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Armed forces A look back in time Antique farming techniques and equipment were on display last weekend at the Farm Heritage Festival at East Jordan Church in rural Sterling. PAGE C12

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Police: Military equipment today necessary to avoid being ‘outgunned’ "9 #(2)34) 7!22%. s CWARREN SAUKVALLEY COM s 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 A man in full-body armor sits atop an armored vehicle, his sniper rifle pointed into a crowd of people.

Clouds of tear gas. Back-lit silhouettes of people hurling bottles and bricks.

Police raise their guns, forming a human barricade – their faces obscured by masks.

Those are the images from Ferguson, Missouri, in the weeks since a police officer shot and killed an unarmed black teen-

ager, his body left lying in the street for 4 hours.

The protests in Ferguson that followed the shooting have been mostly peaceful, but when night falls, the scene has changed into one that calls to mind images from Iraq, from Syria, from the riots of the Arab Spring.

But this is America, viewers say. How could that happen here? And, most important, could it happen where I live, too?

The easy answer is yes, it could. The national government has been slowly doling out used military equipment to local police departments since the implementation of the Pentagon’s 1033 Program.

Put into law in 1996, the program was created to transfer out-of-use Department of Defense property – small arms, ammunition, and various other equipment – into the crime-fighting hands of state and local agencies that otherwise might not be able to afford it.

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Kids these days: Late to bed, early to rise Officials not in favor of later start to school day

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

If school didn’t start until 8:30 a.m., students would be more awake in class, according to 12-year-old Ashley Vences.

“You would be more focused,� said Vences, a seventh-grader at Challand Middle School in Sterling. “You would not be so tired.�

The American Academy of Pediatrics this week recommended that middle and high schools delay the start of classes until 8:30 a.m. or later.

Studies have found that most U.S. students in middle school and high school don’t get the recommended amount of

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sleep – 8.5 to 9.5 hours on school nights – and that most high school seniors get an average of less than 7 hours.

T a d E v e r e t t , Tad Everett Sterling superintendent of the Sterling superintendent School District, said students should not go to bed as late as many of them do on school nights.

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“If kids went to bed 30 minutes earlier, there would be no need for us to start school 30 minutes later,� Everett said. “Kids could get more sleep if they went to bed earlier.�

Students at Sterling High School report to class at 8 a.m. – 30 minutes earlier than what the AAP suggests. Students at Challand Middle School start classes at 7:50 a.m.

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

DIXON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says that as he has campaigned throughout the state, communities big and small have brought one business issue to the forefront. “I’m hearing at every level of business that they are getting killed U.S. Sen. by online retail,� Dick Durbin Durbin said. “It’s the biggest issue affecting municipalities because of the lost sales tax.�

The Springfield Democrat was at the Dixon Chamber of Commerce on Friday to listen to the concerns of about 20 local business and government leaders. A three-term senator and majority whip, Durbin is being challenged by GOP state Sen. Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove.

Durbin said the Main Street Fairness Act he co-sponsored in 2011 would help Main Street retailers compete with online merchants and bring uncollected sales taxes back to the cities.

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The bill would require online retailers to collect each state’s sales tax on behalf of the consumer. A little-known law requires consumers to self-report on their state income taxes, but only a small percentage comply.

The bill passed in the Senate a year and a half ago before it stalled in the House. It is again picking up momentum, thanks largely to dire budgetary challenges faced by local governments. “It passed with 70 votes in the Senate, and the House wouldn’t even call it for a vote,� Durbin said. “The reason was that the word ‘tax’ was in it. The truth, however, is that this is an existing tax, not a new one.�

Durbin and other Democratic leaders have worked to link the Main Street bill with a 10-year extension of the Internet Tax Freedom Act, which prohibits states from levying taxes on Internet access. The access law is set to expire on Nov. 1. “I hope to move these two together,� Durbin said, “because I think that both can really help you at the local level.�

The legislation is a longrunning response to a 1992 landmark Supreme Court decision, Quill Corp. v. North Dakota.

The decision established that a business must have a physical presence in a state in order to collect sales taxes. The court ruling left the door open by saying that Congress could overrule the decision through legislation.

Switching to economic development, Durbin asked for input from leaders. “I’m here to listen rather than tell you I came here

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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (right) greets Geoff Vanderlin, executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging, after a meeting Friday with business and community leaders at the Dixon Chamber of Commerce. Vanderlin talked during Friday’s meeting about how federal funding for transportation services has dried up in recent years. with a solution,� Durbin said.

Rochelle Economic Development Director Jason Anderson raised the sensitive political question of congressional earmarks, a discontinued practice of allowing members of the U.S. House and Senate to fund local projects with federal money. “With earmarks gone, we’ve lost the ability to funnel transportation funds to rural communities,� Anderson said. “How do we get the money for badly needed infrastructure projects?�

Earlier this week at an Illinois Farm Bureausponsored forum in Bloomington, Durbin spoke in favor of earmarks, saying “they have had a positive impact.� Oberweis has said he is staunchly opposed to bringing back the practice of targeting specific projects for funding. “When we had ear-

marks, it was much easier to pass a highway bill,�

Durbin said. “Much of the motivation was gone once we lost the gripand-grin photo opportunities.�

Durbin said the federal gasoline tax, which funds much of the nation’s infrastructure work, has taken a hit from decreased fuel use by consumers.

Geoff Vanderlin, executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging, said transit funding had also dried up at a time when local demand for services was skyrocketing. The Council on Aging

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Durbin said the funding mechanism for transportation needs to change, but it is a delicate political issue. “The federal gas tax is regressive,� he said. “The question becomes, How do we spare lower-income people from shouldering a huge portion of the load for highway dollars?�

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Life in the back row with the band T

he back row can be a pretty unassuming place.

For Dave Johnson, the last line of chairs is where he and Mark Bressler would, 28 years ago, goof off as young newcomers to the Dixon Municipal Band. “When I started in the band, Mark was right out of college, the kid who sat next to me,� Dave said of the man who directs the band today. “We were the troublemakers in the back row.�

A few years later, when Kent Nightlinger became the band’s director, there was a role to fill: Someone needed to announce the pieces the group was playing. Sort of moderate the performances. “I sort of said, ‘I’ll do it,’ and he said, ‘Sure, go ahead,’� Dave recalled. “That was pretty much the interview.�

Against members’ urging, for 25 seasons, Dave has introduced the pieces from the seat of his pants in that back row.

Except during the Christmas performance, when he reluctantly takes center stage to rattle off the composers, arrangers, and all the good stuff you need to know about what you’re about to hear.

Tucked away in that back row with his euphonium, Dave was enchanted by a young French horn player 26 years back. “Twenty-six years ago, I sat down in front of him,� his wife, Ruth, said in a phone interview Tuesday. “And back then, I thought his jokes were funny.�

After a few months of dating, they were engaged. They’d have two children, Maribeth, who recently took her trombone to Northern Illinois University for her freshman year, and Patrick, a sophomore tuba player at Dixon High School. Dave says Ruth can play “pretty much every instrument in the band,� hence, she

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Again, from the caboose of the band, Dave found it surreal when all four family members played in the ensemble this past season. “This year, to be sitting in the back, with both of my kids sitting on either side, and my wife out front, to see my family playing together, ‌ that was really a special moment,â€?

Dave said. “And then the fact that all four of us got to talk about it afterward. ‘Hey, how about this song? Did you hear who screwed this up?’ “We got a nice picture of all of us. That was a great night.�

With so many long-tenured members in the band, every night playing music is a great one. One of the keys to the group’s longevity is its ability to have fun while performing.

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Dave Johnson has been playing with the Dixon Municipal Band for 28 years, and for 25 years has introduced to the audience the pieces the group plays. Against members’ urging, Dave has introduced the pieces from the seat of his pants in the back row. But during the Christmas performance he reluctantly takes center stage for the task.

There are plenty of inside jokes, many of them finding Dave right in the middle of the punchline. He’ll playfully take jabs at sections of the band, then poke fun at himself. “The other fun is they love to listen to me try to pronounce composers’ names,� Dave said. “Music is worldwide, and I have a tendency to butcher composers’ names. “It’s all about paying the proper respect to the music, but having fun.�

After playing in the marching band at NIU, Dave looked to keep having fun with music. But he also needed an outlet.

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OBITUARIES Terry L. Stokes STERLING – Terry L. Stokes, 66, of Sterling, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at his home.

He was born March 31, 1948, in Melrose Park, the son of Albert and Helen (Morgan) Stokes. He spent most of his working life as a laborer foreman in the Chicagoland area before moving to Sterling, where he worked the Farm & Fleet tire desk for many years.

Surviving are his daughter, Gina Stokes of Lockport; two sons,

Steve Stokes of California, and Erik (Cindy) Stokes of Joliet; good friends, Kim and Chad Haley; and three grandchildren, Jacob, Nick, and Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be private. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls handled arrangements.

Go to woundedwarriorproject.org to make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in Terry’s honor.

Arlene F. Kness POLO – Arlene F. Kness, 92, of Polo, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014. She farmed for most of her life with her husband near Brookville.

She was born March 30, 1922, in Carroll County, the daughter of Frank and Olive (Paul) Bowers. Arlene married Wilton O. Kness on Nov. 28, 1948. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her son, Richard (Cheryl) Kness of Lakewood, Colorado; her daughter, Marsha (Mark) Shalett of Arlington Heights; three granddaughters; five

great-grandchildren; two sisters, Belva Brandt and Iva Spencer; and her sonin-law, John Brooks.

She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheryl Brooks; and her sisters, Esther Wikoff and Wilma Buchanan.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Polo Family Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brookville Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.

Memorials may be made to Brookville Grace United Methodist Church.

Environmentalists, industry officials pore over documents SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Stricter requirements for disclosing the use of chemicals are part of new proposed rules issued by the state Friday as part of the process of regulating fracking, the high-volume oil and gas drilling method that proponents hope will bring a surge of jobs to Illinois.

The highly anticipated rules, released by the state Department of Natural Resources, come after months of complaints about delays from industry officials anxious to begin hydraulic fracturing in what they say are southern Illinois’ rich deposits of natural gas.

The state was hailed last year for legislation seen as a model of compromise on how to regulate the drilling practice, but that cooperation

broke down when draft rules were criticized by both industry and environmental activists.

State officials expressed confidence that the new rules would address all the concerns raised in 30,000 comments they received in Marc response to Miller those initial Director, rules. DNR Illinois Department d i r e c t o r Marc Miller of Natural Resources said his staff had done “a thorough and thoughtful job� in crafting a balanced, 150-page report delivered to an administrative oversight committee tasked with reviewing them over the next 45 days before they can take effect.

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“Most parents drop their kids off on their way to work,� Everett said. “This could potentially have a negative impact on a parent’s travel arrangements in the morning.�

Guadalupe Vences, 15, a sophomore at Sterling High School, also said a later start to the school day would mean more sleep. “I’d probably go to bed at the same time,� she said. “You would just go to sleep like normal, and you won’t wake up as tired.�

Although the AAP released its recommendation on Monday, Ron McCord, principal at

where a well site would be located.

Some environmentalists offered tepid praise for the department’s attention to their concerns, while saying they would be poring over the new rules over the next few days.

Hydraulic fracturing uses a mixture of water, chemicals and sand to crack open rock formations thousands of feet underground to release trapped oil and gas. Opponents fear it will pollute and deplete groundwater or cause health problems, while the industry insists the method is safe and will cause the same economic boom seen in other states, such as North Dakota.

The bipartisan panel reviewing the rules has 45 days to sign off on the suggested rules, change them, or block them. It also can ask for a 45-day extension in making recommendations.

Woman injured in two-vehicle crash to CGH Medical Center in Sterling after they responded to the wreck at 5:49 a.m. Thursday.

She remained in the hospital Friday.

According to a news release from the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, Duncan was driving a Kia south on Freeport Road when she disobeyed a stop

sign. Her vehicle collided with a westbound Ford pickup truck driven

by Ben A. Mattingly, 54, of Leaf River. The Kia entered the north ditch of Pilgrim Road, while the Ford went into the north ditch and collided head-on with a tree.

Duncan was taken by ambulance to CGH Medical Center. Mat-

tingly and his passenger, Jeremy S. Lower, 33, of Leaf River, were not injured.

The accident remained under investigation.

Deputies from the sheriff’s department were assisted at the scene by Sterling Fire Department staff, CGH Medical Services, and Slim-NHank’s Auto Body Shop.

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DIXON – There will be no laboring over the downtown streetscape project during the Labor Day weekend.

Crews will take a brief break before diving back into the work Tuesday as the project enters its 16th week.

According to the engi-

neering companies: The pouring of pavement and sidewalks on Ottawa Avenue between First and Second streets will continue next week.

The block is scheduled to reopen by Sept. 15.

Crews will work to finish underground water and sanitary sewer work on Ottawa Avenue from First Street to River Street.

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But both environmentalists and industry officials also were poring over the report Friday, and some indicated that the battle over the regulations may not be over. Mark Denzler, chief operating officer of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, said hopeful drillers were not happy with the requirement for more detailed disclosure of specific chemicals, which he said could threaten “trade secret protections.� “From a cursory review, there are concerns that the new rules exceed the scope of the legislation,�

Denzler said.

The department also clarified rules to ensure that wastewater would not be stored in open pits for more than a week at a time, which environmentalists had said would lead to contamination. And it stipulated that public hearings for fracking permits should not be held farther than 30 miles from

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STERLING – A Milledgeville woman was in serious condition Friday with injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning at Freeport and Pilgrim roads in rural Sterling.

Police said Jennifer M. Duncan, 32, was taken

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Rock Falls High School, said the debate about starting school later was nothing new. “The research has been out there for years,�

McCord said.

Students report to class at 7:50 a.m. at RFHS. One issue McCord has with starting school later involves extracurricular activities, including sports.

A later dismissal could delay practices and games. The shift might also cut into time for homework and afterschool jobs, McCord said. “Baseball and softball are not played under the lights, so we have to start earlier in order to get the game in before dusk,�

McCord said.

If it was the wish of the community and the district, a later start time could be made to work.

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Dixon Superintendent Michael Juenger agreed with McCord that the issue of a later start is nothing new.

Classes in the Dixon School District start at 7:45 a.m. Juenger said schools could adapt to a later start time if the Dixon community and the district approved it. “If it was the wish of the community and the district, a later start time

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Everett said the Sterling School District was not looking to change the start of the school day.

He also said if one building were to have a later start time, all buildings would have to change. “You are impacting transportation, traffic flow and work schedules,� he said. “Before we make a decision that drastic, we would want to make sure we had input from stakeholders, teachers, parents and the community.�

If the school district ever considers that, Ashley said she would approve. “If we started later, you would actually want to get out of bed,� she said.

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On First Street from Galena Avenue to Ottawa Avenue, workers will continue pouring sidewalks and start pouring pavement.

In April, the Dixon City Council awarded a contract for the streetscape work to Fischer Excavating Inc., of Freeport, for nearly $5.8 million, a portion of which will be paid

for by KSB Hospital for work to a parking lot off Ottawa Avenue.

The city also contracted Wendler Engineering Services Inc. and Willett, Hofmann & Associates, for a combined $321,000, to do engineering work and planning for the project, bringing the total streetscape cost to about $6.1 million.

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Storm clouds form over Heritage Crossing on the Dixon riverfront Aug. 4 as the crowd waits for the start of the Lyle Lovett concert. The show ended up being postponed when a thunderstorm rolled through the region.

It has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 5, at the Historic Dixon Theater.

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DIXON – About 75 percent of the original tickets sold for the Aug. 4 concert of Lyle Lovett have been reactivated, Crystal Cork owner Eric Brantley estimated Friday.

The outdoor concert was canceled because of an unfortunately timed thunderstorm, but thanks to local efforts, the show will go on.

The concert has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 5, at the Historic Dixon Theater, 114 S. Galena Ave. Ticketholders may reactivate their tickets at no extra charge until Tuesday. Upgrades are also available, Brantley said, though only a handful of Crystal Circle-level tickets were left on Friday.

Brantley said that 1,013 tickets were sold for the original show date. He expects that most of the

original ticketholders will be able to attend, and whatever seats are left over will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Brantley has a waiting list of interested buyers that he’s slowly making his way down.

Anyone who bought a $50 Crystal Circle ticket will have floor seating; general admission ticketholders will be in the balcony. “The reason that we brought him back, even knowing that we’re going to take a bath on this, is that we want the people who bought tickets to have a show,� Brantley said. “The reason we did this in the first place is for the community. It’s good for the community.�

Ticketholders must reactivate their tickets by Tuesday, Brantley said, so that he’ll have a firm grasp on the number of extra seats available to be sold.

This time around, ticketholders also are able to buy box seat tickets, which go for $400 or $600 – depending on whether the box seats four or six people. Those tickets will come with a cheese platter and wine, Brantley said.

According to a news release from Dixon Main Street, tickets can be reactivated in three ways: s 4ICKETHOLDERS CAN email thecrystalcork@ gmail.com with their ticket numbers – the 13 digits to the right of the bar code. s 4HOSE WHO PAID WITH a credit card but don’t have their ticket numbers can email thecrystalcork@gmail.com with the name on the card, and reactivated tickets will be

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DIXON – Three people were injured Friday morning in a head-on collision at U.S. Route 52 and Cedar Grove Road south of Sublette, near the border of LaSalle and Lee counties.

Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene, with Amboy, Sublette, and Mendota fire and EMS personnel. According to a news release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle driven by Bennie Sumner, 44, of Mendota, was southbound on Route 52 when it entered the northbound lane and struck a van

driven by Cyril Ward, 64, of Amboy.

Ward was flown to Rockford Memorial Hospital, where his condition was not made available Friday afternoon. A passenger in Ward’s van, Brayden Ward, 4, was taken to Mendota Community Hospital, where his condition was unavailable Friday. Sumner was flown to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, and was in critical condition Friday afternoon.

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Fumigation must be an ongoing process M

ore than 5 years ago, when Illinois was embroiled in the Gov. Rod Blagojevich impeachment process, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn boiled his solution to the corruption scandal down to one word: fumigate. “We have to fumigate state government,�

Quinn told a Chicago civic luncheon in late 2008. “We need to fumigate state government,�

Quinn told reporters on a different occasion.

And, after Blagojevich was booted and Quinn took office in late January 2009, the word popped up again. “We’re going to start to fumigate state government from top to bottom to make sure it has no

corruption,� Quinn said at a Capitol news conference.

The dictionary says that fumigate means to apply the fumes of certain chemicals to an area to disinfect it or to rid it of vermin.

You know, like how the pest-control man walks the hallways, rooms, and exteriors of a building, spraying to kill the bugs.

THE WORD CAME TO mind as more details broke about political hiring in the Quinn administration, specifically the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The Office of the Executive Inspector General issued an investigative report last week stating that anti-patronage hiring rules were circum-

What we think Gov. Pat Quinn pledged 5 years ago to fumigate state government to rid it of corruption, but it looks as if some bugs remain. The governor should halt his office’s practice of recommending candidates for jobs at IDOT and elsewhere, so subordinates don’t feel pressured to break the rules to hire them. vented at IDOT over the past decade.

In all, 255 people were improperly hired to midlevel “staff assistant� positions.

And the report stated the process accelerated in 2010 and 2011 – after Quinn took office.

Any administration is allowed to hire political cronies when jobs involve policymaking or confidential informa-

tion. But the jobs filled at IDOT were reclassified to make them appear to be exempt from normal hiring rules, even though the duties for some jobs involved only mowing lawns and answering phones.

Quinn may be off the hook, because the report stated no evidence was found that he knew of the hiring shenanigans.

IDOT’s acting secre-

tary, Erica Borggren, announced the layoff of 58 remaining workers hired as staff assistants, and that the job title would be discontinued.

Quinn and his staff should simply stop recommending candidates for jobs at IDOT or anywhere else in state government.

That would relieve BUT IDOT’S FORMER the pressure on various secretary, Ann Schneider, departments to hire cerwho resigned in June, tain people because the said the “vast majority� governor recommended of candidates that IDOT them. Merit alone should hired were recommendthen be the deciding faced by Quinn’s office, and tor. she felt pressured to hire Perhaps Quinn could them. have avoided the whole That’s a natural reacIDOT mess if he had tion. How many subordi- done a better job “fuminates, when asked by the gating� state government boss to take a particular 5 years ago. action, say no?

He also should learn a Quinn, of course, is up lesson from the pest-confor election in Novemtrol man. You can’t fumiber. His Republican gate just once and then opponent, Bruce Rauner, forget it. You’ve got to leaped at the opportunity spray on a regular basis to criticize his Democrat- to keep those annoying ic opponent. bugs from coming back.

BEHIND THE READER’S VOICE | FREDERICK G. TURK Note to readers: This is the first in a series of question-and-answer features about people who frequently write letters to the editor.

Name: Frederick G. Turk City: Rock Falls Age: 76 How long have you been a letter writer?

30 years for the Gazette.

Favorite topics: Situations in foreign countries and especially how the U.S. affects them; peace and political issues.

Most memorable reaction to one of your letters: I always appreciate both positive and negative ones.

Which other letter writers do you enjoy reading?

John Eades and Alan Beggerow always write well-crafted and meaningful ones.

Tell us a little about your family, education, career, hobbies: I am blessed with my wonderful wife, Kay, and children Daniel, Greg, David, and Naomi and

their 10 talented children.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Cleveland State University, known as Fenn College in 1960, a master’s degree in education at CaseWestern Reserve University, also in Cleveland, and a doctorate in international and comparative education at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. I started out as a junior high math teacher in Cleveland, Ohio. I felt the need to leave the nest and joined the Catholic Peace Core and taught in Arequipa and Lima, Peru, and joyfully met and married Kay Laswell, also a volunteer. We were married in Byron. I taught at D.C. Teachers College (now the University of the District of Columbia). We moved to Quito, Ecuador, where I worked with the OAS (2 years), Santiago de Chile with UNESCO (1.5 years), and at Universidade Federal Fluminense in Nitoroi, Brazil (3 years).

Since moving to Rock

I especially enjoy playing basketball, tennis and soccer, watching wellcrafted, provocative movies, drama, art and reading fine literature, talking with people, and listening to good music.

How would you describe yourself?

I feel I am an adventurous, gregarious and meditative peacemaker.

People you admire: Howard Zinn, W.E.B Dubois, Mother Jones, Gandhi, Pete Seeger, Caesar Chavez, Dorothy Day, and many lesser known folks who live very heroic lives.

Favorite saying: It’s not about me.

Best advice ever given you: Follow your dream.

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com Fred Turk, a frequent Sauk Valley Media letter writer, lives in Rock Falls. His favor- Advice for local, state ite topics include various situations in foreign countries and especially how the and/or national government, in a nutshell: U.S. affects them, as well as peace and political issues.

Involve everyone in the Falls in 1980, I was prinCollege, teacher with the Whiteside County Demo- decision-making process. cipal at St. Andrew’s YWCA for abusive, violent cratic Party, Open Forum Leaders influence more School, a social worker men, and teacher at Win- and Occupy groups, and through their examples with Catholic Social Serning Wheels. have joined peace delega- than their words. Work vice, part-time teacher at I have been active in tions to Guatemala, Cuba, for the common good.

Sauk Valley Community the peace movement, the and Nicaragua.

Practice democracy.

THE READER’S VOICE

Fix roadways right the first time, please STACY DENNISON Rock Falls

My road, Canal Street, is one of the many roads that were refinished with gravel. We (I and a few neighbors) thought the road was going to be built up a little along the sides to help eliminate the standing water and to help stop the end of our driveways from collapsing into the huge potholes.

The street crews were aware of the problems on our road. We still have standing water, and now when it rains, it is mixed with the oil they used.

I have caught some of the kids playing in these oil-slick puddles and hope none of them get sick. We know where to send the doctor bill, if they do.

The city could have been a little less stingy

with the gravel and actually covered all of the oil, and they could have at least attempted to build up the road to eliminate some of the standing water.

Last winter, we had water turn to slush and then refreeze. This caused a massive pothole, and the end of my driveway actually caved into the hole. The street crew threw some asphalt at the end of my drive and patted it down. I am thankful they at least attempted to fix my driveway.

The roads in our area need to actually be fixed instead of putting a bandage on the problem. If you are going to do something, do it right the first time.

nue). It is wonderful. Feels The burned-out Whislike we are driving on a key’s River Smokehouse superhighway. site is a public nuisance What a great job the area. workers did.

Cat-sized rats were observed on the premises, across the street from a day care center.

Stores that could be in our blighted downtown are instead allowed to occupy an ancient factoCHRIS CORCORAN ry-turned-mall.

Mount Morris The Route 64 and Route Recently while in Ore- 2 intersection downtown gon, I needed emergen- continues to hinder safe cy medical care and an traffic flow and comambulance ride to the merce. hospital. I am thank- The dam area still seems ful the new ambulance as dangerous as ever withservice was at the fire out more aggressive safety department. I appreciated precautions implementtheir professionalism in ed. my time of need, and so The sheriff’s tow fund would you. audit (why not $1,000 per I ask that you please vote tow?) goes on, and so does yes in support of the Ore- the spending spree by the gon Ambulance Service Ogle County Board. The referendum coming up in new $4.2 million sheriff’s April. office seemed to get railNo ambulance service roaded through with little PAT GIBLER is not an option. Did you transparency.

Dixon know that the city did Let’s hold our leaders Thank you, Mr. Jeff nothing to help secure accountable!

Kuhn, for the nice new ambulance service for its Thanks again to Oregon street we have (Mary Ave- citizens?

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Give ambulance a ‘yes’ vote; fix other problems

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Presentation Monday on labor principles JAMES G. JAEGER Sterling

The Labor Day holiday raises questions about the current status of relations between employees as collective bargaining groups and their employers.

However and whenever those respective parties engage in negotiations about their proper compensation, benefits and duties, some might ask whether the mutual agreements obtained are fair and just.

Their consenting to just any pact is not enough.

Reciprocity and autonomy are beneficial principles, which should be observed in such agreements.

To learn more about a case for equality in seeking agreements, the public is invited to a presentation of the same that I

“A man has a right to unrestricted liberty of discussion.�

Percy Bysshe Shelley, British poet, 1812

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I will discuss John Rowls’ egalitarian philosophy as presented in Michael Sandel’s book “Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do.�

The meeting is sponsored by Sauk Valley Interfaith Peace Action.

The meeting will be preceded by a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Those attending the potluck are requested to bring a dish to pass.

Those who wish more information may call me at 815-632-0918.

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Issues of labor, jobs key to 2014 election L

abor Day arrives on the earliest possible date this year: Sept. 1.

That leaves a full 9 weeks of “official� campaigning before the Nov. 4 election.

Labor-related issues will be key over the next couple of months for this midterm election.

For governor. For U.S. Senate. For U.S. House.

For Illinois Legislature.

Where you stand depends on ... where you sit, politically speaking.

The spin will be tremendous.

Better strap in.

larryLOUGH ,ARRY ,OUGH is executive editor of Sauk Valley Media. #ONTACT HIM via email AT LLOUGH saukvalley. com.

DEMOCRATS WILL portray Illinois as a state in steady recovery since the Great Recession socked the Midwest especially hard.

Republicans will tell you the state’s Democratic administration has saddled Illinois with crushing debt and a burdensome tax structure that hamper recovery.

Both are accurate. Neither is true.

Sorting it out isn’t easy, and it will be made more difficult by context-free political bickering until Election Day. Whom you believe depends on ... where you stand, politically speaking.

Put your boots on.

42nd in job creation, with 5.81 million jobs in June 2014, up an anemic 3 percent from June 2009, according to the U.S. Labor Department.

Then consider that during July, 445,400 Illinois residents were unemployed, down from a recent high of 753,500 in January 2010.

Still, 78,300 more people are unemployed in Illinois than when the recession began.

Then again, the unemployment rate in Illinois dropped to 6.8 percent in July, down 0.3 percentage point from June and down 2.4 points from a year earlier.

But with a 6.8 percent jobless rate, Illinois ranks 39th among the 50 states.

Illinois does, however, enjoy a higher household median income (17th) and lower poverty rate (24th) than most states.

Figures lie. Liars figure.

YOU WILL HEAR lots of facts.

On one hand, Illinois ranks near the bottom of the U.S. in job creation since the recession ended.

On the other hand, the state’s private-sector employment alone grew by 11,200 jobs in July.

Over the past year, the private sector has added 28,700 jobs.

But then, among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., Illinois still ranks

DEMOCRATS DID get their vote-inducing labor question on the fall ballot: An increase in the minimum wage to $10 an hour.

Of course, it’s merely an advisory referendum with no force of law.

But its populist premise, even if not a promise, might motivate more voters who are likely to vote Democratic, if you can believe conventional wisdom.

And the small crowd

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that would oppose such an increase was going to vote (against it) anyway, so it’s a no-lose proposition for Democrats to try to goose the turnout.

They are likely going to need all the voters they can get in November.

Only two states have a minimum wage higher than Illinois’ $8.25 an hour, though several states have approved a series of graduated increases in coming years that will exceed that rate.

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn supports an increase. His Republican challenger, Bruce Rauner, has staked out positions on both sides of the issue.

Democrats generally argue a higher minimum wage stimulates the

BEDDING

economy by increasing incomes of people who spend everything they make.

Republicans generally argue it suppresses employment because it increases employers’ costs.

The referendum might not help Quinn’s floundering campaign.

But it won’t hurt him.

LABOR-WISE, RAUNER supports making Illinois a “right to work� state.

That gives workers in union shops the right to refuse membership in the bargaining unit, even if they still enjoy the benefits of negotiated wages and benefits.

Republicans generally argue that workers in union shops should not be forced to join, espe-

cially if their dues are used to support political causes and candidates they don’t like.

Democrats generally argue that “right to work for less� laws are really about weakening organized labor, which Republicans generally believe artificially inflates wages and other employer costs, which is a drag on the state’s economic growth.

The Democratic argument got some support this week by a new study from a labor expert at the University of Illinois.

Robert Bruno, a professor of labor and employment relations, said he found that rightto-work laws reduced union membership rates by almost 10 percent

while reducing workers’ wages by an average of 3.2 percent. The lower wages, the study indicated, decreased state and federal tax revenues while increasing costs of government assistance programs.

That means collective bargaining states with higher wages – such as Illinois – “are subsidizing the low-wage model of employment in rightto-work states such as Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas,� Bruno reported.

Republicans will point out that Bruno’s study shows such laws increase the employment rate – by 0.4 percent. Otherwise, don’t expect them to be convinced by the study.

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WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama heads to Europe next week, looking to assure nervous allies of the United States’ commitment to the region, as NATO prepares to beef up forces amid fears that Russia will step up its provocations beyond Ukraine.

Obama arrives in Estonia late Tuesday, where he’ll meet with the presidents of the three Baltic states, along with U.S. and Estonian troops.

He’ll also travel to Wales to meet with world leaders at a NATO summit, as the group that was created in 1949 to bolster security against the Soviet Union finds itself gearing up to respond to a new type of Russian aggression. “The two stops are essentially part of the

AP

President Barack Obama speaks at the White House in Washington. Obama said Thursday he is looking for allies around the world to help the U.S. root out the Islamic State group that has seized large swaths of territory in Syria and Iraq. same effort to send a message to the Russians that their behavior is unacceptable,� said Charles Kupchan, senior director for European affairs on the National Security Council.

Estonia, which has a sizable Russian population, is a member of NATO and will be assured that the membership “constitutes an ironclad guarantee� of its security, Kupchan said.

To Russian President Vladimir Putin, the message will be, “Russia, don’t even think about messing around in Estonia or in any of the Baltic areas in the same way that you have been messing around in Ukraine,� Kupchan said.

The trip comes as the terror threat level facing the host country of Wales in the United Kingdom has been raised from “substan-

tial� to “severe,� suggesting an attack is highly likely and as the administration hopes to build a coalition of allies to fight the Islamic State.

The summit comes as NATO and the U.S. are preparing to leave Afghanistan by the end of the year, and the Russian intervention has given the organization a new sense of purpose, analysts said. “People now see, in Moscow, a threat, a concern that wasn’t there just a year ago,� said Steven Pifer, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and director of the Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Initiative at the Brookings Institution, a centerleft think tank.

Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko will attend the summit, and the White House says it expects a NATO-Ukraine Commission at the summit to look at ways the organization and individual members can aid Ukraine militarily, as well as economically.

FOREIGN FIGHTERS

Boomerang extremists worry officials If they return home, attacks could follow WASHINGTON (AP) – The case of Mehdi Nemmouche haunts U.S. intelligence officials.

Nemmouche is a Frenchman who, authorities say, spent 11 months fighting with the Islamic State group in Syria before returning to Europe to act out his

rage. On May 24, prosecutors say, he methodically shot four people at the Jewish Museum in central Brussels. Three died instantly, one afterward. Nemmouche was arrested later, apparently by chance.

For U.S. and European counterterrorism officials, that 90-second spasm of violence is the kind of attack they fear from thousands of Europeans and up to 100 Americans who have gone to fight for

extremist armies in Syria and now Iraq.

The Obama administration has offered a wide range of assessments of the threat to U.S. national security posed by the extremists who say they’ve established a caliphate, or Islamic state, in an area straddling eastern Syria and northern and western Iraq, and whose actions include last week’s beheading of American journalist James Foley.

Some officials say the group is more dangerous than al-Qaida. Yet intelligence assessments say it currently couldn’t pull off a complex, 9/11style attack on the U.S. or Europe.

However, there is broad agreement across intelligence and law enforcement agencies of the immediate threat from radicalized Europeans and Americans who could come home to conduct lone-wolf operations.

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The program was intended to combat a rise of violent, drug-related crime. And, in fact, the program’s outline specifically states that a preference should be given to applications from agencies seeking equipment that would be used for counter-drug and counter-terrorism activities.

An easily searchable online database shows what equipment different counties have acquired through the program.

In Whiteside, Lee, and Ogle counties, the equipment requested seems almost banal compared to what other agencies have asked for. In the Sauk Valley, it’s mostly just shotguns, rifles, and trucks.

Ogle County, according to the registry, has received more equipment than both Lee and Whiteside counties, including, in 2006, a $190,000 helicopter.

Local agencies’ equipment is pretty standard issue, authorities say – guns, tasers, bullet-proof vests, batons, tear gas, body armor, gas masks, helmets. Ogle County has a few Humvees; Whiteside County has one. “You always want more, but in my case, I would just as soon have more personnel that could have better training,� Lee County Sheriff John Varga said. “A lot of it for me is justifying having it. Yeah, last winter when it was bad, to have a Humvee ...

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Yes. But to use it once or twice ... You’ve got to justify where you’re at and what you’re doing.�

Some of the items available are not needed by local departments, according to Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss. “Agencies like ours just can’t afford to have all that type of stuff,� Langloss said. “And we don’t need it. ... It would be a waste of money for every agency to try to do it.�

If faced with a riot situation, authorities say, one of their first calls would be to the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System. Based in Springfield, the agency provides backup and extra equipment to any department that needs it.

According to a 2012 report from the FBI, since 1993, the violent crime rate has dropped dramatically – practically cut in half. The number of domestic terrorist attacks, too, has sharply declined, according to a December 2012 report from the University of Maryland’s National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START).

START tracked every terror attack from 1970 through 2011, and the data was decisive: attacks are less frequent now than they were a generation ago, though that doesn’t mean the severity of the attacks has declined.

While less frequent and fatal now, attacks that do occur come on a much larger scale.

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“Law enforcement officers today are not as safe as they were 15 years ago,� Langloss said. “And it took a lot of incidents in the country that are well documented, of officers being outgunned, before changes were finally made and investments were made, and then these military surplus programs came in to save taxpayers money.�

Sterling Police Chief Ron Pothoff agreed. “We’ve never really used any of [the military equipment],� Potthoff said. “We just thought we should have it, and we weren’t able to budget for it. “We’re not just talking about violent crime here,� Potthoff said.

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You are going to lose. “So, to have the ability to respond to these things – they’re rare, but they happen. We have to have that ability.�

George Burruss, a professor of criminal justice at Southern Illinois University, doesn’t see a problem with outfitting agencies with militarygrade equipment. He said that the most important thing is that the agency knows when and how to use it appropriately. “I don’t think you can just say that because they have this military equipment, they’re using it inappropriately, or they shouldn’t have it,� Burruss said. “I think the bigger picture is how they’re using it – training, as far as when you should use it. ... “My concern would be, like with a lot of things in society, we look at one

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Rock Falls Police Chief Mike Kuelper said his department has M16 assault rifles issued through the military surplus program. “We have two or three AK-47s that we recovered a couple years ago from people who had them illegally,� Kuelper said. “So they already had them, so we decided we needed to get weapons to match what’s on the street.�

The Sterling Police Department, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Department, and Dixon Police Department also received M16s from the surplus program. “One of the things that I worry about today, and that’s demonstrated all over the place, is that the police [get] no respect,�

Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi said. “The criminals are worse. The crimes are worse. There’s less respect for police. ... “What are we supposed to do, go unarmed? So we protect ourselves, and we look intimidating. ... In my opinion, I don’t see anything wrong with it at all.�

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Sokolova, the mother of a 6-year-old boy, does not know the fate of her husband, and she said Russian military officials have released no information about the servicemen. She fears for his safety.

Similar questions are being raised by families of other Russian servicemen about unexplained deaths and missing or captured soldiers who are said to be on military exercises.

The answers could undermine public support for President Vladimir Putin and his policies in Ukraine.

MOSCOW (AP) – The last time Valeria Sokolova saw her husband, the 25-year-old paratrooper told her that he and his fellow soldiers were heading for military exercises in southern Russia, near the Ukrainian border. “He was vague in a way that was very unusual, and it was hard for all of them to say goodbye,�

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Mexico operations thwart child and family migrants Numbers are greatly reduced CHAHUITES, Mexico (AP) – Mexico’s largest crackdown in decades on illegal migration has decreased the flow of Central Americans trying to reach the United States, and has dramatically cut the number of child migrants and families, according to officials and eyewitness accounts along the perilous route.

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Fewer than 15 were detained on a train that once carried 600 to 1,000 migrants at a time.

American and Mexican officials say they are noticing the same dropoff all along the route.

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Cardinals activate veteran catcher Yadier Molina from the DL. The 32-year-old backstop underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb on July 11.

Now playing The Dixon Dukes and Monmouth-Roseville Titans clashed to start the 2014 high school football season Friday. Check out interviews and highlights from the game at saukvalleysports.com

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Sophomores Long, Martin assume new roles as leaders for Duchesses, Warriors

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“She hustles a lot, and never

gives up on a ball. She’s fast and quick, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to help her team win the point and win the match.”

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“She really goes after the ball hard. She kills everything she can get to, and she hits it so hard. It’s tough to match up with her and stop her when she gets going.”

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f Hollywood wanted to More Inside remake the Odd Couple, Sauk Valley Media has spiked down and were choosing all the information you need for the volleyball players from 2014 volleyball season. Check team the Sauk Valley area, capsules for 17 area teams on B8. there would be few A year of varsity experience has done duos who would fit the bill wonders for the duo, and the growing like Dixon’s Jessa Long and pains are a thing of the past.

Sterling’s Kaylee Martin.

“It was very scary last year,” said Martin,

Long’s story is very similar. As Dixon’s libero, she led the area in digs with 520, setting a single-season school record in the process. But at the start, she was in the same boat as Martin: a wide-eyed freshman wondering how she would be accepted by the older girls.

But it seems as if those tables have turned heading into this season. Both Long and Martin will be heavily relied upon to provide leadership for teams looking to make deep postseason runs. who was fifth in the area in kills (243) and And both seem to have gone from the third in the area in aces (64) as a freshman nervous youngsters to the responsible One is a diminutive, talkative backstarter for Sterling in 2013. “I didn’t know veterans. row defensive demon. The other is a what to expect, or what to do to fit in. Last “Jessa is the calming influence for us tall, softer-spoken terror at the net. Both year, I wasn’t mentally ready for varsity back there,” Dixon coach Bunyan Cocar are sophomores looking to take the next volleyball; I’d get nervous and mess up, said. “It’s just so chaotic when she’s not step after stellar freshman seasons for and I’d let it get to me. on the court. The girls understand how the Duchesses and Golden Warriors.

“But I had great teammates, especially she plays defense, and they rely on And both are extremely well-equipped Darien [Bardoner, a senior setter], who her and have so much confidence in to do just that … and not just physically. helped me a lot and just kept me calm.” her … and she’s developed so much

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confidence in them, too.”

“Kaylee is excited to take on that leadership role,” Sterling coach Dale Dykeman said. “Last year, she always talked about ‘the’ team. This year, she talks about ‘my’ team. She’s really taking ownership of things.”

The journey from needing a security blanket to being the security blanket was a somewhat gradual one, filled with potential pitfalls – which never seemed to trip up either phenom.

But while those converging paths eventually led to the same place, they were very divergent at the beginning.

For Long, it was less about stepping up and more about earning trust. Never one to shy away from voicing her thoughts, Long was determined from the start to prove herself to her teammates and earn that varsity libero spot as a ninth-grader.

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Stewart back at track Driver will race Sunday for first time since fatal accident

BY PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

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Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart reads from a statement Friday, as he meets the media before practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Stewart will race Sunday for the first time since his car struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint-car race on Aug. 9.

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HAMPTON, Ga. – Tony Stewart took his seat on the podium – unshaven, his eyes glassy – and unfolded a sheet of paper.

His voice quivered as he read, pausing to maintain his composure as he described the death of a driver he hit as “one of the toughest tragedies I’ve ever had to deal with.”

This was a far cry from the brash driver known around the track as “Smoke.”

Ninety minutes later, he climbed into his No. 14 car and sped toward the high-banked oval at Atlanta Motor Speedway, drawing a cheer from the crowd gathered around his garage. He

Oral-B USA 500 Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway When: 7 p.m. Sunday TV: ESPN quickly got up to speed, turning laps of nearly 190 mph, a racer back in his element.

Ready or not, Stewart is back on the track.

Heartbroken but eager to heal, Stewart rejoined the race for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship surrounded by those he considers a second family – his team, his crew, his rivals.

He missed the last three races, going into seclusion after the

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sprint car he was driving struck and killed 20-year-old Kevin Ward Jr., who had stepped on the track to confront him during a race.

He’ll get back to work as an investigation continues in upstate New York. Authorities said Friday that the probe into the cause of the crash will last at least another 2 weeks.

No decision has been made about whether Stewart will face charges.

“This is something that will definitely affect my life forever,” Stewart said. “This is a sadness, and a pain I hope no one has to experience in their life.”

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This allowed us to tell the stories of people that probably otherwise would never have received much recognition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not that recognition is why any of them do it.

We also did a photo spread spotlighting players who take the time to give back to their communities.

I liked how well both features turned out so much that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to keep the theme going the rest of the year.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear about One way is by the some of these people. box youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find on the I am also sure that there bottom of page B8. It are tennis players, swim- gives area coaches our mers, volleyball players, contact information to and soccer players that submit results. do some cool charity While we keep stats for within the community. If games we cover, there you know of one, feel free are about 70 fall sports to send me a note. teams participating in Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to do a couple the Sauk Valley. That stories each month leaves dozens of events

almost every day that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to.

That means we have to ask for help from coaches to provide results in the most convenient way for them.

If you are a coach wondering how to submit results, take a look at B8, or drop me a line.

I am also hoping that we can improve our coverage of local athletes that are now competing at colleges across the country.

In order to do that, we need more eyes than we have. My hope is to run a weekly roundup of various accomplishments and performances of those athletes.

If you hear something, or find a link to a game report, send it along to me, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get it in.

So, I hope to hear from you, and in case I forget, thanks for the help.

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How excited are you for this coming season?

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have our top seven, we only have five people running right now, but I feel like when we get in shape, we will do better then. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been having medical issues, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of how I did to start the season.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong?

I have low magnesium, and I get really dizzy in the heat.

Still, would you prefer running in the 90-degree hot to start the season, or the 40-degree cold at state?

I like the cold. I like running in the rain.

The rain?

It cools you off, and it makes me run better.

What do you like and enjoy about cross country?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m good at. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not really good at anything else, except running.

What got you started in it? â&#x20AC;&#x153;T,â&#x20AC;? my coach [Mark Truesdell], pretty much made me go out for it, to try it. I do good at it.

Made you?

In my eighth-grade year, he made me run against a senior boy in the 800, and I beat him. I was surprised. He told me Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m coming out for cross country, so I did.

Do you have any goals for the season?

I just want to get better and get more in shape, because I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to run much of the summer. I want to make it to state this year.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one rule in cross country that you would like to see change?

They changed the rule about wearing watches and earrings this year, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited about that.

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nother week has come and gone here in the Rock River Valley, but it brought with it promising signs of a great month of fishing to come.

I saw a couple big old slab crappies, I saw a couple of pig channel cats, and I finally started putting together good days of flathead fishing.

This year, as I have said before, has just been a roller-coaster ride of all kinds junk in the outdoor world.

So at any rate, this week I got to share the old boat with a young local couple from Sterling.

Jeremy Steder, a coworker of mine at Sterling Steel, and his girlfriend, Andrea VanDyke, a beautician at Hair A Win in Rock Falls, jumped aboard for a day of flathead hunting.

First thing I told them, like I tell every woman that gets on board, is that the fishing always seems to be better when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lady along. The main goal of the day was to get Andrea on her first-ever flathead.

So after loading up, and a short boat ride to the first anchor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and some instruction to Andrea on what I wanted her to do on her hook set â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it was time to bait and throw.

Well, it was a real good thing that we went over that stuff, because she needed it almost instantly. I mean, the baits werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in the water for more than 3 minutes, and Andrea was officially in her first dust-up with

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Ember Schuldt of Sterling carded a final round of EVEN PAR ON &RIDAY AT Stage I of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

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Andrea VanDyke poses with her first-ever flathead catfish during an excursion with CatMatt on Wednesday on the Rock River. like this with people. I could tell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or at least, I think I could tell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that Matt Jones she genuinely enjoyed is a fishing the experience. At guide from Prophetstown. least when she slid her He can be slicked-up fingernails reached at into the maw of that old flatheadmefish, she looked happy.

CHANIC gmail.com The day continued, and we landed a couple more fish â&#x20AC;Ś and I think Jeremy was reminded several times that his a pretty nice flathead. I fish was not the bigmean, I love it when things go like this, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cause gest of the day. He did for just a couple of min- take the abuse well, though, and as most utes, it makes me look guys are, was truly smart ... lol.

Now, Andrea handled happy to have gotten to experience the moment the excitement very well and did everything with his loved one.

Me â&#x20AC;Ś well, I was flat exactly right, and was tickled pink. I mean, the rewarded with the beautiful fish you see way fishing has been, attached to this article. to have a solid day like I just love being able this where everything to share moments happens the way it is

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supposed to was a real breath of fresh air.

On a completely different note, am I the only one who seems to be seeing red foxes almost daily? I do not remember ever spotting foxes on such a regular basis.

I have seen them in every different direction I have gone. Seems like they are everywhere.

I wonder if this is pure coincidence, or if their numbers are really up?

If there numbers are way up I guess the next question would be, why? Love seeing them though, they are truly beautiful animals.

Just 3 more weeks until the Cabelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship, and a mere 5 to deer season ... lots to do and to look forward to.

Go Catfish!

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;That being said, I know that the pain and mourning that Kevin Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and friends are experiencing is something that I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possibly imagine,â&#x20AC;? Stewart said.

He mentioned Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents and three sisters by name, saying he wanted them â&#x20AC;&#x153;to know that every day Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking about them and praying for them.â&#x20AC;?

Stewart took no questions about Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death because of the ongoing investigation, but said he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure if he had the emotional strength to answer them anyway.

But his timid, halting delivery presented a much different side to a racer whose infamous temper has sparked clashes with the media and fellow drivers.

It was business as usual when Stewart switched to his racing suit.

He signed autographs. He talked with his crew about the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s setup. He chatted up Kurt Busch.

During a 90-minute practice, Stewart posted a top lap of 189.642 mph â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10th-fastest among the 44 drivers attempting to qualify, quickly stamping

himself as a contender in Sunday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race.

If Stewart should win this event, or next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race at Richmond, he would qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

While NASCAR requires its drivers to compete in every event to make the playoff, Stewart was granted a waiver that is normally applied to a driver who misses a race for medical reasons.

Mike Helton, president of the governing body, said NASCAR made the decision after consulting with third-party experts who â&#x20AC;&#x153;were relevant under these circumstances.â&#x20AC;? He would not elaborate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to join everybody in racing in welcoming Tony back,â&#x20AC;?

Helton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great asset to NASCAR. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great champion, a great participant in our sport.â&#x20AC;?

There was no word from Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family on Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return. A woman who answered Friday at the home of Kevin Ward Sr. said the family would not be commenting.

During an Aug. 9 sprint-car event in upstate New York, Stewart and Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cars bumped while racing into a turn, sending Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car spinning. Ward

climbed from his wrecked machine and wandered onto a darkened track in a black racing suit, wanting to make his displeasure known to the three-time NASCAR champion.

One car appeared to swerve to avoid Ward, but he was struck by the back right tire of Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car.

The 43-year-old Stewart pulled out of the race at nearby Watkins Glen the morning after Ward was killed, and then skipped events at Michigan and Bristol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken the last couple of weeks off out of respect for Kevin and his family, and also to cope with the accident in my own way,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s given me the time to think about life, and how easy it is to take it for granted. I miss my team, my teammates, and I miss being back in the race car, and I think being back in the car this week with my racing family will help me get through this difficult time.â&#x20AC;?

Stewart was set to be back on the track Friday evening for qualifying. Driver Denny Hamlin said it was all good therapy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From my standpoint, getting in a race car always makes whatever is going on outside in your life a little bit better,â&#x20AC;? Hamlin said.

4HE .&, SUSPENDED 3AN &RANCISCO ERS LINEBACKER Aldon Smith for the first nine games of the season for violating the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s substance-abuse and personal-conduct policies.

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Smith was sentenced in *ULY TO DAYS OF WORK release in a Santa Clara County (Calif.) court after HIS 3EPTEMBER ARREST for drunken driving. It was his second such arrest SINCE ENTERING THE .&, IN

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Vikingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Simpson suspended 3 games Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson has been suspended for three games for violatING THE .&, S SUBSTANCE abuse policy, his second such punishment in three seasons.

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ST. LOUIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jorge Soler hit two homers and fellow rookie Javier Baez had a tiebreaking, tworun double in the eighth inning off All-Star reliever Pat Neshek, as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Friday.

The Cardinals lost in the return of star catcher Yadier Molina. He had been out since July 9 because of a torn ligament in his right thumb, and went 0-for-3 and was hit by a pitch.

The crowd at Busch Stadium gave Molina a standing ovation when he walked in from the

bullpen after pregame warmups, and another cheer before he batted in the first inning.

Neshek (6-1) led NL relievers with an 0.81 ERA entering the game. It was 2-all when he came in to begin the eighth, and he gave up hits to the first three batters.

Neil Ramirez (2-1) allowed two hits in a scoreless seventh.

Tigers 7, White Sox 1:

Justin Verlander turned in one of his most effective outings this year and once again beat the White Sox in Chicago.

The contending Tigers won for the fifth time in six games. Chicago has

lost nine of 10.

Verlander (12-11) beat the White Sox for the 14th time in 18 decisions since June 10, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the most wins by any pitcher against a single team in that span.

The former AL MVP allowed one run and nine hits in seven innings. It was the first time this year that he allowed fewer than two runs in a game.

Verlander matched his season high with eight strikeouts and walked two.

Scott Carroll (5-9) took the loss, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much support in the field.

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Defense relies on where targets are

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Louis Pasteur, a French 19th-century chemist and bacteriologist who created the first vaccines for anthrax and rabies, said, “Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.”

This week we have been looking at active and passive defense. But also while the defenders are wondering whether to go after tricks or to sit back and wait for declarer to donate them, they must not lose sight of their target: the number of tricks they need to defeat the contract.

In this deal, South is in four spades. How should East defend after West leads the heart king?

West opened with a weak

two-bid, showing a good sixcard suit and 5-10 high-card points. East applied the Law of Total Tricks. (When your side does not have the highcard values for game, bid

to the 10-trick level with 10 combined trumps.) He hoped to silence the opponents, but South had enough to overcall four spades. (Whenever the opponents pre-empt to four hearts, intervene with a bid of four spades with any reasonable excuse.)

East, when seeing two losing hearts in the dummy, should not thoughtlessly encourage with his seven. South will happily ruff West’s heart continuation, draw trumps and run the diamonds.

East knows that West has six hearts and, therefore, that South has only one. And dummy’s diamond suit is threatening. East should actively overtake the heart king with his ace and shift to the club queen. Here, this works perfectly, resulting in four spades one down instead of one over. © 2014 UFS

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Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Freshly Squeezed by Ed Stein Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis Rose is Rose by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

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Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

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Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

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Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

All opponents are equal bridge foes Lillian Eichler Watson said, “Don’t reserve your best behavior for special occasions.

You can’t have two sets of manners, two social codes – one for those you admire and want to impress, another for those whom you consider unimportant. You must be the same to all people.”

Similarly, don’t reserve your best bridge for special occasions. You must play the same against all opponents.

The deals this week occurred during a social game of bridge, but all four were trying to play their best.

What do you think of the auction?

The first seven calls are fine (although if North-South had been using the support double, South could have

doubled one spade to show three-card heart support and any point-count).

With nine points and three spades, West should have raised to two spades. Yes,

partner was a passed hand, so game was impossible, and West’s hand was as flat as a pancake, but he ought to have made life harder for North.

To bid two spades on the next round gave his opponents a fielder’s choice because North had been able to describe his hand.

Finally, South should have passed out two spades because he also had a pancake.

True, that contract can be made, but three diamonds had no chance. South lost two spades, two diamonds and two clubs to go down two – luckily, but understandably, not doubled by West.

Bid your hand immediately and be cautious with 4-3-3-3 distribution when not in notrump. © 2014 UFS

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BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin hasn’t officially named a starting quarterback. LSU has declared it will use two.

It might be that Wisconsin and LSU are both really that undecided about the starting quarterback job. Or both teams might really go with a two-QB system.

Welcome to the coaching chess match before the high-profile season opener between the No. 14 Badgers and No. 13 Tigers on Saturday night in Houston.

“I hope I’m in,” said Wisconsin quarterback Tanner McEvoy. “I’m going to be ready if my number is called ... Whatever they ask, I’ll go out there and do.”

That includes keeping in line with coach Gary Andersen declining to publicly name a starter.

This despite the reports last week that McEvoy was the pick over incumbent Joel Stave. Rumors floated on social media that Andersen said were fueled in part by a fake Twitter account.

Finally, star running back Melvin Gordon this week let out the worst-kept secret in Madison, apparently by mistake.

“I think Joel’s a great player, people definitely overlook him,” Gordon said. “But, even though Tanner was named the starter, I think Joel will continue to work and wait for his chance.”

All of this has forced the Tigers to devote attention to two different kinds of quarterbacks – and that might be just as important to the Badgers as anything else.

The 6-foot-6 McEvoy went to South Carolina for a year before

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Wisconsin has been tight-lipped about who will start at quarterback on Saturday against LSU. Joel Stave (above) is the incumbent, but rumors are swirling that Tanner McEvoy will get the start. transferring to Arizona Western College. He arrived at Wisconsin in 2013, and got moved to receiver before shuffling to safety following a wrist injury.

McEvoy is considered more athletic than Stave, who has the edge in experience.

“So we are really preparing for both guys. But I think somebody said that Tanner McEvoy may well be the starter,” Tigers coach Les Miles said. “Doesn’t make any difference at this point. We’re preparing for what is Wisconsin’s best.”

Miles plans to play both sophomore Anthony Jennings and freshman Brandon Harris. Jennings was the backup last year as a freshman to Zach Mettenberger.

Harris challenged Jennings in spring drills and preseason camp after enrolling in January.

“Well, right now, if there was one

quarterback that gave us all the advantages to play, then at some point in time, that guy would be our starter after he determined that it was an advantage to his team to play him in all situations from start to finish,” Miles said.

“That separation has not occurred. We are preparing to play both guys,” he added. “If those things happen, it will certainly play out in front of us, but competition will make that work.”

It’s a little extra wrinkle for Wisconsin’s defense to keep in mind as it breaks in eight new starters, including its entire front seven.

“We haven’t necessarily changed any game plan on our part, but we are taking into account that they are dual-threat quarterbacks, and they are very good athletes,” said safety Michael Caputo, one of the three returning starters.

YOUNGSTOWN STATE AT ILLINOIS

Illini look to get out of gate fast Lunt key for Illinois in opener against Youngstown State campus at Memorial Stadium. He set an Illinois record with 590 passing yards and four touchdowns on the way to a win. The low-key Lunt hasn’t counted heads yet, but he expects to see a fair number of familiar faces Saturday.

“I know a lot of my family is going to be here,” he said. “Yeah, pretty good crowd, I would assume.”

BY DAVID MERCER Associated Press

CHAMPAIGN – If Illinois is stressing anything before Saturday’s opener against Youngstown State, it is the need to start fast.

Quarterback Wes Lunt said the Illini can’t go in or out of the locker room without getting the message.

“There’s videos [playing] right outside the locker room of a drag strip,” he said.

A fast start would suit Lunt. The redshirt sophomore will start his first game at Illinois on Saturday, and it comes with great expectations. He’s a better passer than Illinois has had in a while.

The fast start is important for the Illini, who are coming off a 4-8 season.

“We didn’t do that last year, we did not start fast,” coach Tim Beckman said.

Things to watch as Youngstown State (8-4 in 2013) visits Illinois on Saturday: Lunt’s education: For all his talent, Lunt is being asked to do more now as a quarterback than he ever has, Illinois offensive coordinator Bill Cubit said. And he hasn’t played a game in more than a season. So fans should

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Wes Lunt will start at quarterback for Illinois on Saturday against Youngstown State. The Illini hope the new QB will help the team get out to a fast start. have some patience, Cubit suggested.

“Really, Wes, if you ask him, at Oklahoma State he wasn’t asked to do too much,” Cubit said. “This offense, there’s so much to go on. ... It’s the run checks, it’s protections, there’s matchups.”

Lunt, he said, is going to make mistakes. The upside?

“He doesn’t make the same mistake twice.”

LINE Saturday FAVORITE LINE O/U UCF-a 1½ 45½ Ohio St.-b 16 54 UCLA 21 55½ at Michigan 34½ 54 at UAB 2½ 64½ at Northwestern 11 62½ at NC State 20½ 56½ at Nebraska 22 51 Boston College 17 48 Marshall 24 60 at Notre Dame 21 51 Alabama-c 26 55½ at Auburn 19½ 57½ at Georgia 7½ 54½ at Kent St. 3 47½ at Oklahoma 37 52 at Purdue 10½ 53 at Florida 36½ 51 at Southern Cal 21½ 58 at Mississippi St. 30 57 Washington 17 56 Florida St.-d 19 63½ at Texas 25½ 49½ at New Mexico 7½ 64 LSU-e 5 49½

Homecoming: Lunt grew up in Rochester, just outside Springfield, but hasn’t played football in Illinois since 2011.

He chose Oklahoma State out of high school and, as anxious Illini fans know all too well, earned the starting spot there as a true freshman before losing it to injury.

His last game in Illinois?

The 2011 state high school title game on

Youngstown State coach Erick Wolford was the offensive line coach at Illinois in 2007-08. He sounded a little sad when he noted that, after Saturday, the Penguins won’t be coming back to Illinois in the foreseeable future.

“It’s probably going to be the last opportunity we have to play a Big Ten team,” he said.

Big Ten teams won’t schedule any more FCS schools under a plan announced this year to strengthen their schedules. Youngstown State has played Big Ten teams in three of its last five seasons, losing twice to Michigan State and once to Penn State. But the Penguins have upset one FBS team in that stretch, a 31-17 win at Pitt in 2012.

FULL SLATE DOG Penn St. Navy at Virginia App. St. Troy California Georgia So. FAU at UMass at Miami (Ohio)

Rice W. Virginia Arkansas Clemson Ohio La. Tech W. Michigan Idaho Fresno St. So. Miss. at Hawaii Ok. St. N. Texas UTEP Wisconsin

at Tennessee at Baylor

Sunday 6 51 33 74

at Louisville

Monday 3½ 53½ Miami

Utah St. SMU

Playoff era Phase I begins this weekend

Saturday’s games EAST Penn St. vs. UCF at Dublin, Ireland, 7:30 a.m.

Wagner at Georgetown, 11 a.m.

Ohio St. vs. Navy at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

Delaware at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

Delaware St. at Monmouth (NJ), noon Boston College at UMass, 2 p.m.

Duquesne at Buffalo, 2:30 p.m.

Holy Cross at Albany (NY), 5 p.m.

VMI at Bucknell, 5 p.m.

St. Francis (Pa.) at Fordham, 5 p.m.

Norfolk St. at Maine, 5 p.m.

Marist at Sacred Heart, 5 p.m.

CCSU at Towson, 5 p.m.

SOUTH UT-Martin at Kentucky, 11 a.m.

Troy at UAB, 11 a.m.

UCLA at Virginia, 11 a.m.

Wofford at Georgia Tech, 11:30 a.m.

Georgia So. at NC State, 11:30 a.m.

West Virginia vs. Alabama at Atlanta, 2:30 p.m.

James Madison at Maryland, 2:30 p.m.

Hampton at Old Dominion, 2:30 p.m.

Arkansas at Auburn, 3 p.m.

SC State at Benedict, 3 p.m.

William & Mary at Virginia Tech, 3 p.m.

Clemson at Georgia, 4:30 p.m.

Elon at Duke, 5 p.m.

Liberty at North Carolina, 5 p.m.

Morehead St. at Richmond, 5 p.m.

Bethune-Cookman at FIU, 6 p.m.

Idaho at Florida, 6 p.m.

Florida A&M at Jackson St., 6 p.m.

Southern U. at Louisiana, 6 p.m.

Austin Peay at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Savannah St. at Middle Tennessee, 6 p.m.

W. Carolina at South Florida, 6 p.m.

Edward Waters at Tennessee St., 6 p.m.

Southern Miss. at Mississippi St., 6:30 p.m.

NC Central at East Carolina, 7 p.m.

MIDWEST Youngstown St. at Illinois, 11 a.m.

Indiana St. at Indiana, 11 a.m.

N. Iowa at Iowa, 11 a.m.

N. Dakota St. at Iowa St., 11 a.m.

Appalachian St. at Michigan, 11 a.m.

W. Michigan at Purdue, 11 a.m.

Colgate at Ball St., 1 p.m.

Marshall at Miami (Ohio), 2:30 p.m.

S. Dakota St. at Missouri, 2:30 p.m.

FAU at Nebraska, 2:30 p.m.

California at Northwestern, 2:30 p.m.

Rice at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m.

Morgan St. at E. Michigan, 5 p.m.

Ohio at Kent St., 5 p.m.

Grand View at Drake, 6 p.m.

Sacramento St. at Incarnate Word, 6 p.m.

New Hampshire at Toledo, 6 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin at Kansas St., 6:10 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Montana St. at Arkansas St., 6 p.m.

Louisiana Tech at Oklahoma, 6 p.m.

Samford at TCU, 6 p.m.

Cent. Arkansas at Texas Tech, 6 p.m.

Alabama St. at Sam Houston St., 6:30 p.m.

Grambling St. at Lamar, 7 p.m.

Florida St. vs. Oklahoma St. at Arlington, Texas, 7 p.m.

North Texas at Texas, 7 p.m.

Wisconsin vs. LSU at Houston, 8 p.m.

FAR WEST Nicholls St. at Air Force, 1 p.m.

S. Utah at Nevada, 2 p.m.

Portland St. at Oregon St., 3 p.m.

UC Davis at Stanford, 3 p.m.

Montana at Wyoming, 3 p.m.

N. Arizona at San Diego St., 6 p.m.

Fresno St. at Southern Cal, 6:30 p.m.

UTEP at New Mexico, 7 p.m.

Washington at Hawaii, 9:30 p.m.

South Dakota at Oregon, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s game SOUTH Alabama A&M vs. NC A&T at Orlando, Fla., 10:45 a.m.

Utah St. at Tennessee, 6 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Prairie View vs. Texas So. at Houston, 4 p.m.

SMU at Baylor, 6:30 p.m.

Monday’s game SOUTH Miami at Louisville, 7 p.m.

ell, it was touch and go there for a while, but in the end, we’re bringing back The Blitz for a third season.

Yes, yes, I know you’ve all been clamoring for it … and I’m never one to disappoint.

I’m usually pretty psyched for the opening weekend of college football, but this year has taken things up a notch.

I can’t remember having this many marquee games right off the bat, and I can’t wait to check out some of these interregional matchups.

As always, the opening “weekend” of college football lasts roughly 5 days – 6 if you count FBS newbie Georgia State kicking things off Wednesday – trying to take full advantage of the lone week during the season when the NFL isn’t on Sunday’s slate.

But the more the merrier, I say, and the bigger the games, the better.

Obviously it’s a little rough to have a tough team on your plate right out of the gate, especially if you end up on the losing end; that 0-1 record leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

But it’s not nearly as bad a taste as it has potentially been the last several years. In the BCS era, one loss – even to a top-tier opponent, even in the opening week – could all but dash a team’s national championship hopes before it really got its stuff together.

But now, we’re entering Phase I of the playoff era – I say Phase I because I believe this is just the first incarnation of what will eventually grow into an 8or 16-team (at least) format – and an early-season loss to a quality opponent might not hold as much weight with the selection

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committee as it did with the ever-popular (LOL) computer rankings.

The advantage of a tough opponent early on is that you learn a lot about your team, win or lose. Nothing hides a potentially glaring weakness like beating up on four cupcakes prior to the conference slate, and nothing exposes them better than a loss to a possible champion from another conference.

Plus, if you can notch the ‘W,’ all the better; it usually means more national exposure, and immediately sets the pundits Tweeting, blogging, and talking up your team in any and every medium where they can get any kind of face-time.

Unlike the NFL preseason, where folks can’t say enough how meaningless the preseason games are, there are no meaningless games in college football. You want to beat good opponents, and you want to demolish bad ones, all in the name of making the best case to the people who decide the Final Four at the end of the season that you belong there.

There will be a few teams who start stating that case loud and clear on the opening weekend.

But it’s only the beginning of a journey that will blissfully take about 3½ months to travel.

And here comes the first step. Giddy-up!

TY’S GAMES TO WATCH No. 7 UCLA at Virginia When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Scott Stadium TV: ESPN Line: UCLA by 21 What’s up: The Bruins start the season ranked as high as they have been in quite some time, and their reward is a cross-country trip to play a Cavalier team that has had ups and downs in recent years.

My pick: UCLA 38-24

California at Northwestern When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Ryan Field TV: ABC Line: N’western by 11 What’s up: The Wildcats host one of the 10 worst teams in the country, according to a recent column by AP writer Paul Newberry. Should be a good chance for Northwestern to figure out its plan of attack for the rest of the season.

My pick: Northwestern 31-14

No. 2 Alabama vs. West Virginia When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Line: Alabama by 26½ Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta TV: ESPN2 What’s up: This should be a typical nonconference game featuring an SEC team and a non-SEC team. Look for the Crimson Tide to roll on both sides of the ball.

My pick: Alabama 52-10

No. 16 Clemson at No. 12 Georgia When: 4:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Sanford Stadium TV: ESPN Line: Georgia by 7½ What’s up: This should be the best game of the opening weekend. These two rivals really don’t like each other, and the winner will have earned a top-flight victory right off the bat.

My pick: Georgia 31-27

No. 1 Florida St. vs. Oklahoma St. When: 7 p.m. Saturday Line: Florida St. by 18½ Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: ABC What’s up: The Seminoles have basically just reloaded following their national championship. The Cowboys lost some key pieces, but are never one to back away from a fight. This game should be high-scoring, but might be closer than everyone thinks.

My pick: Florida St. 49-38

No. 14 Wisconsin vs. No. 13 LSU When: 8 p.m. Saturday Line: LSU by 5 Where: NRG Stadium, Houston TV: ESPN What’s up: The Tigers weren’t hit nearly as hard by players heading to the NFL this offseason, but have to replace their starting QB and RB. Still, if the Bayou Bengals’ defense can be strong against the run, look for the offense to get on track against an entirely new Badger front 7.

My pick: LSU 24-21

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Milledgeville Missiles

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Dixon Duchesses Coach: "UNYAN #OCAR ND SEASON 2013: .)" 7EST Postseason: ,OST IN ! 3TILLMAN 6ALLEY 2EGIONAL SEMIFINAL Roster No. Name Year Pos. *ESSA ,ONG 3O , !MY 2OTELLA 3R /( (ANNAH !KER *R /PP +ACEY +OCH *R 3 %RIKA 3MITH *R /PP %MILY "ROOKS *R $3 (ALEY &ITZSIMMONS 3R /( 0AIGE 2OGERS 3R 3 !LYSSA #RUSE *R $3 #RISTEN 2OZEK *R $3 %MILY "AY 3R -" 0HOENIX 3MITH *R -" *AMIE !LTENBERG *R -" Outlook: 4HE $UCHESSES RETURN TWO OF THEIR TOP FOUR HITTERS FROM A YEAR AGO IN !MY 2OTELLA AND (ALEY &ITZSIMMONS AS WELL AS BACK ROW STUD *ESSA ,ONG ONLY A SOPHO MORE

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West Carroll Thunder Coach: *ESSICA (ANDEL ST SEASON Postseason: ,OST IN ! $AKOTA 2EGIONAL SEMIFINAL Roster No. Name Year Pos. +EELEY "RINKMEIER 3R /( "RIANNA +AMPMEIER *R $3 0AIGE 7ILKINS 3R 3 "AILEY $URWARD *R 2( !NNA "ADTKE *R /( 3ABRINA 3EIDEMAN "UCKWALTER

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BALANCED BRAND OF VOLLEYBALL COULD LEAD TO SOME POSTSEASON SUCCESS

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Rock Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bailey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien slid into the Rocketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; varsity lineup as a freshman in 2012. She fit in well with a talented group of seniors. As a sophomore in 2013, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien had to adjust to being a leader of a younger group of players.

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person, so it was hard at first when I realized I had to communicate a lot more,â&#x20AC;? said Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I respected them so who finished second in much, and I think once the area in kills (283) they saw how I could and aces (71) last fall. play, they respected â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really weird me just as much,â&#x20AC;? Long being a leader, learning said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we meshed how to be more vocal. together, I think we all Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely something realized what we were you have to keep capable of.â&#x20AC;? working at.â&#x20AC;?

Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue was the Even now, as a wiser opposite. Her teamjunior, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien was mates knew right away reluctant to offer the two that she had elite-level advice. Having played in talent; the problem was a national tournament she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always com- with Long and Martin fortable asserting herwhen they were 8 & 9 self, and often deferred years old â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they played to her older teammates. to a top-36 finish â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very quiet last knows how good the year, and that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hap- two new sophomores pen this year,â&#x20AC;? Martin are, and how much betsaid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to be a bet- ter theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be. ter leader, which means Both have oodles of being more vocal and confidence in their encouraging and confiteammates, and both dent. I just want to give are effusive in their more to my teammates.â&#x20AC;? praise of how hard their There is a prime exam- teams have worked, ple for the two girls to and how much fun they learn from, and they have playing with them. donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to look very But as both Long and far. Rock Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bailey Martin are eager to Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien knows exactly build on the foundation what her former youth they and their teamvolleyball teammates mates started to build are going through, a year ago, they realize having had the same there will still be some adjustment period in speed bumps along the the summer of 2013. way. How they control Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien was a key their emotions through piece in the Rocketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; adversity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something run to the Class 3A both of their coaches supersectional as a believe they will excel freshman in 2012; the at â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is the key tidbit timid Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien found it Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien took away from easy to fit in and go with her own journey. the flow in a seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x153;They just have to laden group. But last keep pushing through, year, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien struggled fight for everything, and at times to come out of always keep their heads her shell, while leading up,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Rock Falls to its second theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always positive straight Big Northern and nice to everyone West championship. on the team, everything â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m kind of a shy will work out.â&#x20AC;?

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Dari-DeLite doling out deliciousness once again

BY CINDY PRATT Special to Sauk Valley Media

PROPHETSTOWN – DariDeLite is back.

During the ’60s and ’70s, Dari-DeLite was the place to go in P’town: families came for ice cream, teens came to flirt, and anyone cruising Main Street made a lap around the parking lot.

It has changed owners and names several times since, but now it is again Dari-

DeLite. Brandi Fisk opened the restaurant on Memorial Day weekend.

Since man cannot live on cones, Brandi sundaes, shakes, Fisk malts, floats and banana splits alone, Fisk also offers a limited menu of sandwiches, appetizers and baskets made to order.

Although she’s not sure whether it will be possible to stay open through the winter, she wants to try.

Dari-DeLite and Grill, 710 Swanson Drive (state Route 78 just as it makes the curve at the south end of Main Street), is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

Call ahead at 815-718-1650 any time after 10 a.m. and your order will be ready when you get there.

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Dari-DeLite and Grill is back and serving up ice cream, sandwiches and sides at 710 Swanson Drive. The Prophetstown fixture is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Midnight magic

More local inside Today’s SV Weekend also includes stories about a new shop in Prophetstown that sells handmade creations, and a local restaurant that is celebrating 100 years in business. Page C8

daveRAMSEY Financial straight talk.

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Matthew Henthorn of the Midnight Cake Shop works on a cake in his Morrison home. What started as a late-night hobby while he worked full-time at St. Ambrose College has turned into a home business for Henthorn. “I started out doing cakes a night,” he said, “... and that is where the name Midnight Cake Shop was taken from.”

Dad turns late-night hobby into sweet career at home

BY CASSANDRA ZIMMERMAN Special to Sauk Valley Media

MORRISON – Creativity might be the sweetest ingredient at Matthew Henthorn’s Midnight Cake Shop.

For Henthorn, 32, who once worked in the financial aid office at St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, baking was simply a hobby that started one day when he made a birthday cake for his daughter.

Then the fever took hold.

“I started out doing cakes at night while working full time, and that is where the name Midnight Cake Shop was taken from,” he said.

“Now, I work at home, and doing this has provided the opportunity to create our own schedules and eventually homeschool our children.”

He and his wife, Monica, 31, a legal secretary, have three children: Cadence, 7, Ophelia, 4, and Judah, almost 2.

Midnight Cake, in business officially since 2011, offers cakes for all occasions, and in a wide variety of flavors, such margarita cake with key lime frosting and strawberry daiquiri cake. Another popular choice: the s’mores cake, made from graham cracker cake with chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallow frosting.

The self-described cake snob prides himself on creating only high-quality confections.

“Everything I create is custom-made to order,” he said. “I give every customer the best that I can possibly make.”

For instance: “I went through half a dozen recipes for our red velvet cake before I found the perfect one. Instead of cream cheese frosting, ours has an amaretto butter cream frosting. I also do a lot of cake flavors by request, including a Jameson whiskey frosting.”

He also makes flowers, figurines, and cupcakes.

Elaborate birthday cakes are trending in popularity, he noted, and that fits his talents to a T. Hand painting and sculpting cakes is Henthorn’s specialty.

For example, he makes a rockin’ guitar cake; it’s a duplicate of a real guitar that he takes with him to bridal shows.

Henthorn makes a guitar cake that’s a duplicate of a real He also is seeing more guitar that he takes with him to bridal shows. Hand painting interest in glamour cakes, and sculpting cakes is his specialty. those influenced by high fashion that often feature Piece o’ cake brooches, bling, and patterns. Painting by hand Reach Midnight Cake Shop at midnightcakeshop@gmail. means he can re-create all com or 815-590-9572. kinds of patterns, simple or See examples of owner Matt Henthorn’s creations at elaborate, even those taken midnightcakeshop.com, or find the shop on Facebook. from fabric.

Dear Dave, I’m driving a 10-year-old car with 195,000 miles on it. The car needs $1,500 in repairs, and it’s worth $5,000. I have $40,000 in cash saved and $40,000 in investments, and I make $80,000 a year. I also have $15,000 in student loan debt, but the only other thing I owe on is my house. Should I pay to repair the car or buy something else for $15,000?

– Dave Dear Dave, Nice name! If you wrote a $15,000 check for a newer car and wrote a $15,000 check for the student loans, it would leave you with $10,000. I wouldn’t buy a $15,000 car in your situation. I’d buy a $10,000 car. You could sell your current car for around $3,500 if it needs repairs, combine that with your money and get a $13,500 car. Then, you could write a check and pay off the student loan.

With no car payment, no student loan payment and a good car, you can really lean into your budget. Think about it. You’d have no debt except for your home, and you could rebuild your savings in a hurry and be in really great shape in about 6 months. Plus, you’d have $15,000 sitting there in the meantime.

– Dave

No pets allowed Dear Dave, I have several rental properties, and lately I’ve been spending a ton of money remodeling them because I allow pets. Do you think I should begin refusing tenants with pets?

– Jim Dear Jim, This is a tough one for me, because I have three dogs of my own. I’ve got a pug that’s older than dirt, a shih tzu with an attitude, and the best golden retriever on the planet. I love animals, and like you, I’ve got a lot of rental properties. But I don’t allow animals in my properties.

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IN BRIEF Food fundraiser to fight memory loss 2/#+ &!,,3 n 7ALKING TACOS CAN BE PURCHASED TO BENEFIT THE !LZHEIMER S !SSOCIATION FROM A M TO P M &RIDAY IN THE DINING HALL OF 4RANSITIONS .URSING AND 2EHABILITATION #ENTER $IXON !VE 4ACOS IN A BAG OR A FLOUR SHELL ARE EACH AND BOTTLED WATER WILL BE CENTS 0RE ORDERS MAY BE PLACED FOR PICKUP ONLY &OR MORE INFORMATION OR ORDERS CALL -ELISSA 7ICKS AT Guests line up for lunch at First Christian Church in Sterling for the Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feed Our Children volunteer luncheon. United Way of Whiteside County board members served the Aug. 15 meal to recognize more than 135 volunteers, who helped with the summer lunch program. Photo submitted by Russ Siefken.

Helpers recognized at meal STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; More than 135 volunteers, who helped with this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feed Our Children free summer lunch program, were honored Aug. 15 with a lunch.

United Way of Whiteside County Board members provided the food at First Christian Church. The meal also celebrated 13 years of the program. This year 35,551 lunches were prepared and served to area children, an increase

of 3,019 from 2013.

Those who contributed to the program were Walmart Distribution Center 7024 with fruit; Morrison, Rock Falls, Sterling, and Tampico churches with sandwiches; Sacred Heart Church in Sterling and Rock Fall United Methodist Church with bread; and Sauk Valley Foodbank of Sterling with time.

Giving space to prepare and serve the lunches

were Rock Falls United Methodist Church and Coloma Homes of Rock Falls; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Broadway Methodist Church, and Macedonia Church, all of Sterling; Crave Community Building of Morrison; and the Tampico Community Building.

Sites in Erie, Fulton, Lyndon, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, Sterling, and Tampico served the lunches 3 days a week.

Show benefits health services STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A vendor, craft show, basket raffle, and bake sale fundraiser for the CGH Health Foundation will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

The show will be in the Ryberg Auditorium and Classrooms 1 and 2 at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road. The bake sale will be in the lobby.

The show is open to the public. Among the merchandise to be sold by 34 crafters and consultants

will be cash and carry items, jewelry, food, and nail art.

Items donated by vendors valued at $25 or more and a gold ticket basket valued at more than $100 will be raffled.

The foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to raise $20,000 this year.

Funds will go to 12 health initiatives including a medication assistance program and a diabetes services voucher. The other projects are Com-

munity Health Network, Love on a Leash, Eyeglasses for Kids, Prescott Dental Clinic, cardiac wellness, workplace wellness, nutrition and fitness, nursing-healthcare scholarships, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, and lung cancer prevention.

For more information or to contribute, contact Joan Hermes, foundation executive director, at joan. hermes@cghmc.com or 815-625-0400, ext. 5672.

PIE ON THE PORCH Friends of the Lanark Public Library will have its annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 6 at The Picket Fence, 407 E. Franklin St., Lanark. Slices of made-from-scratch pies will be sold to benefit the library. Participants will receive a special offer to be used at Twice-Sold Tales, a gently-used bookstore, that also benefits the library. The store is at Unique Mall, 504 state Route 64 in Lanark.

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River clean-up for this year OREGON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The sixth annual Rock River Sweep is planned for 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 6.

The sweep is an effort by communities along the Rock River from Wisconsin to the Mississippi to clean up and remove waste. Volunteers are needed by Byron and Oregon. Especially needed are motor boat, canoe, and kayak owners.

Registration for the Oregon portion will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of North Second Street and Franklin Street, behind Conover Square. The group will clean up a 7-mile stretch between Lowden State Park and Castle Rock State Park.

With help from rock

riversweep.org, Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, the Oregon Park District, the Ogle County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, and American Rivers, the Oregon Area Rock River Sweep will supply a limited number of gloves, trash bags, bug spray, and T-shirts. Water and snacks will be provided.

Participants should wear long sleeves, long pants, and older shoes, and bring a reusable water bottle, which can be refilled.

Volunteers for the Byron area should meet at 10 a.m. at the park across from the Byron Forest Preserve entrance at 7993 N. River Road.

For more information, contact Steve Ryp-

kema of Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at srypke ma@oglecounty. org or 815-732-4020; or Mike Challis at gardener mike@gmail.com about the Byron sweep.

Section coordinators also are needed for communities along the river. Among the coordinatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; duties are work with organizers and the media, acquire supplies, recruit volunteers, and coordinate recyclable sorting and trash disposal.

Limited grant money of up to $100 are available for each section.

For more information, email contact@rockriversweep.org, visit the website, or contact Rypkema.

Family programs scheduled FULTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Programs for children and adults will begin Sept. 7 at Second Reformed Church, 703 14th Ave. Sunday Connect will meet from 10:45 to 11:40 a.m. Sundays after the service. The program is for preschool to middle school students, and will include Bible stories, discussions, and activities.

Wednesday programs will begin Sept. 10. Family Night will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Preschoolers to students

in second grade can attend Sunshine Choir, where there will be songs, snacks, Bible stories, and crafts. Treasure Seekers, for students in third to fifth grades, will feature games, Bible stories, crafts, and activities.

Groups for adults and youth also will be on Wednesdays. A womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prayer group, a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study using â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Best Yes,â&#x20AC;? by Lisa Turkurst, and a menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible study, are scheduled at the church.

Middle school students meet from 6:30 to 7;30 p.m. and high school students from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at The Bridge Youth Center, 1026 Third Ave. Contact Steve Van Whye, youth pastor, at steve@ secondreformedchurch. net or 712-899-4543 for information about the Wednesday youth groups.

Contact the church at laura@secondreformedchurch.net or 815-5893524 for information about the other programs.

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Kids, adults can take part in run ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The second Bridge the Community 10K-5K Run, Walk and Kids Dash will be Sept. 13, to raise money for development of the Sterling and Rock Falls riverfronts.

The kids dash is for children 12 and younger.

It will start at 8:30 a.m.

There is no charge to enter. Area mascots will be part of the dash.

The run-walk will begin at 9 a.m. Participants in

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the 5K can walk or run, while the 10K is only for runners. The 5K is $20 and the 10K is $30. Participants will receive a race shirt and goodie bag.

The course will start at the RB&W District on East Second Street and will cross the Rock River on the First Avenue Bridge, then will return across the pedestrian walk bridge, with the finish back in Rock Falls.

Visit bridgethecommunity.com to register or for more information. Forms also are available at Jack Spencerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Farm office, 313 First Ave., Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce at 601 W. 10th St., and the Rock Falls Community Development Corp., 309 First Ave., all in Rock Falls; and at Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Locust St., Sterling.

STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A chrysanthemum fundraiser sale is underway to benefit the Amos Fund.

The fund, created by Deb Proctor, local real estate agent, raises money for veterinary expenses of sick animals whose owners cannot afford to pay the bills in full.

The hardy-variety

mums were grown at Bohnsack Big Oak Farms in the Quad Cities. Colors available are white, maroon, orange, yellow, pink, and purple with yellow centers. The cost is $10 for one or $25 for three.

The deadline to order is Thursday from an Amos Fund board member.

In Dixon, contact Darla

Billings Clark at 815-9734950; Prophetstown, Laura Peterson at 815537-2006; and Sterling, Pat McLeod at 815-6315345 or go to Amos Fund on Facebook.

The plants can be picked up from 3:15 to 6 p.m.

Sept. 6. at the RE/MAX parking lots, 110 Lynn Blvd. in Sterling and 1319 N. Galena Ave. in Dixon.

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Sign-up open for safe driving instruction DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An AARP driver safety class will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 at Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St. The course will be taught in two 4-hour

classes. Some insurance companies will give a discount for attending both classes.

The cost is $15 for AARP members with their membership card or their AARP number

and $20 for nonmembers, payable at the first class session.

Early registration is recommended as class size is limited; call 815288-9236 or toll-free at 855-407-9236.

Freedom Quartet will perform Sunday during the last summer night concert this year at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton.

The gospel singers from Sevierville, Tennessee, will sing at 6:30 p.m. Participants can listen from their vehicles or bring a lawn chair. Free popcorn will be available. Visit sites.google.com/site/springvalleyreformed church or call 815-499-8843 for more information. Photo submitted by Penny VanKampen.

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STERLING HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1952 TURNS 80

Members of the Sterling High School Class of 1952 celebrated their 80th birthdays July 26 at the Wagon Wheel in Sterling. The classmates are (seated, from left) Karl Kilberg, Sue Black Britt, Maxine Wallis Stern, Barb Garriott Woodin, Eunice Detweiler, Janice Cunningham Temmen, and Judy Mangler Draper; and (standing) Lyle Dirks, Bob Card, Don Shontz, Pat Hanson Pitts, Phyllis Kosier Alderfer, Bill Penley, Arlene Book McBride, Ron Ricklefs, Merchal Flynn, Don Lester, Bobbie Smith, Esther Wolber Hicks, and Nancy Kunde Gates. Photo submitted by Lester.

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White Eagle District Boy Scout members received the Vigil Honor, the highest in the Order of the Arrow, which is scouting’s National Honor Society. Recipients of the award Aug. 16 during the fall conclave at Camp Lowden in Oregon were (seated, from left) Bruce Colmark and Sam Twining, both of Troop 72 of Sterling, and Keith Potter of Troop 305, also of Sterling; and (standing) Dr. Donald Rastede of Troop 305; Kate Lehrke of Troop 52 of Oregon; and Cody Elston of Troop 72. Photo taken by Andy Elston and submitted by Dave Twining.

The Sterling Women’s Bowling Association met for its annual League Officers Workshop July 29 at Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes in Sterling. During the workshop, Willa Sisson (left) and Kari Salmon (right) received the Secretary of the Year Award. With them is Jo Dell Cruz, association manager. Photo submitted

by Cruz.

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A Rock Falls man rode 10,515 miles on his Kawaski motorcycle this summer.

Marvin Blixt made the round trip in July from Rock Falls to Alaska and the Arctic Circle. Photo submitted by Rosa Hart of Rock Falls.

Amboy Rage, an 18-and-under travel fast-pitch softball team, placed third at the Amateur Softball Association Nationals Aug. 2 in Novi, Michigan. With the trophy are (from left) Kevin Thurman of Amboy, manager; Kelly Christman of Mendota; Kylea Starkey of Peru; Tom Ellis of Steward, coach; Marisa Fraga of Peru; Torri Wyzgowski of Oglesby; Kelsie Thurman and Cassey Doege, both of Amboy; Taylor Browder of Mendota; Tracy Ellis of Steward; Deidra Whightsil of Spring Valley; Jasmine Kerley of Earlville; Kylie Whightsil of Spring Valley; and Chad Kerley of Earlville, coach. Photo submitted by Holly Christman.

THE NEW FIFTH AVENUE Sterling city and public school district officials and Sterling students met Aug. 11 to dedicate a new section of Fifth Avenue between LeFevre and Miller roads. Parker Dail, a prekindergarten student at Sterling High School’s day care, helped Mayor Skip Lee cut the ribbon. Tad Everett, superintendent of schools; Jerry Binder, human resources director; Tim Schwingle, finance director; Brian Mussleman, facilities and grounds director; Jason Austin, Sterling High School principal; members of the Sterling Public Schools custodial crew; Scott Shumard, city manager; and Brian Frickenstein, city engineer, also took part in the ceremony.

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Shared finances bind fiancĂŠ to mother Dear Abby: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a 22-yearold college student. My boyfriend of 7 years and I are engaged. Because we were high school sweethearts, we have watched each other grow into the people we are today.

For the most part, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud of the person he has become. When I quit my full-time job to continue my education, he stepped up to support me.

I never asked for it, nor did I expect it from him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Liamâ&#x20AC;? is very frugal. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cheapâ&#x20AC;? might be a better word.) I never understood it because he makes enough money to support us both and put plenty into savings. However, I recently learned that every payday, his mother calls, and he goes to her house and gives her money. It

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wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bother me if she was ill or unemployed, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-off and earns a good living.

Abby, what concerns me is that while Liam is 24 years old, he has a shared bank account with his mother.

She seems to call him only on payday, Every payday, without fail. She also seems to have more control of his spending than he does. He wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay his bills without

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first consulting her. She was very clear when she told him he had spent too much on my engagement ring.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to come between Liam and his mother, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure I can marry them both. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that I want his money, but after weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re married, I feel the husband and wife should share bank accounts and bills, not my husband and his mother.

Do I have a right to be concerned with this matter? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Frugal FiancĂŠe in Florida Dear FiancĂŠe: You and Liam need to have a frank talk about money.

There may be a reasonable explanation why he gives his mother money

every payday. (She may invest it for him.) But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never know if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask. While â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mamaâ&#x20AC;? may not have been overjoyed at the amount her son spent on your engagement ring, it appears she did approve his chipping in for your education, so sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d call a miser.

That said, I cannot stress enough how important it is for you and Liam to be on the same page when it comes to finances and how decisions will be made after your marriage.

Premarital counseling covers subjects like this because marriages have been known to fail when couples disagree about money.

Dear Abby: I am a contractor. My job requires

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this situation gracefully? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No Easy Answers in the Midwest Dear No Easy Answers: Yes, I do. Be honest and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a son and we are estranged.â&#x20AC;? You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to give more details than that, and you may be surprised when the person youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking to says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me, too.â&#x20AC;? The situation is not as uncommon as you may think â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as I discovered not long ago when I attended a luncheon and realized the common denominator among the guests was they were all estranged from their children or stepchildren.

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

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Friends and family of Helen Martenson Breitweiser gather to dedicate memorial hanging flower baskets in the Commissioners Garden at Centennial Park in Rock Falls. At the dedication are (from left) Jennie Sondgeroth, granddaughter; Lavon Gilman and Cindy Sondgeroth, daughters; and Bob Sondgeroth, sonin-law. Photo submitted by Coloma Township Park District.

me to stay at a job site from 3 days to 6 months. I am happily married with one child who is grown, gone, and has a child of his own.

My son and I are estranged, and have had no contact in 10 years.

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$)8/. n 4HE THIRD COMMUNITY COAT GIVEAWAY WILL BE FROM A M TO P M /CT AT 'RACE 5NITED -ETHODIST #HURCH % #HAMBERLIN 3T $ONATIONS OF NEW AND GENTLY USED COATS HATS

MITTENS SNOW PANTS BOOTS

AND OTHER WINTER OUTERWEAR IN ALL SIZES FOR ALL AGES ARE NEEDED ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS $ONORS CAN DROP OFF ITEMS FROM A M TO P M TODAY TO THE $IXON ,IONESSES CRAFT SHOW AT *OHN $IXON 0ARK .

'ALENA !VE !NOTHER COLLECTION TIME HAS BEEN SET FOR TO P M 3EPT IN THE !CE (ARDWARE PARKING LOT . 'ALENA !VE 4HE PUBLIC IS CHALLENGED TO FILL 4ERRY .OLAN S SMALL ORANGE CAR .OLAN IS THE 2EV -ARILYN .OLAN S HUSBAND )TEMS ALSO MAY BE DROPPED OFF FROM A M TO NOON -ONDAY THROUGH &RIDAY AT THE CHURCH OR CALL TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS #OLLECTION BARRELS WILL BE PLACED IN THE COMMUNITY

(OSPICE (OME -OVIE AND $ISCUSSION .IGHT WILL BE FROM TO P M 4UESDAY AT THE HOSPICE

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Donors needed for Dixon blood drive

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-/22)3/. n ! VARIETY Quilters to gather % $IXON 3T OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES !CTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE ARE UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT to see trunk show GAMES A CAKE WALK A -ORRISON 02).#%4/. n #OVERED BOUNCE HOUSE AND TOUCH #RAVE A YOUTH MINISTRY "RIDGE 1UILTERS 'UILD WILL A TRUCK (OT DOGS AND MEETS 7EDNESDAYS AT MEET AT P M 4HURSDAY POPCORN WILL BE SERVED 7 -ARKET 3T 3TU4HERE IS NO CHARGE THE AT %VANGELICAL #OVENANT DENTS IN SIXTH TO EIGHTH PUBLIC IS WELCOME #HURCH . -AIN 3T GRADE GATHER FROM TO &AITH 5-# WILL HAVE A 4HE ENTRANCE IS THROUGH P M AND NINTH TO TH CHURCH SERVICE AT THE FRONT DOOR OFF -AIN GRADE YOUTH MEET FROM A M 3EPT FOLLOWED BY 3TREET TO P M !LL ARE A PICNIC AT THE 0OLO POOL 0ATSY -IDDAUGH WILL WELCOME TO ATTEND -USIC PRESENT A TRUNK SHOW

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Organizers seek exhibitors for show STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vendor and crafter applications to exhibit goods Nov. 1 at the Bi-County Cooperative Foundation Fall Expo can be submitted now.

The show will be from 7 a.m. to noon at Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, in conjunction with a pancake breakfast.

An 8-foot-by-10-foot space costs $30. No baked goods, food, or flea market items will be allowed. Each exhibitor is asked to donate one item for a raffle.

Tables will be provided, but exhibitors must bring their own table coverings. Setup will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31 and 6 to 7 a.m. Nov. 1.

To reserve space, a name, address, phone number, email address, type of items or business, number of spaces needed, payment, and setup day and time with a signature are needed.

The above information, with payment, is due by Oct. 24 to the attention of Drew Hoffman at Bi-County Coop-

erative Foundation, 506 W. Fourth St., Suite B, Sterling, IL 61081.

Forms can be faxed to 815-622-3182. Contact Jodi Perez at perez-3@ comcast.net for more information.

Proceeds will benefit the foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps special needs children and their families.

Sign-up open for cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rummage sales Rock Falls Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club donated to the Sauk Valley Food Bank. With the check are (left) Coelleen Gaulrapp, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club president, and Carol Siefken, food bank director. Photo submitted by Pat Stachowiak.

ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce Fall Garage Sale Days will be Sept.

19-21 in Rock Falls and Sterling.

Seller registration with the chamber is due by Friday. The cost is $10, and includes two garage sale signs, tips, and

placement on maps. A limited number of feature ads that highlight sale items are available on the back of the maps for $10 each.

Late registration will be accepted through Sept. 15 for $15.

Visit to rockfallschamber.com/2014%20

spring%20garage%20 sales%20flier.pdf to download a registration form. Forms can be mailed to Rock Falls Chamber, 601 W. 10th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071, or dropped off at the chamber office.

Free maps will be available for sellers and

shoppers no earlier than noon Sept. 18 at Shell gas stations in Rock Falls and Sterling, and at the Mobil station in Rock Falls. Printable versions of the maps also will be posted online.

For more information, call the chamber at 815625-4500.

Walk registration accepted

Homework, free time, snacks part of youth program

STERLING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention will have the Out of the Darkness Community Walk Oct. 11 at Sinnissippi Park, off Sinnissippi Road.

Walkers should check in at 10:30 a.m., with the

AMBOY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Teen Turfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s After School Program is for students in third grade and older at the Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St. The free program includes a snack, some free time, and a place to

walk at 11 a.m.

Visit saukvalleywalk.org to register or for more information.

Email Ericalee marks@ gmail.com or Clairemaga na@aol.com to volunteer or for more information about the walk.

do homework. Children need to be picked up by 5 p.m. For details, call 815857-4800 or 815-440-8195.

Senior Moments chair aerobics starts Tuesday. It runs at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the center. High intensity aer-

obics are from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Both classes are free; donations are accepted.

Teen Turf accepts donations of cans. Bags can be placed behind the fence on the red trailer.

Those who recently

helped at the center are Frank and Karen Stenzel, Jim and Jean Travi, Richard and Marge Crema, Jeff and Amy Reed, Pete Rood, Bern Kessley, and Jim Travi.

For more information, call 815-857-4800.

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Crops, collections, part of Whiteside County Fair flower: 1. Emily Geison; 2.

Shawn Geison.

One table ace queen squash: 1. Emily Geison.

Two zucchini, one head of cabbage: 1. Emily GeiJunior Agriculture son; 2. Shawn Geison; 3.

Grains, premier exhibi- Austin Zink. tor: %MILY 'EISON OF #HADThree miniature pumpwick; runner-up: Shawn kins: 1. Shawn Geison; 2.

'EISON OF #HADWICK Emily Geison.

Best scarecrow: Austin Five ears sweet corn, :INK OF 2OCK &ALLS mixed: 1. Alex Abell; 2.

Largest sunflower: Emily Geison; 3. Shawn Emily Geison.

Geison.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice winner: Best display of above Alex Abell of Tampico, produce, best decorated sweet corn mix. pumpkin: 1. Emily Geison; Best of Show: Emily 2. Shawn Geison.

Geison, best display of Best display of vegetaproduce. bles in little red wagon, One-gallon jar of wheat: trophy by Kyle Miller 1. Emily Geison; 2. Shawn Memorial Fund ProphetGeison. stown: 3. Max Jacobs.

One-gallon jar of oats: Junior Hobbies 1. Emily Geison; 2. Shawn Geison; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl Division I OF &ULTON 6-9 years One-gallon jar of rye: 2.

Best of Show: Aiden Emily Geison.

Dolieslager of Morrison, One-gallon jar of soymixed animal collection. beans: 1. Shawn Geison; Collections 2. Emily Geison.

Animal, not stuffed, One-gallon jar of eight: 1. Silas Dolieslager shelled corn: 1. Emily OF -ORRISON &ANTASIA Geison; 2. Shawn Geison; 7ARD OF 2OCK &ALLS 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl.

Joseph Shank of Sterling.

Best ear of field corn: 1.

Farm machinery: 1.

Lauryn G. Kuehl; 2. Emily Joseph Shank; 3. Bridget Geison; 3. Shawn Geison. L. Eyrich of Morrison.

Longest ear of corn, Beanie Babies, eight: single stalk hill of corn, 1. Lexy Ingram of Mortwo or more stalks of rison; 2. Silas Dolieslager; corn: 1. Emily Geison; 2.

3. Kaylee Sue Denning of Shawn Geison.

Lyndon.

Best 4-inch-slice of Miscellaneous: 1. Kayalfalfa: 1. Lauryn G. Kuehl; lee Sue Denning; 2. Blaze 2. Emily Geison; 3. Shawn (ICKS &ANTASIA 7ARD OF Geison.

2OCK &ALLS Best 4-inch-slice of Any collection not grass hay: 1. Shawn Gei- listed, girl: 1. Samantha J. son; 2. Emily Geison; 3.

Oosterhouse of Morrison; Lauryn G. Kuehl.

2. Kaylee Sue Denning; 3.

Best 4-inch-slice of &ANTASIA 7ARD mixed hay, best 4-inchAny collection not slice of wheat straw, listed, boy: 1. Bridget L. best five ears of field Eyrich; 3. Blaze Hicks. corn: 1. Shawn Geison; 2.

Action figures, six: 1.

Emily Geison.

Lexy Ingram; 2. Kaylee Best 4-inch-slice of oat Sue Denning; 3. Silas straw, best display of Dolieslager. farm grains and prodBarbie dolls, six: 1. Lexy ucts from above classes, Ingram; 2. Megan Shears five stalks soybeans in OF 2OCK &ALLS +AYLEE Open horticulture exhibits line the table at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison. The Judges Choice Award bundle: 1. Emily Geison; Sue Denning. for an apple head doll went to Merle Daniels of Morrison. Photo submitted by Todd Mickley.

2. Shawn Geison.

Arts Vegetables Miniature cars, trucks, six: 1. Brayden White; 2. 1. Gabi Abell; 2. Lauren kowski; 3. Max Jacobs.

Finger paint: &ANTAetc.: 1. Sarah Wallander.

Austin Zink.

Johnson.

Lego or mega blocks, Premier exhibitor: sia Ward 2. Samantha J. Snowmen, (six): 1.

AlysLarge handmade wood Textile Christmas ornakit: 1.

Hannah Wallander; Emily Geison; runner-up: Oosterhouse. sa Marquez of Sterling; article, one: 1.

Austin ment, memo board: 1.

2.

Sarah Wallander; 3.

Shawn Geison.

Crayon coloring: 1.

Zink; 2. Alex Abell.

2. Aiden Dolieslager; 3.

Audrey Gesiakowski.

Audrey Gesiakowski.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice, best Landri Harmon of MorMegan Shears.

Tote bag, purse: 1.

Banks, four: 1. Aiden display of pumpkins, Photography rison; 2. Samantha J. Any collection not Alyssa Marquez; 2. Haley Dolieslager; 2.

Hannah Kyle Miller Memorial Oosterhouse; 3. Taylor Farm scene: 1. Molly listed, girls: 1. Alyssa M. Oosterhouse; 3. Audrey Wallander.

Award for best display of &OLSOM OF %RIE Jacobs of Sterling; 2.

Gesiakowski.

Science project: 1. Viviproduce: Emily Geison.

Collage: 1. Gabi Abell of Marquez; 2. Jenna Scott Michaela Millard; 3. of Morrison; 3.

Haley M. Tie-dyed T-shirt, two an Gesiakowski of Sterling; Red potatoes, three Tampico.

Brayden White.

Oosterhouse of Morrison. colors or less, tie-dyed 2. Hannah Wallander. yellow onions, three red Marker: &ANTASIA Fall scene and sports: Mixed animal colT-shirt, three colors or Division III onions: 1. Emily Geison; Ward; 2. Allison Barker of 1.

Molly Jacobs. lection, 10: 1.

Aiden more: &ANTASIA 7ARD 2. Shawn Geison.

14-18 Years 2OCK &ALLS 'ABI !BELL Miscellaneous: 1. Molly Dolieslager; 2.

Alyssa MarScarf, any method: 1.

White potatoes, three Sponge painting: 1.

Best of Show: Austin Jacobs; 2. Anne-Marie quez; 3. Sarah Wallander. Zink, Adirondack chair in Alyssa Marquez. turnips: 1. Shawn Geison; &ANTASIA 7ARD Wadsworth of Morrison; 3.

Disney collection, six: Any other wall hanging: 2. Emily Geison. handmade wood article.

3ARAH &REDERICKS OF -OUNT 1. Vivian Gesiakowsk; 2.

Miscellaneous 1. Aiden Dolieslager; 2.

Three white onions: 1.

Collections #ARROLL Lego or mega, not kit: Hannah Wallander; 3.

Brady Abell.

Emily Geison; 2. Shawn Sports Collectibles, six: Pets: 1. Molly Jacobs; 2.

4AYLOR &OLSOM *USTIN Sarah Wallander.

Patriotic item: 1. Alex Geison; 3. Lauryn G. 1. Joy Sipes of Morrison; Jillian N. Venema of Morri- Abell; 2. Audrey GesiaGesiakowski of Sterling; 3.

Banks, four: 1. Aiden Kuehl.

2. Austin Zink. son; 3. Jimmy Wadsworth kowski 3. Alyssa MarDolieslager; 2. Sarah WalThree table beets, most &ANTASIA 7ARD Mugs, five, NASCAR of Morrison.

Lego or mega from kit: lander. quez. unusual size and shape Collection, six, baseball Friends: 1. Molly Jacobs; 1. "RYCE &OLSOM OF %RIE Any knit article: 1. vegetable: 2. Emily GeiArts hats, six,, model cars, 2. Michaela Millard.

Joseph Shank; 3. Megan Audrey Gesiakowski; 2. son. four: 1. Austin Zink.

Charcoal or pastel: Junior Textiles Shears.

Lauren Johnson.

Three pickle cucumMiscellaneous: 1. Austin 1.

Vivian Gesiakowski of Favorite stuffed animal, Any crochet article: 1.

Premier exhibitor trobers, no less than 3 Zink; 2. Joy Sipes, MorSterling; 2. Lauren JohnMary Kate Jacobs. phy: Ashley Stralow of inches or no more than 4 one: 2. Michaela Milrison. son of Sterling; 3. Sarah Division II Morrison. inches: 1. Shawn Geison; lard of Morrison; 3. Silas Wallander.

Arts Dolieslager.

Best of Show, hand2. Alex Abell; 3. Brady 15-18 years Technical art comSmall Rock Collection, Watercolor: 1. Heather made baskets: Alyssa Abell of Tampico. puter design: 1.

Audrey Linens 12: 1. Wyatt Kirk of ProphDonahue of Sterling.

Marquez.

Three slicing cucumPotholders, two, place ETSTOWN &ANTASIA 7ARD Gesiakowski of Sterling; 2.

Division 1 Charcoal or pastel: 1. bers: 1. Emily Geison; 2.

Brady Abell; 3. Luke Milmats, two, any other: 1.

4AYLOR &OLSOM through 14 years Heather Donahue; 2.

Allie Shawn Geison; 3. Alex lard.

Division II Miscellaneous: 1. Alys- Ashley Stralow.

Wiersema of Morrison.

Abell.

Cartoon drawing: 1. sa Marquez.

Felt pen drawing: 1.

Three green bell pepHandmade Doll, 10-13 years Gracen Harmon of Morpers: 2. Austin Zink.

Grace E. Mayberry of MorModel Cars, four: 1.

Linens Animal rison; 2. Brady Abell; 3.

Three tomato, Roma, rison; 2. Alex Abell; 3. Allie !ARON 6ANDER %IDE OF &ULPot holders, two: 1.

Marissa Wadsworth of Stuffed animal, one: 1. five snap beans, yellow: Wiersema. ton.

Lauren Johnson.

Morrison.

Ashley Stralow.

2. Emily Geison.

Colored pencil: 1. Grace Animal collection, not Any other: 1. Kayla Felt pen drawing: 1.

Pillows Three tomato, yellow: 1. stuffed, eight: 1. Sarah E. Mayberry; 2.

Heather Saville of Morrison; 2.

Madeline S. Oosterhouse; Emily Geison.

Wallander of Morrison; 2.

Donahue.

Patchwork, pieced, Alyssa Marquez; 3. Kara 2. Brady Abell; 3. Haley M. Three tomato, red: 1.

Max Jacobs of Sterling; 3. Oosterhouse.

Paint: 1. Heather Donacounted cross-stitch, any Saville of Morrison.

Lauryn G. Kuehl; 2. Emily Hannah Wallander of Morhue; 2. Jessica Vanderother: 1. Ashley Stralow.

Lead pencil: 1. Kate Clothing Geison. rison.

MYDE OF &ULTON Vos of Morrison; 3. Brady Miscellaneous Shorts, pants or skirt: Three tomato, red pear: Sunglasses, 10: 1.

Pencil: 1. Hanna BlumAbell.

1.

Gabi Abell of Tampico.

Refrigerator magnets, 1. Emily Geison; 2. Shawn Hannah Wallander; 2. hoff of Morrison; 2.

Colored pencil: 1. TayApron: 1. Gabi Abell; 2. part textile, tie-dyed Geison.

Sarah Wallander; 3. Aiden lor Johnson of Sterling; 3.

Heather Donahue; 3. Alex Lauren Johnson.

T-shirt, three colors or Three red tomato, Dolieslager.

Abell.

Michaela Millard. more: 1. Austin Zink. green, not ripe: 1. Emily Novelty glasses, 10: 1.

Pillows Miscellaneous: 1. Allie Pen and ink: 1. Lauren Textile Christmas ornaGeison; 2. Alex Abell.

Aiden Dolieslager.

Wiersema; 2. Heather Johnson of Sterling.

Patchwork, pieced: 1. ment, recycled item under One eggplant, black Beanie Babies (eight): Donahue; 3.

Grace E. Collage: 1. Brady Abell.

Audrey Gesiakowski 2.

12 inches, recycled item beauty: 1. Shawn Geison; 1. Aiden Dolieslager; 2.

Mayberry.

Miscellaneous: 1.

Lydia Huizenga of Morriover 12 inches, hand2. Emily Geison.

Breanna White of MorriMelted crayon: 1.

Audrey Gesiakowski 2. son; 3. Alyssa Marquez. decorated store-bought Five snap beans, green, son; 3. Sarah Wallander.

Brady Abell; 3. Madeline S. Hanna Blumhoff; 2.

Any other: 1. Lauren item, decorated T-shirt or best muskmelon, largest Favorite Christmas Heather Donahue.

Oosterhouse.

Johnson 2. Gabi Abell; 3. sweatshirt, memo board, watermelon by weight, tree decorations (six): 1.

Paint: 1. Lauren JohnMary Kate Jacobs of SterMiscellaneous any other wall hanging, largest blue Hubbard Aiden Dolieslager. son; 2. Audrey GesiakowsSmall handmade wood ling. scarf, any method: 1. Ashsquash by weight: 1.

Bear, not stuffed, six: ki; 3. Kate Vos. Miscellaneous article, one: 1. Austin ley Stralow.

Emily Geison; 2. Shawn 1. Aiden Dolieslager; 2.

Watercolor: 1. Haley M. Zink; 2. Alex Abell.

Tote bag or purse, patriGeison.

Elizabeth A. Lindquist of Any fleece article: 1.

Oosterhouse; 3. Gracen otic item: 1. Ashley Stralow; Fun category, one: 1.

Best sugar baby water- Sterling.

Menter Jacobs of Sterling.

Harmon.

2. Austin Zink.

Brayden White of Morrimelon, one crookneck Snow globe, four: 1.

Item made with duct Miscellaneous son; 2. Alex Abell. squash: 1. Shawn Geison; Aiden Dolieslager; 2. Sarah tape under 12 inches: 1.

Baskets Banks, four: 1. Austin 2. Emily Geison.

Handmade wood artiWallander; 3. Elizabeth A. Alyssa Marquez; 2. Vivian Miscellaneous: 1. Ashley One butternut squash: cle: 1. Brady Abell; 2. Max Zink; 2. Brayden White.

Lindquist.

Gesiakowski 3. Audrey Stralow.

Comic books, six, any Gesiakowski.

1. Emily Geison; 2. Shawn Miscellaneous: 1. Luke Jacobs; 3. Sarah WalDivision III collection not listed Geison; 3. Austin Zink. lander.

Millard of Morrison; 2.

Made with duct tape, All ages One buttercup squash, Madeline S. Oosterhouse boys, favorite stuffed Lego or mega blocks, more than 12 inches: 2.

Quilts largest pumpkin by animal: 1. Austin Zink. of Morrison; 3. Audrey Alyssa Marquez; not kit: 1. Trey Hunter of weight, largest sunGesiakowski of Sterling.

Hair bows or barrettes: Vintage cars and truck, Quits: 1. Ashley Stralow.

Morrison; 2. Audrey GesiaMORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The WhiteSIDE #OUNTY &AIR WAS !UG 12 through 17 at the fairgrounds in Morrison.

Aug. 12 winners include:

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Fancywork, horticulture exhibits highlight fair -/22)3/. n 7INNERS OF shape, color vegetable: THE !UG 7HITESIDE #OUN- ,INDSAY (UIZENGA 3HELTY &AIR ALSO INCLUDE DON 2 'EISON #INDY * 0OCI Open Agriculture Three miniature pumpGrains and forages kins: 3HELDON 2 'EISON Premier exhibitor: $AVID $AVID #OOK #OOK OF -ORRISON runnerLargest Pumpkin By up: 3HELDON 2 'EISON OF Weight: $AVID #OOK #HADWICK Best pie pumpkin Best of Show, Mrs. L. A. $AVID #OOK 3HELDON 2 Abbott Traveling Trophy 'EISON

Award: 3HELDON 2 'EISON Best sugar baby waterBest scarecrow, judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s melon: 3HELDON 2 'EIchoice winner, large SON scarecrow: -ERLE $ANIELS Largest watermelon by Best, greatest variety and weight: #INDY * 0OCI collections of grains or for- 3HELDON 2 'EISON age, 1-gallon jar of shelled One muskmelon: 2AYcorn, 1-gallon jar of rye: MOND (ENNINGSEN 3HEL3HELDON 2 'EISON $AVID DON 2 'EISON $ONNA #OOK 9OUNG One-gallon jar of wheat: One cabbage: 3HELDON $AVID #OOK 3HELDON 2 'EISON ,OUISE ! 0OUL2 'EISON TER OF -ORRISON 4HERESA One-gallon jar of soy:INK beans: 3HELDON 2 Three carrots: -ELISA 'EISON -ARTIN +OSTER OF 4URNER $ONNA 9OUNG -ORRISON -ARY *O 4ICHLER Best ear of corn: $AVID One black beauty egg#OOK -ARTIN +OSTER plant: #INDY * 0OCI Longest ear of corn: 3HELDON 2 'EISON -ELISA $AVID #OOK 3HELDON 2 4URNER 'EISON Three red onions: Single stalk hill of corn in -ERLE $ANIELS 3HELDON 2 container: -ARTIN +OSTER 'EISON $AVID #OOK ,INDSAY Three white onions: (UIZENGA OF -ORRISON -ERLE $ANIELS 3HELDON 2 Two or more stalk hill of 'EISON -ARY *O 4ICHLER corn in container: $AVID Three yellow onions: #OOK &RANK "ELT OF -OR-ERLE $ANIELS 2ANDY 6ENRISON -ARTIN +OSTER EMA OF &ULTON 3HELDON 2 Best 4-inch-slice of alfal- 'EISON fa: $AVID #OOK +ENT 2 Largest onion by weight: ,INDER OF -ORRISON 2ANDY 6ENEMA -ERLE Best 4-inch-slice of grass $ANIELS !NN "RACKEMYER hay: 3HELDON 2 'EISON OF -ORRISON +ENT 2 ,INDER $AVID Three green bell pep#OOK pers: #INDY * 0OCI Best 4-inch-slice of 3TEVE 3CHROEDER OF -ORmixed hay: 3HELDON 2 RISON 2ICHARD %NRIGHT

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tomatoes: 2ANDY 6EN$ONNA 9OUNG #INDY * EMA $ONNA 9OUNG 0OCI Three tomatoes: 2ICHBest display of storage ARD %NRIGHT 4HERESA :INK vegetables: 3HELDON 2 Largest tomato by 'EISON $ONNA 9OUNG weight: !NN "RACKEMYER New England boiled $OMINI "UIKEMA OF -ORdinner basket: $ONNA RISON 3HELDON 2 'EISON 9OUNG 3HELDON 2 'EISON Vegetables Gourds best assortment: Three turnips: 3HELDON $EBORAH &OREMAN OF 3TER- 2 'EISON -ELISA 4URNER LING -ELISA 4URNER Largest sunflower: Five snap beans, yellow: -ELISA 4URNER OF 0ROPHET -ELISA 4URNER $ONNA STOWN 3HELDON 2 'EI9OUNG 3HELDON 2 'EISON $AVID #OOK SON Figure of scene made of Five snap beans, green: fresh vegetables, trophy 3HELDON 2 'EISON

by First Trust and Saving #INDY * 0OCI -ARY *O Bank, Albany, Hillsdale, 4ICHLER OF -ORRISON and Erie: -ERLE $ANIELS OF Two zucchini: $AVID -ORRISON $ONNA 9OUNG #OOK #INDY * 0OCI 3ARA -EDENDORP 2ICHARD %NRIGHT OF 0ROPHETBest decorated pumpkin: STOWN $ONNA 9OUNG 3HELDON Two table queen squash: 2 'EISON 3HELDON 2 'EISON Best five ears yellow $AVID #OOK sweet corn: -ELISA 4URNER Two crookneck squash: Best five ears of mixed $AVID #OOK 3HELDON sweet corn: -ELISA 4URNER 2 'EISON 4HERESA :INK 3HELDON 2 'EISON OF 2OCK &ALLS #INDY * 0OCI Two buttercup squash: Potatoes $AVID #OOK 3HELDON 2 White potatoes 3HEL'EISON Two butternut squash: DON 2 'EISON -ELISA 3HELDON 2 'EISON -ARY 4URNER 3ARA -EDENDORP Red potatoes: 3HELDON *O 4ICHLER 2 'EISON -ELISA 4URNER Largest by weight blue $ONNA 9OUNG Hubbard squash: 3HELMr. or Mrs. Potato Head DON 2 'EISON $AVID trophy, by First Trust and #OOK Saving Bank, Albany, HillMost unusual size,

Dairy exhibitors wait while a judge looks over their cows during the August Whiteside County Fair. Photos submitted by Todd Mickley.

The grand champion female Ayrshire ribbon went to Hannah Zinke of Morrison. She also took first in the junior heifer calf and junior and senior champion female Ayrshire.

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Antique, animal exhibitors shine bright at fair junior buck, junior doe, best opposite: 1. Jacklyn B. Hanson of Morrison.

Netherland, Dwarf Self Junior Dairy Senior buck, senior doe Ayrshire junior buck, junior doe: 1, Junior heifer calf, junior 2. Michael Jackson of La champion female, senior Moille. champion female, grand Netherland, Dwarf shaded champion female: 1. HanSenior buck, senior doe, nah Zinke of Morrison. junior buck, junior doe: 1, Holstein 2. Michael Jackson.

Junior heifer calf: 3. Bailey Netherland, Dwarf any Durward of Thomson. other variety Intermediate heifer calf: Senior buck, senior doe, 3. Hannah Linder of Morjunior buck, junior doe: 1, rison.

2. Michael Jackson.

Senior heifer calf, interBest of breed, best oppomediate yearling heifer, site: 1. Michael Jackson. senior yearling heifer, New Zealand, White 2-year-old cow, best Senior buck, 6- to udder cow in milk, dam 8-point buck: 1. Jerry and daughter: 1. Bailey *ACOBS OF #HADWICK Durward; 2. Hannah Linder.

Senior doe, 6- to 8-point Junior yearling heifer, doe, junior buck, junior 3-year-old cow, 4-year-old doe: 1, 2. Jerry Jacobs. cow and over, 5-year-old The beef show was a highlight of the Whiteside County Fair. Kaylie Huizenga of Morrison won the reserve New Zealand AOV cow, dry cow: 1. Hannah heifer over-all-breeds with her Simmental. Photo submitted by Todd Mickley.

Senior buck, senior doe, Linder.

6- to 8-point buck, junior grand champion female: 1.

Miniature tea set: 1.

Antique clock, one: 1.

Close-up, person: 1.

Peggy Anne Grau of MorRita Wolf, 2. Gary Middleton, buck, junior doe: 1, 2. Harry !MANDA (OMAN #HARGrand Champions Brynn Schneider.

Ringler.

Best uddered cow in rison; 2. Ruth Ann Tervelt; 3. LOTTE #OMBS $AN * 3. Jane Heath, all of MorAyrshire: Hannah Zinke.

Best of breed: 1. Harry milk: 1, 3., Brynn Schneider; Louise A. Poulter. rison.

Eyrich.

Holstein: Bailey Durward.

Ringler.

2. Bailey Durward.

Small hand tools, eight: Sports, show action: 2.

Photography Junior Barrows Best opposite: 1. Jerry Pair of cows: 1. Brynn Stephanie L. Folsom; 3. Gail 1. Kenneth Meinsma of MorSpring scene: #HARLOTTE Jacobsen.

Heavy barrow: 3. Austin Jacobs.

Schneider; 2. Hannah rison. #OMBS OF &ENTON !MANK. Miller of Lanark.

Polish, solid Linder; 3. Renee Sheaffer Antique toy, one: 1. Mark Church: 1. Lois Temple. da Homan of Fulton.

Senior buck: 1. Leonard Koster.

Ottens, 2. Janice Stuart, 3.

Family: 2. Stephanie L. Junior Pairs Winter scene: 2. Amanda &OLSOM #HARLOTTE #OMBS Gary Middleton, all of MorD. Hanson of Morrison; 2.

Best three females: 1.

Medium pair: 2. Tanner (OMAN #HARLOTTE #OMBS Michael Jackson; 3. Xavier Brynn Schneider; 2. Bailey rison.

Close-up, other than Barron of Sterling.

Farm scene: 1. Bridget L. person: 1. Gail Jacobsen; 3.

Goeddeke.

Cast iron item, one: 1.

Durward; 3. Hannah Linder.

Heavy pair: 2. Austin K. Eyrich, 2. Sue Devers, both Senior doe: 1. Evelyn R. +ENNETH -EINSMA #ARSara Medendorp.

Dam and daughter: 1.

Miller; 3. Alyssa Miller of of Morrison; 3. Karen MerHanson; 2, 3: Leonard D. Child-life: 1. Joy Barker; 3. rol Farthing; 3. Megan M. Bailey Durward; 2. Brynn Lanark.

Hanson.

Ingram. #HARLOTTE #OMBS Schneider; 3. Renee Sheaf- ema of Fulton.

Family: 1. Marcy Shank of Open Dairy Junior buck: 1. Michael Whiteside County Fair Miscellaneous: 1. Joy fer Koster.

Sterling; 2. Tawny Wiersema Barker; 2. Jacklyn B. HanJackson; 2. Leonard D. Hanmemorabilia, six: 1. Gary Calf graded herd: 2.

Ayrshire of Morrison; 3. Kendra Kirk son; 3. Evelyn R. Hanson.

Middleton; 2. Beth Middleson; 3. Dan J. Eyrich.

Bailey Durward; 3. Brynn Junior heifer calf: 1, 2. of Prophetstown.

Junior doe: 1. Michael ton of Morrison; 3. Barry P. Wild animal or bird: 1.

Schneider.

Tom Milnes of Morrison; 3.

Wild animals or birds: 1.

Jackson; 2. Evelyn R. Han'AIL *ACOBSEN #HARLOTTE Linder.

Jersey Hannah Zinke. #HARLOTTE #OMBS *ORDAN #OMBS son; 3. Leonard D. Hanson.

Old kitchen tools, eight: Senior heifer calf, dam Senior heifer calf, calf Bush of Morrison.

Polish Broken 1.

Louise A. Poulter; 2.

Larey and daughter: 2. Brynn graded herd: 1, 2. Tom Arts Family pet: 2. Joy Barker Senior buck: 1. Michael Blumoff of Morrison.

Schneider.

Milnes.

Portrait or figure: 2. Sara of Rock Falls; 3. Bridget L. Jackson; 2. Evelyn R. HanYellow enamel ware, Cow, dry 3 and over: 1.

Summer yearling heifer: Medendorp of Morrison.

Eyrich. son; 3. Xavier Goeddeke. four: Megan M. Ingram; 2.

Brynn Schneider.

1, 3, Tom Milnes; 2. Brynn Drawing, ink, charcoal, Flowers: 1. Larry HammelSenior doe: 1, 3. Michael Gloria J. Ivey of Morrison.

Grand champions Schneider of Sterling. etc.: 2. Max K. Habben of man of Sterling; 2. Emalie Jackson; 2. Evelyn R. HanAyrshire: Tom Milnes.

Intermediate heifer calf, Open Rabbits Sterling.

Sterenberg of Morrison. son.

Holstein: Brynn Schneider. junior yearling heifer, California Acrylic, includes markers: Sunset or sunrise: 1. Sue Junior buck, junior doe: senior yearling heifer, Open Hobbies Senior buck: 1, 2. Gary 1. Ashley Damhoff of MorDevers.

1, 2. Michael Jackson; 3. junior champion female, Geerts of Sterling.

Close-up, person: 1. Larry rison.

Best of Show trophy, frog Evelyn R. Hanson. exhibitors herd: 1. Tom Senior doe: 1. Gary Collage: 1. Geralyn Nash (AMMELMAN #HARLOTTE collection in collections: Best of breed: 1. Evelyn Milnes.

Geerts; 2., 3. Harry Ringler of Sterling.

Megan M. Ingram of Lyndon. #OMBS R. Hanson.

Intermediate yearling of Dixon.

Bird or animal: 1. Max K. Bridge: #HARLOTTE Most interesting antique Best opposite: 1. Michael heifer: 1. Brynn Schneider; 6- to 8-point buck, 6- to Habben. #OMBS ,ARRY (AMMELplaque, old kitchen tools: Jackson.

2. Tom Milnes.

Miscellaneous: 2. Geralyn 8-point doe, junior buck: 1, man; 3. Jacklyn B. Hanson Megan M. Ingram.

Silver Marten, Black Cow, 2 years old, best 2. Gary Geerts.

Nash; 3. Max K. Habben. of Morrison.

Senior buck: 1, 3. Gary Collections uddered cow in milk: 1.

Junior doe: 1, 2. Kasandra Spirit of America: 1. JessiGeerts; 2.

Deborah Foreman Jewelry Tom Milnes; 2, 3. Brynn Animal, bird or fowl, limit ca Vandermyde of Fulton; 2.

J. Snowden of Harmon; 3. of Sterling.

Glass beads, plastic Schneider. eight: 'IGI #LIFTON OF 2OCK #HARLOTTE #OMBS "RIDGET Gary Geerts.

Senior doe: 1, 2. Gary beads, stone beads, metal Cow, 3 years old, cow, 4 Falls; 2. Sandy K. Deutscher L. Eyrich.

Champion Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Argent Geerts; 3. Deborah Forebeads, sets, necklace and years old: 1. Brynn Schnei- of Fulton; 3. Rita Wolf of Senior buck: 1. Xavier Barns: 3. Emalie Sterenman. earrings: 1.

Lois Temple; 2. der.

Morrison.

Goeddeke of German Valley; berg.

Junior buck: 1, 2. Gary Geralyn Nash.

Cow, dry, 3 and over: Angels, eight: 1. Jane 2, 3. Harry Ringler.

Clouds or storm clouds: Geerts; 3. Don Dudley.

Beaded bracelet: 1. Gera1. Tom Milnes; 2. Brynn Heath of Morrison; 2. Virginia 1. Steve Schroeder of MorSenior doe: 1. Harry Junior doe: 1, 3. Gary lyn Nash; 2.

Valerie Shierry; Schneider.

Dornbush of Fulton; 3. Lou- rison; 2. Larry Hammelman; Ringler; 2, 3. Kasandra J. Geerts; 2. Don Dudley.

3.

Lois Temple.

Pair of cows: 1, 2. Brynn ise A. Poulter of Morrison.

Snowden. #HRIS -C+ENNA OF %RIE Silver Marten, AOC Miscellaneous: 1. Tom Schneider.

Paper weights, four: 1.

6- to 8-point doe:1.

Close-up, other than Senior buck, senior doe: Havens; 2. Lois Temple; 3.

Best three females: 1, Megan M. Ingram.

Kasandra J. Snowden; 2. person: 1. Jordan Bush; 2.

1, 2.

Gary Geerts.

Geralyn Nash.

3. Tom Milnes; 2. Brynn Salt and pepper shakHarry Ringler.

Larry Hammelman; 3. Gail Junior doe: 1, 2. Don Schneider. ers, six sets: 1. Jane Heath; Jacobsen of Fulton.

Junior buck, junior doe: Miscellaneous Dudley.

Dam and daughter: 2. Rita Wolf; 3. Megan M. 1, 2. Kasandra J. Snowden; Child-life: #HARLOTTE Holiday arrangement: Best of breed, best 1. Tom Milnes; 2. Brynn Ingram.

3. Harry Ringler. #OMBS ,OIS 4EMPLE 1. Brenda S. Oosterhouse opposite: 1. Gary Geerts.

Schneider.

Toothpick holders, six: 1. of Morrison; 3. Amanda Dutch All of Morrison; 2. Megan M. Standard Chinhilla Brown Swiss and -EGAN - )NGRAM #ARROL Homan.

Senior doe: 1. Harry RingIngram; 3.

Louise A. Poulter.

Senior buck, senior doe, All Other Breeds Farthing of Morrison; 3. Jane ler.

Humorous: 2. Tawny Artificial flower arrangejunior buck, junior doe: 1, Summer yearling heifer: Heath.

Flemish, giant any other Wiersema; 3. Karen Merment or centerpiece: 1.

2. Harry Ringler.

1. Renee Sheaffer Koster of Rolling pins, five: 1. Loucolor ema.

Louise A. Poulter; 2.

Brenda Best of breed, best Dixon. ise A. Poulter; 2. Megan M. Senior buck, 6- to Landscape, seascape: 2. S. Oosterhouse; 3. Michelle opposite: 1. Harry Ringler.

Junior yearling heifer, Ingram.

8-point buck: #ATHE (AR+ENDRA +IRK 2OBERT #OOK Shears of Rock Falls.

Any Other Breed senior yearling heifer, Snowmen, six: 1. Louise vey of Dixon.

Jr. of Morrison.

Decorated wreath: 1.

Senior buck, senior doe: pair of cows, best three A. Poulter.

Senior doe, 6- to 8-point Fall scene: 1. Janet Michelle Shears; 2.

Megan

#ATHE (ARVEY females, dam and daughSmall planters, six: 1.

DeJonge of Sterling; 3. JorM. Ingram; 3. Julie Bogusie- doe: #ATHE (ARVEY 6- to 8-point buck: 1. ter, calf graded herd, Beverly Peterson of ProphJunior buck, junior doe: dan Bush. wicz of Rock Falls.

Mike Bowers of Oregon. exhibitors herd: 2. Renee etstown.

#ATHE (ARVEY Whiteside County Fair: 1.

Cookie cutters, eight: Junior buck, best of Sheaffer Koster.

Frog collection, six: 1.

Best of breed: #ATHE Sue Devers; 2. Larry Ham1. Mary Vos; 2. Megan M. breed, best opposite: 1.

Cow, 2 years old: 2.

Megan M. Ingram; 2. Virginia melman; 3. Bonny Kennedy Harvey.

Ingram. #ATHE (ARVEY Renee Sheaffer Koster; 3.

Dornbush; 3. Mike Shears of of Fulton.

Florida White Small handmade wood Junior doe: #ATHE Brynn Schneider.

Rock Falls.

Senior buck, senior doe: Sports, show action: article, one: 1. Frank Belt, Harvey; 3. Mike Bowers.

Cow, 5 and over: 2, 3.

Christmas tree orna1. Larry Hammelman; 2. *AMES #AMP "ARRY 0 1, 3. Don Dudley of MorriMeat Pen Renee Sheaffer Koster. ments, six: 1. Megan M. son; 2. Harry Ringler.

LuEllen Lee of Morrison; 3.

Linder, all of Morrison.

Meat pens: 1, 2. Gary Best uddered cow in Ingram.

Junior buck: 1, 2. Harry Stephanie L. Folsom of Erie.

Key chains, 12: 1. Megan Geerts; 3.

Harry Ringler. milk: 3. Renee Sheaffer Banks, four: 1. Gary Something unusual, nov- M. Ingram; 2. Beverly Peter- Ringler; 3. Don Dudley.

Single fryers: 2, 3. Gary Koster.

Middleton of Morrison; 2.

Junior doe: 1, 2. Harry elty: 1. Stephanie L. Folsom; son; 3. Mary Vos. Geerts.

Holstein Megan M. Ingram; 3. Beverly 2. Dan J. Eyrich of ProphetRingler.

Handmade wood carvFur Junior heifer calf: 3. Brynn Peterson.

Best of breed, best stown. ing: *AMES #AMP White: 1. Gary Geerts; 2, Schneider.

Newer tin collection, opposite: 1. Harry Ringler.

Miscellaneous: #HARRichard Enright of Prophet3. Harry Ringler.

Intermediate heifer calf: eight: 1. Mary Vos of MorHavana Solid LOTTE #OMBS stown.

Colored: 1. Kasandra J. 3. Hannah Linder. rison; 2. Melisa Turner of Senior buck, senior doe, 3NOWDEN #ATHE (ARSummer scene: 1. StephWild animal collection, Senior heifer calf: 1, 2.

Prophetstown. junior buck, junior doe: 1, anie L. Folsom; 2. Jordan eight, not stuffed: 1. Rita vey.

Brynn Schneider; 3. Bailey Porcelain bells, six: 1.

2. Wayne Dirks of Rock Falls. Silver martin: 1, 3. Don Bush.

Wolf.

Durward.

Sandy K. Deutscher; 2. Jane Havana Broken Enhanced or altered phoAvon bottles, six: 1. BrenDudley; 2. Gary Geerts.

Summer yearling heifer: Heath.

Senior buck, senior doe, tography, include original: da Scott of Morrison.

Best of Show, trophy by 1. Renee Sheaffer Koster.

Teapots, six: 1. Louise A. 2. Joy Barker; 3. Bonny Kenjunior buck, junior doe: 1, Handmade greeting the Whiteside County RabJunior yearling heifer, Poulter; 2. Tia Richards of 2. Wayne Dirks. nedy. cards, two: #HARLOTTE bit Breeders Association, exhibitors herd: 1. Hannah Morrison.

Best of breed, best Picture of Whiteside #OMBS Best 4 Class, $10 donated Linder.

Miscellaneous, one, limit County: 1. Sue Devers. opposite: 1. Wayne Dirks.

Miscellaneous: 1. Bevby RBA: Harry and Janice Intermediate yearling size: 1. Louise A. Poulter; Minlop Broken Farm animal: 1. Robert erly Havens; 3. Brenda S. Ringler, Florida white junior heifer, cow, 2 years old: 1. 'IGI #LIFTON #ARROL &AR- #OOK *R ,ARRY (AMMELSenior buck, junior Oosterhouse. buck.

Bailey Durward; 2. Hannah thing. doe: 1, 2, 3. Kasandra J. man.

Best 6 Class, $10 donatAntiques Linder.

Miniature cups and Snowden. ed by Whiteside RBA: Black and White Senior yearling heifer: 1. saucers, six: 1. Ruth Ann Senior doe, junior buck: Miscellaneous: 1. Jan2ANDY AND #ATHE (ARVEY

Photography Renee Sheaffer Koster; 2.

Tervelt of Morrison; 2. Han1. Kasandra J. Snowden. ice Stuart of Morrison; 2. &LEMISH GIANT !/# DOE Bailey Durward; 3. Hannah nah Wallander of Morrison.

Antique photographs, Minlop Solid Linda Venema, 3. Mark A. Open Swine Linder.

Santa Claus collection, Senior buck: 1. Xavier must be at least 75 years Deutscher, both of Fulton.

Cow, 3 years old: 1. Brynn six: 1. Lorna Temple of old: 1. Mary Vos; 2. Kenneth Blue granite ware, four: 1. Goeddeke.

Open Barrow Class Schneider; 2. Renee Sheaf- Morrison; 2. Tom Havens of Meinsma of Morrison; 3.

Junior doe: 1, 2. Kasandra Megan M. Ingram of Lyndon; Heavy barrow: 3. Lexi fer Koster; 3. Hannah Linder. Morrison; 3. Beverly Havens Louise A. Poulter.

J. Snowden. #ARROL &ARTHING OF -ORMeurer of Ashton.

Cow, 4 years old: 1. of Morrison.

Best of breed, best Nature, nothing handrison.

Open Gilt Class Brynn Schneider; 2. Hannah Bear collection, not opposite: 1. Kasandra J. made: 3. Stephanie L. FolMilk glass, six: 1. Linda Light gilt: 1. Levi R. Meurer Linder. stuffed: 1. Megan M. Snowden. som.

Venema. of Ashton.

Cow, 5 and over: 1. Brynn Ingram; 2. Jane Heath.

Mini Rex Farm scene: #HARLOTTE Antique tin collection, Heavy guilt: 3. Levi R. Schneider; 2, 3. Hannah Bud vases, six: 1. Sandy Senior buck: 1, 2. Xavier #OMBS eight: 1. Lisa Peterson of Meurer.

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Domestic animal(s): 1.

Prophetstown.

Open Pairs Classes Cow, dry, 3 and over: 1.

Plate collections on Best of breed: 1. Xavier 2OBERT #OOK *R $AN * Most interesting antique, Medium pair: 2. Tanner Hannah Linder; 2. Renee stands, six: 1. Hannah Goeddeke.

Eyrich. one: 1. Gary Middleton, 2.

Barron of Sterling.

Sheaffer Koster.

Wallander; 2. Sandy K. Mini Satin, All Barry P. Linder, 3. Linda BluMonument: 1. Bridget L. Heavy pair: 2. Austin K. Senior champion female, Deutscher.

Senior buck, senior doe Miller; 3. Alyssa Miller. %YRICH #HARLOTTE #OMBS moff, all of Morrison.

MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whiteside County Fair Aug. 13 winners in Morrison are:

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this area of Spring Valley where the restaurant is located,â&#x20AC;? said Dick Verucchi, a grandson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandma was a good cook. She had no recipes. It was just a pinch here and there.â&#x20AC;?

Batista died in 1948, his wife in 1975. Their son, Arthur â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buzzâ&#x20AC;? Verucchi, died in 1992.

Today, the restaurant is run by Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Bea, now 90, and their nine children: Dick, Bar-

SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It has stayed â&#x20AC;&#x153;la famigliaâ&#x20AC;? for 100 years: Verucchiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante in Spring Valley opened in 1914 at 600 N. Greenwood St., where it remains to this day.

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Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desire, a craft store featuring a bevy of glassworks, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday though Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at 310 Washington St., Prophetstown.

Her heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire just might be yours, as well New shop sells handmade creations, offers classes

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PROPHETSTOWN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JoAnn Frederick is the heart in Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desire, and she has a shop full of things she loves and things she loves to make.

Some might remember Frederick from years past, when she specialized in silk and dried floral arrangements.

She still does some flower arrangements, but these days she mostly works with glass, making sun catchers and wall hangings from stained glass, mosaic tables from small pieces of ceramic tile, and jewelry and dishes from fused glass. She also paints glass bottles and dishes.

Frederick also makes barn quilts; you can buy one of hers or she will teach you to make your own. She also has been learning to refurbish furniture and may offer that at the shop in the

future.

Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desire offers classes in making barn quilts, jewelry, fusedglass dishes, painting and mosaic tables.

Since it is sometimes difficult to get 10 people together at the same time with the same interests, she also offers one-onone instruction during shop hours. And one

night a month, friends are invited for a ladies night out to visit, dabble and shop.

Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desire, 310 Washington St., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday though Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Call 815537-2455 for class schedules and other information.

bership and marketing director at SterlingRock Falls F a m i l y YMCA; and Bethany Jack SpenBland cer, a local agent with State Farm Insurance.

Participants will have a chance to network with other businesses during the lunch hour. The chamber also encourages businesses and organizations to take advantage of the crowd to share news or upcoming events.

Business owners, managers and employees are invited. Lunch will be

provided for $5.

Bland said marketing was chosen to launch the program because of how vital it is to business growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first question is always about how they can get more customers,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose of our first Quarterly Members Meeting is to show the value in marketing. We see this as an opportunity for our members to learn whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working in our community.â&#x20AC;?

Advance tickets will be available until Oct. 10. To register, contact Kadina Hodges at hodges@rockfallschamber.com or 815625-4500.

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Chamber set to begin offering quarterly meetings for members ROCK FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce next month will kick off a new program for its members.

The chamber will have its first Quarterly Members Meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St. Several speakers will offer quick tips and tricks about marketing: Bethany Bland, president and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber; Suzy Perino; marketing director of Sauk Valley Bank; Keri Olson, mem-

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Shoppers at Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desire will find all sorts of decorations, and can learn how to quilt. Call 815-537-2455 for class schedules and other information.

had situations where I had to spend $10,000 to clean up a house after a tenant had a dog or cat in there. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll chew things up, stain and stink things up, and tear things up. Sometimes you even have to replace the floorboards.

I had a lady offer me $10,000 deposit the other day on one of my properties, just so she could move in with her dog.

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the beginning, and if one of my tenants gets one after they move in they have to find a new home for the animal or move out themselves. At that point theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in violation of the lease.

The problem is I really do have a heart for animals. I love them. But as a landlord whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running a business, it just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make sense. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dave * Follow Dave on Twitter (@DaveRamsey) or visit daveramsey.com.

bara, Mary, Paula, Tricia, Tom, Bethie, Arthur â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buzzâ&#x20AC;? Jr. and Joanie. A son, Jack, died in 2002.

Several of Beaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 33 grandchildren are still active in the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining room, and 38 great-grandchildren also make appearances from time to time at the restaurant in eastern Bureau County.

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Harness racing was part of the Whiteside County Fair, Aug. 12-17 at the fairgrounds in Morrison. Headed toward the finish line are (front to back) horse 1, Rockin Cassinova, rider, Jay Garrels; horse 5, Big Boss, rider, Jesse De Long; horse 3, Whata Bizness, (riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name not known); horse 4, Crimson Nites, rider, Issac Love; and horse 2, Fox Valley Zip, rider, Jerry Kudzik. Whata Bizness won the race. Photos submitted by Todd Mickley.

Exhibitors shine at Whiteside County Fair MORRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whiteside #OUNTY &AIR !UG WINners in Morrison are:

NBHA Open 3-D Senior Barrels Division 2: 1. Terilynn Beyer of /REGON $EL & .UTTER NBHA Open 3-D Senior Barrels Division 3: 1. Kim Vandermyde of Morrison; 2. Sandi VanDerleest of Morrison.

Open 3-D Barrel Race Division 2: Danielle Jones of Prophetstown.

Open 3-D Barrel Race Division 3: Dawn Hasz of Rochelle.

Junior Culinary Premier exhibitor: Jessica Vandermyde of &ULTON

Rosette Awards Best display, Red Riding Hood basket: Jessica Vandermyde.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice, cakes, most unusual decorated cake, all edible: Joy Sipes of Morrison.

Beulah Milnes Scholarship: Molly Jacobs of Sterling.

Junior Floriculture Premier exhibitor trophy: Austin Zink.

Most blue ribbons, six each: Austin Zink; Taylor Johnson; Michaela Millard of Morrison.

Breads and Rolls Banana bread, no nuts: 1. Jessica Vandermyde; 2. Megan 3HEARS OF 2OCK &ALLS Elizabeth A. Lindquist of Sterling.

Coffee cake, cake type: &AITH 'REEN OF Morrison.

Banana muffins, three: 1. Austin Zink of Rock &ALLS -EGAN 3HEARS 3. Elizabeth A. Lindquist.

Blueberry muffins, three: 1. Jessica Vandermyde; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist; 3. Austin Zink.

Cookies Brownies: 1. Austin Zink; 2. Jessica Vandermyde; 3. Hailey M. Wiersema of Morrison.

Sugar cookies: 1. Hailey M. Wiersema; 2. Jessica Vandermyde.

Chocolate chip cookies: 1. Maddie Jacobs OF 3TERLING #AMBELL Buikema of Morrison; 3.

Megan Shears.

Peanut butter cookies: 1. Maddie Jacobs 2. Hailey M. Wiersema; 3. Joy Sipes.

Oatmeal cookies: 3.

Mary Kate Jacobs of Sterling.

Plain Rice Krispie treats: &AITH 'REEN 2. Austin Zink; 3. Taylor Johnson of Sterling.

Rosette Awards Best of Show, bouquets and arrangements: &AITH 'REEN HIT the road.

Best of Show, table settings, movie theme: Madeline S. Oosterhouse, supper with movie to follow.

The champion over-all-cow and calf ribbon winner was Addison Morse (standing with cow) of Prophetstown, with her Hereford. Her sister, Anna Reynolds holds the calf. Reynoldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daughter, Breslyn, is behind the trophy.

Decorated Cakes Most unusual cake, all edible: 1. Joy Sipes.

Best decorated cake, all edible: 1. Lauren Johnson of Sterling; 2.

Jessica Vandermyde; 3.

Maddie Jacobs.

Best decorated cake, some non-edible: 1.

Brady Abell of Tampico.

Best decorated patriotic cake, some nonedible: 1. Kelly Schipper of Erie; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist.

Candy Chocolate fudge, six: 1. Hailey M. Wiersema.

Bridal mints, six: 1.

Kara Schipper of Erie.

Candy, any other, six: 1. Lauren Johnson; 2.

Elizabeth A. Lindquist; 3. &AITH 'REEN

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3. Jessica Vandermyde.

Any other pie: 1. Molly Jacobs; 2. Elizabeth A. Lindquist; 3. Tyson Smith of Morrison.

Cream pie: 1. Tyson Smith.

Red Riding Hood Basket: 1. Jessica Vandermyde.

Western Horse Show

Open pony halter, under 56 inches, 12 years old and younger: +AYLA #ARPENTER OF Morrison.

Cakes Open weanling, yearRecipe using a box ling halter: 1. Bobbie mix, with icing: 1. Haley James of Morrison.

M. Oosterhouse of MorOpen 2- and 3-yearrison. old halter: 1. Bobbie Decorated cupcakes, *AMES -ICHELLE 'REsix: 1. Maddie Jacobs; 2.

VENGOED OF #HADWICK Brady Abell; 3. Alex Abell Light horse halter: 2. of Tampico. *ILL &RUCH OF /HIO ,ISA Angel food cake, no Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;brien of Tampico. icing: 1. Austin Zink.

Stock type halter: 2.

Homemade Pies -ICHELLE 'REVENGOED Bobbie James.

Two-crust fruit pie: Whiteside County hal1. Madeline S. Oosterter: 1. Bobbie James; house of Morrison; 2.

2. Jim Henrekin of Deer Elizabeth A. Lindquist;

'ROVE +AREN .AFTZGER OF &ULTON Grand champion, reserve champion: 1.

Bobbie James.

Junior showmanship, 18 years and younger: 1. Kaeli Kovarik of TamPICO -ICHELLE 'REVENgoed.

Senior showmanship, 19 years and older: 3.

Bobbie James.

Walk trot, 14 years and younger: 2. Lauryn ' +UEHL OF &ULTON Walk trot, 15-18 years: 1. Lyndsey Tegeler of Morrison.

Open walk trot: 2.

Lyndsey Tegeler.

Pony pleasure, under 56 inches, 12 years and younger: ,AURYN ' Kuehl.

Costume class: 1.

Emily Henson of Morrison; 3. Kaeli Kovarik.

Junior English pleasure, horse 5 years and younger: 2. Patricia $AHLSTROM OF #HADWICK 3. Lisa Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;brien.

Whiteside County

English pleasure: 1.

Lyndsey Tegeler; 2.

Bobbie James; 3. Kaeli Kovarik.

Junior English pleasure, 18 years and younger: 1. Lyndsey Tegeler; 3. Kaeli Kovarik.

Open English pleasure: 3. Bobbie James.

Jack Benny pleasure, optional tack, rider 39 years and older: 3. Bobbie James.

Open horsemanship: 1. Bobbie James; 2.

Lyndsey Tegeler.

Whiteside County western pleasure: 1.

Bobbie James; 2. Trevor $RIESSENS OF 2OCK &ALLS 3. Allie Wiersema of Morrison.

Junior western pleasure, 18 years and younger, horse over 56 inches: 2.

Kaeli Kovarik.

Wahl Clipper high-point exhibitor: 1. Bobbie James.

Speed Events Open pole race: 3. Shayna VanDerleest of Morrison.

Open plug race: 3.

Bouquets and Arrangements

Teenage girls bedroom: 1. Michaela Millard.

Small wicker basket, small marigolds, French, zinnias: 1. Taylor Johnson.

Cosmos: 'INA ,EE OF Morrison; 2. Taylor Johnson.

Daisies: 1. Taylor Johnson; 2. Austin Zink.

For a small table: 1.

Michaela Millard.

Hit the road, fresh-cut roadside materials: 1. &AITH 'REEN -EGAN Shears; 3. Michaela Millard.

In an old-fashioned container, my favorite, sports theme, reflections with a mirror, boy who loves flowers, with angel(s): 1. Austin Zink.

Arrangement in animal planter or with animal as an accessory: 1.

Michaela Millard; 2. AusBrittany E. Nice of Dixon. tin Zink.

National Barrel Horse Western theme: 1. TayAssociation Open 4-D lor Johnson; 2. Michaela Barrels Division II: 2.

Millard.

Larry Stevens of Walnut.

Disney theme: 1. TayNBHA Open 4-D Barlor Johnson, 2. Megan rels Division 3: 1. Vicky Nutter of Walnut; 3. Tay- Shears; 3. Austin Zink lor Skromme of ProphetWith stuffed animal: 1. stown.

Megan Shears; 2. Austin NBHA Open 4-D BarZink. rels Division 4: $EL & With birdhouse: 1.

Nutter of Amboy; 2. LindMichaela Millard; 2.

SEY 5RISH OF #HADWICK Megan Shears; 3. Austin Heather Urban of Ohio.

Zink.

NBHA Youth 3-D BarFor my teacher: 1. rels Division 1: 17 years Megan Shears. and younger: 1. Kaeli Mixed bouquet and Kovarik; 2. Robert Hahn of West Brooklyn; 3.

Christmas arrangement: Aubrey L. Bush of Mor1. Michaela Millard. rison.

Table Settings NBHA Youth 3-D Barrels Division 2, 17 years Tea For Two, 8-12 and younger: 3. Mary years old, must use Tegeler of Morrison. childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table and NBHA Youth 3-D Bardishes: 1. Madeline S. rels Division 3, 17 years Oosterhouse. and younger: 2. MackMovie theme, supper enzie Hamlink of Amboy. with show to follow: 1.

NBHA Open 3-D Haley M. Oosterhouse; 2.

Senior Barrels Division Madeline S. Oosterhouse; 1: Larry Stevens of Wal3. Kelly Schipper. nut.

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Zombies attack two humans as they defend themselves during the Zombie Train ride in West Sacramento, California. Passengers ride the Zombie Train and use weapons to shoot zombies on an 18-mile round trip along the Sacramento River.

Undead ahead: All aboard the Zombie Train

BY ANGELA HILL MCT News Service

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Initial symptoms of the zombie infestation were subtle, barely evident as we boarded our dangerously exposed, open-air coach with roughly 50 other normal, uncontaminated humans, their heads surely screwed on straight. Big, juicy, brain-filled heads.

In hindsight, the fact that this conveyance was dubbed the “Zombie Train” – operated by the folks who run the Sacramento River Train and a Wild West shootout ride along the same route – should have been a dead giveaway. Yet on this bright, sunny, 97-degree Sacramento Sunday, the only reanimated corpse in sight was a small, seemingly gentle, decaying soul named Bud, secured to a white-coated research scientist via sturdy chain-link leash.

Aww, who’s the cutest widdle zombie in the post-apocalyptic world? That’s right, you are! Yes, you are!

We checked in at an obscure boarding site next to a watertreatment plant – I in my befitting “Plants Vs. Zombies” T-shirt and my spouse sporting an equally apt “I don’t play well with others” tee. Our onboard host, the hardscrabble Sarge (actually Tom Presler of Lodi), inspired confidence with his camo ensemble and mirrored aviators, frequently shouting, “Look alive, people!” which was, of course, our collective aim.

The train lurched forward on the 2-hour ride, passing innocuous fields of vegetation and fruit trees, as the Talking Heads’ “Road to Nowhere” played over the intercom. Then the music was abruptly interrupted by crackling static and an emergency broadcast – something about an outbreak “that affects the brain and regenerates dead tissue,” and a caveat to “try to remain calm.”

Soon, we spotted a handful of already-dead heads rising from

Zombie Training Potential slayers of the undead will enjoy a chance to “kill” zombies by firing lasertag guns on the Zombie Train, a new offering by the operators of the Sacramento River Train.

Where: Boards at 400 N. Harbor Blvd., West Sacramento, California.

When: Trains are scheduled for Aug. 31; and Sept.

5, 6 and 7; with more dates planned. Organizers plan to add a similar event on their sister railroad, the Sierra Railroad Dinner Train in Oakdale, beginning Aug. 17.

Cost: $50 to shoot a laser gun, $35 to be a mere passenger. Also, guests have the option of signing up to be a zombie; inquire when you register. 800-866-1690, www. zombietrain.com. graves along the railroad bed.

Others stumbled from neighboring barns at the sluggish speed of fright, chewing on scenery and nibbling sweet, sweet human flesh. Fortunately, we passengers were given license to kill, armed with hefty laser-tag guns that resembled grenade launchers, but which merely exuded a beam of light and a hollow, fake-gunshot sound of “pow, puh-pow-pow” – not unlike the rifles at the shooting gallery in Disney’s Frontierland.

The train whistle blared, and everyone blasted away. Some – like the young woman poised at the window across from us – fired willy-nilly at anything in passing backyards. Pow. “You just shot a goat,” my spouse pointed out to her.

“It might have been a zombie goat,” she said defensively with another “pow,” shooting herself in the foot. “I’m not very good with guns.”

Yes, for all this drool and

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Ben Daniels, 16, and his father, Sterling Daniels, take aim with their weapons as they shoot at zombies during the Zombie Train ride.

Good to know: Children under 8 may find the zombies frightening.

Bonus: For information on the international Zombie Club, check out www.thezombieclub.org.

drama, it was just for good, fakebloody fun. No zombies were injured, and no actual human brains were sucked. And while one might have thought the zombie craze would have run – or perhaps shuffled – its course by now, it’s clear the doggone undead just won’t die. In fact, they seem to be more virulent than ever, from TV shows and video games to Zombie Run marathons.

And now this. The Zombie Train kicked off last Halloween season with quick sellouts on each ride, despite mixed reviews from some who lusted for more zombie targets. This year, the attraction runs most weekends through summer and into October.

“We’ve been doing a Wild West shoot-em-up for a long time, so we thought it would be fun for passengers to interact and shoot back at the bad guys. And who’s badder than zombies?” asked a gruesomely gleeful Chris Hart,

president of the rail group that also operates the Mendocino Railway, Sierra Railroad Dinner Train and the Skunk Train.

So they contracted with actors from the Sacramento branch of the international Zombie Club (who knew?), who ravenously helped develop brain-thirsty characters and a variety of plots.

Before you go, know Zombie Train is a great idea with bucketloads of fun potential. Even as it stands, it would be a blast with a big group of fun-loving, zombiekilling friends. But it could be fleshed out a bit, as organizers admit. Hart says they’re still working out some technical bugs. Right now, the laser-tag guns don’t actually register “hits.” They’re hoping to rig up sensors on the zombies, which would definitely add to the competitive fun.

The ride is a bit long – 2 hours of zombies takes the concept to the point of overkill. It’s $50 if you want to shoot a gun, $35 just

to be a passenger, which, when you think about it, isn’t bad for a train ride and a show. But if you’re coming from the San Francisco Bay Area, you might as well make it a day or even a weekend trip – maybe stay at the Delta King, wander Old Sacramento or get in train mode at the California State Railroad Museum.

Zombie Train is best enjoyed by adults and kids, ages 8 and up. Little ones may get scared.

Nighttime rides are also available and offer a more adult experience with stronger language and heavier gore factors.

Our afternoon ride drew everyone from kids to grandparents, locals and travelers. Elizabeth and Lorenzo Arreola of San Jose, a couple in their mid-20s, chose zombie slaughter as a delightful way to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary. “We love horror movies,” Elizabeth said. “I have the whole series of ‘Friday the 13th’ movies, and we always watch them on Friday the 13ths.

We thought this would be an extension of that.”

Bernie and June Fineman of East Liverpool, Ohio, brought some of their grandkids who live in Orinda, California. “Every grandchild should learn to shoot zombies before the age of 12,” Bernie said, setting a good example by eagerly picking off a few zombies lurking under a freeway overpass. Pow-puh-pow-pow. I want Bernie next to me when the real apocalypse hits.

Suddenly, cute widdle zombie Bud broke loose from his keeper, not looking so cute and widdle anymore, drooling blood and engaging in fisticuffs with the Sarge. Our hard-bitten host took a solid bite in the arm. My husband reflexively fired a proactive laser shot, but it had no effect, and the inevitable ensued, which I’ll leave to your imagination.

Let’s just say, once bitten, twice as hungry for brains. Try to remain calm.

Expert offers insight on world’s natural wonders

BY LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES MCT News Service

National Geographic Explorer Dr. Kenny Broad recently shared his knowledge with participants in the Punta Mita Beach Festival, an annual event held at the St. Regis resort in Punta Mita, Mexico. Broad, an environmental anthropologist and the father of two sons, suggests these five destinations for families interested in exploring the natural world.

Yucatan Peninsula. Head to this region of southeastern Mexico, flanked by the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, for a sampling of jungle, Mayan ruins, sinkholes

and beautiful beaches, advises Broad. “Families will learn about the thousands of sinkholes, or cenotes, that provide fresh water.” Some are accessible for swimming, snorkeling and diving. The cenotes, considered gateways to the underworld, play an important role in the ancient and contemporary Mayan culture. Lodging options range from luxury hotels to cottages on the beach.

Contact: mundomaya.travel/ yucatan; travelyucatan.com Antarctica. “I don’t like to be cold, but it is such an important place to see,” says Broad, who teaches at the University of Miami. “You’ll see penguins,

whales and so much ice in the coldest and oldest continent on the planet.” Visitors explore by kayak, Zodiac inflatable boat and on foot, paddling around icebergs, encountering leopard seals and appreciating the dramatic landscape. “The voyage itself,” Broad adds, “is like taking a step back in time.”

Contact: nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/expeditions/ antarctica-cruise/detail Costa Rica. “This is a country that is changing quickly,” Broad says of the Central American gem. “It’s worth a visit for its diversity alone.

“Expect volcano hikes, dense jungle, colorful birds and other

wildlife,” he said. “The people are very friendly and welcoming.” Bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, there are plentiful water activities, and the surfing is great.

Contact: visitcostarica.com The Bahamas. “The Bahamas are environmentally very healthy,” says Broad, who has done extensive research documenting the region’s Blue Holes.

“With more than 700 islands, cays and islets to explore, there is much to see and do. Children can observe baby fish in the mangroves and learn about how they move to the coral reefs and beyond. And, the diving is exceptional.” Once a haven for pirates,

including the famed Blackbeard, the Bahamas are now a familyfriendly destination, with an emphasis on preserving their culture and natural beauty.

Contact: bahamas.com Peru. “This is an amazing country,” Broad says of the mountainous land on the western coast of South America.

“Lima, Peru’s largest city, has incredible museums and interesting food. And then you have the option to visit Macchu Picchu, hike the Inca Trail, and to explore the diversity of the Amazon. There is such a rich culture, and the people are so kind,” he says.

Contact: peru.travel

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THE COMMUNITY )T WILL INCLUDE the new quarterly membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meetings, as well as annual events such as Hometown +ADINA (ODGES HAS BEEN Holidays. named the Hodges, a chamber Rock Falls ambassador, joined the staff #HAMBER OF !UG 3HE HAS A BACK#OMMERCE ground in customer relations events coorand management. dinator. This Her goals and plans for this new position position matched well with is designed to Kadina Hodges help strengththe vision set forth for the en and build chamber, which is to help new events for members and local organizations grow,

connect, and get involved with the community.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Camden Wallace Gustafson Dana and Jake Gustafson of Walnut are the parents of a son born at 11:40 a.m.

Aug. 12, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Camden Wallace Gustafson weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Dan and Yolanda Mojden of Walnut.

Paternal grandparents are Buzz and Tammy Gustafson of Wyanet.

Maternal great-grandmother is Irene Barba of Walnut.

Paternal great-grandparents are Melvin and Dixie Price of Wyanet and Gus and Betty Gustafson of Tiskilwa.

Cassidy DeAnn Friedrichs Bri and Jared Friedrichs of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 6:29 a.m.

Aug. 13, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Cassidy DeAnn Friedrichs weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

She is welcomed by

Cohen Friedrichs, 1.

Maternal grandparents are Cindy Grau of Mount Morris and Bill Grau of Byron.

Paternal grandparents are Jim and Pat Friedrichs of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandfather is Don Jeffers of South Beloit.

Raleigh Jo Hollaway Nichole Nielsen and Scott Hollaway of Rock Falls are the parents of a daughter born at 8:21 a.m. Aug. 15, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Raleigh Jo Hollaway weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Skylur Nielsen, 1.

Maternal grandparents are Dawn and Tom Nielsen of Rock Falls.

Paternal grandparents are Nancy Buckley of Tampico and Scott Hollaway of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandparents are Judy Mills of Rock Falls, Ernie Mills of Salem, Indiana, and Jane and Roger Nielsen of Nelson.

Paternal great-grandparents are Norma Wagner of

Rock Falls and John Buckley and Sarah Thorman, both of Tampico.

Maternal great-greatgrandmothers are Lorraine Fullgraf of Rock Falls and Olive Nielsen and Ula Chriest, both of Tampico.

Lane David Thomure Nikki and Zack Thomure of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 1:44 a.m. Aug. 15, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Lane David Thomure weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Reese Thomure, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Dave Harris and Tuesdai Harris, both of Chadwick.

Paternal grandparents are Robin Tinsley of Fredericktown, Missouri, and Richard Morgan of Farmington, Missouri.

Maternal great-grandparents are Lester and Linda Eastabrooks of Milledgeville and Richard and Tena Harris of Chadwick.

Paternal great-grandparents are James and Yvonne Sutton of Farmington.

Jaxson Joseph Stout Dominique and Zach Stout of Morrison are the parents of a son born at 12:40 p.m. Aug. 15, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Jaxson Joseph Stout weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 21 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Noah Stout, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Deb and Gary Wedig of Platteville, Wisconsin.

Paternal grandparents are Teresa and Tim Stout of Morrison.

Maternal great-grandmother is Betty Wedig of Cuba City, Wisconsin.

Paternal great-grandparents are Joe and Patty Stout of Sayre, Pennsylvania, and Joyce Peterson and David and Darlene Schipper, all of Morrison.

weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Austin Gebel, 5, and Landon Graden, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Greg and Theresa Hudecek of Protivin, Iowa.

Paternal grandparents are Rick and Linda Graden of Chatham.

Maternal great-grandparents are Karen Hudecek of Cresco, Iowa, and Francis and Darlene Gebel of New Hampton, Iowa.

Paternal great-grandmothers are Hazel Tester and JoAnn Graden, both of Nokomis.

are Barry and Jane Houzenga of Morrison.

Paternal grandparents are Larry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;? and Juanita Bender of Prophetstown.

Paternal great-grandmother is Lorraine Bender of Rock Falls.

Khail David Lee Sotelo

Kaitlyn L. Osborn and Ronald K. Bender of Prophetstown are the parents of a son born at 8:17 a.m. Aug. 19, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Kael Jaxon Bender weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Audrah K. Bender, 14, Peyton E. Bender, 8, Dalton E. Bender, 6, and Kenryk L.J. Osborn, 2.

Maternal grandparents

Alexiss Johnson and Nathan Sotelo of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 4 p.m. Aug. 19, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Khail David Lee Sotelo weighed 9 pounds at birth and was 22 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Charisse and Shawn Johnson of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Angelica Tintori of Sterling and Richard Sotelo of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandparents are Sharon and Adrian Johnson of Rock Falls.

Paternal great-grandparents are Camilo and Margie Sotelo of Rock Falls and Lupe and Steve Harms of Sterling.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, OPEN P M OPEN WOMEN S p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., $IXON Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, CLOSED 3T 0AUL ,UTHERAN #HURCH

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Childhood immunization clinic; Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, women, infants and children CLOSED TRADITION P M CLOSED clinic; and family planning ser7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar vices, all by appointment only, Lee Americana, 609 W. Third St., Ster#OUNTY (EALTH $EPARTMENT 3 ling.

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Breast Cancer Networking Group, P M (OME OF (OPE #ANCER 7ELLNESS #ENTER 0LOCK 2OAD $IXON

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., CLOSED STEP 3EVENTH !VE 7

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., closed; 8 p.m., CLOSED &IRST 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH

3ECOND !VE 3TERLING Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., OPEN 2OLLING (ILLS #ENTER STATE 2OUTE ,ANARK Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 7 p.m., open, As Bill 3EES )T &IRST !VE 2OCK &ALLS

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Al-Anon and Alateen, 8 p.m., PRIVATE DINING ROOM +3" (OSPITAL

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Emet Francis Graden Shellie Hudecek and TJ Graden of Polo are the parents of a son born at 11:21 a.m. Aug. 14, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Emet Francis Graden

Kael Jaxon Bender

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Today Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist #HURCH 3 #HICAGO !VE $AVIS Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; noon and 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., $IXON Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., OPEN TRADITION P M CLOSED 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy,

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alcoholics Anonymous, A M P M CLOSED

808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, A M TO NOON 7ALMART &IRST !VE

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Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, NOON P M &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS

$OWNSTAIRS WEST door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, Fun Night, BRING A FRIEND BACK DOOR

First Ave., Rock Falls.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, P M

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., CLOSED &IRST 0RESBYTERIAN #HURCH

#ALVIN 2OAD 2OCHELLE Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., CLOSED 6ILLAGE OF 0ROGRESS 3 TH 3T /REGON Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, 2OCHELLE #OMMUNITY (OSPITAL

900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 A M CLOSED A M OPEN p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., CLOSED 3T !NNE #HURCH . #HERRY 3T -ORRISON Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, P M &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS

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Alcoholics Anonymous, P M CLOSED 3EVENTH !VE West, Lyndon.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., OPEN -ETHODIST CHURCH &IRST Ave., Forreston.

Abuse Changing team, 625-0338.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, A M 9-#!

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Dixon Rotary Club, noon, lower LEVEL 3T ,UKE %PISCOPAL #HURCH

7 4HIRD 3T $IXON Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, NOON P M &IRST #HRISTIAN #HURCH &IFTH !VE 2OCK &ALLS

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Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, CLOSED 3T 0AUL ,UTHERAN #HURCH 3 &IFTH 3T /REGON Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, step; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 3 (ENNEPIN !VE $IXON Alcoholics Anonymous, noon,

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Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, SunSHINE MEETING &IRST !VE

Rock Falls, back door.

Tampico Community Club, NOON 'OOD 4IMES 4AP -AIN 3T 4AMPICO

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With a team of horses and an antique John Deere plow, Steve Elliot of Cedarville plows a field Aug. 23 across the street from East Jordan Church in Sterling.

Elliot was one of many farmers who demonstrated antique farming techniques and displayed equipment during the Farm Heritage Festival hosted by the church.

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ABOVE: Dick Bonjour of Monroe, Wisconsin, plows a field with his restored 1955 Allis Chalmers WD 45 tractor.

MIDDLE-LEFT: The Farm Heritage Festival at East Jordan Church in Sterling featured a wide variety of tractors and farm equipment, as well as demonstrations with various pieces of equipment.

BELOW-LEFT: AJ Hinrichs, 9, of Oregon rides around on an old Jacobsen Chief 800 lawn tractor.

Neal Stange of Sterling fills his homemade steam engine tractor with water to demonstrate its use by grinding corn for cattle feed. Stange built the engine from parts of other antique tractors.

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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media Large bundle of keys, lost from bumper of truck, County Line Rd. Rock Falls to Industrial Park Rd. Rock Falls. Please call if found. Reward. Call 815440-4986

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Central Christian Church 10th Annual Car Show Sat., Sept. 6th 9-3 6595 Guilford Road Rockford, IL Questions?

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Become a Hospice Volunteer There's no time like the present to add life to each day of a hospice patient.

Volunteers provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones.

They fill a unique role in providing comfort and support to patients and families with giving of their time, friendship and compassion. Hospice of the Rock River Valley has a need for volunteers to work with patients and families.

Training will be provided and begins October 7. To make a difference in someone's life, call Nina at 815288-3673.

CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com Hospice Volunteers needed at Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice, Inc., 3408 E. 23Rd St. Sterling, 815-6263467

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Happy Tails needs your help saving lives- Please consider giving some of your time to Happy Tails. There are many animals who need you, and even a few hours will help greatly.

Volunteer hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon, seven days a week, as well as Wednesday and Thursday 5:00-7:00 p.m. The shelter is located at 1408 McNeil Road in Rock Falls, between Dixon Avenue and Route 30.

Please call 815-626-2994 if you have questions.

You can make a difference and help save lives!

PROJECT VITAL INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? What: Project VITAL Tutor Training Who: Anyone who has a desire to help others learn better skills in Reading, Math, ESL (English as a second language), and Citizenship.

Where: Sauk Valley Community College - Adult Ed. Department (1E08) When: September 8, 15, 22, and 29th Time: 4:00-7:00pm (Dinner provided) For More Info Please Call or Email Martha Anderson martha.l.anderson @svcc.edu tel:815-835-6312

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Rock Falls Efficiency Unit $375. One bedroom unit $425. Utilities included. $200 deposit & references required. Contact 708-699-8952

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

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ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON 2 Bedroom 1004 Idlewild Dr. Freshly painted, no pets, no smoking $595 mo. 309-645-3361 2BR lower level, stove, refrig., garb. incl. No pets. $485 + dep. & lease. Call 815-440-2145 2BR very clean, Garage, quiet. laundry. No smoking or pets. $500 & dep. 815-652-3365 2BR, 1st floor, apporch & plcs., garage, $650 mo. + ref. & dep. No pets.

815-631-9181 Efficiency upper heat & water inc. nicely decorated. $385 mo. to lease 815-440-3663

NEW TODAY Nice efficiency in Dixon, all utilities except electric, Sorry, no pets. $330 + dep. 815631-0041 NS Efficiency info youtube handy_50 815-440-3663 Small 1BR, pay elec. only. $300 / mo. Call Vickie 815-973-4444.

FRANKLIN GROVE THE MEADOWS OF FRANKLIN GROVE INDEPENDENT SENIOR APARTMENTS INCLUDED: ALL UTILITIES MEALS HOUSEKEEPING LAUNDRY 24HOURSECURITY PET FRIENDLY ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS! FOR PRICING INFORMATION CALL: (815) 456-3000

MT. MORRIS 1 Br. All utilities, plus cable/Internet incl., $550/mo., Single room occupancy $400/mo.

Call Chris 815-732-7135

ROCK FALLS 2BR, laundry hookup. $500/mo. $500/dep.

Absolutely NO PETS! Call 815-632-9602.

NEW TODAY DARE TO COMPARE Fully Remodeled 2BR, wood flrs, tile ba. W/D incl. $495, 1yr. lease, NO PETS. E. Coloma School. Avail. May 1st. 815-441-2294 Edon Apts. 2BR, $500mo., $400 dep. Refs. Req. No dogs.

815441-3999.

Lg. 1BR. + appl.

No pets. $425 + dep. 815-718-1784

STERLING

RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

$

495 1st Month’s Rent

PER MONTH

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NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

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SAUK VALLEY STERLING

Beautiful Duplex, all applcs w/ fireplace, w/d hookup, 2 car garage, lawncare & snow removal incl, 20th Ave $1,100/mo. + lease & dep. Wheelchair accessible.

815625-8422 Efficiency, $370/ mo.

No pets.

Close to down town and good location. Call 815632-9602 Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

Spacious 2BR apt.

Stove, refrig. furn.

Lease/dep. Req. H&H Rental Properties LLC 815625-7995

HOMES FOR RENT

310

FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON 3BR River view, 1.5 ba., bsmt. Attached dbl. car garage. $900/mo. + util. Call Kelly 773-428-7877 Nice 2-3 BR, no pets, $650 + dep.

815-631-6678 Nice 3BR, NE, no pets. lease, $650/mo. call Vicki 815-973-4444 Sm. 1BR. $475 + $475 Dep. Applcs.

No pets. 1Yr lease.

815-284-0461

MILLEDGEVILLE 1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431 1 or 2BR, $430 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 2BR Duplex 606 Broadway.

Sm. pet okay. $500/+ dep. 815-791-1082 2BR w/garage, room for W/D. $450/mo. + dep.

815-285-4035 or 815-440-0693.

2BR, 2BA, attached garage, 1501 Heritage Dr. 815-625-7778 Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.

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1-2BR house w/ garage, nice yard, $450/mo. + $450 dep. 815-213-0074

OREGON 3BR, 1BA 304 N. 4th St. Avail. Sept.

1st $625/mo. + dep. 815-440-6814

POLO 2BR home. Applifurnished. ances Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

PROPHETSTOWN Small 2-3 BR 815-632-9036.

ROCK FALLS 2BR Ranch, w/ fenced yard, attach. Garage. H/W floors. $650+dep.

815-440-8574 2BR, 1BA, 1 car detached garage. $550/mo. $550 dep. No pets 815440-7985 Large, clean, quiet 2 story, 2BR, 1.5 bath. 1 car garage.

C/A. All applcs. inc.

W/D. New bathroom, paint, & more. Nice area, walk to library & park. 521 W. 11th St. Sorry no pets or Sec. 8. $650 + sec.

630-902-1060 Small 2BR, garage No pets. 815-6250624.

Still paying rent?

3BR, nice yard & garage. 513 7th Ave. $675/mo. We can help. 815-8787399.

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3BR Ranch, 2 ba, 2 car garage, C/A, no pets, Milledgeville District, School $700/mo. Dep. & ref. required., 815225-5053 Newer 3 BR, with $750 everything, per mo. and $500 dep. 1010 W. 13th St. 815-626-5891

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FOURTHEENTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.441ESTATE OF 3515.Agent owned.

RTO, 1414 17th Ave. 2BR $650/ mo.+ $2,500 dep.

815-535-1076

DONALD E. MEYER Deceased.

NO. 13 P 137

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Donald E. Meyer. Letters of Office were issued to Linda S. Jonas, 3801 Belle Plaine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618, whose attorney is Mark L. Holldorf, Holldorf Law Office, 224 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. 61081 Claims against the estate may be filed in the office if the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St. COMMERCIAL 311 Morrison, IL.., or with representative, or RENTAL both on or before February 20, 2014, and any claim not filed within that period is Professional building 9200 Traf- barred. Copies of a claim filed with the fic Count. Lease clerk must be mailed or delivered to the $600/mo.

Agent representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed, 815-535-6115 Small 2BR lofted $475/ mo. + dep.

815-713-4793.

Sunny 2BR, monster garage. Why rent? $550/mo.

Call 815-878-7399

Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

Mark L. Holldorf Holldorf Law Office Attorney for Estate 224 E. Third Street Sterling, IL 61081 (815)625-7409 August 15, 22 & 29 2014

MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $595/mo.

Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE Heated storage space and individual space included.

Lincolnway, East Sterling. Call 815625-8422.

LOANS

Dated August 11, 2014

402

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.

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DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINS Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the residence of Frank McCue, 23840 Moline Rd. Sterling, IL 61081 for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #2 of the Town of Hopkins, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois.

The polls shall open at 2:00 P.M. And close at 4:00 P.M. Unless the Judges of Election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain open later than 6:00 P.M. Dated August 11, 2014 Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court August 15, 22 & 29 2014 DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 OF THE TOWN OF HAHNAMAN Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the residence of James Egan, 2926 Yates Road, Deer Grove, IL 61243, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #2 of the Town of Hahnaman, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois.

The polls shall open at 2:00 P.M. And close at 4:00 P.M. Unless the Judges of Election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain later than 6:00 P.M. Dated August 11, 2014

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court August 15, 22 & 29 2014

DRAINAGE ELECTION NOTICE FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #3 OF THE TOWN OF HAHNAMAN Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, being the first Tuesday of said month, a Drainage District Election will be held at the residence of Ronald Egan, 3241 County Line Rd., Deer Grove, IL 61243, for the purpose of electing one Drainage Commissioner for a three year term for Drainage District #3 of the Town of Hahnaman, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois.

The polls shall open at 2:00 P.M. and close at 4:00 P.M. unless the Judges of Election shall determine to hold the polls open a longer period to accommodate the voters. In no event shall the polls remain later than 6:00 P.M. Dated August 11, 2014

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court August 15, 22 & 29 2014

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Saturday, August 30, 2014 • PAGE D2

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AREA GARAGE SALES 624 COMPTON Sat., Sun., Mon. 8am-5pm 1202 Fisk Rd. Corner of Rt. 30 & Fisk Rd. Moving Sale!

Furniture, riding lawn tractor, antiques, automotive, tools, household items, campingfishing & hunting equip., misc.

AMBOY GARAGE SALES 624 Sat. Aug. 30 through Mon. Sept. 1, 8am-5pm 627 Green Wing Rd., between Amboy & Sublette Furniture, antiques, camping tools, equipment, little bit of everything!

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri., Sat. & Sun. 8-5 2011 N. Brinton Storage Unit Construction, lawn, & garden equipment, plus tools.

More equip. at Oregon locationCall 815-677-7801 Saturday 8-3:30 824 Douglas Ave. American girl dolls, lots of dolls, Bitty babies & Bitty baby twins, clothes & accessories.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Fri., Sat., Sun. 2037 Moundhill Road (8am-6pm) AND 154 Penrose Rd. (8am-3pm) Near Midway Drive In: Labor Day Weekend.

Multi Family Garage/Moving Sale Welder, power tools, horse tack, wood post, T-post, water skis, Longaberger picnic basket, candle/ jewelry making, power washer, “Stampin Up” collection, football/ baseball cards, trampoline, lots of kids toys, Gund Bears and books, furniture, dressers, desks, lots of décor and craft stuff, bunk bed set, day bed, queen sz. Headboard, tons of movies and books, and lots of kitchen stuff, games and puzzles.

Come see all we have to offer!

Saturday 8-4 1012 Chicago Avenue NB-24 mos. clothing & womens clothing, pack-nplay, lots of misc.

Fall Garage Sales 9/19 – 9/21 Rock Falls & Sterling $10 ($5 fee for late registration) Register by 9/5.

Maps Available 9/18 @ Shell Stations & Schreiners RF Chamber 815-625-4500

ESTATE/MOVING/ TAG SALE 903 East 2nd St. Near Dillon home museum.

Aug. 29th & 30th 10am-7pm Owner: Mary Frey HUGE Victorian home wall to wall FULL! Including attic/ basement/ outbuilding treasures yet to be discovered & brought to main floors!

Another great sale with way too much to list & not to be missed!

Sale conducted

by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021 Pictures updated thru-out the week & info. @ estatesales.net We never get rained out!

Sat. Aug. 30 8am-2pm 3409 16th Ave. Bob Coats Estate Tag Sale Handyman Haven Craftsman table saw, drill press, power sander, table sander, many hand tools, antiques, C.A. Lund Co. snow shoes, toys and games, old sheet music, canning supplies, ice cream maker, trunks and more!

Sat. only, 8-2 1043 Mary Ave. Some womens, Jrs. & boys clothing. Toys, toys & more toys....including Maginex, Hot Wheels & more. Lia Sophia jewelry, jewelry displays, lawn mower, drill, too much to list!

Thurs. 4-7, Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-2 619 S. Ottawa Ave Whole house garage sale! The 1st of 3 sales. Everything must go!

Household items, clothing, tools, gardening items, collectibles, lots of misc. No Early Sales!!!

Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:30-2:30.

400 Fieldstone Lane, Idle Oaks Subdivision.

Household items, some furniture, fall and winter clothes, shoes, coats, snowsuits, boots, Halloween costumes, boys NB3T, girls NB-4T, womens M-XL, some maternity, many baby items, bouncers, car seats, books, tons of toys and more.

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 3-6 Sat. 8-12 306 2nd Ave. (in the alley) Multi-Family Sale Kid's clothing sizes 0-5T, toys, books, desk, home décor, Christmas tree, and much misc.

Rain or Shine!

Saturday 7-2 610 Marsha Lane Lots of Miscellaneous items & holiday decorations.

Don't miss this sale!!

Saturday 9-?

502 W. 7th St. Boy clothes 4T-5T, baby girl clothes 0-9 mo. & womens clothes, kids bikes, LOTS OF PURSES! A little bit of everything!

Sun. & Mon. 8-3 28049 Woodside Drive (off Buell) boys SM&L, mens 1X & 2X, Laides plus sz., bedding, books, old Hunting Bows, lots of misc.

Fri. & Sat. Aug. 29-30, 10-5 2107 21st Ave. Baby girl clothes, baby gear, wine fridge, Keurig, juicer, misc. household items.

Great Garage Sales Call

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Dress Code 5 E. 3rd St. Saturday 11-6 Clarence rack 2 for $1, all tops 60% off. Dresses 50% off.

625-3600

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151

GUNS & ARCHERY

706

.22 Hollow Point bullets, box of 225 rounds, FOID required. $25 815440-3785 Pellet gun, Crossman model 2240.

22 cal. w/ extras, like new, no FOID, $52 815-440-3785

APPLIANCES

710

GE Upright Freezshelves in er, 5 door, 3 shelves inside, works well. $75 815-499-6505

BUILDING SUPPLIES

720

Brand new. 18-2 panel doors. Solid core, primed white pre-hung. and $5800. Call 815499-7779 for details.

FURNITURE

755

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 2 Cockatiels- 1 male, 1 female with cage & feed. Free to good home only.

815-535-5182 5 mo old neuterd male kitten. Free to indoor home.815440-1780 Adorable kittens possibly 2, need a loving home. Call 815-499-7409 Female tabby kitten, about 16 wks. old, litter trained, extremely playful, needs loving indoor only home.

815-535-7061 Free to good INDOOR HOME: 2 kittens & 1 spayed calico cat.

Call 815-499-9923.

Whirlpool washer & dryer set, $350.

815-499-6750.

Large pet carrier w/lots of new items incld. dishes, blankets, etc. $17.50 815-440-3785

Remodeling

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

Tosa (LG breed) female puppy, 4/13/14. Free to right home as co-own. Call 815626-6382 after 7.

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN & GARDEN

781

Grassbaggers for riding mower w/ all attachments. $50 815-590-0102

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WANT TO BUY 795 We buy hand tools, power tools, fishing & camping equipment, jewelry, yard & garden lawn tools, small kitchen appliances, 815-626-2145

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE $70 worth of Verizon top-up phone cards for $50 815529-1743 1 yr old 8'X12' wood utility shed.

Paid $1,200.

Now $600!!

815-456-2155 200 Western pa$50. perbacks.

Call 815-225-5085.

Alum. Stepladder, $15, porch/outdoor furniture, $40 & metal file cabinet, $10. 815-626-5574

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating

Bicycles

Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

CALL 815-625-0955

FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

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Asphalt

PROFESSIONAL LOT MAINTENANCE

*Seal Coating *Crack Repair *Asphalt Repair *Line Striping *Infrared heat patching License, Insured & Bonded 815-632-9555 **FRANKLIN** MAINTENANCE Pothole Repair Hot Pour Crack Filling Seal Coating Line Striping Bonded-Insured 815-284-6806 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

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Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

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Deck Builders

We specialize in exterior decks & privacy fences “You’ll always be a winner if we cut the deck” 815-288-4089 www.cosscustom woodworking.com

Dumpster Rental

Cleaning Service

✱Carpet/ Upholstery ✱Maid/Janitorial Business/ Residential Free Estimates 815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Genl. Contracting COOK'S QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Your Area Leader in Home Repair, Remodeling, Siding, Decks, Drywall, Elect., Plumbing and much more.

Int./ext. painting, power washing, decks, houses, RV's, etc. 10% Spring Disc., additional 5% for AffordSeniors. able, reliable, proFree fessional. estimates.

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Painting

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Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Working Girl Painting *Int. & Ext. painting *Wallpaper removal *Decks *Basement sealing Insured Free estimates Credit Cards OK 815-508-6131

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Gutters

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815-712-1227 or 800-922-1413 Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Siding ★ Decks ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Free Estimates 815-994-0075 HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122

Home Improvement Kitchens $ave 25%-50% Showplace Cabinetry Replace or Reface Expert installation or DIY Visit our showrooms.

Anselmo's 1235 W. LeFevre Sterling 815-625-3519 Estimates by Apointment

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Fall is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

Woodstoves by Hearthstone wood and gas inserts-stoves expert installation or DIY. Visit our showrooms.

Anselmo's 1235 W. LeFevre Rd. Sterling 815-625-3519 Estimates by Appointment

Landscaping DREAMSCAPES

BY DENNIS, INC Complete Landscape Services & Designs www.dreamscapes bydennis.com

(815) 857-3281

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

Painting

R & D HOME REPAIR •Maintenance •Remodeling •Basement Finish •Kitchen Remodel •Int./Ext. Painting •Drywall, Texturing •Roofing•Pw wash •Ceramic Tiling •Wallpaper & More 815-973-8213

Handy Woman

• House and Building Clean Outs • Handyman & Hauling Service • Tree Service Call 779-245-2619

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Plumbing

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

“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!

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Power Washing Frank's Anything Power Washing Stripping Paint & Cleaning Homes, Decks, Driveways Commercial & Residential * Fully Insured * Call 815-213-0675

Roofing

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IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

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Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

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Roofing/Siding

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Superior Exteriors •Roofing •Siding •Windows and •Gutters 815-626-1679 Free Estimates

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-625-6142 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Storage

www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Stump Removal CLARK'S

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