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Hotel won’t open until spring Parent company’s new design prototype cited as main cause of delay

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – Construction delays continue at the site of the city’s new riverfront hotel, and the opening has been

backed up to spring.

Developer Mark Landgraf, the construction team manager, said mandatory design plan changes instituted by Holiday Inn Express & Suites’ parent company, InterContinental Hotels Group, have

changed the timeline.

“The delay is because of the enhanced designs from IHG,” Landgraf said. “We are confident we can be open April 1.”

The company requires its new and existing hotels to incorporate at least some of the new

prototype into its design. The original compliance date was April 1, but because a large number of the company’s existing properties were undergoing renovations, IHG backed off the deadline.

The Formula Blue design

marketing targets travelers who are looking for upscale hotel features without breaking the bank. As the name indicates, the decor includes many blue elements.

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LEE COUNTY

DIXON

State’s attorney arrested for DUI

Habitat to family: Welcome home

Arrest made after accident at 7:02 a.m.

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Prezli Nave looks out the front door of her family’s new home, built by Dixon Habitat for Humanity, on Sunday afternoon.

RIGHT: Kali and Sean Nave receive the keys to their new home from Chris Gehlbach, Dixon Habitat for Humanity board president.

Habitat members and the Naves’ friends and family gathered at the house Sunday afternoon to dedicate the new home – just in time for the holidays. To see more photos from the dedication, visit saukvalley.com. For more on the nonprofit’s local chapter, visit dixonhabitat.org.

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Eastland wins third title Retiring coach adds to record for championships

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

NORMAL – It was a title at least 6 years in the making.

Saturday at Redbird Arena, the Eastland volleyball team won the Class 1A state title with a 25-16, 25-16 win over Cissna Park.

“This is so special for these girls to win their first state title,” longtime coach Kristy Pierce said, “and they earned this bit by bit. They didn’t shy away from this as their goal; they wrote it down in seventh grade, and they had the confidence and put in the hard work to do it.

“We always say that you don’t win state championships, you earn them –

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and this team earned every bit of this.”

It’s Eastland’s third state title, with Pierce guiding the Cougars to backto-back championships in 2008 and 2009. Already the record-holder for number of 1A state titles with two, Pierce added her third in her final match as the Cougars’ coach.

“She went out with a bang, and she’s so deserving of it,” said Eastland assistant coach Hope Linker, who was the setter on the two previous title teams. “She’s just a legacy, and there’s no other way this group of girls was going to let her go out.”

Eastland (40-1-1) was dominant all postseason, never losing a game while taking seven consecutive matches in straight sets.

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The Eastland volleyball team celebrates the program’s third state title after a 25-16, 25-16 win over Cissna Park in the Class 1A championship match Saturday at Redbird Arena in Normal.

Much more inside All the details on the championship match, B4 Sports writer Ty Reynolds on coach’s legacy, B5

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DIXON – Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller was arrested for driving under the influence after an accident Sunday morning.

The Illinois State Police said Sacco-Miller, 48, of Dixon, was arrested after she was involved in a vehicle crash at 7:02 a.m. in the 500 block of East Fellows Street in Dixon. She was charged with driving under the influence, Anna driving under Sacco-Miller Lee County the influence with blood- state’s attorney alcohol con- charged with DUI, tent greater DUI with BAC than .08, and greater than .08, failure t o failure to reduce reduce speed speed to avoid an accident to avoid an accident.

No one was injured in the accident. According to a news release from State Police, she was traveling east on Fellows street when her vehicle struck an unattended vehicle, causing more than $1,500 in damage to each vehicle.

Sacco-Miller posted bond and was released.

Sacco-Miller, a Republican, became the county’s top prosecutor Dec. 1, 2012, after handily defeating incumbent Henry Dixon. She received nearly 60 percent of the vote.

Upon election, she was faced with the task of preparing the Rita Crundwell case for trial.

No more details were available at press time Sunday.

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POLICE Sterling Police Heaven M. Pease, 28, of Sterling; 8 a.m. Friday at East LeFevre and Eighth Avenue; expired driver’s license; released with promise to comply.

Boy, 16, of Sterling; 9:23 a.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Fourth Avenue; battery; released to parents.

Dealon J. Gonzales, 37, of Sterling; 11:53 a.m. Friday in the 200 block of West Third Street; retail theft; given notice to appear in court.

Brandon L. Abell, 27, of Tampico; 10:44 a.m. Friday at West Fifth Street and Avenue G; no insurance, improper use of a cellphone while driving; released with promise to comply.

Steven R. Jenkins, 20, of Chicago; 4:14 p.m. Friday at East Fourth Street and First Avenue; Whiteside County warrant for obstruction of justice; posted bond.

Marcus M. Robinson, 22, of Sterling; 4:14 p.m. Friday at East Fourth Street and First Avenue; driving while license suspended, possession of marijuana (between 30 and 500 grams), possession with intent to deliver; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Boy, 16, of Rock Falls; 10:06 p.m. Friday at East Fourth Street and 14th Avenue; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Matthew R. Johnson, 40, of Rock Falls; 10:48 a.m.

Saturday; Whiteside County warrant for obstruction of court order; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Marisa C. Bopes, 41, of Sterling; noon Saturday; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and was released.

Mindy S. Wade, 35, of Sterling; 7:48 p.m. Saturday at Avenue E and West Lynn Boulevard; expired license plates; released with promise to comply.

Sinda I. Martin, 26, of Polo; 8:11 p.m. Saturday at Lynn Boulevard and Freeport Road; no insurance; released with promise to comply.

Saul Munoz-Martinez, 30, of Sterling; 8:12 p.m.

Saturday at Locust and Miller Road; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.

Dixon Police David M. Burgess, 21, of Dixon; 2:15 p.m. Friday in the 600 block of Highland Avenue; Lee County warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and released.

Shane A. Hitchcock, 22, of Dixon; 4:10 a.m. Saturday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; driving while license suspended, speeding; issued citation.

Ogle County Sheriff Jesse J. Gilreath, 19, of Rockford; Friday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and released.

Chase M. Allison, 26, of Oregon; Saturday in the 500 block of Pines Road; arrested for driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Jacob R. Pfab, 18, of Stillman Valley; 10 p.m. Saturday in the 8000 block of North Kishwaukee Road; possession of a controlled substance, speeding; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Ricky Davis, 25, of Rockford; 2:48 a.m. Sunday in the 13000 block of state Route 64 East; driving under the influence, no valid driver’s license, possession of marijuana, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage; held at Ogle County Jail.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Mary Huseman, Jewel Woodson, David Contreras, and Stephanie Gray, all today.

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LEE COUNTY

Rochelle man dies in rollover er of the Jeep Wrangler, was pronounced dead at the scene on state Route 251 near Gurler Road.

The only passenger, Joshua R. McIntyre, 31, of Rochelle, was taken to Rochelle Community Hospital, and then transferred to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He has since been released.

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ROCHELLE – One man was killed, and another injured Saturday in a one-vehicle rollover crash near the Lee and Ogle county line, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.

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Department became aware of the crash after receiving a phone call about 5:23 a.m. from McIntyre, who had walked to a gas station on the south side of Rochelle to report the accident.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to the accident scene about 6 a.m., and Powell was pro-

nounced dead by the Ogle County coroner.

The sheriff’s department said the Jeep was traveling north on state Route 251 when it left the road, went airborne, and came to rest on the driver’s side.

State Police and Rochelle Fire also assisted on the scene.

The accident remains under investigation.

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“The design is contemporary, with a flashy blue color, and the tile, carpet, lighting and accents are more fashionable,” Landgraf said.

Landgraf said that, going into 2016, the Rock Falls hotel will be one of the more upscale Holiday Inns in the region, yet it will appeal to travelers on a budget.

“It won’t be so expensive so that the customers have to suffer,” he said.

Concrete and sidewalk work is ongoing, and the exterior shell should be completed in the next 2 or 3 weeks.

“We should be finished with the outside skin before the weather turns, and then the windows will be in about Dec. 1,” Landgraf said.

In August, Neil Densmore, president of Great Lakes Management Group, told the Rock Falls City Council that he thought construction could be

completed this year.

The redevelopment agreement in place between Rock Falls Hotel Group and the city has a Dec. 31 deadline.

“They will have to ask for an extension,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said.

In July, the council OK’d a new agreement with the developers that accounted for changes in the way the project would be financed.

The cost estimates for the 68-unit hotel by then had increased from $6.1 million to $7.5 million.

The developers received $1.5 million in tax credits, and borrowed an additional $190,000 from their lenders for the East Second Street project. A new corporation had to be formed because the tax credits were being used.

The city also has a financial interest in the escalating construction costs. The city brought $990,000 in economic development funding to the table, money that would be restricted to

construction.

The city’s money was to be last in, per the agreement, and it would come from enterprise funds. Had the construction costs come in under budget, the city stood to recoup the difference up to the amount pledged to the project.

“That money is paid by the city utilities, because they will be getting a large part of the payback from the project,” Blackert said.

The city’s projections were for the hotel to bring in $2.3 million over the next 10 years – $1 million in property taxes that go into the TIF District, $700,000 in hotel/motel taxes, and $600,000 in city utilities revenue.

TIF funds from riverfront development projects are being counted on to help fund the neighboring green space project, which is to include an entertainment venue, restrooms, a splash pad, skate park, and bike path.

The hotel is expected to create 20 permanent jobs.

IN BRIEF Elgin police get grant money for body cameras ELGIN (AP) – Police in Elgin could have body cameras by next summer.

Commander Ana Lalley told the (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald that Elgin police have received a $250,000 federal grant and the city will match it from drug asset forfeiture money. Lalley says the department has until September 2017 to use the money.

Elgin officers have been testing body cameras as part of a pilot project since September. Lalley says the city will request proposals and buy the cameras with hopes of having them by summer.

She says cameras will first go to officers who deal directly with the public.

Lalley says it hasn’t been decided whether all 180 officers will get a camera.

Chicago police and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office also received federal grant money.

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Among the things happening in the Sauk Valley this week: Pam Eggemeier, Sterling/ Rock Falls/Morrison:

Tax levy: The Sterling City Council will receive the city’s proposed tax levy tonight. The council will meet at 6:30 in City Hall, 212 Third Ave., on the first floor in the council chambers.

Brenden West, Dixon:

Nord extension: The City Council will vote on whether to extend the contract of Interim City Manager David Nord by 1 month at tonight’s 5:30 meeting at City Hall, 121 W. Second St. The city’s first full-fledged city manager, Cole O’Donnell, can’t begin full-time until January.

Jermaine Pigee, education:

Dixon School Board: The Dixon School Board will vote to approve the 10-year health life safety survey when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jefferson Elementary School, 800 Fourth Ave. The district could have to spend more than $21 million in order to meet building code. Almost $18 million of that would be spent at Dixon High.

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Q&A | STERLING’S TOM SLOTHOWER

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Former teacher still in tune with learning Slothower takes up trombone, aspires to play duet with son

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STERLING – Lurking beneath a rural Sterling residence is a space where Tom Slothower creates.

By day, Slothower, 82, is a retired teacher, churchgoer, husband. But every morning, he becomes something else – model car collector, Batman enthusiast, trombone player, singer.

Slothower didn’t pick up the trombone until he retired from the Morrison School District 15 years ago after what he calls “30 happy years� teaching elementary school.

Now, every morning, he enters his basement – his batcave, if you will – and works toward his ultimate goal: Playing a trombone duet with a fellow trombonist he admires: his son, Todd.

One of the things that really intrigues me about you is your trombone work.

What I did when I retired was I decided to take up the trombone. I bought a junk trombone for $100, bought a beginners book, and started ‌ I don’t like rock music. I don’t like being in taverns with people drinking and smoking. So I stayed with my singing until I took up the trombone. ‌ My son plays trombone, and I was hoping to play duets with him. But I’m never good enough [laughs].

That’s so interesting to me. A lot of times people are playing instruments from a very young age.

I was 67 when I retired, when I picked up the horn.

Do you think you’re getting to the point where maybe you’ll be able to play some duets?

Actually, several years ago ‌ there was a band playing up at the Sterling Coliseum. I went up to the director and said, “Can I try out for your band?â€? He said yeah. So I became the third trombone player, and I’ve been with them now for about 10 years.

Is there anything else about the trombone that you love?

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In a corner of the basement of Tom Slothower’s rural Sterling home, he practices his trombone and other instruments. And note the art on the far left: The former Morrison teacher says Batman is his “one vice.�

I love Tommy Dorsey a whole lot. There’s not very many who can play like him. And I just love the sound of the trombone. I should have stayed with my drums, because I was really good at that. With [the trombone], I’m self-taught.

I’m guessing in the beginning, to be selftaught, you’re really experimenting.

You just build. My wife’s a music teacher, so she’s been kind of around music her whole life. A non-music wife probably wouldn’t have tolerated it.

I’m not a music player, I don’t really know what people get out of it.

There’s the emotional satisfaction of it. When you hear an in-tune horn, it’s beautiful. It’s the beauty of music well done. When it’s not well done, that’s another story.

And then it’s the fun of being with other players. And then there’s the mental challenge, which I really covet. Because at my age, you tend to slip. ‌ What I’d like to do is way beyond what I can do.

Mentally, you’re exercising your mind?

Oh yeah. It’s challenging. You have to count, there’s math, it’s complicated. It really is.

Do you feel as though playing keeps you sharp?

Oh, yes. People ask me, “How old are you?� I say I’m 82. They say ‘You look like and act like you’re 65.’ It’s because I’m busy all the time.

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Band play, instrumental-type music, is something you’re really into.

I find it fascinating that that’s your fix.

I can’t say anything bad about it.

This here is your workshop ‌ This is where I record.

Do you spend a lot of time down here?

Yes. I get up in the morning, and this is where I exercise. After that, I play the trombone for about an hour, I practice singing for 20 minutes, and by that time, it’s 11 o’clock. Then there’s housework to be done.

It’s so funny to me to see an 82-year-old who’s also obsessed with superheroes. What’s the fascination there?

I love art. I love color. I love the blacks and blues of Batman, and I’ve just always been fascinated with him. I love the Batman movies – when Michael Keaton was Batman, he is such a neat guy.

Is he the best Batman?

I’m prejudiced because I like him [laughs].

Do you read a lot of the comics or just the movies?

Just the movies.

I’m pretty prejudiced to the Christian Bale Batman myself. Are you excited for “Batman V Superman?� That’s got to be on your radar, right?

Um ‌ Yeah! It’s funny.

Neither my wife nor I like to watch movies. Neither of us like to sit still that long. So Batman is my one vice.

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OBITUARIES Percy Vesperman MOUNT CARROLL – Percy Vesperman, 85, of Mount Carroll, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Carroll County Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Mount Carroll.

Percy was born Sept. 10, 1930, in Grant County, Wisconsin, to John and Velma (Hayes) Vesperman. Percy graduated from Fennimore High School in Wisconsin.

He married Jessie Hatfield on Dec. 30, 1953.

She preceded him in death Aug. 23, 2011.

After graduation, Percy moved to Savanna, where he worked for Savanna Ordnance Depot for 3 years. He worked for Interstate Power Company for 38 years, retiring in 1992.

He was a member of Savanna Moose Lodge 1095, Mount Carroll Lions Club for more than 50 years, and Mount Carroll Bowling Association, where he served as president for 38 years. He had served on the Mount Carroll School Board, and was a former volunteer fireman with the Mount Carroll Fire Department. He was an avid local high school sports booster for many years, and was active in many, many community projects.

Percy enjoyed golfing and watching the Atlanta Braves and his beloved Green Bay Packers. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and time spent with his friends at the coffee shop.

Percy is survived by his daughter, Pamela Howard of Sterling;

son, James Vesperman of Chipley, Florida; three grandsons, Ryan (Callista) Derrer of Sterling, Eric (Sara) Derrer of Mount Carroll, and Derik Vesperman of Orlando, Florida; stepgranddaughter, Kimberly (Tracey) Webb of Moline; four grandchildren, Mylanah, Landen, and Ellah Derrer of Sterling, and Emilee Derrer of Mount Carroll; five step-grandchildren, Bailey and Chloe Webb of Moline, and Justin, Natalie and Madalyn Limesand of Mount Carroll; two brothers, Archie Vesperman of Lancaster, Wisconsin, and Lyle Vesperman of Boscobel, Wisconsin; three sisters, Ruth (Cletus) Sisley of Lancaster, Hazel Straka of Montfort, Wisconsin, and Stella Blair of Fremont, Wisconsin; and many, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Percy also was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clarion Vesperman; and three sisters, Elsie Bryant, Bernice Moran, and Marion Welch.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home, with Donna Hoffman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Good Samaritan Society or FHN Hospice.

Visit lawjonesfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s funerals: Harriet A. Badger of Dixon, 10 a.m. memorial service at First Presbyterian Church in Dixon.

Doris L. Query of Rochelle, 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle.

Tuesday visitations: Lloyd E. Bolen of Polo, 9-10 a.m. at Polo Family Funeral Home.

Eugene “Gene” Dusing of Rockford, formerly of Dixon, 9-10 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home in Machesney Park.

Norma J. Heckman of Dixon, 10-11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Mark W. Behrens of Moline, formerly of Sterling, 4-6 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory in Moline.

Tuesday funerals: Lloyd E. Bolen of Polo, 10 a.m. graveside service at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.

Eugene “Gene” Dusing of Rockford, formerly of Dixon, 10 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home in Machesney Park.

Norma J. Heckman of Dixon, 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.

Wednesday visitations: Percy Vesperman of Mount Carroll, 4-7 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll.

Mae A. Heflin of Sterling, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Wednesday funeral: Mark W. Behrens of Moline, formerly of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Moline.

Thursday funeral: Percy Vesperman of Mount Carroll, 11 a.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll.

Eugene ‘Gene’ Dusing ROCKFORD – Eugene “Gene” Dusing, 84, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015.

Gene was born Feb. 22, 1931, in Dixon, the son of Stanley and Blanche (Green) Dusing. He served in the Army, and was part of the 11th Airborne Parachute Maintenance Quartermaster Company. He married Mary Iaria in April 1964.

She preceded him in death Nov. 30, 2002.

Gene had a career as a bank examiner for the federal government. He was a member of the American Legion. Gene had a great love for his family and a passion for collecting carnival glass and antiques.

He is survived by his children, Lee (Lynn) Dusing, Curt Dusing, and Kaye (Wade) Ohman; stepson, Michael Romeo; grandchildren, Josh Dusing, Jared Dusing, Candy (Seth) Kapral, Leah Dusing, Curtie (Jessica) Dusing II, Wade

Ohman Jr., and David (Britnee) Ohman; and step-grandchildren, Jennifer (Shannon) Schulz, and Michelle (Tavares) Moore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Johnny Dusing; daughters-in-law, Marsha Dusing and Crysann Romeo; brothers, Waynard, Marlo, and Donald “Tommy;” sister, Mable Dusing; and stepsister, Margaret Strow.

The family would like to extend very special thanks for the loving care of Nurse Jenny.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by the service at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Sunset Funeral Home, 8860 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion, 1011 S. Alpine Road, Rockford, IL 61108.

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IN BRIEF Metamora boy, 6, raises $1,400 for honor flights METAMORA (AP) – A 6-year-old Metamora student has raised $1,400 in a week to send war veterans to Washington, D.C. J.J. Murphy is a first-grader at Metamora Grade School.

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Lloyd E. Bolen POLO – Lloyd E. Bolen, 95, of Polo, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

He was born March 9, 1920, in Leaf River, the son of George and Eldora (Jacob) Bolen. On Feb. 23, 1941, in Iowa, he was united in marriage to Esther Williams. She preceded him in death in 1984.

Lloyd was a veteran of the Navy. He owned the D-X gas station in Forreston, and then farmed for more than 28 years in Adeline and Egan, until his retirement.

Lloyd and his wife enjoyed traveling, and

going to flea markets and the Chana Sale Barn.

Survivors include his daughter, Bonnie Cramer of Sterling; son, Duane (Janet) Bolen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; six grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

He was also preceded in death by a sister and five brothers.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo, followed by a graveside service at 10 a.m. at Fairmount Cemetery in Polo.

Visit polofamilyfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

Mae A. Heflin STERLING – Mae A. Heflin, 92, of Sterling, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Regency Care of Sterling.

Mae was born April 8, 1923, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Trabue and Dora (Benningfield) Shearer. She married Walter Heflin in 1938, in Cahokia, Missouri.

She was employed at Angelo’s Pizzeria in Rock Falls for 30 years.

Survivors include two daughters, Patsy Miller of Sterling, and Kay (Joel) Ramirez of Missouri; two sons, Wayne Heflin and Dale (Stephanie) Heflin, both of Ster-

ling; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Elizabeth “Dolly” Ramirez, and Laura Thompson; and two brothers, Charlie Benningfield and Leslie Benningfield.

There will be no funeral service. Family and friends will gather from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

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

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Mark W. Behrens MOLINE – Mark W. Behrens, 69, of Moline, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at his home, after a brief illness.

Mark was born Feb. 23, 1946, in Sterling, the son of Dr. Lee and Clara Louise (Wallace) Behrens. He married Mary Ann L. Jensen on May 26, 1979, at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Van Meter, Iowa.

Mark served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1972, and was retired.

He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Moline.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Brent Behrens of Moline, and Bryan Behrens of Las Vegas; daughter-inlaw, Alysa Grimes of

Las Vegas; sister, Louise (Skala) Burkholder; brother-in-law, Howard Burkholder; one nephew; and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tim (Behrens) Henderson; and brother-in-law, Larry Skala.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory in Moline. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Moline. Burial will be in National Cemetery at the Rock Island Arsenal.

A memorial has been established for Calvary Lutheran Church.

Visit esterdahl.com to send condolences.

Wanda S. Apple STERLING – Wanda Sue Graham Sublett Apple, 78, of Sterling, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Wanda was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Rose Bud, Arkansas, the daughter of James Franklin and Lulu Viola (Barger) Graham. She married Esker Sublett on May 24, 1954, in Mount Vernon, Arkansas. He preceded her in death Jan. 5, 1977.

Wanda then married James J. Apple on March 18, 1978, in Rock Falls. He died Jan. 8, 2007.

Wanda worked at General Electric in Morrison, for 29 years.

Survivors include her daughter, Debra (Karson) Crump of Rock Falls; two sons, Terry (Margie)

Sublett of Mount Vernon, Arkansas, and Phillip (Rhonda) Sublett of Dixon; two brothers, Daniel Graham and Gerry Graham, both of Rose Bud, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents, one son, four brothers, and two sisters.

The funeral will be held at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy, Arkansas. Burial will be at Bethesda Cemetery near Rose Bud. A memorial has been established to Urban Outreach, attention: Joshua and Andrea Holder.

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Second Crundwell auction starts Tuesday Bids for belt buckles, art will be accepted until Dec. 1

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DIXON – The second of two online auctions of Rita Crundwell’s assets is set to begin Tuesday at txauction. com.

The federal government is selling off Crundwell assets it spent the summer seizing and obtaining the rights to sell.

From Oct. 20 to Nov. 3, at the

same website, it sold a large portion of Crundwell’s attire – such as cowboy boots and horse show clothing.

That auction netted the government more than $47,000, all of which will we used to reimburse the city of Dixon for Crundwell’s embezzlement during her tenure as comptroller.

She stole more than $53 million, and the government has thus far returned more than $9.5 million from its collection efforts.

“The online auction, and the recently announced sealed bid process for her trophy and awards collection, are an opportunity to generate proceeds from more of her forfeited assets – albeit well short of the nearly $54 million she stole – that will add to the $9.5 million federal officials have already returned to Dixon,” Jason Wojdylo, of the U.S. Marshals Service, wrote in a news release last month.

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The second auction will primarily feature Crundwell’s belt buckle collection and artwork. Opening bid prices range between $5 (for a metal shelving unit) and $1,550 (for a Viking Stainless Steel Grill).

There are 290 lots up for bid.

Bidding will start Tuesday and close Tuesday, Dec. 1.

The government is also hosting a sealed bid auction to sell off Crundwell’s entire horse show trophy collection – of which there are more than 900 pieces. Bidding for this auction closes Nov. 30.

Wojdylo has said repeatedly that these auctions are about redeeming Dixon, the victim of the largest government embezzlement in U.S. history.

Crundwell is serving a 19-year, 7-month prison sentence.

“Trust we will continue to turn the tables on her greed and criminal ways by working hard to hold Rita Crundwell accountable by recovering monies from her belongings for the city of Dixon and its residents as the victim of her selfish, abhorrent, and criminal conduct,” he wrote in the release.

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Well-wishers hold up candles during a memorial service Sunday in Long Beach, California, for California State Long Beach student Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed at restaurant in Paris on Friday night during the terrorist attacks.

The officials also said Every night, the head a sleeper cell in France of French counterintelthen met with the attack- ligence goes to bed askers after their training and ing ‘why not today?’ the helped them to execute French security official the plan. said.

There were 24 people The Iraqi government involved in the operation, has been sharing intellithey said: 19 attackers and gence with various coalifive others in charge of tion nations since they logistics and planning. launched their airstrike The Islamic State group campaign against the claimed responsibil- Islamic State group last ity Saturday for the gun year. In September, the and bomb attacks on a Iraqi government also stadium, a concert hall announced that it was and Paris cafes that also part of an intelligencewounded 350 people, 99 sharing quartet with Rusof them seriously. Seven of sia, Iran and Syria for the the attackers blew them- purposes of undermining selves up. the militant group’s abilIraq’s Foreign Minister ity to make further battleIbrahim al-Jaafari, also field gains. told journalists in VienOne third of Iraq and na on Sunday that Iraqi Syria are now part of intelligence agencies had the self-styled caliphate obtained information that declared by the Islamic some countries would be State group last year. targeted, including France, U.S.-led coalitions in Iraq the United States and Iran, and Syria are providing and had shared the intelli- aerial support to allied gence with those countries. ground forces in both Officials in the French countries, and they are presidential palace would arming and training Iraqi not comment, and U.S. forces. The U.S. said it is officials didn’t immedi- also sending as many as ately comment when con- 50 special forces to northtacted by The AP. ern Syria.

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MILLEDGEVILLE – CGH Medical Center is turning the village’s part-time clinic into a full-time facility.

The Milledgeville Medical Center, 601 E. Old Mill St., formerly open only Tuesdays and Thursdays, now is open from 8 a.m. to noon Lynne and 1 to 5 Coffey p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday.

Staff includes Lynne Coffey, a family nurse practitioner, and Paula Beveroth, a registered nurse.

An open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday. Refreshments will be served, and local photography will be on display.

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ROCK FALLS – Area families, churches and groups are invited to pack shoeboxes with gifts for needy children around the world, as part of Samaritan’s Purse’s annual Operation Christmas Child.

Here’s how it works: Take an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox, choose the sex and age of the child for whom you want to pack (2 to 4, 5 to 9, or 10 to 14) and fill it with age-appropriate items such as toys, school supplies and hygiene products.

If you want to, wrap it in colorful paper (do the lid and the box separately,) and drop it off at the local collection site.

This year, that’s Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Road, which will be collecting the boxes today through next Monday, from noon to 2 p.m. through Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, and 10 a.m. to noon next Monday.

Those who agree to pay the shipping expenses for their boxes actually can track where they end up.

There’s also an online option for those who prefer to do their packing in the virtual world: Go to samaritanspurse. org, “pack” toys and gifts in a shoebox, and include a personal message, if you like.

These boxes, too, can be tracked online.

Organizers of the international Christian charity hope to collect enough shoebox gifts this year to reach more than 11 million impoverished children worldwide.

Since the program was launched in 1993, more than 120 million children in more than 150 countries and territories have gotten a shoebox, via plane, train, ship and even elephant, Samaritan’s Purse said.

Call Harvest Time at 815-626-1234 for more information on the local effort, or to volunteer to help.

Go to smaritanspurse. org to donate, for other drop-off sites (there’s also one in Clinton, Iowa), or more information on the charity.

The added space and processing improvements will create 118 jobs at the plant, which is at 1001 S. Main St. in Rochelle.

The state grant is specifically for an estimated $3.5 million in road work on South Main Street that is part of the expansion plans. The work area will be between Veterans Parkway and Steam Plant Road.

City officials expect construction to begin in

2017 or 2018.

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti visited the plant Friday, the day IDOT made the grant announcement.

The IDOT Economic Development Program gives local governments up to a 50 percent matching grant for roadwork that provides access to new or expanding industrial or tourism development projects.

IN BRIEF Rochelle gets $1.7 million development grant ROCHELLE – The city has received a $1.7 million economic development grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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BAGHDAD (AP) — Senior Iraqi intelligence officials warned coalition countries of imminent assaults by the Islamic State group just one day before last week’s deadly attacks in Paris killed 129 people, The Associated Press has learned.

Iraqi intelligence sent a dispatch saying the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, had ordered an attack on coalition countries fighting against them in Iraq and Syria, as well as on Iran and Russia, “through bombings or assassinations or hostage taking in the coming days.”

The dispatch said the Iraqis had no specific details on when or where the attack would take place, and a senior French security official told the AP that French intelligence gets this kind of communication “all the time” and “every day.”

However, six senior Iraqi officials corroborated the information in the dispatch, a copy of which was obtained by the AP, and four of these intelligence officials said they also warned France specifically of a potential attack.

Two officials told the AP that France was warned beforehand of details that French authorities have yet to make public.

Among them: that the Paris attacks appear to have been planned in Raqqa, Syria – the Islamic State’s de-facto capital – where the attackers were trained specifically for this operation and with the intention of sending them to France.

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GOPers’ claims only tenuously linked to reality Time after time, candidates get their facts wrong

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EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 2005

From our archives: No such thing as free lunch, or energy Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in Sauk Valley Media Nov. 15-17, 2005.

What we thought: 10 years ago As Evans shepherds his bill through Congress, we will watch with interest to see which portions, if any, are enacted into law. – Nov. 16, 2005

One lawmaker’s energy proposal

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.S. Rep. Lane Evans came to the Sauk Valley this week to promote his solution to the home heating crisis expected this winter.

We sympathize with his goal of helping lowincome Americans to pay their winter heating bills, but we wish Rep. Evans could have dispensed with the tired rhetoric he is prone to trot out at such news conferences.

“It’s still pretty bad that in this country, the wealthiest country in the world, people freeze to death,” Evans, a Rock Island Democrat, is quoted as saying.

Yes, it is pretty bad, even tragic, that such things occur. It begs the question: Why hasn’t Rep. Evans, whose career in Congress spans nearly 23 years, succeeded in putting an end to this shameful situation about which he remarked during his press conference in Rock Falls? With winter knocking at the door, we’re not sure Evans’ rhetorical excesses will do much for shivering Americans who need help right now.

Evans has given his proposal, HB 3936, the Federal Response to Energy Emergencies, an interesting acronym: the FREE Act. There is no such thing as a free lunch, or free energy, but the acronym seems to suggest getting something for nothing.

Evans’ proposal would put forth federal restrictions on and criminal punishments for energy price-gouging. It also

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U.S. Rep. Lane Evans, D-Rock Island, speaks at a news conference in 2002. In November 2005, Evans called on Congress to pass his FREE Act to deal with the home heating crisis. An SVM editorial pointed out on Nov. 16, 2005, that there is no such thing as a free lunch, or free energy. would require a portion of price-gouging fines to be put toward the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. We oppose price-gouging (Illinois already has a law against it), and we support increased funding for LIHEAP, which will need more money to handle the additional requests for heating assistance prompted by rising energy prices.

Congress can and should funnel more money into LIHEAP through the regular appropriation process. ...

Evans also wants federal agencies to gather information on the impact of oil supply disruptions on the nation’s energy supply system and about what’s being done to protect the system from terrorist attacks, supply disruptions and natural disasters. These points seem reasonable and prudent.

Illinois State Police announced a big traffic enforcement blitz the other day. On major roadways in the area, including Interstate 88, troopers will be concentrating on making arrests for speeding, failure to use seat belts, and drugand alcohol-related offenses.

Police said this extra effort will conclude Dec. 11. We think this is a bit too early. If the concentrated enforcement extends past Dec. 15, troopers might be in for a speeding ticket bonanza on the Interstate 88 tollway and freeway that passes through the Sauk Valley.

Why? That’s when a 5-month, 30-mile Illinois State Toll Highway Authority road repaving project finally will be finished, and with it the end of the laborious 45-mph speed limit imposed on various stretches of roadway during the project. With traffic limited to one lane in the construction zone, that has made it even worse for drivers in a hurry.

On a roadway notorious for high-speed traffic, 45 miles per hour is almost like standing still. Motorists accustomed to zooming along faster than the 65-mph posted speed limit have been chomping at the bit since construction started in July. The slower speeds have meant extra travel time, with estimates ranging from 15 to 25 minutes. ...

We are concerned that

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drivers on the newly repaved I-88 will ignore how speeding endangers themselves and other motorists. ...

We encourage law enforcement leaders to use this time to organize another traffic enforcement blitz on I-88 once the 45-mph speed limit ends. – Nov. 15, 2005

Time to retire Chief Illiniwek The Chief Illiniwek tradition began in 1926 at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

Created as a manifestation of university pride, the mascot over time has become offensive to Native Americans. After 79 years, we think it is time for Chief Illiniwek to be retired. ...

If the U of I wants to host postseason tournaments or have its teams participate in championship events, Chief Illiniwek has to go.

“Despite good intentions and best efforts, the stereotyping of Native Americans into narrow images is an undeniable consequence of choosing such names and symbols,” said Barnard Franklin, an NCAA spokesman.

The mascot became controversial in recent years after Native Americans spoke up against it. Some U of I students, alums and fans didn’t agree with protests then nor do they agree with the NCAA ruling now.

The mascot, they say, honors Native Americans. They mean no harm. They’re just having some fun.

We beg to differ. Our society has treated Native Americans unjustly for too long.

We’re improving, but the damage is done. When Native Americans point out an injustice, we have an obligation to hear them out and do something about it.

– Nov. 17, 2005

WASHINGTON – Whew!

We can now get on with our real lives, having been given a brief hiatus from the Mogul and Eli shows.

But first, let’s ponder some of the weird stuff spouted

by Republican presidential candidates.

This being the season of giving thanks, thankfully we have 5 weeks before we see Donald Trump and Ben Carson on the debate stage again. With our tax money now providing both men aroundthe-clock Secret Service protection (the SS codenamed Trump “mogul” and gave a biblical name to the publicly uber-religious Carson), it’s time to consider all the bafflegab.

It is not possible, no matter what Trump argues, to send 11 million undocumented people back to their countries of origin.

We don’t have a Gestapo to round them up. We don’t have enough airplanes. We couldn’t take care of the children left behind. Our economy would plummet.

For Trump to keep insisting we have no choice is nonsense; his constant spittle on this issue is annoying.

It is not possible to get rid of the IRS and ensure fair play and compliance on taxes, no matter what Ted Cruz says. It is neither feasible nor politically possible to ensure fairness with a three-page tax code, no matter what Carly Fiorina says. She won’t even supply details.

No matter what Marco Rubio says, welders do not make more than philosophers. The median wage for philosophy teachers is $63,630; welders make a median wage of $37,420, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Carson is simply wrong to say a rise in the minimum wage always leads to a decrease in jobs.

Sometimes it does, but not always, and other economic factors are often to blame.

And we’re puzzled when he claims 80 percent of black teens don’t have jobs because “wages are too high.”

Ann McFeatters has covered the White House and national politics since 1986.

Contact her at amcfeatters@nationalpress.com.

statistics will be out next month.

On foreign policy, we have no idea what any of the Republican candidates are talking about.

Carson insisted we must destroy the “ISIS caliphate” in Iraq and take over the oil field near Anbar province because it will be “easy.” Trump says after many lives lost and $2 trillion spent in the longest war in U.S. history, we must stay away Donald from the Trump Middle East His plan to and let Rusdeport 11 million illegal sian Presiimmigrants to dent Vladitheir countries m i r Putin of origin destroy ISIS is simply in Syria. impossible, columnist Ann Fiorina says McFeatters she knows writes.

Putin and he’s a bad guy we shouldn’t talk to but that she didn’t meet him in a Green Room (TV talk show holding room) as Trump did. But earlier she said she met Putin once in what she called a Green Room setting. Bush says we must be the military leader of the world but not its policeman.

EVERY GOP candidate wants to cut taxes for the rich, arguing the rich will then create jobs. Inequality in America is increasing, but not because taxes on the rich are too high. The rich have more money than ever, and they have been hoarding their money, not creating jobs.

CEOs make 300 times more than workers on average and but purposefully have decided to make current employees work harder for static salaries, not hire back workers they laid off.

Many of the commercials during Fox business channel’s debate were previews for apocalyptic movies. Let’s go see them and maybe the next GOP debates won’t seem so TRUMP IS JUST alarm- preposterous. ingly goofy when he insists that if a family of four gets a mandated salary Illinois increase to $31,000 a year minus taxes for a 40-hour Budget work week, the United Stalemate States will no longer be the world’s top economic power. More poor people will keep us on top?

When Jeb Bush, Rubio and Fiorina say more businesses are closing than are being started, they are using old data. without a state budget The government’s Busifor the fiscal year that ness Dynamics Statistics started July 1. suggest that has not been true for several years. New

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Husband’s last call from strip club upsets wife Dear Abby, My husband works as a bouncer at a strip club. I was OK with it at first, but then he started making friends with the dancers and waitresses.

They exchange phone numbers, and he talks to some of them late at night when I’m sleeping.

I get upset and jealous that these women are getting his time. It causes fights.

What should I do?

– Wife of a Texas Bouncer Dear Wife, Is your husband placing these calls, or are the women calling him? Tell him you feel they are a threat to your marriage and ask why the calls

However, because the timing of these calls bothers you, ask him whether he would have them call before work rather than afterward when you would like him in bed with you.

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

happen after you have gone to bed.

It’s possible the conversations are innocent.

The women might relate to him because his job makes them feel “safe” with him. Many co-workers converse after work.

Because a woman works in a strip club doesn’t mean she’s a predator.

Dear Abby, I host holiday dinners and always invite my husband’s side of the family as well as mine.

Each time, my brother’s wife, “Arlene,” asks if my husband’s family will be there, and says if they are, they won’t attend. They are the only ones who don’t show up; all the rest of my family does.

When I asked Arlene if she has a problem with my husband’s side of the family, she said no, she

just feels we don’t pay as much attention to her when there is “so much family.”

I have tried having separate dinners, but as the years have passed, it has gotten harder to cook two Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter dinners on separate days.

After 30 years of this, I’m tired of having my feelings hurt and trying to please my brother and his wife. How am I supposed to respond when she texts me telling me that if it’s just our family, they’ll attend?

–Tired of it in Iowa Dear Tired, You are too kind. I wish you had asked this question 30 years ago

because, if you had, I could have spared you a lot of grief. The next time your self-centered sisterin-law pulls that stunt, send her a text saying, “Sorry you can’t make it. We’ll miss you!” Then add a smiling emoji.

Dear Abby, My daughter sent out save-the-date cards for her wedding next year.

Many of our family members live out of state and abroad.

Save-the-date cards were also sent to my co-workers. When the wedding happens, I will have been gone from that company for 3 months.

Does sending the card obligate us to invite people who will then be my

former co-workers?

– Unsure in Fort Lauderdal Dear Unsure, Yes. If you don’t send an invitation or an explanation, your former co-workers might feel they were asked to save the date not because they were considered friends, but that it was a bid for more gifts for your daughter. And they wouldn’t be wrong.

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

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Tuesday, Nov. 17 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Late clinics for family case management, WIC, and immunizations, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

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

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

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, Kroger, 2301 Locust St., Sterling, 815-6263467.

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

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

La Leche League, 10 a.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., No. 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

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

Veterans employment representative, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

American Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., BorgWarner, 1350 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Lunch and Learn program, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon. 815-288-4673.

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

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

Sterling Rotary Club, noon1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

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

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

Lunch and Learn, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815288-4673.

Caregivers Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Franklin Street Room, Polo Area Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St., Polo.

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

Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees, 2 p.m., 502 Woodburn Ave., Sterling.

Bureau Valley Area Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group, 2:30 p.m., Perry Memorial Hospital chapel, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-876-4482.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 88, 2:30 p.m., VFW Post 540, state Route 38, Dixon.

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

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

Dixon TOPS IL617 meeting, 5 p.m., Eells meeting room, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 221 W. Third St., Dixon, 815-288-1328.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 5:307:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

Mothers’ Breast-feeding Group, 6 p.m., lower level conference room, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave., E., Princeton, 815-876-2282.

Parents and Grandparents Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-990-7066 or 815-625-2634.

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

Sauk Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, 815-251-1441.

Group Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 326 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-5900822.

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

Stroke Support Group, 6:30 p.m., White Oak classroom, Perry Memorial Hospital, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-8764449.

Big Bureau Creek Watershed, 7 p.m., U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center meeting room, 312 E. Backbone Road, Princeton, 815-875-8732, ext. 3.

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., Fulton, 563-2437621 before noon.

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

Carroll County Democrats, 7 p.m., York Township Library, 1225 West St., Thomson, 815244-8975.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m., 1409 Eighth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-946-4340.

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

Al-Anon-Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Wednesday, Nov. 18 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815284-3371.

WIC, nutritional, educational, and coupon pick-up, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

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

Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-288-6563.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., women’s group; noon; 3:30 p.m.; 7 p.m., Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013 or 800-782-1584.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815-5642145.

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Sullivan’s Grocery, 300 N. Madison St., 815-6222800.

Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River

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

Whiteside County Health Department Free blood pressure clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-772-4213.

Blood pressure check, 10:3011:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.

-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

Lunch and Learn, noon, The Post House, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Mercy Nursing Free blood pressure clinic, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Countryside Manor, 625 Countryside Lane, Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Free blood pressure clinic, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W.

Market St., Mount Carroll.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815625-0333.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

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

“To Vaccinate or Not Vaccinate: A Cost-Benefit Analysis Seminar,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., conference room, Sterling Public Library, 102 W. Third St. The Kick-It Ticket Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., basement, Fellows Street door, The Worship Center, 403 N. Ottawa Ave., Dixon, 815-677-9694.

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815625-0333.

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

“Holiday Help for the Griever” program, 6:30 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon. Reservations: 815-288-4673.

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

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

Dixon Area Detachment Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., VFW, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, }7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin.

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

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

Letters must be received by 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Luann by Greg Evans Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis Rose is Rose by Pat Brady and Don Wimmer

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

Soup To Nutz by Rick Stromoski

Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

Give opponents their desserts

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Joss Whedon, who is perhaps best known as the creator of the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” said, “Absolutely eat dessert first. The thing that you want to do the most, do that.”

At the bridge table, sometimes you need to give your opponents their just des(s) erts earlier rather than later.

In this deal, how can South make four spades after ruffing West’s opening lead of the club ace?

The auction could have gone many ways. And if the vulnerability had been different, surely East-West would have gone on to five clubs, which would probably have failed by one trick. (Note that North would have done best to lead a trump, trying to cut

down the other side’s ruffs.)

First, South realizes that if trumps are 4-1 or 5-0, he has no chance.

Second, he sees that he needs to establish his diamond suit; but he knows

from the auction that the suit is splitting 5-0.

How can he keep trump control and set up the diamonds?

If you need to gain tricks from a side suit, it is usually right to play on that suit first, and this deal is no exception.

But as South knows East is void, he must lead a low diamond at trick two.

East ruffs and returns a club, but South trumps that, ruffs a diamond high in the dummy, draws trumps ending in his hand, cashes the diamond ace, and leads the diamond jack.

Declarer loses only one diamond, one diamond ruff and the heart ace.

Finally, note that if West had started with three trumps and at least four clubs, the contract was unmakable. © 2015 UFS

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MOVIES

‘Star Wars’ not the only force to be reckoned with There’ll be other holiday treats on the big screen Tribune News Service

Just weeks before it returns from a galaxy far, far away, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is the clear leader of the pack among this year’s holiday releases.

But if the trailers for other top contenders are truthful, it won’t be the only interesting, inspiring, delightful gift of the season.

legacy 30 years after “The Return of the Jedi,” and is 100 percent George Lucas-free. Danger, thrills, epic action, gorgeous alien suns, redesigned light sabers and Han friggin’ Solo’s Millennium Falcon outracing squadrons of speedscreaming TIE fighters.

The trailers alone, looking like they were made in the world’s coolest editing suite, dynamite the roof of your mind.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Opens: Dec. 18 Directed by: J.J. Abrams (“Mission: Impossible III,” “Star Trek”) Starring: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and a posse of newcomers What to expect: A skyhigh rejuvenation of a beloved pop culture classic. It picks up the

“The Big Short” Opens: Dec. 18 Directed by: Adam McKay (“Anchorman”).

Starring: Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling What to expect: A funny, cynical rollercoaster of greed and Wall Street corruption, in which McKay moves from his lowbrow comedy roots to a dramatic heavy-hitter. Carell plays a real-life stock specialist who made zillions betting against greedy banks during the collapse. The

Monday, Nov. 16 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beginning Euchre, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Reservations: 815-622-9230 or 828-461-7979 Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens and 6:30

film, based on a nonfiction bestseller, has become a surprise entry in Hollywood’s awards season. Carell’s eccentric performance has Paramount pushing him for a second consecutive best actor nomination following last year’s true-life thriller “Foxcatcher.”

“Joy” Opens: Dec. 25 Directed by: David O. Russell (“Three Kings,” “American Hustle,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “The Fighter”) Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper What to expect: Intimate drama that also pokes you in the ribs.

Russell’s first womancentered film is loosely based on the life of entrepreneur Joy Mangano, who overcomes bluecollar hard times, invents the Miracle Mop, earns a fortune, and struggles to retain her family connections. With the formidable starring trio of his last

two hit dramedies, this promises the thematic heft of “Erin Brockovich” and “Mildred Pierce” told through Russell’s manic style. Any film that features the enchanting Lawrence pumping a shotgun is sure to hit its bull’s-eye.

“The Hateful Eight” Opens: Jan. 8 Directed by: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leigh What to expect: A bloody, tongue-in-cheek twist on Western classics. While traveling to the gallows with a handcuffed prisoner – a brassy woman reputedly much deadlier than she looks – a bounty hunter stops at a snowbound Wyoming stagecoach station. Who of the six secretive characters inside could be her accomplices? The setup echoes the false identities and blood-spattered dialogue of “Reservoir Dogs.” Get ready for

the signature Tarantino pokes and winks to action film tropes. Who else can make Mexican standoffs so brutally anxious, brutally droll and brutally brutal?

probes of serious questions make him one of the most imaginative and idiosyncratic moviemakers around.

“Anomalisa” Opens: Dec. 30 Directed by: Charlie Kaufman (writer of “Being John Malkovich,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”) and stop-motion specialist Duke Johnson Starring: Voices of David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh What to expect: A study of human nature, with puppets. Kaufman’s brilliant mind trips are tragicomic explorations of life’s bedrock issues. This animated reality bender follows a depressed author flying to Cincinnati for a speaking assignment. There the introvert meets a baked-goods sales rep who might (or might not) be his true love.

Kaufman’s dark, funny

“The Revenant” Opens: Jan. 8 Directed by: Alejandro González Iñárritu (“Birdman”).

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy What to expect: A harrowing survival story.

DiCaprio plays an expert frontier guide in the 1820s who is attacked by a bear. Abandoned near death by two fur trappers, he goes 300 miles in the winter wilderness for vengeance. Based on a real incident turned into a western classic novel, the film is a revenge saga of biblical scope. Shot on virtually inaccessible locations only in natural light by Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, it promises to be the most visually stunning film in recent memory.

previous business day.

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

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

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

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

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

Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-2883557. No computers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Student leader: There’s unity, too Ex-police chief Body president at ease with job was target of racist incident in pot industry COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – When Payton Head ran as a gay, black man for student president at the University of Missouri – a school now known for one student’s hunger strike and other protests against the administration’s handling of racial bias and hostility on campus – he promised to “ignite Mizzou.”

“We’ve definitely done that,” Head, a 21-yearold senior from Chicago who is studying political science and international studies, told The Associated Press.

Recent racist incidents, including one directed at Head, and the perceived lack of response by administrators led to the hunger strike and a threatened boycott by the football team. Tensions seething at the school culminated early last week with the resignations of University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe and Columbia campus Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin.

But despite the turmoil, Head is challenging a narrative that has come to define the university as a hotbed of hate and racism.

“The actions of a few members of our community don’t speak for the majority,” Head said.

“The problem is when we have an administration, we have leadership who continues to send signals to these students that this kind of behavior will be tolerated on this campus.”

That “allows these incidents to keep occurring,” he said.

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A member of the black student protest group Concerned Student 1950 gestures while addressing a crowd Nov. 9 after the announcement that University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe would resign, at the university in Columbia, Missouri. experiences with racism and students want an But Head added that during his time at the inclusive campus,” Head he’s also received “amazuniversity, most recently told reporters Nov. 8 ing” support from stuin September. near the campsite of the dents, with some thankHe faced a turning point Concerned Student 1950 ing him when they see his sophomore year, group, where he joined him on campus. when he said men in a members in calling for Head, whose term ends pickup truck yelled racial Wolfe to step down. Wolfe in January, said it’s been slurs at him repeatedly as resigned the next day. frustrating at times. He he was walking to a party.

Head, who also has said he’s tried to convey He said that was the first joined those students in to administrators for a time he dealt with “bla- protests and marches, has year that black students, tant racism.” been both denounced and disabled students and “It broke my heart, praised for how he has many others deal with because I was really try- handled a difficult year. discrimination regularly. ing to find my place at He said he’s received He said his first meetMizzou,” Head said. hate mail and death ing with Wolfe didn’t He said the event shook threats recently, mostly in come until Nov. 6, days him so much that he con- response to his criticism of before students were sidered transferring to a the administration. to pick a successor for historically black college He’s also gotten blow- Head. The elections were that had offered him a full back after posting on rescheduled for this week ride. Instead, he stayed social media Nov. 10 because of the upheaval – motivated to push for about what police later on campus. change and social justice said were unconfirmed With new administrathrough student govern- reports of Ku Klux Klan tors in place, Head has ment. members on campus in said tension likely will He ran for Missouri Stu- the wake of anonymous only heighten as some dents Association presi- threats to students this who might not have perdent the next year. Head past week, including a ceived racial issues on said he had been told he threat from one user to campus grapple with wouldn’t win because he’s “shoot every black person what has occurred. black and at the time was I see.” University of MisAt the same time, Head not a member of a fraterni- souri police Maj. Brian described the campus as ty. To his surprise, he was Weimer said that day that “more united now than elected in what turned out there was no evidence ever.” to be a record-setting elec- that KKK members were Racism “does exist; it’s tion for voter turnout. found in the area. Head here,” Head said. “But “Students want change, has since apologized. also there is love.”

WASHINGTON (AP) – A former chief of the U.S. Capitol Police says he’s comfortable in his new role as security chief for one of the nation’s leading medical-marijuana growers.

The Washington Post reported that after 46 years in law enforcement, Terrance Gainer now protects marijuana instead of confiscating it.

He heads security operations for Chicagobased Green Thumb Industries, one of the companies vying for a license to grow medical marijuana in Maryland.

The company has proposed a growing facility near the western Maryland city of Hagerstown.

“This wasn’t something I thought I’d be doing late in my career,” said Gainer, 68. “But I did my homework on medical marijuana, and I said, ‘If elected officials decided to legalize these [operations], then I know how to secure them.’

Gainer was director of the Illinois State Police before moving to Washington in 1998. He was second-in-command to the Metropolitan Police Department before becoming chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in 2002. He served as sergeant-at-arms of the U.S. Senate from 2007 until last year.

Gainer lives in Annapolis, where he runs a security-consulting business.

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opportunities in cannabis security from old associates, including Robert White, a former D.C. deputy police chief who is now police chief in Denver, where recreational pot is legal.

Eventually, Gainer got a call from Mike McClain, an old college friend and former Illinois state legislator. McClain had helped Green Thumb launch in Chicago, and he suggested Gainer work with it to develop security measures.

“It became pretty clear to me that sophisticated people were involved with GTI and that they had a medical community behind them,” Gainer said.

Gainer said he has never used marijuana and doesn’t have a prescription for it, but he is comfortable with the concept.

“I think medical cannabis has some wonderful benefits,” he said.

“And I’ve talked to family members where it has made a difference in their lives.”

Green Thumb has applied for a license to build an indoor cultivation facility and grow marijuana on the site it purchased in Hagerstown, about 70 miles northwest of the nation’s capital. The company says it could build the 75,000-square-foot facility on the city’s rural outskirts and begin growing within 6 months of getting a license.

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Skyhawks 33rd at National Meet The Sauk Valley women’s cross country team placed 33rd out of 42 teams at the NJCAA National meet on Saturday in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Mercedes Sanchez, a Sterling graduate, led the way with a 31st-place finish in 19:30. Other Sauk Valley runners were Bailie Smith (124th, 21:16), Haylee Altenburg (186th, 22:16), Rebecca Arnolts (201st, 22:40), Santana Estrada (217th, 23:06), Paige Reynolds (245th, 24:45) and Marisella Herrera (251st, 24:57).

Two Sauk men raced in the meet. Peter DeLaFuente placed 158th in 29:02, and Scott Heath was 247th in 30:50.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Sauk Valley crushes Daley Jasmine Kirksey paced a balanced attack with 21 points to lead the Skyhawks to a 96-27 victory against Richard J. Daley College on Saturday in Chicago.

Also for the Skyhawks (2-0), Shaquita Lee had 17 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, Kayleen Terrock had 14 points and 11 boards, and Morgan Dean added 14 points and six rebounds.

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Skyhawks grab road victory Sean Chislom scored 18 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had four steals to lead Sauk Valley to a 68-59 victory against Richard J. Daley College on Saturday in Chicago.

Also for the Skyhawks (4-0), Malcolm Mabry had 14 points and 10 boards, Isaiah Box had 12 points, and Devin Johnson (nine) and Lawrence Lemon (seven) combined for 16 rebounds.

Thorne leads Illini to comeback win Center Mike Thorne Jr. scored 21 points as Illinois rallied from a 14-point deficit in the second half to defeat North Dakota State 80-74 on Sunday in Springfield.

Thorne scored 13 points in the second half, and Illini freshman Jalen ColemanLands sparked Illinois on a 9-0 run to get back into the game. Coleman-Lands finished with 15 points. Illinois (1-1) trailed by 14 points in both halves.

Paul Miller scored 19 points to lead North Dakota State (1-1).

North Dakota State trailed for only 17 seconds in the first half and remained in the lead until Thorne converted a 3-point play for a 60-57 advantage for the Illini with 5:39 left.

Today Girls basketball 5:30 p.m.

• Morrison tournament, AFC vs. Galva 6:30 p.m.

• Princeton tournament, Bureau Valley vs. LaMoille 7:15 p.m.

• Dixon at Sherrard • Rock Falls at Newman • Sterling at Stillman Valley

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Sterling’s Kerry Mullen (right) celebrates Saturday with Dixon freshman Katie Drezen after the 50-yard freestyle at the Byron Sectional. Mullen won the race to advance to state, while Drezen ended up swimming anchor for Byron’s state qualifying 200-yard freestyle relay.

Last from the start Dixon’s Drezen sizzles as relay anchor; Two Warriors advance

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Nico Rosberg won Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, leading from start to finish to beat Mercedes teammate and already-crowned season champion Lewis Hamilton.

Rosberg started from pole and won his second consecutive race – his fifth victory of the season – to clinch second place in the season standings.

NASCAR race runs late after rain delay The NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Phoenix did not finish in time for SVM’s print deadline. The race was delayed 6 hours, 42 minutes because of rain.

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• Morrison tournament, Erie vs. Polo 7 p.m.

• Morrison tournament, Morrison vs. West Carroll 7:15 p.m.

• Sterling at Dixon • Stillman at Rock Falls • Newman at Sherrard 7:30 p.m.

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BYRON – By the time the girls swimming season began, Byron co-op coach Julia Rudzinski had already made up her mind about who would be anchoring the Tigers sprint relay.

Katie Drezen, a Dixon freshman, made it an easy choice once Rudzinski saw her swim, and it turned out to be the right decision after Drezen came up huge for her team on Saturday during the Byron Sectional.

“I knew right away that she’d be the one,” Rudzinski said. “She’s just built like a sprinter.”

Drezen closed out the 200-yard freestyle relay in dominant fashion, holding off Rockford Boylan for first place and a trip to next weekend’s state meet with a time of 1:42.99. Drezen swam with Kylie Shaw, Kaylee Rice and Gretchen Bushman, making it an all-Dixon relay.

Bushman swam an inspired third leg and handed the reins over to Drezen with a lead of .29 seconds, and that’s all the freshman needed. Drezen swam her anchor leg in 24.51 – the fastest 50 time of the meet – and touched the wall in first as the crowd stood and cheered for the host team.

“I like that feeling of being the last one on the blocks with a chance to win,” Drezen said. “I was pretty nervous at first, being my first sectional, but I’ve had big meets before in club so I calmed down. I never want to get out of the pool with regrets, so I give it everything I have.”

Bushman, who watched Drezen’s swim behind the blocks, knew they were headed to state once she summoned the courage to look up and watch the freshman swim.

“At first I didn’t want to watch,” said Bushman, who added a fourth-place finish in the 100 butterfly. “I was nervous because it was so close, but once I saw her I knew she wasn’t going to give

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Sterling swimmers cheer on their teammate Kerry Mullen during Saturday’s Byron Sectional.

State meet When: 3:30 p.m., Friday (prelims). Noon, Saturday (finals) Where: New Trier High School

State qualifiers Sterling: Kerry Mullen (50, 100 freestyles); Kallie Zuidema (Diving) Byron co-op: 200 freestyle relay (Kylie Shaw, Kaylee Rice, Gretchen Bushman, Katie Drezen) up the lead.”

That Byron co-op relay will be joined by Sterling’s Kerry Mullen and Kallie Zuidema at New Trier High School for state. Mullen earned state berths in the 50 and 100 freestyles after winning both races.

Mullen had to beat Drezen to capture the 50 title, and later held off Boylan’s Olivia Corcoran to win the 100. Mullen broke 25 seconds (24.88) for the first time this season in the 50, and added a time of 55.60 in the 100.

Mullen and Drezen train together during club season with the Sterling Stingrays, and the two young sprinters made for an exciting race. Drezen was right

behind with a 25.14.

“I was definitely aiming to go under 25 [seconds],” Mullen said. “I knew that I’d have to be around there to have a shot. It was a close race. I had an eye on Katie at the end.”

Zuidema advanced to state by posting an 11-dive pool-record score of 430.35. The junior broke the record set in 2008 by Sterling diving coach Mary Sue LeMay (425.95). Zuidema wanted a score in the 400s, and came up with a complicated dive schedule to give her that opportunity, and she came through.

“There’s a couple different dives we’ve put in,” she said. “But a lot of it is making sure I’m consistent with each one, tightening up all my dives. I’m really happy with that score.”

Belvidere North won the team title with 239 points. Byron co-op (155) was fourth, Sterling (107) was seventh, and Morrison (28) took 11th in the 13-team sectional.

The Fillies were led by Nicole Hess’ fifth-place finish in the 200 freestyle (2:09.99).

Elise Pasley added a 15th and 16th finish in the 50 and 100 freestyles, respectively to pace Newman. The Comets didn’t score as a team.

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CHICAGO – Patrick Kane scored and had an assist in Chicago’s quick three-goal outburst in the second period, and the Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 Sunday night.

Rookie Artemi Panarin and Marian Hossa also scored in the Blackhawks’ 1:55 blitz in the second to help lift Chicago to its second win in two nights and third win its last four contests.

Jonathan Toews added an empty-netter with 37.4 seconds left Kane, who took over the NHL lead in goals (13) and points (28) has scored a goal in seven consecutive games and a point in 13 straight.

He has 10 goals and 12 assists during his run to the top of the NHL scoring list.

Chicago backup Scott AP Darling made 25 saves The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane scores a goal past in his fourth start.

David Jones scored for Flames goalie Karri Ramo during Sunday’s game Calgary. in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-1.

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1A QUARTERFINALS | STARK COUNTY 35, POLO 17

SCOREBOARD Saturday’s results CLASS 1A Upper bracket • No. 1 Stark County (12-0) 35, No. 4 Polo (11-1) 17 • No. 2 Ottawa Marquette (12-0) 17, No. 6 Orion (10-2) 14 Lower bracket • No. 9 LeRoy (9-3) 30, No. 4 Carrollton (10-2) 6 • No. 3 Arcola (12-0) 14, No. 2 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (11-1) 13

CLASS 2A Upper bracket • No. 1 Tri-Valley (12-0) 57, No. 4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (9-3) 20 • No. 2 Annawan-Wethersfield (11-1) 30, Hall (9-3) 21 Lower bracket • No. 12 Auburn (9-3) 20, No. 1 Pana (111) 7 • No. 11 Nashville (9-3) 35, No. 15 Athens (7-5) 14

CLASS 3A Upper bracket • No. 5 Bishop McNamara (11-1) 53, No. 8 Byron (9-3) 32 • No. 3 IC Catholic (11-1) 37, No. 2 Princeton (11-1) 12 Lower bracket • No. 1 St. Joseph-Ogden (12-0) 26, No. 5 Bloomington Central Catholic (10-2) 21 • No. 10 Tolono Unity (9-3) 41, No. 6 Monticello (10-2) 34

CLASS 4A Upper bracket • No. 1 Phillips (12-0) 24, No. 4 Geneseo (11-1) 7 • No. 2 Marengo (12-0) 38, No. 3 Rockford Lutheran (11-1) 28 Lower bracket • No. 1 Belleville Althoff (12-0) 46, No. 4 Rochester (10-2) 42 • No. 10 Breese Mater Dei (9-3) 42, No. 3 Taylorville 20

CLASS 5A Upper bracket • No. 5 St. Laurence (10-2) 36, Tinley Park (9-3) 9 • No. 7 Nazareth (10-2) 35, No. 3 Joliet Catholic (10-2) 21 Lower bracket • No. 4 Champaign Centennial (11-1) 28, Washington (11-1) 0 • No. 7 Lincoln-Way West (10-2) 40, No. 3 Peoria Central (10-2) 13

CLASS 6A Upper bracket • No. 1 Montini (12-0) 49, No. 5 DeKalb (9-3) 14 • No. 2 Prairie Ridge (11-1) 42, No. 3 Riverside-Brookfield (10-2) 13 Lower bracket •No. 13 Hinsdale South (9-3) 42, No. 1 Lincoln-Way North (11-1) 35 • No. 6 Crete-Monee (10-2) 38, No. 2 Sacred Heart-Griffin (11-1)

CLASS 7A Upper bracket • No. 1 Glenbard West (12-0) 45, No. 9 Rockford Auburn (10-2) 14 • No. 5 Cary-Grove (11-1) 42, No. 4 Batavia (10-2) 21 Lower bracket • No. 23 Bradley-Bourbonnais (9-3) 28, No. 31 Niles North (7-5) 17 • No. 3 Libertyville (12-0) 41, No. 6 Normal Community (10-2) 27

CLASS 8A Upper bracket • No. 1 Loyola (12-0) 34, No. 8 Homewood-Flossmoor (10-2) 28 • No. 13 Palatine (10-2) 28, No. 5 Brother Rice (10-2) 24 Lower bracket • No. 23 Chicago Marist (8-4) 38, No. 15 Oswego (9-3) 35 • No. 30 Waubonsie Valley (8-4) 17, No. 6 Naperville Central (10-2) 0

Semifinal pairings CLASS 1A

• No. 2 Ottawa Marquette (12–0) at No. 1 Stark County (12-0) • No. 9 LeRoy (9-3) at No. 3 Arcola (12-0)

CLASS 2A

• No. 2 Annawan-Wethersfield (11-1) at No. 1 Tri-Valley (12-0) • No. 11 Nashville (9-3) at No. 12 Auburn (9-3)

CLASS 3A

• No. 5 Bishop McNamara (11-1) at No. 3 IC Catholic (11-1) • No. 1 St. Joseph-Ogden (12-0) at No. 10 Tolono Unity (9-3)

CLASS 4A

• No. 2 Marengo (12-0) at Chicago Phillips (12-0) • No. 10 Breese Mater Dei (9-3) at No. 1 Belleville Althoff (12-0)

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A Stark County player holds up the ball Saturday after recovering a Polo fumble during the third quarter of a 1A quarterfinal game in Wyoming. The Marcos lost three fumbles and threw two interceptions in a 35-17 loss.

FUMBLED INTENTIONS Five turnovers derail Polo’s plans of revenge on Rebels

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WYOMING – Through 11 games, Polo’s offense had been an irresistible force and its defense had been an immovable object.

The Marcos had yet to tangle with the likes of Stark County, however.

The Rebels took advantage of a mistake-prone Polo offense to post a 35-17 victory on Saturday in a Class 1A playoff quarterfinal at Gary Johnson Field. It is the third time since 2008 the Marcos’ season has ended in Wyoming.

Turnovers played a major role in the game. Polo had just seven (four fumbles, three interceptions) entering the game, but committed five (three fumbles, two interceptions) on Saturday.

“It’s hard to win any game with that many turnovers,” Polo coach Andrew Hofer said. “We had our chances, but could not seem to get the ball moving in the second half. We gave them a lot of short fields, and they eventually took advantage of a couple of those.”

“Turnovers just killed us, not just in the third quarter, but the whole game,” Polo quarterback Brody Grobe said. “It was a real

CLASS 6A

• No. 2 Prairie Ridge (11-1) at No. 1 Montini (12-0) • No. 6 Crete-Monee (10-2) at No. 13 Hinsdale South (9-3)

CLASS 7A

• No. 5 Cary-Grove (11-1) at No. 1 Glenbard West (12-0) • No. 3 Libertyville (12-0) at No. 23 Bradley-Bourbonnais (9-3)

CLASS 8A

• No. 1 Loyola (12-0) at No. 13 Palatine (10-2) • No. 30 Waubonsie Valley (8-4) at No. 23 Chicago Marist (8-4)

Saturday’s box score Class 1A playoff quarterfinal at Gary Johnson Field, Wyoming

STARK COUNTY 35, POLO 17 P SC First downs 18 17 Total yards 278 361 Rushes-yards 52-220 47-185 Passing yards 58 176 Passing (C-A-I) 8-17-2 7-12-1 Fumbles-lost 3-3 0-0 Penalties-yards 4-25 0-0 Punts-ave.

4-34.5 5-33.3 Polo 14 3 0 0 – 17 Stark County 7 14 0 14 – 35 First quarter SC – Logan Knobloch 9 pass from John Groter (Karl Wallander kick) 8:43 P – Brooks Grobe 3 run (run failed) 2:22 P – Brad Cavanaugh 35 interception return (Cavanaugh run) 1:37 Second quarter SC – Knobloch 10 pass from Groter (Wallander kick) 7:10 SC – Chase Johnston 19 run (Wallander kick) 2:05 P – Cavanaugh 35 field goal :03 Fourth quarter SC – Knobloch 83 pass from Groter (Wallander kick) 11:46 SC – Johnston 6 run (Wallander kick) 1:13 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Polo: Brooks Grobe 18-116, Brody Grobe 13-44, Dylan Beers 12-43, Cavanaugh 8-17, Tristen Aguilar 1-0. Stark County: Johnston 36-155, Groter 10-30, Knobloch 1-0.

PASSING – Polo: Brody Grobe 8-17-2, 58 yards. Stark County: Groter 7-12-1, 176 yards.

RECEIVING – Polo: Richie Bartnick 4-36, Brooks Grobe 2-9, Cavanaugh 1-7, Wyatt Patterson 1-6. Stark County: Knobloch 5-162, Daniel Beam 1-8, Johnston 1-6.

Records: Polo 11-1, Stark County 12-0

momentum killer.”

The fumbles were particularly damaging. Dylan Beers, the team’s fullback, fumbled on the team’s opening possession of the game, squandering an opportunity to match a touchdown posted by Stark County.

In the third quarter, the Marcos were down 21-17 and spent the entire 12 minutes in Stark County territory, but were unable to put any points on the board. A bad exchange from quarterback Brody Grobe to halfback Brooks Grobe resulted in one fumble, and Beers coughed up his second fumble to end another drive.

Polo (11-1) had scored 577 points through 11 games, but managed one offensive touch-

down against a stout Stark County defense. That was a 3-yard run from Brooks Grobe with 2:22 to go in the first quarter to bring Polo to within 7-6.

Less than a minute later, linebacker Brad Cavanaugh picked off a pass and returned it 35 yards for a score to put Polo up 14-7, but the Marcos were unable to contain a potent Stark County attack.

Junior wide receiver Logan Knobloch found openings in the Polo secondary all day, with five catches for 162 yards and three touchdowns. He scored on slant patterns from 9 and 10 yards in the first half, then the backbreaker was an 83-yard bomb he hauled in from quarterback John Groter, another junior, on the first play of the fourth quarter.

That put the Rebels (12-0) ahead 28-17, and forced the Marcos to take some chances down the stretch. It did not go well, as Polo’s last two possessions ended with interceptions.

Senior cornerback Richie Bartnick had Knobloch covered well on most of his receptions, but was either out-fought or outleaped for the ball.

“I just turned around a little too late,” Bartnick said. “If I had turned around in time, I think it

would have been a little different.”

Handling the ground game for Stark County was senior Chase Johnson, who had 36 carries for 155 yards, including TD runs of 19 and 6 yards.

The 19-yarder, with 2:05 left in the second quarter, was set up by a 42-yard completion from Groter to Knobloch. The final score, with 1:13 left in the game, was simply icing on the cake.

Stark County, which lost to Forreston in last year’s quarterfinal round, can now make plans for a semifinal visit from Ottawa Marquette next week.

“We’ve really focused on making that semifinal game,” Groter said, “and now we’ll see what we can do with that.”

Polo, meanwhile, was the last NUIC team in the playoffs. It came up a step short of equaling the school’s deepest penetration in the postseason, achieved by the 1983 club that lost in the 2A semifinals to Woodstock Marian.

“I’ll never forget this season,” Brody Grobe said. “Forty years from now, I’ll never forget all these guys. I have more than one brother on this team. That’s every single one of them, and it was a blessing playing with all of them since second grade.”

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Star of the game: Logan Knobloch, Stark County, 5 receptions, 162 yards, 3 TDs Key performers: Chase Johnston, Stark County, 36 carries, 155 yards, 2 TDs; Brad Cavanaugh, Polo, 35-yard interception return & 35-yard field goal Up next: Class 1A semifinal, Ottawa Marquette at Stark County, TBA

Marcos’ opportunity knocked out in Wyoming

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YOMING – Opportunity came knocking for the Polo football team the entire third quarter of Saturday’s Class 1A playoff game against Stark County.

Unfortunately for the Marcos, for one of the few times in what was an otherwise magical 2015 season, they didn’t answer the call. The result was a 35-17 loss to the Rebels at Gary Johnson Field in Wyoming – a place that is becoming a house of horrors for Polo.

The Marcos lost a quarterfinal round playoff game there in 2008, and a second-round contest there a year ago. This year’s team, however, was more than equipped to reverse the trend.

Through 11 games, Polo scored 577 points and allowed just 41, the fewest of any team in the state up to that point. It had shut out six opponents, and running clocks in the second half were the norm, not the exception.

Even though that defense allowed Stark County to score 21 points in the first half, Polo put up 17 and had momentum on its side in the

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in 2015, but the cupboard is hardly bare.

Tristen Aguilar, a standout junior linebacker, will get his chance to be Chris Johnson/Shaw Media a full-time workhorse Polo’s Reid Taylor tries to tackle Logan Knobloch from behind while waiting running back next seaon Matthew Cheeseman to come in to assist during Saturday’s 1A quarterfinal son, and there is talgame in Wyoming. Polo lost 35-17. ent at the lower levels, based on the fresh-soph form of a 35-yard field sion began on the Stark his second lost fumble of team’s 9-0 mark. goal from Brad CavanaCounty 39. Three plays the contest.

Still, the Marcos can’t ugh on the final play of later, on a first-and-10 The tally in the third help but think they could the second quarter. from the Rebels’ 19, a quarter for Polo: four be playing at least one The Marcos received bad exchange from quar- green light specials in more week this season, the second-half kickoff, terback Brody Grobe to terms of field position if they were able to cash and had a stiff breeze at halfback Brooks Grobe that resulted in two in when they had the their back for the third resulted in a lost fumble. punts and two lost fumchance on Saturday. All quarter. Everything was The Marcos’ next posbles. They never recovthat was left at the end set up for them to take session began on their ered. control of the game. own 40, but again stalled “I think our defense real- were many hugs and tears, and a lifetime of Only they never did. and resulted in a punt. ly stepped up in the third memories.

Starting from their Polo’s fourth possession quarter,” Stark County “It’s been one of the best own 47 to begin the of the third quarter began linebacker Chase Johnmoments of my life, honthird quarter, the Marat the Stark County 36. On ston said. “We stopped estly, playing with these them on some huge cos moved the ball just a second-and-seven play downs, and that was really guys,” senior Richie Bart5 yards in three plays from the Rebels’ 22, fullnick said. “It’s probably before being forced to back Dylan Beers had the the big difference.”

The Marcos were a punt. ball stripped after breakgoing to be one of the best senior-dominated club Polo’s next possesing free through the line, memories of my life.”

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VOLLEYBALL | EASTLAND DEF. CISSNA PARK 25-16, 25-16

STRAIGHT TO THE TOP Cougars finish dominating season with two-set win in title match

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NORMAL – Coming into Saturday’s Class 1A state championship volleyball match, the Eastland Cougars hadn’t lost a set in the entire postseason, and had only lost one set to a 1A school all season long.

They still haven’t.

In the dominant fashion that the Cougars made look commonplace, they dispatched Cissna Park 25-16, 25-16 at Redbird Arena for the program’s third state championship, and first since back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009.

“You always hear about dreams coming true,” said senior hitter Cassidy Logemann, breaking into tears of joy at the postgame press conference, “but this dream actually did come true.”

“It’s just crazy,” added an equally speechless Sydney Guentner, another senior. “Just crazy.”

When this group of seniors wrote down their plans to win a state championship way back in seventh grade, there’s no way they could have known it would be in such dominating fashion.

Eastland lost one set all season to a fellow 1A school. They lost just once all year, to 3A sectional finalist Sterling in three sets; it was one of only six three-set matches the Cougars played.

They also tied 3A Kaneland at their own tournament to end the season, and beat three 3A schools and a 2A team to boot.

The 40-1-1 record goes down as the best in program history, topping the 40-2 mark when Eastland won its second straight state title in 2009 – and they did it all in the final match for seven seniors and 34-year veteran coach Kristy Pierce.

“This team is confident and competitive,” Pierce said. “The stronger the competition, the higher the level of the opponent, the better they play.

Star of the match: Cassidy Logemann, Eastland, 10 kills, 5 digs Key performers: Makenzie Fink, Eastland, 10 kills, 3 digs; Ashley Beyers, Eastland, 22 assists, 9 digs, 3 kills, 2 blocks; Sydney Guentner, Eastland, 3 kills, 2 blocks; Karalicia Kennedy, Eastland, 2 kills, 2 blocks; Addison Stoller, Cissna Paark, 5 kills, 8 digs, 2 blocks

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The Eastland Cougars hoist the Class 1A state trophy Saturday after beating Cissna Park 25-16, 25-16 at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal. It is the third state volleyball championship for Eastland.

“It seems like they have an extra gear when the match is close – they have a lot of gears, actually – and can go on long runs when they need them late in sets or matches.”

This time, the run came with Game 1 tied 14-14. A Guentner kill and an ace by Bubby Doubler made it 16-14, then after a hitting error, Makenzie Fink slammed back-to-back kills for an 18-15 lead. At 18-16, Fink had another kill for a sideout, then senior Bailey DeMichele stepped to the service line.

Like in Friday’s semifinal, the service specialist proceeded to anchor the set-ending 7-0 spurt, with an ace mixed in with two kills by Logemann and a block from junior setter Ashley Beyers.

The Cougars carried that momentum over into Game 2, as kills by Logemann and Fink and a Cissna Park hitting error gave Eastland a quick 3-0 lead.

But 12-9 was as close as the Timberwolves (33-6-1) would get the rest of the way, and kills

by Logemann and Fink and a block by Guentner quickly turned that three-point lead into a six-point edge.

“They have a lot of weapons, and we knew that coming in – but I really thought we could match up with them,” Cissna Park coach Josh Landon said.

“We talked about it being a boxing match; they’re going to get their swings in, and we’re going to get ours. I thought, ‘Oh here it is, 14-14, we’re going to hang right with them and this is the way it’s supposed to be.’

“And then they were able to crack off six or seven points and take that first set, and then they controlled the tempo of the match from there. Any time that you’re back on your heels a little bit and have a lot of outof-system balls, you’re going to be at a disadvantage – and East-

land took every bit of advantage of that.”

And when a block by Karalicia Kennedy, an ace by Kennedy, and another kill by Logemann made it 24-16, Eastland could taste the title. One final hitting error by Cissna Park set off a celebration with tears of joy and players jumping into each other’s arms.

“At Point 24, I think we finally realized that we could really do this,” said Doubler, who led the back-row defense with 13 digs.

“We knew that it was ours, and we couldn’t wait to scream and celebrate.”

“I looked at Bubby and thought, ‘We can really do this,’ and I could tell she was thinking the same thing,” added Logemann, who tied Fink with a team-high 10 kills. “We just wanted to finish it quick and get our hands on that trophy.”

Beyers dished 22 kills to go with her nine digs, three kills

and two blocks, and senior Samantha Johnson had 10 digs and two blocks.

“We always say that you don’t win championships, you earn them – and this team earned it little by little until it all added up,” Pierce said. “These girls have been a source of strength and courage and motivation for me, and this is so special for them.”

While waiting to be awarded their medals and a third 1A state championship trophy for the case back in Lanark, Pierce went down the line of Cougars and hugged each one, often pausing to whisper something into a player’s ear. She spent a few extra seconds with each of the seven seniors, kind of a final going-away present for both coach and 12th graders.

But in true teammate fashion, it was a pair of juniors who felt the achievement was even more special since they got to share it with the older girls.

“This is just unreal,” Beyers said, “and I can’t put into words what it means to execute our plans and get this done. I’m just so happy, and it’s going to last awhile.”

“This has always been our goal, and seeing our fans going crazy and sharing this with us is amazing,” Fink added. “These girls are my sisters, and I can’t imagine doing this without any one of us. This will last a lifetime.”

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ABOVE; Makenzie Fink bumps the ball during Eastland’s 25-16, 25-16 win over Cisssna Park in the 1A state championship match at Redbird Arena in Normal.

LEFT: Eastland’s Ashley Beyers celebrates a point during the Cougars win over Cissna Park.

BELOW LEFT: Eastland’s Cassidy Logemann goes up for one of her 10 kills in the match.

BELOW RIGHT: Eastland’s Sydney Guentner (24) and Cassidy Logemann combined to block the hit of Cissna Park’s Gabby Wessels during Saturday’s win in Normal.

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COMMENTARY | SALUTE TO KRISTY PIERCE

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ORMAL – Kristy Pierce, if you’re reading this, you might want to stop right now. And if you do go on, please don’t get angry. This column had to be written – everybody knows it – and you’ve now had your fair warning.

For all of you not named Kristy Pierce, welcome to one of the easiest farewell columns I’ve ever had to write.

For the past 3 decades, Pierce has patrolled the sideline as the Eastland volleyball coach. She has had unprecedented success with the Cougars, who she just led to their third Class 1A state championship Saturday morning at Redbird Arena.

But if you think that number is impressive, I’ve got a few more to lay on you.

Pierce has won at least 20 matches in all bur four of her 34 seasons at Eastland and Shannon. She’s been a 30-match winner 11 times – all of those in the last 17 seasons. There are also two 40-win years, both of which ended with a state title: 2009 and 2015.

Six times, Pierce has led the Cougars to at least 35 victories, and the program has four top-4 state finishes (Eastland took fourth in 2003 prior to the three championships).

And she’ll finish her

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beginning that we wanted to end her career and ours on a good note. She’s been a really great coach to all of us, she’s a great mentor on and off the court, and she doesn’t really get the credit – or even want it – because she’s always giving it to us.

“It’s crazy that we took Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com it this far, but we’re really Eastland volleyball coach Kristy Pierce celebrates with her team after the Cougars won the 1A state title on Saturday. It was Pierce’s 941st and final win of glad we could do it.”

As usual, Pierce’s opena 34-year coaching career. ing statement at the postgame press conference career – she’s retiring as it and accolades Pierce “They had this goal in an elementary teacher deflects to her players, seventh grade, they wrote was as selfless as you’ll ever hear – and proves my and volleyball coach this she has 34 years’ worth of it down, and they never point perfectly. year – with 941 wins, good rosters full of players who shied away from it. She “This is pretty much for fourth place on the are pointing all of their went out with a bang.” indescribable how special IHSA’s all-time list. fingers back at her.

And while I can picture it is for these girls to win Oh, and here’s the kicker “She’s so deserving, and Pierce rolling her eyes their first state champion– you wouldn’t know any she’s just a legacy,” said from here, that was just of those things from talk- Hope Linker, the setter on as much the goal for these ship,” Pierce said, “and it means so much to be part ing to her. those consecutive state Cougars as adding a title Like Prophetstown’s Don title teams in 2008 and ’09 of their own to the annals of this with them. All I ask is that they let me lead the Robinson, who retired and a current assistant of Eastland volleyball dance party on the bus after guiding the Prophets coach. “This team has lore. ride home.” girls basketball team to such a connection with “Even when we were While I’m sure that will back-to-back state tourher, and this was their younger, she told us she involve a Croc disco ball nament trips the last two year – and I think these was retiring the year with (see Saturday’s edition winters, Pierce is an oldgirls will appreciate her us, and that’s when we for that gem), Pierce actuschool coach who would even more 5 years down decided that we were ally got more than she just as soon drink poison the road, 10 years down going [to state],” senior bargained for with that than talk herself up. the road, just like all of us Samantha Johnson said. request.

But as much of the cred- former players of hers do. “We knew from the very

“We’ll even let you pick the music,” said senior libero Bubby Doubler, laughing along with her teammates.

That’s Pierce in a nutshell: the ability to connect with every one of her teams, to inherently “get” what makes each team special and find a way to reach them.

“She means a lot to us,” senior Heather Larak said.

“We’ve been with her for so long; she’s been our PE teacher, she’s been our health teacher, so we’ve all grown with her.

“And being able to get this for her, and for us … we’ve dreamed about playing here forever, and she’s a big reason why we were able to do it. It’s just so incredible, unreal, crazy – it’s just the best feeling anyone could ever ask for.”

And even as an outsider looking in, the two state titles I’ve been privileged to cover have been memorable experiences.

And Kristy, if you’ve disregarded the earlier warning and made it all the way down here … just know that you’ll be missed far beyond Lanark and Shannon. Having talked to so many of your colleagues who have been on the opposite side of the net from you, just take my word for it.

Since I know you’d never ask them yourself.

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Cougars prowl on path of predecessors Previous Eastland state champions Larak, Linker helped guide 2015 squad

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

NORMAL – Heather Larak remembers the scene vividly. So does her older sister, Ashley.

The Eastland Cougars had just won the second of back-to-back 1A state volleyball championships, and Ashley and her teammates had just emerged from the locker room and climbed to the Redbird Arena concourse to greet their friends and families.

“She said, ‘Congratulations, but my turn’s next,’” Ashley said, smiling ear to ear. “She and her friends were thinking about this all the way back in fifth and sixth grade.”

“The first thing I told her was that I was going to be playing on this court, just like her,” Heather said, tears welling up in her eyes. “It’s unreal, it’s crazy … and to have her here with as a coach, oh my God it’s amazing.”

Both Larak sisters were on the bench Saturday morning when the Cougars won the program’s third state championship, finishing off a dominant season with a 25-16, 25-16 victory over Cissna Park.

Heather played her rotations in the back row as one of seven seniors.

Ashley spent the match helping in whatever way she could as an assistant coach to veteran Kristy Pierce.

But Ashley wasn’t the only former Cougar state champion player sitting on the sideline for the most recent addition to the trophy case.

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LEFT: Eastland’s Heather Larak bumps the ball Saturday during the Cougars’ 25-16, 25-16 win over Cissna Park in the 1A state championship match at Redbird Arena in Normal. Larak’s older sister, Ashley, is an assistant on the team and played on Eastland’s previous state title team in 2009.

RIGHT: Eastland coach Kristy Pierce hugs assistant coach and former player Hope Linker after the Cougars’ victory.

Ashley’s former teammate Hope Linker, the starting setter on those two title teams, was also an Eastland assistant this season, as was Linker’s mother, Jeanette; both of her daughters won state titles with the Cougars, as older daughter Damaris was the libero on that first championship squad.

“I can’t say enough about our coaches,” said Pierce, who has coached Eastland for the past 30 years. “They’re a sense of calm on the bench, they provide me with a lot of security, and they’ve done such a good job. They stepped in and wanted to help, and they’ve helped tremendously. They have so much experience that the kids have been able to lean on, and it’s been a great experience for me to be on the bench with them.”

The experience was just as special for the assistants. For Hope Linker, it helped rekindle some of those memories of her playing days that she’ll never forget … as well as make her appreciate even more what this team – and her own – accomplished.

“They’ve been so fun and positive to be around, and they make you feel confident because they’re such a great group of girls,” Hope Linker said. “It’s really hard to describe what it means to go through this as a coach; I didn’t think it was going to be stressful at all, but once you get out there, it’s tough sometimes.

“But I think as more time goes on, these girls will appreciate this moment more – I know my feelings are stronger

about it than when I was going through it.”

Seeing as who their role model is, it’s no surprise that Larak thinks this time around was a better experience for her. As one to always deflect credit to her players, Pierce’s coaching personality has rubbed off on Larak, who was happy to provide some guidance to her sister and her teammates.

“Those first two times were special, but for me, this is more rewarding,” Ashley Larak said. “I think it makes it more special for me personally because I got to see my little sister and her friends win it. Just being able to give back to the girls when they look up to us, giving them the guidance and the support and the confidence that they need to be state champions – like my class was.

“I think they took the court calm because we knew everything they were worrying about, and we were able to tell them, ‘Hey, we already did this, this is how we got through it, it’ll help you.’”

That assistance on the state’s biggest stage was invaluable for the Cougars, a fun-loving bunch who actually got a bit tense and nervous once they reached Normal.

“It helped so much,” Heather Larak said. “The first thing they told us was to just take deep breaths when we walked out on the floor. They guided us through everything, they knew exactly what to do, and having them be a part of this meant so much. We wouldn’t be here without them.”

But that’s the way it was all season long, especially for junior setter

Ashley Beyers. Pierce is admittedly harder on her setters than any other position, and the multitalented Beyers is more than up to the challenge of the spot.

But having Hope Linker around to put her through the paces this year is something that Beyers couldn’t have enjoyed any more.

“Hope was my role model when I was growing up,” Beyers said. “I started setting because of her, and I wanted to be like her, be as good as her, just be her.”

“We all want to be Hope,” senior libero Bubby Doubler interjected.

“But it’s just been so awesome having her here with me,” Beyers continued with a laugh, “just having all the coaches lead us here.”

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD

NFL | BEARS 37, RAMS 13

Men’s basketball Saturday’s result at Chicago

SAUK VALLEY 68, RICHARD J. DALEY 59 SVCC (4-0) Jordan Harris 1 0-0 2, Chris Ellis 0 0-0 0, A.J. Sharp 1 4-4 7, Devin Johnson 1 0-0 3, Lawrence Lemon 2 1-1 5, Isaiah Box 5 0-1 12, Laron Carr 0 0-0 0, Sean Chislom 8 2-2 18, Austen Lee 0 0-0 0, Lamar Upshaw 0 0-0 0, Davontae Brown 3 0-0 6, Cody Edgeston 0 0-0 0, Malcolm Mabry 5 4-5 14.

Totals: 26 11-13 68.

DALEY Hall 3 1-2 7, Smith 1 0-0 2, Miller 5 2-3 12, Williams 1 2-4 4, Bullock 4 6-12 17, Allen 2 0-0 4, Cooke 1 0-0 2, Whiteside 1 1-2 3, Spencer 3 2-4 8. Totals: 21 14-27 59.

Halftime – Sauk Valley 31, Daley 23. 3s – SVCC 5 (Box 2, Johnson, Sharp, Harris), Daley 3 (Bullock 3).

Women’s basketball Saturday’s result at Chicago

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Bears running back Ka’Deem Carey runs with the ball as Rams defensive tackle Nick Fairley leaps for a tackle during Sunday’s game in St. Louis.

The Bears won 37-13.

Big-play Bears roll past Rams

BY R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

ST. LOUIS – Zach Miller used the video board in the north end zone to chart a path through the St. Louis Rams defense.

It was especially helpful when he had just one more man to beat.

The Chicago Bears tight end with the 11.6-yard career average per reception got a rare chance to show off his speed and elusive qualities on an 87-yard score that was one of two plays St. Louis coach Jeff Fisher called “backbreakers” in a 37-13 victory on Sunday.

“I did not want to get caught,” Miller said.

“I’d be getting clowned by everybody if I got caught.”

Cornerback Trumaine Johnson was bearing down on Miller just past midfield. But Miller noticed and swerved at the St. Louis 45, leaving Johnson grabbing nothing but air.

Miller caught a second touchdown pass, and Jeremy Langford also had two TDs for Chicago.

Jay Cutler added a 26-yard scramble, the quarterback’s longest since 2009, for Chicago.

He could have had had more had he not made

a safety-first slide in the third quarter, but said it wasn’t because he’d spotted defenders bearing down on him, joking, “I’m not that talented.”

The 87-yarder was the longest receiving TD by a Bears tight end since Willard Dewveall had a 91-yarder in 1960 against the 49ers, according to STATS. It was the longest receiving TD by any tight end since Heath Miller’s 87-yarder in 2006 for Pittsburgh against the Dolphins.

The Bears (4-5) improved to 3-1 on the road. They brought thousands of fans to the Edward Jones Dome, which had a season-best 58,663 tickets distributed, about 8,000 shy of capacity.

“We knew going in they wanted to be the bullies,” said backup running back Ka’Deem Carey, who had 56 yards on 14 carries. “I like being the bully.”

Langford was untouched on an 83-yard TD on a screen caught behind the line of scrimmage, and also had a 6-yard scoring run. The running back, filling in for the injured Matt Forte, had seven catches for 109 yards and 73 yards on 20 carries.

NFL | LIONS 18, PACKER 16

Offensive struggles continue for Packers

BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers sounded subdued and felt a little sore.

Green Bay’s 18-16 loss on Sunday to the Detroit Lions may sting for quite some time after Mason Crosby missed a 52-yard field goal as time expired.

Detroit snapped a 24-game road losing streak that dated back more than 2 decades.

The Packers’ offense struggled against a team ranked 26th in the league in defense.

“We needed 19 points to win today, you would expect us at home to score 19 points,” Rodgers said.

But the offense remains in a rut.

The Packers (6-3) lost their third straight game, but this was a new low after their two previous defeats came on the road to Super Bowl contenders Denver and Carolina.

Matthew Stafford threw for two touchdowns and 242 yards for the Lions (2-7). The organization had been reeling following the midseason firings of the team president and general manager.

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“I bet nobody gave us a chance, but that’s the way we like it,” Stafford said.

The Packers had a couple shots to win or tie in the final minutes because of several Detroit mistakes. Matt Prater missed two extra points, but also hit field goals from 49 and 51 yards.

A sluggish game filled with three-and-outs turned into a thriller in the fourth quarter.

Crosby had a chance for a winning field goal after rookie Damarious Randall recovered an onside kick mishandled

by Calvin Johnson with about 31 seconds left.

The veteran kicker said he just put his foot too high on the ball.

Detroit had stopped Green Bay on a 2-point conversion attempt after Rodgers hit Justin Perillo for an 11-yard touchdown pass on the previous drive.

Backup cornerback Crezdon Butler, signed from the practice squad on Friday, stuck a hand in front of Davante Adams to break up the 2-point try.

“We dropped one today that we felt we had a very good opportunity to win this game,” coach Mike McCarthy said.

SAUK VALLEY 96, RICHARD J. DALEY 27 SVCC (2-0) Jasmine Kirksey 8 2-3 21, Carolynn Hammelman 2 1-1 5, Bailey Schrader 3 0-0 6, Kayleen Terrock 5 1-1 14, Morgan Shank 2 2-2 6, KeeLey Meyer 4 0-0 8, Shaquita Lee 8 1-2 17, Alex Sterenberg 2 1-6 5, Morgan Dean 7 0-0 14. Totals: 41 8-15 96.

DALEY Williams 0 0-0 0, Elverton 3 0-0 8, Jones 2 5-8 10, Koulgeorge 0 0-0 0, Jordan 4 0-0 9. Totals: 9 5-10 27.

3s – SVCC 6 (Kirksey 3, Terrock 3), Daley 4 (Elverton 2, Jones, Jordan).

Girls basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Geneseo LaSalle-Peru Ottawa Rochelle Sterling

All 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Today’s games Pontiac tournament • LaSalle-Peru vs. TBA Sauk Valley Shootout • Sterling at Stillman Valley, 7:15

BNC West Byron Dixon Mendota Oregon Rock Falls Rockford Lutheran Stillman Valley Winnebago

All 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Today’s games Sauk Valley Shootout • Dixon at Sherrard, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Newman, 7:15 • Sterling at Stillman Valley, 7:15 Tuesday’s games Sauk Valley Shootout • Stillman Valley at Rock Falls, 7:15 • Sterling at Dixon, 7:15

Conf.

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

All 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Today’s games Alwood-Ridgewood tournament • Riverdale vs. Ridgewood, 5 p.m.

• Rockridge vs. Bushnell-Prairie City, 6:30 Morrison tournament • Orion vs. Lena-Winslow, 7 Princeton tournament • Bureau Valley vs. LaMoille, 6:30 • Princeton vs. Henry, 8 Sauk Valley Shootout • Dixon at Sherrard, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Newman, 7:15 Tuesday’s games Alwood-Ridgewood tournament • Rockridge vs. Elmwood, 5 • Riverdale vs. Bushnell-Prairie City, 6:30 Morrison tournament • Erie vs. Polo, 5:30 • Morrison vs. West Carroll, 7 Princeton tournament • Princeton vs. Streator, 6:30 Sauk Valley Shootout • Newman at Sherrard, 7:15

NUIC East Aquin AFC Dakota Durand Forreston Milledgeville Pecatonica Orangeville Polo South Beloit

Conf.

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Tuesday’s games • Midland vs. LaMoille, 5 • Princeton vs. Streator, 6:30 • Putnam County vs. Henry, 8

Girls swimming Saturday’s results Byron Sectional at Byron Team scores 1. Belvidere North 239; 2. Rockford Boylan 223.5; 3. Hononegah 177.5; 4. Byron 155; 5. Freeport 122; 6. Harlem 111; 7. Sterling 107; 8. Rockford Christian 79; 9. Rockford Auburn 65; 10. Guilford 38; 11. Morrison 28; 12. Rockford East 18; 13. Rockford Jefferson 8 State qualifiers 200 medley relay – 1. Belvidere North 1:52.66; 200 freestyle – 1. Julia Carabelli (Hononegah) 2:03.37; 200 IM – 1.

Abby Hawkes (Belvidere N.) 2:07.73; 50 freestyle – 1. Kerry Mullen (Sterling) 24.88; 100 butterfly – 1. Lydia Reinhardt (R. Christian) 56.65, 2. Abby Hawkes (Belvidere N.) 57.17; 100 freestyle – 1. Kerry Mullen (Sterling) 55.60; 500 freestyle – 1. Madelynn Marunde (Belvidere N.) 5:08.65; 200 freestyle relay – 1. Byron (Kylie Shaw, Kaylee Rice, Gretchen Bushman, Katie Drezen) 1:42.99; 100 backstroke – 1. Reinhardt (R. Christian) 59.16; 100 breaststroke – 1. Marunde (Belvidere N.) 1:09.78; 400 freestyle relay – 1. Belvidere North 3:44.34; Diving – 1. Kallie Zuidema (Sterling) 430.35; 2. Hannah Bergstrom (Boylan) 418.05; 3. Nicole Cure (Hononegah) 371.65; 4. Michaela Spanbauer (Byron) 360.05.

Volleyball 1A state tournament at Redbird Arena, Normal Friday’s results • Cissna Park def. Clay City 25-10, 23-25, 25-8 • Eastland def. Wethersfield 25-16, 25-11 Saturday’s matches • Third place, Wethersfield def. Clay City 25-14, 25-18 • Championship, Eastland def. Cissna Park 25-16, 25-16

Class 3A Friday’s results • Woodstock Marian def. Mascoutah 25-15, 25-17 • Joliet Catholic def. LaSalle-Peru 25-21, 25-27, 25-13 Saturday’s matches • Third place, Mascoutah def. LaSalle-Peru, 25-21, 28-26 • Championship, Woodstock Marian def.

Joliet Catholic 16-25, 25-18, 25-12 Class 4A Friday’s results • Glenbard West def. Normal Community 25-20, 25-23 • Wheaton St. Francis def. Cary-Grove 25-20, 25-18 Saturday’s matches • Third place, Cary-Grove def. Normal Community 25-18, 25-19 • Championship, St. Francis def. Glenbard West 25-15, 25-23

NFL

Three Rivers Amboy Bureau Valley Erie Fulton Hall Kewanee Morrison Newman Orion Princeton Prophetstown Riverdale Rockridge Sherrard St. Bede

Today’s games • Stark County vs. Midland, 5 • LaMoille vs. Bureau Valley, 6:30 • Princeton vs. Henry, 8

Class 2A Friday’s results • Orion def. Shelbyville 25-16, 20-25, 25-20 • Bloomington Central Catholic def. Timothy Christian 25-22, 25-21 Saturday’s matches • Third place, Timothy Christian def.

Shelbyville 25-17, 19-25, 25-23 • Championship, Bloomington Central Catholic 25-20, 25-21

Tuesday’s games • Rochelle at Guilford, 7 IMSA tournament • Ottawa vs. Indian Creek, 6 Pontiac tournament • LaSalle-Peru vs. TBA Sauk Valley Shootout • Sterling at Dixon, 7 Temple’s Tip-Off Classic • Geneseo vs. Rock Island, 7:30

Conf.

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

White pool: Stark County, Midland, Bureau Valley, LaMoille

All 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Today’s games Morrison tournament • AFC vs. Galva, 5:30 Warren tournament • Orangeville vs. Warren, 7:30 Tuesday’s games • Dakota at Milledgeville, 7:30 • South Beloit at AFC, 7:30 • Warren at Forreston, 7:30 Morrison tournament • Polo vs. Erie, 5:30 Tournament pairings Sauk Valley Shootout Today’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 • Sterling vs. Rock Falls, 8 Morrison tournament Pool A: AFC, Galva, Erie, Polo Pool B: Orion, Lena-Winslow, Morrison, West Carroll Today’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 • 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’s games • Mendota vs. Harvard, 5:45 • Prophetstown vs. Ottawa Marquette, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Fulton, 7:15 • Rockford Christian vs. Amboy, 7:15 Princeton tournament Blue pool: Princeton, Putnam County, Henry, Streator

AMERICAN CONFERENCE New England Buffalo N.Y. Jets Miami

W 9 5 5 4

Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee

W 4 3 3 2

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W 8 6 2 2

Denver Oakland Kansas City San Diego

W 7 4 4 2

East L T 0 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 South L T 5 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 North L T 0 0 4 0 7 0 8 0 West L T 2 0 5 0 5 0 7 0

Pct 1.00 .556 .556 .444

PF 303 231 217 191

PA 169 207 184 225

Pct .444 .375 .333 .222

PF 200 174 192 169

PA 227 205 255 214

Pct 1.00 .600 .222 .200

PF 229 236 210 186

PA 142 191 236 277

Pct .778 .444 .444 .222

PF 205 227 224 210

PA 168 241 195 249

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T N.Y. Giants 5 0 Washington 5 0 Philadelphia 5 0 Dallas 7 0 South W L T Carolina 9 0 0 Atlanta 6 3 0 Tampa Bay 4 5 0 New Orleans 4 6 0 North W L T Minnesota 7 2 0 Green Bay 6 3 0 Chicago 4 5 0 Detroit 2 7 0 West W L T Arizona 7 2 0 St. Louis 4 5 0 Seattle 4 5 0 San Francisco 3 6 0 W 5 4 4 2

Pct .500 .444 .444 .222

PF 273 205 212 166

PA 253 209 184 214

Pct 1.00 .667 .444 .400

PF 255 229 191 255

PA 175 190 237 315

Pct .778 .667 .444 .222

PF 198 219 199 167

PA 154 185 234 261

Pct .778 .444 .444 .333

PF 302 166 199 126

PA 185 183 179 223

Thursday’s result Buffalo 22, N.Y. Jets 17 Sunday’s results Detroit 18, Green Bay 16 Carolina 27, Tennessee 10 Chicago 37, St. Louis 13 Tampa Bay 10, Dallas 6 Washington 47, New Orleans 14 Miami 20, Philadelphia 19 Pittsburgh 30, Cleveland 9 Jacksonville 22, Baltimore 20 Minnesota 30, Oakland 14 Kansas City 29, Denver 13 New England 27, N.Y. Giants 26 Arizona 39, Seattle 32 Open: Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Diego, San Francisco Today’s game Houston at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

BEARS 37, RAMS 13 Chicago St. Louis

10 14 0 13 — 37 10 0 3 0 — 13

First Quarter StL–Gurley 6 run (Zuerlein kick), 12:01.

Chi–Miller 87 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 11:10.

StL–FG Zuerlein 26, 5:09.

Chi–FG Gould 35, :03.

Second Quarter Chi–Miller 2 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 6:56.

Chi–Langford 83 pass from Cutler (Gould kick), 5:00.

Third Quarter StL–FG Zuerlein 38, 2:41.

Fourth Quarter Chi–FG Gould 37, 11:24.

Chi–FG Gould 36, 8:05.

Chi–Langford 6 run (Gould kick), 4:55.

A–58,653.

Chi StL First downs 17 12 Total Net Yards 397 285 Rushes-yards 37-153 21-94 Passing 244 191 Punt Returns 3-9 3-16 Kickoff Returns 2-31 1-27 Interceptions Ret. 1-39 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 19-24-0 17-37-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-14 1-9 Punts 4-46.8 6-49.3 Fumbles-Lost 2-2 1-1 Penalties-Yards 4-44 8-57 Time of Possession 34:22 25:38

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Chicago, Langford 20-73, Carey 14-56, Cutler 3-24. St. Louis, Gurley 12-45, Mason 6-31, Austin 3-18.

PASSING–Chicago, Cutler 19-24-0-258.

St. Louis, Hekker 0-1-0-0, Foles 17-36-1200.

RECEIVING–Chicago, Langford 7-109, Miller 5-107, Jeffery 3-23, Bennett 3-18, Wilson 1-1. St. Louis, Gurley 3-44, Welker 3-32, Cook 2-35, Marquez 2-19, Austin 2-5, Quick 1-37, Mason 1-16, Britt 1-6, Kendricks 1-4, B.Cunningham 1-2.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–None.

LIONS 18, PACKERS 16 Detroit Green Bay

0 3

3 6 9 — 18 0 0 13 — 16

First Quarter GB–FG Crosby 44, 10:06.

Second Quarter Det–FG Prater 49, :12.

Third Quarter Det–Pettigrew 2 pass from Stafford (kick failed), 13:33.

Fourth Quarter Det–FG Prater 51, 13:10.

GB–R.Rodgers 4 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 5:55.

Det–Moore 4 pass from Stafford (kick failed), 1:57.

GB–Perillo 11 pass from A.Rodgers (pass failed), :32.

A–78,526.

Det GB First downs 16 22 Total Net Yards 287 372 Rushes-yards 26-45 18-47 Passing 242 325 Punt Returns 4-39 2-7 Kickoff Returns 2-134 3-78 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-2 Comp-Att-Int 24-38-1 35-61-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 3-8 Punts 7-42.4 9-41.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 3-35 5-55 Time of Possession 30:40 29:20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Detroit, Bell 14-17, Abdullah 5-15, Tate 1-11, Riddick 3-1, Stafford 2-1, Burton 1-0. Green Bay, Starks 15-42, A.Rodgers 2-8, Cobb 1-(minus 3).

PASSING–Detroit, Stafford 24-38-1-242.

Green Bay, A.Rodgers 35-61-0-333.

RECEIVING–Detroit, C.Johnson 6-81, Tate 4-52, Ebron 4-28, Moore 3-29, Riddick 3-25, Bell 2-18, Abdullah 1-7, Pettigrew 1-2. Green Bay, Adams 10-79, Starks 6-54, Perillo 5-58, Cobb 5-53, R.Rodgers 5-32, Abbrederis 4-57.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–Green Bay, Crosby 52 (SH).

College football AP poll Record Pts Pv 1. Clemson (34) 10-0 1,496 1 2. Ohio St. (23) 10-0 1,460 2 3. Alabama (4) 9-1 1,424 3 4. Oklahoma St. 10-0 1,301 5 5. Notre Dame 9-1 1,286 6 6. Iowa 10-0 1,216 8 7. Oklahoma 9-1 1,182 12 8. Florida 9-1 1,055 11 9. Michigan St. 9-1 1,008 14 10. Baylor 8-1 946 4 11. TCU 9-1 857 13 12. North Carolina 9-1 791 17 13. Houston 10-0 790 16 14. Michigan 8-2 738 15 15. Stanford 8-2 668 7 16. Florida St. 8-2 559 19 17. LSU 7-2 549 9 18. Utah 8-2 514 10 19. Navy 8-1 465 22 20. Northwestern 8-2 397 24 21. Wisconsin 8-2 338 23 22. Southern Cal 7-3 201 — 23. Oregon 7-3 170 — 24. Washington St. 7-3 167 — 25. Mississippi 7-3 44 — Others receiving votes: Toledo 39, Arkansas 35, Memphis 32, Mississippi St. 25, UCLA 18, Pittsburgh 15, Temple 13, Georgia 8, Texas A&M 8, Bowling Green 4, W. Kentucky 4, Air Force 1, Arkansas St. 1.

Amway Coaches Poll Record Pts Pvs 1. Clemson (28) 10-0 1560 2 2. Ohio State (32) 10-0 1541 1 3. Alabama (4) 9-1 1484 4 4. Oklahoma State 10-0 1348 5 5. Notre Dame 9-1 1333 6 6. Iowa 10-0 1278 8 7. Oklahoma 9-1 1240 11 8. Florida 9-1 1132 10 9. Michigan State 9-1 1020 14 10. Baylor 8-1 999 3 11. TCU 9-1 970 12 12. North Carolina 9-1 801 17 13. Michigan 8-2 759 15 14. Houston 10-0 745 16 15. Stanford 8-2 690 7 16. Florida State 8-2 638 t18 17. LSU 7-2 584 9 18. Utah 8-2 493 13 19. Navy 8-1 456 23 20. Wisconsin 8-2 447 22 21. Northwestern 8-2 359 24 22. Oregon 7-3 186 — 23. Washington State7-3 155 — 24. USC 7-3 154 — 25. Mississippi 7-3 70 — 25. Mississippi State 7-3 70 20 Others receiving votes: UCLA 57; Memphis 51; Georgia 35; Toledo 33; Arkansas 28; Texas A&M 25; Temple 17; Pittsburgh 14; Western Kentucky 11; Bowling Green 8; Louisville 3; Appalachian State 2; Arkansas State 2; Brigham Young 1; Marshall 1.

Saturday’s scores Top 25 No. 1 Clemson 37, Syracuse 27 No. 2 Alabama 31, No. 17 Mississippi State 6 No. 3 Ohio State 28, Illinois 3 No. 4 Notre Dame 28, Wake Forest 7 No. 5 Iowa 40, Minnesota 35 No. 12 Oklahoma 44, No. 6 Baylor 34 Oregon 38, No. 7 Stanford 36 No. 8 Oklahoma State 35, Iowa State 31 Arkansas 31, No. 9 LSU 14 Arizona 37, No. 10 Utah 30 No. 11 Florida 24, South Carolina 14 No. 13 Michigan State 24, Maryland 7 No. 14 Michigan 48, Indiana 41 No. 15 TCU 23, Kansas 17 No. 16 Florida State 34, NC State 17 No. 18 Northwestern 21, Purdue 14 Washington State 31, No. 19 UCLA 27 No. 20 Navy 55, SMU 14 No. 24 Houston 35, No. 21 Memphis 34 South Florida 44, No. 22 Temple 23 No. 23 North Carolina 59, Miami (FL) 21 Big Ten No. 3 Ohio State 28, Illinois 3 No. 5 Iowa 40, Minnesota 35 No. 13 Michigan State 24, Maryland 7 No. 14 Michigan 48, Indiana 41 No. 18 Northwestern 21, Purdue 14 Nebraska 31, Rutgers 14

Men’s basketball Top 25 Saturday’s results No. 2 Kentucky 87, NJIT 57 No. 5 Duke 113, Bryant 75 No. 24 Butler 144, The Citadel 71 Sunday’s results No. 1 North Carolina 92, Fairfield 65 No. 17 Wisconsin 92, Siena 65 No. 23 Purdue 107, Vermont 79 Today’s games No. 6 Virginia at George Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago State at No. 7 Iowa State, 7 p.m.

Bradley at No. 12 Arizona, 7 p.m.

UC Santa Barbara at No. 14 California, 9 p.m.

Austin Peay at No. 15 Indiana, 6 p.m.

San Diego State at No. 16 Utah, 8:30 p.m.

Gardner Webb at No. 18 Vanderbilt, 7 p.m.

Kennesaw State at No. 21 LSU, 8 p.m.

No. 22 Baylor at Oregon, 10:30 p.m.

Elon at No. 25 Michigan, 6 p.m.

Big Ten Saturday’s results Penn State 62, VMI 50 Nebraska 97, Mississippi Valley State 51 Sunday’s results No. 17 Wisconsin 92, Siena 65 No. 23 Purdue 107, Vermont 79 Ohio State 76, Mount St. Mary’s 54 Rutgers 82, Howard 70 Illinois 80, North Dakota State 74 Minnesota 67, Louisiana Monroe 56 Iowa 103, Coppin State 68 Today’s games Elon at No. 25 Michigan, 6 p.m.

Austin Peay at No. 15 Indiana, 6 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 7 4 .636 Boston 5 4 .556 New York 5 6 .455 Brooklyn 1 9 .100 Philadelphia 0 10 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 8 4 .667 Miami 6 3 .667 Washington 4 4 .500 Charlotte 5 5 .500 Orlando 5 6 .455 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 8 2 .800 Chicago 6 3 .667 Indiana 6 4 .600 Detroit 5 4 .556 Milwaukee 5 5 .500

GB — 1 2 5½ 6½ GB — ½ 2 2 2½ GB — 1½ 2 2½ 3

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 7 2 .778 Dallas 6 4 .600 Memphis 5 6 .455 Houston 4 6 .400 New Orleans 1 9 .100 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 6 4 .600 Utah 5 5 .500 Denver 5 5 .500 Minnesota 4 6 .400 Portland 4 7 .364 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 11 0 1.000 L.A. Clippers 6 4 .600 Phoenix 5 4 .556 Sacramento 4 7 .364 L.A. Lakers 1 8 .111

GB — 1½ 3 3½ 6½ GB — 1 1 2 2½ GB — 4½ 5 7 9

Saturday’s results L.A. Clippers 101, Detroit 96 Washington 108, Orlando 99 Dallas 110, Houston 98 San Antonio 92, Philadelphia 83 Milwaukee 108, Cleveland 105,2OT Phoenix 105, Denver 81 Golden State 107, Brooklyn 99, OT Sunday’s results New York 95, New Orleans 87 Memphis 114, Minnesota 106 Charlotte 106, Portland 94 Utah 97, Atlanta 96 Boston 100, Oklahoma City 85 Sacramento 107, Toronto 101 Detroit at L.A. Lakers, late Today’s Games Dallas at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Boston at Houston, 7 p.m.

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

L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 13 3 2 28 63 Ottawa 8 5 4 20 51 Tampa Bay 8 8 3 19 46 Boston 8 7 1 17 52 Detroit 8 8 1 17 37 Buffalo 8 8 1 17 40 Florida 7 7 3 17 48 Toronto 5 9 4 14 41 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Rangers 14 2 2 30 57 Washington 11 4 1 23 50 New Jersey 10 6 1 21 44 N.Y. Islanders 9 6 3 21 49 Pittsburgh 10 7 0 20 36 Philadelphia 6 8 3 15 33 Carolina 6 9 2 14 34 Columbus 6 12 0 12 45

GA 39 53 48 49 42 46 45 54 GA 32 37 40 42 37 50 49 62

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 14 4 0 28 65 47 10 3 3 23 48 43 10 3 3 23 50 38 11 5 1 23 47 41 10 7 1 21 49 44 8 8 2 18 48 59 7 9 1 15 49 45 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 11 6 0 22 43 36 Arizona 9 7 1 19 48 49 Vancouver 7 6 5 19 52 46 San Jose 9 8 0 18 45 43 Anaheim 5 8 4 14 29 45 Calgary 6 12 1 13 45 72 Edmonton 6 12 0 12 47 58 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Dallas Minnesota Nashville St. Louis Chicago Winnipeg Colorado

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

Anaheim at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 4, FLAMES 1 Calgary 0 1 0 —1 Chicago 0 3 1 —4 First Period–None. Penalties–Jones, Cal (high-sticking), 10:05.

Second Period–1, Calgary, Jones 6 (Colborne, Russell), 3:41. 2, Chicago, Kane 13 (van Riemsdyk, Anisimov), 6:37. 3, Chicago, Hossa 2 (Keith), 7:40. 4, Chicago, Panarin 6 (Kane, Seabrook), 8:32. Penalties–Toews, Chi (hooking), 9:18; Kruger, Chi (interference), 11:08.

Third Period–5, Chicago, Toews 6 (Hossa, Hjalmarsson), 19:22 (en). Penalties–None.

Shots on Goal–Calgary 4-12-10–26. Chicago 10-15-16–41.

Power-play opportunities–Calgary 0 of 2; Chicago 0 of 1.

Goalies–Calgary, Ramo 4-7-0 (40 shots-37 saves). Chicago, Darling 2-2-0 (26-25).

A–21,629 (19,717). T–2:23.

Referees–Wes McCauley, Dave Lewis.

Linesmen–Mike Cvik, Michel Cormier.

Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League HOUSTON TEXANS — Waived C Eric Kush. Activated TE Ryan Griffin from the injured reserve-return list.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled F Craig Cunningham from Springfield (AHL).

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Claimed F Chris Wagner off waivers from Anaheim.

Placed G Semyon Varlamov on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 10.

DALLAS STARS — Reassigned F Radek Faksa to Texas (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Activated G Carter Hutton from injured reserve. Reassigned G Marek Mazanec to Milwaukee (AHL).

ST. LOUIS BLUES_Recalled F Jeremy Welsh from Chicago (AHL).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled Fs Mike Blunden and Jonathan Marchessault from Syracuse (AHL).

COLLEGE IONA — Announced men’s sophomore basketball G Deyshonee Much received an legislative relief waiver from the NCAA and is eligible to play.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2013-20, Plaintiff(s), vs.

KENNETH B. ROUX A/K/A KENNETH ROUX, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. AND PRESTON-SCHILLING FUNERAL HOME, LTD, Defendant(s).

Case No. 13 CH 36 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on December 17, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 1687 JAYDEE AVE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 18-08-08-105-018 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com MA # 13-01511 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 2015

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PUBLISHER'S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference , limitation or discrimination based on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-279275.

Half off 1st month's rent!

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

2BR Apartment109 E. 2nd St. $500/month.

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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015

Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015 will be Available for public inspection in the school district administrative office by December 1, 2015.

Individuals wanting to review the Annual Statement of Affairs should contact: East Coloma-Nelson CESD 20 1602 Dixon Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-625-4400 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Also, by January 15, 2016 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014 will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website @ www.isbe.net.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2015 Education Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $1,090,195; State Sources, $860,897; Federal Sources, $139954; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues: $2,091,046.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures: $2,074,739: Other Sources/Uses of Funds, $200,000. Beginning Fund Balances July 1, 2014, $765,381.

Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $981,688.

Operations & Maintenance Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $219,769; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $219,769.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures: $325,506; Other Sources/Uses of Funds, $1,086; Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2014, $308,848; Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $204,197.

Debt Service Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $209,264; Total Receipts/Revenue, $209,264. Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures: $189,822; Other Sources/Uses of Funds, $31,500; Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2014, $118,342; Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $169,284.

Transportation Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $94,336; State Sources, $61,305; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $155,641.

Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures: $160,945; Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2014, $141,217; Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $135,913.

Municipal Retirement/Social Security Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $75,696; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $75,696. Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $65,147; Beginning Fund Balance, $70,586. Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $81,135.

Capital Project Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $0.00; Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $0.00. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $0.00. Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $0.00.

Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2014, $0.00; Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $0.00.

Working Cash Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $24,528. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $24,528. Other Sources/Uses of Funds, $268,500. Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2014, $536,424. Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $829,452.

Tort Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $141,297. Total Direct Receipts/Revenues, $141,297. Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $125,147. Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2014, $81,661. Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $97,811.

Fire Prevention & Safety Fund: Revenue: Local Sources, $23,876. Total Direct Receipts/Revenue, $23,879. Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures, $6,845; Other Sources/Uses of Funds, $500,000. Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2014, $61,772. Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2015, $578,803.

Salary Schedule of Gross Payments for Certificated and Non-Certificated Personnel: Gross Payment for Certificated Personnel: Salary Range: Less than $25,000: Shawna Alexander, Scott Berge, Lisa Brininger, Matthew Eaton, Lisa English, Maureen Fischbach, Elizabeth Folgers, Tom Frank, James Geer, Jessica Gibbler, Nicole Johnston, Kaylee Jones, Torrie Kosic, Jose Martinez, Julie Penne, Gary Poci, Nikole Rivera, Kengela Robbins, Laurie Taylor, Dr. Gregory Lutyens. Salary Range: $25,000 $39,000: Heather Brown, Brandy Duchay, Sarah Jenkins, Bree Naftzger, Rebecca Repass, Rebecca Shepherd, Jennifer Williams, Julie Woessner, Jessica Wollenburg. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,000: Trisha Hippen, Mertin Martin, Katherine Merrill, Nicole Sands, Laura Spreier, Virginia Whaley. Salary Range: $60,000 $89,999: Robbin Boerjan, Brooke Dir, Julie Gallentine, Pamela Gascoigne, Mary Mammosser, Karla Mellott. Salary Range: $90,000 and Over: Lois Bartelt, David Chavira.

Gross Payment for Non-Certificated Personnel: Salary Range: Less than $25,000: Mike Anderson, Crystal Anger, Roberta Berwanger, Debra Bley, Gwyn Brown, Heather Brown, Lorena Conway, Sueann Dravis, Lisa English, James Faivre, Laurie Frank, Jordyn Heppler, Eric Hernandez, Trisha Hippen, Danielle Lombardo, Vincent Lombardo, Kim Lutz, Laura Rockwell, Kathy Ross, Debra Salvatori, Shirley Upstone, Virginia Whaley. Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999: Jerry Adams, Carol Lubbs. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,000: Barbara Harrington, Tim Ratliff.

Payments over $2,500, excluding wages and salaries: Supply Works, $9,946; AT&T, $4,390; Blue Cross Blue Shield, $190,937; Bi-County Special Ed, $65,451; Bradfield's, $22,053; Breedloves, $3,350; Card Service Center, $7,339; City of Rock Falls, $31,939; Common Goal Systems, $4,304; Contract Paper Group, $4,123; Constellation Newenergy, $12,260; Dave?s Landscaping, $6,525; Delta Dental-Risk, $13,666; First Student, $145,953; Gold Star, $6,226; Gorenz & Associates, Ltd., $7,825; IASN, $7,992; Illinois Director of Employment Security, $17,876; IL School District Agency, $22,146; IMRF, $38,694; Jerry Adams, $4,955; Joe's Sewer & Septic, $3,915; Lacey Eshelman, $2,709; Lectronics, $5,559; Lenovo Financial Services, $38,282; Loescher, $2,738.64; Lutheran Social Service, $7,335; Marco, $7,147.56; Midwest Environmental, $2,840; Midland Paper, $3,465.75; Midland States Bank, $13,403; PCM-G, $20,058.10; RE Powered, $3930; RF Elem S.D. 13, $58,091; Richard L. Johnson, $9,281; Robbins Schwartz, $3,504; SVCC, $5550; Sjostrom & Sons, $23,050; Stalker Sports Floors, $102,965; T6 Broadband, $4,548; Teachers Retirement System of IL , $173,226; TMC, $13,347; VAR Resources, $7,318; White Pines Ranch, $3,663; Workers Compensation Trust, $17,578.

November 16, 2015

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those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad 625-3600 284-2222

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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S 155 – Carly Fischbach E 140 – Jeff Albee E 238 – Josh Geeting E 101 – Wanda Hemminger

Payment must be made in cash, money order, or a cashier's check.

Sterling/Emerson Mini Storage 2504 1st Avenue Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 626-1552 Nov. 13 & 16, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS

CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2013-20, Plaintiff(s), vs.

KENNETH B. ROUX A/K/A KENNETH ROUX, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. AND PRESTON-SCHILLING FUNERAL HOME, LTD, Defendant(s).

Case No. 13 CH 36 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on December 17, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT NINE (9) IN SUBURBAN ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF SECTION EIGHT (8) IN TOWNSHIP TWENTY-ONE (21) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9), EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 1687 JAYDEE AVE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 18-08-08-105-018 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com MA # 13-01511 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF WHITESIDE, STATE OF ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ANGELINA S. VARGAS, Petitioner, vs.

LUIS A. VARGAS, Respondent.

No. 2015 D 57 ST NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is given you, LUIS A. VARGAS, Respondent, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for relief under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and for entry of a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage and other relief. Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 101 East Third Street, Sterling, Illinois, on or before the 11th day of December, 2015, relief pursuant to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act may be granted and a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage may be entered by default on December 14, 2015, at 9:00 A.M., and other relief may be granted as prayed for by the Petitioner.

Susan E. Ottens CIRCUIT CLERK Prepared by: James E. Fagerman MERTES & MERTES, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 4015 East Lincolnway, Suite D Sterling, IL 61081 Telephone: 815-626-1500 Telefacsimile: 815-626-1516 Nov. 9, 16, 23, 2015

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Painting

Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

BENNY'S On The Spot Welding Service •On Site Welding •Repair Services Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Call Benny 779-245-3364

DAN'S HOME REPAIR Commercial Residential Interior & Exterior Painting Remodeling Gutter cleaning.

15 yrs. Experience Insured

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FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

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Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

Furniture Repair Day's Furniture Repair Repairing recliners, chairs, sofas.

Repairing mechanisms , seat springs, re-gluing.

815-626-5136

Genl. Contracting ASSOCIATED Services Enterprise, LLC

Excavating Hauling •Tandem Dump Trucks •Skidsteers Guaranteed Low Rates 815-618-2717

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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

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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

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Dumpster Rental

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PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

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Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

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Remodeling

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement Morris Handyman ** 30 Years Plus ** ** Experience ** -Kitchen & Bath Remodeling -Flooring, Siding, Sewer Roding 779-861-2509

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Winter is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel bath or kitchen!!

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

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Snow Removal Snow Plowing

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High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal

Roofing

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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

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Free Estimates Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

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Tree Service

Handyman

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

Snowmobile Repair

Specializing in: •Seamless Gutters •Siding •Roofing •Doors/Windows General Contracting & Construction 815-213-0704 Free Estimates •Licensed •Bonded •Insured

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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

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Sterling Rentals

Remodeled sm.

3BR 1BA 1 car garage, bsmt, no pets. $550/mo. + dep. 815-564-8817

606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

Windows

Snowmobile & ATV Service Repair & Accessories Be Ready Before The Snow Flies!!

10576 Buell Rd. Rock Falls 815-622-9370

STERLING

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave.

(815)626-1431 2BR upper 309 5th Ave. Stove, refrig.

Water, sewer, garbage incl. $450/ mo. $450 dep. No pets.815-499-7253 2BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty Sinnissippi Townhomes First Mo. Free!

Spacious 2 BR. 2 story townhomes.

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

WOOSUNG 1BR, $400 + dep.

Appliances.

815441-4591.

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

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FOR RENT/SALE HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

Quiet Guest House in Country, Near Stillman Valley One bedroom for one person only. $900 mo. + deposit All utilities, full basement, attached garage w/ opener, VERY nice.

No pets. reply w/ references only.

815-985-566

DIXON

Nice clean quiet 2 story duplex, 2BR, 1.5 BA, attached garage w/ opener, all appliances incl.

W/D, micro., D/W, No pets. 603 Apple St. $700 mo. Call 630-902-1060 Small Year 'round cottage on Rock River w/deck. Lots of river frontage.

Heat furnished.

7296 Rock Nation Rd. 815-761-2435 or 815-562-7854

MILLEDGEVILLE

3BR, 1½ car garage, $650+ dep.

No smoking or pets.

815-973-7076

4BR, newer floorRefs. req. ing.

Appliances incl. $550/mo. No dogs.

815-499-1793.

MORRISON 3BR Country Home- 21887 Pigeon Rd., $900/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728 3BR Home632 E. Lincolnway $700/month Kophamer and Blean Realty 815-772-2728

STERLING

1BR, stove refrig.

W/D furn. $425/mo.

815-631-2990 2BR Townhome $600/mo. Hampton Apts. 625-7043 2BR., 1BA garage $550 NO PETS. mo. + dep. 815440-7985.

3BR, 1 ½ bath. No pets. Call 815-6250624.

4BR, 3BA, 810 W $1,100/ 15th St. mo. + $1,000 dep.

815-590-8400.

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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

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Healthcare & Rehab 800 Division St Dixon, IL 61021

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Help Wanted- part time commercial cleaning in Dixon, nights. Call 815973-1041.

HOUSING MANAGER/ SECTION 8 ASSISTANT: Rock Falls, IL., 40 hrs. wk. Benefits include: health insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave & 14 paid holidays.

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Leadership and excellent communication skills are required for this full-time position.

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815-213-1227.

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2011 Toyota Camry LE, high mi. but in very good clean cond. Good mechanics. $8500 obo. 815-441-7673 94 Buick Century Front end has damage, possible fix or for parts 160k mi. Many new parts. $625 815-289-6890 HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626SOLD or 284SOLD.

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Professional services firm in Dixon,Sterling and Princeton,IL is seeking candidates for the following positions to join the talented team of professionals:

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2013 FXDB Harley Davidson, red, low miles $11,000.

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 159K mi.

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2005 Nissan 4wd truck, $6,000 815499-7060

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