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Friday, November 13, 2015

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Have fun with Toys for Tots

ROCK FALLS – A drive to gather new, unwrapped toys will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the SaveA-Lot parking lot, 928 First Ave. Santa will be on hand, and there will be fire truck rides, a bake sale, concessions and a bicycle raffle, with tickets going for $1 or 6 for $5. You need not be present to win. Call Terol McCarthy at 815-441-3655 for raffle tickets or more information.

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It’s a wrap! Holiday craft show in Dixon

DIXON – The Dixon Lioness Club’s “Crafts for Christmas,” craft and vendor show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the National Guard Armory, 412 W. Everett St. There also will be raffles, a bake sale, concessions and lunch, which will begin at 11 a.m. Admission is free. Go to dixonillioness.org or contact Mary Ann Guttman at maryannguttman@yahoo.com or 815-973-0374 for more information.

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LEE COUNTY | HEROIN

the wake of tragedy

Durbin: Local program offers hope

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

DIXON – A U.S. senator came to Dixon on Thursday to learn about local efforts to curb the burgeoning heroin epidemic by caring for, rather than incarcerating, its addicts.

Tragically, the visit came a day after what appears to be a young Dixon woman’s fatal heroin overdose – the sixth in Lee County this year.

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin met with police and city leaders, including Mayor Li Arellano Jr., to discuss the Lee County Safe Passage Initiative, designed to get opioid drug users to come to the police or other agencies as a path to treatment.

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Felicia Halstead Police say 22-year-old’s death appears to be a heroin overdose

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Lee County Sheriff John Simonton listens as Dixon Mayor Li Arellano Jr. talks about the Safe Passage Program on Thursday with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin at the Dixon Police Station.

TWIN CITIES | ANIMAL CARE

ROCK FALLS

The low-cost vet is in U of I

study targets canal Area residents’ input sought

Open mic night at Rosbrook

DIXON – An open mic concert will run from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. Musicians can register at 7 p.m., or message Rosbrook on Facebook.

Admission for the audience is a suggested $3 donation.

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SERVING DIXON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1851

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Dr. Timothy Dayton of Rochelle checks the ears of a rescued stray cat held by Happy Tails adoption specialist Alena Jensenne at the Rock Falls shelter’s new Wellness Clinic. Dayton runs the new low-cost clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays.

Community praise night at Dixon High

DIXON – A Community Praise Night begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the auditorium at Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. An offering will be taken, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand.

How does a little night music sound?

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9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today: 28 North at The Cooler, Whitlocked & Loaded, at Froggy’s Bar and Grill, and Moonshine Run at the Whiskey Barrel, all in Rock Falls.

9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday: DJ Krazy Karl at Cochran’s Pub in Sterling; 30 West at The Cooler, Trippin Molly at Froggy’s Bar and Grill, and Cheese Pizza with PapaNutt at Whiskey Barrel Saloon, all in Rock Falls; Yesterdaze Gone at Cragel’s in P’town; and North of 40 at Henry’s Double K in Mount Carroll.

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Rochelle vet to spay, neuter, vaccinate; surgery suite in works

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

ROCK FALLS – Happy Tails Animal Shelter and Humane Society is expanding its mission to help animals stay healthy while keeping the pet population in check.

Shelter organizers have hired traveling veterinarian Dr. Timothy Dayton of Rochelle to run a

low-cost Wellness Clinic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursdays.

For now, Dayton will be spaying, neutering and administering vaccinations only, with surgeries to be available in the future. The services are available not only to shelter animals waiting for adoption, but also to those that already have homes to call their own.

His arrival has Donald Czycyk, the nonprofit, no-kill shelter’s director of operations, ecstatic.

“Part of our mission is to service the community as much as possible,” Czycyk said.

“The largest part of that is having a veterinarian who can offer low-cost services, so people who can’t afford normal vet fees can get a reduced cost.”

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About the clinic Happy Tails Animal Shelter and Humane Society, 1408 McNeil Road in Rock Falls, is open from 8 a.m. to noon daily, and also from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday.

The low-cost Wellness Clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays. An office visit costs $15.

For now, spaying and neutering costs are: male cats $80, females $120, or half off if the cats are feral; male dogs $125 to $175, females $140 to $200, depending on their size.

Those prices will drop significantly in about 3 weeks, once the surgery center opens, said Donald Czycyk, the shelter’s director of operations.

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In addition, vaccinations and feline leukemia tests range from $12 to $25, microchipping is available for $25, and the shelter also can collect Whiteside County registration fees.

The clinic offers preventive care only. Owners whose pets need medical treatment must see another vet.

Go to happytailsanimalshelter.org for a complete price list or more information. Call 815-626-2994 for an appointment.

The shelter, which runs entirely on donations, also has a Facebook page for updates and more information.

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ROCK FALLS – A University of Illinois research group is asking local residents for help in a project focused on the Hennepin Canal.

Laura Payne, an associate professor and extension specialist at the school, is working with 47 students on a resident survey for the Hennepin Laura Canal Trail and Payne State Park. The 17-question survey tracks frequency of visits, particular areas visited, favorite activities, and gives participants a chance to evaluate various features of the canal area.

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The survey Go to surveymonkey. com/r/MC2Y35G to take the University of Illinois research group’s Hennepin Canal survey.

Next meeting The Rock Falls Hennepin Canal-Trails Committee next meets at noon Dec. 10 at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. Steve Buchtel, executive director of Trails for Illinois, will attend.

The agendas will be posted at rockfalls61071. com and at City Hall.

Call 815-622-1100 for more information.

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POLICE Sterling Police Joseph E. Wood, 25, of Rock Falls; 2:34 a.m.

Wednesday in the 200 block of Locust Street; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – operating uninsured vehicle; posted $300 bond.

Tina M. Ballard, 24, of Dixon; 11:36 a.m.

Wednesday at First Avenue and East Seventh Street; improper lane usage; released with promise to comply.

Christina R. Ainsworth, 24, of Sterling; 2:25 p.m.

Wednesday in the 700 block of East Third Street; Lee County warrant for failure to appear – contempt of court; posted $300 bond.

Rickie H. Preston, 25, of Sterling; 2:57 p.m. Wednesday at Walmart, 4115 E. Lincolnway; criminal damage to property; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Rock Falls Police Steven J. Shaff, 50, of Sterling; 12:31 a.m. Thursday in the 1000 block of First Avenue; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

Anthony L. Cooper, 30,

of Rock Falls; 9:14 p.m.

Wednesday in the 1100 block of First Avenue; driving without lights when required, operation of uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Mary M. Callaghan, 50, of Deer Grove; 8:47 p.m.

Wednesday in the 1900 block of First Avenue; unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; given notice to appear in court.

Mariela Castellanos, 27, of Rock Falls; 11:16 a.m.

Tuesday in the 500 block of West Eighth Street; McHenry County warrant; bonded out.

Dixon Police Dean E. Vance, 24, of Dixon; 12:35 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; warrant for domestic battery; posted bond and released.

Ogle County Sheriff Gene Paez, 51, of Sequin, Texas; 2:43 a.m.

Thursday in the 11000 block of state Route 72; driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed, improper lane usage, no insurance; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

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In June, Durbin introduced the Overdose Prevention Act, which aims to decrease the rate of drug overdose deaths by improving access to nasal naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, a drug that counters the effects of an opioid overdose.

According to a news release that came hours after the meeting, Dixon police responded to a home on the northeast side of town about 8:52 a.m. Wednesday, where a woman was found unresponsive.

Felicia Lea Halstead, 22, was pronounced dead at KSB Hospital of what police said appears to be a heroin overdose. According to her Facebook page, she worked for Ryder Systems Inc., and originally was from Tripoli, Iowa, where Rettig Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.

Halstead’s death is the seventh heroin-related death in Dixon since 2010, but the fourth this year alone, the release said.

“Our hearts go out to the family of this young woman,” Police Chief Danny Langloss said in the release. “It’s devastating to see another life lost to this deadly epidemic. Residents who are struggling with addiction, please know we are here to help.”

The Safe Passage Initiative allows those seeking treatment to contact police without fear of arrest, as long as they don’t have any outstanding warrants. It launched Sept. 1, and 27 people have since been placed in treatment centers.

People can also turn over drugs and paraphernalia without being charged.

“This is in the early stages, but it’s one of the most hopeful signs I’ve seen,” Durbin said Thursday. “For the last several months in Dixon, they have tried some-

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Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin on Thursday at the police department about the Safe Passage program. “This [Safe Passage] is in the early stages, but it’s one of the most hopeful signs I’ve seen,” Durbin said. “For the last several months in Dixon, they have tried something new. This really has some potential.

To get help From 2010 to 2014, the Dixon Fire Department responded to 99 heroin overdose calls. In all cases, nasal Narcan was used.

The year-by-year breakdown: • 2010 - 24 overdoses • 2012 - 28 overdoses • 2013 - 21 overdoses • 2014 - 26 overdoses Police remind the community that, through the Good Samaritan Law, if people are using drugs together and someone overdoses, they can seek emergency assistance without the fear of arrest or prosecution for possession of personal-use drugs and drug equipment. The law defines personal use as less than 3 grams of heroin.

In addition, residents can call the Lee County substance abuse hotline, 866-494-4431, 24/7, for help.

Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center also sponsors an Opiate Recovery Group at 7 p.m. Mondays at KSB Town Square Centre, 102 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon.

To become a Lee County Safe Passage Initiative guide, or to learn more about the program, contact Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss at ddlangloss@ dixonpd.com or 815-288-4411. thing new. This really has some potential.”

Langloss and Lee County Sheriff John Simonton have taken a risk with this program, and it has paid off, the senator said.

“They have stuck their necks out for this,” he said. “Instead of the traditional way of throwing people in jail and throwing away the key, they are encouraging them to come forward and work with them outside the correctional system. That is a political risk on

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their part, and I respect them for it.”

Before the program began, it was difficult getting people in treatment, Langloss said.

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“If you don’t have insurance, or if you are on Medicaid, you were at the bottom on the list,” he said. “You were always waiting to get into treatment.”

Durbin’s bill would provide funds to community-based organizations to buy and distribute Narcan and to train first responders, community members and others how to use it.

“We are trying to move naloxone across the board in law enforcement so they can carry it, and even make sure it’s available at schools,” Durbin said.

“In extreme situations, we can save a child’s life.”

Simonton said Safe Passage could be behind a drop in new Lee County Jail inmates in recent months.

“The average jail population ... it’s been down about 15 percent since this has started,” he said. “I don’t know if this is a trend right now, but we will look at that in more detail as time goes on.”

Addicts who turn themselves in do not go through the process alone. Volunteer Safe Passage guides, many of whom are former addicts themselves, provide emotional support, rides to facilities, help with intake paperwork, and act as liaisons between the participant and treatment providers.

“If you come to the police department and ask for assistance, we will gladly connect you to treatment right away,” Langloss said.

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Starbucks in Dixon? Sorry, nothing brewing But it would be good news for the city if the rumors were true

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

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et me begin by saying I’d love it if a Starbucks arrived in Dixon.

I’m an avid coffee drinker. I usually consume a whole pot throughout the day at work. I like javas brewed by corporations large and small, from cappuccinos to frappuccinos.

But that’s not why I favor Starbucks.

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any type of development – is usually a good sign for a local economy. It creates jobs, generates sales tax and benefits city operations. It could encourage other developments from businesses that might want to be located near a Starbucks.

When a person recently posted on Facebook that a Starbuck’s was coming to town, it spread through this community like a wildfire. People, I think, shared my enthusiasm.

But after spending a few days chasing leads,

following rumors and talking to the people who likely would be involved in bringing a Starbuck’s to town, there is no evidence that the wellknown coffee shop will come to this city in the foreseeable future.

announce in Dixon, but feel free to check back in at a later date.”

There’s the response from the Dixon Chamber of Commerce: no knowledge of a Starbucks development in the works.

Another resident gave me a tip that Starbucks could be coming to Sauk Valley Community College. Apparently, new President David Hellmich made a comment at a recent public gathering that something “like a Starbucks” would be a great amenity for the new student support services center.

I wonder if this is where the rumor started.

There’s the corporate emailed response to my inquiry: “Starbucks is always looking for great locations to better meet the needs of our customers.

At this time, we have no store-opening plans to

I checked with Sauk officials Tuesday, who said there are no plans to bring any sort of brand coffee shop to the college at this point.

The school is exploring the option as part of its “long-term planning” process, though.

Sauk officials haven’t heard about the development of one elsewhere in Dixon, either.

As a reporter, I can only take their word for it.

As much as I would like to report that Starbucks is coming, I can’t.

But there are still plenty of ways in town for me to get my caffeine fix.

Professor: Hennepin Canal one of state’s ‘best-kept secrets’ CANAL

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Payne works in the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

Her areas of expertise include rural community development, parks and recreation management, and public health.

Payne has a clear objective for her students working on the grantfunded survey, but she also wants the canal communities to benefit from the research. The state park spans five counties – Lee, Whiteside, Bureau, Rock Island, and Henry.

“The objective for the students is to learn about strategic planning and communications,” Payne said. “Teams will basically create a public relations campaign for the Hennepin, and public officials will better understand people’s opinions about it.”

So when Payne and her colleagues wrote the

grant, why did they choose the Hennepin? The hidden gem unveiled itself to Payne many years ago during her work travels.

“I started doing some work in Bureau County in 2002, and saw signs for the Hennepin,” Payne said. “I was curious, and when I finally investigated, I decided I had to come back.”

During her first visit, she and a friend rode about 40 miles on their bikes, stayed in Sheffield for a while, and fell in love with the canal.

She is concerned that the canal might fall short of its full potential, especially after government threats in 2008 to close state parks.

“The canal is one of the state’s best-kept secrets, and given budgetary constraints, I feel it’s fallen off IDNR’s radar screen,” Payne said.

Her academic emphasis on rural Illinois also draws her to the canal. Because recreational green space is at a premium, the underutilization of the canal is

even more unfortunate in this area of the state.

“There isn’t much open space in the entire state, and in small towns, it’s usually just devoted to agriculture,” Payne said.

“Our intention is to help work toward making the canal a real asset.”

Local officials are just finding out about the survey, but it has piqued

their interest.

“Only 2.2 miles of the canal is ours to deal with, but we’re definitely interested in what they’re doing overall,” said Jim Schuneman, chairman of the Rock Falls Hennepin Canal and Trails Committee.

Schuneman was involved in a survey done 2 years ago in Rock Falls

when the city was considering the annexation of that stretch of canal into the city. The entire feeder canal is 29.3 miles long.

The annexation process was started, and the city is waiting for the state to draw up the paperwork.

The survey was done to gauge residents’ use of the canal, and what they wanted to see there in

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the future. Input was also sought from residents of neighboring cities.

“We were surprised by the amount of input we received from that survey,” Schuneman said.

Schuneman said the results of this survey will be timely, because they can be used as the committee works on the city’s recreational master plan.

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Harriet A. Badger DIXON – Harriet Ann Badger, 95, of Dixon, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, 2015, at her home.

She was born May 23, 1920, on the family farm in Farm Ridge Township, LaSalle County, to Earnest W. Hodgson and Edith K. (Lehr) Hodgson. This farm, a beautiful piece of fertile Midwestern ground graced with historic farm buildings, would be a central point of reference defining Harriet Ann Badger during her long life.

Harriet Ann attended country school in the elementary grades, and was a 1938 graduate of Ottawa High School. She won a coveted scholarship to Illinois State Normal University to become a teacher; and a teacher she remained, in formal and informal capacities, throughout her life.

After graduating from the university in 1942, she accepted a position as sixth-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Dixon, where she taught for 8 years. She loved her pupils, as she called them (even after they grew up).

She embraced the life of the school and formed lasting relationships with her colleagues and students. During her years as a young teacher, she took summer courses at the University of Colorado – Boulder, developing special expertise in geology and outdoor education, and confirming her lifelong love of the mountains. She became involved in Girl Scouting, and was a counselor at Camp Ralston, Dixon, for several years. Her loyalty to Lincoln School extended into her 95th year, when she embarked on a successful letter-writing campaign to advocate for preservation of the school’s Young Lincoln statue after the school was closed.

In 1947, Harriet Ann met a dashing Dixon lawyer, Warren H. Badger, from the firm of Warner and Warner, who had returned from more than 3 years of service in the Army Air Corps and Counter Intelligence Corps during World War II. Warren was the love of her life. They married June 24, 1950, at First Presbyterian Church in Grand Ridge, and were able to celebrate 54 years of marriage before Warren’s death. She and Warren together became members of First Presbyterian Church in Dixon in 1950, and both remained active in the church throughout their lives. They served as Sunday school teachers and joined the Presbyterian Mariners organization. Harriet Ann was a member of Presbyterian Church Women, participated faithfully in their missions of service, and met regularly with her church circle until the very end of her life.

In compliance with the custom of the time, which forbade schoolteachers from continuing employment after marriage, Harriet Ann resigned from her teaching position to devote herself to the responsibilities of family, church, and community. The Badger children, Anne, David, and Wayne, were part of the postwar baby boom, and she was a parent with a genius for nurturing. She took her children to music lessons and tennis games, band concerts and nature walks. She participated in the activities of the ParentTeachers Association, and remained an advocate for her children and the children of others. She had a green thumb, and she loved equally her vegetable and flower gardens.

She was not herself a musician, but she nurtured a family of musicians,

whose achievements brought her continued pride and satisfaction. The value she placed on education was reflected in the lives of her children, and in the books in her house.

In tumultuous times of mobility and social change, she represented values of heritage and continuity.

Yet never has the value of stability been expressed less parochially. Locally famous for refusing to have a TV in her house, she preferred to experience life as a participant, not a spectator. She read extensively in books and newspapers. She maintained a lifelong membership in the New York Museum of Natural History. She was a member of the Dixon Travel Club, which allowed her to share stories of faraway places. She had a sense of adventure, which might involve piling the family into a station wagon with a camper and heading for the far reaches of Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada.

As her children grew up, she took pride in their farflung adventures. She listened to, and retold, their stories. When grandchildren arrived, she enthusiastically embraced their bright new lives, and gave them the gift of her attention and support.

While Warren was busy in his legal practice, Harriet Ann had a corresponding professional interest in the management of the LaSalle County farm after her father’s death. Harriet Ann shouldered the responsibility of operating a farm during a time of agricultural and economic change. She was a longtime member of the Farm Bureau. She was aware of her role as landowner in the conservatorship of farmland. She planted prairie grasses on the farm and in her front yard. She was a serious student of plant and seed catalogs.

Harriet Ann Badger was a good neighbor. Her generosity and care for others were often expressed toward the people who happened to be living next to her, children and old people and laundromat attendants. In her final illness, her kindness was expressed toward the nurse who smiled at her and received a smile in return. “Who is my neighbor,” asks the parable of the Samaritan. For Harriet Ann Badger, anyone could be her neighbor, the stranger and the newcomer, in addition to her own beloved family.

She is survived by three children, Anne Badger of Ottawa, David (Amy) Badger of Dixon, and Wayne (Karen) Badger of Mahomet; grandchildren, Stephen Badger of Champaign, Mark (Katelyn) Badger of Mahomet, Eric Badger of Champaign, Katie Badger of Mahomet, and Colton Frase of Austin, Texas; a greatgranddaughter, Adeline Frase-Davis of Temple, Texas; and special cousins, Walter and Kay Gower of Duluth, Minnesota, and Martha and Hank Cole of Washburn, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren H. Badger; sister-in-law, Jane Badger Davies; and a child, John, in infancy.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Dixon, with the Rev. David Spaulding officiating. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m.

Monday at Deer Park Cemetery in Ottawa.

Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church in Dixon.

Visit prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitations: Kent W. Foreman of Morrison, 9-11 a.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Lucille Foltz of Dixon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Preston-Schil-

ling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Elwood D. Voss of Ashton, 6 -8 p.m. at Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton.

Royce L. Noirfalise of Dixon, 2-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. at Jones

Doris L. Query ROCHELLE – Doris Louise Findley Query passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at her home in Rochelle, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her first great-grandson, born Oct. 8.

Doris was born July 7, 1936, in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of Eldon and Ula (Carr) Findley.

She married Dwayne Query on June 12, 1955, in Fort Scott, Kansas. Her passion was her family and serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church, and over the years, served as Sunday school teacher for the younger children.

She was active in Northern Illinois Tres Dias, having served in many roles, including Rectora.

She was a talented seamstress, making everything from pajamas to Barbie clothes for her children and grandchildren. Doris was an active member of 4-H; she won grand champion for the suit she made, and later entered it in the Kansas State Fair.

Her children remember her as a patient, loving, God-filled mom, with a “hidden” sense of humor that was seen from time to time as the “prankster” side of her personality emerged – one time dressing as a gorilla in order to shock a couple of teenage boys hanging out in the basement of her home. She served as a Cub Scout den mother, and always prepared specialty birthday cakes for her children, ranging from giraffes to model trains. Doris loved to play Scrabble. She looked forward to the challenge that jigsaw puzzles brought her, the more pieces the better, and her patience would prevail until the end of completion.

And, let’s not forget that she was an avid fan of “Wheel of Fortune,” and insisted that the DVR be used so she would not miss any episodes.

Doris partnered in business with her husband in 1971 in Rochelle, when they started Query Insurance Agency. Traveling was something she enjoyed, whether it was for the company, business, camping with family, or RVing to warmer climate in later years.

Doris is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dwayne of Rochelle; four children, Brent Query and Greg (Peri Ann) Query, both of Rochelle, Beth (Tony) Becker of Amboy, and Kent (Della) Query of Vienna, Virginia; three sisters, Helen (Richard) Hixon, Janice (Rollin) Camp, and Rita Findley; three brothers, Donald (Sarah) Findley, Robert (Linda) Findley, and Floyd (Joyce) Findley; sister-in-law, Connie Findley; seven grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Rosmarie Findley and Jenelle Findley; and one brother, John Findley.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle, with the Rev. James A. Tilley and Terry Temanson, pastor, co-officiating. Burial will be at Washington Grove Cemetery in Ashton.

Memorials have been established to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon and First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle.

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Richard J. Thiem ROCK FALLS – Richard J. Thiem, 60, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was employed for many years at Lawrence Brothers Co. in Sterling.

Richard was born April 25, 1955, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Shirley Bean and his stepfather, Robert Bean.

Survivors include his daughter, Whitney (Blake Marsh) Thiem of Tampico; two sons, Anthony (Jaime) Thiem of Portland, Oregon, and Adam (Kate McNinch) Thiem of Tampico; two sisters, Becky (Dan) Norcott and Susan (Wade) Mathias, both of Arizona; one

brother, Michael Thiem of Arizona; three granddaughters; and the mother of his children, Marsha Thiem.

He was preceded in death by his mother, his stepfather, and one brother, Timothy Thiem.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, and a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday at Tampico Baptist Church, with Carlos McNinch officiating.

McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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Funeral Home in Dixon.

Emma E. “Beth” Spotts of Franklin Grove, 4-7 p.m. at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Today’s funerals: Kent W. Foreman of Morri-

son, 11 a.m. memorial service at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.

Lucille Foltz of Dixon, 1 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

JoAnne L. Kramer WALNUT – Joanne L. Kramer, 82, of Walnut, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Heritage Health in Walnut.

She was born June 7, 1933, in Morrison, a daughter of Edward H. and Genevieve E. (Pyse) Fritz. She was united in marriage to Donald A. Kramer on Aug. 11, 1978, in Sterling. Joanne was a licensed practical nurse for 10 years at Dixon State School. She later worked at Walnut Manor, until her retirement in 1995. She enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband, Don, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Donald of Walnut; two children, Stacey Chapman-Hans of Sterling and Gary (Anne) Chapman of Texas; two stepchildren, Tim (Shannon) Kramer of Sterling and Joanna (Jerry) Owens

of Walnut; her sisters, Nancy (Don) Christensen and Donna Manak, both of Walnut, and Jeri (Dennis) Schrader of LaMoille; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepson, Dean Kramer; and a son, Jim Chapman.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9 to 10 a.m.

Saturday, and a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with Alden Cook, pastor, officiating. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at Walnut Community Bible Church, 125 Jackson St., Walnut.

A memorial has been established to Heritage Health in Walnut.

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Elizabeth J. Arroyo ROCK FALLS – Elizabeth J. Arroyo, 101, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at her home.

Elizabeth was born Nov. 10, 1914, in Morrison, the daughter of Harold and Rinelda (Johnson) Dodd. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Lantz Lindsley. Elizabeth married Wilson Hand Arroyo on Dec. 30, 1933, in Clinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death Nov. 26, 1990.

She worked at Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for 33 years, before her retirement at the age of 65.

Elizabeth was a member of Sterling Moose Lodge, and enjoyed spending time in her yard, gardening, attending to her flowers, and playing the lottery.

Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Sanders of Sterling; one son, Ron Arroyo of Stowe, Vermont; one sister-in-

law, Connie Lindsley of Deerfield; three grandchildren, Kirk Sanders of Sterling, Tricia (Bill) Lehman of Chicago, and Marc Arroyo of New York; and three great-grandchildren, Elexia Sanders, Nikolas Lehman, and Scarlett Lehman.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mahala Scudder; and one brother, Donald Lindsley.

A gathering of family and friends will be at noon Saturday at Elizabeth’s home. Private inurnment will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

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Allen L. Krum MOUNT CARROLL – Allen Lewis Krum, 76, of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society in Mount Carroll.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll handled arrangements.

Martha ‘Martie’ Semetis DIXON – Martha “Martie” Semetis, 71, of Dixon, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at her home.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Timothy Mitchell, pastor, officiating. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to First United Methodist Church in Dixon and Hospice of the Rock River Valley.

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Sterling Public Works Department employees clear a tree blocking 15th Avenue on Thursday morning. The tree was brought down during Wednesday night’s storm. As a result, bus traffic dropping students off at Lincoln Elementary School Wednesday morning was rerouted, and two vehicles parked on the street were damaged by the tree.

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You’re part of the master plan Public invited to offer ideas for city trails

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

ROCK FALLS – The city’s canal and trails committee wants to give residents a chance to do some work on its trails master plan.

Although officials know such participation eventually will be needed for Steve grant purBuchtel poses, the panel decided Thursday to bring the public in while the slate is relatively blank.

George Bellovics, a landscape architect for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, suggested the city plan

an open charrette – intensive meetings that allow a variety of interests to become involved for design and planning purposes.

“You could have copies of plans, people throw out their ideas, and the data is collected,” Bellovics said. “Rather than just show them plans, get them involved in the process.”

Bellovics volunteered to facilitate the meeting.

City officials liked the idea of public involvement, and agreed to plan for the event at the beginning of the new year.

“I think it would be great to have that input at the beginning,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. “It would go a long way in building a strong grant application.”

Committee Chairman Jim Schuneman received the committee’s permission to bring in one of the state’s foremost trails experts.

Steve Buchtel of Home-

Centennial Park

Next meeting

The Rock Falls Hennepin Canal-Trails Committee next meets at noon Dec. 10 at City Hall, 603 W. 10th St. Steve Buchtel, executive director of Trails for Illinois, will attend.

The agendas will be posted at rockfalls61071.com and at City Hall.

Call 815-622-1100 for more information. wood is executive director of Trails for Illinois, a conservancy group that works to establish a multiuse trail network statewide. Buchtel played a key role in creating the Calumet-Sag Trail throughout Chicago’s southland region. The trail extends from the I&M Canal in Lemont to Lake Michigan, linking 14 communities.

Buchtel will speak at the committee’s next meeting at noon Dec. 10 in council chambers. The public is invited, and the presentation will be televised and recorded for future use.

The presentation will focus on the economic impact of recreational trails.

“I saw him at a Blackhawk Hills seminar, and I think people will be amazed at how trails can affect local economies,” Schuneman said.

Alderman Glen Kuhlemier also has heard Buchtel speak, and notes another timely tourism topic.

“He is one of the original organizers of the Hennepin 100, so I think it’s appropriate he come here given how much that event is growing,” Kuhlemier said.

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Panel member Mike Sterba had an announcement regarding a joint effort between the city and Coloma Park District.

“We’re getting ready to put the walk bridge in at Centennial Park – it should be up and running by spring,” the park district director said.

The bridge will be the focal point of a 4.3-acre addition at the southwest corner of the park. The city gave the 72-foot-long steel bridge to the park district. It was no longer needed after upper dam work was done several years ago near the hydroelectric plant.

It will extend across the canal from the south end of the park to the addition.

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration tapped millions of dollars from a small state agency Thursday to pay vendors amid the budget crisis.

The Chicago Tribune reported that the Illinois Finance Authority board voted to take $12 million from the $17 million it has in the bank to pay vendors as early as today.

The agency usually arranges loans for hospitals, municipalities and farms. Its revenue comes from fees that hospitals pay to issue bonds at the state level.

“We have received a request form the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget to see what measures we can take to ameliorate the difficulties faced by state vendors,” said Christopher Meister, executive director of the Finance Authority.

Up to $3 million will go to finance 911 emergency-dispatch services and as much as $3 million will be allocated to other vendors. There is no plan yet for the balance of the withdrawn money.

Finance authority officials said the agency could get back most of the $12 million through investments and interest on moral obligation bonds. But they acknowledged they would be counting on the General Assembly and governor to approve appropriations.

The state is more than 4 months into its fiscal year without a budget in place.

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Notice Proposed Renewal of the Clean Air Act Permit Program Permit City of Rock Falls

The City of Rock Falls has requested that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) renew the Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP) permit regulating air emissions from its electric generating facility located at 1109 Industrial Park Road in Rock Falls. Based on its review of the application, the Illinois EPA has made a preliminary determination that the application meets the standards for issuance and has prepared a draft permit for public review.

The Illinois EPA is accepting comments on the draft permit. Comments must be postmarked by midnight December 13, 2015. If sufficient interest is expressed in the draft permit, a hearing or other informational meeting may be held. Requests for information, comments, and questions should be directed to Jillian Hawkins, Office of Community Relations, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, 1021 N. Grand Ave. East PO. Box 19506, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9506, phone 217/524-0922, TDD phone number 217/782-9143, jillian.hawkins@illinois.gov.

The repositories for the draft permit documents are at the Illinois EPA’s offices at 4302 North Main Street in Rockford, 815/987-7760 and 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, 217/782-7027 (please call ahead to assure that someone will be available to assist you). Copies of the draft permit and project summary may also be available at http://www.epa.gov/reg5oair/permits/ ilonline.html. Copies of the documents will be made available upon request.

The CAAPP is Illinois’ operating permit program for major sources of emissions, as required by Title V of the Clean Air Act (Act). The conditions of CAAPP permits are enforceable by the public, as well as by the USEPA and Illinois EPA. In addition to implementing Title V of the Act, CAAPP permits may contain “Title I Conditions,” i.e., conditions established under the permit programs for new and modified emission units, pursuant to Title I of the Act. The permit contains T1 conditions in sections 4.1.2, 4.1.4, 4.2.2 and 4.2.4 that were established in previously issued permits. The permit contains no T1 conditions that are being newly established or revised by this application.

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COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

Little reason to celebrate budget deal Congress needs to ditch debt ceilings, continuing resolutions LEE H. HAMILTON Bloomington, Indiana

You can understand why President Obama and congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle sought to cast their end-of-October budget deal in the best possible light. They avoided a potentially catastrophic national default. They reduced the possibility of a government shutdown.

And they raised the debt ceiling until March 2017, taking that bargaining chip off the table until the next president is in the White House.

For a last-minute, secret back-room deal, that’s not too shabby. It was bipartisan and took modest steps in the direction of political stability and fiscal responsibility.

And it was vastly preferable to the alternative, which would likely have produced a government shutdown, the possibility of a default on the

national debt, and certain fiscal chaos.

That’s the good news.

The bad news is that for all their hard work, our political leaders indulged in two bad habits that they Lee H. really need Hamilton to kick, because they wreak havoc with effective and efficient government and cost taxpayers a pile of money.

FIRST, WHILE THEY gave themselves some breathing room before the next time the debt ceiling has to be raised, they will nonetheless have to raise the debt ceiling eventually. They should have abolished it, or at least suspended it.

The debt limit was instituted during World War I, when Congress handed over to the Treasury the

ability to sell bonds to fund government needs without getting permission every time. In essence, the debt ceiling was a way to keep tabs on the Treasury, while still allowing the government to pay its bills for spending that had already been approved.

It has outlived that reasonable goal. These days, the debt ceiling is a political pawn, used repeatedly as leverage by opposition parties to make demands of the president. It has driven the persistent national game of “chicken” that has so tarnished Congress’ image in recent decades.

Most political leaders recognize that defaulting on the national debt – which is what failing to raise the debt ceiling would cause – is an inconceivable outcome for a responsible nation.

By destroying our creditworthiness, it would devastate consumers, taxpayers, businesses, retirees who invested in government bonds, the financial markets, and our ability to conduct

normal relations with trading partners and foreign governments.

Moreover, the legislative maneuvering surrounding each debt ceiling bill consumes huge amounts of legislative time that is better spent on other matters.

The need to raise the debt ceiling, in other words, no longer reins in spending. Instead, it manufactures crises and exacerbates tensions within Congress.

THE SECOND BAD habit is equally pernicious: The budget deal did little to shift Congress from its reliance on continuing resolutions.

The CR, as it’s known, was designed to keep government operating for a few days or weeks while congressional negotiators worked out the budget. In recent decades, though, it has become the way we fund the government. It’s hard to find a member of Congress who defends this process, but most of them end up voting for it.

Continuing resolutions

U of I must halt further missteps What we think The University of Illinois has enough financial trouble on its hands without reeling from self-inflicted wounds. Principle and character in the athletic department must be restored.

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

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bypass the appropriations bills written by specialized committees and provide a favored few interests a bonanza. They also keep the federal government – and hence state and local agencies that rely on federal commitments – in “handcuffs,” as a recent article in Politico put it.

“Under the continuing resolution,” the website noted after the most recent CR passed at the end of September, “multiyear projects ... faced new delays. Hir-

THE READER’S VOICE

EDITORIAL

ne need not be a University of Illinois student or alum to be concerned about the state of affairs at our state’s flagship university.

The U of I – the state’s largest university – is vital to the state’s rural economy, of which the Sauk Valley is a part. It imparts knowledge through its 17 colleges that drives across-the-board advancement in rural and urban areas alike.

The University of Illinois Extension system serves farmers and people in small cities and towns with researchbased, unbiased information on a wide range of subjects.

The U of I is a leader in innumerable areas, so when troubles at the university’s athletic department threatened its prestige and effectiveness, action had to be taken.

Gone are football coach Tim Beckman, fired in August after football players said they had been mistreated, and Athletic Director Mike Thomas, fired Monday after the release of a 1,200-page report. In it, according to The Associated Press, independent investigators “found that Beckman pressured players to play hurt, sometimes profanely questioning their toughness

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ing departments closed.

Budget officials began to tally losses as their typically powerful purchasing power dwindled. For pretty much the rest of this year, and perhaps 2016, too, the U.S. government will effectively be in a state of suspended animation.”

The CR puts the government on automatic pilot, avoids hundreds of difficult funding and policy decisions, and has become a substitute for working hard to pass a budget by the regular process. It lacks transparency, sidesteps good budgeting, puts all the power in the hands of a few congressional leaders, and invites Congress to act in a crisis mode.

Do you want the Congress to work better? If so, ask your favorite member to think big and not lock into a failing system. A good start would be to kick these two bad habits.

Note to readers: Lee Hamilton, a professor at Indiana University, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

The need to raise the debt ceiling, in other words, no longer reins in spending.

Instead, it manufactures crises and exacerbates tensions within Congress.

in front of other players, and interfered in medical decisions.”

That’s certainly not good for the public perception of this top-shelf university.

The chaos hasn’t been limited to athletics. Former Chancellor Phyllis Wise resigned earlier this year after a hubbub about her emails, leaving the decisions to clean up the athletic department to her successor, interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson.

We applaud Wilson’s take-charge approach, and we encourage the university’s first-year president, Timothy Killeen, to ride herd on the process to restore principle and character to the athletic department.

That, along with continued academic excellence and, at some point, we hope, a renewed tradition of athletic success, will help keep the campus full of students.

The university has enough on its hands with a reduction in state funds and the loss of MAP grants so far this academic year because of the state budget stalemate.

Self-inflicted wounds, therefore, must be kept to a minimum. Going forward, that is one of President Killeen’s main challenges.

On leaf burning, don’t ignore the will of the people JACK PETERSON Rock Falls

I read with dismay the articles in the paper concerning the burning of yard waste in Rock Falls.

Yes, Sterling did ban yard waste burning, but only by shamefully ignoring the will of the people.

The people voted to allow burning. Now, will Rock Falls follow that disgraceful example?

When has America changed from majority rule to minority kowtowing? Good managers don’t punish all for the sins of a few.

If some are violating the ordinance, go after them and enforce the law.

Keep America a democracy.

Responsibility must be forced on government TIM BRATT Dixon

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos tells us, “A highway bill is an investment in America, ... in business, ... in families, ... in our economy, ... in jobs.”

Bustos either knows just enough to be dangerous or just enough to intentionally mislead her constituency.

A taxpayer can never be equated to an investor, nor can the government ever be equated to a for-profit corporation, for the government never assumes the risk of being held accountable to its stockholders and can never generate real wealth.

The government assumes no risk that its investors (read taxpayers) will withhold

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

future investments (read taxes) if it fails to make good on what it has promised.

Although the government can never be an equal risk-taker, it can be forced to behave more responsibly as a tax-and-spend body by changing the tax structure to a consumerbased one, whereby the actual wealth of a society is correctly measured by its desire to confidently spend it.

This system will naturally pressure the government to legislate in the best interests of the consumer by gearing the engine of the economy to always increase the population of the wealthy.

If a government has to subsist on the taxes generated through the consuming of goods, then it too will assume a greater degree of risk by rendering itself dependent on what is spent by everyone rather than attaching its success to the hard-earned wealth of merely a portion of its citizens.

P.S. – Speaking of

responsible government, on the next ballot, a referendum should be put to the people of Illinois, asking the following: “When a balanced budget cannot be signed and delivered to the people by June 30, should the paychecks of all elected officials and their staffs be forfeited, non-retroactive, until one is agreed upon and signed?”

Plan to attend special dinner on Saturday ED MORRIS Harmon

Here are some thoughts for those wondering about attending the annual community Thanksgiving dinner presented by the East Grove Union Church of Amboy at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Ellice Dinges Center in Sublette.

Not only is it free, but judging from past years, there will be plenty of good food and a nice program. I’ve been there, done that.

I’ve also heard the

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Gary’s mother, the former Joyce Schwingle, is listed in the 1946 Amboyan as a member of that graduating class.

Whether or not you can attend on Saturday night, Gary will tell more at services at 9 and 10:15 a.m. on Sunday at the East Grove Union Church.

The church is at Reuter Road and Union Road, one-half mile east of state Route 26, about 13 miles south of Dixon.

For more information, call Pastor Rick Wulf at 815-440-5321 or 815-7366661. Enjoy.

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The hosts of

Christmas past, and future The Museum of Science and Industry invites visitors to learn about holiday traditions, and see a revolution in the air

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ABOVE: The grand tree welcomes visitors to “Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light” at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. LEFT: Yume Robo, a 60-pound robot coordinated by smart motors, can climb tall heights. It’s part of the “Robot Revolution” exhibit at the museum.

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

CHICAGO – Just before Thanksgiving, Christmas lights will be blinking for the 74th “Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light” exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry.

The star of the show is the 45-foottall grand tree, which reaches toward the top of the museum’s rotunda, and can’t be missed. It’s surrounded by 50 smaller trees displaying the cultures of a wide assortment of ethnic backgrounds and countries. The grand tree will sparkle with 30,000 lights and many ornaments.

The exhibit, which opens Nov. 19, began as salute to the Allies during World War II. Today, it’s like a walk in the woods with holiday music and an occasional snowfall every 30 minutes.

Don’t mind this snow – and the best

part? You don’t have to shovel it.

The trees are decorated by volunteers to reflect the rich variety of their holiday traditions. For example, Danes celebrate with a feast of roast goose and rice pudding on Christmas Eve; the English pop Christmas crackers filled with chocolate coins; Germans don’t eat meat on Christmas Eve, but feast on roast pig, goose and sausage on Dec. 25; Guatemalans set off fireworks on Dec. 24; and the Swiss light candles on the their Christmas trees.

During the weekends, guests also can take in other traditions by watching dancers and choirs perform on the holiday stage.

And Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa, who will fly in from the North Pole to greet children, who can have their picture taken with jolly St. Nick from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20.

The exhibit also calls attention to the another of the museum’s offerings, “Robot Revolution,” which is open until Jan. 3, so look for the robots decorating the tree. “Robot Revolution” focuses on robots from around the world, and gives visitors a chance to interact with them. Guest can play tictac-toe with a robot, view robot soccer, or touch a baby seal robot called Paro.

Paro is used for therapy work in hospitals and nursing homes, responding to touch. There’s also Emys, which seems pleased to make faces at visitors.

This exhibit can be found on the main level, and costs extra, in addition to the museum’s regular admission price. Tickets for “Robot Revolution” are $11 for adults and seniors and $9 for children 3-11.

Now is a good time to explore traditions and to look at the future with a visit to these two exhibitions.

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What: “Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light” When: Nov. 19 through Jan. 3 Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. regular museum hours; extended 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, 22, 27-29; Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-23, 26-30; and Jan. 2-3 Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Cost: Museum entry is $18 for adults, $17 for those 65 and older and $11 for children 3 to 11; ticket packages are available; some exhibits cost extra; service charge to order online Information: msichicago.org or 773-684-1414

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Don’t rejoice just yet, all you reluctant leaf rakers You can leave your leaves lying, but you have to mulch

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Maybe you saw the National Wildlife Federation’s recent advice to let your fallen leaves lie.

Woo hoo! you’re probably thinking. No more raking!

Whoa, there, Lawn Ranger. Not so fast.

An article by the federation that recommends leaving fallen leaves in place has gone viral on social media. If you read the whole story, you know it included one key bit of advice: Use a mulching mower to chop leaves that fall on the lawn.

If you let whole leaves lie on your lawn, they can form a decaying mat over winter that kills the grass beneath, said David Gardner, a turfgrass management specialist at Ohio State University.

Some of the leaves can also blow into storm sewers and clog them, he said.

Leaves left on the lawn need to be chopped first, which might take multiple passes with a mulching mower, Gardner said.

You can use a regular

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People who just read the headline of a recent article that said you can leaves lying on the ground didn’t get the whole story. mower if you don’t have said newer research one that mulches, but it indicates that the benefit might leave the debris might not be all that sigpiled in rows that will nificant. Leaves are about need to be distributed 95 percent water, he said, over the grass with a rake. so there’s not much dry The small pieces will matter left to add to the break down much faster soil. than whole leaves and On the other hand, filter down into the soil, Gardner said the research where they’ll decompose. shows there’s no harmAs long as you can see ful effect from leaving grass among the leaf bits, chopped leaves on grass, you should be fine leaveither. And besides saving the chopped leaves in ing your back, there’s place, Gardner said. If the another big benefit: It layer is thicker than that, keeps leaves out of landyou’ll need to rake off the fills. Leaves and other excess. yard waste account for Chopped leaves have 13.5 percent of the stuff long been touted as benAmericans throw away eficial for turf because every year, according to they add organic matter the U.S. Environmental to the soil, but Gardner Protection Agency.

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Saturday, Nov. 21 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 3 p.m.: Just Dance Studio Performances 4 p.m.: Four Teachers Quartet Performance Sunday, Nov. 22 Noon to 4 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 4 p.m.: All Auctions End, Store Closes & Festival of Trees Closes *** Schedule subject to change.

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Mom’s losing sleep over baby’s bedroom Dear Abby, When my husband and I bought our house, having children wasn’t yet on our minds. The master bedroom is at one end of the house; the other two bedrooms are at the opposite end.

Two years into our marriage, we got a surprise blessing – a baby girl.

She’s now 3 and still sleeping in our room in her own toddler bed. She has great sleeping habits, and I don’t think it would affect her to sleep in another room.

I am the problem. I can’t bear to have her at the other end of the house. All I can think about are horror sto-

it’s a real fear for me. Can you offer some advice?

– Paranoid Mommy in South Carolina

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

ries of babies and small children being snatched from their beds (from the window) while the parents sleep.

What if something happens and I don’t wake up? This might seem ridiculous to some, but

Dear Mommy, Baby monitors (and cameras) were invented to allay the fears of parents who sleep apart from their little ones.

If that isn’t reassurance enough, consider changing all the sleeping arrangements until your daughter is a bit older.

Put her in one of the bedrooms at the other end of the house, and you and your husband take the one next to hers.

Have the baby monitor next to your bed so you can hear her if she stirs

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Saturday, Nov. 14 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

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

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

Parkinson’s Support Group, 10 a.m., board room, Mercy South Medical Center, 638 S. Bluff Blvd., Clinton, Iowa, 563243-5585.

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

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon and 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-2453487. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night,

bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Sauk Computer User Group, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

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

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

Sunday, Nov. 15 Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., closed; 7 p.m., open, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., closed; 11 a.m., open; 1 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., open, barn, Horizon

View Farm, 2422 N. River Road, Oregon.

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

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

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 5:30 p.m., 1560 Franklin Grove Road, 815-288-5165.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS Friday, Nov. 13 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Intermediate line dancing, 10 a.m., call Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 for location.

Storytime, 10-10:30 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815-6251370.

Wii Bowling and cards, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center,

401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

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

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

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

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

Movie Day, “An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving,” 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

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

ling, 815-622-9230.

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

Turkey dinner with trimmings, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, Nov. 14 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-6268610.

Dixon Lioness Club holiday craft and vendor show, 9 a.m.3 p.m., National Guard Armory, 412 Everett St., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Computer Users, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

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Dear Abby, I have a daughter who is now 40 years old. Until she was 17, I didn’t know she existed. She lives in another state, but we talk often. I consider us close.

Abby, I have been diagnosed with cancer and might not have much time left.

I’m only 56. I was 16 when I was involved with her mother, homeless at the time and very naive.

My problem is, although

I have wracked my brain over the years I cannot remember actually having sex with her mother.

Nevertheless, I love this person very much and it would break my heart (and hers) if she wasn’t mine. Should I tell her in case she might want to track down who her father is, if it’s not me? I don’t know how I’d approach her for a DNA test.

– Urgent Dad in the USA Dear Urgent, I’m so sorry to hear your prognosis.

A gentle way to discuss this would be to explain that you have been diagnosed with cancer and might not have long to

live. Tell her you love her, that in your heart she will always be your daughter, but that you are not 100 percent sure it is biologically true. Explain that you are saying it not to hurt or reject her, but only so that if she is not your child she might be able to locate the person who is, and she won’t be fatherless when you are gone.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

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FAMILY

There’s no place like home for young women these days Number of stay-at-home daughters highest in 75 years Tribune News Service

Young women are living with their parents or relatives at a rate not seen since 1940 as more millennial women put off marriage, attend college and face high living expenses.

A Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data found that 36.4 percent of women between the ages 18 and 34 lived with parents or relatives in 2014, the most since at least 1940, when 36.2 percent lived with family.

It is a very different world for women now, though, despite the “return to the past, statistically speaking,” says Richard Fry, a senior economist at Pew. Fry says young women are staying home now because they are half as likely to be married as they were in 1940 and much more likely to be college-educated. Economic forces such as increasing student debt, higher living costs and economic uncertainty, are also playing a role.

Casey Ballard, 29, was living in Portland, Oregon, but rent ate up roughly two-thirds of her paycheck and she was ready

for a career change. A September move back with family in California allowed her to try out teaching as a substitute, and now she plans to pursue teaching full-time.

“There was that element of frustration and feeling like a failure,” she says about returning home. “But then the logical side of me kicked in and said ‘It’s just fiscally responsible.’”

Young men have historically lived with parents at higher rates than young women, and similar economic and cultural forces are keeping an increasing number of men at home, too, in recent years. But the rate young men are staying home with their parents and relatives, 42.8 percent, remains below the 47.5 percent level for men in 1940.

The percentage of young men and women living with family fell after the 1940s as more women joined the workforce, the overall workforce expanded, and marriage rates increased.

But while marriage was once the life event that triggered a move out of the family home, it is now coming later with each generation, if it comes

at all. The median age of marriage for women is now 27, up from 21.5 in 1940. For men, it is 29.3, up from 24.3 in 1940.

Young women and men began staying home or returning there at a more rapid rate after 2000, a trend that sharply increased with the economic uncertainty brought on by the housing collapse and recession in the late 2000s.

While the retreat home for young adults it is also clearly a result of economic pressures, it is not, according to Fry, an employment issue. For example, more young adults are living with their family now than in 2010, even though the job market has improved since then.

“The job market has gotten significantly better [for this group],” Fry says.

“Unemployment has come down, more have jobs and some are even getting paid a bit more.”

Another factor in the change, Fry says, is increased ethnic diversity across this age demographic, which in turn has introduced cultural traditions of living with parents and relatives longer into life.

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SMOKING BAN PROPOSAL

Feds push to kick the habit in public housing Reactions range from thrilled to angry NEW YORK (AP) – The federal government’s proposal Thursday to ban smoking inside and out of public housing nationwide got a decidedly mixed reaction from the people most affected.

Some who suffer from secondhand smoke were thrilled, but others, including some non-smokers, worried that it gives the government yet another reason to harass or even evict poor people for doing what would otherwise be a legal activity in the privacy of their own homes.

“I think it is completely bogus,” said Devante Barrett, a 24-year-old nonsmoker who lives in the Elliot-Chelsea Houses in Manhattan’s gritty Chelsea neighborhood. “You might as well have us all chained up in bondage now.”

Smoking is already banned in about 20 percent of the nation’s federally subsidized housing.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development wants to extend that to the other 940,000 units around the country, in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Miami.

“I would not like that.

And other residents

wouldn’t like that either.

But I would have to comply with it,” said chainsmoker Dana Jones, shaking her head as she escorted her 11-year-old son past a clutch of smokers outside Bethel Towers, an apartment complex next to a church in downtown Atlanta.

But her son said he tells her every day that she needs to stop, and Jones acknowledged that a federal ban would probably force her to finally abandon the habit.

HUD Secretary Julian Castro said a nationwide ban would protect more than 760,000 children and save about $153 million a year in health care costs, repairs and preventable fires.

“Everyone – no matter where they live – deserves a chance to grow up in a healthy, smoke-free home,” said the surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy. “There is no safe level of secondhand smoke.”

Daniel Ramirez, a 16-year-old aspiring actor who lives in the William Mead Homes, a complex of modest, twostory, red-brick buildings on the edge of downtown Los Angeles, agreed.

“I think we all know smoking is a bad thing. I don’t smoke, and I don’t want people to smoke around me,” he said as he stood on a common front lawn littered with cigarette butts.

His 77-year-old neighbor, Juan Manuel Cabrera, disagreed. He’s been smoking for 67 years, he said, and no federal edict is going to stop him from lighting up in his own house.

“When I’m in my house I don’t bother nobody and nobody bothers me,” Cabrera said as he relaxed on his porch with his chubby brown Chihuahua, Dunko, an ashtray within arm’s reach and a pack of Marlboro Lights in his pocket.

The rule would ban lit tobacco products – cigarettes, cigars or pipes – in all residences, indoor common areas and administrative offices. Smoking also would be prohibited outdoors within 25 feet of buildings. Electronic cigarettes that emit vapor but not smoke would not be subject to the ban.

The public now has 60 days to comment, and the ban would take effect 18 months after the rule is finalized.

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Dayton, a vet for 33 years, typically does athome visits. He has run White Oaks Veterinary Service in Rochelle since 1982, and also has practiced at Amboy Veterinary Clinic and Bellwood Animal Hospital in Rockford.

He will be paid per animal – a bargain for what the shelter will get in return, Czycyk said.

Dayton started off caring for large animals before switching to smaller pets. He brings a “lifelong love” of animals, and the expertise to treat complex health issues.

“I’m providing the same exact services I would provide to anyone else,” Dayton said. “In some cases, we’re dealing with older animals that may or may not have been abused, abandoned, and no, they’re not in the best of health when they come in a lot of times.”

Dine with your doggie tonight

Happy Tails’ “Pasta with Your Pup” dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 tonight at the Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St. Doggies will dine from a huge doggie treat bar, while their humans will be served a full-course meal.

The cost is $10 for ages 11 and older; $7 for ages 10 and younger; and $3 per pooch.

Proceeds benefit the nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter. Tickets are available at the shelter, 1408 McNeil Road, or at the door.

Call 815-626-2994 for more information.

The clinic is being offered as part of the shelter’s Pets for Life, a program of The Humane Society of the United States.

The program varies by location, depending on the needs of the community it serves.

“We see a need for lowcost preventive services, including spay and neuter,” Happy Tails board President Mark Razo wrote in a news release.

“For some pet owners, cost is a barrier to getting their pets vaccinated or altered. The Wellness Clinic is there to serve the needs of those owners in

particular, but it is open to anyone in the community.”

Having a regular vet on hand is rare for a nonprofit shelter, Czycyk said. And thanks to medical equipment donations, the shelter eventually will add a surgery center, also not a common feature in humane societies, he said.

“We have a very professional board that is pushing the shelter to its next step,” Czycyk said. “If you don’t have a knowledge or professionalism, you can’t build your facility the way we’re hoping to.”

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Michigan students stand in solidarity Wednesday with University of Missouri protesters and students in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A march and rally offered a show of support to the Missouri students whose protests led two top administrators to resign.

Facing a culture of casual oppression Young minorities say racism isn’t always in your face; sometimes action speaks louder than hateful words BOSTON (AP) – It’s not always the slurs and the other out-and-out acts of racism. It’s the casual, everyday slights and insensitivities.

Sheryce Holloway is tired of white people at Virginia Commonwealth University asking if they can touch her hair or if she knows the latest dance move. At Chicago’s Loyola University, Dominick Hall says groups of white guys stop talking when he walks by, and people grip their bags a little tighter. And Katiana Roc says a white student a few seats away from her at West Virginia University got up and moved to the other side of the classroom.

As thousands of students took part in walkouts and rallies on college campuses across the country Thursday in a show of solidarity with protesters at the University of Missouri, many young black people spoke of a subtle and pervasive brand of racism that doesn’t make headlines but can nevertheless have a corrosive effect.

There’s even a word on campuses for that kind

of low-grade insensitivity toward minorities: microaggression.

Janay Williams, a senior at the University of California Los Angeles, said she is the only black person in her biology class and is routinely among the last picked for group assignments.

“Students don’t want to be in the same group as you with a group project, because they’re afraid you’re not going to do your share,” she said.

Stories like that aren’t new, students said. But many said the revolt at Missouri – and the Black Lives Matter movement that was set in motion by the shooting of a black man in Ferguson, Missouri – have finally driven them to talk about it and confront it.

On social media, students are sharing their personal experiences with racism, using the hashtag “BlackOnCampus.”

Students at some colleges have also presented administrators with lists of demands in recent days, inspired by those of the protesters at Missouri, who brought down the university president and chancel-

lor this week over what they saw as a sluggish response to racial slurs and other incidents on campus.

Among other things, the student protesters around the U.S. are calling for greater diversity on the faculty, more spending on scholarships for minorities, more instruction on tolerance and sensitivity, and more resources such as cultural centers.

University administrators have responded by hosting diversity forums in recent days, or meeting to hear demands.

Students at some schools, such as the University of Michigan, said the Missouri case has emboldened them to take a harder stance against administrators if they don’t keep their promises.

Holloway, a Virginia Commonwealth student, said she used to try to ignore subtler instances of racism. But she has decided not to keep quiet anymore.

“It’s hard when it’s something you see every day,” she said. “It’s exhausting. It’s fatiguing and, you know, we’re frustrated.”

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Bird flu took a bite out of the turkey supply.

Heavy rain washed out the pumpkin crop. Yet Thanksgiving groceries likely won’t cost Americans much more than last year, and nobody should have to miss gobbling down their favorite holiday foods.

The holiday season perennially generates stories about some items being in short supply or dramatically pricier, but markets have a way of balancing themselves out, particularly around this meal.

So even though bird flu wiped out 8 million turkeys – driving production down and wholesale prices up – you’re in no danger of missing out. Most of the birds destined to grace Thanksgiving tables this year already were born, slaughtered and frozen before the outbreak, says Thomas Elam, president of FarmEcon LLC, a consultant to the poultry industry.

In fact, retail prices for frozen birds have been softening, according to a USDA weekly supermarket survey. Frozen hens averaged $1.08 per pound as of Nov. 6, down from

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Butter – $3.08 a pound compared with $3.82 a year ago Milk – $2.22 a gallon compared with $3.78 last year Cranberries – Down 14 percent Gas – Drivers likely will pay the cheapest Thanksgiving gas prices since 2008. The national average price of gasoline was $2.21 per gallon Nov. 11, about 72 cents per gallon less than a year ago. The average price of gas in every state is less than $3 per gallon, and about one in four U.S. gas stations is offering gas for less than $2 per gallon.

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Russet potatoes – Up 24 percent Spaghetti, acorn and butternut squashes – Up about 17 percent Sweet potatoes – Up 10 percent Eggnog – $2.55 a quart this year, up from $2.28 last year Air fare – Up 0.3 percent, or 69 cents, on average. $1.69 3 weeks earlier, though up from 89 cents a pound a year ago.

The exception? Fresh turkeys. Most birds that will be sold fresh were hatched after the outbreak passed, and wholesale prices have been rising. USDA figures show that fresh whole hens averaged $1.60 a pound on the spot market at the start of November, compared with $1.36 a year ago. Supply also might be tight – though hardly scarce – so Elam suggests locking in your order early.

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Wal-Mart certainly isn’t worried. The company sells two pumpkin pies per second in November and won’t run out. They also are cheaper this year, down from $3.98 last year to $3.48.

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ST. PATRICKS OF AMBOY

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GRAND DETOUR Ridge Road, Dixon, 652-4488 Li Arellano, Sr. Pastor Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

3 years thru 6th grade

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

Mid Week Prayer Service 6 p.m. Wed.

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

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

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

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

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

Visitors Welcome.

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

BETHEL EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

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

Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

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

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 321 W. 2nd St., Dixon, 288-4719 Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Service every Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

Ladies Bible Study Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2709 16th Ave., Sterling, 625-1229 William F. Stocks, Bishop Sacrament Meeting 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

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

LINCOLN AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Walton Road, Walton, 857-3891 Rev. Timothy Draper, Priest Saturday 6:00pm Worship, Weekdays as Scheduled

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

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

SAINT PATRICK CATHOLIC

MENDOTA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Rt. 1, Maytown Rd., Maytown Rev. Timothy Draper, Priest Saturday, 6:00 p.m.

Weekdays as Scheduled

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

Bible Study Saturday 1:00 p.m.

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH White Pines Campus

TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Meeting Sundays at 10:00 AM 205 N. Jefferson Avenue, Polo ~ 815.837.5255 whitepines@crossroadscn.com Youth Pastor ~ Jose Garcia x 303 Contemporary worship & relevant Bible teaching Join us after services for coffee, snacks & fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry (nursery-5th grade) ~ during adult services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th grade) ~ Wednesday nights 7PM www.crossroadscn.com

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

Wed. Christian Education 6:30 p.m.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

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

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST

106 Gaston St., Prairieville 815-445-5912 Bible study Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

Sunday worship service 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible - everyone welcome.

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

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

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

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SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

Please join us.

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

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

DIXON CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

ROCK RIVER BAPTIST

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

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

Wednesday Night 6:30 p.m.

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

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

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

ASHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN GROVE

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

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH

COWBOY CHURCH ON THE ROCK

704 Lincoln Ave., Dixon, 288-1142 Pastor Mike Worrel 573-703-7503 www.lincolnave.org Wednesday 6-7pm: Jump Kids (birth to 5th), Jump Moms, Fusion Youth & Adult Bible Study Sunday 10:30am: Worship, Children’s Church and Jump Kids

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

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

ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

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

ST. FLANNEN CATHOLIC

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

2nd & Shelhammer, Harmon, 857-2315 Rev. Timothy Draper, Priest Sunday 9:00am Worship Weekdays as Scheduled

22027 Polo Rd, Sterling IL 815-626-0104 Pastor Jim Miller Sunday Fellowship 9:00am Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am Handicap accessible and air conditioned www.EastJordanUMC.org

Corner of 3rd St. & Peoria Ave., Dixon Ph: 815-288-2151 Web page: stlukedixon.org Fr. Tom Lamb, Supply Priest Rev. Mary Ann Rhoades, Deacon SUNDAY Eucharist 10:15 a.m., followed by Coffee and Fellowship WEDNESDAY Healing Mass: 10 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHURCH

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

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMBOY

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

CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main Street, Chana Pastor Chan Ik Choi chanaumc@gmail.com Sunday: Adult & Children’s Education 9 am Worship Service 10:30 am Sunday of each month.

Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST 202 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 284-2849 Tim Mitchell, Senior Pastor Heewon Kim, Associate Pastor Saturday Worship 5:00 pm Chapel Sunday Services 10:00 am in Sanctuary Nursery available 8:30am - 11:30am Cross Current Youth 4:30 pm Sunday 9:45 am Powerhouse Kids www.fumcdixon.org

FRANKLIN GROVE UNITED METHODIST 203 W. Middle St., Franklin Grove, 456-2456 Glenn Stewart, Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday

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

REYNOLDS UNITED METHODIST 2496 Reynolds Rd, Ashton - 815-453-2513 Rev. Sheamus Enright, Pastor - 847-975-8974 Sunday 10 a.m. - Family Worship / Children’s Church Bible Study Wednesday 9:30 a.m. www.reynoldsumc.net Handicapped Accessible

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1140 Inlet Rd., Lee Center 815-456-2432 Pastor Jack M. Briggs Worship at 10:30am

THE BRIDGE CHURCH 11038 E. IL RT 38 Rochelle 815-562-7750 Pastor: Greg Duncan Sunday School: 8:30am, Sunday Worship 9:30am Nursery & Children’s Church during Morning Service, Youth Sunday 6pm, Prayer Wednesday 7pm

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

Junior Church for ages 12 and under during morning worship.

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

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

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

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

Church School, Adult Forum and Study Groups Follow Service

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Chicago and Flagg Streets, Paw Paw, Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Christian Education: 10:00 a.m.

THE WORSHIP CENTER 403 N. Ottawa, Dixon, 677-9694 Pastor, Michael Cole Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m. One Voice Youth Group Non-Denominational

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

WoW Worship Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMC Congregation 107 W. Lahman Street, Franklin Grove 815-456-2457 or 815-440-6590 Pastor Dan Gorton Worship at 8:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.

Evening Prayer Service Wednesdays 7 p.m.

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

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 634 Countryside Lane, Dixon, 288-4019

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH LeFevre Rd. & Ave. F, Sterling 625-2284 Rev. Patrick Pinion SundayWorship 9am Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15am Live broadcast on WLLT 107.7FM on Sunday

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“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”

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What is the gate to reach your hand?

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.”

Here is another deal, like yesterday’s, that revolved around a key entry – a gate into declarer’s hand. South was in four hearts. West led the club ace and continued with the club king.

What should declarer have done?

This type of auction always leaves one side feeling very uncomfortable. West could have passed out one spade, but the next moment his opponents have roared into game. However, West had a normal balancing one-no-trump overcall, which showed 11-14 points.

After North doubled to indicate his extra strength, the rest of the auction was natural.

South was threatened with losing four tricks: two spades, one heart and one club. Although the heart finesse rated

to be working, the lack of an immediate hand entry persuaded declarer to sacrifice a trick in that suit. He ruffed the second club with dummy’s heart nine and led the heart five to his eight. West won and played his third club, but declarer ruffed with the heart ace, drew trumps ending in his hand, and led a spade.

After West played low smoothly, did South call for dummy’s jack or king?

As usual, counting points supplied the answer. West had already shown up with 12 points: the heart king and top three clubs. If he also held the spade ace, he would have been too strong for his balancing one-no-trump overcall. Declarer finessed dummy’s jack and claimed when East won with the ace.

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ILLINOIS LOTTERY The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott ............................. 44.21 Alcoa ................................. 7.82 AltriaCorp ....................... 56.77 Autonation ..................... 62.09 American Express .......... 71.97 Arris-Group .................... 27.81 Apple............................. 115.72 ADM................................ 38.49 AT&T ............................... 32.68 Bank of America............. 17.38 Boeing........................... 142.57 BorgWarner .................... 40.86 BP .................................... 33.50 Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .......................... 112.06

Lawsuits, disgruntled players and declining sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ongoing budget impasse in Springfield is taking a toll on the Illinois Lottery.

Suit: If we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get paid, Illinois shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get paid man said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Illinois is then holding the money and not paying the winner. All weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking is donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t send [the money] to Illinois â&#x20AC;&#x201C; send it to the court ... so we can get these people paid or earn interest on the money until it can be paid.â&#x20AC;?

A court hearing was scheduled Thursday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

An Illinois Lottery spokesman declined to comment, saying the agency doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discuss pending litigation.

A pair of lottery winners sued in federal court in September, accusing the Illinois Lottery of committing fraud by selling tickets without the state comptroller having authority to make out checks because of the lack of a budget. The number of plaintiffs has since grown to 21.

The lawsuit seeks to have the Illinois Lottery pay withheld prizes plus 5 percent interest, as well as have the lottery be barred from selling tickets for games for which it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay out winnings.

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Intel Corp. ...................... 32.40 IBM ............................... 133.01 IntlPaper......................... 40.25 JCPenney .......................... 8.80 JohnsonControls............ 43.94 Johnson&Johnson ....... 100.28 JPMorgan Chase ............ 66.01 Kraft-Heinz .................... 70.90 Kroger ............................. 36.51 Leggett&Platt ................. 45.16 Manpower ...................... 88.85 McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s .................. 112.12 Merck&Co ...................... 53.04 Microsoft ........................ 53.32 3M ................................. 156.35 Monsanto ....................... 92.89 Newell ............................. 44.25 AGL ................................. 61.78 Nike............................... 125.95 Parker-Han..................... 99.35

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CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An attorney representing Illinois Lottery winners who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been paid their winnings has asked a federal judge to prevent 38 other state lotteries from sending money to the agency.

The winners represented by attorney Thomas Zimmerman Jr. in a lawsuit havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been paid because of Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lack of a budget. Zimmerman filed a motion for a temporary restraining order late Tuesday asking the judge to bar the other lotteries and the association overseeing Mega Millions and Powerball from giving the Illinois Lottery the money owed to Illinois winners of those games.

Zimmerman asked that the money instead be held in an interestbearing, court-controlled account. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone in Illinois wins [Powerball or Mega Millions], then other states that participate in the game have to kick in some of the prize money,â&#x20AC;? Zimmer-

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The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Dec. 3.62; March 3.69 ½; May 3.75 ½ Soybeans: Nov. 8.69

1/4; Jan. 8.63; March 8.64 Soybean oil: Dec. 27.44; March 27.93 Soybean meal: Dec. 291.40; March 291.40 Wheat: Dec. 4.98; July 5.04 Âź Oats: Dec. 2.30; March

2.27 Âź Live cattle: Dec. 133.15; Feb. 135.22; April 134.95 Feeder cattle: Nov. 175.37; Jan. 166.90 Lean hogs: Dec. 56.10; Feb. 58.25; April 63.57 Sugar: March 14.97

Cotton: Dec. 61.84 T-Bonds: Dec. 152 26/32 Silver: Dec. 14.24 Gold: Dec. 1085.00 Copper: March 2.1760 Crude: Dec. 41.67 Dollar Index: Dec. 98.61 Ethanol: Dec. 1.487

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Lottery sales are the loser in ongoing state budget battle CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Illinois Lottery ticket sales have plummeted since lottery officials announced delaying payouts over $600 because of the state budget impasse.

Data obtained by The Associated Press through a public information request show that gross sales in October were the lowest yet in 2015. Sales include instant and Powerball tickets.

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The lottery announced in mid-October that anyone winning over $600 wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get their money right away because money used to pay those winnings was running out.

That followed a late August announcement that payouts over $25,000 would be delayed because there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t authority to cut checks that big.

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After the Polo football team shut out Warren on Nov. 7 in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs, Warriors lineman Jake Sigafus said he and his teammates were confused as to where Polo was blitzing from.

Marcos linebacker Dylan Beers had an explanation.

“A different guy is blitzing from somewhere else each week so it’s hard for teams to say for sure where it’s coming from,” Beers said. “But really, it’s all about being aggressive.

When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Gary Johnson Field, Wyoming Radio: 107.7 FM Twitter: Brian Weidman (@BrianWeidman) We read the run so well we’re in the backfield a lot.”

Polo head coach Andrew Hofer and his staff normally watch game film on the Marcos’ upcoming opponent the day after a game. What they’re looking for is an area of the game the Marcos can exploit.

“We try to find a weakness,” Hofer said. “We try to pinpoint

certain things we think we can take advantage of. We like to attack when we can.”

Because Polo has so many athletic players on both sides of the ball – highlighted by an 11-0 record while outscoring opponents 577-41 – Hofer has been able to be more creative when designing game plans.

He knows a given player can be counted on to contribute in multiple ways on the field.

“It’s helpful to have the type of players that we have,” Hofer said. “We have linebackers that can blitz as well as drop into coverage.”

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Polo’s Ethan Cain sacks Warren quarterback Payton Calow during Saturday’s 1A second round game in Warren. The Marcos stout defense will face their toughest challenge Saturday against Stark County in a quarterfinal game in Wyoming.

GIRLS BASKETBALL | 2015-16 SEASON PREVIEWS DIXON DUCHESSES

NEWMAN COMETS

Offseason line change for Comets Newman working on replacing five graduates

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Sisters Katie (left) and Ellie Provo will both play important roles for the Dixon Duchesses this winter. Ellie, a 6-foot junior, will take the place of graduated post player Carly Hartle, while Katie will get a chance to take over point guard duties.

Family background Provos part of Duchesses foundation for new season With Hartle graduated, Ellie will likely step into the starting lineup and be looked upon to provide scoring and rebounding. @BrianWeidman If the Dixon girls basketball team A summer full of playing hoops, is to improve on last year’s 11-win whether it be in summer leagues season, it will likely need its sister and tournaments, as well as open act to be clicking on all cylinders. gyms, has her brimming with confidence in her improvement, Ellie Provo, a 6-foot junior and the team’s. forward, and Katie Provo, a 5-3 “I think this year we can really do senior point guard, will be key something, like get really far into a players for the Duchesses both state run,” Ellie said. “This is someinside and outside. Both will be thing that I’ve dreamed of, to be a stepping into expanded roles.

Ellie came off the bench last sea- big contributor on a good team.” son to spell Carly Hartle inside.

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SPORTS inside

When Brandon Kreczmer took over the Newman girls basketball program last season, he had a strong core of seniors who helped him with the transition.

In Year 2, it’s going to be a younger group without as many experienced leaders that Kreczmer will have to guide through the Three Rivers Conference – and he knows it’s going to be a work in progress in the early days of the season.

“I think it’ll take time, and I think myself and the girls will have to be patient and work together to work things out early in the season,” Kreczmer said. “It’s always hard losing seniors, especially five seniors that played a lot of minutes for us. It was a good group of girls they were fun to coach, and they knew the game of basketball – but every high school coach and program goes through that, and it’s difficult at times, but now it’s the next girl up.”

CHANGE CONTINUED ON B3

2015-16 Dixon Duchesses Coach: Luke Ravlin (5th season, 53-64) 2014-15: 11-17 (4-10, 5th in BNC West) Advancement: Lost 35-33 to Freeport in Rochelle Regional semifinal Key losses: Maggie Bushman, G; Carly Hartle, F; Key returners: Katie Provo, G; Tyler Smith, G; Isabelle Shiaras, F Opener: at Sherrard, 7:15 Monday

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Newman’s Mady Ferris grabs a loose ball during practice on Wednesday. The Comets will feature a lot of new faces in 2015-16.

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BOYS BOWLING

Dixon opens season with win The Dixon boys bowling team beat Mendota, 3,384-3,214, on Thursday in a Big Northern West matchup in Mendota.

Daniel Pottorff rolled a meet-best 647 series to lead the Dukes, while teammate Brandon Hamburg added a 643.

Justin Carr was tops for the Trojans with a 605.

RECRUITING

Erie’s Cobert to sign letter of intent Rachel Cobert will sign a letter of intent on Monday to the University of Illinois at Springfield.

The Erie senior and three-sport athlete will play volleyball at the Division II college next season.

NFL

Bears’ Ferguson suspended Bears defensive lineman Ego Ferguson has been suspended four games without pay by the NFL for violating its policy on performance-enhancing drugs, the league announced Thursday.

Ferguson is out for the season with a patellar tendon injury in one of his knees. Although he is on the reserve/injured list, he will begin serving his suspension immediately.

So, effectively, the discipline amounts to a fine worth 4 weeks’ salary. In Ferguson’s case, that’s $142,815.

MLB

Mariners, Padres swap players The Seattle Mariners added to their bullpen Thursday, acquiring 38-year-old right-hander Joaquin Benoit from the San Diego Padres for two minor league prospects – right-handed pitcher Enyel De Los Santos and infielder Nelson Ward.

Benoit was 6-5 with a 2.34 ERA in 67 appearances last season.

Rasmus accepts Astros offer Outfielder Colby Rasmus has agreed to accept the Houston Astros’ 1-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, the first free agent to agree to such a deal.

All 34 qualifying offers were turned down in the first 3 years of baseball’s current collective bargaining agreement. When a player lets the deadline pass in order to test the market, his former team receives an additional high selection in the June draft, if he signs somewhere else.

There were 20 qualifying offers made to free agents this year. The deadline to accept is 4 p.m. today.

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Friday, November 13, 2015

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n the most compelling part of Rick Renteria’s first public comments since the Cubs fired him as manager a year ago after just one season, the new White Sox bench coach revealed his interaction with successor Joe Maddon.

Maddon indeed reached out shortly after taking the job with a phone call to Renteria, who opted to respond with a text message.

“There really was no need for us to speak,’’ Renteria said Wednesday during a teleconference.

Sometimes saying nothing says everything.

The less Renteria said during a magical season for the Cubs, the more respect for him grew.

While Maddon led the Cubs on a memorable journey that ended in the National League Championship Series, Renteria stayed on the high road at home in California. Repeatedly, Renteria turned down media requests because he didn’t want to sound bitter or take attention away from Cubs players.

Not clearing the air with Renteria remains the most un-Joe Maddon thing Maddon has done since coming to Chicago, yet his predecessor never put him on the spot publicly about breaking a baseball code in pursuing a job that already was filled.

Even if most everybody in the game understood the Cubs seizing the opportunity to snag Maddon, the biggest reason behind their turnaround, Renteria warranted sympathy he never sought.

Renteria never made it uncomfortable for Maddon or the Cubs front office by whining to reporters about

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• 1A state semifinal, Eastland vs. Wethersfield, at Redbird Arena, Normal

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Former Cubs manager Rick Renteria was hired by the White Sox as a bench coach. Renteria has no hard feelings toward the Cubs, even though they fired him after one season to hire Joe Maddon. his unexpected plight, never portrayed himself as a victim of circumstance the way many people in his position often do.

“You really don’t want that to be the story,’’ Renteria said. “You want the story to be on the positive things going on there. That’s a lot of the reason I remained away.’’

On the day Renteria returned to discuss his role alongside manager Robin Ventura on the Sox bench, he was gracious, honest and the consummate pro. Renteria actually sounded grateful to the Cubs, who easily could have thanked him in return for showing class handling what Cubs President Theo Epstein called “a moral dilemma.”

“I am totally, completely happy with the opportunity that the

Ricketts family, and Theo and Jed [Hoyer] and everybody from the organization extended to me to get on the field as a manager with the Chicago Cubs,’’ Renteria said. “It was a great experience. Obviously, anybody that has been in that arena knows that change sometimes occurs. As abruptly as it might have seemed, things happen and there are a lot of kids on that club this year and a lot of people I worked alongside of who deserve to have as much success as they possibly can.’’

Any hard feelings linger?

“No,’’ Renteria insisted. “You step away from it a little bit and you reflect, it’s just a business. It’s just baseball.

And that doesn’t take away from anything I believe I brought to the table at the time.’’

Asked again about the emotional impact of the Cubs’ decision, Renteria sounded like a man whose perspective improved over time.

Like a guy as reasonable as he is likable, the upbeat baseball lifer Cubs fans remember.

“It would be foolish for anybody who’s doing something, who’s giving themselves to a task to not feel the wind blown out of you a little bit [but] you take a step back, you regroup,’’ Renteria said. “I’m sure, quite frankly, there was no intent on anybody’s side to create a difficult situation. It was what it was.’’

It was a historic year for the Cubs that Renteria says he enjoyed immensely from afar as all the budding talent he saw developing blossomed at the same time.

Committed to steering clear of controversy, Renteria didn’t bite on a question whether he would have won as many games managing the Cubs as Maddon – which, for 98 percent of managers, the answer is no.

“That’s an unknown,’’ Renteria said. “For me to now come forward to say I would have done this or that, it really has no place. The reality was I wasn’t there, and Joe Maddon was there.

I’m very happy for all of them.’’

3 p.m.

• Sauk Valley at Richard J. Daley Women’s basketball 1 p.m.

• Sauk Valley at Richard J. Daley Football 2 p.m.

• 1A quarterfinals, Polo at Stark County Girls swimming 1 p.m.

• Byron, Newman, Morrison, Sterling at Byron Sectional Volleyball TBD

• 1A state tournament, at Redbird Arena, Normal

On the tube TV listings

Today Auto racing 11:30 a.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, pole qualifying for Lucas Oil 150, at Phoenix, FS1 7:30 p.m.

• NASCAR Trucks, Lucas Oil 150, at Phoenix, FS1

College football 8 p.m.

• USC at Colorado, ESPN2

MEN’S BASKETBALL | ILLINOIS

Men’s basketball

Illini plan to lean on Malcolm Illinois looking for junior Hill to be leader on, off court

4 p.m.

• Colorado vs. Iowa St., ESPN2 5 p.m.

• Wagner at St. John’s FS1 6 p.m.

• Mount St. Mary’s at Maryland, BTN • Pitt vs. Gonzaga, ESPN • Siena at Duke, ESPNU

BY SHANNON RYAN Chicago Tribune

CHAMPAIGN – Illinois junior Malcolm Hill often brings up a specific game from last season when anyone questions how the Illini will survive a surreal preseason of injuries.

“We were about to play a top-10 team in the country and our best player gets hurt,” Hill said. “A lot of people probably thought we weren’t going to win that game, and we wound up winning by a lot.”

Hill was referring to Illinois’ 64-57 victory against No. 9 Maryland after leading scorer Rayvonte Rice was sidelined. What stood out most about that game was Hill’s performance: He willed the Illini to victory with 28 points.

The Illini will need more of that man-in-command presence from Hill this season – all season. A quick study of the roster shows a squad that could use some time to jell.

Three freshman guards, a redshirt freshman and two transfers figure to see action. An unusual number of injuries left the Illini without much time to build chemistry and pressed coaches to get inventive with rotations in the preseason.

Hill is the player the Illini must lean on, whether that comes naturally to him or not.

“I don’t feel any pressure to step up,” he said. “I feel like we have a talented enough team that I don’t have to do anything extra, out of the ordinary [or] outside my character. I can still

Men’s basketball

8 p.m.

• W. Illinois at Wisconsin, BTN • McNeese St. at LSU, ESPNU • Arkansas St. at SIUEdwardsville, FSN 9 p.m.

• Texas vs. Washington, ESPN

College soccer Noon

• Men, Big Ten tournament, semifinal, BTN 2:30 p.m.

AP

Illinois is looking for Malcolm Hill (21) to take another step this season. Hill is the leading scorer among returning players after averaging 14.4 points per game last season, and is more comfortable with the leadership role coach John Groce wants him to take on. play the same.”

According to coach John Groce, that’s not entirely accurate. He said during the preseason that Hill and junior Kendrick Nunn, who both earned starting roles for the final 12 games of their freshman seasons, must be strong team leaders.

“Right now I’m expecting an awful lot from a leadership position,” Groce said. “They have unlimited potential. I’m going to ask them for more and more and more every day.”

Hill said he can handle the leadership role and heightened expectations.

“I don’t think there’s any pres-

sure at all,” he said.

Nunn is projected to be out until mid-December with a thumb injury, which puts even more emphasis on Hill’s role.

Groce has noticed changes in the 6-foot-6 swingman, who ranked second on the team with 14.4 points per game last season.

“Because he’s so laid-back, we would butt heads a little bit,” Groce said. “Not in a bad way but just to get him to value hydration, sleep, routine, drills, weight-lifting, all the little things that can take him from being a really, really good player – which we all know he is – to a great player. Finally, it’s clicked.”

• Men, Big Ten tournament, semifinal, BTN

Golf Noon

• PGA, OHL Classic, second round, at Playa del Carmen, Mexico, TGC 3 p.m.

• LPGA, Lorena Ochoa Invitational, second round, at Mexico City, TGC 9 p.m.

• BMW Masters, third round, at Shanghai, TGC

NBA 6:30 p.m.

• Cavaliers at Knicks, NBA 7 p.m.

• Hornets at Bulls, CSN 9 p.m.

• Nets at Kings, NBA

Friday, November 13, 2015

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THURSDAY’S SCOREBOARD Girls basketball Sauk Valley Shootout Monday’s games • Dixon at Sherrard, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Newman, 7:15 • Sterling at Stillman Valley, 7:15 Tuesday’s games • Newman at Sherrard, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Rock Falls, 7:15 • Sterling at Dixon, 7:15 Friday, Nov. 20 • Dixon at Rock Falls, 7:15 • Newman at Stillman Valley, 7:15 • Sherrard at Sterling, 7:15 Monday, Nov. 23 at Rock Falls • Dixon vs. Stillman Valley, 5 • Rock Falls vs. Sherrard, 6:30 • Sterling vs. Newman, 8 Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Rock Falls • Sherrard vs. Stillman Valley, 5 • Dixon vs. Newman, 6:30 • Sterling vs. Rock Falls, 8 Morrison tournament Pool A: AFC, Galva, Erie, Polo Pool B: Orion, Lena-Winslow, Morrison, West Carroll Monday’s games • AFC vs. Galva, 5:30 • Orion vs. Lena-Winslow, 7 Tuesday’s games • Erie vs. Polo, 5:30 • Morrison vs. West Carroll, 7 Thursday, Nov. 19 • Lena-Winslow vs. West Caroll, 5:30 • Morrison vs. Orion, 7 Friday, Nov. 20 • Galva vs. Erie, 5:30 • Polo vs. AFC, 7 Saturday, Nov. 21 • Erie vs. AFC, 3 • West Carroll vs. Orion, 3 • Polo vs. Galva, 4:30 • Lena-Winslow vs. Morrison, 4:30 • 7th place, 6 • 5th place, 6 • 3rd place, 7:30 • Championship, 7:30 Oregon tournament Pool A: Mendota, Harvard, Hall Pool B: Prophetstown, Ottawa Marquette, Milledgeville Pool C: Oregon, Fulton, Genoa-Kingston Pool D: Rockford Christian, Amboy, Pecatonica Wednesday, Nov. 18 • Mendota vs. Harvard, 5:45 • Prophetstown vs. Ottawa Marquette, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Fulton, 7:15 • Rockford Christian vs. Amboy, 7:15 Thursday, Nov. 19 • Harvard vs. Hall, 5:45 • Ottawa Marquette vs. Milledgeville, 5:45 • Fulton vs. Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 • Amboy vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 Friday, Nov. 20 • Hall vs. Mendota, 5:45 • Milledgeville vs. Prophetstown, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Genoa-Kingston, 7:15 • Pecatonica vs. Rockford Christian, 7:15 Saturday, Nov. 21 • Pool A 3rd vs. Pool B 3rd, 11 a.m.

• Pool C 3rd vs. Pool D 3rd, 11 a.m.

• Pool A 2nd vs. Pool B 2nd, 12:30 • Pool C 2nd vs. Pool D 2nd, 12:30 • Pool A 1st vs. Pool B 1st, 2 • Pool C 1st vs. Pool D 1st, 2 • 11th place, 4 • 9th place, 4 • 7th place, 5:30 • 5th place, 5:30 • 3rd place, 7 • Championship, 7 Princeton tournament Blue pool: Princeton, Putnam County, Henry, Streator White pool: Stark County, Midland, Bureau Valley, LaMoille Monday’s games • Stark County vs. Midland, 5 • LaMoille vs. Bureau Valley, 6:30 • Princeton vs. Henry, 8 Tuesday’s games • Midland vs. LaMoille, 5 • Princeton vs. Streator, 6:30 • Putnam County vs. Henry, 8 Thursday, Nov. 19 • Bureau Valley vs. Stark County, 5 • Henry vs. Streator, 6:30 • Princeton vs. Putnam County, 8 Friday, Nov. 20 • Streator vs. Putnam County, 5 • Stark County vs. LaMoille, 6:30 • Bureau Valley vs. Midland, 8 Saturday, Nov. 21 • 7th place, 3 • 5th place, 4:30 • 3rd place, 6 • Championship, 7:30 Forreston tournament Friday, Nov. 20 • Stockton vs. Winnebago, 5 • Rochelle vs. Eastland, 6:30 • Christian Life vs. Forreston, 8 Saturday, Nov. 21 • Forreston vs. Rochelle, 9 • Stockton vs. Christian Life, 10:30 • Winnebago vs. Eastland, noon • Rochelle vs. Stockton, 1:30 • Christian Life vs. Winnebago, 3 • Eastland vs. Forreston, 4:30 Monday, Nov. 23 • Eastland vs. Christian Life, 5 • Winnebago vs. Rochelle, 6:30 • Forreston vs. Stockton, 8 Tuesday, Nov. 24 • Stockton vs. Eastland, 5 • Rochelle vs. Christian Life, 5 • Winnebago vs. Forreston, 6:30

Volleyball 1A state tournament at Redbird Arena, Normal Today’s semifinals • Clay City vs. Cissna Park, 9 a.m.

• Eastland vs. Annawan-Wethersfield, 10:30 Saturday’s matches • Third place, 9 a.m.

• Championship, 10:30 a.m.

Class 2A Today’s semifinals • Orion vs. Shelbyville, noon • Bloomington Central Catholic vs. Timothy Christian, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday’s matches • Third place, 12:25 p.m.

• Championship, 1:55 p.m.

Class 3A Today’s semifinals • Woodstock Marian vs. Mascoutah, 4 p.m.

• Joliet Catholic vs. LaSalle-Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s matches • Third place, 4 p.m.

• Championship, 5:30 p.m.

Class 4A Friday’s semifinals • Glenbard West vs. Normal Community, 7 p.m.

• Cary-Grove vs. Wheaton St. Francis, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s matches • Third place, 7:25 p.m.

• Championship, 8:55 p.m.

College football College Football Playoff Rankings Record 1. Clemson 9-0 2. Alabama 8-1 3. Ohio St. 9-0 4. Notre Dame 8-1 5. Iowa 9-0 6. Baylor 8-0 7. Stanford 8-1 8. Oklahoma St. 9-0 9. LSU 7-1 10. Utah 8-1 11. Florida 8-1 12. Oklahoma 8-1 13. Michigan St. 8-1 14. Michigan 7-2 15. TCU 8-1 16. Florida St. 7-2 17. Mississippi St. 7-2 18. Northwestern 7-2 19. UCLA 7-2 20. Navy 7-1 21. Memphis 8-1 22. Temple 8-1 23. North Carolina 8-1 24. Houston 9-0 25. Wisconsin 8-2

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will issue weekly rankings each Tuesday, with the final rankings being announced Sunday, Dec. 6 (11 a.m. CST).

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 Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31, 2015. The championship game will be on Jan. 11, 2016 at Glendale, Ariz.

AP Top 25 schedule Saturday’s games No. 1 Clemson at Syracuse, 2:30 p.m.

No. 2 Ohio State at Illinois, 11 a.m.

No. 3 Alabama at No. 20 Mississppi State, 2:30 p.m.

No. 4 Baylor vs. No. 12 Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

No. 5 Oklahoma State at Iowa State, 2:30 p.m.

No. 6 Notre Dame vs. Wake Forest, 2:30 p.m.

No. 7 Stanford vs. Oregon, 6:30 p.m.

No. 8 Iowa vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.

No. 9 LSU vs. Arkansas, 6:15 p.m.

No. 10 Utah at Arizona, 9 p.m.

No. 11 Florida at South Carolina, 11 a.m.

No. 13 TCU vs. Kansas, 11 a.m.

No. 14 Michigan State vs. Maryland, 11 a.m.

No. 15 Michigan at Indiana, 2:30 p.m.

No. 16 Houston vs. No. 25 Memphis, 6 p.m.

No. 17 North Carolina vs. Miami, 2:30 p.m.

No. 18 UCLA vs. Washington State, 9:45 p.m.

No. 19 Florida State vs. N.C. State, 11:30 a.m.

No. 21 Temple at South Florida, 6 p.m.

No. 22 Navy vs. SMU, 2:30 p.m.

No. 24 Northwestern vs. Purdue, 11 a.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Montreal 17 13 2 2 28 Ottawa 16 8 5 3 19 Tampa Bay 18 8 8 2 18 Detroit 15 8 6 1 17 Buffalo 16 8 8 0 16 Boston 15 7 7 1 15 Florida 16 6 7 3 15 Toronto 16 4 8 4 12 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Rangers 16 12 2 2 26 Washington 15 11 4 0 22 Pittsburgh 15 10 5 0 20 N.Y. Islanders 16 8 5 3 19 New Jersey 16 9 6 1 19 Carolina 16 6 9 1 13 Philadelphia 16 5 8 3 13 Columbus 16 4 12 0 8

GF 62 50 42 34 39 49 43 34

GA 33 51 43 36 44 48 41 48

GF 51 48 35 44 40 32 30 38

GA 28 34 31 39 40 46 48 59

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Dallas 17 13 4 0 26 62 St. Louis 16 11 4 1 23 45 Minnesota 15 10 3 2 22 46 Nashville 15 9 3 3 21 43 Winnipeg 17 8 7 2 18 48 Chicago 16 8 7 1 17 41 Colorado 16 6 9 1 13 43 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Arizona 16 9 6 1 19 46 Vancouver 17 7 5 5 19 50 Los Angeles 15 9 6 0 18 37 San Jose 15 7 8 0 14 40 Anaheim 16 5 7 4 14 28 Edmonton 17 6 11 0 12 44 Calgary 17 5 11 1 11 41 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point overtime loss.

GA 45 37 40 38 52 41 44 GA 44 42 32 40 41 54 66 for

Thursday’s results Toronto 2, Nashville 1, SO Colorado 3, Boston 2 N.Y. Rangers 6, St. Louis 3 Washington 5, Philadelphia 2 Minnesota 3, Carolina 2, OT Ottawa 3, Vancouver 2 Tampa Bay 3, Calgary 1 Buffalo 3, Florida 2 New Jersey 3, Chicago 2 Dallas 6, Winnipeg 3 Arizona 4, Edmonton 1 N.Y. Islanders at Los Angeles, late Today’s games Columbus at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Washington, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, noon Detroit at Boston, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Montreal, 6 p.m.

Florida at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Winnipeg at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Chicago at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

DEVILS 3, BLACKHAWKS 2 New Jersey 0 2 1 – 3 Chicago 1 0 1 – 2 First Period–1, Chicago, Kane 11 (Toews, Teravainen), 6:42 (pp). Penalties–Moore, NJ (tripping), 5:02; Severson, NJ (highsticking), 5:02; Hossa, Chi (goaltender interference), 10:27.

Second Period–2, New Jersey, Henrique 8 (Moore), :59. 3, New Jersey, Palmieri 6 (Kalinin), 17:01. Penalties–Tootoo, NJ (interference), 3:43; Kane, Chi (hooking), 12:07.

Third Period–4, Chicago, Panarin 5 (Gustafsson, Kane), 13:19. 5, New Jersey, Kalinin 2 (Palmieri, Schlemko), 17:33 (pp).

Penalties–Zajac, NJ (hooking), 3:58; Cammalleri, NJ (tripping), 14:01; Kane, Chi (high-sticking), 17:25.

Shots on Goal–New Jersey 7-6-9–22.

Chicago 10-10-9–29.

Power-play opportunities–New Jersey 1 of 3; Chicago 1 of 5.

Goalies–New Jersey, Schneider 8-4-1 (29 shots-27 saves). Chicago, Crawford 7-5-1 (22-19).

A–21,568 (19,717). T–2:18.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 6 3 .667 New York 4 5 .444 Boston 3 4 .429 Brooklyn 1 7 .125 Philadelphia 0 8 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 8 2 .800 Miami 6 3 .667 Charlotte 4 4 .500 Orlando 4 5 .444 Washington 3 4 .429 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 7 1 .875 Detroit 5 3 .625 Chicago 5 3 .625 Indiana 5 4 .556 Milwaukee 4 5 .444

GB — 2 2 4½ 5½ GB — 1½ 3 3½ 3½ GB — 2 2 2½ 3½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 6 2 .750 Dallas 4 4 .500 Houston 4 4 .500 Memphis 3 6 .333 New Orleans 1 7 .125 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 5 3 .625 Utah 4 4 .500 Minnesota 4 4 .500 Denver 4 4 .500 Portland 4 5 .444 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 10 0 1.000 L.A. Clippers 5 3 .625 Phoenix 3 4 .429 Sacramento 2 7 .222 L.A. Lakers 1 7 .125 Thursday’s results Miami 92, Utah 91 Golden State 129, Minnesota 116 L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, late Today’s games Minnesota at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Utah at Orlando, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

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GB — 2 2 3½ 5 GB — 1 1 1 1½ GB — 4 5½ 7½ 8

Atlanta at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

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

Charlotte at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at Denver, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games Detroit at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m.

Orlando at Washington, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Houston, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at Golden State, 9:30 p.m

Golf PGA – OHL Classic Thursday At Mayakoba Resort, El Camaleon Golf Club Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 6,987; Par: 71 (36-35) First Round (21 golfers did not complete the round) Justin Leonard 33-32—65 -6 Aaron Baddeley 34-31—65 -6 Shawn Stefani 36-29—65 -6 Derek Fathauer 33-32—65 -6 Michael Thompson 32-34—66 -5 D.J. Trahan 33-33—66 -5 Charles Howell III 35-31—66 -5 Patton Kizzire 32-34—66 -5 Mark Wilson 32-35—67 -4 Colt Knost 33-34—67 -4 Boo Weekley 33-34—67 -4 Cameron Beckman 33-34—67 -4 Keegan Bradley 32-35—67 -4 Ben Crane 33-34—67 -4 Brice Garnett 34-33—67 -4 Patrick Rodgers 35-32—67 -4 Scott Brown 34-33—67 -4 Johnson Wagner 33-34—67 -4 Graeme McDowell 33-34—67 -4 Camilo Villegas 33-34—67 -4 Will MacKenzie 34-33—67 -4 Erik Compton 34-33—67 -4 Jason Kokrak 35-33—68 -3 Zac Blair 36-32—68 -3 Smylie Kaufman 36-32—68 -3 Carlos Ortiz 35-33—68 -3 Blake Adams 34-34—68 -3 Jon Curran 31-37—68 -3 Derek Ernst 35-33—68 -3 Henrik Norlander 37-31—68 -3 Sam Saunders 36-32—68 -3 David Hearn 36-32—68 -3 Hudson Swafford 36-32—68 -3 Jason Gore 33-35—68 -3 Peter Malnati 35-33—68 -3 Jerry Kelly 35-33—68 -3 Spencer Levin 33-35—68 -3 John Merrick 36-33—69 -2 Brendon de Jonge 36-33—69 -2 Jeff Overton 33-36—69 -2 Shane Bertsch 36-33—69 -2 Whee Kim 34-35—69 -2 Andres Romero 37-32—69 -2 Rodolfo E. Cazaubon 35-34—69 -2 a-Jon Rahm 36-33—69 -2 Jim Herman 36-33—69 -2 Rod Pampling 34-35—69 -2 D.H. Lee 35-34—69 -2 Will Wilcox 33-36—69 -2 Kevin Streelman 35-34—69 -2 Tim Clark 35-34—69 -2 Robert Allenby 35-34—69 -2 D.A. Points 36-34—70 -1 Roberto Castro 31-39—70 -1 Pat Perez 34-36—70 -1 Jason Bohn 34-36—70 -1 K.J. Choi 37-33—70 -1 Rory Sabbatini 33-37—70 -1 Freddie Jacobson 33-37—70 -1 Nacho Elvira 33-37—70 -1 Tyrone Van Aswegen 35-35—70 -1 Harold Varner III 37-33—70 -1 Hiroshi Iwata 35-35—70 -1 Michael Kim 35-35—70 -1 Ricky Barnes 35-35—70 -1 James Driscoll 34-36—70 -1 Brian Harman 35-35—70 -1 Seung-Yul Noh 34-36—70 -1 Russell Knox 36-34—70 -1 Martin Laird 34-36—70 -1 LPGA – Lorena Ochoa Invite Thursday At Club de Golf Mexico Mexico City Purse: $1 million Yardage: 6,774; Par 72 (36-36) First Round a-denotes amateur Inbee Park 32-36—68 -4 Minjee Lee 34-35—69 -3 Suzann Pettersen 35-34—69 -3 Angela Stanford 34-35—69 -3 So Yeon Ryu 37-34—71 -1 a-Gaby Lopez 34-37—71 -1 Azahara Munoz 37-34—71 -1 Jaye Marie Green 34-37—71 -1 Sydnee Michaels 38-33—71 -1 Pernilla Lindberg 33-38—71 -1 Mariajo Uribe 35-36—71 -1 Brittany Lincicome 35-37—72 E Jennifer Song 35-37—72 E Sakura Yokomine 37-35—72 E Carlota Ciganda 36-36—72 E Pornanong Phatlum 36-36—72 E Sei Young Kim 37-36—73 +1 Lexi Thompson 40-33—73 +1 Christina Kim 36-37—73 +1 Chella Choi 37-36—73 +1 Austin Ernst 35-38—73 +1 Gerina Piller 35-38—73 +1 Caroline Masson 37-36—73 +1 Lizette Salas 37-36—73 +1 Hee Young Park 38-35—73 +1 Jane Park 37-36—73 +1 Cristie Kerr 36-38—74 +2 Brittany Lang 38-36—74 +2 Karine Icher 37-38—75 +3 Margarita Ramos 40-35—75 +3 Julieta Granada 37-38—75 +3 Alena Sharp 40-36—76 +4 Na Yeon Choi 39-39—78 +6 Alejandra Llaneza 37-42—79 +7 Q Baek 42-38—80 +8 Candy Hannemann 44-37—81 +9

Transactions BASEBALL American League OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Named Mark Kotsay bench coach.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Acquired RHP Joaquin Benoit from San Diego for RHP Enyel De Los Santos and INF Nelson Ward.

Named Scott Brosius hitting coach for Tacoma (PCL).

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Named Matt Williams third base coach and Garvis Alston bullpen coach.

ATLANTA BRAVES — Traded SS Andrelton Simmons and C Jose Briceno to the Los Angeles Angels for SS Erick Aybar, LHP Sean Newcomb, RHP Chris Ellis and $2.5 million. Agreed to terms with C A.J. Pierzynski on a one-year contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Chicago DE Ego Ferguson four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed LB Daniel Adongo from the practice squad. Waived RB Josh Robinson.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed LB Eric Martin from the practice squad.

Released DB Dewey McDonald. Signed DL Robert Thomas to the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed S Ronald Martin from the practice squad. Waived DL T.J. Barnes.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Waived S Tevin McDonald.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CALGARY FLAMES — Acquired G Kevin Poulin from Tampa Bay for future considerations.

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled D Zach Redmond from San Antonio (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Signed F Justin Abdelkader a seven-year contract extension through the 2022-23 season.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Signed D Alexandre Carrier to a three-year, entrylevel contract.

COLLEGE AUBURN — Announced men’s freshman basketball G Bryce Brown was suspended one game by the NCAA for playing a game in a second summer league.

WAKE FOREST — Suspended junior DT Josh Banks for the remainder of the season for a violation of undisclosed team rules.

AP

Devils defenseman Adam Larsson (right) and the Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa vie for the puck during the second period of Thursday’s game in Chicago. The Devils won 3-2.

Blackhawks fall short Chicago falls after late power-play goal by Devils

BY MATT CARLSON Associated Press

CHICAGO – Sergey Kalinin scored a power-play goal with 2:27 left, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 Thursday night for their second victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions in a week.

With Patrick Kane off for high sticking, Corey Crawford stopped Kyle Palmieri’s shot from the left circle. But Kalinin was alone at the edge of the crease and slipped the rebound in the net.

Adam Henrique and Palmieri scored in the second to put New Jersey ahead, Cory Schneider made 27 saves, and the Devils rebounded after a 2-0 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday night. New Jersey has won three of four – including a 4-2 win

over Chicago last Friday night – and is 9-3-0 after starting 0-3-1.

Chicago rookie Artemi Panarin scored from a sharp angle with 6:41 left in the third to tie the score at 2. Kane assisted on that one and scored a 5-on-3 goal in the first period to extend his point streak to 11 games.

He has eight goals and 11 assists during the run.

Crawford stopped 19 shots, and the Blackhawks lost for the third time in four games.

They’ve only won two of their last seven.

Kane opened the scoring after the Devils defense pair of John Moore and Damon Severson were both sent off for minor penalties on the same play.

Kane beat Schneider with a high shot on the short side from the right

circle for his 11th goal, completing a crisp passing sequence with Jonathan Toews and Teuvo Teravainen across the top of the crease.

Henrique and Palmieri connected in the second to give the Devils a 2-1 lead.

Henrique fooled Crawford from 35 feet out 59 seconds into the period to knot it 1-1 with his team-leading eighth goal. With the Blackhawks defense backing in, Henrique snapped off a quick shot from the middle and beat Crawford high on the stick side.

Palmieri slipped behind Chicago’s confused defense, streaked to the net and popped in a loose rebound from the edge of the crease with 2:59 left in the period to put New Jersey ahead.

Comets have big shoes to fill CHANGE

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With only two seniors and two juniors who saw extensive playing time last season, and two more juniors who saw some action on 201415, the task might seem daunting at first glance.

But even with losing 54 percent of their scoring, 59 percent of their rebounding, 88 percent of their assists and 69 percent of their steals, the Comets are confident that they’ve learned from the outgoing seniors and can turn that into success on the court.

“The shoes are really hard to fill,” senior Rhyanna Hadden said, “but there’s not just one leader this year, there’s a bunch of leaders here.

Last year, our leadership was incredible, and we lost a great group of girls who brought us together. But I know from watching those those girls do the things they did as leaders, we can try and do the same thing and make sure we’re focused on the little things that we can do better as a team.”

Hadden and Maddie Newman are the only seniors on this year’s roster, but Newman also brings back juniors Kelsey Simpson and Mary Jensen, who started as sophomores last year. Those two were two of the top five scorers, the top two rebounders, two of the top six assisters and two of the top five steal leaders in 2014-15.

Jensen believes that the biggest adjustment

2015-16 Newman Comets Coach: Brandon Kreczmer (2nd season, 9-18) 2014-15: 9-18 (5-7 Three Rivers East) Advancement: Lost 57-52 to Bureau Valley in 2A Fulton Regional final Key losses: Julie Hurd, G; Aubree Schmitt, G; Sarah Trujillo, G Key returners: Mary Jensen, jr. F; Kelsey Simpson, jr. G/F Opener: home vs. Rock Falls, 7:15 p.m. Monday will be getting girls who were role players last year more involved with the ins and outs of Kreczmer’s up-tempo offense and hard-nosed defense.

“Those girls knew the game of basketball, and how to run the floor and find the openings,” Jensen said. “Losing them, we have to get comfortable with new players on the floor, and learn to play the game like they did. But we watched them and we know how to do it, so we just have to communicate with each other and talk through things and work together as a team.”

Kreczmer also believes the influence of Aubree Schmitt, Julie Hurd, Sarah Trujillo, Breanna Conboy and Alani Cook will be seen throughout this season, and mean a lot to this group. In fact, Schmitt even came back over the summer to help out, before heading off to be a student at the University of Iowa.

That dedication is something Kreczmer knows has rubbed off on the younger players, and he also feels that being in his second year coaching the program will help the players feel more comfortable with him.

“Definitely being around the seniors last year, the few girls who have experience for us know what’s expected of them and know how to lead by example,” Kreczmer said. “They’ve been around me for a whole year now, too, so they’ve adjusted to me and my system and style of coaching. That will definitely help.”

Hadden and Jensen both believe the biggest key is communication.

As long as the Comets keep working as one unit, and keep their goals on the smaller scale – Jensen said the only thing they’re thinking about right now is a stronger start than a year ago – they should be able to celebrate successes and build on them as the season goes along.

And fortunately, communication is something these players view as a strength, “We are a very, very tight group of girls, so it’s much easier for is to communicate,” Hadden said.

“Being a small school and having classes together, we know how to interact with each other, not just on the court but outside the gym, too, and that’s going to help us a lot this season.”

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | NOTRE DAME

Staying paying off Day, Stanley passed up NFL for national title run

BY TOM COYNE AP Sports Writer

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame defensive tackle Sheldon Day and offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley were talking while driving home after practice recently about how their lives would have been different if they had entered last spring’s NFL draft.

They didn’t talk about living more lavish lifestyles as well-paid professional players. They talked about the fun they would have missed while the sixth-ranked Fighting Irish (8-1, No. 4 CFP) pursue their first national championship since 1988.

“He said it would be crazy because we wouldn’t be able to experience something like this – just the guys in the locker room, and how much fun we’re having this season, just being around the guys,” Day said. “It’s crazy that if we would have went the other way how things would have been much different.”

Coach Brian Kelly said he doesn’t know how he could measure the importance of having his most disruptive defensive lineman and steadiest offensive lineman both decide to return.

“They’re responsible for so much of our success in that they are arguably our best players and our best leaders,” he said.

“So when your best players are your best leaders, it changes the dynamics of everything that you do because they’re out there in practice, setting a standard.

They’re in the locker room setting a standard, and then they’re on the field in the way they compete setting a standard.”

Kelly, offensive line coach Harry Hiestand, athletic director Jack Swarbrick, strength coach Paul Longo and player personnel director Dave Peloquin flew to Las Vegas in January to re-recruit the 6-foot-5, 315-pound Stanley and then flew the next day to Indianapolis to make their pitch to the 6-foot-2, 285-pound Day. They told the pair they should try to earn their degrees and become more complete players. Kelly also

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Dixon’s Ellie Provo has the ball knocked away by Freeport’s Mariah Katzenberger during last year’s regional loss to the Pretzels.

Provos will be used in different roles FAMILY

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Dixon head coach Luke Ravlin noted Ellie will be one of the key players for the Duchesses, both in on-court production and keeping the team on an even keel.

“Ellie is a great teammate and a great competitor,” Ravlin said. “She’s always going to work hard. She’s always going to give you 100 percent.

She’s somebody that picks everybody else up, makes them laugh when that’s what they need, and gives them encouragement when that’s what they need. She’s the kind of kid you want in your program.”

Among the players feeding the ball inside to Ellie and the other posts will be Katie Provo, a prominent part of the mix at point guard for the Duchesses. She brings a competitive spirit to the team that Ravlin appreciates.

“She’s extremely hard-

working, extremely dedicated, and has as much fight in her as any kid I’ve ever coached,” Ravlin said. “She just hates to lose and is constantly working. Her teammates have an incredible amount of respect for what she does and what she brings.”

Katie Provo is a dogged perimeter defender, and is also confident she can deliver the rock to her younger sister when necessary.

“I pretty much know where she wants the ball, since we’ve been playing together for so long,” Katie said, “and she’s good at showing where she wants the ball.”

The Provos have played on the same team almost every season since grade school, and they have built up a camaraderie on the court.

“I’m used to her being there,” Ellie said. “I know what she’s going to do, and she knows what I’m going to do, so we work well together.”

AP

Notre Dame linemen Sheldon Day (lef) and Ronnie Stanley both passed up chances to enter the NFL draft last spring to play one more season with the Irish. The two have been leaders on a team that remains in the National Championship picture. told them both they could improve their leadership skills.

The two didn’t decide immediately, exchanging texts while trying to decide.

“He told me that his decision rode on my decision. I said, ‘That’s too much pressure for me.

Don’t do that to me,’” Day said.

Stanley said he wasn’t basing his decision solely on what Day planned, but he knew it would be a factor.

“I just knew with him it was going to be a more complete team,” Stanley said.

The two are looking forward to playing their final game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday against Wake Forest (3-6), whose six seniors are the fewest in the FBS. Both say they are better football players, but say their biggest improvement was becoming more vocal leaders. Center Nick Martin said Stanley has been “more demanding and more commanding.”

“It’s the ultimate team sport, but you have to prepare and play individually and have that performance,” Martin said. “So sometimes when you’re focusing on yourself, it’s hard to make other people around you better. I thought that’s where he got out of his shell, and he’s done a great job this year.”

Linebacker Joe Schmidt said Day leads the entire team.

“He’s a driving force in the locker room, in the meeting room, on the practice field and on the playing field,” he said.

Kelly will wait until after the season to talk to this year’s players about NFL possibilities. But receiver Will Fuller didn’t need to hear a pitch from the coach, saying Wednesday he plans to return to get his psychology degree.

Linebacker Jaylon Smith and running back C.J. Prosise have said they will decide after the season. Stanley, who is eligible to return for a fifth season, said he won’t return.

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COWBOYS

SCOREBOARD NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE New England Buffalo N.Y. Jets Miami

W 8 5 5 3

Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee

W 4 3 2 2

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W 8 5 2 2

Denver Oakland Kansas City San Diego

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PA 143 207 184 206

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PA 227 205 235 187

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PF 229 206 190 177

PA 142 182 214 247

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W 5 4 3 2

Carolina Atlanta New Orleans Tampa Bay

W 8 6 4 3

Minnesota Green Bay Chicago Detroit

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Arizona St. Louis Seattle San Francisco

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PA 226 164 195 204

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Thursday’s result Bills 22, Jets 17 Sunday’s games Detroit at Green Bay, noon Carolina at Tennessee, noon Chicago at St. Louis, noon Dallas at Tampa Bay, noon New Orleans at Washington, noon Miami at Philadelphia, noon Cleveland at Pittsburgh, noon Jacksonville at Baltimore, noon Minnesota at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

New England at N.Y. Giants, 3:25 p.m.

Arizona at Seattle, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Diego, San Francisco Monday’s game Houston at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s box score

BILLS 22, JETS 17 Buffalo N.Y. Jets

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12 10 0 — 22 0 7 7 — 17

First Quarter NYJ–FG Bullock 29, 4:01.

Second Quarter Buf–FG Carpenter 47, 5:47.

Buf–D.Williams 19 fumble return (kick failed), 5:38.

Buf–FG Carpenter 41, :03.

Third Quarter Buf–Ka.Williams 26 pass from Taylor (Carpenter kick), 11:15.

Buf–FG Carpenter 29, 8:42.

NYJ–Marshall 14 pass from Fitzpatrick (Bullock kick), 4:39.

Fourth Quarter NYJ–Decker 31 pass from Fitzpatrick (Bullock kick), 7:23.

Buf NYJ First downs 13 15 Total Net Yards 280 318 Rushes-yards 33-148 24-128 Passing 132 190 Punt Returns 3-13 4-14 Kickoff Returns 1-22 3-47 Interceptions Ret. 2-16 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 17-27-0 15-34-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-26 1-3 Punts 8-43.4 5-51.6 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-2 Penalties-Yards 5-44 3-20 Time of Possession 33:16 26:44 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Buffalo, McCoy 19-112, Ka.Williams 7-24, Taylor 6-12, Schmidt 1-0. N.Y. Jets, Ivory 18-99, Fitzpatrick 3-30, Ridley 3-(minus 1).

PASSING–Buffalo, Taylor 17-27-0-158.

N.Y. Jets, Fitzpatrick 15-34-2-193.

RECEIVING–Buffalo, Clay 5-52, McCoy 5-47, Woods 3-19, Watkins 3-14, Ka.Williams 1-26. N.Y. Jets, Decker 6-85, Marshall 3-23, Ivory 2-36, D.Smith 1-22, Bohanon 1-18, Kerley 1-7, Thompkins 1-2.

Line FAVORITE LINE at Green Bay 11½ at Tampa Bay 1 Carolina 5 at St. Louis 7 New Orleans 1 at Philadelphia 6 at Pittsburgh 5½ at Baltimore 5½ at Oakland 3 at Denver 5½ New England 7 at Seattle 3 at Cincinnati

O/U 48½ 43½ 44 42½ 50 49 41½ 48 44 41½ 54½ 45

DOG Detroit Dallas at Tennessee Chicago at Washington Miami Cleveland Jacksonville Minnesota Kansas City at NY Giants Arizona

AP

The Cowboys’ Greg Hardy sits on the bench during the first half of Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. Hardy’s on and off the field issues have made the Cowboys a target of ridicule.

Distraction in Dallas Hardy situation adds to disappointing campaign for Cowboys Tampa, and that’s really the way I look at it.”

Jones called Hardy a leader IRVING, Texas – despite the player’s physiGreg Hardy hasn’t played the part of a leader much since Dal- cal confrontation with special las owner Jerry Jones described teams coach Rich Bisaccia after the Cowboys gave up what him that way following the polarizing defensive end’s side- turned out to be the winning kickoff return for a touchdown line tantrum during one of six in a loss to the New York Giants. consecutive losses.

Before that, Hardy had to He has mostly disappeared answer to Garrett twice, startwhen the locker room is open to reporters since photos of the ing with an inappropriate tweet about the Sept. 11 attacks durbruised ex-girlfriend from his ing the draft. domestic violence case were Next was a headline-grabbing published online last week. comment about Tom Brady’s Even opposing players wonwife the first time he talked to der if the scrutiny is getting to Hardy, because they say he Cowboys reporters, the week doesn’t seem like the same of his Dallas debut against New player.

England following a four-game Despite Hardy leading the suspension.

Cowboys in sacks (four) while The photos from the Carolina playing in half as many games incident had been out less than as most of his teammates, Jones a week when Hardy changed his and coach Jason Garrett now get Twitter bio with what amounted asked whether it was worth it to to a declaration of innocence sign him out of Carolina. and a claim of discrimination Then there’s the issue of how in the case. After yet another much the free-for-all of crititalk with Garrett, the bio quickly cism is weighing on a team that changed. hasn’t lost this many games in a And Garrett faced yet another row since 1989 going into Sunround of questions – just as he day at Tampa Bay. did after the sixth straight loss “I don’t weigh decisions that I last Sunday, 33-27 in overtime make at a point later on and say, to Philadelphia.

‘Was it worth it?’” Jones said on “I think the biggest thing we his radio show this week. “I’m try to do with any player is just looking ahead. We want to have address things when they come our team in shape here to go up and address them in-house,” down and do a good job against Garrett said. “We deal with

BY SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer

things inside these walls and then we move forward.”

Roger Staubach, who won two Super Bowls as quarterback for the Cowboys in the 1970s, has said he still rooted for the team, but not for Hardy, who was convicted by a North Carolina judge before the case was thrown out on appeal because the accuser couldn’t be located to testify.

After last weekend’s game – 2 days after the release of the photos – Eagles center Jason Kelce said it was “a joke a guy like that is able to play this quickly.”

And tackle Lake Johnson suggested that he put harder blocks on Hardy, and that the defensive end “seemed out of it a little bit.”

Hardy never appeared in the locker room when it was open to reporters.

“I think he’s going through, it’s a tough time,” defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli said. “He’s got to have that ability to stay focused and in the present.”

The losing streak is weighing on the Cowboys (2-6) as well, the strongest evidence so far coming Thursday when All-Pro receiver Dez Bryant went on profanity-laced rant aimed at reporters.

One of them interrupted the media session for 13th-year tight end Jason Witten, who tried to calm Bryant.

“Two and six is just tough,” Witten said. “It’s tough when

you’re in those situations.”

The Cowboys signed Hardy to an incentive-laded 1-year contract worth $13.1 million, thinking he would be a key addition to a team with Super Bowl aspirations a year after winning the NFC East.

But Bryant went down with a broken foot in the opener, and Romo was lost a week later with a broken collarbone. Dallas has lost all six games without Romo, who is eligible to return next week at Miami.

If the losses keep coming, so will the questions about whether Hardy belongs on the roster – after Jones also declared following the New York episode that he was interested in signing the 27-year-old to a long-term contract.

“The real leaders are really outstanding football players,” Jones said. “And, so, they get it done and through that. They earn a great deal of respect by their teammates. And, so, my view is totally through the eyes of within the team, what the team thinks.”

Jeremy Mincey, the oldest player on Dallas’ defensive line, says the support is there.

“He’s been great,” Mincey said.

“He’s been doing a good job.

And he’s been a good teammate.

That’s key, and that’s what goes on in this locker room. And that’s what we do know.”

Monday 10½ 47½ Houston

BILLS 22, JETS 17 CAPSULE Bears (3-5) at Rams (4-4) When: Noon, Sunday TV/Radio: Fox/780 AM Series record: Bears 52-36-3 Last meeting: 2013, Rams 42, Bears 21 Last week: Bears 22, Chargers 19; Vikings 21, Rams 18, OT AP Pro32 Ranking: Bears No. 21, Rams No. 15 Bears offense: Overall (22), Rush (16), Pass (21).

Bears defense: Overall (9), Rush (24), Pass (5).

Rams offense: Overall (31), Rush (4), Pass (32).

Rams defense: Overall (5), Rush (13), Pass (4).

Streaks, stats & notes: Bears have won four of five in series. ... Bears QB Jay Cutler has 12 winning TD passes in fourth quarter since joining Bears in 2009, most in NFL during that span.

Jets fall victim to Defensive Rex Bills earn win against coach’s former team

BY BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

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Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor is hit by a host of New York Jets during the first half of Thursday’s game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Bills won 22-17.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Rex Ryan’s return to the Meadowlands was a successful one – thanks to his pride and joy, the defense.

Buffalo’s defense shut down Ryan’s former team for much of Thursday night, and the Bills scored on offense and special teams in a 22-17 victory over the New York Jets.

Duke Williams returned a fumbled kickoff 19 yards for the go-ahead points, rookie Karlos Williams had a 26-yard touchdown catch and Dan

Carpenter kicked three field goals. Buffalo (5-4) moved into the wildcard playoff picture, while the Jets (5-4) have lost three of their last four games.

Ryan was fired by the Jets after six seasons and immediately hired by Buffalo last January. His defense, had two interceptions, recovered a fumble and stopped the Jets inside the Bills 10 in the final minutes – prompting some vigorous fist pumps Ryan repeated when Bacarri Rambo clinched it with a last-minute pick.

Buffalo’s offense

made just enough key plays and held off a late surge by the Jets after Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for two touchdowns.

The “Rexception” before the game was tame, with some boos, a few cheers, nothing over the top.

The loudest catcalls came when former Jets defensive end IK Enemkpali, chosen by Ryan as a team captain for the game, came out for the coin toss.

Enemkpali infamously broke Jets quarterback Geno Smith’s jaw with a punch during the preseason, was cut and claimed the next day by Buffalo.

B6 • Sauk Valley Media

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

CONFERENCE GLANCES NIB-12 West Sterling Geneseo Ottawa LaSalle-Peru Rochelle

Conf.

4-0 3-1 1-3 1-3 1-3

NIB-12 East DeKalb Sycamore Kaneland Yorkville Morris

Conf.

4-0 3-1 2-2 1-3 0-4

All 9-2 6-4 7-4 4-5 4-5

Second-round results • DeKalb 38, Deerfield 27 • Montini 42, Kaneland 7 Saturday’s games • 6A, Montini at DeKalb, 1 p.m.

Big Northern West Rkfd. Lutheran Byron Dixon Winnebago Stillman Valley Oregon Mendota Rock Falls

Conf.

7-0 6-1 4-3 4-3 4-3 2-5 1-6 0-7

All 11-0 9-2 6-4 5-5 4-5 3-6 1-8 0-9

Second-round results • Byron 42, Wilmington 35, OT • Lutheran 31, RichmondBurton 6 Saturday’s games • 3A, Byron at Bishop-McNamara, 1 p.m.

• 4A, Lutheran at Marengo, 5:30 p.m.

Big Northern East Marengo Richmond-Burton Johnsburg Genoa-Kingston North Boone Harvard Burlington Central Rkfd. Christian

Conf.

7-0 6-1 5-2 4-3 3-4 2-5 1-6 0-7

WE PICK ’EM | QUARTERFINALS

All 8-3 9-1 4-5 3-6 3-6

Second-round results • Washington 12, Sterling 7 • Geneseo 42, Manteno 7 Saturday’s games • 4A, Chicago Phillips at Geneseo, 7 p.m.

All 11-0 9-2 8-3 5-5 4-5 3-6 1-8 0-9

Friday, November 13, 2015

Overall Last week

Cody Cutter 874 pts 113-28

Patrick Mason 854 pts 115-26

52 pts 7-4

55 pts 9-2

Ty Brian Reynolds Weidman 836 pts 837 pts 104-37 105-36 57 pts 9-2

42 pts 6-5

PREVIEW CAPSULES

Brenden West 778 pts 100-41

Homer Dan Woessner (home team) 861 pts 75-66 114-27

47 pts 7-4

50 pts 7-4

MONTINI MONTINI MONTINI MONTINI MONTINI MONTINI 10 pts 10 pts 10 pts 10 pts 10 pts 10 pts SHG SHG SHG SHG SHG SHG 6 pts 6 pts 9 pts 4 pts 6 pts 9 pts NAZ JCA JCA NAZ JCA JCA 3 pts 4 pts 2 pts 3 pts 8 pts 5 pts GEN PHILLIP PHILLIP GEN GEN PHILLIP 1 pt 2 pt 5 pts 5 pts 3 pts 4 pts LUTH LUTH MAR MAR LUTH LUTH 9 pts 8 pts 4 pts 2 pts 7 pts 1 pt BMAC BMAC BMAC BMAC BMAC BMAC 4 pts 9 pts 7 pts 7 pts 9 pts 8 pts IC CATH IC CATH IC CATH IC CATH IC CATH IC CATH 7 pts 7 pts 8 pts 6 pts 2 pts 7 pts HALL HALL HALL HALL A-W HALL 5 pts 3 pts 3 pts 9 pts 5 pts 2 pts POLO POLO POLO POLO POLO POLO 2 pts 5 pts 1 pt 1 pt 4 pts 6 pts ORION OTTAWA ORION ORION ORION ORION 8 pts 1 pts 6 pts 8 pts 1 pt 3 pts

Montini (11-0) at DeKalb (9-2) S. Heart-Griffin (11-0) at Crete-Monee (9-2) Joliet Catholic (10-1) at Nazareth (9-2) Geneseo (10-1) at Chi. Phillips (11-0) Lutheran (11-0) at Marengo (11-0) Byron (9-2) at Bishop Mac (10-1) IC Catholic (10-1) at Princeton (11-0) Ann.-Wethersfield (10-1) at Hall (9-2) Polo (11-0) at Stark County (11-0) Orion (10-1) at Ott. Marquette (11-0)

3-8 DEKALB CRETE NAZ Phillip MAR BMAC PRINCE HALL SC OTTAWA

SVM FOOTBALL STAT LEADERBOARD Rushing yards Brady Rude, Newman Will Konneck, BV Brooks Grobe, Polo Keegan Schubert, EPC Dylan Binion, Erie-P’town Sterling Thornton, Sterling Ethan Mangler, West Carroll Trey Simmons, Fulton John Ghibellini, Oregon Arthur Cox, Dixon Phillip Coers, Erie-P’town Nyrel Sullivan, Dixon Ryon Richardson, Amboy Andy Bird, Morrison Jake Hageman, AFC Latrell Vaughn, Sterling Brad Cavanaugh, Polo

Att 230 144 99 169 109 192 135 129 143 95 93 101 103 139 135 104 58

Passing yards Yds TD 1,774 23 1,327 14 1,237 16 1,129 10 1,023 14 945 22 893 7 841 11 798 8 777 11 769 9 756 11 731 10 650 5 641 5 634 8 569 12

C-A-I Nate Gascoigne, Dixon 144-237-10 Drake Davis, BV 76-140-6 Logan Pillars, Rock Falls 81-173-8 Sterling Thornton, Sterling 90-156-5 Dylan Keller, Morrison 50-115-12 Kody Plattenberger, West Carroll 47-103-7 D.J. Heeren, EPC 29-74-9 Tyler Sweenie, Fulton 40-73-2 Jordan Hochstatter, Amboy 26-76-9 Jacob Hilliker, AFC 24-51-1 Jack Lemke, Fulton 22-44-3 Brody Grobe, Polo 24-36-3 Wyatt Patterson, Polo 17-27-0 Phillip Coers, Erie-P’town 6-30-3 Landon Vesley, Newman 14-48-3 Logan Whitman, Newman 9-23-1 Troy Litwiller, M’ville 19-34-3

Receptions Yds 1,614 1,401 1,106 1,106 872 633 507 500 498 466 366 304 201 210 187 169 124

TD 16 16 8 9 6 4 6 6 4 6 6 5 4 2 1 1 1

Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon Jordan Asbury, Sterling Bryan Herr, BV Turner Morse, Sterling Michael Berentes, Rock Falls Richie Bartnick, Polo Jay Edlefson, BV Will Konneck, BV Brighton Haverland, EPC Bryce Stanley Dixon Devon Ballard, Fulton Austin Mallow, West Carroll Blake Wind, Rock Falls Nyrel Sullivan, Dixon Ryon Richardson, Amboy Kaywan Palmer, AFC Steven Santeramo, West Carroll

Rec 57 32 30 30 24 21 21 20 19 19 17 16 16 16 14 14 14

Yds 746 515 631 331 444 280 278 437 405 145 175 250 192 138 309 255 154

TD 10 4 10 3 5 7 1 5 5 0 3 2 2 1 4 2 0

Calling all coaches • Please submit individual season stats each week by Wednesday afternoon. Stats may be submitted by email to sports@saukvalley.com, or faxed to 815-625-9390.

Second-round results • Chicago Phillips 28, Johnsburg 6 • Marengo 44, Plano 0 • Rockford Lutheran 31, Richmond-Burton 7 Saturday’s games • 4A, Lutheran at Marengo, 5:30 p.m.

Three Rivers Mississippi

Conf.

Princeton 6-0 Newman 5-1 Hall 4-2 St. Bede 3-3 Erie-Prophetstown 2-4 Kewanee 1-5 Sherrard 0-6

Upper bracket • No. 4 Polo (11-0) at No. 1 Stark County (11-0), 2 p.m.

• No. 6 Orion (10-1) at No. 2 Ottawa Marquette (11-0), 3:30 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 4 Carrollton (10-1) at No. 9 LeRoy (8-3), 2 p.m.

• No. 3 Arcola (11-0) at No. 2 Gibson CityMelvin-Sibley (11-0), 2 p.m.

All 11-0 9-2 9-2 4-5 4-5 3-6 0-9

CLASS 2A Upper bracket • No. 4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (9-2) at No. 1 Tri-Valley (11-0), 2 p.m.

• No. 2 Annawan-Wethersfield (10-1) at Hall (9-2), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 12 Auburn (8-3) at No. 1 Pana (110), 2 p.m.

• No. 15 Athens (7-4) at No. 11 Nashville (8-3), 2 p.m.

CLASS 3A Upper bracket • No. 8 Byron (9-2) at No. 5 Bishop McNamara (10-1), 1 p.m.

• No. 3 IC Catholic (10-1) at No. 2 Princeton (11-0), 5 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 1 St. Joseph-Ogden (11-0) at No. 5 Bloomington Central Catholic (10-1), 4 p.m.

• No. 10 Tolono Unity (8-3) at No. 6 Monticello (10-1), 2 p.m.

All 10-1 7-4 4-5 5-4 3-6 2-7 0-9

Second-round results • Orion 14, Lena-Winslow 7 • Tri-Valley 41, Rockridge 7 Saturday’s games • 1A, Orion at Ottawa Marquette, 3:30 p.m.

NUIC Northwest Lena-Winslow Forreston Dakota Galena West Carroll East Dubuque Eastland-P.C. Pecatonica South Beloit

Conf.

8-0 6-2 6-2 6-2 4-4 2-6 2-6 2-6 0-8

All 10-1 8-3 7-3 7-3 5-5 3-6 2-7 2-7 0-9

First-round results • Orion 14, Lena-Winslow 7 • Stark County 42, Forreston 16

NUIC Upstate Polo Stockton Warren Aquin AFC Milledgeville Durand Orangeville River Ridge

Conf.

8-0 6-2 6-2 4-4 4-4 4-4 3-5 1-7 0-8

All 11-0 8-3 7-4 5-4 4-5 4-5 3-6 1-8 0-8

First-round results • Ottawa Marquette 21, Stockton 14 • Polo 40, Warren 0 Saturday’s games • 1A, Polo at Stark County, 2 p.m.

When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Gary Johnson Field, N. Madison Avenue, Wyoming Class: 1A Radio: 107.7 FM Conference: Polo 8-0, 1st NUIC Upstate; Stark County 7-0, 1st in Lincoln Trail Last week: Polo 40, Warren 0; Stark County 42, Forreston 16 Polo playoff history: 20th appearance (8-19). Best advancement – semifinals (1983) Stark County playoff history: 21st appearance (25-20). Best advancement – second (1997, 2008 FYI: Stark County 2-0 all-time against Polo. The Rebels won 25-13 in 2008 and 49-12 in the second round in 2014. … Stark County has qualified for playoffs in 20 consecutive seasons. … Rebels have gained 4,582 yards on offense (3,136 rushing, 1,446 passing). … Chase Johnston has rushed for 1,918 yards on 232 carries and 27 TDs. … QB John Groter has completed 71 of 111 attempts for 1,446 yards with 19 TDs and 1 interception. … The Rebels defense has forced 29 turnovers this season (14 interceptions, 15 fumble recoveries. … Polo has outscored teams 577-41.

On the horizon: Winner plays either Orion (10-1) or Ottawa Marquette (11-0) SVM pick: Polo 6-0

Quarterfinal pairings All games Saturday CLASS 1A

Three Rivers Rock Conf.

5-1 5-1 4-2 3-3 3-3 1-5 0-6

No. 4 Polo at No. 1 Stark County

PLAYOFF PAIRINGS

Second-round results • Princeton 43, Chicago Raby 8 • Hall 43, Bismarck-Henning 25 • Bishop McNamara 34, Newman 14 Saturday’s games • 2A, Annawan-Wethersfield at Hall, 2 p.m.

• 3A, IC Catholic at Princeton, 5 p.m.

Orion Rockridge Fulton Bureau Valley Morrison Amboy Riverdale

11-0 11-0

CLASS 4A

Earleen Hinton/Shaw Media

Polo’s Tristen Aguilar runs in a two-point conversion during last Saturday’s 40-0 win over Warren in the second round of the 1A playoffs. The Marcos have not lost a game since falling to Stark County in the second round of the 2014 playoffs. The Marcos play Stark County again on Saturday in Wyoming.

Marcos use 2014 playoff loss as motivation WEAKNESSES

CONTINUED FROM B1

“And vice versa, our defensive backs can cover, and bring pressure and play the run,” Hofer said.

The Marcos will need to be versatile on Saturday as they face their toughest test of the season when they face Stark County in the quarterfinals.

The Rebels are 11-0 for the second straight season, and have won outright Lincoln Trail Conference titles in back-to-back seasons.

In 2013, the Rebels split the conference title with AnnawanWethersfield and Mercer Country.

Stark County, in its 20th consecutive season in the playoffs, is in the quarterfinals for the sixth time in the past nine seasons.

The Rebels knocked Polo out of the playoffs last season in the second round by a score of 49-12. Stark County scored touchdowns on all seven of its first-half possessions, burying Polo early.

“We’re motivated by that loss,” Polo quarterback Brody Grobe said. “That score, 49-12, is something we’ve said as a team over and over in the weight room and at practice. It helps keep us on track. I felt we were embarrassed by that game last season.

“We weren’t ready for that game, that team.

But this time around we have a trust in each other. We can count on the guy next to us to make a play. This season’s been a dream come true.”

For the dream season to continue, the Marcos will have to shut down a potent offense. Polo hasn’t had many issues, allowing just 41 points all season. But that unit will be tested by a rushing and passing attack that Polo hasn’t seen since the last time these teams played.

Rebels senior Chase Johnston leads the team in rushing with 1,918 yards and 27 touchdowns on 232 carries. Quarterback

John Groter has thrown for 19 touchdowns, 1,446 yards and has been intercepted just once this season.

Junior receiver Logan Knobloch is the main recipient, putting up 990 yards and 11 touchdowns on 38 receptions.

“This whole week we’ve been working on getting into our drops,” Beers said. “Play recognition is going to be crucial.”

“I expect them to pass quite a bit,” Hofer said.

“They like to throw it a lot, probably more than most teams we play. But I don’t think we’ll be surprised by anything they do. Stark is very similar to what we saw out of them last year.”

Upper bracket • No. 4 Geneseo at No. 1 Phillips (11-0), 7 p.m. (Gately Stadium) • No. 3 Rockford Lutheran (11-0) at No. 2 Marengo (11-0), 5:30 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 4 Rochester (10-1) at No. 1 Belleville Althoff (11-0), 3 p.m.

• No. 3 Taylorville (11-0) at No. 10 Breese Mater Dei (8-3), 2 p.m.

CLASS 5A Upper bracket • No. 8 Tinley Park (9-2) at No. 5 St. Laurence (9-2), 7 p.m.

• No. 3 Joliet Catholic (10-1) at No. 7 Nazareth (9-2), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 4 Champaign Centennial (10-1) at Washington (11-0), 1 p.m.

• No. 3 Peoria Central (10-1) at LincolnWay West (9-2), 3 p.m.

CLASS 6A Upper bracket • No. 1 Montini (11-0) at No. 5 DeKalb (9-2), 1 p.m.

• No. 3 Riverside-Brookfield (10-1) at No. 2 Prairie Ridge (10-1), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 13 Hinsdale South (8-3) at No. 1 Lincoln-Way North (11-0), 6 p.m.

• No. 2 Sacred Heart-Griffin (11-0) at No. 6 Crete-Monee (9-2), 5 p.m.

CLASS 7A Upper bracket • No. 1 Glenbard West (11-0) at No. 9 Auburn (10-1), 1 p.m.

• No. 5 Cary-Grove (10-1) at No. 4 Batavia (10-1), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 31 Niles North (7-4) at No. 23 Bradley-Bourbonnais (8-3), 5 p.m.

• No. 6 Normal Community (10-1) at No. 3 Libertyville (11-0), 1 p.m.

CLASS 8A Upper bracket • No. 8 Homewood-Flossmoor (10-1) at No. 1 Loyola (11-0), p.m.

• No. 5 Brother Rice (10-1) at No. 13 Palatine (9-2), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 23 Chicago Marist (7-4) at No. 15 Oswego (9-2), 6 p.m.

• No. 6 Naperville Central (10-1) at No. 30 Waubonsie Valley (7-4), 1:30 p.m.

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2 BR., clean, QUIET. 641-777-7261 13-070084 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, DIXON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsLEANN CAMPBELL; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 99 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on September 1, 2015; John Simonton, Sheriff, 316 South Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, will on December 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Lee County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 522 West 7th Street, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 07-08-05-407-001 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $49,494.04.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I675784 Nov. 13, 20, 27, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE-MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

MARY E. LOCEY, Defendant.

15 CH 32 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 501 W 20TH ST. ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 2, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 11-33-406-008 Commonly known as: 501 W 20th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on December 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM, the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $65,924.37.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Whiteside County.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 4221719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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13-070084 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, DIXON, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vsLEANN CAMPBELL; STATE OF ILLINOIS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 99 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on September 1, 2015; John Simonton, Sheriff, 316 South Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, will on December 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Lee County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: THE WESTERLY ONE THIRD (W 1/3) OF THE NORTHERLY TWO THIRDS (N 2/3) OF LOT NUMBER TWO (2), IN BLOCK NUMBER EIGHTY-SIX (86), IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 522 West 7th Street, Dixon, IL 61021 Permanent Index No.: 07-08-05-407-001 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

The judgment amount was $49,494.04.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC f/k/a Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED

BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I675784 Nov. 13, 20, 27, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificate holders of the CWABS Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-SD4 PLAINTIFF VS David A. Katner; Stacey L. Katner a/k/a Stacey Katner a/k/a Stacey Spaine; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Collections/Technical Recovery; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. Successor In Interest To Capital One Bank; Collection Professionals, Inc.; Cornerstone Credit Union; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, DEFENDANT(S) 15 CH 57 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: DAVID A. KATNER; Stacey L. Katner a/k/a Stacey Katner a/k/a Stacey Spaine; Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Collections/Technical Recovery; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. Successor In Interest To Capital One Bank; Collection Professionals, Inc.; Cornerstone Credit Union; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Part of Lot Two (2) in Block Sixty-two (62) in the Town of West Dixon, (now a part of the City of Dixon) and also part of vacated Stiles Street, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 2 in said Block 62 and running Northerly on an extension of the Westerly line of said Lot 2 a distance of 12 feet; thence Easterly parallel with the Northerly line of said Lot 2 a distance of 75 feet; thence Southerly parallel with the Westerly line of said Lot 2 to the Northerly line of the Rock Island Road; thence Westerly along the Northerly line of said Rock Island Road to the Westerly line of said Lot 2 and thence Northerly in a direct line to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Lee, in the State of Illinois Commonly known as: 1515 W. 4th St., Dixon, IL 61021 and which said mortgage was made by, David A. Katner and Stacey L. Katner, Husband and Wife; Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns; Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lee County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005-05463; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 309 S. Galena, Box 325, Dixon, IL 61021 on or before NOVEMBER 30, 2015 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60602 Phone: (312) 239-3432 Fax: (312) 284-4820 Attorney No: 6238055 File No: 13IL00198-1 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this firm may be deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE On November 28, 2015 Sterling/Emerson Mini Storage shall conduct a public auction sale at 2504 1st Avenue, Sterling at 10 AM and immediately following at 3705 Emerson Road, Sterling, of personal property with in the storage facilities of those listed below who are delinquent in fees: 1.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

DOUGLAS STERN and TERESA STERN Plaintiffs,

vs.

HEIRS AT LAW OF MARY M. CROMBIE, Defendant, vs.

Notice is hereby given to Unknown Owners, Defendants to be served by publication that said suit entitled above for the purpose of quieting title to the following described real estate: PARCEL A: Part of the East Half (E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Twenty (20), Township Twenty-One (21) North, Range Eight (8), East of the Fourth (4''9 Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Six (6) in the Crombie Tracts, a subdivision located in the East Half (E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of said Section Twenty (20); thence Westerly, along an extension of the North line of Lots Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9 and Ten (10) in said subdivision, a distance of 75.00 feet; thence Southerly, parallel with the West line of said Lot Six (6), at an angle of 89 degrees 51 minutes 55 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.03 feet; thence Westerly, at an angle of 89 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 25.00 feet; thence Southerly, at an angle of 89 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds as measured clockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.00 feet to a point 100.00 feet West of the Southwest corner of said Lot Six (6); thence Westerly, on a line parallel with and 30.00 feet perpendicularly distant from the South line of the East Half (E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of said Section Twenty (20), at an angle of 89 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 75.00 feet; thence Northerly, at an angle of 90 degrees 09 minutes 17 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 178.41 feet to a point on the centerline of an existing drive; thence Easterly, along said centerline at an angle of 91 degrees 25 minutes 06 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 94.03 feet; thence continuing Easterly, along said centerline, at an angle of 177 degrees 56 minutes 57 seconds as measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 81.01 feet to a point on the West line of said Crombie Tracts; thence Southerly, along said West line, at an angle of 90 degrees 37 minutes 57 seconds a measured counterclockwise from the last described course, a distance of 30.26 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.422 acres, more or less.

In addition, the point of beginning being the most southerly southeast point of the above-described parcel, south (30') feet, then west (75') feet parallel to the above parcel's southerly border, then north (30') feet, east (75') feet parallel to the southern border to close at the point of beginning.

PARCEL B: A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 21 North, Range 8 East of the 4th P.M., Lee County, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Crombie Tracts, which is 415 feet West of and 30 feet North of the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 20; thence North on the West line of said Crombie Tracts, a distance of 150 feet; thence West, 75 feet; thence South parallel to the West line of Crombie Tracts, 75 feet; thence West 25 feet; thence South parallel to the West line of Crombie Tracts, a distance of 75 feet; thence East on the South line of Crombie Tracts, as extended, 100 feet to the West line of Crombie Tracts.

In addition, the point of beginning being the most southeast point of the above-described parcel, south (30-') feet, then west (100') feet parallel to the above parcels southerly border, thence north (30') feet, thence east (100') feet to the southerly border to close at the point of beginning.

Is now pending in said Court, and default may be entered against you and each of you theirn after the 30th day of November, 2015.

DOUGLAS STERN and TERESE STERN By: Andrew Bollman Counsel for Plaintiffs

Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF Mabel E. Miley, Deceased.

No. 15 P 126 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Mabel E. Miley. Letters of Office were issued on October 28, 2015 to Thomas Van Oosten, 4002 19th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 as independent executor, and whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER & LANCASTER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 6, 2016, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Thomas Van Oosten Independent Representative for the Estate MILLER & LANCASTER, P.C. Attorneys for the Representative 15 E. Third Street, P. O. Box 535 Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 625-0600 Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2015

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 3 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons ownconducting ing, and transacting business known as SV Cellular located at 735 N. Galena Dixon, IL Ave., 61021.

Dated this 3rd day of November A.D. 2015.

Dana Nelson County Clerk November 6, 13 & 20th 2015

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 23, A.D. 2015, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons ownconducting ing, and transacting the business known as No Limit Volleyball located at 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL 61081 Dated this 23rd day of October, A.D. 2015.

Dana Nelson County Clerk October 30, November 6, 13, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

HAZELWOOD HOMES, INC. Plaintiffs, vs.

MARY E. LOCEY, Defendant.

JASON J. SMITH AND AMY L. SMITH, ANY OTHER OWNERS AND NONCLAIMANTS OF RECORD, Defendant.

CASE NO. 15 CH 119 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

15 CH 32 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 501 W 20TH ST. ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SALE

UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants.

NO. 2015 CH 39 NOTICE

Prepared by: Andrew Bollman Keller & Bollman, Attorneys at Law 119 1St St., P.O. Box 1171 Dixon IL 61021 Phone: 815-288-0435 Fax: 815-288-0653

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE-MORRISON, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on September 2, 2015, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 8 in Block 3 of Sunnyside Subdivision as located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., in the City of Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded April 20, 1954 in Plat Book 8, page 285.

Permanent Index Number: 11-33-406-008 Commonly known as: 501 W 20th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on December 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM, the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $65,924.37.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Whiteside County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information, contact the Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g1).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE ESTATE OF: GARY M. SWORDS, Deceased NO. 2015 P 82 NOTICE OF CLAIM Notice is given of the death of Gary M. Swords who died on September 15, 2015. Letters of Office were issued on November 3, 2015 to Willard Swords as Independent Administrator whose address is 24110 Pilgram Road, Sterling, Illinois, 61081 and whose attorney is Kelly Flessner of Dixon & Giesen Law Offices, 121 East First Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under Chapter 755 ILCS 5/28-4 of the probate act, any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk of the Lee County Court.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of the first publication, no later than May 6, 2016 and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

Kelly Flessner Attorney for Independent Administrator Prepared by: Ms. Kelly L. Flessner Dixon & Giesen Law Offices 121 East First Street – P.O. Box 389 Dixon, Illinois 61021 Telephone: 815-284-2288 Fax: 815-284-1338 Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2015

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, ss- In the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, Chancery Division. HAZELWOOD HOMES, INC. Plaintiffs, vs. JASON J. SMITH AND AMY L. SMITH, ANY OTHER OWNERS AND NON-CLAIMANTS OF RECORD, Defendants. Case No. 15 CH 119 The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, notices hereby given you JASON J. SMITH AND AMY L. SMITH, ANY OTHER OWNERS AND NON-CLAIMANTS OF RECORD, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Whiteside, Illinois, by said Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for an Order on the Mechanic's Lien to the real estate described below and for other relief: Lots 34 and 35 of Lakeside Subdivision No. 3 located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 5 and the Northeast Quarter of Section 6, Townsnip 19 North, Range 4 East of the 4th P.M., and a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 4 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois; according to the Plat thereof recorded October 23, 1990 as Document No. 7103-90, situated in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, and commonly known as 5906 Lakeside Drive, Erie, Illinois 61250 That Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, and said above named Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk in the Circuit Court of Whiteside County, Illinois, in the courthouse in the City of Morrison, Illinois, on or before the 31st day of December, 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Morrison, Illinois, Nov. 5, 2015.

Susan E. Ottens Clerk of the Circuit Court Jennifer L. Kincaid Pepping, Balk, Kincaid & Olson, Ltd. 105 7Th Street Silvis IL 61282 Telephone: 309-755-0499 Fax: 309-755-0499 Nov.xxxxxx PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing In accordance with Section 17-20 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/17-20), notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, in the Offices of the Department of Revenue, 101 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois, for the purpose of taking evidence which may be pertinent to the Department's estimate of the percent to be added to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property in Lee County for the assessment year 2015.

This hearing is required by the Property Tax Code.

Based on the comparison of assessed valuations, the analysis of property transfers, and other available information, the estimated percentage to be added to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed property other than property assessed under Sections 10110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10-200) is 0.00%. Accordingly, the tentative equalization factor is 1.0000.

This meeting will be accessible to handicapped individuals in compliance with Executive Order #5 and pertinent state and federal laws upon notification of anticipated attendance. Handicapped persons planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact Dana Baisden, either by telephone (217/782-3627) or letter (Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division MC- 3450, 101 West Jefferson Street, P. O. Box 19033, Springfield, Illinois 627949033), by November 25, 2015, to inform of their anticipated attendance.

Constance Beard Director November 13, 2015 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 3 A.D. 2015 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 business known as SV Cellular located at 735 N. Galena Dixon, IL Ave., 61021.

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 26, 2015 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 the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Richter Plumbing & More located at 402 Western Ave., Ashton, IL 61006.

Dated this 3rd day of November A.D. 2015.

Dated this 26th day of October A. D. 2015

Cathy Myers County Clerk

by Gerianne Knack, Deputy

Cathy Myers COUNTY CLERK

By Lori Miller, Deputy October 30, November 6, 13, 2015

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If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 501 NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

EDUCATION

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AIRLINE CAREERS START HERE - BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312

EDUCATION

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NEW TODAY Established Daycare looking for caring Teachers.

Teachers must have at least 2yrs of college (or a min. of 60hrs in early childhood education). Competitive pay, paid holidays and personal time and opportunities for a bonus.

Send cover letter and resume to: morrisondc@ frontier.com or Morrison Community Daycare Center, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL 61270.

Questions call 815-772-3707

HEALTH / MEDICAL

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

504

SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

RN/LPN $2500 CNA $1500 We are looking for dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our team! If you are committed to quality care, we offer: excellent starting wage; vacation; holiday pay; medical; dental; vision; 401K; advancement opportunities; and more! For an immediate interview, apply in person or at call Lynette (815) 284-3393.

Dixon

Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

504

Avonlea Cottage of Dixon RN or LPN Part Time and PRN Apply in person 503 Country Side Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044

Need to place an ad?

HEALTH / MEDICAL

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad 625-3600 284-2222

EMPLOYMENT

505

NEW TODAY Help Wanted- part time commercial cleaning in Dixon, nights. Call 815973-1041.

HVP VENDING Hiring Full Time Route Driver Sales Person Qualifications/ Requirements •High School Diploma or GED •Able to pass physical/Drug Screen •Have excellent driving record Send Resume: HVP Vending P.O. Box 382 Morrison, IL 61270 Or Apply: HVP Vending 409 East Main St, Morrison, IL. 61270 815-772-4035

EMPLOYMENT

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LOCAL MANUFACTURER Seeking 2 Positions •Experienced Machinist to run lathe •Hydraulic Trouble Shooter/ Maintenance •30-40 hrs./week Please Reply to: PO Box 400 Rock Falls IL 61071 NOW HIRING!!!

Stewart's Heating & Air Conditioning is currently seeking an experienced HVAC Technician.

Must meet the following criteria: • 3-5 years' min. experience in the HVAC field • Refrigerant Certified (Preferred) Please email resume to stewartshtg@ gmail.com or deliver to 225 N. Lincoln Ave. Dixon, IL. 61021 Part Time Maintenance position available at multi-unit apartment community.

General electrical, plumbing and construction knowledge needed. Indoor and outdoor work required.

Must be a team player, have valid driver's license/ transportation and be able to pass a background check.

Email resume to: dixonriver11@aim. com or mail to 624 Marclare St. #12, Dixon, IL. Wanted Ebay Technician 815-625-5498

EMPLOYMENT

Seasonal Fruit Packers Needed Apply in person Monday-Friday 9 am- 4 pm Blue Freedom 305 Cartwright Ave Ashton, IL SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED FROM: 11/30 - 12/20 Class A and/or B CDL & Medical Card Required Apply in Person M-F from 9am-4pm BLUE FREEDOM 305 Cartwright Ave Ashton, IL TO OUR

READERS:

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

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

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

CHILD CARE

Lic. #00062-03.

Let Sauk Valley Classifieds do the work!

It’s easy, effective and will get you results.

Call 815-625-3600 or 815-284-2222

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LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

Here Today.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

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SAUK VALLEY

ASSOCIATED Services Enterprise, LLC

Excavating Hauling •Tandem Dump Trucks •Skidsteers Guaranteed Low Rates 815-618-2717

815-989-8320

Gutter Cleaning

Basement Waterproofing

GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

Gutters

Cleaning Service

American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Advanced Cleaners Maid/Janitorial Carpet

www.advanced cleaners.biz

Handyman

Stump Removal

HANDYMAN/ GENERAL CONTRACTING Bathroom/Kitchen Rehabs, Complete Remodels, Drywall Painting, Flooring (tile, linoleum, wood, carpet) All types of home repairs.

Free Estimates Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

Dale Collin Stump Grinding Call 815-564-7892 *Free Estimates*

Tree Service

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BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674

LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Leaf clean up •House clean up •Large hauling (dirt, gravel, sand) •Gutters •Pressure washing •Snow Plowing •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Roofing PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)631-4122

www.mullerslane farm.com

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement

Roofing/Siding

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

MEISTER TREE CARE Specializing in all of your tree care needs.

Certified pesticide & herbicide applicator & line clearance tree trimming .

Storm clean up & specialty work.

Free Estimates No job too big or too small!

Licensed, Bonded Insured Safety and your satisfaction is my #1 goal!

815-994-1750

TV Repair

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

625-3600 284-2222

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Ethan Allen grandfather clock and 30”x15” antique Rathbun jeweler's wall clock. $600/ ea. Nice! Call 815732-7069.

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

FURNITURE

755

5 Drawer, glass top, Walnut Desk 32” x 42” $100 847-224-7684 5/8” Oval plate glass & copper antique coffee table. 52”x 26” Good condition $45. 815-535-3963 Blue, Hide a bed couch. $100 815-778-4812 Brand new blue recliner/lift chair, never used! $500 firm Serious inquiries only, 779245-1174.

Electric Beige Recliner Lift Chair.

Exc. Cond. $200 815-778-4812 Entertainment Center. Good cond. $30. 815-778-4812

Matching sofa & chair, blue swivel rocker. Smoke free home. Good cond. $30/ea. Or $75/ all.

815-535-3963 Oak Entertainment Center, 55”hx55”wx18”d $95. 815-625-4165

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624

Saturday 9-3pm 720 5th Ave 18.5 cu. ft. white Kenmore fridge w/ freezer on bottom, 7 ½' pre. Lit G.E. Colorado Spruce Christmas tree on rotating stand, tunks, dresser, coffeetable -matching endtables, misc. furniture.

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2015 CHEVY 1500 CREW CAB Z71 LT

Black Friday Sale!

SILVER ICE $10,000 OFF MSRP *Includes all applicable rebates.

2015 GMC Terrain SLT, AWD, V6, Sunroof, Blue.......................................... $29,900* 2015 Chevy Traverse LT AWD, White........................................ $29,000* 2015 Chevy Equinox AWD LTZ, Black......................................... $29,900* 2015 GMC Terrrain AWD SLT, Gray.......................................... $29,900* 2015 Chevy Equinox FWD LT, Gray.......................................... $25,900* 2015 Chevy Malibu LTZ, Red........... $20,900* 2015 Chevy Impala Limited, Silver.... $17,900* 2015 Chevy Cruze LT, Gray.............. $18,500* 2015 Chevy Malibu LT, Gold............ $19,900* 2015 Chevy Impala LT, Gray............ $17,900* 2015 Chevy Camaro Convertible LT RS, Red .......................................... $25,900* 2015 Chevy Cruze LTZ, Red............. $19,900* 2015 Chevy Cruze LT, Silver ............ $16,900* 2015 Chevy Impala LTZ, Red........... $28,500* 2015 Buick LaCrosse CXL, Gray ....... $27,500* 2014 Chevy Impala LTZ, Silver......... $25,900* 2014 Chevy Cruze LTZ, Red............. $15,900* 2014 Chevy Impala LT, Blue ............ $21,400* 2014 GMC Savana G-Van, White........................................ $22,500* 2013 Chevy Equinox FWD 2LT, Navigation, V6, Black......................................... $19,500* 2013 Chevy Traverse LTZ AWD, Gray.......................................... $32,900* 2013 Chevy K-1500 EXT Z71, Concord..................................... $30,900*

$

37,865*

2013 Chevy Crew Cab Z71 LT, Maroon...................................... $30,900* 2013 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab LT 4x4 Z71, Silver........................................ $32,500* 2013 Chevy Captiva LT FWD, Silver........................................ $16,900* 2012 Chevy Equinox FWD LT, with Sunroof, Red .......................................... $16,500* 2012 Chevy Equinox FWD 2LT w/ Leather , Black......................................... $18,000* 2012 Chevy Equinox FWD 1LT, Sunroof, Red .......................................... $16,500* 2012 Chevy Impala LTZ, White........................................ $14,500* 2012 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 4x4 LT Z71, Black......................................... $28,500* 2012 Chevy Equinox 2LT FWD, Leather, White........................................ $17,900* 2011 Chevy 1500 Ext. Cab LT 4x4 Z71 18K Miles, Red.................................. $28,900*

- USED VEHICLES 2012 Buick Enclave CXL FWD, Black ......................................... $22,900* 2011 Chevy Colorado Ext. Cab Z71 LT, White ......................................... $17,500* 2009 Chevy Impala LT, Silver ......................................... $10,500* 1998 GMC Sonoma Ext. Cab ZR2, Black ........................................... $6,000* *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee.

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Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

colestree service@outlook.com

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad

9 cu.ft. Kenmore commercial chest freezer. Runs & looks exc. $150.

815-564-0969.

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Winter is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel bath or kitchen!!

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Call 815-718-2997 Donnie Cole

SELL

710

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✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Snow Removal Snow Plowing

Saturday only, 8:30-3:30 28049 Woodside Drive 7 FAMILY SALE 2 older corner cabinets with glass, old bowls, crocks, lawn sweeper, lawn cart, 3 wheel bike.

LOTS of Christmas – lighted trees, wreaths, old sled. Longaberger.

HEATED GARAGE

APPLIANCES

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Morris Handyman ** 30 Years Plus ** ** Experience ** -Kitchen & Bath Remodeling -Flooring, Siding, Sewer Roding 779-861-2509

Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal

Set of collectible dolls, nicely dressed, $30 815625-6498

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Dumpster Rental

Remodeling

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Fri. & Sat., 10-6 25550 Indian Ridge Road.

(Indian Ridge Subdivision) In-home Estate/Tag Sale of Mary Lou Lindmeier Main floor and huge attached garage are full!

This sale is mostly all primitives, antiques, vintage, & collections. Some furniture, nice patio set, another full kitchen, early electric wringer washer (awesome condition), costume jewelry, 2 quality electric organs, accordian, crocks...there is just way too much to list it all.

See 100 pics, on estatesales.net for full view of homes contents. No sign in sheet for Fri. morning.

Sale assisted by Sauk Valley Estate Sales/ Services 815-590-7021

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CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

Avon Open House Craft Show & Church Bake Sale Friday & Saturday Nov. 13th & 14th 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

717 Grace Ave. Rock Falls 815-499-6973

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Clock/Watch Repair

Power Washing

www.allsafe center.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

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D & G House Cleaning & Prepping Service •Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly availability.

Home or Office •Move in or out, one time extensive deep cleaning.

Home, rental, or estate.

•One Time Special Occasion Cleaning We can work with you to achieve whatever it is you need!

Call for Free Estimate 815-718-1714 815-718-0054

Residential Painting & 15 years experience •Painting Inside & Out •Power Washing •Decks (815)973-0858 shazta@msn.com

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

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815-632-3822

Call Theresa today!

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624

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Fully Insured Free Estimates!

Storage

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Genl. Contracting

PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

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SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

Day's Furniture Repair Repairing recliners, chairs, sofas.

Repairing mechanisms , seat springs, re-gluing.

815-626-5136

815-677-7970

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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Alterations

Furniture Repair

Snowmobile & ATV Service Repair & Accessories Be Ready Before The Snow Flies!!

10576 Buell Rd. Rock Falls 815-622-9370

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FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Frank's Performance

VISIT SAUKVALLEY.COM

CALL 815-625-0955

Snowmobile Repair

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DAN'S HOME REPAIR Commercial Residential Interior & Exterior Painting Remodeling Gutter cleaning.

15 yrs. Experience Insured

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BENNY'S On The Spot Welding Service •On Site Welding •Repair Services Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Call Benny 779-245-3364

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Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

Windows

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

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

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Painting

NEW TODAY

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Farm Services

512

Licensed Daycare has openings for children, 4C's Ok, Sterling area. 815535-0588 or 815499-7216 L506966

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Air Cond./Heating

Snowmobile Repair

CHILD CARE

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Friday, November 13, 2015 • PAGE B11

FURNITURE

Go BOLD

Get SOLD Bold type

draws readers to your ad.

755

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

Older Desk.

Good cond. $50 815-778-4812

Upholstered arm chair, bold print, exc. cond. $100.

815-625-7009

761

EC 550 Water Ionizer, New in box, paid $1160, asking $500 815-7723413 Wheelchair, INVACARE TRACER X2; removable feet rest, good cond. $30 815-288-4355

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

WANT TO BUY 795

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Cat & Kitten, Gorgeous Tuxedo colors; F spayed 2yr. & M 5mo.

Momma & baby very sweet, need loving indoor home together.

815-535-7061

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

Snow Plow blade for a 1998 Chevy C1500 truck.

815-441-4659

2 Ton foldable shop crane/engine hoist, exc. cond., 815-772$200 3413

Corn/Pellet Stove Very good condition, vent pipe incl.

815-288$650 5817

For Sale: Suzuki GS 850 motorcycle, doesn't run; various Suzuki motor parts & manual; various auto parts; Johnson shop saw; Milwaukee chop saw; Central Machinery parts washer; ¼ electric motors; Sears Craftsman reciprocating saw; small tool chest; DeVil Biss 100 gal. shop compressor. *779861-3836 or 815213-0397

Free to good indoor home male cat, neutered, declawed, all shots.

815-499-9923

Three cushion couch $100, matching chair $50, brown/tan pattern. Rocker/ recliner $50, maroon. Good cond.

815-590-6144

HEALTH & FITNESS

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

762

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

Backpack & cart.

Like new. $3800 new/asking $2500.

815-772-3413

Golden Doodles ready now.

Apricot. $700$800. 563-2127307 Teacup Morki puppies, $600/ea.

3Yr old French Bull dog, male. $1,000.

815-213-0239.

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

Need to place an ad?

Want to buy roll top desk. Call 815441-4659.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 1 lb. Lead ingots 200 for $300 815772-3413 16” Scroll Saw Craftman. Model 113.236110. $80.

Call 815-973-3546 2 Andersen Windows 52 ½” T & 37 ½” W $300 Culligan Water Softener $150 815-946-3572

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061

Box #1310, C/O Sauk Valley Classifieds P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081

Advertise Your Rentals in Sauk Valley Classifieds

Call

625-3600 or 284-2222

Hiring for entry level assembly positions on 1 st and 2 nd shift.

your ad

F u l l - Ti m e Fixed Schedule- Monday thru Friday Group Insurance Benefits Va c a t i o n B e n e f i t s Attendance Incentives Retirement Benefits PNC, INC. 11 7 E . M A S O N S T R E E T POLO, IL 61064

Applications taken on-site Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CLASSIFIEDS

Towns STERLING

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS Streets 6th -11thAve., Greenridge, 19th St.

Route 75

Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

TELEGRAPH

CALL 815-625-3600 815-284-2222

To place your AD TODAY!

Knie Appliance & TV Inc./ Ashley Furniture Store has an immediate opening for a Delivery Crew Team Leader. Prior delivery experience preferred and a class ‘C’ driver’s license is required. Applicants must be neat, professional, be willing to work with people and able to lift furniture and appliances.

Other delivery positions are available as well.

Apply in person to: Knie Ap ppliance & TV Inc. 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. EOE

Rock River Gardens, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, a trusted leader in Long-Term Care since 1974, is seeking

RNs - LPNs - CNAs

Full/part-time, All Shifts Available Current IL License Required

To apply, contact Christy DeHaven, Director of Nursing 3601 16th Avenue • Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 626-0233 www.petersenhealthcare.net EOE

Part-time Registered Nurse 2nd and 3rd shift - $1000 bonus C.N.A. Positions: PT 1st shift; PT 2nd shift; PT 2nd shift PT Dietary Aid Good Samaritan Society - Prophets Riverview is accepting applications for RN’s, PT’s, and CNA’s.

Please go and apply online at www.good-sam.com.

AA/ A/E /EOE, M M//F/V F/Vet/H V /Handicap, Drug Free Workplace.

310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175

Prophhets Riverviiew

Minimum Requirements (Tax Senior and Tax Associate) - Non-profit and commercial tax background preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - CPA preferred or eligible to sit for the CPA exam - Strong analytical skills to enable effective decision-making

Customers 70

Minimum Requirements (Seasonal Tax) - 2 or 4 year Accounting, Finance or related degree - 1-2 years of tax preparation experience - Strong analytical skills to enable effective decision-making

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

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Delivery Crew Team Leader

• Tax Senior - (5 plus years of experience) • Tax Associate – (1 to 3 years of experience) • Seasonal tax help (40 hours per week January – April 2016)

EOE

GO BOLD

Jointer Planer 4 1/8. Craftsman model 149.236222. $99. Call 815-973-3546

Professional services firm in Dixon,Sterling and Princeton,IL is seeking candidates for the following positions to join the talented team of professionals:

APPLY IN PERSON OR ON-LINE AT www.pncinc.com

noticed!

63 Acrylic Lock Blocks. 8”x8”x3” still in boxes. $100 815-625-4165

Please send replies to:

For a full description of the qualifications and responsibilities, please see the website at: www.thenextpictureshow.org

Get

4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561

This position will require three to five years of combined education and work experience in the safety and environmental fields.

Leadership and excellent communication skills are required for this full-time position.

The company offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

Executive Director

• • • • • •

26” Ladies Bike.

10 speed. $25. Call 815-973-3546

Everyday Gibson 32 pc. Holiday Cardinal service complete set for 4. $50.

Call 815-946-2822

Local company is looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to fulfill its environmental and safety needs and responsibilities. This person will plan, establish, implement and maintain a variety of occupational health, safety and environmental programs. They will also develop educational and training materials for employees.

WANT TO BUY 795

The Next Picture Show is a non-profit arts center in Dixon,IL. Our goal is to nurture,develop,educate,and to foster the arts, to energize artists and patrons within the community.

The Executive Director of TNPS should be a person who has a background in the arts, as well as strong leadership, vision, fund-development, administrative and management skills.This is a full-time position, hired by and directly accountable to the board of directors.

2006 Yamaha golf cart, gas. Lots of extras, runs great.

815-994$2500.

3339.

Dewalt sawzall elec. $65. Just like new. Call 815-973-3546

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

2000W portable generator; like new $100 815-2854816

Material rial Requirements Planning Controller Con Work for a dynamic, innovative and growing World-Class automotive supplier! BorgWarner is currently accepting resumes for a Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) Controller. If you are self-motivated and are committed to continuous learning, professional growth and success, please read on…

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Chicago Tool drill press. 16 sp. $175.

Craftman rotary tool bench w/ Chicago tool grinder. Indust. grade. $200.

8 ¼ Miter saw.$50.

Milwaukee heavy sawzall. $60.

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4 motors, 3 control modules, 7 igniter's & a fast mount kit. $100 815-499-8470 after 3.

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1995 Ford Ranger 93k. mi. Runs & drives great! $3,500 obo.

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2014 Cadillac ATS Luxury Edit., silver, black leather. 4yr bumper to GM bumper warranty, 9K mi. $29,000.

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1989 Jaguar XJ6, $700/obo. Needs work. Call 815564-0297.

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1998 Toyota Camry, California car, rebuilt motor, high miles, new breaks & tires. good cond. $1400.

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2004 Maxima 49k. mi. Exc. Cond. $10k 815-441-1971 2006 Chrysler 300C AWD, 5.7 hemi, loaded, 130K mi., $10,900 815441-7500 2007 Toyota Camry, silver, 17K mi. $12,500. Call Jeff 815-631-7610.

2011 Toyota Camry LE, high mi. but in very good clean cond. Good mechanics. $8500 obo. 815-441-7673

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2001 Chrysler Town & Country LIMITED 200k. mi.

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1992 Isuzu Carry All, no rust. Runs great! $1500. 815994-3339.

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1995 Ford F150 ext. cab w/Meyers plow. 146Kmi.-11K on engine. $4500 815-535-3531.

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14ft. Flat bottom boat, wide, w/trailer. Fish finder, foot controls, trolling motor, pedestal seats. $800/obo.

815-590-6390.

2008 Ford F150 XLT 4x4, loaded, 66k. mi. $10,000 815-716-0457

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2000 Polaris 500 Turbo cooled 6x6 utility ATV w/dump bed/hitch/winch/ snowplow $4600, low hrs. 815-6316359.

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94 Buick Century Front end has damage, possible fix or for parts 160k mi. Many new parts. $625 815-289-6890

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2013 FXDB Harley Davidson, red, low miles $11,000.

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 159K mi.

Heated seats, remote starter, leather int. Very good cond. $4500.

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