Tel 2016 09 19

Your source for community news and sports 7 days a week.

ROCKETS’ RUNNER RACES TO A WIN IN WALNUT CROSS COUNTRY INVITE, B1

Artists fill the streets MORRISON, A3

TELEGRAPH

Monday, September 19, 2016 n SERVING DIXON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1851

OPIOID CRISIS | THE POLITICS OF PAIN

Sugar-coating the pill Prescription painkiller makers spend a lot of capital in our nation’s capitals, and that has some critics accusing them of being addicted to the status quo

By The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity

The makers of prescription painkillers have adopted a 50-state strategy that includes hundreds of lobbyists and millions in campaign contributions to help kill or weaken measures aimed at stemming the tide of prescription opioids, the drugs at the heart of a crisis that has cost 165,000 Americans their lives and pushed countless more to crippling addiction.

The drugmakers vow they’re combating the addiction epidemic, but The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity found that they often employ a statehouse playbook of delay and defend that includes funding advocacy groups that use the veneer of independence to fight limits on their drugs, such as OxyContin, Vicodin and fentanyl, the narcotic linked to Prince’s death.

PAIN continued on A104

In Illinois

Candidates for state and federal office have received nearly $3 million in contributions from the makers of prescription painkillers since 2006. Turn to Page A10 to read more.

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

LEE COUNTY

They hope people will lend a hand to salute veterans

Prairie home companions

Park commission won’t say ‘mission accomplished’ yet; it still has big plans

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

DIXON – From dressing mannequins with real service uniforms to picking the right color of paint from a list of more than 300 military shades, no detail is too small at the Veterans Memorial Park.

The park commission has brought in and maintained more than a dozen military artifacts at the park during the past 15 years, and the group is soldiering on to raise funds for general upkeep and future expansion.

SALUTE continued on A54

STERLING: NEW BUSINESS Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Artist and Nachusa Grasslands volunteer Heather Baker of Rochelle talks to visitors Saturday as she sells some prints during Autumn on the Prairie. The Nachusa Grasslands, home to one of the most diverse ecosystems of its kind, rolled out the welcome mat for visitors during the free, annual event, and there was plenty to do at the 4,000-acre preserve near Franklin Grove. There were educational exhibits, butterfly and prairie plant exploration hikes, rides through the prairie, guided tours, artist and craft booths, a children’s tent, a live raptor display, and plenty of chances to check out the bison. Go to nachusagrasslands.org for more information on Nachusa Grasslands.

RIGHT: While waiting for their turn to see the bison Saturday, Aubrey, 9, and Andrea Vickers of Rock Falls look over some crafts.

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

BELOW: A cloud-dappled sky and temperatures in the upper 70s Saturday provided a perfect backdrop for hikers who made their way along meandering paths at Nachusa Grasslands.

John French and Michelle Francque-Burns will open Smoked on 3rd BBQ Bistro & Catering in the former Martin’s Steak and Spirits building in downtown Sterling.

Where there’s smoke, there’s opportunity Couple moves in where former restaurant owners pulled up steaks

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

STERLING – Life has a way of coming full circle – just ask the owners of Smoked on 3rd BBQ Bistro & Catering.

John French and Michelle Francque-Burns grew up in the Sauk Valley. They got to know each other when both were working at The Underground. Both would both continue to work in the food industry, but their lives would take different paths.

SMOKE continued on A54

$1.00

TODAY’S EDITION: 20 PAGES 2 SECTIONS VOL. 166 ISSUE 98

INDEX

ABBY.................... A7 COMICS................ A8 CROSSWORD.....B10

LIFESTYLE............ A7 LOTTERY.............. A2 MORRISON........... A3

OBITUARIES......... A4 OPINION............... A6 POLICE................. A2

Today’s weather High 86. Low 62.

More on A3.

TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PAPER, CALL 815-284-2224

Need work?

Check out your classifieds, B6.

A2 • Telegraph

www.saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

CRIME

ON THE ROAD

Imitation guns; real danger

State: Keep your bumpers away from bumper crops

Some guns used in crimes aren’t deadly, but they could be – to the criminal The Associated Press

Whether they shoot BBs, pellets, paintballs or nothing at all, imitation guns can be indistinguishable from the real thing – it’s one reason why some criminals gravitate toward them. Plus they’re cheap and easy to get.

As Ohio authorities investigate the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy who officers said pulled a realistic-looking BB gun from his waistband, law enforcement agencies are grappling with the use of fake guns to commit very real crimes. “If I can’t go get a real gun, it’s easier for me to waltz into Walmart or whatever store sells these things and go get a replica. Because if I go to a store to hold it up, the guy behind the counter isn’t going to know it’s not real,� said Geoffrey Alpert, a criminal justice professor at the University of South Carolina.

While the federal government does not track criminals’ use of toy or replica guns, some individual police departments say they’ve noticed an uptick.

In Edmonton, Canada, police said imitation guns were involved in 1,598 incidents in 2015 – up 38 percent from a year earlier.

In Arlington, Texas, suspects are increasingly using lookalike guns.

Arlington police Lt. Christopher Cook said that between March and August, nearly 20 percent of the weapons seized by police after they were

AP

Can you spot the difference? A semi-automatic handgun, left, is seen next to a Powerline 340 BB gun, right, similar to a BB gun authorities say a teenager carried when he was shot and wounded by a Baltimore police officer. used in crimes turned out called for an independent of a 13-year-old New York investigation, saying the City boy. to be lookalikes. “It’s horrible, it’s horSo far, police haven’t family believes the boy’s had to use deadly force. involvement in an armed rible, when these kids are But Cook said that could robbery would be “out of displaying these firearms character� and the police and a life is lost, and after change in an instant. “There’s no training in version of events “might the fact it turns out it’s not real,� said Allentown, the world that we know not be true.�

The use of replica guns Pennsylvania, police of where an officer can readily distinguish a real in crime has long vexed Capt. Richard London.

But he added it can be gun from a fake gun,� he law enforcement.

In the late 1980s, after nearly impossible to tell said. “That’s not realistic, because officers have to a rash of high-profile an imitation gun from a make split-second deci- police shootings of sus- firearm that shoots real sions to ascertain wheth- pects carrying toy or bullets. “It’s human nature to lookalike guns, Congress er it’s a firearm or not.�

A lookalike weapon is at authorized a study that defend yourself in the the center of last week’s found thousands of rob- face of that,� he said.

At least 12 states, along fatal police shooting of beries and assaults to Tyre King in Columbus, have been committed with Washington, D.C., with imitation weapons and Puerto Rico, have Ohio.

An officer responding between 1985 and 1989. laws restricting the sale to a report of a $10 armed The study also identi- or use of imitation firerobbery shot the teen after fied more than 250 cases arms, according to the he pulled out a BB gun in which an officer used National Conference of that looked “practically force – deadly or other- State Legislatures, while identical� to the weapon wise – on a suspect bran- many cities and towns that police officers use, dishing an imitation gun. have their own ordinancMore recently, Associ- es on lookalike guns.

Columbus police said.

Federal law requires A 19-year-old who said ated Press research found he was the boy’s friend at least 25 deaths involv- imitation guns to have told a newspaper that ing lookalike guns mis- orange plugs in the barrel Tyre had a real-looking taken by police for actual to distinguish them from BB gun, was out to rob firearms across the coun- real firearms, but the tips someone and ran from try in the past 2 decades, are easily removed and police. But an attorney dating to the 1994 slaying experts question their for Tyre’s family has by a housing police officer effectiveness.

BLOOMINGTON (AP) – Three state agencies are teaming up to keep drivers and farmers safe on central Illinois roads during harvest season.

The Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police will promote a program called “Caution, Slow Down, Share the Road,� which encourages rural road safety.

Bart Bittner, a farmer east of Bloomington, advises drivers not to drive directly behind farm equipment because farmers won’t be able to see them. “These vehicles are large and slow moving,�

Bittner said. “They are designed to operate safely at 25 to 26 miles per hour.�

Bittner said that farmers should also fulfill their responsibilities

to promote safety on the roads. Combines should have flashing amber lights and equipment should have an emblem on the back to warn drivers that they’re slow-moving vehicles.

Side lights should also be operating so other motorists know the width of the equipment before trying to pass.

Bittner added that farmers should pull to the right when they can to let other vehicles pass.

Transportation department data show nearly 250 crashes involving farm equipment occurred in Illinois in 2014. Five people died and nearly 60 were injured. “When it’s between a car and a combine, the car never wins,� said Peggy Romba, program manager for the Bloomington-based Illinois Farm Bureau.

ILLINOIS

Man sentenced for threatening cop with emojis on Facebook PEORIA (AP) – A Peoria man found guilty of threatening a police officer based on the emojis he included in a Facebook post has been sentenced to more than 2 years of probation.

Brian C. Tyler, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted aggravated intimidation and was sentenced Thursday.

The (Peoria) Journal Star reports that Tyler posted the Facebook

message after the officer kicked him off another person’s property in May. Tyler took a selfie while making a vulgar gesture toward the officer, who can be seen in the background. The message includes an expletive along with emojis depicting a police officer, a handgun and a bomb.

Prosecutors said the message was taken as a threat against the officer, who has since retired.

suspended license; released on bond and given notice to appear in court.

Devin M. Mulvain, 19, of Davis; 6:02 a.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of North Rock City Road; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving under the influence; released on bond and given notice to appear in court.

Jacob Peters, 31, of Leaf River; Saturday; Ogle County warrant – failure to appear; released on bond.

Kevin Nelson, 34, of Davis

Junction; Saturday; leaving the scene of an accident; released on bond and given notice to appear in court.

Francisco M. Johnson-El, 31, of Chicago; Saturday; unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle and obstructing justice; taken to Ogle County Jail.

COMMUNITY WATCH Were we in

ERROR? Getting it right We care about accuracy, and we want to correct errors promptly.

Please call mistakes to our attention at 815-2842222 or 815-625-3600, ext. 5501 or 5502.

Correction There are none today.

POLICE Sterling Police Nancy C. Weidel, 77, of Rock Falls; 2:21 p.m. Friday at East Lincolnway and Woodlawn Road; failure to yield exiting a private driveway; state citation issued.

William D. Freil, 30, of Sterling; 11:19 a.m. Friday at First Avenue Bridge; failure to reduce speed to avoid an

accident; state citation issued.

Ellen F. Lassiter, 41, of Sterling; 8:52 a.m. Friday at First Avenue Bridge; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; state citation issued.

Nimrod D. Hilliard, 30, of Sterling; 9:31 p.m. Friday at East Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue; no insurance; state citation issued.

Curt J. House, 55, of Sterling; 11:01 a.m. Saturday at East Second Street and Fourth Avenue; failure to yield at an alleyway; state citation issued.

Matthew J. Walls, 43, of Rock Falls; 8:14 p.m. Saturday at 11th Street and Long Court; disobeying stop sign; state citation issued.

Ericha Olalde Jr., 22, of Sterling; 10:03 p.m. Saturday at East Third Street and Second Avenue; operating uninsured vehicle; state citation issued.

Dixon Police

Raymond Green Jr., 36, of

Dixon; 3 a.m. Saturday in the 700 block of North Brinton Avenue; domestic battery; taken to Lee County Jail.

Aaron Crain, 22, of Sterling; 12:45 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Commercial Alley; Lee County warrant – failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.

State Police

Jacob D. Harris, 24, of Rock Falls; 2:45 p.m. Thursday on Interstate 39 in Ogle County; driving with suspended license, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; released on individual bond.

Jody L. Carpenter, 23, of Nashville, Tennessee; 6:08 p.m. Friday at Willow Creek southbound rest area in Lee County; driving under the influence and illegal transportation of alcohol; released on individual bond.

Sergio N. Armenta-Reyes, 26, of Rockford; 10:45 p.m.

Saturday northbound on Interstate 39 in Ogle County;

speeding, driving with suspended license and Ogle County warrant – failure to appear (driving while license suspended); taken to Ogle County Jail.

Isaiah G. Curiel, 19, of Chicago; 2:57 a.m. Sunday at Illinois 251 and Holcomb Road in Ogle County; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor, and no insurance; released on individual bond.

Ogle County Sheriff

John M. Leddy Jr., 23, of Mount Morris; 4 p.m. Friday; Winnebago County warrant – failure to appear; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Keith Mullen, 33, of Mount Morris; Friday; no seat belt; released on bond and given notice to appear in court.

Nicholas Hollis, 32, of Forreston; Friday; domestic battery; given notice to appear in court.

Curt Ortmann, 24 of Dixon; Friday; driving with

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Mia Near, Doug Farster, Matthew Martin, Lauren Tornow, and Barbara Travis, all today.

For information on newspaper subscriptions, classified advertisements, display advertisements or billing please dial: 815-284-2222 Fax 815-625-9390 www.saukvalley.com

TELEGRAPH Founded in 1851 (USPS 158-860)

The B.F. Shaw Printing Co., 113-115 Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021

LOTTERY NUMBERS Saturday Pick Three-Midday: 9-4-9 Fireball: 8 Pick Three-Evening: 1-2-9 Fireball: 3 Pick Four-Midday: 1-3-1-3 Fireball: 1

Lucky Day Lotto Evening: 10-17-20-24-40

Pick Three-Evening: 6-4-0 Fireball: 5

Lotto: 9-22-33-44-48-51 Extra shot: 12

Pick Four-Midday: 5-4-5-2 Fireball: 3

POWERBALL

Pick Four-Evening: 7-2-4-6 Fireball: 7

9-19-51-55-62 Powerball: 14 Power Play: 4

Lucky Day Lotto Midday: 30-33-40-41-45

Pick Four-Evening: 0-6-8-8 Fireball: 7

Sunday

Lucky Day Lotto Midday: 7-10-19-42-45

Pick Three-Midday:

Lucky Day Lotto Evening: 12-17-36-40-42

0-0-7 Fireball: 9

Estimated Lotto

HOME BUYERS Homes are Moving Quickly!

SM-ST5331-0929

Don’t Miss Out on Another Deal. Call a Full Time, Professional Agent to Assist You with the Home Buying Process.

Eric Bird 815-973-6768 1688 Brandywine Lane, Dixon (815) 288-0998 ericbird2004@yahoo.com

jackpot: $6.75 million Estimated Mega Millions jackpot: $15 million Estimated Powerball jackpot: $40 million

Sterling Hearing Aid Center Inc.

815-626-3220

603 Freeport Rd., Sterling

 ­€ ‚ ƒ „

 �� ��

SM-

Ernest Appleyard........................................................Production Coordinator Sam R Fisher..................................................................................... Publisher Sheryl Gulbranson.............................................................Circulation Director Jennifer Heintzelman........................................................Advertising Director Randy Jacobs...........................................................................Press Foreman Jeff Rogers.............................................................................................. Editor

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Home delivery subscribers should know their carrier and keep his/her telephone number handy. Call your carrier if you are missed and he or she will bring a copy immediately. If you cannot reach your carrier call The Telegraph at (815) 284-2222 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 6:00 a.m. to noon Saturday. No service call accepted outside the above hours. Mail subscribers who fail to receive their paper regularly should notify The Telegraph office.

Advertisement and legal notices are accepted for publication with the understanding that the liability of The Telegraph for failure to publish the ad or notice or making an error in the content of the ad or notice is limited to the amount paid for the advertisement or notice.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Telegraph, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Periodicals postage paid at Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Published daily, Monday through Friday, except for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

By mail outside primary market area: Payable in advance - 13 weeks $72.75, 26 weeks $145.50, 52 weeks $ 291.00.

Mail subscriptions must be paid in advance.

Single copy $1.00/$2.00 Weekend.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES By carrier: Payable in advance 13 weeks $59.50, 26 weeks $114.40, 52 weeks $224.20.

By motor route: Payable in advance 13 weeks $62.75, 26 weeks $120.65, 52 weeks $236.45.

By mail in primary market area : Payable in advance - 13 weeks $72.75, 26 weeks $145.50, 52 weeks $291.00

This newspaper is a member of the Associated Press which is entitled to use for republication all news dispatches — local, state and national. All rights or republication of special writings are hereby reserved.

Member of National Newspaper Association; Inland Press Association; Illinois Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulation.

Monday, September 19, 2016

www.saukvalley.com

Telegraph • A3

MORRISON

Caught red-handed having fun

There were street artists, and then there were feet artists. When asked what influenced Emma Skinner, 10, of Rock Falls to paint her legs, she said, “’Cause I needed socks!” Emma was one of the artists who took part in Paint the Town. Artists, windows and Main Street alike all were privy to a coat of color during the annual event.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Jack Noble, 4, of New Lenox did his part to paint the town red Saturday in Morrison. Noble, who worked on a painting with grandfather Terry Noble of Morrison, was one of many who signed up to paint a 5-foot-by-5 foot square on the street in downtown Morrison during the annual Paint the Town. Entertainment accompanied the event, and the town also hosted the Harvest Hammer 5K, duathlon and color fun run Saturday. For the first time, the colorful weekend was capped off Sunday with breakfast, cooked up by the Morrison High School wrestling team, and more entertainment.

Evelynn Wiesch, left, and Tyler Renkes work on their painting Saturday.

Theresa Brandon of Morrison talks to a young man Saturday while painting a wall during Morrison’s Paint the Town.

Brandon went with a literature theme for her work of art. The theme for this year’s event was “Art Matters.”

Paint the Town? How about paint yourself? That’s what Niko Duarte, 1, of Whiting, Indiana, did during Paint the Town. Duarte took a break from using himself as a canvas to enjoy an ice cream cone.

GOING ON VACATION?

IN BRIEF

MORRISON – The Whiteside Forum will host a presentation on The Nature Conservancy and Nachusa Grasslands at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison.

Featured speaker Betty Higby will discuss the

Nature Conservancy, a worldwide conservation organization working to protect ecologically important lands and waters, and the Nachusa Grasslands, a 4,000-acre preserve near Franklin Grove. She’ll also answer questions about the significance of both.

All Whiteside Forum

All this rain we’ve been getting has gotten serious. If you lose power to your sump pump will you also lose everything in your basement? For serious sump pump protection buy a serious sump pump system.

events are free. Call Marc Adami at 815-772-4949 for more information.

Pizza orders will help single parents DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College is partnering with Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 415 Locust St., Sterling, to support SVCC’s Single Parent

NEW

SM-ST07655-0929

STERLING DIXON 625-3252 288-7915 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED...OR I WILL REDO THE JOB FOR FREE

– SVM Staff reports

Attend Our

For 2017:

“ALL ABOUT ALASKA” Seminars

Ways To Get To Alaska & The Yukon Things To Do & See In Alaska Weather & What To Wear

THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 22ND AT 6:30 PM

Combination Primary Pump and Backup System

• Combined primary and backup pump system • Primary pump - 3000 GPH at 10 ft.

• Backup pump - 2400 GPH at 10 ft.

• Automatically switches to battery power when AC fails • Primary pump Cast Iron/Stainless Steel construction • Designed for use with wet cell or maintenance free batteries • Two sets of dual float switches for added reliability • Pump run time is adjustable • Includes export terminals for connecting to a remote dialer, home security system or other device • Activates pump to exercise and extend pump life • 4 Year manufacturers warranty

Loveland Community House 513 W. 2nd St., Dixon, IL

Learn About Our Grand Alaska Tours!

June 19th, July 10th & July 24th

Travel with a Lindstom Travel host on a Holland America tour to visit more places of historic, scenic & cultural interest than any other tour.

If you plan to attend, RSVP to

800-824-3164 LINDSTROM TRAVEL

Precipitation

Solar Table

Yesterday..................................................0.00”

Sunset tonight..........................................7 p.m.

Sunrise tomorrow.....................................6:45 a.m.

Wed.

Thu.

Grandchildren: Rylan,

86/62°

84/62°

Sunny and warm

85/66°

Sunny and warm

83/67°

Sunny and warm

Cullen, Lena Jordan

Enjoying the special moments in life.

Fri.

3Breaking News 3Severe Weather 3School Closings 3Sports News & more!

Partly sunny. Warm

Carl & Anne Latchford

Stay Connected Wherever You Are!

5-Day Forecast

Tue.

Grandparents:

www.LindstromTravel.com • Rockford, IL

Sauk Valley Weather

Today

Keep in touch with the news of the Sauk Valley

Scholarship Fund.

From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 21, 10 percent of all purchases at Papa Murphy’s will go toward supporting the fund.

Single Parent Scholarships help single parents attending Sauk with the cost of tuition, books, and fees.

SM-ST5572-0921

Forum will focus on conservation

84/62°

Cloudy and warm

s txtAlerts

Sign up for FREE on saukvalley.com Brought to you by

A4 • Telegraph

www.saukvalley.com

OBITUARY

OBITUARIES

Rare form of dementia claims young star of ‘Sound of Music’ Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES – Charmian Carr will always be 16 going on 17 for fans of “The Sound of Music.” In the 1965 movie adaptation of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, she played the rebellious Liesl von Trapp, e l d e s t daughter of a privileged Charmian Austrian Carr clan of seven children living under the strictures of their militaristic father, played by Christopher Plummer.

In reality, Carr was an unknown 21-yearold performer from Los Angeles when executives at 20th Century Fox chose her for the movie. She was required to hold her own singing talents against those of Julie Andrews, who played Maria, the headstrong novitiate hired to be the family’s governess.

Carr died Saturday in Los Angeles of complications from a rare form of dementia, according to a statement from her family. She was 73.

Among the memorable songs Carr performed in the Oscarwinning movie was “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” an ode to the allure and thrill of teenage romance.

Years later, Carr revealed that she harbored a crush not on the actor who played Rolfe, her adolescent paramour, but on Plummer, who played her on-screen father.

“I had a huge crush on him,” the actress recalled in 2010 during an interview on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

“He was so perfect, and he spoke with this perfect British accent.”

Despite the global success of “The Sound of Music” and five Oscars, including best picture, Carr shunned Hollywood to focus on her family and a career in interior design.

Her only other screen credit was a 1966 TV movie, the offbeat Stephen Sondheim musical “Evening Primrose,” co-starring Anthony Perkins.

But the actress still maintained great affection for “The Sound of

Monday, September 19, 2016

Music,” participating in sing-along screenings at the Hollywood Bowl until 2012.

She also penned two books about her experience on the movie, “Forever Liesl” in 2000 and “Letters to Liesl” the following year.

“When people look at me and see Liesl, I believe they are looking into a mirror,” she wrote in the 2000 book.

“If the film has touched them in some way, it is because it represents the world as they want it to be. If it makes them feel love or happiness or hope, it is because they have these feelings inside them.”

Carr was born Charmian Anne Farnon in Chicago in 1942 and moved to Los Angeles with her family when she was 13. (At director Robert Wise’s suggestion, she later changed her last name.) Show business ran strong in her family: Her mother, Rita, was a vaudeville actress, while her father, Brian, was a musician and orchestra leader.

After leaving Hollywood, she married a dentist and had two children. Later in life, she launched her own interior design firm, Charmian Carr Design, which counted pop star Michael Jackson as a client.

Throughout her life, she stayed in contact with her on-screen siblings from “The Sound of Music.” She also enjoyed interacting with the movie’s fans at the sing-alongs and reminiscing about the movie.

She once recalled that her first scene on the lengthy shoot was when Liesl sneaks into the house late at night and attempts to sneak past a praying Maria.

She missed two cues in part, she said, because a thunderous sound effect prevented her from hearing her co-star.

She recalled that Wise was patient with her.

“Rather than make me feel like an amateur or that I was ruining the scene or upsetting the star, Bob Wise took the time to help me become an actress,” she wrote in “Forever Liesl.”

The actress, who was divorced, is survived by two daughters, Jennifer and Emily, four siblings and four grandchildren.

Mary H. Frey DIXON – Mary H. Frey, 88, of Dixon, died peacefully Sept. 16, 2016, surrounded by her children.

She was born July 29, 1928, in Dixon, the daughter of George and Julia (Sarvus) Muntean.

She married Jean L. (Bud) Frey in 1947.

Together they had 6 children: Mary Lynn, John, David, Randy, Laura, and Ronnie.

Mary attended Dixon schools and worked different jobs all of her life, starting with A&P Grocery Store, and retiring from Raynor Garage Doors.

She loved being with all of her grandkids.

Mary loved to bake and her pies were legendary. She also loved taking walks up her lane, bonfires, her music, and watching old movies.

She was always smiling.

Mary was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, and the Catholic Women’s Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dec. 2, 1999; three sons, John, David, and Randy Frey; two grandchildren, Jesse and Lee Allen Frey; two sisters Gladys Gabany and Julia Healy; and two brothers, Georgie Muntean and Louie Gabany.

Survivors include her three children, Mary Lynn (James) Davison, Laura (Jim) Schrock, and Ronnie (Peg) Frey, all of Dixon; 14 grandchildren Jeni (Monty) Smith, D.J. Emmert, Ryan (Jenny) Lavelle, Anna Davison, Tonya Davison Shaw, Seth (Jamie) Frey, Chance Frey, Erin (Matt) Herpstreith,

Matt Schrock, Megan Schrock, Aaron (Julie) Grimes, Eric (Jasmyn) Grimes, and Shane (Heather) Grimes; 15 great-grandchildren, Vince Smith, Spenser (Nolan Yocum) Smith, Mackenzie Shaw, Emery and Julian Lavelle, Vivienne Frey, Caleb and Austin Herpstreith, Mariah, Addie, Emma, Justis, Noah, Emily, and Liam Grimes; one great-great granddaughter, Nora Ashlyn Yocum; and many nieces and nephews.

May the angels watch over you until we are all together again.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Bernard Sehr officiating.

The burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon.

A memorial has been established. Funeral arrangements are being made by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows; and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.” – Audrey Hepburn

Robert Dale ‘Bob’ Cowley Jr. ARLINGTON, Wash. – Robert Dale “Bob” Cowley Jr. of Arlington passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.

He was born May 15, 1928, in Lyndon, to Robert and Mary Cowley.

Bob was a sergeant in the Army Air Forces from 1946 to 1949, serving in the 634th Aircraft Control Squadron as a teletype mechanic and equipment operator. After returning from the service, Bob and Dorothy were married Feb. 10, 1950, in Everett, Washington. They moved to Illinois, where Bob worked on a farm for 12 years. In 1962, they moved back to Washington with their four kids.

Bob worked for Nord Door in Everett, retiring in 1994. Bob loved his wife and family, woodworking, camping, bowling, and pitching

horseshoes. His loved ones will greatly miss him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Dorothy (Childs); son, Stan (Jean); and daughters, Sue (Ron) Tait, Debbie Argle, and Merrie (Scott) Wolf. He also is survived by his brothers, Jim and Lee Cowley; sisters, Mary Ann, Vella, Jane, Peggy, and Carol; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Bill and John; and a sister, Donna Jean.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Sept.

24 at Evergreen Funeral Home in Everett. A luncheon will be after the service in Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Evergreen Funeral Home in Everett is handling arrangements.

Arlene E. Miller STERLING – Arlene E. Miller, 87, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at CGH Medical Center.

Arlene was born July 7, 1929, in Sterling, the daughter of Edward and Johanna (Dirks) Neitzke.

She married Robert E. Miller on Dec. 24, 1950, in Sterling.

Arlene was a member of New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; one son, Douglas E. (JoLynn) Miller of Hewitt, WS; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by one son, Larry Robert Miller; two sisters, Aletha Kaufman and Loretta Hippen; and two brothers, Edward Neitzke and Alvin Neitzke.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at Schilling Funeral Home. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Phil Gronbach officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park.

A memorial has been established.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

chilling Funeral Home & Cremation “Our Family Serving Your Family”

John I. Schilling

SM-ST08271-0922

John Paul Schilling

702 1st Avenue, Sterling 815-626-1131 www.schillingfuneralhome.com FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

▼ Today’s visitation: Donald W. Krug Jr., 9-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. ▼ Today’s funerals: Charles L. Retherford Jr. of Rock Falls; 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Donald W. Krug Jr., 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

▼ Tuesday visitations: Esther Guzzardo of Freeport; 10-11 a.m. at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Mount Prospect.

Mary H. Frey of Dixon, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon. ▼ Tuesday funerals: Esther Guzzardo of Freeport; 11 a.m. at St. Raymond Catho-

lic Church in Mount Prospect.

Mary H. Frey of Dixon, 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon. ▼ Wednesday visitation Arlene E. Miller of Sterling, 10 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. ▼ Wednesday funeral Arlene E. Miller of Sterling,

11 a.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. ▼ Saturday funerals: Pamela K. Wasson-Brant of Rock Falls, 2 p.m. at St. Bride Episcopal Church in Oregon.

Robert Dale Cowley of Lyndon, 10 a.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home in Everett, Washington.

TELEVISION

It was a night of repeat performances at Emmy Awards ‘Veep,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ star of ‘Transparent’ take home more trophies LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Game of Thrones” conquered the Emmy kingdom Sunday, honored as top drama for the second consecutive year and becoming the most honored prime-time TV series ever on a night of surprises and sharp political jabs.

“Veep” repeated as best comedy series and its star, Julia-Louis Dreyfus, won a record-breaking sixth Emmy as best comedy actress. Jeffrey Tambor’s trophy as top comedy actor for “Transparent” also was his second.

But the top drama acting trophies were far from predictable: Rami Malek of “Mr. Robot” and Tati-

ana Maslany of “Orphan Black” were the winners, both overcoming heavyweight competition.

“Games of Thrones,” the fantasy saga based on George R.R. Martin’s novels, received a total of 12 awards Sunday and at last weekend’s technical arts ceremony for a cumulative 38, besting “Frasier” by one to claim most prime-time series awards ever.

The Emmys proved more adroit than the Oscars at recognizing and honoring diversity in Hollywood’s top ranks, with trophies going to minority actors and behind-the-scenes artists including writers Aziz

Ansari and Alan Yang of “Master of None.”

But Viola Davis of “How to Get Away with Murder” failed to repeat her 2015 best drama actress win, the first for a woman of color.

Julia-Louis Dreyfus’s victory gave her six best comedy wins – five for “Veep,” one for “The New Adventures of Old Christine” – and broke her tie with Candice Bergen and Mary Tyler Moore.

Maggie Smith was honored as best supporting actress in a drama series for the final season of “Downton Abbey.” It was her third win for playing the formidable dowager.

As became her custom, she didn’t attend the ceremony.

Ben Mendelsohn of “Bloodline” won as best

supporting drama actor and also was a no-show.

John Oliver captured the best variety talk series award for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” besting competitors including Jerry Seinfeld and host Jimmy Kimmel.

“The People v. O.J. Simpson,” which earned the second-highest number of nominations, converted five to trophies Sunday.

The dramatic retelling of the football star’s murder trial was honored as best limited series and writing, and earned awards for stars Courtney B. Vance, Sterling K. Brown and Sarah Paulson.

Regina King claimed the award for supporting actress in a limited series for “American Crime,” her second trophy for the program.

Louie Anderson was honored as best supporting actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of a loving but tough mom in “Baskets.”

“Saturday Night Live”

cast member Kate McKinnon won the trophy for best supporting actress in a comedy.

In loving memory

We’re your one-stop source offering professional designs, excellent print quality, fast turn-around times, friendly customer service and affordable pricing.

Blanche Josephsen Feb.-23-1923 – Sept. 17-2014

A dozen red roses, to say “I Love You” If God could grant me one last wish I’d ask to say “Goodbye”

Love, Diane

SM-ST4443-0919

Contact Kris Sands at 815-632-6470 ksands@saukvalley.com 3200 E. Lincolnway, Sterling

Monday, September 19, 2016

www.saukvalley.com

Telegraph • A5

ILLINOIS | EDUCATION

State toughens rules on kicking out students New law aims to keep more students in academic setting, improve communication between schools, parents SPRINGFIELD (AP) – the legislation.

Illinois schools are now Illinois lawmakers required to limit long- passed the bill with overterm suspensions and whelming support last expulsions under a new year. States have been law that also eliminates rethinking the zero-tolthe use of zeroerance poliOnline tolerance policies that gained cies used to prominence Senate Bill severely punish following the 100: http://bit. students for cermass shooting ly/1XFdSMu tain offenses. at Colorado’s The law that Columbine took effect last week is High School in 1999. designed to reduce the Colorado and North number of days students C a r o l i n a e l i m i n a t e d are pulled from class- zero-tolerance policies rooms and encourage in 2011. Florida passed a school administrators to law in 2009 that encouruse suspensions as a last aged schools to consider resort. alternative forms of disci“So it becomes a school pline instead of referring system that says, ‘What problem students to law can we do to keep this enforcement. student in an academic The new Illinois law setting?’” said Sen. Kim- requires schools suspendberly Lightford, a Chicago ing students more than 3 Democrat who sponsored days to do so only in cases

where they pose a threat to the school, and after all other disciplinary options – including counseling them or involving them in after-school programs – have been exhausted.

For longer suspensions, schools will be required to give students support services while they’re away and allow them to make up work they missed.

The law says schools also will need to explain their rationale for expelling someone.

“I think it’s going to allow some better communication between the parents and the teachers and the staff,” said Joe Burgess, superintendent of the Genoa Kingston School District.

Jennifer Gill, superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, said the

‘‘

It does put a burden on the school, however the spirit of the law is something we believe in and we’re going to follow it wholeheartedly.

’’

Jennifer Gill, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools

district has spent the last year training and informing teachers, security guards, nurses and other staff in preparation of the law. She said the state gave the schools no additional funding to implement changes the law requires.

“It does put a burden on the school, however the spirit of the law is something we believe in and we’re going to follow it wholeheartedly,” she said.

School suspensions have decreased the past 2 years, but there are still racial disparities, according to figures from the Illinois State Board of Education.

During the 2015 school year, more than 296,400 students were suspended, down from nearly 340,000 in 2014. Suspensions longer than 10 days also decreased, from nearly 1,200 in 2014 to just over 650 in 2015.

Students were sus-

pended for fighting, using drugs and having dangerous weapons, but most were placed in the “other” category, which the school board data doesn’t explain.

Black students are far more likely to be suspended than their peers, a trend that has persisted since 2009 when an Associated Press analysis found that more than half of all children suspended from Illinois public schools were black, even though they represented less than one-fifth of enrollment.

The percentage of black students being suspended has decreased only slight since 2009. They made up nearly 45 percent of the suspensions in 2014, and just over 47 percent in 2015.

Couple brings decades of experience to new restaurant SMOKE

CONTINUED FROM A1 t

“John decided to go to Naples, Florida,” Michelle said, “He told everyone he’d be back in the summer, but it turned out to be 31 years later.”

John, who had been a bouncer in Sterling, got a job in food services as soon as he got to Florida.

Hard work paid off, and he became manager of several chain sports bars.

He then became general manager of a hospitality group, and branched into catering and special events planning.

In the meantime, Michelle had worked in hospital food services, then spent time in Rockford, where she was raising her son Carson, and eventually opened her own restaurant, the Herb Garden.

Michelle also did sales and consulting work, helping out occasionally at Martin’s Steakhouse.

Little did she know, she would one day own the establishment.

Then 5 years ago, life took an unexpected turn. A sad development brought John back home.

“John’s dad died, and

we reconnected when he came home for the funeral,” Michelle said. “It had been so long, I didn’t even recognize him.”

John’s return sparked a romance, and the two eventually found themselves in a long-distance relationship.

“I went back and forth to Florida for a while because my son was finishing high school, and after he graduated, we all lived there for a while.”

Then one day, Michelle’s sister told her that Martin’s Steaks and Spirits was closing, and there was a great opportunity at the large, ornate restaurant on Third Street.

Michelle was intrigued, but they had just gotten settled in the Gulf Coast area.

“John always talked about opening his own business, but we were all finally in one place, had set up a home, and made good friends here,” Michelle said.

John and Michelle came to Sterling this past Christmas to see the building that had been sitting empty since June.

They kept their interest in Martin’s a secret, and

New business What: Smoked on 3rd BBQ Bistro & Catering Where: 14 E. Third St. in Sterling Owners: John French and Michelle Francque-Burns Opening: Fall Contact: 815-632-3773; smokedon3rd.com; facebook/smokedon3rd when a deal with another investor fell through, they made the decision in February to come back home.

As business partners, they are polar opposites – Michelle is high-energy and constantly mulling new ideas, while John is calm and pragmatic, with a laser focus.

“John is totally focused on opening, and I’m thinking about starting a Baconfest,” Michelle said with a laugh.

As is the case in their personal relationship, the differences are complementary, they say.

John’s vision for Smoked on 3rd is the culmination of everything he’s learned through more than 30 years in the business.

“I want the restaurant to be unique, with great food and great fun, at fair prices,” John said.

As the name indicates, barbecue will be featured prominently, but there

Group would like to add museum to veterans park SALUTE

CONTINUED FROM A1 t

The commission garnered about $1,100 Saturday during its annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser at the Dixon VFW, a welcome, but still small, sum in the park’s long-range plans.

“Every dollar counts; it truly does for whatever the need might be,” Commission Chairman Dave Lahey said.

Current needs include pouring a concrete pad to display a “Deuce and a Half” (2-and-a-half-ton) military cargo truck and fixing a broken fountain.

In the long term, the commission members hope to add a museum on the grounds and a parking lot for visitors.

Lahey said the museum has been on their radar for the past few years after the commission received a land donation connected to the park, and it’s looking to raise about $100,000.

Lahey said he wasn’t sure exactly how much money has been raised toward the museum so far, but he did know one thing: “We have a long

Want to help?

Call 815-288-1911 or go to honorourvets.org to donate or for more information on Veterans Memorial Park, 668 state Route 2.

Legacy stones can be purchased for $365, and the park will host a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Oct. 9. ways to go.”

Artifact upkeep is also a constant priority – and it’s more than just wanting to keep things in tiptop shape for visitors and veterans. The commission needs to make sure the park follows specific military display codes “to a tee,” Commissioner Keane Hudson said.

The park has received national recognition for the detail and care put into the displays, and is often cited as an example for other veteran memorial parks, Hudson said.

“We take a lot of pride in that,” he said.

The most recent acquisition is a 1967 military ambulance from the Vietnam War containing two mannequins, one of which is modeled after Lt. Col. Janis Nark, who served as a nurse in the same ambulance.

The mannequin is dressed in her service uniform, which she sent to the organization after being contacted by the

commission.

“There’s a lot of research involved with everything we do,” Hudson said. “We try to contact any and all who have been involved with the artifacts.”

Other features include the F-105 Thunderchief warbird jet, Cobra AH-1F fighter helicopter, M60 Main Battle Tank and a 150mm Howitzer cannon, which was the park’s first artifact.

The park operates solely on donations, with the bulk of funds coming from selling legacy stones that are embedded in the park.

The commission recently hit the mark of selling 1,000 stones, and the group will host a dedication ceremony for the latest batch at 2 p.m. Oct. 9 at the park.

“The park’s growth has been excellent; we want to grow even more, and it will,” Lahey said. “The community is full of support for our veterans and our armed forces.”

will be other specialties.

“We have a smoker inhouse, and there will be a focus on barbecue, but many other things will evolve from there,” John said.

They will incorporate some of the Gulf Coast into the menu, with seafood and specialty items like beach bread. Pasta will be another staple, some of it made with meat from the smoker.

They want to gradually introduce a variety of specialty drinks, and sponsor events to edu-

cate people about wine.

Michelle is a big backer of the farm-to-table approach, and the importance of supporting local producers and businesses.

The opening hasn’t happened as quickly as they had hoped, but the sheer size and layout of the building has necessitated changes.

“There are challenges because this is on several floors, and we will both be very hands-on in running it, so we are doing a lot of things to improve service,” John said.

They also are waiting on some equipment, but plan to have a fall opening. The restaurant will have a staff of 15 to 20, and the owners say they are excited about teaching young people the

business. Applications are available at info@ smokedon3rd.com or at the restaurant.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 12.

“We might have a limited opening to get the bugs out, but eventually we’ll be doing private parties and catering,” Michelle said. “When we open, we want to make sure people can’t wait to come back.”

John said he sees a resurgence in the Sauk Valley’s future.

“I’m very excited about what the riverfront is starting to look like in Rock Falls, and what Sterling Today is doing,” John said. “There is great food here already, so we know we have to make this something special.”

Opinion A6 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

WASHINGTON SPOTLIGHT

Presidential vote pivots on Buckeye State Trump surges in Ohio; what’s going on here?

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1966

From our archives: Shock at death of Percy’s daughter Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Telegraph on Sept.

19, 1966.

What we thought: 50 years ago

ticoats” the following evening. None of them proved to be anything more than stock treatments of familiar themes. the intended victim Flaming meteor The sole hour show was Chief Robert M. Daley spotted in area “Mission Impossible.” said he did not know.

It had the least amount Dixon police and the She simply may have of plot. And it resolved sheriff’s office Saturday been the first person Miss Valerie Percy night were swamped with that problem by filling the killer the extra time with a lesinquires about a flying llinois and the found, he son on applying stage object high in the sky nation were deeply said. makeup and with a demwhich appeared to be shocked Sunday The onstration of electronic an airplane afire to most when the news spread daughter of methods of breaking who called. of the death of Valerie Charles H. down the door of a bank Mrs. Jessie Taylor, Percy, the fine young Percy, 47, vault. matron at Lee County daughter of Mr. and one-time “Mission Impossible” Mrs. Charles H. Percy of Sen. Charles boy wonder Jail, said she first began is an organization of Percy Kenilworth. of business receiving the calls about secret agents for hire 8:15 p.m. from curiThe prominence of the 1919-2011 and now – but only for the good ous and excited area family gives this brutal Republican Percy was a side, of course. The head residents who had just crime more prominence Republican nominee candidate man, played by Steven “spotted a flaming object than usual. Charles H. for U.S. for the U.S. Hill, didn’t have much to in the sky falling rapidly Percy, the girl’s father, senaSenate from do, but he had on hand toward the earth.” is a candidate for U.S. tor, was Illinois 50 guest star Wally Cox Mrs. Taylor said she senator from Illinois. years ago beaten and when his playing a master safe checked with Dixon The young Percy girl’s stabbed daughter, cracker, Martin Landau, police who themselves life was brutally snuffed to death Valerie, playing a master of dishad already received a out by an intruder who in her bed 21, was guises, and Barbara Bain call from an anxious citimurdered. had broken into the early SunPercy went as a mistress diverting zen.

Percy home while the day mornon to defeat masculine attention at Police told Mrs. Taylor family were all asleep. ing while incumbent the right time. that they had checked Friends and political Sen. Paul the Percys with the local airport and It was also pretty conDouglas and opponents alike have and two serve three the Rockford airport and fusing, not to mention warm-heartedly sent other chilterms. were told the “flaming boring. ... messages of condolence dren slept object” was sighted high to the Charles Percy nearby.

Surveyor 2 launch in the sky and east of family, and this is the The sleeping children is set Tuesday American Way. included Valerie’s twin, Rockford.

A further check with CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. This terrible crime Sharon, and another sisChicago authorities (AP) – The National shocked everyone ter, Gail, 13. The Percys’ revealed a giant meteor Aeronautics and Space because it could happen two boys were away. ... had exploded over the Administration plans in any home in America, Percy’s wife, Loraine, Midwest, dropping Tuesday to launch Surand we all know this to discovered the killing fragments on Indiana, veyor 2 toward a soft be only too true. after hearing moans and Michigan and southern landing in the center of We are sure that the going to Valerie’s room Ontario, Canada. the moon’s visible face hearts of every decent, to investigate. to explore a potential God-fearing family in ‘Mission’ lacks The Percys’ bedroom manned landing spot.

Illinois go out to the door was closed. Asked plot, is boring An Atlas-Centaur rocket Charles Percy family how the mother could

By Cynthia Lowry is to boost the 2,204in their tragic hour of have heard sounds with AP TV-Radio Writer pound spacecraft skybereavement. the door closed, Daley NEW YORK (AP) – “Mis- ward during a 43-minsaid that in the quiet Seek clues sion Impossible” had ute favorable period of the night she would for its mission the job of starting at 6:46 a.m. in murder of have heard them. ... spiriting some nuclear (CDT). The three-legged, Percy’s daughter U.S. Sen. Paul Dougwarheads out of a dictacamera-carrying vehicle • Burglar theory ruled las, Democrat, abruptly torship in South America. is to cover the quarterout by police chief halted his campaign for And it took an extremely million-mile course in 63 hours, aiming for a KENILWORTH, Ill. (AP) re-election in November long Saturday evening and offered the Percys hour to accomplish the feathery touchdown in – Kenilworth’s police his condolences. He assignment. the Sinus Medii (Central chief said today all said he would resume The CBS program was Bay) Thursday night. indications are that the stumping only after one of three new shows The target is about 800 slayer of Valerie Percy bowing in over the week- miles east of the Ocean broke into her home for Percy does. ...

The slaying numbed end. The others were of Storms where Surveyno reason but “to harm or 1, America’s first lunar a member of the family.” residents of Kenilworth, NBC’s “T.H.E. Cat” on a community of fewer Friday and CBS’ Western soft-lander, touched Whether Valerie, a comedy “Pistols ’n’ Petdown in June. than 3,000.

21-year-old twin, was

I

Editorial Board Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Jeff Rogers Kathleen Schultz Peter Shaw t Editorials

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – In less than a week, Hillary Clinton went from a 7-point lead over rival Donald Trump to a 5-point deficit in this must-win battleground state, which has, by the way, voted for the election winner more often than any other state and has picked the president every time since 1964.

All that puzzled pollsters can say is that they are certain the back-and-forth numbers will continue until Nov. 8, when this seemingly endless, painful campaign will finally – really – be over.

Clinton has 54 offices in Ohio. Trump has 16. He has made 10 trips to Ohio and plans many more. So does she. If anything is certain, it’s that the contest here will be hard-fought and, ultimately, very close.

So what changed in the past few days in this conflicted state?

Hillary’s bout with pneumonia. Suddenly the Trump camp’s melodramatic innuendo about Clinton’s “frail” health, mental and otherwise, had legs. There was something wrong!

And in the throes of a feverish illness, which she tried unsuccessfully to hide, she called half of Trump’s supporters a “basket of deplorables” who have used Trump to validate their own racism, sexism and religious bigotry. Politics 101: Do not criticize the voters!

And her poll numbers headed downhill.

NEVER MIND THAT Trump, 70, who’d be the oldest person to become president, has been secretive about his health, with his campaign manager insisting he has a right to privacy – until he chose to go on his familiar stamping ground, a TV show.

Never mind that he hasn’t given any of his own money to the Trump Foundation since 2008 and used others’ charitable donations to it to buy himself presents, including a 6-foot portrait of himself, according to The Washington Post.

Never mind he once called voters stupid.

Never mind that he refuses to release his tax records, which might show few charitable donations, no paid taxes, and less income than he has boasted he has.

Do we have a double standard in this country?

You bet we do.

“She doesn’t have a presidential look,” a disdainful Trump complained about Clinton.

Trump, he of the padded suits and contrived orange hair, calls the former first lady, senator and secretary of state “reck-

“Without publicity, no good is permanent: Under the auspices of publicity, no evil can continue.”

represent the opinions of the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board.

Jeremy Benthan, British philosopher, 1791

Quotes brought to you courtesy of

t Opinions

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

Contact her at amcfeatters@nationalpress.com.

less,” “very unstable” and “totally unfit to be our commander-in-chief.” He doesn’t think she looks presidential because she’s not male.

Like her or not, Clinton is intrepid. She has a thick skin. She endured the public unfaithfulness of her husband. She fell victim to a “vast right-wing conspiracy,” in her words. She lost the 2008 Democratic nomination. She’s dealt with dictators, frauds and backstabbers.

And now she confronts the ongoing curse of sexism here in Ohio. All those white, uneducated men here who swear they would never, ever vote for her? One reason is that they don’t think a woman should be president.

IT’S STUNNING HOW few yard signs there are for Clinton in Ohio, which used to be the land of neighboring sign duels, given that she would be the first woman president.

Trump is a sexist. He has never apologized for the hateful words he has used to describe women.

Trump is a racist. He led the so-called birther movement, which gleefully perpetuated the absolute lies that Barack Obama is Muslim, not a U.S. citizen and not entitled to be president.

Trump asks black voters, inexplicably urging them to vote for him, “What the hell do you have to lose?”

The question can be redirected. What do we have to lose by picking an experienced-if-secretive woman over a hyped-up, high-rise huckster who has publicly admitted he spent years womanizing and scoffed that the rules don’t apply to him?

It’s not true, of course, that everyone excited about voting for Trump admires his racism and sexism. They will say they just don’t like or trust Clinton. They want change.

But down deep they should ask themselves, Why Trump? Do they really think, given his total lack of specifics on major policy issues, that he will make their lives better, return jobs from overseas, destroy the hydra-headed Islamic State, and take America back to 1950s values, whatever those are?

Could former Army Gen. Colin Powell be right that Trump is a “national disgrace” and an “international pariah”?

Keep an eye on Ohio.

No Republican has ever won the White House without it.

Share your opinions Mail: The Reader’s Voice Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Email: letters@saukvalley.com Fax: 815-625-9390 Website: Visit www.saukvalley.com Policy: Letters are to be no more than 300 words and must include the writer’s name, town and daytime telephone number, which we call to verify authorship. Individuals may write up to 12 letters a year.

expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers.

Lifestyle Monday, September 19, 2016

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A7

Daughter needs firm boundaries with Mom Dear Abby, I am 32, married for a year and a half, with no children yet. I am an only child who was raised by my mother until I was 14 because my father was in prison.

My mother never remarried. She blames me for her never having found anyone, and she is resentful of my marriage. She doesn’t get along with anyone, not family, co-workers or “friends.”

She thinks my husband is her handyman to use around her house. The reality is, my husband works all the time, and when he does have any free time, I either want to spend it with him or need him to do things around our home. I’m afraid the day I tell her I’m pregnant her response will be

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

laced with disdain and judgment, and I believe she will use my children as pawns like she used me to manipulate my dad.

I have seen a therapist about this, but I’m having a hard time following through on what needs to be done. My therapist suggests I tell Mom how I feel and let her know that if she continues with her

current behavior, I will have to limit the amount of time we see each other.

Abby, she has said some really hurtful things to me in the past. I know her behavior is wrong, but I continue trying to be the daughter I am supposed to be so we can hopefully have the relationship we are supposed to have. I welcome your advice.

– Had Enough in Georgia Dear Had Enough, Here it is, and I cannot offer it emphatically enough. You hired a therapist who has given you excellent advice.

You will save yourself a lot of grief – and time – if you take to heart what you were told and follow the advice you were given. To create bound-

aries is not being a bad daughter; it is being an intelligent one.

Dear Abby, I’m currently interning with a governmentcontracted group. Part of my job involves working with LGBT rights organizations. Recently, at a meeting with my boss and several representatives of these organizations, the topic of fairness in the workplace was mentioned. I was asked what my experience was, and I shared that I thought the workplace was fair, and my experience was fine.

I didn’t think about it at the time, but I now realize I was being asked how my experience was as an LGBT person. In light of this, my boss has nominated me for

a diversity award. The problem is I’m a heterosexual female, and I think he promoted me for the honor because he thinks I am gay.

How should I handle this? Do I need to go on record to my boss that I am straight, that I have a boyfriend, and he misunderstood me? I don’t want this to come back to haunt me, but I’m afraid addressing it might ruin my credibility because it has taken so long for me to address it. My sexual orientation is obviously not something of great interest at work, but I feel I am living a terrible lie, and I don’t know how to fix this.

– Ashamed in D.C. Dear Ashamed, No one should feel

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Tuesday, Sept. 20 Cholesterol and glucose screenings, 6-9:20 a.m., lower level, CGH Downtown Medical Center, 15 W. Third St., Sterling.

Appointments: 815-725-4790, ext. 5716.

Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, 815-499-4866.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230.

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

Golden K Kiwanis, 9 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

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

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

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

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

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

Sterling Rotary Club, noon1 p.m., YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave. Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., 815-973-2105.

Public welcome.

Lunch and Learn, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Dr., Dixon, 815-2884673.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, 12x12; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed, Big Book, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 202 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon. Appointments: 800733-2767.

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

Grief and Loss Support Group, 2:30 p.m., Chapel at Perry Memorial Hospital chapel, 530 Park Ave. E., No. 201, Princeton, 815-876-4449.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 88, 2:30 p.m., VFW

Post 540, state Route 38, Dixon.

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

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

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

Sauk Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon; Cindy, 815349-9344.

Group Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Center, 326 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-590-0822.

TOPS 253, 6-7:30 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, Sterling, 815-6222820.

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

River Cities Quilt Guild, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., Fulton, 563-243-7621 before noon.

Veterans Commission, 7 p.m., VFW Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, Sept. 21 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

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

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Amboy Community Food Pantry, 8-10 a.m., 32 N. Jones Ave. Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-6262230.

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

Rules of the Road class, 9 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., 815-288-6563.

Flu shot clinic from Lee County Health Department, 9-11 a.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 201

Locust St., Sublette, 815-2843371.

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

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Sullivan’s Grocery, 300 N. Madison St., Morrison, 815-622-2800.

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

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Amboy Community Food Pantry, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Amboy Community Center, 280 W. Wasson Road.

Blood pressure checks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m., Big Book, tradition, closed,, 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, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

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

Amboy Community Food Pantry, 1-2:30 p.m., McReynolds Towers, 1000 Washington Ave., Dixon.

Free blood pressure checks, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, 815-857-2550.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., open, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

Share Your Life Story workshop, 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Extension office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, 815632-3611.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 815625-0382.

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

Walnut Board of Directors,

compelled to disclose one’s sexual orientation at work, no matter the circumstances. That said, in this particular case, go to your boss before this goes any further.

Explain to him privately that you didn’t realize when the question was asked that anyone would presume you were gay. If you accept the diversity award without clearing the air first, it could potentially be a source of embarrassment and jeopardize your credibility.

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.

MOVIES

‘Sully’ is still flying high at the box office

5 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-3792159.

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:307 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815-625-0333.

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

Pearl, a self-esteem support group of the YWCA Domestic Violence Program, 6 p.m., 815-625-0333.

Safe Harbor – Community Recovery Group, 6:30 p.m., Town Square Centre, 101 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-9941953 or 908-361-7924.

AWANA, 6:20-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Blair Witch,” “Bridget Jones’s Baby” and “Snowden” didn’t ground “Sully” at the weekend box office.

The Warner Bros. dramatization of the Miracle on the Hudson directed

by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks as Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger remained at No. 1 for the second week with $22 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The film tells the story of Sullenberger’s emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009 and the subsequent National Transportation Safety Board investigation of the landing.

A trio of newcomers failed to come close to the haul earned by “Sully,” which stands at $70.5 million after 2 weeks.

Lionsgate’s horror revival “Blair Witch” nabbed $9.7 million at No. 2, while “Bridget Jones’s Baby” with Renee Zellweger again starring as the titular character took in $8.2 million.

“Snowden,” which features Joseph GordonLevitt portraying NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, opened at No. 4 with $8 million. The debut marks the lowest in filmmaker Oliver Stone’s career.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore.

1. “Sully,” $22 million.

2. “Blair Witch,” $9.7 million.

3. “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” $8.2 million.

4. “Snowden,” $8 million.

5. “Don’t Breathe,” $5.6 million.

Free Ads! Free Ads! Free Ads! Subscriber Only Special

This coupon good for one free merchandise ad in

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

To place your free ad, send completed coupon or drop off to the address below*.

Please allow 3-5 business days from receipt of ad for processing.

Ads must include price. Ads not accepted by phone.

Merchandise Items Priced At

$100 or less

Ad runs free for 3 days in Sauk Valley Media & saukvalley.com Write Your Ad Here Classification: ________________________________________________________________________ Price:_________________________________________________________________________________ Description: __________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________

Write Your Information Here Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Point your Career in a New Direction...

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City & State: _______________________________________ Zip Code: _______________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________________

Go to “Sauk Valley Jobs” in today’s classified section for helpful career information.

CLASSIFIED SAUK VALLEY

*One item per ad, maximum 4 lines (20 characters per line).

Limit 3 ads per month. Private parties only. For subscribers only.

Excludes Rummage Sales, Employment, Rentals, Real Estate, Tickets & Travel, Wood/Fuel, and Pet Ads

Mail Or Drop Off Ad To:

daily GAZETTE TELEGRAPH

Sauk Valley Media, Attn: Free Ads 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081

Dixon Telegraph, Attn: Free Ads 113 South Peoria Avenue Dixon, IL 61021

A8 • Sauk Valley Media Dilbert by Scott Adams

www.saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

Zits® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Luann by Greg Evans Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

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

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom

Baby Blues by Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

Soup To Nutz by Rick Stromoski

Family Circus by Bil Keane

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

­­­Alley Oop by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

The honor giveth and taketh away

Grizzwells by Bill Schorr

Tom Rath, an author, said, “Making better choices takes work. There is a daily give and take, but it is worth the effort.”

Making better bids and plays takes work, but it is worth the effort. In today’s deal, how should South play in four hearts after winning the first trick with his diamond ace?

In the auction, North’s threeclub rebid was a double negative, warning of a very weak hand. Then, if South had continued with three hearts, it would have been nonforcing; so he jumped to game.

Declarer has four potential losers: one heart and three clubs. Maybe the heart king is a singleton (about a 12.5 percent shot); or perhaps he can ruff his third club on the

board. Since the stiff king is unlikely, going for the ruff is preferable. Here, though, if East wins the first club trick and shifts to a heart, which he surely would do, then South will have to finesse. Yes, that

improves the chance of having no heart loser because East will hold king-doubleton some 20 percent of the time, but with this layout, the contract will fail. West will win with the heart king and return a trump.

Declarer should try to give West the lead, potentially making a trump shift expensive. At trick two, South should lead the club king from his hand. Here, West wins and may switch to a trump, but declarer wins cheaply, gives up another club, and is home. If West wins and leads a second trump, he loses his heart trick.

South will have a guess only if East wins the second club and leads another trump.

Did he start with two low (South must win with his ace) or king-third (South must finesse)? © 2016 UFS

Monday, September 19, 2016

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • A9

STERLING

ILLINOIS

Fewer people spent a day at the state fair this year

Put your hands together for Taste of Fiesta!

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Clay Kohl (left) applauds Saturday afternoon as the band finishes a set, bringing the Taste of Fiesta to a close at the Grandon Civic Center in downtown Sterling. Kohl was in town visiting his dad Don (right) so the two stopped to enjoy the festival, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day. The free event featured food, music, art, dance, a fair and businesses and resource booths.

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Officials say attendance at the 2016 Illinois State Fair fell by about 13 percent compared to attendance numbers last year.

The (Springfield) State JournalRegister cites officials as blaming flooding in the area, the heat and a power outage for the decline in attendance for the 11-day event in August. Total attendance from Aug. 11 to Aug. 21 was over 357,000. It was more than 411,000 last year.

The fair also charged admission to the Twilight Parade and preview night, which it hadn’t done in years past, officials raised the adult admission from $7 to $10, while cutting the price for kids.

At the same time, fair officials say they’re happy that revenue figures were similar to previous years.

A report on the state fair numbers indicates that about 7.75 inches of rain fell during the fair. That included 5.59 inches on Aug. 12 alone.

Fair manager Kevin Gordon says staff “battled obstacles at every turn,” including triple-digit heat indices.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Monday, Sept. 19 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, 815-288-9236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, Wii Bowling, 9 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.

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

Situation Room, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Euchre lessons and games, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Register: 815-622-9230 or 828-461-7979.

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo, Dixon Elks Lodge No. 779, 4:30 p.m. doors open, 5:30 p.m. kitchen opens, 6:30 p.m. bingo begins, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, 815-288-3557. No computers.

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

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

Tuesday, Sept. 20 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, 815-288-9236.

Burn exercise class, 8:30-9 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

Call for your A/C Needs

Kelly Wallingford - Owner SM-ST07662-0929

LICENSED-BONDED-INSURED

CALL 815-631-6232

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Community coffee and doughnuts, 10 a.m. Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., 815-732-7994.

Line dancing, 10:30 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., Polo, 815-946-3818.

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

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

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

Euchre, Scrabble, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center,

& 4 Und der 40 Official Nomination Form The Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year and 4 Under 40 Awards are presented to individuals in the Dixon area who have made an extraordinary contribution to the welfare and progress of the community.

NOMINEE:

Name:__________________________________ Address:________________________________

Phone:__________________________________

SUBMITTED BY:

Name:__________________________________

WORK CLOSER. WORK HAPPIER. Why look far and wide for the best local talent? Just visit IllinoisCareers.com.

Offering thousands of career candidate profiles, Illinois’ most comprehensive online job boards attract the most qualified local job seekers in a wide variety of industries and skill sets.

Look to IllinoisCareers.com for employees who live close to the place your business calls home.

XXXXXXX is a ispartner of a partner of IllinoisCareers.com.

1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

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

Sublette Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., north shelter, Sublette Centennial Park, 815-849-5425.

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Lanark City Park, 200 W. Claremore St. Rain or shine.

Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., Central Memorial Park – Grandon Civic Center, East Fourth Street, Sterling.

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

Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce & In ndustry

Gator Heating and Cooling Summer is here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Address:________________________________

Phone:__________________________________ Key Criteria: On a separate piece of paper tell us how has this person positively affected our community and made the Dixon area a better place to live and work through their efforts. The more descriptive you can be, the better.

• 2 CATEGORIES • Please check which category you are entering.

Nominees can be entered in more than one category. Prior recipients are not eligible.

Citizen of the Year - This award will go to someone making a powerful difference in the community in ways that inspire others to volunteer. Selection will be based on nominee’s voluntary local community involvement and service. This can include heroic acts within the past year as well as work for charities, community groups or other organizations providing a valuable community service.

4 Under 40 - Candidates must be 39 years of age or younger as of September 30, 2016 and live or work in the immediate Dixon area.

Candidates will be judged on their outstanding career achievements and local community impact. Categories to be considered include: Career achievements, special awards and recognition, community involvement, volunteerism and community service leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have distinguished themselves in their professional field or organization, are engaged citizens, and provide leadership by volunteering their time and talents to community groups and causes.

Once you have finalized your submission, please return by Tuesday, September 20, 2016 to:

Citizen of the Year Award

Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce 101 W. Second St., Suite 301, Dixon, IL 61021 (815)284-3361 Winner(s) will be announced at the Citizen of the Year Recognition Event on September 28, 2016.

A10 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

OPIOID CRISIS | THE POLITICS OF PAIN

Illinois candidates got nearly $3 million from drug makers SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois candidates for state and federal office have received nearly $3 million in contributions from the makers of prescription painkillers since 2006, according to a joint investigation by The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity that looked at industry efforts nationally to help fight limits on their drugs.

Here’s a look at the money and resources that have been spent on Illinois, where the state ranks and what lawmakers have done to try to curb opioid abuse:

Lobbyists Since 2006, Illinois has had an average of 63 registered lobbyists each year employed by members of the Pain Care Forum, a loose coalition of drugmakers and dozens of nonprofit groups supported by industry funding. Illinois ranked 25th among states for the PFC member lobbyists it had in proportion to its overall number of lobbyists.

Contributions Candidates for the Legislature, Congress, other state and federal offices and political parties in

Illinois have received at least $2.8 million in contributions from PFC members since 2006.

In proportion to overall contributions in the state, Illinois ranks 17th.

Prescriptions There were slightly more than 8 million opioid prescriptions issued in Illinois in 2015, putting its per capita rate that year at 0.62. Nationally the per capita rate was 0.71 in 2015.

Deaths There were 12,903 deaths from overdoses

in Illinois from 2006 through 2014. The state’s death rate per 100,000 in 2014 was 13.2, which was 31st highest among the 50 states. The overdose deaths aren’t limited to opioids, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has indicated that prescription opioids and heroin account for the majority of drug deaths.

State action At the beginning of 2012, a state law took effect that limited painkiller prescriptions to a 30-day supply. Before the

law, there was no limit.

In 2015, lawmakers approved legislation that will automatically register physicians with the state’s Prescription Monitoring Program, which collects information to be shared among doctors and pharmacies to prevent patients from stockpiling drugs. The automatic registration will begin next year. Until now, it has been voluntary for doctors to register, said Dr. Tom Anderson, president of the Illinois Medical Society.

“The idea of people being able to travel to different pharmacies is get-

ting harder and harder,” Anderson said.

Last year, a measure introduced in Illinois would have required insurance coverage of purportedly less addictive types of opioids – a move that would benefit pharmaceutical companies.

The Illinois bill, which never received a vote, contained nearly identical language as measures introduced in 18 other states. Lawmakers in at least five of the states said drug company lobbyists provided or helped with the language for the legislation.

Painkiller industry says it’s committed to fighting addiction PAIN

CONTINUED FROM A1 t

The industry and its allies spent more than $880 million nationwide on lobbying and campaign contributions from 2006 through 2015 – more than 200 times what those advocating for stricter policies spent and eight times more than the influential gun lobby recorded for similar activities during that same period, the AP and Center for Public Integrity found.

The drugmakers and allied advocacy groups – such as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – also employed an annual average of 1,350 lobbyists in state capitals from Olympia to Tallahassee during that span, when opioids’ addictive nature came under increasing scrutiny.

The pharmaceutical companies and allied groups have a number of legislative interests in addition to opioids that account for a portion of their political activity, but their steady presence in state capitals means they’re poised to jump in quickly on any debate that affects them.

“The opioid lobby has been doing everything it can to preserve the status quo of aggressive prescribing,” said Dr. Andrew Kolodny, an outspoken advocate for opioid reform. “They are reaping enormous profits from aggressive prescribing.”

Prescription opioids are the cousins of heroin, prescribed to relieve pain.

Sales of the drugs quadrupled from 1999 to 2010, rising in tandem with overdose deaths. Last year, 227 million opioid prescriptions were doled out in the U.S., enough to hand a bottle of pills to nine out of every 10 American adults.

The industry says it’s committed to solving the problems linked to its painkillers. Major opioidmakers have launched initiatives to, among other things, encourage more cautious prescribing.

“We and our members stand with patients, providers, law enforcement, policymakers and others in calling for and supporting national policies and action to address opioid abuse,” the industry group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America said.

Doctors continue to prescribe opioids for ailments such as back pain and headaches, even though studies have shown weak or no evidence that the drugs are effective ways to treat routine chronic

TV Antennas Sales Service In nstallation

ANTENNA • SATELLITE • SURVEILLANCE • INTERNET

1114 1ST AVE., ROCK FALLS

815-625-4492

pain – and even though they come with the risk of addiction.

In 2007, executives at Purdue, the maker of OxyContin, pleaded guilty to misleading the public about the drug’s addictive nature and agreed to pay $600 million in fines.

Lawmakers across the country have started attempting to limit the flood of prescribing and prevent overdoses. In 2012, for example, New Mexico considered a bill to limit initial prescriptions of opioids for acute pain to seven days to make addictions less likely and produce fewer leftover pills that could be peddled illegally. The bill died in the House Judiciary Committee.

“The lobbyists behind the scenes were killing it,” said Bernadette Sanchez, the Democratic state senator who sponsored the measure.

Lobbyists for opioid makers and their allies declined to comment. But those groups had 15 lobbyists registered in New Mexico that year, up from nine the previous year.

Among them were longtime players considered among the most influential advocates in Santa Fe. Most judiciary committee members received drug industry contributions in 2012. Overall that year, drug companies and their employees contributed nearly $40,000 to New Mexico campaigns – roughly 70 percent more than in previous years with no governor’s race on the ballot.

Pharmaceutical lobbyists are now pushing bills to fight opioid abuse that also promote a new product that pads their bottom lines: patent-protected abuse-deterrent opioids. They lobby for laws requiring insurers and pharmacists to give preferential treatment to the drugs, even though some experts say their abusedeterrent qualities are easily circumvented.

So far, lawmakers have introduced scores of bills on the topic, with at least 21 using nearly identical language – some of it supplied by lobbyists.

One of the drugmakers’ most powerful political engines is their financial support for opioid-friendly advocacy groups.

Such groups led the countercharge in Tennessee in 2014 when Republican state Rep. Ryan Williams began work to stanch the flow of prescription painkillers, alarmed by a rising number of drug-addicted babies. More than 900 were born the year before, nine times the amount

in 2001, many of them hooked on the prescription opioids their mothers had taken.

Doctors told Williams that part of Tennessee’s problem was a 2001 law that allowed clinicians to refuse to prescribe powerful narcotics only if they steered patients to an opioid-friendly doctor.

Williams’ mission to repeal the law failed that year, after lobbying from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Academy of Integrative Pain Management – opposition that surprised Williams since prescribing painkillers for cancer patients would have remained legal.

Both the academy and the cancer group have been active across the country, making the case that lawmakers should balance efforts to address the opioid crisis with the needs of chronic pain patients. Between them, they have contacted legislators and other officials about opioid-related measures in at least 18 states.

The society’s annual ranks of about 200 lobbyists around the country opposed opioid restrictions even in some cases where they specifically exempted cancer patients.

The Cancer Action Network listed four major opioid makers who donated at least $100,000 in 2015 and five more who gave at least $25,000. Companies that offer such sums get one-on-one meetings with the group’s leaders.

The network said 6 percent of its funding last year came from drugmakers. “ACS CAN’s only constituents are cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones nationwide,” spokesman David Woodmansee said.

The academy, until recently known as the American Academy of Pain Management, receives 15 percent of its funding from pharmaceutical companies, according to Executive Director Bob Twillman.

Its state advocacy project is 100 percent funded by drugmakers, but he said that does not mean it is beholden to pharmaceutical interests.

“Most of the time we’re saying, ‘Gosh, yes, there should be some limits on opioid prescribing, reasonable limits,’” Twillman said, “but I don’t think they would be in favor of that.”

Purdue Pharma – the maker of OxyContin and one of the largest opioid producers by sales – gives to both groups. The

company said in a statement that it contributes to a range of advocates, including some with differing views on opioid policy.

“It is imperative that we have legitimate policy debates without trying to silence those with whom we disagree,” the statement said.

As for Williams, he tried again last year to repeal Tennessee’s opioid prescribing law – and succeeded, even though the cancer network still opposed the repeal. The extra year had given Williams and his co-sponsor time to help educate their fellow lawmakers, he said.

AP

In 2007, Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty and agreed to pay more than $600 million in fines for misleading the public about the risks of OxyContin. But the drug continued to rack up blockbuster sales.

Deadline for Submission is Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Honoring Our Veterans...

Our Heroes

Sauk Valley Media invites you to send in a photo of any relative or friend who served or is currently serving in a branch of the service.

For a $5 donation, SVM will publish the photo and information in a special section:

“Salute to Veterans” Publishes on November 10,, 2016

John P. Abbott U.S. Army WWII & Korea 1941-1946 & 1950-1954 Passed Away 3-13-2000

SPC. Greg Adams 1st Aviation Brigade Vietnam Served 1969-1971

Staff Sgt. Donald L. Allen U.S. Army 1943-1946 Passed Away 1-1-02

Louis J. Amesquita U.S. Army Cpl. Served 4 Years

Richard J. Amesquita Air Force Served 11/20/1942 - 9/26/1945

Samuel J. Amesquita U.S. Marines Sgt. Served 1953-1957 Passed Away 12-16-88

U.S. Army National Gaurd Army Reserve 1984 - 1987 Passed Away July 8, 2005

Robert Eugene Andersen

Robert E. Anderson U.S. Army - Tank Driver Served 1941 - 1945

Bob Andrews U.S. Navy Served 4 Years Passed Away in Aug. 2001

Michael Andrews U.S. Army Served 1 Year Passed Away 1994

S/Sgt. R.H. “Red” Andrews U.S. Air Force Served 1951-1955

U.S. Army 1956 -1958

Elmer L. Albus U.S. Army- WWII Served 2 Years

Ralph Aldrich Army Medic - Vietnam Served 3 Years

Lt. David R. Allen Navy - Vietnam 1963-1967

Michael Paul Andersen

David Apple Army Served 1956-1958

Duane E. Arbogast U.S. Army BN 6th Arty.

1963-1967 Passed Away 2-12-10

Walter Arthurs Jr. U.S. Army Korea & Japan Served 1948 - 1952

Leslie H. Arvola 7th Inf. Div. U.S. Army Korea Served 2 Years

James E. Baldwin U.S. Army Served 2 Years Passed Away 1984

Willard E. Baldwin U.S. Navy Seabee’s Served 4 Years Passed away 1995

MSGT Lee Bardier Air Force Served 1972-1993

Pat McBride Barney

U.S. Navy WWII Passed Away in Dec. 1999

Donald Babel U.S. Army 1946-1948

Mike Barney U.S. Navy Served 1970-1993

U.S. Army Served 1970-1976

Ruth Rockel Barney

William Barney U.S. Army WWII Passed Away in 1995

Previous entries do not guarantee a space in this years edition - Please fill out and submit the form below to reserve your space today!

All $5 donations will be given to a local veterans organization.

Veterans Day Salute

Veteran’s Name _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ Branch of Service __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ Years Served _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ Passed Away __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ Your Name __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ Address _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ City __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ State/Zip _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ Phone _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __

Private One Bed Suites Sterling Pavilion 815-626-4264 SM-ST07604-0928

MOVING?

Get FREE truck rental rate quotes at Prescott Inc.

Check here if photo has been used before. Year Ran:__ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __

Please send in your veteran’s photo along with a $5 donation to be included in the November 10th Salute to Veterans section.

Photo will be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.

HURRY! DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 12,, 2016!

TVS • Appliances • Mattresses

3610 E. LINCOLNWAY • STERLING, IL

815-626-2996

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 284-2222

daily Gazette 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 625-3600

Deadline for Submission is Wednesday, October 12, 2016

CAN’T KEEP TRUEX DOWN: FURNITURE ROW DRIVER RALLIES TO WIN CHASE OPENER. NASCAR, B5.

Telegraph Sports

Get Connected

Section B

e-mail: sports@saukvalley.com Going to Plan C Patriots QB Jimmy Garappolo was knocked out after spraining his AC joint on a hard hit in the 2nd quarter of Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. He was replaced by Jacoby Brissett.

‘Like’ us!

Sauk Valley Sports

8

Monday, September 19, 2016 Numbers game The Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera became the 8th player in MLB history to reach 2,500 hits at age 33, & the 100th MLB player to reach the milestone, which he did in the 3rd inning of Sunday’s win over the Indians.

Sports for the Sauk Valley fan!

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY | BUREAU VALLEY INVITE

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY | BV INVITE

Lots of practice makes for more perfect meet RF’s Hamblen races to win in Walnut

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5551 @BrianWeidman

Top 5 teams

WALNUT – Compared to his practice workload, Brayden Hamblen’s 3-mile jaunt in the Bureau Valley Invitational was a little jog in the park.

The Rock Falls senior continued his perfect season on Saturday by taking top honors at Bureau Valley North Junior High. He is now unbeaten in six races so far this season.

The BV event came at the end of a grueling week of training in which he covered 63 miles. He won with a time of 15 minutes, 38 seconds, nearly half a minute ahead of

1. IVC 85 2. Elmwood-Brimfield 86 3. Newman 90 4. Eureka 97 5. Rock Falls 118 Individual winner: Brayden Hamblen (Rock Falls) 15:38 his nearest competitor, Newman’s Chris Ahlers.

“It’s taking a toll on my body, so I’m pretty tired,” Hamblen said of his workout regimen, “but to come out here after a 63-mile week and drop a decent time, I’m good with that.”

PERFECT continued on B34

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Bureau Valley’s Haley Weidner (35) runs in front of Amboy’s Megan Grady (4) during the Bureau Valley Invite on Saturday morning in Walnut. Weidner placed third in 19:41.1, while Grady took seventh in 20:42 to lead the Clippers to fifth place as a team.

Getting her kicks

Storm’s Weidner places third in BV Invite

BY BRIAN WEIDMAN bweidman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5551 @BrianWeidman

WALNUT – Haley Weidner didn’t bring her ‘A’ game to the Bureau Valley Invitational cross country race on Saturday morning, but when she does, watch out.

The BV junior out-kicked Annawan-Wethersfield’s Whitney Johnson in an all-out sprint over the last 100 meters and finished third among 216 runners

“I felt good,” Weidner said.

“I didn’t feel great, but I’m OK with feeling good and not great 1. Eureka 85 because I don’t want to peak 2. IVC 120 at this meet. I want to peak 3. Seneca 136 toward the end of the season. I 4. El Paso-Gridley 149 improved my time by 5 seconds 5. Amboy-LaMoille 197 from last season, so I’m happy Top local finisher: 3. Haley with that. Overall, I think the Weidner (BV), 19:41.1 day went well.”

The top two finishers were in the race held at Bureau Valley Sandwich’s Kayla Schiera in North Junior High. Weidner cov- 19:24, then Eureka’s Emma ered the 3.02-mile course in 19 Argo in 19:39. minutes, 41.1 seconds, a mere .4 seconds ahead of Johnson.

KICKS continued on B24

Top 5 teams

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Rock Falls senior Brayden Hamblen cruises to the finish line at the Bureau Valley Invite on Saturday morning in Walnut.

Hamblen won for the sixth time in his six races this season, while the Newman Comets were the top local team in third.

FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK

Speed squashes LP Sterling’s D shuts down run; EP airs it out

By SVM Sports Staff

every day in practice.”

The Warriors used that Sterling will be the first speed to get to LaSalleto say that its defense Peru runners in the backisn’t bigger than anyone. field all game long during Max Goss is the largest Friday’s game, most of player on the defensive line at 225 pounds, while the time before the CavaTreay Martin (185), Tyson liers even had a chance Hall (180) and Brady Hall to make it to the line of (200) all check in at 200 or scrimmage.

Of the Cavaliers’ 27 lighter. rushing attempts, 16 went But what the Golden Warriors lack in tradition- for either no gain or a al size, they make up for in loss. The Warriors’ run speed. And that’s just fine defense was so dominant that it allowed just 10 for the talented squad.

“All of our guys play with rushing yards, as only two of six different LP ball cara chip on their shoulder riers had a positive yardbecause of their size,” Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com Sterling coach Jon Schage total.

Sterling’s Alek Duran (bottom) knocks the ball away from LaSalle-Peru’s Max lemmer said. “They’re not Dixon had big stops Uranich during the first quarter Friday night at Roscoe Eades Stadium. The the biggest, but they play also: During the postWarriors’ defense held the Cavaliers to just 10 yards rushing in a 49-0 shutout. fast. We preach speed game huddle after their

Sports inside

38-21 loss at Rockford Lutheran, Dukes coach Dave Smith had to apologize to his defensive players for not having enough offense to support them.

Dixon trailed 38-7 at one point, but aside from the few long runs and few breakdowns, Dixon’s defense showed signs that it could make big stops when needed. Lutheran was 0-for-9 on third-down conversions, and was forced to punt eight times.

Perhaps more outstanding were the 15 times Dixon’s defense took down Crusaders ball carriers for zero yards or negative yardage.

NFL

LOCAL SPORTS

Vikings open new stadium with win over Packers, B4.

Ruckman wins in Mt. Morris, B3.

SPEED continued on B34

Suggestion box Comment or story tip?

Contact the Sports Department at sports@saukvalley.com or call 815-625-3600, ext. 5555

Top of 2

Under the knife Jacob deGrom Mets pitcher might be done for the season. Scar tissue is pinching a nerve in his right elbow and will require surgery.

SVM staff, wire services

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Illini suffer home loss to WMU Jamauri Bogan ran for 189 yards and two touchdowns Saturday to lead Western Michigan to its second win over a Big Ten team this season, 34-10 over Illinois in Champaign.

Bogan carried the ball 24 times, battering an Illini defensive line that is considered the strength of the team.

Western Michigan opened up a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter and finished the afternoon with 437 yards of offense, 287 of it on the ground.

Meanwhile, Illinois (1-2) could barely sustain a drive. Its only touchdown came on a trick play, a reverse flea flicker that ended with quarterback Wes Lunt hitting tight end Ainslee Johnson deep down the right sideline for a touchdown that cut the Western Michigan lead to 21-7 midway through the second quarter.

Iowa upset at home

by NDSU Cam Pedersen kicked a 37-yard field as time expired, and North Dakota State pulled off a 23-21 upset of No. 13 Iowa on Saturday for its sixth straight win over an FBS opponent.

The Bison went for a 2-point conversion down 21-20 with 3:41 left, but couldn’t punch it in. North Dakota State’s defense then held, and quarterback Easton Stick’s 29-yard run put the Bison – who have won the last five FCS national titles – in position for the biggest win in school history.

Against the Hawkeyes, they ran for 239 yards and held Iowa to 231 total yards. Stick had 124 yards passing and a touchdown for the Bison (3-0), who also snapped Iowa’s nine-game home winning streak.

C.J. Beathard had three TD passes for Iowa (2-1).

But the Hawkeyes ran for just 34 yards on 25 carries.

Simon Pagenaud Driver capped off team owner Roger Penske’s 50th year in racing with a win at Sonoma for the IndyCar series title.

Your guide to what’s going on in sports

B2 • Sauk Valley Media

sportShorts

Happy anniversary

www.saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

GIRLS ROUNDUP

AFC volleyball takes third Cougars fourth at Mt. Pulaski; Erie golfers take first

By SVM Sports Staff

The AFC volleyball team won the thirdplace match at the Mercer County tournament on Saturday with a straight-set win over Geneseo, 25-16, 25-17.

The Raiders opened play with a 25-7, 25-11 win over ROWVA, then lost to Sherrard 25-23, 25-13. AFC then won 26-28, 25-15, 15-10 against Mercer County to earn a spot in the third-place match.

Jaynee Prestegaard led the Raiders with 14 kills and 19 blocks. Bryce Gittleson had a teamhigh 49 digs, with Lexi Meurer recording 29 digs. Emily Shrimplin had 31 assists.

Shrimplin and Gittleson were named to the all-tournament team.

Rock Falls takes bronze division in Belvidere: The Rockets

missed out on the gold division by one set in pool play at the Belvidere North Invite, but defeated Belvidere and Rockford Christian in bracket play.

Sydney Young was named to the all-tournament team.

Milledgeville wins three at Pearl City: The

Missiles picked up three wins at the Pearl City tournament.

Milledgeville beat Erie, East Dubuque and Scales Mound. The Missiles’ Rebecca Waite was named to the all-tournament team.

Erie didn’t earn a win, but split two-set match-

Saturday’s stars Tressa Schuler, Sauk volleyball, 45 kills, 25 digs Jaynee Prestegaard, AFC volleyball, 14 kills, 19 blocks Bryce Gittleson, AFC volleyball, 49 digs Hayley Guilinger, West Carroll golf, fifth-place 85 es with East Dubuque, Scales Mound and Pearl City. Taylor Steimle made the all-tournament team for the Cardinals.

Riverdale won the title, with Orangeville finishing second.

Eastland 4th at Mt. Pulaski: The Cougars

went 2-1 in pool play at the Mt. Pulaski tournament on Friday and Saturday, winning five out of eight sets against Lincoln, Riverton and Taylorville.

Eastland (10-6) then lost to Eureka 25-13, 20-25, 25-17 and St. Thomas More 28-26, 25-23 to place fourth in the championship bracket of tournament play.

Fulton finished 2-3 at the tournament, with wins over Newark (25-15, 26-24) and Mt. Pulaski (25-23, 18-25, 25-23) and losses to Riverton (25-23, 26-28, 25-16), Champaign Central (25-23, 28-26) and St. Thomas More (25-19, 25-20).

Brooke Huizenga led the Steamers with 31 kills and 35 digs, while Jordan Price added 29 kills and nine aces. Daekota Knott had a teamhigh 11 blocks, Jensen Schrader added 56 assists, 32 digs and eight

aces, and Taylor Curley set 36 assists.

Golf Erie wins Geneseo Invite: The Cardinals fin-

ished first in a 10-team field at the Geneseo Invite with a four-golfer score of 361.

The host Maple Leafs were second with 370, while Sherrard (393) was third. West Carroll (411) was fifth, Sterling (431) was seventh, and Rock Falls (483) was ninth.

Erie’s Sera Bebon led the Cardinals with an 86, followed by Madison Newton (87), Riley Redell (89) and Lexus Georgean (99). Bebon, Newton and Redell finished six, seventh and eighth, respectively.

The Thunder’s Hayley Guilinger had the best local finish, coming in fifth with an 85.

Rachel Spencer carded a 102 to lead the Golden Warriors, while Adison Wolf shot 106 to lead the Rockets.

while freshmen Madilyn Barnhart (21:27) and Madisyn Nicklaus (21:47) also finished second and third.

Sterling plced second in the girls standings with 351 points, behind only Pleasant Valley (Iowa)’s 242. The Warriors finished third out of nine schools in the combined boys and girls scores with 1,027. Pleasant Valley (476) was first, and Geneseo (801) was second.

College volleyball Sauk perfect in Sugar Grove: The Skyhawks

went 4-0 this weekend at the Region IV Invite hosted by Waubonsee.

Sauk (10-2) beat Elgin 25-13, 25-23, 25-12; McHenry 25-13, 15-25, 25-18, 25-20; Waubonsee 25-17, 25-13, 25-13; and Oakton 25-5, 25-8, 25-6.

Tressa Schuler had 45 kills and 25 digs in the 2-day tournament, while Bailey O’Brien added 28 kills, 37 digs and eight aces. Samantha Soddy set 48 assists, Kecy Koch dished out 35 more, and Chelsi Blair finished with 33 digs.

Local events

Today Boys golf 4 p.m.

• Dixon at Rkfd. Christian • Oregon at Mendota • Erie, Fulton at Sherrard • Bureau Valley, Kewanee at Morrison • Rockridge, Riverdale at Newman • Eastland at Amboy

Girls golf 4 p.m.

• Sterling, Princeton at Freeport • Oregon at Mendota • Rock Falls at Alleman • Erie, Galesburg at Geneseo • St. Bede, West Carroll at Prophetstown

Girls swimming 4:45 p.m.

• Sterling at Freeport

Girls tennis 4:30 p.m.

• Princeton at Sterling • Newman at Galesburg

Volleyball 7 p.m.

• Milledgeville at Polo

College tennis DuPage 9, Sauk Valley 0: The Skyhawks were

Cross country Two Sterling duos go swept in a road match 2-3 at Geneseo: The Friday, losing seven of

Golden Warriors earned two 2-3 finishes in two divisions at the Geneseo Invite.

Megan Barnhart (20:43) and Maggie McPherson (20:48) finished second and third in the senior group,

the nine matches in straight sets.

Sydney Lippens lost 10-8 in a third-set tiebkreaker at No. 5 singles, then teamed with Chantel Ordean at No. 2 doubles, where they lost 10-5 in the third set.

On the tube TV listings

Today Hockey 2 p.m.

• World Cup of Hockey, Group stage, Europe vs.

Czech Republic, at Toronto, ESPN2 7 p.m.

• World Cup of Hockey, Group stage, Russia vs.

North America, at Toronto, ESPN2 MLB 1 p.m.

• White Sox at Royals, CSN 7 p.m.

Irish can’t catch Michigan State

• Reds at Cubs, CSN 7:30 p.m.

Tyler O’Connor threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns, Gerald Holmes ran for two more scores, including a 73-yarder, and No. 12 Michigan State took advantage of mistakes by No. 18 Notre Dame and held on for a 36-28 victory Saturday night in South Bend, Ind. The Spartans (2-0) turned what had been a close game at halftime into a 29-point lead with three third-quarter touchdowns.

But Notre Dame made it close as DeShone Kizer threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and the Irish (1-2) cut the lead to 36-28 with 6:02 left on a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Durham Smythe.

• Cardinals at Rockies, FSM 9 p.m.

• Diamondbacks at Padres, FS1 NFL 7:15 p.m.

• Eagles at Bears, ESPN

On this date September 19 2001 • Roger Clemens becomes the first pitcher in major league history to go 20-1.

Let us hear it

Seminoles fall in polls after loss Florida State tumbled out of the top 10 in the most recent top 25 rankings following the Seminoles’ loss to Louisville.

FSU (2-1) dropped 11 spots from No. 2 to No. 13 in the Associated Press poll after the team suffered a 63-20 loss to the Cardinals – the worst loss in the program’s history. Jimbo Fisher’s team dropped from No. 2 to No. 14 in the coaches’ poll as well.

Alabama (3-0) remained atop of both polls for the fourth consecutive week Ohio State (3-0) moved up a spot to No. 2.

Louisville (3-0) moved up seven spots to No. 3.

On the calendar

Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com

Newman’s Teagan McKenna (right) runs behind eventual winner Kayla Schiera of Sandwich Saturday in Walnut. McKenna’s 12th-place finish helped the Comets take seventh as a team.

Grady’s 7th-place finish helps Amboy to 5th KICKS

CONTINUED FROM B1 t Just behind the lead pack was Amboy-LaMoille senior Megan Grady, who finished seventh in 20:42. She termed the race as “definitely not my best.”

“I mentally wasn’t there today,” Grady said. “The past couple of races this season have been tough. Other people know I can do it, and deep down I

know I can do it, but sometimes during the race I don’t think I can do it. I’m just trying to work on that.”

The Clippers were the top local team, taking fifth with 197 points. The top four squads were Eureka (85), IVC (120), Seneca (136) and El Paso-Gridley (149).

Backing up Grady for the Clippers were Erin Hosto (18th, 21:20), Cassidy Corcoran (47th, 23:09), Kaitlyn Ortgiesen (65th, 23:41) and Kelynn Boyle

(68th, 23:44).

Newman wound up seventh as a team with 224 points. Leading the Comets was Teagan McKenna, 12th in 21:04.

Erie-Prophetstown finished 11th, with Mackenzie Clary (37th, 22:41) leading the way.

Bureau Valley was 12th with 333 points, one spot ahead of Rock Falls, which had 338. The Rockets were paced by freshmen Bailee Fortney (15th, 21:09) and Alex Gomez (17th, 21:11).

• Game results, story tips, athlete of the week nominations, team and individual stats can be faxed to 815-625-9390, called into 815-625-3600, ext. 5555, or e-mailed to sports@saukvalley.com.

Contact us at 815-625-3600 Sports Editor Ty Reynolds, ext. 5554 treynolds@saukvalley.com Assistant Sports Editor Eric Ingles, ext. 5555 eingles@saukvalley.com Sports Reporters Cody Cutter, ext. 5552 ccutter@saukvalley.com Patrick Mason, ext. 5550 pmason@saukvalley.com Brian Weidman, ext. 5551 bweidman@saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

LOCAL SPORTS

Sauk Valley Media • B3

BOYS ROUNDUP

Dixon’s Ruckman medalist at Wessels Newman is top local team in Mount Morris; Sterling’s Gebhardt wins at Geneseo race

By SVM Sports Staff

Dixon golfer Cole Ruckman carded a 4-over-par 76 to earn medalist honors at the Salley Wessels Invitational on Saturday at Sunset Golf Course in Mount Morris.

Ruckman won by four shots over Byron’s Connor Hurd, and five over Newman’s Jacob Rude.

The top five teams in the 11-team field were Byron (348), Rockford Christian (350), Newman (354), Dixon (363) and Aquin (377).

The Comets’ other counting scores came from Cael Sanders (88, 10th place), KC Knack (90) and Ryan Rude (93), while the Dukes also counted scores from Jackson Jeffery (93), Patrick Johnson (96) and Lukas Wedekind (98).

Polo placed sixth with a 378, led by Trevin Woodin’s 90.

Oregon was seventh with a 382, paced by Adam Merrill’s 87, which was good for ninth place.

Sterling 7th at Freeport: The Saturday’s stars Golden Warriors finished seventh out of 13 teams at the FreeRemington LeRette, Dixon port Invite held at Park Hills. soccer, 3 goals Sterling carded a 347, led by Bryson Forrest, Dixon soccer, Ryan Blackburn’s 6-over-par 2 goals, 2 assists 78, good for a three-way tie Cole Ruckman, Dixon golf, for third. The Warriors’ other medalist at Wessels Invite, counting scores came from Nick 4-over-par 76 Ceruzzi (81) and Nate Olson Jacob Gebhardt, Sterling (92), while Adam Oelrichs and cross country, won junior Luke Steinke each carded 96. race at Geneseo Invite DeKalb tied for first with Hononegah as each had 327, with Harlem (331) finishing in third. had a 78, while Jackson Ames Harlem’s Varun Menon was the added an 80.

Morrison placed eighth as a medalist with a 73.

Mendoza 5th at Riverdale: team at 348. Jaeden Workman West Carroll’s Anthony Mendo- led the Mustangs with a 79. za fired a 2-over-par 73 to take Fulton was ninth at 350. fifth place at the Wayne Brink- Andrew Schrader led the meier Invitational at Byron Hills Steamers with an 80.

Cross country in Port Byron.

The Thunder finished 10th in Sterling’s Gebhart wins Geneseo Invite: Jacob Gebhardt fina 14-team field.

Prophetstown wound up in ished first in the junior division sixth place as a team with a 331 at the Geneseo Invite with a time team score. Jackson Westen of 16:34 to lead the Warriors.

Gebhardt’s time was the fastest of any division. Mikio Martinez (17:59) and Isaiah Moorman (18:05) added a 3-4 finish in the sophomore race.

Sterling placed seventh in the boys standings with 676 points; Pleasant Valley (Iowa) won with 234. The Warriors finished third out of nine schools in the combined boys and girls scores with 1,027. Pleasant Valley (476) was first, and Geneseo (801) was second.

Boys soccer Hampshire 4, Sterling 3: The Golden Warriors dropped a nonconference home match.

Miguel Gallardo scored twice for Sterling (7-2), and Patrick Nelsen had the other goal.

Dixon 7, Hinckley-Big Rock 0: The Dukes won a noncon-

ference match at Sauk Valley Community College.

Dixon scored three goals in the first 10 minutes, and still

led 3-0 at halftime. Dixon then added four goals in the first 20 minutes of second half. Remington LeRette had three goals and Bryson Forrest scored twice, while Caleb Carlson and AJ Schmall each scored once.

Carlson also had three assists, Forrest had two, and Justin Sherman and Seth Wiseman each added one.

Indian Creek 3, Oregon 2: The Hawks went on the road and were handed a narrow setback by the Timberwolves.

Faith Christian 11, Galesburg Christian 1: The Falcons cruised

to a road win on Friday behind a hat trick by Ben Bierdeman.

Bierdeman scored all three of his goals in the first half. Drew Robertson had two goals and two assists, and Trevor Hauck also scored twice.

Titus Meeks, Isaac Blanchette, Dylan Hughes and Michael Harrison each scored one goal for Faith Christian.

Dukes come up with Ahlers happy with where he’s at PERFECT some stops in BNC loss CONTINUED FROM B1

SPEED

CONTINUED FROM B1

t Ryan Troutman, Oscar Van Sickle and Andrew Wolber each made key stops in the Lutheran backfield at times.

Troutman pulled down Crusaders quarterback Payton Womack for two sacks of 8 yards each, and also notched a 10-yard tackle for loss.

Hurry up: Over the last few years, the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers have developed a grind-it-out offensive identity based around the option action between the quarterback and fullback. The 2016 version is no different, with much of the offense running through quarterback Nathan Pierceson and fullback Garrett Passmore.

But staring down a 35-14 deficit with 9:28 left in Friday’s game against Ottawa Marquette, the Panthers and coach Chuck Milem had to try something different.

EP (1-3) went to the hurry-up and started slinging the ball around. Pierceson, who had not completed a pass to that point in the game, connected on seven of eight attempts on the drive. EP moved 73 yards down the field in just over 2 minutes of game time.

Pierceson completed passes to Kody Wetzell, Kade Kovarik and Ross Cady on the drive.

“The hurry-up is something we practice everyday,” Passmore said, “so we do have a lot of confidence in it. We know that guys like Kody and Ross can really make some big plays out there.”

t The Rockets finished fifth as a team with 118 points. Dawson Smith was third overall with a time of 16:26. He held off IVC’s Owen Habeger down the stretch.

“I’m not too strong of a kicker,” Smith said, “so I just tried to save a little bit for the end so I could out-kick the person that was close to me. It took everything I had to kick him.”

Matt Laws (24th, 17:55), Rio Saslas (51st, 19:04) and Javier DeLaTorre (58th, 19:19) rounded out the top five for Rock Falls.

Newman was the top local team with 90 points, good for third place behind IVC (85) and Elmwood-Brimfield (86). The Comets were without their No. 5 runner, Brady Osborne, who was at a family function, or they could have challenged for the

top team position.

Ahlers ran his top time of the season with a 16:07, despite running essentially by himself.

He was well behind Hamblen, but had a comfortable working margin over Smith.

“I’ve been getting stronger this year, putting in more mileage, and trying to stay with Brayden as long as possible,” Ahlers said.

“He’s just stronger than me right now, but we’ve got 7 weeks left to train. I’m happy with where I’m at right now.”

Spencer Mauch (6th, 16:58), Shay Hafner (14th, 17:25), Matt Hodge (25th, 18:01) and Quentin Larson (57th, 19:18) rounded out the top five for Newman.

Bureau Valley was 16th as a team with 379 points. Bradley Sierens led the Storm with a time Alex T. Paschal/ apaschal@saukvalley.com of 18:39, good for 40th place.

Amboy-LaMoille did not field Newman’s Chris Ahlers placed a full team, but Tom Stamberg- second Saturday at the Bureau Valley Invite in Walnut. er was 15th in 17:32.

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

Advertise your items with these special deals!

Sterrling Office 815/626-SOLD (7653) Dixo on Office 815/284-SOLD (7653)

Turn Unwanted Items into Ca$h!

5 Lines for 30 Days - $42 For Items Over $300

Includes:Telegraph, Gazette,The Review, 4 Ogle County Papers, Prairie Advocate & Saukvalley.com

$26 Deal Advertise 1 item for under $300

5 14 14

Lines

Days

Days

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED

ONLINE

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad. Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

SAUK VALLEY Offer Expires 12/26/16 LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

• To place any line ad in the next day’s classifieds, please call before 3:30pm Monday - Friday • To place any line ad in the SVWeekend’s classifieds, please call before Noon on Friday.

• To place any line ad in Monday’s classifieds, please call before 3:30pm on Friday.

Item must be priced over $300. 1 Item per ad. Private Party ads only.

No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer Expires December 26, 2016

TELEGRAPH

$15 Deal Advertise 1 item for under $300

4 7 7

Lines

Days

Days ONLINE

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad. Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

SAUK VALLEY Offer Expires 12/26/16 LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

$7.50 Deal Advertise 1 item for under $300

4 3 3

Lines

Days

Days

IN SAUK VALLEY CLASSIFIED

ONLINE

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Item must be priced under $300. 1 Item per ad. Private Party ads only. No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Rummage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/Travel or Real Estate.

SAUK VALLEY Offer Expires 12/26/16 LASSIFIEDS

C

dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

B4 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

NFL | EAGLES AT BEARS

Bears can attack Eagles through the air Eagles offensive line will be a challenge for Bears

BY HUB ARKUSH Shaw Media

Eagles at Bears

The Bears lost to the Houston Texans in the season opener because the Texans are a better team than the Bears.

So drop all your focus on home openers, the Eagles’ opening week opponents and Kevin White, and ask yourself the only fundamental question that matters: Are the Eagles as good or better than the Bears right now?

Carson Wentz is not as good as Jay Cutler – yet – but those two won’t play against each other Monday night.

Wentz had a marvelous debut against the Browns because he faced very little pressure – the Eagles’ O-line did a nice job of protecting him – and he stayed within himself, meaning he didn’t try and force any throws into tight windows or difficult spots, in large part because he didn’t have to.

Can the Bears’ front seven pressure Wentz, and can the secondary tighten the gaps he has to throw into?

One of their biggest failings against Houston was the Bears failed to make Brock Osweiler uncomfortable in the pocket.

The Eagles’ offensive line is much better than the patchwork Texans group that shut down the Bears.

While he is oft-injured and aging, Jason Peters is healthy right now, and when healthy

When: 7:30 p.m. today TV: ESPN Radio: 780 AM Last week: Bears lost 23-14 to Houston; Eagles beat Cleveland 29-10 and relatively fresh, he is one of the best left tackles in football.

Right tackle Lane Johnson was expected to be out with a 10-game suspension for a failed PED test, but he is still active and there is no explanation available as to why. But when active, Johnson is close to a Pro Bowl talent on the other side.

Allen Barbre and Jason Kelce are above-average performers at left guard and center, and right guard Brandon Brooks was one of the Eagles major spring free agency acquisitions, ironically enough from the Texans.

If the Bears’ front seven doesn’t step its game up significantly over last week, this matchup will be a big problem.

On the flip side, the Bears’ secondary was better than advertised in Houston with Tracy Porter having a particularly strong game and Jacoby Glenn, Bryce Callahan and Deiondre’ Hall all flashing more good than bad.

Philly’s Jordan Matthews has been just better than average at wide receiver and Nelson Agholor, Dorial Green-Beckham and Bryce Treggs are at

this stage just prospects.

I wouldn’t trade Kevin White for any of them.

Tight end Zach Ertz was projected to be Wentz’s favorite target, but he’ll be out after suffering a displaced rib last Sunday and 31-year-old, 10-year veteran Brent Celek, who will take his place, is good but not great.

The Bears’ secondary can handle all this if they play as well or better than last week.

Running back Ryan Mathews shouldn’t scare the Bears, but when Darren Sproles is on the field they need to know where he is at all times.

On the other side of the ball, the Bears’ offensive line was its weakest link in Houston, and while the Eagles’ front seven isn’t the Texans, it can be a challenge.

The matchup of the evening should be Eagles All-Pro defensive tackle Fletcher Cox taking on either Kyle Long or Cody Whitehair much of the evening.

Eagles right end Connor Barwin and left end Brandon Graham are both pass rush specialists and each of them and Cox had sacks last Sunday versus the Browns.

The Eagles are unremarkable at the “Mike” and “Sam” linebacker spots with Jordan Hicks and Nigel Bradham, respectively, but Mychal Kendricks at the “Will” is fast, athletic and a big-play specialist.

AP

Chicago defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) and the rest of the Bears’ defensive line will have to face an Eagles offensive line which did a solid job protecting Carson Wentz in Week 1.

NFL | VIKINGS 17, PACKERS 14

NFL ROUNDUP

Vikings open new home with a win Mariota leads Titans’ Bradford 22 of 30 passing for 286 yards in Minnesota debut

BY DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer

MINNEAPOLIS – Sam Bradford had a Minnesota debut almost as dazzling as the new $1.1 billion building itself, completing 22 of 30 passes for 286 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers to lead the Vikings to a 17-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.

The defense did the rest, sacking Aaron Rodgers five times and producing two turnovers in the fourth quarter that quashed the comeback and sent the crowd of 66,813 into a deafening frenzy in celebration of first regular-season game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Adrian Peterson limped off in the third quarter with a right knee injury, and only 19 yards on 12 carries, but the Vikings (2-0) proved they still have a lot of options. Stefon Diggs caught nine passes for 182 yards a touchdown. They held the Packers to 65 total yards in the first half, withstanding an early touchdown pass by

AP

Aaron Rodgers (12) fumbles in front of Minnesota outside linebacker Anthony Barr as the Vikings defense kept pressure on him throughout the game.

Rodgers was sacked five times.

Rodgers to Jordy Nelson on a drive aided by two penalties by cornerback Terence Newman.

Trae Waynes, who had two penalties himself, intercepted Rodgers in Vikings’ territory in the closing minutes to seal

the victory. The previous drive was killed when Brian Robison knocked the ball out of the hands of Rodgers.

The Vikings, who aggressively traded two premium draft picks including next year’s

first-rounder to Philadelphia to fetch Bradford after Teddy Bridgewater went down with a massive left knee injury, boldly eschewed a field goal try early in the second quarter.

Bradford found Diggs for a 4-yard completion on fourth-and-1 from the 18. Then he hit Kyle Rudolph for an 8-yard touchdown pass three plays later.

Bradford was hit hard on his non-throwing hand by Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews while following through on a pass at one point during the drive.

He visited the locker room briefly for further examination but never missed a snap, despite significant swelling beneath his left pinky.

There were only a couple of instances that even hinted of newness for Bradford and the offense, when one throw on the first drive sailed well past where Rudolph’s route ended and another later in the first quarter was in the air too quickly for Rudolph to turn around.

rally to beat Lions By the Associated Press

Marcus Mariota converted a fourth down with a perfectly lofted 9-yard pass TD pass to Andre Johnson with 1:13 left, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to beat the Lions 16-15 in Detroit.

Mariota dropped the pass over linebacker Tahir Whitehead to Johnson just before safety Rafael Bush could get to the veteran receiver. Tennessee went 93 yards on 13 plays over nearly 6 minutes on the game-winning drive.

The Titans (1-1) ended a five-game losing streak, dating to last December, when Mariota threw two TD passes in the fourth quarter after trailing 15-3.

The Lions (1-1) had an opportunity to drive for a second straight winning field goal, but Matthew Stafford threw an interception to Perrish Cox at midfield in the final minute.

Broncos 34, Colts 20:

Von Miller gave the Denver fans a reminder of his Super Bowl 50 MVP performance, sweeping in for the sack-strip of Andrew Luck that sealed the win in Denver.

With the Broncos clinging to a six-point lead with 1:51 remaining, Miller burst past right tackle Joe Reitz and swiped the ball from Luck’s grasp. Fellow linebacker Shane Ray scooped up the ball and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown.

Miller added a sack on the last play as the Broncos (2-0) sent the bangedup Colts limping to their third consecutive 0-2 start.

They did it by rattling Luck, who started 5 for 18 before he engineered a couple of second-half touchdown drives. Luck completed just 21 of 40 passes for 197 yards, was sacked five times, and had his lone interception returned 46 yards for a TD

by Aqib Talib.

Texans 19, Chiefs 12:

DeAndre Hopkins had 113 yards receiving and a touchdown, and Nick Novak kicked four field goals as Houston won at home.

Novak connected from 32, 24, 31 and 43 yards for the Texans (2-0), whose defense set a franchise record by recovering three fumbles in the first half.

MLB ROUNDUP

Cubs hitters can’t come through in the clutch By the Associated Press

Major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks allowed two runs in six innings and remained stuck on 15 victories as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Tyler Thornburg struck out Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo with two on in the ninth to earn his 11th save in 16 chances.

The NL Central champion Cubs have lost four of six, and are trying to secure home-field advantage in the playoffs.

Chris Carter homered, and Martin Maldonado AP and pitcher Wily Peralta The Cubs’ Ben Zobrist (left) tries to avoid the tag by (7-10) added RBI singles Brewers relief pitcher Carlos Torres (59) on Sunday. for the Brewers, who took The Cubs have lost four of their last six games. three of four games from

the Cubs. Milwaukee slugger Ryan Braun got a scheduled day off after hitting two home runs Saturday in Milwaukee’s 11-3 victory.

Hendricks (15-8), making his first start since losing a no-hit bid in the ninth inning at St. Louis, struck out nine and gave up six hits. His ERA rose from 2.03 to 2.06 as he lost for the first time since July 26 at the White Sox. Royals 10, White Sox 3:

Kendrys Morales homered for his 1,000th career hit and drove in four runs, and Danny Duffy pitched effectively into the eighth inning as Kansas City won at home.

Duffy (12-2) picked up his first victory since Aug.

21. He struck out eight and gave up three runs.

Morales homered in the sixth with Paulo Orlando aboard. Orlando reached base four times – two doubles, a walk and hit by pitch – and scored three runs. Morales contributed a RBI single in the first, and doubled home Eric Hosmer in the fourth.

Hosmer drove in three runs. Whit Merrifield had three hits and two RBIs. Todd Frazier hit his 37th homer, a White Sox record for a third baseman. Jose Quintana (1211) fell to 1-9 lifetime against the Royals.

Cardinals 3, Giants 0:

Alex Reyes pitched seven dominant innings in his third major league start,

fellow rookie Alemys Diaz hit a two-run homer, and St. Louis moved up in the tight NL wild-card race with a shutout in San Francisco.

St. Louis split this fourgame series, winning the final two. The Giants finished up a 2-5 homestand, and have won just one series at AT&T Park since the All-Star break.

Reyes (3-1), considered one of the majors’ best pitching prospects, hasn’t disappointed since he was called up from the minors on Aug. 9 when Michael Wacha went on the disabled list with shoulder discomfort.

Reyes gave up four hits, striking out six with two walks.

Monday, September 19, 2016

www.saukvalley.com

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Prep football Friday’s late box score at Manlius

ORION 42, BUREAU VALLEY 20

O BV First downs 18 18 Total yards 435 318 Rushes-yards 41-313 27-74 Passing yards 122 217 Passing (C-A-I) 14-19-0 19-28-2 Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-yards 8-75 9-55 Punts-ave.

1-34 1-30 Orion 7 14 7 14 – 42 Bureau Valley 7 7 6 0 – 20 First quarter BV – Moore 6 run (kick good) 4:52 O – Blackert 8 pass from Matson (kick good) :59.5 Second quarter BV – Edlefson 4 pass from Davis (kick good) 8:34 O – Stropes 3 pass from Matson (kick good) 2:35 O – Schroeder 5 pass from Matson (kick good) Third quarter O – Moniski 2 run (kick good) 4:13 BV – Davis 11 run (pass failed) 1:30 Fourth quarter O – Lee 7 pass from Matson (kick good) 10:52 O – Schultz 3 run (kick good) 5:21

NASCAR SPRINT CUP

Top 5 individuals 1. Anthony Ruthey (Riverdale) 67, 2. Tyler Bussert (Riverdale) 68, 3. Nick Elting (Macomb) 70, 4. Dylan Cervantes (Alleman) 72, 5. Anthony Mendoza (West Carroll) 73 Prophetstown scores: Jackson Westen 78, Jackson Ames 80, Jaden Taylor 83, Aaron Hanrahan 90, Harrison Ames 94, Kyle Sigel 94 Morrison scores: Jaeden Workman 79, Bryce Smith 83, Corbin Wilkins 89, Adam Lindstrom 97, Noah Van Zuiden 112 Fulton scores: Andrew Schrader 80, Jason Sikkema 82, Brady Schaver 91, Alex Hartman 97, Dylan Smith 106, Clayton Holesinger 114 Erie scores: Kale Orman 90, Brady Anderson 97, Caden Swift 106, Ben Grimes 106, Logan Eggers 117 Other West Carroll scores: Aaron Haring 83, Ethan Reiland 96, Matt Haring 100, Ryan Gengenback 107, Alec Tipton 114

Girls golf

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Orion: Schultz 20-136, Moniski 7-63West 2-54, Blackert 5-33, Hutcherson 5-24, Matson 2-3. Bureau Valley: Davis 16-77, Moore 5-21, Peterson 3-2, Schoff 2-(-2).

PASSING – Orion: Matson 14-19-0, 122 yards. Bureau Valley: Davis 19-28-2, 214 yards.

RECEIVING – Orion: Schroeder 4-36, Lee 3-16, Stropes 3-20, Schultz 2-19, Moniski 1-18, Blackert 1-13. Bureau Valley: Herr 8-112, Edlefson 5-43, Peterson 3-24, Moore 2-30, Schoff 1-8

Satuday’s results Geneseo invite Team scores 1. Erie 361, 2. Geneseo 370, 3. Sherrard 393, 4. Rockridge 401, 5. West Carroll 411, 6. St. Bede 425, 7. Sterling 431, 8. Geneseo JV 468, 9. Rock Falls 483, 10. Rock Island 501 Top 5 individuals 1. Nikki Schmitt (Sherrard) 84, 2. Jenna Cheek (Geneseo) 85), 3. Jillian Stone (Rockridge) 85), 4. Kathy Schmitt (Sherrard) 85, 5. Hayley Guilinger (West Carroll) 85 Erie scores: Sera Bebon 86, Madison Newton 87, Riley Redell 89, Lexus Georgean 99 Sterling scores: Rachel Spencer 102, Averi Heintzelman 114, Emma Boze 107, Jessica Rahn 108, Julia Hoffman 117 Rock Falls scores: Adison Wolf 106, Bree Johnson 124, Payton Law 129, Kylee Ricketts 124, Mahala Larson 133, Jessie Clevenger 161 Other West Carroll scores: Emily Suiter 106, Hannah Guilinger 108, Alyssa Smith 112, Emily Hartman 130

Boys cross country

Women’s tennis

Saturday’s results Bureau Valley Invitational at Bureau Valley North Junior High, Walnut 3.02 miles Team scores 1. IVC 85, 2. Elmwood-Brimfield 86, 3.

Newman 90, 4. Eureka 97, 5. Rock Falls 118, 6. Mercer County 134, 7. Rockridge 223, 8. ROWVA-Galva 234, 9. Farmington 285, 10. Putnam County 310, 11. Ridgewood 316, 12. Henry-Midland 338, 13.

Sherrard 340, 14. Plano 357, 15. Rockford Lutheran 359, 16. Bureau Valley 379, 17.

Fieldcrest 435, 18. Kewanee 528

Friday’s results at DuPage

Top 5 finishers 1. Brayden Hamblen (Rock Falls) 15:38, 2.

Chris Ahlers (Newman) 16:07, 3. Dawson Smith (Rock Falls) 16:26, 4. Owen Habeger (IVC) 16:28, 5. Caelin Foley (ROWVA-Galva) 16:54 Other Newman runners: 6. Spencer Mauch 16:58, 14. Shay Hafner 17:25, 25.

Matt Hodge 18:01, 57. Quentin Larson 19:18, 64. Ben Sheats 19:29, 118. Lucas Velasquez 21:16 Other Rock Falls runners: 24. Matt Laws 17:55, 51. Rio Salas 19:04, 58. Javier DeLaTorre 19:19, 63. Drew Henson 19:28, 68. Jerome Warren 19:32, 79. Jose Hernandez 20:01, 88. Colton Peterson 20:14 Bureau Valley runners: 40. Bradley Sierens 18:39, 52. Kurt Bitting 19:07, 136.

Trevor Griffin 21:57, 137. Allen Guenther 22:02, 142. Robert Aukes 22:25 Amboy-LaMoille runners: 15. Tom Stamberger 17:32, 84. Tom Molln 20:05 Erie-Prophetstown runners: 100. Owen Abell 20:42, 150. Alex Abell 23:17

Girls cross country Saturday’s results Bureau Valley Invitational at Bureau Valley North Junior High, Walnut 3.02 miles Team scores 1. Eureka 85, 2. IVC 120, 3. Seneca 136, 4. El Paso-Gridley 149, 5. Amboy-LaMoille 197, 6. Stark County 212, 7. Newman 224, 8. Westmont 231, 9. Annawan-Wethersfield 243, 10. Elmwood 272, 11. Erie-Prophetstown 302, 12. Bureau Valley 333, 13. Rock Falls 338, 14. Sandwich 343, 15. Hall 366, 16. Princeton 431, 17. Fieldcrest 459, 18.

Plano 494, 19. Aurora Christian 506, 20.

Henry-Midland 519, 21. Ridgewood 527, 22. Mercer County 601, 23. Sherrard 607, 24. Orion 631, 25. Farmington 672 Top 5 finishers 1. Kayla Schiera (Sandwich) 19:24, 2.

Emma Argo (Eureka) 19:39, 3. Haley Weidner (Bureau Valley 19:41.1, 4. Whitney Johnson (Annawan-Wethersfield) 19:41.5, 5. Halle Nash (Westmont) 20:06 Amboy-LaMoille runners: 7. Megan Grady 20:42, 18. Erin Hosto 21:20, 47.

Cassidy Corcoran 23:09, 65. Kaitlyn Ortgiesen 23:41, 68. Kelynn Boyle 23:44, 104. Alison O’Rourke 25:04, 145. Ally Gascoigne 26:32 Newman runners: 12. Teagan McKenna 21:04, 44. Kelsey Simpson 23:02, 49. Natlie Amazola 23:14, 62. Kate Bonnell 23:37, 66. Carlie Sherman 23:41, 90. Rosa Juarez 24:29 Erie-Prophetstown runners: 37. Mackenzie Clary 22:41, 48. Makayla Dornbush 23:13, 57. Jayden Grunder 23:28, 82.

Olivia Miniel 24:12, 95. Stephanie Sandrock 24:43, 134. Michelle Cooney 26:19, 156.

Lauren Sibley 26:57, 189. Heide Gallagher 29:33, 190. Aly Wetzell 29:33, 199. Sammy Barger 30:25 Other Bureau Valley runners: 59.

Hannah Williams 23:31, 67. Heather Williams 23:43, 110. Savanah Wall 25:16, 127. Marissa Mungia 26:01, 128. Nataleigh Nugent 26:02, 129. Kaitlin Mungia 26:05 Rock Falls runners: 15. Bailee Fortney 21:09, 17. Alex Gomez 21:11, 50. Erin Porter 23:18, 118. Brittney Shipman 25:33, 192. Nalleli Diaz 29:39, 204. Jasmine LillyLee 32:33, 205. Katie Elder 32:33

Boys golf Saturday’s results Salley Wessels Invitational at Sunset Golf Course, Mount Morris Par 72 Team scores 1. Byron 348, 2. Rockford Christian 350, 3.

Newman 354, 4. Dixon 363, 5. Aquin 377, 6. Polo 378, 7. Oregon 382, 8. Forreston 388, 9. Indian Creek 410, 10. Christian Life 422, 11. Stillman Valley 426 Top 5 finishers 1. Cole Ruckman (Dixon) 76, 2. Connor Hurd (Byron) 82, 3. Jacob Rude (Newman) 83, 4. Bryan Edler (Forreston) 84, 5. Trent Snodgrass (Byron) 84 Other Newman scores: Cael Sanders 88, KC Knack 90, Ryan Rude 93, Cody Britt 96, JD Ackert 96 Other Dixon scores: Jackson Jeffery 93, Patrick Johnson 96, Lukas Wedekind 98, Olivia Pultorak 104, Mitchell Dixon 104 Polo scores: Trevin Woodin 90, Mack Llanas 93, Christopher Rademacher 96, Lane Hopkins 99, Logan Albrecht 120, Hayden Bittinger 145 Oregon scores: Adam Merrill 87, Matt Myers 95, Jackson Buck 96, Matt Slouka 104, Kyle Lundquist 111, Case Sellers 121

Sauk Valley Media • B5

DuPAGE 9, SAUK VALLEY 0 Singles 1. Nadia Hussain (D) def. Nadia Trujilo 6-1, 6-1 2. Shannon McCarthy (D) def. Ally Shank 6-4, 6-1 3. Sam Naughton (D) def. Shantel Ordean 6-3, 6-0 4. Janelle Stolarczuk (D) def. Macy Sullivan 6-1, 6-0 5. Rebecca LeFevour (D) def. Sydney Lippens 7-5, 4-6, 10-8 6. Loren Casey (D) def. Emily Berogan 6-2, 6-0 Doubles 1. Hussain, McCarthy (D) def. Trujilo, Shank 7-6 (9-7), 6-0 2. Naughton, Stolarczuk (D) def. Ordean, Lippens 3-6, 6-4, 10-5 3. Casey, Riya Randhawa (D) def. Sullivan, Berogan 6-4, 7-5

MLB American League

East Division

W L Pct GB Boston 85 64 .570 — Baltimore 82 67 .550 3 Toronto 81 68 .544 4 New York 77 72 .517 8 Tampa Bay 64 85 .430 21 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 86 63 .577 — Detroit 79 70 .530 7 Kansas City 76 73 .510 10 Chicago 72 77 .483 14 Minnesota 55 95 .367 31½ West Division

W L Pct GB Texas 88 62 .587 — Seattle 79 70 .530 8½ Houston 78 71 .523 9½ Oakland 66 83 .443 21½ Los Angeles 65 84 .436 22½ Saturday’s results Boston 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Cleveland 1, Detroit 0, 10 innings Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 2 N.Y. Mets 3, Minnesota 2, 12 innings Kansas City 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Oakland 11, Texas 2 L.A. Angels 6, Toronto 1 Houston 2, Seattle 1 Sunday’s results Detroit 9, Cleveland 5 N.Y. Mets 3, Minnesota 2 Baltimore 2, Tampa Bay 1 Kansas City 10, Chicago White Sox 3 Oakland 5, Texas 2 L.A. Angels 4, Toronto 0 Seattle 7, Houston 3 Boston 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 Today’s games Chicago White Sox (Rodon 7-9) at Kansas City (Ventura 10-11), 1:15 p.m.

Boston (Porcello 20-4) at Baltimore (Bundy 9-5), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Chacin 5-8) at Texas (Perez 10-10), 7:05 p.m.

Houston (Peacock 0-0) at Oakland (Cotton 1-0), 9:05 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 8-9) at Seattle (Walker 6-10), 9:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s games Boston at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Texas, 7:05 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m.

Houston at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

Toronto at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

ROYALS 10, WHITE SOX 3 Chicago Kansas City

ab r h bi ab r h bi Ti.Andr ss 5 0 2 0 Mrrfeld 2b 5 1 3 2 Eaton rf 3 0 1 0 Orlando cf-rf 3 3 2 0 K.Smith c 2 1 1 0 Hosmer 1b 5 1 1 3 Abreu 1b 3 0 0 0 Morales dh 5 1 3 4 Me.Cbrr lf 3 1 0 0 S.Perez c 4 0 0 0 T.Frzer 3b 4 1 3 2 A.Grdon lf 3 1 1 1 Av.Grca dh 4 0 1 1 A.Escbr ss 4 1 1 0 C.Snchz 2b 4 0 0 0 Cthbert 3b 4 0 1 0 Avila c 2 0 1 0 H.Dzier rf 2 1 0 0 Coats ph-rf 2 0 0 0 B.Burns cf 0 1 0 0 Le.Grca cf 4 0 2 0 Totals 36 3 11 3 Totals 35 10 12 10 Chicago 000 200 010 — 3 Kansas City 130 202 02x — 10 E–C.Sanchez (2). DP–Chicago 1, Kansas City 2. LOB–Chicago 8, Kansas City 6.

2B–Merrifield (18), Orlando 2 (20), Morales (21). HR–T.Frazier (37), Morales (28), A.Gordon (16). CS–Merrifield (3).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Quintana L,12-11 4 10 6 6 3 1 Beck 2 1 2 2 0 1 Turner 2 1 2 2 0 0 Kansas City Duffy W,12-2 7 8 3 3 2 8 McCarthy 1 1 0 0 0 1 Moylan 1 2 0 0 0 0 Duffy pitched to 2 batters in the 8th HBP–by Beck (Orlando), by Turner (Burns).

National League

Freeport invite at Park Hills Par 72 Team scores 1. DeKalb 327, 1. Hononegah 327, 3. Harlem 331, 4. McHenry 335, 5. Boylan 337, 6. Freeport 344, 7. Sterling 347, 8. Belvidere North 348, 9. Guilford, 10. Auburn 353, 11. Belvidere 426, 11. Rockford East 426, 13. Rockford Jefferson 430 Top 5 finishers 1. Varun Menon (Hononegah) 73, 2. Emma Carpenter (DeKalb) 75, 3. Kyle Ketcham (Guilford) 78, 3. Austin Young (Harlem) 78, 3. Ryan Blackburn (Sterling) 78 Other Sterling scores: Nick Ceruzzi 81, Nate Olson 92, Adam Oelrichs 96, Luke Steinke 96, Jake Alston 98

East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 88 61 .591 — New York 80 69 .537 8 Miami 74 75 .497 14 Philadelphia 67 83 .447 21½ Atlanta 58 91 .389 30 Central Division

W L Pct GB x-Chicago 94 55 .631 — St. Louis 78 71 .523 16 Pittsburgh 74 75 .497 20 Milwaukee 68 82 .453 26½ Cincinnati 63 86 .423 31 West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 84 65 .564 — San Francisco 79 70 .530 5 Colorado 72 77 .483 12 Arizona 63 86 .423 21 San Diego 62 87 .416 22

Wayne Brinkmeier Invitational at Byron Hills, Port Byron Par 71 Team scores 1. Riverdale 289, 2. Alleman 302, 3.

Macomb 319, 4. Orion 325, 5. Rockridge 331, 6. Prophetstown 331, 7. Stockton 336, 8. Morrison 348, 9. Fulton 350, 10.

West Carroll 352, 11. Galva 387, 12. Erie 399, 13. Amboy 404, 14. Sherrard 428

x-clinched division Saturday’s results Pittsburgh 10, Cincinnati 4, 1st game Atlanta 7, Washington 3 Milwaukee 11, Chicago Cubs 3 Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 3, 2nd game Philadelphia 8, Miami 0 N.Y. Mets 3, Minnesota 2, 12 innings Colorado 8, San Diego 0 L.A. Dodgers 6, Arizona 2 St. Louis 3, San Francisco 2

Sunday’s results Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 4 N.Y. Mets 3, Minnesota 2 Atlanta 6, Washington 2, 7 innings Miami 5, Philadelphia 4 Milwaukee 3, Chicago Cubs 1 St. Louis 3, San Francisco 0 Colorado 6, San Diego 3 Arizona 10, L.A. Dodgers 9, 12 innings Today’s games Atlanta (Blair 0-6) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 13-8), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Cole 1-2) at Miami (Chen 5-4), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Adleman 2-4) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 14-9), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Martinez 14-8) at Colorado (Anderson 5-5), 7:40 p.m.

Arizona (Shipley 4-3) at San Diego (Richard 2-3), 9:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 14-9) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 11-3), 9:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s games Chicago White Sox at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

Arizona at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Sunday’s box scores

BREWERS 3, CUBS 1 Milwaukee Chicago

ab r h bi ab r h bi Villar 3b-2b 4 0 0 0 Fowler cf 4 0 0 0 Gennett 2b 4 0 1 0 Bryant 3b 5 0 1 0 Y.Rvera 3b 0 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 4 0 1 0 Carter 1b 4 1 1 1 Zobrist lf 4 0 0 0 H.Perez rf 4 1 1 0 Russell ss 4 0 1 0 D.Sntna cf 4 0 0 0 Heyward rf 4 0 2 0 Or.Arca ss 4 0 1 0 M.Mntro c 4 0 0 0 Mldnado c 3 1 1 1 J.Baez 2b 3 1 1 0 M.Reed lf 4 0 1 0 Hndrcks p 2 0 2 0 Wi.Prlt p 2 0 1 1 L Stlla ph 1 0 1 1 Elmore ph 1 0 0 0 Joe.Smt p 0 0 0 0 C.Trres p 0 0 0 0 T.Wood p 0 0 0 0 Thrnbrg p 0 0 0 0 Fe.Pena p 0 0 0 0 Cahill p 0 0 0 0 Coghlan ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 34 3 7 3 Totals 36 1 9 1 Milwaukee 020 000 010 — 3 Chicago 000 001 000 — 1 LOB–Milwaukee 5, Chicago 11. 2B–Gennett (28), Or.Arcia (7), Rizzo (39), La Stella (11). HR–Carter (36). SB–H.Perez (31), Or.Arcia (4).

IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee Peralta W,7-10 6 9 1 1 1 5 Torres H,16 2 0 0 0 0 2 Thornburg S,11-16 1 0 0 0 1 2 Chicago Hendricks L,15-8 6 6 2 2 0 9 Smith 1 0 0 0 0 1 Wood 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Pena 1/3 1 1 1 0 0 Cahill 1 0 0 0 1 1 HBP–by Thornburg (Baez).

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA New England 2 0 0 1.000 54 45 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 59 54 Miami 0 2 0 .000 34 43 Buffalo 0 2 0 .000 38 50 South

W L T Pct PF PA Houston 2 0 0 1.000 42 26 Tennessee 1 1 0 .500 32 40 Indianapolis 0 2 0 .000 55 73 Jacksonville 0 2 0 .000 37 65 North

W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 2 0 0 1.000 62 32 Baltimore 2 0 0 1.000 38 27 Cincinnati 1 1 0 .500 39 46 Cleveland 0 2 0 .000 30 54 West

W L T Pct PF PA Denver 2 0 0 1.000 55 40 Kansas City 1 1 0 .500 45 46 San Diego 1 1 0 .500 65 47 Oakland 1 1 0 .500 63 69

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA 2 0 0 1.000 36 32 1 0 0 1.000 29 10 1 1 0 .500 46 43 0 2 0 .000 39 65 South

W L T Pct PF PA Tampa Bay 1 1 0 .500 38 64 Carolina 1 1 0 .500 66 48 Atlanta 1 1 0 .500 59 59 New Orleans 0 2 0 .000 47 51 North

W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 2 0 0 1.000 42 30 Green Bay 1 1 0 .500 41 40 Detroit 1 1 0 .500 54 51 Chicago 0 1 0 .000 14 23 West

W L T Pct PF PA San Francisco 1 1 0 .500 55 46 Los Angeles 1 1 0 .500 9 31 Arizona 1 1 0 .500 61 30 Seattle 1 1 0 .500 15 19

N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Dallas Washington

Thursday’s result N.Y. Jets 37, Buffalo 31 Sunday’s results New England 31, Miami 24 N.Y. Giants 16, New Orleans 13 Dallas 27, Washington 23 Tennessee 16, Detroit 15 Baltimore 25, Cleveland 20 Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 16 Houston 19, Kansas City 12 Carolina 46, San Francisco 27 Los Angeles 9, Seattle 3 Arizona 40, Tampa Bay 7 Denver 34, Indianapolis 20 Atlanta 35, Oakland 28 San Diego 38, Jacksonville 14 Minnesota 17, Green Bay 14 Today’s game Philadelphia at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday’s box score

VIKINGS 17, PACKERS 14 Green Bay Minnesota

7 0 0 7 — 14 0 10 7 0 — 17 First Quarter GB–Nelson 1 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 5:39.

Second Quarter Min–Rudolph 8 pass from Bradford (Walsh kick), 10:14.

Min–FG Walsh 46, :27.

Third Quarter Min–Diggs 25 pass from Bradford (Walsh kick), 2:11.

Fourth Quarter GB–A.Rodgers 10 run (Crosby kick), 12:41.

GB Min First downs 20 15 Total Net Yards 263 284 Rushes-yards 23-83 22-30 Passing 180 254 Punt Returns 1-2 0-0 Kickoff Returns 1-21 2-62 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-4 Comp-Att-Int 20-36-1 22-31-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 5-33 4-32 Punts 5-38.6 7-39.0 Fumbles-Lost 4-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 6-72 13-137 Time of Possession 29:42 30:18 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Green Bay, Lacy 12-50, A.Rodgers 3-29, Starks 7-3, Cobb 1-1.

Minnesota, Peterson 12-19, Asiata 6-14, McKinnon 2-2, Patterson 1-(minus 2), Bradford 1-(minus 3).

PASSING–Green Bay, A.Rodgers 20-361-213. Minnesota, Bradford 22-31-0-286.

RECEIVING–Green Bay, Nelson 5-73, Cobb 5-42, Cook 4-31, Adams 3-26, R.Rodgers 2-25, Starks 1-16. Minnesota, Diggs 9-182, Thielen 4-41, Rudolph 3-31, C.Johnson 2-15, Peterson 2-7, Asiata 1-11, McKinnon 1-(minus 1).

College football Big Ten schedule Saturday’s games Penn State 34, Temple 27 Rutgers 37, New Mexico 28 North Dakota State 23, Iowa 21 Wisconsin 23, Georgia State 17 Michigan 45, Colorado 28 Nebraska 35, Oregon 32 Western Michigan 34, Illinois 10 Maryland 30, Central Florida 24 Michigan State 36, Notre Dame 28 Ohio State 45, Oklahoma 24 Northwestern 24, Duke 13

State schedule Saturday’s games Eastern Illinois 24, Illinois State 21 San Diego State 42, Northern Illinois 28 Southern Illinois 50, Murray State 17

The AP Top 25

Record Pts Pv 1. Alabama (50) 3-0 1510 1 2. Ohio St. (4) 3-0 1442 3 3. Louisville (6) 3-0 1406 10 4. Michigan (1) 3-0 1277 4 5. Clemson 3-0 1258 5 6. Houston 3-0 1245 6 7. Stanford 2-0 1195 7 8. Michigan St. 2-0 1084 12 9. Washington 3-0 1040 8 10. Texas A&M 3-0 890 17 11. Wisconsin 3-0 828 9 12. Georgia 3-0 726 16 13. Florida St. 2-1 722 2 14. Tennessee 3-0 707 15 15. Miami 3-0 565 25 16. Baylor 3-0 529 21 17. Arkansas 3-0 528 24 18. LSU 2-1 517 20 19. Florida 3-0 479 23 20. Nebraska 3-0 420 NR 21. Texas 2-1 196 11 22. San Diego St. 3-0 183 NR 23. Mississippi 1-2 172 19 24. Utah 3-0 154 NR 25. Oklahoma 1-2 139 14 Others receiving votes: TCU 132, UCLA 74, North Dakota St. 74, Boise St. 69, Iowa 47, California 44, Oklahoma St. 42, Notre Dame 32, Oregon 23, North Carolina 17, Georgia Tech 17, Cent. Michigan 16, South Florida 7, W. Michigan 6, Toledo 6, Maryland 3, Arizona St. 3, Virginia Tech 1.

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 Sunday At Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, Ill. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (6) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 270 laps, 126.3 rating, 44 points.

2. (9) Joey Logano, Ford, 270, 111.1, 40.

3. (14) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 270, 129.1, 39.

4. (22) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 270, 91.9, 38.

5. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 270, 116.7, 37.

6. (3) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 270, 108.7, 36.

7. (19) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 270, 63.2, 34.

8. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 270, 105.3, 34.

9. (7) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 270, 91.1, 32.

10. (17) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 270, 91.8, 0.

11. (16) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 270, 87.2, 30.

12. (8) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 270, 121.3, 31.

13. (12) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 270, 79.3, 28.

14. (15) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 270, 81.2, 27.

15. (5) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 270, 82.7, 26.

16. (11) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 270, 71.5, 25.

17. (21) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 270, 68.7, 24.

18. (10) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 269, 83.9, 23.

19. (18) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 269, 72.6, 22.

20. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 269, 76.9, 21.

21. (26) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 269, 61.6, 20.

22. (28) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 269, 61.2, 19.

23. (20) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 269, 62.3, 18.

24. (25) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 269, 58.5, 17.

25. (23) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 268, 52.0, 16.

26. (24) Greg Biffle, Ford, 268, 52.2, 15.

27. (33) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 268, 47.3, 0.

28. (13) Chris Buescher, Ford, 268, 56.3, 13.

29. (31) Landon Cassill, Ford, 267, 43.6, 12.

30. (35) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 267, 41.2, 11.

31. (34) Brian Scott, Ford, 266, 44.7, 10.

32. (27) Aric Almirola, Ford, 266, 40.7, 9.

33. (37) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 265, 34.2, 8.

34. (29) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 265, 45.6, 7.

35. (32) David Ragan, Toyota, 265, 36.7, 6.

36. (36) Cole Whitt, Ford, 263, 29.8, 5.

37. (30) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 262, 31.6, 4.

38. (40) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 260, 27.3, 3.

39. (39) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 257, 25.3, 2.

40. (38) Joey Gase, Ford, 254, 23.2, 0.

Race Statistics Winner’s Average Speed: 145.163 mph.

Time: 2 hours, 47 minutes, 24 seconds.

Margin of Victory: 0.776 seconds.

Caution Flags: 4 for 22 laps.

Lead Changes: 17 among 9 drivers.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Johnson, 4 times for 114 laps; C.Elliott, 3 times for 72 laps; M.Truex, 2 times for 30 laps; Ky.Busch, 1 time for 20 laps; R.Blaney, 2 times for 6 laps; A.Bowman, 1 time for 5 laps; B.Keselowski, 3 times for 4 laps; D.Hamlin, 1 time for 1 lap; J.Logano, 1 time for 0 laps.

Wins: Ky.Busch, 4; B.Keselowski, 4; D.Hamlin, 3; C.Edwards, 2; K.Harvick, 2; J.Johnson, 2; M.Kenseth, 2; M.Truex, 2; C.Buescher, 1; Ku.Busch, 1; K.Larson, 1; J.Logano, 1; T.Stewart, 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. M.Truex 2,050; 2. B.Keselowski 2,049; 3. Kyle Busch 2,046; 4. D.Hamlin 2,045; 5. J.Logano 2,043; 6. C.Elliott 2,039; 7. M.Kenseth 2,038; 8. J.Johnson 2,037; 9. C.Edwards 2,032; 10. Kurt Busch 2,031; 11.

J.McMurray 2,030; 12. T.Stewart 2,028; 13. A.Dillon 2,027; 14. K.Harvick 2,027; 15. K.Larson 2,026; 16. C.Buescher 2,016 IndyCar – GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma Sunday At Sonoma Raceway Sonoma, California Lap length: 2.4 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (1) Simon Pagenaud, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 2. (5) Graham Rahal, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running 3. (3) Juan Pablo Montoya, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 4. (6) Ryan Hunter-Reay, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running 5. (8) Alexander Rossi, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running 6. (10) Josef Newgarden, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 7. (2) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 8. (14) Marco Andretti, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running 9. (12) Charlie Kimball, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 10. (9) Sebastien Bourdais, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 11. (11) Mikhail Aleshin, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running 12. (20) James Hinchcliffe, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running 13. (13) Tony Kanaan, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 14. (15) Takuma Sato, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running 15. (16) Carlos Munoz, Dallara-Honda, 85 laps, Running 16. (18) Max Chilton, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 17. (7) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Chevrolet, 85 laps, Running 18. (17) Jack Hawksworth, Dallara-Chevrolet, 84 laps, Running 19. (22) RC Enerson, -, 84 laps, Running 20. (4) Will Power, Dallara-Chevrolet, 77 laps, Running 21. (21) Conor Daly, Dallara-Honda, 36 laps, Mechanical 22. (19) Spencer Pigot, Dallara-Honda, 35 laps, Mechanical Race Statistics Winner’s Average Speed: 101.181 mph.

Time: 2:00:12.9424.

Margin of Victory: 3.2523 seconds.

Cautions: 1 for 3 laps.

Lead Changes: 5 among 3 drivers.

Lap Leaders: Pagenaud 1-15, Castroneves 16, Pagenaud 17-60, Rahal 61-62, Castroneves 63-68, Pagenaud 69-85.

Final Points Leaders: Pagenaud 659, Power 531, Castroneves 504, Newgarden 502, Rahal 484, Dixon 477, Kanaan 461, Hinchcliffe 441, Montoya 433, Kimball 433.

AP

Martin Truex Jr. (left) and his girlfriend, Sherry Pollex, pose for photos in Victory Lane after Truex won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase for the Championshiop opener Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.

Late surge lifts Truex in Joliet Driver goes from a lap down to a win at Chicagoland

BY MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press

JOLIET – Martin Truex Jr. went from a completely unraveled tire that left him a lap down to the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup championship lead for the first time in his career.

He can thank a late caution in what has been an emotional year for the small-team driver.

Truex shot to the front after a late re-start and pulled away to give Furniture Row Racing a NASCAR Sprint Cup playoff-opening victory Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.

“I’ve had a lot of practice at it,” Truex said about the on-track obstacles. “I think my approach really changed 2 years ago when [girlfriend] Sherry [Pollex] got diagnosed with cancer. My approach to all those things changed and made me a better driver.”

NASCAR announced after the race that Truex’s No. 78 Toyota failed the laser inspection, but the infraction was not at the level of negating the victory for Chase qualification purposes. Truex is expected to receive a point penalty this week.

Rookie Chase Elliott appeared on his way to an easy win until Michael McDowell blew a tire and spun out to bring a caution with five laps left.

Elliott and Truex came in to pit for tires, with some non-Chase drivers Ryan Blaney and Kasey Kahne and Chase contender Carl Edwards staying on the track.

Truex restarted fourth and Elliott fifth, and Truex quickly got to the front and held off Joey Logano on the final lap for his third victory of the season. Truex is guaranteed to move on when the Chase field is cut from 16 to 12 in 2 weeks.

Truex, whose team gets technical support from Joe Gibbs Racing, made the last four in the 2015 Chase. His 2016 season started with near miss at the Daytona 500 and a Coca-Cola 600 win, while Pollex has battled ovarian cancer. She’s now in remission.

“You have to understand, this isn’t the end of the world,” Truex said of racing setbacks. “We can overcome it. That’s what we did today.”

Chase standings 1. M.Truex 2,050 2. B.Keselowski 2,049 3. Kyle Busch 2,046 4. D.Hamlin 2,045 5. J.Logano 2,043 6. C.Elliott 2,039 7. M.Kenseth 2,038 8. J.Johnson 2,037 9. C.Edwards 2,032 10. Kurt Busch 2,031 11. J.McMurray 2,030 12. T.Stewart 2,028 13. A.Dillon 2,027 14. K.Harvick 2,027 15. K.Larson 2,026 16. C.Buescher 2,016 Elliott finished third, followed by Blaney and Chase driver Brad Keselowski, who sits second in points.

“It’s not yours until it’s over,” the 20-year-old Elliott said. “That’s part of life, man. You’re not dumb. We’ve all watched this stuff long enough to know these races don’t go green that long.”

Truex led early in the race, only to have his tire come completely unraveled. It led to an unscheduled stop that left him a lap down in the 400-mile race.

“The hard compound came off it,” Cole Pearn, Truex’s crew chief, said.

“I guess [Goodyear] saw a couple other tires and came down and told us a certain sequence number had an issue.”

Truex had no other tire issues on the 1.5-mile oval and outraced Kevin Harvick, who also got into early trouble, to be in position for the free pass to the lead lap on the next caution.

Jimmie Johnson dominated the middle of the race, leading 118 laps, until Elliott got by him on lap 176 of 267.

Johnson was running second when he was caught speeding on pit road during the last green-flag stop, yelling “No way!” on his radio when told he had to serve a pass-through penalty.

Johnson finished 12th, but his car also failed laser inspection and he could plummet in the points standings.

Elliott led for 75 laps in what was a clean race with only three cautions until McDowell’s late wreck changed the dynamic of the race.

“I feel for Chase. I know what he’s going through,” Truex said. “I wasn’t going to catch him.”

saukvalley.com saukvalley.com saukvalley.com saukvalley.com

B6

B6 • Sauk Valley Media

www.saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

place ads online www.saukvalley.com

CLASSIFIED SAUK VALLEY

Dixon 815.284.SOLD(7653)

Sterling 815.626.SOLD (7653)

• we reach over 48,000 readers every day • LOST

IS YOUR PET MISSING? Read our found section in todays paper. Just in case it is not there, call one of your area animal shelters listed below:

Reuse.

Repurpose.

Really Save!

Take a fresh look at the Classifieds, the original way to shop green!

VOLUNTEERS

110

Lee County Animal Control (815)284-3833 Granny Rose Animal Shelter (815)288-7387 Whiteside County Animal Control (815)625-3507 Happy Tails Humane Society (815)626-2994 A public service of Sauk Valley Media

Great Garage Sales

126

Become a Hospice Volunteer There's no time like the present to add life to each day of a hospice patient.

Volunteers provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones.

They fill a unique role in providing comfort and support to patients and families with giving of their time, energy and compassion. Hospice of the Rock River Valley has a need for volunteers to work with patients and families. Training classes (six weeks) begin on Tuesday, September 27 and will be held in Classroom 1 at Town Square Center in Dixon from 1-4 p.m. To make a difference in someone's life, call Becky at 815625-3858.

Call

284-2222

VOLUNTEERS

126

CASA 15th Judicial Circuit (Lee/ Carroll/Ogle Counties) is seeking volunteers to advocate for children in the court system involved in abuse and neglect cases.

Your involvement can impact a child’s future.

Contact Vanessa White-Broome, Director of Advocate Services (815) 440-6598 www.casalee carroll.com Pegasus Special Riders Inc., a nonprofit in Oregon, IL that provides therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities is looking for Volunteers to fill the following positions: Leaders, side walkers, horse feeders, fundraising, handyman or women.

PATH certified instructors. No horse exp. Necess. Open training. 815-6771077 or 815-9733177.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SHERIFF'S NO. LAMON J. EDMONDS, Plaintiff

CASE NO. 2016 CH 10 vs.

THE BETTE R. OZMON REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED DECEMBER 9, 1987, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered herein, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Morrison, Illinois, or his Deputy, will on Thursday, the 6th day October, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, property legally described as follows: A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST (ASSUMED BEARINGS), ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, 2727.84 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST, 3816.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE OLD COMO-FERRY ROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST, 26.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY #3; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 79.11 FEET TO A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER WHICH IS 70 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 94 + 17 OF SAID COUNTY HIGHWAY #3; THENCE SOUTH 61 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 35.25 FEET TO A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER WHICH IS 80 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 94 + 50; THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 143.00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 95 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 95 + 88; THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 204.79 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, 266.85 FEET TO THE SAID CENTERLINE OF THE OLD COMO-FERRY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE, 132.21 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

VOLUNTEERS

REAL ESTATE 202 SERVICES

126

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley Sexual Assault Program is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by becoming victim advocates.

Volunteers provide medical and legal advocacy, crisis intervention & information referral to victims of adult and child sexual assault. Comprehensive 40-hour training is provided. For more information, contact: Stacey Rosalez at 815288-1232

Any Where Any Time Online! saukvalley .com

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

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

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

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

Need a car sold?

Call, Stop in or visit our website saukvalley.com classifieds Janet of Dixon sold her 2001 Buick Century Ltd., exc. condition., new tires/brakes, leather int., power windows/ seats. 90,100 mi. $5,600

C CCLASSIFIEDS LASSIFIEDS

Classifieds saUK ValleY

dailyGAZETTE TELEGRAPH

To place an ad, call 815.625.3600 or visit saukvalley.com today!

Also known as: A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 89º 48'48" WEST (ASSUMED BEARINGS), ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, 2727.84 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00º 11'12" WEST, 3816.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE OLD COMO-FERRY ROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 59º 43'31" WEST, 26.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY #3; THENCE SOUTH 08º 09'35" WEST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 79.11 FEET TO A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER WHICH IS 70 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 94 + 17 OF SAID COUNTY HIGHWAY #3; THENCE SOUTH 61º 48'40" WEST, ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 35.25 FEET TO A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER WHICH IS 80 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 94 + 50; THENCE SOUTH 49º 38'32" WEST ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 143.00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 95 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 95 + 88; THENCE NORTH 34º 33'30" WEST, 204.79 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE NORTH 56º 45'33" EAST, 266.85 FEET TO THE SAID CENTERLINE OF THE OLD COMO-FERRY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 30º 16'29" EAST, ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE, 132.21 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. This property is commonly known as 25434 Prophet Town Road, Rock Falls, Illinois, and is improved with a single family residence. Terms of Sale: This real estate is being sold in an "As Is Condition" for cash, and the successful bidder is required to deposit 10% of the bid amount at the time of sale with the Whiteside County Sheriff and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tuesday after the Sale. This property is not available for inspection prior to sale, except by arrangement and agreement of the present owner/occupant.

For information regarding this real estate, interested parties may contact Attorney Elizabeth A. Pfiffner, P.O. Box 115, Marengo, IL 60152 (815)568-8123.

Dated:_____________

Kelly Wilhelmi, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois

Prepared by: Elizabeth A. Pfiffner, #6306246 Filler & Associates P.O. Box 115 Marengo, IL 60152 Ph: (815)568-8123 Fax: (815)568-8142 email:Elizabeth@marengolawoffices.com Published: _Sept. 12, 19, 26, 2016.

SAUK VALLEY SAUK VALLEY SAUK VALLEY

LASSIFIEDS dailyGAZETTE

dailyGAZETTE dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

TELEGRAPH TELEGRAPH

In 10 Days!

815-284-2224 815-625-3600

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Susan R. Wilcox; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00006 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/9/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/27/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 19-22-16-233-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 203 W. 3rd Street, Sublette, IL 61367 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1600646.

I703167 Sept. 12, 19, 26, 2016

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

209

DIXON 2BR house, totally remodeled for sale 815-440-8801

CEMETERY LOTS

226

2 Full Size side by side crypts, at Riverside Mausoleum, $1550 Call or text 315-657-2010 2 lots at Chapel in Dixon, Hill $1200 for both.

Call 815-379-2434.

4 Cemetery Lots Chapel Hill, in Freeport. $800 firm 815-601-8655 Oak Knoll Cemetery Graves #1 & 2.

Lot 968 Section L. West side of Rt. 40 $1200 for both.

Buyer pays closing cost. 815-441-8525

MOBILE HOMES 230

MOBILE HOMES

230

Advertise your mobile homes for sale here!!

ROCKFALLS 2 & 3 BR Mobile Homes. Rent to own $400/mo.

815-441-4157 SophieVentures @gmail.com Professional Office space. 1300 sq. Ft. N. Locust. St. Sterling. 815-622-0479

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305 APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 Attractive 1 & 2 apts. with BR. some utilities. Sterling & Rock Falls.

No pets, no parRefs. req. ties.

815-336-2305.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad?

Call our Classified Department today.

We'll be glad to help you.

626-SOLD or 284-SOLD

AMBOY $200 off 1st mo rent Nice 2BR w/applcs $500/mo + lease & dep. 815-716-0123

ASHTON ★★ 1&2 BR., Ashton/ F.G. 815-7512712/562-5075.★

DIXON 3BR Upper apt. in downtown Dixon. $625/mo. + dep.

Ref. checked.

No dogs.

815-440-4817 Nice 1 & 2 BR, A/C w/ carport. Laundry facl. Avail. All utilities inc. excpt.

Elec., no pets.

815-716-1888

ROCK FALLS 1 & 2 BR Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 Efficiency apt. included.

Utilities $375/mo. + dep.

Call 815-994-0945 Nice, lg. 1BR + applcs, A/C No pets. $425. 815-718-1784 THICKSTEN APTS. 1 & 2 BR houses 815-499-4217

STERLING

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS Studio’s, 1 & 2 BR Apts.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY

(815) 632-7368 (Located Behind Northland Mall)

SM-ST08871-1018

1BR upper, water, sewer, trash, incl., $380 + dep. & ref., No pets. 709 Ave. D 815-718-5689

Monday, September 19, 2016

B7 A1

www.saukvalley.com

Sauk Valley Media • B7

PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY

NOTICE FOR 2017 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION-APRIL 4, 2017 STERLING TOWNSHIP

CIRCULATION: Petitions may be picked up and circulated beginning September, 20, 2016, at the Sterling Township office at 108 Fourth Ave. in Sterling, IL. 61081.

FILING: Filing Dates are December 12 ?

19, 2016, at the Sterling Township Office in Sterling. Petitions may be filed by the candidates or a representative of the candidate. Office hours are 9am to 1pm.

Except on Monday, December 19th, when the office will remain open until 5pm.

Frances Leal Township Clerk September 16 & 19, 2016

NOTICE The Sterling Township Board meeting of September 28, 2016 will be moved to Friday, September 30, 2016. The meeting will be held at: 79 B, Moonlight Bay Marina.

By order of Supervisor, Matthew J Howze.

Frances Leal Township Clerk September 19, 2016

STATE OF ILLINOS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, COUNTY OF LEE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOROTHY L. ROBERG, Deceased.

1501 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021 Date & Place of Death: 08/08/2019- Dixon, Illinois

TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of DOROTHY L. ROBERG who died on August 8, 2016, a resident of 1501 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is HEIDI I. McKEE, 894 Moffet Road, Paw Paw, IL 61353.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On September 6, 2016, an Order entered Admitting the Will to Probate Appointing the Representative was entered.

6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

HEIDI I. McKEE, Executor

Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS STERLING FEDERAL BANK, F.S.B., Plaintiff, Vs. 2016 CH 23 SHERRY L. ECKHARDT AND SKIPPY D. ECKHARDT Defendants, PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Sherry L. Eckardt 3744 Ravenwood Circle Waterloo, IA 50702 or. Sherry L. Eckardt 1701 Eagles Crest Avenue, Unit B15 Davenport IA, 52804 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given you, Sherry L. Eckhardt, Defendant in the above-entitled action, that an action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Case No. 16 CH 23, by Plaintiff Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., in which the Complaint seeks foreclosure of a mortgage owned by Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B., dated March 16, 2016, and recorded March 19, 2007, as Document No. 2007-001649, among the land records of Lee County, Illinois, in which Plaintiff is the Mortgagee of certain real estate owned by Sherry L. Eckhardt, and that foreclosure of said mortgage action is now pending in said court and that the property affected by said cause is described as follows: Unit No. B-2 in The Pheasant Run Condominium of 1217 Washington Avenue as delineated on a survey of the following described real estate: A part of Lot 18 of Moeller's Survey in Section 29, Township 22 North, Range 9 East of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Lee County, Illinois, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 18; thence South 88°51'22” West on the North line of said Lot 18, 212.50 feet; thence South 0°00'12” West a distance of 105.49 feet; thence North 89°00'54” East, a distance of 212.50 feet to the East line of said Lot 18; thence North 0°00'00” East on the East line, a distance of 105.97 feet to the said place of beginning, which survey is attached as Exhibit “A” to the Declaration of Condominium recorded as Document No. 424191 and amendments filed as Document No. 425630 and No. 426841 together with its undivided percentage interest in the common elements, all in Lee County, Illinois. commonly known as 1217 Washington Avenue B2, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

Consequently, unless you, Sherry L. Eckhardt, file your answer to the Complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Lee County, Illinois, at the Lee County Courthouse, 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois, on or before October 20, 2016, a default judgment may be entered against you at any time after that date, in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

Denise A. McCaffrey Denise A. McCaffrey Lee County Circuit Clerk

September 14, 2016

/s/

Lisa A. Gabriel WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 202 E. 5th Street Sterling, IL 61081-0400 815-625-8200 September 19, 26 & October 3rd 2016

Announce

Two candidates are to be elected for full six-year terms.

These petitions may then be filed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with Dana Chacon on the third floor of the college (Room 3K24) or her alternate, Peggy Eshleman (Room 3L12). The dates and times for filing these petitions are as follows: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Persons elected on April 4, 2017 will be seated at the new board's organizational meeting in April of 2017.

Dated this 15th day of September By order of Community College District #506 Dana Chacon, Secretary to the Board of Trustees Sept. 19, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

3. The Attorneys for the estate is HEWITT & WAGNER.

HEWITT & WAGNER 1124 Lincoln Highway Rochelle IL 61068 Telephone 815-562-2704 Attorney for Estate

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that nominating petitions for membership on the Board of Trustees of Sauk Valley Community College, District #506, Lee, Ogle, Henry, Bureau, Whiteside and Carroll counties for the consolidated election to be held on April 4, 2017 may be picked up at the College during regular office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.) from the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Dana Chacon, after September 20, 2016.

Monday December 12, 2016 Tuesday December 13, 2016 Wednesday December 14, 2016 Thursday December 15, 2016 Friday December 16, 2016 Monday December 19, 2016

NO. 2016 P 62 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR

September 13, 2016

SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIXON, ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION

SHERIFF'S NO.

CASE NO. 2016 CH 10

LAMON J. EDMONDS, Plaintiff

vs.

THE BETTE R. OZMON REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED DECEMBER 9, 1987, et al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered herein, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Morrison, Illinois, or his Deputy, will on Thursday, the 6th day of October, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment to-wit: A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST (ASSUMED BEARINGS), ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, 2727.84 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST, 3816.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE OLD COMO-FERRY ROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST, 26.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY #3; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 79.11 FEET TO A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER WHICH IS 70 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 94 + 17 OF SAID COUNTY HIGHWAY #3; THENCE SOUTH 61 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 35.25 FEET TO A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER WHICH IS 80 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 94 + 50; THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 143.00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 95 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 95 + 88; THENCE NORTH 34 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 204.79 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, 266.85 FEET TO THE SAID CENTERLINE OF THE OLD COMO-FERRY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE, 132.21 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Susan R. Wilcox; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00006 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/9/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 10/27/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 2 IN BLOCK 8 IN WYER'S DIVISION TO THE VILLAGE OF SUBLETTE, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF SUBLETTE, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 19-22-16-233-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 203 W. 3rd Street, Sublette, IL 61367 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-00646.

I703167 Sept. 12, 19, 26, 2016

Online Classifieds at Searchable listings Submit an ad online

Dated:____________________

Your Special Occasions in

Published Every Other Tuesday!

Over 140 categories to search

saukvalley.com

CELEBRATIONS!

(815)625-3600

Newer 2 Bedroom $640.00 Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

(815)626-1431

SM-ST08533-1015

1BR $400 & 2BR for $500

Water, sewer, garbage incl.

Coin W/D, No pets/ No parties.

Call Diana: 630-327-7046 1BR, 509 3rd Avenue, $550/mo. + dep., utilities pd.

815-718-2342 Apts. For Rent No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

Sinnissippi Townhomes Spacious 2 BR 2 story townhomes FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Central air, Good location. Laundry hookup.

(815)626-1130.

Studio & 1 BR for rent.

Apt. Downtown Sterling. Coin laundry on facility. Air condition and hot water included. $370 to $500/mo. 815440-1172.

NEW TODAY Studio apt $325/ mo. and 1BR apt. $400/mo. Call 773319-0059.

HOMES FOR RENT

310

Tenants/Landlords HOUSES & APTS. svla.org

DIXON Newly remodeled 920 N. Hennepin Ave. 2BR home, Enclosed front porch, refrig & stove, hardwood floors, deep lot.

N/S, N/P. $650 plus deposit & references 815-9739020 or 815-7326145

OREGON Nice 2BR home, furn. or unfurnished. W/D, refrig., stove. All utilities & cable TV included. $850 mo., + 1mo. Sec. dep.

Req. 815-218-0495

Full-Time Live-In AssisPersonal stant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for 3 1/2 hrs. per night in Sterling. Refs. req.

Email: Sterling LiveWorkExchange @gmail.com

MOBILE HOMES

Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.

Prepared by: Elizabeth A. Pfiffner, #6306246 Filler & Associates P.O. Box 115 Marengo, IL 60152 Ph: (815)568-8123 Fax: (815)568-8142 email:Elizabeth@marengolawoffices.com Published: Sept. 12, 19, 26, 2016

Sterling Rentals

STERLING

Also known as: A PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., IN THE WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 1; THENCE SOUTH 89º 48'48" WEST (ASSUMED BEARINGS), ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 1, 2727.84 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00º 11'12" WEST, 3816.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE OLD COMO-FERRY ROAD, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 59º 43'31" WEST, 26.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COUNTY HIGHWAY #3; THENCE SOUTH 08º 09'35" WEST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 79.11 FEET TO A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER WHICH IS 70 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 94 + 17 OF SAID COUNTY HIGHWAY #3; THENCE SOUTH 61º 48'40" WEST, ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 35.25 FEET TO A CONCRETE RIGHT OF WAY MARKER WHICH IS 80 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 94 + 50; THENCE SOUTH 49º 38'32" WEST ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 143.00 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 95 FEET RIGHT OF STATION 95 + 88; THENCE NORTH 34º 33'30" WEST, 204.79 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE NORTH 56º 45'33" EAST, 266.85 FEET TO THE SAID CENTERLINE OF THE OLD COMO-FERRY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 30º 16'29" EAST, ALONG THE SAID CENTERLINE, 132.21 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

STERLING

Engagements Weddings Birthdays

Birth Announcements Graduations

& Much More!

FOR RENT

315

LOANS

402

THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

Proceed with caution if you are asked to send money or to give a credit card number.

Proceed with caution in calling 900 phone numbers. All phone numbers prefixed by “900” are charged to the CALLER. Charges may be assessed on a “per minute” basis rather than a “per call” basis.

Sauk Valley Classified makes every to qualify effort these charges for the reader.

If you have a concern about an advertiser, please contact the Better Business Bureau 330 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611.

312-832-0500

www.saukvalley.com

Monday, September 19, 2016

Truck Drivers

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Helena Chemical Company, a national agricultural chemical company, has openings for temporary Truck Drivers at our location in Steward, IL. Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, CDL Class A or B. HazMat is Preferred.

Responsibilities: make deliveries, load and unload product, and perform general warehouse duties.

Submit resumes by mail, email or apply in person Helena Chemical Company 1318 Steward Rd. Steward, IL 60553 Attn: Kenny Gries GriesK@helenachemical.com

*SIGN-ON BONUS*

EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Join The Team!

Earn up to $35,000 Sauk Valley Media, a respected and dominant media company located in Sterling, IL, has an opening in our Advertising Department. This entry level position would be responsible for selling advertising in a variety of print and online products, including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, websites, direct mail pieces and much more.

Sure, some sales experience is desired, but we look for a person with personality, drive and ambition more than just past sales experience. We are always willing to train a person who shows the desire to grow and learn from our other seasoned veterans in this business. And best of all, we are a fun bunch of people to work with, we work hard but we like to have fun along the way.

If you are looking for change of career or are new to the workforce and want to join an established but growing company, then we'd like to talk with you. Base pay along with a liberal commission program makes this an excellent opportunity to make money.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Jennifer Heintzelman at JHeintzelman@saukvalley.com -- OR -3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081 Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position An Equal Opportunity Employer

Astrograph Look for alternative ways to save money or make more of it.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It’s OK to do things differently. Choosing a course of action will bring you closer to the place you want to be mentally, physically and financially.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Trust in your judgment, not in what someone else wants you to do. Your help and guidance will make a difference to someone who has something unique to offer you in return.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be cautious when networking or socializing. If you share information, make sure it is based on fact. You’ll end up in a debate you cannot win if you aren’t up-front about your feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you speak up and enforce your will, you will come out on top. Negotiate, sign contracts and make decisions that will improve your surroundings. Take action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Keep an open mind, but don’t be fooled by someone trying to manipulate your emotions. Bring about personal changes that encourage love, happiness and a superior lifestyle.

Romance is featured.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Reuniting with someone you’ve worked with in the past will be eye-opening.

Get the lowdown before you reveal personal information that may be damaging if it’s shared with the wrong person.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Jump in and get things done. Taking action will make you feel good and help raise awareness about your concerns. Romance will improve your life.

EOE

To apply, contact Rhonda Biller, Administrator 703 E. Buffalo Street • Polo, IL 61064 (815) 946-2203

Looking for the perfect home?

Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section and Real Estate Weekly on Thursdays.

NOTICEPURSUANT to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department. Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1800-628-7937. This notice provided as a public service by Sauk Valley Classifieds.

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Avonlea Cottage of Dixon Now Hiring Part Time Cook Must have food sanitation license Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

Towns

Route

N. Jones, N. Metcalf, N. East, Joe Dr., W. Bacon 3218

Amboy

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Streets

Amboy

Customers

S. Washington, Davis, Prospect, W. Clark, W. Main 3206

Sterling

1st Ave., - 6th Ave. , E Miller to Grobe Road

88

70

76

69

For motor route availability call David Sheets

815-625-3600 ext. 5311

Gaffey Health Service Inc. Is in need of caring

CertiďŹ ed Nurses Aides for all shifts starting immediately.

The care involved is one on one in the patient’s home. Gaffey works around your schedule including other jobs, school, and life. Full-time and part-time shifts available in the Sterling/Rock Falls area.

Call 815-625-5575

For more information or apply at: 3408 River Road in Sterling.

SM-ST07910-0921

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An opportunity to make some money is apparent.

You will have to be realistic regarding what you will do and what you expect in return. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you.

Hospice of the Rock River Valley is seeking a

Licensed Social Worker This position provides direct casework and counseling services to our hospice clients as directed by their plan of care. The social worker completes psychosocial assessments, and develops a corresponding care plan as coordinated by the Interdisciplinary Team and Director of Nursing.

This positions reports to the Executive Director.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t offer too much, or you will be exploited by someone who has little to offer in return. Make changes at home that will help you feel more comfortable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -You’ll want to proceed with caution when dealing with peers or anyone who can affect your position. Work on personal improvements instead of trying to remake or manipulate others.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution of social work, Master’s Degree preferred.

Current state license. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in health care and clinical social work. Understanding of psychosocial factors operative in terminally ill patients and families.

SM-ST07912-0922

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: U equals G

“X’L BA BOZNW ... SMZ B JZBW? X U M K J J X J Z X R R Z F X A P N Y LT J K RY B J PXAE NY B GNWPKW BAZ.�

-- YNWKJZ GFXZBPKW Previous Solution: “Hollywood ... it’s controlled anarchy. But how can you loathe something that has given you so much?� -- Michael Cimino

EOE Resumes may be sent to the attention of: Emily Taylor - Executive Director Hospice of the Rock River Valley 2600 N. Locust St., Suite B Sterling, IL 61081 or e-mail to emily@hospicerockriver.org

Full-time C.N.A 2nd shift Part-time C.N.A 1st shift Part-time cook every other weekend Part-time Dietary Assistant Part-time RN/LPN 2nd and 3rd shift - $5000 bonus

Good Samaritan Society - Prophets Riverview is accepting applications for Dietary Assistant, Registered Nurse, L.P.N., & 1st and 2nd shift. Please go and apply online at www.good-sam.com.AA/EOE, M/F/Vet/Handicap, Drug Free Workplace.

Prophets Riverview

Š2016 UFS SM-ST08867-0924

HEALTH / MEDICAL

310 Mosher Dr. Prophetstown, IL 61277 815-537-5175

504

C.N.A.s Part time & Full time,11-7 and weekends.

Please apply in person at: Avonlea Cottage 2201 E. LeFevre Rd., Sterling Wanted P.T. Nurse Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT

Minimum Requirement includes:

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An emotional plea will not fall on deaf ears.

Talk to someone in charge and offer suggestions that will solve whatever problem you face. Participate and make a difference.

(c) 2016 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick 9-19

CNAs

Full/Part-time, 2nd Shift Available

Resumes submitted without a salary requirement will not be considered.

Pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background check required.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you look for unusual methods, you will come up with a brilliant idea. Home improvements will make your place more convenient and comfortable. Don’t fold under pressure. Arguments will lead nowhere.

Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care, a proud member of the Petersen Health Care family, a trusted leader in Long-Term Care since 1974, is seeking

501

505

Wanted Farm $ Help 20 $ Drivers 20 $ 30 & OT

FT/PT

& OT

Hazmat Drivers

& OT Minimum 5 yrs. exp.

Brechon Farm Services, Inc. jerry@brechonfs.com 815-994-2370 SM-ST07757-0930

Angelo's Delivery seeking part time Driver. Must have daytime availability. Apply in person at 2405 W. 4th St., Sterling, Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10:30am-4:30pm No phone calls Bi-County Special Education Cooperative is seeking a Head Coach(es) for Special Olympics for Life Skills students in the Morrison programs. No experience is necessary and there are no criteria to meet for these positions. Sports include Basketball in the fall and Track and Field in the spring. One coach can do both or they can be split.

Some of the duties include paperwork, practices, events, etc. Bi-County will be paying $1500 to each of these coaches.

If you are interested, please contact Laurie Heston, Director by email: lheston@bi-coun ty.org, by phone at815-622-0858, or by filling out an application at the main office, 2317 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Fall Harvest is approaching & we need friendly, dependable Part Time Semi-Drivers who want to earn a great wage.

Perfect for retired drivers who need to get out of the house - Come haul for us! More than 85% of this company's driving jobs are loaded and delivered locally, which means you are home for supper.

Please call 815-772-2514 Leave your contact information on the machine. EOE. FALL HELP NEEDED Drivers with CDL are encouraged to apply in person at: Crop Production Services 20182 IL Hwy 40 Sheffield 8am-4pm 815-445-6951

Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted Class A CDL Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Preloaded Trailers Paid Vacations Home Weekends Flexible Dispatch Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10 Full-Time Live-In AssisPersonal stant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for 3 1/2 hrs. per night in Sterling. Refs. req.

Email: SterlingLive WorkExchange@ gmail.com

EMPLOYMENT

505

Harbor Crest Home An 84-bed skilled nursing care facility in Fulton IL, 61252 (815)589-3411 Is seeking qualified nurses licensed to work in Illinois to join our team, full-time RN & LPN all shifts Competitive salaries $3500 Sign On Bonus!

Apply in person or submit resumes to harborcrest2 @mchsi.com EOE Looking for a Class A Truck Driver Home every night, some weekends required, must have a clean driving record, hauling ag products, minimum 2 yrs. exp.

815-438-7821 Meat cutting business looking for experienced meat cutter or someone willing to learn. Full time position with overtime.

Call Lucas at Johnson Processing Plant

815-684-5183

Needed: Factory Worker.

Insurance, 401K, Competitive wages, etc. $150.00 sign on bonus program.

Please apply in person at 147 E 2nd Ave. Rochelle IL.

Smoked on 3rd

New downtown Restaurant in Sterling IL. Accepting applications for all positions!

Smoked on 3rd 14 E 3rd St. Come Join our team!

Stop in or email Smokedon3rd.com EOE TO OUR

READERS:

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not accept knowingly advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential We problems. strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

Wanted P.T. COOK Please apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Wanted-Cab Driver. Must be 25 years old and have clean driving record. Must know Dixon area. Apply at 120 Commercial Alley Dixon, IL. WANTED: Experienced Brown & Sharpe screw machine operator/ set-up person. Responsible for jobs from start to finish, including inspection and quality control. Part/Full Time.

815-438-4327 or mail resume to: Sterling Gear 1582 Hoover Rd. Deer Grove IL 61243

Sauk Valley Classifeds

B8

B8 • Sauk Valley Media

Need to place an ad?

Call Us! 625-3600 284-2222

Monday, September 19, 2016

www.saukvalley.com

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

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

Concrete Contractors

Gutters

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios

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

CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026

815-989-8320

Asphalt

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

www.praterpaintand waterproofing.com

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

Dumpster Rental

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

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

Genl. Contracting

OCD GREEN CLEANING Wanted: Beautiful homes that need weekly cleaning services.

Call 815-625-5811

Clock/Watch Repair 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

License-Bonded Insured NO JOB TOO SMALL All your home Improvement needs Remodeling of baths, basements & kitchens Custom showers Siding-Decks etc.

815-440-3519

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 & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

• Residential • Commercial • Industrial * Fully Insured * Hot Water We do everything including house washing, gutters, pool areas, brick/ stone walls, decks & patios and commercial businesses.

Professional industrial equip.

Done right the first time!

Call 815-441-0246

Remodeling

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

REYES REMODELING & DRY WALL Complete Line of Remodeling & Dry Wall •Carpentry •Kitchens •Bath •Basements No Job Too Small! ★40 years★ experience 815-535-8488

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

FALL is the perfect time to build your garage, addition or Re/Roof, or Reside your home!

Randy L. Moore

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Roofing

Lawn Service Commercial & Residential Includes Mowing Trimming Bushes & Scrubs Leaf mulching & clean-up Call Ethan 815-441-6812

PRATER Paint & Waterproofing Specializing in •Residential •Commercial •Farm & •Industrial Call for your FREE painting or sandblasting estimate 815-626-5165

Power Washing

Mobil Pressure Wash Service • Commercial, • Residential & • Semis You name it.... we clean it!

Call Ben 815-590-2694

•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

70 ft.

A&M TREE SERVICES

------------Dump Truck & Loader Work

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Area 815-590-1677 “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

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

CLARK'S

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

Tree Service

Home Improvement

Roofing/Siding

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

CUT ABOVE TREE SERVICE •Tree Trimming •Tree Removal •Licensed & Insured 815-718-1415

TV Repair

TELEVISION Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners

The Softener Man 815-323-1622 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

512

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

Windows

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

Haul/Clean Service

CHILD CARE

Stump Removal

Storage

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

Sauk Valley Media • B9

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 specifically licensed 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))

www.allsafe center.com

Handyman

Painting Gutter Cleaning

Power Washing

B9 A1

Repairr on all makes & models Servicce Call Special $19.95!

Over 30 years of experience

“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

Go BOLD

Get SOLD

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 Eclipse push reel lawn mower manufactured in Prophetstown in 1950's Works/cuts great. $40. 815-625-6083 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

Bold type

draws readers to your ad.

APPLIANCES

21 Cubic Ft. GE Freezer, 3 yrs. old, very good cond., $225/obo 815-7722810 Good condition Maytag gas dryer. $125 OBO. 815441-4622.

Portable GE dishwasher, white.

Never used. $100.

815-772-2810.

BICYCLES

your ad noticed!

GO BOLD CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

TELEGRAPH

CALL 815-625-3600 815-284-2222

To place your AD TODAY!

715

22” Men's Mountain Bike w/ helmet $50 815-6258333

WOOD / FUEL

746

FIREWOOD Hardwoods split & delivered & stacked 815-626-6875 Need Firewood?

Lg. Oak tree free for the taking 815499-6909

FOOD PRODUCE

Get

710

750

Fresh Concorde Grapes off the vine Perrino Vineyards Dixon 815-857-3118

FURNITURE

755

Antique ¾ Bed $300; 815-284-8321 Estate Sale- New & used furniture, beds & appliances wholesale.

And much more! 815718-4385.

Mattress sets: Twin $99, Full $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 Solid oak hutch top style dresser, chest of drawers, 1-3 drawer night table. $500 for all.

Call 815-499-8679.

XLong Twin Bed, metal frame & white wrought iron head board, w/ XL TempurpedicCloud Supreme Mattress $500 815-6256623

HEALTH & FITNESS

761

Heavy Duty Nordic Track Treadmill, programmable, incline & speed Control, $200/obo 815441-2879

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Australian Sheppard puppies, ready Sept 27th 2F & 5M, Reds & Blacks $400.

View pictures at tradinpost.com 309-897-8477 Mama cat, spayed & shots and kitten (free), must be together indoors.

Call 815-499-9923

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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!

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

LAWN MOWERS

779

John Deere LT 160, automatic, 2 new back tires, 38” $675/obo. deck.

815-441-3552.

LAWN & GARDEN

781

2009 Agri Fab yard vacuum, 8 hp, 15ft. wand, exc. $600/obo cond., 815-379-2541

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS 4 Chi. Bears Tickets. Nov. 27th @ Chicago- Titans Also Bears/4-49ers Dec. 4th will sell 2-4 Sec. 122 R-12 $150/ticket 815-718-4647 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.

TOOLS & MACHINERY

792

6” Craftsman Bench Grinder, $35 815-626-8333

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950 Slot Machines Wanted By Collector. Working & Not! Also buying old Jukeboxes, Penny Arcade Machines & 10 coke machines.

Fast cash pickup!

Call Mark 314-707-0184.

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 2 cemetery lots for sale in the Garden of Hymns, Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon; very reasonably priced.

815-284-7273 4 graves at Chapel Hill in the Lord's Supper, $550/ea./obo.

➛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

FARM LAND WANTED

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

FARM EQUIPMENT

855

1950 Minneapolis Moline ZA. Runs great, Mechanically sound. All there.

Needs paint. Good tires. Great tractor project $1,750/obo 815-379-2541 or 815-718-5354 2002 Grain Cart, Killbros.

1800 Scale & Tarp incl.

Exc. cond. $17,000 /obo 815-541-6911 John Deere LA with tag & belt pulley. Runs good.

Needs painted. $3200 815-631-9667

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

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.

Offer expires 12/31/16 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature, 155K mi., black, $3000/obo 815-440-4621 1998 Chevy Corvette Coupe, 74k mi., AT, highly optioned, $13,500 815-625-2915 1999 Buick LeSabre, 140k mi.

Many new parts. $2450 or make offer. Great cond.

815-677-1637.

1999 Cadillac black; DeVille; Good condition. $2,900 obo. 815288-7910 2002 Ford Taurus many new parts, good gas mileage, 815$2300/obo 718-0144 2004 Pontiac Grand AM, high mi.

Runs good. 4 new tires. Good work car. $1800/obo. or 815-772-4963 815-499-1428

Transfer fee involved.

2006 Pontiac Torrent, 113K miles, $5,000 815-7185941

7 large cacti, 20 sm. cacti and succulents. $30/obo.

815-631-1906

2006 Toyota Corolla, High mi. needs some work. Sound system inc. $1,250 815-631-6338

815-734-6473.

Amana side by side fridge, 25.6 cu. in. $725/obo; cabinet storage $175/obo 815-4995334 Blemished apples for sauce, pies and cider. $20 bushel.

815-590-0372 Canning jars- 10 doz. quarts $50.

Franklin Grove, 815-456-2839.

Chapel Hill Lot No. 738 Section V, graves 1 & 2 $1,500 + transfer 815-499-0972 Leave Message Charcoal Grill / Smoker 16x32 cooking area $125 815-626-6880 Dewalt 14” multicutter saw & pancake style heavy duty air compressor. Never used $395 for both. 815857-3739 Emptied storage unit...LOTS of FISHING STUFF for sale. Call 815718-5703.

Executive paper shredder from Staples. Exc. cond. $20. 815-626-1618 Ladies Yamaha, like new snowmobile coat(med) bibs (Lg) & hood $100 815-359-7350 Lg. flowered hanging basket $8 815-625-5065 Lg. Potted Hibiscus Tree $8 815625-5065

2014 Chevy Spark mi.

Denim 23K blue. $10,000. 815499-3158.

Caddy DeVille only 62K mi. loaded. All work perfect. Exc. cond.

Must see. $4900.

815-994-1614. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626or 284SOLD SOLD.

TRUCKS

910

2000 Chevy S-10 Pick Up 2wd, ext. cab, 115k mi., AT, remote start $3,900 815-625-2915

PARTS & ACC.

925

Bed topper, black, fits short bed pick up.

Very good cond. New $1400, asking $800/obo. or 815-718-4849 815-718-3533.

MOTORCYCLES

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.

B10

B10 • Sauk Valley Media

 �� � � ­

www.saukvalley.com

MOTORCYCLES

BOATS/MOTORS

935

1992 Yamaha motorcycle, 10,255 mi Silent Thunder XV 1100. One owner.

As is (been in storage). Call 815-5353663 after 5pm.

2008 Schwinn scooter, 49cc.

Bright red. 1700mi. $800. 815-4993158.

2010 Harley Davidson Limited.

62K mi. Has extras. $13,500 815-499-3924

BOATS/MOTORS

940

★1988 ProCraft★ 1780V, fish & ski, pristine cond., many extras, $6400/obo 815-946-2311

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

940

1986 Wellcraft boat and trailer, Inboard & outboard 180 American, Mercury Cruise 170 HP. $2600 815-441-2242

1989 Ski Brendella 351 Ford 240hp, 105 original hrs., mooring cover, trailer w/new tires.

Asking $8,000.

815-284-1984

TRAILERS/RVS

945

'05 Class C Four Chateau. winds 32ft.

Ford V10/E450. $29,500 815-732-6751 04' Newmar Dutch Star. 40ft. Spartan Chassie, 370 cummins; 6sp. Allison trans. 2 slides, 2 A/C, full basement, computerized jacks; loaded; no smoking.

49,500 mi. kept in heated shed. Exc. cond. $83,000 obo 815-791-5585 1989 Chevy Motor Home (Bounder) 454 engine, 34' long. Ready to go, stored in winter $6000 FIRM 815-535-8021 2005 Prowler, 25', 1 slide-out, rear kitchen, air & heat, full awning. $7500 815-973-0048

TRAILERS/RVS

2009 Cardinal 5th wheel trailer with three extra large King slide-outs. size bed, 32� flat screen TV and w/d hookup. Kitchen island w/sink, fireplace w/retractable 42� flat screen TV, 2 Lazy Boy leather rocker/ recliner chairs, central vacuum, heated holdtanks and ing much more! Exc. cond., low miles and non smoking. $30,500. Call 815716-3536.

2

YOUR 1ST AND 2ND CHANCE DEALER!

LOCATIONS! DEALER FINANCING AVAILABLE

1307 N. Galena Ave., Dixon 815-288-5626 2003 Chevy Trailblazer $6,995* 2003 Chevy C1500 Pick Up $6,495* 2005 Buick Terraza $5,495* 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan $4,995* 2005 Dodge Neon $4,995* 2004 Lincoln Town Car $4,995* 2003 Pontiac Montana $4,995* 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser $4,995* 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer $3,995*

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 Mazda MPV 2004 Pontiac Grand Am 2002 Ford Explorer 2008 Ford Focus 2003 GMC Sierra 2002 Pontiac Montana 2001 Chevy Malibu 1989 Chevy S-10

Hours Mon - Fri 10-6 • Sat 9-3

 �� �  � � ��    ­ ��     � ��    ­ �€    ­ �€     � �€    ‚ ­ �     ƒ SM-ST07621-0908

SM-ST08005-0924

PUBLIC AUCTION Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 3:00 p.m.

1950’s style popcorn popper, large chest type freezer, nice line of furniture, bedroom sets, coffee and end table set, sofas, hutch, Tappan oven (white).

For full photo listing go to auctionzip.com, Auct. ID 19068.

Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Ample Food Lee Hollingsworth Seating Stand Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

SELL

those unwanted items with the help of a Sauk Valley Classified Ad 625-3600 284-2222

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Auction City 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL Tues., September 27 • 3:00 p.m.

For this sale we will be selling collectibles and antiques from 3 Estates 5dr. oak hi-boy w/fancy splash back, 2 section oak stacking bookcase, oak dresser w/mirror, 2 piano stools (swivel tops), 1 w/ball & claw feet. Oak commode (nice) w/splash back, treadle sewing machine bases, oak console type sewing machine, sq. oak curio cabinet w/2 glass doors & glass sides, 2 old trunks, 4 section modesty screen, 1920 oak cabinet w/glass doors on top, oak “Hoosierâ€? style 1920 cabinet- very nice, oak library table, round oak table, sq. oak table, many extra oak leaves. 1920 oak buffet w/mirror on back piece, wooden hall tree, many oak chairs, 4-5 old rockers, copper boiler, pickle jars, “Chargerâ€? 1950 child’s pedal car, old auto jacks, old tools, hay knives, milk cans, Aunt J. door stop, old wooden toy box full of older toys! 1,000’s of old marbles, neat Webster Mammoth seed box, oor lamps, 194050 table lamps, Kerosene lamps, old magazines & paper items 1900-1950 era, old clocks (wind-up, etc), old luggage, neat old pictures & prints (some signed), wringer washer & rinse tubs, galvanized tub, many sets of Pyrex bowls, spongeware creamer, Shirley Temple creamer, B&W 4pc. canister set, set of 8 spice jars, crocks & jugs, blue stoneware lard tub w/lid, green jardiniere bowls w/pouring spout, depression glass.

All 3 of these homes had attics & basements full of older items!

Many 1930-60 planters & crockery type vases & dishes, Dixon ash top tooth pick holder dated 1902, Dixon carnival signed Weller lg. jardiniere, ladies fur coat & 2 fur hats, gear driven ice cream scoops & many early kitchen items, wooden shaft golf club, old yard stick w/adv. ref., storage jars, old C.I. dog door stop. (2) round oak tables, early pine fruit jar cabinet (painted), wicker plant stand, wrought iron early ice cream chairs, old wall mount coffee grinder, 1800 7 1/2 ft. walnut Victorian bed (ornate), Victorian dresser w/hanky boxes.

Auction City Sales - Auctioneers: Ample Seating Lee Hollingsworth & Curt Schaefer Phone 815-288-5814 • IL. License #40000730 2505 W. 4th St., Dixon, IL

Food Stand

TRAILERS/RVS

945

2012 Cargo Trailer, 4'x6', ramp rear door, 13� tires-less than 300 mi., $1500/obo 815625-6623

AUTOS WANTED

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!

(815)499-3543 $$$$$$$$$$$$$

SM-ST3170-0922

You’ll Smile Too...

When you see All the bargains Advertised in the Sauk Valley Classifieds.

Go ahead and clean out that closet, attic or garage and sell those unwanted items with a classified ad.

A little extra cash comes in handy these days!

CLASSIFIEDS SAUK VALLEY dailyGAZETTE

815-625-3600

TELEGRAPH

815-284-2222

708 First Avenue, Rock Falls 815-622-6656

www.SaukValleyMotors.com

945

2008 34' Cedar Creek 5th wheel trailer. Winter package w/ 3 slide outs & 2003 Club car golf cart. $20,000 OBO 815-441-5403

*Plus Tax, Title, License & Doc Fee

€

Monday, September 19, 2016

$3,995* $3,995* $3,995* $3,995* $3,595* $3,495* $2,995* $995* $995*

Sudoku!

Answer on B8