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MORGAN HAKE MURDER TRIAL | VERDICT

Swift decision: Guilty Jury deliberates for less than 2 hours; sentencing set for Nov. 4

BY PHILLIP HARTMAN phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @phartman19

MOUNT CARROLL – A jury needed less than 2 hours Friday to find a Freeport man guilty of murder in the December 2015 death of his wife.

Morgan D. Hake, 50, faced six counts of first-degree murder for the death of Suzanne M. Hake, 46. She was found dead Dec. 5, 2015, at their

home in Lanark, and Morgan testified that he had shot her.

Sentencing was set for 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 4. Hake faces 20 to 60 years in prison.

The jury of six men and six women heard closing arguments from Daniel Dalton, one of Hake’s Molinebased defense attorneys, and Carroll County State’s Attorney Scott Brinkmeier. Before the arguments, Circuit Judge Val Gunnarsson asked

Hake whether he wanted the jury to consider second-degree murder, and Hake said yes.

Hake testified Thursday that he and Suzanne traveled Dec. 3 to watch their daughter Abigail’s basketball game, then stayed at a hotel. On Dec. 4, they shopped and drank in Galena, ending up at a bar, where they had a fight.

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Morgan D. Hake Faces 20 to 60 years in prison for killing his wife

WEEKEND ENTERPRISE | ELDER ABUSE IN THE SAUK VALLEY

Behind closed doors

Officials see uptick of elder abuse cases

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers

Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series addressing elder abuse in the Sauk Valley.

STERLING – An elderly individual lies confined to a mattress with bedsores protruding to the bone.

Another is covered in bruises not caused by any fall.

Yet another looks inside the fridge to find only a bottle of ketchup among the

empty shelves; the person’s empty stomach reflects an empty bank account.

These instances are not unique to the Sauk Valley, but they are ones anticipated to travel in one direction – up.

As the country’s elderly population continues to be flooded with aging baby boomers, officials expect to see more and more cases of abuse, making awareness of the issue and the resources available to seniors a top priority.

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By the numbers Open cases of elder abuse through Lifescape Community Services:

Inside How to get help. Page A9

Whiteside County: 38 Lee County: 21 Ogle County: 19 Carroll County: 2

Signs of elder abuse. Page A9

Fiscal Year 2014 elder abuse statistics in Illinois: Abuse reports: 14,371 Financial exploitation: 7,692 Emotional abuse: 6,201 Passive neglect: 5,471 Physical abuse: 3,359 Willful deprivation: 2,062 Confinement: 1,134 Sexual abuse: 703

Source: Illinois Department on Aging

Prep football? We’ve got you covered If you’re favorite Sauk Valley high school team was playing Friday night, we’ve got news for you! Look to the Friday Night Blitz in today’s edition for a wrapup of all of last night’s action.

ROCK FALLS | RIVERFRONT

Setting the stage for 150th Rock Falls should have amphitheater by sesquicentennial

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – The first phase of the RB&W riverfront project is wrapping up, and engineers have plans in place to launch the next stage of construction and landscaping.

The first phase of the estimated $4.2 million green space project is near the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. A big part of this work stage is putting in a concrete road where gravel exists. It also includes landscaping, trail work, riprap (loose stone to form a water break), lighting, security cameras, and speakers.

Earlier this week, City Engineer Brian Frickenstein and landscape designer Alan Skoog presented the latest plans for the second phase of the project.

An update also was given on the first phase work.

“The riprap is about done, curb and pavement should be done next week, and electrical work will begin soon,” Frickenstein said.

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Elder abuse is often kept quiet and behind closed doors.

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The city is on the clock to get the entertainment venue built before the Rock Falls 150th anniversary celebration next summer. The amphitheater will be the focal point of the second phase of construction. It will include a large concrete platform area that can be used for dancing.

The plans call for a water feature, complete with themed music, and a skate park to be put in later. Some prep work for the estimated $260,000 water feature has worked its way into the second phase.

“The amphitheater and seating for the venue will be done in phase 2, and the sidewalk, walls, and benches will be done for the water feature,” Frickenstein said.

The water feature will have light show capabilities, with or without the programmed music.

The city had explored the possibility of a splash pad, but decided against it.

“This isn’t a splash pad, but the kids can still run around in it and it’s not a problem,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. “The sound system will be built into the park.”

Frickenstein said the second phase work is divided into two contracts. He is confident the workers can beat the clock.

“We should have the second phase done by the

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Kobie H. Berge, 19, of Rock Falls; 2:06 a.m.

Thursday at Locust Street and Miller Road; speeding; 41 mph in a 30-mph zone; state citation issued.

Lewis F. Vaughn, 18, of Sterling; 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 212 Third Avenue; Whiteside County juvenile warrant for obstructing court order; given notice to appear in court.

An entertainment venue is the focal point of the second phase of construction along the riverfront in Rock Falls. The amphitheater will include a large concrete platform area that can used for dancing. road, including the state’s budget mess that had put the city’s $400,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant in limbo.

Officials also liked the city’s chances of getting a $1 million state tourism grant for the green space project, but the grants freeze closed that door.

“Because of all of the cleanup work we had done in the area, we thought we had a great chance of getting the full amount for tourism,” Mayor Bill Wescott said.

The city did learn in mid-August that the OSLAD grants were funded in the stopgap budget signed June 30 by Gov. Bruce Rauner. Because of the uncertainty, the council had approved the issuance of up to $2.1 million in bonds to jumpstart the green space project.

Sesquicentennial planning The next meeting of the Rock Falls Sesquicentennial Committee is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 11 in council chambers at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. in Rock Falls.

Meetings also are set for Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 – same time and place.

Themed events for the city’s 150th anniversary celebration are being planned for each day, July 29 through Aug. 5, 2017. The meetings are open to all Rock Falls residents. end of July 2017 – in time for the sesquicentennial celebration,” Frickenstein said.

Restrooms and scenic overlook piers will be put in, but not before the anniversary festivities, Blackert said.

Out of necessity, a mechanical building will be part of the next work phase. The building serves as the control system for everything from irrigation to running the water feature.

A work change order for the green space project was to go before

the council Tuesday, but when an alderman recused himself from the vote, an already shorthanded group didn’t have a quorum.

“The work order change was for phase 1, so we can have the rest of the riverbank completed with rock from the same quarry,” Blackert said.

The change order, with Martin & Company Excavating of Oregon, is not to exceed $140,000.

The city’s original plan was to do the RB&W project all at once, but there were some bumps in the

Rock Falls Police Kenneth E. Newman, 39, of Rock Falls; 11:51 p.m.

Thursday in the 1300 block of Fifth Avenue; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Dixon Police Jorge L. Soto, 56, of

Elgin; 11:53 a.m. Thursday in the 2600 block of North Brinton Avenue; Kane County warrant for contempt of court; taken to Lee County Jail.

Morrison Police Craig E. Lang, 65, of Lanark; Sept. 16; no parking (posted); citation issued.

Robert D. Thompson, 75, of Erie; Sept. 17; parking by fire hydrant; citation issued.

Boy, 17, of Morrison; Monday; speeding; citation issued.

State Police Richard P. Shine, 31, of Chicago; 11:21 p.m.

Wednesday at U.S. Route 30 and Moline Road; warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Millie Dutchoff, Nell Meadows, Darell DeWaele and Nora Crawford, all on Saturday.

Happy birthday to Aaron Duncan, 16, Diane Allison, Bill Walls, Helen Brown, Nancy Andel, Neil Wetzell, Vickie Bamber, Robert Hardy, Judy Andersen-Glaser, and Charles Henson, all on Sunday.

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MILLEDGEVILLE – A 5K run to benefit the Carroll County Fair will recognize a Milledgeville High School track coach.

This year’s Carroll County Fair Friends of the Fair 5K is in memory of Nancy Dittmar. The run will be at 9 a.m. Oct. 1 at the fairgrounds, 28374 Milledgeville Road. A kids’ fun run in memory of Dittmar will begin at 8:45.

Dittmar coached track for more than 20 years at Milledgeville High School,

and taught for more than 40 years. The track at the high school is named for her. Dittmar also volunteered for more than 30 years with the Carroll County Fair Association.

All proceeds will be used to make repairs to the fair office.

Entry forms are at carrollcountyfair.info or the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave. The cost is $20 before Sunday, and $25 after that.

Sign-up for the kids’ fun run is $10 per participant, with each entry receiving a participation gift.

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Monetary donations will be accepted at CCF, PO Box 548, Milledgeville, IL 61051.

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City seeks input on vision for Grandon Survey first step in upgrading park

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

STERLING – The city has taken the first step in making needed upgrades at Grandon Civic Center and Central Memorial Park.

A survey has been put on the city’s website to gather input on what residents would like to see done at the park. The survey has 10 questions, some gauging satisfaction with park offerings, while others ask for feedback on what amenities they’d like to see added.

One question has respondents prioritize 10 possible areas of improvement, including bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and lighting.

The final question gives residents a chance to share ideas for events that could be hosted by the park, and any other general comments.

What to do with an aging green space asset has been discussed by city officials for many years, but money is always a sticking point. Grandon Civic Center, a gift from D.W. Grandon, was dedicated July 20, 1938.

“There’s no question Grandon is showing its age and needs to be renovated,” Mayor Skip Lee said. “We’re trying to find money to do the basic engineering, but we’re not quite there yet.”

City Manager Scott Shumard has told the City Council he would like to work the project into the budget as soon as possible, and Grandon upgrades also are mentioned in the city’s new strategic plan.

Shumard said, if all goes according to plan, the city would shoulder only part of the total bill.

“I am hoping to create interest in the project that will generate income from a variety of sources, including the Band Commission, the general fund, donors, and various foundations,” Shumard said.

Generating interest was part of the impetus for doing the survey, and Shumard said it does have people talking.

The next order of business is to give people a visual concept for the project. The city hired a firm to work on drawings that show some of the improvements discussed.

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The survey Visit shawurl.com/2ugv to take the Grandon Civic Center/Central Mem Park survey. in hand to see makes it much easier than just trying to pitch an idea,” Shumard said.

In addition to renovations, the survey addresses the issue of expanded use. Historically, the park has been best known as home to the Sterling Municipal Band, but Sterling Main Street and others have brought in events such as Movies in the Park, Music Fest, Fiesta Days, and farmers markets.

“Use had pretty much been restricted to the band, but recently, the city has opened it up a bit,” Lee said. “The Grandon family envisioned that it be used for many different things, not just the band concerts.”

The park, however, even poses challenges for the band.

“The band has been tolerant of minimalist facilities, but we need to make sure it meets their needs,” Lee said.

While more events have been brought to the park, the accommodations make it a struggle.

Sterling Main Street Director Janna Groharing would like to expand the weekday farmers markets, and bring Music Fest back next summer.

Some upgrades need to be done for the events to run smoothly.

“The lighting needs to be improved, and more access to electricity is needed,” Groharing said.

“We want to bring in more food vendors and trailers, but we can’t plug everything in.”

Another priority for the city – and the one scoring highest on the sur-

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vey so far – is restrooms.

Portable toilets are used for events, and people are expressing a desire for a real bathroom facility where babies can be changed, and hands washed.

Groharing said a few amenities could open the door to all kinds of special events opportunities at Central Memorial Park.

“There is a lot of potential for events like Taste of Fiesta to grow there, and it could be a great place for weddings and other family events,” Groharing said.

Shumard said he’d like to start the landscaping next year, because several trees are dying. The city will look at the survey results to get a better handle on the possible scope of the project and cost estimates.

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OBITUARIES Elmer Troutman SYCAMORE – Elmer Troutman, 79, of rural Sycamore, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at Serenity House & Home in Oregon.

He was born March 30, 1937, in DeKalb, to parents, Edward and Nora (Sams) Troutman.

Elmer married Janet Warner on Nov. 23, 1963, in Sycamore. He attended Sycamore schools and graduated in 1956 from Sycamore High School.

Elmer and his family farmed in the Sycamore area all of his life.

He retired from the NIU grounds department in 2005, after 10 years of service.

Elmer was a member of DeKalb Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s Association, and volunteered with many other organizations and charities. Elmer loved football and was inducted into the Pete Johnson Sycamore High School Hall of Fame and was a captain of the undefeated Sycamore football team of 1955. He was a longtime supporter of local athletics as well as his sons’ and grandchildren’s sporting events and organizations.

Elmer is survived by his sons, Chad Troutman and his wife, Jenine Chiles, until recently

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of Chicago, and now of Maple Park, Todd Troutman and his wife, Jackie Troutman of Dixon; five grandchildren, Seamus and Chloe Chiles Troutman of Maple Park and Dan, Ryan, and Taylor Troutman of Dixon; brother, Larry Troutman; and dozens of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet in 2005; four sisters, Mildred, Ruth, Edith, and Myrle; and seven brothers, Hub, Clarence, Lloyd, Bob, Dick, Don, and Dave.

The funeral will be at 10:30 am Thursday at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., with the Rev. Dan Swinson and the Rev. Harlene Harden coofficiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore.

A memorial fund, established by the family, will go to various local organizations.

For information or to leave a message of condolence visit olsonfh. com or call 815-895-6589.

STERLING – Wallis A. Adell, 82, of Sterling, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

He was born Feb. 23, 1934, in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Arvid Waldermar and Vivian Evelyn (Udd) Adell.

Wallis was a 1951 graduate of Essex High School in Essex, Iowa. He attended North Park College in Chicago, and then graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Wallis married Beverly D. Solander on Sept.

8, 1957, in Hillsboro.

He began his career in banking at First National Bank in Springfield, and continued on to First National Bank in Alton, First National Bank in Sterling, and Central National Bank of Sterling (later AMCORE, then Midland States), before retiring as a vice president and trust officer.

Wallis had served three terms as an alderman at large for the city of Sterling, and had served as past treasurer of CGH Health Foundation.

He enjoyed traveling extensively with his wife here, in the U.S., and abroad. He enjoyed working abound and tak-

ing care of his yard and cars. Wallis was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sterling, having served as an elder of the church.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly; their children: Nancy (Bruce) Rounds of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Norman (Jacquelyn) Adell of Sterling, and Peggy (Dave) Burger of Rock Falls; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his sister, Eileen (Roger) Thorpe of Chicago; and two brothers, Willis (Mona) Adell of Everett, and Arvid (Karen) Adell of Roscoe.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandson.

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, and the memorial service at 11 a.m.

Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Christina Berry, officiating. Private burial will take place later at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial in his memory to First Presbyterian Church or CGH Health Foundation, would be appreciated.

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Joyce Agnes Michaels STERLING – Joyce Agnes Michaels, 77, of Sterling, formerly of St. Charles, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at Delnor Hospital.

She was born Jan. 19, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of Chester and Agnes (Gecan) Marshall. She was united in marriage to Len Michaels on March 28, 1987, in West Chicago.

Joyce possessed a love for St. Charles and the ability to rally people together for the betterment of our community and society. She worked as a manager of the shipping and packaging department at Campbell Soup West Chicago mushroom facility. She later was the president and partner of Signs of the Fox in Geneva and St. Charles. Always willing to contribute her time and talent, she was a member of the board and chairman for a year for the Greater St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce, a board member of St. Charles Historical Society, a board member of St. Charles Downtown Partnership, member of St. Charles Rotary Club, and helped on many area fundraisers for local charities. In honor of Joyce’s efforts, she was awarded the Charlemagne Award by the St. Charles cham-

ber. But Joyce’s greatest love and sense of accomplishment was her family, in her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard Michaels; four children, Michael (Theresa) Grenon, Donna (Mike) Orr, Denise Wojcik, and Dr. Amy (Dr. Chris) Berry; two stepchildren, Dwayne “Dewey” (Rhonda) Michaels and Danny Michaels; eight grandchildren, Michael, James, Joshua, Haley, Alec, Jacob, Lauren, and Andrew; and a sister, Judy Coakley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sons, James and Martin Grenon.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., St. Charles. A liturgical prayer service and a time for sharing will be at 7 p.m.

The Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Oct. 1, 2016, at St. Patrick Parish, 400 Cedar St., St. Charles.

Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Lazarus House, 214 Walnut St., St. Charles, IL 60174.

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Gary L. Falk STERLING – Gary L. Falk, 63, of Sterling, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at Sauk Valley Senior Living in Rock Falls.

Gary was born July 20, 1953, in Streator, the son of Clarence and Velma (Applegate) Falk. He married Nancy Handel on June 5, 1993, in Sterling, at First Presbyterian Church.

She preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 2012.

Survivors include his brother, Jeff (Jan) Falk of Provo, Utah, two nieces, one nephew, one greatniece, and one greatnephew.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Judy Heide.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

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Joseph M. Sibley FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Joseph M. Sibley, 62, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, after a brave, 5-year battle with kidney cancer.

Born Aug. 12, 1954, in Sterling, he was the son of Roland and Helen Sibley. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Renee L. Zentz, on April 5, 1975, at St. Andrew Church in Rock Falls.

Joe was a 1972 graduate of Prophetstown High School. After graduation, he began his career in the steel industry at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling until 1998.

He then continued his career at Steel Dynamics Inc. in Fort Wayne until June 2016.

Joe was the happiest spending time with his family and friends. He loved life, and he always had a smile on his face.

He loved boating with the grandkids in tow on a tube. He loved cheering them on at their sporting events, dance recitals, and soaking up their hugs and kisses.

He loved to snowmobile

Marvin L. ‘Pete’ Simpson FULTON – Marvin L. “Pete” Simpson, 83, of Fulton, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton handled arrangements.

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and watch NASCAR. For many years, he enjoyed the beautiful sights of Maui, Hawaii, with the love of his life, Renee.

He is survived by his adoring wife of 42 years, Renee; his two daughters, Beth L. Schueler (Matt) of Rock Falls and Brandi J. Laughlin (Matt) of Dixon; seven grandchildren, Noah, Dillon, Carter, and Madden Schueler, and Isabella, Aiden, and Ava Laughlin; three brothers, Jim (Diane) Sibley of Chillicothe, John (Barb) Sibley of St. Charles, and Jeff (Janice) Sibley of Lake Barrington.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. A luncheon will follow the Mass. A celebration of life will be at noon Oct. 9 at Autumn Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Joe’s honor to giving.clevelandclinic.org – Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

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Donald G. Morgan STERLING – Donald Gene Morgan, 85, of Sterling, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at home.

Don was born Oct. 7, 1930, in Rock Falls, the son of Allen and Vera (Landis) Morgan.

He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He married Mary Lavonne McDonnell on Oct. 17, 1953, in Sterling.

She preceded him in death on April 26, 2016.

Don was a chief engineer at Northwestern Steel & Wire Co., until he retired. He oversaw not only the engineering division, but also the entire maintenance department. Growing up, Don and his only brother, Cal, were best friends. They always were the ‘new kids’ since their parents were photographers and moved from state to state. After settling in Rock Falls, Don and Cal attended high school, and then joined the Army together. Don coached Little League Baseball, and was involved in everyone of his children’s teams. He was a baseball umpire and high school basketball and football referee for more than 20 years. In the latter years, he officiated women’s basketball with his wife, Lavonne.

Don loved playing his favorite sports. He was a very dedicated weightlifter up until his last few weeks. He loved baseball and basketball, but those gave way to handball, then to racquetball, finally ending with pickleball. But Don’s real passion was golf. He was a near scratch golfer and recorded a few holes-inone. Being a perfectionist, mixed in with a little temper, it wouldn’t surprise his many golfing pals to see a club in the air after a bad shot on the links! Over the years, Don had a number of fun and successful fishing trips to Canada with friends and family. Don and Lavonne loved dancing and were known to take over dance floors. The big bands were their favorites, especially the Glen

Miller and Tommy Dorsey orchestras. They were part of many crazy-fun golfing trips down south. Don’s lawn was always manicured to perfection, and his cars were never on the street unless they were washed and waxed. He was an avid Chicago Cubs, Bulls, and Bears fan. Last year he was able to join his sons at the new Wrigley Field for a night game. It was a joy for him in club box seats with a nice WIN for the Cubbies. The last 25 years included part time in The Villages, Florida, where they took part in hundreds of activities, and enjoyed so many great times and friends.

In Sterling, the list is long and full of fantastic friends. Don was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

He also was an active member of the American Legion, the Loyal Order of the Moose, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Club.

Survivors include his daughter, Teresa Morgan of Miami; three sons, Steven Morgan of Newport News, Virginia, Michael (Debra) Morgan of Sterling, and Patrick Morgan of Chicago; eight grandchildren, Katie, Jessica, Michael, Teri, Christopher, Maggie, Scott, and Danielle; and 12 greatgrandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Calvin Morgan.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 4:30 p.m., Monday at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling, with the Rev. James R. Keenan, celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Robert Meenan ROCK FALLS – Robert Meenan, 72, of Rock Falls, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

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LEE COUNTY | HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Ranking health care risks in Lee County Community committee helps with agencies’ certification by identifying greatest threats

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 @CHeimerman_SVM

Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss talks about the effectiveness of the Safe Passage initiative as Teresa Strum of KSB Hospital listens during the committee’s discussion on substance abuse. committee that issues that didn’t make the top five don’t suddenly become issues agencies won’t address.

“A lot of the issues that are going to be brought up are near and dear to your heart,” she said.

“Just because it doesn’t make the list, doesn’t mean we won’t address it. Of course, I want to do it all.”

Using the IPLAN’s formula, factoring how much of the population is affected, how serious the issue is, and how effective available interventions are, the group ranked nine issues. Food insecurity (lack of access to adequate food) topped the list, followed by substance abuse, diabetes, mental illness, obesity/ overweight and bullying (tied for fifth), tobacco use, and physical inactivity and dental care (tied for eighth).

After lumping mental illness, tobacco use and substance abuse together as “behavioral health,” here’s the list and what committee members had to say about each issue:

Behavioral health Mary Brokaw, president of the Sauk Valley’s National Alliance on Mental Illness Chapter, led the discussion by sharing anecdotes of what mental illness looks like.

She got about as personal as possible, telling the panel about her son being moved from facility to hospital to facility to jail cell. At one point, he managed to walk out of an emergency room, steal a truck and drive to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The man whose truck was stolen wasn’t going to press charges.

“I told him, ‘If you don’t press charges, I’m going to lose my son,’” she said.

“I had to beg to get my son arrested, so he could get care.

In her extensive advocacy work, she’s found out she’s anything but alone, and that better treatment of mental illness is vital.

“This is typical,” she said. “The things I’m describing to you are typ-

ical” Lee County’s mental health care availability is far less than that of the state and nation.

Police Chief Danny Langloss said perhaps the toughest battle with mental illness and substance abuse is sustained support for chronic diseases, after intervention wanes.

“When it comes to people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, that’s where we’re running into issues,” he said. “From the chronic side of illnesses, the interventions aren’t out there.”

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Ali Aslam, a paid intern with Lee County Health Department who’s nearing the end of his 2-year program through the Centers for Disease Control’s Public Health Assistance Program, talks about the effects of smoking and its prevalence in Lee County. Lumped in with behavioral health, smoking is one of five community health priorities the IPLAN community committee identified during two meetings, the second of which was Tuesday at Town Hall Square. KSB Hospital and the health department must go through the exercise every few years to get state certification, but it also presents an opportunity to check up on what issues plague the community most, as well as ammunition when agencies pursue grants.

Ranking the issues A community committee helped the Lee County Health Department and KSB Hospital come up with five key health issues the community needs to address.

Using the state’s Community Health Needs Assessment’s scoring system, here’s how the issues stacked up: Effectiveness Priority Health problem Size Seriousness of Intervention score Rank Mental illness 8 16 8 192 4 Physical inactivity 10 20 3 90 8(t) Obesity/overweight 10 20 6 180 5(t) Substance abuse 10 20 7 210 2 Tobacco use 8 20 6 168 7 Food insecurity 7 14 8 216 1 Dental care 2 8 9 90 8(t) Bullying 10 20 6 180 5(t) Diabetes 10 18 7 196 3 By lumping substance abute and tobbaco in with behavioral health, the health department and hospital will likely submit the following five areas of concern in its paperwork to the state: food insecurity, behavioral health, diabetes, bullying, and overweight/obesity.

Obesity/ overweight

The sticking point in making many of the issues a high priority was how effective intervention can be. Case in point? Physical inactivity and weight woes.

That’s why physical activity didn’t make the cut, even though 28 percent of Lee County adults report no physical activity outside the workplace: No matter what interventions are in place, it’s left up to the person whether they grab a lifeline.

“That comes down to choice,” Langloss said.

Dixon Family YMCA CEO Andrew McFarlane seconded that notion, and added that he’s seen programs that provide fresh foods work for the Y. “But we’re doing it in pockets and silos,” he said. “How do we open it up and make these things available for the entire county?”

Since the health department’s last certification, obesity jumped from 27 to 32 percent, and 53 percent of Lee County residents are overweight, which often leads to …

Online Extra: Click on this story at saukvalley.com to watch the Lee County community committee wrestle with ranking health issues that residents face.

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DIXON – A diverse group of Lee County residents from the health care field helped local agencies put their finger to the pulse of the community’s greatest health concerns.

Turns out, that pulse is a slippery one.

Lee County Health Department and KSB Hospital must complete an Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs and Community Health Needs Assessment every 5 and 3 years, respectively. So once every 15 years, an opportunity presents itself for the agencies to pool their efforts.

“It’s so rewarding to bring all these different stakeholders to the table and hear which issues they’re passionate about,” said Cathy Ferguson, administrator of Lee County Health Department. “It’s really cool to see that shared vision of what’s important to the community.”

Beyond fulfilling a requirement, the process can help the county become more self-aware, help its agencies get on the same page, and even help in pursuit of grants.

The Whiteside County Health Department underwent the same certification process last year, using 10 meetings over a year to turn a 195page community assessment into a 72-page health plan it sent to the state.

Atop the list of concerns were depression and anxiety, cancer, and obesity.

“Numerous other conditions in the top 10 are interconnected,” the report reads. “Because of this, targeting depression/anxiety, cancer, and obesity may involve interventions affecting other priority issues and have a greater impact on the health of the community.”

The Lee County group was presented a cornucopia of jarring statistics at its first meeting in August, and Tuesday morning worked – painstakingly at times – to prioritize them. The top five issues were identified, and the agencies will next work together to research the extent of the need, existing interventions, what it takes to get them, and the like before submitting paperwork to the state by the end of the year.

It’s a challenge to categorize needs, and many of them are intertwined.

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EDITORIAL | DIXON SCHOOL REFERENDUM | NOV. 8

In search of facts before big school vote I

n a little more than 6 weeks, Dixon School District voters will be faced with an important decision – whether to approve an $80.5 million bond issue to build a new high school and bring other schools up to code.

Another ballot question has to do with whether the local sales tax should be raised to help pay for the project, which would ease the project’s tax burden on real estate owners.

Some people might have already made up their minds on the matter.

Some haven’t.

Others likely haven’t given the question much

thought yet. It’s still September, after all.

We encourage voters to make informed decisions on Nov. 8.

To do that, they need the facts.

They need to have their questions answered.

And they need to think long and hard about what’s best for the community as this crucial decision approaches.

What we think Dixon area voters have questions about the upcoming vote on bonds for a new high school and other building upgrades.

Facts, facts and more facts are what they need to make an informed decision.

entire proposal, probing the reasoning behind certain decisions, and posing some hypothetical questions, too.

WE THINK THAT AS many details as possible should be put before the public ahead of Election and concerns with him.

Day. Eighty million dolThis past week, Heilars, after all, is a mighty merman held a meeting big request. with more than a dozen As Heimerman conresidents at the Telegraph tinues his research, we office to hear their views. encourage people to send Heimerman also has their referendum-related reached out to Dixon questions to him at cheischool leadership with merman@saukvalley.com a list of about 40 quesor 3200 E. Lincolnway, tions asking for a variety Sterling, IL 61081. He’ll of information about the see what he can do to get

the referendum.

We want to find out why some people are in favor of the new school, and why others are opposed.

Christopher HeimerIN SVM’S ROLE of proman, an SVM editor and viding relevant informareporter, wrote a column tion, our news departnot long ago asking for ment has begun the process of gathering facts people who aren’t in for an upcoming weekend favor of the referendum to share their questions enterprise project about

them answered.

We also encourage people to make use of the SVM Opinion page by sharing their views and posing their questions in The Reader’s Voice.

(Remember that electionrelated letters can be no longer than 200 words and must be submitted by noon Nov. 1.)

Dixon residents are no strangers to making big decisions at the ballot box, as last year’s transformational city election attests.

Another big decision awaits on Nov. 8.

Voters need to be ready for it.

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Asks for more information on school vote

tion certainly couldn’t hurt, if it gives one a sense of being involved with the cause, then so much the better.

Most of us are limited in what we can do on a larger scale, but we can contribute by giving in other ways. Adopt a pet and give that one animal a better life. Also, donate time, or whatever, to the local animal shelters, if adoption isn’t possible.

If we all do a little, then that concerted effort becomes a lot – saving the world, one animal at a time, and hopefully ourselves in the process.

JAMES MORGAN Dixon

Before I can vote to raise sales taxes or for a bond issue and give the Dixon Board of Education a blank check, the board will have to give specific answers to my questions.

Why should we build a new high school rather than remodel the old high school?

What specifically will be the disposition of the old high school?

Where will the new school be built?

What will the new school cost?

What infrastructure improvements will be needed, what will they cost, and how will they be paid for?

How many new bus routes will be needed, and the cost?

Why did board members think they had a right to spend tax money to hire a company to promote a new tax and bonds?

Emergency plan: Make one, talk it over, practice it CORY LAW Mount Carroll

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Whiteside County Health Department reminds residents that this is a good time to communicate with family members about their emergency plan. This year’s national theme for September is “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make your Emergency Plan Today.”

Some disasters strike without any warning, and family members may not all be in the same place.

How will you get in touch with each other? Where will you meet? How will you get out of your house in case of a fire? What if your neighborhood is being evacuated?

It’s important to make a plan now so that you will know what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate in an emergency. Emergencies can happen at any time, not just when everyone is together. Create a communication plan and make sure that everyone in your family has it with

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There are three easy steps to start your emergency communication plan: 1) Collect information.

Before an emergency happens, have a family discussion to determine how you will get in touch with each other if you are not in the same location.

2) Share your emergency plans. Make sure everyone carries a copy in his or her backpack, purse, or wallet.

3) Practice your plan with family. Review and practice your plan with your family on a regular basis. It is also important to have two places to meet: right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, such as a fire; and outside your neighborhood, in case you cannot return home or are asked to evacuate.

Be sure to visit the Whiteside County Health Department’s Facebook and Twitter pages, throughout September, for additional tips to keep your family safe during an emergency. You can also visit Ready.gov for additional tools to help you

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Note to readers: Cory Law is the Whiteside County Health Department’s emergency response coordinator.

St. Anne’s offers annual class on Catholic church MARLIN MISNER Dixon

Do you ever feel that something is missing in your life?

It is likely an absence of Jesus in your life. We can help you correct this problem.

St. Anne’s Catholic Church is organizing its annual Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) class.

Did you know that Jesus started the Catholic Church? He gathered his 12 apostles and said to them: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8.

And that very same

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The submission deadline for election-related letters is noon Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Catholic Church is still alive and well today.

The Catholic Church is the longest enduring institution in the world, nearly 2,000 years.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: “God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of pure goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. For this reason, at every time and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all of his strength. He calls together all men, scattered and divided by sin into the unity of his family, the church. To accomplish this, when the fullness of time had come, God sent his son as Redeemer and Savior. In his son and through him, he invites men to become, in the Holy Spirit, his adopted children and thus heirs of his blessed life.”

If you are a member of the Catholic Church and want to learn more about the Catholic faith, or if you are a non-Catholic, we invite you to join us on this journey.

Call the church office at 815-288-3131, or me (Marlin Misner) at 815288-6099 for further information or to register.

We can all do a little to help the animals RICHARD ROWLAND Polo

Reading Christene Anderson’s letter [“Please sign petitions to stop animal torture,” The Reader’s Voice, Sept. 16] where she pleads for those of us who care for and have concern for animals to sign petitions that will, hopefully, compel governments to stop some of the practices that she mentions, I think that, unfortunately for the animals, most governments, where this sort of thing goes on, would probably feel there are more important things to be considered.

While I laud Christene’s concern, only when man ceases to be the most heinous animal himself will anything change, and I’m not holding my breath till that happens.

Although signing a peti-

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Talking Points 101: My objections to Hillary Clinton for president hinge entirely on the shenanigans that took place during the Democratic primary.

In a two-party “democracy,” the primary system has to be sacrosanct. The primary elections have to be transparent. They have to be fair elections, and they have to be free elections.

The 2016 Democratic primary wasn’t.

Any. Of. Those.

Things.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz rightfully and properly stepped down as the head of the Democratic National Committee after it was revealed that the DNC had colluded with the Clinton campaign. Hillary Clinton should have stepped down as the presumptive nominee, but she didn’t.

I am still a Democrat; I am still going to vote for Democrats down ballot.

But I am not going to support a cheater. No, not even if the cheater is the “lesser of two evils,” not even if the cheater (without cheating) “would have won anyway.”

My vote did not count during the party’s primary elections, and, as a direct consequence, the DNC cannot count on me in November for my support in the general election.

It ain’t going to happen; they are not getting my vote for the top of the ticket.

I will be abstaining.

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UNDERSTANDING ILLINOIS | POLITICS AND POLICY

Chicago: A tale of two or more cities Trip to West Side an eye-opener; leaders haven’t been working hard enough to quell terrible violence

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took the No. 20 Chicago CTA bus recently, starting from a canyon of towering office and residential buildings in the central Loop, exuding wealth.

The bus traveled along Madison Street straight west to the depleted Austin neighborhood on the far edge of the city, 60 blocks away but within the long shadow of the Sears Tower still visible.

I was going to meet my friend, Berto Aguayo, a former Latino gang member who went straight, recently graduated from college, probably headed to law school and city politics.

Berto is working for an anti-violence, non-profit group based in the Austin, where violence is part of the routine.

The bus ride was instructive. The prosperous professional class has pushed far west to Western Avenue, 24 blocks west of the Loop.

Old brick buildings have been rehabbed into con-

dos, iron balconies newly attached to each unit.

After Western, however, the rehabbing stops.

You see chip board where plate glass used to let the sun in. Storefront churches and liquor stores operate where decades ago banks welcomed factory workers and their savings.

Many building are empty, abandoned. I smile ruefully to myself that I wouldn’t be surprised to see tumbleweeds.

BERTO RAN SOME statistics by me about Austin and adjacent West Side neighborhoods.

Two-thirds of black high school dropouts do prison time. Sixty to 80 percent of the 16- to 24-year-olds are without jobs.

There are precious few suitable marriage partners for young women, who nevertheless want to have children.

The major gangs have fragmented, almost

jimNOWLAN Jim Nowlan of Toulon served two terms in the Illinois House and worked under three governors.

He co-wrote “Fixing Illinois.”

atomized, into very small bands of out-of-control teens.

A National Institutes of Mental Health paper reports that the parts of the teen brain involved in keeping emotional, impulsive responses in check haven’t reached maturity.

In other words, gangbanging teens don’t think much about, nor care about, the consequences of their actions.

Prison time is a rite of passage.

People who can, leave, taking with them leadership, role model and nurturing qualities.

Partly as a result of the forgoing, violence in these depleted neighborhoods on the South and West Sides has skyrocketed. There have been 3,000 shootings in Chicago thus far in 2016, with

two or three murders a day the norm.

The specter of this violence has to hurt the city overall, and its future. The New York Times, National Public Radio, and international media outlets have been exposing this epidemic of violence, where Chicago stands out like a sore thumb.

This ripples out to the rest of Illinois, which is heavily dependent upon a metro Chicago that pays more than its population’s share of state taxes and is a magnet for many of us downstaters.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT the violence?

First, return to community policing. The old cop on the beat who gets to know his or her people.

Better than the police swooping in to handle a crime, then moving on, never touching the neighborhood, seeming aliens.

And the cops should be mostly of the same ethnicity as the neighborhood.

Ideally, the same police would even live in the neighborhood, yet who could you get to do so?

In return for government social services,

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Violence in these depleted neighborhoods on the South and West Sides has skyrocketed.

There have been 3,000 shootings in Chicago thus far in 2016, with two or three murders a day the norm.

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Jim Nowlan

I would require single mothers to wear longterm birth control patches, to reduce the number of children in the neighborhood who are inadequately nurtured.

Berto wants more youth centers in the neighborhoods. He yearns for more role models for the youngsters, yet is not sure how to provide them.

He understandably wants more jobs, but jobs require skills, which are lacking among the young people.

And make it harder to get guns. Chicago has tough gun laws, but suppliers simply buy the

guns in Indiana and run them up to the ’hoods.

What really worries me is that few of us really care, deep down. The problems are out-ofsight, out-of-mind. We wish the problems would go away, yet just want to keep them penned in, away from us.

I WOULD THINK Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, top legislative leaders Mike Madigan and John Cullerton, both native Chicagoans, and Gov. Bruce Rauner, whose state takes such a beating, would all be closeted, pulling people, resources, ideas together to develop comprehensive short-term and longterm plans to address the problem.

Instead, they spend all their time spitting on one another in campaigns of vitriolic ads filled with half-truths and worse.

Sad. Note to readers: Jim Nowlan of Toulon served two terms in the Illinois House and worked under three governors. He cowrote “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State.” Contact Nowlan at jnowlan3@ gmail.com.

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Civility in our time: A presidential debate strategy memo Moderator Holt should not get in candidates’ way Today’s column takes the form of a presidential debate strategy memo – written not to candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, but to the moderator, my news colleague Lester Holt of NBC News.

I’m writing it not because he particularly needs my advice, but just because I know my view on this has long been a distinctly minority opinion in our journalistic craft. And yet I’m sure it’s something he’ll at least want to consider before the camera’s red light flashes on at 9 p.m.

Eastern Monday at Long Island’s Hofstra University, signaling the start of the first general election debate in what has already proved to be the most unusual and controversial presidential campaign in our nation’s modern history.

MEMO RE: A Debate Moderator’s Strategy Lester, I believe the most memorable thing you can accomplish in Monday night’s debate is to moderate in a way that makes you totally forgettable. Let me explain: We’ve witnessed many of our colleagues work hard at moderating in various ways that guaranteed we’d see them twirling in the debate spotlight. We’ve seen colleagues who were more peacocks than moderators. (That’s not a winking reference to your employer’s peacock symbol; but it is an unsubtle

disapproval of the way some moderators paced and paraded back and forth, posturing while interrogating.)

And we have witnessed debates where the moderators clearly worked hard to craft gotcha questions, highlighting instances when a politician once said X, but later said Y, and now seems to be saying Z. That’s our job when we conduct one-on-one interviews and are tasked with pinning down the politicos when they are being intentionally vague or dissembling (see also: contradictory or flat-out lying).

But in debates, it’s the debater whose prime job is challenging and even questioning his opponent. Moderators aren’t supposed to be the event’s central interrogators. After all, a debate is not a three-way interview. And debates should never be about us.

A moderator’s prime job is to first propose a specific topic to be debated – such as: How will you keep America safe from the threats proposed by the Islamic State and other global terrorists?

Then the moderator must become the facilitator and even timekeeper, to assure each debater will indeed be able to debate the topic, challenge an adversary’s position and statements, and respond to other follow-ups.

Debaters must have the time to fully explain their positions – and importantly, they must have the opportunity to challenge and even question their opponent. And then, the opponent must have the

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time and opportunity to answer fully. If all that happens, voters won’t remember who the moderator was – but they may learn a lot about their next president.

This surely didn’t happen in the multi-candidate cluster-fest that was the Republican presidential primary debates. And it also didn’t really happen

much in the Democratic primary debates that featured just two candidates.

But it should have.

Moderators should interject themselves into the debate when one or both candidates are imprecise or wonky, to assure viewers will be able to understand. And yes, moderators ought to step in when debaters become evasive, to assure that truths don’t inadvertently fall through the cracks. But moderators cannot be expected to serve as full-time, livetime fact-checkers.

LET’S NOT FORGET: It’s the candidates who must be able to win debates not only by providing highlight-worthy

answers but also by effectively challenging and questioning their opponents. And – surprise of surprises – this can be done civilly.

In 1963, Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona, the father of the modern conservative movement, figured he would be the Republican nominee in 1964 and would be running against the incumbent President John F. Kennedy.

So Goldwater talked with Kennedy and proposed a unique debate format that he disclosed in his 1988 autobiography: “Kennedy and I informally agreed – it seems a pipe dream in looking at some of today’s negative cam-

paigning – that we would ride the same plane or train to several stops and debate face to face on the same platform.”

Goldwater elaborated on the plan in an interview with The Washington Post’s Bill Prochnau: “He’d get out in one place and start to debate and I’d rebut him. Then we’d turn it around in the next place. … It would have saved a lot of money, we’d have a good time, and it would have done the country a lot of good.”

That historic idea was shattered by an assassin’s bullet in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. It might have changed politics for the better, forever. Its underlying civility need not be lost forever.

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The Senior Life Master started his class with the observation that actress Tallulah Bankhead had advised someone, “If you really want to help the American theater, don’t be an actress, dahling.

Be an audience.”

If you really want to help American bridge (the SLM continued), don’t be an audience.

Be a teacher and a player.

Look at the first declarerplay problem on my handout.

How would you coach South to play in five diamonds after West leads a low heart, and East covers dummy’s card?

While giving them some time to decide, the SLM said that it was a good bidding sequence.

North liked his minor-suit

cards, but his heart king seemed useless, so he wisely passed out five diamonds.

Yes, five hearts doubled would have cost only 200 if East guessed the trump position, but sacrificing at

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At first glance, South needs either clubs to break 3-3 (so that a spade can be discarded from dummy on the fourth round of the suit) or East to have the spade ace.

But there is one more possibility.

After ruffing at trick one, draw trumps ending in the dummy and ruff the second heart. Then play on clubs.

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‘We really don’t take good care of our elderly citizens’ ABUSE

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The problem in the shadows

Lifescape Community Services, which serves as the region’s Adult Protective Services agency handling cases of abuse to elderly and disabled persons in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties, received a record number of 40 reports in August. The monthly average is about 30.

The agency has about 80 open cases throughout the four-county area.

Kat Pence, assistant programs administrator for Lifescape, said she thinks the record reflects a trend rather than a fluke month as elderly population numbers increase.

An estimated 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, a progression that began in 2011 and is expected to continue until 2030, according to the Pew Research Center.

Similar to heightening awareness of domestic violence during the 1970s and ‘80s, Pence said elder abuse is a problem that needs to be brought from the shadows to the forefront.

“As a society, we really don’t take good care of our elderly citizens,” she said.

“They are forgotten, and that is heartbreaking to me; it’s still in the shadows.”

Reports of elder abuse throughout the state increased by about 67.4 percent between fiscal years 2005 and 2014, ballooning from 8,584 to 14,371, according to the Illinois Department on Aging Adult Protective Services.

Between FY 2013 and 2014 alone, reports increased by 22 percent, or 2,598 cases.

The abuse can be difficult to combat, as the problems normally occur “behind closed doors,” and victims are hard-pressed to convict someone close to them, Pence said.

In Illinois, more than 78 percent of abusers in FY 2014 were either the

How to get help Lifescape Community Services, Adult Protective Services 1901 First Ave. in Sterling The agency assists adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation (adults 60 and older, or adults 18-59 and living with a disability).

Abuse includes any negligent act by a caregiver or any other person who causes harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Types of reportable abuse include physical, emotional, sexual, passive neglect, deprivation, confinement and financial exploitation.

Report suspected abuse to Lifescape at 815-4901125 during business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, or the Illinois Department on Aging Adult Protective Services’ 24-hour hotline at 1-866-800-1409.

All reports are kept confidential, and anonymous reports are accepted. The identity of the reporter is not disclosed without written permission from the reporter or by order of the court.

Signs of abuse

Physical abuse, neglect, or mistreatment Bruises, pressure marks, broken bones, abrasions, burns Emotional abuse Unexplained withdrawal from normal activities, a sudden change in alertness, or unusual depression; strained or tense relationships; frequent arguments between the caregiver and older adult Financial abuse Sudden changes in financial situations Neglect Bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene, unusual weight loss Verbal or emotional abuse Belittling, threats, or other uses of power and control by individuals Source: Lifescape Community Services

National statistics • The older population—persons 65 years or older— numbered 46.2 million in 2014.

• They represented 14.5 percent of the nation, about 1 in every 7 Americans.

• By 2060, there will be about 98 million older persons, more than twice their number in 2014.

• People 65 and older are expected to grow to be 21.7 percent of the population by 2040.

Source: Administration on Aging

victim’s spouse, child or other relative.

“It’s really difficult for people to admit they are a victim, especially when the person is someone they know and love,” Pence said. “Even when it’s right under your own nose, it’s hard to see, and denial is a very, very strong thing.”

Most at risk

Elderly citizens are often more vulnerable targets to abuse, especially those with health issues and those who are isolated,

said Geoff Vanderlin, executive director of the Lee County Council on Aging.

“It’s very easy to take advantage of these people, and it’s happening more and more,” he said. “As we get older, a lot of our faculties begin to decline both mentally and physically.”

Living alone or not having a support system, elderly people crave affection and are more likely to fall into a trap, or cycle, of abuse, he said, comparing the situation to young people who join

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Kat Pence, assistant programs administrator for Lifescape Community Services, talks to her staff during a meeting at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Lifescape, which serves as the region’s Adult Protective Services agency handling cases of abuse to elderly and disabled persons, received a record number of 40 reports in August. The monthly average is about 30.

Adult Protective Services presentation Kat Pence, assistant programs administrator for Lifescape Community Services, will present information on elder abuse and resources available through Adult Protective Services from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., in Dixon.

Call 815-288-9236 for more information. a gang to fill the void of a family base.

Financial exploitation is the most widespread type of elder abuse, of which there are seven, and it accounted for more than half of the state’s reports in FY 2014.

The next most prevalent types of abuse were emotional abuse, passive neglect, physical abuse, willful deprivation, confinement, and sexual abuse.

In addition to an uptick in reports, cases are becoming more complicated and likely include more than one type of abuse, Pence said.

Self-neglect, though not yet listed as an official type of abuse, also is becoming more of an apparent issue for older persons who don’t have

an identifiable caregiver but are living in a hoarded home or choose not to bathe or take responsible care of themselves.

Opening the door

Ruth Mammen, a caseworker and outreach department supervisor for the LCCOA, said a great challenge with elderly abuse is convincing the victim there are better ways to live.

“There’s just so many out there that don’t understand that what’s happening to them is not OK and don’t understand they are being abused,” she said.

Another challenge is that, unless the victim is in immediate danger or lacks cognitive ability, the person has the right to refuse help and refuse aiding in an abuse inves-

tigation.

Without the victim’s permission to verify the abuse, there’s not much chance of being able to intervene, let alone stop it.

“Someone can continue the abuse, and we can’t do anything,” Pence said.

“Adults have the right to live the way they want to.”

However, Lifescape is encountering more instances of self-reporting, and Pence said she thinks aging baby boomers might be more inclined to stop the abuse.

Mammen said in some cases, baby boomers have seen their parents victimized, and now that they are growing older, they are more likely to stand up for themselves.

Pence said a key to protecting the elderly population is keeping them active in the community and appreciating the insight and experience they have to offer.

“It’s so important to keep them in our community as long as we possibly can, rather than shutting them behind closed doors.”

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As part of the “Walk, Pray, Love” campaign, students went around town with bracelets with inspirational words. The purpose was to put a smile on the face of anyone they met and give them a bracelet.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com St. Mary School first-grader Mindy Lorenzen gets stocked with bracelets by Mary Shippert as the Dixon school students begin their “Walk, Pray, Love” campaign Friday. Each bracelet had an inspirational word on it.

Max Sagel, a second-grader at St. Mary School, delivers a bracelet to Lt. Clay Whelan of the Dixon Police Department.

Whelan stopped traffic so the students could safely cross Galena Avenue.

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Video shows deadly encounter between police, black man CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Video of a deadly encounter between Charlotte police and a black man shows his wife repeatedly telling officers he is not armed and pleading with them not to shoot her husband as they shout at him to drop a gun.

The footage, recorded

by Keith Lamont Scott’s wife and released Friday by his family, offers a raw look at how the situation unfolded but does not show whether Scott had a gun as police have said.

Uncertainty about the case prompted a fourth night of demonstrations through Charlotte’s business district.

After darkness fell, dozens or people carried signs and chanted to urge police to release dashboard and body camera video that

could show more clearly what happened. Police have said Scott was armed, but witnesses say he held only a book.

The video, just more than 2 minutes long, released by the family does not show the shooting, though gunshots can be heard. In the video Scott’s wife, Rakeyia Scott, tells officers that he has a TBI, or traumatic brain injury. At one point, she tells her husband to get out of the car so police don’t break the windows.

She also tells him, “don’t do it,” but it’s not clear exactly what she means.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney said Friday that there is footage from at least one police body camera and one dashboard camera.

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In the footage, Scott’s wife states the address and says, “These are the police officers that shot my husband.”

Representatives for the police department and the mayor’s office didn’t return emails from The Associated Press seeking comment on the family’s video.

The video emerged hours before the protesters took to the streets Friday night, monitored by rifle-toting members of the National Guard. The group appeared smaller than previous nights.

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Our numbers might be similar to the state of Illinois and the numbers nationwide, but we’re on an upward trend,” Ferguson said.

Factor in the medical costs involved with treating diabetes, and it’s no wonder it makes the list.

Bullying

Ferguson recused herself from this subject.

“I’m just too passionate about it,” she said.

It was crucial to get as thorough and nonbiased of a rating as possible. A 5 rating for effectiveness of intervention would have left bullying outside the top five issues. After much deliberation, mostly about how difficult it is to stanch bullying because of disciplinary limitations placed on schoosl, the group went with a 6.

Percentage of population affected and seriousnesses were slam dunks.

More than half of Lee County eighth-graders reported having experi-

enced bullying.

Terry Shroyer, recreation and safety director with the Dixon Park District, pointed out that some ribbing is part of life, and that defining bullying is crucial.

“There is some normal amount of peer conflict in the world,” said Karla Belzer of the University of Illinois Extension.

Nonetheless, bullying appeared on the majority of the panel’s lists of suggested areas of focus.

Food insecurity

Of the 7,522 youths living in Lee County, 1,620 lack adequate access to good food, as determined by a Community Health Needs Assessment using numbers from 2010-14.

Janet Lynch, dean of health professions at Sauk Valley Community College, spoke to the value of programs such as Buddy Bags, which provides meals for public elementary school students, and Teen Turf in Amboy.

“The first thing they do after school is feed them, and they need it,” she said.

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Lee County Health Department Administrator Cathy Ferguson (far left) listens as Andy McFarlane, CEO of the Dixon Family YMCA, talks about physical activity and obesity during the community committee’s meeting. State Rep. Tom Demmer (second from left), R-Dixon, and Terry Shroyer (far right), recreation and safety director of the Dixon Park District, were among those who formed the committee.

A common lament with the Whiteside County Health Department is that people who qualify for the Women, Infants and Children program, which provides both nutritional

education and food for a healthy lifestyle, don’t take advantage of it, instead opting for SNAP benefits, collecting them and going shopping at the convenience store for

chips and soda.

A testament to just how intertwined the threats to public health are, Lynch urged the panel to respect the seriousness of food insecurity, because

of what it can trigger.

“So many issues come back to self-image,” she said. “If you feel good about yourself, if you’re not hungry, you’re not going to bully someone.”

Community committee members Member Affiliation Diana Vasquez.................................. Lee County Heath Department Megan Dempsey .............................. Lee County Heath Department Ali Aslam .......................................... Lee County Heath Department Linda Wegner ................................... PRISM Mary Brokaw .................................... Northern Illinois Alliance Against Mental Illness Karla Belzer ...................................... University of Illinois Extension Janet Lynch ...................................... Sauk Valley Community College Teresa Strum .................................... KSB Hospital Nancy Varga ..................................... KSB Hospital Terry Shroyer .................................... Dixon Park District Jennifer Wenzel-Wamhoff ................. KSB Hospital

Member Affiliation Andrew McFarlane ........................... Dixon Family YMCA Kevin Lalley ...................................... Lee County Emergency Medical Agency Tom Demmer ................................... KSB Hospital Saad Blaney ..................................... Lee County Board of Health/KSB Hospital Stacie Kemp..................................... Sinnissippi Centers Danny Langloss ................................ Dixon Police Department Dave Glessner .................................. Lee County Sheriff’s Department Jim Walters ...................................... YWCA of the Sauk Valley Staci Stewart .................................... Lee County Probation Bob Olson ........................................ Lee County Board and Board of Health Dave Blackburn ................................ Dixon Public Schools

IN BRIEF Cruz says he will vote for Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — Ted Cruz announced Friday he will vote for Donald Trump, a dramatic aboutface that may help unite a deeply divided Republican Party months after the fiery Texas conservative called Trump a “pathological liar” and “utterly amoral.”

Cruz said he was simply following through on a promise to support his party’s presidential nominee, even though the New York billionaire had nicknamed him “Lyin’ Ted,” insulted his wife and linked his father to the John F. Kennedy assassination.

But facing intensifying political pressure to back Trump, Cruz said

he would cast a vote for Trump, while stopping short of an official endorsement in a statement posted Friday on Facebook.

Poll: Majority fears Trump presidency

only about a third of Americans believe he is at least somewhat qualified to serve in the White House.

In the final sprint to Election Day, a new Associated Press-GfK poll underscores those daunt-

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Moreover, most voters oppose the hard-line approach to immigration that is a centerpiece of the billionaire businessman’s

campaign. They are more likely to trust Clinton to handle a variety of issues facing the country, and Trump has no advantage on the national security topics also at the forefront of his bid.

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NBA star Kevin Garnett has retired after 21 seasons.

He posted a farewell video on Instagram, saying “I’m just thankful for everybody and the love.” The 40-year-old Garnett entered the NBA straight from high school in 1995.

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

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Numbers game The Cubs won their 98th game of the season on Friday, the most wins in a single season since 1945 – the last time the Cubs were in the World Srties.

CROSS COUNTRY | DIXON DUKES & DUCHESSES

Long road to Lansing Dukes, Duchesses run at MSU’s Spartan Classic

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Logging miles is key in cross country, and the Dixon cross country teams logged plenty of them last Friday.

But they didn’t do it on foot – running from Dixon to the Michigan State Spartan Invitational in East Lansing, Michigan, would take a few days. Instead, the Dukes and Duchesses motored to the Michigan State campus to experience a cross country meet that not too many runners get involved in mid-season.

Major colleges host cross country invitationals throughout the season, and some of them include divisions for high school athletes. Dixon coach Evan Thorpe had an opportunity to take his cross country teams to an invitational at the University of Minnesota 4 years ago, and decided it was time to do that again this year with a talented group of seniors under his watch.

The idea was to give the runners a feel of the college racing environment, and general college life as well.

“I wanted to have to opportunity to show them the race, but then also to get them on a college campus,” Thorpe said.

“It gives the kids a baseline of the next place they go to. They have a place to start comparing, and that was one of the big things for the kids as well.”

Blain Masterson has expressed interest in running at the college level next year. The senior led the Dukes with an 85th-place finish out of 279 boys in the high school elite division. He made his way around the mostly-flat 3.1-mile Forest Akers East Golf Course in 17 minutes, 7 seconds.

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Dixon finding rhythm Lots of Warriors, Dukes getting in on goal-scoring

By SVM Sports Staff

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Dixon seniors (from left) Mekenzie Harden, Sean Masterson and Blain Masterson led the Dukes and Duchesses cross country teams to the Spartan Invitational last Friday on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. The teams went to the race to get a feel of college life, both on the course and off.

Spartan Classic results Dixon boys: Blain Masterson 17:07, Jonah Fulton 17:16, Sean Masterson 17:35, Collin Grady 17:36, Andrew Lohse 17:54, Christian Seagren 18:13, Jacob Heller 18:49 Dixon girls: Kira Goral 20:14, Taylor Renkes 21:24, Nicquelette Fazekas 21:27, Mekenzie Harden 22:00, Hallie Nelson 22:19, Leah Dregenberg 22:52, Katie Lawton 23:07 Rankings: The Dukes are ranked No. 11 in the latest DyeStat state rankings in 2A; the Duchesses are ranked No. 12.

Saturday: Rock River Run, at Hoover Park, Sterling, 9 a.m. (locals Dixon, Eastland, Rock Falls, Sterling)

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MLB | CUBS 5, CARDINALS 0

Cubs on cruise control vs. Cards

The Dixon Duchesses have plenty of new faces on the volleyball team this season, and that means some growing pains early in the season.

But the Duchesses are starting to find their groove.

First-year varsity setter Maddy Melvin has quickly adjusted to her new hitters, and her freshman sister Brenna, sophomore Juliana Rotella, and juniors Abbie Devine, Alyssa Kruger and Sarah Stegbauer are starting to look more comfortable on the court.

Throw in some strong senior leadership from Jessa Long, Ellie Provo, Ashlyn Horn and Ally Cullen, and Dixon (11-4, 3-2 Big Northern) has seemingly turned the corner from early-season inconsistency.

“They’re finding their roles, and they’re accepting them,” Dixon coach Bunyan Cocar said of the new varsity players. “We’ve only played 15 matches as a group, and the lineups haven’t always been the same, but they’re starting to play well together and learning each other’s games. The thing that makes me happiest is the recognition defensively; they know where to go, how to read hits and tips, and making sure they’re communicating as a team to get to the right spots and make the right plays.”

Diverse scoring: The soccer teams at Sterling and Dixon are both scoring plenty of goals – and both are getting those goals from plenty of different goal-scorers.

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Arrieta sharp in shutout as Chicago closes in on home-field advantage

BY MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press

CHICAGO – Jake Arrieta almost certainly won’t win a second straight NL Cy Young Award.

He likely won’t be the No. 1 or 2 postseason pitcher for the loaded Chicago Cubs, either.

But Arrieta showed Friday he can still dominate. And he figures it’s because he’s stopped trying so hard.

Arrieta struck out 10 in seven innings, and the Cubs beat the sloppy St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 for their 98th victory, the most since they last played in the World Series in 1945.

“A lot of the time, more effort creates some inconsistencies in my delivery,” Arrieta said. “Trying to do more than I have to.

AP I had several outs today where Cubs first base coach Brandon Hyde congratulates Jake Arrieta I took my foot off the gas and at first after Arrieta’s fourth-inning single off Cardinals starter I was at 60-70 percent and got Mike Leake on Friday at Wrigley Field. Arrieta struck out 10 in nice, easy groundballs to second base or shortstop.” seven innings as the Cubs won 5-0.

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Manager Joe Maddon said Arrieta looked “familiar” when he struck out the side on 11 pitches in the first inning, a reference to his 22-win 2015 season that included a 1.77 ERA. Arrieta said “competitiveness and stubbornness” have been the reasons his walks, hits and runs are up from a year ago.

“We’ve been hyper-critical of him all year based on what he did last year,” Maddon said.

“But to his credit, I think he’s handled that very well.”

With veteran Miguel Montero back catching him, Arrieta (187) allowed five hits and walked one. Anthony Rizzo had three hits and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs as the Cubs tied a team record with their 56th home win. They moved within one victory or one Washington loss of clinching home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs.

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Junior Alyssa Kruger (right) is one of the new faces on the Dixon volleyball team starting to get comfortable at the varsity level.

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Memories of the misses by CatMatt, B3.

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Watch out for cyclists Greg Schiano Ohio State assistant coach hit a student on a bike with his car. The student suffered a head injury and was sent to a hospital.

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Auto racing 8 & 10:30 a.m.

• NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, New England 300, practice, at Loudon, N.H., CNBC 9 a.m.

• NASCAR, Camping World Truck Series, UNOH 175, qualifying, FS1 Noon

• NASCAR, Camping World Truck Series, UNOH 175, FS1 3:30 p.m.

• NASCAR, Xfinity Series, VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300, qualifying, NBCSN 7 p.m.

• NASCAR, Xfinity Series, VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300, NBCSN College football 11 a.m.

• Florida St. at S. Florida, ABC • Iowa at Rutgers, ESPN2 • Wisconsin at Michigan State, BTN • Georgia at Mississippi, ESPN • Nevada at Purdue, ESPNNEWS • Colorado St. at Minnesota, ESPNU • San Jose St. at Iowa St., FSN • Kent St. at Alabama, SEC Noon

• Syracuse at UConn, CBSSN 2:30 p.m.

• Penn State at Michigan, ABC • Wake Forest at Indiana, BTN • Florida at Tennessee, CBS • BYU vs. West Virginia, at Landover, Md., ESPN2 • Pittsburgh at N. Carolina, ESPNU • Miami (Ohio) at Cincinnati, ESPNNEWS • Boise St. at Oregon St., FS1 • Duke at Notre Dame, NBC 3 p.m.

• Delaware St. at Missouri, SEC 3:30 p.m.

• Vanderbilt at W. Kentucky, CBSSN 5 p.m.

• LSU at Auburn, ESPN 6 p.m.

• Houston at Texas St., ESPNU 6:30 p.m.

• Nebraska at Northwestern, BTN • Oklahoma St. at Baylor, FOX • South Carolina at Kentucky, SEC 7 p.m.

• Stanford at UCLA, ABC • Louisville at Marshall, CBSSN • Bowling Green at Memphis, ESPNNEWS 8 p.m.

• Arkansas vs. Texas A&M, at Arlington, Texas, ESPN 9 p.m.

• California at Arizona St., ESPN2 9:15 p.m.

• Air Force at Utah St., ESPNU Drag racing 1 a.m. (Sunday)

• NHRA, AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals, qualifying, FS1 Golf 6 a.m.

• European PGA Tour, Porsche European Open, third round, GOLF 9 a.m.

• PGA Tour Championship, third round, GOLF 11 a.m.

• PGA Tour Championship, third round, NBC 2:30 p.m.

• Web.com Tour, Children’s Hospital Championship, third round, GOLF 5 p.m.

• Champions Tour, Pacific Links Championship, second round, GOLF

Patriots QB injured his right thumb Thursday. He and Jimmy Garoppolo are uncertain for Week 4, with Tom Brady suspended.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

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Driver grateful his Chase win no longer ‘tainted’

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• World Cup of Hockey, semifinals, ESPN2 MLB Noon

LOUDON, N.H. – Martin Truex Jr. felt a bit uneasy as he settled into a seat in the NASCAR hauler where officials summon drivers accused of rules infractions, bruised from fistfights or found guilty of general poor decorum.

“Anyone feel like they’re in trouble for being here?” he asked.

The setting was a bit unfamiliar for one of NASCAR’s more popular drivers around the garage, but he was here for a chat not because he was in trouble. With a smile, Truex insisted he’s been a stock car model citizen through 396 career races where not one has ended with him being called to the sport’s version of the principal’s office.

“It’s a good record,” he said.

But Truex – or at least his teams through the years – have been unable to completely steer clear of NASCAR violations. Truex’s win Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway in the Chase opener came under scrutiny when the No. 78 Toyota failed the postrace laser inspection. His car was tagged with infractions that should have drawn a 10-point penalty. Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Chevrolet failed the same inspection and was subject to the same penalty – until NASCAR decided not to punish the drivers.

Free from any penalty, Truex said he hoped he could escape the accusation the Furniture Row Racing team had cheated its

• Cardinals at Cubs, FOX 6 p.m.

• White Sox at Indians, CSN 9 p.m.

• Rockies at Dodgers, MLB Soccer 6:30 a.m.

• Premier League, Leicester City at Manchester United, NBCSN 8:20 a.m.

• Bundesliga, Bayern Munich at Hamburg SV, FS2 9 a.m.

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NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. was tagged with infractions after his Chase-opening win on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway, until NASCAR decided not to punish the driver. way to victory lane.

“You don’t want people to think you’re winning races by what they call ‘cheating,’” he said Friday. “You have people on social media and they get upset about it. It was such a little thing. It so easily could have went the other way. It’s frustrating that it kind of taints your win a little bit.”

Truex would have kept his win and advanced to the second round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship even if NASCAR decided to levy a points fine.

NASCAR did make one change

for Sunday’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway – all 16 Chase cars will go through laser inspection after only nine were picked after the Chase opener.

The laser inspection station takes a precise look – down to about 1/1000th of an inch – to find any potential violation.

Carl Edwards, a fellow Chase driver, backed NASCAR’s decision to reverse course on a points penalty for the drivers.

“They police this sport the way that we have asked them to police it,” he said.

Dixon had hoped for better performances LONG ROAD

• Premier League, Manchester City at Swansea City, NBCSN 11:20 a.m.

• Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg at Werder Bremen, FS2 11:30 a.m.

• Premier League, Chelsea at Arsenal, NBCSN 3:25 p.m.

• Futsal, 2016 World Cup, quarterfinal, teams TBA, at Bucaramanga, Colombia, FS2

Sunday Auto racing 1 p.m.

• NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, New England 300, at Loudon, N.H., NBC Drag racing 1 p.m.

• NHRA, AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals, finals, at Madison, Ill., FS1 Golf 5:30 a.m.

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The outcome was a disappointing one for Masterson, and he thought for his team as well. The Dukes, ranked No. 10 in the DyeStat state rankings at that time, did not place in the team standings.

“I wasn’t happy at all with my time,” Masterson said. “As a team, we didn’t succeed either.

We’re much better than that. That race doesn’t reflect how good we really are. In the weeks past, we’ve went from really successful to having a lackluster race across the board. It was racing against really good competition, so we had the opportunity to run fast, but we missed that opportunity.”

Blain’s twin brother, Sean, agreed. He battled an illness during the race, but finished 157th in 17:35.

“We really didn’t run as well as we wanted to,” Sean Masterson said.

“It wasn’t our strongest race of the year.”

The race proved to be a very different experience than the usual slate of meets on the schedule. Dixon was the only team from Illinois to participate in the race. Usually there are certain runners that Dukes or Duchesses can pick out and use as a gauging point, but there was no one familiar to get a read on.

Duchesses senior Kenzie Harden liked that particular aspect of the race. She finished in 214th place in a field of 300 in 22 minutes flat.

“It kind of made it like a fresh start,” Harden said. “You don’t need to worry about anyone else and just run your race.

“There was a lot more competition. When I’m starting a race, I’m used to people bumping into me, but this time it was a lot of … more people

Hockey

• European PGA Tour, Porsche European Open, final round, GOLF 11 a.m.

• PGA Tour Championship, final round, GOLF 12:30 p.m.

• Web.com Tour, Children’s Hospital Championship, final round, GOLF • PGA Tour Championship, final round, NBC 5 p.m.

• Champions Tour, Pacific Links Championship, final round, GOLF Hockey Noon

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The Dixon Dukes and Duchesses traveled to East Lansing, Mich., last weekend to compete in the Michigan State Spartan Invitational. Duchesses who ran were (front row, l-r) Nicquelette Fazekas, Madison Stegbauer, Katie Lawton, Taylor Renkes, Hallie Nelson, Leah Drengenberg, Mekenzie Harden and Kira Goral. Dukes runners were (top row, l-r) Collin Grady, Jonah Fulton, Jacob Heller, Sean Masterson, Logan Griswold, Blain Masterson, Andrew Lohse and Christian Seagren. bumping into me, a lot of elbowing and physical contact.”

Blain Masterson would rather prefer a few familiar runners to keep an eye on.

“Racing against kids we don’t know is something we’re not used to,” Blain Masterson said.

“We’re normally used to seeing the two Sterling guys – [Jacob] Gebhardt and [Dewey] Landis – we can always pick them out. … We didn’t really have those benchmarks we’re used to seeing.”

Sophomore Kira Goral led the Duchesses with a 76th-place finish in 17:33, a result that Thorpe thought was “fantastic.”

Thorpe had been to the Spartan Invitational before. His son Simon, a 2014 graduate of Dixon, is a sophomore at Grand Valley State, located about an hour from East Lansing. The Lakers competed in the college race, where Simon finished 114th in the 8-kilometer race in 26:43.

Simon and teammate Zach Panning came to

Dixon over the summer to speak to the Dixon runners during a camp.

Panning won the men’s race in 24:43, and it was cool for the Dixon runners to see someone they met do so well.

Thorpe’s idea of getting his runners on campus was to have them experience a college situation – from the dorm life to the racing life.

He brought his teams to some of the dorms at Grand Valley State, as well as the institution’s admissions office.

Thorpe said that most college-bound seniors don’t get around to making important college visits until a couple of months before graduation. He gave his seniors the chance nearly 8 months in advance with this trip.

“For someone like me who wants to run in college, it’s something they do every other week.

They travel about the same distance we did,” Blain Masterson said.

“Staying overnight, those late nights and early mornings, and different

race times, it’s something to get used to after our senior year. It’s a good experience to have.

It’s a college experience in a high school body.”

Dixon doesn’t have any home meets this year, so its entire schedule consists of road meets. They’ve been to Sycamore, Galesburg, and Peoria before their trip to Michigan.

Saturday, the Dukes and Duchesses will be a little closer to home, racing at the Rock River Run at Sterling’s Hoover Park. The familiarity will be there as well, and the Mastersons can pick out someone like Gebhardt, Landis, Rock Falls’ Brayden Hamblen, or Sycamore’s Stephen Poorten nearby.

“The only way you get faster is when you race faster people,” Blain Masterson said. “We’re putting ourselves in races against teams that we know we’re going to see in the postseason.

That’s the goal, to beat these teams now, so that we can beat them in the last meet of the year.”

• World Cup of Hockey, semifinals, ESPN MLB Noon

• Yankees at Blue Jays, TBS 7 p.m.

• Cardinals at Cubs, ESPN NFL Noon

• Broncos at Bengals, CBS • Lions at Packers, FOX 3:25 p.m.

• Steelers at Eagles, CBS 7:20 p.m.

• Bears at Cowboys, NBC Soccer 8:30 a.m.

• Bundesliga, Schalke at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, FS1 10 a.m.

• Premier League, Southampton at West Ham United, NBCSN 10:20 a.m.

• Bundesliga, RB Leipzig at Koln, FS2 3 p.m.

• MLS, Seattle at Los Angeles, ESPN 3:25 p.m.

• Futsal, 2016 World Cup, quarterfinal, teams TBA, at Medellin, Colombia, FS2 6 p.m.

• MLS, New England at Columbus, FS1 8:30 p.m.

• NWSL, Seattle at Houston, FS1 WNBA Noon & 2 p.m.

• Playoffs, ESPN2

Saturday, September 24, 2016

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On the calendar Local events

Saturday College cross country 11 a.m.

• Sauk Valley at Old English Classic, Beloit Men’s golf 8:30 a.m.

• Sauk Valley at Illinois Valley Classic, LaSalle Women’s tennis 11 a.m.

• Sauk Valley at College of Lake County Women’s volleyball TBA

• Sauk Valley at St. Ambrose JV/JC Invitational Cross country 9 a.m.

• Dixon, Rock Falls, Eastland at Rock River Run • Oregon, Newman at Schmidt Invitational, Winnebago 9:30 a.m.

• Amboy, Bureau Valley at Kewanee Invitational Football 1 p.m.

• Bureau Valley at North Crawford (Wis.) Boys golf 8 a.m.

• Oregon at Genoa-Kingston Invitational • Amboy, Fulton, Polo, Newman, Prophetstown, West Carroll at Morrison Invitational 8:30 a.m.

• Rock Falls, Bureau Valley at Mendota Ryder Cup 9 a.m.

• Dixon at Sterling Invitational Girls golf 8 a.m.

• Erie at Silver Streak Invitational 9 a.m.

• Sterling, West Carroll at Freeport Invitational Boys soccer 12 p.m.

• Oregon at Hinckley-Big Rock 12:30 p.m.

• Sterling at Moline Girls swimming 10 a.m.

• Sterling, Morrison at Freeport Invitational Girls tennis 8:30 a.m.

• Sterling, Dixon at LaSalle-Peru Invitational • Newman at Rochelle Invitational Volleyball TBA

• Milledgeville, West Carroll at Polo Tournament

On this date September 24 2004 • The Atlanta Braves clinch their 13th consecutive division title.

2012 • With regular NFL referees on strike, the SeahawksPackers game ends in controversy when one official rules a Hail Mary a touchdown and another rules it a touchback.

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Crediting the critters

TENNIS

Sauk Valley beats Elgin at home

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Junior Passillas landed his first-ever flathead catfish earlier this week on the Rock River.

mattJONES Matt Jones is a fishing guide from Prophetstown. He can be reached at flatheadmechanic40 @gmail.com

lay down.

Even worse yet, I remember following decent blood for 2 more miles and just wondering how it was possible.

Then finally the heartbreak when you lose the trail altogether and realize you’re not taking the deer home with you.

On top off all that is the realization that this deer may die and lay and rot hits me like a hammer. If you hunt long enough it happen’s to you and it just plain sucks.

The flip side to this is fishing where you can have the rod dang near pulled out of your hands and come up completely empty. But what’s worse yet is burying the hook in a monster and battling for all you’re worth, only to have the hook pull free or have the fish wrap you up in cover, or maybe cut the line on some sharp, submerged object.

The only comfort in this is that the fish goes free unhurt and alive.

Your feelings are hurt you can believe that, but you live to. All you can do is bait back up and throw another offering to the depths and pray for a more favorable outcome next time.

Ah, the life of a hunter and fisherman. I sometimes wonder why we voluntarily subject ourselves to the torture. But with each successful kill

or catch, we grow more confident and competent, and if you’re paying attention, it’s the other factors each time that keep us coming back.

Leaves turning colors, sunrises and sunsets, or the peaceful sound of the river rolling by are some. We live for predawn moments in a blind or a tree, or the smell of cut corn as we head to the truck as the sun falls off the edge of the earth, signaling the end of another day.

Me, I love the smell of the glassy river when I put the boat in the wind on my way to a honey hole to chase a pig.

Whatever out there that trips a guy’s trigger, it’s a powerful potion. It’s in our blood and each success and each failure makes us who we are.

Until next week all, get outside. Go Catfish!

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Postseason coming up fast: The Three Riv-

ers Conference girls golf tournament held Wednesday at Fyre Lake in Sherrard was a reminder the postseason is right around the corner. All girls golf regionals are slated for Wednesday, Oct. 5.

In Class 2A, Sterling will head to Highland Springs golf course in Milan for the Rock Island Regional.

In Class 1A, three area

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Joe Meade has been named the coach of the West Carroll girls basketball team.

Meade was hired by the district in July as a social studies teacher.

He replaces Jeanelle Iben, who resigned at the end of last season.

Postseason assignments keep locals close When Sterling beat Rochelle on Tuesday, five different Warriors scored in the 5-2 win. In Sterling’s 7-1 win over Sycamore on Thursday, again it was five different players scoring for the Golden Warriors.

When Dixon beat Winnebago 10-0 on Tuesday, the Dukes got goals from eight different players. On Thursday, six different players scored in the Dukes’ 7-0 win over Byron.

Both teams are set up so that multiple players can combine in attacks, keeping a defense offbalance with shots that can come from just about anywhere.

Of course with lots of different people scoring, no one person is scoring a lot. Thursday at Roscoe Eades Stadium, Miguel Gallardo scored twice for Sterling and had several chances to make it a hat trick, but Sycamore goalkeeper Patrik Smith came up with several big saves.

Gallardo did not ming falling short of the three-goal mark.

“I’ve been trying, but if we win, it’s a win, I don’t really need a hat trick,” Gallardo said.

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Joe Meade hired to lead West Carroll

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ou know, sometimes a guy just has to tip his hat to his quarry.

Oh sure, I have spent many a frustrating moment in a deer stand or in a boat staring at my rod or reel, or looking cross-eyed at my bow or rest. Kinda like a major league baseball player after he strikes out and stares at the bat like it went out of its way to miss the ball.

But you know, if I have learned one thing dealing with wild animals it’s that they are smart.

Furthermore, you just gotta accept the fact that things are going to happen.

Great shots are going to draw little blood sometimes, and massive slams where the rod is dang near in the water are going to be swings and complete misses, and you’re left standing there uttering phrases usually saved for drunken sailors and rap artists.

Me, I’ve had so so many of these moments over the years that it would be impossible to remember each and every one. But I remember enough of them to really hurt my pride. I remember drawing so much blood out of a deer it had to be flat dry, but the deer, he made it off to parts unknown.

I can remember watching the arrow disappear into the buck behind the front shoulder and seeing the red flying out the side of the bruiser as he made for the next county. I also remember the helpless feeling after waiting for 6 hours to track the deer and not finding him where I saw him

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Sauk Valley picked up its first win of the tennis season, beating visiting Elgin 8-1 on Friday.

Allie Shank won her No. 1 singles match 6-1, 6-4 over Amanda Schultz.

Chantel Ordean and Macy Sullivan also picked up straight-set wins.

Shank and Nadia Trujillo won at No. 1 doubles.

NBA

Bosh fails physical with Heat Miami Heat All-Star power forward Chris Bosh has failed his team physical and is unable to return to the NBA, due to a recurrence of blood clotting, the Sun Sentinel has confirmed Friday through a source close to the process.

Bosh has missed the second half of the past two seasons due to clotting episodes, but had been pushing for a return, despite ongoing concerns by the Heat’s medical staff.

Now, with a party familiar with the process saying that clotting continues to be at issue, it is possible that Bosh’s NBA career is over.

GOLF

Johnson takes Tour Championship lead Dustin Johnson powered his way down the fairways and occasionally out of the brutal rough for a 3-under 67 to take a one-shot lead at the Tour Championship and move closer to the $10 million FedEx Cup prize.

If nothing else, Johnson all but eliminated anyone not among the top five trying to win the FedEx Cup. Jason Day took himself out of the mix by withdrawing because of more back issues.

Johnson took the lead with two birdies to start the back nine and finished at 7-under 133, one shot ahead of Kevin Chappell, who shot a 68.

MLB

Mariners suspend Clevenger for tweets Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Sterling’s Patrick Nelsen (left) scores his second goal Thursday night against Sycamore. The Warriors have plenty of weapons on offense.

There will be a decidedly local flavor to this fall’s other postseason events. Cross country features the 1A Rock Falls Regional, which feeds into the Oregon Sectional, while the 2A runners will compete at the Sterling Regional before a trip tp Belvidere for the sectional.

Boys soccer is similar, with Sterling hosting a 1A subsectional, then also serving as the AP supersectional site.

And in girls tennis, Dixon’s Sam Bratt (left) heads the ball Tuesday against Winnebago. The Dukes are getting goals Sterling and Newman will head south to from several different players each game.

LaSalle for regionals, teams (Erie, Prophetand Princeton regionals while Dixon will head to stown and Morrison) feed into the Rock Falls Rochelle. will compete in the Sectional, slated for In volleyball, AFC and Sherrard Regional at Saturday, Oct. 8 at Rock Polo will host 1A subFyre Lake, while EastRiver Golf and Pool. sectionals, with those land and West Carroll On the boys side, the winners advancing to the are headed to the Lena- small-school teams will Eastland Sectional.

Winslow Regional at be spread between Ore- Byron hosts a 2A sectionWolf Hollow in Lena. gon, Lanark and Peru for al, with local teams going Six local teams the regionals, with a trip to regionals in either (Amboy, Dixon, Bureau to Elgin for the WestDakota or Port Byron.

Valley, Oregon, Polo minster Christian SecAnd Dixon, Sterling and and Rock Falls) will tional. The 2A boys will Rock Falls will be split compete in the Princplay in Stillman Valley between 3A subsectioneton Regional at Chapel for regionals, then head als in Rock Falls and Hill golf course. to Arlington Heights for LaSalle, with Freeport hosting the sectional.

The Sherrard, Le-Win the St. Viator Sectional.

Reserve catcher Steve Clevenger was suspended for the rest of the season without pay Friday by the Seattle Mariners in the wake of his tweets regarding a recent police shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Clevenger’s Twitter account was changed to private Thursday night.

Screen shots of the tweets showed Clevenger made disparaging comments about protesters and President Barack Obama, saying “everyone involved should be locked behind bars like animals!”

NFL

Vikings put Peterson on injured reserve The Vikings placed Adrian Peterson on injured reserve Friday.

Peterson underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee. It’s still possible Peterson returns this season, as each NFL team is allowed to reinstate one player from injured reserve after 8 weeks.

The earliest the Vikings could bring back Peterson onto the active roster is Week 11.

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NFL | PACKERS

NFL | BEARS

Hoyer getting his chance Big test provides welcome opportunity for Bears QB

BY DAN WIEDERER Chicago Tribune

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Aaron Rodgers (12) and the Packers offense hope to get their timing down heading into Week 3.

Trying to get the timing down Packers looking for ways to get the offense back in sync

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis.– The Green Bay Packers need to get their timing back in the passing game.

At their best, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and the other receivers break at just the right points in precisely run routes to catch perfectly thrown balls from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

But for whatever reasons so far this season, the Packers’ once-prolific passing attack isn’t in sync . They’d like to correct that on Sunday in the home opener against the Detroit Lions.

“The West Coast offense is all about timing, and if your timing is even just a little bit off, you’re going to be miles off at times with your connection points,” Rodgers said.

Fortunately for the Packers, Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in the league in extending plays outside the pocket. He has rushed for two touchdowns this year after being forced to scramble.

Rodgers would rather get those points with completions.

“But as we get more in sync offensively, the running naturally probably comes down because the routes are being run on time and you can deliver the ball on time,” Rodgers said.

Opponents can doubt Rodgers at their own risk.

He has been known to play with a very sizable chip on his valuable right shoulder.

“He can make every

Lions at Packers When: Noon, Sunday Where: Lambeau Field TV: FOX throw, he can run, he’s an outstanding leader, he’s won tons of games, extremely capable individual,” Lions coach Jim Caldwell said when asked if Rodgers was struggling.

“I don’t know what struggling means in that regard, not with a guy like that,” Caldwell said.

The Packers (1-1) lost 17-14 last week at Minnesota, a game in which Rodgers uncharacteristically accounted for two turnovers.

Detroit (1-1) is looking to rebound from a 16-15 loss to Tennessee in the Lions’ home opener on Marcus Mariota’s 9-yard touchdown pass late to Andre Johnson.

Ameer Abdullah’s foot injury likely means Theo Riddick will get a chance to prove he can be an every-down running back.

Abdullah was placed on injured reserve this week.

Riddick, who is already a proven threat in the passing game, had a careerhigh 11 carries for 37 yards against the Titans.

Riddick might be the lead guy, “but the fact of the matter is it’ll be some other guys carrying the ball as well,” Caldwell said. “It just depends on ... exactly what type of attack we decide to use.”

The Packers have the league’s best run defense through two games, allowing 1.63 yards per carry.

For the first time in recent memory, Brian Hoyer found himself fully tuned in to the NFL draft. It was the last weekend in April and the veteran quarterback was in his second week of unemployment.

Four or five teams had expressed legitimate interest. But Hoyer pushed through his search, wanting first and foremost to find an opportunity to start.

He had taken a visit to Denver to explore the opening left by Peyton Manning’s retirement and spent time with the Jets as well. Then he waited.

“It was a musical chairs kind of thing,” Hoyer said.

On the draft’s first night, Paxton Lynch sat in the chair of the Super Bowl champion Broncos, drafted 26th overall. Hoyer took that as a cue.

The Jets drafted Christian Hackenberg the next night and ultimately couldn’t predict how their lengthy staring contest with Ryan Fitzpatrick would finish. Hoyer didn’t feel comfortable waiting that whole thing out.

Thus hours after the draft ended, Hoyer had his destination, flying immediately to Chicago, signing with the Bears to become a backup and migrating to a Vernon Hills steakhouse with three new colleagues. Jay Cutler. Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains.

Quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone.

Hoyer listened to the team’s expectations. He had spent the 2014 season with Loggains in Cleveland. He and Ragone were alumni of the same high school, Saint Ignatius in Cleveland.

“The relationships I had here and the respect I had for this organization were important to me,” Hoyer said. “That night [in April] was my welcome to Chicago and the first thing really was knowing my role.

Here, Jay is the starter. So my role was to be the best backup quarterback in the league and understand each week how I could help this team win.”

Still, over seven seasons in the NFL – 26 games as a starter, so many more as a backup – Hoyer has learned how to flip the switch.

And Sunday, it seems likely he’ll make his first start as a Bear, taking over for as long as Cutler needs to recover from a sprained right thumb.

The Bears have expressed confidence that Hoyer can be productive, even as he takes over an offense that has scored just 21 points on 22 possessions. At the very least, Hoyer has his teammates’ respect.

Said tight end Zach Miller: “You can tell he’s done this before, that he’s comfortable with leadership in and out of the huddle and comfortable with communication. All the stuff you want out of that position, Brian can do.”

When Hoyer signed, Bears general manager Ryan Pace acknowledged the quarterback’s 15-11 career record as a starter and the productivity he showed last season in helping the Texans to an AFC South title. Hoyer threw 19

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Brian Hoyer (2) watches Jay Cutler throw during training camp. With Cutler injured, Hoyer will likely start Sunday in Dallas. watch, Brady sought Hoyer’s help in filtering through.

“He’d come to me [with details]: When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday ‘Go back and watch every game Where: AT&T Stadium, on third-and-2 to third-and-5 Arlington, Texas and find every blitz that they have TV: NBC and break it down by percentage,’” Hoyer said. “It’d be pretty touchdown passes with only seven intense.” interceptions.

Hoyer’s knowledge expanded.

But his final game in Houston His understanding of a backup’s was miserable, a 30-0 playoff loss worth and a starter’s needs also to the Chiefs in which he threw heightened. four interceptions and lost a Last year in Houston, he’d lean fumble. His struggles persisted on injured quarterback Tom Savin August. Through three exhibiage for extra film study, asking tion games with the Bears, he was Savage to provide write-ups on the 19-for-41 passing for 237 yards upcoming opponent’s exotic covwith two picks. erages and blitzes.

So now what?

Upon arriving in Chicago, Hoyer Loggains says he has seen sought to learn Cutler’s needs. growth, encouraged by Hoyer’s And the longtime Bears starter performance in the preseason has asserted that part of Hoyer’s finale against the Browns and sat- greatest value has been to serve isfied with his fourth-quarter relief as another veteran voice, a goeffort Monday. between who can relay thoughts, Around Halas Hall, the biggest questions and criticisms to receivraves for Hoyer revolve around ers, linemen and coaches. his aptitude, a trait that no doubt But now Hoyer and Cutler have strengthened over his first three swapped roles and will need to seasons, when he worked alongcontinue working closely together. side Tom Brady with the Patriots.

Hoyer needs Cutler’s insight and Hoyer marveled at Brady’s dedi- wants Loggains to understand the cation. To everything. plays he’s most comfortable with.

“It’s crazy,” Hoyer said. “His Preparation remains paramount. passion for the game carries over Hoyer is in his eighth year, with into every facet of his life – the his sixth organization, leading a way he eats, the way he sleeps, the winless team into a prime-time way he trains, the way he studies. test in the NFL’s largest stadium. … When you spend that much “The thing I’ve realized in this time with a guy on a daily basis, league is that you just never if you’re not just a sponge, it’s a know,” he said. “You never know wasted opportunity.” what’s going to happen and when.

Most importantly, Hoyer took You just have to be ready and go cues from Brady on how to be do your best. And the one thing I most productive as a No. 2. The can always say is that I’ve always homework assignments came prepared my ass off. And when weekly and very specifically. With you devote yourself to being at your best, you’ll have no regrets.” an overabundance of film to

NBA | BULLS

Bulls begin camp with question marks

BY K.C. JOHNSON Chicago Tribune

A sports book last week set the Bulls’ over/under for victories at 38.5, which underscored the prevailing reaction from a smattering of NBA coaches and executives at the Las Vegas Summer League in July as the roster took shape during a fluid free-agency period: What are the Bulls doing?

Naturally, the feeling within the organization differs and leans toward optimism, hopeful that the dramatic reshaping of the roster will prove to be the start of a new playoff run after last season’s unexpected failure to qualify.

Despite the roster overhaul flying in the face of the league’s emphasis on shooting and floor spacing, management and coaches are optimistic proud veterans such as Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo will be out for something to prove and will coalesce with a young core ready to take the next step.

Will Vegas or the Bulls brass be right? That’s just one of many questions hanging in the air as training camp begins with media day Monday and two practices Tuesday. Here are others:

The Bulls will need some long-range shooting on the floor to start games, and the other starters – Rondo, Wade, Jimmy Butler and Robin Lopez – don’t provide enough of it consistently.

But Mirotic remains a mixed Can Fred Hoiberg coach?

More accurately, can the sec- bag, so potent one night, so ond-year Bulls coach manage invisible another. This is, after a roster that, once again, looks all, a player who lost starting ill-suited to play the pace-and- jobs at two positions last year. space system so heavily touted Can Wade deliver back-toupon his hiring? back healthy seasons?

The spotlight will definitely be Wade played in 74 games on Hoiberg, who admitted to last season, his most since some dramatic shortcomings 2010-11, and then delivered as his underwhelming rookie a turn-back-the-clock perforseason wound down. Manage- mance through two postseament has publicly stated the son rounds. The future Hall of need for more accountability.

Famer also averaged a careerThat need will be intensified low 30.5 minutes during the with the addition of Wade and regular season.

Rondo, accomplished, strongThe Bulls have held internal minded champions. talks about limiting Wade’s Can Nikola Mirotic be regular-season minutes to keep him fresh for a playconsistent? off push. He averaged 33.8 For the second straight seaminutes in the playoffs, and son, all signs point to Mirotic played about 30 minutes per being handed the starting game in the regular season. power forward position.

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Chicago scored four runs in the first inning off Mike Leake (9-11), and dropped the Cardinals a game behind the Mets and Giants for the two NL wildcard berths.

Pedro Strop came off the disabled list to work the eighth, and Travis Wood and Carl Edwards Jr. finished the five-hitter.

“Once he settled in and the slider became his pitch again, he felt at home,” Maddon said of Strop, who made his first appearance since Aug. 10 after knee and groin issues.

Rizzo, Zobrist and Chris Coghlan drove in runs in the first off Leake, who lasted 3 1/3 innings and is winless in four starts since recovering from shingles.

“I couldn’t locate early. I was slightly erratic,” Leake said. “I just started out on the wrong foot.”

Leake allowed another run on one of two wild pitches. Cardinals’ gaffes included Kolten Wong face-planting into the turf chasing Rizzo’s first-inning double, and Matt Adams getting picked off first.

Leake gave up five runs, seven hits and three walks. Manager Mike Matheny used six relievers.

The Cardinals are hoping to return to Wrigley Field in 2 weeks. But that requires earning one of the two wild-card berths, and then winning the single-elimination game for a spot in the division series.

Zobrist’s fourth-inning groundout added another run for Chicago (98-55), which has won four straight.

The Cubs have so much depth as they seek their first World Series title since 1908 that Arrieta is likely the No. 3 playoff starter behind Jon Lester and Kyle Hendricks.

But Arrieta feels if he can “control his effort,” he’ll be at his best come October.

“I don’t give up many hits,” Arrieta said. “So if I can keep guys off base via the walk, I’m going to be in a pretty good spot.”

Arrieta was also tough once again against former TCU teammate Matt Carpenter, the Cardinals second baseman. Carpenter went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against his groomsman, leaving him 0-for-24 in the regular season against Arrieta.

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NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE New England N.Y. Jets Miami Buffalo

W 3 1 0 0

Houston Tennessee Indianapolis Jacksonville

W 2 1 0 0

Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland

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Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

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Pct 1.000 .500 .000 .000

PF 81 59 34 38

PA 45 54 43 50

Big Ten not as forgiving to slow starts

Pct .667 .500 .000 .000

PF 42 32 55 37

PA 53 40 73 65

Rutgers knows it can’t afford to trail early on against Iowa

Pct 1.000 1.000 .500 .000

PF 62 38 39 30

PA 32 27 46 54

Pct 1.000 .500 .500 .500

PF 55 45 65 63

PA 40 46 47 69

NATIONAL CONFERENCE N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Dallas Washington

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Tampa Bay Carolina Atlanta New Orleans

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Minnesota Green Bay Detroit Chicago

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San Francisco Los Angeles Arizona Seattle

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East L T 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 South L T 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 North L T 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 West L T 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

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PA 32 24 43 65

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PA 30 40 51 52

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Thursday’s result New England 27, Houston 0 Sunday’s games Washington at N.Y. Giants, noon Cleveland at Miami, noon Detroit at Green Bay, noon Minnesota at Carolina, noon Denver at Cincinnati, noon Arizona at Buffalo, noon Baltimore at Jacksonville, noon Oakland at Tennessee, noon San Francisco at Seattle, 3:05 p.m.

Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, 3:05 p.m.

San Diego at Indianapolis, 3:25 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 3:25 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Kansas City, 3:25 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s game Atlanta at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

College Football Top 25 schedule Friday’s result No. 24 Utah vs. Southern Cal, late Saturday’s games No. 1 Alabama vs. Kent State, 11 a.m.

No. 3 Louisville at Marshall, 7 p.m.

No. 4 Michigan vs. Penn State, 2:30 p.m.

No. 6 Houston at Texas State, 6 p.m.

No. 7 Stanford at UCLA, 7 p.m.

No. 8 Michigan St. vs. No. 11 Wisconsin, 11 a.m.

No. 9 Washington at Arizona, 9:30 p.m.

No. 10 Texas A&M vs. No. 17 Arkansas, at Arlington, Texas, 7 p.m.

No. 12 Georgia at No. 23 Mississippi, 11 a.m.

No. 13 Florida St. at South Florida, 11 a.m.

No. 14 Tennessee vs. No. 19 Florida, 2:30 p.m.

No. 16 Baylor vs. Oklahoma State, 6:30 p.m.

No. 18 LSU at Auburn, 5 p.m.

No. 20 Nebraska at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m.

State schedule Saturday’s games Austin Peay at Eastern Illinois, 1 p.m.

Illinois State at Indiana State, 2 p.m.

BY MATT SUGAM Associated Press

Iowa at Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – If Rutgers is going to have any chance in its Big Ten Conference opener against Iowa, it can’t afford another bad start.

The Scarlet Knights fell behind Washington 24-0, trailed Howard by two touchdowns, and New Mexico by 21 points – all in the first quarter.

Rutgers (2-1) was able to overcome the deficits in the last two games, but it won’t be so easy if Iowa (2-1) comes ready to play on Saturday at High Point Solutions Stadium after its loss to North Dakota State, the winner of the last five FCS national titles.

“We’ve got to start games better.” Rutgers coach Chris Ash said. “There is no magic formula for that. We’re not going to go out and do any extra stretches or jumping jacks or whatever to get ready for a game. We have a process that I think is one that will lead us to being successful.”

Halfback Robert Martin said the players realize the competition is going to pick up.

“We’re about to get into Big Ten play, and we’re about to be playing some real good teams – and we would rather start ahead than start behind,” he said.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said his team made too many mistakes in losing to a good team.

“You’ve got to move on at some point, and in sports

When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Piscataway, N.J. TV: ESPN2 Iowa, and started his coaching career there as a student and then graduate assistant coach.

“When he first showed up as a recruit, he had an Arizona baseball cap on. I didn’t think that was real smart. And I’m pretty sure he had cowboy boots on, too, like we would never look at his shoes to figure out that he’s really not 6-foot-4, one of those deals,” Ferentz said. “You’ve got to give him credit for trying.”

Offensive line injuries: The Hawkeyes were without startAP ing guard Sean Welsh and cenIowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) throws a pass during the ter James Daniels – two of their Hawkeyes’ loss to North Dakota State last week. Iowa travels to best lineman – against NDSU. Rutgers Saturday to open its Big Ten schedule.

Iowa was limited to 34 yards on 25 carries last weekend. and football, that starts Monthe Rose Bowl dropped the Ferentz expects them back. day morning,” Ferentz said.

Hawkeyes to No. 9 at the end More Big Ten play: As the “You’ve got to push through it the season. teams enter their Big Ten and start your preparation for Familiar faces: Rutgers schedules, they will be playthe next team, because we’re defensive coordinator Jay Nie- ing nine conference games for all on the clock.” mann has two sons that play at the first time in league history.

Iowa unranked: The HawkIowa, Ben and Nick.

With an East and West Divieyes were ranked No. 13 before “I love my sons,” Niemann sion, each school plays all the the loss knocked them out of said. “I’d take a bullet for either teams in their division and the rankings. Iowa got back one of them, but football – three teams from the other. into the Top 25 for the first when it’s time to go play, they First time’s a charm: This is time in 5 years last season, got to do their thing and I got the first game between Rutgers and it was ranked as high as to do mine. For 60 minutes and Iowa, as the Scarlet Knights No. 3 last season after a 12-0 we’ll be foes, but then after enter their third year in the Big start. A loss to Michigan State that we’ll be family again.”

Ten. Rutgers (East Division) is in the Big Ten Championship Rutgers offensive line coach 0-4 against teams from the West game and loss to Stanford in AJ Blazek played for Ferentz at Division, where Iowa plays.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | ILLINOIS

Consistently inconsistent Good time for a bye Duke, Notre Dame searching for answers

Illinois welcomes off week

BIG TEN CONFERENCE East Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PA Maryland 0 0 0 0 3 0 123 51 Michigan 0 0 0 0 3 0 159 45 Ohio St. 0 0 0 0 3 0 170 37 Indiana 0 0 0 0 2 0 64 33 Michigan St. 0 0 0 0 2 0 64 41 Penn St. 0 0 0 0 2 1 106 82 Rutgers 0 0 0 0 2 1 102 90 West Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PA Nebraska 0 0 0 0 3 0 130 59 Wisconsin 0 0 0 0 3 0 93 41 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 2 0 88 51 Iowa 0 0 0 0 2 1 108 47 Purdue 0 0 0 0 1 1 65 56 Illinois 0 0 0 0 1 2 85 85 Northwestern 0 0 0 0 1 2 52 44 Saturday’s games Wisconsin at Michigan State, 11 a.m. (BTN) Nevada at Purdue, 11 a.m. (ESPNN) Colorado St. at Minnesota, 11 a.m. (ESPNU) Iowa at Rutgers, 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Wake Forest at Indiana, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Penn State at Michigan, 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Nebraska at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m. (BTN)

MAC East Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PA Akron 0 0 0 0 2 1 122 116 Bowling Green 0 0 0 0 1 2 58 144 Kent St. 0 0 0 0 1 2 76 79 Ohio 0 0 0 0 1 2 110 105 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 2 30 60 Miami (Ohio) 0 0 0 0 0 3 62 97 West Conference All Games W L PF PA W L PF PA Cent. Michigan 0 0 0 0 3 0 123 51 Toledo 0 0 0 0 3 0 128 30 W. Michigan 0 0 0 0 3 0 126 52 Ball St. 0 0 0 0 2 1 92 65 E. Michigan 0 0 0 0 2 1 119 84 N. Illinois 0 0 0 0 0 3 79 130 Friday’s result Wyoming at E. Michigan, late Saturday’s games Kent St. at Alabama, 11 a.m.

Cent. Michigan at Virginia, 11:30 a.m.

Gardner-Webb at Ohio, 1 p.m.

Appalachian St. at Akron, 2:30 p.m.

W. Illinois at N. Illinois, 2:30 p.m.

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

Ball St. at FAU, 5 p.m.

Army at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Georgia Southern at W. Michigan, 6 p.m.

Bowling Green at Memphis, 7 p.m.

LINE College football Saturday FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG Cent. Michigan 3½ 50 at VIRGINIA Ball St 3 55 at FAU UCF 7 54 at FIU Army 14 51 at BUFFALO at VIRGINIA TECH 12½ 57 East Carolina at UCONN 3 57½ Syracuse at MICHIGAN 17½ 56 Penn St Iowa 14½ 56 at RUTGERS at INDIANA 7 45½ Wake Forest at IOWA ST 7 54 San Jose St Mississippi St 22 47 at UMASS at MINNESOTA 17 55½ Colorado St West Virginia 7 52 BYU at RICE 7 54 North Texas Appalachian St 5½ 58 at AKRON at W MICHIGAN 7 54 Georgia Southern at TEMPLE 26½ 53½ Charlotte at NORTH CAROLINA 7 67 Pittsburgh Southern Miss 11½ 56 at UTEP at BAYLOR 8 73½ Oklahoma St Louisville 27 75 at MARSHALL at ALABAMA 44 50 Kent St at NOTRE DAME 20 60½ Duke at TROY 20 65½ New Mexico St at W KENTUCKY 8 51 Vanderbilt at MICHIGAN ST 3½ 41 Wisconsin Texas A&M 6½ 50 Arkansas at PURDUE 5½ 60 Nevada at TULANE 5 47 Louisiana-Lafayette at OREGON 10 69 Colorado Washington 14 58 at ARIZONA at MISSISSIPPI 7½ 61½ Georgia at CINCINNATI 17 56½ Miami (Ohio) at MID TENNESSEE 5 69½ Louisiana Tech at OLD DOMINION 4½ 51 UTSA at KENTUCKY 2 60 South Carolina at TENNESSEE 4½ 43 Florida at MEMPHIS 17 68 Bowling Green Florida St 4½ 62 at S. FLORIDA Nebraska 8½ 48 at N’WESTERN Houston 33½ 65 at TEXAS STATE LSU 3 44½ at AUBURN Boise St 13½ 61 at OREGON ST Air Force 4 52½ at UTAH ST at UNLV 15 63½ Idaho at ARIZONA ST 3½ 82 California Stanford 3 46 at UCLA Tulsa 14 66 at FRESNO ST

BY TOM COYNE AP Sports Writer

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Duke and Notre Dame are looking to stop being consistently inconsistent.

The Fighting Irish and Blue Devils are off to 1-2 starts. The Irish fell behind by double digits in losses to Texas and Michigan State and rallied in both games, but couldn’t pull out victories. Coach Brian Kelly blames a lack of urgency for Notre Dame’s uneven play.

“We do some really good things, and then we do some really sloppy things. To be the kind of football team we want to be, we have to eliminate that,” he said.

Duke coach David Cutcliffe is looking for more consistency offensively and cutting down on turnovers with 10 so far, second-most among FBS schools.

“If we can accomplish those two things, we have a chance of having a really good offensive football team,” he said.

Quarterback Daniel Jones said the Blue Devils need to execute better.

“It doesn’t really matter who the opponent is or kind of what they’re doing. It’s about us executing every single play and raising our level of consistency,” he said.

Defensively, the Blue Devils gave up seven passes that produced 245 yards in a 24-13 loss to Northwestern last week. Cutcliffe said those few plays have overshadowed better defensive play.

“We’re playing better defense, and people that don’t know us might look at me like I have three heads,” he said.

Other things to watch for when Duke plays at Notre Dame: Kicks off: Duke’s kickers are struggling.

AJ Reed has missed

the Broncos. Tackling was a problem. Both the CHAMPAIGN – If ever offensive and defensive a team could use a week lines were dominated at off, it would be Illinois times. And Smith said his after Saturday’s 34-10 quarterback, Wes Lunt, home loss to Western did not throw the ball Michigan. downfield when he could The Broncos (3-0) have and should have. now beaten two Big Smith said this week’s Ten teams this fall, and practices would be more they’re getting a handful like training camp than of votes in the Top 25. the typical in-season The way they won left practice routine, focused the Illini (1-2) groping for on fundamentals. answers.

Just three games into the Illinois rushed for a season, Lunt and other paltry 3 yards, while givplayers are talking about ing up 287 yards on the the need to do someground and 487 total. thing like soul searching The Illini trailed 24-7 at before they begin a run halftime to a team they of conference games that scheduled as a likely win, will start with the Cornand one the University huskers and include both of Illinois paid $1.2 milNo. 4 Michigan and No. 8 lion to make the trip to Michigan State over 6 Champaign. weeks.

“I don’t know” was the “I think it might be a go-to line for many playgood thing with the bye. ers as they tried to explain We can kind of look each what went wrong. other in the eyes this next The one thing the Illini week and see what we can’t do as they open the need to get better on and Big Ten season Oct. 1 at really focus on ourselves,” No. 20 Nebraska is dwell Lunt said. “Because I on the loss to the Bronthink that’s the problem, cos, Illinois coach Lovie ourselves more than anySmith said. body else.”

“You have to have a Added tight end Ainslee short memory,” he said.

Johnson, “We’ve just got “What you can’t do is let to communicate better Western Michigan beat as an offense and just not you twice.” look to point the finger at A lot went wrong against each other.”

BY DAVID MERCER Associated Press

AP

Notre Dame running back Josh Adams (33) has tried to set the tone for the Fighting Irish coming off a loss to Michigan State that knocked them out of the playoff race early.

Welcome back: Cutcliffe worked briefly at Notre Dame during Charlie Weis’ When: 2:30 p.m. first season in 2005, Saturday but resigned about 5 Where: Notre Dame months later because Stadium he hadn’t fully recovTV: NBC ered from triple bypass surgery. Cutcliffe said all three field goals he was involved mainhe’s tried, and also ly in recruiting. has missed a pointHe was asked this after attempt. Punter week about how ferAustin Parker has vent the Irish fan base twice fumbled snaps, is. He told reporters including one against it might be a better Northwestern with question for aththe score tied 7-7 and letic director Kevin he was tackled on the White, who was ath44-yard line. Northletic director at Notre western scored on the Dame from 2000-08. next play. Cutcliffe “I have one said he’s trying not response: Not a to make an issue of chance,” White said. either.

Cutcliffe said he has “As soon as you great respect for Notre make it a huge issue, Dame, and said the then you have people pressure to perform at trembling,” he said. any traditional football Thirty-something: power is intense. He The 36 points scored said fans expect teams

by Michigan State last to be “near perfect.” week were the fewest “The pace Alabama’s allowed by the Irish been on over the last against Power Five con- few years has put the ference opponents in onus on all [the] elite four games dating back 10-15 teams,” he said. to last season. Overall, Sack discrepancy: the Irish have given up Duke is tied for third 30 or more points in in the nation with 14 six of their past eight sacks, while the Irish games against Power are tied for last with Five teams. none.

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Illinois head coach Lovie Smith and players are thankful the bye on their schedule falls this week. If ever a team could use a week off, it would be the Illini after Saturday’s 34-10 home loss to Western Michigan.

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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

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FOR SALE

BY OWNER

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HARMON HarmonFest Special; Zone commercial 80 x 120 lot facing 2nd St. $8,000 please respond: lawilson1553

@gmail.com

STERLING 4BR, 1Bth, 1 car garage, new furnace, new water heater, new paint $45,000 815-4407985

DIXON 2BR house, totally remodeled for sale 815-440-8801

CEMETERY LOTS

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2 Full Size side by side crypts, at Riverside Mausoleum, $1550 Call or text 315-657-2010 2 lots at Chapel Hill in Dixon, $1200 for both.

Call 815-379-2434.

4 Cemetery Lots in Chapel Hill, Freeport. $800 firm 815-601-8655 Oak Knoll Cemetery Graves #1 & 2.

Lot 968 Section L. West side of Rt. 40 $1200 for both.

Buyer pays closing cost. 815-441-8525

CEMETERY LOTS

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FOR SALE- Rest in peace. 4 adjacent graves, located in the serene Garden of Hymns Chapel Hill at Memorial Park in Dixon. Retail for $895 each. Available for $600 (or OBO) each, sold in pairs only. Please call 815/379-3053.

MOBILE HOMES 230

APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

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AMBOY MOBILE HOMES

230

Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

$200 off 1st mo rent Nice 2BR w/applcs $500/mo + lease & dep. 815-716-0123

2 & 3 BR Mobile Homes. Rent to own $400/mo.

815-441-4157 SophieVentures @gmail.com

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet 815-626-8790*

ROCK FALLS

2 Bed Apt. Dixon lg. upper apt. $425/mo Call 815-622-2725 SNLRentals.com

1BR upstairs w/ basement, garage w/ opener, fridge & stove, $425/mo. + dep. drug free school zone.

815-499-5337

Dixon Manor Apt. 2BR, 1ba. open now!

Close to downtown, security building, hardwood floors, heat, water included.

Clean, quiet lifestyle bldg. Call Erick for showing 815-739-5806 Nice 1 & 2 BR, A/C w/ carport. Laundry facl. Avail. All utilities inc. excpt.

Elec., no pets.

815-716-1888

POLO ASHTON

ROCKFALLS

DIXON

★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON NEW TODAY 1BR Apt. garbage water & fridge furn. $350/mo. + dep.

815-440-2398

1BR upper- stove, refrig., garage incl. $420/ mo. Dep. & refs. req. 815-9463191 after 5pm.

NEW TODAY Clean, Quiet Lg. 1 & 2BR, applcs., garage, laundry on premises $490 & $585/mo. + dep., incl. Water. No smoking. 847-738-2334

1BR duplex, Northside, attached garage, $505/mo. + dep. & lease req. 815631-7610

ROCK FALLS

1BRM Duplex $375/mo.+dep. No pets. 815-440-1390

Nice, lg. 1BR + applcs, A/C No pets. $425. 815-718-1784

1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043

STERLING

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio’s, 1 & 2 BR Apts.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

(815) 632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

SM-ST08871-1018

Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $640.00 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

PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 6, A.D. 2016, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post- office addresses off all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Northcreek, located at 105-113 E. 1st Street, Dixon, IL. 61021.

Dated this 6th day of September A.D. 2016.

Cathy Myers by Gerianne Knack, Deputy County Clerk Sept. 10, 17 & 24 2016

STERLING 1BR most utilities incl., $450/mo. + dep. 815-626-2470 2BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

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NIGHT NURSE Winning Wheels has an opening for a Night Nurse.

6:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M. Sign On Bonus Apply online at: www.winningwheels.com Or in person at Winning Wheels 701 E. 3rd St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Pre-employment drug screen, background check

Full-time C.N.A 2nd shift Part-time C.N.A 1st shift Part-time cook every other weekend Part-time Dietary Assistant Part-time RN/LPN 2nd and 3rd shift - $5000 bonus

Good Samaritan Society - Prophets Riverview is accepting applications for Dietary Assistant, Registered Nurse, L.P.N., & 1st and 2nd shift. Please go and apply online at www.good-sam.com.AA/EOE, M/F/Vet/Handicap, Drug Free Workplace.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

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Healthcare Career Training Entry level training programs begin in October.

•Dental Assistant •Phlebotomy Technician •Pharmacy Technician •Veterinary Assistant Call 815-8356212 for more information, www.svcc.edu/ bcc

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Wanted P.T. Nurse Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

505

Wanted Farm $ Help 20 $ Drivers 20 $ 30 Great Garage Sales Prophets Riverview

310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175

505

Amboy C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the following position: 2nd Shift Custodian To apply go to www.roe47.org, Area Vacancies and complete application.

CDL Class A company drivers and owner operators wanted, home every night, no touch freight, paying percentage of the loads revenue, based out of Rochelle IL. Please call 1 815 562 1800.

CDL Drivers FT Seasonal Help Wanted CDL class B min.

Paid overtime.

Apply in person or call Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd, Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248.

Dental Assistant Part Time wanted for busy single office. dentist Qualifications include good people skills, organizational skills and team oriented. Ideal candidate must be able to learn and perform quickly.

Computer skills are as asset but not required.

Please send your resume to PO Box 108, Rock Falls, IL 61071.

Experienced Custom Applicators Ag background a plus.

FT positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248

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Call Now to Sell Your Items!

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EMPLOYMENT

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. jerry@brechonfs.com 815-994-2370

SM-ST07757-0930

Konz Restaurant & Lounge is currently looking to hire all positions.

Please apply at 112 S. Main St., Walnut.

Join The Team!

Earn up to $35,000 Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This entry level position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, direct mail pieces and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10 Full-Time Live-In AssisPersonal stant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for 3 1/2 hrs. per night in Sterling. Refs. req.

Email: SterlingLive WorkExchange@ gmail.com

510-508-3894

Looking for full time grain cart driver and CDL driver, Ashton area, start immediately. 815-3785847 lv. msg.

Meat cutting business looking for experienced meat cutter or someone willing to learn. Full time position with overtime.

Call Lucas at Johnson Processing Plant

815-684-5183

Needed: Factory Worker.

Insurance, 401K, Competitive wages, etc. $150.00 sign on bonus program.

Please apply in person at 147 E 2nd Ave. Rochelle IL. Wanted P.T. COOK Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

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Smoked on 3rd

New downtown Restaurant in Sterling IL. Accepting applications for all positions!

Smoked on 3rd 14 E 3rd St. Come Join our team!

Stop in or email Smokedon3rd.com EOE

NEW TODAY Sterling Rock Falls Childcare accepting applications for P/T & F/T Varied hours, times and days.

Apply within 1840 W. LeFevre Rd. Sterling IL. United Way Agency

LOANS

1BR $400 & 2BR for $500

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 Apts. For Rent No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR 2 story townhomes FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

Studio & 1 BR Apt. for rent.

Downtown Sterling. Coin laundry on facility. Air condition and hot water included. $370 to $500/mo. 815440-1172.

Studio apt $325/ mo. and 1BR apt. $400/mo. Call 773319-0059.

HOMES FOR RENT

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

Tenants/Landlords HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

“The People Professionals” 102 S. Galena Ave 2nd floor, DIXON 815-835-3000 Now Hiring: •Construction •General Labor •Cook •Administrative Assistant •Machine Operator •Welder ------------Apply online at: hughes resources.com

TO OUR

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not accept knowingly advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential We problems. strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

Wanted-Cab Driver. Must be 25 years old and have clean driving record. Must know Dixon area. Apply at 120 Commercial Alley Dixon, IL.

CHILD CARE

512

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

DIXON 1BR, $450/mo. + dep. Refc. req. No pets. 815-284-7839 2 bed house in Dixon; basement with w/d hookup $565/mo.

Call 815-622-2725 snlrentals.com

STERLING 2 BR, 1 Bth, no garage $550 month + $550 deposit 815-440-7985 Full-Time Live-In Personal Assisstant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for 3 1/2 hrs. per night in Sterling. Refs. req.

Email: Sterling LiveWorkExchange @gmail.com

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

ROOMMATE

340

All util. inc. have own BA/BR, $500/mo. $250 dep.

779-245-3682

THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every to qualify effort these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

312-832-0500

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Fri. & Sat 7 - 1 704 Palmyra Street (parking on 2nd Ave) Tons of clothing; women's extra small to Xlg, men's small to med, girls 6 -16, Littlest Pet Shop, Barbies, lots of books & misc.

Fri. & Sat. 9-6 188 Palmyra Rd. Huge Garage & Shop Sale!

Black leather couch, love seat & chair w/ ottoman, end tables & coffee tables, glass stereo stands, flat screen TV stand, womens clothes & mens XL clothes, books, Christmas items, 100+ golf clubs, stereo speakers & turntables, shop tools, shop vacs, Craftsman tools, bench grinder, drill press, band saw, jig saw, custom router table w/ Craftsman tool box base, Toro recycler lawn mower, Craftsman lawn roller, four small rolling tool carts, work table, file cabinets, computer printer & flat screen monitor & lots lots more!

No Early Sales!!

Fri. & Sat., 8-12 1307 Tilton Park Drive Toddler bed, car seat, baby swing, girls clothing 9mo2T, boys clothes 24mo-4T. Massage table & chair, bar stools, filing cabinets, misc. household.

Fri. 8-? Sat. 8-12 684 Partridge Pl. (Fox Run Subdv) Girl's clothes, 3mo.-3T, boys 4T6T, highchair, reg. dbl. strollers, stroller, many baby items, holiday décor, bicycles, stove, microwave, & misc. home items.

Sat., 7-1 1689 River Ridge Dr. (off R#2 across from Animal Hosp.)

Guys & Gals Multi-Family Sale Antiques, various electronics, X-box Playstation, 360, rototillers, ladders, engine stand, Ross bicycle, microwave & sm. kitchen appliances, men's jeans, variety women's clothing, girls Jr. name brand clothing, dorm items, bedding, shutter doors, home décor, tons of household items. Don't miss this sale, worth the trip.

Saturday 8 – 1 815 S. Hennepin antiques, car seats, playpen, old cameras, small dog crate & more Saturday 8 – 12 1101 Mary Ave Large Garage Sale Something for everyone, new items to old, clothes to furniture, like new baby clothes, handicap equipment (walkers, canes, crutches) Saturday 8 – 5 Sunday 10 – 4 416 Apple Street Baby stuff, toys, LP's, household.

Lots of clothes in good condition.

Mostly fall/winter.

Adult & kids; LOTS of nb – 3T, some 4T & 5T (boys & girls).

Saturday only! 8-2 815 S. Jefferson (by Ballou Park) women's clothes Lg to XL, nice women's jeans 8 -16, men's clothes Lg, nursing uniforms Lg to XL, light house & duck micollection, crowave, oak full size bed frame, Lg wire dog cage, desk, computer book cases, craft foam wedges, arc welder, 3 sets of clippers & dog blades, Harley motorcycle seat & tool lots of pouch, misc., Half Price on Most Everything!

Saturday only! 8-4 837 N. Ottawa Ave Clothes up to 2x3x, DVD's, CD's, & a lot more!

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Air Cond./Heating FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

815-989-8320

Asphalt

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

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1

Cleaning Service

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026 ➩SIMON MASONARY➩ Brick, Block & Stone Work, Griding & Truckpointing New & Repair NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Chimneys & Foundations Bonded and Ins. ★Free Est.★ Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310

Dumpster Rental

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Furniture Refinished Furniture Restoration Strip, Refinish, Repair Re-glue, Touch-ups.

Custom Woodworking & Finishing Shop Anselmo's Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

Genl. Contracting

Handyman

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Gutters

OCD GREEN CLEANING Wanted: Beautiful homes that need weekly cleaning services.

Call 815-625-5811

Clock/Watch Repair CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Decks ★Siding ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Winter Interior Discounts CC#'s Accepted 815-994-0075

Stump Removal DALE COLLIN STUMP GRINDING 815-564-7892 Insured FREE Estimates Clean Up Available All stumps ground out 8-10 inches below ground.

• Lawn Mowing & Rototilling 20 Yrs. Experience

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

Tree Service

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

70 ft.

A&M TREE SERVICES

Home Improvement REYES REMODELING & DRY WALL Complete Line of Remodeling & Dry Wall •Carpentry •Kitchens •Bath •Basements No Job Too Small! ★40 years★ experience 815-535-8488

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

FALL is the

perfect time to build your garage, addition or Re/Roof, or Reside your home!

Randy L. Moore

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Roofing

Lawn Service Commercial & Residential Includes Mowing Trimming Bushes & Scrubs Leaf mulching & clean-up Call Ethan 815-441-6812

Painting PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Roofing/Siding

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Serving the Sauk Valley Area for over 15 years.

•Garages •Additions •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Gutters •Interior/Exterior •New Construction & Re-Construction Residential, Industrial, Commercial •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Storage

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial * Fully Insured * Hot Water We do everything including house washing, gutters, pool areas, brick/ stone walls, decks & patios and commercial businesses.

Professional industrial equip.

Done right the first time!

Call 815-441-0246

Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Will meet or beat any written tree estimates.

Call 815-718-2997 Now accepting credit/debit cards Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

Reject people and situations that are costing you emotionally and financially.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Learn from the mistakes made by others.

Refrain from doling out cash to help someone else when it’s in your best interest to put money behind improving your quality of life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Steer clear of unpredictable situations and people who are inconsistent or are trying to get something for nothing.

It’s up to you to look for opportunities instead of waiting for them to happen.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Love is highlighted, so focus on important relationships. Don’t be afraid to do things differently or to try something new. Your enthusiasm will inspire others to join you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Emotions will escalate in a certain situation, causing you to take on too much, exaggerate or do something you’ll regret. Say little and concentrate on physical attention and praise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Changes at home will be met with rejection if you do things without getting the go-ahead to proceed first. Prepare and present what you want tactfully.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Force is not the answer. If someone tries to bully you, step back and rethink your next move. Unpredictable people will only deter you from living your dream.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Keep your plans a secret.

Get everything together and prepare a flawless presentation before you share it with anyone. Integrate a healthy diet, sleep and exercise routine into your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- How you present yourself and your abilities will make a difference in the way others treat you. Focus on building a stellar reputation.

Love is on the rise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Control changes taking place at home. You must do your part, stay involved and be willing to compromise in order to keep the peace and stay friendly with everyone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Emotions will escalate when dealing with relationship issues. A short trip or visit to a friend or relative who can shed light on your situation will do you good.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Taking brief trips and sharing your feelings with a loved one will lead to positive changes, good plans and a better home environment.

Make a commitment and put your plans in motion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Helping others will make you feel good, but don’t go overboard. It’s better to offer your time, expertise and good advice, not your hard-earned cash. ©2016 UFS

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TV Repair

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners

The Softener Man 815-323-1622

Repairr on all makes & models Servicce Call Special $19.95!

•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

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Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

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BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677

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IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Power Washing

Serving the Sauk Valley Areas for over 15 years •On the Job Manufactured • Expert Installation •Competitive prices •Best Quality Materials, Guaranteed •5” and 6” Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Remodeling

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

Lawn Care License-Bonded Insured NO JOB TOO SMALL All your home Improvement needs Remodeling of baths, basements & kitchens Custom showers Siding-Decks etc.

815-440-3519

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Over 30 years of experience

Windows

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

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Fri., Sat., Sun. 9am-6pm 1126A Inlet Rd. No pre-sales and no Early Birds please. Take what you want, pay what you can on many items. Lots of FREE stuff!

St. Croix Auburn corn/pellet stove, furniture, bunk beds, household items, dishes, bedding, clothing.

Kitchen cabinets, NEW windows, ceramic tile, deck lumber, oak colonial trim molding, mitre saw, air compressor, nail gun, power washer, power tools, hand tools, metal shelving, crafts, craft supplies, doll house miniatures, 3pc. Bistro patio set, landscaping stepping blocks, stones, gardening tools, gardening pots, much misc.

FALL GARAGE SALES Sept 23- Sept 25 Rock Falls & Sterling Maps @ Shell Stations & Schriners RF Chamber 815-625-4500 www.rockfalls chamber.com

Friday 8-4 & Saturday 8-12 629 & 721 Marsha Lane & 810 Marty Ave. American Girl, Bitty Baby clothes, stroller, sports memorabilia, walkers, Homecoming dresses, clothes all sizes: men, women, girls 10/12 thru juniors, toys, children's Halloween costumes, weight bench, printer stand, file drawers & lots of misc.

Fri. 3-7, Sat. 8-1 612 E. 15th St. 5 family group sale!

Girls clothing sizes 3mo.-5T, some size 6. Boys clothing mostly 8-12.

Baby Gap, Old Navy, Carters, Nike.

Oshkosh, Women's Sm-Lg. jackets, coats and lots of name brand sweaters, jeans and blouses from Loft, Urban outfitters, Express, American Eagle, Old Navy- some are even brand new. Men's lg-Xlg. Clothing and coats.

Purses, wallets, jewelry, nail polish, shoes, bedding, dishes and lots of misc. This is a sale you won't want to miss!

Fri. 8-2, Sat. 8-12 602 16th Avenue Multi Family Sale Lots of Country décor, some apple & Americana. shelves, quilt rack, lots of baskets, holiday decorations, rugs, curtains, household items too many to list.

Bread machine, fall wedding decorations. Lots of clothes, some name brand- all sizes and much, much more!

★Sat. only 8-3★ ★2711 16th Ave.★ Prom/HC dresses, little girl's flower girl dress, Nice Jr.'s, women's, & men's clothing, girl's BB shoes, purses, travel bags, Lia Sophia & other nice jewelry& jewelry boxes, comic books, seasonal items, Set of Christmas dishes, household/kitchen items, cookbooks, knick knacks, gift items, & misc.

Saturday 7-3 1707 E. 2nd St. Don't miss it!!

Something for everyone!

Clothesladies L-Plus sizes, Jr. S-L, name brand girl's 10-14, household, décor, books, toys, games, shoes, doll house, lots of misc.

Even a Bake Sale!

OREGON GARAGE SALES 624

Saturday 8-4 1226 W. Indian Heights Dr. Piano, vintage tables, dishes, glassware, wingback chairs, queen headboard, mattress, box spring & frame, entertainment center, womens clothing & shoes, pictures, frames & misc items.

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Fri. & Sat., 8-2, 2901 A St. Furniture, households, tools, air compressor, grills, signs, John Deere collectible tractors, boat, and much more.

Sat. 8-? Sun. 9-?

1000 Arland St. Tool & Car Parts Sale!

Excel engine hoist, 350 sm. block Chevy eng. w/ trans., 1957 Chevy engine, Craftsman & Kennedy toolboxes, toolboxes, sockets, wrenches, & tons of misc.

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Saturday 8-1 1116 Mary Ave. Baby clothes, name brand adult clothes, housewares, canopy bed set, cameras, saddles & misc items.

Saturday 8-1 2608 E. Hill Dr. ½ Mi. E. of East Coloma School GROUP GARAGE SALE! (Watch for Signs)

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 8-12 Sat. 7-1 1402 E. 18 th St. Gas pump CD holder, books, housewares, collectibles, holiday items, CDs, bookrecords, cases, homegrown catnip, humidifier, quilt, cat items, floor lamp, decorator items, SANTA, heaters, tools, floor jack & misc.

Saturday 9-2 1510 Reno Rd. GARAGE SALE Sewing machine, household items and lots of misc.

★✭★✭★✭★✭★ Fri. 9-5 & Sat. 9-2 1305 6th Ave. No Early Sales Canceled if Rain Queen sz.

Bedroom set, 2011 Cadillac, lots of clothing baby- adult.

Sat. only, 8-2 24230 Hillcrest Drive (Kane Subdv.)

(2) new matching 30” vanitiesincluding granite tops & undermount bowls & matching overjohn cabinet. Pair 15” Cerwin Vega speakers, antique school house desk, tools, contractor table saw, 18” commercial planer with rolling stand, air hockey table, microwave, misc. household items, scooters, air soft guns, gaming chair, pool toys, sleds, snow board. Listed on town wide map.

Saturday 9-5 4404 Emerson Rd. Antiques and old junqueee!

Saturday, September 24th 3901 15th Avenue Sterling (Off Science Ridge Road) 8:00a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Huge MultiFamily Sale Name Brand Women's & Plus Size, Men's, and Children Clothing.

Girls- Toddler Sizes & 10/1214/16 Boys- Fall Clothing 4T/5T, & size 8 Halloween Costumes, Holiday & Primitive Décor, Knick-Knacks, Shoes, Toys & Handcrafted Wooden Furniture Too Many Items to List!

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GUNS & ARCHERY

706

Bernett Cross Bow Red dot site. Hard case, 4 arrows, cranking cock. $300 815-441-7636

APPLIANCES

710

Side by side refrig/ freezer, good cond. $100. 815499-2130.

WOOD / FUEL

746

All Hardwood split, full size, 8 ft. truckload, $90 delivered 815-973-3302

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

Sand Majolica Vase $25 815-4404427 Small Roseville Vase $50 815-4404427 Wrought Iron fireside bench $50 815-440-4427

Sudoku!

Answer on B11

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MANAGER

Why should you choose Ryder?

Ryder Logistics offers a variety of opportunities for everyone. There are wonderful advancement opportunities for all that are interested.

ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS We have multiple entry level jobs available.

Seeking motivated individuals with a good work ethic.

Along with great starting pay and competitive benefits, Ryder is the perfect for anyone that wants to start and build a career.

• Full-Time Positions • Full Benefits Package • 1st & 2nd Shifts

Warehouse and Forklift Operators 1800 Steward Rd. Rochelle, IL 61068

$13.50hr to start plus incentive and shift differential! 4 days a week 10 hours a day!

SM-ST08557-0924

HACCP Coordinator Quality Specialist

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opening for a HACCP Coordinator Quality Specialist at our Nestle Purina facility in Clinton, IA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Primary contact for the factory HACCP development, implementation, review and update. Manage all records, required by regulatory organizations and laws, pertaining to HACCP at the factory.

• Function as a resource in the development, coordination and administering of HACCP related activities as dictated by the HACCP Plan. Also devise a follow up mechanism with each department as a means of ensuring compliance to those HACCP procedures.

• Ensure process for internal verification programs, including the corrective action process as a means to ensure compliance to the HACCP program.

• Ensure process for review of PPSRs and PCRs for potential impacts as related to HACCP change control as appropriate • Be able to develop and present employee-training topics relative to HACCP and HACCP prerequisite programs. Train employees in HACCP, and HACCP Pre-requisite programs.

• Responsible for providing timely feedback to the responsible parties for HACCP compliance.

• Work directly with the engineering and maintenance departments on Sanitary Design of equipment and modifications prior and during installation as it pertains to HACCP Change Control. Perform weekly integrity reviews of production equipment • Be an active member of the Factory Food Safety Team.

• Maintain up to date working knowledge and skill levels in all areas of Food Safety and be capable of informing and directing others with all pertinent changes that affect them.

• Train and supervise all assigned employees and/or direct reports as appropriate.

• Support activities to achieve compliance with the Nestlé Quality Management System requirements and other applicable instructions and standards.

• Primary contact for the factory Food Defense Plan development, implementation, review, and update • Function as a resource in the development, coordination and administering of Food Defense related activities as dictated by the Food Defense Plan.

• Be able to develop and deliver training related to Food Defense. Understand the FDA Food Defense 101 Training, which includes ALERT and FIRST training.

Minimum Qualifications:

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• Education: 2 year degree in Biology, Chemistry, a science degree, or equivalent work experience required.

• Experience: Minimum two years manufacturing environment or equivalent required. Two years Food Safety experience or equivalent preferred. HACCP experience preferred. Food Defense experience preferred.

• Upon Hiring and within a 2 year period: • Certification in HACCP from an approved, accredited organization (approved by the facility’s QA Manager) • Successful completion of ISO 22000/FSSC internal auditor training course by an approved organization (approved by the facility’s QA Manager) • Skills: Computer skills, Microsoft Office experience, strong Excel skills.

• Other: Must be authorized to work in the United States. A policy exists which prohibits hiring of immediate relatives.

All interested applicants must apply online at www.nestlepurinacareers.com Under Job number 1600685 Apply no later than 10/17/16 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Physical, drug screen & alcohol screen may be required

SM-ST08542-0924

Apply today in person or at jobs.ryder.com In the “where” box type “Rochelle” All opens jobs will be listed Click on the BAY VALLEY 5:30-pm-4am Forklift Operator position to apply and select “Apply Now” Req. #2016-32516

Apply online at etnyre.com

E. D. ETNYRE & CO.

1333 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, Illinois M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

The City of Sterling is seeking an experienced I.T. Manager to assume responsibility for managing the municipality’s internal I.T. functions under the supervision of the Police Chief. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design I.T.-related activities for the municipality as a whole. The I.T. Manager will work closely with decision makers in all departments to identify, recommend, develop, budget, implement, and support costeffective technology solutions for all aspects of the City. This person will also define and implement I.T. policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and security. The I.T. Manager provides leadership and direction to other I.T. team members and is accountable for coaching, mentoring, managing, and leading I.T. personnel as well as assisting in helpdesk functions. The position is also responsible for procurement and relationships with outside vendors.

The successful applicant will be highly self-motivated and have significant experience in all I.T. aspects including Exchange, Active Directory, DNS protocols, virtualization, as well as LAN, WAN and VoIP operations. Must pass Criminal Justice Fingerprint/ background check, pass drug screening and hold a valid Illinois Driver’s license.

The City of Sterling offers an excellent work environment, fringe benefits, and IMRF pension. Salary is $57,000-$76,633 DOQ. If interested in this position, please submit a resume and job application to the City Manager’s office, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 or ddillow@sterling-il.gov. All applications must be received by 5pm on October 21, 2016. The City of Sterling is an equal opportunity employer.

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Fall Into A New Career Homecare Sign On Bonuses for RNs $10,000 for two or more years of nursing experience

$2,500

for less than two years of nursing experience

Currently applications for Illinois licensed RNs for Homecare. urrently accepting applicatio At Mercy - Clinton, you'll discover the difference in a health system that can offer: • A faith-based environment and leading national health system • Full tuition paid RN to BSN • New higher wages • Higher BSN pay grade • Comprehensive benefits package • Strong Shared Leadership/Shared Governance • Evidence-based practice and innovation • Nursing recognition; career advancement programs • A patient-centered care delivery system • A supportive team environment that allows you to provide compassionate care to your patients

Apply online at mercyclinton.com or contact Maggie at callagme@mercyhealth.com.

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B10

B10 • SV Weekend FOOD PRODUCE

750

Fairhaven Fruit Farm Fresh picked apples & more: Cortlands, Galas, Golden Delicious & other eating & baking apples.

Also our our Baker's mix.

Local Honey, Caramel, Jams, Dried sweetened Cranberries & Apple Cider. ½ pecks to bushels 1 ½ mi. West of Hwy. 78 on Fairhaven Rd., look for the sign.

Thurs.-Sat. 9am5pm, Sun. 12-5 Closed Mon-Wed 815-499-1856

FURNITURE

755

81” sofa sleeper, red/blue plaid. Very good cond. $60.

815-626-7115.

Antique ¾ Bed $300; 815-284-8321 Celery Green Couch. Like New. $100 815-441-0461

FURNITURE

755

Country Table & 4 chairs $200; table w/ barnwood top $100; barnwood cabinet $75. 815677-5529 Dark brown swivel Lazy Boy recliner. $210. Good cond.

352-638-1344 Estate Sale- New & used furniture, beds & appliances wholesale.

And much more! 815718-4385.

FURNITURE

www.saukvalley.com 755

Solid oak hutch top style dresser, chest of drawers, 1-3 drawer night table. $500 for all.

Call 815-499-8679.

Toddler bed w/ rails, natural color, complete, like new. $45 815-973-5630

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

XLarge tall leather brown lift chair, Like new. $1400 new selling for $750 obo. Text or call 815-590-8479

Oak Broyhill bedroom set, $250 headboard, dresser, & chest 815288-6369

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Oak formal dining room table 7', 6 cane back chairs & china hutch. Very good cond. $300.

815-626-7115.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Australian Sheppard puppies, ready Sept 27th 2F & 5M, Reds & Blacks $400.

View pictures at tradinpost.com 309-897-8477

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!

Healthy Loving Young marble orange/gold Male cat,

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477

Oak Broyhill bedroom set, $250 headboard, dresser, & chest 815288-6369

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

2 Male Kittens need good indoor home.

Can send pictures.

815-590-7625 5 AKC German Sheppard puppies, 3F, 2M. Avail.

Sept. 30. $600 Call or text 815-716-0222

updated on shots and litter trained.

Free to good loving indoor home.

815-622-2622

Two Abandon Cats, free to good indoor home, loving and affectionate 1 brown & white tabby & 1 beautiful orange.

779-861-2154

Young Male Cat, adorable powder grey, up to date on shots and litter trained. Free to good loving indoor home.

815-622-2622

LAWN MOWERS

779

John Deere LT 160, automatic, 2 new back tires, 38” deck. $675/obo.

815-441-3552.

LAWN & GARDEN

781

2006 Toro 50” Rider. 22hp Kohler.

Serviced annually at Ace. $485 815284-3124

Saturday, September 24, 2016

LAWN & GARDEN

781

2009 Agri Fab yard vacuum, 8 hp, 15ft. wand, exc. $600/obo cond., 815-379-2541 Lawn Mower Trailer, tilt dump, Heavy Duty $75 cash 815-9734872

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS 4 Chi. Bears Tickets. Nov. 27th @ Chicago- Titans Also Bears/4-49ers Dec. 4th will sell 2-4 Sec. 122 R-12 $150/ticket 815-718-4647 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.

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WANT TO BUY 795

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950

Free standing basketball hoop $20 815-973-5630

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Slot Machines Wanted By Collector. Working & Not! Also buying old Jukeboxes, Penny Arcade Machines & 10 coke machines.

Fast cash pickup!

Call Mark 314-707-0184.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 165 Electrolux filter bags U & C, $40 815-284-6583 4 graves at Chapel Hill in the Lord's Supper, $550/ea./obo.

Transfer fee involved.

815-734-6473.

Coffee & 2 end tables $50 815-2883688 Craftmatic adjustable electric bed, 39x74, w/ massager, $500 815-762-9964 Electric roaster w/ buffet serving pans $30 815-973-9324

EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

FULL-TIME, PERMANENT HELP WANTED in the Ogle County USDA Farm Service Agency Office, 1 position available.

Hammock & stand (like new) $35 815288-3688 Heavy Duty Work Bench 2 1/2wx4'L $25 815-284-6583 Monaco Dynasty pusher Bus model 8.3 cummins. make offer. $25,000.

815-847-8904 Moving Sale- full size complete bedroom set, 6 drawer w/mirror, dresser electric lift chair. All in exc. cond. Call 815-213-1326 Red oak, white oak, R/S or plain any size. Molding also. 815-847-8904 Strawberry Rhubarb. $2 Ib. Call 815-677-0896

Side by side refrigerator. Excel. cond. $225 Single door refrigerator. Very nice $100 Automatic washer.

Very nice. $75 Microwave. Works great! $50 Air conditioner $45 Computer glass table $15 Grand Father clock $65 4 wrought iron chairs $25 815-994-3339 Used orange – Rachael Ray 9 pc. pan set. $45 815973-5630

NOW HIRING!!!

DELIVERY CREW TEAM LEADER Knie Appliance & TV and Ashley Furniture Home Store has an immediate opening for a Delivery Crew Team Leader. Prior delivery experience preferred and a valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must be neat, professional, be willing to work with people and able to lift furniture and appliances. Other delivery positions are available as well.

Helena Chemical Company, a national agricultural chemical company, has openings for temporary Truck Drivers at our location in Steward, IL. Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, CDL Class A or B. HazMat is Preferred.

Responsibilities: make deliveries, load and unload product, and perform general warehouse duties.

Resumes submitted without a salary requirement will not be considered.

Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background check required.

Giacca double breasted pea coat, women's, $25 815441-4543

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

APPLIANCE & T.V. INC.

Truck Drivers

Submit resumes by mail, email or apply in person Helena Chemical Company 1318 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 Attn: Kenny Gries GriesK@helenachemical.com

Fresh Concorde Grapes off the vine Perrino Vineyards $1.90lb. Dixon 815-857-3118

3614 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 SM-ST09004-0924

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City of Sterling, Illinois is seeking applicants to fill STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER POSITION. Responsibilities include manual work, operating light and heavy equipment, repairing streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, snow and ice removal, carpentry, sewer repair, and general maintenance. Applicant must have a valid drivers license and able to acquire a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement; within 90 days of employment.The City of Sterling offers an excellent work environment, fringe benefits, and IMRF pension.

Resumes or applications and at least three (3) work related references should be addressed to: City of Sterling, Public Works, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081, faxed to (815) 625-1940, OR www.ci.sterling.il.us for an application and emailed to mfarmer@sterling-il.gov by no later than 5:00 PM, October 7, 2016.

Questions concerning this position may be directed to Brad Schrader at (815) 632-6657, or emailed to bschrader@sterling-il.gov The City of Sterling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information visit: www.sterling-il.gov SM-ST08999-0924

Salary range $13.84-24.94 per hour; 40 hours per week, plus benefits.

Application packages are only accepted through

www.USAJobs.gov

between September 19 and October 3, 2016.

A copy of the vacancy announcement will be available at the FSA Office, 213 W. Pines Rd, Suite 1W, Oregon, IL 61061-9093.

Contact: Philip Newendyke 815-732-6127 Ext 2.

Responsibilities include: carrying out general office activities, assisting farmers and landowners with information and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should be motivated and possess excellent human relations skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices is also advantageous.

We recognize and appreciate the benefits of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reflect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

SALES PROFESSIONAL

Machine Operators

STERLING TEAM

Experience includes managing retail office, mentoring staff, ensuring high quality patient care, assisting doctors and working with vision care benefits. Must have a year of college or one year related experience.

Optical experience preferred.

Competitive salary and incentives w/benefits incl 401(k) Attractive hours M - Sat. Please call 1-815-220-0652 and email hr@bardoptical.com

Class A CDL • with Tanker Endorsement & 2 years background necessary.

Local and OTR Drivers needed. Great pay and benefits with driver friendly atmosphere. Late model equipment with dedicated equipment, NO switch seating!

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CALL SATURN FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. AT 630-221-0400 EXT. 516 ASK FOR BARNEY OR EMAIL- bobenauer@sfsd.com ALSO LOOKING FOR OWNER-OPERATORS.

NOW

HIRING

Sterling:

Production Team Lead • Maintenance Tech $24.71/hr Local Entry Level Assembly • Customer Service • Data Entry General Labor in Morrison • Orderfillers Positions in Chadwick

Dixon:

Immediate General Labor $10.35-$11.05 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS DIXON PACKAGING $9.25-$9.65/hr General labor with grain bin experience $11/hr Inspection/visual repackage $10/hr MRP Purchaser pay DOE Medical Billing Clerk Pay DOE

Apply online. Visit: manpowerjobs.com Sterling Office 815.622.2814 Dixon Office 815.288.7800

COMPETITIVE WAGES/SIGN ON BONUS Winning Wheels has openings for Certified C.N.A.’s.

Starting Pay is $11/hr Weekend Warrior Program $12/hour.

Apply online at: www.winningwheels.com Or in person at Winning Wheels 701 E. 3rd St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Pre-employment drug screen, background check SM-ST08858-0924

UPM Raflatac is one of the world’s leading producers of self-adhesive label materials. We supply high-quality paper and film label stock for consumer product and industrial labeling through a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM – The Biofore Company. www.upmraflatac.com

UPM Raflatac’s Dixon, IL facility is seeking

Sales leader with management experience needed for our

TRUCK DRIVERS!

JOIN THE BIOFORE COMPANY!

to be responsible for operating slitting machines and preparing product for shipment to customers; loading and unloading rolls on/off winders, running machines and recording reel transactions; closely monitoring product quality and assuring first-quality material is shipped to customers; reporting machine breakdowns/faults and possible quality defects and other process disturbances to supervisor; reporting process and/or mechanical difficulties; coordinating with supervisor and production planning to optimize material/order flow; assuring adequate operating supplies and informing purchasing of any shortages; and other tasks as specified by the Quality Management System.

Requirements any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School education and 1–2 years work experience in an industrial setting; previous work experience in the paper/converting industry or with web-handling equipment desired; previous slitting/finishing of pressure sensitive label stocks preferred; must work well within a team and have well-developed problem-solving skills, including the ability and willingness to apply a systematic approach to processes; must be computer-literate; basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage; candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to understand and adhere to written work instructions.

Please submit your resume via email to lori.wolber@ upmraflatac.com or apply in person at UPM Raflatac, Inc.,101 East Corporate Drive, Dixon, IL 61021. No phone calls, please. EOE

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2006 Pontiac Torrent, 113K miles, $5,000 815-7185941 2011 Cadillac SRX loaded, leather, sun roof. Asking $21,500. Like new.

39,800mi. Call 815535-1021.

JD suitcase weight off 4430 $100 cash 815-973-4872 John Deere LA with tag & belt pulley. Runs good.

Needs painted. $3200 815-631-9667 Steel front fenders from JD 4430 $50 cash 815-9734872

Caddy DeVille only 62K mi. loaded. All work perfect. Exc. cond.

Must see. $4900.

815-994-1614. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

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Red, 83' Mustang GLX convertible V6, auto. White leather interior, 51k mi. Excellent cond. $5,700 OBO 815-625-7936

Price Reduced!

1999 Buick LeSabre, 140k mi.

Many new parts. $1850 or make offer. 815-677-1637

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2000 Ranger ext. cab, 130K mi. 1 owner. 2 wheel dr.

No rust, runs good. $4,000/obo.

630-842-6331

Offer expires 12/31/16 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

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1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature, 155K mi., black, $3000/obo 815-440-4621

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2000 Chevy S-10 Pick Up 2wd, ext. cab, 115k mi., AT, remote start $3,900 815-625-2915

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2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

iven America’s intense love affair with crossover utility vehicles, or CUVs if you will, there’s an inescapable conclusion once you drive the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and it’s this: Toyota has created the consummate American car.

Like the classic American cruiser, the Highlander Hybrid offers generous space for up to seven passengers with wide, soft comfortable seats that welcome Americans’ ever-expanding waistlines. There are multiple automatic climate controls, as well as heated and cooled seats to keep everyone content. The cabin is quiet, with little engine, road or wind noise to drown out conversation or your favorite Michael Buble track.

And while other crossovers fulfill many of the same requirements, they don’t do it with quiet, confident serenity that makes driving this CUV The Toyota Highlander Hybrid: New classic American cruiser very much the equivalent of a spa escape with four wheels.

V6 and six-speed automatic an improved 3.5-liter directtransmission on all other injection V6, eight-speed That sense of comfort is models.

The four-cylinder automatic transmission and a confirmed once you press the returns 20 mpg city, 25 mpg new sporty SE trim level. A stop/ power button. Not that you’ll highway, while the V6 returns 18 start system is a new option, notice the power coming on; mpg city, 24 mpg highway. and a new safety package will that’s because nothing much be standard. happens as the electric motor Given its meager power, the comes on, but not the gas four-cylinder is best avoided engine. That comes on once as the V6 provides the power The hybrid driveline is so and unobtrusive underway. That’s thanks to the required of a people and cargo smooth you’ll never notice when the Hybrid Synergy Drive system hauler.

Highlander switches from one pairs a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with an electric drive All-wheel drive is available power source to another. When motor-generator that generates with the V6 and Hybrid models, revved, the gas engine emits a operates like many distant murmur as the electric 280 horsepower while returning and an EPA-estimated 27 mpg such systems. Under most motors kick in to add assist. city/28 mpg highway. My own circumstances, the system lead-footed driving returned operates in front-wheel drive.

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When slippage is detected, Other powertrain choices as much as 50 percent of the include a 185-horsepower vehicle’s power can be sent to 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine the rear wheels. teamed with a six-speed automatic transmission on While the test model was a 2016, LE front-wheel drive models, the upcoming 2017 Highlander and a 270-horsepower 3.5-liter receives revised exterior styling,

The compliant suspension does an amazing job of soaking up the worst our crumbling infrastructure can dish out.

But there are noticeable body motions over bumps and body lean through corners. However, the Highlander Hybrid proves to be more capable than you’d expect, carrying it out with a no muss, no fuss attitude. But the car doesn’t reward you as you push it harder. There’s no visceral incentive transmitted to the driver. Instead, you’ll find its soothing personality and surprising abilities put you at ease, soothing out the bumpy There’s enough power for the commute of life. everyday cut and thrust of commuting, but like a classic And once inside the cabin, American car, the Highlander you’ll find it’s the model of a rewards you most when modern, American transporter you handle it smoothly and with a large screen in the center gradually. Like any American of instrument panel to carry out cruiser, there’s sufficient power, any information, navigation lightweight power steering with and entertainment chores. Its somewhat vague on-center feel. design washes out too easily in

bright sunlight however, and the controls on the right side of the screen are a far reach for the driver.

But there’s a thoughtful shelf that can hold small electronic devices with small cord pass through to reach the USB ports below. The cupholders are huge, and the center console is commodious enough to hold a laptop or one of those saddlebags that now pass for women’s purses.

The deep, wide seats prove comfortably soft yet supportive, even after hours of driving. The driving position is fine, but taller drivers will find the throttle if jammed up against the center console, which has hard plastic sides that make long distance driving painful as your knee rests on it. A bit of padding would be most welcome.

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FORE! sale A Polo couple who used to enjoy being in the swing of things is ready let someone else take over

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Bill Burkardt gets ready to tee off on his 79th birthday Tuesday at Edgewood Golf Club, which he owns along with his wife, Beverly. The Burkardts, who also own Burkardt’s LP Gas, are looking to sell the club.

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 @CHeimerman_SVM

POLO – Beverly Burkardt never meant to break her husband’s heart. But there came a point where it was either his heart or the bank.

Bill and Beverly bought Edgewood Golf Club in 2008 and, ever since, foot and cart traffic has thinned. It’s just the nature of the industry, and they’re putting the property on the market.

The nine-hole course sprawls across 75 acres, and comes with 48 relatively new carts, a renovated clubhouse, and a gravel canyon in the back that could be converted into a wedding canyon. Breathtaking views, she said, would be the key to making such a property profitable.

Golf alone just doesn’t cut it anymore – “People

don’t golf as much as they used to,” Beverly, 77, said – so the ideal investor would have a vision to also use the grounds for weddings or other events.

That suitor would also have deep pockets. The Burkardts hope to get at least $550,000 for the property. After all, they’ve sunk an estimated $300,000 into it.

“It breaks my husband’s heart, but I just don’t want to put thousands of dollars into it,” Beverly said. “We could put that money someplace else, for somebody’s education. Last year, I gave him 1 more year. The past 2 years, it’s been 1 more year, and 1 more year.”

This time, it won’t reopen in the spring, she said. It will be open until the weather turns too nasty for golf, and that will be that.

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Salesman has time to share a big fat lie Dear Dave, My wife and I recently sat through a timeshare pitch at my mom and dad’s community as a favor to them. We’re trying to get out of debt and take control of our money, so when the salesman said we could put the whole thing on a credit card, I told him about you and your plan. He said he used to be your personal financial adviser and sold you three timeshares in the past. Is this true, or are timeshares a bad idea?

– Jeremy Dear Jeremy, A timeshare salesman said he had been my personal financial adviser? Wow! It takes real guts, and a bunch of dishonest nerve, to spread that kind of crap around.

No, I’ve never in my life owned a timeshare. I’ve made just about every financial mistake known to man, except that one. I’ve also never made the mistake of having a timeshare salesman as my financial adviser. This sounds like the kind of guy who you know is lying if his lips are moving.

I’m really sorry if your mom and dad already hooked up with this bunch. Timeshares, even with honest salesmen, are just straight-up stupid. Never buy a timeshare! The customer dissatisfaction rate with those things is sky-high, and you’re pretty much stuck once you buy one. They’re almost impossible to sell, because you don’t really own anything.

For the money you spend to buy a timeshare, you could take several nice vacations and stay in some pretty decent places. People get suckered in to these things all the time, Jeremy, but it’s a really bad idea.

Don’t do it!

– Dave

Avoid newlywed house purchases

Dear Dave, Why do you recommend that newlyweds not buy a house during the first year of marriage?

– Laura

The 9-hole Edgewood Golf Course outside of Polo is up for sale. It sprawls across 75 acres and comes with 48 relatively new carts, a renovated clubhouse, and a gravel canyon that could be converted into an ideal spot for weddings.

Dear Laura, Believe it or not, the first year of marriage is pretty tough.

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Oregon veterinary clinic welcomes a new partner

BY CHRIS JOHNSON Shaw Media cxjohnson@shawmedia.com

OREGON – Why own the veterinarian clinic, if you can still enjoy the animals?

Thomas Champley, who’s owned Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic, 1210 Pines Road, for 4 decades, sold his share of the business to coworker Ginger Albano, who’s been there 14 years.

Champley, who started practicing veterinary medicine 45 years ago, will stay on a few days a week.

The building has undergone additions and remodeling, but the goal has always been the same: providing the best care possible for pets.

Veterinarian Thomas Champley holds Apple, and veterinarian Ginger Albano holds Violet at Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic, 1210 Pines Road, Oregon.

Champley sold his share of the Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic to Albano, but will stay on staff and work about 2 days

“We see cats, dogs, and pocket pets,” Champley said. “You need to love animals, and people, to do well as a veterinarian.”

“We do see the exotic pets come into the clinic,” Albano said, including the aforementioned pocket pets – small, caged animals that include hamsters, gerbils, lizards, and snakes.

Large farm animals used to be part of the practice, but the demand for service decreased.

New technology is helping Albano treat all the animals that visit the clinic. Ultrasounds and digital X-rays are among newer diagnostic tools Pines Meadow uses.

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BACK TO SCHOOL WITH RENAISSANCE

The Renaissance program at Bureau Valley High School in Manlius took 45 students on Sept. 7 to the Back to School Tour by Jostens in Washington, Illinois. Student leaders and advisers from multiple schools got together to promote leadership and inspire students to change the culture of their school in a positive way. Speakers from Jostens Renaissance program were Mike Smith and Phil Campbell. Renaissance works to enhance the school climate. Photo submitted by Tori Boyle.

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Nursing students and their significant others participated in an annual support program in August at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon. Traci Snodgrass (from left), Angela Arwine, Ryan Carlson, and Bethany Carlson were among those attending. Photo submitted by Christina Pilling.

Support offered to families DIXON – The Sauk Valley Community College nursing department had its annual Significant Other Support Group meeting in August to foster an atmosphere of support among all parties involved with the students.

Thirty-nine students were joined by their significant other support people to learn about the four avenues of support, set goals for success, and

hear recent graduates share their recommendations.

Tours of the labs also took place, and the healthcare manikin “ouched” and vomited.

Ryan Carlson, earning a 2015 associate degree in nursing; Angela Arwine, a 2016 licensed practical nurse; and Traci Snodgrass, a 2013 ADN, advised perseverance, avoiding procrastination, and connecting

with faculty and the SVCC dean of health professions, Janet Lynch.

All graduates shared what doors have been opened for them since graduation and how their lives have been transformed. Door prizes were donated by more than a dozen employers and college resources to cap off the event.

Contact Janet Lyncy at janet.l.lynch@svcc.edu for more information.

Flu clinics throughout area OREGON – Seasonal flu quadrivalent vaccinations for adults and children will be offered

by Ogle County Health Department.

The adult clinics are: Tuesday: 9 a.m. to noon at Mount Morris Senior Center health fair, 9 E. Front St. Oct. 7: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rock River Center wellness fair, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon Oct. 17: 9 a.m. to noon, Hub City Senior

Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle Oct. 19: 9 to 11 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St. Oct. 25: 1 to 3 p.m., Countryside Village Apartments, 907 N. Pines Road, Oregon Oct. 27: 12:30 to 2 p.m., Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon Children and adults, walk-in clinics: Oct. 3: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., health depart ment, 907 W. Pines

Road, Oregon Oct. 5: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., health depart ment, 903 C S. Seventh St., Rochelle Oct. 24: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., health department, Oregon Oct. 26: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., health department, Rochelle The cost for a vaccination is $35. For information or to schedule an appointment for other times, call the health department at 815-732-7330, ext. 301.

STERLING – The YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 421 First Ave. encourages everyone to build a Wall of Peace with them for this year’s celebration of the annual YWCA Week Without Violence.

The local observance of this national event will kick off Oct. 8 during the United Way Chili CookOff, where the YWCA will build the Wall of Peace from “bricks” created by groups in the community. It will showcase the positive things already happening in the Sauk Valley and what people can achieve through unity and peace.

The YWCA would like community groups, businesses, churches, schools, and organiza-

tions to create bricks made from cardboard boxes about the size of a shoe box. Each brick should be decorated with a peace or non-violence theme and also can a include group or company name and logo. If using a shoe box, it is requested that the lid be secured.

Completed bricks may be delivered to the YWCA during the week of Oct. 3-7 or may be brought to the YWCA Oct. 8 at cookoff. The Wall of Peace will be displayed there.

Later, parts of it will travel to events and locations throughout the Sauk Valley.

Groups that would like to have a visit from and a presentation about the

Wall of Peace, can contact the YWCA to arrange one. Presentations for all age groups, from elementary school and up, are available.

Since 1995, the YWCA Week Without Violence has allowed YWCAs nationwide and across the world to highlight practical, sustainable alternatives to violence in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. The week challenges everyone to imagine a week without violence, and take steps to make it happen.

For more information or to schedule a wall visit, call the YWCA at 815-625-0333 or check the YWCA Facebook page.

IN BRIEF SVCC sponsoring Southwestern trip

drain issue with rain water run-off and landscape the area behind the block retaining wall facing Main DIXON – Sauk Valley Street. The cost will be Community College, 173 state Route 2, is organizing approximately $2,000. The a trip in 2017 to New Mexi- library has received $250 toward the project, and co during spring break. asks village residents if they A preview will be at 6 can help. p.m. Tuesday in Room Phase 2, planned for 1K4, with presenter and spring, will be more labor guide, David Buchen. intensive, – hauling old The group will travel by train March 3 to the South- rocks and dirt out of the west, and will return March area and laying down fresh dirt to plant grass. Once 11 by air into Chicago O’Hare International Airport. established, planting beds, Sixteen places are available. bushes, trees, seating Call 815-835-6212 to areas, and a picnic table register for the preview or to may be added. request an itinerary.

To help financially or for more information, contact a board member or call the Area lot project library at 815-379-2159.

plans formulated

WALNUT – Walnut Public Library would like to turn its unused parking space behind the building into a green space for quiet reading, a quick rest while walking, a shady spot to enjoy lunch, or a picnic supper.

The library is working with Elite Landscape of Princeton and will space out the project over a 3-year period.

Phase one will handle a

Certification class for food services ROCK FALLS – A food service sanitation manager certification course will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at Rock Falls Community Building, Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce office, 601 W. 12th St. This is a state-approved, 8-hour course for Illinois Food Safety Certification.

The $125 training covers both renewal and new certifications. The test is at 4 p.m.

For more information or to obtain registration forms, contact David K. Williams at williamsclasses@gmail.com or call 309-203-8346.

Mountain biking time at local park DIXON – Rock River Valley Bicycle Club’s fall event, Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Lowell Park nature center, 2114 Lowell Park Road.

This is an opportunity to introduce kids and families to the sport. Bicycle and helmet safety checks, skills courses, presentations, group trail rides, and prizes will be part of the day.

Those attending are asked to bring their own bike, helmet, water bottle, closed toe shoes and appropriate riding clothes.

Parents can ride with their kids. Waivers are required.

Donations will be accepted by the Dixon Park District. For information go to rrvbc.bike or Facebook or call Tim at 815-288-4357.

OIL PAINTING LESSONS AVAILABLE

Eagle’s Nest Art Group will offer an oil painting class from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 through Nov. 8 at its second-floor studio in Conover Square Mall, 201 N. Third St., Oregon.

The cost is $30 for 12 hours of instruction by Carol Ubben. The format is one-on-one, and is open painters from beginners to advanced. Students bring their own materials. Class size is limited. To sign up or for a supply list, contact Ubben at theubbens@gmail.com or 815-734-6594. Photo submitted by Marsha Behrens.

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COLOMA PARK DISTRICT CO-ED SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE WINNERS The results are in for the Co-ed Church Slow Pitch Softball League at Coloma Township Park District in Rock Falls. One-Eighty Church was first in the league and the A postseason tournament. They are (kneeling, from left) Rob Charleston, Rachel Charleston, Ray Charleston Jr., Stephanie Echebarria, and Jamie Mosher; and (standing) Scott Jesiolowski, Dillon Stoner, Austin Kepler, A.J. Glassburn, L.J. Pritchard, Taylor Eikenberry, Russell Blasé, Matt Hudgin, and Donald Kramer. Not pictured are Sierra Skaff, Caitlyn Thompson, and Craig Sheiley.

Photos submitted by the park district.

New Life Lutheran Church was second in the league and third in the A postseason tournament. Team members are (kneeling, from left) Bryan Berogan, Zach Sandrock, Rob McCann, Ali Johannsen, Michael Clark, Joe Schneiderbauer, and Nick Pepper; and (standing) Chris Johannsen, Ashlea Anderson, Ben Anderson, Allen Przysucha, Nicole Renner, Jason Springman, Lynnsey Leigh, Mike Schneiderbauer, and Todd Pope; Not pictured are Angie Persico, Jillian Stange, Brad Cushman, Daniel Moore, Mark Von Holten, and Sheryl Von Holten.

The team of Harvest Time Church took third in the league and second in the A tournament. They are (front row, from left) Isabella Thorton, batboy Landon Kukowski, Myles Kukowski, Trenton Ratliff, Andrew Kobbeman, and Michael Kobbeman; (middle row) Tim Dettman, Dawn Thornton, Erik Peterson, Callie Gottemoller, Kristina Kaecher, and Breannna Holloway; and (back row) Nick Byington, Sterling Thornton, Jordan Wakely, Doug Kolb Jr., Ken Boone, Jacob Fredrickson, and Daniel Fredrickson. Not pictured are David Gottemoller, Adam Dettman, and Edith Conales.

In the B postseason tournament, First Church of the Nazarene was first. They are (kneeling, from left) Chad Hartman, Jaime Blakeslee, Amy Biagioni, Kayleigh Leddy, Hannah Escamilla, Aaron Harrison, and Dallas Jones; and (standing) Kevin Smetters, Sam Gray, Joseph Ferlaunte, Jason Roe, Cory Bradshaw, Grant Jacoby, Scott Hesser, John Staranko, Brodie Sharp, and Randy Lindgree. Not pictured are Jake Nelson, Julie Jansen, Scott Whalen, and Steve Ogar.

Abiding Word Church placed second in the B postseason tournament. Team members are (kneeling, from left) Ozell Taylor, Shirley Bender, Jennifer Cooper, Dolores Montanez, Kaylyn Booker, and Lauren Fritz; (middle row) Shawn Fritz and Todd Waninger; and (standing) Nathan Wright, Jack Skrogstad, Ali Messina, Geoff Bork, Jason Schneider, Ricky Morrison, Christopher Dingley, Shawn Porter, and Gary Miller; Not pictured are Johnny Olalde, Brandon Morris, and the Rev. Scott Porter.

In third place during the B postseason tournament was Wesley United Methodist Church. Team members are (front row) Jack Osbourne; (middle row, from left) Louis Quick, Mike Ceruzzi, Tootie Ceruzzi, Maddox Osbourne, Nancy Pitsch, and Sue Hayes; and (back row) Bob Allen, Ryan Blackburn, Reid Blackburn, Simon Moore, Nick Ceruzzi, Jeff Cedro, Josh Osbourne, and Matt Wendelken. Not pictured are the Rev. Wesley Dickson, Tim Turffs, Kris Noble, Wes White, Nick Papoccia, Holly Vrttel, Terry Marquez, and Johanna Cravatta.

St. John Lutheran Church’s team was fourth in the league. They are (kneeling, from left) Gary Smith, David Adams, Trevor Sisson, Stephanie Kester, Gabi Trujillo, and Nadia Trujillo; and (standing) Connor Sisson, Ben Lightner, Steven Kester, Brian Lahman, Carter Ames, and Joey Thibodeaux. Not pictured are Erica Armstrong and William Grim.

Wanted: Photos from you A scrapbook is a book with blank pages, and that’s what our Scrapbook page is without your pictures. We want to fill the page with images that capture lives in the Sauk Valley. They can be submitted by email to photos@saukvalley.com or can be taken to the Sterling and Dixon offices.

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CELTIC DANCERS PERFORM IN IOWA

The Celtic Rhythm Dancers, an Irish and Scottish dance team from Mount Morris, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, and Sterling, performed Sept. 17 at the Quad Cities Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Davenport, Iowa. The dancers are (from left) Skyler Paarmann, Kaitlyn Drew, Lydea King, Whitnie Garriott, Emma Wilson, Abby Aitken, Brooke Wilson, Jenica Francis, and Megan Christensen. This was the team’s fourth year at the event. Photo submitted by Natalie Kosier.

Tales to be told during walk Recycling drop-off planned STERLING – Whiteside County Genealogists and Sterling Public Library will have their annual cemetery walk Oct. 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery inside Riverside Cemetery, 1908 E. Third St. Guided tours will be at 1:30, 2, and 2:30 p.m. James Mocklin will provide a horse and four-passenger buggy for those with difficulty standing. Other vehicles also will be available.

A bugler from Rock Falls American Legion will perform “Taps” at the end of the walk.

Among local figures to be

featured this year are: B.A. Forster, who became part-owner of Eureka Manufacturing in Rock Falls, and who refused to produce some of Henry Ford’s cars even though he came here to visit Carl Gartner with Gartner’s Shoe Store in Sterling William Flock, a prominent businessman and Sterling’s last surviving Spanish-American War veteran The Lazio family, who immigrated from Italy and ran a confectionery business

Annette Cramberg, an ensign in the Navy during World War II Anyone who has stories about the people listed is welcome to contact Marilyn in the genealogy and local history department at the library, 102 W. Third St. or 815-6251370.

In the genealogist room at the library, the genealogists and the library have made available two ancestry.com computers for use by researchers at no charge. For more information and hours, call the above number.

ing. Children’s books, such as storybooks and prereaders, are sought. Books suitable for all elementary grade ages plus pre-teen also are needed. All donations may be hardcover or paperback.

Magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks, moldy or dirty books will not be accepted.

Writing course designed for life

IN BRIEF Details available on adult protection DIXON – A presentation on the Adult Protective Services program will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Lifescape Community Services in Sterling will present the talk. LCS is the Illinois Department on Aging’s designated Adult Protective Services provider for Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties.

Staff investigate allegations of abuse of seniors and those 18 to 59 with disabilities.

For more information, call the center at 815-2889236.

Event to feature Chicago comedian

ROCHELLE – Evening with Tim Clue, a benefit for Pegasus Special Riders of Oregon, will be Oct. 22 at Abraham’s Bar and Grill, 1127 N. Seventh St. Appetizers will be served at 6 Odell library needs p.m., with a steak dinner gently-used books at 7. Clue, a Tim MORRISON – Odell Pubcomedian, Clue lic Library and the Odell playwright, Public Library Friends’ and director Group is readying for the from Chicago, will perform annual book and bake sale at 9. He trained at Second Nov. 5.

City in Chicago and has Gently-used books will be performed stand-up comaccepted until Oct. 31 at edy for decades. He also the library, 307 S. Madison is a humorous motivational St. speaker and corporate New books for adults and entertainer. children will be purchased Tickets are $60, which with the proceeds. includes dinner.

All genres are needed: Pegasus is a therapeutic westerns, mysteries, horseback riding facility for romance, espionage, scithose with special needs. ence fiction, biography, Registration is due by history, travel, religion, gar- Oct. 17; to sign up, call dening, health, and cookPegasus at 815-973-3177.

Chapter Two will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. each Monday, Oct. 17 to Nov. 28, except Oct. 31, at Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. This series will explore how to start sharing a life story, including writing sessions and activities.

The public is welcome; the series can be joined at any time.

Registration is required; go to https://web.exten sion.illinois.edu/registratio n/?RegistrationID=14993 or contact Karla Belzer at kbelzer@illi nois.edu or 815-632-3611.

Naturalists ready to teach star lore MORRISON – Participants can explore the night sky from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 at Morrison-Rockwood State Park Marina & Restaurant, 18301 Lake Road.

University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will take those attending on a tour of the solar system to discover the stars and hear stories about the constellations. Attendees will make their own star chart and will be instructed on how to identify stellar objects.

Registration is not necessary.

MOUNT CARROLL – Northwest Illinois residents and businesses will have a recycling day from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 1 at the Carroll County Highway Department building, 10735 Mill Road.

Several categories collected include fees to cover a portion of recycling processing and transfer expense.

They are: Electronics with screens of any kind will be $20 fee per item, and includes computer monitors and screens, laptops, and all types of televisions.

Large household appliances will be accepted for $10 per

item and include refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and microwaves.

Compact and large fluorescent bulbs also will be accepted; bulbs shorter than 4 feet are $1 each, and more than 4 feet, $2 each.

Other items accepted at no charge are: Desktop computer towers (no screens), VCRs, DVD players, printers, keyboards, mice, cords, cables, phones, radios, speakers, copiers, and cellphones.

Small household appliances – vacuum cleaners, coffee and bread makers, toaster

Contest open to student writers SPRINGFIELD – Students in fourth through 12th grades can enter the 2017 Letters About Literature national reading and writing contest.

Participants read a book, poem, or play of their choice, and write a letter to the author about how the work changed their life or view of the world.

They can enter on their own, or through their schools, libraries, or other youth organizations.

Level I is for students

in fourth through sixth grade, Level II is for those in seventh and eighth grades, and Level III for ninth through 12th grades.

One Illinois winner will be picked for each level and will receive $200.

Teachers of the winning students will receive $100 to purchase materials for their school library. Winners and teachers will be able to attend an awards ceremony in Springfield, and state winners’ letters will be forwarded for national judging.

The Dollar General Lit-

eracy Foundation and the Library of Congress are funding the competition, through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Illinois Center for the Book program.

Entry deadlines are Dec. 2 for Level III and Jan. 9 for levels I and II. State winners will be announced in April.

Contact Bonnie Matheis at bmatheis@ ilsos.net or 217-5582065, or visit cyber driveillinois.com/ departments/library/ center_for_the_book for submission details.

Foster parent applicants sought OTTAWA – Applications for families to provide foster care for children with complex medical needs are being accepted by Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley.

Foster Care is a program for children in state custody who are unable to remain safely in their home. The children live with a family which provides a nurturing and supportive home. Foster parents must be at least

21, stable, and law-abiding.

The medical needs cover a wide range of pediatric conditions, such as prematurity, metabolic and genetic disorders, or significant cognitive or developmental delays.

Those interested in becoming licensed must complete Department of Children and Family Services Parent Resources for Information Development Education training, CPR

DIXON PARK DISTRICT ADULT MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE RESULTS

Quality Built Buildings’ team took first place in the Dixon Park District Adult Men’s Softball League and tournament. Photos submitted by the park district.

ovens, small saws, drills, holiday lights, and hair dryers.

All types of alkaline, lithium, rechargeable, and large lead-acid vehicle and machinery batteries, and unwanted prescription medications.

Small and large metal items such as bicycles, swing sets, metal shelving, metal cabinets, lawn and garden tractors, lawn mowers, metal furniture, and outdoor grills.

For more information, email Mark Maidak at the Jo-Carroll Solid Waste Agency, mwmai dak@gmail.com or call 815-541-8183.

and first aid, and childspecific medical training.

They must be able to care for the children and provide transportation to all appointments.

To date, the bureau has about 440 children in foster care, with 250 foster parents. Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties are in its territory.

For more information, call Tonya Beets at 815316-1989.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Emerson Harlow Port

Diann Exner of Morrison.

Paternal great-grandparents are Jan Roggy and Alexa DelaFuente and Larry Roggy, both of MorKeith Port of Sterling are the rison. parents of a daughter born at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 30, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Maizey Lu Stingley Ashley Olson and Dylan Sterling.

Emerson Harlow Port Stingley of Sterling are the weighed 6 pounds, 15 parents of a daughter born ounces at birth and was 20 at 5:06 p.m. Aug. 13, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in inches in length.

Sterling.

Maizey Lu Stingley Kyson Edward weighed 8 pounds, 6 ouncHockman es at birth and was 21 inchTaylor Weeks and Kaleb es in length.

She is welcomed by MaleiHockman of Morrison are the parents of a son born ya Villa, 5.

Maternal grandparents at 1:58 p.m. Sept. 2, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in are Robert Schweickert of Prophetstown and Peggy Sterling.

Kyson Edward Hock- Olson of Indian Rocks, Florman weighed 8 pounds, 5 ida. ounces at birth and was 22 Paternal grandparents are Kimberly Stingley and Carl inches in length.

Maternal grandparents Stingley, both of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandare Melanie Weeks and Edward Weeks Jr., both of mother is Nancy Insley of Rock Falls.

Morrison.

Paternal grandmother is Jennifer Hopkins of FrankJames Kennedy lin, Georgia.

Flohr Maternal great-grandparents are Gloria and Edward Bailey Work and Tyler Weeks and Nancy and Larry Flohr of Rock Falls are the parents of a son born at 9:23 Pape, all of Morrison.

Paternal great-grandpar- p.m. Sept. 6, 2016, at CGH ents are JoAnne Hockman Medical Center in Sterling. of Franklin, Georgia, and James Kennedy Flohr Gerald Hockman of Clin- weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and was 21 ton, Iowa.

Maternal great-great- inches in length. grandmother is Sue Pape of Maternal grandparents are Shelley Wilcox and Phil Morrison.

Work, both of Owen, Wisconsin.

Leddie Ann Roggy Paternal grandmother is Haley M. Paone and Jeff Carol Flohr of Oak Creek, S. Roggy of Sterling are the Wisconsin. parents of a daughter born Maternal great-grandparat 8:15 a.m. Aug. 15, 2016, ents are Karen Wilcox and at CGH Medical Center in Alva Wilcox, both of ChipSterling. pewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Leddie Ann Roggy Paternal great-grandparweighed 6 pounds, 14 ents are Cindy Kennedy ounces at birth and was 20 and Kenneth Kennedy, inches in length. both of Dixon.

She is welcomed by Leeland Roggy, 1.

Hazel Marie Maternal grandparents Perales are TJ Paone and Darla Paone, both of Sterling.

Nichole Marie Dugger and Paternal grandparents are Shawn E. Perales of Rock Michelle McDonnell and Falls are the parents of a Mark McDonnell, both of daughter born at 10:54 a.m.

Morrison.

Sept. 8, 2016, at CGH MediMaternal great-grandpar- cal Center in Sterling. ents are Terry Schultz of Hazel Marie Perales Rock Falls, Tony Paone and weighed 7 pounds, 6 ouncCathy Paone, both of Ster- es at birth and was 20 inchling, Connie Jones and Gil es in length.

She is welcomed by CamJones, both of Sublette, and

eron Dugger, 11, and Jaylee Dugger, 9.

Maternal grandparents are Thomas Dugger Sr. and Candy Dugger, both of Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandparents are Dale Sigel and Johnnie Sigel, both of Rock Falls.

Theodore Robert Johnson Kaylyn Anger and Brandon W. Johnson of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 2:03 p.m. Sept. 8, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Theodore Robert Johnson weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces at birth and was 23.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Ron and Crystal Anger of Rock Falls.

Paternal grandparents are Don and Clarise Henson of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are Dale and Jacklin Bales of Rock Falls and Ron and Judy Anger of Galena.

Paternal great-grandmother is Ruth Hunsberger of Sterling.

She is welcomed by Macayleigh Smith, 14, Payhton Smith, 12, and Korbyn Smith, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Wendy Felder and Tony Felder of Rock Falls and Corey Carter of Florida.

Paternal grandparents are the late Harley Dean Smith and Rose Ann Chapps.

Bennet Aaron Fassler

Elizabeth and Aaron Fassler of Dixon are the parents of a son born at 12:10 p.m. Sept. 7, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Bennet Aaron Fassler weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces at birth and was 19.5 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Paul and Laura Kibble of Dixon.

Paternal grandparents are Francis and Raeann Fassler of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandparents are Betty Kibble of Dixon and Mike and Sue Edmunds of Jackson, Missouri.

Paternal great-grandfaJovie Rae Flick ther is Walter Fassler of Devon and Aaron Flick of Dixon.

Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 3:10 p.m.

Jacob Alan Sept. 7, 2016, at CGH MediVanDrew cal Center in Sterling.

Jovie Rae Flick weighed 10 Brittany and Matthew pounds, 4 ounces at birth VanDrew of Morrison are and was 23 inches in length. the parents of a son born Maternal grandparents at 2:11 p.m. Sept. 13, 2016, are Kerry Carbaugh and at CGH Medical Center in Laura Carbaugh, both of Sterling.

Sterling.

Jacob Alan VanDrew Paternal grandparents are weighed 9 pounds, 9 ouncJack Flick and Susan Flick, es at birth and was 21 inchboth of North Ridgeville, es in length.

Ohio.

Maternal great-grandpar- He is welcomed by Wayents are Eva Carbaugh of lon VanDrew, 1.

Coleta and Laverne Nowak Maternal grandparents and Ray Nowak, both of are Rich Criss and Lynelle Criss, both of Morrison.

Sterling.

Paternal grandmother is Sue Temple of Davenport, Teagan Jolynn Iowa.

Smith Maternal great-grandStephanie Carter and parents are Richard “Dick” Deannie Smith of Rock Falls and Irma Bland and Sharon are the parents of a daugh- Criss, all of Fulton. ter born at 4:10 p.m. Sept. Paternal great-grandpar13, 2016, at CGH Medical ents are Dalbert and Jean Temple of Fulton.

Center in Sterling.

Teagan Jolynn Smith Maternal great-greatweighed 6 pounds, 15 grandmother is Sylvia ounces at birth and was Criss of Lansing, Michi19.5 inches in length. gan.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Today Red Cross blood drive, 7-11 a.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382.

Overeaters Anonymous, 9 a.m., Gateway Faith Fellowship parsonage, 701 14th Ave., Fulton, 563321-8577.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, 9 a.m., open; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, in the back of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-5353748, 24-hour hotline 844-6787684.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5 p.m., lower-level entrance, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll, 630-709-7807.

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

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

Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; noon, open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St., Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-9736150.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St. Monday Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815-6250338.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-626-2230.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m.,

open, Methodist church, 402 First Ave., Forreston.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, step, closed; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Dixon Rotary Club, noon, Mama Cimino’s, 104 S. Peoria Ave., Melissa, 815-284-5287.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., open, beginners, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Sunshine meeting, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Crochet-Knitting Club, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, 1 p.m., 409 Avenue F, Sterling, 815-625-1622.

Whiteside County Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1:30 p.m., Coventry Village, 612 W. 23rd St., Sterling.

TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, 4:30 p.m. meeting; 5:30 p.m. weigh-in, 6 p.m. meeting, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle.

TOPS Chapter IL 634 meeting, 4:30 p.m., 205 S. Walnut St., Franklin Grove.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 902 W. 12th St., Rock Falls; John Mattingly, 815-631-3896.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Crossroads Community Church, 201 W. Market St., Morrison; Penny, 815-590-8003.

Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., Beelendorf’s Deli, 204 W. 10th St. Rock Falls Optimist Club, 6:30 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2200 First Ave. Byron Fire Protection District Trustees, 7 p.m., district headquarters, 123 N. Franklin St. Rock River Interfaith Peace Action Group, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling, 815-625-4657, public welcome.

Mount Carroll Monday Night Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Church of God, 816 Clay St., Mount Carroll.

815-284-3444.

Lee, Whiteside Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, 7 p.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 N. U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Tampico Lions Club, 7 p.m., Good Times, 106 N. Main St. 815438-2789.

Sauk Valley Al-Anon GroupAlateen, 7 p.m., back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, study, Elim Reformed Church parsonage, 140 S. Church Road, Kings.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Eells Room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 207 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (3), First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St., Savanna.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., open, 217 N. Hickory St., Shannon.

Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

Mexican Train dominoes, Wii Bowling, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Kings in Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Euchre lessons and games, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Register: 815-622-9230 or 828-461-7979.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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

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THANK GOODNESS

River Sweep board thanks all who helped ANGELA MAHONEY Oregon

The Rock River Sweep Organization would like to thank each and every volunteer who came out the morning of Sept. 10 for the Oregon Area Rock River Sweep and walked through the rocks, grass, and mud, as well as all of the boaters who stayed out in the rain hauling loads of waste.

A special thanks to those who sorted each and every bag of waste to separate out the recyclables. Even though we still swept quite of bit of waste from the river, there seems to be less and less garbage each year.

We ARE making a difference, thanks to all of you!

We also would like to thank the Oregon area sponsors, because without your generosity and help, we could never make this possible.

Thank you to the Ogle County Highway Department, Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, Oregon Park District, White Pelican Canoe Rental, Oregon Together, Rock River Times, Casey’s General Store, and the Rock River Trail Initiative.

Oregon Mayor Ken Williams and City Councilman Terry Schuster,Grant Afflerbaugh, and Rick O’Neil of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Sheriff Brian VanVickle and Lt. Brian Ketter, the Oregon and Batavia Boy Scouts, and Oregon High School National Honor Society also came out to volunteer.

The sweep resulted in about 50 volunteers cleaning up a 9-mile stretch of the Rock River resulting in removing three barrels, two garbage cans, a duck decoy, wading pool, several base balls and a softball, five tires, lumber, and many other miscellaneous and interesting items. We also filled one dump truck full of recyclable items, and one and a half dump trucks full of waste!

Again, thank you to all who helped make the eighth annual Rock River Sweep a success.

Note to readers: Angela Mahoney wrote this letter on behalf of the Rock River Sweep Board, whose members are Mahoney, Mark Nehrkorn, Steve Rypkema, and Kayla Raper, all of Oregon.

Salute to Fall Fest supporters and veterans TRACEY MONTGOMERY Dixon

Representing this year’s committee for the Sauk Valley Veterans Fall Fest, I want to extend our thanks to so many people

who helped to make it such a success.

First of all, thanks to our volunteers who did an amazing job even in the midst of some rain while setting up.

Thanks to all the individuals and companies that contributed their time, food, and financial support.

A special thanks goes out to Patrick Quinn and Shiloh (his comfort dog), Dennis Hayes for an interesting demonstration of his World War II paratrooper apparatus, Tom Bushman and Mike Cecchetti for their stunning Wall of Flags display, the attendance of Dixon VFW Color Guard, and, most of all, the Dixon Park District for being such a generous host of John Dixon Park and much, much, more.

Last but not least, thanks to our veteran heroes who made our day so memorable by attending the event.

The volunteers of the Sauk Valley Veterans Fall Fest already are making plans for next year’s event. We hope to see even more veterans.

Thank you, and God bless you all for your service.

Tennis club appreciates local support LINDA WEGNER Dixon

On behalf of the Emma Hubbs Tennis Club, I would like to express our thanks to all those who made the 26th annual Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic a success again this year.

We appreciate our sponsors and individual donors. We especially want to thank Ron Keith of All-Safe Storage and Chris and Nancy Hammitt of Hammitt State Farm Insurance for being our largest corporate sponsors.

The players, families, Dixon Park District staff, and volunteers all are commended for making this event happen this year even with Emma’s absence.

Thanks to Dixon Rural Fire Department for giving us space for our family picnic when weather threatened.

We thank Sauk Valley Media for the great coverage and photos.

Also, the “Emma Strong” T-shirt campaign proved to be a huge success. With T-shirts sold and many small contributions from all over the U.S., we were able to donate $1,177 to Emma’s care.

Thanks to all who donated, purchased shirts, and posted photos online. Emma enjoys each and every message.

Well wishes, cards and photos may be posted to Emma Hubbs Tennis Club Facebook page or sent to Emma Hubbs, Pinecrest Manor, 414 Wesley Ave., Mount Morris, IL 61054.

A sincere thank you to all.

Note to readers: Linda Wegner is president of the Emma Hubbs Tennis Club.

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

Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815-625-4500.

Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m., rain or shine, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, 815-564-7427.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Tampico Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Reagan Park, Main and Glassburn streets, 815-718-0818.

Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.noon, courthouse lawn, South Fifth Street, Oregon.

Smartphone photography workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center, 7071 Riverview Road, Thomson. Registration: 815-273-2732, ext. 116.

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

Sunday Euchre tournament, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Monday Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,

Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton

Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

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

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:308:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-6228838.

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Sister marrying loser needs get much support Dear Abby: My sister, “Dawn,” recently got engaged to a man I detest.

They have been dating for 2 years.

I don’t trust him, and I believe he is controlling her. He has lied to me and to my parents, and has strained Dawn’s relationship with our family by constantly making her choose between either him or us.

Dawn worked hard to earn her master’s degree and now is earning a great salary; her fiance has no education beyond high school, constantly switches jobs, and uses my sister for financial support.

I have spoken to her multiple times in the past

dearABBY Dear Abby is written

by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips. The column is provided through Universal Uclick.

about my concerns, and at one point made it clear that I wouldn’t attend her wedding. Now that Dawn has decided to move forward with the relationship, am I required to go?

My parents, despite not supporting my sister’s marrying this man, still plan to attend and are urging me to go. I don’t

think I can stomach seeis, while I am good at all ing it. What do I do? activities from school to – Opposed in New York sports to games, my brother struggles at everything.

Dear Opposed: Go to I believe he is as bright as the wedding. If this man most kids, but he knows is as awful as you say he he has to work harder than is, your sister is going to I do. need all of the support He is very competitive, she can get from people especially at board games. who love her. One of the I can beat him whenever I things that insecure, con- want to, but occasionally trolling men try to do is I’ll let him win. The trouble isolate their victims. Letis, he makes such a big ting Dawn know that you deal when he “beats” me. love her and always will He becomes obnoxious be there for her will make and won’t stop bragging, it much harder for her and it drives me crazy. I husband to do. don’t want to break my brother’s spirit, but on the Dear Abby: I am an other hand, I don’t want to eighth-grade boy with a give him a false sense of his sixth-grade brother. He is abilities. How do I handle a nice kid and we get along this? really great. The problem – Big Brother

PARK NAMED FOR TAMPICO MAN

Dear Big Brother: You seem to be a very nice young man. Please reread the third sentence of your letter. Then, for a moment, put yourself in your brother’s shoes. You are older, better at sports and learn more easily.

Imagine how that must make him feel. When he has an occasional victory, you shouldn’t be resentful if he decides to crow about it. To him it’s a very big deal. It may make it easier for you to tolerate if you remember that and keep your sense of humor, because this, too, will pass.

Dear Abby: What’s the appropriate response in a social situation when

you’re introduced to a person you have met several times before, but they act like it’s the first time? I usually just smile and play along, but now I’m starting to feel like it’s intentional. Am I that forgettable?

– Forgettable in Nevada Dear Unforgettable: I doubt it. My advice is to be polite. The next time it happens, smile warmly and say, “We’ve met.

Nice to see you again, ‘Gloria.’” And then move on.

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

IN BRIEF Ice cream with history at library

Pines LaBranche, 610 S. Division Ave. The cost is $8 per ticket; none will be sold at the door. For tickets, call Noralee Gray at 815-9462476 or Mary Williams at 815-946-2926.

PRINCETON – Bill Sisler will talk about Sisler’s Ice Cream of Ohio at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Princeton Public Library, 698 E. Peru St. The program will include details about the history of this family-owned business, advances in the process of producing ice cream, and samples.

For more information, go to theprincetonlibrary.org or call 815-875-1331.

Kinzinger office hours established

State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, 1221 Currency Court, Rochelle; and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St.

Canal friends to meet Lincoln

SHEFFIELD – Friends of the Hennepin Canal’s OTTAWA – Congressman annual meeting and potAdam Kinzinger, R-Chanluck fish fry will be at 1 p.m. nahon, has announced Oct. 2 at the Hennepin his area office hours in the Canal Parkway State Park 16th District.

Visitor Center, 16006 875 Staffers will be available: E. St. Bureau County: 1 to 2 After the meal and busip.m. Tuesday, DePue Vilness meeting, David Nance Chinese auction lage Hall, 111, W. Second will portray Abraham LinSt. coln in the program, “Ridat Polo location Lee County: 1 to 2 p.m. ing the Wilderness Circuit.”

POLO – St. Mary Catholic Monday, Dixon City Hall, New members are welChurch’s annual luncheon 121 W. Second St. come. Visit friends-henne and Chinese auction will be Ogle County: 9 to 10 pin-canal.org or call Phil at at noon Oct. 27 at White a.m. Tuesday, office of 309-238-3428.

BACKPACK BLESSING Ben Hoover (center) recently was honored by having a park named for him because of “all the things he has done and stands for in the community of Tampico,” according to the news release. Ben Hoover Park was dedicated recently

by Mayor Kris Hill (right) during a private ceremony. Ben is the son of David and Betsy Hoover. He is one of the people who took care of the alley. Artist Jerry Tuft (left) painted the dedication sign and picture. The park is the alley near East booth and South Grove streets. Photo submitted by Terry Gaskill.

DIXON PARK DISTRICT

Species become memories

BY RUTH EDWARDS NATURE CENTER STAFF

Not so many years ago, during the autumn season, literally hundreds of thousands of passenger pigeons would have been migrating through the Rock River Valley.

Stories are told of mighty oak trees crashing to the ground under the combined weight of huge flocks coming to alight for the night. It was inconceivable to people in the early 1900s that the passenger pigeon would disappear. Barrels were stuffed with pigeons captured by market hunters and were sent on ice to Chicago and other major cities.

People theorized that passenger pigeons moved to Mexico and South America, made excuses for poor nesting years, poor mast years since the pigeons stuffed themselves with acorns – all not true. It was the undeniable greed of humans

that drove this bird to extinction. The last passenger pigeon in the entire world died in 1914 and is stuffed with cotton wool and resides behind a glass wall at the U.S. National Museum.

The seemingly intelligent thing to do would be to provide habitat for species before they end up on the Endangered Species List. Millions of dollars are allocated annually to save vanishing species, but possibly it would be wiser to take better care of what now is considered common. The Illinois Wildlife Action Plan has designated species as “being in greatest need of conservation.”

Meadowlarks, red-headed woodpeckers, and even quail are on this long, long list.

What’s vanishing in Lee County? Forty-six species of plant and animal life are listed as threatened or endangered. Loss of habitat is the main rea-

son these organisms are in peril. When populations become fragmented and low in number, any natural or human disaster could slide the creature into extinction.

And what is next? The monarch butterfly is poised to be listed as an endangered species. This flutter-by of your childhood with its translucent orange and black wings basically has disappeared.

Many reasons are responsible – weather, loss of habitat in Mexico where the Monarch overwinters, genetically-modified crops (approximately 370,000 acres of cropland in Lee County or about 94 percent of the county), and pesticides and herbicides in general. The true answer is the same issue that caused the passenger pigeon to become extinct – money. If decisions about flora and fauna are based on the amount of money made or lost, then flora and fauna will lose.

Benefit planned to help kids DIXON – A fundraiser for Buddy Bags of Dixon will be from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 1 at Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road.

Buddy Bags is a community program to provide food to Dixon elementary school children who do not have enough food to eat at home on weekends.

A breakfast buffet will be served. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 9 to 5, and free for children 4 and younger.

For children, there will be games with prizes and face painting. An ambulance, police cars, and fire trucks will be displayed. Shiloh, a comfort dog, also will be there. A bake sale also is planned.

A group of 10 baskets has been donated for a Chinese auction. The cost to take part was not available by press time. A 50-50 raffle will be drawn. Those tickets are for $1 each or $5 for six.

Buffet and 50-50 tickets

are available at the door or at: The Elks Lodge Trein’s Jewelry, 221 W. First St. The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. First St. Shamrock Pub, 1401 Chicago Ave. PatiO’s Irish Pub, 222 W. First St. Petals to Parties, 123 W. First St. For information, visit facebook.com/buddybagsofdixon or call Jenny at 815-677-0497.

Sept. 4 was Backpack Sunday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in rural Sterling.

Taking part are (front row, from left) Kailee Bielema and Bella Harrold; and (back row) Peyton Tegeler, Colton Bielema, Laura Zuidema, the Rev. Donald Matthiessen, Chloe Landheer, Hunter Bush, and Donna Itken. Matthiessen blessed each backpack and prayed for a successful school year. Itken, Sunday school teacher, gave items to the students for their backpacks. Photo submitted by Itken.

HEALTH-RELATED

Screenings set for Friday in Rochelle

call the extension office at 815-632-3611.

ROCHELLE – Life Line Screening will offer tests Friday at Hickory Grove Banquet and Conference Center, 1127 N. Seventh St. They are carotid artery, heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis risk assessment.

The cost is $139 for four or $149 to include osteoporosis assessment.

Appointments are necessary; call 888-653-6450.

Well-being center main focus of fair

MOUNT MORRIS – A health and education fair will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front Street.

The Ogle County Health Department will distribute flu shots, and vendors will have information about services.

Blood sugar and blood pressure screenings will be available, along with amplified phone demonstrations, a hand-paraffin dip, and the Conference on coffee shop will have coffee growing older and refreshments.

For information on vendor STERLING – Aging: space, email mmsrcenter@ Everybody’s Doing It! will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. gmail.com or call Bobbi Jo Oct. 4 at New Life Lutheran Brandon at 815-734-6335.

Church, 702 W. Lynn Blvd.

The program starts at 9.

Meditation event This University of Illinois scheduled at Odell Extension conference features three speakers who MORRISON – Becky will examine factors contrib- West, family nurse practitiouting to healthy aging. ner and meditation instrucThe cost is $10, which tor, will present Mindfulness includes lunch.

Meditation from 6:30 to Registration is required; 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Odell visit go.illinois.edu/saukval Public Library’s program leyhealthyagingsummit or room, 307 S. Madison St.

The technique is designed to help participants learn to quiet and focus their minds.

West will explain what the practice is, discuss its health Becky West benefits, and guide participants through exercises. .

Donations will be accepted to support Odell Public Library Friends programming.

Mental health group to meet DIXON – The NAMI Sauk Area support group will meet Tuesday at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 state Route 2.

The business meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., followed by an educational segment and discussion at 6:30.

NAMI provides education and support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. It serves Ogle, Lee, Carroll, and Whiteside counties and surrounding areas.

For information, email Mary Brokaw at namisaukarea@gmail.com or call 815-284-6417.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

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Culinary, horse show, highlights of fair MORRISON – Results of the Whiteside County Fair that ran Aug. 16-20 are:

Open Culinary Premier Exhibitor Honors Baked goods sections: Jean Tichler, Morrison Yeast products sections: Lavonne Huizenga, Morrison Canned goods sections: Betty Jo Schmitt, Chadwick Awards Best decorated cake: Twyla Vegter Best overall display, jellies and jams: Jean Tichler Judge’s choice of individual jellies, jams: or preserves: Betty Jo Schmitt Grandma’s goodie basket: Melisa Turner, Prophetstown Canned Fruit Pears: 1. Gloria J. Ivey, Morrison; 2. Jenniffer Eberley, Milledgeville; 3. Betty Jo Schmitt Applesauce: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt; 2. Cindy Calhoun, Clinton, Iowa; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist, Sterling Peaches: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt; 2. Judy Wilson, Erie 3. Cindy Calhoun Amy other pie filling, fruit: 1. James E. Eshleman, Rock Falls; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist Any other: 1. Cindy Calhoun; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt; 3. Jenniffer Eberley Canned Vegetables Green beans or yellow beans: 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 1. Rhonda Dietz, Prophetstown; 3. Jenniffer Eberley Tomatoes: 1. Cindy Calhoun; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3. Gloria J. Ivey Corn or creamed corn: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt; 2. Gloria J. Ivey; 3. Judy Wilson Any other: 1. Jenniffer Eberley; 2. Judy Wilson; 3. James E. Eshleman Displays, Jellies, Jams: Jellies, 4 kinds: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt; 3. Cindy Calhoun Jams, 4 kinds: 1. Jean Tichler; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3. Jenniffer Eberley Jellies, Jams:, Preserves, Etc. Any pepper jelly: 1. Judy Wilson 2. Gloria J. Ivey; 3. Mary Jo Tichler, Morrison Strawberry jelly: 1. Cindy Calhoun Red raspberry jelly: 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Mary Jo Tichler Blackberry jelly: 1. Cindy Calhoun Black raspberry jelly: 1. Kathy Anderson, Morrison Grape jelly: 1. Judith Ross, Camanche, Iowa; 2. Cindy Young; 3. Mary Vos, Morrison Apple jelly: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt; 2. Cindy Calhoun; 3. Judith Ross Any other jelly: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt; 3. Judith Ross Red raspberry jam: 1. James E. Eshleman; 2. Cindy Calhoun Peach jam: 1. Jenniffer Eberley; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Betty Jo Schmitt Cherry jam: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Judy Wilson 3. Betty Jo Schmitt Strawberry jam: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Cindy Calhoun; 3. Betty Jo Schmitt Blackberry jam: 1. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp Strawberry rhubarb jam: 1. Cindy Calhoun; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Sara Medendorp Any other jam: 1. James E. Eshleman; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3. Jenniffer Eberley Sweet cucumber pickles: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. James E. Eshleman Bread and butter pickles: 1. Judy Wilson 2. Jean Tichler; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Beet pickles: 1. Jenniffer Eberley; 2. Gloria J. Ivey; 3. Cindy Calhoun Dill pickles: 1. James E. Eshleman; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3. Cindy Calhoun Watermelon pickles: 1. Julie Walwer, Clinton, Iowa; 2. Jean Tichler; 3. Angie Gorzny, Morrison Any other pickles: 1. James E. Eshleman; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Jenniffer Eberley Any other relish: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Jenniffer Eberley Salsa: 1. James E. Eshleman; 2. Jenniffer Eberley; 3. Melisa Turner Canned meat, 1 quart, any other: 1. Gloria J. Ivey; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt; 3. Mary Vos, Butter in jelly: jar: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Jenniffer Eberley Juices, Ciders, Wine, Beer Tomato juice: 1. Judy Wilson; 2. Melisa Turner; 3. Gloria J. Ivey Any other juice: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt Wine: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Mike Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Gloria J. Ivey Beer: 1. Mike Selburg Soups and Sauces Barbecue sauce: 1. James E.

Eshleman; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt; 3. Jenniffer Eberley Pizza sauce: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Gloria J. Ivey Spaghetti sauce: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Lisa James, Morrison; 3. Betty Jo Schmitt Any other soup: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt Breads, Muffins Loaf white bread, yeast: 1. Judith Ross; 2. Judy Wilson; 3. Lavonne Huizenga Whole wheat bread, yeast: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Judy Wilson Cinnamon bread, yeast: 1. Jane VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Melisa Turner French bread, yeast: 1. Jane VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Melisa Turner 12-inch pizza crust: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Any other yeast bread: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Judith Ross Yeast rolls, 3: 1. Judy Wilson 2. Melisa Turner; 3. Elaine Seevers Clover leaf rolls, yeast, 3: 1. Jane VanZuiden; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Judy Wilson Cinnamon rolls, yeast: 1. Jane VanZuiden; 2. Melisa Turner; 3. Judy Wilson Coffee cake, yeast: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Elaine Seevers Carmel pecan rolls, yeast: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Lavonne Huizenga Pepper bread: 1. Mary Jo Tichler Garlic bread: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Lavonne Huizenga Zucchini bread: 1. Lisa M. Lindquist; 2. Mike Shears, Rock Falls; 3. Diane M. Collins, Cordova Banana bread, no nuts: 1. Deb VanZuiden, Morrison; 2. Lori Neighbour, Morrison; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist Corn bread, small loaf: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt; 3. Deb VanZuiden Lemon bread: 1. Judith Ross; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Apricot bread: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist Cranberry bread: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Dale Belt, Morrison; 3. Judith Ross Pumpkin bread: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Ann VanderSchaaf, Morrison; 3. Elaine Seevers Nut bread: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Elaine Seevers Date nut bread: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Dale Belt Any other quick bread: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Deb VanZuiden Any other turnover: 1. Mary Jo Tichler Baking powder biscuits, 3: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Melisa Turner; 3. Deb VanZuiden Raisin bran muffins, 3: 1. Jane VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Lori Neighbour Blueberry muffins, 3: 1. Michelle Shears, Rock Falls; 2. Diane M. Collins; 3. Lori Neighbour Pumpkin muffins, 3: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Lori Neighbour; 3. Elaine Seevers Apple muffins, 3: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Deb VanZuiden Corn muffins, 3: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Elaine Seevers Zucchini muffins, 3: 1. Mike Shears; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist Any other muffins, 3: 1. Diane M. Collins; 2. Lori Neighbour; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Cakes Rhubarb, no frosting: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Elaine Seevers Angel food no frosting: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Judith Ross Carrot or zucchini, white icing: 1. Mary Vos; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Any other: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Deb VanZuiden Lemon bars: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Judith Ross Any other pudding dessert: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Deb VanZuiden Coconut, icing: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Judith Ross White 3-layer, icing: 1. Elaine Seevers German chocolate, icing: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Deb VanZuiden Bundt, icing: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Elaine Seevers Banana, icing: 1. Deb VanZuiden Recipe using a boxed mix: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Deb VanZuiden Jell-O: 1. Mary Jo Tichler Yellow, icing: 1. Lavonne Hui-

zenga; 2. Elaine Seevers Devil’s food cake, chocolate icing: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Judith Ross Pineapple upside down: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Judith Ross Jelly roll: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Judith Ross Decorated cupcakes, 6: 1. Linda Venema, Fulton; 2. Maddie Jacobs, Sterling Dessert pizza: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Applesauce, cream cheese or light icing: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Lisa M. Lindquist; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Spice, icing: 1. Elaine Seevers Chiffon: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Deb VanZuiden Chocolate sheet, icing: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Deb VanZuiden Cheesecake, plain: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Cheesecake, fruit: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Elaine Seevers Cheesecake, any other: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Deb VanZuiden Decorated Cakes Best decorated birthday, may be some non-edible: 1. Twyla Vegter; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt Most unusual decorated, all edible: 1. Twyla Vegter; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt Best decorated, all edible: 1. Twyla Vegter Best decorated, may use non-edible decorations: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Twyla Vegter; 3. Betty Jo Schmitt Most unusual, may use nonedible decorations: 1. Betty Jo Schmitt Best decorated patriotic, some non-edible decorations: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Twyla Vegter; 3. Betty Jo Schmitt Wedding: 1. Twyla Vegter; 2. Betty Jo Schmitt Cookies Decorated sugar, 12: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler Peanut butter: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Deb VanZuiden Sugar: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Lori Neighbour Cake mix: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Lori Neighbour Sandwich: 1. Dale Belt; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Melisa Turner Chocolate chip: 1. Ann Brackemyer, Morrison; 2. Tawnya Denning, Sterling; 3. Deb VanZuiden M & M: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Tawnya Denning 3. Lori Neighbour Filled: 1. Lori Neighbour; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Lavonne Huizenga Ginger drop molasses: 1. Jane VanZuiden; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Lori Neighbour Drop: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Lori Neighbour; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Oatmeal: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Ann Brackemyer Applesauce: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Lori Neighbour Thumbprint : 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Austin Turner, Prophetstown; 3. Elaine Seevers Snickerdoodles: 1. Judy Wilson 2. Jane VanZuiden; 3. Lori Neighbour No bake: 1. Lori Neighbour; 2. Mike Shears, 3. Deb VanZuiden Cereal:: 1. Lori Neighbour; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Elaine Seevers Any other: 1. Judith Ross; 2. Dale Belt; 3. Deb VanZuiden Best display cookies, candy: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Elaine Seevers Date bars: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler Carrot bars: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Deb VanZuiden Brownies: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Lori Neighbour; 3. Deb VanZuiden Plain Rice Krispies treats: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Mary Jo Tichler Candy Divinity: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Judy Wilson 3. Beverly Peterson, Prophetstown Caramels: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Judy Wilson Chocolate covered cherries: 1. Mary Jo Tichler Bridal mints: 1. Judith Ross; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Melisa Turner Chocolate fudge: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Lisa M. Lindquist Any other: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Lynn M. Conner, Geneseo Cereal mix: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Lori Neighbour Puppy chow: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Mike Shears; 3. Michelle Shears Flavored popcorn:

Kim Poci of Rock Falls won the Grand Champion Halter competition at the 146th annual Whiteside County Fair in Morrison. Photos submitted by Todd Mickley.

1. Michelle Shears 2. Mike Shears; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Homemade pies Plain crust: 1. Deb VanZuiden; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Cherry: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Elaine Seevers Raisin, plain or cream: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Mary Jo Tichler Coconut cream:1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Elaine Seevers Candy bar pie: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Deb VanZuiden Any other pie: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Deb VanZuiden Apple: 1. Lisa Meier, Morrison; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Rhubarb: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Lemon meringue: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Lavonne Huizenga Berry: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Lavonne Huizenga; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Pumpkin: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Lisa Meier, Morrison; 3.

Judith Ross Chocolate cream: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Deb VanZuiden Peanut butter: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Deb VanZuiden Peach: 1. Lavonne Huizenga; 2. Elaine Seevers; 3. Mary Jo Tichler Pecan: 1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Judith Ross; 3. Elaine Seevers Banana cream: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Deb VanZuiden Custard: 1. Elaine Seevers; 2. Deb VanZuiden; 3. Jane VanZuiden Grandma’s goodie basket display: 1. Melisa Turner; 2. James E. Eshleman; 3. Mary Jo Tichler

The Horse Show Senior Showmanship, 19 years and older, winner was Kaeli Kovarick of Tampico.

Western Horse Show

Open pony halter, less than 56 inches: 1. Madalyn Schierloh, Lena; 2. Lillian Schierloh, Lena; 3. Tea Thomas, Geneseo Open, 3 and younger halter: 1. Kim Poci, Rock Falls; 2.

Tony Poci, Rock Falls; 3. Bobbie James, Morrison Color breed halter: 1. Madison Burke, De Witt, Iowa; 2. Amy Wethington, Geneseo; 3. Bobbie James Light horse halter: 1. Tea Thomas; 2. Talisa Thomas, Geneseo; 3. Bobbie James Stock type halter: 1. Kim Poci; 2. Tony Poci, 3. Madison Burke Whiteside County halter: 1. Kim Poci; 2. Tony Poci, 3. Bobbie James Grand Champion, Reserve Champion Halter: 1. Kim Poci; 2. Tea Thomas Junior showmanship, 18 and younger: 1. Lillian Schierloh; 2. Amy Wethington; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl, Fulton Senior showmanship, 19 and younger: 1. Kaeli Kovarik, Tampico; 2. Christine Woodford, Marion, Iowa; 3. Carla Brieser Hinton, Marion, Iowa Walk trot, 18 and younger: 1. Tea Thomas; 2. Lillian Schierloh; 3. Lauryn G. Kuehl Open walk trot: 1. Tea Thomas; 2. Pat Ross, Grayslake; 3. Kaeli Kovarik Pony pleasure, horse less than 56 inches, rider younger than 14: 1. Madalyn Schierloh; 2. Elly Dravis, Sterling Costume class: 1. Talisa Thomas; 2. Madalyn Schierloh; 3. Elly Dravis Junior horse, English pleasure, horse 5 years and younger: 1. Trevor Driessens, Rock Falls; 2. Madison Burke Whiteside County English pleasure: 1. Lauryn G. Kuehl; 2. Bobbie James; 3. Trevor Driessens Junior English pleasure 18 and younger: 1. Tea Thomas; 2. Lillian Schierloh; 3. Trevor Driessens Open English pleasure: 1. Lindsay Drapers, Osco; 2. Tea Thomas; 3. Genna Wethington, Geneseo Jack Benny pleasure,

Horse Show Pony Pleasure, 14 years and under, ribbon winner was Madalyn Schierloh of Lena. optional tack, rider 39 and older: 1. Vicky McKinley, Colona; 2. Bobbie James; 3. Christine Woodford Open horsemanship, optional tack pattern: 1. Christine Woodford; 2. Genna Wethington; 3. Bob Ross, Greyslake Men’s western pleasure, 19 and older, horse more than 56 inches: 1. Bob Ross; 2. Brad Mattingly, Charlotte, Iowa Ladies western pleasure, 19 and older, horse more than 56 inches: 1. Vicky McKinley; 2. Carla Brieser Hinton Whiteside County western pleasure: 1. Lauryn G. Kuehl; 2. Trevor Driessens Junior western pleasure, rider 18 and younger, horse more than 56 inches: 1. Amy Wethington; 2. Lauryn G. Kuehl; 3. Madison Burke Junior horse western pleasure: 1. Madison Burke; 2. Christine Woodford; 3. Trevor Driessens Open western pleasure, horse younger than 5, and more than 56 inches: 1. Vicky McKinley; 2. Christine Woodford; 3. Bob Ross Speed events, junior pole race: 1. Shayna VanDerleest, Morrison; 2. Brooke N. Corbisier, Morrison; 3. Amanda Braun, Pecatonica

Open pole race: 1. Keiarra K. Peters, Table Grove; 2. Sylvia Hasz, Rochelle; 3. Chuck G. Springer, Winnebago

Junior flag race, 18 and younger 1. 3. Jade Ansteth, DeKalb; 2. Grace Klein, Sublette Open flag race: 1. 3. Jade Ansteth; 2. Chuck G. Springer Open plug race: 1. Chuck G. Springer; 2. Danielle M. Jones, Sheffield; 3. Megan Braun, Pecatonica National Barrel Horse Association Open 4D Bar-

rels Division 1: 1. Molly K. Johnson, Eureka; 2. Tamber J. Babler, Dakota; 3. Libby Thola, Bellevue, Iowa Division 2: 1. Amy Petersen, Dewitt, Iowa; 2. Danae Diedrich, Charlotte, Iowa; 3. Olivia Harvell, Steward Division 3: 1. Taylor Skromme, Prophetstown; 2. Sylvia Hasz; 3. Chuck G. Springer Division 4: 1. Tammy L. Engle, Hanna City; 2. Amanda Braun; 3. Dawn Hasz, Rochelle NBHA Youth 3D Barrels Division 1: 1. Keiarra K. Peters; 2. Megan Braun; 3. Jade Ansteth Division 2: 1. Keiarra K. Peters; 2. Jade Ansteth Division 3: 1. Brooke N. Corbisier; 2. Aubrey L. Bush, Morrison; 3. Olivia Harvell NBHA Open 3D Senior Barrels Division 1, rider 50 and older: 1. Duane Diedrich, Charlotte, Iowa; 2. Jim Campbell, Rockford Division 2: 1. Bonnie HenryBuchholz, Waterman; 2. Tammy P. Spray, Ridott; 3. Kristen Pruis, Morrison Division 3: 1. Tammy L. Engle; 2. Chuck G. Springer; 3. Marilyn T. Springer, Winnebago Open 3D Barrel Race Division 1: 1. Tamber J. Babler; 2. Bob Williams, Tolono; 3. Molly K. Johnson, Eureka Division 2: 1. Cortney L. Engle, Harmon; 2. Teala Richards, Chillicothe; 3. Tammy L. Engle Division 3: 1. Amanda Braun; 2. Danielle M. Jones; 3. Kristen Pruis (Additional results on Page C9.)

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

ON THE JOB

Have you heard about the No. 1 job injury?

It’s not what you might think; it’s hearing loss Tribune News Service

Eight years ago, Jeff Ammon, now 55, began noticing a feeling of pressure in his ears every day after work.

Over the next months, when his symptoms progressed into a slight loss of hearing and sensitivity to noise, he became worried. Ammon, a construction worker for 32 years, eventually started wearing ear protection hoping this would address these complaints – but it was too late.

From that point on, sounds ranging from the hum of a lawnmower to normal tones of conversation caused a piercing, jabbing pain in his inner ear. He stopped working in 2011, when the pain became unbearable. He also hears ringing in his ears and experiences dizziness, both side effects of the auditory damage.

“It’s debilitating ... completely,” he said.

Ammon is not alone in suffering from workplace-related hearing loss. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the most common work-related injury, with approximately 22 million workers exposed annually to hazardous levels of occupational noise.

Workers in the mining sector, followed by those in construction and manufacturing, are most likely to suffer from hearing impairment. An estimated $242 million is spent on worker’s compensation

annually for hearing loss disability, according to the Department of Labor.

In an effort to reduce these numbers, the Labor Department launched a challenge this summer called “Hear and Now,” in which it is soliciting pitches for innovative ideas and technology to better alert workers of hazardous noise levels.

But critics say that while these efforts might help, technology to reduce hearing injuries already exists. They contend that the maximum level of noise exposure allowed before employers are required to provide sound-protection equipment is too low, and the regulations developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are outdated. For example, those regulations use sound level limits that don’t factor in the noise exposures that occur beyond the workplace – at restaurants, concerts and sporting venues, for instance – that can add to workers’ cumulative risks of harm.

According to OSHA officials, the agency will issue a request for information later this year about current regulations at construction sites to figure out if more stringent protections are needed and how companies are complying.

(The construction industry has often been held to separate noise-related rules and requirements than those in place for other industries.)

The review might lead to an update to these rules, most of which date back to the 1970s. A similar call for information was issued in 2002, but no changes resulted from the action.

Employers might also have to shoulder the responsibility of instilling more awareness and education among their workers. For example, workers sometimes choose not to wear hearing protection at work sites because they are not aware of their risks – especially when they are not operating loud equipment.

Mark Cullen, a professor at Stanford University who explores workplace hazards, found in a study that the employees who suffer most from hearing loss were those who were working in jobs involving moderate noise levels instead of high-noise environments.

“At very high noise exposures, people very faithfully wear hearing protection and at low noise situations, people don’t,” he said.

For general industry workers who are exposed to noise for 8 hours a day at or above a time-weighted average of 85 decibels, OSHA requires employers to provide notification, audiometric testing and free hearing protectors.

Employers also have to offer training programs for affected workers. The limit is 90 decibels for an 8-hour exposure for construction industry workers.

Cullen said employers could build noise barriers or eliminate noisy equipment, but old factories often choose to simply offer hearing protection gear.

“But the problem with hearing protections is it is way too easy, unsupervised, to take it off,” he said. “What would really make a difference is to train employers.”

Wait a year or 2 to buy a home RAMSEY

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You’ll both have to make lots of adjustments and get used to the new schedules and habits, likes and dislikes, that go along with marriage. You need to spend that first year getting to know each other even better, and exploring and developing your relationship as hus-

band and wife. Running out and buying stuff like curtains and furniture – or making major life decisions like buying a house – can wait.

Devote the first year to deeper, more important things. In the process, make sure you’re on the same page emotionally and financially. Develop a plan to make your hopes and dreams come true, and start piling up

a bunch of cash for the future. Then, a year or 2 down the road, you can start the house-hunting process. There will still be great homes at good prices, plus you’ll both have a better idea of what you want for the future.

– Dave Follow Dave on Twitter (@DaveRamsey), or go to daveramsey.com.

Couple wants buyer to stay the course EDGEWOOD

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The Burkardts own Burkardt’s LP Gas, based in Polo and serving more than 6,500 customers.

They’re not going anywhere, having bought their home alongside hole No. 1 about 30 years ago, about the same time they opened the gas business.

So they’re going to start by putting the buildings and the 2.5 acres they occupy on the market.

The equipment and carts could be auctioned separately. But unless someone comes along to buy the whole kit and caboodle and keep it a golf course, as it’s been since 1962, they’re keeping the

Make your pitch To make an offer on Edgewood Golf Club, or to learn more about the course and the business, call owners Bill and Beverly Burkardt at 815-946-3636. rest of the acreage.

“We want control of what’s going to happen to the land,” Beverly said.

“We don’t want a shooting or hunting range. There are homes out there on one side. Nor do we want a dirtbike path.”

Beverly said she’s unsure whether the course will renew its tradition of allowing sledders onto the hills this winter. She also feels for the Polo High School golf team, which she said, “seems like it’s going to be pretty good this year.” The Marcos will need to find a new home

course, having played their last meet on their hometown turf last week.

She said Bill, who turned 79 on Tuesday, helped form the seniors group and create the seniors events throughout the area. Naturally, to celebrate his birthday, she said he’d be “out playing all day.”

Can’t fault a guy for enjoying his golf course while it’s still beautiful out – and while he still owns it.

“He likes to say, ‘That money has kept me out of the nursing home,’” she said.

In-house vet labs speed up treatment CLINIC

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“Having in-house labs speeds up the treatment for the pet,” said Albano.

“We can send results to specialists and get second opinions.”

Champley said there are times a veterinarian will recommend that owners take their pets to a specialist.

“Sometimes, that is the

More info Pines Meadow Veterinary Clinic is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Later hours are available by appointment. It’s also open 7:30 a.m. to noon every other Saturday.

Call the clinic at 815-732-6861 or visit pinesvet. com to request an appointment. You can also find it on Facebook for more information. best way to treat an animal properly,” Champley said. “Experts may know a specific breed. When we refer a pet to a spe-

cialist, it is because we are concerned.”

“The specialists do the procedures every day,” Albano added.

He said there is also existing technology that will measure noise exposure in real time in each worker’s hearing protection gear, with lights that will flash when the level becomes hazardous. The data can be downloaded each day to monitor daily exposures.

Theresa Schulz, hearing conservation manager at Honeywell Safety Products, said many companies, including hers, already have such products. While she sees more large employers express-

ing interest in these technologies, the cost might be a deterrent for others.

“But when you think about it ... the cost of having these electronics to protect the workers is nothing compared to the damage after that,” she said.

Meanwhile, the CDC, as part of its Buy Quiet campaign has an online database of power tools with information about sound levels of different tools to encourage businesses to invest in quieter tools and machinery.

Ammon worked for several small construction companies building houses. He said he was never told to wear ear protection. His colleagues didn’t wear it either. No one talked about it and, even when he worked with loud equipment, he wasn’t aware of the need for it.

“It costs money. That’s my opinion on why it’s gotten as bad as it has, at least for small construction companies,” Ammon said, and the rules are “just not enforced.”

Astrograph ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last Sunday, September 25, 2016 Expect the unexpected and be prepared to make a move without waffling. The longer you procrastinate this year, the more difficult it will be to bring about the change necessary to achieve the happiness and peace that you deserve. Speak up and make your move.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Refuse to let professional matters interfere with your personal life. Love and affection will help you maintain a good relationship with the important people in your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Someone who wants to make you look bad will scrutinize your words or actions. Choose your words wisely, and work secretively until you feel that you can overcome anyone likely to challenge you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You’ll get what you want if you are willing to work hard. A financial gain is apparent, and negotiations will favor you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Refuse to let an emotionally charged situation come between you and the goals you have set for yourself. Live up to your expectations and forget about what others say or do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -Weigh what’s most important to you and stick to your plan to ensure that you reach your destination safe and sound. Careless spending or trying to buy love will add to your stress.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -Stress will be high if you or someone close to you isn’t being honest or open. You cannot fix a problem if you don’t admit that one exists.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can bring about change if you take part in something you believe in.

Don’t expect a loved one to agree with your actions. Say little and keep the peace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Look over your assets and liabilities and consider what needs to be done in order to ease financial stress.

Don’t let anger take control when

common sense and practicality are the answer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take pride in your profession and check out events and activities that will help you make positive changes to your appearance and what you have to offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Force isn’t likely to work at home or in situations that involve people who don’t share your opinions.

However, reverse psychology and kind gestures will encourage compromise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Emotions will be close to the surface.

Ask questions and find out where you stand. A day trip can turn into a romantic adventure if you keep an open mind.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Help others and reap the rewards you deserve. Don’t give in to someone trying to put a damper on your plans to make a difference in your community or aid those in dire need.

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Fair floriculture, open beef winners named MORRISON – Additional Whiteside County Fair winners are:

Junior Culinary

Awards Premier exhibitor: Breann Keller, Geneseo Rosette Awards Judges choice, cakes: Alexander Gabbard, Thomson, best decorated, cake, may use non-edible decorations: Best junior pie: Elizabeth A. Lindquist, Sterling Breads, Rolls Banana bread, no nuts: 1. Brice Keller, Geneseo; 2. Breann Keller; 3. Braeden Keller, Geneseo Banana muffins, 3: 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Brice Keller; 3. Megan Shears, Rock Falls Blueberry muffins 3: 1. Kara Schipper, Erie; 2. Austin Zink; 3. Megan Shears Cookies Brownies: 1. Austin Zink; 2. Madi Armitage, Morrison; 3. Breann Keller Sugar: 1. Hailey M. Wiersema, Morrison; 2. Brice Keller; 3. Breann Keller Chocolate chip: 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski, Sterling; 3. Justin Gesiakowski, Sterling Peanut butter: 1. Brady Abell, Tampico; 2. Braeden Keller; 3. Brice Keller Oatmeal: 1. Breann Keller; 2. Braeden Keller; 3. Brice Keller Plain Rice Krispies treats: 1. Gabi Abell, Tampico; 2. Justin Gesiakowski; 3. Vivian Gesiakowski Any other: 1. Breann Keller; 2. Brice Keller; 3. Braeden Keller Decorated Cakes Most unusual cake, all edible: 1. Joy Sipes, Morrison; 2. Hannah Gabbard, Thomson; 3. Ella Purvis, Colville, Washington Most unusual cake, may use non-edible decorations: 1. Fantasia Ward, Rock Falls; 2. Kelly Schipper, Erie Best decorated cake, all edible: 1. Elizabeth A. Lindquist; 2. Kate Henson, Morrison; 3. Fantasia Ward Best decorated cake, may use non-edible decorations: 1. Alexander Gabbard Best decorated patriotic cake, some non-edible: 1. Fantasia Ward Candy Chocolate fudge, 6: 1. Hailey M. Wiersema; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski Bridal mints, 6: 1. Austin Zink; 2. Braeden Keller; 3. Breann Keller Candy, any other, 6: 1. Tyson Smith, Morrison; 2. Vivian Gesiakowski Cakes Recipe using a box mix, with icing: 1. Austin Fox, Sterling Decorated cupcakes, 6: 1. Maddie Jacobs, Sterling; 2. Cole Short, Morrison; 3. Anna Huizenga, Morrison Angel food, no icing: 1. Austin Zink Homemade Pies Any other pie: 1. Quinn James, Morrison Cream pie: 1. Elizabeth A. Lindquist

Open Beef Awards Champion Heifer Overall Breeds, Reserve: Austin Miller, Lanark, Angus Champion Overall Cow, Calf: Stephen Geiger, Sterling; Reserve: Adam Morgan, Prophetstown, Angus Champion Bull Calf Overall Breeds: Stephen Geiger, Angus; Reserve: Megan Geiger, Sterling, Angus Champion Steer Overall Breeds, Crossbred, Reserve, Herford: Clayton T. Ruter, Shannon Angus Cow and this year’s calf: 1, 3. Stephen Geiger; 2. Adam Morgan Bull calf, must be from cow, calf:1. Stephen Geiger; 2. Megan Geiger; 3. Adam Morgan Jan. to present heifer, Sept. to Dec. 31 heifer, Angus Bull Champion: 1. Stephen Geiger May to Aug. 31 heifer: 1. Austin Miller; 2. Megan Geiger Jan. to April 30: 1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Adam Morgan Pair of females: 1. Stephen Geiger Angus Heifer and Reserve: 1. Austin Miller; 2. Alyssa Miller Commercial, other cow and this year’s calf, bull calf, from cow, calf, May to Aug. 31: 1. Emily Dirks, Tampico

Jan. to April 30, 1, 2.; pair of females, 1, Other Champion and Reserve Heifer, 1: Austin Miller Commercial Other Bull Calf Champion: 1. Emily Dirks, Shorthorn Cow and this year’s calf, heifer calf, Jan. to present, Shorthorn Champion and Reserve Heifer: 1. Maya Zinke, Morrison, Simmental Jan. to April 30: 1, 2. Alyssa Miller; 3. Maya Zinke Pair of females, 1., Simmental Champion and Reserve Heifer, 1., 2: Alyssa Miller Heifer Champion Overall: and Reserve 1, 2. Austin Miller Cow, Calf Champion Overall: and Reserve: 1. Stephen Geiger; 2. Adam Morgan Bull Calf Champion and Reserve: 1. Stephen Geiger; 2. Megan Geiger Beef Show Weight Division I, Crossbred Champion and Reserve: 1. Clayton T. Ruter; 2. Emily Dirks Weight Division 2: 1. Clayton T. Ruter Purebred Steer Class Light Angus, Angus Champion and Reserve, Light Hereford , Herford Champion and Reserve: 1. Clayton T. Ruter Grand Champion Overall and Reserve: 1, 2. Clayton T. Ruter

Zinnias: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Deb Foreman; 3. Raymond Henningsen Pansies: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Donna Young; 3. LuEllen Lee Petunias: 1. LuEllen Lee; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski Roses, snapdragons: 1. Sara Medendorp Daisies: 1. Janice Stuart; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski Floral Arrangements I New exhibitor: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski “The Man who Loves Flowers:” 1. Mike Selburg; 2. Kenneth Meinsma, Morrison Mixed flowers: 1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. Raymond Henningsen One kind: 1. Cindy Young; 2. Mike Selburg 3. Marcia A. Brands For small table: 1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. Deb Foreman All yellow in metal container: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Marcia A. Brands; 3. Raymond Henningsen My favorite: 1. Cindy Young; 2. Marcia A. Brands; 3. Mike Selburg Reflections, including mirror: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Marcia A. Brands “Just In From The Garden” in a fruit jar: 1. Cindy Young; 2. Marcia A. Brands; 3. Mike Selburg Using a birdhouse as a container or accessory: 1. Marcia A. Brands For the kitchen: 1. Donna Open Floriculture Young; 2. Marcia A. Brands; Awards 3. Deb Foreman Premier Exhibitor Award: Wild flowers: 1. Cindy Sara Medendorp, Morrison; Young; 2. Marcia A. Brands; Runner-Up Award: Marcia A. 3. Kenneth Meinsma Brands, Morrison Topiary: Marcia A. Brands; Gift certificate for most 2. Sara Medendorp blue ribbons: Sara MedenNovelty Arrangements I dorp Niche, my favorite sports Division I team: 1. Mike Shears, Rock Best of Show Falls Rosette Awards Niche, my dream vacation: Best arrangement, best 1. Marcia A. Brands; door: Sara Medendorp, all 2. Megan Shears yellow arrangement in metal Decorated mantel for container: Cindy Young, Christmas, door decoration, Sterling,wild flowers party for any celebration: Best table setting: Donna 1. Marcia A. Brands Young, Sterling, luncheon for Door decoration, spring: 4 best friends 1. Marcia A. Brands; Table Settings I 2. Michelle Shears, Rock “Dinner For Two:”1. Linda Falls Pasvogel, Fenton Summer: 1. Michelle Back to the 50s buffet for Shears, Rock Falls; 2. Lorna 4: 1. Donna Young; 2. Linda Temple; 3. Marcia A. Brands Pasvogel Fall: 1. Lorna Temple; Luncheon for 4 good 2. Michelle Shears, Rock friends: 1. Donna Young; Falls; 3. Marcia A. Brands 2. Sara Medendorp; 3. Linda Winter: 1. Sara MedenPasvogel dorp; 2. Marcia A. Brands; Strictly for men: 1. Linda 3. Michelle Shears Pasvogel; 2. Sara MedenDecorated chair for the dorp; 3. Mark A. Deutscher, garden with plants and Fulton or accessory: 1. Marcia A. Christmas dinner: 1. Sara Brands; 2. Sara Medendorp Medendorp; 2. Sarah GesiaDried plant material kowski, Sterling; 3. Joan wall hanging: 1. Marcia A. Johnson, Tampico Brands; 2, 3. Merle Daniels; Formal dinner: 1. Sarah Dried plant material, other Gesiakowski; 2. Sara Meden- than wall hanging: 1. Marcia dorp; 3. Linda Pasvogel A. Brands; 2. Merle Daniels; Collection of potted plants 3. Sara Medendorp Cactus and or succulents: Miniature dried arrange1. Janice Stuart, Morrison; ment: 1, 2 Marcia A. Brands; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; Special Occasion 3. Sara Medendorp Arrangements I House plants, 4 varieties: Tea time, using cup and 1. Sandy K. Deutscher, Ful- saucer: 1. Marcia A. Brands; ton; 2. Merle Daniels 2. Sara Medendorp; Hanging planter, foliage, 3. Sarah Gesiakowski single entry: 1. Marcia A. Christmas centerpiece: Brands; 2. Gary D. John1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. Sara son, Tampico; 3. Sandy K. Medendorp Deutscher Patriotic, 4th of July: Hanging planter, bloom1. Deb Foreman; 2. Marcia ing: 1. Marcia A. Brands A. Brands; 3. Sara MedenTerrarium: 1. Mike Selburg, dorp Lyndon Hosta leaves, flower of Collection of Cut Flowers I one color may be added for Coleus leaves, 6 varieties: accent: 1. Dale Belt; 2. Lorna 1. LuEllen Lee, Morrison; Temple; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski 2. Donna Young Thanksgiving: 1. Sara Gladiolas, 6 varieties: Medendorp 1. Cindy Young New baby: 1. Deb Foreman; Marigolds: 1. Raymond 2. Marcia A. Brands; Henningsen, Chadwick; 3. Sara Medendorp 2. Valerie Shierry, Morrison Division II 3. Donna Young Best of Show Rosette Zinnias, large: 1. Raymond Awards Henningsen; 2. Donna Young Best arrangement, using Zinnias, small: 1. Lorna one of a kind flower, Temple, Morrison; 2. Susan arrangement of shades of L. Devers, Morrison; 3. Raygreen in a green container: mond Henningsen Sara Medendorp Three gladiola in vase, Celestial: Marcia A. Brands 3 same varieties: 1. Cindy Arrangements Young; 2. Donna Young of Cut Flowers II Gloriosa daisies, roses, Three large hosta leaves, sunflowers: 1. Sara Medensame variety: 1. Gary D. dorp Johnson, Tampico; 2. Janice Salvia, dahlias, cosmos: Stuart; 3. Sarah Gesiakowski 1. Donna Young Three small hosta leaves, Marigolds: 1. Sara Medensame variety: 1. Sarah Gesiakowski 2. Cindy Young; dorp; 2. Raymond Henningsen; 3. Valerie Shierry 3. Lisa M. Lindquist Gladiolas: 1. Cindy Young Sunflowers, six varieties: Best Specimen II 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Janice Rose: 1. Sara Medendorp Stuart New flower: 1. Mike SelArrangement of burg 2. Sara Medendorp; Cut Flowers I 3. Donna Young Asters: 1. Donna Young Large gladiola: 1. Raymond Geraniums: 1. Raymond Henningsen; 2. Cindy Young; Henningsen 3. Donna Young Gladiola: 1. Cindy Young; Floral Arrangements II 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling Using one of a kind flower: Lilies: 1. Sara Medendorp 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. MarAfrican marigolds, cia A. Brands; 3. Cindy Young French marigolds: 1. RayMiniature, cut flowers: mond Henningsen

Several ribbons were awarded at the 146th annual Whiteside County Fair Aug. 16-2016 in Morrison. Junior Beef Grand Champion Steer Over-All-Breeds winner was Clayton T. Ruter of Shannon. Photos submitted by Todd Mickley.

LEFT: Sterling’s Stephen Geiger won the Open Beef Champion Bull Calf OverallBreeds category.

RIGHT: Megan Geiger of Sterling was named the Junior Beef Kyle Miller Herdsman Award winner.

Austin Miller of Lanark won the Junior Beef Senior 15-18 Showmanship category.

The Junior Beef Champion Cow-Calf Overall Breeds winner was Adam Miller of Prophetstown.

1. Valerie Shierry; 2.

Sarah Gesiakowski; 3. Sara Medendorp Flowers for a dining table: 1. Marcia A. Brands White flowers in a container: 1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3. Raymond Henningsen Green flowers in a green container: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski; 3. Marcia A. Brands Small wicker basket: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Marcia A. Brands; 3.

Valerie Shierry Using a broken or recycled item: 1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3.

Kenneth Meinsma Celestial: 1. Marcia A.

Brands; 2. Sara Medendorp Using child’s toy as the container: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Raymond Henningsen; 3. Marcia A. Brands For porch or patio: 1.

Sara Medendorp; 2. Marcia A. Brands Queen Anne’s lace; 1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. LuEllen Lee 3. Katie Selburg, Lyndon Coleus: 1. LuEllen Lee; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3.

Sara Medendorp Western theme: 1. Sara Medendorp “In Great-Great-Grandma’s Day:” 1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. Sara Medendorp All white flowers in a white container: 1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. Sara Meden-

dorp; 3. Raymond Henningsen Shades of green in a green container: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Sarah Gesiakowski; 3. Marcia A. Brands Hydrangeas: 1. Marcia A. Brands; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3. Donna Young Mixed flowers: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Marcia A. Brands; 3. Mike Selburg Music theme: 1. Donna Young; 2. Sara Medendorp; 3. Marcia A. Brands Sports theme: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Kenneth Meinsma; 3. Marcia A. Brands Driftwood: 1. Sara Medendorp; 2. Mike Selburg 3. Sarah Gesiakowski Tractor pull and heavy horse results on C11.

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Sao Miguel a sight to see Island home to biggest city in Archipelago of the Azores

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A view of Sao Miguel’s coastline. The island hosts the largest share of the Azorean population.

BY DONALD MUNRO Tribune News Service

PONTA DELGADA, SAO MIGUEL, Azores – You can feel her pain.

The woman in Domingos Rebelo’s famous 1926 painting “Os Emigrantes” sits on a trunk at the port, sheltered from the sun by a large blue parasol held by the well-dressed, older gentleman sitting next to her. There’s a long voyage ahead of her, and her face and stance reflect her sadness. She has a scarf on her head, a travel bag at her feet and a blanket wrapped tightly about her, as if she’s hugging her homeland tight and doesn’t want to let go.

The painting captures a key point of history for this scrappy and beautiful archipelago of nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean: It has sent off scores of emigrants, many of them to the United States, where they built new lives in such places as Tulare, Manteca and Turlock, all in California.

A lot has changed in Ponta Delgada, the largest city on the island of Sao Miguel, the most populated island in the Azores. The port depicted in Rebelo’s painting is long gone, moved to a much larger setting.

So is the waterfront avenue.

But some things don’t change, particularly the strong bond between this archipelago and its diaspora of emigrants who have settled overseas.

In my first trip to the Azores, which also includes an extended stay on the island of Terceira, I take in the volcanic handsomeness of the archipelago: craggy cliffs, rocky shores, sweeping vistas of a rough and unforgiving ocean. There is so much green, too, with pastures extending at times to the very edge of the sea.

On Sao Miguel, which has the largest share of the Azorean population, I find a bustling, modern and picturesque island, home to the biggest city in the archipelago and some of its most breathtaking views. (Plus: an appealing botanical garden with dozens of varieties of trees and flowers,

This flower, found in the Jardim Antonio Borges botanical garden in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, is nicknamed the “Mickey Mouse flower.”

Donald Munro stands next to one of the Domingos Rebelo walking tour panels in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel. some which I’d never seen.)

I also discover an artist I’d never known: Rebelo, born in 1891 in Ponta Delgada, who brought art and painting to the Azores, paving the way for others to come. I learn this from Rosa Simas, a professor at the University of the Azores, who introduces me to a nifty walking tour about the artist she helped put together with the city of Ponta Delgada.

Six panels depict the artist’s version of different parts of the city in the first half of the 20th century. It’s a “then and now” approach: You see what Rebelo saw, then step back and look at the same scene nearly 100 years later.

One scene remains the same: the Santana Chapel, except for a different coat of paint.

The other five panels depict vastly changed scenes, as you’d expect in a growing city. The Sao Joao Convent depicted in one panel is now the Teatro Micaelense, with a public parking lot below, for example.

Which one is Simas’ favorite?

She’s never really

thought about that question before. Her answer: “ ‘The Emigrants,’ because it has become the iconic representation of the immigrant experience, which is part of my personal experience,” she says.

There’s something about the Azores that makes me think “cozy.”

The islands are actually the peaks of the towering “mountains” of the Mid-Atlantic range, the longest mountain range in the world, except most of it is underwater. The island of Pico, with the highest elevation, is the “tippy-top” of that range.

I’m struck by the visual image: determined and hardy groups of people bunched together on the tops of these towering peaks, separated from most of us by a lot of water.

Simas was born on Pico, then emigrated with her family to Manteca in 1953 at age 2.

She came back at age 7 for an extended visit when her grandfather died – this was at a time before it was possible to call someone on the islands, and a letter took a month to arrive – and then returned home to

California. She was 19 when she went back to the Azores, first to Pico, then finally Sao Miguel, with an interlude for a doctorate at the University of California, Berkeley. She’s lived on the island now for more than 30 years.

She is a professor in the modern languages and literature department at the University of the Azores, whose main branch is in Ponta Delgada. For the Rebelo walking tour, she translated the Portuguese into English.

When I visit Terceira, I’m reminded time and again of that island’s welcoming “party” atmosphere, with a drawn-out summer of festas, bullfights and late nights. The people of Sao Miguel, Simas tells me, have more of a reputation of being industrious, getting the job done and keeping to themselves.

“In my experience, they make trustworthy, long-lasting friends, and have wonderful food and events,” she says.

I visit some of Sao Miguel’s notable sights, including the Caldeira das Sete Cidades, with

two similar-sized lakes adjacent to each other, one filled with striking green water, the other blue. (There’s a legend involved, of course, involving separated lovers, one crying green tears, the other blue.)

And we tour the majestic coastline, where I’m entranced with a pasture that surely has the best views for cows in the world.

In Ponta Delgada itself, highlights for me are the botanical gardens and, of course, the Rebelo tour. Part of the fun is walking the beautiful stone streets and sidewalks of the city, done in the Portuguese style with intricate designs of contrasting basalt and limestone.

There’s been a renewed interest recently in the artist, including a new exhibition of his work titled “Domingos Rebelo: Perchance a Dreamer,” which runs through Sept. 25 at the Museu Carlos Machado. Curated by Leonor Pereira, the exhibition received a glowing review in the Portuguese weekly newspaper Expresso, Simas says.

In essence, Rebelo has been remembered for just a few of his paintings throughout the years, Simas says, “when he has a vast, diverse production that has not been duly appreciated. This exhibit is getting people talking and paying attention.”

She’s also involved with two books related to the exhibition, both planned for a Dec. 3 release, the day Rebelo was born 125 years ago.

The first book is a deluxe album of his

paintings being prepared by Urbano, a noteworthy young Azorean artist (who goes by only one name) speaking of the effect of seeing some of Rebelo’s works when he was only 15, thinking of his own future as a painter.

The second is a collection of varied perspectives on Rebelo’s work written by people involved in a variety of areas of study and work, including natural landscapes and seascapes, gender studies, culture studies, tourism, art and music.

Bilingual editions of both books in Portuguese and English are planned.

On my last full day on the island, I look at “Os Emigrantes” once more and notice a figure standing in the painting next to the colorfully garbed emigrants and the people bidding them farewell. She is smartly dressed with an elegant hat. There are several interpretations of what she stands for, Simas says. Some would say she represents someone of higher society who didn’t have to emigrate for economic reasons.

But it’s commonly believed that she is a calafona, a Portuguese word used in the Azores to describe an emigrant who returns to the islands. (It has come to mean a person who is a bit ostentatious with his or her wealth, a bit of a show-off.)

Notice how calafona sounds a lot like “Californian”?

No wonder Simas is drawn to this famous painting. It captures the spirit of the Azores.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

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Aaron Mosher of Rock Creek Belgians of Prophetstown won a ribbon in the heavy horse 6 hitch team cat- Puddles form in front of the round barn at the fairgrounds. This photo was taken after the Aug. 21 rain. egory at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison. Photos submitted by Todd Mickley.

Luann Daniels of Forreston was the Champion Ewe Overall winner.

Reserve Mixed Pair of Lambs ribbon winner was Jeremey Geerts (center) of Morrison. He is with his father and daughter.

The Champion Ram Overall ribbon when to Stanley N. Peterson of Kewanee.

The second-place winner of the last day pedal pull was Sophie Damhoff.

James Dobbels of Cambridge was named Champion Single Barrrow exhibitor.

Tractor pulls, demo derby close out fair MORRISON – Rain did not deter the exhibitors from showing their projects at the Whiteside County Fair, Aug. 16-20.

Winners are:

Demolition Derby Wire class: 1. Jeremy Bielma, Morrison; 2. Ryan Wiersema, Morrison; 3. Chris Judd, Rock Falls; 4. Clint Shepard, Morrison; 5. C.J. Ravel, Rock Falls Fair class: 1. Brad Bielema, Morrison; 2. Jason Vander Eide, Fulton; 3. Brock Boss, Rock Falls; 4. Travis Tomman, Sterling; 5. Jake Benters, Morrison Heavy compact: 1. Jamie Bertolozzi, Rock Falls; 2. John Wright, Morrison; 3. Kodi Cade, Bradford; 4. Bobby Bertolozzi, Rock Falls; 5. Luke Furr, Rock Falls Trucks: 1. Chris Cadie, Chana; 2. Chris Senn, Amboy; 3. Henry Payer, Dixon; 4. Lucas Lage, Gibson City Heavy weld: 1. Ron Dykema, Morrison; 2. Nate Brinkmeier, Morrison; 3. Steven Kuehl, Morrison Light compact: 1. Shayleigh Smith, Sterling; 2. Jordan Henderson, Morrison; 3. Brian Witt, Cambridge; 4. Matt Archer, Granville; 5. Brenton Muntean, Rock Falls

Heavy Horses Awards Champion Mare Overall: Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, with a Belgin Champion Gelding: Hemmersbach family, Cashton, Wisconsin, Percheron Halter Classes Mare, 1. Aaron Mosher; 2, 3. Fran Gross, Jefferson, Wisconsin Mare, 3 years and younger than 4, Champion Mare Overall: 1. Aaron Mosher Best pair of mares: 1. Aaron Mosher; 2. Fran Gross Gelding, 4 and older: 1. Hemmersbach family; 2. Mary Jane Swedberg, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 3. Deborah Kintzele, LaPorte, Indiana Gelding, 3 and younger: 1, 2. Mary Jane Swedberg Champion Gelding, Get of Sire, 1., Horsemanship hitch: 1, 2. Hemmersbach family

Hitch Classes Pair hitch, Male driver: 1. Hemmersbach family; 2. Mary Jane Swedberg; 3. Fran Gross Pair hitch, lady driver, junior cart: 1. Mary Jane Swedberg; 2. Hemmersbach family Pair hitch, junior driver: 1. Mary Jane Swedberg Men’s cart, unicorn hitch: 1. Hemmersbach family; 2. Mary Jane Swedberg; 3. Aaron Mosher Ladies cart: 1. Hemmersbach family; 2. Deborah Kintzele; 3. Mary Jane Swedberg 6 horse hitch: 1. Hemmersbach family; 2. Aaron Mosher; 3. Mary Jane Swedberg Four horse hitch: 1. Aaron Mosher; 2. Hemmersbach family; 3. Mary Jane Swedberg

Horseshoe Tournament Class A: 1. Ken Shaver; 2. Don Dudley, Morrison; 3. Bob Shaver Class B: 1. Roger Doering, Morrison ; 2. LaVerne Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Tim Fisher, Morrison Class C: 1. Brody Fisher; 2. Pat Money; 3. Myron Koster Class D: 1. Kurt Hook; 2. Tom Schroeder; 3. Lynn Smalley

Truck, Tractor Pull Tractors Class 1, 2, hot 2 farm tractors: 1. Jason Hasbrook; 2. Ian Radtke; 3. Fred DeSplinter Class II, 7,000 pound naturally-aspirated tractors: 1. Bill Brooks; 2. Terry Brooks; 3. Mike Sauter Class III, 6,500 pound modified tractors: 1. Brenda Gratz; 2. Justin Post; 3. Don Post 4-by-4 Trucks Class IV, 6,200 pound super stock 4-by-4 trucks: 1. Nathan Rogers; 2. Judson Partridge; 3. Tim Merchant Class V, 7,800 pound pro stock diesel 4-by-4 trucks: 1. Joe Wiltse; 2. Ivan Harvell; 3. Cole Faber Class VI, gas 4-by-4 stock trucks: 1. Mike Fidder, Popular Grove; 2. Ryan Camps, Sterling; 3. Steve Andeson, Forreston Class VII, diesel 4-by-4 ks

stock trucks: 1. Lane March, Mendota; 2. Josh Egyed, Lindenwood; 3. Dan Voss, Marengo

Pedal Pull II 2-Wheel Drive 4 and younger: 1. Cohen Wroble, full pull, 2 2. Jack Sandrock, full pull, 20 feet, 3 inches 3. Delaney Tucker, full pull, 18 feet, 9 inches 5 years old: 1. Theo Hoyle, full pull, 3 2. Caroline Tautkus, full pull, 2, 39 feet, 3 inches 3. Brayden Geerts, full pull, 31 feet, four inches 6 years old: 1. Breckon Sandrock, full pull, 3 2. Ryder House, full pull, 2, 36 feet, 7 inches 3. Sophie Damhoff, full pull, 27 feet, 7 inches 7 years old: 1. Sawyer Copeland, full pull, 2 2. Ayden Klendworth, full pull, 23 feet, 10 inches 3. Kamden White, 37 feet, 4 inches 8 years old: 1. Bridgette Kennedy, 35 feet, 1 inch 2. Ethan Lee, 23 feet, 8 inches 4-Wheel Drive 9, 10 years old: 1. Afton Eyrich, full pull, 2, 29 feet, 10 inches 2. Luke, full pull, 2, 25 feet, 6 inches 3. Logan, full pull, 2, 36 feet, 9 inches 11, 12 years old: 1. Faith Green, full pull, 36 feet, 9 inches 2. Tyler Hines, full pull, 19 feet, 11 inches 3. Marissa Folkers, full pull, 19 feet, 6 inches

Open Sheep Champions Champion Ewe Overall: 1. Luann Daniels; Reserve: 1. Dennis Loenser, Geneseo; 3. Stanley N. Peterson, Kewanee Champion Ram Overall: 1. Stanley N. Peterson, Oxford; Reserve: 1. Jeremey Geerts, Morrison Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs: 1. Dennis Loenser, Dorset; Reserve: 1. Jeremey Geerts, Southdowns; 3. David Gorman, Steward, Montdale

Cheviot Senior ram lamb, Junior ram lamb; pair of ram lambs, flock, 1, Champion Ram, Reserve Ram, yearling ewe, pair of yearling ewes, senior ewe lamb, junior ewe lamb, pair of ewe lambs, Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe, pen of 3 lambs, mixed pair of lambs: 1, 2. David Gorman Corriedale Yearling ram, junior ram lamb, pair of yearling ewes, senior ewe lamb, junior ewe lamb, pair of ewe lambs, pen of 3 lambs, mixed pair of lambs, flock, 1, Champion ram, reserve ram, yearling ewe, pair of yearling ewes, Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe: 1, 2. Martin J. Hicks of Harmon Dorset Yearling ram, senior ram lamb, junior ram lamb, pair of ram lambs, Champion Ram, Reserve Ram yearling ewe, pair of yearling ewes, senior ewe lamb, junior ewe lambs, pair of ewe lambs, Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe, pen of 3 lambs, mixed pair of lambs, flock: 1, 2. Dennis Loenser Hampshire Senior ram lamb, junior ram lamb, pair of ram lambs, Champion Ram, Reserve Ram, yearling ewe, pair of yearling ewes, senior ewe lamb, junior ewe lamb, pair of ewe lambs, Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe, pen of 3 lambs, mix pair of lambs, flock: 1, 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove Montdale Yearling ram, senior ram lamb, junior ram lamb, pair of ram lambs, Champion Ram, Reserve Ram, yearling ewe, pair of yearling ewes, senior ewe lamb, junior ewe lamb, pair of ewe lambs, Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe, pen of 3 lambs, mixed pair of lambs, flock: 1, 2. David Gorman Oxfordown Yearling ram: 1. Anna Kuper, Shannon Senior ram lamb, pair of ram lambs: 1. Luann Daniels; 2. Anna Kuper; 3. Stanley N. Peterson Junior ram lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson; 2. Anna Kuper; 3. Luann Daniels Champion Ram, Reserve

Ram: 1. Stanley N. Peterson; 2. Luann Daniels Yearling ewe, junior ewe lambs: 1, 2. Luann Daniels; 3. Stanley N. Peterson Pair of yearling ewes: 1. Luann Daniels; 2. Stanley N. Peterson Senior ewe lamb: 1. Stanley N. Peterson; 2. Chuck VonHolten, Fenton Pair of ewe lambs, flock: 1. Luann Daniels; 2. Stanley N. Peterson; 3. Anna Kuper Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe: 1, 2. Luann Daniels Pen of 3: 1. Luann Daniels; 2. Stanley N. Peterson; 3. Anna Kuper Mixed pair of lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson; 2, 3. Luann Daniels Shropshire Yearling ram: 1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, Iowa Senior ram lamb, pair of lambs, pair of 3 lambs: 1, 2. Jim Gruenhagen; 3. Paul Ramsdell Junior ram lamb: 1. Kyler West, Iowa; 2, 3. Jim Gruenhagen Champion Ram, Reserve Ram: 1. Jim Gruenhagen; 2. Kyler West Yearling ewe, senior ewe lamb, junior ewe lamb, pair of ewe lambs, flock: 1, 2. Jim Gruenhagen; 3. Kyler West Pair of yearling ewes: 1. Jim Gruenhagen; 2. Kyler West; 3. Paul Ramsdell Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe: 1, 2. Jim Gruenhagen Mixed pair of lambs: 1, 3. Jim Gruenhagen; 2. Kyler West Southdown Yearling ram, pair of ram lambs: 1. Stanley N. Peterson; 2, 3. Jeremey Geerts Senior ram lamb: 1, 2. Jeremey Geerts; 3. Kylee Cook, Toluca Junior ram lamb: 1, 2. Stanley N. Peterson; 2. Jeremey Geerts Champion Ram, Reserve Ram: 1. Stanley N. Peterson; 2. Jeremey Geerts Yearling ewe, junior ewe lamb: 1, 3. Jeremey Geerts; 2. Kylee Cook Pair of yearling ewes: 1. Jeremey Geerts; 2. Stanley N. Peterson; 3. Kylee Cook Senior ewe lamb, pair of

ewe lambs, mixed pair of lambs: 1, 2. Jeremey Geerts; 3. Stanley N. Peterson Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe: 1, 2. Jeremey Geerts Pen of 3 lambs: 1, 3. Jeremey Geerts; 2. Stanley N. Peterson Flock: 1, 3. Jeremey Geerts; 2. Stanley N. Peterson Suffolk Yearling ram, pair of yearling ewes, junior ewe lamb, senior ewe lamb, pair of ewe lambs, pen of ewe lambs, pen of 3 lambs, flock: 1. Chuck VonHolten; 2. Paul Ramsdell Senior ram lamb, junior ram lamb, pair of ram lambs: 1. Chuck VonHolten; 2, 3. Paul Ramsdell Champion Ram, Reserve Ram, Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe: 1, 2. Chuck VonHolten Yearling ewe: 1, 3. Chuck VonHolten; 2. Paul Ramsdell; 3. Chuck VonHolten, Mixed pair of lambs: 1, 2. Chuck VonHolten; 3. Paul Ramsdell Columbia Yearling ram, senior ram lamb, pair of ram lambs, pair of yearling ewes, Champion Ram, Reserve Ram: 1. Manda Geerts-Davis, Elburn Junior ram lamb: 1. Manda Geerts-Davis; 2, 3. Jeremey Geerts Yearling ewe, senior ewe lamb: junior ewe lamb, pair of ewe lambs, pen of 3 lambs, mixed pair of lambs, flock: 1, 2. Manda Geerts-Davis; 3. Jeremey Geerts Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe: 1, 2. Stanley N. Peterson All Other Breeds Yearling ram, senior ram lamb, pair of ram lambs, pair of yearling ewes, senior ewe lamb, pair of ewe lambs, pen of 3 lambs, flock, 1, junior ram lamb, Champion Ram, Reserve Ram, yearling ewe, mixed pair of lambs: 1, 2. Stanley N. Peterson Junior ewe lamb:1. Manda Geerts-Davis; 2. Stanley N. Peterson Champion Ewe, Reserve Ewe: 1. Jeremey Geerts

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Color Wheels Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Danni Jasinski, 12, of Morrison focuses on her art Sept. 17 during the 22nd annual Paint the Town in Morrison. The annual event attracts thousands of professional and budding artists alike who leave their mark on the streets and windows in downtown Morrison.

John Gragert of Rock Falls is reflected in the window he was painting in downtown Morrison.

Theresa Brandon of Morrison talks to a young man while painting a wall during Paint the Town.

Brandon chose a literature-themed work for the window, painting books on a shelf. She had already completed “The Hobbit” and was moving on to the next book.

On a warm, sunny Saturday, Evelynn Wiesch (left) and Tyler Renkes work on their painting during Paint the Town. Along with the painting event, the weekend featured music, food and more.

Kaci Everson, 11, of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, mixes paint for her artwork.

Everson was adding trees to the bright, yellow sun she had already painted.