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DIXON | SCHOOLS

District covers its bases for levy Finance director aims high to ensure district gets the most out of its share of property taxes

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

DIXON – Wondering what the next step is, now that voters shot down the referendum to build a new Dixon High School? So are school district officials.

“I know people are wondering when

the board will start talking about when we’ll move forward after the vote,” Superintendent Margo Empen said, but “I don’t think there will be a lot of discussion [at Wednesday’s meeting].”

She and other administrators will meet with financial advisers Friday to go over the intricacies of the 1 percent Lee County sales tax increase voters did approve,

and expect long-term facility planning talks to begin in earnest in December.

The hot-button topic Wednesday will be putting a preliminary request for a 5.4 percent increase in the tax levy extension on file, which would trigger a truth-in-taxation hearing before the December meeting.

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EDUCATION

Council’s new director will help region tap into resources for local growth

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From left: Natalia Barrientos, Lily Cantu, and Dulce Lopez were among the students in Julia Guerrero’s third-grade class at Washington Elementary School who decided where the $40 Guerrero’s daughter had found weeks earlier would go. The vote was close, but students elected to send CGH Medical Center the money, where it went to buy rubber duckies for kids who are a little nervous about a visit to the emergency room.

What do you do when some unexpected cash flows your way? A Sterling teacher let her students make that decision, and what they did was just ...

Positively ducky

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

STERLING – It’s true, kids will be kids. They play like there’s no tomorrow and sometimes horse around, and as a result, they break bones. Get nosebleeds. Get stitches.

Many of them also have hearts of gold, like the 25 kiddos in Julia Guerrero’s third-grade class at Washington Elementary School.

About a month ago, Guerrero’s daughter,

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Vanessa, 12, found $40 on the ground at a cross-country meet at Hoover Park. Her mom gave her number to Sterling High Principal Jason Austin and they waited for weeks, but no one called to claim the loot.

So she gave her 25 friends – that’s what she calls them: “All my students are my extrawonderful friends” – a mighty creative creative writing assignment: Convince me who should get the money.

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ROCK FALLS – Daniel Payette aims to keep the economic development wheel turning within the six-county region.

The 32-year-old Shannon native was named executive director of Blackhawk Hills Regional Council last month.

The agency serves Whiteside, Lee, Ogle, Carroll, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties, providing resources to foster enhanced Daniel economic growth, Payette workforce development, natural resources conservation and quality of life for their communities.

Payette replaced his colleague, former Executive Director Theresa Wittenauer, who became Lee County’s first administrator on Aug. 8 after about 5 years with the council.

Wittenauer has been a valuable resource during the transition, Payette said.

“You can’t replace knowledge, but you can hope to supplement it over time,” he said.

Payette’s professional demeanor, organizational knowledge and work in local communities will make him a strong leader, Blackhawk Hills Board President Ed Juracek said.

Payette has a master’s degree in urban and regional development from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and before coming to Blackhawk Hills in 2011, he was an assistant for the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council.

He started at the local agency as outreach coordinator and planning manager, tasked with implementing the nine-county, $69 million iFiber broadband project that improved high-speed internet access for schools, libraries, hospitals and municipal offices throughout northwestern Illinois.

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Grade-schoolers helped teach us all a lesson

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

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here was something about that look. As Julia Guerrero’s third-graders at Washington Elementary School looked at one another, you could read their minds: Look what we can do. With just 40 bucks. We bought 100 rubber duckies for kids admitted to the Emergency Department at CGH Medical Center.

Sandi Baylor-Schmidt, human resources director at CGH, was as baffled as she was moved when she opened the envelope containing two twenties and a letter that read: “Dear CGH, We are giving you this money to help people get well. We found this money on the ground and decided by voting to give it to you.

Sincerely, Mrs. Guerrero’s Class Washington School� “They had to write a letter, in the perfect form a letter was in,�

Baylor-Schmidt said. “Then they had to decide what to do with it, and they went through the democratic process to pick one.

That’s amazing to me. I admire teachers. I don’t know that I’d

christopher HEIMERMAN Heimerman is the Enterprise and Projects Editor at SVM. He can be reached at cheimerman@ saukvalley. com or 815-625-3600, ext. 5523.

think to do that. That’s how they think, and that’s why I admire them. “She’s taught them lots of things, all wrapped up in one super-nice gesture.�

Baylor-Schmidt knows teachers well. The lessons taught by her mom, Alberta Newton, for 43 years in the ChadwickMilledgeville school district, put food on the table. Her sister, Shelly Parks, followed in those footsteps, and has taught for 20 years in Milledgeville.

Baylor-Schmidt admits she doesn’t have the patience to teach, but she’s one of a couple of CGH employees deserving of a high five for thinking creatively.

Typically, community contributions go to the pediatrics

department by default, but she thought, What about kids in the Emergency Department? “There’s a lot of kids who come through there, and it’s scary,� she said. “There’s lots of equipment, people, doctors and nurses.�

She went to Sarah AlvarezBrown, who’s still new to being the manager of the Emergency Department, and Alvarez-Brown suggested buying rubber duckies – the same sort of toys she has lining the window of her office. Sure, they’re adorable, but the idea is that she’s got her ducks in a row. “When she told me kids love rubber duckies, I said, ‘Are you kidding me?’� she said, laughing.

They’re also washable and, thus, sanitary, whereas stuffed animals are a little trickier in that regard, so the hospital likely will buy another batch once all 100

find new homes.

What a cool lesson for those 25 third-graders. Their generosity helped a lot more than those 100 kids. The concept likely will stick, and who knows how many more kids will get duckies down the line?

Baylor-Schmidt said she’d never received a monetary donation from a class, and the gesture of compassion was a bona fide breath of fresh air amid election season. “Among all of that, we still have good things going on,� she said. All we’ve got to do is follow the third-grade teachers, and their kiddos, and we might all be all right after all.

Christopher Heimerman covers education for Sauk Valley Media and is its enterprise and projects editor. He can be reached at 815625-3600, ext. 5523, or cheimerman@saukvalley.com.

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Sandi Baylor-Schmidt, human resources director at CGH Medical Center, admires the letter sent to the hospital by the third-graders in Julia Guerrero’s class at Washington Elementary School in Sterling. Their $40 donation bought 100 rubber duckies that are being given to children admitted to the Emergency Department. ABOVE LEFT: The letter the students wrote to CGH.

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Brock R. Russell, 21, of Rock Falls; 1:01 a.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of West Second Street; speeding; given notice to appear in court.

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Lezlee J. LeFevre, 41, of Dixon; 3 p.m. Friday in the 800 block of Dixon Avenue; speeding; released with promise to comply.

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A truth-in-taxation hearing is required when the proposed levy is more than 5 percent higher than the year before. It’s informational only – the district does not need to change course based on anything that is said at the hearing.

The district’s business director, Dave Blackburn, regularly projects the equalized assessed value markedly higher than he actually expects it to be.

For 2016, he’s projected nearly $361 million EAV for 2016, compared to about $343 million in 2015.

“I’d much rather have it come in considerably less than what we projected it at, than to predict less, have it come in at more, and we miss our chance to get to $2.95,” he said.

That figure refers to the $2.95-per-$100 education fund rate – the maximum the district can ask for.

“We never try to leave money on the table, and the EAV is the best assessment of what we can get from the county assessor’s office,” Empen said.

“We’re just trying to get to the maximum rate,” Blackburn said. “That’s the sole objective in this.”

In April, Blackburn found out the EAV was about $3 million higher than in 2014, whereas he’d projected the increase at $12 million – triggering a truth-in-taxation hearing last December.

He said that as long as

District plans to make good on its tax promise

What’s an EAV?

The equalized assessed value, or EAV, is the result of applying the state equalization factor to the assessed value of a parcel of property. Tax bills are calculated by multiplying the EAV (after any deductions for homesteads) by the tax rate.

Board vote could shave money from property tax bills

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

the board is willing to go through a public hearing, he’ll always aim high with his estimation, and that the ed fund rate was only lower than $2.95 in 1 year – because the board didn’t want to hold a hearing.

“The hearing can be alarming, but we can’t get more than we’re entitled to,” he said.

The EAV increase will allow the district to ask for increases to three limitless funds: retirement, Social Security, and liability. The percentage increases are so negligible, “for the average homeowner, they won’t notice a difference,” Blackburn said.

Also Wednesday, the board will take a look at the district’s scores on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers – the test students in grades three through eight will continue to take. The state swapped the assessment out for the SAT on the high school level.

Empen said the scores will be used to figure out which areas to concentrate on when developing a school improvement plan.

STERLING – A rare bump to the equalized assessed value in the Sterling school district will help the school board start making good on its promise to abate $1 million in property taxes.

The expiration of Walmart Distribution Center’s 10-year Enterprise Zone property tax abatement means a 5.71 percent increase to the EAV in the district. That number has been stagnant in recent history, so a bump such as this doesn’t happen often.

How rarely does it happen?

“Never,” Tim Schwingle, the district’s director of finances, said with a laugh. “It’s been a long, long time – 10 to 15 years maybe – since it’s gone up that much.”

Wednesday night, the school board will recommend levying $12.175 million for the 2016 levy year. The preliminary levy will be on file 30 days before the board will vote to adopt it at its December meeting. It will also vote on approving $333,333.33 to pay down its bond and interest levy.

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Budget work starts off with a conflict SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vision of a swift, postelection budget compromise is off to a rocky start after a key Democratic leader cited a last-minute “schedule conflict” as the reason for missing a meeting the Republican governor requested.

Republican leaders who met with Rauner on Monday blasted Democrats for their absence and said they need to be engaged to move forward.

“It is completely inexcusable,” said Republican Sen. Christine Radogno, the GOP’s Senate leader.

Late Monday, Democrat-

ic House Speaker Michael Madigan’s spokesman, Steve Brown, told reporters that Madigan will meet with Rauner and other legislative leaders today.

Rauner said last week he was “cautiously optimistic” when he asked House and Senate leaders to meet to begin work on ending a 16-month budget standoff, but the absence of ruling Democrats shows how challenging it continues to be to find compromise.

The political standoff has led to cuts to social service providers, some of whom have shut down altogether, and an uncer-

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tain future for higher education institutions that are receiving less funding than they have in the past.

Madigan did not provide details of the conflict.

After Madigan’s announcement, Senate President John Cullerton bowed out, saying the meeting wouldn’t be productive without everyone there. He said he hoped the meeting could be rescheduled for today.

Last December, Madigan also said a scheduling conflict kept him from attending one of the governor’s budget meetings.

He didn’t say what the conflict was then, either.

What’s an EAV?

The equalized assessed value, or EAV, is the result of applying the state equalization factor to the assessed value of a parcel of property. Tax bills are calculated by multiplying the EAV (after any deductions for homesteads) by the tax rate.

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If that’s approved, the owner of a $90,000 home would see about $66.57 come off the school district portion of his or her taxes in 2017.

“Not a huge amount, we understand,” Superintendent Tad Everett said. “But in this environment, when you look at other taxing bodies in neighboring communities, and even locally, where we’re not getting any funding increase from the state of Illinois, other bodies are really

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raising our tax rates.”

The levy extension’s increase of $215,000 is 4.84 percent more than last year’s.

The district gets between $1.5 million and $1.6 million in extra revenue from the 1 percent sales tax bump Whiteside County voters approved in November 2014. While pitching the tax bump to its residents, Sterling school district officials said they’d use a portion of the added revenue to abate $1 million in taxes over the next 4 years.

The state’s budget quagmire prevented that plan taking effect last year.

“Because of the governor’s threat or option to freeze property taxes across the state, had we reduced our tax rate at that time, it would have been extremely detrimental, due to the fund-

ing formula for schools,” Everett said.

Tax abatement is one of the district’s chief financial goals, along with maintaining a balanced budget, which it had done 4 years running, meeting shortterm facility needs, planning for long-term facility needs and lowering the overall tax rate.

Residents can rest assured that there is no “gotcha” moment coming down the pike, Schwingle said.

“This isn’t one of those, ‘Oh yeah, it will come down, but next year, they’ll jack it right back up.’ Our long-term projections show that our rate will remain this low, or maybe even decrease in the future.

“Even when the abatement process goes away, it should be this low or lower in the future.”

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OBITUARIES Rollin K. Mercer NORMAL– Rollin K. Mercer, 72, of Normal, died of pancreatic cancer peacefully Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at his home.

Rollin “Rollie” was born Aug. 21, 1944, in Dixon, to Kenneth and Marian Mercer.

Rollie worked for State Farm and retired after 35 years of service. During his tenure, he was president of the Employees Association. A graduate of Illinois State University and a member of the ISU football team, Rollie was a lifelong sports enthusiast, spectator, and supporter. As an avid alum, Rollie was on the ISU Alumni Board, ISU President’s Circle, an Honorary Founder’s Day Bell Ringer, Redbird’s Club Board, ISU Athletics Council and Lady Redbird’s Board.

In addition, he served on the board of Four Season and was a member of El Paso Golf Club.

A veteran, Rollie served in the Army.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Margaret Mercer; three daughters, Krista (Brian) McKinney of South

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Elgin; Amy (Mike) Rich of Bossier City, Louisiana, and Lindy (Robert) Kurtz of O’Fallon; a brother, David (Lorayne) Mercer of Lexington, South Carolina; and six grandchildren, Luke McKinney, Zachary McKinney, Emma Kurtz, Natalie Kurtz, Nate Rich, and Tyler Rich. Other survivors include his mother-inlaw, Margaret Sneesby of Gurnee; sister-in-law, Janice (Richard) Aaron of Chicago; nephew, Michael (Rose) Mercer of Healdsburg, California; and niece, Mary (Tom) Tanner of Lexington, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. The memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to Illinois State University Athletic Department.

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FORRESTON – Robert E. “Ed” Moore, 84, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, Wisconsin.

Ed was born Feb. 14, 1932, in Smithville, Arkansas, the son of Evert and Loma (Smith) Moore. He was a 1951 graduate of Lynn High School in Lynn, Arkansas. After serving in the Navy for 4 years, he lived in the Rockford area for several years where he worked for UPS. Ed married Delores “De” Welsh on May 26, 1966, in Cherry Valley; she preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 2013. Ed and De lived most of their married life on Lightsville Road in Leaf River. Later, they moved to Forreston, where Ed still resided until his recent illness.

Ed operated Ed’s Auto and retired from Sundstrand Corp. He was widely known for his immense knowledge of antique autos, particularly from the early 1900s. As a young man, he enjoyed racing autos. Ed was a photography buff, and many will remember him

always with his camera in hand.

Ed is survived by his daughter, Kim Carlson of O’Fallon, Missouri; grandson, Jay Johnson of Orangeville; greatgranddaughter, Anna Belle Johnson; sister, Bonnie Pearson of Rockford; brotherin-law, Ron (Bev) Johnson of Monroe; sistersin-law, Faun (Jack) Hill of Punta Gorda, Florida, and Donna Welsh of Davenport, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and greatnephews. Close friends Guy and Linda Lacombe of Chana further survive him.

Ed also was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Relton and a brother in infancy; and a sister in infancy.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Leaf River Baptist Church in Leaf River, with the Rev. Randy Newton officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy. Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris is handling arrangements.

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He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John Vesel, Bernard Vesel, and Charles Vesel; two sisters, Margaret Brown and Josephine Sowieja; and a son-in-law, Charles Conrad.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, in the chapel at St. Mary Parish Center in Sterling, with the Rev. James Keenan, celebrant, officiating. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley in his memory.

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Jeanette Graves ELIZABETH – Jeanette Ann Albrecht Graves, 80, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at Elizabeth Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

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Guadalupe Garcia ROCK FALLS – Guadalupe Garcia, 73, of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva.

She was born April 29, 1943, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the daughter of Arturo and Guadalupe (Campos) Zamores. She married P. John Garcia on Feb. 6, 1965, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She was a member St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, and a dedicated volunteer, serving in the chapel. She was a member of the Sterling Moose. Guadalupe enjoyed family time, and she took an active role in helping raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She enjoyed cooking, dancing, and taking trips back to Mexico, and was a collector of Mickey Mouse memorabilia.

Survivors include her husband, P. John Garcia; her children, Paula Garcia (Greg Wolf) of Rock Falls and John (Stacie) Garcia of Mun-

Ilene L. EGAN – Ilene L. Mailand, 90, formerly of Egan, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at Freeport Memorial Hos-

delein; her grandchildren, Brandon Vasquez, Nathan Vasquez, and Olivia Garcia; her great-grandchildren, Hollisten and Breslin Buckingham; her sisters, Francesca (Rogelio) Velazquez of Rock Falls and Socorro (Rafael) Tristan of SLP, Mexico; and her brother, Salvador (Maria DeJesus) Zamores of SLP, Mexico.

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

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the rosary recited at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Richard Russo, celebrant, officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling.

Memorials in her memory to St. Andrew Catholic Church would be appreciated.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK ▼ Today’s visitations: Carol J. Williamson of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Jerry Reecher of Coleta, 4-7 p.m. at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling. ▼ Today’s funerals: Angeline Bosma, formerly of Fulton, 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Fulton.

Carol J. Williamson of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Melissa K. Poci-Conboy, formerly of Rock Falls, celebration of life, 5-8 p.m. at Froggy’s Bar & Grill in Rock Falls. ▼ Wednesday visitations: Vivian Steele of Lyndon, 1-2 p.m. at Morrison United Methodist Church.

Guadalupe Garcia of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 4:45 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. ▼ Wednesday funerals: Jerry Reecher of Coleta, 10:30 a.m. at Coleta United Methodist Church.

Vivian Steele of Lyndon, 2 p.m. memorial service at Morrison United Methodist Church. ▼ Thursday funeral: Guadalupe Garcia of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. Mass at St., Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. ▼ Friday visitations: John W. Abbadusky of Lyndon, gathering of family

and friends, 9:30-11 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Prophetstown.

Raymond L. Vesel of rural Sterling, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in chapel at St. Mary Parish Center in Sterling. ▼ Friday funerals: Raymond L. Vesel of rural Sterling, 10:30 a.m.

Mass in chapel at St. Mary Parish Center in Sterling.

John W. Abbadusky of Lyndon, 11 a.m. memorial service at First Congregational Church in Prophetstown. ▼ Saturday visitations: Robert E. “Ed” Moore of Forreston, 9-11 a.m. at Leaf River Baptist Church.

Wanda J. Hansen Peterson of Walnut, 9-11 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. ▼ Saturday funerals: Lucille J. Haseman of Waterman, 11 a.m. memorial service and celebration of life at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hinckley.

Robert E. “Ed” Moore of Forreston, 11 a.m. at Leaf River Baptist Church.

Wanda J. Hansen Peterson of Walnut, 11 a.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Barbara V. Deutsch of Dixon, 2 p.m. memorial services, First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Dixon.

Henry “Hank” J. Gutierrez III of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, formerly of Sterling, celebration of life, 3-5 p.m., Candlelight Inn in Sterling.

Lucille J. Haseman WATERMAN – Lucille J. Haseman of Waterman passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona.

Lucille was born June 11, 1927, in Elk Grove Township, to William and Emma (Poehls) Linneman. Lucille married Robert E. Haseman on Sept. 17, 1949. Lucille worked for the Safety Council in downtown Chicago in her younger days. But when she and Robert began their family, for quite a few years she was a homemaker; keeping up with her family was enough to consume her time. Once all of the children were in school, Lucille worked a variety of jobs.

Lucille enjoyed the benefits of having a garden. She froze and canned many vegetables to carry over throughout the year. Lucille also enjoyed bowling; she bowled on a women’s league, and also on a mixed league with her husband for many years.

She is survived by seven

children, Larry (Cathy), Alan (Martha), Richard (Molly), Brad, Patricia (David) McNutt, Timothy (Lisa), and Dean (Beth); 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her brother, Donald (Emily) Linneman; her sisters-in-law, Vivian Gosch, Irma Haseman, and Marion Haseman; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, on Aug. 11, 2016; sisters-in-law, Arlene Meyer and Bernice Haseman; and brothersin-law, Leslie Haseman, Howard Haseman, Robert Meyer and Robert Gosch.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 12760 Lee Road, Hinckley. Burial will be at a later date at Rand Hill Cemetery in Arlington Heights. Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore is handling arrangements.

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George G. Levan DIXON – George G. Levan, 86, of Dixon, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at Saint Luke Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Arrangements are being completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

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Raymond L. Vesel STERLING – Raymond L. Vesel, 89, of rural Sterling, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born Feb. 27, 1927, in Greenwood, Wisconsin, he was the son of John and Margaret (Schutte) Vesel. He married Delores Weyneth in 1952 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Raymond was a Navy veteran, serving proudly in World War II as a naval helmsman. He was employed most of his adult life by Metal Spinners Inc., where he rose from the shop floor to become plant superintendent in Milwaukee, transferring in 1971 to Sterling. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Sterling. Raymond enjoyed bowling in his younger years, singing barbershop, working in his yard, and fixing things. He could be found doing many projects of some sort around the house. Most of all, Raymond loved his family and was very proud of his Slovenian heritage.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Delores of Sterling; his daughters, Angela Ferber of New York, Michelle (Jose “Tony”)

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OBITUARIES John W. Abbadusky LYNDON- John W. Abbadusky, 74, of Lyndon, died Saturday morning, Nov. 12, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family.

Born Jan. 26, 1942, in Monmouth, he was a son of Forrest and Elsie (Kline) Abbadusky. He married Judy Pinney in 1961. He later married Beth Detra in 1966.

He worked for Pemberthy in Prophetstown for 25 years. John was a member of Rock River Valley Barbershoppers and 1st Congregational Church in Prophetstown; and enjoyed garage sales, flea markets, music, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Beth of Lyndon; daughters, Leisa (Curt) Coburn of Dunlap and Amy (Chris) McCombs of Clinton, Iowa; sons,

Tim (Victoria) Abbadusky of Dunlap and Andrew Abbadusky of Erie; and eight grandchildren, Aaron, Andre, Olivia, Emily, Gabe, Samantha, Nathan and Mackenzie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Art, Ed and Mel. Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at First Congregational Church in Prophetstown with Andy Ploenzke, pastor, officiating. McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established in his memory.

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Michael L. French POLO – Michael L. French, 63, of Polo, died Saturday, Nov. 12. 2016, at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

He worked for Quebecor World in Mount Morris for more than 32 years until its closing.

He was born April 18, 1953, in Rockford, the son of Lenard and Hazel French.

Survivors include his daughter, Vanessa French; son, Ryan and Eric French; and brothers,

Jerry, Larry, Gary, Roger, Joe, Raymond, and Lenard French.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jeff and one in infancy A memorial will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, at the Dogwood Inn, 2452 state Route 26, Polo.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

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During that time, he worked with area institutions and coordinated the iFiber grant, which was administered by Northern Illinois University and provided through the National Telecommunications and Information Agency’s Broadband Technology Opportunity Program.

One of his “top goals,” he said, is to make sure the communities in the six counties that make up the economic development district that is Blackhawk Hills take advantage of all the help – federal funds or other

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They suggested cancer research, the donation buckets at Walmart, the library, and CGH Medical Center. They even wanted to buy school supplies for kids who couldn’t afford them, or help families at CGH who can’t afford health care.

“See? That’s why I couldn’t choose,” she said Friday. “So I did what I always do: I gave it to them, because they always make such great decisions.”

They voted, and CGH edged out cancer research by a single vote.

After all, they know families who’ve been there, and they’ve been there themselves, Guerrero found out this morning.

Kimberly Vazquez, 8, broke her leg jumping on her cousin’s trampoline.

“My leg went one way, and my ankle went the other,” she said.

Joe Duffy, 8, was there for a bloody nose that “just automatically happened.”

Ross Eden, 8, went to the ER for an ear infection, but found out he was allergic to his medication.

“It gave me a rash, and it drove me crazy,” he said.

So he had to go back and get a new prescription.

A couple of weeks ago,

in accordance with the kids’ vote, Guerrero stuffed the money in an envelope with a note and mailed it to CGH. “It was just a relief to get it off my person and into an envelope, before I lost it,” she said.

Then she forgot about it. Her husband, Cesar, teaches Spanish at the high school, and they have another daughter, 16-year-old Cecilia, so it’s no surprise everyday busy life allowed the gift to slip her mind.

That was until Thursday, when Sauk Valley Media reached out to her to let her know that $40 had turned into rubber duckies for little kids who are admitted to the ER.

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One of the job’s challenges is to make sure the work being done on the regional level will be relevant at the local level, and vice versa, Payette said, adding that he looks forward to focusing on and guiding projects that can spur community and economic development in the region.

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“Oh, my gosh,” she said. “Now I’m just a crying mess. What a wonderful little group of friends for sure. I can’t wait to tell them, and I have to wait until Monday.”

There was no school Friday, so Guerrero and SVM kept the secret until 8:15 this morning, when she let the rubber ducky out of the bag.

“Do you want to hear what happened at the end of the story?” she asked them, doing her best to contain her excitement. “How many

of you have ever been to the emergency room?”

Every hand went up.

“How many of you remember feeling scared, or not sure what was going to happen?”

Back up with every hand.

“That $40 we gave to the hospital went to buy little rubber duckies for the boys and girls who go to the emergency room, who might feel scared and worried or a little bit sick and upset, just like you might feel.”

The children’s eyes lit up with amazement, and many of them smiled and looked at one another, no doubt silently reflecting on the good deed they’d done together.

“Isn’t it wonderful that the end of our story has such a wonderful, happy ending?” Guerrero said.

When Anaya Perales, 8, broke her leg jumping on the couch with her brother, she got some stickers. They helped, but she said a rubber ducky would mean even more.

Kimberly agreed.

“I was scared, but I’d be happy if I got one of those,” she said.

What’s more comforting, more innocent than a rubbery ducky?

Guerrero’s 25 friends’ compassion. That’s what.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

Still waiting for improved voter turnout What we think Voter turnout in our region hasn’t changed that much this century after implementation of liberalized voting laws in Illinois.

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n the past decade, the path to the ballot box has been greatly straightened and smoothed for Illinois voters.

But based on last week’s voter turnout results in the Sauk Valley, you would hardly know it.

Various pieces of legislation that have taken effect since 2006 allow for early voting, voting by mail, grace-period voting, and same-day voter registration.

And indeed, Sauk Valley voters have embraced these options.

According to figures posted Thursday on the Illinois State Board of Elections website, Lee County voters cast 3,045 early voting ballots, 808 mailed-in ballots, and 312 grace-period ballots.

In Whiteside County, the numbers were 2,417 early ballots, 1,585 mailed-in ballots, and 400 grace-period ballots.

Ogle County saw 3,062 early, 800 mail, and 258 grace-period ballots.

Carroll County’s numbers: 924 early, 547 mail, and 94 grace.

And Bureau County: 2,222 early, 2,430 mail, and 132 grace.

So, what effect have the new options had on overall turnout?

It’s gone up signifi-

cantly, right?

Not really.

Comparing voter turnout figures from the early part of this century (prior to the voting law liberalization) versus last week’s, it’s hard to see much difference.

In 2000 and 2004, Lee County voter turnout was 68.8 percent and 73.2 percent, respectively. Last week, it was 68.3 percent.

In 2000 and 2004, White­ side turnout was 67.9 and 69.3 percent. Last week, it was 68.4 percent.

In 2000 and 2004, Ogle turnout was 63.1 and 66.4 percent. Last week, it was 72.6 percent – the highest in the region.

In 2000 and 2004, Carroll turnout was 64.9 and 63.9 percent. Last week, it was 68.5 percent.

In 2000 and 2004, Bureau turnout was 68.0 and 63.3 percent. Last week, it was 69.4 percent.

Of course, expanded options available to voters don’t exist in a vacuum. The presence or absence of competitive races and important issues also impact voter involvement.

It might be that some Sauk Valley voters are just shifting how they vote.

Meanwhile, the region continues to wait for a sustained improvement in overall turnout.

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Odell thanks sale supporters ANNE FRAME Morrison

Odell Public Library’s annual Book and Bake Sale realized a net profit of $2,000. The Friends of Odell Public Library thank all the people who brought in baked goods for the bake sale and all the many people who donated gently used books for the book sale.

Our treasurer, Barb Peterson, said: “We thank the multitude of shoppers who bought on Saturday [Nov. 5]. It was so gratifying to have so many people come, peruse and buy.”

If you missed the sale, the Community Room was packed with books, books and more books. Everything from books for babies to cookbooks, current fiction, coffee table books, travel, sports, biography and history was available.

Friends member Jan Horberg said, “The room was truly a sea of books.”

However, the sale is continuing until Saturday [Nov. 19] in Odell Public Library. Unsold books were moved into the library, and these books

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are now being sold at $2 a bag. So, for those who missed the sale or who would like to find more treasures, visit Odell during normal open hours.

Dixon PADS seeks support JUDY KELEHER Dixon

The Dixon PADS shelter is planning its annual fundraiser – Night Without a Home.

Dixon PADS is a 24/7/365 shelter. We provide shelter, food and all the necessities of living to our residents as they work toward the goal of independent living. We serve men, women and families with children.

The present economy is forcing more people to our doors. We are appealing to churches, businesses and individuals to help us help the less fortunate.

We invite you to sleep out with us on Saturday. We also ask you to consider a donation for the shelter.

If you have any questions, please call 815-288-6837.

Thank you, and God bless.

Note to readers: Judy Keleher is director of the Dixon PADS shelter.

SPRINGFIELD SPOTLIGHT

Unpopular speaker dealt a loss Madigan’s operation out of date, out of touch There’s been a lot of spin from the Illinois House Democrats about how last Tuesday’s losses were not that big of a deal. Don’t believe it.

During the national Republican electoral wave 2 years ago, Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn lost by 4 points to Republican Bruce Rauner, and Quinn won no counties at all outside of Cook. The Democrats lost the 10th and 12th Congressional District races and just barely managed to regain the state treasurer’s office.

Through all that partisan turmoil, the House Democrats lost no seats and the Senate Democrats lost just one. The Democrats’ legislative district map, which produced a seven-seat net gain in the House 2 years earlier, was a great firewall.

This year, Democrat Hillary Clinton won Illinois by 16 points, taking 10 counties outside Cook.

The Democrats regained a U.S. Senate seat (winning by 14 points), the

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comptroller’s office (by a 4-point margin), and the 10th Congressional District seat (by 5 points).

Even so, state Democrats lost a net of four Illinois House seats.

LOSING STATE legislative seats in a presidential year is rare. The House Democrats lost a net of one seat 12 years ago and five seats 24 years ago.

However, 1992 was the first election under a new Republican-drawn district map, so the Democrats were at a disadvantage. And it was a different era. Bill Clinton was the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Illinois in 20 years, but he took it with less than 49 percent of the vote, compared to Mrs. Clinton’s 55 percent last week.

Yes, Donald Trump’s downstate margins certainly played a key role on Tuesday. Counties don’t vote, but he won more downstate coun-

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ties than any Republican presidential candidate since 1984.

House Speaker Michael Madigan blamed Trump and Gov. Bruce Rauner’s money for his losses. He was right on both counts.

But Rauner’s money was used to craft a powerful anti-Madigan message, and there is no doubt that the message contributed heavily to Madigan’s losses.

It really isn’t rocket science. Madigan is, by far, the most unpopular politician in Illinois. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that tying Democratic candidates to him with tens of millions of dollars in disciplined messaging will work.

Clinton overwhelming won suburban Cook County, 65 percent to 30 percent, took Lake County, 57-37, and romped in DuPage with a 53-39 score. But the Republicans lost no suburban incumbents this year.

Why? Most likely it was because they tied all Democratic challengers as closely as they could and as often as they could to Madigan.

Ask anyone who walked a precinct this year, and they’ll tell you that Madigan was a major issue at the doors, even in districts that weren’t in play.

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Hillary Clinton won Illinois by 16 points. ... Even so, state Democrats lost a net of four Illinois House seats.

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Illinoisans don’t care much for Gov. Rauner, either, but Madigan didn’t make any sort of real effort to attach GOP candidates directly to the guy, choosing to stick mainly to his tired, old issues of accusing Republicans on the flimsiest of evidence of being soft on sexual predators and warning that Republicans wanted to take away Social Security benefits, even though that’s a federal, not a state issue.

THE LAST TIME Madigan truly innovated was when the Republicans took the majority away from him in 1994. His operation is now out of date and out of touch.

The bottom line is, Madigan has led his party into an endless war with a kabillionaire, and it wound up costing him four seats in a year when his people should have been coasting.

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Coming or going? Sister wants to know Dear Abby, My older brother and son live with me. We are all adults, so we don’t need to ask each other’s permission before one of us leaves the house. Out of courtesy, I let them know where I’m going, who I’ll be with, and if I am likely to be out late.

When I’m out, if I realize that I’ll be gone later than I thought, I text them. To me, this is common courtesy.

My brother and son say goodbye when they leave, but rarely volunteer any information about their plans.

I hate to ask, because they are adults and it’s none of my business,

where they are going and if they will be late?

– Annoyed Sister

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

but it just seems rude.

I’m often startled when they come home late and I am awakened, until I know it’s them and not someone breaking in. If I wake up and they aren’t home, I worry. Am I right to expect them to tell me

Dear Annoyed, To expect to be told where your older brother and adult son are going and with whom seems like a lot of information to demand. However, being informed what time they will be back so you won’t think someone is breaking in not only would be thoughtful but also practical.

Dear Abby, I suffer from severe seasonal allergies. I have watery eyes and sneeze during January and February every year. I went

to an allergist last winter, but he couldn’t do much for me.

As I struggle to get through my days as quietly as possible, every sneeze seemingly elicits a “God bless you” from some stranger. If I’m unable to acknowledge it, I often get a “Well, thank you!” or some other show of indignation.

Abby, I don’t need “blessings.” Calling attention to my difficulties, frankly, just annoys and embarrasses me. I am trying the best I can to be quiet and avoid disruption. Can you please ask your many readers to end this ancient, silly convention?

– Atchoo in Kansas City

Dear Atchoo, No. The “God bless you” convention originated in the Middle Ages. People thought that when someone sneezed the soul left the body for a minute, and would be snatched by the devil if someone didn’t say “God bless you.” Those who say it today might be doing it because it has become a conditioned reflex, or to be polite. Accept the kind gesture.

Dear Abby, After becoming engaged recently, I was excited to ask my best friend to be my bridesmaid. However, her husband can’t

stand the thought of her getting dolled up and walking down the aisle after the ceremony with another man.

I want to be respectful, but this just seems over the top. Their daughters will be flower girls.

I don’t understand why this is an issue. What’s a bride to do?

– Respectful in Kentucky Dear Respectful, Your friend’s husband appears to be insecure and controlling. Your next move should be to ask your friend how she plans to handle this – so that she and the girls can be replaced if necessary.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Nov. 16 Cholesterol, glucose screenings, 6-9:20 a.m., CGH Downtown Medical Center, lower level, 15 W. Third St., Sterling. Appointments: 815-625-0400, ext. 5716.

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

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

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St. Blood pressure screenings, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Health Department, 1300 W. Second St., Rock Falls, 815-626-2230.

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

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

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

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

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:30-11 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Sharing Life’s Memories Program, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Hearing aids check and clean, 10:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Blood pressure check, 10:3011:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.

-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous Gratitude Group, noon, Big Book, closed; 6 p.m., Big Book, tradition, closed,, lower level, Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed; Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appointment: 815-625-0382.

Free blood pressure clinic, 3:304:30 p.m., Community Room, Odell Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison.

Walnut Board of Directors, 5 p.m., Walnut Public Library, 101 Heaton St., 815-379-2159.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carroll County 4-H Foundation, 7 p.m., University of Illinois Extension office, 807D S. Clay St., Mount Carroll, 815-244-9444.

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

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

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

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

Thursday, Nov. 17 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and chil-

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

Glucose and cholesterol screenings, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

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

3291, weekdays.

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

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

Human Services Transportation Plan Region 1, 10 a.m., Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, 815-433-5830.

Free Blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. ‘57 Girls, 11:30 a.m., Copper Kitchen, Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous,

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

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

5425.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon,, 7 p.m. open, 12x12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Friendship Quilters, 12:30 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1 p.m., Conference Room C, OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota, 815-539-1411.

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 3 p.m., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815-625-0013.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 4 p.m., Wesley Chapel Annex, 200 S. Hickory St., Shannon.

Mindfulness Meditation and group dialogue, 5:30-6:30 p.m., lower level, United Way of Whiteside County building, 502 First Ave., Sterling, 563-210-6516.

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

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

Lee County Democratic

Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Sheridan’s Walton Tap, 906 Walton Road, Dixon.

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815-499-5618.

Rock River Lodge AF & AM, 7 p.m., 113 1/2 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, back door, 707 First Ave., Suite A, Rock Falls.

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

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

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

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815-622-4629.

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

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

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-626-1574.

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

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

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

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

Lunch and birthday party, 11:30 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-7346335.

500, 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.

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

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

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

Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Big Room, Whiteside County Senior

Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 6815-622-9230.

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

Bridge, 1 p.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Bingo, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., 815-456-3000.

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

Mindfulness Meditation community sitting sessions, 5:306:30 p.m., Mind Body Spirit Connection, 1254 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, 563-210-6516.

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Nov. 15 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Burn exercise class, 8:309 a.m., Polo Area Senior Services, 101 E. Mason St., 815-946-3818.

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

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

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

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m.,

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

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

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

Card games, noon, Hub City

Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Euchre, scrabble, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, Nov. 16 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.

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

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

Crafting, 9 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.

Wii Bowling and card games, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

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

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

Canasta, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mount Morris Senior Center, 9 E. Front St., 815-734-6335.

Lifescape Lunch, 11:30 a.m.,

Thursday, November 17th CGH Main Clinic Atrium 3rd Annual

Healthy & Bright Holiday Lights & Art Show

5:00 pm - Event Begins 5:45 pm - Ceremonial Lighting Featuring: - Entertainment by Morrison High School Madrigals - CGH Holiday Art Show

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Generosity at home and abroad Whether it’s helping close to home by donating dictionaries to students, or sending much-needed and appreciated gifts around the world, on Monday, folks in the Sauk Valley were living up to the adage that it’s better to give than to receive.

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IN DIXON: GIVING IS QUITE AN OPERATION

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Elroy Wylde of the Kiwanis Club of Sterling passes out dictionaries Monday in Julia Guerrreo’s third-grade class at Washington Elementary School in Sterling. The Sterling School Foundation, Key Clubs from Sterling and Newman high schools, and the Kiwanis Club of Sterling donate dictionaries to every third-grader in the district.

Leah Jones smiles as she looks over her new dictionary Monday in Diane Gould’s third-grade class at Washington Elementary School. Sterling School Foundation member Jim Spencer, who was also handing out dictionaries, said dropping off the books “is the highlight of my year.”

Terry Johnson cuts the ribbon at Grace United Methodist Church to officially open the church’s Operation Christmas Child drop-off location. The church will accept gifts until Nov. 21.

MONEY & MARKETS The following stock quotations, as of 5 p.m., are provided as a community service by Chad Weigle of Edward Jones, Dixon and Raymond James and Associates, Sterling.

Abbott................................. 39.20 Alcoa................................... 29.62 Alphabet Inc..................... 753.22 AltriaCorp........................... 61.19 Amazon.com.................... 719.07 American Express.............. 72.42 Apple................................. 105.74 Archer-Daniels................... 42.88 Arris-Group........................ 28.87 AT&T................................... 36.13 Autonation......................... 45.83 Bank of America................ 20.08 Boeing............................... 149.99 BorgWarner........................ 34.22 BP........................................ 32.98 Casey’s.............................. 120.04 Caterpillar.......................... 94.17 CenturyLink....................... 24.31 Chevron............................ 106.59 Cisco................................... 31.39 Citigroup............................ 54.68

CocaCola............................ 41.17 ConAgra.............................. 35.49 Dean................................... 18.83 Deere & Co......................... 91.62 Disney................................. 97.92 Donaldson.......................... 40.93 DuPont............................... 69.07 Exelon................................. 30.77 Exxon.................................. 85.28 FifthThird........................... 25.27 Ford.................................... 12.06 GE....................................... 30.51 HawaiianElectric............... 29.37 Hewlett Packard................ 16.10 HomeDepot..................... 127.67 Intel Corp........................... 34.48 Intl Bus Mach................... 158.21 IntlPaper............................. 47.21 JCPenney.............................. 9.52 JohnsonControls............... 44.07 Johnson&Johnson........... 116.60 JPMorgan Chase................ 79.51 Kraft-Heinz........................ 80.08 Kroger................................. 34.64 Leggett&Platt..................... 49.44 Manpower.......................... 84.35 McDonald’s...................... 117.86 Merck&Co.......................... 63.53

Microsoft............................ 58.12 MidlandStates.................... 28.06 3M..................................... 172.91 Monsanto........................... 98.09 Newell................................. 46.51 Nike..................................... 50.21 Parker-Han....................... 138.99 Pfizer................................... 32.38 Pepsico............................. 101.39 Proctor&Gamble................ 83.00 RaymondJames.................. 70.09 Republic............................. 54.10 Sears Hldg.......................... 12.82 SensientTech..................... 76.91 Sprint.................................... 7.50 Staples.................................. 8.89 TheTravelers.................... 112.18 UnitedContinental............ 62.94 UnitedTech...................... 107.86 USBancorp......................... 48.73 USSteel............................... 27.78 Verizon............................... 46.18 Walgreen............................ 81.76 WalMartMexico................. 18.38 WalMartStores................... 70.49 WasteMgt........................... 67.72 Wendy’s.............................. 11.70

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: Dec. 3.37; March 3.45 ¼ ; May 3.52 ½ Soybeans: Nov. 9.71; Jan. 9.84 ¼ ; March 9.92 ½ Soybean oil: Dec. 33.95; March 34.40

Soybean meal: Dec. 309.90; March 313.80 Wheat: Dec. 3.94; March 4.12 ½ Oats: Dec. 2.27 3⁄4; March 2.25 ½ Live cattle: Dec. 105.57; Feb. 106.52; Apr 106.22 Feeder cattle: Nov. 126.02 Jan 122.32 Lean hogs; Dec. 46.90;

Feb. 53.60; April 60.90 Sugar: March 21.63 Cotton: Dec. 68.90 T-Bonds: Dec. 154 8/32 Silver: Dec. 16.82 Gold: Dec. 1218.00 Copper: Dec. 2.5210 Crude: Dec. 43.50 Dollar Index: Dec. 100.05 Ethanol: Nov. 1.522

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Becky Hage (left) and Elaine Geiger unload gifts Monday morning at Grace United Methodist Church in Dixon. The gifts were donated for Operation Christmas Child, an effort headed up the international relief organization, Samaritan’s Purse, that provides shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to children around the world affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine or disease, and to children living on Native American reservations in the U.S. This week is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child, and the church is a drop-off point for gifts. To donate, pack a shoebox with gifts for a girl or boy ages 2 to 4, 5 to 9, or 10 to 14 and drop it off at the church, 921 E Chamberlin St. Go to samaritanspurse.org and click on the “It’s shoebox packing time” link for more information.

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Hospice of the Rock River Valley 27th Festival of Trees November 13-20, 2016 ll Northland Mall Sterling, IL Sunday, Nov. 13 Noon to 5 p.m.: Let the Magic Begin . Watch area decorators create their holiday designs.

Noon to 5 p.m.: Visit the opening day of The Festival Store. Sponsored by Sterling Federal Bank.

6 p.m.: Holiday Quartermania at the Sterling Moose Lodge. Proceeds benefit the Hospice House Campaign.

Monday, Nov. 14 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Northland Mall open for set-up.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival Store Open

Tuesday, Nov. 15 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open Noon: Sterling Noon Rotary Meeting 4 p.m.: String-A-Longs Dulcimer Music 6:30 p.m.: Prophetstown Dance Company 7 p.m.: Z & She s Dance Competition Team Performance

Wednesday, Nov. 16 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 4 p.m.: Woodlawn Arts Academy Denise Deter Piano Music 5-6 p.m.: Drew Dawson Singing Performance

6-7 p.m.: Z & She s Dance Company Performance

Thursday, Nov. 17 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 5-6 p.m.: Laura Siebert Musical Performance 6:30 p.m.: Prophetstown Dance Company 7 p.m.: Woodlawn Arts Academy Piano Student Performances

Friday, Nov. 18 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Julie Dale Ballroom Dance Performance 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Cadence Baker Ukulele Performance

Saturday, Nov. 19 10 a.m.-8 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open

Sunday, Nov. 20 Noon to 3 p.m.: Festival of Trees Open 2 p.m.: Table Settings & Silent Auction Items End 2:30 p.m.: Friendship Trees Auction Ends 2:30 p.m.: Raffle Drawing 3 p.m.: Large Tree Auction Ends, Festival Store & Festival of Trees Closes *** Schedule subject to change.

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JOIN US AS WE "LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN! Friday, November 18th 5 PM until "Late" Dale Park will be transformed into Santa'sWorkshop for the evening for visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, photos and children's activities.

Wander the businesses of Downtown Sterling for shopping and dining specials, a variety of activities and entertainment, open houses and refreshments.

At 8 PM gather at the Library Plaza ChristmasTree (at the corner of Locust & 4th Streets) for a very special tree lighting and watch as the Sterling TheaterTower glows red, white and green for the season!

To complete the evening, turn your eyes skyward as the grand finale fireworks light up the sky!

Thursday, November 17th 5 PM - Healthy & Bright Holiday Lights & Art Show at CGH Medical Center

Saturday, November 19th

Friday, December 2nd

12-5 PM - Pottery Open House at Sterling Main Street featuring Carol Deibert Pottery

9-10 AM - Sweets with a Sugar Plum Fairy atWoodlawn Arts Academy 1 PM -Twin Cities Holiday Parade

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Numbers game The UConn women’s basketball team beat Florida State 78-76 on Monday. The 2-point win is the first time the Huskies have won a game by fewer than 10 points since beating St. John’s in 2013.

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Hoefler’s debut spells win for RF

Weaver, Cardinals too much for Warriors in season opener

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ROCK FALLS – Taylor Hoefler’s full-time varsity debut couldn’t be brought down, even after the event program misspelled her last name.

That’s “Hoefler”, not “Heofler”, and the Rock Falls Rockets will be seeing plenty of her this season.

Rock Falls’s veteran players were going to do what they do best in their season opener against Newman, but Hoefler and several more Rockets earned their stripes Monday night in the first day of the Sauk Valley Shootout in a 68-50 win over the Comets at Tabor Gym. Hoefler scored 15 points and hit a big fourth-quarter 4-point play to quell a strong secondhalf surge by the Comets (0-1).

Rock Falls (1-0) enjoyed a 21-point lead at one point in the second quarter before it was whittled down to five early in the fourth.

With 3:40 to go and the Rockets playing off an inbound pass underneath the Comets’ bucket, Hoefler caught a pass from Rockets sophomore Molly Buck at the left wing and sank an and-one 3 to put her team up by nine. After sinking the extra toss, the Rockets’ lead wasn’t strongly challenged after that.

“After the first half, I just decided to clear my mind,” Hoefler said. “Just shoot and Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com keep shooting. That was so Rock Falls’ Taylor Hoefler (left) prepares to shoot the ball important. I just focused on the basket and shot it. I wasn’t try- while Newman’s Mady Ferris tries to knock it away during the third quarter of Monday night’s game in Rock Falls. ing to think about anything.”

Hoefler, Buck, and Kenzie Olson each had considerable Star of the game: Abbee Sigel, RF, 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 playing time in the first game as steals full-time varsity players. Buck Key performers: Taylor Hoefler, RF, 15 points, 2 steals; had 12 points and four assists, Kelsey Simpson, Newman, 16 points, 2 steals; Molly Buck, and Olson had nine rebounds RF, 12 points, 4 assists; Kenzie Olson, RF, 6 points, 9 and four blocked shots. That all rebounds, 4 blocks; Mary Jensen, Newman, 11 points, 8 complemented Abbee Sigel’s 15 rebounds; Madison Craft, Newman, 14 points points and Olivia Babcock’s 11.

Up next: Rock Falls at Stillman Valley, 7:30 Wednesday; SV at Newman, 7:30 Friday MADE continued on B34

STERLING – Stillman Valley did the bulk of its shopping at Macy’s, and that was some serious trouble for Sterling.

Macy Weaver, a 6-foot-3 senior center who will play next season at Arkansas, tossed in 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Cardinals to a 50-41 victory over the Golden Warriors on Monday night in Musgrove Fieldhouse.

It was the opener for both teams, and included among the Sauk Valley Shootout lineup.

Weaver connected on 8 of 14 attempts from the field, most of them from close range. She also dropped in 7 of 10 from the free-throw line, as the Cardinals’ offense ran through her all night.

“They see me, and they’re really good at passing to me,” Weaver said. “I’m just superblessed to have teammates like that.”

Kaylee Martin, a 5-9 senior

Star of the game: Macy Weaver (SV), 23 points, 11 rebounds Key performers: Cheyenne Harrington (STER), 15 points; Grace Timm (SV), 10 points, 8 rebounds Up next: Dixon at Sterling, Rock Falls at Stillman Valley, both 7:15 Wednesday forward, started off on Weaver, and a host of Golden Warriors took turns defending her. The idea was to collapse and help as much as possible on Weaver, but there were occasional breakdowns that led to some easy buckets, especially in the second half.

“We need to have a little better weak side help,” Sterling coach Taylor Jackson said. “We had some moments where we had her in the right spot, where we wanted her to be, and we had some girls fall asleep on defense. We also need to have better ball pressure, so they can’t get it inside so easily.

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Sterling’s Cheyenne Harrington (left) looks to pass the ball while Stillman Valley’s Anna Broski tries to defend her during the first quarter of the Warriors’ home game against the Cardinals on Monday night.

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PED policy pops Bears’ Jeffery WR will sit four games as team also looks to fill other holes

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

LAKE FOREST – Star receiver Alshon Jeffery was suspended Monday for four games without pay for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the latest staggering blow for the reeling Chicago Bears.

Jeffery posted on Twitter that he took a supplement for inflammation containing a substance banned by the league.

“I take full responsibility and AP Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) has been suspended by I’m deeply upset with myself for not doing the proper research the NFL for four games for violating the league PED policy.

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on this supplement,” he wrote.

“I want to apologize to my family, the Bears organization, my teammates, and Bears fans. I will work hard to earn back the respect and trust of the Bears nation and look forward to being back on the field.”

His suspension was another dose of bad news for a team that lost several players to injuries in an embarrassing 36-10 loss at Tampa Bay that left the Bears with a 2-7 record. Now, they will have to get by without arguably their best player, starting with Sunday’s game at the New York

Giants.

“Obviously we’re very disappointed,” coach John Fox said.

“I think he’s fairly embarrassed about it, but we’ll support him and welcome him when he gets back after serving his suspension.”

As if Jeffery’s punishment wasn’t enough, it looks like the Bears will be without star right guard Kyle Long. The NFL Network reported Monday that he will miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.

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Prestegaards pace AFC in win, B3.

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Robert Quinn Rams DE in stable condition after he checked himself into the hospital on Monday with an illness unrelated to football.

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McClary unanimous pick in two spots Fulton’s Cole McClary was a unanimous firstteam pick at two positions on the Three Rivers Conference Rock Division allconference team, selected as a linebacker and kicker.

Teammate Ty Paulline was a unanimous pick as a defensive back. Michael Pidde was a unanimous pick at running back.

Morrison’s Ethan Fischbach was a unanimous first-team kick returner.

Bureau Valley’s Bryan Herr was a unanimous first-team wide receiver.

In the Mississippi Division, Newman offensive tackle Kalen Smith, running back and defensive back Eli Leffelman, and defensive lineman Aaron Scroggins were unanimous first-team picks.

For the complete list, see page B3.

SOCCER

Diaz named NIB 12 conference MVP Sterling midfielder Tony Diaz was named MVP of the NIB-12 West.

Joining Diaz on the allconference squad from Sterling were Miguel Gallardo, Adrian Herrera, Jose Castro, and Carter Gearing.

VOLLEYBALL

Martin takes NIB 12 MVP honors Sterling’s Kaylee Martin was named MVP of the NIB-12 West.

Teammates Olivia Pilgrim and Josi Borum were named first-team allconference.

Ferris, Pierceson unanimous picks Newman’s Mady Ferris and Prophetstown’s Courtney Pierceson were unanimous first-team picks on the TRAC East all-conference team.

Newman’s Madalyn Wilson was also a first-team selection.

In the West Division, Fulton’s Taylor Curley, Jordan Price, and Brooke Huizenga were first-team picks.

For the complete list, see page B3.

CROSS COUNTRY

Sauk’s Williams 59th at nationals Sauk Valley Community College’s Seth Williams took 59th in the men’s NJCAA national championship meet with a time of 26:55.

Peter DeLaFuente was 225th with a time of 29:37 and Quincy Coomes was 268th in 31:28.

In the women’s race, Mercedes Sanchez was 122nd in 20:35, Makaley Velazquez was 249th in 22:45, and Bailie Smith was 273rd in 23:57.

BASKETBALL

Former Rock Island coach Reid dies Rock Island coaching legend Duncan Reid died Saturday of pancreatic cancer. He was 80.

He racked up 469 career wins in 21 years, leading teams to a third-place and two fourth-place finishes at state.

MLB

Cubs will open in prime time The Cubs’ 2017 opener against the Cardinals has been moved from April 3 to April 2 at 7:35 p.m. at Busch Stadium to accommodate national TV.

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Sterling’s Tony Diaz kicks the ball during the Warriors’ playoff game against Sycamore on Saturday afternoon. He ended his high school career with a Sterling-record 163 made PATs.

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The local football season has come to a close.

Fulton, Newman, and Sterling – the three remaining quarterfinal teams – all lost. It’s the second year in a row that no local team advanced to the state semifinal round.

The end of the local football season also means an end to the weekly By The Numbers feature for this season.

Here are some quarterfinals numbers of note from the area and beyond to cap the season:

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For the first time since the postseason expanded to eight classes in 2001, there will be no private school in the 5A semifinals.

The lone private standing in 5A, Woodstock Marian, fell to Vernon Hills 17-0 this past Saturday.

The class is guaranteed its first public school state champion since Metamora defeated Morris 17-14 in the

Only two schools this season have both a quarterback that threw for more than 1,000 yards and a running back that ran for more than 1,000 yards.

Dixon’s Arthur Cox rushed for 2,069 yards and teammate Noah Wilcox passed for 1,909.

Fulton’s Tyler Sweenie passed for 1,337 yards, and teammate Michael Pidde rushed for 1,243.

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The Northern Illinois Big 12 East Division has three of its five teams playing in the state semifinal round.

Sycamore stunned Sterling 29-22 in a 5A quarterfinal in overtime, Morris defeated Metamora 12-7 in another 5A quarterfinal, and DeKalb defeated Cary-Grove 35-21 in a 6A quarterfinal.

If Sycamore defeats Vernon Hills, and Morris defeats Peoria in the semifinal round, two conference and divisional teams would meet in the state championship game for the first time since DuPage

Valley foes Naperville North and Glenbard North met in the 2007 8A final.

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Eli Leffelman became the sixth Newman player in the past 5 years to rush for more than 1,000 yards.

Leffelman ran for 118 yards on 22 carries in the Comets’ 14-12 quarterfinal loss to Deer Creek-Mackinaw.

He joins Brady Rude (2014-15), Nolan McGinn (2014), Dillan Heffelfinger (2014), Jake Snow (2013), and Nick Rude (2012) to have eclipsed the millenium mark.

39

Newman prefers the 2-point conversion after the touchdown, and the Comets converted 39 such tries this season.

The Comets were 39-for-56 in 2-point conversions, but missed on their only two attempts in the loss to Dee-Mack.

74

Forreston is the lone

surviving NUIC football team after beating Lena-Winslow 44-7 in a 1A quarterfinal, giving coach Denny Diduch his 74th win, the most in program history.

Diduch passed Greg Wood, Cardinals coach from 1997-2006, who had 73 wins.

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That’s the difference in points between Deer Creek-Mackinaw’s second-round and quarterfinal games.

The Chiefs scored 91 points in a secondround win against Hope Academy – who scored 70 of their own – and only put up 14 in their win over Newman. Such a figure is the largest difference between playoff games in IHSA history.

163

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• Dayton at Alabama, ESPN2 2:30 p.m.

• Oregon at Baylor, ESPN2 5:30 p.m.

• Maryland at Georgetown, FS1 6 p.m.

• Michigan St. vs. Kentucky, at New York, ESPN • Appalachian St. at Tennessee, SEC 6:30 p.m.

• North Texas at Texas Tech, FSN 7 p.m.

Sterling senior Tony Diaz ends his football career with a teamrecord 163 point-aftertouchdown kicks.

Diaz, who also owns Sterling soccer’s alltime goals record, was 66-for-70 this season, but missed two of three kicks in Sterling’s overtime loss to Sycamore.

Suspension leaves one of many holes for Bears to fill

• McKendree at Illinois, BTN 7:30 p.m.

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• Belmont at Vanderbilt, SEC 8:30 p.m.

• Duke vs. Kansas, at New York, ESPN NBA 6 p.m.

• Raptors at Cavaliers, NBA 9 p.m.

• Bulls at Trailblazers, NBA NHL

JEFFERY

CONTINUED FROM B1 t Jeffery will be eligible to be activated on Dec. 12 and play against Green Bay 6 days later.

He leads the team with 630 yards receiving and is second with 40 catches.

“It [stinks] not having your top weapon on offense,” tight end Zach Miller said. “We have to figure out ways to be better, to do better collectively. But I don’t think you really replace Alshon Jeffery that easily. We’ll have to do it as a group.”

Jeffery is playing for the $14.6 million franchise tag after he and the Bears were unable to agree to a long-term contract in the offseason. He was limited to nine games because of injuries a year ago, and now has a PED suspension hanging over him with his contract set to expire again.

Fox said players found out during meetings on Monday.

“All teammates, I think, at the end of the day, they’re supportive,” Fox said. “But I know Alshon’s embarrassed by it and I’m sure disappointed would be a good word for the rest of us.”

Fox mentioned a “silver lining” with receiver Marquess Wilson potentially returning soon from a foot injury. He has been on the physically unable to perform list since training camp. But his comeback would be small consolation, particularly given the

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Chicago Bears guard Kyle Long leaves the field after getting injured against the Buccaneers Sunday. rash of injuries the Bears suffered against the Buccaneers.

Long, a three-time Pro Bowl lineman, left the field on a cart with a right ankle injury. Fox indicated after the game that it might be a high ankle sprain, though he said Monday a “full determination” on the injury had not been made. Ted Larsen figures to take his place in the lineup, though Eric Kush is a possibility.

Fox had no update on running back Jordan Howard (ankle or Achilles tendon), nose tackle Eddie Goldman (ankle) or defensive lineman Will Sutton (ankle).

Right tackle Bobby Massie also suffered a concussion.

The loss to Tampa Bay also raised more questions about the direction of the franchise and wiped out any good vibes the Bears had after they knocked off NFC North leader Minnesota 2 weeks earlier.

Jay Cutler threw two interceptions and fumbled twice after leading the Bears to a victory over the Vikings in his return from a sprained right thumb. It all added up to a big reality check for a team that was as confident as any with two wins halfway through the season could be.

The Bears thought they might turn the corner with key players coming back from injuries.

Instead, they crashed.

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MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Football

Strong start paces Raiders

IHSA playoffs Semifinal games (all games Saturday) CLASS 1A Upper bracket • #2 Forreston (12-0) at #1 Ottawa Marquette (12-0), 3 p.m.

Lower bracket • #2 Decatur St. Teresa (11-1) at #12 Hardin Calhoun (9-3), 1:30 p.m.

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AFC opened its season and the Morrison Tournament with a 65-40 win over Galva on Monday.

The Raiders jumped out to a 25-0 lead after one quarter thanks largely to the Prestegaard sisters. Madeline Prestegaard scored six points in the first quarter, on her way to 16 for the

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

Lower bracket • #10 Shelbyville (9-3) at #5 Maroa-Forsyth (11-1), 1 p.m.

CLASS 3A Upper bracket • #1 Elmhurst IC Catholic (12-0) at #6 Monticello (12-0), 3 p.m.

Lower bracket • #4 Carlinville (11-1) at #3 Virden North Mac (11-1), 2 p.m.

CLASS 4A Upper bracket • #4 Chicago Phillips (11-1) at #2 Johnsburg (12-0) Lower bracket • #7 Canton (10-2) at #5 Rochester (11-1), 6 p.m.

CLASS 5A Upper bracket • #7 Vernon Hills (9-3) at #13 Sycamore (8-4), 2 p.m.

Lower bracket • #1 Peoria (11-1) at #3 Morris (10-2), 3 p.m.

CLASS 6A Upper bracket • #7 DeKalb (10-2) at #1 Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge (12-0), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • #12 Burbank St. Laurence (9-3) at #2 Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin (12-0), 2 p.m.

CLASS 7A Upper bracket • #16 Plainfield North (10-2) at #4 Oak Park Fenwick (11-1), 3:30 p.m.

Lower bracket • #2 East St. Louis (12-0) at #11 Lisle Benet (10-2), 2 p.m.

CLASS 8A Upper bracket • #1 Wilmette Loyola Academy (12-0) at #20 Glen Ellyn Glenbard West (10-2), 1 p.m.

Lower bracket • #3 Palatine (12-0) at #26 Park Ridge Maine South (9-3), 2 p.m.

Three Rivers Rock Division

all-conference FIRST TEAM Offense Center: Alex Peck (Bureau Valley, jr.), Nic Norberg (Orion, sr.)

Guard: *Collin Schmidt (Rockridge, jr.), Kyle McLuckie (Fulton, sr.)

Tackle: *Devin Taets (Orion, sr.), Chase Gripp (Bureau Valley, sr.)

End: *Bryan Herr (Bureau Valley, jr.), Logan Lee (Orion, so.)

Running back: *Michael Pidde (Fulton, sr.), *Nathan Parchert (Rockridge, jr.), *Drake Schultz (Orion, sr.), *Parker Corson (Riverdale, jr.)

Quarterback: Drake Davis (Bureau Valley, jr.)

Defense First team Linemen: *Collin Schmidt (Rockridge, jr.), *Logan Lee (Orion, so.), Kyle McLuckie (Fulton, sr.), Chase Gripp (Bureau Valley, sr.), Devin Taets (Orion, sr.)

Linebackers: *Cole McClary (Fulton, sr.), Aaron Deter (Morriosn, jr.), Hunter Schoff (Bureau Valley, sr.), Tavian Moninski (Orion sr.)

Defensive back: *Ty Paulline (Fulton, sr.), Drake Schultz (Orion, sr.), Drake Davis (Bureau Valley, jr.)

Special teams Punter: Michael Pidde (Fulton, sr.)

Kicker: *Cole McClary (Fulton, sr.)

Return specialist: *Ethan Fischbach (Morrison, sr.)

SECOND TEAM Offense Center: Brody Mason (Fulton, jr.)

Guard: Thomas Ottens (Morrison, sr.), Wilson Ferry (Orion, sr.)

Tackle: Nate Wierema (Fulton, jr.), Pat Smutzer (Orion, jr.)

End: Tyler Bruggenwirth (Fulton, jr.), Ethan Fischbach (Morrison, sr.)

Running back: Austin Rash (Fulton, jr.), Austin Schroeder (Fulton, jr.), Tavian Moninski (Orion, sr.), Mitchel Blackert (Orion, sr.)

Quarterback: Riley Fetterer (Rockridge, so.)

Defense Linemen: Cole Grant (Fulton, sr.), Ethan Fish (Fulton, jr.), Grant Abell (Morrison, jr.), Cale Buysse (Bureau Valley, jr.), Logan Dierikx (Rockridge, jr.)

Linebackers: Blake DeClercq (Riverdale, jr.), Erik North (Fulton, jr.), Cade Kendall (Rockridge, sr.), Xavior Calvin (Rockridge, sr.)

Defensive back: Bryce Grant (Fulton, jr.), Reilly Dolan (Morrison, jr.), Payton Moore (Bureau Valley, so.), Mitchel Blackert (Orion, sr.)

HONORABLE MENTION Offense Center: Grant Abell (Morrison, jr.)

Guard: Alex Martin (Fulton, sr.), Drew Baker (Bureau Valley, jr.), Lincoln McCulley (Rockridge, jr.)

Tackle: Connor Hughes (Riverdale, jr.), Brandon Meier (Morrison, sr.), Ben Vanderlaan (Morrison, sr.), Logan Farrington (Rockridge, jr.), Daytona Mindock (Rockridge, sr.)

End: Ty Paulline (Fulton, sr.), Cade Kendall (Rockridge, sr.), Xavior Calvin (Rockridge, sr.), Koby Stropes (Orion, sr.)

Running back: Brady Secrist (Riverdale, sr.)

Quarterback: Tyler Sweenie (Fulton, sr.), Craig Matson (Orion, sr.)

Defense Linemen: Blake Haas (Riverdale, sr.), Cody Southern (Morrison, sr.), Cameron Gerischer (Rockridge, so.), Wilson Ferry (Orion, sr.), Koby Stropes (Orion, sr.)

Linebacker: Austin Rash (Fulton, jr.), Jarrett Ruschotzke (Morrison, sr.), Dylan Keller (Morrison, sr.), Camryn Dowell (Rockridge, sr.), Sam West (Orion, jr.)

Defensive back: Brett Murphy (Riverdale, jr.), Allen Pratt (Riverdale, sr.), Ethan Fischbach (Morrison, sr.)

Special teams Punter: Xavior Calvin (Rockridge, sr.), Drake Schultz (Orion, sr.)

Kicker: Ryan Fowler (Orion, so.) *unanimous selection

Three Rivers Mississippi Division

all-conference FIRST TEAM Offense Center: Mike Manning (St. Bede, sr.), Jacob Neisewander (Newman, sr.)

Guard: *Joe Acosta (St. Bede, sr.), Trevor Buser (Newman, jr.)

Tackle: *Kalen Smith (Newman, sr.), Sean Kinsella (St. Bede, sr.)

End: *Braidy Shipp (St. Bede, sr.), Steven Earthely (Kewanee, jr.)

Running back: *Adam Poundstone (St. Bede, sr.), *Bret Emmerson (Princeton, sr.), *Eli Leffelman (Newman, sr.), *Billy McAtee (Sherrard, sr.)

Quarterback: *Bryant Eustice (St. Bede, sr.)

Defense Linemen: *Colton Youngren (Princeton, sr.), *Aaron Scroggins (Newman, sr.), Noah Jonmarker (Kewanee, sr.), Justin Darnell (St. Bede, sr.), Vincent Vergamini (Princeton, sr.), Kolton Jones (Newman, jr.), Jacob Neisewander (Newman, sr.)

Linebacker: *Brady Booker (St. Bede, sr.), Joe Acosta (St. Bede, sr.), Garrett Passmore (Erie-Prophetstown, jr.), Blake Janssen (Princeton, sr.), Nate Olson (Newman, sr.), Chase Graham (Newman, so.)

Defensive backs: *Eli Leffelman (Newman, sr.), Deshawn Mabalcon (Kewanee, jr.), Braidy Shipp (St. Bede, sr.)

Special teams Punter: Josh Sapp (St. Bede, sr.)

Kicker: Tyler Roling (Sherrard, sr.)

Return specialist: Billy McAtee (Sherrard, sr.)

SECOND TEAM Offense Center: Chuck Garcia (Kewanee, sr.)

Guard: Jacob Fitzpatrick (Princeton, sr.), Cordell Lenz (Sherrard, sr.)

Tackle: Zack Read (Princeton, sr.), Abram Warner (Sherrard, jr.)

End: Steven Brust (Hall, so.), John Wilson (Newman, sr.)

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game. Jaynee Prestegaard scored 11 points in the first. She had 19 points and 11 rebounds in the game. Madeline Prestegaard finished with six rebounds.

Emily Shrimplin had four steals and five assists for AFC to go with eight points. Laci Meurer also scored eight.

Newman works to shake off early rust MADE

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Sterling’s Grace Gould (center) dribbles the ball up the court while Stillman Valley’s Anna Broski (24) tries to get the ball away from her during Monday night’s game in Sterling.

Running back: Brady Booker (St. Bede, sr.), Kody Wetzell (Erie-Prophetstown, sr.), Austin Wetsel (Princeton, sr.), Cade Gorzny (Newman, jr.)

Quarterback: Nick Sheets (Kewanee, sr.)

Defense Linemen: Dash Burgess (St. Bede, sr.), Eric Hoffeditz (Princeton, jr.)

Linebackers: Chase Tatum (Princeton, so.), Luke Olson (Newman, so.), Brentin Erickson (Newman, jr.)

Defensive back: Kody Wetzell (Erie-Prophetstown, sr.), Austin Wetsel (Princeton, sr.), Easton Bianchi (Newman, jr.)

HONORABLE MENTION Offense Center: Ryne Jaquet (Erie-Prophetstown, sr.)

Guard: Gavin Garcia (St. Bede, sr.), Austin Guile (Sherrard, jr.)

Tackle: Evan Knoblauch (St. Bede, sr.)

End: Josh Sapp (St. Bede, sr.), James Mautino (Hall, so.), Colton Youngren (Princeton, sr.), Keegan Bryant (Sherrard, sr.)

Running back: Luke Olson (Newman, so.)

Quarterback: Landon Vesley (Newman, jr.)

Defense Linebacker: Clayton Yde (Newman, jr.), Nic McDaniel (Sherrard, jr.)

Defensive back: Josh Sapp (St. Bede, sr.), Adam Poundstone (St. Bede, sr.), James Mautino (Hall, so.), Clayton Corken (Sherrard, sr.), Billy McAtee (Sherrard, sr.), John Wilson (Newman, sr.)

Special teams Kicker: Nick Szczepaniak (St. Bede, sr.)

Return specialist: Nick Szczepaniak (St. Bede, sr.), Ty Dillard (Newman, sr.) *unanimous selection

Girls basketball Sauk Valley Shootout

Monday’s results • Rock Falls 68, Newman 50 • Stillman Valley 50, Sterling 41 Wednesday’s games • Dixon at Sterling, 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Stillman Valley, 7:15 Friday’s games • Rock Falls at Dixon, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Newman, 7:15 Monday, Nov. 21 • Dixon vs. Stillman Valley, 6 (at RF) • Sterling vs. Newman, 7:30 (at RF) Wednesday, Nov. 23 • Dixon vs. Newman, 6 (at RF) • Sterling at Rock Falls, 7:30

Morrison Tournament

Monday’s results • AFC 65, Galva 40 • Orion 54, Lena-Winslow 50 Today’s games • Morrison vs. West Carroll, 7 (HS) • Erie vs. Polo, 7 (Jr. High) Thursday’s games • Lena-Winslow vs. West Carroll, 7 (HS) • Morrison vs. Orion, 7 (Jr. High) Friday’s games • Galva vs. Erie, 7 (HS) • Polo vs. AFC, 7 (Jr. HIgh) Saturday’s games • Erie vs. AFC, 3 (HS) • West Carroll vs. Orion, 3 (Jr. High) • Lena-Winslow vs. Morrison, 4:30 (HS) • Galva vs. Polo, 4:30 (Jr. High) • Third place, 6 (HS) • Fourth place, 6 (Jr. High) • First place, 7:30 (HS) • Second place, 7:30 (Jr. High)

Oregon Tournament

Pool A: Fulton, Mendota, Ottawa Marquette Pool B: Amboy, Hall, Rockford Christian Pool C: Genoa-Kingston, Kewanee, Milledgeville Pool D: Oregon, Pecatonica, Prophetstown (BH = Blackhawk Center; OHS = Oregon High School) Wednesday’s games • Fulton vs. Mendota, 5:45 (BH) • Amboy vs. Hall, 5:45 (OHS) • Oregon vs. Pecatonica, 7:15 (BH) • Genoa-Kingston vs. Kewanee, 7:15 (OHS) Thursday’s games • Mendota vs. Ottawa Marquette, 5:45 (BH) • Hall vs. Rockford Christian, 5:45 (OHS) • Genoa-Kingston vs. Milledgeville, 7:15 (BH) • Pecatonica vs. Prophetstown, 7:15 (OHS) Friday’s games • Fulton vs. Ottawa Marquette, 5:45 (BH) • Rockford Christian vs. Amboy, 5:45 (OHS) • Oregon vs. Prophetstown, 7:15 (BH) • Kewanee vs. Milledgeville, 7:15 (OHS)

Princeton Tournament

Blue Pool: Princeton, Putnam County, Midland, Streator White Pool: Stark County, Henry, Bureau Valley, LaMoille-Ohio Monday’s results • Stark County 61, Henry 16 • Bureau Valley 53, LaMoille-Ohio 28 • Princeton 51, Midland 21 Today’s games • Henry vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 5 • Princeton vs. Streator, 6:30 • Putnam County vs. Midland, 8 Thursday’s games • Bureau Valley vs. Stark County, 5 • Midland vs. Streator, 6:30 • Princeton vs. Putnam County, 8 Friday’s games • Streator vs. Putnam County, 5 • Stark County vs. LaMoille-Ohio, 6:30 • Bureau Valley vs. Henry 8

Forreston Tournament

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

Friday’s games • Rochelle vs. Stockton, 5 • Christian Life vs. Winnebago, 6:30 • Eastland vs. Forreston, 8 Saturday’s games • Forreston vs. Rochelle, 9 a.m.

• Stockton vs. Christian Life, 10:30 a.m.

• Winnebago vs. Eastland, 10:30 a.m. (junior high) Monday, Nov. 21 • Christian Life vs. Eastland, 5 • Winnebago vs. Rochelle, 6:30 • Forreston vs. Stockton, 8 Tuesday, Nov. 22 • Stockton vs. Eastland, 5 • Winnebago vs. Forreston, 6:30 • Rochelle vs. Christian Life, 8 Monday’s box scores at Morrison Tournament

AFC 65, GALVA 40 GALVA (0-1) Clucas 6 0-0 16, Schilling 0 2-4 2, Anderson 0 0-0 0, Wexell 1 0-0 2, Berry 2 4-4 8, Rogers 0 0-0 0, Patty 2 0-0 6, Williams 2 2-2 6. Total 13 8-10 40

AFC (1-0) Laci Meurer 4 0-0 8, Emily Shrimplin 4 0-2 8, Grace Friday 2 0-0 4, Bryce Gittleson 1 1-3 3, Lexi Meurer 1 0-0 3, Jade Fair 0 0-0 0, Addison Wetzel 0 2-4 2, Madeline Prestegaard 8 0-0 16, Sammy Smith 1 0-0 2, Jaynee Prestegaard 8 3-4 19. Total 28 6-13 65 Galva 0 15 13 12 — 40 AFC 25 14 12 14 — 65 3-pointers - Galva 6 (Clucas 4, Patty 2), AFC 1 (Lexi Meurer) at Musgrove Fieldhouse, Sterling

STILLMAN VALLEY 50, STERLING 41 STILLMAN VALLEY (1-0) Alexa Ballard 2-12 4-6 8, Maris Daleo 2-11 0-0 4, Grace Timm 4-8 2-5 10, Anna Broski 2-6 0-0 5, Macy Weaver 8-14 7-10 23, Madi Mandelke 0-0 0-0 0, Savannah Meinen 0-1 0-0 0, Carah Johnson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 18-52 13-21 50.

STERLING (0-1) Josi Borum 3-7 0-1 7, Grace Gould 3-13 1-2 7, Cheyenne Harrington 6-18 0-0 15, Kaylee Martin 1-2 2-2 4, Mya Pearson 1-3 0-0 2, Genea Garza 1-1 0-0 2, Gretchen Gould 0-4 2-2 2, Tobi Garcia 1-3 0-0 2, Miranda Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Emilie Powers 0-2 0-0 0, Akira Tanton 0-0 0-0 0, Gabriella Schilling 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 16-53 5-7 41.

Stillman 18 6 14 12 – 50 Sterling 5 16 6 14 – 41 3s – Stillman 1 (Broski), Sterling 4 (Harrington 3, Borum). Rebounds – Stillman 33 (Weaver 11), Sterling 35 (Grace Gould 8). Turnovers – Stillman 19, Sterling 28.

Steals – Stillman 13 (Timm 4), Sterling 9 (Grace Gould 4). Blocked shots – Stillman 2, Sterling 1. Fouls – Stillman 10, Sterling 18 (Gretchen Gould 5). at Tabor Gym, Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS 68, NEWMAN 50 NEWMAN (0-1) Mady Ferris 1-4 3-4 5, Kelsey Simpson 6-14 0-0 16, Mary Jensen 5-11 1-2 11, Madison Craft 3-9 6-6 14, Chloe Klein 0-4 0-0 0, Lauren Wilson 1-8 1-5 3, Delaney Hinrichs 0-0 0-0 0, Teagan McKenna 0-3 1-2 1, Hannah Wilson 0-2 0-0 0, Payton Murray 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 16-57 12-19 50.

ROCK FALLS (1-0) Bailey Bickett 1-2 0-0 3, Molly Buck 4-11 2-2 12, Olivia Babcock 3-8 4-6 11, Jordan Clevenger 0-1 0-0 0, Kenzie Olson 3-6 0-0 6, Nadia Poff 3-7 0-2 6, Abbee Sigel 4-12 5-5 15, Taylor Hoefler 4-8 2-4 15, Taylor Stevens 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 22-55 13-19 68.

Newman 2 19 18 11 — 50 Rock Falls 14 21 10 23 — 68 3s — Newman 6-15 (Simpson 4-8, Craft 2-4, McKenna 0-1, Murray 0-2), RF 8-24 (Hoefler 2-6, Buck 2-5, Sigel 2-8, Babcock 1-3, Bickett 1-2). Rebounds — Newman 39 (L. Wilson 8, Jensen 8, Klein 6), RF 34 (Olson 9, Poff 6). Assists — Newman 15 (Ferris 5), RF 20 (Babcock 5, Buck 4, Clevenger 4). Steals — Newman 7 (Simpson 2, Craft 2), RF 13 (Bickett 4, Hoefler 2, Babcock 2, Sigel 2, Olson 2). Blocks — Newman 1 (Klein), RF 5 (Olson 4, Bickett 1). Turnovers — Newman 17, RF 14.

Fouls — Newman 15, Rock Falls 17.

Fouled out — Jensen.

Volleyball Northern Illinois Big 12 West all-conference First team *Kaylee Martin (Sterling); Olivia Pilgrim (Sterling); Josi Borum (Sterling); Sydney Himmelman (Geneseo); Bella Mitchell (Geneseo); Kamryn Olson (LaSalle-Peru); Kylee Turczyn (LaSalle-Peru); Jazzy Bowman (Ottawa); Jacie Wyatt (Rochelle) Honorable mention Katlyn Smoot (Sterling); Mya Pearson (Sterling); Jenna Decker (Geneseo); Marisa Guisti (LaSalle-Peru); Madison Castelli (LaSalle-Peru); Molly Harris (Ottawa); Paige Myroth (Rochelle); Ali VanVickle (Rochelle) *MVP Three Rivers East all-conference First team *Madyson Ferris (Newman); *Courtney Oeder (Princeton); *Courtney Pierceson (Prophetstown); *Mitrese Smith (Kewanee); Haley Eble (Kewanee); Chase Ludford (St. Bede); Madalyn Wilson (Newman) Second team Saige Barnett (Bureau Valley); Christen Hurley (Bureau Valley); Mary Jensen (Newman); Jenna Lusietto (Hall); Hallie McGuire (St. Bede); Anna Murray (Princeton); Madi Soldati (Hall) Honorable mention Blair Bullock (Kewanee); Madison Craft (Newman); Victoria Crofton (Kewanee); Alexa Damerell (St. Bede); Jenna Grimmer (Princeton); Dena Johnson (Prophetstown); Corrine Peterson (Princeton); Madi Quinn (Hall); Lexi Rangel (Prophetstown); Cassidy Wilson (Newman) *unanimous selection

CONTINUED FROM B1 t “It was nice to see some balanced scoring,” Rock Falls coach Eric Wolf said. “It’s good to get that first game underneath you and get your feet wet. Varsity is a lot different in physicalness compared to fresh-soph. We have a lot of young girls that aren’t used to that, but it’s good.”

Newman had just 1 week of practice, and it showed after the first quarter. Rock Falls led 14-2 and swiped six steals after the first 8 minutes. The Comets fared much better in the second quarter, as Kelsey Simpson’s pair of 3s and Madison Craft’s 6-for-6 showing at the free-throw line helped Newman bounce back.

The Comets made five field goals in the first half, and six in the third quarter.

“With us having a limited amount of practices, I think that first quarter was kind of a shock,” Newman coach Brandon Kreczmer said.

“Even the girls were saying before the game, ‘do we really have a game today?’ And so it was like, ready or not, here we go. You definitely saw a little rust on us that first quarter.”

Rock Falls had 10 firsthalf steals, with Bailey Bickett swiping four of them, but Newman had a better grip on the ball as it made its way

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Newman’s Hannah Wilson (right) looks to pass the ball while Rock Falls’ Bailey Bickett guards her during Monday night’s game in Rock Falls. toward a 45-39 threequarter deficit.

“We didn’t start off good,” Simpson said.

“Once we got it going, we got the rust off. Rock Falls is a really good team, and it was neat battling back and not giving up.”

Simpson scored 16 points, Craft hadded 14, and Mary Jensen added 11 points and eight rebounds.

“The way they battled in the second, third, and fourth quarters was unbelievable,” Kreczmer said. “This was our steppingstone, and now I think I can see that we

do have potential.”

Buck and Olson, both sophomores, both saw limited playing time last year on the varsity level, and Nadia Poff debuted with six points and six rebounds. The Rockets’ youngsters played on a sophomore team tht won its first 19 games last year.

“They are going to go through stretches,” Wolf said, “and we’re going to have that this year – hopefully not too many, but it’s going to happen to us. Hopefully we can continue to knock down shots early to get that lead.”

Stillman holds off Golden Warriors’ rally PARADE

CONTINUED FROM B1 t “Overall, though, I thought we played [Weaver] pretty well.

We asked our girls not to back down from her, and we didn’t. There’s a few tweaks that we’ll make, but overall, I was happy because she’s a tough player.”

Stillman Valley raced out to an 18-5 lead in the first quarter, as the Golden Warriors struggled offensively. Sophomore wing Josi Borum picked up two fouls in the first minute of the play and had to sit, and Sterling committed 15 first-quarter turnovers.

The Warriors got back in the game, however, by closing the second quarter on a 9-0 run, with Borum scoring five of those points.

A bucket from Borum at the 6:55 mark of the third quarter gave Sterling a 25-24 lead, but Stillman Valley responded with an 8-0 run over the next 3 1/2 minutes to restore order. The Cardinals’ lead grew to as many as 14 points (41-27) after a free throw from Weaver with 6:53 left in the fourth quarter, and the Warriors didn’t get closer than nine points the rest of the way.

Weaver was backed

by Grace Timm with 10

points, eight rebounds and four steals, while Alexa Ballard added eight points and nine boards.

Sterling was paced by senior guard Cheyenne Harrington with 15 points, including three 3-pointers. Borum and Grace Gould each had seven points. The 5-5 Gould also corralled eight rebounds.

Harrington noted the way the team defended Weaver was a learning experience.

“That’s probably one of the better posts that we’re going to play this year,” Harrington said.

“I think what we did today is a good start for the rest of the year.”

Three Rivers West all-conference First team *Jurnie Hinde (Riverdale); *Spenser Strandgard (Sherrard); Faith Anderson (Sherrard); Taylor Curley (Fulton); Kati DeBacker (Orion); Jessie Hemm (Riverdale); Brooke Huizenga (Fulton); Jordan Price (Fulton); Abby VanDuyne (Orion) Second team Kassidee Church (Morrison); Claire Crippen (Sherrard); Kelsey Garrett (Rockridge); Caroline May (Riverdale); Sydney McVay (Rockridge); Cassidy Schultz (Orion); Taylor Steimle (Erie) Honorable mention Rachael Huizenga (Fulton); Mary Mitton (Riverdale); Amelia Thomas (Rockridge); Jensen Schrader (Fulton); Emma Sitzmore (Morrison); Madison Steines (Morrison); Lauren Vos (Morrison) *unanimous selection

Boys soccer Northern Illinois Big 12 West all-conference First team Sterling: *Tony Diaz, Miguel Gallardo, Jose Castro, Adrian Herrera, Carter Gearing Rochelle: Juan Milan, Luis Marquez, David Escutia, Cruz Nava Geneseo: Cayson Frenchs, Anthony Bravata, AJ Miller, Keegan Minnaert Ottawa: Dawson Baker LaSalle-Peru: William Meagher Honorable mention Sterling: Patrick Nelsen, James Roddy Rochelle: Komla Gati, Jessee Infante Geneseo: Austin Hams, Tristan DeSplinter Ottawa: Juan Lopez, Andrew Felty LaSalle-Peru: Matt Adams *MVP

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Sterling’s Gretchen Gould (left) tries to get a rebound ball away from Stillman Valley’s Alexa Ballard during the first quarter of the Warriors’ home game against the Cardinals Monday night.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

NFL | GIANTS 21, BENGALS 20

Gamble pays off for Giants Manning’s 4th-down TD pass lifts New York to win By the Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Eli Manning threw his third touchdown pass of the game on a fourth-down gamble by rookie coach Ben McAdoo, and the New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Bengals 21-20 Monday night for their first four-game winning streak since 2013.

Manning threw scoring passes of 10 yards apiece to rookie Jerrell Adams and Odell Beckham in the first half, and a game-winning 3-yarder to rookie Sterling Shepard on a daring call with New York (6-3) down 20-14 early in the fourth quarter.

The Giants defense

took over from there, closing it out on Landon Collins’ fourth interception in the past three games, and two stops, the last on consecutive sacks of Andy Dalton with less than 5 minutes to play.

Dalton threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Green, and Jeremy Hill scored on a 9-yard run that was set up by an 84-yard kickoff return by Alex Erickson to start the second half.

Mike Nugent kicked two field goals for Cincinnati (3-5-1), the second giving the Bengals a 20-14 lead early in the third quarter.

The Giants had a 14-10 halftime lead. Manning

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Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball against Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (36) during the fourth quarter of Monday’s game in East Rutherford, N.J. (28 of 44 for 240 yards with two interceptions) capped an 80-yard opening drive with his pass to

Adams. He hit Beckham (10 catches for 97 yards) on New York’s final drive of the half.

NBA | BULLS

Take the winning ways on the road Back-to-back wins have Bulls confident ahead of 6-game trip

BY CHRIS KUC Chicago Tribune

At some point during the Bulls’ upcoming sixgame road trip that will span nearly 2 weeks, a visit to the mall will be required.

“I dread it every single year – you really never can prepare for it,” said Taj Gibson, who will take part in his eighth circus trip with the Bulls.

“You’re always forgetting something (so) you always have to get something on the road.”

Gibson likely won’t be alone on the shopping trip since Jimmy Butler has his own plan for packing for the journey that will begin Tuesday night in Portland and will keep the Bulls away from the United Center until a Nov. 30 game against the Lakers.

“I’ll put my stuff in Taj’s bag and we’ll live out of the same suitcase,” Butler said with a grin.

Perhaps the most important item the Bulls will take into the trip is a two-game winning streak that has upped their record to 6-4 and has them feeling good.

“It’s always hard to go on the road, especially on the West Coast,” Gibson said. “So any kind of win that we can get early can give us some leeway.

But we understand every game on this road trip is

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Taj Gibson (right) is about to embark on his eighth circus trip as a member of the Bulls. This time, the team leaves town with a two-game winning streak. going to be tough.”

The first four stops in particular will be a challenge as the Blazers, Jazz, Clippers and Lakers all sport winning records.

By the time the Bulls reach their final two destinations to face the sub.500 Nuggets and 76ers, they will have a good idea about what kind of team they really are.

“You want to figure out a way to be at least .500 on the road and then you want to take care of home as much as pos-

sible,” Dwyane Wade said. “The thing we’ve been preaching all year is you don’t have win every game on the road, you don’t have to win every game at home but you have to win most of them at home. (Then) you have to play .500 ball on the road. That can end up getting you around 48 to 50 victories.”

In addition to creative packing, here are some ways the Bulls can find success on the trip: They must continue

putting up points – the Bulls have scored 100 or more in eight of their first 10 games.

They must continue to own the boards – they have outrebounded opponents nine times.

They must stay hot at the free-throw line – they have taken 20 or more foul shots in eight of 10 games and have shot .900 or better four times.

The Bulls can also take advantage of the time away from home to continue to build chemistry throughout its overhauled roster.

“It’s a tough trip but it’s an opportunity for your guys to bond together,” coach Fred Hoiberg said.

“I’ve been impressed with the way our guys have built their chemistry with all the new faces and it gives us a good early opportunity to do that.”

Gibson agreed – to an extent.

“One thing about this team already that I love about us (is) we already bond enough,” he said.

“We’re already getting to know one another so well. D-Wade is making it so much easier and (Rajon) Rondo is making it so easy. We already hang out enough. It’s crazy we’re going to hang out even more now so it’s going to be a good thing.”

MLB | CUBS

Adjustments loom on Cubs’ 40-man roster

BY MARK GONZALES Chicago Tribune

During the same week in which some Cubs will be recognized for their individual achievements, team executives will continue to sculpt their 2017 roster.

Free agent center fielder Dexter Fowler, as expected, declined the Cubs’ 1-year qualifying offer of $17.2 million.

The Cubs will receive a compensation pick in the 2017 draft as long as Fowler signs elsewhere.

Fowler, 30, who set a career-high with a .393 on-base percentage in 125 games, is expected to receive a multi-year offer, with the rival Cardinals, Giants, Mariners and Rangers among his projected suitors.

The Cubs have options in the likely event they don’t re-sign Fowler. Albert Almora could take over in center field if Gold Glove right fielder Jason Heyward shifts over, with Jorge Soler or Ben Zobrist taking over in right.

The Cubs also must finalize their 40-man roster by Friday night.

They currently have 34 players on their roster, but could leave a few spots open in the event they add a player through free agency or trade.

Catcher Victor Caratini, out-

MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA New England 7 2 0 .778 241 163 Miami 5 4 0 .556 204 206 Buffalo 4 5 0 .444 237 203 N.Y. Jets 3 7 0 .300 179 244 South

W L T Pct PF PA Houston 6 3 0 .667 161 188 Tennessee 5 5 0 .500 264 251 Indianapolis 4 5 0 .444 239 256 Jacksonville 2 7 0 .222 174 239 North

W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 5 4 0 .556 182 160 Pittsburgh 4 5 0 .444 214 206 Cincinnati 3 5 1 .389 187 210 Cleveland 0 10 0 .000 175 301 West

W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 7 2 0 .778 205 168 Oakland 7 2 0 .778 245 223 Denver 7 3 0 .700 239 189 San Diego 4 6 0 .400 292 278 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 8 1 0 .889 258 170 N.Y. Giants 6 3 0 .667 182 184 Washington 5 3 1 .611 212 209 Philadelphia 5 4 0 .556 226 160 South

W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 6 4 0 .600 320 283 Tampa Bay 4 5 0 .444 216 242 New Orleans 4 5 0 .444 265 263 Carolina 3 6 0 .333 221 226 North

W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 5 4 0 .556 205 206 Minnesota 5 4 0 .556 175 152 Green Bay 4 5 0 .444 223 234 Chicago 2 7 0 .222 141 215 West

W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 6 2 1 .722 193 158 Arizona 4 4 1 .500 202 160 Los Angeles 4 5 0 .444 139 173 San Francisco 1 8 0 .111 187 283 Thursday’s result Baltimore 28, Cleveland 7 Sunday’s results Washington 26, Minnesota 20 Los Angeles 9, N.Y. Jets 6 Houston 24, Jacksonville 21 Kansas City 20, Carolina 17 Philadelphia 24, Atlanta 15 Denver 25, New Orleans 23 Tampa Bay 36, Chicago 10 Tennessee 47, Green Bay 25 Arizona 23, San Francisco 20 Miami 31, San Diego 24 Dallas 35, Pittsburgh 30 Seattle 31, New England 24 Open: Detroit, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Oakland Monday’s result N.Y. Giants 21, Cincinnati 20 Thursday’s game New Orleans at Carolina, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s games Baltimore at Dallas, Noon Chicago at N.Y. Giants, Noon Jacksonville at Detroit, Noon Tennessee at Indianapolis, Noon Arizona at Minnesota, Noon Pittsburgh at Cleveland, Noon Buffalo at Cincinnati, Noon Tampa Bay at Kansas City, Noon Miami at Los Angeles, 3:05 p.m.

New England at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

Open: San Diego, Atlanta, Denver, N.Y. Jets Monday, Nov. 21 Houston at Oakland, 7:30 p.m.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L OT Pts GF Montreal 13 2 1 27 53 Boston 10 6 0 20 41 Ottawa 9 5 1 19 35 Tampa Bay 9 6 1 19 50 Detroit 8 7 1 17 41 Florida 7 7 1 15 40 Toronto 6 6 3 15 44 Buffalo 5 6 4 14 29 Metropolitan Division

W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Rangers 12 4 0 24 65 Pittsburgh 10 3 2 22 47 Washington 9 4 1 19 37 New Jersey 8 3 3 19 35 Columbus 7 4 2 16 45 Philadelphia 7 7 2 16 55 N.Y. Islanders 5 8 3 13 40 Carolina 4 6 4 12 38

GA 34 38 35 42 43 39 55 37 GA 36 39 34 30 32 59 51 46

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 11 3 2 24 54 39 8 7 2 18 50 50 8 5 1 17 41 28 7 6 3 17 37 47 6 6 4 16 44 55 6 5 3 15 39 37 6 8 0 12 27 41 Pacific Division

W L OT Pts GF GA Edmonton 9 6 1 19 46 41 San Jose 9 6 0 18 37 35 Anaheim 7 6 3 17 41 40 Los Angeles 7 8 1 15 39 41 Vancouver 6 9 1 13 33 48 Calgary 5 10 1 11 39 59 Arizona 5 9 0 10 38 49 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Chicago Winnipeg Minnesota St. Louis Dallas Nashville Colorado

Monday’s result Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Islanders 0 Today’s games Ottawa at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Washington at Columbus, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Florida at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Nashville at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

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

Chicago at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Colorado, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Edmonton at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Pittsburgh at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Arizona at Calgary, 9 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct Toronto 7 2 .778 Boston 5 5 .500 Brooklyn 4 5 .444 New York 4 6 .400 Philadelphia 1 9 .100 Southeast Division

W L Pct Atlanta 7 2 .778 Charlotte 6 3 .667 Orlando 4 7 .364 Miami 2 7 .222 Washington 2 7 .222 Central Division

W L Pct Cleveland 8 1 .889 Chicago 6 4 .600 Milwaukee 5 4 .556 Detroit 6 5 .545 Indiana 5 6 .455

GB — 2½ 3 3½ 6½ GB — 1 4 5 5 GB — 2½ 3 3 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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Dexter Fowler declined a qualifying offer from the Cubs on Monday and is expected to get offers from several other teams. fielder Jacob Hannemann and pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. are among those who would be exposed to the Rule 5 draft if not placed on the 40-man roster. But Hannemann, 25, a third-round pick in the 2013 draft out of Brigham Young, batted only .247 to go with 26 stolen bases in only 74 games at Double-A Tennessee.

Underwood, 22, a second-round pick in the 2012 draft out of Pope

High School in Marietta, Ga., was limited to 18 starts and was a combined 0-6 with a 4.32 ERA at four minor league levels. Underwood pitched in only two games in the Arizona Fall League, allowing six runs on eight hits in six innings.

Eligible players who aren’t protected on the 40-man roster could be subject to the Rule 5 draft on Dec. 8 at the Winter Meetings in National Harbor, Md.

Southwest Division

W L Pct San Antonio 8 3 .727 Houston 6 4 .600 Memphis 5 5 .500 Dallas 2 7 .222 New Orleans 2 9 .182 Northwest Division

W L Pct Portland 7 4 .636 Utah 7 5 .583 Oklahoma City 6 5 .545 Minnesota 3 6 .333 Denver 3 7 .300 Pacific Division

W L Pct L.A. Clippers 9 1 .900 Golden State 8 2 .800 L.A. Lakers 6 5 .545 Sacramento 4 7 .364 Phoenix 3 8 .273 Monday’s results Indiana 88, Orlando 69 Detroit 104, Oklahoma City 88 New York 93, Dallas 77 Houston 115, Philadelphia 88 New Orleans 106, Boston 105 San Antonio 94, Miami 90 Memphis 102, Utah 96 Brooklyn at L.A. Clippers, late

GB — 1½ 2½ 5 6 GB — ½ 1 3 3½ GB — 1 3½ 5½ 6½

Today’s games Toronto at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Portland, 9 p.m.

Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Cleveland at Indiana, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Golden State at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Denver, 8 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 9:30 p.m.

College football Big Ten East

Conference Overall

W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Michigan 6-1 .857 9-1 .900 Ohio State 6-1 .857 9-1 .900 Penn State 6-1 .857 8-2 .800 Indiana 3-4 .429 5-5 .500 Maryland 2-5 .286 5-5 .500 Michigan State 1-6 .143 3-7 .300 Rutgers 0-7 .000 2-8 .200 West Wisconsin 5-2 .714 8-2 .800 Nebraska 5-2 .714 8-2 .800 Minnesota 4-3 .571 7-3 .700 Iowa 4-3 .571 6-4 .600 Northwestern 4-3 .571 5-5 .500 Illinois 2-5 .286 3-7 .300 Purdue 1-6 .143 3-7 .300 Saturday’s games Iowa at Illinois, 11 a.m. (BTN) Maryland at Nebraska, 11 a.m. (ESPNNEWS) Ohio St. at Michigan St., 11 a.m. (ESPN) Wisconsin at Purdue, 11 a.m. (ABC) Indiana at Michigan, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Northwestern at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m. (BTN) Penn St. at Rutgers, 7 p.m. (BTN) State schedule Wednesday’s game N. Illinois at E. Michigan, 7 p.m. (ESPNU) Saturday’s games E. Illinois at E. Kentucky, noon W. Illinois at S. Illinois, 2 p.m.

Top 25 schedule Thursday’s games No. 3 Louisville at Houston, 7 p.m.

No. 25 Troy vs. Arkansas State, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s game No. 22 Boise State vs. UNLV, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Alabama vs. Chattanoga, 6 p.m.

No. 2 Ohio State at Michigan State, 11 a.m.

No. 4 Michigan vs. Indiana, 2:30 p.m.

No. 5 Clemson at Wake Forest, 6 p.m.

No. 6 Wisconsin at Purdue, 11 a.m.

No. 7 Washington vs. Arizona St., 6:30 p.m.

No. 8 Oklahoma at No. 10 W. Virginia, 7 p.m.

No. 9 Penn State at Rutgers, 7 p.m.

No. 11 Utah vs. Oregon, 1 p.m.

No. 12 Colorado vs. No. 20 Washington State, 2:30 p.m.

No. 13 Oklahoma State at TCU, 11 a.m.

No. 14 W. Michigan vs. Buffalo, 2:30 p.m.

No. 15 Southern Cal at UCLA, 9:30 p.m.

No. 16 LSU vs. No. 21 Florida, noon No. 17 Florida State at Syracuse, 2:30 p.m.

No. 18 Auburn vs. Alabama A&M, 6:30 p.m.

No. 19 Nebraska vs. Maryland, 11 a.m.

No. 23 Texas A&M vs. UTSA, 11 a.m.

No. 24 San Diego St. at Wyoming, 2:30 p.m.

AP Top 25

Record Pts Pv 1. Alabama (61) 10-0 1525 1 2. Ohio St. 9-1 1455 6 3. Louisville 9-1 1357 5 4. Michigan 9-1 1323 2 5. Clemson 9-1 1304 3 6. Wisconsin 8-2 1214 7 7. Washington 9-1 1150 4 8. Oklahoma 8-2 1064 9 9. Penn St. 8-2 961 12 10. West Virginia 8-1 920 11 11. Utah 8-2 807 13 12. Colorado 8-2 797 16 13. Oklahoma St. 8-2 659 17 14. W. Michigan 10-0 634 14 15. Southern Cal 7-3 584 NR 16. LSU 6-3 582 19 17. Florida St. 7-3 569 20 18. Auburn 7-3 543 8 19. Nebraska 8-2 504 21 20. Washington St. 8-2 501 23 21. Florida 7-2 435 22 22. Boise St. 9-1 315 24 23. Texas A&M 7-3 238 10 24. San Diego St. 9-1 97 NR 25. Troy 8-1 63 NR Others receiving votes: Houston 49, North Carolina 40, Virginia Tech 36, Tennessee 21, Navy 20, Stanford 16, W. Kentucky 11, Pittsburgh 9, South Florida 8, Arkansas 7, Iowa 4, Mississippi 2, Minnesota 1.

Men’s basketball Big Ten schedule Monday’s results Villanova 79, Purdue 76 Minnesota 84, Texas-Arlington 67 Northwestern 86, E. Washington 72 Ohio St. 69, N.C. Central 63 Today’s games Maryland at Georgetown, 5:30 p.m. (FS1) Grand Canyon at Penn St., 6 p.m.

Kentucky at Michigan St., 6 p.m. (ESPN) U. of Mary at Nebraska, 7 p.m.

McKendree at Illinois, 7 p.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Creighton, 7:30 p.m. (FS1) State schedule Monday’s results Loyola 97, Eureka 59 N. Illinois 99, Roosevelt 55 Arkansas 90, S. Illinois 65 Wednesday’s games Fort Wayne at Illinois St., 6 p.m.

E. Illinois at Troy, 7 p.m.

Missouri Southern St. at S. Illinois, 7 p.m.

SE Missouri St. at W. Illinois, 7 p.m.

Texas-San Antonio at Ill.-Chicago, 7 p.m.

Idaho at N. Illinois, 8 p.m.

Texas St. vs. SIU-Edwardsville, at Hawaii, 10 p.m.

Monday’s major scores EAST New Hampshire 57, Temple 52 Northeastern 64, UConn 61 Pittsburgh 99, Gardner-Webb 80 Providence 80, Vermont 58 Rhode Island 107, Marist 65 Saint Joseph’s 85, Columbia 65 St. John’s 77, Binghamton 61 West Virginia 107, Mississippi Valley St. 66 SOUTH Auburn 83, Georgia St. 65 Austin Peay 107, Oakland City 67 Cent. Michigan 86, Tennessee Tech 74 Coll. of Charleston 71, Coastal Carolina 64 Charlotte 100, Elon 95 Furman 84, UAB 74 Georgia 60, UNC-Asheville 46 Georgia Tech 77, Southern U. 62 Louisville 91, William & Mary 58 Memphis 94, Rio Grande 75 UNC-Wilmington 78, E. Kentucky 69 Old Dominion 64, Richmond 61 Mississippi 90, UMass 88 South Alabama 88, Blue Mountain 35 South Carolina St. 93, St. Andrews 76 Troy 70, E. Illinois 67 Tulane 93, SE Louisiana 76 UCF 80, Nicholls St. 56 MIDWEST Cincinnati 74, Albany (NY) 51 Evansville 82, Alcorn St. 59 Iowa St. 73, Mount St. Mary’s 55 Loyola of Chicago 97, Eureka 59 Marquette 81, Howard 49 Minnesota 84, Texas-Arlington 67 N. Illinois 99, Roosevelt 55 Northwestern 86, E. Washington 72 Oakland 77, W. Michigan 60 Ohio 96, Sam Houston St. 75 Ohio St. 69, NC Central 63 Saint Louis 88, S. Utah 76 Valparaiso 78, Coppin St. 58 Villanova 79, Purdue 76 Xavier 86, Buffalo 53 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 90, S. Illinois 65 Arkansas St. 100, Cent. Baptist 57 UALR 100, U. of the Ozarks 61 Oklahoma St. 102, Cent. Arkansas 90 Oral Roberts 87, Rogers St. 76 TCU 98, Alabama St. 62 Texas 80, Louisiana-Monroe 59 Texas A&M 76, American 53 FAR WEST Colorado 67, Seattle 55 Montana St. 84, Louisiana-Lafayette 83 New Mexico 95, Houston Baptist 79 Samford 83, San Diego 65 UC Irvine 73, South Dakota St. 58 Utah St. 93, NJIT 84 Wyoming 73, Montana 72

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COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 202 N. Sycamore Street Franklin Grove, IL 61031

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LOIS LONG, AKA LILLIAN LOIS LONG, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; BETTY STRALOW; JOYCE TALBOT; JANET GROLL; DEBORAH STONE; PHYLLIS SCHNEIDER; COLLEEN BUCKWALTER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF LOIS LONG, AKA LILLIAN LOIS LONG, DECEASED; WORLD VISION, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No. 16 CH 45 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Lois Long, AKA Lillian Lois Long, deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Phyllis Schneider, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 14 Judicial Circuit, Whiteside County, Illinois by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: The West or Westerly 20 feet of the North or Northerly 80 feet of the East 3/4 of Lot 2, in Block 32, in the City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, and the East or Easterly 26 feet of Lot 3 and the West or Westerly 1/4 of Lot 2, all in Block 32, in the City of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, Excepting therefrom the following: The Southerly 70 feet of the Westerly 1/4 of Lot 2, and the Southerly 70 feet of the Easterly 26 feet of Lot 3, in Block 32, of the Original Town (now City) of Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois.

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

DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00054 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/31/2016, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 12/29/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EASTERLY 105 FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 19 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN GROVE, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 06-09-01-127-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 202 N. Sycamore Street Franklin Grove, IL 61031 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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IN RE THE ESTATE OF CHERYL L. TALBOTT, Deceased, No. 2016 P 136 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Cheryl L. Talbott. Letters of Office were issued on October 27, 2016 to Lisa L. Talbott, whose attorneys of record are shown below.

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

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk of Whiteside County, 200 East Knox Street, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 15, 2017, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorneys within 10 days after it has been filed.

LISA L. TALBOTT Independent Executor Thomas J. Potter Ludens Potter Melton MaHaffey 600 W. Lincolnway, P.O. Box 360 Morrison, Illinois 61270-0360 Telephone: (815)772-2161 Fax: (815) 772-7440 E-mail: tjpotter@lincolnwaylaw.com November 8, 15, 22, 2016

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Close to Walmart DC. $650/mo + $650 dep.

815-590-1826

POLO

Nice 2BR, No smoking/pets.$700/ mo. 815-718-5488

SM-ST10356-1212

Apts. For Rent No pets.

No Exceptions!

Call 815-716-0367.

Near CGH & Rec Center, Nice 1BR garage, applcs., $465/mo., 1830 3rd Ave. 815-499-0199

2BR 1 story home C/A, gas heat. Appliances furnished.

No pets. Dep. & refs. req. $595/mo 815-946-2714 or 815-946-3191.

Tired of Renting? ™ We can help.

Pretty 3BR, 614 W. 9th, $625/mo. 815878-7399

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

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LOANS

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THE CLASSIFIED Advertising Department of Sauk Valley Media does not have the opportunity to fully investigate the credibility of each advertiser appearing within these columns. If an offer sounds “too good to be true” it probably is.

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CLASSIFIEDS

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-09136.

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EDUCATION

503

Polo CUSD #222 is looking to fill an opening for a PreK Maternity Leave starting January 30,2017 and a full time paraprofessional effective January 3, 2017.

Please contact Melydi Huyettat mhuyett @poloschools. net or visit http://polo222.or g/page156.html to apply.

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

Avonlea Cottage of Dixon C.N.A. Full Time 11pm-7am Apply in person 503 Countryside Lane in Dixon or call 815-288-6044

HEALTH / MEDICAL

504

The Meadows of Franklin Grove -Assisted Living is seeking C.N.A.s for the following positions: •One PT or FT 2 - 3 Shifts / Week 6P-6A •One PT or FT 2 - 3 Shifts / Week 6A-6P If you desire to be part of a cohesive team providing exceptional care and assistance to residents, please call 815-4563000 to schedule an interview.

Wanted F.T. 2Nd & 3 rd shift C.N.A.'s & Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Wanted P.T. 1st Shift C.N.A Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

www.saukvalley.com

EMPLOYMENT

CHILD CARE

505

Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Career. Get Trained - Get Certified - Get Hired!

Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators.

Immediate Lifetime Job Placement.

VA Benefits.

1-866-362-6497

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

Mechanic Wanted Experience needed. Diesel experience a plus.

40 hrs/wk.

Competitive pay.

No weekends/ holidays. bellini@grics.net 815-284-4175

PA/CNA for man in wheelchair, 5-10 pm $13/hr., 815-631-8002

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AMBOY C.U.S.D. #272 is seeking applicants for the following position: 2nd Shift Custodian To apply go to www.roe47.org, Area Vacancies and complete application.

READERS:

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.

Full Time Mechanic

position available, experience with a AG Farm Equipment preferred. Benefits include Insurance, Uniforms & 401K.

CHILD CARE

512

NEW TODAY

Apply in Person at:

Licensed Daycare has openings for children, 4C's Ok, Sterling area. 815535-0588 or 815499-7216 L506966

SLOAN IMPLEMENT, 26208 US HWY 52, Lanark IL. PH: 815-493-2191 (John Deere Dealer) or Apply Online at: www.SLOANS.com

WANTED!!

Night Shift, Assemblers, Machine Operators

Little Blessings Childcare has immediate daycare openings for infant-school age. 815-285-3811 Lic# 48927502

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

AUCTIONS

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

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HUGE TWO-DAY FIREARM AUCTION November 26th - 27th 2601 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 900+ AntiqueModern Firearms, Reloading Ammo, Collectibles, Knives, MORE! 217-259-5956 www.bauerauction.com

Separate work from play, and take responsibility for your actions.

I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016

APPLIANCES

710

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

WOOD / FUEL

746

FIREWOOD Hardwoods split & delivered $70/ load 815-626-6875

FURNITURE

755

Ethan Allen Brady top grain leather sofa, 7' long, honey color. Great 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 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.

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Free kittens to good homes only (indoor & outdoor).

Call 815-590-3252 Free to good indoor loving home. Neutered male cat, all shots.

815-499-9923 Kittens free to good loving home Call 7am-7pm.

815-535-6912 or 815-857-7467

SPECIAL SALES 620

Male cat, 3-4yrs old, neutered and shots. Free to good home only. Call 815-541-2921.

HRRV Festival of Trees Nov. 15-20 at Northland Mall.

Trees, Wreaths, Festival Store.

Wanted: Tea Cup size F Chihuahua, adult, short hair, reasonably priced or free. 815-5649022 after 2:00.

Astec Mobile Screens is currently seeking qualified mechanical assemblers and machine operators for its Night Shift.

• Mechanical assemblers should have mechanical skills, operating a variety of hand and power tools, electrical and hydraulic knowledge is a plus.

• 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.

Astec Mobile Screens applications are available at www.astecmobilescreens.com under “Careers”.

Send applications to:

Astec Mobile Screens, Inc. Attn: H.R. Dept.

2704 W. LeFevre Road Sterling, IL 61081 SM-ST13843-1115

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Parts Counter Specialist Rock Falls, IL

LOOKING FOR QUALITY CARRIERS

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!

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Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081

Amboy

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.

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Customers

S. Washington, Davis, Prospect, W. Clark, W. Main 3206 1st Ave., - 6th Ave. , E Miller to Grobe Road

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815-625-3600 ext. 5311

construction labor needed Wick Building

We have buildings to build and need your

expertise in Post Frame to get the job done!

Employee owned Wick is recruiting a dedicated and dependable person

to join our crew located in the Sterling /Dixon area. If you value safety, quality and craftsmanship—we need you to put your talents and abilities to good use and take the next step in your career by joining WICK. Must pass a physical and drug screen, be able to consistently lift 75 pounds and work safely at heights of 20 feet or more.

SM-ST13844-1116

An Equal Opportunity Employer M-F-D-V

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N. Jones, N. Metcalf, N. East, Joe Dr., W. Bacon 3218

Telegraph 113 S. Peoria Dixon, IL 61021

For motor route availability call David Sheets

Qualifications:

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.

815-625-3600 ext. 5301

Streets

Employee Owned Company offering full benefits, paid time off, bonus pay, competitive wages, company truck, tools and equipment, all in good condition and newer models to eliminate down time and increase your efficiency, paid travel time and per diem. Experience what it is like to work with a company that wants to help you secure you and your family’s future! Visit our website for more information and to APPLY ONLINE! WickBuildings.com/careers

To request an application call: 855-438-9425 or Email: HR@wickbuildings.com EOE

SM-ST13869-1119

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705

Nascar Collectibles Dale SR +JR Coats Cars, Elliott, Martin & Kenseth Coats, Etc. 284-3530

State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You have to show strength and courage if you want to get ahead. Don’t let anyone take control or coax you to overspend. Do your own thing and avoid discord.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Partnerships are best dealt with openly.

Don’t be afraid to share your feelings and to let others know where you stand and what your intentions are.

Don’t give in to emotional manipulation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must keep things in perspective. It will be easy to miscalculate, leaving you at odds in any given situation involving others. Selfimprovement is your best bet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You should take an energetic approach to your life, responsibilities and personal and professional goals. The more you do, the more you will get in return.

Greet change with enthusiasm.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Giving false information or divulging personal secrets will put you in a vulnerable position. Protect yourself against being misinterpreted or emotionally manipulated by an adversary. Concentrate on creative ideas, personal growth and financial gains.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -It’s a good day to take action and get things done. Work independently if it will deter others from slowing you down.

A short trip or meeting will give you something to think about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A change at work shouldn’t disrupt your productivity.

Hunker down and finish whatever you are responsible for. It’s what you accomplish that will secure your position.

Romance is encouraged.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you make plans that will challenge you mentally, physically and emotionally, you will attract interesting people.

Listen and try to help others, but don’t get taken for granted.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Secret matters are best kept that way. Someone will try to disclose information that will be harmful to your plans.

Don’t overspend when trying to impress others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Bringing about change that you believe is necessary will encourage new friendships and a better understanding of gratitude. If you speak on behalf of those who cannot, you’ll become a hero.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You need to pay more attention to what’s going on at your home and within your important relationships. Go out of your way to keep the peace and put others at ease.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Changes at home will encourage greater cash flow. Check out your vocational options and pick up information that will help you improve your earning potential. Physical activity will ease stress. ©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: E equals D

“NZWWI CWYSHX KSR MXZ JDWRM LZWRCV MC MSGZ PZ MC MXZ JWDSWR HOBY ... MXZRZ XSOOR CJ HCPZEDH XDRMCWI.” -- NZRRZ O. PSWMDV Previous Solution: “’Law and Order’ is completely story-driven and ... characterless ... It was really wearing on me.” -- Chris Noth (c) 2016 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick

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SERVICE DIRECTORY SAUK VALLEY

Air Cond./Heating FARLEY'S APPLIANCE Heating & Cooling Sale & Service Free Estimates New & Replacement Units We service all brands!

Call Today (815)284-2052

Concrete Contractors ➩SIMON MASONARY➩ Brick, Block & Stone Work, Griding & Truckpointing New & Repair NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Chimneys & Foundations Bonded and Ins. ★Free Est.★ Call Cris Sosa 312-771-1310

Dumpster Rental •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

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

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

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!!

Gutters American Energy Savers “Sauk Valley's Oldest & Best Seamless Gutter Company” Always Flow Seamless Gutters Call Dan Maloney 815-288-4525

Clock/Watch Repair CLOCK, WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR •We repair and restore all brands and types of clocks and watches •We make house calls on Grandfather clocks •We repair all types of jewelry, and all work is done on premises •Appraisal Services Professional Jeweler for over 25 years.

KRIEGER TIME AND JEWELRY CO. 618 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 815-872-8321

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

PAUL’S HANDYMAN SERVICE “Anything Your Husband Won’t Do!” •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

✶Since 1981✶ ◆Home Improvement ◆New Construction

FALL is the

perfect time to build your garage, addition or Re/Roof, or Reside your home!

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

815-626-1333

IL State Roofing Licensed 104-002247(1986) Bonded-Insured

BILL'S LAWN SERVICE •Mowing •Garden Tilling •Yard Clean Up FREE Estimates Call 815-441-6073

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

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 High-Security Storage Solutions and Much More!

• 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 “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

Randy L. Moore

Lawn Care

Tree Service

TV Repair

Painting

Bicycles GREEN RIVER CYCLERY

Handyman

(815)631-4122 www.mullerslane farm.com

Dumpster Rental for Clean-ups & Construction Small & Large containers avail.

Tidy Bug Inc. Dixon, IL tidybuginc.com 815-456-3001

B9 A1

www.saukvalley.com

•Climate Controlled Storage •Low-Cost Moving Truck Rental •Confidential Document Shredding •We Ship FedEx & UPS! •Expert Packaging Services •Value Boxes & Packaging Supplies •EBAY and EMOTORS Internet Auction Sales Over 15,000 Sales •Office Hours: Mon-Fri. ☛ 8:306, Sat. ☛ 8:30noon 690 Timber Creek Rd. Dixon, (815)285-2212

Stump Removal CLARK'S

• Stump Grinding • Small Trees • Clean Up • Bush Removal 815-718-2663 or 815-590-0423

Tree Service ✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤

BRAD'S TREE SERVICE

A division of Timber Industries, LLC. Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Mulch & Firewood •Free Estimates •Fully Insured 815-857-3674

IN HOME REPAIR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE! Work on all Brands & Models Old or New Serving the Sauk Valley and More Call Ron for a free quote at 815-561-0011 Dixon, IL

Water Softeners

The Softener Man 815-544-0918

Repairr on all makes & models Servicce Call Special $19.95!

Over 30 years of experience

Draw

Sauk Valley Media • B9

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

POULTRY / SUPPLIES

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!

Curved top trunk 30” W x 17” deep 15” tall. Call 815-626-3442

NOW TAKING ORDERS for all natural fed and raised grilling and frying chickens. Young roasting chickens, ducks and geese.

All processing done at an inspected poultry processing plant Call 815-632-7254

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

785

Pro•Form Treadmill, crosswalk, space saver, good cond. $70 815-590-2169

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 12, Schrock Oak kitchen cabinets.

Like new!

815-718-2177 4,000 oak kitchen cabinets in stock.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 Antique China Cabinet curved glass, dark wood, claw feet, mirror top. 32” wide 57” tall 15” deep. 3 shelve & key. $500 815-626-3442 Craftsman wet/dry vac. 9 gal. w/access. Used once. $40. 815-973-5630

Decorative mirror 53” x 30”, can be in 3 pieces or one. $50 815-284-7954 FOR SALE: 5 forklifts & 3 trucks Taking offers.

Builder Discount 815-626-4561 Frontgate 7½ ft.

Noble Fir Christmas tree. Pre Lit w/ storage bag. (orig. price. $878.

Selling for $75 815-626-8760

NEW TODAY LED Signtronix digital sign indoor $2000; 6 station Pucker Powder machine $100.

815-632-3577.

McCulloch PM 610 Electronic commercial chainsaw.

Good cond. $100 815-590-5530 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 See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text ➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

FARM EQUIPMENT

845

855

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

904

1970 Dodge Dart Swinger orig. 318 V8, 90,000 mi., dual exhaust, good tires, brakes, new $3,800. battery, 815-284-2825 Antique Auto 1930 Ford Model A Coupe.RBLT. ENG. New wiring, new tires, etc. $11,000 815-973-4771

AUTOMOBILES

905

NEW REAL DEAL

FOR ITEMS OVER $300

A 5 Line REAL DEAL

ad runs for 30 days in Sauk Valley Classifieds, 4 Ogle County Papers, The Review and saukvalley.com all for only $42!

Special must be mentioned at time of ad placement.

Offer expires 12/31/16 No Commercial Advertising, Pets, Garage Sales, Wood/ Fuel, Tickets/ Travel or Real Estate

NEW TODAY

AUTOMOBILES

905

2010 Toyota Prius 4Dr. Hatch. 170K mi. Ex. Cond. $6,400, 5¼% 60 mo. w/ good credit. 815-379-2528 2013 Ford Fusion, remainder of warranty. White. Exc. cond. $12,000. Call 815-713-7577.

NEW TODAY 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport. Silver with black inte12k miles. rior.

306hp V6. Excellent condition, like showroom new. 5 yr transferable tire & rim warranty. $36,750 OBO. 815499-4183 creditautosales dixon.com Always over 100+ vehicles to choose from.

HAVING TROUBLE wording your ad? Call our classified department today. We'll be glad to help you. 626or 284SOLD SOLD.

S.U.V.S

909

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6, 65k mi. new tires.

Breaks, very good cond. $9,800.

815-625-9160

TRUCKS

910

1989 Chevy Silverado, 2 door, half ton, 2 tone, mint condition! nothing needed! $6,500 815-946-3572 1998 Chevy ¾ Ton $3300 KBB list asking $2700.

187K miles. For more info. call between 8am - 1pm 815-677-6636

VANS

911

Valley Pool Table 40” x 80” In good Condition, $900.

Located in Sterling.

815-499-9696

1994 Mustang GT convertible, red.

34,600mi. Exc. cond. Florida car. $10,000/obo. Call 815-499-7430.

2000 Chevy Express Van 6.0, 8cly. 125K mi.

Runs good. $1,500 815-535-1459

Women's sz. 8½ 14 ct. gold ring.

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November 20 - 1:30 p.m.

401 E. 4th St., Milledgeville AG Toys- Randy Immel’s Collection David Damhoff Auctioneering 815-535-4470

November 26 - 1:30 p.m.

401 E. 4th St., Milledgeville AG Tech Agricultural Service Close-Out David Damhoff Auctioneering 815-535-4470

November 30 - 11:00 a.m.

Farmland Auction heldt at Mills & Petrie Library Bld., 704 N. 1st St., Ashton Lenny Bryson Auctioneer 815-946-4120

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