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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

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Taking them two by two Whose Board reviewing six-pack of superintendent candidates

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

DIXON – The Dixon School Board is interviewing the top six candidates in the running for superintendent.

The board interviewed two candidates behind closed doors Monday, will interview two more tonight, and another two on Thursday.

The board will then choose two finalists who will be called

back for a second interview Monday or Tuesday of next week, said Superintendent Michael Juenger, who will retire at the end of the school year.

The names of the candi-

dates will not be made public until one is hired. Twentytwo people applied; the field was narrowed to 10, and then to six.

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Unusual route leads woman to Sterling family in dire straits

STERLING

Purple Heart finally home

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

AMBOY – Tina Koch never goes that way on state Route 26. Never, ever, ever, she said.

She always turns right. But, for whatever reason, on Saturday morning just after 9 a.m., she decided turn left.

Tina That’s when Koch she saw the car, flipped on its hood and totaled. And that’s when she saw the woman – waving her arms and screaming for her baby, standing and screaming for help, even with, they would later find out, a broken back.

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It will remain a mystery how this Purple Heart made its way from Elgin to Sterling. It was found among the belongings of the late Bill Edwards and presented Tuesday to Burke Beu, whose father, James, earned the medal during World War II.

Son travels from Denver to pick up father’s long-lost medal

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

t took months of research, many people, a letter and – finally – a train ticket for a World War II and Korean War veteran’s Purple Heart to be reunited with his family.

James Beu, originally of Elgin, died in Denver 14 years ago at the age of 87.

At a ceremony Tuesday at the Sterling American Legion, Beu’s eldest son, Burke, at last took possession of the medal his father had left behind long ago.

It was found among the possessions of Bill Edwards, who died this spring in Sterling. Edwards, 79, was a collector of sorts and had gotten to know a woman named Terri Wheeler through estate sales and auctions – they both were “pickers,” Wheeler said.

When Edwards died, his family invited Wheeler, 53, over to have a look at the things of his they would be putting up for sale. When she went to the house, Edwards’ daughter, Julie Montanez, brought out the Purple Heart.

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Historic church building on market Owners restored it for unique wedding business

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

Burke Beu of Denver receives the Purple Heart of his late father, James, from Terri Wheeler (right) during a presentation Tuesday at the Sterling American Legion.

Beu also was given a key to the city of Sterling from Mayor Skip Lee.

POLO – An important piece of the town’s history is up for sale.

The Polo Historic Wedding Chapel is on the market, but owners Jim O’Connor and Christina Lee-Grogan are hoping their preservation efforts will continue. They are selling the chapel because of health issues, O’Connor said.

“Business was good – that wasn’t really a factor at all,” O’Connor said. “We are just dealing with an illness, and that’s all we can focus on right now.”

The First Presbyterian Church, 211 N. Division, was dedicated in 1857 – the year Polo was founded.

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COMMUNITY WATCH VETERANS DAY OBSERVED IN DIXON

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Brig. Gen. Paul M. Benenati salutes during the playing of “Taps” Tuesday morning at a ceremony in Dixon observing Veterans Day. Benenati was the keynote speaker for the ceremony.

TOP RIGHT: Tamera Brooks of Dixon, who has a long lineage of veterans in her family, pays her respects at the Veterans Day ceremony in Dixon.

Corrections • Contact Rick Rajnowski at 815-4990754 for information on the Sauk Valley Marine Detachment 913’s Toys for Tots campaign in Whiteside County. The phone number was incorrect in Tuesday’s editions.

• Cards for Lorna Witmer, who is celebrating her 90th birthday, can be sent to 805 B Florence Drive, Sterling, IL 61081. The address was incorrect in Tuesday’s Celebrations.

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Jerry L. Mayes, 54, no permanent address; 10:16 a.m.

Monday in the 300 block of South Hennepin Avenue; Lee County warrant for failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.

John T. Neuroth, 20, of Dixon; 11:30 p.m. Monday at Walmart, 1640 S. Galena Ave.; retail theft; released with notice to appear.

Marcus James Bond, 44, of Ashton; 8:15 p.m. Monday; driving under the influence, operating uninsured motor vehicle, speeding; posted bond and given notice to appear.

Jessica A. Kruger, 36, of Hoffman Estates; 1:02 p.m.

Monday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (driving under the influence); posted bond and given notice to appear.

Adam James Seloover, 30, of Amboy; 11:44 p.m. Sunday; driving under the influence, no insurance; released with notice to appear.

Boy, 13; 9:09 p.m. Sunday; disorderly conduct; released to his parents.

Tristan Wells Rosalez, 19, of Rock Falls; 5 p.m. Sunday; driving under the influence of drugs, speeding 35 miles per hour over posted speed limit, possession of drug paraphernalia; posted bond and given notice to appear.

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Boy, 14, of Mount Morris; 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3; battery; released to his parent.

Ronald A. Ryckman, 52, of Madison, Wisconsin; 9:45 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 100 block of South Fourth Street; driving while license suspended, illegal transportation of alcohol; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Cody A. Suter, 24, of Oregon; 9:52 p.m. Nov. 5; Ogle County warrant for contempt of court; taken to Ogle County Jail.

John L. Winterton, 42, of Oregon; 7:05 p.m. Thursday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear – driving under the influence; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Iris I. Estrada, 20, of Oregon; 9:59 p.m. Thursday; Sterling Police Ogle County warrant for failure Tasha L. Garcia, 26, of to appear for non-payment – Sterling; 9:04 a.m. Monday at resisting a peace officer; taken East Fourth Street and 17th to Ogle County Jail.

Avenue; no insurance; posted Heidi V. Rudolph, 47, of driver’s license as bond.

Oregon; 9:38 p.m. Friday; Ann Brockwell-Althaus, 71, domestic battery, interfering of Sublette; 11:58 a.m. Monwith the reporting of domestic day at First Avenue and East battery; taken to Ogle County Third Street; improper lane Jail. usage; given notice to appear.

Jacob M. Burke, 25, of Michael S. Clapp, 44, of Oregon; 10:47 p.m. Friday in Sterling; 3:53 p.m. Monday the 100 block of North Fifth at East Fourth and Locust Street; driving while license streets; Whiteside County revoked; taken to Ogle Counwarrant for failure to appear – ty Jail. defective windshield; posted Brett J. Hollewell, 24, of $200 cash bond.

Oregon; 3:06 a.m. Sunday Boy, 17, of Sterling; 8:05 on South Third Street; Ogle p.m. Monday at East Third County warrant for failure to Street and 18th Avenue; no appear; taken to Ogle County insurance; posted driver’s Jail. license as bond.

Jeremy Izer, 23, of Oregon; 3:39 a.m. Sunday on South Street; two counts of Rock Falls Police Third domestic battery, aggravated Sandra Lilly, 50, of Rock domestic battery; taken to Falls; 12:52 p.m. Monday; Ogle County Jail.

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VETERANS HONORED IN STERLING AND ROCK FALLS

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The American Legion’s Mike Wolber tells the story behind the lost Purple Heart.

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“I was just so in awe when I held it – just how heavy it was – and I thought, ‘Someone must have shed blood for that,’� Wheeler said. “Then I read the name on it, and I was like, we have to find this family, we have to find this guy.�

The Edwardses were, understandably, overwhelmed at the time, and so Wheeler took it upon herself to find the medal’s rightful owner.

All she had to go on was a name etched into the back: James A. Beu. Wheeler took the medal to the Sterling American Legion Post. With the help of 79-year-old Marilyn Anderson, a Sterling Public Library librarian with a specialty in genealogy, they were able to uncover an obituary from Aug. 15, 2000, in the Denver Post for a James A. Beu, originally from Elgin, who had served in the Army Air Force during World War II, and the Air Force during the Korean War. He had died that Aug. 11; his obituary said he had received a Purple Heart for his service in the second world war.

Two sons were listed as survivors: Burke and Steven Beu, both of Denver.

With fingers crossed, the American Legion sent a letter to Burke.

Burke replied: Yes, it was his father’s medal.

Burke, 54, got that letter 3 weeks ago, and when he did, chills went up his spine.

He had, in fact, already made Veterans Day plans to visit his mother and father at their grave at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, but decided that travel-

ing from Denver to pick up his father’s medal was a much better way to Skip honor him.

Lee “I immediately thought, I can’t just say, ‘Oh good, send it to me,’�

Burke said. “I thought, ‘I really need to go out there and get it.’�

His father had been given the medal after part of one hand had been shot off by a Japanese sniper. For the rest of his life, he would have only nine fingers.

Burke said when he and his brother were children, they asked their dad about it, and he told them the story and that he had received a Purple Heart for his service. But Burke had always wondered about the medal – mostly because he’d never seen it. In fact, the part about the Purple Heart almost didn’t get put into his father’s obituary, because he was so unsure about it. In the end, his younger brother, Steven, convinced him that it should go in. “If we hadn’t, they probably wouldn’t have been able to track us down,� he said.

About 50 people showed up at 12:30 Tuesday afternoon to watch Wheeler hand the Purple Heart back to Beu’s family. “Its journey is finally over,� she said, handing the medal to Burke.

Then, Sterling Mayor Skip Lee handed Burke a key to the city. “I’m sure [my parents are] glad that I came here instead,� he said through tears, thanking everyone in the community for their help. “This is right where I’m supposed to be.�

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Tim Osbourn, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, plays “Taps� on Tuesday afternoon during the Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Rock Falls.

LEFT: Dick Cox of Sterling American Legion Post 296 welcomes the audience to the Veterans Day service Tuesday morning at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School.

BELOW-LEFT: Air Force veteran Wilbur Wildman, also a member of the Rock Falls American Legion Honor Guard, gives commands Tuesday afternoon as the guard gives a 21-gun salute.

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OBITUARIES Dorothy Gaye Pope ROCK FALLS – Dorothy Gaye Pope, 72, of Rock Falls, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at her home, from cancer. She worked as a short-order cook at several places in Rock Falls, before her retirement as a cook from Hammet House in Sterling.

Dorothy was born Feb. 23, 1942, the daughter of Lonnie and Ella Jane (Smith) Forren. She married Meredith Pope. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, Jack (Dawn Canady) Pope of Burlington, North Carolina, and Clark (Rachel Davis) Pope of Cary, North Carolina; three sisters, Mae Young of Ohio, Mildred Bowyer of Danese, West Virginia, and Leta Hann of Lewisburg, West Virginia; one

brother, Joe (Flo) Forren of Lewisburg, West Virginia; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Brian Pope; longtime companion, Robert Kessler; and eight siblings.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Scott Porter of Abiding Word Church in Sterling, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

David F. Hansen PROPHETSTOWN – David F. Hansen, 78, of Prophetstown, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at his home. He owned and operated Dave’s Service Station from 1966 to 2004 in Prophetstown.

David was born May 30, 1936, in Sheffield, the son of Irvin and Alta Mae (Hahn) Hansen. He married Alice De May on Aug. 12, 1955, in Hernando, Mississippi.

Survivors include his wife of Prophetstown; two sons, Daniel (Kim) Hansen and Terry (Ally

Johnson) Hansen, both of Prophetstown; one sister, Karen (Jim) Wetzell of Sterling; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: LaVerne W. Franks of Rock Falls, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Kenneth L. “Ken” James of Dixon, 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Today’s funerals: LaVerne W. Franks of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Betty M. Berger of Oregon, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon.

Thursday visitations: Kenneth L. “Ken” James of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Mattie M. Johnson of Dixon, 4-6 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Matthew J. Hoffmiller of Rock Falls, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Dorothy Gaye Pope of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Thursday funeral: Kenneth L. “Ken” James of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Friday visitations: Matthew J. Hoffmiller of Rock Falls, 10-11:15 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Kathleen S. Jahn of Amboy, 4-8 p.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Friday funerals: Mattie M. Johnson of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church in Dixon.

Dorothy Gaye Pope of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

Matthew J. Hoffmiller of Rock Falls, 11:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Saturday visitation: David F. Hansen of Prophetstown, gathering of family and friends, 1-3 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Saturday funerals: Kathleen S. Jahn of Amboy, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at Church of the Brethren in Franklin Grove.

George S. Feczko of Dixon, 11:30 a.m. memorial celebration of life at Heritage Square in Dixon.

Evelyn I. Leech MORRISON – Evelyn I. Leech, 90, of Morrison, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

Obituary information All obituaries, including death notices, are due by 2 p.m. Sunday through Friday for the following day’s edition. They can be sent via e-mail, obituaries@saukvalley.com or fax, 815-625-9390.

Obituary corrections and

Matthew J. Hoffmiller ROCK FALLS – Matthew J. Hoffmiller died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at his home.

Matt was born Feb. 24, 1977, in Sterling, the son of John L. Hoffmiller and Marianne Archer Hoffmiller.

He was a graduate of St. Andrew Grade School in Rock Falls, a 1995 graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling, and a 1999 graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

While attending Newman and St. Ambrose, he played football, where he felt a strong kinship with his teammates. Matt had taught and coached football in Eldridge, Iowa, for North Scott School District. He was a genuine, caring, and loving guy, who would help anyone in need.

Surviving are his daughter, Maya of Bettendorf, Iowa; his parents, John and Marianne Hoffmiller of Rock Falls; his sister, Judy Hoffmiller, and his brother, Michael (Amanda Kettner) Hoffmiller, both of Madison, Wisconsin; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy

Hoffmiller of Rock Falls; his uncles and aunts, Paul Hoffmiller, Mary End, Margaret Hoffmiller, Anne (Larry) Mayberry, and Jean (George) Zook; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, the Rev. Leslie and Faye Archer; and his paternal grandparents, Albert and Jane Hoffmiller.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. Visitation also will be from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Friday and the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Burial will be Saturday at Holy Cross Cemetery in Harmon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an educational fund for his daughter, Maya, established by North Scott teachers, and sent to Ann Schneckloth, in care of Ed White School, 121 S. Fifth St., Eldridge, IA 52478; or to tuition assistance at St. Andrew Grade School or Newman Central Catholic High School.

clarifications will appear in the Corrections box on page A2 the next publication day.

Receipt of all obituarPhyllis K. M. Reuter ies must be confirmed by DIXON – Phyllis K. M. Reuter, 91, of Dixon, died Monphone.

For more information, day, Nov. 11, 2014, at Heritage Square in Dixon, call 815-625-3600 or 815- Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling 284-2222, ext. 5530 or 5502. arrangements.

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CHICAGO (AP) – A prominent lawyer for victims of sexual abuse urged the incoming Roman Catholic archbishop of Chicago to address the festering issue quickly and forthrightly, including by requiring priests to sign statements testifying they never abused a child.

That’s among the actions Blase Cupich should take right away as he assumes the leadership of the nation’s third-largest archdiocese next week, attorney Jeff Anderson told reporters in Chicago on Tuesday.

As the outgoing bishop

of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane, Cupich has been steeped in a culture of secrecy within the church, Anderson argued.

“It’s time for him to jump outside of that box of clerical secrecy,” he said.

Anderson also says Cupich should reveal the names of current priests who have faced allegations so those allegations can be vetted by parties with no direct links to the church.

Anderson, other plaintiffs’ attorneys and victims’ groups have long accused outgoing Cardinal Francis George of not being transparent enough

and of downplaying the severity of sexual abuse by priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Anderson, who has sued archdioceses nationwide, called Tuesday’s news conference to criticize the way the Chicago Archdiocese went about releasing 15,000 internal documents last week on the sexual abuse of children by 36 priests.

Unlike in a similar release of 6,000 internal documents in January, Anderson says neither victims’ attorneys nor other independent observers were invited to vet the pool of records before the release.

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Cardinal Francis George (left), retiring leader of the Chicago Archdiocese, shakes hands with newly appointed Archbishop Blase Cupich, after Cupich spoke Sept. 20 to the media at a news conference in Chicago.

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“I saw it, and I couldn’t register what I was seeing,” Koch said. “Then I saw the parents and the mom, and when I got there, they just kept saying, ‘The baby! The baby!’”

Koch looked in the car, and there she was, little Dixie Kay Maves, just barely 1 year old, hanging upside down in her car seat.

“The car, as far as I remember, was pretty much totaled,” Koch said. “Totally crushed other than the square around the baby.”

So, she reached inside, and carefully unbuckled it, swaddling the little carrot-topped child in

a blanket before setting her inside the car with her son who, she said, fed the baby penguin crackers while Koch called 911.

“I was trying to help the parents, but they were just so injured,” she said.

Together, they waited for the ambulance to come.

Dixie Kay’s dad, Carl Maves, had been driving the car, out delivering newspapers on Route 26 near Union Road with his wife, Sarah, when they lost control and the car flipped.

The Sterling family had been stranded for anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours, Koch said.

Paramedics at the scene told her that if they had been out there even 40 minutes longer, they all

might have died of hypothermia.

“I never go that way,” she said. “Nobody goes that way. There are houses down there, but no one goes that way.”

In the time from when she came upon the scene, to when the elder Maveses were taken away in helicopters to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, not a single car passed, she said.

Carl and Sarah Maves were still listed in critical and serious condition, respectively, Tuesday afternoon.

Koch said she wasn’t even sure Carl had come out of his coma yet.

Sarah, on the other hand, is doing a little better, the nursing supervisor at Saint Anthony said.

Dixie Kay was taken to

KSB Hospital for minor injuries – a cut above the eyebrow and a bruised liver, according to Koch.

The little girl is staying with her grandparents in Rock Falls now, and, Koch says, they could use some help.

She has been soliciting her friends and the community for donations for the baby – anything from diapers to food to money is welcome, she said.

There’s no official drop-off location yet, but she’s been in talks with a bank in Dixon, and hopes to have that set up today. In the meantime, she said, people can feel free to give her a call at 815-716-0316 or email her at tinabina68@hotmail.com.

The drive is her way of paying it forward, Koch

said. This week marks the 5-year anniversary of her stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

She’s in remission, but at the time, as a selfemployed person who cleans houses for a living, and who had only just purchased a home, she didn’t know what to do.

Her friends and family pooled together to help her make her payments, and help her through recovery.

“I didn’t know if there was help out there for me, and there was,” she said.

“I just want this family to know that there’s help.

I am humbled that I was allowed the opportunity to do this.

“And I just thank God, thank God, thank God that I went that way.”

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In addition to meeting with the school board this week, the candidates are meeting with a focus group of teachers, administrators, support staff, and members of the school district’s

parent-teacher organization.

Next week, the top two will have three interviews – one with district administrators, one with central office personnel, and a final interview with the school board. It could take a couple of more weeks before a superin-

tendent is named.

Among other things, board members will attend a school board conference in Chicago next week. The Thanksgiving holiday also will slow down the process, Juenger said.

“Once the board finalizes a candidate, they will have to discuss a

salary and benefit package,” Juenger said. “It may be the first week of December before an official announcement is made.”

Although the board will make the final decision, board President Pam Tourtillott said recently that members would listen to others’ opinions.

The new superintendent’s annual salary, fringe benefits, contractual terms and conditions will be based on his or her education and experience. The multiyear contract could require the new superintendent, who will take the helm July 1, to live in the school district.

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Thomas Dr. Thomas Gehlbach Gehlbach, KSB pulmonologist, will present “Combusted Tobacco: Past, Present, and Future.” Topics will include trends, vaping, e-cigarettes, and information on how to stop smoking.

A light soup supper will be available.

Doors will open at 5:15 p.m.; the program will start at 6.

Call 815-285-5932 for more information.

Church to pack Christmas boxes STERLING – All are invited to Friendship Sunday this weekend at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1904 18th Ave. Sunday school for all ages will begin at 9:30 a.m., with morning worship at 10:45 a.m. and lunch at noon. After lunch, volunteers will pack shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, a program that provides gift boxes for children around the world.

Call the church at 815625-0351 for more information or for transportation.

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Man charged with sex assault of senior JOLIET TOWNSHIP (AP) – Will County authorities have charged a man they say tried to rape a 78-year-old woman in her home.

The Joliet Herald-News reports a sheriff’s spokeswoman said Monday that 40-year-old David Keys of Joliet Township is being held on $3 million bond in Will County jail. He is charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault, home invasion and unlawful restraint.

Authorities say Keys knocked on the victim’s door around 1 a.m. on Nov. 1 and asked if her daughter was home. The victim told him she would get a phone number.

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City makes progress on long demolition list Sterling Today takes care of three more

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

STERLING – The city can cross a few more properties off its demolition wish list.

The city has budgeted for several properties to be leveled this fiscal year, but this time Sterling Today led the charge.

The demolition of structures at 409 Ave. C, 411 Ave. C, and 303 W. Fifth St. are nearing completion.

The city had targeted the rental properties for quite some time, but because of their proximity to other properties owned by Sterling Today, the nonprofit development group

bought them about 6 months ago.

Building and Zoning Administrator Amanda Schmidt said tenants in all three of the structures were notified early on about the city’s plans.

Mary Benson, president of Sterling Today, said the decision to buy the properties was driven by aesthetics rather than development potential.

“These properties are very shallow, and probably not very amenable to development,” Benson said. “With everything we have invested in that area, it was much more an effort to take down eyesores on the West End.”

mard said. “From our perspective, we are pleased to see them come down for aesthetic reasons and the good of the neighborhood.”

The city became involved in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program in 2010 and received a federal grant of nearly $2.8 million. The money is being used to buy and rehab foreclosed and abandoned properties, which are then sold to low- and moderate-income families. That money is drying up, however, and many of the properties are not suitable for reclamation projects.

The city, through its general fund, budgeted to take possession of six properties on the demolition list and would like to do all of them this fiscal year.

To be leveled • 1111 Ave. L • 908 Ave. K • 1110 Seventh Ave. • 603 13th Ave. • 807 Ave. E • 906 Dillon Ave. Benson said it would be a challenge logistically to even turn the area into a parking lot.

“It’s likely to become a small park or some sort of green space,” Benson said. “It was so inexpensive that it just made sense to take them down.”

City Manager Scott Shumard said the help from Sterling Today was greatly appreciated.

“The properties were not well-maintained and are on substandard-sized lots,” Shu-

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Several of the structures are sought through abandonment proceedings, however, which can take many years. Many of the properties have liens for lawn-mowing that the city must do when they are abandoned.

While steady progress is being made, the demolition list is daunting.

“We did a study about 5 years ago and determined that 250 properties could be demolished right now,” Mayor Skip Lee said.

Lee said the structures are prioritized according to several criteria, with public safety being most important. Potential for improving a neighborhood and proximity to areas with good prospects for development are also considered.

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Quinn, Rauner attend ceremony Victim critical; Governor makes first public appearance since conceding election no arrests made CHICAGO (AP) – An event honoring a Chicago alderman who was awarded three Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star drew the state’s top elected officials on Tuesday, including Gov. Pat Quinn, who made his first public appearance since conceding the election to Republican Bruce Rauner.

Quinn said Illinois should be the most veteran-friendly state in the nation, a theme he raised during the hardfought gubernatorial race. The Chicago Democrat – and several veterans at the event – noted Quinn administration programs that have helped veterans buy homes, get jobs and said efforts to fight homelessness among veterans were ongoing.

“We have been able to make strides in that direction,” Quinn told the audience gathered at Chicago’s Soldier Field on the rainy day. “We still have a long way to go.”

He didn’t interact with Rauner, who attended the event but didn’t speak. Neither addressed reporters.

The ceremony – which included a wreath-laying at a Doughboy statue, performances by the U.S. Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club and a 21-gun salute – honored retiring Alderman James Balcer, who has been vocal on veterans’ issues. The U.S. Marine veteran was awarded three Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for heroism during the Vietnam War. Other attendees included Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, U.S Rep. Mike Quigley and sever-

Monday night fight left three wounded

each other, and there is no immediate danger to the general public,” the police news release said.

The fight that led to the stabbing happened about 9:14 p.m. Monday, which is when police got a call to investigate a report of two people arguing in the brick apartment building at Sixth Avenue and 12th Street, police said. Potthoff said that none of the people involved appeared to live in the apartment where the stabbings took place.

The fight was not gangor drug-related, Chief Ron Potthoff said, and it apparently involved a personal relationship.

Potthoff said the fight began inside the apartment building before moving outside.

Neighbors said they believed the fight began in one of the two first-floor apartments of the fourapartment building, then moved to the parking lot behind the building.

Sterling Police, State Police and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded.

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

STERLING – No one was in custody Tuesday after three people were stabbed – one critically – Monday night at a Sterling apartment building, police said.

All three victims were taken to CGH Medical Center for treatment, but their names were not released. Neighbors say they were taken out of the building on stretchers.

One of the people involved, a 21-yearold Sterling man, was released from the hospital Monday night. A 25-yearold Sterling woman was released Tuesday, Sterling Police Sgt. Alex Chavira said, and a third person involved – a 29-yearold Sterling man – was in critical condition at CGH and was being monitored.

“This was an isolated incident, all of the individuals involved knew

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Illinois Governor Elect Bruce Rauner shakes hands Tuesday with former servicemen during a Veterans Day commemoration ceremony at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (left) and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (right) pay tribute to Chicago Alderman James Balcer during the Veterans Day commemoration ceremony. Balcer served as a member of the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he earned numerous awards, including a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts. al other Chicago aldermen.

Emanuel repeated his vow to end city homelessness among veterans. Millions of dollars

in city and federal funds have been committed to veterans’ housing in Chicago.

Kirk, a retired naval intelligence officer, said

he’s gearing up to push for veterans’ issues, particularly veterans’ hospitals. He wants to be chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He already serves as a ranking member, but with the GOP winning control of the Senate last week the job would typically become his.

The Republican thanked veterans and Rauner, who was sitting in the audience. Rauner is a venture capitalist from Winnetka who’s donated money to a Chicago organization helping veterans over the years. He’ll become Illinois’ first Republican governor in more than a decade.

The Chicago event coincided with commemorations statewide, including a veterans’ ceremony at Belleville’s City Hall and a parade in Springfield.

IN BRIEF Police find body in trunk of burned car EAST ST. LOUIS (AP) – Authorities say firefighters have discovered a body in the trunk of a burned car in East St. Louis.

The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating after the body was discovered Monday. East St. Louis police say a burning vehicle was reported around 3 p.m. on railroad tracks near 18th Street and Broadway. They say firefighters found the body after extinguishing the fire.

Authorities haven’t said if the person was believed

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The Kankakee Daily Journal reported Tuesday that Dakota Papineau of Watseka turned himself in to the Iroquois County sheriff’s police after a grand jury returned an indictment last week.

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Rauner, Quinn clashing right up till the end Candidates saw same vote totals quite differently

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL | ‘FIXING ILLINOIS’

Billion-dollar idea could benefit Illinois; pursue it O

f all 98 ideas for governmental reform in the book “Fixing Illinois,” one stands out to us as a billion-dollar gem.

We challenge area lawmakers on the state and federal level to actively pursue it during this post-election period.

What idea could possibly mean a cool billiondollar-a-year improvement in the Illinois state government’s bottom line?

It’s idea No. 29: “The Illinois congressional delegation should pressure the Obama administration and Congress to develop a Medicaid reimbursement formula that reflects current economic conditions in the states as well as poverty rates.”

Authors James D. Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson, who were Sauk Valley Media’s guests at last month’s Sauk Valley Symposium, came up with the idea after studying Illinois’ Medicaid

What we think

point to research that shows, for the period Senators and representatives should look studied, that of $2 trillion at increasing the low rate at which Illinois is contributed by Illinois taxpayers to the federal reimbursed for its Medicaid costs. Increase government, the state the rate to the national average, and it could received only $1.3 trillion in return. mean $1 billion a year more for our state.

If Illinois’ Medicaid reimbursement rate funding situation. and you can easily see would rise from 50 Medicaid, the public that Illinois trails badly percent to the national health insurance prowhen it comes to recovaverage of 57 percent, gram that covers 25 per- ering the costs of its according to Nowlan and cent of Illinois residents, Medicaid expenses.

Johnson, the state would receives federal reimNowlan and Johnson realize a $1 billion-a-year bursement. argue that times have increase in federal reimThe problem for Illinois changed since Illinois’ 50 bursement. is that the rate is low. percent reimbursement And that would leave Only 50 percent of Illirate was established in $1 billion available for nois’ Medicaid expendi- 1965. The state’s poverty Illinois to spend, not on tures are reimbursed by rate is higher. The state’s Medicaid, but on fundthe feds. economy is not nearly ing education, paying off Compare that to the as strong as it once was. bills, and other impornational average of 57 Some of Illinois’ wealth tant needs. percent. has sprouted legs and We call on local offiCompare that further to left the Land of Lincoln. cials, state lawmakers, the reimbursement rates The result is that the U.S. House members, for states surrounding expenses of Medicaid U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin Illinois, which, according have fallen more heavand Mark Kirk, and whoto “Fixing Illinois,” are ily on the backs of state ever else is interested, about 65 percent. taxpayers. to investigate with vigor And compare that to It’s not as if Illinois is this untapped opportuthe highest Medicaid swimming in big bucks nity. reimbursement rate in funneled to our state by After all, it could be the land – 75 percent – the feds. The authors worth a billion dollars.

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Earth Angel season is here; please help LINDA STRAITH Mount Morris

It’s that time of year again. Earth Angel season is here. It’s our 11th year; can you believe it? Where has the time gone?

My nickname is Granny. Each year at this time, Granny and her Earth Angels begin getting ready for the holiday season in gathering names and toys for children of families in need who live in Ogle County.

Last year, we reached out to 768 children in Ogle County (includ-

ing those from military families), all because of everyone’s open hearts and generosity.

I started taking calls Monday so they will be able to sign up. Registration sheets will also be available at Dixon High School, Ogle County Health (for WIC families), and Lutheran Social Services.

Granny’s Mailbag was established to gather cards and letters filled with loving thoughts, prayers, and holiday wishes for our deployed soldiers abroad.

When you are writing to friends and family this Christmas, please take an extra moment to write a card or letter for a soldier and deposit it

into one of “Granny’s Mailbags” at any of the 18 drop sites. No postage required.

Deadline for all correspondence is Dec. 1; deadline for toys is Dec. 18.

Remember, you can also help by donating wrapping paper, gift bags, tape, and so forth.

If you have any questions, contact me at 779-771-4591 or send an email to earth.angels. oglecounty@hotmail. com. Donations can be made on Facebook at Fundrazr (via PayPal Link) for “Earth Angels Wanted – Fundraiser.”

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Jennifer Baratta Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Larry Lough

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year. Remember, every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.

Give back the basketball JOANNE GRANT Polo

The young person who walked off with my grandson’s white, 8-inch Duke University basketball from the Reagan School playground should be ashamed.

I got him that ball on a recent trip to North Carolina, because he is a Duke University fan.

It’s not as if I can just go to any store to get him a new one.

Why don’t you just give it back?

Election Night provided a perfectly strange end to what was, in some ways, a perfectly strange campaign for governor.

Face it, it’s not every year that a labor union, the Operating Engineers in this case, gives a chunk of money to a Libertarian Party candidate.

Anyway, it was after 10 p.m. on Election Night, most of the votes had been counted, and most media outlets were declaring the race for Republican Bruce Rauner.

Yet, Gov. Pat Quinn addressed supporters and refused to concede, saying he wanted to wait until all of the votes had been counted.

Minutes later, Rauner addressed his own supporters and delivered a victory speech.

Guess you could say the two had a different vision of the state right up to the end.

Compromise better than boos For his part, Rauner got an interesting response from his supporters when he said he’d reached out to Senate President John Cullerton and House Speaker Michael Madigan, both Chicago Democrats, to urge cooperation in going forward to solve the state’s problems.

Forget for a moment that the outreach effort didn’t involve actually speaking directly to either Cullerton or Madigan, despite Rauner certainly implying that in his Election Night statement. The point is that the crowd loudly booed at the mention of Cullerton’s and Madigan’s names.

This is understandable to a point. Rauner spent months vilifying Cullerton and Madigan along with Quinn for what has happened to Illinois. So Rauner’s followers are accustomed to reacting negatively at the mere mention of their names.

And, naturally, the crowd was giddy over the fact their candidate had won.

Hopefully, the boos don’t represent a mindset from Rauner’s followers that Madigan and Cullerton should continue to be vilified or that compromise with them would somehow represent a weakness on Rauner’s part and should be something to avoid. That appears to be the way Congress has approached things, and look how well that has worked.

Like it or not, Cullerton and Madigan are

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still there and still wield power. Compromise on all sides is the only way things are going to get done over the next 4 years.

Rauner apparently realized that when he reached out to the two leaders. He has to hope the people who helped put him into office realize it also.

Same theme The day before the election, Rauner flew around the state to hold get-outthe-vote rallies. One of his stops was in Springfield.

The theme music for the event was Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” Interestingly, that song was to be played at the victory party for state Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, in the 2010 campaign for governor. As you know, it wasn’t needed.

Now, Rauner has been elected and must actually govern the state without the benefit of previously holding elected office.

Maybe they’ll start playing Petty’s “Learning to Fly” around the office.

Up with ketchup By the way, hot dogs were served at that Rauner event Monday. There was a sign with a picture of a hot dog on it informing the crowd that eats were available. The only condiment on that dog was ketchup.

Little change The final tally is still out, but millions of dollars were spent on legislative races around the state, outside of what was spent for governor and other statewide offices.

The result? Republicans picked up all of one seat.

That was in the Senate.

Democrats still have a veto-proof majority there.

Madigan didn’t lose any seats in the House, and he still has a veto-proof majority.

Wrong year Last week’s column had an item about what was, until this year, the most expensive state Senate election. In that race, now Sen. Sam McCann, R-Plainview, defeated then-incumbent Deanna DeMuzio, D-Carlinville.

We said that election was in 2012. It was actually in 2010. Sometimes this stuff all seems to run together.

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Obama’s bid for new China ties can’t quell tension BEIJING (AP) – When Xi Jinping took the reins of a booming China 2 years ago, President Barack Obama saw an opportunity to remake America’s relationship with the Asian power. But even after Obama’s unusually robust efforts to forge personal ties with Xi, the two leaders are meeting in Beijing amid significant tensions, both old and new.

Xi has consolidated power since taking office, deepened China’s provocative maritime disputes with its neighbors, and stands accused of continuing cyberattacks against the United States. U.S. officials have new concerns over the potential for a crack-

down on pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong and are warily watching Beijing strengthen ties with Moscow as the West distances itself from Russia.

For its part, Beijing remains skeptical of Obama’s intentions in Asia, seeing his efforts to bolster U.S. economic ties in the region as a way of countering China’s rise. Obama’s domestic political weakness, particularly following the Democrats’ defeats in last week’s midterm elections, has also sparked questions in China about whether the U.S. president can deliver on potential international agreements.

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President Barack Obama is shown the way by China’s President Xi Jinping as they enter a room for a meeting Tuesday after participating in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing. a private dinner Tuesday, Obama declared he wanted to take U.S.China relations to a “new level.” The dinner

CHICAGO (AP) – A longtime federal judge and five-term Democratic congressman from Illinois has been selected to receive the highest honor granted to American civilians, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Abner Mikva, 88, will receive the medal – bestowed for contributions to U.S. security, world peace and culture – at the White House on Nov. 24. The 19 recipients include Meryl Streep and Stevie Wonder.

President Barack Obama announced the recipients in a Monday statement.

He was quoted as praising them for having made “extraordinary contributions to our country and the world.”

The White House announcement singled out Mikva as “a dedicated public servant who has served with distinction

in all three branches of government.”

O b a m a previously has acknowlAbner edged Mikva Mikva as one of his political mentors. And current Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan clerked for Mikva when he was on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

The Milwaukee-born Mikva studied at the University of Chicago Law School. After a 10-year stint in the Illinois Legislature in the 1950s and ’60s, he went on to win several terms in the U.S. House.

It was President Jimmy Carter who nominated Mikva to the federal bench. And starting in 1994, Mikva served for a year as a White House counsel to President Bill Clinton.

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Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, 2014. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: Rock Falls Twp. High School, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071, Telephone: 815-625-3886. Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Also by January 15, 2015 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website@ www.isbe.net.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2014 Education Fund Local Sources – 3,467,632 State Sources - 2,318,427 Federal Sources – 344,651 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 6,130,710 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 7,136,217 Other Fiancing Sources & (Uses) – 145 Fund Balance July 1, 2013 – 7,376,753 Fund Balance June 30, 2014 – 6,371,391 Operations & Maintenance Fund Local Sources – 466,177 State Sources – 100,000 Federal Sources – 0 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 566,177 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 678,498 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – 400,592 Fund Balance July 1, 2013 – 39,826 Fund Balance June 30, 2014 – 328,097 Debt Service Fund Local Sources – 634,973 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 634,973 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 734,520 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – 38,079 Fund Balance July 1, 2013 – 273,238 Fund Balance June 30, 2014 – 211,770 Transportation Fund Local Sources – 186,141 State Sources – 265,211

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U.S. officials said the two leaders were also likely to announce progress on deals to avert military confrontations in Pacific, where their aircrafts have come into close contact. Officials have also been working on possible announcements on climate change to set the stage for a summit in Paris early next year. The U.S. has been pressing China to set an ambitious target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and Beijing appears to be getting serious about the problem. That’s a shift for China, which in previous years argued that developed countries like the U.S. bore most of the responsibility to deal with climate change.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 ROCK FALLS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 301

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stretched on for 5 hours – 2 hours longer than scheduled – and White House officials called it “very worthwhile and

useful.” The leaders plan to meet again today, then take questions from reporters, a surprising last-minute addition to the schedule given China’s tight media controls.

In the lead-up to the Obama-Xi meetings, U.S. officials sought to refocus attention on areas of U.S. agreement with the Chinese. The two countries announced a reciprocal accord to extend visa lengths for their citizens. And Obama announced that the U.S. and China had reached an understanding that would allow negotiations to move forward on a deal with the World Trade Organization to reduce tariffs on hightech goods.

Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 451,352 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 365,173 Fund Balance July 1, 2013 – 153,354 Fund Balance June 30, 2014 – 239,533 Municipal Retirement/Social Security Fund Local Sources – 425,659 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 425,659 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 299,670 Fund Balance July 1, 2013 – 361,411 Fund Balance June 30, 2014 – 487,400 Working Cash Fund Local Sources – 80,742 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 80,742 Other Financing Sources & (Uses) – (400,116) Fund Balance July 1, 2013 – 2,220,907 Fund Balance June 30, 2014 – 1,901,533 Tort Fund Local Source – 607,659 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 607,659 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 299,951 Fund Balance July 1, 2013 – 457,135 Fund Balance June 30, 2014 – 764,843 Fire Prevention & Safety Local Sources – 77,559 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues – 77,559 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures – 7,923 Fund Balance July 1, 2013 – (57,494) Fund Balance June 30, 2014 – 12,142

GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL ------------------------------------------------------------------SALARY RANGE: LESS THAN $25,000 – Roger Albright, Brad Bickett, Debra Bley, Michelle Brown, Donnie Chappell, Bridgette Clark, Tracy Hand, Kenneth Johnson, Sheila Mammosser, Ryan McKanna, Edward Mulvaney, Bree Peugh, Gregg Ripley, Benjamin Schott, Patricia Simester, William Simester, John Stanley, Lylia Stripling, Michael Sullivan, Laurie Taylor, Glenn Truesdell, Carla Whitebread.

SALARY RANGE: $25,000 - $39,999 – Aaron Blair, Lucas Madding, Gary Velasquez, Jr. SALARY RANGE: $40,000 - $59,999 – Eric Bontz, Matthew Boostrom, Derick Cox, Dale Eller, Gerald Finn, Tara Hass, Amy Heffelfinger, Luke Lawson, Jamie Leech, Charles Meltzer, Mary Miller, Matthew Naftzger, Andrew Nelson, J Scott Olson, Curt Rendall, Kristine Schauff, Robin Smith.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $89,999 — Steven Baldwin, Jolene Bickett, Greg Bohlken, Chris Buikema, Vicki Dunphy, Emily Erickson-Betz, Brenda Fiorini, Nicole Frampton, Thomas Frank, Deena Gallentine, Mark Johnson, Elizabeth Judd, Lori Kyger, Chris Lacy, Jay Mammosser, Rochelle Monteith-Bollman, Kris Nunez, Mindy Porter, Tiffany Purdy, Todd Purdy, Heidi Ripley, Jason Sands, Kelly Schaefer, Cheryl Schreiner, Heather Shore, Amy Sigel, Mindy Teske, Mark Truesdell, Miguel Vazquez.

SALARY RANGE: $90,000 and over – Michael Berentes, Brent Hughes, Ronald McCord, Richard Montgomery.

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------SALARY RANGE: LESS THAN $25,000 – Kay Abner, Amanda Bellows, Kimberly Bellows, Scott Berge, Shawn Berge, Scott Blair, Jessica Bouwens, Suzanne Burger, Paul Chromek, Katherine Clark, Savanah Davis, Thomas Depasquale, Brian Diaz, Sue Ann Dravis, Dustin Ferguson, Doris Fortney, Patrick Fortney, Jordan Giddings, Steven Giddings, Aaron Gonzalez, Penny Guzzle, Sheila Hamilton, Steven Harper, Daniel Herrera, Marla Inboden, Victoria Jones, Meagan Kone, Alexander Leaf, Debra Loy, Craig Mammosser, Thomas McGinn, Janice McKanna, Kimberly Monarrez, Denise Mosher, Jeffery Murray, Brad Nailor, Mark Nardini, Rhonda Neal, Shari Newcomer, Nancy Nunemaker, Myra Nusbaum, Colleen O’Horo, Jose Oquendo, Rebecca Pence, Karla Portner, Jay Powell, Mitchell Saad, Roland Salas, Neal Scheider, Keaton Spreier, Monica Watson, Olivia Watson, Devin Whitaker, Chad Williamson, Jessica Wind, Eric Wolf, Geoffrey Wright.

SALARY RANGE: $25,000 - $39,999 – Sally Bair, Ronald Bontz, Larry Boostrom, Troy Frampton, Kimberly Heald, Donald Lewis, Nicolas Velasquez.

SALARY RANGE: $40,000 - $59,999 – Lori Berogan, Cathryn Burger, Toni Cain, Carol Vandermoon.

Trace is ready for a new home! He is a friendly guy that is 3 1/2 years old. His dark orange tabby coat has “classic” markings and white. He came here over 3 years ago as a very special kitten.... only had 3 legs. Well, that did not stop him from being adopted!

Unfortunately, he was unable to move with his owners to a new home recently. Trace is neutered and also front declawed. He is so handsome and very loving. This cat gets around just fine with 3 legs although he does seem to have limited jumping abilities. He loves to play and have lots of attention. He would like a home with no dogs. Trace has personality plus!

Granny Rose Animal Shelter is a 501(C)(3) not for profit organization serving the Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County areas. We survive solely on donations and fundraisers to provide this much needed service for the homeless animals in our area. (Donations are tax deductible.)

When you adopt an animal from us, your adoption fee includes: spay/ neuter surgery, vaccinations (excluding rabies), microchip, worming, flea control, heartworm testing and prevention on dogs, and a free health check-up at your local participating veterinarian!

Granny Rose Animal Shelter (Formerly Tri-County Animal Protection League)

613 River Lane, Dixon, IL 815-288-PETS(7387)

Just west of the Dixon city limits on IL Rt. 2.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 and over – Bryan Berogan, Ronda Harper.

PAYMENTS OVER $2500, EXCLUDING WAGES AND SALARIES, TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Accident Fund – 42,459.00; Achieve 3000 – 14,181.60; Agile Sports Technologies – 2,999.00; Allied Waste Services #766 – 4,975.57; American Education Corp – 2,500.00; AMSAN LLC – 25,809.70; APM Systems, Inc – 3,745.84; Arthur J Gallagher RMS INC – 4,012.00; Assurant Employee Benefits – 12,853.48; AT&T – 12,967.03; Audio Video Connection – 26,627.21; Band Shoppe – 23,022.25; Banner Life Insurance Co – 4,058.34; Barco Products – 2,569.60; Basalay Cary & Alstadt Architects, Ltd – 8,238.03; Bi-County Special Education – 247,131.15; Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL – 1,077,753.90; Breedlove Sporting Goods – 8,954.50; Camelot Therapeutic Schools, LLC-DeKalb – 13,869.45; Carbondale Com High School – 3,432.00; Card Center – 5,441.43; Card Service Center – 19,617.08; CDW Government Inc – 66,200.26; Cengage Learning – 3,493.16; Children’s Home – 23,153.52; Chilton’s Sporting Goods – 2,763.50; City of Rock Falls – 106,844.00; Clean Testing Connections LLC – 17,097.00; Coca Cola Refreshments – 8,749.42; Complete Electrical Contractor Inc – 40,605.82; Conscious Teaching, LLC – 10,800.00; Contrax Furnishings – 17,759.38; Custom Monogram – 3,070.21; D & H Distributing Co – 3,050.97; Doors Inc – 3,088.22; Earthgrains Baking Co Inc – 4,482.90; Ecolab – 2,688.09; Economy Trophy Co – 2,926.60; First Student Inc – 278,514.65; Flinn Scientific Inc – 3,156.35; Foster Family Music – 3,850.00; Fox River Foods Inc – 22,672.24; Frary Lumber & Supply – 20,326.67; Frey Scientific Co – 4,228.00; Gale – 8,062.54; Garage Door Specialists – 4,715.00; Garaventa – 32,152.07; Global Installations – 36,700.00; Global Water Technology Inc – 4,286.00; Gold Star FS Inc – 31,139.23; Goodheart-Willcox Co Inc – 3,768.32; Gorenz & Associates Ltd – 9,400; Great America Financial SVCS – 4,872.64; Hodges Loizzi Eisenhammer Rodick & Kohn – 47,015.14; Hughes Telephone Inc – 3,381.00; IASB – 6,201.00; Ideal Environmental – 9,699.00; IDES – 16,799.97; Illinois Dept of Revenue – 207,816.02; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund – 207,567.32; Interior Building Systems – 2,865.00; Margo Jakobs – 27,386.65; Jarvis Welding Co – 32,000.00; Johnson Controls Inc – 60,332.40; Johnson Oil Co – 13,732.11; Jostens Inc – 20,000; Ken Nelson Auto Plaza – 5,760.95; Kidder Music Service Inc – 2,787.15; Kohl Wholesale – 74,506.32; Luke Lawson – 3,451.94; Lee/Ogle ROE – 2,635.00; Liberty Hardwoods Inc – 3,132.76; Ramiro Martinez – 4,290.77; Mellon – 4,660.00; Menards – 8,282.83; Micromedia Imaging Systems Inc – 4,221.37; Midland States Bank – 785,982.21; MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical LLC – 19,993.29; Richard Montgomery – 4,071.83; Murray & Sons Excavating Inc – 53,385.29; Nasco – 8,343.09; Neff Co – 8,488.58; NICOR – 12,503.47; Palos Sports – 2,530.96; Peabudy’s Inc – 10,594.51; Pearson Education – 3,758.31; Pete Harkness Auto Group – 3,410.25; Pitney Bowes – 2,780.06; Prairie Farms Dairy – 23,695.62; Radiant Learning Inc – 4,280.51; Reliastar Life Insurance Co – 10,200.00; Reserve Account – 12,000.00; RFHS Activity Fund – 16,572.53; RFHS Booster Club – 2,838.50; RFHS Building Fund – 427,989.60; RFHS Education Association – 37,593.40; RFHS Educational Fund – 163,557.37; RFHS Flower Fund – 2,644.50; RFHS Imprest Fund – 180,831.24; RFHS IMRF Fund – 31,988.00; RFHS Working Cash Fund – 120,585.90; Rock Falls Elementary CUSD #13 – 5,982.50; Rock Falls High School – 1,503,926.86; Sauk Valley Media – 3,499.70; Kristine Schauff – 4,210.45; School Datebooks Inc – 4,605.11; School Specialty – 11,559.90; Cheryl Schreiner – 3,163.04; Security Benefit Life Ins Co – 28,450.00; Select Employees Credit Union – 183,482.52; Sherwin Williams – 5,796.14; Simplex Grinnell – 12,408.41; Skyward Accounting Dept – 14,413.90; Social Studies School Service – 3,020.77; SOCS – 2,970.00; Sovereign Leasing LLC – 7,242.00; Stalker Sports Floors – 3,825.00; Staples Advantage – 3,408.97; State Disbursement Unit – 17,116.56; Sterling Community Unit 5 – 120,093.00; Sterling Rock Falls United Way – 2,998.00; Student Assistance Partnership, Inc – 4,320.94; Suburban School Coop Ins Pool – 32,899.00; Sweetwater – 3,721.84; T6 Broadband – 3,236.35; Teachers Health Insurance – 81,502.05; Teachers Retirement System – 465,986.48; Terry Wolf Construction Inc – 12,470.00; The Bank of New York Mellon – 696,412.50; The Paper Corp – 5,337.96; Trissel Graham & Tool – 3,969.00; Trugreen Processing Center – 8,623.00; Union Security Insurance Co – 73,920.35; Uniwest Enterprises Inc – 7,050.00; Vanguard Energy Services LLC – 51,324.05; Verizon Wireless – 2,899.82; Vista Higher Learning Inc – 19,037.65; Waddell and Reed Inc – 10,400.00; Wal-Mart – 7,124.94; Wells Fargo Financial Leasing – 31,521.00; Zevitz Redfield & Associates Inc – 6,043.60.

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SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, Nov. 13 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

Memory screening, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Blood pressure screening, 8-9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Free blood pressure clinic, 8:30-9:30 a.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

Computer classes, 9 and 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Office of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., open, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 212 Third Ave., Sterling.

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

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Whiteside County Senior Center outreach caseworker, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-622-9230.

Alternative health protection methods discussion, 10:3011:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Registration: 815622-9230.

First Steps and Beyond for Survivors meeting-lunch, 11:30 a.m. Sunrise II Family Restaurant, 101 W. Second St.

Byron. Reservations due by 10 a.m. Thursday, call 815-7322499.

Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815626-7333, ext. 317.

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

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

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

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

KSB Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., second floor, Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m., Tampico United Methodist Church, 202 Lincoln Ave. Appointments: 800-7332767.

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

Free Naturalization/Immigration Services, 3-5 p.m., Room 1E08, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 309-7367727.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 3:30 p.m., Terrace Conference Room, Pinecrest Manor, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mount Morris, 815-734-9069.

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

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5 p.m., Whiteside Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Whiteside County Chapter 31115, 5:30 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 21491 Hazel Road, Morrison.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-441-4452.

Speak Boldly Toastmasters, 6 p.m., Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St., Sterling.

Ladies of the Elks, 6:15 p.m., Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St., Sterling.

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

Sons of American Legion Post 12, 6:30 p.m., Legion Post, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

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

PEO Sisterhood Chapter KM, 7 p.m., home of Carol Fisher.

Sterling Optimist Club, 7 p.m., Candlelight Inn, 2907 N. Locust St., Sterling.

40&8 Promenade, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, 7 p.m., Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-3811.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, and Al-AnonAlateen, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

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

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

Dixon. Appointment: 815-2849555.

Friday, Nov. 14 Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

CAFE (Coffee and Friends Etc.) bereavement support group, 9-10 a.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon. Call 815-7322499 before 4 p.m. Thursday. If no one calls, the meeting will be canceled.

Kelly Hearing Aids, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Red Cross pherisis blood drive, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open; 10:30 p.m., open, candlelight, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon,

closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

Medicare information class, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; 7 p.m., Al-Anon-Alateen, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Nov. 12 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Lee County Council on Aging quarterly breakfast, 8:30 a.m., 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

Free community meal, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Fellowship dinner, noon, Ashton United Methodist Church, 906 Richardson Ave. Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

Bridge and bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

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

Book Club, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

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Pork perfect for fall dinner 4 medium shallots, peeled, finely chopped (about 3⁄4 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or sage leaves (more if you like) Generous pinch of salt 1 cup Arborio rice 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth or stock, warmed 1/3 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped if large 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 ⁄4 cup grated Grana Padano cheese or other favorite good quality Italian cheese

Risotto side dish shines in pairing with tenderloin

BY SUSAN SELASKY MCT News Service

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ome people steer clear of making risotto because it can be tedious. A risotto is not something you whip up for a speedy weeknight meal. Rather, it should be paired with a special meal as a side dish.

Risotto is not a dish in which the ingredients are dumped into a pan on the stove top and you set and forget it. You need to watch it, pay attention and watch how the rice begins to take on a plumpness as you swirl in the broth. The end result is so worth it and your guests will love it. After a few attempts at making risotto, you will develop your own technique.

The hallmarks of a good risotto are rice that’s al dente (firm to the bite or with just a bit of chewiness), nestled in a creamy, flavorful sauce.

Today’s creamy-sage scented risotto is paired with lightly seasoned pork tenderloin with a beer-glaze. A key to this entire dish is also to practice mise en place.

That’s the French term for having all ingredients prepped and ready to go.

You will cook the risotto while the pork tenderloin cooks and rests. The pork should then be at the perfect doneness when the risotto is ready to serve.

A traditional risotto takes about 40 to 45 minutes – you should be able

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Beer-glazed pork tenderloin with Michigan cherry risotto makes an elegant fall dinner party meal. to complete this entire dish in 1 hour. You can be hands-off while sautéing the garlic and shallots, but once you begin adding the liquid (beef broth in this case), you need to pay attention to the heat and texture.

The rice used for risotto is a short-grain one that’s high in starch. From that starchiness comes the creamy texture of risotto.

Arborio is the most commonly used rice because it takes on a lot of liquid, but will still hold its shape. I find using a large, wide skillet with deep sides works best when making risotto.

The reason you need to

pay attention and stir is the rice needs a chance to slowly absorb liquid so it plumps up and cooks. The heat should be about medium. If the heat is too low, you risk the risotto being soggy. If the heat is too high, the liquid will evaporate too fast and the rice won’t absorb enough of it to cook and puff up. The rice should taste al dente – firm to the bite or a little chewy. If not, continue adding more broth, a little at a time.

I find it best to serve risotto immediately and when there is still liquid in the pan. The risotto can be on the loose side because

it will continue to absorb liquid and tighten up.

Michigan is a hot spot for the craft beer trend, and it’s prime time for hard cider. With that in mind, I turned to marrying the myriad of flavors you often find with those into a pork dish. You will not only impress your guests, but craft beer fans as well.

In this recipe, you can use either a craft beer (a fruity wheat ale works well) or hard cider. The beer is added to the skillet the pork was cooked in to make a nice glaze.

It’s finished up with a swirl of apricot jam for a bit of sweetness and consistency.

Beer-glazed Pork Tenderloin with Michigan Tart Cherry Risotto Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour Pork Tenderloin 1 good-size pork tenderloin, about 1¼ pounds, trimmed of silver skin Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1½ tablespoons mix of unsalted butter, olive oil Risotto 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

Glaze 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 cup hard cider or favorite beer 2 tablespoons apricot jam Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Trim the tapered end of the tenderloin, this piece will cook quicker and you will remove it from the pan before the other piece is done.

Season the pork all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper or your favorite all-purpose seasoning.

In an oven-proof skillet large enough to fit the pork pieces, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.

(If your skillet is small, cut the larger piece of pork in half.) Add the pork and brown on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the skillet to oven and cook the pork about 20 minutes or until an internal temperature is 145 degrees.

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Sweet sea scallops go well over colorful rice

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Fresh sea scallops served with a colorful vegetable rice medley make a quick dinner that only takes 20 minutes to complete. Scallops, which need very little cooking, should be cooked so that the inside remains creamy.

Prolonged cooking will shrink and toughen them.

The secret to searing the scallops is to make sure your skillet is very hot. The scallops will only need 3 to 4 minutes to cook this way. If your scallops seem very large, check for doneness by slicing into one. If the meat is opaque, they are done; if translucent, cook them another 30 seconds.

Diced or sliced fresh onions, red bell pepper and mushrooms are available in most produce sections of the supermarket. Using these cuts down on your prep time and the rice can be made in 10 minutes.

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Staples: Olive oil, minced garlic, long-grain white rice, garlic, salt and black peppercorns.

Pan Seared Scallops ⁄4 pound fresh scallops 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped chives Salt and freshly ground black pepper Rinse scallops in cool water, drain, pat dry with paper towel and set aside.

Heat oil in the nonstick skillet. When smoking, add scallops and sauté on high 3 minutes, turning after one minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle chives over scallops. Makes 2 servings.

Per serving: 210 calories (35 percent from fat), 8.1 g fat (1.1 g saturated, 5 g monounsaturated), 54 mg cholesterol, 28.6 g protein, 3

4 g carbohydrates, no fiber, 276 mg sodium

Vegetable Medley Rice ½ cup long grain white rice 1 cup frozen chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup diced red bell pepper ½ cup diced button mushrooms 2 teaspoons olive oil ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoons prepared horseradish Salt and freshly ground black pepper Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil.

Add the rice and bring the water back to a boil. Cook rice 8 minutes. Test a few grains to make sure they are cooked. Boil another minute if the rice is not ready. Meanwhile, add onion, garlic, red bell pepper and mushrooms to a microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave on high 3 minutes. Drain rice and add to the bowl with the oil, sour cream and horseradish. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 2 servings.

Per serving: 3.7 calories (26 percent from fat), 8.8 g fat (3 g saturated, 4.4 g monounsaturated), 12 mg cholesterol, 6.3 g protein, 50.9 g carbohydrates, 3.4 g fiber, 67 mg sodium

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Challenge Buy stock in dashi yourself JAPANESE CUISINE

BY JAMES P. DEWAN MCT News Service

So the good news is that today’s topic, dashi, is a deliciously savory, versatile stock. The bad news is, you probably don’t have the ingredients at home. The good news is, there are only three of them, and one of them’s water. The bad news is, the other two are dried seaweed and flakes made from rock-hard fish. The good news is, you’ll be glad that you ignored the bad news and went to your local Asian market to get those crazy ingredients.

Why you need to learn this

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Dashi is the basis of many Japanese dishes.

Even if you’re somewhat unfamiliar with Japanese food, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to use, and how its deep umami taste leaves you uncommonly sated.

The steps you take First, what are we talking about? Well, the word dashi describes a group of thin Japanese liquids used as a soup base or a flavoring ingredient for other dishes.

Different types of dashi are made from different ingredients – dried mushrooms, dried sardines, and the great Korean-American chef David Chang even makes a dashi out of bacon.

Regardless of the type, they all have relatively few ingredients, and they all come together pretty quickly, especially compared to those longsimmered French-style stocks that can spend upward of 12 hours on the stove.

The dashi we’re making today is the best known type and has only two ingredients besides cold water: a mysterious, smoky, orangey-pinkish substance called “bonito flakes” that looks more like pencil shavings than food, and a dried kelp or seaweed called “kombu.”

“Yum,” right? Seaweed and pencil shavings.

Sounds like Satan’s dessert tray.

That dried seaweed?

Well, it’s loaded with umami, that fifth taste (along with sweet, salty, bitter and sour) that represents a deep, rich savor that’s in foods like meat and mushrooms. It’s the taste related to glutamic acid and it’s the taste Asian cooks are looking for when they add monosodium glutamate to their dishes. Not coincidentally, umami was discovered by a Japanese

Tsuyu is a simple soup of dashi, mirin and soy sauce. Pour over cold soba noodles and serve as is or garnished with cilantro, sliced green onion, cubed tofu, hard cooked egg or grated radish. chemist named Kikunae Ikeda who was doing research on kombu.

Kombu typically comes in large, dried sheets the consistency of stiff cardboard. Trust me: to look at it, you’d never think it was food.

And what about those bonito flakes? Well, I know it sounds like the world’s worst breakfast cereal, but it’s actually the result of a centuries old, traditional Japanese process using a fish called bonito or its cousin, skipjack tuna.

Here’s how it gets from fish to flakes: Japanese artisans simmer skinon fish fillets in water, then smoke them for hours at a time over several weeks. This dries the flesh and imparts a gentle, smoky flavor.

The result is plank-hard blocks of dried fish from which are shaved those wispy flakes, called “hanakatsuo.”

A small percentage of those hard blocks, however, is then covered in mold (yikes!) and fermented for another few months. This is the pricey stuff, called honkarebushi or shiagebushi, but you don’t see that very often. Hanakatsuo, on the other hand, is available in most Asian markets; I purchased a 100-gram bag – enough for about six 1½ batches of dashi – for about $7.

Now, true Japanese dashi is an art form, and without the hands-on guidance of a master, we can only approximate its full glory. Nonetheless, if my Western palate has to choose between an approximate dashi and no dashi at all, for me, the choice is clear.

Onward!

Now, because there are only two ingredients in dashi besides the water,

you can imagine that variations in the ratio of these ingredients (not to mention variations in the quality of those ingredients) might cause big differences in the final product. True as that may be, there is no absolute, “right” ratio. In fact, while some recipes call for weight ratios (weight being the most accurate measurement), most simply suggest using varying lengths of kombu with varying volumes of bonito flakes. My advice? Start with a piece of kombu roughly 9 inches square along with approximately a cup and a half of bonito flakes (fluffed, not packed) and a quart and a half of water. Take notes on the flavor and, next time, adjust any ingredient as you see fit.

Here’s what you do 1. Soak the kombu in the water in a heavy bottomed saucepan for 30 to 60 minutes, then place the pot over high heat.

Just before the water boils – when you can see bubbles starting to form around the edge of the pan – turn off the heat, remove the kombu and set it aside.

2. Add the bonito flakes.

Don’t stir them; just drop them gently from above and let them flutter down onto the surface, like ashes from a tuna volcano. After about 10 minutes, the saturated flakes will have settled to the bottom. Now, all you do is strain the stock through a fine sieve or a coffee filter or your freshly washed flannel jammies, and you’re done. Dashi.

Or, more precisely, ichiban dashi, also known as “first” stock. If you use the damp, spent kombu and bonito flakes for another stock, that’s

called “niban dashi” or “second” stock. It’s not as strong, but it works for most things.

6 things to do with dashi For ichiban dashi: Make miso soup: Stir in a couple tablespoons of miso and garnish with cubes of tofu and thinly sliced green onion.

Tsuyu: Combine one part dashi with half a part each mirin and soy sauce and a little sugar.

Pour over cold soba noodles and serve as is or garnished with cilantro, sliced green onion, cubed tofu, hard-cooked egg, grated radish, or anything else that sounds good.

Crazy breakfast: Season dashi with soy sauce and a little mirin and whisk in some Korean red pepper paste called “gochujang.”

Add a little sesame oil and serve with noodles and poached egg, or just drink a cup as a spicy, umami-rich pick-me-up first thing in the morning or any time throughout the day.

For either ichiban or niban dashi: Wilt greens: Wilt a few handfuls of spinach in a bit of simmering dashi, and serve with a few sprinkles of sea salt.

Poach fish: Salmon or shrimp poached, then served in dashi, with a little rice or Japanese (or other kinds of) noodles makes a simple and delicious lunch.

Japanese-style omelet: Whisk a couple ounces dashi into two eggs along with a teaspoon each of mirin and sake, a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of sugar. Cook your omelet as you would normally and eat as is or cut into thin strips to add to stirfries or noodle dishes.

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Focus: Sometimes, we can get overwhelmed by all of the changes we think need to make.

We know we should eat more fruits and vegetables and less sugar, exercise most days, drink more water, etc. Many people try to change everything overnight and soon fall back into their old bad habits.

Choosing one thing to work on for 30 days allows you to remain focused.

Be specific: Most of these challenges list exactly what to do each day. For example, you might do five push-ups, five jumping jacks, and five squats on Day 1 and then progress to 10 of each exercise on Day 2, 15 repetitions on Day 3, and so on.

There is very little ambiguity involved, so it’s easy to follow the plan.

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Meanwhile, get ready for the risotto. Place a saucepan with the beef broth over low heat to warm. In another saucepan or deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté about 1 minute or just until it becomes fragrant. Add the shallots and sauté until they are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Do not allow them to brown or the end result of the risotto will be brownish. Stir in the thyme or sage and a good pinch of salt.

Stir in the rice and combine well with shallots. Add enough warm broth to come to the surface of the rice and stir well. Keep stirring slowly and when the stock has been absorbed continue to

add broth about 1/2 cup at a time and stir until it’s absorbed. Continue adding broth until the rice is al dente, about 20-30 minutes. If the rice is still too firm and you have no broth left, you can add some water.

Stir in cherries during the last few minutes of cooking. Just before serving, stir in 2 tablespoons butter and the grated cheese.

To finish the glaze, in the same pan the pork was cooked in, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and sauté sage for 1 minute over medium.

Add beer and apricot jam.

Reduce over medium heat to desired consistency.

Slice pork and serve on top of the risotto. Drizzle with the glaze.

– Adapted from Food and Drink Magazine, Holiday 2013 issue.

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The congregation also was strongly opposed to the making and selling of alcohol, setting the tone for Polo becoming a dry town for 6 decades before the onset of prohibition in 1920.

O’Connor and Grogan bought the limestone and brick church in October 2006, and restored it to serve as a unique setting for personalized wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners and showers.

The historic wedding site has drawn couples from across the Midwest.

The big brass bell that rang for newly married couples was first used in 1860, to celebrate the election of Abraham Lincoln as the nation’s 16th president.

The couple organized their last wedding in September.

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Polo Historic Wedding Chapel For more information about the historic property at 211 N. Division in Polo, call O’Connor at 815-9464268. ue to be used as a church.

Despite its historic significance, the paperwork has never been completed for historic preservation designation.

“We would love to have someone lease it as a church, but once a contract is signed, you can’t control what they do with it,” the Polo native said.

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Newman senior Abigayle Ammon has not lost a competition this season, and she hopes to make her second straight appearance at the state meet by winning the diving competition Saturday at the Rockford Jefferson Sectional.

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Ammon hoping to continue stellar diving season at sectional

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In the fall of last year, Abigayle Ammon climbed the plastic steps to the diving board at the Duis Center with wide eyes and an uncertainty about what would happen next when she had to jump.

“I had to get used to diving head first,” said Ammon, a senior at Newman. “The only other times I attempted to dive was at my friends’ pools.”

She had about 3 weeks to learn 11 dives before the first meet during her junior year, and she remembers some of them not

Jefferson Sectional: Sterling, Newman, Byron – 9 a.m. Saturday Rock Island Sectional: Morrison – 1 p.m.

Saturday going well. She smacked the water hard a couple of times.

But with the help of YouTube videos she watched after practices, of Olympic divers giving tips on how they learned new dives, she became more confident and, with a background in gymnastics, she picked up the sport in a hurry.

Ammon qualified for the state meet last season with a sectional score of 353.35. She

finished 39th at the state meet 1 week later.

Ammon will try for a second consecutive trip to the state meet when she competes on Saturday at the Jefferson Sectional in Rockford, along with Sterling diver Kallie Zuidema.

Ammon was prodded to go out for diving by her club gymnastics coach before her junior year. She gave up volleyball to try diving, and is now in her second year. She has made a large improvement. Her best 11-dive score this season is 413.60, more than 50 points higher than her sectional scores last season. She hasn’t lost a competition all season.

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eeting the media Monday after his Bears suffered their second consecutive dismantling by a real NFL team, this time on national TV in the Sunday night spotlight, coach Marc Trestman didn’t seem concerned.

“As I’ve said before this, I think this team and this locker room is in a good place at this time,” Trestman said. “And we’re in a position where we have to work our way out of this.

And I think the team is focused on doing this.”

What Trestman did not explain is what he is seeing that apparently no one else can.

When asked what has to change to achieve better results, Trestman offered little.

“That’s really what we’re going to have to go back and see,” he said. “We’ve got to really take and put the San Francisco game on, the Jets game on, and see why we were able to play four quarters against Atlanta in competitive football games. And we haven’t done it the last few weeks.”

There was a great deal more said Monday, but that’s pretty much all you need to hear to understand why it’s time for the Bears to make significant changes in their coaching staff.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL | SAUK VALLEY 69, TRUMAN 40

Skyhawks take 10 Sauk Valley pulls away in last half of first half

BY DAN WOESSNER dwoessner@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5555

DIXON – The Sauk Valley Skyhawks hit on all cylinders for a little over 10 minutes Tuesday night against Truman State.

That’s all it took.

The Skyhawks earned a 69-40 nonconference win at home by playing lockdown defense and running consistent offense during the last 10 minutes of the first half.

“I wasn’t thrilled with the first 10 minutes,” Sauk Valley coach Russ Damhoff said. “But I felt like we put together a pretty good stretch before half that let

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Star of the game: Tramel Rideout, Sauk Valley, 18 points, 9 rebounds Key performers: Sheldon Cooks, Sauk Valley, 14 points, 4 rebounds; James Thrice III, Sauk Valley, 12 points, 6 rebounds Up next: Sauk Valley at Madison, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 19 us get a big lead.

“We got a chance to get everyone some playing time in the second half, and that’s good because we need more experience for those guys, so that we have more depth later in the season.”

A pair of free throws by Truman’s Derrick Poe with 12:28 left in the first half cut Sauk’s lead to one point at 13-12.

That would be the last time the game would be in doubt.

On the next possession, Sheldon Cooks scored off a nice feed from Polo product AJ Dollmeyer. Cooks was fouled on the shot and made the free throw to go up by four.

A layup by Jacoby Posley followed by two free throws by Tramel Rideout and a basket

by Chris Stovall completed a Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com 9-0 run that put Sauk (3-1) up Sauk Valley’s Chris Stovall brings the ball up court against 22-12.

Truman’s Derrick Poe during Tuesday’s game in Dixon. The 10 CONTINUED ON B4 Skyhawks soared to a 69-40 win.

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Locals litter all-Big Northern West squad Led by unanimous selection Delaney Mahoney of Oregon, a total of eight local players were named to the Big Northern West all-conference team, released Tuesday.

Mahoney was joined by teammates Emy Wright and Bre Cullen. Dixon duo Jessa Long and Amy Rotella were also all-conference selections, as were Rock Falls’ Chelsi Blair and Bailey O’Brien.

Rockets senior Dallas Clevanger was an honorable mention selection. For a fill list of the team, see B4.

Kurz earns honor at Rockford U. Former AFC and Sauk Valley standout Kayla Kurz was named to the second team of the all-Northern Athletics College Conference team, released Tuesday.

Kurz, a junior at Rockford University, finished the season second in the NACC and 53rd in Division III in average blocks per set, at 0.97. She was fifth in the NACC with 68 block assists, tied for sixth with 19 solo blocks, and sixth with 87 total blocks. She also led the team, and ranked 11th in the conference, with a .233 kill percentage; she had 181 kills on the season.

The Franklin Grove native is the first Rockford University player to be selected second-team all-conference since 2009.

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Skyhawks compete at nationals Sauk Valley’s Cody Sondgeroth and Aubree Johnson both ran in the NJCAA National cross country meet on November 8 in Lubbock, Texas.

Sondgeroth finished 92nd out of 256 male runners, clocking a 27:39 in the 8K race. Johnson placed 181st out of 274 female runners in 21:28 in the 5K race.

MLB

Showalter, Williams are managers of year Baltimore’s Buck Showalter was voted AL Manager of the Year for the third time on Tuesday, and Washington’s Matt Williams won the NL honor following his first season as a big league skipper.

Showalter, who guided the Orioles to a 96-66 record and their first AL East title since 1997, received 25 of 30 first-place votes and 132 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

He kept up his pattern of winning the award once per decade, following victories with the New York Yankees in 1994 and Texas in 2004.

Williams, who played under Showalter in Arizona from 1998-00, guided the Nationals to an NL-best 96 wins. He joined Houston’s Hal Lanier (1986), San Francisco’s Dusty Baker (1993) and Florida’s Joe Girardi (2006) as the only men to win for their first seasons as big league managers.

NFL

Bears waive WR Holmes The Chicago Bears waived former Super Bowl MVP receiver Santonio Holmes on Tuesday.

Holmes signed a 1-year deal with Chicago in August, after being released by the Jets in March. In 9 games, he had 8 receptions for 67 yards, and 9 punt returns for 50 yards.

The Bears signed him after Marquess Wilson broke his clavicle during training camp. But Wilson’s recovery is now nearly complete.

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Illini center Nnanna Egwu (right), seen here battling for a rebound with Missouri’s Johnathan Williams III last year, is stepping into more of a leadership role as a senior on a team filled with young talent and transfers.

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CHAMPAIGN – In a gym full of players, reporters, and photographers, Nnanna Egwu stands out, his head bobbing well above the crowd.

But Illinois’ soft-spoken, 6-foot-11 forward strains to be heard over the echoing waves of media-day noise.

It’s a little like that on the court sometimes for Egwu.

He’s a defensive presence but, as coach John Groce will tell you, he sometimes seems to go unnoticed, unappreciated.

Now in his senior season, Egwu is being asked to help lead an Illini team that’s missing senior point guard Tracy Abrams. The roster includes several likely upgrades on the offensive end of the floor, but it’s still heavy in sophomores and transfers like Ahmad Starks and Aaron Cosby that the team will depend on.

The steady, hard-working Egwu is one of the few certainties.

“I feel better when he’s on the floor, you know?” Groce said.

Outside of Northwestern, Illinois was the lowest-scoring team in the Big Ten last season, averaging 64.2 points per game.

But the Illini could play defense.

They gave up 62.2 points per

game, second in the conference and 22nd in the country.

On a defensive team, Egwu’s ability when the other guys have the ball is a perfect fit. But that defense-first approach can be a source of frustration for fans who long for scoring. When he’s had a tough time finding the basket, Groce has fielded questions about whether it might be time to put him on the bench.

And Groce has regularly said no way. Egwu plays.

“He’s as good as any guy I’ve coached defensively in my entire career,” Groce said.

That includes Greg Oden, the national defensive player of the year in 2007 at Ohio State, where Groce was an assistant coach.

But Egwu hasn’t made an AllBig Ten team, even as an honorable mention.

Like his presence in that crowded gym, a lot of what Egwu does is quiet and hard to put on a stat sheet. And if you’re only watching the ball, you might not see a lot of it. Groce is happy to explain.

“His ability to move laterally, his athleticism, his speed, his quickness,” Groce said, adding that at 250 pounds Egwu runs a 5:15 mile. “He sees things before they happen, he anticipates.

When you do have sins, he covers

them up a lot defensively.”

Egwu came to Illinois from St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago as fairly raw material. He didn’t really play much basketball before high school.

But Egwu’s size made him an immediate defensive asset, and his work ethic and willingness to be coached made him better.

Talking over that crowd on media day, Egwu said he knows what Groce needs him to do.

“I’ve got to be more strict on them. I can’t have anyone lacking,” he said. “What’s everyone around me doing? I need them to be on the same bus as I am.”

As the team closes in on the Friday opener against Georgia Southern, Groce sees signs that Egwu is stepping into that leadership role. The team, Groce has said, needs transfer Ahmad Starks to be more vocal playing at point guard.

The coach said it’s one thing for him to tell Starks what he needs to do, but “it’s another thing when someone who has the credentials of Nnanna barking at you to do it.”

And Egwu isn’t worried about long minutes, either.

“I want to sit down in April and be exhausted and say, ‘Wow, I gave it everything I’ve got,’” Egwu said.

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Wisconsin’s frontcourt poised for another strong season

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BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

MADISON, Wis. – Seven-footer Frank Kaminsky’s inside-out game won’t take opponents by surprise this year. Getting named a preseason All-American kind of takes away any element of surprise that the jump-shooting big man may have had left.

Double-team Kaminsky, and Sam Dekker can make opponents pay just as dearly from just about anywhere on the court – just like Kaminsky.

This is the predicament that opponents of the third-ranked Badgers must face all season.

Coach Bo Ryan likes big men who can stretch the floor and shoot the 3. In Kaminsky and Dekker, he may have his best frontcourt tandem yet in his 14th year in Madison.

“I think we do fit the mold in a sense,” Dekker said, “but at the same time, we add a little bit of dynamic of our own skills.”

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Wisconsin senior Frank Kaminsky (44), seen here blocking the shot of Baylor’s Gary Franklin during the NCAA Tournament last March, is part of a Badgers frontcourt that is among the nation’s best.

The 6-foot-9 Dekker grew about an inch and added 10 pounds of muscle in the offseason to weigh in at 230 pounds.

He impressed this summer at the Kevin Durant and LeBron James skills camps. Dekker suffered what the team termed

a minor lower left leg injury that sidelined him for the final few weeks of the preseason, though he is expected to be ready for the regular season.

Nigel Hayes, the Big Ten’s Sixth Man of the Year as a freshman last season, has been working

on his jumper; he already has the athleticism to make nifty baseline moves to the bucket.

Six-foot-10 senior Duje Dukan is a hard-working reserve who can hit jumpers, while sophomore Vitto Brown and freshman Ethan Happ have talent and potential.

Other teams to watch: Kentucky: The Wildcats keep stockpiling first-year talent, with 6-11 Karl Anthony Towns and 6-10 Trey Lyles joining a frontcourt that already has returning 7-footers Willie Cauley-Stein and Dakari Johnson, as well as 6-9 Marcus Lee and 6-8 Alex Poythress.

Arizona: Goodbye Aaron Gordon, hello Stanley Johnson. The athletic, 6-foot-7 Johnson could be a one-anddone phenom for the Wildcats, who see the return of 6-foot-9 junior Brandon Ashley from a broken foot to go with 7-footer Kaleb Tarczewski and the 6-7 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | NIU 27, TOLEDO 24

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Huskies run wild NIU wins fifth straight over Toldeo

BY STEVE NITZ Shaw Media

DeKALB – Northern Illinois is still very much alive for the Mid-American Conference title.

Following Tuesday’s 27-24 win over Toledo at Huskie Stadium – NIU’s fifth straight win over the Rockets – the Huskies (8-2, 5-1 MAC) control their own destiny in the MAC West, with games at Ohio and Western Michigan still remaining on the schedule.

Two touchdown runs

by Cameron Stingily in the fourth quarter helped seal the victory. Stingily was strong in the fourth quarter once again, and finished with 81 rushing yards.

NIU got on the board in the first quarter with a 37-yard field goal by Christian Hagan, the first field goal of the true freshman’s career. The

Star of the game: Cameron Stingily, NIU, 81 rush yards, 2 TDs Key performers: Dwight Macon, Toledo, 97 rushing yards, 2TDs; Corey Jones, Toledo, 102 receiving yards, TD Up next: NIU at Ohio, 7 p.m. Tuesday TV: ESPNU Huskies then took a 10-0 lead on a 64-yard touchdown pass from Drew Hare to Da’Ron Brown later in the first quarter.

Toledo tied the score after a 21-yard Jeremiah Detmer field goal and a 69-yard touchdown pass from Dwight Macon to Corey Jones, before Hagan gave the Huskies a three-point lead heading into halftime with a 19-yard field goal.

NIU rounded out its scoring with touchdown runs of 4 and 2 yards by

Stingily in the second half.

Macon was the third quarterback the Rockets (6-4, 5-1 MAC) used Tuesday. Backup Michael Julian started, and was ineffective before leaving with an injury in the first half. Taking his place was regular starter Logan Woodside, who came into the game listed as questionable with a leg injury.

After a slow series from Woodside, Toledo head coach Matt Campbell switched to Macon, who came to Toledo as a quarterback before switching positions to receiver.

Macon was able to hit Jones for the touchdown with his first pass of the season.

Macon ran the zoneread well, finishing with 97 yards rushing, and finished 8-of-11 through the air for 140 yards.

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She said nerves got to her last year at the state meet, and hopes to avoid that with another year of experience.

“I was so nervous last year,” Ammon said. “I think my body was more sore from me shaking because I was nervous, than it was from the actual diving.”

Ammon has been able to feed off Zuidema, the Golden Warriors’ sophomore diver. Zuidema has set and re-set school records throughout the season, and practices with Ammon in the Duis Center diving well.

While the two are ultimately rivals, they have a unique relationship that was formed during practices each day.

“We actually talk and feed off each other,” Zuidema said. “I think it has made both of us better. It’s good to have her around. We are kind of like teammates, even though we are competing against each other.”

“The practices are always competitive,” Ammon said. “We get along, but we critique each other all the time, but in a joking way. It’s fun. I’d rather dive with someone than just diving alone.”

The Newman, Sterling, and Byron swim teams will be at Jefferson as well. Warriors freshman Kerry Mullen figures to have the best shot of any of the local swimmers at qualifying for state.

Mullen has been the fastest girl in the pool throughout the season, no matter who she is swimming against. She has been a force in the sprint events, and hopes to be even faster on Saturday.

Her best 50-yard freestyle time this season hovers in the mid to low 25-second range, which is about a half-second slower than the state qualifying standard of 24.59.

The sectional seeding meeting is tonight, and will determine where Mullen will be seeded.

Warriors coach Jamie Ruiz expects the freshman to be near the top.

“We know that there is at least one other 25 out there,” Ruiz said during practice Tuesday.

“We know it’s not going to be easy. We’ve been hammering her starts.

We know that’s a really important part of the race.”

The Warriors began

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Gretchen Bushman, a Dixon student who swims with the Byron co-op, is one of the many locals that will try to make the state meet by qualifying at Saturday’s Rockford Jefferson Sectional.

Rockford Jefferson Sectional When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Jefferson High School Teams: Belvidere North co-op, Byron co-op, Aquin, Freeport, Harlem, Rockford Auburn, Boylan Catholic, Rockford East, Guilford, Jefferson, Keith Country Day, Rockford Christian, Hononegah, Sterling co-op, Newman Girls to watch: Kerry Mullen, Sterling; Kallie Zuidema, Sterling; Micheala Busch, Sterling; Abigayle Ammon, Newman; Gretchen Bushman, Byron; Kylie Shaw, Byron Outlook: Mullen has a shot at advancing to state in the 50-yard freestyle. She is less than 1 second off the qualifying standard of 24.59. She is around 2 seconds off the 100 qualifying standard, and will have to swim a personal best to move on in both events. Ammon has recorded 11-dive scores in the 400s this season, and should be the favorite during Saturday’s diving portion in the morning. Zuidema also figures to be near the top of the scoring, and will likely advance to state with a similiar showing to her regular-season dives.

Advancement: The swimmers who equal or better the state qualifying standard will advance to next weekend’s state meet at Evanston High School. The winning diver from each sectional, as well as the top 32 non-winners, will also advance to state.

Rock Island Sectional Where: Rock Island High School When: 1 p.m. Saturday Teams: Canton, Dunlap co-op, United Township, Galesburg, Geneseo, LaSalle-Peru, Macomb co-op, Moline, Monmouth-Roseville, Morrison co-op, Ottawa co-op, St. Bede, Quincy, Alleman, Rock Island Advancement: The swimmers who equal or better the state qualifying standard will advance to next weekend’s state meet at Evanston High School. The winning diver from each sectional, as well as the top 32 non-winners, will also advance to state. their taper last week, which means the team is slowly reducing their yardage during practice and is getting more rest between workouts. The morning practices have stopped, and the swimmers have felt their energy increase, hopefully to a crescendo on Saturday.

“It’s been getting easier every day,” Mullen said.

“I’m looking to drop some time and make the state cut on Saturday. I usually taper pretty good, so I’m excited.”

Saturday’s sectional meet is the only meet to qualify for state, and Mullen is hoping that is the meets she breaks through the 25-second barrier.

In the past, Mullen has worked through various time barriers on her club teams, and has been working on her starts and turns in hopes to be able to do the same come Saturday.

“You can already tell the difference,” Mullen said.

AP

Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt throws against Purdue on Oct. 4. Lunt will be back under center when Illinois faces Iowa on Saturday in Champaign, after missing the past three games with a broken bone in his left leg.

Illinois airspace cleared Lunt back for Illini; receivers are ready and his.

“We want the staff here, CHAMPAIGN – Wes and if a bowl game’s Lunt will be back under going to make that hapcenter when Illinois faces pen, it’s what we’ve got Iowa on Saturday, and to do,” he said. his receivers will be glad Keeping Lunt upright to see him.

Without Lunt, their pro- likely gives the Illini a The Illinois offense better chance. Illinois duction dropped from is built on Lunt’s arm. will need some semmore than five catches blance of a running game But after he broke the per game to about four to prevent Iowa’s defense fibula in his left leg Oct. for Dudek, and from 4 against Purdue, the more than four per game from focusing solely on the quarterback, Cubit Illini (4-5, 1-4 Big Ten) to about two for Allison. said. transitioned into a more Without Lunt, Illinois’ “We can’t just sit back run-oriented team, and a offense revolved around there and throw it 60 limited one at that. a running quarterback, times. That’s not going to “Now that Wes is back, usually Reilly O’Toole, work,” he said. “It’s going you can just feel a differ- and sometimes Aaron to be a little more tailbackent vibe,” said receiver Bailey. oriented, and we’ve got Mike Dudek, Lunt’s It worked in the win favorite target. “We all against Minnesota, when to produce yards.”

Illinois’ line will be know what he’s capable the two combined for 123 of doing.” yards on the ground, and trying to protect Lunt and open holes against “The guy’s got a really O’Toole put up another the Hawkeyes without good arm, and he’s really 240 through the air on starting right guard accurate,” offensive just 12 completions.

Ted Karras. He injured coordinator Bill Cubit But against Wisconsin added. “If I’m a wide and Ohio State, the Illini his right knee against Ohio State and is out for receiver, I’m going to feel just couldn’t generate the season, Beckman a little bit better.” enough offense to keep said. Starting center Lunt has averaged 313.8 up with the Buckeyes Joe Spencer has been yards per game over and Badgers. practicing at guard with his five games, 66 yards Lunt’s return is also Alex Hill, an occasional more than the closest Big welcome news for a starter at center and Ten quarterback, Michi- coaching staff that’s guard, moving to the gan State’s Connor Cook. been under pressure all center spot.

Lunt’s 13 touchdowns season.

Lunt said his leg no are still fourth in the Big With games against longer hurts, and he isn’t Ten. the Hawkeyes (6-3, anxious to get the first hit And he’s a big part of 3-2), Penn State, and behind him. Instead, it’s the year Dudek and felNorthwestern left, fans that first completion. low receiver Geronimo are speculating about “Now that I’m comfortAllison are having. whether two more wins able with putting weight Dudek has 45 catches 707 and a bowl appearance yards, a school record for would be enough to keep on it, it’s no big deal,” coach Tim Beckman and Lunt said. “That’s foota freshman, and three ball. I’ve been hurt multouchdowns. Allison has his staff in Champaign.

Lunt says that is part of tiple times. I know how 33 catches for 504 yards to get back in the game.” the team’s motivation, and five scores.

BY DAVID MERCER Associated Press

When: 11 a.m.

Saturday Where: Memorial Stadium, Champaign TV: Big Ten Network

Nothing to be learned from wins ARKUSH

penalties, and Jay Cutler overtime, Trestman told played an extremely rare us the same things he turnover-free game. told us Monday would There are no answers make a difference.

This much is not open on that tape.

He was partially corto debate. The Bears The Jets game? The rect. They embarrassed have lost five of their past Jets are one of the worst themselves even more in six games, including the teams in the NFL, and Green Bay than they did past three in a row. And they outgained the Bears, in New England. they have been embar414-257, won the time Trestman is a nice man rassed in each of those of possession battle, and and a good guy, and past three losses, a little the Bears allowed Geno there is nothing more bit more and a little bit Smith to throw for 316 unpleasant to me than worse as each has piled yards. saying he needs to be up.

If the officials had not fired. I hate it.

After each of those blown the call on a Jay But my job is to analyze embarrassments, TrestCutler fumble, which the his football team and tell man has assured us his Jets took the other way the truth. team is focused, confifor 6 points that were Trestman appears to dent, and in a good place taken off the board, the have no answers, and the to work its way out of its Bears lose that game.

Bears need someone who Yes, the Bears played does. troubles. pretty well against There is still value in No coach, it’s not.

Atlanta, another one of this season if the Bears Trestman has made the worst teams in the can find a way to evalureference on several league. ate which current playoccasions to going back At the end of the day, all ers, if any, can make a to the Bears’ three wins, you’re going to find on positive contribution to and figuring out what tape of the 2014 Bears is the rebuilding this club he apparently wants to will need in the next year believe they did so well in they’re embarrassingly bad. or two. those games.

Two weeks ago, with an The time to begin that For the first 42 minutes change is now. they played in San Fran- entire week off to put in cisco, the Bears were awful, and they had Making 250 stops nationwide, absolutely no business including one locally! being in that game.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 3, LIGHTNING 2, SO

Men’s basketball Tuesday’s result at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon

SAUK VALLEY 69, TRUMAN 40 TRUMAN Eddie Wilson 1-8 0-1 2, Tevohn Gist 0-3 0-0 0, William Blumenthal 1-5 0-0 2, Gathoon Garmoos 3-10 1-2 9, Tavion Trimble 3-6 2-2 8, Tony Enwiya 0-8 0-0 0, Mike Cantre 3-11 0-1 6, Sam Murphy 1-3 0-0 2, Somto Okoye 3-4 3-8 9, Derrick Poe 1-6 0-0 2. Totals: 16-64 6-14 40.

SAUK VALLEY (3-1) Chris Stovall 1-2 0-0 2, A.J. Sharp 1-5 0-0 3, Jansen Hight 0-3 1-2 1, Marvin Keith Jr. 0-0 2-2, Sheldon Cooks 5-10 2-3 14, Tramel Rideout 8-14 2-2 18, Lamont Hawthrone 0-5 2-4 2, James Thrice III 6-10 0-0 12, Jacoby Posley 3-7 1-2 9, Malik Minor 1-3 0-0 2, AJ Dollmeyer 2-3 0-0 4. Totals: 28-62 10-15 69.

Halftime – Sauk Valley 42-22. 3s – Truman 2-20 (Garmoos 2-6, Wilson 0-1, Gist 0-2, Cantre 0-2, Blumenthal 0-3, Poe 0-4), Sauk Valley 3-15 (Posley 2-5, Sharp 1-4, Cooks 0-1, Rideout 0-1, Hawthorne 0-1, Thrice 0-3). Rebounds – Truman 45 (Enwiya 8, Okoye 8), Sauk Valley 43 (Rideout 9, Thrice 6, Dollmeyer 6). Assists – Truman 6 (Gist 2), Sauk Valley 19 (Stovall 6, Dollmeyer 3, Keith 3). Steals – Truman 8 (Trimble 3), Sauk Valley 8 (Rideout 2, Posley 2). Turnovers – Truman 23, Sauk Valley 15. Fouls – Truman 13, Sauk Valley 16.

AP

Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) scores the game-winning goal against Lightning goalie Ben Bishop during the shootout Tuesday in Chicago.

Snapping the skid Hawks end 5-game losing streak vs. Lightning

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Corey Crawford made 25 saves – and three more stops in the shootout – to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

Patrick Kane scored the only goal in the tiebreaker as Chicago won for the third time in four games, and stopped Tampa Bay’s six-game winning streak. The Blackhawks had lost their last five games against the Lightning, with four of the defeats coming in a shootout or overtime.

Crawford stopped Ryan Callahan and Nikita Kucherov before Kane beat Ben Bishop with a backhander high on the glove side. Crawford then denied Steven Stamkos to seal it.

Brad Richards and Marcus Kruger scored in regulation for the Blackhawks, who have won consecutive home games after dropping three in a row at the United Center.

Bishop had 37 saves for the Lightning, who were coming off a 4-3 shootout victory at Detroit on Sunday. Cedric Paquette scored in the first, and Kucherov had Tampa

Star of the game: Corey Crawford, Blackhawks, 25 saves in regulation, 3 stops in shootout Up next: Blackhawks at Red Wings, 6:30 p.m.

Friday (CSN/720 AM) Bay’s other goal in the third.

The tight matchup of contenders got more physical as the game wore on, and it took a toll on the players.

Tampa Bay center Tyler Johnson, who leads the team with 13 assists, departed after he was cross-checked in the back by defenseman Brent Seabrook in the third.

Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya also left in the final period with an apparent right leg injury.

Kruger gave the Blackhawks a 2-1 lead when he tipped Niklas Hjalmarsson’s long slap shot

by Bishop 1:18 into the third. But the Lightning tied it at 2 when Stamkos made a nice pass through the crease to set up Kucherov’s sixth goal at 9:53.

Bishop stopped Jonathan Toews on a 4-on-4 breakaway with 8:20 left in regulation, and Crawford

made a pair of saves on Callahan in overtime.

The Blackhawks put a ton of pressure on Bishop right from the start, and the 6-foot-7 goalie kept the Lightning in the game with a series of outstanding saves. It was reminiscent of his previous start in Chicago, when he had 37 stops to help Tampa Bay rally for a 3-2 shootout victory last October.

Toews got a great inclose look about 7½ minutes into the game, but Bishop made an impressive right pad save. He also stopped Kris Versteeg and Richards in rapid succession with about 3 minutes left in the period.

Chicago outshot Tampa Bay 19-6 in the first, but the Lightning’s second short-handed goal of the season was enough for a 1-0 lead at the first intermission. Paquette finished off a slow-developing 2-on-1 with Ondrej Palat, sliding a shot through Crawford’s legs for his fourth goal at 4:35.

Bishop kept up his solid play in the second, and got some help from defenseman Valtteri Filppula.

Kane’s shot off a pass from Versteeg got behind Bishop, and was sitting right on the goal line when Filppula swept it away.

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The lead hovered around 10 points until a Gathoon Garmoos basket drew Truman within eight points at 30-22 with 4:30 left in the half.

Truman would not score again for nearly 7 minutes on the game clock.

Sauk closed the half on a 12-0 run, and then scored the first six points of the second half, as the lead ballooned out to 26 at 48-22.

“We’re at 3-1 at this point, and we can be happy with that,” Damhoff said. “We have a week of practice to improve on some of things that we’ve done so far.”

Rideout, who is making the transition to a wing spot after playing a power forward role for the Skyhawks last year, scored 18 points and had nine rebounds.

“He’s still learning that role,” Damhoff said. “We know that he’s going to get the rebounds for us.

He leads us in rebounds most every game. Once he gets the offensive side down, he’ll be very good.”

Every player on the Sauk roster scored at least one point and grabbed at least one rebound.

Cooks had 14 points and four rebounds, while Thrice had 12 points and six rebounds.

Boys bowling Tuesday’s result at Don Carter Lanes, Rockford

Volleyball Big Northern West all-conference Unanimous Katie Dolan, Rockford Lutheran; Delaney Mahoney, Oregon All-Conference Chelsi Blair, Rock Falls; Bre Cullen, Oregon; Amy Devitt, Mendota; Jessa Long, Dixon; Bailey O’Brien, Rock Falls; Joie Payton, Byron; Danielle Pendzinski, Winnebago; Amy Rotella, Dixon; Brooklyn Seiler, Byron; Sydney Shelburne, Stillman Valley; Abby Woollacott, Rockford Lutheran; Emy Wright, Oregon Honorable Mention Ally Bromenschenkel, Mendota; Brooke Carroll, Mendota; Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls; Riley McCarty, Winnebago; Emma Rohr, Byron; Mackenzie Zanello, Rockford Lutheran

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE New England Buffalo Miami N.Y. Jets Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville

W 6 4 2 1

Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore

W 6 5 6 6

Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

W 7 6 5 0

Pct .778 .556 .556 .200

PF 281 191 227 174

PA 198 182 171 265

Pct .667 .444 .222 .100

PF 290 206 144 158

PA 211 197 223 282

Pct .667 .611 .600 .600

PF 209 197 261 261

PA 172 211 239 181

Pct .778 .667 .556 .000

PF 286 217 205 146

PA 202 151 186 252

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

East L T Pct PF PA 2 0 .778 279 198 3 0 .700 261 212 6 0 .333 195 247 6 0 .333 197 229 South W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 4 5 0 .444 251 225 Carolina 3 6 1 .350 198 281 Atlanta 3 6 0 .333 219 238 Tampa Bay 1 8 0 .111 167 272 North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 7 2 0 .778 182 142 Green Bay 6 3 0 .667 277 205 Minnesota 4 5 0 .444 168 199 Chicago 3 6 0 .333 194 277 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 8 1 0 .889 223 170 Seattle 6 3 0 .667 240 191 San Francisco 5 4 0 .556 195 202 St. Louis 3 6 0 .333 163 251 Thursday’s game Buffalo at Miami, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Minnesota at Chicago, noon Seattle at Kansas City, noon Cincinnati at New Orleans, noon Denver at St. Louis, noon Houston at Cleveland, noon Atlanta at Carolina, noon Tampa Bay at Washington, noon San Francisco at N.Y. Giants, noon Oakland at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

Detroit at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

New England at Indianapolis, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Baltimore, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Jets Monday’s game Pittsburgh at Tennessee, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington

W 7 7 3 3

College football

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Sauk Valley’s Tramel Rideout (14) pulls down a rebound over teammate Jacoby Posley during Tuesday’s game against Truman in Dixon. Rideout finished one rebound shy of a double-double in the Skyhawks’ 69-40 victory.

The Skyhawks had 19 assists, as they went 28-for-62 from the floor. Stovall led with six assists, while Martin Keith Jr. and Dollmeyer each had three.

“There were points where we were really clicking,” Damhoff said.

“We probably didn’t give

our players enough credit, either, for playing some good defense during the middle of the game.”

Travion Trimble and Somto Okoye both scored nine points to lead Truman. The Falcons turned the ball over 23 times, and made 16 of 64 shot attempts.

College Football Playoff Rankings Record 1. Mississippi St. 9-0 2. Oregon 9-1 3. Florida St. 9-0 4. TCU 8-1 5. Alabama 8-1 6. Arizona St. 8-1 7. Baylor 8-1 8. Ohio St. 8-1 9. Auburn 7-2 10. Mississippi 8-2 11. UCLA 8-2 12. Michigan St. 7-2 13. Kansas St. 7-2 14. Arizona 7-2 15. Georgia 7-2 16. Nebraska 8-1 17. LSU 7-3 18. Notre Dame 7-2 19. Clemson 7-2 20. Wisconsin 7-2 21. Duke 8-1 22. Georgia Tech 8-2 23. Utah 6-3 24. Texas A&M 7-3 25. Minnesota 7-2 • The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will issue weekly rankings each Tuesday, with the final rankings being announced Sunday, Dec. 7. The playoff semifinals will match the No. 1 seed vs. the No. 4 seed, and No. 2 will face No. 3.

The semifinals will be hosted at the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015. The championship game will be on Jan. 12, 2015 at Arlington, Texas.

Big Ten EAST Conference W L Pct. Ohio St. 5 0 1.000 Michigan St. 4 1 .800 Maryland 3 2 .600 Michigan 3 3 .500 Penn St. 2 4 .333 Rutgers 1 4 .200 Indiana 0 5 .000

Saturday’s games No. 1 Mississippi State at No. 4 Alabama, 2:30 p.m.

No. 2 Florida State at Miami, 7 p.m.

No. 5 TCU at Kansas, 2 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona St. at Oregon St., 9:45 p.m.

No. 8 Ohio State at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

No. 9 Auburn at No. 16 Georgia, 6:15 p.m.

No. 11 Nebraska at No. 22 Wisconsin, 2:30 p.m.

No. 12 Michigan State at Maryland, 7 p.m.

No. 15 Notre Dame vs. Northwestern, 2:30 p.m.

No. 17 Arizona vs. Washington, 2:30 p.m.

No. 18 Clemson at No. 24 Georgia Tech, 11 a.m.

No. 19 Duke vs. Virginia Tech, 11 a.m.

No. 20 LSU at Arkansas, 7 p.m.

No. 21 Marshall vs. Rice, 1:30 p.m.

No. 25 Utah at Stanford, 5 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

OREGON (7 points) AJ Nordman 225-215-168–608; Joe Miranda 181-199-222–602; Kyle Lundquist 146-179-243–568; Jacob Coleman 233159-165–557; Josh Cook 146-171-163– 480; Zack Hawkins 179-133-157–469.

Totals: 1,110-1,056-1,118–3,284.

WINNEBAGO (0 points) Derek Poole 243-173-201–617; Kyle Doherty 171-189-175–535; Cameron Hamil 104-184-163–451; Beck Johnson 127-141-162–430; Traylon Marshall 124112-150–386; Noah Smuck 125-102146–373. Totals: 894-901-997–2,792.

Record: Oregon 1-0

East L T 2 0 4 0 4 0 8 0 South L T 3 0 5 0 7 0 9 0 North L T 3 0 3 1 4 0 4 0 West L T 2 0 3 0 4 0 9 0

AP Top 25 Schedule

N. ILLINOIS 27,TOLEDO 24

OREGON 3,284, WINNEBAGO 2,792

W 7 5 5 2

WEST Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. Nebraska 4 1 .800 8 1 .889 Minnesota 4 1 .800 7 2 .778 Wisconsin 4 1 .800 7 2 .778 Iowa 3 2 .600 6 3 .667 Northwestern 2 4 .333 3 6 .333 Illinois 1 4 .200 4 5 .444 Purdue 1 5 .167 3 7 .300 Saturday’s games Iowa at Illinois, 11 a.m. (BTN) Ohio St. at Minnesota, 11 a.m. (ABC) Temple at Penn St., 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Indiana at Rutgers, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Nebraska at Wisconsin, 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Northwestern at Notre Dame, 2:30 (NBC) Michigan St. at Maryland, 7 p.m. (BTN)

Overall W L Pct. 8 1 .889 7 2 .778 6 3 .667 5 5 .500 5 4 .556 5 4 .556 3 6 .333

Toledo N. Illinois

3 7 7 7 — 24 10 3 7 7 — 27 First Quarter NIU–FG Hagan 37, 7:46.

NIU–Da’.Brown 64 pass from Hare (Hagan kick), 5:24.

Tol–FG Detmer 21, 1:05.

Second Quarter Tol–C.Jones 69 pass from Macon (Detmer kick), 5:22.

NIU–FG Hagan 19, 1:36.

Third Quarter NIU–Stingily 4 run (Hagan kick), 9:18.

Tol–Macon 1 run (Detmer kick), 6:36.

Fourth Quarter NIU–Stingily 2 run (Hagan kick), 6:33.

Tol–Macon 3 run (Detmer kick), 2:14.

Tol NIU First downs 20 17 Rushes-yards 49-263 46-226 Passing 209 190 Comp-Att-Int 12-23-0 14-22-0 Return Yards 2 7 Punts-Avg. 7-32.0 8-35.1 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 3-20 5-34 Time of Possession 30:23 29:37 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Toledo, Hunt 18-119, Macon 18-97, Swanson 7-41, Julian 6-6. N. Illinois, Stingily 21-81, Hare 16-66, Da’.

Brown 2-64, Turner 2-25, Bouagnon 2-(minus 2), A.Daniels 3-(minus 8).

PASSING–Toledo, Macon 8-11-0-140, Julian 2-7-0-49, Woodside 2-5-0-20. N. Illinois, Hare 14-22-0-190.

RECEIVING–Toledo, C.Jones 4-102, Russell 3-53, Olack 3-33, Hunt 1-15, Thompson 1-6. N. Illinois, Turner 4-59, Da’.

Brown 3-73, Beebe 3-40, Brescacin 2-17, Eakes 2-1.

MLB AL Manager of the Year Voting As selected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (Tabulated on a 5-3-1 basis): 1st 2nd 3rd Tot Buck Showalter, Baltimore 25 3 1 132 Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles 4 11 8 61 Ned Yost, Kansas City – 11 8 41 Lloyd McClendon, Seattle 1 5 9 29 Terry Francona, Cleveland – – 2 2 Joe Girardi, New York – – 1 1 Bob Melvin, Oakland – – 1 1 AL Managers of the Year Selected by the Baseball Writer’s Association of America: 2014 – Buck Showalter, Baltimore 2013 – Terry Francona, Cleveland 2012 – Bob Melvin, Oakland 2011 – Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay 2010 – Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota 2009 – Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles 2008 – Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay 2007 – Eric Wedge, Cleveland 2006 – Jim Leyland, Detroit 2005 – Ozzie Guillen, Chicago 2004 – Buck Showalter, Texas 2003 – Tony Pena, Kansas City 2002 – Mike Scioscia, Anaheim 2001 – Lou Piniella, Seattle 2000 – Jerry Manuel, Chicago 1999 – Jimy Williams, Boston 1998 – Joe Torre, New York 1997 – Davey Johnson, Baltimore 1996 – Johnny Oates, Texas, and Joe Torre, New York 1995 – Lou Piniella, Seattle 1994 – Buck Showalter, New York 1993 – Gene Lamont, Chicago 1992 – Tony La Russa, Oakland 1991 – Tom Kelly, Minnesota 1990 – Jeff Torborg, Chicago 1989 – Frank Robinson, Baltimore 1988 – Tony La Russa, Oakland 1987 – Sparky Anderson, Detroit 1986 – John McNamara, Boston 1985 – Bobby Cox, Toronto 1984 – Sparky Anderson, Detroit 1983 – Tony La Russa, Chicago NL Manager of the Year Voting As selected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (Tabulated on a 5-3-1 basis): 1st 2nd 3rd Tot Matt Williams, Washington 18 6 1 109 Clint Hurdle, Pittsburgh 8 12 4 80 Bruce Bochy, San Francisco 3 3 6 30 Mike Matheny, St. Louis – 5 3 18 Mike Redmond, Miami 1 2 5 16 Don Mattingly, Los Angeles – 1 9 12 Ron Roenicke, Milwaukee – 1 – 3 Bud Black, San Diego – – 1 1 Terry Collins, New York – – 1 1 NL Managers of the Year Selected by the Baseball Writer’s Association of America: 2014 – Matt Williams, Washington 2013 – Clint Hurdle, Pittsburgh 2012 – Davey Johnson, Washington 2011 – Kirk Gibson, Arizona 2010 – Bud Black, San Diego 2009 – Jim Tracy, Colorado 2008 – Lou Piniella, Chicago 2007 – Bob Melvin, Arizona 2006 – Joe Girardi, Florida 2005 – Bobby Cox, Atlanta 2004 – Bobby Cox, Atlanta 2003 – Jack McKeon, Florida 2002 – Tony La Russa, St. Louis 2001 – Larry Bowa, Philadelphia 2000 – Dusty Baker, San Francisco 1999 – Jack McKeon, Cincinnati 1998 – Larry Dierker, Houston 1997 – Dusty Baker, San Francisco 1996 – Bruce Bochy, San Diego 1995 – Don Baylor, Colorado 1994 – Felipe Alou, Montreal 1993 – Dusty Baker, San Francisco 1992 – Jim Leyland, Pittsburgh 1991 – Bobby Cox, Atlanta 1990 – Jim Leyland, Pittsburgh 1989 – Don Zimmer, Chicago 1988 – Tommy Lasorda, Los Angeles 1987 – Buck Rodgers, Montreal 1986 – Hal Lanier, Houston 1985 – Whitey Herzog, St. Louis 1984 – Jim Frey, Chicago 1983 – Tommy Lasorda, Los Angeles

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 7 1 .875 Brooklyn 4 2 .667 Boston 3 3 .500 New York 2 6 .250 Philadelphia 0 7 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 5 2 .714 Washington 5 2 .714 Atlanta 3 3 .500 Charlotte 3 4 .429 Orlando 2 6 .250 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 6 2 .750 Cleveland 3 3 .500 Milwaukee 4 4 .500 Detroit 2 5 .286 Indiana 2 6 .250

GB — 2 3 5 6½ GB — — 1½ 2 3½ GB — 2 2 3½ 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 7 1 .875 — Houston 6 1 .857 ½ Dallas 5 3 .625 2 New Orleans 3 3 .500 3 San Antonio 3 3 .500 3 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 4 3 .571 — Utah 3 5 .375 1½ Minnesota 2 4 .333 1½ Oklahoma City 2 6 .250 2½ Denver 1 5 .167 2½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 5 1 .833 — Sacramento 5 3 .625 1 Phoenix 4 3 .571 1½ L.A. Clippers 4 3 .571 1½ L.A. Lakers 1 6 .143 4½ Tuesday’s results Toronto 104, Orlando 100 Memphis 107, L.A. Lakers 102 Milwaukee 85, Oklahoma City 78 Dallas 106, Sacramento 98 Charlotte at Portland, late San Antonio at Golden State, late Today’s games Detroit at Washington, 6 p.m.

Utah at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Indiana at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Orlando at New York, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Portland at Denver, 8 p.m.

Houston vs. Minnesota, at Mexico City, 9 p.m.

Thursday’s games Sacramento at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 15 11 3 1 23 58 Montreal 16 11 4 1 23 40 Boston 16 10 6 0 20 47 Detroit 15 7 3 5 19 40 Toronto 15 8 5 2 18 47 Ottawa 14 7 4 3 17 38 Florida 13 5 4 4 14 24 Buffalo 17 3 12 2 8 21 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 14 10 3 1 21 55 N.Y. Islanders 15 10 5 0 20 48 Washington 15 7 5 3 17 49 Philadelphia 14 7 5 2 16 45 N.Y. Rangers 15 7 6 2 16 44 New Jersey 16 7 7 2 16 43 Carolina 14 5 6 3 13 35 Columbus 15 4 10 1 9 38

GA 41 42 37 37 42 34 31 60 GA 32 42 44 43 46 50 44 55

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 15 10 3 2 22 38 30 St. Louis 15 10 4 1 21 41 29 Winnipeg 16 8 6 2 18 30 35 Chicago 15 8 6 1 17 41 28 Minnesota 14 7 7 0 14 38 32 Dallas 15 5 6 4 14 44 53 Colorado 17 4 8 5 13 40 56 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 16 10 3 3 23 41 32 Vancouver 16 11 5 0 22 49 44 Calgary 17 9 6 2 20 50 45 Los Angeles 15 8 4 3 19 37 30 San Jose 17 8 7 2 18 51 50 Arizona 15 6 8 1 13 37 51 Edmonton 16 6 9 1 13 40 54 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s results New Jersey 3, Minnesota 1 N.Y. Islanders 6, Colorado 0 N.Y. Rangers 5, Pittsburgh 0 Washington 4, Columbus 2 Montreal 3, Winnipeg 0 Florida 4, San Jose 1 St. Louis 6, Buffalo 1 Nashville 3, Edmonton 2 Chicago 3, Tampa Bay 2, SO Dallas 4, Arizona 3 Ottawa at Vancouver, late Today’s games Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games Colorado at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Winnipeg at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Boston at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

San Jose at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Nashville at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Arizona at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Ottawa at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Dallas at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 3, LIGHTNING 2 Tampa Bay 1 0 1 0 — 2 Chicago 0 1 1 0 — 3 Chicago won shootout 1-0 First Period–1, Tampa Bay, Paquette 4 (Palat, Brewer), 4:35 (sh). Penalties–Stralman, TB (delay of game), 3:22; Sustr, TB (hooking), 8:43; Brewer, TB (cross-checking), 14:57.

Second Period–2, Chicago, Richards 3 (Versteeg, Saad), 9:13. Penalties–Filppula, TB (tripping), 7:09; B.Smith, Chi (goaltender interference), 9:41; Brown, TB, served

by Drouin, double minor (roughing), 17:10; Morin, Chi (roughing), 17:10; Brewer, TB (high-sticking), 19:00.

Third Period–3, Chicago, Kruger 2 (Hjalmarsson, Hossa), 1:18. 4, Tampa Bay, Kucherov 6 (Stamkos, Drouin), 9:53. Penalties–Hjalmarsson, Chi (slashing), 1:45; Seabrook, Chi (cross-checking), 5:11; Paquette, TB (roughing), 11:16; Morin, Chi (roughing), 11:16.

Overtime–None. Penalties–None.

Shootout–Tampa Bay 0 (Callahan NG, Kucherov NG), Chicago 1 (Toews NG, Kane G, Richards NG).

Shots on Goal–Tampa Bay 6-7-11-3–27.

Chicago 19-12-7-1–39.

Power-play opportunities–Tampa Bay 0 of 3; Chicago 0 of 6.

Goalies–Tampa Bay, Bishop 9-1-2 (39 shots-37 saves). Chicago, Crawford 6-3-1 (27-25).

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase Standings 1. Denny Hamlin 2. Joey Logano 3. Ryan Newman 4. Kevin Harvick

Points 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

Remaining race Sunday – Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead, Fla.

MLS playoffs CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP Eastern Conference New England vs. New York Leg 1 – Sunday, Nov. 23 New England at New York, 12:30 p.m.

Leg 2 – Saturday, Nov. 29 New York at New England, 2 p.m.

Western Conference Leg 1 – Sunday, Nov. 23 Seattle at LA Galaxy, 4 p.m.

Leg 2 – Sunday, Nov. 30 LA Galaxy at Seattle, 8 p.m.

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Douglas Adams, an Englishman who wrote the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” trilogy in four books, said, “Nothing travels faster than light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows its own rules.”

Bridge has a variety of rules, most of which having exceptions. For example, suppose you are faced with A-J-9-5-4 in the dummy opposite Q-10-8-7 in your hand. How would you normally play the suit?

Right – you would take the finesse. In theory, 50 percent of the time you will get five tricks. To try to drop a singleton king offside has only about a six percent chance of success. But why might you lead the queen from your

hand and, after lefty plays low, put up dummy’s ace?

Now look at the NorthSouth hands in today’s deal.

South is in three no-trump.

West leads a fourth-highest heart five: three, queen, king.

How should declarer continue?

South starts with seven top tricks: three spades, one heart (first trick), one diamond and two clubs. It looks obvious to take the diamond finesse at trick two, but that does not work well here. East wins with his king and returns the heart 10 (high from a remaining doubleton). The defenders take four heart tricks for down one.

Declarer should realize that if West has the diamond king, the contract is always safe.

South’s remaining heart jacksix is a stopper with West on lead. So declarer should lead his diamond queen to tempt West to cover with the king if he has it, then rise with dummy’s ace. When the king drops, South takes 11 tricks.

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HARMON 2 BR 2 BA w/2 car garage, large deck, $20,000 will consider contract. 108 N. 2nd St. Harmon, IL 309-713-5464

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DIXON 3BR 2 full baths, fridge, stove, dishwasher, w/d, new furnace & a/c this yr., deck & handicapped ramp, storage shed, $24,000 815-973-5601

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

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LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2014 - 1:30 P.M. 557 KILGORE ROAD, DIXON, IL 61021

At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois in the case entitled, Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff v. John J. Minto, Suzanne W. Minto and Hvarre Holdings, LLC, Defendants, case No. 2014 CH 24 as sale officer, to conduct the sale will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 of the Subdivision called Clearview Acres located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 21 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, as recorded in Book “G” of Plats, pages 14 and 15 in the Office of the Recorder, situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois commonly known as 557 Kilgore Road, Dixon, Illinois 61021. DESCRIPTION: This 2 story home contains 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, partial basement and approximately 1888 square feet of living area. A deck surrounds the above ground pool and the lot contains approximately 2.23 acres. Good location. INSPECTION: Contact Diane Metzler at Sterling Federal Bank, phone 815-622-3368 to determine if property is available for inspection. TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2013 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale.

Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. AUCTIONEER: LYLE DIRKS, IL 440000128, STERLING, IL, PH. 815-626-3358

LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE December 4, 2014 – 10:00 A.M. Whiteside County Courthouse

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(Commonly known as 1001 W. 21st St., Rock Falls, IL 61071) On December 4, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., in the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, Kelly Wilhelmi, Whiteside County Sheriff, or his authorized deputy, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois as Sale Officer in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff, v.

Brenda B. Elgin, Defendant, Case No. 2014 CH 66ST, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 8 in Block 4, Fairview Subdivision No. 6 to the City of Rock Falls, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, commonly known as 1001 W. 21st Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071. DESCRIPTION: One story ranch with vinyl siding, 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, one bathroom, with a small mudroom off of kitchen. INSPECTION: Contact Melissa Freas at Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., 110 E. 4th Street, Sterling, Illinois, phone (815) 622-3369 to determine if property is available for inspection.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2013 and all subsequent years. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale.

Any sale is subject to court approval. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no rights against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

ATTORNEYS: WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. 202 E. 5th Street, P.O. Box 400, Sterling, Illinois 61081 (815) 625-8200

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NOTICE OF SALE (1408 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in Whiteside County Case No. 13-CH-86 ST, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

1. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1408 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois.

2. The time and place of sale will be Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., Whiteside County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff.

3. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A 9,500 square foot, single story, single tenant metalpanel auto repair garage. About 1,000 square feet is office space.

4. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale.

The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Whiteside County Sheriff?s Office and in “As Is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

5. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession.

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

8. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4).

9. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Matthew M. Hevrin, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101, Tel (815) 4904935.

NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THE LAW FIRM OF HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2014

LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 – 1:00 P.M. 704 NORTH GALENA AVENUE,, DIXON,, IL 61021

At the premises I, Lyle Dirks, having been designated by the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois in the case entitled Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., Plaintiff v. Michele S. Rockwood, Ronald L. Rockwood, Rockwood Enterprises, Inc., a dissolved Illinois corporation and The United States of America, Defendants, case No. 2014 CH 32 as sale officer, to conduct the sale, will sell the following described property at public auction to the highest qualified bidder. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Westerly One Hundred (100) feet of the Southerly Ninety-one (91) feet of Lot Two (2) in Block Forty-seven (47) in the Town of North Dixon, now a part of the City of Dixon, situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois, commonly known as 704 North Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois. DESCRIPTION: Property was formally owned by The Oil Spot. Excellent location with entrances off North Galena Avenue, a/k/a Illinois Route 26 and McKenney Street on a corner lot and building is approximately 1603 square feet. This is commercial property. INSPECTION: Contact Christy Eastman at Sterling Federal Bank, 815-734-6051 to determine if property is available for inspection.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down day of sale, balance upon delivery of deed and possession. All funds shall be CASH, BANK DRAFT, or CERTIFIED CHECK. Sale is subject to taxes for 2013 and all subsequent years and subject to the statutory 120 day right of redemption of the United States of America. TAXES WILL NOT BE PRORATED. A contract embodying the terms of this notice and such additional terms as deemed appropriate, will be signed by the sale officer on behalf of the court and by the buyer at the time of the sale. Any sale is subject to court approval. Any specific restrictions on property or title will be announced day of sale. Announcements day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE

BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS N.A., AS THE ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS THE RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK N.A., Plaintiff, v.

OSCAR C. MARTINEZ; KELLY M. MARTINEZ; OK COLLISION, INC., an Illinois corporation; KRUEGER'S COLLISION, INC., an Illinois corporation; UNKNOWN OWNERS; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN SPOUSES; UNKNOWN HEIRS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 13 CH 86 ST NOTICE OF SALE (1408 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A. The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Matthew M. Hevrin, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP, 100 Park Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61101, Tel. (815) 490-4935.

B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 1408 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071.

C. The legal description of the real estate is: Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Block 1 of Oltman Park Subdivision, located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded January 12, 1931 in Plat Book 8, page 11.

COMMON ADDRESS: 1408 First Avenue, Rock Falls, Illinois PROPERTY CODE: 11-33-276-023 D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: A 9,500 square foot, single story, single tenant metal-panel auto repair garage. About 1,000 square feet is office space.

E. The time and place of sale will be Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10:00 A.M., Whiteside County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois.

F. The terms of the sale are: Ten Percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of sale. The property offered for sale is subject to all real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of the title and without recourse to the Whiteside County Sheriff?s Office and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to the following liens and interests: all general real estate taxes, special assessments, if any, easements and restrictions of record, and the interests, if any, of any tenant in possession.

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

J. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS N.A., AS THE ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS THE RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK N.A., Plaintiff Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP By: Matthew M. Hevrin One of Its Attorneys Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 100 Park Avenue?P.O. Box 1389?Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2014

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TO: DINAH BAILEY NOTICE is hereby given that Pete Harkness Auto Group, Inc. of 2811 Locust Street, Sterling, Illinois, (?Claimant?) claims a lien upon a 2007 Ford Explorer VIN # 1FMEU51K77UB31433 (?Vehicle?) for, and on account of labor, skill, and materials expended upon and furnished to the Vehicle and storage of the Vehicle, the owner of the Vehicle is Dinah Bailey, the labor, skill, and materials were completed on August 6, 2012; the Vehicle is still in possession of the Claimant and that the amount Clamant demands for said labor, skill, materials and storage so expended is $6,344.07, that no part thereof has been paid. Claimant intends to enforce a mechanic?s lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et seq. and 90/1 et seq. and public sale of the Vehicle will be conducted on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Pete Harkness Ford, 2811 N. Locust Street, Sterling, Illinois, at 10:00 A.M. The sale will be by public auction to the highest bidder for cash although the Claimant reserves the right to purchase at the sale and to bid on all or some part of the outstanding indebtedness in lieu of cash.

Dinah Bailey has the right to redeem the Vehicle at any time prior to the sale by payment of the full amount due.

November 12, 19 & 26, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Whiteside County Housing Authority will open the waiting list for the Section VIII Housing Choice Voucher program on November 19, 2014.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AT: Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 (NO PHONE CALLS) ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS ONLY: Wednesday, 11/19/14, 1 to 4pm, Thursday, 11/20/14, 9 to 11:30 am, & Friday, 11/21/14, 9 to 11:30 am.

The waiting list will close at 11:30 am on 11/21/2014.

The Section VIII Housing Choice Voucher program is a Federal Government program which assists very low income families to rent decent, safe and sanitary housing available in the private market.

The participant may choose a unit that is available in the private market that meets the requirements of the program.

Public Housing applicants, residents, and participants in other assisted housing programs must submit a separate application in order to be eligible for a voucher. Public Housing applicants do not lose their place on the Public Housing waiting list if they apply for the voucher program.

Whiteside County Housing Authority does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Whiteside County Housing Authority Lynn Deter, Executing Director Nov. 8, 12, 15, 19 2014

IN RE THE ESTATE OF MERLE R. MEINERS, Deceased No 2014 P 128 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the death of Merle R. Meiners on September 19, 2014. Letters of Office were issued on October 22, 2014 to Barbara Meiners as Executor, whose address is 218 Mockingbird, Hot Springs, AR 71913. The attorney for the Executor is Ronald F. Coplan, P.C., 114 E. Main Street, Morrison, Illinois.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Whiteside County Courthouse, 202 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative, or both, not later than May 12, 2015. Any claim not filed on or before that date stated in this notice is barred. Copies of claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the attorney and to the Representative within 10 days after a claim has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

Ronald F. Coplan, P.C. Attorney for Executor Barbara Meiners 114 East Main Street Morrison, IlL 61270 Phone: 815-772-7441 Fax: 815-772-7702 Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2014

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 21, 2014 A.D. A certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Sauk Valley Food Taxi located at 1501 Lowell Park Rd. Apt. 5B Dixon, IL 61021. Dated this 21st day of October A.D. 2014.

Cathy Myers County Clerk

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CAREER TRAINING / MISC AIRLINE MECHANIC CAREERS START HERE GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 800-481-8312

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C.N.A. Needed, Part time.

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is looking for Farm Help FT or PT $18/hr.

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. is Now Hiring for Mechanics FT or PT $30/hr.

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

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1 Head / 5 Assistant Football Coaches Applicants must meet IHSA Qualifications. Last day to apply will be November 10, 2014. Please include a resume and a letter of inaddressed terest to: Rich Montgomery, Athletic/Activities Director Rock Falls Township High School 101 12th Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 2 Housekeepers Needed 8-12 hrs/wk Call Carole 815-703-4120 Anderson Plumbing & Heating, (a nonunion company of 37yrs) is looking for an experienced Hvac Tech to Service and Repair Furnaces. M-F (Sat if desired) Part time or Full time for at least 2-3 months, maybe Call more?

815.562.8784 Bi-County Special Education Cooperative is looking for Teacher Aides for the 2014-2015 school year. 29.5 hours weekly, no health benefits.

Openings in Sterling, Morrison, and Chadwick. If intercontact ested, Laurie Heston by email lheston@bicounty.org or call 815-622-0858.

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AVERITT EXPRESS New Pay Increase For Regional Drivers! 40 to 46 CPM + Fuel Bonus!

Also, Post-Training Pay Increase for Students!

(Depending on Domicile) Get Home EVERY Week + Excellent Benefits. CDLA req. 888-6027440 Apply @ AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Butler Transport Your Partner in Excellence.

Drivers Needed.

Great Hometime.$650.00 sign on bonus! All miles paid. 1-800528-7825 www.butlertransport.com

Casey's General Store in Rock Falls accepting applications for an Assistant Manager.

Apply online at www.caseys.com or mail applications to P.O. Box 122 Thomson IL. 61285 CDL class A Driver wanted Dedicated Run from Oregon, IL to Dewitt, IA. 2nd/3rd shift Pay by load.

Med, Dental, 401K, E-mail resume to: guy@ cushingtrans. com Chair side Dental Assistant needed for local general practice. 35 hrs/ wk. No weekends, 1 year experience minimum preferred. Salary commiserate with previous experience.

Please send replies to Box #:1256 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Combination Server/Kitchen help, PT. Apply in person at Joe's Pizza, 119 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon. No phone calls please

Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Clean MVR !Good CSA Score !Assigned Peterbilts !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Health Insurance !Min 6 months !Verifiable Experience 800-397-6387x18 Flatbed Drivers Starting Mileage Pay up to .41 cpm.

Health Ins., 401K, $59 daily Per Diem pay. Home Weekends.

800-6489915 or www.boydandsons.com Full Time Mechanic Position Available

Experience with AG farm Equipment preferred.

Benefits include insurance, uniforms & 401K. Apply in person at: SLOAN IMPLEMENT, 26208 US HWY 52, Lanark, IL. PH: 815493-2191 (John Deere Dealer) or apply online at: www.SLOANS.com

Maintenance Position Available Mechanical and electrical experience needed.

Apply in person at: AZZ Galvanizing 310 E. Progress Dr., Dixon

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Local well-established retail business is in need of a Full-time Accountant. Individual should possess good organizational and communication skills, and an accounting background with a minimum of a 3-5 years of experience in the performance of complete cycle accounting, general journal and general ledger posting and financial statement of preparation. It is preferable that the individual has extensive knowledge of QuickBooks software, along with responsibility for accounts receivable, accounts playable, preparing payroll, payroll tax and sales tax returns. Compensation will vary according to experience. Only qualified applicants need apply. If interested in the position please send resume, in confidentiality, to the following address: P.O. Box 324, Dixon, IL 61021 Make $1,500$2,500 /Week Unique Advertising Vehicle No Nights.

No Weekends Opportunity for Advancement Call Mr. Daniels 888-338-3053 Mr. Nifty Cleaners taking applications for all positions. Please apply in person, 1102 E. 4th Street, Sterling.

815-625-9386.

Part-Time Truck Driver wanted, CDL w/ tanker & hazmat endorsement. Apply in person: Xena Intl, 910 S. Division Ave., Polo Processing Support Christian Care Ministry is seeking to fill a clerical position in our Rock Falls office. This requires position fast and accurate data entry skills, ability to quickly learn computer database/scanning programs, strong attention to detail, and ability to apply common sense solutions. Please visit our website to learn more about CCM, this position, and to apply https: //mychristiancare. org/Careers.aspx The position is listed as Processing (IL): Processing Support.

Seasonal CDL Driver Needed Must have Class A or B and Medical Card. Apply in Person: Blue Freedom, 1829 Locust, Sterling or 305 Cartwright Ave, Ashton 815-626-7582 Substitute Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver needed in Lee & Ogle Counties.

Part time Monday-Friday, as needed.

Must be 21 years of age. Good driving record required. Ability to move up to 50 lbs.

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Substitute Server needed in Lee & Ogle counties for senior nutrition program.

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Sanitation Cert. not necessary.

Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, EOE Whiteside County Community Health Clinic has an opening for a full or part time Family Practice Physician or Internist. Pay is competitive with excellent benefits; no after hour or week-end call.

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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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FLOATS: Floats earn $10.57 an hour plus a $.50 differential for being a float. Floats are not assigned to a specific group home. They can be pulled from one location to another during their shift.

SUB DSP: The primary purpose of this position is to provide coverage, on an oncall/as needed basis, in Kreider Services programs when regular staff is not on duty. Our subs start at $9.80. Substitutes are needed for our Day Services and Community Living Departments.

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Requirements: All applicants must be at least 21 years old; have a high school diploma or equivalent; possess a valid Illinois driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; have the ability to be insured in accordance to our agencies policy; and must be able to pass the company physical.

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DIXON 1BR country home Appliances & W/D. No Pets. No Smoking. $525 mo. + ref. & dep. Call 815440-3874 2BR Duplex w/gar.

Appl. + W/D & C/A, 815-973-0942 2BR stove, refrig., w/d hookup, gas heat, 2 car garage, $650/mo. + dep., no pets, 815-2842921 2BR, W/D hookup, $525/mo. + dep.

815-440-5452 3BR Ranch in country, black top road, no pets, dep. & ref. required.

815-535-2093 3BR River view, 1.5 ba., bsmt. Attached dbl. car garage. $900/mo. + util. Call Kelly 773-428-7877 4BR. 1.5 bath, $650/ basement mo. + utilities. New carpet & paint, windows. Call Ken @ 708-203-6677.

Avail. Now! 4BR, 1.5 bath, 1 car garage. Clean. No pets. $700/mo. + dep. Due up front.

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713 Washington, Dixon.

Call 815-973-3078.

POLO 1BR, $465/mo. + dep. No pets. Call 815-590-3288 2BR home. Applifurnished. ances Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

No pets. 815-9463191 after 5 pm.

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ROCK FALLS NEW TODAY 1BR basement, garage $400/mo + $400 dep. 815625-2302 1BR, 716 8th Ave. $470/mo. $400/ dep. W/D H/U. Call 309-242-0259.

Cute 3BR Ranch 230 Ave. C. Why Rent?™ $650/mo.

815-878-7399

STERLING 108 E. 6th St., 2-3 BR, 2BA, applcs $675 mo. + sec. dep. No pets. 815303-0026 2BR., 1BA garage NO PETS. $550 mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

Clean & cozy, 2Br, deck, garage, applcs., oak kitchen, $575 + Dep. NO pets.815-626-6100 RTO 2BR $49,900 $5,000 down.4413515.Agent owned.

Very nice Lg. clean 2BR Duplex, Exc. location! $525/mo. + $525 dep. 815626-7257 or 815718-0257.

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MORRISON Tall Pines Mobile Home Community

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SPECIAL SALES 620 Festival of Trees Country Store at Woodlawn Arts Academy 11/16.

Hospice Rock River Valley, 815-288-3673

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

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GE self-cleaning oven, white model XL44, $30 o.b.o.

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All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

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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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12-13 dozen duck mostly decoys, Mallard all w/ wrap around weights. $15/doz. Or all for $13/doz. Call 815441-2144

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Apricot & sugar. $600. 563-2127307 Purebred German Shepherd puppies, 6 wks. old, 1st shots & wormed. $650 Call Kathy at 815-438-3704 or 815-590-2408 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

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Real Estate & Machinery Auction

The following Real Estate and Machinery (listing to appear at a later date) will be offered at Public Auction located at 16292 West Robin Road, Polo, IL 61064. Directions - Northwest of Polo, IL on US 52 approx. 2 miles to Robin Road, then left 1.5 miles on Robin Road to sale sight. Watch for Auction Signs.

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & Auction Zip

Friday, December 5, 2014

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The approximate 199.84 acres [located in Section 23, Eagle Point Township, Ogle County, Illinois] will be offered in three parcels. The farmland has a productivity Index of 137.6 with soil types of Osco, Huntsville, Lawson and Ogle. The farm will be surveyed.

Parcel 1 - Approximately 120 acres on the east side of the farm with mostly tillable ground.

Parcel 2 - Approximately 65 acres on the west side of the farm with mostly tillable ground.

Parcel 3 - Approximately 15 acres of fenced pasture and improvements which include a house, barn, 2 sheds and corn crib.

Parcel 1 and 2 will be sold by the acre, while Parcel 3 will be sold by the total dollar.

Terms - Highest Bidder(s) will pay 10% down day of sale and will enter into an Auction Sale Contract. Seller will provide title insurance. Balance will be due on or before February 1, 2015. The 2014 taxes due in 2015 will be paid by the seller and all subsequent taxes are paid by the buyer. All announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.

Tom Suites is the attorney for the Trust. For more information or viewing of the property contact Public Auction Service (Lyle Hopkins) or Lenny Bryson.

DBG Trust - owner

A complete list of farm machinery and miscellaneous items will follow at a later date.

Gene Schmidt Estate - owner

PUBLIC AUCTION

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

RAYMOND HAMMELMAN FAMILYTRUST FRANK HAMMELMAN EXECUTOR AUCTIONEERS: LYLE DIRKS, IL440000128, PHONE 815-626-3358 ROBYOUNG, IL441000593, PHONE 815-632-8000 CASHIER: LOLAJEAN BEHRENS; CLERK: CHERI LOCKHART

PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC AUCTION

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2009 TOYOTA VENZA AWD

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2012 CADILLAC SRX

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$27,999*

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PUBLIC AUCTION

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK HAVE POSITIVE ID NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS AFTER SOLD

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

PUBLIC AUCTION

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You can make your mark if you put forth the effort

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

(Directions: 3 miles north of Sterling on IL Rt. 40 to Fulfs Road then west 3 miles to Luther Road, then right to farm – watch for signs)

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 – 10:00A.M. 18389 LUTHER ROAD, STERLING, IL

3RD SEAT, NICELY EQUIPPED, 100K MILE WARRANTY

2013 LINCOLN MKX ELITE

Real Estate - 10:00 am • Machinery - 11:00 am Real Estate

Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

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Photos for illustration only.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014 - 10:00 A.M.

SALE DAY LOCATION: Edgewood Golf Club, 10684 W. Edgewood Road, Polo, IL FARM LOCATION: 3 Miles South of Polo, IL on IL Rte 26 to Edgewood Road then East 4.5 miles to Lowell Park Road DESCRIPTION Tract 1: Part of S ½ of SW ¼ Section 32, Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, IL. NE corner of Lowell Park and Edgewood Road intersection. 66.5 +/- Acres with 57.83 +/- tillable acres.

Improvements includes 2 story frame house, 32’ x 22’ garage, 72’ x 42’ Morton machine shed, 60’ x 68’ barn, corn crib and open front livestock shed. Tillable soils include Osco, Parkway, Fayette, Greenbush, Palsgrove, Dodge and Huntsville. Surety productivity index is 128.5 on tillable soils.

Part of Tax ID #15-32-300-002.

Tract 2: Part of N ½ of NW ¼ Section 5, Grand Detour Township, Ogle County, IL. SE Corner of Lowell Park and Edgewood Roads intersection. 55.11 +/- acres with 50.1 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Osco, Greenbush, Ogle, Parkway, Palsgrove, Elizabeth, Lawson and Ashdale. Surety productivity index is 128 on tillable soils. Part of Tax ID #21-05-100-005. No improvements.

Tract 3: E ½ of E ½ of SE ¼ of the SW ¼ Section 32, Pine Creek Township and E ½ of NE ¼ of NW ¼ and part of W ½ of NW ¼ of NE ¼, Section 5 Grand Detour Township, Ogle County, IL. 43.97 +/- Acres with 4.36 +/- tillable acres. A crop productivity index of 86.4 on tillable soils. Pasture and trees with creek. Part of Tax ID # 15-32-300-002 and Part of Tax ID # 21-05-100-005. No Improvements.

Tract 4: S ½ of SW ¼ of NW ¼ Section 5 Grand Detour, Township, Ogle County, IL. 18.15 +/Acres with 18.16 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Osco, Ashdale and Lawson. A Surety crop productivity index of 130.5 on tillable soils. Tax ID # 21-05-100-004. No improvements.

Tract 5: W ½ and the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 6, Grand Detour Township, Ogle County, IL. 119.65 +/- acres with 105.6 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Osco, Parkway, Greenbush, Ashdale, Lawson and Palsgrove. A Surety crop productivity index of 133.8 on tillable soils. Tax ID # 21-06400-002. No improvements.

TAXES: 2013 paid in 2014 and assessed acres 80 acres – Tax ID # 15-32-300-002 taxes paid in 2014 were $2,992.84 91.69 acres – Tax ID # 21-05-100-005 taxes paid in 2014 were $1,124.92 18.15 acres – Tax ID # 21-05-100-004 taxes paid in 2014 were $ 364.32 119.65 acres – Tax ID # 21-06-400-002 taxes paid in 2014 were $2,348.76 Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) Parcels will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis. No combinations.

2) Survey provided by Seller.

3) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s Premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before January 12, 2015.

4) The Seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property.

5) The estimated 2014 taxes due and payable in 2015 will be credited by Seller to Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

6) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

7) The information is believed to be accurate. However we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

8) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

9) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815.699.7999

Seller: RUTH STRAW ESTATE Paul Elsen, Sr.- Executor Larry Johnson - Attorney 202 E Fifth St., P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 ph. 815-625-8200

Steve Cunningham – Agent for Heirs Michael English – Attorney 10 Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 ph. 815-875-4555

Number System will be Used – I.D.

Required Not Responsible for Accidents

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE Rick Rediger, Auctioneer 815.699.7999 www.RickRediger.com

$13,495*

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The following described real estate will be offered for sale by Public Auction on:

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Open Tenancy 2015

620 SOUTH 7TH STREET (HWY 251 SOUTH) ROCHELLE, IL 61068

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PUBLIC AUCTION

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AUTOS WANTED

935

Beautiful Black Cherry 2005 Harley Davidson, Heritage soft tail adult driven, tons of chrome, long shot custom exhaust system, alarm system, heated hand grips, leather bags with sissy bar & travel rack. Too much to list! $10,200 OBO Ask for Jimmy 815-590-1425

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911

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2008 Buick Enclave

'05 Sebring Convertible, new top, body good cond. $1750 815-7621336

910

1997 F350 ext. cab dually. Extra heavy duty. 5 spd. Low mi., 117K. Exc. running cond. With or w/o construction topper. $5500/obo.

815-622-0087.

2014 Chevrolet Equinox - Big Savings

905

909

'05 Tahoe LS 4WD 3rd row, 118,000mi.

1 owner, Sr. driven, records, $10,000 815-440-0109

Auto S&S

904

Lift chair, exc. cond. Sell for $550, new $1100. Small rocker/recliner sell for $60, new $180.

815-441-4769.

Nordic Track exc.

Treadmill, cond., $200/obo 815-973-0148

Bob Endress

Quality Farming Cash Rent, Share Crop, Custom Farming, Jerad Grossman Amboy, IL 815-716-7394

CLASSIC CARS

S.U.V.S

905

12 Lincoln MKZ

#1035

Leather ather th

$19,995*

11 Ford F-150 XLT

#140188A

Loccal Trade

$27,995* 14 Ford Taurus LTD

#995

Navigation gation ation & Push Start

$22,995*

12 Jeep Grand Cherokee

#1028

4x4, Ready d For F Wi Winter t

$26,495*

13 Mazda3 I SV

#960

Grreeat at MPG

$13,850*

03 Ford F250,#15029A, Diesel .............................. $8,995* 04 Ford F150, #140116A, Only 65K Miles ............. $9,995* 07 Chevrolet Cobalt, #1042, 75K Miles ............... $7,495* 09 Chevrolet Impala LT, #924A, 105K Miles ......... $9,495* 08 Chevrolet Malibu LT, #1041, 78K Miles.......... $10,995* 04 Chevrolet Silverado, #130277A, 134K Miles.... $8,995* 05 Dodge Stratus SXT, #909A, 109K Miles ........... $4,450* 11 Dodge Avenger, #998a, 79K Miles ................. $10,995* 08 Ford Focus SE, #913A, 95K Miles .................... $8,999* 10 Ford Focus SE #1026, 44K Miles ................... $10,995* 07 Harley Davidson Sportster, #1011A, 14K Miles..... $3,995*

PLUS TAX TITLE LICENSE AND DOC. MUST FINANCE WITH FORD FOR FORD FINANCE BONUS CASH WITH APPROVED CREDIT. $500 FARM FOR CURRENT FARM BUREAU MEMBERS. EXPIRES 11/30/2014.