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LEE COUNTY | SHERIFF’S FIRST MONTH ON JOB

New policies in town Mutual aid pact involves Dixon police

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521

DIXON – One month after Lee County Sheriff John Simonton took office, big changes are happening.

Besides the usual departmental and structural changes of a new sheriff, some changes are a little more obvious.

Those include an updated sheriff’s department website, and a new social media presence: a Facebook fan page that, as of Wednesday afternoon, had

garnered more than 1,200 likes since it was started Dec. 6.

As for the changes that are harder to see, Simonton has been working closely with Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss and State’s Attorney Anna Sacco-Miller to create a sense of teamwork and to build a support system throughout the various departments in the county.

Simonton describes the changes in three major parts.

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John Simonton is shaking things up 1 month into his tenure as Lee County sheriff. Most changes center around creating a sense of teamwork throughout the various departments in the county.

MORRISON | ALEX FISCHBACH’S ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ AUDITION

Humble but hungry Staying true to self point of pride for 19-year-old

BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521

MORRISON – You might know his face from the Whiteside County Fair, where he’s been singing the national anthem every year since he was 12. Or you might know him from his place of employment – Baked By Liz, which his parents own and where he works.

Well, Jan. 21, if you tune into American Idol on Fox, you’ll see 19-year-old Alex Fischbach in a different light – as a contestant on one of the nation’s favorite shows.

His Minneapolis audition for this season of American Idol will air that day, but this isn’t his first rodeo. Back when he was 16, Fischbach and his parents, Brent and Elizabeth, drove to Denver – what he remembers as a 19-hour trek – to try his luck at stardom.

He made it all the way to a private audition with the judges.

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Dems oppose Rauner, plan vote GOP calls today’s special session a purely partisan move SPRINGFIELD (AP) – The Democrat-controlled General Assembly plans to convene today and vote on whether to hold a special election in 2 years for state comptroller, potentially handing Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner a loss even before he takes office next week.

House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday threw his support behind a proposal for a 2016 special election to fill the seat of late comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, an idea pitched by outgoing Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn. Rauner opposes it and intends to name a 4-year replacement immediately after he is sworn in.

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See, hear Alex Check out his Facebook fan page at Facebook. com/AlexFischbachMusic and be sure to tune in to Fox at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21 to see him live!

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Alex Fischbach performs during his American Idol audition in Minneapolis.

The member of Morrison High School’s Class of 2013 will be on TV at 7 p.m.

Jan. 21 on Fox, as he vies for a spot in the popular singing competition’s field of competitors.

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POLICE Sterling Police Zachery J. McGee, 20, of Prophetstown; 4:54 a.m.

Tuesday at 15th Avenue and East Sixth Street; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear.

Faith Y. Fargher, 47, of Sterling; 12:34 p.m. Tuesday in the 400 block of Avenue F; driving while license suspended; given notice to appear.

Oscar Bosch, 33, of Sterling; 9:22 p.m. Tuesday at East Fourth and Locust streets; Ogle County warrant for speeding; posted $200 cash bond and released with notice to appear.

Rock Falls Police Sean Mushinski, 19, of Sterling; 6:07 a.m. Jan. 1; failure to give information after striking vehicle, operation of uninsured motor vehicle, driving in wrong lane; bonded out.

Oregon Police Joseph D. Frye, 18, of Dixon; 11:30 p.m. Dec. 31 in the 100 block of North Fourth Street; operating uninsured motor vehicle; given citation.

Brenna E. Shaw, 37, of Rockton; 4:10 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of state Route 2 North; operating uninsured motor vehicle; given citation.

David E. Wallace, 70, of Oregon; 1:20 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of West Washington Street; failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; given citation.

Ogle County Sheriff Marty L. Schriner, 27, of Rochelle; 5:43 p.m.

Tuesday; unlawful use of a registration sticker, no insurance, expired registration, failure to notify Secretary of State of an address change; given citation and taken to Ogle County Jail.

Boy, 17, of Dixon; 11:52 p.m. Friday in the 1000 block of West Flagg Road; unlawful possession of marijuana 2.5 to 10 grams, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid driver’s license, operating uninsured motor vehicle; taken to Ogle County Jail and released to his parents.

Alexandra Schaefer, 24, of Rochelle; Wednesday; Ogle County warrant for battery, Ogle County warrant for resisting a peace officer, Winnebago County warrant; taken to Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear.

Kay L. Lukancic, 37, of Peoria; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear.

Alec C. Rivera, 50, of Dixon; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear.

Davy L. Ballou, 57, of DeKalb; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear.

Jessica Hawver, 24, of Belvidere; Tuesday; petition to revoke probation; posted bond and given notice to appear.

James L. Palomarez Jr., 23, of Dixon; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear.

William Peyton, 44, of Rockford; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear.

Chad M. Rowe, 35, of Oregon; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear.

Jared L. Schiraldi, 22, of Rockford; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear.

Info sought in Oregon hit-and-run OREGON – Oregon police are asking for tips about a hit and run crash which took place Dec. 27 in the 100 block of South Second Street.

An unknown vehicle struck a parked 2006 Toyota belonging to Deana Gonzalez. Anyone with information is asked to call the Oregon Police Department at 815732-2162.

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Part One: Mutual Aid Dixon police officers’ roles were expanded, adding the ability to respond to high-level crimes and serious accidents, and to provide back-up to Lee County sheriff’s deputies, if need be, within a 5-mile radius outside of Dixon city limits. It’s part of a new mutual aid agreement that Langloss and Simonton presented Monday night to the Dixon City Council.

“It’s not a patrol effort by any means,” Simonton said. “It’s just an additional response. If a Dixon officer can get there first and regain control of whatever that incident might be ... or back up the deputy if in fact they need it, I think that’s using our resources wisely.”

And, Simonton said, if anything goes awry, or officers make a misstep, the liability will fall to the department that employs them. For the guys in brown, that’s the sheriff’s department and Simonton. For the guys in blue, that’s the city police department and Langloss.

“It’s more of a comfort feeling,” Simonton said.

“I only have two deputies out on the road on the day shift, and with a county as big as what we have, ... we’ve got to help each other out. But with regard to patrol, we’re going to keep [Dixon officers] in the city limits for that.”

“The agreement in general is good for both agencies,” Langloss said, “because it increases the number of officers we can

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John Simonton, supported by his wife, Carrie, watches results March 17 at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe in Dixon, the night he unseated fellow Republican John Varga as Lee County Sheriff. have respond to an emergency situation. Just last week, we had the armed robbery/vehicle invasion. Our two officers responded to it. The officers saw people running [and with the help of the two deputy squads that arrived], they were able to set up a perimeter. ... The fact that the county was dispatched simultaneously with us allowed one of the deputies to make an observation in a residence that allowed us to break the case so quickly.

“Before the agreement, county squads may or may not have responded if they know something was going on in the city.

The big change is that if they know something’s going on in the city, a major call, they’re being dispatched right away.”

Part Two: Regional Unit Simonton has also created a regional SWAT team that will combine the city police department’s nine-person team with the county’s six-person team to create a single 15-member unit with one person in charge, rather than two smaller

teams with different leaders.

“So, if there’s any incident, whether it’s inside the city limits, or in the county, that entire team would go,” Simonton said.

The sheriff take lead on training exercises for the regional team, as well as lead action they might have to take.

Part Three: Cross Jurisdictions Nine city police officers from the DPD investigations and street crimes divisions were deputized, which grants them full

police powers throughout the county. The expansion of their powers, a move that hasn’t happened in Lee County since the 1970s, is an effort they hope will help them to crack down on crime in the county, specifically when it comes to major crimes and drug investigations that might have multiple geographic ties: to Dixon, to Amboy, to Franklin Grove, to wherever.

“Crime doesn’t have jurisdictional boundaries,” Simonton said.

“A crime that occurs in Dixon might be done by someone who commits a related crime in the county.”

“There’s a lot of time when we’re working a drug case, and we flip somebody, and they’re ready to go to their source,” Langloss said.

“But if they’re out of the city, everything slows down and stops. The more work we’ve done in the Sauk Valley, the smarter the drug dealers have become. You’ve just got to go. ... It allows us to take action immediately because if they’re supplying, if they’re supplying Dixon, even if they’re out in the county, it’s impacting Dixon.”

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ABOVE LEFT: Alternating between a new plastic racer and an old-time wood and metal Flexible Flyer, Joseph Blake, 8, of Dixon clinches the rope between his teeth and pushes off down the hill at Kiddie Corral in Dixon. TOP: Bitter cold and howling winds have no affect on Joseph’s smile.

ABOVE RIGHT: Using balance and coordination, Blake wrangles the wiley plastic sled down the hill on this pass.

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Not many people can say they do what they love, so, whether I make money doing it or not, I just want to do what I love.

Wiping out and kicking up a cloud of snow is arguably half the fun of sledding. Blake grabbed the rope and headed back for the hill, as seen to the right.

IN BRIEF Man in ‘good’ condition after truck hits scooter STERLING – A Rock Falls man was in good condition Wednesday at CGH Medical Center after being struck by a large National Guard utility truck while riding an electric scooter Tuesday in Rock Falls.

According to a news release from the Rock Falls Police Department, Carl Latchford, 64,

was riding his scooter in the wrong direction in the right-turn lane at First and Dixon avenues when he was hit by a utility truck driven by 30-year-old Nathaniel Roux of Dixon.

Roux told police he didn’t see the small scooter before his right front tire made contact.

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At age 16, the judges liked his singersongwriter vibe, but, he says, they thought his voice needed to mature a little bit.

The only glimpse viewers saw of the Morrison High School grad last time was his face for 2 seconds while he was driving in a car.

And, well, he won’t say how far he made it this time, but here’s hoping we get to see more than 2 seconds of him.

For his Minneapolis audition, he again drove up with his parents, but this time was joined by his girlfriend, Samantha Tenorio, and their daughter, Lennon.

“I waited in line outside for probably a good 4 or 5 hours, and then when they finally let us in, I waited inside again for another 2 or 3 before I actually got to audition,” he said. “It was a long and draining process, but I met all the judges, and I got to meet Lance Bass [from NSYNC], so that was cool.”

Tuesday, we published a Q&A with Dixonite Gina Venier, whose American Idol audition will air tonight.

Now it’s Fischbach’s turn. So, without further ado:

What’s the audition process like? Would you go through it again?

It’s a really cool experience, and it’s really exhilarating, honestly, so I would definitely go through it again.

It’s just – getting to meet all of these really talented people out there, just knowing the level of competition and talent that there is out there in the world is a really humbling experience, and it’s really cool to meet and sing with all these people.

And your parents – what do they think of it all?

They’re really, really proud of me. They’re happy that I went at it a second time to prove it to myself, but they’re supportive 100 percent.

What does it mean to you?

It’s just – it’s a chance. It’s a way to get my name out there.

It’s a way to really express myself that I wouldn’t be able to normally. I just hope that I can make something out of this.

So, what if you really make it?

I just want to be different. I just want to be my own person in the industry, and do what I’ve always loved, and make a living being happy.

Not many people can say they do what they love, so, whether I make money doing it or not, I just want to do what I love.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

Margaret E. Grimes CLINTON, Iowa – Margaret E. Grimes, 101, of Clinton, formerly of Rock Falls, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital.

Margaret was born July 29, 1913, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Walter and Nellie (Holcomb) Riley. She graduated from Rock Falls High School. Margaret married Louis Grimes on Sept. 23, 1935, in Rock Falls. She had worked as a dental nurse and as a certified nurse’s assistant. She was a member of Evangelical Free Church in Clinton. Margaret enjoyed reading, bingo, embroidery, and watching TV. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Nancy Schaefer of Homosassa, Florida; two granddaughters, Vicki (Jim) Sowle of Camanche, Iowa, and Lori (Curt) Temple of Fulton; eight

great-grandchildren, Mark, Erika, Tyler, Jenni, Michael, Courtney, Drew, and Riley; and three greatgreat-grandchildren, Claire, Carson, and Clark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, and three brothers.

According to her wishes, her body was donated to the Iowa Deeded Body Program in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Evangelical Free Church in Clinton. Margaret loved the color purple. The family asks that when you come to the service on Saturday, please wear something purple. Pape Funeral Home in Clinton is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Evangelical Free Church.

Visit papefh.com to send condolences.

Anna M. Berger DIXON – Anna M. Berger, 96, of Dixon, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at Heritage Square in Dixon.

She was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of Ira and Mary Elizabeth (McNulty) Miller.

Ann married Elmer Berger on May 29, 1943, in Huntington. He preceded her in death April 19, 2000. Most of her life, she served as a volunteer with Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, KSB Hospital, the Leydig Center, and Meals on Wheels. She also had served on the Dixon Library Board for 5 years.

Ann was a 64-year member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon. She enjoyed bridge and crossword puzzles. Ann was an avid reader. Her home for the past 7 years was Heritage Square. There, she participated in many activities.

Survivors include her son, James (Barbara) Berger of Bonita Springs,

Florida; daughter, Jeanne (Lyle) Ehlers of Kenosha, Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Dana (Nathaniel) Crow, Patrick (Sarah) Ehlers, and Courtney Ehlers; two great-grandchildren, Leah and Caleb Crow; one brother, the Rev. Paul Miller; and four sisters, Gen Kasper, Helen Martin, Jeanne Young, and Patricia Hay. She also was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

There will be no public visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon, with the Rev. Antoni Kretowicz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to St. Anne Church and Heritage Square.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Today’s visitations: Helen W. Friel of Sterling, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Hazel M. Schultz of Sterling, 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Mont Cessna, formerly of Walnut, noon-1:30 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Helen J. Kelly of Freeport, 4-7 p.m. at Walker Mortuary in Freeport.

John R. Steien of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton.

Today’s funerals: Helen W. Friel of Sterling, 10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Anna M. Berger of Dixon, 11 a.m. Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Anita J. Cradduck of Steward, 11 a.m. at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church in Rockford.

Doris J. Goff of Sycamore, 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Christ in DeKalb.

Hazel M. Schultz of Sterling, 11 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Mont Cessna, formerly of Walnut, 1:30 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Debra Lynn Pierce of Mount Morris, celebration of life from 4-7 p.m. at FarrellHolland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Helen J. Kelly of Freeport, 7 p.m. at Walker Mortuary in Freeport.

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Republicans say the move, which could cut Rauner’s appointment in half, is a purely partisan maneuver at a time the two sides have pledged mutual cooperation in addressing the state’s biggest issues. But Democrats deny that, insisting it is intended only to give voters a choice in the matter.

“It only sets a frosty tone if people want to politicize it or assume that those who are for this proposal are trying to politicize it,” said Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie, a deputy House majority leader.

Rauner aides have questioned the motives of the special election, charging that it would be “rushed through in a lastminute special session that would look overtly political.”

The Republican’s spokesman declined to comment Wednesday.

But Republican state Rep. Ron Sandack of Downers Grove said he considers it a slap in the face to Rauner, who he said has spent recent weeks trying to meet individually with legislators on both sides of the aisle.

“On the heels of that graciousness and openness, to all of the sudden pivot and snub him and say, ‘We have the ability to jam this down your throat,’ it smacks of overt partisanship,” Sandack said.

Madigan previously said he

Friday visitations: Nancy Lewallen of Dixon, 9 a.m.-noon at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Richard L. “Dick” Reynolds of Amboy, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Friday funerals: Evelyn E. Reneau of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. memorial service at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls.

John R. Steien of Morrison, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton.

Nancy Lewallen of Dixon, noon at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon.

Saturday visitation: Patricia A. Hubbard of Sterling, 9-10 a.m. at First Christian Church in Sterling.

Saturday funerals: Patricia A. Hubbard of Sterling, 10 a.m. at First Christian Church in Sterling.

Annie F. Lindquist of Franklin Grove, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Richard L. “Dick” Reynolds of Amboy, 11 a.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Jan. 17 funeral: Vickie Hernandez Fleming of Stillman Valley, formerly of Dixon, 11 a.m. memorial service at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon.

Jan. 24 funeral: Carolyn S. Larsen of Prophetstown, 3 p.m. gathering of family and friends at Bears Showtown USA in Lyndon.

Patricia A. Hubbard STERLING – Patricia A. Hubbard, 84, of Sterling, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Patricia was born June 26, 1930, in Sterling, the daughter of Ralph and Della (Salmon) Smith. She married John R. Hubbard on March 15, 1950, in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death Jan. 7, 2006. Patricia was a member of First Christian Church in Sterling.

Survivors include three sons, John (Becky) Hubbard Jr. of Peoria, Russell (Pauly) Hubbard of Adeline, and Michael (Donna) Hubbard of Lake City, Florida; one sister, Carol (James) Seavey of Lowell, Arkansas; seven grand-

children; eight greatgrandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

She also was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m.

Saturday and the funeral at 10 a.m.

Saturday at First Christian Church in Sterling, with the Rev. Courtney Montgomery Chandler officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

Memorials have been established to First Christian Church and the CGH Love on a Leash program.

Visit schillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

MORRISON – John Cowley, 76, of Morrison, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 6, 2015, at his home.

He was born Dec. 23, 1938, in Sterling, a son of Robert Francis and Mary (Forth) Cowley. John served in the Army, and was a member of the Sterling American Legion Post 296. He was an avid camper and bowler. John was wellrespected and loved at Timber Lake Campground. He enjoyed following the Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Bulls.

Survivors include his daughters, Jean (Scott) Pedersen of Rock Falls and Sharon (Rick) Engel and Kathy Cowley, both of Sterling; his sons, John Cowley Jr. of East Moline, Dan E. Cowley of Morrison, and Scott (Ruth) Cowley of Rock Falls; his sisters, Mary Ann Dettman, Vella Simpson, and Jane

believed the matter was for the executive branch to decide. The legislation was filed by Democratic Senate President John Cullerton. Democrats have nominal veto-proof supermajorities in both chambers. The bill also would apply to other vacancies that might occur in statewide constitutional offices going forward, except the governor’s office.

A special election in 2016 would give Democrats a chance to take away the seat, especially if there is a strong presidential candidate atop the ticket, political experts say.

Topinka died last month after complications from a stroke, just weeks after winning a second four-year term. Rauner has said he intends to name Lincolnshire businesswoman Leslie Munger, a Republican, as Topinka’s replacement.

Rauner and Madigan have both expressed hopes of working together constructively on the state’s biggest problems, including a massive budget hole. But top House Democrats said Wednesday that their aim is not to impede a working relationship with the new governor.

“I think the Legislature has been careful, taking time not to wade into too many controversial issues [since Rauner has been elected],” Assistant Majority Leader Elaine Nekritz, of Northbrook, said. “This is one where we disagree and we would like to get this [special election] done.”

Koeppen, all of Rock Falls, Peggy Drew of Dixon, and Carol Jacobs of Florida; his brothers, Robert Cowley of Washington state, Jim Cowley of Oklahoma, and Lee Cowley of Alabama; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Donna; and a brother, George.

Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls, followed by military honors accorded by Sterling American Legion Post 296. Cremation rites will be accorded. The family invites everyone to a celebration of John’s life after the visitation Saturday at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Sterling.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Mont Cessna STERLING – Mont Cessna, 82, formerly of Walnut, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion. He worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling as a crane operator, and farmed in the Manlius area.

Mont was born July 18, 1932, in Hope, the son of Mont Pearl and Ina (Tillotson) Cessna. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Mont married Mildred Pegg on May 27, 1957, in Dresser, Indiana. She preceded him in death Aug. 28, 2007.

Survivors include two sons, Mont Cessna of Dixon, and Joseph (Donna) Cessna of Grand Prairie, Texas; one daughter, Loretta Jane (Victor) Xenos of Tombstone, Ari-

zona; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, David (Carolyn) Cessna of Potomac; one sister, Jean Bailey of Tucson, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Robert Cessna; and one sister, Nancy.

Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. today and the funeral at 1:30 p.m. today at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut, with the Rev. Eldon Cook, pastor of Walnut Community Bible Church, officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Visit garlandfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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Police hunt gunmen Three men killed 12 at satirical newspaper PARIS (AP) – Police hunted for three heavily armed men with possible links to al-Qaida in the military-style, methodical killing of 12 people Wednesday at the office of a satirical newspaper that caricatured the Prophet Muhammad.

President Francois Hollande, visiting the scene of France’s deadliest such attack in more than half a century, called the assault on the weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo “an act of exceptional barbarism.”

France raised its terror alert system to the maximum – Attack Alert – and bolstered security with more than 800 extra soldiers to guard media offices, places of worship, transport and other sensitive areas. Fears had been running high in France and elsewhere in Europe that jihadis returning from conflicts in Syria and Iraq would stage attacks at home.

Two officials identified the suspects as French brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi, in their early 30s, and 18-yearold Hamyd Mourad, whose nationality wasn’t immediately clear.

Heavily armed police moved into the city of Reims, in France’s Champagne country east of Paris, apparently

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Mourners hold signs that read “I AM CHARLIE” during a rally in support of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical weekly newspaper that fell victim to an terrorist attack, Wednesday at Union Square in New York. searching for the suspects.

Video from BFM-TV showed police dressed in white apparently taking samples inside an apartment. It was not immediately clear who lived there.

One of the police officials said they were linked to a Yemeni terrorist network, and Cedric Le Bechec, a witness who encountered the escaping gunmen, quoted the attackers as saying: “You can tell the media that it’s al-Qaida in Yemen.”

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the sensitive and ongoing investigation.

Cherif Kouachi was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of ter-

rorism charges in 2008 for helping funnel fighters to Iraq’s insurgency. He said he was outraged at the torture of Iraqi inmates at the U.S. prison at Abu Ghraib near Baghdad.

The masked, black-clad men with assault rifles stormed the offices near Paris’ Bastille monument in the Wednesday noontime attack on the publication, which had long drawn condemnation and threats – it was firebombed in 2011 – for its depictions of Islam, although it also satirized other religions and political figures.

Shouting “Allahu akbar!” as they fired, the men used fluent, unaccented French as they called out the names of specific employees.

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Child agency director: Abuse claims ‘appalling’ Allegations include youth-on-youth cases, as well as violence by staff CHICAGO (AP) – Reported claims of abuse, violence and prostitution at residential treatment centers where some wards of the state are housed are “appalling” and “unacceptable,” but nothing new, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Bobbie Gregg

told lawmakers Wednesday.

The outgoing director’s comments came during the first of several hearings convened after a series of Chicago Tribune stories documented youth problems at Illinois’ roughly 50 such facilities, which are privately run but regulated and largely

funded by the state. The scrutiny comes during the transition of power from Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn to Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner, who’s expected to name a director after Gregg’s departure this month.

Roughly 1,400 juveniles stay in the facilities on any given day, and many have histories of abuse, neglect or behavioral problems. The newspaper found over 400 reports of

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sexual assault or abuse of wards, over 1,000 physical assaults and nearly 30,000 runaways from 2011 to 2013. The assault allegations include youthon-youth cases as well as alleged violence by staff.

The newspaper cited interviews with former residents and employees, police reports and agency data.

“Sadly .... the problems are not new and they are broader and more com-

plex than the articles convey,” Gregg told legislators. “They have plagued child welfare in Illinois at least since the 1980s, and perhaps before.”

Most centers are run by nonprofit groups. One in Rockford – Rock River Academy and Residential Center – is managed by a for-profit company and has disputed some claims in the Tribune’s reports. Officials with Universal Health Services

Inc., which has facilities nationwide, said there are many success stories.

Still, there was no disagreement with the allegations Wednesday.

DCFS has removed some juveniles.

Some former wards who testified said they needed a better way to report problems and grievances.

Other care experts noted a lack of resources and dwindling staff as part of the problem.

PEORIA

Students still serve as tutors Program has helped more than 4,300 kids

BY KEN HARRIS Journal Star Distributed by The Associated Press

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Tracey and Toni Montgomery have a spot for donations at Creative Printing, 213 W. First St., in Dixon, following the loss of a Spokane, Washington, home rented by their daughter, Stephanie Ammons, a former Dixon resident who, along with her husband and six children, lost all their belongings.

Former Dixon woman’s home destroyed in fire; no one injured Donations accepted at Creative Printing STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

A former Dixon woman and her family lost all of their belongings when

fire destroyed a rental home where they were living in Spokane, Washington.

No one was injured when fire destroyed the home of Stephanie and Darren Ammons and their six children. They now are reportedly living

in a local hotel for free until they can find a new rental.

Stephanie’s parents are Tracey and Toni Montgomery, who opened a collection spot for donations for the family at Creative Printing, 213 W. First St., in Dixon.

dogs may need doggie coats to avoid hypothermia.

And it’s not just temperatures.

Sharp edges on cracked ice can cut pets’ noses or legs. And snow that gets packed in around paws can increase risks of frostbite. Boots made for dogs or cats can help.

The veterinary association said in a Tuesday statement that a lesser-known hazard is dehydration. That can happen with outdoor pets, because they can’t drink water that’s frozen solid.

officials were not available to comment.

IN BRIEF Tracks in snow lead police to suspect FREEPORT (AP) – A Freeport man was arrested on a burglary charge after learning what every police officer knows: It’s easier to track suspects who leave their tracks in the snow.

The Journal Standard reported that Jose L. Martinez was arrested last weekend by a police officer responding to an alarm at the Happy Wok restaurant in Freeport.

The officer followed tracks from the back door to the spot where Martinez was standing at an intersection.

Police questioned the 19-year-old Martinez and found he was carrying $7.82 worth of coins stuffed inside a sock they suspect was taken from the restaurant cash drawer.

Martinez faces a felony charge because of a prior theft conviction. On Tuesday, he remained in Stephenson County Jail. It was not immediately known if he’d retained an attorney.

Association warns of hazards for pets CHICAGO (AP) – Subzero temperatures descending on Illinois can be at least as dangerous for pets as for humans.

The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association warns that cats and dogs can find it especially difficult to regulate their body temperature in the winter cold. Longhaired dogs cope better with the cold. But shorter-haired

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OHSA cites Pekin company for deaths PEKIN (AP) – A federal agency has filed violations against an Illinois agricultural products company after two workers died at its Pekin facility.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Wednesday said Springfield-based Agridyne LLC has been placed in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program. The workers, one age 37 and one age 29, died June 24. The agency says one worker was overcome by hydrogen sulfide gas while cleaning a rail car. The second worker was overcome while trying to rescue the first worker.

Both workers died.

OSHA cited the company with three willful and eight serious safety violations and has proposed $266,000 in fines.

A woman who answered the phone at Agridyne on Wednesday said company

Officials patrol for stranded drivers DOWNERS GROVE (AP) – Illinois Tollway officials say they’ve activated special road patrols to help customers stranded in their cars during dangerously cold weather.

The “Zero Weather Road Patrols” will be mobilized when temperatures or sustained wind chills fall below zero degrees. They hunt for drivers in disabled vehicles and respond to calls to dispatchers and the Illinois State Police.

Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur says drivers should stay in their vehicles rather than go for help in frigid weather.

The patrols are crew cab trucks equipped with arrow boards for directing traffic around accidents or stranded vehicles. They have enough room for five passengers if motorists need to be transported to a Tollway maintenance garage, toll plaza or Tollway oasis.

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PEORIA – It has been 17 years since thenPresident Bill Clinton challenged the nation to improve literacy among children and, at Bradley University, Clinton’s America Reads initiative still goes strong.

Over that period, Bradley work-study students have provided more than 96,000 free one-on-one tutoring hours to more than 4,300 children, according to a statement released recently by the university.

The university’s America Reads program recently wrapped up its latest fall session, according to Program Coordinator David Schwartz, and the service is still as popular as it has ever been.

“We’re one of the few universities and colleges that still continue the America Reads program in its truest form,” Schwartz said.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Minimum-wage hike could hurt more than it helps As cost of labor rises, demand will be reduced

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

EDITORIAL | DIXON PARK DISTRICT

Park board all in the family?

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he pre-Christmas news that three members of the Pritchard family, and no one else, filed to run on April 7 for four vacant seats on the Dixon Park Board can be interpreted several ways.

Commendation could be in order for current member Ron Pritchard, his son, Steve Pritchard, and Steve’s wife, Nicole Pritchard, for their simultaneous willingness to step forward to serve their community.

Frustration could be in order that no other residents of the Dixon Park District bothered to run.

Apprehension could be in order, because three members of the same family may soon constitute a voting bloc, on the

What we think

a problem. It’s not a legal problem. It’s just going Three members of the Pritchard family are to be a real problem, in the only persons to file for four vacancies terms of openness.”

The Pritchards might on the five-member Dixon Park Board. find that any family gathering comes under Domination by one family is not what the the auspices of the Open creators of park districts had in mind.

Meetings Act, which prohibits informal, private five-member board, that Morrison, the city runs meetings of a majority of could control all decisions. the parks. board members.

Determination to proOur take?

What’s the solution? vide voters with alternaHaving an elected, taxOne or more of the tives might prompt some payer-supported board Pritchards could withdistrict residents to run dominated by one family draw. for the park board by fil- simply looks bad. It cerIf not, at least one ing with the Lee County tainly is not what the Illi- write-in candidate clerk as write-in candinois General Assembly should step forward, dates; the deadline to do had in mind when it cre- so as to fill the fourth so is Feb. 5. ated the park district as vacancy on the board.

Re-evaluation could be a separate governmental And, if other write-in in order about whether entity. candidates emerge, Dixon really needs a sepWe agree with Don Cra- voters would have the arate, independent park ven, an attorney for the option to elect a Dixon district. In communities Illinois Press Association, Park Board that’s not all such as Mendota and who said: “It’s going to be in the family.

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New leadership can’t come fast enough Quinn leaves Rauner with big challenges Belleville News-Democrat Editorial Board

Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner says he likes a challenge, and he certainly will get many when he takes charge of Illinois on Jan. 12.

Some positive news for taxpayers will make his job that much harder short term. The state’s temporary income tax rate ended on Jan. 1 as prom-

ised, which will mean on average an extra $1,000 in state residents’ pockets this year. But because of poor planning by the Legislature and Gov. Pat Quinn, the state’s budget is expected to be about $1.4 billion short.

Rauner no doubt will have to make some harsh choices to handle that shortfall. But if programs and services aren’t cut, lawmakers probably will try to push more costs onto local property taxpayers as they have with education.

Just remember that Rauner inherited this

mess from Quinn and the Democrats who have controlled the state for years. They failed to spend wisely in good times, and failed to figure out how to significantly improve the state’s finances despite $25 billion in extra revenue from that temporary tax.

Quinn’s administration continues to compound Illinois’ problems on its way out the door.

On [Dec. 30] the state said it wouldn’t meet its self-imposed deadline to issue medical marijuana cultivation licenses by [Dec. 31]. Applicants paid

a $25,000 nonrefundable fee just to apply, but they are not getting even the courtesy of an explanation for the delay, or when the decisions will be made.

Quinn’s people have had time to do other things: get his campaign manager a cushy $160,000-a-year job on a public payroll, and pardon 102 people on New Year’s Eve, including three abolitionists from 1843.

But a program intended to help sick people? No rush on that.

Jan. 12 can’t get here quickly enough.

SPRINGFIELD – Many years ago, I was a minimum-wage worker making $3.35 an hour writing obituaries for the Galesburg Register-Mail.

More than a few times during that college summer break, I had an editor holler at me, “There is no ‘a’ in cemetery!”

But I learned how to meet deadlines, deal with the public, and spell a bit better.

Most people I know have had similar first-job experiences. They didn’t earn a whole lot, but they learned enough to help them get a better job down the road.

Back in the days before email and fax machines, several reporters would take dictation over the phone from funeral directors.

As it has with so many low-skill jobs, technology has reduced the need for such positions.

Today, in many cities, the obituaries are emailed in from funeral homes and later edited. There is no need for a minimumwage-earning college kid to take dictation.

Newspapers, like all businesses, are always looking for ways to perform the same tasks for less money.

We could spend a lot of time bemoaning the loss of low-paying positions to innovation, or we can simply accept that businesses will seek the most cost-effective solutions.

THAT’S WHY TALK OF raising the state’s minimum wage is troubling.

While it will result in pay raises for some lucky individuals, it will result in fewer jobs for the state’s low-skill workers.

As the cost of labor goes up, the demand will go down.

When I mentioned this economic principle to a friend, he asked, “Then who will do the work, if positions are eliminated?”

Look no further than McDonald’s for the answer.

According to a recent Malcolm Berko column, the fast-food chain anticipates adding touch screens in 2,000 of its 15,000 restaurants in 2015.

Customers, rather than employees, will be the

Time to invest in Dixon public swimming pool JERRY CLEVENGER Dixon

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The kids would have a place to go in the summertime and enjoy themselves instead of

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Many fast-food workers who would see their jobs eliminated earn the minimum wage.

Raising the minimum wage will accelerate the loss of those and other jobs.

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or working part-time, a 2012 study conducted by the Cato Institute found.

This runs contrary to the narrative of Gov. Pat Quinn and others.

In November, Quinn said: “Our minimum wage is $8.25. It is not enough for a mom, a dad or anyone to raise a family on.”

He’ll get no argument from me on that.

But the Cato study found that less than 5 percent of those earning minimum wage are heads of households.

So, raising the minimum wage will do little to help those trying to raise families, and will do much to hurt young people trying to enter the work force.

And, in this economy, that’s the last thing we want to do.

Note to readers – Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute.

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ones pecking away at the touch screens and sending their orders directly to the kitchen.

According to the Berko analysis, this will result in the elimination of four to six employees per location, reducing labor costs by $110,000 per location.

Many fast-food workers who would see their jobs eliminated earn the minimum wage.

Raising the minimum wage will accelerate the loss of those and other jobs.

Most folks earning minimum wage are under 25

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THE READER’S VOICE manding of all. They all face the beautiful, cracked-brick structures of the buildings.

I am by no means the smartest person in the world, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that one out. They’re spending all these millions to beautify the city.

Why don’t they spend some of that to fix the

scottREEDER Scott Reeder is a reporter in residence for the Illinois Policy Institute.

Contact him at sreeder@ illinoispolicy. org.

out running the streets, getting into trouble. As a result, they attempt to placate the public with some splash pads.

I lived in Chillicothe, a town of a little more than 4,000 people, and lo and behold, they had a public pool.

For those people who run the city of Dixon – wise up and think.

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Search yields shocking news about boyfriend Dear Abby, Recently, a member of the family suggested that my mother Google the name of my sister’s new live-in boyfriend. (Another family member said he had done it months ago.)

When Mom did, she saw that he is a convicted sex offender. We were all shocked, as he has been very good to my sister and other members of the family.

So far, we haven’t said anything to my sister or her boyfriend, and I am unsure what to do. I have a small child, and it makes me nervous. I don’t know if my sister knows, and I don’t know

am upset with this man.

What should I do?

– Upset in Virginia

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how to bring it up.

I am upset with my family member because he didn’t say anything immediately after finding this information. I’m upset at my sister if she knows and hasn’t been honest with us, and I

Dear Upset, First let me tell you what not to do. Do not remain silent and stew. Tell your sister everything you have written to me and ask if she’s aware that her live-in boyfriend is on a sex offender website. If his offense concerned a minor child, it is possible that he is not supposed to be around children – and if he has been that the authorities would like to know. But first, discuss this with your sister who may – or may not – be able to put your fears to rest.

Dear Abby, I have been dating a widower for a year. While he was eager to jump into the dating pool, he still has a mini shrine of his late wife’s ashes and belongings in their house. I can’t bring myself to have dinner or sleep over there with that overt presence.

He recently told me he’s saving her remains to be intermingled with his when he dies. It was among a long list of her afterlife instructions he described. He’s in good health. I figure he has 25 years – or more – life expectancy before the big event.

Realistically, shouldn’t I

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Dear Waiting and Wondering, Realistically, this has less to do with what you should “expect” than conclusions the widower must arrive at on his own.

Ask him in a nonconfrontational way how he feels about carrying out all of his deceased wife’s wishes – and whether he thinks it is fair to himself or you.

Be prepared to discuss it

without becoming emotional. His answers will tell you everything you need to know about a future with him.

P.S. If your relationship with him is good, why not focus on the present and not worry about what happens to his body when he’s gone? However, if this is a deal breaker, then don’t invest any more time.

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

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

A dining room that gives outdoors a seat at the table

BY KEVIN KIRKLAND Tribune News Service

PITTSBURGH – Kate and Chris Eyerman didn’t get a new dining room just for Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners, but it certainly helps when gatherings outgrow the granite-topped bar where they and their two daughters eat most meals.

“We usually have 12 people for holidays,” Kate Eyerman said.

That doesn’t feel like a crowd in this 18- by15-foot space with a 15-foot cathedral ceiling, and there is plenty of elbow room at the nearly 10- by-4½-foot table.

The cherry Arhaus table arrived just a few days before Christmas 2012, the final piece of a nearly 4-month project that also included a kitchen expansion and the addition of a bathroom, bedroom and large mudroom.

But the biggest piece of eye candy was the dining room addition, whose exposed white oak timber frame extends outside to the new covered patio.

Architect Larry Stephens of RLS Associates Architects and kitchen designer Louise Pascale of Willow Design Group “worked together seamlessly” and closely with contractor Jerry Horn Construction, Kate said.

Stephens actually started working on the design

expect more than second best in his world? Is there a time limit for grieving, or does the deceased get to control her hubby from the other side?

– Waiting and Wondering

Tribune News Service

The timber work accents in the dining room were part of a 4-month expansion project at the home of Kate and Chris Eyerman in Pine, Pennsylvania. in 2007, 6 years after the couple bought the nearly 90-year-old stone Tudor.

A nearby resident who was already familiar with this house, Stephens designed a larger family room/dining room addition that covered the entire back of the house.

But its big price tag and the economy helped convince the homeowners to instead close in a side porch and make other improvements. Chris Eyerman said it ended up better this way.

“It gave us time to be more thoughtful about the space. It’s a better fit for the house.”

Stephens said 99 percent of his work is residential. “It’s my preference. I like the intimate scale.”

He and Pascale strived

to maintain a sense of openness in the new and old spaces.

“Louise said to think about sightlines from different vantage points,” Chris Eyerman recalled.

As a result, visitors can see what’s in glassfronted kitchen cabinets from the living room, and someone standing at the kitchen sink has lovely views in every direction.

Other nice touches in the kitchen include the Napolitano Gold granite counter tops with a textured leather finish from Mont Granite, a subway tile backsplash with bronze accents, and an original stained-glass window that was saved and reused in the new dining room. An upstairs window was also reused high in the gable of the dining room.

Thursday, Jan. 8 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., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Bingo and popcorn, 9-10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Line dancing, 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, 815-562-5050.

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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, 815-622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Euchre/500 games, 1-2 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling

Women of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

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

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

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

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

Friday, Jan. 9 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., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Line dancing, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 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, 815-622-9230.

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Card games, noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave.,

Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

Chicken wings or strips dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Teen Turf dance, 6-9 p.m., Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St., Amboy, 815-8574800. For students in fifth grade through high school.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, Jan. 10 Farmers Market, 8 a.m.noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Clinton, Fulton Bald Eagle Watch, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lock and Dam 13 north of Fulton and exhibits at Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton, Iowa, 815-259-3628.

Sauk Valley Computer Users, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Sunday, Jan. 11 Euchre tournament, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Super Bowl Supper, 2-4 p.m., Teen Turf at Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St., Amboy, 815-857-4800.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Jan. 9 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Kelly Hearing Aids, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

CAFE (Coffee and Friends Etc.) group for bereaved adults, 9-10 a.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 state Route 2 South, Oregon. Call by 4 p.m.

Thursday; if no one calls, the group will not meet.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 9:3011:30 a.m., Oliver’s Corner Market, 748 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon.

Bingo, 9:30-11 a.m., Lee

County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Red Cross pherisis blood drive, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointment: 815-625-0382.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open; 10:30 p.m., open, candlelight, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m.,

First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

American Red Cross blood drive, noon-4 p.m., Sterling TitleMax, 4001 E. Lincolnway.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; 7 p.m., Al-Anon-Alateen,

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 960 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

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

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

Saturday, Jan. 10 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6

p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, tradition; 12:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed (5), Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

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

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m.,

First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Old School; 8 p.m., open, fun night, bring a friend, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 1-2:30 p.m., Save-A-Lot, 928 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Sauk Computer User Group, 1-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Sauk Creative Writer’s Group, 2 p.m., Gingko Tree Café, 216 W. First St., Dixon.

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

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

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Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

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Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

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Today’s column contains a defensive problem. East has to read the deal to find the way to defeat the four-spade contract. West leads high from his doubleton diamond.

East takes three tricks in the suit, West discarding the

heart two on the third. What should East do next?

In the bidding, North had an unenviable rebid. He did not want to bid one no-trump without a diamond stopper.

He did not want to raise spades with a low tripleton.

So he rebid two clubs, despite having only a five-card suit. South’s two-diamond cue-bid was an artificial game-force. When North indicated secondary spade support, South jumped to four spades.

West’s diamond-nine lead guaranteed that he had started with a singleton or a doubleton. (As he had not supported the suit, with three low diamonds, he would have led his lowest.)

West’s heart pitch denied a high heart, and East could see that the club finesse was working if declarer needed it.

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DIXON | SECOND SATURDAYS

WHAT’S GOING ON

New gallery set to open

offers live entertainment? Send an email with the band’s name, booking number and website or Facebook page, and gig or event schedule, or the bar’s event schedule, to Lucas Pauley at lpauley@saukvalley.com.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Karaoke with The Funnies will begin at 8 p.m. today at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Route 88 will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Stroker Red will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.

Upcoming: Jan. 16, Bobbie White and Shaylynn Wescott; and Jan. 17, Rout 38 At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is open to the public at 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the bar, 316 W. First St. Musicians also are welcome to join the band with Notorious Folk, featuring Steve Catron, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – A Train Wreck will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Two Mile Crew will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St.

Art activity set at Roxie’s, music set at Books on First

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – The Regional Survey of Art 11 will open from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the gallery at the gallery, 113 W. First St. Music will be performed by Stephanie Christensen. The show runs through Feb. 21.

Member Bob Logsdon is showing his photography through January at First National Bank in Amboy, 220 E. Main St. Members Bill Delp and Rhonda Lampe are showing their work through January at Sauk Valley Bank, 300 Walton Drive.

Art at the Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., and its many other exhibits are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment.

Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815284-2741.

Visit lovelandcommunityhouse.org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

At Woodlawn Arts Academy STERLING – The 2014-15 Winter Art Exhibit features the works of Barbara Lundeen (batik and oil on glass), Betty Predmore (watercolor), and Linda VonHolten (mixed media).

The exhibit will run through Feb. 20.

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DIXON – This weekend’s Second Saturdays happenings are highlighted by the opening of a gallery space at the office of Dixon Main Street, 115 S. Hennepin Ave. The work of local artist Sydni Reubin will be on display when the gallery opens from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The space also will serve as an information center for Second Saturdays.

Reubin’s work will be on display until Feb. 9.

Lowell Harp will play from 7 to 9 p.m. at Books on First, 202 W. First St. An art activity – tea towel stamping with wooden textile stamps from India – will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roxie’s, 302 W. First St. Cost for the activity is $5.

The photography of Brian Lutz will be on display at The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe, 219 W. First St. Registration will begin at 7 p.m. for an open mic jam, with music starting at 8, at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. The event has a suggested donation of $3.

The Catfish Dogs will play from 8:30 p.m. to midnight at Val’s Place, 316 W. First St.

Submitted

This piece, titled “Maggie,” is one of many watercolor paintings by Dixon artist Sydni Reubin that will be shown from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the new gallery space at the office of Dixon Main Street, 115 S. Hennepin Ave.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

Are you in a band that would like to be listed in Plan!t Sauk Valley’s free entertainment calendar? Are you a bar that

Saturday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers ROCK FALLS – Country gentleman Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 8 to 11:30 p.m. at Rock Falls American Legion, 601 First Ave. Call 815-284-8484 for more information. 441 state Route 2.

Upcoming: 8-11:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St., Sterling; and 7-10 p.m. Jan. 24 and Feb. 14 at Sterling Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway Jan. 17 Hitz City Blues on stage Dixon – Hitz City Blues will play from 8 p.m. to midnight at Val’s Place, 316 W. First St. Upcoming: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14, Books on First

COMEDY Feb. 12 Regan in Rockford ROCKFORD – Comedian

Rockers, ravers to share space at Coachella

BY AUGUST BROWN Tribune News Service

At this year’s Coachella, it’s glow sticks down, lighters up.

In the festival’s 2015 lineup announcement, the great beer-crushing classic rock act AC/DC, jazz-jamming curmudgeons Steely Dan and the sad-rap seducer Drake are among the headliners. It’s a marked contrast with last year, when dance acts like Calvin Harris and Disclosure overshadowed seen’em-before headliners like Arcade Fire and Muse, and the conversation turned to whether or not Coachella was now in the rave business more than the mainstream festival market.

Given the rowdy charisma of this year’s rock and R&B headliners – and a relatively predictable EDM bill with David Guetta, Kaskade and Alesso atop the dance card – that doesn’t seem as likely in 2015. There are notable attractions behind the decks – a new supergroup from Seth Troxler, Jack Master, Skream and Eats Everything; Kaytranada’s after-hours mood music; and the Norwegian disco savant Todd Terje with a live group, the Olsens.

But more than anything, the coupling of this year’s classic-rock

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The crowd cheers for the band Haim on April 18 during the weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. AC/DC, Steely Dan and Drake are among this year’s headliners. contrarians with a rangy dance lineup underlines the singular motivation at Coachella in 2015. For those about to party, Coachella salutes you.

A unifying force like Drake can probably bring all these disparate crowds together (and who among us is truly above pounding a Heineken at the fingertapping guitar intro to “Thunderstruck?”). But it’s worth noting that dance music at its formation was intended as a direct rebuttal to the caveman classic rock of AC/DC. Go back to the ’70s and tell gay downtown disco fans and Dodge Challengerdriving rockers that they’ll be sharing lines for margaritas at music festivals in 2015, and they’d likely both seriously question your sanity.

Way beyond the conversation about what each top headliner “means” for pop culture, there’s a whole universe of the festival’s fans that comes for a pure escapist romp, usually fueled by EDM. They buy tickets before lineups are announced and weave between the Sahara Tent and the new Yuma Tent for almost the whole weekend, checking out headliners as it suits their needs to keep a buzz going.

That’s not to say that these worlds can never intersect. There probably are plenty of Coachellans for whom the apocalyptic noise of Swans, the Detroit techno bounce of Seth Troxler and the smoothjazz provocations of Steely Dan all share “S”-section space on a vinyl shelf.

But is it really possible

that Hozier’s moon-eyed Irish blues and Berghain’s resident body-mover Ben Klock share an audience at Coachella? Maybe, but not out of any superprogressive impulse from a taste standpoint by its bookers or fans. Anyone who took a walk between Lorde, Pharrell and Foster the People last year knows that hands-up pop hits are Coachella’s lifeblood, and the four-four kicks from the dance tents are what keep it pumping.

At a festival like Coachella, the ’90s-revival techno and house thumps of Danny Tenaglia, DJ Harvey and Carl Craig serve the same function as Drake’s “Headlines,” DJ Snake’s “Turn Down for What” and AC/DC’s “Dirty Deeds” (or heck, even Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in the Years”). It’s all fuel for getting down, and anything with a hint of familiarity or high energy will do.

This isn’t a shocking revelation about music festivals – it’s their fundamental purpose, after all.

But it’s interesting to see how in 2015 the pleasure principle at Coachella is so all-consuming that it’s able to absorb the most deliciously knuckle-dragging rock alongside the most avant-garde techno.

Why choose between glow sticks and cigarette lighters? You can hold up either in one hand and still have room for a drink in the other.

CONCERTS Friday Pops concert returns STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band will present its 21st annual Pops Concert at 7 p.m. at Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Boulevard.

There is an optional buffet, for $25 a person, that begins at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Call 815-622-1681 or go to www.sterlingmunicipalband. com for more information.

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Feb. 15 Food Network star on stage ROCKFORD – Food Network star Alton Brown will bring the “Alton Brown Live!

The Edible Inevitable Tour” to the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., at 7 p.m.

According to a news release, the show will feature a pinch of comedy, talk show antics, a multimedia lecture, live music, and a dash of “extreme” food experimentation.

Tickets are $39, $49, and $59, and are on sale through ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets also can be purchased from the Coronado box office by calling 815-968-2722.

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TELEVISION REVIEW | ‘EMPIRE’

Thursday, January 8, 2015

TELEVISION | ‘AMERICAN IDOL’

Slimmed-down show returns for Season 14 Ratings dipped last year to all-time low

BY LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer

Tribune News Service

Terrence Howard is shown in a scene of “Empire,” a sparkly, sometimes-soulful new family-epic prime-time soap that premiered Wednesday on Fox.

‘King Lear’ meets ‘Dynasty’ in hip-hop-fueled prime-time soap

BY ROBERT LLOYD Tribune News Service

“What is this? We ‘King Lear’ now?” asks Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett), the middle son of music tycoon and former recording star Luscious Lyon (Terrence Howard) in the opening episode of “Empire,” a sparkly, sometimes-soulful new family-epic prime-time soap that premiered Wednesday on Fox. “And ’tis our fast intent/To shake all cares and business from our age,/Conferring them on younger strengths while we/Unburthen’d crawl toward death,” Luscious has just said.

Or words to that effect, indicating to his three

sons that he will be passing on his kingdom in the perhaps not-toodistant future.

And although he has not asked them to say who loves him best, he has asked them to prove themselves and in so doing has stirred trouble convenient to the purposes of creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong (respectively, the director and writer of the 2013 film “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”).

Strong has, indeed, said that he wanted to make a hip-hop “Lear.”

But Daniels has also said that he wanted to make “a black ‘Dynasty.’” They have both gotten their wish, and

though the result can be obvious, even cornball, at times, the show – which is smart enough, often enough – works.

Like “Nashville,” “Empire” uses the music business as a setting and music as a spice.

(Timbaland is the series’ “executive musical producer.”) But “Empire” has a tighter dramatic focus and a more clearly delineated premise: All the stories tie back to Luscious, his family and his company, with the characters arrayed in legible (not necessarily unchangeable) positions of competition and cooperation.

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

Go to www.franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: Feb. 20 Jan. 17 Recitals set in Sterling STERLING – The Woodlawn Arts Academy winter music recitals are set for 1 and 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1701 16th Ave. Admission is free.

The recitals will feature vocal and instrumental students of all ages.

Go to woodlawnartsacademy. com or call 815-626-4278 for more information.

Feb. 6 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON – First Fridays Open Stage music show returns at 7 p.m. to the Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Admission is a donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-9730942 for more information.

Upcoming: March 6 Feb. 20 Lambert tour stop in Rockford ROCKFORD – Country star Miranda Lambert will bring her Certified Platinum Tour to the area at 7:30 p.m. at BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Tickets are $39.75 and $54.75 and are on sale through ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. They also can be purchased by calling 815-968-0595 or at the box office.

March 19 Little Big Town back in area DAVENPORT, Iowa – Grammy award-winning country group Little Big Town has announced a stop on its spring leg of “The Painkiller Tour” at Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m.

Jan 23. and are $35 and $45.

They may be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by calling the box office at 563-326-8555.

The band, known for hits such as “Boondocks,” “Pontoon” and “Little White Church,” released its sixth album, “Painkiller,” on Oct. 21.

Go to littlebigtown.com for more information.

April 20 Blues artist in area ROCKFORD – Joe Bonamassa, a blues rock performer, will hit the stage at 8 p.m. at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. The show is in support of Bonamassa’s new studio album, “Different Shades of Blue.”

Tickets are $81, $91, and $101, plus applicable fees, and are on sale through ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets also can be purchased from the Coronado box office by calling 815-968-2722.

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May 30 Mellencamp to play Rockford ROCKFORD – John Mellencamp has announced an area stop of his “Plain Spoken” tour, supporting his new album of that title, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Ticket prices range from $42 to $119.50. They can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000, or through the BMO Harris Bank Center box office, 815-968-5222.

Vendors can call 815-716-3588 or 815-625-4943 to reserve a space for $25.

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

FOR HISTORY LOVERS Feb. 28 Film, dinner in Freeport FREEPORT – “Mystery of Oak Island – Masonic Connections to a Real National Treasure Site” will be presented by Steve Harrison at 7 p.m. at the Freeport Masonic Temple, 305 W. Stephenson St. Oak Island, on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, has attracted treasure hunters and scientists for centuries.

There will be a cash bar and book signing at 5:30 p.m., with dinner following at 6. Tickets are $15 per person and include a dinner of roast beer or pork loin, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, salad, assorted rolls, and cheesecake with fruit topping.

For more information or to order tickets, call 815-233-0513.

LOS ANGELES – “American Idol” is practicing addition and subtraction in its 14th season.

Longtime judge, shorttime mentor Randy Jackson is gone. Music executive Scott Borchetta, whose impressive credentials include acting as mentor to Taylor Swift, will play that role for contestants and the winner will be signed to Borchetta’s Big Machine Records.

There’s another shakeup ahead for the series, which returns with an hourlong episode Wednesday and a 2-hour episode Thursday, both at 7 p.m. Starting with the live shows in midMarch, “American Idol” will cut back to a 2-hour show once a week, on Wednesdays.

It’s a logical move, given the aging show’s ratings decline in an increasingly competitive entertainment landscape, said analyst Brad Adgate of Horizon Media. “American Idol” dipped last season to an all-time low weekly average of 10.2 million viewers, according to Nielsen company figures.

That’s about a third of the 30.2 million the singing contest hit at its peak

in 2006, when Taylor Hicks claimed the title over runner-up Katharine McPhee.

But “Idol” remains a relatively strong performer for Fox, one the network seeks to protect, Adgate said.

“Whatever audience erosion will happen this year will be mitigated by limiting the show to one night,” he said.

It’s only fair to viewers to reduce the demand on their time, said executive producer Trish Kinane, given that the once-unique “American Idol” is now part of a flood of talent shows, including NBC’s popular “The Voice.”

“To commit to 3 hours a week for our or any other of the shows is too much, even if you adore these [talent] shows,” she said.

The compressed schedule will allow for a better program, one that combines performances with the results of viewer voting for the previous week’s competition, Kinane said.

All the contestants will be on hand for the live episodes, “dressed, ready and with their songs rehearsed,” only to find out who is being eliminated, according to Kinane. The results won’t be announced at the beginning of the show, but in a “more dramatic way,” she said, holding details back for now.

The show will retain a familiar look. Ryan

Seacrest, the sole original cast member, is returning as host, and Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban will be back for their second year together as judges.

All that’s needed now is the kind of compelling contestants and future stars that “American Idol” has discovered in the past, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson.

“If I have a criticism of the show for us last year, it is that we haven’t found, in the last 2 years, a group of kids who have captured the imagination of the public,” Peter Rice, chairman and CEO of Fox Networks Group, told a news conference after the 2014 season’s conclusion.

That bar will be met, Kinane said, with outstanding performers discovered in auditions held in Nashville, Tennessee; New Orleans; San Francisco; and elsewhere. She offered hints about one contestant, whom she described “as a girl who had never sung in public before the first audition” but ended up in the top 24.

“She’s really good, but whether she’ll win or not is unsure because she’s quite raw. Can her raw talent develop through the process” is the question, Kinane said.

As is the performance of “American Idol” itself.

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GAMES AND TRIVIA CRAFT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS, VENDOR SHOWS Jan. 25 Motorcycle swap meet set STERLING – The Twin Rivers chapter of ABATE of Illinois will present its 8th annual Motorcycle Swap Meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sterling Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Admission is $5 for adults, and free for those 12 and under.

A wide variety of motorcycle parts, clothes and other items will be up for sale. Breakfast and lunch will be sold. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

March 1 Come on down to Rockford ROCKFORD – The Price is Right Live! will hit the stage at 6 p.m. at The Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. The interactive show gives attendees the chance to win prizes, including appliances, vacations and possibly ... a new car!

The show features classic games from the popular game show.

Tickets are $37.50 and $60 and go on sale Friday through ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets also can be purchased from the Coronado box office by calling 815-9682722.

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BY RICK BENTLEY Tribune News Service

When it comes to talking about Paul Thomas Anderson’s adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s “Inherent Vice,” the question is whether to hail the director for attempting the impossible or chide him for failing to accomplish the improbable.

Anderson has managed to bring to life certain elements of Pynchon’s tale of private eye Doc Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix), set against the transitional period of 1970 in Los Angeles. The world is swinging from free love and mind-altering drugs to a more civilized and paranoid approach to the world, and Sportello is caught like a paper boat in an eddy between all of the changes.

The director has captured the quirkiness of Pynchon’s characters, from the gritty Lt. Det. Chrisian Bjornsen (Josh Brolin) to the perverted Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd (Martin Short). And casting Phoenix to play the emotionally and mentally fuzzy Sportello was smart, giving the director the actor he needed to portray a character who is one bad trip away from ending his life or becoming a legend.

What hurts the film is that Pynchon’s work goes far deeper than the superficial characteristics of the

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Joaquin Phoenix (left) and Benicio Del Toro are shown in “Inherent Vice.” odd players. His writing is like a literary algorithm where the closet connection between two characters isn’t a straight line.

Themes, plot elements and storylines often start, stop, back up and disappear in Pynchon’s writing, and that doesn’t easily adapt into the linear world of filmmaking.

Anderson’s put together a film that comes close.

Although Spotello’s investigations serve as a through thread, Anderson never hesitates to branch off into the odd and obscure.

Absurdity is embraced in some scenes and rejected in others. In a scene where a woman is showing Sportello photos of her child, he screams violently at the sight of the child. Seconds later, the conversation returns to a more organized thought pattern.

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KARAOKE Jan. 17 Party with the James Gang DIXON – Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight at Brandywine, 441 state Route 2. Email jamesgang1996@ gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming: 8 p.m.-midnight Jan. 24 at Catalina’s Tavern in Grand Detour; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at First Street Pub in Dixon; and 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 31 at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s in Ashton Tuesday At Charlie’s Bar and Grill MOUNT CARROLL – Karaoke is offered at 7 p.m. every week at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

OPEN MIC Sunday Musicians welcome at bar MOUNT CARROLL – Open mic is on tap at 4 p.m. every Sunday at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

THEATER Jan. 20 Classic musical to hit stage ROCKFORD – “Guys and Dolls,” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Tickets are on sale and start at

Jan. 21-22 Auditions set for production MOUNT MORRIS – Performing Arts Guild of Mount Morris will have open auditions for its spring production of “Steel Magnolias,” from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan 21 and 22 at the library at Pinecrest Grove Community Center on North McKendrie Street.

The production will take a peek into the lives of six women, taking place at a beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana. The cast consists of six women, ranging in ages from 20 to 60.

Those interested are encouraged to come read for a part in a Southern accent. Readings will be provided.

Performances are scheduled for April 24-26, and May 1-3, and also matinees are set for July 1-2 and 8-9 at White Pines Theatre.

For more details about auditions, call Kathryn Paigen at 815-990-0732.

AT THE MUSEUM History at Loveland DIXON – The History Museum has artifacts and displays on local and national history at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St. The art museum also is available for viewing and features works by nationally known local artists.

The museum’s hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Phoenix is one of the few actors who can so effortlessly drift from real to surreal and back again without creating a jolt that shakes an audience out of the flow. As long as his performance doesn’t come off the literary rails, then the production continues to move along its unconventional way.

In any other film, Brolin’s performance as the hardened police officer would be a farce. Within the cocoon of Pynchon’s writing and Anderson’s stylized direction, Brolin’s creepy and kooky cop is mesmerizing.

There are no meaningless or wasted moments.

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theme. In this case, it represents the transition that the world is going through, from the spiritual and sexual freedom to the beginning of a more controlled and uptight era.

Trying to figure out all themes will prove a chore.

Even repeated readings of Pynchon’s books don’t guarantee a complete enlightenment. That means it’s the chase that is more fascinating than the discovery, an approach that Anderson used in writing his screenplay and making the movie.

Like a well-designed dust jacket, a cursory look at “Inherent Vice” reveals a colorful world filled with promise of even more as the inside unfolds. It takes a brave and open mind to plow into the product knowing that not everything will have a natural connection. It’s those voids that make Pynchon’s writing so fascinating and so hard to adapt to film.

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A singer-songwriter sort with light Bohemian trappings, Jamal is gay, to the consternation of his father, who believes it’s “a choice.”

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DeKALB – Cory Iverson stopped Wednesday at the IDEAg Northern Illinois Farm Show to check on fertilizers and products that would help to grow his farm and increase productivity.

Along with other farmers and representatives of agriculture businesses, Iverson, a Paw Paw farmer who grows corn and soy beans visited the annual farm show at Northern Illinois University Convocation Center.

Archie, Missouri-based IntelliFarms, which develops technologies to improve grain bin management and yield visited the show for several years in a row, according to grain specialist John Lawrence.

“This is really our customer base,” he said.

“The folks that come to this show are for the most part farmers who store their grains on their own farm, as opposed to selling it to an elevator or selling it right away.”

Lawrence said coming to the show is a marketing effort for IntelliFarms, as the company hopes to get its name

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Autumn Klink, 2, and her brother, John Klink, 4, of Clare play with the controls of a Bobcat mini excavator at the IDEAg Northern Illinois Farm Show on Wednesday at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Coming Tuesday Sauk Valley Media will profile two vendors from the farm show in Sterling, as part of its Today’s Farm special section that will be in Tuesday’s editions. out and grow a customer base in the area.

Steve Edwards, sales representative with Helena Chemical Company said the event also helps businesses better connect with farmers who often need a personal approach.

“If you aren’t in a public eye, you are basically not out there,” he said.

“You have to be in front of the farmers.”

Iverson, who has been visiting the event for the past 10 years, said it has grown, and now farmers can do insecticide testing and exchange information with sales reps and other farmers.

“I probably learned more from different reps about what other guys are doing, picking different people’s brains about what they are doing as far as practice goes,” he said.

Also at the show, Candice King, chief meteorologist with WTVO-TV in Rockford discussed how weather affects agriculture. Going through the series of slideshows that demonstrated weather patterns, King

provided public with a glimpse into this year’s atmospheric conditions.

She said statewide precipitation was at 1.9 inches a month or 8 tenths of an inch below normal last December, while the average temperature stood at 33.4 degrees, 2.5 degrees above normal.

While she wasn’t able to provide the exact amount of precipitation for the upcoming months, she said “there’s going to be a lot of variability.”

“I don’t think going into the spring and summer time it’s going to be as cool as what this past summer was, but I don’t think we are going to see a whole lot of rain either,” she said.

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bers Tuesday that the company is interested in Effingham.

The business would be located on 90 acres that the city owns in Effingham Business Park. It would have up to 30 new employees. The company already has four similar distribution centers and farm research centers in states around Illinois.

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Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is such a big fan of the show choir movie, “Pitch Perfect,” that he has been invited to make a cameo in the film’s sequel that is set to come out on May 15.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015 Numbers game ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports that Phillies slugger Ryan Howard can be traded to nine teams without his consent. The list is comprised of teams that have no need of DH or could not afford his contract.

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eople think being a sports writer is all fun and games.

That is incredibly far from the truth, but that being said, it does have its perks. I’ve gotten a taste of that in the past 10 days by covering the Dixon boys basketball team on three different occasions.

There was a time during my time at this newspaper when covering too much Dixon basketball could be viewed as some sort of punishment.

“I went to Streator last week, and now I’ve got to go to Ottawa? What did I do to you?”

This year’s Dukes, however, certainly don’t fall into that category. They’re good, as their 13-0 record would attest, and they’re fun to watch. That made making two trips to Plano last week, for the semifinals and finals of the 52nd Plano Christmas Classic, assignments that I eagerly accepted.

Dixon didn’t disappoint, with comfortable wins against Aurora Christian and Mendota in those games. It provided me with my first look this season at Isaiah Roby, the Dukes’ silky smooth 6-foot-8 junior forward, since he committed to Nebraska earlier this season.

It was nice to see his improvement from a year ago when, as a rail-thin sophomore, he was physically overmatched in a sectional loss to Morton.

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ABOVE: Amboy’s Chris Jones fights for yards during a playoff game against Eastland-Pearl City. Amboy athletic director George Schwamberger was one of the people not in favor of changing to a region-based scheduling system in Illinois. The proposal failed to pass in a vote by administrators on Tuesday, but most feel that the issue will not end there.

BELOW: Newman’s Brady Rude carries a defender during a game last fall. The Comets and Clippers could lose a long rivalry in a region-based system, but that might also happen if conferences continue to change at a rapid pace.

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Locals react to rejection of region-based football system Newman football coach Mike Papoccia said. “I just don’t see how it could have been done in a fashion where everybody would be even close to happy.

The IHSA member schools on Tuesday “The guys from Sycamore did a heck of rejected a proposal that would have altered a job, and they put in a lot of work, but I the high school football landscape. just like having a conference and having a Proposal 10, which aimed to restructure the football regular season by replacing champion.” conferences with regions, or districts, made Ballots were submitted to the IHSA by up of seven to nine teams, was dismissed school representatives, and this year a total by a final vote of 395 to 212. of 613 of 810 member schools participated There has been talk between athletic in the voting, which was up from last year’s directors and coaches across the state total of 463. The higher involvement indiabout making changes to the current footcates a high interest level from schools ball system. This proposal was drafted across the state.

by Sycamore principal Tim Carlson and In the past few years, a number of schools athletic director Chauncey Carrick, who have been changing conferences. believe that some changes need to happen.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL | ILLINOIS 64, NO. 11 MARYLAND 57

No Rice, no problem Illini upset No. 11 Terps without leading scorer

BY SHANNON RYAN Chicago Tribune

CHAMPAIGN – Illinois coach John Groce simplified the game to a five-on-five meeting.

Heading into the Big Ten meeting, there was an assumption the Illini may feel more than a man down Wednesday night against No. 11 Maryland – their first game without injured leading scorer Rayvonte Rice.

Instead, the Illini overwhelmed the Terrapins 64-57 for their first Big Ten victory.

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Without Rice, who is out indefinitely after breaking his hand • The win ends an 0-3 run at Monday’s practice, and with for the Illini against Top 25 a disappointing start to the seateams. Illinois had lost to son, Illinois (11-5, 1-2) played Miami (ranked 15th at the with the kind of desperation time), Villanova (which was that can change the course of a No. 7) and to Ohio State season. (ranked 20th). All of those Groce had said after Saturlosses were on the road. day’s loss at Ohio State that The triumph was their first players needed to man up.

AP over a ranked opponent at Without Rice, that was more Maryland’s Melo Trimble collides with Illinois’ Ahmad Starks in home since beating No. 1 Indi- important than ever. front of Illinois coach John Groce during Wednesday’s game in ana in February 2013.

Champaign. The Illini beat No. 11 Maryland 64-57.

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No defense for DUI Tim Jennings Bears cornerback arrested near Atlanta for DUI, reckless driving, and speeding.

31-year-old was cited for going 99 in a 65-mph zone.

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Cavs trade for center Mozgov The Cavaliers have filled their biggest need, acquiring center Timofey Mozgov from the Denver Nuggets for two future first-round draft picks.

The Cavs announced their second major trade in 3 days during the first half of Wednesday night’s game against Houston.

Cleveland sent two protected 2015 first-round picks – one acquired in 2013 from Memphis, the other from Oklahoma City this week – to Denver for the 7-foot-1 Mozgov and a 2015 second-round pick.

Mozgov averaged 8.5 points and 7.8 rebounds this season for the Nuggets.

NFL

Rodgers sits out of practice Aaron Rodgers didn’t practice Wednesday because of a lingering left calf injury. The quarterback left no doubt about his plans for Sunday when the Green Bay Packers host the Dallas Cowboys.

“No, I’m going Sunday,” Rodgers said. “Just a matter of how.”

Missing practice was part of the plan for Rodgers, who has dealt with the injury for about 3 weeks.

Rams won’t return phone calls St. Louis city officials claim that the owner of the Rams isn’t returning their calls, so they plan to work directly with the NFL on efforts to keep a team – any team – in the city amid speculation the Rams are headed back to Los Angeles.

Rams billionaire owner Stan Kronke is part of a joint venture that announced plans Monday for an 80,000-seat stadium in the Los Angeles suburbs, a move that could soon return the NFL to the nation’s second-largest market.

The Rams played in Los Angeles from 1946-1995.

The move would have to wait at least a year, as the NFL said no team would be allowed to move in 2015.

Today Men’s basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Sauk Valley at Black Hawk

Women’s basketball 5:30 p.m.

• Sauk Valley at Black Hawk

Boys basketball 6:30 p.m.

• Cornerstone at Faith 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Stillman Valley • Oregon at Winnebago, ppd AP

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (right) talks with coach Jimbo Fisher during the Rose Bowl last week. Winston suffered his first and only college football loss as a starting quarterback in that game against Oregon, as he announced Wednesday that he will enter the NFL draft.

Draft notice

Florida State’s Winston heading for NFL

BY KAREEM COPELAND Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston announced Wednesday he’ll enter the NFL draft, the same day the woman who accused him of sexual assault filed a lawsuit against the school’s board of trustees.

The 2013 Heisman Trophy winner announced his decision to forgo his final 2 years of eligibility in a statement released to ESPN

by The Legacy Agency.

Winston was the most successful quarterback in college football during the last two seasons, but also faced lengthy sexual assault investigations. He was not charged by police, and was cleared by the university.

In a lawsuit filed against the school’s board of trustees, the woman who accused him of sexual assault claimed the board had an unreasonable response to her accusations, and created a hostile educational environment for her.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, including reimbursement for tuition, damages for emotional pain and suffering, and loss of past and present earning and earning capacity.

Representatives for the woman declined comment.

Florida State president John Thrasher released a statement saying he is disappointed in the lawsuit, but the university looks forward to “addressing these meritless allegations in court.”

The university has contended that it took all the proper steps in fulfilling its Title IX obligations, and that, “FSU did everything the plaintiff asked for and that the assertions FSU shirked its Title IX obligations are false.”

In his two seasons, the Seminoles went 26-1 with Winston starting, and won the 2014 national championship.

“I reached this very difficult decision after careful consideration and long thought, realizing

how difficult it would be to say goodbye to my family at Florida State,” Winston said. “I will always take pride in leading our team back to national prominence, and am confident that my returning teammates will continue the success for many years to come.”

Winston set the national freshman record with 40 touchdown passes, while throwing for 4,057 yards and 10 interceptions en route to winning the title. His numbers dropped in 2014 after losing his top two running backs, two starting receivers, and his starting center. Winston threw for 3,907 yards with 25 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.

Winston is expected to be one of the first quarterbacks selected in the NFL draft, but faces questions about the off-field incidents.

NFL Media senior analyst Gil Brandt said NFL teams will find out everything they need to know about Winston’s background from league security.

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5 p.m.

• Cornerstone at Faith 6:30 p.m.

• AFC at South Beloit 7 p.m.

• Ottawa at Sterling 7:15 p.m.

• Winnebago at Rock Falls 7:30 p.m.

• Kewanee at Newman • Morrison at Prophetstown • St. Bede at Amboy • Sherrard at Fulton

Boys bowling 3:45 p.m.

• Christian Life at Oregon 4 p.m.

• Dixon at DeKalb

Girls bowling 3:45 p.m.

• Christian Life at Oregon 4 p.m.

• Sterling at United Twp.

Boys swimming 5 p.m.

• Newman at Ottawa • Woodstock North at Byron

Wrestling 5:30 p.m.

• Le-Win, Winnebago at Polo • Sterling at Geneseo

On the tube TV listings

Johnson signs with Padres

Today Johnny Manziel 2012 – Texas A&M • Johnny Football was a rock star at Texas A&M, but his rookie season featured more hits for him off the field than on. Manziel started two games for the Browns, and got hurt in a 17-13 loss to the Panthers in Week 16. He completed 18 of 35 attempts this season for 175 yards. He didn’t throw a touchdown and had two interceptions. Early returns seem to indicate that Manziel will be another Heisman bust in the NFL.

Robert Griffin III 2011 – Baylor • RG III earned the AP’s Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2012 after throwing for 3,200 yards and rushing for 815 in his first season with the Redskins. Griffin represented the new brand of NFL QB; unfortunately, he struggled with injuries his second season, and then was benched at times this last season. His future is still in doubt, as injuries have slowed him, and he still hasn’t been able to prove that he can be a traditional pocket passer.

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Men’s basketball 6 p.m.

• Michigan St. at Iowa, ESPN • LSU at Missouri, ESPN2 • Radford at GardnerWebb, ESPNU • George Mason at Richmond, NBCSP 8 p.m.

• Rutgers at Nebraska, ESPNU • Stanford at UCLA, ESPN • Memphis at SMU, ESPN2 • Arizona St. at Oregon St., FS1 10 p.m.

• Pepperdine at BYU, ESPNU

Women’s basketball 5:30 p.m.

• Purdue at Maryland, BTN 7:30 p.m.

• Nebraska at Michigan St., BTN

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Girls basketball

6 p.m.

MLB

Former All-Star pitcher Josh Johnson is staying with the Padres after missing the 2014 season, finalizing a $1 million, 1-year contract that allows him to earn an additional $6.25 million in bonuses based on starts.

Johnson, who turns 31 on Jan. 31, is 58-45 with a 3.40 ERA in 160 starts and 10 relief appearances for the Marlins (2005-12) and Toronto (2013). He was an All-Star in 2009 and ’10.

7:30 p.m.

• AFC at South Beloit • Milledgeville at Dakota • Eastland at River Ridge • Polo at Pecatonica • W. Carroll at Scales Mound

Cam Newton 2010 – Auburn

Sam Bradford 2008 – Oklahoma

• Newton suffered growing pains in his first two seasons in Carolina, but he has improved as a quarterback and as a leader for the Panthers. He guided Carolina to back-to-back NFC South titles, and the Panthers won their wild-card playoff game last week against the Cardinals. He has a career quarterback rating of 85.4, and has thrown for 82 touchdowns to 54 interceptions. He has also relied less on his legs the last couple of seasons.

• The Rams picked Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft, and gave him big money to become the franchise quarterback. He showed promise as a rookie, earning AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2010 after throwing for 3,512 yards and 18 TDs. He struggled with injuries his second season, but rebounded for a good year in 2012 surrounded by young players. ACL tears, however, have kept him out most of the last 2 years.

NBA 7 p.m.

• Rockets at Knicks, TNT 9:30 p.m.

• Heat at Trail Blazers, TNT

NHL 7 p.m.

• Blackhawks at Wild, CSN • Sharks at Blues, FSN

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SAUK VALLEY POWER POLL | BOYS SVM SPORTS STAFF VOTES ON THE BEST Dixon Dukes

1

Bureau Valley Storm

2

50 points 5 first-place votes

Fulton Steamers

6

36 points

Storm (13-0) ready to clash with Princeton on Friday.

Prev: 2

7

24 points

3

45 points

Dukes (13-0) are coming off Plano tourney title.

Prev: 1

Newman Comets

Sterling Golden Warriors

Morrison Mustangs 21 points

Warriors (5-5) should compete in NIB-12 West.

Prev: T4.

Steamers (10-6) won the Eastland tourney.

Prev: 6

Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders

29 points

25 points

5

Gittleson can really score for the fast-paced Raiders (8-2).

Prev: 9

Marcos (12-4) got 2nd place at Eastland tourney.

Prev: 8

Comets (9-6) trying to find consistency this season.

Prev: 3

8

22 points

4

Polo Marcos

Eastland Cougars

9

Oregon Hawks

10

12 points

10 points Hawks (8-8) got third at Newman tournament.

Prev: NR

Young group of Cougars starting to jell together.

Prev: T4

Mustangs (10-6) started strong, looking to finish strong.

Prev: NR

SAUK VALLEY POWER POLL | GIRLS SVM SPORTS STAFF VOTES ON THE BEST Prophetstown Prophets

1

Amboy Clippers

2

50 points 5 first-place votes

6

Dixon Duchesses

Girls basketball

NIB-12 West

NIB-12 West All 7-5 7-4 5-5 7-5 1-10

Friday’s games • Morris at Geneseo, 7:30 • Ottawa at Sterling, 7:30 • Rochelle at LaSalle-Peru, 7

Conf.

2-1 2-1 2-2 0-2 0-3

Ottawa Sterling LaSalle-Peru Rochelle Geneseo

All 10-4 9-9 8-10 1-11 4-15

Today’s games • LaSalle-Peru at Morris, 7 • Ottawa at Sterling, 7

BNC West BNC West Conf.

4-0 3-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 0-1 0-1 0-2

Dixon Winnebago Rockford Lutheran Oregon Mendota Byron Stillman Valley Rock Falls

All 13-0 10-3 10-1 8-8 11-5 8-3 2-6 2-11

Today’s games • Lutheran at Byron, 7 • Oregon at Winnebago, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Stillman Valley, 7:15

Conf.

2-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1-2 0-1 0-3

Bureau Valley Kewanee St. Bede Princeton Hall Newman Amboy

All 15-0 8-5 8-5 11-3 7-10 9-6 0-16

Friday’s games • Amboy at Newman, 7:30 • Annawan at Hall, 7:30 • Princeton at Bureau Valley, 7:30 • St. Bede at Kewanee, 7:30

Mendota Rockford Lutheran Stillman Valley Byron Dixon Oregon Rock Falls Winnebago

All 16-0 10-2 12-4 11-4 8-7 10-9 9-8 5-11

Today’s game • Winnebago at Rock Falls, 7:15

Three Rivers East Conf.

5-0 2-1 2-1 2-1 1-2 1-3 0-4

Amboy Kewanee Hall Newman Bureau Valley St. Bede Princeton

All 15-1 11-3 8-6 3-10 8-8 3-10 2-11

Today’s games • Kewanee at Newman, 7 • Hall at Princeton, 7:30 • St. Bede at Amboy, 7:30

Saturday’s games • Eastland at Bureau Valley, 7:30 • St. Bede at Newman, 6

Three Rivers West Conf.

4-0 2-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 2-2 0-3 0-2

Rockridge Orion Riverdale Fulton Morrison Erie Prophetstown Sherrard

Conf.

5-0 4-1 4-1 3-3 2-2 2-4 0-4 0-5

Friday’s games • Byron at Mendota, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Lutheran, 7:15 • Oregon at Dixon, 7:15 Lena-Winslow tournament • Winnebago vs. TBD

Three Rivers East

All 12-0 6-7 9-3 10-6 10-6 7-10 2-10 5-7

Friday’s games • Erie at Riverdale, 7:30 • Fulton at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Morrison at Sherrard, 7:30 Saturday’s game • Rockridge at Peoria Richwoods, 6:30

Saturday’s games • Galva at Newman, 11 a.m.

• Amboy at Serena, 2:30 • Alleman at St. Bede, 3

Conf.

4-0 4-0 3-1 3-2 1-2 2-2 0-3 0-3

Prophetstown Sherrard Rockridge Erie Orion Morrison Fulton Riverdale

All 16-2 14-2 12-5 11-7 5-6 9-5 7-10 0-14

Today’s games • Morrison at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Riverdale at Rockridge, 7:30 • Sherrard at Fulton, 7:30

All 8-2 7-4 6-3 12-4 2-9 2-5 4-6 3-8 1-6 0-8

Today’s games • AFC at South Beloit, 7:30 • Aquin at Durand, 7:30 • Forreston at Orangeville, 7:30 • Milledgeville at Dakota, 7:30 • Polo at Pecatonica, 7:30

Conf.

5-0 3-0 4-1 3-1 2-2 1-1 2-3 1-3 0-4 0-4

Aquin AFC Dakota Milledgeville Forreston Durand Polo Orangeville Pecatonica South Beloit

All 13-4 13-1 10-4 4-9 4-9 3-4 6-8 1-9 1-12 0-5

Wednesday’s results • Forreston at Dakota, ppd. to TBA • Milledgeville at Eastland, ppd. to TBA • Warren at Durand, ppd. to TBA Friday’s games • Forreston at AFC, 7:30 • Milledgeville at Aquin, 7:30 • Orangeville at Dakota, 7:30 • Pecatonica at Durand, 7:30

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Prev: T4

Cougars (13-6) have been tested by bigger schools.

Prev: 3

Morrison Fillies

9

Oregon Hawks

10

15 points

Rockets (9-8) fared well at State Farm Classic.

Prev: 2

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Points per game Parker Neuhalfen, BV sr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Noah McCarty, Newman jr.

Zach Barber, Fulton sr.

Trevor Otten, Oregon jr.

Hayden Sweet, Faith so.

Kaleb Church, Morrison sr.

Sterling Thornton, Sterling jr.

Laron Carr, Dixon sr.

Juan Gomez, Sterling so.

Jacob Mammosser, Rock Falls sr.

Cal Jarrett, Dixon sr.

Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Jordan Harris, Milledgeville sr.

Hunter Hamstra, Morrison sr.

Zach Lessman, Faith sr.

Luke Ebersole, Milledgeville sr.

Mason Sitzmore, Morrison sr.

Vinny Bramm, Erie jr.

Jacob Barnes, Newman sr.

6 points Loss of Emy Wright really hurts Hawks (10-9).

Prev: T4

Fillies (9-5) have big test today in P’town.

Prev: NR

20.1 19.0 17.2 16.9 16.9 15.3 14.8 14.6 14.5 14.1 14.0 13.9 13.4 13.1 12.8 12.2 12.1 11.9 11.1 10.9

Rebounds per game Cody Weimer, Erie jr.

Noah McCarty, Newman jr.

Ben Bierdeman, Faith so.

Logan Johnson, Faith sr.

Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Matt Wasilewski, Oregon sr.

Hayden Sweet, Faith so.

Kaleb Church, Morrison sr.

Kevin Kurz, AFC sr.

Jerrick Orsted, Oregon jr.

Anthony Tenboer, Morrison sr.

Nolan McGinn, Newman sr.

Cal Jarrett, Dixon sr.

Owen Drew, Amboy so.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Hunter Hamstra, Morrison sr.

Jacob Barnes, Newman sr.

Jacob Hilliker, AFC jr.

Joe Brouilette, Sterling sr.

Kyle Kemmerer, Amboy sr.

10.4 10.3 9.9 8.4 8.4 8.0 7.9 7.5 7.5 6.8 6.6 5.9 5.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.2 5.2

Assists per game Joey Brackemyer, Morrison jr.

Seth Sanderson, Fulton sr.

David Zinke, AFC jr.

Juan Gomez, Sterling so.

Noah Hogue, Morrison jr.

Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Laron Carr, Dixon sr.

Cal Jarrett, Dixon sr.

James McFadden, Rock Falls jr.

Jordan Harris, Milledgeville sr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Kaywan Palmer, AFC so.

Jarrett Reynolds, Oregon jr.

Mason Sitzmore, Morrison sr.

Jacob Hilliker, AFC jr.

Vinny Bramm, Erie jr.

Zach Lessman, Faith sr.

Sterling Thornton, Sterling jr.

Cole Olson, Amboy jr.

Jordan Chandler, Erie jr.

6.2 4.9 3.9 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.1 3.1 3.0 2.9 2.8 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.0

Steals per game Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Kaywan Palmer, AFC so.

Zach Lessman, Faith sr.

Ben Bierdeman, Faith so.

Jacob Hilliker, AFC jr.

Trevor Otten, Oregon jr.

Andrew Robertson, Faith so.

Matt Wasilewski, Oregon sr.

Noah Hogue, Morrison jr.

Cody Weimer, Erie jr.

Laron Carr, Dixon sr.

Hunter Hamstra, Morrison sr.

2.8 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8

Blocks per game Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Cal Jarrett, Dixon sr.

Owen Drew, Amboy so.

Hayden Sweet, Faith so.

3.0 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.2

GIRLS BASKETBALL | SVM LEADERBOARD Points per game Emy Wright, Oregon sr Gabby Sandoval, Sterling sr Lakin Goodman, Morrison sr Allison Prestegaard, AFC sr Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown sr Kaitlyn Leibing, Amboy sr Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy so Kelsey Simpson, Newman so Madeline Prestegaard, AFC fr Averi Leitzen, Fulton jr Clare Kramer, Prophetstown sr Alisyn Essex, AFC sr Kassi Henrekin, Prophetstown sr Aubree Schmitt, Newman sr Betsy Leonard, Fulton jr Heather Strike, Prophetstown sr Sarah Trujillo, Newman sr Julie Hurd, Newman sr Anni Wilson, Oregon jr Jordan Price, Fulton so Shelby Adams, Prophetstown sr

106 Andrew VanKampen, WC Tyler Fleetwood, Fulton Noah Garcia, Sterling Tyler Lowry, Dixon

25.7 16.4 14.7 14.4 14.4 12.1 11.7 11.2 10.1 10.0 10.0 9.6 7.9 7.8 7.3 7.3 6.8 6.7 6.7 6.5 6.3

16-2 14-2 11-5 11-5

.888 .875 .687 .687

113 Tristen Dudley, Rock Falls 16-2 Mason Rhodenbaugh, Dixon 13-3 Anthony McCartney, Morrison 13-6 Ivan Mendoza, Sterling 9-7

.888 .812 .684 .562

120

NUIC East

Conf.

AFC 2-0 Aquin 2-0 Forreston 1-0 Polo 2-1 Milledgeville 1-1 South Beloit 1-2 Pecatonica 1-2 Durand 0-2 Dakota 0-2 Orangeville 0-2 Tuesday’s results • LaMoille-Ohio at AFC, ppd. TBA • Dakota at Rockford Christian, NA

17 points

5

29 points

Rebounds per game Ashley Greul, Morrison sr Kaitlyn Liebing, Amboy sr Betsy Leonard, Fulton jr Clare Kramer, Prophetstown sr Mary Jensen, Newman so Emy Wright, Oregon sr Sydney Wilhelm, Amboy sr Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy so Chelsea Lesniewski, Fulton sr Kelsey Simpson, Newman so Aubree Schmitt, Newman sr Makayla Bolton, Prophetstown sr Sarah Trujillo, Newman sr Shelby Adams, Prophetstown sr Gabby Sandoval, Sterling sr

9.3 7.7 7.3 6.2 5.7 5.3 4.9 4.4 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.4 3.3

Assists per game Kennedy Dinges, Amboy sr Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy so Averi Leitzen, Fulton jr

5.8 4.3 3.2

Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown sr Emma Melton, Morrison so Emy Wright, Oregon sr Lauren Meurer, AFC so Julie Hurd, Newman sr Aubree Schmitt, Newman sr Sarah Trujillo, Newman sr Heather Strike, Prophetstown sr Clare Kramer, Prophetstown sr Gabby Sandoval, Sterling sr.

Jordan Price, Fulton so Cheslea Lesniewski, Fulton sr Hope Friday, AFC sr

3.2 3.1 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.8

Heather Strike, Prophetstown sr Lauren Meurer, AFC so Kennedy Dinges, Amboy sr Julie Hurd, Newman sr Hope Friday, AFC sr Jordan Price, Fulton so Faith Kennedy, Fulton so Averi Leitzen, Fulton jr Kassi Henrekin, Prophetstown sr Shelby Adams, Prophetstown sr Anni Wilson, Oregon jr Lakin Goodman, Morrison sr Ashley Greul, Morrison sr Gabby Sandoval, Sterling sr.

2.4 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.2

Steals per game Emy Wright, Oregon sr Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy so Corrie Reiley, Prophststown sr Cassidy Koning, AFC jr Krista Beach, AFC sr Emma Melton, Morrison so

6.6 4.7 4.1 3.4 2.9 2.5

Blocks per game Allison Prestegaard, AFC sr Betsy Leonard, Fulton jr Madeline Prestegaard, AFC fr Krista Beach, AFC sr Emy Wright, Oregon sr

6.3 3.0 1.6 1.2 1.0

WRESTLING | HONOR ROLL

Three Rivers West

NUIC East

4

Sterling Golden Warriors

BOYS BASKETBALL | SVM LEADERBOARD

Boys basketball Conf.

1-0 2-1 2-1 1-1 0-1

Rock Falls Rockets

Duchesses (8-7) have a few nice wins under belt.

Prev: 10

AT A GLANCE

Eastland Cougars

Raiders (13-1) have height to contend with area’s best.

Prev: T7

8

19 points

Cards (11-7) are battling in tough TRAC West division.

Prev: T7

Ottawa LaSalle-Peru Sterling Geneseo Rochelle

36 points

Clippers (15-1) sailing toward a TRAC East title.

Prev: T4

7

25 points

3

44 points

Prophets’ (16-2) 2 losses came to bigger schools.

Prev: 1

Erie Cardinals

Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders

Joe Eads, Morrison Isaac Figueroa, Sterling Hunter Luke, West Carroll Logan Voss, Erie-P’town

18-2 .900 10-5 .666 12-6 .666 6-6 .5000

126 Isaac Anderson, Sterling Collin Doege, Amboy Breu Knox, Rock Falls

8-1 15-7 12-6

.888 .681 .666

Tony Heinitz, Fulton

11-6

.647

132 Konner Smith, Rock Falls Josh Bowling, Erie-P’town Brandon Hey, Dixon Kaleb Hartman, West Carroll

13-4 12-5 10-7 10-7

.764 .705 .588 .588

138 Jesse Ditzler, Polo Andrew Garcia, Sterling Grady Todd, Erie-P’town Devin Murray, West Carroll

7-0 14-3 16-4 14-4

1.00 .823 .800 .777

145 Keegan Kaye, Sterling Josh Wheeler, Erie-P’town Cole Grant, Fulton Dylan Keller, Morrison

8-1 16-4 11-6 12-9

.888 .800 .647 .571

152 Jared Cole, Erie-P’town

17-3

.850

Dominic Marchetti, Oregon Tyson Hall, Sterling Christopher Jones, Amboy

10-4 9-4 13-6

.714 .692 .684

160 Nick Terronez, Sterling 15-1 Austin Keller, Morrison 15-3 Niles Ager, Rock Falls 13-3 Garrett Passmore, Erie-P’town15-7

.937 .833 .812 .681

170

Ethan Cain, Polo Garrett Rude, Oregon Bryce Schaefer, Dixon Tyler Meyers, Rock Falls Tanner Massey, Sterling

17-1 15-4 13-5 10-5 10-5

.944 .789 .722 .666 .666

182 Ryan Leffelman, Amboy 16-4 .800 John Ghibellini, Oregon 12-4 .750 Jacob Cain, Polo 11-4 .733 Matt Mammosser, Rock Falls 10-7 .5882

195 Austin Shoup, Erie-P’town Dallas Appleman, Amboy Connor Sperling, Dixon Hunter Sathoff, Rock Falls Taylor Fleetwood, Fulton

20-0 18-4 13-3 13-5 12-5

1.00 .818 .812 .722 .70

220 Noah Eads, Erie-P’town 17-4 Canaan Gillihan, Sterling 12-4 David Labash, Oregon 11-4 Francisco Arellano, Rock Falls12-5 Juan Dominguez, Polo 12-6

.809 .750 .733 .705 .666

285 Cariel Beasley, Sterling Matthew Crandall, Oregon Ryan Troutman, Dixon Clint Merlak, Polo Steven Balk, Fulton Josh Anderson, West Carroll

.944 .789 .764 .727 .705 .647

17-1 15-4 13-4 8-3 12-5 11-6

BOYS SWIMMING | SVM HONOR ROLL 50-yard freestyle (state cut – 21.90) Caleb Carlson, Byron 22.82 Lucas Campbell, Sterling 23.51 Jacob Heitter, Byron 23.55 100 free (47.94) Caleb Carlson, Byron Sergio Solis, Byron Lucas Campbell, Sterling

49.22 51.25 52.87

200 free (1:44.92) Blake Ruiz, Sterling 2:03.64 Everett Stoker, Byron 2:05.15

Lucas Campbell, Sterling

2:05.21

500 free (4:46.85) Sergio Solis, Byron 5:13.49 Jacob Conley, Byron 5:46.49 Nick Mattox, Sterling 6:03.42 100 backstroke (53.86) Sergio Solis, Byron 55.71 Jacob Conley, Byron 1:02.43 Nick Mattox, Sterling 1:06.20 100 breaststroke (1:00.50) Caleb Carlson, Byron 1:01.14

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100 butterfly (52.73) Caleb Carlson, Byron 56.81 Brandon Pillars, Sterling 59.90 Sergio Solis, Byron 59.94 200 individual medley (1:58.35) Caleb Carlson, Byron 2:02.05 Sergio Solis, Byron 2:14.63

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Abrupt conference changes have made scheduling tough for schools like Sterling, often forcing it to add opponents with much larger enrollments.

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Most have done so in order to better suit the football team, as teams try to find the right fit in order to secure the crucial five wins for a chance at making the playoffs.

“I can’t think of a conference that hasn’t changed,” Sterling athletic director Greg King said, “and it’s because of football. With the district system, everyone is playing the samesized school, instead of facing teams that are two or more classes above or below you.”

King and the Golden Warriors voted in favor of the proposal, to limit conference changes and avoid scheduling issues.

The Sauk Valley recently experienced conference realignment when Dixon made noise at the start of the 2014-15 school year with its switch from the NIB-12 to the Big Northern Conference.

The Dukes’ football team won eight games and made the playoffs, directly after a 3-6 season during its final year in the NIB-12.

The switch in conferences was strategic.

The schools in the Big Northern are similar in size to Dixon. The Dukes’ enrollment is the second highest among Big Northern schools, while Dixon was the smallest of the schools in the NIB-12.

The region format intended to eliminate the issues of teams playing larger schools that are several classes above a given school. Under the proposal, schools would be reassigned every 2 years based on changes in enrollment.

For example, the Sterling football team faced Whitney Young, a Chicago Public League school in Week 2 of the regular season this fall. Whitney Young’s enrollment nearly doubles that of Sterling.

The game was scheduled in March on short notice due to Johnsburg switching conferences from the Fox Valley to the Big Northern. The move made Johnsburg unavailable to play the Golden Warriors, as the Skyhawks had conference obligations during that week.

The Skyhawks moved to be more competitive, and amassed a perfect 7-0 record in their first season in the BNC, despite coming off a one-win season in 2013.

“We were for it,” King said. “It’s tough to sched-

ule games, and everyone is looking for that magical fifth win, and conferences are changing all over the place because of it. I like the idea of the proposal.”

Should Proposal 10 have passed, the IHSA would have been given scheduling powers. Scrambling to find a game in a given week wouldn’t hang over the head of athletic directors like King.

Papoccia said he receives emails frequently from schools across the state ranging from all class sizes looking to fill games. Most of these requests are from coaches whose teams are part of unstable conferences.

“A lot of them are teams that usually have scheduling problems,” Papoccia said. “Almost every day, some school is looking to fill Game 3 or Game 4, and so on. Mostly it’s the larger schools that seem to have that problem.

“If this passed, we would have put an unbelievable burden on the IHSA to handle all of the scheduling. I don’t think that would have worked.”

The Three Rivers Conference, of which Newman is a member, recently added more teams to its current 14-team, two division system. Scheduling football hasn’t typically been a problem for these teams, and most members like the freedom they have to schedule certain teams.

“We voted against it because we’re in a stable conference,” Amboy athletic director George Schwamberger said. “The way we looked at it was that we’re a small school, and our enrollment is dropping. We’re a 1A school now in just about every sport, and we can still have consistency on who we play.

“With the district system, that would change for us, and we would be playing schools like AFC and Oregon. It’s nice to know who you play.”

The IHSA would have placed schools in regions based on geography and enrollment, with the top four teams qualifying for the playoffs in the respective regions. Schwamberger said he was given a sample of the alignments, and preferred the way the Clippers have it now.

“I don’t think this will go away,” King said. “A lot of states use some form of the system. Iowa uses it, and that’s right next door. I think we will see a restructured proposal like this crop up again within the next year, or maybe the year after.”

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CHICAGO – Derrick Favors had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz used a strong defensive effort to beat the Chicago Bulls 97-77 on Wednesday night.

The Jazz held the Bulls to a season-low point total on just 28-for-84 (33.3 percent) shooting.

The Bulls were averaging 103.1 points.

Gordon Hayward had 18 points for Utah (1323), and Trey Burke scored 17. Seven of the Jazz’s wins have come on the road.

Jimmy Butler led the Bulls with 16 points and 11 rebounds, and reserve Taj Gibson added 15 points. Derrick Rose had just seven points on 3-for-15 shooting; the 2011 NBA MVP is shooting 25.5 percent (28-for-110) in his last six games.

The Bulls (25-11) went 3-2 on a five-game homestand. They are 11-7 at home this season.

With outside temperatures dropping below zero, the United Center AP was colder than usual – and the shooting was Bulls forward Pau Gasol (16) blocks the shot of Jazz quite chilly for both center Rudy Gobert during the first half Wednesday in Chicago. The Bulls lost 97-77. teams.

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No. 12 Kansas 56, No. 21 Baylor 55: Wayne Selden made three con-

No. 2 Duke 73, Wake Forest 65:

Freshman forward Justise Winslow scored a season-high 20 points as No. 2 Duke held on in Winston-Salem, N.C. Jahlil Okafor added 12 points and 11 rebounds in his first ACC road game, and Quinn Cook had nine of his 12 points in the final 5 minutes for the Blue Devils (14-0, 2-0).

Devin Thomas scored 24 points, and Codi Miller-McIntyre added 13 for the Demon Deacons (8-8, 0-3).

No. 3 Virginia 61, N.C. State 51:

Justin Anderson scored 16 points, and Malcolm Brogdon added 14 as the Cavaliers were sloppy, but still got their 19th straight home victory.

Mike Tobey added 11 points for Virginia (14-0, 2-0 ACC), which used a 10-0 run late in the second half to finally gain some separation.

Ralston Turner led N.C. State (11-5, 2-1) with 14 points, and Kyle Washington had 13. But Turner didn’t score in the second half after making all four of his 3-pointers before the break.

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Wisconsin’s Traevon Jackson (12) shoots against Purdue’s Isaac Haas on Wednesday in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 62-55.

No. 5 Louisville 58, Clemson 52:

Chris Jones had his second straight 20-point second half to help fifthranked Louisville rally in it’s ACC home debut.

Louisville trailed 22-18 at halftime after shooting 22 percent, but Jones (22 points) and fellow guard Terry Rozier (15 ppoints, 6 rebounds, 4 assists) helped the Cardinals (14-1, 2-0 ACC) snap out of their funk with a 17-0 run to open the second half that featured big plays on both ends.

Jaron Blossomgame scored 15 points for Clemson (8-6, 0-2), which shot 31 percent from the field.

secutive baskets when the Jayhawks needed them most, and Kansas went on the road and won its 24th consecutive conference opener.

Selden was 1-for-6 shooting before scoring seven points in a row, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:17 left that put the Jayhawks (12-2, 1-0 Big 12) ahead to stay. Jamari Traylor had 13 points fouling out with more than 5 minutes left, and Brannen Greene scored 12, including two free throws with 6.3 seconds remaining.

Kenny Chery led Baylor (11-3, 0-2) with 25 points.

No. 15 Wichita St. 63, Bradley 43: Darius Carter scored a game-

high 19 points, and the Shockers won after trailing at halftime for just the second time this season.

Ron Baker scored 12, and Shaquille Morris added 10 points for Wichita State (13-2, 3-0 MVC), which has won 25 consecutive games at home, and 21 in a row in the MVC. Ka’Darryl Bell led the Braves (6-10, 1-2) with 11 points. Tramique Sutherland and Auston Barnes each added 10.

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Sophomore guardforward Malcolm Hill showed his growth, scoring a career-high 28 points on 9-for-18 shooting, with seven rebounds.

He scored 12 points in the first 7 minutes of the second half, and the Illini used a 20-3 run to go up 46-31.

Senior center Nnanna Egwu said in the preseason that he hoped to end his career with no regrets. That’s how he played against the

Terrapins (14-1, 2-1).

He finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and four blocks.

Bemoaning Illinois’ defense to start the Big Ten season, Groce had to be pleased with the progress against Maryland. The Terrapins made only one of their first 10 shots in the second half, and had just one field goal in the first 9 minutes after half.

Dez Wells, who entered the game scoring 14.9 points per game, was held to 2-for-8 shooting.

Maryland hit just 36.5 percent for the game.

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No. 9 Utah 74, Colorado 49: Brandon Taylor scored 14 points, and Delon Wright added 13 points, six assists and four steals to help the Utes run away at home.

Dakarai Tucker added 11 off the bench as Utah (13-2, 3-0 Pac-12) won its sixth straight by clamping down on Colorado defensively to blow open the game early.

Asika Booker and Jaron Hopkins each scored 12 points for the Buffaloes (9-6, 2-1 Pac-12), who shot 39.5 percent form the field and were held to their second-lowest point total this season.

Frank Kaminsky scored 21 points, and Josh Gasser added 15 as fourth-ranked Wisconsin held off stubborn Purdue 62-55 on Wednesday night in Madison.

The Badgers (15-1, 3-0 Big Ten) pulled away from a 45-all tie with a 9-2 run to open a 54-47 lead on Gasser’s free throw with 3:19 left.

They maintained a two-possession lead the rest of the way.

Jon Octeus had 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds for Purdue (10-6, 2-1). A.J. Hammons and Isaac Hass added 11 points apiece.

Kendall Stephens, who entered as Purdue’s leading scorer at 11 points per game, was limited to 12 minutes by foul trouble.

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typically animated, appeared even more caffeinated than usual. They threw everything at Maryland. They mixed zone and man-to-man defenses. They played various lineups, and started Jaylon Tate in place of Rice.

Illinois shot less than 40 percent, while guards Aaron Cosby and Ahmad Starks continued to struggle offensively.

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But defensively, the Illini excelled, while Egwu and Hill led the way on offense.

Illinois’ 16-point lead was cut to eight points with 1 minute, 12 seconds remaining. But unlike previous losses, when they wilted in the second half, the Illini held on.

Rice was averaging 17.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game.

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL Wild-card Playoffs Saturday’s results Carolina 27, Arizona 16 Baltimore 30, Pittsburgh 17 Sunday’s results Indianapolis 26, Cincinnati 10 Dallas 24, Detroit 20 Divisional Playoffs Saturday’s games Baltimore at New England, 3:35 p.m. (NBC) Carolina at Seattle, 7:15 p.m. (Fox) Sunday’s games Dallas at Green Bay, 12:05 p.m. (Fox) Indianapolis at Denver, 3:40 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 18 NFC, 2:05 p.m. (Fox) AFC, 5:40 p.m. (CBS) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 25 At Glendale, Ariz.

Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 7 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1 At Glendale, Ariz.

AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5:30 p.m. (NBC)

College football Bowl glance Saturday’s game Medal of Honor Bowl At Charleston, S.C. American vs. National, 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 12 College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Ohio State (13-1) vs. Oregon (13-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 17 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson, Calif.

National vs. American, 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday, Jan. 24 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 3 p.m. (NFLN) FCS Championship Saturday’s game At FC Dallas Stadium Frisco, Texas North Dakota State (14-1) vs. Illinois State (13-1), noon

Men’s basketball Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Wisconsin 3-0 1.000 15-1 .937 Iowa 2-0 1.000 11-4 .733 Purdue 2-1 .667 10-6 .625 Maryland 2-1 .667 14-2 .875 Ohio St. 2-1 .667 13-3 .812 Michigan 2-1 .667 9-6 .600 Michigan St. 1-1 .500 10-5 .667 Northwestern 1-1 .500 10-5 .667 Rutgers 1-1 .500 9-6 .600 Indiana 1-2 .333 11-5 .733 Illinois 1-2 .333 11-5 .687 Penn St. 0-2 .000 12-3 .800 Nebraska 0-2 .000 8-6 .571 Minnesota 0-3 .000 11-5 .733 Monday’s results Michigan St. 70, Indiana 50 Iowa 70, Nebraska 59 Tuesday’s results Michigan 73, Penn St. 64 Ohio St. 74, Minnesota 72 OT Wednesday’s results No. 4 Wisconsin 62, Purdue 55 Illinois 64, No. 11 Maryland 57 Today’s games Michigan St. at Iowa, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Rutgers at Nebraska, 8 p.m. (ESPNU) Saturday’s games Ohio St. at Indiana, 11 a.m. (ESPN) Minnesota at Michigan, noon (ESPNU) Maryland at Purdue, 1:30 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s games Northwestern at Michigan St., 11 a.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Rutgers, 5 p.m. (BTN) Illinois at Nebraska, 7:30 p.m. (BTN) Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts 1. Kentucky (64) 13-0 1,600 2. Duke 13-0 1,535 3. Virginia 13-0 1,446 4. Wisconsin 14-1 1,397 5. Louisville 13-1 1,322 6. Gonzaga 14-1 1,275

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7. Arizona 13-1 1,260 8 8. Villanova 13-1 1,089 6 9. Utah 12-2 1,059 10 10. Texas 12-2 976 11 11. Maryland 14-1 966 12 12. Kansas 11-2 884 13 13. Notre Dame 14-1 775 14 14. West Virginia 13-1 712 17 15. Wichita St. 12-2 686 16 16. Oklahoma 10-3 674 18 17. Iowa St. 10-2 663 9 18. North Carolina 11-3 591 19 19. Seton Hall 12-2 448 — 20. VCU 11-3 311 — 21. Baylor 11-2 186 22 22. Ohio St. 12-3 184 20 23. Arkansas 11-2 103 — 24. St. John’s 11-3 92 15 25. Old Dominion 12-1 80 Others receiving votes: N. Iowa 72, Iowa 63, Butler 53, LSU 50, George Washington 39, TCU 33, Temple 33, Colorado St. 31, Stanford 29, South Carolina 16, Washington 13, Wyoming 11, Indiana 9, Oklahoma St. 9, Georgetown 7, Cincinnati 6, Dayton 5, BYU 3, Xavier 2, Davidson 1, Hofstra 1.

Top 25 schedule Wednesday’s results No. 2 Duke 73, Wake Forest 65 No. 3 Virginia 61, N.C. State 51 No. 4 Wisconsin 62, Purdue 55 No. 5 Louisville 58, Clemson 52 No. 9 Utah 74, Colorado 49 Illinois 64, No. 11 Maryland 57 No. 12 Kansas 56, No. 21 Baylor 55 No. 15 Wichita State 63, Bradley 43 Xavier 69, No. 19 Seton Hall 58 No. 20 VCU 71, Davidson 65 Today’s games No. 6 Gonzaga vs. San Francisco, 8 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona at Oregon, 9:30 p.m.

No. 25 Old Dominion at Marshall, 6 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Kentucky at Texas A&M, noon No. 3 Virginia at No. 13 Notre Dame, 5 p.m.

No. 5 Louisville at No. 18 N.Carolina, 1 p.m.

No. 6 Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara, 7 p.m.

No. 8 Villanova vs. DePaul, 3 p.m.

No. 10 Texas at Oklahoma State, 4 p.m.

No. 11 Maryland at Purdue, 1:30 p.m.

No. 12 Kansas vs. Texas Tech, 2 p.m.

No. 14 W. Virginia vs. No. 17 Iowa St., 7 p.m.

No. 16 Oklahoma vs. Kansas State, 6 p.m.

No. 19 Seton Hall at Creighton, 1:15 p.m.

No. 20 VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s, 1 p.m.

No. 21 Baylor at TCU, 3 p.m.

No. 22 Ohio State at Indiana, 11 a.m.

No. 23 Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt, 3:30 p.m.

No. 25 Old Dominion at W.Kentucky, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 2 Duke at N.C. State, 12:30 p.m.

No. 4 Wisconsin at Rutgers, 5 p.m.

No. 7 Arizona at Oregon State, 9 p.m.

No. 15 Wichita State at Loyola of Chicago, 4 p.m.

Wednesday’s box scores

No. 4 WISCONSIN 62, PURDUE 55 PURDUE (10-6) Edwards 2-6 0-0 4, Haas 5-7 1-3 11, Octeus 7-9 1-2 15, Stephens 3-6 0-0 7, Davis 2-7 0-0 4, Thompson 0-1 0-0 0, Smotherman 0-1 0-0 0, Hammons 5-10 1-2 11, Mathias 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 25-49 3-7 55.

WISCONSIN (15-1) Hayes 1-5 4-4 7, Dekker 2-7 2-2 6, Kaminsky 5-9 11-14 21, Jackson 5-8 3-5 13, Gasser 4-7 5-6 15, Dukan 0-1 0-0 0, Koenig 0-1 0-0 0, Brown 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 17-39 25-31 62.

Halftime–Wisconsin 28-27. 3-Point Goals–Purdue 2-5 (Mathias 1-1, Stephens 1-2, Edwards 0-2), Wisconsin 3-14 (Gasser 2-4, Hayes 1-3, Dukan 0-1, Dekker 0-2, Kaminsky 0-2, Jackson 0-2). Fouled Out– None. Rebounds–Purdue 26 (Octeus 8), Wisconsin 21 (Dekker, Hayes 5). Assists– Purdue 10 (Edwards 4), Wisconsin 6 (Hayes, Jackson 2). Total Fouls–Purdue 24, Wisconsin 12. Technical–Haas.

A–17,279.

ILLINOIS 64, No. 11 MARYLAND 57 MARYLAND (14-2) Layman 4-6 1-2 10, Dodd 1-2 0-2 2, Trimble 6-14 3-3 17, Pack 1-7 0-0 2, Wells 2-8 1-2 6, Smotrycz 0-6 2-2 2, Wiley 3-4 0-1 9, Nickens 2-5 1-2 7, Cekovsky 0-0 1-2 1, Graham 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 19-52 10-18 57.

ILLINOIS (11-5) Egwu 4-8 3-4 11, Tate 2-3 6-7 10, Cosby 1-9 0-0 3, Hill 9-18 6-7 28, Nunn 3-6 0-0 7, Starks 1-6 2-2 5, Black 0-1 0-0 0, Morgan 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 20-55 17-20 64.

Halftime–Maryland 28-26. 3-Point Goals–Maryland 9-21 (Wiley 3-4, Trimble 2-5, Nickens 2-5, Wells 1-1, Layman 1-2, Smotrycz 0-2, Pack 0-2), Illinois 7-23 (Hill 4-7, Starks 1-3, Nunn 1-3, Cosby 1-8, Egwu 0-2). Fouled Out–None.

Rebounds–Maryland 33 (Dodd, Pack, Trimble 5), Illinois 36 (Egwu 9). Assists–

Maryland 11 (Trimble 4), Illinois 7 (Tate 4). Total Fouls–Maryland 19, Illinois 19.

A–12,896.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Tampa Bay 42 26 12 4 56 Montreal 40 26 12 2 54 Detroit 40 21 10 9 51 Boston 41 20 15 6 46 Toronto 41 21 17 3 45 Florida 37 17 11 9 43 Ottawa 39 16 15 8 40 Buffalo 41 14 24 3 31 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 40 24 10 6 54 N.Y. Islanders 40 26 13 1 53 Washington 39 21 11 7 49 N.Y. Rangers 36 21 11 4 46 Columbus 38 18 17 3 39 Philadelphia 40 15 18 7 37 New Jersey 42 15 20 7 37 Carolina 40 12 24 4 28

GF 138 110 113 107 132 87 103 78

GA 110 93 101 110 128 97 107 140

GF 120 123 118 113 100 108 94 79

GA 97 112 101 90 121 121 118 105

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Nashville 39 26 9 4 56 119 90 Chicago 40 26 12 2 54 124 87 St. Louis 40 24 13 3 51 124 99 Winnipeg 40 20 13 7 47 103 96 Dallas 39 18 15 6 42 121 128 Minnesota 38 18 15 5 41 107 110 Colorado 40 16 16 8 40 103 117 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 41 26 9 6 58 115 110 Vancouver 38 23 12 3 49 112 100 San Jose 41 22 14 5 49 113 108 Los Angeles 40 19 12 9 47 112 103 Calgary 40 21 16 3 45 115 105 Arizona 39 15 20 4 34 92 130 Edmonton 41 9 23 9 27 90 139 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s results Washington 6, Toronto 2 Boston 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Detroit at Calgary, late N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim, late Today’s games New Jersey at Boston, 6 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Carolina, 6 p.m.

San Jose at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Florida at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s games N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

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

Florida at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct 24 10 .706 16 19 .457 12 21 .364 5 29 .147 5 33 .132 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 27 8 .771 Washington 24 11 .686 Miami 15 20 .429 Charlotte 13 24 .351 Orlando 13 25 .342 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 25 11 .694 Cleveland 19 17 .528 Milwaukee 19 18 .514 Indiana 14 22 .389 Detroit 12 23 .343

Toronto Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York

GB — 8½ 11½ 19 21 GB — 3 12 15 15½ GB — 6 6½ 11 12½

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 25 10 .714 Dallas 26 11 .703 Houston 24 11 .686 San Antonio 21 15 .583 New Orleans 17 18 .486 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 27 8 .771 Oklahoma City 17 18 .486 Denver 16 20 .444 Utah 13 23 .361 Minnesota 5 29 .147 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 27 5 .844 L.A. Clippers 23 12 .657 Phoenix 22 16 .579 Sacramento 14 20 .412 L.A. Lakers 11 24 .314

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GB — — 1 4½ 8 GB — 10 11½ 14½ 21½ GB — 5½ 8 14 17½

AWARDS

Wednesday’s results Milwaukee 97, Philadelphia 77 Washington 101, New York 91 Charlotte 98, New Orleans 94 Houston 105, Cleveland 93 Atlanta 96, Memphis 86 Boston 89, Brooklyn 81 Utah 97, Chicago 77 Detroit 108, Dallas 95 Denver 93, Orlando 90 Phoenix 113, Minnesota 111 Oklahoma City at Sacramento, late Indiana at Golden State, late L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, late Today’s games Charlotte at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Houston at New York, 7 p.m.

Miami at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s games Boston at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Utah at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Washington, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Cleveland at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

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

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Dixon’s Laron Carr drives past Mendota’s Jaron Robinson on Monday night. The Dukes are playing unselfishly, with an undefeated record to show for it.

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Wednesday’s box score

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JAZZ 97, BULLS 77 UTAH (97) Hayward 6-14 6-7 18, Favors 8-15 4-4 20, Gobert 5-8 1-2 11, Burke 6-13 3-4 17, Ingles 3-8 0-0 7, Exum 1-3 0-0 2, Booker 5-10 4-5 15, Millsap 1-3 0-2 2, Clark 0-1 0-0 0, Evans 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 2-2 0-0 5, Novak 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 37-78 18-24 97.

CHICAGO (77) Butler 5-13 4-5 16, Gasol 5-13 2-2 13, Noah 0-3 1-2 1, Rose 3-15 1-2 7, Hinrich 0-5 0-0 0, Gibson 6-10 3-4 15, Brooks 3-11 4-4 12, Mirotic 1-7 0-0 2, Snell 2-3 0-0 5, Moore 1-2 0-0 2, Bairstow 1-1 0-0 2, Mohammed 1-1 0-1 2. Totals 28-84 15-20 77.

Utah 22 14 27 34 – 97 Chicago 16 16 19 26 – 77 3-Point Goals–Utah 5-16 (Burke 2-4, Booker 1-1, Williams 1-1, Ingles 1-3, Millsap 0-1, Exum 0-2, Hayward 0-4), Chicago 6-20 (Butler 2-4, Brooks 2-5, Gasol 1-1, Snell 1-1, Rose 0-1, Moore 0-1, Hinrich 0-3, Mirotic 0-4). Fouled Out–None.

Rebounds–Utah 55 (Gobert 14), Chicago 53 (Butler 11). Assists–Utah 21 (Hayward 5), Chicago 17 (Noah, Butler 3). Total Fouls–Utah 20, Chicago 20. A–21,379 (20,917).

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Roby was the best player by far at Plano.

He didn’t get the tournament MVP, somehow, in voting conducted by media covering the tournament.

Before interviewing him, I stressed I was not asked to vote for the MVP, and thought he got ripped off.

“We won the trophy,” he told me. “That’s all that matters.”

A snow-filled Monday this week resulted in some re-jiggering of our local coverage schedule, and as luck would have it, I got the Dukes again, at home against Mendota.

I got there at 6:30 for a 7 p.m. tip, and Lancaster Gym was already about three-quarters full. My first thought: Dixon senior Cal Jarrett, a 4-year varsity starter, once told me he played a game in front of 15, maybe 20 people, in that gym.

The Dukes were now appointment viewing, if they could pack the house on a snowy Monday night. They didn’t disappoint, handling the Trojans again. And they did it with style.

Here’s my take: Roby did his best Dikembe Mutombo impersonation, minus the wagging finger, swatting away everything in sight. Equally impressive, he didn’t have a selfish bone in his body on the offensive end.

Jarrett gives the team many things, not the

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Designated C Dan Butler for assignment. Agreed to terms with LHP Craig Breslow on a one-year contract.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with INF Nick Punto on a minor league contract. Named Robby Hammock manager of Mobile (SL), J.R. House manager of Visalia (Cal), Mark Grudzielanek manager of Kane County (MWL), Shelley Duncan manager of Hillsboro (NWL), Joe Mather manager of Missoula (Pioneer) and Mike Benjamin manager of the AZL Diamondbacks.

ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with RHP Jason Grilli on a two-year contract and LHP Josh Outman and C A.J. Pierzynski on one-year contracts.

NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with RHP Bobby Parnell on a one-year contract.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms with RHP Josh Johnson on a one-year contract. Designated INF-OF Jake Goebbert for assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Acquired C Timofey Mozgov from Denver for two protected 2015 first-round draft picks.

MIAMI HEAT — Recalled G Shabazz Napier from Sioux Falls (NBADL).

NEW YORK KNICKS — Released Fs Lou Amundson and Lance Thomas and C Alex Kirk. Signed G Langston Galloway to a 10-day contract.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Waived G-F Glen Rice Jr. COLLEGE FLORIDA — Announced men’s basketball F Schuyler Rimmer has transferred from Stanford. Suspended C Jon Horford and G Zach Hodskins for conduct detrimental to the basketball team.

FLORIDA STATE — Sophomore QB Jameis Winston announced he will enter the NFL draft.

GEORGIA — Named Brian Schottenheimer offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

NEBRASKA — Named Reggie Davis running backs coach, Hank Hughes defensive line coach, Danny Langsdorf offensive coordinator.

least of which is toughness. The University of Cincinnati baseball recruit goes to the hoop with reckless abandon, whether it be on a drive, corralling a rebound, or tracking down a loose ball. Of all the Dukes, he seems to be the least afraid of contact – often seeking it out.

Laron Carr is the team’s high-flier, though he is listed at just 5-8. He’ll be jumping over and around taller opponents all season long. He’ll posterize many a foe before he’s done.

Junior forward Kyle LeBlanc is the closer.

When teams concentrate too much on Roby, Jarrett and/or Carr, LeBlanc will receive passes down low and score easy baskets.

The fifth starter, Riley Mehrens, is the glue guy. He shoots from long distance, and plays solid defense. A summer full of competing daily against Roby, Jarrett, and Carr turned a sophomore who rarely got off the bench into a valuable varsity starter as a junior.

The sixth man is Nate Gascoigne, who fills a niche off the bench.

That’s about it, as fourth-year head coach Jason Mead plays those six players the vast majority of the minutes.

He’s built a team that doesn’t care who scores, as long it’s somebody from Dixon. There’s star power, but seemingly no egos.

The Dukes are the best show in town. Cover yet another Dixon game, you say? Sign me up.

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815652-2042 221 S. Peoria Ave. 2BR, no pets or smoking $500/mo. $500/ dep. Gar. & water inc. 815284-7609 2BR 1 Story, Garage, no pets, $550 + deposit 815-440-6214 2BR Upper near KSB. Appl. incl. No pets. $600 + dep & ref. 815-631-9181 2BR, $425/mo. + dep. & lease, No Pets, Call Vickie at 815-973-4444 Broker Owned Dixon Manor 2BR 1ba clean, quiet, heat & water included. Walk to downtown. Security bldg, on-site laundry, hardwood floors. Call Erick: 815-739-5806 Nice 1BR upper, stove, refrigerator., garbage p/u furn.

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815-652-2042 Nice 2BR Apt., basspacious, ment, w/d, all elecwater & tric, garbage incl. No pets, no smoking. $575/mo. + dep.

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POLO Nice 1BR homePolo. Lg. lot. Applcs. furn. w/ garage. $465/ mo. + dep. No pets.

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307 W. 3rd in Dixon, office space. 900 sq. ft. water & garbage furnished. $500/mo. + $500 dep. 815-284-7609 Secured 3 acre w/ high bays and office, 3818 River Rd., Sterling.

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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W14-0089 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff,

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Ernesto R. Gonzalez; Debra P. Gonzalez; Defendants.

14 CH 10 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Tim Bivins, Sheriff of Lee, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 1632 Brandywine Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 PIN: 16-07-11-426-004 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W14-0089. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W14-0089 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MARK KOWALCZYK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant(s).

11 CH 154 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 122 W THIRD ST, DIXON , IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 211 WEST HARDANGER GATE, LEE, IL 60530 P.I.N. 21-12-01-426-010 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OT THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 44 TO:JERRY RODRIGUEZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED AND THE WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OT THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 45 TO: LEE RAZO, CAROL S. RAZO; UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED AND THE WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK

YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of WHITESIDE County Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 EAST KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 08, 2012, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described read estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2011 to Wit: PIN 11 19 401 012 CERTIFICATE 2011-00121 PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 6 BLOCK 1 STEELTON SUBDIVISION TO the CITY OF STERLING, COUNTY OF WHITESIDE. STATE OF ILLINOIS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 1 IN STEELON SUBDIVISION NHO. 1 OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH RANGE 7 EAST OF THE PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, FOURTH WHITESIDE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 6 IN SAID BLOCK 1 OF SUBDIVISION NO, 1; STEELTON THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST 133.22 FEET (133.21') ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 6, ALSO BEING ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED F.A ROUTE 562 (ILRT 2) TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6, ALSO BEING ON THE WEST LINE PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR USE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUIDLING FROM BELVO ROBINSON MCGAVA AND JOHN J. MCGAVA BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED JUNE 29, 1973 AS DOCUMENT NO. 3718-73 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF WHITESIDE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINIUTES 15 SECONDS EAST, 68.17 FEET (68.2') ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6, ALSO BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST,132.00 FEET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6, ALSO BEING THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PUBLIC ROAD DEIGNATED OAK AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 58 SECINDS WEST, 87, 94 FEET (87.94') ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6 IN BLOCK 1 STEELTON SUBDIVISION NO. 1 TO THE POINT OF CONTAINING 10,308 BEGINNING, SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale had filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois in the same proceeding wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 13 DAY OF MAY, 2014 AT 9:00 AM or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-772-5189. Last day for redemption is May 8, 2015.

Dated DECEMBER 23, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PURCHASER/ PETITIONER LAWRENCE L. BRUCKNER TRUSTEE 1110 LOCUST STREET THOMSON, IL 61285 815-259-3168

YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of WHITESIDE County Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 EAST KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 08, 2012, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described read estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year PARCEL1:11 20 236 001 CERTIFICATE 2011-00131 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1412 AVE K, STERLING, IL 61081 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS” LOT 12 IN BLOCK 23 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EASTA OF THE 4TH P.M. IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: 11 20 278 010 CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00136 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1210 AVENUE K, STERLING, IL AND DESCRIBED AS: LOT 11 IN BLOCK 15 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S 3RD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale had filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois in the same proceeding wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 13 DAY OF MAY, 2014 AT 9:00 AM or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-772-5189. Last day for redemption is May 8, 2015.

Dated DECEMBER 26, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PURCHASER/ PETITIONER LAWRENCE L. BRUCKNER TRUSTEE 1110 LOCUST STREET THOMSON, IL 61285 815-259-3168

January 7, 8 & 9 2015 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00421 TO: Kelly Ann Kelly Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Woodheaven Association Persons in a possession; unknown owners or parties in said property.

You are hereby notified that the following described real estate was sold on October 30, 2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes for the year 2011: Lot 158 and 159 in Section 10 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book “H” of Plats at pages 28, 29 and 30 as Document No. 380741 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 19-22-07-002 & 19-22-07-104-003 The property is located at Section 10, Lot 158 & 159, Woodhaven Lakes, Sublette, IL 61367.

A Petition for Tax Deed for said real estate has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Lee County, Illinois as Case No. 14 TX 118.

The period of redemption will expire on April 30, 2015. On May 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

TRIUNE INVESTMENTS, LLC, Petitioner

January 7, 8 & 9 2015 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 123 TO: GINA FAHS, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF VIOLET FAHS; CITY OF DIXON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE LEE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of LEE County, Illinois held at the LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIXON, IL on OCTOBER 30, 2012, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2011, to-Wit: PIN 07 08 05 437 001 CERTIFICATE 2012-00132; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 904 S.OTTAWA AVE. DIXON, IL 61021 A/K/A A PART OF BLOCK NUMBER ONE JUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) IN ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF DIXON BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLCOK AND THENCE RUNNING NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF NINEY (90) FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK THAT IS SIXTY SIX (66) FEET NORTHERLY FROM THE WOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK, ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET, AND THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SAID PREMISES BEING KNOWN AS NUMBER 904 OTTAWA AVENUE, CITY OF DIXON, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of LEE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 21st DAY OF MAY, 2015 AT 2:30 P.M...or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the LEE COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 309 S. GALENA AVE., DIXON, IL 61021 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire.

For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-288-3309. Last day for redemption is APRIL 30, 2015 Dated DECEMBER 18, 2014 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER, 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 January 7, 8, 9, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OT THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 46 TO: EDDIE R DEANDA; STERLING FEDERAL BANK, MARTIN SOSA; MARIA DEL REFUGIO SOSA; UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED AND THE WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK

YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of WHITESIDE County Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 EAST KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 08, 2012, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described read estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year PIN 11 24 128 001 Certificate 201100148 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 807 AVE. K, STERLING, IL 61081 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 1 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE EAST OF LOT 16 SITUATED IN THE EAST HELF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OR SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M. IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale had filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois in the same proceeding wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 13 DAY OF MAY, 2014 AT 9:00 AM or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-772-5189. Last day for redemption is May 8, 2015.

Dated DECEMBER 23, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PURCHASER/ PETITIONER LAWRENCE L. BRUCKNER TRUSTEE 1110 LOCUST STREET THOMSON, IL 61285 815-259-3168 January 7, 8 & 9 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MARK KOWALCZYK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant(s).

11 CH 154 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 122 W THIRD ST, DIXON , IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT FOUR (4) AND THE WEST HALF OF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN THE VILLAGE OF LEE, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 211 WEST HARDANGER GATE, LEE, IL 60530 P.I.N. 21-12-01-426-010 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 11-08334 Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OT THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 52 TO:REBECCA S. VEGTER; DANIEL EICHELBERGER; UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED AND THE WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK

YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of WHITESIDE County Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 EAST KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 08, 2012, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described read estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year PIN 17 02 132 010 CERTIFICATE 2011-00357 PROPERTY LOCATED 2810 YEOWARD ST. ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS; LOT FIVE I BLOCK FIVE IN YEOWARD'S SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M. SITUATED IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale had filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois in the same proceeding wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 13 DAY OF MAY, 2014 AT 9:00 AM or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-772-5189. Last day for redemption is May 8, 2015.

Dated DECEMBER 23, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PURCHASER/ PETITIONER LAWRENCE L. BRUCKNER TRUSTEE 1110 LOCUST STREET THOMSON, IL 61285 815-259-3168 January 7, 8 & 9 2015 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OT THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 47 TO: DOUGLAS COURTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED AND THE WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of WHITESIDE County Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 EAST KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 08, 2012, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described read estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year PIN 11-24-128 001 CERTIFICATE 2011-00204 PROPERTY LOCATED AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 32 WEAVER SUBDIVISION #5 OF PART OF THE NORTH HALD OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 20, 1993 AS DOCUMENT NO. 6456-93.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale had filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois in the same proceeding wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 13 DAY OF MAY, 2014 AT 9:00 AM or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-772-5189. Last day for redemption is May 8, 2015.

Dated DECEMBER 23, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PURCHASER/ PETITIONER LAWRENCE L. BRUCKNER TRUSTEE 1110 LOCUST STREET THOMSON, IL 61285 815-259-3168 January 7, 8 & 9 2015

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OT THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 51 TO: JOAN A YOUNG; CITY OF ROCK FALLS; COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL; UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS AND OCCUPANTS and PARTIES INTERESTED AND THE WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CASE NO. 2014 TX 122 TO: KATHRYN FORDHAM: VIOLET UNKNOWN OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED and THE LEE COUNTY CLERK

YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of WHITESIDE County Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 EAST KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 08, 2012, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described read estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2011 to Wit: PIN 11 33 177 008 CERTIFICATE 2011-00298 PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 1504 10th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, 61071 Legally described to wit: THE NORTH ½ OF LOT 16 in WF FLOCK 3rd SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale had filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois in the same proceeding wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 13 DAY OF MAY, 2014 AT 9:00 AM or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-772-5189. Last day for redemption is May 8, 2015.

Dated DECEMBER 23, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PURCHASER/ PETITIONER LAWRENCE L. BRUCKNER TRUSTEE 1110 LOCUST STREET THOMSON, IL 61285 815-259-3168

YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of LEE County, Illinois held at the LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DIXON, IL on OCTOBER 30, 2012, LAWRENCE BRUCKNER purchased the following described real estate situated in said county for the taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2011, to-Wit: PIN 07 02 31 455 005 CERTIFICATE 2012-00073; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 316 Willett Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 A/K/A LOT 49 NORTH DIXON'S MARTINS SUBDIVISION AND ½ VACATED ALLEY ADJACENT, CITY OF DIXON, LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale has filed a petition in the County Court of LEE County, Illinois in the same proceedings wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 21st DAY OF MAY, 2015 AT 2:30 P.M...or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the LEE COUNTY COURTS BUILDING, 309 S. GALENA AVE., DIXON, IL 61021 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire.

For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-288-3309. Last day for redemption is APRIL 30, 2015 Dated DECEMBER 18, 2014 LAWRENCE BRUCKNER, PETITIONER, 1110 LOCUST STREET; THOMSON, IL 61285; 815-259-3168 January 7, 8, 9, 2015

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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W14-0089 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OT THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 49 TO:LAURA HERNANDEZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED AND THE WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK

Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff,

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Ernesto R. Gonzalez; Debra P. Gonzalez; Defendants.

14 CH 10 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of WHITESIDE County Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 EAST KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 08, 2012, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described read estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year 2011 to Wit: PIN 11 28 356 016 CERTIFICATE 2011-00247 PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 704 11TH Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Legally described to wit: LOT 3 IN BLOCK 2 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale had filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois in the same proceeding wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 13 DAY OF MAY, 2014 AT 9:00 AM or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-772-5189. Last day for redemption is May 8, 2015.

Dated DECEMBER 23, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PURCHASER/ PETITIONER LAWRENCE L. BRUCKNER TRUSTEE 1110 LOCUST STREET THOMSON, IL 61285 815-259-3168

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Tim Bivins, Sheriff of Lee, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: THE NORTH 40 FEET OF LOT 59 AND ALL OF LOT 58 IN ROCK VIEW ESTATES, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 11 AND 12, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 10, 1967 IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS, PAGES 10, 11 AND 12 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 356890. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 1632 Brandywine Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 PIN: 16-07-11-426-004 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W14-0089. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W14-0089 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OT THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 2014 TX 50 TO: 1209 WEST ROUTE 30 LAND TRUST, THOMAS POTTER, TRUSTEE; UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS AND OCCUPANTS AND PARTIES INTERESTED AND THE WHITESIDE COUNTY CLERK

YOU AND EACH OF YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE THAT at a sale of real estate made by the County Collector of WHITESIDE County Illinois held at the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 EAST KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 on NOVEMBER 08, 2012, BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST purchased the following described read estate situated in said county for the GENERAL taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon for the year PIN 11 33 104 035 CERTIFICATE 2011-00285 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209 W Rt. 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071 AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: FAIRVIEW SUB LOT 4 EXC ROW BLK 3 CONTRACT= SAMPLES MF 6770-01 323400X YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE undersigned being the purchaser of said real estate at said sale had filed a petition in the County Court of WHITESIDE County, Illinois in the same proceeding wherein said real estate was directed to be sold praying among other things for an order directing the issuance of a Tax Deed to the undersigned; that on the 13 DAY OF MAY, 2014 AT 9:00 AM or as soon as after as he may be heard, the undersigned will appear before said court in the WHITESIDE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E KNOX, MORRISON, IL 61270 and present said Petition to the Court and apply for an order directing the County Clerk to issue a Tax Deed to Petitioner in accordance with the prayer thereof, at that time you may appear and be heard if you so desire. For further information contact the County Clerk at 815-772-5189. Last day for redemption is May 8, 2015.

Dated DECEMBER 23, 2014 BRUCKNER KEOUGH TRUST, PURCHASER/ PETITIONER LAWRENCE L. BRUCKNER TRUSTEE 1110 LOCUST STREET THOMSON, IL 61285 815-259-3168 January 7, 8 & 9 2015 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00208 TO: Dawn Kellam, a/k/a Dawn Hillier Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Woodheaven Association Persons in a possession; unknown owners or parties in said property.

You are hereby notified that the following described real estate was sold on October 30, 2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes for the year 2011: Lot 107 in Section 27 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded December 31, 1975 in Book “I” of Plats at pages 25-27, inclusive, as Document No. 406912 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

Permanent Index Number: 13-21-02329-001 The property is located at Section 27, Lot 107, Woodhaven Lakes, Sublette, IL 61367.

A Petition for Tax Deed for said real estate has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Lee County, Illinois as Case No. 14 TX 117.

The period of redemption will expire on April 30, 2015. On May 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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Eikenberry Sheet Metal 412 E. 3rd Sterling Service work heating & cooling; gas, electric. Free estimates. Accept Visa & MC on all new installations.

HANDYMAN/ GENERAL Contracting, siding, drywall, concrete work, decks, flooring (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood), bathroom and kitchen, complete remodels, additions all types of home repairs. Free Estimates and Insured-Bonded 815-564-7428

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Basement Waterproofing Prater Paint & Waterproofing We Dry Up Basements & Crawl Spaces, Remediate Mold & Install E-Z Breathe™ Ventilation Systems 815-626-5165

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Cleaning Service

Advanced Cleaners

Maid/Janitorial Carpet/Upholstery We are currently running a special on our maid service!

10% off your first 4 cleanings Gift certificates for the holiday season are now available!

We have a limited supply so call today!

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Dumpster Rental

Plumbing

Blast Pro

Lewis Plumbing 815-288-0028 Serving All of the Sauk Valley Area Lic.#058-173956

Property Maint.

★★★★★★★ JR's Property Maintenance ★★★★★★★★ ★★

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Remodeling

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ROCK FALLS (815) 973-3039 Gilbertson Construction Residential & ReCommercial. modeling, house winadditions, & dows, siding doors. Also mobile home repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. No Job Too Small. 30 yrs (815)622exp.

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Tree Service TIMBER TREE SERVICE Tree & Limb Removal Stump Removal Storm Clean-up Free Estimates Fully Insured 815-238-7277 Dixon, Illinois

Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

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VEHICLES $100-$500

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• 97 OLDSMOBILE 88

Quality Vehicles

Absolutely

THE BEST CASH PAID FOR JUNK or Unwanted

by Luis Campos

$4,999*

$3,999*

960

Celebrity Cipher cryptograms are created from quotations by famous people, past and present.

Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

• 02 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS • 02 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

AUTOS WANTED

CELEBRITY CIPHER

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A partnership will be in jeopardy. Uncertainty and emotional discord will leave you in a vulnerable position.

Clear the air with a heart-toheart discussion and let your expectations be known.

$9,999*

$8,999*

RUNNERS $100-$650 $$$ 815-499-7545

960

We Buy Used cars & trucks.

Call Dixon ATV 815-288-2146

CASH 4-CARS

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Focus on personal relationships. Your serious demeanor will intimidate someone younger with less experience than you. Participate in activities that provide good times and some laughs and are conducive to making new friends.

LOW MILES

• 05 BUICK LACROSSE CXL

960

AUTOS WANTED

960

$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 815-499-3543

935

$9,999*

$9,987*

AUTOS WANTED

Set of Two 225/55/17 GTZ-Tiger Paw Radial Tires. $60 815-631-5810

MOTORCYCLES

AUTOS WANTED

1999 700 VMax fast, liquid SX, cooled.

Good shape. $2,000. Call 815-766-2523.

911

1999 Mercury Villager, fair shape.

Good work vehicle. $1200. Call 815535-6741.

PARTS & ACC.

955

910

1989 Chevy Truck, 4WD w/ Meyers snow plow, 2 new tires & battery. $2350.

815-9733441

2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT, silver. Runs good.

A/C, heat, moonroof. $3,800 obo.

815-626-6589

SNOWMOBILES

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20 Rockies resort 22 Gross 23 Inquire 25 Road map info 27 Keenly attentive 28 Contradict 30 Do laps 32 Double curve 34 “Nightmare” street 39 Heated discourse 41 Gavel 44 Sushi fish 46 Cool!

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SAUK VALLEY MEDIA • Thursday, January 8, 2015 • PAGE B12

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PRICE & SELECTION

-O Over 220 new + used in stock k“Come see why we are Sauk Valley’s Automotive Headquarters”

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO MSRP $28,955 STK#1990

22,988

SALE $ PRICE

*

2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Heated Leather Seats, Navigation System, Sunroof, Remote Start, STK#R870

With a small, friendly and knowledgeable sales staff, you’ll find it refreshing to shop at a dealer who still does business in an honest and upfront way.

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO LT MSRP $39,930 STK#1943

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK MSRP $14,305 STK#2027

10,988*

SALE $ PRICE

2012 GMC ACADIA

FWD, Power Windows, Power Locks, Factory Warranty, STK#R779

GREAT VALUE

Ultra Lo w Miles!

25,988*

$

2014 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA LT

Automatic, FWD, Great Gas Mileage, Power Windows, Power Locks, STK# R830 FACT WARR ORY ANTY !

15,988*

$

2009 CHEVROLET AVEO LT

Automatic, Nice Equipment, Very Low Miles, Great Gas Mileage, STK# 2083C

$6,000*Off! “The Sterling Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned Advantage” dvantage

• 2-Year/30,000-Mile Standard Maintenance Plan • 12-Month/12,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty • 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty • 172-Point Vehicle Inspection and Reconditioning Process • 3-Day/150-Mile Satisfaction Guarantee

ONLY AT YOUR AUTHORIZED STERLING CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP!!!

2010 CHEVROLET HHR LT

FWD, Automatic, Loaded With Equipment, Very Nice Car, STK#R787B

SUNROOF!

8,988*

$

7,988*

2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2004 LINCOLN LS

Automatic V6, Leather Seats, Power Windows + Locks, STK#2045A

6,988*

2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE

V8, Leather Seats, Loaded with Equipment, Very Nice, STK#2088B

7,988*

$

2013 KIA OPTIMA SXL

Fully Loaded, Ultra Low Miles, Sunroof, Leather Seats, STK#2374A

25,988*

FAC WARRTORY ANTY !

15,988*

$

2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Automatic, Bench Seat, Well Maintained, Very Nice, STK#1808A

Ult Low ra Miles

6,788*

$

2008 DODGE CALIBER R/T

4cyl, Automatic, Cruise Control, Nice Equipment, Low Miles, STK#R851A

Nice Car!

8,988*

$

2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Leather Seats, Sunroof, Touch Screen Radio, Heated Seats, STK#R895

Limit Editioed n

4WD!

$

FWD, Power WIndows, Alloy Wheels, Keyless Entry, STK #R864

Low Miles !

Grea MPG t !

$

2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Value !

$

Low Miles, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, STK#R774B

22,988*

$

25,688*

$

WOW !

21,350*

$

Sterling Chevrolet has SATURDAY Service hours from 8am to 1pm to SERVE YOU BETTER. NEW 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

$5,000*Off!

$6,000*Off!

$7,000*Off!

MSRP $27,575 STK#2093

MSRP $34,210 STK#1902

MSRP $48,235 STK#2020

STERLING CHEVROLET 1824 N. Locust Street (815)625.2700 (815)625.2700 title, and documentary fees.

Pictures are requires for illustration *Prices do *Prices not includedo tax,not title,include license & tax, doc fees.

Alllicense sale prices after all available rebates.

New Silverado price a 1999 or newer Dealer not liable for errors trade in. See dealer for complete details. †APR for well applicants through Not everyone will qualify purposes only. †0% available forqualified a limited time only,ALLY. GMAC financing for 48 months with A in this ad. approved On Select Models.

See dealer for details.

All pricing ends 2/28/2015 Photos for illustration only. credit, Not everyone will qualify. All pricing ends 09/14/09. ©LH 2009