 815677-0896

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18' aluminum trailer, stock Southern Classic, lined inside, rubber mats, center gate, Torshin Axel. Excellent condition pull.

Bumper $10,000. Call 815626-5930

Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryers, washer, table & recliners, chairs, refrig., air cond., sofa, dresser. 815718-4385.

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TAKING BIDS on corn crib tear down, Harmon area. Call 815-6226887.

Hogs ready to butcher. We will deliver to the locker and to your home. 7 adult Tom Turkeys, 5 rabbits, Please call for pricing. 815-876-0871

FARM EQUIPMENT

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

Hay for Sale, High quality, no rain.

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Outdoor fountain, perfect cond., w/ pump. $95. Call 815-625-9441.

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1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4dr runs good, good cond. Cold air. $800. Call 815718-4385 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE 210,000, Silver, $2,500 815-973-6114

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Wal. Rd. & Rect. Din. Rm. Tables, 30’s Era Ped. Sinks, Spoked Slate Back & Office Chairs, Deer Tapistry, Magnus Port Organ, Burdett Reed Organ (Pump) w/ Cast Iron Leg Bench, Piggy Banks, Copper Boiler & Tea Pots, Kit. Pcs., Primitive Carpenters Tool Box, Kero Lamps, Military Canteens, White w/Brown Top Finger Jugs & Crocks, Brown Finger Jugs & Crocks, Baskets, Picnic Baskets, Hal McCoy Purinton Roseville Mason China, Occ’l Japan German Bennington Water Pitchers, 23 Pcs. Of Ashton Drake Porc’l Dolls, Winnie the Pooh – Eeyore – Tigger – Lion King Coll. Plates, Flowered Tea Set (Fenton), 8 w/ Germany Coffee Mugs, China Fig., 50’s Glass Refrig. Containers w/Lids & Water Bottles, Wire Top Pt. Qt. Jars, Porc’l Light Fix. – 3 Sing. – 4 Dbl & 1 Triple, Coors Clock, 3 Lg. Heilemans Old Style Beer Framed Pictures 37” x 30”, 23” x 31”, 24” x 29” & Beer Sign, Rolling Pins, Wal. Folding Card Table, Sm. Wal. Telephone Table w/Chair, Glass Butter Churn, Wooden Cabbage Cutter, Wooden & Metal Cobbler Set, Tramp Art, Pictures & Frames, Swing. Frames, 3 Planters w/Art, Flowers from Rita Crundwell, Several Soda Fountain Syrup Dispensers, Porc’l w/Marble Front, Lots of 50’s, 60’s Era Necklaces, Broaches, Earrings & More! Beaded Purses (1 Made in France) Tobacco Tins Incl.: Lucky Strike, Half & Half, Dills Best, Revelation, Prince Albert, Sunbeam Elec. Iron w/Metal Travel Case, Gamblers Canes Several Glass & Tin Wash Boards, Glav. Water Cans, High Chair Wicker Childs Chair, Shoulder Yoke, Sing. & Dbl. Ox. Yoke, Wooden Handle Kit. Tools, Wooden Boxes & Crates, Sprinkle Cans, Wire Horse Muszel, JD Hand Corn Sheller, 1933 Worlds Fair Water Bottle, Hoosier S & P (Green), Hall Tea Pots, Piggy Banks, Kingwood #216 Cyl. Wood Stove, Glass Door Kit. Hutch, Waynes Coating Glass Door Kit. Hutch, Aluim. Kit. Plates, Lg. Circus Wooden Mallet, Fisher Price Photograph & Toys, Whist Duplicate Card Set, 1920 Nat’l Geographic In Binders, 40’s American Home, 40’s Better Homes & Garden, 40’s/50’s Good Housekeeping, 70’s/80’s Toys & Games, Lamps, Weeble Wobble, Pine 5-Draw Chest, Radio Shock Dog Collar (2 Collars), Lawn Aerator

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2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, Low Mileage

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4x4

1992 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible 1991 Jaguar Like New, 68,000 Miles

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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 2006 Chrysler 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 firm 858212-1952 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

AUTOMOBILES

905

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S.U.V.S

909

2005 Ford Escape, V6, FWD New tires.

Sun roof, Very good cond. $6500. 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

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 130,620k- Clean, well maintained, air cond., front/rear, electric side doors, lift gate, remote start, hitch, two new tires. $5,700 negotiable 815-284-7823

4X4S

912

2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4.

Runs well. GM rebuilt diesel engine, camper shell with roof rack, $10,900.

Call 815-535-3884 2013 GMC Sierra pickup, V8 extended cab, SLT 4wd. cap, Fiberglass 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 Estate.

Jones $34,500/obo. Call 815-284-2398.

PARTS & ACC.

925

Bullitt Chrome Wheels 17'x9' fits Mustang & other Ford cars. Like New $500. Call 815-284-6192

MOTORCYCLES

935

1984 Honda GL 1200 Aspencade fully loaded. $1500 OBO 815-440-2802 2008 Harley 1200 Davidson Sportster Custom, low miles, $5,000 815-499-9409

MOTORCYCLES

935

2004 HD Road King, exc. cond.

Many extras. S&S cam & power commander. $11,000/ obo. 815-585-4185 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 Harley Davidson, mint cond., special edition Screaming Eagle dyna., 7,900 mi., pd. $27,000, asking $12,900 / obo.

815-9859358 2009 Zuma 125 Scooter, low mileage, $1800 815-284-8321 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide, 2,312 mi., warranty left on it, $17,500 815-4410841

BOATS/MOTORS

940

16 ft. 1984 Champion Bass Boat, 150hp, runs good, red metallic,$3,500 /obo 815-716-6347 16 ft. V bottom fishing boat; 2013 25hp Mercury outboard; 2013 Yacht Club trailer includes 55lb. trolling motor & Eagle 320 fish finder $4,800 obo 815-440-1296 16' Conroy ski boat, 80HP Merc, tilt, trim, walk thru windshield. Will sell for $1500 or trade for ATV. Call 815441-7636.

1986 Alumacraft 16' w/ Shorelander trailer, 1992 40hp Suzuki motor, new trolling motor, fishfinder, $3995 / obo 815-225-5113 1993 Mariah Shaba Open Bow-wsun deck, 350 Magnum Merc. I/O Custom Trailer $7000/obo Call 815-994-2465 & leave message.

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2002 Carriage Cameo travel trailer, $15,000/obo.

815-438-2625 or 815-213-1001.

2003 Montana 5th wheel with 3 glide outs. Nice & clean. $19,000. Pull vehicle available. Call 815-590-0231.

2004 30' Majestic

by Four Winds.

Great condition, new tires, Onan generator, sleeps eight, 96,646 miles. $17,500 obo Amboy 815-631-3977

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2007 Coachman 38' camper, elect.

2010 Ingersol Rand Golf cart 48 volt. New batteries, charger & tires.

On seasonal lot 203 Timberlake Resort. Enjoy rest of the year on us! $14,000. Call 815499-1606 2007 Sprinter Pull Camper, 12' slide, sleeps 6, very nice cond., 25' long. $7500 815-4413138 2013 Starcraft Travel Star, 24 ft., u-shaped dinette slide, mini refrigerator outside. Like new. $16,000 815590-2940 Fleetwood 1995 Southwind Storm 30ft Class A Motor home ChevyChassis 454 cu. in. 6 New Tires New Starter New H.W. Tank New T.V. Computer station New Auto Tow Dolly.

Very Good Cond.

Mileage 68,000 $10,500 815-973-4590

NEW TODAY ★★ For Sale: ★★ Big Tex Trailer, 77”x14', w/ spare & tie downs, exc. cond. $1400/obo 815-626-1056

AUTOS WANTED

960

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