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LEE COUNTY | UNSOLVED MURDER

Why would anyone want to kill Amy? It’s a question that authorities and family members have been asking for 20 years – and they’re determined to find an answer

BY KATRINA J.E. MILTON Shaw Media kmilton@shawmedia.com

Amy Todd Fleming loved to bake and spend time with her family.

Sherie Newman, Fleming’s sister, remembers Fleming baking cookies for family and friends at Christmastime, giving her homemade goods away to her grandparents and the elderly.

Newman wishes her sister could have

made cookies with her nieces and nephews this past Christmas.

It has been 20 years since Fleming last baked cookies. It’s been 20 years since she last laughed with her father and 20 years since her mother heard her voice.

On Jan. 11, 1996, Fleming, 25, was found strangled at her home off Route 30 in rural Lee County.

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Amy Fleming was found murdered 20 years ago at her rural Lee County home. The case remains unsolved.

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SOARing with the eagles A bald eagle stretches its wings Saturday as Kay Neumann of SOAR (Saving our Avian Resources) speaks during the 32nd annual Bald Eagle Watch at Clinton Community College. SOAR’s program was part of the event, which was presented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Stewards Upper Mississippi River Refuge. SOAR is an Iowa-based nonprofit organization dedicated to raptor rehabilitation, education and research. Next year’s annual Bald Eagle Watch is scheduled for Jan. 7. Read this story at saukvalley.com to see more photos.

Sauk and its partners have big plans for small businesses, with or without grants

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

DIXON – In some capacity, a Small Business Development Center will soon return to Sauk Valley Community College.

Should the college be awarded grants it applied for a few months ago, a four-employee staff will provide companies and entrepreneurs business advice, information, training and technical assistance.

In the meantime, the college’s first-year president, David Hellmich, hopes to open the center by Feb. 1, with a one-person staff: a director with a small business background. If the grants come in, the operation would

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be fleshed out.

Hellmich said that considering the host of committed partners to the project, the grant applications are “very strong.” They were submitted ahead of the Oct. 8 deadline, and a response was expected in November.

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STERLING HIGH SCHOOL

Educator finds a winning formula Johnson has a teacher-student relationship built on chemistry

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

A snowy owl gives the crowd an icy stare Saturday during SOAR’s educational program.

Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

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STERLING – For a teacher who will spend 45 minutes scrambling without stumbling, Steve Johnson is looking quite uncomfortable this Thursday afternoon. He’s pinned behind his desk for an interview while his kids … er, sophomore students … enter his accelerated chemistry classroom.

He greets Mitchell Petrosky and a few others, but he’s practically twitching to be at the door. That’s where the chemistry between teacher and student begins.

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“I’m out of place,” he says.

“Usually I’m at the door to greet them as they come in, and that’s kind of part of building those relationships. Every day you want to make sure your classroom is a safe place for them to learn, and where they can ask questions and be part of it.

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State police block off Buell Road outside of Rock Falls on Saturday afternoon, shortly after a state trooper conducted a traffic stop, and the truck’s driver exited the vehicle and told the trooper the 52-year-old passenger had shot himself. The incident remains under investigation, and the victim’s name is being withheld until next of kin is notified.

State police investigating death Truck’s driver tells trooper 52-year-old passenger shot himself

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

ROCK FALLS – Officials are still working to confirm the identity of the 52-year-old man found shot and pronounced dead Saturday afternoon on Buell Road near Thome Road.

According to a news release, at 2:11 p.m. Saturday, an Illinois State Police trooper stopped a truck, and its driver exited to tell him the passenger had shot himself. The trooper saw the passenger had suffered a gunshot wound and tried to aid him. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene by Whiteside Coun-

ty Coroner Joe McDonald.

McDonald said at 9:45 p.m. Sunday that his office is still working to notify the man’s next of kin, and that an autopsy that will be performed today should lead to a positive identification.

The driver was uninjured, and the incident remains under investigation.

DIXON – A Dixon woman was in Lee County Jail on Saturday for selling heroin to a confidential informant with the Dixon Police Department’s Street Crimes Division, the department said in a news release.

Bethany E. Dixon, 29, was arrested about 4:45 p.m.

Thursday.

After the sale, detectives performed a traffic stop and arrested Dixon in the Bethany E. 1100 block Dixon of Fleur Avenue. Detectives also found more than a gram of heroin and numerous items of drug paraphernalia in a residence in southeast Dixon.

Dixon was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (heroin), a felony punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (heroin), a felony punishable by 1 to 3 years in prison.

Dixon is being held on $50,000 bond; her next court hearing is set for Jan. 20.

tion is asked to call 911, 1-800-843-5678, or the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office at 815-772-4044.

up to life; and felony possession of a weapon, punishable by 2 to 5 years in prison.

Morgan D. Among Hake the charges listed, prosecutors say he intended to kill Suzanne Hake while armed with a firearm when he shot her in the head and chest in Lanark, court records show.

He has pleaded not guilty.

Bond is $5 million, and Public Defender Jerry Kane has been appointed to represent him.

IN BRIEF Family still looking for missing teen STERLING – It’s been nearly a month since Kierstyn McClendon’s family has seen her, and they’re asking for the public’s help bringing her home.

Kierstyn The 17-year- McClendon old Sterling girl was last seen Dec. 13 in Dixon. She’s 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. She might be wearing glasses.

Anyone with informa-

Hearing Tuesday in shooting death MOUNT CARROLL – The man accused of firstdegree murder in the Dec. 5 shooting death of his wife is expected to make an appearance at a status hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Carroll County Court.

Morgan D. Hake, 49, is in Carroll County Jail, charged with six counts of firstdegree murder, punishable by 20 to 60 years in prison,

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Ethan J. Frank, 18, of Walnut; 12:12 p.m. Friday at East Fourth Street and Broadway; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Ava A. Whiles, 21, of Sterling; 12:41 p.m. Friday at East Fourth Street and 16th Avenue; speeding; released with promise to comply.

Girl, 15, of Sterling; 12:43 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Fourth Avenue; disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, criminal damage to statesupported property; taken to Mary Davis Home.

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Chaz M. Gillman, 21, of Sterling; 8:23 p.m. Saturday at West Sixth Street and Avenue J; no valid driver’s license, failure to yield at an intersection; given notice to appear in court.

Francis H. Donahue Jr., 61, of Sterling; 1:08 p.m.

Saturday in the 2600 block of West LeFevre; failure to

Kevin L. Cook, 36, of Dixon; 10:10 a.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Madison Avenue; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear – battery; taken to Lee County Jail.

Samuel W. McPeak, 36, of Dixon; 2:38 p.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of North Galena Avenue; retail theft

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(subsequent offense), retail theft, unlawful use of debit card, theft; taken to Lee County Jail.

Andrew M. Boyer, 27, of Dixon; 12:50 a.m. Saturday in the unit block of South Hennepin Avenue; Henry County warrant – failure to appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Jason A. Boatright, 23, of Freeport; 10:31 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of South Galena Avenue; driving while license suspended, expired registration; released with notice to appear in court.

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Michael R. Rowe, 25, of Creston; 12:25 a.m. Saturday on Creston and Locust roads in Ogle County; disobeying a stop sign; issued citation.

Elio M. Melara, 25, of Creston; 12:25 a.m. Saturday on Creston and Locust roads in Ogle County; illegal transportation of alcohol; released with promise to comply and given notice to appear in court.

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Throughout 2016, the CGH Health Foundation will be sponsoring informative health topics as part of the Growing Healthier series.

These free programs feature expert speakers who will discuss a variety of health topics while you enjoy refreshments and giveaways.

All programs will be held at the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Call 815/625-0400, ext. 4913 or go to www.cghmc.com/ growinghealthier.

The first program is Wednesday, Jan. 13 called “Childhood Obesity: You Are What You Eat From Your Head to Your Feet.” CGH Main Clinic pediatrician Chloe Salzmann, MD, FAAP, will be the presenter.

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DIXON | THE NEXT PICTURE SHOW

Picturesque parting for gallery director Longtime leader ready to be full-time mom and grandma

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

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s her sendoff as executive director of The Next Picture Show wore on Saturday night, Bonnie Kime got a bit mistier, and she wasn’t the only one.

Artists of all levels and art-lovers alike lined up to share their favorite memories with Kime – whether in person or in a book for those who couldn’t get the words out without crying.

Kime, longtime director of The Next Picture Show, is retiring at the end of the month, and Saturday’s opening reception for the Regional Art Survey served double-duty: Not only did it kick off the event that showcases local artists, it served as an opportunity for the community to say “thanks” to a woman who put her heart into art.

“You can’t replace Bonnie – she’s just one of a kind,” said Bob Logsdon, a member of the Board of Directors who also had four pieces on display.

“She’s been the backbone and driver of this place. We’ll continue, and we’ll be successful, but Bonnie was one of a kind.”

But there’s good news: You can take the director out of the gallery, but you can’t take the art out of her home.

Throughout her 10 years on the job, she’s made every effort to get to know artists. And she’s bought at least one piece from each of them.

“So I see all of these people every day,” Kime said during the reception. “That’s why I’d

Through the new Spirit of Bonnie Award, an anonymous The Next Picture Show supporter is providing up to $5,000 in matching donations for the gallery, to commemorate its departing executive director, Bonnie Kime.

Donations can be dropped off at or mailed to the gallery, 113 W. First St., through the end of February.

Online extra Click on this story at saukvalley.com to watch Stephanie Christensen and her daughter, Joy Feofanov, provide music during Bonnie Kime’s sendoff at The Next Picture Show. never get a cleaning lady.

I like to clean and see everyone.”

During the reception, she got to see a few new faces, too.

A trio of high-schoolers, two of whom had never set foot in the gallery, marveled at the atmosphere – and aspired to be part of it.

“It would be pretty amazing to have my art on the wall, with all these other people’s art,” said Jessica Duncan, a 16-year-old Dixon High School student.

“It gives you the inspiration that you can be in here, if you want it enough,” added another Dixon High student, 18-year-old Demyneque Cantu.

“And I love that it’s local artists,” 16-year-old Rock Falls High student Gretchen Thomas said.

But there were also pieces from artists from

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Bonnie Kime, executive director of The Next Picture Show, talks Saturday with her replacement, Mike Glenn (left), and Larry Reed, chairman of the Riverfront Commission, during the opening night of the Regional Art Survey exhibit at the gallery. throughout the state, about Kime’s successor, for most of it. And her when she beat canincluding Chicago and though. Mike Glenn, who you have to do a lot of cer 23 years ago. the suburbs. returned home a few things. I never liked “She was 8 years old, The gallery has drawn years ago after living on that jack of all trades, and she was a trouper the Illinois Watercolor the East Coast for many master of none. I prefer through the experience,” Society’s national exhibi- years. He’s eager to grind master of all, and I hear Kime said. “It’s time for tion, and John McLane, out the 60- to 80-hour that’s Bonnie. me to pay back and help a board member, shared workweeks.

“I applaud her for that, her.” one of his favorite anec“I know when you and she should be honAnd she’ll keep her dotes. work in an organization ored for that.” phone on her, for when “We had a judge from like this, it’s far beyond But Kime wants to Glenn needs help.

Kansas City, and she 40 hours a week,” Glenn focus her mastery on “I want this to survive,” said, ‘We don’t have said minutes after family. Her daughter, she said. “I can hold an art gallery like this meeting Kime, an enor- Samantha, had twins 94 babies while I talk on one in Kansas City,’” he mous smile spreading days ago, and grandma the phone. There’s a lot said. beneath his thick, gray can’t wait to help out of things you can’t write He lauded Kime for her mustache. “You put in full-time with Londown, and he’s going fundraising prowess and hard work and you’re don and Lincoln. And to have a million quescreativity. The gallery is usually not recognized Samantha was a rock for tions.” run as an educational nonprofit, meaning it can’t affix commissions to works sold. But that’s also drawn talent, as artists who sell elsewhere usually have to mark up their pieces by as much as 60 percent to account for the commission skimmed from a sale.

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IN BRIEF Districts having trouble filling jobs SPRINGFIELD (AP) – More than half of Illinois school districts responding to a recent survey say they’re having trouble filling teaching positions.

Three-quarters say they’re seeing fewer qualified candidates than in previous years.

The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reported 62 percent of the state’s school districts completed a survey developed by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools.

It found rural school districts in central and northwest Illinois are having the toughest time finding qualified teachers.

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Sixteen percent of responding districts reported canceling programs or classes due to teacher shortages. Special education, math and science were among the hardest hit.

Development to create 1,300 jobs HAVANA (AP) – A new $150 million business development is expected to bring about 1,300

jobs to Western Illinois.

The (Peoria) Journal Star reported city officials in Havana have approved agri-business and energy projects for the Havana Industrial Park.

Integrated Biorefining Corporation is scheduled to break ground this spring at the site, which is located about 45 miles southwest of Peoria.

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OBITUARIES Marvin B. Heppler STERLING – Marvin B. Heppler, 69 of Sterling died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016.

He was born Nov. 17, 1946, in Dixon, the son of Benedict and Evelyn (Biever) Heppler. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, having served from Aug. 3, 1966, to Aug. 2, 1968. He married Oralia DeLaFuente on Dec. 30, 1966, at St. Mary Church in Sterling. Marvin was employed at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling for 33 years, retiring from the furnace department.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a Chicago Bears fan.

Surviving is his wife; his son, Robert (Sarah Engelhard) Heppler of Spokane, Washington; his daughter, Theresa

(Scott Fish) Heppler of Loves Park; five grandchildren, Jessica Heppler, Jordyn Heppler and Alexandria Heppler, Kala Sarreles, and Rory Lyons; three sisters, Julie Ann Coy of Dixon, Dorothy Henricks of Beloit, Wisconsin, and Cathy Schroeder of Peoria; one brother, William Heppler of Dixon; and special niece, Minerva DeLaFuente of Sterling.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melinda, and his parents.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, and the funeral at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at McDonald Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling.

Burial with military honors will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

Marvin E. Willstead DIXON – Marvin E. Willstead, 70, of Dixon and formerly of Ashton, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Rockford Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 25, 1945, in Dixon, the son of Neil and Alice (Smallwood) Willstead. He had worked for Del Monte/ Kraft in Rochelle for 36 years before his retirement.

Marvin married Shirley Sword on May 13, 1967, in Ashton. She preceded him in death Sept. 10, 2011.

He is survived by two sons, Mark (Claire) Willstead of Dixon and Scott

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Barbara A. ‘Bobbie’ Dayton FRANKLIN GROVE – Barbara A. “Bobbie” Dayton, 76, of Franklin Grove, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Liberty Court in Dixon, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 19, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of James and Alice (Kieger) Brooks.

She had worked at Clybourn Metal Refinishing in Chicago for many years before her retirement in 2001.

Barbara enjoyed dancing and music, playing cards with her children and grandchildren, and laughed, smiled, and was always grateful.

She married Richard Dayton on May 31, 1973, in Winchester, Virginia. He preceded her in death in 2001.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Alan) Pesavento of Bes-

Home in Dixon.

Wednesday funerals: Marvin B. Heppler of Sterling, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Terry L. Hintz of Amboy, 11 a.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Saturday visitation: William E. Mayes of Dixon, 11 a.m.-noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nachusa.

Saturday funeral: William E. Mayes of Dixon, noon memorial service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nachusa.

Tuesday visitation: Terry L. Hintz of Amboy, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.

Tuesday funeral: Nicholas A. Stocking of Princeton, time of sharing, 5-8 p.m. at Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Wednesday visitations: Marvin B. Heppler of Sterling, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Marvin E. Willstead of Dixon, memorial visitation from 5-7 p.m. at Jones Funeral

Terry L. Hintz AMBOY – Terry L. Hintz, 67, of Amboy, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

She was born in Dixon on Sept. 5, 1948, the daughter of Lloyd and Arlene (Portner) Engle.

She had worked at Mapleside Manor and O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Campground, both in Amboy, and had also worked concession trailers at carnivals and fairs in the area for 20 years.

She married Dwight “Butch” Hintz on July 9, 1966, at Fort Mead, Maryland. He preceded her in death July 3, 2014.

Survivors include her children, Joseph (Teresa) Hintz of Amboy,

Joshua (Cassandra) Hintz of Dixon, and Jacob (Amanda) Hintz of Amboy; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Robin Engle of Wausau, Wisconsin.

She also was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Engle.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at MihmJones Funeral Home in Amboy. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Frank Brozenec officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy.

A memorial has been established.

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(Kristy) Willstead of Amboy; two grandsons; and one brother, Keith (Grace) Willstead, and one sister, Donna (Jim) Miller, both of Harmon.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Michael Allen Willstead.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Cremations rites have been accorded.

Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Ashton Dorothy J. Ellinor Cemetery.

A memorial has been ELIZABETH – Dorothy J. Ellinor, 84, of Stockton, forestablished. merly of Derinda, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at her Visit thejonesfh.com to home. send condolences.

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semer, Michigan, and Deborah (Shan Heath) Edwards of Amboy; one son, Joseph Bautista of Walnut; six grandchildren, Jennifer Opyt, Michael Menard, Katrina Edwards, Joseph Bautista Jr., Nicholas Bautista, and Dalton Bautista; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Brooks of California.

Barbara also was preceded in death by a brother, William Brooks.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Timothy Draper officiating. Burial will follow in Franklin Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

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Arlyn ‘Dale’ Williams POLO – Arlyn “Dale” Williams, 64, of Polo, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Polo Rehab and Health Care Center.

McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls handled arrangements.

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ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE

IN BRIEF

Budget delay to dominate session

Hundreds mourn man killed by police

Elections could weight heavily

BY IVAN MORENO AND JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has limped along without a budget since July and solving that gridlock will be lawmakers’ top priority in the impending session, a time when they’ve traditionally turned attention to passing a fresh budget for the coming fiscal year.

The epic budget fight that’s crippling many state services will overshadow other key issues lawmakers want to address in the 2016 session, which begins Wednesday, including legislation to allow recall efforts against Chicago mayors and regulating fantasy sports gambling.

Upcoming elections could weigh heavily and delay the budget deliberations. There are few session days scheduled before primaries March 15, and even if there’s a deal before then, some lawmakers might be reluctant to take on tough votes if they’re in tight contests.

In fact, lawmakers will be off to a slow start.

While the Senate is meeting Wednesday, House lawmakers won’t convene until Jan. 27, the day of the State of the State address, because the “workload was not there,” said Steve Brown, the spokesman for Speaker Michael Madigan.

Despite rare, cel ebrated meetings last month between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders, there’s no indication he and Democrats who control the Legislature are any closer to bridging their ideological divide to end a 7-month stalemate.

Rep. David Harris, the Revenue and Finance Committee’s ranking Republican, said he’s not optimistic for a deal –

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Illinois state union members, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and supporters rally in favor of a fair contract and end to the state budget impasse Dec. 10 in front of the Old State Capitol in Springfield. The spring legislative session starts Wednesday, and lawmakers will be focused on passing a budget agreement for the current fiscal year instead of focusing on the coming one. Neither Republicans nor Democrats are confident the 7-month stalemate will end any time soon, and the upcoming elections could weigh heavily on the deliberations.

A snapshot of bills pending for Illinois lawmakers SPRINGFIELD (AP) – A snapshot of proposed legislation for Illinois lawmakers to consider in the 2016 session, which begins Wednesday: • RECALLS: Chicago voters would have the power to launch recalls against mayors, a response to public outcry over recent police shootings. State law currently allows only a governor to be recalled.

• FANTASY SPORTS: Identical proposals in the House and Senate seek to regulate fantasy sports gambling. Among other things, the bills would forbid employees of fantasy sports companies from participating in the contests or sharing

confidential information to help others win. The state attorney general has declared daily fantasy sports betting illegal.

• POLICE BODY CAMERAS: Police departments in municipalities with more than 1 million residents would have to require officers use body cameras. Last year, lawmakers passed guidelines for the cameras’ use but did not mandate that officers wear the devices.

• TRAFFIC CAMERAS: Municipalities would be prohibited from using traffic cameras that catch speeders and drivers who run red lights.

• GUN TAXES: Taxes

on firearms and firearm parts would increase to 10 percent from 6.25 percent. The money raised would go into a fund for at-risk youth.

• RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: The measure would prevent state and local governments from taking action against individuals or organizations who cite in legal cases their religious beliefs as reason to refuse service to gay people.

• CONCUSSION REPORTING: High schools with certified athletic trainers would be required to compile monthly reports on the number of students who suffer concussions.

but hopes he’s wrong.

“I’m one of those folks who believes there can be a middle ground, and that middle ground requires some compromise,” said Harris, from Mount Prospect. “And we have to get to a middle ground.”

If compromise comes,

it may be in the form of two budgets – the one that’s overdue and one for next year, Harris said.

Also hovering over lawmakers is the state’s $111 billion pension debt. The state Supreme Court threw out the General Assembly’s suggested fix last year, but with no

major proposals pending, any progress is likely to be slow.

The state’s budget for the current year should’ve taken effect July 1, but Rauner rejected the plan lawmakers sent him. He has said a budget agreement should include reforms

he believes will benefit the state’s economy, like curbing the power of unions, setting term limits for lawmakers and passing measures to reduce businesses’ costs.

Democrats say the things Rauner wants have nothing to do with a state budget.

“He chose to put us into chaos and turmoil,” said Rep. Lou Lang, a Democratic leader.

Democrats want a combination of cuts and a tax increase to settle the dispute and plug a multibillion dollar deficit. Rauner is open to increasing taxes, but only if he gets his suggested reforms, saying he won’t “put in a significant new tax and change nothing.”

“That’s going to continue the long-term decline of the state that’s been going on for decades and I’m not going to do that,” he told reporters last week.

The state has managed without a budget because of court orders and stop-gap measures.

Last month, lawmakers and Rauner agreed to spend $3 billion from special funds. A third of that went toward paying state lottery winners, while emergency dispatch call centers and 52 domestic-violence shelters also received funding to stay afloat.

Stop-gap measures might become the norm for now, said Rep. Elaine Nekritz, a Buffalo Grove Democrat.

“I could imagine a situation where we continue to piecemeal budget based on the crisis du jour,” she said.

The budget crisis’ effects are widespread: Hundreds of college students are finding out they won’t be getting tuition subsidies, social service agencies that provide cancer screening and other health care have gone unfunded or had funding severely cut, and Chicago Public Schools is bracing for the possibility of laying off hundreds of teachers.

CHICAGO (AP) – Hundreds of people have turned out to mourn a 19-year-old fatally shot by Chicago police.

Quintonio LeGrier was killed after officers responding to a Dec. 26 domestic disturbance said he was “combative” toward police.

A neighbor, 55-year-old Bettie Jones, also was accidentally shot by police.

The Chicago Tribune reported LeGrier was remembered Saturday as an avid runner and booksmart Northern Illinois University student.

Friends and family also said they noticed changes in his behavior recently, in which he sometimes became angry. Police records show he had several confrontations with NIU officers.

Mourners also prayed for the Chicago Police Department, which has been under scrutiny since squad-car video was released that showed a white officer fatally shoot a black teenager.

The Rev. Warren Riley says “Our city is in trouble.”

Trial set to begin in stabbing death CHICAGO (AP) – An Ohio woman accused of stabbing a Catholic high school teacher to death in his suburban Chicago home is scheduled to go on trial this week.

Alisha Walker, 22, of Akron, Ohio, is charged with murder. Her attorney, Patrick O’Byrne, says she acted in self-defense.

Al Filan, 61, was found dead at his home in Orland Park in January 2014 by officers conducting a wellbeing check after he hadn’t been seen for 3 days.

Filan was stabbed more than a dozen times, including in his ear and chest.

He headed the business studies department at Chicago’s Brother Rice High School.

Prosecutors say Walker went to Filan’s home after he solicited her for sex on a website used for prostitution.

The Daily Southtown reported that jury selection begins today.

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Part of Johnson’s chemical equation: Grilled cheeses CHEMISTRY

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Sterling High School chemistry teacher Steve Johnson passes out review questions printed on – yep – actual paper during his Thursday afternoon class. Johnson had to improvise when the students’ wireless Internet went down.

“For me, it all kind of starts as they come in the door and you greet them by name. They know you’re going to be there every day and that it’s a welcoming learning environment.”

He has some fun stuff planned. Then the Internet goes down. Minutes before that, he’d shared one of the best tricks he’s learned in 25 years teaching in the district.

“A well-structured lesson usually takes care of any problems you might have in class,” he said.

“Make sure you’re fully prepared, you’ve done your homework, you understand the material well, and you’ve got something engaging to keep kids occupied.”

And ... you’re on, Mr. Johnson.

It turns out his Internet is fine. It’s the student wi-fi that’s down. So he makes light.

“I’ll just give you all the staff password, and we’ll be good to go. … Yeah, I don’t think we’ll do that,” he says.

Humor is a big part of how he relates. Among the safety warnings along the glassware case is one advising students not to wear baggy clothing, with a picture of a student with a raging fire Photoshopped on her sweater sleeve.

He keeps the crowd rolling, and guessing, with deadpan sarcasm.

“We might just have to send everyone home early,” he says.

He keeps things light during some mundanebut-necessary review questions on – gulp – paper and pencil.

“Build those calluses back up,” he jokes.

Then comes the mother of all relatable analogies for high school-level cooks.

The subject is stoichiometry. Johnson could give his students a textbook definition: the calculation of the quantities of chemical elements or compounds involved in chemical reactions. Or, he could use a grilled cheese sandwich.

Guess which one he chose?

Rather than mass and moles and numbers and letters that look Greek to a nonchemistry student, he explains that stoichiometry is like trying to figure out the maximum number of grilled cheese sandwiches that can be made with a specific number of slices of bread and cheese.

Akira Tanton, 15, can’t help but laugh.

“It really does make it much easier to understand,” she says.

“He finds creative ways to put the material into our perspective,” Sebastian Heeren adds.

“He makes it interesting so that we’re into the material,” Mitchell says.

Akira already has her sights set on the medical field – anesthesiology, specifically. So the Next Generation Science Standards – next-level, Common Core-based logic – make her feel like time in class is well spent.

“The examples he gives help me to really understand how it pertains to real life,” she says. “It helps me in other classes, too, not just this class. In math I can now relate it to real-life things. I want to know how it’s going to relate to what I need to do.”

Johnson grew up in Tampico and he and his wife, Marsha, have known each other since kindergarten.

So it was serendipitous

when they both landed jobs in the Sauk Valley – she teaches in Dixon.

Their children, Trevor and Allie, are both in college after going through the Sterling School District – they even had Dad as a teacher.

But then, it feels like all Johnson’s kids … er, students … are family. After class, he’s back to anchoring the door.

“How are those knees doing, Alex?” he asks Alex Commisso, who’s either recovering rapidly or has an incredible threshold for pain. He sprained both of his knees skiing in Utah over winter break. He was wearing a GoPro, and showed Johnson the footage after Wednesday’s class.

“Yesterday after class, he showed me the video footage of trees going upside-down and rightside-up – it looked horrible,” Johnson says.

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“Worst-case scenario, the grants never come through and we’ll use the funds from our partners and college funds,” Hellmich said.

Hellmich wrote the state, which wanted to have input on the process of hiring a director, in December. He shared applicants’ submissions, but the state then responded saying it couldn’t do anything until a state budget was passed.

Five finalists for the position were interviewed Tuesday, and Hellmich said he’ll be

updating the board tonight.

He expects to hear back on the grants by late spring, latest-case scenario.

“I anticipate what will happen is that sometime this spring, we’ll be awarded the grants,” he said.

Should they come through, the director will be joined by a coordinator of small business development, a coordinator of Illinois procurement technical assistance, and an administrative assistant. The director will report to the college’s dean of institutional marketing and research, Steve Nunez, who will report to

Hellmich.

The procurement coordinator would be a reassigned member of the college’s staff.

Agencies were asked to commit $10,000 a year for 3 years – the grant must be renewed annually. Dixon, Rock Falls, Sterling, and Whiteside and Lee counties have committed said resources. Community State Bank, First National Bank of Amboy, Sauk Valley Bank, Sterling Federal Bank and Triumph Bank all committed, as well. All but one of the banks committed $5,000, the other $500.

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from grants and a $136,750 cash match, as required by the grant. The center would be right at the entrance to the east mall, and would provide services during the week, in the evening and over weekends.

The website is under development, and there will be resources for business in various stages of development. The state’s involvement is key, Hellmich said, because state agencies’ resources are mighty helpful – and mighty pricey for nonmembers.

Hellmich is cognizant of the burden to deliver in order to keep entities on board for the 3-year com-

mitment, and an advisory board has been formed, made up by two members from each agency and one from each bank. The board will meet monthly, and officials from the cities and counties joined Hellmich and Nunez to interview the candidates for the director position.

“They’ll have an ongoing sense of what sort of value there is,” Hellmich said.

“For those of us in the local economic development trenches, it’s a big relief to have the resource there,” said John Thompson, executive director and CEO of Dixon Area Chamber of Commerce.

“We could certainly provide them enough cus-

tomers, if you want to call them that.”

The center’s first-year goals are 45 new business starts, 45 business expansions, and 10 state/federal secured contracts – 330 new full-time jobs are projected to be created.

Also backing the project are state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, and state Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon.

“If we don’t get the grants, I want to carry through with the college’s pledge to the community – we share their concerns about small business development,” Hellmich said. “I still think we can make a good go of it, but it sure would be nice to have the state’s support.”

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Monday, January 11, 2016

WASHINGTON SPOTLIGHT

If it’s January, it’s State of the Union time Predictable speech will be Obama’s last

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIALS FROM YESTERYEAR | 1991

From our archives: Crisis in Gulf a ‘sobering reality’ Note to readers – Sauk Valley Media reprints editorials and articles from the past as a regular Monday feature. The following items appeared in the Gazette on Jan. 9, 10 and 12, 1991.

What we thought: 25 years ago

have the right to provide for the nation’s common defense and to declare war.

But Article II, Section Reaching elected 2 states the officials during president the Gulf crisis shall be commander any area resiin chief of dents with famthe armed ily members on forces. military service in or on The last their way to the Persian George H.W. time a Gulf have notified us of Bush president their interest in the situThe 41st went before ation and their desire to president Congress called on write elected officials.

Congress to seek a We thought it a good to support time to address the issue military action statutory declaraand also to provide our to forcibly tion of war remove Iraqi readership the address troops from was Dec. 8, of their congressional Kuwait, as 1941, when representatives in Washreported by Franklin D. ington, which appear in the Gazette Roosevelt 25 years ago the chart at right. in the run-up addressed [Addresses of U.S. to the Persian both Sens. Paul Simon and Gulf War. Houses folAlan J. Dixon, and U.S. lowing the Reps. John Cox and Lane Japanese attack on Pearl Evans, were provided.]

Harbor.

As we approach the Prior to that time, Jan. 15 United Nations presidents have sought deadline, the crisis in the Gulf becomes a sobering congressional declarations of war on only four reality. Young men and occasions in our nation’s women from our own history. community and others In 1974, Congress chose are preparing for what in a week’s time may evolve to curb presidential power and passed the into a war of unprecWar Powers Act. Conedented severity.

Meanwhile in Washing- gress’ motive was to preton, the seeds for a crisis vent the emergence of an “Imperial Presidency” of a different type – this following the Vietnam one a constitutional crisis – are being sown. The debacle.

Yet since then, no question comes down to president has recognized a fundamental constithe Act as constitutional, tutional question: does the president have the and Congress has failed sole right to commit U.S. to assert itself in the face forces to war without of an executive-military first securing the blessinitiative. ing of Congress?

And all this continues Based on his actions, without the American President Bush seems people having any say. to think so. But on the In a democracy, input other side of the aisle are from the voting public the senators and repis crucial. We urge all resentatives who think residents to write their otherwise. elected representatives Article I, Section 8 of as well as the president. the Constitution states Let them know how you that the Congress shall feel. – Jan. 10, 1991

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EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Dunn Sam R Fisher Sheryl Gulbranson Jennifer Heintzelman Jeff Rogers

Bush, facing challenges in Congress on his authority to go to war in the Persian Gulf, appealed to lawmakers 1644th Tuesday to pass a resoluTransportation tion like the one by the Company departs United Nations Security Council that authorized • Next stop: Persian “the use of all necessary Gulf means” to free Kuwait.

FORT SHERIDAN – But he signaled his willWhen Rock Falls resident Todd Jones last October ingness to order American troops into battle against helped organize a drive Iraq’s army of occupation, to send sports equipment to American troops with or without congressional approval. “I am stationed in Saudi Aradetermined to do whatevbia, he never dreamed er is necessary to protect he might be one of the soldiers tossing donated America’s security. I ask Congress to join with me footballs. in this task,” Bush wrote But now Sgt. Jones and 180 of his comrades leaders of the House and Senate. assigned to the Illinois The Security Council National Guard’s 1644th in November gave Iraqi Transportation CompaPresident Saddam Husseny, based in Rock Falls, in until Jan. 15 to pull out are on their way to the Middle East to beef up a of Kuwait or face military action. – Jan. 9, 1991 U.S. military contingent nearing 400,000 troops.

Edgar’s inaugural The unit left Fort SheriMonday morning dan, near Highland Park, at 3 a.m. this morning on SPRINGFIELD – The the first leg of a journey diversity of Illinois will that will deliver them to be celebrated in inauguthe Persian Gulf. ral events for Gov.-elect Their first stop was Mil- Jim Edgar and others waukee’s Billy Mitchell who will become constiAirport, where at 7 a.m. tutional officers. Music they boarded C-141 groups from all parts of transport planes headed the state representing for Germany. a variety of ages, ethThe unit’s mission is nic groups and types of to transport cargo and vehicles within a theater music will be featured at the festivities Sunday area.

With the Jan. 15 United and Monday.

The swearing-in cerNations deadline nearemony, scheduled to ing, most unit members were not surprised when begin at 11 a.m. on Monword of their deployment day, will feature presentation of the colors came down Monday of troops deployed with afternoon. – Jan. 9, 1991 Operation Desert Shield.

Also being sworn in are Bush wants full Bob Kustra as lieutensupport of Congress ant governor, Roland • President would like Burris as attorney genSaddam to see unity eral, George Ryan as The Associated Press secretary of state, Dawn WASHINGTON – Presi- Clark Netsch as compdent Bush is warning troller, Patrick Quinn that it will “only encour- as treasurer, and Gloria age Iraqi intransigence” Jackson Bacon, Susan L. if Congress fails to Gravenhorst and Thomendorse the use of force as Lamont as University to drive Iraq’s troops out of Illinois trustees. – Jan. of Kuwait.

12, 1991

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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

WASHINGTON – Resign yourselves. It’s time for POTUS to give the SOTU address. I know. I know.

It seems as though it just happened yesterday. But it has been a year.

This is the constitutionally mandated occasion when the president assesses the condition of the nation for us.

It is sort of like the Oscars: You feel guilty because you don’t really care (you haven’t watched most, if any, of the movies); you know it is a big deal (but it is SO LONG); you know exactly what the formula is; you feel as though you must watch because something might happen.

Obama will be making his last official SOTU speech Tuesday, and you just know he is going to proclaim, “My fellow Americans. The state of the union is strong.”

What else can he say?

“Things are not great; Donald Trump is a menace; Hillary Clinton will probably hang my portrait in the basement; I have no idea how I am going to get through the next 12 months; I have decided to spend the rest of my presidency in Hawaii.”

No way.

The real news, so far, is that South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was picked to rebut the president.

The rebuttal (aka the GOP kick-in-the-shins response to the president) is a relatively new idea, born of cable TV and the idea that it is un-American to listen to the president of the United States without hearing his political opponents deride him for half an hour.

Bobby Jindal, Louisiana’s governor, gave the rebuttal in 2009 but was widely panned for a singsong style and sophomoric ideas. But he couldn’t let it go. Last year Jindal tweeted before Obama spoke, writing, “I’ll save you 45 mins. Obama will decry Republicans, beat up on private business and argue for more ‘free stuff.’ Your welcome.”

BAD GRAMMAR. Bad idea. Jindal ran for president in 2015 but got no traction and pulled out: “Not my time.”

Marco Rubio’s rebuttal was late-night-comics’ fodder for ages after he sidled left to take a drink of water, all but disappearing from the TV screen. He is battling tooth and nail for third place in Iowa and New Hampshire, trying to tamp down ridicule from other candidates about his high-heeled boots.

So there’s a curse in responding to a SOTU. But Nikki Haley! In case

“The theory of freedom of expression involves more than a technique for arriving at better social judgments through democratic procedures. It comprehends a vision of society, a faith and a whole way of life.”

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you haven’t heard, she is going to be the GOP vice presidential candidate. Whoever the GOP presidential candidate is.

Cable news has decreed it because, one, she’s an attractive female; and two, she impressed everyone with her handling of the aftermath of the Charleston church shootings and her decision to remove the Confederate battle flag from statehouse grounds.

Honest! A South Republican Carolina Gov. Nikki did that!

Haley We have She was to watch picked to Obama’s give the GOP address to response to see who from President Obama’s the Cabinet address, is not there. which hasn’t That’s in always case a metegone well for previous or falls on Republicans, the Capitol; according to columnist Ann the adminisMcFeatters. tration must have someone to carry on.

We’ll see Vice President Joe Biden applaud like crazy at Obama’s finely crafted oratory and Democrats pop up like robots to signal their excitement, while House Speaker Paul Ryan, the bearded one, makes disdainful grimaces and Republicans sit on their hands.

THIS YEAR, OBAMA will tout job growth, the expanding economy, shrinking deficits, bustling industry and booming energy production. Again.

He will plead, again, for effective gun control, combatting climate change, restoring the middle class, closing Guantanamo, destroying the Islamic State, bringing civility to politics, paid sick leave and maternity leave, free community college, improving health care and job training for veterans, trade pacts to sell more U.S. goods abroad, more research and development, an overhauled tax code, stronger diplomacy, a renewed commitment to justice and an end to overt racism, and fixing the broken immigration system.

He will ask God to bless this great country we love.

It will be a good, if lengthy, speech. But Obama will step down from the podium as a lame duck, and the endless presidential primary games instantly will begin again.

Don’t forget the popcorn.

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For husband, it’s an affair he can’t forget Dear Abby, Thirty years ago when I was an Army officer, my wife “went crazy.” She had an affair and wound up getting pregnant.

When I got out of the Army, she saw the man one time more before we moved and got pregnant again. We had a child together later.

When I found out my eldest son didn’t have the correct blood type, I confronted her and she admitted it. I then had all my children tested and realized only the last one is mine. I love the other two as well as my son, and I would not destroy his or the other boys’ lives.

My wife and I had counseling and it helped some. The problem is, I

ties. While your faith in women might have been shaken, your life has not been “destroyed.” Feeling as you do, it’s time for you to privately discuss your feelings with another licensed mental health professional. After that, you will be better equipped to rationally decide how to move forward.

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

feel like my life has been destroyed and I don’t know what to do.

– Counseling Helped, But ...

Dear Counseling Helped, I assume you and your wife had joint counseling after you learned about her repeated infideli-

had chosen my niece to be the flower girl the day after she asked Emma.

No one ever mentioned it to us.

It was left to me to tell my daughter, and she was devastated. She still cries about it. I am holding in so much anger and hurt that I have been avoiding the family so there won’t be any fighting close to the “big day.”

Am I wrong to be upset with my sister-in-law and mother-in-law for excluding my little girl and not telling her themselves?

– Miffed in Alabama

Dear Abby, My sister-in-law is getting married soon.

Originally, she asked my 4-year-old daughter, “Emma,” to be her flower girl. Emma was very excited.

A few weeks ago, I asked when my daughter needed to be fitted for her dress. My sister-in-law then informed me they

Dear Miffed, No, you’re not. The way it was handled was extremely insensitive.

Your sister-in-law owes

you an explanation for what happened and your daughter an apology.

Dear Abby, I will be receiving some money from a court settlement soon. Only five friends were true friends and stood by me. They assisted me during the 2 years I was totally destitute. They all know I’m involved in a lawsuit and that I will receive compensation.

My question is, should I tell them how much I’m getting? I don’t like to lie, but the idea of revealing my monetary status makes me uncomfortable. I never promised any of them money, so that’s not an issue. I will cheerfully compensate them all for their loyalty

Sterling Rotary Club, noon, YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Ave., Sterling.

Dixon Noon Lions, noon, private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon. Public welcome.

Sterling Noon Lions, noon-1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Dealing With Grief, noon, Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

American Red Cross blood drive, noon-5 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon. Appointments: 800-7332767.

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth Sy., Fulton.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

Free blood pressure screening, 3:30-5 p.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

Operation Support, 5:30 p.m., Dixon American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St. Overeaters Anonymous, 6 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-379-2293.

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, IL 61021.

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

Franklin Grove Public Library Board, 6:30 p.m., library, 112 S. Elm St., 815456-2823.

Rock River Valley VietNow, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7

p.m., open, Rolling Hills Center, 201 state Route 64, Lanark.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed, step, 304 Seventh Ave. W, Lyndon.

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

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

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

Rock Falls Lodge 936 AF & AM, 7:30 p.m., 117 W. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, Village of Progress, 710 S. 13th St., Oregon.

Al-Anon-Alateen, 8 p.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, home meeting, call 815-2842589.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon. Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Dixon Kiwanis Club meeting, 7 a.m., private dining room, KSB Hospital, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

Rock River Center Board meeting, 7:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Health Department Free blood pressure clinic, 730-8:30 a.m., J.J.’s Restaurant, 337 N. Main Ave., Milledgeville, 815-7724213.

Whiteside County Health Department Free blood pressure clinic, 8:30-9:30 a.m., The Eureka Inn, 110 E. Third St., Prophetstown, 815-772-4213.

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

Henry Pratt Retiree breakfast, 9 a.m., Red Apple, 1130 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure check, 9-10:30 a.m., Polo Senior Center, 101 E. Mason St. Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Blood pressure check, 10-11 a.m., Morningside of Sterling, 2705 Avenue E, 815-564-2145.

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls.

Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Blood pressure check, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2882117.

Mercy Nursing Services Free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave. Blood pressure checks, 11 a.m.-noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

BorgWarner retiree lunch, 11:30 a.m., River’s Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Lunch and Learn, noon, Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

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

Lee County Welfare Council, noon, Mr. Tequila, 844 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

Affliction of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779245-3487. Downstairs, west door.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, Big Book; 7 p.m., open,

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Tuesday, Jan. 12 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

Appointments: 815-284-3371.

Kiwanis Club of Sterling, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Ryberg Auditorium, CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, 815-4994866.

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

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

Gaffey Home Nursing and Hospice blood pressure clinic, 9-11 a.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815626-3467.

Sterling High School Class of ’41 breakfast, 9 a.m., Kopper Kitchen Restaurant, Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-6263164.

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

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

La Leche League, 10 a.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena, Dixon, 815-2883371.

Beading class, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling.

Free blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323253.

Facing the Challenge Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, open; 6 p.m., open, women’s, 90-92 Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

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Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815857-2550.

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

Milledgeville Woman’s Club, 1:30 p.m., Milledgeville library, 18 W. Fifth St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, St. Patrick Community Center, 903 N. Caron Road, Rochelle.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic Violence Program office, 114 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

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

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

Sauk Valley Gold Wing Riders, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting, Rock Falls Candlelight, 2200 First Ave., 815-625-6763.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-2885212.

AMVETS 123, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

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

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

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

Northern Illinois Divers Association, 7:30 p.m., Angelo’s II, 2525 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

Northern Illinois Star Gazers meeting, 7:30 p.m., Room 3G12, biology lab, Sauk Valley Community College, 173 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-288-2852.

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

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

‘Revenant’ earns best film honor The Associated Press

Alejandro Inarritu’s bloody frontier thriller “The Revenant” landed an upset win at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards, taking best film, best director and best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio.

Inarritu added best director, besting the favored Ridley Scott, director of the science-fiction survival tale “The Martian.” That film, however, won best film comedy.

Sylvester Stallone won best supporting actor for the “Rocky” sequelreboot “Creed.” It was his second nomination for the character, having been nominated 29 years ago for “Rocky.”

The first win of the night Sunday was a slight surprise, with Kate Winslet winning best supporting actress for the Aaron Sorkin-penned, box-office dud “Steve Jobs.”

Matt Damon won best actor in a comedy for his performance in Ridley Scott’s nerdy sci-fi hit “The Martian.”

Jon Hamm won his second Globe for the final season of “Mad Men.” Oscar Isaac, a star of the box-office behemoth “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” won best actor in a miniseries for HBO’s “Show Me a Hero.” Best limited series went to “Wolf Hall.” Christian Slater took best supporting actor in a TV series for USA’s “Mr. Robot.”

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Arlo & Janis by Jimmy Johnson Garfield by Jim Davis

Luann by Greg Evans Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

Blondie by Dean Young & John Marshall

Wizard of Id by Brant Parker and Johnny Hart

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

Pickles by Brian Crane Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

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It is much easier on paper

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Beryl Pfizer, a writer and producer, said, “I write down everything I want to remember. That way, instead of spending a lot of time trying to remember what it is I wrote down, I spend the time looking for the paper I wrote it down on.”

I can relate to that.

However, when you are presented with a bridge problem on a piece of paper, it is usually easier to find the right answer than it would have been at the table with no warning bell ringing. That applies to this deal, which occurred during last year’s world championships in Sanya, China.

West opened two diamonds to show a weak two-bid in either major. East

inquired with two no-trump and learned that his partner had a minimum with hearts.

Then East leapt straight into six hearts without even bothering to use Roman Key Card Blackwood.

If you were South, you would have probably started wondering what to lead against six hearts. But not Geir Helgemo, a Norwegian who plays for Monaco. He stopped to analyze the auction. Clearly his partner, Tor Helness, was void in hearts.

Also, East had a void somewhere; otherwise, he would have checked on key cards.

East presumably had a long, solid diamond suit. If so, six hearts was probably making, but six spades would be a cheap sacrifice – and might even be a make.

So Helgemo overcalled six spades. East doubled, of course, and the contract went an unlucky down one; if North had held the club 10, it would have coasted home.

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Sheriff: We won’t stop until we find the killer AMY

CONTINUED FROM A1

The case remains unsolved. Police believe they know some things about the crime – that it wasn’t a random act, and it wasn’t a burglary, even though the killer might have tried to make it look that way. They also believe some people they questioned during their investigation have been untruthful and evasive.

But no one has ever faced charges in connection with Fleming’s murder.

“This is still very much an open case, with new information being found and interviews being conducted,” Lee County Det. Sgt. Shane Miller said.

“Leads still come in, and we compare old and new evidence. New fingerprints are being checked against ones found at the scene. It’s still an ongoing process.”

Lee County Sheriff John Simonton said his office continues searching for Fleming’s killer.

“We are still working on the case and we follow every lead that we possibly can,” Simonton said.

“I will not put this into a cold case file. It will be continuously worked. We will follow up until there’s nothing else to follow. We will pursue this case and bring the killer to justice.”

The murder Fleming, a middle school special education

teacher at Indian Creek School District 425, failed to show up to work on Jan. 11, 1996. Concerned coworkers visited her house.

Claudia Hicks, who worked in the school’s office, was one of the people who found Fleming’s body.

“Part of my job was to assign substitute teachers to fill positions, and I did not receive a call from her that day,” said Hicks, who is now mayor of Shabbona. “When I called her that morning and she didn’t answer, I knew something wasn’t right. ... I never imagined that she would have been murdered.”

Fleming’s body was found in her home at 9:30 a.m., Simonton said. A family member was the last person known to have contact with Fleming, in a phone call about 8:30 p.m. Jan. 10. Fleming was presumably home alone at the time; her husband, Derek Fleming, was at an out-of-state cattle show.

Law enforcement agencies throughout northern Illinois assisted with the case, including officers from Boone, Lee, DeKalb, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago county sheriff’s departments, Illinois State Police and the FBI. More than 500 interviews were conducted. Evidence from Fleming’s case takes up the majority of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department’s major case evi-

From left: Det. Sgt. Shane Miller, Sheriff John Simonton, and Chief Deputy David Glessner, stand with the boxes and binders full of files in the 20-yearold murder case of Amy Todd Fleming.

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dence room.

After Fleming’s death, a $25,000 reward was raised by the community for information leading to the arrest and conviction of her murderer. In 1998, the Amy Todd Fleming Memorial Fund was established by her husband, Derek, and her parents, Stanley Todd and Sue Dalen, using money from the reward. The memorial fund benefits special needs children in the Indian Creek School District. Donations to the fund can be made by calling 815-824-2197.

Still unsolved According to DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott, one aspect that has made the case difficult to solve is that there is no known motive for her murder.

“It might sound cliché, but everybody that knew

her loved her,” Scott said. “She was an excellent school teacher and was a person of strong character. She had no bad habits, connections or characteristics. She was a quality individual loved by all.”

Simonton said investigators believe the person who strangled Fleming attempted to make it look like a burglary, taking a Quasar microwave and a Sharp VCR from the house. Simonton thinks Fleming’s murderer was someone she knew.

Technological advances, including new fingerprint and DNA technology, have assisted the case, but Scott said that what solves cases is good, oldfashioned police work. By now, it’s likely that someone other than the killer has information about Fleming’s murder, he

added.

“It’s hard to believe that the killer has not shared information somehow with someone, somewhere over the years,” he said. “That person is obligated to come forward.

With enough pieces of the puzzle and with verifiable evidence, the killer can be caught.”

What gives the family and law enforcement agencies hope is that last week, evidence led to an arrest in a decades-old homicide case in Lee County. Brothers Terry and Gordon K. Bobell were arrested in December in the 1983 death of Gary D. Dawson.

“Hearing [about] a cold case like that ... gives me hope, and I’m happy to hear that,” Amy’s mother said. “But that’s not our case, that’s not my daughter. They get their

justice, but we are still waiting for ours.”

Closure Lee County Chief Deputy David Glessner was a patrol deputy in charge of the security of the crime scene in 1996. Twenty years later, Glessner is still searching for the killer.

“I think about the case every day,” Glessner said. “The family’s been through so much, they deserve closure. They deserve to find out what happened.”

Dalen said she is thankful for all of the help the police have given over the years, but she is anxiously awaiting the day that her daughter’s murderer is caught.

“I’m frustrated not knowing any more now than I did 20 years ago,” she said. “We have more questions than answers. I want justice, not only for us, but for her. It’s hard to live with this every day.”

Stanley Todd said time has lessened some of his pain, but that he will never forget his daughter.

His advice to parents: Tell your kids you love them and to hug them. Because you never know what can happen.

“I had a dream once, many years ago,” he said.

“I was with Amy on the farm, and she was sitting right there, across from me in our truck. She said to me, ‘Dad, I’m OK.’ That made me sad, but it made me happy. It helped me to know that she’s in a better place.”

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Monday, Jan. 11 Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Quilting, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3251.

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

Euchre lessons and games,

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10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling. Register: 815-6229230 or 828-461-7979.

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

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

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, Jan. 12 Open pool, open cards, open

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

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games, and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Post House Community Center, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-2889236.

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

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

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

Boot Scootin’ Seniors, 9:15 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S.10th St., Oregon, 815-7323252.

Wii Bowling, 10 a.m.; card games, 10 a.m. and noon, Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry

Ave, Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

Community coffee, 10 a.m.

Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Sing-a-long with Margo, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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

Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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December Student of the Month: Olivia Walter O

livia Mae Walter, 17, of Dixon is Newman Central Catholic High School’s December Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Amy Hermes and Aaron Walter and she has four Walter siblings: Christopher, 25, Brittany, 24, Stacia, 19, and Jaron, 1.

Favorite class: English, because I can express my creativity on paper, and it has always been my strong suit in school.

Least-favorite class: Math.

It always has been difficult to me. I just don’t have that “math” thing that other kids have.

Favorite teacher: Andy Accardi, anatomy, athletic training, strength and fitness, driver’s education. Mr. Accardi always can tell when I am in a bad mood and always stops to asks me what’s wrong. This man has helped me tremendously with paying off school tuition, helping me study for a test, or simply letting me vent. I am so lucky to have him as a role model, and am truly blessed to have him in my life.

School activities: Tennis, president of ambassador program, National Honor Society, Kairos leader, student director of the musical, track assistant, and afternoon announcements.

Civic, church, volunteer or other activities: I volunteer with Shooting Stars, Special Olympics, and Granny Rose Animal Shelter. I have also donated more than 44 inches of my hair to make wigs for cancer patients.

Do you have a job? I work at Touch of Thai in Dixon.

What will you do after high school? I plan to get my master’s in clinical psychology and work with young adults at a private facility, or in a hospital setting. I have not decided my school yet, but I plan to go to a school that is far enough away that I can get away, but close enough so I can come home and visit whenever I want and

What is your favorite:

App: iFunny Food: Potatoes (prepared all ways) Game or activity: Cards (Euchre) Actor: Matt Bomer or Johnny Depp Movie: Don’t have a specific one, truthfully I have a list that could go on forever.

TV show: “American Horror Story” or “Chopped” Sports team: Pittsburgh Steelers

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Olivia Mae Walter, 17, of Dixon is Newman Central Catholic High School’s December Student of the Month. She plans to get a master’s in clinical psychology and work with young adults. it won’t be that much of a hassle.

What is something you learned in high school that you think you will never use? Certain long mathematical equations that we were required to memorize.

What kind of music are you listening to? I listen to every kind of music – rap, country, classical, R&B, ’90s, instrumental, remixes, pretty much everything.

Do you have a hobby? I love watching horror movies, and walking.

Is there a celebrity whom you look like? A lot of people tell me I look like Cameron Diaz. My dad doesn’t see it, but I love getting the compliment, because she’s gorgeous.

What’s the one thing in your life you can’t do without?

Creative writing. I love to write what’s on my mind, and it is a way for me to relieve my stress.

What is your advice for surviving high school? Don’t take

what other people say about you personally. High school is all a matter of opinion, and as long as you know what’s true, then that’s all that matters.

The only opinion of yourself that you need to worry about is your own. Once you accept who you are, then life will be a breeze.

What scares you? The unknown; it always has and probably always will.

What’s something about you that nobody knows? I hate hospitals. The smell, the atmosphere, the entire thing just freaks me out. I know it’s a wonderful place, it’s just every time I go, I get queasy.

If you could ask President Obama any question, what would it be? If someone would have come up to you when you were a teenager and told you that you would become president someday, would you have believed them or laughed in their face?

If you could try any job for

a day, what would it be? A special effects makeup artist.

I can’t do makeup to save my life, but transforming a person into a creature with just your pure talent, that would be so cool.

If you could go anywhere in the world for free, where would it be? New Zealand. It is such a gorgeous place, and I have always wanted to go there. I actually used to want to move there when I was older for a while, but I love the snow too much to leave it.

What is the last good book you read? “Stolen” by Lucy Christopher. It’s a true account of a girl who was kidnapped and taken to the Outback and had to survive on her own with her kidnapper. She was conflicted because she started to care for the man who took her, but also knew he was mentally ill. I love true stories, but especially ones having to do with the law. (Murder, kidnappings, and anything having to do with a subject that isn’t quite an

appropriate topic of discussion.)

What is your proudest moment? I am most proud of my academic awards, and the recognition I have received in the past 4 years. I am the first in my family to have straight A’s, to be in National Honor Society, and to be student of the month. It means the world to me to finally see all my hard work pay off, and to realize it all was for something, not nothing.

Who is your role model? My grandma Hermes. She has always been there for me, and has shown me how to become a graceful, intelligent and opinionated young woman.

She has been through so much in life and has managed to still come on top; while being an example of how I should lead a good Catholic life. She is the strongest warrior in my life, and without her I would be lost. I love you, Grandma.

Is there anything else you want people to know about you? I have three nieces and two nephews. And I have an odd talent of being able to spit long distances.

Is there someone you’d like to send a shout out to? To my family, for always being there for me. And to everyone who has supported me in life and has wanted to see me succeed.

I hope I am making all of those people proud.

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Dolphins reel in Gase Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase was hired Saturday as the Dolphins’ ninth coach since 2004, and he’ll try to end the team’s 7-year playoff drought. Miami interviewed six other candidates.

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Monday, January 11, 2016 Numbers game That’s how many consecutive FCS national championships the North Dakota State football team has won after the Bison beat top-seeded Jacksonville State 37-10 on Saturday in Frisco, Texas.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | NEWMAN 56, MERCER COUNTY 51

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Packers unload on Newman has answer for 3-point shot in win over Mercer County Washington Green Bay routs Cousins, Redskins

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ROCK FALLS – The Mercer County shooters might have been in range from the parking lot.

The Golden Eagles made 10 3-pointers against Newman in a Sauk Valley Shootout game at Rock Falls. But the Comets did their homework, didn’t let the perimeter shooting get out of hand, and earned a 56-51 win Saturday.

“We knew 3-point shooting was something they were good at,” Newman’s Eli Leffelman said. “We saw them earlier and saw that they love to shoot the 3, so we went into the game trying to limit their shooters. I thought we did a much better job of doing that in the second half.”

Newman watched Mercer County play at the Erie tournament last month, and got a feel for the Eagles’ offense. The Comets, already a zone defense team, figured it had the system in place to shut down the perimeter, but it was a work in progress once the game began.

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Star of the game: Noah McCarty, Newman, 17 points, 15 rebounds Key performers: John Wilson, Newman, 10 points, 5 assists; Eli Leffelman, 7 points, 8 rebounds; Ty Taylor, Mercer County, 18 points, 3 3s; Up next: Riverdale at Newman, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

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Newman’s John Wilson goes up for a layup Saturday against Mercer County. Wilson scored 10 points, five in the fourth quarter, and the Comets won 56-51.

BOYS BASKETBALL | MILLEDGEVILLE 56, POLO 44

Missiles in zone against rival Polo Milledgeville’s various defensive looks give Marcos problems

BY ADAM FEINER Special to SVM

MILLEDGEVILLE – Milledgeville and Polo reignited a rivalry on Saturday in a game that saw 35 total fouls.

The visiting Marcos dominated the first quarter, only to have the Missiles claw back before breaking the game open late in a 56-44 NUIC East win for Milledgeville.

Despite the absence of senior guard Brad Cavanaugh, the Polo backcourt wreaked havoc early on with a 2-2-1 press, and Tristin Woodin had three steals in the opening quarter. When Polo wasn’t forcing turnovers, its halfcourt offense revolved around a two-man game between Wyatt Patterson and Richie Bartnick. Their highlow game helped Polo jump out to an 18-11 lead.

In the second quarter, however, Milledgeville was able to break the press and took advantage of easy looks in transition. The Missiles used a 12-1 run to grab the lead, taking advantage of a stretch where Polo went cold from the behind the 3-point line. The Missiles forced the Marcos to stay outside with a 1-3-1 zone, and Milledgeville took a 28-27 lead into halftime.

LANDOVER, Md. – For Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the Green Bay Packers’ offense, the first quarter of their playoff game Sunday looked quite similar to the stagnant way their regular season wound down.

Not a lot of progress. Not a lot of points. Not a lot of fun.

Rodgers opened the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Redskins by going 1-for-8, and the Packers’ first four drives went: punt, safety, punt, punt.

They gained all of 11 yards heading into the second period, and they trailed by double digits.

And then, spurred by using the hurry-up approach he loves, Rodgers played like a two-time NFL MVP. Drawing defensive penalties with quick snaps, making adjustments at the line of scrimmage, and running the show the way few QBs can, Rodgers threw for a pair of TDs while Eddie Lacy and James Starks each ran for a score, and Green Bay came back to overwhelm the NFC East champion Redskins 35-18.

“We got the tempo up, and they couldn’t keep up,” said Rodgers, who finished 21-for-36 for 210 yards and no turnovers. “We became a snowball, kind of going downhill, and it was tough for us to stop.”

That was missing while the Packers were losing their final two games and six of their last 10 after a 6-0 start, letting the NFC North title slip away. And it was missing early Sunday, when Washington grabbed an 11-0 lead.

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Star of the game: Cade Schave, Milledgeville, 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists Key performers: Harrison Schmidt, Milledgeville, 12 points; Kyle Ottens, Milledgeville, 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Wyatt Patterson, Polo, 9 points Up next: Aquin at M’ville, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Polo at Indian Creek, 7 p.m. Tuesday

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Milledgeville’s Cade Schave (right) shoots over Polo forward Wyatt Patterson during Saturday’s NUIC East game in Milledgeville. The Missiles won 56-44.

Packers linebacker Nick Perry (53) celebrates his sack of Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins during their NFL wild-card game in Landover, Md. on Sunday.

The Packers won 35-18.

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Mr. 500 Alex Ovechkin Capitals captain scored his 500th career goal Sunday in a win over Ottawa. The Russian winger is the fifthfastest player to 500 goals.

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Nets fire coach Hollins The Brooklyn Nets fired coach Lionel Hollins and reassigned general manager Billy King on Sunday in the midst of their worst season since moving from New Jersey.

The Nets said assistant Tony Brown will serve as the interim head coach, and the GM position will remain open until a replacement is hired.

The Nets have lost four in a row overall and nine straight at home, where attendance has dwindled at the $1 billion Barclays Center. The Nets had made the playoffs every year since relocating for the 2012-13 season, but they are 10-27, better only than the league-worst Philadelphia 76ers.

King had been GM since 2010, orchestrating a number of high-profile moves that led to just one playoff series victory. Hollins was in his second season as coach.

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Chiefs’ Maclin has sprained ankle During the third quarter of the Chiefs’ 30-0 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday, leading receiver Jeremy Maclin left the game after coming down awkwardly on his right knee. Afterward, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that early indications were that Maclin had a knee strain.

On Sunday, the Chiefs announced that an MRI revealed that Maclin had a sprained ankle, instead.

Bears eligible for HBO’s Hark Knocks With the regular season concluded, we have some clarity on the NFL teams eligible to be drafted for the 2016 edition of Hard Knocks. They include: Buffalo, Chicago, Jacksonville, Oakland, New Orleans, St. Louis and San Diego.

Teams are exempt from Hard Knocks when they make the playoffs within the past two seasons, have appeared on the series in the past 10 years, or hire a new head coach.

Eagles to interview Coughlin Tom Coughlin isn’t ready to fade into retirement.

Two people familiar with the team’s plans say the Philadelphia Eagles will interview Coughlin for their coaching vacancy on Monday.

Coughlin is a two-time Super Bowl champion who stepped down last week after 12 seasons with the New York Giants. He previously coached Jacksonville from 1995-2002.

The Eagles have interviewed five candidates since firing Chip Kelly on Dec. 29.

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WRESTLING | PRINCETON INVITATIONAL

Morrison tops locals at PIT Wolber runner-up, Sperling third for Dukes; Rockets’ Ager third

By SVM Sports Staff

PRINCETON – A foursome of area wrestling teams had the opportunity to see how they stood up against the state’s best on Saturday at the 53rd annual Lyle King Princeton invitational.

Morrison had the top team showing with 102 points, good for 10th place in a 33-team field.

Dixon (95) was 11th, Rock Falls (81.5) was 14th, and Newman (53.5) wound up 23rd.

The Mustangs had a trio of 5thplace finishers in Augustus Linke (106 pounds), Joe Eads (132) and Dylan Keller (152).

Dixon’s Andrew Wolber was a runner-up at 182 pounds. He received an injury default in the semifinals, then was pinned in 2 minutes, 47 seconds by Byron’s Jacob Elsbury in the finals.

Connor Sperling (220) lost a 4-1 semifinal bout to eventual champion Maverick McPeek of Dakota in the semifinals, but rebounded with a pair of wins to snag third place.

Also for the Dukes, Ryan Troutman was fifth at 285 pounds.

For Rock Falls, Niles Ager placed third at 182 pounds, and nearly earned a spot in the title bout.

In the semifinals against Byron’s Elsbury, a takedown and three back points at the end of the sec-

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• Prophetstown at Bureau Valley • Sherrard at Amboy • Morrison at Rockridge • Fulton at Morrison • Pecatonica at Polo Wrestling 5:30 p.m.

• AFC, St. Bede at Mendota

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Morrison’s Dylan Keller (bottom) wrestles Wilmington’s Nick Pretto in the semifinals of the 152-pound weight class at the Princeton tournament. Pretto won by pin in 2 minutes, 40 seconds. ond period put Ager ahead 7-6.

Elsbury escaped 38 seconds into the third period to tie the match, then went ahead 9-7 with a takedown with 1:15 on the clock. Elsbury went on to an 11-8 win.

At 220 pounds, Francisco Arellano placed fourth.

Newman had a pair of fourth-

place finishers in Hunter Webb (132) and Cael Sanders (138).

Three-time defending Class 1A state champion Dakota won the team title with 186 points, 16 more than runner-up Coal City.

Vandalia (148), Byron (137) and Mercer County (130) rounded out the top five.

Vikings kicker goes from hero to goat with 27-yard miss

BY JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer

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Vikings kicker Blair Walsh (3) reacts after missing a field goal late in the fourth quarter in an NFL wild-card game against Seattle on Sunday in Minneapolis. The Seahawks won 10-9. in the first three quarters and lined up for what coach Mike Zimmer called a “chip shot” to send the Vikings to

the next round and eliminate the two-time defending NFC champions.

With Seahawks corner-

back Richard Sherman breathing down their necks, Locke put the ball down with the laces facing toward Walsh, and the kicker pulled it well left.

Surrounded by reporters in the locker room, Walsh refused to put the blame on Locke or long snapper Kevin McDermott.

“It’s my fault,” Walsh said. “I don’t care if you give me a watermelon hold, I should be able to kick that through. I know Jeff did his job and Kevin did his job. I’m the only one who didn’t do my job. That’s on me.”

Locke said he didn’t feel comfortable enough to spin what was a very slick ball on such a cold day.

“Having the laces out is going to give you better ball contact hitting the leather,” Locke said.

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“I talked a lot the last couple weeks about being able to turn it on, and a lot of you probably thought that was lip service,” Rodgers told reporters. “But we just needed a game like this to get our mojo back and get our confidence going. I said this week that it just takes one. It just takes one performance to get us going back in the right direction and believing that we can make a run.”

Green Bay (11-6) will play at the No. 2 seed Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. It’s a rematch of a Week 16 game that Arizona dominated 38-8.

“The main thing is everybody just needs to realize the taste they had in their mouth last

Saturday’s wild-card roundup Steelers 18, Bengals 16: Chris Boswell kicked a 35-yard field goal with 14 seconds remaining as the Steelers somehow pulled out a victory in the AFC wild-card game in Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh moved into field goal position after a pair of 15-yard penalties on the Bengals, one on linebacker Vontaze Burfict and another on Adam Jones after Burfict hit a defenseless Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown.

Chiefs 30, Texans 0: Knile Davis had a 106-yard kickoff return and the Kansas City defense forced five turnovers to cruise to their first playoff win since 1994, a wild-card victory over the Texans in Houston.

The defense took over after that, harassing Brian Hoyer into a fumble and three of his career-high four interceptions before halftime. time,” Packers receiver James Jones said.

In the other NFC game next weekend, the No. 1 seed Carolina Panthers will host the wild-card Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

With the Packers and Seahawks joining the AFC’s Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City

• Sauk Valley at Highland Women’s basketball 5 p.m.

• Sauk Valley at Highland Boys basketball 6 p.m.

• Faith Christian at Rivermont 7 p.m.

• Freeport at Sterling • Amboy at Hinckley-Big Rock • Polo at Indian Creek 7:15 p.m.

• Rockford Lutheran at Dixon • Rock Falls at Mendota

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NFL | SEAHAWKS 10, VIKINGS 9

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Vikings have a long list of agonizing playoff defeats.

So it seems only fitting that their latest was ripped straight from the plot of “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.”

Kicker Blair Walsh shanked a 27-yard field goal in the closing seconds after holder Jeff Locke couldn’t spin the ball to get the laces out, handing the Seattle Seahawks a 10-9 victory on Sunday in their wild-card playoff round game.

Walsh was the only offense for the Vikings all afternoon at frigid TCF Bank Stadium, where a minus-6 degrees temperature made it the third-coldest NFL game on record.

He hit three field goals from 22, 43 and 47 yards

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Chiefs, it’s the first time road teams went 4-0 in the wild-card round under the current NFL playoff format, which started in 1990.

Washington (9-8) had won four games in a row, but its season ends without a single victory over a team that finished with a winning record.

“I mean, it’s a little sick feeling any time you lose a game at the end of the year, no matter when it is,” Washington’s Jay Gruden said after his first playoff game as an NFL head coach.

“The opportunities we had out there today – it makes you ill.”

His quarterback, Kirk Cousins, made his first playoff start after a breakthrough season and was 29-for-46 for 329 yards. He threw for one touchdown, ran for another, lost one fumble and was sacked six times.

Rodgers spoke about his team staying confident despite being down 11-0. Asked where that self-belief came from, Rodgers replied: “’Cause we’ve been there, done that.”

Sure have – unlike the Redskins, last-place finishers six of the past eight seasons.

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• Riverdale at Newman • Princeton at Bureau Valley • Erie at Kewanee • Orion at Morrison • Hall at Prophetstown • AFC at Forreston • Eastland at Pearl City • Aquin at Milledgeville Girls basketball 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Eastland 7:30 p.m.

• West Carroll at Warren Boys bowling 4 p.m.

• Dixon at Hall Girls bowling 3:45 p.m.

• Byron at Oregon 4 p.m.

• Mendota at Dixon Boys swimming 4:30 p.m.

• Rockford Christian at Sterling Wrestling 5:30 p.m.

• Rock Falls, Dakota at Byron • Newman, Mendota at Oregon 6 p.m.

• Alleman at Fulton • West Carroll, Polo at Durand

On the tube TV listings College football 7:30 p.m.

• College Football Playoff, championship, Alabama vs. Clemson, at Glendale, Ariz., ESPN (also on ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Classic and SEC Network)

Men’s basketball 6:30 p.m.

• Bucknell at Lehigh, CBS Sports

NBA 7 p.m.

• Wizards at Bulls, CSN

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SATURDAY’S SCOREBOARD Men’s basketball Saturday’s result at Sauk Valley Community College

SAUK VALLEY 76, MALCOLM X 71 MALCOLM X Ellis 5 5-10 15, Whittle 4 2-4 10, Rencher 1 0-0 2, Pride 7 3-3 17, Wright 2 0-0 4, James-Core 4 5-6 13, Dorsey 1 0-0 2, Pleasent 1 6-6 8. Totals: 25 21-29 71.

SAUK VALLEY (14-3) Chris Ellis 0 0-0 0, A.J. Sharp 0 0-0 0, Montel Brown 4 0-0 8, Devin Johnson 2 0-1 4, Isaiah Box 10 5-7 28, laron Carr 0 0-0 0, Cean Chislom 8 6-9 22, Austen Lee 0 0-0 0, Garrett Duffin 0 0-0 0, Lamar Upshaw 1 0-0 2, Malcolm Mabry 4 4-4 12.

Totals: 29 15-21 76.

Halftime – SVCC 40, Malcolm X 71. 3s – Malcolm X 0, SVCC 3 (Box 3).

MARIAN Moscinski 6 1-4 16, Kaufmann 3 1-2 8, Horney 2 0-0 4, Ohlrich 6 1-2 13, Pischke 6 9-14 21, X.Awe 0 2-2 2, W.Awe 0 0-0 0, Schneider 0 0-0 0, Menner 0 2-2 2, Miguel 0 0-0 0, Limbaugh 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 16-26 66.

ROCK FALLS (3-11) Connor Murphy 0 0-0 0, Dylan Leaf 1 3-4 6, Jonathan Ross 1 0-0 3, Isaiah Harris 1 0-2 2, Logan Pillars 5 4-4 16, Noah Junis 3 0-0 9, Cade Nailor 1 0-1 2, Austin Meiners 0 0-0 0, Michael Berentes 9 5-11 23, Zach Wildman 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 12-22 61.

Marian 17 26 13 10 — 66 Rock Falls 5 22 13 21 — 61 3s – Marian 4 (Moscinski 3, Kaufmann), Rock Falls 7 (Junis 3, Pillars 2, Ross, Leaf).

ERIE 54, ANNAWAN 45

Saturday’s result at SVCC

MALCOLM X 60, SAUK VALLEY 58 MALCOLM X Rodriguez 3 3-3 9, Saunders 4 5-10 14, Cruz 5 4-4 14, Johnson 2 0-0 6, Davis 6 1-6 13, Rivers 2 0-0 4. Totals: 22 13-23 60.

SAUK VALLEY (4-10) Jazmine Kirksey 1 0-0 3, Carolynn Hammelman 2 0-0 5, Kayleen Terrock 4 13-14 21, Bailey Schrader 1 1-2 3, Morgan Shank 3 1-1 9, Brooke Williams 2 0-0 4, Tressa Schuler 1 3-4 5, Morgan Dean 4 0-2 8.

Totals: 18 18-23 58.

Halftime – Tied 23. 3s – Malcolm X 3 (Johnson 2, Saunders), Sauk Valley 4 (Shank 2, Kirksey, Hammelman).

Boys basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

All LaSalle-Peru 2-0 10-0 Sterling 2-2 8-4 Ottawa 2-2 10-4 Geneseo 1-2 6-7 Rochelle 0-4 3-8 Saturday’s results • Sycamore 60, Ottawa 55 • DeKalb 55, Sterling 41 • Morris 60, Rochelle 49 Tuesday’s games • Freeport at Sterling, 7 p.m.

• LaSalle-Peru at Streator, 7:30 p.m.

BNC West Conf.

All Dixon 4-0 10-2 Winnebago 3-0 13-1 Rockford Lutheran 3-1 7-4 Byron 1-2 5-7 Rock Falls 1-2 3-11 Mendota 1-2 10-7 Oregon 1-3 11-6 Stillman Valley 0-4 7-8 Saturday’s results • Mendota 61, Stillman Valley 55 • Lutheran 79, Oregon 58 Sauk Valley Bank Shootout • Winnebago 55, Providence-St. Mel 50 • Woodstock Marian 66, Rock Falls 61 Tuesday’s games • Lutheran at Dixon, 7:15 p.m.

• Stillman Valley at Winnebago, 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Mendota, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s game • Oregon at Byron, 7:15 p.m.

Three Rivers Conf.

All Newman 3-0 14-2 Princeton 4-1 11-5 St. Bede 4-1 10-4 Erie 3-1 11-6 Kewanee 3-1 9-7 Orion 2-1 10-5 Morrison 3-2 7-8 Hall 2-2 10-7 Rockridge 3-2 12-4 Sherrard 1-2 5-8 Fulton 1-3 8-11 Prophetstown 1-3 6-9 Riverdale 1-3 7-9 Bureau Valley 0-4 3-14 Amboy 0-5 2-12 Saturday’s results • Alleman 61, Bureau Valley 50 • Erie 54, Alleman 45 • Kewanee 77, Morrison 42 Sauk Valley Bank Shootout • Newman 56, Mercer County 51 Today’s game • Riverdale at AlWood, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s games • Amboy at Hinckley-Big Rock, 7 p.m.

• Erie at Kewanee, 7:30 p.m.

• Hall at Prophetstown, 7:30 p.m.

• Orion at Morrison, 7:30 p.m.

• Princeton at Bureau Valley, 7:30 p.m.

• Riverdale at Newman, 7:30 p.m.

• Sherrard at St. Bede, 7:30 p.m.

NUIC East Conf.

AFC 4-1 Aquin 4-0 Milledgeville 4-1 Polo 2-2 Forreston 2-1 South Beloit 2-2 Dakota 2-3 Durand 0-3 Orangeville 0-3 Pecatonica 0-5 Saturday’s results • Dakota 57, Durand 52 • Aquin 69, AFC 58 • Milledgeville 56, Polo 44 • South Beloit 41, Pecatonica 33 Tuesday’s games • AFC at Forreston, 7:30 p.m.

• Polo at Indian Creek, 7 p.m.

• Dakota at Orangeville, 7:30 p.m.

• Durand at Pecatonica, 7:30 p.m.

at Tabor Gym, Rock Falls

MARIAN CENTRAL CATHOLIC 66, ROCK FALLS 61

at Erie

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All 10-5 9-3 10-5 11-6 4-9 5-8 3-8 0-8 1-12 3-9

Sauk Valley Bank Shootout at Tabor Gym, Rock Falls Saturday’s varsity games • Boys, Newman 56, Mercer County 51 • Girls, Rock Falls 67, Aurora East 56 • Boys, Winnebago 55, Providence St. Mel 50 • Boys, Dunlap vs. Kaneland, canceled • Boys, Woodstock Marian 66, Rock Falls 61 Saturday’s box scores Sauk Valley Shootout at Rock Falls

NEWMAN 56, MERCER COUNTY 51 NEWMAN (14-2) Ethan Nash 2-5 0-0 4, Clay Jungerman 1-6 0-0 2, Kyle Schmitt 0-1 0-0 0, Eli Leffelman 2-8 3-4 7, Brady Osborne 2-7 0-0 6, John Wilson 3-8 4-5 10, Travis Williams 3-8 2-4 8, Noah McCarty 8-19 1-2 17. Totals: 22-64 10-15 56.

MERCER COUNTY Spencer Wood 3 4-4 12, Ben Nichols 2 3-4 9, Ty Taylor 7 1-2 18, Quinton King 3 1-2 9, Connor Sharp 1 0-0 3. Totals: 16 9-12 51.

Newman 10 14 12 20 — 56 Mercer County 9 9 23 10 — 51 3s – Newman 2 (Osborne 2), Mercer County 10 (Taylor 3, Wood 2, Nichols 2, King 2, Sharp). at DeKalb

DEKALB 55, STERLING 41 STERLING (8-4) Juan Gomez 3 0-0 7, Jordan Asbury 1 0-0 2, Myles Williams 0 0-0 0, Micah Kendrick 0 0-0 0, Reid Blackburn 2 0-0 4, Dimitric Young 0 0-0 0, Ryan Blackburn 0 0-0 0, Ethan Sanford 1 0-0 2, Jacob Martinez 0 2-2 2, Garret Winfield 1 0-0 2, Zach Springman 6 0-1 13, Sterling Thornton 4 0-0 9, Trevor King 0 0-0 0, Tyler Willman 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 18 2-3 41.

DEKALB Sauser 1 1-2 3, Dahlberg 0 0-0 0, Valin 0 0-0 0, Newman 0 0-0 0, Tucker 3 0-0 6, Pollack 5 0-0 13, Godim 0 1-2 1, Isham 1 2-2 4, Kunz 0 0-0 0, Blalock 0 0-0 0, Davis 9 4-6 22, Mitchell 1 0-0 2, Snow 2 0-0 4.

Totals: 22 7-12 55.

Sterling 16 5 8 12 — 41 DeKalb 15 15 13 12 — 55 3s – Sterling 3 (Gomez, Springman, Thornton), DeKalb 3 (Pollack 3).

ANNAWAN Matney 0 0-2 0, Coppejans 3 1-2 7, Addis 3 2-2 8, Lucas 0 0-1 0, Ast 4 3-4 12, Buresh 1 0-2 2, Landwehr 5 6-9 16.

Totals: 16 12-22 45.

ERIE (11-6) Bransen Rosenow 4 6-6 16, Cody Weimer 2 2-6 6, Kale Orman 1 0-0 2, Jordan Chandler 1 2-2 4, Josh Lohman 2 8-10 12, Justice Cole 5 1-4 14. Totals: 15 19-28 54.

Annawan 9 11 9 16 — 45 Erie 9 17 9 19 — 54 3s – Annawan 1 (Ast), Erie 5 (Cole 3, Rosenow 2) at Manlius

ALLEMAN 61, BUREAU VALLEY 50 ALLEMAN (6-10) Morrow 2 0-0 5, Malcolm 2 0-1 4, Hodge 8 2-2 19, O’Keeffe 0 0-0 0, Schmitt 0 0-0 0, Sheldon 3 2-2 8, Mihm 6 1-2 13, Graves 2 1-1 5, Richmiller 0 0-0 0, Buskirk 1 5-8 7, Eder 0 0-0 0, Dodson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 24 11-17 61.

BUREAU VALLEY (3-14) Yulian Osorio 0 0-0 0, Nte Paup 4 1-2 9, Spencer Marquez 0 0-0 0, Corbin Endress 6 3-5 16, Barnett 0 0-0 0, Trey Dale 6 3-8 16, Hunter Sebby 1 0-0 2, Petros 0 0-0 0, Jay Edlefson 2 1-2 7, Matt Paup 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 19 8-18 50.

Alleman 18 12 18 13 — 61 Bureau Valley 9 10 11 20 — 50 3s – Alleman 2 (Morrow, Hodge), Bureau Valley 4 (Edlefson 2, Endress, Dale). at Kewanee

KEWANEE 77, MORRISON 42 MORRISON (7-8, 3-2 Three Rivers) Joey Brackemyer 1 2-2 4, Noah Hogue 7 0-0 14, Kyle Treadway 1 0-0 2, Ryan VanZuiden 1 0-0 2, Britt Ottens 1 0-0 3, Mason Muur 0 0-2 0, Nick Klimson 1 0-0 2, Ben Brackemyer 3 0-0 6, Bryce Smith 2 2-3 6, Seth Peterson 1 0-0 2, Grant Abell 0 1-2 1.

Totals: 18 5-9 42.

KEWANEE (9-7, 3-1) Arzola 6 2-2 17, Contreras 5 2-2 13, Sheets 0 0-0 0, Vickrey 2 0-0 5, Younglove 1 0-0 3, Nolan 2 0-0 4, Hanson 0 0-0 0, Johnson 1 0-0 2, Damas 3 0-0 6, Oliver 7 8-10 25, Prescott 1 0-0 2, Garcia 0 0-0 0, Hernandez 0 0-0 0. Totals: 28 12-14 77.

Morrison 2 10 13 17 — 42 Kewanee 11 23 18 25 — 77 3s – Morrison 1 (Ottens), Kewanee 9 (Arzola 3, Oliver 3, Contreras, Vickrey, Younglove). at Milledgeville

MILLEDGEVILLE 56, POLO 44 POLO (11-6, 2-2 NUIC East) Tristin Woodin 2 1-2 6, Trevin Woodin 1 0-2 2, Brody Grobe 2 2-4 6, Brooks Grobe 1 0-0 2, Richie Bartnick 4 1-1 9, Peyton Glawe 3 1-2 8, Wyatt Patterson 3 3-4 9.

Totals: 17 8-15 44.

MILLEDGEVILLE (10-5, 4-1) Brett LaCroix 2 2-2 7, Troy Litwiller 1 0-0 3, Harrison Schmidt 3 2-4 12, Payton Harris 1 1-2 4, Cade Schave 6 2-2 15, Jeremy Bibler 2 0-0 5, Kyle Ottens 5 0-1 10.

Totals: 20 8-13 56.

Polo 18 9 4 13 — 44 Milledgeville 11 17 12 16 — 56 3s – Polo 2 (Tri. Woodin, Glawe), Milledgeville 8 (Schmidt 3, LaCroix, Litwiller, Harris, Schave, Bibler). at Lanark

EASTLAND 53, LENA-WINSLOW 47 LENA-WINSLOW Chenong 0 3-4 3, Robinson 9 5-8 24, Lawfer 1 1-2 3, Chumbler 1 0-0 2, Lingle 0 2-4 2, Bayer 0 0-2 0, Knoup 2 1-2 5, Simpson 1 0-0 2, Packard 2 2-2 6. Totals: 16 14-24 47.

EASTLAND Tyler Dambman 0 0-0 0, Conner DeGroot 4 4-5 12, Zach Randecker 3 3-4 10, Brighton Haverland 5 7-10 17, Blake Janssen 1 2-2 4, Kaden Henze 0 0-0 0, Ethan Christians 4 1-1 10, Reid Janssen 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 17-22 53.

Lena-Winslow 8 7 12 20 — 47 Eastland 9 7 17 20 — 53 3s – Lena-Winslow 1 (Robinson), Eastland 2 (Randecker, Christians). at Ashton

AQUIN 69, AFC 58 AQUIN (9-3, 4-0 NUIC East) Budenz 0 0-0 0, S.Diemer 0 0-0 0, P.Gustafson 4 1-2 9, J.Gustafson 1 0-0 2, Yeager 7 1-3 17, Cummins 4 0-0 8, J.Diemer 1 9-11 11, Euell 1 0-0 2, Stovall 6 0-2 12, Kruse 0 0-0 0, Rinehart 3 2-2 8.

Totals: 27 13-20 69.

AFC (10-5, 4-1) Levi Meurer 0 0-0 0, Kaywan Palmer 6 2-3 18, David Zinke 1 0-0 2, Jacob Hilliker 5 1-3 11, Adam Mairs 3 4-4 10, Garrett Sanford 0 0-0 0, Jamey Talley 2 0-0 6, Adam Hart 1 0-0 2, Stephen Brooke 2 0-0 5, Joe Uphoff 2 0-0 4, Ryan Rod 0 0-0 0. Totals: 22 7-10 58.

Aquin 17 14 21 17 — 69 AFC 25 7 7 19 — 58 3s – Aquin 2 (Yeager 2), AFC 7 (Palmer 4, Talley 2, Brooke).

Girls basketball NIB-12 West

Conf.

Sterling 4-0 LaSalle-Peru 2-1 Rochelle 1-6 Geneseo 1-3 Ottawa 0-6 Saturday’s results • Sycamore 60, Ottawa 28 • Kaneland 60, LaSalle-Peru 37 • Morris 33, Rochelle 31 • Harlem 52, Sterling 45 Today’s game • Streator at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Tuesday’s game • Stillman Valley at Rochelle, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s game • Sterling at LaSalle-Peru, 7 p.m.

All 10-10 7-5 2-10 7-12 3-11

Conf.

All Rockford Lutheran 6-0 13-0 Byron 5-1 14-2 Stillman Valley 4-2 11-6 Winnebago 3-3 8-6 Dixon 2-3 10-8 Rock Falls 2-3 9-8 Oregon 1-5 5-14 Mendota 0-6 2-12 Saturday’s results • Rock Falls 67, Aurora East 56 • Eastland 53, Oregon 37 • Dixon 45, Earlville 22 • Erie 63, Winnebago 35 • Prophetstown 47, Winnebago 42 Chicagoland Showcase • Lutheran 65, Joliet Catholic 63 Today’s game • Byron at Winnebago, 7 p.m.

Tuesday’s games • Mendota at Lutheran, 7:15 p.m.

• Rock Falls at Eastland, 7:15 p.m.

• Stillman Valley at Rochelle, 7:15 p.m.

• Winnebago at South Beloit, 7:15 p.m.

Three Rivers Conf.

7-0 6-1 6-1 4-1 4-3 4-3

Morrison St. Bede Fulton Prophetstown Newman Rockridge Riverdale Princeton Orion

4-4 3-3 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 1-5 1-5 0-6

8-8 8-8 6-6 5-12 6-9 6-12 2-9 7-8 0-14

Saturday’s results • Erie 42, Lena-Winslow 30 • Erie 63, Winnebago 35 • Prophetstown 58, Winnebago 50 • Lena-Winslow 47, Prophetstown 42 Today’s games • Fulton at Newman, 7:30 p.m.

• Morrison at Rockridge, 7:30 p.m.

• Orion at Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Prophetstown at Bureau Valley, 7:30 p.m.

• Riverdale at Princeton, 7:30 p.m.

• Sherrard at Amboy, 7:30 p.m.

• St. Bede at Kewanee, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games • AFC at Amboy, 7:30 p.m.

• Ottawa Marquette at St. Bede, 7:30 p.m.

NUIC East AFC Milledgeville Durand Aquin Pecatonica Forreston Dakota Polo Orangeville South Beloit

Conf.

7-0 4-2 5-2 3-3 3-2 3-2 3-5 1-4 1-4 0-6

All 14-1 8-8 7-5 11-9 5-5 9-4 7-9 2-11 1-10 0-6

Saturday’s result • Galena 55, Pecatonica 36 Today’s games • Pecatonica at Polo, 7:30 p.m.

• Pearl City at Dakota, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s games • Forreston at RR/SM, 7:30 p.m.

• Durand at Juda, Wis., 7:30 p.m.

• Dakota at Lena-Winslow, 7:30 p.m.

• Winnebago at South Beloit, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s game • AFC at Amboy, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s box scores at Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS 67, EAST AURORA 56 EAST AURORA Hdosen 3 0-3 6, Esparza 5 1-3 15, Salazar 2 0-0 4, Villezekas 5 3-8 14, Adekoa 0 0-0 0, Wiggins 6 0-1 15, Dean 1 0-0 2, Bee 0 0-0 0, Henry 0 0-0 0. Totals: 22 4-15 56.

ROCK FALLS (9-8) Bailey Bickett 3 1-4 7, Abbee Sigel 11 6-6 31, Olivia Babcock 4 5-6 13, Emily Sauer 1 0-2 2, Sydnie Nailor 0 1-3 1, Jordan Clevenger 1 3-3 5, Liz Lego 3 1-3 7, Alex Romo 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 18-29 67.

East Aurora 17 8 13 18 — 56 Rock Falls 23 12 12 20 — 67 3s – East Aurora 8 (Esparza 4, Wiggins 3, Villezekas), Rock Falls 3 (Sigel 3). at Machesney Park

HARLEM 52, STERLING 45 STERLING (10-10) Erin Stroup 1 0-0 3, Jamy Trancoso 0 0-0 0, Josi Borum 2 0-0 4, Jay Borum2 8-9 13, Tobi Garcia 2 0-0 4, Mackenzie Garza 0 0-0 0, Mackenzie Barnhart 0 0-0 0, Katelyn Everett 0 2-2 2, Cheyenne Harrington 0 0-0 0, Mya Pearson 4 3-4 11, Rashel Robinson 1 2-4 4, Miranda Williams 2 0-0 4. Totals: 14 15-19 45.

HARLEM Dahle 3 7-9 13, Vincencio 1 1-2 3, Gallisath 1 1-2 3, Schmelzer 9 3-3 24, Hernandez 0 0-0 0, Logan 3 3-4 9, Daily 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 17 15-20 52.

Sterling 11 8 13 13 — 45 Harlem 14 10 13 15 — 52 3s – Sterling 2 (Stroup, Jay Borum), Harlem 3 (Schmelzer 3). at Mount Morris

EASTLAND 53, OREGON 37 EASTLAND RaeAnna Stover 3 5-6 11, Bobbie Polizzi 2 0-0 4, Abbi Hake 0 0-0 0, Anna Kuper 0 0-0 0, Nia Blackmore 0 0-0 0, Hannah Kempel 1 0-0 2, Bubby Doubler 7 1-2 18, Drew Preston 2 0-1 4, Karolin Thomas 0 0-0 0, Destiny Swalve 0 1-2 1, Katie Krogman 1 1-2 3, Makenzie Fink 4 2-6 10.

Totals: 20 10-19 53.

OREGON (5-14) Ally Bartling 2 0-0 4, Anni Wilson 3 4-6 10, Naia Cisneros 1 0-0 2, Hannah Wolber 0 0-0 0, Abby Newman 2 4-4 8, Alli Henson 0 2-2 2, Emily Perkins 1 2-4 4, Allyse Ketter 1 0-0 2, Bailey Montavon 0 0-2 0, Isabella Holley 0 0-0 0, Chelsea Sansone 2 0-0 5.

Totals: 12 12-18 37.

Eastland 16 15 14 8 — 53 Oregon 6 11 8 12 — 37 3s – Eastland 3 (Doubler 3), Oregon 1 (Sansone). at Earlville

DIXON 45, EARLVILLE 22 DIXON (10-8) Katie Provo 1 2-2 4, Courtney Rogers 2 0-0 6, Avery Fox 0 0-0 0, Emily Lynch 0 0-0 0, Ashley Schmall 0 1-2 1, Gretchen Bushman 0 0-0 0, Britney Pitzer 2 0-2 4, Bre Scheidegger 1 0-0 2, Olivia Dennison 0 0-0 0, Kira Goral 1 4-6 6, Tyler Smith 2 0-0 5, Ellie Provo 3 1-1 7, Isabelle Shiaras 5 0-0 10. Totals: 17 8-13 45.

EARLVILLE Meloy 0 0-0 0, Walsh 6 2-3 14, Theurer 0 0-0 0, C.Nelson 0 0-0 0, Collins 0 0-0 0, Bohnstad 1 0-0 2, Eckles 0 4-4 4, Reed 0 0-0 0, Cook 0 2-5 2, Roggypal 0 0-2 0, L.Nelson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 7 8-14 22.

Dixon 13 13 9 10 — 45 Earlville 2 11 7 2 — 22 3s – Dixon 3 (Rogers 2, Smith), Earlville 0.

Lena-Winslow tournament

All 12-6 15-3 15-4 10-3 10-9 14-4

Sterling stuck in rut Warriors drop fourth straight; Oregon bowling wins

By SVM Sports Staff

Saturday’s stars

The losing streak for the AJ Nordman, Oregon, Sterling boys basketball 1,348 series, 2nd place team reached four games after a 55-41 road loss to Michael Berentes, DeKalb on Saturday.

Rock Falls, 23 points The Golden Warriors Bransen Rosenow, (8-4) were outscored Erie, 16 points 28-13 in the middle two quarters on their way to Winslow. the defeat. Zach Spring- Aquin 69, AFC 58: The man led Sterling with 13 Raiders jumped out to a points.

25-17 lead after the first Marian Central Cath- quarter, but were unable olic 66, Rock Falls to sustain it in a home 61: Michael Berentes loss to the Bulldogs. worked his way inside for Kaywan Palmer led AFC 23 points, but it wasn’t (10-5, 4-1 NUIC East) enough for the Rockets with 18 points, Jacob Hilto prevent a loss to the liker had 11, and Adam Hurricanes at the Rock Mairs added 10.

Falls Shootout.

Isaiah Yeager topped Also for the Rockets Aquin (9-3, 4-0) with 17 (3-11), Logan Pillars points, Micah Stovall had scored 16 points, and 12, and Jonah Diemer Noah Junis added nine. added 11.

Adam Pischke topped Stockton 54, West CarMarian with 21 points. roll 45: Matt McGinniss R o c k f o r d L u t h e r a n pumped in 24 points for 79, Oregon 58: Trevor the Thunder (2-13) in a Ottens scored 19 points road loss to the Blackfor the Hawks in a loss to hawks. the Crusaders in Rock- Alleman 61, Bureau ford.

Valley 50: Trey Dale and Also for Oregon (11- Corbin Endress each 6, 1-3 Big Northern scored 16 points for the West), Carson Buck Storm (3-14) in a home had 14 points, and Arne loss to the Pioneers.

Wendler added 13.

Kenny Strawbridge Bowling tossed in 28 points for Oregon wins NIBC tourLutheran, and Luke nament: The Hawks won Harper added 11. the six-team NIBC tourKewanee 77, Morrison nament title at Town & 42: The Mustangs were Country Lanes in Mount outscored 11-2 in the Morris by nearly 300 first quarter and never pins. caught up in a road loss Oregon recorded a pinto the Boilermakers. fall of 6,324, ahead of Noah Hogue paced second-place Rockford Morrison (7-8, 3-2 Three Christian’s 6,088. Dixon Rivers) with 14 points. was fourth with 5,355.

For Kewanee (9-7, 3-1), Oregon’s AJ Nordman Donovan Oliver had 25 finished second with a points, Tanner Arzola six-game series of 1,348, had 17, and Juan Contre- including a high game ras added 11. of 246. Teammate Derek Erie 54, Annawan 45: Poole was third with a Bransen Rosenow and 1,337 series, while Jacob Justice Cole combined Coleman (1,228) and Joe for 30 points and five Miranda (1,221) also fin3-pointers, leading the ished in the top 10.

Cardinals to a home Dixon was led by Jarod nonconference win.

White’s 1,174 series, folRosenow scored a lowed by Brandon Hamteam-high 16 points, burg (1,157). Daniel Potwhile Cole added 14 and torff also added a 1,114 three 3s. Also for Erie series.

(11-6), Josh Lohman fin- Rockford Christian’s Ethan Brander won the ished with 12 points.

Eastland 53, Lena-Win- title with a 1,351 series. slow 47: Brighton Haverland paced a balanced Wrestling attack with 17 points as Panthers 2nd at Polo: the Cougars topped the Led by individual champ Panthers in Lanark.

Garrett Passmore, ErieConner DeGroot had Prophetstown placed 12 points for Eastland, second at the 19-team and Zach Randecker and Polo invitational.

Ethan Christians added Camanche, Iowa won 10 eac. the title with 228 points, Joe Robinson poured in while the Panthers were 24 points to pace Lena- next with 194. Glenbard

North JV (187.5), Oregon (179) and Belvidere North (130) rounded out the top five.

Passmore won his crown at 160 pounds.

Grady Todd (25-1) suffered his first defeat this season to take second at 138, while Kerrick Cameron (132) and Jimmy Biba (195) were each third.

Leading the way for Oregon were individual champs Matthew Stevens (182) and Anthony Marchetti (220). Caleb Mennen (160), John Ghibellini (170) and Matthew Crandall (285) were each runner-ups, while Christopher Alaniz (120) and Chase Clark (126) finished third.

Polo was sixth with 110.5 points. Leading the Marcos were 106-pound champ Noah Paul and 195-pound titleist Ethan Cain. Cain (22-0) needed just 1 minute, 29 seconds in the finals to pin Evergreen Park’s Sylvane Smart, who was ranked sixth in Class 2A, according to Illinois Matmen.

Also for the Marcos, Juan Dominguez was second at 220, Jesse Ditzler was third at 152, and Andy Rucker was fourth at 182.

West Carroll was eighth with 85.5 points. Topping the Thunder was 113-pound champion Andrew Van Kampen.

Fulton was 14th with 31 points. The Steamers’ Mike Pidde was third at 182 pounds.

AFC tied for 16th as a team with 19 points. The Raiders’ Brendyn Williams was third at 145.

Warriors 17th at Sycamore: Isaac Figueroa

placed fifth at 126 pounds as Sterling tied for 17th among 25 teams at the Sycamore Invitational.

Also for the Warriors, Andrew Garcia was sixth at 138, while Keegan Kaye (160) and Cariel Beasley (285) were seventh.

Men’s basketball

Sauk Valley 76, Malcolm X 71: Isaiah Box

tossed in 28 points and collected four steals for the Skyhawks in a home win against the Hawks.

Sauk Valley (14-3) also received double-doubles from inside players Sean Chislom (22 points, 11 rebounds) and Malcolm Mabry (12 points, 11 boards).

ERIE 63, WINNEBAGO 35 ERIE (14-4) Caitlin Maloney 3 0-0 7, Taylor Steimle 4 3-6 11, Delaney Tegeler 6 2-2 14, Rachel Cobert 8 6-7 22, Emily Cox 3 2-2 9.

Totals: 24 13-17 63.

WINNEBAGO (8-6) Bieslskia 1 0-0 2, M. Williams 9 0-0 18, Bick 2 0-0 4, Blakely 1 0-0 2, Garrigan 4 1-2 9. Totals: 17 1-3 35.

Erie 24 15 9 15 — 63 Winnebago 4 12 8 11 — 35 3s – Erie 2 (Maloney, Cox), Winnebago 0.

ERIE 42, LENA-WINSLOW 30 ERIE Caitlin Maloney 0 5-6 5, Whitney Bramm 1 1-6 3, Taylor Steimle 0 3-4 3, Delaney Tegeler 1 2-2 4, Rachel Cobert 9 4-8 22, Emily Cox 1 2-2 5. Totals: 12 17-28 42.

LENA-WINSLOW Stouffer 1 0-1 2, Temperly 3 2-3 8, Haight 2 2-4 7, Baldauf 4 0-0 8, Gahm 1 0-0 2, Moest 1 1-2 3. Totals: 12 5-10 30.

Erie 9 9 13 11 — 42 Lena-Winslow 12 4 12 2 — 30 3s – Erie 1 (Cox), Lena-Winslow 1 (Haight).

PROPHETSTOWN 58, WINNEBAGO 50

BNC West

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PROPHETSTOWN (5-12) Caylee Morgan 0 4-6 4, Lexi Rangel 6 0-2 12, Courtney Pierceson 7 1-3 17, Addie Glassburn 0 5-7 5, Ashley Cooney 1 0-0 2, Dena Johnson 1 0-0 2, Lexi Sharp 4 6-7 16. Totals: 19 16-25 58.

WINNEBAGO Bielskia 2 1-3 5, Thompson 2 3-4 7, M. Williams 8 3-4 20, A. Williams 0 1-3 1, Blakely 2 0-0 5, Gerrigan 4 2-2 10, Russell 1 0-0 2. Totals: 19 10-16 50.

Prophetstown 8 17 13 20 — 58 Winnebago 14 13 12 11 — 50 3s – Prophetstown 4 (Pierceson 2, Sharp 2), Winnebago 2 (Blakely, M. Williams).

LENA-WINSLOW 47, PROPHETSTOWN 42 LENA-WINSLOW Stouffer 2 0-0 4, Scace 1 0-0 2, Temperly 4 0-2 8, Baldauf 6 3-4 15, Gahm 0 1-2 1, Moest 7 1-2 15, Lindquist 1 0-0 2. Totals: 21 5-10 47.

PROPHETSTOWN Caylee Morgan 2 0-0 4, Lexi Rangel 3 0-2 7, Courtney Pierceson 5 4-7 14, Addie Glassburn 2 1-2 6, Ashley Cooney 0 1-2 1, Dena Johnson 4 0-0 8, Lexi Sharp 1 0-1 2.

Totals: 17 6-14 42.

Lena-Winslow 12 9 12 14 — 47 Prophetstown 14 12 10 6 — 42 3s – Lena-Winslow 0, Prophestown 2 (Rangel, Glassburn).

McCarty injured in Comets’ win SESSION

CONTINUED FROM B1

Five players scored for the Eagles on Saturday, and all five made at least one 3-pointer. Mercer County had 18 points on six 3s at halftime. Newman used a 1-3-1 zone to combat the outside shooting. Leffelman, a quick guard, was on patrol in the back end of the zone, running baseline to baseline to limit the corner 3 opportunities.

It was tough work. With 6-foot, 8-inch senior Noah McCarty denying anything inside, the Comets guards were busy on the perimeter chasing around a flurry of passes.

“We did a good job of keeping them out of the paint,” said Newman’s John Wilson, who scored 10 points. “Our best player, Noah, is going to shut down the paint most of the time. They moved the ball all over the place, and Eli did a good job back there

helping us out.”

Newman led 24-18 at halftime, but watched the lead slip into a deficit by the end of the third quarter. As the Comets extended their zone to adjust to the 3-point shot in the second half, the Eagles connected on their first 2-point basket of the game at the 4:37 mark in the third.

That basket set up a 14-7 Mercer County run as it took its first lead at 32-31. The Eagles went on to outscore Newman 23-12 in the quarter, setting up a five-point deficit for the Comets to climb out of.

Eagles forward Ty Taylor scored a game-high 18 points and connected on three 3s, and Spencer Wood added 12.

McCarty, who looked frustrated on offense in the first three quarters, scored 11 fourth-quarter points to jump start the comeback.

McCarty finished with a team-high 17 points and 15 rebounds, but couldn’t finish the game after he suffered a right

leg injury with 45.8 seconds to play. The senior was fouled hard from behind after flushing his second dunk of the quarter, and his right leg bent backward as he landed near the wall along the baseline.

The senior writhed on the floor before receiving attention next to the bleachers from trainers as Newman finished off the win. Leffelman and Wilson each made 3 of 4 foul shots down the stretch, and Wilson added a crucial breakaway layup off an assist from McCarty just minutes before he was injured.

Comets coach Ray Sharp said McCarty’s X-rays came back negative, and no structural damage was found in his leg.

“Everything is structurally good,” Sharp said.

“He hyper extended it pretty good and he’s resting now.”

Sharp was unsure when McCarty would be back for Newman (14-2).

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GIRLS ROUNDUP

Erie wins Le-Win title Sigel has monster game for Rockets

By SVM Sports Staff

Erie finished the LenaWinslow tournament with a perfect 3-0 record after picking up two wins on Saturday, en route to the four-team tournament title.

The Cardinals beat Winnebago 63-35, before earning a 42-30 win over Lena-Winslow.

Rachel Cobert scored 44 points, 22 in each game, to lead Erie (144). Delaney Tegeler had 14 in the win over Winnebago and finished with 18 on the day, while Taylor Steimle added 14 points.

The rest of the three teams each finished 1-2.

Prophetstown was third, Lena-Winslow took second and Winnebago was fourth.

Prophetstown 58, Winnebago 50: Lexi Sharp

scored 16 points and added five steals and four assists in leading the Prophets to a win in their first of two tournament games.

Also for Prophetstown, Courtney Pierceson added 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Lexi Rangel had 12 points in the win.

Lena-Winslow 47, Prophetstown 42: The

Abbee Sigel Rock Falls soph.

Rachel Cobert Erie senior

Prophets couldn’t find a way to win despite Pierceson’s 14-point, six-rebound effort.

Dena Johnson added eight points and six boards, and Lexi Rangel finished with seven points for Prophetstown (5-12).

Harlem 52, Sterling 45:

Jay Borum led the Golden Warriors (10-10) with 13 points, and Mya Pearson added 11 in a road loss to the Huskies.

McKaela Schmelzer topped Harlem with 24 points.

Rock Falls 67, East Aurora 56: Abbee Sigel

tossed in 31 points to lead the Rockets to a home victory, part of the Rock Falls Shootout.

Olivia Babcock finished with 13 points for the Rockets (9-8), and Bailey Bickett and Liz Lego added seven each.

Dixon 45, Earlville 22:

Isabelle Shiaras had 10 points and six assists to lead the Duchesses to a road nonconference win against the Red Raiders.

Also for Dixon (10-8), Ellie Provo had eight rebounds and seven points, and Courtney Rogers and Kira Goral each had six points.

Eastland 53, Oregon 3 7 : Bubby Doubler

paced a balanced attack with 18 points as the Cougars topped the Hawks in Mount Morris.

Also for Eastland, RaeAnna Stover had 11 points, and Makenzie Fink added 10.

For Oregon (5-14), Anni Wilson scored 10 points, and Abby Newman added eight.

Women’s basketball

Malcolm X 60, Sauk Valley 58: The score was

tied at 23 at hafltime, but the Skyhawks couldn’t keep up in the second half in a home loss.

Kayleen Terrock led Sauk Valley (4-10) with 21 points. Most of her points came from the foul line as she made 13 of 14 attempts. Morgan Shank added nine points, including two 3-pointers, while Morgan Dean finished with eight points.

NHL | BLACKHAWKS 6, AVALANCHE 3

Hawks bury Avalanche Hossa ends drought as win streak reaches 7

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – Marian Hossa’s 492nd goal was a relief. His second one of the night was business as usual.

Hossa snapped a career-long 14-game scoring drought with two goals, and the Chicago Blackhawks rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Avalanche on Sunday that extended their seasonhigh win streak to seven.

“When I was younger, I tried to do a little too much,” said Hossa, who turns 37 on Tuesday. “I’ve learned over those years, if the puck doesn’t go in, try to use your instincts, stay positive. Eventually it’s going to go in. And I know it’s been such a long time. It feels good.”

Patrick Kane also scored two goals, and Chicago chased Semyon Varlamov while improving to 18-5-1 at home.

Jonathan Toews had a goal and two assists, Brandon Mashinter

AP

Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) scores against Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) and center Matt Duchene (9) during the second period of Sunday’s game in Chicago. scored his second career goal, and Corey Crawford had 34 saves.

The Blackhawks (58 points) moved within four points of idle Dallas for the top spot in the Western Conference.

“It seems like we’re trending in the right direction,” Kane said.

“Keep building off this level we’re at right now.”

Varlamov was pulled after Kane’s NHL-best 13th power-play goal made it 4-2 at 12:25 of the second. The 27-year-old Varlamov went 11-3 with a 1.80 goals-against average in his first 15 appearances against Chicago, but has dropped each of his last two starts against the Blackhawks, allowing four goals in each one.

All smiles, but all business Ragland sets tone for Crimson Tide’s defense SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Reggie Ragland stands out on Alabama’s defense when the spotlight’s on.

He’s usually the one smiling. The All-America linebacker is the guy cracking jokes and reciting lines from his favorite movies at practice, the happy-go-lucky star on a team that often seems to mirror coach Nick Saban’s sternly stoic, all-business demeanor.

Ragland is the (smiling) face of the Crimson Tide’s defense going into tonight’s national championship game against Clemson.

“I’m enjoying this moment and opportunity that I get,” he said.

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD Boys bowling Saturday’s results NIBC tournament at Town & Country Lanes, Mount Morris Team scores 1. Oregon 6,324; 2. Rockford Christian 6,088; 3. Rockford Lutheran 5,765; 4.

Dixon 5,355; 5. South Beloit 4,867; 6.

Christian Life 3,546 Top 5 bowlers 1. Ethan Brander (R.Christian) 1,351; 2. AJ Nordman (Oregon) 1,348; 3. Derek Poole (Oregon) 1,337; 4. Aaron Tibbett (R. Christian) 1,334; 5. Seth Cushman (R. Christian) 1,303 Dixon bowlers: Jarod White 194-198217-179-234-152 — 1,174, Brandon Hamburg 180-229-218-175-188-167 — 1,157, Daniel Pottorff 212-163-153-206189-191 — 1,114, Tyler VanQuathem 198189-192-124-122 — 825, Lucas Lauer 167-177-176-127-121 — 768, Devin Scott 179-138 — 317. Totals: 951-956-956811-911-770 — 5,355.

Oregon bowlers: Joe Miranda 169-208249-192-215-188 — 1,221, Kyle Lundquist 201-193-193-186-206-21 — 1,190, Jacob Coleman 205-259-187-179-211187 — 1,228, AJ Nordman 211-213-246218-234-226 — 1,348, Derek Poole 239218-216-203-223-238 — 1,337. Totals: 1,025-1,091-1,091-978-1,089-1,050 — 6,324.

Wrestling Saturday’s results Polo Invitational Team scores 1. Camanche 228, 2. Erie-Prophetstown 194, 3. Glenbard North JV 187.5, 4. Oregon 179, 5. Belvidere North 130, 6. Polo 110.5, 7. Lisle 98.5, 8. West Carroll 85.5, 9. Alden-Hebron 62.5, 10. St. Bede 58.5, 11. Freeport JV 55, 12. Evergreen Park 39, 13. Dakota JV 35, 14. Fulton 31, 15.

Guilford 28, T-16. AFC, North Boone 19, 18. Genoa-Kingston 14, 19. Mooseheart 4 Championship bouts 106 – Noah Paul (Polo) dec. Nick Carlossia (Glenbard North JV) 5-4; 113 – Andrew Van Kampen (West Carroll) pin Miguel Maranchal (Glenbard North JV) 2:48; 120 – Juan Rivera (Glenbard North JV) dec. Ecclesias Fambro (Belvidere North) 5-4; 126 – Nate Thoms (Camanche) pin George Marre (Glenbard North JV) 3:28; 132 – Brice Everson (Camanche) dec.

Drew Sonnefeldt (Lisle) 14-7; 138 – Baylor Crigger (Camanche) dec. Grady Todd (ErieProphetstown) 4-2; 145 – Dawson Salley (Camanche) dec. Josh Johnson (AldenHebron) 4-2; 152 – Mark Pivek (Lisle) pin Andrew Edens (Camanche) 3:27; 160 – Garrett Passmore (Erie-Prophetstown) major dec. Caleb Mennen (Oregon) 11-2; 170 – Colten Cashmore (Alden-Hebron) pin John Ghibellini (Oregon) 3:03; 182 – Matthew Stevens (Oregon) pin Jack Pawlowicz (Lisle) 3:45; 195 – Ethan Cain (Polo) pin Sylvane Smart (Evergreen Park) 1:29; 220 – Anthony Marchetti (Oregon) dec.

Juan Dominguez (Polo) 2-1; 285 – John Barnes (St. Bede) dec. Matthew Crandall (Oregon) 1-0 Lyle King Invitational, Princeton Team scores 1. Dakota 186, 2. Coal City 170, 3. Vandalia 148, 4. Byron 137, 5. Mercer County 130, 6. Olympia 126.5, 7. Gibson City 122.5, 8. Manteno 113, 9. Wilmington 105, 10. Morrison 102, 11. Dixon 95, 12. Leroy 92.5, 13. Litchfield 82.5, 14. Rock Falls 81.5, 15. PORTA 81, 16. Clinton 76.5, 17. (tie) Illini Bluffs, Palos Heights 74, 19. (tie) Monticello, Ottawa 71, 21. Auburn 69, 22.

Plano 61, 23. Newman 53.5, 24. Princeton 51.5, 25. Roxana 48, 26. Pittsfield 44, 27.

Orion 41, 28. Alleman 37, 29. Rockridge 34, 30. Riverdale 25, 31. Reed Custer 20, 32. IVC 14, 33. Monmouth 10 Championship bouts 106 – Alex Friddle (Coal City) dec. Trae Blaser (Mercer County) 6-3; 113 – Ethan Harsted (Ottawa) pin Nico Nunez (Plano) 1:15; 120 – Chaston Womack (Vandalia) major dec. Joe Worms (Illini Bluffs) 8-0; 126 – Brady Wilsie (Byron) dec. Stone Engle (Mercer County) 6-2; 132 – Nolan Baker (Byron) pin Trey Hild (PORTA) :45; 138 – Dalton Jensen (Leroy) major dec. Bricelyn Leake (Manteno) 13-4; 145 – Greg Krulas (Dakota) dec. Trevor Watkins (Manteno) 12-7; 152 – Jared Packer (Dakota) dec.

Nick Pretto (Wilmington) 7-1; 160 – Nate Olsen (Dakota) major dec. Aaron Carter (Gibson City) 10-1; 170 – Nick Hawkins (Wilmington) dec. Stevie Silva (Manteno) 3-2; 182 – Jacob Elsbury (Byron) pin Andrew Wolber (Dixon) 2:47; 195 – Riley Kauzlaric (Coal City) dec. Bobby Bradley (Vandalia) 7-3; 220 – Maverick McPeek (Dakota) pin Levi Davis (Gibson City) 4:42; 285 – Quinton Ball (Mercer County) dec.

Tommy Brown (Plano) 3-1

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | CLEMSON VS. ALABAMA

BY JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer

Monday, January 11, 2016

“Not a lot of people get this experience. So why not have fun with it?”

Most teammates and coaches looked all business when they stepped into a packed room for campus media day last week. Not Ragland, who burst through the door with a wide grin and a “How y’all doing?”

He’s not just the class cutup who can get away with calling coach Nick Saban “Nicholas,” but also one of the best players on the nation’s toprated defense.

Ragland returned for his senior season instead of turning pro for the chance to graduate, fulfilling a promise to his mother when he got his consumer affairs degree in December. He moved into the play calling role

for Alabama’s defense and became a unanimous All-American.

Ragland’s 97 tackles are 33 more than the Tide’s No. 2 tackler, fellow linebacker Reuben Foster. He was a Butkus Award finalist.

No wonder Ragland is smiling.

“It’s been great,” he said. “I’ve got something I can fall back on in my future, and hopefully I helped my stock. I really came back to get my degree and play with these guys. You don’t get too many moments like this.”

Ragland is the latest in a chain of ‘Bama linebacking stars, filling a role once occupied by current NFL players like C.J. Mosley and Rolando McClain.

Sycamore Invitational Team scores 1. Washington 664, 2. Hononegah 523.5, 3. Huntley 436.5, 4. Fox Lake Grant 434.5, 5. Moline 403.5, 6. Downers Grove South 400.5, 7. Bloomington 386.5, 8. Rock Island 367.5, 9. Neuqua Valley 338.5, 10.

Willowbrook 313, 11. McHenry 310.5, 12.

Mundelein 299, 13. Kaneland 295.5, 14.

Sycamore 276.5, 15. Mahomet-Seymour 268, 16. Marengo 228, 17. (tie) CaryGrove, Sterling 227.5, 19. Pontiac 226, 20. Hampshire 225.5, 21. Rockford East 202, 22. Waukegan 191.5, 23. Woodstock North 179, 24. York 167.5, 25. Belvidere 155 Championship bouts 106 – Moises Rivera (Waukegan) dec.

Austin Kedzie (Kaneland) 4-0; 113 – Dack Punke (Washington) major dec. Zach Spencer (Huntley) 13-3; 120 – Josh Stenger (Huntley) dec. Tyler Delaware (Washington) 10-7; 126 – Christian Kanzler (Grant) dec.

Savion Haywood (Bloomington) 4-2; 132 – Dylan Thurston (Washington) dec. Ahmir Hooks (Downers Grove South) 12-9; 138 – Dylan Mannes (Grant) pin Ed Raya (Moline) 1:18; 145 – Tyree Johnson (Downers Grove South) dec. Ethan Reel (Washington) 5-2; 152 – Fernie Silva (Hononegah) tech. fall Dalton Lawver (Rock Island) 18-2; 160 – Ryder Punke (Washington) major dec. Mike Gustafson (Cary-Grove) 9-0; 170 – Matt Rowland (Willowbrook) dec.

Randy Meneweather (Washington) 5-3 SV; 182 – Jacob Warner (Washington) major dec. Jack Jessen (Willowbrook) 9-0; 195 – Sergio Villalobos (Downers Grove South) dec. Erick Cole (Rock Island) 4-2; 220 – Joey Beaudoin (Sycamore) pin Blake Zalapi (Hononegah) 3:23; 285 – Dom Swanson (Huntley) pin Anthony Cassioppi (Hononegah) :28

College football Today’s game College Football Championship Game Glendale, Ariz.

Clemson (14-0) vs. Alabama (13-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

NFL Wild-card Playoffs Saturday’s results Kansas City 30, Houston 0 Pittsburgh 18, Cincinnati 16 Sunday’s results Seattle 10, Minnesota 9 Green Bay 35, Washington 18 Divisional Playoffs Saturday’s games Kansas City at New England, 3:35 (CBS) Green Bay at Arizona, 7:15 p.m. (NBC) Sunday’s games Seattle at Carolina, 12:05 p.m. (FOX) Pittsburgh at Denver, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 24 AFC, 2:05 p.m. (CBS) NFC, 5:40 p.m. (FOX) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31 At Honolulu Team Rice vs. Team Irvin, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 At Santa Clara, Calif.

TBD, 5:30 p.m. (CBS)

Sunday’s box scores

PACKERS 35, REDSKINS 18 Green Bay Washington

0 17 7 11 — 35 5 6 7 0 — 18 First Quarter Was–P.Smith safety, 10:27.

Was–FG Hopkins 25, 4:51.

Second Quarter Was–Reed 24 pass from Cousins (kick failed), 13:02.

GB–Cobb 12 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), 9:04.

GB–FG Crosby 43, 2:54.

GB–Adams 10 pass from A.Rodgers (Crosby kick), :28.

Third Quarter Was–Cousins 3 run (Hopkins kick), 9:41.

GB–Starks 4 run (Crosby kick), 4:12.

Fourth Quarter GB–Lacy 2 run (Abbrederis pass from A.Rodgers), 12:23.

GB–FG Crosby 29, 4:39.

A–81,367.

GB Was First downs 24 20 Total Net Yards 346 354 Rushes-yards 32-141 18-84 Passing 205 270 Punt Returns 2-29 1-5 Kickoff Returns 1-22 5-96 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 21-36-0 29-46-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-5 6-59 Punts 4-45.3 5-50.6 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-1 Penalties-Yards 3-23 7-55 Time of Possession 29:33 30:27 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Green Bay, Lacy 12-63, Starks 12-53, Cobb 5-24, Kuhn 2-2, A.Rodgers 1-(minus 1). Washington, Morris 11-50, Thompson 1-25, Thomas 4-7, Cousins 2-2.

PASSING–Green Bay, A.Rodgers 21-360-210. Washington, Cousins 29-46-0-329.

RECEIVING–Green Bay, J.Jones 7-81, Adams 4-48, Cobb 3-38, Abbrederis 2-14, Starks 2-12, R.Rodgers 2-11, Kuhn 1-6.

Washington, Reed 9-120, Thompson 8-89, Garcon 5-70, Crowder 3-15, Jackson 2-17, A.Smith 1-16, Ross 1-2.

SEAHAWKS 10, VIKINGS 9 Seattle Minnesota

0 0 0 10 — 10 3 0 6 0 — 9 First Quarter Min–FG Walsh 22, 1:01.

Third Quarter Min–FG Walsh 43, 7:04.

Min–FG Walsh 47, :02.

Fourth Quarter Sea–Baldwin 3 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 11:37.

Sea–FG Hauschka 46, 8:04.

A–52,090.

Sea Min First downs 13 14 Total Net Yards 226 183 Rushes-yards 28-97 29-58 Passing 129 125 Punt Returns 3-10 2-7 Kickoff Returns 1-12 3-65 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-24 Comp-Att-Int 13-26-1 17-24-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-13 3-21 Punts 5-35.4 5-34.4 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 6-65 2-46 Time of Possession 27:34 32:26 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Seattle, Michael 21-70, Wilson 5-21, Ryan 1-4, F.Jackson 1-2. Minnesota, Peterson 23-45, McKinnon 2-7, Diggs 1-6, Bridgewater 3-0.

PASSING–Seattle, Wilson 13-26-1-142.

Minnesota, Bridgewater 17-24-0-146.

RECEIVING–Seattle, Baldwin 5-42, Kearse 3-18, F.Jackson 2-19, Lockett 1-35, Michael 1-14, K.Smith 1-14. Minnesota, Diggs 4-26, McKinnon 3-22, Pruitt 2-22, Peterson 2-13, Line 2-7, Rudolph 1-24, Asiata 1-13, Wallace 1-10, Wright 1-9.

College basketball Big Ten Conference W-L Pct. Maryland 4-0 1.00 Indiana 4-0 1.00 Iowa 3-0 1.00 Michigan St. 3-1 .750 Ohio St. 3-1 .750 Michigan 2-1 .667 Purdue 2-2 .500 Northwestern 2-2 .500 Penn St. 1-3 .333 Nebraska 1-3 .333 Illinois 1-3 .333 Wisconsin 1-3 .333 Minnesota 0-4 .000 Rutgers 0-4 .000

Overall W-L Pct. 15-1 .938 14-3 .824 12-3 .800 16-1 .941 11-6 .647 12-4 .750 14-3 .824 14-3 .824 10-7 .588 9-8 .529 9-8 .529 9-8 .529 6-10 .375 6-11 .353

Saturday’s results Maryland 63, Wisconsin 60 Northwestern 77, Minnesota 52 Nebraska 90, Rutgers 56 Sunday’s results Michigan St. 92, Penn St. 65 Indiana 85, Ohio St. 60 Illinois 84, Purdue 70 Tuesday’s games Wisconsin at Northwestern, 6 p.m. (BTN) Maryland at Michigan, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Minnesota at Nebraska, 8 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s box scores

ILLINOIS 84, No. 20 PURDUE 70 PURDUE (14-3) Hill 2-2 0-0 4, Edwards 3-8 2-2 8, Hammons 3-5 4-5 10, Davis 0-3 0-0 0, Swanigan 5-6 0-0 12, Thompson 4-10 2-2 12, Cline 1-5 0-1 3, Stephens 3-8 0-0 8, Mathias 3-5 1-1 7, Haas 3-8 0-0 6. Totals 27-60 9-11 70.

ILLINOIS (9-8) Tate 0-0 2-2 2, Hill 9-15 10-14 30, Jordan 0-2 4-4 4, Nunn 8-12 3-3 22, Finke 2-4 0-0 6, Williams 1-2 0-0 2, Lewis 0-2 2-3 2, Coleman-Lands 3-6 2-2 10, Morgan 3-5 0-0 6, Austin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-48 23-28 84.

Halftime–Tied 37-37. 3-Point Goals– Purdue 7-22 (Swanigan 2-2, Thompson 2-4, Stephens 2-7, Cline 1-5, Hammons 0-1, Mathias 0-1, Davis 0-2), Illinois 9-17 (Nunn 3-5, Hill 2-2, Finke 2-3, ColemanLands 2-4, Jordan 0-1, Williams 0-1, Lewis 0-1). Fouled Out–Davis. Rebounds–Purdue 31 (Hammons 8), Illinois 25 (Hill 8).

Assists–Purdue 15 (Thompson 4), Illinois 14 (Hill, Lewis, Tate 3). Total Fouls–Purdue 28, Illinois 19. A–12,246.

INDIANA 85, OHIO STATE 60 OHIO ST. (11-6) Tate 1-6 0-0 2, Loving 5-9 2-3 12, BatesDiop 2-8 1-1 6, Thompson 0-4 1-2 1, Lyle 11-20 3-7 29, Mitchell 0-2 0-0 0, Giddens 0-0 2-2 2, Bell 0-0 0-0 0, Harris 1-3 0-0 3, Williams 2-4 0-0 5. Totals 22-56 9-15 60.

INDIANA (14-3) Williams 7-12 7-9 23, Hartman 3-6 0-0 8, Bryant 7-11 4-7 18, Johnson 4-9 0-0 11, Ferrell 6-12 0-1 16, Bielfeldt 0-1 0-0 0, Zeisloft 0-8 0-0 0, Anunoby 3-6 1-1 7, Burton 0-0 0-0 0, Morgan 1-2 0-0 2, Niego 0-0 0-0 0, Priller 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 31-67 12-18 85.

Halftime–Indiana 48-18. 3-Point Goals– Ohio St. 7-17 (Lyle 4-7, Williams 1-2, Bates-Diop 1-2, Harris 1-3, Mitchell 0-1, Loving 0-2), Indiana 11-30 (Ferrell 4-6, Johnson 3-6, Williams 2-4, Hartman 2-4, Morgan 0-1, Anunoby 0-2, Zeisloft 0-7).

Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Ohio St. 31 (Lyle 8), Indiana 50 (Bryant 13).

Assists–Ohio St. 8 (Lyle 3), Indiana 19 (Ferrell, Johnson 6). Total Fouls–Ohio St. 18, Indiana 18. A–16,382.

No. 5 MICHIGAN ST. 92, PENN ST. 65 MICHIGAN ST. (16-1) Costello 4-9 0-0 8, Schilling 5-8 3-3 13, Forbes 7-10 0-0 20, Nairn Jr. 0-3 0-0 0, Harris 5-10 2-2 13, Ahrens 1-1 0-0 3, Bess 2-3 0-2 4, Ellis III 0-1 0-0 0, Clark Jr. 2-3 4-5 9, McQuaid 2-4 0-0 4, Davis 3-7 0-0 6, Goins 0-0 0-0 0, Van Dyk 0-0 2-2 2, Wollenman 0-0 0-0 0, Valentine 4-11 1-1 10.

Totals 35-70 12-15 92.

PENN ST. (10-7) Banks 2-9 1-2 5, Taylor 3-12 3-4 10, Dickerson 0-1 0-0 0, Reaves 0-2 1-2 1, Garner 7-14 4-5 19, Zemgulis 0-2 0-0 0, Foster 3-4 6-8 12, Jack 0-0 0-0 0, Washington 2-2 0-0 5, Moore 4-5 5-7 13. Totals 21-51 20-28 65.

Halftime–Michigan St. 40-27. 3-Point Goals–Michigan St. 10-20 (Forbes 6-8, Ahrens 1-1, Harris 1-2, Clark Jr. 1-2, Valentine 1-6, McQuaid 0-1), Penn St. 3-14 (Washington 1-1, Garner 1-3, Taylor

1-4, Zemgulis 0-2, Banks 0-4). Fouled Out–Clark Jr.. Rebounds–Michigan St. 40 (Costello 9), Penn St. 32 (Taylor 5).

Assists–Michigan St. 17 (Nairn Jr. 5), Penn St. 5 (Reaves 3). Total Fouls–Michigan St. 25, Penn St. 17. A–10,855.

State schedule Saturday’s results Georgetown 74, DePaul 63 Indiana St. 77, Illinois St. 65 Belmont 85, E. Illinois 59 IUPUI 67, W. Illinois 60 Seattle 66, Chicago St. 50 Evansville 67, Bradley 35 Missouri St. 56, Loyola 54 Wichita St. 83, S. Illinois 58 N. Illinois 80, E. Michigan 63 Tennessee St. 63, SIU-Edwardsville 60 Sunday’s results Oakland 86, Ill.-Chicago 61 Top 25 schedule Saturday’s results No. 1 Kansas 69, Texas Tech 59 No. 2 Oklahoma 86, Kansas St. 76 No. 3 Maryland 63, Wisconsin 60 Georgia Tech 68, No. 4 Virginia 64 No. 6 North Carolina 84, Syracuse 73 USC 103, No. 7 Arizona 101 4 OT No. 9 Kentucky 77, Alabama 61 No. 12 Miami 72, Florida State 59 Baylor 94, No. 13 Iowa State 89 No. 14 Duke 82, Virginia Tech 58 No. 17 W. Virginia 77, Oklahoma St. 60 No. 21 Texas A&M 92, Tennessee 88 No. 22 S. Carolina 69, Vanderbilt 65 No. 23 UConn 81, Memphis 78 No. 24 Pittsburgh 86, Notre Dame 82 LaSalle 61, No. 25 Dayton 57 Sunday’s results No. 5 Michigan St. 92, Penn State 65 No. 11 Villanova 60, No. 18 Butler 55 No. 15 SMU 88, UCF 73 Clemson 66, No. 16 Louisville 62 Illinois 84, No. 20 Purdue 70

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 24 15 .615 Boston 19 18 .514 New York 19 20 .487 Brooklyn 10 27 .270 Philadelphia 4 36 .100 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 23 15 .605 Miami 22 15 .595 Orlando 20 18 .526 Charlotte 17 20 .459 Washington 16 19 .457 Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 26 9 .743 Chicago 22 13 .629 Indiana 21 16 .568 Detroit 21 16 .568 Milwaukee 15 24 .385

GB — 4 5 13 20½ GB — ½ 3 5½ 5½ GB — 4 6 6 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 32 6 .842 Dallas 22 16 .579 Memphis 21 18 .538 Houston 19 19 .500 New Orleans 11 25 .306 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 26 12 .684 Utah 17 20 .459 Portland 16 24 .400 Denver 14 24 .368 Minnesota 12 26 .316 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 35 2 .946 L.A. Clippers 25 13 .658 Sacramento 15 22 .405 Phoenix 13 26 .333 L.A. Lakers 8 31 .205

GB — 10 11½ 13 20 GB — 8½ 11 12 14 GB — 10½ 20 23 28

Saturday’s results L.A. Clippers 97, Charlotte 83 Atlanta 120, Chicago 105 Washington 105, Orlando 99 Toronto 108, Philadelphia 95 Detroit 103, Brooklyn 89 Utah 98, Miami 83 Golden State 128, Sacramento 116 Sunday’s results L.A. Clippers 114, New Orleans 111, OT Dallas 93, Minnesota 87 Memphis 101, Boston 98 Cleveland 95, Philadelphia 85 Houston 107, Indiana 103, OT New York 100, Milwaukee 88 Denver 95, Charlotte 92 Portland 115, Oklahoma City 110 Utah 86, L.A. Lakers 74 Today’s games San Antonio at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Chicago, 7 p.m.

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

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Florida 26 12 4 56 116 Detroit 22 13 7 51 105 Montreal 23 17 3 49 122 Boston 21 14 5 47 123 Tampa Bay 21 17 4 46 107 Ottawa 20 17 6 46 119 Toronto 16 17 7 39 104 Buffalo 16 22 4 36 97 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF Washington 32 7 3 67 139 N.Y. Rangers 22 14 5 49 121 N.Y. Islanders 22 15 5 49 114 New Jersey 21 17 5 47 97 Pittsburgh 20 16 5 45 97 Philadelphia 18 15 7 43 91 Carolina 18 18 7 43 102 Columbus 15 24 4 34 109

GA 89 108 107 108 102 131 112 115 GA 90 109 107 102 100 108 118 139

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts 29 11 4 62 27 13 4 58 24 14 7 55 22 12 8 52 19 16 7 45 21 19 3 45 19 20 3 41 Pacific Division W L OT Pts Los Angeles 26 12 3 55 Arizona 21 16 4 46 Vancouver 16 16 10 42 Anaheim 17 17 7 41 San Jose 19 18 2 40 Calgary 19 19 2 40 Edmonton 17 23 3 37 Dallas Chicago St. Louis Minnesota Nashville Colorado Winnipeg

GF 149 126 111 111 107 125 111

GA 116 104 112 99 115 123 121

GF 108 116 102 78 109 105 105

GA 90 125 118 99 108 124 127

Saturday’s results St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1, SO Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, OT Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Islanders 0 Pittsburgh 3, Montreal 1 Ottawa 2, Boston 1, OT Carolina 4, Columbus 3, OT San Jose 7, Toronto 0 Minnesota 2, Dallas 1 Arizona 4, Nashville 0 Tampa Bay 3, Vancouver 2, OT Sunday’s results Buffalo 4, Winnipeg 2 Washington 7, Ottawa 1 Chicago 6, Colorado 3 New Jersey 2, Minnesota 1 Detroit 2, Anaheim 1 Florida 2, Edmonton 1 Today’s games Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Florida at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

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

Golf PGA Tour Sunday’s result Tournament of Champions At Kapalua Resort, The Plantation Course Kapalua, Hawaii Purse: $5.9 million Yardage: 7,452; Par 73 Final Jordan Spieth 66-64-65-67—262 Patrick Reed 65-69-67-69—270 Brandt Snedeker 67-72-65-67—271 Brooks Koepka 69-68-63-71—271 Rickie Fowler 69-67-69-67—272 Padraig Harrington 70-68-70-67—275 Peter Malnati 71-66-69-69—275 Fabian Gomez 68-66-70-71—275 Kevin Kisner 69-65-71-71—276 Jason Day 70-73-69-65—277 Bubba Watson 69-68-73-67—277 Dustin Johnson 73-67-68-69—277

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Heaven, after some hell Quite a Hawaiian punch Illini rebound to crush Boilermakers

Spieth cruises in winners-only tournament

By the Associated Press

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Ever since Illinois fell apart in a 25-point loss Thursday at No. 5 Michigan State, Illini practices have been “hell,” according to Malcolm Hill.

“Bodies flying and colliding and words that not everybody can hear, from the coaching staff and the players as well,” the quiet junior forward said.

Leading scorer Kendrick Nunn missed that game for the birth of his son, and the Illini, by their own admission, were embarrassed on the court.

Nunn was back on Sunday, and he and Hill combined for 52 points in an 84-70 win over No. 20 Purdue.

Hill scored 30 and Nunn finished with 22 for Illinois (9-8, 1-3 Big Ten), going a combined 17 for 27 from the field. With both hitting shots, Purdue coach Matt Painter said the Boilermakers (14-3, 2-2) didn’t have much of a chance.

“If you can slow one of them down, I thought we would be in pretty good shape,” Painter said. “We just got beat tonight.”

Nunn started slowly but scored 18 points in the second half. That included a nine-point run to open the half that turned a 37-all tie into a 46-37 Illinois lead.

Purdue was led by Caleb Swanigan and P.J. Thompson with 12 points each.

Illinois big men Michael Finke and Maverick Morgan helped hold Purdue’s two 7-footers, A.J. Hammons and Isaac Haas, to a combined 16 points.

Nunn said he hadn’t gotten quite as much sleep as he would like since the birth of his son, Kason Lee. The understated junior called it “a long week.”

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

KAPALUA, Hawaii – The view from the top looks as spectacular as ever for Jordan Spieth.

He was standing in the 18th fairway Sunday at Kapalua, his victory in the Hyundai Tournament of Champions easily secured, when his thoughts were interrupted by a comment from caddie Michael Greller: “Way to make a statement.”

The statement was nearly as big as his eightshot victory.

Coming off a year that Spieth knows will be tough to match – the Masters, U.S. Open, five wins, the FedEx Cup – the 22-year-old Texan

backed up his sage comment at the start of the week that 2016 wasn’t about an encore because that would mean the show was over.

It’s not.

Spieth crushed the winners-only field by closing with a 6-under 67 to become only the second player in PGA Tour history to finish a 72-hole tournament at 30-under par or lower.

An 8-foot birdie on the final hole put him at 30-under 262, one short of the record Ernie Els set at Kapalua in 2003.

“I thought that was cool,” Spieth said about his caddie’s comment.

“It’s not what I’m going for. It’s not why I do

what I do. I don’t do it to talk back to any people that believe it’s not possible or ‘He got a lucky year’ or something.”

And then he paused with a smile and added, “But I still think it’s going to be very difficult to have a year like last year.”

This one could not have gotten off to a better start.

Staked to a five-shot lead, Spieth made two straight birdies around the turn to restore his margin, and he spent the rest of the afternoon soaking up sights of the sun and surf on Maui.

The view of him at No. 1 in the world only looks daunting to the guys trying to catch him.

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Polo (11-7, 2-3) wasn’t able to get anything going on offense coming out of the locker room in the third quarter. Milledgeville switched into a 3-2 zone in the second half, which Marcos couldn’t figure out, scoring 17 points in the final two quarters.

“I think it kept them off balance,” Missiles coach Brian Rahn said. “It really seemed to stifle Polo.”

Milledgeville (11-5, 5-1) stretched their lead to a game-high 15 points in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, thanks to 3s from seniors Troy Litwiller and Harrison Schmidt. Polo’s Patterson got going with 2:03 left in the game connecting on his second and-one of the quarter, but it was too little too late.

“Right now we’re not

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Illinois guard Kendrick Nunn (25) lays up a shot against Purdue center A.J. Hammons (20) in the first half of Sunday’s game in Champaign. Illinois won, 84-70.

No. 5 Michigan State 92, Penn State 65: Bryn

points for Michigan State (16-1, 3-1 Big Ten).

Shep Garner had 19 points for Penn State (107, 1-3).

Forbes scored 20 points and No. 5 Michigan State welcomed back Denzel Valentine in a victory over Penn State in State College, Pa. Forbes made six of the Spartans’ 10 3-pointers and scored all his points in the first half. Valentine returned from his knee injury to score all 10 of his points after the break.

Eron Harris and Gavin Schilling each scored 13

Indiana 85, Ohio State 60: Troy Williams scored

23 points, freshman Thomas Bryant had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Yogi Ferrell scored 16 as the Hoosiers (14-3, 4-0) crushed the Buckeyes in Bloomington, Ind. Freshman JaQuan Lyle led the Buckeyes (11-6, 3-1) with 29 points.

playing very well or very smart,” Polo head coach Matt Messer said. “We’re not recognizing situations. Until we figure that out, we’re going to be stagnant against any team that plays a zone.”

The Missiles are hitting their stride with a mix of underclassmen and upperclassmen. Sophomores Cade Schave and Kyle Ottens combined for 25 points and 14 rebounds.

“Teams underestimate us because we’re young, but we show them that it doesn’t matter,” Schave said. “We step up and be the best we can every game.”

Senior Harrison Schmidt added 12 points and two rebounds in the win. He said that having younger players has been a challenge the Missiles have gladly accepted.

“We got used to it at the beginning of the year,” Schmidt said. “We went

to a camp down at [the University of Illinois], and that’s where we got in a groove playing together.”

“It’s taken us a little bit for the players to get comfortable in the roles they’re in and understanding what those roles are,” Rahn said.

“Now, guys are starting to find and accept those roles. I think that’s the reason we’re on a fourgame winning streak.”

The Missiles’ next contest will go a long ways in determining who takes the NUIC East crown.

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Case No. 15 CH 11 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 18, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 112 E. 2ND STREET, 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: 720 S. JEFFERSON AVENUE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 07-08-04-160-008 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -v.SONDRA BRIESE, et al Defendant 12 CH 56 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on February 4, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17231 CHASE ROAD, Fulton, IL 61252 Property Index No. 07-03-451-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $462,836.63.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-8400-0003.

Dec. 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 11, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A. Plaintiff, vs.

Paula M. Kelly Defendants.

15 CH 17 1204 East 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 30, 2015, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office will on February 4, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street(Third Floor Lobby), Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1204 East 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Parcel Number(s): 11-15-376-022 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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 will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250.

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FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -v.SONDRA BRIESE, et al Defendant 12 CH 56 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on February 4, 2016, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF OLD LOT 2, AS SURVEYED APRIL 12, 1871 BY C.R. ROOD AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 29, WHICH IS 69.05 FEET SOUTH OF A STEEL ROD SET FOR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID OLD LOT 2; THENCE WESTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 96 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 851.86 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE SOUTHERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 90 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 16 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 352.39 FEET TO A STEEL ROD; THENCE EASTERLY, AT AN ANGLE OF 87 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 42 SECONDS MEASURED IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 892.58 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID OLD LOT 2; THENCE NORTHERLY, ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID OLD LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 315.91 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, (EXCEPTING THAT PART OF SAID LOT, IF ANY, LYING IN THE EAST 60 RODS OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 3).

Commonly known as 17231 CHASE ROAD, Fulton, IL 61252 Property Index No. 07-03-451-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $462,836.63.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 11-84000003.

Dec. 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 11, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A. Plaintiff, vs.

Paula M. Kelly Defendants.

15 CH 17 1204 East 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 30, 2015, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office will on February 4, 2016, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street(Third Floor Lobby), Morrison, IL 61270, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot 27 in Block 3 in Lincolnshire Subdivision No. 1 Located in the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 21 North, Range 7 East of the 4th P.M. situated in Whiteside County, Illinois, according to the plat thereof recorded August 7, 1958 in Book 10 of Plats at page 84.

Commonly known as 1204 East 19th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 Parcel Number(s): 11-15-376-022 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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 will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 15-003727.

Ellen C. Morris MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6308804 I680251 December 28, 2015 January 4, 11, 2016

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MARK A. WOLBER, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANDMEMBERSALLIANCE CREDIT UNION, Defendant(s).

Case No. 15 CH 11 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 18, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 112 E. 2ND STREET, 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: PART OF LOT 2, BLOCK 96 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN (NOW CITY) OF DIXON, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 96; THENCE NORTHERLY ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 96, 60 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 96, 159.79 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 96; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON THE SAID EASTERLY LINE, 63.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 96; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, 140.26 FEET TO THE SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Common Address: 720 S. JEFFERSON AVENUE, DIXON, IL 61021 P.I.N. 07-08-04-160-008 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 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312)357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL #14-03035 January 11, 18 & 25 2016 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 14 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office if the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Grownup Getaways located at 1621 Brandywine Lane Dixon IL, 61021.

Dated this 14th day of December A.D. 2015 January 4, 11 & 18 2016

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 08, A.D. 2015, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Whiteside County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Potthoff Tax & Accounting located at 2317 East Lincolnway Suite C Sterling, IL 61081.

Dated this 8th day of December, A.D. 2015.

Dana Nelson County Clerk December 28, January 4, 11, 2015

Assumed Name Publication Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on January 7, 2016 A.D. A certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as A Brush With Dentistry II, P.C. Located at 108 N. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 th Dated this 7 day of January A.D. 2016 Cathy Myers County Clerk

By Lori Miller, Deputy Jan. 11, 18, 25, 2016

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE

In re the Estate of: ROYCE L. NOIRFALISE Deceased.

NO. 2015-P-87 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROYCE L. NOIRFALISE. Letters of Office were issued on December 1, 2015, to ANGELA D. NOIRFALISE as Independent Executor, whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Lee County Courts Building, 309 South Galena Avenue, Suite 320, Dixon, IL 61021 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: ANGELA D. NOIRFALISE, Independent Executor Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 Jan. 11, 18, 25, 2016 Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois to Sell $200,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 20th day of January, 2016, at 6:30 o'clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Montmorency School Band Room, 9415 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $200,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District.

By order of the President of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois.

Dated the 16th day of December, 2015.

Rob Young Secretary, Board of Education, Community Consolidated School District Number 145, Whiteside and Lee Counties, Illinois Jan. 11, 2016 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF NICKLAUS D. ROWLEY, Plaintiff, and KRISTINA L. ROWLEY, Defendant.

No. 2015 D 109 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO: KRISTINA L. ROWLEY, address unknown, and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. You are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed in the Lee County Circuit Court, Fifteenth Judicial District, State of Illinois, 309 South Galena, Dixon, Illinois, 309 South Galena, Dixon, Illinois, 61021 entitled THE MARRIAGE OF NICKLAUS D. ROWLEY, Plaintiff, and KRISTINA L. ROWLEY, Defendant. No. 2015 D 109, naming you as a defendant and unless you enter your appearance or otherwise appear on or before February 8, 2016 at 8:45 a.m.

In this cause, an ENTRY OF DEFAULT may be entered against you.

Dated this 23rd day of December, 2015.

Denise A. McCaffrey Clerk of the Lee County Circuit Court Michael C. Downey Attorney for Plaintiff 420 West 2nd Street Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-6688 Dec. 28, 2015, Jan. 4, 11, 2016

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Director of Activities Min. 40hrs./wk Salaried Position 27 Residents, 36 Hr. Activity Course Preferred Please Apply at: Heritage Square 620 N. Ottawa Ave Dixon, IL EOE NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Full or Part Time Drivers Wanted !Class A CDL !Assigned Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks !Preloaded Trailers !Paid Vacations !Home Weekends !Flexible Dispatch !Wellmark Health Insurance Apply online at www.avtrans inc.com or Call Missy 800-397-6387x10 Markman Peat Corporation is currently taking applications for Loader Operators, Forklift Operators & General Laborers.

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815-625-9386 Part-time help needed for gaming lounge, must work weekends.

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While we attempt to screen advertising with potential fraud, it is impossible to screen all potential problems.

We strongly encourage our readers to exercise caution and common sense, particularly when dealing with companies with which you are not familiar.

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

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

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LAND AUCTION LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 116.5 Acres Tillable & Recreational 85ac Tillable 31.5ac Recreational January 22nd 1:30 pm. Amboy Community Center 228 W. Wasson Rd Amboy, IL Mossy Oak Properties Tom Rayburn 847-514-4230 www.

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Fill out online application on our website www.willetthofmann.com or send resume to: Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. Ronald J. Steenken, PE, SE, President & General Manager 809 E. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021 Fax: 815-284-3385 info@willetthofmann.com

WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

Your pet will thank you!

No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

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Retired Mechanic, selling tools-Mac & Snap-On, $25,000 invested—Asking $10,000/obo. Serious Inquiries only.

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Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Our Dixon office is currently seeking an Engineering Technician. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Municipal Engineering, Site Civil Engineering, Transportation, and Construction is required, including experience working with MicroStation/Geopak. An interest in expanding skills into Architectural and Structural drafting is a plus.

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Injection Mold/Electronic Production Support AND Electronic Production Support Technician Work for a GROWING, dynamic, innovative World-Class automotive supplier! BorgWarner is currently accepting resumes for the following an Hourly 1st shift Injection Mold/Electronic Production Support Technician AND a 3rd shift Electronic Production Support Technician. If you are self-motivated and are committed to continuous learning, professional growth and success, please read on…

1st shift-Our Injection Mold/Electronic Production Support Technicians set-up, trouble shoot, re-fit and maintain equipment on our production lines and manufacturing operations. Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge and abilities in the following: experience with injection molding process development and monitoring, proficient with Edart software, equipment and machine troubleshooting, PLC’s, electro-mechanical devices, machine guarding, automation, instrumentation and mechanics. A Master Mold Certification is preferred and related Associate’s Degree or equivalency along with communication, problem-solving, organizational and team-work abilities are also required.

3rd Shift-Our Electronic Technicians set-up, trouble shoot, re-fit and maintain equipment on our production lines and manufacturing operations. Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge and abilities in the following: equipment and machine troubleshooting, PLC’s, electro-mechanical devices, machine guarding, automation, instrumentation and mechanics. A related Associate’s Degree or equivalency along with communication, problem-solving, organizational and team-work abilities are also required.

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OurAutomationAssociate ensures efficient and safe utilization of automated assembly equipment and supports operators and transactions. Successful candidates will possess strong knowledge and abilities in the following: resetting machine faults, ensuring continuous operations of machines, communication, and teamwork.Ahigh school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Experience with fork trucks, micrometers, calibers, and SAP is preferred.

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Cal Spa Hot Tub for sale in excellent condition. Lots of jets, waterfall, different colored lights, head rests and I will give you all the chemicals. It has hardly been used. If interested I will send you pictures. $3500. Originally it cost $7,000.

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• 2 new security lights ( motion sensor) in box • Fancy chandelier w/ lg. prisms • Super Nintendo game w/ lots of cartridges (games) • Mercedes II trumpet in case • Perfect register elec. plate image gauge in box • Sankyo steel pachinko ball (vert. game) 25¢ candy machine, collectors plates w/ boxes, old records, 1,000,000 cordless spotlight (Cig. lighter plug) • Collectable metal dollars - President Saqajuia, Susan B, book older 5¢ coins, other showcase smalls •Nice 12 ga. crock - lost of craft items • 2’ Tables full new items - model cars, new wipers, brushes, meat shears, figurines, drills, tools •Misc. hand & power tools - water cooler w/ jug Good (almond) 2 dr. - ref/ freezer, up right freezer (white) works great, fancy marble top server, double door storage cabinet, new dinette tables - no chairs, lg. open bookcase, lots of misc. w/ a lg. load coming in over the weekend!

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