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ILLINOIS| BUDGET BATTLE

Victims of abuse – and the budget Battered women and children are losing out on services as stalemate in Springfield drags on CHICAGO (AP) – Assistance for battered women and children statewide is dwindling because of Illinois’ budget impasse, and it could have long-lasting consequences, according to state-funded organizations that help domestic violence victims.

A southern Illinois shelter offering protection to families in emergencies has closed its doors. The head of a Chicago

group that provides counseling is working without pay, a strategy that directors at a Centralia organization have also used. Other nonprofits are laying off employees, blowing through reserves or borrowing money to keep up with rent, payroll and utilities as the state enters its fourth month without an approved spending plan.

For most nonprofit groups

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Without a state budget, Illinois’ 911 service might need some 911 of its own. Page A5 and agencies – the backbone of Illinois’ social services network – late payments for services and budget cuts have become business as usual. But veteran advocates say the pure uncertainty of the current situation is

unprecedented, and hits rural areas particularly hard. There’s no sign that legislative Democrats and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner are close to a deal, and hardly anyone knows what a new budget would look like for the cash-strapped state.

“We’re just hanging on,” said Tolleyene Ray, a director of People Against Violent Environments in Centralia.

The southeastern Illinois

organization, which offers front-line services like legal assistance for protective orders in five counties, shut its doors for 2 months. It was later paid for services provided last year and now operates on a limited basis to stretch dollars.

Ray takes crisis hotline calls at home. Much of her time has been unpaid.

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Looking Forward

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Among the things happening in the Sauk Valley this week: Pam Eggemeier, Sterling/Rock Falls: Recreation Project: The posts are up and ready for books at the Storybook Trail in Rock Falls.

The city’s Hennepin CanalTrails Committee will firm up plans for the path when it next meets at noon Thursday at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St.

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Here comes Santa Claus ABOVE: Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd Sunday during the 45th annual Autumn on Parade Festival in Oregon. The yuletide pair took part in the parade to promote the Oregon Christmas Walk, which is scheduled for the Saturday after Thanksgiving. RIGHT: The South Shore Drill Team performs Sunday during the parade. Turn to A2 for more photos.

Brenden West, Dixon: City delves into Safe Routes: During tonight’s meeting, the council has slated a work session to talk about the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program.

The grant program is funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation and is intended to encourage safety for students who walk or bike to school. Last year, IDOT funded 58 projects for a total $5.9 million, including projects in Princeton and Pearl City.

The council has outlined SRTS as one of its priorities for 2015. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 121 W. Second St. Jermaine Pigee, education: Grub Hub: For my latest Grub Hub, I will visit Long Shot Sports Bar and Grill in Rock Falls. I’ve heard the food is really good, especially their burgers. I’m looking forward to the visit.

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The 2-day festival in Oregon wasn’t the only sign of autumn in the Sauk Valley. Kids lined up for the annual Pumpkin Dash in Sterling. Turn to A3 for photos.

Q&A | ANDI SUMERFELT

She loves being a team player Athletic trainer wears many hats at Sterling High School

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

STERLING – When some employees are called on the mat, it’s not a good thing. For Andi Sumerfelt, it’s part of her job.

Sumerfelt is the athletic trainAlex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com er at Sterling High School, a Andi Sumerfelt took part in sports during high school. Today, role she’s filled for the past 8 she still does – as an athletic trainer at Sterling High School. years. Sometimes, that role

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calls for her to be at an athlete’s side when things are at their worst, but that’s when Sumerfelt has to be at her best.

How long have you been a trainer?

I’ve been at Sterling High School for 8 years. I graduated college in 1994. I was a trainer at Polo High School for 5 years.

Then, I was the trainer at Dixon High School for 8 years. I came to Sterling High School and

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they hired me outright.

Are you the only one at the school?

I’m the only trainer at Sterling High School for every sport.

What made you want to become a trainer?

I was an athlete in high school and I liked medicine. I still wanted to contribute to sports. I was involved with volleyball, hockey and softball in high school.

Today’s weather High 70. Low 53.

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COMMUNITY WATCH nway; traffic stop, operating uninsured vehicle; released with promise to comply.

Maureen E. Varela, 46, of Rock Falls; 2:44 p.m, Saturday at the intersection of W. Seventh Street and Avenue L; expired registration; released with promise to comply.

Cole E. Marshaw, 23, of Rock Falls; 3:21 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of W. Sixth Street and Avenue H; accident, failure to yield at an intersection; released with promise to comply.

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POLICE Sterling Police James M. Garcia, 22, of Sterling; 12:02 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of Fifth Avenue; Whiteside County warrant for aggravated DUI; transported to Whiteside County jail.

Austin J. Collin, 18, of Sterling; 1:36 p.m. Friday at County Market on 210 W. Third St.; retail theft; given notice to appear in court.

Darius R. Morgan, 42, of Sterling, 11:03 p.m. Friday at Sixth Avenue and LeFevre Road; traffic stop, no insurance; released with promise to comply.

John F. Miller, 40, of Sterling; 11:53 a.m. Saturday at Second Avenue and East Third Street; traffic stop, expired registration and improper use of registration; released with promise to comply.

Abriana B. Poci, 20, of Sterling; 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2400 block of E. Lincol-

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Teen injured in weekend crash teside County Sheriff’s Office, Zachary T. Vandervort, 18, was eastbound in a 2009 Ford Edge on U.S. Route 30 about 11:16 a.m. when he crossed into the westbound lane and entered the north-side ditch. He continued east through

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STERLING – An accident remains under investigation after a Dixon teen crashed into a building in rural Sterling on Sunday.

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the ditch and into a building at 21602 Lincoln Road/U.S. Route 30, where his car struck “numerous motorcycles and ATVs� before coming to a rest.

Vandervort was taken

by Morrison ambulance to Morrison Commu-

nity Hospital where he was treated and released for his injuries. He was issued a citation for improper lane usage, and the crash remains under investigation.

Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments assisted with the incident.

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Jennifer L. Espinoza, 35, of Sterling; Friday morning in Ogle County; arrested for failure to appear warrant.

Vincent Krause, 23, of Dixon; Friday, driving while license suspended, operating uninsured vehicle Zachary P. Robins, 27, of Dixon; Friday; arrested for Lee and Whiteside County failure to appear warrants.

John P. Dubois, 35, of Dixon; Friday night; arrested for Whiteside County warrant for theft.

Tiffany Kotulek, 29, of Dixon; Saturday; arrested for failure to appear warrant (larceny).

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to H. Julia Contreras, Kody Wetzell, Dakota Webb, Joe Waters, Don Kennay, and Glen Hart, all today.

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ABOVE: The Oregon High School marching band passes in front of the Old Courthouse on Sunday during the 45th annual Autumn on Parade in Oregon.

TOP LEFT: Members of the Loves Park Shrine Club wave to the crowd as they pass through the parade.

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IN BRIEF Priest removed in Des Plaines CHICAGO (AP) – The Archdiocese of Chicago says it has removed a Roman Catholic priest because of an “inappropriate relationship with an adult man.�

A statement Sunday says the Rev. Marco A. Mercado was removed as rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. The brief statement provided no details.

It says Archbishop Blase Cupich knows the disclosure “will be difficult to hear� and the archdiocese “is committed to ensuring those serving ... parishioners are fit for ministry.�

The Chicago Tribune cites a statement from Mercado saying his priority has always been “the

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work of the gospel and the struggle for immigrants and the most vulnerable.�

He says he prays “this issue is resolved soon� and he apologized if the “scandal has caused any hardship to the faithful.�

FALL SPECIAL Fern Josephsen will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house hosted by her family. She was born on October 10, 1925.

The family would like to invite all friends and relatives to a SURPRISE Open House on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 136 Plaza Drive, Dixon.

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Habitat might obtain new property Group seeking city permission to redevelop alley into 6 homes

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

DIXON – If the City Council approves the Dixon Habitat for Humanity’s request tonight, it would open the door to allow several families to have a home of their own.

The council is schedule to vote on a petition

filed by Dixon Habitat for Humanity Inc. to vacate the city’s ownership of 6,000 square feet of alley on the northwest side of 1901 Clark St. If the city vacates the alley, it would allow the group to receive title to the entire alley, and eventually build six houses.

For years Habitat for Humanity has built homes on College Ave-

More online Go to dixonhabitat.org to learn more about Dixon Habitat for Humanity or call 815-288-4957. nue for families of moderate means, but Chris Gehlbach, Dixon Habitat president, said on Sunday that the College Avenue property is nearly full. Habitat has already obtained property adjacent to the alley in hopes of not having to worry about property needs for some time.

“It helps if we can acquire a piece of prop-

erty that we can build several homes on,” Gehlbach said, adding that the fact that Habitat will not have to pay a large sum to obtain the property helps the cause.

“When we build a home it has to be affordable for us and for the families that we place there. It just makes it much easier.”

Last month the coun-

cil faced this vote and referred it to the planning commission. Mayor Li Arellano Jr. said the city is unable to just “give the property away,” but given Habitat’s nonprofit status, the city could accept “in kind” donations as payment.

Since the alley has several trees that would need to be cleared out, Habitat volunteers have committed to cleaning the property up.

Habitat will subdivide the property into six lots, which Arellano said

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will give the group “a lot of work to do for some time.” City department heads told Arellano that there are no plans for the city to redevelop the alley and said it will be better used by Habitat.

“I think the project takes a part of town and does a lot of work for a great cause,” Arellano said.”I’m completely on board. I think it makes sense [to redevelop the property].”

The council meets at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall on 121 W. Second St.

IN BRIEF Lions clubs holding candy fundraiser DIXON – The Dixon Evening and Noon Lions clubs’ annual Candy Day benefit will be Friday and Saturday.

Members of both clubs will be at local businesses swapping candy for donations. Proceeds will go to the Lions of Illinois Foundation for programs for the vision- and hearing-impaired.

Call Ron Bushman with the Evening Lions at 815-2843204 or Don Pauser with the Noon Lions at 815-2882498 for more information.

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Kids race to the finish line Saturday during the Sterling Park District’s 24th annual Pumpkin Dash at Hoover Park. Families enjoyed music, games and more while the kids raced for their pumpkins to take home. Winners took home a large pumpkin and finishers a small one.

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Officers shoot, kill man wielding gun CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say officers responding to reports of someone with a gun shot and killed a suspect after the man allegedly rushed them wielding a handgun.

A Chicago Police Department statement says the incident occurred Sunday morning at a residence on the city’s West Side.

The statement says witnesses told officers as they arrived that a victim inside had been shot, and the officers forced their way through a locked door. The armed suspect allegedly came at the officers. The officers discharged their weapons, fatally striking the offender.

Officers found a woman with gunshot and stab wounds inside. She was transported to a hospital in serious condition.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitation: Larry G. McKanna of Walnut, time of sharing, 5-7 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Today’s funerals: Edward I. Dombroski, formerly of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Ronald C. Burgess of Sterling, 1 p.m. graveside

service at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

Tuesday funerals: Larry G. McKanna of Walnut, 10 a.m. memorial service at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Beverly M. Saudners of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Velda Marie Gerlich ELIZABETH – Velda Marie Gerlich, 94, of Elizabeth, died on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at Elizabeth Nursing Home in Elizabeth.

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Wilma Jean McFadden SAVANNA – Wilma Jean McFadden, 86, of Savanna, died on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.

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Arthur Pieper Jr. HANOVER – Arthur Pieper Jr., of Hanover, died on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Midwest Medical Center in Galena.

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Hundreds rescued from flood Storm dumps more than foot of rain overnight COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Hundreds were rescued from fast-moving floodwaters Sunday in South Carolina as days of driving rain hit a dangerous crescendo that buckled buildings and roads, closed a major East Coast interstate route and threatened the drinking water supply for the capital city.

The powerful rainstorm dumped more than a foot of rain overnight on Columbia, swamping hundreds of businesses and homes. Emergency workers waded into waistdeep water to help people trapped in cars, dozens of boats fanned out to rescue others in flooded neighborhoods and some were plucked from rooftops by helicopters.

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David Linnen takes a yard rake to clear drains Sunday in front of Winyah Apartments in Georgetown, South Carolina. Much of South Carolina has experienced historic rain totals coupled with an unusually high lunar tide causing wide spread flooding. The apartment complex was evacuated.

With so much water, officials said it could take weeks or even months to assess every road and bridge that’s been closed around the state. Several interstates around Columbia were closed, and so was a 75-mile stretch of Interstate 95 that is a key route connecting Miami to Washington, D.C. and New York.

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“This is different than a hurricane because it is water, it is slow moving and it is sitting. We can’t just move the water out,” Gov. Nikki Haley said at a news conference.

One death was reported in the area on Sunday, bringing weather-related deaths to seven since the storm began days earlier.

The system drenching

South Carolina was part of an unusual combination of weather conditions involving a slowcrawling low pressure system meteorologists called unusually deep for this time of year.

People were told to stay off roads and remain indoors until floodwaters recede, and an overnight curfew was issued for Columbia and across two surrounding counties. The capital city told all 375,000 of its water customers to boil water before drinking because of water line breaks and the threat of rising water to a treatment plant.

Emergency officials said later Sunday that many in Columbia were without potable water because of water main breaks and customers might have to go without drinking water for 3 or 4 days.

Meanwhile, nearly 30,000 customers were without power at one point.

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‘Violence will not have the last word’ More than 100 gather to listen to pastors speak ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – A pastor whose daughter survived last week’s deadly rampage in a college classroom told his congregation on Sunday that “violence will not have the last word” in this southern Oregon timber town.

More than 100 people gathered to hear pastor Randy Scroggins speak at New Beginnings Church of God, including his daughter, 18-year-old Lacey, who cried while sitting in the front row with her mother.

Scroggins said he’s been asked whether he can forgive Christopher Sean Harper-Mercer, who killed nine people when he opened fire Thursday at Umpqua Community College.

“Can I be honest? I don’t know. That’s the worst part of my job. I don’t know” said Scroggins, his voice cracking with emotion. “I don’t focus on the man. I focus on the evil that was in the man.”

Harper-Mercer killed himself after a shootout with police.

At services across Roseburg on Sunday, pastors talked about the tragedy as the community tries to heal.

A couple hundred people crowded into Garden Valley Church, where pastor Craig Schlesinger said living the faith means countering the rampage “with acts of kindness.”

Schlesinger also spoke about trying to make

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Isabel Vicente cries over the coffin of her daughter, Isabel Lopez Vicente, who was a victim of the Cambray neighborhood mudslide, Sunday at the Santa Catarina Pinula cemetery on the outskirts of Guatemala City. Hope faded Sunday for finding any survivors of a mudslide that killed at least 87 people as authorities said that hundreds more might still be missing.

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Mathew Downing (left), Lacey Scroggins and Lisa Scroggins wipe their eyes during a church service Sunday at the New Beginnings Church of God in Roseburg, Oregon. Downing and Laceyare survivors of the shooting at Umpqua Community College. sense of survivor reports community has “come his church in Roseburg to that the gunman asked together with strength anyone in need of counwho was Christian and and courage and com- seling, and drove to the then shot them. passion. As if to say, ‘we Douglas County Fair“As those brave men will not be defined by grounds, where officials and women were willing violence’ ...Violence will were reuniting students to stand and take a bul- not have the last word in with family members. let for their faith, ... so Roseburg.”

As bus after bus rolled let us bravely stand this Religious faith is an into the fairgrounds on day and live our faith in important part of many Thursday carrying stuRoseburg,” he said, wip- people’s lives in this dents, faculty and staff, ing away tears. rural part of Oregon, Nutter and about two There have been con- called by some “the dozen other local pasflicting accounts of Bible Belt of Oregon.” tors held uncontrollably Harper-Mercer’s words In Roseburg alone, there crying students, formed inside the classroom, are dozens of churches, prayer circles, listened and what he might have and Christian billboards to eyewitnesses recount meant by them. Some and crosses dot area the rampage that killed witness accounts have highways and roads. nine and watched tearful said that after killing Pastors have been at reunions with parents people who said they the forefront of helping and spouses. were Christian he con- victims’ families cope The pastors also comtinued to execute others, with a grief that can forted parents and doing so randomly. seem unbearable. spouses who waited Scroggins told those When pastor Jon Nut- for the last bus of stugathered at his church ter got a text message dents. Five hours after that his daughter sur- last Thursday about the the shooting rampage, a vived because she was shooting and realized dozen remaining family lying on the floor and how many had been members were ushered partially covered by the killed or injured, he into a room at the fairbody of a fellow student. immediately formed a grounds, said Nutter, The gunman thought his prayer circle at Starbucks who was in the room. daughter was dead. where he was sitting.

Officials notified them Scroggins said the He then rushed to open there would be no more

Hope dwindles for finding survivors SANTA CATARINA PINULA, Guatemala (AP) – Hope faded Sunday for finding any survivors of a mudslide that killed at least 114 people as the smell of rotting bodies spread across the enormous mound of earth and rescuers reported the buried dwellings they reached were filled with water, suggesting anyone trapped inside would have drowned.

Rescue workers on Sunday pulled more corpses from the mound created when a hillside collapsed and covered about 4 acres with mud and dirt as deep as 15 yards.

An improvised morgue at the scene has now processed 114 bodies, 82 of which have been identified and handed over to relatives, said municipal medical examiner Dr. Carlos Augusto Rodas Gonzalez.

However, other bodies, some of which were found in pieces, remain unidentified.

The grim list of the dead who have been identified

included at least 26 children and teenagers.

Rescuers decided to keep individual emergency workers, relatives and reporters off the increasingly foulsmelling mound of dirt.

Instead of digging by hand and listening for survivors, crews planned to use mostly backhoes and bulldozers to speed up the search for bodies.

“The people who could have been alive have drowned,” said services coordinator Sergio Cabanas, explaining that rescue personnel on foot would be sent out mainly when a backhoe turns up a corpse.

“Ninety percent of it we will do with heavy machinery.”

Authorities said about 300 people might still be missing. But they left open the possibility that many of them had simply fled and taken refuge with relatives without contacting authorities, or that they were not in the 125 buried homes when the mudslide struck.

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Law firm labeled as hate group leading Kim Davis’ crusade LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Kim Davis’ lawyer stood onstage in a Washington D.C. hotel and pointed to a photo on the screen.

It showed 100,000 people packed into a Peruvian soccer stadium, Mat Staver told the crowd, all there to pray for the Kentucky clerk battling against gay marriage.

The crowd erupted.

It wasn’t true.

Staver’s firm, the Liberty Counsel, which revealed Davis’ secret meeting with Pope Francis, has been accused by advocacy groups of peddling misrepresentations in the past. Yet it has become the main source of details

about the controversial pope meeting.

Online sleuths quickly debunked the Peru story Staver told at the Values Voter Summit, a conference for the conservative Family Research Council. The photo was from a year-old gathering unrelated to Davis, who spent 5 days in jail for defying a court order and refusing to license gay marriages.

Staver could provide no evidence of a massive Davis rally. On Sept. 28, he called it a mistake and blamed miscommunication with the Peruvian authorities who gave him the photo.

The next day, the firm

dropped a bombshell. It said Pope Francis, on his celebrated visit to America, secretly met with Davis.

The pope hugged her, thanked her for her courage and told her to “stay strong,” Liberty Counsel said. The Vatican on Friday said the pope had a brief meeting with Davis that should not be seen as support for her stance.

Many on the religious right hail the Florida-based Liberty Counsel, which bills itself as a non-profit committed to “restoring the culture by advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of human life and the family.”

“They’re willing to stand

up for our rights under the Constitution, they’re not backing down,” said Nick Williams, a probate judge in Alabama who has also pledged never to issue a marriage licenses to a same-sex couple and sought guidance from the Liberty Counsel. Williams compared the federal court system to the tyrannical kings in the Bible: “I’m glad we have a law firm willing to stand up to the kings of our time.”

But critics watched in exasperation as the organization rocketed to national celebrity alongside Davis.

The Southern Poverty Law Center lists the Liber-

ty Counsel as an anti-gay hate groups for spreading false information.

“A group that regularly portrays gay people as perverse, diseased pedophiles putting Western civilization at risk are way, way over the line,” said Mark Potok, a senior fellow at the center.

The Liberty Counsel has connected homosexuality to higher rates of promiscuity and incest, Potok said, despite scientific evidence to the contrary. The firm opposes laws banning hate crimes and supports discredited conversion therapies that purport to turn homosexuals into heterosexuals. Staver

once declared that the Boy Scouts would become a “playground for pedophiles” once it allowed gay troop leaders.

Staver, his hair bright white and his ties usually red, contends his quotes were taken out of context and he has legal arguments for the rest: hate crime laws infringe on free speech, he believes, and gay conversion therapies should be available to those who want them because he believes in “personal autonomy.”

“It is irresponsible and reckless to call someone a hate group because you disagree with them,” he said.

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ILLINOIS | BUDGET ROUNDUP

Budget dials up pressures on 911 Some funding put on hold; callers could face longer wait time SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois residents seeking help through their local emergency 911 systems may be on their own if the budget fight between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature continues.

The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers reports without a budget in place, emergency call systems are no longer receiving revenue from a tax on cell phone users.

Under state law, 911 fees for landline phones are paid to county-level systems. Fees for cell phones go into a statewide pool. But Rauner says without a budget in place the money cannot be distributed.

“It’s hurting every 911 center,” said Connie Armstrong of the Woodford County 911 service.

“That’s money we use to pay our bills. We don’t know what we’re going to do.”

Rauner apolgizes for impasse during announcement of veteran center URBANA – The University of Illinois has opened a center to help wounded war veterans earn college diplomas.

The Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education opened Friday in Urbana.

Gov. Bruce Rauner attended the ribbon-cutting along with donors, university officials and veterans.

The Champaign News-Gazette reported Rauner apologized for the difficult times faced by the university and other institutions because of the state government’s budget impasse.

The first-term Republican governor and the Democrat-dominated Legislature have failed to agree on a budget for the fiscal year that began on July 1.

The presidents of the state’s nine public universities, including Timothy Killeen of the University of Illinois, wrote a letter Thursday warning Rauner and legislative leaders that the schools were “on the brink of serious operational damage.”

Williamson County’s 911 service coordinator Ken Smith says the budget crunch and a consolidation of services in his county have the potential for longer wait times for callers reporting an emergency.

The $32,000 per month the county should be receiving from the surcharge is a key component of the county’s 911 service budget and shouldn’t be used as leverage in the budget battle, Smith contends.

An Illinois House committee has passed a plan that would require the release of the funds for 911, emergency food assistance, mental health and other services during the state budget stalemate.

The House Executive Committee’s 7-0 vote Thursday sends the $3.8 billion spending plan to the full House. It’s not known when the House will vote.

Republican Rep. Michael Tryon of Crystal Lake has questioned passing the bill when the state lacks money to pay for it. Rauner has indicated he’ll veto it.

In Logan County, emergency services chief Dan Fulscher said the county will be able to keep operating as usual for a few months before cuts will have to be made.

“We’re prudent here in Logan County. I wish they’d be the same at the state,” Fulscher said.

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Attention to the budget’s ripple effects spiked Thursday with rallies in Chicago and Springfield, where advocates called for a solution. Democrats want Rauner to sign off on tax increases, because the state is billions of dollars in debt, but Rauner first wants pro-business reforms.

In the meantime, Illinois is spending at unsustainable rates due to state statues and court orders, though a few areas, like domestic abuse services, remain in limbo without a budget.

As a result, A Safe Place, with facilities in Mundelein, Zion and Waukegan, has turned away those seeking emergency shelter. It can afford to operate only nine of its 35 beds and has scaled back on counseling that helps women in the far northeastern part of the state escape abuse.

The situation is especially tough in southern Illinois, home to some of the state’s poorest counties. The closure of a single facility can amplify a dangerous domestic situation, advocates say, providing women fewer options and further distances to drive. Those who’ve provided social service for years warn such hardships could contribute to higher unemployment, violence and long-term psychological problems.

The Effingham-based nonprofit Stopping Woman Abuse Now Inc.,

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Advocates for victims of domestic abuse protest outside of state offices on Thursday in downtown Chicago. They say the state budget impasse has diminished services, including shelters that have closed. They brought pairs of shoes to symbolize children who’ll be affected by cuts to domestic viogets most of its $1.3 million operating budget from the state. It has closed two shelters – one for domestic abuse victims and one for homeless people – an hour away in Olney, according to executive director Linda Bookwalter. She said there are few opportunities to fundraise.

“We’re a rural area.

We’re not where there are large companies who can give us big grants,” she said. “We struggle.”

There’s also the added worry of having to trim staff and what that will mean for those still employed. Yesenia Maldonado, the executive director of Chicagobased Between Friends, said she’s working with-

out a paycheck.

Unless there’s a budget deal, the avenues of relief are few. A bill authorizing roughly $2 billion in social services spending has been approved by the Senate, and awaits House consideration, though it isn’t clear whether Rauner would sign off. Lawmakers return to Springfield on Oct. 20.

A Chicago Democrat who sits on a human services committee estimated that up to 75,000 people could be impacted in some way without domestic violence services. “We need revenue,” Sen. Heather Steans said.

But Rauner spokeswoman Lyndsey Walters said structural reforms will free up resources to help the most vulnerable.

“Unfortunately, the majority party continues to block the governor’s reforms,” she said in a statement.

The back-and-forth is especially troubling to Myra Sarabia, who left an abusive marriage more than a decade ago.

The Chicago mother of three turned to statesubsidized services to file a protective order and pay for child care so she could work and afford to move out. Now an advocate, she reflects on what it would be like without the state’s help.

“I don’t know if I would be here,” she said.

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What is needed to become a trainer?

A 4-year bachelor’s of science degree with an emphasis in exercise science. You have to take a national certified exam and you have to get state licensed. I also have to take 25 hours of continuing education every year.

There is a national certification exam you have to take and there is a 30 percent passing rate for that.

What are your duties?

Basically, it’s evaluation of injuries and treatment, whether its pre-op or post-op surgery. I can refer students to doctors if it’s beyond my care. I also ensure the safety of the athletes. I also make sure coaches are certified in CPR. When they are practicing, I might not be right here. Taping is a big part of pre-practice and pre-games.

What is the worst thing you have seen at the high school level as a trainer?

There was a wrestler who broke and dislocated his elbow a couple years back. His elbow was bent backwards. That was pretty bad. Athletic trainers have to be a little bit sick because we like that kind of stuff; that is where we can help. The first thing I did was to look at the athletic director and I gave him the phone signal to call the ambulance.

I yelled to one of the coaches to get some ice.

We try to immobilize and try to calm the individual until the ambulance get here. That happened here and it was a kid from Sycamore. When we are hosting an event, I take care of other athletes as well.

What do you get out of being a trainer?

I have extremely big job satisfaction. Parents are very grateful that I am here. They are appreciative and they tell me.

Coaches as well are very happy that I am here. I

Meet Andy Sumerfelt

Age: 44 Married: No Kids: No. These [students] are my kids. I decided when I was in high school that I didn’t want children. I enjoy my career. I’m here on average 60 to 70 hours a week and I think it would not be wise to have kids.

Education: Attended Shakopee High School in Minnesota. I also attended Winona State University in Minnesota with a bachelor’s of science degree in exercise science specializing in athletic training.

Favorite food: Italian or Mexican. I need to have my El Tapatio at least every 2 weeks.

Favorite sports movie: “When The Game Stands Tall.”

Favorite TV show: It’s between “How To Get Away With Murder” or “Intervention.”

I’ve been getting into “Intervention.” I also really like to solve things, so that’s why I like “How To Get Away With Murder.” I can’t figure that one out.

If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where you go? Australia or New Zealand. There is so much to do. Swim the Great Barrier Reef, go out into The Outback, sailing. I’d like to go bungee jumping in New Zealand. get self satisfaction knowing that I can help them. I can help influence them possibly.

What do you do during the school day?

I track attendance. Any student that has been called off, I enter that in our program. If a student is not at school, I call home to see where they are. I also sell clothing.

When the nurse takes lunch, any sick students come to see me. There is a lot going on.

IN BRIEF U of I donations decline, but still top $250 million URBANA (AP) – Donations coming in to the University of Illinois dipped slightly in fiscal 2015, but still totaled more than $250 million.

According to the UI Foundation, cash gifts, pledge payments, annuities and estate distributions totaled $251.5 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30.

The previous year’s total was $259.5 million.

Chad Ruback, the foundation’s vice president for marketing and donor engagement, said he could not address whether recent controversies at U of I affected fundraising.

That turbulence included criticism over administrator use of private email accounts and allegations that coaches mistreated athletes. The university also faced a lawsuit over a decision to rescind a job offer to a professor who had written Twitter messages critical of Israel.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE | NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK

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Theme of National Newspaper Week especially relevant 75th event speaks of the importance of newspapers JACK McELROY Knoxville, Tennessee

Marshall Ramsey, The Clarion-Ledger

EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 2005

From our archives: Hoping for the best on National sale Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in Sauk Valley Media on Oct. 2 and 3, 2005.

What we thought: 10 years ago

Community hopes for the best for major manufacturer

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hange can be traumatic, but it also can be filled with opportunity.

In the case of the proposed $170 million sale of National Manufacturing Co. to Stanley Works, we hope for more of the latter rather than the former.

Being uncertain and worried about National’s future is only natural, given several large-scale plant closings experienced by area residents so far this decade. In particular, the demise of Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. and its 1,400 jobs in 2001 was a blow from which the local economy still is recovering. Statewide, 184,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost since 2000, according to the Illinois Manufacturers Association.

For more than 100 years, National has been a successful company, switching from wagon manufacturing in its early days to hardware production. It now is the leading builders hardware supplier in North America, offering a huge variety of products, including garage door hardware, hinges, braces, brackets, plates, door latches, hooks, fasteners, magnets and planthanging hardware.

Though privately owned, National shouldered a leadership role in the business community as the company prospered and grew over the years. Along with employing approximately 700 people locally, the

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

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Newly made hinges hang from hooks at National Manufacturing’s factory during the company’s centennial celebration in 2001. An SVM editorial on Oct. 2, 2005, spoke of the uncertainty surrounding the company’s future after its proposed sale to Stanley Works. National’s plants in Sterling and Rock Falls were closed in 2011 in a cost-cutting move after company has paid thousands of dollars in real estate taxes to the benefit of local schools and governments in Whiteside and Lee counties.

Wages paid to employees, and in turn spent by them, have had a positive ripple effect through the local economy. ...

Under new ownership, what can we expect for National and its employees? At this point, Stanley’s purchase of National appears to be a good thing. Stanley is a $3 billion company with net earnings last year of $367 million and a string of 20 acquisitions since 1997. It employs 16,000 people worldwide.

The company is interested in National, according to Tim Perra, a Stanley spokesman, because it is a “premier brand,” adding, “National grows our hardware business, and it helps us diversify our customer base.”

Stanley’s purchase last year of CST/Berger in Watseka offers hope.

The Illinois plant south of Chicago not only has stayed open, [but] its number of employees has risen 10 percent.

With both companies’ boards of directors having approved the sale, the decision awaits a vote by National’s shareholders, which is expected by the end of the year.

Should that vote be affirmative, what would a best-case scenario be? We hope for retention of all current jobs at National’s local sites with appropriate benefits, plus an influx of new capital from Stanley to help fuel National’s growth plan.

What an opportunity that would be for the company and our area. – Oct. 2, 2005

Disaster victims get helping hand As a rule, Americans are among the world’s most kind, generous and caring people. Residents of the Sauk Valley exemplify this attitude.

Should anyone require

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proof, just look at the response to recent natural disasters at home and abroad.

Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region on Aug. 29, causing unprecedented destruction and hundreds of deaths. Hurricane Rita’s arrival in Texas and Louisiana Sept. 23-24 completed Mother Nature’s onetwo punch at the region.

The only thing more overwhelming than these disasters has been Americans’ responses to them in general – and Sauk Valley residents’ responses in particular.

Support flowed from our region toward the hurricane zone early on, and 5 weeks later, it’s still coming.

Just listen to what happened locally over the weekend: A rural Morrison woman organized a “Rockin’ the Rafters Here to the Bayou” fundraiser Saturday to raise money for the Red Cross and the Animal Humane Society.

A three-part fundraiser held Saturday in Dixon raised money for the Red Cross through a festival at ShopKo, a silent auction and a music concert featuring the Nelson Brothers.

The village president of Franklin Grove, Bob Logan, is spearheading Operation New Hope, the village’s effort to help Pearlington, Mississippi, a small town almost completely wiped out by Katrina. Logan’s group departed Friday to haul supplies to Pearlington, with plans to stay 2 weeks to provide help. …

In coming months, the relief and rebuilding will continue to test Americans’ will to help friends in need. Based on what we’ve seen here in the Sauk Valley, we’re confident that Americans will pass that test with flying colors. – Oct. 3, 2005

In 1928, Frank Capra made a silent movie called “The Power of the Press.”

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. played Clem Rogers, an ambitious cub reporter hungry for a scoop. He gets more than he bargained for when his big story implicates the mayor’s daughter – who just happens to be Clem’s girlfriend – in a murder.

In the end, the heroic journalist lands the story and the girl, and exposes political chicanery to boot. The film was selected in 2005 by the United States National Film Registry to be preserved by the Library of Congress because it was “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

WE’RE A LONG WAY from the age of silent movies, and the power of the press is being greatly affected by the changing media landscape.

“As news coverage democratizes and as producers proliferate, the fabled ‘power of the press’ may diminish,” warned Carl Session Stepp, University of Maryland journalism professor, in a recent article in American Journalism Review.

“Without that power, how will news organizations stand up for journalists, such as those pushed

THE WEEK, WHICH this year runs Oct. 4-10, is a chance to remind our communities of what newspapers mean to them, by editorializing about our watchdog role, touting our coverage of local government and politics, and reiterating our commitment to providing reliable community information and public notice.

Of course, maintaining the power of the press doesn’t end with National Newspaper Week. It’s a year-round priority. We all know the power of the press is still a force to be reckoned with across this nation.

Note to readers: Jack McElroy is editor of the Knoxville News Sentinel and president of the Tennessee Press Association.

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Help local pantry by donating food on Wednesday DELORES KNESS Dixon

The Community Food Pantry of Dixon would like to express gratitude to the generous people who donated cash and groceries to the pantry during the Grand Detour Art Festival on Sept. 13.

We collected 1,000 pounds of food and $1,003 in cash. We are very grateful to the staff of the festival and our volunteers.

The Newman Central Catholic High School students will embark on their annual food drive in hopes of stocking the local food pantries. Students are hoping to make a difference and give back to the community.

The date is Wednesday to pick up non-perishable

“A free press is the unsleeping guardian of every other right that free men prize.”

Editorials represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

around by police in Ferguson, Missouri, or targeted abroad by terrorists?

Or against the Obama administration’s backward policies on leaks and secrecy?”

Those sorts of questions are why the theme of the 2015 National Newspaper Week – “The Power of the Press” – is so relevant.

This year is the 75th anniversary of National Jack Newspaper McElroy Week. It was created in 1940 by the Newspaper Association Managers as a time to celebrate the newspaper industry.

Winston Churchill, British prime minister, 1940

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food items. Residents are asked to leave the food items on their front steps, and students will come by to pick them up. All food collected in Dixon will stay in Dixon.

The need is great, but with your continued support and our dedicated volunteers, we are fighting hunger and giving hope.

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Wife’s snooping reveals a lack of trust Dear Abby, My wife used the search feature for the Ashley Madison emails and discovered an old account I had signed up for late one night, before we were together.

I had forgotten all about it. When she brought it up, I panicked and lied because I was embarrassed, but immediately told her what it was.

She was upset, but I explained the situation and that I hadn’t even thought about it since we have been together.

Now, I feel hurt that she didn’t trust me and felt the need to check, using the excuse that she was checking because “some emails were hacked.” But she didn’t check hers, just mine. I am upset that

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

she checked, as I have never done anything to deserve this. How do I get over it without starting a huge fight? I am now more irritable and closed off, and this is hurting our marriage.

– Hurt in Pennsylvania Dear Hurt, Rather than avoid a fight, tell your wife how hurt you are that she felt

she needed to check up on you, and insist this be discussed with the help of a licensed marriage counselor so you can both lay your cards on the table. You need to understand why your first instinct was to lie to her, and she needs to level with you about why she felt compelled to see if you were in that database. There are times when a confrontation can be healthy, and this might be one of them.

Dear Abby, Our beautiful, talented teen daughter started cutting herself several years ago. She is getting help for her depression and the bullying that contributed to it, but she no sooner lets one set of cuts heal than she makes

more. Sometimes I think she does it to try to limit people’s expectations of her.

Abby, we talked to her about drugs, sex, distracted driving, all the things we thought were important, but cutting wasn’t even on our radar!

We have now learned cutting involves more than 14 percent of young girls, and to some degree is a social issue, in that they learn about cutting as a coping mechanism from each other. At a young age, it can seem exciting, edgy and rebellious – even a way to “fit in” with a group.

Please advise other parents to talk to their children about this and, please, ask for feedback from people who are former cutters. She might

listen to what they have to say, as opposed to her dumb old parents.

– Heartbroken Mom from Anywhere Dear Heartbroken, If your daughter is under a doctor’s care and continuing to harm herself, it’s time to consult another one because this one hasn’t addressed the root of her problem. If readers who have conquered a cutting addiction would like to chime in on this, I will either print their comments or forward them to you.

Dear Abby, A few days before my boss’s wife gave birth, her father was tragically killed in an airplane

accident. I want to congratulate my boss and his wife on the birth of their daughter, but I also want to pay respects to her father’s passing.

What is the etiquette in this case?

– Happy and Sad in Italy Dear Happy and Sad, The most diplomatic approach would be to send your congratulations and your condolences separately rather than try to combine them.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Tuesday, Oct. 6 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, 815499-4866.

Sisters in Christ, 9 a.m., Congregational Church, 1602 13th Ave., Rock Falls.

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St. Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.- noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-626-3467.

Weight Watchers, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Commodities, 10 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m. to noon, Heritage Center, 106 S. Broad St., Lanark, 800-541-5479.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, women’s; 7:30 p.m., open, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, St. Paul Lutheran

Church, 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon.

Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Public welcome.

Sterling Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, tradition; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Low Vision Group, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 2-5 p.m., 101 W. Second St., Dixon. Appointment: 815-284-9555.

Kids Coping With Cancer, 3:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Yoga, 5 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-8321.

Regional Workforce Partnership Board Subcommittee electronic meeting, 5-7 p.m., Sterling Steel, 101 Ave. K, STerling, 815-224-7930.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

Twin City Educational Scholarship Board meeting, 6 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling, 815-6257237.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-622-2820.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, 606 Brown Ave., Ashton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step, 304 Seventh Ave. W, Lyndon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners, 7 p.m., closed; 8 p.m., closed, First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave., Sterling.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 7 p.m., open, As Bill Sees It, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Rock Falls Eastern Star, 8 p.m., 117 Second, Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., home meeting, closed, call 815-284-2589.

Al-Anon and Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, All Saints Lutheran Church, 624 Luther Drive, Byron.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting,

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

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

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

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

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

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815564-2145.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Church of Christ, 346 Chicago Ave., Savanna, 800-541-5479.

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

Medicare fraud presentation, 10:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 3:30 p.m.,

closed; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 7779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

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

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

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

Woodworkers, 12:15 p.m.., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

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

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

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

Pearl, a self-esteem support

group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

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

St., Dixon.

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

Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Scrabble, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Lanark City Park, 200 W. Claremore St., Lanark. Rain or shine.

Dixon Coin Club, coin grading, 6 p.m., and auction, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-535-8427.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Oct. 5 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Kings on Corner card game, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Situation Room, 10 a.m.,

Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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

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

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

Friendly Mexican Train dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Tampico Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Reagan Park, Main and Glassburn streets, Tampico, 815718-0818.

Tacos, 4-8 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925 Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-2883557.

Loaves and Fishes, 5-6 p.m., Holloway Center, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon, 815-284-7719. A free, hot meal for the needy.

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Sauk Valley Chess Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling; 815-622-8838.

Tuesday, Oct. 6 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Kings on Corner card game, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Bingo and doughnuts, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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DRUNKEN DRIVING

Estimates questioned in cases Technique gauges blood-alcohol level at time of crash on level when read CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) – The way prosecutors see it, Oneil Sharpe Jr. was drunk when he raced down a Long Island highway at nearly 100 mph this summer and slammed into a car carrying a family home from a church gathering, causing a fiery wreck that killed a father and his two children.

Sharpe’s blood-alcohol reading, taken about 4 hours later, was 0.06 percent – below the legal threshold of 0.08.

But he was still charged with drunken driving and vehicular homicide because a forensic technique estimated that his blood-alcohol level at the time of the crash actually was 0.12.

That technique, known as “retrograde extrapolation,” has been used to win convictions nationwide for decades, but has increasingly come under scrutiny by drunken-driving experts as an unreliable measure of a person’s intoxication.

Some defense attorneys have even labeled it junk science.

“Government lawyers and puppet scientists know retrograde extrapolation is hogwash and will say so when it benefits them, but mostly they pretend otherwise because it is useful in gaining convictions,” said D. Timothy Huey, a Columbus, Ohio, attorney specializing in drunken-driving cases.

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“Retrograde extrapolation is about as scientifically reliable as astrology,” added Jonathan Manley, a former prosecutor who is representing Sharpe in the Long Island crash. “It relies on the assumption that a person’s blood-alcohol content peaked prior to the arrest without any basis to prove that.”

While there are no national statistics to document the use of retrograde extrapolation, prosecutors in many states, including New York, North Carolina, Michigan, Colorado and Illinois, have offered evidence of estimated intoxication levels at trial. But courts in some other states have severely

restricted its use, requiring prosecutors to use only the blood-alcohol readings taken at the time of a person’s arrest.

“The general rule in virtually every state is that it is up to a jury to decide its relevance,” said attorney Patrick Barone, who has written a textbook titled “Defending Drinking Drivers” and teaches a class at Western Michigan University’s law school that includes a 2-hour lecture on retrograde extrapolation.

“I challenge it every time it comes up,” Barone said. “Juries are too frequently bedazzled by science because science as a whole is not well understood or taught.”

AP

Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota points to a photograph Aug. 27 of the aftermath of a deadly automobile accident on New York’s Long Island, during a news conference in Happague, New York. In the prosecution of the man charged with the accident, the District Attorney’s Office is employing a forensic technique that estimates a person’s blood alcohol content at the time of an offense, based on its level at the time it was read.

VW POLLUTION

Analysis: Decision to dodge deadly Emissions cause of 5 to 20 deaths a year, statistics show

AP

Vivian Gilmer, 84, asks about the safety equipment on the zip line Sept. 28 at Radical Ropes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as part of Active Aging Week.

Injuries from zip line accidents have soared along with the popularity, a study of U.S. emergency room data shows.

Popularity soars, as does injuries, new study shows CHICAGO (AP) – Injuries from zip line accidents have soared along with the popularity of an activity that hurtles riders through the air, sometimes at dizzying heights above ground, a study of U.S. emergency room data shows.

Over 16 years, nearly 17,000 people were treated for zip line-related injuries including broken bones, cuts and sprains; most occurred in the last 4 years of the 1997-2012 study. It’s the first national look at zip line injuries and highlights a need for better regulation and uniform safety standards, the researchers say.

The study was published today in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Deaths were not included – there have been at least six nationwide this year, most from falls.

The study The researchers analyzed a national injury database operated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Their study covers the early years of commercial zip lines, which now number more than 200 nationwide.

There are thousands more “amateur” zip lines, located in backyards, summer camps and schools.

Most injuries occurred at commercial courses, camps and other nonresidential places. About 30 percent were from zip lines in backyards or farms.

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Almost 12 percent of injuries resulted in hospital stays, a worrisome rate much higher than more conventional sports, said co-author Tracy Mehan of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Standards and regulation Industry groups have adopted voluntary safety standards typically involving equipment, maintenance and worker training, but they vary and are not uniformly followed.

Insurance providers generally require operators to adhere to some of these standards, and several states have adopted safety regulations. But Mehan said a uniform set of safety standards and effective oversight is needed.

Industry response Industry representatives say the study is alarmist and that zip lines are safer than driving a car.

Mike Barker, vice president of the Professional Ropes Course Association, said his group has strict safety standards that recommend that courses be routinely examined by independent inspectors.

He said reasons for injuries and deaths include user or operator error and equipment malfunction.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Volkswagen’s pollution-control chicanery has not just been victimless tinkering, killing between five and 20 people in the United States annually in recent years, according to an Associated Press statistical and computer analysis.

The software that the company admitted using to get around government emissions limits allowed VWs to spew enough pollution to cause somewhere between 16 and 94 deaths over 7 years, with the annual count increasing more recently as more of the diesels were on the road. The total cost has been well over $100 million.

That’s just in the United States. It’s likely far deadlier and costlier in Europe, where more VW diesels were sold, engineers said. Scientists and experts said the death toll in Europe could be as high as hundreds each year, though they caution that it is hard to take American health and air quality computer models and translate them to a more densely populated Europe.

“Statistically, we can’t point out who died because of this policy, but some people have

AP

Clamps hold probes in the tailpipes of a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI on Sept.

28 at the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh. The car belongs to environmental engineering student, who was allowing North Carolina State University an engineering professor Chris Frey to test the car’s emissions. Frey has been testing the VW diesels in real-world conditions, driving more than 100 miles with monitors in the car tailpipes. He found pollution 10 times higher than the federal standard, and noticed that the worst pollution came as he got on to highways and in stop-and-go traffic. died or likely died as mostly smog – that other said the lost lives a result of this,” said murky, dirty air that – valued at $8.6 milCarnegie Mellon envi- makes it hard to see lion apiece – overwhelm ronmental engineer pro- and for some people other costs such as lost fessor Peter Adams. He to breathe – but also work days or hospital calculates the cost of air amplify a deadlier, larger costs. The overall annual pollution with a sophis- problem: tiny particles of cost of the extra pollutticated computer model soot. Numerous medical ants from the VW diesels that he and the AP used studies show those tiny ranged from $40 million in its analysis. particles cause about to $170 million, environComputer software 50,000 deaths a year in mental engineering proallowed VW diesel cars the United States, most- fessors calculated. to spew between 10 to ly from heart problems.

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Accusations made that U.S. jet fighters responsible for bombing KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – The U.S. and Afghan governments vowed Sunday to jointly investigate the attack on a hospital in Kunduz that killed 22 people, as street-by-street battles continued between government forces and Taliban fighters, and officials warned of a looming humanitarian crisis for civilians trapped in the city.

Amid accusations that U.S. jet fighters were responsible for what Doctors Without Borders said was a “sustained bombing” of their trauma center in Kunduz, President Barack Obama and Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani promised investigations. Obama said he expected a full accounting of the circumstances surrounding the bombing, and that he would wait for those results before making a judgment. He said the U.S. would continue working with Afghanistan’s government and its overseas partners to promote security in Afghanistan.

Some top U.S. officials said the circumstances surrounding the incident remain murky, but others indicated the U.S. may have been responsible. Army Col. Brian Tribus, a spokesman for American forces in Afghanistan, said Saturday that a U.S. airstrike “in the Kunduz vicinity” around 2:15 a.m.

Saturday morning “may have resulted in collateral damage to a nearby medical facility.”

U.S. officials speaking on condition of anonymity said American special operations forces advising Afghan commandos in the vicinity of the hospital requested

BAGHDAD (AP) – Iraq’s Prime Minister Haidar alAbadi declared the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad open to all of his citizens for the first time in 12 years Sunday amid efforts to cut spending and appease citizens who have been protesting for basic public services.

Al-Abadi referred to the opening of the Green Zone as part of the “measures promised to our citizens, and this opening that we are witnessing points to continued plans to reform – actions which we will not back down from,” a statement from his office said, adding that al-Abadi was the first to pass through the newly opened Green Zone, or the International Zone as it is officially known.

The 4-square-mile compound on the west bank of the Tigris River was declared off-limits to the public in the wake of the 2003 U.S.-led occupation.

The complex, with its high concrete walls lined with barbed wire, and heavily guarded checkpoints, is home to several palaces

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Afghan security forces take a wounded civilian man to the hospital Saturday after a Taliban fighters’ attack, in Kunduz city, north of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Three staff from Doctors Without Borders were killed and 30 were missing after an explosion near their hospital in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz that may have been caused by a U.S. airstrike. the air support when they came under fire in Kunduz. The officials said the AC-130 gunship responded and fired on the area, but U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said it’s not certain yet whether that was what destroyed the hospital.

The officials were not authorized to discuss the incident publicly. They also said the senior U.S. military investigator is in Kunduz but hasn’t yet been able to get to the site because it continues to be a contested area between the Afghans and the Taliban militants.

Carter, speaking to reporters traveling with him on a trip to Spain, said, “The situation there is confused and complicated, so it may take some time to get the facts, but we will get the facts.”

Carter said he believes the U.S. will have better information in the coming days, once U.S.

and international investigators get access to the hospital site.

Doctors Without Borders issued a statement Sunday expressing its “clear assumption that a war crime has been committed,” after earlier saying that “all indications” were that the international coalition was responsible for the early Saturday morning bombing. While NATO maintains a significant military role in Afghanistan, airstrikes are conducted by U.S. forces.

Christopher Stokes, the charity’s general director, said the organization is demanding an independent investigation and may not be satisfied with an inquiry conducted by the U.S. and Afghan governments.

Using the organization’s French acronym, Stokes said, “MSF demands that a full and transparent investigation into the event be conducted by an inde-

pendent international body. Relying only on an internal investigation by a party to the conflict would be wholly insufficient.”

The charity said that the main hospital building in the sprawling compound, “where medical personnel were caring for patients, was repeatedly and very precisely hit during each aerial raid, while the rest of the compound was left mostly untouched.”

It earlier said that bombing had lasted an hour, and repeated calls to NATO and the U.S. military to call off the strikes had failed.

On Sunday, the organization announced that three injured hospital patients had died, bringing the total death toll to 22, including 12 hospital staffers. It earlier said that three of the dead were children in the intensive care unit. The charity also announced it was withdrawing from Kunduz.

once belonging to former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, and was turned into the administrative headquarters for the U.S.led coalition following the 2003 invasion. Today, it contains a number of residential apartment buildings and homes, including those of many senior Iraqi government officials. A number of foreign embassies are also there, including the U.S. embassy, which, at 104 acres, is the largest and most expensive embassy in the world.

The zone has continued to be a target for bombings and rockets over the years, despite the concrete walls that surround it.

A senior Green Zone security official told The Associated Press that much of the restrictions on movement inside the Green Zone will still remain in place, particularly on streets leading to high-level government buildings and embassies, including the U.S. embassy. The official spoke anonymously because he is not authorized to brief the media.

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Numbers game The Nebraska Cornhuskers football team is 2-3, which is their worst start to a season since 1995. Nebraska lost 14-13 to Illinois on Saturday in Champaign.

FOOTBALL

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE | BEARS 22, RAIDERS 20

Hopps skips Bruins past Panthers St. Bede rolls past EP in second half

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Bears kicker Robbie Gould (second from left) watches the ball as he kicks the game-winning field goal against the Raiders on Sunday in Chicago. The Bears won 22-20.

PERU – Baylee Hopps and the St. Bede Bruins scored 19 unanswered points in the second half for a 33-14 win over ErieProphetstown on Saturday.

Hopps scored all three second-half touchdowns as the Bruins ran away to the Three Rivers Mississippi victory.

Hopps also scored the Bruins’ first touchdown.

Erie-Prophetstown coach Chuck Milem was not pleased how the game got away from the Panthers in the second half.

He said the Panthers (3-3, 1-2) have to go back to the drawing board to get things straightened out for the stretch run.

He would not use the absence of senior running back Dylan Binion, who was injured in last week’s loss to Newman, as an excuse.

SKIPS CONTINUED ON B4

THREE FOR ONE Gould’s field goal gives Bears first victory

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN Associated Press

CHICAGO – As soon as Jay Cutler threw an interception, it looked like the Bears were about to follow the familiar script.

Then he and Robbie Gould rewrote the ending to give Chicago its first win under John Fox. Cutler threw for two touchdowns and redeemed himself following that interception by helping set up a 49-yard field goal

by Gould in the closing seconds Sunday, leading the Bears to a 22-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders.

“It’s a big win,” Cutler said. “Guys are excited. Coaching staff’s excited. We’ve

Inside • The Packers went into Sunday’s game with a perfect record. See if Green Bay improved to 4-0 on B5. got a good group in there.”

The Raiders (2-2) grabbed the lead on a field goal by Sebastian Janikowski with just over 2 minutes remaining set up by an interception by Charles Woodson. He picked off a pass thrown behind Martellus Bennett deep in Oakland territory.

But Cutler led Chicago (1-3) from its 20 to the Oakland 32 before Gould nailed the winner in the closing seconds.

“I was really happy to see smiles in

there,” Fox said. “I’m really happy for our fans because we haven’t exactly lit it up here at home in the first two opportunities.”

The Bears shook off two embarrassing losses, including their first shutout since 2002 last week at Seattle, to give Fox his first victory since he was hired in the offseason. The win came at the expense of Oakland coach Jack Del Rio, his defensive coordinator in Carolina and Denver. And it capped a busy week that saw Chicago trade Jared Allen to Carolina.

Derek Carr threw for 196 yards as Oakland lost after winning two in a row.

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Garrett Passmore picks up some tough running yards during Saturday’s game against St. Bede in Peru. The Panthers lost 33-14.

VOLLEYBALL | STERLING INVITE

Left-right combo for knockout Martin, Good keep teams guessing as Sterling wins invite

BY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5550 @pm222

STERLING – Like a champion boxer in a title fight, the Sterling volleyball team used a vicious combo of lefts and rights to shine in its own title fight.

Macie Good, a left-handed hitter for the Golden Warriors, was a nice complement to right-handed teammate Kaylee Martin. The two hitters helped Sterling beat MetamoPhilip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com ra in straight sets to claim the Sterling’s Rashel Robinson hits the ball Saturday during a match title at the Sterling Invite at at the Sterling Invite at Westwood Sports Complex. Sterling went Westwood Sports Complex on Saturday.

5-0 in the tournament to win the title.

SPORTS inside

Bracket winners Gold – Sterling def. Metamora Silver – Sycamore def. Dixon Bronze – Newman def.

Alleman Consolation – Prophetstown def. Peoria Christian “It was a good tournament for us,” Sterling coach Dale Dykeman said. “Dixon played us tough and took us to three sets, we got the better of Rockford Lutheran, and Metamora is a real good 3A team.”

Sterling won its pool and went on to a perfect 5-0 record. Ster-

ling had a tough road on its path to the title. The Warriors had to go through Lutheran, a team they lost to at the Metea Valley tournament earlier this season.

But the Warriors were better this time around, and beat the Crusaders in the semifinals of the Gold bracket to move on to the title match.

Alli Olson recorded 97 assists for Sterling as she worked both ends of the net and dished out kill opportunities evenly, forcing opponents to stay honest.

The team methodically worked the ball around and attacked at different parts of the net.

MLB

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Regular season ends with Cubs’ win, B2.

Notes from Week 6 games, B4.

COMBO CONTINUED ON B3

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Three figures Clayton Kershaw Dodger reaches 300 K’s for season Sunday becoming first pitcher since Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling in 2002 with 300.

Sign of times LeBron James Cavs star appears to be tiring of Tristan Thompson’s contract situation with team tweeting, “Get it done!!!!” to his friend.

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3 female journalists denied access A male usher stopped three female journalists from entering the Jaguars locker room after their loss to the Colts because they were women, asking other men if it was OK before finally allowing them inside.

Graham Watson of Yahoo Sports and Joey Chandler of the Tuscaloosa News both said on Twitter on Sunday night that they were not allowed inside the locker room after Indianapolis’ 16-13 overtime win until the usher first checked to make sure the women were allowed to enter. The women were at the game as part of the Associated Press Sports Editors sports media diversity weekend.

Public relations staffs from both the Colts and the Jaguars apologized to the women.

Bengals fan dies during game A man from Springfield, Missouri, collapsed in a restroom at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday during a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals and was pronounced dead at a hospital, a Bengals spokesman said.

The man’s identity wasn’t released, pending notification of his family. Bengals spokesman Bob Bedinghaus said the fan had some type of pre-existing medical issue.

Lynch out for today’s game against Lions The Seattle Seahawks have downgraded running back Marshawn Lynch and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane to out for Monday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.

Seattle announced the changes in status following the team’s walkthrough practice on Sunday. Lynch and Mebane had both been listed as questionable after Saturday’s final practice.

Lynch injured his hamstring late in the first half of Seattle’s 26-0 win over Chicago last Sunday.

Lynch was hurt catching a fourth-down pass just before halftime.

WNBA

Fever take Game 1 of WNBA Finals Briann January had 19 points and six assists and the Indiana Fever stole home-court advantage in the WNBA Finals with a 75-69 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Marissa Coleman added 16 points and the Fever hit all 16 of their free throws in a rematch of the 2012 finals. Indiana won Game 1 of that series as well en route to the franchise’s only championship.

Maya Moore had 27 points and 12 rebound,s and Sylvia Fowles add 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Lynx.

MLB

Ichiro pitches inning of relief Ichiro Suzuki hit 88 mph and induced a swing and miss with a breaking pitch during a one-inning relief appearance for the Marlins Sunday in their regularseason finale against the Phillies, a 7-2 loss.

The 10-time outfield Gold Glove Award winner had never pitched in a major league game before entering for the bottom of the eighth inning.

Local events

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• Galva, Mercer County at Erie Girls tennis 4:30 p.m.

• Dixon at Mendota

Volleyball 5:30 p.m.

• Faith Christian at East Moline Christian 6 p.m.

• Dixon at Mendota 7 p.m.

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Kevin Harvick celebrates in Victory Lane after Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. Harvick needed the win to avoid being eliminated from the Sprint Cup playoffs.

Way ahead of curve Harvick wins to avoid elimination; Johnson misses cut

BY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

DOVER, Del. – Kevin Harvick dominated a race he had to win to advance to the second round of NASCAR’splayoffs, while six-time champion Jimmie Johnson was eliminated from the field.

Harvick led 354 laps Sunday at Dover International Speedway and earned the third automatic berth in the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field. Harvick was mired in 15th in the standings and had to win to keep his title defense alive.

“Never quit. That’s why right here, guys,” Harvick said over the

Out of Chase • Jamie McMurray • Jimmie Johnson • Paul Menard • Clint Bowyer radio as he took the checkered flag.

Johnson entered fifth in the standings and, with 10 career wins at Dover, seemed a lock to advance. His No. 48 Chevrolet was forced off the track for 36 laps with a torn rear axle seal, and he plummeted in the standings.

Jamie McMurray, Paul Menard and Clint Bowyer also were eliminated as the Chase field was sliced from 16 to 12. Dale Earnhardt Jr. tied with

McMurray in points and earned the final spot on a tiebreaker.

Four more drivers will be eliminated in the next three-race segment that starts next week at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth had already earned berths in the next round with wins in the first two Chase races. Carl Edwards also advanced along with Joey Logano, Ryan Newman, Kurt Busch, Brad Keselowski, Martin Truex Jr., Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch.

Truex survived after he was sent to the rear for the field after his team

made an unapproved adjustment to the right rear after inspection.

Gordon’s drive for a fifth championship is still alive in his final season.

Harvick did all that was needed in the No. 4 Chevrolet and pulled off another victory in a must-win Chase race.

He was eighth out of eight teams and had to win last season at Phoenix International Raceway to advance into the championship finale. He won the race, then won it all the next week when his second straight checkered flag gave him the highest finish among four championship drivers to earn the crown.

On the tube TV listings

Today College volleyball 8 a.m.

• Rutgers at Purdue, BTN

NFL 7:15 p.m.

• Lions at Seahawks, ESPN

Tuesday College soccer 8 a.m.

• Men, Northwestern at Maryland, BTN

Golf 9:30 p.m.

• Presidents Cup, Day 1, at Incheon City, South Korea, TGC

MLB playoffs 7 p.m.

• AL Wild Card game, Astros at Yankees, ESPN

MLB ROUNDUP

NBA preseason

Bags packed for Pittsburgh

• Bucks at Bulls, CSN

Cubs will play Pirates on Wednesday in wild-card game

• Finals, game 2, Indiana at Minnesota, ESPN2

By the Associated Press

The Chicago Cubs gathered around televisions in the Miller Park clubhouse to catch the end of the Reds-Pirates game after beating Milwaukee for their eighth straight win.

Next stop for the Cubs: Pittsburgh.

“We’re going to the ‘Burgh,” manager Joe Maddon proclaimed following his team’s 3-1 win Sunday over the Brewers in the regular season finale.

Entering their first postseason since 2008, the Cubs are brimming with confidence even if they must still head to PNC Park for the NL wild card game on Wednesday.

Chicago ended the regular season with a three-game sweep in Milwaukee. Maddon set a franchise record for most wins in his first year with the Cubs with 97.

Starter Dan Haren (119) allowed three hits and a walk in six innings.

Anthony Rizzo had a two-run single with the bases loaded in the first to reach a career-high 101 RBIs on the season.

Braves sweep Cardinals: The St. Louis

Cardinals enter the postseason with 100 wins — and a 27-inning scoreless streak for

7 p.m.

WNBA playoffs 7 p.m.

On this date October 5 1985 • Eddie Robinson becomes college football’s winningest coach as Grambling beats Prairie View A&M 27-7 for his 324th career victory, one more than Paul “Bear” Bryant.

2001 • Barry Bonds sets a new mark for home runs in a single season, hitting Nos. 71 and 72, but the Giants are eliminated from the playoffs with an 11-10 loss to the Dodgers.

AP

The Cubs’ Quintin Berry is tagged out at home by the Brewers Martin Maldonado during Sunday’s game in Milwaukee. Berry tried to score from third on a ball hit by Starlin Castro. The Cubs won 3-1.

2015 playoffs Wild-Card round • Astros (Keuchel 20-8) at Yankees (Tanaka 12-7), 7:08 p.m. Tuesday (ESPN) • Cubs (Arrieta 22-6) at Pirates (Cole (19-8), 7:08 p.m. Wednesday (TBS) AL Division series • Yankees/Astros at Royals, Thursday • Rangers at Blue Jays, Thursday NL Divison series • Cubs/Pirates at Cardinals, Friday • Mets at Dodgers, Friday their batters.

Matt Wisler pitched four-hit ball over 8 2/3 innings, and the Braves beat St. Louis 2-0 in Game 2 in Atlanta. St. Louis was held to seven hits in the doublehead-

er, which included a 6-0 loss to Shelby Miller in the first game that ended Miller’s 24-start winless streak. The Braves won 4-0 Friday.

St. Louis, which won its third straight NL

Central title, opens the Division Series at home Friday against the Cubs or Pittsburgh.

Tigers 6, White Sox 0: The White Sox mus-

tered little offense during their final game of 2015, a recurring theme throughout the season.

With several starters resting, the White Sox had three hits in their 12th shutout in a loss to Detroit in Chicago.

Chicago struggled on offense and defense in particular this season.

The White Sox finished last in runs scored in the AL and 13th among 15 teams for errors.

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Warriors golf fifth at LP Sterling swimming second at UT; Dixon soccer falls

By SVM Sports Staff

Ryan Blackburn shot an 83 as the Sterling boys golf team placed fifth in the medium division of the LaSalle-Peru Invite.

Sycamore won the divison with a 329 to win the divison. Nick Ceruzzi added an 86, Nic Olds had an 87, and Nate Olson had an 88.

Bureau Valley fired a 407, led by Spencer Marquez’s 98. The Storm placed fifth in the small-school division.

Corbin Walsh (101), Colton Novotny (103) and Garrett Pistole (105) counted toward Bureau Valley’s team score, and Jay Norden (109) and Allan Kerber (113) also played.

Boys soccer

Guilford 2, Dixon 0: The Dukes

were shut out in a nonconference loss at A.C. Bowers Field.

Faith 3rd at NICC tournament: The Falcons went 1-1 at the conference tournament in Grand Detour, falling 6-5 to Quad City Christian in the semifinals before beating Fulton Unity 5-4 in the third-place match.

Ben Babler and Louis Throw each scored a pair of goals in the semifinal loss, with Babler adding two assists. Drew Robertson chipped in a goal and an assist.

In the consolation victory, Ben Bierdeman scored four goals, and Devin Johnson tacked on another for Faith.

Girls swimming

Sterling second at United Township: The Golden Warriors finished

with 264 points to take second at the five-team Panther Sprint Clas-

Saturday’s stars Sarah Smith, Faith volleyball, named NICC MVP Ben Bierdeman, Faith soccer, 4 goals in NICC third-place match Kerry Mullen, Sterling swimming, 1 win sic in East Moline.

United Township won the meet with 544 points. Morrison (151) was fourth, and Newman (15) was fifth.

Sterling sprinter Kerry Mullen took first in the 100-yard freestyle, touching in 59.66 seconds; she was the only swimmer to finish under 1 minute. Mullen also finished second in the 50 freestyle, and her time of 26.18 would have been a meet record if not for United Township’s Jessica Amyette’s winning time of 25.89.

Morrison’s Emily Wallander took fourth in the 100 free (1:08.13), and Nicole Hess was fourth in the 250 free (3:01.21).

Girls tennis

Comets compete in Quad Cities: Newman had a pair of doubles

team finish 2-1 at the Rock Island Gold Invite.

The duos of Emily Long and Erin Vits (No. 1 doubles), and Audrey Melton and Maddy Jacobs (No. 2 doubles) both won the consolation bracket. Long and Vits beat Princeton and Galesburg and lost to Geneseo, while Melton and Jacobs beat Galesburg at Rock Island and lost to Auburn.

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Pasley and Amber Long went 1-2, defeating Rock Island but falling to Princeton and Auburn. Margaret Smith fared the same at No. 1 singles, beating Galesburg but losing to Alleman and Geneseo.

Makayla Murphy went 0-3 at No. 2 singles, dropping matches to Rock Island, Princeton and Auburn.

Volleyball

Rockets 6th at Riverton: The Rock

Falls volleyball team went 3-2 at the Riverton tournament this weekend.

Rock Falls dropped a game to Lincoln in three sets in pool play, before beating Illini Central and Athens.

The Rockets then beat West Central 25-15, 25-10, before falling to Mount Zion 25-16, 18-25, 13-15 in the fifth-place match.

Bailey O’Brien had 48 kills and 48 digs. Sydney Arickx had 30 kills.

Sydney Young led Rock Falls with 45 digs, while Annie Austin had 42 assists and 15 digs. Alexis Herrera added 39 assists.

Falcons take NICC title: Faith Christian won a pair of matches at its conference tournament in Grand Detour, beating Fulton Unity 25-18, 25-11 in the semifinals before rallying to top Quad City Christian 25-27, 25-20, 25-23 in the championship match.

Sarah Smith had 19 kills and 10 blocks in the two matches, and earned conference MVP honors for the Falcons (24-5). Kelsey Leach finished with 11 kills, 14 aces and 17 assists en route to a first-team allconference selection. Megan Hill had six digs, and was named honorable mention all-conference.

Rockets run to third in Freeport Hamblen first for Rock Falls; Sterling boys, girls run in Peoria

By SVM Sports Staff

Brayden Hamblen and Seth Williams finished 1-3 to lead the Rock Falls Rockets to third place at the 12-team Freeport Invite on Saturday.

Hamblen clocked a 15:05, and Williams’ time was 15:15; he came into the chute hot on the heels of race runner-up Matthew Richtman of Kaneland, who also finished in 15:15.

Kaneland won the team title with 37 points, followed by Monroe, Wisconsin (54) and the Rockets (103). Sterling’s split squad was 11th (278), and Oregon also competed but did not field a full team.

Zack Hawkins led the Hawks in 63rd place (18:31), and Terrance Bruce paced the Golden Warriors in 66th (18:39).

Sterling 8th in Peoria:

Led by Jake Gebhardt’s fourth-place finish, the Golden Warriors ran to eighth in the 1A/2A race at the 35-team Peoria Invite at Detweiller Park.

Gebhardt clocked a 15:11.54, 17 seconds behind winner Jack Franklin of Normal U-High (14:54.31).

Dewey Landis added a 12th-place finish for Sterling in 15:21.58.

Sterling scored 262 points as a team. Normal U-High won the title with 119, well ahead of runner-up Peoria Notre Dame’s 153.

Dixon 13th in Lockport: The Dukes scored

336 points to place 13th at the 24-team Locktoberfest Invite.

Collin Grady led the Dukes with a time of 16:50, good for 41st place. Blain Masterson added a 52nd-place finish in 17:01.

Whitney Young won the team title with 73 points, 15 fewer than Buffalo Grove, which had the individual winner in Kevin Salvano (15:34).

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ABOVE: Sterling’s Jay Borum spikes the ball Saturday during the Warriors’ match against Metamora. Sterling went 5-0 at the tournament to clinch the championship.

BELOW: Sterling libero Jamy Trancoso bumps the ball on Saturday.

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“Our tempo was good,” Dykeman said. “We played fast. We were able to work pin to pin. Macie has a strong left, and Kaylee was good today. We wanted to make teams decide which one they wanted to defend, and we kept [opposing teams] out of the middle.”

It’s something the Warriors practice often, and it all came together over the five-match stretch.

And with Olson doing her thing, and Martin, Good and Jay Borum smashing kills, it almost wasn’t fair.

Martin finished with 58 kills and six aces, while Borum added 26 kills and seven aces.

“It was good to see us play well,” Borum said.

“We saw some tough teams here, and we battled all day. It felt good to beat Rockford Lutheran, because they got us before.

“We were working well together, and Alli Olson set everything for us and we attacked quick.”

Dixon finished second to Sterling in Pool C, after taking the Warriors to a third set before Sterling

ultimately won 20-12, 13-20, 15-8. The Duchesses beat Morrison in the semifinal of the Silver bracket and lost to Sycamore in the title match.

Dixon finished 3-2.

“We played good, but we just couldn’t finish it out against Sycamore,” Dixon senior Kacey Koch said. “It’s nice to know that teams respect us, because you don’t want to be known as a team that other teams can walk all over.

“We took Sterling to three games, and I think that shows how we can play with anybody at a tournament that has so many good schools.”

Morrison placed second in Pool D, losing only to Lutheran, and went on to finish third in the Silver bracket after beating DeKalb. Newman beat Alleman to win the Bronze bracket after finishing third in Pool B. Bureau Valley took third in Pool A, and went on to a fourth-place finish in the Bronze bracket after a loss to Rochelle.

Prophetstown was fourth in the tough Pool C, and was the champion of the consolation bracket at the 16-team tournament.

Storm senior Yulian Osorio clocked a season-best 17:12.9 as the lone BV runner in the varsity race at the Elmwood-Brimfield Invite.

Osorio placed 22nd, while BV took second as a team in the freshsoph race. El PasoGridley’s Hunter Cobbley won the varsity race in 15:55.0, while host Elmwood-Brimfield squeaked out a 79-80 victory over El Paso-Gridley in the team standings.

Girls cross country

Dixon 3rd at Freeport:

The Duchesses had four runners finish in the top 20 to place third at the 11-team Freeport Invite.

Saturday’s stars Brayden Hamblen, RF cross country, won Freeport Invite Jake Gebhardt, Sterling cross country, 4th at 35-team Peoria Invite Maggie McPherson, Sterling cross country, 4th at 25-team Peoria Invite Aira Goral, Dixon cross country, 5th at 11-team Freeport Invite Aira Goral was fifth in 18:55.14, and Mekenzie Harden was sixth in 18:55.86 to lead the Duchesses, who also had a 13th from Leah Drengenberg (19:33.33) and an 18th from Hallie Nelson (19:57.39). Katie Binkley rounded out the team scoring in 21st place (20:10.30).

Dixon scored 63 points to finish behind Kaneland and Boylan, who tied with 61; Kaneland won the sixth-runner tiebreaker. Sterling’s split squad was ninth (260), Rock Falls took 10th (278), and Oregon was 11th (303).

Michaela Busch paced the Rockets in 38th place (21:12), while Mackenzie Barnhart led the Golden Warriors in 42nd (21:16).

Mayra Nava-Moyotl placed 60th (22:55) for the Hawks.

Sterling 6th in Peoria:

Maggie McPherson’s fourth-place finish propelled the Golden Warriors to sixth in 1A/2A race at the 25-team Peoria Invite at Detweiller Park.

McPherson’s time of 18:06.11 was fewer than 4 seconds behind thirdplace Jenna Schwartz of Waterloo (18:02.42).

Peoria Notre Dame’s Maryjeanne Gilbert won in 16:32.44.

Megan Barnhart added a 19th-place finish for Sterling in 18:40.27. The Warriors scored 184 points; Chicago Mount Carmel edged Peoria Notre Dame 110-113 for the team title.

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not field a full team at the Elmwood-Brimfield Invite, as only four runners competed.

Heather Williams led the way in 39th with a time of 21:47.5, while Hannah Williams was 66th in 23:02.5.

Nateleigh Nugent (86th, 23:49.1) and Marissa Mungia (94th, 24:10.3) also ran in the race.

Annawan-Wethersfield’s Olivia Draminski won the race in 18:50.7, while Eureka beat Annawan-Wethersfield 60-69 for the team title.

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Football Saturday’s result at Peru

ST. BEDE 33, ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN 14 EP SB First downs 12 15 Total yards 272 270 Rushes-yards 44-272 22-236 Passing yards 0 34 Passing (C-A-I) 0-3-2 4-8-0 Fumbles-lost 4-1 3-1 Punts-average 5-17.6 3-28.0 Erie-P’town 6 8 0 0 — 14 St. Bede 0 14 12 7 — 33 First quarter EP – Phillip Coers 1 run (run failed), 2:23 Second quarter SB – Baylee Hopps 3 run (Nathan Bartley kick), 10:15 SB – Bryant Eustice 12 run (Bartley kick), 6:10 EP – Coers 52 run (Coers run), :34.7 Third quarter SB – Hopps 20 pass from Eustice (kick blocked), 5:33 Fourth quarter SB – Hopps 29 run (pass failed), 11:50 SB – Hopps 7 run (Bartley kick), 2:22 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – EP: Garrett Passmore 21-99, Coers 10-65, Kody Wetzell 3-56, Jack Bauer 8-48, Jared Forward 2-4. SB: Hopps 27-151, Eustice 11-60, Szcepaniak 7-25.

PASSING – EP: Coers 0-3-2-0 yards. SB: Eustice 4-8-0-34 yards.

RECEIVING – SB: Sapp 3-14, Hopps 1-20.

Records: Erie-Prophetstown 3-3 (1-2 TRAC Mississippi), St. Bede 4-2 (3-1) Friday’s late box scores at Sherrard

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Morrison’s Joey Brackemeyer dives to try and make a reception during the fourth quarter of the Mustangs’ home loss to Fulton. It was the second win in a row for the Steamers in the Wooden Shoe Bowl series.

Some Wooden Shoe facts Fulton streak up to two over Morrison; Polo shows depth

BY SVM SPORTS STAFF sports@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555

Morrison and Fulton played for the Wooden Shoe for the 39th time in the series on Friday when the teams met at Bud Cole Field.

The Steamers won 42-16 to take home the trophy for the second consecutive year.

The Mustangs kept the trophy for 10 consecutive years from 20042013. It was the longest streak during the series.

Fulton won it back in last season’s 42-0 win.

The two teams began playing for the trophy in 1977, and Morrison holds a 27-12 lead in the series.

No drop-off: Polo was dominant for 48 minutes in a 57-0 win against Milledgeville on Friday, in part because of the play of its reserves.

Second-teamers played the entire second half against the Missiles, and were able to build on a

44-0 halftime lead. Tristen Aguilar, one of the few defensive starters who played the majority of the game, had a pair of second-half fumble recoveries to help preserve the shutout, the Marcos’ fourth in six games.

Aguilar, a speedy junior, doesn’t get too many carries in a crowded Polo backfield, but showed what he is capable of with an 84-yard TD run late in the contest, pulling away from the Missiles’ secondary in the process.

“We don’t even consider them second-teamers necessarily,” Polo coach Andrew Hofer said. “We have some great practices, we have a very good scout team, and those guys deserve just as much playing time as some of our starters do. We feel like our backups could give a lot of teams a run for their money. The depth’s nice to have.”

Their touchdown too: Sterling’s four touchdowns in its 28-7 win at Ottawa were all runs up the mid-

dle. Aside from Sterling Thornton’s 2-yard score, not too much contact was made by the Pirate defense against Andrew Spaulding or Latrelle Vaughn during their scoring runs.

Spaulding saw big holes made by his team’s offensive line twice, running the ball in from 60 yards both times.

“I just went out there and did what I needed to do to get the win,” Spaulding said. “It was a great team win tonight.”

Vaughn’s touchdown came after a 22-minute drought of not finding the end zone. He saw an opening and punched through from 25 yards out.

“I trusted in my line,” Vaughn said. “I knew that they knew the situation, and I knew that they had to do what they had to do to get the job done. I definitely took the handoff with confidence, and I knew my line was going to have to do what they needed to do to get me to where I needed to be.”

BUREAU VALLEY 63, SHERRARD 27 BV S First downs 25 11 Total yards 744 282 Rushes-yards 43-555 42-275 Passing yards 189 7 Passing (C-A-I) 8-15-1 1-8-1 Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-yards 7-55 4-35 Punts-average 0-0.0 3-24.0 BV 14 21 21 7 — 63 Sherrard 14 0 6 7 — 27 First quarter BV – Will Konneck 69 pass from Drake Davis (pass good), 11:16 BV – Konneck 7 run (run failed), 6:11 S – Viager 49 run (kick failed), 4:32 S – Corken 104 interception return (run good), 2:04 Second quarter BV – Bryan Herr 38 pass from Davis (run good), 10:51 BV – Konneck 6 run (run failed), 2:17 BV – Konneck 29 run (kick good), 1:50 Third quarter BV – Konneck 37 run (kick good), 8:56 BV – Caje Peterson 3 run (kick good), 2:18 S – McAtee 42 run (kick failed), 1:02 BV – Konneck 86 run (kick good), :37 Fourth quarter S – McAtee 9 run (kick good), 5:44 BV – Konneck 89 run (kick good), 5:24 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – BV: Konneck 27-462, Peterson 5-33, Davis 6-31, Gailen Gibson 4-27, Hunter Schoff 1-2. Sherrard: McAtee 21-136, Viager 7-79, Ryner 10-46, Lampo 4-14.

PASSING – BV: Davis 8-15-1-189 yards.

Sherrard: Lampo 1-8-1-7 yards.

RECEIVING – BV: Herr 3-66, Jay Edlefson 3-39, Konneck 2-84. Sherrard: McAtee 1-7.

Records: Bureau Valley 3-3, Sherrard 0-6 at Lanark

DAKOTA 58, EASTLAND-PEARL CITY 24 D EPC First downs 25 12 Total yards 515 241 Rushes-yards 53-401 38-139 Passing yards 114 102 Passing (C-A-I) 6-8-0 4-10-1 Fumbles-lost 4-2 2-0 Penalties-yards 6-70 6-41 Punts-average 0-0.0 4-33.2 Dakota 16 14 16 12 — 58 EPC 8 8 0 8 — 27 First quarter D – Matthew Holste 11 pass from Blake Schlueter (Gregory Krulas run), 6:39 EPC – Brighton Haverland 79 pass from D.J. Heeren (Keegan Schubert run), 4:57 D – Jared Packer 1 run (Holste run), 1:49 Second quarter EPC – Haverland 20 pass from Haverland (Schubert run), 10:29 D – Holste 28 run (run failed), 8:30 D – Packer 56 run (Holste run), 3:17 Third quarter D – Samson Wilkins 15 run (Schuleter pass), 10:17 D – Holste 6 run (Schlueter pass), 6:17 Fourth quarter D – Krulas 3 run (run failed), 11:19 EPC – Joe Sherriff 1 run (Peyton Clouse pass from Heeren), 3:55 D – Wilkins 1 run (run failed), :42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Dakota: Packer 14-151, Krulas 15-115, Holste 12-72, Wilkins 4-38, Samuel Paruszkiewicz 2-17, Derrick Quick 3-15, Hunter Knox 1-1, Schlueter 2-(minus-8). EPC: Schubert 9-44, Clouse 13-42, Heeren 6-30, Merrick Misiewicz 6-21, Sherriff 4-12.

PASSING – Dakota: Schlueter 6-8-0-114 yards. EPC: Heeren 4-10-1-102 yards.

RECEIVING – Dakota: Casey Brockhausen 3-41, Holste 2-33, Packer 1-40. EPC: Haverland 2-95, Clouse 2-7.

Records: EPC 0-6 (0-5 NUIC NW), Dakota 5-1 (5-1)

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The Erie-Prophetstown defense strips St. Bede’s Baylee Hopps of the ball during Saturday’s game in Peru.

The Panthers lost the Three Rivers Mississippi game 33-14.

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“They were more physical than us,” Milem said.

“They were a better football team than us, and it doesn’t help when we’re undisciplined for the entirety of the game.

Right now I’m not into excuses and things like that.

“I’m into our kids not playing disciplined football, and that’s on me and our coaching staff.

That’s what we’re going to get to, just talking about doing the little things right, because we’re not doing them right now.”

St. Bede coach Jim Eustice acknowledged the Panthers were not

the same team without Binion.

“That was one of the things we had kind of wondered all week.”

Eustice said. “You have to defend a system. I’m sure it would have been a lot more difficult for us had they had him.

No question about that.

He’s an incredible running back.”

Even still, Erie-Prophetstown matched the Bruins offensively, tallying 272 net yards, all via the rush. But after getting a 52-yard touchdown run on the option by quarterback Phillip Coers to close out the first half to tie the score, they did not score again.

Coers also struck for a 1-yard run to give ErieProphetstown a 6-0 lead

with 2:12 left in the first quarter.

The Panthers had no answer for Hopps.

The senior back scored on a 3-yard touchdown to give the Bruins a 7-6 lead at the 10:58 mark of the second quarter.

He scored on a 20-yard pass from quarterback Bryant Eustice to give the Bruins a 20-14 lead with 5:33 to play in the third quarter.

Hopps added a pair of TD runs (29, 7) in the fourth quarter.

“The linemen were opening up the holes. I was just reading and running,” Hopps said.

The win was a pivotal one for the Bruins (4-2, 3-1), who are starting to get healthy just in time for the final

playoff push.

“It was awesome, going 4-2 instead of 3-3. Sets the momentum for the remainder of the year now,” Hopps said. “We’re getting healthy, so that really helps a lot. We’re just playing our hearts out every game, and we get the win.”

The Panthers are in the opposite boat, sitting at 3-3.

“We got to get back to practice and go to work,” Milem said. “I think we have too much a sense of entitlement with some of these kids here right now.

They have to get back to the grind and got to work harder. Our backs are against the wall, so we were going to have to push through these last 3 weeks.”

at Detweiller Park Class 1A/2A Team scores 1. Normal U-High 119; 2. Peoria Notre Dame 153; 3. Springfield 177; 4. Alleman 193; 5. Fenwick 204; 6. Metamora 221; 7.

Danville 255; 8. Sterling 262; 9. Limestone 314; 10. Mattoon 329; 11. Carbondale 330; 12. Freeburg 348; 13. Mt. Vernon 364; 14. Chicago Mount Carmel 367; 15.

Marion 377; 16. Fenton 395; 17. Normal West 417; 18. Morton 451; 19. Bloomington 467; 20. Galesburg 478; 21. East Peoria 483; 22. Waterloo 557; 23. ROWVA-Galva-Mid-County 602; 24. Centralia 667; 25. Mt. Zion 717; 26. Chicago Leo 729; 27. Champaign Centennial 737; 28.

Champaign Central 749; 29. Tremont 751; 30. Urbana 780; 31. Pontiac 884; 32. Richwoods 885; 33. Peoria Central 1,000; 34.

Princeton 1,029; 35. Belleville Althoff 1,044 Top 5 finishers 1. Jack Franklin (Normal U-High) 14:54.31; 2. Jake Gillum (Metamora) 15:00.98; 3.

Victor Fortin (PND) 15:11.21; 4. Jake Gebhardt (Sterling) 15:11.54; 5. Matt Carr (Limestone) 15:12.32 Other Sterling runners: 12. Dewey Landis 15:21.61; 58. Cody Lund 16:16.60; 78. Jalen Hart 16:33.34; 110. Evan Reiley 16:51.33; 121. Isaiah Moorman 16:59.58; 137. Mikio Martinez 17:17.18

Locktoberfest Invite at Dellwood Park, Lockport Team scores 1. Whitney Young 73; 2. Buffalo Grove 88; 3. Neuqua Valley 90; 4. Downers Grove North 136; 5. Plainfield South 139; 6. Downers Grove South 144; 7. Oswego 183; 8. Wheaton North 234; 9. Glenbard West 239; 10. Plainfield North 272; 11.

Lyons 287; 12. Naperville North 301; 13.

Dixon 336; 14. Joliet Central 376; 15.

Shepard 434; 16. Lincoln-Way Central 453; 17. Lockport 471; 18. Oak Lawn 558; 19. Bolingbrook 567; 20. Thornton 623; 21. Glenbard East 635; 22. Plainfield East 660; 23. Tinley Park 690; 24. Bloom 731 Top 5 finishers 1. Kevin Salvano (Buffalo Grove) 15:34; 2.

Clayton Mendez (Whitney Young) 15:44; 3. Eric Neumann (Glenbard West) 15:54; 4. Jack Lalonde (Downers Grove South) 15:57; 5. Samuel Wischewsky (Whitney Young) 15:58

Dixon runners: 41. Collin Grady 16:50; 52. Blain Masterson 17:01; 80. Sean Masterson 17:21; 85. Lukas Wedekind 17:24; 86. Jonah Fulton 17:25; 121. Owen Van Horn 18:10; 127. Luke Stees 18:15

Freeport Invite Team scores 1. Kaneland 37; 2. Monroe (Wis.) 54; 3.

Rock Falls 103; 4. Rochelle 140; 5. Boylan 149; 6. Winnebago 175; 7. Belvidere 219; 8. Jefferson 226; 9. Guilford 227; 10. Freeport 245; 11. Sterling 278; 12. Rockford East 294 Top 5 finishers 1. Brayden Hamblen (RF) 15:05; 2. Matthew Richtman (Kane) 15:15; 3. Seth Williams (RF) 15:15; 4. Austin Kintz (Kane) 15:21; 5. Dylan Scace (Monroe) 15:37 Other Rock Falls runners: 32. David Villa 17:35; 40. Jonathan Ross 17:57; 41.

Jonathan Cameron 17:58; 44. Breu Knox 18:01; 45. Colton Peterson 18:04; 49.

Connor Murphy 18:06; 69. Jose Hernandez 18:54 Sterling runners: 66. Terrance Bruce 18:39; 70. Jonathon Abele 18:59; 75.

Andrew Garcia 19:13; 77. Jack Nitz 19:16; 79. Jonah Khuntangta 19:20; 86. Vinny Poci 20:00; 91. Luke Ademoski 20:17; 100. Bobby Tribble 21:56 Oregon runners: 63. Zack Hawkins 18:31; 81. Arne Wendler 19:38; 99. Jacob Ebens 21:40; 104. Will Coots 22:17

Girls cross country Saturday’s results

Peoria Invite at Detweiller Park Class 1A/2A Team scores 1. Chicago Mount Carmel 110; 2. Peoria Notre Dame 113; 3. Morton 130; 4.

Normal U-High 150; 5. Springfield 158; 6.

Sterling 184; 7. Metamora 213; 8. Freeburg 243; 9. Alleman 244; 10. Galesburg 252; 11. Carbondale 286; 12. Mt. Vernon 337; 13. Waterloo 348; 14. Normal West 356; 15. Mattoon 445; 16. Champaign Central 455; 17. Bloomington 458; 18.

Belleville Althoff 500; 19. Urbana 541; 20. Mt. Zion 547; 21. Limestone 564; 22. East Peoria 569; 23. Richwoods 652; 24. ROWVA-Galva-Mid-County 657; 25.

Peoria Central 696 Top 5 finishers 1. Maryjeanne Gilbert (PND) 16:32.44; 2.

Aly Goff (Springfield) 17:53.14; 3. Jenna Schwartz (Waterloo) 18:02.42; 4. Maggie McPherson (Sterling) 18:06.11; 5. Meagan Moreno (Morton) 18:15.03 Other Sterling runners: 19. Megan Barnhart 18:40.27; 41. Shayla Moorman 19:40.10; 50. Carly Hansen 19:47.47; 70. Bryana Johnson 20:26.20; 85. Erin Long 20:47.95; 88. Maegan McCue 20:53.12

Freeport Invite Team scores 1. Kaneland 61; 2. Boylan 61; 3. Dixon 63; 4. Freeport 77; 5. Monroe (Wis.) 132; 6.

Winnebago 161; 7. Rochelle 170; 8. Belvidere 210; 9. Sterling 260; 10. Rock Falls 278; 11. Oregon 303 Top 5 finishers 1. Delaney Appino (Boy) 17:03.55; 2.

Grace McLaughlin (Boy) 17:26.70; 3. Briana Bower (Kane) 17:41.95; 4. Gabriela Rodriguez (Free) 18:47.67; 5. Aira Goral (Dix) 18:55.14 Other Dixon runners: 6. Mekenzie Harden 18:55.86; 13. Leah Drengenberg 19:33.33; 18. Hallie Nelson 19:57.39; 21.

Katie Binkley 20:10.30; 36. Clara Thorpe 21:02.99 Sterling runners: 42. Mackenzie Barnhart 21:16; 56. Madison Anderson 22:28; 63. Katelyn Everett 23:10; 65. Sophia Brown 23:15; 68. Amelia Martinez 24:52; 69. Jazmin Lopez 24:58 Rock Falls runners: 38. Michaela Busch 21:12; 52. Anneli Ruhnke 21:47; 64. Kamryn Hey 23:12; 78. Bailee Reynolds 25:53; 81. Mackenzie Schueler 27:41; 82. Marissa Chavez 28:34 Oregon runners: 60. Mayra Nava-Moyotl 22:55; 70. Addison Kitzmiller 25:00; 71. Naia Cisneros 25:01; 72. Kelsey Handschuh 25:04; 73. Jessica Brink 25:10; 74. Rosie Sarantakos 25:12; 75.

Abby Newman 25:16; 80. Isabelle Bergstrom 27:34

Boys golf Saturday’s results LaSalle-Peru Invite Top individuals 1. Wright (Waubonsie) 76; 2. Isenhart (Geneva) 77; 2. McPherson (Morris) 77; 2.

Campbell (LaGrange-Lyons) 77; 5. Pluth (Joliet Catholic) 78 Large division 1. Waubonsie Valley 320; 2. LaGrangeLyons 321; 3. Lockport 322; 4. Geneva 324; 5. Naperville Central 335; 6. Hinsdale South 347; 7. DeKalb 350 Medium diviision 1. Sycamore 329; 2. Joliet Catholic 336; 3.

Ottawa 337; 4. Morris 341; 5. Sterling 344; 6. LaSalle-Peru 372; 7. Washington 374; 7.

Rochelle 374; 9. Streator 385 Sterling scores: Ryan Blackburn 83, Ncik Ceruzzi 86, Nick Olds 87, Nate Olson 88, Brady Bostelman 98, Oelrichs 105 Small division 1. Monmouth-Roseville 351, 2. Sandwich 352, 3. Seneca 353, 4. Princeton 377, 5.

Bureau Valley 407, 6. Hall 416 Bureau Valley scores: Spencer Marquez 98, Corbin Walsh 101, Colton Novotny 103, Norden 109, Garrett Pistole 105, Allan Kerber 113

Girls swimming Saturday’s results Panther Sprint Classic at East Moline Team scores 1. United Township 544; 2. Sterling 264; 3. Macomb 192; 4. Morrison 151; 5. Newman 15 100 medley relay – 1. United Township 57.94; 4. Sterling (Katrina Sandefer, Rachel Farley, Avery Edwards, Anisa Davis) 1:07.90; 5. Morrison (Brooke Bennett, Emily Wallander, Nicole Hess, Madison Steines) 1:08.55 150 freestyle – 1. Abby Jansen (UT) 1:29.52; 4. Madeline Geil (Sterling) 1:44.84; 8. Mackenzie Ryder (Morrison) 1:54.10 100 IM – 1. Caitlin Dassow (UT) 1:07.26; 6. Sami Royer (Sterling) 1:18.29; 7. Emily Wallander (Morrison) 1:18.55; 8. Brooke Bennett (Morrison) 1:19.64; 9. Elise Pasley (Newman) 1:22.96; 11. Nina Malki (Sterling) 1:25.33 50 freestyle – 1. Jessica Amyette (UT) 25.89; 2. Kerry Mullen (Sterling) 26.18; 6. Sarah Page (Sterling) 29.23; 7. Hess (Morrison) 29.94; 8. Davis (Sterling) 30.91 50 butterfly – 1. Dassow (UT) 29.83; 4. Edwards (Sterling) 33.11; 5. Royer (Sterling) 33.40; 6. Ryder (Morrison) 35.71; 10. Mary McDonnell (Newman) 46.84 100 freestyle – 1. Mullen (Sterling) 59.66; 3. Page (Sterling) 1:05.08; 4. Wallander (Morrison) 1:08.13; 6. Steines (Morrison) 1:11.97 250 freestyle – 1. Shelby Livingstone (Macomb) 2:45.37; 4. Hess (Morrison) 3:01.21; 5. Madeline Geil (Sterling) 3:02.22; 6. Sandefer (Sterling) 3:06.99 100 freestyle relay – 1. United Township 51.87; 2. Sterling (Page, Sandefer, Royer, Mullen) 55.98; 4.

Morrison (Steines, Tessa Vanderbleek, Mackenzie Ryder, Allyssa Renner) 1:00.18 50 backstroke – 1. Jansen (UT) 29.68; 3. Sandefer (Sterling) 34.09; 6. Bennett (Morrison) 35.84; 8. Pasley (Newman) 37.35; 10. McDonnell (Newman) 40.49 50 breaststroke – 1. Jessica Amyette (UT) 33.12; 6. Hannah Hubbard (Sterling) 43.48; 8. Rachel Farley (Sterling) 44.99 200 freestyle relay – 1. United Township 1:49.67; Sterling (Page, Geil, Royer, Mullen) 1:55.39; 5. Morrison (Bennett, Ryder, Wallander, Hess) 2:03.14

Monday, October 5, 2015

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup AAA 400 Results Sunday At Dover International Speedway Dover, Del. Lap length: 1 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (15) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 400 laps, 48 points, $263,590.

2. (13) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 400, 43, $206,191.

3. (12) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 41, $157,175.

4. (11) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 400, 40, $156,691.

5. (18) Aric Almirola, Ford, 400, 39, $155,336.

6. (17) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 400, 38, $116,640.

7. (1) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 400, 38, $145,901.

8. (27) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 400, 36, $102,215.

9. (19) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 400, 35, $119,673.

10. (4) Joey Logano, Ford, 400, 34, $134,273.

11. (9) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 400, 33, $116,285.

12. (10) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 400, 32, $132,571.

13. (20) Greg Biffle, Ford, 400, 31, $117,818.

14. (16) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 400, 30, $119,493.

15. (3) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 400, 29, $85,035.

16. (8) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 400, 28, $128,351.

17. (7) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 400, 27, $97,710.

18. (2) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 400, 26, $97,480.

19. (6) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 399, 25, $115,080.

20. (26) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 398, 24, $109,600.

21. (24) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 398, 23, $90,480.

22. (28) David Ragan, Toyota, 398, 22, $109,394.

23. (21) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 398, 21, $118,866.

24. (22) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 397, 20, $107,838.

25. (14) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 397, 19, $89,405.

26. (25) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 396, 18, $108,369.

27. (30) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 395, 17, $105,138.

28. (31) Cole Whitt, Ford, 394, 16, $94,488.

29. (23) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 394, 15, $107,338.

30. (32) David Gilliland, Ford, 394, 14, $96,577.

31. (29) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 393, 13, $121,930.

32. (35) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 393, 12, $77,155.

33. (40) Reed Sorenson, Ford, 391, 11, $77,005.

34. (37) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 391, 10, $78,330.

35. (42) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 390, 0, $76,605.

36. (41) Josh Wise, Ford, 389, 8, $76,437.

37. (38) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 387, 7, $76,501.

38. (36) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, 386, 6, $71,402.

39. (43) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 380, 0, $67,330.

40. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, engine, 365, 0, $63,330.

41. (5) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 364, 3, $107,266.

Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 119.870 mph.

Time of Race: 3 hours, 20 minutes, 13 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 2.639 seconds.

Caution Flags: 8 for 43 laps.

Lead Changes: 14 among 3 drivers.

Lap Leaders: M.Kenseth 1-23; K.Harvick 24-41; M.Kenseth 42; K.Harvick 43-112; Ky.Busch 113; K.Harvick 114-195; Ky.Busch 196; K.Harvick 197-232; Ky.Busch 233-247; K.Harvick 248-312; Ky.Busch 313; K.Harvick 314-354; Ky.Busch 355; M.Kenseth 356357; K.Harvick 358-400.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): K.Harvick, 7 times for 355 laps; M.Kenseth, 3 times for 26 laps; Ky.Busch, 5 times for 19 laps.

Wins: M.Kenseth, 5; Ky.Busch, 4; J.Johnson, 4; K.Harvick, 3; J.Logano, 3; Ku.Busch, 2; D.Earnhardt Jr., 2; C.Edwards, 2; D.Hamlin, 2; B.Keselowski, 1; M.Truex Jr., 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. M.Kenseth, 3,000; 2. J.Logano, 3,000; 3. D.Hamlin, 3,000; 4.

C.Edwards, 3,000; 5. M.Truex Jr., 3,000; 6. Ku.Busch, 3,000; 7. J.Gordon, 3,000; 8.

B.Keselowski, 3,000; 9. Ky.Busch, 3,000; 10. R.Newman, 3,000; 11. D.Earnhardt Jr., 3,000; 12. K.Harvick, 3,000; 13.

J.McMurray, 2,098; 14. J.Johnson, 2,086; 15. P.Menard, 2,075; 16. C.Bowyer, 2,048.

College football AP Top 25 poll Record Pts Pv 1. Ohio St. (38) 5-0 1,444 1 2. TCU (5) 5-0 1,371 4 3. Baylor (10) 4-0 1,364 5 4. Michigan St. 5-0 1,291 2 5. Utah (7) 4-0 1,254 10 6. Clemson 4-0 1,217 12 7. LSU 4-0 1,212 9 8. Alabama 4-1 1,026 13 9. Texas A&M (1) 5-0 1,009 14 10. Oklahoma 4-0 976 15 11. Florida 5-0 935 25 12. Florida St. 4-0 922 11 13. Northwestern 5-0 753 16 14. Mississippi 4-1 731 3 15. Notre Dame 4-1 721 6 16. Stanford 4-1 617 18 17. Southern Cal 3-1 498 17 18. Michigan 4-1 452 22 19. Georgia 4-1 441 8 20. UCLA 4-1 415 7 21. Oklahoma St. 5-0 332 20 22. Iowa 5-0 254 — 23. California 5-0 233 24 24. Toledo 4-0 87 — 25. Boise St. 4-1 65 — Others receiving votes: Oregon 39, Duke 31, Houston 31, Temple 23, Memphis 19, Navy 19, Arizona St. 15, Mississippi St. 11, West Virginia 8, Texas Tech 4, BYU 3, Kansas St. 1, Missouri 1.

Amway Coaches Top 25 Poll Record Pts Pvs 1. Ohio State (50) 5-0 1523 1 2. TCU (4) 5-0 1435 3 3. Michigan State (1) 5-0 1409 2 4. Baylor (5) 4-0 1408 4 5. LSU (1) 4-0 1257 8 6. Clemson 4-0 1196 11 7. Utah (1) 4-0 1118 12 8. Florida State 4-0 1067 9 9. Oklahoma 4-0 1009 14 10. Alabama 4-1 990 13 11. Texas A&M 5-0 983 15 12. Florida 5-0 755 23 13. Mississippi 4-1 727 5 14. Northwestern 5-0 707 17 15. Notre Dame 4-1 674 7 16. Georgia 4-1 562 6 17. Southern California 3-1 540 16 18. Stanford 4-1 535 20 19. Oklahoma State 5-0 519 19 20. UCLA 4-1 401 10 21. Michigan 4-1 322 — 22. California 5-0 311 24 23. Iowa 5-0 243 — 24. Boise State 4-1 100 — 25. Memphis 5-0 68 — Others receiving votes: Oregon 64; Duke 59; West Virginia 31; Toledo 24; Kansas State 17; Arizona State 16; Temple 16; Mississippi State 14; Navy 12; Houston 11; Kentucky 6; Arizona 5; Missouri 4; North Carolina 4; Wisconsin 4; llinois 2; Indiana 2.

Top 25 scores Saturday’s results No. 1 Ohio State 34, Indiana 27 No. 2 Michigan State 24, Purdue 21 No. 25 Florida 38, No. 3 Ole Miss 10 No. 4 TCU 50, Texas 7 No. 5 Baylor 63, Texas Tech 35 No. 14 Clemson 24, No. 6 Notre Dame 22 Arizona State 38, No. 7 UCLA 23 No. 13 Alabama 38, No. 8 Georgia 10 No. 9 LUS 44, Eastern Michigan No. 11 Florida State 24, Wake Forest 16 No. 14 Texas A&M 30, No. 21 Mississippi State 17 No. 15 Oklahoma 44, No. 23 West Virginia 24 No. 16 Northwestern 27, Minnesota 0 No. 18 Stanford 55, Arizona 17 Iowa 10, No. 19 Wisconsin 6 No. 20 Oklahoma State 36, Kansas State 34 No. 22 Michigan 28, Maryland 0 No. 24 California 34, Washington State 28

NFL | PACKERS 17, 49ERS 3

Big Ten Saturday’s results No. 1 Ohio State 34, Indiana 27 No. 2 Michigan State 24, Purdue 21 No. 16 Northwestern 27, Minnesota 0 Iowa 10, No. 19 Wisconsin 6 No. 22 Michigan 28, Maryland 0 Penn State 20, Army 14 Illinois 14, Nebraska 13

Saturday’s results Baltimore 9, N.Y. Yankees 2, 1st game Kansas City 5, Minnesota 1 L.A. Angels 11, Texas 10 Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 3 Baltimore 4, N.Y. Yankees 3, 2nd game Cleveland 2, Boston 0 Chicago White Sox 4, Detroit 3 Houston 6, Arizona 2 Oakland 7, Seattle 5, 13 innings

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE New England N.Y. Jets Buffalo Miami Indianapolis Tennessee Houston Jacksonville Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City

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East L T 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 South W L T 2 2 0 1 2 0 1 3 0 1 3 0 North W L T 4 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 1 3 0 West W L T 4 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 W 3 3 2 1

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PA 70 55 92 101

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PA 93 77 108 107

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PF 121 96 93 85

PA 77 75 104 102

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PF 97 97 96 100

PA 69 108 110 125

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T N.Y. Giants 2 0 Dallas 2 0 Washington 2 0 Philadelphia 3 0 South W L T Carolina 4 0 0 Atlanta 4 0 0 New Orleans 1 3 0 Tampa Bay 1 3 0 North W L T Green Bay 4 0 0 Minnesota 2 2 0 Chicago 1 3 0 Detroit 0 3 0 West W L T Arizona 3 1 0 St. Louis 2 2 0 Seattle 1 2 0 San Francisco 1 3 0 W 2 2 2 1

Pct .500 .500 .500 .250

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PA 82 101 79 86

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PA 71 93 104 117

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PA 71 73 125 83

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PA 73 89 61 110

Sunday’s box scores

BEARS 22, RAIDERS 20 0 6

14 3 3 — 20 10 0 6 — 22

First Quarter Chi–Royal 7 pass from Cutler (kick blocked), 10:57.

Second Quarter Oak–Cooper 26 pass from Carr (Janikowski kick), 11:10.

Oak–Helu Jr. 4 pass from Carr (Janikowski kick), 7:12.

Chi–Bennett 5 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 3:30.

Chi–FG Gould 19, 1:26.

Third Quarter Oak–FG Janikowski 29, 10:53.

Fourth Quarter Chi–FG Gould 54, 13:01.

Oak–FG Janikowski 41, 2:05.

Chi–FG Gould 49, :02.

A–62,409.

Oak First downs 16 Total Net Yards 243 Rushes-yards 22-70 Passing 173 Punt Returns 3-29 Kickoff Returns 3-58 Interceptions Ret. 1-11 Comp-Att-Int 20-33-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-23 Punts 5-48.4 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 Penalties-Yards 5-47 Time of Possession 26:38

Chi 23 371 29-98 273 2-17 1-21 1-13 28-43-1 3-8 3-45.3 3-2 7-48 33:22

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Oakland, Murray 16-49, Helu Jr. 5-22, Olawale 1-(minus 1). Chicago, Forte 25-91, Langford 1-4, Rodgers 2-3, Cutler 1-0.

PASSING–Oakland, Carr 20-33-1-196.

Chicago, Cutler 28-43-1-281.

RECEIVING–Oakland, Crabtree 5-80, Cooper 4-49, Murray 3-12, Reece 2-16, L.Smith 2-14, Helu Jr. 2-13, Rivera 2-12.

Chicago, Bennett 11-83, Royal 7-54, Wilson 6-80, Forte 4-64.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–None.

PACKERS 17, 49ERS 3 Green Bay San Francisco

7 0

0 10 0 — 17 3 0 0 — 3

First Quarter GB–R.Rodgers 9 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 9:02.

Second Quarter SF–FG Dawson 33, 4:25.

Third Quarter GB–Kuhn 1 run (Crosby kick), 7:10.

GB–FG Crosby 31, :45.

A–70,799.

GB SF First downs 18 8 Total Net Yards 362 196 Rushes-yards 33-162 19-77 Passing 200 119 Punt Returns 3-14 3-12 Kickoff Returns 0-0 1-20 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 22-32-0 13-25-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-24 6-41 Punts 6-39.2 6-41.2 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-0 Penalties-Yards 8-65 4-30 Time of Possession 36:34 23:26 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Green Bay, Lacy 18-90, A.Rodgers 3-33, Starks 9-28, Montgomery 2-10, Kuhn 1-1. San Francisco, Kaepernick 10-57, Hyde 8-20, Bush 1-0.

PASSING–Green Bay, A.Rodgers 22-320-224. San Francisco, Kaepernick 13-251-160.

RECEIVING–Green Bay, J.Jones 5-98, R.Rodgers 5-45, Cobb 5-44, Montgomery 3-15, Starks 2-11, Kuhn 1-8, Lacy 1-3. San Francisco, Celek 3-26, Boldin 3-12, Smith 2-54, Patton 2-53, McDonald 1-7, Bush 1-6, Hyde 1-2.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–Green Bay, Crosby 44 (WL).

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct x-Toronto 93 69 .574 y-New York 87 75 .537 Baltimore 81 81 .500 Tampa Bay 80 82 .494 Boston 78 84 .481 Central Division W L Pct x-Kansas City 95 67 .586 Minnesota 83 79 .512 Cleveland 81 80 .503 Chicago 76 86 .469 Detroit 74 87 .460 West Division W L Pct x-Texas 88 74 .543 y-Houston 86 76 .531 Los Angeles 85 77 .525 Seattle 76 86 .469 Oakland 68 94 .420 x-clinched division y-clinched wild card

End of Regular Season Sunday’s box scores

TIGERS 6, WHITE SOX 0 Detroit

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Gose cf 5 2 2 0 Saladin ss 4 0 1 0 DMchd ss 3 1 0 0 Shuck lf 4 0 0 0 JMrtnz dh 2 1 0 1 TrThm cf 3 0 1 0 JMcCn ph-dh 1 0 0 0 AvGarc rf 3 0 1 0 TyCllns lf 4 0 1 3 AlRmrz dh 4 0 0 0 Cstllns 3b 4 0 1 1 Olt 1b 3 0 0 0 AnRmn 3b 1 0 1 0 Brantly c 3 0 0 0 Moya rf 4 0 0 0 GBckh 3b 3 0 0 0 JMarte 1b 3 1 0 0 CSnchz 2b 3 0 0 0 Holady c 3 1 2 0 JoWilsn 2b 4 0 1 1 Totals 34 6 8 6 Totals 30 0 3 0 Detroit 100 010 310 — 6 Chicago 000 000 000 — 0 E–Castellanos (12). DP–Detroit 1. LOB– Detroit 9, Chicago 5. 2B–Castellanos (33), Saladino (6). 3B–Gose (8), Ty.Collins (3), Tr.Thompson (3). SF–J.Martinez.

IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Da.Norris W,3-2 5 1 0 0 1 3 Wolf H,1 1 1 0 0 1 1 Ferrell 1 0 0 0 0 0 Krol 1 0 0 0 0 0 K.Ryan 1 1 0 0 0 0 Chicago Montas L,0-2 4 2 1 1 3 7 Putnam 1 1 1 1 1 0 Da.Jennings 1 0 0 0 0 0 D.Webb 1 2 3 3 2 1 Carroll 2 3 1 1 1 2 Umpires–Home, Chad Whitson; First, Bill Miller; Second, Doug Eddings; Third, Adrian Johnson.

T–2:45. A–19,800 (40,615).

GB — 6 12 13 15 GB — 12 13½ 19 20½ GB — 2 3 12 20

x-clinched division y-clinched wild card

AP

Clay Matthews sacks Colin Kaepernick during Sunday’s game in Santa Clara, Calif. The Packers sacked Kaepernick six times in a 17-3 win.

Sacking San Fran Packers improve to 4-0 thanks to defense

BY JANIE MCCAULEY AP Sports Writer

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct x-New York 90 72 .556 Washington 83 79 .512 Miami 71 91 .438 Atlanta 67 95 .414 Philadelphia 63 99 .389 Central Division W L Pct x-St. Louis 100 62 .617 y-Pittsburgh 98 64 .605 y-Chicago 97 65 .599 Milwaukee 68 94 .420 Cincinnati 64 98 .395 West Division W L Pct x-Los Angeles 92 70 .568 San Fran 84 78 .519 Arizona 79 83 .488 San Diego 74 88 .457 Colorado 68 94 .420

Thursday’s result Baltimore 23, Pittsburgh 20, OT Sunday’s results N.Y. Jets 27, Miami 14 Chicago 22, Oakland 20 Indianapolis 16, Jacksonville 13, OT N.Y. Giants 24, Buffalo 10 Carolina 37, Tampa Bay 23 Washington 23, Philadelphia 20 Atlanta 48, Houston 21 Cincinnati 36, Kansas City 21 San Diego 30, Cleveland 27 Green Bay 17, San Francisco 3 St. Louis 24, Arizona 22 Denver 23, Minnesota 20 New Orleans 26, Dallas 20, OT Open: New England, Tennessee Today’s game Detroit at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.

Oakland Chicago

Sunday’s results Texas 9, L.A. Angels 2 Baltimore 9, N.Y. Yankees 4 Cleveland 3, Boston 1 Detroit 6, Chicago White Sox 0 Arizona 5, Houston 3 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 1 Seattle 3, Oakland 2 Tampa Bay 12, Toronto 3

GB — 7 19 23 27 GB — 2 3 32 36 GB — 8 13 18 24

Saturday’s results Washington 3, N.Y. Mets 1, 1st game San Francisco 3, Colorado 2 Miami 7, Philadelphia 6, 1st game Cincinnati 3, Pittsburgh 1 Chicago Cubs 1, Milwaukee 0 Washington 2, N.Y. Mets 0, 2nd game St. Louis at Atlanta, ppd., rain Miami 5, Philadelphia 2, 2nd game Houston 6, Arizona 2 L.A. Dodgers 2, San Diego 1 Sunday’s results Atlanta 6, St. Louis 0, 1st game Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 0 Colorado 7, San Francisco 3 Philadelphia 7, Miami 2 Chicago Cubs 3, Milwaukee 1 Arizona 5, Houston 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, San Diego 3 N.Y. Mets 1, Washington 0 Atlanta 2, St. Louis 0, 2nd game End of Regular Season Sunday’s box scores

CUBS 3, BREWERS 1 Chicago

Milwaukee ab r h bi ab r h bi AJcksn cf 4 1 1 0 Gennett 2b 3 0 0 0 Coghln rf 3 1 1 0 SPetrsn rf 3 0 1 1 Berry pr-rf 0 0 0 0 M.Reed ph 1 0 0 0 Bryant 3b 1 1 1 0 Lind 1b 4 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 4 0 1 2 KDavis lf 4 0 1 0 StCastr 2b 4 0 0 0 DoSntn cf 3 0 0 0 NRmrz p 0 0 0 0 HPerez 3b 2 0 0 0 T.Wood p 0 0 0 0 Segura ss 3 1 1 0 Denorfi lf 4 0 1 0 Maldnd c 3 0 0 0 MMntr c 4 0 2 0 JoLopz p 0 0 0 0 ARussll ss 4 0 0 0 Sardins ph 1 0 0 0 Haren p 2 0 0 0 Barrios p 0 0 0 0 LaStell ph 1 0 0 0 Goforth p 0 0 0 0 Grimm p 0 0 0 0 Lucroy ph 1 0 0 0 J.Baez 2b 1 0 0 0 WSmith p 0 0 0 0 Totals 32 3 7 2 Totals 28 1 3 1 Chicago 300 000 000 — 3 Milwaukee 001 000 000 — 1 DP–Chicago 1, Milwaukee 3. LOB–Chicago 7, Milwaukee 3. 2B–S.Peterson (7), K.Davis (16). SB–A.Jackson (2), Berry (2), H.Perez (4). CS–A.Jackson (1). S– Jo.Lopez.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Haren W,11-9 6 3 1 1 1 3 Grimm 1 0 0 0 1 1 Ne.Ramirez 1 0 0 0 0 1 T.Wood S,4-4 1 0 0 0 0 1 Milwaukee Jo.Lopez L,1-1 5 6 3 3 3 3 Barrios 2 0 0 0 0 1 Goforth 1 1 0 0 1 1 W.Smith 1 0 0 0 0 4 HBP–by Jo.Lopez (A.Jackson). WP_W. Smith.

Umpires–Home, Angel Hernandez; First, Chris Conroy; Second, Ted Barrett; Third, Adam Hamari.

T–2:44. A–32,959 (41,900).

Game 2

BRAVES 2, CARDINALS 0 St. Louis

Atlanta ab r h bi ab r h bi Jay cf 4 0 0 0 Bourn cf-lf 4 1 2 1 Pham rf 3 0 1 0 DCastr ss 4 0 0 0 Grichk lf 4 0 1 0 Olivera 3b 3 0 1 0 MAdms 1b 3 0 0 0 FFrmn 1b 1 0 0 0 MrRynl 3b 3 0 1 0 AdGarc lf 4 0 1 1 GGarci ss 3 0 0 0 Maybin cf 0 0 0 0 Kozma 2b 3 0 0 0 JPetrsn 2b 4 0 1 0 Easley c 3 0 0 0 Ciriaco 1b-3b 3 0 2 0 Lynn p 1 0 0 0 Cnghm rf 3 1 1 0 Bourjos ph 1 0 0 0 Lvrnwy c 3 0 2 0 Maness p 0 0 0 0 Wisler p 2 0 1 0 Cishek p 0 0 0 0 EJcksn p 0 0 0 0 Siegrist p 0 0 0 0 Moss ph 1 0 1 0 Totals 29 0 4 0 Totals 31 2 11 2 St. Louis 000 000 000 — 0 Atlanta 100 000 10x — 2 DP–St. Louis 2, Atlanta 2. LOB–St. Louis 3, Atlanta 6. 2B–Moss (7), Olivera (4), Lavarnway (5). S–Wisler.

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Lynn L,12-11 5 7 1 1 0 2 Maness 1 1 0 0 0 2 Cishek 1 3 1 1 0 1 Siegrist 1 0 0 0 0 2 Atlanta Wisler W,8-8 8 2/3 4 0 0 1 3 E.Jackson S,1-2 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 Umpires–Home, Jeff Kellogg; First, Brian O’Nora; Second, Mark Ripperger; Third, Anthony Johnson.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Announced John Farrell will return as manager for 2016 and the contracts of first base coach Arnie Beyeler and strength and conditioning coach Pat Sandora will not be renewed.

Announced interim bullpen coach Bob Kipper will return to his duties as pitching coach for Pawtucket (IL) in 2016.

TEXAS RANGERS — Recalled RHP Spencer Patton from Round Rock (PCL).

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – With his receiving corps banged up and depleted, Aaron Rodgers still made all the big throws to keep Green Bay unbeaten and exactly where it expected to be a quarter into the season.

It just took a little while to get warmed up before things got rolling.

Rodgers passed for 224 yards and a touchdown, ran 17 yards to set up a key second-half score, and the Packers beat the hapless San Francisco 49ers 17-3 on Sunday for their first 4-0 start in 4 years.

“We’re 4-0, we’re first in the division, and we’re playing the kind of ball we want to play in most of the phases,” Rodgers said matter-of-factly when asked to assess his team. “It was a grind out there.”

Richard Rodgers caught a 9-yard touchdown pass on the game’s opening drive before Rodgers got his team going in the second half after a slow start to snap a four-game losing streak to San Francisco, which included a pair of playoff defeats.

Clay Matthews added

his own flair to this one.

When he sacked Colin Kaepernick in the third quarter, he kissed his right biceps Kaepernickstyle to punctuate the play – one of Green Bay’s six sacks to give them 13 in the past two games.

“Fortunately, we were able to wear them down both offensively and defensively and get a big road win,” Matthews said.

While methodical with nothing fancy, Green Bay seemed unfazed with a short week and long trip West after beating Kansas City last Monday night. This is the team’s first 4-0 start since winning the initial 13 games in 2011.

Green Bay wanted to get this far unscathed.

“That’s the most important part for our football team,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “Going back to when the schedule did come out we could pencil this game.”

The Packers certainly hope their trip to Levi’s Stadium will be the first of two this season. The Super Bowl comes to the second-year, $1.3 billion Bay Area venue in 4 months for its 50th year celebration.

Kaepernick threw his fifth interception in two games, and the 49ers (1-3) have been limited to 28 total points over three games while giving up 107 points. The quarterback was booed in the fourth quarter along with rookie punter Bradley Pinion.

Green Bay capitalized shortly after San Francisco’s Reggie Bush was stuffed for no gain trying to go up the middle on third-and-11 in a play call that was immediately scrutinized.

On the ensuing drive, James Jones caught a 38-yard pass on the left sideline by barely staying in bounds. Rodgers then scrambled 17 yards to set up John Kuhn’s 1-yard scoring burst.

Green Bay made just enough plays. The Packers sacked Kaepernick on consecutive snaps late in the first half, and the Niners settled for Phil Dawson’s 33-yard field goal in their best scoring opportunity of the day.

“We’re an offense that can run the ball and throw the ball,” 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith said. “We’re not doing either well right now.”

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“This was just one of those old-fashion NFL fights,” Carr said. “Down to the wire.

There was no lack of focus, or lack of effort.

Nothing that would alarm you.”

In the end, there was Chicago standing tall, finally squeezing out a victory in a season that has been nothing short of dismal.

Big things were hardly expected of the Bears after a brutal five-win season that cost former coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery their jobs. They brought in Fox and GM Ryan Pace to turn things around, and this was at least a step.

Cutler completed 28 of 43 passes for 281 yards after missing a game because of a strained hamstring. Matt Forte had 91 yards rushing and 64 receiving. Martellus Bennett caught 11 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown. Marquess Wilson added 80 yards receiving. Eddie Royal caught a touchdown on the game’s opening possession.

“Those are the type of wins that you want to see,” Gould said. “And usually those type of

AP

Jay Cutler throws the ball during the Bears’ 22-20 win over the Raiders on Sunday in Chicago. wins catapult a team and give them a lot of confidence for the next week.”

For Oakland, Carr completed 20 of 33 passes with two touchdowns and an interception.

Amari Cooper, tops among NFL rookies in catches and yards receiving, had just four receptions for 49 yards.

Latavius Murray, coming off a career-high 139-yard performance at Cleveland last week, ran for 49 yards. He had a hand in two turnovers, fumbling a pitch and juggling a pass into Pernell McPhee’s arms for an interception. And he got benched toward the end of the game.

Cutler completed 14 of 19 passes for 170 yards and two TDs in the first half, and McPhee set up

Gould’s late field goal that made it 16-14 with his first career interception.

Even though he felt better during the week, Cutler wasn’t sure he would be ready to play until he warmed up. He said the hamstring limited his mobility, but he still looked sharp, particularly in the early going.

And he delivered in the end.

“It’s hard to play an instinctual game and then move and have to realize we can’t exactly do that,” he said. “On the last drive there I was moving to the right and wasn’t going to go very far so I decided to get down. I tried to save a little time and keep moving. It was a little back and forth throughout the game. I just tried to manage it.”

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Takayuki Ikkaku, Arisa Hosaka, and Toshihiro Kawabata, the writers of the “Animal Crossing: Wild World” video game, said, “When you’re a team of one, you’re always captain.”

In bridge, you are a team of two. During the bidding, normally you have a two-sided conversation to decide the best contract.

Occasionally, though, one of you takes charge – assumes captaincy – our topic this week.

This happens when partner has described his hand accurately.

He typically leaves the final decision to his partner.

In today’s deal, North makes a game-invitational limit raise in spades. This

makes opener the captain.

He decides whether it is a partscore deal (he passes), a game deal (he raises to four spades), or a slam deal – as here, he makes a four-club control-bid (cue-bid). Then,

since North has a slam-suitable hand with one ace, two kings and a doubleton, he control-bids four diamonds.

Finally, South bids what he hopes he can make.

After West leads the heart queen, what should declarer do?

At first glance, the contract appears to depend upon the club finesse, but it is actually guaranteed. Win with the heart ace, draw trumps, play off dummy’s three red-suit winners (discarding the club five from hand), and ruff the diamond eight to eliminate the red suits. Then, return to dummy with a spade and lead a club, covering East’s card as cheaply as possible.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Jeffery A. Johnson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00083

Fifth Third Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF Vs.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-06-329-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2401 W. 3rd Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1412299.

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Dennis M. Muhammad; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00019 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/8/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/19/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-02-32-264-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 610 N. Brinton Avenue Dixon, IL 61021

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael R. Mayes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00003 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-05-433-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 204 E. 8th Street, Dixon, IL 61021

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1502316.

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For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1420458.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE FIRST NLC TRUST 2005-4 MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 PLAINTIFF VS. LARRY D. PANKEY, KATRINA M. PANKEY, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS NO: 15 CH 109 Property Address: 401 8th Ave. Sterling, IL 61081 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 60, WEST OF BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF STERLING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 11-22-310-015 COMMON ADDRESS: 401 8th Ave., Sterling, IL 61081 And which mortgages were made by Larry D. Pankey and Katrina M. Pankey, as Mortgagor(s); and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First NLC Financial Services, LLC as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated November 10, 2005, and recorded as Document No.702-2006, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Chancery Division, on or before the 4TH day of NOVEMBER , 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Ste. 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201 6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.2401

October 5, 12 & 19 2015

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PLAN COMMISSION CITY OF DIXON, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Plan Commission, designated by the City Council of Dixon, Illinois, to conduct a public hearing on a proposed Petition for Re-Zoning, the City of Dixon, Illinois, will conduct such a hearing at the hour of 6:00 p.m. on October 22, 2015, in the City Council chambers at the Dixon City Hall, 121 W. 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois.

The proposed Petition, brought under Part E of Chapter 13 of the City of Dixon Zoning Ordinance, seeks to rezone the subject real estate to “B-2.”

The subject real estate is legally described as follows: Part of Lot 1 in Keul Subdivision, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 9 in Township 21 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, City of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, and also part of the North Half of Section 9 in Township 21 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 1 in Keul Subdivision; thence South 88 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds West on the south line of said Lot 1 and the north line of Keul Road, a distance of 100.11 feet (recorded as 100.0 feet) to the west line of the east half of said Lot 1; thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes 38 seconds East on said west line, a distance of 337.26 feet to the north line of said Lot 1, same also being the south right of way line of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway; thence North 88 degrees 34 minutes 14 seconds East on said south right of way line, a distance of 1727.79 feet to the east line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 9; thence South 0 degrees 53 minutes 11 seconds East on said east line, a distance of 658.81 feet; thence South 89 degrees 17 minutes 15 seconds West parallel with the north line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 1315.98 feet to the west line of said Northeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 00 minutes 48 seconds West on the north line of Walton Subdivision in the City of Dixon, a distance of 422.49 feet; thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes 38 seconds East, a distance of 242.06 feet to the south line of Keul Road; thence North 88 degrees 38 minutes 16 seconds East on said south line, a distance of 100.11 feet to the east line of said Keul Road; thence North 0 degrees 04 minutes 24 seconds East on said east line of Keul Road, a distance of 59.95 feet (recorded as 60 feet) to said point of beginning.

PINs: 18-08-09-100-019 and part of 18-08-09-200-012 Commonly known as 574 Keul Road, Dixon, Illinois 61021 The parcel is owned by Timber Industries, LLC, whose address of record is 900 Depot Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Dated this 1st day of October, 2015.

Oct. 5, 2015

Plan Commission City of Dixon, Illinois

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

Fifth Third Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF Vs.

Michael R. Mayes; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00003 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTHERLY 90 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 101 IN THE TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AT A DISTANCE OF 107 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF AND THENCE RUNNING SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 90 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE BLOCK, 76.6 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE BLOCK AND THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE 95 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-05-433-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 204 E. 8th Street, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-20458.

Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2015

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 29 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Eggers Farms located at 604 Angling Rd, Paw Paw, Illinois 61353.

Dated this 29th day of September A.D. 2015 Cathy Myers County Clerk Gerianne Knack Deputy October 5,12,19

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Dennis M. Muhammad; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 00019 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/8/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/19/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTHERLY HALF OF THE WESTERLY HALF OF THE NORTHERLY HALF OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 29 OF THE TOWN OF NORTH DIXON, NOW A PART OF THE CITY OF DIXON, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 14, 1842 IN DEED BOOK A, PAGE 260, MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2,50 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; RUNNING THENCE EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES, 150 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT, 50 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 150 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHERLY ON SAID WEST LINE, 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PIN 07-02-32-264-005 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 610 N. Brinton Avenue Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-02316.

Oct. 5, 12, 19, 2015

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF HERBERT C. CLEVENGER, Deceased.

No. 15 P 106 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of HERBERT C. CLEVENGER. Letters of Office were issued to LUCINDA L. HARTMAN, 27859 Knief Road, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before March 29, 2016, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated this 22nd day of September, 2015.

Lucinda L. Hartman, Independent Representative Daniel C. Hawkins WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 September 28, October 5, 12, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Jeffery A. Johnson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00083 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/3/2015, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER FOUR (4) EXCEPTING THE WESTERLY FIFTY (50) FEET THEREOF IN BLOCK NUMBER FOUR (4) IN RIVER PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON RECORDED IN BOOK "C" OF PLATS AT PAGE 14 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-06-329-017 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2401 W. 3rd Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-12299.

I669851 September 21, 29, October 5, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER J. JANOSKEY, Deceased.

No. 2015 P 58 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Walter J. Janoskey of 803 Sixth Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to James W. Janoskey, of 803 Sixth Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger of Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

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

By: James W. Janoskey Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX badger@egblc.com Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2015

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815-625-7043 2BR Duplex, no pets. W/D hookup, refrigerator, stove. $500/mo plus dep.

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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 2 Nice clean 2BR, 206 8th Ave $525 + $525 dep.

815-626-7257 or 815-718-0257 Near CGH & Rec Center, Nice 1BR garage, applcs., $435/mo., 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199 Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150.

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WOOSUNG 3BR apt. 600 Griswold Ave. (Woosung is the town to Dixon). next Newly renovated and new appliances. No pets. $575/ mo. Sec. dep. req. Call Matt 310-750-5663

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DIXON 2BR, 1 car gar., lg yard, W. side open floor plan. Allow pets, not lg. dogs. $500/mo. + dep.

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POLO 2 BR furnished home for rent, no pets, $650 per 815-590month 2681 Why rent when you can own?

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ROCK FALLS Cute 2BR, yard, C/A, Why Rent?™ 604 Avenue D $568/mo.

815-878-7399 Lg. 3BR with laundry rm. $500/dep. $635/mo. 1111 Ave A. 309-242-0259.

STERLING 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043 2BR., 1BA garage $550 NO PETS. mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

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2 cemetery lots located at Garden of Faith Chapel Hill Memorial Park 714 Section S. 1 & 2 asking $1500 & transfer fee applies 928-715-7576

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Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice Inc. is hiring a PartTime visiting Home Health Aide to work throughout the Sauk Valley area.

Active CNA a must, Medicare experience a plus.

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Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St. Dixon, IL SOCIAL SERVICE DIRECTOR We are looking for a dedicated professional to assume key full position on our team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage, PTO, vacation and holiday pay; medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); and much more!

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FT/PT. $20/hr + OT. $30/hr if hauling Hazmat. Minimum of 5 yrs exp. driving or running large farm equipment. May be permanent position after harvest.

Send Resume or Apply: Brechon Farm Services, 1270 IL Rt. 26 South, Dixon, IL 61021. jerry@brechonfs.com No Calls Please

5 to 10 people needed to start immediately, full time positions. No exp. nec. Oppt'y for advancement.

Potential Earnings of $500/wk Doing open interviews Call Mark 563-424-4479 to reserve a spot!

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JOURNEYMAN LINEWORKER Jo-Carroll Energy is seeking a Journeyman Lineworker to report to our Savanna office to construct, operate, and maintain overhead and underground distribution and sub-station lines, devices, equip., and metering. Position will require after-hours outage and emergency response and troubleshooting.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and have completed an approved apprenticeship lineworker program or equivalent.

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Automobile dealership now hiring for Service/ Lot person. Looking for someone willing to work and willing to learn the service/ car lot business.

Apply in person at Credit Auto Sales, 601 IL Rt. 2, Dixon.

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Focus House is seeking a full-time . Applicants should possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.

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Moring Disposal is accepting applications for LICENSED CDL DRIVERS to run garbage collection routes out of our ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS location.

Applicants should have a valid class B with air brakes driver’s license with an excellent driving record. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package, including (5) day work-week. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401-K with employer match. We also reward safety and performance excellence with regular bonus awards.

Uniforms, work footwear and all personnel protective equipment are provided.

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Proposal Writer Local firm has immediate opening for a full time Proposal Writer.

Successful candidate should have strong written communication ft Word and Excel. Experience skills and be experienced with Microsoft with Publisher, PowerPoint, website creation a plus. Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. This is a professional position of significant responsibility. Knowledge of the engineering transportation industry is an extreme plus.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Attractive Salary and Benefits. Benefits include Profit Sharing, 401K, Group Health, Disability and Life Insurance.

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PART TIME OPENINGS Teller

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Successful completion of the course will certify an individual to work as a Developmental Disability Aide on Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry. Flexibility with class schedule.

Must be 16 y.o., able to lift 50 lbs, no disqualifying conditions on IL Healthcare Background Check.

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Tri-County Opportunities Council

Sauk Valley Media, has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Multi-Media Advertising Account Executive. Based in Sterling, Sauk Valley Media is publisher of six weekly and two daily newspapers that serve Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, and Carroll counties.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for selling print and digital products in an established geographic territory, building strong client relationships, and providing superior customer service to merchants in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, and Carroll Counties.

This exciting role calls for an individual who enjoys working with local businesses to assess needs and present a solution-based product mix including print, digital, social, video, and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented consultative sales professional, with a positive mental attitude and strong communication skills. Must work well under pressure in a deadline driven environment and be a strong closer. Sales experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

Sauk Valley Media offers a comprehensive benefit package and a competitive compensation plan.

has position openings for Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Dixon. 30hrs./wk., school year; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Rochelle. 35hrs./wk., school year; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. For information and application contact Tri-County Opportunities Council at 815-625-7830 or visit our website at www.tcochelps.org.T.C.O.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a United Way Partner.

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STERLING W. 5th - 10th St., Ave G - L 25 STERLING W. 18th St, W. 19th St., Ave G - L, Coventry Ln. 40 STERLING Ave. I, Ave. J, Ave. K, Ave. L, W. LeFeure 57 STERLING Greenridge Dr., E. 19th St., 6th Ave 75 STERLING 12th Ave., 14th Ave., 15th Ave, 16th Ave. 50 STERLING Harvey Dr., Chestnut, East Ave., E/M, Oak 56 STERLING Sterling High Rise, 2403 E. 19th St. 83

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Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St. Dixon, IL

EMPLOYMENT

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Seasonal Farm Help & Drivers wanted

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CNAs $1500 Sign-on Bonus We are looking for dedicated professionals to assume key full and part time positions on our nursing team! If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage, PTO, vacation and holiday pay; medical, dental, and vision; 401(k); and much more!

For an immediate and confidential interview, apply in person or call Lynette McFadden at (815) 284-3393 or email/ fax your resume in confidence to dixon@tutera.com 815-284-2066.

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Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

HOMES FOR RENT

4BR, 3BA, 810 W 15th St. $1,100/ mo. + $1,100 dep.

815-590-8400.

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2 Bedroom Great Location

3BR house w/ den & garage, $850 / mo. 815-626-2470

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RIVER RIDGE APARTMENTS

3-4BR 2BA custom home, 3 car garage, $1200/mo.

815-441-5825

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EMPLOYMENT

505

DeKalb Feeds, Inc. is now accepting applications for a fill time day shift straight truck driving position on our feed delivery team.

CDL/Class B license is required.

Job duties include delivering bulk and bags (50lbs.) to various farm locations.

Apply in person at 105 Dixon Ave. Rock Falls, IL.

NEW TODAY Experienced Custom Applicators Ag background a plus.

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

Full Time Church Musician Piano, Organ, Clavinova Sundays and possibly one evening for choir practice.

Contact Church office for details.

Trinity Lutheran Church Milledgeville 815-225-7410 Local manufacturer seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician Duties include: Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

Allen Bradley and other PLC experience required.

Please send replies to Box #1305, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Seasonal Drivers Local work.

Home every night.

Completive wage.

Possibly work into full time position.

EOE 815-772-2514 leave name & number.

Perfect for retired drivers!

EMPLOYMENT

505

Male/Female Help Wanted: The Rock Falls Elementary School District #13 is taking applications for a lunch prep/lunch server at Rock Falls Middle School.

This position is for 6½ hours per day at a beginning hourly rate of $10.12/hr.

We are also taking applications for substitute food servers. Positions can be from 2 ½ to 8 hours per day as needed.

Applications are being taken at the Superintendent's office, 602 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois from 8 a.m. to 4p.m., through Friday, October 9, 2015 Rochelle Area ~Looking for experienced lead and second press operators. Must have knowledge of Harris M 1000 inline finishing and/or Goss Sunday 2000.

Imaging and die cut is a plus.

Please forward detailed resume to: Master Graphics LLC 1100 S. Main Street Rochelle, IL 61068 TO OUR

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

CHILD CARE

512

LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

Lic. #00062-03.

CHILD CARE

512

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

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

POSITION WANTED

515

I will wash & set hair and do sewing. Please call 815-652-4783

NEW TODAY Reliable housekeeper, Low rates/ Ref. 815-564-8025.

AUCTIONS

615

***ATTENTION*** Builders, Contractors, Remodelers and Do-It-Yourselfers ***AUCTION*** OCTOBER 10TH 9AM Complete Kitchens, Counter tops, Flooring, Doors, Tubs, Vanities & MUCH MORE! Kane County Fairgrounds www.peakauction. com 800-245-9690

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

Boxer puppies, parents on site. $300.815-590-2229 or 815-631-4147

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

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

Duro Star Welder Generator, 50-210 amp, 4000 watt, never used. $1299 new, sell for $950.

563-241-2787 GE Refrigerator Almond color. $100. Call 815-973-6774 Grey's Anatomy seasons 9-11.

Good cond. $30 815-535-6131 If a blacktop contractor has raised the contract price for your job after work was commenced, please contact Erin 815-621-4727.

Rock MemorabiliaBilly Joel. Value $95. Sell $25.

815-732-1492

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

Magic Chef electric stove, white.

Exc. cond. $200/ obo. 815-625-8422

BICYCLES

715

Like new Sun ESTriClassic XS 21 recumbent bike.

Pd. 1,100. Asking $600 FIRM 815625-7090

FURNITURE

755

Lighted curio cabinet, couch & chair, old console stereo.

815-985-4263.

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

New brown leather recliner/lift chair; used 5 days, pd. $980. Asking $700 Brown leather recliner excellent cond. $250 815-440-9714 Sofa; Floral / Flex Steel, Excelent cond. $150 815456-2472 Vintage Ethan Allen 3 piece Pine “Old Tavern” desk & shelving unit. $650. 815-973-5630

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 (2) kittens 3mos. old, free to good home only. Call 815-625-2758.

2 nice cats, free to good indoor/ outdoor homes.

1 male, 1 spayed female. Call 815499-3131.

6-7 mo. old free kittens to good indoor homes, various colors. Moving soon, need them gone.815-535-8657 8 Reg. English Springer Spaniel puppies. Born Aug. 2015.

Tails 11, docked, shots, liver and white markings. Friendly and affectionate, Males $650 Females $700. Call 815493-6080

JUST ANIMALS LOW COST

WELLNESS CLINICS

Friday, October 9th 2 pm- 6 pm Muddy Paws Pet Complex in Sterling Cat & Dog exams $10, Most vaccines $12 Heartworm test & Microchips $20.

Call to schedule appt.

815-830-6568

PLEASE help rescue our cats, and a couple kittens! Need a good indoor home!

815-590-7625 Tosa Female (100 lb.), Mid age. Show Champ, all shots.

Seeking retirement.

Free to right companion. 815-6266382 after 7pm.

Tosa Puppy (lg. breed), Free as a co-own to the right home.

Call 815626-6382 after 7pm.

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

779

Blade for Simplicity Tractor or other brand, $100 815625-8053

POOLS & SUPPLIES

784

Intex Easy Set 18'x4' round above ground pool, 2yrs old. Pump & ladder. Great shape!

Asking $200/obo.

815-994-1707.

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WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Looking for brown leather sofa & recliner in exc. shape 815-441-4659 Skid loader in any condition & 66 or 67 Nova seats.

563-212-7699

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1960 W. Germany beer stein mug $45 815-284-1094 2, American Flags w/ flag pole. Good cond. $20 815-732-1492 4' Bathroom Vanity sinktop. $100 815-973-1951 4' to 5' Long wrecking bar $20 815-284-1094 Ace-in-the-hole powered battery sump pump $Free 815-288-7148 Adult commode portable toilet. $5 815-973-1951 Black & Decker 7.25 in. circular saw. $25 815-284-2685 Black Futon w/ mattress two pads; good cond. $85 obo 815-9940977 Breville juice fountain plus.

Good cond. $75 815-535-6131 Comp. Equip.-3 keyboards, Lexmark printer, flat screen monitor. $25 for all.

815-732-1492 Dozer loader; Oliver 550; Clark forklift, Chevy 1 ton truck; 24' box truck. 815-6264561, 625-5498.

Indoor security B/W CCD camera.

Baby monitor $25 815-284-2685 Large House Plant $10 815-284-1094 Like new Hoover Carpet Shampooer. $50. Call 815626-1661 Necchi portable sewing machine, used very little; Kirby vaccuum w/ shampooer attachments,; gun cabinet, holds 6 guns, w/ bottom storage; work bench; Delta 2 wheel grinder on Call iron stand.

815-225-5345 New England Pats championship SB 38 T-shirt XL $10 815-284-2685 Nice matching pair of 1920 Illinois Lic. Plates. $30. Call 815-275-3131 Old cars and parts, tools & lots of everything.

815-973-5674

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Various size totes, excellent condition.

815-973-9010.

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LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

Small herd (8 head) shorthorn cows, all AI sired, 4 yrs. & younger, halter broke & gentle, Call 815-541-5049

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FARM EQUIPMENT

855

2011 New Holland Rustler 120 Utility Vehicle, auto tilt 66 hrs., bed, diesel, enclosed cab, $10,000 815441-7881

CLASSIC CARS

904

1970 VW Beetle, runs & stops good, economical, new tires, $4500 815645-8382

AUTOMOBILES

905

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1987 Chevrolet Classic Brougham 58k mi. Dark blue. $3,200.Good Cond.

630-220-2915 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Gray, 62k. mi. $5,500. Great cond.

630-220-2915 ★2006 Chrysler★ 300C, 4 door, 39K mi., like new, $12,000 858-212-1952 2010 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited,leather, gray, 34,448 mi., brand new tires, $18,500 815-631-7213

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2011 Equinox LT, 38,900 mi., AWD, 1 owner, very nice for $15,000 815631-4864 2012 Chevy Impala LT, asking $11,500 Excellent condition Like new.

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TRUCKS

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TRAILERS/RVS

905

2012 16' Wells Cargo cargo trailer, v-nose, tandem axel, side door & ramp door, $3700 / obo 815-677-1533 2013 Monte Carlo Limited Edition travel trailer. 40ft.

2BR, 2 A/C's, 2 slide outs. Washer dryer. Perfect for lots lake or travel.

Many extras. Exc. cond. $25,400.

682-561-3643.

2013 Starcraft Travel Star 244DS, outside mini frig., dinette slide out, furnished. Like new $15,500. Call 815438-2122.

910

1985 Ford 4x4 w/ snow plow. Needs brakes & tune-up. $1,500. Dixon area 704-650-9290 2000 Nissan Frontier, great cond., ext. cab, 90K mi., $4,000/obo 815441-5825

NEW TODAY 2005 Chevy Colorado, 4 cyl, 59,000 mi., exc. cond., $6200/obo 815-625-7525

Only 15K Miles!

13 FORD F-150 4X4

PARTS & ACC.

925

Michelin Tire, good tread, exc. cond., 225/55/16 $30 815-631-5810

MOTORCYCLES

935

2010 Harley Davidson Street Glide, 21K mi., silver, $15,200 563249-7415

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13 CADILLAC XTS

14 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

945

945

2007 J Feather EXP 23B, Ultralight ½ ton towable. inHitch/levelers cluded sleep 8, LR slide, awning AC/ Heat, full kitchen/ bath $10,000. Call 815-213-2732 2009 Colorado 5th Wheel Exc. Cond.

2 slides, great floor plan, many extras $25K 815-9734327

AUTOS WANTED

960

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Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021 Tuesday, October 6, 2015 3:00 p.m Start

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• 4x6 Clam Jr. ice fishing hut, patio group • 2 stuffed mounted pheasants - 1 stuffed mounted fish • Stevens 22 LR - Savage model 77B 12 ga.

• Eskimo post auger - deer decoy - misc. camping • Lots of new items such as tupperware, Christmas decor, Christmas lights, misc. Avon items • Lots of adv. pictures; Blues Bros., Clint Eastwood, Roy Rogers, Johnny Cash, John Wayne • Candles, Cookie jars, fans, lots of household misc.

• Soft goods, towels, sheets, comforters.

• Misc. speakers in boxes Computer desk, magazine rack, 6 pc. Rattan, patio/sun room set very nice, 4 swivel wooden bar stools, maple end table, black iron Laundry stove, baby cradle, 5 pc. office set including cabinet book case, desk, chair, etc., wicker organizer, wicker laundry basket, Duncan Phyfe hutch, Duncan Phyfe 5 pc. drop leaf table, Duncan Phyfe server, 2 blue matching accent chairs, large wardrobe, 2 twin size memory foam mattress tops new in box, luggage, 8 track stereo, 100’s of out side boxes Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Lee Hollingsworth Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

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