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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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ROCKFORD | CRUNDWELL PENSION HEARING

Court won’t appoint lawyer Judge asks for further filings in ex-comptroller’s requests

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529

ROCKFORD – A federal judge Monday denied a request from former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell for a public defender in her fight to keep more than $90,000 from two pension funds.

During a hearing in U.S. District Court in Rockford, Judge Philip Reinhard denied Crundwell’s request, which she made in a letter dated Aug. 30, and heard arguments from Joe Stewart, of the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s office, regarding four motions.

Reinhard wanted more informa-

tion on all of the motions, including confirmation from individuals and amended motions, so no action was taken.

Two of the motions related to the two pensions funds, which have a total of $90,565.86. Another motion offered a repayment plan for Donald Wolber for the remainder of the

$2,000 loan he took from Crundwell.

The fourth related to the American Quarter Horse Association.

Crundwell, who was arrested at City Hall in April 2012, was convicted of wire fraud in the theft of nearly $54 million from the city over 2 decades.

LAWYER CONTINUED ON A4

Rita Crundwell Did not appear in court Monday

DIXON | WARDEN’S LEAVE UPDATE

STERLING

Sacred statue visiting

Report: Predator lived with Chandler Man in her home arrested on multiple child porn counts

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

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

The Rev. Adalberto Sanchez welcomes members of a procession to St. Mary’s Catholic Church with holy water after their 2-mile pilgrim’s journey Monday evening from St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. The group traveled to see the statue of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos and pay their respects to the Virgin, who is considered miraculous.

The Virgin will welcome visitors at St. Mary’s until Wednesday Ramiro Flores (left) and Juan Luan lead the procession with the statue of Nuestro Padre Jesus del Calvario up the stairs of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

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

STERLING – A statue of Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos, from one of the top three most-visited pilgrimage shrines in Mexico, has made a stop at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sterling.

More on A5 The faithful will have until Find out the Wednesday to pay their respects schedule for the to the Virgin, who is regarded as Virgin’s visit and miraculous. how you can On Monday, a group of peoorganize a prople from St. Andrew Catholic cession.

Church in Rock Falls made a 2-mile pilgrim’s journey to view the statue, which is inside St. Mary’s, surrounded by roses.

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DIXON – Dixon Correctional Center’s warden was placed on paid administrative leave after Sterling police arrested a man living in her home on felony child pornography charges, ABC Chicago reported Monday night.

Robert L. Swon, 27, was arrested Sept. 19 by Sterling police following a 6-month investigation when images of child pornography were found Nedra on his computer, Chandler apparently down- Warden was loaded from the escorted off Internet, a Sterling Dixon CorrecPolice Department tional Center news release said property Sept.

19 and placed at the time.

A c c o r d i n g t o on administrative leave. court documents, the children in the photographs were apparently under the age of 13.

Chandler is well known for providing a home to foster children.

At the time of a 2009 profile of her

by Sauk Valley Media, she had fostered 15 children in as many years. It’s unknown if she was fostering any children at the time of Swon’s arrest.

A statement Monday night from the Illinois Department of Corrections, obtained by ABC Chicago, said that the agency “has zero tolerance for wrongdoing or poor judgment. ... Within an hour of being notified of the investigation of Mr. Swon, Warden Chandler was placed on administrative leave and IDOC opened its own investigation.”

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ERROR? Getting it right We care about accuracy, and we want to correct errors promptly. Please call mistakes to our attention at 815-284-2222 or 815-6253600, ext. 5501 or 5502.

Corrections The 13-year-old from Prophetstown who builds bikes from scratch is Bryan Garza. His last name was incorrect in a story in SV Weekend.

Bridge of Art is partnering with the YWCA of the Sauk Valley by displaying a cardboard “Peace Train” to kick off October’s week without violence. An incorrect name for the group was listed in a story and caption on page A1 of Monday’s newspaper.

In a Sept. 27 Business Notebook item about Sauk Valley Cellular, 608 W. Fourth St. in Sterling, it should have said business hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week.

We regret the errors.

Troy W. Fischer, 44, of Stillman Valley; 11:19 a.m.

Wednesday; speeding; issued citation and released on individual bond.

Jamie K. Bakken, 39, of Amboy; 9:53 a.m. Friday; operating motor vehicle with expired registration; released on individual bond.

Paul A. Harrison, 50, of Dixon; 9:34 p.m. Friday; disobeying stop sign, failure to wear seat belt; released on individual bond.

under the influence, improper lane usage, violation of minimum speed limit, obstructing identity, unlawful possession of fraudulent driver’s license, unlawful use of driver’s license, no valid driver’s license; held at Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear.

Larry A. Fouts, 40, of Mount Morris; 5:36 p.m. Sunday at North Seventh Street and Carrie Avenue in Rochelle; driving under the influence, expired Rock Falls Police registration, illegal use of registration; posted $100 bond and Fallon Ballard, 31, of Rock driver’s license, given notice to Falls; 1:11 p.m. Friday; drivappear. ing while license suspended, Manuel E. Espinoza, 39, of operation of uninsured motor vehicle; given notice to appear. San Antonio; 10:22 a.m. SunLogan Parker, 20, of Sterling; day on state Route 251 and Herman Road; speeding, driv12:45 a.m. Sunday; warrant, ing under the influence, illegal uninsured motor vehicle; posttransportation of alcohol, posed driver’s license as bond. session of firearm by a felon, possession of a firearm by a Polo Police gang member, unlawful use of weapon; taken to Lee County Erica L. Sprenger, 37, of Polo; 3:22 p.m. Sept. 22; dis- Jail and given notice to appear.

John P. Miniel, 52, of obeying stop sign; issued citation and released on individual Sterling; 9:39 p.m. Saturday at East Lincolnway and Merbond.

Gary A. Mason, 60, of Polo; rill Street in Sterling; no valid driver’s license – expired; 6:38 a.m. Sept. 23; dog running at large; issued city ordi- issued individual bond and given notice to appear. nance citation.

Armondo Vazquez, 38, of Sarah M. Williams, 35, of Polo; 8:59 a.m. Sept. 23; dis- Rochelle; 7:33 p.m. Saturobeying stop sign; issued cita- day on Interstate 39 in Ogle tion and released on individual County; driving under the influence, aggravated driving bond.

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Two hurt Sunday in motorcycle crash

OGLE COUNTY – Two Mount Morris residents were injured Sunday in a single-motorcycle Ogle County Sheriff versus deer crash near 1514 W. Mudcreek Road.

Jeremy Lower, 34, of Leaf Ogle County Sheriff’s depuRiver; Sunday; warrant for ties and Mount Morris fire perdriving under the influence; sonnel responded to the scene taken to Ogle County Jail and at 7:20 p.m. An investigation posted bond. revealed that a westbound Brodie Cypret, 18, of Leaf motorcycle driven by Terry River; 3:05 a.m. Sunday on Seats, 53, struck a deer which West Myrtle Road; unlawful conran onto the roadway. Seats sumption of alcohol as a minor; and his passenger, Brenda taken to Ogle County Jail.

Seats, 51, were thrown onto Stevie Dodillet, 23, of the south shoulder of the roadOregon; Friday at Ogle County way. The Seatses were taken Courthouse; warrant for forgby Mount Morris ambulance to ery; appeared in court, case Rockford Memorial Hospital, continued, and given notice to where they both were in fair appear. condition Monday.

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Photos by Chris Johnson/cxjohnson@shawmedia.com

Oregon firefighters work at the scene of a crash shortly Monday afternoon at Chana Road and state Route 64 in Chana. Wendy S. Abbott, 57, of Malta, driver of the van, was flown to Rockford Memorial Hospital; her condition was not known at 10 p.m. Monday. According to a release from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department, Abbott was eastbound on Route 64 shortly before 2:30 p.m. when she rear-ended a box truck driven by Dennis D. Saam, 59, of Oregon, who was waiting to turn onto Chana Road.

One injured in Friday crash OGLE COUNTY – A Rockford man received minor injuries Friday in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 39.

Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies and Rochelle fire and ambulance personnel responded to the scene at 6:18 a.m.

An investigation revealed that an Oldsmobile Aurora driven by Dustin Smith, 34, was southbound when a semi started to merge into Smith’s lane. Smith swerved to avoid the semi and lost control of his vehicle.

The Aurora skidded into the west ditch and overturned.

Smith was evaluated by emergency medical staff for minor cuts and scrapes. He was issued a citation for no insurance and arrested on a charge of no valid driver’s license. Smith was taken to Ogle County Jail.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Phil Marruffo, Shayann Bartelt, 29, and Donald Taylor, all today.

The box truck that was rearended by the van bears a logo from Blue Freedom Market in Sterling.

IN BRIEF Abortion protest Sunday in Dixon DIXON – A local observation of National Life Chain Sunday will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on the Galena Avenue Bridge.

Participants are asked

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to come 15 minutes early, and to stand silently for the hour, praying and holding a sign with an anti-abortion message.

Signs will be available in the parking lot southeast

of the bridge. Those who need to sit can bring a lawn chair.

Call Margaret Brechon, 815-288-1156, for more information.

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ROCK FALLS

Prosecutor seeks quick decision on shooting by deputy

Hotel project pact amended

Henry County state’s attorney appointed to investigate incident

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

MORRISON – An investigation of a Whiteside County deputy who fired his gun during an Aug. 20 car chase now is in the hands of Henry County State’s Attorney Terence Patton.

Patton began receiving reports last week from the Illinois State Police, which handled the investigation. He hopes to decide by the end of the week whether charges are warranted, he said.

The deputy, who has not been identified, was placed on administrative leave after the incident, which is standard protocol. The case was sent to Henry County to avoid a conflict of inter-

est with local police.

In a previous news release, Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi said the deputy fired his gun at a car after “narrowly avoiding being run down.�

Driver Andre L. Peat told his passengers, “I’m going to have to hit this guy,� the release said.

Peat, 24, of Sterling, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, a felony; and possession of a firearm without a FOID card; obstructing or resisting a peace officer; two counts of aggravated fleeing or eluding a peace officer; and reckless conduct, all misdemeanors.

He still was in Whiteside County Jail on Monday on $500,000 bond.

Also arrested were two passengers, Robert M. Patterson, 27, of Sterling, and Lavelle T. Sykes, 26, of Chicago. Both are charged with obstructing or resisting an officer.

IN BRIEF Ex-firefighter guilty of sexual abuse MORRISON – A former Sterling firefighter will be sentenced on Dec. 2 after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a girl younger than 18.

Philip D. Philip D. Johannsen, Johannsen 37, resigned from the Sterling Fire Department in April after being charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He was accused of fondling and kissing the girl earlier that month.

Johannsen, who was hired in July 2005, faces

3 to 7 years in prison. He pleaded guilty Wednesday in Whiteside County Court.

Hydrant flushes set for next month STERLING – Water mains and hydrant flushes will begin Monday in Illinois American Water’s Sterling district, and continue throughout the month.

Customers might notice a drop in water pressure or discolored water; they should let their cold water run clear before using it again, and avoid doing laundry for a short time.

Call 800-422-2782 for more information. – SVM staff reports

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Developer: It should be open in July

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

ROCK FALLS – The city approved an amended agreement with the development group building a $6.1 million hotel on the riverfront.

At a special council meeting Monday, three resolutions and the amended agreement ordinance were passed to accommodate an adjusted construction timetable.

When the hotel project was announced on May 6, construction was expected to begin this summer. Delays ensued, largely because of limited space to work with between Second Street and the river.

Four new easements were granted to the Rock Falls Hotel Group. One is for a driveway along the south part of the build-

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ing, while the second is for a foundation/retaining wall along the entire north side of the property. The other two easements are for stormwater drainage work.

A representative from engineering firm ShiveHattery explained the need for the easements.

Engineers found a way for the hotel’s back wall to also serve as a retaining wall. It will provide more support and allow for balconies on the back rooms.

The stormwater sewer on Second Street is not very deep, so the parking lots will have separate runoffs under the recreational trail, directly into the river.

Neil Densmore of Great Lakes Management, one of the developers, told the council that the process took a little longer than expected, but he

hoped to close on the loan this week. “The key changes in the redevelopment agreement are regarding the grading permit and the building permit,� Densmore said. “We are hoping to have the hotel open in July.�

City Attorney Jim Reese said the amendments were necessary to accommodate the delays. “This was necessary because of the timing of things being done,� he said. “This allows them to begin site work before they have the final building permit.�

Financial protection for the city was also inserted

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The City Council meeting also can be viewed live on Channel 5. into the agreement. “In case of some disaster and things didn’t get completed, this gives the city first right at control of the property,� Reese said.

In other action, after an executive session, the council authorized the mayor to take necessary action to obtain funds from the hotel/motel tax levied by the city. Rock Falls Tourism now has about $600,000 of that money through an agreement with the city that has not yet been renewed. The action would be taken, pending the outcome of a meeting between the city and Tourism scheduled for Wednesday.

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Council support for rental inspection waning

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

ROCK FALLS – The proposed rental inspection program, and the need for a half-cent sales tax increase were discussed at a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday.

Several local landlords voiced their displeasure with plans for the inspection program that is being coordinated between the Rock Falls and Sterling building code departments. “We need better communication so we can find another way to solve these problems,� said Catherine Gibson, vice

president of the Sauk Valley Landlord Association. “Why should a few people be singled out for inspections?�

Landlords and city officials have brought up concerns about how the program will be funded.

The Rock Falls Finance Committee said that at the inspection rate considered, and the number of inspections that would be done, there wouldn’t be enough money to fund the program.

Building Inspector Mark Searing said that, after more research was done, he agrees that the $25 fee wouldn’t be feasible. “Labor costs would be

If you’re thinking of selling your home, farmland, commercial or investment property, you want somone who can get your property the maximum exposure.

$62.50 per day, plus gas, so we’d have to raise it to $30 or $35 per inspection to cover costs,� he said.

Sterling has enough staff to handle the inspections, while Rock Falls would have to hire one part-time employee.

Several aldermen said they weren’t in favor of the ordinance at this time. “I don’t see the value in this program,� Alderman Daehle Reitzel said. “I’m afraid the cost would just be passed on to lowincome renters.�

Aldermen Brian Snow and Jim Schuneman believe that basic health and safety issues should be addressed, but that

too many questions remain about costs and procedures. “I’m not saying we shouldn’t go forward with studying the program, but I’m not in favor of implementing it at this particular time,�

Schuneman said.

Regarding the need for the half-cent sales tax for road improvements, all of the aldermen said they supported putting the issue to the voters.

No action can be taken at Committee of the Whole meetings. The meetings allow the full council to discuss issues that have already been through committees.

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OBITUARIES Lisa Tribble UNIONVILLE, Mo. – Lisa Tribble, 51, of Unionville, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at BarnesJewish Hospital in St. Louis, after a courageous and well-fought battle with cancer.

Lisa Anne Guenzler Tribble was born Dec. 28, 1962, in Freeport, the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie (Ditsworth) Guenzler. Lisa grew up boating on the Mississippi River. She graduated in 1981 from Lanark High School, and then attended Highland Community College in Freeport. She married David Tribble on April 28, 1984, in Lanark. Lisa and David moved to Unionville in 1985. Lisa attended Northeast Missouri State University, now Truman University. In 1988, she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary math education. Lisa began her teaching career in the South Harrison School District, where she also coached girls’ golf. She then taught at Putnam County R-1, where she also coached girls golf.

She was famous for baking cookies for her teams.

Lisa left teaching in 2011 to spend more time at home and to travel. Lisa was a member of PEO Chapter A, the Missouri Hereford Women’s Association, and the Unionville United Methodist Church. She also served on the board of the Putnam County Health Department, and as an adviser to the Missouri Junior Hereford Association.

She loved to watch her kids participate in high school sports, enjoyed traveling in YPO style, liked to camp, and became a Mizzou fan when her children entered the university. Lisa was a Chicago

Cubs fan until recently, spending more time in St. Louis, where she was “converted” to a St. Louis Cardinals fan. She tolerated cattle shows, but loved the Missouri State Fair and the Junior National Hereford Expo. In September 2013, Lisa was diagnosed with leukemia, and became an ardent supporter of the stem cell donor registry.

Lisa is survived by her husband, David, at home; her daughter, Lynette (fiancé, Ted Luecke) Tribble of Kansas City, Kansas; her son, Derek Tribble of Columbia, Missouri; her mother, Marjorie Guenzler, and her sister Karen (Bill) Metzen, both of Amboy; her mother-in-law, Vera Tribble of Unionville; her sister-in-law, Diana Bennett of Bethany, Missouri; and nieces and nephews, Garrett Bennett, Lindsay Hart, Justin Hart, Brittany Metzen, and Sammi Metzen.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Guenzler; her father-in-law, Gary Tribble; her brother-in-law, Gary Hart; and a nephew, Jake Metzen.

A celebration of life was Thursday at the Tribble home in Unionville. A memorial service was Friday at Unionville United Methodist Church. Playle & Jones Family Funeral Home in Unionville, Missouri, completed arrangements.

According to her wishes, Lisa’s body will be cremated. Interment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to The Delete Blood Cancer Organization, Be The Match, or Unionville United Methodist Church, and may be entrusted with Playle & Jones Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Mary L. Mohlenkamp of Shannon, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

Wednesday visitations: Orville W. Yocum of Franklin Grove, 10-11 a.m. at Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton.

Wednesday funerals: Mary L. Mohlenkamp of Shannon, 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville.

Orville W. Yocum of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. at Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral

Home in Ashton.

Thursday visitations: Margaret L. Sotelo of Rock Falls, 3-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 2:45 p.m., at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals; Margaret L. Sotelo of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Saturday funerals: Keith D. Kitzmiller of Sterling, memorial celebration of life potluck, noon at United Steel Workers Union Hall in Sterling.

Keith D. Kitzmiller STERLING – Keith D. Kitzmiller, 82, of Sterling, died Saturday, Sept.

27, 2014, at his home.

He was born Dec. 21, 1931, in Polo, the son of Orville R. and Lucille (Meyers) Kitzmiller.

He married Mildred E. Miller on June 6, 1953, in Polo. She preceded him in death on Oct. 23, 1998. He retired in 1996 from Local 727. He enjoyed playing cards, cooking, yardwork, canning from the garden, and family.

Survivors include three daughters, Vicky L. (Floyd) Wellman of Sterling, Jean Kitzmiller of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Karen B. (Steve) Arians of Wilton, Iowa; two sons, Michael K. (Marna) Kitzmiller of Rock Falls and Orville “Randy” Kitzmiller of Sterling; two sisters, Marylin (Larry) Slifer

of Sterling and Arlene Offill of Freeport; one brother, Darrel Kitzmiller of Sterling; 15 grandchildren; and 26 greatgrandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, two brothers, and one granddaughter, Tina M. Johnson.

There will be a familyonly graveside service. A memorial celebration of life potluck with sandwiches provided, will at be noon Saturday at United Steel Workers Union Hall, 502 Woodburn Ave, Sterling. Cremation rites have been accorded. Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to the Cystic Fibrosis Association.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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She is serving 19 years, 7 months in federal prison in Waseca, Minnesota.

While presenting the motions Monday, Stewart said the two related to the pensions were being contested.

He also told Reinhard that two more motions, one relating to another debt owed to Crundwell, would be filed this week.

Crundwell was not in court.

The pensions In her August letter, Crundwell contested the inclusion of the pension funds in her restitution.

One is through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and the other is with Nationwide Retirement Solutions.

Crundwell forfeited her IMRF pension when she was convicted. The money in the account is from contributions she made as a city employee.

Crundwell contends that state law requires the money be sent to her, not the federal government. The government then would have to seize the $73,104.50 she has in that fund. Stewart contends federal law should prevail, and has asked that the money be sent directly to the government.

Stewart said lawyers for Nationwide Retirement Solutions didn’t object to turning over Crundwell’s funds, but asked that 20 percent of the $17,461.36 be kept

for taxes, which he did not object to.

The judge asked Stewart to file motions to support the government’s motions. He said he would do so within 7 days.

Crundwell then will have 30 days to respond, as will the IMRF and attorneys for the bank regarding the Nationwide Retirement Solutions fund.

American Quarter Horse Association The government submitted a turnover motion asking that $37,239.39 from the American Quarter Horse Association be put toward Crundwell’s restitution.

The majority of that money – $29,143.30 – is from the association’s Incentive Fund Program, which, according to court records, pays participants for each competition point earned by a horse or its offspring.

The government included money from 2012 and 2013 in its motion. The association had at first contested the inclusion of the money from 2013, but Stewart said Monday that the association’s attorney had agreed to turn it over.

Also included in the motion was $8,150 in dues or other money Crundwell paid to the association.

Reinhard asked Stewart for an amended motion to include confirmation from AQHA and support for seizing the money from dues. Stewart said he would file an amended motion soon.

The $2,000 loan According to court records, Crundwell lent $2,000 to Wolber on July 29, 2011; he has paid back $800.

The motion heard Monday offered an agreement between the government and Wolber that calls for him to repay the $1,200 he still owes in three installments of $400, on or before the 25th of the month. The next payment would be due by Oct. 25, the last by Dec. 25.

Reinhard asked for written confirmation from Wolber that he agreed to the terms in the motion.

Crundwell had no objection to the repayment motion or agreement.

After appearing before Reinhard, Stewart said Wolber agreed to the terms and considered showing up in court Monday to pay what he owed. Stewart said he told Wolber that wasn’t necessary.

The Wolber loan is one of three that Crundwell made and that the government has been trying to collect. One – made to Fire Chief Tim Shipman and his wife, Diane – has

been repaid with interest, the U.S. Marshals Service said in July.

The remaining loan, which hasn’t been resolved, was to former City Engineer Shawn Ortgiesen and his wife, Angela.

Margaret L. Sotelo ROCK FALLS – Margaret L. Sotelo, 73, of Rock Falls, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at her home.

Margaret was born Sept. 3, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Jesus and Angela (Ortega) Rios. She married Camilo G. Sotelo on Feb. 14, 1960, in Sterling. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, where she was a member of the church choir and prayer group.

She was an excellent vocalist, having sung for many weddings and funerals. She was a loving mother and wife, and was actively involved with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Camilo Sotelo of Rock Falls; three daughters, Lisa (Bill) Lawson of Rock Falls and Sonia Sotelo and Rosanna Simester, both of Sterling; six sons, Rueben Sotelo of Sterling, John (Debbie) Sotelo of Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, Mark (Christine Bushman) Sotelo of Sterling, Rene (Kendra) Sotelo of Sterling, Mario (Sue) Sotelo of Colona, and Richard Sotelo (Stephanie) of Rock Falls; her mother-in-law, Esther Sotelo of Sterling; 23 grandchildren, Chris Sotelo, Emily Leffelman, Carissa Sotelo, Codtey Albright, Alec Last, Brandon Sotelo, Kayla Win-

ters, Sara Sotelo, Rachel South, Bridgette Sotelo, Ryan Sotelo, Nathan Sotelo, Brina Jo Sotelo, Jenna Sotelo, Jenny Lawson, Mario Sotelo Jr., Gabriella Schilling, Sierra Sotelo, Michael Sotelo, Nicholas Simester, John Paul Schilling Jr., Hunter, and Rayna; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Louise (Merrill) Baeza and Jessie (Raul) Garza, both of Sterling, and Maria Antonia (Eladio) Valdez of Kansas City; and three brothers, Ralph Rios of Cherry Valley, Edward (Ann) Rios of Peoria, and Alexander (Delores) Rios of Sterling.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Anna Margaret Sotelo; one great-grandson, Michael Edward Leffelman; two sisters, Deliay Maria Rios in infancy and Jenny Magon; and one brother, Mel Rios.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 2:45 p.m., Thursday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m.

Friday at the church, with Monsignor Thomas Dzielak, celebrant, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

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Sheriff: Motorcyclist, 73, crashes into fence, dies

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MOUNT CARROLL – A 73-year-old Mendota man who died after a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon had a heart problem just before crashing into a fence, Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran said.

The preliminary cause of death, however, is blunt force trauma to the head, said Bill Hintz, chief deputy coroner at the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office, which performed an autopsy

Monday afternoon.

The autopsy also found a blood clot in one of the vessels of Near’s heart, Hintz said.

Alvin K. Near was north of Mount Carroll on state Route 78 near Old Galena Trail Road when his motorcycle veered off the road, went into a ditch and hit the fence; he was not wearing a helmet, the sheriff’s department said in a news release.

Near was flown to Rockford Memorial Hospital, where he later died, the release said.

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Electricians from Engel Electric construct street lamps along South Peoria on Monday, as work continues on the downtown streetscape project in Dixon.

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DIXON – A leadership committee in the Dixon School District is looking for ways to improve its facilities, and they is asking for help from the public.

The group of community members, teachers and district officials are asking the public for feedback during a community forum, which will take place tonight.

The forum’s purpose is to introduce the master planning process and to solicit ideas, insights, goals and priorities from members of the community.

“The main focus of the community forum is to get an idea of what the community is looking

To attend The community forum on the Dixon School District’s long-term facilities plan will be at 7 tonight at the high school cafeteria, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Visit plandixonschools.info for more information on the facilities plan. for,” said BrainSpaces founder Amy Yurko, a certified architect who the district hired in June to lead its strategic planning.

Those in attendance will break into small groups and discuss ways to improve the facilities in the school district. Those ideas will then be relayed to the leadership committee.

“We want to know from the community what their high hopes are for the district, and what their key apprehensions are,” Yurko said. “Once we get that information, we can tailor our options to help respond to them.”

Yurko said those in attendance do not have to stand up in front of everyone to participate in the discussion.

“People can submit their comments in written form, or people can talk about them as a group,” Yurko said.

If anyone misses tonight’s forum, there will be other opportunities to share input. Over the next 6 to 8 months, the committee plans to gather as much input as possible.

Statue’s home second-most visited pilgrimage in Mexico STATUE

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The procession brought the statue of Nuestro Padre Jesus del Calvario.

In Mexico, groups will walk hundreds of miles to San Juan de los Lagos in Jalisco to see and pay homage to a small statue of the Virgin Mary, called Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos.

Having the statue in town is important to Janie Atilano, a member of the Hispanic ministry at St. Mary’s. Her father is from San Juan de los Lagos.

“Since I was a child, my father always took me to see the Virgin,” Atilano said. “I’ve been to Mexico to see it.”

According to lore, in 1623, a family of acrobats had a show that included “flying” over a field of spear points. A 7-yearold daughter fell onto the spears

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Since then, other miracles have been attributed to her intercession, often related to a recovery from serious illness or peril.

“A lot of people have faith in her,” said Mauricio Cabrera,

The procession of the statue of Nuestro Padre Jesus del Calvario makes its way Monday evening into St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sterling.

a San Juan de los Lagos native who travels with the statue.

“They talk to the Virgin Mary and ask her for miracles through God. God is the one that makes the miracles.”

The statue of the Virgin is standing up and her hands are joined in prayer. She is dressed in a blue gown covered with stars. She also has a crescent moon at the bottom of her feet.

The statue’s home is the second-most visited pilgrimage site in Mexico, after the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Cabrera said.

“After the first miracle, there has been a process of miracles that the Virgin Mary has created through God,” he said.

Father Adalberto Sanchez, associate pastor with St. Mary’s, said having the statue in town will be a blessing for people who might not otherwise get a chance to see it.

“There are people here that have a devotion to the lady, but they can’t go back to Mexico to see her,” Sanchez said. “For us Catholics, we have a devotion to her, because she is the mother of Jesus. People now have an opportunity to come see her.”

After the statue leaves town, it will visit St. Gall Parish, located at 5500 S. Kedzie Ave, in Chicago.

To see the Virgin The Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 509 Avenue B, Sterling, until Wednesday. Parish communities interested in organizing a procession should call Janie Atilano at St. Mary’s at 815-6265735, or 815-625-0640.

Below is a schedule of events in the statue’s honor.

Today

8 a.m. – Start of visits 9:30 a.m. – Mass in honor of Our Lady. Confessions after Mass until 11:45 a.m.

6:30 p.m. – Mass for the sick Wednesday

8 a.m. – Start of visits 6 p.m. – Mass of Thanksgiving for Our Lady’s visit. A reception will be held at Bales Hall in the Parish Center.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Under tough scrutiny, Rauner isn’t at his best Nursing home questions give candidate grief

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EDITORIAL | PARENTS NIGHT | MANUFACTURING DAY

Manufacturing a better future

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rea manufacturers have gotten together to promote the availability of promising, rewarding careers in manufacturing.

We applaud their efforts.

A two-pronged approach has been planned to enlighten young people and their parents about the opportunities that exist.

First, the parents.

At 7 p.m. Wednesday, a public educational event will take place at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. This Parents Night program features a keynote speech by Paddy Lange, plant manager at BorgWarner in Dixon. The region’s manufacturing heritage will be celebrated with a multimedia presentation.

The idea is to inform parents that good careers in manufacturing exist right here in the Sauk Valley. Their

What we think Manufacturing jobs are going unfilled because of the lack of well-trained employees. We applaud a coordinated effort by area companies to bridge the skills gap and encourage more young people to consider careers in manufacturing. sons and daughters, with proper training on high-tech machinery at a community college or technical school, could land higher-paying jobs here at home.

Of the region’s workforce, 20 percent of the jobs are still in manufacturing, which is double the averages of the state and nation.

And today’s manufacturers have trouble finding employees who are qualified to operate the various machines in their factories. In a survey, 11 area manufacturers report a combined 136 job openings that have not been filled because of the lack of applicants with the nec-

essary skills.

Next, the students.

Manufacturing Day is planned for Oct. 24, when nearly 500 freshmen from 17 area high schools will meet at Centennial Auditorium to learn about career opportunities in manufacturing.

Ten companies will give tours and explain how their products are made.

Then, students will go to Sauk Valley Community College to meet leaders in manufacturing to learn about career opportunities. The college will also offer tours of its technology programs.

Students will learn

that obtaining the skills necessary to become machinists, engineers, electricians and welders can be a sound investment in their futures.

Manufacturing jobs in the 21st century aren’t the same as they were in the 20th century. More training is needed to operate the equipment that today’s factories use. The people behind Manufacturing Day hope to change perceptions about manufacturing so that students and parents come to appreciate the opportunities and take advantage of them.

We salute area manufacturing leaders who have cooperated to present this important firsttime initiative.

We encourage parents to attend Wednesday evening’s Parents Night.

And we challenge young people to give manufacturing a serious look as a potential career that might just be right for them.

THE READER’S VOICE

Misleading political ads are shameful CARYN UNSICKER Silvis

FactCheck.org calls a Schilling TV ad featuring veterans asking Cheri Bustos why she voted to cut veterans benefits by $6 billion “shamefully misleading.”

Last December, along

with 169 Republicans and 163 Democrats, she voted for the RyanMurray Act, a bipartisan compromise that cut the cost-of-living adjustments for some military retirees over 10 years in exchange for not cutting Social Security or Medicare and restoring some earlier “sequester” cuts to the military budget.

Two months later, Cheri was among 326 members

of the House who voted to restore the cost-of-living adjustments.

The website suggests that instead of saying “shame on you,” the veterans should have said, “Thank you, Congresswoman Bustos, for restoring our full military pensions.”

I know one of the veterans in the TV ad. He was employed by the 2012 Schilling campaign. He and the other veterans

may be duped by Schilling, but I hope most Americans aren’t.

Remember the expensive, phony, anti-Bustos “newspaper” he put out right before the 2012 election? It was the National Enquirer of dishonest political literature. Unlike the veterans in your TV ad, Bobby, I can’t ask, “How could you?”

But I can state, unequivocally: Shame on you, exCongressman Schilling.

Read ‘Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State’

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ow can people in the Sauk Valley become better informed about the problems that plague Illinois?

By reading the book “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State,” by James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson.

They suggest 98

changes to improve the state, including: No. 95: Make violations of the Illinois General Assembly’s Code of Conduct punishable by fines, public reporting, and censure.

The book is endorsed by two prominent retired Illinois political leaders, former Democratic U.S.

Sen. Adlai Stevenson III and former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar.

Sauk Valley Media has copies of the book available for people to check out and read.

We invite you to check out a copy of “Fixing Illinois” from SVM’s offices in Sterling (3200 E. Lincolnway) or Dixon (113 S. Peoria Ave.),

EDITORIAL BOARD

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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read it, and prepare to participate in a community conversation at the upcoming Sauk Valley Symposium on Oct. 8 at Sauk Valley Community College. Meet authors Nowlan and Johnson at a reception at 5:30 p.m. in the East Mall, and hear their presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the adjacent Jerry Mathis Theater.

Just a quick note to Bruce Rauner: The next time you try to claim that Gov. Pat Quinn is “personally” under federal investigation (an allegation that, as far as anyone can tell, is not true), it’s probably best not to say it while standing next to a different governor who actually is “personally” under federal investigation.

Rauner held a relatively brief press conference last week to talk about Chicago’s violence problem with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at his side. Rauner attempted to claim that Quinn was somehow responsible for the murder of a 9-year-old boy by a convict on probation – even though it appears right now that all state laws and procedures were followed.

And not mentioned, of course, is that Newark, New Jersey, has a murder rate almost twice that of Chicago, which sort of undercut Christie’s contention that Gov. Quinn had “failed” to protect Illinois’ public safety.

Rauner was then asked about the growing scandal of an alleged nursing home “bust-out” scheme, which includes the bizarrely sordid story of how the troubled company was sold off to a pathetic old man who thought he was buying computer parts and instead wound up with an empty shell corporation that ended up being responsible for about a billion dollars in wrongful death judgments.

The candidate denied any personal knowledge of the company’s problems (he never seems to know about his companies’ many, many problems), denied “lying” to the Chicago Tribune when he said he had served on the nursing home company’s board of directors for only a year (the Tribune eventually discovered his tenure was four times longer than that), and claimed that Quinn was “trying to create a distraction” by even bringing up the subject.

THE NURSING HOME story is an issue now because a federal bankruptcy trial, which started last week, is attempting to sort out who is responsible for paying what to the surviving families of dead nursing home residents.

The gubernatorial contender then attempted to turn the tables on Quinn by claiming the governor is personally under federal investigation for that 2010 anti-violence initiative. But Rauner’s campaign has repeatedly pointed to the fact that their candidate was never even deposed in the nursing home bankruptcy pro-

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ceeding as “proof” that he has no responsibility.

Using Rauner’s very own standard, since Quinn’s emails haven’t been directly subpoenaed by the feds, he can also legitimately claim to be innocent.

And that’s when a reporter pointed out that Gov. Christie (whom Rauner referred to last week as “one of the greatest public servants in America”) is personally under federal investigaBruce tion for that Rauner bridge closRepublican ing scandal candidate for governor has thing. faced tough It’s hardly questions the next from reporters Watergate, about his and appears business dealings. freakishly overblown to my eyes, but a federal probe is a federal probe, I suppose, so it was a fair point. Rauner refused to respond and Christie gave the reporter the evil eye.

NOT ALL, BUT MOST Chicago reporters don’t know much about state governance, and they know even less about state budgeting. So, Rauner has been able to avoid tough questions about things like his “business reforms” that he refuses to detail, or his proposed massive spending hikes coupled with even bigger tax cuts that will produce budget holes in the billions, etc.

That’s where his highly polished, tried-and-true talking points do him the most good – with reporters who don’t understand the details and, for the most part, don’t care anyway.

But that phase of the campaign is now behind us. What’s left is Chicago reporters pushing Rauner to comment on the issues of the day as defined by them. And when he has no poll-tested talking points to rely on, he’s proving to be a sorely inadequate candidate.

Quinn’s campaign often sends out its lieutenant governor candidate, Paul Vallas, when it needs an attack dog. Rauner’s running mate, Evelyn Sanguinetti, however, is most definitely not capable of handling herself with Chicago’s notoriously aggressive reporters. She’s just not good at it, and they’d eat her for lunch.

For as lacking as Rauner is, Sanguinetti is just not an option. So the top guy is left to do all the dirty work.

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Caregiver must find respite time for herself Dear Abby, How can I convince my aging, sick sister-in-law that her feeble husband’s care is too much for her at this point? She can barely care for herself, yet she must help him eat, get out of chairs – everything short of chew his food for him. I have tried telling her she deserves respite care of some kind, to no avail.

Have you any ideas how I can convince her she is literally killing herself and deserves some assistance?

Their three daughters are no help at all to them.

They turn a blind eye from their parents’ situation.

– Relative Who Cares in Ohio

Be sure to point out that if that happens, their father’s care would become their responsibility. When they realize the effect it would have on their own lives, it might motivate them to do something.

The second would be to do some research and see what options are available for part-time caregivers or senior day care centers where her husband would be safe and looked after while your sister-in-law has a few precious hours to herself. The man’s doctor could guide you.

Then have a frank talk with her and explain that for her to be as effective a caregiver as she obviously wants to be, she’s going to

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

Dear Relative, I can think of a few things you might do to help. The first would be to talk to the daughters and explain your concerns for their mother’s health – because if she doesn’t get some respite care, SHE could die before their father does.

have to take better care of herself, because the track she’s on right now could cost her her own health or even her life, and that’s no exaggeration.

repeat what they say (I try not to do it often) if I missed something. They get frustrated and so do I, and then they say, “Never mind!”

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Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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.

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

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

Line dancing, 10:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-9236.

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

Meal and a movie, noon, Sterling Public Library, 815-6251370.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Euchre 101, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Sublette Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., north shelter, Sublette Centennial Park, Sublette, 815849-5425.

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Lanark City Park, 200 W. Claremore St., Lanark. Rain or shine.

Adult Readers’ Group, 6 p.m., library conference room, Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-625-0354.

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Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

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

Bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Wednesday, Oct. 1 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Wednesday, Oct. 1 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Women, infants, and children nutritional education and coupon pickup, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-2843371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Dixon Correctional retiree breakfast, 8 a.m., Rivers Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 8-9:30 a.m., YMCA, 110 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-2843371.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Church of the Brethren, 215 North Court St., Dixon.

Ogle County Health Department flu immunizations for adults, 9-11:30 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-732-7330, ext.

275 or 301.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Church of Christ, 346 Chicago Ave., Savanna, 800541-5479.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Dixon Senior

Center, 100 W. Second St., 815284-3371.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 10-11 a.m., People’s National Bank, 112 Main St., Tampico.

Free blood pressure check, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 3:30 p.m., closed; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Woodworkers, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-8572550.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle

Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815-625-0382 or 800-733-2767.

Flu immunization clinic, 2:30-6 p.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 203 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., closed, step, tradition, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815-625-0333.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Living Well With Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

Carroll County Fair Board, 7 p.m., Carroll County Fairgrounds, 28374 Milledgeville Road, Milledgeville, 815-2449444.

Touched By Suicide ... Survivors Gather, 7 p.m., Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 264 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-438-2345.

Dixon Sports Boosters Club Board meeting, 7 p.m., Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Patrick Dempsey in honor of his mother.

Aimee Arsenault, manager of special events and development at the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, announced the fundraising

total at Sunday’s closing ceremonies and added that it’s still growing.

Dempsey, the “Grey’s Anatomy” actor and Maine native, was one of the roughly 1,000 people who took part in Sunday’s cycling events. Others raised money by walking or running.

American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Wednesday worship at the barn, 7 p.m., Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 560 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 8 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture Building, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison.

Thursday, Oct. 2 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weigh-in, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815626-0034.

Ogle County Health Department flu immunizations for adults and children, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 903C S. Seventh St., Rochelle, 815-732-7330, ext.

275 or 301.

Computer classes, 9 and 10

a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m., CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Regional Transportation Committee Region 1 meeting, 10 a.m., Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., Oregon.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 5:30 p.m., open, beginners; 7 p.m., closed, step, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Serenity Lunch Bunch, noon1 p.m.,Galena Steak House, 1101 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Reservations: Serenity Hospice & Home, 815-732-2499, by 10 a.m. today.

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 4-5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council

on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-441-4452.

Lee County Veterans Assistance Commission, 6:30 p.m., Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

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

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

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

Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Harkrader Hall, St. Louis Catholic School, 631 Park Ave. West, Princeton, 815-8752430.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

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

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

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserves, 7:30 p.m., Law Enforcement Center, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

AMVETS Post 167 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Sterling American Legion, 601 First Ave. Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-4415327.

Self Help Parents Association, 7:30 p.m., Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

Sterling-Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Appointment, 815-284-9555.

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Hopefuls debate background checks for guns Oberweis says he hasn’t seen proof they would reduce crime in Illinois CHICAGO (AP) – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and GOP challenger Jim Oberweis disagreed Monday on whether to require universal background checks for firearms purchases.

Durbin said it would reduce violence in a country “awash in guns.� Oberweis said he’s not convinced the checks would have the intended impact.

Oberweis, an Illinois state senator and entre-

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They met Monday before the Chicago Tribune editorial board for their first joint, televised appearance of the 2014 campaign.

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State sending approvals to patients CHICAGO (AP) – The first approval letters have been sent to Illinois patients who applied to use medical marijuana legally, Illinois Department of Public Health spokeswoman Melaney Arnold confirmed Monday.

Arnold said approximately a dozen letters have been sent as the state continues to review applications from patients, which have come in by the thousands since the beginning of the month.

Among the first to receive a letter was Jim Champion of Somonauk, who received an approval letter last week. He’s a 48-year-old veteran with multiple sclerosis, a qualifying condition under

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To deal with the volume of applications, Illinois is taking them only from patients whose last names begin with A through L. Patients whose last names begin with M through Z have been asked to wait until Nov. 1 to apply.

Patients must have a written certification from a doctor and get a background check, then pay $100 a year to apply for a medical marijuana card.

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Durbin said Monday that extending mandatory background checks would help reduce violence in places like Chicago, where police said a recent study found 60 percent of the guns recovered in crimes came from states that have weaker gun laws, such as Indiana, Wisconsin and Mississippi.

“Most responsible gun owners and sportsmen are not opposed to keeping guns out of the hands of convicted felons and mentally unstable people,� Durbin said.

But Oberweis said he hasn’t seen evidence that the checks would reduce crime and that it wouldn’t stop so-called straw purchasers who buy guns and then transfer them to people who shouldn’t have them. He noted Chicago’s violence problem exists, despite Illinois having some of the nation’s toughest gun laws.

“I want to understand what will actually work, what isn’t just one more attempt, one more regulation that isn’t going to be effective,� Oberweis said.

He also said some gun owners are afraid of the government keeping a database of people with guns. “People don’t believe the government should have access to too much information,� Oberweis said, pointing to instances of the government tracing cellphone use and messages. “That’s an area that certainly has some concern.�

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For that offense, as part of a plea deal, Swon was sentenced to 30 months of probation, in addition to the 180 days of jail time already served.

In August 2012, he was pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender and was sentenced to 2 years in prison. In September 2013, he was released.

Authorities in Vilas County got a call about 7 p.m. Sunday from a woman who said her husband’s snowmobile had broken the ice on Eagle Lake. She said her husband was submerged chest-deep in the water.

Rescue officials were able to get him out of the lake. James Trinka of Crystal Lake was hospitalized for symptoms of hypothermia.

The sheriff’s office reminds snowmobile riders to stay on marked trails.

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Laurence J. Peter, who was a Canadian educator, said, “If two wrongs don’t make a right, try three.”

We have been looking at deals with two potential trump suits, not three.

By far the best analysis of the subject was written

by Albert Morehead for his book, “Morehead on Bidding.” This was updated by Alan Truscott and your Present Author under the title “On Bidding.”

It was an easy job because it was such a good book.

Sadly, it has been out of print for years, but maybe you can find a copy online.

In today’s deal, the problem is not locating the best trump fit, but landing in a game contract that can be made.

North-South have only one eight-card fit.

Five diamonds, though, can be defeated if East establishes his club trick quickly.

Then the defenders will take

two hearts and one club.

Reaching a 4-3-fit contract is always difficult. Here, South’s three-heart cue-bid asks North to bid three notrump with a heart stopper.

When North cannot oblige, he shows three-card spade support. (With four spades, he would have raised on the previous round.)

Then South, with such strong spades, goes with the 4-3 fit, the only game that cannot be defeated.

West leads the heart three.

East takes two tricks in the suit and – best – plays a third round.

Ruffing this trick will be fatal unless the trumps are breaking 3-3. Instead, South discards a club.

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More than 20,000 deer are involved in Illinois traffic accidents each year and autumn is one of the most dangerous times of year for drivers, according to the department. Cultivated fields, wooded areas and plains are common settings for accidents involving vehicles and deer, Trooper Tracy Lillard, a safety education officer with the

state police, told the Journal Star.

Lauren Malmberg, the Peoria County animal protection services director, agrees.

“I can practically tell you where those deer will be,” Malmberg said. “There are places you can regularly count 20 or 30 deer standing near the road. Fields are one of those places.”

Many accidents occur during dawn or dusk, according to state police and Malmberg, although they stress that deer can appear on roads at any time.

“Just because one [deer] has crossed doesn’t mean they’re done. There are very often more behind them,” Malmberg said.

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Numbers game The Athletics’ Adam Dunn will play in his first postseason game today against the Royals in the American League Wild Card game. He has played 2,001 regular season games with three teams.

MLB POSTSEASON | AMERICAN LEAGUE WILD CARD

hubARKUSH Shaw Media Bears analyst.

He can be reached at harkush@ shawmedia. com

Don’t pin this one on Cutler

S

o, Aaron Rodgers is Aaron Rodgers, and Jay Cutler isn’t.

Please tell me you’re not surprised.

Talk radio and Twitter will buzz for the next week over Cutler’s failures against the Packers, and that’s too bad because it’s not the story of the 38-17 whipping the Packers gave the Bears on Sunday.

Both Green Bay’s and the Bears’ defenses stunk, and the Packers’ just reeked a little bit less.

After telling Packers fans they needed to just r ... e ... l ... a ... x, Rodgers took to the Soldier Field slip and slide that passes for an NFL playing surface and was this close to perfect in a near must-win situation.

A perfect passer rating in the NFL is 158.3, and Rodgers hung a 151.2 on the Bears, going 22 for 28 for 302 yards, 10.8 yards an attempt, four touchdowns and no interceptions.

Cutler’s stat line was pretty much typical Jay (22 for 34, 256 yards, 7.5 yards an attempt, two TDs, two interceptions, 82.5 passer rating).

But these Cutler picks weren’t necessarily his fault, let alone the kind of awful throws he’s been known to force at the very worst times.

AP

Oakland and Kansas City took chances by trading away future pieces for big arms like Jon Lester (above) and James Shields (below).

It has paid off as both teams are in the playoffs, and those two aces will face off today in the American League Wild Card game.

Doubling down on arms Athletics, Royals hit it big after taking risks in trades for pitchers

BY DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals made one of the boldest trades in franchise history 2 years ago. The Oakland Athletics made a similarly aggressive move just a couple of months ago.

The results of both will be in the starting spotlight Tuesday night.

For the Royals, it’s “Big Game James” – James Shields, the centerpiece of a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays that finally pushed the long-downtrodden franchise into the postseason for the first time in 29 years. For the A’s, it’s Jon Lester – the postseason star of the Red Sox last season, who was acquired by Oakland at the trading deadline just for this moment.

The one-game AL wild-card playoff. The winner advances to face the Los Angeles Angels in the best-of-five division series Thursday. The loser trudges away into the offseason.

“I’ve only been here for 2 years,”

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When: 7:07 p.m. today Where: Kaufman Stadium, Kansas City TV: TBS Season series: Royals 5-2 FYI: These former AL West rivals met once before in the postseason, with Oakland sweeping Kansas City in three games in the division round of the strikeshortened 1981 season.

Shields said Monday, “but when I got traded over here, I knew the magnitude of what this organization was headed for. And when I got here, walking around the city and talking to the fans and really relishing the 29 years, it’s a special moment.”

The teams share plenty of similarities: pop-gun offenses backed by strong starting pitching and two of the dominant bullpens in baseball.

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NBA | BULLS MEDIA DAY

Bulls looking through Rose-colored glasses Star’s return, Gasol’s addition has team hopeful

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN Associated Press

CHICAGO – This is one way it could go for the revamped Chicago Bulls, according to Derrick Rose.

It’s the fourth quarter, and Pau Gasol has the ball in the post.

“I’m out on the perimeter and I’m just waiting to get a set shot,” Rose said Monday.

“Other than that, let him work.

You’ve got Joakim [Noah] or Taj [Gibson] on the other side cleaning up everything else.

You’ve got two shooters on the floor with me, Jo and Pau. I just see [Gasol] in the post. I’m waiting for a jump shot, and you pick your poison.”

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Did you know?

• The Bulls have made the playoffs in nine of the last 10 seasons. They were eliminated in the first round in six of those seasons, making the Eastern Conference finals once in 2010.

All those options for the Bulls.

It’s quite a change from the last time they were on the court.

Rose is back after missing most of the past two seasons, and he gets to work with one of the NBA’s most skilled and versatile big men.

The return of Rose and signing of Gasol, a two-time champion with Kobe Bryant and the

Lakers, are two big reasons why Chicago is poised to return to the elite portion of the Eastern Conference.

Injuries to each of Rose’s knees put those plans on hold the past few years. But with practices starting on Tuesday and the season opening Oct. 29 at New York, the Bulls believe they are ready to challenge again.

Besides Rose’s comeback and the deal with Gasol, the Bulls also signed European star Nikola Mirotic and drafted Doug McDermott, giving them more shooters, and brought AP in Aaron Brooks for backcourt Guard Derrick Rose is interviewed during the Bulls’ media day depth.

Monday in Chicago. Rose has missed most of the last two seasons because of injuries to both of his knees.

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You’re out Ron Gardenhire The Twins fired their manager after the team’s fourth straight losing season.

Gardenhire managed the team for 13 seasons.

Former Bears quarterback will be the Bills’ starter in Week 5 when Buffalo travels to Detroit. Orton will replace EJ Manuel.

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On the calendar Local events

IHSA will not attend education hearing The Illinois High School Association announced Monday that it will have no official presence at Friday’s Elementary & Secondary Education Committee hearing.

The notice came via a video announcement to member schools from executive director Marty Hickman after he was informed that the IHSA will be unable to testify or call witnesses during the hearing.

The IHSA has been told that they will be allowed to call witnesses at an unscheduled third hearing.

NFL

Bears-Falcons game flexed to afternoon The Chicago Bears’ road game against the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 12 has been changed from a noon start to 3:25 p.m. on Fox, the NFL announced.

The Week 6 game was swapped with New England at Buffalo, which has been moved into the noon slot.

Late Chiefs LB showed signs of CTE Former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who killed his girlfriend in 2012 and committed suicide hours later, showed signs of the brain disease found in other deceased NFL players, according to a neuropathologist’s report.

In the report, obtained

by ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,” Dr. Piotr Kozlowski writes that he detected neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, a signature of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which researchers say is triggered by repeated head trauma and linked to dementia, memory loss and depression.

Colts’ Landry suspended Indianapolis Colts safety LaRon Landry was suspended without pay for the next four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.

Landry will be eligible to return to the Colts’ active roster on Oct. 27 following the team’s Oct. 26 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Illini’s Lunt expected to start Saturday Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt is expected to return to face Purdue this weekend. He suffered a knee ligament sprain against Texas State that sidelined him in Saturday’s 45-14 loss to Nebraska.

Lunt’s replacement, Reilly O’Toole, threw three interceptions in the loss.

HORSE RACING

Female jockey punches opponent No charges were filed after police were called after a fight involving two female jockeys at Arlington International Racecourse.

A 26-year-old woman punched a fellow female jockey, 27, in the face Friday at the track, said Capt.

Mike Hernandez of the Arlington Heights police.

The punch was thrown when the two women argued about something.

The woman who was punched did not hit back and had a black and blue mark under her eye when police arrived.

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• Three Rivers Meet at Orion 4:30 p.m.

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Polo players chase an Aquin runner Friday night. The two teams combined to score 103 points in the game. Aquin won 63-40.

2009. Amboy defeated Riverdale help from their Three Rivers cross19-0 in Week 9 and dispatched over opponents – Kewanee (0-5), AlWood-ROWVA 41-0 in the first Orion (4-1), and Princeton (3-2).

The Golden Warriors are off to a After five weeks of football, local round of the Class 2A playoffs.

4-1 start, but have a tough slate of teams are starting to get a feel for upcoming games. If the Golden what they need to do in order to Warriors wind up 5-4, SVM preearn a conference championdicts 33 playoff points. In that case, ship, or playoff berth.

Three local teams will not be they’ll need help from nonconferHere’s a look at some numbers of note from the fifth week of the making an appearance in the ence opponents Whitney Young playoffs after Week 5 losses.

(0-5) and Rich South (1-4), as well high school football season: Morrison assured itself of its as NIB-12 crossover opponents second straight season of being Morris (2-3) and Sycamore (3-2). knocked out of the playoffs, after Friday’s loss to Amboy. The Every game involving a NIB-12 Mustangs have not missed the West Division team involved a playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 2003-04.

Newman put up 50 or more shutout.

Sterling handed LaSalle-Peru Rock Falls continues a streak, points in a game for the third its third scoreless game in a 32-0 which started in 1993, of missing straight week. win. In a match of two former out on playoff action after a 44-22 The Comets beat Bureau Valley 50-6 in Week 3 and Morrison NCIC powers, Geneseo blanked loss at Winnebago.

Rochelle 17-0. Ottawa, playing West Carroll will miss the play- 59-0 in Week 4, before scoring 52 in a conference crossover with offs for the seventh straight year, points against Fulton on Friday.

The last local team to put up 3 Sycamore from the East division, after falling to Dakota 60-14. straight weeks of more than 50 was dealt a 42-0 loss. points was Eastland-Pearl City, which scored 58 points in Week 6 last season against Polo, 61 against While teams with five wins are Durand the following week, and Amboy became the first local eligible for the playoffs, some then 53 against South Beloit. team to pitch two shutouts in are left out. Last year, Fulton and Sterling finished with 5-4 seasons consecutive weeks.

The Clippers beat Morri- but missed out on the postseason son 21-0, 1 week after deliver- because of a lack of playoff points ing a goose egg to Riverdale – the combined wins of all of the Points were aplenty in Polo’s 27-0. Amboy’s defense has now opponents on a team’s schedule. first loss of the year.

The Steamers sit at 2-3 after a The Marcos tasted defeat at the played eight quarters of scoreless defense, since giving up 24 points 52-6 loss to Newman. Sauk Valley hands of Aquin 63-40. The numagainst Hall in the fourth quarter Media predicts the Steamers to ber of points represents the highhave 35 playoff points, which was est total in a game involving a of Week 3.

The last time the Clippers post- last year’s cutoff. In order to boost local team since Rock Falls fell to ed back-to-back shutouts was in that total, the Steamers will need Lutheran 66-45 in Week 3 of 2013.

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• Dixon, Moline at Sterling • Rock Falls at GenoaKingston Boys golf 9 a.m.

• Three Rivers Tourney at Kewanee Girls golf 9 a.m.

• NIB-12 Conference Tourney at Rochelle Boys soccer 6 p.m.

• DeKalb at Sterling • Oregon at Dixon Girls swimming 5 p.m.

• Sterling at Boylan • Newman, Prophetstown at Morrison Girls tennis 4:30 p.m.

• Sterling at LaSalle-Peru Volleyball 6 p.m.

• Sterling at LaSalle-Peru • Byron at Dixon • Oregon at Stillman Valley 6:15 p.m.

• Scales Mound at Eastland 7 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Lutheran • Hall at Amboy • Erie at Riverdale • Orion at Prophetstown • Newman at Princeton • Sherrard at Fulton • Rockridge at Morrison • Pecatonica at AFC • River Ridge at West Carroll • Durand at Milledgeville

PREP ROUNDUP

Hogue, Smith lead way for Mustangs

By SVM Sports Staff

Morrison golfers Noah Hogue and Brock Smith each carded a 41, leading the Mustangs to a win at Timber Creek Monday afternoon.

The Mustangs finished with a score of 170 to beat Dixon (193) and Eastland (207).

Dixon was led by Cole Ruckman’s 46, while Jake Bonnell, Patrick Johnson and Anton Halla each carded 49s.

Eastland’s Kurt Strauss finished with a teamlow 48.

Fauble led the Rockets with a 50, while Liz Lego (55), Payton Law (58) and Nicole Tupper (58) rounded out the scoring.

Prophetstown third at Quad: Taylor Kelley’s

team-low 51 lead Prophetstown to a third-place finish at a four-team meet at Deer Valley.

The Prophets finished with a score of 229, 1 stroke behind Riverdale’s 228. Rachael Driscoll (56), Jasmine Haggard (60) and Hannah Kolling (62) scored for the Prophets.

Lena-Winslow won Girls golf Belvidere 199, Rock with a score of 200, led F a l l s 2 2 1 : Maken- by Carrie Raders’ medzie Fauble carded her alist 46.

Erie 184, Sherrard career-best round for Rock Falls in a loss at 212: Sera Bebon led Erie with a 44 at Fyre Lake Rock River Golf & Pool.

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Morgan Newton added a 45, while Katlyn Weber (46) and Modison Newton (49) rounded out the scoring for the Cardinals.

Sherrard’s Katy Schmitt was the medalist with a 42.

Girls tennis

doubles matches en route to a road win.

The duo of Allie Shank and Grace Steinke won at the top spot, while Maura Scanlan and Anna Ivarson earned the win at No. 2. Macee Sullivan and Sidney Lippens paired at No. 3 for a win to seal the team win.

Princeton 3, Newman Katie Hammitt earned 2: Rachel Heiderscheit Freeport 4, Dixon 1:

and Sydney Ybarra teamed at the top doubles spot for the Comets (3-8) for a three-set win in Three Rivers East play.

Erin Vits and Audrey Melton secured the other Newman win at No. 2 doubles. Anne Vits and Chantel Ordean lost Sterling 3, Sycamore 2: their singles matches in Sterling swept all three the road meet. the lone win for Dixon in a road loss.

Hammitt won at No. 1 singles in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5. Freeport’s Maya Rockwell won at No. 2 singles over the Duchesses’ Stephanie Tressel.

The Pretzels swept all three doubles matches.

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They also share a significant difference: Oakland has plenty of postseason experience, making it 3 straight years, while Kansas City has languished near the cellar for decades.

That’s the biggest reason why Royals general manager Dayton Moore got Shields and shutdown reliever Wade Davis prior to last sea-

son, trading soon-to-be AL Rookie of the Year Wil Myers and pitching prospect Jake Odorizzi to Tampa Bay. Shields has delivered.

He’s pitching to a 2.31 ERA this September, and the Royals have won four of his starts in some highpressure games.

While the Royals were comfortable in their staff ace, the A’s were still searching for their own.

They already had several front-line starters, but general manager Billy

Beane had been stung by postseason disappointments, and he coveted a horse for such highleverage games.

Turns out that the Red Sox were willing to trade away just that kind of guy.

The move Beane made for Lester on July 31, shipping slugger Yoenis Cespedes to Boston, raised eyebrows around the league. And while the Oakland offense took a hit, Lester has done his part. He is 6-4

with a 2.35 ERA in 11 starts since he arrived in the Bay Area.

Now, he gets another opportunity to pitch in the postseason.

Tonight will mark Lester’s 12th start and 14th postseason appearance.

“We’re going to give it the best shot we can, and hopefully at the end of the day, we’re doing this again,” he said. “You never know what’s going to happen.

This could be my last chance.”

On the tube TV listings Today MLB playoffs 7 p.m.

• American League wildcard game, Oakland, at Kansas City, TBS

Soccer 1:30 p.m.

• UEFA Champions, Barcelona at Paris, FSN • UEFA Champions, Roma at Manchester City, FS1 2 a.m. (Wednesday)

• UEFA Champions, Chelsea at Lisbon, FS1

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MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys golf

First quarter KC–Charles 2 run (Santos kick), 2:15.

Monday’s results at Timber Creek Par 36

MORRISON 170, DIXON 193, EASTLAND 207 Medalist: Noah Hogue (M), Brock Smith (M) 48 Dixon scores: Cole Ruckman 46, Jake Bonnell 49, Patrick Johnson 49, Anton Halla 49 Eastland scores: Kurt Strauss 48, Shay Goellner, Collin Eubanks 53, Conner DeGroot Other Morrison scores: Colton Smith 44, Jorden Workman 44

Girls golf Monday’s results at Rock River Golf & Pool Par 35

BELVIDERE 199, ROCK FALLS 221 Rock Falls scores: Makenzie Fauble 50, Liz lego 55, Payton Law 58, Nicole Tupper 58, Adison Wolf 61 at Deer Valley

LENA-WINSLOW 200, RIVERDALE 228, PROPHETSTOWN 229, PEARL CITY 239 Medalist: Carrie Raders (LW) 46 Prophetstown scores: Taylor Kelley 51, Rachael Driscoll 56, Jasmine Haggard 60, Hannah Kolling 62 at Fyre Lake Golf Club

Second quarter KC–Charles 5 pass from A.Smith (Santos kick), 10:58.

KC–FG Santos 22, :00.

Third quarter KC–Charles 8 pass from A.Smith (Santos kick), 7:53.

KC–FG Santos 31, 5:29.

NE–LaFell 44 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 3:26.

Fourth quarter KC–Kelce 2 pass from A.Smith (Santos kick), 11:52.

KC–Abdullah 39 interception return (Santos kick), 10:34.

NE–Gronkowski 13 pass from Garoppolo (Gostkowski kick), 7:25.

A–76,613.

NE KC First downs 13 26 Total Net Yards 290 443 Rushes-yards 16-75 38-207 Passing 215 236 Punt Returns 2-10 2-3 Kickoff Returns 2-45 2-36 Int.-Ret. 0-0 2-73 Comp-Att-Int 20-30-2 20-26-0 Sack-Yards Lost 3-14 2-12 Punts 6-48.8 4-45.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 3-30 4-35 Time of Poss.

23:33 36:27 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–New England, Ridley 5-28, Vereen 8-26, J.White 3-21. Kansas City, Davis 16-107, Charles 18-92, A.Smith 4-8.

PASSING–New England, Brady 14-232-159, Garoppolo 6-7-0-70. Kansas City, A.Smith 20-26-0-248.

RECEIVING–New England, LaFell 6-119, Vereen 5-41, Edelman 4-23, J.White 3-15, Gronkowski 2-31. Kansas City, Kelce 8-93, Bowe 5-81, Charles 3-16, Avery 2-46, Davis 1-12, Jenkins 1-0.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–None.

ERIE 184, SHERRARD 212 Medalist: Katy Schmitt (S) 42 Erie scores: Sera bebon 44, Morgan Newton 45, Katlyn Weber 46, Madison Newton 49

Girls tennis Monday’s results at Freeport

FREEPORT 4, DIXON 1 Singles 1. Katie Hammitt (D) def. Andrea Cruse, 6-4, 7-5 2. Maya Rockwell (F) def. Stephanie Tressel, 6-1, 6-2 Doubles 1. Danielle Marshall/Grace Berchtold (F) def. Eleasha Penn/Allison Newman, 6-2, 6-3 2. Magan Hayuega/Taylor Bessert (F) def.

Rachael Turffs/Sara Ackerson, 6-1, 6-0 3. Hope Cassell/Courtney Kappas (F) def.

Alane Bratt/Jacqueline Fazekas, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 at Sycamore

STERLING 3, SYCAMORE 2 Singles 1. Anjelina Ye (Syc) def. Allie Prescott, 6-1, 6-0 2. Kathryn Sullivan (Syc) def. Aly Meeks, 6-0, 6-1 Doubles 1. Grace Steinke/Allie Shank (St) def. Matalonis/Cole, 6-2, 6-0 2. Maura Scanlan/Anna Ivarson (St) def.

Johnson/Garbes 3. Macee Sullivan/Sidney Lippens (St) def.

Tritt/Pawola, 6-4, 6-4 at Princeton

PRINCETON 3, NEWMAN 2 Singles 1. Ellie Bonucci (Pr) def. Anne Vits, 6-1, 4-6, 10-2 2. Angelica Jones (Pr) def. Chantel Ordean, 6-0, 6-0 Doubles 1. Rachel Heiderscheit/Sydney Ybarra (N) def. Anjale Patel/Brittany Krohn, 6-3, 2-6, 10-4 2. Erin Vits/Audrey Melton (N) def. Molena Wheeler/Mallory Wheeler, 6-2, 6-1 3. Elsie Block/Mackenzie Geldean (Pr) def.

Maddie Klein/Margaret Smith, 6-2, 6-4

MLB Postseason glance WILD CARD Tuesday’s game Oakland (Lester 16-11) at Kansas City (Shields 14-8), 7:07 p.m. (TBS) Wednesday’s game San Francisco (Bumgarner 18-10) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 13-7), 7:07 p.m. (ESPN)

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Buffalo 2 2 0 .500 79 Miami 2 2 0 .500 96 New England 2 2 0 .500 80 N.Y. Jets 1 3 0 .250 79 South W L T Pct PF Houston 3 1 0 .750 87 Indianapolis 2 2 0 .500 136 Tennessee 1 3 0 .250 60 Jacksonville 0 4 0 .000 58 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 3 0 0 1.000 80 Baltimore 3 1 0 .750 103 Pittsburgh 2 2 0 .500 97 Cleveland 1 2 0 .333 74 West W L T Pct PF San Diego 3 1 0 .750 102 Denver 2 1 0 .667 75 Kansas City 2 2 0 .500 102 Oakland 0 4 0 .000 51 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 3 1 0 .750 122 Dallas 3 1 0 .750 115 N.Y. Giants 2 2 0 .500 103 Washington 1 3 0 .250 95 South W L T Pct PF Atlanta 2 2 0 .500 131 Carolina 2 2 0 .500 73 New Orleans 1 3 0 .250 95 Tampa Bay 1 3 0 .250 72 North W L T Pct PF Detroit 3 1 0 .750 85 Green Bay 2 2 0 .500 92 Minnesota 2 2 0 .500 91 Chicago 2 2 0 .500 92 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 3 0 0 1.000 66 Seattle 2 1 0 .667 83 San Francisco 2 2 0 .500 88 St. Louis 1 2 0 .333 56

PA 75 97 90 96 PA 67 95 110 152 PA 33 60 99 77 PA 63 67 79 103

PA 104 86 91 109 PA 113 96 110 119 PA 62 96 84 100 PA 45 66 89 85

Thursday’s result N.Y. Giants 45, Washington 14 Sunday’s results Green Bay 38, Chicago 17 Houston 23, Buffalo 17 Indianapolis 41, Tennessee 17 Baltimore 38, Carolina 10 Detroit 24, N.Y. Jets 17 Tampa Bay 27, Pittsburgh 24 Miami 38, Oakland 14 San Diego 33, Jacksonville 14 San Francisco 26, Philadelphia 21 Minnesota 41, Atlanta 28 Dallas 38, New Orleans 17 Open: Arizona, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, St. Louis Monday’s result Kansas City 41, New England 14 Monday’s box score

CHIEFS 41, PATRIOTS 14 New England Kansas City

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College football Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Florida St. (27) 4-0 1,416 1 2. Oregon (13) 4-0 1,405 2 3. Alabama (13) 4-0 1,387 3 4. Oklahoma (7) 4-0 1,357 4 5. Auburn 4-0 1,272 5 6. Texas A&M 5-0 1,206 6 7. Baylor 4-0 1,149 7 8. UCLA 4-0 975 11 9. Notre Dame 4-0 972 8 10. Michigan St. 3-1 944 9 11. Mississippi 4-0 906 10 12. Mississippi St. 4-0 848 14 13. Georgia 3-1 788 12 14. Stanford 3-1 643 16 15. LSU 4-1 636 17 16. Southern Cal 3-1 560 18 17. Wisconsin 3-1 502 19 18. BYU 4-0 450 20 19. Nebraska 5-0 445 21 20. Ohio St. 3-1 298 22 21. Oklahoma St. 3-1 246 24 22. East Carolina 3-1 237 23 23. Kansas St. 3-1 216 25 24. Missouri 4-1 145 NR 25. TCU 3-0 109 NR Others receiving votes: Arizona St. 97, South Carolina 61, Clemson 52, Arizona 43, Marshall 40, Georgia Tech 37, West Virginia 24, Arkansas 18, Maryland 5, Louisville 4, N. Dakota St. 3, Washington 2, NC State 1, Virginia 1.

Thursday’s game No. 2 Oregon vs. Arizona, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s game No. 18 BYU vs. Utah State, 9:15 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Florida State vs. Wake Forest, 2:30 p.m.

No. 3 Alabama at No. 10 Mississippi, 2:30 p.m.

No. 4 Oklahoma at No. 25 TCU, 2:30 p.m.

No. 5 Auburn vs. No. 15 LSU, 6 p.m.

No. 6 Texas A&M at No. 12 Mississippi State, 11 a.m.

No. 7 Baylor at Texas, 2:30 p.m.

No. 8 UCLA vs. Utah, 9:30 p.m.

No. 9 Notre Dame vs. No. 14 Stanford, 2:30 p.m.

No. 10 Michigan State vs. No. 19 Nebraska, 7 p.m.

No. 13 Georgia vs. Vanderbilt, 3 p.m.

No. 16 Southern Cal vs. Arizona State, 6:30 p.m.

No. 17 Wisconsin at Northwestern, 3:30 p.m.

No. 20 Ohio State at Maryland, 11 .m.

No. 21 Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State, 11 a.m.

No. 22 East Carolina vs. SMU, 11 a.m.

No. 23 Kansas State vs. Texas Tech, 6 p.m.

NHL preseason EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Toronto 7 4 2 1 9 21 18 Detroit 5 3 1 1 7 10 8 Montreal 4 3 1 0 6 9 8 Boston 4 2 1 1 5 11 9 Ottawa 4 2 1 1 5 11 11 Tampa Bay 3 2 1 0 4 10 6 Buffalo 4 1 2 1 3 8 10 Florida 4 0 2 2 2 9 15 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Columbus 6 5 1 0 10 19 12 N.Y. Islanders 4 3 1 0 6 11 10 Washington 5 3 2 0 6 12 11 New Jersey 4 2 1 1 5 10 12 Philadelphia 6 2 3 1 5 15 20 N.Y. Rangers 3 2 1 0 4 14 9 Pittsburgh 5 2 3 0 4 7 11 Carolina 3 1 2 0 2 7 8 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 5 4 1 0 8 20 18 Nashville 5 3 2 0 6 9 9 Minnesota 4 2 1 1 5 11 9 Chicago 4 2 2 0 4 10 8 Winnipeg 3 1 2 0 2 7 8 St. Louis 4 0 3 1 1 12 17 Colorado 5 0 4 1 1 7 17 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Arizona 5 3 0 2 8 17 13 Los Angeles 4 3 0 1 7 16 13 Vancouver 4 3 1 0 6 12 8 Calgary 6 3 3 0 6 9 13 San Jose 4 2 1 1 5 11 9 Anaheim 6 2 3 1 5 15 17 Edmonton 4 2 2 0 4 6 9 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s results N.Y. Rangers 6, Philadelphia 3 Detroit 3, Toronto 0 Minnesota 4, Pittsburgh 1 Columbus 3, Nashville 0 Dallas 5, Florida 4 Winnipeg at Edmonton, late Arizona at Vancouver, late Today’s games N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Carolina at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Colorado at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Indianapolis S LeRon Landry four game for violating the performance-enhancing substance policy.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released WR Da’Rick Rogers. Placed LB Robert Mathis on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Signed S Dewey McDonald from the practice squad.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released WR Donte Foster from the practice squad.

Signed QB Chandler Harnish to the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS — Released WR Jalen Saunders and CB LeQuan Lewis. Signed WRs T.J. Graham and Chris Owusu.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed CB Richard Crawford and S Jamarca Sanford.

Signed OT Terren Jones to the practice squad.

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Lesniewski strong at home Steamers roll Morrison; AFC hangs on in three

By SVM Sports Staff

Monday’s stars

Chelsea Lesniewski finished with Chelsea Lesniewski, Fulton, a team-high eight kills as she led Fulton to a 25-19, 25-16 Three Riv- 8 kills, 5 service points Krista Beach, AFC, 11 kills ers West win at home.

Lesniewski added five service Cassidy Koning, 10 kills, points, while Taylor Curley fin- 15 digs ished with nine assists. Averi Tress Schuler, Faith Christian, Leitzen tallied 13 digs and Betsy 10 kills, 16 digs Leonard slammed six aces for the Steamers (5-8) Kenzie Dusing added six assists, Adreinne Banks led Morrison Justine Gorzny finished with five with five kills, and Brooke Stralow kills, and Sammi Bushman tallied four aces for Polo in the loss. added seven assists in the loss.

AFC def. South Beloit 25-16, Pecatonica def. Polo 20-25, 25-22, 25-23: Paige Peterson 23-25, 25-15: Krista Beach record-

led the Marcos with 10 kills in an ed 11 kills, Cassidy Koning added 10 kills and 15 digs as the RaidNUIC West road loss.

ers won on the road in NUIC East play.

Lauren Meurer added 15 digs and four aces, while Katie Sondgeroth had 25 assists over the three games.

Faith Christain wins two in Grand Detour: The Falcons (21-

0) beat Morning Star 25-10, 25-9, then defeated Galesburg Christian 25-8, 25-7 to remain undefeated.

Tressa Schuler led the Falcons with 10 kills and 16 digs, Zoe Zigler added five kills, 11 digs and eight aces and Katie Cover added 12 digs and seven aces in the home wins.

Gasol adds scoring threat to offense GLASSES

load on that team. More importantly, Rose got to practice and play.

He stayed healthy and Even though flashed some of his old the Bulls missed out on explosiveness.

Carmelo Anthony, they “You could see the are deeper and more reactivity, the exploversatile than they were siveness, I like to call it a year ago. some of the old Derrick The 7-foot Gasol is a Rose moves – the way he four-time All-Star who would get into the lane, averaged 17.4 points and get to the basket,” gen9.7 rebounds in 60 games eral manager Gar Forlast season with Los Angeman said. “I know some les, and he brings some people are concerned sorely needed offensive that he didn’t shoot a punch to Chicago’s fronthigh percentage. That’s court. With Gasol and not a huge concern for Noah, the Bulls now have us. In that setting, he’s two good passing big men not taking a lot of shots. who also can defend the ... In that type of setting, rim. he’s trying to get others They also have some involved.” tantalizing possibilities With the Bulls, Rose with Gasol and Rose will have more options playing off each other.

– none bigger than the “I think the most 7-footer they signed important part is just to AP from the Lakers. make each other better, At 34, Gasol’s skills Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol (left) is interviewed complement each other, during the Bulls’ media day on Monday in Chicago. remain sharp, and he had make the right plays for Gasol gives the Bulls another scoring option to play no shortage of suitors ourselves and for our over the summer. Bryant off guard Derrick Rose. teammates,” Gasol said. urged him to re-sign with “We can develop a spethe Lakers, hoping they Rose tore the anterior question. cial bond. I look forward cruciate ligament in his would eventually retire The Bulls believe he to seeing him play, seeleft knee in the 2012 play- knocked off much of the together as teammates. ing him gain confidence off opener and sat out Instead, Gasol chose rust this summer playand dominate the game Chicago. the following season. His ing for the U.S. national like he used to.”

“It felt right for me to long-awaited comeback team in the World Cup Whether he can make that decision,” got cut short after 10 of Basketball, even if his remains to be seen. games last year by a less statistics weren’t exactly Gasol said. “It was hard Rose understands the serious injury to his right All-Star level. to do it. But life is about doubts will linger, that knee – a torn meniscus.

He averaged just 4.8 making tough decisions the only way he can ease For all the optimism points and shot about at times. You’ve just got them is by suiting up and surrounding this team, 25 percent, but he was to look ahead. Right now, staying healthy.

Rose still remains a big not trying to carry the I’m just excited.”

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Porus defense to blame for blowout loss ARKUSH

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The Bears trailed, 24-17, halfway through the third quarter when Cutler tried to squeeze a throw into Josh Morgan at the Packers’ 15-yard line and the ball bounced off either Morgan’s or cornerback Tramon Williams’ hands and ricocheted backward 10 to 15 yards in the air into the waiting arms of Clay Matthews.

It was a bit of a fluke at best.

The second pick looked really bad AP as Cutler threw an Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) passes against the Packers in the second half 18-yard strike to Pack- of Sunday’s game in Chicago. Cutler threw two touchdowns and two intercepers cornerback Sam tions in the loss.

Shields, which he returned 62 yards to and again vs. the Packers main reasons Rodgers week – could signal the put the final nail in the with one catch for 6 yards was able to average 10.8 clear need to rebuild the Bears’ coffin.

Monday night and two for yards on 28 passes is the entire linebacker corps According to Bears 19 against Green Bay. Bears’ pass rush failed to and start waiting until coach Marc Trestman, Cutler didn’t just pressure him all day. next year. however, it was Brandon decide to stop looking According to the stat Even more disturbing Marshall who ran the for his favorite target. sheet, linebackers Lance than the linebackers are wrong route and should Marshall obviously isn’t Briggs (3), D.J. Williams the safeties and nickel have been waiting in getting open, and if he’s (2) and Jon Bostic (4) corner Isaiah Frey. It will front of Shields for the making mental mistakes totaled nine tackles be instructive to learn throw, not Cutler tossing as well, it’s time for him between them. how much they rememanother game away. to sit down and get his Green Bay’s A.J. Hawk ber of the Green Bay To be sure, Cutler bum ankle healthy. had 13 tackles on his debacle, as they didn’t struggled like everyone Other than that, it’s own. appear to be there for a else and had several pretty hard to fault an We wrung our hands all good part of the game. other throws that could offense that put up 33 winter over the pending So go ahead Bears fans, have been picked. first downs, 496 yards, 34th and 32nd birthdays blame your oft-petulant But if we must assess rushed for 235 and was of Briggs and Williams QB again if you must. blame, let’s start with 7 of 11 (64 percent) con- and inexperience of BosBut take heed. All you’ll Marshall, who averaged verting third downs. tic and Shea McClellin. really be doing is ignor10 targets a game for the This one is clearly on A repeat of this pering the real warning entire 2013 season and the defense. formance in 2 weeks signs that may very well the first two games of this The Packers didn’t run in Atlanta – Carolina’s plunge your beloved into year but was targeted only the ball because they offense is unlikely to another season of medisix times against the Jets didn’t have to. One of the be all that scary next ocrity.

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Amboy senior golfer shot a 39 to earn medalist honors in the Clippers 185-196 win over Dixon on Thursday at Shady Oaks. He also shot 39 in Amboy’s win over Kewanee and Orion on Wednesday.

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Marcos junior hitter led a balanced attack in Thursday’s 25-16, 21-25, 25-19 win over South Beloit in an NUIC East match in Polo. Peterson had eight kills and four aces in the match.

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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORA M. HALVORSON, Deceased.

NO. 2014 P 68 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of ORA M. HALVORSON of Ashton, Lee County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to Paul D. Halvorson, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois as Independent Executor whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlbach, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering or a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Paul D. Halvorson Executor Gary R. Gehlbach Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee, LLC Attorneys for Independent Administrator 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 2014

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Annual Treasurer's Report for Brooklyn Township BEGINNING BALANCE SUMMARY APRIL 1, 2013 TOWN FUND $56,303.01 TOWN INSURANCE FUND $12,231.59 GENERAL ASSISTANCE $7,832.57 TOTAL TOWN $ 76,367.17 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $75,992.13 PERMANENT ROAD FUND $86,985.52 BUILDING & EQUIPMENT FUND $24,165.24 ROAD DISTRICT INSURANCE $2,480.22 SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND $26,313.89 TOTAL ROAD DISTRICT $ 215,937.00 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE $292,304.17 REVENUE SUMMARY: PROPERTY TAXES: TOWN FUND $79,769.69 TOWN INSURANCE FUND $1,000.36 GENERAL ASSISTANCE $ 4,973.10 TOTAL TOWN $ 85,743.15 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $ 50,326.74 PERMANENT ROAD FUND $ 68,108.05 BUILDING & EQUIPMENT FUND $ 8,974.35 ROAD DISTRICT INSURANCE 4,715.81 SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND $ 9,917.57 TOTAL ROAD DISTRICT $ 142,042.52 TOTAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE $ 227,785.67 PERSONAL PROPERTY REPLACEMENT TAX: ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $ 3,812.33 TOWN FUND $ 1,916.37 $ 5,728.70 TOTAL PPRT FEMA FUNDS ROAD & BRIDGE FUND TOIRMA DIVIDEND: ROAD DISTRICT INS. $ TOWN INS. TOTAL TOIRMA DIVIDEND $MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE: TOWN FUND LP BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT road agreement $ PERMANENT ROAD road agreement windmill $596,460.41 ROAD AND BRIDGE TOTAL $596,460.41 INTEREST: TOWN FUND $324.28 TOWN INSURANCE FUND $73.81 GENERAL ASSISTANCE $21.06 TOTAL TOWN INTEREST $ 419.15 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $ 395.55 PERMANENT ROAD FUND $1,939.66 BUILDING & EQUIPMENT FUND $64.44 ROAD DISTRICT INSURANCE $ 6.17 SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND $ 125.01 TOTAL ROAD DISTRICT INTEREST $ 2,530.83 TOTAL INTEREST $ 2,949.98 TOTAL REVENUES $ 832,924.76 COMPENSATION SUMMARY Edward Henkel $ 614.94 Craig Ayers $ 401.60 $ 513.86 Wesley Englehart Lisa Mortell $ 969.57 $ 417.68 Scott Gilmore Mark Swope $ 3,843.74 Terry Neal $ 386.55 John Nicolson $ 1,856.74 $ 1,528.60 Margie Pasley Jerroll Swope $ 15,242.76 Terry Zinke $ 11,015.05 Roger Grinka $915.42 Mike Grzetich $111.80 Gail Zimmerman $111.80 Merle Good $747.66 Richard Morris $223.60 Nicholas Zinke $636.84 David Craig $4,662.49 $ 44,200.70 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: $ 39,811.83 TOWN FUND TOWN INSURANCE FUND $ 2,391.00 GENERAL ASSISTANCE $ 1,470.00 TOTAL TOWN EXPENDITURES $ 43,672.83 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $20,229.76 PERMANENT ROAD FUND $ 690,688.99 BUILDING & EQUIPMENT FUND $ 20,450.78 ROAD DISTRICT INSURANCE $4,641.00 SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND $ 9,328.75 TOTAL ROAD DISTRICT EXPENDITURES $745,339.28 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 789,012.11 ENDING BALANCE SUMMARY, ENDING MARCH 31, 2014 TOWN FUND $ 98,501.52 TOWN INSURANCE FUND $ 10,914.76 GENERAL ASSISTANCE $ 11,356.73 TOTAL TOWN $ 120,773.31 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $110,296.70 PERMANENT ROAD FUND $ 62,804.65 BUILDING & EQUIPMENT FUND $ 12,753.25 ROAD DISTRICT INSURANCE $ 2,561.20 SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND $ 27,027.72 TOTAL ROAD DISTRICT $ 215,443.52 TOTAL ENDING BALANCE $ 336,216.53 I, David Craig, Supervisor of Brooklyn Township, Lee County, Illinois do herby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2014.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF RAYMOND D. VERDICK, Deceased.

No. 14 P 109 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of RAYMOND D. VERDICK . Letters of Office were issued to GALE D. VERDICK, 1355 Hidden Oaks Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60506, and SANDRA K. GARCIA, 2280 Sans Souci Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60506, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081 Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before March 17, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this10th day of September, 2014.

Gale D. Verdick and Sandra K. Garcia Independent Co-Executors James L. Reese WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 East Fifth Street, Sterling, IL 61081-0400 (815) 625-8200 September 16, 23, 30, 2014

MARION TOWNSHIP - LEE COUNTY 4/1/13 – 4/31/14 TOWN FUNDS General Town Beginning Balance 4/1/13 $55,355.23 Income: Prop. Tax + 36,711.62 Rep. Tax + 392.73 Misc. income + 392.00 Expenses: Wages - 19,020.00 Payroll tax 1,455.07 Dues &memberships 185.19 Truck purchase 7,000.00 Misc.

300.00 Office + postage 259.84 Professional fees (audit) 6,901.56 Rep. + Maint.

1,650.00 Utilities 1,460.68 Publications 336.70 Ending Balance 3/31/14 $54,282.54 General Assistance Beginning Balance 4/1/13 Income Expenses Ending Balance 3/31/14 Town Ins. Beginning Balance 4/1/13 Income: Prop. Tax Dividend Expenses: Ins. Ending Balance 3/31/14

$9,888.21 0 0 $9,888.21 + + -

$ 1,008.38 1,449.04 291.00 1,974.00 $ 774.42

ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS Road & Bridge Beginning Balance 4/1/13 $63,050.79 Income: Prop. Tax + 32,142.90 Rep. Tax + 3,358.94 Maint. Fees + 30.37 Expenses: Fuel & oil - 12,570.37 Truck purchase - 13,861.77 Repairs + maint.

- 6,362.43 Construction - 4,160.14 Ending Balance 3/31/14 $61,628.29 Special Gravel Beginning Balance 4/1/13 Income: Prop. Tax Expenses: Construction Ending Balance 3/31/14 Building & Equipment Beginning Balance 4/1/13 Income: Prop. Tax Interest Expenses: Repairs & Maint.

Supplies Ending Balance 3/31/14 Insurance - Road Beginning Balance 4/1/13 Income: Prop. Tax Dividend Expenses: Insurance Ending Balance 3/31/14 Special Bridge Beginning Balance 4/1/13 Income: Prop Tax Misc.

Expenses: Construction (Dietz Drainage) Ending Balance 3/31/14

$18,051.31 + 14,924.98 + 13,485.69 $19,490.60 $ 6,997.16 + 3,230.50 + 669.92 - 3,457.29 84.94 $ 7,335.35 $ 1,575.37 + 2,344.01 + 495.00 - 3,361.00 $1,053.38

$17,454.12 + 4,176.59 + 80.00 - 12,909.06 $8,801.65

Submitted by Charles Dunphy, Supervisor Sept. 30, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services PLAINTIFF Vs. Trina A. Sofolo; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

14 CH 00026 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/4/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/13/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 20 IN BLOCK 2 OF TILTON PARK SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF DIXON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 'F' OF PLATS, PAGE 36, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-02-28-377-022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1313 Ann Avenue Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-04892.

Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLARENCE W. BRUCE, Deceased.

NO. 2014 P 66 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Clarence W. Bruce of 2238 Clouse Lane, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021.

Letters of office were issued to Charles W. Bruce, 1109 Beech Drive, Dixon, IL 61021, Cary L. Bruce, 3930 Lincolnshire Drive, McHenry, IL 60051, and Constance L. Lenear, 26809 Webster Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071 as Independent CoExecutors whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering or a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Charles W. Bruce Cary L. Bruce Constance L. Lenear Co-Executors David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee, LLC Attorneys for Independent Administrator 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) badger@egblc.com Sept. 16, 23, 30, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD OTTJEPKA, Deceased.

NO. 2014 P 65 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Ronald Ottjepka of 1983 Shaw Road, Amboy, IL 61310. Letters of office were issued to Carshon Funderburgh, 1983 Shaw Road, Amboy, IL, 61310 as Independent Executor whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering or a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Carshon Funderburgh Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee, LLC Attorneys for Independent Administrator 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) badger@egblc.com Sept. 16, 23, 30, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing In accordance with Section 17-20 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/17-20), notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, in the Offices of the Department of Revenue, 101 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois, for the purpose of taking evidence which may be pertinent to the Department's estimate of the percent to be added to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property in Whiteside County for the assessment year 2014.

This hearing is required by the Property Tax Code.

Based on the comparison of assessed valuations, the analysis of property transfers, and other available information, the estimated percentage to be added to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property other than property assessed under Sections 10110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200) is 0.00%. Accordingly, the tentative equalization factor is 1.0000.

This meeting will be accessible to handicapped individuals in compliance with Executive Order #5 and pertinent state and federal laws upon notification of anticipated attendance. Handicapped persons planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact Dana Baisden, either by telephone (217/785-6619) or letter (Department of Revenue, Local Government Services- 4500, 101 West Jefferson Street, P. O. Box 19033, Springfield, Illinois 627949033, by Wednesday, October 8, 2014, to inform of their anticipated attendance.

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PHH Mortgage Corporation a/k/a PHH Mortgage Services PLAINTIFF Vs. Trina A. Sofolo; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

14 CH 00026 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/4/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/13/14 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-02-28-377-022 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1313 Ann Avenue Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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Sensient Flavors, a leading manufacturer of dairy ingredient products, is seeking a 3rd shift Production Supervisor. This position is responsible for directing production and sanitation activities in a safe and efficient manner. Requirements include 3+ years experience in a related food or dairy business, Sanitation exp. a plus, strong analytical and communication skills. A BS/ BA degree or 3 years previous supervisory experience preferred; Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, 401K and ESOP. Equal Opportunity Employer Apply online at http://www.sensient.com/careers.html NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS PLEASE

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Job Duties: • Administers all key check points for incoming ingredients, maintains chemical records of all checks, and assures compliance with quality specifications.

• Train and continuously update the Material Handling operators in the proper methods of the sampling and quality testing. Train and continuously update the training of the lab analysts for ingredient specification and testing changes.

• Audit activities associated with the above noted techniques and methods to ensure compliance and to detect areas where retraining is required.

• Perform required chemical and physical analysis in an accurate and timely manner.

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DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Pinecrest Communit , a nonprofit co tinuing care retirement community, in the Rock River Valley, is seeking a Director of Social Services. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop an direct the overa operation of the facility’s Social Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis. This person manages the admission process and needs to be knowledgeable in the area of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance. The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (Master’s preferred) and must be licensed in the State of Illinois. Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a long term care facility or other related medical facility is required.

Please submit resume to Victoria L. Marshall PHR, Human Resources Director, Pinecrest Community, 414 South Wesley Avenue, Mount Morris, IL 61054. Our web address is: w . inecrestcommunity.org

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Packaging and Distribution Center, Dixon, IL. RA AYOVAC a division of Spectrum Brands Holdinggs, a m nd member of the Russell 2000 Index, is a global an divversified consumer products company and a leadin ng su upplier of consumer batteries, residential locksetts, ressidential builders’ hardware and faucets, shaving an nd grooming products has the following full-time position ns avvailable.

Pa ackaging Coordinator – 1ST Shift

work ks clo aosely with the packaging management team and fa ciliity key resource personnel to coordinate the Packag ging etg staff to ensure all packaging functions are comple ed d in a timely and cost efficient manner.

Qu ualifications:

2 – 3 years related experience in a demonstrated d bileadership role or equivalent comb nattion of education and experience, manufacturing e engine eering experience desired. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Strong problem solving and sou und elop dec cision making abilities. Demonstrated ability to deve team mwork and group spirit to achieve business objectives and targets. Good written, oral and inter-personal skills and abilitty to perform well in a high performance team enviironmentt.

Elec ctrical Engineer is responsible for hands-on efforts e to solvve electrical and production related issues. This individual willl be responsible for day-to-day problem solving ass well as prov ement viding engineering expertise for longer-term improve projectts. A high-performance, team atmosphere is the ssetting for thes se activities.

Qualific equired, cations: B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering re with a minimum m of 5 or more years related experience. A crreative, motivated, self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to lead p projects o develor signifi ficant portions of projects. Demonstrated ability to op team mwork and group spirit to achieve business objectivves and targets. Good written, oral and inter-personal skills and a ability to perform well in a high intensity team environment.

Success en is resful completion of background check and drug scree quired. Spectrum Brands offers a full range of benefits to ffull-time employe ees, including a quarterly bonus with a potential payy out up to 10% of gross compensation.

Apply online at www.spectrumbrands.com/careers An Equal Opportunity/AA Employer/

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EMPLOYMENT

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring truck drivers FT or PT $18/hr.

Send resumes to: 1270 IL. State Route 26 S. Dixon, IL 61021

AREA 1 MANAGER Special Olympics Illinois Event & Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Committee Management, Fundraising Full-time, Full benefits. Go to http://www. soill.org/area-1manager on how to apply.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING *Dixon* P/T Days, Evenings & Weekends Must pass background check.

Apply online @ www.peterson cleaning.com Drivers-CDL-A Mendota Agri-Product/ Mahoney Environmental Local route based company has outstanding opportunities for CDL-A drivers with a clean record & tanker endorsement.

•Excellent benefits •Great place to work Call Today for more info!

Contact Sam 8-4:30 CDT at: 815-272-2095 or Fax resume to: 815-301-9889 or employment@ mahoneys.com

NEW TODAY Experienced Pizza Maker Needed.

Apply in person @ Maria's Pizza in Dixon , after 4pm.

Full Time Office Must have knowledge in AP/AR, Quickbooks, Excel, Spreadsheets, Purchasing & must be able to multi-task.

Serious inquiries ONLY! Please send replies to Box #:1249 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

EMPLOYMENT

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Full Time Employment Construction Workers Paid Vacation and Holidays, retirement benefits, top pay for individuals who are experienced in concrete, roofing, and framing.

A CDL is a plus.

Email your resume to: ororke1@ororke construction.com or apply in person 8-11am: 104 Maple Ct. Rochelle, IL. Gordon Trucking, Inc. Solo & Team Positions CDL-A Driving Jobs for: OTR*Regional Dedicated*Home Weekend Opportunities*Big Sign-on Bonus & Pay! No Northeast. EOE Call 7 days/wk!

888-653-3304 GordonTrucking.com Like to travel?

Looking for experienced CDL Charter bus drivers. Call Scenic Stage to apply.

(815) 772-7226 Local Flatbed Company Regional driver, paid vacations. .40 CPM. 815-622-3000 Local Tree Service looking for qualified bucket men, climbers, and groundsmen.

Driver's License a must! Class B & CDL preferred, good work ethic, full-time seasonal work. Call 815-857-3674 Now Hiring H.V.A.C Technicians, Licensed Plumbers and Licensed Apprentice Plumbers send resume to: P.O. Box 767 Rock Falls, Il 61071. or fax 815-626-0919 email: bdsupply@ comcast.net Painter Wanted Full time. Must have valid driver's license. Send resume to P.O. Box 22, Dixon, IL 61021.

NEW TODAY Server wanted, PT. Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. No phone calls please.

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Teachers Part Time, immediate positions & FT & PT Assistants Rock Falls Day Care Center, 729 W Rt 30, Rock Falls, IL 815-625-0106 or fax resume to: 815-625-1581 TO OUR

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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))

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Sun. 21 9am-7pm Mon. 22-Sat. 27 9am-7am 27921 Larson St. Rain or shine, boat, sleds triton trailer, apparel, mower, box truck trailer, many items under $1. Items added daily.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Tues., Wed., Thursday 9-4 3802 Hickory Hills (N. on Rt. 40 to Science Ridge Rd, turn W. to 3802 Hickory Hills Rd.) Huge Sale!

Windows, doors, elect. & plumbing parts, gas air compressor, tools, Christmas, crafts, stands,...lots more too much to list!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

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815-590-6297 Maytag Electric dryer. Works great. $50 815-456-2175 White Freezer top. $75 815-718-3990

SPORTING GOODS

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River edge hang on Big foot deer stand.$30 815535-8974

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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FURNITURE

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Living room set, complete dining set, office desk & chairs, love seat, recliner & much more. Call to view 815-732-9792 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

NEW TODAY Very nice new England made couch. $350. Call 815-622-9365

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES/ MISC Acorn Stairlifts.

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8 wks. old males, litter trained, gray & white & tan short hair. 815-973-0102 Blue Russian/ Siamese kittens, gray or gray with ghost stripes. $50 each.

Call 815994-0921

Jack Russell pug mix, 1 yr., spayed, shots up to date, high energy, Free to good home w kids 815-631-6804 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.

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2012 John Deere, Riding mower X310, w/ warranty 42' mower deck, like new. Used 2 hrs. $3,000. Call 815-440-3819

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785

Gold Gym Elliptical, digital screen.

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815-590-6297.

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

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792

Router & stand table belt $50, sander $60, table scroll saw $45, Jig Saw and Rotary power tool $10 ea.

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WANT TO BUY 795 Boy's sm. Hooded jacket. Like new $5 815-772-3865

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 50 Western Books many Loui's LaMour and others. $20 815-772-3224 Blacktop Seal Coating Fritz Asphalt 815-499-2940 Girls sz. 3 lined boots, Fur lined. $3. 815-772-3865

NEW TODAY HIGH SPEED INTERNET 855-527-9656 www.agsltech.com

Invacare Pronto M51 electric scooter, new batteries, $500/obo 815-9739978 Like new brown velour recliner, asking $150. Call 815-284-1852 Patio mat, brown tones, 8x9, $15 815-441-2729 Professional Miller 200 MIG Welder, wire control feed, on rolling cart, extra roll of extension wire, cord, auto dark helmet, clamps & gloves $1800/obo 815-440-2130 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Qu. BR set, dryer, recliner, sofa, upright chest, dbl. rec sofa washer. 815-718-4385

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178 sm. bales of 3rd cut alfalfa, no rain.

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For Sale: Purebred Arab Bay Mare, broke. Also purebred black weinling Arab colt. Ready to wean Nov., 2014 Call 815-772-4223

FARM EQUIPMENT

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1956 360 International tractor, w/ loader good tires and metal. $3,500 OBO. Call 815535-0495 Grain Vac, super chrome/vac, 510 STD. Stored inside. $4,500 815-4999598

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1949 Buick Roadmaster 4 Dr. Ready to paint, good mechanics.

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Asking $5800. Can be seen at Dixon Subway, 206 W. Everette, Dixon, IL 2009 Toyota Camry LE, power windows locks & seat, CD, 4cyl. Auto.

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2000 Ford Explorer Edition Limited w/Eddie Bauer pkg., leather, V8, AWD, sun roof, white pearl, $3500 obo 815-537-5222 2005 Yukon Denali XL, loaded, very clean, new brakes & rotors, $12,000 815-298-2046

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94' Dodge Ram 2500, single cab, full box, 5.9 motor, runs good, everything works 119K, trans. weak, $1500 815-440-8388 Need to sell ASAP!

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Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Fiberglass - blackTonneau $350.

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2003 Harley Davidson Softail Standard, 23K mi., custom paint & custom wheels, w/ extras, $7900. Call 815-631-0709 2006 Harley Ultra Tour Glide, new brakes, battery, back tire. 24K mi. $13,000/obo. 815625-7024.

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1988 Terry Travel Trailer, 29', good cond., $2800 815625-6070 1996 Camplite pop-up w/ 3rd slide out, sleeps 6, good cond., w/ awning $2500 815-6266954

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2004 Trail-Lite 30' trailer. New awning & battery, slide out dining area, queen bedroom.

Many extras. $9,900. Call 815-734-6992 2006 Cargo Mate 20' V nose w/load gate and side door.

815-622$4100.

3825.

NEW TODAY 2014 Coachman Catalina, 263RLS, exc. cond. $23,500 815-625-8422

AUTOS WANTED

960

2007 HD Electra Glide, 6 speed 103 Motor, white, 37k. mi., new radio, reduced to $8,900.

Call 815-440-0145

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Brand New Harley Davidson 883 Low for Sale. 6 mi. on Harley. List price $9,000 will sell for $7,000. Rick 815535-9106.

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