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DIXON | CITY GOVERNMENT

Crundwell cash still coming in About $7.5M from recovery funds still Burke still taking time away unused; more could be on its way to city

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

DIXON – During the next few months, more money will be coming to the city as restitution that former Comptroller Rita Crundwell was ordered to pay.

According to federal court records, she has a remaining balance of $44,452,965.36.

The city has also received about $39 million in recovery funds, most of which came from a settlement with its former auditors and bank.

After attorney fees, the city’s portion of the

settlement was $29,695,393.

When the city receives checks for new recovery funds, they are deposited into the city’s capital fund, along with $7,532,213 remaining from other recovery fund sources, said Finance Director Paula Meyer. That money is earmarked and won’t be spent unless City Council approves it.

The city used about $12.5 million to pay off debts, spent about $8.7 million to pay off internal loans, and moved $8 million into reserve funds in case the city is faced with an emergency.

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

DIXON – Mayor Jim Burke has been away from City Hall for about 2 weeks.

Last week, city officials declined to comment on the reason Burke was taking time off, citing HIPPA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. City Administrator David Nord

on Friday said he expects Burke’s time away to continue, but didn’t have a time frame for a return.

The next City Council meeting Dixon Mayor will be on Mon- Jim Burke day. If Burke can’t attend, Commissioner Dave Blackburn will serve as acting mayor.

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2014 ELECTION | STATE COMPTROLLER

Topinka vows ‘to fight’ for agencies Office holder visits Kreider on Friday

BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5695

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ABOVE: For the ninth straight year Friday, the teachers won the tug-ofwar battle against the winner of the class challenge during the homecoming pep rally at Dixon High School. After the pep rally, school and community members paraded through town. The school’s football team played Winnebago on Friday night in its homecoming game. The homecoming dance is tonight.

RIGHT: Members of the Sterling High School girls tennis team toss candy as they ride a float down Sixth Avenue on Friday afternoon during the homecoming parade. The school’s football team played its homecoming game Friday night against Ottawa. The homecoming dance is tonight.

TOPINKA CONTINUED ON A3

More news from the campaign Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, who is seeking to become comptroller in the Nov. 4 election, visited Carroll County on Friday. Page A3 What you need to know if you’re going to vote. Page A5

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More photos from Dixon, page A2 • More photos from Sterling, page A3

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Today: 50/34 For the forecast, see Page A11

DIXON – When Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka arrived Friday afternoon to visit Kreider Services, she wasn’t shy, and quickly got busy shaking hands and introducing herself. The trip to Dixon, she said, was an opportunity to connect with people.

“When you see [places like Kreider], it’s not just a paper project anymore. It’s for real,” she said, after a brief walking tour, during which she met with building staff and some Kreider clients.

Eatery on wheels

Willy’s Restaurant is serving tacos Wednesdays at Northland Mall’s lot.

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Social change on film “Men, Women & Children” stars talk technology Also inside USA Weekend: Benefits of local volunteering Slow cooker sauerbraten Chesney, Rossum, Shatner

TODAY: Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner has a campaign stop scheduled for 4 p.m. today at Books on First, 212 W. First St., in Dixon.

Read about it later today on saukvalley.com and in Monday’s editions.

Index Births................ C5 Lottery .............. A2 Business........... C1 Markets .......... A10 Classified .......... D1 Obituaries ......... A4 Comics ............. B6 Opinion............. A6 Community ..... C12 Scoreboard ...... B8 Scrapbook ....... C3 Crossword Saturday ........... D7 Sports .............. B1 Support groups .. C5 Crossword Sunday ............. C8 Travel .............. C10 Dave Ramsey ... C1 Weather.......... A11 Dear Abby ........ C6 Wheels ............. D8

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COMMUNITY WATCH Street and Avenue B; driving while license suspended, no insurance, one headlight; given notice to appear in court.

Ariel M. Braker, 33, of Sterling; 11:08 p.m. Thursday on East Second Street; domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

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Clarification A photo on Page A3 of Friday’s editions showed three Republicans, including legislative candidates Neil Anderson and Jim Wozniak, both of whom failed to show up Wednesday for a candidates forum in Rock Island. The third Republican in the photo, District 17 congressional candidate Bobby Schilling, was not invited to the forum, which was for candidates in Illinois House and Senate campaigns.

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The Dixon High School sophomore class crams into a vehicle Friday afternoon on their way to taking first place in the pack-the-car challenge during the homecoming pep rally at the school. The students stuffed 10 people in the car in 11 seconds.

Dixon High School’s senior class members missed Members of Dixon High School junior class spill out the mark by 1 second on Friday during the pack-the- of the vehicle after their attempt at the title in the car challenge at the school’s pep rally. pack-the-car challenge.

POLICE Sterling Police Cheryl R. Faber, 68, of Sterling; 8:01 a.m. Thursday at Sixth Avenue and East 19th Street; passing a school bus – loading or unloading; posted driver’s license as bond.

Jessica M. Smith, 24, of Sterling; 8:31 a.m. Thursday at 16th Avenue and East LeFevre Road; battery; posted $150 bond.

Joshua R. Jomant, 29, of Amboy; 1:06 p.m. Thursday at East Third Street and 16th Avenue; expired registration; posted driver’s license as bond.

Leann M. Osterdock, 43, of Tampico; 3:14 p.m.

Thursday at Walmart, 4115 E. Lincolnway; retail theft; given notice to appear in court.

Megan C. Huffman, 36, of Sterling; 8:27 p.m. Thursday at East Third Street and 11th Avenue; no insurance; given notice to appear in court.

Melinda D. Marcum, 46, of Sterling; 9:01 p.m.

Thursday at West Fifth

Dustin A. Palmer, 20, of Sterling; 7:26 a.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of West Fourth Street; Lee County warrant for failure to appear; released with notice to appear in court.

Leticia Xique, 29, of Dixon; 11:58 a.m. Thursday in the 100 block of East Fellows Street; driving with no valid driver’s license; released with notice to appear in court.

Daniel J. Eddy, 25, of Dixon; 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the 10 block of South Galena Avenue; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – driving under the influence; taken to Lee County Jail.

Stewart J. Wolf, 52, of Dixon; 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the 500 block of West Third Street; disorderly conduct; issued city ordinance citation.

Ogle County Sheriff Michael Lunde, 48, of Rockton; 8:32 p.m. Thursday on state Route 2 North; driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license revoked, operating a vehicle with expired registration sticker, illegal transportation of alcohol; issued citations, taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Retta Cunningham, Ashley Peck, Jeanie Swanson, and Brandon Dale, 18, all on Saturday.

Happy birthday to H. Julia Contreras, Alethia Schroeder, Kody Wetzell, Dakota Webb, Joe Waters, Emaleigh Prokes, Makena Sabin, Don Kennay, and Glen Hart, all on Sunday.

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ABOVE: Dixon High School senior Shannon Lahey loads up a water balloon for target practice. LEFT: Senior Cal Jarrett dizzies himself up Friday during a competition at the homecoming pep rally.

IN BRIEF Activities set today in Morrison MORRISON – A paper drive will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. today at Morrison Christian Reformed Church, 300 W. South St., to benefit Self Help Enterprises in Sterling.

Members of Christian Reformed and Morrison Presbyterian Church are organizing the drive.

Acceptable items will include newspapers, books, magazines, and broken-down cardboard.

An ice cream social

will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Morrison Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway. Kenny VenHuizen will make ice cream using a “Hit and Miss” John Deere engine.

Local race car driver Arnie “the Farmer” Beswick will bring one of his

Tameless Tiger vehicles to the parking lot. He will have racing items for sale in the building.

Barbecued pork sandwiches, pie, soft drinks, and bottled water will be available for a donation.

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STERLING HIGH CELEBRATES HOMECOMING WITH A PARADE

ABOVE: The Sterling High School soccer team walks down Sixth Avenue on Friday afternoon during the school’s homecoming parade. The varsity team plays today in the Orion Invite. RIGHT: Sterling High School Homecoming Queen Ashley Atilano and King Tanner Massey wave to the crowd.

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2014 ELECTION | STATE COMPTROLLER

Simon: ‘I can do better job’ than Topinka can Democratic candidate speaks to Carroll backers

BY TOM KOCAL Shaw Media tkocal@prairieadvocate.com

SAVANNA – Ethics and accountability have been key themes in Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon’s campaign to become the state’s next comptroller. It was no different Friday night at the Carroll County Democrats Fall Fest at Manny’s.

Simon, a Democrat from Carbondale, is running against incumbent Republican Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka of Riverside, who is seeking a second term as Illinois’ top financial officer.

The Nov. 4 election for comptroller comes as Illinois struggles with a backlog of unpaid bills totaling $5.4 billion, and a pension crisis.

“I am glad to be back in Carroll County,” Simon told nearly 100 people who attended. “My husband, Perry, and I were here this past summer for a lunch at the [Gerald and Doris] Bork’s house in Mount Carroll, which was great fun.” Gerald Bork is the Carroll County Democrat Party chairman.

“The main reason I’m running is that I think I can do a better job than what’s being done for us now.

Our bills are still being paid late, and that’s going to go on for our foreseeable future,” she said.

“What I’m interested in ... when some folks get scooted to the front of the line, I want to make sure that happens on a fair basis. ...”

“What I’d like to do is set up some objective standards, and have transparency in terms of who’s asking for those speededup payments, and who’s getting them. Right now, we don’t have any of that.

I want the process to be transparent. It’s not too much to ask, and not too hard to do,” Simon said.

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State Comptroller Judy Barr Topinka shares a word with Kreider Services client Betty Jo Hanson on Friday afternoon as she tours the Dixon facility.

Topinka is seeking to retain the seat she won in 2010. She is being challenged in the Nov. 4 general election by Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, a Democrat, and Libertarian candidate Julie Fox.

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Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon chats with guests at the Carroll County Democratic Party event in Savanna Friday.

Simon, a former profes- can do – whether there sor at the Southern Illi- are Democrats or Repubnois University School of licans in control of any Law and daughter of the part of state government late U.S. Sen. Paul Simon, – is to make sure we get took aim at Topinka over more Illinoisans involved ethics concerns. Ethics in the process. Look at is a particularly hot issue the challenging spot we since last week, when are in with pensions right Simon called her oppo- now. Part of the problem nent’s ethics into ques- is that we over-promised. tion, raising new con“Too many of us were cerns about three of the not paying attention. It’s comptroller’s aides who easy to make a promise hold second, part-time now, that has to be paid jobs at a non-profit that later. But if more of us are listed Topinka as its pres- paying attention, and can ident, and who receive a ask important questions, hefty salary. like ‘Can we do that?’ ‘Is “We need to have some- that sustainable?’ Then one who is doing a better we are making better job of watching out for decisions,” she said. the people of the state of Regarding the state’s Illinois, rather than her 2011 temporary income friends,” Simon said. tax hike, which is slated to “Illinois already has a sunset in January, Simon bad reputation, and I believes an all-at-once want to get us past that. I expiration of the income want to move away from tax increase “would mean that expectation that we devastating cuts to eduused to have of Illinois cation and public safety.” politics, and move toward a system where things are Residential • Commercial above board, and based on need and merit, rather than clout.”

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“Frankly, we run a good office,” Topinka said.

Topinka served three terms as state treasurer, from 1995 to 2007. She made a failed gubernatorial bid in 2006, then was elected comptroller in 2010.

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Topinka promised that “she’d fight for that.”

Kreider Services CEO Jeff Stauter, 47, said it was “great” that Topinka could make it, and to have the opportunity to show her what Kreider does every day.

“We’re a state-funded program, but I think a lot of people in Springfield don’t realize that there are real people behind all of the things that they fund,” he said. The organization

recently celebrated 60 years of service.

“If we weren’t here doing this, a lot of people wouldn’t have anywhere to go.”

Also on hand were several regional and state legislators; most notably, state Sen. Tim Bivins and state Rep. Tom Demmer, both Dixon Republicans.

Bivins echoed Topinka and said it was important for all elected officials to get out and see who they serve.

“It’s easy to sit in Springfield and look at numbers on a paper,” he said, “but when you come out, you see the real world and how facilities like this impact other people.”

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Saturday visitations: Gerald L. “Jerry” Welbourne of Prophetstown, 10-11 a.m. at Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

Saturday funerals: Gerald L. “Jerry” Welbourne of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. at Prophetstown United Methodist Church.

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

Monday visitations: Thelma L. Burkitt of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at 16th Avenue Church of Christ in Sterling.

Monday funerals:

Thlema L. Burkitt of Sterling, 11 a.m. at 16th Avenue Church of Christ in Sterling.

Tuesday visitations: Jean M. Messer of Mount Morris, 10-11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Clifford L. Swanlund of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Tuesday funerals: Jean M. Messer of Mount Morris, 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Clifford L. Swanlund of Dixon, 11:30 a.m. memorial service at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Clifford L. Swanlund DIXON – Clifford L. Swanlund, 95, of Dixon, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Franklin Grove Nursing Center. In his early years, he was employed by Robert VanSickle CPA and Associates, in Rockford, as a public accountant.

He also was employed by several corporations as a cost accountant, comptroller, treasurer, and vice president.

Before he retired, he was self-employed as a consultant and public accountant.

He was born Nov. 20, 1918, in Sublette, the son of Frederick and Florence (Anderson) Swanlund. He married Etola J. Miller on Dec. 3, 1939. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2000. He then married Dorabelle Williams McClanahan on March 23, 2002. Clifford grew up in Dixon, and delivered the Dixon Telegraph newspaper for many years. He was a 1936 graduate of Dixon High School. After graduation, he worked for the Gamble Store in Dixon.

To further his education, he moved to Minneapolis, and received a degree in accountancy from Minneapolis Business College. He joined the Navy, and served in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Clifford was very active in the Alpine Lutheran Church and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, both in Rockford, serving in

many capacities such as treasurer, stewardship, building of a new church, and educational facilitator.

Survivors include his wife, Dorabelle “Dode” Swanlund of Dixon; two sons, Terry Swanlund of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Roger (Debra) Swanlund of Freeport; one daughter, Sharon (Richard Bomblatus) Bohdan of Tyler, Texas; one stepdaughter, Debra (Ken) Wallingford of Dixon; four grandchildren, Dana (Brent) Monkress of Gallatin, Texas, Erik Bohdan of Dallas, Laura Swanlund of Chicago, and Jeff Swanlund of Las Vegas; two greatgranddaughters, Delaney and Mackinly; and one sister, Alberta Cripe of Polo.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and the memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Jack Briggs, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin Grove, officiating.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial of cremains will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

Memorials have been established to Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Unity Hospice of Western Illinois.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday if sent via email, obituaries@saukvalley. com or fax, 815-625-9390.

Obituary corrections and clarifications will appear in the Corrections

Thomas Riley Ingold ROCK FALLS – Tom Ingold, 70, of Rock Falls, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Tom was born in 1944 in Sterling, to Ermon “Red” and Marcella (Benson) Ingold. He graduated from Rock Falls High School. He served in the Army, First Cavalry Division, and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. He married Diane (Thiry) Ingold in 1965, and later married Linda (Bristle Reedy) Ingold in 1999. Tom retired from Trans World Airlines, and later worked at Grummert’s Hardware in Rock Falls. He attended Rock Falls Methodist Church, and Central Lutheran Church in Casa Grande. He enjoyed helping others, as well as helping at Habitat for Humanity and Camp Reynoldswood in Dixon and Feed the Children at RFUMC.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Jamie Schneider and Susanne (Randy Norton) Ingold, both of Phoenix; a stepson, Thomas (Melisa) Reedy of Sterling; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Suzy Mullins of Sterling and Betty Jo Downie of Rock Falls.

He was preceded in death by both parents; his stepfather, John Blaga; his brother-in-law, Tom Downie; his son-inlaw, Douglas Schneider; and one niece.

Tom was an organ donor so others can have a quality life. A private family celebration of life was Monday in Casa Grande. A public celebration of life, with military honors accorded, will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Sundance 1 RV Park, 1703 N. Thornton Road, Casa Grande.

Jean M. Messer MOUNT MORRIS – Jean M. Messer, 90, of Mount Morris, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Jean was born Dec. 19, 1923, in Freeport, the daughter of Michael and Magdalina (Trapp) Pontius. She graduated from the Aquin High School Class of 1941. Jean married Alvin Messer on March 9, 1946, in Freeport. Jean was a wonderful mother, and always had time for others. She was proud to be a grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, always giving advice and caring words.

Jean is survived by her son, Edward (Kimberlee) Messer of Mount Morris; two daughters, Doris Doeden of Polo and Suzanne (Tim) Kinmon of Sterling; eight grandchildren, Jessica Doeden and Laura (Phil) Gaulrapp, both of Polo, Nathan (Shannon) Messer of Surprise, Arizona, Matt (Kate) Messer and Zack (Christina Engberg) Johnson, both of Polo, Hilary (Cory Love) Johnson of Dixon, Kristy Kinmon of Sterling, and

Kenny (Autumn) Kinmon of Overland Park, Kansas; 15 great-grandchildren, Patrick (Lindsey) Doeden, Spencer Doeden, Harper Gaulrapp, Lacy, Aaliyah, and Reece Johnson, Aiden and Liam Messer, Jacob and Joe Reusch, Haleigh Geerts, and Jeremiah and Jadyn Settles; daughter-in-law, Debbie Messer of Surprise; and special friends, Curt (Gloria) Ennenga and Doreen, Leah, and Brittany.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin; son, John; brother, Robert Pontius; grandson, Shaun Messer; greatgrandson, Joey Geerts; and son-in-law Jim Doeden.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mount Morris, with the Rev. Joseph Nail officiating. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery in Mount Morris.

Memorials have been established to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Mount Morris Public Library.

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Darlene J. Clymer Receipt of all obituaries must be confirmed by DIXON – Darlene June Clymer, 92, of Dixon, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Lifehouse Liberty Court in phone.

For more information, Dixon. call 800-798-4085, ext. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

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IN BRIEF Feds: Let witness wear a disguise CHICAGO – Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to let an FBI agent disguise himself when he testifies at the trial of accused terrorist Adel Daoud next month in Chicago.

A Friday government filing says the agent played a key role in Daoud’s arrest and that revealing his identity could endanger him and his family.

Daoud denies trying to bomb a Chicago bar in 2012.

Friday’s filing says the agent would wear “a light disguise,” including facial hair. It also asks that the public be barred from the courtroom during the agent’s testimony.

Defense attorney Thomas Durkin criticized the request.

Inmate charged in hit-man scheme CHICAGO – A Cook County jail inmate has been charged with allegedly trying to hire someone to kill a witness in his case.

The sheriff’s department says 37-year-old George Krueger of Blue Island was arrested Thursday at the jail on charges of solicitation of murder and solicitation of murder for hire.

Krueger has been in jail since August on charges of telephone harassment, criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.

Judge wants more records on stings CHICAGO – A federal judge in Chicago has

ordered prosecutors to turn over more government records to defense teams seeking to prove agents racially profiled their African-American clients in stings involving phony drug stash houses.

Judge Ruben Castillo ruled Friday lawyers defending eight suspects in two cases have raised legitimate questions about whether agents used racial criteria to target the men.

That would be unconstitutional and could result in charges being dropped.

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DIXON – A portion of River Road won’t be closed next week, after all.

The city had notified residents Thursday that River Road from Ottawa Avenue to Bunny’s Bait Shop would be closed for 4 to 6 weeks beginning Monday. But on Friday, Commissioner Jeff Kuhn said road, sewer and water work there would be delayed.

The street closure will begin Oct. 15 instead.

Planned partial closures of state Route 2, from Bunny’s to Ottawa Avenue, and of the inside lanes of Galena Avenue between Mc Kenney and Bradshaw streets, will begin Tuesday as planned.

The Galena Avenue lane closures will last for only 1 day.

Here is a summary of other work planned as the city’s streetscape project enters its 21st week, according to project engineers: • On First Street, from Peoria Avenue to Highland Avenue, traffic will be reopened after the concrete pavements pass strength tests. Occasional daytime closures of eastbound traffic on the block will allow street light installation. Traffic will be detoured to

Second Street, then to Peoria or Galena avenue.

• On Peoria Avenue, from River Street to First Street, the northbound lane will be closed as final underground work is completed and curb and gutter installations begin. Water services will be installed, requiring short-term service interruptions that will be coordinated with property owners. The southbound lane will remain open, with the detour to Highland Avenue or to River Street. Northbound traffic will be rerouted to Hennepin Avenue or Galena Avenue.

• On Ottawa Avenue, between First and River streets, retaining walls will be completed. The contractor will finish removing the old pavement and base and will install a new aggregate base. Curb and gutter work might start by the end of the week.

• Concrete curb and gutter will be poured in the KSB Hospital parking lot east of Ottawa Avenue.

• Street lights will continue being installed throughout the downtown. The block of First Street between Galena and Ottawa avenues will be opened, starting this weekend.

City has received 13 checks since Nov. 2013 CRUNDWELL

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Additionally, $1 million will be used for the River Street sewer project, which is expected to start this month, and up to $1.2 million will pay for repairs to Dixon Public Library.

That leaves $7,532,213.

Since November 2013, the city has received 13 checks, for a total of $9,287,276.10. The majority of that money is from a single check: $9,214,648.91, which included the sale of Crundwell’s property and other assets.

But the city has also received seven much smaller checks for a total of $434.62, which Meyer believes is wage garnishment from Crundwell’s prison job.

Other checks have included an income tax return, income from a family trust, and money in a bank account.

This past Monday in federal court in Rockford, Joe Stewart, of the Financial Litigation Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s office, presented

four motions before Judge Philip Reinhard.

Amended motions with more information were filed this week, in addition to a legal brief explaining the government’s reasoning for the seizure of $90,565.86 from two Crundwell pension funds.

Last month, Crundwell wrote to the U.S. Attorney’s office to contest the inclusion of pension funds in the restitution.

Her letters came from federal prison in Waseca, Minnesota, where she is serving a term of 19 years, 7 months for wire fraud in connection with the theft of $53.7 million from the city.

The four motions represented a total of $129,005.25, the majority coming from the pensions, about $37,000 coming from the American Quarter Horse Association, and $1,200 remaining on a personal loan to Donald Wolber.

Whatever portions of that money – all or some – that makes its way to the city will also be placed in the capital fund.

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2014 ELECTION | VOTING INFORMATION

What you need to know to vote on (or before) Election Day The general election is exactly 1 month away, on Tuesday, Nov. 4. If you plan to vote by absentee ballot, you may do so now. If you still need to register to vote, you’d better get moving – the deadline is Tuesday. But even if you fail to register by Tuesday, you still can vote in the general election. Confused? Here are some of the things you need to know to be prepared to do your civic duty on or before Nov. 4.

Election Day The general election will be Tuesday, Nov. 4. Polls on all Election Days are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Illinois. Your precinct name and number is shown on your voter registration card. You will vote at the same location for every election. If you need assistance in determining your polling place, contact your election authority: • Whiteside County: 815-772-5189, or countyclerk@whiteside.org • Lee County: 815-288-3309, or election@countyoflee.org • Ogle County: 815-732-1110, or elections@oglecounty.org • Carroll County: 815-244-0221, or cclerk1@ carroll-county.net • Bureau County: 815-875-2014 or 815-875-3239, or bureaucckami@yahoo.com

Registering to vote Tuesday, Oct. 7, is the last day to register to vote in Illinois for the Nov. 4 general election. People who are registering for the first time must have resided in their voting precinct for 30 days, and must be age 18 on or before Nov. 4. Voter registration application forms can be found at post offices and government offices.

You also can register to vote as you apply for services at Illinois Drivers License facilities, Illinois Department of Public Aid offices, Illinois Department of Public Health offices, Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services offices, Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities offices, and with township supervisors.

Where you may register: • Whiteside County clerk’s office, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison.

• Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second St., Dixon.

• Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St – Suite 104, Oregon. People in Ogle County also may register at the Polo city clerk’s office, 115 S. Franklin Ave., or the Rochelle Public Library, 619 Fourth Ave. • Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main St., Mount Carroll.

• Bureau County Courthouse, 700 S. Main St., Princeton.

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Helen Pate, of Dixon, starts the voting process March 18 at Bethel Evangelical Congregational Church in Dixon during the primary elections.

Absentee voting Absentee voting is an option for voters to cast a ballot before Election Day. Voters may ask for an absentee ballot through the mail or in person.

• In Whiteside County: Absentee voting will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays through Nov. 1 at the county clerk’s office in Morrison.

If you wish to vote by mail, applications for an absentee ballot must be received by the county clerk’s office no later than Oct. 30. Ballots must be postmarked by midnight Nov. 3. Call the clerk’s office at 815-772-5189 to request a ballot.

• In Lee County: In-person absentee voting may be done until Nov. 3 at the county clerk’s office in Dixon. If you wish to vote by mail, call the clerk’s office at 815288-3309 to ask for an absentee ballot. The last day a

ballot may be mailed is Oct. 30.

• In Ogle County: You may cast an absentee ballot at the Ogle County Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Nov. 3. People also may vote by mail until Nov. 3. To ask for an absentee ballot, call 815-7321110.

• In Carroll County: You may vote absentee in person or by mail until Nov. 3. People interested in absentee voting must contact the county clerk’s office, 815244-0221, for an application. The final day to apply by mail is Oct. 30.

• In Bureau County: Absentee voting is taking place until Oct. 30. People may go to the Bureau County Courthouse, or they may ask for a ballot by calling 815-872-2001.

Didn’t register? You still can vote If you fail to be registered by Oct. 7, grace period voting this year allows you to cast a ballot. You must register in person and vote at that time, from Oct. 8 to Nov. 4. Two forms of identification to verify an address are required.

Where you may vote: • Whiteside County clerk’s office in Morrison, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

• Lee County Courthouse in Dixon, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays.

• Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

• Carroll County Courthouse in Mount Carroll, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

• Bureau County Courthouse in Princeton, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

Early voting Registered voters may cast a ballot before Election Day without having to provide a reason for wanting to vote early. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20, and must be done in person. A driver’s license or voter’s registration card is required.

• In Whiteside County: Early voting will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the county clerk’s office from Oct. 20 until Nov. 1. You also may vote early in Sterling from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22-24 at the office of the circuit clerk, 101 E. Third St., or from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the Morrison courthouse.

• In Lee County: People may vote early from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays from Oct. 20 through Nov. 3 on the first floor of the Lee County Courthouse. Voting also may be done from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 1.

• In Ogle County: Early voting will be allowed at the Ogle County Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays Oct. 20 through Nov. 1. There also will be early voting from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25.

• In Carroll County: Early voting will take place at the Carroll County Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays beginning Oct. 20. On Nov. 1, the last day to vote early, the courthouse will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.

• In Bureau County: Early voting will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays beginning Oct. 20 and ending Nov. 1 at the Bureau County Courthouse. The courthouse will be open for voting from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Nov. 1.

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Fundraiser set Oct. 19 for Sterling infant fighting muscle disorder STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

STERLING – A benefit on Oct. 19 will help a 4-month-old girl in her fight against a terminal genetic disorder.

Bellamay Crystal Perez, the daughter of Antonio and Monica Perez of Sterling, was born May 20. She was diagnosed with spinal muscle atrophy type 1, which causes muscles to waste away and leads to impaired mobility.

To help the family with expenses, the benefit will begin at noon Oct. 19 at Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Lincolnway. There will be no admission fee.

Mexican food will be

$6 per plate, with hot dogs for an additional $1 each a n d nachos for an Bellamay a d d i - Crystal Perez tional $2 each.

A DJ and local bands will perform.

There will be silent and live auctions. Some of the items are a 1-week stay at a condominium in Orlando, Florida, which sleeps eight people; Chicago Bulls tickets with a parking pass; a 32-inch flatscreen TV; and a 75-pound bundle of pork. 50/50 raffles will

be drawn, for $1 a ticket. A bake sale will take place.

A drawing also will take place for two tickets for the Dec. 21 game between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions, with an overnight stay.

The drawing is limited to 1,000 tickets which cost $5, or $20 for five.

The Bears drawing tickets can be purchased at Country Financial, 2308 E. Lincolnway.

Financial donations may be made to Bellamay Perez Medical Benefit at Cornerstone Credit Union, 615 W. Third St., Sterling.

Call Tracey Hemminger at 815-625-4876 or Gabriel Perez at 815-625-5154 for more information.

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EDITORIAL

Keep smoke detectors working for you W

hat if there was an invention that had your back when it comes to fires in your home?

What if it could alert you during the day or awaken you at night in the event of a fire?

Wouldn’t that life-saving device be worth its weight in gold?

And wouldn’t you want to be sure it was operational and on guard for you and your family?

The people behind Fire Prevention Week think so.

The theme of the

upcoming event, Oct. 5-11, is “Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month.”

When smoke does not awaken people inside a burning dwelling, smoke detectors can alert them and provide precious seconds to escape.

During Fire Prevention Week, fire officials encourage the public to be sure smoke detectors are installed on all levels of a residence, especially in every sleeping room and within 15 feet of sleeping rooms.

What we think

its damage in 1871.

Themes have included Fire Prevention Week runs Sunday through having two ways out of a next Saturday. It’s a perfect time to install and building in case of fire, preventing inspect smoke detectors in your home. kitchen fires, preventThe Illinois State Fire is minimal, but its value is ing other Marshal’s office encourgreat. Statistics state that home fires, ages people to regularly a working smoke detector practicmaintain smoke detecreduces by half the odds ing escape tors. Test them once a of dying in a residential plans, month. Replace the batfire. careful use teries twice a year.

Fire Prevention Week of candles, Check the smoke detec- has been around since avoiding burns, tors’ age, too. Units 1922. It always falls on the and teaching chilshould be replaced every week that includes Oct. 9, dren about fire safety.

8 to 10 years. which is when the Great And this year, the focus A smoke detector’s cost Chicago Fire did most of is on the importance of

smoke alarms.

So, our challenge to you is to be sure you have up-to-date smoke detectors in your home and that their batteries are fresh. Why wait until the arrival of Central Standard Time to do it?

If your nose fails you in a nighttime fire, it’s good to know a smoke detector has your back.

THE READER’S VOICE

‘Fixing Illinois’ worth reading and discussing JOSIE REYES ALMASSY Dixon

I am currently reading this book [“Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State”] and hope that you are, too.

While not exactly a page-turner like [James] Patterson, I feel that it is well written, and everyone, especially those elected officials in all levels, [should] read it and attend the Oct. 8 event at Sauk Valley Community College.

While it is easy to moan and whine about the current state of our state, maybe actually doing something about it is a start.

Starting from the obvious corruption of our governors, to the high state taxes we pay and thus the exodus of people and businesses, etc., it is time we show concern for our state.

Something needs to be done, and it starts with all of us.

If you are running for office or are already elected, this especially should be important to you, and

please, no excuses. If I can take the time to read it, so can you.

Note to readers: The Sauk Valley Symposium, featuring “Fixing Illinois” authors James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson, begins at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday with a reception for the authors at SVCC’s East Mall. Starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Jerry Mathis Theater, the authors will speak, followed by a panel discussion and questions from the audience.

Election letters reminder The maximum length for letters to the editor endorsing candidates or discussing issues regarding the Nov. 4 general election is 200 words.

Letter writers may not endorse the same candidate or issue more than once.

The submission deadline is noon Oct. 28.

Blind support of our police ignores reality LeNIE ADOLPHSON Rock Falls

Recently, a few letters appeared in Sauk Valley Media profusely praising and supporting law enforcement. Police officers sacrifice their wellbeing daily to protect the public, and the majority of officers are magnificent public servants.

However, the blind support of the police in all circumstances is somewhat misguided and ignores different realities in dissimilar communities. The notion that when exces-

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

sive or deadly force is utilized, it’s always the victim’s fault, reflects a pre-1960s suburban dominant interpretation that ignores reality.

The fiction that all police officers are saints without the same prejudices and bigotry as any other citizen is fallacy of the highest order. Some scoundrels still make it through the academy and on the streets with an arsenal of tools to establish power

and domination.

Sociologists and psychologists who study police behavior, attitudes toward the police, and excessive force recognize that various communities have different viewpoints and different experiences with law enforcement.

Clearly, the Department of Internal Affairs would be obsolete if misconduct was imaginary.

Recently, a South Carolina officer shot an

unarmed man for obeying his orders to retrieve his driver’s license. Even the victim pleaded with the officer, asking him, “Why did you shoot me when I was obeying you, sir?”

Distrust and contempt of the police, based on years of mistreatment and abuse, is another reality. Obviously, those who are greeted with smiles, benevolence, and gracious gestures fail to see this side of the blue line.

The reality is there are lives impacted in a damaging manner by the behavior of corrupt and mean-spirited law enforcement officers.

Wayward and reprobate officers aren’t just a threat to those viewed as deviant and blameworthy, but, ultimately, the corrupt officer is a menace to American egalitarianism and justice. Abusive officers violate the public trust that we, the citizens, have bequeathed upon them to serve and protect.

Note to readers: LeNie Adolphson is an instructor at Sauk Valley Community College.

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

college degree, but have never let that stop me from educating myself. I devour books on all topics and especially enjoy learning about our founding generation and early Name: Amanda Norris presidents.

Town: Sterling I love working hard and Age: 42 years young truly believe anything How long have you worth having is worth been a letter writer? 5 working for. years In addition to being Favorite topics for letemployed full time and ters that you write: raising two awesome Encouraging folks to teenagers, David and I are educate themselves, always undertaking some engage in public diamajor project. It’s satisfylogue, and get involved in ing to design a project the electoral process. together and work side by Most memorable reacside until it’s completed. tion to one of your letLife is good. ters: How would you I was out to dinner with describe yourself? my family and paid with I am a happy, harda check. When my server working, and determined Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com saw my name on the Amanda Norris, of Sterling, has been writing letters to the editor of Sauk Valley pragmatist. I used to check, he said, “You’re Media for 5 years. Through her writing, she enjoys encouraging folks to educate be a worrier, but I have that Amanda Norris?” I learned to let go and leave themselves, engage in public dialogue, and get involved in the electoral process. wasn’t sure if that was it to God. He’s got it covters from folks who have ible husband, David.

I’ve faced my share of good or bad! Turns out, ered. never written one before. I belong to Oneighty challenges in life, but he strongly agrees with People you admire: Tell us a little about Church and volunteer in have learned that resilme on a few issues and Those who stand up for yourself: computer ministry. It’s ience comes through trial what they believe in and asked to shake my hand.

I am incredibly blessed. extremely fulfilling to be and adversity. I planned Which other letter writdo so with love and compart of such a wonderful to be a stay-at-home ers do you enjoy reading? I have two beautiful passion. Whether I agree mom, and didn’t get a I most enjoy reading let- daughters and an incred- church family. with someone or not, if

EDITORIAL BOARD

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough Jeff Rogers

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.

“Ultimately, America’s answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.”

Robert F. Kennedy, former U.S. attorney general, 1964

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they stand strong on their beliefs without ridiculing and marginalizing those who disagree with them, they are worthy of admiration.

Favorite saying: It is what it is.

Best advice anyone ever gave you: “Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.” – Thomas Jefferson I try to apply this to every aspect of my life.

Never be afraid to ask questions. Never take as fact anything that anyone tells you. Educate yourself and reach your own, well-researched opinion.

Your advice for local, state, and/or national government, in a nutshell: Obey your oath of office, stay true to the Constitution, and remember that you are elected to serve the people, not rule over them.

Share your opinions Mail: The Reader’s Voice Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Email: letters@saukvalley.com Fax: 815-625-9390 Website: Visit www.saukvalley.com Policy: Letters are to be no more than 300 words and must include the writer’s name, town and daytime telephone number, which we call to verify authorship. Individuals may write up to 12 letters a year.

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Serving customers: Find a way to say yes C

ustomers should always feel appreciated, especially during Customer Appreciation Week.

“I am a concerned person, trying to read the newspaper online,” a reader said in an email this week. “And what do I find? An ad that pops up stating I have to subscribe to your paper?

“I do not like this at all.

Am very disappointed in this new regulation. I used to look forward to knowing what was and is currently going on in my local area. ... I really enjoyed your paper, but I’m sorry you just lost a faithful reader.”

A similar response was posted on our website from a reader in ...

Springfield? “Will you please get that Shaw ad off the pages so we can read the paper.”

Sorry.

SINCE SAUKVALLEY. COM went to a paid “metered content” model last week, we’ve heard from some nonsubscribers who had been reading the newspaper online for free.

That would make them readers, but are they still customers if they don’t pay for the product?

We hope that people who want to know “what was and is currently going on” will find

the newspaper valuable enough to buy a subscription – in print, online or both. But only they can make that decision.

Things change, however, and we could not afford to continue giving away content in the digital format when we have some pretty substantial costs involved in creating that content.

No matter how you access the most comprehensive local news package available in the Sauk Valley, thanks for reading.

This is your week!

FOR THE SIXTH YEAR in a row, the editor’s weekly column salutes our tens of thousands of newspaper customers – in print and online – during Customer Appreciation Week, which is next week.

National Newspaper Week also starts Sunday, so we have extra reason to celebrate our many different relationships with many different kinds of customers.

A newspaper’s principal business, of course, is providing information to readers like you, in both print and digital formats. Thank you for your trust.

Most of our income results from selling advertising (access to our readers) in our

larryLOUGH Larry Lough is executive editor of Sauk Valley Media.

Contact him via email at llough@ saukvalley. com.

papers and on our website. Thanks to our advertisers for their business.

Plus, we are a commercial printer, and a distribution service ... among other things.

That’s a wide range of customers.

Thanks to all.

AS WE DO EVERY year, today we publish the five-point customer service pledge of the editorial department, which is were our journalists live.

We fulfill many customer service goals merely by doing our jobs well.

With some explanatory notes, here is our promise to readers.

We pledge to: 1. BE ACCURATE: We serve customers best by giving them timely information they can trust.

Shaw Media’s brand promise to its readers, advertisers and communities is simple:

“Relevant information.

Marketing Solutions.

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For readers, we seek to provide up-to-date news they can rely on. Factual errors are corrected promptly – if we know about them.

You will find our corrections policy on Page A2: We care about accuracy, and we want readers to let us know when we get something wrong.

We appreciate their help.

2. BE ACCESSIBLE: Make it easy for customers to make requests, ask questions, and offer comments.

Names, phone numbers and email addresses of staff members are published every day in the newspaper and on our website. Contact information is at the top of local stories – and for the editor, next to his picture with this weekly column.

You can help us to do a better job by offering comments and criticisms about your newspaper.

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This weekly column started 6 years ago as a

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We use this space to explain how we make decisions about what we do. Your questions and comments about those decisions often become the content of this column.

Even (especially!) dissenting opinions are welcome – in print and online.

This conversation goes both ways.

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A careful reading of this newspaper won’t find a perfect balance of opinions every day, but an honest assessment over time will show our Opinion pages give voice to many and diverse ideas from readers (and others), even if we disagree with them.

Both political and ideological partisans participate, was well as people in between. We hope to encourage an intellectually honest exchange of ideas in the search for truth.

That’s often difficult, especially in election

years like this one, in which exaggerated political speech floods the airwaves.

We try to be a forum – in print and online – for a public debate on matters of local concern.

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That income helps us to offer our many services to customers.

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THE READER’S VOICE

Clearer facts needed about retired warden CAROLYN VAN DOREN Dixon

I am sorry to see Nedra Chandler [retired Dixon Correctional Center warden] in a difficult situation.

I had an opportunity to observe the work of Ms. Chandler years ago when I was a psychology intern at the Dixon Department of Corrections. My impression of her was that she was firm with rules but exceptionally fair. She was a strong asset in terms of promoting responsible behavior.

She made a positive difference.

I think we need more information before she is hung out to dry. We do not know whether children were in her care at the time she provided shelter for the sex

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offender. A possibility is she gave shelter to someone whom she thought was trying to put his life together.

Let us wait for more information before the most negative possibilities are sensationalized.

Note to readers: Carolyn Van Doren is a licensed clinical psychologist.

Carroll sign thieves target Democrats GERALD L. BORK Mount Carroll

Well, the thieves are at it again in Carroll County, stealing Democratic candidate signs. The signs are an expression of free speech.

Evidently, they are afraid their candidates are not worthy of competition.

I would encourage anyone who sees someone stealing our Democratic signs, if possible, to take

a picture or get their license numbers. Our state’s attorney may feel there is no justification to prosecute, but the Illinois attorney general may look at it differently. They are stealing her signs, also.

Note to readers: Gerald L. Bork is chairman of the Carroll County Democratic Party.

In support of Democratic candidates EMILY SPANGLER Sterling

In middle school, I assumed many different political identities – everything from Democrat to Republican to in between. I realized I listened to too many clashing views and needed to think for myself.

I began to create my own viewpoint according to my own values

and arrived at the realization I was a social liberal; these issues were the most important to me.

As a 16-year old-girl, I [favor abortion rights].

I believe women should be empowered to make their own choices about their own body. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) issues are deeply important to me.

From same-sex marriage to inclusive sex education, the LGBTQ community should be entirely represented.

I was extremely proud when our nation elected Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay U.S. senator in history, and when our own state approved same-sex marriage.

The Democratic Party will fight for everyone’s civil liberties and strive for a more equal and fair society. The Democrats represent social prog-

ress, and I am happy to have such champions for my causes.

That is why I will stand by and support our local Democrats – Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, state Sen. Mike Jacobs, and Gov. Quinn – on Election Day.

Managerial form would be best for Dixon KELLY ALLEN Dixon

Dear citizens of Dixon: We have an extremely important decision to make when we go to the polls in November – the choice on whether Dixon should adopt the managerial form of government.

Having served on the governmental task force, I can tell you that my fellow task force members and I did not come to the

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We spent many weeks interviewing various city leaders and asking questions upon questions of the leaders to make certain we fully understood what each form of government entailed.

In the end, we strongly felt that not only would the managerial form of government be in the best interest of the city of Dixon, but that it also was important for you, the citizens of Dixon, to have the final say as to what form of government you wanted.

Make plans to attend the Sauk Valley Symposium on Wednesday at SVCC

he Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board and Sauk Valley Community College invite the public to attend the upcoming Sauk Valley

Symposium on Wednesday at Sauk Valley Community College.

Meet authors James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson at a reception at

5:30 p.m. in the East Mall, and hear them talk about their book “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State” starting at 6:30 p.m. in the adjacent

Jerry Mathis Theater.

The program will also feature a panel discussion and questions from the audience.

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may be checked out from SVM’s offices in Sterling (3200 E. Lincolnway) or Dixon (113 S. Peoria Ave.).

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EBOLA IN AMERICA

Crew disinfects home where patient stayed Family moved to private house DALLAS (AP) – A hazardous-materials crew on Friday decontaminated the Texas apartment where an Ebola patient was staying when he got sick, while public-health officials cut by half the number of people being monitored for any symptoms of the deadly disease.

Hours later, the family that was living in the apartment was moved to a private residence in a gated community that was offered by a volunteer.

The decontamination team was to collect bed sheets, towels and a mattress used by the infected man before he was hospitalized, as well as a suitcase and other personal items belonging to Thomas Eric Duncan,

officials said.

The materials were sealed in industrial barrels that were to be stored until they can be hauled away for permanent disposal, probably by incineration at a landfill.

The first Ebola diagnosis in the U.S. has raised concerns about whether the disease that has killed 3,400 people in West Africa could spread in the U.S. Federal health officials say they are confident they can keep it in check.

Elsewhere, NBC News reported that an American freelance cameraman working for the network in Liberia has tested positive for the virus and will be flown back to the United States, along with the rest of the news crew.

Neighbors stood on their balconies and watched the family’s grim departure from behind a black tarp hung to shield their front door

AP

A hazardous material cleaner arrives at the apartment complex in Dallas where Thomas Eric Duncan, the Ebola patient who traveled from Liberia to Dallas, stayed last week. The crew was expected to remove items Friday, including towels and bed sheets used by Duncan, who is being treated at an isolation unit at a Dallas hospital. from view.

The family was placed in a Dallas County deputy’s patrol car and driven

away, apparently leaving with nothing more than the clothes they wore.

The residence where

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AURORA AIR TRAFFIC FACILITY

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FAA chief shocked by damage

Suspect: Slur sparked anger

Sen. Durbin: ‘Incredible act of sabotage’ AURORA (AP) – The head of the Federal Aviation Administration and lawmakers toured a sabotaged Chicago-area air traffic facility on Friday, saying they were shocked by the extent of damage and calling for a more sophisticated backup system in the event of future trouble.

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and members of Illinois’ congressional delegation spoke to reporters after observing the damage and the recovery efforts at the facility in Aurora.

Authorities say a contract employee used gasoline to set fire to a basement telecommunications

AP

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Michael Huerta addresses reporters after touring the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center in Aurora, Friday. room on Sept. 26, taking out equipment that forced the shutdown of Chicago’s two airports

and led to the cancellation of thousands of flights.

“It was an incredible act of sabotage,” said U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who said the telecommunications room was “a charred mess of black cables.”

The FAA has said it hopes to have the center’s communications system replaced and operational

by Oct. 13, but Huerta said Friday that “we’re looking at ways to more quickly restore service.”

More than 140 controllers from the facility are working out of other FAA sites that have assumed control of Chicago flights and air traffic passing over the Midwest.

Durbin, along with U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, said the FAA needs a better backup system to ensure

that planes can keep flying safely in the event of future trouble and more money from Congress, if needed, to make sure it gets done.

Huerta said it would be at least two years before the FAA has a new, more modern communications system that can seamlessly connect various air traffic control facilities.

He said the FAA also is conducting a full review of security procedures and has increased security staff and patrols at critical facilities as an intermediate step.

The damage to the economy has been significant. The U.S. Travel Association put a partial estimate at nearly $123 million in lost economic activity associated with just the 3,900 flights canceled in the four days immediately after the fire.

ILLINOIS ELECTION

GOP eyes voter rolls amid close campaign CHICAGO (AP) – In a sign of how close the contest for control of President Barack Obama’s home state is expected to be, Illinois Republicans are mounting what they call an unprecedented and costly campaign to have ineligible people purged from voter lists and recruit their own

election judges before November.

With their sights on unseating a Democratic governor and winning back several congressional seats, Republicans have allocated $1 million in Cook County alone – from fundraising and the Republican Governors Association – to exam-

ine voter rolls and recruit 5,000 GOP election judges to watch over polling places in Democratheavy Chicago.

In two counties east of St. Louis, the party is examining obituaries to ensure the deceased are removed from the rolls and tracking down death certificates. They’re look-

Sauk Valley Media will be featuring “Letters to Santa” to be printed in the Daily Gazette and Telegraph Tuesday, December 23, 2014

ing for addresses where utility service has been cut off to determine whether registered voters have moved.

And they’re checking to see whether people are voting from addresses for vacant lots or commercial properties. Similar efforts are planned for Cook County.

BALI, Indonesia – Indonesian police investigating the death of a Chicago woman whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase say the woman’s daughter told them her boyfriend killed her mother after she used a racial slur against him.

Police also said a surveillance camera video from the Bali hotel where the three stayed suggests that Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the 62-year-old victim, was attacked with an iron grip of a fruit bowl.

Heather Mack, 19, and her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer, 21, are being held as suspects in the killing of von Wiese-Mack but have not been formally charged.

Capt. Nengah Sadiarta, police detective chief for Denpasar, Bali’s capital, said Thursday that Mack told police that Schaefer became angry when von Wiese-Mack called him the N-word, and killed her while Mack watched in von Wiese-Mack’s hotel room.

Deadly fire nets man 53 years CHESTER – An Illinois man was sentenced to 53 years in prison for setting a Percy house fire that killed four children last year.

Derrick Twardoski, 34, was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to one count of first-degree

come up short. The city had been refused by hotels, apartments and other providers.

murder in August. A plea agreement reduced the original charge of four counts of first-degree murder, which he had pleaded not guilty to in an earlier court appearance.

Ethan, 12, Kailey, 9, and 5-year-old twins Brandon and Landon Owen died in the house fire.

Authorities believe Twardoski, who previously lived in Cutler, started the fire around 2 a.m. on May 10, 2013, the Southern Illinoisan reported. The four children were sleeping on the second level of the Percy home and weren’t able to be rescued due to heavy fire and smoke.

Their parents, 6-year-old brother and cousin, all of whom were sleeping downstairs, were able to escape.

Coal waste prompts worries ELKHART – Residents in central Illinois are worried that a proposed coal-waste storage facility might affect the quality of their air and water.

More than 250 people attended a Thursday evening meeting of Logan County’s Zoning Board of Appeals. The board is deciding on a request from St. Louisbased Arch Coal Inc. to reclassify more than 300 acres of agricultural land to expand an existing coal-waste storage facility.

– The Associated Press

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Despite rules, no sprinklers Hundreds fail to install them The Associated Press

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A pro-democracy student protester argues with angry locals trying to remove the barricades blocking streets in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Protest leaders on Friday welcomed an offer by the territory’s leader of talks to defuse the crisis over demonstrations seeking democratic reforms, though they continued to demand he resign and maintained barricades around government headquarters.

Police arrest 19 at protest site Democracy supporters, officers hurt HONG KONG (AP) – Hong Kong police said today that they have arrested 19 people, some of whom are believed to have organized crime ties, after mobs tried to drive pro-democracy protesters from the streets where they have held a weeklong, largely peaceful demonstration.

At least 12 people and six officers were injured during the clashes, district commander Kwok Pak-chung said at a predawn press briefing.

Protest leaders called off planned talks with the government on political reforms after the battles kicked off Friday afternoon in gritty, blue-collar Mong Kok, across Victoria Harbor from the activists’ main protest camp.

Police struggled for hours to control the battles as attackers pushed, shoved and jeered the protesters. Those arrested face charges of unlawful assembly, fighting in public and assault, Kwok said, adding that eight men are believed to have backgrounds involving triads, or organized crime gangs.

The protesters urged residents to join their cause and demanded that the police protect their encampments. The Hong Kong Federation of Students, one of the groups leading the demonstrations that drew tens of

thousands of people earlier this week, said they saw no choice but to cancel the dialogue.

“The government is demanding the streets be cleared. We call upon all Hong Kong people to immediately come to protect our positions and fight to the end,” the group said in a statement.

They demanded the government hold someone responsible for the scuffles Friday, the worst disturbances since police used tear gas and pepper spray on protesters last weekend to try to disperse them.

Hundreds of people remained in the streets early today in Mong Kok, one of Hong Kong’s busiest shopping areas, after the clashes.

“Of course I’m scared, but we have to stay and support everyone,” said Michael Yipu, 28, who works in a bank.

Well after midnight, the crowds stood peacefully, occasionally chanting and shouting, while police looked on.

The standoff is the biggest challenge to Beijing’s authority since it took over the former British colony in 1997. Earlier Friday, the students had agreed to talks with the government proposed by Hong Kong’s leader, Chief Executive Leung Chunying. But his attempt to defuse tensions fell flat as many protesters were unhappy with his refusal to yield their demands for his resignation.

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Tens of thousands of the country’s most vulnerable people are living in nursing homes without adequate sprinklers or that are missing them altogether, according to government data.

Despite a history of deadly nursing home fires and a 5-year leadup to an August 2013 deadline to install sprinklers, 385 facilities in 39 states fail to meet requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency whose duties include regulating nursing homes. Together, those facilities are licensed to house more than 52,000 people, according to

data from the agency known as CMS. Forty-four of the homes have no sprinklers at all.

“That is intolerable in this day and age,” said Brian Lee, executive director of Families for Better Care, which advocates for nursing home residents. “It’s not like they don’t have money to put these systems in.

They have the money.

They just choose not to do so.”

CMS, WHICH HAD warned last year it would not grant extensions to the sprinkler rules, said 97 percent of facilities meet requirements, which are basic fire-safety tools in many structures, but especially important in nursing homes where residents may be unable to quickly evacuate.

“CMS and states are

actively engaging with the rest of the facilities to verify their compliance with this regulation and will take appropriate actions for noncompliance to ensure the safety of residents,” the agency said in a statement to The Associated Press.

There have been numerous deadly nursing homes fires over the past century, but it wasn’t until 2003 that CMS has required sprinklers in newly constructed facilities. That year, two blazes – at Greenwood Health Center in Hartford, Connecticut, where 16 people were killed, and NHC Healthcare Center in Nashville, Tennessee, where 15 were killed – refocused attention on fire safety in nursing homes. Neither of those buildings had automatic sprinkler systems, raising the

issue of whether federal rules should require that older facilities be retrofitted.

Five years later, in 2008, CMS did issue that requirement, giving homes another 5 years to comply.

States have sometimes strengthened their own fire-safety laws, particularly if they experienced a nursing home tragedy, as Tennessee did after the Nashville fire. No Tennessee homes show up on the CMS list of offenders.

David Randolph Smith, an attorney who represented the families of numerous victims in the NHC blaze, said he took for granted that facilities around the country were also in compliance.

“That’s really quite shocking,” he said. “Lots of things catch on fire in these buildings.”

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Please join Sauk Valley Media and Sauk Valley Community College for a community discussion with the authors of Fixing Illinois, which he proposes 90 changes in th workings of Illinois state government.

This symposium will explore solutions for an effective, honest state government that n can restore public faith in Illinois’ institutions and revive a sense of citizenship and state pride.

The authors’ remarks will be followed by a panel discussion, then comments and questions from the audience.

The program is free and open to the public.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 8

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JAMES D. NOWLAN served two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives and worked under three governors. He is the co-author of Illinois Politics: A Citizen's Guide.

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Saturday, October 4, 2014

MONEY & MARKETS

Dow up by 208 Gold, bonds fall NEW YORK (AP) – Investors think the U.S. economy is at a perfect temperature for stocks: not too hot, not too cold.

The latest evidence came Friday in a jobs report that showed a pickup in hiring last month that could mean more people with paychecks, more spending and higher corporate profits. But the report also showed that wages were stagnant, which cheered investors worried anything pushing up inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates soon and kill the rally.

All major stock indexes rose sharply. The Dow Jones industrial average closed 208 points higher.

The good news pushed up the value of the dollar against other major currencies to the highest level in more than 4 years.

U.S. bonds and gold fell as investors fled traditional “safe haven” assets.

U.S. employers added 248,000 jobs in September, beating market expectations of 215,000, the government reported.

The hiring helped drive down the unemployment rate to 5.9 percent, the lowest since July 2008. Hiring in July and August was also stronger than initially estimated.

The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service

by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott ............................ 41.79 Alcoa .............................. 15.60 AltriaCorp ...................... 46.18 Autonation .................... 53.59 American Express ......... 87.19 Arris-Group ................... 27.96 Apple.............................. 99.62 ADM............................... 51.10 AT&T .............................. 35.37 Bank of America............ 17.28 Boeing.......................... 126.35 BorgWarner ................... 54.27 BP ................................... 42.69

Casey’s ........................... 73.49 Caterpillar ..................... 97.38 CenturyLink .................. 40.99 Chevron ....................... 117.65 Cisco .............................. 25.31 Citigroup ....................... 52.30 CNW .............................. 46.85 CocaCola ....................... 42.99 ConAgra......................... 33.34 Dean .............................. 12.88 Deere & Co .................... 82.14 Disney ............................ 88.44 Donaldson..................... 40.76 DuPont .......................... 70.64 Exxon ............................. 93.90 Ford ............................... 14.58 Exelon ............................ 34.86 GE .................................. 25.39 FifthThird ...................... 20.05 HawaiianElectric .......... 26.49 Hewlett Packard ........... 35.19

HomeDepot .................. 93.52 Intel Corp. ..................... 34.03 IBM .............................. 188.59 IntlPaper........................ 47.80 JCPenney ....................... 10.00 JohnsonControls........... 44.82 Johnson&Johnson ...... 105.10 JPMorgan Chase ........... 60.29 Kraft ............................... 56.30 Kroger ............................ 52.88 Leggett&Platt ................ 34.98 Manpower ..................... 69.25 McDonald’s ................... 94.85 Merck&Co ..................... 59.88 Microsoft ....................... 46.09 3M ................................ 144.42 Monsanto .................... 109.79 Newell ............................ 34.80 AGL ................................ 51.26 Nike................................ 90.28 Parker-Han.................. 112.24

Pfizer .............................. 29.21 Pepsico .......................... 93.47 Procter&Gamble ........... 83.77 RaymondJames............. 53.38 Republic ........................ 38.27 Sears Hldg ..................... 28.22 SensientTech ................ 51.33 Sprint ............................... 6.25 Staples ........................... 11.96 TheTravelers ................. 94.44 UnitedContinental ....... 48.28 UnitedTech ................. 104.42 USBancorp .................... 41.67 USSteel .......................... 36.34 Verizon .......................... 49.73 Walgreen ....................... 60.78 WalMartStores .............. 77.32 WalMartMexico ............ 24.46 WasteMgt ...................... 47.60 Wendy’s ........................... 8.18

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Dec. 3.231⁄4; March 3.36 1⁄4; July 3.521⁄4 Soybeans: Nov. 9.121⁄2; Jan. 9.20 1⁄2; March 9.281⁄2

Soybean oil: Dec. 32.42; March 32.93 Soybean meal: Oct. 308.00; Dec. 298.80 Wheat: Dec. 4.853⁄4; March 4.97 Oats: Dec. 3.38 1⁄2; March 3.25 1⁄2

Live cattle: Oct. 162.40; Dec. 165.87; Feb. 165.55 Feeder cattle: Oct. 240.87; Nov. 240.97 Lean hogs: Oct. 105.60; Dec. 93.02; Feb. 91.30 Sugar: March 16.44

Cotton: Oct. 63.07 T-Bonds: Dec. 1391⁄32 Silver: Dec. 17.05 Gold: Dec. 1213.50 Copper: Dec. 3.0030 Crude: Nov. 89.64 Dollar Index: Dec. 86.78

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Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous disease, meaning that it is a different disease in different women, a different disease in different age groups and has different cell populations within the tumor itself. Generally, breast cancer is a much more aggressive disease in younger women.

Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer. It is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women.

This year it is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Breast cancer is not exclusively a disease of women, however. Approximately 1,700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die each year. The evaluation of men with breast masses is similar to that in women, including mammography.

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“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” -Emily Kimbrough

“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

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* Eachyearitisestimated that approximately 1,700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die. While this percentage is still small, men should also give themselves regular breast self-exams and note any changes to their physicians.

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A Turkish soldier holds a lost baby as he looks for its mother. Thousands of new Syrian refugees from Kobani arrived at the Turkey-Syria border crossing of Yumurtalik near Suruc, Turkey, Thursday.

Heavy fighting hits border town Turkey vows to block militants

IN BRIEF Video shows hostage death CAIRO (AP) – An Internet video released Friday purports to show an Islamic State group fighter beheading British hostage

Alan Henning, the fourth such killing carried out by the extremist group now targeted in U.S.-led airstrikes.

The video mirrored other beheading videos shot by the Islamic State group,

which now holds territory along the border of Syria and Iraq, and ended with a militant threatening a man they identified as an American named Peter Kassig.

“Obama, you have start-

ed your aerial bombardment of Shams [Syria], which keeps on striking our people, so it is only right that we continue to strike the neck of your people,” the masked militant in the video said.

BEIRUT (AP) – Islamic State militants heavily shelled a Kurdish town on Syria’s border with Turkey on Friday as jihadi fighters prepared an all-out offensive for the strategic site, whose capture would provide a direct link between areas under their control in Aleppo and their stronghold in Raqqa to the east.

The fighting came as Turkey’s prime minister pledged his country would do what it could to prevent the fall of Kobani, although he did not spell out what assistance Turkey would provide. Turkey’s parliament gave the

government new powers Thursday to launch military incursions into Syria and Iraq, and to allow foreign forces to use its territory for possible operations against the Islamic State group.

Kurdish officials and activists said that Islamic State group fighters had so far not penetrated the frontier town as fighting raged on the eve of a major Muslim holiday.

“It looks like they are going to attack tonight and try to enter [Kobani] on the day of the feast,” said Nasser Haj Mansour, a defense official in Syria’s Kurdish region, referring to the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha that begins today in most Muslim countries.

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Lapping it up Kevin Harvick breaks his won qualifying record at Kansas Speedway on Friday to win pole for Sunday’s race. Harvick’s second trip around the track was at a speed of 197.773 mph.

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Searching for stars to shine

Mammosser steps down at Rock Falls Promotion conflicted with coaching duties

Bears, Panthers in similar positions

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

If there’s one thing Craig Mammosser is extremely proud of during his tenure as Rock Falls girls basketball coach, it was cultivating the talent within the program.

As was the case during his 18 years on the sideline, he leaves the program knowing it is well-stocked with players who will take the Rockets into the future.

Mammosser Craig resigned WednesMammosser Rock Falls day, citing added responsibilities with his job at Hill Fastener. The decision came about rather abruptly, but it was one Mammosser spent quite a bit of time thinking about.

“It’s only been in the last couple of weeks, and it was a very hard decision for me, but one I had to make,” Mammosser said Friday afternoon. “I just don’t want to have two things on the same plate at the same time, and I thought it through and realized that it’s a pretty good time to leave.”

The biggest factor was the groups of players currently in the Rocket program.

MAMMOSSER CONTINUED ON B4

Mammosser FYI • Graduated from Rock Falls High School ion 1988 • Works at Hill Fastener in Rock Falls • Wife is Jessica, sons are Nathan (junior in college) and Brennan (sophomore at Rock Falls) • Has spent the past 18 years as girls varsity coach; before that, he spent 1 year as Thom Sigel’s assistant during Sigel’s first year with boys team, then 1 year coaching grade-school basketball

BY STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

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Oregon’s Carson Buck tees off from the first tee box Thursday during the Big Northern tournament at Timber Pointe Golf Course in Poplar Grove. Buck, the Hawks’ No. 1 golfer, has grown comfortable using his irons no matter the situation.

Iron certain

Buck goes to bag anytime he needs big shot about which clubs to use, it can act like a plague in their minds that will infect every• Sauk Valley boys golf thing.”

Carson Buck always has an teams are spread over five Spratt used an example of escape plan, and it’s sitting in regionals in two classes. senior Taylor Brubaker’s tee his golf bag.

SVM scouts all five on B5. shots. He normally has long, Over the years, Buck has straight drives, but Spratt can developed a comfort level Buck has been able to rely on tell when those shots are comwhen using irons and learned his 4 iron to get him out of ing, as well as those that will to use them all over the jams, and it has helped him end up in the rough. course. So when the Oregon rebound from slow starts.

“I just tell them that they junior can’t get consistent But in a few days, he knows tee shots with his driver, he that he might have to be even know what is best for them and to always make sure you reaches for a club that he can quicker with the decision to always count on. stow the driver come Tuesday, have confidence,” Spratt said.

Confidence was something “Basically I have a go-to club, if it is failing him during the that the Hawks were hoping and it’s usually my 4 iron,” first postseason round of the to gain during Thursday’s Big Buck said. “When my driver season.

Northern Conference Meet isn’t working I just put it away The Oregon Hawks and 14 at Timber Pointe. The Hawks and switch to the 4. If for some other teams will be at Praiwent 6-1 in conference this reason that isn’t working, I rieView Golf Course in Byron can hit my 2 or 3 irons with for the Class 1A regional Tues- season and hoped to play well in the conference meet that good success.” day. The top 3 teams and 10 acted as a final tuneup before Buck, Oregon’s top golfer, individuals advance to the the regional, but the round says he tries to make the deci- Oct. 13 Seneca Sectional at didn’t go as planned. sion early in the round, givNettle Creek Golf Course in The Hawks, hoping to shoot ing himself about three holes Morris. in the 330s, stumbled and before deciding if his tee shots “Right now, the kids are all carded a 346 and finished in with the driver are hurting about whatever feels right,” eighth place. him or helping him.

Oregon coach Jim Spratt Throughout the season, said. “If I start talking to them IRON CONTINUED ON B3

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera says it’s time for his star players to begin stepping up Sunday when they host the Chicago Bears.

Rivera challenged quarterback Cam Newton and linebacker Luke Kuechly at a team meeting earlier this week after back-to-back blowout losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens.

“The thing is that we know who our guys are, and these guys have to know that we’re counting on them, and I think it’s important,” Rivera said. “It’s about being held accountable. We know they’re capable of it.

We can’t make mistakes.

They’re the guys that have to be perfect.”

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by Lance Briggs will be charged with stopping Cam Newton and the Panthers on Sunday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | N0. 14 STANFORD AT NO. 9 NOTRE DAME

Bucking upset trend Stanford has history of knocking off Notre Dame

BY TOM COYNE Associated Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Stanford has a history of upsetting Notre Dame teams ranked in the top 10 in South Bend.

Two of Stanford’s three victories in 14 tries at Notre Dame Stadium came against Fighting Irish teams in the top 10.

The first time was in 1990 when the Cardinal rallied from 24-7 down to win, when AP Tommy Vardell scored on a Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson looks to pass against 1-yard run with 36 seconds left Syracuse Sept. 27, in East Rutherford, N.J. Golson and the Irish to give Stanford a 36-31 victory will face Stanford and its top-ranked defense Saturday. over the top-ranked Irish.

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Tough going • Stanford has allowed only four plays of more than 20 yards this season, three on runs. The only pass play of more than 20 yards came in the loss to Southern California, a 28-yard catch by Nelson Agholor.

Stanford did it again 2 years later when the 18th-ranked Cardinal beat No. 6 Notre Dame 33-16 in a victory coach Bill Walsh called “as big a win as I have ever had in my

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career.”

There’s no chance of that happening when the ninthranked Irish (4-0) and No. 14 Stanford (3-1) play Saturday.

Not because the Cardinal can’t win. They’ve beaten the Irish in four of their five last meetings.

A Cardinal win just wouldn’t be an upset because they head into the game as 2.5-point favorites.

That’s despite the Irish having a better ranking and winning 15 of their last 16 games at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Local sports wish list On the tube TV listings Saturday Auto racing 10 a.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, practice for Hollywood Casino 400, at Kansas City, Kan., FS1 2:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Nationwide, Kansas Lottery 300, at Kansas City, Kan., ESPN 12:30 a.m. (Sunday)

• Formula One, Japanese Grand Prix, NBCSP 2:30 a.m. (Sunday)

• NHRA, qualifying for NHRA Nationals, at Mohnton, Pa., ESPN2

College football 11 a.m.

• Purdue at Illinois, ESPN2 • Ohio St. at Maryland, ABC • Texas A&M at Mississippi St., ESPN • SMU at E. Carolina, ESPNU • Iowa St. at Oklahoma St., FS1 • Marshall at Old Dominion, FSN • Southern Miss at Middle Tennessee, CSN • Florida at Tennessee, SEC • Ball St. at Army, CBS Sports

I

am often asked about the games and events that stick out in my mind during the last 10 years, and it’s not that hard to come up with a half dozen favorites.

Some of them are state events, which are easy to remember. Many are games that might not even be remembered by the kids that participated in them.

Going through would probably make a good column or two, and I’ll stick that idea in my back pocket for a day when I can’t come up with something else.

Today, I was thinking about my Sauk Valley wish list. You know, what things would I really like to see happen concerning Sauk Valley sports teams. So, here’s a few quick things I’d love to see before the buzzer sounds on my time here.

Rockets in the playoffs I want to see Rock Falls make the high school football playoffs. They are the lone team in the area that has not made it in my 10 years here, and they haven’t made it since 1992, when I was 10 years old.

I don’t have the

or add a week of regular season where teams can schedule competiSports tive meets. Just have a Editor Reach sectional like track, and him at then the state meet. dwoessner@ Sterling win a team saukvalley. com or 800state title 798-4085, While my preference ext. 5555. would be in football, as a Sterling alum I’d love to see a Golden Warrior squad win a state title answers to get the Rock- in a team sport. There’s ets out of the cellar of been a few individuals the Big Northern and win titles in sports like into the 4A playoffs, but track and swimming, but hopefully someone out there hasn’t been a team there can put the pieces title since the girls bastogether at Hinders Field. ketball team in the 1970s.

No more cross My money is on the softball team to break that country regionals streak sometime over the I spent a lot of the next couple years. first several years here at SVM covering cross A swimming country on Saturday super squad mornings. While I grew I would love to see an appreciation for the Dixon leave the Byron sport, I’ve never under- co-op and join Sterling stood the point of the and Rock Falls as part regional round, espeof the Water Warriors. I cially when the IHSA just think that it would increased the number be cool to see the three of classes to three. largest communities in Because of the the Sauk Valley working advancement rules, together in one sport. pretty much everyone Plus, it could lead to entered into a regional the formation of the is going to advance most dominant swim to the sectional. I just program in northwest don’t see a need for the Illinois, and a better first round. Either short- chance at more harden the season by a week, ware at the state meet.

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• Wisconsin at Northwestern, ESPN2 • Stanford at Notre Dame, NBC • Wake Forest at Florida St. or Baylor at Texas, ABC • Alabama at Mississippi, CBS • Oklahoma at TCU, Fox • N. C. State at Clemson, ESPNU • New Mexico at UTSA, CSN • Navy at Air Force, CBS Sports 3 p.m.

• Kansas at W. Virginia, FSN • Vanderbilt at Georgia, SEC • Oregon St. at Colorado, Pac-12 6 p.m.

• Michigan at Rutgers, BTN • LSU at Auburn, ESPN • Texas Tech at Kansas St., ESPNU • Hawaii at Rice, CSN • Memphis at Cincinnati, CBS Sports 6:30 p.m.

• Arizona St. at USC, Fox • Miami at Georgia Tech, ESPN2 • Pitt at Virginia, FSN • S. Carolina at Kentucky, SEC 7 p.m.

• Nebraska at Michigan St., ABC • UNLV at San Jose St., ESPNEWS 9 p.m.

• S.C. State vs. N.C. A&T, at Atlanta, ESPNU 9:30 p.m.

• Utah at UCLA, ESPN • Boise St. at Nevada, CBS Sports • Cal at Washington St., Pac-12

Golf 10 p.m.

• LPGA, Reignwood Classic, final round, at Beijing, TGC

MLB playoffs 4:30 p.m.

• NL Division Series, Game 2, Giants at Nationals, FS1 8:30 p.m.

• NL Division Series, Game 2, Cardinals at Dodgers, MLB

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Dixon senior delivering on and off court

9 a.m.

• Premier League, West Bromwich at Liverpool, NBCSP 11:30 a.m.

• Premier League, Manchester City at Aston Villa, NBC 5 p.m.

• MLS, Houston at New York, NBCSP 10 p.m.

• MLS, Portland at San Jose, NBCSP

Sunday Auto racing 1 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, Hollywood Casino 400, at Kansas City, Kan., ESPN 7 p.m.

• NHRA, NHRA Nationals, at Mohnton, Pa., ESPN2

Basketball 1 p.m.

• FIBA World Championship for Women, championship, at Istanbul, Turkey, ESPN2

College soccer 11 a.m.

• Men, Maryland at Northwestern, BTN

College volleyball 1 p.m.

• Texas at Kansas, FSN • Florida St. at Miami, ESPNU

MLB playoffs 2:30 p.m.

Dixon senior has played tennis in each of her 4 years in high school and is the No. 2 singles player for the Duchesses. She also works at a flower shop in Dixon.

• AL Division Series, Game 3, Orioles at Tigers, TBS 6:30 p.m.

• AL Division Series, Game 3, Angels at Royals, TBS

NFL Noon

• Bears at Panthers, Fox • Ravens at Colts, CBS

What do you like most about playing tennis?

Just going out there and having fun. I just like playing it.

3:25 p.m.

• Chiefs at 49ers, CBS 7:20 p.m.

• Bengals at Patriots, NBC

Soccer

How long have you played, and do you play any other sports?

Nope, just tennis in the fall. I’ve played all 4 years of high school and when I was younger. I also play in the Emma Hubbs Tournaments here in the summer.

6 a.m.

• Premier League, Everton at Manchester United, NBCSP 8 a.m.

• Premier League, Arsenal at Chelsea, NBCSP 10 a.m.

What do you fill your free time with?

I’m usually just hanging out with friends, I don’t do too many other things. I do go to the movies.

• Premier League, Queens Park at West Ham, NBCSP

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What was the last movie you’ve seen?

Divergent. It was pretty good.

I like those action movies and comedies and chick flicks.

What else do you do outside of tennis?

I’m normally working. I work at a flower shop called Dixon Floral.

Did you know much about flowers before working there and have a lot of flowers at home?

I don’t have any a lot of flowers or anything at home. I didn’t

Soccer

Noon

Stephanie Tressel

What’s an average day like for you when you’re at work?

I actually deliver flowers.

People call the shop or order online and say what they want.

My boss puts the arrangments together, then I go out and deliver them.

On the tube TV listings

• Women, Kentucky at Texas A&M, ESPNU

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• N. Texas at Indiana, BTN

True seeding in postseason I want the best teams playing each other deeper in the playoffs in sports.

In football, that would mean seeding tournaments 1 to 32, and not worrying so much about travel. It’s one game, not like a regional system in sports like basketball, baseball and volleyball. I want a state title game with the two best teams – not the best team from the north vs. the best team in south. Those just tend not to be equal.

In other team sports, I want the sectional round to be tougher than the regional. Last year, we had basketball regionals – especially in 1A – that were loaded with four or five 20-win teams. Then in the sectional, a team below .500 would show up because of a weak regional.

There’s got to be a better way to carve things up so teams are rewarded for good seasons.

Well, that’s a few things I’d like to see happen. There are many other things that would be great to see. If you have any, feel free to send them my way.

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What is your favorite food?

Probably ice cream or cake.

How about both?

That would be good. Now,

you’re talkin’.

Do you listen to any music that might surprise your friends?

No, not really. Nothing too crazy.

What was the last thing you’ve listened to?

Florida Georgia Line.

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SVM SCOUTS 2014 BOYS GOLF REGIONALS

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2A Freeport

1A Byron

1A Eastland

When: 9 a.m. Tuesday Where: Park Hills West, Freeport Local teams: Dixon, Rock Falls, Sterling Other teams: Alleman, Freeport, Geneseo, Princeton, Rochelle, Stillman Valley, Winnebago Players to watch: Dylan Cervantes, Alleman; Eric Dellet, Geneseo; Aaron Frank, Rock Falls; Ryan Hurley, Sterling; Ian Nichols, Princeton; Colby Robbins, Princeton; Cole Ruckman, Dixon; Kasey Steil, Freeport Outlook: Geneseo and Alleman look to be the two top dogs at this tournament with Rock Falls, Sterling and Freeport all vying for that third spot. The Warriors and Rockets should get a couple players through, even if they aren’t able to get one of the top three team spots.

Advancement: Top three teams and top 10 players not on qualifying teams advance to Grayslake Sectional at Stonewell Orchard Golf Club on Oct. 13.

When: 9 a.m. Tuesday Where: PrairieView Golf Course Local teams: Oregon Other teams: Byron, Chicagoland Jewish, Elgin, Faith Lutheran, Guerin, Harvest Christian Academy, Hinckley-Big Rock, Indian Creek, Keith Country Day, Northridge Prep, North Shore Country Day, Rockford Christian, Rockford Christian Life, Westminster Christian Players to watch: Andrew Blechman, North Shore Country Day; Taylor Brubaker, Oregon; Carson Buck, Byron; Peyton Gatz, Indian Creek; Elliot Gorman, Elgin; Sam Reategui, North Shore Country Day; Dennis Reedy, Byron; Matt Swing, Westminster Christian Outlook: This regional includes two of the top three teams from Class 1A in 2013. North Shore Country Day won the 1A title, and Westminster Christian was third.

Oregon has one advantage in that most of its players are very familiar with PrairieView.

Advancement: Top three teams and top 10 players not on qualifying teams advance to Seneca Sectional at Nettle Creek Golf Course in Peoria on Oct. 13.

When: 9 a.m. Tuesday Where: Lake Carroll Golf Course, Lanark Local teams: Eastland-Milledgeville, Polo, West Carroll Other teams: Aquin, Dakota, East Dubuque, Forreston, Galena, Lena-Winslow, Pearl City, Pecatonica, River Ridge, Stockton Players to watch: Erik Durand, Pecatonica; Marcus Edler, Forreston; Cameron Ehlers, West Carroll; Kyle Jensen, LenaWinslow; Shay Goellner, Eastland; Kane Hyde, Galena; Zach Lacher, Stockton; Dylan Lange, East Dubuque; Christian Rademacher, Polo; Cameron Upmann, Stockton Outlook: Stockton led by Upmann and Lacher dominated the NUIC tournament Thursday, which featured almost all of these teams.

Pecatonica was second, followed

by Galena and Pearl City. Cameron Ehlers from West Carroll and Rademacher from Polo seem to be the best local bets.

Advancement: Top three teams and top 10 players not on qualifying teams advance to Seneca Sectional at Nettle Creek Golf Course in Peoria on Oct. 13.

SVM staff, wire services SWIMMING

Yemm named to Millikin HOF Sterling graduate Paul Yemm will be inducted into the Millikin University Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 10, part of the university’s homecoming activities.

Yemm, a 2006 Millikin grad, holds the school record in the 200 butterfly (1:52.72), and was conference champion in that event 4 consecutive years.

He’s also a part of 200 and 400 medley teams that own school records.

Yemm was an NCAA qualifier in 2003, 2005 and 2006, and placed 10th in the 200 butterfly in 2006.

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Schuldt wraps up play at Q School Ember Schuldt of Sterling carded a final-round 75 and posted a four-round total of 9-over-par 297 at Stage II of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament that wrapped up Friday in Venice, Fla. Schuldt finished in a 16-way tie for 92nd place among 190 golfers that completed play. The top 80 move on to Stage III of qualifying, slated for Dec. 3-7 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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When: 9 a.m. Tuesday Where: Kewanee Dunes Golf Club, Kewanee Local team: Bureau Valley Other teams: Cambridge, Galva, Henry-Senachwine, Knoxville, Mercer County, Midland, Orion, Princeville, Rockridge, Sherrard, Stark County, Williamsfield Players to watch: Jake Bumann, Ridgewood; Hayden Bennett, Sherrard; Jacob Heidenreich, Bureau Valley; Jake Kennedy, Henry-Senachwine; Trafton Otting, Rockridge; Nick Sinde, Orion; Kyle McEwan, Mercer CountyGrant Morse, Sherrard Outlook: The Storm are the only local team traveling to Kewanee. They are coming off a 15th-place finish at the Three Rivers meet, and they will be focusing on getting individuals through to the sectional.

Advancement: Top three teams and top 10 players not on qualifying teams advance to Brimfield Sectional at Weaver Ridge Golf Course in Peoria on Oct. 13.

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Bushrod, Ratliff out this week Bears left tackle Jermon Bushrod will not play against the Panthers on Sunday. The Bears ruled him out Friday after he missed a second straight practice due to knee and ankle injuries he suffered during Wednesday’s practice.

Rookie Michael Ola was the first-string left tackle during the portions of Thursday’s and Friday’s practices that were open to media.

On the defensive side, tackle Jeremiah Ratliff will miss his third straight game. He suffered a concussion on Sept. 14 in the third quarter of the win over the San Francisco 49ers.

On the calendar Local events Saturday Women’s volleyball 10 a.m.

• Sauk Valley at Elgin Triangular Cross country 9:30 a.m.

• Dixon, Rock Falls, Oregon Eastland at Freeport Invite • Bureau Valley at Elmwood Invite 10:30 a.m.

• Sterling at Peoria Invite Boys golf 8 a.m.

• Sterling, Rock Falls, Bureau Valley at LaSallePeru Invite Boys soccer 9 a.m.

• Sterling at Orion Invite 1 p.m.

• Oregon at Hinckley-Big Rock Girls swimming 10 a.m.

• Sterling, Prophetstown at UT Sprints Girls tennis 10 a.m.

• Newman at Rock Island Invite Volleyball 8 a.m.

• Fulton at Northeast, Iowa tournament 8:30 a.m.

• Dixon, Prophetstown, Newman, Bureau Valley, Morrison at Sterling Invite (at Westwood) • Rock Falls at Riverton Invite • Eastland at Moline tournament • West Carroll at Orion Invite

Monday Girls golf 4 p.m.

• Erie at Mercer County Boys soccer

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“We had a goal as a team to be in the Top 3,” Brubaker said. “I thought we had a shot because we did so well in conference this year and had a good year, but we didn’t play the way we are capable of.”

Brubaker led the Hawks with an 87.

“No one played the way we wanted to play,” Buck said. “I think it was just kind of a pressure thing, but I think we can get that under control.”

Tuesday’s regional will come with its own builtin pressure. The field of teams makes it one of the toughest regionals in 1A with powerhouses like North Shore Country Day – the 1A state champion last season – and Westminster Christian which finished third in state last year, leading the pack.

Those teams figure to be a good benchmark for the Hawks.

“In order to get out of this regional,” Spratt said, “we are going to need to shoot better than a 330. All of these schools are really tough,

The Broncos cut ties Friday with eighth-year kicker Matt Prater, who’s about to come off his four-game suspension.

Prater led the league last year by making 25 of 26 field goals, including a record-setting 64-yarder against Tennessee.

MLB

Gonzalez re-ups with Marlins Less than a week after the end of a disappointing season, interim general manager John Hart announced Friday that Fredi Gonzalez will continue to manage the team in 2015, ending speculation about a possible change in the dugout.

The Braves finished 79-83, a daunting 17 games behind Washington in the NL East and only their third losing season in the last 24 years.

• Dixon at Princeton Girls tennis 4:30 p.m.

• Mendota at Dixon Volleyball 6 p.m.

• Mendota at Dixon 7 p.m.

• Prophetstown at Riverdale • Dakota at Polo • South Beloit at Milledgeville

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Oregon’s Taylor Brubaker shoots during the Big Northern Meet on Thursday in Poplar Grove. The Hawks didn’t have the meet they hoped for, but they are still confident going into Tuesday’s regional at PrairieView. but we have a little built-in advantage.”

That advantage is the PrairieView golf course.

Spratt estimates that most of his players have played the course 10 to 12 times in recent years through various tournaments in summer leagues, and high school invitationals.

The Hawks will also spend time there before Tuesday to get reacquainted with the course, and will play

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When: 9 a.m. Tuesday Where: Prairie Ridge Golf Course, Morrison Local teams: Amboy, Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Newman, Prophetstown Other teams: Dupue, Earlville, Hall, Ottawa Marquette, Putnam County, Riverdale, St. Bede Players to watch: Jackson Ames, Prophetstown; Tyler Bussert, Riverdale; Joe Dudek, St. Bede; Levi Floming, Erie; Noah Hogue, Morrison; Griffin Kozeal, Amboy; Ryan Ott, Hall; Brett Terrock, Fulton; Matt Wagenecht, Newman Outlook: Amboy is coming of its first Three Rivers title in 38 years, but this is a balanced field where six or seven teams will be battling for the top three spots. This should lead to a host of locals making it through to the sectional round.

Advancement: Top three teams and top 10 players not on qualifying teams advance to Seneca Sectional at Nettle Creek Golf Course in Peoria on Oct. 13.

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For senior Taylor Brubaker, the course is 8 minutes from his home.

For Buck, the course is a 15-minute drive and said he is quite familiar with it, and plans on

sharing tips with his teammates.

“I played three tournaments there over the summer,” Buck said. “It totally helps my confidence just knowing that I know the course. It will make you pay if you hit into the roughs, so we have to play smart.”

On this date October 4 1969 • Mississippi’s Archie Manning becomes the first player in college football to throw for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game as the Rebels fall short in a 33-32 loss at Alabama.

Manning passes for 436 yards and two TDs while adding 104 yards rushing yards and three TDs.

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Saturday, October 4, 2014

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Tourneys over, Fatherhood trumps tough year but fun sure isn’t Bowyer has plenty to smile about in 2014

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ell, our final tournament of the year has come and gone, and it went off without a hitch. Even with the late timing of the event, 16 teams still showed up last Sunday morning to see if they could walk away a winner.

We were once again blessed with beautiful weather, as we have been for most of the tourneys this season.

Other than the water being a hair lower than some liked, it was dang near perfect.

Really, the whole day was awesome, and the weigh-in was proof of it, as many, many awesome fish were brought to the scale, weighed, and released.

All 16 teams weighed in fish, with several 8-pound-plus channels being weighed, and a 17-pound-plus flathead as well. Everyone walked away happy, I believe, except for the Bears fans who were listening to the radio in the background … which was broadcasting the butt-whoopin’ at the hands of the Packers.

So, another great day with great people on a great river, and another tournament season has come and gone.

But just because the tournaments are done doesn’t mean the fishing is done. In fact, the fishing is just getting started. The fall flathead bite is approaching, and the channel cat bite is really good already. The crappie and walleye and white bass and smallmouth bass ... well, they’re feeding, and the fishing for them is only going to get better as time passes and water temperatures cool.

This week also rang in the beginning of the 2014 archery deer season. I have seen some pictures of some nice does already, and expect to see many more with the cool weather forecast for the weekend.

BY DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

mattJONES Fishing guide from Prophetstown.

He can be reached at catmatt@ catfish academy. com

Now, you may remember hunters statewide complaining about the seeming lack of a deer herd last season. Well, I’m going to give you some homework for the week to come. You see, the good old IDNR finally stepped up and reduced some counties’ tag quotas. But they did nothing more than try to appease those who are not paying attention.

See, if you look, you will see that some counties had a tag reduction of 5,000. Looks good on the surface, right? But guess what? This county had 7,000 leftover permits last year anyhow.

So, smoke and mirrors, right?

Do some research of your own, and you will see this repeated in several counties. I don’t know why I expected any different, to be honest; it’s never been about the deer. It’s always been about the money, and it always will be.

This past weekend also saw another happy fisherman exit the flathead battleship as a battleproven flathead fisherman. Michael Domralski of suburban Chicago came to our little stretch of river to try to land his first-ever flathead, and after several hours of slow fishing, he finally found a willing adversary. Tickled pink doesn’t even begin to describe this guy after he released his trophy.

Not a monster by any means, but you weren’t going to tell Mike any different. That, my friends, is what it’s all about.

Have a great week, and Go Catfish!

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Midnight was approaching Tuesday, and Clint Bowyer was bummed. His hometown Royals were on the verge of losing to Oakland in their first playoff appearance in decades, and his baby boy was stubbornly refusing to make his entrance into the world.

“Then everything starts going crazy,” Bowyer said.

While the Royals were busy rallying for a dramatic 12-inning win over the A’s, little Cash Aaron Bowyer finally decided to arrive. And as surreal as the experience was at Kauffman Stadium that night, things may have been even more chaotic in the delivery room.

“I was high-fiving people,” he said.

“I was kind of pushing the doctor out of the way at one point, trying to get a better view of the little guy coming into the world. The nurses were trying to hold me back – ‘You can’t get that close!’ – and I’m saying, ‘Get the hell out of the way!’

“But it was awesome,” Bowyer said, breaking into a grin.

Throw in his Chiefs beating up Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on Monday night, and the Sprint Cup Series shifting to his home track at Kansas Speedway this weekend, and just about everything is awesome for the Kansas native these days.

Well, except for that little issue

with the Chase.

Bowyer failed to qualify for NASCAR’s version of the playoffs, which means he’s driving for little more than pride – and his new baby boy – the rest of the season.

Even that doesn’t seem to get the perpetually upbeat Bowyer down, though. Even though he’s hardly gotten a wink of sleep, something all new dads can relate to, Bowyer was full of pep when he walked into the Kansas Speedway media center on Friday.

Maybe he was just hopped up on 5-Hour Energy, his car’s title sponsor.

“I’m like that little kid, you get that last ounce of energy so you go like hell until you have no more,” he said. “What a wild experience.

All your friends, family, peers warn you and tell you it’s going to change your life, and you say, ‘No way.’

And all of a sudden that little gremlin comes out and you say, ‘Oh my God. This is real.’”

Just then, Bowyer’s cell phone went off.

“Hold on,” he said, checking the caller ID before switching it off when he realized it wasn’t his wife, Lorra, or anybody else back at the homestead.

“You got to have that thing on the hammer when you have a baby,” he said. “It’s like DEFCON-5 when you hear your phone ringing. It’s like, ‘Oh, damn, what have I done now?’”

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NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer waits for the start of practice at Kansas Speedway on Friday in Kansas City, Kan. Bowyer is from nearby Emporia, Kan., and would love to win at his home track just days after the birth of his son.

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Instead of leaving on a down note, Mammosser knows that his successor will be well-supplied with players full of talent and work ethic.

“That’s how you’re supposed to finish your career,” said Mammosser, who has been involved in coaching in the Rock Falls school district basically since he graduated from college. “You never leave the cupboard bare – that makes you personally look bad – and this is far from it. We’ve got a nice group of freshmen, an outstanding group of sophomores, and very nice junior and senior classes coming back. It’s a good time for the next person to step in

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and run things.”

Mammosser’s biggest concern was the proximity of the move to the start of the season. When he talked with Rock Falls AD Rich Montgomery, he stressed that the last thing he wanted to do was leave Montgomery in a bind as far as finding a new coach.

But as always, Mammosser said, Montgomery supported the decision.

“The first thing I said to Rich was that if he didn’t have time to find a suitable replacement, I would stay on and do it,” Mammosser said. “It caught him off-guard, obviously, but he was very cool about it. He told me he thinks he’s got enough time to get someone else in there – not that I was a bad coach who he could throw just anyone in there

to replace or anything.

“Rich has always been good to me, especially as an out-of-house coach, and this is just another thing for him with me.”

Mammosser also credited his wife, Jessica, for her support through the last couple of weeks. saying she’s always “backed me 100 percent” and said she’d be behind him whatever his decision.

The toughest thing for Mammosser to do was tell his players. After knowing and working with the girls since they first started coming to summer camps in third grade, he wasn’t sure how he – or they – would handle the meeting.

“It was difficult telling the girls; they didn’t like it too much, and it was very tough for me, too,” Mammosser said. “But

they were very good about it, totally understood and were supportive. I’ll still be at a lot of games, and they’ll more than likely still hear my big mouth yelling from the stands.

“But it’s time for them to move on, and I think they’ll be enthused to move on and play hard for the next coach.”

Mammosser isn’t sure who will follow him, but he has high hopes that his assistant coach, Eric Wolf, will get the chance. Wolf has been Craig’s varsity assistant the past six seasons, and spent the two before that coaching lower levels in the program.

“I really hope they give Eric a shot,” Mammosser said. “It would be a real easy transition for everyone, and he really deserves the opportunity.”

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Michigan State’s Darien Harris (center) celebrates a fumble recovery for a touchdown during a win over Wyoming. The Spartans defense will be tested by a run-heavy Nebraska offense on Saturday.

When strengths collide Nebraska running game to meet Spartans’ defense playoff. The Big Ten has taken some criticism for its early-season After all the big, era-defining performance, so if the Spartans victories Michigan State earned are going to impress the nation, last season, a November win this matchup with one of the league’s other ranked teams is at Nebraska is often overlooked. important.

Spartans coach Mark Dantonio Nebraska (5-0, 1-0) didn’t look remembers, though.

“We looked at it as a program win, great while struggling against because we needed to go to a place McNeese State a few weeks ago, like Nebraska where we didn’t have but the Cornhuskers beat Miami a lot of fans in the stands, and they and routed Illinois.

A win this weekend would had a ton and be able to play and give Nebraska its first 6-0 start play well, and that was accomsince 2001. plished,” said Dantonio, whose “Historically it doesn’t really team went on to win the Big Ten mean that much to me. This is title and Rose Bowl. about this team, and what we’re Michigan State’s 41-28 victory trying to accomplish,” coach at Nebraska last year was the Bo Pelini said. “Obviously it’s Spartans’ last major hurdle en route to the Legends Division title. extremely important, but every game we play is going to be. I’m The Big Ten realigned after that, not going to make any more of it and the teams are in different divisions now, but a lot will still be than what it is.”

The Huskers haven’t beaten a on the line Saturday night when the 10th-ranked Spartans host the top 10 opponent on the road since Washington in 1997.

19th-ranked Cornhuskers.

Here are a few things to watch Michigan State (3-1) has rebounded from its loss at Oregon when Michigan opens its Big Ten title defense against Nebraska: and still holds hopes of reaching Running wild: Behind star RB college football’s new four-team

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Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska is ranked second in the nation in rushing offense. Michigan State is fourth in rushing defense. In last year’s matchup, Abdullah ran for 123 yards.

Shootout?: Last season, Michigan State showed it could win a big game without a dominant performance from its defense.

Jeremy Langford ran for 151 yards and three touchdowns to offset a solid offensive performance

by Nebraska.

“We’ve had some success, but they’ve had some success, too. I mean it’s all about who executes on any given day,” Pelini said.

“They’re very well coached. I don’t worry a lot about what’s happened in the past or anything like that. It’s about what’s going to happen Saturday night, and how two football teams are going to play that Saturday night.”

Full strength: Nebraska DE Randy Gregory has 4 1/2 sacks over the last two games after being slowed earlier by a knee injury. He is also occasionally used as a blitzing linebacker.

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Coach Brian Kelly, who is 1-3 against Stanford, is warning his young team to be ready for a physical game.

“They know the physicality of this game. It’s because of Stanford has done it year in and year out,” he said. “We got pushed around in my first year here. We have now battled back, if you will. We still haven’t come out on the right side of that battle yet.”

The return to Notre Dame Stadium brings back bad memories for the Cardinal, who

believe they were robbed in a 20-13 overtime loss 2 years ago when officials ruled Stepfan Taylor was stopped short of the goal line on fourth-and-1.

Stanford players believe Taylor scored.

“I just remember coming away from that game knowing there were things we could have done overall as a whole offense a lot better,” said Kevin Hogan, who took over as Stanford’s starting quarterback two weeks after that loss.

The Cardinal are struggling on offense, ranking 77th in scoring at 27.5 points per game, and have been slowed

LINE Saturday FAVORITE LINE O/U at Georgia 33½ 55 at Florida St. 38 55½ at Georgia Tech 1 55 at Indiana 13½ 59½ at Illinois 9 57½ Ohio St. 8½ 59½ at Cincinnati 3½ 64 at Virginia 5½ 46½ at Cent. Michigan 4 45 at West Virginia 27½ 57½ Toledo 6 65 Marshall 18 76 Virginia Tech 3 60 at N. Illinois 24½ 59 Wisconsin 8 47 at Miami (Ohio) 3½ 57 South Carolina 4 56 at Army 2½ 57 at Bowling Green 3 77½ at Akron 25 50 at Kansas St. 14 68 at Rice 6½ 57½ at Colorado St. 17½ 62 at La.-Lafayette 16 65 Stanford 2½ 45 at Southern Cal 12 68 at Auburn 8 57½ Navy 4 56½ Oklahoma 5 57 at Tennessee 2½ 54 Baylor 15½ 58 at Oklahoma St. 17 65 Alabama 5½ 52 at Mississippi St. 2½ 70½ at UCLA 13 64 at Louisiana Tech 12 57 at Middle Tenn.

18 59½ Oregon St. 6½ 58 at Washington St. 3 76½ at Texas St. 17 66½ at Rutgers 2 46½ at UTSA 17 54½ at Arkansas St. 12½ 51½ at Clemson 14½ 67½ at W. Kentucky 9 72½ at Michigan St. 7 59½ Georgia Southern 19 64 at San Jose St. 10 57 Boise St. 4½ 52

by turnovers, penalties and missed field goals.

“We just need to keep working on executing and stop shooting ourselves in the foot, whether it’s penalties or turnovers,” Hogan said.

The Irish are focusing on limiting turnovers after committing five last week against Syracuse, with four of those by quarterback Everett Golson.

“You have to play mistake-free to put points on the board against a great defense,” Kelly said.

In addition to what Stanford thought was a bad call by officials on the goal line, Stan-

ford had a problem two seasons ago when players said they heard a whistle from the stands in the fourth quarter, causing them to stop playing on a thirdand-2 from the 3-yard line that turned into a sack. Stanford coach David Shaw said he doesn’t want the Cardinal to worry about that on Saturday.

“I put that in the category of other things we can’t be concerned with.

We just need to play hard and play the best we can,” he said.

Some other things to watch when Stanford faces Notre Dame on Saturday.

FULL SLATE DOG Vanderbilt Wake Forest Miami North Texas Purdue at Maryland Memphis Pittsburgh Ohio Kansas atW. Mich. at Old Dom. at N. Carolina Kent St. at N’western UMass at Kentucky Ball St. Buffalo E. Michigan Texas Tech Hawaii Tulsa Georgia St. at N. Dame Arizona St. LSU at Air Force at TCU Florida at Texas Iowa St. at Mississippi Texas A&M Utah UTEP S. Miss. at Colorado California Idaho Michigan New Mexico La-Monroe NC State UAB Nebraska at N. Mex St. UNLV at Nevada

Saturday’s games EAST Ball St. (1-3) at Army (1-3), 11 a.m.

Harvard (2-0) at Georgetown (2-3), 11 a.m.

Princeton (1-1) at Columbia (0-2), 11:30 1.m.

Yale (2-0) at Cornell (0-2), 11:30 a.m.

Villanova (3-1) at Maine (2-2), 11:30 a.m.

Bucknell (4-0) at Bryant (3-1), noon Holy Cross (2-3) at Colgate (2-2), noon West Liberty (2-2) at Duquesne (2-2), noon Brown (0-2) at Rhode Island (0-4), noon Penn (0-2) at Dartmouth (1-1), 12:30 p.m.

Monmouth (NJ) (3-1) at Robert Morris (0-4), 2 p.m.

Stony Brook (1-4) at Towson (2-3), 2 p.m.

Sacred Heart (3-1) at Delaware (3-1), 2:30 p.m.

Kansas (2-2) at West Virginia (2-2), 3 p.m.

James Madison (2-3) at Albany (NY) (4-0), 5 p.m.

Alderson-Broaddus (3-1) at Wagner (1-3), 5 p.m.

Michigan (2-3) at Rutgers (4-1), 6 p.m.

SOUTH SMU (0-4) at East Carolina (3-1), 11 a.m.

Marshall (4-0) at Old Dominion (3-2), 11 a.m.

Ohio St. (3-1) at Maryland (4-1), 11 a.m.

Southern Miss. (2-3) at Middle Tennessee (3-2), 11 a.m.

Texas A&M (5-0) at Mississippi St. (4-0), 11 a.m.

Florida (2-1) at Tennessee (2-2), 11 a.m.

Virginia Tech (3-2) at North Carolina (2-2), 11:30 a.m.

Dayton (2-1) at Davidson (1-4), noon Drake (2-2) at Jacksonville (3-1), noon Campbell (1-3) at Morehead St. (2-2), noon N. Hampshire (3-1) at Elon (1-3), 12:30 p.m.

Charlotte (3-2) at Gardner-Webb (2-3), 12:30 p.m.

The Citadel (1-3) at Wofford (2-2), 12:30 p.m.

Howard (1-4) at NC Central (1-3), 1 p.m.

W. Carolina (3-1) at Presbyterian (2-2), 1 p.m.

Norfolk St. (1-4) at Savannah St. (0-4), 1 p.m.

Grambling St. (2-3) at Alabama A&M (1-4), 2 p.m.

Mercer (4-1) at Samford (2-2), 2 p.m.

NC State (4-1) at Clemson (2-2), 2:30 p.m.

Wake Forest (2-3) at Florida St. (4-0), 2:30 p.m.

Alabama (4-0) at Mississippi (4-0), 2:30 p.m.

NC A&T (4-1) vs. SC State (3-2) at Atlanta, 2:30 p.m.

Delaware St. (1-4) at Bethune-Cookman (3-1), 3 p.m.

VMI (1-4) at Chattanooga (2-2), 3 p.m.

Vanderbilt (1-4) at Georgia (3-1), 3 p.m.

UT-Martin (1-4) at Jacksonville St. (3-1), 3 p.m.

Northwestern St. (2-2) at SE Louisiana (3-2), 3 p.m.

Morgan St. (2-3) at Florida A&M (0-4), 4 p.m.

South Alabama (2-2) at Appalachian St. (1-3), 5 p.m.

Butler (2-2) at Stetson (2-2), 5 p.m.

Ark.-Pine Bluff (1-3) at Southern U. (2-3), 5:30 p.m.

LSU (4-1) at Auburn (4-0), 6 p.m.

E. Kentucky (4-0) at Austin Peay (0-4), 6 p.m.

Coastal Carolina (5-0) at Furman (2-3), 6 p.m.

Prairie View (0-4) at Jackson St. (3-2), 6 p.m.

Richmond (2-2) at Liberty (3-2), 6 p.m.

UTEP (2-2) at Louisiana Tech (2-3), 6 p.m.

Georgia St. (1-3) at Louisiana-Lafayette (1-3), 6 p.m.

Nicholls St. (0-5) at McNeese St. (2-1), 6 p.m.

UAB (2-2) at W. Kentucky (2-2), 6 p.m.

Miami (3-2) at Georgia Tech (4-0), 6:30 p.m.

South Carolina (3-2) at Kentucky (3-1), 6:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh (3-2) at Virginia (3-2), 6:30 p.m.

Murray St. (1-3) at Tennessee Tech (1-3), 7 p.m.

MIDWEST Purdue (2-3) at Illinois (3-2), 11 a.m.

Marist (0-5) at Valparaiso (1-3), noon E. Michigan (1-3) at Akron (2-2), 1 p.m.

Tennessee St. (4-1) at SE Missouri (3-2), 1 p.m.

North Texas (2-2) at Indiana (2-2), 1:30 p.m.

UMass (0-5) at Miami (Ohio) (0-5), 1:30 p.m.

Montana (3-2) at North Dakota (2-3), 1:30 p.m.

S. Dakota St. (3-1) at Illinois St. (3-0), 2 p.m.

N. Iowa (2-2) at Indiana St. (3-1), 2 p.m.

Youngstown St. (3-1) at Missouri St. (3-1), 2 p.m.

Buffalo (3-2) at Bowling Green (3-2), 2:30 p.m.

Ohio (3-2) at Cent. Michigan (2-3), 2:30 p.m.

Wisconsin (3-1) at Northwestern (2-2), 2:30 p.m.

Stanford (3-1) at Notre Dame (4-0), 2:30 p.m.

N. Dakota St. (4-0) at W. Illinois (2-3), 3 p.m.

Kent St. (0-4) at N. Illinois (3-1), 4 p.m.

Memphis (2-2) at Cincinnati (2-1), 6 p.m.

Houston Baptist (1-3) at Incarnate Word (0-5), 6 p.m.

Texas Tech (2-2) at Kansas St. (3-1), 6 p.m.

South Dakota (2-2) at S. Illinois (4-1), 6 p.m.

Toledo (3-2) at W. Michigan (2-2), 6 p.m.

Nebraska (5-0) at Michigan St. (3-1), 7 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Iowa St. (1-3) at Oklahoma St. (3-1), 11 a.m.

Oklahoma (4-0) at TCU (3-0), 2:30 p.m.

Baylor (4-0) at Texas (2-2), 2:30 p.m.

New Mexico (1-3) at UTSA (1-3), 2:30 p.m.

Lamar (3-2) at Abilene Christian (3-2), 6 p.m.

Louisiana-Monroe (3-1) at Arkansas St. (2-2), 6 p.m.

Hawaii (1-3) at Rice (1-3), 6 p.m.

Cent. Arkansas (2-3) at Stephen F. Austin (3-1), 6 p.m.

Idaho (0-4) at Texas St. (2-2), 6 p.m.

MVSU (0-4) at Texas Southern (4-1), 7 p.m.

FAR WEST Tulsa (1-3) at Colorado St. (3-1), 2 p.m.

Navy (2-3) at Air Force (3-1), 2:30 p.m.

N. Arizona (3-2) at N. Colorado (1-3), 2:30 p.m.

Oregon St. (3-1) at Colorado (2-3), 3 p.m.

Idaho St. (2-2) at E. Washington (4-1), 3:35 p.m.

Arizona St. (3-1) at Southern Cal (3-1), 6:30 p.m.

UC Davis (1-3) at Portland St. (1-3), 6:35 p.m.

Georgia Southern (3-2) at New Mexico St. (2-3), 7 p.m.

UNLV (1-4) at San Jose St. (1-3), 7 p.m.

Montana St. (3-2) at Sacramento St. (3-2), 8 p.m.

S. Utah (1-4) at Cal Poly (1-3), 8:05 p.m.

Boise St. (3-2) at Nevada (3-1), 9:30 p.m.

Utah (3-1) at UCLA (4-0), 9:30 p.m.

California (3-1) at Washington St. (2-3), 9:30 p.m.

here’s nothing better than flipping on the TV on a Saturday and seeing two college football teams going back and forth, trading leads as the excitement mounts in a stadium of 100,000 people.

Well, I guess there’s something a little better: when the defenses of those teams actually make a play or two.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I like offense as much as the next guy … and maybe even a little more than him.

In fact, one of my favorite games from the past few years is West Virginia’s 70-63 win over Baylor, which went down in Morgantown 2 years ago this past Monday. Two defensively challenged Big 12 teams duking it out in front of a raucous crowd, each one countering what seemed to be several knockout punches before the Mountaineers prevailed.

As good as that game was, it would’ve been even better if either defense could have gotten into the act of deciding the game, either by forcing a turnover or getting a big third- or fourth-down stop.

Looking back, I think that game was so appealing because it seems like it used to happen only every once in a while.

Now, it feels like it’s becoming the norm … and I’m not as keen about it, to tell you the truth.

Like everything else, football is cyclical.

Offenses dominate defenses for a while, then

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defenses catch up and slow the offenses down … at which point, the offenses adjust and start to pull away again.

I guess we’re just in an offensive cycle right now.

Every week, more and more teams seem to be passing the 40-, 50-, even 60-point marks – and some of them aren’t even winning.

Gone are the days when a team would put up 60 points only every so often, usually on a weakling from a smaller conference in the early stages of a season. Now, teams are scoring that much against teams within their own conference, in games that, on paper, look like they might be good matchups.

So what can defensive coordinators do – besides tear out their hair and throw out their game plans – to cope?

I don’t know that I have the answer for them, except to tell them not to panic. Their time will come around again … and then maybe I’ll write a column lamenting about where all the high-scoring games have gone.

But we might have to wait awhile for that one.

TY’S GAMES TO WATCH No. 6 Texas A&M at No. 12 Mississippi State When: 11 a.m. Saturday Line: Miss. St. by 2½ Where: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Miss. TV: ESPN What’s up: The Aggies survived a scare from Arkansas last week. The Bulldogs knocked off LSU in their last SEC game. Both are looking to keep riding their wave of momentum.

My pick: Texas A&M 27-24

No. 14 Stanford at No. 9 Notre Dame When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Line: Stanford by 3 Where: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Ind. TV: NBC What’s up: It’s the first real test for the Fighting Irish, who will have to match the Cardinal’s physicality if they are to remain undefeated.

My pick: Notre Dame 21-20

No. 3 Alabama at No. 10 Mississippi When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Line: Alabama by 6 Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss. TV: CBS What’s up: The Rebels have been playing well, but the Crimson Tide have been playing better. Alabama’s been in big games before; it’s been a while for Ole Miss.

My pick: Alabama 34-20

No. 4 Oklahoma at No. 25 TCU When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Line: Oklahoma by 5 Where: Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas TV: Fox What’s up: The Sooners seem to stub their toe every season, and this could be a prime time for that. But I don’t know if TCU has the horses – horned frogs? – to stick with them for four quarters.

My pick: Oklahoma 38-24

No. 15 LSU at No. 5 Auburn When: 6 p.m. Saturday Line: Auburn by 8 Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Ala. TV: ESPN What’s up: The Bayou Bengals are still licking their wounds from a rare home loss at night to Mississippi State 2 weeks ago. It would hurt a lot less if they can upset Auburn, which is looking for some revenge for its only regular-season loss last year.

My pick: Auburn 24-17

Arizona State at No. 16 USC When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Line: USC by 12 Where: L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles TV: Fox What’s up: The Sun Devils acquitted themselves well against high-powered UCLA, but some crucial mistakes cost them dearly. This one should be another tight one, but I think the Trojans will get the better of ASU’s backup QB. My pick: USC 41-31

No. 19 Nebraska at No. 10 Michigan State When: 7 p.m. Saturday Line: Michigan St. by 7 Where: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Mich. TV: ABC What’s up: The Spartans have gotten some of their swagger back after that Week 2 loss in Oregon. The Cornhuskers are still looking for that signature win to propel them back into the conference-title picture.

My pick: Michigan St. 31-27

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Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Freshly Squeezed by Ed Stein Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

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

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

Soup To Nutz by Rick Stromoski

Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

They bid well; you defend better

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Anita Roddick was an English businesswoman best known for being the founder of The Body Shop, which was one of the first to ban testing on animals. She said, “If you do things well, do them better. Be daring, be first, be different, be just.”

In most pursuits, if your opponent plays well, you must play better to succeed. That applies in this deal, where North and South bid well, but East could defeat their contract with excellent defense.

What should East do when his partner leads the diamond king against four hearts?

North’s four-diamond jump cue-bid was a splinter.

It showed four-card heart support, the values for (at least) game and at most

a singleton diamond. East took the opportunity to show his diamond support with a double. South, of course, had no thoughts of a slam and signed off in four hearts.

(A pass by South here would have been mildly encouraging, expressing some slam interest, but a hand not strong enough to drive the auction above game.)

West leads the diamond king.

East sees that there is no defensive club trick available.

If his side has a trump trick, it isn’t running away. But if there is no trump winner, the defenders will have to take three spade tricks immediately.

This should make it clear to East that he should overtake the diamond king with his ace and shift to a spade – but to which one?

From J-x-x(-x) or Q-x-x(x), lead low if you need two tricks; but lead high if you need three.

East must lead the spade jack at trick two. © 2014 UFS

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MLB PLAYOFFS

NLDS | CARDINALS 10, DODGERS 9

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NLDS | GIANTS 3, NATIONALS 2

Peavy on target for Giants Former White Sox leads team past Strasburg

BY HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer

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The Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter watches his a three-run double as Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw crouches on the mound in the seventh inning of Friday’s game in Los Angeles. The Cardinals won 10-9.

Got his number Cardinals blast Kershaw for second time in postseason

BY BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES – Matt Carpenter hit a go-ahead, three-run double off a wilting Clayton Kershaw in an eight-run seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 10-9 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a fiery NL Division Series opener Friday.

It was 92 degrees at

gametime, and things quickly got more heated during a surprising slugfest. St. Louis overcame a five-run deficit against Kershaw and held on when Trevor Rosenthal blew an 100 mph fastball past Yasiel Puig with a runner on third to end a back-and-forth game that lasted nearly 4 hours.

In a matchup of

20-games winners, Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright hit Puig with a pitch leading off the third, triggering a bench-clearing scrum.

There was shoving and shouting, but no punches were thrown.

Wainwright succumbed first on the mound, allowing six runs and 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings. But Kershaw failed once again in the postseason.

WASHINGTON – Put Jake Peavy on the San Francisco Giants, and he suddenly turns into quite a postseason performer.

Same for a couple of rookies, Hunter Strickland and Joe Panik.

Seems that October aura manager Bruce Bochy has cultivated with the Giants rubs off on anyone joining the club.

The intense Peavy took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, Strickland and the rest of San Francisco’s rested bullpen barely protected a lead, and the wildcard Giants won their league-record ninth consecutive postseason game by beating Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday in an NL Division Series opener.

“Nobody is scared of the moment,” said Peavy, who won the 2007 NL Cy Young Award with San Diego and last year’s World Series with Boston, but was 0-3 with a 9.27 ERA in five previous starts beyond the regular season. “We understand that we might not be, man for man, the favorites.”

Perhaps they should be.

Peavy, the 33-year-old right-hander with the tattoo sleeve on his left arm, finally earned his first postseason win,

AP

The Giants’ Joe Panik slides into third base Friday on a triple as the Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon waits on the ball during Game 1 of the NL Division Series at Nationals Park in Washington.

The Giants defeated the Nationals 3-2. allowing only two hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings, and getting plenty of help.

Strickland spent much of the season at HighA and Double-A in the minors, and has all of seven major league innings on his resume, but struck out Ian Desmond swinging at a 100 mph fastball with the bases loaded in the sixth after Peavy left, cussing up a storm.

Panik provided a nice defensive play at second base to end the seventh and contributed one of San Francisco’s three RBI singles.

No swinging from the heels for this bunch. No costly misplays in the

field, either, such as the passed ball by Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos that led to an unearned run. That was one of a couple examples of jumpy play by a Washington team that won its division, and led the NL with 96 wins but has never won a postseason series.

Under Bochy, the Giants won the World Series in 2010 and 2012. They have not lost a postseason game since trailing 3-1 against St. Louis in the NLCS 2 years ago.

When the lights are brightest, the stage biggest, the stakes highest, San Francisco comes through.

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Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks off the field Friday after being relieved in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the AL Division Series against the Orioles in Baltimore. The Tigers’ bullpen blew the lead, as the Orioles won 7-6.

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Detroit gives game away in late innings in Baltimore

BY DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer

BALTIMORE – Down by three runs in the eighth inning, the Baltimore Orioles had every reason to believe they could rally against the Tigers.

Not only because the Orioles are capable of scoring in bunches, but more importantly, they were going up against Detroit’s leaky bullpen.

Delmon Young drove in three runs with a pinchhit double, and Baltimore used a four-run eighth to pull out a 7-6 victory Friday for a 2-0 lead in the best-offive AL Division Series.

Baltimore will try for a sweep in Game 3 Sunday at Detroit, when Miguel Gonzalez starts against the Tigers’ third straight Cy Young winner, David Price.

“It’s huge going into Detroit up 2-0,” said J.J. Hardy, who scored the goahead run with a sweeping slide. “We’ve got to go over there and do our job.”

A day after the Orioles battered Detroit relievers during an eight-run

eighth that produced a 12-3 win, they pushed the Tigers to the brink of elimination with an uprising against the beleaguered duo of Joba Chamberlain and Joakim Soria – the primary victims on Thursday night.

It was 6-3 with one out in the eighth when Chamberlain hit Adam Jones with a pitch and gave up a single to Nelson Cruz.

Steve Pearce singled in a run, and the towelwaving, orange-clad fans among the sellout crowd of 48,058 sensed another comeback win by a team that won 10 games during the regular season during its final at-bat.

Soria entered and walked Hardy to load the bases for Young, who lined the first pitch into the left-field corner.

“We did it yesterday, we’ve been doing it all year against teams in our own division,” Young said. “So any time we have an opportunity and get guys on, we think we can win.”

Young went 10 for 20 as a pinch-hitter during the

regular season. He also was the AL championship series MVP in 2012 – for the Tigers – when they swept the Yankees.

“It’s very hard to sit around and not know where the consistent atbats are coming,” Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. “He has done the things that you need to do to give yourself a chance to be successful.”

In the top of the eighth, baserunning was a key point. Miguel Cabrera was thrown out at the plate when he tried to score right behind Torii Hunter on Victor Martinez’s double with no outs.

“I was watching the play develop and hoping they both would make it,” Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said.

Zach Britton got three straight outs for the save.

Soria wound up with the loss, but Chamberlain took the blame.

“This one is on me.

There’s no getting around it,” he said. “Obviously, if I don’t put us in that situation, then we’re having a different conversation.”

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FRIDAY’S SCOREBOARD Auto racing Hollywood Casino 400 After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Kansas Speedway Kansas City, Kan. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 197.621 mph.

2. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 196.307.

3. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 196.15.

4. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 196.05.

5. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 196.05.

6. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 196.021.

7. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 195.972.

8. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 195.702.

9. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 195.518.

10. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 195.362.

11. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 194.974.

12. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 194.721.

13. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 195.27.

14. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 195.164.

15. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 195.08.

16. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 195.059.

17. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 195.016 18. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 194.918.

19. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 194.868.

20. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 194.833.

21. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 194.679.

22. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 194.609.

23. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 194.259.

24. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 194.021.

25. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 193.736.

26. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 193.653.

27. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 193.611.

28. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 192.678.

29. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 192.096 30. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 191.993.

31. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 191.198.

32. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 191.123 33. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 190.988.

34. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 190.84.

35. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 190.799.

36. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 190.725.

37. (34) David Ragan, Ford, Owner Points.

38. (83) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, Owner Points.

39. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, Owner Points.

40. (33) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, Owner Points 41. (37) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, Owner Points.

42. (32) Joey Gase, Ford, Owner Points.

43. (66) Mike Wallace, Toyota, Owner Points.

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East L T 2 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 South W L T 3 1 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 0 4 0 North W L T 3 0 0 3 1 0 2 2 0 1 2 0 West W L T 3 1 0 2 1 0 2 2 0 0 4 0

W Buffalo 2 Miami 2 New England 2 N.Y. Jets 1

Pct .500 .500 .500 .250

PF 79 96 80 79

PA 75 97 90 96

Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

Pct .750 .500 .250 .000

PF 87 136 60 58

PA 67 95 110 152

Pct 1.000 .750 .500 .333

PF 80 103 97 74

PA 33 60 99 77

Pct .750 .667 .500 .000

PF 102 75 102 51

PA 63 67 79 103

Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland San Diego Denver Kansas City Oakland

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 South W L T Atlanta 2 2 0 Carolina 2 2 0 New Orleans 1 3 0 Tampa Bay 1 3 0 North W L T Detroit 3 1 0 Green Bay 3 2 0 Chicago 2 2 0 Minnesota 2 3 0 West W L T Arizona 3 0 0 Seattle 2 1 0 San Francisco 2 2 0 St. Louis 1 2 0 Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington

W 3 3 2 1

Pct .750 .750 .500 .250

PF 122 115 103 95

PA 104 86 91 109

Pct .500 .500 .250 .250

PF 131 73 95 72

PA 113 96 110 119

Pct .750 .600 .500 .400

PF 85 134 92 101

PA 62 106 100 126

Pct 1.000 .667 .500 .333

PF 66 83 88 56

PA 45 66 89 85

Sunday’s games Cleveland at Tennessee, noon Tampa Bay at New Orleans, noon Houston at Dallas, noon Chicago at Carolina, noon St. Louis at Philadelphia, noon Atlanta at N.Y. Giants, noon Buffalo at Detroit, noon Baltimore at Indianapolis, noon Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, noon Arizona at Denver, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at New England, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Miami, Oakland Monday’s game Seattle at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

Line FAVORITE at Carolina at Tennessee at Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants at New Orleans at Dallas at Detroit at Indianapolis Pittsburgh at Denver at San Francisco at San Diego Cincinnati

Sunday LINE O/U 2½ 45½ 2 44½ 7 47½ 4 50½ 10 48 6 46½ 7 44 3½ 48½ 6 47 7½ 48½ 6 44 6½ 43½ 1 46

Seattle

Monday 7 45½ at Washington

DOG Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Atlanta Tampa Bay Houston Buffalo Baltimore at Jacksonville Arizona Kansas City N.Y. Jets at N. England

College football Big Ten EAST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Maryland 1 0 1.000 4 1 .800 Penn St. 1 1 .500 4 1 .800 Michigan St. 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Ohio St. 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Rutgers 0 1 .000 4 1 .800 Indiana 0 1 .000 2 2 .500 Michigan 0 1 .000 2 3 .400 WEST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Nebraska 1 0 1.000 5 0 1.000 Iowa 1 0 1.000 4 1 .800 Minnesota 1 0 1.000 4 1 .800 Northwestern 1 0 1.000 2 2 .500 Wisconsin 0 0 .000 3 1 .750 Illinois 0 1 .000 3 2 .600 Purdue 0 1 .000 2 3 .400 Saturday’s games Ohio St. at Maryland, 11 a.m. (ABC) Purdue at Illinois, 11 a.m. (ESPN2) N. Texas at Indiana, 1:30 p.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Northwestern, 2:30 p.m.

(ESPN2) Michigan at Rutgers, 6 p.m. (BTN) Nebraska at Michigan St., 7 p.m. (ABC)

Top 25 schedule Thursday’s result Arizona 31, No. 2 Oregon 24 Friday’s result No. 18 BYU vs. Utah State, late Saturday’s games No. 1 Florida St. vs. Wake Forest, 2:30 p.m.

No. 3 Alabama at No. 10 Ole Miss, 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 St., 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 St. vs. No. 19 Nebraska, 7 p.m.

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

No. 16 USC vs. Arizona St., 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 St., 11 a.m.

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

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

MLB playoffs WILD CARD

Tuesday: Kansas City 9, Oakland 8, 12 inn.

Wednesday: San Francisco 8, Pittsburgh 0

DIVISION SERIES

(Best-of-5; x-if necessary) American League (All AL games televised by TBS) Baltimore 2, Detroit 0 Thursday: Baltimore 12, Detroit 3 Friday: Baltimore 7, Detroit 6 Sunday: Baltimore at Detroit (Price 15-12), 2:45 p.m. x-Monday, Oct. 6: Baltimore at Detroit (Porcello 15-13), TBD x-Wednesday, Oct. 8: Detroit at Baltimore, TBD Kansas City 1, Los Angeles 0 Thursday: Kansas City 3, Los Angeles 2, 11 inn.

Friday: Kansas City at Los Angeles, late Sunday: Los Angeles at Kansas City, 6:37 p.m. x-Monday, Oct. 6: Los Angeles at Kansas City, TBD x-Wednesday, Oct. 8: Kansas City at Los Angeles, TBD National League Washington vs. San Francisco Friday: San Francisco at Washington (FS1), 2:07 p.m.

Saturday: San Francisco 3, Washington 2 Monday, Oct. 6: Washington at San Francisco (FS1 or MLB), TBD x-Tuesday, Oct. 7: Washington at San Francisco (FS1), TBD x-Thursday, Oct. 9: San Francisco at Washington (FS1), TBD Los Angeles vs. St. Louis Friday: St. Louis 10, Los Angeles 9 Saturday: St. Louis at Los Angeles (MLBN), 8:37 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 6: Los Angeles at St. Louis (FS1 or MLB), TBD x-Tuesday, Oct. 7: Los Angeles at St. Louis (FS1), TBD x-Thursday Oct. 9: St. Louis at Los Angeles (FS1), TBD Friday’s box scores

ORIOLES 7, TIGERS 6 Detroit ab 4 3 4 4 4 4 0 3 1 4 2 1 1 35

r h bi 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 610 6

Baltimore ab Markks rf 4 De Aza lf 4 A.Jones cf 3 N.Cruz dh 4 Pearce 1b 4 JHardy ss 3 Flahrty 3b 3 DYong ph 1 Hundly c 0 CJosph c 3 KJhn ph-3b 1 Schoop 2b 3

r h bi Kinsler 2b 1 1 2 TrHntr rf 0 1 0 MiCarr 1b 2 1 0 VMrtnz dh 1 2 0 JMrtnz lf 1 1 1 Cstllns 3b 1 1 1 D.Kelly 3b 0 0 0 Avila c 0 1 3 HPerez ph 0 0 0 AnRmn ss 0 0 0 RDavis cf 0 0 0 Carrer pr-cf 1 1 0 Suarez ph Totals Totals 33 7 9 7 Detroit 000 500 010 — 6 Baltimore 002 100 04x — 7 DP–Baltimore 1. LOB–Detroit 3, Baltimore 5. 2B–Mi.Cabrera (1), V.Martinez (1), D.Young (1). HR–J.Martinez (2), Castellanos (1), Markakis (1). SB–Carrera (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Verlander 5 6 3 3 1 4 An.Sanchez H,1 2 0 0 0 0 2 Chamberlain H,1 1/3 2 3 3 0 0 Soria L,0-1 BS,1-1 2/3 1 1 1 1 0 Baltimore W.Chen 3 2/3 7 5 5 0 3 Gausman 3 2/3 3 1 1 1 5 Brach W,1-0 2/3 0 0 0 0 0 Z.Britton S,1-1 1 0 0 0 0 1

Verlander pitched to 1 batter in the 6th.

HBP–by Chamberlain (A.Jones).

T–3:41. A–48,058 (45,971).

GIANTS 3, NATIONALS 2 San Francisco Washington ab r h bi ab r h bi GBlanc cf 4 0 1 0 Span cf 4 0 0 0 Panik 2b 5 1 2 1 Rendon 3b 4 0 1 0 Posey c 4 0 1 1 Werth rf 2 0 0 0 Sandovl 3b 5 0 1 0 LaRoch 1b 3 0 1 0 SCasill p 0 0 0 0 Dsmnd ss 4 0 0 0 Pence rf 4 1 1 0 Harper lf 4 1 2 1 Belt 1b 4 0 2 1 WRams c 3 0 0 0 BCrwfr ss 4 0 3 0 ACarer 2b 4 1 1 1 Ishikaw lf 3 1 1 0 Strasrg p 1 0 0 0 MDuffy ph 1 0 0 0 Blevins p 0 0 0 0 Romo p 0 0 0 0 Schrhlt ph 1 0 1 0 Arias 3b 0 0 0 0 Stmmn p 0 0 0 0 Peavy p 2 0 0 0 Zmrmn ph 1 0 0 0 J.Lopez p 0 0 0 0 Thrntn p 0 0 0 0 Strckln p 0 0 0 0 Clipprd p 0 0 0 0 Affeldt p 0 0 0 0 Espinos ph 1 0 0 0 J.Perez ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 37 312 3 Totals 32 2 6 2 San Francisco 001 100 100 — 3 Washington 000 000 200 — 2 DP–San Francisco 1, Washington 2. LOB– San Francisco 10, Washington 7. 2B–B. Crawford (1), Schierholtz (1). 3B–Panik (1).

HR–Harper (1), A.Cabrera (1). SB–G.Blanco (1), Pence (1). CS–Posey (1). S–Peavy.

IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco Peavy W,1-0 5 2/3 2 0 0 3 3 J.Lopez 0 0 0 0 1 0 Strickland H,1 1 2 2 2 0 2 Affeldt H,1 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Romo H,1 1 2 0 0 0 1 S.Casilla S,1-1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Washington Strasburg L,0-1 5 8 2 1 1 2 Blevins 1 0 0 0 0 1 Stammen 1 2 1 1 0 1 Thornton 1 1 0 0 0 0 Clippard 1 1 0 0 0 0 Strasburg pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

J.Lopez pitched to 1 batter in the 6th.

HBP–by Strasburg (Posey). PB–W.Ramos.

Umpires–Home, Laz Diaz; First, Vic Carapazza; Second, Tom Hallion; Third, Hunter Wendelstedt

CARDINALS 10, DODGERS 9 St. Louis

Los Angeles ab r h bi ab r h bi MCrpnt 3b 5 2 2 4 DGordn 2b 5 0 0 1 Grichk rf 4 2 1 1 Puig cf 4 3 2 1 Hollidy lf 4 2 2 3 AdGnzl 1b 4 1 1 2 JhPerlt ss 4 1 1 0 Kemp rf 5 0 3 1 YMolin c 4 1 1 0 HRmrz ss 5 1 2 1 MAdms 1b 4 1 1 1 Crwfrd lf 4 1 2 1 Kozma 2b 4 0 0 0 P.Baez p 0 0 0 0 Neshek p 0 0 0 0 Elbert p 0 0 0 0 Rosnthl p 0 0 0 0 JuTrnr ph 1 0 0 0 Jay cf 4 1 2 1 Howell p 0 0 0 0 Wnwrg p 1 0 0 0 League p 0 0 0 0 SFrmn p 0 0 0 0 Uribe 3b 5 0 1 0 Maness p 0 0 0 0 A.Ellis c 5 3 4 2 Bourjos ph 1 0 0 0 Kershw p 0 0 0 0 Gonzals p 0 0 0 0 Ethier lf 2 0 1 0 Tavers ph 1 0 0 0 CMrtnz p 0 0 0 0 Choate p 0 0 0 0 Descals 2b 0 0 0 0 Totals 36101010 Totals 40 9 16 9 St. Louis 100 001 800 —10 Los Angeles 002 220 021 — 9 DP–St. Louis 1. LOB–St. Louis 1, Los Angeles 11. 2B–M.Carpenter (1), C.Crawford (1), Ethier (1). HR–M.Carpenter (1), Grichuk (1), Holliday (1), Ad.Gonzalez (1), A.Ellis (1). SB–H.Ramirez (1). S–Descalso, Kershaw 2.

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Wainwright 4 1/3 11 6 6 1 5 S.Freeman 0 0 0 0 2 0 Maness 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Gonzales W,1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 C.Martinez 11/3 0 1 1 1 1 Choate 0 1 1 1 0 0 Neshek H,1 2/3 1 0 0 0 0 Rosenthal S,1-1 1 2 1 1 0 2

Los Angeles Kershaw L,0-1 6 2/3 8 8 8 0 10 P.Baez 2/3 1 2 2 1 0 Elbert 2/3 0 0 0 0 2 Howell 2/3 1 0 0 0 0 League 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 S.Freeman pitched to 2 batters in the 5th.

Choate pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

HBP–by Wainwright (Puig). WP–Wainwright.

Umpires–Home, Jerry Meals; First, Rob Drake; Second, Dale Scott; Third, Eric Cooper; Right, Alan Porter; Left, Jerry Layne.

T–3:57. A–54,265 (56,000).

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reassigned OF Quintin Berry, 2B Alexi Casilla, C Steve Clevenger, 1B Christian Walker, RHPs Evan Meek and Ryan Webb and LHPs Brian Matusz, Joe Saunders and T.J. McFarland to the minor leagues.

BOSTON RED SOX — Announced hitting coach Greg Colbrunn has chosen not to return to the position next season.

DETROIT TIGERS — Reassigned C James McCann; OFs Steven Moya and Tyler Collins; RHPs Jim Johnson, Buck Farmer and Evan Reed; and LHPs Blaine Hardy, Kyle Ryan, Pat McCoy and Robbie Ray to the minor leagues.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Reassigned OF Raul Ibanez and 2B Jayson Nix to the minor leagues. Reinstated LHPs Tim Collins and Jason Vargas.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Reassigned LHPs Wade LeBlanc, Joe Thatcher and Michael Roth; RHPs Yoslan Herrera, Jairo Diaz, Drew Rucinski and Cam Bedrosian; OFs Brennan Boesch, Tony Campana and Grant Green; C John Buck; SS Shawn O’Malley; and 3B Luis Jimenez and John McDonald to the minor leagues.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Reinstated RHPs Michael Ynoa, Sonny Gray, Fernando Rodriguez, Jeff Samardzija, Evan Scribner, Arnold Leon, Josh Lindblom, Raul Alcantara and Jesse Chavez; Cs Bryan Anderson and John Jaso; LHPs Eric O’Flaherty and Scott Kazmir; OF Craig Gentry; and 1B Shane Peterson.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Assigned INF Munenori Kawasaki, 1B Dan Johnson and C George Kottaras outright to Buffalo (IL).

Announced Johnson and Kottaras refused assignment and elected free agency.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Announced the contract of assistant general manager Billy Ryan will not be renewed.

ATLANTA BRAVES — Announced manager Fredi Gonzalez will return next season.

Named Bo Porter third base coach.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Reassigned LHPs Daniel Coulombe and Paco Rodriguez, 2B Alex Guerrero and Darwin Barney, OFs Joc Pederson and Roger Bernadina, C Tim Federowicz, SS Erisbel Arruebarrena and RHPs Kevin Correia, Yimi Garcia, Chris Perez and Roberto Hernandez to the minor leagues.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Assigned C Matt Pagnozzi outright to extended spring training.

Reinstated SS Jeff Bianchi from the 60-day DL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Reinstated RHPs John Axford, Chaz Roe, Jeanmar Gomez, Angel Sanchez, Gerrit Cole, Stolmy Pimentel, Brandon Cumpton and Casey Sadler; LHPs Francisco Liriano and Joely Rodriguez; 3B Pedro Alvarez; 2B Chad d’Arnaud; OF Jaff Decker; SS Alen Hanson; and C Ramon Cabrera.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Reassigned RHPs Justin Masterson, Sam Tuivailala and Jason Motte; LHPs Tyler Lyons, Nick Greenwood and Kevin Siegrist; 2B Greg Garcia and Mark Ellis; OF Tommy Pham; 1B Xavier Scruggs; and C A.J. Pierzynski to the minor leagues.

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Rivera makes statement to team STARS

mon Bushrod suffered a knee injury in practice this week and is out for Sunday. The The Panthers started injury comes just as off 2-0, but then lost center Roberto Garza 37-19 in Week 3 to the and left guard Matt Steelers, and 38-10 to Slauson appeared the Ravens last week. close to returning to Carolina’s defense has action. Both have been allowed 454 yards in sidelined by ankle injueach of the last two ries since the season games. opener.

Rivera said he made Michael Ola should the statements in front move to left tackle of the team as a way of with Bushrod’s injury. letting Newton and Kue- The good news for Ola chly know he believed in is the Panthers could them. be without their top “It wasn’t anything two pass rushers. Greg that somebody took Hardy is on a paid leave derogatory or felt as if of absence to focus on they were played or felt his domestic violence that it wasn’t handled appeal, while Charles the right way,” Newton Johnson’s status is said. “Coach did a great unclear because of a job of pointing out not lingering hamstring only players, but plays injury. that were unacceptAnother Panthers able.” defensive end, Frank Said Kuechly: “I would Alexander, was susagree with what he said. pended this week We need to play a little for an additional 10 better.” games for violating Like the Panthers, the league’s substance the Bears (2-2) are abuse policy again. reeling. Chicago Forte could be key: allowed Aaron RodgMatt Forte should have ers to throw for 302 a chance to put up good yards and four touch- numbers against the downs in a 38-17 loss Panthers, who have to the Packers. been gashed in the run“The good thing is ning game the last 2 both teams are coming weeks. The Bears ran off tough losses, so it’s for 235 yards against the really a get-back week Packers. for both of us,” Bears “We got it going linebacker Lance Briggs last week, the two said. “It’s not a week weeks prior to that we where we’re looking struggled a little bit,” at a less-threatening Cutler said. “We just team.” need to, like everything Here are some things else, stay consistent to watch in the Bearswith that and keep Panthers game: Matt [Forte] going, he Defending Cutler: is a pivotal part of our Bears left tackle Jeroffense.”

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Small store, big glam at new boutique Girlfriends offers variety of handmade jewelry, accessories

BY CINDY PRATT Special to SV Weekend

PROPHETSTOWN – Holly Boricich needed a store from which to sell the jewelry she makes.

Her friend, Cyndee Wildemuth, had a store with nothing in it.

Girlfriends boutique was born.

Boricich handles most of the day-to-day business of running the store, while Wildemuth keeps an eye out for new products and lends a hand when needed.

Girlfriends might be small, but it’s full of everything a girl could need or want.

The shop, at 338 Washington St., offers a large variety of jewelry, most of it made by Boricich, and a small selection of clothing, handbags, scarves, creams, lotions, soaps, potpourri and more.

The inventory changes continually to reflect what customers want, and the clothing is mostly American made and bought in small lots to allow for more variety.

The creams, soaps and

Holly Boricich makes jewelry to be sold at Girlfriends, a new boutique at 338 Washington St. in Prophetstown.

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

lotions are made by Midnight Perfumery in Moline, which uses organic ingredients whenever possible and no petroleum.

Boricich also repairs jewelry and holds classes in jewelry making. The workroom also is available to rent for anyone who wants to hold a crafting class or a meeting.

Girlfriends is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Call 815-989-6019 or find it in Facebook for more information.

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Financial straight talk.

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Willy’s trucking lunch to east side

Avoid myth of asset allocation Dear Dave, Can you explain the “asset allocation” theory when it comes to investing?

– Matthew

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Jerry Rodriquez dishes up a steak taco in the new Willy’s food truck parked at Northland Mall. The truck will be open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through at least early November.

Mobile eatery will be open Wednesdays in Northland Mall lot

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

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illy’s Restaurant has decided to take its food on the road.

Each Wednesday until at least early November, Willy’s will have a food truck stationed at Northland Mall. The food truck is seasonal, meaning it will be set up until the weather turns cold.

The food truck started serving customers at mall on Wednesday.

Willy’s goes mobile Willy’s food truck will be open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through at least early November at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway.

Call 815-335-1860 to place an order or for more information.

“We wanted to be closer to downtown, and we wanted to serve the east end of town,” said Jerry Rodriguez, 35, who owns the food truck.

Willy’s Restaurant, 3210 W. Lincolnway, is closed on Wednesday, which is why the truck is open that day.

“Ever since my parents purchased Willy’s, it’s always been closed on Wednesday,” Rodriguez said. “We have just decided to keep the same hours.”

Willy’s Restaurant, on Sterling’s far west side, has been in business 27 years.

In 1987, Willy and his wife

Maria – Jerry Rodriguez’s parents – opened the restaurant in a building that had once housed Jenny’s, a Mexican grocery store.

Rodriguez said the main goal is to give people another lunchtime option.

“It’s a drive to get to Willy’s, especially during lunchtime,” he said. “If we are on this side of town, you don’t have to drive to the other side of town to get our food.”

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Dear Matthew, The asset allocation theory is one touted by lots of people in the financial community. It’s also a theory with which I disagree.

In short, the asset allocation theory means that you invest aggressively while you’re young. Then as you get older, you move toward less aggressive funds. If you follow this theory to the letter, you’re left pretty much with money markets and bonds by the time you’re 65.

The reason I don’t believe in this theory is simple: It doesn’t work. If you live to 65 and are in good health, there’s a high statistical likelihood that you’ll make it to 95. The average age of death for males in this country is now 76, but that includes infant mortality and teenage deaths. So, a healthy 65-yearold man in America can look at having another quarter-century on Earth. If you move your money to bonds and money markets at 65, inflation is going to kick your tail. Your money will grow slower than it will devalue, and you’ll have little purchasing power. That’s the problem with the asset allocation methodology.

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CGH Medical Center Introduces Sharath Reniguntala, MD We are pleased to announce that Sharath Reniguntala has joined CGH Medical Center.

Dr. Reniguntala specializes in Family Medicine and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Reniguntala received his MD from Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India and his BS from International Center for Health Sciences in Manipal, India. He completed his residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota and his observership at John Stroger Hospital in Chicago, IL. Dr. Reniguntala is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Dr. Reniguntala’s office is located at CGH Main Clinic, 101 E. Miller Road in Sterling.

To schedule an appointment, please call (815) 625-4790.

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NORTHWEST ILLINOIS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER GRANT

Students in the second, fourth, and fifth grades at St. Andrew Catholic Grade School in Rock Falls display exercise equipment. The items were purchased with a grant from the Northwest Illinois Area Health Education Center for a photo essay contest, after the students took part in an obesity prevention program from Whiteside County Health Department. WCHD staff presented a 16-week nutrition and physical education curriculum at the school. The center also gave funds for healthy snacks and prize incentives. Photo submitted by Kim Good.

Entries wanted for contest SPRINGFIELD – Students in the fourth through 12th grades can enter the next Letters About Literature contest.

This national competition is through the Illinois Center for the Book.

Participants read a book of their choice and write to the author on how the it changed their lives or views of the world.

Students can enter on their own or through par-

Scott and Peggy Whitney will portray Ulysses S. and Julia Dent Grant during the Oct. 12 Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society at the Ryberg Auditorium in Sterling. Photo submitted by William Abate.

Couple to bring Grants ‘to life’ STERLING – A program on President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant, will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

The husband and wife

team of Scott and Peggy Whitney of Winnebago will portray the Grants.

Scott is a retired math and science teacher, and Peggy is an elementary school teacher. They have been historical interpreters since 2000.

The program is part of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s meeting.

It is open to the public; there is no charge.

For more information, call Terry Buckaloo at 815-622-6215.

The school bell that called students to class, where Ruby Nash once taught school for 50 years, will be on parade at 1 p.m. Sunday in downtown Oregon.

The 1800s’ bell will be part of a float displaying a classroom from 100 years ago.

Photo submitted by Ron Colson.

Bell to be part of Oregon parade OREGON – A school bell from the 1800s will leave its museum home to become part of the Ogle County Historical Society’s float during Autumn on Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, downtown.

This Harvest Time Parade entry is housed at the Ruby Nash Home & Museum.

Nash taught grade school from 1891 to 1941 in the building where the bell was used.

Dotti Bowers of Oregon will portray Nash on the float, accompanied by students from 100 years ago, seated at antique desks from the Chana School

Museum. They are Andrew Barnhart and Kendra Ehrler of Oregon and Garrett and Jakob Moser of Mount Morris.

The float will be pulled by an antique John Deere tractor owned by Steve and Kathy Groenhagen of Oregon.

The bidder with the matching number wins.

There also will be a 50/50 drawing benefiting LCCA. Vendors also will sell merchandise.

For more information, call the council at 815-2889236.

Benefit to promote women’s health

ticipating schools, libraries, and organizations.

The contest is divided into levels: fourth-sixth grade, Level I; seventh and eighth grade, Level II; and ninth through 12th grade, Level III. One state winner per level will receive $200.

Teachers of the winning students will receive $100 to be used for materials for their school library.

State winners’ letters will be forwarded for

national judging.

The deadlines to enter are Dec. 15 for Level III, and Jan. 15 for Levels I and II. Visit illinoiscenterfor thebook.org for entry forms and more information, or contact Bonnie Matheis at bmatheis@ ilsos.net or 217-558-2065.

The winners will be announced in April, and will be honored at an awards ceremony in Springfield.

to 90 minutes to complete. The screenings are designed to identify potential cardiovascular conditions, such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs.

Bone density also will be tested.

Packages start at $149. The sponsor of the screening is CGH Medical Center.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit lifelinescreening.com or call 877-237-1287.

come to bring their own snacks and beverages.

Space is limited; call 815-732-2499 by noon Monday for reservations.

IN BRIEF Historians to walk through cemetery

WYANET – There will be a cemetery walk at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Forest Hill Cemetery on Main Street.

The Wyanet library board sponsors the free walk.

Highlights of the events are Sapp family members who provided money to support the Raymond A. Sapp Library in Wyanet; a Civil War veteran; and a former slave.

Participants will meet at the cannon, and are asked to wear practical shoes, and bring a flash- Film, conversation light. Parking is along topic of gathering the street. There is no parking in the cemetery.

OREGON – Serenity For more information, Hospice & Home Movie call the library at 815and Discussion Night 699-2342. will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Registration open hospice, 1658 S. state 2. for health checks Route The film “1 Message” will be shown. After the STERLING – Life Line movie, there will be a Screening will have stroke and osteoporosis discussion on how it relates to grief and healscreenings by appointing. The film is about a ment Oct. 17 at Sacred woman devastated by Heart Parish, 2224 breast cancer, who finds Avenue J. Five tests are available. hope from a message.

Together, they take 60 Participants are wel-

Halloween, grants topics of meeting MANLIUS – The Manlius Fire Department recently met for its September meeting at the fire hall.

Robert Reglin, president, conducted the meeting. Business discussed included that Dexter Hansen will drive the fire truck in a parade in Princeton, and an agreement had been made for a dry hydrant.

The village of Manlius made a monetary donation for this year’s Halloween party at the fire house. A costume contest and lunch are planned.

Aaron Roush reported a small equipment grant will be used for air bottles. Rob Allen, Samantha Neahring, and Roush won attendance awards.

The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the fire house. Marc Fordham is the lunch committee.

Deadline to submit copy is 2 weeks Sauk Valley Media welcomes community-event submissions.

The deadline to submit event information, including photos, for the SV Weekend Community pages is 2 weeks before the event.

Information may be submitted in writing by hand, mail, fax or email at the Dixon or Sterling offices.

Information on events that already have taken place will be published as soon as possible, in

the order in which it is received. Given the volume of such information, that could be 2 weeks or more after the event.

Photos will be published as space permits.

For information, call 800-798-4085, ext. 575.

IN BRIEF Quarter auction planned in Dixon DIXON – A Quarter Madness auction will be Wednesday at the Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the auction from 6:30 to 8:30 Soup, a breadstick and a cookie for $3 will be served from 5:30 to 7.

The event is a cross between an auction and a raffle.

Participants bid one to four quarters on goods donated from vendors.

When bidding is complete, a number will be drawn.

Craft, baked items available at sale STERLING – A craft sale and resident organization bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at Sterling Towers, 2403 E. 19th St. Seasonal items will be sold, and a 50/50 drawing and raffle are planned..

ROCK FALLS – A Delicious Designs event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at Days Inn, 2105 First Ave. This fundraiser for CGH Health Foundation’s Women’s Health Program will feature Jim Behrens of Behrens Blumen Stuff.

He will present a style show of floral designs. All of the designs can be purchased.

Tickets are $25, and include admission, dessert, and one drink. They can be purchased at the foundation office on the lower level of 15 W. Third

St., Sterling, or at Behrens, 1512 Prophetstown Road, Rock Falls, flowers4unow@ yahoo.com or 815-6255116.

Tickets also are available from Joan Hermes at Joan.

Hermes@cghmc.com or 815-625-0400, ext. 5672; Amanda Blaine at Amanda.

Blaine@cghmc.com or 815-625-0400, ext. 5575; Mary Jean Derreberry, mderre@cghme.com or 815-625-0400, ext. 2401; Mary Spitzer at Mary.

Spitzer@cghmc.com or 815-625-4790, ext. 3101 or 815-441-2208; and Pat McLeod at mcleod.07@ comcast.net or 815-6315345.

Euchre tournament players sought DIXON – A euchre tournament will be Oct. 19 at Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St. Players should sign in at 12:30 p.m., for a 1 p.m. start. The public is welcome.

The cost is $5 per person or 25 cents a set, with 100 percent payback.

For more information, call the center at 815-288-9236.

Fundraiser meal planned for shelter ROCK FALLS – Dog owners and their canine com-

panions can attend the first Pasta with Pups dinner Oct. 15 at Rock Falls Community Center, 601 W. 10th St. This is a fundraiser for Happy Tails Animal Society.

Food will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinner is a full pasta meal; dogs will receive treats from the doggie buffet.

A dog costume contest and other activities are planned.

The cost is $10 for adults, $7 for children 10 and younger, and $3 for dogs.

Tickets can be purchased at Happy Tails, 1408 McNeil Road, or Advanced Animal Health Center, 601 W. U.S. Route 30.

For more information, call the shelter at 815-626-2994.

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COLOMA PARK DISTRICT IN ROCK FALLS

Team 1 from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sterling got second place in the “B” Post Season Tournament of the Co-ed Church Softball League of Coloma Park District. Around the trophy are (kneeling, from left) Gavin Jensen, Hannah George, Austin Fox, Diana Vasquez, Loren Fox, Lynsey Prescott, and Joel Downie; and (standing) Josh Wahl, Gene Hellwig, Andrew Trobaugh, Tim Downie, and Chris O’Brien. Not pictured are Mary Kate Gasman, Matt Oswalt, Austin Kepler, Martha Toth, and Josh Chastain. Photos submitted by the district.

First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls earned third place in the “B” Post Season Tournament. On the field are (kneeling, from left) Tina Valdivia, Les Funderberg Jr., Emily Ohnen, and Kelly Sanders; and (standing) Gary Dekoekkoek, Ben Funderberg, Josh Hughes, Les Funderberg Sr., and Chad Kimmel.

Sacred Heart Team II received the fourth-place trophy in the “B” Post Season Tournament. On the diamond are (kneeling, from left) Dustin Dirks, Emily Dirks, Carie Ramirez, Kay Geiger, Jennifer Dickey, and Trent Burtlow; and (standing) Tim Geiger, Chuck White, Scott Shumard, Mike Geiger, Sam Ramirez, and Greg Nickrent. Not pictured is Tawney Ordean.

THE BEAUTY OF NATURE

A squirrel finds an unusual spot to rest Aug. 4 amid its preparations for winter.

Photo submitted by Loretta Shilling of Sterling.

A honey-colored full moon of June 12 was photographed by Patricia Puckett of Walnut as it lighted up the night sky.

As its young eagle tries its wings earlier this year, an anxious parent looks on near Pine Creek in Ogle County. Photo submitted by Ann Stover of Dixon.

Dandelions shine in the sunshine. Although the plant is an unwelcome visitor in some lawns, Patricia Puckett of Walnut makes use of it for wine and in salads.

Photo submitted by Puckett.

Wanted: Photos from you A scrapbook is a book with blank pages, and that’s what our Scrapbook page is without your pictures. We want to fill the page with images that capture lives in the Sauk Valley. They can be submitted by email to photos@saukvalley.com or can be taken to the Sterling and Dixon offices.

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ART ON THE SQUARE

ABOVE: Kitto, a Dixon artist, created this image of a dolphin during the The Next Picture Show’s Art on the Square. Artwork was painted Sept. 20 on the sidewalk at the Old Lee County Courthouse in Dixon. Photos submitted by Bonnie Kime.

LEFT: Philip Garnhart of Dixon added color to the sidewalk in the form of a vase with flowers. More than 60 artists of all ages participated in the event.

Past, present members mark club’s 50th year DIXON – Dixon Evening Lions Club members celebrated the group’s 50th anniversary June 7 at the Brandywine.

Wayne Madden of Auburn, Indiana, immediate past international president, was the guest speaker.

Cheryl Bushman received a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in honor of her late husband, Charles, who was a Lion for 32 years.

Robert Castle, 49-year-member, also received the Jones award for service to the club.

Laurin Williamson, the only active, remaining charter member, was honored with the Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellowship Award for 50 years of membership.

The club dates back to 1964, when it was sponsored by the Dixon Noon Lions.

Members built shelters along Page Drive and Memorial Pool, and a tennis court for Dixon High School. With the help of the Noon Lions, they also built shelters in Lowell Park and wheelchair accessible ramps.

Dixon Evening Lions Club members recognized their 50th anniversary June 7 at the Brandywine in Dixon. Wayne Madden (left), immediate past international president of the Lions, was the guest speaker. With him is Robert Castle, who received a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.

Started the Dixon Lioness Humanity, Dixon Men’s Gar- rides to children into Chicago den Club breakfasts, Fundrais- for corrective eye surgery, and Club and the Leo Club in 1979. ers in the Park, scholarships, opportunities to attend Camp Members received Lions of Camp Lions, and rebuilt Boll- Lions.

Illinois Foundation and Melvin man’s cabin, its annual picnic Contributed to Leader Dogs Jones Fellowship awards, and site, after it burned down. for the Blind in Rochester, attended District 1-D, state, and international conventions.

Provided scholarships, Michigan.

A Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellowship Award honored a 50-year Dixon Evening Lion. Laurin Williamson, the only remaining charter member still active in the club, received the honor. With him is his wife, Ruth. Photos submitted by Castle.

The club has been active throughout its 50 years.

Among its accomplishments are: Candy Day, rose sales, and sandbox fills fundraisers.

Help with Habitat for

YOUNG BUILDERS GET TOGETHER

The family ministry group, Keepers of the Faith, originally from Hawaii, will perform next week at Spring Valley Reformed Church in Fulton and Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling. Photo submitted by Penny VanKampen.

Christian quartet to play concerts Nathan Howard, 12, of Dixon, shaped a vehicle and building from the bricks from Legos at Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave. The library offers family programs from 2 to 4 p.m. every second Saturday. The Oct. 11 session will be “Let’s Build.” A variety of building toys will be available, and prizes will be awarded.

Photo submitted by Beth McCormick.

Keepers of the Faith, a family ministry group, will perform at 7 p.m. Monday at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton.

The group, which sings and preaches, also will

entertain at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd St., Sterling.

The four-man quartet formerly was known as The Taito Family. Donations will be accepted.

Visit keepersofthefaith ministry.com for more information about the group. Go to sites.google. com/site/springvalley reformedchurch or call 815-772-3554 for more information.

IN BRIEF Turkey supper served family-style MOUNT MORRIS – Disciples United Methodist Church’s annual Fall Fest dinner will be Oct. 22 at the church, at the intersection of Maple Avenue and state Route 64 (Hitt Street).

A family-style meal of turkey casserole, cranberry salad, rolls, relishes, and the diner’s choice of homemade pie will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

From 3 to 7 p.m., cookies will be sold by the pound, and a silent auction will take place.

The dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for those 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger. Takeout dinners cost an additional 50 cents per meal.

Call the church at 815734-4853 for more information.

ture, and children’s clothing up to 4T. For more information, call the church at 815-6250114.

game, and Gabby Gibbons received the Casey’s gift card door prize.

For more information about Teen Turf or to chaperone a dance, call 815-857-4800.

public is welcome.

An express lane and carryout lane will be available.

Ticket prices are $8 for adult tickets, $2.50 for children from 3 to 10, and free for children younger than Prizes awarded 3. Advance tickets sales Clothing, pictures at youth dance are preferred. They can be UMW gets ready part of church sale AMBOY – Participants purchased from any memfor autumn meal ber of the United Methodist won a variety of prizes at ROCK FALLS – Toys and Blessings to be Women; at Hartig Drug, 316 Teen Turf’s Aug. 29 dance holiday items are among PROPHETSTOWN – The bestowed on pets the merchandise to be sold at Boehle Youth Center, Prophetstown United Meth- Washington St.; or from 235 W. Main St. at the Rock Falls United odist Women’s fall luncheon Betty Dennis, ticket chairDIXON – A Blessing man, at 815-537-2906.

Preston Henkel, Dominic will be from 11 a.m. to 1 Methodist Church rumof the Beasts will be at Those calling should leave McClard, and Nick Tarr mage sale at 210 Fourth p.m. Oct. 17 in the church 9:30 a.m., between serwon the ice T-shirt contest. fellowship hall, 200 W. Sec- their name, phone number, vices Sunday, at St. Paul Ave. and the number of people Henkel also won musical The sale will be from 8 ond St. Lutheran Church, 421 S. attending. The tickets will be a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 and chairs.

The menu will include hot Peoria Ave. held at the door.

Zoey Bulfer was the win- beef and chicken casse8 a.m. to noon Oct. 11.

Owners can bring their Tickets also will be sold at Other articles featured are ner of a free dance pass roles, salads, bread, despets on a leash or otherserts, coffee, and tea. The wise confined for a bless- pictures and frames, furni- from the top musical chair the luncheon. ing by the Rev. Janet Wittenmyer, pastor at St. Paul.

For more information, call the church at 815288-2757.

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Annual tractor ride rolls to final stop in Sublette SUBLETTE – Tractor drivers hit the road following a secret route Aug. 9 and 10 for the last Sublette Tri-County Tractor Ride.

Richard Roemmich of Sublette started the event 10 years ago when Max Armstrong of WGN-720 radio led the Heritage Tractor Ride to LaSalle and Peru.

Roemmich and a group of farmers surprised Armstrong’s riders at the Peru Mall. From that beginning, the group grew and took 50- to 60-mile, 2-day trips at 10 to 12 mph to Ashton, Byron, Dixon, Franklin Grove, Oregon, Polo, Princeton, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, Tampico, and Tiskilwa.

This year, there were 78 drivers. The largest group was 125.

The organizing committee decided to end the drives due to liability consideration and regula- A decade of Sublette Tri-County Tractor Rides ended this year, with the last ride Aug. 9 and 10. Members gather for a group photograph tions. with their tractors at the Bill Eacott farm in rural Sublette. Photo submitted by Betsy Hartmann.

THANK GOODNESS

Thanks to sponsors of Dog Breed Expo MARY BENDICKSON Dixon

More than 80 breeds of dogs were featured at the Sept. 27 Dog Breed Expo on the Dixon courthouse lawn during the annual Scarecrow Festival.

This is the first year that sponsors have helped make this nonprofit event a success.

A big thank you goes out to all of them: River

Ridge Animal Hospital, Happy Kids Daycare, Dixon Ford, Hicks Insurance, Kitzmans Home Center, Val’s Place, Dixon Park District, Dixon Main Street, Sterling Fence, Bonnell Industries, Dixon Commercial Electric, Ashton Animal Clinic, Dixon Paint, Pet Supplies Plus, Halo Solutions, Engel Electric Co., and Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Also, thank you to the coordinators, Kent and Corrie Miller, for creating this fun and unique

family event for the Sauk It was just fantastic to Valley. see folks from every ethnic group – all Americans – take part, and we onlookers, with the fire department and American Legion, veterans and police, all present in full array.

ANNA A. HATZIPANAGIOTIS However, the most Mount Morris astounding and excitAn unusual and excel- ing thing, to me, at least, lent program was at 8 were two fire trucks with a.m. Sept. 19 at the flag- their ladders as high as 60 pole of Oregon Elemen- feet meeting, and the two tary School. Countless firefighters climbing way students in the third up there to place a large through sixth grades flag on display. sang to their heart’s conIt was heartwarming. tent with flags and gusto.

The national anthem

rang out, as well as several patriotic songs.

I want to commend the young man who summarized the history of our anthem with Francis Key Scott and the background information. Good job.

I would like to thank the students and the teachers, as well as the fire department and veterans, police, and many others behind the scenes who worked to make such an impressionable and inspirational program.

To top it all after the program, muffins, juice

and grapes were served.

Many thanks to all who participated.

Many thanks for all who had coordinated and worked hard to make possible such a fine memorial program Sept. 11 at the Oregon Fire House.

Thank you to those who spoke, the video, the presentation of colors, and explanation of every fold of the flag, which were of great interest.

Thank you for taking the time and effort for such a worthwhile and memorable memorial.

are Michael Clapper Sr. of Dixon and Carmen Kirst and Mike Coatney of Litchfield.

Maternal great-grandparents are Delbert and Evelyn Tarbill of Polo.

Paternal great-grandparents are Julie and Mike Baker of Clinton, Iowa, and Earl and Mary Doss of Litchfield.

Maternal great-grandparents are Barb and Gary Young of Florida and Jose and Maria Trujillo of Sterling.

Paternal great-grandparents are Linda Bender and Robert Bender, both of Crystal Lake.

Missouri, and Bill Dobbs of Salem, Missouri.

Paternal great-grandmother is Elizabeth Murtha of Sioux City, Iowa.

Leila Madeleine Boerjan

Keri Spinelli-Wittenauer and Evan Riley of Amboy are the parents of a son born at 4:53 p.m.

Sept. 15, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Brantley Anthony Riley weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Valerie Spinelli and Jason Wittenauer, both of Amboy.

Paternal grandparents are Linda and Tony Riley of Amboy.

Sept. 20, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Apollo Jesus weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces at birth and was 19 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Samantha McCloud of Rock Falls and Antonio and Amy Hicks of Sterling.

Maternal great-grandparents are Harold and Sandra McCloud and Kim and Carolyn Ruth, all of Rock Falls.

Thank you for inspirational programs

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Summer Lee Frey Jessica N. Rengel and Anthony J. Frey of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 8:15 p.m. Sept.

15, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Summer Lee Frey weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Heather L. and Eric J. Richter of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandparents are Marcia and Philip J. Rengel of Dixon.

Paternal great-grandmother is Dorothy Risley of Dixon.

Hudson John Vance Jennifer and Jeremy Vance of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 4:42 p.m. Sept. 22, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Hudson John Vance weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and was

20.5 inches in length.

He is welcomed by Carter, 2.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Sandie Horwath of Allegan, Michigan.

Paternal grandmother is Cindy Vance of Metamora, Ohio.

Saige Cleere Clapper Shawnda Tarbill and Michael Clapper Jr. of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 8:09 a.m.

Sept. 25, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Saige Cleere Clapper weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Liriq Clapper, 5, Imber Clapper, 3, and Raven Clapper, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Jeffrey and Tammy Tarbill of Polo.

Paternal grandparents

Lillyanna Audrina Bender Jessenia Trujillo and Ross Bender of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 5:14 a.m. Sept.

26, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Lillyanna Audrina Bender weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was 19 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Zeke Trujillo and Lisa Trujillo, both of Sterling.

Paternal grandparents are Sheri Burnett of Sterling and Ronald Bender of Crystal Lake.

Brantley Anthony Riley

Stephanie and Bryan Boerjan of Pensacola, Florida, are the parents of a daughter born at 3:11 p.m.

July 22, 2014, in Pensacola.

Leila Madeleine Boerjan weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth and was 20.75 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Debby and Tracy Dobbs of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Randy and Julie Hoover of West Plains, Missouri.

Paternal grandparents are Tom Boerjan and Robbin Apollo Jesus Boerjan, both of Rock Falls.

Janessa Hicks of Rock Maternal great-grandparents are Nolan and Falls is the mother of Hulda Dunlap of Rolla, a son born at 6:21 a.m.

The birth announcements for Adelyn Piper Mae Gale and Brett Oliver Geske cannot be printed without additional information. The editorial department has been unable to reach the submitters. If those who submitted it could call 800-798-4085, ext. 5501, it would be appreciated.

9-11:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., 815-7327330, ext. 275 or 301.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., State Police District 1 Headquarters, 3107 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Dixon Rotary Club, noon, lower level, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon.

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

Downstairs, west side.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed (1), St. Paul Lutheran Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., open, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Sunshine meeting, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Tampico Community Club, noon, Good Times Tap, 106 Main St., Tampico, 815-4382789.

Crochet-Knitting Club, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Care for the Caregiver, 1:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock

306, 6:30-8 p.m., Harvest Time Bible Church fellowship hall, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540 Ladies Auxiliary, 6 p.m., 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

Amboy American Legion Post 453, 6:30 p.m., Community Room, Amboy Family Restaurant and Pizza, 211 E. Main St., 815-849-5219.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418 Men’s Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 217 First Ave., Rock Falls, 815-626-3513.

Dixon Elks Lodge 779 Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Mount Carroll Monday Night Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Church of God, 816 Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, New Hope Fellowship Church, 113 state Route 64, Kings.

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

Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, 7 p.m., 712 Fourth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-626-3862.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 207 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (3), First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St., Savanna.

Sauk Valley Al-Anon GroupAlateen, 8 p.m., open, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Information sought

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Today Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m. closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2458214. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, First Presbyterian

Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., terminal building, Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, 815626-1249.

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

Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, Horizon View Farm barn, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Latin American Social Club meeting, 3 p.m., 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-6258290.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., closed, St. Anne Episcopal Church, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

Reality Check Narcotics

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

Downstairs, west door.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. West, Lyndon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St. Monday Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., open, First United Methodist Church, 402 First Ave., Forreston.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 8:3010:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Ogle County Health Department flu immunization clinic,

Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, 4:30 p.m. meeting; 5:30 p.m. weighin, 6 p.m. meeting, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle.

TOPS Chapter IL 634 meeting, 4:30 p.m., 205 S. Walnut St., Franklin Grove.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, 5 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 125 S. Fourth St., Oregon.

TOPS, 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting, Polo Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo, 815-946-3638.

Movie and Discussion Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon. Reservations: 815-732-2499.

Dixon Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, 5:45 p.m., Dixon Main Street office, 115 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon, 815-4999426.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., 201 W. Market St., Morrison, 815-590-8929.

Celebrate Recovery, Christcentered Recovery Group, 6-8 p.m., Revive Community Church, 8 E. Front St., Mount Morris, 815-994-0428.

Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., Beelendorf’s Deli, 204 W. 10th St., Rock Falls.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Men’s Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Dixon VFW Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop

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Girls encouraged to embrace independence Dear Abby: I read your column often and find it deeply troubling when girls write you lamenting that they are “still single.” I’m 18, in my freshman year of college, and I have never dated. I’m perfectly OK with this.

I’m not writing to bash girls who are in high school relationships, but rather to show there’s an alternative. Abby, please remind them that it’s fully acceptable for us to spend our teenage years single if we prefer.

No one should feel pressured into a relationship because “everyone else is dating.”

dearABBY Dear Abby is written

by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips. The column is provided through Universal Uclick.

Girlfriends, if you’re not ready for dating, then focus on discovering your beliefs, your purpose, and what your talents, passions and values are. If you choose to do it accompanied by a partner, that’s fine.

But if you prefer to journey alone or with your

friends, that’s just as valid.

– Independent in Racine, Wis. Dear Independent: I agree. You are a selfconfident, mature young woman, and you’re delivering an important message to your contemporaries. I hope they’ll give your message the consideration it deserves.

Dear Abby: I recently read an idea that I think should be shared with every parent in the world.

You and your child or grandchild should establish a family password to be used if the child is ever

approached by a stranger who says, “Your mother is sick and she asked me to come and get you.” By asking for the password, the child throws the would-be kidnapper off guard, and the child has an opportunity to flee.

– Vigilant in Virginia

problem I never thought I’d have – a crush. I have liked “Garrison” for 2 years now. He’s funny, sweet and cute, and he has stood up for me against bullies. We aren’t in any classes this year, so I only see him in the halls.

I have no clue what to Dear Vigilant: That do, since I have never suggestion is one that had a crush before, and appears on many child I’m not going to date yet. safety websites, and it’s It hurts my heart. I know certainly worth mention- crushes are fleeting, but ing here. I’m sure many can you help me figure parents and grandparents out what to do in the will thank you for submit- meantime? ting it.

– Crushed by Crushing in Tennessee Dear Abby: I’m a 13-year-old girl in eighth Dear Crushed: Your grade, wrestling with a crush seems to be a

Halloween stories arrive at Walnut library WALNUT – New books are available at Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St. Children’s Halloween: “Five Little Monkeys TrickOr-Treat,” by Eileen Christelow; “Click, Clack, Boo!,”

by Doreen Cronin; “Halloween Hustle,” by Charlotte Gunnyufson; “Pink or Treat!,” by Victoria Kann; “Scaredy-Cat, Splat,” by Rob Scotton; and “Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Halloween,” by Melanie Watt.

Adult Halloween: “The Facts on Halloween,” by John Ankerbert; “Easy Halloween Costumes for Children,” by Leila Albala; “Celebrate with Crafts,”

by Jen Weaverling; “How to Make Party and Holiday Decorations,” by Jane Berry; and “The Cokesbury Game Book,” by Arthur M. Depew.

Nonfiction: “10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD,” by Stephanie Sarkis; “Mississippi Solo,” by Eddy L. Harris;” and “Killing Patton,”

by Bill O’Reilly.

Young adult: “Hidden,” and the House of Night,” book series, by P.C. Cast; and “We Were Liars,” by E. Lockhart.

Biography: “Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me,” by Howie Mandel.

Adult fiction: “Last to Know,” by Elizabeth Adler; “The Blood of an Englishman,” by M.C. Beaton; “The Lost Key,” by Catherine Coulter; “Edge of Eternity,” by Ken Follett; “Outlander” and “Written In My Own Heart’s Blood,” both by Diana Gabaldon; “The Funeral Parlor Quilt,” The Ghostly Quilts on Main,” The Jane Austen Quilt Club,” and “The Potting Shed Quilt,” all by Ann Hazelwood; “Remains of Innocence,” by J.A. Jance; “The Perfect Witness,”

by Iris Johansen; “Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good,” by Jan Karon; “The Golem of Hollywood,” by Jonathan Kellerman; “Mr. Mercedes,” by Stephen King; “The Arsonist,” by

Sue Miller; “Burn” and “Private Down Under,” both

by James Patterson; “The Red Room,” by Ridley Pearson; “Bones Never Lie,” by Kathy Reichs; “Act of War,”

by Brad Thor; and “The Beekeeper’s Ball,” by Susan Wiggs.

Books on CD: “The Hit,” and “Total Control,” both

by David Baldacci; “Deep Pockets,” by Linda Barnes; “Something Borrowed, Something Dead,” by M.C. Beaton; “Never Change,”

by Elizabeth Berg; “Secrets from the Past,” by Barbara Taylor Bradford; “At First Sight” and “The Pallbearers,” both by Stephan J. Cannell; “Never Go Back,”

by Lee Child; “Daddy’s Gone A Hunting,” by Mary Higgins Clark; “The Deception,” by Catherine Coulter; “The October List,” by Jeffery Deaver; “Dark Lycan,”

by Christine Feehan; “And Then You Dye,” by Monica Ferris; “The Heist,” by Janet Evanovich; “Big Girl Panties”, by Stephanie Evanov-

ich; “Snatched,” by Karen Slaughter; “The Disappearance,” by J.F. Freedman; “The Cuckoo’s Calling,”

by Robert Galbraith; “Just One Evil Act,” by Elizabeth George; “W is for Wasted,”

by Sue Grafton; “Sycamore Row,” by John Grisham; “Benediction”, by Kent Haruf; “Second Watch,” by J.A. Jance; “Because You are Mine,” by Beth Kery; “The Servants of Twilight,” by Dean Koontz; “The Utopia Experiment,” by Kyle Mills; “Gone,” by James Patterson; “The Case of Jennie Brice,” by Mary Rinehart; “Thankless in Death,”

by J.D. Robb; “Whiskey Beach,” by Nora Roberts; “Perfect Nightmare,” by John Saul; and “Don’t Go,”

by Lisa Scottoline.

The library also has donated magazines, the Walnut Leader, Bureau County Republican, and Daily Gazette newspapers available.

For more information, call the library at 815-379-2159.

Activities planned at Franklin Grove library FRANKLIN GROVE – The Franklin Grove Public Library Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the library, 112 S. Elm St. This month’s selection is “Like Water for Chocolate,” by Laura Esquivel.

Copies will be available at the circulation desk.

Movie night is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17, with the feature “Mr. Peabody and Sherman.”

Halloween craft day will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 18. Chil-

dren younger than 8 need parental supervision.

New books are: “Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good,” by Jan Karon; “Harbor Island”,

by Carla Neggers; “Summer of the Dead”, by Julia Keller; “Lisette’s List,” (large print) by Susan Vreeland; “The Golem of Hollywood,” by Jonathan Kellerman; “Festive in Death,” by J.D. Robb; “Murder 101,” by Faye Kellerman; “Angels Walking,” by Karen Kingsbury; “Blood on the Water,”

by Anne Perry; “Robert B. Parker’s Blind Spot,”

by Reed Farrel Coleman; “The Drop,” by Dennis Lehane; “Five Days Left,”

by Julie Lawson Timmer; “The Lost Island,”

by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child; “Valor,”

by John Gwynne; “Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II’s Most Audacious General,” by Bill O’Reilly; “The Eye of Heaven,” by Clive Cussler; “Personal,”

by Lee Child; “Edge of Eternity,” by Ken Follett;

“Burn,” by James Patterson; “The Perfect Witness,” by Iris Johansen; and “The Lost Key”, by Catherine Coulter” DVDs: “Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” “Blended,” “Draft Day,” “Lonesome Dove,” “The World Wars,” “Godzilla” (2014), “Non-Stop,” “Rage,” “The Other Woman,” “The Fault in Our Stars,” “Ice Road Truckers Season 7,” and “Rio 2.”

For more information, call the library at 815-456-2823.

young man with character, courage, and selfconfidence – because that’s what it takes to stand up to bullies.

Because he stood up for you, he already knows who you are. So when you see him in the hall, smile and say, “Hi.” That’s not being pushy; it’s being friendly. And if you’re sitting around with an aching heart, I have a solution: Get up and get moving. Join a club, a sport, dance class, or do some volunteering.

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

40-YEAR RECOGNITION

Dixon Presbyterian Church members recently recognized their organist with a retirement reception.

Shirley Katner was honored for 40 years of service. With her are her husband, Paul Katner (left), and David Spaulding, church pastor. Photo submitted by Rose Wendler.

REAGAN HOME VISIT

BorgWarner recognized for achievements DIXON – The local BorgWarner plant celebrated its latest in a string of exemplary safety achievements Sept. 29 with officials from the city and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The plant has been recertified by OSHA as a Star Work Site, the highest honor that can be achieved through the agency’s Voluntary Protection Program. The Dixon plant was first named a VPP Star Work Site in 2000, and has maintained its OSHA status every year since.

The program sets performance-based criteria for a comprehensive safety and health system, and certification is based on a 3-day inspection and assessment.

Paddy Lange, the Dixon plant manager, said recertification is an important goal for everyone at the plant.

“Our success is a collective effort, based on employee involvement and management commitment,” Lange said. “Cross-functional and multi-shift safety teams bring these elements together into a highly effective program.”

Nancy Mugavero, the agency’s VPP manager for this region, was in Dixon for the event.

“This facility is in an elite

Representatives from Eureka College recently visited the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon.

Brandi Langner (from left), Reagan Home executive director, stands with John Morris, Eureka development director; Corrie Heck, Eureka communications director; and Ann Lewis, Reagan Home president, at the front of the home. Photo submitted by Langner.

Dixon commissioner Jeff Kuhn (left) and BorgWarner plant manager Paddy Lange talk about a product manufactured at the auto parts plant in Dixon. BorgWarner had an open house and tours Monday celebrating a recent safety award.

Festival planned at Amboy youth site

class of companies that have achieved VPP Star Work Site status,” Mugavero said. “Out of about 7 million work sites across the nation, only 2,292 qualify as VPP sites.

“There are only 391 VPP sites in Region 5, which consists of Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota.”

The plant committed itself to improving safety measures after experiencing more than 1,200 lost workday incidents in 1992, said Pat Lachat, the plant’s

AMBOY – The annual Teen Turf Fall Fest will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 11 at Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St. The evening is for youth in fifth grade and older.

Activities will include a dance, bonfire, and a hayride to O’Connell’s Haunted Barn. Trips through the haunted barn are optional.

Food will be available. Signed permission forms are required for the hayride.

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environmental, health and safety manager.

“VPP gave us a model to follow,” Lachat said. “It took time and dedication, but we achieved our goal.”

The plant had no losttime incidents from 2000 to 2005.

Now the plant’s recordable incidence rate is nearly 10 times lower than the industrial average, with only one incident in 2014.

The plant also has received corporate recognition for its safety record, receiving seven BorgWar-

ner Safety Awards, a CEO’s Safety Excellence Award, and a Global Star Safety Framework Award.

Employees at the Dixon plant donated their $10,000 safety award to the Dixon Fire Department for a new interactive fire safety trailer.

The Dixon plant produces powertrain components for vehicles that help improve performance, save fuel and reduce emissions.

The company recently announced plans to invest $9.4 million for an expansion in Dixon.

Forms are available at teenturf.org; Amboy Junior High School, 140 Appleton Ave.; and Amboy High School, 11 E. Hawley Ave. The cost is $10 for the evening, and includes admission to the barn.

Completed forms and money are due Wednesday at Amboy schools or at the center.

Forms and payment also may be completed at the festival.

For more information, call 815-857-4800.

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Ogle County 4-H names new ambassadors OREGON – 4-H is the Positive Youth Development Program of University of Illinois Extension.

Ogle County 4-Hers have been selected as 4-H ambassadors. They are Linnea Davids and Autumn Kielsmeir, both of Leaf River; Jacob Ebens, Chelsea Eden, Michaela Eden, and Heather Stranberg, all of Oregon; Kiirstin McIntyre of Stillman Valley; and Christopher Pedersen of Malta.

All were chosen as the result of a stringent application and interview process that screened candidates for leadership abilities, 4-H expertise, and communication skills.

They will represent the county at various 4-H events and activities in Ogle County throughout the 4-H year.

Davids is a first-year ambassador, and a 15-year member of the Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club.

She has served as a club reporter, secretary, and treasurer, and has been involved with several committees at the club and county levels.

She also is involved in art, band, student council, received an IDA Leadership Award, and was named to the Servant Leadership Team. Her major project area has been photography.

Ebens also is a first-year 4-H ambassador, and an 8-year member of the Carefree 4-H Club in Oregon.

His major project area has been sheep. He has served

as a club reporter, treasurer, Cloverbud junior leader, federation delegate, and chaired numerous committees.

He is the class president and serves on the high school cross country team, Key Club, student council, academic bowl, and honors choice, and was the lead twice in the Oregon High School musical. He also has been a camp counselor, organized and contributed to Relay for Life events, organized a food drive, and helped at various park district events, and was a National 4-H Congress representative.

Chelsea Eden is a secondyear ambassador, and a 9-year Carefree 4-H Club member.

Her major project area has been swine. She has served her club as program junior leader, Cloverbud junior leader, secretary, reporter, and president.

She volunteers at Pegasus Special Riders, helps at AOP, and the Rockford Rescue Mission. She also is in Key Club, National Honor Society, and FFA. Michaela Eden also is a second-year ambassador, and a 9-year Carefree member. She has been her club’s awards and program junior leader, vice president, and has served on several club committees.

Her major project area has been swine. She has gained leadership experience in helping with Ag Awareness Day, being a part of the Ogle County Horse Bowl

Ogle County 4-H Ambassadors have been named. Those at the Sept. 28 Stillman Valley parade are (front row, from left) Linnea Davids, Kiirstin McIntyre, Autumn Kielsmeier, and Chris Pedersen; and (back row) Jacob Ebens and Chelsea Eden. Not pictured are Heather Strandberg and Michaela Eden. Photo submitted by Jodi Baumgartner. and Hippology team, and ambassador, and 8-year His major project area has major project area is visuactive ambassador. member of the Ogle Jolly been swine. He serves as a al arts.

Kielsmeier is a first-time 4-H Club in Stillman Valley. federation delegate, and The group will began its ambassador, and an 8-year Her major project areas has been federation presi- 4-H work in September. member of the Soaring are sheep and clothing. She dent. He is a member of Projects include promoting Eagles. has been her club’s presi- student council and lead- 4-H at parades, classroom Her major project area dent, vice president, secre- ership council, and is a presentations, and manalso has been swine. She is tary, reporter, junior leader, Boy Scout. ning displays at commuthe club president. She also chaired numerous comStranberg is a second- nity events. They will be served as a federation del- mittees, and been a federa- year 4-H ambassador, and honored at the county 4-H egate and on various com- tion delegate for her club. a 7-year member of the achievement celebration mittees in her club and the She also is involved in FFA, Soaring Eagles 4-H Club.

Nov. 16 in Oregon. federation. She is involved Reading Buddies, sewing She has served as her For information about in band, is a camp coun- club, and NHS at school. club’s secretary, photog- membership and volunselor, and was in the Ogle Pedersen is a first-year rapher, junior leaders, teer opportunities, contact County Shooting Sports 4-H ambassador, and a chaired numerous com- the Ogle County Extension Program.

4-year member of the By-Y- mittees, and served as a office edu/bdo or 815-732McIntyre is a second- year Badgers 4-H Club in Byron. federation delegate. Her 2191.

HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

Ag in the Classroom recently visited Highland Elementary School in Stillman Valley. Brady, a first-grader in Renee Dessing’s class, listens to the story of “The Very Hungry Illinois Caterpillar,” a book that he will take home to share. It highlights the crops that grow in Illinois. Photo submitted by Melinda Charbonneau.

Ag class held in Stillman Valley STILLMAN VALLEY – Students in first grade at Highland Elementary School recently learned about foods by participating in an Ag in the Classroom program.

Through the book, “The Very Hungry Illinois Caterpillar,” students discovered the many crops in the state, including watermelon, sweet corn, soybeans, wheat, apples, field corn, grapes, green beans, popcorn, and peaches.

They were informed that Illinois is the pumpkin and

horseradish capital of the world.

In the story the caterpillar was black, yellow, and white, like that of monarch caterpillars. The group also reviewed metamorphosis.

After the story, students learned about the state insect, the monarch butterfly.

At the conclusion of the lesson, students made their own book to take home and share with their families. They added a caterpillar to each page;

glued on kernels of field corn, popcorn, and wheat; and made a monarch butterfly for the last page.

Ag in the Classroom is offered through the University of Illinois Extension-Ogle County in partnership with Carroll County Farm Bureau, Ogle County Farm Bureau, Carroll County Soil & Water, and Ogle County Soil and Water.

For more information about the program, call the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191.

Time to pick the perfect pumpkin URBANA – A sure sign of Halloween is pumpkins.

“Illinois is the number one pumpkin-producing state in the United States,” Ron Wolford, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, said.

“In 2012, Illinois pumpkin farmers produced an estimated 623 million pounds of pumpkins.”

Wolford said that pumpkins are grown on every continent except Antarctica.

“Morton claims to be the ‘Pumpkin Capital of the World’ as 80 percent of the world’s canned pumpkin is processed there. Morton celebrates everything pumpkin at its annual Morton Pumpkin Festival in September,” he said.

At the 2012 Topsfield, Massachusetts, Fair’s All New England Giant Pumpkin WeighOff, the world’s largest pumpkin, which weighed 2,009 pounds,

the biggest on record, was grown by Ron Wallace of Greene, Rhode Island.

Pumpkins are used to make pies, soups, and breads. The world’s largest pumpkin pie was made at the New Bremen, Ohio, Pumpkinfest in 2010.

The pie was 20 feet in diameter and weighed 3,699 pounds. Ingredients for the pie included 1,212 pounds of canned pumpkin, 2,796 eggs (233 dozen), 109 gallons of evaporated milk, 525 pounds of sugar, 7 pounds of salt, and 14.5 pounds of cinnamon.

Wolford offered the following tips for selecting a perfect pumpkin: Choose a pumpkin with a stem at least 1 to 2 inches long and never carry it by the stem.

Pumpkins without a stem will not last long.

Select a pumpkin with a flat bottom so it will stand upright.

Avoid pumpkins with holes, cuts, or soft spots. These areas will

decay. Use the thumbnail test. Press your thumbnail into the pumpkin; if your nail makes a scratch in the pumpkin, do not select.

Light-colored pumpkins are easier to carve because the skin is not as hard as darker orange-colored ones, but they will not keep as well.

Wash the pumpkin with warm water and let it dry before carving.

To make the pumpkin last longer, keep it in a cool place until ready to carve. After carving, coat the cuts with petroleum jelly or vegetable oil. A pumpkin cut for Halloween will last 7 to 10 days.

Avoid using candles to light your pumpkin.

The heat from the candle will cook the flesh of the pumpkin, shortening its lifespan.

Go to edu/pumpkins, the U of I Pumpkins and More website, for more information about pumpkins and a listing of local pumpkin farms.

CHALLAND STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

IN BRIEF 4-H activities planned at SVCC

tion will be on resource management and soil health. Those attending may choose two breakout DIXON – The University sessions which include of Illinois Extension 4-H information and resources Program will sponsor the on principles, practices and second 4-H Fall Fest in certification, pest managerecognition of National 4-H ment, beekeeping, raising Week Oct. 5-11. backyard chickens, growing Activities will run from 11 Acreage seminar herbs to sell, and tips on a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at planned in Dixon composting.

Sauk Valley Community The cost is $30 per perCollege west mall, 173 DIXON – The University son or $40 per couple and state Route 2. The public is of Illinois Extension Carincludes lunch and material. welcome. roll, Lee ,Whiteside Unit Go to web.extension.illinois.

Activities include a petting will present “Putting Small edu/registration/?Registra zoo, pumpkin decorating, Acres to Work.” cookie decorating bar, carThe workshop will be from tionID=10940 by Oct. 27 to register. nival games, and a bouncy 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at For more information, call house Sauk Valley Community Meal deals will be availCollege, 173 state Route 2. the unit office at 815-835The keynote presenta2070. able for $2, which includes a hot dog, chips and water.

Information on the 4-H program will be available.

Call the extension office at 815-835-2070 or email lancast@illinois.edu for more information.

Challand Middle School in Sterling has announced its September Students of the Month. With their certificates are (front row, from left) Kyle Polzin, McKenzie Hubbard, and Nikki Collin; and (back row) Madelynn Adams, Valerie Villaneda, and Calvin Sandefer. Photo submitted by Cindy Brown.

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HALLOWEEN

Terror of technology Theme parks’ scare tactics becoming wicked high-tech

BY HUGO MARTÍN MCT News Service

T

o re-create a bloody scene from the 1981 horror flick “American Werewolf in London,” crews at Universal Studios Hollywood installed computer-controlled strobe lights behind the walls of a dark maze to simulate the flash of bullets.

An actor wearing a rubber prosthesis connected to a tube of fake blood around his neck reenacts a gruesome execution. It all plays out to the sound of gunfire and blood-curdling screams, blasted from speakers in the ceiling.

The technology used at gore- and chaos-filled mazes, haunted houses and other scare shows has advanced dramatically from a decade ago, when rubber masks and fog machines represented the most advanced special effects used to frighten guests.

Now the scares are created with the help of 30-channel audio mixers, animatronics, computercontrolled lights and video monitors.

“We’ve made a quantum leap in technology, especially this year,” said John Murdy, director of Halloween Horror Nights, the annual fright fest at Universal Studios that draws thousands of scare fans over 22 nights leading up to Halloween.

Scare masters such as Murdy say such hightech gadgets are a must to put a genuine shock into teens who have become thick-skinned

from daily exposure to gore and violence in movies and video games.

“The attention span today is much shorter,” said Lara Hanneman, technical director for entertainment at Knott’s Berry Farm, a theme park in Buena Park, California.

“We need to make the scenes move faster.”

Knott’s, which recast its park as Knott’s Scary Farm, might be taking the biggest leap in the use of technology this year by arming guests with infrared-emitting rifles to hunt zombies through a 6-acre section of the park.

“The idea really spawned from video games,” said Jon Cooke, the lead props designer at Knott’s.

After all, bigger scares mean bigger crowds – and higher revenue.

Across the country, Halloween attractions such as haunted houses, theme park mazes and festivals generated more than $300 million last year, a slight increase over 2012, according to the trade group Haunted Attraction Assn.

As many as 36 percent of Americans are expected to attend some type of Halloween attraction this year, the group estimates.

Theme parks don’t disclose attendance numbers, but Dark Harbor, a Halloween event created by the operators of the Queen Mary in Long Beach, had more than 103,000 visitors last year, a 40 percent increase over the previous year, according to Long Beach officials.

Knott’s Berry Farm estimates that its Halloween

attractions draw about 15 percent of its annual attendance.

At the opening night of Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, the crowds were so big that visitors waited in line for up to 90 minutes for the most popular mazes.

Despite the long lines, horror fans say the scares were worth the wait.

“If they were going for realistic, they got it,” Josh Ault said after visiting the Universal maze “Alien versus Predator” with his wife, Liz. The most frightening scene, they said, showed a woman screaming while being eaten alive by an alien.

“It’s pretty jarring,” said Liz Ault.

To keep visitors coming, the operators of Halloween scare fests say they are under pressure to come up with more realistic special effects each year.

“The industry is evolving,” said John Eslich, president of the Haunted Attraction Association. “A lot of the electronics and controller prices have been on the downward slide so that more mainstream parks can afford them.”

At the annual Halloween event at the Queen Mary, work crews installed tiny lights, the size of lipstick containers, into the walls and ceilings of a maze called “Soulmate” to create the effect of flickering lights and candle flames, said J.J. Wickham, the creative director for Dark Harbor.

“We can control the lights to go off and on throughout the night,” she said.

Education costs worth debt?

RAMSEY

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I advise investing in growth stock mutual funds that have strong track records of at least 5 to 10 years. Spread your money across four types of funds: growth, growth and income, aggressive growth, and international. Those groups provide diversification across risk, as well as a little splash overseas.

Great question, Matthew.

– Dave

You can’t afford the master’s degree Dear Dave, My husband makes about $35,000 a year before taxes, and we have one child. We also have a mortgage and $60,000 in student loan debt. About a year ago, my husband started work on a master’s degree, because he thinks he wants to teach when he retires.

He quit school after the

baby was born, because he didn’t think we could afford it any longer. I think he should finish the degree. Otherwise, he’s just throwing away the $10,000 we’ve already got invested in the program.

What do you think?

– Amanda Dear Amanda, You guys need to clean up the mess you’ve made before he goes after his master’s degree. You might be able to justify it if the degree immediately raised his income, but you two can’t afford to make investments in vague educational goals right now.

If you want to call it throwing the money away, then yeah, throw it away. But I’m not sure the money has been wasted. The classes he already has taken are complete and on record, so why can’t he finish the degree somewhere down the road? You guys have done a poor job of planning, and now you need to climb out of a big hole

before you do anything else.

The point is not the $10,000, Amanda. The point is that you’re barely making ends meet. You’ve already got a house payment and $60,000 in student loan debt hanging over your heads, not to mention the added expense of a baby in the house. The last thing you need is to go even deeper into debt for something he won’t even use until retirement. That’s just silly.

I’m all for education, but you’ve got to plan things and get a better payback on your educational spending.

That’s when it becomes an investment. But he doesn’t need to even think about a master’s degree until you guys have first straightened out your finances.

– Dave * Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com

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All of the food that is cooked inside the large white truck is authentic, an “everything we cook is made daily,” he said.

“All of our food is made nice and fresh every day.”

The menu includes steak tacos, fish tacos, burritos, and nachos.

Each dish is served with mild or hot salsa.

Rodriguez has been cooking since he was a teenager, when his parents taught him to cook.

When spring comes, Rodriguez likely will park at other locations around Sterling and

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Nothing like a little hit of lime to brighten Willy’s authentic Mexican cuisine. The restaurant has gone mobile, and its truck will be at Northland Mall on Wednesdays.

Rock Falls, he said.

“We want to reach as many people as possible,” he said.

And once the truck is

parked for the winter, “people can just come to our restaurant and eat and stay warm,” he said with a laugh.

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John Murdy, executive producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, talks during a Sept. 12 tour of the mazes that are being set up around the theme of the horror movie “An American Werewolf in London” in Universal City, California.

Astrograph

Don’t let anything or anyone cause you to waver from your game plan.

You have worked hard to get where you are, so this is not the time to be complacent. Stick to your schedule in order to make steady progress.

Love and romance are in the stars.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Express your individuality.

Make self-improvements that will engender feelings of specialness.

Don’t be afraid to show your style; it contributes to your wonderful personality.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) -- It’s wonderful to get tips from others, but the ultimate decisions must be yours alone. If you feel that you are being backed into a corner, take control and find your way out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Do an honest inventory of your talents and strengths.

Determine where you are heading, and hone the skills that will get you where you want to go. Circumstances change, and preparation will ensure that you are ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- Embrace life and enjoy

Express your individuality Sunday, October 5, 2014 the moment. You will come out on top if you wheel and deal. You have the strength necessary to defeat the opposition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) -- Accept any invitations that come your way. You are likely to meet someone interesting, unconventional and exhilarating. Your confidence and charisma will make a lasting impression.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Consider the motives of anyone who is plying you for information. Be discreet about your ideas and plans, or someone is likely to duplicate your efforts and take credit.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid confrontations, and don’t get into a tug-of-war with someone who is out to make you look bad. Let your actions speak for you.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) -- Don’t give in to someone demanding donations. Make your own choice about which charity to contribute to. There is plenty of information in social media that can lead you in the right direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Try to take life a little less seriously. Your efforts will be rewarded if you convince friends and family to join you for a fun-filled day of activity and entertainment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Romancing someone special will add spice to your life. If you are single, you will be able to make a new connection, and if not, you can heat up your current relationship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Prove your adaptability. Do whatever it takes to get things running smoothly at home in order to reap the benefits of an unexpected and positive domestic alteration.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Leave your professional woes at work. Even the ones who love you the most will grow weary of tales of office politics. Devote your time to those you care about the most.

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Mount Carroll woman attends Dallas convention MOUNT CARROLL – Michelle B. Buckwalter-Schurman of Mount Carroll, president of the Illinois Federation of Republican Women, was among more than 225

Republican women leaders from across the nation who gathered at the annual board meeting of the National Federation of Republican Women in Dallas on Sept. 18-20 to

kick off the fall election season.

Attendees heard from Texas Gov. Rick Perry, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, state land commissioner candidate George P. Bush,

and Republican National Committee Co-Chair Sharon Day. Founded in 1938, the NFRW has thousands of active members in local clubs across the nation,

making it one of the largest women’s political organizations in the country.

The grassroots organization works to promote the principles and objectives of the Republican Party,

elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government.

COMMUNITY GIVEBACK

IN BRIEF Sterling man completes course LISLE – Devin Beard of Sterling has graduated from the Universal Technical Institute Inc. Automotive Program.

He now is an entry-level technician.

Workplace class offered Wednesday MENDOTA – The North Central Illinois Works’s 12th annual Employers Conference is planned at Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive.

A continental breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $20 per person.

All business owners, educators, employers, presidents, CEOs, managers, human resource personnel and politicians are welcome.

Sessions will include Are We Having Fun Yet? How to Shake Your Attitude in the Workplace, featuring Laurie Guest, CSP with Solutions are Brewing; and Hot Topics in Employment Law featuring Mike Stepien and Sarah Gasperini, attorneys at law with Jackson Lewis, P.C. For more information about NCI Works or this Employer’s Conference, go to www.nciworks.com or call the office at 815224-7930.

ABOVE: Wipfli LLP , professional services firms, closed Sept. 18 so associates throughout the 23 offices could spend the day giving back to the communities. About 4,000 work hours were used to make a difference during the firm’s ninth annual Community Day. Sterling associates at YMCA’s Camp Benson in Mount Carroll created benches for the camp’s amphitheater and a key system for the camp. Photos submitted by Jennifer Olsen.

BELOW: Associates from the Dixon office dedicated the day to Kreider Services, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, and the Dixon Park District, through painting and outdoor maintenance projects.

Tours planned at Polo plant POLO – There will be an open house at the new Polo Wastewater Treatment Plant from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 2307 S. Galena Trail Road.

Information and tours of the plant will be available.

The structure replaces the original plant constructed in the 1930s. It will be able to treat 500,000 gallons per day of wastewater and includes a new pump station, fine screening, grit removal, an activated sludge oxidation ditch, clarification, aerobic sludge digestion, liquid sludge storage and a lab, office building.

GRAND OPENING

Career workshop planned at CGH STERLING – A health care college and career day will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday in the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

CGH staff development personnel will sponsor the program. Representatives from Sauk Valley Community College, Northern Illinois University, National Louis University and other colleges and universities will attend.

A question and discussion session will be in Classroom 1. Information on how to become a nurse practitioner will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m., and a program on how to become a physician assistant will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m. All sessions are free.

For more information, call Lori Vandermyde, CGH training and development coordinator, at 815-6250400, ext. 4845.

Windsor Manor, Morrison’s newest assisted living facility, had a grand opening Sept. 21. At the ribbon cutting were Elmer Prins (sitting), the community’s first resident; and (standing, from left) Henry Plude, Friend of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce; Bethany Clemenson, Provision Living Senior Communities regional operations director; Frances Plude, Friend of the Morrison Chamber; Scott Stocker, chamber vice president; Heather Toppert, chamber president; Everett Pannier, Morrison mayor; Richard Ward, Senior Living at HR Green Inc. project director; Danielle Vance, Windsor Manor executive director; Betty Steinert, Whiteside County Economic Development and Whiteside and Carroll County Enterprise Zone administrator; Stephanie Neas, Windsor Manor wellness director; Stephanie Vavra, chamber board member; Mick Welding, Morrison Community Hospital marketing director; and Curt Bender, Morrison alderman. Photo submitted by the chamber.

Snacks, fire truck rides in Rock Falls

Activities planned at Dixon nature center

ROCK FALLS – Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum will provide fire truck rides and an ice cream social from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the pavilion in Bowman Park, at West First Street and Second Avenue.

The truck rides will be across the 12th Avenue and First Avenue bridges. All activities are free.

DIXON – An array of happenings will take place in October at Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park Road.

A program on fossils in Illinois will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11.

All ages are welcome.

Fossils found in a nearby quarry will be displayed.

Participants will learn about the animals in the area when Dixon was part of an ancient sea, and complete a take-home art project.

Music and a campfire will be part of a hayride from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18. There also will be stories and games.

Those attending should bring lawn chairs and dress

in warm clothes.

In case of inclement weather, the date will be Oct. 24; call the center at 815-288-5209 for a message.

A fall colors photography hike for adults will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 18.

Tani Flaherty, a local nature photographer, will lead a hike, rain or shine,

through Lowell Park. Cameras are not needed. Hikers should be prepared to hike a dirt trail over uneven terrain.

A leaves and texture rubbings workshop for those in third grade and older will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 25. Students will use plastic leaf templates to create the rubbings, which

then will be painted with a focus on pattern and design. Participants should bring a smock.

To register, call the center and leave the name of the program, the phone number and the number of people attending.

All listed programs are limited to 10 participants each.

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‘Eat your way through Chicago’

AP

A cook prepares pizza at Coalfire pizzeria in Chicago. Chicago is among a small number of cities across the country, such as Boston, Milwaukee and New York, with companies that offer tours of the local pizza scene.

Get a slice of local culture on pizza tour CHICAGO (AP) – In a city famous for its deep-dish pizza, tourists wouldn’t know that the locals more often eat a thinnercrust, tavern-style pie topped with homemade Italian sausage and cut into squares, not slices – unless they went on a pizza tour.

Chicago is one of a handful of cities across the country, including Boston, Milwaukee and New York, with companies that offer tours of the local pizza scene. Chicago Pizza Tours owner Jonathan Porter takes his customers on a bus ride around the city that includes four stops more than 3 hours to sample deep-dish, the tavern-style popular in Chicago neighborhoods, and other eclectic pizza variations.

“It’s just a different way to see the city,” Porter said. “Eat your way through the city. It was always designed to get people off the beaten path.”

Bonnie Burchett, 64, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was on a recent weekend vacation to Chicago with her husband when they took the

weekend trip with her husband, too. They were able to try Pizano’s, thin crust at Coalfire west of downtown, tavern-style with sauerkraut at Flo and Santos on the city’s South Side, and Pequod’s deep-dish on the North Side.

“I’ve always wanted to try Chicago deep-dish pizza; it’s famous,” Goodwin said.

The couple took the tour, she said, because “otherwise we wouldn’t know where to go.”

The tour guide offers fun statistics as the bus travels from pizzeria to pizzeria. There are 2,200 pizza restaurants in Chicago. Thin crust outsells deepdish in Chicago even though deep-dish was invented in Chicago in the 1940s.

Miriam Weiskind, a tour guide with Scott’s Pizza Tours in New York, happened to be on the recent Chicago tour, wearing a AP T-shirt with a picture of a slice A waitress serves a cheese-and-sausage pizza to participants on a pizza tour at Pizano’s in Chi- of pizza. She said she tries to focus on a particular pizza’s cago. ingredients and explain to pizza tour. downtown pizzeria with a but- first stop on the tour. people on her tours “what goes “I like that sausage,” she said tery crusted deep-dish pizza Elizabeth Goodwin, 33, of into it so at the end they underafter taking a bite at Pizano’s, a and tavern-style, that was the Columbus, Ohio, was on a stand why they like it.”

Fall foliage cruises attracting more fans

BY KORKY VANN MCT News Service

The Northeast’s spectacular foliage season is just ahead – which means crowds of leafpeepers will be taking to the roads to follow the changing colors.

But plenty of travelers will instead skip the backed-up scenic highways and crowded country inns to view nature’s display from cruise ships traveling along the Eastern Seaboard.

Throughout September and October, these foliage-focused cruises typically depart from Boston; New York; Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey; and Baltimore, and head north to Quebec City or Montreal.

Ports of call along the way include Bar Harbor, Maine; Newport, Rhode Island; Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

Many schedules include cruising the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Saguenay Fjord in Canada.

Jean Mallory of White Travel in West Hartford, Connecticut, (www.whitetravel.com ), says fall cruises are so popular that most major cruise lines offer

them, including several of the luxury lines, such as Seabourn, Silversea and Regent.

“These cruises draw people from across the country,” says Mallory. “People living in the Northeast like them because they can drive to departure points without having to fly somewhere. People living outside of the Northeast come because you just don’t see foliage like this anywhere else and cruising is such a great way to experience it.”

Lisa Falango, director of sales for Royal Caribbean International’s Northeast division, says the autumn itineraries draw international customers and repeat cruisers as well.

“It’s really beautiful,” says Falango. “As you are coming in and going out of these ports, you see some extraordinary scenery. People love it.”

Royal Caribbean offers sevento 12-night cruises on four ships, departing from Boston, Cape Liberty, Baltimore and Montreal. Fall cruises to New England and Canada are so favored by travelers that most

are booked a year in advance.

Prices start at $539.

“Since there are a limited number of sailings and a short season, these itineraries sell out quickly,” says Falango.

Mallory agrees.

“There is still space, so you can still grab a last-minute spot, but as ships fill up, prices go up,” she says.

Erik Elvejord, director of public relations for Holland America Lines, has seen demand for these cruises increase over the years. In response to customer demand, Holland America Line this year offered its most extensive Canada and New England program to date, with 48 sailings during the spring, summer and fall.

Holland America’s fall cruises, which range from seven to 15 days, depart from Boston, Montreal, Quebec City and New York City. Prices start at $399.

“These cruises offer a very diverse mix of ports,” says Elvejord. “Quebec has a very European feel, Halifax is very British, Prince Edward Island is so quaint, so Anne of Green Gables. Passengers get a European experience

without leaving North America.”

Bethlehem, Connecticut, residents Lisa Rommel and Robin Kenna sailed on a Holland American cruise from Boston to Montreal earlier this summer and enjoyed the coastline scenery and the stops along the way.

“We were surprised how walkable the ports were,” says Rommel. “We had a lobster roll in Bar Harbor, walked the boardwalk along the riverfront in Halifax, strolled the pedestrian mall with all its cafes and shops in Charlottetown. All great. The boat cruised the St. Lawrence, which was beautiful. We ended the cruise in Quebec City, which we loved. Add in fall foliage and it must be spectacular.”

American Cruise Lines, a small ship line based in Guilford, Connecticut, offers its passengers a different leaf-peeping – and cruising – experience. Unlike larger cruise ships, which can carry thousands of people, American Cruise Line ships carry just 100 passengers.

In September and October, the line offers six- and seven-night, round-trip cruises that depart

from New York City and travel along the Hudson River. Stops include such ports as West Point, Catskill and Sleepy Hollow, New York.

Onboard educational programs and port excursions explore the history of the Hudson River Valley. Special themed fall foliage cruises will depart on Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. Prices start at $3,860, double occupancy.

“Foliage is the number one draw on these itineraries. It’s really why people come,” says American Cruise Lines’ Britt Rabinovici.

“We schedule the special cruises for when color hits its peak.”

Most cruise lines end their foliage cruises in October. Royal Caribbean International offers a 12-night cruise departing from Quebec City on Nov. 3, visiting Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and Halifax, Nova Scotia; Boston; Kings Wharf, Bermuda and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Prices listed do not include taxes, fees and port charges. For more information, contact hollandamerica.com; royalcaribbean.com, or americancruiselines. com.

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CAR SHOW DONATION

The Riverfront Classic Car Show donated $800 on Sept. 23 to the Dixon Food Pantry. The money was raised from last year’s event. The 13th annual Riverfront Classic Car Show was Sept. 28 in downtown Dixon. Delores Kness accepts a check from Steve Reuter (left) and Dale Harden. The nonprofit group raises money through car shows for local charities. Photo submitted by Steve Reuter.

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Information on the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program at Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling was discussed at a recent Rock Falls Rotary meeting. Pam Erby (left), club president, accepts an information folder from Aaron Frank of Rock Falls High School, one of 13 area students in the program. Frank discussed his experience in the class. Vickie Dunphy, RFHS assistant principal; and Jaimie Leech, RFHS counselor, also attended the meeting. Photos submitted by Betty Clementz.

The Rock Falls Rotary Club recently announced its Rotary September Student of the Month. The recipient is Morgan Folgers, a Rock Falls High School senior. She is the daughter of Neal and Libby Folgers.

Rotary Students of the Month are selected based on the four-way test of everything a Rotarian thinks, says, and does.

NEW CAR

‘EAT WINGS, EARN $’

The Mary Kay Co. has a reward program for consultants. Recently, Heather Gieson-Cowman (left), picked up her new Chevy Equinox for her sales accomplishments. Gieson-Cowman was joined by (from left) Genesis Hey, Judy Gieson, Linda Kenyon, and Connie Marneyl joined her on behalf of Mary Kay. Photo submitted by Hey.

Public input needed for update OREGON – A draft copy of the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Plan 20-year update is available for public review.

A 90-day public comment period ending Dec. 17 will enable the public to review and make suggestions on the plan.

The purpose of the plan update is to evaluate the recommendations in the existing plan, discuss various waste management options, consider suggestions from the Citizens Advisory Committee, and to propose new

recommendations to the Ogle County Board.

The recommendations will include plans for waste reduction, recycling, and final disposal of waste generated in Ogle County.

The Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act requires each Illinois county to prepare, adopt and implement 20-year municipal waste management plans.

Under this law, the plans also must be updated and reviewed every 5 years.

Copies can be viewed at all county public libraries, village and city halls, and at each township hall.

An electronic version of the draft plan is available at oglecounty.org/ departments/solidwaste-management/ news-events/solidwaste-plan-update on the OCSWMD website.

To request a paper copy of the draft plan call the OCSWMD at 815-7324020. Go to srypkema@ oglecounty.org to submit comments.

for many years.

Her new job will consist of updating the website, the creating pamphlets, flyers, news articles, admissions, communicating with doctors about Resthave, and working with family and residents.

She also will work with Cub Scouts, Kiwanis, and others to improve community involvement with Resthave.

apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and home items.

Customers also can show their support year-round through the Charge Against Breast Cancer program. The company makes a donation to fund breast cancer research every time a customer uses a store credit card to make a purchase.

Bergner’s has a store in Sterling.

Fitness Club in Dixon.

Participants can enter the contest with a basic online entry or via social media sharing.

Go to giveawayanytimefitness.com through Tuesday and click on the registration form.

Go to anytimefitness. zuberance.com/staticcon tent/index/94574095 for a complete listing of rules.

The contest ends Tuesday.

Breast cancer fundraiser starts

Like page to win trip to Hawaii

Bewitching hours Rockford hospital set for businesses gets new machine

Bergner’s kicked off its annual trademarked program, Charge Against Breast Cancer, October Pink Shops on Sept. 24.

The program will run through October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

More than 30 items will be offered to customers, with a portion of the proceeds donated to this year’s beneficiaries.

Merchandise includes a selection of women’s

Members of the Anytime Fitness clubs in Dixon and Rock Falls, and nonmembers, are eligible to win a trip for two to Maui, Hawaii.

The grand prize is valued at $7,000, and includes round-trip flights, accommodations at a resort or hotel, and $500 in spending money.

“The Hawaiian giveaway is a celebration of our new “Get to a healthier place campaign,” said Trent Eddy, owner of Anytime

ROCK FALLS – Area merchants and the public are welcome to participate in the Rock Falls Uptown Trick-Or-Treat.

All businesses from First Avenue to Dixon Avenue to First Street, and neighboring areas of East and West Second and Third streets, are encouraged to open their doors to trickor-treaters at 4 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31.

Mercy Staffing and the Rock Falls Chamber of

Buffalo Wild Wings made a donation with proceeds from the July “Eat Wings Earn $” event. Joan Padilla Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center in Dixon accepts a check from Brandon Wilson, BWW assistant manager. Any restaurant interested in scheduling a “Meals to Heal” night can call Hope of Hope at 815 288-4673. Photo submitted by Padilla.

IN BRIEF Commercial driver program planned MORRISON – There will be a commercial driver awareness course at 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at R.C. Smith Transportation, 606 Portland Ave. A state police patrol officer will be the guest speaker.

The program will be in a garage, bring a lawn chair for seating.

For more information or to reserve a spot, call 815-772-7226.

New marketing director named MORRISON – Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home has appointed Karla Burn of Morrison as marketing director.

Burn has served the home as Karla social servicBurn es director

Commerce organized the event as a way for businesses to invite people to the business district during the Halloween season.

Businesses not in these areas are welcome to set up a booth or table in the area to pass out treats.

Call the chamber office at 815-625-4500 or Regina Morris of Mercy Nursing at 815-564-0977 for more information.

ROCKFORD – Swedish American Hospital now offers the positron emission tomography infusion system, the MEDRAD Intego, at the Regional Cancer Center.

The PET system improves radiopharmaceutical utilization to enable clinicians to prescribe a minimum accurate and acceptable dose for each unique patient.

It also is functional and provides flexibility to

respond to late-arriving patients, offering doseon-demand technology through a simple touchscreen.

SwedishAmerican has clinics in Rochelle, Davis Junction, and Byron.

Training to be offered in Spanish STERLING – A food service sanitation manager certification course will be offered in Spanish Nov. 14 and 15 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1601 Avenue F. The class will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days, with the test at 4 p.m. Nov. 15.

All food service facilities are required to have certified managers. This is a state approved 15-hour course for the Illinois Food Safety Certification.

For more information or a registration form, contact David K. Williams at williamsclasses@gmail.com or call 815-564-5603.

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13TH ANNUAL RIVERFRONT CLASSIC CAR SHOW

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Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Kenneth Baux pulls onto the Peoria Avenue bridge Sept. 28 during Dixon Main Street’s 13th annual Riverfront Classic Auto Show. Dozens of cars and hundreds of vistors filled the downtown to see some spectacular rides. TOP-LEFT: The V8 is displayed on Doug Kunce’s Ford coupe. TOP-MIDDLE: Not nearly as common back then as now, a mean machine boasts its fuel injection. TOP-RIGHT: Decorated rims sparkle on Brady Reuter’s Buick GSX.

ABOVE: John Pierce of Kirkland polishes up the rims of his Plymouth PD coupe.

LEFT: A replica GTO is displayed on the air filter of Jody Wolber’s own Pontiac at the show.

BELOW: Downtown Dixon sits decorated with classic cars during the car show. The show is part of Dixon Main Street’s Scarecrow Festival.

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IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below: Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media

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CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White, Director of Advocate Services (815) 288-1901 www.casalee carroll.com THE LEE CO. VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION needs volunteers to drive veterans in our van to the Iowa City VA hospital. If you are a licensed driver who is looking for a rewarding opportunity to help our area veterans, joining our transportation network might be something that you are looking for.

Please contact Rich Sanders at 815-288-5683 for more details.

Whiteside County Senior Center is looking for a PT receptionist, kitchen assistant, &/or basic computer inBackstructor. ground check required. Inquire at 1207 W. 9th St., Sterling.

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REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

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

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

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Dixon - Storage Facility For Sale 43 units, expansion possible. Reduced to $189,900!!!

Call Eric at 815-973-6768, Bird Realty

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For Sale or Rent: This luxurious custom built 2000 home features: 2 story entrance foyer which opens into large LR with soaring ceilings and two-story windows. Elegant designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

4BR, 3.75 baths.

Two master suites with Jacuzzi including ground level suite. Loft over looking living area.

Large deck overpark-like looking backyard. 3.5 car garage.

Walking distance to Sinnissippi Park and Rock River. $269,000. Will consider owner financing and/or rent with to buy. option

Http://fusion.realtour vision.com/idx/29397

Please ask about property tax incentive. 312-373-0601

DIXON Dixon Home for Sale Renters take Notice 2 BR, 2 Car garage, partially finished basement, if you don't like your landlord call today. $60,000's 122893 Call Brian Corwell at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-7160772 or visit Briancorwell.com

GRAND DETOUR 3 BR,1BA updated 2 story home, double corner lot, large garage/ barn. $118,000.

815-441-4291

209 ROCK FALLS

GRAND DETOUR BEAUTIFUL RIVER FRONT COTTAGE On 1 acre in a beautiful secluded area on the Rock River. Fully furnished 3BR, 1 ba. (new), 2 car garage. New roof on garage & house.

Will sell on contract with good credit, reasonable down payment. $145,000. No realtors please. Call Jim 815-441-5179.

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Rock Falls Home for Sale 1500 sq. ft. 3BR, 2BA home w/ fenced back yard and 2 car garage.

Www.101711thAve .com $109,900 #123637 Call John Rosengren at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-284-4663 or visit www.SaukValleyHomes.net

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BANK OWNED ON-SITE R.E. AUCTION Sterling, IL 2021 E. 7th St. 3BR, 1ba. 860sq.ft Single Family Sale Date: Sat., Nov. 8th at 11:00 a.m.

FREE BROCHURE 800-260-5846 auctionservices intl.com Josh Orlan Auctioneer Lic# 471.006701 Lic# FM444000425 5% Buyer's Prem.

Sterling Home for Sale 3138sq. ft. home with a river view. www.10415thAve. com $375,000 #122109 Call John Rosengren at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-284-4663 or visit www.Sauk ValleyHomes.net Sterling Home For Sale Just Listed!

Sharp 3 BR, 1½ BA, new kitchen, move in condition, Let's bed your landlord of your payroll.

MLS#123829 Call Brian at RE/MAX SaukValley, 815-716-0772 or visit www.brian corwell.com Sterling Home for Sale Just listed 3BR, NE location, easy 1 level living. $66,900 Call Brian Corwell at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815-716-0772 or visit brian corwell.com

OPEN HOUSES

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★Open House★ Sat., Oct. 11th 1-5 p.m.

779-245-8661 Gorgeous 4 BR 27100 Maple Drive (just North of Sterling)

CEMETERY LOTS

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2 Cemetery Lots, $500 each, Call Fairmount Cemetery in Polo, 815946-2810

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

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Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

DIXON Rock Falls Home for Sale 1492 sq. ft. home on the Rock River Golf Course. $144,900 #122644 www.1808 KellyCt.com Call John Rosengren at RE/MAX Sauk Valley, 815284-4663 or visit SaukValley Homes.net

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CHATEAU ESTATES

AND ROCK RIVER ESTATES Homes for sale and rent. Call our office for details

815-284-2000

Visit Sauk Valley Classifieds at saukvalley.com

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 AMBOY Just remodeled 1 & 2 BR, clean, lots of new $ 425 & $495. Available Oct 1. No pets. Dep & ref required. 630653-9192

ROCK FALLS EFFICIENCIES! -InclusiveClean & Quiet

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815-626-8790*

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

No pets, no parties.

Refs. req.

815-336-2305.

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AMBOY New 2BR, Amboy, water incl., $475 / mo., sec. dep., no smoking, no pets, 815-973-3502

DIXON Cummins Place Apartments 2104-42 Cummins St., Dixon, IL. Now taking applications for our 1 & 2BR Apts.

Please stop by our rental office today to receive an application.

121 Wasson Rd. Amboy, IL 61310 or all for an application 815-4402769 Debra Burke Manager or office 815-857-4911 Professionally managed by PPM LLC, an equal opportunity provider and employer

Dixon Square Apartments Income Based Rent Immediate openings for 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes Some income restrictions apply Call 815-284-3409 for a free application and to set up a showing today!

Wisconsin Management Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

“A Better Way.... of Living”

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

DIXON 1BR Basement Apt., 1008 N. Dixon, w/ attached garage, stove, refrig, all utilities incl. except cable, no pets, ref., lease, $450/mo. + $450 dep. 815-652-2042 1BR Efficiency all elec. w/ coin laundry & half garage $450 mo. + deposit 815-973-3281 1BR upper, very spacious. Heat & water paid. $425/ mo. & ref. No pets.

815-284-1263 2BR Attractive clean, quiet. No smoking or pets.

Must see! $475 + dep. 815-652-3365 2BR upper, Dixon Dells. stove, refrig., air, garage w/ opener, basic cable & garbage p/u furnished, No Pets, Ref, & lease. $500/ mo. + $500 dep.

815-652-2042.

2BR. Lower $450/ mo. All util. but elec: heat, water, garb. incl.

Pets welcome w/$50 dep. 815-994-0755 Dixon Dells 2BR Basement Apt., stove, refrig, garage w/ opener, basic cable, garbage p/u furnished, no pets, Ref. & lease, $475/mo. + $475 dep. 815-652-2042

Nice 2BR garage & fireplace, garbage & water incl. No pets. $575 + dep.

815-973-5886

POLO 1BR upstairs, applcs. furnished & garage. Ref. & dep.

Required. No Pets. $375/mo. Call 815946-3191

ROCK FALLS 1BR w/garage & applcs. $400/mo. + utilities. $400/dep.

No pets. 602 W. 5th St. 815-625-5318 2BR all utilities included, no pets, $600/mo. + $500 dep. 815-718-0956 Cedar Woods Apartments Rock Falls 2BR Apt. Rent from $346 to $459 3BR Apt. Rent from $380-$465 4BR Apt. Rent from $390 to $475 Credit, criminal & landlord verificadone.

All tions electric.

Tenant pays electric, water & sewer bills.

Applications at Whiteside County Housing Authority 401 W. 18th St. Rock Falls (815)625-0581 “THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER”

OUTGROWING YOUR HOUSE?

ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY Edon Apts. 2BR, $400 $500mo., dep. Refs. Req. 815No dogs.

441-3999.

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2 Bedroom Great Location Garages Available

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Efficiency, $370/ mo.

No pets.

Close to down town and good location. Call 815632-9602 Lg. 1BR (lower).

No pets. City sewer & garbage, water W/D, stove and refrig. furnished, A/C, garage. 1st mo. Rent $485, last mo. $485 & $200 dep. 815-626-4951

2BR home. Appliances furnished.

Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

LG. 1BR apt. $450/ mo + dep.

773-319-0059.

Near CGH 1BR, garage, A/C, applcs., 1 floor, N/S, $450/mo. 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199

ALDI in Sterling

Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150.

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

*with 1 year lease

Next to

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Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Washer & Dryer Units Fitness Center Balconies / Patios Open House Daily

1st Month FREE! Call Me 2-Rent (815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

Sterling Rentals Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431

WOOSUNG 2 Apartments for rent in Woosung!!

2 BR/1BA $500 3 BR/1 BA $600 Both units: Newly Remodeled & New appliances 310-750-5663

HOMES FOR RENT

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FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

CHADWICK Nice 3BR Victorian House, Chadwick, $495/mo.

847-381-7524

DIXON Beautiful 3-4BR, hardwood floors, $600/mo. inc. water. 815-288-6362 Nice 3BR, 2BA Cape Cod, C/A. $900/ mo. + dep.

815-973-4444

MILLEDGEVILLE

1 or 2BR, $360 & up. 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

3BR, C/A, applcs.

400 Holcomb $650 Avail. Nov. 1, 815718-5488 svla.org

1BR 608 ½ Locust St., no pets, applcs., $350/mo. + util., $350 dep.

815-625-5318

Newly remodeled 3BR, available Nov. 1st. No pets. $650/mo + dep. & ref. 815-499-0930

2 BR for $500 Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 2 BR., clean, QUIET, 779-348-4709 2BR. Stove & refrig. provided. Pay own utilities. Share garage. Lease & dep. Req. 815441-8652.

Apts. No pets. Call 815-716-0367.

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OREGON Sm. 2BR, No pets, no garage, all yard work and water, sewer, garbage provided. Ref. Req. $550 + $550 dep.

815-973-4744 or 815-973-3413

Looking for the perfect home?

Read Sauk Valley estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY 2BR home, 1 car det. garage. Located on dead end in Dillon street School Dist. $550/ mo. Lease & dep.

No pets. 815-6263105/631-9340 2BR unfurnished $550/mo. + $600 dep. 309-912-8714 3BR home, full bsmt., stove, refrig.

2 car garage. W/D h/u. $600/ mo. + $600 dep. Refs. req. Avail. Now! 815-625-1002.

4BR, big yard Why Rent?™ 1005 8th Ave. $650/ mo. 815-878-7399

STERLING 2BR, 1.75 BA, $600/mo. + dep.

815-441-0901.

2BR, stove, refrig., sewer & DW, garbage p/u inGarage. cluded. $710/mo.

Lease, req.

H&H dep.

Rental Properties LLC, 815-625-7995 3BR Ranch, 2 ba, 2 car garage, C/A, no pets, Milledgeville District, School $700/mo. Dep. & ref. required., 815225-5053 Nice 2BR clean, $500/mo.,$300/key dep. 909 W. 9th St., 815-626-5891 ★Open House★ Sat., Oct. 11th 1-5 p.m.

779-245-8661 Gorgeous 4 BR 27100 Maple Drive (just North of Sterling) Pretty 2 BR, 2 car garage, new dishwasher & more, $550/mo. 815-8787399 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

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Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790 Store front for office or other business, downtown Sterling. $575/mo.

773-319-0059.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $350$450. Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

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Brick & Masonry MASONRY PRO'S •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tuck-pointing Get masonry repairs done before winter. Free estimates-25 yrs. exp.

Insured & bonded.

815-564-8754

Cleaning Service Call Reliable Cleaning for all your home maintenance needs.

Fully Insured Experienced Call 815-718-0586 ask for Tammy

✱Carpet/ Upholstery ✱Maid/Janitorial Business/ Residential Free Estimates 815-632-3822 www.advanced cleaners.biz

Concrete Contractors

Basement Waterproofing

RAM CONSTRUCTION •Carpentry •Concrete •Drywall •Texturing •Painting Licensed, Insured & Bonded 815-285-8148

Deck Builders

We specialize in exterior decks & privacy fences “You’ll always be a winner if we cut the deck” 815-288-4089 www.cosscustom woodworking.com

work & tear outs •Decorative concrete •Area's premiere concrete contractor •Quality work, accept no imitations!

Licensed, bonded & insured.

815-626-1156

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

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Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Excavating

CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

A&M Excavating & Loading Dirt (Black) Gravel Loader, Rock & Sand, Lot Clearing, Backhoe Work, Driveways & Lots,

Genl. Contracting

• Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios

36 yrs. Experience.

815-626-9026

Gilbertson Construction Residential & ReCommercial. modeling, house winadditions, & dows, siding doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs (815)622exp.

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ELITE SEAMLESS GUTTERS, INC.

We will haul anything you want gone. We also do yards, snow removal, clean outs ect. Anything you want gone or cleaned up is never too big of job.

Call Joe at 815-631-1957 No Job Is Too Small Or Too Big!

J & J Hauling

Frank's Anything Power Washing Stripping Paint & Cleaning Homes, Decks, Driveways Commercial & Residential * Fully Insured * Call 815-213-0675

5” & 6” Seamless Gutters Gutter Guard Soffitt Fascia We will take care of all your seamless gutter needs.

Call Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. for a free quote.

815-712-1227 or 800-922-1413 Handyman

815-590-1677

CONCRETE

Haul/Clean Service

Dumpster Rental

AAA Concrete •All types of concrete

Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

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A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Siding ★ Decks ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Free Estimates 815-994-0075 HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm. com

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

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Fall is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Landscaping DREAMSCAPES

BY DENNIS, INC Complete Landscape Services & Designs

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Sales/Service

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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LawnCare Service •Mowing •Leaf clean up & removal •House cleanup •Small hauling •Gutters •Pressure washing •Mulch •Snow Removal •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Remodeling

★ALL SEASONS★ CONSTRUCTION ★★Better Service, Better Quality!★★ ★Custom Siding ★Windows ★All Doors- Aluminum, Steel, Wood Soffit ★Fascia Roofing★ ★Family Owned & Operated★ ★Over 30 Years Experience★ ★Licensed, Bonded, & Insured★ ★815-590-2231★

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Monuments

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

GraniteWorks •Cemetery Monuments •Custom Granite Countertops 1220 S. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 815-288-3350 ✱Ask about our in stock monument discounts.

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Marsha Baker Residential Painting & 15 years’ experience New Construction

• Painting Inside/Out • Faux Painting • Power Washing • Decks • Small Home Improvements

Roofing

(815) 973-0858 shazta@msn.com

Plumbing

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-625-6142 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

Rock River Estate Services We understand the emotional stress faced with the loss of a loved one, the sales of a home, relocation, divorce, or down sizing.

We clean, organize price, advertise all your homes contents, placing the highest profits in your hands.

25 years Exp. with any antiquescoins- jewelry- etc.

Call Dan for a free consultation 815-499-9127

Sewing/Repairs

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICE BEAT MOST BIDS!

Free Estimates 25 yrs. Experience Fully Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677 ✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 Amboy, IL

SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummerts Hardware Sterling or Rock Falls 815-989-8320 or 815-388-8047

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Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

GREAT RATES 815-973-3613

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Units Available •10x20 $50/mo.

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Storage Works Dixon, IL 815-288-3301

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•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

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PUBLIC HEARING FOR US 30 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold an Open House Public Hearing to present the proposed project for a US 30 four-lane facility from IL 136 east of Fulton to IL 40 in Rock Falls.

WHEN? October 9, 2014 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE? Odell Public Library Community Room 307 S. Madison Street Morrison, Illinois 61270

IDOT will hold an Open House Public Hearing to present proposed alternatives for improving US 30. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. You may attend any time between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. NO FORMAL PRESENTATION WILL BE GIVEN. IDOT personnel and representatives from their consultant team will be on hand to answer questions and receive comments about the proposed project. A Court Reporter will be available at the hearing to take oral testimony. The public may also submit written comments. All comments received by November 10, 2014 will be included in the official hearing record. Property acquisition and relocation assistance information will be available.

Exhibits and maps of the proposals developed in the study will be available for review during the entire time, as will copies of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS).

The SDEIS is also available for public review and comment at the IDOT website (www.idot.illinois.gov/projects/us-30-fulton-to-rock-falls) and at the libraries listed below: Fulton Public Library 501 10th Avenue Fulton, IL

Rock Falls Public Library 1007 7th Avenue Rock Falls, IL

Odell Public Library 307 S. Madison S. Morrison, IL

Sterling Public Library 102 W. 3rd Street Sterling, IL

The document discusses the alternatives that were evaluated, including the design changes to IDOT's two proposed alternatives, and updates to the project?s potential impacts on the natural and man-made environment in the study area as a result of the statewide floodplain map modernization. Comments on the SDEIS can be sent to Mr. Paul A. Loete, P.E. at the address listed at the bottom of this ad any time before November 10, 2014.

The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations or additional information should contact the person listed below at least 5 days prior to the public hearing.

Rebecca A. Marruffo, P.E. Project Engineer Illinois Department of Transportation 819 Depot Avenue Dixon, Illinois 61021 Phone: (815) 284-2271, TDD: (888) 642-3457 Fax: (815) 284-5486

Sept. 9 & Oct. 4, 2014

INVITATION for Bid Asphalt Paving: Marlin Environmental, Inc. will receive sealed bids for: 1,672 square feet of 4” thick asphalt paving in Rock Falls, Illinois until Friday, October 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm at 3935 Commerce Drive, St. Charles, Illinois, at which time and place all bids will be opened and calculated. Bid documents may be obtained from the Marlin Office, 3935 Commerce Drive, St. Charles, Illinois, between 8am and 4pm, beginning Thursday, September 25, 2014. Bids can also be obtained by email or fax by calling Marlin at 630-444-1933.

Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 3, 4, 6, 2014

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NEW TODAY CNA's We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key full and parttime positions on our day and night shifts!

We offer: Excellent starting wage; vacation pay; paid time off; holiday pay; medical, dental, and vision; and much more! For an immediate and confidential interview, apply in person or Lynette at call (815) 284-3393.

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Farm Help FT or PT $18/hr.

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

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring for Mechanics FT or PT $30/hr.

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

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NEW TODAY CDL Class A Truck Driver Needed for an immediate position.

Local Driving, Home every night.

Competitive wages paid. Please call 815-288-2255.

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 Drivers: $5000 Sign-On Bonus!

Flatbed, Home Weekends! CDL-A & 1+yrs Flatbed Exp. Req. www.CoxTransfer.com 1-800-593-3590 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. Hiring Part-time Truck Driver. CDL required. Passport preferred. Located in Dixon. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources.

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888-416-9928 AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer-Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Experienced Pizza Maker Needed.

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

Hiring Part-time General Manufacturing Position.

Located in Dixon.

General maintenance duties, mechanically inclined, ability to lift up to 50lbs. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources. dixonil@gmail.com

NEW TODAY Human Resource Coordinator Flex-O-Glass Inc., a 90 year old manufacturer of plastic products, currently has an opening for an experience Human Resource Coordinator for our facility in Dixon, IL. The qualified individual will be responsible for assisting in the day to day operations of the Human Resource function and duties within our facility. For more info. go to monster.com *Drug screen/physbackground ical, check and team interview. *Competitive salary and excellent benefit package.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit resumes to: dixon@warps.com No phone calls please. EOE Like to travel?

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

(815) 772-7226 Local Tree Service looking for qualified bucket, climbers, and grounds workers.

Driver's License a must! Class B & CDL preferred, good work ethic, full-time seasonal work. Call 815-857-3674 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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JSP Mold, a local tooling manufacturer in the Milledgeville, IL area has an immediate opening for an experienced CAD Designer to become part of our CAD department. Our parent company, JSP International Group Ltd. is a fast growing, innovative global supplier of expanded polypropylene, polyethylene products serving a diverse market base. Minimum requirements are 2-4 years’ experience designing aluminum molds. Designers are required to produce complete 3d mold and fixture assemblies from customer supplied data and support mold and fixture construction from concept through final assembly.

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Two Positions Available: Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences (Family Life) and Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Horticulture) The University of Illinois Extension is seeking two individuals to provide educational leadership for program delivery in Unit 4 (Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties). Master's degree related to subject matter emphasis required. To view complete job description and apply, visit http://go.illinois. edu/A1400510 for the Family Life Educator, closing date is October 28, 2014 and http://go.illinois. edu/A1400512 for the Horticulture Educator, Closing date is October 29, 2014. The University is an AA-EOE www.inclusive illinois.illinois.edu.

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Strong surfacing and free form-modeling skills are also a plus.

Ability to read complex part drawings from automotive suppliers is a must; along with strong GD&T skills are required. Ability to use Microsoft Office Products is required. We offer a challenging work environment, an excellent compensation/benefits package including medical/dental/vision, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and the opportunity to work with a world-class organization.

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COMPLIANCE DATA/ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded consumer and professional products, has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and team-oriented individual to fill the role of Compliance Data/ Administrative Coordinator at Wahl Clipper Co., in Sterling, IL. This role will provide administrative support and maintains a global management information system to ensure regulatory, product, supplier and customer information is organized and available when needed. This position will also perform the various administrative activities related to the Company’s global insurance and claim management program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Advance education in Business Management and/or Operation Management is desired. The Candidate must have a complete understanding of data management. They must be proficient in Windows; and Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point computer programs. An understanding of AS400, Bill of Material and Product Data Management Systems is preferred. This position must be detailed oriented with a high degree of accuracy. The position requires organizational /analytical skills and good deductive reasoning. He/She must be able to travel internationally occasionally. This Candidate must be receptive to continuing education. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Wahl Clipper Corporation Attn: Staffing & Training Manager Sterling, IL 61081 www.wahl.com EEO/Disabled/Vets/M/F Email: djones@wahlclipper.com

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Director – Helping Hands Day Care

Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or child related field required. Our ideal Center Director will have 2 or more years of experience of management in mid to large size child care centers, preschools, center base programs. Our Center Director should have a business background and a demonstrated commitment to customer service. We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, pension plan, paid time off, education reimbursement assistance and employee discount for childcare.

Biomedical Technician 40 hrs/wk Days; Bachelor’s specializing in biomedical equipment technology preferred or Associate’s degree in electronics or related field; minimum of 5 years’experience with electronics/medical equipment/formal electronics training required Security and Network Analyst 40 hrs/wk Days; Bachelor’s degree with 3 yrs or Associates degree with 5 yrs in computer networking; experience in ITsecurity/risk preferred; familiar with HIPAA/HITECH requirements & regulations for security/risk preferred Release of Information Processor PRN (as needed) Days; Temporary position; proficiency in medical terminology required EMT - B, I or P PRN (on call); current state or national certification required; good driving record LPN – Kim Tucker, NP 32 hrs/wk Days Medical Technologist 36 hrs/wk Days; Certified Medical Technologist orTechnician

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Fri 8-5 & Sat 8-3 85 Logan Ave Poles, some reels, tackle, few tools, religious collection set, collectible dolls, Christmas items, drill press, junk trailer with title.

Saturday 8-2 1473 Atkinson Rd. Downsizing!!

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Sat. only, 9-4 1104 5th Avenue Moving Sale Coffee table, chair, entertainment center, stepper, qu. box springs, dishes, home & holiday décor, lots of clothes, records, and much more!

Saturday 8-3 415 E. 9th St. clothes, shoes, video puzzles, games, toys, board lots of games, misc.--several new items-- last sale of the year!

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Fri. & Sat., 8-2 1308 7th Ave. 5 Family Sale. All sizes of name brand clothing, 2 pr. sz. 11 girls Jordan shoes, adult Halloween costumes, baby items, vacuums, furniture, household items, and toys.

Sat. only, 8-2 813 W. 18th St. Oak dining room table & chairs, womens clothes jewelry, 12-14, shoes, many household items.

Going out of businessjewelry scarves $6.

811 W. 13 St. Saturday 7-12 Girls 6mo.-2T and Boys 4T & 5T, Jrswomens plus.

LOTS OF TOYS! DVD's, books, lots of Home décor & misc. COATSWomens, Jrs., Boys 2T-5T.

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Sat. only, Oct. 4 8am-3pm 227 W. 13th St. Estate Sale Antiques, collectibles, old bottles, costume jewelry, bells, household items. Everything is priced very reasonable. Something for everyone!

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1500 11th Ave. Moving/Estate Sale Everything must go! Spices, ladies clothes, afgans and lots of misc.

Saturday 10-2 720 11th Ave. Boys & girls fall clothes 6-8, some womens (S & M), toys, books & misc.

Fri. 7:30am-4pm Sat. 8am-3pm 10060 Buell Rd. Lots of winter clothes and coatsgirls NB-3T, boys NB-14, mens & womens for most.

Car seat with extra base, toys, Halloween costumes, Christmas décor, vacuum & more!

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2207 Steven St. Maytag gas stove, Lg. Rocking chair, youth chair, seasonal items, AVON, clothing-4X, mens leather jacket w/ zip up lining, new items from Couponer's deals, and lots of misc.

Fri. Oct. 3, 1-5pm Sat. Oct. 4, & Sun., Oct. 5, 8-?

1909 McNeil Rd. BIG HOUSEHOLD MOVING SALE! Everything will go!

Fri., Sat., Sun. 9am-5pm 1401 W. 2nd St. 4 Family Sale.

Lots of antiques & furniture, boys & girls clothes ages 2-10, porcelain doll collection, lots of baby furniture with accessories, 2 brand new toddler beds with new mattresses, lots of misc.

Saturday 8-2 Only 820 Avenue A Leather coats, adult clothes, automotive, tools, and household items.

Saturday 8-12 800 Dixon Avenue Huge 10 Family Rummage Sale Everything must go! $1/bag you fill!

All proceeds to Relay For Life.

Saturday 8-2 3307 W. Rt. 30 (White farm house in front of Rock River Provision) No Early Sales!

HUGE MULTIFAMILY SALE! Decorations, NAME BRANDS, men's, women's & junior clothes, shoes, jewelry, watches and bands, curtain rods, HUGE gold decorative mirror, aquarium décor, sleds, ACT test books.

Saturday 8-2 612 Marsha Lane Golf Clubs, Balls, Cart Cover, Hard Travel Case & Ac50¢ cessories.

Kid's Clothes. Girls 24M-2T & Boys 3T & 4T. $1.00 Adult Clothes.

Winter Graco Coats.

Stroller. Little Tikes Winnie the Pooh Push Car. Pack and Play, Stampin' UP! stamps. Baby Gate. Like BRAND NEW Toys. Kids Books.

Ceiling Fans. 330 sq. ft. of Porcelain Tile.

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Fri. & Sat. 8-4 2007 Reno Rd. Final Estate Sale The house is cleaned out!!

Household items, Christmas, glasstabagan, ware, dressers, hide a bed couch, 12 piece china set, TV's, men and womens clothing, books, jewelry, toys, Kerby vacuum's, home décor, pond skimmer, dog sled, tools, player piano w/ boxes of rolls, planters, file cabinets, metal shelves and too much to mention!

Everything Must Go! Fri. & Sat. Oct. 3 & 4, 8-4 Annual Capp Rd. Rummage Sale 4 Houses Clothing for all, books, seasonal décor, movies, dishes, pans, lots of small kitchen appliances, Tupperware, bakers rack, 5x7 rugs, humidifier, card table & chairs, treadmill, garage furnace, trolling motor, lawn sweeper, bicycle, motorcycle leather jacket & vest, motrailer, torcycle lamps, 6ft. Christmas tree, TV, helmet, scope analyzer tool, rocker reentertaincliner, ment center, TV, chest of drawers, CB equip., window shutters, lots of misc. items.

Sunday 12-4 307 9th Ave. (In Alley) Misc. Musical Equipment

Sat. & Sun., 9-2 511 13th Ave. 3 Family Sale Side by side refrig., copper weather vane, furniture, household items, knick knacks. Nice clean clothing for teens, men and women. Christmas items, also. Everything must go!

Sat. & Sun.11-4 20213 Hickory Hills Rd. (If Rain Sat., sale will be Sun. only) (5 mi. N. of Candlelight on Rt. 40) No Early Sales/ Cash Only Rowenta irons, Pilates machine, Pre-lit X-mas tree, milk glass, Dep. 56 Dicken's Village collection, Name brand clothes(AE, GAP, BR, Adidas, Under Armor, Nike, Talbots, ect.)

Lancome, Coach i-phone case, LOTS of picture frames, wicker furniture set, Hummel's, Vintage China Set, Red Fiestaware dishes, Art déco lamp, rose depression glassware, vintage crystal stemware set, TONS of jewelry, down sleeping bags, new keyboard & mouse, vintage & antique porcelain items, books, CD's, outdoor angel statue, linens, throw rugs, usual misc.

Saturday 8-3 4005 19th Ave. (Snavely) Clothes, saws, boxes of nails, old tools, toys, helmets, hats, wagon, bikes, scooter, skates, collectibles, woolen blankets, antique erector set, teapots, etc.

Saturday 8-4 2205 Hubbard Dr. Multi-Family Sale!

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Chevy has made great strides in technology offerings, too. Even the base Tahoe LS has rear parking sensors, remote engine start, rear-view camera, 6-speaker sound system with satellite radio, and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity.

Step up to the LT and get 9-speaker Bose sound, power liftgate standard Driver Alert package and rear locking differential.

Second-row captain’s chairs are optional. A Luxur y option package ($2,705) adds sunroof, navigation and rearentertainment system to accommodate both back Already a dominating presence in the full-size SUV market, the Tahoe comes back rows. A luxur y package this year with thunder. The engines have more horses _ and advanced technology adds front parking sensors, that squeezes out more miles per gallon. power-folding third row and blind-spot monitoring Traverse crossover. Weird figures were close with an is a MAX Trailering with rear cross-traffic but true. empty truck. package that gets its own alerts. gearing and trailer brake Overall, the interior is It won’t always be empty, controller. significantly improved over Those things are standard of course, and when time on the top-line LTZ, which the previous generation. comes to load up you’ll While the Tahoe is a brute also adds 20-inch wheels have no trouble finding the Refined, luxurious even. when called upon, on the and Magnetic Ride Control highway it is well-behaved. space.

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The ride is smooth and rich feel. Instruments New this year is a raised An optional security nearly as quiet as a floor behind the third-row are easy to see and read, feature is an alert if luxur y sedan. And Tahoe’s seats to enable a flat cargo and an optional 8-inch electric-assisted power infotainment display offers someone tries to steal the area when the third row wheels, plus an interior steering is surprisingly clear graphics that can is folded down. Yes, I said motion sensor. Decent deal responsive. be changed to suit your folded down: Third-row for $395. tastes.

Bumps are managed nicely, seats no longer have to be Other safety features removed. thanks to its Magnetic Seats up front are include the usual ABS, Ride Control, adaptive comfortable and Also, raising the floor suspension system that reasonably supportive. Leg front side air bags and didn’t subtract from cargo adjusts the stiffness full-length side curtain room, head and shoulder space _ folded seats are of the shocks within air bags, traction and space is plentiful. Eight now in a convenient milliseconds. And corners stability control. The -way power with lumbar and secure storage area are handled without stability includes trailerensures a comfortable beneath the floor. excitement or concern. sway control to help keep ride. Second row is good, With the third row folded, the boat behind you on the too, and passengers there Acceleration, though, is there is 51.5 cubic feet get overhead AC vents and road. somewhat sluggish. That of space; fold down the their own controls. is, the accelerator seems There is a lot of SUV second-row seats and it to hesitate a brief moment expands to 94 cubic feet. with this big boy; looks Third-row seats are tight before powering up. bigger even than its Yukon _ i.e., no leg room or foot In most cases, that should cousin. If you’re the type room _ for average adults be more than enough. But Mileage is EPA-rated at that thinks good things _ and should be reser ved know that this is a bit less 16 mpg city, 23 highway and vehicles _ come in big mostly for the kids. But, than the previous Tahoe, for the 2WD; 15-22 for the packages, the 2015 Chevy frankly, even with little and you can even find 4WD. While EPA figures ones back there you’ll find Tahoe is ready to ser ve. more cubes in the Chevy often are generous, my

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