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EDUCATION | FUNDING

Bill could bring $5.5M to area Being discussed in House, it would benefit bulk of area districts

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

DIXON – Dixon Superintendent Michael Juenger wants to gather as much support for Senate Bill 16 as he can.

SB16 is intended to com-

pletely rework the way the state funds public education by shifting money away from suburban and urban school districts and toward more rural districts with lower assessed property values.

The Dixon School District

stands to gain $299 per pupil in funding, meaning the district would get an additional $766,452, based on the way the bill is written.

“We are promoting the passage of Senate Bill 16 because it will be beneficial to the school

district,” Juenger said. “Something has to be done, and this is one way to get the talks started.”

SB16 has passed the Senate and is being discussed in the House.

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More inside • See the projected impact for local school districts on A4 • Student demographics shift in state, A4 • Hopefuls differ on Gov. Quinn’s impact on education funding, A5

ASHTON

KIDS REHEARSE DUCKING, COVERING AT CHRIST LUTHERAN

Police chief dies at 52 Authorities find him unresponsive in car north of Amboy

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

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Students in Heather Whitney’s second-grade class at Christ Lutheran School in Sterling duck and cover Thursday during the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. At 10:16 a.m., participants throughout the country practiced their earthquake preparedness drill.

RIGHT: Preschoolers in Dawn Frankfother’s class at Christ Lutheran School squeeze beneath the tables in the classroom Thursday morning.

Covering yourself with a table or desk, or situating yourself in a door frame are ways to protect yourself from falling debris.

AMBOY – Ashton Police Chief Darrell Farringer died Thursday evening, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department announced in a news release.

At 5 p.m., officers responded to a call about a car that had gone off the road north of Amboy in the area of U.S. routes 52 and 30.

When offiDarrell cers arrived at Farringer the scene, they found Farringer, 52, unresponsive in his car. He was taken to KSB Hospital where he was then pronounced dead.

The car had minimal damage, and Farringer was wearing a seat belt. That, among other things, led authorities to believe Farringer veered into a cornfield as a result of a medical issue, Lee County Sheriff John Varga said.

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1 Ice cream, truck rides in Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum will present a fall ice cream social from 6 to 8 p.m today at Bowman Park, at the intersection of First Street and Second Avenue. There will be free ice cream and fire truck rides over both bridges.

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WALNUT – The 2014 Cornpicker Reunion is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at the farm of John and Judy Bolz at the northeast edge of Walnut. There will be antique tractors and equipment on display.

YouTube sensations The Peterson Farm Bros. will play their ag parodies of famous songs Friday at 9:15 a.m., and at 2:30 and 4 p.m.

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DIXON – The seventh annual Ultimate Tailgate Chili Cookoff and Bags Tourney will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Beanblossom parking lot in downtown Dixon.

Admission is $5. There will be TVs outdoors showing NFL games.

The event is open to all ages. Call Dixon Main Street, 815288-2308, for more information.

PROPHETSTOWN – The 29th annual Farm Toy Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday at Prophetstown Expo, 310 W. Riverside Drive.

Admission is $2, with children under 12 free. The show will feature vendors of farm toys, trucks, cars and other collectibles.

There also will be vintage farm tractors and equipment on display.

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Blues and Bluegrass

FRANKLIN GROVE – It’s the third Friday of the month, which means it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

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Barn fire

Rochelle man flown to Rockford , A2.

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Correction • Wes Morrissey resigned from the Lee County Board in June. A column in Wednesday’s editions said he was a sitting board member.

• Goodfellows of Lee County’s address is P.O. Box 674, Dixon, IL 61021. It was incorrect in an ad in Oct. 11 editions.

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POLICE Sterling Police Helena K. Ghadosh, 18, of Sterling; 4:30 a.m.

Wednesday at East 11th Street and Fifth Avenue; failure to yield at a stop intersection; given notice to appear.

Kristine T. Hippen, 49, of Sterling; 7:22 a.m. Wednesday at East Fifth Street and 17th Avenue; failure to yield at a stop intersection; given notice to appear.

Rudy J, Attebury, 61, of Rock Falls; 2:47 p.m.

Wednesday at East Fourth Street and Freeport Road; disobeyed red light; posted driver’s license as bond.

Joseph A. Bundy, 27, of Sterling; 4:29 p.m. Wednesday at 4115 E. Lincolnway; retail theft with prior conviction; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Jeffery A. Cramer, 29, of Sterling; 2:43 p.m. Wednes-

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day on Fourth Avenue; aggravated domestic battery; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Girl, 16, of Prophetstown; 8:06 p.m. Wednesday at Sterling Police Department; possession of cannabis, 10-30 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia; released to her parents.

Vivika O. Trujillo, 16, of Sterling; 6:51 p.m. Wednesday at East Fourth Street and 11th Avenue; failure to yield at a stop intersection; issued citation.

Amboy Police Girl, 17, of Amboy; 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at her home; failure to report accident to police authority; issued citation and released after posting bond.

Emily Anna Clarida, 30, of Amboy; 12:27 p.m.

Wednesday at Sterling and Morgan roads; speeding; issued citation and released after posting bond.

Ogle County Sheriff Melissa M. Neal, 32, of DeKalb; Wednesday; warrants for driving while license suspended and possession of a hypodermic needle; given notice to appear.

Rebecca Dufoe, 42, of Rockford; Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear.

Billy Whittie, 48, of Dixon; Wednesday; warrant for driving while license suspended; given notice to appear.

Joann G. Lee, 43, of Oregon; Wednesday; warrant for disorderly conduct; posted bond and given notice to appear.

Andria M. McKiski, 24, of Steward; Wednesday; warrant for failure to appear – possession of drug paraphernalia; given notice to appear.

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Man injured in barn fire Flown to Rockford with burns to hands, legs, officials say

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

ROCHELLE – A rural Rochelle man was injured Thursday afternoon after a furnace in his barn exploded, according to the Rochelle Fire Department.

The man, whose name isn’t being released, was flown to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford for treatment of burns to 20 percent of his body – specifically his hands and his legs, the fire department said.

Crews from eight departments, including Rochelle, Ogle-Lee, Ashton, Lynn-Scott-Rock, and Oregon, responded to the scene at 1884 S. White Rock Road, east of Chana, just before 4 p.m.

The large barn, which is not a livestock barn, was located north of the intersection of Cottonwood and White Rock roads.

Firefighters reached the blaze in time to stop flames from reaching the nearby home and its garage.

Rochelle firefighter Ben Johnson said a preliminary investigation indicated that the fire was accidental.

“At this point, we

Photos by Earleen Hinton/ehinton@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: Ashton Fire Chief Bernard Richter confers with a Linn-Scott-Rock firefighter Thursday afternoon as crews douse a barn fire at 1884 S. White Rock Road in rural Rochelle. Eight departments responded to the blaze, ignited by a furnace that exploded and resulted in the owner being flown to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford with burns to 20 percent of his body, according to the Rochelle Fire Department.

BELOW: Eight departments responded to the call just before 4 p.m. believe the fire originated from a malfunction of a furnace that the man was trying to light,” Johnson said. “That’s all we know for now.”

No other injuries were reported, and the man’s status at the hospital was unavailable.

Shaw Media’s Earleen Hinton contributed to this report.

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The 10,000-squarefoot facility, being built

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It will be at the same location, 220 W. Blackhawk Drive.

In memory of

Colonel Charles Russell Lowell 1835 - 1864 October 19, 2014,

marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Col. Lowell.

In 1859, Lowell purchased the land that would become Lowell Park. He joined the Army a fervent abolitionist and was mortally wounded in the Battle of Cedar Creek at the age of 29.

His widow, Josephine Shaw Lowell, gave birth to their only child, Carlotta, six weeks later.

Carlotta would give the land to the people of Dixon in 1907.

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Officials to present sales tax information City, school district both have increase on ballot

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

MORRISON – A meeting is planned for voters who want more information about the two half-cent sales tax questions that will be on the ballot in November.

The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the community room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is the host.

Mayor Everett Pannier, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, and Scott Vance, superintendent of the MorriEverett son School DisPannier trict, will present information and answer questions about the tax increases.

The city is seeking a halfcent sales tax increase for street repairs. At the additional half-cent maximum, it would receive an estimated $250,000 a year for roads projects.

The streets identified as top

priorities are East Wall, South Jackson, East Winfield, and a small section of Orange, from the railroad tracks to U.S. Barry Route 30.

Dykhuizen Pannier said a study by an engineering group and the city’s public works department concluded that the city should be budgeting $400,000 a year for road work, and that isn’t happening. “With our situation, it’s just not possible,� Pannier said. “Nothing has been put away for the

future in previous administrations for wastewater treatment or roads, and the future is now.�

The city in July delayed an estimated $23 million wastewater treatment plant project in the hopes officials could take advantage of new EPA lending terms.

Whiteside County schools also are seeking a half-cent increase for schools maintenance. The school district is eyeing some big-ticket projects, including replacing two roofs and a boiler within the next few years. As the second-largest school district in the county, Morrison would get about $500,000, if the tax increase passes.

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Vance has said the school board would look to use some of the extra sales tax revenue to lighten the load on homeowners. “Our board, historically, has voted to abate property taxes, so that is something for the voters to consider,� Vance said.

For non-home rule municipalities, the half-cent sales tax is capped at 1 percent, and can be instituted in one-quarter increments only. The half-cent is actually one half of 1 percent, amounting to 5 cents on every $10 spent on most purchases.

Some items, including food and prescription drugs, are exempt.

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Group targets ‘sweepstakes’ machines County modifies Some unregulated plans for search kiosks are fixed to cheat players for administrator Coming Saturday

CHICAGO (AP) – An anti-crime group in Illinois launched a campaign Thursday to eradicate unregulated casinolike kiosks in bars and other venues that mimic legal video gambling, arguing the “sweepstakes� or “coupon� machines are sometimes fixed to cheat players and invite the involvement of organized crime.

Those installing the machines, which accept cash but typically pay out coupons or credits that can be used for online purchases, exploit a loophole in Illinois law that legislators have not closed, according to the Chicago Crime Commission, a 95-year-old nonpartisan group of civic leaders.

The machines are present in more than a dozen states, many of which are grappling with similar issues, a report by the American Gaming Association found. Revenues nationwide might run into the billions of dollars, with single terminals generating up to $5,000 a month, the

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A man plays a video gaming machine Feb. 14 in Huntley. On Thursday, the Chicago Crime Commission formally launched a campaign against illegal video gambling machines at bars and other venues across Illinois.

2012 report said.

Rough estimates are that there are more than 100 operational in Illinois – with 600 machines waiting to be installed, said Art Bilek, the commission’s executive vice president. The gaming association report said there are several thousand in some states.

Once they become established in a state, Bilek warned, “They are like parasites – they never go away.�

There are around 13,000 legal and strictly regulated video gambling machines in Illinois, which generate tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue, according to the Illinois Gaming Board.

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tacted Anderson about meeting with her and Tim Wells, chairman of the Henry County Board, Sondgeroth said.

Gillespie thought the salary range of $85,000 to $100,000, as previously recommended to the county board, might be too high. Also, a Master of Public Administration degree might not be required, she told them.

After talking with Gillespie and Wells, Sondgeroth suggested the board lower its sights a bit when it comes to a county administrator and do the search on its own to save the consultant fee. If the board fails in a search, it then could hire a consultant, he said.

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PRINCETON – The Bureau County Board is adjusting its search for a county administrator.

Tuesday, the board voted unanimously to rescind a motion made in September to spend up to $20,000 to hire a consultant to lead the search. Instead, members directed County Board Chairman Dale Anderson to appoint an ad hoc committee to explore the feasibility of hiring a county administrator or county facilitator. The committee will report back to the board.

Fees and Finance Committee member Steve Sondgeroth told the board he and Anderson had met with Henry County Administrator Colleen Gillespie, at her request, to further discuss Bureau County’s administrator position. Gillespie spoke to the full board in September to discuss her duties as a county administrator, and later con-

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Defenders of the machines say they don’t directly distribute cash and, hence, shouldn’t be subject to gambling controls.

A notice on the Illinois Gaming Board’s website says that line of reasoning “has been universally rejected in jurisdictions across the country,� including by courts in eight states.

Bilek, who joined undercover police to play the machines, says they clearly meet criteria for gambling, including because they rely on chance, not skill. At some venues, he said bartenders paid him cash if he produced receipts indicating he won on a machine.

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unregulated devices goes into government coffers.

Bilek says in some instances, anecdotal evidence suggests reputed organized crime figures involved in extortion or illegal cigarette sales are the same figures who approach bars to gauge whether their owners will sign up for sweepstakes and coupon machines. “The guy’s a runner – a goon for the Outfit,� he said referring to one name for the Chicagoarea mob.

Bilek’s group is mailing a new guidebook called “The Nightmare of Sweepstakes Video Gaming� to every sheriff and state’s attorney in Illinois. In Cook County, where the devices are more preva-

Video gaming is bringing in revenue for businesses and the state, but what has it done to those with a history of gambling addiction?

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

James H. ‘Jim’ Hawk ERIE – James H. “Jim” Hawk, 88, of Erie, entered heaven Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at his home.

Jim was born Feb. 1, 1926, on the family farm near Fenton, the son of John Howard and Irene (James) Hawk. Jim married Charlotte Burns on Jan. 13, 1951, at Fenton Methodist Church. He was a lifelong farmer, running Hawk Brothers Farm with his brother, Lyle.

One of his proud accomplishments was converting and the oneroom schoolhouse that he attended as a child into a cabin, which he moved to the family lake for all to enjoy.

Jim was involved in the development of Lake Erie Country Club, and served on its first board of directors. He was a member of the Erie Masonic Lodge, and was a past worthy master. He enjoyed bowling in a league through the Fenton Elevator. His many hobbies over the years included traveling, camping, waterskiing, playing pinochle, golfing ,and watching sports,

especially the Chicago teams, and Iowa Hawkeyes. Most importantly, Jim loved being with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; three children and their spouses, Bradley James (Jill) Hawk of Lakewood, and Pamela Jo (Paul) Connor and Lisa I. (Rick) Grigsby, both of Wheaton; grandchildren, Shaun (Gwenda) Hawk, Jennifer (Bryce) Riemer, Brian (Courtney) Hawk, Ashley (Alan) George, Lindsey Coffman, Garrett Connor, Jason Connor, Lauren Grigsby, and Ian Grigsby; and 10 greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Lyle Hawk.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m, with a Masonic service at 6 p.m., Sunday at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home in Erie. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.

Monday at Fenton United Methodist Church.

Burial will be at Fenton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Fenton United Methodist Church.

Visit gibsonbodefh.com to send condolences.

Margaret Kerchner DIXON – Margaret Kerchner, 93, of Dixon, formerly of Mendota, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

She was born Sept.

6, 1921, in Troy Grove, to Walter and Maude (Marks) McConnell. She married George Kerchner on Aug. 8, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2009. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Mendota.

She is survived by one daughter, Sandy Thompson of Dixon; four grandchildren, Brad (Jackie), Mike and Chris Thomp-

son, and Grayson Kerchner; five great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-granddaughter.

She also was preceded in death by one son, George Jr.; five sisters; and one brother.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. today and the funeral at 11:30 a.m. today at St. John Lutheran Church in Mendota, with the Rev. Dale Peterson officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery in Mendota. Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the church.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday for the following day’s edition. They can be sent via e-mail, obitu-

aries@saukvalley.com or fax, 815-625-9390.

For more information, call 815-625-3600 or 815284-2222, ext. 5530 or 5502.

Today’s visitations: Hazel A. Livingston of Rock Falls, 9-10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

Margaret J. Kerchner of Dixon, 10-11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Mendota.

Shirley M. Furar of Compton, 5-8 p.m. at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.

Robert K. Allison Jr. of Rock Falls, 6-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Today’s funerals: Hazel A. Livingston of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

Margaret J. Kerchner of Dixon, 11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Mendota.

Saturday visitations: Betty L. Van Horn of Prophetstown, gathering of family and friends, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Ernest “Red” Spencer Jr. of Morrison, memorial visitation, 4-7 p.m. at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Saturday funerals: Shirley M. Furar of Compton, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in West Brooklyn.

Merle Meiners, formerly of Whiteside County, 11 a.m. memorial service at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Morrison.

Betty L. Van Horn of Prophetstown, 11 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Robert K. Allison Jr. of Rock Falls, 1:30 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Sunday visitations: James H. “Jim” Hawk of Erie, 2-6 p.m., with Masonic service at 6 p.m., at GibsonBode Funeral Home in Erie.

Joan J, Mercer of Dixon, formerly of Paw Paw, 5-8 p.m. at Torman Funeral Home in Paw Paw. Sunday funerals: Louis F. Ohlendorf of Amboy, celebration of life, 3-6 p.m. at Amboy Community Building.

Monday funerals: James H. “Jim” Hawk of Erie, 10:30 a.m. at Fenton United Methodist Church.

Joan J. Mercer of Dixon, formerly of Paw Paw, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw. Oct. 27 funerals: Josephine D. “Jo” Harshbarger of Dixon, graveside interment of cremains, 11 a.m. at Grand Detour Cemetery.

Ernest ‘Red’ Spencer Jr. LYNDON – Ernest “Red” Spencer Jr., 74, of Lyndon, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Red was born Oct. 5, 1940, in Dixon, the son of Ernest E. and Alveretta M. (Keep) Spencer. He was educated in Rockford grade schools, and attended Milledgeville High School. He married Olive Jeanette Jones on Dec. 10, 1960, in Morrison. She preceded him in death Feb. 22, 2012.

He worked for Engineered Roofing in Sterling. Red enjoyed golfing, and was a member of Prophets Hill Country Club in Prophetstown.

He also enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Red was an avid Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved to spend a lot of time in Wisconsin at his cabin.

Survivors include one daughter, Shari

Kaufman of Morrison; three sons, Barry (Jodi) Spencer of Sterling, Gary Spencer of Lyndon, and Shawn (April) Spencer of Dixon; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Sandy Reed of Loves Park; and one daughter-in-law, Dallas Spencer of Lyndon.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Brandy Spencer.

A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.

Saturday at BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison. Private family graveside service will be at a later date, with Rita Wolf, retired pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison.

A memorial has been established to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America.

Visit bosmarenkes.com to send condolences.

Joan J. Mercer DIXON – Joan Joyce (neé) Hamm Mercer, 87, of Dixon, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach.

Joan was born April 2, 1927, in Princeton, to David and Clara Hamm.

She was raised during the Great Depression. Coming of age near the end of World War II, at age 18, Joan and a girlfriend signed up to work in the U.S. War Department in Washington, District of Columbia, much to her parents’ dismay. There, she shook President Truman’s hand on V-J Day, and met her future husband, Bob Mercer, who was serving a post with the Navy. Following a desire to become a teacher, Joan attended Carthage College for 1 year, and worked at a bank in San Francisco, before she married Bob on Sept.

26, 1948. As did many women of her generation, Joan withdrew from college to help support Bob’s education in pharmacy at the University of Iowa. After working at drug stores in Princeton and Mendota, in 1961, Bob and Joan purchased their own store, Mercer’s Pharmacy in Paw Paw, which remained open until 1999.

In addition to raising her four children and assisting Bob at the store, Joan returned to education, serving as a library assistant at Paw Paw High School. She also served part-time as a library assistant at Paw Paw Public Library. She often dressed in costume as Mother Goose, reading nursery rhymes to school and children’s groups.

Joan was an active mem-

Merle Meiners HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Merle Meiners, 80, of Hot Springs, formerly of Whiteside County, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Morrison, with the Rev. Mike Winkelman, associate pastor, officiating.

Hot Springs Funeral Home in Hot Springs is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Illinois ranked 49th in student funding BILL

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If the bill passes, it will be the first time since 1997 that the state’s school funding formula has changed.

“Districts with higher poverty rates have received less state aid, and it makes no sense,” said Ron McCord, superintendent of Rock Falls High School. “Something needs to happen, because the idea of equality funding does not apply to the current formula.”

According to the State Board of Education’s projections, the bill would generate an additional $371,325 for McCord’s district, and the Rock Falls Elementary School District stands to gain $1,055,548, should SB16 pass.

The Sterling School District is slated to gain more than $1.5 million via SB16.

Superintendent Tad Everett could not be reached for comment Thursday.

All told, the projections show that the bill could generate an additional $5.5 million for districts in the Sauk Valley. The area districts that are projected to lose funding are Bureau Valley, Eastland and Erie.

The Erie School District could lose more than $436,000.

“I’m definitely not in favor of a bill that will cost our school district over $400,000,” Superintendent K. Bradley Cox said. “That would account for 4 percent of our total revenue.”

Illinois ranks 49th in the nation in terms of state funding for students.

Despite that, State Sen.

Projected district-by-district impact If Senate Bill 16 passes, the majority of public school districts in the Sauk Valley would gain funding while only three districts would lose money. Listed below are the schools and the impact SB 16 could have on their school district, according to the State Board of Education.

Amboy School District: $57,719 Ashton-Franklin Center District: $42,799 Bureau Valley School District: -$141,364 Chadwick-Milledgeville School District: $89,101 Dixon School District: $766, 452 Eastland School District: -$506,418 East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School District: $92,020 Erie School District: -$436,000 Montmorency School District: $30,437 Morrison School District: $447,931 Oregon School District: $345,432 Polo School District: $228,861 Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico: $569,207 River Bend School District: $253,077 Rock Falls Elementary School District: $1,055,548 Rock Falls High School District: $371,325 Sterling School District: $1,540,696 West Carroll School District: $754,120 For more information on Senate Bill 16, visit isbe.net/ EFAC/default.htm.

Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, voted against the bill.

“Senate Bill 16 is an elaborate reshuffling of state aid for our schools through an overly complicated formula,” Bivins said. “It pits schools against one another, taking money away from some school districts and sending it to others. Despite the fact that some of the local schools in northwestern Illinois would receive more money, I cannot support a measure that robs Peter to pay Paul.”

In the 45th Senate District, which Bivins represents and includes all or a part of Carroll, DeKalb, JoDaviess, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Stephen-

son, Whiteside and Winnebago counties, the bill would cut funding for 20 school districts and increase funding for 22 other school districts.

“It’s just a redistribution of the money local school districts get,” Bivins said. “This is an attempt to address the funding issue, but it’s not ready for prime time yet, because it’s still a work in progress.”

Rep. Tom Demmer, another Dixon Republican, said some schools gain money, others lose money under SB16 because of different factors.

“It’s a very complicated formula,” he said. “Dixon benefits because they have a high-

ber of First Presbyterian Church, a member of PEO, a longtime league bowler, an earnest golfer, and a member of Indian Oaks Country Club.

According to all her partners, she was an excellent bridge player. After Bob’s sudden passing in 2003, Joan was blessed with six great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert B. Mercer; loving mother of JoEllen (the late William) Schlesinger, Steven (Kim) Mercer, Nancy (Hanna) Wassouf and Philip (Nancy) Mercer; dear grandmother of Brandon (Rachel) Schlesinger, Trent (Amy) Schlesinger, Sara (Matthew) Wiemer, Louis (Sara) Mercer, Suzanne Wassouf, and Kara Mercer; greatgrandmother of Maddux Schlesinger, Caleb and Abigail Schlesinger, June and Theodore Wiemer, and Abraham Mercer; dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Kenneth and Janice Hamm, the late David (Ernestine) Hamm, and Barbara (James) Rife; and fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Torman Funeral Home, 510 Flagg St., Paw Paw. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 398 Chicago Road, Paw Paw, with the Rev. Anne Hoflen officiating.

Interment will follow in Wyoming Township Cemetery in Paw Paw. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Paw Paw Public Library.

er percentage of students on the free and reduced lunch program.”

Demmer also said equalized assessed valuation plays a role.

“If a school district has a higher EAV, they may lose funding under the new formula,” he said. “Poverty levels and special education numbers also play a factor.”

SB16 could be voted on by the House sometime in November, following the fall election.

However, Demmer said he would not be surprised if additional time is needed.

“There could be some significant hearings on this and some amendments on the bill,” he said. “The next steps are uncertain, but the bill is getting a lot of attention right now.”

More money definitely would help the Dixon School District, which has been hit hard by proration, losing roughly 14 percent of its operating budget over the past 4 years.

“We are only as strong as our neediest children,” Juenger said. “There is no doubt that as a state, we need to invest more in educating our children. But first, we must ensure that we invest the dollars we have equitably.”

Demmer said he is still studying SB16 and has not yet taken a position on the bill.

“It’s a benefit for some schools, and it hurts other schools,” he said. “Because of that, some schools may support the bill, and others will oppose it.”

If approved, the bill would be phased in over 4 years.

EDUCATION | DEMOGRAPHICS

Landscape changing in Illinois More than half of students considered low-income; less than half are white SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The Illinois State Board of Education released statistics showing that more than half of public school students in the state are considered low-income, and for the first time, less than half of public school students are white.

The agency said Wednesday that the state’s white public school student population has dropped to 49.9 percent, while its Hispanic population has grown to 24.6 percent. It also said 51.5 percent of all Illinois public school students are considered low-income.

The state board will release its annual report card later this month. It will include the usual test scores and demographics, as well as a dozen new categories of data about Illinois public schools, according to officials.

The new metrics, including principal retention, college readiness and current college enrollment, aim to give parents and members of the community a better understanding of how the state analyzes the numbers.

Illinois will now provide the kind of information that some schools have paid private services to track, according to a state researcher. This includes freshman on-track rate, which is considered to be the most accurate indicator of a student’s potential to graduate.

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Northland Mall drops its signage petition After months of discussion, code remains intact

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

STERLING – Dunham’s Sports told the Plan Commission last month that the company no longer had a problem with its signage plans at Northland Mall. The same now appears to be the case with mall management.

Several months ago, the mall had petitioned on behalf of its newest tenant to allow signage on an exterior wall of the mall. That location would have required an amendment to the sign code, because it states that the only mall tenants allowed to display signage on the building’s exterior walls are stores that have a separate entrance and exit leading outdoors.

At the Sept. 25 Plan Commission meeting,

two Dunham’s representatives opted for putting the signage above the main mall entrance, one of the city’s proposed sites.

Dunham’s also has its name on the freestanding signage near the road.

Dunham’s seemed to be happy, but the mall then requested that a signage petition of its own be put on the September agenda.

The mall asked for an amendment to allow

the shopping center’s sign on the building facade instead of where the Dunham’s sign will go. That became a problem for Dunham’s, which was already hard-pressed to hit its Oct. 31 opening date at the mall.

“Technically, Dunham’s can’t do their sign without this rewrite,” City Planner Dustin Wolff had said.

The mall’s petition went to the council and was referred back to the

ELECTION 2014 | GOVERNOR’S RACE

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Whether education funding in Illinois rose or fell under Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn depends on whose money you’re talking about, and during what time period.

The question has surfaced repeatedly in the heated campaign between Quinn and his challenger, Republican businessman Bruce Rauner. In two televised debates, Rauner has said money for schools dropped by half a billion dollars under Quinn.

In turn, Quinn insists it actually rose nearly $500 million since he assumed office in 2009.

Determining who is right depends on whether you count an influx of federal stimulus dollars in the 2010 fiscal year, the first budget that the Quinn administration crafted.

It’s not just a spat over numbers. The health of the state’s schools is considered an important issue for women and other crucial voters in the November election, and each candidate is arguing that he would be the best defender of the schoolhouse.

Numbers provided to The Associated Press by the Illinois State Board of Education show that in 2009 – the last year before Quinn replaced his impeached predecessor Rod Blagojevich – state spending on preschool through 12th grade was $7.4 billion. This year, it’s $6.8 billion.

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But the fiscal 2009 spending was bolstered

by President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package. It shuffled $1 billion in federal funds into Illinois schools that year, and $791 million the following year.

Quinn campaign spokeswoman Brooke Anderson says the stimulus money should not be counted in the state mix of funding – even though the State Board of Education has routinely reported stimulus funding lumped in with state assistance when discussing spending for schools.

Without the federal aid, education funding in fiscal 2009 drops to $6.4 billion, which means state support has increased $442 million, or 7 percent. When stimulus funding expired in 2011, Quinn got approval for his income tax increase in part to help education – over GOP objections, Anderson said.

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budget and cut education funding,” she said.

“The governor led that fight to raise revenue in 2011 and allowed us to avoid radical cuts to education.”

But Rauner’s campaign focuses on there being less money today for schools than 6 years ago – suggesting Quinn should have come up with funding to replace the lost stimulus funds.

“The bottom line is schools are receiving $500 million less in general fund education spending than they did in [fiscal year] 2010,” Rauner spokesman

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form base code language to the council. A key part of that code is determining how many stories buildings can be in different areas of the downtown.

“The important consideration here is sight lines to the river,” Commissioner Steve Munson said. “Do you want a five-story view overlooking the river, or do you want to taper the verticality to the river so a larger area has a river view?”

IN BRIEF

Quinn, Rauner school counting differs Health of education in state a key issue

commission. The mall petition was on the agenda for Thursday’s meeting, but Northland Mall General Manager Karen Brouilette made another request before the meeting started.

“Karen requested that the mall’s petition be removed completely,” Building and Zoning Administrator Amanda Schmidt told the commissioners.

In other matters, the commission voted 6-0 to send the riverfront

Mike Schrimpf says.

“Quinn used the stimulus to back-fill general fund spending, and he has still never made general funds education spending for schools whole.”

Quinn and lawmakers initially did try to make up some of that difference. In the 2011-2012 school year, when federal assistance ended, they pumped education funding up to just over $7 billion.

That means state funding under Quinn hit its zenith in 2011. Since then, it has decreased $214 million, or more than 3 percent.

During the same period, Quinn also increased annual payments to woefully underfunded teacher pension plans by nearly $2 billion a year. Governors have long argued that having a sound retirement account is key to recruiting and keeping top-notch instructors, even though the money doesn’t go directly to the classroom.

Beer, brat fest to help fund plaques TAMPICO – A beer and brat fest to raise money to buy bronze plaques for Main Street buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places will be held from 2 to 8 p.m.

Saturday at Reagan Community Center, 202 W. Second St. The Tampico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee is the host.

The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe will sell beer and wine. Brats, hot dogs, potato, salad, and chips will be sold by the plate, and there will be some a la carte items as well as soft drinks and other beverages.

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Man accused in shooting caught CHICAGO (AP) – A man suspected of shooting two sheriff’s deputies in suburban Chicago early Thursday was captured after more than 15 hours on the loose, authorities said.

Illinois State Police say 52-year-old Scott Peters was captured late Thursday afternoon about 2 miles from his home in Holiday Hills.

Peters is suspected of firing a rifle through the front door of his home when deputies responding to a domesticdisturbance call arrived around 1:30 a.m.

One deputy was shot in the torso and leg, and he was listed in serious condition after undergoing surgery at a nearby hospital, McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren said.

The sheriff declined to provide additional information but said the deputy was a 7-year veteran of the sheriff’s office.

The second deputy, a 12-year veteran, was shot in the leg. She was listed in good condition, the sheriff said.

Details of Peters’ arrest were not immediately disclosed, with authorities saying they would hold a news conference late Thursday.

Earlier in the day, Nygren said “many, many” deputies were involved in the search after Peters allegedly fled the scene.

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Gasoline tax may hurt more than it helps Funding system has reached a fork in the road DON FULLERTON Urbana and JULIAN REIF Champaign

(Fifth in a series) Last year, the Panzier Lane bridge in Jefferson County collapsed while a truck was driving over it.

The driver was unharmed, but as reconstruction began last month, officials estimated it would cost more than half a million dollars to repair.

While the Panzier Lane bridge incident was not as spectacular as the 2007 collapse of the Interstate 35 bridge into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis that killed 13 people and injured 145, it is nonetheless a symptom of a silent crisis in Illinois – one that has its roots in gasoline taxes and fuelefficient cars.

Decaying transportation infrastructure is a major problem throughout Illinois. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that

Don Fullerton

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73 percent of Illinois’ major roads are in poor or mediocre condition, and that 9 percent of its bridges are structurally deficient. Think about that on your drive to work this morning.

STATE AND LOCAL governments spent $153 billion in 2011 on highway, road, and street expenses. Of that amount, 20 percent is from general state revenues, 30 percent is from federal aid, and fully half is derived from state tolls, user fees, and gasoline taxes.

So, why don’t we have enough money to maintain our roads and bridges? In short: policy choices. Energy policies that

require new cars to have greater fuel efficiency end up decreasing gasoline tax revenue, because drivers pay less at the pump in taxes.

On the one hand, a gas tax is smart energy policy.

It can reduce gasoline consumption, pollution, and oil imports. And, a gas tax forces drivers to pay for their use of state-provided roads and bridges.

On the other hand, relying on a gas tax to fund infrastructure improvements means that when people use less gas, there’s less money to maintain roads and bridges.

How can state policymakers fix this chronic revenue problem and keep our transportation in decent repair?

A few ideas have been widely discussed.

One idea: raise and fix the gas tax. When you fill your tank today, you pay a flat tax based on how

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So, why don’t we have enough money to maintain our roads and bridges? In short: policy choices.

Note to readers: This is the fifth of a seven-part weekly series on various issues that impact the 2014 election campaign. It is the IGPA’s mission to help bring nonpartisan, expert information into the policy and political discussion in Illinois.

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program of tracking and taxing miles for its road fund.

Or, we could increase our use of tolls. Recent improvements in electronic technology mean that drivers no longer need to wait in line at tollbooths while wasting time, idling their cars, and contributing to air pollution.

many gallons you buy, regardless of the price of gas. Instead, the rates could be pegged to how much that tank cost on that given day – say, 5 percent of the sale price.

This would help tax revenue keep pace with inflation.

Instead, the state could charge a fee based on your odometer readings at the end of each month or year. After all, the deterioration of roads and bridges is caused by driving on them, not by using gasoline. Oregon has developed a successful

CHICAGOLAND commuters know that transponders can effortlessly track toll road usage and provide convenient ways to pay. Such a toll system could also adjust price per mile, charging more for road use when traffic is congested. This could

encourage people to use the road at other times of the day or to use other roads that are less busy.

Of course, these methods of funding infrastructure repairs each have pros and cons. But the infrastructure crisis in Illinois will not be solved until we fix the current outdated funding system.

It is time for us to redesign our energy and infrastructure funding policies so that we can enjoy both cleaner air and bridges that don’t collapse.

Note to readers: Don Fullerton and Julian Reif are experts at the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs.

THE READER’S VOICE

Vote ‘yes’ for manager form of government

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

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

The submission deadline is noon Oct. 28.

JACK SCHRAUTH Dixon

Should the people of Dixon adopt the manager form of city government this Election Day? I encourage them to do so by voting “yes.”

I was a member of the task force that investigated the half dozen forms of city governance available to the people of Illinois last year. The members began with varying inclinations, but by the end of interviews and presentations, with input from you, the citizens, we all agreed the professionalism required in the manager form would best serve us all going forward.

We also agreed the commission form is the second best form. It was, however, a very distant second. There was only one feature of the commission form that we would have liked to keep – a waiting period before a council can vote on a proposal. That is largely mitigated by the requirement for something to be on the published agenda to be eligible for a council vote with the manager form.

Would the manager form have prevented the Crundwell scandal? Yes. Will the manager form prevent or impede cronyism and nepotism? Yes. Would a future commissioner be prevented from having an abusive level of power or influence? Yes. I respectfully ask for your “yes” vote Tuesday, Nov. 4.

What do you think?

Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com

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Sheila is a well-educated, highly respected person, and believes in transparency.

Judy Baar Topinka and her top staffers have been running a side business that pays her chief-ofstaff and assistant comptroller more than $50,000 a year to work 35 hours a week – in addition to their six-figure salaries from their full-time, taxpayerfunded jobs.

The Chicago Tribune reported Sept. 26 that Topinka was listed as company president in the most recent available tax filings (2012), which Topinka denied, saying, “I’m not there, I left that company years ago.”

Her employees are working second full-time jobs at a company she controls.

On Oct. 7, the State DORIS BORK Journal-Register reported, Mount Carroll “Additional staff memSheila Simon would do bers work as counselors an exceptional job being at the organization, as the state comptroller. well as family members of

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those comptroller’s office employees.”

Two huge problems: First, highly paid state government employees are working full-time jobs on the side, and we aren’t getting the services we pay for. Second, Comptroller Topinka uses a federally funded, nonprofit agency to enrich her staffers, their friends and family.

We need a comptroller dedicated to one job – watching over our tax dollars. Vote for honesty, integrity, transparency, and accountability. Vote for Sheila Simon.

Questions lack of agreement on Amboy debate JOHN SCHAMBERGER Amboy

In July, the Telegraph reported that Lee County Treasurer John Fritts agreed to doing two debates with

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his challenger, Wes Morrissey.

One debate was to be held in Amboy, and the other to be held in Dixon.

It was just brought to my attention that Mr. Fritts recently denied the request of the Amboy Chamber of Commerce [which proposed] hosting a debate in the Amboy High School auditorium.

I feel the taxpayers, as well as the business owners of Amboy, deserve a reason why Mr. Fritts will not hold up his end of the deal.

Note to readers: John Schamberger is an Amboy alderman. In the story he refers to, “Treasurer candidate wants debates in Lee County,” July 30, it states: “Fritts said he wouldn’t have a problem with debates and that he doesn’t have a preference regarding where and when they are scheduled. It would make sense to do one in Dixon and one in the eastern side of the county, he

said.” Fritts and Morrissey will appear at a forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Dixon High School cafeteria; the event is sponsored by the Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce.

YWCA’s goal: Stop domestic violence now SARA D. HOFFMAN Sterling

October [is here] again.

Twenty-nine years ago, the month of October was observed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Then, the U.S. Congress passed legislation in 1989 to provide key leadership in an effort to stop domestic violence.

The battle to stop domestic violence still exists. In the past year, the YWCA of the Sauk Valley has served more than 740 victims of domestic violence in Lee

“A civilization that is not informed cannot be free, and a world that is not free cannot endure.”

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and Whiteside counties.

We would like to thank the community in all that you have done by providing donations to help the victims of domestic violence.

During this month of domestic violence awareness, we are painting Facebook purple. Take a photo of yourself or a group photo wearing purple and post it on the YWCA of the Sauk Valley Facebook page to show your support of domestic violence awareness.

The YWCA is still in partnership with Shelter Alliance in the cellphone project. If you have any old cellphones that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Sterling or Dixon office.

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley uses the proceeds to continue to provide valuable victim services, which include safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline.

Note to readers: Sara D. Hoffman is a legal advocate for the YWCA of the Sauk Valley.

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Costumes and pumpkins highlight visit Brookfield continues with Boo! at the Zoo

BY ANDREA MILLS amills@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5575

If you go

BROOKFIELD – Once again, it’s time for Boo! at the Zoo, a tradition at Brookfield Zoo, near Chicago.

This magical adventure is family-oriented, filled with fun learning experiences. Two weekends, Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 25-26, have been set aside to celebrate this Halloween season with the denizens of the zoo.

Pumpkins take the stage throughout the event. In the zoo’s west mall, the mighty Pumpkin Smasher will mash and bash an array of pumpkins every hour on the hour. There won’t be much left. In a calmer demonstration, Steve Dahlke, a pumpkin carver, will turn plain pumpkins into works of art. He’ll include carving advice as he works. Visitors will be welcome to carve their own masterpieces, as well.

Zoo animals also will get to play with pumpkins. At 11 a.m.

Saturday, rhinos will crush them, and at 10 a.m. Sunday, the pumpkins will be a treat for orangutans. The orange globes will be given to polar, sloth and grizzly bears at 11 a.m. Oct. 25 and to lions at 11 on Oct. 26.

Wearing costumes is part of Boo!. At 1 p.m., children and families can join in the parade. On Saturday, STAT of Illinois BatonDance Team will lead the way.

Also stepping off the parade will be the Evergreen Park Community High School cheerleaders on Sunday, the Bearettes and Twirling Bears from Midlothian and Oak Lawn and the Reavis High School marching band from Burbank on Oct. 25, and the Hinsdale

What: Boo! at the Zoo When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 25-26 Where: Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield Cost: $16.95 for adults and $11.95 for ages 65 and older and 3-11. Children 2 and younger get in free. Additional costs apply for some activities. Parking costs $10 for cars.

Information: Go to czs.org or call 708-688-8000 Central High School Red Devil marching band on Oct. 26.

When the parade is over, a costume contest will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the west mall. Judging will be based on scariest, most original, best animal theme, and best group theme. Prizes will be awarded.

The Halloween atmosphere continues with piñatas to break, treat stations, a corn maze, cookie decorating, photos at pumpkin patches, a ride on the Creepy Cowboy Carousel, and scarecrow building at Hamill Family Play Zoo. Education about the zoo’s creatures comes in the form of Zoo Chats. A number of them are scheduled throughout the day. Rodrigues fruit bats, Mexican gray wolves, spiders, a great horned owl, snakes and ravens are all featured stars.

Photo submitted by Brookfield Zoo The zoo is open year-round, so Youngsters have a howlin’ good time as they find their way through the Crazy Maize corn maze durif a Halloween visit doesn’t work ing last year’s Boo! at the Zoo at the Brookfield Zoo. The event runs this weekend and Oct. 25-26. out, there’s always winter.

HOLIDAY CONTROVERSY

Too soon? How about not at all for Ebola Halloween costumes NEW YORK (AP) – No holiday screams pop culture controversy quite like Halloween.

So what’s the costume flap of the year? It might just be Ebola, as in Ebola zombies, bloody Ebola patients and faux protective gear.

Twitter and other social media were abuzz leading into the holiday with talk of hazmat suits and respirators. Too soon? How about just no, said Philadelphia physician’s assistant Maria McKenna.

One of her own, a Dallas nurse who at 26 is exactly her age, was diagnosed with the virus in the United States after she had helped care for a Liberian man who died at her hospital.

The idea of riffing on the crisis for Halloween “definitely rubs me the wrong way,” said McKenna, who works with post-surgical patients at a hospital.

“Normally, I think that irony and humor is funny, but this thing with the costumes, is it really that funny? I mean, Ebola’s not even under control yet,” she said Monday by telephone.

Like it or not, some costume sellers have leftover yellow jumpsuits, rubber gloves and masks from the “Breaking Bad” craze last Halloween. Some sellers predict Halloweeners will repurpose those for takes on Ebola or make their own getups.

Halloween, falling on a Friday, is sure to be a big

season for many costume sellers, including Ricky’s NYC. Some revelers are notoriously last-minute on costumes, so it was a bit too early to tell whether all the talk about dressing up as Ebola something or other will actually take off.

Talk, after all, especially on social media, is cheap.

“I wouldn’t say we can see an uptick in sales.

I’d say it’s still chugging along because it’s a good seller no matter what,” Ricky’s president Richard Parrott said of the ‘Breaking Bad’ look. “But people are definitely asking about an Ebola-type costume.”

Ricky’s had gone so far this season as to internally kick around the idea of selling some type of Ebola cos-

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If searches on Google are any indication, the Ebola crisis doesn’t match the Top 10 popularity of Elsa from “Frozen,” or even your basic Wonder Woman, among searches for DIY costumes.

Regardless, the costume site BrandsOnSale went there. It’s selling an “Ebola Containment Suit Costume” for $79.99, complete

with white suit emblazoned with “Ebola,” face shield, breathing mask, safety goggles and blue latex gloves.

“You are sure to be prepared if any outbreak happens at your Halloween party. This will literally be the most ‘viral’ costume of the year,” declares the online product description.

The company’s chief executive, Johnathon Weeks, said he sold about a dozen of the costumes in the first week after its Oct. 8 launch.

That’s barely a ripple in the more than one million costumes he stocks, but it

was shared on social media 7,000 times Monday – the most shared item on his site. Word of the costume was greeted by some blowback from outraged members of the public, he said.

“We don’t stray away from anything that’s current or controversial or anything like that,” Weeks said from his 127,000-square-foot warehouse in Banning, California. “If I told you we had a toddler ISIS costume in the works, your mouth would drop.”

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Living together may end couple’s engagement Dear Abby, My fiancé, “Derrick,” and I have been engaged for almost a year. The whole time we’ve been together he has been overseas.

While he has many of the characteristics I look for in a man, he isn’t as down-toearth as I’d like him to be.

He’s now back in the U.S. for good, and we are living together. Derrick’s a great father to his children, a good provider, intelligent, handsome and we have a lot in common. I love his family. But for a few months now, I have been rethinking my decision to marry him.

I feel like I can’t be myself around him without him judging me or making facial expressions. I have tried tell-

ing our engagement?

Dear Abby, – Ms. Engaged My parents split up in in Florida 1987. They have just started Abigail Van dating again. What is the Buren’s Dear Ms. Engaged, likelihood of them remarry(Jeanne You and Derrick might ing? They are in their 70s.

Phillips) column be able to communicate My concern is, what if appears more effectively if you they break up? I guess I during the had premarital counselshouldn’t worry and just week through ing. However, if it doesn’t appreciate the time I have Universal Press resolve your issues, do with them as a new couSyndicate. not marry him, regardless ple starting out again. Are of how handsome he is or these normal concerns? what a good provider you – Sweet, Caring ing him how I feel, but think he will be.

Daughter, Sunnyside, I always end up hurting To have a successful Washington his feelings or he ends up marriage, you will have pointing the finger at me. to be yourself – and you Dear Caring Daughter, He’s the best person I and Derrick should bring Of course your conhave ever met, but I’m out the best in each other. cerns are normal. You not deeply in love with With help, you may be love your folks and don’t him. He doesn’t bring able to save the relationwant either of them to be out the best in me, and I ship. But if counseling hurt if the romance goes don’t know what to do. doesn’t work, do both of off the tracks (again).

How should I handle this you a favor and become Because you can’t control situation without break- Ms. DIS-engaged. what happens next, cross

dearABBY

your fingers and hope for a happy outcome. Your parents seem to have a strong connection, and they’re old enough to know what they’re doing.

Que sera, sera.

Dear Abby, My husband and I have an ongoing disagreement about food. When there is special food in the house, something we both like, he feels free to eat as much of it as he wants and not leave any for me.

His argument is that if it’s around – even if it’s frozen – I would have had “plenty of time to get my share.” I don’t think it should be up to him to tell me how much to eat and when.

It’s particularly upset-

ting if I have invested hours in preparing a dish only to find that it’s gone when I want my second helping. I feel he is being inconsiderate. Am I wrong?

– Where’s My Beef?

Dear Where’s, I don’t think so. Your husband is behaving like a greedy child. If you’re cooking in large quantities, try this: Prepare only enough for two portions for a while – a LONG while.

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.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday, Oct. 17 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Bridge, 8:45 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

Lunch and Learn Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Fall luncheon by United Methodist Women, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Prophetstown United Methodist Church, 200 W. Second St., Prophetstown. Tickets: 815-5372906.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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.

Potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Coun-

cil on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Mexican Train Dominoes, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Beef and noodles dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, Oct. 18 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-6268610.

Fall Craft & Vendor Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Falls Eagles Club, 321 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-441-5434.

Tri-City Trail Riders Hallow-

een ride, 11:30 a.m. costume contest, 6 p.m. potluck, 28264 N. 2520 Ave., Prophetstown, 815499-0278.

Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum tours, 1-4 p.m., 607 E. Third St., Sterling, 815-622-6215.

Trick-or-treat, 2-4 p.m., Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth St., Fulton.

Dixon Lioness Club annual fall auction, doors open at 5 p.m., live auction at 7 p.m., Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Sunday, Oct. 19 Euchre tournament, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum tours, 1-4 p.m., 607 E. Third St., Sterling, 815-622-6215.

Monday, Oct. 20 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Mexican Train Dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon,

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Saturday, Oct. 18 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:30 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, 808 Freeport Road, Sterling.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Mercy Nursing Services free

blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Bi-Ways Brain Injury Support Group, 2 p.m., Winning Wheels, 701 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Register: 815-537-5168, ext. 29.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Sunday, Oct. 19 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed; noon, open; 6 p.m., closed, step, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, Horizon View Farm barn, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, 10 a.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

PFLAG Sauk Valley, 2:30 p.m., St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 5:30 p.m., 1560 Franklin Grove Road, 815-2885165.

Compassionate Friends, Death of a Child Support Group, 6 p.m., Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Road, Oregon, 815-441-3710.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., closed, Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry St., Morrison.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Spanish, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 236 Kelly Drive, Rochelle.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, clearance required, BAAbble on for Life Prison Group, 815-973-6150.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, 304 Seventh Ave. W., Lyndon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (4), Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St.

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Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave, Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Rummy, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit

Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Exercise group, 4 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 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. No computers.

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 21 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

Line dancing, 9 a.m., Rock

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

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Cards, 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, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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Lee County Coroner Jesse Partington said an autopsy is being scheduled for today.

Farringer had been chief of police in Ashton since September 2012.

That appointment followed a 20-year career in the Marines and 10 years spent working as a detective in Georgia for the Savannah Police Department, according to an article published in the Ashton Gazette.

After graduating from Amboy High School in 1980, he worked his way up to the level of gunnery sergeant and served in America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and

Thailand before being selected to work as a Marines recruiter in Alabama, then Australia, and Hawaii, the article said.

Farringer was very involved in the Ashton community. Over the past year, he had been trying to put together an anti-heroin program for use in all Lee County schools, to combat what he saw as a worrisome increase in usage, especially among teens and young adults.

“Kids don’t realize what can happen,” he said in an August interview with Sauk Valley Media. “Even after one usage, they can get addicted. ... We know we have a problem, but we’ve all got to be part of the solution.”

“Without a doubt, it’s

extremely tragic,” Sheriff Varga said of Farringer’s death. “It is certainly a loss for not only the folks in Ashton, but also for all of Lee County. It’s a sad day all around. When the phone call came in – it’s just been – I’m still trying to process everything.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”

Lee County State’s Attorney Anna SaccoMiller had been working with Farringer on the anti-heroin program.

“He was a very nice man,” Sacco-MIller said.

“He was easy to work with, and really committed to the community – especially when it came to the Ashton-Franklin schools and the kids there. The community will miss him.”

Friday, October 17, 2014

IN BRIEF Meet candidates at RF Culver’s ROCK FALLS – A Hometown Holidays fundraiser will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Culver’s, 1901 W. Rock Falls Road.

During that time, 10 percent of all food sales will go to Hometown Holidays.

Political candidates will serve and mingle with customers. Expected are Jim Wozniak, Republican candidate for the 71st District state House seat; Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, district incumbent; Bobby Schilling, a Colona Republican running for the 17th Congressional District; and Kathie Donahue and Linda Pennell, two of the three GOP candidates for Whiteside County Board District 2.

There also will be a 50/50 drawing. Tickets cost $1 apiece, $5 for six, $10 for 15, and $20 for 35, and are available now at Culver’s; MIke’s Repair Service, 901 Dixon Ave.; and Save-aLot, 928 First Ave. The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce and Culver’s are sponsors.

Forum to feature Bureau hopefuls PRINCETON – The Bureau County Republican is holding a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Ave. W. This year’s countywide races are for the offices of treasurer and sheriff.

Democrat Rick Wilkin of Ohio and Republican Courtney Yates-Mabry

of Princeton are running for treasurer; Democrat James Reed of Arlington and Republican Allan Beaber of Princeton are running for sheriff.

Incumbent Treasurer Nina Urbanowski and Sheriff John Thompson did not seek re-election.

BCR Editor Terri Simon will moderate the forum, expected to last about an hour and a half.

“This will be a great opportunity to hear what your candidates say – what they think about issues and what they’re plans are, if they are elected,” Simon said.

“This is not a debate, rather a chance for candidates to share their ideas, thoughts, plans, if voters elect them into office.”

Election Day is Nov. 4.

– Shaw Media reports

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

AWARENESS MONTH

Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control. Domestic violence is not limited to physical violence, but also includes verbal abuse, emotional abuse and economic abuse.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE. Be Prepared: • Know where you can go for help: tell someone what is happening to you. If it is safe, have phone numbers of friends, relatives and domestic violence programs with you.

• Plan with your children and identify a safe place for them: a room with a lock or a neighbor’s house where they can go for help. Reassure them their job is to stay safe, not protect you.

• If you are planning to leave, choose the safest time to get away. Keep spare keys, set of clothes, important papers and legal documents, prescriptions and money in a safe place (or with someone you trust) in case you leave.

• Call the police (or arrange a signal with a neighbor to call the police) if you are in danger and need help.

• Hotlines are always available to you during a crisis: however, it’s helpful to try and contact a domestic violence hotline about laws, support groups, shelter, and other resources available to you before you have to use them.

• When being treated for injuries, ask medical personnel to document your visit. Keep any evidence of physical abuse (ripped clothing, photos of bruises and injuries, etc.)

Information from: www.ilcadv.org and www.jillianloydenfoundation.org

Domestic violence services for victims in Lee & Whiteside Counties:

YWCA of the Sauk Valley Hotline: (815) 626-7277 or (815) 288-1011 www.ywca.org

For emergencies call 911 or these local authorities:

Dixon Police Department: (815) 288-4411 Morrison Police Department: (815) 772-7659 Sterling Police Department: (815) 632-6640 Rock Falls Police Department: (815) 622-1140

Domestic violence services for victims in Ogle County:

Hope of Ogle County Hotline: (815) 562-8890 www.hopedv.org

Domestic violence services for victims in Carroll County:

Riverview Center Hotline: (815) 777-3680 www.riverviewcenter.org

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

933 Mekeel Rd., Dixon, Rt. 52 S.E. Church 284-3090 Parsonage 285-0360 Adam Meyer, Pastor Sunday 9:30am - Morning Fellowship Sunday School Sunday 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday 7:00pm - Family Night (all ages)

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GRAND DETOUR

Ridge Road, Dixon, 652-4488 Li Arellano, Sr. Pastor Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

313 Van Buren Ave., Dixon 288-2453 Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Sunday Evening 5:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

111 East 2nd, Dixon, 284-6823 Bunyan & Rachel Cocar - Co-Pastors Sunday School 9:15, Worship 10:30, Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST

Dan Bentz, Pastor 598 Riverlane, Dixon, 288-5212 (1 Mile West On Dixon-Sterling Freeway) Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Worship Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Awana Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3 years thru 6th grade

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

501 W. 3rd St., Dixon, 288-1566 Pastor Gary Sorrell Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Mid Week Prayer Service 6 p.m. Wed.

DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

215 N. Court, Dixon, 284-2711 Rev. Marty Creager, Pastor Sun. School 10:45, Worship 9:30 a.m.

FAITH DISCOVERY CHURCH

801 W. Oregon St., Polo, 815-946-3588 Jeremy Heller, Pastor Sunday School 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am, Nursery Available Non-denominational Christian Church Visitors Welcome

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC

612 S. Highland, Dixon, 284-7719 Father Bernard Sehr Confessions 3 p.m., Sat. Mass 4:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00pm

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

2nd & Shelhammer, Harmon, 857-2315 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Sunday 9:00am Worship Weekdays as Scheduled

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

Walton Road, Walton, 857-3891 Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday 6:00pm Worship, Weekdays as Scheduled

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

Rt. 1, Maytown Rd., Maytown Rev. Joel Lopez, Priest Saturday, 6:00 p.m.

Weekdays as Scheduled

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

Meeting Saturdays @ 6PM and Sundays @ 10AM 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo ~ 815.837.5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Campus Pastor ~ Chad Keeteman x 302 Youth Pastor ~ Jose Garcia x 303 Contemporary worship & relevant Bible teaching Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) ~ during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) ~ Wednesday nights 7PM www.crossroadscn.com

MENDOTA CHURCH OF THE NAZERENE

1209 Sixth Street, Mendota, 539-6232 www.mendotanaz.org Rev. Dick Schaill, Senior Pastor John Robinson, Worship Leader Sunday School 9:30-10:30 (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship 10:45-12:00 Soul Fire Prayer Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday Bible Study 7:00pm Wednesday Praise/Worship Practice 7:30pm Friday

ST. PATRICKS OF AMBOY

32 N. Jones, Amboy, IL Msgr. Thomas Bales, Priest Saturday Evenings 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC

1104 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, 288-3131 Father Antoni Kretoroicz, Priest Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Mass Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday Service 8:30, 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH

417 E. 3rd Street., Sterling, 626-2577 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Visitors Welcome.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP GENERAL BAPTIST

725 N. Brinton, Dixon, 288-5091 Rev. Kenneth Hendley, 288-3689 Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

123 S. Hennepin, Dixon, 288-1222 Pastor Lynn Bond Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

321 W. 2nd St., Dixon, 288-4719 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Service 11 a.m.

Service every third Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Pastor Gregg Downs Penn Corner on Lowell Park Rd., Polo, 946-3949 Sun. School 9:30, Worship 10:30

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

2709 16th Ave., Sterling, 625-1229 William F. Stocks, Bishop Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Primary for children: 10:45 Priesthood, Relief Society & Young Women: 11:45

LINCOLN AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD

704 Lincoln Ave., Dixon, 288-1142 Pastor Mike Worrel Check us out on facebook Wednesday: 6:30-8:00pm Jump children’s ministry & Fushion youth ministry Prayer 6:30pm, 7:00-8:00pm adult bible study Sunday: 9:30 S.S. for children and adults 10:30 worship & children’s church

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Missouri Synod, 284-4554, 2035 IL Rt. 26, Dixon Pastor David Andermann, Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School and Education Hour 10:15 a.m.

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

900 Monroe Street, Mendota 815-539-6232 Pastor Timothy Kaiser Sunday School 9:30 a.m. all ages Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study Saturday 1:00 p.m.

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH

944 Stony Point Rd., Dixon, 288-2625 Don Beasley, Pastor Sunday Celebration of Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Christian Education 6:30 p.m.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

2128 IL Route 38, Ashton, 815-453-7464 Pastor Jeremy Horton Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m.

37 S. East Avenue, Amboy (farm bureau building) Pastor Brian McWethy Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. www.graceisforyou.com

SAUK VALLEY ISLAMIC CENTER

202 E. Fellow St., Dixon -815.284.4868 Friday Prayer 12:15-1 pm Open to Public ~ All Denominations.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN GROVE

106 S. Walnut, Franklin Grove 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 9:00am

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST

614 Orchard St., Dixon

815-677-7566

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

707 1st Ave., Sterling, 815-625-0442 Reverend Peg Williams, Rector 9:00a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist Wednesdays spoken Holy Eucharist Noon, Bible study and soup supper at 5:30.

Every Third Friday at 5:30 Younger adults gathering. Pastoral care, confession and reconciliation by appt. gracechurchstg.org

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL

Corner of 3rd St. & Peoria Ave., Dixon Ph: 815-288-2151 Web page: stlukedixon.org Fr. Richard Frontjes, Rector Fr. Tom Lamb, Priest Associate SUNDAY Eucharist 10:15 a.m., followed by Coffee and Fellowship WEDNESDAY Healing Mass: 10 a.m.

Please check our website and Facebook page for additional services

BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

131 N. Court, Dixon, 284-3849 Randy Sizemore, Pastor Sun. School 9:15 a.m., Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

102 S. Seminary St., Mt. Morris, 734-4942 Sunday School All Ages 8:30 a.m., Inner-Mission Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m., Worship service 10:00am, with nursery

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

U.S. 52 & Red Brick Rd., Dixon, 815-288-2447, 815-994-0509 Robert Dunbar, Pastor Sun. School 9:45, Sun. Worship 10:45 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH

N. Galena & E. Morgan, Dixon, 288-1778 Gary Wilson, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK

402 Gaston St., Prairieville Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.

Food fellowship every Friday at 6 p.m.

Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome.

Contact Richard Vanauseoll 815-718-2128

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

All are welcome Fr. Robert Francis Cristobal, Priest-In-Charge Sunday Schedule: 8 AM Holy Communion 9 AM Children’s Sunday School 10 AM Holy Communion with Music Fellowship and Coffee after the 10 AM service Contact information: 1000 IL Route 64 W, Oregon 815-732-7211 saintbrides@verizon.net www.saintbrides.org

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

14206 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle, 815-562-7575 Sunday Worship 8am & 10:30am Youth Sunday School 9:15 am Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15am Choir Wednesday at 7:00pm Jr. High Ministries Wednesday 7:00pm E-mail: faithlc@rochelle.net

FAITH UNITED METHODIST

702 E. Dixon Street, Polo, 815-946-3212 Rev. Derek Rogers, Pastor Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 am All are welcome to our multi-generational congregation. Nursery service provided during the service. Handicapped accessible.

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

498 IL. Rte. 2, Dixon, 288-7000 Sunday Worship 10 a.m., nursery provided.

Tuesday evening praise and prayer 6 p.m. www.saukchurch.com

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN

702 W. Lynn Blvd., Sterling 815-499-6552 Pastor Bill Sullivan Saturday Evening Service 6:00pm Sunday Traditional Service 8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service 10:45am Sunday School 9:45am

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMBOY

960 Rt. 52, Amboy, 857-2225 Pastor Carol Soderholm Sunday Worship 9:00, Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 9:40 - 10:15

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

1013 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, 284-2804 Reverend Frank Langholf Saturday 5:30 p.m.Worship, Sunday 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, 9:15 a.m. Education and Fellowship, 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Web Site: www.immanueldixon.org Bright Beginnings Daycare & Preschool 285-1033

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN

421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 288-2757 Pastor Janet Wittenmeyer Sat. 5:30pm Traditional Service Sun. 8:30am Traditional Service 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Study 10:45am Contemporary Service Wed. 9:00am Quilting, 5:45pm Bell Choir, 7:00pm Chancel Choir, 7:00 Praise Band Nursery available. Visitors welcome. www.stpauldixon.org

EAST GROVE UNION CHURCH

449 E. Reuter Rd., Amboy 376-6661 One mile east of Route 26 Pastor Rick Wulf 440-5321 Sunday Morning Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Other services and activities announced.

Please join us.

SUBLETTE UNION CHURCH

500 W. Main St., Sublette, 849-5914 Pastor Kris Johnson Sunday Worship Service 9:00 am Kid’s Klub Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm

ASHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

906 Richardson Ave., Ashton, 453-2328 Pastor Sang-Hun Han Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

606 Main Street, Chana Pastor Javier Martinez chanaumc@gmail.com Sunday: Adult & Children’s Education 9 am Worship Service 10:30 am Holy Communion celebrated the first Sunday of each month.

Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Nachusa, 284-4152, Brant Clements, Pastor Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

202 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 284-2849 Mike Jones, Senior Pastor Heewon Kim, Associate Pastor Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Chapel Sunday Services 10:00 am in Sanctuary Sunday 9:40 am Powerhouse Kids www.fumcdixon.org

FRANKLIN GROVE UNITED METHODIST

203 W. Middle St., Franklin Grove, 456-2456 Jin Ho Hong, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m.; 1st Sunday of each month - ASL Sign interpreter for the hearing impaired

CHURCH OF ST. MARY CATHOLIC

211 N. Franklin Avenue - Polo Rectory phone: (815) 946-2535 Rev. Louis F. Tosto, Parochial Administrator Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST

2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton - 815-453-2513 Rev. Alan Meyer, Pastor - 815-453-7480 Sunday School - All ages - 9:00am Sunday Worship - 10:00am - Nursery provided Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00pm Handicapped Accessible

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1140 Inlet Rd., Lee Center 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 10:30am

HARMON UNITED METHODIST

202 North Grove Street, Harmon, 359-7302 Pastor Leanne Keate Worship 8:30 a.m.

Junior Church for ages 12 and under during morning worship.

LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4938 S. Daysville Road, Oregon, 732-7264 Xavier Martinez, Pastor Sunday School: 9 a.m. Kindergarten -6th Sunday Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m.

The church is handicapped accessible.Visitors and newcomers are always welcome.

LOST LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

90 W. Flagg Road, Dixon - 815-626-4732 (corner of Lowden and Flagg Road) Pastor: Bob Clardie Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Weekly Service 10:00 am Fellowship 11:00 am

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110 E. 3rd St., Dixon, 284-7741 Rev. Dr. David Spaulding Worship 9:30 a.m.

Church School, Adult Forum and Study Groups Follow Service

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Chicago and Flagg Streets, Paw Paw, 627-3371 Rev. Dr. Anne Hoflen, Pastor Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Christian Education: 10:00 a.m.

THE WORSHIP CENTER

403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 284-1340 Pastor, Michael Cole Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service 6:45 pm Non-Denominational www.worshipctr.org

GRACE UNITED METHODIST

921 E. Chamberlin, Dixon, 288-1505 Pastor Marilyn Nolan Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

WoW Worship Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Sun. School 10:45-11:30 a.m.

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1403 Hemlock, Dixon, Steve Young, Pastor 815-284-8680 Bible Study, Thursday 7:00 p.m., Sunday Praise & Worship 10:00 a.m., Sunday Home Groups CALL

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113 E. 1st Street, Dixon Rev. John Trotter, Pastor 815-973-5981 Small Groups 9:30-9:55 am Fellowship Cafe 10:00-10:30 am Adult & Children Worship 10:30 am www.livingwellchurch.org

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732 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, IL www.hopebiblefellowship.com Senior Pastor Joshua Shaw Associate Pastor Nathan Meeks Worship Service Sundays at 9:30 am Grow Groups at 10:45 am Evening Sunday Service 6:30 pm

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326 E. Main Street, Amboy, IL 815-857-2415 Pastor: Charles Jeanblanc Sunday Services 9 am - 10 am Bible study following services 10:15 - 11:15

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107 W. Lahman Street, Franklin Grove 815-456-2457 or 815-440-6590 Pastor Myron Bartell Worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

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416 Prospect St., Dixon Pastor Trudy Dunn Saturday Sabbath School 10:00am Worship Service 11:30am

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The Wisdom of Old Folks It is worthwhile spending time with folks who have “been around the block a time or two.” Older folks have been around long enough to have picked up some valuable wisdom along the way. I recently heard Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer being interviewed, and he mentioned that his father didn’t give much advice, which is usually wise, but that before he died he told him to stay on the payroll and to do your job, i.e., to do your job well.That reminds me of something my father always said, which was to always give your employer an honest day’s work.The first time I recall taking the time to sincerely listen to one of my elders was when I was in college and stopped my daily run to talk to an elderly gentleman from my neighborhood who was always out walking his small dog. He always smiled and said “hello” and so I decided one day to cut my run short and talk to him for a few minutes. His advice was a simple reflection of his own life. Smile and say “hello” to everyone you meet was his kind advice. And then he told me to “be your own doctor.” His message was essentially that you know what’s good for you and what’s not, what to eat and how to keep your body healthy, so be your own doctor. Good advice coming from someone who was probably in his nineties at the time.

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They are family Clippers star Blake Griffin gives interview where he says new team owner Steve Ballmer is like a “cool dad.” He goes on to say that former owner Donald Sterling was a “known racist,” and like a “weird uncle.”

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Numbers game That’s how many sacks that Packers defensive end Clay Matthews has through 6 weeks of the NFL season. He also only has 15 tackles. He has 51 sacks during his 6-year tenure with Green Bay.

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Plugging leak in Clippers Dixon’s Hammitt embracing top spot in lineup Fixing defense key after loss to BV

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5551

Katie Hammitt is accumulating a season’s worth of lessons each time she steps on the tennis court.

The Dixon junior is holding down the No. 1 spot in the Duchesses’ lineup, after playing No. 2 a year ago behind then-senior Jenna Longan. Hammitt, who concentrates on singles play, sports an 8-11 record heading into the Belvidere North Sectional that begins today.

Win or lose, however, she takes away something from each match – either a victory, or something that may help her achieve a win the next time she takes the court.

“It’s great, because you improve a lot,” said Hammitt, a product of Emma Hubbs’ youth tennis lessons while a youngster.

“When you take on the No. 1 players from the other schools, you get to see their best, and you learn a lot from playing them.”

The biggest benefit, she noted, is learning strategy. Each player has the ability to hit winners, but it’s setting up those kill shots, and then executing them properly, that’s the trick.

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5551

Most weeks, Amboy’s defense has been air-tight.

In Week 7, the Clippers sprung a leak, and they’ll look to correct that heading into this week’s game against Fulton.

Amboy (5-2, 3-1 Three Rivers North) didn’t have an answer for a Bureau Valley team that was Ryan clicking on all Leffelman cylinders on its Amboy way to a 46-12 senior victory. The Clippers scored first, and then the Storm rattled off 46 straight points.

“They were just quick kids,” Amboy senior defensive end Ryan Leffelman said. “They got to the outside on us a lot.

And then they were passing the ball on us, just spreading us out.”

Part of Leffelman’s job at defensive end is to establish the edge, filtering plays back to the inside for teammates to handle. He admitted to not being particularly good at that last week, but credited the Storm as well.

“I don’t think we’ll see a team as fast as they were last week,” Leffelman said.

“It was a good kick in the butt. We need to get our defense straightened out.”

NO. 1 CONTINUED ON B4

Belvidere North Sectional When: Friday and Saturday Local teams: Dixon, Newman, Sterling Rest of field: Belvidere, Belvidere North, DeKalb, Marengo, Rochelle, Sycamore Local players to watch: Katie Hammitt, Dixon; Anne Vits, Newman; Allie Prescott, Sterling Advancement: Top four finishers in singles and doubles advance to state tournament, slated for Oct. 23-25. Buffalo Grove is host school.

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Dixon’s Katie Hammitt has embraced the challenge of being the Duchesses’ No. 1 singles player this season. She also knows the competition at today’s Belvidere North Sectional will be stiff. But no matter the outcome, she’ll learn from the experience.

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ROCK FALLS – The first three points of Thursday’s match at Tabor Gym went to Mendota.

The Trojans’ 6-foot senior hitter Amy Devitt had a block and a kill for a pair of points, and the Rock Falls Rockets had a hitting error for the other.

That’s where the highlights pretty much end for Mendota.

The Rockets surged back and never relinquished the momentum in a 25-16, 25-14 Big Northern West win.

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com “I think Mendota struggles Rock Falls’ Emily Sauer (center) and Sydney Arickx (right) block defensively at times,” Rock a hit from Mendota’s Bailey Beetz during Thursday’s match at Falls coach Sheila Mammosser Tabor Gym. Rock Falls won 25-15, 25-14. said. “But they have the kind

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Star of the game: Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls, 9 kills Key performers: Chelsi Blair, Rock Falls, 16 assists; Bailey O’Brien, Rock Falls, 10 kills Up next: Rock Falls at Winnebago, 6 p.m. Tuesday of hitters that if they get the momentum going, they can make it a pretty rough game.”

The Rockets (25-8, 10-2) turned the first game around on back-to-back kills by Dallas Clevenger and Jenny Lawson.

After trading points, the Rockets tied the score at five on a block by Sydney Arickx.

“No. 14 [Devitt] is a good hitter,” Clevenger said. “She

showed us that the last time we played. The two Bromenschenkel girls are tall too, so we had to set up our block well, and we had to hit well.”

The first game remained close, as the Rockets had a 17-15 lead when Lawson took over at the service line.

She served the next eight points to put the Rockets at match point, 24-15.

A kill by Ally Bromenschenkel extended the game, but only for a point, as Bailey Schrader finished the Trojans off with a kill off an assist by Chelsi Blair.

That was one of 16 assists for Blair.

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On the calendar Local events

Trout season opens Saturday The 2014 Illinois fall trout season opens Saturday at 5 a.m. at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

All anglers must have a fishing license and an inland trout stamp, unless they are under the age of 16, blind, disabled, or are an Illinois resident on leave from active duty in the Armed Forces.

Today Women’s volleyball TBA

• Sauk Valley at Rock Valley tournament

Football 7 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Dixon • Oregon at Mendota 7:15 p.m.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

• Rochelle at Sterling

Kentucky named No. 1 in poll

7:30 p.m.

• Fulton at Amboy • Morrison at Erie-P’town • Riverdale at Bureau Valley • EPC at South Beloit • Warren at AFC • West Carroll at Galena • River Ridge at Polo • Milledgeville at E. Dubuque

For the second consecutive season, the Kentucky Wildcats sit atop the USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

Kentucky garnered 24 of the 32 first-place votes.

No. 2 Arizona earned three.

Duke, Wisconsin, and Kansas round out the top five.

NBA

Embiid’s brother dies in Africa Arthur Embiid, the younger brother of Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Joel Embiid, died Thursday in Africa. The cause of death wasn’t immediately available.

Arthur Embiid’s exact age is unknown, but Joel, who turned 20 in March, is the oldest of three children born to Thomas and Christine Embiid in Cameroon.

MLB

Rose says he’ll make Hall of Fame Pete Rose believes that his time is coming, he just doesn’t know if he’ll be alive to see his bust in the Hall of Fame.

Rose, MLB’s all-time hits leader, will appear on “CBS Sunday Morning” on Sunday. Rose, who has been banned from baseball for 25 years, opened up and says he does believe that one day he will be enshrined in Cooperstown.

Wrigley Field’s bleachers torn down Wrigley Field’s signature bleachers were torn down Thursday as part of the park’s 4-year, $575 million renovation.

The demolition of bleachers in left and right field was essential for the first stage of renovations, as about 300 seats will be added in both outfields.

NFL

Jones settle sexual assault lawsuit Cowboys owner Jerry Jones settled a sexual assault claim filed by a woman in Oklahoma in September.

Jana Weckerly, a 27-year-old former stripper, was seeking $1 million in damages for an incident she alleged took place in 2009.

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Royals general manager Dayton Moore sits with the AL championship trophy during a press conference Thursday in Kansas City, Mo. Moore made the moves to build the Royals into a pennant contender.

9 a.m.

• Dixon, Newman, Sterling at Belvidere North Sectional

More with Moore in KC Royals GM’s long building process finally finished after clinching the AL pennant with a 2-1 victory over the BaltiKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The more Orioles. memories come back in bits and “The things that have happieces, and for that he can be pened around the city, the joy forgiven. After all, 29 years have we’ve brought to people’s lives, passed since he was standing on that’s special,” Moore said. “It’s the hillside, watching everything what athletics is all about. That’s unfold. why we do what we do. We love It was a blowout, Dayton Moore to compete. We love to win. But says, the deciding game of the this is what attracted us to the 1985 World Series. Darryl Motley game as little kids.” homered off John Tudor in the The Royals will open the World second inning. Cardinals pitcher Series on Tuesday at KauffJoaquin Andujar, known for his man Stadium against the winvolatile temper, got tossed by ner of the NLCS between the umpire Don Denkinger later in Giants and Cardinals. This time, the game.

Moore’s sure to have a decent More than anything, though, seat.

Moore remembers the way KanThe way he pulled off one of sas City celebrated. the game’s great turnarounds “Just the joy and the atmois a testament to perseverance, sphere,” he said almost wistfully. to patience and savvy and good “Actually, it was very similar to business sense. It took tricky what we experienced during the trades, wise draft choices, and playoff games here, a lot of ener- the kind of commitment to a gy. A lot of fun.” rebuilding job that is rarely Nearly 3 decades after the Roy- seen in professional sports als won their only World Series, these days. they’re headed back to baseball’s In a win-now era, Moore spent biggest stage. And the kid who 8 long years rebuilding. grew up cheering for them in his There were pitfalls along the hometown of Wichita, Kansas, way, lousy contracts given to and couldn’t score a ticket to Gil Meche and Jose Guillen that Game 7 of the ‘85 Fall Classic – proved to be a waste of preinstead watching from beyond cious money. There were misthe outfield fence – is the general fires on managers. There were manager responsible for making failed young prospects that were it happen. rushed to the majors or never “It’s what it’s all about, from even got there. a baseball standpoint,” Moore Slowly, though, things started said Thursday, less than 24 hours to turn around. Young hitters

BY DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

such as Alex Gordon and Billy Butler figured things out. Firstround draft picks Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas matriculated to the big leagues. Shrewd signings in free agency and smart scouting of international prospects such as Salvador Perez and Kelvin Herrera began to pay dividends.

Then the two big trades that would make or break Moore’s tenure in Kansas City.

The first: shipping disgruntled Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke to Milwaukee for a package of prospects that included Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain, the ALCS MVP this year.

The second: sending baseball’s top prospect, Wil Myers, and several other young talents to Tampa Bay for starting pitcher James Shields and dominant reliever Wade Davis.

“I think that was when Dayton really put us over the top,” said Gordon, the starting left fielder.

“He did a great job of finding guys, developing them, and turning it into this.”

He also managed to do it with significant financial limitations.

In a game of massive revenue disparity, the small-market Royals set a franchise record with just over $97 million in payroll this season. But the Dodgers still doled out $255 million, and the Angels – whom the Royals swept out of the playoffs – spent more than $163 million.

Today Auto racing 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, practice for Geico 500, at Talladega, Ala., FS1 4:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, pole qualifying for Fred’s 250, at Talladega, Ala., FS1

Canadian football 6 p.m.

• Ottawa at Hamilton, ESPN2

College football 7 p.m.

• Fresno St. at Boise St., ESPN 8 p.m.

• Temple at Houston, ESPNU

College field hockey 2 p.m.

• Boston College at Louisville, FSN 2:30 p.m.

• Rutgers at Penn St., BTN

College soccer 8 a.m.

• Men, Lehigh at Maryland, BTN 7 p.m.

MLB | NLCS | GIANTS 6, CARDINALS 3

Ishikawa blast’s Cards away Giants eliminate St. louis with walkoff three-run home run

BY JANIE MCCAULEY AP Sports Writer

SAN FRANCISCO – Travis Ishikawa hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the Giants to the World Series with a 6-3 win over the Cardinals on Thursday night.

These every-other-year Giants clinched the NL Championship Series in Game 5, and now will face the Royals in an all wild-card Fall Classic that begins Tuesday night in Kansas City.

Pablo Sandoval singled to start the ninth against Michael Wacha, making his first appearance of the postseason for the Cardinals. After an out, Brandon Belt walked to bring up Ishikawa, who drove a 2-0 pitch into the elevated seats in

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The Giants’ Travis Ishikawa reacts after hitting a walk-off three-run home run Thursday during the ninth inning of Game 5 of the NLCS against the Cardinals in San Francisco. The Giants won 6-3 to advance to the World Series. right field.

NLCS history. And it was Ishikawa hit the first the first time a homer game-ending homer in sent the Giants into the

World Series since perhaps the most famous drive ever in baseball – Bobby Thomson’s “Shot Heard ’Round the World” in a 1951 playoff.

Ishikawa knew right away on his first career postseason homer, raising his right arm into the air as he watched his ball sail into the seats.

He was immediately mobbed at home plate after he rounded the bases, as fireworks shot off from the center field scoreboard.

Pinch-hitter Michael Morse homered leading off the eighth against Pat Neshek, who replaced Adam Wainwright to start the inning, to tie it 3-all.

Morse was batting for Madison Bumgarner, who was named NLCS MVP.

• Men, Notre Dame at Duke, FSN

College volleyball 7 p.m.

• Penn St. at Purdue, BTN

Golf 1:30 p.m.

• Champions, Greater Hickory Classic, first round, at Conover, N.C., TGC 4 p.m.

• PGA, Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, second round, at Las Vegas, TGC 10:30 p.m.

• LPGA, KEB HanaBank Championship, third round, at Incheon, South Korea, TGC

MLB playoffs 7 p.m.

• ALCS, Game 6, Royals at Orioles, TBS

Soccer 2 a.m. (Thursday)

• Women’s national teams, CONCACAF Championship/qualifier for World Cup, group stage, Guatemala vs.

U.S., at Bridgeview, Ill., FS1 9 p.m.

• MLS, Real Salt Lake at Portland, NBCSP

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This week’s racing schedules

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SPRINT CUP Geico 500

NASCAR Sprint Cup

Site: Talladega, Alabama Schedule: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 1:30 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (ESPN, 3 p.m.); Sunday, race, 1 p.m.

(ESPN) Track: Talladega Superspeedway (oval, 2.66 miles) Race distance: 500.08 miles, 188 laps Last week: Kevin Harvick won at Charlotte to earn a spot in the third round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Fast fact: The Chase field will be cut from 12 to eight after the race, the secondround finale and sixth event in the 10-race, four-round Chase. ... Brad Keselowski, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. likely need to win to advance.

Next race: Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500, Oct. 26, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Virginia

NATIONWIDE

Next race: O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, Nov. 1, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas Last week: Brad Keselowski won at Charlotte for his fourth victory in nine starts this year, and 31st overall series win.

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Fred’s 250 Site: Talladega, Alabama Schedule: Friday, practice, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 4:30 p.m.); Saturday, race, noon.

(Fox) Track: Talladega Superspeedway (oval, 2.66 miles) Race distance: 250.04 miles, 94 laps Last race: Erik Jones won at Las Vegas on Sept. 27 for his second victory of the year, holding off Kyle Busch Motorsports teammate Darrell Wallace Jr. Fast fact: Jones is making his 10th start of the season in Kyle Busch’s No. 51 Toyota. Busch drove the truck to victory in the season-opening race at Daytona, Talladega’s sister track.

Next race: Kroger 200, Oct. 25, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Virginia

FORMULA ONE

Next race: U.S. Grand Prix, Nov. 2, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, Texas Last week: Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won the Russian Grand Prix for his fourth straight victory, and ninth of the season. Teammate Nico Rosberg was second, and Mercedes wrapped up its first constructors title.

NHRA Next race: NHRA Toyota Nationals, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Last week: Matt Hagan won the NHRA Nationals on Oct. 5. Tony Schumacher won in Top Fuel, Rodger Brogdon in Pro Stock, and Eddie Krawiec in Pro Stock Motorcycle.

1. Joey Logano 3,088 2. Kyle Busch 3,082 3. Kevin Harvick 3,081 4. Ryan Newman 3,077 5. Carl Edwards 3,076 6. Jeff Gordon 3,074 7. Denny Hamlin 3,073 8. Kasey Kahne 3,057 9. Matt Kenseth 3,056 10. Brad Keselowski 3,038 11. Jimmie Johnson 3,031 (tie) Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3,031 13. AJ Allemendinger 2,142 14. Greg Biffle 2,127 15. Kurt Busch 2,109 16. Aric Almirola 2,096 17. Kyle Larson 940 18. Jamie McMurray 867 19. Austin Dillon 847 20. Clint Bowyer 844

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Kevin Harvick poses in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup race last week in Charlotte.

Harvick is guaranteed a spot in the next round of the Chase because of the win, and would prefer to watch this weekend’s race as drivers try to avoid elimination.

Driver’s view Harvick at ease at tense Talladega after win

BY JENNA FRYER AP Autor Racing Writer

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Guaranteed of a spot in the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs, Kevin Harvick has no reason to race hard Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.

If it was up to him, he wouldn’t race at all.

Four of NASCAR’s top drivers will see their title hopes come to an end at Talladega, where the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field will be cut from 12 to eight.

Among those in danger of becoming a title-race spectator are defending champion Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth – Johnson’s closest competition last season – Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr., and 2012 champion Brad Keselowski.

With so much on the line for others, and nothing for Harvick to gain, he would really like to watch it all unfold.

“I’d park it because it’ll be one hell of a race to watch,” Harvick joked about his Talladega strategy. “It’s going to be fun to watch.

It’s going to be crazy, offensive racing.”

Harvick’s win last Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway earned him an automatic berth into the third round of the Chase. It was a welcome relief to Harvick, who likes NASCAR’s new elimination format, but

complained it’s created many a sleepless night.

“It makes me want to puke every week,” Harvick said. “My wife can tell you, it’s like you go home and all you do, you lay up at night and you think about, ‘OK, what do I have to do next week? OK, what do we need to do? Who do I need to talk to?’ It consumes everything that you do.”

Harvick is having one of those rare dream seasons, his first with Stewart-Haas Racing.

He and crew chief Rodney Childers showed from their first time on the track together that they had fast No. 4 Chevrolets, and would be a force in the championship race. But for all the laps led – Harvick’s careerbest 1,815 lead the Sprint Cup Series – and those eight poles, he had very little to show for his efforts.

The win at Charlotte was his third of the season, as Harvick was plagued by mechanical problems, pit issues, and plain old bad luck. Right before the Chase began, SHR gave Harvick the pit crew of team co-owner Tony Stewart – the one that won the 2011 championship – in an effort to strengthen Harvick’s chances.

Harvick, who has never won a Cup title, insisted he never fretted about all the fluke things that kept him out of Victory

Lane, and he’s just been riding along waiting for some new karma.

“We have a fast car and we can win every race,” Harvick said. “[We felt] we’ll just keep working on everything and try to get it all worked out, and hopefully by the end of the year you have everything worked out, and you can race for a championship and be in position to race for that championship at Homestead. When you have fast cars, everything else takes care of itself eventually. Bad luck can’t haunt you forever.”

A large amount of credit for the success of the No. 4 team goes to Childers, who left Michael Waltrip Racing last year to be paired with Harvick at SHR. Although he admitted to munching on antiheartburn tablets throughout the race at Charlotte, Childers always seems calm.

It’s an impressive character trait for a crew chief making his first appearance in the Chase, although Childers admitted he’d watched Johnson crew chief Chad Knaus and others from afar. To alleviate stress, Childers puts time in at the shop to ensure he’s brought the best car possible to every race.

“If you can’t unload off the truck and be the fastest car, you’re going to struggle all weekend, and that’s our thought process every single week,” he said.

AROUND THE TRACK

Changing how to watch a race Xfinity has big plans as new Nationwide title sponsor Comcast has innovative plans to beef up how PHILADELPHIA – NASCAR fans follow High above the city in the sport, from routine Philadelphia’s tallest news stories flowing on skyscraper, NASCAR’s a ticker during the week potential future zooms to expanded coverage into focus on a 140-inch from inside the pits on screen. the weekends.

It’s also just as clear on Comcast Corp. signed a mobile device. a 10-year agreement There could be a chan- to replace Nationwide nel dedicated to your Insurance as the title favorite driver. Want sponsor of NASCAR’s the latest news on Jimsecond-tier racing series mie Johnson? Maybe a beginning next season. replay of old interviews The series will be or his winning races? Or known as the NASCAR how about live scanner Xfinity Series through traffic between Johnson 2024. The deal matches and his crew chief durthe longest single agreeing a race? ment around title sponIt could all be just a sorship of any NASCAR push of a remote connational series in its histrol button away. tory, and Sports Busi“I’m going to be bold ness Daily valued the and say we’re going package at worth close to do all of that,” said to $200 million. Xfinity Matt Strauss, Comcast’s is Comcast’s residential senior vice president of cable and Internet video services. provider.

Philadelphia-based Unlike most sponBY DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

sorship branding that has no impact on the average fan, Comcast is trying to make its X1 platform as necessary for fans as four wheels on a stock car.

At Philadelphia’s Comcast Center, Strauss showed on the big screen how the X1 service could work as a computer-on-TV. Search engines, apps, real-time scores, even the latest trends on Twitter can be customized to fit almost any driver or hot topic in NASCAR. And X1 works on mobile devices.

Strauss said it would be possible to create on-demand content of drivers, and races could be viewed live on the mobile app.

Xfinity becomes just the third title sponsor in series history.

Anheuser-Busch spent

26 years as title sponsor, and Nationwide has been sponsor the last 11, but is transitioning into team sponsorship next season.

“It’s the importance that live sports brings to our business in general as the reason we’re involved here,” said Matt Lederer, Comcast senior director of sports brand marketing. “We’re going to make a NASCAR experience unlike anything else. We’re in a very strong position with our product right now, as strong as it’s ever been. How we’re going to market the series?

We’ll have to see what happens.”

One speed bump: Xfinity does not carry Fox Sports 2 on its cable systems, which the company hoped to have straightened out in time for 2015.

1. Chase Elliott 1,106 2. Regan Smith 1,064 3. Brian Scott 1,045 4. Elliott Sadler 1,043 5. Ty Dillon 1,042 6. Trevor Bayne 1,008 7. Chris Buescher 912 8. Brendan Gaughan 875 9. Ryan Reed 820 10. James Buescher 792 11. Dylan Kwasniewski 783 12. Landon Cassil 754 13. Dakoda Armstrong 707 14. Mike Bliss 704 15. Jeremy Clements 668 16. Ryan Sieg 639 17. J.J. Yeley 585 18. Jeffrey Earnhardt 549 19. Eric McClure 467 20. Joey Gase 454

NASCAR Trucks 1. Matt Crafton 2. Johnny Sauter 3. Ryan Blaney 4. Darrell Wallace Jr. 5. Joey Coulter 6. German Quiroga 7. Timothy Peters 8. Ben Kennedy 9. Jeb Burton 10. Ron Hornaday Jr. 11. Mason Mingus 12. Bryan Silas 13. John Wes Townley 14. Tyler Young 15. Tyler Reddick

644 625 617 611 562 559 549 546 527 484 427 421 407 401 348

IndyCar Final Standings 1. Will Power 671 2. Helio Castroneves 609 3. Scott Dixon 604 4. Juan Pablo Montoya 586 5. Simon Pagenaud 565 6. Ryan Hunter-Reay 563 7. Tony Kanaan 544 8. Carlos Munoz 483 9. Marco Andretti 463 10. Sebastien Bourdais 461 11. Ryan Briscoe 461 12. James Hinchcliffe 456 13. Josef Newgarden 406 14. Charlie Kimball 402 15. Justin Wilson 395 16. Mikhail Aleshin 372 17. Jack Hawksworth 366 18. Takuma Sato 350 19. Graham Rahal 345 20. Carlos Huertas 314

Formula One 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Nico Rosberg 3. Daniel Ricciardo 4. Valtteri Bottas 5. Sebastian Vettel 6. Fernando Alonso 7. Jenson Button 8. Nico Hulkenberg 9. Felipe Massa 10. Kevin Magnussen

291 274 199 145 143 141 94 76 71 49

NHRA Top Fuel 1. Tony Schumacher 2,462 2. Doug Kalitta 2,328 3. Steve Torrence 2,319 4. Shawn Langdon 2,314 5. Antron Brown 2,292 Funny Car 1. Matt Hagan 2,423 2. John Force 2,387 3. Courtney Force 2,351 4. Tommy Johnson Jr. 2,309 5. Robert Hight 2,288 Pro Stock 1. Jason Line 2,421 2. Erica Enders-Stevens 2,386 3. Dave Connolly 2,370 4. Shane Gray 2,322 5. Allen Johnson 2,315 Pro Stock Motorcycle 1. Andrew Hines 2,485 2. Eddie Krawiec 2,460 3. Hector Arana Jr. 2,317 4. Steve Johnson 2,285 5. Matt Smith 2,274

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NBA PRESEASON | BULLS 85, HAWKS 84

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CHICAGO – Jimmy Butler hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap a 20-point fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 21-point deficit with 11 minutes to play to beat the Atlanta Hawks 85-84 on Thursday night in an preseason game at the United Center.

Butler, who only played 6 minutes in the fourth, had a game-high 29 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field and 12-for-16 shooting from the line.

Forward Mike Scott led the Hawks (2-2) with 15 points.

Pau Gasol had 11 points and seven rebounds for Chicago, and Joakim Noah had seven points and 13 rebounds. Derrick Rose had 10 points in 20 minutes.

Chicago (3-2) struggled to score for much of the game, managing no more than 17 points in any of the first three quarters before erupting for 38 points in the final quarter.

The Bulls also rallied from a 21-point deficit in the first half Monday night to beat Denver 110-90.

Chicago coach Tom Thibodeau put starters Butler, Noah, and

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Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) shoots the game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Hawks 85-84 on Thursday at the United Center.

Gasol back in the game midway through the fourth, and they led the rally against Atlanta reserves.

Butler tied the game at 82 with three free throws with 14.1

seconds left. Dennis Schroder (11 points) hit a driving layup with 1.5 seconds left to put the Hawks back on top and set the stage for Butler’s game-winner.

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Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Morrison vs. No. 5 Prophetstown, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Bureau Valley vs. Morrison/Prophetstown, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Riverdale vs. No. 3 Newman, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to Pecatonica Sectional vs. Byron Regional winner, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

2A Byron Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Rockford Christian vs. No. 5 North Boone, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Byron vs. No. 6 South Beloit, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Oregon vs. Rockford Christian/ North Boone, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Rockford Lutheran vs. Byron/South Beloit, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to Pecatonica Sectional vs. Bureau Valley Regional winner, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4

2A Forreston Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Forreston vs. No. 5 West Carroll, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Fulton vs. No. 6 Pecatonica, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Dakota vs. Forreston/West Carroll, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Lena-Winslow vs. Fulton/Pecatonica, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to Pecatonica Sectional vs. Seneca Regional winner, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

1A Amboy Regional Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Amboy vs. No. 5 Polo, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Eastland vs. Amboy/Polo, 6 p.m.

• No. 2 Erie vs. No. 3 Milledgeville, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to River Ridge Sectional vs. Durand Regional winner, 5:30 p.m.

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The Amboy defense had been stout before giving up 46 points to Bureau Valley last week. It has spent the week making adjustments to get back on track. completions this season, and seven of them have gone to Leffelman. He has 135 receiving yards, and one touchdown.

“When teams see our film, they’re going to stack the box,” Leffelman said. “Usually whenever they pass it to me, I’m wide open. I don’t have to do much.”

In Fulton, Amboy will be playing a team battling for its playoff life. The Steamers (4-3, 2-2) need to win either this week, or

in Week 9 at home against Bureau Valley, to become playoff eligible.

Fulton looks to have hit its stride, having averaged 41 points in victories against Princeton and Riverdale the last 2 weeks. The Steamers’ main threat is sophomore quarterback Tyler Sweenie, who has rushed 98 times for 529 yards and nine TDs. Trey Simmons (62-372), Michael Pidde (82-323) and Jason Osborn

(27-284) have also been effective in the ground attack.

Sweenie doesn’t throw the ball much, having gone 9-for-24 for 162 yards and three TDs through seven games.

It’s the Steamers’ rushing game that will garner the Clippers’ attention.

“They’ve got some big kids,” Leffelman said, “and their backs are pretty fast. As long as we stay disciplined on defense, we should be fine.”

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“Everybody has the same ground strokes and the same shots,” Hammitt said. “It’s just how you use them that makes the difference. This year, I’ve really started to work on a down the line shot to my opponent’s backhand.

“That’s been really successful for me this year.

That wasn’t a shot that I had used in the past.”

Dixon coach Steve Boll is pleased that Hammitt has embraced the No. 1 spot in the Dixon lineup, rather than worry too much about occasionally getting overwhelmed by superior players.

In fact, he encourages all his players to do what Hammitt has done and take on better competition.

“One thing I always emphasize to my teams is when you’re going to play recreationally or for fun, don’t just invite a player you know you can beat, or you know you’re a little better than,” Boll

Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Mendota vs. No. 5 Kewanee, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Rock Falls vs. No. 6 Geneseo, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 LaSalle-Peru vs. Mendota/ Kewanee, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Sterling vs. Rock Falls/Geneseo, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to IVC Sectional vs.

Galesburg Regional winner, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Freeport vs. No. 5 Stillman Valley, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Dixon vs. Freeport/Stillman Valley, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Rochelle vs. No. 3 Winnebago, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to Rochelle Sectional vs. Hampshire Regional winner, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Steamers have good size, speed Amboy coach Gary Jones noted he tinkered with his normally aggressive defense to combat BV’s speed. He instructed his linebacking crew to do more reading and reacting, as opposed to attacking.

This week, it’s back to the defensive mindset that had them allowing just 11.5 points per game through the first six contests.

“This week, we’re doing a lot more stuff with getting linebackers more movement instead of just sitting and reading,” Jones said. “All the other games, I had guys flying this way and that way.

Last week, I had them reacting more, and we didn’t get to the ball as well. It was a coaching error on my part.”

Offensively, the Clippers rely heavily on a steady diet of tailback Chris Jones (192 carries, 830 yards, 8 touchdowns) and fullback Dallas Appleman (92-401, 4 TDs). When Amboy gets the itch to throw the ball, however, chances are it will find its way to Leffelman, the tight end.

The Clippers have nine

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Dixon’s Katie Hammitt will lead the Dixon Duchesses into the Belvidere North Sectional today. The top four finishers in singles and doubles advance to the state tournament. said. “If you’re JV, try to get a varsity player to play with you. If you’re varsity, maybe 3-4-5 in the lineup, try to play with No. 1.

“If you’re No. 1, try to seek out people that are better than you to improve your game.”

Hammitt and the rest of the Duchesses need to finish in the top four in either singles or doubles

at the Belvidere North Sectional to advance to state. It will be a difficult task, but one she’s ready to take on.

“I would love to make it to state, I’m not going to lie,” Hammitt said, “but I know it’s tough competition. I think it just depends on how the day goes.”

Tennis isn’t the only area in which Hammitt

excels. She’s ranked 18th in the junior class with a 3.8 grade point average, and has participated in school musicals.

“Usually I’m just a dancer,” she said with a smile.

Hammitt is also involved in Key Club, the high school version of the Kiwanis Club, a prominent service organization. Her official title is lieutenant governor, and she oversees eight clubs throughout the area.

Hammitt had planned on being a Key Club member as a freshman, and then perhaps running for secretary of the Dixon chapter as a sophomore. When approached by fellow DHS student Kari Wolfe about seeking the lieutenant governor position, after Wolf’s 1-year term was up, Hammitt agreed to do it, and began her 1-year term in February.

“It was a great decision,” Hammitt said, “because it’s taken me great places, and I’ve met a lot of great people.”

Monday, Oct. 27 • No. 4 Hiawatha vs. No. 5 Alden-Hebron, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • No. 1 Keith Country Day vs. Hiawatha/ Alden-Hebron, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Christian Life vs. No. 3 AFC, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30 • Championship, 6 p.m.

Winner advances to River Ridge Sectional vs. Scales Mound Regional winner, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4

Boys soccer Postseason pairings

1A Stillman Valley Regional Friday, Oct. 10 • No. 4 Byron 2, No. 5 Winnebago 0 Tuesday’s result • No. 1 Keith Country Day 4, Byron 0 Wednesday’s result • No. 2 Stillman Valley 3, No. 3 Oregon 2, SO Saturday’s game • Championship, Keith Country Day vs.

Stillman Valley, noon Winner advances to Byron Sectional vs.

Harvard Regional winner, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21

2A Freeport Regional Tuesday, Oct. 21 • No. 1 Sterling vs. No. 4 Dixon, 4:30 p.m.

• No. 2 Freeport vs. No. 3 Rochelle, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 24 • Championship, 5:30 p.m.

Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Belvidere North Regional winner, 5 p.m.

Oct. 28

MLB playoffs LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League (All AL games televised by TBS) Kansas City 4, Baltimore 0 Friday: Kansas City 8, Baltimore 6, 10 inn.

Saturday: Kansas City 6, Baltimore 4 Monday: Baltimore at Kansas City, ppd., rain Tuesday: Kansas City 2, Baltimore 1 Wednesday: Kansas City 2, Baltimore 1 National League San Francisco 4, St. Louis 1 Saturday, Oct. 11: San Francisco 3, St. Louis 0 Sunday, Oct. 12: St. Louis 5, San Francisco 4 Tuesday: San Francisco 5, St. Louis 4, 10 innings Wednesday: San Francisco 6, St. Louis 4 Thursday: San Francisco 6, St. Louis 3 Thursday’s NLCS box score

GIANTS 6, CARDINALS 3 St. Louis

San Francisco ab r h bi ab r h bi MCrpnt 3b 3 0 0 0 GBlanc cf 4 1 2 0 Jay cf-lf-cf 4 0 2 1 Panik 2b 4 1 1 2 Hollidy lf 4 0 1 0 Posey c 4 0 0 0 Neshek p 0 0 0 0 Sandovl 3b 4 0 2 0 Wacha p 0 0 0 0 Arias pr 0 1 0 0 JhPerlt ss 4 0 0 0 Pence rf 3 0 0 0 MAdms 1b 3 1 1 1 Belt 1b 3 1 0 0 Descals pr-1b 0 0 0 0 Ishikaw lf 3 1 1 3 Grichk rf-lf 4 0 1 0 BCrwfr ss 3 0 0 0 Wong 2b 4 0 0 0 Bmgrn p 2 0 0 0 T.Cruz c 2 2 1 1 Morse ph 1 1 1 1 Wnwrg p 2 0 0 0 SCasill p 0 0 0 0 Bourjos cf 0 0 0 0 Affeldt p 0 0 0 0 Tavers ph-rf 1 0 0 0 Totals 31 3 6 3 Totals 31 6 7 6 St. Louis 001 200 000 — 3 San Francisco 002 000 013 — 6 One out when winning run scored.

DP–St. Louis 1, San Francisco 1. LOB– St. Louis 6, San Francisco 3. 2B–Jay (1), Sandoval (3). HR–Ma.Adams (2), T.Cruz (1), Panik (1), Ishikawa (1), Morse (1). SB– Wong (1). S–Wainwright.

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Wainwright 7 4 2 2 2 7 Neshek BS,1-1 1 1 1 1 0 0 Wacha L,0-1 1-3 2 3 3 1 0 San Francisco Bumgarner 8 5 3 3 2 5 S.Casilla 2-3 1 0 0 2 0 Affeldt W,1-0 1-3 0 0 0 0 0

EAST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Michigan St. 2 0 1.000 5 1 .833 Ohio St. 1 0 1.000 4 1 .800 Rutgers 1 1 .500 5 1 .833 Maryland 1 1 .500 4 2 .667 Penn St. 1 2 .333 4 2 .500 Michigan 1 2 .333 3 4 .429 Indiana 0 2 .000 3 3 .500 WEST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Iowa 2 0 1.000 5 1 .833 Minnesota 2 0 1.000 5 1 .833 Northwestern 2 1 .667 3 3 .500 Nebraska 1 1 .500 5 1 .833 Wisconsin 1 1 .500 4 2 .667 Purdue 1 2 .500 3 4 .429 Illinois 0 3 .000 3 4 .429 Saturday’s games Iowa at Maryland, 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Purdue at Minnesota, 11 a.m. (BTN) Michigan St. at Indiana, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Rutgers at Ohio St., 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Nebraska at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m. (BTN)

Top 25 schedule Thursday’s result No. 20 Utah at Oregon State, late Saturday’s games No. 2 Florida State vs. No. 5 Notre Dame, 7 p.m.

No. 3 Mississippi vs. Tennessee, 6 p.m.

No. 4 Baylor at West Virginia, 11 a.m.

No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 21 Texas A&M, 2:30 p.m.

No. 8 Michigan State at Indiana, 2:30 p.m.

No. 9 Oregon vs. Washington, 7 p.m.

No. 10 Georgia at Arkansas, 3 p.m.

No. 11 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Kansas State, 11 a.m.

No. 12 TCU vs. No. 15 Oklahoma State, 3 p.m.

No. 13 Ohio State vs. Rutgers, 2:30 p.m.

No. 17 Arizona State vs. No. 23 Stanford, 9:30 p.m.

No. 19 Nebraska at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m.

No. 22 Southern Cal vs. Colorado, 5 p.m.

No. 24 Clemson at Boston College, 2:30 p.m.

No. 25 Marshall at FIU, 5 p.m.

Men’s basketball USA Today Top 25 Preseason Poll The top 25 teams in the USA Today men’s preseason college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, final 201314 records, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and final 2013-14 ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (24) 29-11 785 2 2. Arizona (3) 33-5 746 5 3. Duke (2) 26-9 715 16 4. Wisconsin (3) 30-8 706 4 5. Kansas 25-10 654 14 6. North Carolina 24-10 598 21 7. Florida 36-3 568 3 8. Virginia 30-7 519 10 9. Louisville 31-6 507 9 10. Texas 24-11 479 — 11. Wichita State 35-1 471 7 12. Villanova 29-5 439 13 13. Gonzaga 29-7 423 — 14. Iowa St. 28-8 323 11 15. Connecticut 32-8 292 1 16. VCU 26-9 259 — 17. San Diego State 31-5 251 12 18. Michigan State 29-9 241 8 19. Oklahoma 23-10 237 — 20. Ohio State 25-10 223 — 21. Nebraska 19-13 156 — 22. SMU 27-10 149 — 23. Michigan 28-9 139 6 24. Syracuse 28-6 128 17 25. Iowa 20-13 56 — Others receiving votes: Harvard 47, Stanford 47, Kansas State 37, Pittsburgh 36, Utah 26, Memphis 25, Minnesota 18, UCLA 15, New Mexico 11, Oregon 9, Louisiana Tech 8, Colorado 8, Arkansas 8, Dayton 6, Providence 5, Notre Dame 5, Massachusetts 4, Georgetown 4, Illinois 4, Texas-El Paso 4, Florida State 3, Baylor 2, George Washington 1, Miami 1, Toledo 1, Saint Mary’s 1.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 4 1 0 8 17 18 Ottawa 3 1 0 6 11 8 Tampa Bay 2 1 1 5 13 8 Toronto 2 2 0 4 14 14 Boston 2 4 0 4 11 17 Detroit 1 1 1 3 6 7 Buffalo 1 3 0 2 8 17 Florida 0 2 1 1 3 9 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Islanders 4 0 0 8 19 12 New Jersey 3 1 0 6 15 12 Washington 2 0 2 6 16 10 Pittsburgh 2 1 0 4 13 9 Columbus 2 1 0 4 10 7 N.Y. Rangers 2 3 0 4 13 20 Carolina 0 2 2 2 10 15 Philadelphia 0 2 2 2 11 16 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 2 0 1 5 9 6 Chicago 2 0 1 5 10 6 Dallas 2 1 1 5 10 11 Minnesota 2 0 0 4 8 0 Colorado 1 3 1 3 7 17 St. Louis 1 1 0 2 6 4 Winnipeg 1 2 0 2 7 9 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 3 0 1 7 16 9 Anaheim 3 1 0 6 16 12 Calgary 3 2 0 6 13 13 Los Angeles 2 1 1 5 12 9 Vancouver 2 0 0 4 9 6 Arizona 2 1 0 4 12 12 Edmonton 0 3 1 1 11 23 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday’s results N.Y. Islanders 4, San Jose 3, SO N.Y. Rangers 2, Carolina 1, SO Dallas 3, Pittsburgh 2 Washington 6, New Jersey 2 Montreal 6, Boston 4 Ottawa 5, Colorado 3 St. Louis at Los Angeles, late Today’s games Florida at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Nashville at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

NBA preseason Thursday’s results Boston 111, Philadelphia 91 Chicago 85, Atlanta 84 New Orleans 120, Oklahoma City 86 Golden State 104, Denver 101 San Antonio at Phoenix, late Utah vs. L.A. Lakers, at Anaheim, late Today’s games Charlotte at Washington, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto vs. Oklahoma City, at Wichita, Kan., 7 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Minnesota, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 7 p.m.

Golden State vs. Miami, at Kansas City, Mo., 7:30 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

BULLS 85, HAWKS 84 ATLANTA (84) Carroll 3-9 0-1 6, Scott 5-10 4-4 15, Horford 2-6 0-0 4, Schroder 5-10 1-2 11, Korver 3-6 0-0 9, Brand 1-3 0-1 2, Mack 2-6 0-0 4, Jenkins 2-4 5-5 10, Bazemore 0-3 2-2 2, Antic 2-7 2-2 8, Muscala 1-4 0-0 2, Sefolosha 2-6 1-1 5, Payne 2-4 0-0 4, Eddie 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 31-80 15-18 84.

CHICAGO (85) McDermott 1-5 2-2 4, Gasol 4-8 3-4 11, Noah 3-5 1-2 7, Rose 3-9 3-4 10, Butler 8-14 12-16 29, Hinrich 1-7 0-0 2, Gibson 3-7 1-2 7, Brooks 0-5 0-0 0, Mirotic 3-7 0-0 8, Snell 3-11 0-0 7. Totals 29-78 22-30 85.

Atlanta 20 22 24 18 — 84 Chicago 15 17 15 38 — 85 3s–Atlanta 7-27 (Korver 3-6, Antic 2-6, Jenkins 1-1, Scott 1-3, Eddie 0-1, Sefolosha 0-1, Bazemore 0-1, Muscala 0-1, Mack 0-2, Schroder 0-2, Carroll 0-3), Chicago 5-25 (Mirotic 2-3, Rose 1-3, Butler 1-4, Snell 1-6, Brooks 0-2, McDermott 0-3, Hinrich 0-4). Rebounds–Atlanta 50 (Horford, Brand 6), Chicago 59 (Noah 13).

Assists–Atlanta 21 (Schroder 6), Chicago 19 (Hinrich 6). Fouls–Atlanta 30, Chicago 17. Technicals–Atlanta defensive three second, Chicago Coach Thibodeau.

Friday, October 17, 2014

LOCAL SPORTS

Sauk Valley Media • B5

LOCAL ROUNDUP

Warriors roll to NIB-12 title BV volleyball clinches TRAC East title with win over Princeton

By SVM Sports Staff

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Rock Falls’ Alexis Herrera serves the ball Thursday during the Rockets’ game against Mendota at Tabor Gym. The Rockets won 25-16, 25-14.

Rockets preparing for regional run HIGHLIGHTS

need from her.

“We fed off the crowd again tonight. The Rowdies were here, and they The second game really do impact the enerstarted close, as the teams gy of the game.” split the first 12 points.

Both teams wore pink Rock Falls gained the for breast cancer awarelead on a kill by O’Brien ness. The Rockets have off a pass from Emily a week of the regular Sauer. season left before startAlexis Herrera coning play at the 3A Sterling trolled the serve for the Regional. next nine points – includ“I think having the biging recording two aces – ger crowd, and for them as Rock Falls took control to be into it, gets us more 15-6. focused and ready to O’Brien led the team play,” Clevenger said. “I with 10 kills, while Clevthink we’ve been playing enger had nine kills. really well. There’s always “I thought our hitting room to improve. was very good tonight,” “We set the goal to win Mammosser said. “Dallas a regional title, and we was extremely consistent, feel like we have good which is exactly what we chance.”

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The Sterling Golden Warriors boys soccer team clinched the Northern Illinois Big 12 championship Thursday at Roscoe Eades Stadium, routing the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers 9-0 on Senior Night.

Tony Diaz led the way with a hat trick, while Juan Carlos SilvaRodriguez and Jose Uresti scored two goals each for the Warriors (15-2-4, 5-0-3). Jared Fernandez and Miguel Gallardo also scored for Sterling.

Rochelle 1, Dixon 0: The Dukes battled to a halftime tie on the road, but the Hubs scored 20 minutes into the second half for a nonconference victory.

“They are a really good team, very skillful and talented,” Dixon coach Mahmoud Etemadi said.

“I’m very happy with the way we played, especially on defense, and it’s a good test for us going into regionals next week against Sterling.”

Volleyball

Sterling def. Rochelle 25-12, 25-22: Jay Borum had eight kills

and nine digs, Kaylee Martin hammered nine kills, and the Golden Warriors won a NIB-12 West match on the road.

Jamy Trancoso had eight digs, and Megan Loos and Rashel Robinson each stuffed three blocks for Sterling (23-9, 5-1). Alli Olson dished 11 assists, and Jordyn Koett set for 10 more.

Rockford Lutheran def. Dixon 21-25, 25-17, 25-16: The Crusad-

ers made some key adjustments and rallied for a Big Northern West win over the Duchesses in Rockford.

Amy Rotella had eight kills, five digs and two aces for Dixon (13-15, 5-8), while Jamie Altenburg spiked five kills, and Jessa Long chipped in 15 digs and three aces. Kacey Koch finished with 17 assists, eight digs, three kills and an ace.

Mackenzie Zanello slammed

Thursday’s stars Tony Diaz, Sterling soccer, 3 goals Heaven Bennett, BV volleyball, 10 kills, 9 digs Jay Borum, Sterling, 8 kills, 9 digs Amy Rotella, Dixon volleyball, 8 kills, 5 digs, 2 aces Claire Milnes, P’town volleyball, 8 kills, 2 blocks Cassidy Koning, AFC volleyball, 7 kills, 8 blocks, 18 digs Makenzie Fink, Eastland volleyball, 7 kills, 3 blocks, 6 digs Savannah Mettler, Erie volleyball, 7 kills, 8 digs

blocks, and Averi Leitzen led the way with nine digs.

Rockridge def. Prophetstown 25-23, 26-24: Claire Milnes had

eight kills and two blocks, but the Prophets lost a hard-fought TRAC West match at home.

Clare Kramer added six kills and eight digs, Addison Glassburn served five aces, and Kassi Henrekin dished 17 assists for Prophetstown.

Orion def. Morrison 25-19, 25-17: Katie Conway’s 13 kills and

two blocks were too much for the Fillies to overcome in a Three Rivers West road loss to the Chargers.

Lakin Goodman had five kills and four digs, Brooke Stralow added six assists and three kills, and Peyton Kennedy spiked four kills for Mor15 kills for Lutheran, with Abby rison (6-7). Jordan Schmidt and Woollacott adding seven kills and Alyssa Canales had five digs apiece. five digs, and Katie Dolan chipAFC def. Milledgeville 25-22, ping in 14 assists and six digs.

25-21: Cassidy Koning’s seven Bureau Valley def. Princeton kills, eight blocks and 18 digs led 19-25, 25-20, 25-15: The Storm the Raiders to an NUIC East vicclinched the Three Rivers East title tory over the Missiles in Ashton. with a come-from-behind victory Krista Beach added nine kills and on the road.

14 points fot AFC (15-11, 6-5), and Heaven Bennett had 10 kills and Lauren Meurer had 28 digs. Katie nine digs, and Lindsey Hoffert Sondgeroth dished 18 assists, and added eight kills and six blocks Emily Shrimplin served for 14 for BV (20-4, 11-0). Jehna Thom- points. as chipped in 10 digs, Val Reuter Aquin def. Polo 25-15, 25-8: Hanspiked six kills, and Sydney Leb- nah Grobe had four assists and ahn finished with 27 assists, six two kills as the Marcos dropped an digs and four kills.

NUIC East match on the road.

Erie def. Fulton 25-17, 25-13: Lana Scholl spiked three kills, Savannah Mettler had seven kills and Emily Ditzler served two aces and eight digs, Peyton Rus added for Polo. six kills and five digs, and the Car- Eastland def. West Carroll 25-10, dinals beat the Steamers in a Three 25-14: Makenzie Fink and Cassidy Rivers West match at home.

Logemann spiked seven kills each, Mary Chapman added 20 assists and Fink stuffed three blocks and and eight digs for Erie, while added six digs to lead the Cougars Rachel Cobert finished with three past the NUIC West rival Thunder kills, one block and eight digs. Del- in Lanark. aney Tegeler chipped in four kills Sydney Guenter added five kills, and a block.

Karalicia Kennedy had three kills Camerin Huizenga had four kills, and three aces, and Bubby Doubler five assists, seven digs and six chipped in seven digs for Eastland. points for Fulton (9-12, 7-5), while Heather Larak had six digs, Sam Chelsea Lesniewski added five Johnson served three aces, and Ashkills and six points. Betsy Leon- ley Beyers finished with 23 assists, ard chipped in two kills and two five digs and three aces.

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Game of the week Chiefs at Chargers While K.C.’s baseball team is in the World Series, its football team is trying to stay alive in the AFC West. It gets division front-runner Sunday.

This date in the NFL October 17, 2010 Lions tie their own league record with their 24th consecutive road loss in 28-20 defeat to the Giants. The streak started in 2007.

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Friday, October 17, 2014

SCOREBOARD

BEARS

AMERICAN CONFERENCE New England Buffalo Miami N.Y. Jets

W 5 3 2 1

Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville

W 4 3 2 0

Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh

W 3 4 3 3

San Diego Denver Kansas City Oakland

W 5 4 2 0

East L T 2 0 3 0 3 0 6 0 South L T 2 0 3 0 4 0 6 0 North L T 1 1 2 0 2 0 3 0 West L T 1 0 1 0 3 0 5 0

Pct .714 .500 .400 .143

PF 187 118 120 121

PA 154 126 124 185

Pct .667 .500 .333 .000

PF 189 132 104 81

PA 136 120 153 185

Pct .700 .667 .600 .500

PF 134 164 134 124

PA 113 97 115 139

Pct .833 .800 .400 .000

PF 164 147 119 79

PA 91 104 101 134

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

East L T Pct PF Philadelphia 1 0 .833 183 Dallas 1 0 .833 165 N.Y. Giants 3 0 .500 133 Washington 5 0 .167 132 South W L T Pct PF Carolina 3 2 1 .583 141 New Orleans 2 3 0 .400 132 Atlanta 2 4 0 .333 164 Tampa Bay 1 5 0 .167 120 North W L T Pct PF Detroit 4 2 0 .667 116 Green Bay 4 2 0 .667 161 Chicago 3 3 0 .500 143 Minnesota 2 4 0 .333 104 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 4 1 0 .800 116 San Francisco 4 2 0 .667 141 Seattle 3 2 0 .600 133 St. Louis 1 4 0 .200 101 Thursday’s result New England 27, N.Y. Jets 25 Sunday’s games Seattle at St. Louis, noon Miami at Chicago, noon Carolina at Green Bay, noon Atlanta at Baltimore, noon Tennessee at Washington, noon Cleveland at Jacksonville, noon Cincinnati at Indianapolis, noon Minnesota at Buffalo, noon New Orleans at Detroit, noon Kansas City at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

Arizona at Oakland, 3:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 3:25 p.m.

San Francisco at Denver, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Philadelphia, Tampa Bay Monday’s game Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

W 5 5 3 1

AP

Matt Forte is playing more snaps than any other running back in the NFL. The Bears run the risk of wearing out their most dynamic threat if he’s not allowed more rest during games.

NFL’s busiest back needs more rest T

he potential upside to the Bears’ 3-3 start that fans have been tossing around since the league released its 2014 schedule last April is the perception things get a lot easier after the bye – five of their last seven games are at home – and if the Bears can just get to .500, or maybe 4-5 after the second Packers game, they will be in good shape.

There are at least two potential problems with that.

Two games with the Lions and a Thursday night date with the Cowboys are now a lot less appealing than they were in April.

There is also a real concern about how dependent this offense is on Matt Forte, and just how much he’ll have left in the tank when the Bears come around the final turn.

In the midst of all the

Football Focus, Forte has been on the field for 391 of the Bears’ offensive Shaw Media snaps this season, which Bears makes him far and away analyst.

He can be the busiest running back reached at in the NFL. harkush@ Murray has had 339 shawmedia. snaps through 6 weeks, com the Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell is third at 336, and LeSean McCoy checks in fourth with 308, all of these numbers according chatter about what a to Pro Football Focus. pleasant surprise the I stop there because, Cowboys have been this while none of those three season, how many analysts have you heard focus are within nine snaps per game of Forte, they are the on the fact that DeMarco only backs in the league Murray already has 159 rushes through six games, within 130 snaps of Forte. which projects to 435 car- That’s 22 plays per game.

What does this really ries on the season?

Many believe that is not mean? Running backs are exposed to the sustainable, Murray will most violence on the crash and burn, and the Cowboys’ success will go field every time they rush from scrimmage, with him.

What if I told you Forte remembering that defenseless receivers are has been even busier protected from contact, than Murray? or catch a pass.

According to Pro

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Any time Forte isn’t touching the football, he’s trying to block a player 30 to 100 pounds larger coming at him full speed, or sprinting downfield as a decoy in the passing game.

Obviously, the Bears don’t trust Ka’Deem Carey or Senorice Perry enough to give Forte some meaningful rest, but if they don’t find another option soon, they run a serious risk of burning Forte out well short of the finish line.

Marc Trestman appears to be aware of the risks he’s running with his Pro Bowl running back. On Wednesday, he talked about getting Forte extra rest during the week.

“We’re working on that,” Trestman said.

“We did that today. We did it last week. He takes a lot of hits during the course of the game, more than anybody because

of all the touches that he has. He didn’t practice last week. That was a decision here. It wasn’t up to him. He would have practiced. He did the same thing today. He had a very good Thursday practice last week, so we’ll stay on that again.”

Carey has been marginally better than I expected, after what I saw in the preseason, although his pass protection is still below average, and it’s hard to envision him being anywhere near as productive as Forte, if he’s asked to be the lead back.

We all love watching Forte with the ball.

But if the Bears don’t find a way to start limiting his reps at least a bit, soon, they run a real risk of best case, limiting his effectiveness, or worst case, not having him at all when they need him the most.

PATRIOTS 27, JETS 25

Blocked kick caps New York’s rally Brady throws 3 TD passes as Patriots hand Jets sixth straight loss

BY HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.

– Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes to lead the Patriots to a 27-25 victory over the Jets that came down to the last play.

Chris Jones blocked Nick Folk’s 58-yard field goal attempt, and the defensive tackle’s teammates rushed onto the field to celebrate their surprisingly tough win Thursday.

It was Folk’s first miss of the season, after he boosted his total to 13 straight with four field goals in the first half.

The Jets (1-6) suffered their sixth straight loss, the longest streak in Rex Ryan’s six seasons as coach, after taking a 19-17 lead with just under 9 minutes left in the third quarter on Chris Ivory’s 1-yard run.

Stephen Gostkowski put the Patriots (5-2) ahead to stay with his second field goal, a 36-yarder with 4:10 to go in the third. Brady’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Danny Amendola gave them an eight-point lead with 4:10 remaining.

The Jets made it 27-25

on Geno Smith’s 10-yard scoring pass to Jeff Cumberland with 2:31 left, but Smith’s pass for the 2-point conversion was incomplete.

Ivory finished with 107 yards rushing.

The end of the game was eerily similar to the team’s meeting in East Rutherford last year, when Folk missed a 56-yarder in overtime. But Jones was penalized 15 yards for pushing the defensive line forward, and Folk connected from 41 yards on his second chance, giving the Jets a 30-27 victory.

The Patriots led 17-12 at halftime despite having the ball for just 7:57, while the Jets held it for 22:03.

The Jets got inside the New England 30 on all four of their first-half possessions. But they managed just four field goals by Folk, covering 22, 47, 46, and 27 yards.

The Patriots went threeand-out on two of their possessions in the half, AP but made the most of the other two as Brady threw Jets free safety Calvin Pryor (25) and T.J. Graham (10) close in on Patriots touchdown passes to wide receiver Julian Edelman during Thursday’s game in Foxborough, Mass.

The Patriots won 27-25.

Shane Vereen.

PA 132 126 138 166 PA 157 141 170 204 PA 82 130 144 143 PA 106 123 113 150

Thursday’s box score

PATRIOTS 27, JETS 25 N.Y. Jets New England

6 7

6 7 6 — 25 10 3 7 — 27

First Quarter NE–Vereen 49 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 13:31.

NYJ–FG Folk 22, 6:29.

NYJ–FG Folk 47, :19.

Second Quarter NYJ–FG Folk 46, 7:52.

NE–Vereen 3 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 4:22.

NYJ–FG Folk 27, 1:01.

NE–FG Gostkowski 39, :00.

Third Quarter NYJ–Ivory 1 run (Folk kick), 8:58.

NE–FG Gostkowski 36, 4:10.

Fourth Quarter NE–Amendola 19 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 7:49.

NYJ–Cumberland 10 pass from Smith (pass failed), 2:31.

A–68,756.

NYJ NE First downs 28 16 Total Net Yards 423 323 Rushes-yards 43-218 15-63 Passing 205 260 Punt Returns 2-8 1-3 Kickoff Returns 2-80 4-105 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 20-34-0 20-37-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-21 1-1 Punts 3-42.7 5-46.4 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 7-70 9-64 Time of Possession 40:54 19:06 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–N.Y. Jets, Ivory 21-107, C.Johnson 13-61, Smith 7-37, B.Powell 1-7, Vick 1-6. New England, Vereen 11-43, Gray 3-12, Edelman 1-8.

PASSING–N.Y. Jets, Smith 20-34-0-226.

New England, Brady 20-37-0-261.

RECEIVING–N.Y. Jets, Decker 4-65, Ivory 4-18, Cumberland 3-50, Amaro 3-22, Kerley 2-29, C.Johnson 2-19, B.Powell 1-12, Nelson 1-11. New England, Vereen 5-71, Gronkowski 5-68, LaFell 4-55, Edelman 4-44, Amendola 1-19, Bolden 1-4.

MISSED FIELD GOAL–N.Y. Jets, Folk 58 (BK).

Line FAVORITE at Indianapolis at Washington at Chicago Cleveland Seattle at Green Bay at Baltimore at Buffalo at Detroit at San Diego at Dallas Arizona at Denver

Sunday LINE O/U 3 49½ 5½ 46 3½ 48 5½ 45 7 43½ 7 49 7 49½ 5½ 42½ 3 49 4 45 6½ 48 3½ 44½ 6½ 50

at Pittsburgh

Monday 3½ 44½ Houston

DOG Cincinnati Tennessee Miami at Jacksonville at St. Louis Carolina Atlanta Minnesota New Orleans Kansas City N.Y. Giants at Oakland San Francisco

CAPSULE Dolphins (2-3) at Bears (3-3) When: Noon Sunday TV/Radio: CBS/780 AM Series record: Dolphins lead 7-4 Last meeting: Bears 16-0, Nov. 18, 2010 Last week: Dolphins lost to Packers 27-24; Bears beat Falcons 27-13 AP Pro 32 ranking: Dolphins No. 23, Bears No. 16.

Dolphins offense: Overall (16), Rush (6), Pass (25T).

Dolphins defense: Overall (7), Rush(13), Pass (8).

Bears offense: Overall (14), Rush (20), Pass (9).

Bears defense: Overall (16), Rush (10), Pass (17).

Streaks, stats, notes: Miami has scored on its first possession in three of five games.

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Joshua Foer, the 2006 American memory champion, said, “One trick, known as the journey method or ‘memory palace,’ is to conjure up a familiar space in the mind’s eye, and then populate it with images of whatever it is you want to remember.”

This week, we are looking at deals in which declarer must conjure up in his mind’s eye the tricks that he needs to make his contract.

He must also remember how the auction proceeded – which is important in this deal – and picture the cards that are played by the opponents.

South is in our favorite contract of three no-trump and West leads the heart eight in answer to his partner’s over-

call. How should South plan the play? South starts with six top tricks: two spades, one heart (given the lead), one diamond and two clubs.

He should play on diamonds

to establish four tricks there.

However, he will probably lose the lead while doing that and must try to make it impossible for the defenders to take one diamond and four hearts.

If declarer plays a low heart or the 10 from dummy at trick one, East will cover cheaply. Here, South can then get home by ducking the trick, but that would work badly if East had king-third of diamonds. And if South takes the first trick with his king, when West gets in with his diamond king, a second heart lead will kill the contract.

Instead, declarer should play dummy’s heart queen at trick one. This forces East to win with the ace, and he cannot continue hearts without conceding a second trick in the suit. © 2014 UFS

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This posting may not include all duties of the position.

“Great Deals, Great Service, Since 1926” Rt. 52 N. Sublette, IL, Ph. 815/849-5232 or 1-800-227-5203 After 6, 849-5251

www.vaessenbrothers.com VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET

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• Supports/troubleshoots hardware and software issues.

• Installs, upgrades, and deploys hardware and software • Windows security administration • Conducts internal system security audits and system checks to ensure compliance with standards • Inspects, maintains, and repairs computers, printers, and other IT related equipment.

• Maintains supply/parts inventories and purchase or receive based on plant needs • Maintains audit records of Plant software/hardware • Performs duties associated with back-up systems including transporting tapes to offsite storage facility • Attend meetings and training as assigned by reporting official • Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation. Must be onsite within 45 minutes of receiving a critical on-call.

• Acts as Plant Complimentary Roles Link (CRL) to SAP roles.

• Maintains the plant phone and voicemail systems.

Submit your resume to: recruitment@shawmedia.com

*Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

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Sauk Valley Media offers a comprehensive behefits package.

VAESSEN BROTHERS CHEVROLET

2014 Chrysler Town & Country Touring, Gray ......................................................$26,900* 2012 Chevy 1500 Z71 LTZ Crew, White ....................................................$28,900* 2011 Dodge Caravan, Gray ...................$13,900* 2009 Chevy Traverse FWD, Gray ...........$14,900* 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXS, Silver.........................................................$11,500* 2008 Pontiac G6 Maroon .................................................$10,900* 2007 Chevy Avalanche, Blue ................$19,900* 2006 Chevy Malibu LT, Tan .....................$6,500*

Please send resume’ to rhardman@hillfastener.com or fax to 815-625-2407.

PC Technical Specialist

As the world’s largest food producer, Nestle knows success well. As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage and benefits package. We currently have an opportunity for a PC Technical Specialist at our Nestle’ Purina facility in Clinton, Iowa.

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

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Tool and Die Maker needed at our TRAMEC Hill Fastener cold heading division of TRAMEC LLC (www.tramec.com). 5 years minimum tool room experience required. Applicant must have experience working with mills, lathes, grinders & reading of blueprints. Experience with cold heading tooling is preferred but willing to train a qualified candidate to assemble, construct and modify high speed & carbide header tooling. Job will require basic computer skills to look up and manage tooling inventory. Great salary, matching 401K and major medical insurance. Great team in place with excellent growth potential.

Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

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• A 172 Point Inspection and Reconditioning Process • New, Exclusive 2 Year/30,000 Mile Standard CPO Maintenance Plan • 12 Month/12,000 Mile Bumper-toBumper Warranty • 5 Year, 100,000 Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty • 24/7 Roadside Assistance • A 3-Day/150 Mile Customer Satisfaction Guarantee • 2.9% for up to 72 Months on Select Vehicles 2014 Chevy Traverse, 2LT, Grey............$29,900* 2014 Chevy Traverse LTZ, White...........$36,900* 2014 Chevy Cruze 2LT RS, White ..........$17,500* 2014 Chevy Captiva LT, Maroon............$20,900* 2014 GMC Yukon XL SLT Red ..............................................$42,900* 2014 Chevy Traverse AWD LTZ, Black.............................................$38,900* 2014 Chevy Cruze LTZ Silver ............................................$19,500* 2014 Chevy Equinox LT FWD, White ......$22,900* 2014 Chevy Malibu 2LT, Gray...............$19,900* 2014 Chevy Captiva LT, Blue..............................................$22,500* 2014 Chevy Impala Limited LTZ, Red ...................................... $22,900* 2013 Chevy 3500 Reg Cab 4x4, Duramax Diesel, Grey................ $39,900* 2013 Chevy Cruze ECO, Blue ..................................... $14,900* 2013 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab LT, Z71 Maroon ................................. $36,900* 2013 Chevy 3500 Dually Diesel 4x4 Crew, LTZ, Black ............................. $48,900* 2013 Chevy Tahoe LT, Silver .................................. $42,500* 2012 Chevy Suburban 4x4 LTZ, Loaded, White Diamond .........................$44,500* 2012 Chevy Suburban 4x4 LTZ, Loaded, Silver .....................................$46,500* 2012 Chevy 2500 4x4 LT Reg Cab, White ............................................$26,900* 2012 Chevy Equinox 2LT FWD, Mocha...........................................$20,500* 2012 Chevy Captiva LT, Silver ...........................................$16,900* 2011 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab, LTZ Black.............................................$29,900* 2011 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 LT Z-71, Red ..............................................$29,000* 2011 Chevy 2500 HD Crew Cab 4x4 LTZ, Blue Granite....................................$33,900* 2011 Chevy 1500 X-Cab 4x4 Z71 LTZ, Silver ...........................................$28,900* 2011 Chevy 1500 Z71 Crew LT, White ............................................$31,500* 2011 GMC 1500 X-Cab 4x4 SLT, All Terrain, Gray..............................................$31,500* 2011 Chevy Tahoe LTZ, Silver ....... $39,900*

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, October 17, 2014 • PAGE B10

Public Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Judgment entered in the above entitled Court, in said cause, on July 2, 2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, will on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the third floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, located at 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash (10% at the time of sale and the balance within thirty (30) days, plus interest at the statutory Judgment rate on any unpaid portion of the sale price from the date of payment), the following described premises situated in Whiteside County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes and to any special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate.

The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition.

Upon the sale being made and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon court confirmation of said sale.

If the sale is set 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.

Said property is described as follows, to-wit: Lot 4 of Walzer Subdivision as located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., City of Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded May 21, 1954 in Plat Book 9, page 23.

Common Address: 2018 E. 7th St. Sterling, Illinois 61081 Parcel No: 11-22-226-009 Sterling Ranch home on a crawl space; 3 bedrooms; 2-car detached garage.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The Judgment amount was $72,313.32 Prospective purchasers are admonished check the Whiteside County Court file to verify this information.

Sale Clerk: Lester S. Weinstine, Law Office of Lester S. Weinstine, P.C. 409 N Cherry St Morrison IL 61270 Tele: 815-772-7211 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that Plaintiff's Attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debit and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Oct. 10, 17, 24, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the FCC's Program Comment for Positive Train Control and Infrastructure. BNSF Railway proposes to construct an approximately 50' monopole communications pole at the following approximate locations in Lee County, Illinois within the existing railroad right-ofway: • Coordinates: 41.82229, -88.95714, Mile Post 73.63, Lee; • Coordinates: 41.839511, -88.990775 Mile Post 76.03, Steward; • Coordinates: 41.88575, -89.037817, Mile Post 80.2, Rochelle.

Parties interested in providing comment on the proposed undertaking relative to cultural resources should contact GSS, Inc., 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322 (515) 331-2103(GSS #V14972-IL14/15/17).

Oct. 17, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: AUDREY SCHOMER, Deceased Case No. 14P72 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Creditors and Claimants + Unknown Heirs and Legatees 1. Notice is given of the death of Audrey Mae Schomer, who died on August 15, 2014, a resident of Dixon, Illinois.

2. The representative for the estate and his address is: Donald Schomer, 37 Boat Lane, Oswego, Illinois 60543.

3. The attorney for the estate and her address is: Bonnie Lee Kunkel, 1527 Prairie Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before April 20, 2015.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Lee County Courts Building, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Suite 320, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the Representative, or both. 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 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On September 29, 2014, an Order Appointing Representative was entered.

6. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (I11.Rev.Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 28-4).

Bonnie Lee Kunkel, Attorney 1527 Prairie Street, Aurora, IL 60506 630-892-1277 October 3, 10, 17, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DIXON, ILLINOISLEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Plaintiff, vs.

Cheryl C. Talley, et al.

No. 14 CH 37 Notice to Heirs and Legatees Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent(s), Cheryl C. Talley, that on August 25, 2014, an order was entered by the Court, naming William P. Butcher, 2044 Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois 60430, Tel. No. (708) 799-0600, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent(s) under 735 ILCS 131209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 1577 Deer Path Lane, Franklin Grove, IL 61031 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2014

BEWARE OF INTERNET PUPPY SCAMS!

Visit the American Kennel Club website (www.akc.org) for tips on how to avoid getting scammed and If you have been the victim of a scam, report it to your local authorities and your local BBB (www.bbb.org)

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, October 17, 2014 • PAGE B11

Parkway Apartments 55 years and Over 710 West Lefevre, Sterling

2 or 3 Bedrooms Available E ly plete $540 & $620 levator Comecure S ding Buil

Lounge & Exercise on Ground Floor Attached Garage with Storage Laundry & Garbage Pickup on Each Floor Outdoor Patios Water, Garbage & Cable Included

815-499-3350

Open Sunday 1-2 PM

Full-Time Housekeeper

Great Opportunity!

Monday-Friday Rotating Weekends

Must be dependable & a team player Must have sanitation certificate

Must be dependable & a team worker Apply in person only:

Stop in for application:

ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVER – Class A or Class B CDL license required. Paid holidays and uniforms. Long-term employment, full-time. Overtime opportunities during peak season. Four day work week during off season, if desired. Health insurance, profit sharing, and variable year-end bonuses. Delivery area 80 miles from Ohio, IL. Home daily. Requires good work ethic and clean driving record. Bring current copy of MVR.

Apply in person Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at:

The Meadows of Franklin Grove 510 North State Street Franklin Grove, IL 815-456-3000

The Meadows of Franklin Grove 510 North State Street Franklin Grove, IL

No phone calls, please

SISLER’S ICE & ICE CRE REAM 102 South Grove Street, Ohio, IL 61349 Applications are available.

Knie Appliance & TV Inc. is seeking a Full Time major home appliance Repair Person.

Must be neat, organized, enjoy working with people and have a good driving record. Previous appliance service experience required. Benefits package included.

1107 Douglas Drive, Sterling This cute home was all remodeled in 2010. Oak cabinets in kitchen, ceramic tile in kitchen, living room hall and laundry.

Carpet in bedrooms, roof, windows, siding, furnace, central air & driveway.

Owner will replace main garage door & garage entrance door.

Call Carol 441-2981

$65,000 #123580

Judy Beveroth Realtors

WEEKEND COOK

Stop in or send application to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc., 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081, fax to 815-626-5641 or email application to: knieds@essex1.com.

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SATURDAY 11-12:30

910 W. 1ST STREET, DIXON

Adorable 2 bedroom, 2 car detached garage, large enclosed back porch, fenced yard, $66,000 #123599 Hosted by Cynthia Adcock

Saturday, October 18th Sunday, October 19th

Lee County & Surrounding Areas SATURDAY 11-12:30

1111 W. 6TH STREET, DIXON

Adorable 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, large fenced lot, large heated 2 car garage, $69,900 #123320 Hosted by Barb Davis

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2 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch on quiet corner lot, 2 car garage, full basement, $59,000 Hosted by Diane Schnake

SATURDAY 1-2

736 E. 3RD STREET, DIXON

Freshly painted, spacious 3 bedroom, 14x25 living room w/ hardwood floors & fireplace, $120,000 #123467 Hosted by Barb Davis

SATURDAY 1-2

291 IL ROUTE 2 LOT 68, DIXON

Affordable & comfortable, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, family room, $29,900 #123916 Hosted by Debbie Flannery

815-288-4648 SATURDAY 2:30-4

SUNDAY 12-1

7208 S. RIDGE ROAD, DIXON

409 N. BARBER AVENUE, POLO

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with full finished basement on 2.5 acres in great rural location! $200,000 Hosted by Diane Schnake

SUNDAY 1-3

306 W. CENTER STREET, MT. MORRIS

Must see 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on corner lot, large family room addition, fireplace, $112,400 #123303 Hosted by John Rosengren

Well maintained 1920’s home, built-in shelves & cabinetry, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, $103,900 #123530 Hosted by Deb Proctor

815-625-3722

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SUNDAY 2:30-4

2116 RIDGEWOOD LANE, DIXON

Just like new! 4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch with vaulted ceilings, fireplace & finished basement, $259,000 Hosted by Diane Schnake

815-288-4648

Whiteside County & Surrounding Areas SATURDAY 12-1

2107 E. 38TH STREET, STERLING

House Beautiful! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage. Stop by Saturday! $148,750 #123244 Hosted by Linda Sanders

Sauk Valley

SATURDAY 12-1

28131 FREMONT STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE

2+ acre farmette minutes from town, 72x36 outbuilding & 32x26 garage w/ metal roofs, $129,900 #122937 Hosted by Brian Corwell

815-625-3722

SATURDAY 2-3

SUNDAY 12-2

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 21x21 master suite, open floor plan, full basement, 2+ acres, $249,900 #123730 Hosted by Merdita Heald

308 E. 2ND STREET, TAMPICO

Estate Sale, very attractive 3 bedroom, new roof, siding, interior updates & much more! $69,900 #123913 Hosted by Wes Anderson

Sauk Valley

815-625-3722

1032 HARMON ROAD, HARMON

SATURDAY 12-1

904 4TH AVENUE, STERLING

Move-in ready 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2-story home near Sterling High School & hospital, $72,500 Hosted by Diane Schnake

SATURDAY 1-3

1715 17TH AVENUE, STERLING

John Martin kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, main floor laundry, full basement, $110,000 #123785 Hosted by Carol Schryver

Judy Beveroth Realtors

SATURDAY 2-3

1506 GRISWOLD, STERLING

Brick 2 bedroom home, 1.5 car detached garage, nice patio & landscaped back yard, $57,000 #122140 Hosted by Jerry Ratajczak

815-441-2981

SUNDAY 12-2

31599 PENROSE ROAD, STERLING

Nicely updated 6 bedroom, 3.5 baths, full basement, outbuildings, 6.5 tillable acres, $299,900 #123906 Hosted by Eric Bird

815-288-4648

SUNDAY 1-2

1107 DOUGLAS DRIVE, STERLING

All remodeled in 2010 - roof, windows, siding, furnace, c/a, driveway & more! $65,000 #123580 Hosted by Carol Schryver

Judy Beveroth Realtors

SUNDAY 1-3

1601 JOHNSON AVENUE, STERLING

Completely redone 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Walk to hospital, clinic, schools. $67,000 #123887 Hosted by Tracy DeVries

815-441-2981

SUNDAY 2-3

1808 KELLY COURT, ROCK FALLS

1,517 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home located in a quiet cul-de-sac not far from town, $144,900 #122644 Hosted by John Rosengren

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LOANS

STERLING Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

HOMES FOR RENT

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FOR RENT HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

CHADWICK Nice 3BR Victorian House, Chadwick, $495/mo.

847-381-7524

DIXON 3BR Ranch in country, black top road, no pets, dep. & ref. required.

815-535-2093 4BR, 1.5 ba. 1 car garage. No pets. $700/mo. + dep.

713 Washington, Dixon. Call 815973-3078. ½ Duplex, 2BR, no pets, appl. $550 month Lease 815-973-2831

MILLEDGEVILLE 3BR, C/A, applcs.

400 Holcomb $650 Avail. Nov. 1, 815718-5488 svla.org

POLO 2 story, 2-3BR home. Close to schools. 815-9463230 after 4pm 2BR home. Applifurnished. ances Central air. Garage.

References and deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

ROCK FALLS 3BR. No pets. $650+ dep. Call 815-626-3716.

Sunny 3BR, new monster kitchen, garage. $650/mo.

815-878-7399.

STERLING 2BR, 1.75 BA, $600/mo. + dep.

815-441-0901.

3BR, newly remodeled. C/A, garage w/opener, new applcs. $700/mo. No pets.

Call 815for 441-0856 showing.

RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

COMMERCIAL RENTAL

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Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790 Store front for office or other business, downtown Sterling. $575/mo.

773-319-0059.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

315

MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

has a mobile home available for rent! $350$450. Call Kristine for details.

815-772-8943

WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE THE WAREHOUSE AT 301 100,000sq.ft. Of Indoor, Heated, Secure Storage Car, Truck, Boat or RV storage $29/mo.

Monthly QuarterlyYearly Leases Available 301 W. 3rd St. Sterling, IL www.warehouse 301.com 815-535-6054

WANT TO RENT 335 Wanting to rent or lease w/ option to buy 3 or more Bedhouse in room Dixon area 815284-7199

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEALTH / MEDICAL

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Full Time C.N.A. Position Open Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Farm Help FT or PT $18/hr.

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

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring for Mechanics FT or PT $30/hr.

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

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

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

CDL Class A Truck Driver Needed for an immediate position.

Local Driving, Home every night.

Competitive wages paid. Please call 815-288-2255.

Director of Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce Individual wanted for immediate employment to oversee the Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce activities for the City of Morrison.

Exceptional communication skills needed with experience in marketing, fundraising and business recruitment.

Four year college degree or working equivalent in related field.

Knowledge of commercial real estate and proven networking ability.

Requires some nights and weekends.

Forward inquiries and/ or resume to : Morrison Chamber of Commerce, Attn; Director Position, P.O. Box 8, Morrison, IL 61270. Or morrisonchamber @frontiernet.net

EMPLOYMENT

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Foster Care Worker Full time foster care caseworker position available at the Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley.

B.A. In human services with 2 years experience in human services required.

Salaried position with excellent benefits. Travel to Rock Falls, Sterling, Dixon and surrounding area necessary.

Send resume to: Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley, Attn: HR, 424 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL 61350 or email resume to: hrs@ysbiv.org Place the word resume in the subject line.

E.O.E./Culturally Sensitive Employer Free Housing, utilities, cable & internet and small allowance living in Exchange for part time mature Personal Assistant in Sterling.

This is a live-in position. Refs. Req. Interested candidates please contact Rick at: rick25119@gmail.com

or 510-508-3894.

NEW TODAY Hiring Part-time General Manufacturing Position.

Located in Dixon.

General maintenance duties, mechanically inclined, ability to lift up to 50lbs. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources. dixonil@gmail.com

Hiring Part-time school bus drivers for the 2014/2015 school year.

Great for retirees & stay home parents.

At least 21 years of age with good driving record.

Paid training. Apply in person Illinois Central School Bus, 1335 Franklin Grove Rd Dixon IL (behind the school district where buses park) EOE 815-284-8600

NEW TODAY Hiring Part-time Truck Driver. CDL required. Passport preferred. Located in Dixon. Please send resume and wage requirements to: humanresources.

dixonil@gmail.com1clr

Janitor Opening in Dixon area.

Monday-Friday, hours 1:30 p.m. p.m.

5:30 PLEASE APPLY ONLY IF YOU CAN PASS A CRIMINAL CONVICTION BACKGROUND CHECK. Call Denny at 732-2126 between 7:30 A.M. And 3:30 P.M. EOE Local Farming Operation seeking CDL driver for grain hauling help during harvest. No experience necessary.

Call 815-4992271 Mechanic Wanted 40 hrs/wk. Competitive pay. No weekends/holidays bellini@grics.net 815-284-4175 Merchandiser needed for local businesses, if interested, email: cory@dakota newsinc.com Mr. Nifty Cleaners needs a presser. Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th Street, Sterling.

815-625-9386.

Now Hiring all positions, apply within, Days Inn Rock Falls 2105 1st Ave. Secretary needed 40 hours (Full time) M-F. Organizational skills, customer service, computer Quickbooks and experience required. Mail resumes to Bellini's Custom Welding 1577 Eldena Rd., Dixon, IL 61021 or email to by bellini@grics.net Someone to come rake & bag leaves & mow yard.

Call Gene at 815-772-8211

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Site Manager Seeking a selfstarter for a fulltime residential Site Manager position in Dixon.

Responsibilities include: Apartment showings & leasing, processing applications and verifications for HUD assisted property, address resident questions and concerns, posting of notices, and coordination of maintenance requests and turnovers.

Qualified applicants should fax resume to 608-237-7910 TO OUR

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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.

Wanted P.T. Cook Apply at Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE No Phone Calls Please

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

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

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri-3-6, Sat 8-Noon 404 E. Chamberlin Moving Sale.

Everything MUST GO! Fri. & Sat. 10-6 947 N. Brinton Dressers, recliners, pool table, office desks, tools, king & queen beds and even the kitchen sink!!

Fri. & Sat. 8-2 1109 Tee Street Shabby Chic & more!

Fri. & Sat., 9-5 906 W. US Rt. 30 Snowblowers, leaf blowers and misc. items.

Fri. 2-6pm, Sat. 7am-6pm 192 Palmyra Rd. Yard Sale Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-2 205 W. Graham Lots of name brand clothes kidsadults, boys 5-7 & girls 5-8, jeans & coats, Scentsy & popcorn tons of misc.

Sat. & Sun. 8-1 701 E. Graham St. Clothes: women & Jr's, mens, girls sz.

5T and under. Exercise bike, mountain bike, home décor, kitchen items, scrubs, misc. items

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-1 Loveland Community House 513 W. 2nd St. Huge Kid's Sale Event !

Happy Kid's Consignment Sale Over 40 moms selling their babyteens clothes, toys, furniture, electronics, maternity, & anything else that has to do with kids! **Most items half off Saturday! happykidsconsign ment.com

Fri. & Sat. 9-5 Sun. 9-1 (Everything ½ price!)

1809 McNeil Rd./ Angel St. Estate Rummage Sale 30 years of collecting, Inside building Rain or Shine. No checks. Furniture, antiques, glassware, vintage jewelry, knick knacks, tools, adult clothing, Carhart coats, step back cupboard w/6 pane glass, Mission oak arts & crafts book shelf & chair, some Primitive rough pieces, modern tall oak pantry/ linen cabinet, set 4 Bentwood chairs, large early wooden trunk, 2 door oak bookcase, treadle sewing machine, 1800's sleigh blanket, set horse sleigh bells, old hardware, guy stuff, power tools, watches, tin wind up toys, 1920's child's elec. range, advertising, leaded glass hanging shades, glass prisms, asst. lamp parts, beautiful gone with Wind Victorian lamp, unique arts & crafts pair copper lamps, wooden folding chairs from original speed Bowl Park and Galt Grange, cases new press & stick floor tile, vinyl combo. Windows, new military clothing, kitchen items, Victorian caster set, Victrola cylinder records, rare pair old child's Lone Ranger leather cowboy boots, vintage Atari games, w/many pictures, paintings, early cast iron bath tub lets, Maytag washer wringer rollers, rare Victorian hearth cats, Folk Art style large bus made from tin stainless signs, steel 2 tier restaurant bakers table.

Still unpacking, lots of treasures!

Fri. & Sat. 8:30-3:30 1507 6th Ave. Name brand child thru adult clothing coats, shoes, mens dress clothes. Toys books, decorative plates, glassware, prints, lots of misc.

Sat. Oct. 18 & Sun. Oct. 19, 9-6 205 E Graham St No early sales.

Wide assortment of household, collectibles, womens small-plus, $5 prom dresses.

All priced to sell!

Saturday 8-1 719 S. Peoria CASH ONLY! Saturday 8-12 664 Veterans Parkway (Behind Veterans Park, next to car wash) Winter clothes, Carhartt, Walls, tools, miscellaneous items Saturday 8-2 721 S Dement Ave Retirement Sale desk w/ matching credenza, computer desk,file cabinet, printer, sm. fridge, microwave, couch, end tables, coffee table, books, barn quilts, misc.

Saturday 8-5 844 N. Dixon Ave. Tool Sale!!!- Wet saws, laser level, grinders screw guns, hardwood nailers, electric miter box, tools and supplies, misc Saturday, 8-2 1924 Lenox Rd. Huge Sale, too much to list!

Thurs. 4-7, Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-2, 619 S. Ottawa Avenue Furniture & collectibles.

Lots of Holiday items, majority of items newly added!

Lots of bargains.

No early sales!!

MORRISON GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday 8-12 13012 Locust Ct. (Subdivision off of Garden Plain Rd.) Inside Sale Lots of lg. women's clothes, pants & coats, size 3X to 5X, expensive clothes, like new, selling cheap (lost lg. amt. of weight) Call 815-499-0597

MT. MORRIS GARAGE SALES 624 Friday 8-4 & Saturday 8-2 206 Sunset Lane Moving Sale Furniture, household items, tools, toys and much more! Everything priced to sell!

Everything must go!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-2 1409 W 2nd St. Vintage Rummage Sale Knick Knack paddy whacks, pictures, dishes, frames, embroidered, dresser scarfs, curtains, furni. & misc Fri. & Sat. 8-5 29182 Mechling Lane 3tvs, men & women's clothes, material, pillows, dishes, new dish towels & pillowcases, knick knacks, & a lot more Fri. & Sat., 7-4 712 14Th Ave. Lots of misc. items.

Friday 10-5 & Saturday 8-?

10170 Bristle St. (Buell to Knief then take first left) Multi Family Sale Plus sz. Clothing, Harley Dav. XL. Young mens, sofa, crib mattress & lots of misc.

Friday 9-5 315 E. 10th Street portable work bench 6x5, 32 ft. aluminum ext. ladder, portable storage cabinets, home entertainment center, painter's drop cloths, lots of tools, mechanical & electrical, lots of new items, steel frame pallets, 2 old vending machines.

Sat. only, 9-3 1711 14th Ave. Rock Falls Estate Sale Appliances, very nice bedroom set, table & chairs, various knick knacks, wall hangings, & other misc.

Sat. only, Oct. 18 9am-3pm 212 3rd Ave. Huge Yard Sale Tons of nice, clean clothes, all 25¢ each (adult thru newborn). Over 50 coats (50¢ eachall sizes). Holiday bikes, décor, books, DVD's, pet yard supplies, items, fish tank & access., posters, toys, household, very lg. house plants, lots of new items, lg. dog cage, desks, music CD's (new), dishes.

Tons of misc. too much to list!

Saturday Only 7-2 408 E 8th St. (in Alley) Cleaned out Ma & Pa's Garage & Basement Old tools & collectibles, cross cut saws, old garden and farm tools, milk cans, shell, clown, & salt & pepper collections, couch & over sized chair, mini fridge, no clothes but lots of stuff!

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Biggest Consignment Sale Ever!

Wed. & Thurs, 9-6 Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-4 Early Sales Tues after 9am.

Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge Twin, full, queen, king beds $100.

Sofas $60, double reclining sofas, recliners $50, fullqueen bedroom sets, washer dryer, upright chest, table, dresser, dishwasher, sofa, love seat, twinfull- queen headboards, new queen box springs, book cases, elec. & gas chest stoves, freezer, ent. center, sm. pet cages, table & chair sets, coffee table, end tables, like new Cal. King split box springs, refrig, sofa sleeper, 3pc. double rec. sectional, lamps, leather sofa & recliner, tall bookcases. Much more!

815-7184385.

Fri. & Sat. 8-3 601 E. LeFevre small appliances, items, kitchen books, seasonal items, sm. benches & cabinets, lots of All misc. items.

Proceeds go to WCSC Food Pantry.

Fri. & Sat., 8-12 2208 12th Ave. Sleeper sofa, stove, end tables, rugs, girls' clothes (size 5-6).

Fri. 2-5 Sat. 8-1 1312 E. 5th St. antiques, furniture, domestics, books, household items, sheet music, and lots of misc.

Fri. 5-7 Sat. 8-12 1712 E. 5th St. catoring pieces/ supplies/service wear, huge selection of silk flowers, material for sewing & staging, tons of seasonal decorations, huge selection of candle holders & votives.

If you have a wedding or event coming up, DO NOT MISS THIS SALE! Some furniture, plants, lamps, garden décor, tools, women's clothing, lots of cookbooks, lots of DVDs, CDs (jazz & funk) Fri. 8-4 Sat. 8-12 1303 Locust St. (in back off Ave. C) Multi-Family Sale!

Excellent quality clothing for all, shoes, purses, toys, household, old tools, fishing lures, yard swings, Crazy Coupe, 26” boy's bike, & more!

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 7-12 1803 Oak Grove Ave. Garage Sale Miscellaneous items.

Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 3512 9th Ave. (off Science Ridge or 37th St.) Old bottles & tins, snowblowers, bikes, mowers, 2 kerosene heaters, wine rack, kitchen, coats, jackets, collectibles, lamps, scrubs M-L, weed fans, eaters, clothes W,M,B,G & lots of misc.

Fri. 9-4, Sat. 8-11 29177 Pilgrim Rd. Huge Garage Sale- Get your Christmas shopping DONE HERE! Hundreds of new children's toys, books, romance novels, bedroom décor, tools, luggage, Playstations, stereos, TV, furniture, etc.

Too much to list!

Saturday 9-2 1001 Ave K Annual Garage Sale (Rescheduled) Furniture, clothing, infant-adult, (NB3X), purses, Bake Sale, and much much more! All must go!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antique furniture, fishing tackle, toys, post cards junk. 815-445-6151 Stainless steel belt buckle homemade. $25 815-288-4397

APPLIANCES

710

Free Gas Dryer, working cond. Call 815-245-9704 Upright freezer, very clean works great! $180 815626-6479

CLOTHING

730

Cheerleading shoes, white Nike, like new. $20.

815-529-1743

WOOD / FUEL

746

SEASONED firewood. $75 per level pickup load, covered. 815-2884302 or 815-2984315. No delivery.

Split wood, stored inside, can deliver 815-440-1529 or 815-994-0723

FURNITURE

755

All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Amish built solid oak corner entertain. center. $200.

815-284-0932 Corner TV stand w/ glass doors on stereo section. $35 815-284-0932 Country blue plaid Qu. sz. Sofa bed. $200. Exc. cond.

815-284-0932 Oak dining table2 leaves, 6 matching chairs,2 extra $400.815-9942160

FURNITURE

755

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Solid wood kitchen table w/ 4 chairs $90.

815-626-6479 White metal bunk bed w/ mattresses, good cond., $160/ obo cash, Amboy 309-252-8326

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Dog Bed 52”. Like new! $20 815-288-4397 Free kittens Free cats, various ages to good homes 779-245-3438 Free to good INDOOR HOME: 1 spayed, declawed calico cat/ a kitten Call 815-499-9923.

Golden Doodles ready now.

Apricot & sugar. $600. 563-2127307 Sweet & lovable cats and kittens free to good homes only. Call 815-590-7625.

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

John Deere 265 Yard Tractor, 48” deck w/ snowblower attachment, $1300/obo 815245-9704

LAWN & GARDEN

781

Reel type mower (no engine) Like new-used 2x's, $50 815-284-1572 White Pine & Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir 5' $65, 4' $40 planting and delivering available.

815-244-6252

SNOWBLOWERS 782 Heavy Duty gas snowblower, very good condition. $98 815-734-9075

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

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

WANT TO BUY 795 Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 815-564-9061 Want to buy- silver and gold coins and scrap.

Pay top price! Will come to you if need be.

815-625-0966

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1940'S barrel shaped picnic basket. $20 815-2884591 2 graves, Chapel Hill Garden of Hymns $500 ea.

Transfer feeds pd.

815-718-3164 2 Large Display Cases, $100 each, cash, 815-4995833 2 Old Hand Saws from 50-60's $27 815-288-4397 26” Schwinn red Frontier girls bike 18 spd., $40 815284-1094 9x7 wooden garage door, has glass panels, all hardware inc. $25 815-625-0376 •Bagger for a 42” cut cub cadet.

•Black Feather weight Singer sewing machine.

•Drill Press 815-625-6190 Cast Iron kitchen sink & faucets $50 815-380-5051

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Brown Lift Chair, new cond., $400; G.E. Electric stove, very nice, $100; garage refrigerator $50 815-625-0355 Dog cage 30”x (w) 19”x (h) 21” $15 815-284-1094 Fishing Lures new & like new. $3.50 815-499-4499 Hardee's glasses (17) from 1976. $35 815-288-4591 Invacare Pronto M51 electric scooter, new batteries, $500/obo 815-9739978 Newer radio/cassette/CD/record player plays: 45, 33 1/3 & 78's. With antique cabinet $65 815-946-4094 Please help, 3 kitneed good tens indoor homes. Call 815-499-4042 Porcelain Door knobs from 1800's. $10 pair Call 815288-4591

NEW TODAY Rabbit & cages 815-284-9573 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, brand new. $100, (new $140) 815-535-0432.

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Dbl. rec. sectional, dryer, recliner, gas stove, sofa, upright washer. chest, 815-718-4385 VHS Tapes 35 cents each. 200 Tapes.815-4994499 Violin with bow & case, nice usable condition $100 815-275-3131 Weber Grill w/ side burner & 1/3 tank of fuel.815499-4499

PASTURE FOR RENT

811

FARMLAND FOR RENT Lee and Ogle Counties 931.9 acres nearly contiguous, split by I-39.

Located primarily on Hayes Road.

Soils are mainly Saybrook, Elburn, Wyanet.

P.I. 133.

Written bids will be accepted until Friday, November 7, 2014 at 5pm

Contact Soy Ag Services at 815936-8978 for more information and packet. soycapitalag.com

HAY & STRAW

825

2 yr old. Merino pure bred stud ram $250 815441-3395

HORSES & SUPPLIES

835

Horse Boarding Quality Care. Amboy area 815-8573738 or 632-8715

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

Grain Vac, super 510 chrome/vac, STD. Stored inside.

815-499$4,500 9598

CLASSIC CARS

904

1949 Buick Roadmaster 4 Dr. Ready to paint, good meExtra chanics. parts car included 815$5500 obo 284-3507 1979 Ford Thunderbird, car show winner! Exc. cond.

815-946$6500.

3916 after 5pm

AUTOMOBILES

905

'87 I-ROC Camaro, Dk. red 50K miles, newly restored, $14,000 leather, 815-677-7591

NEW TODAY 1993 Dodge Dynasty, 138K mi.

Runs good. $1500.

815-625-0201.

1994 Lexus 400, roof, AC, sun chrome wheels, sharp car, $3000 obo 815-973-9978

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1996 Camplite pop-up w/ 3rd slide out, sleeps 6, good cond., w/ awning $2500 815-6266954 2004 Trail-Lite 30' trailer. New awning & battery, slide out dining area, queen bedroom.

Many extras. $9,900. Call 815-734-6992 2006 Cargo Mate 20' V nose w/load gate and side door. $4100.

815-6223825.

2007 Chaparral 5th wheel, sleeps 8, great condition.

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AUTOS WANTED

960

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2005 Yukon Denali XL, loaded, very clean, new brakes & rotors, $12,000 815-298-2046

TRUCKS

910

1986 INTERNA4300, TIONAL DT466 10 speed road ranger, 18' dump box with debris gate and debris tarp. Can bee seen at Weigle Automotive (815)6524620.

1999 Dodge quad cab 125k. mi., transmission, ator, battery. great. $4,400 772-2246

1500 4X4. new radiRuns 815-

2000 Dodge Ram 13,9000 1500, miles, V6, air, cruise, auto. $3000 OBO, no reasonable offer refused!

563-613-1756, Rock Falls

PARTS & ACC.

925

Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Fiberglass - blackTonneau $350.

815-566-9852

MOTORCYCLES

935

Beautiful 2004 Harley 1200 Sportster, well maintained, dark purple color. Runs and excellent. rides Only 16K mi. Ask$3400/OBO. ing markmusselman@ comcast.net

2014 FORD FLEX SEL

945

2007 Ford Focus SES, good cond., no rust, 97,500 mi. $5500 815-6776910

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MSRP ....................... $37,635 DISCOUNT ................... $2,060 MFG REBATE ............... $3,000 FINANCE CASHA ............... $500 FARM BUREAUB .............. $500

TRAILERS/RVS

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BOATS/MOTORS

940

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*

15,988

$

*

Stock #R708

11 Chevrolet Malibu LT Great Value

Stock #2059A

11,988*

$

Stock #R736A

Best Buy

Nice Ride, Better Value

9,488

*

05 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Great Family Vehicle

7,988*

$

05 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Summer Closeout

Stock #R777A

4,988

$

11,988*

$

08 Chevrolet Impala LT

08 Chevrolet Impala LT

Stock #R770A

14,988*

$

Hurry In!

Very Nice Ride

$

16,988*

$

07 Dodge Dakota SLT

09 Chevrolet Impala LT

Stock #R739B

17,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LS

Certified Fuel Saver Stock $ #R813

Stock #1916A

18,988*

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS

Certified Best Buy

Stock #R691A

18,988*

$

Stock #R751

$4,000 Under Book Value

Only 34,000 Miles

Stock #1939A

19,988*

$

Stock #R774

Convenience

10 Honda Goldwing

12 Chevrolet Malibu LT

22,988*

$

14 Buick Encore

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS

Factory Warranty

Texas Edition, 4x4

Stock #1993A

Great Value

$

11 Chevrolet Equinox LT Stock #R823

28,988*

$

12 Chevrolet Traverse LS

Certified Loaded

$

$

*

Loaded

$

Stock #R800

Stock #R738

Stock #R669

Good MPG, Great Ride

Stock #R787

22,988

$

14 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

11 GMC Terrain SLE-2

Stock #R822

Luxury Ride

Stock #R636

Leather, 4WD

Stock #R785A

10 GMC Sierra SLE

10 Buick Enclave CXL

14 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Family Ride, Best Value Stock #R775A

*

Certified

2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVAS

*

28,988

$

Stock #R641

14 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Program Car

Lots of Room

$

*

14 Chevrolet Equinox LT

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT Stock #R678

30,988

$

Stock #R755

11 Chevrolet Tahoe

Loaded

1-Owner

31,988

$

Factory Warranty

AWD, Great MPG

Stock #2002B

Stock #R754

12 GMC Acadia SL

Great MPG

$

19,988

Stock #R719

*

14 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

14 Chevrolet Silverado LT

1-Owner

32,988

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

Great Ride, Better Value

New Body Style

Only 19,000 Miles

$

$

Stock #R779

Stock #2090A

13 Mazda CX-5 Touring

14 Chevrolet Impala LS

10 Chevrolet Impala LT

Leather, Great MPG

Stock #2072A

*

See What the Fuss is About

*

12 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT Stock #2052A

25,988

$

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS

Price Leader, Hurry In

$

*

8 Passenger

Beautiful Blue

Great MPG, Better Ride

Stock #R795

Leather, Diesel

Stock #R783

33,988

$

Stock #R794

12 GMC Acadia SL

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS

14 Chevrolet Captiva LS

Stock #R769

34,988

Stock #R816A

Leather, 1-Owner

Very Well Equipped

*

14 Chevrolet Silverado LT

11 Chevrolet Traverse LS

Unbelievable Value

Stock #R763

Loaded

$

Stock #R748

11 Chevrolet Avalanche LT

14 GMC Acadia SLT-1

Great Equipment

Must See

Stock #R772A

14 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT

14 Chevrolet Captiva LT Stock #R790

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14 Chevrolet Impala LS

Leather

Stock #R744

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06 Chevrolet 2500HD LT

4x4, Diesel, Long Box

ValleSauk y Tru ’s Mos Namsted t Auto e in mob iles

*

Stock #R764A

9,488*

$

06 Pontiac G6

Great MPG & Value Stock #2044B

7,988*

$

05 Pontiac Montana SV6 Great Family Vehicle

Stock #R709A

3,988*

$

(815)625.2700 *Prices do not include tax, title, license and doc fees. See dealer for details. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. See dealer for details.

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