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Race loses some of its spotlight Once high-profile contest isn’t being watched as closely as Duckworth pulls ahead; Kirk says it’s not over yet CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois was once billed as one of November’s most competitive U.S. Senate races. Now, Democrats are counting on U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth to defeat Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk as the party looks to reclaim the majority in the chamber.

Duckworth is expected to benefit from what’s historically been high Democratic turnout during presidential election years,

and the most recent polls show she has a comfortable lead.

But Kirk warns that counting him out would be a mistake. The former congressman and first-term senator said a recent internal poll showed him trailing Duckworth by just two points.

“News of my political death has been way too early,” Kirk said, noting he has exceeded expectations on Election Day and always

closed strongly.

In a state where Democrats typically win statewide, Kirk has worked to distance himself from Republicans, especially this year, when he’s been one of the most vocal critics of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, calling him “delusional” and “too bigoted and racist for Illinois.”

Inside Find out more about the four candidates on the ballot for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat with a candidate Q&A and candidate profiles.

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FRANKLIN GROVE

LEE COUNTY

(Fund)raising the dead

Riders blaze a new trail

A young zombie beckons brave souls from a bloody bus to hitch a Halloween ride Saturday night during the Haunted Zombie Ride in Franklin Grove.

Chaplin Creek Historic Village hosted the night of the living dead Friday and Saturday for an event that was put on by the Franklin Grove Park Board.

Zombies invaded the park to help scare up some money for park improvements and youth activities for the community. The group of nearly 40 volunteers gave riders chills, thrills and nightmares to tide them over until Halloween night.

Group kicks off its first community event by helping Shop With a Cop ​BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers

DIXON – The Christmas spirit came early for the Blackhawk Trail Riders this weekend.

The group, which is trying to establish a trail system for utilThis is our first ity task vehicles that would run throughout the region, mounted big run, and it up Saturday and rode throughout all comes back Dixon and Polo collecting funds to Dixon. It’s a that will help a dozen local chilvery worthwhile dren have a better Christmas this cause, and we’re year.

For the club’s first community hoping it will ease event, about 30 trail riders colthe pain a lot of lected 12 donation jars from area families have this businesses to benefit underprivitime of year. leged children through the Dixon Police Department’s and Lee Mark Imfeld, Blackhawk Trail Riders County Sheriff’s Department’s member Shop with a Cop program.

“This is our first big run, and it all comes back to Dixon,” trail rider Mark Imfeld said. “It’s a very worthwhile cause, and we’re hoping it will ease the pain a lot of families have this time of year.”

The group collected $1,240 during the all-day ride, enough to sponsor about 12 children.

‘‘ LEFT: In the Stihl of the night, a creepy clown revs up a chainsaw as a trailer full of visitors passes by during the zombie ride Saturday. More than 400 people showed up for the zombie ride Friday night, and volunteers were expecting even more Saturday.

BELOW: Scarecrows got nothing on this shovel-wielding ghoul, who cropped up in a field of nightmares Saturday night during the Haunted Zombie Ride.

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Simonton said deputies are continuing to search for O’Bryant, and have checked two places where he DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff’s has been living.

Diane Stiens, the mother of Department and family members of a missing Dixon man are seek- O’Bryant’s girlfriend, Ashley WellmanMorris, said O’Bryant is about ing information on his where5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs abouts. about 190 to 200 pounds.

Zachary O’Bryant, also known “There were search dogs out as Zachary Schwertferger, 27, Saturday and Sunday. We’ve was last seen about 11 p.m. been searching a cornfield.

Oct. 18 leaving PatiO’s Irish They’ve asked the Dixon rural Pub, 222 W. First St. fire department boat out,�

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Simonton said, “The famO’Bryant Anyone with information ily came in Thursday evening.

We’ve got leads and messages out is asked to call 815-973-6217, or the on a missing person. We’ve notified Lee County Sheriff’s Department, 815-284-6631. other agencies and hospitals.�

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MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – Law enforcement officials fired at an unmanned aircraft and a group of Dakota Access pipeline opponents twice blocked a North Dakota state highway Sunday, capping a weekend of protests.

A helicopter helping monitor a protest against the four-state pipeline Sunday morning was approached by a drone in a “threatening manner,� the Morton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

An officer in the helicopter told law enforcement on the ground that the pilot and passengers were “in fear of their lives� and that the unmanned aircraft was going after them. Lessthan-lethal ammunition damaged the drone, which was then landed by its operator.

Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier said drones flying near protests and near where hundreds have been camping out in protest of the $3.8 billion pipeline are not being operated according to federal regulations and their investigations will be sent to the states attorney’s office for possible charges. Two people operating drones during the protests have already been charged.

Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners is building the $3.8 billion pipeline, which crosses through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois. Opponents worry about potential effects on drinking water on the Standing Rock Sioux’s reservation and farther downstream on the Missouri River, as well as destruction of cultural artifacts.

Monday, October 24, 2016

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Study sheds light on ways to cut farm-related accidents on roads something else when they try to pass the farm vehicle at an inopportune time, Peek-Asa said.

The study compared rates of farm equipment–related crashes in the context of the states’ policies on lighting and marking vehicles.

Specifically, the researchers compared state laws with standards recommended by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, which prescribes certain numbers of headlights, taillights, turn signals and other exterior lighting visible to other drivers, as well as the number and size of reflective markers.

Of the nine states analyzed, Illinois had the highest compliance with the engineers’ recommended standards, 69 percent, and Kansas, with 62 percent, was second.

Only Missouri (12 percent) and Wisconsin (36 percent) had lower compliance scores than Iowa (40 percent). The other four states are Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Using data from 2005 to 2010, the researchers estimate the number of accidents annually would be cut 60 percent, from 972 to 385, if states implemented policies that increased compliance with the engineers’ standards by 25 percent over current policies.

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Traffic crashes involving combines and tractors would decrease by more than half if state policies required more lighting and reflection on those farm vehicles, according to a new study from the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

The study’s release coincides with the harvest season, the most dangerous time of the year for such accidents, when large, slow-moving farm equipment is often on the roads at dusk and after dark, said Marizen Ramirez, lead author of the study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Iowa and the eight other Corn Belt states in the study report an average of about 1,000 farm vehicle-related crashes each year, many of which cause severe or fatal injuries. “More often than not, the driver of the passenger vehicle causes the crash,� said study co-author Corinne Peek-Asa, a professor in UI’s Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health.

Occupants of the passenger vehicle, she said, are about five times more likely to be injured than the driver of the farm vehicle.

Difficulties in seeing farm vehicles and judging their speed can cause drivers of passenger vehicles to rearend farm vehicles because they can’t slow down in time, or to crash into

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POLICE Sterling Police

Leon E. Disher, 42, of Sterling; 1:44 p.m. Saturday at East LeFevre Road and Sixth Avenue; improper backing; given state citation.

Jordan J. Vanmeter, 21, of Sterling; 10:19 a.m. Saturday in the 1500 block of Third Avenue; failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle, leaving an unattended vehicle; given state citation.

Michael R. Pace, 32, of Dixon; 9:24 p.m. Saturday in the 2300 block of Locust Street; driving while license revoked, loud exhaust, possession of marijuana (10 to 30 grams); given notice to appear on driving while revoked and possession of marijuana charges, given state citation on loud exhaust.

Isaiah F. Williams, 18, of Polo; 10:59 p.m. Saturday at East Third Street and Third Avenue; expired registration; given state citation.

James A. Williams, 62, of Dixon; 12:16 a.m. Friday at East Third Street and 19th Avenue; driving under the influence, improper lane usage; given state citations.

Tiffany L. Bowers, 36, of Sterling; 9:12 p.m. Friday in the 2300 block of Locust Street; expired registration; given state citation.

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Shayna R. Gillingham, 29, of Sterling; 12:42 a.m.

Saturday; driving while license suspended; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Tiffany M. Wright, 32, of Paw Paw; 7:02 p.m. Friday; Kendall County warrant for failure to appear – driving while license suspended; posted bond and released.

Kevin O. Rodriquez, 21, of Paw Paw; 6:21 p.m.

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Jasmine Garcia, 19, of Dixon; 1:37 a.m. Saturday in the 700 block of East Dixon Street in Polo; driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor; given citation, taken to Ogle County Jail, and held in lieu of bond.

Skyler Larue, 21, of Dixon; Friday; warrant for failure to appear; posted $1,281 purge bond and released with no further court appearances.

Antonio Cathina, 34, of DeKalb; Friday; warrant for failure to appear; held at Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Chad A. Jornlin, 41, of Rockford; Friday; warrant for retail theft; held at Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Cole Ramos, 29, of Rochelle; Friday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Christina G. Jordan, 37, of Chana; Friday; warrant for contempt of court; posted $300 full cash bond and given notice to appear in court.

State Police

Quiara R. Soto-Magana, 23, of Sycamore; 7:25 p.m.

Friday at state Route 38 and Woodlawn Road in Ogle County; warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Irving Hernandez-Trujillo, 28; 7:25 p.m. Friday at state Route 38 and Woodlawn Road in Ogle County; warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail.

Frank K. Montague, 47, of Chicago; 11:02 p.m.

Friday on Interstate 39; warrant, driving while license suspended, speeding; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

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Savon D. Monroe, 21, of Dixon; 2:33 p.m. Friday; warrant for failure to appear – rule to show cause, warrant for failure to appear, failure to pay – uninsured motor vehicle; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

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ABOVE: The Rock Falls NIYTF Cheerleaders get into the team spirit of things Saturday afternoon during Touchdowns for Ta-Tas. LEFT: While many people think pink when they think of the fight against cancer, it’s not the only color that makes a statement. Andrea Vondra wore a green shirt under her Newman team shirt Saturday and wrote “Green is my Pink” on the back of the Newman shirt, in honor of her mother, who’s fighting liver cancer.

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Running a strong defense against cancer Anna Nelson, left, runs the ball for the Newman Pink Machine team Saturday afternoon in their game against the Rock Falls team during Touchdowns for TaTas at Sterling Chevrolet Field at Roscoe Eades Stadium in Sterling. Teams played each other in the spirit Online extra of fun, but they were doing it to fight a disease that Read this story at can play for keeps: cancer. Proceeds from the event saukvalley.com to will benefit local nonprofits that care for people whose see video and more lives have been touched by breast cancer. The first photos from Touchgame kicked off at 9 a.m. and the championship game down for Ta-Tas. of the eight-team tournament hit the field at 2:40 p.m.

The event also featured activities for kids. The day didn’t stop when the last touchdown was made; a Fight the Fight after-party continued the fun – and fundraising – at Long Shot Bar and Grill Saturday night.

BOTTOM: Walmart team coach Chuck Hulke goes over the plays Saturday with his team before their game against the Dixon Double D’s.

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Burt Fuller, seen here in 2015, is looking for a few more lights this year for his holiday tribute to fellow service members.

ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls veteran Burt Fuller is looking for a few more lights for his holiday tribute to fellow service members.

Each year, Fuller, who served with the Marine Corps in Vietnam, decorates the two blue spruce trees in front of his home at 1101 W. 21st St. with donated lights.

The display is a tribute to the Wounded Warrior project, disabled veterans, prisoners of war, those missing in action, and other veterans.

Any working lights, new or used, are needed. To donate, call Fuller at 815-5900368 or drop them off at his home.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Karl W. Kilberg STERLING – Karl W. Kilberg, 81, of Sterling, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.

Karl was born Nov. 10, 1934, in Sterling, the son of Karl and Margaret (Wiersema) Kilberg. He married Beth Myers on June 26, 1954, in Sterling. She preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 2011. He was employed from 1953 to 1964 at Eureka Funeral Coach Factory in Rock Falls, and then retired from Willett, Hofmann and Associates in Dixon after more than 40 years of employment.

Survivors include one daughter, Kristen (Alan) Citterman of Arlington Heights; three sons, Steven Kilberg of Batavia, Douglas (Linda) Kilberg of Chatham, and Timothy (Una) Kilberg of McMurray, Pennsylvania; two brothers, James Kilberg and Donald (Shirley) Kilberg both of Sterling; three stepbrothers, Terry Gas-

kill of Tampico, Rick (Rhonda) Gaskill of Wisconsin, and Dennis (Josephine) Gaskill of Tampico; 10 grandchildren, Michelle (Ryan) Hallahan, Lauren Kilberg, Karen Kilberg, Derek (Brystol) Kilberg, Michael Kilberg, Brianna Kilberg, Erin Kilberg, Alyse Kilberg, Jessica Citterman, and Abigail Citterman; and two great-grandchildren, Anabelle and Charlotte.

He also was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, and the funeral at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Leo Patterson officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling and the National Stroke Association.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

▼ Today’s visitations: Judith L. Bartels of Ashton, 10-11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle.

Manuel L. Gonzalez of Sterling, 5-7 p.m., with the rosary at 4:45 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Fannie Stralow of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. ▼ Today’s funerals: Fannie Stralow of Morrison, 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church In Morrison.

Jeffrey P. Bates of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. memorial service at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Leonard W. Gilbert of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church of Jordan in Sterling.

Judith L. Bartels of Ashton, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Rochelle. ▼ Tuesday visitations: Karl W. Kilberg of Sterling, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Rose Ann Castillo of Sterling, 3-6 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Marvin K. “Pete” Scott of Prophetstown, 4-7 p.m. at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown. ▼ Tuesday funerals: Manuel L. Gonzalez of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. Mass at

ley (Matt) Cameron and Heather Loso; two greatgrandsons, Elijah and Parker; and two sisters, Bertha and Josephine, both of Colombia.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, followed by Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Richard Kramer, celebrant, officiating.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Zilma W. Nusbaum STERLING – Zilma W. Nusbaum, 96, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Zilma Nusbaum was born Sept. 13, 1920, in Moberly, Missouri, the daughter of Gilbert and Lora (Habenicht) Sears. She married Kenneth L. Knox in 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1963. She then married Wayne S. Nusbaum on Oct. 3, 1965, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 2006. Mrs. Nusbaum was a teller at Rock Falls National Bank before her retirement. Mrs. Nusbaum was a member of Rock Falls Christian Church for 67 years.

She is survived by four daughters, Peggy (Larry) Scanlan of Lyndon, Diane (Charlie) New of Moline, Barbara (Don) Knapp of Gurnee, and Sue (Jeff) Scott of Rock Falls; three

Long-time Chicago DJ dies at 88 CHICAGO (AP) – One of Chicago’s earliest AfricanAmerican disc jockeys, Herb Kent, has died at age 88 after a 7-decade career.

The radio station where Kent worked, iHeartMedia’s V103 FM Chicago, said Sunday that Kent died Saturday evening. The company didn’t provide details in an online statement but said he hosted his final broadcast on Saturday morning.

Kent was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995. He was known as “The Cool Gent.”

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The Radio Hall of Fame says that Kent started in radio in the late 1940s, working at stations in the Chicago area. He also was active in the civil rights movement.

Kent’s online radio station biography says he helped launch careers of acts such as The Temptations and Smokey Robinson.

V103 said services are pending and Kent’s family had no comment.

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Wilma L. Karn PROPHETSTOWN – Wilma L. Karn, 86, of Prophetstown, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown.

Wilma was born Sept.

14, 1930, in Seward, Nebraska, the daughter of Arthur and Ida (Magwitz) Kennard.

She married Donald Karn on Sept. 19, 1948, in Morrison. He preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 2008. She was employed by Frantz Manufacturing in Sterling for 17 years, then worked at Micro Gear in Prophetstown. She was district manager at House of Lloyd Toys and Gifts for 12 years.

Each year, she opened and operated the Santa Surplus Store in Sterling and Rock Falls. Wilma was a member of Lyndon United Methodist Church, and enjoyed going on trips.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Brown

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of Rock Falls and Debra Zink of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sons, Donald A. (Nancy) Karn of Davenport, Iowa, and Larry (Barbara) Karn of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and special people in Wilma’s life, Brian Brown, Jerry McKusker, Derek and Cindy Wildemuth and Grace Bowen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, and one brother.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.

Our family would like to offer a special thank you to Good Samaritan Nursing Home and Prophetstown Fire Dept. to which memorials in Wilma’s memory may be made.

Kathleen M. Shaw AMBOY – Kathleen M. Shaw, 41, of Amboy, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Regency Care in Sterling, after a 12-year battle with cancer.

She was born June 6, 1975, in Hinesville, Georgia, the daughter of Keith and Mary Jane (O’Brien) Shaw. She worked for many years as a quality control supervisor for Bay Valley Foods in Dixon.

Survivors include her parents of Amboy; one sister, Cindy (M.J.) Ed of Key Largo, Florida; two brothers, Kenneth Shaw of Iowa City, Iowa, and Joshua Shaw of Dixon; maternal grandmother Darlene Shaw of Amboy; two nieces, Kennedy and Brooklyn; one nephew, Maxwell; and many aunts,

uncles, and cousins.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Kenneth Shaw; her maternal grandparents, Jim and Donna O’Brien; and her uncle, Dan O’Brien.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lee Center Congregational United Church of Christ, with Jack Briggs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center. MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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Jeffrey P. Bates

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one son, David Scott of Morrison; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Nancy Mastergeorge of Seal Beach, California.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dale and Donald B. Scott.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Prophetstown, with the Rev. Andy Ploenzke officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.

A memorial has been established to Prophetstown Lions Club.

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sons, Ronald (Mary Jane) Knox of Rock Falls, Phillip Nusbaum of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Larry (Myra) Nusbaum of Rock Falls; 14 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 26 great-greatgrandchildren; and two great-greatgreat-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth G. Knox; one sister, Mary Clark; and four grandchildren.

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PROPHETSTOWN – Marvin K. “Pete” Scott, 86, of Prophetstown, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. He was a financial consultant for Waddell and Reed in Sterling.

Pete was born May 14, 1930, in Moline, to Aubrey J. and C. Ethel (Spencer) Scott. He married Coralie A. “Cork” Weburg on June 22, 1962, in Prophetstown. She died March 30, 2009. He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Prophetstown and served as mayor of Prophetstown from 197989.

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Adela was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Colombia. She married David Loso. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2003.

Adela was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking.

She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

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Rose Ann Castillo of Sterling, 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling.

Kathleen M. Shaw of Amboy, 11 a.m. at Lee Center Congregational Church of Christ. ▼ Thursday visitation: Wilma L. Karn of Prophetstown, 9-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. ▼ Thursday funeral: Wilma L. Karn of Prophetstown, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. ▼ Saturday funeral: Jeffrey P. Bates of Rock Falls, 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Church in Rock Falls. ▼ Nov. 1 visitation: Harold A. Morris of Sterling; 1-2 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling.

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Kirk, of Highland Park, also frequently notes his “F’’ rating from the National Rifle Association and that he called for the Senate to hold hearings on President Barack Obama’s pick for the Supreme Court.

And former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney praised Kirk’s independence last week, adding that the GOP must hold on to the Senate to “keep America from going off the rails.”

But Duckworth has had her own high-profile endorsements. Obama appeared at a fundraiser with her this month, and the campaign launched a new radio ad in which Obama notes Duckworth’s father worked in a factory and that she worked her way through college with the help of student loans and grants.

“Tammy knows what’s important to our families. That’s because she’s walked in our shoes,” Obama says, calling the Hoffman Estates resident “a terrific leader who will

never stop fighting for all of us.”

Both candidates also offer compelling personal stories. Duckworth lost both legs when her helicopter was shot down in Iraq, while Kirk suffered a stroke in 2012 and went through grueling rehabilitation before returning to work in Washington.

The second-term congresswoman brought in more than three times the cash Kirk did during the final fundraising quarter before the Nov. 8 election, leaving her with more than $4 million to

Candidate profiles

CHICAGO (AP) – Four Illinois candidates are vying for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Mark Kirk. Here’s a look at information each candidate submitted on an Associated Press questionnaire about themselves and their priorities if elected:

Democrat

Tammy Duckworth, 48, Hoffman Estates Occupation: U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, first elected in 2012.

Education: University of Hawaii, B.A.; The George Washington University, M.A.; Capella University, Ph.D. Past professional/political positions: Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2009-11; Director, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, 2006-09 Family: Husband Bryan Bowlsbey and daughter, Abigail.

Top three priorities in the U.S. Senate: 1. Strengthening our economy by investing in manufacturing and infrastructure.

2. Building a stronger workforce by making college accessible and affordable.

3. Honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform and veterans, as well as ensuring America pursues a smart foreign policy that never again sends American troops into harm’s way without a clear objective and exit strategy.

Republican

Mark Steven Kirk, 57, Highland Park Occupation: U.S. Senator, elected in 2010.

Education: New Trier High School; Cornell University, B.A. in history; London School of Economics, M.S.; Georgetown University, J.D. Past professional/political positions: U.S. Representative for 10th Congressional District, five terms, 2000-10 Family: Mother Judy Kirk, stepmother Beverly Kirk Top three priorities in the U.S. Senate: 1. Security. I am committed to keeping the American people safe from the continued threat of terrorism. There are continued reports of failures of the refugee screening process and the capabilities of (the Islamic State) to infiltrate the programs around the world with fake Syrian passports. As long as our screening process is weak, I am calling for a pause in the program to ensure that those seeking to take advantage of our nation are stopped.

2. Veterans. The VA has become a corrupt, political and bureaucratic mess on

many levels. As Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, I am confronting the VA at every level. I stand with those who shine light on the corruption, like at Hines VA Hospital. I have enacted new laws to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and firing.

3. Spend Less. Congress should also be focused on putting our nation on a responsible fiscal path by cutting wasteful government spending, eliminating duplicative and unnecessary federal programs and avoiding tax hikes that stunt economic growth and make it harder for working families to get by.

Libertarian

Kenton Craig McMillen, 55, Melrose Park Education: Northern Illinois University, B.A.; Roosevelt University Lawyers’ Assistant Program,

Certificate.

Occupation: Paralegal Past professional/political positions: Student Senator, Northern Illinois University Family: Single, father of son Justin and daughter Nikia Top three priorities in the U.S. Senate: 1. Reducing the size of government.

2. Start bringing troops home.

3. End the War on Drugs.

Green Party

Scott Kingwill Summers, 67, Harvard Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.A. in liberal arts; Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, M.B.A.; Northern Illinois University, J.D. Occupation: Attorney, Public Guardian and Public Administrator of McHenry County (since 2013) Past professional/political positions: Private practice attorney (1989-present); trustee, McHenry County College (20052009).

Family: Wife and two children Top three priorities in the U.S. Senate: 1. Economic rejuvenation.

2. Equal opportunity in education and employment.

3. Climate action.

eran access to health care on imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Kirk said last week he isn’t buying those explanations – “I’m sure she’ll say, ‘the dog ate my homework,’ or something.”

Duckworth has blasted Kirk in campaign ads for exaggerating his own military record, including his assertion that he came under enemy fire while flying reconnaissance missions in Iraq. The former Navy intelligence officer has apologized for the misstatements.

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee had scheduled additional TV ads in the final weeks of the race, but recently cut back on the order and diverted the money to states with more competitive Senate races.

Kirk and Duckworth are scheduled to meet for two televised debates before Nov. 8: Thursday in Springfield and Nov. 4 in Chicago.

Libertarian Kent McMillen and Scott Summers of the Green Party also are running.

Candidate Q&A

CHICAGO (AP) – The Associated Press asked the U.S. Senate candidates in Illinois what they considered their most significant personal and professional accomplishments. Here’s a look at their answers:

Tammy Duckworth,

Personal • Nothing compares to the experience of becoming a mother in November 2014, she said, adding: “Abigail inspires me to do better every single day.”

• She completed her doctorate in human services last year, with a dissertation on physician use of electronic medical records in Illinois. “It took 6 years, many late nights and a tremendous amount of support from my friends and family, but I’m very proud to have attained the degree,” Duckworth said.

Professional: • As a member of the Armed Services Committee, she introduced measures to cut waste in military spending, including a provision requiring all military branches to partner when developing new camouflage patterns. (Duckworth said that in 2013 there were as many as 14 different patterns being used by the four branches, increasing the cost of new uniforms).

A 2015 General Accountability Office Report stated the Army chose not to introduce new camouflage “in part because of this legislation,” saving the government $4.2 billion over 5 years.

• She noted her work on behalf of veterans, including co-authoring and working to pass the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which President Barack Obama praised.

The bill works to ensure service members have access to mental health care and created new suicide prevention efforts between the Veterans Administration and other mental health organizations.

“There is still work to be done to help reduce the rate of Veteran suicide, but this bill is a crucial step in protecting the lives of those who have risked their lives for our nation – and I don’t believe there is anything more significant than that,” Duckworth said.

Mark Kirk

Personal • Kirk recalls the 2012 stroke that left him unable to use his left arm or hand and with limited use of his left leg. “After a rigorous rehabilitation and recovery process, I climbed the steps of the United States Capitol less than a year later and returned to the Senate to work for the people of Illinois,” Kirk said. He’s taken up tower climbing as part of his

rehabilitation, climbing sections of Chicago’s Willis Tower four times alongside other stroke victims he’s dubbed his “Battle Buddies.” He wants to climb the Washington Monument and Statue of Liberty. “My stroke has given me a more positive outlook on life, our state and the potential of each person.”

Professional: • He prides himself on being “the independent voice for Illinois,” he said, mentioning multiple instances in which breaking from the GOP has helped the state, including writing and passing legislation to revive the U.S. Export-Import bank, a small federal agency that makes and guarantees loans to help foreign customers buy U.S. goods. The measure, which was opposed by tea party conservatives, was considered a victory for business groups. The bank says that last year it authorized $20 billion worth of transactions, supporting 164,000 U.S. jobs.

• Kirk also noted his work to protect the Great Lakes, including enacting a public notice requirement for any entity that dumps sewage in the lakes.

• When partisans tried to shut down the government, “I spoke out,” he said.

• The chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs also touts new protections for whistleblowers “so they can protect our veterans in Illinois and nationwide.”

Kenton McMillen

Personal • “Raising two fantastic children into independent, drama-free adults.”

Professional: • “I have been on someone’s payroll for over 31 consecutive years and have always earned more than the previous year.”

Scott Summers

Personal • “Raising two children to be outstanding citizens.”

Professional: • “As Public Guardian of McHenry County, it’s my job to provide legal representation for people who have run out of other options. I take great pride in that duty and consider it one of my greatest professional accomplishments.”

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – You probably already know whether you’ll vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton on Election Day, leaving one important question to consider when you walk into your polling place: Is it OK to take a picture of your ballot?

Federal judges have struck down bans on ballot selfies in New Hampshire and Indiana, and rules have been changed in places like California and Rhode Island, but in many states it’s still a violation that carries potential fines or jail terms.

There are laws against sharing any photo of your ballot in 18 states, while six other states bar photography in polling places but do allow photos of mail-in ballots, according to a review by The Associated Press.

Critics say such regulations have not kept up with technology and are confusing for voters and

Kirk’s roughly $1.4 million.

Kirk has criticized Duckworth’s time as director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and in a leadership post at the federal VA, running television ads featuring women who say Duckworth ignored problems they reported, or retaliated against them.

Duckworth has denied the claims, says she was unaware of problems with waiting lists at Illinois veterans’ homes and blames the failure of a program to increase vet-

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election workers. Some states that ban ballot selfies or have moved to block them cite concerns the photos could harm the integrity of the voting process by encouraging vote-buying or coercion, though some acknowledge there’s no evidence to support those fears.

The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston last month upheld a decision that New Hampshire’s ban on ballot selfies was unconstitutional, saying it suppressed a large swath of political speech and there was no evidence to support the state’s concerns.

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After election, we will need a national timeout Vitriol spewed during campaign has coarsened American culture

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Why the next teachers strike might be at a school near you ‘Pension pickup’ an expensive perk that’s unfair to taxpayers AUSTIN BERG Illinois Policy Institute

Chicagoans narrowly avoided their third teachers strike in 4 years.

The Chicago Teachers Union, or CTU, took negotiations to the 11th hour Oct. 10, injecting further chaos into the lives of nearly 400,000 Chicago schoolchildren.

The union offered a long list of reasons for the potential strike. Wreaking havoc on communities across the city requires lengthy rationalization.

But at each turn of contract negotiations for the past 22 months, the union refused to budge on one sticking point: the pension pickup. Chicago Public Schools, or CPS, finally caved on that issue and reached a tentative agreement with CTU. If you think that doesn’t affect your neck of the woods, you’re probably wrong.

FOR MOST WORKERS, retirement savings come from three sources. You save money. Your employer matches your savings.

And you earn money on those savings in the form of investment returns – pretty simple.

But that’s not how it works in nearly twothirds of Illinois’ school districts.

Illinois Policy Institute analyses of hundreds of contracts across the state reveal a common and unaffordable perk: Most

school districts “pick up” some or all of the pension contribution teachers are supposed to pay.

Chicago teachers contribute just 2 percent of their salaries Austin toward their Berg pensions.

They’re supposed to contribute 9 percent. This practice has cost taxpayers $1.2 billion over the past decade.

Chicago offers a useful lesson to the rest of the state: Touch the pickup, and prepare for a strike.

But in a state where high property taxes are forcing families from their homes, it’s a choice districts must find the courage to make.

The pickup is a massive benefit. And it’s not fair to taxpayers.

An Illinoisan working in the private sector would need to have nearly $1.5 million saved up to receive the same retirement benefit as the average recently retired career teacher in Chicago, who contributed less than $30,000 to his pension.

It’s not fair to kids, either. Billions of dollars that could be directed to better libraries, better curriculum and better pay for outstanding teachers – to create a better Illinois – is instead being dumped into a broken system.

The defined-benefit pension system as a whole is broken. The teachers’ pension fund is approaching insolvency.

Younger teachers are paying into a system from which they might never see a benefit. Older teachers are trapped, unable to take what they’ve contributed with them if they decide to change career paths.

The deal CPS reached with CTU preserved the pension pickup for all current teachers, whose median salary hovers around $78,000. New teachers starting in 2017 will pay the full pension contribution, but will receive two raises to make up for the benefit change.

The union argued removing this perk was the same as a pay cut. It should apply that logic to the tax hikes required to pay for the perk.

THE WAY ILLINOIS navigates teacher pensions is bizarre.

Instead of teachers contributing the fair employee share to their own pensions, the district is on the hook. And instead of the district paying the employer’s share of the contribution, the state is usually on the hook.

So local taxpayers contribute what teachers should pay. And state taxpayers contribute what districts should be paying.

In fact, CPS is the only school district in Illinois paying the employer share. Leaders often say that’s unfair. And they’re right, but for the wrong reasons.

The state should not be paying for these benefits in any school district.

Why should Illinoisans across the state be paying for Chicago politicians’ bad deals? Or those of any other local leader?

THE SYSTEM NEEDS to change.

The state should stop picking up the tab for the promises of local districts.

A 2014 Illinois Policy Institute report showed the state would immediately save more than $750 million by making local districts shoulder the costs for their own teacher pensions.

Of course, the state should not be in the business of hiking local property taxes. They’re among the highest in the nation.

Districts need to lower costs for homeowners.

How? End the pickups.

Nearly 500 districts would see a net savings by ending teacher pension pickups and starting to pay the employer share of pension contributions, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Property taxes would fall. Local leaders would be made accountable for local decisions. And state taxpayers would stop footing the bill for outrageous contracts in faraway lands.

Such a seismic shift could spur teachers unions to strike. But if communities stand tall, everyone will benefit.

Note to readers: Austin Berg is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at aberg@ illinoispolicy.org.

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WASHINGTON – Perhaps the worst thing the Republican presidential nominee has done to America is make it impossible for millions of us to talk civilly to each other.

And that will take a long time to change.

I shudder to think of all the Thanksgiving dinners that will be ruined because Uncle Vince wants to talk about how great he thinks Donald Trump is and Cousin Betty wants to throw the soup tureen at him (both Vince and Donald, if he were there).

The vulgar anti-Clinton T-shirts seen at Trump rallies. The complete contempt the candidates have for each other. The media dialogue about sexual assault, racism and bigotry. The coarsening of our culture. The verbal and even physical violence of political foes toward each other.

It used to be your mom put you in a timeout for calling someone a liar.

Now that word is thrown around so lightly and on so little basis, that hearing it hardly even shocks us.

Trump boasts of sexual assault on women, and his third wife, Melania, 24 years his junior, dismisses it as “boy talk.” He was “egged on” to make such remarks, she said.

And when a remarkably diverse array of women comes forward to say they were victims of his unwanted advances, Melania tells us to look askance at who they are and their motivations.

As if any right-minded woman would enjoy telling the world of having Trump’s tongue thrust down her throat.

WE ARE SUCH A culturally divided nation now that Trump supporters and Hillary Clinton supporters have almost nothing in common, not even pride in their country. Trump supporters think the country is a mess. Clinton supporters think the problems have solutions that don’t depend on one combedover blowhard who refuses to discuss policy and whines that the system is rigged against him.

The most dangerous thing Trump is doing now is sowing doubts about the legitimacy of the American election system, as if 3,143 counties and county-equivalents such as parishes could be cudgeled into voter fraud. The most relevant statistic to come out in the wake of Trump’s absurd and unfounded claim is that out of 1 billion ballots, 31 may have involved fraud.

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Here’s betting that after Trump loses the general election on Nov. 8 (not on Nov. 28, as he mistakenly told supporters), he and his scurrilous buddy Roger Ailes, who was forced out of his Fox News job after a series of sexual harassment complaints were made against him, will found a Trump “news” network, getting Trump’s base to pay monthly bills.

Trump will challenge Clinton as an illegitimate president, much as he did Barack Obama. He will continue spewing hate and venom toward immigrants and Muslims. He will do his best to wreck all efforts at reconciliation between Republicans and Democrats in Washington. He will appeal to the basest of his base. He will make a lot of money (but not create many jobs) by being the worst citizen imaginable, fomenting his revolution against decency.

IT WOULD BE different if Trump had specific proposals to debate and discuss in a civil manner.

It would be different if Trump did not get down and dirty with personal smears of his opponents, causing his supporters not just to dislike them but hate and demean them. If would be different if Trump could be gracious in defeat as were all his predecessors who lost.

Like all bullies and selfindulgent, undisciplined tyrants, Trump will eventually get the treatment he deserves, even if it is only in the history books, where he will be reviled as one of the worst people ever to run for the White House.

But most troublesome is what will happen to our national psyche, at least in the short term.

What about the friendships that have been severed, the brothers and sisters who no longer speak to each other, the communities where beneficial projects languish, all because of the vitriol Trump has spawned?

What have we done to our children?

After this election, we need a national timeout, a cooling-off period, a chance to recoup and think about what we all love about this nation.

No more nasty words. No more Trump titillation.

Boring sounds OK about now.

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Friend finds herself at a loss for words Dear Abby, I am a college student on the East Coast. A dear friend of mine who attends the same university goes home on break to the West Coast.

She was raped at a party. Over the summer break, she found out she was pregnant and had an abortion. She’s now suffering from some intense emotional and psychological problems and sees a campus therapist.

Abby, I want to be supportive, but I’m not sure how. I don’t know what to say around her or how to keep her mind off it, or if I should. Can you help me?

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

woman’s friend. Let her know you are there for her. Treat her as you always have and talk about the things you always have with her. It is not your job to distract her from thinking about what happened to her.

If she wants to talk about it, be prepared to

listen and sympathize.

But if she needs more than that, remind her that she has a licensed therapist who is more qualified to help than you are, and encourage her to contact the person if something is dragging her down.

Dear Abby, I’ve had three different secretarial jobs over the past 10 years. At two of them something has happened, and I’m hoping you can help me deal with the situation.

While at my desk, I’ve had bosses who enter my office, come around to my side of the desk and stand very close to me.

Sometimes they’ll even start keying things into

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – A member of the Swedish Academy that awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature to Bob Dylan says the American singer-songwriter’s silence since receiving the honor is “impolite and arrogant.”

Per Wastberg said Dylan’s lack of reaction to the honor the academy bestowed on him last week was predictable, but disrespectful nonetheless.

“One can say that it is impolite and arrogant. He is who he is,” Wastberg was quoted as saying in Saturday’s edition of the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter.

Wastberg said the academy still hopes to communicate with the 75-yearold artist, whose Nobel credits him with creating “new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

“We have agreed not to lift a finger. The ball lies entirely on his half,” Wastberg told the newspaper.

The academy said it has failed to reach the tightlipped laureate since he became the first musician in the Nobel’s 115-year history to win the prize in literature. The award was mentioned on Dylan’s official Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Dylan spokesman Larry Jenkins did not respond to an email Saturday seeking comment.

Dear Silent, Different people have different boundaries when it comes to personal space. Because having someone come around your desk and stand close to you without permission makes you nervous, speak to your boss about it.

That someone would reach over you to type

something into a document you are working on seems to me to be rude, but your employer might have been trying to add something or correct errors, and thought it would be a faster way of getting the job done than trying to explain it to you.

It might reassure you to discuss this with some of the other secretaries, ask if this is common and whether it bothers them, and let them advise you.

licking each other’s fingers? Can you comment?

– Mannerly Out West

Dear Abby, I know food is often described as “fingerlickin’ good,” but I’m appalled at the number of people who literally do this at restaurants. Didn’t they ever learn to use a napkin? What’s next –

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Dear Mannerly, I will ignore the temptation to give a naughty answer and offer a nugget of advice. Now that you know not everyone has table manners that measure up to your own – or even most folks’ – do less people-watching in restaurants or eat at home.

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my computer – all without asking. It feels like an invasion of my personal space.

I wouldn’t do that to them. Why do they feel they can do this to me?

Or am I making too much of the whole thing?

Please help.

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Dixon, 847-975-9642.

A Call to Prayer – Ladies Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m., New Life in Christ Church, 1101 First Ave., Sterling, 815-284-3059.

Caregivers Support Group, 6 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

NAMI Sauk Area, 6:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Centers, 325 state Route 2, Dixon, namisaukvalley@ gmail.com or 815-284-6417.

Working Women’s Grief Support Group, 6:30 p.m., KSB Hospice office, Commerce Towers, 215 E. First St., Dixon.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., New Horizons Counseling Center, 34 N. Whistler Ave., Freeport, 815-2356171.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Rock River Human Resources Professional Association, noon, Room 2K2, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, rrhrpa@gmail. com.

Sterling Rotary Club, noon, 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.

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

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 800 N. Richards St., Spring Valley, 800-733-2767.

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

Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815625-0382.

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

Yoga with Dr. Rama Shankar, 5-6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Drive, Dixon, 815-2884673.

Women’s Cancer Networking Group, 6-7, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Drive, Dixon, 815-2884673.

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

Migraine Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Moira’s Home Yoga Studio, 210 N. Dixon Ave.,

Tuesday, Oct. 25 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 800-7332767.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

Free vision screening, 8:309:15 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815626-3467.

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

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Commodities, 10-11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Blood pressure checks, 10-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Mount Carroll Senior Center, 306 N. Main St., 800-541-5479.

Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, open;

Wednesday, Oct. 26 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.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting,

7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., .

Flu vaccinations (adults and children), 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ogle County Health Department, 903 C. S. Seventh St., Rochelle, 815-562-6976.

Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815626-2230.

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prophetstown High School, 310 Riverside, Prophetstown, 800733-2767.

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.

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

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

People with Disabilities Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Civic Plaza I, Rock Falls, 815625-7860 (voice) or 815-6257863 (TDD).

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.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open;

7 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Free blood pressure check, 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.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Ave. E, 815-6222800.

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

Caregiver Support Group, 6 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

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

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.

Whiteside County Democratic Party, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Carpenters Local Union No. 790, 1008 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, 815-625-4657, public welcome.

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.

Rock River Grange, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1409 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 815-973-1490.

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Coffee, 8 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab,

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

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

Burn exercise class, 8:30-9 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-9463818.

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

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

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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.

Triple Play Tuesday Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Lunch and Bingo, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon. Registration: 815732-3252.

Card games, noon, Hub City

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

Bingo, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

Bingo, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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Karaoke, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

Adult Readers’ Group, 6 p.m., library conference room, Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

Book Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

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

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Hand and foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. ​Hand and foot, 12:30 p.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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.

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

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

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.

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Monday, Oct. 24 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Coffee, 8 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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.

Stretch & Move, 9 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., 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, 815-2889236.

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.,

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Monday, October 24, 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

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Bridge Frank & Ernest by Bob Thaves

Goulash gives long, long suits

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Martin H. Fischer, a German-American physiologist who died in 1962, said, “A nickel’s worth of goulash beats a five-dollar can of vitamins.”

At the bridge table, a goulash deal beats five contracts played in no-trump. You presort the cards into their suits, cut the deck without shuffling, and deal in groups.

I do threes and fours, but some prefer a three and two fives. The deals often have very long suits. The one in the diagram was played in a social game last month. What do you think of the auction?

How did five hearts doubled fare?

It is rare to open with a one-bid in goulash. West’s Unusual No-trump was

weird; since partner rated to have a major two-suiter, just bidding some number of diamonds would have been preferable. East hid in the bushes over three spades. Then South, who

was preparing to double five diamonds (it probably would have failed by one trick), was pleasantly surprised to hear partner raise hearts. East finally revealed his majororientated hand.

If West had led a club, the contract would have failed, but she selected the diamond king. Declarer looked at the diamond void and joked, “Ruff it.”

South took the first trick and played four rounds of hearts. East won, cashed his second heart trick, then tried a sneaky low-spade lead.

However, declarer knew that East, who couldn’t have a second diamond, had started with 7-5-1-0 distribution.

South discarded a diamond.

When he won the trick on the board, he conceded only two trump tricks and claimed for plus 850. © 2016 UFS

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MOUNT CARROLL PUMPKIN FEST

Letting the good times – and pumpkins – roll

ABOVE: Olivia Gendreau, 9, left, Isabella Smith, 9, and Scarlett Gendreau, 7, react as bubbles of dry ice burst in their hands.

LEFT: Hailey Stretton, 9, of Girls Scout Troop 916, helps decorate pumpkins Saturday afternoon.

BELOW: Decked out in a Batman – er, Batdog – costume, Rocky, left, takes a sniff of Baxter as Lacey Wagner snaps a photo of the two dogs that were dressed up for the pet costume contest at the Mount Carroll Pumpkin Fest.

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Logan Cox, 8, watches Saturday as his sister Addyson, 11, sends a pumpkin on its way to topple some pins during pumpkin bowling at the Mount Carroll Pumpkin Fest. The fall festival kicked off in the morning with the 5K Zombie Run and continued throughout the day with a plethora of pumpkin pastimes: Pumpkin painting, pumpkin decorating, the Pumpkin Jam Musical Showcase – there were even pumpkins on wheels and in the air, during the Pumpkin Street Drags and the pumpkin slingshot competition. The event also featured a host of Halloween activities, including costume contests and parades, Halloween stories and crafts, and more.

RIGHT: Sarah Curtis of Mount Carroll gets her pet rat, Soot, ready for the costume contest.

HALLOWEEN TIPS

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Want to dress up your doorstep with the perfect pumpkin for Halloween? Here are a few tips from Danny Williamson and Rusty Taylor, a North Carolina couple that’s carved out a niche in their neighborhood as the pumpkincarvers extraordinaire.

Each year, nearly five dozen pumpkins line the broad front steps of their home.

Type of pumpkins: The more popular Halloween pumpkins – those perfect orange globes with the curved stem on top – tend to have tough skin and fibrous flesh. Those attributes make them difficult to cut and hollow.

They prefer the “Mammoth Gold” variety. The skin is easier to cut and the flesh is similar to an acorn squash and takes less work to remove the seeds.

Say no to perfect pumpkins: They prefer a variety of shapes and colors: tall, squat, twisted, funky, orange, green, white or mottled. Those variations inspire the carvings. If a pumpkin isn’t flat on the bottom, flip it over or take a sliver off the bottom and place it on top of a jar lid or plant tray.

When to buy: Wait to buy pumpkins closer to Halloween to get the best deal, especially if you are buying many.

How to hollow: Wear rubber gloves. Otherwise, using hot water and soap to clean the pumpkin guts off your hands will create a cooked layer of pumpkin juice on the skin that can only be removed with cold cream. Line the table or work surface with plastic tablecloths with felt backing.

Game plan: Break up the work. Hollow out the pumpkins and remove the seeds on one day and carve the pumpkins on Halloween. Hollowed out pumpkins will keep for several days in a cool place, like a back deck, a basement or a shady spot in the yard.

How to use patterns: For a few early years, they used Pumpkin Masters patterns. Eventually, they graduated to photocopying images out of books.

Taylor recommends photocopying, enlarging and darkening images from children’s books to create patterns. Affix the pattern to the pumpkin with masking or painter’s tape and use a dull pencil to transfer the image to the face of the pumpkin before carving.

Best tools: They buy the packets of pumpkin carving tools, which are often deeply discounted the day after Halloween. Taylor has one unique tool, a copper circular clay hole cutter that potters use, which enables him to carve perfectly round holes out of the pumpkin’s face.

Carving tips: Carve the most intricate sections first. Don’t take out the pumpkin flesh you are removing until the end.

Otherwise, your design has no structure to support it while you continue carving. And don’t worry about making a mistake. “When we make a mistake,” Williamson said, “we turn it into something else. Your face suddenly has a scar and you go with it.”

How to keep: How long the pumpkins will last depends on the weather; hot weather means a short shelf life and cold, rainy weather means a longer shelf life. They have revived their pumpkins by dipping them in a bathtub of cool water for 2 to 3 minutes. Warning: it creates a mess in the bathtub.

Candles: Buy oversized tea light candles, which last longer. They also put two candles inside each pumpkin.

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“It could bring a lot of well-needed tax dollars to the community; it’s just good for the economy,” said Brian Bellini, trail rider and owner of Bellini’s Custom Welding and Auto Repair, who celebrated his 33rd wedding anniversary with his wife, Leann, during the event.

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Lt. Clay Whelan, also a trail rider, said the Dixon Police Charitable Association raised about $24,000 last year for the Shop with the Cop program, and other sponsorships and had raised about $20,000 prior to the weekend’s fundraiser.

The local program started about 13 years ago with 20 children and has increased each year, growing to 130 in 2015.

“Hopefully, we’ll be able to sponsor a few more kids this year,” Whelan said. “It really puts a smile on their faces.”

Other recent donations to Shop with a Cop include $1,800 from the Dixon VFW through its Queen of Hearts fundraiser and $800 from the Last Stop bar, which donates proceeds from recycling aluminum cans.

The club aims to create a web of interconnected trails in Lee and Ogle counties with the long-

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allow UTV riders on community streets to create a trail network, and so far, the city, Dixon Park District, and the majority of townships in Lee County have signed on for the trail proposal.

However, Imfeld said the project has stalled at the Lee County Board, which tabled the proposal for 2 months before deciding to hold off in July pending a piece of state legislation that might amend the Illinois Vehicle Code in regard to UTVs and similar vehicles being on roads with 55 mph speed limits.

“There’s a lot of hurdles in the process to get [the trail] accomplished, but we hope to see the light at the end of the tunnel soon,” Whelan said.

The group has about 60 members, including Rick Quaco, co-owner of the Last Stop, who said he often rides the trails in Wisconsin, and having that type of feature locally could help promote businesses and the city.

“I think it’s going to really benefit Dixon,” he said.

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What could be a banner high school football postseason in Sterling will start with a doubleheader Saturday at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

In Class 5A, Sterling (9-0), fresh off a scintillating double-overtime victory at DeKalb on Friday, begins with a home game against Chicago Public League school WestNyrel inghouse (5-4).

Sullivan That game will Sterling be played at 1 junior p.m. on Sterling Chevrolet Field.

Westinghouse, the No. 16 seed, was the No. 1 seed in Class 5A last year, falling in the first round to Glenbard South 42-0.

“The Westinghouse name, I’ve seen it in the playoffs before,” Sterling coach Jon SchArthur lemmer said.

Cox “We’re excited Dixon junior to be in the playoffs, excited to be home, but we know we’re going to have to play our best football if were going to keep our season going.”

Newman (9-0) will take on a relatively new playoff opponent when it hosts Clifton Central (5-4). In Landen a battle of two Vesley Newman teams named the Comets, junior Newman won 40-6 in the first round of the 2A playoffs in 2011.

Newman coach Mike Papoccia noted he didn’t know too much about Clifton Central, other than they play in a traditionally tough conference (Sangamon Valley).

“That’s what I love most about the playoffs, playing somebody new,” Papoccia said. “I’m glad we didn’t get a conference team right off the bat, because that was a possibility. It looks like we would get St. Bede in the second round, which is fine as long as we don’t get a conference team in the first round.”

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Early and often in Sterling Warriors jump out quickly, cruise to regional crown

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STERLING – It was a different day and a different opponent, but Saturday night’s Class 2A Sterling Regional soccer final looked very familiar to Golden Warrior fans.

Freshman Adrian Herrera scored in the match’s first 5 minutes, Patrick Nelsen added two more goals in the next 20 minutes, and Sterling rolled to a 6-0 victory over Crystal Lake Central for its third straight regional title.

“We just came into this game wanting to play our game, score goals and keep the pressure on Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com the other team,” said junior Jose Sterling’s Tony Diaz holds up the regional championship plaque Castro, who had two assists and as his teammates cheer on Saturday after the Golden Warriors saved the shutout with a nice clear-out in front of the goal defeated Crystal Lake Central 6-0 for their third straight title. midway through the second half. “We scored six goals, and Star of the match: Adrian Herrera, Sterling, scored 1st goal controlled the whole game.”

5 minutes in, scored final goal with 6:48 left to break team’s “We’re hungry, and we just all-time single-season goals record keep going for it,” Herrera Key performers: Patrick Nelsen, Sterling, 2 goals; Miguel added. “The more goals we get, Gallardo, Sterling, 2 goals; Jose Castro & Cesar Meza, Sterling, it just makes it better for us and 2 assists each; Drew Dayton, CLC, 7 saves worse for them, and makes us Up next: 2A Wheaton St. Francis Sectional semifinal, Sterling vs. want even more.”

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STERLING – The Sterling boys cross country team has been building toward something great throughout the 2016 season.

It came to fruition on Saturday morning.

The Golden Warriors had four runners place in the top 10 and ran away with top team honors at the Class 2A Sterling Regional held at Hoover Park. Sterling finished with 35 points, well ahead of runner-up Belvidere North, which had 59. Dixon was third with 62 points.

It is the first regional cross country title for the Golden Warriors since 1983, the same year current head coach Greg Hendrix was born.

“As soon as the regionals were posted, we thought we had a chance to win it,” Hendrix said. “That’s been our focus. It’s not the end goal for us – we’re looking to qualify for state as a team – but we’re off to a good start in the postseason.”

Two Sterling runners, Jacob Gebhardt and Dewey Landis, jostled back and forth for top individual honors. Gebhardt ended up crossing the finish line in 15 minutes, 19.03 seconds, just ahead of Landis, who posted a time of 15:19.68.

Gebhardt took second in the race a year ago to Belvidere North’s Eryk Yunk, who now competes at Mississippi State.

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Sterling’s Dewey Landis leads teammate Jacob Gebhardt during the 2A Sterling Regional cross country meet Saturday at Hoover Park.

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Wilton Speight threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns in three quarters before watching Michigan finish off Illinois 41-8 on Saturday.

The Wolverines (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) were leading 34-0 in the fourth quarter when Jim Harbaugh put backup quarterback John O’Korn in the game.

The Fighting Illini (2-5, 1-3) were relegated to starting their third-string quarterback with a familiar name.

Jeff George Jr., son of the former Illinois and NFL quarterback, was 4-for-15 for 95 yards with a TD, an interception and a fumble in his first start. The redshirt freshman played because Wes Lunt and Chayce Crouch are injured.

Badgers beat Iowa at Kinnick again Corey Clement ran for 134 yards and a touchdown, and Wisconsin snapped a two-game losing streak Saturday.

Alex Hornibrook passed for 197 yards to help the Badgers (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) win for the fourth straight time in Iowa City. Backup Bart Houston threw a touchdown pass.

The Badgers allowed just 236 yards on 60 plays, and held the Hawkeyes (5-3, 3-2) without a touchdown for the first time all season.

C.J. Beathard had 153 yards passing for Iowa.

The Hawkeyes have lost three straight at home.

Wildcats hold off Hoosiers at home Quarterback Clayton Thorson passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday in Evanston, and resurgent Northwestern bolted to an early lead then coasted past Indiana 24-14 for its third straight victory.

In a reversal of its 1-3 start to the season, Northwestern (4-3, 3-1) took a 24-3 lead and wasn’t seriously threatened the rest of the way. Indiana (3-4, 1-3) dropped its third consecutive game after three victories in the first four starts.

Thorson became the first Northwestern signalcaller since at least 2000 to throw three or more touchdown passes in three consecutive games. He completed 24 passes in 43 attempts, and did not throw an interception.

Running back Justin Jackson led the Northwestern ground attack with 106 yards on 28 carries.

PSU upsets OSU at Happy Valley Grant Haley returned a blocked field goal 60 yards for a touchdown with 4:27 left, and Penn State upset No. 2 Ohio State 24-21 on Saturday night in State College, Penn.

Penn State (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) took its first lead when Marcus Allen leaped high to block Tyler Durbin’s 45-yard attempt and Haley made the scoop and sprint to the end zone. The whiteout crowd of 107,280 at Beaver Stadium went nuts, and Penn State’s defense closed out the Nittany Lions’ first victory over Ohio State since 2011 with two sacks of J.T. Barrett.

The Buckeyes (6-1, 4-1) had their 20-game road winning streak snapped, and the Big Ten East race that looked like an inevitable march toward an Ohio State-Michigan showdown on Nov. 26 just took a detour.

Trace McSorley cut Ohio State’s lead to 21-14 early in the fourth quarter with a 2-yard touchdown run.

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Morrison senior Ethan Fischbach did what he does best on Friday night – he took a kickoff return to the house.

With 5 minutes, 19 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Fischbach took a pitch back on a squib kick and weaved his way through the Bureau Valley kick coverage unit from 75 yards out to score a touchdown. It was the eighth time he has done so this season, and he now stands alone in the IHSA record books.

He achieved the feat twice in an Oct. 14 game against West Hancock to up his total to seven on the season. That eclipsed the single-season mark of six, set by Cuba’s Mike Williams in 1994.

In the season finale against BV, the Storm kicked away from Fischbach virtually all night, constantly squibbing kicks to the first or second lines of the return teams.

The exceptions were when, after a 15-yard penalty, Storm kicker Bryan Herr was able to boot the ball out of the end zone.

Another kick by Herr nearly reached the goal line, and when Fischbach fielded it, one foot went into the end zone, resulting in a touchback.

Finally, after Bureau Valley’s seventh touchdown of the night, an 18-yard run by senior running back Caje Peterson, Fischbach got his chance.

A short kick was fielded by the Mustangs’ Cody Southern at about the 35-yard line, and he immediately turned and pitched the ball back to Fischbach.

Fischbach was barely touched as he ran through the BV defenders and raced up the left sideline for a score.

“On the first kickoff, when I stepped foot into the end zone, that one kind of sucked a little bit because I didn’t think they were going to give me another chance,” Fischbach said. “When Coach [Cory Bielema] called the pitchback, I was ecstatic to actually get a chance to do something.”

The eight kickoff return TDs are also the most in a career, according to IHSA records. The

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• 2A Riverdale Regional, Bureau Valley vs. Alleman • 1A Annawan Regional, Erie vs. Henry-Senachwine 6 p.m.

• 2A Dakota Regional, West Carroll vs. Forreston • 1A Polo Regional, Polo vs. Hiawatha 6:30 p.m.

• 3A Rock Falls Regional, Dixon vs. Rochelle • 2A Riverdale Regional, Prophetstown vs. Morrison

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Morrison’s Ethan Fischbach (right) tries to avoid the tackle of Fulton’s Nathan McLuckie (21) and Ty Paulline (3) during their Week 6 game. Fischbach notched his eighth kickoff return TD on Friday against Bureau Valley, breaking the IHSA career record. previous mark of seven was shared by Riverside-Brookfield’s Eric Bava (1995-97) and Lexington’s T.J. Stinde (2006-09).

At the national level, according to the National Federation of High Schools, Fischbach’s eighttouchdown season (for 11-man football) is tied with Jabari Felton-Smith, who returned eight kickoffs for scores while playing for Mayer Orme School (Ariz.) from 1999-2000.

The top mark of nine TDs was set by Trevor Mote of Kingman (Ariz.) from 1994-96.

Move over, Willey: Dixon junior Arthur Cox etched his name in to the Dixon football record books Friday night.

Cox rushed 32 times for 335 yards and five touchdowns in the Dukes’ 44-6 victory over North Boone. The rushing yardage is a single-game record, eclipsing the 305 yards gained by Rob Willey in a victory against Ottawa back on Sept. 29, 2000.

Nine lives: Due to Aquin’s low numbers on the freshman-sophomore team, the Amboy underclassmen played the Bulldogs in

a modified 9-man football game.

Both teams had two fewer players on the field, and lined up four or five men at times on the line of scrimmage. The Bulldogs only had two other players on the roster.

The game started without a kickoff, and the Clippers started with the ball on their own 35-yard line. In fact, there were no kickoffs; each drive started at the 35-yard line. On fourth down, teams can elect to punt or go for the first down, but if they elect to punt, the ball is walked off 35 yards from the line of scrimmage and the ball is turned over.

Hunter Rutherford scored the first touchdown for the Clippers on a 61-yard interception return in the second quarter. According to Rutherford, the route was one that a defensive back or a strong safety normally wouldn’t see in a regular 11-man setting.

“We don’t really have as many players on defense, so it’s kind of hard to stop them from running and throwing passes,” Rutherford said. “On offense, it was the same way, pretty much.”

Aquin came back to win 12-8.

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t Staying in the Three Rivers Conference, Bureau Valley (6-3) makes a return to the playoffs for the first time since 2010 with a road game against Lena-Winslow (6-3). Storm coach Spencer Davis doesn’t know too much about the Panthers, except they have a nice program.

“Honestly, we’re just excited to be in the playoffs,” Davis said. “I think our conference prepares us for playing running teams, which I believe Lena-Winslow is. We’ll prepare this week just like any other game, and we’ll be ready to play on Saturday.”

Davis indicated the game will be played 1 p.m. in Lena.

Another Three Rivers Rock team, Fulton (7-2) makes its second playoff appearance in 3 years, The Steamers will host Momence in the first round.

In Class 4A, Dixon is the No. 9 seed in the north and will go on the road to face Chicago South Shore.

The Dukes are not familiar at all with the Windy City Division champions, but coach Dave Smith knows his team has a week to get ready.

“Its still about blocking and tackling,” Smith said. “We’ll look at the film and we’ll study it.

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Polo’s Braiden Soltow (left) gets brought down by Milledgeville’s Chase Hutchison (66) and Brexton Flynn (10) during their Week 6 game in Polo. Both the Marcos and the Missiles will play on the road in the first round of the Class 1A playoffs.

We’ll be good.”

Polo (6-3) will be making its third consecutive playoff appearance, and begins with a road trip to NUIC crossover foe Dakota (6-3). It will be the first playoff meeting between the two teams.

“I don’t know much about them, because I don’t pay too much attention to that side of the conference,” Polo coach Jeff Bumsted said. “I know they’ve got a good running back [Andrew Wenger], they always play good defense, and it’s going to be a tough

game. We know we’ll have our hands full.”

The Marcos are coming off an 11-1 season in which they advanced to the Class 1A quarterfinals before losing at Stark County. Polo was a senior-dominated club in 2015, but brings back enough talent from that club to make an impact on what lies ahead.

“Our guys know what it’s going to take to win in the playoffs,” Bumsted said.

The winner between Polo and Dakota will get either Milledgeville or

Ottawa Marquette in the second round.

Tthe Missiles make their first trip to the playoffs under coach Jason Wroble, and first since 2008. Milledgeville narrowly missed out last season, losing Week 9 to finish 4-5. This year, the Missiles held off Warren to become playoff eligible.

“It’s huge,” Wroble said. “We were right there last year and couldn’t get it done. We had a nice core group, and it’s nice to get back in the playoffs. It’s going to be good for those younger kids to give them that taste.”

Milledgeville has a tough test right off the bat, traveling to Ottawa to face a 9-0 Marquette squad.

“The biggest thing is a lot of times, the 16 seed, you think you’re up against the biggest, baddest boss,” Wroble said.

“Postseason, anything can happen.”

After a 1 year hiatus, Eastland-Pearl City is also back in the postseason.

Randy Asche’s Wildcatz will host Rockridge, a team EPC beat 44-21 in the 2014 Class 2A quarterfinal on its way to a state championship.

“Just a tremendous team; to me, they were the best team we played in the playoffs,” Asche said. “I’m certain this is going to be a dogfight.

I’m just really excited to be back in the playoffs.”

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Boys soccer 4 p.m.

• 2A Wheaton St. Francis Sectional, semifinal, Sterling vs. Lisle Benet

Girls swimming 5 p.m.

• Newman at Morrison

Volleyball 5:30 p.m.

• 3A Rock Falls Regional, Sterling vs. Kewanee/ Geneseo • 2A Riverdale Regional, Riverdale vs. BV/Alleman • 2A Dakota Regional, Dakota vs. WC/Forreston • 1A AFC Regional, AFC vs. Paw Paw/HBR • 1A Polo Regional, Eastland vs. Polo/Hiawatha • 1A Annawan Regional, LaMoille-Ohio vs. Erie/ Henry-Senachwine 6:30 p.m.

• 3A Rock Falls Regional, Rock Falls vs. Dixon/ Rochelle • 2A Riverdale Regional, Fulton vs. Prophetstown/ Morrison • 2A Dakota Regional, Oregon vs. Pecatonica • 1A AFC Regional, Newman vs. Indian Creek/ Mooseheart • 1A Polo Regional, Amboy vs. Milledgeville

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Monday, October 24, 2016

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2A GIRLS STERLING REGIONAL

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Clippers sail to title Grady, Hosto lead Amboy; Weidner 1st

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Dixon runners (from left) Mekenzie Harden, Leah Drengenberg, Hallie Nelson, and Taylor Renkes run in the Sterling Regional on Saturday at Hoover Park.

The Duchesses had six runners in the top 17 and placed second.

The Red Rocket blasts off Fazekas takes 7th place to lead Duchesses

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STERLING – Boylan runner Grace McLaughlin was across the finish line, and encouraging others to follow suit.

“Nice job – go Red Rocket,” McLaughlin said as Dixon freshman Nicquelette Fazekas – the “Red Rocket,” for her shock of red hair – chugged her way across the finish line.

Fazekas finished with a time of 18 minutes, 38 seconds, good for seventh place overall at the Class 2A Sterling Regional cross country meet held Saturday morning at Hoover Park. The Duchesses placed second among eight teams with 63 points to punch their ticket to Saturday’s Belvidere Sectional.

Sterling also moved on by placing fourth with 122 points. The top six teams, along with five individuals not on those teams, continue their seasons next week.

Belvidere North, the state’s top-ranked Class 2A team, lived up to the billing by compiling a mere 29 points, well ahead of the runner-up

Top 3 teams 1. Belvidere North 29 2. Dixon 63 3. Boylan 68 Overall winner: Delaney Appino (Boylan) 17:08 Duchesses. The Blue Thunder had seven of the top 11 runners in the race, led by third-place finisher Jenna Lutzow (18:17).

Fazekas paced herself with the Belvidere North crowd.

“Belvidere North, they’re just an amazing team, so I wanted to try to pick some of them off,” Fazekas said. “That was my goal – to get up as far as I could. I’m happy with my placement.”

Kira Goral (12th, 19:25), Taylor Renkes (13th, 19:30), Leah Drengenberg (15th, 19:42) and Hallie Nelson (16th, 19:53) rounded out the top five for Dixon.

The Duchesses are ranked 13th in the latest Dyestat Class 2A poll, but will be going up against a loaded field at the Belvidere Sectional. There, the top five teams and eight individuals move on to the state meet on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Peoria.

Fazekas is already plotting her strategy for next week.

“I’m going to have to be a lot more aggressive out there, especially when it comes to the little groups I see in front of me,” Fazekas said. “I just have to slowly pick them off, even if I feel like I’ll die later, I just have to keep going and keep pushing.”

Madisyn Nicklaus was the top Sterling runner with a time of 19:59, good for 19th place. She was followed by Megan Barnhart (20th, 20:01.08), Maggie McPherson (21st, 20:01.74), Madilyn Barnhart (22nd, 20:14) and Erin Long (40th, 21:16).

Boylan’s Delaney Appino won the race with a time of 17:08, 20 seconds ahead of her teammate, McLaughlin. The Titans were third as a team, between Dixon and Sterling, with 68 points.

“I’m pretty happy with it,” Appino said. “It’s not a PR, but overall, I’m happy with the race. I’m happy with my teammates. Everyone did so well today. Hopefully we can keep moving forward, take confidence from this race, and see what happens next week.”

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Amboy’s Erin Hosto (left) and Megan Grady run toward the finish Saturday in Rock Falls. Hosto moving even with her encouraged a final kick from Grady.

Top 3 teams 1. Amboy 48 2. Wethersfield 60 3. Newman 89 Overall winner: Haley Weidner (Bureau Valley) 18:55 Weidner said. “I didn’t know how bad and I just kind of went with it, trying to hold on to it.”

Bailee Fortney of Rock Falls took third place, finishing in 19:15, running up with the lead pack for a while and staying with them, despite a faster first mile than she is used to.

“This race is the most pain I’ve been in for a while,” she said. “I just told myself to hang on for 10 more seconds, and then 10 more seconds after that.”

Newman’s Teagan McKenna, in her first race back at 100 percent after a

sprained ankle, finished in 19:18 to take fourth.

As a team, Newman took third with 89 points, getting a 14th-place finish from freshman Rosa Juarez in 20:52 and a 16thplace (21:02) from Kelsey Simpson.

Bureau Valley took fourth. Rock Falls was fifth. Erie-Prophetstown took seventh, led by MacKenzie Clary in 20th place and MaKayla Dornbush in 21st.

Oregon’s Mayra NavaMoyotl finished eighth and will head to the sectional as an individual qualifier. Teammate Cynthia Nyderek is also moving on after she finished 25th. Jaidyn Sisler of West Carroll took 22nd in a sectional-qualifying time of 21:20.

Eastland was led by Leah Kuper, who finished 48th with a time of 23:05.

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CONTINUED FROM B1 t “This is definitely something I wanted to do,” Gebhardt said of his first regional title.

“Last year, I knew it was going to be a longshot beating Eryk. This year, once he was gone, I knew it could be me or Dewey. It just came down to us two, so I was really happy we went 1-2.”

Landis was the top of his game, as his time was a personal best on the course by about 25 seconds. He went out a bit easier than usual to try and save something for the end, but he was overtaken by Gebhardt in the home stretch.

“I’ve definitely changed my mentality to run better,” Landis said.

“Before, I never really mentally prepared for a race this season. Other seasons I have, and I’ve run better times. This season, it’s only until now I’ve mentally prepared for a race and run better times.”

Gebhardt needed to be on top of his game to hold off Landis.

“It’s not like I was taking it easy,” Gebhardt said. “I was going allout, too. I just picked up on him throughout the woods, then I caught up to him and out-kicked him at the end. It could have went either way.”

Bryce Tessman (sixth, 16:13), Mikio Martinez (16:19) and Isaiah Moorman (16:35) had the

ROCK FALLS – At the end of the Class 1A Rock Falls cross country regional, Megan Grady and Erin Hosto were side by side.

The two Amboy teammates crossed the line in 19 minutes, 40 seconds, Grady officially in fifth and Hosto sixth, but together they led a strong contingent of Clippers to the team regional title with 48 points. Wethersfield took second with 60 points.

“Our team ran really strong,” Hosto said. “I’m really happy with that.”

Grady had been up with the lead pack for half the race before falling back.

Hosto began to kick when the race reached the final stretch along the Hennepin Canal and soon caught up to her teammate.

“I knew she’d come up on me,” Grady said. “My dad told her to go, he said ‘Get her, you’ve got to wake her up,’ and that’s exactly what she did. I really kicked it right when she got there.”

The Clippers got top15 finishes from all of the scoring runners, with Kaitlyn Ortgiesen 10th in 20:33, Margaret Vaessen 12th in 20:47, and Kelynn Boyle 15th in 20:58. For good measure, Cassidy Corcoran finished 23rd in 21:20.

Bureau Valley’s Haley Weidner won the individual title with a time of 18:55. She broke to the front early, leading a pack that included Grady and Wethersfield’s Whitney Johnson. After Grady fell back, Weidner and Johnson traded the lead before Weidner began to pull away, winning by 8 seconds.

“I got out a little too fast, and after the mile marker, I knew I was out too fast,”

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Sterling’s Bryce Tressmann crosses the finish line Saturday. He finished sixth, with his Golden Warriors claiming first as a team.

Top 3 teams 1. Sterling 35 2. Belvidere North 59 3. Dixon 62 Overall winner: Jacob Gebhardt (Sterling) 15:19.03 other counting times for Sterling.

Dixon was led by Sean Masterson, who was third in 15:53, a PR on the course for him by about 30 seconds.

He was pleased to come in after only Gebhardt

and Landis.

“It would have been a longshot to beat them, because they’re just kind of above everybody else right now,” Masterson said. “As a team, I don’t think we did as great as we wanted, but I’m happy with a thirdplace finish.”

Jonah Fulton (13th, 16:32), Andrew Lohse (14th, 16:34), Christian Seagren (15th, 16:35) and Collin Grady (17th, 16:49) rounded out the Dukes’ top five.

ROCK FALLS – The lead changed hands several times at Centennial Park.

Running in his final regional meet on his home course, Rock Falls senior Brayden Hamblen was in front early, but Newman’s Chris Ahlers was on his heels.

At the 2-mile mark, they were neck-and-neck. As they came along the canal with the finishing chute in sight, Hamblen held a slight lead. Ahlers pulled ahead briefly, but it was Hamblen crossing the line first Saturday to win his third career regional title.

“I’ve been running really hard every week in races, and I just wanted to get a win,” Hamblen said. “I didn’t feel like pushing it for the whole race. I felt like I could just come in strong.

With my final kick, I felt like I’d be the fastest one.”

Hamblen finished in 15 minutes, 15 seconds, running a strategic race by picking spots along the course to make moves.

“I just had a few surges around corners to try to kick out his legs, trying to see if he would hang or not,” Hamblen said.

Ahlers did hang around, finishing just 2 seconds back, shattering his own personal best by 6 seconds.

“Brayden’s No. 1 in the state right now, so to be able to stay that close and feel this good is a good feeling,” he said. “The team ran so well, too. I couldn’t be happier.”

Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

Rock Falls’ Brayden Hamblen (left) and Newman’s Chris Ahlers run ahead of the pack Saturday.

Top 3 teams 1. Newman 28 2. Rock Falls 58 3. E-P 140 Overall winner: Brayden Hamblen (Rock Falls) 15:15 Not far behind Ahlers were a lot of other Comets.

Spencer Mauch took third in 15:53. Shay Hafner took fifth in 16:32. Matt Hodge finished in 16:47 for eighth place. Brady Osborne was in 13th.

“Today I was seeing really hard work,” Mauch said. “I was very impressed with how they ran. I didn’t expect them to do as well as they did, and I was really impressed with how they ran. It feels pretty good.”

Newman scored 28 points to secure the team regional title.

Rock Falls was second with 58 points. Dawson Smith took fourth, sticking with a group of Newman

runners most of the way and finishing in 16:03.

Matt Laws finished in seventh in 16:45.

Taking third as a team was Erie-Prophetstown, with Chris Bonnell taking 14th in 17:15. Ben DeNeve finished 17th in 17:22.

Bureau Valley was fourth at a team, led by a 16thplace finish from Bradley Sierens in 17:21. Kurt Bitting was across the line in 17:33 to take 20th.

West Carroll took sixth as a team with Jacob Casey leading the way, finishing 12th in 17:10. Oregon was seventh as a team, paced by an 11th-place finish from Ian Hussung in 17:09.

Moving on to the sectional as individuals are Morrison’s Koby Brackemeyer, Amboy’s Tom Stamberger, and Eastland’s Tyler Dambman.

In his first regional, Brackemeyer, a freshman, finished sixth with a time of 16:38.

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LOCAL SPORTS

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD

ROUNDUP

Fulton falls in Warsaw Raiders win own tourney; Hawks 3rd at Stillman

By SVM Sports Staff

The Fulton Steamers once again had a kick that could win a game.

But this time, there was no splitting the uprights.

Michael Pidde’s field goal attempt with 1:14 to play was blocked, and the Steamers lost to West Hancock 16-14 in their regular-season finale Saturday in Warsaw.

Pidde, who ran for 130 yards and a touchdown, was kicking in place of Cole McClary, who left the game earlier with an ankle injury. McClary had a winning field goal earlier this season against Orion in Week 3, and his extra point after a late TD was the difference in a Week 8 win over Rockridge.

Tyler Sweenie threw for 137 yards with a TD to Austin Schroeder, and Ty Paulline caught four passes for 85 yards for Fulton (7-2), which outgained the Titans (9-0) 341-238 but turned the ball over three times.

Volleyball

Saturday’s stars Michael Pidde, Fulton football, 21 rushes, 130 yards, TD Jaynee Prestegaard, AFC volleyball, 44 kills, 13 blocks Brooke Huizenga, Fulton volleyball, 29 kills, 14 digs Bailey O’Brien, Sauk volleyball, 12 kills, 14 digs Tressa Schuler, Sauk volleyball, 10 kills, 10 digs 25-17, 25-16. AFC then beat Somonauk 19-25, 25-16, 15-12 in the finals.

The Raiders were paced

by Emily Shrimplin with 99 assists, Bryce Gittleson with 30 kills and 24 digs, Laci Meurer with 25 digs, and Madeline Prestegaard with eight digs.

Lexi Meurer (34), Alanna Thomas (27) and Grace Friday (27) combined for 84 service points.

Hawks 3rd at Stillman Valley: Oregon finished

AFC wins own tourna- third in the 12-team Stillment: Jaynee Prestegaard man Valley Invitational,

racked up 44 kills and 13 blocks to lead AFC to the championship of its own tournament. She was also named to the alltournament team.

AFC (24-9) defeated Kirkland (25-21, 25-22), Serena (25-20, 25-18) and South Beloit (25-6, 25-3) in pool play.

In the semifinals, the Raiders beat Amboy

posting a 3-2 record in the process.

In pool play, the Hawks beat Fulton and Warren, but lost to Lena-Winslow.

In the medal round, Oregon lost to Aquin 21-19, 18-20, 15-10, but bounced back with a 20-16, 20-13 win over Byron in the third-place match.

Fulton defeated LenaWinslow and Warren, and

lost to Oregon pool play.

The Steamers then beat Stillman Valley 20-8, 20-11 and Stockton 20-18, 12-20, 15-6 to earn fifth place.

Brooke Huizenga had 29 kills and 14 digs to lead Fulton. Jordan Price finished with 22 digs and 16 kills, while Jensen Schrader (38) and Taylor Curley (30) combined for 68 assists.

Boys soccer Falcons lose two: Faith Christian finished with an 0-2 record in the ACSI Tournament on Friday.

Faith opened with a 4-2 loss to Portage. Andrew Robertson led the way with a goal and an assist.

Ben Bierdeman had one goal, and Aaron Robertson added an assist.

Faith then lost a 4-2 game to West Lake on penalty kicks. Collin Fassler had two goals, while Andrew Robertson added an assist.

College volleyball Sauk Valley def. Kankakee 25-17, 27-25, 25-9:

Bailey O’Brien and Tressa Schuler led the way as the Skyhawks won a nonconference road match.

O’Brien had 12 kills and 14 digs, and Schuler added 10 kills and 10 digs for Sauk (24-6). Hannah Peterson finished with seven kills and four blocks, and Erin Greene also had four stuff blocks.

Samantha Soddy dished 18 assists, and Chelsi Blair chipped in 21 digs.

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Sterling’s Patrick Nelsen scores the first of his two goals Saturday night in the Golden Warriors’ 6-0 regional final win over Crystal Lake Central.

BELOW: Sterling’s Miguel Gallardo (4) heads the ball over Crystal Lake Central’s Frankie Salinas on Saturday night at Roscoe Eades Stadium.

Warriors set season goals record EARLY

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t For the second straight regional match, the fans had barely settled in their seats when Sterling (194) scored its first goal.

And like in almost every other match down the stretch, the Golden Warriors weren’t about to try and nurse that lead.

Nelsen scored on a chip shot over the CLC goalkeeper’s head at the 27:07 mark, then added another goal at 15:38 for a 3-0 lead.

“Being able to jump on teams that fast wasn’t something we were able to do in games at the beginning of the season.

We just started doing it, and we figured out how to click immediately,” Nelsen said. “As soon as we started doing that, we just load it on and they can’t seem to get back up.”

The ball rarely crossed midfield, and when it did, Sterling’s defense kept CLC (11-8) at bay.

The Tigers managed just six shots in the game, and Warrior goalkeeper James Roddy made four saves.

The back-breaker came with 3:33 until halftime, when Miguel Gallardo punched in his first goal of the match for a 4-0 lead. Gallardo then added his second score with 18:04 left in the

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second half, and Herrera finished off the scoring with a breakaway goal with 6:48 to play.

Cesar Meza matched Castro’s two assists, and Alex Marquez dished another as the Warriors never let up on the attack.

“We’re a really tough team to defend,” Herrera said. “Me, Miguel, Patrick and Tony in the middle, we don’t really have a position up top, we always alternate and make diagonal runs and make it harder for the defenders to defend us.”

Herrera’s final goal elicited a spirited celebration from the Warriors and their fans. Coming into the match five goals behind the single-season team record of 110 goals, set in 2008 and matched in 2012, Sterling needed six or more to add that feather in its cap. Herrera’s ground-ball shot

past CLC backup keeper Spencer Byrnes and into the back corner of the net put this Warriors’ team at 111.

“We just want to keep scoring and scoring,” Castro said. “We knew about the record, that if we put up more than five then we would break it, and that was in our minds a little bit. When we did it, I can’t describe how good that felt.”

Despite the final score, CL starting keeper Drew Dayton played a strong game in goal. He made seven saves, including a couple of point-blank shots in the second half. CLC coach Mark Leverents lauded the junior’s performance, saying he “kept the score from being ridiculous.”

Sterling’s early onslaught elicited another tip of the cap from Leverentz, whose team starts three freshmen and is two-thirds underclassmen.

“They score early, then keep coming at you, and that’s understandable, and I don’t blame them one bit for doing that,” Leverentz said. “It was an eye-opener for me as a first-year coach of this team, and it was an eyeopener for our young team. Obviously we’d all like to come out on the other end, but it was good that we got a taste of it for next year.”

Football Saturday’s box score

WEST HANCOCK 16, FULTON 14

F WH First downs 14 9 Total yards 341 238 Rushes-yards 35-204 41-202 Passing yards 137 36 Passing (C-A-I) 8-16-1 2-4-1 Fumbles-lost 2-2 3-1 Penalties-yards 9-79 5-45 Fulton 0 6 0 8 — 14 West Hancock 8 8 0 0 — 16 First Quarter WH – Riley Langford 22 run (Bryce Wilson run), 9:38 Second Quarter WH – Langford 8 pass from Bryce Buckert (Langford run), 10:04 F – Michael Pidde 10 run (run failed), 1:13 Fourth Quarter F – Austin Schroeder 33 pass from Tyler Sweenie (Sweenie pass), 11:10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Fulton: Pidde 21-130, Austin Rash 9-32, Schroeder 9-32, Ty Paulline 1-3, Sweenie 2-0. West Hancock: Will Fox 19-99, Langford 13-88, Wilson 3-22, Buckert 6-(minus-7).

PASSING – Fulton: Sweenie 7-15-1-137 yards, Bryce Grant 1-1-0-40 yards. West Hancock: Buckert 2-4-0-36 yards.

RECEIVING – Fulton: Paulline 4-85, Nate McLuckie 2-50, Schroeder 1-33, Tyler Bruggenwirth 1-9. West Hancock: Wilson 1-28, Langford 1-8.

Playoff pairings CLASS 1A First Round Game 1 – #16 Milledgeville (5-4) at #1 Ottawa Marquette (9-0) Game 2 – #9 Polo (6-3) at #8 Dakota (6-3) Game 3 – #13 Fithian Oakwood (5-4) at #4 Freeport Aquin (8-1) Game 4 – #12 LeRoy (6-3) at #5 Kirkland Hiawatha (7-2) Game 5 – #15 Chicago Luther North (5-4) at #2 Forreston (9-0) Game 6 – #10 Elgin Westminster Christian (6-3) at #7 Toulon Stark County (6-3) Game 7 – #14 Catlin Salt Fork (5-4) at #3 Stockton (9-0) Game 8 – #11 Bureau Valley (6-3) at #6 Lena-Winslow (7-2) Game 9 – #16 Oblong (5-4) at #1 Tuscola (9-0) Game 10 – #9 Carrollton (6-3) at #8 Camp Point Central (7-2) Game 11 – #13 Bridgeport Red Hill (5-4) at #4 Decatur Lutheran (8-1) Game 12 – #12 Hardin Calhoun (6-3) at #5 Arcola (7-2) Game 13 – #15 Toledo Cumberland (5-4) at #2 Decatur St. Teresa (8-1) Game 14 – #10 Athens (6-3) at #7 Pawnee (7-2) Game 15 – #14 Warrensburg-Latham (5-4) at #3 Argenta-Oreana (8-1) Game 16 – #11 Greenfield-Northwestern (6-3) at #6 Mt. Sterling Brown County (7-2) CLASS 2A First Round Game 1 – #16 Clifton Central (5-4) at #1 Newman (9-0) Game 2 – #9 Peru St. Bede (6-3) at #8 Westchester St. Joseph (7-2) Game 3 – #13 Orion (6-3) at #4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (8-1) Game 4 – #12 Knoxville (6-3) at #5 Chicago Hope (8-1) Game 5 – #15 Sciota West Prairie (5-4) at #2 Annawan-Wethersfield (8-1) Game 6 – #10 El Paso-Gridley (6-3) at #7 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (7-2) Game 7 – #14 Taylor Ridge Rockridge (5-4) at #3 Eastland-Pearl City (8-1) Game 8 – #11 Momence (6-3) at #6 Fulton (7-2) Game 9 – #16 Rushville-Industry (5-4) at #1 Downs Tri-Valley (9-0) Game 10 – #9 Red Bud (7-2) at #8 DuQuoin (7-2) Game 11 – #13 Flora (6-3) at #4 Eldorado (8-1) Game 12 – #12 Johnston City (6-3) at #5 Maroa-Forsyth (8-1) Game 13 – #15 Carthage Illini West (5-4) at #2 Mendon Unity (9-0) Game 14 – #10 Shelbyville (6-3) at #7 Carmi-White County (7-2) Game 15 – #14 Champaign St. Thomas More (6-3) at #3 Hamilton West Hancock (9-0) Game 16 – #11 Niantic Sangamon Valley (6-3) at #6 Bismarck-Henning (7-2) CLASS 3A First Round Game 1 – #16 St. Joseph-Ogden (5-4) at #1 Elmhurst IC Catholic (9-0) Game 2 – #9 Aledo Mercer County (7-2) at #8 Paxton-Buckley-Loda (8-1) Game 3 – #13 Chicago Corliss (6-3) at #4 Wilmington (9-0) Game 4 – #12 Eureka (6-3) at #5 Byron (9-0) Game 5 – #15 Winnebago (5-4) at #2 Farmington (9-0) Game 6 – #10 Bloomington Central Catholic (7-2) at #7 Elmwood-Brimfield (8-1) Game 7 – #14 Chicago Marine (6-3) at #3 Westville (9-0) Game 8 – #11 Chicago Clark (7-2) at #6 Monticello (9-0) Game 9 – #16 Auburn (5-4) at #1 Newton (9-0) Game 10 – #9 Marshall (8-1) at #8 Pana (8-1) Game 11 – #13 East Alton-Wood River (6-3) at #4 Carlinville (8-1) Game 12 – #12 Hillsboro (6-3) at #5 Williamsville (8-1) Game 13 – #15 Sesser-Valier (5-4) at #2 Mt. Carmel (9-0) Game 14 – #10 Tolono Unity (7-2) at #7 Vandalia (8-1) Game 15 – #14 Beardstown (5-4) at #3 Virden North Mac (8-1) Game 16 – #11 Anna-Jonesboro (7-2) at #6 Fairfield (8-1) CLASS 4A First Round Game 1 – #16 Chillicothe Illinois Valley Central (5-4) at #1 Herscher (9-0) Game 2 – #9 Dixon (7-2) vs. #8 Chicago South Shore (7-2), at Gately Stadium Game 3 – #13 Kewanee (6-3) vs. #4 Chicago Phillips (8-1), at TBA Game 4 – #12 West Chicago Wheaton Academy (6-3) at #5 Aurora Central Catholic (8-1) Game 5 – #15 Marengo (5-4) at #2 Johnsburg (9-0) Game 6 – #10 Manteno (6-3) at #7 Plano (7-2) Game 7 – #14 Coal City (5-4) at #3 GenoaKingston (9-0) Game 8 – #11 Richmond-Burton (6-3) at #6 Rockford Lutheran (7-2) Game 9 – #16 Carterville (5-4) at #1 Belleville Althoff (9-0) Game 10 – #9 Taylorville (7-2) at #8 Alton Marquette (7-2) Game 11 – #13 Olney Richland County (5-4) at #4 Mt. Zion (8-1) Game 12 – #12 Bethalto Civic Memorial (5-4) at #5 Rochester (8-1) Game 13 – #15 Greenville (5-4) at #2 Columbia (9-0) Game 14 – #10 West Frankfort Frankfort (6-3) at #7 Canton (7-2) Game 15 – #14 Watseka (5-4) at #3 Herrin (8-1) Game 16 – #11 Breese Mater Dei (5-4) at #6 Breese Central (7-2) CLASS 5A First Round Game 1 – #16 Chicago Westinghouse (5-4) at #1 Sterling (9-0) Game 2 – #9 Olympia Fields Rich Central (6-3) at #8 Woodstock North (6-3) Game 3 – #13 Sycamore (5-4) vs. #4 Chicago Solorio (7-2) at TBA Game 4 – #12 Rochelle (5-4) at #5 Norridge Ridgewood (7-2) Game 5 – #15 LaGrange Park Nazareth Academy (5-4) vs. #2 Chicago Goode (9-0), at TBA Game 6 – #10 Chicago Urban Prep/ Bronzeville (6-3) at #7 Vernon Hills (6-3) Game 7 – #14 Woodstock Marian (5-4) vs. #3 Chicago Payton (8-1), at TBA Game 8 – #11 Glen Ellyn Glenbard South (5-4) at #6 Country Club Hills Hillcrest (7-2)

Game 9 – #16 Dunlap 5-4 at #1 Peoria (8-1) Game 10 – #9 Jacksonville (6-3) at #8 Decatur Eisenhower (6-3) Game 11 – #13 Peoria Notre Dame (6-3) at #4 Washington (7-2) Game 12 – #12 Mahomet-Seymour (6-3) at #5 Centralia (7-2) Game 13 – #15 Waterloo (5-4) at #2 Highland (8-1) Game 14 – #10 Metamora (6-3) at #7 Kankakee (6-3) Game 15 – #14 Marion (5-4) at #3 Morris (7-2) Game 16 – #11 Troy Triad (6-3) at #6 Geneseo (6-3) CLASS 6A First Round Game 1 – #16 Deerfield (5-4) at #1 Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge (9-0) Game 2 – #9 Lombard Montini (6-3) at #8 Chicago St. Ignatius (7-2) Game 3 – #13 Arlington Heights St. Viator (5-4) at #4 Rockford Boylan (8-1) Game 4 – #12 Lake Forest (6-3) at #5 Riverside-Brookfield (7-2) Game 5 – #15 Wauconda (5-4) at #2 Antioch (9-0) Game 6 – #10 Aurora Marmion (6-3) at #7 DeKalb (7-2) Game 7 – #14 Wheeling (5-4) at #3 CaryGrove (8-1) Game 8 – #11 Lake Villa Lakes (6-3) at #6 Grayslake North (7-2) Game 9 – #16 Oak Forest (5-4) at #1 Lemont (9-0) Game 10 – #9 Chicago Perspectives/ Leadership (7-2) at #8 Danville (H.S.) (7-2) Game 11 – #13 Chatham Glenwood (6-3) at #4 Crete-Monee (7-2) Game 12 – #12 Burbank St. Laurence (6-3) at #5 Oak Lawn Richards (7-2) Game 13 – #15 Normal Community West (5-4) at #2 Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin (9-0) Game 14 – #10 Chicago Hubbard (7-2) at #7 Galesburg (7-2) Game 15 – #14 Palos Heights Shepard (6-3) vs. #3 Chicago Morgan Park (8-1), at TBA Game 16 – #11 Rock Island (7-2) at #6 Lansing Thornton Fractional South (7-2) CLASS 7A First Round Game 1 – #32 Libertyville (5-4) at #1 Bradley-Bourbonnais (9-0) Game 2 – #17 Highland Park (7-2) at #16 Plainfield North (7-2) Game 3 – #25 Chicago St. Rita (5-4) at #8 Rockford Auburn (8-1) Game 4 – #24 Mundelein Carmel (5-4) at #9 St. Charles North (8-1) Game 5 – #29 Rockton Hononegah (5-4) at #4 Oak Park Fenwick (8-1) Game 6 – #20 Machesney Park Harlem (6-3) at #13 Lake Zurich (7-2) Game 7 – #28 Algonquin Jacobs (5-4) vs. #5 Chicago Lincoln Park (8-1), at TBA Game 8 – #21 McHenry (6-3) at #12 Batavia (7-2) Game 9 – #31 New Lenox Lincoln-Way West (5-4) at #2 East St. Louis (9-0) Game 10 – #18 Pekin (6-3) at #15 Carol Stream Glenbard North (7-2) Game 11 – #26 Chicago Simeon (5-4) at #7 Northbrook Glenbrook North (8-1) Game 12 – #23 Villa Park Willowbrook (6-3) at #10 Quincy (8-1) Game 13 – #30 South Holland Thornwood (5-4) at #3 Rolling Meadows (9-0) Game 14 – #19 New Lenox Lincoln-Way Central (6-3) at #14 Burbank Reavis (7-2) Game 15 – #27 Belleville West (5-4) at #6 Normal Community (8-1) Game 16 – #22 Hoffman Estates (6-3) at #11 Lisle Benet (7-2) CLASS 8A First Round Game 1 – #32 O’Fallon (5-4) at #1 Wilmette Loyola Academy (9-0) Game 2 – #17 Chicago Curie (8-1) at #16 Oswego East (8-1) Game 3 – #25 Palatine Fremd (6-3) at #8 Chicago Brother Rice (8-1) Game 4 – #24 Huntley (6-3) at #9 Lincolnshire Stevenson (8-1) Game 5 – #29 Evanston (6-3) at #4 Homewood-Flossmoor (9-0) Game 6 – #20 Glen Ellyn Glenbard West (7-2) at #13 Naperville Neuqua Valley (8-1) Game 7 – #28 Joliet West (6-3) at #5 Oswego (9-0) Game 8 – #21 Oak Park-River Forest (7-2) at #12 Edwardsville (8-1) Game 9 – #31 Aurora Waubonsie Valley (5-4) at #2 Hinsdale Central (9-0) Game 10 – #18 Frankfort Lincoln-Way East (7-2) vs. #15 Chicago Taft (8-1), at TBA Game 11 – #26 Park Ridge Maine South (6-3) at #7 Aurora West Aurora (9-0) Game 12 – #23 Franklin Park-Northlake Leyden (7-2) at #10 Barrington (8-1) Game 13 – #30 Niles Notre Dame (6-3) at #3 Palatine (9-0) Game 14 – #19 LaGrange Lyons (7-2) at #14 Naperville North (8-1) Game 15 – #27 Lockport (6-3) at #6 St. Charles East (9-0) Game 16 – #22 Winnetka New Trier (7-2) at #11 Chicago Marist (8-1)

Boys cross country Saturday’s results Class 2A Sterling Regional at Hoover Park 3 miles (Top 6 teams and 5 individuals not on those teams advance to Belvidere Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 29) Team scores 1. Sterling 35, 2. Belvidere North 59, 3.

Dixon 62, 4. Belvidere 111, 5. Boylan 123, 6. Marengo 140, 7. Rochelle 186, 8. Freeport 216 Top 5 individuals 1. Jacob Gebhardt (Sterling) 15:19.03, 2.

Dewey Landis (Sterling) 15:19.68, 3. Sean Masterson (Dixon) 15:53, 4. Alec Scott (Belvidere North) 15:58, 5. Cristian Gonzalez (Boylan) 16:05 Other Sterling runners: 6. Bryce Tessmann 16:13, 10. Mikio Martinez 16:19, 16.

Isaiah Moorman 16:35, 50. Sam Janssen 19:13, 51. Dillon Nitz 19:26 Other Dixon runners: 13. Jonah Fulton 16:32, 14. Andrew Lohse 16:34, 15. Christian Seagren 16:35, 17. Collin Grady 16:49, 19. Blain Masterson 16:52, 29. Jacob Heller 17:18 1A Rock Falls Regional at Centennial Park 3 miles (Top 7 teams and top 5 individuals not on an advancing team qualify for Oregon Sectional Oct. 29) Team scores 1. Newman 28; 2. Rock Falls 58; 3. ErieProphetstown 140; 4. Bureau Valley 150; 5. Galva 159; 6. West Carroll 163; 7.

Oregon 165; 8. Wethersfield 173; 9. Ridgewood 179; 10. Sherrard 195; 11. Princeton 315; 12. Kewanee 320 Top 5 individuals 1. Brayden Hamblen (RF) 15:15; 2. Chris Ahlers (N) 15:17; 3. Spencer Mauch (N) 15:53; 4. Dawson Smith (RF) 16:03; 5.

Shay Hafner (N) 16:32 Other Rock Falls runners: 7. Matt Laws 16:45; 18. Rio Salas 17:30; 39.

Javier DeLaTorre 18:33; 45. Garret Winfield 18:49; 51. Jonathan Ross 19:07 Other Newman runners: 8. Matt Hodge 16:47; 13. Brady Osborne 17:14; 25.

Quentin Larson 17:45; 31. Ben Sheats 18:05 Amboy runners: 9. Tom Stamberger 16:58; 46. Tom Molln 18:51 Bureau Valley runners: 16. Bradley Sierens 17:21; 20. Kurt Bitting 17:33; 27.

Austin Catton 17:53; 49. Trevor Griffin 19:01; 67. Allen Guenther 19:59; 77. Robert Aukes 21:13; 83. Tyson Wagner 21:46; Eastland runners: 19. Tyler Dambman 17:31; 21. Stephen Reifsteck 17:34; 34.

Jayden Day 18:20 Erie-Prophetstown runners: 14. Chris Bonnell 17:15; 17. Den DeNeve 17:22; 40.

Max Weidel 18:38; 43. Chris Link 18:40; 54. Owen Abell 19:09; 72. Alex Abell 20:26 Oregon runners: 11. Ian Hussing 17:09; 23. Jordan Wilkins 17:38; 42. Zach Hawkins 18:39; 55. Ricky Bower 19:11; 66. Mike Bower 19:58; 70. Brandon HydeJones 20:04; 78. Kenny Bower 21:18 West Carroll runners: 12. Jacob Casey 17:10; 30. Daniel Hartman 18:04; 38.

Caleb Stines 18:32; 57. Andrew VanKampen 19:20; 59. Trapper Hartman 19:31; 61.

Indigo Zach 19:36; 87. Pippin Legel 23:00 Morrison runner: 6. Koby Brackemeyer 16:38

Individuals advancing to sectional Koby Brackemeyer (Morrison), Tom Stamberger (Amboy), Austin Earley (Wethersfield), Andrew Wampler (Orion), Tyler Dambman (Eastland)

Girls cross country Saturday’s results Class 2A Sterling Regional at Hoover Park 3 miles (Top 6 teams and 5 individuals not on those teams advance to Belvidere Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 29) Team scores 1. Belvidere North 29, 2. Dixon 63, 3.

Boylan 68, 4. Sterling 122, 5. Freeport 127, 6. Rochelle 160, 7. Belvidere 195, 8.

Marengo 203 Top 5 individuals 1. Delaney Appino (Boylan) 17:08, 2. Grace McLaughlin (Boylan) 17:28, 3. Jenna Lutzow (Belvidere North) 18:17, 4. Madison Diercks (Belvidere North) 18:21, 5. Gianna Sagona (Belvidere North) 18:24 Dixon runners: 7. Nicquelette Fazekas 18:38, 12. Kira Goral 19:25, 13. Taylor Renkes 19:30, 15. Leah Drengenberg 19:42, 16. Hallie Nelson 19:53, 17. Mekenzie Harden 19:56, 37. Katie Lawton 21:10 Sterling runners: 19. Madisyn Nicklaus 19:59, 20. Megan Barnhart 20:01.08, 21.

Maggie McPherson 20:01.74, 22. Madilyn Barnhart 20:14, 40. Erin Long 21:16, 41.

Madison Bland 21:17, 52. Maegan McCue 23:47 2A Rock Falls Regional at Centennial Park 3 miles (Top 7 teams and top 5 individuals not on an advancing team qualify for Oregon Sectional Oct. 29) Team scores 1. Amboy 48; 2. Wethersfield 60; 3. Newman 89; 4. Bureau Valley 135; 5. Rock Falls 148; 6. Princeton 154; 7. Erie-Prophetstown 154; 8. Oregon 185; 9. West Carroll 240; 10. Ridgewood 288; 11. Orion 293; 12. Sherrard 301; 13. Eastland 326 Top 5 individuals 1. Haley Weidner (BV) 18:55; 2. Whitney Johnson (W) 19:03; 3. Bailee Fortney (RF) 19:15; 4. Teagan McKenna (N) 19:18; 5 (tie). Megan Grady (A) 19:40, Erin Hosto (A) 19:40 Other Rock Falls runners: 18. Erin Porter 21:05; 19. Alex Gomez 21:09; 45.

Britney Shipman 22:51; 69. Miranda Hewitt 24:33; 86. Jasmine Lilly-Lee 26:41 Other Newman runners: 14. Rosa Juarez 20:52; 16. Kelsey Simpson 21:01; 27. Natalie Amezola 21:40; 30. Carlie Sherman 22:00; 34. Kate Bonnell 22:20; 58. Jillienne Roe 23:42 Other Amboy runners: 10. Kaitlyn Ortgiesen 20:33; 12. Margaret Vaessen 20:47; 15. Kelynn Boyle 20:58; 23. Cassidy Corcoran 21:20; 50. Ally Gascoigne 23:11 Other Bureau Valley runners: 29. Hannah Williams 21:50; 31. Heather Williams 22:03; 38. Savanah Wall 22:37; 40. Katelin Mungia 22:37; 41. Marissa Mungia 22:40; 53. Sydney Sweenie 23:24 Eastland runners: 48. Leah Kuper 23:05; 57. Adrianna Hensgen 23:37; 68.

Anna Kuper 24:30; 82. Maddie Weaver 25:58; 92. Macy Misiewicz 29:06 Erie-Prophetstown runners: 20.

Mackenzie Clary 21:13; 21. Makayla Dornbush 21:15; 35. Olivia Miniel 22:22; 39.

Jayden Grunder 22:37; 51. Stephanie Sandrock 23:12; 71. Lauren Sibley 24:57; 77.

Michelle Cooney 25:32 Oregon runners: 8. Mayra Nava-Moyotl 20:12; 25. Cynthia Nyderek 21:32; 42. Breanna DeHaan 22:40; 56. Olivia Lambrigtsen 23:28; 60. Katelyn Byerly 23:52; 66.

Cinja Schendel 24:27; 78. Lorena NavaMoyotl 25:46 West Carroll runners: 22. Jaidyn Sisler 21:20; 43. Abby Burns 22:46; 46. Hailey Barsema 22:52; 67. Jessica Barr 24:27; 74. Lauren Dauphin 25:10 Individuals advancing to sectional Mayra Nava-Moyotl (Oregon), Jaidyn Sisler (West Carroll), Lauren Hawes (Galva), Cynthia Nyderek (Oregon), Carlie Barman (Ridgewood)

Boys soccer 2A Wheaton St. Francis Sectional Tuesday’s matches • Sterling vs. Lisle Benet, 4 p.m.

• Hampshire vs. Bensenville Fenton, 6 p.m.

Saturday’s match • Championship, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Class 3A Rock Falls Regional Today’s matches • No. 7 Kewanee vs. No. 9 Geneseo, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 5 Dixon vs. No. 11 Rochelle, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s matches • No. 1 Sterling vs. Kewanee/Geneseo winner, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 4 Rock Falls vs. Dixon/Rochelle winner, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday’s match • Championship, 6 p.m.

Class 2A Riverdale Regional Today’s matches • No. 8 Bureau Valley vs. No. 9 Alleman, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 7 Prophetstown vs. No. 10 Morrison, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s matches • No. 2 Riverdale vs. BV/Alleman winner, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Fulton vs. Prophetstown/Morrison winner, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday’s match • Championship, 6 p.m.

Dakota Regional Today’s match • No. 6 Forreston vs. No. 11 West Carroll, 6 p.m.

Tuesday’s matches • No. 1 Dakota vs. Forreston/WC winner, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 4 Oregon vs. No. 5 Pecatonica, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday’s match • Championship, 6 p.m.

Class 1A AFC Regional Today’s matches • No. 7 Paw Paw vs. No. 8 Hinckley-Big Rock, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 6 Indian Creek vs. No. 9 Mooseheart, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s matches • No. 2 AFC vs. Paw Paw/HBR winner, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Newman vs. Indian Creek/Mooseheart winner, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday’s match • Championship, 6 p.m.

Polo Regional Today’s match • No. 10 Polo vs. No. 11 Hiawatha, 6 p.m.

Tuesday’s matches • No. 1 Eastland vs. Polo/Hiawatha winner, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 4 Amboy vs. No. 5 Milledgeville, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday’s match • Champioinship, 6 p.m.

Annawan Regional Today’s matches • No. 7 Erie vs. No. 10 Henry-Senachwine, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 6 Annawan vs. No. 11 DePue, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s matches • No. 2 LaMoille-Ohio vs. Erie/HenrySenachwine winner, 5:30 p.m.

• No. 3 Lowpoint-Washburn vs. Annawan/ DePue winner, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday’s match • Championship, 6 p.m.

Monday, October 24, 2016

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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD MLB LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

American League Cleveland 4, Toronto 1 Friday, Oct. 14: Cleveland 2, Toronto 0 Saturday, Oct. 15: Cleveland 2, Toronto 1 Monday, Oct. 16: Cleveland 4, Toronto 2 Tuesday, Oct. 17: Toronto 5, Cleveland 1 Wednesday, Oct. 18: Cleveland 3, Toronto 0

National League Chicago 4, Los Angeles 2 Saturday, Oct. 15: Chicago 8, Los Angeles 4 Sunday, Oct. 16: Los Angeles 1, Chicago 0 Tuesday, Oct. 17: Los Angeles 6, Chicago 0 Wednesday, Oct. 18: Chicago 10, L.A. 2 Thursday: Chicago 8, Los Angeles 4 Saturday: Chicago 5, Los Angeles 0

WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) All games televised by Fox

Chicago 4, Los Angeles 2 Tuesday’s game: Chicago at Cleveland, 7:08 p.m.

Wednesday’s game: Chicago at Cleveland, 7:08 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28: Cleveland at Chicago, 7:08 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29: Cleveland at Chicago, 7:08 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 30: Cleveland at Chicago, 7:08 p.m. x-Tuesday, Nov. 1: Chicago at Cleveland, 7:08 p.m. x-Wednesday, Nov. 2: Chicago at Cleveland, 7:08 p.m.

Saturday’s box score NLCS Game 6

CUBS 5, DODGERS 0 Los Angeles Chicago

ab r h bi ab r h bi Toles lf-cf 3 0 1 0 Fowler cf 4 1 2 1 C.Sager ss 3 0 0 0 Bryant 3b 4 1 1 1 Ju.Trnr 3b 3 0 0 0 Rizzo 1b 4 1 2 1 Ad.Gnzl 1b 3 0 0 0 Zobrist lf 3 0 0 1 Reddick rf 3 0 1 0 Heyward rf 0 0 0 0 Pderson cf 2 0 0 0 J.Baez 2b 3 0 0 0 Kndrick ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Cntrras c 3 1 1 1 Grandal c 2 0 0 0 Russell ss 3 1 1 0 E.Hrnnd ph 1 0 0 0 Almora rf-lf 3 0 0 0 Utley 2b 2 0 0 0 Hndrcks p 3 0 0 0 C.Ruiz ph 0 0 0 0 A.Chpmn p 0 0 0 0 Kershaw p 1 0 0 0 Ethier ph 1 0 0 0 Jansen p 0 0 0 0 Puig ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 26 0 2 0 Totals 30 5 7 5 Los Angeles 000 000 000 — 0 Chicago 210 110 00x — 5 E–J.Baez (2), Toles (2). DP–Chicago 3.

LOB–Chicago 2. 2B–Fowler (4), Rizzo (2), Russell (1). HR–Rizzo (2), Contreras (1).

SF–Zobrist (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles Kershaw L,2-1 5 7 5 4 0 4 Jansen 3 0 0 0 0 4 Chicago Hendricks W,1-1 7 1/3 2 0 0 0 6 Chapman 1 2/3 0 0 0 1 1 T–2:36. A–42,386 (41,072).

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA New England 6 1 0 .857 176 107 Buffalo 4 3 0 .571 187 131 Miami 3 4 0 .429 146 159 N.Y. Jets 2 5 0 .286 119 180 South

W L T Pct PF PA Houston 4 2 0 .667 108 127 Indianapolis 3 4 0 .429 194 200 Tennessee 3 4 0 .429 146 161 Jacksonville 2 4 0 .333 117 160 North

W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 4 3 0 .571 170 150 Baltimore 3 4 0 .429 133 139 Cincinnati 3 4 0 .429 140 162 Cleveland 0 7 0 .000 130 207 West

W L T Pct PF PA Oakland 5 2 0 .714 185 179 Kansas City 4 2 0 .667 136 123 Denver 4 2 0 .667 140 108 San Diego 3 4 0 .429 206 185

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

East W L T Pct PF PA 5 1 0 .833 159 107 4 2 0 .667 156 88 4 3 0 .571 159 162 4 3 0 .571 133 141 South

W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 4 3 0 .571 229 199 Tampa Bay 3 3 0 .500 128 159 New Orleans 2 4 0 .333 176 195 Carolina 1 5 0 .167 161 176 North

W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 5 1 0 .833 129 84 Green Bay 4 2 0 .667 140 123 Detroit 4 3 0 .571 170 170 Chicago 1 6 0 .143 111 169 West

W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 4 1 1 .750 111 84 Arizona 3 3 1 .500 159 110 Los Angeles 3 4 0 .429 120 154 San Francisco 1 6 0 .143 144 219

Dallas Philadelphia Washington N.Y. Giants

Thursday, Oct. 20 Green Bay 26, Chicago 10 Sunday’s results N.Y. Giants 17, Los Angeles 10 Cincinnati 31, Cleveland 17 N.Y. Jets 24, Baltimore 16 Detroit 20, Washington 17 Kansas City 27, New Orleans 21 Philadelphia 21, Minnesota 10 Miami 28, Buffalo 25 Indianapolis 34, Tennessee 26 Oakland 33, Jacksonville 16 Tampa Bay 34, San Francisco 17 New England 27, Pittsburgh 16 San Diego 33, Atlanta 30, OT Arizona 6, Seattle 6, OT Open: Dallas, Carolina Today’s game Houston at Denver, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s game Jacksonville at Tennessee, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30 Washington at Cincinnati, 8:30 a.m.

Detroit at Houston, noon Arizona at Carolina, noon Kansas City at Indianapolis, noon N.Y. Jets at Cleveland, noon New England at Buffalo, noon Seattle at New Orleans, noon Oakland at Tampa Bay, noon San Diego at Denver, 3:05 p.m.

Green Bay at Atlanta, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Los Angeles, San Francisco, N.Y. Giants, Miami, Baltimore, Pittsburgh Monday, Oct. 31 Minnesota at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

College football Big Ten East

Conference Overall

W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Michigan 4-0 1.000 7-0 1.000 Ohio State 3-1 .750 6-1 .857 Penn State 3-1 .750 5-2 .714 Maryland 2-2 .500 5-2 .714 Indiana 1-3 .250 3-4 .429 Michigan State 0-4 .000 2-5 .286 Rutgers 0-5 .000 2-6 .250 West Nebraska 4-0 1.000 7-0 1.000 Northwestern 3-1 .750 4-3 .571 Iowa 3-2 .600 5-3 .625 Minnesota 2-2 .500 5-2 .714 Wisconsin 2-2 .500 5-2 .714 Purdue 1-3 .250 3-4 .429 Illinois 1-3 .250 2-5 .286 Saturday’s results Maryland 28, Michigan State 17 Michigan 41, Illinois 8 Minnesota 34, Rutgers 32 Nebraska 27, Purdue 14 Northwestern 24, Indiana 14 Penn State 24, Ohio State 21 Wisconsin 17, Iowa 9

Saturday’s box scores

No. 3 MICHIGAN 41, ILLINOIS 8 Illinois Michigan

0 0 0 8 — 8 21 10 3 7 — 41 First Quarter MICH–Butt 3 pass from Speight (Allen kick), 10:23 MICH–Wheatley 21 pass from Speight (Allen kick), 7:52 MICH–K.Hill 1 run (Allen kick), 1:01 Second Quarter MICH–D.Smith 4 run (Allen kick), 11:00 MICH–FG Allen 23, :00 Third Quarter MICH–FG Allen 27, :43 Fourth Quarter ILL–Turner 43 pass from George (Grant pass from George), 10:22 MICH–Higdon 45 run (Tice kick), 8:48

ILL MICH First downs 6 29 Rushes-yards 23-77 59-270 Passing 95 291 Comp-Att-Int 4-15-1 20-28-0 Return Yards 120 58 Punts-Avg. 6-43.0 2-26.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-1 Penalties-Yards 5-45 5-41 Time of Possession 18:37 41:23 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Illinois, Foster 8-45, Vaughn 7-43, Corbin 4-3, Turner 1-0, (Team) 1-(minus 2), George 2-(minus 12). Michigan, Higdon 8-106, D.Smith 18-76, Isaac 10-35, McDoom 2-23, Evans 1-16, Peppers 5-9, Chesson 1-5, O’Korn 2-5, K.Hill 2-4, Henderson 1-3, Hewlett 2-1, Butt 0-0, Gedeon 1-(minus 2), (Team) 3-(minus 4), Speight 3-(minus 7).

PASSING–Illinois, George 4-15-1-95.

Michigan, Speight 16-23-0-253, O’Korn 4-5-0-38.

RECEIVING–Illinois, Turner 2-86, Grant 2-9. Michigan, Darboh 5-99, Chesson 3-44, Butt 3-40, Wheatley 2-27, McDoom 1-33, Henderson 1-23, K.Hill 1-7, Harris 1-7, Peppers 1-5, N.Johnson 1-4, Ways 1-2.

No. 10 WISCONSIN 17, IOWA 9 Wisconsin Iowa

0 7 7 3 — 17 0 6 0 3 — 9 Second Quarter WIS–Fumagalli 17 pass from Houston (Endicott kick), 10:06 IOW–FG Duncan 41, 3:49 IOW–FG Recinos 47, :00 Third Quarter WIS–Clement 1 run (Endicott kick), 7:20 Fourth Quarter WIS–FG Endicott 36, 1:24 IOW–FG Duncan 25, :43

WIS IOW First downs 20 14 Rushes-yards 48-167 27-83 Passing 256 153 Comp-Att-Int 15-25-0 17-33-0 Return Yards 10 90 Punts-Avg. 5-30.2 8-37.37 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards 0-0 5-30 Time of Possession 37:02 22:58 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Wisconsin, Clement 35-134, A.Taylor 2-24, Ogunbowale 2-10, Houston 1-8, Shaw 1-8, Peavy 1-3, Ramesh 1-1, (Team) 2-(minus 4), Hornibrook 3-(minus 17). Iowa, Wadley 10-44, L.Daniels 10-35, Beathard 6-5, Scheel 0-4, Boettger 0-0, McCarron 1-(minus 5).

PASSING–Wisconsin, Hornibrook 11-190-197, Houston 4-6-0-59. Iowa, Beathard 17-33-0-153.

RECEIVING–Wisconsin, Ogunbowale 4-51, Peavy 3-26, Fumagalli 2-38, Clement 2-11, Cephus 1-57, Penniston 1-54, Ramesh 1-14, Steffes 1-5. Iowa, Wadley 7-72, McCarron 6-47, Fant 1-14, L.Daniels 1-8, Smith 1-6, Scheel 1-6.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–Wisconsin, Endicott 32, Endicott 52. Iowa, Duncan 38.

NORTHWESTERN 24, INDIANA 14 Indiana 3 0 9 2 — 14 Northwestern 14 10 0 0 — 24 First Quarter NW–Vault 17 pass from Thorson (Mitchell kick), 11:37 NW–Carr 34 pass from Thorson (Mitchell kick), 8:39 IU–FG Oakes 21, 3:40 Second Quarter NW–M.Wilson 32 pass from Thorson (Mitchell kick), 14:51 NW–FG Mitchell 19, :00 Third Quarter IU–FG Oakes 30, 11:19 IU–Westbrook 3 run (pass failed), 2:49 Fourth Quarter IU–safety, :23

IU NW First downs 23 26 Rushes-yards 27-84 44-123 Passing 319 285 Comp-Att-Int 35-59-2 24-44-0 Return Yards 59 104 Punts-Avg. 5-42.8 8-36.75 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 5-55 6-43 Time of Possession 28:52 31:08 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Indiana, D.Williams 4-42, Redding 16-42, Natee 1-3, Westbrook 1-3, Majette 2-2, Lagow 3-(minus 8). Northwestern, Jackson 28-94, Thorson 8-22, Moten 4-18, Vault 2-2, (Team) 1-(minus 4), Alviti 1-(minus 9).

PASSING–Indiana, Lagow 35-59-2-319.

Northwestern, Micucci 0-1-0-0, Thorson 24-43-0-285.

RECEIVING–Indiana, Westbrook 10-126, Ri.Jones 7-73, Redding 6-45, Paige 4-10, Hale 3-15, Patrick 2-25, D.Williams 1-14, Timian 1-7, Natee 1-4. Northwestern, Carr 7-125, Nagel 6-40, Jackson 5-34, Vault 2-28, Scanlan 2-23, M.Wilson 1-32, C.Green 1-3.

MISSED FIELD GOAL–Indiana, Oakes 53.

State schedule

Saturday’s results Indiana St. 22, S. Illinois 14 Murray St. 40, E. Illinois 38 N. Dakota St. 21, W. Illinois 13 N. Illinois 44, Buffalo 7 S. Dakota 27, Illinois St. 24 Top 25 schedule Thursday’s result No. 14 Boise State 28, BYU 27 Saturday’s results No. 1 Alabama 33, No. 6 Texas A&M 14 Penn State 24, No. 2 Ohio State 21 No. 3 Michigan 41, Illinois 8 No. 5 Washington 41, Oregon State 17 No. 7 Louisville 54, NC State 13 No. 8 Nebraska 27, Purdue 14 No. 10 Wisconsin 17, Iowa 9 SMU 38, No. 11 Houston 16 No. 12 West Virginia 34, TCU 10 No. 16 Oklahoma 66, Texas Tech 59 No. 21 Auburn 56, No. 17 Arkansas 3 No. 19 Utah 52, UCLA 45 No. 20 W. Michigan 45, E. Michigan 31 No. 22 North Carolina 35, Virginia 14 No. 25 LSU 38, No. 23 Mississippi 21 No. 24 Navy 42, Memphis 28

AP Top 25

Record Pts Pv 1. Alabama (60) 8-0 1524 1 2. Michigan (1) 7-0 1446 3 3. Clemson 7-0 1382 4 4. Washington 7-0 1373 5 5. Louisville 6-1 1276 7 6. Ohio St. 6-1 1143 2 7. Nebraska 7-0 1083 8 8. Baylor 6-0 1063 9 9. Texas A&M 6-1 1007 6 10. West Virginia 6-0 997 12 11. Wisconsin 5-2 980 10 12. Florida St. 5-2 725 13 13. Boise St. 7-0 716 14 14. Florida 5-1 654 15 15. Auburn 5-2 641 21 16. Oklahoma 5-2 626 16 17. Utah 7-1 584 19 18. Tennessee 5-2 572 18 19. LSU 5-2 352 25 20. W. Michigan 8-0 349 20 21. North Carolina 6-2 328 22 22. Navy 5-1 251 24 23. Colorado 6-2 207 NR 24. Penn St. 5-2 193 NR 25. Virginia Tech 5-2 110 NR Others receiving votes: Washington St. 84, Houston 67, Oklahoma St. 62, Arkansas 14, Troy 6, Southern Cal 5, San Diego St. 2, Pittsburgh 2, SMU 1.

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NASCAR SPRINT CUP | HELLMAN’S 500 Amway Coaches Top 25

Record Pts Pvs 1. Alabama (63) 8-0 1599 1 2. Michigan 7-0 1486 4 3. Clemson (1) 7-0 1485 3 4. Washington 7-0 1434 5 5. Louisville 6-1 1321 7 6. Nebraska 7-0 1194 9 6. Baylor 6-0 1194 8 8. Ohio State 6-1 1137 2 9. West Virginia 6-0 1007 13 10. Texas A&M 6-1 979 6 11. Wisconsin 5-2 963 10 12. Florida 5-1 821 12 13. Boise State 7-0 776 14 14. Florida State 5-2 767 15 15. Oklahoma 5-2 692 16 16. Utah 7-1 664 18 17. Auburn 5-2 552 24 18. Tennessee 5-2 523 19 19. LSU 5-2 424 23 20. North Carolina 6-2 388 21 21. Western Michigan 8-0 352 20 22. Navy 5-1 243 25 23. Colorado 6-2 242 NR 24. Houston 6-2 144 11 25. Virginia Tech 5-2 116 NR Others receiving votes: Washington State 93; Penn State 80; Oklahoma State 64; San Diego State 15; Arkansas 11; Southern California 7; Troy 6; Miami (Fla.) 5; Middle Tennessee 3; Mississippi 3; South Florida 3; Appalachian State 2; Pittsburgh 2; Tulsa 2; Wyoming 1.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 4 0 1 9 20 9 Tampa Bay 4 1 0 8 17 14 Detroit 4 2 0 8 20 15 Florida 3 1 1 7 16 12 Ottawa 3 2 0 6 18 20 Boston 3 2 0 6 15 13 Toronto 1 1 3 5 18 19 Buffalo 1 2 1 3 11 12 Metropolitan Division

W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 4 2 0 8 22 16 Washington 3 1 1 7 13 10 Pittsburgh 3 2 1 7 13 19 N.Y. Islanders 3 3 0 6 18 17 New Jersey 2 2 1 5 8 9 Philadelphia 2 2 1 5 19 19 Columbus 2 2 0 4 11 11 Carolina 1 2 2 4 16 20

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 4 1 1 9 19 15 3 2 1 7 19 19 3 2 0 6 16 16 3 3 0 6 23 22 2 2 1 5 14 16 2 3 0 4 14 19 2 3 0 4 15 15 Pacific Division

W L OT Pts GF GA Edmonton 5 1 0 10 23 16 Vancouver 4 1 1 9 15 14 San Jose 3 3 0 6 14 18 Anaheim 2 3 1 5 14 16 Los Angeles 2 3 0 4 14 18 Calgary 1 4 1 3 18 27 Arizona 1 4 0 2 14 21 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Saturday’s results Detroit 3, San Jose 0 Philadelphia 6, Carolina 3 Montreal 4, Boston 2 Chicago 5, Toronto 4, SO Florida 5, Colorado 2 Tampa Bay 4, Ottawa 1 New Jersey 2, Minnesota 1, OT N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 2 Columbus 3, Dallas 0 Nashville 5, Pittsburgh 1 Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 3, SO St. Louis 6, Calgary 4 Sunday’s results Edmonton 3, Winnipeg 0 N.Y. Islanders 6, Minnesota 3 N.Y. Rangers 3, Arizona 2 Anaheim 4, Vancouver 2 Today’s games Philadelphia at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s games Florida at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Boston, 6 p.m.

Arizona at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

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

Carolina at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim at San Jose, 9 p.m.

Ottawa at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Columbus at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

St. Louis Minnesota Colorado Chicago Dallas Winnipeg Nashville

Auto racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Hellmann’s 500 Results Sunday At Talladega Superspeedway Talladega, Ala. Lap length: 2.660 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (16) Joey Logano, Ford, 192 laps, 0 rating, 44 points.

2. (25) Brian Scott, Ford, 192, 0, 39.

3. (8) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 192, 0, 39.

4. (7) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 37.

5. (6) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 192, 0, 37.

6. (24) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 35.

7. (22) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 34.

8. (26) Aric Almirola, Ford, 192, 0, 33.

9. (9) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 33.

10. (32) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 31.

11. (15) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 192, 0, 31.

12. (4) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 30.

13. (10) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 28.

14. (20) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 27.

15. (5) Greg Biffle, Ford, 192, 0, 27.

16. (34) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 25.

17. (11) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 192, 0, 24.

18. (36) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 23.

19. (23) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 22.

20. (30) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 21.

21. (31) Landon Cassill, Ford, 192, 0, 20.

22. (33) Chris Buescher, Ford, 192, 0, 19.

23. (17) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 18.

24. (40) David Ragan, Toyota, 192, 0, 17.

25. (29) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 16.

26. (18) Ryan Reed, Ford, 192, 0, 0.

27. (35) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 192, 0, 14.

28. (3) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 192, 0, 14.

29. (13) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 192, 0, 13.

30. (14) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 192, 0, 12.

31. (38) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 192, 0, 10.

32. (21) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 10.

33. (37) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 192, 0, 9.

34. (39) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Toyota, 192, 0, 7.

35. (27) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 191, 0, 6.

36. (19) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 191, 0, 0.

37. (12) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 179, 0, 4.

38. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, engine, 144, 0, 5.

39. (28) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, accident, 113, 0, 2.

40. (1) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, engine, 41, 0, 2.

Race Statistics Winner’s Average Speed: 159.907 mph.

Time: 3 hours, 11 minutes, 38 seconds.

Margin of Victory: seconds.

Caution Flags: 6 for 25 laps.

Lead Changes: 31 among 14 drivers.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): B.Keselowski, 9 times for 81 laps; J.Logano, 1 time for 44 laps; G.Biffle, 1 time for 12 laps; D.Hamlin, 4 times for 8 laps; M.Annett, 1 time for 5 laps; R.Stenhouse, 1 time for 5 laps; C.Elliott, 5 times for 4 laps; R.Blaney, 2 times for 1 lap; M.Truex, 2 times for 1 lap; Ky.Busch, 2 times for 0 laps; A.Dillon, 1 time for 0 laps; C.Edwards, 1 time for 0 laps; M.Kenseth, 1 time for 0 laps; T.Stewart, 1 time for 0 laps.

Wins: Ky.Busch, 4; K.Harvick, 4; B.Keselowski, 4; M.Truex, 4; D.Hamlin, 3; J.Johnson, 3; C.Edwards, 2; M.Kenseth, 2; C.Buescher, 1; Ku.Busch, 1; K.Larson, 1; J.Logano, 1; T.Stewart, 1.

Top 16 in Points: 1. J.Logano, 4000; 2. J.Johnson, 4000; 3. K.Harvick, 4000; 4. M.Kenseth, 4000; 5. C.Edwards, 4000; 6. D.Hamlin, 4000; 7. Ku.Busch, 4000; 8.

Ky.Busch, 4000; 4. 9. M.Truex, 2191; 10.

B.Keselowski, 2168; 11. A.Dillon, 2163; 12. C.Elliott, 2156; 13. K.Larson, 2155; 14.

T.Stewart, 2141; 15. J.McMurray, 2110; 16. C.Buescher, 2190.

AP

Kasey Kahne (left) turns sideways as Jamie McMurray (1) and Trevor Bayne (6) wreck Sunday during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Wild one at Talladega Logano wins; Hamlin beats Dillon on tiebreaker

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

TALLADEGA, Ala. – When an engine failure knocked title favorite Martin Truex Jr. from NASCAR’s playoffs, the rest of the top contenders got a little bit of breathing room.

Then Brad Keselowski suffered the same cruel elimination when his engine failed Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.

There was suddenly a wide-open competition to earn the final transfer spots into the third round of the Chase, and Denny Hamlin and Austin Dillon raced a tense final two laps in overtime to fill the bracket. With each pushing for every last point, it was Hamlin who advanced into the round of eight on a tiebreaker over Dillon.

Joey Logano won at Talladega Superspeedway, and Hamlin edged Kurt Busch by .006 seconds for third place and the one point he needed to tie Dillon in the standings.

Dillon was ninth, but lost the right to move into the next round based on average finish over the last three races.

Hamlin had told his Joe Gibbs Racing team not to give him points updates, and that lack of knowledge forced him to scramble through the final turn as he was undecided on how aggressive he needed to be.

“I wasn’t sure whether I needed to finish third,” he said. “I told them I didn’t want points updates. But that’s almost when I probably should have got one, to figure out what I was going to do. [Dillon] is in the middle of the pack.

He’s fighting and getting positions. He could change two positions in the last hundred yards.

“So you can’t really predict it. I knew I just had to try to finish as good as I could.”

With Truex and Keselowski out of the playoffs before the checkered flag, the suspense came down to final finishing order.

Logano was not in a mustwin situation, but the victory sure didn’t hurt.

Dillon, on a frantic dash over two overtime laps to gain as many spots as possible, called the outcome “heartbreaking.”

“It sure stinks to lose it on a tiebreaker,” Dillon said.

Also eliminated Sunday was Chase Elliott.

Advancing are: Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Logano and Hamlin.

There are four Toyotas remaining in the field, all from Joe Gibbs Racing.

Stewart-Haas Racing has Kurt Busch and Harvick – but the two had a heated exchange after the race over alleged contact on the last lap – while Hendrick Motorsports has Johnson for three Chevrolets in the field. Logano is the only Ford driver.

“Feels good to win on a clutch moment like that with the pressure on,” Logano said. “I think we ran like a champ.”

Hendricks, Cubs nearly perfect HERE!

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t “These guys have done nothing but support us from Day One. It’s been unbelievable to be here and be part of this. Words can’t really describe where I’m at right now,” he said.

Cursed by a Billy Goat, bedeviled by Bartman, and crushed by decades of disappointment, those “Lovable Losers” now have a chance to win it all.

Trying to win their first crown since 1908, manager Joe Maddon’s team opens the World Series against Cleveland on Tuesday night.

The Indians haven’t won it all since 1948 – Cleveland and Cubs have the two longest title waits in the majors.

“This city deserves it so much,” Rizzo said. “We got four more big ones to go, but we’re going to enjoy this. We’re going to the World Series. I can’t even believe that.”

All-everything Javier Baez and Lester shared the NLCS MVP. Baez hit .318, drove in five runs and made several sharp plays at second base. Lester, a former World Series champion in Boston, was 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA in two starts against the Dodgers.

The drought ended when Aroldis Chapman got Yasiel Puig to ground into a double play, setting off a wild celebration. And if they bring home the elusive championship?

“I may make the ‘W’ a tattoo,” said chairman Tom Ricketts, who once lived across the street and met his wife in the bleachers.

Deemed World Series favorites since Opening Day, the Cubs topped the majors with 103 wins to win the NL Central, then beat the Giants and Dodgers in the playoffs.

The Cubs overcame a 2-1 deficit against the Dodgers and won their 17th pennant. They had not earned a World Series trip since winning a doubleheader opener 4-3 at Pittsburgh on Sept. 29, 1945, to clinch the pennant on the next-to-last day of the season.

The eternal “wait till next year” is over. No more dwelling on a history of failure – the future is now.

“We’re too young. We don’t care about it, we don’t look into it,” star slugger Kris Bryant said. “This is a new team, this is a completely different time of our lives. We’re enjoying it – and our work’s just getting started.”

Hendricks pitched two-hit ball for 7 1/3 innings. Chapman took over and closed with hitless relief, then threw both arms in the air as he was mobbed by teammates and coaches.

AP

Cubs players storm the field after winning Game 6 of the NLCS on Saturday against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field.

The Dodgers sent the minimum 27 batters to the plate, and no one got past first base. Chicago turned three double plays.

The Cubs shook off back-to-back shutout losses earlier in this series by pounding the Dodgers for 23 runs to win the final three games.

And they were in no way overwhelmed by the moment on Saturday, putting aside previous frustration.

In the 1945 Series, the Billy Goat Curse supposedly began when a tavern owner wasn’t allowed to bring his goat to Wrigley. In 2003, the Cubs lost the final three games of the NLCS to Florida, punctuated with a Game 6 defeat when fan Steve Bartman deflected a foul ball.

Even as recently as 2012, the Cubs lost 101 times.

This time, no such ill luck.

Bryant had an RBI single and scored in a two-run first. Dexter Fowler added two hits, drove in a run and scored one.

Contreras led off the fourth with a homer. Rizzo continued his resurgence with a solo drive in the fifth.

That was plenty for Hendricks, the major league ERA leader.

Hendricks left to a standing ovation after Josh Reddick singled with one out in the eighth. The only other hit Hendricks allowed was a single by Andrew Toles on the game’s first pitch.

Kershaw, dominant in Game 2, gave up five runs and seven hits before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the sixth. He fell to 4-7 in the postseason.

“This day is never fun, the ending of a season,” Kershaw said.

The Dodgers haven’t been to the World Series since winning in 1988.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY A. FELLOWS A/K/A BEVERLY A. BONNELL, et al Defendant 16 CH 44 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on December 1, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 400 AVENUE B, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-157-018 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $70,805.88. 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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C16-36169. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com I706038

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FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs.

DENNIS D. LINDSEY; CRISTINE N. O'CONNELL; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 69 Address: 230 W. Nissen Stigen Lee, Illinois 60530 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Full-Time Live-In Personal Assistant Needed: Free Housing, utilities, cable & Internet and small living allowance in exchange for 3 1/2 hrs. per night in Sterling. Refs. req.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Timothy L. Gouldsberry; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00004 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 3/14/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/17/16 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 07-08-05-176-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 813 W. 2nd Street Dixon, IL 61021 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 14-1519848.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 10, 2016, I, Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on December 8, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Old Lee County Courthouse 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 230 W. Nissen Stigen, Lee, Illinois 60530 P.I.N.: 21-12-01-432-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $118,124.97 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 15 2543.

Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2543 I703729

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F15010124SVT KOND IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS Kondaur Capital Corporation as separate trustee of Matawin Ventures Trust Series 2015-3 Plaintiff, vs.

Sarah Larson; City of Morrison; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 60 Property Address: 102 East Park Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on August 3, 2016, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 1, 2016 , commencing at 10:00am, at The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 102 East Park Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 P.I.N.: 09-18-412-008; First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $74686.92 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661.

For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC, ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY A. FELLOWS A/K/A BEVERLY A. BONNELL, et al Defendant 16 CH 44 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on December 1, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 27 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF BLOCK ''H'' IN WOODWORTH'S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 27, IN TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M Commonly known as 400 AVENUE B, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-157-018 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $70,805.88.

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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C16-36169.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of: RONALD J. ANDERSON, Deceased.

No.2016 P110 CLAIM NOTICE

Notice is given of the death of RONALD J. ANDERSON. Letters of Office were issued to CHRISTINE M. HAMILTON, 213 MAIN STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, as Independent Representative, whose attorneys are WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C., 202 E. 5th Street, Sterling, Illinois 61081.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, or with the Representative, or both, on or before APRIL 18, 2017, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: October 11, 2016 Christine M. Hamilton Independent Representative Daniel C. Hawkins WARD, MURRAY, PACE & JOHNSON, P.C. Attorneys for Estate 202 E. 5th Street | PO Box 400 Sterling, IL 61081 P: 815.625.8200 October 17, 24, 31, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JO ELLEN ODOM, Deceased.

No. 2016 P 70 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of JO ELLEN ODOM of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to DANA M. CONSIDINE, 215 E. 1st St., Ste. 100, P.O. Box 447, DIXON whose attorneys of record are Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 309 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, Illinois 61021, or with the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or, if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Dana M. Considine, Administrator Dana M. Considine Lee County Public Administrator Ehrmann Gehlback Badger & Lee, LLC 215 E. First Street, Ste. 100 P.O. Box 447 Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4949 815-288-3068 (FAX) considine@egblc.com October 17, 24, 31, 2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY A. FELLOWS A/K/A BEVERLY A. BONNELL, et al Defendant 16 CH 44 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on December 1, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 27 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF BLOCK ''H'' IN WOODWORTH'S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 27, IN TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M Commonly known as 400 AVENUE B, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-157-018 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $70,805.88. 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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C16-36169. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com I706038 October 24, 31 and November 7th 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY-DIXON, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs.

DENNIS D. LINDSEY; CRISTINE N. O'CONNELL; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 69 Address: 230 W. Nissen Stigen Lee, Illinois 60530 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 May 10, 2016, I, Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on December 8, 2016 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Old Lee County Courthouse 112 E. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 11 IN THE VILLAGE OF LEE, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 230 W. Nissen Stigen, Lee, Illinois 60530 P.I.N.: 21-12-01-432-001 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $118,124.97 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF 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: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 15 2543.

Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2543 I703729

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The Board of Education of the Paw Paw Community Unit School District #271 will hold a public hearing Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room located at 511 Chapman Street, Paw Paw, Illinois.

The Purpose of this hearing will be to receive public comment in a proposed waiver application to the Illinois School Code for Administrative Cost Cap. Becky Moorehead, President Board of Education Paw Paw Community School District #271 Oct. 24, 2016 F15010124SVT KOND IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTYMORRISON, ILLINOIS Kondaur Capital Corporation as separate trustee of Matawin Ventures Trust Series 2015-3 Plaintiff, vs.

Sarah Larson; City of Morrison; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 15 CH 60 Property Address: 102 East Park Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on August 3, 2016, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on December 1, 2016 , commencing at 10:00am, at The Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: THE SOUTHERLY 2/3 OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 39 IN THE CITY OF MORRISON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RE-RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1949 IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 2.

Commonly known as: 102 East Park Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270 P.I.N.: 09-18-412-008; First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $74686.92 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)4028661.

For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 605634947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-4284620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT R410 COLLECTOR. Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST SECURITIES INC, ASSETMORTGAGE BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY A. FELLOWS A/K/A BEVERLY A. BONNELL, et al Defendant 16 CH 44 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on December 1, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 27 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF BLOCK ''H'' IN WOODWORTH'S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 27, IN TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M Commonly known as 400 AVENUE B, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-157-018 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $70,805.88.

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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1636169. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com I706038 Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 2016

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VARIANCE REQUEST On October 17, 2016, John Willett, owner of property located at E. Thome Rd. Rock Falls, IL 61071 in Montmorency Township, filed a petition with the Whiteside County Development Office requesting that they be granted a variance on this property which zoned A-1.

In order to comply with Chapter 19, Division 2, Section 19-4.8, of the Whiteside County Zoning Ordinance, a hearing must be held by the Whiteside County Planning and Zoning Commission, to allow input from the public.

The reasons for John Willett's request is to vary the requirements found in Section 19, Division 2, to allow a building that was built without a permit of 1,350 square feet instead of 600 square feet is required by ordinance on a vacant lot and at a setback of 47 feet from center of road instead of required 75 feet.

The legal description for the property, involved in this request, is as follows: Part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 20 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M., Whiteside County, Illinois described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter aforesaid: Thence East along the center of the highway knows as the “Thome Road” a distance of 160 feet; thence North parallel with the E West line of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter aforesaid, 250 feet; thence West parallel with the center line of said Thome Road, 160 feet; thence South along the West line of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter aforesaid, 250 feet to the place of the beginning.

The public hearing on this request will be held at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, 400 North Cherry, County Board Room, Morrison, IL., 61270 in Mount Pleasant Township, in November 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Parties wishing more information may call the Whiteside County Development Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 815-772-5175 or appear at the Development Office on the second floor (Room 202) of the courthouse at 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois.

Dated this 17th Day of October A.D. 2016 Whiteside County Planning And Zoning Commission

By Gerald Ratajczak Chairperson October 24, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Timothy L. Gouldsberry; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00004 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 3/14/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 11/17/16 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: THE EASTERLY FIFTY-THREE (53) FEET OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) DEMENT'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF DIXON, REFERENCE BEING MADE TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SAID PREMISES BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-05-176-026 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 813 W. 2nd Street Dixon, IL 61021 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 14-15-19848.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

PUBLIC NOTICES

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC, ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.BEVERLY A. FELLOWS A/K/A BEVERLY A. BONNELL, et al Defendant 16 CH 44 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2016, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on December 1, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 27 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF BLOCK ‘’H’’ IN WOODWORTH’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 27, IN TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M Commonly known as 400 AVENUE B, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 1127-157-018 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $70,805.88. 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 on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, 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. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). 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, contact Plaintiff ’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C16-36169. E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com I706038 October 24, 31 and November 7th 2016

Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

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We are looking for an individual that possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, mathematical aptitude, multi-tasking ability, basic computer and typing skills, effective time management, strong organizational skills, and a positive team building attitude.

Duties for the position include fielding phone inquiries from advertisers, proofing ads, delivering materials to clients when necessary, mailing out correspondence and promotional material to advertisers, scheduling, handling walk-in customer, and assisting the ad team in achieving revenue goals.

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If you are interested in joining our team, send your resume to: Donna McDonald, Advertising Operations Manager Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 email: dmcdonald@saukvalley.com This posting does not necessarily contain all of the actual or essential duties of the position. Sauk Valley Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace.

Monday, October 24, 2016

SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Concrete Contractors

CONCRETE • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios CONSTRUCTION •Garages •Additions •Remodeling •Decks • Homes 38 yrs. Experience 815-626-9026

•Residential & Commercial •24 Hour Service!

•Specializing in Custom Duct Design & Fabrication •Free Estimates Affordable, Reliable & 25 years Experience!!

Owner Tod Reynolds 815-535-1459

Alterations SHOE REPAIR ZIPPER REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Grummert's Hardware Sterling, Rock Falls, & also Shaw's Marketplace 214 Washington Prophetstown

815-989-8320

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

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

➩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

Fireplaces Fireplaces Gas Wood Stoves Inserts Log Sets Doors Service Repair Install Visit our Showrooms Anselmo's 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

Furniture Refinished Furniture Restoration Strip, Refinish, Repair Re-glue, Touch-ups.

Custom Woodworking & Finishing Shop Anselmo's Inc. 1235 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling 815-625-3519

Genl. Contracting

www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1

Cleaning Service

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement

✶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

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

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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

• 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

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!!

Handyman A Family's Handyman ★Roofing ★Decks ★Siding ★Great Rates ★Fast Service Winter Interior Discounts CC#'s Accepted 815-994-0075

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

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

“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

Gutter Cleaning

JB SERVICES •Power Washing •Gutter Cleaning •Deck & Yard Maintenance •Painting & Remodeling •Floor Installation & Maintenance •Winter Construction Anything Odd Jobs ★Free Estimates★ 815-440-1280 Ask for John

Roofing/Siding

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Painting

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

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Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Sandblasting

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

MIDWEST FORESTRY UNLIMITED “Every Job. Done Right.”

•Forest Management Plans •Timber Stand Improvement •Timber Harvest •Invasive Species Removal •Tree Planting ------------We are insured and highly certified serving Northwest Illinois.

Contact: Luke 815-441-0091 Paul 217-840-7632

TELEVISION Abrasive Media Blasting We specialize in removing paint/ rust/and Bondo from metal surfaces.

Mobile- We come to You 815-441-0246

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

Storage Water Softeners STORAGE UNITS Multiple Sizes Starting at $35 OUTSIDE STORAGE NOW AVAILABLE No appt. needed Located inside MOORE TIRES 2411 E. Rt 30 Rock Falls (815)625-3764

The Softener Man 815-544-0918

Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95!

www.allsafe center.com High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

CLARK'S

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

Roofing 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

Tree Service A&M TREE SERVICES

------------•Trimming & Complete Removal

Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Areas 815-590-1677

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DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Mon. & Tue. 8- 4 2303 W 3rd Street Antiques, sports autographs, Nascar, tools, whirlpool gas dryer. Lots of new items. Everything marked to sell!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

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Charmaster wood burner $300; 250 gal. oil barrel $100; B.A. oil Wayne burner mod. HS $100; Wayne oil burner mod. MSR Call: $100 815-440-4621

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5HP Craftsman snowblower, 2 stage, 7spd., w/2 reverse. Elec. start 24� width. 1yr old.

Like new. $400 815-625-1606

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

AR-Ammo 2,280 rounds, 1640 rounds. R-556 640 rounds 223. 4, 30 round clips, $700.

815-535-7231

FURNITURE

Wanted: Tea Cup size F Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

SNOWBLOWERS

Nascar Collectibles Dale SR +JR Coats Cars, Elliott, Martin & Kenseth Coats, Etc. 284-3530

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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!

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

GUNS & ARCHERY

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

785

FREELifestyler ST210 stepper, exc. cond. and exercise bike. 815626-5994.

755

68� Dining room 2 ext. table, leaves, w/protectors, 8 chairs, 6' lighted china. $300 815-359-7350 Antique Victorian Couch, yellow, $600; Yellow couch w highback chair, $350 815-677-1939 Beautyrest kingsized mattress and boxspring. 1 year old. $900 OBO. 815-973-1654 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Washer, dryer, refrig., dresser, sofas, recliner, table/chairs 815-718-4385.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 779-245-2950

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 12x26 polyethlene shelter enclosure, NO FRAME $90 652-7655

Free to good home. Red footed tortoise w/ terrarium. 815-973-6279 Never Used!!

Master Paws Portable eaisly moved Steel pet pen 4'x8', 6' high.

With removable door & roof $175 OBO. 815-625-5588 or 815-262-9895

1976 Rock-OLA 480 Juke Box with 2 boxes of 45 records. $400 815-535-2647 4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561

PUBLIC AUCTION Auction City Sales 2505 W. 4th St. Dixon, IL 61021

Tuesday, October 25, 2016 3:00 p.m.

Porter Cable air compressor, 2 newer children’s bikes, coffee tables, end tables, fainting couch, lamps, power tools, ext. cords, card tables.

Go to www.auctionzip.com Auct.

ID 19068 for full photo listing.

Auction City Sales Auctioneer: Ample Food Lee Hollingsworth Seating Stand Phone 815-288-5814 IL. License #40000730

Cub Cadet two bag grass catcher for 42� cut. Good $150 condition! obo 815-440-1028 Double-Breasted Pea Coat, women's, $30 815-4414543 Electric hospital bed, twin sizeexc. cond. $150.

Call 815-718-4385 Evenflo car seat / booster seat $20 815-973-3574 Heavy Duty flat bed trailer solid steel sides, tall back gate. 6.5' & 10'. $1000 815-535-2647 i Home the Home System dual alarm w/ remote $30 815-441-4543 Looking for Ford F150, 2010-2015 in exc. cond. 75K mi. or less.

815-535-8343 Mink Cape, autum haze (tan) exc. cond. $90 815-857-2174 Monaco Dynasty pusher Bus model 8.3 cummins. make offer. $25,000.

815-847-8904 Nike white leather cheerwomen's leading shoes w/ inserts $20 815441-4543 Paperback Romance Novels – 100+ $35 815456-2839 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS Signature Housewares, fine China, golden traditions service for 8 exc. cond. $95 815-772-2810

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

2 Registered Quarter Horse, 2 yr Philly out of World Stud.

Champion Call 815-535-3444

POULTRY / SUPPLIES

845

NOW TAKING ORDERS for all natural fed and raised grilling and frying chickens. Young roasting chickens, ducks and geese.

All processing done at an inspected poultry processing plant Call 815-632-7254

CLASSIC CARS

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1970 Dodge Dart Swinger orig. 318 V8, 90,000 mi., dual exhaust, good tires, brakes, new $3,800. battery, 815-284-2825 Red, 83' Mustang GLX convertible V6, auto. White leather interior, 51k mi. Excellent cond. $5,700 OBO 815-625-7936

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1994 Mustang GT convertible, red.

34,600mi. Exc. cond. Florida car. $11,000. Call 815499-7430.

1995 Camero Z28 convertible, triple black, leather, LT1 engine, 44k mi., asking $14,500 / obo 815-626-7278 after 5 pm 1996 Ford Explorer runs good, $1,500 OBO. Call 815-625-9296 1997 Mercury Tracer LS; 123,607 mi. $300/ obo 815-284-6804 1999 Buick Park Avenue, well maintained, $2,900 obo 815-288-7178 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (Executive) One owner, loaded.

138K mi. $2,500 815-622-8362 2003 Subaru Legacy AWD, $3500/ obo. Call 815-625-3928.

2004 Taurus, gold, checked, garage runs great! $1200 779-245-8070 2006 Chevy Aveo, 94K mi., good runner. $3,000; 815-716-0475 or 815-535-0495 2008 Grand Prix, 4dr, V6, brown, sunroof, heated leather, 124k, perfect cond. $7350 obo. 815-378-5847 2010 Toyota Prius 4Dr. Hatch. 170K mi. Ex. Cond. $7,000, 5Âź% 60 mo. w/ good credit. 815-379-2528 2011 Cadillac SRX leather, loaded, sun roof. Asking $21,500. Like new.

39,800mi. Call 815535-1021. creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

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1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS, 4WD, 4DR, great condition, 150,159 miles, $2300 obo 815677-2098 2004 Buick Rainier. All wheel Dr. heated leather sun roof, very well maintained. $4,800.

815-632-0780

TRUCKS

910

1995 Ford F350 Flat bed. 31K mi. $3,500 obo.

815-535-0495 or 815-716-0475

VANS

911

2000 Chevy Express Van 6.0, 8cly. 125K mi.

Runs good. $1,500 815-535-1459

2000 Ford Conversion Van, white, 124,000 miles, 4 Captain's chairs + bench converts to bed. VGC, $6,900.

815-535-2380

4X4S

912

1989 Ford F150 4x4, Needs brakes, 4.9 engine, runs.

5sp. Transition like new. $800 for all, or will part out.

815-284-1128 1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4.0, flatbed/ sidestep box, new brakes, drums, rotars & ujoints, rebuilt trans., new Meyer 6 ½ ft. plow, new paint, $3900 815-626-2461 2006 Chevy Silverado LT, 3500 diesel 4x4, loaded.

163K mi. New tires/brakes. One owner. Runs great! $19,500. 815-9733281.

PARTS & ACC.

925

2014 Chevy PickUp Under Rear Seat Storage $50 815-284-6804

MOTORCYCLES

935

2015 Yamaha Zuma X50, blue & white, 165 mi., $2000 815-4418782 MC-04150Y Scooter, 150 CC. Good tires, $750 815440-1329

BOATS/MOTORS

940

16' Flat Bottom Bass Tracker w/ trailer & motor Mercury 35HP. $1,500 OBO. 630-774-0885 1989-1990 Lowe Back-Troller, 40hp Johnson, w/ 6hp Evinrude, Yaht Club Trailer, asking $3500/obo, Call 815-631-2510 2006 24ft. Pontoon 90HP Evinrude E-Tec motor.

Some work needed. $6,500 815-973-6778

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT 941 2007 Sea Doo RXP, only 106 hrs., Runs Great!! $4000/obo 815-631-8325

TRAILERS/RVS

945

20' Wells Cargo, 8x20 like new. $4,500 obo.

815-535-0495 or 815-716-0475 2010 Cameo 36 FWS 5th Wheel, self leveling, central vac, 2 A/C, double ref., king bed, washer/dryer, like new furniture, much more. $34,900 815-440-4666.

AUTOS WANTED

960

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