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WEEKEND ENTERPRISE | LEE COUNTY BOARD

County considers gun ordinance Neighbors complain to board about private gun range

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

DIXON – Can Jeff Thomas fire his gun in Lee County?

For now, the answer is yes.

The owner of J.T. Sales Store on Lowell Park Road has a berm next to a shed from which he sells firearms. The shed is behind his house; he has neigh-

bors on either side, and the berm is in front of a corn field.

He sometimes will show buyers how to use a gun by firing into the berm. Sometimes, he uses the berm when target

shooting simply for pleasure.

And there’s no Lee County ordinance prohibiting discharging a gun at a private gun range.

“This is a private berm that I use to safely show customers how to use the gun,” Thomas said in an August interview.

“There’s a lot of people who

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don’t know the proper way, and I try to demonstrate to them so they can use it safely instead of potentially hurting themselves.”

Neighbors unhappy with the practice began complaining to the Lee County Board in July, citing noise and safety concerns.

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ROCK FALLS

Begging for trouble?

City takes another look at panhandling

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

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

Students at St. Mary’s School employ their self-named “squeezer” technique when transferring leaves to bags after raking Friday morning at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling. Students and staff from the Sterling school had a third annual serve-athon of community service projects throughout the Twin Cities. The serve-a-thon is on the day before the National Make A Difference Day, which is today.

St. Mary’s students make a difference

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TOP RIGHT: First-grader Alex Dang, 6, works to fill personal care bags at Twin Cities PADS Homeless Shelter in Sterling during the school’s servea-thon Friday morning. BOTTOM RIGHT: St. Mary’s School sixth-graders Ashley Williamson (left) and Emma Sandrock sort clothing Friday morning at Gianna’s House Pregnancy Resource Center in Rock Falls. Students tackled various jobs at the YMCA, Twin Cities PADS Homeless Shelter, and with the Rock Falls United Methodist Church, to name a few.

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Today: 63/39 For the forecast, see Page A11

ROCK FALLS – The issue of panhandling has returned to the panel responsible for bringing ordinances to the Rock Falls City Council.

The city has fielded complaints about the frequent appearance of beggars in a few areas – particularly near the Walmart on First Avenue. Some city officials share their concerns.

“We’re trying to bring in new business, and the first thing they see in town is a guy holding up a sign asking for money,” said Alderman John Watts, who is chairman of the ordinance committee.

While it’s clear beggars are sending a message that wouldn’t meet with the Chamber of Commerce’s approval, trying to police the practice is a murky proposition.

Even determining the legality of panhandling is complicated.

The practice isn’t illegal, but if it is done too aggressively, it could result in charges ranging from disorderly conduct to battery.

SVM reporter Jermaine Pigee pays a visit to Long Shot Sports Bar and Grill in Rock Falls.

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Business

Keeping the family business all in the family can be a daunting task.

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Community The high school fall sports season is both heating up and winding down. SVM Photo Chief Alex Paschal shares some of his images.

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Index Births................ C5

Lottery .............. A2

Business........... C1

Markets .......... A12

Classified .......... B6

Obituaries ......... A4

Comics ............. A8

Opinion............. A6

Community ..... C12

Scoreboard ...... B5

Crossword Saturday ........... B7

Scrapbook ....... C3

Crossword Sunday ............. C8

Support groups .. C5

Dave Ramsey ... C1

Weather.......... A11

Dear Abby ........ C6

Wheels ........... B12

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Corrections “War Dog Memorial” is the name of a bronze statue that was the subject of a story in Friday’s editions. The name was incorrect in the article.

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POLICE Sterling Police Gerald Woodard, 31, of Sterling; 1:59 a.m. Thursday in the 500 block of West Eighth Street; Knox County, Indiana, warrant for failure to appear; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Kristin N. Shain, 23, of Sterling; 9:53 a.m. Thursday; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – contempt of court, Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear on a charge of assault; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Justin L. Myres, 26, of Rock Falls; 8:04 a.m. Thursday at Sixth Avenue and Miller Road; passed school bus while loading or unloading; released with promise to comply.

Joseph Jackson, 22, of Sterling; 12:07 p.m. Thursday at West Fourth Street and Avenue F; Ogle County warrant, Bureau County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Taylor M. Wood, 18, of Tampico; 1:16 p.m. Thursday at West LeFevre Road and Avenue K; no insurance; released with promise to comply.

Raymond J. Scheff, 53, of Sterling; 5:37 p.m. Thursday at East 18th Street and 17th Avenue; failure to yield at a stop intersection, no insurance; released with promise to comply.

Albert M. Cook, 18, of Rock Falls; 10:18 p.m.

Thursday at East Fifth and Locust streets; no insurance; released with promise to comply.

Boy, 14, of Sterling; 7:55 p.m. Thursday at West Fourth Street and Avenue H; runaway; released to his parents.

Rock Falls Police John F. Phillips, 53, of Rock Falls; 7:55 p.m. Thursday in the 300 block of East Second Street; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Alissa A. Golden, 19, of Rock Falls; 2:31 p.m.

Wednesday in the 1000 block of Dixon Avenue; failure to reduce speed to

Dixon Police Boy, 14, of Dixon; 8:10 p.m. Thursday in the 500 block of South Ottawa Avenue; runaway; processed and released.

Elysha N. Wright, 39, of Ashton; 1:24 a.m. Friday in the 100 block of South College Avenue; driving under the influence, improper lane usage; processed and released.

Lee County Sheriff Jared C.N. Dougherty, 26, of Dixon; 8:08 p.m.

Thursday; warrant for failure to appear in drug court on a charge of burglary; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Kristin N. Shain, 23, of Sterling; 4:56 p.m. Thursday; warrant for contempt – failure to appear; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Sigourney L. Robinson, 26, of Dixon; 2:59 p.m.

Thursday; warrant for driving while license suspended – registration suspended for mandatory insurance violation, uninsured, illegal transportation of alcohol, warrant for contempt – failure to appear; held at Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Vito R. Balice, 46, of Franklin Grove; 1:52 p.m.

Thursday; criminal trespass to land; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Brenda K. Balice, 40, of Franklin Grove; 1:45 p.m.

Thursday; criminal trespass to land; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Edward Hutchinson, 44, of Rockford; 12:48 a.m.

Friday in the 1000 block of North Ridge Road; driving while license suspended, no valid driver’s license; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jesse J. Gilreath, 19, of Rockford; 9:24 p.m. Thursday in the 18000 block of state Route 64 E; driving while license suspended, following too closely, operating a motor vehicle while registration suspended for no insurance; given citations, taken to Ogle County Jail, and held in lieu of bond.

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Jeanne Kuhn, a trustee at Loveland Community House and Museum in Dixon, positions spooky props as she helps set up Friday for the “A Night at the Loveland Museum” event, which will allow visitors to take frightening tours of the facility. “Lights on” tours will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today, and “lights out” tours with flashlights will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $3 per person, or $7 for a family. All proceeds benefit the museum. All kids will get a treat bag. A listing of trick-or-treat and Halloween events in the Sauk Valley is on Page A5.

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STERLING

City concerned about flooding near tracks Officials seek railroad’s cooperation

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

STERLING – The city attorney is drafting a letter to Union Pacific seeking cooperation regarding a potentially dangerous situation near the railroad tracks at Eighth Avenue.

Eighth Avenue resident Diana Vasquez first notified the city in June of a 15-foot area that looks like a sinkhole. Vasquez knows the area well — in March, she bought the home her family had lived in since the early 1970s.

Some of the heavy rains of the past year caused Vasquez to take action.

“After the first bad storm of the year, I talked to the city and sent pictures and videos of the area,” Vasquez said.

The city has put fill in the area, but it continues to wash out whenever there is more rain.

The area is very close to her yard, and she is concerned that barricades won’t keep curious children from it. Vasquez has two children, ages 8 and 5.

There is so much pressure building up under the ground that a manhole cover keeps blowing out, even after the city tried to bolt it down.

“You can tell the ground is unstable as you get closer to it,” Vasquez said.

“The manhole cover is like a loaded gun – I’ve seen it blow about 6 feet into the air.”

The manhole is too heavy for Vasquez to move back into place, and in heavy rains, she can’t even put her trash can out because it will wash away.

Perhaps an even bigger problem is that the area has been flooding up

to the railroad tracks.

Fire Chief Gary Cook b e c a m e aware of the situation a Diana few weeks Vasquez a g o, a n d after looking at the area, contacted a regional hazardous materials manager who told him the railroad should be notified.

“The city engineer is aware of the sinkhole situation, but my biggest issue is the integrity of the roadbed at the rails,” Cook said.

After the deadly derailment of a Canadian Railway train in Cherry Valley in 2009, the chief has taken part in several meetings that address rail emergencies.

“This is the same situation as Cherry Valley – rainstorms washed out the track and caused the derailment,” Cook said.

Vasquez said trains come through about every 20 minutes, and that stretch of track is close to a heavily populated residential area.

After an intense spring storm, she said, UP workers were at the tracks for several hours. She also has been in contact with the railroad, sending them pictures and video.

City Manager Scott Shumard said when the problem was brought to the city’s attention in June, he visited the site with City Engineer Brian Frickenstein and Public Works Superintendent Brad Schrader. They discovered that the cause of the problem could not be easily addressed.

Schrader said there is a 30-inch sewer line on the city’s property, and drainage is constricted when it hits the 24-inch pipes on the railroad property.

The sudden constriction is creating the sinkhole, but the city isn’t authorized to make permanent fixes because the work area would be on railroad property.

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A train passes an area that is continually being washed away at the end of Eighth Avenue in Sterling. City officials fear the sewer infrastructure problem could potentially compromise the roadbed enough to cause a train derailment.

Like Cook, city officials are more concerned about the risk of a track washout.

“The hole isn’t deep enough to be a sinkhole situation, but we’re still at risk of compromising the railroad property,” Shumard said. “The biggest concern is the roadbed, and washouts on the adjoining property are secondary.”

The city’s engineering firm, Willett, Hofmann & Associates, also has tried to contact the railroad several times – in June and August – and has received no response.

“We think this is an infrastructure issue on railroad property, so we don’t want city crews working on it,” Frickenstein said. “We’re just trying to get them to sit down and talk about this because there is shared responsibility here.”

C i t y At t o r n e y Ro n Coplan said he is still gathering details, but

Submitted by Diana Vasquez

Diana Vasquez, a resident of Eighth Avenue in Sterling, submitted this photo of a flooded roadbed at the railroad tracks after a severe storm in June. the letter will be sent to Union Pacific next week.

He said the letter will reiterate the severity of the problem and possible consequences.

“These trains are carry-

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OBITUARIES Jason A. Reglin STERLING – Jason Alan Reglin, 39, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at his home.

He was employed as a union painter for about 15 years.

Jason was born Sept. 18, 1976, in Sterling, the son of Lawrence and Janyce (Squyres) Reglin.

He married Sherri K. Long on April 30, 2006, in Sterling.

Survivors include his wife; his mother of Sterling; two daughters, Cheyenne Barton of Dixon and Savannah Barton of Sterling; two sons, Waylon and Hayden Cardwell, both of Rock Falls; one grandson; two sisters, Rhonda Barron of Arkansas and

Michael S. Pumfrey

Melissa (Mark) Hopkins of Clinton, Iowa; and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and his twin brother, Jeff.

A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Les Funderburg officiating, followed by a dinner and time of remembrance at Whiskey Barrel in Rock Falls. McDonald Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

PRINCETON – Michael Scott Pumfrey, 34, of Princeton, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at his home. He was a welder at John Deere Inc. in Davenport, Iowa.

Michael was born Feb. 18, 1981, in Rochelle, the son of Scott and Joanne (Stafford) Pumfrey.

Survivors include his mother, Joanne Stafford of Carterville; his father, Scott Pumfrey of Polo; one brother, Jeremiah (fiancée, Jillian Chapin) Pumfrey of Oregon; one sister, Amber Glotfelty of Carterville; his paternal grandfather, Donald “Papa” Pumfrey of Oregon; and several aunts,

uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gene and Norma Stafford; and his paternal grandmother, Elaine Pumfrey.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m.

Monday and the funeral at 11 a.m. Monday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Dave Rogula, retired pastor of Chana United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rochelle.

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More brands are watching you as you watch them

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

A few weeks ago, CocaCola outsold Pepsi in the U.S. by nearly 100 million units, according to Nielsen metrics. Whether that’s cans or cases isn’t clear, but the bottom line is that most of the things that we consume – from makeup to the popularity of “The Walking Dead” – can be quantified.

If you’re curious, the latest data available (for the week of Oct. 5) show that Sunday Night Football was viewed more than “NCIS” or “60 Minutes,” Nestle Pure Life water bested Dasani (Sept. 26), Smirnoff Vodka beat Jack Daniel’s, and 22 percent more Maybelline cosmetics flew off shelves than Cover Girl.

Metrics are important because they measure how well a product performs, and this was the first year Nielsen ratings included online streaming, covering services such as Netflix, Amazon and other providers.

Mobile phone traffic isn’t yet measured, but is expected to be added soon.

That tweet you sent about a show’s ending?

Brands are watching you watch them, and what you say influences decision-makers.

A social media category exists for series, specials and sporting events, and is calculated by ranking unique audience reach, impressions and tweets.

A 2014 survey reported that TV and entertainment viewing habits are changing.

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nating traditional payfor-TV subscriptions – is increasing. Nearly 25 percent of millennials don’t have a TV subscription, and almost half of those never had one to begin with.

Go to http://shawurl. com/277d to read about the first survey, and http://shawurl. com/277e to see the second survey. Check out http://shawurl. com/277f for more Top 10 rankings by Nielsen.

Cable money or a trip to Ireland?

Four years ago, Time magazine reported that Americans were paying an average of $100 a month to include sports in their TV programming – on top of the regular cable bill. Today, $200 or more wouldn’t cause much concern.

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For less than a year’s worth of cable/sports TV, two people can fly to Dublin, Ireland, for 6 nights, with a rental car, a 5-star hotel and round-trip airfare included.

If you’ve been forking out that kind of money for a professional football package, you might want to consider an alternative service.

In August, Verizon doubled down on Internet streaming, and made all NFL games and NFL Network easy to watch on your phone through the NFL Mobile app at no additional cost.

The catch is that an appropriate phone plan is required, but if

you’re already paying for Verizon service, it’s a nobrainer. Previously, the monthly fee to watch NFL games was $5.

NFL RedZone flips to games when teams have a scoring opportunity, and is available for about $2 a month.

Add a multimedia console such as Apple TV (about $79), which requires no monthly subscription, and a Verizon iPhone can stream any Sunday game to your big TV over Wi-Fi. Go to http://shawurl. com/2784 for details on that trip to Ireland, and http://shawurl. com/2785 for more information on NFL Mobile.

FUNERAL SERVICES Today’s visitations: Leandro G. Canas, formerly of Rock Falls, 9-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

James E. “Jim” Keller of Polo, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Charlotte M. Brooks of Sterling, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Today’s funerals: Ted A. Jankowski of Morrison, 10 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison.

Darrell E. Blobaum of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church – Paynes Point in Oregon.

James E. “Jim” Keller of Polo, 10:30 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Charlotte M. Brooks of Sterling, 1 p.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Leandro G. Canas, formerly of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Phyllis J. Sitter of Dixon, 11 a.m. memorial service at First Baptist Church in Dixon.

Sunday visitations: Donald Hughes of Rock Falls, 2-4 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Sunday funerals: Jason A. Reglin of Sterling, 3 p.m. memorial service at First Open Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Monday visitations: Michael S. Pumfrey of Princeton, 9-11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Kenneth A. “Skeeter” Jones of Morrison, 9-11 a.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Monday funerals: Donald Hughes of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Michael S. Pumfrey of Princeton, 11 a.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Kenneth A. “Skeeter” Jones of Morrison, 11 a.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Oct. 29 funerals: Mary C. Fox of Polo, 1 p.m. graveside service at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.

Alvena B. Martin STERLING – Alvena B. Martin, 94, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Regency Care of Sterling. Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

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A few cities, including Rock Island, recently passed an aggressive panhandling ordinance, but the Rock Falls Police Department doesn’t think there is a need for such action at this time.

“We haven’t had aggressive panhandling here yet; they aren’t disruptive, and they are always compliant,” Police Chief Tammy Nelson said.

City officials last looked at the issue about a year ago, and have received some legal opinions. They were basically told that an ordinance would open a can of worms.

“When they beg by holding a sign, it’s really not panhandling,” Nelson said. “Then it becomes a situation where we can’t violate their First Amendment rights to free speech.”

“This is a classic example of an unintended consequence of what the Founding Fathers drew up,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

Panhandling ordinances have led to lengthy court battles for several cities.

“It costs a lot of money to uphold these ordinances, and it’s never going to be worth the money it takes to fight it,” Blackert said.

In August, Springfield’s panhandling ordinance was ruled unconstitutional because the language prohibited all begging.

A federal court said the city must remove parts of the law that violated free speech. The city will likely take its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ne l s o n s a i d R o c k

Next meeting The Rock Falls Ordinance Committee next meets at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. The agendas will be posted at www.rockfalls61071.com and at City Hall. Call 815-6221100 for more information.

Island’s aggressive panhandling law hasn’t been challenged yet.

Some committee members said there is reason to believe some local beggars could be breaking the law. A few have been seen taking their cash to local gambling parlors.

“There could be a violation of law if people are giving them money under false pretenses,” Nelson said. “If they are asking for money for food, and we see them going to the slot machines, or if a sign says they are homeless and we know they are renting a room somewhere.”

Nelson said police have followed some of the beggars to the slot machines.

“There are people who have bought clothes and other items for them, and they are thrown on the lawn because they just want cash.”

While it appears the city won’t put a panhandling ordinance on the books anytime soon, work is continuing on language regulating door-to-door solicitation.

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HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES

Trick-or-treat hours and holiday happenings STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

Trick-or-treat hours and events around the Sauk Valley, all on Halloween unless otherwise noted.

ALBANY: 5 to 7 p.m.

ASHTON: 4:30 to 7 p.m.

BYRON: 5 to 8 p.m.

CHADWICK: 5 to 7 p.m.

DIXON: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Today: Loveland Community House and Museum is offering its first public haunting, from 6 to 9 p.m. A “lights on” tour for the wee li’l boys and ghouls will be given from 6 to 7 p.m., and a “lights out” flashlight tour for grownups and the bigger kids runs from 7 to 9 p.m. All kids will get a treat bag at the end of their adventure.

Admission is $3 a person, or $7 per family. All proceeds benefit the museum. Call 815-284-2741 for more information.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., is offering trunk-ortreating from 4 to 5 p.m. in the church parking lot.

Friday: A costume contest and party for seniors will run from noon to 2 p.m. at the Post House

Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Prizes will be awarded for scariest, most original, and people’s choice. The Sassy Senior Steppers will perform to Halloweenthemed music at 1. Call 815-288-9236 if you plan to attend.

On Halloween: A monster pancake and sausage breakfast will be served from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. The cost is $4 for adults, $3 for adults in costume, $2 for children 11 and younger, or $1 if they are in costume.

The Dixon Noon Lions Halloween parade for children through eighth grade begins at 10 a.m. at Haymarket Square Park at Third Street and Highland Avenue. It heads up Third Street to Hennepin Avenue; turns north on Hennepin to First Street; west on First to Highland Avenue, and south on Highland to end back at Haymarket Square.

Staff at the Reagan Home Visitors Center, 810 S. Hennepin Ave., will pass out candy to trickor-treaters from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last.

Grace United Methodist Church, 921 E. Chamberlin St., will have trunkor-treating from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Church members will offer treats from the trunks of their cars to children and their adult chaperones. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided. Call 815-288-1505 for more information.

ERIE: 5 to 7 p.m.

FRANKLIN GROVE: Hours unavailable.

Today: The Franklin Grove Park Board’s Haunted Zombie Ride will careen through the night from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road.

Admission is $5. Concessions will be sold.

FULTON: 5 to 7 p.m.

GRAND DETOUR: 5 to 8 p.m.

LEE COUNTY: No set hours.

LYNDON: 4:30 to 7 p.m.

MANLIUS: 4 to 7 p.m.

MILLEDGEVILLE: 4 to 7 p.m.

MORRISON: 4 to 7 p.m.

MOUNT MORRIS: 5 to 8 p.m.

Evangelical Free Church, 102 S. Seminary

St., will offer trunk-ortreating from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for village children younger than 13, their parents and grandparents. There also will a bounce house and a petting zoo, hot dogs, chips, and beverages.

OGLE COUNTY: No set hours.

OREGON: 5 to 8 p.m.

POLO: 5 to 8 p.m.

PROPHETSTOWN: 4 to 7 p.m.

ROCHELLE: 5 to 8 p.m.

ROCK FALLS: 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Sunday: Coloma Township Park District’s annual Halloween all ages costume contest will begin at 4 p.m. in the Municipal Center, 1007 Seventh Ave. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Categories are most unusual, most original, funniest, scariest, prettiest, historical, native, storybook characters, cartoon characters, movie characters, hobos, clowns, vampires, devils, witches, food, and miscellaneous. The best of show winner gets $15, the first runner-up gets $10, and the second runner-up gets $5. All participants get candy. Call

815-625-0272 for more information.

Friday: The Sauk Valley Heat traveling baseball team will have a Halloween party for students in grades 2-8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St. There will be a costume contest, and food, drinks, and glow items will be sold. Admission is $5.

Any proceeds above and beyond the costs of the party will go to help the team with equipment and other costs. Contact Sauk Valley Heat through Facebook for more information.

On Halloween: First Congregational Church of Rock Falls, 905 Dixon Ave., will have a trick or trunk Halloween party from 1 to 3 p.m. Church members will decorate their vehicles and provide treats for children 12 and younger. Jeremy the Amazer will perform a magic show at 1:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided. Call the church office Monday through Wednesday mornings at 815-625-3314 for more information.

Also, businesses at First Avenue and Second

Street will offer trick-ortreating from 4 to 6 p.m.

STERLING: 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday: For the sixth year, Sterling police will give away trick or treat bags with flashlights to children 14 and younger from 4 to 6 p.m. at the police department, 212 Third Ave., No. 3. The children must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday: Happy Tails Humane Society is holding a barking mad Halloween party at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway. People can bring their dogs dressed in an outfit for a Halloween runway show.

Registration begins at 5:30 and the show at 6:15 p.m. There also will be an all-you-can-take doggie treat buffet. Cost is $5.

TAMPICO: 4:30 to 7 p.m.

WALNUT: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Heritage Manor Nursing Home, 308 S. Second St., will allow trick-ortreating from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

WHITESIDE COUNTY: 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Board member’s aim: ‘Clarify where a range can be’ GUN

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They also took their concerns to the county’s Public Safety Committee.

Lee County Sheriff ’s deputies came out and investigated, and determined T h o m a s is abiding by the law – because there is no Marilyn law.

Shippert That lack of a law, however, has Sheriff John Simonton and the board considering creating one, to govern what county residents like Thomas can and cannot do with firearms. “ We’re doing some research right now on a couple of things,” Simonton said. “Is it done during the daylight hours or during the evening? Are the proper safety mechanisms in place?

“Currently, the county has no ordinance regulating or forbidding private gun ranges. … There are

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Lee County Sheriff John Simonton

laws regarding reckless discharges of firearms, but this complaint is unique in that this range has been set up near private residences. We’re looking at it from that aspect.”

Lee County isn’t the only one in Illinois to lack such an ordinance.

Whiteside County, on the other hand, does have one on the books: It is unlawful to fire a gun within 300 yards of an inhabited dwelling or corporate city limits unless the shooter has permission of every inhabited dwelling within that 300-yard radius. The law does not extend to gun ranges or hunting or gun clubs.

If such a law existed in Lee County, Thomas

could not shoot his gun into his berm without neighbors’ permission.

Marilyn Shippert, Lee County Board member and chairwoman of the Public Safety Committee, addressed the issue again at Tuesday’s board meeting.

“It really needs more technical assistance than what board members can give, which is why the sheriff is looking into it,” Shippert said. “I think there needs to be something to clarify where a range can be.

“We need a little bit of control on private ranges, but not infringe on people’s Second Amendment rights.”

Simonton said he has spoken with Thomas several times.

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Simonton said.

Although he’s not sure what such a gun law will look like, or even how it would impact Thomas,

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it’s time to spell it out in county code, the sheriff said.

He wants to look “more closely” at how private ranges in the county are being used.

“You’re walking a fine line with the right to

bear arms,” Simonton said.

“We want to make sure that we’re not impeding anyone with regards to that right to bear arms, but we also need to make sure we focus on the public safety aspect.”

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Letters to Santa Sauk Valley Media will be featuring “Letters to Santa” to be printed in the Daily Gazette and Telegraph Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

We would like to invite children of the Sauk Valley area to participate.

Letters must be received by 5 p.m.

Friday, November 20, 2015, to be included in this section.

Letters may be emailed to: letterstosanta@saukvalley.com Please call to confirm with our editorial department that your emailed letters have been received.

815-625-3600 Letters can also be dropped off or mailed to: Sauk Valley Media, Attn: Letters to Santa, P.O. Box 498, 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081 or Telegraph, Attn: Letters to Santa, 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021

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EDITORIAL | ELECTION REFORM

Voters want open primary, competition R

educe red tape.

Save money.

Increase voter participation.

What’s not to like about an Illinois senator’s bill to adopt automatic voter registration when people apply for driver’s licenses and state identification cards?

State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, told a Senate subcommittee last week that the current process, where voters must register with election officials, “creates an unnecessary barrier for

citizens to exercise their fundamental right to vote.”

Perhaps Manar’s bill has merit, but we haven’t heard many people clamoring for it.

What we have heard from many voters, primary after primary, is their absolute disdain for having to declare their political party.

That requirement, forced by politicians, keeps area voters away in droves. The 2012 primary in our five-county region saw between 70 percent

What we think An Illinois senator has proposed automatic voter registration to boost turnout. A better approach would be to promote competitive elections and stop forcing primary voters to declare their party preference. and 83 percent of voters refuse to vote. In 2014, between 69 percent and 85 percent of voters did not vote.

What we also have heard from many voters, general election after general election, are complaints

about the lack of competition. Why vote if there’s no choice? Sounds like the old Soviet Union, doesn’t it?

Get this: In the November 2014 general election, nearly 60 percent of statewide legislative races

(House and Senate combined) were uncontested.

No wonder voters stay away.

If Sen. Manar is serious about increasing voter turnout, he should draft and introduce two specific bills.

Bill No. 1 would create an open primary, where voters would receive one ballot with all the races; no party declaration required.

Bill No. 2 would enact the redistricting reform measures contained in the Independent Map

Amendment so that politicians could no longer draw uncompetitive, gerrymandered House and Senate districts. A nonpartisan commission would take over those duties.

Enact those two bills to protect voter privacy and halt redistricting abuse, Sen. Manar, and we have no doubt that voter participation would rise – dramatically.

And Illinois just might get better government, too.

We need it.

THE READER’S VOICE

Medicine abuse harms people, communities

Illinois Budget Stalemate

PATRICK PHELAN Dixon

Prescription drug abuse is a serious public health concern and has been one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. since 2010. October is National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness of this problem.

While medicines are legal and can help you feel better, they need to be used as directed. When abused, taken for non-medical reasons, or taken in excessive amounts, these medicines can be dangerous.

Prescription drug abuse has a more profound impact than most people realize. Sharing prescriptions, taking someone else’s prescription, or taking a prescription medication at doses not prescribed by a doctor, is not only dangerous but also is against the law.

Also, abusing medications, including over-thecounter cough medicines, and getting behind the wheel of a car could get you arrested for driving under the influence.

There is a chance of dangerous side effects or interactions when medicines are taken by someone they are not prescribed for. A recent study demonstrated that 80 percent of heroin addicts abused prescription drugs first.

Thus, prescription drug abuse often leads to even more dangerous substance abuse.

There are some very simple things you can do to help. Talk to your children about the dangers of medicine abuse. Keep track of your medicines. Properly dispose of unused and expired medicines.

Our own communities are dedicating themselves to helping diminish the impact of prescription drug abuse. Local police departments, health providers, and others have come together to provide medication drop boxes or periodic drop-off events.

These vary by community, so please watch for availability near you.

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

116 days

without a state budget for the fiscal year that started July 1.

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Bivins and state Rep. Tom Demmer to fight for the poor. We, the people, elected you to do a good job. Looks like you let the poor down. You don’t have my confidence anymore.

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treatment and support.

Note to readers: Patrick Phelan is president and CEO of Sinnissippi Centers.

Legislators must fight for poor people BOB WOLF Rock Falls

Government always wins and hurts poor people.

Hey, you rich senators and congressmen, and highclass collar millionaires, stop keeping the poor people’s money.

You say Social Security does not need a 3 percent increase because the price of gas has gone down.

Washington – wake up. I have news for you. Prices have gone up on food, cars, clothing, and insurance.

Then you want to raise Medicare $50 a month.

That doesn’t leave much for Social Security recipients. I have to pay $2 for a loaf of bread. Last year, I paid $1.50. All these and other costs add up. Humana wants more money, also. It doesn’t say, “The price of gas is down so we will not raise your premium, or we will get you free Medicare. “Not. Nothing is free. You still have to pay the price for your needs. Bottom line is, I worked for my Social Security. We need that to help us survive. Just as you

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do. Also, what will happen when gas goes up another $1.50? And we, as consumers, will be stuck paying the bills with no increase in Social Security and will be poorer yet.

I work part time; no benefits. I pay for my own medicine, pay for Medicare, and pay for Humana insurance. Rent goes up $25. I am broke before I can pay all of those bills.

What am I supposed to do? I don’t qualify for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or any other help with bills. Give me the money I deserve and worked for.

I hope this letter will wake up state Sen. Tim

As the member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates board, I would like to urge the citizens of Ogle County to consider becoming a CASA volunteer.

CASA serves the children of Lee, Ogle, and Carroll counties. CASA has trained individuals who are appointed by a judge to speak for the best interests of a child in court.

These children are at risk because of abuse and neglect in situations they do not deserve to be in.

A CASA volunteer provides a judge with factual information regarding the child to help the court make positive decisions for the child’s future.

As you can imagine, our CASA board is working hard to keep a balanced budget. Throughout the year, we do many fundraisers to keep this program going for the child’s sake.

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Return the ring to person who found it BARB EMMERT Dixon

Come on, KSB, and do the right thing. Return the ring to the person who found it.

I bet from here on out, if anyone finds anything on your property, it will go to the police department.

Even it turns it over to the finder after 6 months.

If I lose “mom,” “grandma” or “grandpa,” and they get turned in to you, are you going take care of them – then after 6 months claim them as yours? I know I’m being ridiculous, but – they were found on your property.

This woman should be rewarded for her honesty.

Seems to me some bigwig from KSB wants the ring so it was kept.

I’m sure as the finder hopes, it will be turned over to the rightful owner and then maybe she will be rewarded. As I’m sure the owner would be happy to do so. I hope with all the publicity, she will be found.

KSB, you did the wrong thing. I hope others will write to The Reader’s Voice on this matter.

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WASHINGTON SCOOP

Ryan’s lesson: ‘Dead ends’ can be door-openers Bush 41 used one to reach the White House He’s long and lanky, a politically ambitious Republican achiever with a dream job and an eye on a future job – someday being president of the United States.

But suddenly he finds himself dragooned by Washington-style political pressure into accepting a new job he doesn’t want – one he’s sure will torpedo forever his hope of becoming president.

Yet he figures he can’t say no. So he’s feeling trapped, maybe even sandbagged.

Yes, he is Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican who loves being chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, but who just yielded to massive pleas from fellow Republicans to agree to serve as the next House Speaker.

Ryan agreed to forsake his dream and accept his

martinSCHRAM Martin Schram writes political analysis for Tribune News Service. Email him at martin. schram@ gmail.com.

fate – if the small band of right-wing House Freedom Caucus rebels agree to accept his leadership and stop pushing to shut down the government every time they don’t get their way.

BUT HERE’S SOME potentially good news Ryan probably doesn’t know: This political profile also fits George Herbert Walker Bush. He, too, once despaired of being offered a dead-end job he couldn’t refuse.

And years later, it helped him land his dream job in an Oval Office.

Rewind and recall November 1975: Bush was happily and energetically serving as President

Gerald Ford’s ambassador to China, shaping an exciting new era of the Cold War. He’d been a Texas congressman, United Nations ambassador, and Republican National Committee chairman.

Meanwhile, Congress was probing startling abuses by the Central Intelligence Agency. Also, Ford was being pressured to dump his appointed vice president, Nelson Rockefeller, for the 1976 presidential race.

What Bush didn’t know was Ford and his chief-ofstaff, Donald Rumsfeld, were quietly planning a major cabinet shake-up.

Then he got a stunning cable from Secretary of State Henry Kissinger: Ford wanted Bush to be the new CIA director.

“Your message came as a total and complete shock,” Bush cabled back to Kissinger and Ford on Nov. 2, 1975. “… Here are my heartfelt views. First, I wish I had some time to talk to one or two close friends about this matter. Second, I do not have

politics out of my system entirely and I see this as the total end of any political U.S. Rep. future. … If Paul Ryan this is what R-Wisconsin the PresiRecent history dent wants suggests that me to do the so-called answer is a “dead-end” firm ‘YES.’ jobs can still In all canlead to the White House, dor I would columnist not have Martin Schram selected this writes. controversial position if the decision had been mine, but I serve at the pleasure of our President. …”

But here is what Bush really thought: He was sure Rumsfeld had engineered the decision to banish Bush to the CIA, figuring it would be his political Elba. Bush and Rumsfeld had been political rivals ever since they served together in the House; they were ambitious centrists who were well-liked by

Republican conservatives and Democrats.

Both coveted the prospect of maybe being Ford’s vice presidential running mate in 1976 and someday, running for president. Bush was sure Rumsfeld maneuvered things to send Bush into a political isolation that would end his presidential aspirations.

“IT’S A GRAVEYARD for politics,” Bush wrote, in telling his three brothers and sister about the CIA job. (He signed the letter “Pop;” his family nickname was “Poppy.”) And in a Nov. 9, 1975, letter to his friend, Republican Congressman William Steiger, Bush made clear he believed he’d been politically shafted: “Dear Bill … I think it is and perhaps should be, the political end. I was not (he underlined “not”) told when I was asked to decide on the CIA that Rocky was going to step out. I was given no options. … I honestly feel my political future

is behind me … I have a gut feeling there were some behind the scenes politics – but now all that doesn’t matter.”

Well, history proved Bush both right and wrong – as his work at the CIA became an odd but historic stepping stone. Bush famously righted things at the CIA; its headquarters is now named the George Bush Center for Intelligence.

He then ran for president, became Ronald Reagan’s vice president and then America’s 41st president.

So there’s at least some good news for Paul Ryan, as he publicly awaits (and perhaps privately still laments) his uncertain fate: In politics, things often are not what they seem to be.

Note to readers: Martin Schram, an op-ed columnist for Tribune News Service, is a veteran Washington journalist, author and TV documentary executive. Readers may send him email at martin. schram@gmail.com.

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Thanks, Cubs, for this year; plenty of ‘next years’ ahead Chicago Tribune Editorial Board

So the Cubs aren’t going to win the World Series this year after all.

They didn’t win the pennant.

They didn’t win a single game in the National League Championship Series.

You’d think Cubs fans would be used to that by now. But this was the year they got used to winning.

The Cubs won 97 times in the regular season, then ousted two teams with better records in the postseason before falling to the Mets 8-3 in Game 4 on Wednesday night.

They clinched the division series at home, the first time that’s happened in the 101-year history of Wrigley Field.

Let’s take stock of all that before we start with the wait-till-next-year business.

Let’s celebrate this year.

It was awesome. It was unexpected. It was thrilling.

It was a gift to the city of Chicago from a team of overachievers, includ-

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Some Chicago Cubs players acknowledge the crowd Wednesday after losing Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the New York Mets, who advanced to the World Series with their Wrigley Field win. ing four standout rookie starters.

Ladies and gentlemen, we give you Cubs all-time postseason home run leader Kyle Schwarber, age 22. Rookie of the year candidate Kris Bryant, 23. Cardinal-killer Jorge Soler, 23.

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But this year was something special. Let’s not forget it. There’s so much to savor in the months before pitchers and catchers report to the desert.

Jake Arrieta’s no-hitter against the Dodgers.

Heck, Arrieta’s whole second half, with that impossible 0.75 ERA that ought to win him a Cy Young Award. Four four-game sweeps. That Schwarber home run ball that landed atop the right field video board in that Game 4 win over the Cardinals in the division series. Six home

runs by six different Cubs – a major league record – in Game 3 of the same series.

While we all were watching this postseason unfold, Chicago’s other sports franchises were doing their October thing.

For the Bears, that thing is digging a hole early and spending the rest of the season trying to claw back out.

For the Bulls, it’s a new coach and another chance for Derrick Rose to live up to his MVP hype.

For the Blackhawks, it’s a perfectly plausible shot at a fourth Stanley Cup in 6 years.

Football. Basketball.

Hockey.

We live in a town that has all of that, every October.

This year, we had baseball, too.

Dangerous Prescription drug abuse continues to be a problem especially among youth.

It IS dangerous.

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Ludwig von Mises was an economist famous for his work on praxeology, a study of human choice and action.

He said, “To defeat the aggressors is not enough to make peace durable. The main thing is to discard the ideology that generates war.”

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In a much safer environment, bridge students tend to play by “the rules” – general pieces of advice they learn from teachers. But when a deal comes along that does not fit the mold, they often make the wrong play.

For example, in this deal, South is in four spades. How should the defense proceed?

South’s two-spade advance was forcing for one round. On

the second round, South was sorely tempted to raise to three no-trump. Here, though, that would not have worked well if East had led the diamond nine, and West had played low. Instead, South

forced to game with his three-diamond cue-bid, and North was happy to continue with three spades, suggesting a good doubleton. (With three spades, he would have raised spades on the previous round of the auction.)

West leads the diamond ace: seven, nine, six. He then cashes the diamond king: jack, two, five. Now, looking at all 52 cards, West must shift to his trump. (The curious may work it out.) But most Wests would lead a third diamond, hoping partner could profitably ruff away dummy’s winner.

Some Easts would ruff, not noting that it costs their natural trump trick. The wiser defenders discard. Then, unless playing with mirrors, South will go down, losing two diamonds, one heart and one spade. © 2015 UFS

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GRUB HUB | LONG SHOT SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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

ROCK FALLS – Matt Prescott, owner of Long Shot Sports Bar and Grill, has one rule for his 21 employees.

“Every one of my employees are told to do whatever it takes to make the customer happy,” Prescott said. “If you screw up, make it right with them. Always find a way to say yes.”

This simple, yet effective rule is what keeps customers flocking to Long Shot.

Prescott, owner of Candlelight Inn restaurants in Sterling, Rock Falls and Clinton, Iowa, and his business partner, Tim Kendrick, have owned Long Shot for almost 3 years.

Bob Atilano of Rock Falls previously owned the bar for about 6 years.

Prescott said the restaurant specializes in three main things: burgers, flatbreads and appetizers.

“We try to keep it simple,” Prescott said.

“Too many places try to do everything, and they don’t do anything well, and it doesn’t work out.”

Although Long Shot is more of a bar than a restaurant, Prescott said the business serves quality food.

“People come in and they want a high-quality product, and we are able to give them a highquality product,” he said.

“This is a bar with good food.”

When I walk into Long Shot, the first thing I notice is how big the establishment is. To my left is a large bar. Tables and chairs are spread throughout the place.

Televisions are hung all around the building.

There is a second bar

Sizing up Long Shot Where: Long Shot Sports Bar and Grill, 3312 W. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week Atmosphere: Long Shot is a bar that serves food. Despite being a bar, it’s a nice place to go for a meal.

Service: The food is brought out pretty quickly, and is fresh. The servers are really nice.

Sound level: I went to Long Shot around lunch time and there was not much noise. Construction is taking place on the patio, so that generates a little noise.

Chef recommends: Flat bread, classic burger Popular appetizer: Loaded fries Drinks: Fully stocked bar; regular drinks available Salad bar: No Video gambling: Yes Reservations: No Website/Facebook/Twitter: Find Long Shot on Facebook.

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The classic burger with cheese, tomato, lettuce, red onion and pickles at Long Shot Sports Bar and Grill in Rock Falls.

be a patio available with televisions and a fire pit.

Prescott also wants to do some landscaping, update the roof, install new air conditioning units, and he wants to update the tables and chairs.

The bathrooms have already been updated.

After the renovations are complete, which Prescott hopes is in about a year, there will be another big change.

“We will change the name at some point, but we are not ready,” he said. “Everything has to be the way I want it.

Then, I can put a new

name on the front door.”

What will the new name be?

“I don’t know what the name will be,” Prescott said. “It could be Jermaine’s. Who knows what it could be?”

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Chipotle pork nachos with cheese, fresh bruschetta, jalapeños and sour cream. and a stage area for live music in the back of Long Shot. There also are dart boards hanging on the wall.

The flat breads are among the more popular items on the menu.

They include the cheesy BLT with cream cheese, bacon and mozzarella cheese, and the taco flat bread, which includes taco meat, lettuce, tomatoes, taco cheese, sour cream and salsa.

I’m a fan of buffalo chicken, so I ordered the buffalo chicken flat bread with cream cheese, buffalo chicken and mozzarella cheese.

The flat bread reminded me of a really thin and crispy pizza. It was full of flavor, and it reminded me of a real chicken wing.

Another thing I tried was the popular loaded fries, which are waffle fries with cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream and chives. I love the idea of waffle fries. They are crispy, and they were not messy. A fork is needed with some other cheese fries I’ve had at other restaurants. I was able to eat these fries without a fork.

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Mexico’s Pacific Coast lashed by Category 5 storm PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) – Hurricane Patricia roared onshore in southwestern Mexico on Friday evening, bringing lashing rains, surging seas, and cyclonic winds with what forecasters called a potential to cause “catastrophic” damage.

The storm’s center made landfall near Cuixmala, about 55 miles westnorthwest of the port city of Manzanillo. Record wind speeds measured earlier in the day had fallen off somewhat to 165 mph, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said, but Patricia was still an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm.

Residents and tourists hunkered down in shelters and homes across a stretch of Pacific coastline dotted with sleepy fishing villages and gleaming resorts, including Manzanillo and the popular beach city of Puerto Vallarta. Patricia’s projected path was

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Residents prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Patricia by filling sandbags Friday to protect beachfront businesses, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Patricia made landfall Friday night as a dangerous Category 5 storm. expected to quickly take it over mountainous terrain that is prone to dangerous flash floods and landslides.

Strong winds whipped palm trees and powerful waves rolled ashore in the storm area.

In Puerto Vallarta, residents had reinforced homes with sandbags

and shop windows with boards and tape, and hotels rolled up beachfront restaurants. The airport was closed to flights and all but deserted, but lines formed at a bus station as people sought to buy tickets to Guadalajara and other inland destinations.

At a Red Cross shelter,

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Patricia formed suddenly Tuesday as a tropical storm and quickly strengthened to a hurricane.

SYRIA

Nations consider new transition ideas VIENNA (AP) – The United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey put forward new ideas Friday to revive a failed push for a political transition in Syria that could end the country’s civil war, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday. But they remained deeply divided over the future of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

The top diplomats

from the four countries agreed to meet again in an expanded format with representatives from other nations next week, but the only concrete result of this week’s talks appeared to be an agreement between Jordan and Russia to coordinate military operations in Syria. Kerry said there was no decision on whether to invite Iran, a major patron of Syria.

Kerry said that he, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, and Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioglu went over proposals to restart moribund talks on how to create a transitional government for Syria.

After the meeting, Kerry told reporters the “meeting was constructive and productive and suc-

IN BRIEF Feds confiscate execution drugs TUCSON, Arizona (AP) – Compounding the nation’s severe shortage of execution drugs, federal authorities have confiscated shipments of a lethalinjection chemical that Arizona and Texas tried to bring in from abroad, saying such imports are illegal.

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Captured trail hiker pleads guilty CINCINNATI (AP) – A Kentucky accountant who spent much of 6 years as a fugitive hiking the Appalachian Trail pleaded

guilty Friday to a wire fraud count and agreed to pay back money embezzled in an $8.7 million case.

Federal authorities will drop 74 other counts of wire fraud and money laundering against James T. Hammes under an agreement that includes explaining what happened to the millions diverted from his employer, a Cincinnati-based Pepsi-Cola bottler, in a scheme the FBI said began 17 years ago.

ceeded in surfacing some ideas, which I am not going to share today, but which I hope have a possibility of changing the dynamic.”

Lavrov said he has invited the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Turkey to join a coordination center that Russia and Jordan agreed earlier Friday would be used to integrate their air campaigns over Syria.

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Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton campaigns Friday in Alexandria, Virginia. Clinton rode a surge of popularity after recent strong public performances.

Florida governor slashed the payroll by 40 percent and downsized his Miami headquarters in a move that sounded alarms for GOP officials who long assumed Bush would shake off his slow start and ultimately emerge as their party’s nominee.

The fresh evidence of Bush’s struggles only darkened the clouds of uncertainty over the party’s field.

Some Republicans have intensified calls for an organized campaign to take down their dominant candidate, Trump, fearing the tough-talking reality television star is doing lasting damage to the GOP’s standing among women and minority voters – Hispanics in particular – heading into 2016.

Yet Trump remains atop most Republican polls. And with Bush’s struggles, it’s unclear who would take the billionaire businessman’s place if he should fall.

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Clinton took what was essentially a victory lap on Friday, cheered by excited Democrats a day after her strong performance during an 11-hour Republican-led probe of the 2012 Benghazi attacks. The former secretary of state’s high marks for the congressional hearing capped a week in which three of her five Democratic rivals bowed out of the race – none more important than Vice President Joe Biden, who said he wouldn’t be getting in.

“She’s gone in the course of 2 weeks from being a wobbly frontrunner to the almostcertain nominee,” said Fergus Cullen, a former New Hampshire Republican Party chairman.

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enrollment period under President Barack Obama’s health care law.

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A meeting between Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders to discuss the 4-month-old budget impasse could occur next month – and in public.

Several governmentreform groups invited Republican Rauner and leaders of the General Assembly – including Demo c r a t s Michael Madigan, the House s p e a k e r , Gov. Bruce and John Rauner Cullerton, president of the Senate – attempting to bring the two sides together.

Later, the Union League Club of Chicago offered space on Nov. 18.

Late Friday, Rauner wrote to the leaders and acknowledged he’s free, but would host the meeting in his office and make provisions, like live-streaming, for it to be open.

“While we appreciate the advocacy groups’ desire to be involved, we will pick up the organization of the meeting from here,” Rauner wrote.

Rauner and the Democrats have been at odds over a budget that should have taken effect July 1.

The first-year governor

wants changes to the business and political climates, such as tighter workers’ compensation rules and term limits for officeholders – what he calls his “turnaround agenda.”

Democrats want more revenue, mixed with cuts, to provide for vital services, and say Rauner shouldn’t hold up the spending plan over non-budget issues.

“Over 4 months, it’s become clear that there are not enough votes to pass a tax increase in the General Assembly without also enacting much-needed structural reforms,” Rauner wrote. “In order to solve this budget impasse, we must come together to agree on a package of structural reforms that can save taxpayers billions alongside a balanced budget.”

The governor said he would circulate an agenda for a Nov. 18 meeting at his offices in Chicago or Springfield.

Both Republican leaders said they’ll be there.

Spokesmen said Madigan and Cullerton were willing to attend but wary of the agenda.

Cullerton spokeswoman Rikeesha Phelon said there’s hope for a breakthrough “provided the plan comes to fruition, everybody attends, and there’s a willingness to actually work on a resolution.”

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Carter: Soldier heroically entered Kurdish-IS fight Oklahoman lost his life in battle WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. soldier fatally wounded in a hostage rescue mission in Iraq heroically inserted himself into a firefight to defend Kurdish soldiers, even though the plan called for the Kurds to do the fighting, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Friday.

“This is someone who saw the team that he was advising and assisting coming under attack, and he rushed to help them and made it possible for

them to be effective, and in doing that lost his own life,” Carter told a Pentagon news Master Sgt. Joshua L. conference.

Wheeler C a r t e r applauded Army Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler, 39, of Roland, Oklahoma, who died of his wounds Thursday.

The defense chief gave the most extensive public description yet of what transpired during the predawn raid on an Islamic State prison compound

near the town of Hawija.

About 70 people, including at least 20 members of the Iraqi security forces, were freed. It was the first time U.S. troops had become involved in direct ground combat in Iraq since the war against the Islamic State was launched in August 2014, and Wheeler was the first U.S. combat death.

Carter said he expects U.S. forces to be involved in more such raids against Islamic State targets, describing it as part and parcel of what the Pentagon calls a “train, advise and assist” mission.

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No resting for these two defenses Badgers, Illini meet in key West game

BY DAVID MERCER AP Sports Writer

CHAMPAIGN – It’s been a while since Wisconsin and Illinois met when the game meant this much to both teams.

The Badgers (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten) need a win in Saturday’s game to stay within sight of Big Ten West-leading Iowa. And Illinois (4-2, 1-1), less than 2 months after seeing its head coach fired, isn’t out of the race, either.

In a season of defense in the Big Ten, the Badgers and Illini have two of the conference’s better units.

Wisconsin is ranked seventh nationally in total defense, giving up 272.3 yards a game.

And the Badgers are even better in scoring defense, giving up a slim 10.9 points a game.

Only Alabama (35 points) and Nebraska (21) have managed more than 10 points on them.

“The edge guys and their linebackers are so active,” interim Illinois coach Bill Cubit said.

“They’ll find out what your protection is, and they’ll find a way to get their best player on your worst player.”

The Illini spent the previous two seasons giving up big yards and a lot of points. But this season, they are ranked a solid 30th in the country in total defense at 332.5 yards per game. And Illinois is giving up 19.7 points per game to rank 28th.

Illinois has only beaten Wisconsin once in the last 10 meetings, a 31-26 upset in 2007 that signaled the Illini might be better than most expected. They finished that season in the Rose Bowl.

BOYS SOCCER | 2A BELVIDERE REGIONAL | STERLING 4, BELVIDERE 3

It’s raining regional titles Soggy weather can’t keep Warriors from fourth championship in 6 years

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

BELVIDERE – As usual, Sterling’s Miguel Gallardo found himself in the right place, at the right time. And as usual, the sophomore forward didn’t miss his opportunity.

Gallardo scored two goals, both coming off pretty passes in front of the net, to lead the Golden Warriors to a 4-3 victory Thursday evening in the Class 2A Belvidere Regional championship at Funderburg Stadium.

“You only get one match, and only a few opportunities come Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com to you,” Gallardo said. “We’ve Sterling’s Miguel Gallardo slips a shot past the Belvidere goalie been playing together a long for the Golden Warriors’ first goal Friday during the champion- time, and my teammates keep setting me up great. We came ship match of the 2A Belvidere Regional. Sterling won 4-3.

Star of the match: Miguel Gallardo, Sterling, 2 goals Key performers: Tony Diaz, Sterling, 1 goal, 2 assists; Patrick Nelsen, Sterling, goal; James Roddy, Sterling, 5 saves on 10 shots; Edgar Gomez, Belvidere, 6 saves on 13 shots Up next: Class 2A Hampshire Sectional semifinal, Sterling vs. Wheaton St. Francis or Sycamore, 7 p.m. out strong today, because we could either win it or lose it … and it feels really good to win.”

It’s the second straight regional title for Sterling (19-1-3), and the fourth in 6 years.

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Kristy Pierce has coached volleyball for the past 34 years. In that time, she’s amassed 933 wins and two state titles. Pierce’s Eastland Cougars enter the postseason with a 33-1-1 record, and hope that they can add another state trophy to Pierce’s collection in her final season on the bench.

Set up for big finish Cougars want to send Pierce out with a bang

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Illinois linebacker Mason Monheim and defensive back Eaton Spence tackle Iowa running back Jordan Canzeri during a game on Oct. 10 in Iowa City. The Illini play Wisconsin on Saturday in a battle of two of the best defenses in the Big Ten.

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Every day, the Eastland volleyball team practices and plays under the watchful eye of a pair of state championship banners from 2008 and ’09.

And if that weren’t reminder enough of the heights this year’s squad aspires to, the addition of Hope Linker – the setter on those two title teams – to the coaching staff is another driving force to make the most of the 2015 postseason.

“When we first saw she was a coach, it was awesome to have someone there who has been where we want to be,” junior hitter Makenzie Fink said.

“We look up at that wall [with the ban-

• Sauk Valley volleyball teams are spread out into three classes, and a total of seven different regionals. It’s almost too much to keep up with. Good thing SVM has the primer to know who to go watch, and when. Check out preview capsules for all seven regionals on B3. ners] all the time,” senior Heather Larak added, “and we want to add another one pretty bad. We’ve wanted it since seventh grade, since we’ve all been playing together, and it would be very special to do it this year.”

Larak is referring to the other driving force behind this year’s goal of a trip to the state tournament: the final go-

round for longtime coach Kristy Pierce, who has amassed 933 wins and sits in fourth place on the IHSA all-time wins list.

“It would be nice to let her go out with a bang,” senior middle Sydney Guentner said, “and it would just be fun to share it with her as her last time coaching.”

“We really want to do it for us, but also a lot for her, too,” Fink added, “because she’s been an awesome coach, and awesome role model, and it would be the best way to send her out.”

As much as she’d love to finish her career with one more trip to Redbird Arena, Pierce just shakes her head when she hears her players say they want to do it for her.

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Nice ring to it Gregg Popovich Spurs coach will take over as coach of men’s USA Basketball after the 2016 Summer Olympics. He will succeed Mike Krzyzewski.

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Feel the sprain Marcus Mariota Titans rookie QB ruled out of this week’s game vs.

Falcons with sprained MCL in left knee. Zach Mettenberger is the new starter.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

On the tube TV listings

Saturday Auto racing 9:30 a.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, pole qualifying for Fred’s 250, at Talladega, Ala., FS1 11:30 a.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, Fred’s 250, at Talladega, Ala., Fox 11:30 a.m.

• Formula One, qualifying for U.S. Grand Prix, at Austin, Texas, NBCSP 3 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for GEICO 500, NBCSP 1:30 a.m. (Sunday)

• FIM MotoGP, at Sepang, Malaysia, FS1

College football 11 a.m.

• Northwestern at Nebraska, ESPN2 • Clemson at Miami, ABC • Iowa St. at Baylor, ESPN • Pitt at Syracuse, ESPNU • Houston at UCF, ESPNEWS • Kansas St. at Texas, FS1 • Army at Rice, FSN • Auburn at Arkansas, SEC Noon

• Tulane at Navy, CBS Sports 2 p.m.

• W. Illinois at Illinois St., CSN 2:30 p.m.

• Wisconsin at Illinois, BTN • Tennessee at Alabama, CBS • Michigan St. at Indiana, ABC • Penn St. at Maryland, ESPN • Texas Tech at Oklahoma, ESPN2 • Duke at Virginia Tech, ESPNU • Kansas at Oklahoma St., FS1 • N. Texas at Marshall, FSN 3 p.m.

• SMU at USF, ESPNEWS • Missouri at Vanderbilt, SEC • Washington St. at Arizona, Pac-12 3:30 p.m.

• UConn at Cincinnati, CBS Sports 6 p.m.

• Texas A&M at Mississippi, ESPN • Florida St. at Georgia Tech, ESPN2 • W. Kentucky at LSU, ESPNU 6:30 p.m.

• Utah at USC, Fox • Kentucky at Mississippi St., SEC 7 p.m.

• Ohio St. at Rutgers, ABC 9:15 p.m.

• Wyoming at Boise St., ESPN2 9:30 p.m.

• Washington at Stanford, ESPN • Colorado at Oregon St., Pac-12

College volleyball 7:30 p.m.

• Wisconsin at Nebraska, BTN

Prep football 8 p.m.

• IHSA playoff pairings show, CSN

Figure skating 4 p.m.

• Skate America Grand Prix, at Milwaukee, Wis., NBC

Golf 4 p.m.

• PGA, Shriners Hospital for Children Open, third round, at Las Vegas, TGC 11 p.m.

• LPGA, Fubon Taiwan Championship, final round, TGC

Cat Matt bottoms out on Rock T hey say, “If you can’t laugh at yourself, then who can you laugh at?”

Well, this past Wednesday’s trip on the old Rock River would definitely remind of that. With this already being a pretty frustrating year for me as far as flathead fishing goes, I was kinda looking forward to this trip for a few reasons.

First off, it was the last trip I had scheduled for the season. Secondly, everything was right for this to be one of them special days on the water where a guy could land multiple big fish. Last, but not least, I was just flat ready to get in a deer stand.

The day didn’t start off all that bad other than the fact the shad that were there just a day earlier were now gone. So, it was off to an old shad honey hole where I’ve always had late-season success.

Well, the good news was that after just a couple tosses of the old net, I managed to grab a few good shad. Then a funny thing happened.

As the boat worked down through the current as I threw the net, it hung up on bottom, stopping the boat dead and throwing me in the cold Rock River water.

If anyone thinks 58 degree water is warm, well, let me tell you,

On the tube TV listings MLB playoffs TBA

• ALCS, Game 7, Blue Jays at Royals, FS1

NHL 7 p.m.

• Islanders at Blues, FSN

Soccer 8:55 a.m.

• Premier League, Chelsea at West Ham, NBCSP • Premier League, Crystal Palace at Leicester, USA 11:30 a.m.

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you’re crazy.

Good news was I landed feet first, the bad news was it was in belly deep water.

Climbing back in the boat, heading to the ramp was definitely on my mind. However, I decided to be stubborn and fish anyway.

A quick battle with a real pretty but small flathead really got the blood flowing, and with

the sun now peaking through the clouds, I was feeling pretty optimistic about the rest of the day.

As I often do as I fish, I pay attention to what’s going on around me.

The bright, slimy, shiny river bank really had me thinking the water was dropping. Those of you who fish a little know that dropping water can really shut a bite down, and this day would be no different.

For the next several hours all I caught was a gar and one nice channel cat. All the while I could tell the water was falling – I just didn’t realize how bad it was, but I was about to find out.

After pulling anchor for the final time, I headed downstream

past the old Elkhorn Creek. It was after rounding the corner that I realized that the shallow rapids were no longer just shallow, they were almost sand bars.

So to avoid me going on a profanity-laden 400-word rant, just let me say I spent the next half hour pushing a 3,000-pound boat through 4 inches of water, cold water I might add.

Finally arriving at the ramp, I burst out in a laugh I’m sure could be heard a mile in any direction. That’s right, all I could do was laugh.

“It is definitely time to chase some whitetails,” was all I could say as I pulled the boat from the river. Until next week, Go Catfish!

Oregon scoring at rapid pace; Sterling ready for postseason

By SVM Sports Staff

on Tuesday evening, the Sterling soccer team struggled to play its usual style during the Class 2A Belvidere Regional semifinals.

But when the Golden Warriors did get back to its ball-control possession attack, things got a lot better.

Trailing 3-2 after the first 10-minute overtime period against Prairie Ridge, Sterling scored twice in the second OT session to advance to Friday’s regional final against Belvidere.

“We didn’t possess the ball very well at all the entire game, then we got back to it in the last 10 minutes of overtime – and we got two goals out of it,” said sophomore forward Miguel Gallardo, whose goal with 8.4 seconds left won the match. “That just shows us that we have to play our style of soccer if we want to keep this season going.”

1:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Sprint Cup, GEICO 500, NBCSP 2 p.m.

• Formula One, U.S. Grand Prix, at Austin, Texas, NBC

College soccer Noon

• Men, Ohio St. at Rutgers, BTN • Women, Florida St. at Virginia, ESPNU 2 p.m.

• Women, Indiana at Michigan St., BTN • Women, Mississippi St. at Alabama, ESPNU

College volleyball 11 a.m.

• Virginia Tech at Duke, FSN 2 p.m.

Hawks finding back of net

Getting back to Sterling soccer: For the better part of 2 hours

Sunday Auto racing

• N.C. State at Georgia Tech, FSN

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Oregon forward Austin Millan has scored a goal within the first 10 minutes in two consecutive matches. The team scored first in all three postseason wins.

The success stems from an offense that hasn’t had trouble scoring. The Hawks have scored 19 times, while allowing just four.

Oregon’s opponent on Saturday in the sectional final, Keith Country Day, hasn’t had trouble scoring goals either, outscoring opponents 22-2 over three matches.

Keeper carousel: Chance Merrill started in net for Oregon against Stillman Valley in the regional final match. Jaspreet Singh Gill, the starter at the beginning of the season, ended up coming in and playing the final 40 minutes.

Gill then got the start in the sectional semifinal match, Tuesday’s 5-0 win over Hinckley-Big Rock. Gill made several nice saves, and will likely be the starter for the rest of the run.

• Premier League, Everton at Arsenal, NBC

Golf 4 p.m.

• PGA, Shriners Hospital for Children Open, final round, at Las Vegas, TGC

NFL Noon

• Vikings at Lions, Fox • Jets at Patriots, WIFR-2 • Steelers at Chiefs, WHBF-4 3:25 p.m.

• Cowboys at Giants, Fox 7:20 p.m.

• Eagles at Panthers, NBC

Soccer 6:55 a.m.

• Premier League, Sunderland at Newcastle, NBCSP 9 a.m.

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Sterling’s Kaylee Martin spikes the ball during Wednesday’s loss to LaSalle-Peru. The Golden Warriors are excited about the postseason, despite losing the key NIB-12 West match.

Senior Night of her own: Dixon for the next 2 years. setter Kacey Koch has seen plenReady to roll: The Sterling Gold-

ty of Senior Night festivities at Lancaster Gym over the years.

Thursday, it was finally her turn to be honored.

The daughter of former Dixon volleyball coach Jenny (Koch) Kirchner spent the first several years of her life watching many a Dixon senior play their final home match – including her older sister, Karly, 4 years ago Wednesday.

Kacey Koch admitted that the scene seemed a bit surreal as she walked to center court with her parents and step-parents before the final regular-season match against Byron.

“I still don’t feel like I’m old enough to be a senior, so to have my last regular-season match of the year in this gym is really weird,” she said. “I feel like all those other girls I’ve watched go through this over the years were a lot older and more ready to go to the next step than I am.

I mean, I’ve planned it out, but the next step is serious, and it’s going to be a lot different next year.”

Koch’s day was made even more special after receiving a text message from Sauk Valley coach Jay Howell in the afternoon, offering her a spot on the Skyhawks’ roster

en Warriors were a bit bummed out about not being able to share the Northern Illinois Big 12 West volleyball title with the LaSallePeru Cavaliers this season.

But as much as Wednesday’s straight-sets loss in LaSalle-Peru stung, the Warriors aren’t about to let it dampen their mood heading into the postseason.

“We’ve been crazy excited for the postseason, especially me,” sophomore hitter Macie Good said. “I know what to expect now; last year, I was a freshman and didn’t really know what it meant – but now I can’t wait for it. I think we can make it pretty far again this year.”

Even the more experienced veterans on the Sterling squad are happy to be looking forward instead of backward. The Warriors have won regionals the last two seasons – and took home a sectional plaque last year – and are looking to make it five regional crowns in the past 7 years.

“The whole team is really excited to get past the regular season and focus on the postseason again,” senior captain Jay Borum said. “And we’re not done yet; we want to go out with a bang again this year.”

• Premier League, Manchester United at Manchester City, NBCSP 11 a.m.

• Premier League, Liverpool at Southampton, NBC 11:30 a.m.

• Bundesliga, Monchengladbach at Schalke, FS1 2 p.m.

• Women’s international friendly, Brazil at U.S., FS1 4 p.m.

• MLS, New York at Chicago, CSN

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS | PAIRINGS 101

How in the world are the pairings determined?

On the calendar Local events

Saturday Women’s volleyball 6 p.m.

• Sauk Valley, Kaskasia at Lincoln Triangular Cross country 10 a.m.

• Dixon, Sterling at 2A Belvidere North Regional • Amboy, Bureau Valley, Eastland, Newman, Prophetstown, Rock Falls, West Carroll at 1A Bureau Valley Regional • Oregon at 1A Winnebago Regional Boys soccer 3 p.m.

• 1A Aurora Central Catholic Sectional, Championship, Oregon vs. Keith Country Day Volleyball 8 a.m.

• Fulton, Oregon at Stillman Valley Invitational 9 a.m.

• Polo at AFC Invitational

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he IHSA will announce postseason pairings on Saturday night for 256 teams in eight classes of competition. That’s 32 teams per class.

Determining the pairings is a process that many high school sports addicts, such as myself, understand. However, many steps are involved which can become confusing to even the seasoned casual fan.

Follow along, as I try to prevent any confusion.

STEP 1: There are 70 spots for conference champions. Ties are broken using an eight-step process to determine which team receives an automatic bid.

This season one team – Wheeling – could win a conference title with a 4-5 record. Automatic bids go to conferences with six or more teams – so Sterling’s NIB-12 West title doesn’t automatically quailify for the postseason.

STEP 2: Eliminate all teams in the four Chi-

teams in order by the number of combined wins by all of the opponents Sports (the colloquial team for reporter.

He can be this is “playoff points”) reached at they have faced after 9 ccutter@ weeks. Then sort all 8-1 saukvalley. teams similarly, and then com or 800798-4085, 7-2 … and so on until the ext. 5552.

5-4 teams are sorted.

STEP 5: If teams have a similar record and similar amount of playoff cago divisions of the points, then these teams Chicago Public League are listed top-to-bottom that finished in thirdin position by the numplace or lower. They ber of combined wins by are not eligible for the defeated opponents. postseason, regardless of STEP 6: Determine win-loss record, nor are the top 256 teams at this all schools in the CPL’s point. If there is a tie for Inner-City divisions. the 256th position at this STEP 3: Determine the point, there are five tietop 256 remaining schools breakers: 1) head-to-head at this point – tossing competition, 2) the most out exempted teams number of teams played determined in step 2, and that qualified for the playincluding all conference offs, 3) the number of wins champions – by win-loss by teams that have qualirecord. In this process, the fied, 4) number of points teams at the bottom of allowed in games against the list have 5-4 records, qualifying teams, and 5) a and thus this list tops out coin flip by the IHSA. at about 270 before all 5-4 The playoff point cutoff teams are sorted. for the bottom teams STEP 4: Sort all 9-0 at 5-4 over the years

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MLB

Mariners hire former catcher Servais The Seattle Mariners have hired former major league catcher Scott Servais as their manager. Servais replaces Lloyd McClendon, who was let go earlier this month.

The 48-year-old doesn’t have any managerial experience. He worked the past five seasons as an assistant general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, alongside new Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto for most of that time.

The Mariners finished 76-86 this year.

Cespedes gets cortisone shot Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has received a cortisone injection in his sore left shoulder, and the team expects him to be ready for the World Series next week.

Cespedes left Wednesday night’s NL Championship Series finale at Chicago in the second inning. The slugger had the injection on Thursday and was told not to participate in baseball activities for 24 hours.

Manager Terry Collins said he didn’t ask how Cespedes got hurt. Hitting coach Kevin Long said Cespedes thought he did it doing push-ups.

NBA

Heat’s Green fined $25,000 Miami Heat guard Gerald Green was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for making menacing gestures in an exhibition game.

The incidents occurred with 5:33 and 5:12 left in Miami’s 110-105 victory over Washington on Wednesday night. Green scored 28 points in the game.

NFL

Texans owner rescinds donation Houston Texans owner Bob McNair is rescinding a $10,000 donation to opponents of a city nondiscrimination ordinance that protects gay rights because he says the campaign made “unauthorized statements” about his beliefs.

The ordnance extends nondiscrimination protections to gay and transgender residents.

In a statement, McNair said he had “great dismay” over comments the group made about his opposition, but did not elaborate.

McNair says he doesn’t tolerate discrimination.

are moved up one class – both due to success adjustment – and two teams are moved down.

STEP 10: In the two largest classes (7A and 8A), the top 32 teams play each other in straight-bracket format. In the six smallest classes (1A through 6A), the 32 teams are divided into two groups based on geography. The dividing line isn’t always perpendicular, and is determined by the IHSA based on proximity of qualifying schools in a particular class.

STEP 11: Take each of the 32 teams in 7A and 8A, and the 12 groups of 16 teams in 1A-6A and seed them by wins, playoff points, and the combined wins of defeated opponents.

At this point, the playoff field should be set. The higher seed hosts the first-round game, and the school that has hosted the fewest number of playoff games hosts any subsequent games – and if there is a tie in that figure, the higher seed hosts.

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has hovered around 36 points. This number changes yearly factoring in games played against out-of-state opponents.

STEP 7: Rank each of the 256 teams by last year’s IHSA enrollment figure, which, for private schools, may include the 1.65 multiplier depending on a number of factors, such as recent success. In the latter case, Newman’s actual enrollment is multiplied by 1.65 to determine its class. In the event of similar-enrollment schools at the cutoff line, a coin flip by the IHSA is used to determine who goes where.

STEP 8: Divide this modified 256-team list by eight to form 32-team groups.

STEP 9: Move specific teams that have either elected to play ahead in classification, or forced to play ahead by virtue of the IHSA’s successadjustment qualifications. In this case, two teams (Montini and Sacred Heart-Griffin)

3A Dixon Regional

3A Plano Regional

2A Newman Regional

When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Teams: No. 1 LaSalle-Peru, No. 4 Rock Falls, No. 5 Princeton, No. 7 Kewanee, No. 8 Dixon, No. 10 Geneseo Players to watch: Jamie Altenburg, Dixon sr.; Sydney Arickx, Rock Falls sr.; Taylor Gibson, LaSalle-Peru sr.; Jessa Long, Dixon jr.; Bailey O’Brien, Rock Falls sr.; Courtney Oeder, Princeton jr.; Hailey Schultz, Princeton sr.; Mitrese Smith, Kewanee so.; Stephanie Swanson, Geneseo sr.; Alexa Zimbelman, LaSalle-Peru sr.

Outlook: LaSalle-Peru has the offense and defense to dominate this regional, but Rock Falls is scrappy enough to give the Cavaliers a run for their money. Princeton is solid as usual, and the Duchesses would love nothing more than to pull off a couple of big upsets on their home court.

Favorite: LaSalle-Peru Dark horse: Rock Falls SVM pick: LaSalle-Peru Advancement: Winner advances to Sycamore Sectional vs.

North Boone Regional winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Teams: No. 2 Sterling, No. 3 Kaneland, No. 6 Plano, No. 9 Sandwich, No. 11 Mendota Players to watch: Haylie Barrera, Mendota jr.; Jay Borum, Sterling sr.; Sydney Coselman, Sandwich so.; Rachel Duffy, Plano sr.; Kaylee Martin, Sterling jr.; Mackenzie McMullan, Kaneland sr.; Jessica Weber, Kaneland jr.

Outlook: Sterling is eyeing yet another deep postseason run, and most definitely has the horses to make it happen. With a balanced offense and pesky defense, the Golden Warriors are a heavy favorite to win their fifth regional title in the last 7 years.

Favorite: Sterling Dark horse: Mendota SVM pick: Sterling Advancement: Winner advances to Sycamore Sectional vs.

Boylan Regional winner, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Teams: No. 2 Dakota, No. 3 Fulton, No. 6 Newman, No. 7 Prophetstown, No. 10 Bureau Valley Players to watch: Madalyn DiModica, Dakota jr.; Maddie Fringer, Prophetstown sr.; Camerin Huizenga, Fulton sr.; Sidney Kolb, Bureau Valley sr.; Betsy Leonard, Fulton sr.; Claire Milnes, Prophetstown sr.; Hannah Ryan, Dakota jr.; Cassidy Wilson, Newman so.; Madalyn Wilson, Newman jr.

Outlook: Dakota was the 2A state runner-up last year, but lost its top six hitters and top five blockers from that squad.

The Steamers are a veteran, experienced group, and the Comets have the height and the defense to match up with anybody. Don’t count out the scrappy Prophets, either.

Favorite: Dakota Dark horse: Newman SVM pick: Fulton Advancement: Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs.

Somonauk Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

2A Lena-Winslow Regional When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Teams: No. 1 Lena-Winslow, No. 4 Riverdale, No. 5 Morrison, No. 8 Forreston, No. 9 West Carroll Players to watch: Anna Badtke, West Carroll sr.; Mary Mitton, Riverdale so.; Payton Patrick, Riverdale jr.; Abby Peterson, Forreston sr.; Zoe Siegmeier, Forreston sr.; Emma Sitzmore, Morrison jr.; Allison Stockton, LenaWinslow sr,; Brooke Stralow, Morrison jr.; Kenzie Temperly, Lena-Winslow sr.

Outlook: Le-Win has another 20-win season, but Riverdale and Morrison may have a little bit of a competitive edge against the Panthers. The Mustangs are much improved this year, and the Rams finished third in the Three Rivers. Forreston is coached by Shannon Williams, who coached Dakota to three state final appearances.

Favorite: Lena-Winslow Dark horse: Morrison SVM pick: Lena-Winslow Advancement: Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs.

Oregon Regional winner, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

2A Oregon Regional

1A Indian Creek Regional

1A Erie Regional

When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Teams: No. 2 Keith Country Day, No. 3 Oregon, No. 8 Pecatonica, No. 9 Winnebago, No. 10 South Beloit, No. 11 Rockford Christian Players to watch: Gylian Finch, Oregon so.; Abby O’Rourke, Winnebago so.; Sommer Rhea, Oregon sr.; Sydney Sherman, Keith sr.; Ashley Wehrstein, Keith so,; Reilley Wehrstein, Keith sr.; Hailey Youngren, Winnebago sr.

Outlook: Keith plays up to the 2A ranks by virtue of the IHSA’s newly-enacted success factor, after winning the past three 1A titles.

Oregon is a solid team in a competitive conference, and would love win a regional at the Blackhawk Center.

Favorite: Keith Dark horse: Oregon SVM pick: Keith Advancement: Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs. Lena-Winslow Regional winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Teams: No. 2 Milledgeville, No. 3 AFC, No. 6 Indian Creek, No. 7 Paw Paw, No. 9 Hinckley-Big Rock, No. 11 Mooseheart Players to watch: Courtney Carls, HinckleyBig Rock sr.; Deona Collins, Paw Paw jr.; Josie Diehl, Indian Creek sr.; Cassidy Koning, AFC sr.; Lexi Meurer, AFC jr.; Morgan Smith, Milledgeville sr.; Alex Turner, Indian Creek sr.; Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville so.

Outlook: Milledgeville defeated AFC on Tuesday 25-23, 25-12, and is enjoying one of its best seasons in a decade. The Raiders are always a tough out in the regional.

Indian Creek and Paw Paw played in Little 10 Conference Tournament games Friday, and hope their late-blooming competitive mindsets carry over to the postseason.

Favorite: Milledgeville Dark horse: Indian Creek SVM pick: AFC Advancement: Winner advances to Polo Sectional vs. East Dubuque Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Teams: No. 1 Eastland, No. 4 Erie, No. 5 Amboy, No. 8 Hiawatha, No. 10 Polo Players to watch: Rachel Cobert, Erie sr.; Emily Cox, Erie sr.; Kenzie Dusing, Polo jr.; Makenzie Fink, Eastland jr.; Sydney Guentner, Eastland sr.; Hallie Nauman, Amboy jr.; Kristen Hoffman, Hiawatha sr.; Vivian O’Laughlin, Amboy sr.; Paige Peterson, Polo sr.

Outlook: Eastland brings back everyone from last year’s sectional finalist, and the Cougars want to send retiring coach Kristy Pierce with a few more wins to add to her fourth-best total in IHSA history. Cobert does it all for Erie, and could carry the Cardinals to a couple of big wins – and Nauman serves the same role for Amboy.

Favorite: Eastland Dark horse: Erie SVM pick: Eastland Advancement: Winner advances to Polo Sectional vs. Aquin Regional winner, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3

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Never one to take the spotlight away from her kids, Pierce’s desire to get back to state is only because she feels there’s no better way for this group of girls to finish up than with the chance to play on the biggest stage.

“They deserve it; they just have to go out and earn it – and they’ve been working hard to earn it,” Pierce said. “We’ve talked about it since summer started, and it’s what they really, really want – and

it’s what I want for them.

I think it would be a very special experience for them.”

Pierce strongly believes this team has all the necessary tools to make a run, and for good reason.

The Cougars (33-1-1, 13-0 NUIC Northwest) did not lose one player to graduation from last year’s team that won the program’s 18th regional title before running into eventual 1A state champion Keith Country Day in the River Ridge Sectional final.

But that title added a success multiplier for

Keith Country Day, who will spend this postseason in 2A. “We’re such a close-knit team because of that,” senior libero Mackenzie “Bubby” Doubler said, “and having everybody come back just gives us that much more motivation. We’re hoping we can keep building on everything we’ve been doing so we can make our dream of the state tournament a reality.”

“Losing last year, that really stunk,” Fink added. “But it was really good that we all played together last year, and

it’s pretty awesome to see what we’ve been able to do with 2 years with the exact same team.”

The experience factor is what really has the Cougars thinking big.

Instead of just having a few seniors who were around for last year’s regional title, they have a full team who has been there, done that.

“That means a lot,” Larak said, “because we know what it takes to win in the postseason.

We’re going in as a very positive team, and we’re going to do whatever we

can to achieve the goal we’ve had throughout this whole season.”

But Pierce has seen this team grow even more since last season’s end came a bit too soon for their liking.

“They’re way more mature than they were last year – they grew up a lot almost overnight – and their level of play has far exceeded where I thought they would be this year,” Pierce said.

“That’s just due to their determination and maturity and togetherness. It’s been great to watch them develop.”

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TY’S THREE TO WATCH

Big Ten West Conf. Overall Iowa 3-0 7-0 Wisconsin 2-1 5-2 Illinois 1-1 4-2 Northwestern 1-2 5-2 Minnesota 1-2 4-3 Nebraska 1-2 3-4 Purdue 0-3 1-6 Saturday’s games • Northwestern at Nebraska, 11 a.m.

• Wisconsin at Illinois, 2:30 p.m.

Big Ten East Conf. Overall Michigan St. 3-0 7-0 Ohio St. 3-0 7-0 Michigan 2-1 5-2 Penn St. 2-1 5-2 Rutgers 1-2 3-3 Maryland 0-2 2-4 Indiana 0-3 4-3 Saturday’s games • Penn St. at Maryland, 2:30 p.m.

• Indiana at Michigan St., 2:30 p.m.

• Ohio St. at Rutgers, 7 p.m.

MAC West Conf. Overall Toledo 3-0 6-0 W. Michigan 2-0 3-3 N. Illinois 2-1 4-3 Cent. Michigan 2-1 3-4 Ball St. 1-2 2-5 E. Michigan 0-3 1-6 Saturday’s games • Miami (Ohio) at W. Michigan, 1 p.m.

• Toledo at UMass, 2 p.m.

• Cent. Michigan at Ball St., 2 p.m.

• E. Michigan at N. Illinois, 2:30 p.m.

Big 12 Conf. Overall TCU 4-0 7-0 Baylor 3-0 6-0 Oklahoma St. 3-0 6-0 Oklahoma 2-1 5-1 Texas Tech 2-2 5-2 Iowa St. 1-2 2-4 Texas 1-2 2-4 Kansas St. 0-3 3-3 W. Virginia 0-3 3-3 Kansas 0-3 0-6 Saturday’s games • Iowa St. at Baylor, 11 a.m.

• Kansas St. at Texas, 11 a.m.

• Texas Tech at Oklahoma, 2:30 p.m.

• Kansas at Oklahoma St., 2:30 p.m.

SEC

East Conf. Overall Florida 4-1 6-1 Georgia 3-2 5-2 Kentucky 2-2 4-2 Tennessee 1-2 3-3 Missouri 1-3 4-3 S. Carolina 1-4 3-4 Vanderbilt 0-3 2-4 West Conf. Overall LSU 4-0 6-0 Alabama 3-1 6-1 Texas A&M 2-1 5-1 Mississippi 2-1 5-2 Mississippi St. 1-2 5-2 Auburn 1-2 4-2 Arkansas 1-2 2-4 Saturday’s games • Auburn at Arkansas, 11 a.m.

• Tennessee at Alabama, 2:30 p.m.

• Missouri at Vanderbilt, 3 p.m.

• Texas A&M at Mississippi, 6 p.m.

• W. Kentucky at LSU, 6 p.m.

• Kentucky at Mississippi St., 6:30 p.m.

Pac-12

North Conf. Overall Stanford 4-0 5-1 Washington St. 2-1 4-2 California 2-2 5-2 Oregon 2-2 4-3 Washington 1-2 3-3 Oregon St. 0-3 2-4 South Conf. Overall Utah 3-0 6-0 Arizona 2-2 5-2 UCLA 2-2 5-2 Arizona St. 2-2 4-3 USC 1-2 3-3 Colorado 0-3 3-4 Thursday’s result • UCLA 40, California 24 Saturday’s games • Washington St. at Arizona, 3 p.m.

• Utah at USC, 6:30 p.m.

• Colorado at Oregon St., 9:30 p.m.

• Washington at Stanford, 9:30 p.m.

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No. 3 Utah at USC

When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum TV: Fox Line: USC by 3½ What’s up: The Utes are the thirdranked team in the country, and hit the road to play a Trojan team that is still adjusting to an interim head coach – and Utah is the underdog? Look for a heavy dose of offense in this game – Utah on the ground and USC through the air – in yet another Pac-12 game that will be a mystery until the game is over.

My pick: Utah 45-34

No. 15 Texas A&M at No. 24 Mississippi

When: 6 p.m. Saturday Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford TV: ESPN Line: Mississippi by 5 What’s up: The Aggies have shown consistency on both sides of the ball, while the Rebels have already been on a roller-coaster ride this season. Even without the benefit of its 12th Man home crowd, A&M will have a good chance at an SEC West road win – depending on which Mississippi team shows up.

My pick: Texas A&M 38-31

Texas Tech at No. 17 Oklahoma

When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Gaylord Family Stadium, Norman TV: ESPN2 Line: Oklahoma by 14 What’s up: The Sooners took out their frustrations from a loss to rival Texas 2 weeks ago with a rout of what had been a solid-looking Kansas State squad last Saturday. The Red Raiders have already seen Big 12 favorites TCU and Baylor, so they should have solid experience if this one turns into a shootout – which it most likely will.

My pick: Oklahoma 48-28

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Scoring in bunches Bouagnon becoming NIU’s top offensive threat

BY JESSE SEVERSON jseverson@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – Northern Illinois running back Joel Bouagnon can’t stop scoring touchdowns.

The junior back has flourished in the starting role for the Huskies, and is third in the nation and first in the Mid-American Conference in rushing scores with a strong combination of goal-line touchdowns and big plays.

“That’s a complete package,” Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey said. “I think that Joel has a good knack for getting the tough yards and his vision – when the big one’s there, he can take it.”

The Huskies’ leading rusher comes into Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan with 144 rushes for 725 yards and 13 touchdowns. Those numbers in seven games this season exceeds those Bouagnon put up in 14 games in 2014, where he had 113 carries for 655 yards and five touchdowns as a backup.

“The thing about Joel, he does exactly what you coach him to do,” Northern Illinois running back coach Kelton Copeland said. “If you coach him to take a six-inch step, he’s going to take a six-inch step. That’s a big part of why he’s successful. He fits our system so well.”

Of his 13 touchdowns this season, seven have come on runs of three yards or fewer.

However, in the 45-12 win at Miami (Ohio), Bouagnon had two touchdowns on 22-yard runs and added another score on a career-high 53-yard carry. He also had a 29-yard touchdown in the season opener against UNLV.

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Northern Illinois running back Joel Bouagnon has scored 13 touchdowns this season, which is third in the nation behind LSU star running back Leonard Fournette and Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr., both of whom have 14.

The 13 touchdowns put him at third in the NCAA – behind LSU star running back Leonard Fournette and Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr., both of whom have 14.

“Getting the more bulk of the carries,” Bouagnon said of the difference this year. “I was behind Cam [Stingily] last year so just getting the bulk of the carries is big.

When you’re No. 2, you’re waiting to get your play here and there. When you’re getting ready for a game, it’s a little different, too, because there’s more responsibility on your shoulders.”

Copeland said that with the run-oriented offense that Northern Illinois runs, the 6-foot-2, 226-pounder from Aurora has been a perfect fit in the backfield.

“Everybody who watches Huskie football knows we’re going to run the ball,” Cope-

land said. “That’s what we do and that’s how we win games.

Your tailback is going to take the load of that run game.

He’s a guy, whether it’s three yards and a cloud of dust or, boom, knock off a big one for 40, 50, 60 yards, he’s able to do both.”

Copeland also credits Bouagnon’s even-keel personality, being able to not get too high or too low, with the Huskies (4-3 overall, 2-1 in Mid-American Conference) bouncing back after a three-game losing streak earlier in the year.

Entering the season, Bouagnon’s career-high in rushing yards in a game was 97 in a lopsided win over Presbyterian in the 2014 opener. So far this year, he’s cracked more than 100 yards in four of the Huskies’ seven games – including three straight. He’s also scored multiple touchdowns in five games.

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Things to keep an eye on when Wisconsin faces Illinois: Will he play?: This might be the week that Wisconsin running back Corey Clement returns from hernia surgery. Clement was expected to be Wisconsin’s next big back this season, but hasn’t played since the opener against Alabama.

Starting in his place, Dare Ogunbowale has 498 yards and four touchdowns on 95 carries. Coach Paul Chryst wasn’t sure about Clement’s availability against the Illini and

added: “He’s not a magic potion, either, ‘Corey’s back, all things are cured.’”

Injured Illini: Illinois will be without its top back, too. Josh Ferguson injured his right shoulder early against Nebraska and, after missing the Iowa game, will not play against the Badgers.

Without him, the Illini are pencilthin at running back.

Freshman Ke’Shawn Vaughn is getting the bulk of the carries.

Vaughn has 407 yards and three touchdowns on 95 carries.

Interim coach Bill Cubit says Vaughn is on the way to becoming a good back, but isn’t there.

Badger air: Without

Melvin Gordon in the backfield this season, Wisconsin has passed more this season. The Badgers are averaging 251 passing yards a game, fourth in the Big Ten. “I knew we would have to throw it a little more,” quarterback Joel Stave said. “We’d have to be more balanced.”

Stop the run: Even with more emphasis on the pass, Illinois linebacker T.J. Neal expects to see plenty of Wisconsin’s ground game. And he says Illinois needs to avoid a repeat of what happened late in the 29-20 loss at Iowa. The Hawkeyes chewed up almost half the fourth quarter on a 13-play drive that

included 11 rushes and ground down an Illini defense that still lacks depth.

“Our bodies were hurting,” Neal said.

“Someone on defense has just got to make a play. We’ve got to get a three-and-out, we’ve got to get off the football field.”

Earned respect:

Badgers quarterback Joel Stave will be shooting for his fourth win over an Illini team that’s often been outmanned against Wisconsin. But this season Illinois is already two-thirds of the way to bowl eligibility with six games to go, and all that after coach Tim Beckman was fired a week before the opener.

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LINE O/U Saturday at N. Illinois 28 67½ Cent. Michigan 7½ 56 Toledo 14 62 Bowling Green 14 58½ Ohio 2½ 53½ Pittsburgh 7 48½ at Michigan St. 16½ 62 Clemson 7 55 NC State 9½ 46 Missouri 2½ 34½ at W. Michigan 26 55½ at Navy 23½ 55 at Boise St. 35 56½ at Air Force 17 56 at Marshall 29 60½ at Southern Cal 3½ 59½ at Stanford OFF OFF at Alabama 15 53 at Texas 6½ 50 at Mississippi 5 64½ at N. Carolina 17½ 61 at Nebraska 7 51 Wisconsin 6 45½ at Virginia Tech 3 43 Louisiana-Monroe 1½ 61 Houston 21½ 56½ at Oregon St. 2 60 at Baylor 37 78 Penn St. 6½ 46½ at Rice 7½ 55½ Southern Miss.

16 64 at Louisville 7½ 37 at Louisiana Tech 7 64½ at Cincinnati 12½ 58 at S. Florida 13½ 59 at Texas St. 3 66½ at FIU 13 51½ at Mississippi St. 11½ 55 at Arkansas 6 51 at Oklahoma 14 73½ at Oklahoma St. 34 58½ Florida St. 6½ 56½ Ohio St. 21 63½ at LSU 15½ 66½ FAU 5½ 56½ at New Mexico St. OFF OFF at San Jose St. 7½ 58 at Nevada 7 51 at Arizona 7½ 74

UNDERDOG E. Michigan at Ball St. at UMass at Kent St. at Buffalo at Syracuse Indiana at Miami at Wake Forest at Vanderbilt Miami (Ohio) Tulane Wyoming Fresno St. North Texas Utah Washington Tennessee Kansas St. Texas A&M Virginia Northwestern at Illinois Duke at Idaho at UCF Colorado Iowa St. at Maryland Army at Charlotte Boston College Middle Tennessee UConn SMU South Alabama Old Dominion Kentucky Auburn Texas Tech Kansas at Georgia Tech at Rutgers W. Kentucky at UTEP Troy New Mexico Hawaii Washington St.

TOP 25 POLLS AP Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Ohio St. (28) 7-0 1,428 1 2. Baylor (12) 6-0 1,416 2 3. Utah (16) 6-0 1,362 4 4. TCU (3) 7-0 1,338 3 5. LSU (1) 6-0 1,306 6 6. Clemson (1) 6-0 1,252 5 7. Michigan St. 7-0 1,202 7 8. Alabama 6-1 1,133 10 9. Florida St. 6-0 1,041 11 10. Stanford 5-1 917 15 11. Notre Dame 6-1 898 14 12. Iowa 7-0 820 17 13. Florida 6-1 785 8 14. Oklahoma St. 6-0 735 16 15. Michigan 5-2 614 12 15. Texas A&M 5-1 614 9 17. Oklahoma 5-1 565 19 18. Memphis 6-0 554 NR 19. Toledo 6-0 346 22 20. California 5-1 337 23 21. Houston 6-0 318 24 22. Temple 6-0 217 NR 23. Duke 5-1 211 25 24. Mississippi 5-2 158 13 25. Pittsburgh 5-1 73 NR Others receiving votes: Mississippi St. 63, BYU 21, UCLA 18, North Carolina 17, Texas Tech 14, Georgia 12, W. Kentucky 11, Arizona St. 10, Wisconsin 8, Utah St. 7, Northwestern 4.

Amway Coaches Top 25 Record Pts Pv 1. Ohio State (45) 7-0 1547 1 2. Baylor (12) 6-0 1488 2 3. TCU (4) 7-0 1417 3 4. Michigan State 7-0 1334 4 5. LSU (1) 6-0 1324 5 6. Clemson 6-0 1271 6 7. Utah (1) 6-0 1258 7 8. Alabama 6-1 1123 9 9. Florida State 6-0 1111 8 10. Notre Dame 6-1 924 13 11. Stanford 5-1 898 16 12. Oklahoma State 6-0 839 15 13. Iowa 7-0 833 17 14. Florida 6-1 751 11 15. Oklahoma 5-1 665 19 16. Texas A&M 5-1 623 10 17. Memphis 6-0 544 22 17. Michigan 5-2 544 14 19. California 5-1 370 23 20. Toledo 6-0 322 25 21. Duke 5-1 305 24 22. Houston 6-0 289 NR 23. Mississippi 5-2 201 12 24. Temple 6-0 163 NR 25. Georgia 5-2 95 NR Others receiving votes: Mississippi State 38; Wisconsin 37; Pittsburgh 32; North Carolina 30; UCLA 30; Texas Tech 14; Brigham Young 9; Navy 9; Illinois 5; Oregon 5; Utah State 5; Washington State 5; Western Kentucky 5; Northwestern 4; Marshall 3; Arizona 2; Boise State 2; Bowling Green 1.

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MLB

FRIDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys soccer Postseason pairings 2A Belvidere Regional Tuesday’s results • No. 2 Sterling 4, Prairie Ridge 3, OT • No. 3 Belvidere 8, No. 7 Marengo 1 Friday’s result • Championship, Sterling 4, Belvidere 3 Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Boylan Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 2A Boylan Regional Saturday’s match • Freeport 2, Rochelle 0 Tuesday’s results • No. 1 Boylan 3, Rochelle 2 • No. 4 Crystal Lake Central 2, No. 5 Dixon 1 Today’s match • Championship, Boylan 4 Crystal Lake Central 0 Winner advances to Hampshire Sectional vs. Belvidere Regional winner, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 1A Aurora Central Catholic Sectional Tuesday’s results • Keith Country Day 9, Elgin Academy 1 • Oregon 5, Hinckley-Big Rock 0 Saturday’s match • Championship, Keith Country Day vs.

Oregon, 3

Volleyball Postseason pairings

Class 3A

Dixon Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 7 Kewanee vs. No. 8 Dixon, 6 • No. 5 Princeton vs. No. 10 Geneseo, 7 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 1 LaSalle-Peru vs. Kewanee/Dixon, 6 • No. 4 Rock Falls vs. Princeton/Geneseo, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner to Sycamore Sectional vs. North Boone Regional winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Plano Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 9 Sandwich vs. No. 11 Mendota, 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 2 Sterling vs. Sandwich/Mendota, 6 • No. 3 Kaneland vs. No. 6 Plano, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Sycamore Sectional vs. Boylan Regional winner, 7, Tuesday, Nov. 3

Class 2A

Newman Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 7 Prophetstown vs. No. 10 Bureau Valley, 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 2 Dakota vs. Prophetstown/Bureau Valley, 6 • No. 3 Fulton vs. No. 6 Newman, 7 Thursday, Oct. 27 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs.

Somonauk Regional winner, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Lena-Winslow Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 8 Forreston vs. No. 9 West Carroll, 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 1 Lena-Winslow vs. Forreston/West Carroll, 6 • No. 4 Riverdale vs. No. 5 Morrison, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs.

Oregon Regional winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Oregon Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 9 Winnebago vs. No. 10 South Beloit, 6 • No. 8 Pecatonica vs. No. 11 Rockford Christian, 7 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 2 Keith Country Day vs. Winnebago/ South Beloit, 6 • No. 3 Oregon vs. Pecatonica/Rockford Christian, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Fulton Sectional vs.

Lena-Winslow Regiona winner, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3

Class 1A

Indian Creek Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 7 Paw Paw vs. No. 9 Hinckley-Big Rock, 6 • No. 6 Indian Creek vs. No. 11 Mooseheart, 7 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 2 Milledgeville vs. Paw Paw/HinckleyBig Rock, 6 • No. 3 AFC vs. Indian Creek/Mooseheart, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances to Polo Sectional vs. East Dubuque Regional winner, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 Erie Regional Monday, Oct. 26 • No. 8 Hiawatha vs. No. 10 Polo, 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27 • No. 1 Eastland vs. Hiawatha/Polo, 6 • No. 4 Erie vs. No. 5 Amboy, 7 Thursday, Oct. 29 • Championship, 6 Winner advances Polo Sectional vs. Aquin Regional winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

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

East L T Pct PF PA 0 0 1.000 183 103 1 0 .800 129 75 3 0 .500 145 139 3 0 .400 103 111 South W L T Pct PF PA 3 3 0 .500 126 147 2 4 0 .333 128 155 1 4 0 .200 112 129 1 5 0 .167 113 176 North W L T Pct PF PA 6 0 0 1.000 182 122 4 2 0 .667 145 108 2 4 0 .333 141 158 1 5 0 .167 143 162 West W L T Pct PF PA 6 0 0 1.000 139 102 2 3 0 .400 107 124 2 4 0 .333 136 161 1 5 0 .167 127 159

W 5 4 3 2

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

East L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 3 0 .500 144 110 N.Y. Giants 3 0 .500 139 136 Dallas 3 0 .400 101 131 Washington 4 0 .333 117 138 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 5 0 0 1.000 135 94 Atlanta 5 1 0 .833 183 143 Tampa Bay 2 3 0 .400 110 148 New Orleans 2 4 0 .333 134 164 North W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 6 0 0 1.000 164 101 Minnesota 3 2 0 .600 96 83 Chicago 2 4 0 .333 120 179 Detroit 1 5 0 .167 120 172 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 4 2 0 .667 203 115 Seattle 3 4 0 .429 154 128 St. Louis 2 3 0 .400 84 113 San Francisco 2 5 0 .286 103 180 Thursday’s game Seattle 20, San Francisco 3 Sunday’s games Buffalo vs. Jacksonville, at London, 8:30 a.m.

Atlanta at Tennessee, noon Pittsburgh at Kansas City, noon Cleveland at St. Louis, noon Tampa Bay at Washington, noon Minnesota at Detroit, noon Houston at Miami, noon New Orleans at Indianapolis, noon N.Y. Jets at New England, noon Oakland at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Green Bay Monday’s game Baltimore at Arizona, 7:30 p.m.

W 3 3 2 2

MLB LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by FS1 Kansas City 3, Toronto 2 Friday, Oct. 16: Kansas City 5, Toronto 0 Saturday, Oct. 17: K.C. 6, Toronto 3 Monday’s result: Toronto 11, K.C. 8 Tuesday’s result: Kansas City 14, Toronto 2 Wednesday’s result: Toronto 7, Royals 1 Today’s game: Toronto at Kansas City, 7:07 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 24: Toronto at Kansas City, 7:07 p.m.

National League All games televised by TBS New York 4, Chicago 0 Saturday, Oct. 17: New York 4, Chicago 2 Sunday, Oct. 18: New York 4, Chicago 1 Tuesday’s result: New York 5, Chicago 2 Wednesday’s result: New York 8, Cubs 3

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 8 0 0 16 30 Tampa Bay 4 2 1 9 23 Ottawa 3 2 2 8 23 Florida 3 3 1 7 20 Boston 3 3 1 7 27 Detroit 3 3 0 6 16 Toronto 1 3 2 4 13 Buffalo 2 5 0 4 13 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Rangers 5 2 1 11 22 Washington 5 1 0 10 22 N.Y. Islanders 4 2 1 9 24 Philadelphia 3 2 1 7 13 New Jersey 3 3 1 7 16 Pittsburgh 3 4 0 6 11 Carolina 2 4 0 4 12 Columbus 0 8 0 0 15

GA 9 20 22 15 29 16 19 22 GA 16 14 20 16 20 15 17 37

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 6 1 0 12 25 15 Nashville 6 1 0 12 24 14 St. Louis 5 2 0 10 21 17 Minnesota 4 1 1 9 17 17 Winnipeg 4 2 0 8 20 13 Chicago 4 3 0 8 17 16 Colorado 2 3 1 5 16 17 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 4 3 0 8 18 16 Vancouver 3 2 2 8 18 14 Arizona 3 3 1 7 19 18 Los Angeles 3 3 0 6 10 15 Edmonton 3 4 0 6 15 17 Anaheim 1 4 1 3 6 17 Calgary 1 5 0 2 12 25 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s results Montreal 7, Buffalo 2 Boston 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, late Detroit at Calgary, late Washington at Edmonton, late Carolina at Los Angeles, late Saturday’s games Anaheim at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Montreal, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

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

N.Y. Islanders at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Florida at Dallas, 7 p.m.

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

Columbus at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Carolina at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games Minnesota at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

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

Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

NBA preseason EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 4 1 .800 Toronto 5 2 .714 New York 3 2 .600 Brooklyn 2 3 .400 Philadelphia 2 5 .286 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 7 1 .875 Orlando 5 2 .714 Atlanta 4 3 .571 Miami 4 4 .500 Washington 3 3 .500 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 5 2 .714 Chicago 4 4 .500 Detroit 3 5 .375 Milwaukee 2 4 .333 Cleveland 1 6 .143

GB — — 1 2 3 GB — 1½ 2½ 3 3 GB — 1½ 2½ 2½ 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 5 1 .833 Houston 3 4 .429 New Orleans 3 4 .429 San Antonio 1 4 .200 Dallas 0 7 .000 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 4 1 .800 Denver 4 3 .571 Portland 3 4 .429 Utah 3 4 .429 Minnesota 2 5 .286 Pacific Division W L Pct Sacramento 5 1 .833 Phoenix 4 2 .667 L.A. Clippers 3 3 .500 Golden State 3 4 .429 L.A. Lakers 2 5 .286

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GB — 2½ 2½ 3½ 5½ GB — 1 2 2 3 GB — 1 2 2½ 3½

Friday’s results Orlando 86, Memphis 76 Boston 81, Philadelphia 65 Toronto 92, Washington 82 Detroit 115, Atlanta 87 Chicago 103, Dallas 102 New Orleans 93, Miami 90 Minnesota 112, Milwaukee 108 Houston at San Antonio, late Saturday’s games No games scheduled Friday’s box score

BULLS 103, MAVERICKS 102 DALLAS (102) Matthews 3-6 0-0 7, Nowitzki 7-14 4-4 19, Pachulia 5-9 2-2 12, Felton 3-6 0-0 6, Williams 1-4 4-4 6, Powell 2-8 10-12 14, Barea 2-7 0-0 5, Harris 3-4 0-0 6, Villanueva 2-9 0-0 5, Evans 1-3 0-0 2, Jenkins 5-11 1-1 13, Anderson 3-6 0-0 6, Mejri 0-1 1-2 1, Wilson 0-0 0-0 0, Ashley 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 37-88 22-25 102.

CHICAGO (103) Snell 5-12 1-2 14, Mirotic 4-6 5-6 14, Gasol 4-9 2-4 11, Hinrich 1-5 0-0 2, Butler 2-7 0-0 4, Rose 4-6 0-1 8, McDermott 2-10 0-0 5, Noah 3-5 2-2 8, Gibson 7-9 2-2 16, Moore 5-10 0-0 11, Brooks 1-8 0-0 3, Portis 2-4 0-0 5, Felicio 1-1 0-0 2.

Totals 41-92 12-17 103.

Dallas 28 25 24 25—102 Chicago 32 17 25 29—103 3-Point Goals–Dallas 6-18 (Jenkins 2-3, Matthews 1-2, Barea 1-2, Nowitzki 1-3, Villanueva 1-3, Anderson 0-1, Evans 0-2, Williams 0-2), Chicago 9-25 (Snell 3-5, Portis 1-1, Gasol 1-2, Mirotic 1-2, Brooks 1-4, Moore 1-4, McDermott 1-4, Rose 0-1, Hinrich 0-2).

Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Dallas 54 (Powell 11), Chicago 56 (Noah 10). Assists– Dallas 25 (Barea 6), Chicago 25 (Butler 6).

Total Fouls–Dallas 16, Chicago 20.

Transactions BASEBALL American League SEATTLE MARINERS — Named Scott Servais manager.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Reinstated 3B Christian Villanueva; 2B Arismendy Alcantara and Addison Russell; 2B Jonathan Herrera; RHPs Neil Ramirez, Jason Motte, Yoervis Medina, Tommy Hunter, Dan Haren, Carl Edwards Jr. and Dallas Beeler; LHPs Zac Rosscup and Eric Jokisch; C Taylor Teagarden; and OF Matt Szczur.

Epstein has earned payday C

ongratulations go out to Theo Epstein next week on the 10-year anniversary of his escape from Fenway Park in a gorilla suit.

It happened on Halloween 2005, shortly after the Red Sox lost their division series to the White Sox, and 1 year after they won their first World Series in 86 years.

Epstein grew disgusted with his boss and decided to quit his dream job as Red Sox general manager.

The media didn’t realize at the time that Epstein had dressed up in a gorilla suit and gotten away in a car to escape the throng of reporters waiting for a comment.

The Boston Globe reported the next day that “issues of respect and control between Epstein and CEO/ president Larry Lucchino could not be overcome, ultimately leading Epstein, 31, to reject the club’s 3-year, $4.5 million offer and give up what might well have been the only job he ever wanted.”

Of course, Epstein eventually returned that winter and won another title in Boston before making a more conventional exit after a Red Sox collapse in 2011.

Funny, how life works.

Ten years after the gorilla suit episode, Epstein probably will be trick-or-treating with his kids in his North Side neighborhood, happier than ever in a job he probably never envisioned for himself in 2005. His Cubs were one of the best stories

coming years, with more ad signage and more sponsors.

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Tony Diaz added a goal and two assists, Patrick Nelsen scored in the first half, and Santana Trujillo and Carter Gearing also assisted on goals for the Warriors.

Sterling came out aggressive from the start, a different mindset than in Tuesday’s semifinal win, which featured Gallardo’s heart-stopping goal with 8.4 seconds left in overtime to get the victory.

Nobody epitomized the aggressive, attacking style more than goalie James Roddy, who made five saves on 10 Belvidere shots. Roddy snuffed out two first-half scoring chances by coming out of the goal and beating Bucs players to the ball.

“Our coaches told us that we had to be aggressive, especially me,” Roddy said. “With as wet as it was, the ball was going to skip, and it was going to be tough for the defense to react. It was my job to clean up anything that got behind them, and I think that instilled in all of the guys to just go after the ball as hard as they can every time.”

Gallardo opened the scoring 5:11 into the match, taking a Diaz pass through a pair of Belvidere defenders after a misplay a bit farther out.

The Bucs (16-7-2) tied it up at the 28:04 mark off a ricochet play, but Nelsen answered 8 minutes later when he punched a low pass past Belvidere keeper Edgar Gomez on a breakaway after chasing down a long pass with 20:16 left before halftime.

But that lead lasted 2:12, as Jose Mancillas scored into an open net after Roddy went after a header by one of Mancillas’ teammates.

It was Gallardo who

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Sterling’s Sebastian Uresti (left) collides with a Belvidere player during Friday’s 2A Belvidere Regional championship game. The Golden Warriors won 4-3. struck again, this time 9:39 into the second half. Diaz dribbled deep into the side of the box, then put a perfect pass on Gallardo’s toe for an easy goal.

Diaz then tracked down a pass and dribbled about 10 yards between a pair of defenders before booting it past Gomez for a 4-2 lead with 22:36 to play.

“It was pretty evenly matched out there, but Sterling took advantage of their opportunities and we simply didn’t,” Belvidere coach Jimmy Ivacic said. “We had plenty of opportunities,

especially in the first half, and we should’ve scored more than we did. But we made a lot of defensive mistakes, and it felt like we kind of quit in the second half after they took the lead.”

Belvidere added a desperation goal with 2:23 left. Roddy chased down a loose ball, but the Bucs beat him to it. A Sterling defender headed way the first shot, but the ball went straight up in the air and came down on the thigh of Belvidere’s Jaime Flores for an easy goal.

But the Bucs’ last-ditch effort came up short, as a direct kick with 2.7 seconds left in the Sterling end was deflected away as the final siren sounded.

“I felt very good, very confident coming into this match, and had a very good feeling today,” Sterling coach Brian Cebula said. “We had a great day of practice [Thursday], and when we broke it out of the pregame huddle, the guys had a lot of energy and were really fired up and ready to get this done.”

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DIXON 2 Br,1 Bath, 3 city lots, Well and septic. As is. $29,999.

402 Eells- Dixon.

779-861-0806

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

NEW TODAY Real Estate Auction Nominal Opening Bid: $25,000 929 N. Brinton Ave, Dixon, IL 4BR, 2BA 2,100sf+/- Open to the Public: 1-4pm Sun. Oct. 25 and 2hrs before auction Auctions: 4PM Fri., Nov. 6 on site Visit williams auction.com or call 800.982.0425 Bid live from anywhere at auctionnetwork.com!

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STERLING 3BR project house, 401 W 6th St. $20k 815-718-5488

OPEN HOUSES

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Open House Sunday, Oct. 25th 12 – 3 923 Logan Ave Very affordable 3 BR, story & half home, 2 garages & on 2 lots and fenced in yard.

Good starter home or rental property.

Asking $49,500.

Price is Negotiable.

Inquiries call 815441-7565 or 815973-4610

MOBILE HOMES 230

3BR 1½ BA, 2 car garage. As is. $20,000 108 N 2nd St. Harmon IL 309-669-9892

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305

MOBILE HOMES

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Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

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

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AMBOY Nice 2BR w/ appls. $490mo. + lease & dep. 815-716-0123

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

DIXON Newer 2 BR, apartment Fieldstone area: W/D hookup, appls. incl.

Fireplace, garage w/ opener. $625 mo., $500 dep. 960 sq. ft.

815-626-1431 or 815-631-5855 1 BR, appl. furn., no pets, $350 plus dep. 815-973-1965 2 Bedroom 1004 Idlewild Dr. Freshly painted, no pets, no smoking $560 mo. 309-645-3361 2BR. Lower $475/ mo. All util. but elec: heat, water, garb. incl.

Pets welcome w/$50 dep. 815-994-0755

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DIXON MANOR APT- 2BR, 1 BA., CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN, SECURITY BLDG, HARDWOOD FLOORS, HEAT, WATER INCLUDED. CLEAN, QUIET. CALL FOR INFO & SHOWING-ERICK; 815-7395806

2BR Duplex, no pets. W/D hookup, refrigerator, stove. $500/mo plus dep.

Call 815-625-9638.

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

Central air, good location. Laundry hookup. (815)6261130.

Lg. 2BR, $550/mo. plus dep. SE Dixon 815-757-2132.

SM. UPPER 1 BR, stove & refrig. furnished. No pets. $300 mo. + dep.

815-973-9020.

XL 1BR- $500 Free water, garbage & heat.

Pets welcome.

815-751-3295

HARMON Half off 1st month's rent!

Large 2 BR $475 Pets OK. Sec. 8 is OK. Harmon, IL 815-562-7368

MILLEDGEVILLE Nice 1BR, Applcs. $350/mo. No smoking . 815-718-5488

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2BR, laundry H/U. $500/mo. + $500/ dep. NO PETS! Call 815-499-7430.

2BR, stove, refrig., A/C, garage. W/D. $500/mo. + dep.

563-613-1756 or 815-438-2690.

Newly remodeled clean, quiet 1BR. $385/mo. + dep.

815-718-9316.

Newly remodeled, 1BR stove, refrig., water, $425/mo. + No pets. dep.

815-441-0984.

STERLING

2 Bedroom Great Location

495

No Security Deposit Required

ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 2BR Apt. $500/mo.

815-499-7448

Call Me 2-Rent 815)632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431

Garages Available Next to

ALDI in Sterling

1-815-414-2288

1 BR Apts.

No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

2 BR for $500

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 2 BR., clean, QUIET. 641-777-7261

2BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty 3BR Duplex, 1002 ½ 4th Ave. Stove, refrig. No pets. $565 + dep.

815-716-1632.

Nice clean 2BR located at 303 ½ 14th Ave. Asking $525/ mo. + $525 dep.

Call 815-626-7257 or 815-718-0257.

Room for Rent. All utilities incl. + wifi Starting at $75/wk. + dep. Call or text 815-716-6150.

Small 2BR upper Duplex, stove, refrig., water, sewer furn. No pets, no Sec. 8. Rental refs. req. $450/mo. + dep. 815-718-9858

WOOSUNG 3BR apt. 600 Griswold Ave. (Woosung is the town to Dixon). next Newly renovated and new appliances. No pets. $525/ mo. Sec. dep. req. Call Matt 310-750-5663

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CHADWICK 3BR New siding windows roof & C/A. No pets. $575 /mo. 815-499-1793

DIXON 2BR, garage, C/A, porch enclosed $565/mo. incl.

Garbage 815-9739641

MORRISON 3BR Home632 E. Lincolnway $700/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

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POLO 2BR furnished home for rent, with garage. $600 per month.

815-5902681

ROCK FALLS 2BR home, bsmt., nice yard. No pets, no Sec. 8. Rental ref. req. $500/mo + dep. 815-718-9858 2BR Ranch, no garage, $500/mo. + dep., ref. no pets. 1210 W. 17th St. 815-499-0288 3BR 1½ BA, 1 car garage, $650/mo. +dep. + lease, no utilities, no pets.

815-625-5137 or 815-499-7879 3BR garage, w/d, $595 + dep. No Pets 815-631-6678 3BR Ranch, w/ finbasement ished H/W floors. $675 + dep. 815-440-8574 3BR, No Pets, garage, 815-6250624 Cute 2BR, yard, C/A, Why Rent?™ 604 Avenue D $568/mo.

815-878-7399 Well cared for 2 story country home 3BR, 1 ½ ba. No smoking, no pets.

815-622-0002.

STERLING 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043 2BR., 1BA garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

3BR house w/ den & garage, $850/ mo. 815-626-2470 3BR with attached garage. $575/mo. + utilities. Call 815718-0021.

Seeking a roommate to share a big furnished 2BR house in the heart of Sterling. Has big yard and a big wrap porch. around $500/mo. Free utilities, cable & wifi !!!

815-213-3456

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Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

815-626-8790

LOTS FOR RENT

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2 cemetery lots located at Garden of Faith Chapel Hill Memorial Park 714 Section S. 1 & 2 asking $1500 & transfer fee applies 928-715-7576

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624

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Sat. & Sun. 8-5 608 Grace Ave. Moving & Daycare Business Closing SALE!!

No reasonable offer refused.

Too many things to list.

Open Rain or Shine no matter what temp.! Everything Must Go!!

FRI. & SAT., 10-6 IN-HOME LIVING ESTATE TAG SALE OF Donald Floming of Erie, IL., 605 8th Ave. ERIE, IL, 61250 3 STORY HOUSE FULL! Must go to the bare walls.

Most all vintage & antique. 2 bedroom sets, living room furniture, antique tables & chairs, lots of furniture, collector bottles, dolls, jewelry, collections, glass, Christmas, kitchen full! Lots of unusual items, rider mower, tools. Too much to list. Worth the trip!

(Don owned Dons Tap in Erie) Directions, info, and 100 pics on estatesales.net Sale assisted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales & Services 815-590-7021

AMBOY GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat., 9-6 1318 Franklin Rd. between Amboy & Franklin Grove Collectibles, truck topper & truck tool boxes, furniture, antique chairs, clothes, misc. of all sorts. (Inside sale) Sunday Only October, 25 th 10am-4pm 465 Dry Gulch Rd. ESTATE SALE

DEER GROVE GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8:303:00, 1748 Hoover Rd. Moving in, Moving out !! Lots of newer baby clothes ages NB24 mos. Toys, TV, Lots of misc.

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Saturday Only! 9-3 Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church 2035 N. IL Rt. 26 CRAFT SALE Many Christmas craft items, other holiday items; misc craft items; greeting cards, Giclee prints; some original artwork.

FREE admission Public Welcome!

HARMON GARAGE SALES 624 Friday 9-5pm Saturday9-5pm 961 Harmon Rd. Huge selection!!

Lots to choose from!!

MT. MORRIS GARAGE SALES 624 October 30th 31st & Nov. 1st. 9-4 5829 W. Lowell Park Rd. Large Antique Furniture Barn Sale Lg. assortment of refinished antique furniture.

Priced to sell 815-734-4424

Saturday 8-2 407 W 19th St. Antique furniture & collectibles, hide a bed couch, symbol & frog collection, purses, lamps, adult clothes.

All offers are considered Saturday only 8-3 1706 Hickory Hills Rd. 2 Family Sale!

Tons of baby girl NB-2T, baby items, furniture, housewares, boy's toddler bed, boy's baby up to 5T, maternity L-XL, women's L, men's XL2x, & much more!

Thurs., Fri. & Saturday 9-5 604 Marsha Lane Winter Sale 4 racks of baby girl - 10/16 girls- adult.

Linens, pictures, books, shoes, toys & misc.

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 10-4 1206 Long Court Rock River Estate Sales Way too much to list!!

Don't miss this one!!

Fri. 9-3 Sat. 9-2 4502 Margaret Ct. Lots of Americana, fall & Christmas decorations, decochairs & rated trees, prints, other artwork, decorative flags, giant wall clock, sm. tables, Longaberger table, kitchen items, table baskets, lamps, stools, Hunter fan, 19” Samsung tv, thimble box, metal dress forms, antique butter churn, lg. grapevine rockers, wreath, old school desk, lg. balls, Christmas much, much more!

Saturday 8-3 2009 E. 6th St. Tools, kitchen items, sewing machine, exercise plumbing bike, items & lots of household & misc. items.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

30” Gas GE stove, stainless steel; 4 yr old $300 815-2884360

APPLIANCES

710

All Maytag stainless steel double door refrig. Freezer bottom, ice on maker and water in door. Used 6 mo.; Range top Microwave, used 6 mo.; gas range 32in. Approx 2 yrs.

815-326old.

0672 Almond Kitchen Aid gas stove $100 815-677-0895 Kitchenaid dishwasher. $75 815-994-1326 Maytag chest freezer. $75 815-994-1326 Maytag washer & dryer. $75/ea.

815-994-1326

SPORTING GOODS

716

Portable Ice Fishing Canvas 2 hole Shelter, Eskimo gas auger, & fishing gear. $275 815537-5171

WOOD / FUEL

746

Firewood, mixed hard woods, delivered in stacked. $75per. Truck load Call 815-876-0871

FOOD PRODUCE

750

Fairhaven Fruit Farm- Fresh Picked Apples!

The orchard will be open for sale of fresh picked apples on Fri., Sat., & Sun. Oct. 23, 24, 25 9am-5pm For ½ pecks, pecks and bushels.

While they last!!

Fuji, Wine Crisp & Enterprise This is our last weekend of the season.

1.5mi. West of Hwy 78 on Fairhaven Rd. OR 4mi. E. of Thompson on Fairhaven Rd. Look for the signs!

815-499-1856

FURNITURE

755

Vintage Ethan Allen 3 piece Pine “Old Tavern” desk & shelving unit. $500. 815-973-5630

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

Inogen portable oxygen concentrator, 15-200 Inogen One G2 system, 2 batteries, ac & dc power cords.

Backpack & cart.

Like new. $3800 new/asking $2500.

815-772-3413 New GoGo Scooter. Exc. condition.

With rechargeable batteries. $900 815-625-2422

1 Beagle male puppy, tri colored shots, wormed & vet checked.

815-626-4671 18”x24”x20 dog kennel $25.

815-441-5064 Free to good home, Kittens, 2 black & white, 1 tiger, 1 black 815622-7968 Free to good indoor home only.

Tabby Male & Calico Female kitten 6-7 weeks old, has been wormed.

Friendly, Healthy & litter trained.

815-595-4260

NEW TODAY Tosa Female (100 lb.), Mid age. Show Champ, all shots.

Seeking retirement.

Free to right companion. 815-6266382 after 7pm.

NEW TODAY Tosa Puppy (lg. breed), Free as a co-own to the right home.

Call 815626-6382 after 7pm.

Wanted: Tea Cup size Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

Round maple table 36”dia. with fold down sides. $35. 815-716-0123

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Tall round table & 2 swivel bar stools w/back rests. $85.

815-716-0123

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FURNITURE

755

Dresser 52”L x 30” Hx18”D, 6 large drawers. $45. 815716-0123.

Marble top coffee table $15 815-9733574

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Say no to anyone asking for a donation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your emotions will be close to the surface. Don’t fly off the handle if you are offered constructive criticism.

Think clearly and strive to see the positive instead of the negative.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Deception is evident. Make sure that your valuables are in a safe location and don’t reveal the extent of your assets to prying individuals. Caution is your best friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A day trip will calm your nerves and motivate you to rethink your plans. A long chat with an old friend will help you put whatever adversity you face in perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Think before you speak.

Something you tell someone in confidence will end up public knowledge. Your reputation will come under scrutiny if you have

been indiscreet. Offer honest, precise information.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Shake up your routine and consider relieving your boredom by taking on a unique challenge.

Share your ideas with someone you want to collaborate with.

A moneymaking enterprise is apparent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A tempting career offer will be fleeting. Prepare to act quickly when offered a change in direction. Overspending on household items will cause tension with someone you live with.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -Do whatever it takes to increase your popularity. Come up with a variety of challenging activities for yourself and your friends.

Intellectual and physical contests will allow you to step into the spotlight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You’ll be given a chance to develop an idea. Don’t let indecision or anxiety prevent you from giving your best effort.

You have what it takes to be a success.

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EMPLOYMENT

Contact us to place an ad call 815-626-7653 815-284-7653

Search for local job listings at saukvalley.com/jobs/ NOTICEPURto the SUANT Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

opensesame director@comcast.net

or stop by 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL. 504

LPN's and RN's needed in Sterling for a long term Pediatric case 10pm to 8am shifts Full and Part-time avail.

Nurses must have a current valid Illinois nursing License and they must have had it for over 1 year.

Call 815-6255575 for more information or apply at 3408 East 23rd St., Sterling Parkway Center is seeking part time Nurse.

Applications can picked up at 1801 Ave. G Sterling

EMPLOYMENT

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Seasonal Farm Help & Drivers wanted

FT/PT. $20/hr + OT. $30/hr if hauling Hazmat. Minimum of 5 yrs exp. driving or running large farm equipment. May be permanent position after harvest.

Send Resume or Apply: Brechon Farm Services, 1270 IL Rt. 26 South, Dixon, IL 61021. jerry@brechonfs.com No Calls Please

503

School Age Teachers needed Full and Part time available.

Experience preferred. Please send resumes to:

HEALTH / MEDICAL

EMPLOYMENT

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5 to 10 people needed to start immediately, full time positions. No exp. nec. Oppt'y for advancement.

Potential Earnings of $500/wk Doing open interviews Call Mark 563-424-4479 to reserve a spot!

102 S. Galena Ave 2nd floor, DIXON 815-835-3000 Now Hiring: •Plumbers •Welders •Machine Operators ------------Apply online at: hughes resources.com Days Inn and All American Bar & Grill/Rock Falls, IL Now Hiring Experienced General Manager 2 yrs minimum experience.

Food & beverage preexperience ferred. Send Resume & Salary Requirements to: humanresources @akhospitality.net Dixon, IL Leading provider of housing has an immediate full time position for an Office Assistant. $10/hr.

Send resumes to: manager needed4@gmail.com

Driver READY TO MAKE MORE MONEY IN A NEW CAREER? Get Your CDL-A in 22 Days With No Out-ofpocket Tuition Cost!

We Pay You While You Train!

New Pay Increase! * Refresher Course Available Must be 21 years of age.

855-378-9335 EOE www.kllmdriving academy.com

EMPLOYMENT

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Experienced Custom Applicators Ag background a plus.

FT positions available. Paid Benefits. Apply: Crop Production Services 1793 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 815-396-2248 Experienced Grill person must be flexible and able to work weekends. $8.25/ hr. to start.

Apply in person at O'Dawgs, 10 E. 4th St Sterling or call 312-478-4827.

Eyelet Products & Engineering Corp.

Is seeking a Full Time Tool & Die Maker Transfer press and Progressive die Experience preferred.

401k with benefits Please send resume to PO Box 763 Dixon IL 61021 Fax to 815-2881991 Eyelet Products is an EOE

Local & Regional Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10 Now hiring experienced Servers for busy area bar/ restaurant.

Weekend shift Fri. 4-10p, Sun. 9-3, occasional Sat. for special events.

Also hiring for Cook, flexible schedule. Excellent working conditions.

Call 815-440-2392

Director of the Illinois Small Business Development and Procurement Technical Assistance Center – Grant Funded

Responsible for the day-to-day operation and promotion of the Center, and will devote 60% of his or her time in direct advice, client outreach and special activities including plant surveys, guidance, and providing bid leads to firms to market their products. B.A. or B.S. degree in business, economics, or other relevant field and five (5) years of small business management or business consulting, purchasing administration, or contract administration required. Budget and program management experience, strong marketing and sales orientation, ability to master technical literature, and excellent communication skills including public speaking are also required.

Coordinator of Illinois Small Business Development at Sauk Valley Community College – Grant Funded

The Coordinator will devote 75% of his or her time in direct client advice and 25% assisting with training and special activities. B.A or B.S. degree in business, economics, accounting, or equivalent field required. Experience in business management and/or financial business analysis (banking) is preferred. Must have excellent communication skills.

Administrative Assistant of the Illinois Small Business Development and Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Sauk Valley Community College – Grant Funded

Perform highly responsible administrative assistant duties for the Illinois Small Business Development and Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Sauk Valley Community College.

Please see complete application requirements and apply on-line on Sauk’s website at www.svcc.edu (click on Job Opportunities).

Resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts are required.

Sauk Valley Community College Att: Human Resources 173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021 Email: employment@svcc.edu EOE

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NEW TODAY Mondelez International Part-Time Nabisco Merchandiser Dixon/Sterling, IL The Merchandiser is responsible for establishing rapport with store personnel, providing outstanding customer service, and building point of sale displays. A flexible work schedule, ability to perform physical activities (lifting 25-50 Ibs), adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and valid DL are required. EOE. Apply At: http://www.

Mondelez international .com /careers

NOW HIRING ·General Laborers ·QA Techs ·Maintenance ·Forklift Operators Work in Morrison EARN TOP $$$ 1yr. exp req.

Apply In Person Mon-Fri. 8-3 Chartwell Staffing 229 1st Ave, Ste 2 Rock Falls 61071 Across from Shell gas station.

815-564-0794 PT position flexible hours.

Responsibilities include: Marketing, Customer Relations, Minimal book keeping, Computer skills needed & an outgoing and pleasant creative personality a must.

Please send replies to Box #:1308, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

The Polo School District #222 announces the following vacancies beginning November 2, 2015: K-5 Elementary PE Please apply online at: http://www.polo222 .org/page156.html

Position is open until filled.

There is currently a position open for a head cook in a school cafeteria.

Please send replies to Box #:1307 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 TO OUR

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has malicious intent.

While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

EMPLOYMENT

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Wanted P.T. Housekeeper Must pass background check Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501

Whiteside County Health Department has a fulltime opening (6575 hours) for a BeHealth havioral therapist/counselor with competitive pay and good benefits.

Illinois lirequired censed with 1 year experience; bi-lingual and addictions experience preferred.

Send resume and application (found on) www.white sidehealth.org to Theresa Friel-Draper at Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. 2nd St. Rock Falls, Il 61071 by October 30, 2015. EOE

CHILD CARE

512

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

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

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For information 625-3600 or 284-2222

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Spooktacular Employment PT position flexible hours.

The Village of Milledgeville will be accepting applications for a person to work on the streets, with water and sewer, and any other jobs as needed.

Responsibilities include: Marketing, Customer Relations, Minimal book keeping, Computer skills needed & an outgoing and pleasant creative personality a must.

Applicant will need to have or be willing to acquire a CDL license as well as do the work necessary to obtain both a water and sewer license. Salary will be commensurate with experience and will be discussed with each applicant during the interview process.

Applications may be picked up and returned to Village Hall during normal business hours. The completed application must include a resume of work history and three letters of reference.

The application must be received by November 6th.

Interviews will follow. The projected starting date is December 15, 2015.

Please send replies to Box #:1308, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Please call Village Hall at 815-225-7231 with any questions.

Due to continuing growth, Serenity Hospice & Home is seeking a full-time MSW to join our hospice team. The Social Worker position requires an MSW degree and one (1) year of social work in a health care setting. Candidates must be organized, flexible, emphatic, and believe in delivering quality end-of-life care. Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle are essential, as the position will require local travel. Previous experience in hospice care and computer-based charting a plus.

Applications are available on our website www.serenityhospiceandhome.org or call 815-732-2499 for more information.

ACCOUNTING CLERK

As a local leading manufacturing company, Etnyre offers an excellent compensation/benefits package.

Interested candidates may apply online at www.etnyre.com.

Wick Buildings has a strong history of 60 years and 70,000 buildings across the Midwest. When you join Wick Buildings, you are not just an employee - you are an OWNER! Wick Buildings is proud to be Employee Owned.

We need enthusiastic and competent construction workers to join our established crew based in the Milledgeville, IL and surrounding areas. We need you to meet the demand for our quality Wick Buildings. If you have the drive, the ambition, and a positive attitude - join us!

Compensation range is $12.50-$15.00, with a chance for a pay increase after a 60 day review. In addition, Wick Buildings offers Quarterly Incentive Bonuses.

Health, Dental,Vision, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Great Incentive Program, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Per diem for meals when traveling, Travel Time pay when traveling Visit www.wickbuildings.com and click Careers to apply or call 888-438-9425 to request an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pinecrest Community, a continuing care retirement community, in Mt. Morris, IL, is currently seeking a full-time staff member in the Maintenance Department. The position requires operational experience in building mechanics with emphasis on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, basic knowledge of building construction, and computer skills. Must be able to carry out work tasks independently.

To take a closer look at Pinecrest and complete an application, just log on to: www.pinecrestcommunity.org

Providing career opportunities since 1898 M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

(65-75 hours) for a Behavioral Health therapist/counselor with competitive pay and good benefits. Illinois licensed required with 1 year experience; bi-lingual and addictions experience preferred.

Send resume and application (found on) www.white sidehealth.org to Theresa Friel-Draper at Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. 2nd St. Rock Falls, Il 61071 by October 30, 2015. EOE

Production Operators - all levels • Cooks • Lead Batch Pullers • General Labor Workers

Qualified candidates may apply online at: sensient.com/careers Come join our growing team and make a difference!

Requirements:

Construct post frame buildings safely, efficiently & with the highest quality; Lift at least 75 pounds; Work at heights of at least 20 feet safely & in full safety compliance; Learn quickly with attention to safety and quality; Work outdoors with some travel away from home; Provide excellent customer service & communication in compliance with all policies & standards; Pass a drug screen & physical

E. D. Etnyre & Co. 1333 S. Daysville Rd. Oregon, IL 61061

Whiteside County Health Department has a full-time opening

Positions Now Available: • Process Engineer • Supply Chain Director • Quality Control Lab Supervisor • Warehouseman

Sensient Flavors is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Construction Crew

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to; preparation of receipts, invoices, credit memos, certificates of origin, bank deposits and collection calls. Additional duties may also include maintaining files and handling accounts payable/vendor invoices.

Qualified candidates will be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and 10-key.

Phone and verbal communication skills are essential. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Sensient Flavors, Amboy is growing and looking for qualified individuals to join the Sweet Flavors’ team!

Sensient Flavors is a leading manufacturer of dairy ingredients and sweet goods.

We offer competitive salary & benefits package including: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance • 401K Savings • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Paid Vacation

Benefits:

As an Etnyre accounting clerk, you will perform clerical accounting duties involving routine calculations, verifications, and postings according to standard procedures and methods.

We bring life to products

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS! Winning Wheels has openings for RN/LPN nurses, and are offering a $1,500 Sign on Bonus!

Shifts: Days (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) or Nights (6 p.m. - 6 a.m.)

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and bonuses.

Apply online at: www.winningwheels.com Or in person to Brittany Herwig, Administrator 701 E. 3rd St. Prophetstown, IL 61277 Applicants must complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Apply at:

www.plewsedelmann.aaimtrack.com/jobs

Electrical Specialist St Marys, a division of the Votorantim Group, is a cement manufacturing plant located in Dixon, Illinois. We are seeking a highly skilled electrician with experience in a high voltage, heavy industry setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Preventing and correcting electrical maintenance problems and electrical/instrumentation problems • Programming and maintenance of Allen Bradley controllers • Installing new equipment as required, and troubleshooting equipment with problems • Working with motors, drivers, and other high voltage switches and equipment • Flexibility to work overtime and accept call ins overnight and on weekends

QUALIFICATIONS: experience or equivalent combination of education and experience • Knowledge of Relay Logic and PLC programming • Ability to read blue prints and electrical schematics • Familiarity with items such as thermocouples, RTDs, weigh scales, process meters, and other process control devices along with gas analysis equipment and all connected tubing, wiring, etc St. Marys offers an outstanding compensation and

RAYOVAC, INC. a division of SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. a leading global consumer products company supplying batteries, specialty pet supplies, and shaving and grooming product, has the following

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES ORDER FILLERS - DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATES 2ND SHIFT ENTRY LEVEL RATE – $12.92 2ND SHIFT SPECIALIST RATE - $14.78 Rates above include shift premium & average bonus % MATERIAL HANDLERS - RECEIVING ASSOCIATES 1ST, 2ND & 3RD SHIFTS ENTRY RATE OF $11.80 SPECIALIST RATE OF $13.55 MACHINE OPERATORS - PACKAGING ASSOCIATES 1st SHIFT ENTRY RATE OF $11.55 1ST SHIFT SPECIALIST RATE OF $13.65 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 1ST SHIFT ENTRY RATE OF $18.00 PER HOUR ALL POSITIONS ABOVE ELIGIBLE FOR BONUS UP TO 10% PAY OUT POTENTIAL PER QUARTER.

please submit your resume to or by mail to: Human Resources

See full job description with requirements and apply online at www.spectrumbrands.com/careers An Equal Opportunity / AA Employer Successful completion of background check and drug screen is required.

SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Saturday, October 24, 2015 • PAGE B10

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

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Working with persons with disabilities is a challenge, but the rewards are amazing. Improving a person’s quality of life by what you do! We have DSP positions currently open, 2nd and 3rd shifts, starting pay is $10.57 and we also offer shift differentials.

Weeke.nd work is required. If you are up to the challenge and motivated Kreider Services, Inc is looking for you!

Apply at:

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People with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply

Mondelēz International Part-Time

Nabisco Merchandiser – Dixon/Sterling, IL The Merchandiser is responsible for establishing rapport with store personnel, providing outstanding customer service, and building point of sale displays. A flexible work schedule, ability to perform physical activities (lifting 25-50 Ibs), adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and valid DL are required. EOE. Apply At: http://www.mondelezinternational.com/careers

The Polo School District #222 announces the following vacancies beginning November 2, 2015: K-5 Elementary PE Please apply online at: http://www.polo222.org Position is open until filled.

LPN's and RN's needed in Sterling for a long term Pediatric case 10pm to 8am shifts Full and Part-time avail. Nurses must have a current valid Illinois nursing License and they must have had it for over 1 year.

Call 815-625-5575 for more information or apply at 3408 East 23rd St., Sterling

Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse Jack Mabley Developmental Center has openings for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN 1) and Registered Nurses (RN 1). LPN 1 successful candidates will hold a current LPN license with the State of Illinois. RN 1 successful candidates will hold a current RN license with the State of Illinois.

The State of Illinois offers a competitive salary, as well as vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time.

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he fast and luxurious 2016 Cadillac ATS-V (I give it four out of four stars) coupe continues Cadillac’s assault on the BMW M Sport and Mercedes-Benz AMG highperformance brands.

Those factory super tuners are the only other nameplates that are in the game with the sleek ATS-V. The Caddy hits 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, has a terminal velocity of 189 mph and leaves most luxury coupes in its dust.

A sweet 464-horsepower twin turbocharged 3.6-liter V-6 engine, magnetic ride control, Brembo brakes, carbon fiber and plenty more goodies distinguish it from the regular ATS coupes, which top out at 321 horsepower.

ATS-V coupe prices start at $62,665 for one with a sixspeed manual transmission, The ATS-V coupe competes with cars like the BMW M4, Audi RS 5, Lexus RC F and Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63. rev matching and no-lift shift.

An eight-speed automatic the ATS-V’s shock absorbers fast controls for climate control battery and several pieces of transmission costs $2,000.

The ATS-V coupe competes enough to change damping to and some other functions leave carbon fiber trim. Unless I with cars like the BMW M4, Audi suit each inch of road at 60 mph. something to be desired. The planned to spend lots of time I tested a nicely equipped RS 5, Lexus RC F and Mercedes- The composed ride delivered control for fan speed, which on track, I’d probably leave it on ATS-V with the manual Benz AMG C 63. The ATS-V a fine combination of comfort puts the “off” touch point in the the shelf and spend the money transmission, Bose audio, stacks up with them well on and stability on winding roads. middle of the space your finger on blind-spot and cross-traffic navigation, touch screen, voice paper and performs beautifully The ZF variable-ratio steering is slides across from low to fan, is alert, a couple of very useful recognition, Bluetooth phone on the road. precise and direct. The Brembo mind-bogglingly poor design. features my car lacked. I’d like and audio compatibility, launch performance brakes have loads The voice recognition for phone them to be standard in a car control, Michelin Pilot Super The twin-turbo V-6 delivers of stopping power. calls and navigation is fast and with significant blind spots and Sport summer tires, 18-inch immediate power for confident pretty accurate. a base price over $60,000, but aluminum wheels, front and passes and quick starts. The The comfortable front seat has Cadillac points out that they rear parking sensors, 4G LTE Wi- manual transmission’s short plenty of head and legroom and The rear seat is for emergency add weight many ATS-V drivers Fi hot spot, head-up display and throws, buttery operation and useful storage bins in the center use only. Leg room is minimal. will happily trade to save .01 more. It stickered at $73,470. light clutch make for quick, console and hidden behind the The low roofline restricts rear second on the track or highway All prices exclude destination easy shifts. Its rev-matching touch screen. headroom. The trunk is smaller entrance ramp. charges. and no-lift features are wellthan the M4, RS 5 and C63 suited to days at the track, as are My car had optional Recaro coupes offer and has a small The ATS-V’s styling looks like its Cadillac also builds an ATS-V the launch control and other sport seats.

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Beauty Queen: Dixon woman buys school Educators of Beauty in Sterling is the third institution in her portfolio STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

STERLING – Educators of Beauty is under new ownership.

Dixon native Angie Clevenger, 47, bought the beauty school from Rhonda Reese on June 1.

It’s Clevenger’s third school – she also owns Educators of Beauty schools in Rockford and LaSalle.

Before coming to Educators of Beauty, Clevenger spent 17 years as a divisional store manager at Salon Centric, one of the largest wholesale salon and beauty supply distributors in the United States. She oversaw 60 of its stores.

Clevenger has no major changes planned for the Sterling site, which has 41 students at the moment.

In addition to training cosmetolo-

gists, the school provides hair and beauty services to the public, often at costs below salons.

“This business has been here for 40 years, and it’s already a wellrun business,” said Clevenger, who lives in Dixon. “In this economy, our focus is to produce the best students that we can, so they can go out and make a living.”

She plans to tweak the curriculum.

“I want to create more business-building skills for the students. They need to be able to build their business and run their business, and to do that, they need business skills. We are going to focus on that, as well as producing good hairdressers, so they can be competitive and make the best living that they can.”

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Never too soon to learn Dear Dave, My husband and I live on a budget and are getting out of debt. Our daughter is in high school, and we’ve been teaching her about your plan. Is it realistic to expect a 16-yearold with a part-time job and a hand-me-down car to make and live on a budget?

– Marcie

Something I admire about my family is they recognize when they have gotten the company to the extent of their talents.

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Sycamore native Meghan Juday, whose father, Dave, is retired as chairman of the family business, Ideal Industries in Sycamore. His CEO is grooming Meghan for the chairman job.

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Meghan Juday’s success with a Sycamore family business led her to a premier job – outside the family business. She is the director of initiative for Family Business and Entrepreneurship at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where she is shown in the school’s Erivan K. Haub School of Business.

Surviving – let alone thriving – a challenge over generations

BY DIANE MASTRULL Tribune News Service

PHILADELPHIA – Surviving across generations is daunting for a family business, especially the older the company gets.

Meghan Juday is part of a fourth-generation survivor, Ideal Industries Inc., in Sycamore. In multiple roles, she has had to help mediate many sensitive matters in a company involving 50 family members and 1,500 employees. But perhaps the touchiest task was helping choreograph her father’s retirement.

It ended up landing her a job – outside the family business.

Angie Clevenger Owner wants to groom students as entrepreneurs.

Juday was appointed in April as director of the Initiative for Family Business and Entrepreneurship at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.

“The reality is that in this [family business] space, that background is more important than the background to run a business, per se,” said the man who recruited her, Joseph DiAngelo, dean of the business school at St. Joe’s and a product of a family retail business since sold.

“Most family businesses don’t have a problem in running a business. They have a problem of managing the family.”

Helping the region’s family businesses maneuver through that tricky territory was the idea behind the Initiative for Family Business and Entrepreneurship’s creation about 2.5 years ago.

Juday, 43, a Sycamore native who moved to Philadelphia 19 years ago, was drawn to the leadership post at St. Joe’s to help fill a void she noticed in the region’s resources for family businesses.

“There’s a lot of business help, but few resources for family businesses,” she said, noting the sizable need nationwide: About 80 percent of U.S. businesses are

family-owned.

She also noted sobering statistics: Only 30 percent make it to second-generation ownership; 12 percent to third; and just 3 percent to fourth.

Family businesses have unique challenges, including familial conflict and members with a strong sense of entitlement, underscoring the need for support and educational networks such as what Juday is trying to create at St. Joe’s, she said.

Last month, the St. Joe’s Initiative hosted a seminar on succession transition in family businesses.

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Dear Marcie, Anyone who has an income can make and live off a budget. Your daughter is at a great time in her life to learn how to prioritize spending, saving and giving – and making her money behave.

Even in her situation, when she’s still living at home with you guys, there are plenty of things she can include in a budget. Think about it: She needs gas for the car, basic maintenance and insurance ... things like that. She’ll also want a little spending money, and she might even have ideas of going to college. So sit down with her and show her how to make out a budget to figure out the upcoming month’s expenses before the month begins. Make sure she knows how to properly balance and reconcile her bank account, too.

Of course at this point, it’s still your responsibility as parents to provide her with the basic necessities. But I love your attitude and your willingness to teach her how to handle money intelligently.

The sooner she learns some basic money management principles, the sooner she’ll be able to handle her finances in the real world responsibly.

– Dave RAMSEY CONTINUED ON C8

CGH Medical Center Introduces Chloe Salzmann, MD, FAAP We are pleased to announce that Chloe Salzmann, MD, FAAP has joined the Pediatrics department at CGH Medical Center Main Clinic. Dr. Salzmann is a board certified Pediatrician and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Salzmann received her MD from Rush Medical College in Chicago and her BA from Lake Forest College in Illinois. She completed a Pediatric residency at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Since 2014 Dr. Salzmann has worked in Chicago as a General Pediatrician at Weissbluth Pediatrics, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Prentice Women and Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Salzmann is currently accepting new patients at her office at CGH Main Clinic, 101 E. Miller Road in Sterling.

To make an appointment, please call 815-625-4790.

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PRAYERS FOR PROTECTION

Religion class students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades at St. Mary School in Sterling recently welcomed Sterling Police officers and Whiteside County Sheriff’s deputies to the school. The students told the officers that they send daily prayers for their safety and protection. The eighth-grader recited the Hail Mary in Latin, and the sixth-graders read the Memorare from their journal entries. Sarah Navarro, a sixth-grade student, sketched a poster of the officers’ badges, and the other students colored and signed it. The Rev. James Keenan blessed the officers, and they were given wallet-sized prayer cards designed by the students. Photo submitted by Robbin Clifton.

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Foundation brings artists to Sauk DIXON – A carnivalthemed traveling exhibit from 10 stage visual artists will run through Nov. 13 in the art gallery on the second floor of Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2.

The exhibit features new works presented by the Chicago Artists Group and

Paper Bone Collective.

The works are by Anastasia, Danielle Barton, Brad Cahill, Al Flemm, Joe Flores, Suzanne Gorgas, Chris Grey, Will Haun, and Joel Hunter.

A reception with the artists will be from 5 to 8 p.m., with appetizers and refreshments from 6 to 7, Wednesday.

The show is through the Sauk Valley College Foundation. Contact Suzanne Gor-

gas at suzanne.m.gorgas@ svcc.edu for more information.

the near future are: Cupcake Decorating, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 7, $15 Registration time General Industry OSHA, starts next month 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Spring registration will Nov. 4, $220 begin in November. Current Advanced Gum Paste students may qualify for web Courses for area Flowers Cake Decorating registration beginning at continue into fall (Wilton Course IV), 6 to 9 12:45 p.m. Nov. 2. Regular walk-in registration starts at DIXON – Community edu- p.m. Nov. 5 and 12, $40 plus optional $30 supply kit 8 a.m. Nov. 4. cation classes offered in

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Visit svcc.edu/schedule for complete course listings.

Students are encouraged to register early.

For more information and assistance, call SVCC Admissions and Records at 815-835-6273.

IN BRIEF Dixon students receive honors

The Illinois 90th Representative District Photo Contest winner is Val Stanley of Oregon. Presenting the award to Stanley is Rep. Tom Demmer (left), R-Dixon.

Photo submitted by Stanley.

Excel: Level One, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, $65 Excel: Level Two,12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 16, $65 Excel: Advanced Formulas, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 23, $65 PowerPoint: Level One, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 8, $65 To register, call SVCC’s community education office at 815-835-6212.

residents of Carroll, Ogle, Lee, and Whiteside counties, as well as surrounding areas.

DIXON – Dixon High For more information, School students have been contact Mary Brokaw at named to the Hall of Fame namisaukarea@gmail.com for September. or 815-284-6417.

They are Jordan Bonnette and Ariealle Jones, math; Maddie Blumhoff, Pigeon racing social studies; Jett Gaffey, results are in industrial education; Collin STERLING – The results Grady, driver’s education; Missy Goken, science; C.J. are in for the Rock River Valley Racing Pigeon “Chelsie” Glenn, art; Katie Club’s 325-mile races on Hammitt, music; Nolan Oct. 10. This is the last Randick, health; Maddie race of the season.

Stauter, foreign language; The winner of the A Race Lauren Turffs, business; was Doug Harms of Rock Noah Wilcox, English; Falls at 1,223.1 yards Leshone Wade, physiper minute or 41.7 miles cal education; and Kayli per hour. Steve Calsyn of Wolber, family resources.

Tampico was second loft Hammitt and Wade with 1,110.1 ypm or 37.8 are the Elks Teens of the mph, and Gary Whitebread Month. of Mount Carroll was third loft with 1,087 ypm or 37.1 Mental health mph.

The winner of the B group to gather Race was Steve AlexDIXON – The NAMI Sauk ander of Rock Falls at Area Support Group will 1,151.1 ypm or 39.2 meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesmph. Whitebread was day at Sinnissippi Censecond loft with 1,141.2 ters, 325 state Route 2. ypm or 38.9 mph, and The group provides Calsyn was third loft with education and support to 1,102.7 ypm or 37.6 mph. those who know someThe winner of the Dick one with a diagnosis of Olson Classic was Harms mental illness. at 959.7 ypm or 32.7 mph.

The board of directors The winner of the Corn also will meet at 5:30.

Country Combine AucNAMI Sauk Area serves tion Race was Calsyn

at 1,122.5 ypm or 38.3 mph.

Visit rrvpigeonclub.org for complete race results or more club information.

To join, call Devoe Manning at 779-861-1830 or Harms at 815-535-5205.

Decorating event to usher in season STERLING – Hospice of the Rock River Valley will have a Holiday Designs and Desserts decorating show with Jim Behrens Nov. 11 at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd St. The show will be from 7 to 9 p.m., and begins hospice’s 26th annual Festival of Trees. Behrens will give holiday decorating tips and discuss trends.

Limited table seating is available, and advance ticket purchases are recommended.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 264 state Route 2, Dixon; Behren’s Blumen Stuff, 1512 Prophetstown Road, Rock Falls; and the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce, 211 Locust St., Sterling.

For more information, call 815-288-3673.

WEST CARROLL HOMECOMING

Savanna-Thomson State Bank in Savanna received recognition recently for a window decoration for homecoming for West Carroll High School in Savanna. With West Carroll High School in Savanna recently recognized Triumph Community a trophy and certificate are Cami Yenney (left) with the bank and Anna Badtke, Bank in Mount Carroll for homecoming window decorations. With a trophy and certificate are Lisa Lewis (left) with the bank, and Badtke. homecoming queen. Photos submitted by Joseph Hansen.

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GETTING TOGETHER

Members of Amboy High School’s Class of 1960 celebrated their 55th reunion Oct. 10 at Long Branch Saloon in Amboy. At the reunion are (seated, from left) Ron Laws, Sharonne Haley Laws, Mary Johnson Spratt, Sandy Welty Anderson, Yolane Richards Meusel, Sharon Schlesinger Kellen, and Diane Baer Burger; and (standing) Carol Hoyle Biester, Gene McCaffrey, Judy Reinhold Laws, David Zentz, Carol Smith Fredericks, Karen McCoy Ely, Roger Wiegel, Betty Albrecht Wiegel, Lavonne Bonnell Montavon, Elmer Shaw, Janet Dodd Smith, Joy Gronau Jones, Bob Kellen, Jeri Donnelly, Sharon Underhile Thompson, and Stan Hopkins. Photo submitted

by Thompson of Dixon.

IN THE SUMMER SUN

SOARING SPIRITS

There’s nothing quite like a stretch, as demonstrated by this caterpillar during the last week of August at one of the Hummel farms south of Dixon. Photo taken by Richard Hummel and submitted by Tina Hummel, both of Dixon.

Ethereal wisps fly across the sky, creating a spooky sunset Sept. 25. Photo submitted by Linda Little of Oregon.

DOWN ON THE FARM

Lost in a maze of corn, Maureen Voss of Dixon looks for a way out during an Oct. 4 visit to Anderson’s Pumpkin Patch in Amboy. Photos submitted by Lynda Nor- Mika Puentes of Aurora watches as Brandon Shiemo of Dixon feeds a goat Oct. 4 at Anderson’s. ton of Dixon.

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VETERANS PLAY DAY AT EDGEWOOD

Saturday, October 24, 2015

DIXON PARK DISTRICT

Fliers eat local insects

BY RUTH EDWARDS NATURE CENTER STAFF

A group of Dixon High School Class of 1979 graduates stopped for a photo Aug. 29 at a veterans golf play day at Edgewood Golf Course in Polo. At the course are (from left) Jeff Montavon, Bob Kipping, John Kuperas, and John Sheridan. Photos submitted by Dick Santos.

Members of the Nagy family won first place Aug. 29 at the veterans golf play day.

They are (from left) Kyle, Paul, Kal, and Ben Nagy. The foursome set a tournament record with a 15-under-par 57.

MEMORIAL DONATION

The Robison family made a donation to American Legion Post 12 in Dixon in memory of Keith “Robbie” Robison, who served in the Air Force. He died Oct. 19, 2014. With the donation are (from left) Joe Robison; Dick Santos with the legion; and Bonny Robison Castellari. Photo submitted by Santos.

Fellowship seeks host families DIXON – Rock River Valley International Fellowship seeks host families for international students over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Students from Chicagoarea universities will stay with hosts in Dixon, Rock Falls, Sterling, and the surrounding area.

The visitors will arrive at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 25 and will leave at 2 p.m. Nov. 29. They range in age

from 19 to 50, and may include couples and families.

An orientation meeting for host families will be Nov. 22.

Hosts spend Thanksgiving Day with their guests.

On Nov. 27, sightseeing is recommended either by the hosts or another host family, followed by an optional game and sports night.

An international buffet and candlelighting ceremony will be Nov. 28 at Sauk Valley Community Church, 173 state Route 2. International students from local high schools and the college are welcome to attend.

For more information, call Steve Caudillo at 815-625-0903 in Sterling or Linda Patterson at 815-652-5269 in Dixon.

BEST FRIENDS

you have ever visited Lowell Park and used DIXON – Autumn one of our historic stone would not be complete shelters, you may have without a bat story in noticed evidence of bat celebration of the haunt- roosts. Although staff ing nights of late Octocleans the shelters daily, ber. some evidence might The only mammals persist. Because bats capable of true flight, are important consumbats represent one-fifth ers of agricultural pests of all known mammalian and mosquitoes, and species. Here in Illinois, are a part of our natural 12 species occur, and all world, bats should never state bats belong to the be harassed or killed. All same family – Vespertilbats are protected under ionidae or plain-nosed the Illinois Wildlife Code. bats. Never fear, no vamMany people automatipire bat lurks in the trees cally think of the word in Lee County. Our bats “rabies” in connection eat only insects. with bats. You will find The bats have small that there is a higher eyes, but can see clearly. incidence of rabies in Their hearing is acute, raccoons than bats, but but it’s their ability to one should never handle use echolocation to or touch a bat since navigate and hunt for rabies can be a fatal disprey that makes bats ease. special. Their echolocaMany Illinois bats tion pulses are above the migrate to other states range of human hearing, to find suitable winter but bats also make small habitat. The few caves in audible squeaks. Mostly Illinois that do provide nocturnal, bats forage hibernation homes are throughout the night. carefully gated to protect During daylight hours, them from disturbance bats roost quietly in tree during the cold weather. hollows, rock outcropJust before hibernation, pings, abandoned (or bats mate. They exhibit not abandoned!) builddelayed fertilization, ings, and under bridges. a somewhat unusual One can note a roost mechanism; bat pups easily since bat dropare born in late May to pings, called guano, early July after a gestaare found under the tion period of about established roosts. If 2 months. Pups must

immediately hang on to the roost since there’s no such thing as a bat nest.

The largest bat we have in Illinois is the hoary bat. This one has long, silver-tipped hair on its back, so it looks a bit like it went to the beauty shop and had its hair frosted. It exhibits white fur on its shoulders and wrists, and its tiny ears are edged in black. Even being called Illinois’ largest bat, it is a tiny creature at about 6 inches in total length. Hoary bats are somewhat solitary; in addition, the sexes often divide during the summer months with most of them in Lee County being females with pups.

Look for them roosting among the leaves of trees during daylight hours about 10 to 20 feet off the ground.

Virtually no hoary bats hibernate here. Biologists know that hoary bats migrate in groups, and they suspect that Mexico is the wintering habitat.

Trivia to remember: The hoary bat is the only land mammal native to Hawaii.

Some information for this article is taken from “Field Manual of Illinois Mammals,” by Joyce E. Hoffman.

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Halloween contest nears ROCK FALLS – Who do you want to be? For kids, choosing the right costume is never more critical than on Halloween. Do you want to look cute, magical, or just plain silly? Judging shines a spotlight of appreciation on all the participants’ costume choices.

The Coloma Township Park District, Rock Falls Youth Council, Rock Falls American Legion, and Rock Falls American Legion Auxiliary will again have the annual Halloween Costume Judging Contest at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Louis J. Pignatelli Municipal Center, 1007 Seventh Ave. Doors will open to contestants at 3:30 p.m.

The contest will be in the Orvel A. Howard Auditorium at the center, and will feature cash prizes in many categories. It is open to all ages. Among the categories are hobos, clowns, funniest, historical, native costume, most unusual, scariest,

Hot Shot involves shooting baskets from hot spots marked on one Joan Fritz is half of a basketball court the recreation supervisor of with a 1-minute time the Coloma limit. It tests a youngTownship ster’s speed, dribbling, Park District and rebounding ability. in Rock Falls.

The hot spots are layup, A (12 feet from basket, left corner, B (18 feet from basket, left of key), C (21 feet from basket, top vampires, most original, of key), D (15 feet from storybook characters, basket, right of key), and devils, witches, pretE (15 feet from basket, tiest, cartoon characright corner). ters, movie characters, Trophies will be devils, food items, and awarded to the first- and miscellaneous. Addisecond-place winners in tionally, there will be a each division. $15 prize awarded for Third through sixth Best of Show, $10 to the will receive placement first runner-up, and $5 ribbons; all others will to the second runnerreceive a merit ribbon. up. Candy treats also will Division placement is be given to all particidetermined by age as of pants.

Nov. 7.

More action is planned Registration forms at the park district with can be picked up before the 37th annual Hot Shot Nov. 1 at the park district basketball competition at office, 508 E. 11th St., or at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Merrill the Merrill School gymnaSchool, 600 Fourth Ave. sium just before the start.

The competition is open The cost is $2. to boys and girls 8 to 18, For more information, as well as adults. call 815-625-0272.

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Tickets available for annual fur ball DIXON – The 14th annual Fur Ball benefit for Granny Rose Animal Shelter will be Nov. 7 at Brandywine Banquets, 441 state Route 2.

Cocktails and a silent auction will start at 6:30 p.m., with a buffet-style dinner at 7:30. Items from area bakeries and bakers will be sold during the dessert auc-

tion at 8:30. The cost to attend is $40.

Tickets can be purchased at the shelter, 613 River Lane. Seating is limited, and reservations are due by Nov. 2.

Attire can be casual or formal.

Entertainment will be provided by Acoustic Circus, featuring Kathy Cecchetti, during the

meal and after the dessert auction. A presentation on the status of the new Granny Rose K-9 Enrichment Center for indoor training also will be given. The center has a donor who has pledged to match all funds raised, up to $100,000.

For more information, call the shelter at 815288-7387.

tickets is Nov. 5. They cost $10 for ages 13 through adult, $5 for children 5 to 12, and free for those younger than 5. Tickets can be purchased from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the church office.

For more information, call the church at 815-5893580.

from 7 to 11 a.m. Nov. 14 at the school, 2000 18th Ave. The menu will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, applesauce, juice, or coffee. Donations will be accepted.

Businesses can request delivery. Orders must be e-mailed to cls@christlutheranschool.com by 3 p.m.

Nov. 13.

For more information, call the school at 815625-3800.

MEAL TIME Reservations for pork dinner due

A fall dog show took place recently at Heritage Square in Dixon. During the event, proceeds from a raffle and donations were given by Dee Michelini to Mark Knie, Granny Rose Animal Shelter of Dixon president, for use by the shelter. Photo submitted by Jean Gornik.

FULTON – An annual fall supper will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Outreach Center at Presbyterian Church of Fulton, 311 N. Ninth St. The menu for the all-youcan-eat supper is roasted pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade stuffing, green beans, applesauce, dinner rolls, homemade desserts, and beverages. Carry-out is available.

The deadline to purchase

Morning dining with deliveries STERLING – A pancake breakfast to benefit Christ Lutheran School will be

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FEDERATION OFFICERS

Halloween party for students part of center’s plans

The 4-H year has started. Newly-elected Carroll County 4-H Federation officers are (from left) Katie Hoffman of Savanna, president; Shelby Fryar of Lanark, vice president; Izabella Fredericks of Savanna, secretary; and Emily Suiter of Mount Carroll, treasurer; Not pictured is Saphire Harris of Savanna, reporter. The group has planned several activities for the year. Photo submitted by Leanne Rahn.

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

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m. closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 7 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

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

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

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

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

Sunday Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aging and Disability Resource Center representative, 10 a.m., Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 815-622-9230.

Dixon Rotary Club, noon, lower level, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., open, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Sunshine meeting, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Crochet-Knitting Club, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, 1 p.m., 409 Avenue F, Sterling, 815-625-1622.

Whiteside County Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1:30 p.m., Coventry Village, 612 W. 23rd St., Sterling.

TOPS, 4 p.m. weigh-in, 4:30 p.m. meeting; 5:30 p.m. weighin, 6 p.m. meeting, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle.

TOPS Chapter IL 634 meeting, 4:30 p.m., 205 S. Walnut St., Franklin Grove.

TOPS, 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting, Polo Church of the Brethren, 401 S. Congress Ave., Polo, 815-946-3638.

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

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m.,

201 W. Market St., Morrison, 815-590-8929.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 902 W. 12th St., Rock Falls, 815564-8852.

Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Revive Community Church, 8 E. Front St., Mount Morris, 815994-0428.

Rock Falls Rotary, 6 p.m., Beelendorf’s Deli, 204 W. 10th St., Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Boy Scout Troop 306, 6:30-8 p.m., fellowship hall, Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Ave., Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Optimist Club, 6:30 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2200 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Byron Fire Protection District Trustees, 7 p.m., district headquarters, 123 N. Franklin St. Rock River Interfaith Peace Action Group, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling, 815-6254657, public welcome.

Mount Carroll Monday Night Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Church of God, 816 Clay St., Mount Carroll. 815-284-3444.

Lee, Whiteside Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, 7 p.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step study, New Hope Fellowship Church, 113 state Route 64, Kings.

Tampico Lions Club, 7 p.m., Good Times, 106 N. Main St., Tampico, 815-438-2789.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 207 W. Third St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (3), First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St., Savanna.

Sauk Valley Al-Anon GroupAlateen, 8 p.m., open, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Maternal great-grandmother is Nettie Bardo of Dixon.

Asia Coleman and Paternal great-grandSeth McKnight of Rock mother is Cathy Jones of Falls are the parents of Freeport. a daughter born at 4:51 a.m. Oct. 2, 2015, at CGH Layla Marie Medical Center in SterBriseno ling.

Janiyah A’Keeley Mc- Jill Ripsky and Alex K n i g h t w e i g h e d 7 Briseno of Rock Falls are pounds, 15 ounces at the parents of a daughbirth and was 21 inches ter born at 7:46 p.m. Oct. in length.

9, 2015, at CGH Medical She is welcomed by Jay- Center in Sterling. siah Coleman, Nevaeh Layla Marie Briseno Coleman, Na’ari Cole- weighed 6 pounds, 13 man, Na’laya Coleman, ounces at birth and was Jayla Coleman, Marissa 19 inches in length.

McKnight, and Nick McKShe is welcomed by night.

Alexander Briseno, 6.

Maternal grandmother Ma t e r n a l g ra n d p a ris Russelle Coleman of ents are Julie Coffman of Sterling.

Sterling and Carl Ripsky Paternal grandmother is of Essex.

Pa t e r n a l g r a n d p a r Laura Busker of Rockford.

ents are Martin Briseno of Sterling and Connie Martinez of Marietta, Georgia.

Maternal great-grandmother is Collie Pollock of Stanwood, Washington.

Paternal great-grandfather is Bill May of Pennsylvania.

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

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., open, Methodist church, 402 First Ave., Forreston.

Veterans Affairs representative, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Emory Reata Drew Sarah and Dustin Drew of Dixon are the parents of a daughter born at 8:26 a.m. Oct. 7, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

E m o r y Re a t a D re w weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth and was 20 inches in length.

She is welcomed by Easton Drew, 2.

Maternal grandparents are William and Suzanne Bollman of Dixon and Richard and Geri Clark of Rock Falls.

Paternal grandparents are Jerr y and Sharon Drew of Dixon.

Maternal great-grandparents are David and Jane Beaman and Rodney and Georgiana Bollman, all of Dixon.

Janiyah A’Keeley McKnight

Information sought The birth announcement for Carter Ashton Michael Geesey cannot be printed without additional information. The editorial department has been unable to reach the submitters. If those who submitted it could call 800-798-4085, ext. 5501, it would be appreciated.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Today Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Fourth Avenue and West Second Street, Rock Falls, 815625-4500.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-6268610.

Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.noon, courthouse lawn, Oregon.

American Legion pork chop luncheon, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Milledgeville Fire Station, 15 W. Fourth St. Deliveries in the Milledgeville area: 815-4995903.

Sunday No listings Monday Open pool, open cards, open

Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., White-

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

Tampico Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Reagan Park, Main and Glassburn streets, Tampico, 815-718-0818.

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

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

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

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

AMBOY – Teen Turf will have a Halloween party and dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St. The party is open to students in fifth grade on up. The cost is $5 per student.

The fall fest was Oct. 3 with a hayride, haunted barn tour, and a bonfire. Helpers were Terry Brunt, Rod Swan, Kaleb Phillips, Pam Watson, Melissa Ketcham, Stephanie Sedlacek, Connie Pettinger, Pete Rood, Rich Geiger, Mark Hicks, Frances and Russell Smeltz, Paul Lahman, Cindy Phillips, Deb Albee, Allison Wittenauer, Rachel Scott, Brent Pritchard, Yvette Ward, Michelle Murphy, Jessica Sherwood, Jesse Morency, Alicen Ethridge, Larry Piper, and Julie and Todd Morgan.

Volunteers at the After School Program are Marlene Greskiwcz, Margaret Shaw, Donna Wellman, Billie and Shelly Child, Joe Shoemaker, LaVina Marshang, Melissa Ketcham, Madeline Schul-

ze, AmeriCorps workers Alexis Zimmerlein and Jessica Sherwood, and Experience Works helper Pam Love. Recently a group went to Aperion Care Nursing Home to help make door decorations.

Teen Turf ’s second Thanksgiving dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 26. The public is welcome; there is no charge to attend.

Volunteers are needed for cooking, baking, and serving, as well as donating food items.

The Amboy Christmas Walk will be from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 29. Teen Turf will have supplies for children to make a Christmas wreath to take home. Anyone interested in helping with this project should call 815-440-8195.

A new board member for Teen Turf is needed.

Current members are Deb Albee, Fran Kessel, Pete Rood, Rich Geiger, Kim Watley, Mark Hicks, Brian McWethy, and Cindy Phillips.

For more information or to volunteer, call 815857-4800.

Progress report from United Way DIXON – Lee County United Way volunteers reported contributions of $140,509, or 33 percent of its $420,000 goal, during the Oct. 14 meeting..

Its general public mailing division is at 57 percent, with the industry, utilities and commercial division at 63 percent.

Chris Mills of Lutheran Social Services and Jamie Curia of Ken Nelson Auto Group were recognized for running successful workplace campaigns and having large increases from last year. Glen Hughes, Cathy Jecklin, Natalie Cole, and Terri Dawson were named volunteers of the session for their continued success in the industries, utilities, and commercial division.

Jimmy Johns in Dixon donated a portion of its proceeds Oct. 20. KSB Hospital donated 100

percent of cafeteria sales Oct. 22. Volunteers collected donations during the Small Business Blitz Day, and the Shell stations in Amboy and Dixon donated 5 cents per gallon Oct. 23.

Lee County Bar Association will have the fourth annual Smarty Pants Trivia Game Nov. 6, with proceeds benefitting the campaign.

Call Jenny at 815-2843339 for more information.

Money raised during the United Way campaign benefits Lee County and is given to the 24 member agencies that provide health and human services to thousands of county residents.

Contributions now can be made online at unitedwayofleecounty. org or mailed to United Way of Lee County, P.O. Box 382, Dixon, IL 61021.

IN BRIEF Church to help with detectors ROCK FALLS – Members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will install free smoke detectors or replace detector batteries from Monday to Friday, and from Nov. 2 to 6.

The service is for anyone.

For more information or to sign up, call the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 815-625-3376.

Foundation to auction plants

ter, 441 state Route 2.

Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction start at 6 p.m., followed by a Christmas sit-down dinner, and a dessert and live auction.

Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a table of eight.

All Festival of Trees proceeds will benefit hospice patients and families.

Reservations are due by Nov. 1. To sign up, call Hospice at 815-288-3673.

Vendors sought for craft show

STERLING – Plans for the Northland Mall Fall APPLE RIVER – The Arts, Crafts, and VenEagle Nature Foundation dors Show are underwill auction all remaining way. plants at 10:30 a.m. today Show hours are 9 a.m. at 300 E. Hickory St. to 9 p.m. Nov. 7, and More than 360 plants of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 160 varieties are available. 8 at the mall, 2900 E. with a minimum bid. Go to Lincolnway. eaglenature.com to view The cost is $35 for a the available varieties and single booth, or $50 for their full value pricing. a double booth, which includes a chair and a 10-foot-by-10-foot Hospice plans Setup is after 5 tree celebration table. p.m. Friday and at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

DIXON – Hospice of the For more information, Rock River Valley’s 26th contact jebenezer@ annual Festival of Trees jherzog.com or the mall Gala will be Nov. 14 at Brandywine Banquet Cen- office at 815-626-5390.

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Paying grandma becomes divorce weapon Dear Abby: My daughter and her husband are divorced, and I take care of their twin daughters after school. I love the girls and treasure the time I get to spend with them.

Their parents’ combined income is more than $120,000. I am on a fixed income and ask for only $10 per day (plus $10 a week for gas), so I can take the girls places like the zoo or an occasional movie (which usually costs more than I am given). I feed them one meal a day on this budget as well.

Whenever discussions about money occur, the ex-husband repeatedly tells my daughter he thinks it’s “offen-

Dear Stunned and Hurt: Your former son-in-law may have some bitterness Dear Abby because of the divorce. is written

by Abigail Whatever his reason, his Van Buren, children should not suffer also known for it. Frankly, he should as Jeanne be ashamed of himself.

Phillips. The column is proIf he raises the subject vided through of being “offended” with Universal you, remind him in plain Uclick.

English that you are on a limited income, food is expensive, and if the sive” that a grandparmoney wasn’t needed you ent charges money to watch the grandchildren. wouldn’t ask for it. It’s the truth. It’s nothing to be He uses it as a tactic to ashamed of and certainly threaten to not pay for not offensive. other needed expenses.

Let’s do the math: Your How do I tell him I granddaughters go to think he’s out of line for school 5 days a week; making me feel bad for that’s $50, plus $10 a week requesting the money?

– Stunned and Hurt in for gas. That’s $60. If they Tempe, Arizona were in day care instead

dearABBY

of being looked after by you, the cost would be many times that amount.

Dear Abby: I am an executive assistant. A few years ago, my boss passed away after a long illness.

My 13 years with her accounted for the longest consistent span of my career, and for obvious reasons, I was not able to get a letter of recommendation. It was difficult applying for jobs without being able to provide a firsthand reference from my longest employer.

I now am happily employed, but I worry sometimes about what if it happens again. My current boss is in his early 50s, but not in the best

IN BRIEF Time for treats at Grace UM Church DIXON – Families can come out for a trunk-ortreat night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Grace United Methodist Church, 921 E. Chamberlin St. Church members will offer treats from the trunks of their cars. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided for children and their adult chaperones.

For more information, call the church at 815-2881505.

ROCK FALLS – The 10th annual Trick-or-Trunk Halloween party will be Oct. 31 at First Congregational Church of Rock Falls, 905 Dixon Ave. From 1 to 3 p.m., church members will decorate their cars, vans, trucks, or tailgates, and have treats for children up to age 12.

At 1:30 p.m., there will be a magic show with Jeremy the Amazer. Refreshments will be provided.

All area children are welcome.

For more information, call

should have been proof enough that you were an asset to the company.

I do not think it would be a good idea to approach your boss about giving you a letter of reference for a couple of reasons. First, it might be regarded as a signal that you are not happy with your job. And second, because of fear of litigation, many employers today are reluctant to give out any information about an employee other Dear Executive Assistant: than the length of time I’m sorry about the death the person worked for the of your former employer, company. but your lack of a letter of reference should not Contact Dear Abby at have prevented you from www.DearAbby.com or finding another job. Your P.O. Box 69440, Los Angelength of employment les, CA 90069.

CONCERT AT SPRING VALLEY the church office Monday through Wednesday mornings at 815-625-3314.

Costume contest at fire department

MANLIUS – Manlius Fire Department members met in September at the fire hall.

Robert Reglin, president, conducted the meeting, with nine members and one guest present.

Firefighters approved Anthony Durn as a member, and the name of Christopher Smith was Chili dinner part of submitted for application center celebration membership.

A sales representative from Alexis attended. FireMORRISON – White fighters received a check Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center will have a chili from Dennis and Linda Thompson for a memorial supper served with cinnamon rolls from 5 to 8 p.m. for Charles Hunt. Ben Doty and Steve Michlig won Friday at the Whiteside attendance awards.

County Fairgrounds, 201 The annual Halloween W. Winfield St. Donations will be accept- party will be from 3:30 to ed; the public is welcome. 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the fire house, 225 Maple Ave. A This is part of WHOA’s Halloween costume con20-year celebration. test is planned for different Also planned are a free age groups. Lunch will be spook house, as well as pumpkin painting for $10 in served. Trick-or-treat in Manlius will be from 4:30 to the horse barn.

7 p.m. Oct. 31. After trickFor more information, visit White Oaks’ Facebook er-or-treating, a hayrack ride will start from the fire page. house.

Halloween party set for Oct. 31

health. I have no intention of going anywhere, and I don’t want to send him the wrong signal, but I’m wondering if it would be inappropriate to ask him for a reference letter, just to make sure I don’t find myself in the same situation again. BTW, he knows about my former situation, so I think he would understand, but I’m not sure.

– Executive Assistant in Georgia

Registration due for lunch at office AMBOY – The Lee County Homemakers Association will have an international luncheon and program featuring Lithuania at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Amboy Extension office, 280 W. Wasson St. The public is welcome.

The cost is $1, payable at the door.

Registration is needed

by Tuesday to make sure enough food is available for tasting. To sign up, call Tanya Kazan at 815-3314140 or Donna Wellman at 815-857-2118.

Woman’s group to learn about South FRANKLIN GROVE – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Franklin Grove Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Woman’s Club shelter in Atlasta Park, 339 S. State St. The program will be a “Little Taste of Louisiana,” about life in the bayou.

The speaker will be Aimee Celestine.

For more information, call Pat Thomas at 815-4410801.

Runway show part Whole hog sausage of holiday event on breakfast menu STERLING – Happy Tails MILLEDGEVILLE – The Milledgeville Fire Department will have a breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nov. 1 at the fire station, 15 W. Fourth St. The menu includes whole hog sausage, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, Texas toast, milk, juice, and coffee.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

Proceeds will help fund equipment purchases.

For more information, call 815-225-7086.

Humane Society of Rock Falls will have a Halloween party Thursday at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway.

Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., with a Halloween runway show at 6:15.

Dogs can be dressed in costumes for the runway show. An all-you-can-eat doggie treat buffet will be available.

The cost is $5 for all activities.

For more information, call 815-626-2994.

A concert by Soul’d Out will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton. The singers are based in Georgetown, Ohio, and tour 25 states per year. Donations will be accepted. Visit souldoutquartet.com for more information on the group. Call Randy Venema at 815-499-8843 or visit sites.google.com/site/springvalleyreformedchurch/ what-s-happening for more information on the concerts.

Supper to help senior center MOUNT MORRIS – Mount Morris Senior Center’s annual Harvest Supper and Old-Fashioned Christmas fundraiser will be at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Disciples United Methodist Church, 102 Maple Ave. Those attending will have a harvest meal with trimmings, and hear a program by Rochelle Pennington, columnist and author. Pennington’s dis-

cussion on old-fashioned Christmases will feature a PowerPoint presentation with about 100 vintage photographs and a large display of Christmas antiques. Topics include shopping, letters to Santa, and listening to the radio.

Advance reservations are required. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12, and free for kids younger than 5. Call

the senior center at 815734-6335 or 815-499-6732 or the church at 815-7344853.

Tickets can be purchased at the church, at the senior center at 9 E. Front St., or from senior center board members. The ticket price can be paid at the door.

Net proceeds will benefit programs and services for older adults in the community.

Dealers needed for coin club show DIXON – The Dixon Coin Club will have its annual coin show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road.

The show will have a variety of antique coinage and coin supplies. The public

PRAYING THE ROSARY

ABOVE: The Sterling Catholic Deanery had a Praying the Rosary for America program Oct. 10 at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling. The Newman Central Catholic High School football team led the recitation of the rosary. Photos submitted by Carlene Jenner.

RIGHT: A statue of the Virgin Mary was placed on the stage during the event. Standing by a banner are Tracee Roberts (left) and her mother, Jenner.

is welcome to bring old coins for evaluation.

Dealers can set up displays from 7 to 9 a.m. Table costs are $45 for the first and $25 for each additional one. Hourly door prize drawings for numismatic items and a 50-50 draw-

ing also are planned; 50-50 winners need not be present to win.

For a selling application or more information, call Jerry Bartlett at 815-6265934, Jack Lawyer at 815284-9157, or Dave Mammoser at 815-440-1409,

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Area FFA chapters compete

The Bureau Valley High School FFA horse judging team from Manlius attended the state horse judging competition Sept. 19 at Black Hawk East College in Kewanee.

Members are (from left) Katie Bannick, Morgan Vick, Bethany Swanson, Makina Carrington, Dana Kepner, Mariah Klemme, and Maggie Kelly. The group competed well in both the reasons and the non-reasons divisions. The reasons division ranked and placed the horses, and then explained the reasons of choice. Kepner, Kelly, and Carrington placed 10th as a team. Individually, Kepner placed 17th. The non-reasons division placed and ranked the horses, but did not list the reasons.

Klemme, Bannick, Swanson, and Vick placed 42nd as a team. Photos submitted

by Willard Mott.

The chapter sent 11 students to the section forestry Career Development Event in Kewanee. Members are (from left) Jasan Johnson, Mackinze Swanson, Tanner Maynard, Hunter Schoff, Drew Baker, Dillion Maynard, Drew Fordham, Trey Dale, Chase Gripp, Tom Brummel, and Jay Norden. The forestry CDE included a compass course, map reading, tree identification, tool identification, and a multiple choice test. The chapter team members, Dale, Fordham, Brummel, Gripp, Norden, Schoff, and Baker, placed third. The greenhand team, Maynard, Johnson, Swanson, and Maynard, placed fourth. Gripp also placed ninth individually.

LEFT: West Carroll High School FFA members from Savanna traveled Oct. 1 to the Section 1 Land Use Selection Career Development Event in Leaf River. First through 10th place went to West Carroll varsity members (in no particular order), Anna Badtke, Daniel Hartman, Brianna Kampmeier, Cody Welling, Kyle Wenin, Bailey Durward, Destiny Swalve, Hunter Hall, Sonja Townsends, and Cassie Johnson. Ten teams judged five soils pits for textures of the soil, calculating the slope and potential cropping systems, finding drainage and aeration, labeling the colors of the soil horizons, finding water-holding capacity and permeability, and figuring home site and septic site. First- through 10th-place schools were West Carroll varsity, Scales Mound, Eastland in Lanark, Forreston, Pecatonica, Freeport, Stockton, Dakota, Pearl City, and River Ridge in Hanover. Photos submitted by Kampmeier.

RIGHT: Team members stand in one of the pits to be judged.

Amboy High School FFA members took seventh place and judged four pits at the Section 2 Soil Judging contest Sept.

23 at Ashton-Franklin Center High School in Ashton. The A-FC team won second place. Zach Becker, Section 2 president and Amboy FFA member, presented the awards. Photo submitted

by Hannah Grady.

Polo Community High School FFA members attended the Sept. 22 Section 1 trap shoot in Coleta. Yancy Webster (kneeling, from left) gathered with members, Yancy Webster, Kyle Brown, and Kyle Blum; and (standing) Zack Henson, Garrett VanDrew, Mitch Boothe, Keegan Garman, Connor Brown, Biley Ukena, and Colton Griffin. Participants shot two rounds of 25 and looked to get the highest cumulative score out of 50 shots. The team placed fifth out of eight. Brown placed ninth in the top 10 individual category. The team will compete today at the Geneseo Invitational Trap Shoot. Photos submitted by Stephanie Ruppert.

Chapter members also competed at the Sept. 23 Section 2 land-use contest in Ashton. The eight-member team included (from left) Seth Phillips, Bailey Ukena, Matthew Coffman, Kyle Blum, Connor Brown, Zack Henson, Colton Griffin, and Garrett VanDrew. They calculated the slope of the land and determined the soil structure and soil texture at four different locations. The students also were asked to determine the relative rate of water runoff, drainage, and permeability, as well as use data collected from each soil pit to calculate possible soil loss and determine the best management practices for that site.

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IOWA | FARMING

Egg-producing leader commits to cage-free About 8 percent of egg-laying hens in nation are free-range

BY MIKE HUGHLETT Tribune News Service

MINNEAPOLIS – As McDonald’s, Wal-Mart, General Mills and other c o r p o ra t e e g g b u yers increasingly require roomier housing for hens, the egg industry is under pressure to move toward a future that’s freer of cramped bird cages.

Iowa-based Rembrandt Foods, the nation’s thirdlargest egg producer, last week became the latest to make a long-term commitment to producing cage-free eggs. The company plans to announce a major new cage-free egg farm by year’s end.

“Everything we do in the future will be aligned with cage-free,” said Jonathan Spurway, Rembrandt’s marketing vice president. Rembrandt is owned by Minnesota businessman Glen Taylor, who also owns the Star Tribune newspaper and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Animal welfare activists have long and loudly criticized caged housing, where hens are packed so tight they can’t flap their wings. Consumers took notice. Then, so did food companies, which over the past 2 years have been telling egg suppliers to phase in cage-free production over the next decade or so.

“They have taken a stand that spreads across the entire food system,” said Josh Balk, senior food policy director for the Humane Society of the United States, an advocate for cage-free production.

Still, going even partly cage free will take at least a decade. It will be expensive for producers, and their costs will be at least partly passed down the food chain.

In California, which bans eggs produced in conventional cages, wholesale eggs posted an average weekly price of $2.46 per dozen over the past 52 weeks, compared with $1.86 in the Midwest, according to Urner Barry, a New Jersey-based commodity news service and poultry pricing authority.

Randy Pesciotta, an Urner Barry vice president, said that premium stems largely from California’s cage-free rule, which the state’s voters approved in a referendum and took effect Jan. 1.

About 8 percent of the nation’s egg-laying hens currently reside in cage-free housing. As for the rest, they’re for the most part placed six to a cage, and given 67 square inches of living space, the size of a laptop computer.

In cage-free housing as implemented by the egg industry, hens get at least 144 square inches

of living space and are able to engage in natural behavior like perching and nesting. Cagefree hens are still housed indoors, although birds that produce organic eggs must have access to the outdoors.

Rembrandt has cagefree housing for about 15 percent of the nearly 15 million hens it normally houses. The company operates three farms, one in Renville, Minnesota, and two in Iowa. Almost all of its eggs are “broken” and made into liquid or powdered products, primarily for food manufacturers.

While some of its hen housing could be converted to cage free, Rembrandt plans to build anew as its old capacity is depreciated, Spurway said. A new plant is expected to be announced in the next couple of months that may cost more than $100 million.

Rembrandt has not made a final s i t e decision, Spurway said.

The trend toward cage-free chickens is a big victory for animal welfare activists, although the transition will be pricey for farms making the change.

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“You can’t talk to anyone about your family business, unless to another who has gone through it,” Juday said. “When you talk with other family businesses, you realize you’re not alone.”

Retirement of a company leader is an especially difficult issue, largely because that person might be stepping away from the business but is still in the family, Juday said. Yet for “keeping relevant in a fast-paced world,” succession is vital, she said.

Critical to any succession plan is “ensuring the development of the person who is stepping down,” Juday said. “The transitioning individual really needs to have set themselves up for success after retirement.”

Her father, Dave, did just that. He retired from

Ideal, a global products and technology manufacturer with a screwdriver handle plant outside Philadelphia, in February 2014 after 30 years as its chairman, a working executive position. Traditionally, a non-family member serves as CEO. Dave Juday was 6 weeks shy of turning 70, which had been his retirementage goal for years, he said.

In the years leading up to it, “I had to really get serious about understanding in detail what I did, what I had to stop doing, and what I had to prepare others to do.”

Then he had to prepare for what to do next. He bought a factory building in Wisconsin and turned it into a business incubator, and joined an economic development agency. A “compulsive woodworker,” he also would have more time for his workshop.

“You end up being so defined by your com-

pany for so many years, in some sense you’re not sure you have an identity outside the business,” Dave Juday said.

B e f o re h e re t i re d , though, he took steps to ensure that the business was set up to succeed with a chairman “who understood our values and bought into the importance of family business” and understood “what it would take to succeed into the coming generations.”

In his opinion, that person is his daughter, Meghan, but not yet. His immediate successor, Jim James, who is also CEO, will help groom her, Dave Juday said. She currently is company director and chairs its family council and nominating and governance committee.

“Something I admire about my family is they recognize when they have gotten the company to the extent of their talents,” Meghan Juday said.

It’s never too soon to save RAMSEY

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Saving is doing something

Dear Dave, I know you’re all about getting out of debt, and I agree with your stance on that. I started college last month, and scholarships and Pell grants will pay for everything. But is saving money really that important if you’re young and have a good income?

What good does money do you if you don’t use it for something?

– Tim Dear Tim, Congrats on beginning college. I’m glad, too, that you understand how I feel about debt. But it worries me that you seem

to think that you’re not doing anything with your money when you save.

Saving money is one of the most important things you can do with your money, because when you save, you’re planning for the future and the unexpected.

Retirement might seem long way off right now, but think for a second how it would feel to have worked your entire life only to end up broke at age 65. If that thought doesn’t scare you, it should. Have you ever seen someone that age, or older, wrangling shopping carts in the rain or flipping burgers at a fast food joint? In most cases, it’s not because they love the job and being around people. They’re doing it because they have to,

because they failed to plan for the future and save some money.

Let’s talk about something a little closer. You said you agree with my stance on debt. OK, so how are you going to buy your next car without going into debt if you haven’t saved anything?

How will you survive if you get laid off from your job if you haven’t saved any money? Bad things happen when people are foolish enough not to save money.

Saving is doing something with your money, Tim. It’s one of the most important things you can do with money – for yourself and those around you.

– Dave Follow Dave on Twitter (@DaveRamsey), or visit daveramsey.com.

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Third-generation farmer Frank Hillier holds one of his 8,000 Leghorn chickens in a cage-free aviary system barn in 2014 at Hilliker’s Ranch Fresh Eggs in Lakeview, California. Rembrandt Foods of Iowa is the latest company to make a long-term commitment to producing cage-free eggs.

Astrograph Share Your Feelings With Someone You Love Sunday, October 25, 2015 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A serious conversation will improve a tricky personal situation. Once you reveal your position, you will get the support you need to deal with things. Confidence and assertiveness will work wonders.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your personal life will be up and down. Concentrating on your professional goals and financial gains will help to distance you from any emotional turmoil.

Bide your time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) -- You have more options than you think. A lecture, seminar or conference will give you handy tips on how to go about achieving the success you desire. Try something new.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) -- If you do some digging, you will discover what is going on behind the scenes. Don’t let anyone take advantage of your good nature.

Delays will wreak havoc on your schedule.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Youngsters will play an important role in helping you make a

personal decision. Discuss home improvements with those who will be affected by your choices. Romance will improve your personal life.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Plan a quaint outing with someone special. Some downtime will relieve tension and help you gain insight into your current situation. Try not to worry excessively; it’s bad for your health.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) -- Tie up loose ends. Resolve a relationship issue in order to gain peace of mind. An elderly friend or relative will require help.

The benefits you receive will surprise you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have fabulous ideas, but don’t be insulted if someone offers critical advice. If you don’t overreact, you will be able to see the usefulness of the comments and suggestions made.

CANCER (June 21July 22) -- Share your feelings with someone you love. Expressing your concerns will bring about healthy changes that will improve your life.

Plan a little celebration to show your love and appreciation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Determination and hard work will pay off. Keep trying until you find the perfect balance between your career and home lives. An opportunity you have been waiting for will open up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Keep your life simple. Your future security depends on how you handle your finances. Ask for professional advice regarding investments. Indulgence of any kind will lead to costly consequences.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Do your best to avoid confrontations by devoting your time and attention to something that doesn’t require collaboration. You are best off letting personal matters unfold naturally.

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Emily Henson, dressed as the Big Bad Wolf, and Allie Wiersema, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood, took Trevor Driessens of the Hume Happy Hustlers poses part in the Whiteside County 4-H Horse Show cosThe winner of the western pleasure class was Lauryn with Peaches, just before the junior showmanship tume class Aug. 7 in Morrison. Photos submitted by Kuehl of the Garden Plain Ripsnorters 4-H Club. class.

Allie Lancaster.

Emily Henson shows her horse at the Whiteside County 4-H Show.

Kaeli Kovarik, a member of the Hume Happy Hustlers, displays her carousel costume for her last 4-H Show costume class.

Whiteside equestrians show their talents MORRISON – The Whiteside County 4-H Show was Aug. 8-9 at the fairgrounds in Morrison.

Winners are: Champion horse halter: Tea Thomas, Fenton Wizards Champion pony harness class: Talisa Thomas, Wizards Champion costume class: Emily Henson, Allie Wiersema, Cottonwood 4-H Club Champion trail class: Trevor Driessens, Hume Happy Hustlers, Tampico Walk-trot pleasure class, ages 8-12: Tea Thomas Gaited horse pleasure class: Allison Tegeler, Garden Plain Ripsnorters English pleasure class: Lyndsey Tegeler, Ripsnorters Western pleasure class, ages 15-19: Kaeli Kovarik, Hustlers Western pleasure class, 12-14: Lauryn Kuehl, Ripsnorters Western pleasure Mary Tegeler (from left) and Allison Tegeler of the Garden Plain Ripsnorters and Michaela Millard of the Cottonwood 4-H Club in Morrison class, 8-11: Trevor gather at the Whiteside County 4-H Show.

Driessens Walk-Trot horsemanship class, 8-12: Tea Thomas Horsemanship class: Lyndsey Tegeler Performance horse overall: Kaeli Kovarik, Hustlers Flag race, 8-12: Talisa Thomas, Wizards Flag race, 13 and older: Mary Tegeler, Ripsnorters Barrels class, 8-12: Talisa Thomas, Wizards Barrels class, 13 and older: Kaeli Kovarik, Hustlers Pole-bending class, 8-12: Allison Tegeler, Ripsnorters Pole-bending class, 13 and older: Mary Tegeler Plug race class, 8-12: Tea Thomas, Wizards Plug race class, 13 and older: Kaeli Kovarik, Hustlers High point speed horse or pony: Mary Tegeler, Ripsnorters Tea Thomas of the Fenton Wizards 4-H Club poses her horse during the junior showmanship class.

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Southwest similarities Not unlike local city, Dixon, New Mexico, has art, markets

Autumn provides some beautiful scenery in the Embudo Valley near Dixon, New Mexico.

Tribune News Service photos

BY ANNE Z. COOKE Tribune News Service

T

he next time you drive north from Santa Fe to Taos on state Highway 68, look for state Highway 75 and the turnoff to Dixon, in the green Embudo Valley. Whether you’re an art collector, critic or merely a student of quirky hideaways, make a mental note of the intersection.

This is the way to New Mexico’s leading art fair, the Dixon Studio Art Tour, held annually on the first weekend in November.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dixon’s artists set aside their paints, brushes, pastels, clay, looms, silk screens, lathes and chisels and open their doors to all comers, from browsers and buyers to colleagues and friends.

Many of the artists who call Dixon home exhibit their work in galleries elsewhere, in Santa Fe, Taos and beyond. But this is a chance to meet them at home and to see where and how they work.

First things first “The tour map is essential to finding your way around,” said artist Judy Pearson, one of the many volunteers who organize the event. “All of the studios have a stack, so you can pick one up almost anywhere, at the first studio you visit, or any gallery.”

The map is also crucial to planning your day.

With a panoply of art styles to consider, ranging from oil paintings, watercolors, ink, pottery, porcelain, majolica and jewelry to furniture, wood carving, stone carving, fabrics, weaving, basketry and bronzes – you’ll have to pick and choose.

Count on driving from one studio to the next.

As in most of New Mexico’s rural communities, vegetable gardens, homes, barns, stores – and now the studios – are scattered over a mile or 2, a legacy of the 1725 Embudo Land Grant and the original Spanish colonists’ farm plots.

If you go The 34th Studio Art Tour, organized and manned by volunteers, is set to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 7 and 8 in Dixon, New Mexico.

Get a map at the first gallery you visit; the tour is free. Most displayed art is available for purchase.

Bring cash or checks; some artists don’t accept A few of Dixon’s residents trace their ancestry and haciendas to the colonists. Some to the occasional settler or occasional farmer looking for land. In the 1930s, another group arrived: Dust Bowl migrants moving west.

But it was the fellowship of hippies that came to town in the mid-1960s and 1970s and turned the sleepy outpost on its head.

“You remember the Vietnam War,” said Joan McDonald, owner of Embudo Fabric Design and one of the tour’s founders. “Well, a bunch of us college students decided to flee the city and the horrors of war for a purer, lesscompromised life. But we didn’t know the first thing about how to live it.

“We were artists and intellectuals,” she said, chuckling at the memory. “We could quote philosophy and conjugate German verbs, but we had absolutely no skills, no tools and no

credit cards. As of this writing, there was no ATM in town. Parking is plentiful. Additional stalls exhibiting and selling hand-made crafts, food and jewelry are set up in the library and the community center.

The “Mercado” food stand, organized to support the tour, sells

sandwiches, drinks, fresh local produce, fresh bread, honey, wine, herbs and spices.

Check the website, updated regularly as the tour date approaches, at dixonarts.org, Additional artists may be added.

Dixon is 30 minutes south of Taos on state Highway 68.

money. We were starving. Then somebody suggested organizing an art tour.”

That was in 1982.

Since then, the Studio Tour has been a boon to Dixon, attracting new artists to the community, supporting local projects, and creating a demand for organic vegetable farmers, apple and grape growers, and wine makers. Two wine-tasting rooms, a half-dozen B&Bs, the KLDK-LP radio station and the Dixon Cooperative Market have prospered.

a-kind gifts sold. The Co-op, a non-profit service organization founded to benefit the community, buys – and sells – locally grown produce, meats, jams, spices, hand-crafted items and kitchen wares. Manned by volunteers, the Co-op was my lodestone. It’s open on tour weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 215 state Highway 75.

(505-579-9625 or go to dixonmarket.com.)

To meet the locals, stop for a cup of strong coffee at Zuly’s Cafe, Dixon’s only eatery, known for locally grown ingredients. A favorite of residents and visitors, the green chile cheeseburger, served with local beef and fresh chiles, is unrivaled. Ditto for the chicken dishes, fried or in tacos, prepared with farm-raised chickens.

The eatery is open for breakfast and lunch at 234 state Highway 75.

(505-579-4001 or find it on Facebook.)

If you plan to make a mini-vacation out of your

First in the hearts of New Mexicans Dixon is small – population 926. With few street signs, first-time visitors are never quite sure when “there” is “there.” If that’s you, stop at the Dixon Cooperative Market to ask directions, buy a sandwich, get a tour map, survey the vegetable bins, and look at the handmade, one-of-

ABOVE: Organic farming prospers in the green Embudo Valley.

TOP RIGHT: The Dixon Co-op – which is bigger than it looks – sells everything from vegetables to cooking gear.

TOP LEFT: Small it is; sleepy it isn’t. Line dancing highlights Dixon’s annual summer Fiesta. visit, look for a list of antiques, and will be B&Bs on the Studio Tour open during the show. website (dixonarts.org).

For hours go to www.

Those who stay at novelmanifestationarts.com. ist and historian Stanley Check out the Rift ConCrawford’s Tower Guest temporary Art Gallery, House, at the El Bosque open daily, showcasing Garlic Farm, can buy award-winning pottery fresh garlic and vegetaby ceramicist Betsy Wilbles from 3 to 5 a.m. Friliams, stone carvings by day mornings, before it’s Mark Saxe, and the works packed and sent to Santa of four other area artists.

Fe Farmers Market. Fresh The gallery is at 2249 organic garlic – the best state Highway 68, 1 mile you’ll ever taste – makes from the intersection unforgettable gifts. with state Highway 75.

Crawford himself, whose (505-579-9179) life and work in New MexOn the tour: Get a ico’s Embudo Valley spans glimpse of the Embudo 40 years, is usually there, Valley’s early years as working in the garden seen by Clarence Medina, or selling his books. The whose plein art oil paintguest house is 88 County ings have been capturing Road 64 – take the dirt the look of the mounroad off state Route 75. tains, rivers and adobe (505-579-4288 or go to haciendas since he was stanleycrawford.net.) a boy. (505-579-4645 or find it on Facebook.)

Also on the tour: Eli First among equals Levin’s landscape paintDon’t miss Dixon’s ings and black and white newest gallery, Manifesetchings, depicting tation, on Highway 75 serenity, nature, and – in opposite the Blue Heron the etchings – the darker brewery. Owned by four side, rely on art to speak well-known Dixon artists, the truth. (505-579-416, Manifestation displays http://elilevin.com/ and sells both art and bio_1.html)

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NATIONAL FOOD SERVICE WEEK AT RESTHAVE

Company in 35th year of business DIXON – The Upholstery Fabric Outlet at 609 W. Third St. has been in business for 35 years serving the Sauk Valley.

Howard and Cherrith Wiseman opened their shop Nov. 1, 1980. They specialize in re-upholstering all manner of antique to new furniture to match the style, design, and color choices of the customer.

Cherrith’s first job was her own metal kitchen chairs while in college, and she knew that well-made furniture still had years left, if new foam and fabric were available. Once her kids were in grade school, she bought the current location.

The upholstery shop began in the basement, with two businesses on the first floor. In 1983, two apartments were built as a second-floor addition. The Upholstery Shop was moved upstairs to the main level. The business includes re-stuffing cushions with firm foam and making table cloths, curtains, bed skirts, and pillows.

Local jobs include some of the upholstery for the Reagan Home furniture, the curved booths in Salamandra’s, and various repairs in businesses downtown and in neighboring towns. Out-of-town customers have come from Rockford, Rochelle, DeKalb, and the Chicago suburbs.

Resthave Home in Morrison celebrated National Food Service Week the week of Oct. 4. The dietary department was featured in the home’s quarterly newsletter in September. Dietary staff members are (front row, from left) Emma Gamble; Tawyna Denning, manager; Stephanie Phillips; and (back row) Jacob Westmoreland; Beverly Harmon; Linda Weets; Sarah Houzenga; and Jen Padia. Not pictured are Liz Box, Dakota Bottoms, Tami Bull, Alexis Cassiberry, Jenelle Given, Abby Houzenga, Carol Schipper, Barb Shepard, Trevor Troutman, and Taylor VanDeWostine. Photo submitted by Karla Burn.

OPEN HOUSE AT TEGELER

Facility hires new executive director MORRISON – Mike Saad of Erie has been named executive director at Windsor Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility.

Mike He previSaad ously worked as a hospice care consultant. As executive director, Saad is responsible for overseeing all daily operations, staffing, and resident care.

Windsor Manor Assisted Living at 403 Scenic St. offers one- and two-bedroom assisted living and memory care apartments.

Celebrating 20 years in business, Tegeler Accounting Services will have an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at 218 W. Main St., Morrison. Joy Tegeler (seated from left), owner, and Michelle Neelans; and (standing) staff members, Sarah Gruhn, Brenda Nelson, and Rachel Deckter will be on hand to greet the public. Refreshments will be served.

WORKING TOGETHER FOR DIXON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Book fair orders available online Find a “minion” reasons to read at the Amboy Central PTC Book Fair, at Amboy Central School, 30 E. Provost St..

The fair will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nov. 2 to 5, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6. Extended hours include 3 to 7 p.m.

Nov. 4 and 5. Online ordering will begin Sunday. Go to bookfairs.scholastic. com/homepage/amboycen tralschool to place an order until Nov. 14.

All proceeds benefit the Central School PTC and the Amboy Central School library. The PTC supports teachers and students by purchasing classroom materials and equipment, paying portions of field trip costs, and contributing to good behavior rewards and incentives.

Larry Dunphy, owner of Books on First, has supplied coffee weekly to the work crews throughout the 2015 Dixon Habitat for Humanity home build project. Photos submitted by Chris Gehlbach.

Employees of Folsom’s Bakery in Dixon have supplied donuts weekly to the work crews at the work site.

Sign-up open for chamber meeting ROCK FALLS – The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce will have a quarterly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St. The topic will be Connections through Community.

Speakers will include Bill Wescott, Rock Falls mayor; Bethany Bland, chamber president; and Andy Thorton from the Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA. More than 20 nonprofit agencies will showcase services.

The cost is $5 for chamber members and $10 for nonmembers. Registration is open through Friday. Email hodges@rockfallschamber. com or call 815-625-4500.

Christ our Savior Lutheran Church members worked at the site Oct. 3. Volunteers stand with future homeowner, Kali Nave (third from left), and Bob Augustine (far right), Dixon Habitat for Humanity Board member and co-supervisor.

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The high school sports season is both heating up and winding down. Golf is done, soccer playoffs are coming down to the wire, and football and volleyball are about to delve into their postseasons. Here’s a look back at some sporting images. ABOVE: Oregon’s Isidoro Marcos goes head over heels Oct. 20 after crashing into Hinckley-Big Rock’s goalkeeper during the Hawks’ sectional soccer game. BELOW-RIGHT: Newman’s Logan Whitman breaks up a pass intended for Fulton’s Devon Ballard on Sept. 5.

FALL SPORTS

ABOVE: Rock Falls’ Braeden Westfall gets his legs taken out from under him while running the ball Oct. 16 against Dixon.

LEFT: Dixon’s Kira Goral (right) leads the pack Oct. 17 during the Big Northern Conference meet in Burlington. Goral led the Duchesses to the conference title.

TOP: Two referees keep an eye on the weather during a rainy Sept. 18 game between AFC and Aquin. The game eventually resumed, and Aquin won.

ABOVE: Eastland’s Karissa Freidag tees off on the second hole during the Class 1A Regional meet Oct. 7 at Silver Ridge Golf Course in Oregon.