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DIXON ONE

For the council’s consideration Task Force works out stipulations, gets ready to present its proposal

BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers

DIXON – The fate of Dixon One will be handed off to the City Council on Tuesday.

The Dixon One advisory task force dissolved Wednesday, but before its sunset, the group sent the city all of its proposal materials and requested a spot on the council agenda.

The proposal outlines a design for merging Dixon Main Street and the Dixon Area

Chamber of Commerce to form a central hub for the city’s marketing, tourism, business outreach and economic development operations under one roof.

The group met more than a dozen times in the past 8 months to develop a feasible plan for the hub.

“The process is like legislation,” task force Chairman Gary Gehlbach said. “There are a lot of different perspectives and ideas that coalesce in one comprehensive plan with which the task force agrees.”

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Next meeting The City Council next meets at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at City Hall, 121 W. Second St. Go to discoverdixon.org or call City Hall at 815-2881485 for an agenda or more information.

SAUK VALLEY Tyler Tichler of Sterling and Sarah Hanke of Germany square off in a friendly game of ping pong Wednesday morning during the fall SaukFest. Hanke said she started a ping pong club at the school after noticing a lot of people playing the game in the college cafeteria. The club was one of many that students could learn about during the back-to-school event.

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Jehovia Miniel (left) of Sterling and Alissa Helfrich of Dixon took advantage of the nice weather Wednesday to enjoy lunch outside during the fall SaukFest at Sauk Valley Community College. The event – one of two the college holds for the spring and fall semesters – welcomes students to the college with games, community information tables, food and fun, and information about Sauk and its clubs and activities. Go to svcc.edu to learn more about the college.

WHITESIDE COUNTY COLD CASE

Lieutenant wants killer caught He issues new plea to public in decades-old homicide case

BY KATHLEEN A. SCHULTZ kschultz@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5535 @KathleenSchul10

MORRISON – It was a little past suppertime, around 6 p.m. that Friday evening, April 14, 1995.

Spring was nearly over, summer was on its way.

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With the weekend stretching before them, the three 17-year-old boys were walking the banks of Little Spring Creek, in a hilly, wooded area about 3 miles west of Coleta when they spied it: the dismembered leg of a woman, caught in a log jam in the shallows under the bridge at Yorktown Road.

Saturday, searchers would find her other leg about 75 yards downstream. They were sliced off at the pelvis, with a knife or a saw.

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Cities, prosecutors and local law enforcement work together to adjust to the state’s new marijuana laws

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

The state aims to save money on jail time and court costs with a new law that removes criminal penalties for being in possession of small amounts of marijuana, but local law enforcement and prosecutors are facing challenges in executing the changes.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 2228 on July 29, making possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana a civil offense. A ticket is written and a fine assessed that can range between $100 and $200. Before the law change, which took effect immediately, the offense could have resulted in a misdemeanor charge that brought a fine of up to $1,500 and up to 6 months of jail time.

Another notable change with the civil penalty is that the offense will now be expunged from an offender’s record 6 months after the bill’s effective date.

Illinois becomes the 21st state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Trish Four years ago, Chicago instiJoyce tuted a city ordinance to go Whiteside the civil route. Lawmakers in County state’s Springfield had talked about attorney says doing the same thing for several local officials were left with years, but the actual bill picked little time to up steam in a hurry. respond to “It seems this bill was pushed new law. ahead by the Legislature without much warning, and there wasn’t time for us to respond,” Whiteside County State’s Attorney Trish Joyce said. “There are a lot of challenges the law has put on us.”

For law enforcement, the situation is easier for departments that have ordinances on the Anna books for the offenses. Some Sacco-Miller cities, including Dixon, Amboy and Rock Falls, have those ordiLee County nances. Cities are not mandated state’s attorney doesn’t see to change the ordinance, but many are tweaking them to mir- new law noticeably cutting ror the changes in state statute. court time.

Law enforcement has been figuring out things as they go, and police departments with city ordinances can write the offenses up as ordinance violations.

“It is easier with the ordinances, but the State Police are using uniform traffic citations to write these up,” Joyce said. “That can make it hard for our office to determine things like probable cause and gram weight.”

The county sheriff’s departments are working with the prosecutors to develop ordinances, but until they are approved, violations will be handled with the uniform citations that show it as a civil offense that requires a court appearance.

The law left the issue of pending cases to the discretion of each state’s attorney. Whiteside County has decided to treat everyone the same who has been cited for possession of less than 10 grams.

“We felt there was no incentive or purpose to treat people differently who were cited before the law changed – it just didn’t seem fair,” Joyce said.

Neither Joyce nor Lee County State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller think the law will noticeably reduce court time.

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STERLING – Police are looking for information on three men who may have attempted to abduct a 9-year-old boy around

1 p.m. Wednesday at Dillon Avenue and West Third Street.

According to a news release, the men, all in their mid-20s, pulled up next to the boy in a white, box-style van and asked

him to get in. The boy ran off, and the van left heading east on Third.

The driver was white, clean-cut, with dark hair and a black T-shirt; one passenger was the same, except he was wearing a white T-shirt; and the other passenger was

black, clean-cut and wearing a green T-shirt, the release said.

Police are trying to learn exactly what happened.

Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 815-632-6640, or the anonymous reward hotline, Crime Stoppers,

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An arm was found a little farther downstream; her nude torso, the other arm attached, was stuffed into a black garbage bag a halfmile farther still.

They didn’t find her head, bagged and weighed down with a rock in about 4 feet of water, until Monday. It was upstream from the bridge.

All were How to badly decomhelp posed. She Anyone with had been any information dead at least a on the Kimberly month, maybe Renea Mabry 6 months, case is asked authorities to contact said.

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7867.  She had extensive dental work, including a ceramic tooth, which is how she would be identified nearly a week later.

Kimberly Renea Mabry, 26, of Rockford. A mom. A daughter. A stripper, maybe a prostitute.

Still, 22 years later, an unsolved homicide, with no motive, no cause of death ever pinned down.

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Lt. John Booker badly wants to rectify that.

Wednesday was the 22nd anniversary of the last day Mabry was seen alive, in Rockford. If he could find out how she wound up in such

A letter to the editor from Robin Childers, Kimberly Mabry’s sister, was published Feb. 9, 2011, in Sauk Valley Media editions. Attempts to locate Childers on Wednesday for comment were unsuccessful. This is an excerpted version: My family was devastated after the dismembered body of my sister, Kimberly Renea Mabry, was found in Little Spring Creek in Coleta on April 14, 1995.

My mom was so depressed, that was all she thought about to the point she eventually smoked herself to death. All she wanted to do was be with my sister.

After my sister was killed, her son, Jeremy, went from foster home to foster home, and has had a very hard life since. This happened when he was just 6 years old. He stated that his mind is now an “emotionless calculating computer.� “When my mother died, a large part of me was buried with her,� he said. “The person who took her from me deserves to pay.�

I’m her little sister, and I think about her every day. I remember the day the priest and my mom walked in, and I fell to the floor in despair. Since then, it has left an overwhelming emptiness in my heart.

I promised my mom, and will make it a priority in my life, to find out who did this horrible crime to such a sweet girl.

My sister was an artist; she had lots of friends and attended Rock Valley College. She had a bright future ahead of her and a son who needed her.

The articles you may have read about her talked only about how she had frequented crack houses and was prostituting, but that wasn’t who she really was.

She was a human being with emotions and feelings. She was helpful, thoughtful and caring. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, and had extended family, too, not to mention hundreds of friends.

We all miss her dearly.

Our family hopes community members will find it in their hearts to help with this case in any way they can. Please keep in mind, this monster lives among you, and I am sure most of you have sisters, daughters, granddaughters, or a mom yourself.

To the dads out there, think about your girls when they go to school or go out with friends. We really need any help we can get. Any information will be kept anonymous and will be greatly appreciated. a remote part of his county – an area nonetheless popular with hunters from all over the region – he’d be a long ways toward solving the mystery, Booker said Wednesday.

He’s not thinking serial killer. “I think it’s somebody local.�

He’s appealing to the community one more time, in the hopes that new information will come to light.

He’s inspired by the anniversary, and by a federal agent who came to the area recently to talk with Booker about his own cold case.

The agent thought the two cases just might be related, but no. They found no connection between the two homicides.

He did, however, give Booker some tips on new alleys to pursue in the Mabry case, and the tenacious lieutenant is reaching out again to local agencies, and trying to find Mabry family members. “The Whiteside County Sheriff’s office has never given up investigating this heinous crime,� Booker said Wednesday.

And it never will.

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POLICE Sterling Police Yvette N. Bailey, 24, of Sterling; 2:38 a.m. Tuesday at East 23rd Street and 35th Avenue; criminal damage to property; given notice to appear in court.

Donna J. Degroot, 80, of Rock Falls; 9:52 a.m. Tuesday at East Third Street and Second Avenue; failure to yield; given state citation.

Rock Falls Police Lateef Lee, 37, of Rock Falls; 10:51 p.m. Tuesday at First Avenue and Second Street; expired registration; given notice to appear in court.

Heather M. Anning, 35, of Rock Falls; 6:18 p.m.

Monday in the 1500 block of Eighth Avenue; improper lane usage, driving while license revoked, driving under the influence of alcohol, operation of uninsured motor vehicle, failure to report accident to police authority; given notice to appear in court.

Heather A. Christian, 41, of Rock Falls; 3:27 p.m.

Tuesday at 10th Street and Fifth Avenue; disobeying stop sign; given notice to appear in court.

Kelly S. Speaker, 20, of Rock Falls; 8:48 a.m.

Tuesday at 19th Street and First Avenue; failure to yield turning left; given notice to appear in court.

Dixon Police Cole J. Boyd, 20, of Dixon; 9:01 a.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; Lee County warrant for

Ogle County Sheriff Steven Sullivan, 34, of Polo; 5:47 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Wesley and Emily streets in Mount Morris; driving while license suspended, no valid driver’s license; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

John R. Anderson, 33, of Rochelle; 7:25 p.m. Tuesday in the 7000 block of state Route 251 North; driving under the influence, speeding 89 mph in a 55-mph zone, no proof of insurance; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Jeremy Lewis, 28, of Oregon; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Rodney Davis, 50, of Rockford; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted $75 of $819 purge bond and given notice to appear in court.

Shannon D. Helton, 30, of DeKalb; 11:02 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 39; arrested on Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended and another charge of driving while license suspended, given citations for improper signal and operating uninsured motor vehicle.

State Police John W. Robinson, 43, of Clinton, Iowa; 6:50 p.m.

Tuesday at state Route 84 and Riverview Road in Carroll County; Carroll County warrant for contempt of court – speeding; posted bond.

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Suit to force payments rejected

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Local social service agencies among coalition that sued state CHICAGO (AP) – A judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by social service providers who wanted the court to force payment on contracts with the state of Illinois, saying the issue belongs in a higher court.

After brief oral arguments, Cook County Judge Rodolfo Garcia tossed the lawsuit.

Nearly 100 social service providers, called the Pay Now Illinois coalition, sued in May over fallout from the state’s unprecedented budget stalemate. They argued the state breached its service contracts and they were owed roughly $160 million collectively for services, including health care and programs to fight homelessness.

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The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield is seen in a May photo. Even though a stopgap budget was forged on June 30, many social service agencies, including three from the Sauk Valley, have continued to push for payment of past-due bills from the state through legal channels. However, on Wednesday, a judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the social service providers who wanted the court to force payment on their contracts with the state. social service agencies are among the coalition – Sinnissippi Centers and the Whiteside and Carroll County health departments.

Sinnissippi is owed about $900,000 of $1.2 million in contracts for services rendered because of the state’s failure to pass a budget.

That’s between 10 percent and 12 percent of the behavioral health center’s yearly budget.

Whiteside is owed $180,000, but its budget primarily comes from federal money, Administrator Beth Fiorini has said.

The coalition’s lawsuit named Republican Gov.

Bruce Rauner, who’s been deadlocked on a full-year budget with the Democratic-controlled Legislature, and the heads of state agencies.

Illinois Pay Now spokeswoman Andrea Durbin said the group will consider an appeal.

“From the beginning, this lawsuit has been about good business practices, paying signed contracts in full and on time. The state’s failure to pay – and their belief that there is no way to make them pay – sets an extraordinarily bad precedent that should be of concern to anybody doing business with the state,” she said in a statement. “It calls into question whether any contracts in the state are valid.”

Last year, Rauner vetoed nearly all of the budget legislation Democrats sent him, saying it was out of balance. The lawsuit argues that the first-term governor created an “unconstitutional” situation by vetoing appropriations, but still

enforcing contracts.

Durbin said a higher court might be better suited to take up the issue.

The judge suggested further complications ahead for the cashstrapped state.

This year, lawmakers and Rauner agreed on a short-term budget, which expires in January, but uncertainty lingers over a full spending plan.

“The real problem we have is, Where would additional funding come from?” Garcia asked during arguments, WBEZ radio in Chicago reported.

The groups in the lawsuit include the Ounce of Prevention Fund, a Chicago-based early education organization that is run by Rauner’s wife, Diana Rauner.

The governor’s spokeswoman declined comment Wednesday as did the Illinois attorney general’s office, which argued the case for the state.

Sauk Valley Media staff contributed to this story.

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Search widens for missing Ladd woman Her car found 40 miles away

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LADD – Family members of a Ladd woman whose car was found parked in Morris a week after she went missing say they think she was abducted, although police say they have no evidence of that.

Deborah Dewey, 62, last was heard from the morning of Aug. 22, and was reported missing the next day.

A volunteer searcher found her gray Buick Lacrosse Monday morning, “neatly parked” at the R Place Family Restaurant at the TA Truck Stop off state Route 47

just north of Interstate 80, about 40 miles from her home, state police Lt. Jeff Padilla said.

Police don’t know whether D e w e y drove the car there, Deborah or how long Dewey it had been parked. No camera footage of that area is available, and she was not seen on security footage taken at the pumps or inside the store or restaurant, Padilla said.

“We have not seen her in Morris, other than having her car in the parking lot,” he said.

“We have no indication at this point of any foul play.”

Dewey is seen on cam-

era footage in the Spring Valley area the Monday morning she went missing, but appears to be “running errands, and it seems to be routine,” Padilla said.

Chris Dewey, Deborah’s son, said he thinks she was abducted.

Not only were her cellphone charger and medication – items Dewey would not leave behind – found at her home, but “she had no reason to go [to Morris] and wouldn’t have driven on the interstate to get there,” he said.

Aug. 22 was a vacation day from her job at Riverfront Machine in Spring Valley. She talked with her son at 5 a.m., as was their routine, and texted a friend around 7 a.m., her niece, Laurie Eich of

How to help Deborah Dewey, 62, is white, 5-foot-5, 150 pounds with gray hair, brown eyes and glasses.

Those who want to help can pass out fliers that are available at the Ladd Police Department, 121 N Main Ave. An unspecified cash reward is being offered for information on her whereabouts.

Those with information are asked to call Illinois State Police at 815-224-1171.

Troy Grove, said.

When she didn’t show up for work the next day, didn’t answer her phone and was not at home, her family called police.

Her car and apartment have been secured, and

investigators are trying to establish a timeline of her activities. The text message was the last time her cellphone was used.

Among other things, ISP has conducted air and ground searches, checked with gaming units to see if she has any connections to area casinos, and asked Illinois State Conservation Police to search the Illinois River using sonar, Padilla said. Law enforcement agencies throughout the region have been notified.

“We’re looking down every avenue, and we’re going to keep looking.

We have an active command post in LaSalle, and we’re going to continue to do everything we can to try and find Debbie,” Padilla said.

ROCK FALLS – The third annual Ballin’ 4 Bella coed softball tournament benefit for Bellamay Crystal Perez will be Sunday at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

Bellamay, the daughter of Antonio and Monica Perez of Sterling, was born May 20, 2014. She was diagnosed with spinal muscle atrophy type 1, which causes muscles to waste away and leads to impaired mobility.

The tournament will start at 9 a.m. Sign-up is full.

There is no cost to watch the tournament. Food and beverages will be sold.

Children will be able to run the bases, with a DJ announcing each child’s name. The top runner of each age division and gender will receive a prize.

A 50-50 raffle will be drawn, with tickets at $5 each. Winners need not be present to win. Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Pauline Marquez at 815-4417546, or the day of the benefit.

Donations can also be made to the Bellamay Medical Fund at Sauk Valley Bank, 201 W. Third St., Sterling.

Call 815-535-1001 for more information.

Concrete fixes start Tuesday on Interstate 88 ERIE – Contractors plan to begin concrete pavement repairs Tuesday on Interstate 88 west of Erie.

Repairs will be done on a 3-mile section of I-88, from Fargo Road near the Whiteside and Rock Island county line to Sand Road.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction while work is being done. The $312,072 project is scheduled to be done by the end of September.

Call IDOT’s Dixon office at 815-284-2271 for more information.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK ▼ Today’s visitations: Donald L. Lewis Sr. of Dixon, 4-7 p.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Marvella R. “Mar” Kober of Chana, 5-7 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Mary L. Olson of Walnut, 5-7 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. ▼ Today’s funerals: Doris E. Reed, 10 a.m.

graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

Ronald Paul Adams of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling.

James R. Mickelson, formerly of Dixon, 4-8 p.m. at Porky’s Bar and Grill in Dixon.

Gregory T. Morgan of Steward, 4 p.m., followed by visitation until 8 p.m., at BeverageLyons Family Funeral Home in Ashton.

▼ Friday visitations: Rosetta M. Von Holten of Walnut, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Friday funerals: Mary L. Olson of Walnut, 10 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Marvella R. “Mar” Kober of Chana, 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Paynes Point.

Donald L. Lewis Sr. of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

▼ Saturday visitations: Bobie F. Fritz Sr. of Princeton, 9-11 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Vera L. Allison of Franklin Grove, formerly of Sterling, gathering of family and friends, 10-11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.

Mildred J. “Mickie” Thomas of Dixon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. ▼ Saturday funerals:

Rosetta M. Von Holten of Walnut, 10:30 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Vera L. Allison of Franklin Grove, formerly of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at First Presbyterian Church in Sterling.

Bobie F. Fritz Sr. of Princeton, 11 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Mildred J. “Mickie” Thomas of Dixon, 1 p.m. at Preston-

Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon. ▼ Sunday visitations: Agnes M. Heaton of Dixon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at PrestonSchilling Funeral Home in Dixon. ▼ Sunday funerals: Agnes M. Heaton of Dixon, 1 p.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Carol Fitzgerald of Sterling, 2 p.m. memorial service at the YWCA of the Sauk Valley in Sterling.

OBITUARIES Bobie Franklyn Fritz Sr. PRINCETON – Bobie Franklyn Fritz Sr., 91, of Princeton, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born Aug. 17, 1925, in Walnut, to Arthur and Mary (Wangelin) Fritz. He married Marggie Lou Fundell on Feb. 25, 1944, in Lacon. He was a previous member of the Princeton Elks Lodge and Moose Club, and current Farm Bureau member.

As a young man, Bob cared for his parents and worked on the family farm. He met the love of his life, Marggie, at the Bureau County Fair Ferris wheel. The two fell in love, and were soon married and starting a family.

Bob was an entrepreneur. In the late ’40s, he started Fritz Coal – a coal hauling business, and built his family’s first home in 1950. He was a very hard-working, focused, motivated businessman. His spare time was spent with Marggie and their three daughters.

There was a lot of card playing, fishing, playing ball, and spending birthdays and holidays with extended family.

In the ’60s, he started Fritz Construction & Excavation. He began building residential apartments, homes, commercial buildings, and working for the city with his excavating equipment. Bob and Marggie worked side by side as they built their business. They began growing their family with four more daughters. In the ’70s, a son was born, making a total of eight children. Bob renamed his business Fritz & Son Construction. He also went back to the work that made him the happiest – farming.

Bob and Marggie spent their days raising their family and working hard at the same time. Bob would come home from work and sit in his recliner as his kids would rush to his chair to undo and remove his boots, roll up his pants, pull up his socks, and roll his pants back down. Then, they sat on his lap to watch him play a little solitaire to relax. He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada with

friends, hosting game feeds, spending family vacation on Lake Wisconsin and playing 3-card. He smelled of Old Spice on date nights with Marggie. Now his youngest children were growing up, getting married, and having more grandchildren for him to love. Most Sundays were spent at Bob and Marggie’s house for family dinner. The entire family would gather together for birthdays and holidays.

Life was good.

Bob was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, neighbor, farmer, contractor, entrepreneur, ambitious, dedicated, stubborn, colleague, mentor, teacher, advocate – patriarch.

On June 26, 2008, Bob lost his beloved Marggie – his best friend, his right hand – the love of his life.

“In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours.

In all the world, there is no love for you like mine.”

– Maya Angelou Surviving are six daughters, Judy (Art) Bland, Ginger Kitterman, Lezlie (Tom) Fisher, Lisa (Edward) Young, Lori Fritz, Letty Fritz, and one son, Bobie (Sarah) Fritz Jr., all of Princeton; sonin-law, Doug Albright; grandchildren, Margo (Bland) Cartwright, Michelle Bland Mosier, Bobby Kitterman, Todd Kitterman, Cory Kitterman, Bridget Albright Gualandi, Tina Albright Klingenberg, Amanda Fisher Alm, Kyle Fisher, Sydney Young Markham, Morgan Young, Eliza Young, Alyssa White, Maya White, Ian Fritz, Ryan Camp, Haley Fritz, and Levi Fritz; and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marggie Lou Fundell Fritz; daughter, Dixie Albright; grandchildren, Monica Bland and Tylor Fisher; son-in-law, Robert Kitterman; and greatgrandchildren, Michael and Scott Kitterman.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, and the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut, with Ray Lail, pastor, officiating.

Bob will be laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton.

Donald L. Lewis Sr. DIXON – Donald L. Lewis Sr., 86, of Dixon, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at Aperion Care Amboy. He was an electrician for 47 years at Dixon Cement Plant.

Don was born March 7, 1930, in Dixon, the son of William and Sarah (Meador) Lewis. He married Shirley Boos on Jan. 7, 1955, in Dixon. He was a veteran of the Air Force, a member of the American Legion in Dixon, and enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Lewis, one son, Donald L. Lewis Jr., and two daughters, Debora L. Lewis and Vickie L. (Steve) Lewis-Osenberg, all of Dixon; two sisters, Edna (Dick) McAnn of Dixon and Judy Taylor of Akron, Ohio; three

grandchildren, Bradley J. Osenberg, Christopher C. (Tiffany) Osenberg, and Shannon R. Osenberg; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Lawrence, Art, Clifford Jr., and Lyle Lewis.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Frank Langholf, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established.

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WALNUT – Rosetta Mae Von Holten, 88, of Walnut, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016, at Mendota Lutheran Home.

Rosetta was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Rock Falls, to Clarence and Bernice (Stroup) Wallace. She was united in marriage to Richard R. Von Holten on Nov. 24, 1946, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.

He preceded her in death on May 12, 2013.

She attended Thome School, Merrill School, and Rock Falls High School. She was head of dietary at Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Rock Falls.

Rosetta was baptized in the Lutheran faith. She was a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls, where she belonged to the Luther League, sang in the choir, ushered during World War II, and taught Sunday school and Bible school. At the time of her death, she was a member of New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling. She enjoyed painting, drawing, and decorating in many ways. Rosetta was a talented baker and had made numerous wedding cakes for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include two

sons, Bruce (Charlotte) Von Holten of Walnut and Bradd (Emily) Von Holten of Walnut; six daughters, Becky (Marvin) Larson of Rowlett, Texas, Susan (Dave) Lauritzen of Wyanet, Rhea (Mel Klinkenberg) Von Holten of Walnut, LuCindy (Bob) Foss of Walnut, Coleen (Clifton) Hon of Cincinnati, and Colette (Scott) Odell of Rockwall, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marian Rausch; brother, Marvin Wallace; and many nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bernice; sisters, Donna and Lorraine; and brother, Raymond.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Bill Sullivan officiating.

Burial will be at Coloma Township Cemetery in Rock Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

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Addiction services featured in proposal CHICAGO (AP) – Addiction treatment and support for long-term recovery are included in a new proposal to restructure Illinois’ $18 billion

Medicaid program.

Twelve Illinois state agencies and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office will host two public hearings next week on the proposal. It would bring in $2.7 billion in new federal money over 5 years if approved by Washington.

DIXON – Agnes Mae Heaton, 81, of Dixon, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Heritage Square in Dixon.

She was a scale operator with Wastone Quarry before retiring.

Agnes was born Oct. 10, 1934, the daughter of Charles and Ruby (Schultheis) Hazelwood. She married Lloyd E. Heaton on July 11, 1953, in Dixon. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2005. Agnes was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma, and cherished spending time with her family.

Survivors include one son, Sidney Heaton of Hillard, Florida; one daughter, Pamela (Donavon) Knight of Dixon; two brothers, Richard (Joanne) Hazelwood of Peoria, Arizona, and Glen J. (Sharon) Lehman of Dixon; her two half brothers, Charles

(Brenda) Hazelwood and Robert Hazelwood, both of Dixon; a stepsister, Patricia Dempsey; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Theodore Walker; and one daughter-in-law, June Heaton.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, and the funeral at 1 p.m. Sunday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Mary Ann Rhoades of St. Luke Episcopal Church in Dixon officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

A memorial has been established to CharcotMarie-Tooth Disease.

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Darrell L. Bousman ROCK FALLS – Darrell L. Bousman, 64, of Rock Falls, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at his home.

Darrell was born July 31, 1952, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Clarence “Cork” and Joyce (Langfitt) Bousman. He served as a firefighter with the rank of sergeant in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was employed for 28 years at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., retiring in 2001. Darrell was a member of several different charities and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He loved fishing and visiting with his friends.

Survivors include his mother, Joyce Bousman of Clinton; one daughter, Jenni Erb of Missouri; one son, Jack

(Jessica) Bousman of Missouri; one sister, Barbara (Don) Jacobsen of Clinton; two sisters-inlaw, Kathy Bousman of Lomax and Peggy Bousman of Clarksville, Tennessee; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, three brothers, Roger Bousman, Bill Bousman, and Gary Bousman, and his grandparents, aunts and uncles.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, with the memorial service at noon Saturday at Lemke South Funeral Home, 2610 Manufacturing Drive, Clinton, Iowa, with the Rev. Scott Porter of Abiding Word Church in Sterling officiating.

Charles ‘Duane’ Kistler SAVANNA – Charles “Duane” Kistler, 73, of Savanna, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society – Mount Carroll. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna handled arrangements.

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OREGON – An Oregon attorney is taking over a 15th Judicial Circuit associate judgeship being vacated Sept 30.

Clayton L. Lindsey, 56, of Byron, a partner with Rockford-based Williams McCarthy LLP, will replace retiring Ogle

County Associate Judge Kathleen Kauffmann.

The 15th Circuit serves Lee, Ogle, Carroll, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties.

Lindsey, one of nine applicants for the post, was chosen by a vote of all the circuit judges.

He practices out of Williams McCarthy’s Oregon office, has been Byron’s city attorney since 2000, and is a past president

of the Byron Chamber of Commerce.

He received his undergraduate degree in 1981 from Illinois State University in Normal and his juris doctor degree in 1984 from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Michael J. Tardy, director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, said in a news release Wednesday afternoon.

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While there could be some benefits down the road, it will take some time to work through the rough spots – time not afforded by the state.

“The way the law is written, it could cost us more time and money,” SaccoMiller said. “Even though it carries a civil penalty, it’s still an offense, and we have to change the way we do everything.”

Systematic changes and some apparent inconsistencies created by the law’s changes – particularly in the area of driving John under the Booker influence – must also be addressed.

The DUI portion eliminates the possibility of getting John a conviction Simonton based on metabolized forms of THC when a driver is not deemed impaired.

For example, medical marijuana users must submit to field sobriety tests if officers suspect they are driving while impaired, but unregistered users are not penalized for refusing a sobriety test.

“The civil citations are being written on traffic tickets, and they are going to the circuit clerk’s office, which has created some confusion,” Sacco-Miller said.

As the civil offenses work their way through the sys-

By The Numbers State savings potential • The cost of housing a prisoner for a year in Illinois is nearly $40,000.

• About 9,000 state prisoners are there for possession of small amounts of marijuana.

• Enforcement of the law for possession of small amounts of marijuana laws costs an estimated $127 million for law enforcement, and $72 million in court costs each year.

– Source: Illinois Department of Corrections tem, they are given a miscellaneous remedy tag, in part because a court appearance is mandated and a judge must set the amount of the fine.

Prosecutors say the new law has the potential to help with workload, but it’s too soon to make that determination.

“It’s going to take some time to figure it out and get everyone on the same page,” Sacco-Miller said.

Lee County Sheriff John Simonton said the law won’t bring drastic changes for law enforcement.

He said it wouldn’t impact the local jail population, but the civil process could speed things up for officers.

“It will actually expedite an arrest situation, in that we will not have to bring the offender to jail for processing,” Simonton said. “Issuance of the civil offense citation and bonding will take place at the scene of the offense.”

Simonton said his office will work with the state’s attorney’s office to track expungements. Evidence testing and storage procedures won’t change.

Law enforcement officials in Whiteside County agreed that the impact will be negligible for them.

“We haven’t legalized marijuana, so we’re not changing any of the enforcement tactics,”

Sheriff’s Department Lt. John Booker said. “The prosecution end of it is where it’s different, but I think it will eventually save time for police.”

In Rock Falls, the updated version of its city ordinance was given a first read at the Aug. 16 council meeting. Chief Tammy Nelson of the Rock Falls Police Department said the impact of the law should be minimal.

“In the past, officers had the option of writing a ticket anyway, and for under 10 grams, that’s what they were usually getting,” Nelson said.

Repeat offenders ran the risk of jail time, but firsttimers usually just came away with a fine unless multiple charges were involved.

“We had an ordinance, and most were being given a city ordinance ticket to keep it out of the courts system,” Nelson said.

Nelson said momentum for the law change had been building for a while, and she had anticipated legislative action.

“For us, it was just a matter of tweaking the ordinance language so it mimics the state law,” Nelson said.

The final version of the Rock Falls ordinance should be ready for a vote at the Tuesday council meeting.

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Both organizations gave their blessings for the consolidation last week, but brought certain conditions to the table.

The Chamber wanted to have a 6-month transition period during which the groups move into the Dixon One building at 87 S. Hennepin Ave. to work out details and any hitches with the merger. Main Street wanted equal representation on the Dixon One Board of Directors.

Main Street’s request gave the task force concern, considering the months of discussions they had about forming an initial board containing 12 of the Chamber’s 15 members and eight of Main Street’s nine members.

Main Street President Becky Reilly contact-

ed her board’s members Aug. 24 to vote on reconsidering the stipulation, and the six members she got a hold of agreed to nix the measure.

She said the Main Street board reconsidered the issue with confidence that they’ll have equal representation during the transitional period when a few board members from both sides will solidify the merger.

In order to successfully merge the two organizations, board members will need to shed their allegiances to the chamber or Main Street and be willing to make decisions based on what will be best for Dixon One as a whole, Reilly said.

“The big part of it will be for everyone to lose their hats and make sure their minds and goals are in the right direction with Dixon One,” she said.

Gehlbach will present the task force’s proposal to the city Tuesday, including a draft budget, bylaws, structure, job descriptions, building organization and a memorandum of understanding between the chamber and Main Street.

The council is unlikely to make a concrete decision Tuesday, but Gehlbach said he hopes the discussion will ultimately lead to a decision increasing the efficiency and productivity of the chamber, Main Street, Dixon Tourism, the Dixon Riverfront Commission and other organizations under the hub’s umbrella.

“The city should have much better opportunities for marketing and promoting the advantages that Dixon has,” he said. “The city will benefit from a much stronger, unified organization.”

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Bags event a fun way to aid Honor Flights What we think We encourage the public’s support for Saturday’s “Bags for the Brave” fundraiser in downtown Dixon for the Lee County Honor Flight program.

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e can’t say enough good things about the Honor Flight program and its tremendous service to local military veterans.

Back about 2009, supporters got the Honor Flight program going in our area. This came after the 2004 completion of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., became the impetus for the nationwide Honor Flight movement to raise money to provide free trips for aging veterans to see the military memorials in our nation’s capital.

Honor Flight is a poignant, truly meaningful way for today’s generation to publicly thank the men and women of older generations for making the sacrifices necessary to preserve freedom.

Honor Flights take money, of course. Lots of it. It costs about $500 to send a veteran on the 1-day, whirlwind tour.

The latest fundraiser for the Lee County Honor Flight for Veterans will take place Saturday in downtown Dixon.

The Dixon Police Department, Dixon Main Street, and Lee County Honor Flight will host their third annual “Bags for the

Brave” tournament.

This bags-tossing competition, featuring recreational and corporate teams, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. in the 100 and 200 blocks of West First Street. A brief break in play is planned for a program to honor the Honor Flight veterans.

It is being held in conjunction with Dixon Main Street’s Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival, which runs until 11 p.m.

Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss informs us that, in its first 2 years, the bags tourney, sponsorships, 50/50 raffle, and associated activities raised more than $30,000, which financed Honor Flight trips for 60 veterans.

That’s amazing.

It speaks volumes about the high esteem that people of our region have for military veterans.

We salute the organizers of “Bags for the Brave.”

We encourage area folks to support it Saturday with their presence, their financial donations, and their support for our veterans.

We can’t say enough good things about the people who’ll take time out of their Labor Day weekend to do so.

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Applications available for holiday help VALYNDA BUSHMAN Dixon

Are things a little tight this year? Christmas is not far away. If you would like some help providing gifts, clothing and food for your family at Christmas, now is the time to apply.

Beginning today, applications can be picked up at Dixon Public Library, Dixon Food Pantry, The Telegraph and the Leydig Center. Income guidelines and other important information can be found on the application.

Goodfellows of Lee County, a United Way agency, works year-round to provide Christmas to those who could use a little help. We are a not-forprofit organization and are all volunteers.

We are able to do this with the support of the community. We accept donations of new or gently used household items and clothing. We also accept monetary donations.

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Advocates needed for our children BRIGETTE BECKMAN Dixon

Children in our own communities need your support. Children who are at risk due to abuse and neglect need the support of caring adults.

If you have been looking for a way to give to your community, please consider becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer.

CASA 15th Judicial Circuit serves the children of Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties. Court-appointed special advocates are trained individuals who are appointed by a judge to speak for the best interests of a child in court.

Please consider becoming a CASA volunteer. Visit us on Facebook, our website at casaleecarroll.com or call 815-222-6780 for more information.

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Reforms fraught with politics Leaders look for ways to get tough on gun suppliers Gov. Bruce Rauner said last week that he has never spoken with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel or any legislators about a much-anticipated proposal to toughen penalties for gun crimes.

“I’ve not discussed that issue with the mayor myself,” he said, adding, “Frankly, I’m talking with legislators all the time.

They have not brought that issue up with me.”

Rauner was referring to legislation currently being drafted by state Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, to increase penalties for people who are busted with guns but aren’t legally authorized to possess them because of, for instance, prior felony convictions.

Mayor Emanuel and his various police chiefs have demanded such a law for years because far too many violent criminals are getting out of prison too quickly and are then committing more crimes.

But a push to pass a bill

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stalled out a couple of years ago after members of the Legislative Black Caucus demanded that the General Assembly first roll back some other legal punishments.

Every year, legislators jack up penalties for crimes, often because their local news outlets make a big deal about a local criminal act. And every year, more people who could be living productive lives are instead trapped even longer in the criminal justice system.

THE PENDULUM had simply moved too far in one direction, and African-American legislators wanted to push it back the other way. Not to mention that the original enhanced penalty bill would have cost the state millions of dollars it didn’t have.

Rauner came into office promising to reduce the state’s prison population

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by 25 percent, so his goal dovetailed nicely with Black Caucus demands for reduced punishments on non-violent offenses.

But with gun violence spiking way up in Chicago, why isn’t Rauner working with legislators and the mayor to find a solution?

Raoul and Zalewski both confirmed that they hadn’t spoken with Rauner about their proposal.

“Technically, he is right,” Sen. Raoul said about the governor’s statement. But, Raoul said, “I insisted that the Chicago Police Department keep [the governor’s] public safety director apprised, and they/we have. We have not drafted the legislation yet, so there have not been multiple meetings, but his director of public safety did receive a briefing on the concept a couple of months ago.”

Other legislators said privately that there was no need to bring Rauner directly into the talks yet because no legislative language has emerged.

They’re still working out the finer points with stakeholders, including the National Rifle Association, which is supportive in general, but reportedly has some issues with some minor details,

like, for instance, making sure medical marijuana patients are exempted from any enhanced gun penalties.

Rep. Zalewski said that, while he hadn’t yet spoken directly to Rauner, he believes passing such a law “makes sense” in the context of the governor’s advocacy for criminal justice reforms.

RAUNER, ZALEWSKI said, will need to give legislators political cover for passing the bills necessary to meet his goal of lowering the prison population by a quarter. There is a real fear by some legislators of being tagged as “soft on crime,” so upping penalties on bad guys could balance out votes for reducing penalties for others.

Hopefully soon, the governor can help to craft a final agreement to address the other side of this criminal justice coin. Yes, it will cost more money, and it won’t help him keep his promise to reduce the prison population, but the hard reality is, some people just need to be locked behind bars for longer than they are now.

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Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

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Trump: Here illegally? Get out Candidate vows to oust millions of immigrants PHOENIX (AP) – Seeking to end confusion over his aggressive but recently muddled language on immigration, Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to remove millions of people living in the country illegally if he becomes president, warning that failure to do so would jeopardize the “well-being of the American people.”

But Trump didn’t address what he would do about millions more who might remain under his approach – the major question that has frustrated past congressional attempts at remaking the nation’s immigration laws.

Instead, Trump repeated the standard Republican talking point that only after securing the border can such a discussion begin to take place.

It was a retreat in the rhetoric for the billionaire from the GOP primaries, when he had vowed his “deportation force” would seek to remove all who didn’t

have permission to live and work in the country.

The Republican presidential candidate insisted than any of the estimated 11 million such immigrants who want to seek legal status or citizenship in the United States must return to their home countries in order to do so. And he

outlined plans to create a special task force that would prioritize the deportation of criminals, people who have overstayed their visas and other immediate security threats.

“Anyone who has entered the United States illegally is subject to deportation,” Trump charged in the highly

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CHICAGO (AP) – A group that’s led an effort to change how political boundaries are drawn in Illinois asked the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to reconsider its ruling that a voter referendum on the issue is unconstitutional.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled 4-3 last week that the Independent Maps coalition’s ballot initiative seeking to give legislative mapmaking power to an independent commission instead of lawmakers didn’t meet constitutional muster.

That made the measure ineligible to appear on the state’s November ballot.

However, justices didn’t rule out redistricting for future ballots. It’s the second failed attempt to overhaul redistricting by petition in 2 years.

The Aug. 25 ruling fell the day before an elec-

tion deadline to certify fall ballots. The group needs four votes for a rehearing. They collected about 563,000 signatures for the measure.

Coalition Chairman Dennis FitzSimons said the justices in the majority “were wrong and inconsistent in their reasoning.”

“More than 563,000 Illinois voters signed Independent Map Amendment petitions, and we owe it to them and thousands of volunteers across the state to make every possible effort to convince the court that the amendment deserves to be placed before voters in November,” FitzSimons said.

On Tuesday, former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn pitched a redistricting plan that he said would meet constitutional muster because it’s simpler. He suggest an 11-member commission that the state Supreme Court appoints should draw political boundaries.

CHICAGO (AP) – Police say a woman walked into U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ office on Chicago’s West Side, drank out of a bottle of hand sanitizer, poured the sanitizer over herself, and set herself on fire with a lighter.

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Authorities haven’t identified the woman who was taken to a hospital in serious condition with burns. Police say her condition has stabilized.

Davis wasn’t in the office at the time.

A news release from Davis’ office said the woman came in around 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shake hands Wednesday after a joint statement at Los Pinos, the presidential official residence, in Mexico City. Trump called his surprise visit to Mexico City on Wednesday a “great honor.” The Republican presidential nominee said after meeting with Nieto that the pair had a substantive, direct and constructive exchange of ideas.

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anticipated speech, which took place hours after he met with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.

He added, “There will be no amnesty.”

The aggressive tone during his speech in Phoenix marked a shift from the New York billionaire’s demeanor earlier in the day, when

a much more measured Trump described Mexicans as “amazing people” as he appeared alongside Pena Nieto in Mexico’s capital city.

It was his first meeting with a head of state as his party’s presidential nominee.

Shortly after the joint appearance, a dispute arose over the most contentious part of the billionaire’s plans to secure the U.S. southern border and fight illegal immigration – his insistence that Mexico must pay to build his promised wall.

Trump told reporters during the afternoon appearance that the two men didn’t discuss who would pay for a cost of construction pegged in the billions. Silent at that moment, Pena Nieto later tweeted, “At the start of the conversation with Donald Trump I made it clear that Mexico will not pay for the wall.”

With the meeting held behind closed doors, it was impossible to know who was telling the truth. But clash cast a cloud over Trump’s first meeting with a foreign dignitary and threatened to overshadow the evening address.

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Girl feels pressure to choose career path Dear Abby, I’m a young woman of 16 years and I’m in the second year of high school. Next year will be my last, and then I will have the pressure of relatives and friends wondering what I will do with my life.

When I was little, I said I was going to be a stylist. I liked that idea, but after I did some research about it, I realized it is not for me. I have also thought about journalism and specializing in fashion, but don’t know if it’s something I want for my life.

I would love to do medicine, perhaps pediatrics or oncology. They are very beautiful professions. Should I pursue

It appears that yours are no different. The careers you are contemplating now can make a huge difference in the lives of others, and reward you well if you work hard and are successful. If you would love the practice of medicine and have the aptitude for it, that’s the way I think you should go.

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

the career I always wanted as a child, or a career that I think is beautiful and will give me a good life? Help!

– Julia from Brazil Dear Julia, The dreams people have as children usually change as they mature.

Dear Abby, I am terrified of driving on the interstate. It is keeping me from going places I want to go and doing things I want to do.

I don’t know anyone else with this phobia. Is there any help for someone like me?

– Ready to Roll in Montana

Dear Ready, Of course there is. Your first step should be to contact a driving school to find out if it offers courses for people with a fear of driving on the interstate. However, if you can’t bring yourself to dip your toe in the water that way, ask your physician to put you in touch with a psychotherapist who specializes in relieving people of their phobias.

Dear Abby, I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I work in a school, so I have the summers off, but I can’t relax and enjoy myself.

Every day, I constantly think about having to go back to work when sum-

mer is over, and I dread it. I also find myself dwelling on past mistakes I have made and regrets about things I did or didn’t do. As a result, it prevents me from enjoying the present.

Do other people have this problem? Have you any advice to help me stop thinking about the past and the future and how I can enjoy the here and now?

– Can’t Relax in New Jersey Dear Can’t Relax, Nothing lasts forever, including summer vacation. However, may I point out that if you have a job you “dread” returning to, it might be time to consider finding a new one?

As to past regrets spoiling your present, a way to stop dwelling on those negative thoughts would be to say aloud to yourself: “That was then. This is now. I’m wiser now.”

Then make a conscious effort to reorient yourself to the present. I’m not saying it won’t take vigilance and practice, but hearing yourself speak the words might snap you back to where you belong.

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

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Sept. 2 Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-626-2230.

Whiteside County Genealogists meeting, 9 a.m., Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 211 Locust St., Sterling, Marilyn, 815-625-1370, ext. 20.

Yoga, 9 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, this is your meeting; 7 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., women’s, closed, back door, Reformed Church parsonage, 703 14th Ave., Fulton.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St.

Reformers Unanimous, an addiction abstinence program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815857-2682.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., closed (6), Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

Saturday, Sept. 3 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Overeaters Anonymous, 9 a.m., lower-level entrance, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, Sept. 1 Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

Burn exercise class, 8:309 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815946-3818.

Stump Jumpers, 9 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, weather permitting.

Register: 815-732-3252 or 800541-5479.

Kings in Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Post House

Illinois, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-535-3748, 24-hour hotline 844-678-7684.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old Timers; 7 p.m., open, family fun night, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Chapter 410 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, 7:30 p.m., terminal building, Whiteside County Airport, 10950 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, 815626-1249.

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

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Calendar changes?

The calendars listed on this page are in the process of being updated. If you see information that is incorrect or a group that no longer meets, contact Andrea at amills@saukvalley.com or 815-625-3600, ext.

5575. If you haven’t heard from us, confirmations that information is correct are appreciated.

Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Mexican Train, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Hand and Foot card game, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6228220.

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

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-336-2191.

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 VFW, 217 First Ave. Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:30-6:30 p.m., lower level, United Way of Whiteside County building, 502 First Ave., Sterling, 563-210-6516.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, 9 a.m., open; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-8572315.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, in the back of Lutheran Social Services of

Mexican Train dominoes, 6 p.m., Tampico Area Community Building, 106 W. Market St., 815-535-3665.

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

Friday, Sept. 2 Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

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

Kings in Corner cards, 9 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Pie on the Porch fundraiser for Friends of Lanark Public Library, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 407 E. Franklin St. Intermediate line dancing, 10 a.m., call Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 for location.

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

Beginning line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m.,

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

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

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

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

Bridge, noon, Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815946-3818.

Musical Fridays featuring Kathy Cecchetti, noon-1 p.m., Riverfront Pavilion, Dixon.

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

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

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

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

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

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Rockford Bell Credit Union, 4 E. Main St., Mount Morris.

Roast beef dinner with homemade gravy, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle-Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815590-8881.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls VFW, 217 First Ave. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave.

Academy renews deal with ABC LOS ANGELES – The ABC television network is extending its glittery Oscar run through 2028.

The Walt Disney Co. broadcast network and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that they had renewed their domestic TV rights deal for an additional 8 years, keeping the Oscar telecast firmly on ABC for another decade. The previous pact was set to expire in 2020.

ABC has been the exclusive home of the Oscars since 1976. The new arrangement carries symbolic weight as the 2028

telecast will mark the 100th anniversary of the event.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

However, the Beverly Hills-based academy was eager to lock in a new deal as its operating budget heavily depends on the TV rights income.

The academy also has been trying to move forward after 2 years of the #OscarsSoWhite protest over the lack of minorities among Academy Award nominees in top categories. In June, the board invited a diverse group of 683 people to join the academy, with the goal of rectifying past slights that has tarnished the Oscar brand.

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ART EXHIBITS At CGH Medical Center STERLING – The newest installment at the healing art gallery, “Spirit of the Heart,” is on display in the Main Clinic Atrium.

The gallery is located in the north hallway between the hospital and the main clinic at CGH Medical Center, 101 E. Miller Road.

The show features artwork from local juried artists Linnea Koch and Bruce Bley, and is on display not only for the enjoyment of visitors and staff, but to help promote art’s positive impact on patients’ healing and health.

Select pieces will be sold, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit CGH Auxiliary.

Koch works with painting, sculpting, etching, weaving and more. Her interest in photography has taken her throughout the country and to Germany and Switzerland, as well as explorations around the Sauk Valley, searching for intriguing things to photograph.

Bley was an art instructor for 35 years at Sterling High School. During retirement, he is pursuing his own passion for creating artwork. As an artist, Bley wants to “capture the beauty of what nature has to offer,” according to a news release. He is an avid photographer, and many of his drawings are inspired by his photos.

Email info@cghmc.com for information.

At Clinton Community College CLINTON, Iowa – “Arts at the Arb,” a 2-month festival of nature and art, runs through Oct. 2 at Bickelhaupt Arboretum, 340 S. 14th St. Works by artists Robyn Smith and V. Skip Willits are on display on the grounds.

Smith, an instructor at CCC, is an observational artist who will display flags and sails. Willits, a well-known sculptor, will install sculptures throughout the grounds for the festival. Artists also will collaborate on a work of art.

Workshops, lectures and free self-guided tours will be offered.

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Bluesman Dennis Stukenberg performs at The First Fridays Open Stage music show, which returns this week to Pinecrest Grove Community Center and Theater, just off McKendrie Street at 500 Evergreen Lane in Mount Morris. Flip to A10 for more information about this week’s show.

The arboretum is open daily from dawn until dusk.

For more information, call Margo Hansen, director of programs, at 563-242-4771.

At The Corner Gallery STERLING – Jan Harvey will host a painting class at 1 p.m.

Sept. 14 at the gallery, 202 Fourth Ave. The cost is $20. Call 815-5354411 for more information.

At Sauk Valley Community College DIXON – The art gallery at Sauk Valley Community College is hosting a contemporary art exhibit through Sept. 8.

A special closing reception of the free group exhibit, “La Foret Nuit,” which features work by Illinois and Iowa artists, will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 in the gallery on the second floor in the east mall.

Contributing artists include Carrie Baxter, Bradley Cahill, Al Flemm, Will Haun, and Jane Ryder.

Email suzanne.m.gorgas@ svcc.edu for more information.

At Freeport Art Museum FREEPORT – Two new exhibitions, “Cybersquatting with a Honey Pot” and “Building Layers: Modern Encaustic,” are on display at Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave. The first is an installation, print and multi-media exhibition of work by Jonathan McFadden and David Wischer from the University of Kentucky. It will run through Oct. 29.

It presents a reaction to news and social media cycles “by drawing attention to the fractured and often-sensationalized events and culture of dramatiza-

tion it has created,” according to a news release.

Cybersquatting is an internet term for the practice of registering prospective brand or company names in the hope of reselling them at a profit.

The second exhibit offers a study of modern encaustic painting through works by Chicago-area artists Maja Bosen, Carol Hamilton, Cindy Lesperance and Amy VanWinkle. It will run through Jan. 14.

Encaustic is a wax painting technique that dates back to the first century and nearly disappeared until the past century, when prominent artists such as Diego Rivera and Jasper Johns experimented with the medium, which continues to experience a resurgence.

Go to freeportartmuseum.org for more information.

Art at Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., as well as the museum’s many other exhibits, can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday or by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse. org or 815-284-2741.

Visit lovelandcommunityhouse. org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information.

The event is free to the public.

Art throughout Dixon Cindy Winterfield’s work is on display at First National Bank of Amboy, 1314 N. Galena Ave. The work of Beverly Garcia is on view at Sauk Valley Bank, 300 Walton Drive.

Graydon Cafarella’s work is on display at the offices of Ward, Murray, Pace and Johnson, 226 W. River St. The work of Bob Logsdon can be seen at Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave. At Quad City International Airport Gallery MOLINE – Cedar River Artisans will present “New Works,” a multimedia group show, during September and October at the gallery, 2200 69th Ave. The exhibition includes eight artists, and features metal and fiber sculptures, pottery, painting, printmaking, collage and other media.

Go to quadcityarts.com for more information.

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Lane Erickson of Oregon looks over some of the unique creations by Rick Cortez of LaGrange in September 2015 during the Grand Detour Arts Festival. The event returns Sept. 11 at the John Deere Historic Site.

Festival features work from locals STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

GRAND DETOUR – Artists from across the Midwest will gather for the 68th annual Grand Detour Arts Festival on Sept. 11 at the John Deere Historic Site, 8334 S. Clinton St. The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists’ work will include oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor paints, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and pottery. All will display pieces for exhibit and purchase.

Applications are still being accepted. Visit thenextpictureshow.com and click on “Calendar of Events” to download applications. The application fee is $75.

A regional art exhibit will feature work from students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Student art applications are due Friday. Visit thenextpictureshow.com and click on “Calendar of Events” to find the application. Adult and student pieces will be judged throughout the day and are eligible for cash prizes.

Food vendors will be on site, and musicians will perform.

Admission is $3 for those 12 and older, or free for those who bring a canned item for the Dixon Community Food Pantry. The cost includes admission to the historic site exhibits and blacksmith demonstrations.

The festival is presented by the festival committee in partnership with The Next Picture Show, a fine arts center in Dixon.

Call Peggy Renne at 815-652-8663 for more information.

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Pound some pavement for pooches at park Event raises funds for Granny Rose STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

DIXON – Walking isn’t so bad, especially when you’re helping homeless pooches wag their tails.

The 19th annual Steps for Strays Walk-A-Thon fundraiser for Granny Rose Animal Shelter will be Sept. 10, rain or shine, at the Pinetum in Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park Road.

Registration costs $25, and will run from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., with the walk at 9:30.

Those taking part can bring their dog and walk down the park bike path.

Vicious dogs, females in heat, and puppies younger than 6 months old will not be allowed.

Applications and pledge forms can be picked up in advance at the shelter, 613 River Lane, or at the walk.

Each participant will receive a Steps for Strays T-shirt and one raffle ticket. Participants with pledges of $50 or more will receive a goodie bag and an additional ticket. The first five walkers with pledges of $100 or more will receive a gift. A limited number of cat goodie

WHAT’S GOING ON

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Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Tristan Bushman will play from 9:30 p.m. to midnight Friday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Upcoming: Sept. 9, The Royal Hounds and 3 on the Tree At Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge STERLING – Jerry Criss & The Rock City All-Star Band will play a free show from 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 9 at the venue, 314 First Ave. At Sterling Moose Family Center STERLING – Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot Karaoke & DJ will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, The Hackmasters will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Trippin Molly with special guest Bloody Gulch will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: Sept. 10, Southern Charm

CONCERTS Friday Music, lunch at riverfront DIXON – Dixon Main Street & Riverfront will present its final free Musical Fridays performance from noon to 1 p.m. in the pavilion along the riverfront downtown.

Kathy Cecchetti will perform.

Find Dixon Main Street & Riverfront on Facebook for more information.

First Fridays in Mount Morris MOUNT MORRIS – The First Fridays Open Stage music show returns to Pinecrest Grove Community Center and Theater,

just off McKendrie Street at 500 Evergreen Lane.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the show at 6. Food and beverages can be purchased from the McKendrie Street Cafe.

Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles. Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815973-0942 for more information.

Saturday Christian concert near Chana CHANA – Wendell and Denise, a gospel music duo from Muscatine, Iowa, will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. at Shelter B at The King’s Camp, 9560 Lindenwood Road.

Wendell and Denise Wright have been married for 38 years, and lead both contemporary and traditional praise and worship services.

Find Wendell and Denise on Facebook for more information on the couple. The camp can be reached at 815-654-8277.

Sunday Summer cookouts continue MOUNT MORRIS – Sundays in the Park, a series of summer cookouts, concludes this weekend at White Pines Inn, 6712 W. Pines Road.

Food will be sold and live entertainment provided from 1 to 4 p.m. in the garden canopy next to the restaurant. Grilled burgers and brats, craft beers, bloody marys, margaritas, and wine will be available.

Visit whitepinesinn.com or call 815-946-3817 for more information.

Quiet Riot in Savanna SAVANNA – Quiet Riot is ready to rock Labor Day Weekend at Poopy’s Pub n’ Grub, 1030 Viaduct Road.

The popular ‘80s heavy metal band’s hits include “Bang Your Head” and “Cum on Feel the Noize.”

Menace will open the show at 6 p.m.

General admission is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. VIP tickets are $40.

Tickets and more information are available at poopys.com.

Sept. 10 Countdown to country CHADWICK – Rebels on the Run, a country music festival, will run from 3 p.m. to midnight at 711 Calvert Ave. Dirt Road Rockers, Billy Croft & The 5 Alarm, Brushville, and Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys will perform.

Gates open at 2.

General admission tickets are

$20. More ticket packages and camping are available for additional fees.

No video cameras or any professional cameras, or outside food and beverages are allowed in the concert area.

Go to rebelsontherunmusicfest.com for different ticket options and policies for the festival.

Sept. 16 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open-stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: Oct. 21 Sept. 23 Music, more at Post House DIXON – Fourth Fridays Open Mic will begin at 7 p.m. at the Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St. Each musician or band performs four songs, and a jam session will follow.

Instruments are acoustic, a sound system is provided, and many different styles of music are featured. Poets and shortstory writers are welcome.

A donation is required for admission to help cover utility costs.

Call 815-288-9263 for more information.

Sept. 24 Felix and Fingers returns MOUNT CARROLL – Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos will perform at 7 p.m. at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

A cash bar will open at 6:30.

Tickets are $20 at timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling 815244-2035.

Go to felixandfingers.com for more information about the duo.

Orchestra opens season STERLING – Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 63rd season at 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Auditorium in Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Samantha Keehn, professor of low brass instruments at Augustana College in Rock Island, will be a guest soloist.

She will perform a concertino

by Ferdinand David for trombone and orchestra.

During her visit, she will provide in-school clinics and workshops for music students at the high school and Challand Middle School.

Tickets, which cost $15 for adults and are free for students, are available at Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust St., Ster-

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Doggie tattoos, contests and prizes, and raffle items will be available.

The raffle items and prizes have been donated by local merchants.

Individual and corporate sponsorships for the walk are being accepted.

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CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOWS Saturday Craft show in park DIXON – The Dixon Lioness Club will have a fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Dixon Park, 515 N. Galena Ave. Commercial vendors will bring wares, and crafts and food will be sold.

The park is wheelchair accessible, and parking will be available.

For more information, visit dixonillioness.org or contact Mary Ann Guttman at maryannguttman@yahoo.com or 815-973-0374.

Sept. 10 Event features art, music PROPHETSTOWN – Arts on the Square returns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eclipse Square on state Route 78.

The free event features original arts and crafts from local artists.

Les Wilson and Steve Morris will provide live music. Niccoli’s will sell food.

A pet costume parade and contest will beging at 2 p.m.. Face painting for kids will be available.

Find Arts on the Square on Facebook for more information.

FAMILY FUN Sept. 10 Fun for veterans, families DIXON – The annual Veterans Fall Fest will run from noon to 3 p.m. at John Dixon Park, 515 N. Galena Ave. The event features free food, beverages, Bingo with prizes, and activities for adults and children.

There is no cost for veterans and their families.

Call Tracey Montgomery at 815284-5040 for more information.

Sept. 17 Put prairie in your plans FRANKLIN GROVE – Autumn on the Prairie will return – rain or shine – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Nachusa Grasslands, 2075 Lowden Road.

Offerings at the free event include 40 guided tours of prairie and savannas, bison, educational exhibits, butterfly hikes, self-guided prairie plant exploration hikes, and rides through the prairie.

Local artists’ work will be on display, as well as a children’s tent, and a live raptor display.

Oliver’s Corner Market will sell food and beverages.

Directional signs will be posted for guests.

Go to nachusagrasslands.org for more information.

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Brian “Fox” Ellis, shown here May 3 during a visit to Putnam County Primary School in Granville, will present “The River as a Time Machine” at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the second Singing Bird Chautauqua: Rolling River Adventures at Franklin Creek Grist Mill, 1893 Twist Road. The award-winning author and storyteller is one of the performers during the weekend of nature walks, storytelling, food and performances.

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FRANKLIN GROVE – The second Singing Bird Chautauqua: Rolling River Adventures, a family-friendly festival of art, music and culture, will run from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 10 and 11 in the big tent at Franklin Creek Grist Mill, 1893 Twist Road.

According to a news release, the weekend features nature walks, storytelling, food, and performances that tell “the tales of river adventures and water lore.”

Dennis Stroughmatt, a French creole and honkytonk fiddler, will present “Mussels, Moonshine and Music” at 1 p.m. Saturday. Brian Fox Ellis will present “The River as a Time Machine” at 4:30.

David Stokes will present “Water Wildlife” at 1 p.m. Sunday, and Warren Brown, portraying author Mark Twain, will

be on hand at 4:30.

Live music will be provided by Nate Gordon at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, and Barry Cloyd at 3:15 p.m.

Sunday.

Admission is $10 per day. Children 12 and younger get in free.

On Saturday, a Louisiana-themed meal of gumbo (including a vegetarian option) and catfish, will be sold for an additional charge.

Burgers, bison sausages and black-bean burgers will be sold Sunday.

Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks will also be sold.

All proceeds benefit the current and future projects of Franklin Grove Creek & Preservation Corp., a nonprofit organization.

Go to franklincreekgristmill.com, find the mill or event on Facebook, or call Alyssa at 815-456-2718 for more information or advance tickets.

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Aztec dancers perform in September 2015 during the annual Fiesta Day Parade. The Twin Cities’ celebration of the area’s rich Hispanic heritage will begin when the parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sept.

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Sept. 23-34 Fly Iowa in area CLINTON, Iowa – This year’s Fly Iowa, an annual event held in collaboration with Iowa airports, will be hosted by Clinton Municipal Airport, 2000 S. 60th St. The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a steak fry from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the airport.

Tickets are $30 each for members or two for $55. For nonmembers, tickets are $35 or two for $60.

Go to clintonia.com to register.

A fly-in breakfast will be hosted by the Clinton River King and Queen Athletic Boosters, from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.

Tickets are available through the chamber, airport or booster club.

The free air show will begin at noon.

Also on Saturday, an 11 a.m. presentation, “Clinton County, Space County USA,” will highlight George “Pinky” Nelson, the late Dale Gardener, David Hilmers, and others who have contributed to the “Space County USA” designation. Exhibits will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vendors will sell food and drinks.

The rain date will be Sept. 25.

FESTIVALS AND FAIRS Sept. 10 Feel like a fiesta?

STERLING – A renowned dance troupe will be part of the festivities at the 64th annual Sterling-Rock Falls Fiesta Parade.

The Twin Cities’ rich Hispanic heritage will begin when the parade steps off at 1 p.m. Organizers try to schedule the parade close to Sept. 16, the day Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain.

Entrants will line up on 10th Street, near the McDonald’s in Rock Falls.

The parade will head north on First Avenue, cross the bridge into Sterling, and continue north on Locust Street to Fourth Street, and stop at Grandon Civic Center. Parade entry winners will be announced when the parade ends.

Then the entertainment begins.

The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago will perform at no cost to residents, thanks to contributions from sponsors. The dance team, known for its colorful costumes, has performed for heads of state, World Cup soccer, the Pan American Games, and the Latin Grammys.

An ice cream social and vendor fair are other post-parade highlights. Money from the ice cream social will benefit a particular local cultural endeavor.

As usual, bands from Challand Middle School, Sterling, Newman, and Rock Falls high schools, and alumni bands are expected to participate in the parade.

Contact the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce at chamber@essex1.com or 815625-2400 for more information.

Today is the last day to register a float for the parade. Go to saukvalleyareachamber.com for a parade registration form.

Sept. 24 Love fall? Meet in Fulton FULTON – Celebrate fall with “A Harvest of Memories” at Fulton

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com Fall Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown.

The event features a car show, live bands and seasonal food such as caramel corn, caramel apples, grilled chops, chicken, burgers, brats and more.

For the kids, there will be gunny sack races, pumpkin painting, make-and-take crafts, inflatable rides and more games.

There will be a craft show at Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St. A soap box derby will have three age divisions: 6-11, 12-17, and 18 and older. Helmets are required for all drivers; none will be supplied. Registration is $10 if paid by Sept. 18, or $15 the day of the derby.

Color runs and walks of 4 and 7 miles will begin at 10 a.m.

Participants can register at getmeregistered.com.

Craft and food vendor spaces are available for $25 a tent, with setup beginning at 8 a.m.

Go to cityoffulton.us or call Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 815-589-4545 for more information for or forms for food, craft and entertainment vendors.

Oct. 1-2 Almost Autumn in Oregon OREGON – “Celebrating the Heartland” is the theme of the 46th annual Autumn on Parade in Oregon.

The event features more than 150 craft booths surrounding the Ogle County Courthouse, 105 S. Fifth St. Booths will feature handmade, homemade and homegrown items for sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1, starting an hour later Sunday, Oct. 2.

Also Saturday, an auto and tractor show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park East on River Road, and a book sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oregon Public Library, 300 Jefferson St. Doughnut-eating contests will run throughout the day Saturday, with $5 entry fees and cash prizes. The contests are separated into age groups.

There will be live entertainment both days on the grounds and a fun zone for kids in the North Fifth Street lot.

The 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m.

Sunday at Park West.

The Harvest Time Parade, which will include the Jesse White Tumblers and South Shore Drill Team, will begin at 1 p.m.

Sunday.

The Olde English Faire, featuring castle tours and entertainment,

will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Stronghold Center, 1922 state Route 2.

The food court will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Go to autumnonparade.org to register for individual events, a complete schedule or for more information.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Friday and Saturday Pie days benefit library LANARK – Friends of the Lanark Public Library will have its Pie on the Porch fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Picket Fence, 403 E. Franklin St. Participants can dine on a Victorian porch, walk through gardens around the home, and look at decorative items and gifts in the store.

Contact Denise Krysiak at dek645@gmail.com for more information.

Saturday Event supports veterans DIXON – The third annual Blues, Brews, BBQs and Bags for the Brave will run from noon to 11 p.m. in the 100 block of First Street.

An Honor Flight ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Following the ceremony, the Dixon Police Association will host the Bags for the Brave bags tournament and a 50-50 raffle.

Proceeds benefit the Lee County Honor Flight for veterans.

Participants can register a team at noon the day of the event.

Teams of two cost $30.

Prizes will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners.

Admission is $5, and free for veterans and children 12 and younger.

That Place on Palmyra will sell food and drink, including bourbon flights, rum buckets, beer, pulled pork, brisket, ribs and more.

Entertainment will include Class Act II, playing patriotic tunes with a big-band sound; Blues on First, a unique radio show hosted by “Jake and Elwood,” with special guest appearances from local blues artists; The Dave Chastain Band; and Rose Hill Revival, an Allman Brothers tribute band.

The event is sponsored by Bonnell Industries and That Place on Palmyra.

Call Aaron Simonton at 815288-0209 or Dixon Main Street at 815-288-2308 or email riverfrontdixon@gmail.com for more information.

Sept. 10 Races return in Twin Cities The annual Bridge the Community 10K and 5K run fundraiser for riverfront beautification projects is right around the corner.

A bridge dash for children will start at 8:30 a.m., with the 5K and 10K starting at 9, all beginning in the River Bike and Walk District on East Second Street in Rock Falls.

The adult course continues across the First Avenue Bridge, through downtown Sterling to the Dillon Home Museum, and back across the Rock River using the pedestrian bridge at Martin’s Landing. The route then goes along the Hennepin Canal to Centennial Park, and back to the race’s starting place.

Banners from the studentteacher art exhibit at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling will be unveiled before the races, near the intersection of East Second Street and Avenue A in Rock Falls. The banners will be hung along the bridge next week and will remain on display for a year.

The cost to run is $30 for the 10K, $20 for the 5K, and free for the dash. Visit bridgethecommunity.com to register, or to print a registration form. Registration forms can also be picked up at Sterling Main Street, 318 First Ave.; Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce, 211 Locust St., Sterling; and Jack Spencer State Farm, 313 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Volunteers are needed to help with race-day activities. To sign up, visit the website, look up Bridge the Community on Facebook, or call Janna Groharing, executive director of Sterling Main Street, at 815-626-8610.

Sept. 16 Craft, vendor show returns STERLING – CGH Health Foundation’s vendor and craft show will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

In addition to selling items to the public, each vendor donates a gift basket valued at $25 or more to be auctioned.

Proceeds benefit the foundation.

The bake sale previously held with the event has been moved to Oct. 7 in Ryberg Auditorium.

Call Nicole Bollman at 815625-0400, ext. 4422, or Kim Hammer at 815-625-0400, ext.

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Teams wanted for event DIXON – The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at Lowell Park on Lowell Park Road.

A ceremony will begin at 8:45, followed by the walk at 9.

More than 250 people are expected to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s.

Participants will complete a 2-mile walk and learn about the disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services for Alzheimer’s Association.

Go to alz.org/walk or call 309681-1100 to start or join a team.

Meet responders, teachers ROCK FALLS – Kids and parents can meet firefighters, teachers, bus drivers and members of Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department at the “Refresh Our Community!” event from noon to 5 p.m. at A.V. Sieglinger Park, 2171 Ninth Ave. The event aims to “refresh our community with lots of fun and laughs,” according to a news release.

There will be food tents, a dunk tank, bags and dodgeball tournaments, tug of war, water fights, face painting, and more.

A meal of a hot dog, chips and a drink will be $2.

Three throws for the dunk tank will be $1. Tug of war sign-up is $3.

Teams of two are $4 for bags, and teams of seven are $14 for the dodgeball tournament.

All proceeds go to charity.

Search for “Refresh Our Community!” on Facebook for more information.

Race for United Way DIXON – The United Way of Lee County will kick off its fundraising season with the Run for the Way 5K at 8 a.m. at Timber Creek Golf Club, 729 Timber Creek Road.

Community supporters will take on a course consisting of both residential streets and golf course terrain to raise funds for United Way’s 25 local nonprofit partner agencies.

Advance registration is $25 for adults or $15 for ages 18 and under. Fees increase by $5 on race day.

Those who register by Sept. 14 will get a T-shirt.

Packet pickup and registration are available from noon to 5 p.m.

Sept. 23 at Midland States Bank, 101 W. First St. Race-day registration opens at 6:30 a.m.

Go to signmeup.com/site/ online-event-registration/114364 to register.

Go to unitedwayofleecounty. org to donate or more information.

Walk to help families DAVENPORT, Iowa – NAMIWalk Greater Mississippi Valley, a 5K walk which helps offer free programs for families living with a serious mental health condition, begins at 9:30 a.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St. Registration, children’s activities, music and warm-up presentations will begin at 8.

Dogs are welcome.

Go to namiwalks.org/greatermississippivalley to register or for more information.

Toy run in Sterling STERLING – A toy run and hog roast by Green River Riders will benefit Toys for Tots.

All vehicles can take part in the run, with sign-up from 11 a.m. to noon at Sterling Motors Inc., 1807 Locust St. Participants will leave at noon, with the run ending about 4 p.m. at Long Shot Sports Bar and Grill, 3312 W. Rock Falls Road, Rock Falls.

The cost for the run is $5 and a donation of a toy. The first 100 people to sign up will receive an event T-shirt.

The hog roast will begin at Long Shot at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, or a toy valued at $10. Toy run participants do not need to pay again to be admitted to the hog roast.

Live bands will perform from 2 to 11 p.m., including Problem Child, New Shoes and Slick Trigger. A live auction and a silent auction will take place. Long Shot will sell food.

A 50-50 drawing will take place at the roast, with tickets for $1 each or $5 for six.

For more information, contact Terol McCarty at 815-441-3655.

Sept. 17-18 Brush up on your art skills MORRISON – “Art Matters” is the theme for this year’s Paint the Town at noon.

During Saturday’s festivities, participants will receive supplies to paint a 5-by-5 foot square on a Morrison street. Entertainment is provided and continues into the evening.

Sponsorships are being accepted. Visit paintthetownmorrison.com for more information.

Participants should register by 4 p.m. Sept. 15. Registration is $13 per square at City Hall, 200 W. Main St., or by mail to CAPA, P.O. Box 45, Morrison, IL 61270.

The cost is $14.71 per square to sign up online at paintthetownmorrison.com.

Registration the day of the event is $18 per square, and will start at noon. Forms are available at the website.

The Harvest Hammer 5K, duathlon and color fun run are also Saturday. Go to harvesthammer.org to register or for more information.

For the first time, the events will be capped by a Sunday breakfast and entertainment. The Morrison High School wrestling team will cook from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will be joined by other food vendors and musical entertainment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Craft, vendor or artist booths, which are 12-by-12 feet, are available for $15. Electricity is not available, and any vehicle will have to be unloaded at the space and moved to a designated parking area. The deadline to register is Sept. 9.

Email Denise Batterton at batt21@frontier.com to register.

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Try your hand at various board games each week from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. The free event is for families, but organizers want participants to be aware that the lobby bar will be open during the event.

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WHAT’S GOING ON GARAGE AND ANTIQUE SALES Sept. 23-25 Garage sales return The annual Rock Falls and Sterling fall garage sales are right around the corner in Rock Falls and Sterling, and it’s not too early to start saving some change.

More than 100 garage sales are expected.

The cost to register a sale is $10, which includes two garage sale signs, tips, and a place on the maps that will be distributed online and in print. Advertising space on the back of the maps is available for an additional $10; the deadline is Sept. 12. Registration will be accepted with a $5 late fee through Sept. 18.

Forms are at rockfallschamber. com or can be picked up at the chamber office, 601 W. 10th St., or Rock Falls Public Library, 1007 Seventh Ave. Times and dates of sales may vary Business owners can register a sale and advertise sidewalk sales and other promotions.

The maps will be available to shoppers no earlier than noon Sept. 22 at Schreiner’s Mobil, 1308 First Ave., and Shell, 220 First Ave., both in Rock Falls; and Shell at 1801 Locust St. and 2412 E. Lincolnway, both in Sterling; and at the chamber’s website.

For more information, visit the chamber website or call 815625-4500.

HISTORY LOVERS Sept. 11 Monument topic of meeting STERLING – Noah Neiber will present “The Illinois Andersonville Monument” at the SterlingRock Falls Historical Society’s next meeting at 2 p.m. in the

Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre.

According to a news release: During the Civil War in 1864, Andersonville Camp was a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp near Americus, Georgia. The camp became known as one of the harshest camps in the Civil War. Many Union soldiers died of malnutrition and heat stroke at that camp, including 889 from Illinois. A monument was dedicated in Dec. 20, 1912. The base is inscribed with parts of Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address on one side and his Gettysburg Address on the other.

Neiber has an associate degree from Rock Valley College and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history and classics at Rockford University. He hopes to be a professor of history.

While volunteering at Midway Village Museum in Rockford, he found documents on the Illinois monument at Andersonville and wanted to learn more.

The free program is open to the public; refreshments will be served.

Sept. 17 Fellow to offer talk SAVANNA – Peace Corps fellow Max Miller will present “A ‘Buckeye’ in Cameroon” at 2 p.m. at Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main St. Miller was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, and graduated in 2010 from Ohio State University. He served in the Peace Corps from 2011 to 2013 in Cameroon, Africa. Posted in Edea, and learned about the culture and history of the African country.

He is part of the Peace Corps Fellows program and pursuing a master’s degree in recreation, parks and tourism administration.

Admission is $8.

Find Savanna Museum and Cultural Center on Facebook for more information.

KARAOKE Saturday Party with the James Gang OREGON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight at Roadhouse, 807 7th St. ​Email jamesgang1996@gmail. com for more information.

Upcoming: 8 p.m.-midnight Sept. 9 at Freeport Moose, 601 E. South St.; 8 p.m.-midnight Sept. 10 at Chana Tap, 804 Center Ave.; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sept. 17 at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s, 812 Main St., Ashton; 8 p.m.midnight Sept. 24 at Slurp & Burp, 4319 S. Loran Road, Pearl City

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“Promising,” by W. Kevin Nelson, is one of the pieces that will be at the 12th annual Farms and Barns exhibition at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., Dixon.

Find Farms and Barns in September at gallery

THEATER Sept. 9-18 Catch ‘Cline’ tribute MOUNT CARROLL – A special musical production, “Always ... Patsy Cline,” will soon be on stage at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

According to a news release, the production is more than just a tribute to the legendary country singer who died at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.

“The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriend the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continues a correspondence with Cline until her death.”

Shows are set for 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 9, 10, 16 and 17, and 2 p.m. Sept. 10, 11, 17 and 18.

Tickets, from $17 to $25, are sold at timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling 815-244-2035.

ment, livestock, and creeks and streams.

The exhibit will be on display Saturday through Sept. 30.

The reception will include an alcohol ink demonstration by local artist Barbara Lundeen with music by Al and Jeannie Brown.

Local award-winning artist Jon Wildman will serve as judge of the exhibit, which features 90 original works from artists in the Sauk Valley

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DIXON – The 12th annual Farms and Barns exhibition will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 10 at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. The exhibit, sponsored by 1st Farm Credit, explores the area’s rich farm culture by using various types of artwork to highlight many old buildings, wide-open pastures, farm equip-

as well as Ottawa, Sycamore, Frankfort, McHenry, St. Charles, Belvidere and Chicago.

Oil, plein air, watercolor, acrylic and photography are represented.

The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016 Numbers game The new retractable roof closed on Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time Wednesday at the U.S. Open, taking 6 minutes to close off the arena. It’s the first match on that court to be played indoors.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS | WEEK 2 STERLING AT PEKIN

ROCK FALLS AT MENDOTA

DIXON AT OREGON

Payday for the Rockets

‘Dragon’ to slay Dragons Goss to start both ways vs. Pekin

RF seeks 1st 2-0 start since 2003

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Max Goss walked into seventh-grade basketball tryouts at Challand Middle School with a particular scene from the movie “Step Brothers” in mind.

There, he met his coach, and he asked Goss his name. Like the John C. Reilly character, Dale Doback, Goss put an interesting twist to the otherwise simple exchange.

“My name’s Max,” Goss said. “But you got to call me Max Dragon.”

Goss The interestSterling senior ing twist this week is that “Dragon” will try to be a dragon slayer when Sterling travels to Pekin to face the Dragons on Friday night.

Goss, a 6-foot, 225-pound lineman for the Golden Warriors, has several nicknames, but “Dragon” is one that has stuck throughout the years. In fact, whenever his former coach at Challand, D.J. Olalde, sees Goss, it’s “Dragon” before “Max.” DRAGON continued on B44

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Dixon’s Arthur Cox fights for yardage while Oregon’s Caleb Mennen tries to drag him down during last year’s game at Landers-Loomis Field. The Dukes’ passing game and the Hawks’ running game will clash once again in Oregon on Friday night.

Clash of styles Hawks will run ball, Dukes will pass it

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In a Week 1 win over Monmouth-Roseville, Oregon rushed for 423 yards, with Caleb Mennen gaining 128 of them and scoring three touchdowns.

In a Week 1 win over Mendota, Dixon threw for 320 yards, with quarterback Noah Wilcox completing 18 of 27 passing attempts.

In Week 2, the ground game of the Hawks and the Dukes’ aerial attack collide at LandersLoomis Field.

Dixon’s passing game saw Wilcox throw five touchdown passes last week to five different receivers.

looking for one primary receiver to emerge.

“We’re not going to change,” Smith said. “Week in and week out, we’re going to be the same team that you saw last week.

We’re going to attempt to do “It forces you to play them those things. We’re not about honest,” Oregon coach John one guy, we’re about team.”

Bothe said. “If they just had one For Bothe, the key to limitor two receivers, you can kind ing that attack is to make sure of gang up on one side. With the Dukes can’t break off long last week’s production and the gains after the catch. quarterback getting the ball out Smith said the unheralded to people, you can’t do that.” passing attack showing up at Dixon coach Dave Smith Landers-Loomis Field will be hopes to keep that up, spreadOregon’s. Caid Chenoweth ing the ball around to a group attempted just three passes in that saw Arthur Cox, Kaylon Week 1, but his lone compleWestmoreland, Jared Harrison, tion was a 39-yard touchdown Elijah McGlown, and Kandras pass to Will Rice.

Martin all reeling in touchdown passes last week, instead of CLASH continued on B34 When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Landers-Loomis Field Radio: 1460 AM, 95.7 FM Twitter: @Eric_Ingles

Rock Falls football finally got paid.

It didn’t get paid with, ‘Well, we played hard for four quarters,” or “we’re only one or two plays away.”

The Rockets got paid with a 20-13, season-opening victory at Rockford Christian last Friday night. It snapped a 25-game losing streak, while the Royal Lions’ skid was extended to 29 games.

Logan “It felt amazWickens Rock Falls ing,” junior junior right tackle Logan Wickens said. “The locker room was just so energetic. I think we could have played another game with that energy we had.”

Rock Falls coach Rich Montgomery described himself as a “tad emotional” after the game. He was the coach when the Rockets experienced a similar run of futility more than 2 decades ago.

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NEWMAN AT FULTON

Same old song for rivals No surprises between TRAC foes Comets, Steamers down on its first possession.

A positive on the scoreboard, but some things were off.

“We were by no means a very Fulton football coach Patrick clean team the other night,” Lower is in his 17th season as Lower said. “We still had a either an assistant or the head missed assignment here, or team coached by Mike Papoccoach for the Steamers, and he cia is a team that’s very fundadidn’t carry out a fake there, has had to prepare for Newman mentally sound, one that does so there’s always those sorts of at least once in every season. the little things well, and is very things to improve on.”

This one is no different, as tough.”

Fulton’s pass defense was the Comets travel to Fulton on That’s why Lower and his staff great against Hall. The Red Friday for a Week 2 matchup. spent a large chunk of time Devils like to throw the football, Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com Having faced the Comets so breaking down positive plays and the Steamers were ready, Newman’s Nate Olson protects the ball as he runs against Fulton often, not much is going to sur- from their own win against returning two interceptions for during their Week 2 game last year at Roscoe Eades Stadium. prise Fulton.

Hall last week. touchdowns.

The Comets and Steamers play the latest installment of their “We know what to expect Fulton (1-0) put together a from them,” Lower said. “Any SAME continued on B34 longstanding rivalry Friday night in Fulton. quick drive and scored a touchBY PATRICK MASON pmason@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5550 @pm222

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Youth fishing derby set for Morrison The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office will host a youth fishing derby from 9-11 a.m. Sept. 10 at Rockwood State Park in Morrison.

The contest is open to anglers aged 15 and under.

Prizes will go to largest fish in each category.

MLB

Shoeless Joe’s bat going to auction Nearly 500 baseball artifacts, including a “Shoeless” Joe Jackson game bat and material from the Negro Leagues, will be auctioned off by Christie’s this fall in New York.

The items come from the National Pastime Museum, an online museum based on a private collection of baseball artifacts, photographs and memorabilia.

Shoeless Joe’s “Black Betsy” bat is one of only two known to survive from his career, and the only one with his full signature in script stamped into the barrel, according to Christie’s. It has the scars of game use, including ball and cleat marks and a handle crack. Christie’s experts think it might sell for $500,000 to $700,000.

Dodgers not trading Yasiel Puig A day after Yasiel Puig was claimed on waivers, it not looks like a trade will not be made.

Jon Heyman reports that the allotted time for the claiming team – which is not being released – to negotiate a trade had expired, so the Dodgers pulled him back.

NFL

Players cleared in PEDs investigation NFL stars James Harrison, Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers can start the regular season without having the specter of a league investigation over whether they used performance-enhancing drugs hanging over their heads.

The NFL cleared all three players on Wednesday, saying there was “no credible evidence” the players were guilty of any of the claims made in a documentary by Al-Jazeera America in January.

Bears’ CB Williams fails physical The Chicago Bears remain on the lookout for help at the cornerback position after K’Waun Williams, who they claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, failed his physical.

He will not be added to the team’s 75-man roster.

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No. 17 Iowa relying on young receivers in 2016

• Sauk Valley at Carl Sandburg Classic, Galesburg

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BY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz will typically play veterans he trusts over youngsters who might have more potential.

Ferentz won’t have a choice but to lean on at least a few untested kids at wide receiver in 2016.

The 17th-ranked Hawkeyes will be led by one of the Big Ten’s best in senior Matt VandeBerg, who caught 65 passes a year ago. After him, experience is slight.

Three of the six players listed on the depth chart for Iowa’s season opener against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday have never played a game for the Hawkeyes (12-2 in 2015). A fourth, Jerminic Smith, had just six receptions as a freshman in 2015.

A fifth, senior Riley McCarron, has just 93 career yards receiving.

“I think we’ve made good strides,” Ferentz said. “How ready we are?

We’ll find out on Saturday. But we’re making good progress there.”

The lone newcomer to earn a starting nod for the opener was Jay Scheel, a sophomore from Mount Auburn, Iowa, that Hawkeyes fans have been excited to see for years.

Scheel was a touted recruit who made the switch from quarterback to receiver when he got to Iowa. A redshirt year was followed in 2015 by a year spent sitting behind departed seniors Tevaun Smith (32 catches for 563 yards in 2015) and Jacob Hillyer (16 catches in 2015).

But Scheel earned the starting nod at split end over Jerminic Smith, who gained more than 100 yards in less than a half subbing for the injured Tevaun Smith in a win over Illinois last year, despite missing some time in August

4:30 p.m.

• Amboy at Rockridge Invite

Boys golf 4 p.m.

• Kaneland at Sterling • Byron at Dixon • Genoa-Kingston, Winnebago at Rock Falls • Hall, Prophetstown at Bureau Valley • Morrison, Rockridge at Princeton • Pearl City at Amboy • Galena at Eastland • Forreston at Polo

Girls golf 4 p.m.

• Sterling at Lena-Winslow • Genoa-Kingston, Winnebago at Rock Falls • Prophetstown at West Carroll • Galena at Eastland

Boys soccer 4:30 p.m.

• Oregon at Winnebago 6 p.m.

• Dixon at North Boone

Girls tennis 4:30 p.m.

• Sterling at Mendota • Dixon at Ottawa

Volleyball 6 p.m.

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Matt VandeBerg will lead a young receiving corps for the 17th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes this season. A senior, VandeBerg caught 65 passes in 2015.

Miami (Ohio) at Iowa When: 2:30 Saturday Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City TV: ESPNU Line: Iowa by 27 with a hamstring injury.

“He’s shown a lot of improvement,” senior quarterback C.J. Beathard said. “He and Jerminic are going to have to step up, and they were improving as camp went on. I’m excited to see them out there.”

McCarron is also listed as a starter, and Ferentz praised the strides he has made. But it might not be long before true freshman Devonte

Young overtakes him on the depth chart.

Iowa was the first school to offer Young a scholarship back when he was a sophomore at North Point High in Maryland, where he went on to earn league player of the year honors in 2015.

“He’s a pretty mature young guy,” Ferentz said. “He’s picked up the offense pretty well. He’s done some things that have really impressed us.”

But even if Scheel, Young and sophomore Ronald Nash – a rare junior college transfer listed as VandeBerg’s backup – prove to be Big Ten ready, it’s

tough to imagine anyone but VandeBerg leading Iowa in catches in 2016. He is a classic Iowa success story under Ferentz, an overlooked recruit from South Dakota whose 65 receptions were thirdbest in program history.

“We’ve had good chemistry for a couple of years now, and I think a big part of our offense’s success will be how he and I relate to each other,” Beathard said.

The Hawkeyes’ young wideouts have already earned the approval of star cornerback Desmond Kind, who spent the past month playing against them during fall camp.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | BIG TEN

New faces in old places Five Big Ten teams breaking in new quarterbacks

BY ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer

There’ll be a lot of new voices calling the signals in the Big Ten East.

Michigan State, Michigan, Penn State and Indiana are getting set to break in new starting quarterbacks, all of whom will be replacing NFL draft picks. Wisconsin is the only West team with a first-year starting quarterback.

Michigan State The defending Big Ten champion Spartans are going with fifth-year senior Tyler O’Connor, who succeeds the program’s all-time wins leader in Connor Cook.

O’Connor, who started in a win at Ohio State in the absence of an injured Cook, won the job over junior Damion Terry. O’Connor has appeared in 14 games, completing 34 of 54 passes for 374 yards and four touchdowns, with two interceptions.

Michigan Wilton Speight or John O’Korn? Wolverines

1:30 p.m.

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Bart Houston won the Wisconsin quarterback job and will start in the season opener Saturday against LSU. Houston is named after Packers great and Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr. coach Jim Harbaugh has kept the choice secret to people outside the team.

Everyone will know Saturday when No. 7 Michigan hosts Hawaii.

Speight, a 6-6, 243pound junior, is best known for taking over for an injured Jake Rudock at Minnesota last year and leading the game-winning touchdown drive. O’Korn, a 6-4, 215-pound senior, was a record-setter at Houston before trans-

ferring and sitting out last season.

Penn State Trace McSorley beat out redshirt freshman Tommy Stevens mostly because of his experience as Christian Hackenberg’s top backup.

Don’t expect the Nittany Lions’ offense to look the same.

First-year offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead has installed a spread system, and the mobile McSorley looks

the part.

Indiana Junior-college transfer Richard Lagow emerged as the starter early in preseason practice, and will be surrounded by one of the most experienced supporting casts in the Big Ten. Coach Kevin Wilson said the 6-6, 237-pound Lagow moves better than his predecessor, the prolific Nate Sudfeld, and has an arm that could be just as good.

Wisconsin Bart Houston was one of the nation’s top-rated quarterbacks coming out of high school, and he’ll finally make his first start as a 23-yearold, fifth-year senior.

The 6-4, 235-pound Houston appeared in 15 games as Joel Stave’s backup the last 3 years.

He played in seven games last season, taking over in the Illinois game after Stave sustained a head injury. He was 22 for 33 for 232 yards, with two TDs and two INTs against the Illini.

• Princeton at Dixon • Rock Falls at Geneseo • Newman at United Township 6:30 p.m.

• AFC at Hinckley-Big Rock 6:45 p.m.

• Oregon at Dakota 7 p.m.

• Sterling at Rock Island • Erie at Orion • Fulton at Bureau Valley • Morrison at Prophetstown • Polo at East Dubuque • West Carroll at Scales Mound

On the tube TV listings

Today College football 6 p.m.

• Charlotte at Louisville, FSN 6:30 p.m.

• Indiana at FIU, ESPNU • Appalachian St. at Tennessee, SEC 7 p.m.

• Oregon St. at Minnesota, BTN • Rice at W. Kentucky, CBSSN • South Carolina at Vanderbilt, ESPN Golf 4:30 & 8:30 a.m.

• European PGA Tour, Omega European Masters, first round, GOLF 2 p.m.

• LPGA Tour, Manulife Classic, first round, GOLF MLB 7 p.m.

• White Sox at Twins, CSN NFL 6 p.m.

• Preseason, Patriots at Giants, NFL 7 p.m.

• Bears at Browns, WIFR2 & KLJB-7 9 p.m.

• Preseason, Seahawks at Raiders, NFL Tennis Noon

• U.S. Open, second round, ESPN 5 p.m.

• U.S. Open, second round, ESPN2 WNBA 7 p.m.

• Liberty at Fever, NBA

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Rude leads Comet golfers Mendoza shoots 38 for Thunder; Rangel paces Prophets

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Jacob Rude fired an even-par 36 to lead the Newman boys golf team to a 165-178 victory against Fulton in a dual meet Wednesday at Fulton Country Club.

Cody Britt (39), Cael Sanders (43) and KC Knack (47) rounded out the Comets’ scoring.

Jason Sikkema led the Steamers with a 37.

West Carroll 172, Pecatonica 210:

Anthony Mendoza carded a 2-overpar 38 to lead the Thunder past the Indians at Westlake Village.

Aaron Haring and Matt Haring finished with 44s for the Thunder, and Ethan Reiland added a 46.

Oregon 173, Rochelle 208, North Boone 217: Matt Myers was the

medalist with a 5-over-par 41 as the Hawks handled the Hubs and Vikings at Fairways Colf Course in Rochelle.

Also for Oregon, Adam Merrill had 43, and Tyler Black shot a 44.

Polo 170, Stockton 192, East Dubuque 204: Mack Llanas earned

Wednesday’s stars Jacob Rude, Newman golf, even-par 36 Madison Newton, Erie golf, 7-over-par 42 Lexi Rangel, Prophetstown volleyball, 12 assists, 3 kills, 3 aces medalist honors with a 4-over-par 40 as the Marcos won a triangular at Blackhawk Run in Stockton.

Christopher Rademacher and Trevin Woodin each had 43s for Polo, and Lane Hopkins added 44.

Aquin 178, Amboy 206: Caleb Sarff was the medalist with a 3-over-par 39 as the Clippers fell to the Bulldogs at Park Hills West in Freeport.

Girls golf Belvidere 178, Rock Falls 218:

Kylee Ricketts led the Rockets with a 51 in a loss to the Bucs at Rock River Golf and Pool.

The medalist was Belvidere’s Morgan McDulty with a 7-overpar 40.

Erie 185, St. Bede 225, Orion 254: Madison Newton earned

medalist honors with a 7-over-par 42 as the Cardinals won a triangular at Spring Creek golf course in Spring Valley.

Riley Redell (44), Sera Bebon (48) and Lexus Georgean (51) rounded out the Erie scoring.

Volleyball Prophetstown def. Annawan 25-22, 25-17: Lexi Rangel had 12

assists, three kills and three aces as the Prophets handled the visiting Bravettes in two sets.

Also for Prophetstown (4-4), Courtney Pierceson had eight kills, Hannah McKinney had four aces and three assists, and Dena Johnson added six digs and three kills.

Boys soccer East Moline Christian 3, Faith Christian 1: Javan Callison scored

on a penalty kick for the Falcons’ lone goal on Tuesday at home against East Moline Christian.

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Dixon’s Benny Mayes secures a leaping catch in the end zone during the 2015 game at Oregon. Dixon and its passing attack will again face Oregon and its ground game Friday at Landers-Loomis Field.

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Newman’s John Wilson recovers a fumble on the 2-yard line to set up a touchdown during the 2015 game against Fulton. Newman will hope to keep the Steamers’ skill position players in check on Friday.

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t The Comets, however, don’t throw the ball as often as Hall. Newman said it planned to throw the ball more this season to take advantage of its pass-catching athletes, but stuck to its usual ground-and-pound in a blowout win over Rockridge. Newman threw the ball just eight times, completing one pass.

“Hall throws the ball more than Newman, but football is football,” Lower said. “Everyone runs the same plays. One team will look a little different, but a lot of it’s the same. So each week, especially when you’re

playing Newman, you have to understand your job and not try to do too much.”

Running back Cade Gorzny emerged as a threat out of the backfield in his first varsity start, and will be someone the Steamers will focus on. The junior ran for 165 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, and broke off four plays of more than 25 yards. Chase Graham got a couple red zone touches and ran for two scores.

Gorzny credited his success to the Comets’ running scheme.

The blocking was stout, especially on his 26-yard touchdown run, when he went into

the end zone virtually untouched.

“The line opened some good-sized holes for me,” Gorzny said. “I just had to get to them quickly, and do what I could.

It helped because we felt [Rockridge] was getting tired, and we were able to push through and stay strong.”

Gorzny added that not all opponents would tire out, and the Comets expect the Steamers to play all 48 minutes.

For Newman (1-0), the toughest task appears to be containing the Steamers’ skill-position players. Ty Paulline and Michael Pidde are tough to get ahold of in open space, and players like Cole McClary and Tyler

Sweenie are powerful.

All of them have the advantage of running behind a big line that has no player lighter than 220 pounds. When watching film on Tuesday, lineman Zach Brauman noticed the size difference.

“I saw that they were big,” Brauman said.

“They have some big guys, so that’s going to be a tough challenge to meet since we aren’t as big, but we can be more fast-paced and hopefully that means we can get off the ball quicker.”

“It’s one of those weeks where you have to bring your A-plus game,” Lower said. “And if you do that, you’ll have a chance at winning.”

“They don’t throw a lot, but when they do, they’re very effective,” Smith said. “Defensively, we have to know our responsibilities to play well.”

The Hawks took control last week through the running game, with senior fullback Mennen scoring from 5, 70, and 22 yards in the first half to help Oregon build a 35-6 halftime lead.

“We’d like to attempt to establish the same things, but it looks like we’re going against a lot better defense,” Bothe said.

“Dixon’s got the ability, and they’re organized to take some things away.”

Dixon senior defensive lineman Collin Newman said he expects the Hawks to show them “a lot of running, a lot of up the middle, trying to punch the ball down our throats.”

Mennen was able to do his damage in nine

total carries, with Devin DeHaan rushing seven times for 82 yards, and Jacob Cullen rushing 11 times for 55 yards.

Leading the way was Oregon’s offensive line, which Bothe said is a veteran group, which allows the Hawks to mix in straight-ahead rushing with a handful of trap plays.

“I don’t think he gets enough credit, but his offensive line is outstanding this year,” Smith said.

“Obviously his three backs and quarterback are good, too.”

Bothe knows that instead of MonmouthRoseville, this week his offense will have to contend with the much more aggressive defense of the Dukes.

“Watching film from last week, they play their positions very well,” Bothe said. “They’ve got a nice mix of athletic ability and defensive size.

Not only good, physical kids, but they’re playing aggressively.”

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Sterling at Pekin

Dixon at Oregon

When: 7:15 Friday Where: 1903 Court St., Pekin Radio: 94.3 FM AP rank: Sterling No. 5 5A Last week: Sterling 38, Sycamore 6; Pekin 27, Oak Forest 12 Last meeting: First meeting Series streak: NA Fast facts: Warriors had 3 players run for more than 70 yards last week, & outgained Sycamore 396-49 on the ground. ...

Pekin has qualified for 7A playoffs 4 of last 5 years. ... Pekin’s enrollment (2,006) is nearly twice as large as Sterling’s (1,051), & is by far the biggest in the Mid-Illini Conference.

SVM pick: Sterling 5-1

When: 7:30 Friday Where: Landers-Loomis Field, 210 South 10th St., Oregon Radio: 1460 AM, 95.7 FM Last week: Dixon 46, Mendota 20; Oregon 48, Monmouth-Roseville 12 Last meeting: 2015, Dixon 28-27 Series streak: Dixon 3 Fast facts: Dukes threw for 318 yards & 5 TDs last week, with 5 different receivers catching TD passes. ... Hawks outgained Titans 423-79 on the ground. ... Last year’s game finished Saturday due to weather delay in the 4th quarter Friday night; Dixon blocked a late field goal attempt.

SVM pick: Dixon 6-0

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St. Bede at Bureau Valley When: 7:30 Friday Where: 9154 County Rd. 2125N, Manlius Radio: 98.1 FM AP rank: BV No. 9 1A; St. Bede No. 10 2A Last week: St. Catherine (Wis.) 29, St. Bede 14; Bureau Valley 47, Erie-Prophetstown 13 Last meeting: 2015, Bureau Valley 26-20 Series streak: BV 1 Fast facts: Bruins drove roughly 320 miles roundtrip for Week 1 game in Racine, Wis. ... Drake Davis threw for 208 yards & ran for 106, accounting for 3 TDs in Week 1 win.

SVM pick: BV 5-1

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Rock Falls at Mendota When: 7 Friday Where: 2300 W. Main St., Mendota Radio: 1240 AM Last week: Rock Falls 20, Rockford Christian 13; Dixon 46, Mendota 20 Last meeting: 2015, Mendota 57-7 Series streak: Mendota 8 Fast facts: Rockets’ last win in the series was 2006, when they beat Trojans 17-6 in Week 8; Mendota went on to make the playoffs that year. ... Rock Falls snapped 25-game losing streak last week, & are looking for first 2-0 start since 2003.

SVM pick: Split 3-3

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Polo at Durand

Warren at AFC

When: 7 Friday Where: 200 W. South St., Durand Radio: None Last week: Polo 22, River Ridge 0; Milledgeville 50, Durand 0 Last meeting: 2015, Polo 50-0 Series streak: Polo 6 Fast facts: Marcos haven’t lost in regular season since dropping back-to-back games in Weeks 5 & 6 in 2014. ...

Bulldogs have 12 losing seasons in last 14 years, & haven’t won a playoff game since 1995. ... Polo outgained River Ridge 364-101 in total yards.

SVM pick: Polo 6-0

When: 7 Friday Where: Mel Barron Field, 318 E. South St., Franklin Grove Radio: None Last week: Aquin 25, Warren 22; Forreston 41, AFC 0 Last meeting: 2015, Warren 18-8 Series streak: Warren 4 Fast facts: Warriors have been to playoffs 3 of last 4 years. ... Raiders have scored 20 points in last 12 quarters. ... AFC hasn’t started 1-1 since 2012. ... Warren won 3 of last 4 games last year to finish 6-3 & secure a playoff berth.

SVM pick: Warren 4-2

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Newman at Fulton When: 7:30 Friday Where: 1207 12th St., Fulton Radio: 102.7 FM, 1390 AM AP rank: Newman No. 5 2A; Fulton rec. votes 2A Last week: Newman 36, Rockridge 13; Fulton 41, Hall 8 Last meeting: 2015, Newman 28-16 Series streak: Newman 9 Fast facts: Steamers last beat Comets in Week 9 of 2007, but lost to them the next week in the first round of the 2A playoffs.

Fulton returned 2 INTs for TDs last week vs. Hall. ...

Newman finished off win over Rockridge on Sunday night after lightning delay Saturday night.

SVM pick: Fulton 4-2

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Milledgeville at Aquin When: 7:30 Friday Where: 1419 S. Galena Ave., Freeport Radio: None Last week: Milledgeville 50, Durand 0; Aquin 25, Warren 22 Last meeting: 2015, Milledgeville 26-17 Series streak: M’ville 1 Fast facts: Teams have split last 4 meetings, with Bulldogs winning in even years and Missiles winning in odd years. ... Milledgeville outgained Durand 516-22 in total yards last week, & held Durand to less than 1 yard per carry.

SVM pick: Split 3-3

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Erie-P’town at Orion

Princeton at Morrison

When: 7:30 Friday Where: 110 13th St., Orion Radio: 105.5 FM AP rank: Orion No. 7 2A Last week: Bureau Valley 47, Erie-Prophetstown 13; Orion 56, Sherrard 7 Last meeting: 2015, Orion 21-20 Series streak: Orion 1 Fast facts: Chargers’ win last year snapped 2-game losing streak to Panthers. ... Garrett Passmore ran for 101 yards and a TD in last week’s loss. ... Orion has made the playoffs 11 of last 14 years, & won at least 1 postseason game in 8 of those years.

SVM pick: Orion 6-0

When: 7:30 Friday Where: E.M. “Bud” Cole Field, 643 Genesee Ave., Morrison Radio: 1490 AM AP rank: Princeton rec. votes 3A Last week: Princeton 40, Riverdale 20; Kewanee 34, Morrison 26 Last meeting: 2015, Princeton 48-6 Series streak: Princeton 2 Fast facts: Tigers didn’t lose last year until quarterfinals, a 37-12 loss to IC Catholic. ... Mustangs trailed 22-6 midway through 3rd quarter last week before getting late spark from Ethan Fischbach’s return TD on ensuing kickoff.

SVM pick: Princeton 5-1

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Dakota at Amboy When: 7:30 Friday Where: The Harbor, 11 E. Hawley St., Amboy Radio: 101.7 FM AP rank: Dakota No. 5 1A Last week: Dakota 14, West Carroll 0; Amboy 20, Galena 14 Last meeting: First meeting Series streak: NA Fast facts: Both teams coming off wins in tight conference matchups in Week 1. ... Indians’ Andrew Wenger ran for 199 yards last week vs.

West Carroll. ... Clippers led 13-0 last week before hanging on.

SVM pick: Amboy 4-2

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Eastland-P.C. at West Carroll When: 7 Friday Where: W.F. Massey Field, 500 Cragmoor St., Savanna

Radio: 100.3 FM AP rank: EPC No. 9 2A Last week: EPC 28, Lena-Winslow 14; Dakota 14, West Carroll 0 Last meeting: 2015, West Carroll 40-0 Series streak: WC 1 Fast facts: Thunder snapped 8-game losing skid vs. Wildcatz with last year’s win. ... EPC got 146 rush yards from Keegan Schubert last week, and Brighton Haverland had 111 total yards.

SVM pick: EPC 6-0

Goss hoping to instill work ethic with Golden Warriors DRAGON

even on the gloomy days, that if you don’t feel like CONTINUED FROM B1 going to practice,” Goss t said, “as a leader, you have to bring the inten“It’s one of my best sity and the effort every nicknames,” Goss said. day, so that it trickles.”

“I’ve been called that for Sterling will need to about 3 or 4 years now. bring a lot of power in the This week we’re playing the Dragons, and so I can trenches against Pekin.

The Dragons earned a stick to it.”

27-12 road win at Oak Goss has done his fair Forest last weekend with share of flying through a strong running game opposing linemen from from 5-11, 175-pound offensive left guard or junior Garrett Liggett – from either side of the who rushed for 98 yards defensive tackles, and has been doing so on the and a touchdown against varsity level for the past 2 the Bengals.

The Dragons have a seasons. good dual-threat quarterWhat Golden Warriors back in 6-1, 220-pound coach Jon Schlemmer senior Mason Carr, who enjoys from Goss is his can also utilize speedy work ethic.

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com 5-9, 160-pound senior “The thing about him ABOVE: Sterling’s Max Goss (71) applies pressure to Geneseo’s Quinn Singbush on a halfback pass play during that separates him,” Sch- wide receiver Julian Hill if a 2015 game. Goss, nicknamed “Dragon,” will play against the Dragons when Sterling visits Pekin on Friday. needed. lemmer said, “is that ever BELOW: Sterling’s Turner Morse (12) dives ahead to gain a few yards during Friday’s win over Sycamore.

Liggett caught Schlemsince we got together mer’s attention the most in the spring, he’s there after a film session. every single day; to the “He’s good,” Schlemweight room, every single mer said of Liggett. “He’s practice, every single fast, he’s quick in the slot, drill. The kid just brings and once he gets the ball it. He makes his teammates that much better.” in his hands, he’s not afraid of much. Our kids Goss’ commitment toward becoming a better understand that they’re going to have to be great football player reached tacklers.” a high point over the Goss will start on summer at a camp at Northwestern University. defense for the first time There, he participated in this season. His workload lightened in Sterling’s specific individual drills, such as pass rushing and 38-6 home win against Sycamore, concentrating double teams. He won specifically on offense both of those competitions, to his recollection, while suffering from strep throat. having not been driven The “Dragon” can back once and getting breathe much better to the quarterback every now, and is happy to be time.

The advice and motiva- going both ways on the line. tion from the Wildcats’ “They look pretty big,” coaching staff during the Goss said of the Dragons’ camp is something that line. “I think we’re faster Goss wanted to bring than them, so we’re going back to Sterling. to try to use our speed.”

“They talked about,

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WE PICK ’EM | WEEK 2

AP POLL Class 8A

NIB-12 West Geneseo LaSalle-Peru Rochelle Sterling Ottawa

Conf. All 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1

Friday’s games • Chicago Urban Prep/Bronzeville at Ottawa, 7 • Johnsburg at Rochelle, 7 • Sterling at Pekin, 7 • LaSalle-Peru at Galesburg, 7:30 Saturday’s game • Chicago Clark at Geneseo, 2

NIB-12 East

DeKalb Kaneland Morris Sycamore Yorkville

Conf. All 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1

Friday’s games • Geneva at Kaneland, 7 • Washington at Morris, 7 • Chi. Heights Marian at Yorkville, 7:30 • DeKalb at Mundelein Carmel, 7:30 • Grayslake North at Sycamore, 7:30

Big Northern

Conf. All Dixon 1-0 1-0 Genoa-Kingston 1-0 1-0 Rock Falls 1-0 1-0 Stillman Valley 1-0 1-0 Byron 0-0 1-0 Oregon 0-0 1-0 Winnebago 0-0 0-1 Mendota 0-1 0-1 North Boone 0-1 0-1 Rkfd. Christian 0-1 0-1 Rkfd. Lutheran 0-1 0-1 Friday’s games • North Boone at Genoa-Kingston, 7 • Rock Falls at Mendota, 7 • Rockford Lutheran at Byron, 7 • Winnebago at Stillman Valley, 7 • Dixon at Oregon, 7:30 Saturday’s game • Rockford Christian at Walther Christian, 1

Three Rivers Mississippi

Overall Last week Sterling (1-0) at Pekin (1-0) Dixon (1-0) at Oregon (1-0) Rock Falls (1-0) at Mendota (0-1) Newman (1-0) at Fulton (1-0) Erie-P’town (0-1) at Orion (1-0) Princeton (1-0) at Morrison (0-1) St. Bede (0-1) at Bureau Valley (1-0) Polo (1-0) at Durand (0-1) Warren (0-1) at AFC (0-1) Milledgeville (1-0) at Aquin (1-0) Dakota (1-0) at Amboy (1-0) Eastland-P.C. (1-0) at West Carroll (0-1)

Cody Cutter 78 pts 10-4

Eric Ingles 72 pts 9-5

Patrick Mason 66 pts 9-5

Homer Ty Brian Dan Reynolds Weidman Woessner (home team) 77 pts 84 pts 61 pts 8-6 11-3 11-3 8-6

78 pts 10-4

72 pts 9-5

66 pts 9-5

77 pts 11-3

84 pts 11-3

61 pts 8-6

STER 9 pts DIXON 8 pts RF 2 pts FUL 3 pts ORION 11 pts PRIN 5 pts SB 4 pts POLO 12 pts AFC 7 pts M’VILLE 10 pts DAKOTA 6 pts EPC 1 pt

PEKIN 2 pts DIXON 4 pts MEN 1 pt NEW 7 pts ORION 9 pts PRIN 8 pts BV 10 pts POLO 11 pts WARR 3 pts M’VILLE 6 pts AMBOY 5 pts EPC 12 pts

STER 12 pts DIXON 6 pts MEN 4 pts FUL 1 pt ORION 10 pts PRIN 7 pts BV 11 pts POLO 9 pts WARR 3 pts AQUIN 8 pts DAKOTA 2 pts EPC 5 pts

STER 5 pts DIXON 7 pts RF 2 pts FUL 1 pt ORION 10 pts PRIN 11 pts BV 8 pts POLO 12 pts WARR 9 pts M’VILLE 3 pts AMBOY 4 pts EPC 6 pts

STER 7 pts DIXON 3 pts RF 1 pt FUL 2 pts ORION 11 pts PRIN 10 pts BV 4 pts POLO 12 pts AFC 6 pts AQUIN 5 pts AMBOY 9 pts EPC 8 pts

STER 4 pts DIXON 5 pts MEN 9 pts NEW 2 pts ORION 6 pts MORR 1 pt BV 10 pts POLO 12 pts WARR 11 pts AQUIN 8 pts AMBOY 3 pts EPC 7 pts

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ORE MEN FUL ORION MORR BV DUR AFC AQUIN AMBOY WC

SVM FOOTBALL STAT LEADERBOARD Rushing yards

Cade Gorzny, Newman Keegan Schubert, EPC Nyrel Sullivan, Sterling Caleb Mennen, Oregon Isaiah Harris, Rock Falls Tristen Aguilar, Polo Drake Davis, Bureau Valley Garrett Passmore, Erie-P’town Caje Peterson, Bureau Valley Jeremy Bibler, Milledgeville Kyle Forbes, Milledgeville Michael Pidde, Fulton Devin DeHaan, Oregon Andrew Spaulding, Sterling Carson Boyer, Milledgeville Latrell Vaughn, Sterling Arthur Cox, Dixon

Att Yds TD 13 165 1 24 146 3 14 143 3 9 128 3 24 126 1 17 116 1 18 106 2 15 101 1 14 101 3 9 101 2 8 94 0 13 87 1 7 82 1 18 79 0 8 74 0 16 73 2 13 70 2

Passing yards

Noah Wilcox, Dixon Drake Davis, Bureau Valley Logan Pillars, Rock Falls Brighton Haverland, EPC Brexton Flynn, Milledgeville Randal Gabaldon, Polo Nathan Pierceson, Erie-P’town Trey Morse, Sterling Justin Young, Polo Tyler Sweenie, Fulton Caid Chenoweth, Oregon Landen Vesley, Newman Caleb Drew, AFC Kaylon Westmorland, Dixon

C-A-I 18-27-0 11-20-0 14-24-0 4-8-0 3-4-0 4-10-1 1-7-2 4-5-0 3-7-1 3-6-0 1-3-0 1-8-1 1-2-0 1-3-1

Bryan Herr, Bureau Valley Michael Berentes, Rock Falls Kaylon Westmorland, Dixon Kandras Martin, Dixon Roger Carlson, Rock Falls Jay Edlefson, Bureau Valley Skylar Fischer, EPC Elijah McGlown, Dixon Braiden Soltow, Polo Jared Harrison, Dixon Reid Taylor, Polo Arthur Cox, Dixon Turner Morse, Sterling Alek Duran, Sterling Ty Paulline, Fulton

Rec Yds TD 6 127 1 5 106 0 5 78 1 5 77 1 5 47 0 4 57 0 3 73 0 3 38 1 3 35 0 2 84 1 2 42 0 2 29 1 2 27 0 2 20 0 2 12 0

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Conf. All Amboy 1-0 1-0 Dakota 1-0 1-0 East Dubuque 1-0 1-0 Eastland-P.C. 1-0 1-0 Forreston 0-0 1-0 Galena 0-1 0-1 Lena-Winslow 0-1 0-1 Pecatonica 0-1 0-1 West Carroll 0-1 0-1 Friday’s games • West Carroll at EPC, 7 • Dakota at Amboy, 7:30 • East Dubuque at Orangeville, 7:30 • Galena at Forreston, 7:30 • Pecatonica at Lena-Winslow, 7:30

NUIC Upstate

Aquin Milledgeville Polo Stockton AFC Durand Orangeville River Ridge Warren

Conf. All 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1

Friday’s games • Stockton at River Ridge, 7 • Warren at AFC, 7 • East Dubuque at Orangeville, 7:30 • Milledgeville at Aquin, 7:30 • Polo at Durand, 7:30

Class 4A

Class 3A

Conf. All 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1

NUIC Northwest

Class 5A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Nazareth (13) 1-0 130 1 2. Peoria Central 1-0 114 2 3. Washington 1-0 106 3 4. Champaign Central 1-0 80 5 5. Sterling 1-0 69 7 6. Woodstock Marian 1-0 68 6 7. Joliet Catholic 0-1 44 4 8. Metamora 1-0 36 10 9. Centralia 1-0 34 T8 10. Triad 1-0 10 NR Others receiving votes: Peoria Notre Dame 6, Sycamore 4, Kaneland 4, Eisenhower 4, LaSalle-Peru 2, Morgan Park 2, Rich Central 1, Cahokia 1.

School W-L Pts Prv 1. IC Catholic (12) 1-0 129 4 2. Wilmington (1) 1-0 117 3 3. Monticello 1-0 97 5 4. North Mac 1-0 67 6 5. Newton 1-0 54 8 (tie) Pana 1-0 54 7 7. Bishop McNamara 0-1 47 1 8. Byron 1-0 45 T9 9. Paxton-Buckley-Loda 1-0 36 T9 10. Tolono Unity 0-1 35 2 Others receiving votes: ElmwoodBrimfield 13, Williamsville 6, Herscher 4, Breese Central 4, St. JosephOgden 3, Carlinville 1, Winnebago 1, Mt. Carmel 1, Princeton 1.

Three Rivers Rock

Friday’s games • Erie-Prophetstown at Orion, 7:30 • Hall at Rockridge, 7:30 • Kewanee at Riverdale, 7:30 • Newman at Fulton, 7:30 • Princeton at Morrison, 7:30 • St. Bede at Bureau Valley, 7:30

Class 6A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Sac. Heart-Griffin (11) 1-0 118 2 2. Prairie Ridge 1-0 108 4 3. Crete-Monee 1-0 84 5 4. Rockford Auburn 1-0 77 6 5. Montini (1) 0-1 66 1 6. Lemont 1-0 51 7 7. Cary-Grove 0-1 49 3 8. Belvidere North 1-0 41 9 9. St. Laurence 1-0 37 T10 10. DeKalb 1-0 11 NR Others receiving votes: Chatham Glenwood 4, Providence 4, Oak Lawn Richards 4, Hinsdale South 2, Bloomington 2, Danville 1, Rockford Boylan 1.

School W-L Pts Prv 1. Althoff Catholic (11) 1-0 123 2 2. Rochester (2) 1-0 117 3 3. Breese Mater Dei 1-0 88 4 4. Phillips 0-1 83 1 5. Geneseo 1-0 82 5 6. Johnsburg 1-0 60 8 7. Marengo 1-0 57 6 8. Manteno 1-0 47 7 9. Quincy Notre Dame 1-0 15 NR 10. Columbia 1-0 14 NR Others receiving votes: Taylorville 12, Richmond-Burton 7, Rockford Lutheran 4, Stillman Valley 3, Plano 2, Rock Island Alleman 1.

Friday’s games • Erie-Prophetstown at Orion, 7:30 • Hall at Rockridge, 7:30 • Kewanee at Riverdale, 7:30 • Monticello at Sherrard, 7:30 • Newman at Fulton, 7:30 • Princeton at Morrison, 7:30 • St. Bede at Bureau Valley, 7:30

School W-L Pts Prv 1. Chi. Mt. Carmel (11) 1-0 119 1 2. East St. Louis (1) 1-0 109 2 3. Libertyville 1-0 86 4 4. Batavia 1-0 73 3 5. Normal Community 1-0 70 5 6. Bradley-Bourbonnais 1-0 60 6 7. Fenwick 1-0 55 NR 8. St. Charles North 1-0 37 9 9. Wheaton North 1-0 15 NR 10. Harlem 1-0 10 NR Others receiving votes: Lake Zurich 6, Geneva 5, Belleville West 5, St. Rita 4, Wheaton Warrenville South 2, Jacobs 1, Hononegah 1, Benet 1, Lincoln Way West 1.

Receptions Yds TD 320 5 208 1 205 1 82 0 81 1 80 1 55 1 47 0 44 0 39 0 39 1 24 0 0 0 -2 0

Conf. All Kewanee 0-0 1-0 Newman 0-0 1-0 Princeton 0-0 1-0 Erie-Prophetstown 0-0 0-1 Hall 0-0 0-1 Sherrard 0-0 0-1 St. Bede 0-0 0-1

Bureau Valley Fulton Orion Morrison Riverdale Rockridge

School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (12) 1-0 120 1 2. Lincoln-Way East 1-0 104 2 3. Glenbard West 1-0 93 3 4. Home.-Flossmoor 1-0 84 4 5. Edwardsville 1-0 60 5 6. Brother Rice 1-0 57 NR 7. Glenbard North 1-0 45 8 8. Palatine 1-0 43 7 9. Waubonsie Valley 1-0 19 9 10. Maine South 1-0 18 NR Others receiving votes: Huntley 13, Naperville Neuqua Valley 2, Naperville North 1, Hinsdale Central 1.

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Roger Carlson (21), Isaiah Harris (11) and the Rock Falls defense know that if they’re in the right spots and do their jobs Friday night against Mendota, the Rockets could be 2-0 for the first time since 2003.

Rockets ready to build on big win PAYDAY

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t Coming off a playoff appearance in 1992, Rock Falls went winless the next two seasons, then 2-7 a year after that.

“I don’t think they realize how relieving it is for a coach,” Montgomery said. “I told ’em, ‘Hey, it’s good for the community.

Gosh, for 1 week, people wake up in the morning and it’s hey, there’s a W there.’ The kids, you can just tell there’s a little extra bounce in their step. Winning cures a lot of ills.”

It’s with that attitude Rock Falls gets back to work this week for a road game against Mendota. The Trojans lost their opener 46-20 to Dixon.

Scheme-wise, Montgomery thinks Mendota is similar to Rockford Christian, with a wishbone attack and Wing-T principles. Slowing down the Trojans’ running game will be the key.

“It’s just alignment and assignment,” Montgomery said. “[Assistant] Coach [Ken] Scott, that’s one of his favorite terms, and he’s right. If we get people in the right place, we’ve got a pretty good chance.”

Benjamin Bokus led Mendota

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Michael Berentes and the rest of the Rock Falls offense hope to build on a consistent, balanced attack from Week 1’s win this Friday against Mendota. with five carries for 88 yards a week ago, including a 61-yard touchdown run. Bryson Prusator rushed for 58 yards, and completed 2 of 6 passes for 52 yards.

The Rockets employed a balanced attack a week ago. Senior quarterback Logan Pillars passed for 205 yards, and the running game produced another 187 more.

The offensive line of Wickens at right tackle, right guard Rollie

Elder, center Collin Olson, left guard Tyler Meyers, left tackle Ryan Billings and tight end Brennan Mammosser used a more straight-ahead blocking scheme in the second half, as opposed to pulling and trapping, and broke open several big holes as the game wore on.

“I think when you go straight ahead, it’s more effective and easier for us linemen,” Wickens said.

“We believe in each other,” said senior running Isaiah Harris, who rushed for 126 yards.

“This line, we’ve been together for a good amount of time, since junior tackle. We know each other inside and out.”

Rock Falls is seeking its first 2-0 start since 2003, when it opened with wins against Dixon and Sherrard before stumbling home with a 2-7 mark. Harris is hopeful this version of the Rockets can also begin 2-0 – and keep it going.

“Coach Montgomery, he said something about stories,” Harris said, “and what we did [last week], that was the basement, so we’ve got to keep on building. My vision is getting to a skyscraper.

I know it’s a stretch, but you’ve got to believe in something, and that’s what I believe in.”

Class 2A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Auburn (8) 1-0 111 1 2. Downs Tri-Valley (2) 1-0 103 2 3. Maroa-Forsyth (1) 1-0 100 3 4. Deer Creek-Mackinaw 1-0 81 4 5. Newman (1) 1-0 78 5 6. Mendon Unity 1-0 42 9 7. Orion 1-0 40 10 8. Wethersfield 1-0 34 8 9. Eastland-Pearl City 1-0 22 NR 10. St. Bede 0-1 12 6 (tie) Nashville 0-1 12 NR Others receiving votes: Gibson CityMelvin-Sibley 7, DuQuoin 6, Fulton 4, Leo 3, El Paso-Gridley 2, Champaign St. Thomas More 1, Rushville-Industry 1, Clifton Central 1.

Class 1A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Decatur St. Teresa (14) 1-0 140 2 2. Ottawa Marquette 1-0 117 3 3. Tuscola 1-0 106 5 4. Forreston 1-0 101 6 5. Dakota 1-0 68 8 6. Mt. Sterling Brown Co. 1-0 63 9 7. Athens 1-0 47 10 8. Stark County 0-1 30 1 9. Bureau Valley 1-0 26 NR 10. Stockton 1-0 23 NR Others receiving votes: LenaWinslow 16, Carrollton 11, LeRoy 9, Arcola 8, Camp Point Central 2, Hardin Calhoun 2, Chicago Hope Academy 1.

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys golf Wednesday’s results at Fairways G.C., Rochelle Par 36

OREGON 173, ROCHELLE 208, NORTH BOONE 217 Medalist: Matt Myers (O) 41 Other Oregon scores: Adam Merrill 43, Tyler Black 44, Kyle Lundquist 51, Matt Slouka 59 at Fulton Country Club Par 36

NEWMAN 165, FULTON 178

AP

Ryan Harrison returns a shot to Milos Raonic during the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday in New York. Harrison won in four sets.

Raonic bounced in second round Unseeded Harrison pulls upset

BY HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK – The cramping became so debilitating, Milos Raonic said, he couldn’t grip his racket properly.

The Wimbledon runner-up just last month, and seeded No. 5 at the U.S. Open, Raonic began to feel pain near his left wrist midway through the second set of what would become a stunning 6-7 (4), 7-5, 7-5, 6-1 second-round loss to 120th-ranked American qualifier Ryan Harrison on Wednesday.

Eventually, the problem spread to Raonic’s right forearm. Then both thighs. Then his left hip flexor. Afterward, his back seized up when he tried to sling his equipment bag over a shoulder. No way to try to win a tennis match. Or to serve: That’s normally his most effective stroke, yet he doublefaulted 15 times.

“It was just catching me all over,” Raonic said. “I started getting small [cramps] where I couldn’t hold the racket.

I couldn’t switch grips from one point to the next. There were a few points where I would hold the racket with my left and try to stretch out my right hand in between shots – and that’s not going to work.”

He was one of a trio of highly seeded players to

exit Flushing Meadows on Day 3, although the other departures were less surprising.

No. 3 Garbine Muguruza, the French Open champion, made 38 unforced errors and bowed out 7-5, 6-4 against Anastasija Sevastova at night. All four of Muguruza’s U.S. Open appearances have ended in the first or second round.

No. 9 Svetlana Kuznetsova, the 2004 champion, took the first four games before losing 6-4, 6-4 to Caroline Wozniacki, who is unseeded but can rely on the muscle memory from two trips to the final in New York.

Raonic was a semifinalist at Wimbledon in 2014 and at the Australian Open this January. Then, while briefly working with John McEnroe, he beat Roger Federer in the semifinals at the All England Club in July to reach his first Grand Slam final.

“I was my own worst enemy today,” Raonic said. “I tried the best I could to find my way out of it. My body didn’t let me.”

Harrison, meanwhile, finally has the sort of breakthrough victory predicted long ago for him. He entered Wednesday with a 1-26 record for his career against top-10 opponents.

MLB ROUNDUP

Bryant homers as Cubs hold off Pirates

Tigers 3, White Sox 2:

JaCoby Jones doubled twice in his second major league game, then

at Westlake G.C., Pecatonica Par 36

WEST CARROLL 172, PECATONICA 210 Medalist: Anthony Mendoza (WC) 38 Other West Carroll scores: Aaron Haring 44, Matt Haring 44, Ethan Reiland 46, Alec Tipton 51, Ryan Gengenbach 52 at Blackhawk Run, Stockton; Par 36

POLO 170, STOCKTON 192, EAST DUBUQUE 204 Medalist: Mack Llanas (P) 40 Other Polo scores: Christopher Radamacher 43, Trevin Woodin 43, Lane Hopkins 44, Hayden Bittinger 65 at Park Hills West, Freeport Par 36

AQUIN 178, AMBOY 206 Medalist: Caleb Sarff (A) 39 Other Amboy scores: Clayton Kemp 45, Hannah Grady 55, Gavin Gross 67, Rayven Wheling 67

Girls golf Wednesday’s results at Rock River Golf and Pool Par 33 (front)

BELVIDERE 178, ROCK FALLS 218 Medalist: Morgan McDulty (B) 40 Rock Falls scores: Kylee Ricketts 51, Bree Johnson 53, Adisyn Wolf 54, Payton Law 60, Jessie Clevenger 66, Mahala Larson 67 at Spring Creek, Spring Valley Par 35

ERIE 185, ST. BEDE 225, ORION 254 Medalist: Madison Newton (E) 42 Other Erie scores: Riley Redell 44, Sera Bebon 48, Lexus Georgean 51

MLB American League East Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 76 57 .571 — Boston 74 59 .556 2 Baltimore 72 61 .541 4 New York 68 63 .519 7 Tampa Bay 56 76 .424 19½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 76 56 .576 — Detroit 72 61 .541 4½ Kansas City 69 63 .523 7 Chicago 63 69 .477 13 Minnesota 49 84 .368 27½ West Division

W L Pct GB Texas 80 54 .597 — Houston 71 62 .534 8½ Seattle 68 65 .511 11½ Los Angeles 59 74 .444 20½ Oakland 57 76 .429 22½ Wednesday’s results Detroit 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Boston 8, Tampa Bay 6 Texas 14, Seattle 1 Houston 4, Oakland 3 L.A. Angels 3, Cincinnati 0 Toronto 5, Baltimore 3 Cleveland 8, Minnesota 4 N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, late

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IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh Vogelsong L,3-4 5 6 5 5 3 3 Bastardo 1 1 0 0 1 1 Nicasio 1 1 1 1 1 1 Hughes 1 0 0 0 1 0 Chicago Hammel W,14-7 6 3 1 1 3 6 Cahill 1/3 2 1 1 1 1 Grimm H,9 2/3 0 0 0 1 1 Wood 1/3 2 2 2 1 1 Pena H,1 2/3 0 0 0 1 1 Chapman S,32 1 2 1 1 1 2 Vogelsong pitched to 3 batters in the 6th WP–Vogelsong, Bastardo, Chapman 3.

Umpires–Home, Tony Randazzo; First, Bill Miller; Second, Tom Woodring; Third, Brian Knight.

T–3:48. A–38,137 (41,072).

BREWERS 3, CARDINALS 1 St. Louis Milwaukee

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T–2:35. A–17,645 (41,900).

NFL Today’s games Jacksonville at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Tennessee at Miami, 6 p.m.

New England at New York Giants, 6 p.m.

New York Jets at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Carolina, 6:30 p.m.

Indianapolis at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

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

Chicago at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Green Bay at Kansas City, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Baltimore at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Denver at Arizona, 8:30 p.m.

Seattle at Oakland, 9 p.m.

San Francisco at San Diego, 9 p.m.

End of preseason

College football Top 25 Schedule Today’s games No. 9 Tennessee vs. Appalachian State, 6:30 p.m.

No. 19 Louisville vs. Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Friday’s games No. 8 Stanford vs. Kansas State, 8 p.m.

No. 12 Michigan State vs. Furman, 6 p.m.

No. 23 Baylor vs. Northwestern State, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 20 Southern Cal at Arlington, Texas, 7 p.m.

No. 2 Clemson at Auburn, 8 p.m.

No. 3 Oklahoma at No. 15 Houston, 11 a.m.

No. 5 LSU vs. Wisconsin at Green Bay, Wis., 2:30 p.m.

No. 6 Ohio State vs. Bowling Green, 11 a.m.

No. 7 Michigan vs. Hawaii, 11 a.m.

No. 13 TCU vs. South Dakota State, 7 p.m.

No. 14 Washington vs. Rutgers, 1 p.m.

No. 16 UCLA at Texas A&M, 2:30 p.m.

No. 17 Iowa vs. Miami (Ohio), 2:30 p.m.

No. 18 Georgia vs. No. 22 North Carolina at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m.

No. 21 Oklahoma State vs. SE Louisiana, 2:30 p.m.

No. 24 Oregon vs. UC Davis, 4 p.m.

No. 25 Florida vs. UMass, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday’s game No. 10 Notre Dame at Texas, 6:30 p.m.

Monday’s game No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 11 Mississippi at Orlando, Fla., 7 p.m.

Tennis Wednesday’s results U.S. Open Seeds Fared At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Second Round Men • Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, walkover.

• Rafael Nadal (4), Spain vs. Andreas Seppi, Italy • Milos Raonic (5), Canada, lost to Ryan Harrison, United States, 6-7 (4), 7-5, 7-5, 6-1.

• Marin Cilic (7), Croatia, def. Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3.

• Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (9), France, def.

James Duckworth, Australia, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

• Gael Monfils (10), France, def. Jan Satral, Czech Republic, 7-5, 6-4, 6-3.

• Federico Delbonis, Argentina vs. Roberto Bautista Agut (15), Spain • Pablo Cuevas (18), Uruguay, lost to Nicolas Almagro, Spain, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (9).

• John Isner (20), United States, def. Steve Darcis, Belgium, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (10), 6-3.

• Kevin Anderson (23), South Africa, def.

Vasek Pospisil, Canada, 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-4.

• Lucas Pouille (24), France, def. Marco Chiudinelli, Switzerland, 4-6, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-0.

• Jack Sock (26), United States, def. Mischa Zverev, Germany, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2.

• Albert Ramos-Vinolas (31), Spain, lost to Andrey Kuznetsov, Russia, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (5).

• Benoit Paire (32), France, lost to Marcos Baghdatis, Cyprus, 6-2, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

Women • Angelique Kerber (2), Germany, def. Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, Croatia, 6-2, 7-6 (7).

• Garbine Muguruza (3), Spain, lost to Anastasija Sevastova, Latvia, 7-5, 6-4.

• Roberta Vinci (7), Italy, def. Christina McHale, United States, 6-1, 6-3.

• Madison Keys (8), United States, def.

Kayla Day, United States, 6-1, 6-1.

• Svetlana Kuznetsova (9), Russia, lost to Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, 6-4, 6-4.

• Dominika Cibulkova (12), Slovakia, def.

Evgeniya Rodina, Russia, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-2.

• Johanna Konta (13), Britain, def. Tsvetana Pironkova, Bulgaria, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.

• Petra Kvitova (14), Czech Republic, def.

Cagla Buyukakcay, Turkey, 7-6 (2), 6-3.

• Elina Svitolina (22), Ukraine, def. Lauren Davis, United States, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3.

• Belinda Bencic (24), Switzerland, def.

Andrea Petkovic, Germany, 6-3, 6-2.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Claimed OF Drew Stubbs off waivers from Texas.

Released RHP Kyle Lobstein. Acquired OF Michael Bourn from the Arizona Diamondbacks for OF Jason Heinrich. Transferred OF Joey Rickard to the 60-day DL. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Acquired OF Coco Crisp from Oakland for LHP Colt Hynes and cash.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Recalled LHP Scott Alexander and RHP Brooks Pounders from Omaha (PCL). Optioned INF Christian Colon to Omaha. Placed RHP Chien-Ming Wang on the 15-day DL. NEW YORK YANKEES — Acquired OF Eric Young Jr. from Milwaukee for cash and assigned him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Acquired OF Ben Gamel from the New York Yankees for RHPs Jio Orozco and Juan De Paula.

TEXAS RANGERS — Acquired C Nevin Ashley from the New York Mets for cash considerations and assigned him to Round Rock (PCL).

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Recalled INF Tommy La Stella from Iowa (IL). Optioned RHP Spencer Patton to Iowa.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Reinstated INF Mark Reynolds from the 15-day DL. Placed INF Daniel Descalso on the paternity list.

MIAMI MARLINS — Placed pitcher David Phelps on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 28. Recalled RHP Jake Esch from New Orleans (PCL).

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Acquired LHP Zach Phillips from Baltimore for LHP Kyle Lobstein and assigned him to Indianapolis (IL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Placed C Christian Bethancourt on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of C Hector Sanchez from El Paso (PCL). Transferred RHP Tyson Ross to the 60-day DL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Signed G Anthony Barber. Waived F Carl Landry and C Tibor Pleiss.

SACRAMENTO KINGS — Signed G Ty Lawson.

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Placed WR Devin Fuller on injured reserve. Re-signed FB Will Ratelle.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed LB Ramon Humber. Claimed C Patrick Lewis of waivers from Seattle. Released K Jordan Gay and G Jamison Lalk.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed S Stevie Brown to a one-year contract.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Placed QB Teddy Bridgewater, DT Scott Crichton and S Antone Exum, Jr. on injured reserve.

Signed QB Brad Sorensen.

Golf PGA Tour Statistics Through Aug. 21 FedExCup Season Points 1, Jason Day, 2,735.250. 2, Dustin Johnson, 2,701.399. 3, Adam Scott, 2,062.950.

4, Russell Knox, 2,000.750. 5, Jordan Spieth, 1,965.367. 6, Brandt Snedeker, 1,717.100. 7, Patrick Reed, 1,574.800. 8, Phil Mickelson, 1,531.983. 9, Kevin Na, 1,529.077. 10, Justin Thomas, 1,511.543.

Scoring Average 1, Phil Mickelson, 69.192. 2, Dustin Johnson, 69.228. 3, Jason Day, 69.282. 4, Jordan Spieth, 69.407. 5, Adam Scott, 69.526. 6, Brooks Koepka, 69.575. 7, Matt Kuchar, 69.673. 8, Rory McIlroy, 69.695. 9, Charl Schwartzel, 69.725. 10, Sergio Garcia, 69.733.

Driving Distance 1, Dustin Johnson, 313.9. 2, J.B. Holmes, 313.5. 3, Tony Finau, 312.6. 4, Bubba Watson, 309.9. 5, Andrew Loupe, 309.2.

6, Jason Kokrak, 308.2. 7 (tie), Luke List and Gary Woodland, 307.2. 9, Hudson Swafford, 306.8. 10, Rory McIlroy, 304.9.

Driving Accuracy Percentage 1, Colt Knost, 73.97%. 2, Thomas Aiken, 72.36%. 3, Jerry Kelly, 71.18%. 4, Darron Stiles, 70.70%. 5, Justin Hicks, 70.50%.

6, Brian Stuard, 70.20%. 7, Zac Blair, 69.71%. 8, Roberto Castro, 68.77%. 9, Jason Bohn, 68.58%. 10, Soren Kjeldsen, 68.57%.

Today’s game Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Friday’s games N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Miami at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Houston at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m.

Boston at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s box score

AP

Kris Bryant hit his 36th homer and made three solid plays at third base, helping Jason Hammel and the Cubs top the Pirates 6-5 on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field for a 3-game series sweep.

Addison Russell had two RBIs and an outstanding sliding catch as Chicago equaled the best August in franchise history with a 22-6 record, also accomplished in 1932. It was the Cubs’ first time with 22 wins in a month since it went 22-10 in September 1945.

Medalist: Jacob Rude (N) 36 Other Newman scores: Cody Britt 39, Cael Sanders 43, KC Knack 47, Ryan Rude 50, JD Ackert 54 Fulton scores: Jason Sikkema 37, Andrew Schrader 44, Dylan Smith 48, Brady Schaver 49, Alex Hartman 57, Matt Outzen 57

Wednesday’s box scores

TIGERS 3, WHITE SOX 2

The Tigers’ Andrew Romine beats the tag of White Sox shortstop Tyler Saladino (18) for a steal of second during the fifth inning of Wednesday’s game in Detroit. The Tigers won 3-2.

By the Associated Press

Thursday, September 1, 2016

dashed home for the winning run on Tyler Collins’ sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to lift the Tigers past the White Sox in Detroit.

Jones scored twice to help the Tigers complete a three-game sweep.

Jose Abreu and Alex Avila homered on consecutive pitches in the fourth for the White Sox. Brewers 3, Cardinals 1:

Kirk Nieuwenhuis homered, Matt Garza pitched into the eighth inning, and the Brewers beat the Cardinals in Milwaukee to end a six-game losing streak.

Nieuwenhuis hit a 3-run homer off Luke Weaver (1-2) in the third inning.

Chicago Detroit

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T–2:46. A–32,465 (41,681).

National League East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 78 55 .586 — New York 69 64 .519 9 Miami 67 66 .504 11 Philadelphia 60 73 .451 18 Atlanta 50 83 .376 28 Central Division

W L Pct GB Chicago 85 47 .644 — St. Louis 70 62 .530 15 Pittsburgh 67 64 .511 17½ Milwaukee 57 76 .429 28½ Cincinnati 55 77 .417 30 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 74 59 .556 — San Francisco 72 60 .545 1½ Colorado 64 69 .481 10 Arizona 56 77 .421 18 San Diego 55 77 .417 18½ Wednesday’s results Colorado 7, L.A. Dodgers 0, 1st game San Francisco 4, Arizona 2 L.A. Angels 3, Cincinnati 0 Washington 2, Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 8, San Diego 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Miami 2 Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh 5 L.A. Dodgers 10, Colorado 8, 2nd game Milwaukee 3, St. Louis 1 Today’s games San Diego at Atlanta, 11:10 a.m.

Miami at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

Friday’s games San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

Miami at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Arizona at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

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Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

William Shakespeare, in “Richard II,” wrote, “The purest treasure mortal times afford is spotless reputation; that away, men are but gilded loam or painted clay.”

Each suit in a deck of cards contains five honors: ace, king, queen, jack and 10.

It also has nine spot-cards, the 10 doing double duty.

The honors win most of the tricks, but having useful spotcards, especially those 10s and nines, may be critical to success for one side or the other.

In this deal, North barrels his partner into six spades.

How should South plan the play after West leads the heart jack to dummy’s ace?

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Declarer cashed dummy’s spade ace and took his three red-suit winners. Then he played a club to dummy’s ace.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Dixon Unit School District #170, Lee and Ogle Counties, State of Illinois, will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at the Office of the Superintendent, 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, Illinois. The purpose of said hearing will be to receive public comment on a proposal for the Drivers' Education course fee of $200 for 201617. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on said proposal will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing at 6:30 p.m., on the 14th day of September, 2016 at the Board of Education meeting at the same location.

Josh Arduini, Secretary Board of Education Dixon Unit School District #170 August 31, 2016 Sept. 1, 2, 3, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDLAND STATES BANK, PLAINTIFF, VS. JEFFREY R WILSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 16 CH 82 417 EAST 3RD STREET PROPHETSTOWN, IL 61277 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, JEFFREY R WILSON UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE EAST HALF OF LOT 1 OF DEWITTE'S ADDITION IN THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO PLAT FILED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON AUGUST 4, 1947, SITUATED IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 417 EAST 3RD STREET, PROPHETSTOWN, IL 61277 and which said Mortgage was made by, JEFFREY R WILSON Mortgagor(s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MIDLAND STATES BANK Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Whiteside County, Illinois, as Document No. 2013-08820; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, 200 East Knox Street Morrison, IL 61270 on or before September 26, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MRPierce, LLC, d/b/a McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 253834-41469 I702024 Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 2016

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby that on August 22, A.D. 2016 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the owning, persons conducting and the transacting business known as Stacey's Place located at 721 N. Brinton Ave. Dixon, IL 61021.

Dated this 22 day of August A.D. 2016. nd

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS LEE COUNTY, IN PROBATE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. FANE, Deceased.

No. 2016 P 54 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Joseph J. Fane of 2077 Grand Detour Rd., Dixon, Lee County, Illinois 61021.

Letters of office were issued to Donald Fane, Dixon, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is David W. Badger, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) 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 of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: Donald Fane, Independent Executor David W. Badger Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4949 815-288-3068 FAX Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 2016 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID NO. 2016-05-06

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MANLEY, DEAS, KOCHALSKI LLC One East Wacker ⤔ Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA., Plaintiff, v. DENA L. ENGELKES, AKA DENA L. MARTINEZ, AKA DENA ENGELKES; TIMOTHY D. ENGELKES, AKA TIM ENGELKES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 2016CH39 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Dena L. Engelkes, AKA Dena L. Martinez, AKA Dena Engelkes, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Parcel No. 1: Part of Lot 2 of Assessor's Plat of part of Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12 in Township 21 North, Range 8 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 1; thence North 89º 24' 39" East on the North line of the said Southwest Quarter, 1137.51 feet; thence South 13 º 20' 00" East 491.91 feet; thence South 57º 50' 00" West, 453.10 feet; thence South 28º 00' 14" East, 562.16 feet to the present Northerly Right of Way line of S.B.I. Route No. 6; thence South 67º 25' 35" West on the Right of Way line, 66.30 feet; thence North 28º 00' 14" West 202.46 feet; thence South 62º 29' 58" West 394.48 feet; thence South 64º 57' 59" West, 220.91 feet to the Westerly line of said Lot 2; thence North 29º 45' 08" West on the said Westerly line, 112.33 feet to the point of beginning of the tract being described; thence North 65º 14'46" East, 224.40 feet; thence North 28º 00' 14" West, 206.85 feet; thence South 63º 45' 46" West, 230.29 feet to the said Westerly line of Lot 2; thence South 29º 45' 08" East, 201.32 feet to the said point of beginning.

Parcel No. 2: An easement 25 feet in width for ingress and egress described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the above described property; thence South 28º 00' 14" East, 271 feet to the Northerly Right of Way line of S.B.I. Route No. 6; thence Westerly on the said Northerly Right of Way line 25 feet; thence North 28º 00' 14" West, 271 feet more or less to a point on the South line of said above described property; thence North 65º 14' 46" East on said South line, 25 feet to the said point of beginning, situated in the County of Lee, in the State of Illinois.

510 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021 16-07-01-300-005 Now, therefore, unless you, Dena L. Engelkes, AKA Dena L. Martinez, AKA Dena Engelkes, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, and the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the 15 Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois, on or before October 3, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Alan S. Kaufman (6289893) MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700; Fax: 614-220-5613 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com Attorney file no: 16-014431 One of Plaintiff's Attorneys August 1, 8 & 15, 2016

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RETURN WITH BID County Whiteside Local Public Agency City of Sterling Section Number 2016 Street Program, Contract #1 Route Avenue J. From W. 7th to W 9 th St. W. 8th Street, From Ave. J. to Ave. K

Sealed proposals for the improvement described below will be received at the office of City of Sterling City Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 until 10:30 AM, on September 15, 2016 Sealed proposals will be opened and read publicly at the office of City of Sterling City, Clerk, 212 Third Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 at 10:30 A.M. on September 15, 2016 DESCRIPTION OF WORK Name 2016 Street Program, Contract #1 Length: 950' feet (.018 miles) th th th Location Avenue J. From W. 7 Street to W 9 St. & W 8 Street. From Avenue J to Avenue K Proposed Improvement Earth Excavation (Special); Aggregate Base Course; and other related appurtenances.

1. Plans and proposal forms will be available in the office of Willett, Hofmann & Asnd sociates (Dixon Office) 809 E. 2 St. Dixon IL, See attached information sheet for more details (Quest eBidDoc #4657140) 2. ✕Prequalification If checked, the 2 low bidders must filed within 24 hours after the letting an “Affidavit of Availability” (Form BC 57), in duplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and one original with the IDOT District Office.

3. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject or all proposals as provided in BLRS Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

A proposal guaranty in the proper amount, as specified in BLRS Check Sheet #LRS6, Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals, will be required. Bid Bonds will be allowed as a property guaranty.

Accompanying this proposal is either a bid bond if allowed, on Department from BLR 12230 or a proposal guaranty check, complying with the specifications, made payable to: City Treasurer of Sterling The Amount of the check is 5% of the Amount bid.

4. The following BLR Forms shall be returned by the bidder to the Awarding Authority: a. BLR 12200: Local Public Agency Formal Contract Proposal b. BLR 12200: Schedule of Prices c. BLR 12230: Proposal Bid Bond d. BLR 12326: Affidavit of Illinois Business Office 5. The quantities in the bid schedule are approximate and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Payment to the Contractor will be made only for the actual quantities of work performed and accepted or materials furnished according to the contract. The scheduled quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished may be increased, decreased or omitted as hereinafter provided.

6. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty the bidder has examined the plans and understands all requirements for the performance of work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in the proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in depth examination. The Awarding Authority will, in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

7. The bidder shall take no advantage of any error or omission in the proposal and advertised contract.

8. If a special envelope is supplied by the Awarding Authority, each proposal should be submitted in that envelope furnished by the Awarding Agency and the blank spaces on the envelope shall in correctly to clearly indicate its contents. When an envelope other than the special one furnished by the Awarding Authority is used, it shall be marked to clearly indicate its contents. When sent by mail, the sealed proposals shall be addressed to the Award Authority at the address and in care of the official in whose office the bids are to be received. All proposals shall be filed prior to the time and at the place specified in the Notice to Bidders. Proposals received after the time specified will be returned to the bidder unopened.

9. Permission will be given to a bidder to withdraw a proposal if the bidder makes the request in the writing or in person before the time for opening proposals.

By Order of Sterling City Council (Awarding Authority) Marie Rombouts Note: All proposal documents, including Proposal Guaranty Checks or Proposal Bid Binds, should be stapled together to prevent loss when bids are processed.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Cont'd)

Bidders Instructions Plans and proposal forms will be available for download from Quest (www.QuestCDN.com) for $10.00. The eBidDic No.is 4657140. Also you may obtain the plans on CD for $50.00 by contacting Willett, Hoffmann & Associates.

Inc. Said deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. The 2 low bidders must file within 24 hours after letting an “Affidavit of Availability” (Form BC 57), in duplicate, showing all uncompleted contracts awarded to them and all low bids pending award for Federal, State, County, Municipal and private work. One original shall be filed with the Awarding Authority and one original with the Engineer.

The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all proposals as provided in BLRS Check Sheet #LRS6, Special Provision for Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals.

All proposals must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty as provided in BLRS Check Sheet #LRS6, Special Provision for Bidding Requirements for Contract Proposals.

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

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AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING GET FAA CERTIFICATION. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. NO HS DIPLOMA OR GED - WE CAN HELP. APPROVED FOR MILITARY BENEFITS. GET STARTED BY CALLING AIM 866-315-0650.

School Age Teachers Needed in Dixon Full or Part Time Must have an Associates degree in ECE, meet DCFS Guidelines and pass a background check. Experience preferred.

Please send Resume to: opensesame director@comcast.net

or pick up an application at: 1101 Middle Road, Dixon, IL. 61021 Call (815)288-5905 for further information

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Avonlea Cottage of Dixon C.N.A. Day shift, 2nd & 3rd shifts Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044 Wanted F.T. C.N.A.'s 3rd shift Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Looking for a change?

We are looking for experienced and dedicated professionals to assume key positions on our nursing team.

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Potential SIGN ON BONUSES for CNAs! We offer an excellent starting wage, 401K, vacation, and more!

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NEW TODAY Wanted F.T. Nurse 2nd & 3rd Shift Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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Wanted Farm $ Help 20 $ Drivers 20 $ 30 & OT

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Brechon Farm Services, Inc. jerry@brechonfs.com 815-994-2370 SM-ST07757-0930

Ag View FS, Inc.,a retail agricultural business, is accepting applications for seasonal part time Class A CDL Driver at our Walton location.

Someone having experience using a front end loader is preferred.

Must have ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Please apply at Ag View FS, 902 IL Hwy 26 , Amboy IL 61310 or call 815/456-4522.

Automotive Detailer Wanted for successful used car business. Must have detail & buffing experience. Full time with benefits.

Please apply in person at: Credit Auto Sales, 601 IL Route 2 Dixon.

Fall Harvest Help Wanted.

Tractor, Grain Cart, Tillage, CDL preferred.

Contact 815-499-2272 Fast paced Sterling dental office seeking energetic and outgoing receptionist for fulltime position. Candidate must possess verbal and written communication skills and experience with computers. Duties include greeting and appointing patients, answering phones and general administrative and clerical duties.

Previous experience in dental or medical office preferred as well as knowledge of insurance billing.

Qualified applicants please forward resume to: sterling1296@ gmail.com or call 815-5353874 for more information.

Full-time Management position in fitness industry Seeking local candidates passionate about people and fitness.

40 hours/week.

Competitive wage plus commission, performance bonus and paid vacation. Associates degree and computer knowledge preferred.

Send resumes to: resumes3339@ gmail.com Gonzalo's Towing now hiring tow truck driver.

630-770-0688 or 815-213-1241 Looking to hire Cook with experience!

Wagon Wheel Apply in person at 1711 W. 4th St., Sterling or call Ruth 815-499-2328

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G & M DISTRIBUTORS/ DIXON IL IS SEEKING A DELIVERY DRIVER:

Home every night.

Four day work week. Deliver Anheuser Busch products to selected retailers. Class A CDL is preferred.

Good driving record is a must.

The position requires continuous lifting/placement of product. This full time position offers competitive wages & excellent benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, and retirement savings plans.

To apply, submit your resume to monicaj@gmdist. com or apply in person at 1425 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon IL. EOE Visit our website at www.gmdist.com to learn more about our company

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INSURANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL Dimond Bros. Insurance, LLC has a part-time (25 hours/week) position for a P&C licensed Account Executive for our Amboy office.

Applicants with a strong customer service background or inside sales with a stable work history are also encouraged to apply.

Licensing will be required within 60 days of hire.

Please send your resume with detailed work history and salary requirements to: Steph Zachary, Director of Human Resources Dimond Bros.

Insurance, LLC 110 W. Court Street, PO Box 1090 Paris, IL 61944 steph.zachary@ dimondbros.com

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Management Position Forreston Subway is currently hiring Manager/Asst.

Manager positions. Will be responsible to perform and direct restaurant management.

Must be great with people, pay attention to detail and be customer oriented. Apply at mysubwaycareer. com

NOW HIRING FOR Welder Fabricator Must have experience. Full time.

Apply in person at Bellini's Custom Welding, 1577 Eldena Rd., Dixon or email resume to bellini@grics.net No phone calls.

Wanted P.T. COOK Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE No Phone Calls Please.

We just keep Growing!

Come Grow With Us at HALO Branded Solutions HALO Branded Solutions is expanding due to our continued sales growth and success. We are seeking the following qualified professionals to join our corporate team in Sterling:

• Marketing Specialist • Program Developer • Web Administrator • Online Merchandiser Also seeking to fill the following entry level positions:

• Customer Service Representative • Billing Coordinator • Collection Representative • Order Entry Coordinator All positions require a HS diploma or equivalent; 1-3 years relevant experience and/or training, above-average keyboarding/ data entry skills, proficiency in MS Office software programs, good oral/written communication skills, and excellent customer service experience. All newly considered applicants will be required to complete skills assessments on-line.

HALO offers an exciting, caring and dynamic work environment.

Employees who join us stay here because of our unique corporate culture, opportunities for advancement, competitive wages, extensive benefit package and casual office environment.

If you have NOT applied or interviewed in the past, please apply at www.halo.com/careers (no phone calls please) Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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Full-Time Opening For Circulation Sales/Customer Service Representative Sauk Valley Media has a full-time opening for a circulation sales/customer service representative. We are looking for a self-starting, energetic individual to handle a multitude of tasks including: servicing existing customers, sell newspaper subscriptions, sales of special promotions and individual special assignments. As part of this process, the ideal person would be able to make persuasive presentations and secure a commitment. This position is part of a dynamic, specialized team focused on delivering results. The primary focus of this position is sales. To be considered for this position you will possess excellent relationship-building skills, a positive teamdriven attitude, and a desire to surpass goals. You should be a consummate professional, with a strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Sauk Valley Media offers an Extensive Benefit Package. Must maintain a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and an acceptable motor vehicle record. Saturday coverage a must.

For more information or to submit your resume, please contact: Sheryl Gulbranson Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 E-mail: sgulbranson@saukvalley.com Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment

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NEW TODAY QUALITY INSPECTORS NEEDED Stratosphere Quality is seeking quality inspectors in the Dixon, IL area. Full time positions available.

Benefits available after 60 days.

Please contact Linda Connor at 269-251-9606 or apply online at: www.stratosphere quality.com St. Anne School Dixon, IL is seeking a full time/part time School Secretary Performs a variety of clerical support functions such as responding to public inquiries, typing, answering filing, telephones and babookkeeping. sic Apply in person at 1112 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon Subway Now hiring sandwich artist for opener and day help.

Part-time possibly leading to full time. Work for the largest sandwich chain in the world. We offer competitive wage, crew incentive, paid training, flexible scheduling, meal discount and advancement opportunities.

Apply at these Subways: Sterling, IL two locations, Amboy, or Polo.

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NEW TODAY Wanted P.T. Dietary Aide Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We are looking for several people in the office that can type, work in Excel, are good on phones with both clients and reps, multi-task, be dependable, is accurate, accountable and work independently. If you are please interested send a resume to pam@ dprecruiting.com This is a temp position that could lead to a permanent position for one or maybe two people depending on how the holiday season goes and what the new clients have in store for the rest of the year.

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Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

Fri. & Sat. 7:30-?

1110 Beech Dr. Lots of girls clothes sz. 6-10, some womens clothes, some toys, dresser & household items.

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

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

Friday 9 - 11 1209 S Peoria Ave Way too much stuff!!

Housewares, toys, shoes, books, clothing - sizes nb girl, 0-2T, boys 8 -14, girls 6-10, Jr, womens, mens

10 Family Large Inside Consignment Sale, 3 Stores Early sales Wed. 9-6, Thurs. & Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 10-3 Bizarre Americana 609 W. Third St.

By Steel Worker's Credit Union bottom Ave. G Bridge.

New furniture: sofa $299, coffee and end tables $199, big recliner $299, new queen pillowtop bed $390, king bed pillow top $750, bed frames, much more! All size beds, twin- fullqueen-king $100. memory Queen foam bed, mihutch, crowave, paper shredder, desk, computer stereo desk, equip., refrigerator, dbl. reclining sofa & love seat, sofa misc. sleeper, power tools, lawn mowers. Clothes & toys. 4 swivel rockers, 5 sofas, 10 recliners, table/ chair sets, coffee & end table sets, 2 washer/dryers, 3 sofa desk, sleepers, love seats, stoves, upright dressers, chest, twin & full elec. hospital beds, lamps, bookcases, lamps, misc. end tables, misc. tables, full/qu headboard, mirrors, flat screen TVs, 4 swivel chairs, gun cabinet, entertainment center, nice hutch, tall pantry cabinet, drop leaf table & chairs, misc.

815-718-4385 MUCH MORE!

CHILD CARE

512

Will Nanny/ Babysit in your home.

Early childhood degree. Many years of nanny exp. & ref.

815-441-9104

POSITION WANTED

515

Want to do Excavating: Back Hoe work Skid Steer work Land clearing Fence row cleaning Final gradework Free Estimates call Roger @ 815-288-1202 leave message

AUCTIONS

615

AUCTION September 5th 10am 201 E. State Paxton, IL Guns, Lionel Trains, Antique Clocks, Beer Steins, Antique Radios, Coca-Cola, Western Primitives, MORE! 217-781-4131 www.strebeckauc tions.com

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Fri & Sat 8 – noon 664 Veterans Parkway (next to car wash & veterans park) mens winter clothing, womens clothing, Carhartt, Walls, Wrangler, Levi brands, Holiday decorations, books, movies, tools, generator & misc. items

Friday, 9-4 & Saturday, 9-12 1123 N. Dement Camping gear, kids toys, clothes for entire family and misc. items.

Thrus & Fri 8 - 4 Saturday 8 - 12 310 Marclare St. NB-adult clothes, toys, games, tapes, books, magazines, shoes, purses, TV, cameras vacuum, home/holiday décor, life jackets, kids picnic table Thurs. & Fri. 9-4 1827 &1907 W. 4th Street Moving Sale Lots of half price items!

Thurs. - Sat. 8-3 534 Palmyra Rd. Jr. & mens, jewelry, home décor, coffee table, Halloween, Christmas, PSP, DVD's, pet carrier, garden items, tools & much more!

LYNDON GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. - Monday 8-5 202 7th Ave. W. Lyndon, IL MOVING SALE (1 block from Historical Lyndon Bridge)

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

Saturday 8-2 103 8th Ave. Household clearance, antiques, furniture, appliances, dishes, tools & misc.

702 Avenue B, Friday 9-5 & Saturday 9-1 LARGE SALE DVD's, Tools, power air tools, chain saw, power washers, end tables, Tapan electric glass-top stove, Christmas lights, household appliances, kitchenware, recliner & lawn chairs.

Saturday only, 7am to Noon 28010 Fulfs Road (North of Sterling, corner of Fulfs Rd and Route 40) Multi-family garage sale: steel office desk, several comforters; 2 HomeProm coming/ dresses (size 10 and 12); lots of miscellaneous.

Friday 8-2:30 Alley of 202 4th Ave. Lots of dishes, home décor, books, sewing patterns, 8x10 canvas & acrylic paints, picture frames, child's battery operated car, men's clothes sz.

M, ladies sz. XL, trunk w/ drawers, antique doll crib, tool shop drill w/charger, tools.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

Friday 8-4 1901 E. 41st St. (Snavley Subd.)

New Kenmore washer & (elect) dryer, riding lawn mower, lg. stainless steel grill, household items & decor.

Name brand girls Jr. clothing.

Friday, 8-1 & Saturday, 7:30-2 1709 Ave. D Clothes, collectibles, bike, some antiques, household items and misc.

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

APPLIANCES

710

Amana gas stove, like new black, cond. $180. 815284-2433.

Crosley Upright Freezer, exc. cond. $50 815-437-2510 Free standing air conditioner $100 815-288-6200

FOOD PRODUCE

750

Fairhaven Fruit Farm Fresh picked apples: Gens Best, Gala, Silken, Stella, and our Baker's mix. Local Honey, Caramel, Jams, Dried sweetened Cranberries, Apple Cider. ½ Pecks to Bushels Thurs.-Sat. 9am5pm, Sun. 12-5 Closed Mon-Wed 815-499-1856 UPPER DAM PRODUCE Beautiful Tomatoes You Pick $22 Per Bushel 815-716-3004 815-441-0518

FURNITURE

755

Antique Wooden Chair, Rocking exc. cond., $100 815-437-2510

NEW TODAY Armoire Dresser w/ mirror, & night stand $100 815437-2510 King Platform complete, Bed, dark wood, $350 Call 815-499-1061 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 New & used furniture & all size beds wholesale Washer, dryer, recliner, sofa, refrig., table/ dresser, chairs, stoves.

815-718-4385 XLong Twin Bed, frame & metal white wrought iron head board, w/ XL TempurpedicCloud Supreme Mattress $500 815-6256623

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 2 Male Kittens need good indoor home.

Can send pictures.

815-590-7625

Free Kittens, litters box trained, can send pictures.

Call 815-590-3242 Hemingway Kitten, female, 9 wks, yellow & white.

Looking for a loving home. Call 815499-8646 Wanted: Tea Cup size F Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

Need to place an ad?

Call us 625-3600 284-2222

Sauk Valley Media Telegraph 3200 E. Lincolnway 815-625-3600 ext. 5301 113 S. Peoria Sterling, IL 61081 Dixon, IL 61021

Amboy

S. Washington, Davis, Prospect, W. Clark, W. Main

Route 3218

3206

Customers 88

70

For motor route availability call David Sheets 815-625-3600 ext. 5311

AgPerspective, Inc. is a commodities risk management firm located in Dixon, IL. We are seeking a Crop Insurance Underwriter/Office Support Assistant. The position will require excellent administrative skills, advanced MS Office capabilities, and an orientation towards client services.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing, ethical, and energetic company. Our goal at AgPerspective is to provide our employees with an excellent working environment in which they can excel and find professional satisfaction.

The following are characteristics of the ideal candidate: • Associates Degree or higher in a business related field • Proficient with MS Office suite emphasis on Excel • Excellent Communication skills • Passion for Agriculture • Highly Analytical i.e. attention to detail • Ability to work with a team • Ability to work under pressure of deadlines • Desire to work for a family owned company • Self-motivated & energetic

Resumes must be sent to: resume@agperspective.com

SM-ST07758-0901

Gas - push lawn mower $35 815677-0896 John Deere LT 160, automatic, 2 new back tires, 38” deck. $675/obo.

815-441-3552.

LAWN & GARDEN

781

Solar greenhouse 8'x15', paid $4200, asking $800. Call 815-762-9964.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT Barbell Weights, cond., $25 437-2510

785 & exc.

815-

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.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

White gas or Tan electric stove $150 each /obo. Both in really good shape.

815-652-9434

Streets

779

Adult neutered loving cat, needs loving indoor 815-440home, 1780

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

N. Jones, N. Metcalf, N. East, Joe Dr., W. Bacon

LAWN MOWERS

WANT TO BUY 795

GE washer & dryer in great cond. $300 Call 815-631-5575

Amboy

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!

5, 8wk. adorable sweet kittens.

Need loving indoor homes. Vet checked; Healthy & Litter trained.

Call 815-595-4260 or 815-440-2467

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS Towns

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950

12” Trailer wheel.

Like new. 4 lug. $20. 815-732-1492

NEW TODAY 17, 4x2ft hanging ceiling lights and replacement bulbs. $30/each if you buy all or $40/each.

779-245-7006 82” plaid couch & matching chair. $100. 815-537-2579 Card table. $20 815-732-1492 Chapel Hill Lot No. 738 Section V, graves 1 & 2 $1,500 + transfer 815-499-0972 Leave Message Drafting Table, drafting machine $60 815-284-2374 Men's Harley leather jacket, sz.

3X, like new. $300 815-284-1984.

New Iowa Hawk Eye stadium hooded jacket XXL $75 815-288-5636 Newer 13” cable ready TV, $20.

815-732-1492 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 Sturdy antique porch swing $35 815-677-0896 Sunquest Pro 26 RST w/ face tanner, $75/obo 815535-3835 Transport chair; like new $50 815288-5636 Treadmill $50; Recumbent Bike $75; Antique ¾ bed $300; 815-2848321 Two lots at Oak Knowel West side, South side as you drive in S. Side. $1150 Buyer pays closing costs.

815-625-0865 Used 500 gal.

Diesel tank w/ elect. Pump. $500 815-626-2712 Whirlpool 10K BTU air conditioner, $25 815-6770896

Thursday, September 1, 2016

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Asphalt Fritz Asphalt Sealing

Commercial – Residential Shawn Von Holten 815-499-2940 **FRANKLIN** MAINTENANCE •Pothole Repair •Hot Pour •Crack Filling •Seal Coating •Line Striping Bonded-Insured 815-284-6806

T & M PAVING

*Asphalt paving & Patch work * Seal Coating *Skid loader/ Dump Truck Work (Concrete Removal, Dirt and Gravel Hauling) Call for free, no obligation estimates 815-499-7195 Locally owned And Operated.

Over 25 Years Asphalt Exp. Fully Insured

Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026

Concrete Workz Sidewalks • Steps Driveways • Patios Floors Exposed & stamped concrete Poured walls/ retaining walls Skidloader work & Hauling *Free Estimates *Insured 815-441-6126 All Types of Concrete Work ➩SIMON MASONARY➩ Brick, Block & Stone Work, Griding & Truckpointing New & Repair NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Chimneys & Foundations Bonded and Ins. ★Free Est.★ Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1

Cleaning Service

Handyman JB SERVICES •Power Washing •Gutter Cleaning •Deck & Yard Maintenance •Painting & Remodeling •Floor Installation & Maintenance •Siding Installation Anything Odd Jobs ★Free Estimates★ 815-440-1280 Ask for John LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Rototilling •Leaf & Gutter clean up •House clean up •Dirt, gravel, rock mulch & sand •Pressure Washing •River and Creek banks •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

Summer

is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or Re/Roof, or Reside your home!

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

Furniture Refinished Furniture Restoration Strip, Refinish, Repair Re-glue, Touch-ups Anselmo's Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Roofing

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Roofing/Siding

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Serving the Sauk Valley Area for over 15 years.

•Garages •Additions •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Gutters •Interior/Exterior •New Construction & Re-Construction Residential, Industrial, Commercial •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Storage

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

Power Washing

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

Remodeling

STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 OUTSIDE STORAGE NOW AVAILABLE No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

Serving the Sauk Valley Areas for over 15 years •On the Job Manufactured • Expert Installation •Competitive prices •Best Quality Materials, Guaranteed •5” and 6” Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

A&M TREE SERVICES

------------Dump Truck & Loader Work

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677 ✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674 Cole's Complete Tree Service Tree Trimming Stump Removal Licensed and Insured *Free Estimates* 25HR Emergency Service Will meet or beat any written tree estimates.

Call 815-718-2997 Now accepting credit/debit cards Donnie Cole colestree service@outlook.com

TV Repair

TELEVISION

FARM LAND FOR SALE

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Stump Removal • Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

CLP STUMP GRINDING

“Like it was never there”

•Stump Removal •Clean up Service Get and Estimate Today!

Cover Lee, Ogle, Whiteside & Carroll 815-761-8068 DALE COLLIN STUMP GRINDING 815-564-7892 Insured FREE Estimates Clean Up Available All stumps ground out 8-10 inches below ground.

• Lawn Mowing & Rototilling 20 Yrs. Experience

805

200 Acres +/196 +/- Tillable.

Quality soils.

Whiteside County/ Jordan Township. $9,000/ acre.

Available for 2017 Crop Year.

John Rich & Co. Real Estate Since 1965 815-284-2398

815

Cash-Rent land for 2017 & beyond.

Paying top dollar.

Please send replies to Box #:1346 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

FARM EQUIPMENT

2003 Kubota Diesel BX22 (4WD) w/ bucket, mower, & backhoe, $8000 815-499-8622 X-treme scooter.

500watt motor scooter, Max 300Ibs., Red & white. $600. Call 815-499-3722

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

Water Softeners

1987 Toyota Camry LE, 5 dr. wagon, 135k mi., runs great, exc. cond., $4500 815-7347274 1998 Chevy Corvette Coupe, 74k mi., AT, highly optioned, $15,500 815-625-2915

Repairr on all makes & models Servicce Call Special $19.95!

Over 30 years of experience

Windows

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

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Read to see why so many local folks like you are choosing Majeski Motors.

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!

855

1950 Minneapolis Moline ZA. Runs great, Mechanically sound. All there.

Needs paint. Great tractor project $1,750.

815-379-2541 or 815-718-5354 2002 Grain Cart, 1800 Killbros.

Scale & Tarp incl.

Exc. cond. $17,000 /obo 815-541-6911

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $42!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

The Softener Man

FRIENDLY!

For Sale 3 Pygmy Goats 2 female, 1 male multi-colors 815973-5690

IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

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CLARK'S

Clock/Watch Repair

70 ft.

815-323-1622

Painting PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Tree Service

Sauk Valley Media • B11

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Dumpster Rental

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1998 Chevy Lumina, 174K mi. 6cyl.

Exc. cond. Very dependable. $1700 obo. 815-973-3455

MY NEW ESCAPE!!

By Lisa Bell from Rock Falls, IL

This is my 2nd new car from Majeski’s and I couldn’t be happier! Brent was great to work with, and got me in the car I wanted while still keeping me close to budget. Thanks again!!

2002 Ford Taurus many new parts, good gas mileage, $2300/obo 815718-0144

NEW TODAY 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, 87K miles, clean! $6,000 815-2885928 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, high mi.

Runs good. 4 new tires. Good work car. $1800. 815772-4963 or 815499-1428 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 113K miles, $5,000 815-7185941 2006 Toyota Corolla, High mi. needs some work. Sound system inc. $1,250 815-631-6338 2007 Lexus GS350 Sedan w/ low mi., exc. cond. $18,900 Call (815)499-7445 or (815)973-5677 2012 Chevy Traverse LT. Pearl.

Loaded, 3 rows, heated leather seats, new tires.

77,000 mi. . $22,000. Call 815-973-2267 Caddy DeVille only 62K mi. loaded. All work perfect. Exc. cond.

Must see. $4900.

815-994-1614.

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Dan Danreiter was great, he seemed to know exactly what we were looking for, and got a in our new car within a shor t period of time. Awesome job, Thank YOU!

S.U.V.S

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909

2001 Mercedes ML320,132k mi.

AWD, hitch, reliable. $5,600 Call 815-312-0037

OPEN: 8:30-7Monday-Thursday

NEW TODAY 2006 Ford Expedition XLT White, 4WD, 87k. $7,450. Call 815-499-0199

8:30-6 Friday|8:30-4Saturday

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TRUCKS

'90 Starcraft, 50 merc.

Must hp See!! $2,500 obo 815-677-3725

2000 Chevy S-10 Pick Up 2wd, ext. cab, 115k mi., AT, remote start $5500 815-625-2915

1988 ProCraft 1780V, fish & ski, pristine cond., many extras, $8400/obo 815-946-2311

2010 Ford F150 XLT reg. cab 4x4.

5.4L V8. Red w/ gray & tan interior.

Tow pkg., H.D. susp. 100K mi.

Runs & looks good! $15,500. One owner. 815-625-1606.

PARTS & ACC.

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4 post car lift, (8,000lb. cap.) w/ sliding hyd. center jack (3500lb. cap). $2200. Call 815441-3594.

Bed topper, black, fits short bed pick up.

Very good cond. New $1400, asking $800/obo.

815-718-4849 or 815-718-3533.

935

1986 Harley FXST C model, considered vintage bike.

Apes, 2� shot guns, maxed out chrome. Must see to appreciate! $6,000/ obo. 815625-4943.

945

'05 Class C Four Chateau. winds 32ft.

Ford V10/E450. $29,500 815-732-6751 2005 Prowler, 25', 1 slide-out, rear kitchen, air & heat, full awning. $7500 815-973-0048 2012 Cargo Trailer, 4'x6', ramp rear door, 13� tires-less 300 mi., than $1500/obo 815625-6623

AUTOS WANTED

1992 Yamaha motorcycle, 10,255 mi Silent Thunder XV 1100. One owner.

As is (been in storage). Call 815-5353663 after 5pm.

960

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

CASH 4-CARS

We are licensed & insured to buy vehicles. Running or non running, scrap, Ect. 7 days a week.

All Calls Answered!

1999 H-D Heritage softail classic (FLSTC), 13K mi., new battery, like new tires & tubes, many extras, excellent cond. $6,900 obo 815-440-7688

Draw

readers to your ad with Borders or Reverse Type!

Get your ad noticed!

CALL

625-3600 OR 284-2222

To place your SELL AD TODAY!

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Two, A1 Trail Bikes 2000 Yamaha TTR125. $1,100 1977 Honda CT125 $800 815-564-7479 Dixon 936

2007 Club Car President's electric golf cart w/ lift, mag wheels, back seat, radio, lights, brand new batteries, $4000 815-716-0457

Lund 1650 Renegade, 70hp Johnson motor w/trim & Minn Kota tilt. power drive trolling motor, depth finder, live well. Yacht Club trailer. $3800.

815-718-5703.

TRAILERS/RVS

930

You bring the parts & I will put your brake pads on for free. Call 779-8611086 or Rafael Figueroa on Facebook.

A.T.V.S

1988 Sea Nymph, 20HP Mercury Motor Live well.

New wood & carpet.Boat trailer, pedestal seat, Aerator pump, bilge pump. $2,500 obo.

815-440-6446 1989 Ski Brendella 351 Ford 240hp, 105 original hrs., cover, mooring trailer w/new tires. $8,000.

Asking 815-284-1984

925

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Sudoku!

Answer on B

Thursday, September 1, 2016

CELEBRITY CIPHER

by Luis Campos

Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: Z equals P

“IP EGTWX GMXTSYHKXGSM XS XLOLJGWGSM ... VDW VSTRGMN VGXF Y D J G Y O P M K F, V G X F F G W G M K T LY G C O P S Z L M , K T L D X G J L I G M Y. � - - I D Y K F L M D I G K R Previous Solution: “When I read the (‘Twin Peaks’) script, I was like, hello, woman in a box! I had to explore that to the end.� -- Sherilyn Fenn (c) 2016 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick

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Astrograph If you stay focused on what’s important to you, you won’t be disappointed.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Opportunity is within your reach. Don’t risk missing out because someone is being needy or trying to make you feel guilty. Call the shots and take responsibility for your success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Try to understand what the people close to you are experiencing.

Tolerance and understanding will be necessary if you want to avoid drama. Focus on selfimprovement, not on changing others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Put your heart and soul into whatever project you take on.

A creative approach will show any competition that you are not one to mess with. Do your own thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Deception and disillusionment will set in if you are gullible and you believe everything you hear.

Don’t worry about what others do or say. Take pride in yourself and put your best foot forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Keep your emotions out of any financial, legal or medical decision that you have to make. Look beyond what’s being offered and try to introduce something you discover while doing your research.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Socializing with peers will be informative. You’ll pick up interesting ideas that will play a role in some of your own plans. Collaborate and see where it takes you.

Don’t commit to something too quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Find a way to cut corners and free up some cash. Use your keen awareness to seek out alternative ways to make your money grow. Romance is on the rise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Emotional mishaps can be expected if you aren’t precise.

False information and empty promises are apparent, and must be dealt with tactfully.

Focus on self-improvement, not on changing others.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- It won’t be good enough to express your ideas; you must be prepared to take action as well. Criticism will result if you show hesitation or lack consistency.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Look at change as an opportunity. Adjusting to what’s happening around you will allow you to see the positive aspects of the situation and take advantage of the benefits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Concentrate on learning, staying informed and making plans with friends and family. A day trip will lead to an unusual encounter with someone offering a deal that’s too good to refuse.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An important relationship will help you achieve your goals.

The support you receive and the ideas that spring from discussions you have will set you on a fruitful course.

Š2016 UFS