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War on heroin faces a new battle: The budget Local law enforcement leaders say Rauner veto could cripple efforts to fight addiction

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

DIXON – The decision by Gov. Bruce Rauner to cut a key provision from a bill intended to help opiate addicts could be

“crippling” to efforts of local law enforcement agencies, officials say.

In Rauner’s amendatory veto Monday of the bipartisan bill, he eliminated a requirement that Medicaid cover heroin addiction treatment, as well as

anti-overdose and addictiontreatment medications.

It’s a move that, unless threefifths of the House and the Senate vote to override it, would be immensely damaging to a new program spearheaded

by PRISM of Lee County. The

program allows opiate addicts to – without fear of legal action – show up at the Dixon Police Department, turn over their paraphernalia and drugs, and ask for help.

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EDUCATION

DIXON

Enrollment at Sauk declines

On the road to success

College working on ways to reverse downward trend

Riders have LOTS to be thankful for as local Greyhound routes are off to a good start

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

DIXON – Enrollment is on the decline at Sauk Valley Community College, and it’s costing the college money.

Sauk reported 1,895 students are enrolled this semester, 313 fewer than last fall, when 2,208 students were enrolled at the 2-year college – and fewer students hitting the books means less money on the college’s books. The college is losing about $350,000, or 7.4 percent of tuition revenue, compared to this time last year.

“The funding from the college comes from local tax support, from the state – in theory – and tuition,” said Dave Hellmich, Dave president at Sauk. “I’m conHellmich cerned with how much money we have brought into the college in terms of tuition this year compared to last fall.”

The decline is something of a good news-bad news story. While fewer students is bad news for the college, it means there’s good news for the economy.

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

DIXON – Local transportation officials are making a lot of connections with their new bus route.

The new Interstate 88 Greyhound Bus route is nearing its third full month of usage, and already they’re surprised and excited at how many people are catching a ride.

Launched in June, service features four daily routes from Davenport to Chicago, with Dixon being one of five stops along the way.

The Dixon-based LeeOgle Transportation System obtained federal funding to launch the program, which was years in the making, LOTS executive director Jaime Blatti said.

So far, the number of passengers using the Greyhound route is promising, she said.

“We were all pleasantly surprised and excited with the preliminary ridership reports,” Blatti said. “It shows there is a great need for this service.”

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Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Jaime Blatti, executive director of the Lee-Ogle Transportation System, stands inside a Greyhound Connect bus Tuesday that was parked in front of the Reagan Transit Center in Dixon. BELOW: A Greyhound Connect bus leaves the Reagan Transit Center in Dixon on Tuesday afternoon.

Westwood project almost finished Another project will begin soon

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

STERLING – One project at Westwood Fitness and Sports Center should wrap up before the end of the year, and a more ambitious undertaking to resurrect a long-dormant building will begin soon.

Though the $335,000 elevator project on Building 3 has inconvenienced the public – sending people to a side door while a vestibule was built near the front entrance – the elevator that will reach the building’s mezzanine will be finished this year.

“We’ve had the plans approved, and the permitting is in order,” Park District Director Larry Schuldt said, adding that the district is just waiting on “some things we had to order.”

Building 3, built in 2002, has eight courts used primarily for basketball and volleyball. The building is also used for track meets, soccer, flag football, and special events such as expositions, meetings, and trade shows.

Building 2 The much larger $1.1 million renovation project at Westwood’s Building 2 will be done in phases.

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In June, the route had an estimated 380 total passengers. In Dixon, 18 boarded buses and 22 people got off in the city.

The numbers rose to 468 in July, with 42 boarding and 33 disembarking in Dixon. Those numbers should rise again for August, Blatti said.

The intent of the program, she said, is to connect people in rural Dixon to the rest of the country. Most of the passengers use the bus to reach major cities, like Atlanta, Milwaukee and Omaha, Nebraska. Blatti said she sold a ticket for a trip to Mississippi on Monday. “It’s not so much getting you to Chicago,� she said. “It’s after you get to Chicago, what other meaningful connections are there to get you to Dallas or Tucson or Myrtle Beach? When we set up these routes, it’s not as simple as how long it takes to get from Rochelle

By the numbers

Total June estimate: 380 passengers • 18 boarded in Dixon; 22 got off in Dixon Total July estimate: 468 passengers • 42 boarded in Dixon; 33 got off in Dixon 92 percent of all passengers have gone to or come from Chicago to DeKalb. When we get to Chicago or Davenport, it’s about how many different buses can we take and to where. “We’re offering people in the rural community like Dixon the opportunity to get national.â€?

After a “soft launch,� during which passengers could buy tickets online only, Blatti said tickets now also are being sold at the Ronald Reagan Transit Center at 210 E. Progress Drive in Dixon.

Most passengers travel to and from Chicago, which Blatti called a “major Midwest transportation hub.� Data estimates show that 92

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

The Greyhound Connect bus, seen here in front of Reagan Transit Center in Dixon on Tuesday, gives passengers a comfortable and safe ride while also supplying Wi-Fi access. The Connect buses are also handicap accessible. percent of the 850 passengers in June and July went to or left from the Windy City.

The program offers four bus routes now (two in each direction) that hit Dixon at 8 a.m., 9:55 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 7 p.m., with other stops in Naper-

ville, DeKalb, Rochelle and Moline. The heaviest concentration of passengers is on the middle two routes – 301 of July’s riders were on Dixon’s 9:55 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. routes.

Early usage has program affiliates thinking

about the route’s full potential. And as football season approaches, LOTS is looking at DeKalb’s Northern Illinois University Huskies as being a major draw for sports fans. Some discussion involves adding a fifth bus route to accommo-

date an expected usage spike. Or Greyhound might start to use larger buses to carry the expected surge in passengers.

Because this is a federally funded pilot program, Blatti said, the numbers are important to show that buses are a useful mechanism to Dixon and other communities. It has 2 years to show the Federal Transportation Administration that it’s a worthwhile endeavor to continue to fund.

That’s another reason popularity at the onset is a promising sign. Blatti hopes to remove the “pilot� label and make this a permanent program. “We’re dealing with government money,� she said. “The government wants to know that they’re getting the best bang for their buck. With this project as a 2-year pilot project, the goal is to do really good in 2 years so the government says, ‘Wow, look how good this is doing. Let’s continue to fund it.’�

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POLICE Sterling Police

Boy, 16, of Sterling; 7:33 a.m. Monday at Sixth Avenue and East 19th Street; squealing or screeching of tires; released with promise to comply.

Christopher K. Nelson, 43, of Sterling; 3:23 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of West Third Street; retail theft less than $300; given notice to appear in court.

Guadalupe Miniel, 45, of Rock Falls; 7:38 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of East Fourth Street; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – contempt (non-payment); posted bond.

Boy, 17, of Sterling; 5:57 p.m. Monday at East Ninth Street and First Avenue; failure to yield or stop at an intersection; released with promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police

Evelia M. Thompson, 47, of Sterling; 7:24 a.m. Monday in the 1000 block of West

Second Street; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Cecilia T. Fitzhugh, 61, of Amboy; 12:51 p.m. Monday in the 1800 block of Dixon Avenue; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Cary L. Cunningham, 41, of Streator; 6:47 a.m.

Monday in the 1700 block of 14th Avenue; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Daegan J. Wharff, 19, of Rock Falls; 5 p.m. Monday at West 18th Street and 14th Avenue; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given notice to appear in court.

Amboy Police Robert M. Stichter, 28, of Dixon; 7:45 a.m. Tuesday at Mason Avenue and Provost Street; improper use of electronic communication device – cellphone; given citation, posted bond, and released.

Oregon Police

Allison M. O’Brien, 31, of Oregon; 6:49 a.m. Friday at Sixth and Franklin streets; disobeying a stop sign; given citation.

John L. Strader, 27, of Sterling; 12:31 p.m. Friday; driving while license revoked; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Michaela L. Greenwalt, 21, of Dixon; 9:35 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of North Fourth Street; operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given citation.

Josilyn B. Foster, 32, of Dixon; 4:23 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of South Fourth Street; failure to

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Brooke A. Whiles, 35, of Sterling; 3:39 p.m. Monday at state Route 40 and Science Ridge Road in Whiteside County; failure to yield at a stop intersection; given notice to appear in court.

Edwina O’Neal, 32, of Berwyn; 7:08 p.m. Sunday at intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Moline Road in Whiteside County; driving while suspended; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

Ivan M. Rodriguez-Hernandez, 28, of Newton, North Carolina; 5:37 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; no valid driver’s license; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

Johnathon R. Parker, 25, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; 11:35 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 39 in Lee County; Kendall County warrant for failure to appear; held at Lee County Jail.

Johnathon Woods, 39, of Sterling; 11:34 p.m. Sunday at Locust Street and Miller Road in Sterling; driving while license suspended, improper lighting; given individual bond and notice to appear in court.

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Todd A. Conley, 47, of Dixon; 3:48 p.m. Monday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Curtis M. Martin, 31, of Rockford; 11:23 a.m. Monday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

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Constence N. Jones, 23, of Rockford; 11:07 a.m. Friday; warrant for contempt; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

reduce speed to avoid an accident; given citation.

Caleb S. Frigerio, 42, of Willowbrook; 8:15 p.m.

Saturday in the 600 block of North Fourth Street; operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given citation.

Samira Arapovic, 43, of Machesney Park; 9:12 p.m.

Saturday in the 100 block of South Fourth Street; use of a cellphone while driving; given citation.

Joshua C. Wiggins, 23, of Ashton; 12:40 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of North Fourth Street; operating an uninsured motor vehicle; given citation.

Justin T. Smothers, 26, of Amboy; 1:13 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of East Washington Street; driving while license revoked, driving under the influence of alcohol, obstructing a peace officer, possession of marijuana less than 30 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia; taken to Ogle County Jail.

James M. Burke Jr., 37, of Rockford; 3:08 p.m. Sunday; violation of order of protection; taken to Ogle County Jail.

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Monday in a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 3800 block of South Watertown Road.

Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies and Oregon Fire personnel responded at 4:18 p.m.

A Dodge pickup truck driven

by Zachery Strader, 18, of Oregon, was northbound on Watertown Road when Strader lost control of the vehicle. The truck entered the west ditch, which caused the vehicle to overturn.

Strader and his passenger, Megan Winch, 18, of Rochelle, were treated at the

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DIXON | RITA CRUNDWELL UPDATE

Government tracking down other assets Not every piece worth enough to seize, store, sell

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

DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Just because it belonged to Rita Crundwell doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time.

Jason Wojdylo, chief inspector of the U.S. Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Asset Forfeiture Division, recently traveled all the way to Oklahoma to see a sad-

dle once given as a gift by the imprisoned Dixon embezzler, who still owes the city tens of millions of dollars.

After inspecting it, Wojdylo said, it was deemed to be of enough value to seize.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always the case, though. Wojdylo has turned away other items â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including saddles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have resale value, or because they would cost too much to store to net a profit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be in a position where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re spending money and losing money just to seize an

asset,â&#x20AC;? he said. He cited as an example a 1990s Crundwell pickup with 120,000 miles Rita on it that Crundwell was not well maintained, and would have cost more to move and store than could be recouped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do a cost-benefit analysis,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know I can store a saddle and not incur any costs, unlike a pickup truck, where we have to store it at an impound and incur a daily fee. In many cases, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seize those

types of assets because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost-prohibitive.â&#x20AC;?

At this point, the government is wrapping up two claims on Crundwell property filed in federal court â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one by her longtime boyfriend, Jim McKillips, and the other

by Percott Co. representative Bruce Lans. Percott operates Meri-J Ranch in Beloit, Wisconsin, where Crundwell stabled some of her horses and where McKillips is manager.

After those matters are settled, the property that Judge Phillip Reinhard ordered in May to be forfeited will go up for auction.

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filings are coming, Wojdylo said, including motions to obtain property from Crundwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horse association affiliations. Meanwhile, the government has obtained her 20-percent interest in property co-owned by family members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still in a holding pattern with that,â&#x20AC;?

Wojdylo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government continues to work through its disposition. We hope to have [the land asset situation] resolved in the next 40 to 60 days.â&#x20AC;?

In short, Wojdylo said, Crundwell-related asset seizures are far from over.

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Illinois State Fair drew fewer than 412,000 people SPRINGFIELD (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Illinois State Fair officials report fewer than 412,000 people attended this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair.

The fair announced the low turnout for the 11-day event Tuesday despite what it called near perfect weather conditions. It provided no explanation for the figure that was less than half the 961,000 who attended the fair as recently as 2 years ago.

The fair says the $1.36 million in gate and parking revenue during this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair fell $55,000 short of the amount taken in last year.

It says grandstand entertainment brought in an estimated $1.9 million,

the second-highest grossing lineup in state fair history, with ticket sales topping 51,000.

The fair says the highest daily attendance this year was achieved on the first Saturday, Aug. 14, with more than 70,000 people passing through the gates.

State reports registration of marijuana dispensary SPRINGFIELD (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Illinois regulators have announced the registration of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first medical marijuana dispensary.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional announced Tuesday the first registered dispensary is called Harbory. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s located in the

southern Illinois city of Marion.

Registration means the industry is one step closer to sales. But so far no growers have products to sell.

Sales are expected later this year.

The dispensary in Marion has completed the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registration process, including an inspection. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now licensed to operate when medical marijuana becomes available.

The department says dispensaries will continue to be registered on a rolling basis. Once approved, dispensary names and addresses will be posted on the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

Dispensary employees must be licensed under a separate process before a dispensary opens for business.

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Emanuel: Proposed designs are changing CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Design plans are being updated for a museum proposed on Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lakefront by movie producer George Lucas, according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

On Monday, Emanuel wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide any details of the Lucas Museum redesign, but he said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the process of finalizing the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working through an interactive process with the community. But it will stay true to my goals for any cultural, educational or anything weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on in parks that it will be open, accessible and green,â&#x20AC;? Emanuel told reporters at an unrelated event at the Woodson Regional Library in the Washington Heights neighborhood.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Emanuel also stressed that there will be plenty of green space to coincide with the 50 acres of nature preserve land at nearby Northerly Island and other neighboring museums.

Since the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Warsâ&#x20AC;? creator chose Chicago as the host last year, the project has hit snags, including a lawsuit brought by a parks group

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This file architectural rendering provided by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art shows the initial design of the planned facility along Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lakefront. Design plans are being updated, according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide details, but said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the process of finalizing the project. that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want land near Lake Michigan used.

Later legislators fasttracked a measure allowing Chicago to build museums on â&#x20AC;&#x153;formerly submergedâ&#x20AC;? lands. The parks group objected to some proposed sites for President Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum because of such land use. Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foundation has chosen Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Side for the library.

Plans for the Lucas Museum showed a futuristic design by Chinese architect Ma Yansong. But the design faced criticism from some Chicago resi-

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Emanuel was asked on Monday whether he thought Maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original design was ugly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No ... Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bold museum. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a statement. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true to Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history on architecture of making bold statements,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna stay true â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is also true of the [new] design that

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The government is on the verge of filing a motion for final forfeiture, Wojdylo said.

Crundwell owes the city $53 million in restitution, only $9.5 million of which the government has collected by selling her possessions.

A money judgment for about $53 million was also issued, meaning the government can go after about $106 million total in Crundwell assets, current or future. The city also has received about $30 million in a lawsuit settlement with its former auditors and bank.

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OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rebecca Huntley will retire next year after nearly 30 years in public service, the last 18 as Ogle County clerk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for me to do something else with my life after serving the citizens of Ogle County for 29 years,â&#x20AC;? the 54-year-old Republican said.

If all goes according to plan, her last day on the job will be March 18, 3 days after the primary election.

At that point, more than 2 years will remain on the 4-year term she won less than a year ago. She hopes board members will appoint the person who wins the Republican primary to fill her seat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to leave office in a manner that my replacement can be elected,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Huntley said serving in government was the career she wanted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a political science major at the [University of Illinois],â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to serve in elected

government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate the opportunity to serve the people of Rebecca Ogle CounHuntley ty as clerk and recorder for 18 years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been an awesome experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really enjoyed Election Day. Depending on the election, 8,000 to 25,000 people have been able to cast a vote and participate in our democracy. The next day I would look back and think how I was able to be part of the big picture of electing a president or nominating a governor.â&#x20AC;?

Huntley began her public service career by serving 5 years on the county board. Then, for 6 years, she was the victim-witness advocate for the Ogle County stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, the first person to hold that job.

She was elected county clerk in November 1998, and re-elected four times, most recently in November 2014. Before that, she was the legal advocate for Hope, a domestic violence shelter in Rochelle, where she grew up.

She lives in Chana with her husband, Kim. They have two grown sons.

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OBITUARIES Dr. Warren E. ‘Doc’ Bohnhoff MORRISON – Dr. Warren E. “Doc” Bohnhoff, 86, of Morrison, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at his home. He was a veterinarian in Morrison and Whiteside County. He later was a dairy nutritionist.

Doc was born Sept. 17, 1928, in Plymouth, Wisconsin, the son of Albert A. and Meada (Kaeding) Bohnhoff. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Doc married Rebecca C. Cureton. He married Bonnie K. (Card) Martin on Nov. 16, 1984, in Morrison. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; one daughter, Nancy (Jerry Smith) Bohnhoff of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one son, Brian Bohnhoff of Zephyrhills, Florida; two stepsons, Robert (Laura) Martin of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and John (Brenda) Martin of Morrison; two

stepdaughters, Wendy (Sonny) Sanders of Marion and Laurie (Guy) Kimura of Irvine, California; 12 stepgrandchildren; seven step-greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Pearl Bilgo and Helen Riley; and two brothers, Roy Bohnhoff and Wilbur Bohnhoff.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison, with the Rev. Mark Winkelman, senior pastor, and the Rev. Mike Winkelman, associate pastor, co-officiating.

Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

Memorials have been established to St. Peter Lutheran Church and Morrison Lions Club.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

OREGON – James A. “Jim” Hinkle, 60, a lifelong Oregon resident, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 23, 1955, in Oregon, the son of Harry H. and Dollie Mae (Miller) Hinkle. Jim was a 1973 graduate of Oregon High School, and attended Rock Valley College and Salano College in California, playing football at all three. He worked for many years in sales for E.D. Etnyre Co. in Oregon. Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing, and coached junior tackle football for more than 10 years in Oregon.

He is survived by his

son, Matthew Hinkle of Oregon; stepdaughters, Amanda Van Oosten and Ashley Van Oosten; both of Oregon; grandson, Kylar Early; sister, Beverly Huston of Byron; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jack Harvath.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon. A private family service will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Visit farrellhollandgale. com to send condolences.

great-grandchildren, Ray Jasper, Rebecca Thompson, Rachel Akins, Robert Jasper, and Catherine Jasper; nine great-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-granddaughters.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, the Rev. Jack W. Jasper; and a grandson, Derek Jasper.

A visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Graveside services will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Her grandson, the Rev. Ryan Jasper, will officiate.

Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Visit chapelhilldixon. com to send condolences.

Flora M. Chamberlain PROPHETSTOWN – Flora M. Chamberlain, 95, of Prophetstown, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. She was employed at Lockheed Martin for 30 years.

Flora was born Nov. 28, 1919, in Tallahassee, Florida, the daughter of Marvin and Flora (Grimes) Smith. She married Peter Verheul in Holland. He preceded her in death.

Flora later married Charles Hardesty.

Survivors include her

granddaughter, Cynthia Bittner of Lyndon, and three great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Carolyn Wickerd.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 9 to 10 a.m.

Saturday and a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, 46 Grove St., Prophetstown, with Don Johnston, chaplain, officiating.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

PROPHETSTOWN – Nicole Elizabeth VanDeVelde, 26, of Prophetstown, went to be with her loved ones in heaven on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, after being involved in a car accident.

Nicole was a beautiful young woman, inside and out.

Her smile alone would help brighten even the darkest days. She had a kind soul, loving spirit, and a softness about her that drew people in.

Nicole loved her family and friends immensely.

She had many special friends who were like “sisters.” Her pride and joy was her son, Parker Allen Lindskog, who shares the same spark

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Robert L. Thompson of Amboy, 9-11 a.m. at East Grove Union Church in Amboy.

Sarah E. “Betty” Fry, formerly of Sterling, 6-8 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Betty J. Billings of Rock Falls, 7-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Today’s funerals: Robert L. Thompson of Amboy, 11 a.m. at East Grove Union Church in Amboy.

Hilda Buis-Vandermyde of Morrison, 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison.

Betty J. Billings of Rock Falls, 7 p.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Thursday visitations: Doris R. Blake of Mount Morris, 10-11 a.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church in Mount Morris.

Mary L. Hunter of Ashton, 10-11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Veva T. Glesner of Dixon, 11 a.m.-noon at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Wesley E. Leech of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Thursday funerals: Sarah E. “Betty” Fry, formerly of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Doris R. Blake of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at Disciples United Methodist Church in Mount Morris.

Mary L. Hunter of Ashton, 11 a.m. memorial service at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Veva T. Glessner of Dixon, graveside service, noon at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

Friday visitations: James A. “Jim” Hinkle of Oregon, 4-6 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Warren E. “Doc” Bohnhoff of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Friday funeral: Wesley E. Leech of Morrison, 10:30 a.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

Saturday visitations: Flora M. Chamberlain of Prophetstown, gathering of family and friends, 9-10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Dean W. Shippert of Dixon, 10-10:45 a.m., with the rosary recited at 10:45 a.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Nicole E. VanDeVelde of Prophetstown, 1-4 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Saturday funerals: Flora M. Chamberlain of Prophetstown, 10 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Dean W. Shipert of Dixon, 11 a.m. Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Warren E. “Doc” Bohnhoff of Morrison, 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison.

Nicole E. VanDeVelde of Prophetstown, 4 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Jeanne A. Price Aug. 28, 1941 - Aug. 19, 2015 SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. – Jeanne Anne Price, a former longtime resident of Sierra Vista, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015.

Jeanne was a 20-year civil service employee, a doting grandmother, a member of the Red Hat Society, and an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Sterling.

Jeanne is survived by her son, Tim Price, her daughter-in-law, Eve Price, and her granddaughter, Lauren Price, all of Rumson, New Jersey. She also is survived by her brother, Robert Murphy of Stronghurst; and her sister, Sherry

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In 1991, the park district acquired the building that dates back to the late 1970s. Its four courts were used mainly for tennis, but as interest in the sport declined, youth programs moved into the space.

There wasn’t much traffic in the building, however, so when it came time to fix a leaky roof, a decision was made in 2010 to close it to the public.

The park district has used the building for storage, but circumstances arose that prompted the board to re-evaluate its use.

When turf was put in the main building, some court space was lost.

Basketball and volleyball players were displaced, driving the decision to resurrect Building 2.

The first phase of the project is replacement

Flanagan of Iowa City, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Ruth Murphy; her husband of 43 years, James R. Price, chief warrant officer, retired; her son, James D. Price; and her granddaughter, Haley N. Price.

A memorial service for Jeanne will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at Jensen’s Sierra Vista Mortuary in Sierra Vista.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Visit jensensmortuary. com to send condolences.

Joyce Wilkins FULTON – Joyce Wilkins, 68, of Fulton, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at her home.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton handled arrangements.

Vickie L. Helfrich STERLING – Vickie Lynn Helfrich, 60, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, at her home.

McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

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in his blue eyes as his mother did.

Nicole left behind her son; her parents, Kevin and Shari VanDeVelde; brother, Wesley (Amanda) VanDeVelde; nieces, Lacey and Kayleigh; a nephew, Weston; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.

Those welcoming Nicole to heaven are both sets of paternal grandparents, an uncle, her godmother, and friends.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, and the funeral at 4 p.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, 46 Grove St., Prophetstown.

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Veva T. Glessner DIXON – Veva T. Glessner, 99, of Dixon, passed away at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Nov. 10, 1915, in Haswell, Colorado, to Noah and Nettie A. (Bennett) Adams. Veva was educated in the Dixon public schools. She married Roy V. Glessner on June 16, 1948, in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1995. Veva had been an inspector at Borden and a homemaker. She was a member of Pine Creek Independent Church in Polo.

She is survived by a daughter in-law, Marva Jasper of rural Polo; two grandsons, the Rev. Ryan Jasper of Dixon and Raymond (Robin) Jasper of Round Lake Beach; five

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Schuldt said the shell will be up yet this year, and in the next 6 to 12 months, the restroom facility will be completed.

“It will be mid- to late2016 before the building is opened up for public use,” Schuldt said.

Both building projects are being funded entirely with donations.

So long, algae Also, Schuldt reported the Thomas Park pond is free of algae, a few weeks after it was dredged. Some beautification plans will be set in motion yet this fall, and the pond will be stocked with fish.

“We will start doing turf restoration around the Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com pond right after Labor Workers attach the roof on Building 2 in July at Westwood Fitness and Sports Day,” Schuldt said.

Huge piles of fill from Center in Sterling. the dredging process are of the roof and side Work will begin soon to rooms or locker rooms drying out at the back of walls. Three subsequent address what historically in this building,” Schuldt the park; the dirt evenphases will include rest- had been a big inconve- said. “An addition will be tually will be used at the built to house that, so we former Northwestern rooms, heating, lighting, nience at the building.

“We’ve never had rest- can keep all four courts.” Steel and Wire site. sidewalks, and ramps.

IN BRIEF Director: Giraffe death a ‘terrible loss’ for Niabi Zoo COAL VALLEY (AP) – Officials at a western Illinois zoo say a 12-year-old female giraffe has died.

Niabi Zoo officials say “Mimi” the giraffe died around 1 a.m. Monday.

The body has been sent to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine where a veterinary pathologist will complete a necropsy.

Director Marc Heinzman says it’s a terrible loss for the zoo.

Mimi had been under the care of veterinary staff after zoo staff noticed she wasn’t ruminating or “chewing cud” properly.

Heinzman says giraffes have a four-chambered stomach and get nutrients by chewing and regurgitating their food until it’s fully digested.

In July, the zoo euthanized a giraffe calf named Genesis who wasn’t able to recover from a leg injury.

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The departments then will work together to place them in one of 10 beds available each month at treatment facilities throughout the state and in Florida.

Currently, Chief Danny Langloss and Lee C o u n t y Sheriff John Simonton, in obtaining the beds, have to disDanny cuss finan- Langloss cials with the treatment facilities.

One method of payment they now accept is Medicaid.

If the bill becomes law with Rauner’s amendment, those facilities will no longer take Medicaid.

“That would be devastating,” Langloss said.

“That would be really crippling.”

Simonton echoed his statement.

“We’ve been struggling to find some of these places anyway ... so that we can place [addicts] immediately,” Simonton said. “Unfortunately, with [Rauner’s] decision, I don’t know how many more are going to be willing to do this with-

out knowing they will be financially compensated.

“The chief and I are looking at [funding the program] with regard to the drug funds that come back to the city and the county ... but again, there’s not necessarily enough of that to go around, depending on how long treatment is going to be.

“These p e o p l e need treatJohn ment, and Simonton if they don’t have money for it – it’s going to be very difficult.”

Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, voted yes on the original legislation.

But he said that if it comes down to an override vote, he wasn’t sure which way he would go.

“My initial impression is that we’re still very close to an agreement,” he said. “I think the good news is that there’s agreement on the vast majority of the items that were laid out in the heroin bill. ... Everyone knows we need to do something to address the heroin crisis, but maybe there are still a couple of sticking points.”

IN BRIEF Home prices rise 5 percent in June WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. home prices rose solidly in June, another sign of health in the housing market.

The Standard & Poor’s/ Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 5 percent from a year earlier, a slight improvement on May’s 4.9 percent increase, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.

Prices rose 10.2 percent in Denver, 9.5 percent in San Francisco and 8.2 percent in Dallas. Chicago posted the smallest gain, just 1.4 percent.

Strong sales have been lifting prices. The National Association of Realtors said last week that sales of existing homes rose 2 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.59 million, the fastest pace since February 2007.

Still, some uncertainties weigh on the housing market. The Federal Reserve is considering whether to raise shortterm interest rates, a move that might send mortgage rates higher.

For now, the average rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages remains below 4 percent.

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Sandy Muller has her picture taken Tuesday by her husband, Derek, as the two toured the de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton. The tourists from Brisbane, Australia, are in the area for the next few days.

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“As the economy improves, enrollment goes down,” said Steve Nunez, dean of instructional research and planning. “If there is a job available for students, most of the time, they would rather just work than go to a community college.”

The current jobless rate is 5.2 percent in Whiteside County and 4.8 percent in Lee County. The unemployment rate doubled during the recession, when community college enrollment was at an alltime high statewide.

Another reason for the decline: a drop in enrollment in high schools.

The number of seniors in the seven largest high schools in the district has declined by 11 percent since 2004.

And that means there are fewer students to recruit, Nunez said.

Hellmich said there’s no short-term fix to the enrollment decrease.

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“If there was, we would be doing it,” he said.

But that doesn’t mean the college isn’t trying.

College officials have been meeting with area superintendents to create more opportunities for dual-credit enrollment, which decreased by 37 percent from last year.

“We are going to be changing the course management system to put more courses online,” Hellmich said.

“The hope is we will be able to increase enrollment online.”

Hellmich has also been in discussions with Doug Baker, president of Northern Illinois University, about a partner-

ship through which NIU would offer classes at Sauk.

Hellmich would like to see more Sauk students transfer to other colleges, especially NIU. “Last year, we took students to NIU to participate in campus activities,” Hellmich said.

“Research shows our students excel when they transfer to another school.”

Enrollment at Highland Community College in Freeport also decreased, but by only a few students – from 1,700 last fall to 1,685 this year.

“We are pleased to be 0.9 percent down in headcount,” said Liz Gerber, vice president

of student development at the college. “In 2008 and 2009, Highland was experiencing some of the highest enrollment trends ever. It’s been a downward trend ever since.”

One reason Highland is able to maintain its enrollment is added programs. The college has created 13 new courses, which generated 108 students.

The courses are part of a handful of new programs at Highland, which include criminal justice, mass communication, and hospitality management.

“We feel like the new programs are key,” Gerber said.

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EDITORIAL | ‘FIXING ILLINOIS’

If it ain’t fixed, read up on it A ugust is the first anniversary of the launch of Sauk Valley Media’s community book-reading project for “Fixing Illinois,” by James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson.

Along with encouraging people to read the fix-it book for state government, our editorial board partnered with Sauk Valley Community College to host the authors at a Sauk Valley Symposium in October.

In the intervening year, unfortunately, Illinois appears no closer to being “fixed.” In fact, in the 57th day without a state budget for the new fiscal year, one could argue that state government is more dysfunctional than ever.

People may point the

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Remember SVM’s “Fixing Illinois” bookreading project from 2014? Well, last time we checked, Illinois wasn’t fixed yet. Your local library should now have a copy of “Fixing Illinois.” Check it out.

finger of blame wherever they wish – the Legislature, the governor, one political party or the other – but the state’s long-standing structural problems in government remain – solutions for which are proposed in “Fixing Illinois.”

Because the book remains apropos, we decided to donate copies of “Fixing Illinois” to area libraries that did not already have one: Amboy, Ashton, Chadwick, Franklin Grove, Milledgeville, Morrison,

Mount Morris, Ohio, Polo, Prophetstown, Sterling, and Walnut. (Public libraries in Dixon, Oregon and Rock Falls already had it on their shelves, according to online catalogs, as did Sauk Valley Community College.)

People who read the book last year came away with a better understanding of the state’s numerous problems and some possible solutions to them.

Well, the state is in even deeper trouble now.

Bills are going unpaid.

57 days

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

Many departments and agencies – and the people they serve – are hurting.

We encourage the public to visit the local library, read “Fixing Illinois,” and become better informed on what it will take to set things right.

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Inspirational lesson in true heroism Americans, Brit show the world how it’s done The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board

American tourists and friends Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler didn’t wake up one morning last week with thoughts of becoming heroes.

Heroism stems from circumstances, when average people arise to perform uncommon actions in the midst of adversity.

These Americans’ circumstances? They were aboard a highspeed train Friday from Amsterdam to Paris, along with Ayoub ElKhazzani, a 26-year-old Moroccan wielding an AK-47, a pistol and a blade.

The men had decisions of a lifetime to make. Do they cower in fear and face certain death, or do they resist at the risk of

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

being killed in the aisles?

In an instant, they, along with British businessman Chris Norman, rushed and tackled the gunman, ending an attack that could have turned into a massacre.

And, over the weekend, they received the Legion d’Honneur from France’s president Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace, congratulations from President Barack Obama, and the smiling approval from millions worldwide.

COULD WE HAVE been as brave or as selfless as these men, or those passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93, who sacrificed their lives to thwart a bigger 9/11 terrorist plot? It is difficult to say, but this much is certain: Vigilance matters, and seconds count.

Sadly, such life-threatening moments have occurred in movie theaters, malls, schools, hotels, office buildings, military bases, and even

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Society needs more true heroes, people like Skarlatos, Sadler and Stone, who displayed deeply rooted character and selflessness.

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outside police headquarters. No place where people congregate is 100 percent safe.

Still, every attack on innocent people is a rebuke of the canons of civil society. The train attack leaves us wondering whether security at train stations should have been tighter, whether global intelligence agencies missed signs of a possible terrorist attack.

El-Khazzani, who had been identified as a radical Islamist, reportedly

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traveled recently to Syria to acquire weapons, yet managed to board a heavily traveled train with enough weaponry and ammunition to kill hundreds.

And he may have, had it not been for the quick actions of a National Guardsman, an Air Force serviceman, and a college student, all sharing a vacation in Europe.

Now the trio is globally celebrated, though Sadler says they were only responding to a crisis. “The gunman would have been successful if my friend Spencer had not gotten up,” he said.

“I want that lesson to be learned. In times of terror like that … please do something. Don’t just stand by and watch.”

Society needs more true heroes, people like Skalatos, Sadler and Stone, who displayed deeply rooted character and selflessness. This time, the good guys won, and the world owes a debt to their courage.

The John Howard Association of Illinois congratulates John Baldwin on his appointment as the new director of the Illinois Department of Corrections.

As Illinois’ only independent, nonpartisan prison monitor, JHA looks forward to working with Director Baldwin in advancing reforms throughout Illinois’ $1.4 billion prison system.

In Iowa, Baldwin led his agency in implementing reforms aimed at reducing recidivism and increasing efficiency. In Illinois, he has an opportunity to promote similar change at a larger scale.

IDOC currently faces many challenges, including a lack of technological sophistication, minimal data collection and evaluation, overcrowded and understaffed facilities, serious deferred maintenance needs, and litigation pending on nearly every front.

Stable, effective, and accountable leadership within IDOC is needed to implement practical changes for population reduction and initiatives that will lead to successful re-entry.

Below are JHA’s key recommendations for IDOC and Baldwin to improve outcomes and conditions systemwide and lead to future success.

Increase transparency and accountability so that IDOC’s successes and difficulties can be appreciated by lawmakers and other criminal justice stakeholders.

Create a correctional culture of learning, innovation, and professionalism by including resources for necessary staff development.

Enhance agency cooperation and communication between county and state officials to eliminate costly redundancies.

Maximize use of Medicaid expansion to fund services related to treatment, re-entry, and diversion.

Increase and improve mental health training for correctional officers and other staff that are routinely tasked with managing a population that suffers from severe mental illness.

Effectively implement use of a risk assessment tool as mandated by the Illinois Crime Reduction

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Act of 2009, and use risk assessments to create individualized treatment plans, as well as to inform agencywide decisions concerning in-facility programming, placement, re-entry planning and outcome.

Increase rehabilitative and educational programming and effectively utilize volunteer services to ensure inmates leave prison with basic education and employment skills.

Expediently undertake and complete technological upgrades and physical plant improvements, recognizing that these front-end investments will result in longterm cost savings.

Ensure a positive return on investment for dollars spent within IDOC by accurately assessing the performance of services and providers.

Improve coordination and collaboration with Central Management Services, which controls IDOC’s contracts with vendors and Jenny the hiring of Vollen-Katz personnel who do not fall under collective bargaining agreements.

Expand ways for more inmates to earn time off their sentences through positive behavior or participation in rehabilitative programming.

Find alternatives to address the expensive, growing problem of housing elderly and terminally ill inmates in prison.

Continue to decrease the number of parolees who return to prison for technical parole violations (i.e., parole violations that are not based on the commission of a new criminal offense) by providing more effective alternatives to incarceration.

Improve agency and community/governmental partnerships to assist with rehabilitative programming and expand opportunities for releasees.

Ensure that the Prison Review Board is informed regarding agency capabilities and practices.

The John Howard Association looks forward to working with Baldwin and his staff to enact meaningful reform throughout Illinois’ correctional system in order to benefit all of our citizens, both inside and outside of prison.

Note to readers: Jenny Vollen-Katz is executive director of the John Howard Association.

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FIGHTING THE FLU

Sweating the small stuff

Universal vaccine not so far away?

Rauner, lawmakers focus on minor projects Tuesday SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois legislators and Gov. Bruce Rauner bickered over potholes, airplanes and other smaller-ticket items Tuesday as officials prepared to answer a contempt charge in federal court alleging the cashstrapped state missed a deadline to pay some service providers.

A court hearing was scheduled for today for the state to explain why it missed an Aug. 21 deadline for a court-ordered payment for services to developmentally disabled residents living in community homes or larger facilities. The state comptroller reported that without a budget, the checking account has cash-flow problems.

But the focus Tuesday was on much smaller budget matters. The House spent the day working to reverse the Republican governor’s cuts to child care programs and to release $146 million in fuel-tax money to help cities fill potholes – four-tenths of 1 percent of what the state usually spends annually, and the governor lauded a $2.5 million sale of surplus aircraft.

Rauner’s spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said the Legislature’s piecemeal spending approach represents Democrats’ attempt to “claw their way to a massive tax hike by hamstringing the state with an unbalanced budget.”

The state is ending its eighth week without a budget for the year that began July 1. Rauner and Democrats who control the General Assembly have been unable to agree. Democrats favor raising taxes to fill a multibillion-dollar hole.

Rauner insists on first approving basic changes to make it easier for business to flourish and obliterate corruption to restore faith in politics.

Two research teams report small stride Tribune News Service

Someday, patients might not have to get a new flu shot each year, tailored to the particular strains expected to dominate in a given season. That’s because scientists are homing in on new methods of formulating vaccines that will be able confer immunity against multiple varieties of influenza – a feat they haven’t been able to achieve in the past.

On Monday, two teams reported independently that they had mimicked a tiny portion of the flu virus known as a hemagglutinin stem, helping them develop experimental vaccines that protected animals against several flu types.

“This is an early step,” said Barney Graham, deputy director of the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, Maryland, and senior author of one of the research papers outlining the advances.

“But it is promising.”

One reason it’s been hard to formulate a universal flu vaccine that works against all strains of the virus is that influenza is a shape shifter that mutates rapidly and often. Even if a person develops immunity against a particular flu from immunization or from having been sickened by it, he or she won’t necessarily have immunity to a similar flu that has evolved to be slightly different.

A great deal of the human immune response to influenza is directed against a protein on the virus called hemagglutinin – and in particular, a portion of the protein called the hemagglutinin head, where many mutations occur.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Graham said, scientists learned that some people seemed to develop broadly acting antibodies that neutralized a variety of flus by targeting a different location on the hemagglu-

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Illinois Rep. Louis Lang, D-Skokie (left) and Illinois Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, talk while on the House floor during session at the Illinois State Capitol on Tuesday in Springfield.

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Leslie Munger

Much of the money is already spoken for.

School spending was approved. Federal court decrees and state court orders eat up much of the rest of the available revenue.

But Comptroller Leslie Munger announced Tuesday that, even with tax money continuing to come in, the cash flow is crimped. The state faced an Aug. 21 payment deadline for services for more than 10,000 developmentally disabled residents who need help with daily tasks while living in community homes or larger state facilities.

Munger spokesman Rich Carter said the state paid $71 million Tuesday to the organizations that run the community homes. But a lawyer representing the plaintiffs in the 2011 lawsuit settlement said the residence operators haven’t seen any money.

“If they don’t receive timely payment, many of them will have to close,” said Barry Taylor, a lawyer for Equip for Equality. “Our clients are placed in jeopardy.”

At the Capitol, House Democrats convened for a weekly session and took up a disputed child care program and motorfuel tax disbursements to local governments. Lawmakers took no action but heard testimony on both issues in a hearing before the full House.

A committee sent to the floor a Senateapproved measure that restores funding for the child care program for working parents. With no budget to pay for it, Rauner imposed an emergency rule that severely restricted eligibility for the program – his administration acknowledged up to 90 percent of those who previously qualified no longer do.

Deputy Majority Leader Lou Lang, a Democrat from Skokie, brought up the Department of Human Services reassignment of Linda Saterfield, state child care administrator since

1998, after she testified before a legislative committee that the cuts would be “devastating.” DHS spokeswoman Veronica Vera said last week that Saterfield was transferred for “internal personnel reasons” without elaborating.

Democratic leadership introduced a measure authorizing the release of $146 million to city and county governments, the portion owed them from a 19-cents-per-gallon motor-fuel tax. The Illinois Department of Transportation has collected $57 million since July 1 but had no appropriation authority to dispense it, spokesman Guy Tridgell said. Lawmakers took no vote on the proposal, which also included $120 million for child care services.

Rauner made no personal appearances, but in a news release announced the sale of five surplus aircraft for $2.5 million after three previously failed attempts to attract buyers. Rauner said disposal of the machines also means $1 million saved in upcoming inspections and repairs.

tinin protein known as the stem, where mutations do not occur as often. But the human immune system doesn’t create antibodies against the stem as readily as it creates them to combat the antigens on the head, in part, researchers think, because of simple geography: The hemagglutinin sits atop the virus with the head exposed and the stem hidden.

The two research groups took different technical approaches to nearly identical concepts, said Andrew Ward, a structural biologist at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, who was involved in the other research effort.

Hoping to amp up the immune system’s production of stem-specific antibodies that might battle a wider variety of flu viruses, the teams both decided to take the distracting hemagglutinin head out of the picture and create stemonly antigens to incorporate into vaccines.

The task was tricky, because the stem-like molecule would usually be anchored in the membrane of the flu virus and also attached to the hemagglutinin head. One atom out of place can disrupt the intended antibody response, so both teams had to monitor the molecules they were building closely, studying them under high-powered microscopes and tweaking as they worked.

“Flu is a very large virus with lots of parts,” Ward said. “It’s very hard to build a small piece without screwing things up.”

Once they had built stable molecules, they created vaccines and tested them.

Ward’s group, which published its study in the journal Science, was able to elicit immune responses and varying levels of protection from illness in mice and monkeys. The members of Graham’s team, whose results appeared in Nature Medicine, found that their vaccine provided protection across flu subtypes in mice and in ferrets.

CARBONDALE

Rauner vetoes bill related to Southern Illinois University Measure would have given two students full voting power on Board of Trustees CARBONDALE (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation related to student trustees and the school newspaper at Southern Illinois University.

On Friday, Rauner cited balance-of-power concerns in his decision to reject legislation that would have given

two students full voting power on the university’s Board of Trustees.

Those students, one from the Carbondale campus and another from the Edwardsville campus, sit on the nine-member board but currently share one collective vote.

Two years have passed since either student rep-

resentative has cast a vote. Under state law, the governor is responsible for choosing one of the students to be a voting member, but neither former Gov. Pat Quinn nor current Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed the vote.

Supporters of the bill hoped allowing both students to vote would streamline the process by bypassing gubernatorial appointments.

“It was a common-sense piece of legislation that would allow students to be voting members,” said Adrian Miller, a former Southern Illinois University student trustee who lobbied in Springfield for the bill’s passage. “It’s only two votes. I think it’s disappointing.”

In a statement issued on Friday after Rauner vetoed the bill, he said increasing students’ voting power would dilute

“the insight gained from the other trustees’ years of professional experience.”

Rauner’s action also rejected a proposal aimed at cutting the cost of producing the Daily Egyptian by waiving the standard bidding process and securing a 1-year printing contract.

Although the governor stressed that he supports student-run media, he used his amendatory

veto power to suggest that changes included in the proposed law should apply to all public universities.

“Student newspapers are a vital part of vibrant and engaged student populations at all universities,” Rauner said.

During the spring legislative session, the twopart bill was approved by wide margins in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly.

IN BRIEF Lawyer: I didn’t tell witnesses how to lie CHICAGO (AP) – A highprofile Chicago lawyer has denied at his own trial that he systematically coached witnesses and purported drug-dealer clients to lie.

Beau Brindley, 37, took the stand Tuesday at his bench trial in Chicago federal court. He’s pleaded not guilty to multiple counts, including obstruction of justice.

Prosecutors say Brindley wrote scripts in questionand-answer format to guide witnesses on how to lie.

But Brindley testified he employed the Q-and-As before trials precisely to ensure testimony was as consistent and accurate possible. And he insisted his overriding message to clients is always, in his words, “You have to tell the absolute truth.”

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Dream marriage becomes a nightmare of neglect Dear Abby, The wedding night I had dreamed about forever was supposed to be the most romantic and amazing of my life with the one person I can’t live without. Instead, it was the most humiliating experience I have ever had. I dressed in a beautiful negligee, and my husband didn’t even take a second look at me.

I was so embarrassed, I rolled over and pretended to fall asleep. That was my big night, the one night I’ll never get again.

This same man brags about the sexual encounters he had with his exwife, cyber sex and his 13-hour sexathon. When I try to touch him, he seems repulsed and pulls away. My heart can’t

stares at me from across the room, who can’t wait to get his hands on me even if it’s just for a second. Unfortunately, that’s not my marriage. Don’t I deserve happiness? And will this ever change?

– Untouched in Texas

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

take the never-ending rejection and the nights of crying because I don’t know what I have done wrong.

The sad thing is, I’m pretty sure he has never even noticed. Even an intimate kiss would be enough for me now. I dream of a man who loves me so much he

Dear Untouched, Of course you deserve happiness. But nothing will change until you start asking questions and demand answers.

The only thing you have done “wrong” is to have tolerated the status quo.

Has it occurred to you that your husband has been lying to you about his sexual exploits? He may be impotent, gay, or so hooked on cyber porn that there is nothing left for you. Make it your

business to find out. Ask him. And if he isn’t forthcoming, talk with his ex-wife. If your marriage was never consummated, you may be entitled to an annulment.

Dear Abby, Five years ago I was told by a fertility doctor that I can’t have children. Having a husband, children and a home in which we can build memories and traditions were the only things I ever wanted in life.

Since then, I have tried to find meaning in life and things to fill the huge void that would have been filled by my dreams. I have not been successful. I have been on antidepressants, gone to counseling, volun-

teered, held a job, traveled, and confided in loved ones who, frankly, don’t want to hear about it any longer (and I don’t blame them). But I still feel completely empty.

There isn’t anything I look forward to in life.

(I’m 45, divorced, most of my family has passed on, and I am an atheist.)

I don’t know what else to do or where else to turn.

Can you help me?

– Broken Record Dear Broken, What immediately comes to mind is that feeling as you do about children, you might make a terrific foster parent or adoptive parent to an older child.

There are many in the system who need loving,

supportive homes.

However, if that doesn’t work for you, consider looking into volunteering to become a courtappointed advocate for abused and neglected children through a program called CASA. CASA volunteers make sure these vulnerable children don’t get lost in the legal system, and you might find that to be rewarding.

You’ll find more information about this at casaforchildren.org.

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

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Thursday, Aug. 27 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Twin City Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

TOPS IL 1426, 8:30-9 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 9 a.m., Coloma Homes, 401 W. 18th St., Rock Falls.

Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., open, 9 a.m.4 p.m., 212 Third Ave., Sterling.

Foot care specialist, 9 a.m.2 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle.

Appointments: 815-562-5050.

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Free Blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St.

Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

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

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

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Third St., Dixon. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W.

Second St., Dixon. Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815625-0382.

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

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

Downstairs, west door.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Sterling.

TOPS, 6:30 p.m., Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave., 815-625-0431.

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-AnonAlateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous,

7 p.m., open, Big Book, Rolling Hills Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark.

Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m., 1409 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-946-4340.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Anne Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, United Steelworkers, 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Friday, Aug. 28 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

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

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon

Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

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

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

American Red Cross blood drive, noon-5:30 p.m., St. Wendelin Catholic Church, 102 S. Linn St. Appointments: 800-7332767.

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

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6

p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

‘57 Girls, 11:30 a.m. Lunch, White Pines Inn, 6712 W. Pines Road, Mount Morris.

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

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

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

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

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

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, 815-2889236.

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

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

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no 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 andTransit 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.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Aug. 26 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

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.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Wii Bowling and card games, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center,

401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

Sewing after Lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925..

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T

he end of summer is nigh, my friends.

School has sprung.

The tomatoes have done their tomato thing.

And Labor Day is right around the corner, which means lots of barbecuing, wearing of white, and – hopefully – nice weather.

Personally, I intend to spend my holiday floating in water somewhere before partaking in said wearing of white and barbecuing.

And during my barbecue experience, I’ll be serving up my two favorite summer sides: watermelon/tomato/feta salad, and a riff on one of my absolute favorite Mexican treats: elote.

In its native form – as a boiled corn cob with cheese, butter, lime juice, chili powder, and fairy dust – elote can be found at El Vaquero, 1219 W. Fourth St. in Sterling, on the weekends.

In its nonnative form, it can be found near me at any barbecue I attend and am asked to bring a side.

The watermelon/tomato/feta salad is based on a recipe I found in the New York Times, and my, oh my, it sure is a mighty purdy way to showcase the gorgeous heirlooms your neighbor and coworkers keep unloading on you.

Elote Salad Note: The first time I made this, it was for my friends and coworkers, Kayla and Christopher Heimerman. I left the jalapeño seeds in because they like spicy foods. If you’re making this for Kayla and Christopher, do

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SVM reporter Christi Warren will spend Labor Day serving up her two favorite summer sides: watermelon/tomato/feta salad, and a riff on one of her absolute favorite Mexican treats: elote. not seed your jalapeño.

The second time I made this, it was for two other friends of mine, Nate Nelson and Molly Kunde. I left the jalapeño seeds in because they said they liked spicy foods. Turns out they don’t.

If you’re making this for Nate and Molly, or other people who think they like spicy foods but actually don’t, then seed your jalapeño.

4 cups of corn (either frozen kernels, or fresh from the cob)

1 jalapeño, minced. cup chopped red onion ½ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup cotija cheese (available at Mexican groceries), or grated Parmesan 1/ 3

3 tbsps mayonnaise 1½ tbsp lime juice ½ tsp chili powder Heat corn in a skillet over medium-high heat, tossing occasionally until corn is charred. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

In a medium bowl, toss cooled corn, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, cotija (or Parmesan), mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder. Eat! BARBECUE CONTINUED ON A10

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Four cool coleslaws that cut cabbage Raw vegetables add crunch, twist to classic dish

BY JUDY HEVRDEJS Tribune News Service

Bored with the usual slaws? The mayo-doused number at the deli or your aunt’s vinegared version?

Don’t fret. We’ve dug up recipes that get to the root of your problem – which is that cabbage is so 245 years ago. The koolsla recipes the Dutch brought to this country circa 1770 used cabbage. And that’s been pretty much the base for coleslaws ever since.

But chefs and culinary pros like to tinker with classic recipes, so they’re using beets, kohlrabi, carrots, fennel, celery root. All are sturdy, colorful, flavorful. All have slaw potential.

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Miso vinaigrette adds umami to carrot slaw. Rick Rodgers, author of “The Big Book of Sides,” serves this with Asian-style grilled meats, poultry or seafood.

The fennel slaw served with a roasted fish sandwich at Found Kitchen and Social House in Evanston, began with a rethinking of classic coleslaw, explained Nicole Pederson, the restaurant’s executive chef and partner.

“We call it a slaw because

it’s raw vegetables all sliced very thinly,” she said. Shaved fennel is mixed with ribbons shaved from different colors of baby carrots. A bit of napa cabbage is added along with pickled onions, and it’s finished with lemon juice and olive oil.

What sets these new

slaws apart from their salad siblings is the shredded or thinly sliced ingredients, said cookbook author Rick Rodgers, whose recent “The Big Book of Sides” (Ballantine Books), features several slaw recipes, including one that teams kohlrabi with almonds and apples.

He suggests cutting raw vegetables 1/4-inch or sometimes an 1/8-inch thick. “Slices have to be small enough to be tender without cooking.”

That thin slicing and crunch from raw vegetables make these updated slaws a perfect accompaniment to so many dishes, summer’s grilled meats and fish among them. It’s a good way to add a fun texture to a meal, said Pederson: “When they’re shredded, they seem so much lighter.”

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What about dressings?

Well, there are no rules.

“Except for the fact you have to kind of bow to regional or family preferences,” said Rodgers, citing a diner coleslaw popular in New Jersey that marinates all the vegetables in a sweet and sour vinaigrette.

“By sweet, I mean they’re almost pickled.”

Tips from the pros • Skip the knife: You can use a mandoline or plastic V slicer or a food processor (shredding blade for solid vegetables; slicer for irregular vegetables like cabbage) instead, said Rick Rodgers. But stay away from graters: “The typical box grater will make the shreds too fine, and you end up with vegetable puree.”

• Balance flavors: “I use radish a lot because it’s got that heat and brightness to it,” said Nicole Pederson. “Put carrot in, and that sweetens it up, rounds it all out. Beets raw are really sweet and delicious, but they have a backbone of earthiness.”

She may use a mix of beet varieties, such as candy stripes and goldens.

• Consider colors: Use the same sensibilities you would to make a side dish look nice, Rodgers said.

• Add herbs: “We like to add a lot of fresh herbs right at the end,” said Pederson, who’s favoring dill and summer savory at the moment.

• Shred an apple: “Apple blends in because its texture is softer,” said Rodgers. “It is a flavor element that’s nondetectable.”

Raw Beet Slaw with Fennel, Tart Apple and Parsley Prep: 25 minutes Makes: 4 servings Diane Morgan, author of “Roots,” (Chronicle Books) suggests serving this at a barbecue, at brunch with cured salmon or alongside country pate. Use a mandoline or a sharp chef’s knife to cut beets into matchsticks. Use disposable surgical gloves, or you’ll end up with red hands.

3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 1 tablespoon each: fresh lemon juice, freshly grated orange zest

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Raw beets come alive with a hint of fennel. Use a mandoline or a sharp chef’s knife to cut beets into matchsticks. ½ teaspoon each: honey, fine sea salt 1 ⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 medium red beet, 3 to 5 ounces, peeled, cut into matchsticks ½ fennel bulb, trimmed, halved lengthwise, cored, cut into matchsticks ½ medium crisp tart apple such as Granny Smith, cored, cut into matchsticks ½ cup firmly packed chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, orange zest, honey, salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss together beet, fennel, apple and parsley.

Add dressing. Mix gently to coat ingredients evenly.

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Slaw can be made up to 8 hours in advance. Presentation note: If you don’t serve immediately and want to prevent the beets from tinting the fennel, keep beets separate (dressed with half the dressing) and mix in right before serving.

Nutrition information per serving: 128 calories, 10 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 386 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

because a little goes a long way.” Miso brings deep umami notes to this.

2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon white miso ½ teaspoon soy sauce 1 garlic clove ½ cup vegetable oil 1 pound carrots, trimmed 1 scallion, white and green parts, finely chopped ½ teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Sesame seeds, for garnish For vinaigrette, process vinegar, miso, soy sauce and garlic in a blender. With machine running, gradually add oil through hole in the lid. Or crush garlic through a garlic press into a medium bowl. Add vinegar, miso and soy sauce; whisk until combined. Gradually whisk in oil.

In a food processor fitted with the coarse shredding blade, shred carrots. Do not shred carrots too fine.

If your food processor only has a fine shredding disk, use a V-slicer to julienne carrots into strips less than 1 ⁄8-inch wide. In a medium

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Prep: 15 minutes Makes: 4 servings Rick Rodgers, author of “The Big Book of Sides,” (Ballantine Books) serves this with Asian-style grilled meats, poultry or seafood.

He’s a fan of miso and writes that it’s “one of the most flavor-packed ingredients in my kitchen

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You know that thing when you type a word so many times that it starts to look like it’s spelled wrong?

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Watermelon and Tomato Salad A variety of tomatoes – somewhere in the range of 4 to 6 large ones – in as many colors as possible, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 seedless watermelon, also cut into 1-inch cubes (Keep in mind that you want a 50/50 ratio of

tomatoes to watermelon) 1 tsp salt ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Basil, torn Salt Pepper Combine the tomatoes and watermelon in a paper-towel-lined bowl and allow to drain for a bit.

While that’s happening, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil, and add in salt and pepper to taste. Once you’re satisfied with your tomato and watermelon drainage, remove paper towels, add in feta, basil, toss with vinaigrette, and serve.

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Top each serving with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories, 29 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 512 mg sodium, 3 g fiber

Kohlrabi Slaw with Creamy Herb and Avocado Dressing Prep: 25 minutes Makes: 6 servings Adapted from “Vegetable Literacy” by Deborah Madison (Ten Speed Press), who notes you may not use all the fresh herb dressing.

Extra can be used as a dip for vegetables.

4 or 5 small kohlrabies, about 1 pound ½ avocado 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/ cup sour cream or 3 yogurt ½ teaspoon sea salt

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1½ tablespoons finely chopped tarragon 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley or chervil 1 tablespoon slivered chives, plus more for garnish Freshly ground pepper If kohlrabies are young and tender, you don’t need to peel them. If older and less than tender, slice off skins. Cut kohlrabies into fine julienne. An effective way to do this is to slice them thinly on a mandoline, then stack slices and cut into matchsticks.

For the dressing, peel and slice avocado. Combine with oil, vinegar, sour cream and ½ teaspoon salt in a food processor; puree until smooth. Stir in tarragon, parsley and chives; taste for salt and season with pepper. Toss kohlrabi matchsticks with just enough dressing to coat well. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition information per serving: 87 calories, 8 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 4 mg cholesterol, 3 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 127 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

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2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 medium fennel bulbs, cleaned and trimmed to bulbs only, fronds chopped and reserved 1 large Granny Smith apple 1/ cup chives, cut in 3 ¼-inch pieces Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 cups baby arugula ½ cup salted, toasted sunflower seeds For gastrique, whisk together brown sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, orange zest and juice, cloves, cinnamon and garlic. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Simmer uncovered until liquid is reduced by about half, to about 3⁄4 cup; for about 15 minutes. Strain; set aside for immediate use. Or cover and refrigerate.

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This September 2012 photo shows the BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana. BP says it has restarted a portion of the large oil refinery whose unexpected shutdown caused gasoline prices to spike earlier this month. BP issued a news release Tuesday, saying it had safely restarted a large crude distillation unit at its refinery in Whiting, 15 miles southeast of Chicago.

BP restarts part of oil refinery after repairs SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – A large Indiana oil refinery whose unplanned shutdown for repairs earlier this month caused gasoline prices in the Great Lakes region to spike restarted Tuesday, leading experts to predict a quick drop in prices.

BP issued a news release Tuesday saying it has safely restarted a large crude distillation unit at its refinery in Whiting, 15 miles southeast of Chicago.

The unit had been shut down since Aug. 8 for unscheduled repair work. Gas prices were about $2.384 on Aug. 9.

“Retail prices across the Midwest had been moving lower already for the past 7 days or so after that issue first caused a spike. So the recent drop in prices may accelerate in the days ahead and in the next 2 to 3 weeks we could see prices drop some 20 to 50 cents,” said Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst.

AAA Hoosier Motor Club reports gas prices hit a high of $2.976 in Indiana for self-serve regular unleaded on Aug. 16. Gas prices had been $2.36 on Aug. 11 and jumped nearly 53 cents in 3 days. The

AG and Chicago mayor question spike CHICAGO (AP) – Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel say they want answers from the Illinois Petroleum Council about the gas prices increase.

Both sent a letter Monday asking the council to outline causes, when prices are expected to decline and how to prevent future increases.

Stations in the Midwest depend on BP’s Whiting refinery. average price in Indiana on Tuesday was $2.74.

“It should mean gas prices should continue to go down, possibly even at a faster rate than they have been for the last few days,” said Greg Seiter, AAA Hoosier Motor Club spokesman. “Understanding the crude oil prices are very low and remaining consistently low, this should bode well for drivers throughout the Great Lakes region.”

DeHaan said gas prices began dropping last week amid reports that the refinery was close to getting back on line. He also said prices tend to drop down after a big spike.

“As we got more information over time about

The Chicago Tribune reported retail gas prices around Chicago average $3.31 a gallon, which is about 70 cents higher than the national average.

Madigan and Emanuel wrote that they understand the outage, but crude oil prices are at alltime lows.

The council’s executive director, Jim Watson, tells the Tribune he’s going to research the questions and respond.

BP the markets kind of relaxed,” he said.

DeHaan expects prices to eventually drop below $2 at some gasoline stations as some other parts of the U.S. already are seeing.

“It’s just a matter of time before we start to see gas prices under $2 in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio,” he said.

“With the return of this BP refinery, so long as there are no new outages from it, I would expect it’s just a matter of a couple of weeks or a couple of months before we see the first stations at under $2 a gallon. The Whiting refinery was the only kink in the chain from delivering far-lower gasoline prices.”

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Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Sept. 3.651⁄2; Dec. 3.77; March 3.88 Soybeans: Sept. 8.941⁄4; Nov. 8.773⁄4; Jan. 8.773⁄4 Soybean oil: Sept.

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IN BRIEF Caterpillar to lay off 475 workers

lar’s long-term success,” Caterpillar spokeswoman Lisa Miller said in an email.

The company declined to say when the layoffs will be completed. “Some employees might not be impacted for several months,” Miller said.

CHICAGO – Construction and mining equipment maker Caterpillar said on Tuesday that it will lay off about 475 people, including about 300 in central Illinois, where the company is based.

In a statement, the company said it is consolidating several units within its customer services support division.

Cuts will affect managers and support staff, among other positions.

“While we know today is a very difficult day for employees and their families in this division, we believe these are the right steps for Caterpil-

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Belleville hospital to join network BELLEVILLE (AP) – A Belleville hospital has won state approval to align with a prominent St. Louis health care network.

The St. Louis PostDispatch reported that the Illinois Health Facili-

ties and Services Review Board on Tuesday approved the affiliation of Memorial Hospital with BJC HealthCare, which operates Barnes Jewish Hospital.

The newly-formed Memorial Regional Health Services Inc. will operate the Belleville facility as well as Memorial Hospital East, which is under construction in Shiloh.

BJC also owns 111 acres in Shiloh but hasn’t disclosed its plans for that parcel.

The partnership comes after the Illinois review board’s approval of a new private hospital in O’Fallon to replace St. Elizabeth Hospital’s aging downtown Belleville site.

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Numbers game Friday’s game between Sterling and Rock Falls will be the first varsity football game between the two schools in 21 years. It is the 70th meeting overall, and the first to be played in August.

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Rock Falls’ Brayden Hamblen pulls away for the win at the Rocket Run on Tuesday at Centennial Park.

Hamblen starts with home run Summer out west pays off early

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ROCK FALLS – The Centennial Park grass wasn’t quite like the sandy beaches and steep mountains of California, but Brayden Hamblen felt right at home during Tuesday’s Rocket Run. The Rocket junior, who spent time this summer out West, made good use of his unique training and fun experience by traversing the 2.95mile course in a winning time of 16 minutes, 8 seconds.

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• On Sept. 9, 1994, Sterling and Rock Falls played a varsity football game at Roscoe Eades Stadium in Sterling. It was the 68th consecutive year the teams had met, and the 69th game overall. Nearly 21 years later, the number will finally increase to 70. This week, SVM looks as the past, present and future of this game.

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Sterling players celebrate a touchdown during the Golden Warriors’ 53-0 win over Rock Falls on Sept. 9, 1994. The meeting was the last between the two programs at the varsity level until Friday, when they will meet at Hinders Field.

Rivalry past tense Twin Cities clash source of community pride on both sides of river

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Other Megan gets cheers, victory Amboy’s Grady places second at Rocket Run

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Memories of Oct. 18, 1902, are confined almost exclusively now to the tightly spaced letters of the Sterling Evening Gazette that probably only exists in a few places on microfilm.

A report on a football game played between Sterling and Rock Falls fits snugly into a wide column with other news bits from around the Twin Cities.

Under the main headline for the first meeting between Sterling and Rock Falls is a smaller headline: “A good crowd evenly divided encourage their doughty champions of the

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gridiron – will meet another day to decide supremacy.”

The story lists 200 people in attendance in a game that was played at Wallace Park. Interestingly enough, the schools would not meet for another 25

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Freshman orientation Sterling’s Grell overcomes jitters in first varsity match

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Inside • We have results for all 69 past meetings, and SVM turns back the clock and looks at a few key games.

GIRLS TENNIS | STERLING 3, NEWMAN 2

ROCK FALLS – Far ahead of the field, and neck-and-neck with her Burlington Central adversary, Amboy senior Megan Grady crossed an asphalt path going into the final mile of Tuesday’s Rocket Run. Grady saw plenty of fans across the pond wearing blue and white, cheering her on by chanting her first name.

However, those fans were cheering on Central’s Megan Safranski, running right next to her.

The encouragement was all that was needed for, not Grady, but Safranski to pull ahead and win with a time of 18 minutes, 59 seconds at Centennial Park. Grady clocked in about 6 seconds behind at 19:05.49.

Star of the meet: Megan Grady, Amboy, second place, 19:05 Top teams: 1. Rockford Christian 55; 2. Amboy 65; 3. Newman 115; 4. Genoa-Kingston 132; 5. Burlington Central 137

• Sterling leads the all-time series against Rock Falls 46-20-3. The teams tied 0-0 three times in 1902, 1939 and 1943.

years, as part of the inaugural season for the new Rock Falls athletic fields in 1927. Nearly 1,500 people attended the second meeting.

Nearly 113 years after the first meeting, Ryan Oetting – a 1988 Sterling graduate and an assistant coach with the Warriors – nearly echoed those initial community sentiments when talking about Friday’s matchup between the Warriors and Rockets at Hinders Field.

“I think it’s great for the community,” Oetting said. “I’ve heard a lot of people talking about it, and want to come to the game. It’s a throwback to when these teams played each other, and it was a big rivalry.”

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Sterling’s Katelyn Grell returns the ball to Newman’s Erin Pasley during a singles match Tuesday at Sauk Valley Community College. Grell won the match, and Sterling won 3-2.

What was once a beehive of activity had slowed to a relative crawl, and all eyes were on the singles tennis match between Sterling’s Katelyn Grell and Newman’s Erin Pasley.

After some fiercely contested points between the two, it was Grell who was able to come out on top, and provide the Golden Warriors with the clincher. In the season opener for both clubs on Tuesday afternoon, it was Sterling that gained a 3-2 victory at Sauk Valley Community College.

Grell, a freshman, rallied for a 7-5 victory in the first set, then rolled to a 6-1 victory in the second set.

“It was my first high school match ever, so I didn’t know what to expect,” Grell

Star of the match: Katelyn Grell, Sterling, match-clinching win at No. 1 singles Up next: Guilford at Sterling, 4:30 Thursday; Newman Invitational, 9 a.m.

Saturday (singles at Kilgour Park; doubles at Centennial Park; JV at SVCC) said. “At first it was really scary, and I was scared pretty much the whole day.”

Sterling’s No. 1 singles player, Anna Ivarson, was a 6-2, 6-2 winner against Margaret Smith, while the No. 3 doubles team of Nadia Trujillo and Aly Meeks gained a 6-1, 6-2 decision against Makayla Murphy and Amber Long.

Trujillo, a standout catcher on the Sterling softball team, is taking a break from fall ball to give tennis a go.

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Give Peace a chance Metta World Peace Lakers are considering bringing back eccentric 35-year-old forward, who played in China and Italy last season.

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Tenboer named coach at Millikin Katie Tenboer, a Morrison graduate, has been hired as the softball coach at Millikin.

Tenboer, a two-time AllAmerican, was a standout collegiate infielder at NCAA Division III powerhouse Central College in Iowa.

She was named an NFCA All-American in 2010 and 2011, and was the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Position Player of the Year in 2010. She is No. 2 all-time at Central in career home runs with 21, and career RBIs with 140.

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League fines Jordan $250,000 The Los Angeles Clippers were fined $250,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for violating the league’s rules while trying to re-sign DeAndre Jordan last month.

The league said the Clippers made a presentation to the then-free agent on July 2 that improperly included a potential third-party endorsement opportunity. League rules prohibit teams from arranging for others to provide compensation for a player unless it is included in a contract or is otherwise permitted by the collective bargaining agreement.

Curt Schilling ESPN removes former MLB pitcher from Little League World Series coverage after tweet comparing Muslims to Nazis.

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Ratliff leaves Bears in deep hole

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he NFL has announced that Jeremiah Ratliff will be suspended for the first three games of the season because of a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

There is no way to understate the significance of the loss of Ratliff to the Bears’ defense.

Ratliff was the best player on the defense, and the only player resembling a sure thing at his position going into training camp.

The suspension is the result of a DWI Ratliff committed in January 2013, but which didn’t work its way through the legal system until the end of April this year.

The Bears were aware Ratliff was in court working this out late this spring, and he did plead guilty to the DWI in exchange for 1 year of probation, so the team should have been aware some punishment could be coming, a fact Ratliff confirmed after practice Monday.

Does the punishment fit the crime?

It’s an impossible debate to have. In Roger Goodell’s NFL, there is no rhyme or reason to any of the discipline

to help myself, help the team,” he said.

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The Bears simply but Ratliff has chosen cannot ask Ferguson, not to pursue it.

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team makes.

The result of all this likely will be the Bears struggling mightily to stop the run the first 3 weeks of the season, and one or two players who appeared to be long shots to make the roster could now impact the final cuts.

Willie Young, Brandon Dunn and Cornelius Washington are the guys to keep an eye on.

Dunn can come in and line up on the nose, and Washington can give them some reps at the five-technique if they want to slide Ferguson or Jenkins inside.

It is also possible they will play a little more nickel than they had planned. In nickel, they could line up Young and Jared Allen on the ends, with any combination of Goldman, Sutton, Pernell McPhee, Lamarr Houston or Ferguson inside.

The common theme here, along with the lack of depth at wideout because of the Kevin White injury is, going into training camp, why didn’t the Bears have just a little more depth in these units with veterans, knowing the predicament one injury or suspension could leave them in?

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Gophers give Pitino raise

USC coach Steve Sarkisian publicly apologized Tuesday for his drunken appearance at a team rally last weekend, attributing his slurred, profane speech to a combination of alcohol and medication.

Sarkisian plans to seek unspecified treatment, but the second-year Trojans coach doesn’t believe he has a drinking problem.

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• Fulton at Rock Falls • Morrison, Wethersfield at Ridgewood

Girls golf 4 p.m.

• Sterling, Rockridge at Alleman • Rock Falls, Erie at Princeton • Galva, Sherrard at Prophetstown

Boys soccer TBA

• Sterling at Barb Cup

Girls swimming 4:30 p.m.

• Sterling at Ottawa

Volleyball 6:30 p.m.

• Bureau Valley at Annawan

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Today College football 6 p.m.

• Big 10 preview, ESPNU 7 p.m.

• 2015 preview, ESPNU

• World Series, International semifinal, at Williamsport, Pa., ESPN 7 p.m.

• World Series, U.S. semifinal, at Williamsport, Pa., ESPN MLB Noon

• Astros at Yankees, MLB 6 p.m.

• Angels at Tigers or Twins at Rays, MLB 8:30 p.m.

• Cardinals at Diamondbacks, FSN 9 p.m.

• Cubs at Giants, CSN

Soccer 1:30 p.m.

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Minnesota has finalized a 2-year contract extension for coach Richard Pitino through the 2020-21 season, including a $400,000 raise.

The university released the details Tuesday, months after the terms were agreed to while Norwood Teague was the athletic director. Pitino, who finished his second year as coach of the Gophers, will now make $1.6 million annually.

Pitino has a 43-28 record at Minnesota. The Gophers won the NIT in 2014, but missed the postseason altogether in 2015.

Fans will be able to watch instant replays on an end zone video board at Notre Dame Stadium in a couple of seasons.

More than a year after announcing a $400 million construction project known as Campus Crossroads to add buildings around the outside of the historic stadium, as well as thousands of premium seats, the school released plans Tuesday to include a video board atop the south end zone.

Some alumni had been vocal in their opposition of adding video boards, saying it would take away from the atmosphere of the stadium built in 1930.

Coach Brian Kelly, though, has been an advocate, saying he thought it would add to the gameday experience.

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Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson warms up before Sunday’s preseason game against Steelers in Pittsburgh. Nelson tore his ACL in the first quarter. and he will miss the rest of the season.

Nelson staying involved Packers receiver plans to help younger guys step up easier for the Packers if MVP quarterback Aaron GREEN BAY, Wis. – Rodgers’ top receiving The shock of being out target was around to for the year has already torment secondaries worn off for Jordy again. Nelson led the Nelson. highest-scoring team One of the first things in the league with 98 to cross Nelson’s mind catches for 1,519 yards upon returning to Lam- and 13 touchdowns a beau Field on Tuesday year ago. was to get into the class“I think first off, you room to help get the have to recognize the younger receivers up to fact that Jordy is, he is speed at training camp. what you look for as far There’s a huge void as a Green Bay Packer,” to fill in the Packers’ coach Mike McCarthy potent offense with said. “When you have Nelson sidelined for the opportunity to build the season after teara program, a championing the ACL in his right ship program, and you knee on Sunday during talk about what you a preseason game in want your players to Pittsburgh. look like, act like, he’s a “They’re going to be prime example of that.” running the same plays Nelson walked into the we’ve always ran, so locker room on a pair of [there are] little tidbits crutches, though he was I can give them. I hope moving relatively well that it wouldn’t be any for someone with a seridifferent from than ous injury. Nelson said when I was playing,” doctors were waiting for Nelson said. “I’d still be swelling in the knee to trying to coach them up go down before scheduling surgery. as much.”

Nelson sounded like a It would be so much

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man at peace with his predicament.

He was hurt after jumping to catch a short pass from Rodgers at Heinz Field. He landed first on his left foot before coming down on the right foot and turning to go upfield. He didn’t get hit.

There wasn’t much pain, Nelson said.

“That’s why I just ran off the field, didn’t think it was anything serious, and obviously I was told different,” he said.

By halftime, Nelson said he had an idea that his season might be done, even though McCarthy held out hope that more tests in Green Bay might yield a more optimistic diagnosis.

“It’s crazy how you can make that move a gazillion times – like I said, over 18 years of playing football and probably more harsher moves than that – and be fine and take a hit and be fine,” Nelson said. “It’s the way it works out.

Why? We don’t know.

But we’ll move forward and be back next year.”

For now, the focus shifts to young receivers who will need to step up behind Randall Cobb and promising secondyear receiver Davante Adams. Second-year players Myles White and Jeff Janis have limited experience, and rookie Ty Montgomery has had a promising training camp.

“Guys have just got to step up. Plain and simple. Nothing else to be said. It just has to be done,” said Montgomery, who until Nelson’s injury, seemed to have a hold on the No. 4 receiver slot.

This will be a critical week for those younger receivers to develop the rapport and earn the trust that Rodgers had with Nelson, who was going into his eighth year in the league. The Packers host their first preseason game Saturday against the Eagles.

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STERLING VS. ROCK FALLS | TURN BACK THE CLOCK

HISTORY BOOK Rock Falls vs. Sterling Sterling leads series 46-20-3 Date Score Oct. 18, 1902 Rock Falls 0, Sterling 0 Oct. 8, 1927 Sterling 6, Rock Falls 0 Nov. 22, 1928 Rock Falls 6, Sterling 0 Nov. 16, 1929 Rock Falls 18, Sterling 6 Nov. 8, 1930 Rock Falls 6, Sterling 0 Oct. 3, 1931 Sterling 6, Rock Falls 0 Oct. 1, 1932 Sterling 20, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 30, 1933 Sterling 6, Rock Falls 0 Nov. 29, 1934 Rock Falls 13, Sterling 0 Nov. 28, 1935 Rock Falls 6, Sterling 0 Nov. 26, 1936 Sterling 13, Rock Falls 6 Nov. 25, 1937 Sterling 21, Rock Falls 0 Nov. 24, 1938 Sterling 13, Rock Falls 7 Sept. 29, 1939 Rock Falls 0, Sterling 0 Sept. 13, 1940 Sterling 18, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 19, 1941 Rock Falls 25, Sterling 7 Sept. 18, 1942 Rock Falls 20, Sterling 0 Sept. 24, 1943 Rock Falls 0, Sterling 0 Sept. 22, 1944 Sterling 26, Rock Falls 7 Sept. 28, 1945 Sterling 52, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 27, 1946 Sterling 26, Rock Falls 20 Sept. 26, 1947 Sterling 26, Rock Falls 12 Sept. 24, 1948 Sterling 27, Rock Falls 20 Nov. 14, 1949 Sterling 50, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 22, 1950 Sterling 34, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 21, 1951 Sterling 28, Rock Falls 6 Sept. 19, 1952 Rock Falls 21, Sterling 20 Sept. 25, 1953 Sterling 27, Rock Falls 6 Sept. 24, 1954 Sterling 33, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 23, 1955 Sterling 21, Rock Falls 7 Sept. 21, 1956 Sterling 7, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 20, 1957 Rock Falls 54, Sterling 2 Sept. 19, 1958 Rock Falls 19, Sterling 13 Sept. 25, 1959 Sterling 6, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 23, 1960 Rock Falls 19, Sterling 0 Sept. 22, 1961 Sterling 13, Rock Falls 12 Sept. 21, 1962 Sterling 6, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 20, 1963 Sterling 19, Rock Falls 7 Sept. 25, 1964 Rock Falls 19, Sterling 14 Sept. 24, 1965 Rock Falls 28, Sterling 6 Sept. 23, 1966 Rock Falls 21, Sterling 0 Sept. 22, 1967 Rock Falls 28, Sterling 0 Sept. 20, 1968 Rock Falls 7, Sterling 6 Sept. 19, 1969 Sterling 44, Rock Falls 6 Sept. 25, 1970 Sterling 8, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 24, 1971 Sterling 39, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 22, 1972 Sterling 75, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 21, 1973 Sterling 56, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 20, 1974 Sterling 14, Rock Falls 6 Sept. 19, 1975 Sterling 12, Rock Falls 7 Sept. 24, 1976 Sterling 30, Rock Falls 8 Sept. 23, 1977 Rock Falls 13, Sterling 0 Sept. 22, 1978 Sterling 35, Rock Falls 16 Sept. 21, 1979 Sterling 16, Rock Falls 12 Sept. 19, 1980 Sterling 23, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 25, 1981 Sterling 7, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 24, 1982 Sterling 59, Rock Falls 14 Sept. 23, 1983 Sterling 41, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 21, 1984 Sterling 28, Rock Falls 12 Sept. 13, 1985 Rock Falls 15, Sterling 12 Sept. 20, 1986 Sterling 10, Rock Falls 6 Sept. 18, 1987 Sterling 33, Rock Falls 0 Sept. 16, 1988 Sterling 26, Rock Falls 14 Sept. 15, 1989 Sterling 21, Rock Falls 8 Sept. 14, 1990 Sterling 41, Rock Falls 20 Sept. 20, 1991 Sterling 27, Rock Falls 8 Sept. 18, 1992 Rock Falls 13, Sterling 6 Sept. 17, 1993 Sterling 34, Rock Falls 18 Sept. 9, 1994 Sterling 53, Rock Falls 0

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By SVM Sports Staff

Saturday, Oct. 18, 1902 Rock Falls Athletics 0, Sterling-Coloma Township 0 • The Sterling Evening Gazette reported in its Monday, Oct. 20, 1902 edition that, “A good crowd evenly divided encourage their doughty champions of the gridiron – will meet another day to decide supremacy.” The Gazette reported last names only, and Rock Falls had the first sustained drive in the rivalry in the first quarter at Wallace Park, but the Sterling defense held them out.

The game was evenly matched, and ended in dramatic fashion with Sterling possessing the ball on the Rock Falls 1-yard-line. The teams played one half of 25 minutes, and the second half was 15 minutes. The paper listed 200 people in attendance.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 1927 Sterling 6, Rock Falls 0 • In the build-up for this game – the first between the schools in 25 years – Rock Falls coach Ted Scheid and Sterling coach Roscoe Eades appeared before the opposing school’s student bodies, and each received standing ovations. The game was

played on the new athletic field in Rock Falls on the bank of the Rock River, with 1,500 in attendance.

Again, only last names were printed, and a player with the last name of Bawden scored for Sterling early in the fourth quarter for the first touchdown in the game and in the series.

Friday, Sept. 13, 1944 Sterling 26, Rock Falls 7 • The Golden Warriors controlled a game played at the stadium in Sterling, and started the first dominant stretch by either team. The Warriors would win the next eight contests, which is one of two times that Sterling won eight in a row against the Rockets. Sterling led 14-0 at half, despite missing three regular players, and then blew the game open with a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter.

Friday, Sept. 19, 1952 Rock Falls 21, Sterling 20 • Coach Bruce McDonald’s Rock Falls Rockets put an end to Sterling’s eight-game winning streak with the first one-point game in the history of the series. Sterling held a 13-6 lead after the first quarter thanks in part to a 75-yard kickoff return by a player with the last name Cameron. It was one of three TDs for Cameron.

Licocci scored two TDs for the Rockets, who put 13 points in the third quarter after scoring a safety in the second quarter.

It was the first time that coach Bernie Mitchell lost to the Rockets.

and Sterling would win the next four meetings by a combined score of 178-0. Sterling would win 23 of 26 meetings between 1969 and 1994.

Friday, Sept. 20, 1968 Rock Falls 7, Sterling 6 • The second of two onepoint games also went to Rock Falls, and is the last in the Rockets’ longest winning streak in the series of five games. Sterling halfback Mike Mumford was corralled on fourth-and-goal late in the fourth quarter, and the Rockets took over on downs to earn the victory.

Rick Kent had the Rockets’ lone score, a 3-yard dive in the first quarter, and Rick Basley’s extra point proved to be the difference. Sterling QB Steve Loos connected with Curt Smith for a 58-yard TD for the Warriors’ lone score.

Friday, Sept. 19, 1969 Sterling 44, Rock Falls 6 • A year after a one-point game, it was a completely different story in Rock Falls.

Sterling outgained Rock Falls 310 yards to 8, as this game marked a turning point in the series. It was the first season for coach Jim Scott, who would build Sterling into a power,

Friday, Sept. 18, 1992 Rock Falls 13, Sterling 6 • 1992 was a historic season for the Rockets, as it remains the last time that the Rockets qualified for the playoffs, and it is the last time that they defeated the Warriors.

Rock Falls stunned Sterling at Roscoe Eades Stadium with a bend-but-not-break defense.

This was Rich Montgomery’s first year in his first tenure as Rock Falls coach. He begins his second tenure as coach Friday against the Warriors.

Future Morrison baseball coach Scott Vance caught a TD pass in the game for Rock Falls.

Friday, Sept. 9, 1994 Sterling 53, Rock Falls 0 • It was an unceremonious conclusion to a long series, as Sterling hurried to a 34-0 lead by half. Ryan Weeks rushed for 103 yards in the game, and the Rockets fell to 0-3. Sterling went onto the quarterfinals, and the Rockets have been looking for answers on how to get the program back to playoffs for most of the last 20 years.

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A Sterling player breaks into open during the Warriors 1994 win over Rock Falls at Roscoe Eade Stadium. Sterling won the game 58-0.

Game important to both fan bases TENSE

The turn started in 1969, when Jim Scott CONTINUED FROM B1 took over for Sterling.

Coach Scott helped The past tense works turn the Warriors into for this rivalry because an area power, and for the last 21 years, the Warriors routinely Sterling and Rock Falls sharpened their skills have not met in varsity at the expense of the football. The last game Rockets. came on Sept. 9, 1994 – Heading into 1969, a 53-0 win for Sterling.

Sterling led the all-time Across the river on series 23-17. Over the Tuesday, Mike Berennext 26 years, the Wartes Sr. is assisting Rich riors won 23 meetings.

Montgomery this seaCurrent Sterling assisson. Berentes played for tants Ryan Oetting and Rock Falls in the 1960s, Donnie Dittmar played and he coached the for Sterling in the 1980s, team from 1980-89. an era when Sterling “This is a very unique won 9 of 10 meetings, game,” Berentes said. but hardly by wide “It hasn’t happened in a margins. long time, and it’s kind “We had a tough game of a 1-year deal. But it’s with them my senior always been a unique year,” Dittmar said. “I game. It’s one where think they were leading, you’re playing against and it took an interceppeople you know, that tion late for us to get you might be friends ahead. All the games with or related to. For then were pretty close.” that one night, both Fellow assistant coach communities get excited, Shad Bailey didn’t have and that makes it fun.” a lot to say about his Berentes and fellow senior year game, a 13-6 assistant coach Ken loss to the Rockets.

Scott both graduated in “No comment,” Bailey 1967 during the Rockets’ said. most successful run Two years after the against the Warriors. loss, the Warriors beat Rock Falls won five Rockets soundly, and games in a row between the rivalry went away.

1964-1968.

“I can understand “I have more memowhy it happened,” ries from those games Bailey said. “There’s a than you could write difference in size, and down, both as a player it makes sense for and a coach,” Berentes them to look for teams said. “They were a tretheir size, and for us mendous experience.” to play teams our size.

“You always wanted But, there were still to beat Sterling,” Scott a lot of years it was said. “I mean, I still get competitive.” a little excited thinking “When the playoffs about it. It was a game came around, it was a for the communities, matter of time,” Ken and one that you looked Scott said. “When we forward to. played, Rock Falls had “It sort of took a turn 1,100 kids, but that and became something decreased over time. else. But there was a You hated to see the time when it was a great game go away, but I can rivalry.” understand why it did.”

“We were running, and all these people were cheering for ‘Megan,’” Grady said. “I was just like, ‘Is your name Megan?’ and she was like ‘Yeah,’ and I was wondering why everyone was cheering.”

Grady and Safranski were not challenged by anyone else on the 2.95-mile course, as the two bolted ahead after the starting gun.

Rockford Christian’s Madison Franseen came in third, just under 43 seconds after the top two.

Grady’s second-place finish, 40 seconds better than last year’s result at the Rocket Run, anchored a second-place finish for the Clippers, netting 65 points – 10 points more than champion Rockford Christian’s 55. The Clippers had two additional top-ten finishes, with Erin Hosto coming in sixth (20:52.47) and Jennifer Popovich coming in seventh (21:11.39).

“I didn’t see many of them, just because they had already finished,” Grady said. “We have 11 girls out, and we went from seven to 11. I’m real happy, especially when we run down the road, we take up the whole road. It’s great to see everyone there.”

Clippers coach Bob Halberg was particularly impressed with cross country newcomers Kaitlin Ortgeisen and Kellynne Boyle, finishing in the top 35.

“My fourth and fifth runners were freshmen, and have never seen a cross country meet,” Halberg said.

“They both ran extremely well. It’s

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Amboy’s Megan Grady turns for the finish line Tuesday during the Rocket Run at Centennial Park. Grady placed second, helping her team to a second-place finish as well. going to be interesting to see how they grow this year.”

Tegan McKenna finished fifth (20:48.71) to lead Newman, which finished third with 115 points. The host Rockets were led by Makaley Velazquez’s eighth-place finish (21:14.82).

Genoa-Kingston finished fourth with 132 points, led by freshman Alex Jerbi’s 21st-place finish. The Cogs competed despite tragedy occurring Tuesday morning before school, when a freshman student died suddenly. The student was not a member of the team.

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Hamblen, who finished fourth in last year’s race, cut his season-opening race time down by 32 seconds.

“I ran close to 500 miles and went to a lot of big college camps,” Hamblen said. “I went out to California for a month to do more training. It was a constant grind in the summer, and hopefully it will pay off this year.”

Hamblen and Rocket teammate Seth Williams had to shake off a slow start, knowing that defending race winner Nick Monkemeyer of Rockford Christian was back this year. However, the duo eventually caught up to the Royal Lion senior midway through the race as the lead trio.

After trading the lead with Hamblen off and on, Williams dropped out of

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Newman’s Ethan Nash (left) and Brady Osborne (right) look to pass Burlington Central’s Mitchell Roedel Tuesday during the Rocket Run. the running with about a half-mile left and finished in third place with a time of 16:27.50.

“I felt pretty good about this meet today,” Williams

said. “We went out really, really slow. We went out 5:34. I heard that, and I felt like I was jogging. You’ve got to be kidding me.”

Hamblen held off

Monkemeyer by less than 3 seconds, hitting high gear in the last 20 meters.

“It was a great race all around,” Hamblen said.

“We went out really slow, slower than what we’re used to. I just sat back and used it as a kick race.”

Newman senior Chris Ahlers led the Comets with a fourth-place finish with a time of 16:38.72, and Amboy’s James Blackburn rounded out the top five in 16:47.26.

The Comets finished in third place with 84 points, behind Burlington Central (63) and champion Rockford Christian (31), who had six runners in the top 10.

“Some of the kids are learning today,” Newman coach Pat Warkins said.

“I’m pretty happy with the way they ran. We have a lot of younger kids. Losing three seniors last year that were in our top four hurts a lot, but I think now they know where they’re at.”

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Is the next flip a 50-50 chance?

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

In the last two columns, I mentioned coin flipping.

Suppose you toss a coin 19 times and it always comes down tails. What are the odds on the next flip?

While you muse on that, let’s turn to this deal. South gets into six spades. How should he play after West leads the club queen?

In the auction, I agree with South’s opening bid.

Despite the lack of a club stopper, the hand contains 20 prime points with eight control points (counting two for each ace and one for each king).

A typical two-no-trump opening has only seven control points.

North made a transfer bid, over which South’s four-dia-

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Mirror distribution – each partner having the same hand shape – is usually troublesome. This deal is no exception. With an unavoidable club loser, it looks as though declarer must work out which opponent has the diamond queen – but not if he knows about elimination and endplay.

South wins with dummy’s club ace, draws trumps, cashes his heart winners, and exits with his last club.

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VOLLEYBALL | YORKVILLE DEF. STERLING 25-13, 21-25, 25-12

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Sterling struggles in opener Warriors never find their rhythm in loss to Yorkville

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

STERLING – As one would expect, nerves played a big part in the Sterling volleyball team’s season opener Tuesday night against Yorkville.

After a slow start, the Golden Warriors controlled the second set, but the accumulation of mistakes in the decisive third set never let Sterling get in any kind of rhythm. Yorkville took advantage for a 25-13, 21-25, 25-12 victory at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

“I think we lost some motivation in the third set,” Sterling senior Jay Borum said, “and we can’t do that. We had spurts of it, but we have to have it for the whole match against a good team like Yorkville.”

The Warriors (0-1) committed 21 hitting errors, five service errors, and five mental miscues that directly cost them points.

Eight hitting errors and four net violations in the third set killed any and all momentum they were trying to build.

In the first set, both teams looked a little rusty early on. A combo block

by Borum and Megan Loos tied the score at 8-8, but Yorkville (1-0) slowly pulled away from there.

The Foxes reeled off seven points in a eight-point stretch that saw Sterling use both of its timeouts, and the Warriors never recovered.

The second set saw Sterling turn the tables on Yorkville. The Warriors built leads of 13-7 and 15-8 thanks to a nice mix of hard hits and dinks, and were able to stave off the Foxes’ comeback attempt.

Leading 21-20, Borum ripped a kill, then Mya Pearson stuffed a block to force Yorkville’s final timeout. Kaylee Martin answered a kill by the Foxes with one of her own, then a Yorkville hit sailed out of bounds to force a third set.

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Sterling’s Jay Borum rips a kill Tuesday night against Yorkville at Musgrove Fieldhouse. The Golden Warriors lost their season opener against the Foxes in three sets.

Star of the match: Jordan Albarran, Yorkville, 8 kills, 4 blocks Key performers: Katie Nolan, Yorkville, 8 kills, 2 blocks; Laiken Miller, Yorkville, 13 assists, 13 points, 3 aces; Jay Borum, Sterling, 7 kills, 4 blocks, 11 digs; Kaylee Martin, Sterling, 6 kills, 5 points Up next: Sterling at United Township, 6 p.m. Thursday “I think we did a better job of finding the open spots, and communicating with each other about where to hit and how to hit,” Borum said. “Our block also helped us out a lot in the second set, and those touches at the net led to better passes to the setters, and we were able to terminate a lot more consistently.”

But the third set was a struggle from the start.

Hitting errors by Sterling, and strong net play

by Yorkville led to a 12-4 lead for the Foxes, and the

Warriors could never get anything going the rest of the way.

“Both defenses were outstanding, but I thought our serve receive was a big part of the win,” said Yorkville coach Mike Dunn, who has nine players returning from a 29-3 team last season. “We got our momentum running, and established a very nice balance from our hitters. That put pressure on them, because we could mix up where the hits were coming from.”

Borum had seven kills,

four blocks and 11 digs for Sterling, while Martin finished with six kills and five points. Alli Olson dished nine assists to go with four points, and senior libero Jamy Trancoso led the defense with 15 digs.

Katie Nolan and Jordan Albarran had eight kills apiece for Yorkville, with Alberran stuffing four blocks and Nolan adding two more. Laiken Miller chipped in 13 assists, 13 points and three aces.

“There was a lot of energy on both sides, and the team that capitalized and utilized that the most was able to play off that better,” Sterling coach Dale Dykeman said. “They played a lot more balls in system than we did, and that put a lot of pressure on our defense – and it’s tough to turn that into offense consistently.”

Tuesday’s stars Hallie Nauman had Anthony Mendoza, three kills and two West Carroll golf, blocks to lead the 3-over-par 39 Amboy volleyball team to a 25-22, 26-24 victory Cole Ruckman against Indian Creek on & Jake Bonnell, Tuesday in Shabbona.

Dixon golf, both shot Also for the Clip4-over-par 40s pers (1-1), Abbi VaesTristin Woodin, Polo sen had four kills, Vivgolf, 4-over-par 40 ian O’Laughlin had two Nick Olds, Sterling kills, Delaney Wilhelm golf, 5-over-par 41 had five digs, and Emma Lindenmeyer added six assists and four digs.

Also for West Carroll, Cameron Ehlers had 40, Boys golf L a S a l l e - P e r u 1 6 9 , and Sean Keckler and Sterling 174: Nick Olds Hayley Guilinger added earned co-medalist 45s.

Girls golf honors for the Golden Warriors with a 5-over- Cards take third: Riley par 41 in a road loss to Redell fired a 49 for Erie the Cavaliers at Senica’s (217) in a home trianOak Ridge. gular against Sherrard Nate Olson had 43, (192) and Rockridge while Ryan Blackburn (197). and Nick Ceruzzi had The medalist was Sher45s for Sterling. rard’s Katy Schmidt with Dixon 171, Rockford a 2-over-par 39.

Christian 172: Cole Girls tennis Ruckman and Jake Bon- Dixon 4, Mendota 1: nell shared medalist The Duchesses swept honors with 4-over-par the doubles matches on 40s as the Dukes edged their way to a home win the Royal Lions at Elliot against the Trojans.

Golf Course in Rockford.

The No. 1 team of AleaAlso for Dixon, Jacksha Penn and Alane son Jefferey had 45, and Bratt, the No. 2 duo of Anton Halla had 46.

Sara Ackerson and LarisPolo 168, Aquin 181: sa Gallardo, and the No. Tristin Woodin paced a 3 team of Lauren Turffs balanced lineup with a 4-over-par 40 as the Mar- and Renata Young each cos handled the Bulldogs won their matches.

Dixon also received at Edgewood. a win from No. 2 sinMack Llanas and gles player Jacqueline Christopher RademachFazekas. er each had 42s for Polo, Boys soccer and Brix Clayton had 44.

Harvard 2, Oregon 1: Aquin’s Javier Jazo was The Hawks were edged medalist with a 39.

West Carroll 169, by the Hornets at OreStockton 177: Anthony gon Park West.

Mendoza had a 3-over- Jarrett Reynolds scored par 39 to lead the Thun- for Oregon, with an der past the Blackhawks assist from Kaden Humat Sandburr Run in phrey. Jaspreet Gill had Thomson. eight saves.

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Newman earned its two points in doubles play. The No. 1 team of Emily Long and Erin Vits was a 6-4, 6-4 winner against Maura Scanlan and Ali Prescott, while the No. 2 team of Audrey Melton and Maddy Jacobs posted a 6-4, 6-3 decision against Abri Hale and Gianna Marcera.

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TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys cross country Tuesday’s results

Rocket Run

at Centennial Park, Rock Falls 2.95 miles Team Scores 1. Rockford Christian 31, 2. Burlington Central 63, 3. Newman 84, 4. Rock Falls 86, 5. Genoa-Kingston 202, 6. Erie-Prophetstown 209, 7. Oregon 210, 8. West Carroll 210, 9. Ridgewood 216, 10. Kewanee 237, 11. St. Bede 252 Top 10 runners 1. Brayden Hamblen (RF) 16:08.36, 2.

Nick Monkemeyer (RC) 16:11.19, 3. Seth Williams (RF) 16:27.50, 4. Chris Ahlers (N) 16:38.72, 5. James Blackburn (A) 16:47.26, 6. Josiah Vogel (RC) 16:49.15, 7. Nick Harvey (BC) 16:52.00, 8. Ethan Volk (RC) 16:58.94, 9. Noah Wells (RC) 17:01.17, 10. Riley Wells (RC) 17:01.36.

Other Newman runners: 20. Ethan Nash 17:58.98, 21. Brady Osborne 17:59.26, 24. Quenton Larson 18:16.09, 27. Shay Hafner 18:34.15, 28. Matt Hodge 18:37.34, 34. Clay Jungerman 18:55.01, 55. Drew Henson 20:17.08, 68. KC Knack 21:12.05.

Other Rock Falls runners: 18. Breu Knox 17:55.37, 35. Jonathan Cameron 19:00.78, 38. Colton Peterson 19:10.14, 39. David Villa 19:12.75, 44. Jose Hernandez 19:23.60.

Erie-Prophetstown runners: 32.

Kyle Behrens 18:45.81, 33. Jonah Green 18:52.22, 51. Ben Deneve 19:51.24, 60.

Kyle Kruthoff 20:32.81, 65. Chris Bonnell 20:52.99, 67. Collin Mikesh 21:12.52, 73.

Austin Freitag 21:55.04.

Oregon runners: 30. Ian Hussung 18:41.70, 31. Zack Hawkins 18:42.04, 57. Jordan Wilkins 20:51.56, 58. Michael Bower 20:22.56, 69. Ricky Bower 21:16.77, 83. Jacob Ebens 23:24.30.

West Carroll runners: 17. Jacob Casey 17:53.87, 23. Daniel Hartman 18:11.76, 45. Caleb Steines 19:28.45, 80, Indigo Zach 23:01.08, 84. Tom Knight 24:29.47.

Amboy runners: 19. Tom Stamberger 17:56.65, 54. Thomas Mollin 20:15.97, 70.

Paul Meyer 21:38.41.

Eastland-Milledgeville runners: 41.

Tyler Dabman 19:16.89, 42. Hunter Todd 19:18.08.

Girls cross country Tuesday’s results

Rocket Run

at Centennial Park, Rock Falls 2.95 miles Team Scores 1. Rockford Christian 55, 2. Amboy 65, 3.

Newman 115, 4. Genoa-Kingston 132, 5.

Burlington Central 137, 6. Rock Falls 154, 7. Erie-Prophetstown 176, 8. Orion 184, 9. Ridgewood 212, 10. Oregon 276, 11.

West Carroll 276, 12. Eastland 282, 13. St. Bede 284 Top 10 runners 1. Megan Safranski (BC) 18:59.01, 2.

Megan Grady (A) 19:05.49, 3. Madison Franseen (RC) 19:48.33, 4. Shauri Vogt (Kewanee) 20:24.64, 5. Teagan McKenna (N) 20:48.71, 6. Erin Hosto (A) 20:52.47, 7.

Jennifer Popovich (A) 21:11.39, 8. Makaley Velazquez (RF) 21:14.26, 9. Natalia Rodriguez (BC) 21:14.82, 10. Carolynn Claussen (RC) 21:15.84.

Other Amboy runners: 23. Kaitlin Ortgiesen 22:36.60, 33. Kellynne Boyle 23:06.64, 51. Maddie Foster 24:44.51, 59.

Kaitlin Boers 25:28.22, 63. Cassidy Corcoran 25:50.15, 84. Brenna Rieker 28:01.35.

Other Newman runners: 22. Kate Bonnell 22:35.02, 30. Ashley Simpson 22:56.15, 31. Natalie Amazola 23:00.16, 36. Jillienne Roe 23:18.72, 65. Kirsten Tunink 25:57.79, 77. Madaline Grove 26:52.76, 95. Rhyanna Hadden 34:48.56.

Other Rock Falls runners: 16. Michaela Busch 21:54.84, 35. Anneli Ruhnke 23:11.76, 47. Kamryn Hey 24:02.45, Mackenzie Schueler 25:20.54.

Erie-Prophetstown runners: 17. Olivia DeWitte 22:06.46, 18. Emily Hanover 22:17.90, 32. 23:00.16, 56. Aly Wetzell 25:13.74, 64. Lauren Sibley 25:50.82, 69.

Stephanie Sandrock 26:15.79, 91. Michelle Cooney 29:58.71.

Oregon runners: 52. Kelsey Handschuh 24:49.92, 53. Addison Kitzmiler 24:53.09, 58. Myra Nava-Moytol 25:23.98, 61.

Abbi Newman 25:91, 62. Naia Corcoran 25:45.75, 70. Rosie Sarantakos 26:19.93, 80. Jessica Brink 27:13.25, 89. Isabella Bergstrom 28:43.29.

West Carroll runners: 27. Hailey Barsema 22:44.55, 34. Kali Hunter 23:09.71, 75.

Hannah Knight 26:42.09, 76. Lauren Dauphin 26:43.96, 83. Jessica Barr 27:45.65.

Eastland runners: 38. Megan Schmeider 23:28.70, 40. Leah Kuper 23:34.65, 66.

Cecilia Guerrero 26:11.03, 72. Anna Kuper 26:36.31, 85. Adrianna Hensgen 28:14.32, 94. Lauren Swanson 33:11.61.

Boys golf Tuesday’s results at Senica’s Oak Ridge, LaSalle Par 36

LASALLE-PERU 169, STERLING 174 Medalists: Nic Olds (S), Nick Guisti (L-P), Frank Senica (L-P) 41 Sterling scores: Nate Olson 43, Ryan Blackburn 45, Nick Ceruzzi 45, Adam Oelrichs 46, Brady Bostelman 48 JV result: LaSalle-Peru 204, Sterling 222 Medalist: Nathan Rodriguez (L-P) 47 at Elliot Golf Course, Rockford Par 36

DIXON 171, ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN 172 Medalist: Cole Ruckman (D), Jake Bonnell (D) 40 Dixon scores: Jackson Jefferey 45, Anton Halla 46, Patrick Johnson 48, Olivia Pultorak 50 JV result: Rockford Christian 167, Dixon 229 Medalist: Cooper Swearingen (RC) 39 at Edgewood Golf Course, Polo Par 36

POLO 168, AQUIN 181 Medalist: Javier Jazo (A) 37 Polo scores: Tristin Woodin 40, Mack Llanas 42, Christopher Rademacher 42, Brix Clayton 44, Trevin Woodin 48, Lane Hopkins 54 JV result: Polo 213, Aquin 255 Medalist: Tommy Bardell (P) 49 at Sandburr Run, Thomson

WEST CARROLL 169, STOCKTON 177 Medalist: Alex Staver (S) 38 West Carroll scores: Anthony Mendoza 39, Cameron Ehlers 40, Sean Keckler 45, Hayley Guilinger 45, Aaron Haring 54, Matt Haring 57

Girls golf Tuesday’s results at Lake Erie Country Club Par 37

SHERRARD 192, ROCKRIDGE 197, ERIE 217 Medalist: Katy Schmidt (S) 39 Erie scores: Riley Redell 49, Sera Bebon 54, Madison Newton 57, Lexus Georgean 57, Sharon Kuhlemier 58, Heather Coers 60

Girls tennis Tuesday’s results at Sauk Valley Community College

STERLING 3, NEWMAN 2 Singles 1. Anna Ivarson (S) def. Margaret Smith 6-2, 6-2 2. Katelyn Grell (S) def. Erin Pasley 7-5, 6-1 Doubles 1. Emily Long, Erin Vits (N) def. Maura Scanlan, Ali Prescott 6-4, 6-4 2. Audrey Melton, Maddy Jacobs (N) def.

Abri Hale, Gianna Marcera 6-4, 6-3 3. Nadia Trujillo, Aly Marks (S) def. Makayla Murphy, Amber Long 6-1, 6-2 Records: Sterling 1-0, Newman 0-1

at Dixon

DIXON 4, MENDOTA 1 Singles 1. Whitney Lewis (M) def. Katie Hammitt (illness default) 2. Jacqueline Fazekas (D) def. Taylor Pappas 6-2, 6-3 Doubles 1. Aleasha Penn, Alane Bratt (D) def. Melissa Wohrley, Mary Wackerlin 6-3, 6-2 2. Sara Ackerson, Larissa Gallardo (D) def.

Hope McDowell, Alyssa Nantz 6-1, 6-3 3. Lauren Turffs, Renata Young (D) def. Lillian Rodrigues, Gracie Sheehan 6-2, 6-2 Record: Dixon 1-0 (1-0 Big Northern West)

MLB American League East Division W L Pct Toronto 70 55 .560 New York 69 56 .552 Baltimore 62 63 .496 Tampa Bay 62 63 .496 Boston 57 69 .452 Central Division W L Pct Kansas City 77 48 .616 Minnesota 64 61 .512 Chicago 59 65 .476 Cleveland 59 66 .472 Detroit 59 66 .472 West Division W L Pct Houston 70 57 .551 Texas 64 60 .516 Los Angeles 64 61 .512 Seattle 57 68 .456 Oakland 55 71 .437

GB — 1 8 8 13½ GB — 13 17½ 18 18 GB — 4½ 5 12 14½

Tuesday’s results Houston 15, N.Y. Yankees 1 L.A. Angels 8, Detroit 7 Cleveland 11, Milwaukee 6 Minnesota 11, Tampa Bay 7 Toronto 6, Texas 5 Kansas City 3, Baltimore 2 Chicago White Sox 5, Boston 4 Oakland at Seattle, late Today’s games Houston (McHugh 13-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 9-7), 12:05 p.m.

Oakland (Bassitt 1-5) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 14-8), 2:40 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Santiago 7-7) at Detroit (Verlander 1-6), 6:08 p.m.

Milwaukee (Nelson 10-9) at Cleveland (Co. Anderson 2-3), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Duffey 2-1) at Tampa Bay (Archer 11-9), 6:10 p.m.

Toronto (Price 12-4) at Texas (Lewis 14-5), 7:05 p.m.

Baltimore (W.Chen 7-6) at Kansas City (Cueto 2-2), 7:10 p.m.

Boston (Porcello 5-11) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 12-7), 7:10 p.m.

Thursday’s games L.A. Angels at Detroit, 12:08 p.m.

Toronto at Texas, 1:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Kansas City, 1:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Seattle at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

WHITE SOX 5, RED SOX 4 Boston

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Betts cf 4 2 2 1 Eaton cf 5 0 1 0 Sandovl 3b 4 1 1 1 MeCarr lf 4 1 2 1 Bogarts ss 4 0 1 0 Abreu 1b 4 1 1 0 Ortiz dh 4 0 0 0 AvGarc dh 3 1 1 0 T.Shaw 1b 4 0 0 1 TrThm rf 4 0 3 3 HRmrz lf 4 0 0 0 AlRmrz ss 4 1 1 0 Hanign c 4 0 1 0 Soto c 4 0 2 0 BrdlyJr rf 3 0 1 0 CSnchz 2b 4 0 2 1 Rutledg 2b 3 1 2 0 GBckh 3b 4 1 2 0 Totals 34 4 8 3 Totals 36 5 15 5 Boston 002 002 000 — 4 Chicago 010 100 30x — 5 E–Al.Ramirez (13), Abreu (7). DP–Boston 1. LOB–Boston 3, Chicago 8. 2B– Betts (29), Sandoval (23), Hanigan (6), Tr.Thompson (2). 3B–Tr.Thompson (1).

CS–T.Shaw (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Boston Miley L,10-10 6 2/3 13 5 5 1 3 Ogando 1 2 0 0 0 0 Layne 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 Chicago Quintana 6 7 4 3 0 6 Petricka W,4-3 1 1 0 0 0 0 Duke H,21 1 0 0 0 0 3 Robertson S,26-32 1 0 0 0 0 2 WP–Miley. PB–Hanigan.

T–3:00. A–14,393 (40,615).

National League East Division W L Pct New York 69 56 .552 Washington 63 61 .508 Atlanta 54 72 .429 Miami 51 75 .405 Philadelphia 50 76 .397 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 79 45 .637 Pittsburgh 75 49 .605 Chicago 72 51 .585 Milwaukee 53 73 .421 Cincinnati 52 72 .419 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 68 56 .548 San Francisco66 58 .532 Arizona 62 62 .500 San Diego 61 64 .488 Colorado 50 74 .403

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GB — 5½ 15½ 18½ 19½ GB — 4 6½ 27 27 GB — 2 6 7½ 18

Tuesday’s results N.Y. Mets 6, Philadelphia 5 Washington 8, San Diego 3 Colorado 5, Atlanta 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, Cincinnati 1 Cleveland 11, Milwaukee 6 Miami 5, Pittsburgh 2 St. Louis at Arizona, late Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, late Today’s games N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 10-11) at Philadelphia (Eickhoff 1-0), 6:05 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 8-9) at Washington (Scherzer 11-10), 6:05 p.m.

Colorado (Flande 3-1) at Atlanta (S.Miller 5-10), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (B.Anderson 7-8) at Cincinnati (Holmberg 1-3), 6:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Nelson 10-9) at Cleveland (Co. Anderson 2-3), 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Locke 6-8) at Miami (Narveson 1-0), 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Lackey 10-8) at Arizona (Corbin 3-3), 8:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-5) at San Francisco (Peavy 3-6), 9:15 p.m.

Thursday’s games L.A. Dodgers at Cincinnati, 11:35 a.m.

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 2:45 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

San Diego at Washington, 6:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

NFL preseason Friday’s games New England at Carolina, 6:30 p.m.

Tennessee at Kansas City, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Jacksonville, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 3 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Baltimore, 6:30 p.m.

Seattle at San Diego, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Green Bay, 7 p.m.

Indianapolis at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

San Francisco at Denver, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s games Houston at New Orleans, 3 p.m.

Arizona at Oakland, 7 p.m.

Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS — Terminated the contract of QB Josh Johnson. Waived S Erick Dargan and DT Kalafitoni Pole.

DENVER BRONCOS — Agreed to terms with G Evan Mathis on a one-year contract.

DETROIT LIONS — Placed TE Jordan Thompson on injured reserve.

Thompson sparks Sox Rookie finishes homer shy of cycle in win over Boston By the Associated Press

Rookie Trayce Thompson drove in three runs, including a go-ahead, two-run double, and the White Sox beat the Red Sox 5-4 on Tuesday night in Chicago.

Thompson, who was called up Aug. 3, finished 3-for-4 and was a home run shy of hitting for the cycle. His two-out double sparked a three-run seventh inning, when the White Sox erased a 4-2 deficit.

Melky Cabrera added an RBI single in the seventh for Chicago, which had 15 hits.

The Chicago bullpen protected the one-run lead for the final two innings. Jake Petricka (4-3) picked up the win in relief, and combined with Zach Duke and David Robertson to close it out.

Robertson pitched the ninth to earn his 26th save in 32 opportunities.

The White Sox trailed by two runs after Boston scored twice in the sixth.

Pablo Sandoval snapped a 2-all tie with an RBI

AP

The White Sox’s Alexei Ramirez (left) scores past Red Sox catcher Ryan Hanigan during Tuesday’s game in Chicago. The White Sox won 5-4. double before Travis Shaw extended the Red Sox lead with an RBI fielder’s choice.

Cubs 8, Giants 1: Jake Arrieta allowed one unearned run and four hits in six innings as the Cubs built up a big lead against their nearest

wild-card pursuer in San Francisco.

Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer off Giants starter Matt Cain in the third inning.

Cardinals 9, Diamondbacks 1: Jaime Garcia

allowed one run and four hits through six

innings as the Cardinals took command through eight innings in Arizona.

Jhonny Peralta, Jason Heyward and Yadier Molina each knocked in two runs for St. Louis.

Both the Cubs and Cardinals games ended after SVM’s deadline.

AUTO RACING

Where to go from here for IndyCar? Troubled racing series at a crossroads after driver’s death

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

When Tony Kanaan arrived home following the IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway, his wife asked him why he continued to race in a series that has such high risk.

Justin Wilson had been airlifted out of the track earlier that day after being hit in the head with a piece of debris from another car. He was in a coma, fighting for his life, and Kanaan’s wife was one of many who wondered why the drivers were putting their lives on the line week after week.

Lauren Kanaan pointed out that her husband had won the Indianapolis 500, accomplished all of his goals, and earned a very nice living in 18 years of American openwheel racing.

His answer was simple.

“No one puts a gun to our heads and makes us do this,” Kanaan said.

“We’re not rich, but we certainly won’t starve if I don’t do this. But I do it because I can’t live without it.”

That’s the mentality of drivers, and none put themselves in as much danger as they do in the IndyCar Series. Wilson died Monday night from his injuries, just 4 years after Dan Wheldon was killed in the IndyCar season finale in a horrific crash.

Wilson’s death from what by all accounts was simply a fluke accident has again thrust the series into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, and it comes as IndyCar heads into Sunday’s season finale looking to crown a new champion.

Six drivers are eligible for the title, including points leader Juan Pablo Montoya, who returned to IndyCar last season after stints in NASCAR and Formula One. His comeback year has included a second win in the Indianapolis 500, 15 years after his first victory.

Montoya takes a 34-point lead into Sonoma, California, over Graham Rahal, an American having a

AP

The death of IndyCar driver Justin Wilson on Monday as left an already reeling sport facing serious problems. The season finale is Sunday in Sonoma, California. breakout year. He has two wins driving for his father’s race team, and seeks to give the Rahal name its first title since his father’s 1992 championship.

All that could be overshadowed by Wilson’s death in a year IndyCar has seemingly bounced from one crisis to another.

IndyCar had to cancel its opener in Brazil over a promoter issue.

The season began with a good race in Florida, but it was marred by the debut of the cars’ new aerodynamic bodykits, which proved too brittle for even the slightest contact.

The streets of St. Petersburg were littered with broken parts and pieces, and a chunk of debris sailed over the grandstands and struck a pedestrian. IndyCar required Honda and Chevrolet to make structural upgrades.

Two weeks later, the inaugural race in New Orleans was a rainy, caution-filled train wreck. And the lead-up to the showcase Indianapolis 500 was marred by three accidents in which cars went airborne, and a fourth incident in which James Hinchcliffe nearly bled to death when his leg was punctured by a broken piece of a crashed car.

It led to frantic rule changes before the race in which Honda grudgingly agreed to design changes it felt only the Chevrolet cars needed.

One month later, the rules package for Fontana, California was so aggressive that drivers openly complained the racing was too dangerous. They put on a spectacular show that day, but in front of a crowd of less than 10,000 people.

The track won’t return to the schedule next season, and IndyCar has since implemented a conduct policy that prohibits drivers from speaking negatively about the series.

Just last month, IndyCar’s competition chief, Derrick Walker, said he was quitting at the end of the season, and series CEO Mark Miles said Walker believed he’d lost the support of many key players in the paddock.

The 2016 schedule has yet to be released, and owners have complained that the season is too short. The series doesn’t seem viable with an offseason stretching nearly 7 months. By comparison, NASCAR will have a dozen more races after IndyCar shutters its season this weekend.

Those inside the paddock are used to the chaos and taking it in stride.

“There are a lot of opinions out there ... and from people who aren’t qualified to give them,” former racer and team owner Bobby Rahal said Tuesday.

“This stuff happens, especially when you are pressing the boundaries. These are the fastest

race cars on earth, and there is a high level of risk to it. But it is what it is. People are always looking for any little hiccup to make a mountain out of a molehill.”

Bobby Rahal pointed to improved television ratings – “do they need to be much higher? Yes. But they are trending in the right direction,” he said – and the addition of a street race in Boston next year, as well as the return of Road America in Wisconsin to the schedule. IndyCar is also in talks to get Phoenix back on the schedule after a 10-year absence.

But Fontana is gone for 2016, New Orleans had first-year financial trouble that could prevent it from returning, and Pocono officials said it was “50-50” that the Pennsylvania track would return next year – even before Wilson’s accident.

To those inside the series, the problems aren’t as dire as they appear.

“I think this year has been much better than last year. I think each year, the series improves,” said Mario Andretti. “Certainly the series is not at the level we’d like for it to be, but the sky isn’t falling. And we’ve shown time and time again that when things like this accident happen, we address the issue and find an improvement.

“At the end of the day, it’s still the best racing out there and we find a way to persevere.”

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Quiet 2BR Duplex, Appl. snowplow, $550 month, lease 815-973-2831 Why Rent? ™ You CAN own!

Beautiful remodeled 3BR home.

With Riverview!

815-878-6356

3BR brick Ranch, 2 car attach. garage, on 1 acre N. of 26580 Sterling, Fulfs Rd. Avail. 9/1. $850 first/last mo.

815-440-0145.

Cozy & Clean 2BR,

no pets/ smoking. $600/mo. + dep.

815-988-1398 Why Rent? ™ You CAN own.

Very nice 3BR home $598/mo.

815-878-6356

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

311

Office/Retail, 1100 sq.ft., 221 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. $550 mo., $550/dep. Water & garbage furnished.

Call 815-284-7609.

Advertise Your Rentals in Sauk Valley Classifieds

ROCK FALLS 214 Ave. D, 2BR, bsmt. 2 story. No pets.

815-6251900 2BR, applcs., bsmt.,

No Pets. $500/mo.

815-718-1784 All Redone 3BR C/A, $598/mo.

Tired of Renting?

815-878-7399

STERLING 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043

Call

625-3600 or 284-2222

CALL 815-625-3600 OR 815-284-2222

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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LOANS

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

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AUCTIONS

615

Saturday September 12th 9am 11760 N. Hammer Rd. Marshall, IL Cabin & Outbuildings on 4.60 acres plus Truck * Boat *Trailer, Fishing, Hunting & Camping Supplies, Tractor & MORE! 812-243-1303 www.ucmarshall.com

STATEWIDE PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION (Aug to Dec 2015) OF IDOT ASSETS ON http://ibid.illi nois.gov Log on to above website for detailed Terms/conditions, dates and listing.

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

AMBOY GARAGE SALES 624

LARGE Inside Consignment Sale Wed. Thurs. 9-6 & Fri. 11-6, Sat. 9-4, Early Sales Tues. after 9am.

Come Early for Best Prices!

Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge.

If you need furniture & just starting out, this is the place! 3 stores to serve you!

All size beds, 4 swivel rockers, 10 sofas, 10 recliners, 5 table/ chair sets, 3 coffee end table sets, 2 washer/dryers, 3 sofa sleepers, 5 love seats, 1 twin size sofa sleeper, 2 stoves, 7 dressers, poker table, swivel office chairs & refrigerator, air conditioner, upright chest, futon bed, futon twin full bunk bed $100/ea. sm hutch, daybed & computer desk 815-718-4385 MUCH MORE!

August 27, 28, 29 Thur. & Fri. 7- 5 Sat. 7 – 2 1303 Amboy Rd BARN SALE Over 75 years of collections Antique tools of all sorts, antique barn hooks, cables, ropes. Antique; all sorts of misc items.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Thursday 7-5pm Friday 7-5pm 210 Sherman Ave Large rummage sale. Something for everyone. Cream & milk cans, lots of tools, lots of jewerly, paperweights, dishes, oil cans, some antiques, brass fireplace screen, towels and misc.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. - Sun. 9-4 1509 Ave. K Clothes and lots of misc.

Tues. & Wed., 8-4 614 W. 10th St. Clothing for all, shoes, scrubs, games, books, small sprayers, 7 industrial lights, old CB radio, and lots more stuff!

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad 625-3600 284-2222

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

Record albums for sale. Several genres. Very good cond. See display at The Showplace, 307 1st Ave. Sterling 61081(3rd floor, turn left, second display on right).

Go to http://abimarierecords.net or 815-213-7328

APPLIANCES

710

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003 Under the counter dishwasher, works good, 1st $50 takes it. 815-499-2130

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE - DIXON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

C. RAY SMITH AKA C. R. SMITH, THERESA A. SMITH and VILLAGE OF WEST BROOKLYN, Defendants.

14-CH-93 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 741 1ST STREET WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on June 9, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 05-17-07-427-004 Commonly known as: 741 1st Street, West Brooklyn, IL 61378 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $182,338.65.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Aug. 12, 19, 26, 2015

SAUK VALLEY

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Handyman

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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

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Asphalt

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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

Brick & Masonry

Cleaning Service

Maid/Janitorial Carpet

Dumpster Rental

YOU NAME IT, WE CAN DO IT! Interior painting, walls, doors & trim, cleaning, housekeeping, dog or babysitting, laundry, ironing, running errands.

Excellent refs.

You need somebody you can trust.

Call Sabrina 815-718-9500

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CLARK'S

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815-626-1333

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

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

A1 Painting & Powerwashing •Residential •Commercial

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Excavating

BENNY'S On The Spot Welding Service •On Site Welding •Repair Services Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Call Benny 779-245-3364

815-213-7982 or 702-505-1711 Fast & Efficient

Best Price in Town!

Painting 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

Power Washing

“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 Guaranteed Best Buy!

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

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!!

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad 625-3600 284-2222

✰CORNER✰ STORAGE

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

SELF-STORAGE 815-618-2717 South side of Dixon Rte. 26 Great Rates Inside 10x20 $45 Outside $20 Larger or smaller available

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

•Made to Order Windows •Custom Aluminum Trim work •Complete Installations •Limited Lifetime Warranty

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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

TELEVISION Call Theresa today!

J.C. Worcester Vinyl Replacement Windows

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

TV Repair Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

“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

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Owner/Operator

Flooring Carpet For Less •Less Money •Less Time •Less Hassle Call Al for a FREE Estimate A & A Flooring 815-632-0675

•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

Stump Removal

Lee, Whiteside & Ogle Areas

Farm Services

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

Roofing

perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

25 years exp.

98% Journeymen licensed & Insured Interior & Exterior

815-590-1677

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Home Improvement

Paint/Decorating

A&M Excavating & Demolition Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

815-632-3822

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Windows

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

Haul/Clean Service

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction FALL is the

Storage

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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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MOBILE HOMES

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

Great Garage Sales Call

625-3600

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EMPLOYMENT

Contact us to place an ad call 815-626-7653 815-284-7653

Search for local job listings at saukvalley.com/jobs/ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois SeDepartcurities ment. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of Securities State's Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

503

AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 800-481-8312

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

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

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

NEW TODAY CNAs $1500 Sign-on Bonus We are looking for dedicated professionals to assume key full and part time positions on our nursing team! If you are committed team-oriented to outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage, PTO, vacation and holiday pay; medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); and much more!

For an immediate and confidential interview, apply in person or call Lynette McFadden at (815) 284-3393 or email/ fax your resume in confidence to dixon@tutera.com 815-284-2066.

Dixon

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St. Dixon, IL

NEW TODAY Progressive Dental Office Seeking energetic, organized individual to fill Dental Hygiene position.

Send Resume to: Peni Bose PO Box 368 Forreston, Il 61030

HEALTH / MEDICAL

EMPLOYMENT

504

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.

EMPLOYMENT

505

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.

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

EMPLOYMENT

505

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

505

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 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

Bartender/ Waitress/er needed at The Railside Bar & Grill in Nelson. Call Christa 815-440-7606 Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence.

CDL Class A Drivers Needed.

Sign on Bonus.

All miles paid.

1-800-528-7825 or

www.butlertransport.com

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

IN NDUSTRIA AL MAIN NTENANCE E MECH HANIC Rochelle e Foods, LLC C, a wh hollly own ned subsidia ary of Horm mel Foods poration, has imme edia ate ope enings forr 2nd and 3rdd shiftt Indusstria al Corp Mainttenance e Me echan nics in n th he Rochelle, IL plan nt. Thiss possition ainta ain n, troubleshoot and repa air equ uipme ent in requirres the abilitty to ma an industria al manufa acturin ng environment.

What are th he ad dvantages of working for Rochelle Foods? ?

Early Childhood Teachers Needed

•Health h care e benefits including medical, dental, vision care, and n drug plan presccription •Exce ellent benefififitts packkage incllud ding ed ducattionall assiisttance, vaca ation and holiday pay, 401(k) Compe etitive starting salary from $22.20 up to $25.3 31/h hr, dep pending •C upon qualificcations and shift assignment

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.

Interestted candid dates may submitt a cover letter an nd resu ume’ to Human Re esources Manager, Ro ochellle Food ds, LLC, 100 01 S. Main St. Rochellle, IL 61068 8 or fa ax to (815 5) 562-713 36 or e-mail ormell.com.. You u may y also o apply at Jo ob Service in sllelliottt@ho Rockfo ord or Sterlin ng.

Call 8155-288-5905 for further information

Equa al Opport rtunity Emplo oyer

EMPLOYMENT

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EMPLOYMENT

505

Local Farm looking for CDL driver for the 2015 harvest season.

Please call 815-499-2272 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 Markman Peat Corporation is taking applications for Pallet Repairers. Benefits offered, incentive bonuses also offered.

Please apply in person at 13161 Fenton Rd. Morrison IL 61270 Now hiring for full time and part time positions. Food sanitation license a plus. Apply within at: Didoughs Twisted Pretzel at Northland Mall, Sterling.

NOW HIRING! Full & Part Time Apply at Vapor City Outlet, 1201 ½ 1st.

Ave., Rock Falls, IL

NEW TODAY Opportunity for experienced Semi-Driver, fall harvest, CDL required.

Gentle Ridge Farms 4512 E. Lincolnway 815-238-8466.

Painter Wanted Full time. Must have valid driver's license. Send resume to P.O. Box 22, Dixon, IL 61021.

PT Customer Service wanted.

Come in to apply 508 E 3rd St. Sterling 61081 No phone calls please.

Part time drivers needed for local pickup and delivery.

Driver's license and clean driving record required.

CDL preferred.

Please email:

scottallison@ sewerequpment.com

or visit us at: www.sewer equipment.com to complete an application.

Professional Administrative Industrial 102 S. Galena Ave nd 2 floor, DIXON 815-835-3000 To apply or review our current openings, please visit our website at hughes resources.com

EMPLOYMENT

505

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 background, and agree to physical pre-employand ment test. Apply in person at 1517 S. 19th St., Clinton IA.

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

Any Where Any Time Online! saukvalley .com

Full Time Mechanic Position Available, experience with lawn & garden equipment preferred.

Benefits include insurance, uniforms & 401k.

Apply in person at: Sloan Implement, 26208 US hwy 52, Lanark, IL ph 815-493-2191 (John Deere Dealer) Or apply on line at: www.sloans.com

Freelance Writers Are you looking for famee and fortune before you set out to write the Grreaat American Novel?

Would you settle for seeingg your work published locally and a little cash in your pocket?

Saukk Valley Media is looking foor freelance writers to woork as coontracted correspondents to prroduce articles for speccial sectioons and niche publications..

Correespondents are paid an agreed-to sum for eaach publiished article. Correspondennts are not employees but are indeppendent contractors who aree required to sign a contrract spelliing out work and compensaatiion arrangements.

Somee experience in writing for puublication preferred.

Sendd a current resume and sampplees of your writing to: Larry Lough, Exeecu utive Editor Sauk Valleyy Media 3200 E. Lincolnwayy, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL L 61081 llough@saukvvallley.com

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JOB OPPORTUNITY Local Business seeking Part-time, Full-time Bookkeeper, experience preferred Responsibilities would include; • Accounts payable • Accounts receivable • Cash receipts • Processing payroll and payroll taxes, • Direct deposit • Bank reconciliation • Data entry • Accruals and prepaid • Special projects as needed The ideal candidate must be; Professional,organized,detail-oriented, dependable, motivated, self-starter, proficient in Quick books,Excel and other financial programs. Have excellent communication skills both verbal and writttten.

Full Time Mechanic Position Available, experience with AG Farm Equipment preferred.

Benefits include insurance, uniforms & 401k.

Apply in person at: Sloan Implement, 26208 US hwy 52, Lanark, IL ph 815-493-2191 (John Deere Dealer) Or apply on line at: www.sloans.com

JOB FAIR Friday, August 28 Noon - 4 pm

Due to increased business, Ace is looking for FT & PT Material Handlers and CDL Drivers to work at the Princeton Retail Support Center Good pay plus incentive pay & full benefits package!

PT workers can earn up to $14.20/hr. to start on 3rd shift working 19/hrs. or less a week.

You can stop in before the job fair on the 28th, pick up an application and bring the completed application to the job fair.

2123 N. Euclid, Princeton, IL. EOE Ace Hardware

RNs - LPNs - CNAs

Full/Part-time, All Shifts Available Current IL License/Certification Required Attractive Compensation & Benefits To apply, contact Lisa Darr Paula Chavez 500 N. Jackson Street 430 Martin Road Morrison, IL 61270 Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 772-7288 (815) 626-4575 EOE

www.PetersenHealthCare.net

Kunes Country is seeking experienced and semi-skilled techs to work in a fast paced and rapidly growing shop.

We require our new techs to have the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude throughout the work day.

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IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ALIZABETH CRAIG, Petitioner, No. 15 D118 ST vs.

ASADULLO ABDUNAZAROV, Respondent.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATIONS Notice is given to Asadullo Abdunazarov, the party to be served by publication, that a Petition for Dissolution has been filed by Alizabeth Craig in the above named Court, and remains pending. A default judgment may be entered against the Respondent, Asadullo Abdunazarov, on or after the 14th day of September, 2015 if he has not appeared or answered the Petition prior to that date, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-206 and 207.

ALIZABETH CRAIG, Petitioner Theron W. Burall nd 502 E 2 St. Sterling, Illinois 61081 (815)535-0711 Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 2015 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ANNE M. BROUILETTE, No. 15 P 93 Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ANNE M. BROUILETTE. Letters of Office were issued to ELIZABETH A. SPAULDING, 1303 24th Place, Sterling, Illinois 61081, and JOHN N. BROUILETTE, 1502 E. 18th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081, as Independent Co-Representatives, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E 5th Street, Sterling.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with a Representative, or both, on or before February 26, 2016 and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 20th day of August, 2015 Elizabeth A. Spaulding and John N. Brouilette, Independent Co-Representatives Mark E. Zumdahl WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 August 26, 2, 9 2015 LEGAL NOTICE Fuel Purchase Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., September 1st, 2015 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, (815) 772-7651 and at that time publicly opened and read for furnishing gasoline and diesel fuel to the Whiteside County Highway Department.

Specifications and proposal may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All the proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. Duplications of these forms will be allowed.

The Public Works Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposals which are most advantageous to Whiteside County.

By Order of Russell L. Renner, P.E. S. E. County Engineer Whiteside County August 21 & 26 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE - DIXON, ILLINOIS

BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

C. RAY SMITH AKA C. R. SMITH, THERESA A. SMITH and VILLAGE OF WEST BROOKLYN, Defendants.

14-CH-93 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 741 1ST STREET WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on June 9, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: COMMENCING AT A POINT 20 RODS SOUTH OF A STONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE CHICAGO, BURLINGTON AND QUINCY RAILROAD LOCATED BETWEEN SECTIONS 7 AND 8, THENCE WEST 18 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 10 RODS, THENCE EAST 18 RODS; THENCE NORTH ON SECTION LINE BETWEEN SECTIONS 7 AND 8 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF WEST BROOKLYN, AND ALSO KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS LOT NO. 11 OF ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO. 10 OF LOTS CONTIGUOUS TO THE TOWN PLAT OF WEST BROOKLYN AS RECORDED IN RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOOK "C" OF PLATS, PAGE 54, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Permanent Index Number: 05-17-07-427-004 Commonly known as: 741 1st Street, West Brooklyn, IL 61378 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021.

The Judgment amount is $182,338.65.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Lee County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Aug. 12, 19, 26, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN RE THE ESTATE OF HELEN K. DUNCAN, Deceased No 2015 P 45 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to creditors of the death of Helen K. Duncan. Letters of Office were issued on May 5, 2015 to Dreama S. Brainerd as Independent Executor, whose address is 507 Sangamon Lane, Dixon, Illinois 61021 amd whose attorney is Ronald F. Coplan, P.C., 114 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 190, Morrison, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Court, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the personal representative, or both, within six months from the date of publication of this notice or 3 months from the date of mailing or delivery of this notice, whichever is later, to claimants. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the attorney and to the representative and to the representative's attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2015 Dreama S. Brainerd, Independent Executor Independent Executor: Dreama S. Brainerd 507 Sangamon Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 Attorney: Ronald F. Coplan Ronald F. Coplan, P.C. 114 East Main Street, PO Box 190 Morrison, IlL 61270 Phone: 815-772-7441 Fax: 815-772-7702 Aug. 12, 19, 26, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE ESTATE OF: LLOYD V. SWAN, Deceased NO. 2015 P 46 NOTICE OF CLAIM Notice is given of the death of Lloyd V. Swan who died on June 22, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on August 17, 2015 to Gale Suzanne Donnelly as Independent Executor whose address is 3920 Pinetop Vlvd., Titusvulle, Florida, 32796, and whose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Dixon & Giesen Law Offices, 121 East First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Lee County Court.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of the first publication, no later than February 24, 2016 and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Kelly Flessner Attorney for Executor Prepared by: Ms. Kelly L. Flessner Dixon & Giesen Law Offices 121 East First Street – P.O. Box 389 Dixon, Illinois 61021 Telephone: 815-284-2288 Fax: 815-284-1338 Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 2015

Notice To Bid Bid Specifications For Snow Removal Services for Medical Center Properties Parking Lots CGH Medical Center wishes to secure bids for Snow Removal Services for the parking lots located in the Sterling locations. The hospital will accept sealed bids at the office of the Facility Manager; 100 East LeFevre Road, Sterling, Illinois, 61081 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday September 22, 2015 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Specifications for this work are available from the CGH Facility Manager, 100 East LeFevre Road, Sterling, Illinois, 61081.

If you have any questions you may contact Bob Lehman/CGH Facility Manager at 815-625-0400 ext. 4461. CGH Medical Center 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 hospital.

Aug. 25, 26, 27, 2015

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FIAT 500 Mitsubishi Galant VW Jetta Wolfsburg Edition Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Chevrolet Impala Loaded

72 months @ 2.79% APR with $4,000 cash/trade plus tax, title, license & doc fee down with approved credit.

60 months @ 3.09% APR with $4,000 cash/trade plus tax, title, license & doc fee down with approved credit.

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14 LEXUS IS 350 CONVERTIBLE

Diamond White, Only 7,000 1-Owner Miles! Clean Carfax

SAVE THOUSANDS OFF NEW! 14 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLES

Special Pricing! 4 To Choose From! 300 H.P. V6, 28+ MPG, Easy on Insurance Compared to V8!

FROM $19,999* 14 LEXUS G350

D L SO All Wheel Drive

12 LEXUS ES350’S

AUTOMOBILES

904

1963 Ford Galaxy Convertible, low mileage, good cond., $13,500 815-441-8343

AUTOMOBILES

2006 Chrysler 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 firm 858212-1952 2010 SS Camaro Transformers edition.

24K mi. $26,000. Call 815441-6483 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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NEW REAL DEAL FOR ITEMS OVER $300 A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $38!

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No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

S.U.V.S

1978 Midget/MGProject car. $6,000. Call 815-284-2482

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NEW TODAY 2003 Trailblazer LS, 4WD, 4 door, 6 cyl., 150K mi., 815$4800/obo 626-2399 2005 Ford Escape, V6, FWD New tires.

Sun roof, Very good cond. $6500. Call 815-625-1397.

1994 Cadillac DeVille, body excellent. 147,423mi. $2100/ obo. 815441-7051.

1996 Caprice Classic, 101,101 miles, good condition, new battery, new tires. Call 815-2850366 to inquire

TRUCKS

910

2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD 4 door, loaded, liner & tuxedo 121,840 miles $11,000 obo 815-762-1716

2001 Mercury Marque, white, 1 owner, 143k mi., 22mpg, $1,800 / obo 779-245-1542

VANS

905

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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 2011 Chrysler Town & Country, fully equip. 85K $10,900.

Sweet!

515-745-0994.

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

PARTS & ACC.

925

Bullitt Chrome Wheels 17'x9' fits Mustang & other Ford cars. Like New $500. Call 815-284-6192 Ford Rims 22”x19”, split spoke polished aluminum w/ black pearl metallic, includes sport center cap, valve stems, 5-lug bolt pattern 4.5”, great cond., 4 for $1600/obo 815-626-2549

Credit Auto Sales www.creditautosalesdixon.com Email: Phone:

(815) 288-1716 (815) 288-2406

creditautodixon@yahoo.com Fax: (815) 288-6183 601 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 9am-3pm

2 To Choose From! “A Ride Like No Other”

FROM $24,999* 12-13 LEXUS RX350

The Auction Shed Location: The Auction Shed at 900 S. Division Ave (Rt 26), Polo, IL 61064 See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Sunday, August 30, 2015 9:30 am Lunch by Poorboys Catering Items belonging to the Kenny Obendorf, Forbes Family, Hilda Partlowe Estate & others.

4 To Choose From! Low Miles! 1-Owner!

FROM 28,999* $

08 LEXUS RX350 SUV

Navigation, Like New!

FROM $16,999* 11 LEXUS ES350

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FROM $18,999* 12 MERCEDES E350 SPORT 4-MATIC

Household - Car Sm chest freezer; several tables & chairs; hutches; buffet; dishware, pots, pans, utensils; set of stoneware; Richmond china; flatware in cases; Tupperware; wood high chair; stools; wood TV trays; hall tree bench; sofas; loveseats; recliner; rockers; coffee & end tables; lamps; Sony big screen TV; Panasonic sound system; wicker chairs, loveseat & coffee table; Grandfather clock; Kincaid piano; computer desks; roll top desks; files; desk chair; child’s desk; bookcases; vacuums; Singer Model 237 in cabinet; beds; dressers; chests; cedar chest; linens; quilts & comforters; quilt rack; fans; records; books; holiday decorations; toy chests; exercise bike; bikes; luggage; ½ rack Longaberger baskets; Enesco Precious Moments; Boyds Bear figurines; fruit jars; golf clubs; lawn furniture; lawn & garden tools; lawn sweeper; stl posts; step ladders; few fishing lures; weed eater; various wrenches & tools; tool boxes; Delta & Pro-Tech cut-off saws; Craftsman router; straight edge; Bosch reciprocal saw; Steelmaster organizer drawers; ‘00 Ford Windstar, 111,000 miles;

Collectibles Hoosier type cabinet; walnut high frame bed; dresser; chests; wood desk; lamp table; drop leaf table & others; cane bottom chairs; sm kidney shape table; wood ironing boards; cast piano stool; Singer treadle sewing machine; metal stroller; 2 Nylint fire trucks; toy JD 7420 in box; doll step back cupboard; wicker doll buggy; Stanley Cup hockey game; wood duck decoy; Isabel Bloom pieces; picture frames; kerosene lamps; water can; sled; blue graniteware; various crocks & jugs; Hall blue Aladdin tea pot; cup & saucer sets; some green & pink depression pieces; lots more misc.

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Clerks: Public Auction Service Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins(IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809 Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

Only 29,000 Miles! Panoramic Sunroof, Navigation, Luxury For The Cost of New Basic Car!

WOW!

12-13 INFINITI G37X

PUBLIC AUCTION The Following will be sold at the ON SITE LOCATION of 659 Easy Road in Ohio, IL (Located 2 Miles North on Rt. 26 Thence West 2.4 Miles to Farm) on:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015 TIME: 10:00 A.M. Low Miles, All Wheel Drive

FROM $19,999*

Quality Vehicles

www.majeskimotors.com 1707 East 4th St., Sterling

815-625-9600

Mon.--Thur. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 8:30am-4pm pm *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Dealer not liable for errors. Photos for illustration only. ** With approved credit. ^$2,000 Down, 78 Months @ 3.9%,plus tax, title, license & doc fee with approved credit.

View Listing & Photos on website: www.tumblesonauction.com 1998 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 PICK UP TRUCK: 5.7 V-8Truck w/3rd Door, Tow Package, Tonto Cover & Tool Box; Truck has New Fuel Pump & Tank w/Over 250,000 Miles FURNITURE: Porcelain Top Table & Sm. Cabinet; White Paint Cupboard w/ Chicken Design; Spinning Wheel; Old Children’s Sleds & Goat Cart; Shepherds Hooks; Metal/ Iron Loom; Old Metal Lockers; Lg. Open Storage Cabinet; Many Furniture Pieces Too Numerous to List!!!

TOOLS & TOOL RELATED ITEMS: 32 Ft. Werner Aluminum Ladder; Toro Mower; 38 & 42 In Agri Fab Lawn Sweepers; Wood Burning Stove; Garden & Hand Tools; Forney Lincoln 225 Welder; Stand Up Air Compressor for Holding Tank Only; Chainsaw; Clinton Horizontal Shaft Motor; Floor Jacks; Sm. Torch; Weed Eaters; Engine Items; Stainless Steel Feeders; 16 Ft Cattle Panels; Cast Iron Butchering Kettle; Homemade Cherry Pitter; Many Steel & Wood Posts; Pile of Scrap Metal; Lumber; Electrical & Woven Wire; Casement Windows; Storm & Various Doors; ATV Tires & Rims; 70 Horse Chrysler Boat Motor; Old Bicycles Including Two Seaters; Camping Supplies-Lanterns & Stoves

SELLER: TOM KESSEL, OHIO, IL TT TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL Email: ttauction@yahoo.com Or Phone: 815-872-1852 AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON & TIFFANY FOES

MOTORCYCLES

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1984 Honda GL 1200 Aspencade fully loaded. $1500 OBO 815-440-2802 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 1200 Sportster Custom, low miles, $5,000 815-499-9409 2008 Harley Davidson, mint cond., special edition Screaming Eagle dyna., 7,900 mi., pd. $27,000, asking $12,900 / obo.

815-9859358 ★2008 Honda★ ★Goldwing★ pearl white, heated seats & grips, 28,800 mi. w/ 2009 cargo trailer & towpack wheels to make into a trike reduced $17,500 815-535-3503

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.

BOATS/MOTORS

940

18 ft. Mark Twain, Tri Hull open bow, good interior, exc. mer-cruiser, stern drive w/ trailer; Cracked block engine but includes low hours good 350 Chevy engine, simple swap; boat low total has hours; $700 OBO 815-625-8656 or 815-631-1028 1986 Alumacraft 16' w/ Shorelander trailer, 1992 40hp Suzuki motor, new trolling motor, fishfinder, $3995 / obo 815-225-5113

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 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

TRAILERS/RVS

945

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

AUTOS WANTED

960

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Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

5x8 H & H Trailer, loading ramp, good cond. $600 815499-7333

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FARMLAND AUCTION Wednesday, September 16th 2015 at 11 A.M Sale to be held at: The Auction Shed 900 South Division Ave Polo, IL 61064

100 Acres +/Section 19 of Buffalo Twp in Ogle County, IL Selling as 1 tract – NEW SURVEY AVAILABLE

100 Acres +/- P.I. 129.3 – 10,000 BU Bin / ON HARD ROAD Tax I.D #’s 14-19-200-010 Total Taxes $ 2,425.30 For complete listing of sale bill, maps, soil maps, photos, tax info, terms & conditions, etc. go to www.lennybrysonauctioneer.com For Information Contact: Lenny Bryson-Auctioneer 900 S. Division Ave. Polo, IL Ph) 815-946-4120

Owner, John & Michelle Gilbert Attorney, Kim Krahenbuhl 815-732-2101

PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY AUGUST 29- 9:00 A.M.

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND RELATED ITEMS WILL BE OFFERED AT PUBLIC AUCTION AT DAHL AUCTION BUILDINGS-11041 ROUTE 92 - THREE MILES WEST OF WALNUT, ILLINOIS. Go to darrelldahl.com for additional pictures and items.

POWER TOOLS - WOODWORKING - CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT: TapeTeck Automatic Drywall Set including Taper, Pump, Gooseneck, Corner Box, Finishers, Corner Roller, Flat Boxes, Cleaning Brushes and Box Handle, Delta 6” Jointer, Delta 10” Table Saw, Jet 16” Band Saw, Bosch 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Coleman 5000 Powermate Generator, Hegner Scroll Saw, Delta 12.5” Portable Planer on Table, Delta Dust Collector 220V w/Remote Start, KEW40C31CA Pressure Washer, Drywall Cart, Bosch TS300 10” Table Saw with Gravity Rise Stand, 10’-17’ Expandable Alum. Walk Plank, 20’X4’ Platform for Forklift, 24’ Alum. Walk Plank, 11’ Forklift Extention, 2-8’ Fiberglass Step Ladders, 4-24’ Fiberglass Extension Ladders, 12’ Jib Boom for Forklift, 3 Steel Storage Racks -10’X8’X2’, Campbell Hausfield Wheel Barrow Style Air Compressor, Lyon Miter Trimmer, MD770 Tile Saw, 3 Shingle Strippers, 2 Worm Drive Skil Saws, Bosch Fine Cut Jamb Saw, Drill Doctor Bit Sharpener, Drywall Lift, Brad Nailer, Finish Nailer, Roofing Gun, 2 Bostich Siding Guns, Stabila 10’ Plate Level, 1 Pair Ladder Jacks, 8-Wall Mount Walk Board Brackets, Speed Cope-Jigsaw Coping Saw, 2 Fall Tech Roofers Fall Arrest System, Ridgid ½” Right Angle Drill, Dewalt Trim Air Compressor, Bostich Pancake Compressor, Milwaukee ½ Drill w/Spade Handle, Bosch Jobsite Radio with Charger, Bench Top Drill Press, Craftsman Radial Drill Press, Paslode Framing Gun, Knee pads and Ladder Mits, Hitachi Air Compressor, Cordless Drills, Craftsman Flood Lights, Roof Jacks, Dremel Mutimax Tools, Saws-all, Paslode Positive Placement Framing Gun, 4” Angle Grinder, Craftsman Router, Woodworking Clamps (Lots), Laser Levels, Bostich Framing and Staple Gun, Paslode Finish Nailer and More Not Mentioned.

SERVICE TRUCK AND TRAILERS: 2008 Chevrolet 3500 Truck -6L Engine - 75,000 miles with Surpreme Utility Box Frame – Good Condition.

2008 Big Tex 14000lb Gooseneck Flat Bed Trailer with winch- Good Condition, Pickup Crossover Toolbox, 18’ Dovetail Tandem Trailer.

RAW LUMBER AND ROUGH CUT OAK LUMBER SELLER: RANDY STEELE / STEELE CUTTING EDGE INC. SALE BY UNITED COUNTRY - DAHL REAL ESTATE CASH OR GOOD CHECK WITH ID Auctioneer: DARRELL R. DAHL (815) 379-2447 License # 440.000235

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