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Tim Martin, 69, talks about his time in Vietnam on Wednesday in the dining room of his Rock Falls home. Point man for a Marine platoon, Martin faced harrowing experiences on an almost daily basis. The jungle shorts in the foreground? They’re a decoration now, but Martin wore them while pulling a boatful of Marines by a rope across the Hàn River.

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FRONTLINE to the HOTLINE A man who fought for freedom on the other side of the world is fighting a different enemy, one that hits close to home: the isolation veterans can feel when they’re dealing with PTSD

​BY ZACH ARBOGAST Shaw Media zarbogast@shawmedia.com

ROCK FALLS – Savings lives is an ongoing mission for Vietnam veteran Tim Martin.

He was a point man for his platoon. A sniper. A suicide mission survivor who pulled a boatload of Marines across the Hàn River.

Today, he’s a skilled plumber, his own boss for 33 years.

He’s also a victim of post traumatic stress disorder.

That’s a battle he’s still fighting, but he’s not going it alone.

At 69, Martin started a suicide prevention hotline for his brothers who still need cover from someone who’s walked in their boots.

‘They knew I was good’ Born and bred in Carthage, Missouri, he was drafted into the Army in 1966 at the age of 19.

Then the Marines swiped him.

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From stateside, with love A handwritten note from home can go a long way – halfway around the world, in fact – toward curing a GI’s homesickness

BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM

DIXON – By 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, more than 70 Sauk Valley Community College students had stopped at the star-spangled table in the west mall and written letters to active military members.

Among them was Maria Beltran,

a 23-year-old California native and Franklin Grove resident who served 4 years in the Army and is a member of the Student Veterans Organization.

The group is manning tables in both malls at the college, where the public is invited to drop by and write their own letters today and Friday.

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Online extra Read this story at saukvalley.com to watch video of Army veteran Maria Beltran talking about what a letter can mean to an active military member.

Inside Students and staff at Sauk Valley Community College took some time Wednesday to honor those who served.

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A salute to those who served, with stories about veterans and a roundup of Veterans Day events; and Sauk Valley residents salute their loved ones who served with tribute pages in our special section.

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DIXON — The main road in Lowell Park got an asphalt facelift last month, but a hitch in the project has the Park District seeking solutions for further improvements.

The Park Board allocated $75,000 in capital funds to resurface the road, which had worn out during the past 2 decades, and hired Civil Constructors Inc. to do the work for $65,705.

Park District Executive Director Deb Carey said Wednesday that they discovered a problem with the project after asphalt was laid on Oct. 27 and there was a sizable drop-off from the road and the shoulder.

The existing road was topped with asphalt and slightly widened, but the edges are cracking and could cause more trouble down the road.

“We didn’t have good shoulders to begin with,” Carey said.

District staff contacted Wendler Engineering Services Inc., which recommended they install an aggregate shoulder to offset the drop-off, put up signage to label the narrow, winding road, establish a 10-mph speed limit, place guard rails or steel bollards to create a buffer from the more prominent ravines, and stripe the edges of the road.

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Autopsy results: Inmate died of natural causes

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

MORRISON – Autopsy results show that a 28-year-old Whiteside County Jail inmate died as a result of natural causes related to a pre-existing medical condition, and not because of any abuse or mistreatment in jail, Coroner Joe McDonald said.

Walter E. “Boogie” Divers Jr., of Sterling, was found unresponsive in his cell around 11 a.m.

April 16. Life-saving measures were performed, and he was taken to Morrison Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Walter E. The incident happened 23 hours after Divers was arrested “Boogie” Divers for failure to appear in court in a 2013 case in which he was convicted of driving with a revoked licensed and resisting a peace officer.

State Police are investigating, which is standard practice any time there is a death at the jail. The agency is not quite done with its investigation, and so has declined to comment.

Among others, Divers is survived by his father, Walter Divers Sr. of Rock Falls; his mother, Debra (Metzler) Williams of Sterling; his fiancée, Elizabeth Gonzales of Sterling; and three children: Aryah Emily Divers, 6, Janea Mitchell, 6, and Jordan Mitchell, 13.

A GoFundMe Account to help pay his funeral expenses still is active; go to gofundme.com/ m2zd3wjj to donate.

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“This has been very powerful,� said Beltran, who’s studying accounting. “We don’t have our own foundation and footprint throughout the school. Sometimes you think people don’t acknowledge [military service] or think it’s as important as we who have served do. “Then you see them come and write these letters, and they’re excited to go out of their way, stop and write a letter.�

Other letter-writers might not have served, but they have close connections to those who have. Hope Rasmussen, 25, in her second year in the nursing program, has an uncle in Afghanistan. Her best friend’s husband just came home. “This might be what gets them through that next day, or that hard time,� she said. “They need to know that when they get home, they’re going to be able to get help, and that they have support back home.

Some people don’t have that connection, so we need them to know we want all of them to come back safe.�

Beltran enlisted right out of high school, to relieve the financial burden on her mother, Maria Lomeli, who’d raised two children since age 15. For many military members, their service means their first time away from home.

Their first time away from their small towns and their families. “The people you’re stationed with becomes a whole new family,� said Beltran, who was stationed in Korea. “A lot of people back home don’t realize what you’re going through over there, so the relationship you build with people going through those same things, they’re so important.�

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POLICE Dixon Police

James W. Zacharias, 23, of Dixon; 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of West Everett Street; Lee County warrants – failure to appear (residential burglary), and failure to appear (burglary), taken to Lee County Jail.

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Jesse Gilman, 50, of Rock Falls; 2:08 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue; Whiteside County warrant; bonded out.

John R. Westlund, 55, of Prophetstown; 11:09 a.m.

Sunday at First Avenue and Second Street; disobeying a traffic control device; given notice to appear in court.

Cory Schabacker, 40, of Dixon, and Maria Beltran, 23, of Franklin Grove, members of the Student Veterans Organization, man the table in the west mall of Sauk Valley Community College, where dozens of students stopped by Wednesday to write letters to active military members. The table will be up and running – and another in the west mall, too – from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Friday.

Give them a boost ABC Americorps of Sauk Valley Community College, and the school’s Student Veterans Organization, encourage members of the public to write thank-you letters to active military members.

Jenna Hansen, 18, of Walnut, is in a new place herself – a first-year Sauk student whose boyfriend, Yulian Osorio, left about a month ago for Texas, where he’s stationed with the Navy. “In 2 weeks, I get to go see him,� she said. “I can’t wait.�

The letters she and Rasmussen wrote, however, won’t land in hands of people they know.

That makes it even more powerful, said Cory Schabacker, 40, of Dixon, one of the 10 or so members of the Student Veterans Organization.

Schabacker has served in the majority of the military branches. He enlisted in the Marines out of high school, came home, got bored an enlisted in the Navy Reserves, which sent

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Tables are set up in both malls, and will be manned from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Friday. Contact Megan Highsmith at megan.k.highsmith@ svcc.edu or Lisa Peck at 815-8356313 for more information.

This might be what gets [servicemembers] through that next day, or that hard time. They need to know ... that they have support back home. ... We need them to know we want all of them to come back safe.

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Maria Beltran, veteran and Sauk student

him to San Diego. “My inner warrior was offended, so I came home and enlisted in the National Guard in 2003. I just missed being deployed to Iraq in 2002,

Oregon Police

Trei T. Sanders, 22, of Mount Morris; 5:10 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 300 block of Jefferson Street; illegal transportation of alcohol as a driver; given citation.

Jeffery L. Lehrke, 52, of Oregon; 10:27 a.m. Saturday at 10th and Adams streets; failure to yield at

but that was OK. We went to Afghanistan in 2008.�

While there, a fellow corps member who’d finished serving and was teaching stateside enlisted a classroom full of students to write a stack of letters that were delivered to him.

He’s been through the VA hospital experience, seen medications and other forms of therapy not work. Communication and human connection, on the other hand? There’s a reason why he’s studying psychology. “I don’t think anybody enlists to get a letter, but the acknowledgement does mean a lot,â€? Schabacker said. “A personal attempt at emotional connection ‌ it’s just enormously effective.â€?

intersection, given citation.

Amboy Police

Kevin P. Gibson, 55, of Amboy; 7:47 p.m. Tuesday at East Main Street and Blackstone Avenue; improper lane usage, driving under the influence, posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Two people hurt in crash on I-88

Two people suffered nonincapacitating injuries Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County, near U.S. Route 30 just east of Rock Falls.

State troopers investigated the accident at 11:26 p.m. in which a car driven by Easton Page, 77, of Braceville was eastbound on Interstate 88 when he stopped in the roadway between several construction barrels. Page then pulled out in front of an eastbound vehicle driven by Tyler Bontjes, 22, of Byron. Bontjes attempted to stop, but collided with Page’s vehicle.

Both were taken by CGH ambulance to CGH Medical Center in Sterling, where their conditions were unavailable Wednesday. Page was cited for improper lane usage.

Sterling and Rock Falls fire personnel, CGH ambulance personnel, Rock Falls police, and Whiteside County Sheriff’s deputies assisted.

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During a skirmish in September 1967, Martin’s company was pinned down by enemy fire. Some of his men were taking hits, so he left cover and returned fire, downing an enemy and ending the assault.

From then on, he was the infantry point man for 1st Platoon of India Company 3/5, a post usually rotated out periodically. Martin held it every day.

“They knew I was good,” he said frankly. “I knew I was good at what I did, too, and I always wanted to protect everyone.”

Martin also was a sniper at Hill 55, southwest of Da Nang, where famous Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock also served.

During combat in October 1967, Martin led a team down a jungle path near enemy territory.

After hearing voices and hiding behind a herd of buffalo, his team captured a Viet Cong outfit leader and brought him back to Hill 55.

The next day, he volunteered for a suicide mission – pulling a boat of Marines, by rope, across the Hàn River.

“You’re basically a sitting duck in that position: deep in water, nothing but a .45 and some grenades, pulling a boat full of men,” Martin said.

Despite being slowed by the water and caught between heavy crossfire, Martin and India Company made it out. The jungle shorts he wore on that mission are framed and hanging in his home.

The next month, on Nov. 6, 1967, Martin and India Company came to the aid of Mike Company, which was trapped in a horseshoe ambush by the North Vietnamese during Operation Essex and took heavy casualties.

At daybreak, Brad Reynolds, 1st Platoon, Mike 3/5, got on the radio and redirected India Company around the same ambush. Rerouted, India rescued what was left of Mike.

Shortly before Reynolds died, he and Martin reflected on their harrowing experiences at an annual Vietnam Marine 3/5 reunion at Lake Barkley in Kentucky State Park in Cadiz.

“I thanked him for saving my life,” Martin said through tears. “He looked back at me and thanked me for saving his.”

Martin’s last day with India came shortly after Operation Essex, just before Christmas. He had volunteered to go out alone at night and

Tim Martin bought this Belforte watch from the PX in Chu-lai in 1967, and he still wears it every day. His grandmother gave him the pocket Bible, which he often read in his foxhole. dig an outer perimeter, and the enemy attacked.

Again caught between heavy crossfire, Martin’s company panicked when they heard him moaning and screaming in pain, certain he was being tortured.

In reality, Martin was in the ditch he’d just dug, being assaulted by a vicious bout of malaria.

His company found Martin alive, and cheered and kissed him as they pulled him out. He was treated at Da Nang Field Hospital for a short time, then flown to San Francisco – where he was spat on by civilians as he was carried through the gates on a stretcher.

“Honestly, the only part that hurt about being medevaced out was that I never got to say goodbye to any of my men.”

He was forced to remain stateside, and his company later was all but wiped out in Operation Auburn in 1968.

The malaria stripped Martin of 113 pounds.

“They said when I caught malaria, that was it; I’d never be able to gain weight again,” he said. “They said I would keep losing weight until I was nothing.”

Enter Carol, his wife of 48 years. They met on Dec. 22, 1967, while he still was enlisted, and she was in nursing school in Springfield, Missouri.

They married April 20, 1968, and a year later, he had put 75 pounds back on his bones – the ultimate compliment to Carol’s cooking.

Thanks to the PTSD, he hasn’t really left the war behind.

“Every single night, in his dreams, he’s marching as point man,” Carol said.

He’s also fighting the enemy. “One time I asked her, ‘Why didn’t you wake me?’ She said ‘Well, you looked like you were winning, so I figured I’d leave you be.’”

The treatment wasn’t really helping. He was fed up with the pills, and the blackouts, nausea and other side effects they caused.

That’s all doctors were giving him. What he wanted was bedside manner. A sympathetic ear.

“I would ask, ‘Doesn’t anybody want to just talk to me?’” he said.

So he did the next best thing: He became that anybody, and began taking calls from veterans, including a Chicago police officer ready to end his life.

After 2 hours of reminiscing – laughing even – the officer hung up, audibly better.

“I just do what I can to help. I’ve always been that way,” Martin said.

He also serves with the Illinois Department of the Marine Corps League, and helps conduct several events – including POW/MIA remembrance ceremonies.

He urges fellow vets to take up hobbies and keep their minds focused Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com away from the war.

Tim Martin wrote this letter in support of his squad leader, Michael Chiarodo, (at Among other things, he left in both pictures, alongside Martin), who is vying for medical help with his own cares for stray and feral post-traumatic stress disorder. cats, getting them food and shelter, and getting them spayed or neuNeed to talk? Pick up the phone tered.

Vietnam veteran Tim Martin understands post-traumatic stress disorder, which he No matter, what, suffers from after serving in Vietnam. He also knows how ineffective medications though, the war always can be sometimes, and how powerful it can be simply to talk things out. will be with him, but not That’s why he started a crisis hotline. Call him at 815-626-6350 or 815-622-4629. just because of the PTSD. If he doesn’t answer, leave him a message, and he’ll call you back.

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OBITUARIES Ernest W. Topping Jr. DIXON – Ernest Wright Topping Jr., 84, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

He was born Dec. 11, 1931, to Ernest Sr. and Lilly (Lundquist) Topping.

He married Doris Jones on Feb. 28, 1952, in Rock Falls. She passed away Aug. 25, 1987. He married Gayle MacLennan Cunningham of Rock Falls on Nov. 26, 1988.

He served in the Navy from 1949 to 1953 aboard the heavy cruiser USS Albany, CA 123.

He was employed by General Electric Co. in Morrison for 10 years,

by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling for 21 years, and Raynor Manufacturing in Dixon for 14 years, retiring as superintendent in 1998.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Dixon. He had a quick, logical mind and could design or repair many things. He was a Life member of the NRA and a founding member of the Morrison Sports-

men’s Club. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and the occasional Scotch and water.

He is survived by his wife; one sister, Doris Neal of Germantown, Maryland; two sons, Ernest (Alice) Topping III and Christopher (Kelly) Topping Sr.; daughters, Dani Topping, Deanna Topping, Andrea White, and Katherine Topping; stepdaughters, Marsha Forren, Kim Cunningham, and Nikki Cunningham; along with numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Fern Ross, and Ila Anderson; two daughters, Deborah Long and Michelle Williams; and one grandson.

There are no services. McDonald Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon or First Presbyterian Church in Dixon.

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Sterling American Legion Post 296 members Bob Bartel (left) and Jim Seidel fold the American flag Wednesday at a Veterans Day flag ceremony in the Sauk Valley Community College gym.

Drew Dawson sings the national anthem Wednesday during a Veterans Day program at Sauk. Dawson is a member of ABC AmeriCorps which, along with the college’s Student Veterans Organization, organized the event and the tables in both of the college’s malls, where students wrote letters to active military members. The tables will be manned from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Friday.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK ▼ Today’s funeral: Hazel M. Metzger of DeKalb, 12:30 p.m. graveside service at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. ▼ Friday visitations: Lonna M. Waters, 9:3010:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Kenneth D. Hall of rural Tampico, 12:30-2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Rena L. Mannon of Prophetstown, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. ▼ Friday funerals: Norma A. Wagner, 10 a.m. graveside service at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Lonna M. Waters, 11 a.m. graveside service at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Kenneth D. Hall of rural Tampico, 2 p.m. at McDon-

ald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. ▼ Saturday visitation: Mark E. Clevenger, formerly of Rock Falls, gathering of family and friends, 9-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. ▼ Saturday funerals: Rena L. Mannon of Prophetstown, 10 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Mark E. Clevenger, formerly of Rock Falls, 11 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling. ▼ Monday visitation: Angeline Bosma, formerly of Fulton, 4-6 p.m. at Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Fulton. ▼ Tuesday funeral: Angeline Bosma, formerly of Fulton, 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Fulton.

Mark E. Clevenger NOKOMIS – Mark E. Clevenger, 57, of Nokomis, formerly of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Nokomis.

Born April 20, 1959, in Sterling, he was the son of James E. Clevenger, Thomas L. Hicks, and Joanne M. (Downey) Hicks. Mark worked for Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for nearly 25 years as a millwright.

Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Brooke (Sonny Batha) Clevenger of Rock Falls; a son, Travis (Nikesha Atkinson) Clevenger of Newport, Minnesota; three brothers, Mike (Laura) Clevenger, Jeff Hicks, and Teddy (Donna) Hicks, all of Rock Falls; two sisters, Toni Hicks of La Vergne, Tennessee, and Peggy (Kevin) Potter of Monticello, Iowa; and two grandchildren, Jaxxon and Axel Clevenger of Newport, Minnesota.

Mark was preceded in

death by his parents.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, and the memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling, with Dalmus Meeks, pastor, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations be made to one of the following organizations in honor of Mark – NAMI, National Alliance of Mental Illness (nami. org), in support of others who fight the battle against these illnesses; Montmorency School Outdoor Education Program, in honor of Mark’s love for the great outdoors; and HoundSong Rescue (houndsong. com), in honor of Mark’s lifelong passion for hunting and his beloved hounds.

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Doctors are warning about vitamin D again, and it’s not the “we need more” news you might expect. Instead, they say there’s too much needless testing and too many people taking too many pills for a problem that few people truly have.

The nutrient is crucial for strong bones and might play a role in other health conditions, though that is far less certain. Misunderstandings about the recommended amount of vitamin D have led to misinterpretation of blood tests and many people thinking they need more than they really do, some experts who helped set the levels write in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine .

Correctly interpreted, less than 6 percent of Americans ages 1 to 70 are deficient and only 13

percent are in danger of not getting enough.

That’s concerning, “but these levels of deficiency do not constitute a pandemic,” the authors write.

Yet people might think there is one.

Blood tests for vitamin D levels – not advised unless a problem like bone loss is suspected – are soaring. Under Medicare, there was an 83-fold increase from 2000 to 2010, to 8.7 million tests last year, at $40 apiece. It’s Medicare’s fifth most common test, just after cholesterol levels and ahead of blood sugar, urinary tract infections and prostate cancer screening.

“I’m not sure when it got popular to check everybody for vitamin D deficiency,” but patients often ask for it, especially baby boomers, said Dr. Kenny Lin, a Georgetown University family

physician and preventive medicine expert.

Vitamin D pill use also grew, from 5 percent of Americans in 1999 to 19 percent in 2012.

That might be due to many reports suggesting harm from too little of “the sunshine vitamin,” called that because our skin makes vitamin D from sun exposure. It’s tough to get enough in winter or from dietary sources like milk and oily fish, though many foods and drinks are fortified with vitamin D and labels soon will have to carry that information.

Too much vitamin D can lead to high levels of calcium in the blood, which can cause nausea, constipation, kidney stones, an abnormal heart rhythm and other problems.

People vary, biologically, in how much of any vitamin they need. The institute estimated this

by comparing various intake and blood levels with measures of bone health. They estimated that, on average, people need about 400 international units of vitamin D per day, and 600 for people over 70.

To be safe and ensure that everyone gets enough, they set the RDA at the high end of the spectrum of the population’s needs – 600 to 800 units, depending on age.

So by definition, nearly everyone’s true requirement is below that.

“We’re not saying that moderate-dose supplements are risky, but more is not necessarily better,” said Dr. JoAnn Manson of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She and several other advisers to the Institute of Medicine, which set the RDA, or recommended dietary allowance, wrote the journal article.

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“This will help to keep people from going off on the edge,” Board President Shane Miller said.

The total cost of the improvements has yet to be determined, but they would likely go over the project budget, Carey said, and additional dollars would come from the building and grounds fund.

“I don’t see we have much choice at this point,” Board Vice President Ron Pritchard said. “We can’t leave it as it is.”

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ELECTION 2016 | PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION

Trump plays catch-up on transition to White House Security briefs offered to the president-elect WASHINGTON (AP) – The true test now begins for Donald Trump.

The Republican president-elect paid little attention to transition planning leading up to his stunning victory. With 72 days before he takes control of the executive branch, Trump and his senior team on Wednesday immediately began the herculean task of picking a Cabinet and tapping hundreds of appointees to senior roles in key departments – State, Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce and Treasury among them – many requiring multiple security reviews or Senate confirmation.

“They have a long way to go,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, an outside group that was working with both campaigns on transition planning since the summer. “It’s imperative to have the right people brought in fast and they’re prepared.”

Stier described the transition as “a point of maxi-

mum vulnerability” for the nation.

As president-elect, Trump is entitled Donald to get the Trump same daily intelligence briefing as President Barack Obama – one that includes information on U.S. covert operations, information gleaned about world leaders and other data gathered by America’s 17 intelligence agencies.

Trump’s senior team huddled privately to being a more focused period of transition planning. The group included the transition chairman, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, Vice President-elect Mike Pence and daughter Ivanka Trump’s husband, Jared Kushner, among others.

The team is putting a premium on quickly filling key national security posts, according to people familiar with the conversations but not authorized to discuss them publicly.

“We had a great meeting and I thought it was valu-

able. And lots of work has been done,” said Sessions, a top Trump adviser. “So it’s the beginning, really a solid beginning. First phase of the beginning. “ Bill Hagerty, Trump’s director of presidential appointments, declined to detail a timeline for Trump’s first personnel moves. A chief of staff is traditionally appointed in the initial weeks after an election.

“It’s something that’s got to be pretty close held until the presidentelect is ready to begin to announce appointments,” he said.

A small transition team has been meeting since early August to discuss legislative priorities and plans for taking over agencies. While Christie provided Trump with weekly updates, until now, the campaign and transition operations functioned as relatively distinct entities and in different cities – Trump’s campaign in New York and the transition team in Washington.

An organizational chart for the transition team obtained by The Associated Press confirms that some familiar names are playing senior roles shaping a Trump administration.

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Police officers help to install concrete barriers around Trump Tower, the home of President-elect Donald Trump, in New York, Wednesday. Trump, against all odds, won election as America’s 45th president.

National security planning was being led by former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, who previously worked for the FBI. Joseph “Keith” Kellogg, a retired Army lieutenant general, was heading defense planning.

For domestic issues, the Trump transition team was relying on the leadership of Ken Blackwell, a former Cincinnati mayor

and Ohio secretary of state.

A Trump spokesman did not respond to questions about the team, but key allies rejected the notion he was behind where he should be in transition planning.

“Donald Trump is taking this very seriously,” Priebus said, suggesting that Trump’s deal-making skills would enable

him to quickly “make things happen for the American people.”

“He will get things done,” Priebus declared.

It’s far from clear who would occupy Trump’s Cabinet and senior staff. His inner circle is famously small, defined by loyalty to the president-elect and largely devoid of establishment leaders.

MARIJUANA LEGISLATION

Recreational marijuana advocates unsure about federal restrictions LOS ANGELES (AP) – The number of Americans living in states with recreational marijuana more than tripled after at least three states voted to fully legalize the drug. But the election of Republican Donald Trump and GOP majorities in the Senate and House tempered advocates’ excitement about an easing of federal restrictions.

“There is a massive sense of momentum, and this will put a lot of pressure on the federal government,” said Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the nonprofit Drug Policy Alliance, a pro-legalization group.

What gives him “real concern” is Trump.

Legal to light up Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts Nevada, Washington, and Oregon have legalized recreational marijuana.

Nadelmann and other advocates say the president-elect is “unpredictable,” and they are unsure where he stands on marijuana issues, though Trump has said in the past that he supports state laws legalizing medical marijuana.

Still, analysts and advocates alike say, the industry might be too big and valuable for a Trump administration to stop, especially after California voters legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

Seven states have now legalized recreational pot, and a recent Gallup poll showed close to 60 percent of Americans support the idea.

Arcview Market Research, which tracks the marijuana industry, estimates that legal annual California pot revenues could exceed $7 billion by 2020.

“The black market will not disappear overnight,” said California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who helped craft the state’s

ballot measure. But he said the illegal market will shrink significantly if California can establish its marijuana regulations without federal interference.

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that should be a state issue, state by state,” Trump said at a campaign event in Nevada last year.

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EDITORIAL | DIXON REFERENDUM

Thursday, November 10, 2016

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

Plan A is out for now; look toward Plan B What we think Dixon voters clearly want to keep their 1920s-era high school, based on Tuesday’s 18-percentage-point drubbing of a referendum to build a new one. District leaders should start work on a Plan B that voters might someday find more palatable.

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ixon voters have spoken, at least for now, and there will be no new Dixon High School constructed to replace the 1920s-era “castle” along the Rock River.

Notice that we wrote “at least for now,” because voters in future elections could well decide otherwise.

Exhibit A of that possibility is Tuesday’s passage, on the third try, of the 1 percent school facilities sales tax in Lee County.

That proposed tax lost twice before – both times badly.

In 2012, the school facilities sales tax was soundly defeated, 59 percent to 41 percent.

In 2013, the sales tax proposal received an even worse drubbing, 73 percent to 27 percent.

But here in 2016, the tax won approval with slightly more than 53 percent support, which means school districts across the county will receive an influx of new dollars to spend on repairs, maintenance and improvements to school buildings.

Dixon’s share, by the way, is projected to be about $1.23 million a year.

The new sales tax was approved even as the Dixon School District’s proposal to sell $80.6 million in bonds to build a new high school and fix up other school buildings suffered a stinging defeat.

Support for the referendum unofficially measured only about 41 percent, or 3,665 votes.

Opposition was slightly over 59 percent, or 5,289 votes.

Given the referendum’s 18-percentage-point

defeat, School Board members and the administration will have to proceed on a path they wouldn’t have chosen themselves.

The district will have to issue nearly $23 million in health/life safety bonds to bring its buildings up to code. Repairs are to begin soon and must be finished within 5 years.

Property taxpayers will have their taxes raised to repay the bonds. The owner of a $100,000 home in the Dixon School District can expect to pay $213 more a year for 20 years before the debt is retired.

School Board members will meet next week to assess the referendum’s outcome and consider what to do next.

With nearly three-fifths of the voters turning down a brand new high school built in a different location, the board’s Plan A appears to be off the table for now.

The referendum’s defeat obviously provides direction to the board. Given the voters’ mandate, board members should take a renewed look at how the 1929 high school building could be revamped and modernized for continued use.

A revised plan – call it Plan B – could utilize, not vacate, the high school, thus respecting voters’ wishes.

The district has its marching orders, at least for now: sell the bonds and fix up the schools.

But district officials should also keep an eye toward future elections should a revised plan, more palatable to a majority of voters, be devised.

THE READER’S VOICE

Veteran not able to receive care at hospital GREG ANDERSON Rock Falls

To my fellow vets: You might remember my previous letter to the editor concerning Veterans Choice and CGH [“Veterans card isn’t accepted at local hospital,” The Reader’s Voice, Oct. 25].

Well, here is a copy of the answer I received from CGH [a portion of which is quoted below].

“As was discussed with you, it is unfortunate that we are unable to provide the care you deserve at CGH Medical Center at this time.

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“We hope, after your concern being brought to our attention, we are able to provide care to Veterans Choice participants in the future.”

As the letter states, I lost the battle, but maybe future vets will be helped.

It may well be that one grumpy old man can help make a change that will help others.

I would like to thank patient advocates Katie Decker, RN, and Katy Renkes, RN. They were polite and courteous, and I believe did their best to assist me.

Note to readers: Greg Anderson is an honorably discharged disabled veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1975.

THE READER’S VOICE | 2016 ELECTION AFTERMATH

Long faces of commentators told the tale

well for their side.

Still, if there are any villains to be found in this episode, it’s the media, pure and simple!

God bless America!

RICHARD ROWLAND Polo

Going to bed on Election Night was like a return to my childhood when going to bed on Christmas Eve, looking forward to the next morning after the arrival of Santa Claus.

It was difficult to sleep through the night. Awakening to the election of Donald Trump at 1:30 a.m. was, while not the arrival of Santa Claus, a happy and satisfactory conclusion to this process of electing a president.

I had, until around 9 o’clock Election Night, resisted turning on the television for fear of seeing results I’d be unhappy with.

However, not being able to withstand the suspense, I pressed the “on” button.

Upon seeing the long faces of George Stephanopoulos, Martha Raddatz and associates, I didn’t need to see any return numbers to know things weren’t going

Gullible voters elect ‘downright moron’ to office KATHRYN BONNELL Amboy

In 1920, H.L. Mencken said this, and I quote: “As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people.

On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”

Well, sadly we have reached that day. We are putting a downright moron in the White House. His supporters are not deplorable; they are gullible.

Trump didn’t run to be the president of all Americans; he ran to be the clan leader of the white Americans. He is ripping open the underbelly of hate in America.

He loves Twitter, and that is the white hood of the 21st century, where bigots revel in their anonymity and rage against the current where people can be both hateful and cowardly.

After this election, conservative women will have to decide whether they want to belong to a party dominated by white, angry, abusive men, or a party of inclusion. The real danger to American democracy stems from Republican efforts to make it harder to vote.

I only hope Trump will put smart people on his team who can keep him on the straight and narrow. God help us.

Referendum loss not a proud day for Dixon RYAN MARSHALL Dixon

I was born and raised in Dixon, am proud of being from Dixon, but at this moment, I am not proud of our town.

We had the opportunity to look to the future instead of staying in the past, to help the children

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of today and the future, but apparently citizens don’t want that in Dixon.

In voting down the new Dixon High School, all that was done was to fully doom the building. Voting “no” did not mean that the school is going to be completely rebuilt and be a 21stcentury school; it means that our property taxes will still go up, and we will get almost nothing for it.

The building is still going to be falling down in 2 years and even worse in 5 years. I feel like a disappointed parent.

A “yes” vote for the new school gave the current high school a chance to live on in a repurposed manner, but now, all that has happened is that there is now a fantastic chance that it falls completely apart.

So your memory of the “Good Ol’ Days” has won, and it has potentially put our future in jeopardy.

THE READER’S VOICE | CHICAGO CUBS

World Series victory doesn’t get much better DENNIS MURPHY Beloit, Wisconsin

Hats off to Dixon’s many loyal Cub fans.

I have many childhood memories of turning the radio to WGN at 1 p.m.

Lou Boudreau would have a pre-game interview with a player, and at the end, the player would be given a coupon for a pair of shoes at O’Connor and Goldberg’s shoe store in the Loop – a different era, for sure.

My mother and I would grocery shop at Hill’s Grocery Store. Bob Hill Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service would always have the game on. How we both for the Cardinals’ dead- gave up, as there was World Series flag will despaired when in 1964 arm pitcher, Ernie Bro- always next year. fly over Wrigley Field. the Cubs traded future glio.

After 108 seasons, next Doesn’t get much better Hall-of-Famer Lou Brock Dixon Cub fans never year has arrived. The than that.

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Fees raised at Oak Hill Cemetery Mount Carroll City Council approved 12 percent rate hike Tuesday

BY PHILLIP HARTMAN phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @phartman19

MOUNT CARROLL – The cost of eternal rest is going up a little.

At the recommendation of the cemetery board, the City Council voted Tuesday to increase fees for gravesites, grave openings, and other costs at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Alderman Mike Risko, who’s also a cemetery board member, said, “Generally speaking, I’m talking about a 12 percent increase overall.�

As of Jan. 1, a gravesite lot, urn or casket, will cost $650, up from $550.

Grave openings for an urn will increase $25, to $200 on weekdays and $275 on weekends, and openings for caskets will rise from $510 to $575 on weekdays, and from $700 to $775 on weekends.

The most recent fee increase was in 2009.

Kevin Powers, another alderman and cemetery board member, said the cemetery fund was in the negative to the tune of $25,526. The cemetery took in $8,000 in 2015, plus $7,000 in lot sales.

Lot sales have been down this year, with costs of $12,000 and $5,000 in utility, fuel, and maintenance expenditures. “Just in routine operation, that’s losing $2,000 a year,� Risko said.

In addition, the city bought a new lawn mower for $6,000, and had to pay $10,000 for a street repair, Risko added.

During the streets committee discussion, Risko gave an update on the Galena Street Bridge situation. The bridge is more than a century old, and is being looked at for

Next meeting The City Council’s will next meet at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 22 at Mount Carroll City Hall, 302 N. Main St. Visit mtcarrollil.com or call City Hall at 815-2444424 for more information, including an agenda. replacement. “I spoke to Kevin Vandendooren, the Carroll County engineer, and he said they’re looking to let a contract in March.

We could very well have a new bridge out there by the end of next year,�

Risko said.

The bridge was moved up on the project schedule due to a delay in the replacement of the Ideal Road bridge, west of Milledgeville. Vandendooren said the bridge carries Ideal Road over the Burlington Northern railway. “It’s an old wooden truss bridge. That’s getting held up for design,�

Vandendooren said.

In 2013, the council was told the bridge will be eligible in fiscal year 2018 for $1,408,000 in Illinois Major Bridge program funding. The replacement project is estimated to be $1.8 million, with the remaining balance split between the city and Carroll County.

In other action, the council voted to: • Hire Andrew and Stephanie Hughes of Mount Carroll as comanagers for the city pool for next year. • Approve salary increases for employees. The raises will be 1.5 percent for full-time and 1.7 percent for part-time employees.

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STERLING – The telecommunications company worker electrocuted while working on a utility pole Tuesday at 23rd and Locust streets was a 32-year-old West Chicago man, the Whiteside County coroner said in a news release Wednesday morning.

Robert Zulauf was pronounced dead at the scene just before 1 p.m., Coroner Joe McDonald said.

Another worker, his nephew Jordan R.M. Zulauf, 23, also of West Chicago, was airlifted to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, where he remains in critical condition.

Robert Zulauf is the

owner of Zucru Communications, based in West Chicago, which was the name on the truck at the scene. “What we know now is that they were working on the utility lines, pulling fiber-optic cable, and the bucket on the truck came into contact with the power lines,� Deputy Fire Chief Mike Dettman said Tuesday.

Emergency workers responded to the accident near the Circle K convenience store just after noon. It caused a power outage for a little over an hour for 815 customers from 29th Street north to 10th Street south, and Locust to Dillon Avenue east and west, a ComEd spokeswoman said.

Sterling Police and ComEd are investigating.

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ROCK FALLS – Police are looking for three men who men robbed a U.S. Cellular store at gunpoint shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

Three black or dark-skinned men wearing bandana masks pointed a gun at employees at the store at 1021 First Ave., stole many cellphones and more than $1,000 and fled in a dark-colored vehicle, Rock Falls police said. No one was injured.

The store does not have video surveillance.

Witnesses said two of the men are about 6-foot1, the other is significantly shorter.

Anyone with information is asked to call Rock Falls police, 815-622-1140, or Whiteside County Crime Stoppers, 815-625-7867.

THOMSON – The man killed Wednesday when his car crashed into a semitractor-trailer hauling grain on Argo Fay Route east of state Route 84 was identified Wednesday afternoon as 31-year-old Jacob Goebel of Clinton, Iowa.

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Working with an old flame gives wife the chills Dear Abby, My husband was recently offered a new job that carries with it a significant increase in salary as well as upward mobility. He was offered the job by a woman he used to work with years ago. She will be his new boss.

It was recently brought to my attention that not only were they coworkers, they also used to sleep together. He tells me there’s absolutely nothing there, and that I don’t need to be worried.

However, I can’t help but

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wonder why they have maintained contact for all these years, and why she sought him out to work for her.

She is also married, and I wonder whether her husband knows their history, and whether he would be OK with his wife’s request to work with a former lover.

Am I overreacting? Or should people cut off contact with their exes once they are married?

Should I be worried about a physical or emotional affair? I just don’t have a good feeling about this. Thank you for your help.

–Needs An Objective Opinion

Dear Needs, In a situation like this, much depends upon the individuals involved and the circumstances of the breakup. Not all romances end acrimoniously.

Sometimes they gradually diminish and the people involved move on.

It would be interesting to know who told you your husband and this woman were once lovers. If it was your husband, I think you have less to be concerned about than if it was someone “trying to be helpful.” It is possible that the

woman contacted your husband because she is familiar with his work ethic and his abilities and thinks he would be the best person for the job.

That said, however, there are four people involved in this situation. And your question about whether her husband is aware of their history is a good one, because he should be.

Dear Abby, I have a suggestion for your readers who take prescription medication.

When they are finished

with it, they should peel the label off the bottle, stick it to a piece of paper and send it through a shredder.

These labels contain a lot of personal information. If they fall into the wrong hands, they could become shopping lists for drug addicts and our landfills could become their next source. Better to be safe than sorry, if for no other reason than privacy.

–Chet in Kentucky Dear Chet, I agree!

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, Nov. 10 Open pool, open cards, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

Burn exercise class, 8:30-9 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815946-3818.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bags, 10 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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

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

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

Organized Wii Bowling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W.

Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6228220.

Trap shooting, 2 p.m. until no shooters, Coleta Sportsmen’s Club, the corner of Pilgrim and Blue Goose roads, 815-3362191.

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

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

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

Friday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Cancellations have not been received for these; call to see if meeting.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Com-

munity 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.

Bridge, 8:45 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.

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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.

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

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

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

Movie Day, 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Mexican Train, 12:30 p.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

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

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

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

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

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Cancellations have not been received for these; check to see if meeting.

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

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St.

Red Cross pherisis blood drive, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

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

Veterans Day ceremonies, 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 668 state Route 2, Dixon.

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

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

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

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

Veterans Day open house, noon, American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815284-2003, bring dish to pass.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815857-2682.

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

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

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

Saturday, Nov. 12 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., closed, former St.

Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 10-11 a.m., board room, Mercy South Medical Center, 638 S. Bluff Blvd., Clinton, Iowa, 563243-5585.

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous Hope Without Dope, noon, in the back of Lifescape Community Services, 1901 First Ave., Sterling, 815-535-3748, 24-hour hotline 844-678-7684.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old Timers; 7 p.m., open, family fun

night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Suite D, Rock Falls.

Sauk Computer User Group, 1 p.m., presentation on Microsoft OneNote 2:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Amboy Fire Department, 25 N. East Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5 p.m., lower-level entrance, Church of God, 816 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll, 630-709-7807.

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

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

TELEVISION

A mission unfolds on ‘Mars’ as both a drama and documentary NEW YORK (AP) – The brave Daedalus crew of six is traveling to Mars.

Their trip will take months. But once they land, their plan isn’t to grab some rocks and hurry back to Earth. They aim to make Mars home.

Such is the saga of “Mars,” an innovative hybrid of drama and documentary premiering Monday at 8 p.m. on the National Geographic channel (with the first of its six weekly hours now available for free streaming ).

The voyage takes place in 2033, but don’t take this saga as futuristic pie-inthe-sky. It’s worth noting that 2033 is just 17 years away and that, for many viewers, 1999 – just 17 years ago – seems pretty recent.

Besides, this sci-fi odyssey is grounded in hard facts and scientific

rigor, as reflected in the unscripted documentary sections clearly labeled “2016.”

“Getting to Mars will be risky, dangerous, uncomfortable, but it’ll be the greatest adventure ever in human history,” says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, among many farsighted “big thinkers” heard from in the series who thinks there’s money as well as glory to be found in Mars colonization.

But this is more than manifest destiny.

Andy Weir, whose novel “The Martian” inspired the 2015 film of the same name, voices an even more compelling motivation: hedging earthly bets. “We need to go to Mars because it protects us from extinction,” he declares.

“Mars” has brought together a number of collaborators. Besides

AP

This image released by National Geographic shows Ben Cotton as Ben Sawyer, the American mission commander and systems engineer on the Daedalus, in a scene from the series, “Mars.” its scientific consultants, the series claims director Everardo Gout, Justin Wilkes as showrunner and, among his fellow executive producers, Oscarwinning Ron Howard and

Brian Grazer.

How in the world did the project come together?

Initially, from conversations between various parties who each proposed “Let’s do Mars,” accord-

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ing to Grazer, “though at first we didn’t really know what we were doing.

‘Mars’ implies so much: It ignited some dream in each of us.”

“The series was a balancing act,” says Howard. “It had a documentary component, which is always a question mark at the beginning. Then came fully scripting and shooting the drama, which was meant to take the ideas we were learning and personalizing them. We wanted to be as cinematic and propulsive as we could be, but verisimilitude was a grounding principle and an obligation.”

“It’s in the zeitgeist right now,” says Wilkes.

“There’s a lot of people thinking about Mars, and a lot of engineering and science being put into it, both on the private industry side and the public side.”

Cut to 2033.

“Some of us, if not all of us, will almost certainly die on this mission,” Ben Sawyer, Daedalus mission commander, reminds his crew.

This might sound gloomy, but Ben Cotton, who plays Sawyer, hails astronauts as inherently upbeat.

“It was interesting to jump into that perspective,” he says, “because as an actor you get trained to go toward the turmoil, the darker end of things. It was cool to be in that positive space.”

“Astronauts are passionate, but they’re not crazy,” adds series consultant Mae C. Jemison, a former NASA astronaut who flew on the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. “They’re dreamers and have great imaginations, but at the same time they’re very practical.”

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HOLIDAY EVENTS | FESTIVITIES IN THE TWIN CITIES

Time for Seasonal Sights and Sounds STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

STERLING – It soon will be time for Seasonal Sights and Sounds festivities in Sterling. Holiday events will continue through the first week of December.

Tuesday through Nov. 20 Hospice of the Rock River Valley’s Festival of Trees will include a Festival Store, entertainment, and a variety of holiday-decorated displays – trees, friendship trees, and table settings – from Tuesday through Nov. 20 at Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway.

Nov. 17 The Healthy and Bright Holiday Lights and Art Show will be on display at 5 p.m. at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

Nov. 18 Dale Park will be trans-

formed into Santa’s Workshop, and downtown will be buzzing from 5 to 10 p.m. for the Downtown Christmas Walk.

People can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and have photos taken from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The fun also will include activities for children.

Various downtown businesses will have shopping and dining specials, activities, entertainment, open houses and refreshments.

A tree lighting will be at 8 p.m. at the Christmas tree at Library Plaza.

Sterling Theatre will glow red, white and green for the season.

Fireworks will end the festivities.

Nov. 26 • Businesses will offer deals and have special events during Small Business Saturday.

• The second annual Sterling Schools Foundation Alumni Holiday Concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Centennial Auditorium.

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Sterling’s Christmas tree is officially lit up during the Seasonal Sights and Sounds Christmas Walk in November 2014 at Grandon Civic Center in Sterling.

This year’s tree lighting will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Christmas tree at Library Plaza.

Nov. 19-20 Woodlawn Arts Academy will bring the worldfamous ballet “The Nutcracker” to life at 7 p.m.

Nov. 19 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20 in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. The production brings together dancers of all ages from six area studios. Many of them took

Nov. 19 • “Sweets with a Sugar Plum Fairy” will run from 9 to 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road.

• The Twin Cities Holiday Parade begins at 1 p.m.

part in the weeklong “Nutcracker Camp” this summer.

Tickets are $10 each and available at centennialauditorium.org or from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the box office.

Call 815-625-4278 or go to woodlawnartsacademy.com for more information.

A free community concert will begin at 7 p.m. at The Big Red Church, 311 Second Ave.

Dec. 2-3

open from 7 to 9 p.m. both nights and from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4.

Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors (60 and older), and free for those 12 and younger, or $6 per family.

Call 815-622-6202 for more information.

• Centennial Community Players will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at 7 p.m.

Dec. 2 and 3, and 2 p.m.

Dec. 4 at First Presbyterian Church, 410 Second Ave.

Dec. 3

• There will be a pottery open house featuring Carol Deibert Pottery from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at Sterling Main Street, 318 First Ave.

Dec. 2-4 • The Dillon Home will be open for tours throughout the weekend.

Guided tours will be offered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 3. Non-guided walk-throughs will be

• The annual Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa will run from 8 to 11 a.m. at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Dec. 8 An Ugly Sweater Party featuring a showing of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” will begin at 7 p.m. at Sterling Theater, 402 Locust St. Go to sterlingmainstreet.org/sights-sounds for more information.

How ’bout the Holiday Parade?

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Jace Schoon of Rock Falls lets Santa know he’s been a good boy and delivers a few gift wishes during Hometown Holidays festivities in November 2015 in Rock Falls. Mayor Bill Wescott will begin festivities at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 18 when he flips the switch on the Love Light Tree on West First Street.

City ready for Hometown Holidays STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

ROCK FALLS – The Hometown Holiday festivities will begin with some fun and games next week.

Holiday Bingo will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 4.

This year’s jackpot prize is $1,200 in gift certificates to local businesses.

There will be a 50-50 raffle. Last year’s winner walked away with more than $1,100.

Advance tickets are $10 through Sunday at rockfallschamber.com or Sauk Valley Bank, 904 First Ave. Tickets include 10 packs of cards for 10 regular games. Cards for special games will be sold.

Table reservations require advance ticket purchase for the entire group.

Participants must be 18 or older.

Call 815-625-4500 for

more information.

On Nov. 18, Mayor Bill Wescott will begin festivities at 5:30 p.m. when he flips the switch on the Love Light Tree on West First Street.

The names of loved ones who are no longer with us are read during the event.

Coupons are $3 for each person listed and are sold at Rock Falls Public Library, 1007 7th Ave. Deadline for inclusion in the ceremony is today, and inclusion in the newspaper is Dec. 15. Call 815-625-4500 for more information.

Then, the Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk will begin at 6 p.m.

More than 75 business and organizations participate in the event for all ages. Booth spaces are available for $25. Forms are available at rockfallschamber.com or in the office, 601 W. 10th St. The event will feature live reindeer, music, dance, and free refreshments.

A “Frozen Wonderland” will feature Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and their friends.

More holiday activities and wagon rides will be available.

The Rock Falls and Sauk Valley Area chambers of commerce, along with Sterling Main Street and Rock Falls Tourism, will present the third annual Twin Cities Holiday parade at 1 p.m. Nov. 19.

The parade will begin at Fourth Avenue and Fourth Street in Sterling, near Grandon Civic Center, and will travel on Fourth Street to Locust Street, turning south on Locust over the First Avenue Bridge into Rock Falls.

It will continue south on First Avenue, turning right at West Fifth Street toward Merrill Elementary School.

Contact the Sauk Valley Area Chamber at 815-6252400, the Rock Falls Chamber at 815-625-4500, or Sterling Main Street at 815626-8610 to register for the parade or more information. Entries are free and accepted through today.

There will be a children’s party with Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. at Merrill Elementary School, 602 Fourth Ave. Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be offered, and kids will get to pet a reindeer before

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Veteran’s Day Special Friday Night Dining Our delicious buffet will be 2 for $25, plus veterans and active military will receive an additional 50% off the buffet!

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DIXON | ART EXHIBITS

National exhibit on display at gallery Opening reception set for Saturday with music by Mary Padgett STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5501

DIXON – “The National Watercolor Traveling Exhibit,” will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St. Music will be performed by Mary Padgett.

The exhibit, which will run through Jan. 3, consists of 31 paintings by artists from around the world selected after being juried into the National Watercolor Society International Exhibit last year in San Pedro, California.

More than 1,000 entries were submitted to the

competition, with six countries represented.

To be included, the painting must be primarily water-based media on a paper surface and unvarnished. Pastel or collage, if used, must be in conjunction with the water media. The water media must be the dominant element.

Also at the gallery, Larry Bond is the exhibiting artist through Tuesday.

The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Go to thenextpictureshow.org or call 815-285-4924 for more information.

Submitted

“Marbles,” a painting by Carol Creel of Louisiana, is one of 31 paintings on display at The Next Picture Show in Dixon as part of “The National Watercolor Traveling Exhibit.”

WHAT’S GOING ON

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

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

The show features selections from CGH employees, volunteers and physicians. Several pieces will be sold, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the CGH Auxiliary.

Email info@cghmc.com for information.

At Freeport Art Museum FREEPORT – “Building Layers: Modern Encaustic,” is on display through Jan. 14 at Freeport Art Museum, 121 N. Harlem Ave. The exhibit offers a study of modern encaustic painting through works by Chicago-area artists Maja Bosen, Carol Hamilton, Cindy Lesperance and Amy VanWinkle.

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

Go to freeportartmuseum.org for more information.

Art at Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., as well as the museum’s many other exhibits, can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@ lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741.

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

The event is free to the public.

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

Graydon Cafarella’s work is on display at the offices of Ward, Murray, Pace and Johnson, 226 W. River St. The work of Bob Logsdon can be seen at Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave. At SVCC DIXON – Visiting artist Chris Holbrook will present “Works on Paper” through Dec. 2 in the art gallery on the second floor on the east end of campus, 173 state Route 2.

A special reception will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2.

Holbrook is a draftsman, printmaker, mixed-media artist and clay sculptor, and a diversely talented artist whose work involves crossover influences. He is an adjunct faculty member at Bradley University.

The work of Holbrook’s wife, Susanne Nestory, who teaches drawing and foundations at Bradley University, will be on display from Dec. 5 to Jan. 24, with a special reception from 4 to 6 p.m. the last day.

According to a news release, she is “committed to developing a personal language within the realm of nonobjective painting.”

Admission to the exhibits and receptions is free.

Contact Sauk art professor Glenn Bodish at glenn.s.bodish@ svcc.edu or 815-835-6250 for more information.

At Quad City International Airport Gallery MOLINE – The photography of Trent Foltz of Geneseo and oil paintings by Jeff Little of Bloomington will be on display through December at the gallery, 2200 69th Ave.

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Festival 56 will present “Comedy Night Improv!” at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton. Two improv teams, including the fourperson troupe Melinda and Mushrooms (shown here), will perform. See the article below, “Comedy troupes in area,” for more information.

Foltz is an outdoors photographer. In his exhibit, he explores the Midwestern riverbanks from a kayak.

Little has spent many hours walking through the woods and fields of Illinois. His vibrant paintings reflect his admiration of nature and the Midwestern landscape.

Go to quadcityarts.com for more information.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

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

At Bears Showtown USA LYNDON – Reflex Blues will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 23 at the bar, 102 E. Commercial St. At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – There will be an open mic from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Ethan Bell Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Whiskey Hill will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. At Cragel’s PROPHETSTOWN – Reflex Blues will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday at the bar, 345 Washington St. Upcoming: Dec. 31, Reflex Blues; Jan. 21, Dys Functional Gents; and Feb. 11, Problem Child At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot Karaoke & DJ will provide entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Dys Functional Gents will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Southern Charm will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: Nov. 19, Dirt Road Rockers Saturday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers STERLING – Country gentleman Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Upcoming: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 17 at Sterling Moose Family Center Bad Phoenix farewell tour DIXON – Bad Phoenix, a local alternative rock band, is parting ways at the end of this year, but not before a string of shows. The band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Corner Spot, 510 Chicago Ave. Upcoming: Nov. 23, Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 305 W. Second St., Rock Falls; Dec. 10, Jeff’s Refs, 113 W. Mason St., Polo; and Dec. 31, The Corner Spot

COMEDY Nov. 19 Comedy troupes in area PRINCETON – Festival 56 will present “Comedy Night Improv!” at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. Two improv teams from Chicago will share the spotlight and light up the stage with skits.

The evening features the four-person troupe Melinda and Mushrooms, and a second troupe of Chicago comics.

The performance is not suitable for children, due to language and sexual content.

Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door and are available by calling 815-879-5656, ext.11, at festival56.com or by emailing boxoffice@festival56.com.

Beer, wine and soft drinks will be sold.

The box office opens at 6:30 and doors open at 7.

Call the box office at 815-8795656 for more information.

CONCERTS Friday Guy, Lang on stage ROCKFORD – Legendary blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy will perform with blues, gospel and rock singer-songwriter Jonny Lang at 8 p.m. at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and seven-time Grammy winner.

Lang received critical acclaim with his debut album, “Lie to Me,” in 1997.

Tickets range from $40 to $85 and are available at Ticketmaster. com, at the BMO Harris Bank Center box office, 300 Elm St., or by calling 815-868-5222.

Sunday Sauk band, choir to perform STERLING – The Sauk Valley Community College Department of Music will present the “Giving Thanks and Celebration” holiday concert at 2 p.m. in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Under the direction of instructor Denise Deter, the audience will hear choir selections, including Benjamin Britten’s setting of the middle English “Wolcum Yole!” and an a cappella “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” selection.

Concert band fans will hear an arrangement of “Simple Gifts,” and Del Borgo, “Lux Astern.”

Admission is free.

Email denise.j.deter@svcc.edu for more information.

Nov. 17 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St.

Open-stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: Dec. 16 Nov. 19 Holiday concerts at Adler Theatre DAVENPORT, Iowa – “Holiday Pops: Communities in Concert!” will hit the sage at 2 and 8 p.m. at Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St. Both performances will include the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Quad Cities and RiverBend Bronze.

The 2 p.m. performance will feature the Presbyterian Church of Davenport Sanctuary Choir and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Youth Choir.

The 8 p.m. performance will feature Quad City Choral Arts and The Westbrook Singers gospel group.

Tickets range from $13 to $53.

Go to qcso.org for tickets or more information.

Hear hits of Journey DIXON – Kevin Chalfant’s Journey Experience will hit the stage from 8 to 10 p.m. at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Ave. Chalfant is a singer from Streator who filled in for Journey’s lead singer, Steve Perry, for a short time in 1993 and ‘94.

During the show, Chalfant will perform all the hits that made Journey famous.

Tickets are $25 for general admission; $75 for VIP – front two rows; $50 for a soundcheck, preconcert upgrade; and $40 for balcony box seats. They are available at mti.ticketleap.com or by calling 815-622-3309, ext 502.

Find the event on Facebook for more information.

Dec. 2 First Fridays in Mount Morris MOUNT MORRIS – The First Fridays Open Stage music show returns to Pinecrest Grove Community Center and Theater, just off McKendrie Street at 500 Evergreen Lane.

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

Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles.

Admission is by donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

Upcoming: Jan. 6 Dec. 9-10 Madrigal concerts coming soon OREGON – Oregon High School Madrigals will host its annual Madrigal Dinners at 6 p.m.

Dec. 9 and 10 at Brubaker Center at Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, 1922 state Route 2.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is sports; the

madrigal singers, a brass quintet and a recorder choir will perform.

A dinner of baked chicken quarters and wild rice will be served Friday by the kitchen staff at Stronghold.

Beef medallions with a baked potato will be catered Saturday

by Pinecricker Cafe of Polo.

Meals will include a salad, dinner roll, cooked vegetables, dessert and homemade cider.

Coffee and water will be served.

Admission is $25 at the door.

Checks can be made out to Oregon High School Choir.

Reservations are due Nov. 22. Email ksheridan@ocusd. net or call 815-732-5300, ext.

1108. Provide your name, how many are attending, and specify whether any guest will require wheelchair seating.

Proceeds help offset the costs of the dinner, fund future musical productions and pay musical accompanists.

Dec. 10 Sounds of the season CLINTON, Iowa – “Holidays with the Symphony,” the annual concert of seasonal music by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 Eighth Ave. S. The program will feature light, festive music, and a performance with the voices of RiverChor.

Tickets, which cost $15 for adults and are free for students, are available at Grummert’s Hardware, 424 Locust St., Sterling; Fitzgerald’s Pharmacy, 124 E. Main St., Morrison; and at the door.

Go to clintonsymphony.org for more information about the program.

CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOWS Nov. 19 Open house at Chara Pottery DIXON – An open house will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chara Pottery, 2111 Sink Hollow Road.

There will be live music, artwork will be on display, and items will be sold.

Call Sally Jane at 815-5208202 or find Hellers Happy Hens on Facebook for more information or to participate.

Nov. 26 Quilts to be on display OREGON – Quilts made by Chris Johnson of Oregon will be on display from 4 to 8 p.m. at Creative Designs, 306 W. Washington St. The selection of 10 quilts will showcase his work, which spanned 4 years.

The collection includes the first quilt he made – a pixel quilt featuring characters from the “Mega Man” video game – and a “Paradise in Blooms” quilt completed earlier this year with his mother.

Some quilts are original designs, while others were crafted from other patterns, including the pattern “The Project of Doom,” a bookshelf quilt inspired

by Harry Potter.

Johnson will be on hand to share information about the quilts.

FAMILY FUN Sunday Worship with others DIXON – The eighth annual Community Praise Night will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Dixon High School auditorium, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

“This year’s theme is grateful, and all are invited to come express worship with grateful hearts to Jesus Christ under one roof,” according to a news release.

In 2015, members from more than 42 churches attended, with more than 15 churches involved in the worship team and other presenting groups.

FARMERS MARKETS In Dixon DIXON – The Dixon Winter Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the lower level of Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. The market will be from 9 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Saturdays through April, and is accessible to wheelchairs.

The producer-only market allows produce, food products, or crafts that a vendor or immediate family member has grown or made. Space limitations prevent restaurant or brick-and-mortar retail businesses from taking part.

The market has expanded this year. A wide selection of fresh and local produce, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, organic soaps and skin care products, jewelry, kids’ things, needlework, dog treats, and home décor.

Soup and sandwich lunches will be served.

Visit facebook.com/dixonwinterfarmersmarket or contact DWFM2015@gmail.com or 815244-4451 for applications and more information.

In Sterling STERLING – The Twin City Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the historical Twin City Produce Building, 106 Ave. A. Find the market on Facebook, go to twincityfarmersmarket.com, or call 815-499-7268 for a list of vendors, upcoming events and more information.

FUN FOR A CAUSE Saturday Fair benefits Relay For Life SAVANNA – A craft and vendor fair benefiting Relay For Life will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Carroll Primary School, 2215 Wacker Road.

The event is a Patriots team event to raise money for Carroll County Relay For Life.

Admission is one canned good, with all food being donated to the Savanna Food Pantry.

The vendor show will feature Pampered Chef, LuLaRoe, Tastefully Simple, crafts, ceramics, afghans, doll clothes, jewelry and more.

Lunch will be sold.

Meal benefits school STERLING – A fall pancake breakfast will run from 7 to 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Ave. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, applesauce, juice and coffee will be served.

Donations will be accepted to benefit the school.

Deliveries to businesses are available. Email orders to cls@christlutheranschool.com by 3 p.m. Friday.

Call 815-625-3800 for more information.

Vendors, bake sale at event ROCHELLE – The Outback Holiday Craft and Vendor Show will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1415 10th Ave. Vendors will sell homemade holiday decorations, home décor and dog treats. Small businesses also will have booths.

Lunch will be sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the church’s youth group. The $6 meal will include a hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and a drink.

Dancers from Just For Kix will host a bake sale to raise funds for a trip to Tampa, Florida, to dance at the Outback Bowl.

Go to stpaulrochelle.org for more information.

Nov. 17-18 Jewelry fundraiser benefits group STERLING – The CGH Auxiliary Masquerade Jewelry Fundraiser will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nov. 17 and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nov. 18 in the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road.

The sale will feature $5 jewelry and accessories.

Admission is free.

Nov. 24 Thanksgiving meal at church ROCK FALLS – A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center at Harvest Time Bible Church, 1802 Dixon Ave. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

Free family portraits will be offered.

Home delivery is available.

Call the church at 815-6261234 to indicate how many people will be attending or need home delivery.

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Rock show set for Saturday at Polo Room Dixon bands Extinguish The Sun, Bloody Gulch to play free show ​BY LUCAS PAULEY lpauley@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5576 @LucasJayPauley

POLO – It might get colder soon, but if you’re interested, there’s a show this weekend that will melt your face off.

Extinguish The Sun, Bloody Gulch and The High-Five Sinners will play from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday at The Polo Room, 712 N. Division Ave.

Extinguish The Sun is an alternative metal band from Dixon, and has been together for just more than a year.

“We’ve known each other for quite some time in one way our another,” bassist and back-up vocalist Daniel Edmunds said in an email.

The band also features Jeremy Miller (vocals), Nick Grobe (guitar), Jeremy Toms (guitar), and Mike Morley (drums).

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Extinguish The Sun, Bloody Gulch and The High-Five Sinners will play from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday at The Polo Room, 712 N. Division Ave. “This is the first time Toms and I have been in a band,” Edmunds said.

“The rest of the guys and I had been in a band together for a few years,

about 6 to 7 years ago.”

Miller, Toms, Grobe and Morley were also in the bands Chapter 7 and Films About Fire, and have been friends for a long time.

The band just got done playing “a bunch of shows with some killer bands,” Edmunds said.

Edmunds said the band’s sound can be compared to Mastodon, and is also influenced by Iron Maiden and Misfits.

With five seasoned musicians, though, influences tend to come from all over the place.

“I’m bad at these kind of questions because everyone is so across the board on what we are all in to that I feel like we pull from tons of genre and musical styles,”

Edmunds said, adding that Descendents is one of his major influences.

The band is looking forward to ending the year with a great show this weekend at The Polo Room, Edmunds said.

Afterward, the band will start focusing on writing and recording its upcoming EP. “We’re hoping to get that done during the brutal Illinois winter then hit it hard come next year,” Edmunds said.

Find the bands on Facebook for more information.

There will be a tree lighting at KSB, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance.

More details will be posted soon on the Christmas Walk event on the Dixon Main Street & Riverfront Facebook page.

Call 815-288-2308 for more information.

S. Loran Road, Pearl City; and 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 26 at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s. 812 Main St., Ashton

WHAT’S GOING ON FUN FOR A CAUSE Dec. 3 Proceeds benefit residents MOUNT MORRIS – A holiday craft and vendor fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Grove Community Center, just off McKendrie Street at 500 Evergreen Lane.

The event features area crafters and vendors selling jewelry, candles, clothing, home decor and more.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Good Samaritan Fund, established to help residents who have outlived their personal financial resources.

Call Glenda Norman at 815734-4103 for more information or to register as a crafter or vendor.

GAMES AND TRIVIA Nov. 18 Trivia benefits United Way DIXON – The fifth annual Smarty Pants Trivia Night will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Post House Ballroom, 100 W. Second St. Doors will open at 5:30.

The cost is $20 per person and teams can have two to six players.

There will be an award for best team name, a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle.

Prepayment can be made to UWLC PO Box 382, Dixon, IL 61021.

Contact Darla Foulker at 815288-4949 or foulker@egblc.com, or Kelly Flessner at 815-2842288 or kf@hsdixonlaw.com to reserve your spot.

Proceeds benefit the United Way of Lee County.

Nov. 19 Trivia night at church ROCK FALLS – A trivia night will begin at 7 p.m. at Rock Falls United Methodist Church, 210 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 6:30.

Members and nonmembers of all ages can participate.

The trivia will cover a wide range of topics.

Cost is $80 per team, with up to eight people per team.

Refreshments will be sold.

Contact Danielle at 815-6250014 or rockfallsumc@gmail.com to register or for more information.

HISTORY LOVERS Sunday Hear story of pioneer family STERLING – Pat Pressman will present a program on a legendary pioneer family at 2 p.m. at CGH Medial Center’s Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre.

According to a news release, Pressman will tell the story of Royce and Mary Ann Oatman, who traveled more than 1,800 miles from Vermont to western Arizona in a covered wagon.

During that time, they spent 4 years in Ustick Township in Whiteside County, where they farmed from 1846 to 1850.

“Of particular interest will be the story of a kidnapping in 1851 of two sisters and a struggle to survive, a search, a discovery and finally, an amazing rescue in 1856,” according to the release.

Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

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Milledgeville High School will offer three showings of “Junie B. Jones the Musical!” at Milledgeville Mens Club, 204 N. Main Ave. The show is based on the book series by Barbara Park. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday. Tickets are $5 at the door or in advance at Milledgeville High School, 100 E. Eighth St. The venue seats 150. sans will sell products at a holiday bazaar from 5 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Marquette Academy Elementary School, 1110 LaSalle St. Items will include fresh wreaths, poinsettias, homemade baked goods, and handcrafted jewelry and fashion.

Holiday items, both vintage and new, will be sold.

Admission is free.

The grand raffle winner will receive overnight accommodations in downtown Chicago and $500.

Saturday Crafts, more at show DIXON – The Dixon Lioness Club holiday craft and vendor show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 412 W. Everett St. More than 60 crafters and vendors will have booths.

Food will be sold. Lunch begins at 11 a.m.

There will be raffles.

Go to dixonillioness.org, or contact Marry Ann Guttman at 815-973-0374 or maryguttman@ yahoo.com.

Event planned at church OREGON – The St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center, 881 N. Mongan Drive.

Coffee and doughnuts will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. A chicken casserole luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be a Chinese auction, Christmas items, bakery items, holiday crafts, vendors and more.

A raffle drawing will be at 1 p.m.

There will be a 50-50 raffle, gift baskets, a quilt raffle and more.

Call 815-732-7383 for more information.

Sunday Event benefits hospice campaign STERLING – A holiday Quartermania event for Hospice of the Rock River Valley Hospice Home Campaign will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Participants can buy bidding paddles for $5 each and bid up to four quarters on items from more than 15 vendors. Each vendor will provide two items for the auction.

Vendors also will sell items at the event.

A cash bar and food will be avail-

Great Food, Great deals, and More!

Dec. 2 Christmas Walk in Dixon DIXON – The annual Christmas Walk will return from 6 to 9 p.m. downtown.

Festivities will include shopping specials, reindeer, horse and carriage rides, ice sculptures, a 50-50 drawing, and entertainment.

Dec. 3-4 House open for tours STERLING – A mid-1800s Italianate-style home, owned by Cheryl and Roger Colmark, will be open for holiday tours from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 1 to 4 p.m.

Dec. 5 at 1502 Sixth Ave. The home has been furnished and decorated with antiques dating to the late 1800s. The home will be decorated for Christmas, featuring several trees, each trimmed in a different style, and a large collection of one-of-a-kind Santa Claus figures.

Members of Trinity United Methodist Church will be hosting the tour and proceeds will be donated to the church.

Admission is $5 at the door. A treat will be provided at the end of the tour.

KARAOKE Friday and Saturday Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at Freeport Moose, 601 E. South St., and 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at The Crooked Roof, 109 E. Carroll St., Lanark; ​Email jamesgang1996@gmail. com for more information.

Upcoming: 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 19 at Slurp & Burp, 4319

THEATER Friday and Saturday MHS to present play MILLEDGEVILLE – Milledgeville High School will offer three showings of “Junie B. Jones the Musical!” at Milledgeville Mens Club, 204 N. Main Ave. The show is based on the book series by Barbara Park.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday.

Tickets are $5 for.

They are available at the door or in advance at Milledgeville High School, 100 E. Eighth St. The venue seats 150.

Dec. 2-4 Catch comedy at Sauk DIXON – Ken Ludwig’s comedy/murder-mystery classic, “The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays,” will been on stage for three shows in the Mathis Theatre at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2.

Shows are set for 7 p.m.

Dec. 2 and 3, with a 2 p.m. matinee Dec. 4.

According to a news release: “It’s December 1940, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. When one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turns dangerous. It’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes to track down the killer before the next victim appears.”

Tickets can be reserved in advance or an hour before each show. They are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for students with an ID. Email Monique Elmendorf at svcctheatre@gmail.com for more information.

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Nov. 17 Annual supper, bazaar FRANKLIN GROVE – The annual turkey supper and cookie bazaar will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Franklin Grove United Methodist Church, 223 W. Middle St. Meals are $9 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12, and free for children younger than 5. Drive-thru costs $9.

Tickets can be purchased in advance only for drive-thru at Franklin Grove Fresh Market, 121 N. Elm St. Drive-thru tickets also are available the day of the dinner at the church’s drive-up area.

The church is handicapaccessible.

Call Valerie Fair at 815-4404960 for more information.

Nov. 26 Shopping, fun for kids LANARK – Jingle Fest will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with festivities at The Heritage Center, 106 S. Broad St., and Lanark Public Library, 101 S. Broad St. A craft and vendor fair will showcase more than a dozen crafters and vendors at The Heritage Center.

At the library, kids can get a photo with Santa and receive treat bags.

Donations of food items will be accepted.

More details will be made available on the Celebrate Lanark page on Facebook.

Contact Denise Krysiak at 815493-2175 or gdkrysiak@gmail. com for more information.

Parade, more in Prophetstown PROPHETSTOWN – The Prophestown Lighted Christmas

Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m., with festivities running from 3 to 8:30 p.m.

The event continues to grow, and individuals, organizations and local businesses are encouraged to participate.

Parade prizes will be awarded in multiple categories, including large and small floats, tractors, cards, horses and walking groups.

Main Street will be closed to traffic and parking at 4 p.m.

A nativity scene will be on display near Shaw’s Marketplace, 214 Washington St. The horse and carriage rides will return, in addition to Les Wilson and his Thomas the Train giving rides on Main Street.

Face painting will be available at Ann’s Hair Salon, 203 W. Seventh St. Kids can visit with Santa at the fire station, 104 W. Second St. There will be a chili supper at 4:30 p.m., sponsored by the Masonic Lodge.

At 5:30 p.m., Santa will lead a procession down Main Street for the lighting of the Love Light Tree in Eclipse Square.

Local businesses will have extended hours for holiday shopping, and there will be strolling musicians and goodies.

Go to prophetstownil.com or find Prophetstown Main Street on Facebook for more information.

Through Dec. 14 Family movies in Freeport FREEPORT – A series of family movies will be offered at Lindo Theatre, 115 S. Chicago Ave. The following movies start at 10 a.m.; admission is $3.50: • Nov. 12: “Trolls” (PG) • Nov. 19: “Dr. Strange” (PG-13) • Nov. 26: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (PG-13) • Dec. 3: “Moana” (PG) On Dec. 10, “Polar Express” will be shown for free, and “Scrooge” will be shown at noon and 7 p.m. Dec. 14.

There is limited seating, and no advance tickets will be sold.

Each kid will receive a holiday surprise.

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Dec. 3 Snowmen assemble!

MORRISON – This year’s theme of Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s parade and Christmas Walk is “Snowmen at Night.”

The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m.

Businesses’ front windows will be decorated, and many businesses will have open houses.

Awards will be given for parade entries.

“Snowflakes and Diamonds,” a short film from Morrison teen Johnick Petry’s Sky Lantern Productions, will be shown at Crossroads Crave Center, 201 W. Market St. Organizers are also trying to set the world record for having the largest gathering of human snowmen in one location during the event.

In order to qualify, each person must wear the following six items: a white shirt or sweatshirt, white pants, three black circles for buttons, an orange carrot nose (real, paper or plastic), a scarf and a black top hate.

“Snowman kits” are available for $10.

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VOLLEYBALL | CLASS 1A STATE TOURNAMENT | EASTLAND COUGARS

Eastland returns to Normal New cast of Cougars looking to defend state championship

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With a first-year coach in Mallory Clements and a roster that was almost entirely turned over, Eastland finally looked like a team that could be had on the volleyball court.

Even the Cougars admitted some vulnerability, coming off a state championship in 2015.

“Coach Clements asked us at the beginning of the year what our goals were,” junior middle blocker Katie Krogman said. “Some of us were like, ‘Regional champs, maybe conference champs.’ She’s like, ‘What about Redbird?’ We were all like, ‘Yeah, maybe.’

“But we did it. It was a goal, but maybe not a realistic goal.”

Eastland will be making its familiar trip south to Redbird Arena in Normal, site of the IHSA girls state volleyball tournament.

The Cougars (29-9-1) will take on Stewardson-Strasburg (34-5) in the second of two Class 1A semiPhilip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com finals at approximately 10:30 Eastland senior Ashley Beyers was one of the Cougars’ main building blocks after losing seven a.m. Friday, after the conclusion seniors from last year’s Class 1A state championship team. The leadership of Beyers and of the match between Norris classmate Makenzie Fink is a big reason why Eastland is going back to Normal to defend its title. City-Omaha-Enfield (28-6) and

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West Prairie (32-5-1).

It is the fourth time in 8 years Eastland has qualified for the state tournament. The Cougars won championships in 2008, 2009 and 2015.

For Eastland, the current season was a work in progress.

After losing seven seniors – all of whom were in the regular rotation – the Cougars still had two good building blocks in senior outside hitter Makenzie Fink and senior setter Ashley Beyers, but the rest of the spots were up for grabs.

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Lighting the Flames Sterling’s Zuidema to dive right in at UIC

BY TY REYNOLDS treynolds@saukvalley.com 815-6250-3600, ext. 5554 @STyReynolds

It’s been quite a senior season for Sterling diver Kallie Zuidema.

Life-changing, in fact.

After coming into her final fall with the Water Warriors without even knowing if she wanted to dive at the next level, Zuidema signed her national letter of intent Wednesday to compete next season at the University of IllinoisChicago.

“It’s really exciting,” Zuidema said. “When I came in as a freshman, I did not even imagine this happening. It’s really showing that all my hard work has really paid off, and it feels great.”

Coach Jamie Ruiz has Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com seen that hard work firstSterling senior diver Kallie Zuidema signed a national hand, and knows how letter of intent Wednesday to compete next year for much time, effort and the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames. dedication Zuidema has put into her craft.

Kallie Zuidema file She broke the 11-dive school record last year, School: Sterling Year: Senior and broke it again at the Sports: Swimming, track & field, poms Northern Illinois IndeFYI: Broke her own 11-dive school record last week pendent Conference at NIIC meet. … Has qualified for state each of last meet October 29. two seasons, placing 19th last year & 24th in 2014.

“It’s amazing to see … Won sectional title last year as a junior & placed what she’s been able to second as a sophomore. … Will continue diving accomplish,” Ruiz said. career at University of Illinois-Chicago next year.

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Dixon junior Kaylee Rice swims the breaststroke leg of the 200-meter medley relay during the Byron co-op’s dual meet against Sterling on October 4 at the Duis Center. Rice and three other Dixon students swim the 200 freestyle relay for the Tigers, and qualified for state in the event last year.

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up, there was no denying they had what it took to compete on varsity.

“It started out last year.

They might wear the Our coach just kind of orange & black of Byron, moved us around, and but the Tigers’ 200-meter when she put us four freestyle relay team together, something just bleeds purple and white. clicked,” Bushman said.

Dixon students Kaylee “It’s been awesome ever Rice, Gretchen Bushman, since then. It’s just a lot Kylie Shaw and Katie of fun.”

Drezen grew up swimThey had no idea what ming side-by-side, but to expect, being thrown they weren’t always in together for the first time the relay together for the in a high school meet.

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Four Duchesses • Byron co-op’s 200 freestyle relay team of juniors Kaylee Rice, Gretchen Bushman & Kylie Shaw, and sophomore Katie Drezen, is made up entirely of Dixon students. The quartet won the Byron Sectional title in that event last season, and hope to qualify for state again when they swim at Saturday’s Rockford Jefferson Sectional.

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Skyhawks fall against Lincoln Kennedy Kuykendall and Dabriona Williams each scored 22 points for Sauk Valley in a 72-68 home loss against Lincoln on Wednesday.

Bailey Schrader added 13 points for Sauk Valley (1-1).

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Triton able to handle Sauk Valley Garrett Duffin tossed in 18 points, and Malcolm Mabry added 11 in an 88-66 home loss to Triton.

Sean Chislom added 10 rebounds, eight points and two blocks for the Skyhawks (1-3).

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Wisconsin athletes demand action A week after a man attended a Wisconsin football game in a mask depicting President Barack Obama in a noose, dozens of the university’s student-athletes took to Twitter to demand the school change how it deals with racial inequality on campus.

The tweets, which came from more than 20 black members of the Badgers’ football team, as well as black members of the basketball team and other sports, cited the Oct. 29 incident at a football game, calling it “painful.”

Georgia State buys Turner Field Georgia State has received approval to purchase Turner Field for $22.8 million, clearing the way to convert the former home of the Atlanta Braves into a college football stadium.

The Panthers plan to move into the stadium next season after playing at the much larger Georgia Dome since the program was launched in 2010.

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San Diego voters reject stadium plan Voters have overwhelmingly rejected a measure that would have raised $1.15 billion from increased hotel occupancy taxes to help pay for a new stadium for the San Diego Chargers.

Measure C, written by the Chargers without input from City Hall, the powerful tourism industry or other stakeholders, was defeated 57 percent to 43 percent. It needed 66.7 percent to pass.

Team chairman Dean Spanos said in a statement Wednesday that he will consider his options.

He said a decision won’t be announced until after the season “and no decision will be made in haste.”

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Indians title gear to be destroyed Clothing and other items celebrating a 2016 Cleveland Indians World Series championship that never happened will be destroyed instead of donated to those in need.

Championship merchandise is produced for both teams so items can be immediately sold to the winning team’s fans. MLB had donated clothing to needy countries through the charity World Vision since 2005.

MLB says it has opted to destroy the items this year in order to “protect the team from inaccurate merchandise being available in the general marketplace.”

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CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois team that takes the court in early November will look a lot different than the one that limped to a 15-19 record last season.

Illini fans accustomed to no real point guard and few options at center will see a change at both positions, thanks in part to the return of sixth-year guard Tracy Abrams and center Mike Thorne Jr. In fact, assuming nothing changes before Friday’s opener against Southeast Missouri, Illinois will have every player on its roster healthy for the first time in 2 years.

None is more welcome than Abrams.

The 6-2 point guard from Chicago turned 24 in February, is closing in on his third degree, and believes he can be both the leader his team needs and a contributor at a position where last season Illinois sometimes lacked even one legitimate option.

Abrams says now he never doubted he would make it back, and does not want to talk about what happened last season, including the arrests of teammates Leron Black, Jaylon Tate and Kendrick Nunn. Charges against Tate were dropped, while Black pleaded guilty to misdemeanor aggravated assault and Nunn to

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Illinois center Mike Thorne Jr. tries to take a shot against Iowa State during a game last season. There aren’t a lot of new faces, but after a season of injuries and off-court troubles, the Illini will be like a whole new squad. misdemeanor domestic battery. Nunn was kicked off the team, while Black and Tate are back.

“That’s important, because we can’t go back into time and try to change those things,” Abrams said.

“It’s a different team.

It’s a different year.”

Beyond what Abrams can do at point guard, Illini coach John Groce sees him as a steadying presence.

“Where he’s come from ... he’s like having an old man out there,” Groce said.

Some of the key things to look for as Illinois starts its season: At the point

In his junior season,

Abrams started all 35 games and scored 10.7 points per game and averaged 3.2 assists. Illinois will also have Tate, a senior who started 15 times last season but isn’t a scorer, and freshman Te’Jon Lucas, who scored 20.5 points per game and averaged 7.8 assists as a high school senior in Milwaukee.

Big men

Thorne’s return from a knee injury that cost him most of last season gives Illinois two legitimate centers, along with improving senior Maverick Morgan.

Groce is counting on both for a team that last season lived on outside shooting and was near

the back of the Big Ten in rebounding.

Illinois will also hope the 6-7, 220-pound Black can contribute here, too.

“We better see a difference rebounding,” Groce said. “We should be a little more potent inside scoring.”

Hill’s finale

Having those big men will also let Malcolm Hill spend more time on the wing his senior season. The 6-6 Hill led Illinois last season with 18.1 points per game, but he played everything from point guard to post. Hill insists that wasn’t a problem.

“I was doing a lot, but not too much for me to handle,” he said.

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Iowa has talent, little experience Youthful Hawkeyes seeking another NCAA tournament run

BY LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Hawkeyes go from being one of the nation’s most experienced teams to being one of its youngest.

That doesn’t necessarily mean Iowa will take a major step back in 2016-17.

Jarrod Uthoff, Mike Gesell, Anthony Clemmons and Adam Woodbury are gone after leading Iowa to three straight NCAA Tournaments – something it hadn’t accomplished in more than 2 decades. What remains is a potential Big Ten player of the year in Peter Jok, and an intriguing yet largely untested supporting cast.

Jok, a senior shooting guard who averaged 16.1 points per game in 2015, should get as many shots as any player in the conference now that Uthoff is in the pros.

Gesell’s starting point guard job will likely go to sophomore Christian Williams, who is 6-foot5 with a long reach and a mandate to get stronger and learn the playbook.

Senior Dale Jones, junior Dom Uhl, sophomore Ahmad Wagner and highly-touted freshman Tyler Cook will be counted on to replace Uthoff and Woodbury’s production in the frontcourt, and super-sub Nicholas Baer should play a bigger role after an offseason spent working on his strength and his conditioning.

“We’ve got too many guys, and that’s a good problem to have. A lot of times you get to this point and you look and say, ‘Ok, well, these three guys are definitely not playing.’ I don’t have that with this team,” seventh-year coach Fran McCaffery said. “I don’t have a mistake maker. I

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Iowa forward Dom Uhl (25) goes to the basket during a game last season at Penn State. Iowa will go from being among the nation’s most experienced teams to being one of the youngest. don’t have a guy who’s confused every day. I don’t have a guy who’s out of shape.”

Does McCaffery have enough guys to make it back to the NCAA Tournament? Not even he knows for certain heading into November.

Here are some of keys to consider as Iowa undergoes its biggest roster overhaul in years: Cook’s time

McCaffery typically doesn’t try to over-hype his freshmen. But the 6-foot-9 Cook was ranked as the 38th-best player in the country by ESPN as a senior, and he’ll likely slide into a starting role as a power forward.

“I think he’s an impact player, certainly on our team, in our league, and on a national level. I think he’s that good,” McCaffery said.

Dominant Dom?

Uhl is one of the more unique players in the Big Ten. At 6-foot-9 and just 220 pounds, Uhl is built like Uthoff, and he shares many of his former teammate’s characteristics. Uhl can drive to the basket, block shots, and hit open jumpers, though not at the level of Uthoff. But Uhl is still learning the game, and if he can continue to develop, he might just turn out to be a capable sidekick for Jok, a traditional shooting guard.

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Dixon junior Kylie Shaw swims the backstroke leg of the 200-meter medley relay during the Byron co-op’s dual meet against Sterling on October 4 at the Duis Center. Shaw is one of four Duchesses on the Tigers’ 200 freestyle relay team that hopes to qualify for state for the second straight season.

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make the state cut, this is what you’ve got to do CONTINUED FROM B1 as a team, as a Dixon t relay.’ It was amazing But any nerves in that that we were able to do initial meet last season it.” were easily overshadThey’ve got another owed by the joy of team- chance Saturday, when ing up. they travel to Rockford “It’s really cool, and for the Jefferson Secwe were super-excited,” tional. It comes on the Drezen said. “We didn’t heels of a third-place know how it was going finish at the Northern to work out, because Illinois Independent we had never swam Confeference meet at together, except for in their home pool on club, but it worked out October 29, and great. I think we just a time of 1:45.81 push each other to go they’re hoping to drop harder, because we’re considerably. all a family.”

But it’s the big meets The in-team motivalike these that the four tion really worked. The Duchesses feel they can foursome qualified shine. The intensity for state last year as increases a few notches three sophomores and not only because of a freshman (Drezen). the high stakes, but They won the Byron also because they have Sectional title in the friends from two difevent with a time of ferent schools cheering 1:42.99, then finished them on.

34th in the state prelims It’s an exhilarating a week later in 1:43.67. feeling, and one that But the experience was spurs the quartet on special because they every time they get in swam it together. the pool to swim in a “When we went to meet. state as a Dixon relay, “It’s amazing, and it was heartwarming that’s definitely somefor me, because they’re thing that is unique to practically my family,” our team because of Rice said. “We’ve been our co-op,” Shaw said. together for a while, and “We definitely get that it’s pretty special, and school spirit from both it’s a lot of fun.

Dixon and Byron, and “Our coach last year, it just feels like we’re Julie Rudzinski – she really supported. That’s a really good feeling, was only here for 1 and it helps us swim our year – put us together and said ‘If you want to best.”

SVM SCOUTS 2016 SWIMMING SECTIONALS Rockford Jefferson When: Saturday Local teams: Byron co-op, Newman, Sterling Rest of field: Belvidere North, Freeport, Harlem, Hononegah, North Boone, Rochelle, Rockford Auburn, Rockford Boylan, Rockford East, Rockford Guilford, Rockford Jefferson, Rockford Keith Country Day, Rockford Christian Locals to watch: Gretchen Bushman, Byron co-op jr.; Katie Drezen, Byron co-op so.; Lauren Moeller, Sterling fr.; Kerry Mullen, Sterling jr.; Kaylee Rice, Byron co-op jr.; Kylie Shaw, Byron co-op jr.; Kallie Zuidema, Sterling sr.

Advancement: Winners of each event, plus those who meet qualifying marks, advance to the state meet November 18 & 19, at Evanston Township High School

t “I think she was still on the fence at the beginning of this year about whether she wanted to dive collegiately or not. Obviously we’re really happy with her decision to do so,” Ruiz continued. “She has a lot to offer, and she’s setting the bar really high for any Sterling diver that comes through again.”

Zuidema cited many reasons why UIC was the right fit for her, and it was something she felt almost immediately during her campus visit.

“I just loved the team, they were so welcoming,” Zuidema said. “They also have great academics there, and it’ll be nice to be able to be in the city.

There are so many things to do, and it’ll just be a lot of fun.”

Another selling point for UIC was the proximity to Sterling. The campus is about a 2-hour drive, and Zuidema felt it was far enough away that she could enjoy the college experience, but close enough to home that she could see her family and friends – and maybe occasionally do her laundry.

“Yes definitely with the laundry,” Zuidema said with a laugh. “I just want to be far enough way so I can be on my own and be independent, but also close enough where I can still be with my family. Hopefully my family and friends will be able to come see me at meets, and it will be nice to still be close to home.”

Zuidema will be strictly a diver for the Flames, meaning no more swimming in meets. But that’s going to be the only

When: Saturday Local team: Morrison Rest of field: Alleman, Biggsville West Central, Dunlap, Galesburg, Geneseo, LaSalle-Peru, Macomb, Moline, Peoria Notre Dame, Peoria Christian, Peoria Richwoods, Quincy, Rock Island, St. Bede, United Township Locals to watch: Brooke Bennett, Morrison; Gracen Harmon, Morrison; Sadie Norman, Morrison; Sydney Norman, Morrison Advancement: Winners of each event, plus those who meet qualifying marks, advance to the state meet November 18 & 19, at Evanston Township High School

2014. Though she has yet to advance past prelims at the state meet – the field gets cut from 48 to 16 to 12 within five dives – Zuidema is focused on finishing her final season with a flourish.

The Warriors will return to Jefferson for the sectional this weekend, and the senior and her coach have

change, as she said she doesn’t swim during practices for the Warriors anyway.

Zuidema has qualified for the state diving competition each of the last two seasons, winning a sectional last year in Byron after placing second as a sophomore at Rockford Jefferson in

big things on their minds.

“She’s already re-broken her 11-dive record this year, and there’s some more to go,” Ruiz said.

“We’re hoping that this weekend she is able to really make some noise at the sectional level – and then at state, her goal is to make it through [to finals] and medal.”

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‘SAGITTARIU 4 Other activities S’ Basketball, track: E student council , A College major: S Health T Favorite food: L Ice cream A Favorite Cougar: N Bryce Shaner D Coach Clements memory: C Telling us to O think bigger!

U Shout out to: G My family, A coaches, & everyone who R has loved me S & supported me.

MEREDITH JANSSEN FRESHMAN • OH/MB

‘MERE’ 7 Other activities : E Basketball, A softball College major: S Undecided T Favorite Cougar: L Nicole Brinker A Favorite thing N about EastD land: Support C from fans at athletic events O Coach Clem- U ents moment: G Her enthuA siasm in R the Galena S sectional final.

KATIE KROGMAN JUNIOR • MB

‘KROG’ 13 Other activities Basketball, track: E student council, , A FCCLA, servant S leadership T College major: L Physical therapy Favorite food: A N Cheese curds D Favorite Cougar: Court- C ney Blair O Coach U Clements moment: Tell- G ing us we had A 30 seconds to R celebrate after S beating Durand.

MACKENZIE BYER JUNIOR • RS

‘MAC’ 26 Other activities : E Student counA cil, yearbook, FCCLA, servant S leadership, T cinema club L College major: A English at UW- N Madison D Favorite C food: Mac & cheese made O U

by Melissa McLain G Shout out to: A My grandma R & grandpa, S Mike & Lynn.

MAKENZIE FINK SENIOR • OH

32 ‘FINK’ Other activities : Basketball, FFA, E softball, FCCLA, A student council S College major: T Business manL agement at A Northwestern N College Favorite food: D Fettuccine C alfredo O Favorite U Eastland G thing: The A amazing R court we S practice on every day.

ASHLEY BEYERS SENIOR • S

‘ASH’ 5 Other activities : E Club volleyball, FFA A College major: S Pre-veterinary T medicine at Gan- L non University Favorite food: A N Ribs & garlic mashed potatoes D Favorite C Cougar: Hope O Linker Shout out to: U Kristy Pierce, G A for always pushing me to R be my best & S believing in me!

ERICA DAMBMAN SOPHOMORE • S

‘ERICA’ 8 Other activities : E Softball, student A council, FFA, S cinema club, yearbook T College major: L Undecided A Favorite Cou- N gar: My brother, D Tyler Dambman C Coach Clements moment: O U After supersectionals, she G asked ‘Where A are we going,’ R & we yelled S ‘Starbucks!’

NIA BLACKMORE SENIOR • RS

‘BLACKMORE’17 Other activities : E Basketball, FFA, A softball S College plans: Highland T Favorite food: L Mac & cheese A Favorite N thing about D Eastland: The C teachers; you can ask them O U anything.

Shout out to: G All my family A & friends, who R remind me to S never give up.

DANIELLE RUSH FRESHMAN • MH

‘DANI’ 29 Other activities : E Basketball, track A College major: S Undecided T Favorite food: L Steak Favorite movie A : Finding Nemo N Coach ClemD ents memory: C She’s always O smiling & U happy.

G Shout out A to: Grammy, Poppy, Pappa R S – love you guys!

GABBY SNYDER SOPHOMORE • LIBERO

‘G’ 40 Other activities : E Student council, A basketball, S softball College major: T Something in L medical field A Favorite food: N Pasta D Favorite TV show: Friends C O Favorite U Cougar: Kirby G Kniss Shout out to: A My family, for R all of the love S & support!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

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SVM SCOUTS CLASS 1A STATE TOURNAMENT FIELD Eastland Cougars (29-9-1)

Stewardson-Strasburg (34-5)

Enrollment: 184 Conference: NUIC West Coach: Mallory Clements (1st season, 29-9-1) Tournament history: Fifth appearance (1st in 2008, 2009 & 2015; 4th in 2003) Longest winning streak: 5 (3 times, active) Longest losing streak: 3 Roster # Name Pos. Ht. Yr. 1 Erin Henze DS 5-5 Fr. 4 Sage Walrath OH 5-7 So. 5 Ashley Beyers S 6-0 Sr. 6 Jordan Miller DS 5-6 Jr. 7 Meredith Janssen MB 5-9 Fr. 8 Erica Dambman S 5-6 So. 9 Kenady Drake RS 5-10 Jr. 13 Katie Krogman MB 5-11 Jr. 17 Nia Blackmore OH 5-9 Sr. 24 Erykah Ames OH 5-9 Jr. 26 Mac Byer RS 6-0 Jr. 29 Danielle Rush MB 5-9 Fr. 30 Shelbie Preston RS 5-9 Jr. 32 Makenzie Fink OH 6-1 Sr. 40 Gabby Snyder L 5-4 So. Leaders Kills – Makenzie Fink 625, Ashley Beyers 248, Katie Krogman 194 Blocks – Katie Krogman 35, Ashley Beyers 30, Makenzie Fink 21 Assists – Ashley Beyers 784, Makenzie Fink 56, Erica Dambman 50 Digs – Gabby Snyder 300, Ashley Beyers 225, Makenzie Fink 220 Aces – Ashley Beyers 53, Jordan Miller 46, Makenzie Fink 30 Postseason Polo Regional • Cougars def. Polo 25-13, 25-10 • Cougars def. Milledgeville 25-18, 25-13 Eastland Sectional • Cougars def. Durand 25-16, 19-25, 25-20 • Cougars def. Galena 25-16, 25-23 Christian Liberty Supersectional • Cougars def. Schaumburg Christian 25-16, 25-8

Enrollment: 219 Conference: National Trail Coach: Ronda Schlechte (6th season, 149-81) Tournament history: 10th appearance (1st in 1986; 2nd in 1984, 1985 & 2013; 3rd in 1978, 1979 & 1995) Longest winning streak: 18 (active) Longest losing streak: 3 Roster # Name Pos. Ht. Yr. 3 Maria Gentry MB 5-10 Jr. 4 Mikayla Haddock L/DS 5-8 Jr. 5 Kasey Bean RS 5-10 Jr. 6 Carson Cole L/DS 5-5 So. 7 Rebecca Schlechte S 5-10 Sr. 8 Mackenzi Tabbert OH 5-6 So. 9 Mackenzie Brown MB 5-9 Fr. 10 Claire Moomaw MB 5-10 Fr. 11 Megan Schlechte OH 5-10 So. 12 Jocelyn Schultz S/DS 5-4 So. 13 Taylor Rentfro DS 5-5 Jr. 14 Calla Roney MB 5-10 So. Leaders Kills – Megan Schlechte 312, Mackenzi Tabbert 270, Calla Roney 135, Rebecca Schlechte 129 Blocks – Rebecca Schlechte 57, Calla Roney 43, Megan Schlechte 40, Kasey Bean 32 Assists – Rebecca Schlechte 791 Digs – Rebecca Schlechte 294, Megan Schlechte 237, Mackenzi Tabbert 237 Aces – Megan Schlechte 63, Mackenzi Tabbert 56, Rebecca Schlechte 50 Postseason Stewardson-Strasburg Regional • Hatchets def. Martinsville 25-12, 25-4 • Hatchets def. Chrisman 25-9, 25-16 Fisher Sectional • Hatchets def. Danville Schlarman 25-9, 25-14 • Hatchets def. Farmer City Blue Ridge 25-15, 25-10 Westminster Christian Supersectional • Hatchets def. Springfield Lutheran 25-17, 25-20

Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (28-6)

Sciota West Prairie (32-5-1)

Enrollment: 197 Conference: Greater Egyptian Coach: Jaclyn Melton (12th season, 238-149) Tournament history: First appearance Longest winning streak: 11 Longest losing streak: 2 (twice) Roster # Name Pos. Ht. Yr. 1 Riley Price DS 5-3 Jr. 7 Lexie Money L 5-5 Sr. 8 Halle Everett MH 6-0 So. 11 Britt Peyton S 5-7 Sr. 13 Natalie Wilson S 5-4 So. 15 Ally Black RS 5-5 Jr. 16 Madison Roberson DS 5-4 Sr. 17 Emilee Bishop OH 5-8 Fr. 18 Emmy Pruitt OH 5-7 Sr. 19 Baylee Sutton DS 5-3 So. 20 Elizabeth Davis RS 5-7 Jr. 21 Hope Everett MH 6-2 Sr. 23 Caite Weiss S 5-2 Jr. 24 Alex Thomas DS 5-3 Jr. Leaders Kills – Halle Everett 291, Hope Everett 216, Emilee Bishop 133, Emmy Pruitt 124 Blocks – Hope Everett 65, Halle Everett 52 Assists – Britt Peyton 606, Ally Black 110 Digs – Halle Everett 220, Lexie Money 192, Madison Roberson 147 Aces – Halle Everett 38, Madison Roberson 20 Postseason Zeigler-Royalton Regional • Fighting Cardinals def. Christopher 25-21, 25-22 • Fighting Cardinals def. New Athens 13-25, 25-17, 30-28 Crab Orchard Sectional • Fighting Cardinals def. Gallatin County 25-18, 25-10 • Fighting Cardinals def. Valmeyer 25-20, 25-19 Christopher Supersectional • Fighting Cardinals def. Clay City 25-17, 25-20

Enrollment: 175 Conference: Prairieland Coach: Teri Paul (14th season, 332-192-6) Tournament history: Fifth appearance (1st in 2008, 2009 & 2015; 4th in 2003) Longest winning streak: 8 (twice, active) Longest losing streak: 2 (twice) Roster # Name Pos. Ht. Yr. 1 Maggie Torrance DS 5-2 Jr. 2 Hunter Griffith L 5-3 Sr. 3 Cora Vyhnanek S 5-6 Jr. 4 Erica Clark OH 5-8 Jr. 5 Karlee Herman DS 5-5 Jr. 6 Julie Shoemaker MH 5-10 Sr. 7 Hannah Davison DS 5-6 Jr. 8 Courtney Butterfield DS 5-6 Jr. 9 Emily Kitch RS 6-0 Sr. 11 Peyton Bowman MH 6-0 Jr. 12 Hannah Thompson OH 5-9 Sr. 14 Pema Zellmann RS 5-9 Jr. 15 Kendra Hopping S 5-8 Sr. 16 Madison Kieffer DS 5-4 Jr. 18 Emily Richardson DS 5-0 So. 19 Kyah Beck DS 5-5 Fr. 20 Julia Huffmier RS 5-6 Jr. Leaders Kills – Peyton Bowman 292, Hannah Thompson 262, Pema Zellmann 169 Blocks – Peyton Bowman 98, Julie Shoemaker 82, Pema Zellmann 37, Cora Vyhnanek 28 Assists – Cora Vyhnanek 776 Digs – Hunter Griffith 277, Hannah Thompson 251, Cora Vyhnanek 131 Aces – Hunter Griffith 47, Cora Vyhnanek 24, Hannah Thompson 21, Pema Zellmann 21 Postseason Triopia Regional • Cyclones def. Concord Triopia 25-6, 25-3 • Cyclones def. Payson Seymour 18-25, 27-25, 25-20 Bushnell-Prairie City Sectional • Cyclones def. Lewistown 25-21, 25-21 • Cyclones def. Augusta Southeastern 25-22, 25-12 Peoria Heights Supersectional • Cyclones def. Wethersfield 25-16, 25-21

Hatchets provide formidable foe for Cougars in semifinal RETURNS

their share of games, but were unable to defeat elite squads. There were t early-season losses to Over the course of the Sterling and Keith Counseason, players emerged. try Day, a 2-3 mark at the Krogman, with 194 kills always-tough Mt. Pulaski and 176 digs, proved to Tournament, a 2-2 record be a valuable player at the at the Moline Invitational net and on defense. against larger schools, “Going from fresh-soph and a season-ending loss volleyball to Eastland’s to league foe Galena. varsity team is a big transiEastland then cruised tion,” Krogman said. “I’m through the Polo Regional glad I had Coach Clements before upping its game by my side to help me.” in its own sectional. First, Gabby Snyder, a there was a three-set win sophomore and another over a scrappy Durand first-year varsity starter, squad, then a payback of shined in her libero role Galena in the sectional with an even 300 digs, final. while Jordan Miller, a “After Durand, we had junior defensive specialour sights on Galena,” ist, contributed 175 digs.

Krogman said. “All of us Fink (625 kills, 220 digs) were kind of just chillin’ and Beyers (784 assists, in the locker room, but 248 kills and 225 digs) did we weren’t like, ‘Yeah, we much of the heavy lifting, got this.’ Then we came but had enough help to out [against Galena], and again put a formidable it was like, ‘We have this. unit on the floor.

We’re going to beat Gale“Obviously my backna,’ and then we did. I bone were the seniors,” don’t even think we were Clements said. “They’ve worried about supersecbeen to state before, and tionals, it was just beating they’ve shown success. I Galena. We wanted to do kind of used them as the that so bad.” backbone to the team, “The best game I’ve seen and then filled in the them play was against slots to see who fit where. Galena,” Clements said of Tons of underclassmen a 25-16, 25-23 sectionalstepped up and have title win on Nov. 3. “I really solidified their role, had seen small snippets especially in postseason.” of that probably 2 weeks before postseason, but it Over the course of the season, the Cougars won was never all put together CONTINUED FROM B1

Makenzie Fink Eastland senior

Katie Krogman Eastland junior

until that match.”

The Cougars stayed on a roll by handling Schaumburg Christian in two sets at the Christian Liberty Supersectional, and now will get a chance to do their thing on the state’s biggest stage. Waiting at Redbird Arena on Friday morning will be Stewardson-Strasburg.

The Hatchets are no stranger to the state tournament, as this will be their 10th appearance, highlighted by a 33-0, state-title season in 1986.

Their most recent trip to state had been in 2013, when they lost to Keith Country Day in the finals.

Stewardson-Strasburg is led by Megan Schlechte, a 5-10 sophomore outside hitter who has amassed 312 kills, 237 digs and 63 aces. Setting the table for Schlechte is her older sister, Rebecca, a 5-10 senior setter who has amassed 791 assists, 294 digs, 129 kills and 57 blocks.

Rebecca Schlechte will

play volleyball at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) next season.

Other key players for the Hatchets include Mackenzi Tabbert, a 5-6 sophomore outside hitter with 270 kills, 237 digs and 56 aces; and Calla Roney, a 5-10 sophomore middle blocker

with 135 kills and 120 digs.

The team is coached by Ronda Schlechte – Megan and Rebecca’s mother – in her second stint with the team. She had an 87-66 record at the school from 2011-14, and was rehired in February to be the varsity volleyball coach in the first year of

a sports co-op between Stewardson-Strasburg and Windsor.

Clements is planning to wait until tonight to show film of Stewardson-Strasburg to her team.

“We’ve heard a few things, they’re a solid team, and it’s going to be a tough match,” Fink said.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | TOLEDO 31, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 24

Late TD trips up Huskies NIU will not play in bowl game after loss in Chicago

BY JESSE SEVERSON Shaw Media

CHICAGO – The streak is over.

After making a bowl game in eight consecutive seasons, barring something truly strange the Huskies will not make the postseason after falling 31-24 to Toledo on a last-minute touchdown Wednesday night in the first football game played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

Toledo senior running back Kareem Hunt scored on a 2-yard run with 1:15 remaining to give the Rockets their first win over Northern Illinois since 2009.

Playing without starting quarterback Anthony Maddie, the Huskies (3-7 overall, 3-3 in MAC West) surrendered a two-possession lead in the second half, and with seven losses on the season, they can’t make the six wins needed to earn automatic bowl qualification.

Sophomore quarterback Ryan Graham started in place of Maddie.

He finished 24-for-43 with 221 yards and three touchdowns, but threw the game-sealing interception in the closing seconds on a deep pass down the middle to Christian Blake.

Graham connected with Blake on a 19-yard touchdown to give the Huskies a 21-10 lead with 6:09 remaining in the third quarter before the Rockets scored 14 straight points to take the lead. After Northern Illinois kicker Christian Hagan tied it with a 22-yard field goal, the Rockets went 71 yards in nine plays before Hunt scored the game-winning touchdown.

Northern Illinois senior wide receiver Kenny Golladay had a season-high 14 receptions for 143 yards and a touchdown, senior running back Joel Bouagnon had 84 rushing yards, and junior cor-

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The Northern Illinois marching band performs before kickoff against the Toledo Rockets at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. nerback Shawun Lurry recorded his second interception of the year.

For the Rockets, Hunt had a game-high 122 rushing yards with that game-winning score, and quarterback Logan Woodside went 23-for-33 with 286 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.

The game against the Rockets was the latest attempt for Northern Illinois to gain some attention in the Chicago-area, with the game in the White Sox’s ballpark being dubbed the “Chi-town Showdown.” The announced attendance was 10,180 on the night.

It’s the fourth time the Huskies have played in Chicago, with three games played at Soldier Field.

The event was full of pomp and circumstance, including stadium fireworks shooting off after every Northern Illinois touchdown.

The Huskies got on the board with a 1-yard touchdown catch by tight end Shane Wimann on a drive that was extended by a Toledo penalty. Hagan lined up and made

a 33-yard field goal, but the Rockets were called for an offsides penalty to give the Huskies a first down.

Bouagnon had a 10-yard run before Graham found Wimann in the right corner for the touchdown late in the first quarter.

Following a Toledo field goal, the Huskies extended their lead on a 4-yard touchdown catch by Golladay – one of his nine catches in the first half – to cap a 12-play, 86-yard drive to put them ahead 14-3 with 7:41 left in the second quarter.

The Rockets cut it to a one-possession game in their first drive of the second half, with Woodside finding tight end Michael Roberts for a 27-yard touchdown to trim the Huskies’ lead to 14-10.

One of the Huskies’ best drives of the game came following the Rockets’ touchdown. They went 75 yards in 14 plays and converted on third down four separate times – the last coming on a 19-yard touchdown pass from Graham to Blake with 6:09 left in the third.

Putting in overtime to beat the Blues Panarin scores early in OT to continue Blackhawks’ hot streak

BY STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press

AP

St. Louis Blues’ Jori Lehtera falls as Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (top) deflects the puck for one of his 27 saves.

Crawford made 11 stops in the third period, including a sliding kick save on Vladimir Tarasenko while nursing a 1-0 lead.

“I’m in a good spot right now,” Crawford

said. “I feel good. I’m reading plays [well]. I’m patient when I have to be, and aggressive when it’s time.”

Crawford is 7-3-1 this season.

“He has been outstand-

ing, instrumental in winning most of these games,” Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said.

“Again tonight, a couple of big saves.”

Panarin whipped a wrist shot from the slot past Jake Allen for his sixth goal of the season.

The tally came just 1 second after St. Louis’ Alex Pietrangelo left the penalty box.

Allen said he never saw the shot.

“I just heard it hit the net,” Allen said. “It was a tough way to go.”

Panarin, a Russianborn winger, does not speak English. His usual interpreter, center Artem Anisimov, left the game in the second period with an upper-body injury.

“He’s day-to-day,” Quenneville said. “He’ll be all right.”

NBA | HAWKS 113, BULLS 107

Butler’s 39 points not enough in Bulls loss

BY GEORGE HENRY Associated Press

ATLANTA – Thabo Sefolosha loves it when the Atlanta Hawks get so many players contributing on offense.

Eight of the Hawks’ 10 players scored in double figures Wednesday night, led by Sefolosha, whose primary role is a defensive specialist off the bench.

“Everybody can play on this team,” he said. “On different nights, a different guy steps up.

It’s a huge plus to have that.”

Sefolosha scored 20 points, Dwight Howard added 18, and Atlanta beat the Chicago Bulls 115-107 for its third consecutive victory.

Howard grabbed 10 boards as Atlanta outrebounded Chicago 49-30.

Jimmy Butler finished with 39 points, and Dwyane Wade had 25 for the Bulls, who have lost four of five.

The output was Butler’s highest since he scored a career-high

WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Football

Men’s basketball

IHSA playoffs Quarterfinal games (All games Saturday unless otherwise noted) CLASS 1A Upper bracket • #1 Ottawa Marquette (11-0) at #4 Freeport Aquin (10-1), 1 p.m.

• #2 Forreston (11-0) at #6 Lena-Winslow (9-2), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • #12 Hardin Calhoun (8-3) at #1 Tuscola (11-0), 2 p.m.

• #14 Warrensburg-Latham (7-4) at #2 Decatur St. Teresa (10-1), 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s result at Sauk Valley C.C.

CLASS 2A Upper bracket • #4 Deer Creek-Mackinaw (10-1) at #1 Newman (11-0), 1 p.m.

• #2 Annawan-Wethersfield (10-1) at #6 Fulton (9-2), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • #8 DuQuoin (9-2) at #5 Maroa-Forsyth (10-1), 2 p.m.

• #14 Champaign St. Thomas More (8-3) at #10 Shelbyville (8-3), 2 p.m.

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 2, BLUES 1, OT

ST. LOUIS – Corey Crawford has the Chicago Blackhawks on an early season roll.

Crawford stopped 27 shots, and Artemi Panarin scored 25 seconds into overtime, leading the Blackhawks over the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight win.

Crawford won his sixth consecutive game while improving to 15-5-5 against the Blues.

Chicago has earned a point in nine straight games, thanks in part to Crawford, who has given up just six goals in his last six contests.

“He’s been phenomenal,” Chicago defenseman Brent Seabrook said. “He’s been the backbone.”

Thursday, November 10, 2016

53 points against Philadelphia on Jan. 14 last season.

“They got what they wanted, and then we decided to start playing – once again,” Butler said. “Defense is all about effort, let’s get that straight. We’ve got to man up and guard, take it personal. We’ll be fine, but we’ve got to guard.”

Atlanta carried over some momentum from Tuesday’s rare victory at Cleveland. The defending NBA champion Cavaliers had won 11 straight in the series, including two playoff sweeps.

Sefolosha sparked the Hawks when he entered late in the first quarter, scoring 16 of their 21 points in a 3:44 stretch that spanned the first two periods to help Atlanta take a 45-31 lead.

Sefolosha loved how Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer changed the defense to keep Butler and Wade in check.

“In the second half we switched it up a little bit,” Sefolosha said.

“They’re good players, so we’re not going to stop them every time,

but we got just enough stops and we had good offense at the end to pull through.”

The Hawks led by 17 early in the second on Millsap’s jumper, but Chicago pulled within three early in the third. Kent Bazemore was called for a technical foul after slamming into Butler near the rim on a fast break, and Butler hit three free throws.

After Wade’s jumper put the Bulls up 74-73, Chicago took its biggest lead at five on Doug McDermott’s fast-break dunk before Tim Hardaway Jr.’s runner put Atlanta up 86-85 late in the third.

The Hawks led the rest of the way, pushing the margin to 11 when Hardaway hit a straightaway 3-pointer. McDermott’s short jumper made it 103-101 with 4:54 remaining, but the Bulls didn’t get any closer.

“Our depth in the entirety of the roster is something we have a lot of faith and belief in,” Budenholzer said. “Tonight you kind of saw that.”

CLASS 3A Upper bracket • #4 Wilmington (11-0) at #1 Elmhurst IC Catholic (11-0), 5 p.m.

• #2 Farmington (11-0) at #6 Monticello (11-0), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • #4 Carlinville (10-1) at #1 Newton (11-0), 3 p.m.

• #10 Tolono Unity (9-2) at #3 Virden North Mac (10-1), 2 p.m.

CLASS 4A Upper bracket • #4 Chicago Phillips (10-1) at #1 Herscher (11-0), 6 p.m.

• #3 Genoa-Kingston (11-0) at #2 Johnsburg (11-0). 7 p.m. Friday Lower bracket • #5 Rochester (10-1) at #1 Belleville Althoff (11-0), 7 p.m.

• #11 Breese Mater Dei (7-4) at #7 Canton (9-2), 7 p.m. Friday CLASS 5A Upper bracket • #1 Sterling (11-0) at #13 Sycamore (7-4), 1 p.m.

• #14 Woodstock Marian (7-4) at #7 Vernon Hills (8-3), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • #4 Washington (9-2) at #1 Peoria (10-1), 7 p.m.

• #10 Metamora (8-3) at #3 Morris (9-2), 3 p.m.

CLASS 6A Upper bracket • #12 Lake Forest (8-3) at #1 Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge (11-0), 1 p.m.

• #3 Cary-Grove (10-1) at #7 DeKalb (9-2), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • #1 Lemont (11-0) at #12 Burbank St. Laurence (8-3), 5 p.m.

• #2 Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin (11-0) at #11 Rock Island (9-2), 3 p.m.

CLASS 7A Upper bracket • #8 Rockford Auburn (10-1) at #16 Plainfield North (9-2), 2 p.m.

• #4 Oak Park Fenwick (10-1) at #28 Algonquin Jacobs (7-4), 3 p.m.

Lower bracket • #2 East St. Louis (11-0) at #23 Villa Park Willowbrook (8-3), 2 p.m.

• #11 Lisle Benet (9-2) at #3 Rolling Meadows (11-0), 6 p.m.

CLASS 8A Upper bracket • #1 Wilmette Loyola Academy (11-0) at #24 Huntley (8-3), 1 p.m.

• #20 Glen Ellyn Glenbard West (9-2) at #12 Edwardsville (10-1), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • #26 Park Ridge Maine South (8-3) at #18 Frankfort Lincoln-Way East (9-2), 6 p.m.

• #6 St. Charles East (11-0) at #3 Palatine (11-0), 5 p.m.

Volleyball IHSA State Tournament at Redbird Arena, Normal Class 1A Friday’s semifinals • Norris City-Omaha-Emden vs. W. Prairie, 9 a.m.

• Eastland vs. Stewardson-Strasburg, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday’s matches • Third place, 9 a.m.

• Championship, 10:30 a.m.

Class 2A Friday’s semifinals • St. Joe-Ogden vs. Belleville Althoff, noon • Chicago Latin vs. Eureka, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday’s matches • Third place, 12:25 p.m.

• Championship, 1:55 p.m.

Class 3A Friday’s semifinals • Mascoutah vs. Woodstock Marian, 4 p.m.

• Chicago Heights Marian vs. Bloomington Central Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s matches • Third place, 4 p.m.

• Championship, 5:30 p.m.

Class 4A Friday’s semifinals • Minooka vs. Stevenson, 7 p.m.

• Mother McAuley vs. Niles West 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s matches • Third place, 7:25 p.m.

• Championship, 8:55 p.m.

College football Big Ten East

Conference Overall

W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Michigan 6-0 1.000 9-0 1.000 Ohio State 5-1 .833 8-1 .889 Penn State 5-1 .833 7-2 .778 Maryland 2-4 .333 5-4 .556 Indiana 3-3 .500 5-4 .556 Michigan State 0-6 .000 2-7 .222 Rutgers 0-6 .000 2-7 .222 West Wisconsin 4-2 .667 7-2 .778 Nebraska 4-2 .667 7-2 .778 Minnesota 4-2 .667 7-2 .778 Iowa 3-3 .500 5-4 .556 Northwestern 3-3 .500 4-5 .444 Illinois 2-4 .333 3-6 .333 Purdue 1-5 .167 3-6 .333 Saturday’s games Northwestern at Purdue, 11 a.m. (BTN) Penn St. at Indiana, 11 a.m. (ABC/ESPN2) Rutgers at Michigan St., 11 a.m. (BTN+) Illinois at Wisconsin, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Ohio St. at Maryland, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Minnesota at Nebraska, 6:30 p.m. (BTN) Michigan at Iowa, 7 p.m. (ABC) State schedule Wednesday’s result Toledo 31, N. Illinois 24 Saturday’s games S. Illinois at Youngstown St., 11 a.m.

Missouri St. at Illinois St., noon N. Iowa at W. Illinois, 1 p.m.

Top 25 schedule Tuesday’s result No. 14 W. Michigan 37, Kent State 21 Today’s games No. 15 North Carolina at Duke, 6:30 p.m.

No. 13 Utah at Arizona State, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s game No. 20 Florida St. vs. Boston College, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Alabama vs. Mississippi State, 11 a.m.

No. 2 Michigan at Iowa, 7 p.m.

No. 3 Clemson vs. Pittsburgh, 2:30 p.m.

No. 4 Washington vs. USC, 6:30 p.m.

No. 5 Louisville vs. Wake Forest, 6 p.m.

No. 6 Ohio State at Maryland, 2:30 p.m.

No. 7 Wisconsin vs. Illinois, 2:30 p.m.

No. 8 Auburn at Georgia, 2:30 p.m.

No. 9 Oklahoma vs. No. 25 Baylor, 11 a.m.

No. 10 Texas A&M vs. Mississippi, 6:30 p.m.

No. 11 West Virginia at Texas, 11 a.m.

No. 12 Penn State at Indiana, 11 a.m.

No. 16 Colorado at Arizona, 9 p.m.

No. 17 Oklahoma St. vs. Texas Tech, 2:30 p.m.

No. 18 Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech, 2:30 p.m.

No. 19 LSU at Arkansas, 6 p.m.

No. 21 Nebraska vs. Minnesota, 6:30 p.m.

No. 22 Florida vs. South Carolina, 11 a.m.

No. 23 Washington St. vs. California, 9:30 p.m.

No. 24 Boise State at Hawaii, 6 p.m.

TRITON 88, SAUK VALLEY 66 TRITON (4-0) Virgil 2 0-0 4, Johnson 2 3-4 7, Terrell 6 3-4 15, Atkins 4 1-1 10, Bouie 1 0-0 2, Joyce 4 1-2 13, Deere 4 0-2 9, Crenshaw 1 0-0 2, Bunjaky 1 0-0 3, Thorpe 9 2-2 23. Totals: 34 10-15 88.

SAUK VALLEY (1-3) Jonah Green 0 0-0 0, Devin Johnson 0 0-0 0, Seth Horn 2 0-0 4, Karson Arrenholz 3 0-0 9, Riley Mehrens 2 0-0 6, Laron Carr 2 0-0 6, Sean Chislom 4 0-0 8, Trevor Otten 0 2-2 2, Garrett Duffin 5 5-5 18, Matt Wasilewski 0 0-0 0, Lamont Patton 1 0-0 2, Ethan Sanford 0 0-0 0, Malcolm Mabry 4 3-4 11. Totals: 23 10-11 66.

Halftime: Triton 44, SVCC 30. 3s – Triton 10 (Joyce 4, Thorpe 3, Atkins, Deere, Bunjaky), SVCC 10 (Arrenholz 3, Duffin 3, Mehrens 2, Carr 2).

Women’s basketball Wednesday’s result at Sauk Valley C.C.

LINCOLN 72, SAUK VALLEY 68 LINCOLN Malloy 0 0-0 0, Maines 0 0-0 0, Young 9 4-9 24, Roper 4 0-0 10, Smith 4 0-0 9, Lowery 0 0-0 0, Edwards 1 0-0 2, Bolden 4 2-4 10, Clark 5 3-4 17. Totals: 27 9-17 72.

SAUK VALLEY (1-1) Jaida Carson 0 0-0 0, Alexi McCloud 3 1-4 7, Carolynn Hammelman 1 1-2 4, Courtney Rogers 0 0-0 0, Bailey Schrader 6 1-3 13, Tori Edleman 0 0-0 0, Dabriona Williams 9 4-6 22, Kennedy Kuykendall 7 6-8 22.

Totals: 26 13-23 68.

Lincoln 13 21 17 21 – 72 SVCC 14 16 17 21 – 68 3s – Lincoln 9 (Clark 4, Young 2, Roper 2, Smith), SVCC 3 (Kuykendall 2, Hammelman).

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA New England 7 1 0 .875 217 132 Miami 4 4 0 .500 173 182 Buffalo 4 5 0 .444 237 203 N.Y. Jets 3 6 0 .333 173 235 South

W L T Pct PF PA Houston 5 3 0 .625 137 167 Tennessee 4 5 0 .444 217 226 Indianapolis 4 5 0 .444 239 256 Jacksonville 2 6 0 .250 153 215 North

W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 4 4 0 .500 154 153 Pittsburgh 4 4 0 .500 184 171 Cincinnati 3 4 1 .438 167 189 Cleveland 0 9 0 .000 168 273 West

W L T Pct PF PA Oakland 7 2 0 .778 245 223 Kansas City 6 2 0 .750 185 151 Denver 6 3 0 .667 214 166 San Diego 4 5 0 .444 268 247

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East W L T Pct PF PA 7 1 0 .875 223 140 5 3 0 .625 161 164 4 3 1 .563 186 189 4 4 0 .500 202 145 South

W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 6 3 0 .667 305 259 New Orleans 4 4 0 .500 242 238 Tampa Bay 3 5 0 .375 180 232 Carolina 3 5 0 .375 204 206 North

W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 5 3 0 .625 155 126 Detroit 5 4 0 .556 205 206 Green Bay 4 4 0 .500 198 187 Chicago 2 6 0 .250 131 179 West

W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 5 2 1 .688 162 134 Arizona 3 4 1 .438 179 140 Los Angeles 3 5 0 .375 130 167 San Francisco 1 7 0 .125 167 260 Today’s game Cleveland at Baltimore, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Atlanta at Philadelphia, noon Denver at New Orleans, noon Houston at Jacksonville, noon Los Angeles at N.Y. Jets, noon Kansas City at Carolina, noon Chicago at Tampa Bay, noon Minnesota at Washington, noon Green Bay at Tennessee, noon Miami at San Diego, 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

Dallas at Pittsburgh, 3:25 p.m.

Seattle at New England, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Detroit, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Oakland Monday’s game Cincinnati at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington Philadelphia

NBA Wednesday’s results Charlotte 104, Utah 98 Indiana 122, Philadelphia 115, OT Minnesota 123, Orlando 107 New York 110, Brooklyn 96 Washington 118, Boston 93 Atlanta 115, Chicago 107 Toronto 112, Oklahoma City 102 Phoenix 107, Detroit 100 Houston 101, San Antonio 99 Dallas at Golden State, late Portland at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s games Chicago at Miami, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Denver, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s box score

HAWKS 115, BULLS 107 CHICAGO (107) Gibson 6-15 1-1 13, Lopez 3-4 0-0 6, Rondo 2-10 1-2 6, Butler 13-24 9-12 39, Wade 10-17 3-4 25, McDermott 4-6 0-0 8, Portis 0-3 0-0 0, Mirotic 0-3 2-2 2, Canaan 3-9 0-0 8. Totals 41-91 16-21 107.

ATLANTA (115) Bazemore 1-4 1-2 3, Millsap 5-13 4-4 16, Howard 6-9 6-9 18, Schroder 5-19 2-3 13, Korver 4-5 1-1 11, Sefolosha 8-9 2-2 20, Humphries 0-1 2-2 2, Muscala 4-8 2-2 11, Delaney 4-6 2-2 10, Hardaway Jr. 5-9 0-0 11. Totals 42-83 22-27 115.

Chicago 27 34 27 19—107 Atlanta 35 33 26 21—115 3-Point Goals-Chicago 9-27 (Butler 4-9, Canaan 2-5, Wade 2-5, Rondo 1-4, McDermott 0-1, Mirotic 0-3), Atlanta 9-20 (Korver 2-2, Millsap 2-3, Sefolosha 2-3, Muscala 1-3, Hardaway Jr. 1-3, Schroder 1-4, Bazemore 0-1, Delaney 0-1). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Chicago 30 (Gibson 6), Atlanta 49 (Millsap 11). Assists-Chicago 24 (Butler, Rondo 7), Atlanta 24 (Bazemore 7). Total Fouls-Chicago 21, Atlanta 20. Technicals-Gibson, Bazemore.

NHL Wednesday’s results Columbus 3, Anaheim 2, OT Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1, OT Chicago 2, St. Louis 1, OT Today’s games Columbus at Boston, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

San Jose at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s box score

BLACKHAWKS 2, BLUES 1, OT Chicago 0 1 0 1 — 2 St. Louis 0 0 1 0 — 1 First Period-None.

Second Period-1, Chicago, Hossa 7 (Panarin, Forsling), 1:22.

Third Period-2, St. Louis, Pietrangelo 3 (Tarasenko, Schwartz), 17:49.

Overtime-3, Chicago, Panarin 6 (Seabrook, Kane), 0:25.

Shots on Goal-Chicago 6-9-14-1–30. St. Louis 8-8-12–28.

Power-play-Chicago 0-5; St. Louis 0-3.

Goalies-Chicago, Crawford 7-3-1 (28 shots27 saves). St. Louis, Allen 5-3-3 (30-28).

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Which approach is better for South in this two-spade contract after West leads the diamond nine?

Unusually, the auction looks perfect! Yes, East is stronger than he might have been, but

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South took East’s diamond queen (a silly play that did not cost) with the king and played his heart. West won with the ace and led his second diamond. Declarer put up dummy’s ace and played a spade to the king and ace.

The defenders continued with a club to the ace, a diamond ruff, the club king, a club ruff and a fourth diamond, which promoted another trump trick for down two.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF FAIRFIELD MUTUAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 73-MC-5 DRAINAGE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TO: ALL INTERESTED LANDOWNERS Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the FAIRFIELD MUTUAL DRAINAGE DISTRICT will be held on November 28, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. at the offices of Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C., Ten Park Avenue West, Princeton, Illinois.

Dated this 4th day of November, 2016.

Nov. 10, 2016

MARY C. DREMANN Clerk of the Circuit Court of Bureau County

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 25, A.D. 2016, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as PKC Construction located at 21354 Lincoln Road Sterling IL, 61081.

Dated this 25th day of October, A.D. 2016 Dana Nelson County Clerk Oct. 27, Nov. 3rd & 10th 2016

ESTATE OF: NORMAN C. LUBBS, Deceased.

NO. 16 P 135 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of NORMAN C. LUBBS. Letters of Office were issued on OCTOBER 20, 2016 to NORMAN R. LUBBS, 148 Fern Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Gregory F. Schott, 205 Third Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 6181-0471.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Probate Division, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before MAY 1, 2017, and 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.

Dated: October 25, 2016.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on October 28 A.D. 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Bread Winner Creations located at 2101 Richardson Road, Amboy, IL 61310.

Dated this 28th day of October A.D. 2016.

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CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JAMES OWEN PARKER, Deceased.

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Notice is hereby given of the death of JAMES OWEN PARKER. Letters of Office were issued on the 3rd day of November, 2015, to MICHELLE R. LEWIS, as Independent Administrators, and whose attorneys are PIGNATELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., l02 East Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 6l07l.

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Full and Part time staff needed for group home for persons with developmental disabilities. DSP trained persons preferred, but will train.

Apply at Self Help Enterprises, Inc. 2300 West LeFevre Sterling IL 61071

Personal Assistant Needed Part Time Evenings For more info call 815-718-2302

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

Email: SterlingLive WorkExchange@ gmail.com

510-508-3894 Mechanic Wanted Experience needed. Diesel experience a plus.

40 hrs/wk.

Competitive pay.

No weekends/ holidays. bellini@grics.net 815-284-4175

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School Nurse needed for the 2016-2017 school year at Rock Falls Township High School. Must have an RN degree.

Competitive Salary and Benefits.

Send a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Mike Berentes, 101 12th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 by Friday, November 18, 2016.

Local appliance store looking for Delivery Help Please send replies to Box #:1353, c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O. Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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815-625-3600 815-284-2222

Send resume to:

TCI Manufacturing P.O. Box 306 Walnut, IL 61376 or blafever@tcimfg.com

Local manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Estimator. Candidate should have strong math skills and the ability to multi-task. Primary duties will include creating a bill of materials and costing those items in order to create quotes for customers. This is a full-time position with benefits.

SEND RESUME TO:

No phone calls please.

SM-ST10334-1110

Accounting/Tax Professional Local CPA has an opportunity for an experienced tax professional for the coming tax season. Duties would include tax preparation, financial statement preparation and some payroll preparation. Hours would be full-time during tax season and part-time for the rest of the year. This is an excellent opportunity to work into an equity position in this firm.

Erie Foods International Inc. in Rochelle, Illinois is looking for a

full-time Maintenance Mechanic.

The successful applicant will have general maintenance knowledge and experience in carpentry, welding, electrical, etc. as well as be able to operate all commonly used hand and power tools and maintenance shop tools.

Submit resumes to: humanresources@eriefoods.com SM-ST10335-1115

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The position will be primarily for third shift.

Some overtime work may be required.

Salary will be based on training and experience.

The Bureau Valley CUSD #340 has an opening for a Transportation Director.

A resume may be sent to Dr. Stephen Endress at the District Office in Manlius at PO Box 289, Manlius IL 61338 or at sendress@ bureauvalley.net.

Deadline for application is November 15, 2016.

TO OUR

TCI Manufacturing, P.O. Box 306 Walnut, IL 61376 or jackerman@tcimfg.com

No phone calls please.

Please send replies to Box #: 1351 c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Sauk Valley Media does not knowingly accept advertising which is in violation of the law. Likewise, we do not knowingly accept advertising which is fraudulent or has intent. malicious While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential We problems. strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, when particularly dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

Whiteside County Health Department/Community Health Clinic has an opening for a full time Chief Financial Officer.

Excellent benefits.

Master's in Business or comparable degree required, experience in medical field preferred.

Send resumes to Beth Florini, CEO, 1300 W. 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 by November 28th www.white sidehealth.org E.O.E.

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Astec Mobile Screens is currently seeking qualified mechanical assemblers and machine operators for its Night Shift.

Associate Pastor of Ministries.

MINISTRIES

Night Shift, Assemblers, Machine Operators

• Machine Operators need no prior experience.

Individuals must have a good work history/work ethic with good communication and organizational skills. Person should have high school diploma, GED or higher education. Drug screen and physical are required. Company offers an excellent benefit package.

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COORDINATOR Local Ag related company is expanding and in need of full time Customer Service Coordinators- This individual will perform daily activities of customer service, order fulfillment and arranging transportation.

Are you experienced in Ag product parts and heavy construction equipment looking to work for a stable company that offers amazing benefits? If so, this job is for you!

Should have a high degree of interpersonal skills, be cooperative and professional. Applicant should have a working knowledge of computer software including spreadsheets, electronic mail, and word processing. A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related is desirable, or significant progress toward a degree.

Job duties:

Primarily focus on taking part orders over the phone and servicing walk-in customers. Look up part numbers in equipment parts books or online resources. Make hydraulic hoses for both AG and heavy construction as requested. Other related job duties as assigned.

Please submit Resumes to:

salesbcinfo@gmail.com

Please send replies to Box #:1352 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

Previous experience in parts, inventory, heavy construction equipment or farm equipment required. Must have knowledge of Sprayers, Combines and Tractors required. Computer literate, willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Learn More and how to apply: visit http://www.altorfer.com/ contact-us/careers/, click on: View Open Jobs and refer to job title: Parts Counter Specialist, Rock Falls, IL, Req #1565.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M-F-D-V

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BANK OWNED Online Auction, 7 Vacant Lots, Bidding Begins November 11, 2016 through November 17, 2016. For more information, visit www.lball star.com or call 312-925-0900

SPECIAL SALES 620 Festival of Trees Store at Northland Mall opens Nov. 13 @ noon, proceeds benefit Hospice RR

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. & Fri. 8-4 1305 Ann Ave. Pack-n-Play, coldishes, lectibles, family clothing & many new household & gift items.

Tues. Nov. 8 thru Sat. Nov. 12 9:00am-6:00pm 401 N. 4th St. Everything going!

Call 815-622-4880 for information

For motor route availability call David Sheets

Parts Counter Specialist Rock Falls, IL

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is lispecifically censed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

A detailed job description can be found at www. dixonbethel.com under the News/Events tab. Applicants should have formal ministry training plus three years of ministryexperience.Interestedpersonsmaysubmitadetailed resume, including church leadership experience, a statement of his Christian testimony and at least three references to dixonbethel@gmail.com.

Sterling

Astec Mobile Screens, Inc. Attn: H.R. Dept.

2704 W. LeFevre Road Sterling, IL 61081 SM-ST13843-1115

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OREGON GARAGE SALES 624

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CHILD CARE

Bethel Church is seeking an

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Astec Mobile Screens applications are available at www.astecmobilescreens.com under “Careers”.

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Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

Read Sauk Valley Classifieds real estate section

• Mechanical assemblers should have mechanical skills, operating a variety of hand and power tools, electrical and hydraulic knowledge is a plus.

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HELP WANTED Estimator

Local manufacturing company is seeking full-time AutoCAD Designer with strong AutoCAD skills and 3D experience. AutoCAD Mechanical 2016 experience preferred but not required. Primary duties will include creating fabrication drawings, layouts, proposal drawings and bill of material lists. This is a full-time position with benefits.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 ESTATE SALE November 12 & 13th 10am-4 pm 1401 Lancaster Dr. (Wolf Subdv.)

John Deere 345 tractor, gas edger, 2 grills, lawn gas sweeper, seeder, hooks, shepherd gas weed eater, hand garden tools, charger, battery lawn chairs, deck furniture, step ladders vise, sprayers, wet-dry coolers, vac., exercise equ., garden hoses & reel, lots and lots of Christmas décor, silk flowers, totes, 2 queen bedroom sets (pillow tops) gum ball machines, galvanized pans, Hummel plates, dresser sets, antique coca cola cooler, Oreck Vacuum, Indian trade blankets, several living room chairs, nice oak kitchen stools, Bun coffee pot, usual kitchen items, several erector sets, Manlius & Sterling 1920's year books, several lamps, carnival chalk, floral pattern sofa, leather sofa, silver dollars, silver ounces, and other coins, cap guns, boy scout knife, Richardson Brothers beautiful oak kitchen china buffet, china, Noritake brothers Richard oak dining table w/ 6 chairs, collectible glassware & pottery, many DeKalb seed colcorn lectiblessigns, bags, etc. Whole Household items.

Fall Open House & Craft Show Friday & Saturday Nov. 11th & 12th 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

717 Grace Ave. Rock Falls Avon, Crafts, Pink Zebra, Tastefully Simple, Shaklee, Stampin Up, Twin City Popcorn 815-499-6973

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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 ➊SIMON MASONARY➊ 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 •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

We Take Your Fun Seriously!

Bicycle Repairs Tune-Ups Overhauls 205 E. 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021 (815)622-8180

www.grc.bike Tuesday - Friday • 10 - 6 Saturday • 8-1

Cleaning Service

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

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

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

Gutter Cleaning GUTTERS & THEN SOME Gutter Cleaning & Repair Service Miscellaneous Jobs FREE ESTIMATES 815-535-0911 Bonded & Insured If you have gutter problems, call the Gutter Guys!!

American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company�

Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

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!â€? •Experience On All Manner of Home Repairs & Maintenance since 1986

Haul/Clean Service JOHN'S CLEANUP & REMOVAL Anything goes!!

Estate Cleanups PHONE 815-622-0240

Home Improvement

âœśSince 1981âœś â—†Home Improvement â—†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

Serving the Sauk Valley Areas for over 15 years •On the Job Manufactured • Expert Installation •Competitive prices •Best Quality Materials, Guaranteed •5� and 6�

Seamless Gutters for Residential, Industrial & Commercial Needs •Leaf Free Gutter Protection Systems •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Handyman 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

“Area's #1 Roofing Contractor IL Lic# 104-015191 Licensed, Bonded & Insured •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Decks •Additions •Garages & More Residential & Commercial Call now to schedule your FREE Estimate!

Will beat any leading competitor price 815-590-2677

Roofing/Siding

“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

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

Illinois License #104.016127 Bonded/Insured •Roofing •Siding • Windows •Doors •Additions• •Garages •Drywall •Decks and more Free Estimates 815-213-0556

Serving the Sauk Valley Area for over 15 years. •Garages •Additions •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Gutters •Interior/Exterior •New Construction & Re-Construction Residential, Industrial, Commercial •Licensed •Bonded •Insured FREE Estimates 815-213-0704

Storage

www.allsafe center.com • 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

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

WILKINS TREE & LANDSCAPING Simple Trimming Simple Price Fully Insured Licensed Timber Buyer in IL FREE Estimates Selling hardwood lumber & firewood 815-631-4340

TELEVISION IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners

The Softener Man

Lawn Care BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

Tree Service

TV Repair

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

Painting

Gutters

Clock/Watch Repair

LawnCare Service •Pot Holes •Leaf clean up •House clean up •Large hauling (dirt, gravel, sand) •Gutters •Pressure washing •Snow Plowing •Free Estimates• 815-590-6336

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

Handyman

High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

815-544-0918

Repairr on all makes & models Servicce Call Special $19.95!

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CLARK'S

A&M TREE SERVICES

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Licensed/ Insured.

Whiteside Areas 815-590-1677

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

Fri. & sat. 9-5 901 West 3rd Street IN-HOME ESTATE TAG SALE Estate of Eileen Nielsen Another full house! Most all antique/primitive/ and vintage items, some Nascar, hurricane lamps, old local dentist dental cabinet (beautiful condition), lots of misc. furniture, linens, sewing, pictures, antique screen door, books, porcelain, vintage clothes, tons of costume vintage jewelry, dolls, tools, too much to list.

100 pics on estatesales.net Sale is assisted

by Sauk Valley Estate Sales

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!

Thurs. - Sun. 8-5 21408 Lincoln Rd. (Hwy 30) Men's large western shirts, horse tack, glassware, home dĂŠcor, camping items, hunting bows, shelving & entertainment centers, tables, snow skis, CD's & misc.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

Nascar Collectibles Dale SR +JR Coats Cars, Elliott, Martin & Kenseth Coats, Etc. 284-3530

APPLIANCES

710

Gas stove, works good. $75. Call 815-499-2130.

Kenmore Heavy Washer; Duty worked great, needs timer knob. free 815-994-2813 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

BICYCLES

715

21 speed large bicycle. Looks new. $55 OBO call 815440-8937

WOOD / FUEL

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755

27�

Television.

Does work $50 815-284-8321

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Tree Service

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624

FURNITURE

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

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Beautyrest kingsized mattress and boxspring. 1 year old. $900 OBO. 815-973-1654 Ethan Allen Brady top grain leather sofa, 7' long, honcolor.

Great ey cond. $600. 815849-5229.

King Head & foot board, wrought iron and wood w/ bed frame $300, 6mo. old. 941-380-3966 Mattress sets: $99, Full Twin $129, Queen $159, King $199. Will deliver! Bunk Bed $298. Call 309451-7477 •Nice bedroom dresser w/ mirror. •Tall wooden dresser. Make offer.

815-631-6678 Oak entertainment center shelves & doors. Nice. $50 815-857-2308 Recliner Couch, dk. brown leather, like new, clean, 815-622$500 3004 Twin, full, queen, king beds. Washer, dryer, refrig., dresser, sofas, recliner, table/chairs 815-718-4385.

Wood Rocking Chair - $60 815-288-7148

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 2 Kittens need good indoor home.

Can send pictures.

815-590-7625 4 Happy Healthy Kittens need new home. (2 bl/wh & 2 gray/wh) 815-6524181.

Free Kittens to 1 good home, Siamese & 3 black 815-440-9784 Male & Female Bobtail & Hemingway (extra toes) cats, to good home 815-501-9936 Wanted: Tea Cup size F Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

LAWN MOWERS

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Craftsman riding lawn mower, 42� deck, 14 ½ hp, $350/obo 815-9943339

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.

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WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 12, Schrock Oak kitchen cabinets.

Like new!

815-718-2177 14 piece misc. snowman figures collections. $12 obo 815-973-9324 16� XL Laser level with aluminum tripod. $60 815284-1094 17� W x 42� L, louvered cafe doors w/ hardware. $40 815-626-5142 4� portable tile saw $60 815-2841094 4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 Arc welding rods Lg. Quanity of sz.

Applications. $75 815-626-5142 Barn Quilts 2' x 2', put on sheds, barns, & garages, $50 815-284-2617 Bench Drill press heavy duty. ½ Jacobson chuck. $35 815-626-5142 Bissel vacuum 12amp; easy empty container $25 815-284-1094 Blue, 26� womens one speed bicycle. New tires. Like new cond. $30 815-625-1606 Chain link fence 4 ft.x43 ft. $25. Call 815-631-6678.

CUBS FAN'S!! •2 Grand stand seats from Wrigley Field in 1950's. •1950's Cubs Jacket. •Cubs framed picture of Wrigley before the lights. Paid $175 in 1986.

Will Negotiate Call for information. Will listen to all offers & all must be seen.

815-994-8701 Electric hospital bed, twin sizeexc. cond. $125.

Call 815-718-4385 Exerciser, extended capacity, recumbent, like new, $75. 815-625-9441 FOR SALE: 5 forklifts & 3 trucks Taking offers.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 Humidifier digital read out. Good cond. $30 815-625-1606 LED Signtronix digital sign indoor $200; 6 station Pucker Powder machine $100.

815-632-3577.

Schwinn AirDyn exercise bike, Delta drill press, two table saws, hardwood type flooring, Troybilt 26� snow thrower, Rough cut cherry lumber, Qn size wood headboard & frame, Router table, Electric wood splitter. Call 815284-4370 Valley Pool Table 40� x 80� In good Condition, $900.

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FARM EQUIPMENT

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1950 Minneapolis Moline ZA. Runs great, Mechanically sound. All there. All metal is straight.

Needs paint. Good tires. Great tractor project Must sell due to health. $1,475/obo 815-379-2541 or 815-718-5354

CLASSIC CARS

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1970 Dodge Dart Swinger orig. 318 V8, 90,000 mi., dual exhaust, good tires, brakes, new battery, $3,800.

815-284-2825 Antique Auto 1930 Ford Model A Coupe.RBLT. ENG. New wiring, new tires, etc. $11,000 815-973-4771

AUTOMOBILES

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1994 Mustang GT convertible, red.

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1996 Ford Explorer runs good, $1,500 OBO. Call 815-625-9296 1999 Chevy Prizm 182k mi. $500 Runs good.

815-499-5840 2001 GMC Ceirra SLT, 4WD Z71. $6,000. Call 815-857-4282 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4dr. 90,200 mi. good cond. $3,000 OBO 815-626-0298

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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6, 65k mi. new tires.

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1989 Chevy Silverado, 2 door, half ton, 2 tone, mint condition! nothing needed! $6,500 815-946-3572

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2000 Chevy Express Van 6.0, 8cly. 125K mi.

Runs good. $1,500 815-535-1459

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2006 Chevy Silverado LT, 3500 diesel 4x4, loaded.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Astrograph Make positive changes in your personal life.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Make your home base your comfort zone. Express your feelings and share your long-term goals with the person or people you care about most. Creative solutions will help eliminate uncertainty.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Mull over all the facts and consider the changes that make the most sense. Clearing emotional debris will encourage you to move forward without hesitation or despair.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- How you earn your living should be based on what you enjoy doing. Don’t fall short just because you are afraid to make your dreams come true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t give in to emotional manipulation or let anger lead to unfortunate mistakes. If you go high when others go low, you will find the strength and courage to move forward.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Be creative when handling legal, contractual or money matters. A health issue due to stress will arise if you aren’t willing to do what needs to be done.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The personal changes you make will heighten your reputation and bring you the attention required to help you advance. Don’t let a bully or outside pressure stand in your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you share your feelings, you will come up with solutions to any dilemma you face.

Partnerships look promising and will encourage you to expand your interests and try new things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Get involved in projects, activities or pursuits that are physically engaging.

Strenuous activity will help you feel better and could lead to further success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can get ahead if you network or discuss your options with a headhunter or someone you’ve enjoyed working with in the past.

Learn as you go in order to get ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Get involved in projects you believe in. The people you meet and the contribution you make will help you make decisions that will change your life. Romance is on the rise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t give in to someone trying to control your affairs.

An emotional outburst will be hard to avoid. Make your motives and decisions crystal clear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Good fortune is heading in your direction if you are willing to make the appropriate changes to your lifestyle and relationships.

Stand tall and be firm.

©2016 UFS

CELEBRITY CIPHER

by Luis Campos

Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: O equals U “ G ’ Z U T D E T R C K T J U T L H LT D U I I H V L . . .

G X U Z U V P O G L LV R G X W; G X U Z U V I U D L LFTL G JGJX’L FTZU T MFTXMU LH EGX.” -- TVXHDJ YTDKUV Previous Solution: “You can dress it up, but it comes down to the fact that a movie is only as good as its script.” -- Curtis Hanson Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick

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