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BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 Greg Witzleb Board member said 9 a.m. start time makes it difficult for public to attend meetings

DIXON – Lee County Board meetings in 2015 will begin at 6 p.m. for half the year, and 9 a.m. for the other half, members decided Tuesday.

While voting to approve the meeting dates for the next year, board member Greg Witzleb objected to the time the board

meets, saying the 9 a.m. start time makes it difficult for the people they represent to attend, especially those with day jobs.

Whether people actually attend is irrelevant, he said. The point is, they should be able to if they want.

Ryan Marshall, Kasey Considine and Allyn Buhrow joined that chorus.

Marshall, who won’t return to the board next year, noted the 9

a.m. meeting time also made it difficult for people with day jobs to run for office, because they might have to take time off from work to attend meetings.

“I just worry about people who want to run,” he said. “People aren’t going to want to take the risk to potentially lose their job long term. ... I just think, taking it to the night time, they’ll have the opportunity to go.”

In an almost unanimous decision, the board decided to start meetings at 6 p.m. from April to September, and at 9 a.m. from October to March.

Tuesday was the final board meeting for outgoing county officials, among them Sheriff John Varga, who has held the post for the past 8 years.

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Sheriff John Varga Was awarded his badge and gun in recognition of his years of service in his final meeting

DIXON PRISON

Warden’s request wouldn’t get OK IDOC source: State wouldn’t allow Chandler to live with ex-offender

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A brave soul walks along the banks of the frigid Rock River in Dixon on Tuesday evening as temperatures again reached into only the upper teens. Today looks to be warmer, with temperatures approaching the upper 20s, but windy. Temperatures still aren’t forecast to be above freezing until Saturday.

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

ROCK FALLS – A rental inspection program that was conceived as a joint program for the Twin Cities will not be executed in both towns.

After more than 18 months of work on the ordinance that would govern the program, Mayor Bill Wescott on Tuesday pushed the council to take action on the city’s involvement. The issue has bounced around several committees on the Rock Falls side, failing to gain much support.

“The Finance Committee didn’t feel it was sustainable financially at this time,” Wescott said. “We had very candid discussion about the program at our last Committee of the Whole meeting, where I got the distinct feeling that the council didn’t want to do it.”

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The mayor then asked the council to make a motion to either continue working with Sterling on the program, or abandon Mayor Bill the ordinance at Wescott this time.

Said “there “Mr. [Mark] Searstill seems to ing has done a lot be too many of work on this and problems” with program so has Sterling, but proposal there still seems to be too many problems,” Wescott said.

Wescott said that pricing, financial viability, and consistency with inspectors were the most pressing issues. Rock Falls has fewer people than Sterling available to do the inspections, so the extra work would have forced the city to add a part-time inspector.

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Nalleli and Arleth Diaz (left) look at a Christmas tree decoration placed in memory of Debra Bushaw, the grandmother of Abigail Gordon (right), Nov. 22, 2013, during the Rock Falls Hometown Holidays Uptown Christmas Walk.

A look ahead to Hometown Holidays

Hometown Holidays, an annual holiday event in Rock Falls, gets underway Thursday and continues through Sunday. The Christmas Walk and Love Light Tree have welcomed people to the Uptown area for many years, while the Holiday Bingo and Light Up the Uptown Christmas Tree display are relatively new events. This year, a new twist is a joint Twin Cities Holiday Parade, which starts in Sterling and ends in Rock Falls.

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DIXON – It doesn’t matter that former Dixon prison warden Nedra Chandler didn’t complete the process of notifying her bosses that a convicted sex offender would be living with her – the Department of Corrections never would Nedra have allowed it, an Chandler IDOC source said.

IDOC released a report Monday that indicated Chandler had filled out, but never submitted, a memo to notify officials that her former foster son, who had been in prison for possession of child pornography, would be living with her in Robert L. her Sterling home.

Swon The department requires such notification when an employee will be in regular contact with an exoffender.

“If we had received that notice, it is virtually impossible that we would’ve allowed that,” said the confidential source, who didn’t have authorization to speak on the matter.

He declined to speculate specifically about why IDOC would not have allowed it, but did say that “residing in a home presents greater challenges than merely providing support outside the home.”

Chandler, 53, retired Sept. 30, 11 days after Robert L. Swon, 27, was arrested at her Sterling home on new charges involving child pornography.

She has not been available for comment since she left the job.

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Corrections A treasure sale to help East Coloma-Nelson seventh- and eighth-graders visit Washington, D.C., will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the multipurpose room at the school, 1602 Dixon Road in Rock Falls. The time the sale ends was incorrect in a story in Tuesday’s editions. We regret the error.

Sterling Police 17-year-old boy from Sterling; 11:04 a.m. Monday in the 1600 block of Fourth Avenue; possession of more than 2.5 grams of marijuana; released to his parents.

Thomas DePasquale, 62, of Sterling; 3:04 p.m. Monday at Avenue E and West Sixth Street; failure to yield; posted driver’s license as bond.

Michael R. Tuttle, 34, of Sterling; 7:05 p.m. Monday at Sterling Police Department; Whiteside County warrant for theft; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Oregon Police Dirk R.L. Shetcher, 29, of Pearl City; 4:48 p.m.

Nov. 10 in the 400 block of South Fourth Street; Carroll County warrant for over height violation, no valid safety test – tractor, no valid safety test – trailer, improper flag or light on projecting load; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Robert D. VanDyke, 33, of Oregon; 6:40 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 400 block of West Washington Street; expired registration, no insurance; issued citations.

Linda L. Sanders, 36, of

Rochelle; 6:48 p.m. Friday in the 1000 block of Pines Road; speeding, 49 mph in a 35-mph zone; issued citation.

Jerrica L. Jahn, 28, of Leaf River; 8:04 p.m. Friday in the 700 block of North Fourth Street; DUI alcohol, resisting a peace officer; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Cody J.T. Lorenzen, 23, of Dixon; 8:12 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of South Seventh Street; no insurance; issued citation.

Victor R.L. Wallace, 21, of Roscoe; 11:24 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of North Fourth Street; speeding, 41 mph in a 30-mph zone; issued citation.

Anthony J, Maggio, 28, of Oregon; 2:10 p.m. Saturday; retail theft; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Jeremy J. Steinmetz, 33, of Oregon; 5 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of South Fourth Street; expired registration; issued citation.

Ashley N. Fenton, 25, of Oregon; 9:21 p.m. Saturday on North Fifth Street; domestic battery; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Lee County Sheriff Kaitlin Danielle Faulkner, 19, of Forreston; 1:18 p.m.

Sunday; warrant for failure to appear for driving while license suspended, no insurance, failure to signal; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Justin Michael Charleston, 18, of Dixon; 4:13 p.m.

Friday; warrant for burglary; taken to Lee County Jail.

Ogle County Sheriff Jerome M. Tucker, 48, of Sterling; 11:38 p.m. Monday in the 10,000 block of state Route 26 North; suspended license; taken to Ogle County Jail.

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Judge to decide on Fassler charge He will release a written decision at a later date

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

DIXON – No date was set Tuesday for a ruling on whether to reinstate a charge of child endangerment against a Dixon man.

Judge Charles Beckman conducted a hearing on his earlier decision to dismiss the charge that was filed last year against Andrew C. Fassler in the abuse of his son.

Fassler’s attorney, Allison Fagerman, argued Tuesday that the judge’s decision was correct.

State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller argued it wasn’t.

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“knowingly” – a key element of the law – in her filing and she had failed to file the amended Andrew C. Fassler charge within the 3-year statute of limitations.

Sacco-Miller has since filed a new charge against Fassler to include the word “knowingly,” but Tuesday she urged Beckman to focus on the statute of limitations. She argued that she was well within the 3-year limit when she filed the charge on Dec. 11, 2013, because the final act against the victim occurred on Dec. 30, 2010, and that the defendant, throughout that month of December, had endangered his son by leaving him in the care of his then-wife, Tiffany, the child’s stepmother.

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That punishment is what, prosecutors say, eventually caused a traumatic brain injury that led to Colton’s death 3 years ago.

Colton died at age 7 on Nov. 10, 2011, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, 11 months after suffering severe brain damage.

Prosecutors say his injuries were caused Dec. 30, 2010, when Tiffany Fassler, 35, kicked him in the chest, causing him to hit his head on a bathroom vanity.

Tiffany Fassler is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery of a child. Her next hearing is scheduled for Dec. 17.

Judge Beckman indicated he would enter a written decision later in the Andrew Fassler case.

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Township makes deadline for financial report Accounting firm still working on audit

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

ROCK FALLS – Coloma Township, after receiving a 60-day extension, has made the deadline to complete its annual financial report for the Illinois Comptroller’s Office.

Supervisor David Blanton said the treasurer’s report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, was finished and approved for public notification on Nov. 14. After receiving the extension, the state’s new deadline was Nov. 26.

Blanton had asked for the extension, in part, because after his appointment on July 9, he had no access to financial information until approval could be given at the next board meeting a month later.

The financial report is very basic, but Blanton said there were about 50 pages of information from the state to wade through before compiling the two-page statement.

“There was a lot of information to gather, and I had never done one before,” Blanton said. “It’s the same report that is done for municipalities and counties.”

The report is broken down into the eight funds used by

the township.

Each fund shows a beginning balance, revenues, expenditures, and an ending balance. General David expenditures, Blanton those not specific to a certain fund, are listed separately, as is payroll.

All ending balances of all funds exceeded the beginning balances, with the exception of the Town Social Security and Road Social Security funds.

“The overall financial situation looks good,” Blanton said.

“At the end of the day, we’ll be just fine. It’s just a matter of

getting everything together.”

While one financial weight is lifted from Blanton’s shoulders, he doesn’t have much time to catch his breath.

“I’m now working on the tax levy for December and the budget for April,” Blanton said.

Last year, the township was fined by the state because it had failed to turn in financial reports for 4 years. The fines had totaled more than $13,000, but were eventually reduced to $3,200, which Burke paid out of her own pocket. Burke had also said that the township had not audited its accounts for 20 years.

Work on an audit began more than a year ago and still isn’t finished. Blanton recently

received an update from Wipfli, the accounting firm the township is using.

“They have gone through all of the deposits and bank statements, and have reassured me that there was no misappropriation of funds,” he said. “The issue now is getting accounts to balance.”

That is difficult to do with the current accounting system, so Blanton has authorized the use of QuickBooks software designed specifically for townships.

“I’ve talked to other townships of a similar size that use this software,” Blanton said, “and I’m confident this will work well for us.”

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OREGON – Five area residents turned out Tuesday to ask questions about the Oregon Fire Protection District’s upcoming referendum for an ambulance service and to find out how much it will raise their taxes.

The fire district board voted Nov. 12 to place a referendum on the April 7 ballot asking voters to approve a maximum tax rate of 40 cents per $100 equalized assessed value.

However, board member Sharon DeArvil said the district plans to levy only 35 cents per $100 EAV, which translates into about $175 per year, excluding exemptions, for a $150,000 house.

Trustee Brian Stuart said Tuesday that the amount levied could go lower if fire officials determine in years to come that running an ambulance service doesn’t cost that much.

“We’re not in it to make money,” Stuart said. “We’re here to provide a service.”

The fire district now levies 35 cents per $100 EAV for fire protection services.

Tuesday’s meeting was sponsored by Friends of the Oregon Fire Department, headed up by Oregon residents Marie Tilly and Lindsey Breeden.

“How much is it going to cost the first year to make it fly?” Oregon resident Russ Martin asked.

District officials are putting together an estimate based on the various costs involved with running a full-time ambulance service, Stuart said.

The costs will be partially covered by the taxes the referendum will raise if it passes, and partially by the fees charged to ambulance users, he said.

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Burdette supports a property tax increase to pay a full-time ambulance service in town. “I really want this to pass,” she said. “People don’t realize what all you [firefighters and emergency medical services technicians] do. We need this service.”

Stay informed More informational meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 9, Jan. 20, Feb. 10, and March 24, all at the fire district’s administration building at 106 S. First St. Anyone who is unable to attend a meeting is encouraged to email questions to friendsofofpd@gmail.com. ported ambulance service.

Those services were covered by the Oregon Ambulance Service Inc. from the 1970s until June 17, when the nonprofit business closed its doors for financial reasons.

After that, the district depended on mutual aid from surrounding fire departments for ambulance service until officials hired ATS Medical Services of Loves Park, a private ambulance service.

Since July 1, ATS has kept an ambulance and crew at the Oregon Fire Station around the clock.

The fire district is paying ATS $6,000 monthly from current funds.

Martin asked if the fire district can continue to contract with ATS for that amount and levy a lower amount of taxes.

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A contract with a private ambulance service like ATS usually costs “six digits” a year, he said.

The contract with ATS ends April 30, but Assistant Fire Chief Al Greene said the district likely will enter into a new contract with ATS even if the referendum passes, because the new tax money will not be on tax bills until 2016.

Mary Ann Burdette of Oregon said she is willing to pay more real estate

taxes to have a full-time ambulance service in town.

“I really want this to pass,” she said. “People don’t realize what all you [firefighters and emergency medical services technicians] do. We need this service.”

DeArvil agreed. “Oregon was very fortunate for 40 years to have a private ambulance service that you only paid for if you needed it,” she said.

“What if it doesn’t pass?” asked Martin. “[Dispatchers] will try to get an ambulance from another community if one is available,” DeArvil said.

“Or you can call a private ambulance service.”

The fire district includes all of Oregon-Nashua Township and portions of Pine Creek, Pine Rock, White Rock, Rockvale, Marion, Grand Detour, and Taylor Townships.

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A half-cent sales tax increase was brought before the council Tuesday for discussion only.

The city has until Jan. 29 to submit the paperwork to put a referendum on the April ballot.

Wescott has said a tax increase is needed to make a dent in fixing the city’s roads.

“If we go the other halfcent, we go from a little over $400,000 to well over $800,000, and we do need to double our resources if we want to make headway on the roads,” the mayor said.

The city said that because of the volume of complaints about roads, the voters should at least get the chance to do something about it.

“That is the biggest complaint City Hall gets by far,” City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. “Last winter just blew up the roads with potholes, so I understand their frustration.”

The city has said the sales tax increase is the only option for addressing the problem. Cities use motor fuel tax revenues to fix roads, and Rock Falls receives about $280,000 a year from that tax. For 5 more years, half of that money will be used to pay off a bond on the city’s West Second Street project.

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Alderman and Finance Committee Chairman Glen Kuhlemier made a motion to set aside the rental inspection program at this time, and it was seconded by Alderman Lee Folsom. The motion carried 7-0.

The council members said they were open to revisiting the ordinance later.

“I agree that a lot of great work has been done on this, but it’s best to let it go for now,” Alderman Jim Schuneman said.

“I’m definitely open to bringing it back later.”

The council also seemed to be in agreement that there is a need for the inspections, but finances and too many question marks trumped the good intentions.

“This was designed to be a program that ensures people in rental properties are afforded the opportunity to live in adequate and safe properties,” Wescott said. “I think most landlords do a good job of providing that.”

Alderman John Watts hoped the ordinance could be brought back later.

“I can see the need for this program, but we still have some work to do before it can be passed,” he said.

Sterling Mayor Skip Lee has said his city plans to develop the program

with or without Rock Falls’ participation.

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OBITUARIES John E. Hutchings AURORA – John Edward Hutchings, 82, of Aurora, died Sunday, Nov, 16, 2014, in Naperville.

John was born Sept. 11, 1932, in rural Morris, to Walter Raymond and Velma (Harney) Hutchings. He attended Morris public schools, graduating in 1950 from Morris Community High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1955 from the University of Illinois – Urbana, and a Master of Science degree in educational administration in 1958 from Northern Illinois University.

John and Rosemary Panish were married Aug. 23, 1952, and celebrated 62 happy years together. He proudly served his country from 1955 to 1957 as a lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers in Korea.

He began his career in education as a vocational agriculture teacher in Milledgeville, becoming principal of Milledgeville High School in 1962. In 1964, John and his family moved to Aurora, where he took a position as assistant principal at Aurora West High School. He was the first principal of the newly built north campus, and in 1978, was appointed director of career and adult education for District 129.

After retiring from education, John became the manager at Globe Building Materials Co., and later became a commercial Realtor with McEnroe Realtors. John was a man of many talents, and able to do almost anything. In his retirement, John worked with

his son, Tom, doing small home repairs. He also served as a member of the District 129 School Board.

John enjoyed reading, fishing with friends in Hayward, Wisconsin, and hanging out with his morning coffee bunch at Harner’s Bakery. His most favorite times were those spent with family. John was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Aurora.

John is survived by his wife; daughters, Carol (Jeff) Reed of Aurora and Laura (Randall) Crow of Middleton, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Sam (Cristal Diaz) Reed, Taylor Reed, Emily Crow, and Charlie Crow; one great-granddaughter, Victoria Reed; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws; son, Thomas Hutchings; and sisters, Lois Hodgen and Ione Marie Zacher.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Thursday at Holy Angels Catholic Church, at the corner of Hardin and Lancaster avenues in Aurora. Private interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Morris.

The Healy Chapel in Aurora is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John E. and Rosemary Hutchings Scholarship Fund, in care of the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, 111 W. Downer Place, Suite 312, Aurora, IL 60506. Go to cffrv.org for more information.

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William A. Wadelton ROCK FALLS – William A. Wadelton, 78, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at his home.

He was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Chicago, the son of Lawrence M. and Janette L. (Lambert) Wadelton. Bill was a 1954 graduate of Rock Falls High School. He served in the Army from July 13, 1954, until June 30, 1962, 3 years active duty, 5 years active reserve. Bill and Janice Stone were married June 6, 1959, at St. Mary Catholic Church by the Rev. F. James Larson.

Bill had been employed at the former RB&W Co. in Rock Falls for 42 years before retiring as a senior sales administrator. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, a life member of the Dixon Elks Lodge 779, and a member of Rock Falls American Legion Post 902. He was president of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce in 1970.

Surviving are his wife, Jan; his daughter, Kalah Hollowell of Lakeland, Florida; four grandsons, William (Jennesse) Hollowell, Benjamin Hollowell (Amanda Bellows), Bradley (Alisha) Hollowell, and Brock Hollowell; six great-grandchildren, Taylor, Alexis, Lyndsey, Ava, Brylan, and Kaylee; one brother, John I. “Jack” Wadelton of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Linda (Vance) Stewart of Sydney, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., in Rock Falls. Burial, with military honors accorded by Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

Helen L. Tucker ROCK FALLS – Helen L. Tucker, 76, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Sauk Valley Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Rock Falls.

Helen was born Feb. 24, 1938, in Salem, the daughter of Charles and Ruby (Lucas) Doty. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include one son, Dennis Tucker of Rock Falls; one sister, Clara Chandler of Salem; three grandchildren, Terry Tucker of Lyndon, Jake (Jeff) Slater of Rock

Falls, and Toby Tucker of Missouri; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Delmer Tucker; two sisters, Dorothy and Irene; and two brothers, Richard and Charles.

Private graveside service will take place at a later date. McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

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Today’s visitations: Carolyn K. White of Mount Morris, 5-7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Today’s funerals: Raymond W. Johnson of Princeton, 10 a.m. at New Home Church of the Nazarene in Princeton.

Thursday visitations: Darrell F. Dietsch, formerly of Millegeville, 4-6 p.m. at Community Baptist Church in Milledgeville.

Gordon A. Schanke Jr. of Dixon, gathering of family and friends, 5-8 p.m, with memorial service at 6 p.m., at Crossroads Community Church in Polo.

Thursday funerals: Carolyn K. White of Mount

Morris, 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris.

Darrell F. Dietsch, formerly of Millegeville, 6 p.m. at Community Baptist Church in Milledgeville.

Friday visitations: Harold L. Hoff, formerly of Dixon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

William A. “Bill” Wadelton of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals: Harold L. Hoff, formerly of Dixon, 1 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Harold L. Hoff HOLIDAY HILLS – Harold Lenness Hoff, 86, of Holiday Hills, formerly of Dixon, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at his home.

He was born June 15, 1928, in Sublette, the son of Calvin and Gladys (Winnebrenner) Hoff. Harold married Betty Bennett on Jan. 23, 1960. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and woodworking. Harold was employed for 28 years by Horning Wire in Lake Zurich.

He is survived by his children, Keith and Karen, both of McHenry, Calvin of Algonquin, Steve of Kentucky, David

of Lena, and Mike of Freeport; his grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa, Megan, Mason, Miranda, Mitchell, and Joshua; and his sister, Nieta (Dave) Wright of Decatur.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Kenneth; a brother, Lloyd; and a sister, Virginia Young.

Visitation begins at 11 a.m. and the funeral at 1 p.m. Friday at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon. Burial will be at Lighthouse Cemetery in rural Oregon.

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Gordon A. Schanke Jr. DIXON – Gordon A. Schanke Jr., 69, of Dixon, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at his home. He was a purchasing agent for Dixon Direct for more than 20 years, until his retirement in 2007.

He was born April 27, 1945, in Neenah, Wisconsin, to Florence (St. Marie) and Gordon Schanke Sr. He served in the Illinois National Guard.

Survivors include his son, Matthew (Joanna) Schanke of Dixon; a brother, Gerry Schanke of Virginia; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a memorial service at 6 p.m., at Crossroads Community Church in Polo. Jose Garcia, pastor, will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements, and a memorial has been established.

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Paul Springer MOUNT CARROLL – Paul Springer, 87, of Mount Carroll, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at Morrison Community Hospital.

Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll handled arrangements.

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The reports, however, never were seen – or at least, verified as having been seen – by an appropriate IDOC official. They were found in her office.

Chandler started working at Dixon Correctional Center 29 years ago as a correctional officer, eventually rising to the position of warden.

Swon came to her as a foster child when he was 16, and has lived with her since – except for a 6-month stint, and his year in prison.

On Tuesday, he was in Whiteside County Jail on $100,000 bond while awaiting prosecution on new charges.

Varga was defeated in the Republican primary by State Police Commander John Simonton, a former Dixon Police officer.

Just before the close of the meeting, the board offered Varga a special thank you and awarded him his badge and gun in recognition of his years of service.

“I’d like to thank John Varga for his 20 years of

service to the county of Lee, and more importantly, for the time served as the sheriff of this county,” Witzleb said. “He’s the real deal.

What you see is what you get. ... John has always, in my opinion worked for

the citizens of this county and for the betterment of law enforcement, and for that I say, John, thank you.”

Every board and audience member then stood, facing Varga, and applauded.

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U.S. judge details IDOT monitor’s duties CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has provided details about the duties of a monitor reviewing hiring at Gov. Pat Quinn’s Department of Transportation and set a deadline for a preliminary report.

A description of Noelle Brennan’s responsibilities comes in a Tuesday filing by U.S. Magistrate Judge Sidney Schenkier. He also set a Feb. 27 deadline for an initial report.

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The order says Brennan will investigate possible violations and suggest remedies. After a first report, she’ll submit updates every 4 months.

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Sales tax money not available until next fall Everett: People want to know when we are going to start acting, spending

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

STERLING – Sterling Schools Superintendent Tad Everett said Tuesday the district did not plan to receive any money from the newly approved penny sales tax until October 2015.

Ever since Whiteside County voters approved the 1 percent sales tax during the Nov. 4 election, Everett said, he has

constantly been asked the same questions.

“People keep asking what’s next,” Everett said during Tuesday’s school board meeting.

“People want to know when we are going to start acting and spending.”

The tax will be in effect on July 1, 2015, which is the start of the next school calendar year.

“We always have to wait 90 days until after the tax

Next meeting The next Sterling School Board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the Sterling High School library, 1608 Fourth Ave. For more information, go to www.sterlingpublicschools.org or call the school district’s central office at 815-626-5050. has been implemented,” Everett said.

Historically, the schools rely on the annual property tax levy and occasional bond issues for facility upkeep and maintenance.

Supporters of the facility sales tax point out that it takes some of the burden

off property owners and even brings revenue from people who don’t live in the county but who make purchases here.

Everett said school officials will spend the next few months updating the district’s facility and financial plan.

The district’s prior-

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ity building list includes a geothermal project at the high school, upgrades at Roscoe Eades Stadium, a new parking lot at Franklin Elementary School, and roofing and new windows at all four elementary schools.

Sterling School District, the county’s largest, stands to gain an estimated $1.3 million to $1.6 million a year for building maintenance from the new sales tax.

“We’d like to see what the revenue stream will actually be before we

make any significant choices as to what we will do with that revenue,” Everett said. “If we find that sales are down, we may not receive as much revenue as we anticipated. We don’t want to go out and plan to spend money we may not have.”

The tax revenue estimate is based on data from previous years.

The new money can be used only for facilities, not for operational expenses such as salaries.

“This will just be a planning year for us,” Everett said after the meeting.

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Last chance for state-run exchange Board unanimously Lawmakers eye final shot at approving marketplace as deadline approaches CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois lawmakers may have one more chance to approve a state-run health insurance marketplace during the fall legislative session that starts today, and they are under pressure from an end-of-the-year deadline and a pending court decision.

Supporters of creating a state-run website say the impending deadline to receive up to $300 million in federal funding plus a U.S. Supreme Court decision on tax credits due in the spring create urgency. Currently, Illinois residents purchase insurance on the national HealthCare.gov website.

Gov. Pat Quinn, who’s set to leave office in January, supports the idea, and the Illinois Senate passed a bill last year.

Sponsors are now readying a House version. “I’d

like to see the House take it up and pass it,” the Democrat said at a wellness fair Gov. Pat Saturday.

Quinn But disa g r e e ment remains over who should pay for the estimated $50 million annual operating cost of a state marketplace, also known as an insurance exchange. Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan has pushed for bipartisan support because the system would require a new government agency to run it, said state Rep. Frank Mautino, a Spring Valley Democrat.

“It has to have a financing mechanism and, for a new agency, it should have bipartisan support,” Mautino said. Madigan has said

Republican buy-in is important for this idea, Mautino said, but that very GOP support may be hard to find.

Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner told The Associated Press earlier this year that if elected he would “take a hard look at how things are being run” and the best way to improve value for taxpayers. A spokesman for Rauner said Tuesday he didn’t have any additional comment.

At the end of the year, the federal government will stop awarding grants – in Illinois’ case, that could amount to $300 million, said Rep. Robyn Gabel, an Evanston Democrat, who plans to introduce legislation during the 2-week fall session.

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MORRISON – The Whiteside County Board Tuesday passed a $38.4 million budget for the coming 2014-15 fiscal year.

At the board’s meeting last month, Whiteside County Administrator Joel Horn used a slide show to explain the fiscal status of the county.

Board members were then given a packet that included the slide show

and the proposed budget.

On Tuesday, they passed that budget unanimously.

Horn expects the balance for the county’s general fund to decrease by nearly $700,000, from $4.3 million to $3.6 million.

The reason for the dip?

Expenses, such as health insurance premiums for county employees, are up, increasing by 25 percent in the past 2 years, and county revenue has leveled off.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

Happy days at gas pumps help economy What we think Lower prices for gasoline mean more disposable income for people across the region and nation. With the Christmas shopping season nearly here, the economy should receive a welcome boost.

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he price of gasoline is a lot like the weather.

Temperatures go up, they go down, weather extremes strike (like super early Arctic cold snaps!), people talk about it, but there’s not much anyone can do about it.

Similarly, gasoline prices go up, they go down, people talk about it, but there’s not much anyone can do about it.

Except when the prices fall well below $3 a gallon, people can smile and enjoy the savings.

In our region, some gas prices have fallen below $2.80 a gallon, which is a nice change compared to prices that were about a dollar a gallon higher as recently as June.

During those 5 months, according to the Associated Press, the global price of oil has dropped 31 percent.

Factors in the decline include strong worldwide oil production and weakening worldwide fuel demand.

Nationwide, according to Tuesday’s AAA Daily Fuel Gauge, the average price of regular gas was $2.89.

And, according to an Energy Department report issued last week, the average price of gasoline in the U.S. next year will be $2.94 – a drop of

44 cents from projections just a month earlier.

Global conditions could change, of course, but if the $2.94-a-gallon estimate is accurate, according to the AP, American consumers will save $61 billion on gasoline purchases in 2015 compared to this year. $61 billion!

That is good news for multiple reasons.

Lower fuel costs give consumers more money in their pockets to use as they see fit. Bills will get paid off and savings accounts will see new deposits, which are good developments on the personal finance front.

And a lot of people, sporting renewed confidence in their own finances, will go out and spend some of the windfall.

Lower fuel prices should ripple through the economy. It’ll cost less to plow snow, haul garbage, transport goods, drive kids to school, and make deliveries of all kinds.

With the Christmas shopping season kicking into gear, the timing could not have been better.

So, we’ll bundle up and complain about the unseasonably cold temperatures – even as we smile while buying cheap gasoline.

THE READER’S VOICE

Donate to red kettles and help those in need JUDY RANDALL Rock Falls

I have had the opportunity to work with the Salvation Army of Sterling-Rock Falls this Christmas season. What an eye-opener.

I had no idea what went on behind the scenes to provide so many services to so many people in need in this community. The goal of the Red

Kettle Campaign this year is $125,000. The needs are huge.

So, this evening when you sit down in your warm homes and watch television, remember how blessed you are and realize there are many less fortunate. I urge you all to reach deep into your hearts and pockets and donate whatever you can to help in this worthwhile project.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a dollar, $5 or $500 – it all counts. Just know you do make a difference. May God bless you all.

GUEST COLUMN

BGA urges state lawmakers to protect open records law Legislature should not override veto of HB 3796

BY ANDY SHAW Better Government Association

Bad ideas, unlike fine wine, don’t get better with age.

And that’s especially true of House Bill 3796, a bill that would weaken FOIA, the state’s Freedom of Information Act. It was a bad idea when it breezed through the Illinois House and Senate in May with little explanation or debate.

So a coalition that included the Better Government Association and the Illinois attorney general’s office asked Gov. Pat Quinn to veto the measure, which he did in June.

But here we are, on the eve of the fall veto session in Springfield, and there’s a movement afoot to override the governor’s veto, which means it’s time to redouble our opposition so that doesn’t happen because it’s still a bad idea.

The bill would give government agencies more time to respond to comprehensive FOIA requests from everyday citizens, and – this is the

deal breaker – charge them up to $100 per request, which effectively prices low-income people out of the public records market.

T h a t ’ s patently unfair – they’re entiAndy tled to the Shaw public documents that explain how their tax dollars are being spent and the key policy decisions that affect their lives are being made – so the bill deserves to remain comfortably interred in the cemetery of ill-advised legislation.

EVEN PROPONENTS of the measure acknowledge its shortcomings.

During the Illinois Municipal League’s annual conference in September, Brian Day, who led the League’s legal team in getting the bill passed, admitted the legislation wouldn’t accomplish its objectives because its language is confusing and riddled with loopholes.

“This was not a wellwritten statute,” Day told a ballroom filled with municipal officials during the first day of the conference. “It would have been nice to have this, but it’s flawed.”

The passage of the bill was also flawed from a good government standpoint.

It sailed through both legislative chambers in just 6 days, which is not enough time for a thorough vetting of its content, objectives, and potential consequences.

That’s what public hearings and due diligence are for.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan said the bill is also unnecessary. Her letter urging a Quinn veto pointed out that FOIA already includes provisions that give government officials extra time to respond to requests “that would significantly burden its operations” or submissions from serial FOIA filers.

In addition, her office has a public access team that serves as the state’s official FOIA “referee,” so government agencies with questions about how to negotiate FOIA disputes can utilize that service, like hundreds of citizens and journalists do every year when their requests are thwarted.

The government agencies that backed HB 3796 view FOIA as a nuisance, or a distraction from the “real” work they have to do, but let’s remind them the “real” work is to serve the public, and that includes the timely

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and inexpensive release of public information.

So here’s hoping state lawmakers realize a better way to serve their constituents is to step back and take a thoughtful approach to resolving FOIA concerns, instead of voting again for a bad bill that represents a kneejerk response to political skirmishes inside some municipalities.

FOIA SHOULD BE sacred. It’s our most effective tool for shining a light on government and holding public officials accountable.

And, like fine wine, it does get better with age when it’s handled with care.

Note to readers: Andy Shaw is president and CEO of the Better Government Association. He can be reached at ashaw@ bettergov.org or 312-3869097. This column first appeared on BetterGov. org and is reprinted with permission.

THE READER’S VOICE

Parks should prohibit the use of tobacco CATHY FERGUSON and CHRIS SCHEFFLER residents of Dixon

The Lee County Health Department and KSB Community Wellness support local students leading the effort toward a tobacco-free park policy.

Both organizations identified smoking as a priority health issue in their most recent community health needs assessment and support a policy that creates tobacco-free environments for all community members using park property.

By adopting such a policy, the Dixon Park Board can send a clear message of caring about the health of the children in

our community.

Tobacco exposes patrons to harmful effects of secondhand smoke; the U.S. surgeon general has stated there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. It is also a nuisance and safety concern.

The litter caused by tobacco use diminishes the beauty of the city’s park areas and can be ingested by young children and wildlife. We

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strive to teach our children the value of a clean, healthy community by not littering, and the tobacco-free policy will help reduce litter and send a healthy message.

Our parks should be places where we can go to improve our health and fitness or just relax.

Parks already regulate the use of alcohol and require owners to clean up after their pets; prohibiting tobacco products

is no different. Eliminating tobacco use from parks makes the air safer to breathe, eliminates toxic cigarette butt litter, reduces fire risks, and models a fresh-air, tobacco-free lifestyle for our youths.

This is not a measure to infringe upon smokers’ rights. They would remain free to smoke elsewhere. This would protect the rights of children to breathe clean air.

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We urge the Dixon Park Board to support a tobacco-free policy for our city’s parks. Please vote to protect the health of patrons of all ages and especially the young people of our community.

Thank you.

Note to readers: Cathy Ferguson is the Lee County Health Department administrator, and Chris Scheffler is the KSB Community Wellness coordinator.

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Lawmakers discuss state’s school funding Republicans say they need more time to fully consider legislation SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Parents and teachers frustrated with Illinois’ school funding formula rallied for action Tuesday at the state Capitol, as House lawmakers opened talks on a bill that aims to even out disparities between districts by pumping more state dollars into poorer ones and giving less to the wealthiest.

Republicans largely oppose the bill, while Democrats who control both chambers of the Legislature mostly support it. The legislation passed the state Senate 6 months ago, and top House Democrats say they hope to call the bill for a vote before GOP Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner is sworn in Jan. 12.

Hundreds traveled to Springfield to join in chants and cheers before packing a committee room Tuesday. The hearing lasted several hours, only pausing when the Capitol was cleared for a fire alarm.

“There is no reason where a child lives should determine the education they receive,” state Rep. Will Davis, an education appropriations chair, said. “This bill has moved the debate so much further than it’s ever been before.”

The proposal is considered the most serious school funding overhaul for the state since 1997. But Republicans say they need more time to fully vet it.

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Trent Toennies, from Centralia High School, lobbies in support of fair education funding legislation outside a House Education committee hearing room at the state Capitol on Tuesday in Springfield. this time of year,” Republican state Rep. Ron Sandack said.

The proposal, sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar, would require schools to demonstrate need before

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receiving almost any state money. Wealthier districts that rely largely on property tax revenues to fund their schools would receive less state aid, while property-poor districts would receive more.

MOUNT MORRIS – The village is selling its old steel light poles for $100 each, and its old downtown Christmas decorations for $25 each, all as is and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arrangements to see them can be made with the clerk at Village Hall, 105 W. Lincoln St. Buyers can get as many as they want. Proceeds from the old decorations will help pay for new ones.

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Archbishop Blase Cupich delivers the homily Tuesday during his Installation Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. Cupich was named in September by Pope Francis to succeed the retiring Cardinal Francis George.

Cupich becomes Chicago archbishop, decries abuse CHICAGO (AP) – Blase Cupich became the archbishop of Chicago on Tuesday after his predecessor handed him a bishop’s staff and relinquished the chair that symbolizes the leadership of the nation’s thirdlargest diocese.

During a Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, the transfer of power was completed as Cardinal Francis George, who is battling cancer, stepped aside to retire after being the spiritual leader of more than 2 million Catholics since 1997.

The installation of Cupich – who was bishop of the Diocese of Spokane, Washington, when he was selected

by Pope Francis to succeed George – marks the first time in the history of the Chicago archdiocese that a new archbishop assumes leadership

munities, we’re going to have to cut programs.”

State Board of Education officials said Tuesday that they’re supportive of the concept of the proposal but would like to see a number of tweaks – including the determination of a local district’s wealth.

Other elements Davis has said may be changed include a component of the bill that would eliminate a state reimbursement to districts to help offset the costs of special education staff and fixing the formula to prevent state funding cuts to “anomaly districts” that have many poor students but relatively high property tax rates.

“We’ll be working with you on a consensus,” Democratic State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, a House sponsor of the legislation, told attendees.

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Backers argue that poorer districts have less money to spend per pupil and can’t increase their own districts’ funding by raising property tax rates without risking those communities’ economic well-being.

“We can’t go to the taxpayer anymore,” Pana Superintendent David Lett told the House panel. “We are taxing at an extremely high rate.

We just don’t have the assessed valuation, that’s the problem.”

Opponents say the bill unfairly penalizes people who live in areas where they pay higher property taxes in part for better schools.

“McHenry and Lake (County) have some of the highest tax rates in the state,” GOP state Rep. Barb Wheeler said. “In our middle-class com-

while his predecessor is still alive.

It also represents the pope’s first major American appointment, and sends a message by replacing a leading conservative cardinal with the more moderate Cupich that the pope wants more focus on mercy and compassion instead of divisive social issues.

Cupich, 65, spoke forcefully Tuesday on the sexual abuse scandal that has plagued the church, including Chicago’s archdiocese. In one of his last official acts, George released files on three dozen priests who had been accused of sexual abuse in the last 60 years and whose crimes were in many cases concealed by the archdiocese.

“Working together to protect children, to bring healing to victim survivors and to rebuild the trust that has been shattered in our communities by our mishandling is our sacred duty,” he said, “as is holding each other

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As he comes to an archdiocese that has shrunk in recent years and been forced to close schools amid declining enrollment, Cupich also spoke of the “formidable task” of passing on the faith to the next generation and his desire to bring young people back to the faith.

Cupich voiced his support Tuesday for Pope Francis’ call for leaders in the church to be pastors. He also emphasized mercy and reaching out to people instead of just simply lecturing them, to openly communicate with those with whom the church might disagree.

“Jesus invites us, not only to take the risk of leaving our comfort zone, but also to deal with the tension involved in change, not dismissively but in a creative way,” he said. “Pope Francis is giving voice to this invitation in our day ... to leave behind the comfort of going the familiar way.”

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Rauner creates transition website CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner is launching a website that will allow individuals to apply for jobs in his administration.

The website is www.

MakeIllinoisGreat.com.

Visitors also can submit ideas to improve the state.

Rauner will be sworn into office in January.

The Winnetka Republican ousted Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn in the Nov. 4 election.

Rauner says making Illinois “the most compassionate and competitive” state in America is a challenge. He’s named a transition team of advisers that includes former White House chief of staff Bill Daley.

Lt. Governor-elect Evelyn Sanguinetti is chairwoman of Rauner’s transition committee.

She says whether Democrat, Republican Bruce Rauner or independent, the incoming administration wants to hear from the public.

The website unveiled Tuesday also solicits donations.

University to name new leader today CHICAGO (AP) – The University of Illinois plans to introduce its new pres-

ident today.

A Tuesday news release says the person who will take over Robert for current Easter President Robert Easter has been chosen but doesn’t name the new top administrator.

The new president will first be introduced at an 8:30 a.m. ceremony at the university’s Chicago campus. Events are then planned at the Springfield campus at noon and at the flagship campus in UrbanaChampaign later this afternoon.

The new president will oversee the university’s three campuses, 78,000 students and about 23,500 employees.

The president will take over as the university wrestles with concerns about rising tuition, the threat of possible cuts in state support and other issues.

The 67-year-old Easter plans to retire in June. He has been president since 2012.

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Mom concerned with children’s sexual play Dear Abby, Last weekend some family members were at my mom’s house for a meal.

My 6-year-old son and my cousin’s 4-year-old daughter were playing in the room my mom had set up for the grandkids.

When I went to check on them, I noticed the bathroom door was closed, so I knocked. My son answered, sounding rather panicked. I asked if “Jenny” was in there with him. He said no, then opened the door, but he looked scared, as if he knew he had done something wrong, and glanced nervously at the closed shower curtain.

Sure enough, there was Jenny, standing in the tub with her bathing suit

Abby, he has never seen any adult movies, magazines, love scenes, or caught me or anyone else in the act. Why on earth would this be on his mind at such a young age? Do you think he needs counseling?

– Worried Mom in California

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

around her ankles trying to get it back on. I told her to put her clothes on and took my son outside to speak with him. “Rory” admitted they were showing each other their private parts and had touched and rubbed them. I asked him why and where he learned how to do that, and he implied it was his idea.

fiancé doesn’t approve of me having close friendships with other men.

I recently met a lesbian couple whose company I enjoy. My fiancé doesn’t like us being friends because “they are trying to turn me gay.” Abby, this is ridiculous. I have never been attracted to women, and these ladies have never Dear Worried Mom, brought up the possibility No. Playing doctor is a that I may be lesbian, as game children have played they know I am straight. ever since curiosity was How can I make my fianborn. I think you need to ce come to terms with our talk to your child’s pediatri- friendship? I’m thinking of cian and ask if this behavior calling off the engagement. is normal at this age.

– Straight Girl in the South Dear Abby, I have had very few Dear Straight Girl, female friends in my life.

Has it become clear to I have a hard time relatyou yet how insecure and ing to other women. My controlling your fiancé

appears to be? Straight people are not “turned gay” because they have lesbian or gay friends.

You can talk at him until the cows come home, but unless he is willing and able to overcome his bias, he won’t believe you.

This is my long-winded way of advising you to find a more open-minded, secure man to marry because it doesn’t take a crystal ball to predict that the one you’re engaged to will eventually make you feel isolated, trapped and unhappy.

Dear Abby, Regarding the gent from Texas who likes to wear blue nail polish, there exists a famous fresco dating from 1500 B.C. or

earlier from the palace of Knossos. The fresco was dubbed “The Prince” by British archaeologists and depicts a long-haired male stripped to the waist wearing blue fingernail polish and blue toenail polish. The original now resides in the Heraklion Archeological Museum in Knossos on the island of Crete. Any good art history book will have a reproduction of this wellknown work of art.

– Ron F. in Richmond, Virginia Dear Ron, Thanks for the heads up, and for confirming that fashion trends are cyclical. Sooner or later, what seems passe today is certain to come around again.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, Nov. 20 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

Free blood sugar screening, 8-9 a.m., Community Health Services Department, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota. 815-539-7461, ext.

3291, weekdays. Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating.

North Central Illinois Logistics Council, 8-9:30 a.m., Room C316, Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, 815-220-3425.

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

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

Foot care clinic, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave. Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Prairie State Legal repre-

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

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

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

Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext. 5425.

Healthcare enrollment, noon-4:30 p.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-2843371.

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

Crafts and quits classes, 12:30-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave. Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

American Red Cross blood drive, noon-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1 and

7 p.m., ground-floor conference room, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota, 815-539-7461, ext. 5319.

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

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

Helping Understand Grief for Survivors (HUGS), 5:30-6:30 p.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon.

Call 815-732-2499 by noon Thursday. If no one calls, the meeting will be canceled.

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

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6 p.m., Suite 215, Positive Changes Acupuncture, 609 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-499-5425.

Sauk Valley Gluten-Free Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1013 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815973-0537.

Lee County Central Democratic Committee, 6:30 p.m., Sheridan’s Walton Tap, 906 Walton Road, Dixon, 815-288-9466.

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

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815499-5618.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Dixon Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Plum Creek Garden, 626 Palmyra Road, Dixon.

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

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815-625-9058.

Sauk Valley Landlord Association meeting, 7 p.m., Coventry Living Center, 612 W. St. Mary’s Road, Sterling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sterling Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Friday, Nov. 21 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

National Association of Health Underwriters Continued Education Class, 9 a.m., 6 E. 23rd, Sterling, 800-798-1771.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

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

Downstairs, west door.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open,

candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger traveling office hours, 2-3 p.m., Dixon City Hall, 121 W. Second St., 815-431-9271.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, state Route 52 N., Amboy.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Rochelle Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division St., state Route 26, Polo.

Alcoholics Anonymous District 73 meeting, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., Polo.

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

Lunch, 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230. ’57 Girls, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2302 W. First St., Dixon. ’49ers, 11:30 a.m., Fiesta Cancun, 200 Keul Road, Dixon.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

“Hand and Foot” card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging,

100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

Euchre, 1-3 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., Tampico, 815-535-3665.

Bingo, 7 p.m., Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. Fourth St., Sterling, 815-625-8290.

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, Nov. 19 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Sharing Life’s Memories, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St, Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Birthday and Thanksgiving party, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230.

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Bridge and bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cards and Wii Bowling, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Community coffee, 10-11 a.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815-456-3000.

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

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

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Dessert a fun alternative for Thanksgiving

BY NOELLE CARTER MCT News Service

W

hen you want to add a little extra depth to a recipe, consider toasting the nuts or spices before adding them to a dish.

Toasting helps to release the flavor and oils in the spices and nuts, lending depth and wonderfully rich flavor to a dish.

Toast whole spices on the stovetop using a heavybottomed saute pan over moderate heat. Toast the spices, stirring them or shaking the pan frequently, so they toast evenly. Watch the pan closely, so the spices don’t burn. A few minutes is all it should take to bring out the flavors; you’ll know they’re ready when you can smell them.

(You can toast ground spices, too, though this is best done on a parchmentlined baking sheet in the oven to keep the ground spices from burning.)

Toast nuts on a sheet pan in a 350- to 375-degree oven for several minutes until lightly darkened and fragrant. As with spices, watch that the nuts don’t overcook in the oven – they can go from nicely toasted to tragically burnt quickly.

Toasted nuts provide a flavorful garnish for pumpkin cake with chocolate ganache frosting, a fun pumpkin alternative for dessert at Thanksgiving. You can find the recipe below.

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Pumpkin Cake with Sour Cream Ganache

Toasted nuts provide a flavorful garnish for pumpkin cake with chocolate ganache Total time: 1 hour, 10 frosting, a fun pumpkin alternative for dessert at Thanksgiving. Toasting helps to minutes, plus cooling time release the flavor and oils in the spices and nuts. for the cake

Serves: 12 to 16 Note: The ganache recipe is adapted from “The Cake Bible” by Rose Levy Beranbaum. For the ganache, a less bitter, lower percentage chocolate will best complement the cake (preferably 60 to 65 percent).

Cake 2½ cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1½ teaspoons cinnamon 3 ⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 3 ⁄4 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, lightly beaten ¼ cup sour cream 1½ cups packed light brown sugar 3 ⁄4 cup safflower or canola oil 2 cups pumpkin puree 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) springform pans.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt.

3. In a separate large bowl, stir together the eggs and sour cream with a fork. Stir in the brown sugar and then the oil until just combined; be careful not to overwhisk.

4. Gently stir the flour mixture into the batter just until incorporated and there are no lumps. Stir in the pumpkin puree.

5. Divide the batter between the two prepared pans. Bake the cakes for about 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (the cakes are moist

and there may be a few crumbs on the toothpick, but there should be no batter). Remove and allow the cakes to cool, still in the pans, on a wire rack to room temperature.

Sour Cream Ganache 18 ounces semisweet chocolate or 6 (3-ounce) bars, coarsely chopped 3 cups sour cream, at room temperature ¼ teaspoon salt Prepared cakes 1½ cups chopped, toasted pecans 1. Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water.

Remove from heat.

2. Gently fold the sour cream into the chocolate until incorporated and uniform in texture, then stir in the salt.

3. Remove the cakes from the pans and place one on a cake stand or serving plate with the flatbottomed side up and spoon one-fourth of the ganache over the cake.

Spread the ganache evenly over the top.

4. Place the second cake, domed side up, evenly over the first and spoon one-half of the remaining frosting over the cake, evenly covering the top and sides.

Add additional frosting as needed to coat the cake evenly.

5. Press the pecans into the sides of the cake. The cake can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Each of 16 servings: 612 calories; 8 g protein; 59 g carbohydrates; 5 g fiber; 43 g fat; 15 g saturated fat; 73 mg cholesterol; 355 mg sodium.

HOLIDAYS IN THE KITCHEN

Laid-back pasta supper eases season of stress Consider looking in pantry before reaching for phone for pizza

BY JOE GRAY MCT News Service

You’ve just slid the umpteenth batch of cookies into the oven. Or you’ve been grocery shopping all day for that big Thanksgiving meal. Or you’ve been cleaning the house, wrapping presents, writing Christmas cards.

Whatever your holiday prep tasks, you’ve had it and you just can’t face making dinner. But before you reach for the phone to dial up a pizza, consider the pantry. You probably have a lot in there that you can throw together for a quick meal.

Take pasta. In the 10 minutes it takes for the water to boil, you could turn a jar of roasted red peppers and some

staples into a lush treat.

No roasted peppers?

How about artichoke dip? Or eggplant dip? Dig around; you may find something that inspires.

Then follow this model, which is blissfully free of chopping, the bane of many a cook. (OK, it requires just a little slicing).

To make the peppers saucy and creamy, reach for a little dairy. You may not have mascarpone in the fridge, but I’ll bet you have cream cheese or a melty cheese like brie. Start with a few tablespoons and add as much as you like. Some hot, starchy pasta water will help smooth the way.

Then kick back and enjoy dinner, before untangling the Christmas tree lights.

Pantry Pasta Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Makes: 2 servings ½ pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained, rinsed, sliced in strips Heavy cream, a melty cheese, mascarpone or cream cheese Capers, drained, rinsed Fresh herbs, torn, or dried, such as thyme or basil 1. Heat a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat; add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.

Drain, saving about ¼ cup of the cooking water.

2. Meanwhile, heat the

olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Smash the garlic with the side of a chef’s knife; peel and add it to the pan. Cook, 1 minute.

Stir in the peppers; cook to heat through, 3-5 minutes.

3. Turn heat to low; stir in your dairy component.

If using cheese, add some pasta water to help it melt.

If using cream, let it reduce a little. Sprinkle on capers and herbs, if you have them. Stir the cooked, drained spaghetti into the skillet to coat strands with the sauce. Remove the garlic clove and serve.

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Roasted red peppers from a jar never tasted so good as when doctored with some herbs and melted cheese.

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After cleaning, leeks shine in holiday salad A

BY NOELLE CARTER MCT News Service

s wonderful as they may be in a recipe, leeks can often be a real pain to clean.

A member of the onion family, leeks look like large scallions with a thick stalk or base. Because the white part of the base is prized in cooking, farmers mound dirt around the leeks to keep out the sunlight, extending the white as the leek grows.

Unfortunately, a lot of that dirt and grit ends up in between the layers of the leeks as they grow.

To clean a leek, peel and discard any old outer leaves, then trim the leek of the dark green leaves and base, reserving the white and any of the very light green base.

Trim the root end, then halve the leek lengthwise. Rinse the leek under cold, running water, feeling between the layers to loosen and dislodge any dirt or grit. Finally, slice and use as desired.

Finally, rinse the pieces in a colander under cold water.

Just to make sure everything is totally clean.

Ready to go, they’re perfect in the roasted pumpkin salad below.

Roasted Pumpkin Salad Total time: About 1 hour, 15 minutes, plus cooling time for the vegetables Serves: 10 10 cups cubed pumpkin (peeled and seeded), cut into 1-inch pieces (from about 7 pounds of pumpkin) 3 cups red pearl onions, peeled and trimmed

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2. In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin and onions with 3 tablespoons olive oil, one-half teaspoon salt, several grinds of pepper, the rosemary and thyme. Place the vegetables on a foil-lined baking pan and roast until softened and lightly caramelized, about 45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes for even coloring. Remove the pan and allow the pumpkin and onions to cool to room temperature.

3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Drain all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat, discarding or reserving the rest for another use.

4. Add the leek strips to the

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pan and place over mediumhigh heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until they soften and just begin to color, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in the white wine and cook, scraping any of the flavorful bits that stick to the bottom of the pan, until the wine evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Place the leek strips and any cooking liquid in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vinegar and mustard. Drizzle in the walnut oil while whisking to emulsify.

Season with one-eighth teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper, or to taste. Set aside in a warm place.

6. Toss the walnuts with 3 tablespoons olive oil and onehalf teaspoon salt. Spread on a sheet pan and toast in the 375-degree oven until the nuts are fragrant and a rich brown color, 6 to 8 minutes.

Remove and cool slightly. Set aside. The salad components can be made up to this point 1 day in advance. Refrigerate the components separately, and warm the dressing before folding into the salad.

7. In a large serving bowl, toss the greens with twothirds of the vinaigrette. Gently fold in the roasted pumpkin and onions, the bacon and toasted walnuts. Add extra vinaigrette as needed to lightly coat the contents.

8. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until needed, up to several hours in advance. Allow to warm slightly before serving.

Per serving: 357 calories; 7 g protein; 25 g carbohydrates; 5 g fiber; 27 g fat; 4 g saturated fat; 8 mg cholesterol; 426 mg sodium.

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Keystone pipeline bill falls short in Senate GOP vows to resurrect issue after taking two-house control in January WASHINGTON (AP) – In a combustible blend of oil and politics, the Democratic-controlled Senate rejected legislation Tuesday night to force completion of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Republicans vowed to resurrect the

controversial issue soon after taking two-house control of Congress in January.

The 59-41 Senate vote was one short of the 60 needed to clear the House-passed measure, and marked a severe blow

to embattled Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana.

While President Barack Obama and much of her party oppose the bill, the third-term Democrat had commandeered control of the chamber’s agenda in hopes of securing approval of the project and boosting her chances in an uphill Dec. 6 runoff election.

All 45 Senate Republicans supported the legislation to build the Canadato-Texas pipeline. Only 14 of 55 Democrats and allied independents joined them, a total that didn’t budge despite an appeal by the Louisiana Democrat behind closed doors a few hours before the vote.

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But Republicans said a pipeline replay with the potential to spark a veto confrontation with Obama would be coming – and soon.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and the incoming majority leader, said

within minutes of the vote, “I look forward to the new Republican majority taking up and passing the Keystone jobs bill early in the new year.”

Her political career in jeopardy, Landrieu told reporters, “I’m going to fight for the people of my state until the day that I leave, and I hope that will not be soon.”

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In a region accustomed to highway-choking snowstorms, this one is being called one of the worst in memory. Snow blown by strong winds forced the closing of a 132-mile stretch of the Thruway, the main highway across New York state.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said about 140 vehicles were stuck. Troopers used snowmobiles and allterrain vehicles to deliver supplies, state police Capt. Ed Kennedy said.

“Other than wishing they weren’t stuck in traffic, they’re warm and safe in their vehicles,” Kennedy said. Poloncarz was expecting the remaining motorists to be evacuated by nightfall because of plunging temperatures.

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Lauren Hansen shovels snow off her porch as her dog Kapone stands by on Tuesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Michiganians are shivering after a pre-winter cold weather system with gale-force winds broke temperature records and dumped up to foot and a half of snow. on Tuesday. They say the low temperatures were more reminiscent of January than November.

In New Hampshire and elsewhere, icy roads led to accidents. Lake-effect storms in Michigan produced gale-force winds and as much as 18 inches of snow, and canceled several flights at the Grand Rapids airport.

Schools closed in the North Carolina mountains amid blustery winds and ice-coated roads. In

Indiana, three firefighters were hurt when a semitrailer hit a fire truck on a snowy highway.

In Atlanta, tourists Morten and Annette Larsen from Copenhagen were caught off-guard by the 30-degree weather as they took photos of a monument to the 1996 summer Olympics at Centennial Olympic Park.

“It’s as cold here as it is in Denmark right now.

We didn’t expect that,” Larsen said, waving a

hand over his denim jacket, buttoned tightly over a hooded sweatshirt.

The National Weather Service warned that the snow, generated by cold air blowing over the warmer Great Lakes, would continue through today and could eventually total 6 feet in places.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo deployed 150 member of the National Guard to help clear snowclogged roads and remove abandoned vehicles.

WASHINGTON (AP) – As local authorities in Missouri near the end of their investigation in the Ferguson shooting, a broader federal civil rights review could hold a greater potential to refashion the police department and bring long-lasting change.

While a St. Louis County grand jury investigates the Aug. 9 shooting of 18-yearold Michael Brown, the Justice Department is investigating, too. More than 2 months into its probe of the Ferguson department’s practices, the civil rights inquiry is focusing on use-offorce, stops and searches and possible patterns of discrimination in the ways that officers in the predominantly white department interact

with the majority-black community.

Results are likely months away and may do little quickly to mollify the community. But whether or not officer Darren Wilson ends up facing state or federal criminal prosecution, the civil rights investigation will continue.

In similar cases, broad federal investigations of police departments have dictated changes in how officers carry out the most fundamental of tasks, from searching suspects to making traffic stops.

“If the end goal of this is to ensure that no one’s civil rights get violated, that everyone is treated decently and their constitutional rights are protected, the best thing that can come out of this is an overall look at the department,” said David Weinstein, a former federal civil rights prosecutor in Miami.

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Reid urges Obama to act quickly on immigration WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday that President Barack Obama should take executive action as quickly as possible to remake the nation’s immigration system.

It was a Harry shift from last Reid week when Reid said Obama should wait to act until Congress had completed work on must-pass spending legislation to fund the government into next year.

“I believe that when the president decides to do his executive order, he

should go big, as big as he can,” Reid told reporters on Capitol Hill, adding that he had spoken with Obama on Monday. “I said he should do something as quickly as he can.”

However, other Democrats suggested Obama should wait, amid some concern that Obama’s unilateral action on immigration could impede progress on a spending bill that Congress must pass by Dec. 11 to keep the government running.

“She doesn’t want anything to get in the way of getting an omnibus approved,” said Vincent Morris, spokesman for Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman

Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., without commenting on timing.

“I wish he would let the process work for a few months before he did this,” said Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.

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Israel vows harsh response to synagogue strike Palestinian attack leaves five dead; assailants shot to death by police JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel vowed harsh retaliation Tuesday for a Palestinian attack that killed five people and left bloodsmeared prayer books and shawls on the floor of a synagogue in Jerusalem – an assault that sharply escalated already-high tensions after weeks of religious violence.

The attack during morning prayers in the west Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Nof was carried out by two Palestinian cousins wielding meat cleavers, knives and a handgun. They were shot to death by police after the deadliest assault in

the holy city since 2008.

Four of the dead were rabbis and one was a police officer who died of his wounds hours after the attack. Three of the rabbis were born in the United States and the fourth was born in England, although all held dual Israeli citizenship.

Five others were wounded.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attack, the first time he has done so in the wave of deadly violence against Israelis. But he also called for an end to Israeli “provocations” surrounding Jerusalem’s

shrines that are sacred to both Muslims and Jews.

President Barack Obama called the attack “horrific” and without justification, urging cooperation from both sides to ease tensions and adding that too many Israelis and Palestinians have died in recent months, Tuesday’s attack, however, appeared to mark a turning point, with the gruesome scene in a house of worship shocking a nation long accustomed to violence.

The government released a photo of a meat cleaver it said came from

the crime scene. Government video showed blood-soaked prayer books and prayer shawls in the synagogue. A pair of glasses lay under a table, and thick streaks of blood smeared the floor.

“I saw people lying on the floor, blood everywhere,” said Yosef Posternak, who was at the synagogue in the quiet neighborhood that has a large community of English-speaking immigrants.

“People were trying to fight with (the attackers) but they didn’t have much of a chance,” Posternak told Israel Radio.

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CBS warns of Dish Network blackout LOS ANGELES – With negotiations going down to the wire, CBS is warning of a potential blackout of its TV stations – which air some of the nation’s most popular programs – for millions of customers of satellite giant Dish Network.

Dish’s current distribution contract with CBS expires Thursday, which could lead to a blackout of CBS’ signal in 14 markets, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York, Dallas, Denver and other cities where CBS owns a station.

The two sides are in negotiations, but CBS appears to be playing hard ball – using its strong prime-time lineup and coverage of the NFL and college football as leverage to extract an increase in the fees it charges for the retransmission of signals from CBS’ television stations.

“Dish has been deliberately dragging its feet for

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A relative of cousins Ghassan and Oday Abu Jamal is arrested Tuesday at the family’s home in Jerusalem. The cousins stormed a Jerusalem synagogue earlier in the day, attacking worshippers with meat cleavers and a gun during morning prayers and killing five people before they were killed in a shootout with police, officials said.

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months,” CBS said Tuesday in a statement. “Now, as the deadline nears, Dish appears willing to drop the most popular programming in its entire channel line-up because it won’t negotiate the same sort of deal that other cable, satellite and (telecommunication) companies have struck with CBS.” A blackout would mean that Dish customers in the affected regions might not see this weekend’s college football and NFL games, as well as such prime-time shows as “Blue Bloods,” “NCIS” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

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Toyota to begin fuel cell car sales TOKYO (AP) – There will only be a few hundred, and they won’t be cheap, but Toyota is about to take its first small step into the unproven market for emissions-free, hydrogen-powered vehicles.

The world’s largest auto-

maker announced Tuesday that it will begin selling fuel cell cars in Japan on Dec. 15 and in the U.S. and Europe in mid-2015.

The sporty-looking, fourdoor Toyota Mirai will retail for $57,600 before taxes. Toyota Motor Corp hopes to sell 400 in Japan and 300 in the rest of the world in the first year.

“In time, the fuel cell vehicle will become mainstream. We wanted to take the first step,” said Mitsuhisa Kato, a Toyota executive vice president, at the vehicle’s launch Tuesday. “We want to be at the leading edge.”

Fuel cell vehicles run on compressed hydrogen gas, which in the Mirai’s case is stored in two tanks mounted underneath the vehicle. They emit no exhaust, though fossil fuels are used in the production of hydrogen and to pressurize it. Both Honda and Hyundai are also experimenting with limited sales and leases of fuel cell cars.

Honda showed a fuel cell concept car on Monday.

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14,000-plus people in a festive mood Four-day event begins Thursday in Rock Falls

By Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce

The smell of fresh pine, the sounds of laughter in the air, twinkling lights and friendly smiles along the streets – it must be Hometown Holidays in Rock Falls.

Thursday through Sunday marks a festive time on the calendar as our community gathers and welcomes visitors to enjoy the magic that makes Rock Falls special during the holiday season.

This year marks a special year for this traditional event. Each year has seen changes, but some things have remained staples in this historic event.

The Christmas Walk and Love Light Tree have welcomed people to the Uptown area for many years, while the Holiday Bingo and Light Up the Uptown Christmas Tree display are relatively new events.

This year, a new twist is a joint Twin Cities Holiday Parade, which starts in Sterling and ends in Rock Falls.

As times have changed, two underlying themes have guided Hometown Holidays into the future – a sense of community spirit, and the idea that shopping in our hometown matters.

Every event is designed

Hometown Holidays highlights Win big with Holiday Bingo Christmas shopping is made easy this year with Holiday Bingo at the American Legion on Thursday. Doors open at 4 p.m., and games start at 6 p.m.

Attendees play to win prize packs full of items from local businesses that can be used as Christmas gifts. One of this year’s jackpot prizes is $800-plus of gift cards from local businesses.

Other prizes include: 1. Frozen (items from the hit movie, “Frozen”); 2. Baking for the Holidays (classy cupcake mixes and tools); 3. Thanksgiving Feast (Paula Dean cookwear, tools, and trimmings); 4. Dr. Hunter’s Paradise (camouflage and outdoors galore); and 5. Pink, Pink, Pink (breast cancer awareness items, including a Hope-themed Longaberger basket).

Ten packs of cards are available for regular games for $10; additional cards are available for special and jackpot games.

Activities and festivities for all ages at the Christmas Walk Meet up in Rock Falls from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, where more than 30 open houses and booths will line the streets of the Uptown Christto meet both purposes, bring people together for a good time, while promoting the businesses and organizations that make Rock Falls unique.

Bethany Bland is the president and CEO of the Rock Falls Chamber.

“My favorite event by far is the Christmas Walk,” Bland said.

“It feels like a family reunion. We are not all related – many people

loved ones’ names included in the newspaper on Christmas Eve.

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Names of loved ones are read during the Love Light Ceremony in November 2013 in Rock Falls. mas Walk along First Avenue, Second Street, and neighboring areas.

Free activities will include delicious food and drinks, wagon rides with Clydesdale horses, fire truck rides (Firehouse of God Museum), live reindeer, visits with Santa, live performances (Rock Falls High School Choir, Story Tellers, Barbershoppers, and more), photos with the Wizard of Oz, and much more.

Open houses at businesses located in the Uptown area and booths hosted along the streets will offer samples, prize drawings, activities

live far away and visit Rock Falls just for this event – but we see familiar faces that make this place feel like family,” she said.

“It is also an opportunity for every business in the area to get involved, showing who they are, what they have to offer, and that they care about the community.

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Light up the Uptown A beautiful display of Christmas trees line First Street at Bowman Park during the holidays. Drive through and soak up the Christmas Spirit from Nov. 20 until Jan. 1.

Trees are sponsored by local organizations and families. Sponsors provide unique decorations for their trees, and the trees are visible, 24-7.

A limited number of trees are still available to sponsor for $40.

Contact the Rock Falls Chamber for more information.

50/50 raffle Win big with this year’s Hometown Holidays 50/50 Raffle.

Top prize is half of the funds raised from the sale of tickets.

Second prize is a STIHL BG 66L Blower, valued at $300 from Mike’s Repair.

Third prize is a $200 meat bundle from Sav-A-Lot. Fourth prize is a $100 gift certificate from Deer Valley Country Club.

Tickets are available for $1 at Culver’s, Imprintable Memories, and the Rock Falls Chamber.

The drawing takes place just in time for holiday shopping on Nov. 24.

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e-mail: sports@saukvalley.com Chasing MJ Lakers star Kobe Bryant pulls within 300 points of Michael Jordan by eclipsing 32,000 points on Tuesday in win over Atlanta Hawks.

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Now playing Chicago Marshall girls basketball coach Dorothy Gaters wins her IHSA-record 1,000th game in an 84-22 win over Thornridge on Tuesday night.

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Mantra put to practice Golden Warriors defense stifles Dixon at Musgrove

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STERLING – Coach Ryan Vasquez’s mantra during the Sterling girls basketball preseason was that his team would rely on defense.

On Tuesday night, the mantra became a reality as the Golden Warriors took the Dixon Duchesses out of their comfort zone in what turned into a 43-30 win.

“Give credit to Sterling, they came out with more energy,” Dixon coach Luke Ravlin said.

“We couldn’t get anything

Star of the game: Jay Borum, Sterling, 16 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists Key performers: Isabelle Shiaras, Dixon, 6 points, 10 rebounds; Gabby Sandoval, Sterling, 17 points Up next: Rock Falls at Dixon, 7:15 p.m. Friday; Sterling at Sherrard, 7:15 p.m. Friday going. A lot of it was them, and some of it was us not coming out ready to play a full 32 minutes. We haven’t played a full game yet this year.”

It took nearly 4 minutes for

Dixon (0-2) to get its first points on a basket by Carly Hartle.

Dixon finished the first quarter with four points on five shot attempts.

Sterling didn’t necessarily come out on fire on offense either, other than Jay Borum, who made all three of her shot attempts in the first quarter to score seven of the team’s nine points.

Borum continued to thrive the rest of the game, as she finished with 16 points and 15 rebounds Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com despite giving up height to Sterling’s Jay Borum grabs one of her game-high 15 rebounds Dixon’s post players. during Tuesday’s game against Dixon at Musgrove Fieldhouse.

MANTRA CONTINUED ON B5 Borum also had 16 points in a 43-30 win.

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Kayci Howell sets a ball during practice Wednesday at Sauk Valley Community College. Howell, the daughter of Sauk Valley coach Jay Howell, has watched a lot of Skyhawks volleyball over the last 5 years. She never imagined that she’d be on the team that was the first to qualify for the national tournament. The Skyhawks will play in the tournament starting Thursday in Phoenix, Ariz.

Sunny skies ahead

Skyhawks poised going into national tourney in Phoenix we’re going to get off the plane, and it’s going to be 70 degrees. I’m just so excited to get to play with these girls, to get to show Kayci Howell has seen an awful lot of Sauk everyone else in the country what we can do.”

Valley volleyball the past 5 years. That’s While it was business as usual during part of the deal when your father is the practice Tuesday evening, there was an coach. undeniable air of excitement as the team But never in her wildest dreams did the got ready to head out of the gym and across Newman grad envision the Skyhawks the cold, windswept parking lot to their advancing to the national tournament … cars. let alone with herself as a freshman setter.

Most of the laughing and chatting seemed But that’s exactly where Howell and her to revolve around the weather, and what a Sauk teammates find themselves this week, as the Skyhawks leave this morning for the difference 18 hours would make.

“This is like a vacation – no school, no NJCAA Division II National Championships jobs, just playing volleyball with friends in Phoenix, Ariz. in Arizona,” sophomore libero Morgan “I never thought we’d be going to nationMammosser said. als; I never thought that I would be there,” Howell said. “It’s so surreal to me that SUNNY CONTINUED ON B3

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Skyhawks FYI Record: 35-6 Kill leaders: Jordan Giddings 474, Kiarra Harris 352, Kristyn Kasner 344 Block leaders: Kiarra Harris 121, Jordan Giddings 108, Megan Rosengren 76 Assist leaders: Kayci Howell 773, Haley McAuliffe 652 Dig leaders: Morgan Mammosser 747, Brianna Correa 499, Kayci Howell 344 Ace leaders: Kayci Howell 20, Haley McAuliffe 19, Morgan Mammosser 15 Up next: NJCAA Division II National Championships, first round, Sauk Valley vs. Cowley County (Kansas), 10 a.m.

Thursday

arc Trestman used to sound like a guy who could find something positive from a red light because it should turn green soon enough, and he would describe it as a “process,” and he would embrace that idea.

These days, Trestman sounds like a guy talking through the motions. Like the only process remaining is an exit interview.

For example, Trestman was asked Monday about Jay Cutler’s pass that should’ve been intercepted by Minnesota’s Captain Munnerlyn in the end zone in the fourth quarter of a game in which the Bears inexplicably held just a four-point lead over the Vikings.

“The fact of the matter is it went incomplete,” Trestman said, then focused on the Bears’ ability to score on the next play.

There was a follow-up question centering on Cutler’s decision on the near-interception, to which Trestman said he wasn’t “going to talk about each and every play.”

He used to want to talk about each and every play, didn’t he? Yes. Yes, he did. In glorious detail, in fact. Even plays that might be critical of his quarterback. Maybe that didn’t go down well in the quarterbacks room.

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Barnes, Lower reap TRAC honors Newman’s Jacob Barnes and Fulton’s Patrick Lower were selected the Three Rivers North player and coach of the year, respectively, it was announced on Tuesday, after a vote of the league coaches.

Barnes, who has committed to play football at Western Illinois, led dominant offensive and defensive lines for the Comets. Lower guided the Steamers to a 6-5 record and a berth in the Class 1A playoffs.

A complete list of the allconference team can be found on B5.

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Koning named to NUIC East squad AFC’s Cassidy Koning earned a spot on NUIC East Division first team, it was announced Tuesday.

Dakota’s Jaycee Cleaver was the lone unanimous selection in voting conducted by league coaches.

A complete list of the allconference team can be found on B5.

MLB

White Sox add reliever Duke The Chicago White Sox boosted their bullpen Tuesday, reaching an agreement with left-hander Zach Duke on a 3-year, $15 million contract.

The 31-year-old Duke will get $4.5 million next season, $5 million in 2016, and $5.5 million in 2017.

Duke flourished in his lone season with Milwaukee, going 5-1 with a 2.45 ERA in a career-high 74 appearances. He joins a bullpen that ranked 28th in the majors with a 4.38 ERA, and a team that went 73-89 last season after losing 99 the previous year.

NFL

Bears add returner Mariani The Chicago Bears have agreed to a 2-year contract with receiver and kick returner Marc Mariani, and waived safety Ahmad Dixon.

A seventh-round draft pick by Tennessee in 2010, Mariani made the Pro Bowl that season as a return specialist. He played in all 16 games in each of his first two seasons, but he has not appeared in a game since then.

Dixon appeared in five games for the Bears this season, recording four special teams tackles and a fumble recovery.

Steelers release RB Blount LeGarrette Blount’s early exit Monday night cost the volatile running back his job.

The Pittsburgh Steelers cut Blount on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he jogged off LP Field with the clock still running in a 27-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans.

The Steelers signed Blount to a 2-year, $3.85 million deal in March to provide the running game with some needed heft. He ran for 266 yards and two scores, but saw his playing time diminish in recent weeks.

Blount took the field for just one play on Monday night, while good friend Le’Veon Bell rushed for a career-high 204 yards and a touchdown.

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• Sauk Valley at Madison

Girls basketball 5 p.m.

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Illinois coach Tim Beckman believes that his Illini are making progress, but he knows that four wins is nothing to brag about. He hopes the team can finish with two wins to become bowl eligible.

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CHAMPAIGN – A four-win season at this point of the year is “nothing to brag on,” Illinois coach Tim Beckman said.

Yet on Monday, he was projecting a seven-win season this year that could lead to an eight-win season next year.

Meanwhile, many around Champaign, the Big Ten, and the nation are wondering whether Beckman will be retained after the season finale Nov. 29 at Northwestern.

The Illini (4-6, 1-5 Big Ten) face Penn State at home Saturday, needing to win both remaining games to attain bowl eligibility.

“If we take care of business in the next two games or three games, that’s a seven-win season,” Beckman said, including a bowl victory in his projection.

“We have to take one at a time.”

Beckman said he meets weekly on Wednesday mornings over coffee with athletic director Mike Thomas, who has given him no word of making a change.

• Tim Beckman is the Illini’s fifth head football coach since 1990. In that span, the team has gone to nine bowl games.

Beckman is in his third season of a 5-year contract.

“It’s about winning,” Beckman said. “I understand that.”

He indicated the meetings are pleasant with Thomas, who fired coach Ron Zook in 2011 and hired Beckman.

“He’s always asking me, ‘What can we do to help build this program?’” Beckman said.

Beckman said he sees signs of the program moving in the right direction, pointing to his recruiting class and this season’s record.

“I do think we’re better just by numbers, reality alone,” he said at his weekly news conference.

“Last year, we didn’t have four wins at this time. I’m telling you we have four wins right now, and I have four wins to prove it.”

Asked which positions or

units have improved since last season, Beckman couldn’t pinpoint one.

“After the last game, I guess you can’t say either,” he said, referencing Saturday’s 30-14 home loss to Iowa.

During his 23-minute news conference, Beckman also called the team’s schedule “incredible.”

Illinois’ strength of schedule ranks 41st nationally in the Sagarin ratings, and fourth among Big Ten schools.

He pointed out only one team the Illini have played has a losing record, but that team – Purdue (3-7, 1-5) – beat Illinois.

The losses, he said, haven’t been easy on him.

“I’ve been around winning my whole life,” he said. “This isn’t something I enjoy.”

Beckman hopes to build a winner at Illinois. He said he needs time.

“This program needs to be consistently built,” he said. “History shows that it hasn’t been where it wants to be all the time. Well, consistency builds that.”

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Parody pushes Woods’ buttons Golfer takes to Jeter’s website to bash Jenkins’ column

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

Tiger Woods criticized Hall of Fame golf writer Dan Jenkins on Tuesday for a parody in which Jenkins fakes an interview with him and covers topics from his reputation as a bad tipper to his failed marriage to his 6-year drought in the majors.

The online headline of the Golf Digest column is “My (Fake) Interview with Tiger,” with an asterisk to add, “Or how it plays out in my mind.” The print edition of the magazine has “fake” in parentheses on the cover, but not in the headline above the column.

Woods rarely goes public with his criticism of stories written about him. But on Tuesday, he wrote a guest column for Derek Jeter’s new website, www.theplayerstribune.com, which is a forum for athletes to connect directly with fans. The title of Woods’ column was “Not True, Not Funny.”

He said the fake interview “fails as parody, and is really more like grudge-fueled piece of character assassination.”

Jenkins, who has been covering the majors for more than 60 years, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011. While he has covered all the greats dating to Ben Hogan, he

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Tiger Woods is not happy about a recent column written by Dan Jenkins in Golf Digest, where Jenkins runs through a “fake” interview with Woods.

The column covered topics including Woods’ failed marriage and his reputation as a bad tipper. never was granted a private interview with the 14-time major champion early in Woods’ career.

“I like to think I have a good sense of humor, and that I’m more than willing to laugh at myself,” Woods wrote.

“I’ve been playing golf for a long time, 20 years on the PGA Tour. I’ve given lots of interviews to journalists in all that time, more than I could count, and some have been good and some not so much. ... But this concocted article was below the belt.

“Good-natured satire is one thing, but no fair-minded writer would put someone in the position of having to publicly deny that he

mistreats his friends, takes pleasure in firing people, and stiffs on tips – and a lot of other slurs, too.”

Jenkins said on Twitter after Woods’ response, “My next column for Tiger: defining parody and satire. I thought I let him off easy.”

He declined further comment.

In the “fake” interview, Jenkins asked why Woods hasn’t fired longtime agent Mark Steinberg: Q: Why haven’t you fired Steiny, by the way?

You’ve fired everybody else. ...

A: I’ll probably get around to it. I like to fire people. It gives me something to do when I’m not shaping my shots.

Jenkins also had a series of questions related to Woods crashing his car into a fire hydrant on Thanksgiving night in 2009 at the onset of revelations that he had multiple extramarital affairs: Q: You haven’t talked about it, but after all of those New York Post front pages during the scandal, what’s the moral of your story?

A: That’s easy. Don’t get caught.

Q: You named your yacht Privacy. Because you’re a worldwide celebrity, do you really expect and demand privacy?

A: I thought about renaming it Serenity, but that pretty much went out the door when the 9-iron hit the window of the Escalade.

Jenkins served up a couple of phony questions on Woods’ reputation as a bad tipper: Q: I don’t get it. For a guy who can certainly afford it, you’ve become famous for being a bad tipper. It’s almost like you take pride in it.

A: I just don’t understand why you’re supposed to tip people for doing a job they’re already getting paid to do.

Q: In many cases tips are expected to be part of their salary.

A: So let ’em go find a better job.

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Michigan State’s Denzel Valentine is trapped by Duke’s Jahlil Okafor (left) and Matt Jones during Tuesday’s game in Indianapolis. Duke won 81-71.

Wildcats roll over Jayhawks Spartans fall to Duke by 10 By the Associated Press

Dakari Johnson scored 11 points, Andrew Harrison had 10, and No. 1 Kentucky used a dominant defense to blow out No. 4 Kansas 72-40 in Tuesday night’s Champions Classic in Indianapolis.

The Wildcats (3-0) shot just 43.1 percent from the field, but they were so good on defense that it didn’t matter. Kansas (1-1) shot just 19.6 percent from the field, and was 15-for-27 at the line in the storied program’s worst offensive performance since a 61-45 loss to Kentucky on Dec. 1, 1998.

Wayne Selden Jr. had nine points for the Jayhawks, and Cliff Alexander finished with eight.

The Tigers were led by Nick King’s 16 points.

Austin Nichols and Avery Woodson added 10 each.

No. 15 Virginia Commonwealth 87, Toledo 78:

Virginia Commonwealth pulled away in the final 3 minutes to register a hard-fought victory over Toledo in Richmond, Virginia.

Senior Treveon Graham and junior Melvin Johnson each scored 22 points to lead the Rams (2-0), who finally took control of the game with nine unanswered points down the stretch.

Toledo (1-1) stayed even with VCU for most of the evening, but too many turnovers in the closing minutes allowed the Rams to escape with a win No. 4 Duke 81, No. 19 – their 21st straight at the Michigan State 71: Quinn Siegel Center.

Cook scored 19 points, No. 16 San Diego State and Jahlil Okafor had 17 53, NO. 25 Utah 49: JJ to lead Duke past Michi- O’Brien had a strong secgan State in Indianapolis. ond half and finished The Blue Devils (3-0) with 12 points and 11 have won each game this rebounds, helping San season by double digits.

Diego State to a home Michigan State was led victory against Utah in a

by Brendan Dawson with matinee between cold18 points, and Travis Trice shooting teams that had a with 15. But the Spartans crazy final 47 seconds.

(1-1) couldn’t get enough O’Brien, who played stops, and struggled for Utah as a freshman, to contain Okafor, the had no points and three nation’s top freshman rebounds in the first half, who didn’t disappoint in and SDSU trailed 18-17 at one of the premier early- the break. season showcases.

The teams combined for Okafor finished 8 of 10 18 points in the final 46.8 from the field and had five seconds. rebounds.

No. 20 Ohio State 74, No. 9 Virginia 75, South Marquette 63: Kam WilCarolina State 55: Mal- liams scored 15 points, colm Brogdon and Jus- and Shannon Scott added tin Anderson scored 17 a career-best 14 assists points each, and No. 9 to lead Ohio State past Virginia closed the first Marquette in Columbus, half on a 22-6 run in Char- Ohio.

Amir Williams had 12 lottesville, Virginia.

It was the 13th consecu- points, and Marc Loving tive victory at home for scored 10 for the BuckVirginia (3-0), which has eyes (2-0), who shot 65 coasted in each of its first percent from the field (32for-49) – including 8-forthree games.

The Bulldogs (0-3) were 15 on 3-pointers.

Steve Taylor Jr. had 20 led by Karon Wright with 15 points, all coming on points for the Golden 3-pointers in the second Eagles (1-1).

No. 21 Nebraska 82, half.

No. 11 Wichita State 71, Central Arkansas 56: TerMemphis 56: Ron Baker ran Petteway scored 23 scored 21 points to lead points, Shavon Shields No. 11 Wichita State to added 16, and Nebraska a win over Memphis in shook off a sloppy first Sioux Falls, South Dako- half to beat Central Arkanta, pushing the Shockers’ sas in Lincoln, Nebraska. regular-season win streak Tai Webster had 11 of his to a nation-leading 33 13 points in the second half for the Cornhuskgames.

Fred VanVleet had 15 ers (2-0), who turned the points, and Darius Carter game into a rout after had 12 for the Shockers leading by only five points shortly after halftime.

(2-0).

“We’re definitely a tight-knit group, really close, and it’s like going somewhere warm with your family, as much as we’ve been together. It’s a whole new experience, and it’s just icing on the cake of this season.”

It’s been a dream season for the Skyhawks (35-6), from their 10-1 record at home, to their 8-2 mark in winning the Arrowhead Conference title, to the Region IV championship that earned the program’s first trip to nationals.

And it’s been a strong balance that has been key to it all. While Sauk has out-killed its opponents 1,694-920 this year – a clip of 41.3-22.4 per match – it’s also had nearly 1,000 more digs on the season, 100 more blocks, and 700 more assists.

“Our defense has been on point,” said Mammosser, whose mother, Sheila, preaches defense as the Rock Falls coach.

“During our 18-match winning streak, we have been solid, we have been all over the floor, we’ve been saving balls, getting great passes up, stopping opposing hitters. Nothing hits the floor, nothing drops; it all starts with the back row.”

Mammosser is in her first year as libero, having taken over the spot from Bri Correa. Correa, a sophomore from Mendota, has moved to a general defensive specialist role, and believes it’s one of the best things for the team.

“Morgan can do anything back there, so I’m happy she’s the libero this year,” the softspoken Correa said. “I just play left back now, and it’s easier for me to go in and do my job.

We’re pretty confident in each other, and we’re just ready for everything.”

Having two liberos on the court most of the time is a big reason why the Skyhawks are heading to Phoenix. There is very little the back row can’t get to, and there’s less pressure on everyone to try and do everything when they rotate back there.

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Part of the reason the Sauk Valley Skyhawks have won an Arrowhead Conference and Region IV title this year is because of the play of defenders like Morgan Mammosser in the back row. have to cover as much, because she’s right there with me,’” Mammosser said. “She’s so good, and we mesh so well. She’s diving for balls, I’m diving for balls, and it really helps to have pretty much two amazing back-row players together covering the entire court.”

It’s a luxury the offense enjoys, as well. Howell and fellow setter Haley McAuliffe both know they can count on strong passes, which in turn leads to consistent sets for Sauk’s stable of talented hitters.

In system or out of system, the Skyhawk offense can usually find its flow fairly easily, and getting into the groove is why they have been so dominant through this postseason run.

“Having two girls back there – actually, everyone who plays the back row, not just Bri and Morgan – who can get to mostly everything makes it a lot easier for

us setters, because we’re not running around as much,” Howell said. “We all have confidence in each other, and you’re able to lean on other girls because everyone can pretty much do everything.”

That’s what Sauk is counting on in its first foray to nationals.

Instead of seeing teams they’re familiar with in Arrowhead and Region IV competition, the Skyhawks go into Phoenix somewhat blind.

But much like anything else, that doesn’t seem to faze this group. While their opponents are a bit of a mystery to them, the Skyhawks realize the same is also true in reverse: their opponents haven’t seen them play, either.

“I think it’s nice to not know who we’re playing,” Howell said. “I think we’ve done that a lot, and we’ve done it well. I think it’s easier, because you’re not scared or timid.

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“We’ve played Parkland, who’s the No. 1 team, and we played with them pretty well. I think we kind of use that and are able to see, ‘OK, we can play with these teams.’”

As well as things have gone lately, Sauk’s players say if they play their game, and do what they’ve been doing so well all season long, they’re going to be happy with whatever happens this weekend.

“We’re ready for anything, and there’s not a lot of pressure on us,” Correa said. “We’re going to play with confidence, we’re going to play the best we can, and we’re going to get as far as we can.”

“We know what we’re capable of, so we either match up with other teams and win, or we don’t,” Mammosser added. “We just want to play to our potential, and have fun. It’s really going to be a great experience.”

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Today’s deal occurred during a tournament in the Netherlands. How should the defense go to defeat three no-trump? West leads his fourth-highest club. South takes East’s king with his ace and continues with a diamond to dummy’s 10.

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Declarer takes this trick in the dummy and leads a low heart. Now East must not be dozing. He must grab the trick and play his remaining club to give the defenders one diamond, one heart and three clubs for down one.

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TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Girls basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

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Ottawa Geneseo LaSalle-Peru Sterling Rochelle

All 1-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-0

Tuesday’s results IMSA tournament • Ottawa 50, Indian Creek 30 Pontiac tournament • Washington 57, LaSalle-Peru 33 Sauk Valley Shootout • Sterling 43, Dixon 30 Temple’s Tip-Off Classic • Rock Island 66, Geneseo 30

All 2-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2

Tuesday’s results Sauk Valley Shootout • Sterling 43, Dixon 30 • Rock Falls 52, Stillman Valley 40

All 1-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2

Tuesday’s results Princeton tournament • Streator 37, Princeton 33 Sauk Valley Shootout • Sherrard 57, Newman 27

All 2-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-2

Today’s games Galva tournament • Morrison vs. Elmwood, 6 Oregon tournament • Prophetstown vs. Milledgeville, 5:45 • Fulton vs. Mendota, 5:45 Ridgwood tournament • Erie vs. Riverdale, 5 • Rockridge vs. Monmouth-Roseville, 6;30

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

All 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2

Tuesday’s results • AFC 55, Orangeville 29 • Aquin 59, South Beloit 36 • Milledgeville 42, Pecatonica 38, OT • River Ridge 55, Forreston 34 Today’s games Warren tournament • Durand vs. Warren, 6 • Orangeville vs. Pearl City, 7:30

Tournament pairings Sauk Valley Shootout Monday’s results • Stillman Valley 65, Sterling 55 • Sherrard 49, Dixon 30 • Rock Falls 67, Newman 44 Tuesday’s results • Sterling 43, Dixon 30 • Sherrard 57, Newman 27 • Rock Falls 52, Stillman Valley 40 Friday’s games • Rock Falls at Dixon, 7:15 • Sterling at Sherrard, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Newman, 7:15

Oregon tournament Pool A: Prophetstown, Milledgeville, Genoa-Kingston Pool B: Mendota, Fulton, Polo Pool C: Oregon, Hall, Pecatonica Pool D: Rockford Christian, Amboy, Ottawa Marquette Today’s games • Prophetstown vs. Milledgeville, 5:45 • Mendota vs. Fulton, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Hall, 7:15 • Rockford Christian vs. Amboy, 7:15 Thursday’s games • Milledgeville vs. Genoa-Kingston, 5:45 • Fulton vs. Polo, 5:45 • Hall vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 • Amboy vs. Ottawa Marquette, 7:15 Friday’s games • Genoa-Kingston vs. Prophetstown, 5:45 • Polo vs. Mendota, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 • Rockford Christian vs. Ottawa Marquette, 7:15 Saturday’s games • Games TBD

Galva tournament Tuesday’s results • Morrison 48, United 37 • Elmwood 45, Galva 32 Today’s games • Morrison vs. Elmwood, 6 • Galva vs. United, 7:30 Friday’s games • Elmwood vs. United, 6 • Morrison vs. Galva, 7:30

Princeton tournament Blue Pool: Princeton (1-0), Putnam County, LaMoille (0-1), Streator White Pool: Stark County (1-0), Midland (0-1), Bureau Valley (1-0), Henry (0-1) Monday’s results • Stark County 58, Midland 19 • Bureau Valley 46, Henry 24 • Princeton 47, LaMoille 19 Tuesday’s results • Henry 21, Midland 18 • Streator 37, Princeton 33 • Putnam County 49, LaMoille 32 Thursday’s games • Bureau Valley vs. Stark County, 5 • LaMoille vs. Streator, 6:30 • Princeton vs. Putnam County, 8 Friday’s games • Streator vs. Putnam County, 5 • Stark County vs. Henry, 6:30 • Bureau Valley vs. Midland, 8 Saturday’s games • Games TBD

Saturday’s games • Stockton vs. Forreston, noon • Christian Life vs. Winnebago, 1:30 • Rochelle vs. Eastland, 1:30 • Eastland vs. Stockton, 4:30 • Winnebago vs. Rochelle, 4:30 • Forreston vs. Christian Life, 6 Monday, Nov. 24 • Eastland vs. Christian Life, 5 • Stockton vs. Rochelle, 6:30 • Forreston vs. Winnebago, 8 Tuesday, Nov. 25 • Rochelle vs. Forreston, 5 • Christian Life vs. Stockton, 5 • Winnebago v.s Eastland, 6:30

STERLING 43, DIXON 30

Tuesday’s results Galva tournament • Morrison 48, United 37 Ridgwood tournament • Rockridge 36, Erie 26 • Bushnell-Prairie-City 55, Riverdale 46 Sauk Valley Shootout • Sherrard 57, Newman 27 Temple’s Tip-Off Classic • Annawan 75, Orion 40

Conf.

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Saturday’s games • Sycamore JV vs. Rockford East JV, 2:30 • West Carroll vs. AFC, 5:30

Sauk Valley Shootout at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Sterling

Three Rivers West Conf.

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Friday’s games • Rockford East JV vs. AFC, 7:30 (at high school) • West Carroll vs. Sycamore JV, 7:30 (at junior high)

Tuesday’s box scores

Today’s games Oregon tournament • Amboy vs. Rockford Christian, 7:15 • Hall vs. Oregon, 7:15

Rockridge Morrison Sherrard Fulton Prophetstown Orion Erie Riverdale

Thursday’s games • Sycamore JV vs. AFC, 7:30 (at high school) • West Carroll vs. Rockford East JV, 7:30 (at junior high)

Friday’s games • Winnebago vs. Stockton, 5 • Christian Life vs. Rochelle, 6:30 • Eastland vs. Forreston, 8

Three Rivers East Conf.

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Today’s games • Riverdale vs. Erie, 5 • Rockridge vs. Monmouth-Roseville, 6:30 • Ridgewood vs. Bushnell Prairie City, 8

Forreston tournament

Today’s games Oregon tournament • Mendota vs. Fulton, 5:45 • Oregon vs. Hall, 7:15

Bureau Valley Princeton Amboy Hall Kewanee St. Bede Newman

Tuesday’s results • Rockridge 36, Erie 26 • Bushnell Prairie City 55, Riverdale 46 • Monmouth-Roseville 71, Ridgewood 56

AFC Tournament

BNC West Conf.

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Monday’s results • Ridgewood 52, Riverdale 22 • Rockridge 54, Bushnell-Prairie City 27 • Monmouth-Roseville 50. Erie 30

Friday’s games • Monmouth-Roseville vs. Bushnell Prairie City, 5 • Riverdale vs. Rockridge, 6:30 • Ridgewood vs. Erie, 8

Today’s game Temple’s Tip-Off Classic • Geneseo vs. Rockford Jefferson, 6

Rock Falls Stillman Valley Byron Mendota Oregon Rockford Lutheran Winnebago Dixon

Ridgewood tournament

DIXON (0-2) Katie Provo 0-0 0-0 0, Courtney Rogers 0-0 0-0 0, Maggie Bushman 1-4 0-0 2, Brittani Sohn 0-1 1-2 1, Bre Scheidegger 0-0 2-2 2, Carly Hartle 4-9 1-2 9, Tyler Smith 2-8 0-0 5, Katie Dewey 1-3 0-0 3, Ellie Provo 1-1 0-0 2, Isabelle Shiaras 2-9 2-5 6, Ashley Schmall 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 11-36 6-11 30.

STERLING (1-1) Erin Stroup 0-3 0-0 0, Carolynn Hammelman 0-4 0-0 0, Gabby Sandoval 5-12 6-8 17, Jay Borum 7-12 1-2 16, Denajha Phillips 1-6 0-0 2, Mackenzie Barnhart 0-0 0-0 0, Katelyn Everett 0-0 0-0 0, Lauren Fritz 0-1 0-0 0, Mya Pearson 1-4 0-0 2, Rashel Robinson 1-6 4-6 6, Sydney Shearer 0-0 0-0 0, Cassidy Peikert 0-0 0-0 0, Mackenzie Garza 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 15-48 11-16 43.

Dixon 4 9 11 6 — 30 Sterling 9 18 8 8 — 43 3s – Dixon 2-7 (Dewey 1-1, Smith 1-6), Sterling 2-11 (Borum 1-2, Sandoval 1-6, Stroup 0-3). Rebounds – Dixon 25 (Shairas 10), Sterling 39 (Borum 15, Robinson 10). Assists – Dixon 6 (Sohn 2), Sterling 3 (Hammelman, Sandoval, Phillips). Blocks – Dixon 1 (Shiaras), Sterling none. Steals – Dixon 1 (Shiaras), Sterling 8 (Borum 3).

Turnovers – Dixon 16, Sterling 17. Fouls – Dixon 13, Sterling 16. Technicals – Dixon bench. at Stillman Valley

ROCK FALLS 52, STILLMAN VALLEY 40 ROCK FALLS (2-0) Dallas Clevenger 1 3-6 5, Bailie Smith 0 0-0 0, Madison Shaw 0 0-0 0, Abbee Sigel 5 1-4 14, Olivia Babcock 8 5-6 21, Emily Sauer 1 0-0 2, Chelsi Blair 1 2-2 4, Bailey Schrader 3 0-1 6, Nicole Tupper 0 0-0 0, Marissa Chavez 0 0-0 0, Liz Lego 0 0-0 0, Latesha Lee 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 11-19 52.

STILLMAN VALLEY (1-1) Glendenning 0 0-0 0, Shelburne 0 0-0 0, Morrison 0 0-0 0, Hellyer 5 6-9 20, Hillard 0 0-0 0, Timm 2 0-3 4, Fleming 0 0-0 0, Boettcher 1 0-2 2, Weaver 5 2-4 12, Ballard 0 2-2 2. Totals: 13 10-20 40.

RF 12 10 16 14 — 52 SV 6 11 13 10 — 40 3s – Rock Falls 3 (Sigel 3). Stillman Valley 4 (Hellyer 4). at Newman

SHERRARD 57, NEWMAN 27 SHERRARD (2-0) Crisco 1-2 0-0 2, Hatlestad 0-1 0-0 0, Hutton 2-4 4-5 10, Claire Crippen 0-2 2-2 2, Stransgard 5-8 1-2 11, Chelsey Crippen 6-11 3-5 15, Frye 4-8 1-4 10, Anderson 2-7 2-2 5. Totals: 20-43 13-20 57.

NEWMAN (0-2) Sarah Trujillo 2-6 2-2 6, Julie Hurd 1-6 3-4 6, Mary Jensen 2-5 0-1 4, Rhyanna Hadden 0-3 0-0 0, Bre Conboy 1-2 0-0 2, Aubree Schmitt 1-1 0-0 2, Kelsey Simpson 3-10 0-0 7, Alani Cook 0-2 0-2 0, Lakyn Waldschmidt 0-1 0-0 0, Teagan McKenna 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 10-38 5-9 27.

Sherrard 5 25 12 15 — 57 Newman 9 8 6 4 — 27 3s – Sherrard 4 (Hutton 2, Frye, Anderson), Newman 2 (Hurd, Simpson). at Orangeville

AFC 55, ORANGEVILLE 29 AFC (1-0, 1-0 NUIC East) Lexi Meurer 1 0-0 2, Krista Beach 4 1-5 9, Allison Prestegaard 8 3-4 19, Kenzie Wolf 0 0-0 0, Courtney Vivian 0 2-4 2, Carlee Hargis 0 0-2 0, Cassidy Koning 2 4-4 8, Lauren Meurer 0 1-3 1, Hope Friday 2 2-2 6, Madeline Prestegaard 2 0-1 4, Bekki Matson 0 0-0 0, Alisyn Essex 2 0-0 4. Totals: 21 13-25 55.

ORANGEVILLE (0-2, 0-1) Emily Diffenderfer 4 0-0 9, Kenzie Riemer 2 0-0 4, Brianna Schoefield 0 0-0 0, Emma Baker 0 1-2 1, Kelsey Bollon 0 0-0 0, Mackenzie Robieson 1 0-0 2, Jamie Watson 3 1-2 7, Kristin Dunn 0 0-0 0, Ciara Hildebrandt 0 0-0 0, Miranda Rodebaugh 1 0-0 2, Christine Cerori 1 0-0 2, Jess Velcich 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13 2-4 29.

AFC 12 19 12 12 — 55 Orangeville 3 8 9 9 — 29 3s – Orangeville 1 (Diffenderfer).

Galva Tournament

MORRISON 48, MONMOUTH UNITED 37 MORRISON (1-0) Emma Melton 2 8-8 12, Lakin Goodman 6 2-2 16, Emma Sitzmore 2 0-0 5, Adrienne Banks 5 1-4 11, Ashley Greul 1 0-0 2, Rachel Davis 0 0-0 0, Alyssa Canales 1 0-0 2, Ana Dzeladin 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 11-14 48.

UNITED French 1 3-4 5, Lucas 1 0-0 2, Brown 3 2-2 10, Johnson 1 1-4 4, Pheland 0 0-0 0, Gillette 1 0-0 2, McKee 2 0-0 5, Wynne 0 2-2 2, Shea 0 1-2 1, Rars 2 0-3 4, Mann 1 0-0 2, Perkins 0 0-0 0, Hart 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 12 9-19 37.

Morrison 11 14 15 8 — 48 United 3 8 8 18 — 37 3s – Morrison 2 (Goodman 2, Sitzmore), United 4 (Brown 2, Johnson, McKee).

Boys bowling Tuesday’s results at Plum Hollow, Dixon

DIXON 3,469, WINNEBAGO 3,033 WINNEBAGO (0 points) Derek Poole 200-244-222 – 666; Kyle Doherty 184-209-147 – 540; Cameron Hamil 180-138-187 – 505; Noah Smuck 160-130-148 – 438; Beck Johnson 136158-138 – 432; Traylon Marshall 134-123 – 257; Alex Nelson 195 (game 3). Totals: 994-1,002-1,037 – 3,033.

ROUNDUP DIXON (7) Lucas Bonnette 257-258-257 – 772; Joel Spangler 258-219-204 – 681; Daniel Pottorff 166-225-165 – 556; Brandon Hamburg 154-173-195 – 522; Jarod White 158-152-165 – 475; Geoffrey Baker 171113-179 – 463. Totals: 1,164-1,1401,165 – 3,469. at Mendota Elks Club

MENDOTA 3,435, OREGON 3,360 OREGON (2 points) A.J Nordman 232-183-255 – 670; Joe Miranda 180-194-226 – 600; Jacob Coleman 200-193-164 – 557; Kyle Lundquist 159-178-217 – 554; Josh Cook 174-189164 – 527; Zack Hawkins 151-141-160 – 452. Totals: 1,096-1,078-1,186 – 3,360.

MENDOTA (5) Tyler Schmitt 243-213-225 – 681; Kevin Schulze 222-191-188 – 601; Bryce Eddy 203-239-157 – 599; Justin Carr 186-188180 – 554; Jon Rozalez 158-180-162 – 500; Nate DeLong 168-151-181 – 500.

Totals: 1,180-1,162-1,093 – 3,435.

Prep football Semifinal pairings (All games Saturday)

Class 1A Upper bracket • No. 2 Galena (10-2) at No. 1 Forreston (111), 5 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 1 Carrollton (12-0) at No. 6 Camp Point Central (11-1), 1 p.m.

Class 2A Upper bracket • No. 1 Fieldcrest (12-0) at No. 1 EastlandPearl City (12-0), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 6 Maroa-Forsyth (9-3) at No. 5 Tuscola (10-2), 2 p.m.

Class 3A Upper bracket • No. 7 Byron (8-4) at No. 1 Wilmington (12-0), 5 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 3 Mt. Carmel (10-2) at No. 1 Williamsville (12-0), 2 p.m.

Class 4A Upper bracket • No. 7 Coal City (10-2) at No. 5 Chicago Phillips (11-1), 3:45 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 3 Rochester (10-2) at No. 3 Herrin (11-1), 2 p.m.

Class 5A Upper bracket • No. 1 Geneseo (12-0) at No. 6 Montini (9-3), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 3 Peoria Central (11-1) at No. 1 Sacred Heart-Griffin (12-0), 1 p.m.

Class 6A Upper bracket • No. 6 Wheaton St. Francis (10-2) at No. 1 Nazareth Academy (12-0), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 1 Lemont (12-0) at No. 1 Peoria Notre Dame (12-0), 3 p.m.

Rockets roll on road Raiders, Missiles, Fillies all start season with win

By SVM Sports Staff

The Rock Falls Rockets improved to 2-0 with a 52-40 victory over Stillman Valley in a Sauk Valley Shootout road game Tuesday night.

Olivia Babcock scored a game-high 21 points, and Abbee Sigel hit three 3-pointers and finished with 14 points for Rock Falls. Dallas Clevenger added five points and eight rebounds, and Bailey Schrader chipped in six points, four rebounds and two steals.

Jessica Hellyer led the Cardinals (1-1) with 20 points, hitting four 3-pointers.

Tuesday’s stars Lucas Bonnette, Dixon bowling, games of 257, 258, 257 for 772 series AJ Nordman, Oregon bowlling, 670 series Olivia Babcock, RF basketball, 21 points Allison Prestegaard, AFC basketball, 19 points, 12 rebounds Emma Melton, Morrison basketball 12 points, 4 assists, 3 steals

rebounds for AFC (1-0, 1-0), while Krista Beach added nine points, seven rebounds and four steals.

Sherrard 57, Newman Cassidy Koning finished 27: The Comets led 9-5 with eight points, four after one quarter, only to steals and four assists.

Milledgeville 42, Pecasee the Tigers take charge with a 25-8 second-quar- tonica 38, OT: The Missiles won a tight season ter run.

Kelsey Simpson led opener by outscoring Pec Newman with seven by four points in overpoints, while Sarah Tru- time for an NUIC East jillo and Julie Hurd added victory on the road. six each.

Galva Tournament Chelsey Crippen led Morrison 48, MonSherrard with 15 points.

AFC 55, Orangeville mouth United 37: Emma 29: Allison Prestegaard Melton’s 12 points, four recorded a double-dou- assists and three steals ble as the Raiders opened led the Fillies to a seasonthe season with an NUIC opening win in Galva.

East victory on the road.

Lakin Goodman scored Prestegaard finished a game-high 16 points with 19 points and 12 f o r M o r r i s o n ( 1 - 0 ) ,

while Adrienne Banks scored 11. Emma Melton chipped in five points and nine rebounds.

Ridgewood Tournament

Rockridge 36, Erie 26:

The Cardinals dropped to 0-2 with a loss at the Ridgewood tourney.

Rachel Cobert and Emily Cox scored six points apiece for Erie.

Boys bowling

Dixon 3,469, Winnebago 3,033: Lucas Bonnette

had a big day to lead the Dukes past the Indians at Plum Hollow Lanes.

Bonnette rolled games of 257, 258 and 257 for a whopping 772 series. He was backed by Joel Spangler with 681, Daniel Pottorff with 556, Brandon Hamburg with 522, Jarod White with 475 and Geoffrey Baker with 463.

Derek Poole had a 666 series to lead the Indians.

Mendota 3,435, Oregon 3,360: A.J. Nordman’s

670 series topped the Hawks in a road loss to the Trojans.

Oregon was able to win the third game to secure two team points.

Mendota’s Tyler Schmitt led all bowlers with a 681 series.

Class 7A Upper bracket • No. 1 Cary-Grove (12-0) at No. 11 LIbertyville (9-3), 3 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 1 Providence (11-1) at No. 14 Chicago Mt. Carmel (8-4), noon

Class 8A Upper bracket • No. 1 Stevenson (12-0) at No. 2 Glenbard West (12-0), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • No. 3 Homewood-Flossmoor (10-2) at No. 2 Simeon (11-1), 7:15 p.m.

Three Rivers North All-conference

First team Offense Quarterback: Drake Davis (Bureau Valley, fr.), Logan Whitman (Newman, jr.)

Running back: *Parker Neuhalfen (Bureau Valley, sr.), *Dylan Binion (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.), *Brady Rude (Newman, jr.), Chris Jones (Amboy, sr.), Nolan McGinn (Newman, sr.), Dillan Heffelfinger (Newman, sr.)

End: *Tommy Johnston (Bureau Valley, sr.), Shayne Allen (Newman, sr.)

Tackle: *Jacob Barnes (Newman, sr.), Noah Leffelman (Newman, sr.)

Guard: Jack Heflin (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.), Rhett Scroggins (Newman, jr.)

Center: *David Rowzee (Newman, sr.)

Defense Linemen: *David Rowzee (Newman, sr.), *Jacob Barnes (Newman, sr.), Ryan Leffelman (Amboy, sr.), Chris Shynk (Bureau Valley, sr.), Jack Heflin (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.), Alex Gillis (Fulton, jr.)

Linebacker: Dallas Appleman (Amboy, jr.), Kegan North (Fulton, jr.), Brady Rude (Newman, jr.), Dillan Heffelfinger (Newman, sr.)

Defensive backs: Parker Neuhalfen (Bureau Valley, sr.), Sean Maloney (ErieProphetstown, sr.), Nolan McGinn (Newman, sr.)

Specialists Punter: Alexis Gutierrez (Amboy, so.)

Kicker: *Jack Lemke (Fulton, jr.)

Returns: Parker Neuhalfen (BV, sr.)

Second team Offense Quarterback: Tyler Sweenie (Fulton, so.)

Running back: Dallas Appleman (Amboy, jr.), Will Konneck (Bureau Valley, jr.), Jordan Chandler (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.), Michael Pidde (Fulton, so.), Jason Osborn (Fulton, sr.)

End: Ryan Leffelman (Amboy, sr.), Kegan North (Fulton, jr.)

Tackle: Austin Shoup (Erie-Prophetstown, sr.), Justin Shaffer (Fulton, sr.)

Guard: Alex Gillis (Fulton, jr.), Max Oswalt (Newman, jr.)

Center: Hunter Varga (Amboy, sr.)

Defense Linemen: Colton Pohl (Amboy, sr.), Hunter Varga (Amboy, sr.), Tommy Johnston (Bureau Valley, sr.), Ian Wirt (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.), Noah Eads (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.), Jake Van Zuiden (Fulton, sr.), Lane Brinkman (Riverdale, jr.), Cole Solomon (Rverdale, sr.)

Linebacker: Josh Mead (Bureau Valley, sr.), Austin Shoup (Erie-Prophetstown, sr.), Regan Todhunter (Newman, sr.), Shayne Allen (Newman, sr.)

Defensive back: Mason Sitzmore (Morrison, sr.), Brandon Ahlgrim (Newman, sr.), Trevor Bolin (Newman, sr.)

Honorable mention Offense Quarterback: Phillip Coers (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.)

Running back: Andy Bird (Morrison, jr.), Trey Simmons (Fulton, jr.)

End: Andrew Goodwin (Riverdale, jr.)

Tackle: Chase Pierce (Bureau Valley, sr.)

Center: Sam Grant (Fulton, jr.), Ryne Jaquet (Erie-Prophetstown, so.)

Defense Linebacker: Dalton Kepner (Bureau Valley, sr.), Jared Forward (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.), Cole McClary (Fulton, so.), Noah Blacklock (Morrison, sr.), Aaron Scroggins (Newman, so.), Braydon Pridemore (Riverdale, jr.)

Defensive back: Caleb Morris (Amboy, sr.), Will Crownhart (Amboy, sr.), Seth Sanderson (Fulton, sr.), Jason Osborn (Fulton, sr.)

Player of the year: Jacob Barnes (Newman, sr.)

Coach of the year: Patrick Lower (Fulton) * unanimous selection

Volleyball NUIC East all-conference

First team *Jaycee Cleaver (Dakota), Rachel Buck (Dakota), Erin Babler (Durand), Cassidy Koning (AFC), Haley Chang (Aquin), Cassidy Arndt (Aquin), Eden Meier (Dakota), Emily Elder (Forreston) Second team Erin Greene (Pecatonica), Katie Stykel (Aquin), MacKenzie Heinz (Forreston), Betsey Whalen (Durand), Michelle Grevengoed (Milledgeville), Hannah Ryan (Dakota), Taylor Haag (Milledgeville) Honorable mention Krista Beach (AFC), Hannah Bollon (Orangeville), Paige Peterson (Polo), Haley Truman (Aquin), Kristi Ebbers (Dakota), Emily Laube (Durand), Josie Pasch (Forreston), Makenzie Kunkel (Pecatonica), Cristina Cimino (Pecatonica), Kenzie Dusing (Polo), Shian Galbreath (South Beloit) * unanimous selection

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Sterling’s Rashel Robinson grabs a rebound over Dixon’s Carly Hartle during Tuesday’s game at Musgrove Fieldhouse. Sterling won 43-30.

BELOW: Dixon’s Maggie Bushman shoots a 3-pointer during Dixon’s loss.

Dixon improves in second half MANTRA

CONTINUED FROM B1

“We just work on getting into the right position,” Borum said. “We know we’re not going to be as big as most teams, so we have to work harder to be in the right spot.”

“She’s the kind of player that when she has the ball in her hand, she makes things happen,” Vasquez said.

The early lead and the defensive pressure were improvements from Monday’s loss to Stillman Valley to open the season, and the Sauk Valley Shootout.

“We put the first game behind us,” Borum said.

“It was kind of a warmup.

Tonight, we were much more comfortable with each other’s games.”

The Warriors (1-1) practically put the game away in the second quarter, as the scoring tandem of Borum and Gabby Sandoval combined for 13 points.

Sterling scored 18 in all, and went to the break with a 14-point lead at 27-13.

“We talked about after last night’s game that we wanted to come out tonight and set a tone with the defense,” Vasquez said. “I think we were able to do that. We developed a game plan and executed really well.”

The Duchesses’ energy level improved, and so did the offensive execution

after half, as Hartle, Maggie Bushman, and Isabelle Shiaras all scored early in the quarter to draw Dixon within 10 points at 29-19.

Later in the quarter, a basket by Shiaras got Dixon as close as nine points at 33-24.

“We were a lot more confident in the second half,” Shiaras said. “We knew we could play with this team, we just had to have more energy. We did that the second half, and it felt like we won that half.”

“I agree that we played better in the second half,” Ravlin said. “We just have

to get to the point where we can play that way for the entire game. We’ll get there. It’s just going to take some work.”

Sandoval, however, grabbed the momentum back with a runner at the buzzer to put Sterling back up by 11.

Sandoval finished with 17 points. Rashel Robinson added six points and 10 rebounds.

Shiaras had six points and 10 rebounds for Dixon. Hartle had nine points and five rebounds, but had to sit out much of the third quarter in foul trouble.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | NIU 21, OHIO 14

Huskies on the brink MAC West crown within NIU’s grasp

BY STEVE NITZ Shaw Media

ATHENS, Ohio – One more victory, and Northern Illinois’ football team is headed back to the Motor City.

The Huskies are just a win away from another Mid-American Conference West crown, thanks to a 21-14 win Tuesday over Ohio at a frigid Peden Stadium. Chad Beebe’s 18-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Drew Hare with 6 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter broke a 14-14 tie.

“They were 5-1 at home going into the game,” Hare said. “They’ve got

Up next: Northern Illinois at Western Michigan When: Friday, Nov. 28 At stake: Win would guarantee Huskies spot in MAC title game an impressive record here. We never look past anybody.”

Cameron Stingily got the scoring started for the Huskies (9-2 overall, 6-1 MAC) with a 2-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. It’s the fifth straight contest in which the senior tailback has scored a touchdown for NIU. Ohio freshman running

back A.J. Ouellette got the Bobcats (5-6, 3-4 MAC) on the board on the ensuing series with a 12-yard run. Ouellette finished with 127 yards rushing against a Huskies defense that has been susceptible to the run.

In the third quarter, the Huskies took the lead on an 32-yard touchdown catch from a player fans thought they would see more from this year – senior tailback Akeem Daniels. The touchdown was Daniels’ first of the season, and first since the 2012 MAC title game, as he sat out last season because of an injury and took a redshirt year.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

TUESDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL

NHL

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

W New England 8 Miami 6 Buffalo 5 N.Y. Jets 2 Indianapolis Houston Tennessee Jacksonville

W 6 5 2 1

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W 6 7 6 6

Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

W 7 7 6 0

East L T 2 0 4 0 5 0 8 0 South L T 4 0 5 0 8 0 9 0 North L T 3 1 4 0 4 0 4 0 West L T 3 0 3 0 4 0 10 0

Pct .800 .600 .500 .200

PF 323 249 200 174

PA 218 180 204 265

Pct .600 .500 .200 .100

PF 310 229 168 158

PA 253 204 250 282

Pct .650 .636 .600 .600

PF 224 288 261 216

PA 221 263 181 195

Pct .700 .700 .600 .000

PF 293 241 218 152

PA 224 171 192 265

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East L T Philadelphia 3 0 Dallas 3 0 N.Y. Giants 7 0 Washington 7 0 South W L T Atlanta 4 6 0 New Orleans 4 6 0 Carolina 3 7 1 Tampa Bay 2 8 0 North W L T Detroit 7 3 0 Green Bay 7 3 0 Chicago 4 6 0 Minnesota 4 6 0 West W L T Arizona 9 1 0 San Francisco 6 4 0 Seattle 6 4 0 St. Louis 4 6 0 W 7 7 3 3

Pct .700 .700 .300 .300

PF 299 261 205 204

PA 251 212 263 256

Pct .400 .400 .318 .200

PF 238 261 215 194

PA 255 252 300 279

Pct .700 .700 .400 .400

PF 188 330 215 181

PA 156 225 290 220

Pct .900 .600 .600 .400

PF 237 211 260 185

PA 176 212 215 258

Thursday’s game Kansas City at Oakland, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Green Bay at Minnesota, noon Cincinnati at Houston, noon Tampa Bay at Chicago, noon Cleveland at Atlanta, noon Tennessee at Philadelphia, noon Detroit at New England, noon Jacksonville at Indianapolis, noon N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, noon Arizona at Seattle, 3:05 p.m.

St. Louis at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

Washington at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

Miami at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Carolina, Pittsburgh Monday, Nov. 24 Baltimore at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.

College football Tuesday’s results MIDWEST Akron 30, UMass 6 N. Illinois 21, Ohio 14

AP

Bears head coach Marc Trestman talks to defensive end Jared Allen (69) before Sunday’s game against the Vikings in Chicago.

Trestman not answering questions

Tuesday’s box score

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 21, OHIO 14 N. Illinois Ohio

0 7 7 7 — 21 0 7 0 7 — 14 Second Quarter NIU–Stingily 2 run (Hagan kick), 14:56.

Ohio–Ouellette 12 run (Yazdani kick), 10:13.

Third Quarter NIU–A.Daniels 32 pass from Hare (Hagan kick), 9:25.

Fourth Quarter Ohio–Ouellette 9 pass from Vick (Yazdani kick), 8:50.

NIU–Beebe 18 pass from Hare (Hagan kick), 6:00.

A–15,118.

NIU Ohio First downs 19 24 Rushes-yards 41-141 39-203 Passing 184 141 Comp-Att-Int 16-24-0 19-28-1 Return Yards 7 23 Punts-Avg. 6-42.8 3-35.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-1 Penalties-Yards 6-85 4-30 Time of Possession 26:32 33:28 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–N. Illinois, Hare 12-67, Stingily 15-43, A.Daniels 4-24, Bouagnon 1-5, Da’.

Brown 1-2, Maddie 5-2, Turner 1-0, Team 2-(minus 2). Ohio, Ouellette 25-127, Vick 12-80, L.Smith 1-8, Team 1-(minus 12).

PASSING–N. Illinois, Hare 15-23-0-178, Maddie 1-1-0-6. Ohio, Vick 19-28-1-141.

RECEIVING–N. Illinois, Da’.Brown 5-70, Turner 5-40, Beebe 3-22, A.Daniels 2-46, Maxwell 1-6. Ohio, L.Smith 4-30, S.Smith 4-27, Ouellette 4-9, Reid 2-45, Bradley 2-13, Mangen 2-13, Cochran 1-4.

Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Montreal 14 5 1 29 55 Tampa Bay 13 5 2 28 73 Boston 12 8 0 24 53 Detroit 9 4 5 23 50 Ottawa 8 5 4 20 47 Toronto 9 8 2 20 58 Florida 6 4 5 17 33 Buffalo 5 13 2 12 34 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 13 3 1 27 64 N.Y. Islanders 12 6 0 24 59 Washington 8 7 3 19 52 N.Y. Rangers 7 7 4 18 50 New Jersey 8 9 2 18 47 Philadelphia 7 7 2 16 51 Carolina 6 9 3 15 43 Columbus 6 11 1 13 44

GA 51 54 49 42 45 60 37 69 GA 35 52 50 58 56 53 55 64

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 12 4 2 26 52 37 St. Louis 12 5 1 25 49 35 Winnipeg 10 7 3 23 40 43 Chicago 10 7 1 21 51 36 Minnesota 10 7 0 20 50 39 Colorado 6 8 5 17 47 61 Dallas 6 9 4 16 53 67 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 11 4 4 26 51 46 Vancouver 12 6 0 24 53 52 Calgary 11 6 2 24 59 50 Los Angeles 9 5 4 22 45 40 San Jose 10 9 2 22 57 57 Arizona 8 9 2 18 48 59 Edmonton 6 10 2 14 44 60 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesday’s results Boston 2, St. Louis 0 N.Y. Islanders 5, Tampa Bay 2 Detroit 5, Columbus 0 Buffalo 4, San Jose 1 Nashville 9, Toronto 2 Pittsburgh 4, Montreal 0 Winnipeg 3, New Jersey 1 Carolina 6, Dallas 4 Washington 2, Arizona 1, OT Anaheim at Calgary, late Florida at Los Angeles, late Today’s games Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s games Minnesota at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

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

St. Louis at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Nashville at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Arizona at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

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

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

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 8 2 .800 Brooklyn 4 6 .400 Boston 3 6 .333 New York 3 9 .250 Philadelphia 0 10 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Washington 7 2 .778 Miami 6 5 .545 Atlanta 5 5 .500 Orlando 5 7 .417 Charlotte 4 7 .364 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 8 3 .727 Cleveland 5 4 .556 Milwaukee 6 5 .545 Indiana 4 7 .364 Detroit 3 8 .273

GB — 4 4½ 6 8 GB — 2 2½ 3½ 4 GB —

SOUTH Baylor 69, South Carolina 65 Davidson 86, Campbell 51 Duke 81, Michigan St. 71 E. Kentucky 115, Kentucky Christian 35 ETSU 111, Virginia-Wise 66 FIU 53, Stetson 52 Georgia 80, Stony Brook 70 Georgia Southern 86, Trinity (Fla.) 49 Georgia Tech 66, Alabama A&M 46 Grambling St. 55, Lyon 49 Jackson St. 66, Jacksonville 57 Kentucky 72, Kansas 40 LSU 69, Texas Tech 64, OT Marshall 87, WVU Tech 65 McNeese St. 90, Louisiana College 63 Murray St. 68, Middle Tennessee 49 New Orleans 88, Pensacola Christian 61 Northeastern 76, Florida St. 73 Old Dominion 63, Richmond 57 Presbyterian 82, Piedmont 72 S. Illinois 84, Tennessee St. 67 UNC Wilmington 84, UNC Greensboro 72 VCU 87, Toledo 78 VMI 124, Johnson 42 Virginia 75, SC State 55 Wichita St. 71, Memphis 56 William & Mary 56, Howard 49 Wofford 86, Iona 73 MIDWEST Butler 70, Chattanooga 48 Cent. Michigan 75, Youngstown St. 63 Chicago St. 102, Indiana-Northwest 51 DePaul 80, Drake 62 Kent St. 62, Malone 52 Minnesota 76, W. Kentucky 54 Nebraska 82, Cent. Arkansas 56 North Dakota 76, Mayville St. 39 Ohio St. 74, Marquette 63 SE Missouri 86, Hannibal-LaGrange 49 Saint Louis 69, Indiana St. 56 Xavier 97, Long Beach St. 74 SOUTHWEST Buffalo 74, Texas-Arlington 68 Incarnate Word 94, Huston-Tillotson 63 N. Iowa 79, Stephen F. Austin 77, OT Oklahoma St. 91, NW Oklahoma St. 45 FAR WEST BYU 91, UALR 62 Cal Poly 65, San Francisco St. 43 Colorado 90, Auburn 59 High Point 62, Hawaii 54 Portland St. 84, Willamette 63 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 83, New Mexico St. 71 San Diego St. 53, Utah 49 Wyoming 61, Western St. (Col.) 46 Tuesday’s box score

No. 4 DUKE 81, No. 19 MICHIGAN ST. 71 MICHIGAN ST. (1-1) Forbes 3-9 0-0 9, Costello 3-5 0-1 6, Trice 7-15 0-0 15, Dawson 8-10 2-5 18, Valentine 4-9 4-4 13, Clark Jr. 1-3 0-0 2, Nairn Jr. 1-3 0-0 2, Schilling 1-3 0-0 2, Wollenman 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 30-60 6-10 71.

DUKE (3-0) Cook 7-12 2-2 19, T. Jones 4-5 7-7 17, Winslow 4-11 6-9 15, Okafor 8-10 1-2 17, Jefferson 2-3 2-4 6, Allen 0-1 0-0 0, M. Jones 1-4 2-2 4, Sulaimon 1-4 0-0 3, Ojeleye 0-0 0-0 0, Plumlee 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-50 20-26 81.

Halftime–Duke 40-33. 3-Point Goals– Michigan St. 5-20 (Forbes 3-8, Valentine 1-4, Trice 1-5, Clark Jr. 0-1, Nairn Jr. 0-1, Costello 0-1), Duke 7-14 (Cook 3-4, T. Jones 2-3, Winslow 1-2, Sulaimon 1-3, M. Jones 0-2). Fouled Out–None.

Rebounds–Michigan St. 35 (Dawson 9), Duke 25 (Winslow 6). Assists–Michigan St. 15 (Trice 8), Duke 15 (Cook 6). Total Fouls–Michigan St. 22, Duke 16.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with LHP Zach Duke on a three-year contract.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with C Russell Martin on a five-year contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association HOUSTON ROCKETS — Assigned G Nick Johnson to Rio Grande Valley (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson for the remainder of the season for violating the NFL personal conduct policy.

ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed TE Troy Niklas on injured reserve. Signed TE Matthew Mulligan.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Activated FB Mike Tolbert from the injured reserve/return list. Signed WR-CB De’Andre Presley from the practice squad. Waived WR Jason Avant. Placed OT Nate Chandler on injured reserve.

CHICAGO BEARS — Signed WR-KR Marc Mariani to a two-year contract. Waived S Ahmad Dixon.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed LB Terrell Manning to the practice squad.

Released LB Justin Jackson from the practice squad.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Waived RB Ben Tate. Signed LB Zac Diles. Re-signed DL Jacobbi McDaniel to the practice squad.

Signed LB Scott Solomon to the practice squad. Released LB D.J. Smith from the practice squad.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Released G Jeff Baca and LB Will Smith from the practice squad. Signed LB Keith Smith and CB Robert Steeples to the practice squad.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed KR Josh Cribbs and TE Weslye Saunders.

Placed RB Ahmad Bradshaw on injured reserve. Waived LB Victor Butler. Signed RB Michael Hill to the practice squad.

Released WR Eric Thomas from the practice squad.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed RB Dominique Williams to the practice squad.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released RB LeGarrette Blount.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Reassigned D Stephen Johns to Rockford (AHL).

Recalled F Joakim Nordstrom and D Adam Clendening from Rockford (AHL).

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Assigned D Frederic St. Denis to Springfield (AHL).

DALLAS STARS — Recalled D Jyrki Jokipakka from Texas (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Reassigned RW Martin Frk from Grand Rapids (AHL) to Toledo (ECHL).

backtracking on criticism extended opening state2 ROSENBLOOM 2 that Marshall ran the ment and shorten his CONTINUED FROM B1 4 wrong route in consecu- answers became more 5 tive weeks. Like he was pronounced in recent WESTERN CONFERENCE Speaking of the quarafraid of Marshall, and weeks. When he sounded Southwest Division W L Pct GB terbacks room, Trestman don’t even ask about the the same after the vicMemphis 10 1 .909 — didn’t want to comment coach’s addressing the tory over the Vikings, it Houston 9 2 .818 1 Dallas 8 3 .727 2 on what he missed most wide receiver’s offer to sounded weird, even for San Antonio 6 4 .600 3½ about Josh McCown, last fight a Twitter follower, New Orleans 5 4 .556 4 Trestman.

Northwest Division year’s backup who will if the coach actually did It might be that TrestW L Pct GB quarterback the BucPortland 8 3 .727 — address the wide receiv- man thinks his previous Utah 5 7 .417 3½ caneers on Sunday at er. But the Dolphins willingness to give inDenver 3 7 .300 4½ Soldier Field. Trestman Oklahoma City 3 9 .250 5½ game seemed to be depth answers on almost Minnesota 2 7 .222 5 called McCown a “great when Trestman started everything has been Pacific Division teammate,” but that was becoming less detailed.

W L Pct GB twisted. Maybe he thinks Golden State 8 2 .800 — about it.

Then came a historical- it’s worthless to provide Sacramento 6 4 .600 2 L.A. Clippers 5 4 .556 2½ And speaking of the ly bad first half against much explanation, Phoenix 6 5 .545 2½ Bucs, Trestman said he the Patriots, which because it will be thrown L.A. Lakers 2 9 .182 6½ has respect for Lovie prompted calls for Trest- back at him in some Tuesday’s results L.A. Lakers 114, Atlanta 109 Smith, but didn’t want man’s firing. (Raising my negative way. Maybe it Milwaukee 117, New York 113 to talk about taking over hand.) has had an effect on his College Football Playoff Rankings Utah 98, Oklahoma City 81 Record New Orleans at Sacramento, late Smith’s program.

The next day, when Phil family.

1. Alabama 9-1 Today’s games Maybe Trestman didn’t Emery joined Trestman Or completely unre2. Oregon 9-1 Boston at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

3. Florida St. 10-0 Dallas at Washington, 6 p.m. want to step on any for the post-mortem lated to the vagaries of 4. Mississippi St. 9-1 L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 6 p.m.

McCown-Smith landduring the off-week, football, it’s also possible 5. TCU 9-1 Charlotte at Indiana, 6 p.m.

6. Ohio St. 9-1 San Antonio at Cleveland, 6 p.m. mines in advance of this there was more criticism Trestman has had a head 7. Baylor 8-1 Memphis at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. week’s game, a reason8. Mississippi 8-2 because obviously and cold for weeks. Maybe Phoenix at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

9.

UCLA 8-2 Milwaukee at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m. able approach. unfortunately, Emery a sinus infection. Those 10. Georgia 8-2 New York at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Even before Monday, 11. Michigan St. 8-2 and Trestman had kept are killers. Whatever, Oklahoma City at Denver, 8 p.m.

12. Kansas St. 7-2 L.A. Lakers at Houston, 8:30 p.m. though, something their jobs. (Raising my he sounds stuffed up.

13. Arizona St. 8-2 Thursday’s games 14. Auburn 7-3 seemed to have changed hand again.)

L.A. Clippers at Miami, 7 p.m.

Nasally. So, it could be 15. Arizona 8-2 Chicago at Sacramento, 9:30 p.m. in Trestman’s public Then came an even that.

16. Wisconsin 8-2 17. Utah 7-3 self. He has been turning more historically bad But the more I hear 18. Georgia Tech 9-2 Men’s basketball more measured in his first half against the him, the more I think I 19. Southern Cal 7-3 Tuesday’s results 20.

Missouri 8-2 answers. Losing can do Packers, and I wanted was right last week when EAST 21. Oklahoma 7-3 that to a guy.

Trestman fired at halfI wrote my conspiracy Canisius 63, Lehigh 51 22. Clemson 7-3 Columbia 70, Wagner 56 23. Nebraska 8-2 In fact, during Montime. Like things could theory: Trestman sounds Cornell 58, Colgate 52 24. Louisville 7-3 day’s drive-through get worse without him? like a guy who knows Georgetown 78, Texas A&M-CC 62 25. Minnesota 7-3 La Salle 60, Quinnipiac 58 The College Football Playoff Selection news conference, TrestTrestman’s decision he already has lost too New Hampshire 84, Thomas (Maine) 36 Committee will issue weekly rankings each man sounded as deflated to skip his usual Rider 73, Penn 57 much to save his job.

Tuesday, with the final rankings being UMass 77, Manhattan 68, OT announced Sunday, Dec. 7. as he did after the three previous losses. Perfunctory answers. Generalities, not specifics.

You know when it really seemed to take hold, this weirder Trestman?

After Brandon Marshall’s “unacceptable” rant that followed an embarrassing home loss to the Dolphins.

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

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

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Cozy upper Duplex 1 lg. BR & den. No pets, no parties.

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ASHTON 3BR, 1.5 bath, CA, LP, electric appl. not included. AFC schools, 2 car detached garage. No pets, refs. required, $825mo. plus deposit, plus utilities.

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CHADWICK 3BR 2 car garage, ref. required, No pets. $550/mo.

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4BR. 1.5 bath, $650/ basement mo. + utilities. New carpet & paint, windows. Call Ken @ 708-203-6677.

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 2BR garage, $535 + Dep. Call 815-440-2145.

1BR, $465/mo. + dep. No pets. Call 815-590-3288

2BR No pets 10 miles S. of Tampico. 815-590-6147.

2BR home. Applifurnished. ances Central air. Garage. and References deposit required. $595 per month.

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

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

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

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

200 E. Knox Street, 3rd Floor Lobby, Morrison, Illinois 61270

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. The property will not be available for inspection.

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

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

BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., FORMERLY KNOWN AS HARRIS N.A., AS THE ASSIGNEE OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS THE RECEIVER FOR AMCORE BANK N.A., Plaintiff Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP By: Matthew M. Hevrin One of Its Attorneys Matthew M. Hevrin (ARDC #6256083) Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 100 Park Avenue?P.O. Box 1389?Rockford, IL 61105-1389 Phone: 815-490-4900 Fax: 815-490-4901 Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2014 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1. Dixon Public School District 170 (sometimes hereinafter referred to as the Local Education Agency [LEA]) is accepting bids on its Asbestos Removal Project at Dixon High School, Lancaster Gymnasium, located at 300 Lincoln Statue Dr. Dixon, Illinois.

2. The bid opening will be at 1:00 p.m. local prevailing time on December 15, 2014.

3. The bid opening will be held at the District office located at 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, Illinois, 61021. At which time all bids will be announced to the public.

4. The Bid Proposal must be submitted on the enclosed Bid Form and should be enclosed in an opaque envelope which is sealed and clearly marked on the front "Bid Proposal No. 1425913". Bid proposals should be sent to Mr. David Blackburn, 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, Illinois, 61021 and will be accepted any time up to 1:00 p.m. local time.

5. Each Bid shall be a firm and irrevocable offer from the date received by the LEA until at least sixty (60) days after the Bids are opened. Corrections, modifications, or amendments to bids for any reason, including any error or miscalculation, shall not be permitted.

6. Withdrawals of bids permitted after the period of irrevocability has expired shall be made in writing and delivered by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid to Mr. David Blackburn, 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, Illinois, 61021.

7. In addition to all required items listed on the Bid Form, the technical proposal (Information to Bidders) must be included in the bid envelope.

8. BID DEPOSIT: A Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashier's Check in the amount equal to ten (10) percent of the Base Bid shall accompany your bid proposal. Performance, Labor and Material Payment Bonds, and a Certificate of Insurance will be required from the successful Bidder. Bids shall be firm for a period of sixty (60) days following opening of bid.

9. BID DOCUMENTS: Confirmation of attendance and reservation of bid documents is required. The documents may be obtained digitally direct from Aires by emailing a request to kevin_bannon@gbtpa.com. Documents will not be made available through bid monitoring services. Send a non-refundable bid deposit for $50.00 payable to Aires Consulting, A Division of Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., 1550 Hubbard Ave. Batavia, IL 60510 to receive specifications.

Any questions regarding the specifications contained herein may be directed to Kevin Bannon, Aires Consulting, 630-8793006.

10. All bidders are required to visit the site. There will be a pre-bid meeting at the site at 2:30 p.m. on Monday December 8th, 2014 11. The LEA reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any formalities in bidding, or to accept the bid that, in its opinion, will serve its best interests.

12. This Notice is written in the name of the LEA.

CITY OF DIXON, a municipal corporation, Petitioner, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR LEGATEES OF FLORENCE HELFRICH, Deceased, and UNKNOWN OWNERS, Respondents.

NO. 2014 MR 119 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Heirs at Law or Legatees of Florence Helfrich, Deceased, and Unknown Owners, that the above-entitled cause of action to seek an order of demolition of the of the property described below is now pending in the Circuit Court of Lee County.

If you fail to answer the petition filed in said action by January 2, 2015, an order authorizing demolition of the described property may be entered on or after that date in accordance with the prayer of the petition, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1.

The property which is the subject of this action is described as follows: Lot number fourteen (14), in Block Number Sixteen (16), in West End Addition to the City of Dixon according to the Plat of West End Addition recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Lee County, Illinois, said premises being situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois, commonly known as 921 Douglas Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Pin #07-08-06-481-016 WITNESS Denise A. McCaffrey, Clerk of the Circuit Court A.W. WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 202 E. Fifth St., PO Box 400 Sterling IL 61081 Telephone: 815-625-8200 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2014 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VERNIE M. MILLER, Deceased.

NO. 2014 P 76 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Vernie M. Miller of 803 S. Highland Ave., Dixon, IL 61021. Letters of office were issued to David L. Miller, 911 Institute Blvd., Dixon, Illinois 61021, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering or a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date is stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: David L. Miller Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger & Lee, LLC Attorneys for Independent Administrator 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 (FAX) Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2014

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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

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

Ronald F. Coplan, P.C. Attorney for Executor Barbara Meiners 114 East Main Street Morrison, IlL 61270 Phone: 815-772-7441 Fax: 815-772-7702 Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE TO: DINAH BAILEY NOTICE is hereby given that Pete Harkness Auto Group, Inc. of 2811 Locust Street, Sterling, Illinois, (“Claimant”) claims a lien upon a 2007 Ford Explorer VIN # 1FMEU51K77UB31433 (“Vehicle”) for, and on account of labor, skill, and materials expended upon and furnished to the Vehicle and storage of the Vehicle, the owner of the Vehicle is Dinah Bailey, the labor, skill, and materials were completed on August 6, 2012; the Vehicle is still in possession of the Claimant and that the amount Claimant demands for said labor, skill, materials and storage so expended is $6,344.07, that no part thereof has been paid. Claimant intends to enforce a mechanic's lien pursuant to Chapter 770 ILCS 45/1 et seq. and 90/1 et seq. and public sale of the Vehicle will be conducted on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Pete Harkness Ford, 2811 N. Locust Street, Sterling, Illinois, at 10:00 A.M. The sale will be by public auction to the highest bidder for cash although the Claimant reserves the right to purchase at the sale and to bid on all or some part of the outstanding indebtedness in lieu of cash.

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

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

APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN AT: Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th St., Rock Falls, IL 61071 (NO PHONE CALLS)

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ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS ONLY: Wednesday, 11/19/14, 1 to 4pm, Thursday, 11/20/14, 9 to 11:30 am, & Friday, 11/21/14, 9 to 11:30 am.

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

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

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

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

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

AIRES CONSULTING Geoffrey J. Bacci, MS, CIH Director - Operations Project Designer License #100-1873

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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

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Northern Grain Marketing is seeking Experienced CDL drivers. Immediate openings for local grain hauling. Hours may vary. To inquire call Tom Wilson @ 815-973-3016 Parkway Center is accepting applications of a P/T Dietary Aide Apply in person at 1801 Ave. G in Sterling.

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Maintains Company Sales & Inventory Records, • Strong Organizational and Computer Skills A MUST 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Competitive Benefits nefits and Pay Apply in person at: LRB Distributors, Inc. 1425 Franklin Grove Rd d.

Dixon, IL 61021

Knie Appliance & TV Inc. is seeking a Full Time major home appliance Repair Person.

Must be neat, organized, enjoy working with people and have a good driving record. Previous appliance service experience required. Benefits package included.

Stop in or send application to: Knie Appliance & TV Inc., 3614 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081, fax to 815-626-5641 or email application to: knieds@essex1.com.

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Remote start installer needed.

Top dollar paid.

Call John 815-625-2500 Seasonal CDL Driver Needed Must have Class A or B and Medical Card. Apply in Person: Blue Freedom, 1829 Locust, Sterling or 305 Cartwright Ave, Ashton 815-626-7582 Semi Driver class A CDL for FT work.

We haul grain & intermodal containers. 815-751-3784 or 815-453-2354 Ashton, IL TanTara Transportation is seeking Owner Operators to join our DryVan or Flatbed division. Home Time as requested. Call Dave @ 800-6500292 or apply online at www.tantara.us TO OUR

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• General Labor Resources • Mobile Equipment Operators • Human Resources • Quality Analyst • Instrumentation • Safety and Environmental

• Electrician • Shipping • Process Engineer • Mechanical Maintenance • Purchasing Representative • Accountant

Positions will be filled over the next several months. Applicants interested in short term and/or long term assignments are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in heavy manufacturing and availability to work any shift – including rotating shifts preferred.

Interviews will be held at the Dixon location. We offer excellent compensation and benefits. Please send your resume and wage expectation to: Georgia Stahl People and Management Area Manager 9333 Dearborn Street Detroit, MI 48209 Fax (313) 842-5442

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Trainee Account Executive Must have good speaking and writing skills and prior telephone sales experience.

Good income potential for the right candidate.

Polo location 815-946-2341

Wanted P.T. 11-7 Cook & Float Needed.

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

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

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We are a growing property management company with multiple locations across N. IL. We are looking for a Maintenance Operations Supervisor. The duties include managing daily operations to ensure organizational goals are met, formulating policies, planning/ directing/coordinating teams of employees to operate more efficiently, monitoring and managing operational costs, and meeting with upper management on a regular basis. The applicant must be hardworking, intelligent and organized as well as a good supervisor, good communicator and good listener.

Construction/Maintenance knowledge a plus.

Salary based on experience, but will be 40k+.

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

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Submit payroll information to corporate payroll department for processing.

Hourly payroll liaison between Dixon plant and corporate payroll department.

Assist with other accounting/finance responsibilities as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Two years related experience.

KEYJOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Thorough understanding of general accounting (receivables/ payables) systems and standards; Good general understanding of cost accountings systems and standards; Good math skills; Strong communication skills for both internal and external customers; Good computer skills, emphasizing worksheet abilities; Strong planning and organization skills.

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AUCTIONS

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

NEW TODAY SORRELL AUCTION COMPANY Large Toy and Collectibles AUCTION Friday Nov. 21, 2014 Auction starts at 4:30pm, 103 21st Camanche, Iowa, A&B Storage and Auction House Large Collection of NIB John Deere Toys and memorabilia, NIB Barbies, Coca Cola, 50+ movie posters, MUCH MORE! Auctionzip#3175 Food and restrooms on sight.

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SPECIAL SALES 620 HRRV Festival of Trees Nov. 18-23 at Woodlawn Arts Academy, Sterling Trees, Wreaths & more. 815-288-3673

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

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For Sale: Clean top double oven stove $275 815632-0780 For Sale: Range Hood Microwave $75 815-632-0780 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

WOOD / FUEL

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Split wood, stored inside, can deliver 815-440-1529 or 815-994-0723

FURNITURE

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All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

Twin $99, Full $129, qu. $159, King $259. W/ Warr. Can deliver.

815-703-3688 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Kern Mattress Outlet, call 309452-7477.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 All free to good home, mother cat and 2 kittens.

Greek tortoise and equip. included.

815-626-2366 Loving indoor home needed for 2 sweet calico kittens, 6 wks. old, healthy, all shots current, 815-5954260

WANT TO BUY 795 Cash 4 Gold Silver, Coins & Antiques 815-564-9061

Golden Doodles ready now.

Apricot & sugar. $600. 563-2127307 Pure Bred German Shepherd black & tan pups, ready now, shots & wormed $350 cash 815-629-2606 Purebred German Shepherd puppies, 8 wks. old, 1st shots & wormed. $550. Call Kathy at 815-438-3704 or 815-590-2408 WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

LAWN MOWERS

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2006 L11 20 HP JD 42” cut w/ plow. $1,200 ORO. Low hours. Call 815-499-2883

LAWN & GARDEN

781

46” John Deere Snow Blade for series 100. $200 815-652-1477

SNOWBLOWERS 782 NEW TODAY Dozer/snowblade, MTD 46” front mount, Model # 190-822-OEM, used very little, will fit MTD or Yardman tractor, $125 815-288-5004

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

Old jewelry, compacts, glass, wooden goods 815-677-2377

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE (2) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollars uncirculated.$100.

815-973-0113

2006 Morbark, heavy duty, 24”. chipper, 200 HP John Deer motor.

One owner. Exc. cond.! Well maintained. $15,500 815-590-1677 4 heavy metal gates (4x8), $90.

Call 815-631-6678 Jazzy power wheel chair. $2,400. Ex-

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630-709-1954 Large Wood Entertainment Center, exc. cond., $100 815-499-5661 Lawn tractor tire chains, fits J.D. LT 133, 20x10x8, $20 815-359-7566 Meat slicer. $30 815-631-6678 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Singer Quantum Sewing Machine $75 815-625-0994 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Dryer, washer, recliner, stove, refrig., sofa, dresser, table set.

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Clean. $85. 815734-9075

FARM SERVICES

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Quality Farming Cash Rent, Share Crop, Custom Jerad Farming, Grossman Amboy, IL 815-716-7394

CLASSIC CARS

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Corvettes Wanted 1953—1972 Any Condition Courteous, Fast, Professional Buyer In the Corvette Business for 26 years.

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Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/14 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

'87 I-ROC Camaro, Dk. red 50K miles, newly restored, leather, $14,000 815-677-7591 1993 Dodge Dynasty, 138K mi.

Runs good. $1200.

815-625-0201.

1997 Volkswagon Cabrio red convertible, 183K mi, $2300 815-4404800 2007 Suzuki Forenza 4 cyl., 4 door, 88K mi., exc. cond., $3,000/obo.

815-590-6419 2008 Kia Rio LX, 102K mi. good cond. $4250/obo.

Blue book $6,000.

815-716-6574 2012 Nissan Altima SL Black, 4cyl.

Leather, back-up cam, Bose stereo, $16,000 815-440-6910 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626or 284SOLD SOLD.

S.U.V.S

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'05 Tahoe LS 4WD 3rd row, 118,000mi.

1 owner, Sr. driven, $10,000 records, 815-440-0109 2008 Jeep Sahara Unlimited Wrangler 4 door, dual top, 4 wheel dr. automatic, and towing Under package.

60K mi. $17,000 815-284-7566 Get ready for winter!

2002 Yukon XL 1500, 5.1 engine, 4WD. automatic $4,900 OBO. Call 815-622-8055

TRUCKS

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1997 F350 ext. cab dually. Extra heavy duty. 5 spd. Low mi., 117K. Exc. running cond. With or w/o construction topper. $5500/obo.

815-622-0087.

1998 Chevy S10, 211K mi. Very reliable. $1,000. Call 815-499Tom 4751.

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Furniture Repair

Property Maint.

Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

Days Furniture Repair Expert repairs on recliners, sofas, chairs, tables, beds. Re-gluing.

815-626-5136

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FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummerts Hardware Sterling or Rock Falls 815-989-8320 or 815-388-8047

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

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Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

Genl. Contracting Gilbertson Construction Residential & Commercial.

Remodeling, house additions, windows, siding & doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs exp.

(815)6220087.

Handyman HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

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PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986 (815)625-2607 (815)631-4122

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.greenrivercyclery.com Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 10-6 Wed. 10-4 & Sat. 8-12

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Dumpster Rental

Dixon near Walmart Sterling near Menards Various Sizes

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Marsha Baker Residential Painting & 15 years’ experience New Construction

• Painting Inside/Out • Faux Painting • Power Washing • Decks • Small Home Improvements

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• Garages •Drywall• Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

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815-590-1677

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LawnCare Service •Mowing •Leaf clean up & removal •House cleanup •Small hauling •Gutters •Pressure washing •Mulch •Snow Removal •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

Warehouse At 301 Storage Special!

Car, Truck or Boat $29.00 Per Month* Heated Available Call 815-535-6054 301 W 3rd St. Ster. warehouse301.com

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Superior Exteriors •Roofing •Siding •Windows and •Gutters 815-626-1679 Free Estimates

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Plumbing

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

Water Softeners

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Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

J.C. Worcester Vinyl Replacement Windows

•Made to order windows •Complete year round Installations •Triple-pane available •Limited Lifetime Warranty ❅Start your Winter ❅ energy savings now!

815-441-6631 Licensed, Bonded Insured Sterling IL.

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Fall is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or remodel Re-roof / Reside your home!

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IN HOME REPAIR All Types Brands & Models SERVING THE SAUK VALLEY Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Windows

Snow Removal Driveways Sidewalks Salting Insured for commercial Free Estimates •815-440-5452•

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The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

MATT'S SNOWPLOWING Sterling Rock Falls Residential & Commercial Most Driveways $20 LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED 815-590-1677

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois

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Commercial Snow Plowing 815-857-3281 815-716-3023

Haul/Clean Service

Lawn Care ✱Carpet/ Upholstery ✱Maid/Janitorial Business/ Residential Free Estimates 815-632-3822

Snowplowing

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Call Josh for free Estimate.

Brick & Masonry MASONRY PRO'S •Brick-Block-Stone •Chimneys repaired or rebuilt •New Masonry or restoration & tuck-pointing Get masonry repairs done before winter. Free estimates-25 yrs. exp.

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Tree Service TIMBER TREE SERVICE

MIKE'S SNOW PLOWING •Commercial •Driveways Dixon Sterling R.F. Starting at $15 Free Estimates 815-590-6570

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VERY LARGE FARM AUCTION

Ogle County Fair Association Consignment

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SAT. NOV. 29

Location - Ogle County Fair Grounds, 1440 N Limekiln Road, Oregon, IL 61061. Directions from Oregon - 1.6 miles West on IL Rt 64 or from Mt.Morris, IL - 4.5 miles East on IL Rt 64 to Limekiln Road, then North to sale sight. From Rockford, IL - 18.3 miles South on IL Rt 2 to Mud Creek Road, then 1.2 miles to Limekiln Road, then South to sale sight. Watch for Auction Signs.

See advance salebills, possible color photos on our website at topauctions24-7.com/paspolo & auctionzip.com

Saturday, November 29, 2014 Time - 9:00 am Sharp!

Note - Items Welcome! Will be accepted from November 21st through the 26th between 8:00 am & 5:00 pm. Clear titles must accompany vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. No Glass!!!

No Truck Toppers!!! Loader, forklift & boom tractor operators are on duty daily. No items will be accepted on Thanksgiving Day, Friday November 28 or sale day. Gates will be locked at closing daily. Gates are open Friday, November 28th for viewing only between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm [weather permitting]. All items below have been consigned, Public Auction Service and employees assume that all items will be there on sale day in the condition described. However, if not, we assume no responsibility. Partial listing, more by sale day!!!

Consigned Items

Reasonable Rates!

Section of the Daily Gazette, Telegraph and on saukvalley.com.

Also in The Review located on newstands throughout the Sauk Valley.

(815) 626-SOLD (7653) (815) 284-SOLD (7653)

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Case 2670, 4whl, 3pt, PTO, engine rough; AC 7000 fender tractor, rev bad; AC D17 D, NF, nice & straight; AC D19 gas, WF, DH, all correct wgts; Ford 2000 Ind w/Superior ldr, 3pt, PTO; JD 4020 LP, NF * AC WD; 2; Kewanee 1010 flat fold disk; Brady disk chisel, 9 shk w/springs; AC 4B slat bottom semi mt plow; McFarland drag * JD elevator, nice; Various gravity boxes * 3 flare wagons; Gleaner N6, 1600 eng hrs, 8-30 CH, 20’ grain platform * IH 47 sq baler; ‘97 Ford L8000 4x2 dump truck, 8.3 liter; Cummins D, 270hp, Allison auto 5 sp trans, air brakes, 66,513 miles (6317eng hrs); ‘07 Ford F350 SD XL ext cab DRW, 157,000 miles, V-10 Triton gas eng, auto trans, cab & chassis only, no body * Gas golf cart; ‘05 Ford E450 Cuttaway Super Duty, diesel 6.0, auto trans; Western 9’ Pro Plus Plow, carbide blade, rubber flap, wing kit, no trk side cmpt; Bonnell 9’ Taper (full roll) 9’ cutting edge, Meyer style table design, chain lift assembly, requires frt mt hyd; Gledhill truck V-plow, blades good; Bonnell BJV-834 H V-box sprdr, 2.0 cu yd Falls 8’ Patrol Wing, frt mt post; 2 Bonnell 272 road drag, hyd lift; HTC 1200 Cross conveyor w/spinner assembly Bonnell Windrow Eliminator, fits Cat 140G; Meyer/Swenson yellow PV-358EST spreader * Orange Barrel barricades Scaffold * Arctic Cat 700 snowmobile Road signs * Pindle receiver hitch Parking meter * Coin operated telephone; Step & ext ladders * Walk behind snow blower * 7 1/2 ‘ snowplow

Ogle County Fair Association - Harlan Holm, President Sale Sight Contact Number - 815-441-1251 Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341)

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519

Terms - Cash, good check, Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards. All items must be settled for day of sale. Number system will be used, have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold.

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• 3 TRACTS

SALE TO BE HELD AT WESLEYAN METHODIST HALL, 811 8TH STREET, ERIE, IL

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Land is located in Section 30, T20N•R4E, Fenton Township, approx. 2 miles north of Erie, IL along Interstate 88 (turn at Exit 18).

This farm has outstanding Riley, Millington, Sawmill, Titus and Ambraw soils and is ideally located along the north side of Interstate 88!

TRACT 1 - 140 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) TRACT 2 - 36 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY) TRACT 3 - 24 ACRES ± (SUBJECT TO SURVEY)

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(Call Cory Haas 815-275-2426 or Clint Haas 815-238-3645 with questions) Location: North of Mt. Carroll, IL 2 miles on Rt. 78 to Elizabeth blacktop; west 6 miles to Davis Rd; left 2 miles to sale site. Watch for signs.

TRACTORS – FARM EQUIPMENT: 1970 Steiger 4x4 (#325) Tractor w/ 903 Cummins, 3 pt, good machine; Case 4690 4x4 w/ duals, PTO, 3 pt, power shift, 3798 hrs; Case 1070 Agri King w/ 3 pt, wts, hyd; Case 1370 w/ 3 pt, hyd, 6500 hrs; Case 1490 w/ 3 pt, PTO; Case 2670 4x4 Tractor w/ 34” duals, 3 pt, 1000 PTO; Ford TW-20 Tractor w/ 3 pt, PTO, wts; J.D. 4840 Tractor w/ FWA, quad range, wts, 3 remotes, 8400 hrs; Case 2594 Tractor w/ 3 pt, PTO, 2600 hrs; IHC 1066 Tractor w/ hyd, 3 pt, 8500 hrs; Case 730 Tractor w/ nf, gas, 3 pt, PTO, 2134 hrs; Rare Case “Spirit of ’76” w/ 3 pt, PTO, Cab, wts, 3619 hrs, red/white/blue; J.D. 4630 Tractor w/ cab, synco, 3 pt, hyd, bad trans; Case D Tractor w/ 3 pt, PTO, fenders, PA wheels, 2197 hrs; Antique Case “LA” Tractor, all orig w/ crank start #620476; Antique Case “CC” Gray on full steel wheels, PTO, older restoration #0319731; Big A 2000 3 wheel Sprayer w/ 2000 gal. tank, Cummins V-8, 60’ boom; Cat 966 End loader w/ 10’ bucket; J.D. 544C Loader w/ 8’ bucket, 7000 hrs, nice!; Bobcat 943 Skid Loader w/ material bucket & pallet fork, 1900 hrs; Case 1150B Crawler w/ 6’ bucket, low hrs; CIH 1680 Combine w/ spreader, 3300 hrs; 2 CIH 1020 15’ Grain Heads; CIH 1063 6R. Corn Head; J.D. 643 6R. Corn Head; Conveyor PTO Grain Vac w/ pipe & hoses, nice!; CIH 900-6 row Planter w/ insect; Gehl 315 Slinger Spreader; 7 ½’ 3 pt. Rotary Mower; M&W 1860-18’Chisel Plow w/ 6 shank & Harrow; J.D. 330 hyd. Fold Disk, yellow gang, cone blades, 26’; Rhino 15’ Batwing, 1000 PTO, sharp!; IHC 56 Forage Blower; DMI ET-500 Eco-till, 7 shank, 3 pt; Farm Fans AB350 Grain Dryer, 6050 hrs; MC Grain Dryer 900-B, PTO; Allied 40’x8” Auger; Mayrath 60’x8” Auger; 2 Hutchinson 60’x8” Augers; Westfield WR100-31.5 hp Auger; Kill-Bros 1200 Grain Cart-end Auger; Kill Bros 475 Grain Cart-side Auger; Crust Buster DP24X10 4000 all plant Drill w/ press wheels, markers; Kewanee 8’ hd 3 pt. Blade; 20.8-38 Duals; NH 499 Hydroswing Haybine; NH D-800 Small-Big Square Baler; Ag-Chem 500 gal. Trailer Sprayer w/ 30’ boom; 3 pt. R. Bale Unwrapper; 2 Quick Hitches; 2-2000 gal. Poly Water Tanks; 2-1500 gal. Poly Tanks; NH 855 Round Baler-twine; CIH 5400 Grain Drill, 3 pt, 15’ w/ grass seed, press wheels; 1000 bu. 6 ring Bulk Feed Bin; Phoenix 40-45 Harrow; Progressive Twin Frame 30’ Liquid N. Applicator; Bush Hog 9000 Soil Finisher, 26’, hyd. Fold; 24’ Tandem R. Bale Hauler; IHC 480-18’ Disk; Lindsay 30 Harrow & Cart; 3 pt. Bale-Pallet Lift; 1000 gal. Water Tank & Gear; NH 278 Baler w/ chute; Landoll 28’-#810 Field Cultivator; JD 963 Gear w/ 10’ Barge Box; 2-16’ Steel Bale Cages-Feeder Wagons on h.d. Gears; Kill-Bros 350 Gravity Box, Kasten Gear; 1975 IHC 4200 trans-star Tandem Truck w/ 19’ alum. box, Detroit Eng; 1996 Chevrolet 3500 hd 1 T. Truck w/ 7.4 gas engine, 8’x12’ flat bed, goose neck, 128,000 miles; CIH 10 wheel Rotary Rake; 30+ Pipe Gates; 100+ Fence Posts; 150+ Assort. Used Tires & Rims, all sizes; Air Vent Tubes, flat storage; 1 Hayrack Misc. Items.

HAY: 200+ Small big Square Bales Grass/alfalfa Hay, 500#, 2-4 yrs. old, stored inside.

SPECIAL: Stone quarry full of salvage Machinery, Trucks, Planters, Wagons, etc. 20-40 tons!! Sold in piles.

Terms: Cash or check w/ picture ID. Current letter of credit from bank required unless prior arrangements made w/ Auctioneer. No exceptions! Lunch Stand & Portable Toilet on grounds.

Check website for pictures and more information: www.mudcreekfarms.com/Pro-Auctions.html

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309.34 +/- ACRES Ogle County, Illinois

Open Tenancy 2015

Section 32, Pine Creek Township Sections 5 & 6, Grand Detour Township

Open Tenancy 2015

The following described real estate will be offered for sale by Public Auction on: Look for this and upcoming Auctions on www.rickrediger.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014 - 10:00 A.M.

SALE DAY LOCATION: Edgewood Golf Club, 10684 W. Edgewood Road, Polo, IL FARM LOCATION: 3 Miles South of Polo, IL on IL Rte 26 to Edgewood Road then East 4.5 miles to Lowell Park Road DESCRIPTION Tract 1: Part of S ½ of SW ¼ Section 32, Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, IL. NE corner of Lowell Park and Edgewood Road intersection. 66.5 +/- Acres with 57.83 +/- tillable acres.

Improvements includes 2 story frame house, 32’ x 22’ garage, 72’ x 42’ Morton machine shed, 60’ x 68’ barn, corn crib and open front livestock shed. Tillable soils include Osco, Parkway, Fayette, Greenbush, Palsgrove, Dodge and Huntsville. Surety productivity index is 128.5 on tillable soils.

Part of Tax ID #15-32-300-002.

Tract 2: Part of N ½ of NW ¼ Section 5, Grand Detour Township, Ogle County, IL. SE Corner of Lowell Park and Edgewood Roads intersection. 55.11 +/- acres with 50.1 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Osco, Greenbush, Ogle, Parkway, Palsgrove, Elizabeth, Lawson and Ashdale. Surety productivity index is 128 on tillable soils. Part of Tax ID #21-05-100-005. No improvements.

Tract 3: E ½ of E ½ of SE ¼ of the SW ¼ Section 32, Pine Creek Township and E ½ of NE ¼ of NW ¼ and part of W ½ of NW ¼ of NE ¼, Section 5 Grand Detour Township, Ogle County, IL. 43.97 +/- Acres with 4.36 +/- tillable acres. A crop productivity index of 86.4 on tillable soils. Pasture and trees with creek. Part of Tax ID # 15-32-300-002 and Part of Tax ID # 21-05-100-005. No Improvements.

Tract 4: S ½ of SW ¼ of NW ¼ Section 5 Grand Detour, Township, Ogle County, IL. 18.15 +/Acres with 18.16 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Osco, Ashdale and Lawson. A Surety crop productivity index of 130.5 on tillable soils. Tax ID # 21-05-100-004. No improvements.

Tract 5: W ½ and the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 6, Grand Detour Township, Ogle County, IL. 119.65 +/- acres with 105.6 +/- tillable acres. Tillable soils include Osco, Parkway, Greenbush, Ashdale, Lawson and Palsgrove. A Surety crop productivity index of 133.8 on tillable soils. Tax ID # 21-06400-002. No improvements.

TAXES: 2013 paid in 2014 and assessed acres 80 acres – Tax ID # 15-32-300-002 taxes paid in 2014 were $2,992.84 91.69 acres – Tax ID # 21-05-100-005 taxes paid in 2014 were $1,124.92 18.15 acres – Tax ID # 21-05-100-004 taxes paid in 2014 were $ 364.32 119.65 acres – Tax ID # 21-06-400-002 taxes paid in 2014 were $2,348.76 Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and other information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1) Parcels will be sold on a per surveyed acre basis. No combinations.

2) Survey provided by Seller.

3) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract. A Buyer’s Premium of 1% of the high bid will be charged to the buyer and added to the bid amount to arrive at the contract purchase price. 10% of the purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on or before January 12, 2015.

4) The Seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject property.

5) The estimated 2014 taxes due and payable in 2015 will be credited by Seller to Buyer. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

6) The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

7) The information is believed to be accurate. However we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

8) All announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any previously printed material.

9) For additional information or to view the property contact Rick Rediger, Auctioneer at 815.699.7999

Seller: RUTH STRAW ESTATE

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Paul Elsen, Sr.- Executor Larry Johnson - Attorney 202 E Fifth St., P.O. Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 ph. 815-625-8200

Steve Cunningham – Agent for Heirs Michael English – Attorney 10 Park Avenue West Princeton, IL 61356 ph. 815-875-4555

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