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ROCK FALLS | TOURISM MARKETING

Trying to keep ‘party’ going Director launches campaign, blocks out noise of litigation

BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier

ROCK FALLS – The city’s tourism office is embroiled in a legal battle that threatens its very existence,

but its director says he is taking a business-as-usual approach.

Although Rock Falls Tourism and the city have a Jan. 27 court date looming, Tourism Executive Director Tim Wilson on Wednesday officially announced the launch of a

marketing campaign for 2015 and beyond – “Come for the Peace, Stay for the Party!”

Wilson finds himself caught in the middle of litigation that will determine whether tourism reserves from the hotel/motel tax

will stay in Tourism’s coffers or be deemed public funds and returned to the city. A decision is expected when both sides return to court in 12 days.

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Online extra Click on this story at saukvalley.com to see the news release on Rock Falls Tourism’s new promotional campaign.

LEE COUNTY CORONER | 2014 STATISTICS

3 deaths’ causes unknown Most of 309 cases from natural causes

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

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com

ABOVE: Blake Elliott, 19, of Sterling falls off his sled Wednesday afternoon at Sinnissippi Park in Sterling. His friend, Jordan Goodell (background), 16, of Rock Falls can’t help himself from laughing.

RIGHT: Brett Bruggenwirth, 18, of Rock Falls falls off his sled while taking on the Sinnissippi slope.

FUN IN THE FORECAST Could there be a better time for a forecast calling for a high of 40 degrees? On Saturday, Edgewood Golf Club in Polo will host a free sledding party.

So bundle up your kids, your friends, your neighbors, your neighbor’s kids’ friends – whoever is up for some fun – and head to 10684 W. Edgewood Road.

Snow bunnies from 2 to 92 can hit the hills from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult supervision is required.

Oh, and there will be food: Hot dogs, brats, macaroni and cheese, hamburgers, fries, chips, hot chocolate, soft drinks, and coffee will be available inside by the fireplace.

Call 815-946-3636 for more information.

Until then, enjoy highs of 31 and 29 today and Friday, respectively. Although it’s likely to be windy today. More details on A3.

DIXON – A look through the year-end report of the Lee County coroner’s office shows it investigated 309 deaths, most of which were results of natural causes.

Three of the 309 were left “undetermined,” a designation the coroner’s office uses to indicate that no medical problem could be identified.

While “undetermined” deaths are rare, and three of 309 is not a significant figure, it is the highest number of “undetermined” deaths that Deputy Coroner Marty Meyer remembers.

But not by much. The year before had two undetermined deaths.

Sometimes, undetermined causes of death are ruled Sudden Adult Death Syndrome, Meyer said.

It’s not as widely heard of as sudden deaths in infants, but it leaves just as many questions for the family when it happens, Meyer said.

Of the three undetermined deaths, one was a 3-month-old infant, but the two others were relatively healthy adults: one 46, the other 35, she said.

“Their body just stops functioning,” she explained. “Everything was done to determine – to find out the cause of death, and they just couldn’t.”

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By the numbers Types of deaths investigated in Lee County Fiscal year 2012-13:

HAIL TO THE CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER • Take a deep breath and turn to A3, where you’ll find photos of Wednesday morning’s frost taken by SVM Chief Photographer Alex T. Paschal. The images just might take that breath away.

• The past two SV Weekend editions have showcased the works of photographers Philip Marruffo and Michael Krabbenhoeft. This week, it was Paschal’s turn to pick his favorite pictures from 2014. He’s a sucker for a good story, too, like that of Dixon senior David Goken (pictured far-right among the Dukes’ football players), who overcame a learning disability to become the heart and soul of his team. Look for Paschal’s highlight reel on C12 of this Saturday’s edition.

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Natural: 246 Suicide: 7 Accident: 7 Homicide: 2 Undetermined: 2 Fiscal year 2013-14

Natural: 263 Suicide: 5 Accident: 20 Homicide: 2 Undetermined: 3 * The fiscal year runs Dec. 1 through Nov. 30.

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POLICE Sterling Police Maurice O. Bell, 35, of Sterling; 4:08 a.m. Tuesday at Lynn Boulevard and Sixth Avenue; failure to yield right of way at a stop intersection, no insurance; given notice to appear in court.

Raul D. Garza, 61, of Rock Falls; 12:33 p.m.

Tuesday at East Miller Road and Second Avenue; disobeyed stop sign; gave promise to comply.

Rock Falls Police Chessica Bellows, 27, of Rock Falls; 8:37 a.m.

Tuesday; driving while license revoked, operation of uninsured motor vehicle; bonded out.

Logan Johnson, 19, of Rock Falls; 2:38 p.m.

Tuesday; Whiteside County warrant; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Dixon Police Jakob N. Triplett, 35, of Amboy; 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue; retail theft; released with notice to appear in court.

Kara A. Horsman, 28, of Palatine; 10 p.m. in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue; retail theft; released with notice to appear in court.

Bridget A. Bayless, 30, no permanent address; 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of South Galena Avenue; retail theft, Peoria County warrant for failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.

Brandon M. Frey, 28, of Sterling; 1:38 p.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue; Stark County traffic warrant; given notice to appear in court.

Ahmad M. Ashour, 26, of Dixon; 11:07 a.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of West Sixth Street; driving while license suspended, Ogle County warrant for failure to

appear; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff John M. Arnold, 28, of Oregon; Tuesday; petition to revoke probation; held at Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Henry C. Gabbard, 52, of Rockford; Tuesday in Winnebago County; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Garrett R. Jones, 26, of Rockford; Tuesday in Winnebago County; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Cassandra J. Ferris, 27, of Rockford; Tuesday; warrant for criminal damage to property; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

State Police Anthony J. Brauer, 25, of Rock Falls; 9:24 p.m.

Monday on U.S. Route 30 at Galt Road in Whiteside County; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Byron man hurt in two-vehicle crash Tuesday ROCHELLE – A Byron man was injured Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on state Route 64 near Moore Road.

Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies and Lynn-ScottRock Fire Department staff responded at 4 p.m.

They found that a Dodge Ram truck driven by Mark Breit, 32, of Byron, was eastbound when the truck crossed the center line and struck the side of a B and D semitrailer driven by Mark Penticoff, 54, of Shannon.

Breit suffered what were considered non-lifethreatening injuries and was taken by Lynn-Scott-Rock Ambulance to Rochelle Community Hospital, where his condition was unavailable Wednesday. Breit’s truck sustained extensive damage. The crash remains under investigation.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Robert Everly, Susan White, Noah Tupper, 15, and Stephen Dexter, all today.

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Herrmann endorses successor Departing official says his former assistant should take reins

BY GOLDIE CURRIE Shaw Media gcurrie@shawmedia.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

PRINCETON – Outgoing Bureau County State’s Attorney Pat Herrmann has suggested the county board appoint a familiar face to complete his term, which will end in November 2016.

Geno J. Caffarini, 53, of Ottawa, has 28 years of experience as an attorney, 23 as a prosecutor. He was a Bureau County assistant state’s attorney from 1992 to 2009, the last 3 years

as its first assistant state’s attorney.

“He is familiar with Bureau County law enforcement and Bureau County values,” Herrmann said. “I don’t believe the state’s attorney of Bureau County was first elected or appointed with more experience than Geno Caffarini. He’s well acquainted with the staff of the Bureau County state’s attorney’s office and will be best suited to carry on a smooth transition from one state’s attorney to another.”

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He now practices with the Peru firm of Anthony C. Raccuglia & Associates.

Herrmann, a Democrat, will resign Jan. 31 after 30 years with the office, the last 16 as its lead prosecutor, to enter private practice.

The board accepted his resignation at its Tuesday meeting and now has 60 days to appoint a replacement, who also must be a Democrat, as is Caffarini.

Based on Herrmann’s recommendation, Bureau

County Democratic Chairman Rick Wilken also has nominated Caffarini.

County Board Chairman Dale Anderson said he asked outside legal counsel for an opinion on the proper procedure to appoint a new state’s attorney.

“Their recommendation is for us to request from the chief judge an attorney from the special prosecutor appellate office to name an interim state’s attorney to serve until we name a full-time replacement for Pat Herrmann’s vacancy,” he said.

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The first hearing was held Dec. 15 in Whiteside County Court.

Before May 1, 2008, the city handled tourism duties and controlled the reserves. Then an agreement was signed to turn over those duties to Tourism, giving the organization about $661,000 in reserves, in addition to the monthly income from the hotel tax. In 2012-13, the local hotel tax brought in $160,148.41. The city receives 5 percent to cover administrative costs.

The city officially ended its pact with Tourism on Aug. 19, citing communication problems and financial oversight concerns. City officials also questioned whether Tourism funds would be available to them for riverfront development plans on the heels of the announcement of a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

The board had voiced concerns about hotel tax use guidelines with the proximity of the planned entertainment venue and new hotel.

“We were concerned about old hotel tax money benefiting the new hotel,” board member Sally Scanlan said.

While the timing of the marketing campaign news release might seem a bit awkward, Wilson said it is something he has worked on for a long time.

“My initial plan when I got here was to take a hard

look at marketing,” Wilson said. “The campaign has evolved gradually over the last 6 months, and everything has been approved by the board.”

The campaign slogan is “Come for the Peace, Stay for the Party!” Wilson said the marketing strategy aims to integrate the city’s daytime recreational offerings with its nightlife draws.

“Emphasizing possible outdoor adventures on the Rock River and Hennepin Canal will be key to our tourism growth, as are the unique aspects of our local parks and farmers markets. These predominately daytime activities pair well with the logistics of our nightlife,” Wilson said in the news release.

A stay was granted in the legal case that basically freezes the assets at the heart of the litigation, leaving a small amount for monthly operating expenses until the matter is settled. Despite the limitations, Wilson believes it is important to keep operations on track as best as possible.

“I’m getting paid to do a job, and I’m trying to do it to the best of my ability,” Wilson said. “To do this job, I almost have to ignore all of this. It’s better to be proactive and not sit back and let someone make a decision.”

Tourism board member David Blanton said the board had approved the marketing plans and supported Wilson’s approach to his job in a difficult environment.

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“The board is also trying to keep a business-asusual attitude, but it’s difficult to do,” Blanton said.

“We were hoping we’d get things solved in a different manner, but unfortunately, that didn’t happen.”

Blanton said he hopes something definitive will happen at the next court hearing.

“It’s hard to even find volunteers right now because of how up in the air everything is,” he said.

Wilson said he also had purchasing deadlines to meet if new advertising was to make it into the new spring and summer travel guides and other publications. As the city continues to take more tangible steps in its riverfront development, he believes it is a critical time for tourism.

“When I first got here, we were still doing work to clean up the place,

but now it’s time to move ahead with marketing,” Wilson said. “I was hired to do a job, and I want to let people know that I’m doing it.”

Wilson said he was brushing up on his graphic arts and social media skills before taking the next step in marketing the city.

“It’s winter, so I have more time to do my homework,” he said, “and then I want to get to the point where almost all of our marketing is online.”

If a judge rules in favor of returning Tourism reserves to the city, officials would likely set up a city tourism department with a director. As with other city departments, a tourism committee would be formed on the council.

City officials, on the advice of their attorneys, chose not to comment for this story.

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Clarence R. Hylton ROCK FALLS – Clarence R. Hylton, 81 of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore.

C l a re n c e w a s born May 4, 1933, in Beckley, West Virginia, the son of Jacob B. and Verona B. (Pack) Hylton. He served in the Army in the Korean War. Clarence married Claris Hughes on July 3, 1951, in Epperly, West Virginia. Clarence was employed at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. as maintenance in the nailroom. He was the Local 63 Union representative before his retirement. He was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Surviving are his wife, Claris; two sons, Clarence ( Theresa) Hylton of Rock Falls, and Greg (Nanice) Hylton of Dixon; three sisters, Erma (Glen) Clay of Beckley, Judy ( Jimmy)

Statton of Mooresville, West Virginia, and Lois Hylton of Beckley; three brothers, Dale (Norma) Hylton of Beckley, Dennis (Charlotte) Hylton of Oak Hill, West Virginia, and Ron (Diane) Hylton of Atlanta; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two grandchildren, Dustin and Krista Hylton.

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday and the funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, with Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Entombment, with military honors accorded by Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Mausoleum in Sterling. McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

Mary A. Sofolo DIXON – Mary Ann Sofolo, 84, of Dixon, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Dixon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

She was born Nov. 3, 1930, in Dixon, the daughter of Philip and Anna May (Cox) Sofolo.

She worked for Dixon State School for 30 years, and finished her employment at Singer Mental Health Center in Rockford.

Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and greatnephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers,

Philip and Stanley Sofolo; and two sisters, Lena Smith and Anna Mae Walls.

Mary Ann had a generous Christian heart and would help anyone.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon, with Rev. Bernard Sehr officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Visit thejonesfh.com to send condolences.

Kathleen ‘Kate’ Sheaffer NEW YORK – Kathleen “Kate” Sheaffer, formerly of Sterling, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, after a long battle with cancer.

Kate was a graduate of Sterling High School and North Central College in Naperville.

For most of the past 35 years, she lived in New York City, where she was a self-employed consultant in the political arena. Well-acquainted in Washington, District of Columbia, in 1984 she worked closely with Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman vice presidential candidate of a major American political party. She later planned trips and other major events for President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton, and then for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Kate was a longtime associate with the Kettering Foundation of Dayton, Ohio, where she managed many major projects in the political and public policy arena. Col-

leagues recalled Kate as the supreme professional – knowledgeable, meticulous, and diplomatic, but also warm, funny, and passionate about making the country a better place. Kate loved to travel, and particularly was drawn to all things French. She loved Paris more than any place in the world.

She is survived by two sisters, Janine Sheaffer (Dan) Johnson of Downers Grove, and Chris (Connie Miller) Sheaffer of University Park; and three brothers, John (Tim Baack) of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Larry (Ellen) of Glen Ellyn, and Peter (Karen) of Farmington, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to her muchl ov e d C a r l S c h u r z Pa r k o n M a n h a t tan’s East River. Contributions may be sent to The Carl Schurz Conservancy, 1483 York Ave., No. 20523 New York, NY 10075-8819.

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Kenneth L. Shaw of Amboy, 9-11 a.m. at Lee Center Congregational Church of Christ.

Donna J. Smith of Morrison, 10-11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dixon.

Donald N, Troxell of Dixon, 2-8 p.m., with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Elizabeth “Betty” Frantz of Oregon, formerly of Chicago, 5-8 p.m. at Farrell-HollandGale Funeral Home in Oregon, Today’s funerals: Scott B. Helfrich of Dixon, 10 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Donna J. Smith of Morrison, 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dixon.

Kenneth L. Shaw of Amboy, 11 a.m. at Lee Center Congregational Church of Christ.

Friday visitations: Mary A. Sofolo of Dixon, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Kathleen A. Keller of Dixon, 4-8 p.m., with 7:30 p.m. memorial service, at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Leanne S. Slager of Polo, 5-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals: Mary A. Sofolo of Dixon, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon.

Donald N. Troxell of Dixon, 11 a.m. at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Elizabeth “Betty” Frantz of Oregon, formerly of Chicago, 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon.

Saturday visitations: Clarence R. Hylton of Rock Falls, 8:30-10 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Johnnie Marlene Hartje, formerly of Dixon, 9-10 a.m. at

Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Donald Lee Bennett of Yorkville, formerly of Sterling, 10 a.m.-noon at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville.

Kirk Radandt, formerly of Dixon, 10-11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Saturday funerals: Clarence R. Hylton of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.

Leanne S. Slager of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at Coleta United Methodist Church.

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

Johnnie Marlene Hartje, formerly of Dixon, 10 a.m. at Milledgeville United Methodist Church.

Kirk Radandt, formerly of Dixon, 11 a.m. Mass at St. Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.

Donald Lee Bennett of Yorkville, formerly of Sterling, noon at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville.

Sunday visitation: Helen M. Carr of Mendota, 2-5 p.m. at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.

Monday funerals: Helen M. Carr of Mendota, 11 a.m. at Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.

Jane M. Gillum of Sterling, 11 a.m. memorial service at Faith Baptist Church in Sterling.

Jan. 24 funerals: Karl L. Myers of Rock Falls, celebration of life, 2-4 p.m. at Jerry Celletti Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418 in Rock Falls.

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

Johnnie Marlene Hartje WILDWOOD, Fla. – Johnnie Marlene Dorty Hartje, 79, of Moline, formerly of Dixon, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at her seasonal home in Wildwood.

She was born March 24, 1935, in Andalusia, Alabama, to Frank and Johnnie (Wilford) Dorty.

She married Ronald K. Hartje on April 10, 1953.

Marlene taught in the Dixon Public School system at Washington School for more than 20 years, before her retirement in 1990. After retiring from teaching, she worked as activities director for KSB Hospital, and as a Lee County Outreach worker.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald of Moline; her daughter, Rhonda of Wildwood;

her sons, Bradley of Davenport, Iowa, and Jeffrey of Wildwood; and two grandsons, Nicholas and Nathan Hartje of Davenport. She was known as “Aunt Bo” and “Bo” to all her beloved relatives and special friends.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday and the funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at Milledgeville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Rosa Lee, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville. McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

Helen M. Carr

MENDOTA – Helen M. dren; two stepbrothCarr, 91, of Mendota, died ers, Carl Kerchner and Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Wilbert (Carol) KerchHeritage Health in Men- ner, both of Mendota; dota. and one stepsister, Ruth She was born Dec. 20, Molln of Ohio.

1923, in Mendota, to She also was preceded Anton and Amelia (Voe- in death by nine brothgel) Piller. She married ers, one sister, three stepKenneth Carr on March brothers, and two stepsis25, 1943, in Mendota. He ters. preceded her in death Visitation will be from 2 on Nov. 1, 1996. She was to 5 p.m. Sunday at Mera member of St. John ritt Funeral Home in MenLutheran Church in Men- dota. The funeral will be dota. at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Survivors include one John Lutheran Church in daughter, Carolyn ( John) Mendota, with the Rev. Hartt of Mendota; two Phil Blum officiating. sons, Roger ( Joanne) Burial will be at Restland Carr of Triumph, and Cemetery in Mendota.

Ronald (Marsha) Carr Memorials may be made of Newberg, Oregon; 10 to St. John Lutheran Leanne S. Slager grandchildren; 20 great- Church in Mendota or to POLO – Leanne S. Slager, Keith Engelkens of Chad- grandchildren; several a charity of the donor’s 63, of Polo, died Sunday, wick, and Kent Engelkens great-great-grandchil- choice.

Jan. 11, 2015, at CGH of Thomson; three grandMedical Center in children; and three Robert W. Castle Sterling. She was a stepgrandchildren. photographer in the She also was pre- DIXON – Robert W. Castle, 88, of Dixon, died WednesPolo area for many ceded in death by day, Jan. 14, 2015, at UW Health University of Wisconyears. one brother, Larry sin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Karl L. Myers RO C K FA L L S – Karl L. Myers, 88, of Rock Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Sauk Valley Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Rock Falls.

He w a s b o r n Sept. 4, 1926, in Mount Vernon, the son of Clyde and Esther (Keith) Myers. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1944, and left for Hollywood, where he embarked on a successful acting career.

Karl was drafted into the Navy, serving as an aide to Admiral Arthur Radford during the Korean War. He then chose to serve the remainder of his enlistment with the Marine Corps. He majored in business administration at Marquette University, then attended Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia.

Karl then served in Vietnam, receiving the second of his two Purple Hearts.

Retiring as a captain

from the Marine Corps, Karl worked for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Rockf o rd , Da n v i l l e, Rock Falls, and Belvidere. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Marine Corps League.

He is survived by his wife, Martha; stepson, Michael Walljasper; sister, Janell Diehl; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; b r o t h e r s , Ke n n e t h , Keith, and Kendall; sisters, Jane, Jeanette, and Juienne; and daughter, Marsha.

A celebration of Karl’s life will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

Jan. 24 at Jerry Celletti Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418 in Rock Falls.

Memorials may be made to Jerry Celletti Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418, 217 First Ave., Rock Falls.

Mary Etta Simmons MASON – Mary Etta Simmons, 77, of Mason, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at St. John Hospital in Springfield.

Mary Etta was born Jan. 22, 1937, in Centralia, the daughter of Archie M. and Opal (Case) Bass.

She married Ralph Simmons Sr. on Nov. 29, 1952, in Iola. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, painting, and cooking.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Simmons Sr. of Mason; two sons, Hal (Diane) Simmons of Mason, and Joey (Penny) Simmons (Penny) of Mode; two daughters, Sandy Alwardt and Tracie Pontious, both of Mason; two brothers, Murrell and Raymond Bass; two sisters, Beverly (Paul) Schrader and Linda (Ger-

ald) Babb; sister-in-law, Ginger Bass and several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Rex Simmons and Ralph Simmons Jr.; a daughter, Madonna Depoister; brother, George Bass; and sisterin-law, Joy Bass.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday and the funeral at 11 a.m.

Friday at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, with Judy Poe officiating.

Burial will be at Keen’s Chapel Cemetery in rural LaClede.

Memorials may be made to the family or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Ruby P. Shore AURORA – Ruby Philena Sargent Shore of Aurora, formerly of Ohio and Dixon, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014.

She was a nurse for 56 years before her retirement.

Ruby was born Sept. 3, 1923, in Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Shaw) Sargent. She married Delbert Stone on Sept. 28, 1947, in Kasbeer.

He preceded her in death.

Ruby was a member of Orchard Valley Baptist Church in Aurora.

Sur vivors include her three sons, Lonnie

(Dianne), Charles (Sally), and David (Cindy); nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and her sister, Dorothy Newcomer of Dixon.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Sargent.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Orchard Valley Baptist Church in Aurora.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in care of Charles Shore to 340 North Ave. Aurora, IL 60505.

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OBITUARIES Mary J. Moser GRAND DETOUR – Mary J. Moser, 80, of Grand Detour, died suddenly Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.

Mary was born in 1934 in Grand Detour at the home of her parents, Galen “Chuck” and Mary (Hoff ) Moser. She lived in Grand Detour most of her life, graduating from Oregon High School.

The course of Mary’s life changed in 1959, when she was diagnosed with diabetes. That affliction influenced every aspect of Mary’s life, contributing to the many health problems she experienced during her lifetime. During her younger years, Mary served in the Grand Detour Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary, and worked at Spiegel’s in Dixon. She then became self-employed, making pillows, coats, and other items, marketed through Earl’s Gifts and Novelties.

Those wares later became staples at Oregon’s Autumn on Parade, disappearing from the event only after increasing health problems forced a halt to production.

Despite her many limitations, Mary continued to

live independently, with help from her friends, relatives, neighbors, and home caregivers provided through Lutheran Social Services. At the time of her death, Mary was rehabbing from an amputation, still working toward her goal of returning to her independent life.

She is mourned by her brothers, Kenneth (Barb) Moser of Greenville, Michigan, and Eldon “Bo” (DeOnne) Moser of Dixon; sister, Beverly (Jack) Diehl of Grand Detour; many nieces and nephews; and friends and neighbors, including Dixie Hinton, Earleen Hinton, and John and Jacob Werschey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Gerald ( Jerry) Moser; her sister, Sharon Moser; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Earl Hinton.

A memorial service is being planned. Mary’s ashes will be interred at Grand Detour Cemetery.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Donations to help defray the cost of Mary’s final arrangements and place a gravestone may be made to Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.

Martin J. Miller ORLANDO, Fla. – Martin J. Miller, 65, of Orlando, formerly of Dixon, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Orlando.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Newcomer Funeral Home and

Cremation Services, East Orlando Chapel, 895 S. Goldenrod Road, Orlando.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Visit newcomerorlando. com to send condolences.

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Of the other deaths investigated by the coroner’s office, five were suicides (fewer than last year’s seven), two homicides, and 20 accidents.

Accidental deaths can include falls, car crashes, and drug overdoses,

Meyer said.

A resurgence in heroin use in the county could explain this year’s rise in accidental deaths – 13 more than last year.

The end-of-year report f ro m t h e W h i t e s i d e County coroner’s office was unavailable. County Administrator Joel Horn said it would likely be available next week.

Kathleen A. Keller DIXON – Kathleen Annette Keller was called to her eternal rest Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at the age of 64, after a brief illness.

She was born Jan. 5, 1951, to Kenneth and Mary Lucille ( B u r k e ) Joy c e. S h e married her soulmate and best friend, Bruce Keller, on May 25, 1973. She graduated in 1969 from Dixon High School, and in 1973 from St. Anthony School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at KSB Hospital in Dixon, where she spent the majority of her career sharing her expertise with the next generation of nurses.

She retired from KSB’s Emergency Department Jan. 10, 2015. A woman of few words, she was “Kathleen” to family, and “Kathy” to friends and co-workers.

Her heart was larger than the ocean, and she will be missed but forever remembered by everyone whose life she touched.

Jane M. Gillum

She leaves behind her husband of Dixon; three children whose loss is immeasurable, Mar y Kathryn “Cassie” (Kevin) Winchell, Elliott Francis Keller, and Kr istin Br igitte ( M i k e ) Pe t r ov ; three grandchildren, who she was so proud of and who brought so much joy and laughter to her world, Benjamin, David, and Griffin; two sisters who will feel a void in their hearts f o re ve r, Ti s h ( Ro n ) Emmole and Mary Eileen (Mike) Rostkowski; brothers, Tim and Kevin Joyce; and special sister, Kathy Buntrock.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, with a memorial service at 7:30 p.m., Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established.

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STERLING – Jane M. Gillum, 84, of Sterling, formerly of Streator, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at Sterling Pavilion.

She was born Dec. 26, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of Augustus Willison and Alice (Marchand) Stowe. Jane served in the Navy Wave during the Korean War. She was a loving homemaker. Jane worked at several stores and at Westclox, and was co-owner of an A&W drive-in.

Jane earned her associate degree in general education at Illinois Central College. She spent most of her years helping and serving people with special needs. She worked at the Against Domestic Violence of Streator and Friendship Facilities in Ottawa until her retirement. Jane received awards for some of her writing over the years.

After she retired, she learned to use a computer and began writing poetry based on her relationship with Jesus Christ, sermons, and people she knew and met. Her last poem was

printed in Sterling Pavilion’s newsletter named “Divine Appointment” in November 2014.

Jane’s relationship with Jesus Christ was the hallmark of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Streator until moving to Sterling, where she became a member of Faith Baptist Church. Her greatest ministry was serving others, giving to missions, and praying for the needs of others.

Survivors include her children, Anne (Peter) Giacinto of Arkansas, Leslene (Roger) Carver of Missouri, Michael Gillum of Japan, and Jenilyn (Michael) Gottemoller of Sterling.

Per Jane’s wishes, her remains were donated to medical study. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Faith Baptist Church in Sterling with Bryan Bice, pastor, officiating. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls is handling arrangements.

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IN BRIEF Family creates 45-foot-tall icicle ST. ELMO (AP) – An Illinois family has created a 45-foot-tall icicle in their front yard.

Katherine Ragel of St. Elmo in south-central Illinois’ Fayette County says she’s worried there might be an accident because passing traffic sometimes will “stop in the middle of the road.”

Ragel’s son, Garrick Moreland, made the icicle.

The tree trimmer climbed into one of Ragel’s trees with a hose and turned on the water when temperatures dropped a few weeks ago. The icicle kept growing.

The Effingham Daily News reported the idea originally came from Ragel’s late husband,

Alan Ragel, who liked to build smaller icicles along the driveway.

St. Elmo is about 20 miles southwest of Effingham on Interstate 70.

to the scene administered CPR, but failed to get a response from the woman.

The woman was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where she was pronounced dead.

Body found by man shoveling snow Man fails to appear NILES (AP) – The body over fatal crash of a woman has been found by a man shoveling snow along a suburban Chicago street.

The body of 55-year-old Elizabeth Lutz was found buried under snow covering a Niles parkway late Monday.

Police say the woman was found face down in the parkway. An officer called

URBANA (AP) – A driver ticketed over a Champaign County crash that killed three members of an Indiana family has failed to appear in court.

Twenty-year-old Xiang Cheng is accused of improper lane usage in the April 2014 crash north of Homer. The offense is pun-

ishable by a fine. He does not face criminal charges.

His attorney, Aaron Brakke, says Cheng is in China, and he asked the judge to excuse his absence at Tuesday’s pretrial hearing.

The Champaign NewsGazette reported that the judge denied the request, while also refusing the state’s attorney’s request for an arrest warrant to be issued.

Judge Brian McPheters continued the case until Feb. 10 and ordered Cheng to appear.

The April 20 crash killed Otis Doxtator of Indianapolis; his wife, Dorothy; and their 33-year-old son, Scott.

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THE CARTOONIST’S VOICE

Undue licensing impedes state’s overall economy Barriers put up to vocations, as public pays more

Joe Heller, Heller Syndication

EDITORIAL | STATEHOUSE TRANSITION

Future-oriented governor is off to a promising start G

ov. Bruce Rauner set some standards for himself and state government in his inaugural address Monday.

For one: “I promise to you this administration will make our decisions based on the next generation, not the next election.”

For another: “In everything we do, we must ask ourselves, What does this mean for the next generation? For in order to thrive, we must prepare the next generation for success.”

For a third: “Yes, 2018 will be our bicentennial. What a perfect time these next few years will be to return our beloved Illinois to its rightful place as a leader among the states of America. A state that ... is ready to seize the future. A state ... where the next big things happen.”

Other Illinois governors have had futureoriented goals, but none entered office with the financial challenges now in Rauner’s lap. A $110 billion underfunded state public pension system. A $2 billion budget deficit in the state’s current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Billions of dollars in bills being paid late. A state government that borrows too much, spends too much, and richly deserves its dubious status as one of the most financially

What we think Inaugural addresses, executive actions, and early appointments do not necessarily a successful governorship make. However, Gov. Bruce Rauner has gotten off to a promising start, which is good for him and the state. shaky in the nation.

Rauner, a Winnetka Republican and venture capitalist who is serving in his first elected office, pulled no punches when sizing up Illinois’ fiscal problems and their impact on the economy.

Corruption and cronyism have hurt the state, he said, and both parties are to blame.

Businesses are moving away. Families are moving away. Young people are moving away. As they depart, the tax dollars they would have paid leave, too.

That’s not a formula for a bright future. And to fix the formula will require “sacrifice,” Rauner said.

THE NEW GOVERNOR touted the state’s many strengths, adding, “We just need the policy and leadership to make us the best we can possibly be.”

It’s one thing to pledge leadership. It’s another thing to provide it.

Rauner’s early actions as governor appear promising.

He signed an executive

order to improve ethics and accountability for state employees. It mandates more disclosure about outside activities and financial interests, bans state workers from receiving meals and gifts from lobbyists, and prohibits lobbying work by former state employees until 1 year after they depart.

He ordered a freeze on non-essential spending by every state agency.

He rescinded dozens of appointments, hires, and job transfers by outgoing Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn to state boards and agencies; they will be reviewed.

He halted spending, with some exceptions, on state contracts awarded since Nov. 1, including millions of dollars in interstate highway and tollway spending; those contracts, too, will be reviewed.

He appointed a farmer, Phil Nelson of Seneca, the former Illinois Farm Bureau president, as Illinois agriculture secretary. (By contrast, Quinn had a former legisla-

tor in charge of the ag department.)

And he nixed out-thedoor executive orders

by Quinn regarding minimum wages, immigration, and the annual release by governors of income tax returns.

Between meeting with all four legislative leaders Tuesday and spending his first night in the drafty old Executive Mansion, Rauner has sought to exert his leadership as he settles into the job.

His first State of the State address on Feb. 4 and budget address on Feb. 18 will give further insight into his plans.

Democratic legislative leaders, who hold vetoproof majorities, and who Rauner has accused of being “corrupt,” aren’t used to working with a governor from another party.

Said Senate President John Cullerton: Rauner has “a lot to learn.”

Said House Speaker Michael Madigan: “It will be difficult if somebody wants to make it difficult, but that’s not going to be me.”

Illinoisans frustrated with their deadbeat state elected Rauner to shake things up in Springfield – to change the focus of government from the next election to the next generation.

The shaking has just begun.

Hold on.

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SPRINGFIELD – Why do we license barbers?

Or roofers?

Or interior decorators?

I’ve never quite understood Illinois’ need to create barriers for people to enter certain vocations.

Back in the 1950s, my dad taught himself to cut hair on an Army troopship between Tokyo and San Francisco.

Later, while he attended college on the GI Bill, he kept my older brother and sister fed by cutting his classmates’ hair on Friday nights in my family’s tiny apartment.

It was part of his ticket into the middle class.

Today, that wouldn’t be possible.

Illinois now requires barbers to have 350 days of training and to pay a $142 fee.

So much for teaching yourself to cut hair and setting up shop in your own living room.

But these types of restrictions have become all too common. The Institute for Justice estimates that one-third of the jobs in the United States now require state licenses.

If most license restrictions were eliminated, the Institute estimates, the employment rate in the United States would go up as much as 1 percentage point, said Lee McGrath, a lawyer for the group.

Some people would have you believe that government bureaucrats are perched like buzzards, waiting for some unsuspecting entrepreneur to come along before they swoop in.

The reality is filled with much more intrigue.

REGULATION OFTEN is the product of a chummy relationship between elected officials and those in business who want to cut down on their competition to maximize profits.

So every year, folks in various vocations come to the state Capitol, asking for their fields to be licensed and regulated.

It usually works like this: Have the state require extensive training for those wanting to enter the field.

Exempt everyone already in the field from the new regulations by

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

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“grandfathering” them in.

By doing this, folks in the profession can create an artificial shortage of “licensed” individuals.

This reduces the supply of people who can do the job, and enables those still in the field to be paid more.

That should concern us all.

An Institute for Justice study indicated that it costs consumers 15 percent more to receive a service from a licensed vocation than in a state where same job isn’t licensed.

So, we paying more for something that provides

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If most license restrictions were eliminated, the Institute [for Justice] estimates, the employment rate in the United States would go up as much as 1 percentage point. ...

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us with little to no benefit.

But don’t professional licenses help ensure that the public is safer?

Insurance companies don’t think so, McGrath said. Liability insurance rates are the same in states that require certain professions to be licensed and in the states that don’t, he said.

And let’s face it, consumers are the best regulators, not government.

If a roofer, barber, auctioneer, hair braider, or other licensed profession does lousy work, they will soon go out of business.

And if they do good work, they may prosper.

Ultimately, the endorsement of consumers carries far more weight than that of government.

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

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ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE

Dem leaders urge bipartisanship, set priorities SPRINGFIELD (AP) – As the new legislative session opened Wednesday under a Republican governor, Democratic leaders urged bipartisanship while at the same time sending a clear signal that they’re going to advance their own priorities,

including raising the minimum wage and increasing funding for schools and social services.

House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton also indicated they’ll let Gov. Bruce Rauner take the lead – at least initially – on the

state’s single biggest headache in the year ahead: the expiration of a temporary income tax increase and the resulting multibilliondollar revenue loss for current and future budgets.

Madigan suggested that the state’s first divided government in more than

a decade means a more active role for Republican lawmakers.

“I wish to welcome you back – back to the active participation of state government,” he said during a House swearing-in ceremony at the University of Illinois-Springfield. He

CONGRESS | SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE

“It’s cumbersome, it takes too long, there’s far too much paperwork. It just intimidates a lot of people,” he says.

NEW YORK (AP) – Cutting regulations and taxes are on Rep. Steve Chabot’s must-do list for small businesses.

The Ohio Republican, who became chairman of the House Small Business Committee when Congress took office last week, plans to continue the committee’s focus on how the government burdens small companies.

“If there’s one thing government can do for small business it’s to get the heck off their backs,” Chabot says. “We do over-regulate them. We do overtax them.”

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U.S. Rep Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, speaks at a May 2013 gathering of tea party activists in Cincinnati.

Chabot, who became chairman of the House Small Business Committee when Congress took office last week, plans to continue the committee’s focus on how the government burdens small companies. looking for more progress in a Congress now controlled by the GOP. “We think we have a much better chance at advancing a whole range of tax reform issues,” Chabot says.

Among them: a drop in personal tax rates as well as corporate rates and a permanent increase in tax deductions on equipment and property purchases. Chabot also wants an end to the estate tax, which has forced some families to sell a business when the owner dies because they don’t have enough cash to pay the government.

Priorities Chabot plans to hold hearings to advocate for small businesses, as did his predecessor Sam Graves, R-Mo. Chabot says the committee will focus on the health care law and regulations issued by the IRS and Environmental Protection Agency.

Chabot also plans to push for tax relief for small businesses. He noted that when the Republican-led House passed tax bills in the past, the legislation stalled in the then-Democratic led Senate. He’s

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Chabot was first elected to Congress from Ohio’s 1st District in 1994, served until he lost his seat in 2008 and won it back 2 years later. He has been on the Small Business Committee for his entire 18 years in Washington.

His district borders House Speaker John Boehner’s. The two men have a good relationship, Chabot says.

Legislation Chabot sponsored in the last Congress included bills to make permanent the prohibition against state and local government taxes on Internet access and to increase the amount of investor money available to small companies under the SBA’s Small Business Investment Company Program. Neither bill made it to the floor of House.

Before Congress, Chabot ran a small business, a solo law practice.

He recalls getting a taste of the kinds of government regulations he wants to see less of.

“It was the paperwork.

You’re just inundated with reporting to the federal government,” he says.

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

Abbott..................................44.27 Alcoa....................................14.95 AltriaCorp............................51.73 Autonation...........................57.20 American Express...............87.09 Arris-Group.........................28.15 Apple.................................109.80 ADM.....................................47.46 AT&T....................................33.33 Bank of America..................16.02 Boeing................................130.35 BorgWarner.........................51.73 BP.........................................35.67 Casey’s.................................92.38 Caterpillar............................86.08 CenturyLink.........................38.32 Chevron.............................103.89 Cisco....................................27.92 Citigroup..............................48.99 CNW....................................43.50 CocaCola..............................42.56 ConAgra...............................35.50 Dean....................................18.59 Deere & Co..........................86.48 Disney..................................94.19 Donaldson...........................36.55 DuPont.................................72.96 Exxon...................................89.73 Ford.....................................15.11 Exelon..................................36.92 GE........................................23.78 FifthThird............................18.21 HawaiianElectric.................33.87 Hewlett Packard..................39.44

HomeDepot.......................102.59 Intel Corp............................36.35 IBM....................................155.77 IntlPaper..............................53.41 JCPenney...............................8.14 JohnsonControls.................45.22 Johnson&Johnson.............103.99 JPMorgan Chase..................56.79 Kraft.....................................62.76 Kroger...................................65.75 Leggett&Platt.......................44.36 Manpower...........................63.79 McDonald’s.........................91.52 Merck&Co............................62.65 Microsoft.............................45.96 3M......................................159.80 Monsanto..........................117.50 Newell..................................37.64 AGL......................................54.50 Nike......................................93.74 Parker-Han........................122.34 Pfizer....................................32.48 Pepsico.................................96.66 Procter&Gamble.................89.95 RaymondJames...................52.85 Republic...............................40.05 Sears Hldg...........................34.77 SensientTech.......................58.85 Sprint.....................................4.14 Staples..................................17.33 TheTravelers......................103.76 UnitedContinental.............64.04 UnitedTech........................113.49 USBancorp..........................41.32 USSteel.................................22.44 Verizon.................................46.96 Walgreen..............................74.99 WalMartStores....................86.57 WalMartMexico..................20.22 WasteMgt.............................51.83 Wendy’s...............................10.04

Commodities The following quotations are provided as a community service by Sterling Futures: Corn: March 3.81; May 88; July 3.95 Soybeans: Jan. 9.92 1⁄2; March 10.091⁄2; May 10.141⁄2 Soybean oil: Jan. 32.57; March 32.82 Soybean meal: Jan. 328.90; March 335.50 Wheat: March 5.37 3⁄4; May 5.403⁄4 Oats: March 2.823⁄4; July

2.893⁄4 Live cattle: Feb. 155.75; April 154.32; June 147.60 Feeder cattle: Jan. 220.15; March 210.10 Lean hogs: Feb. 76.02; April 78.00; June 88.25 Sugar: March 14.93 Cotton: March 58.98 T-Bonds: March 1493⁄32 Silver: March 16.85 Gold: Feb. 1230.00 Copper: March 2.5245 Crude: Feb. 48.47 Dollar Index: Dec. 92.27

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But he doesn’t expect Republicans to get a free ride. Democrats have enough seats in the Senate to block legislation.

And President Barack Obama has made it clear he’ll continue to use executive orders to make policy changes like one he issued last year to shield about 4 million immigrants from deportation.

While the committee acts as an advocate, its primary jurisdiction is over the Small Business Administration. Chabot wants to see the agency’s lending process streamlined to make it easier to get loans.

he’ll be ready to give his budget address Feb. 18.

Democrats say they’re waiting to hear what he has to say before presenting their own ideas – possibly putting Rauner in the position of being first to propose either raising taxes or slashing spending.

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Taxes, regulations targets for new leader He was first elected in 1994, has been on panel for 18 years

noted that previous years’ budgets have been passed with only Democratic votes, saying “there will be many difficult roll calls up ahead.”

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Drawing will be at the Spring Prom on Saturday, April 11th.

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NORMAL

Class helps students deal with life New course part of a la carte approach districts are trying

BY EDITH BRADY-LUNNY The Pantagraph Distributed by The Associated Press

NORMAL – Adrianna Mounts made a lot of bad choices before high school.

Clashes with peers and people outside school were part of an unimpressive record of behavior.

All that changed in August when she enrolled in Choices, a class at Normal Community West High School.

Developed by special education teacher, Jill Prochnow, the class uses “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens”

by Sean Covey as its core curriculum.

“I remember last year I was not in a good place.

Now I’m not in an amazing place, but a better place,” said Mounts, adding it’s helped to sharing experiences with other students who face the same or worse struggles.

School social worker Rosann Emerson, who teaches the class with Prochnow, said the class “fits the needs of students where something has occurred that’s interfering with their academic performance.”

The 17 students, who all

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Normal West High School freshman Adrianna Mounts (left) talks Dec. 18 with counselor Rosann Emerson about the advantages of taking the school’s Choices class in Normal. Mounts said the class has helped her focus on academics and begin thinking about goals in life. have an Individualized Education Plan, start off by taking a serious look with their teacher at what has brought them to the class.

It takes courage for some students to reveal the difficult stories that are part of their personal histories, said Emerson.

“They are responding to what’s going on, to life’s

stressors. But it doesn’t have to define them,” said Emerson.

A school task force is advocating expansion of the Choices class as an elective for all students.

“I think all people have problems and we all could benefit from more people in our circle supporting us. Life is hard,” said Emerson.

For Adrianna, the difference is evident at home as well as school, according to her grandmother, Beth Mounds-Zemmel of Normal.

“This year has been so much better; she’s just a totally different kid,” she said. “She’s using the tools she been given and thinking things through.”

Choices is part of an a la carte approach school districts are developing in response to a greater need for services for students facing a broader range of issues.

Many students without an individualized plan receive support more informally, said Nancy Braun, special education supervisor with

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Friday, Jan. 16 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

National Association of Health Underwriters Continued Education Class, 9 a.m., 6 E. 23rd, Sterling, 800-798-1771.

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure check, 11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815589-3925.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed,

it’s your meeting; 8 p.m., open, Grapevine, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

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

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

ExactCare pharmacy program, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; Al-Anon-Alateen, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, state Route 52 N., Amboy.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m.,

closed; Rochelle Hospital, 900 N. Second St. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., closed, First Congregational Church, 218 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division St., state Route 26, Polo.

Alcoholics Anonymous District 73 meeting, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., Polo.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., open, women’s; noon, open; 6 p.m., open, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., former St. Anne Grade School, 32 N. Jones

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Ave., Amboy, 815-857-2315.

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

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214.

Downstairs, west door.

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

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

Bi-Ways Brain Injury Support Group, 2 p.m., Winning Wheels, 701 E. Third St., Prophetstown.

Register: 815-537-5168, ext. 29.

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

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

Drunk driver can’t forgive himself Dear Abby, I am 42 years old and a divorced father of two.

Earlier this year, I caused a fatal drunk driving accident. Once I came to and realized what I had done, I accepted responsibility and pled guilty to my crime. I have never before been in trouble with the authorities.

I believe God has forgiven me. I know my extremely supportive family and friends have also forgiven me. But how do I forgive myself? I think about it and cry daily for my victim and that family. I pray they will find some comfort that I am behind bars.

I plan to volunteer and use my time to help others as I have done in the past, once I am free. I also plan to tell my story to as many people as will listen to help stop the senseless act of driving under the influence.

I can never, and will never, forget what I have done. But I know I must forgive myself in order to move forward and start helping others. Any advice or suggestions you can give to help me work on forgiveness while I am in here would be greatly appreciated.

– Unforgiven Inmate in California

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

Dear Unforgiven, Something you can do while you are incarcerated would be to start a dialogue with the clergyperson of your faith who ministers to the prison population.

Because re-entry into the larger community can be stressful. If substance abuse counseling is available, join a group. It might help you avoid falling back into old habits upon your release.

Dear Abby, I am the owner of an art gallery and often host shows with a reception to introduce artists. This generates interest in their artworks among patrons purchasing a piece for their home or to add to their collection. We provide hors d’oeuvres and beverages for our clients and potential clients.

Several individuals come to our receptions and heap food on their plates, often filling them a second time and sometimes a third.

One woman has carried food out, saying it was for her husband who was waiting outside. (He must have been hiding, because I watched her get into her car alone and drive off.)

Abby, these people rarely even look at the art, let alone buy anything. They just eat and leave. My gallery is in a fairly small community, so I don’t want to be rude, but how can I tactfully tell these people to ease on down the road?

– Not Running a Soup Kitchen Dear Not, Have an employee monitor the food dis-

play, and when someone is spotted taking food outside or pigging out, have the employee quietly intervene. As for individuals who come to your gallery only to eat – and by now you know who they are – greet them politely and suggest quietly that because it is clear that your taste in art and theirs is not the same, it would be better if they shopped elsewhere.

P.S. And if attendance to these openings is by invitation, simply stop inviting the offenders.

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

Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Normal-based Unit 5 schools.

Determining what, if any services, are needed begins when a student walks into public school, said Michelle Lamboley, director of special education for Unit 5.

“Students come to us as young as 3, and we have to sort through what their needs are,” she said.

“We’re never going to place a child in special education without collecting a lot of data. We put a lot of emphasis on support.”

A total of 775 students – about 14 percent of total enrollment – currently receive special education services in Bloomingtonbased District 87 schools.

In Unit 5, 1,900 students – also 14 percent of its enrollment – receive services through specialized learning plans.

The stigma has lessened significantly, said Braun.

“Where it was once a segregated system, now it’s blended,” said Braun, noting that it’s common for students at all grade levels to come and go from the classroom for extra help with reading, math or other issues.

District 87 and Unit 5 both have social workers and psychologists who rotate among schools to evaluate students and counsel them with issues that affect their ability to succeed.

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

Open pool, open cards, open Wii games and computer lab, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Organized Wii Bowling games, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Sec-

ond St., Dixon.

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

“Hand and Foot” card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

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

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

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230 Crocheting, knitting and crafts, 1 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

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

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

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

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

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

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WHAT’S GOING ON PRINCETON | CONCERT ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – The Regional Survey of Art 11 will run through Feb. 21 at the gallery, 113 W. First St. Member Bob Logsdon is showing his photography through January at First National Bank in Amboy, 220 E. Main St. Members Bill Delp and Rhonda Lampe are showing their work through January at Sauk Valley Bank, 300 Walton Drive.

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

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

Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

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

The exhibit will run through Feb. 20.

Visit woodlawnartsacademy. com for more information.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

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

At Books on First DIXON – Tracy Fleck will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the store, 202 W. First St. At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Bobbie White and Shaylynn Wescott will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. A benefit Saturday will help the family of a longtime Sauk Valley musician.

Craig Givens, who died Dec. 15 of complications from brain cancer, was the rhythm guitarist for Rout 38. He left three adult children and several grandchildren. All money from the benefit will help with remaining medical and funeral expenses.

The benefit will start at 1 p.m., with Cal Stage, Pat Anderson, Catfish Dog, and Rout 38 performing.

There will be barbecue meals for $5, a bake sale, a 50/50 drawing, and an auction, with gift certificates among the items up for bid.

Auction items still are being accepted. Call Brad Popejoy, 815-441-0953, or Rosa “Pinky” Barb, 815-590-7500, for more information or to donate items.

Upcoming: Jan. 22, Karaoke with The Funnies; Jan. 23, Cal Stage Band; and Jan. 24, Smoke N’ Guns At Cragel’s PROPHETSTOWN – Frank F. Sidney and the Western Bandit Volunteers will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 24 at the bar, 345 Washington St. At Dixon VFW Post 540 DIXON – Red Hot Karaoke will provide entertainment from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, and Drop Dead Dolly will play from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the bar, 1560 Franklin Grove Road.

Upcoming: Jan. 30, Red Hot Karaoke At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is open to the public at 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the bar, 316 W. First St. Musicians also are welcome to join the band with Notorious Folk, featuring Steve Catron, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

Blues band to perform Saturday Tickets $15 for show at Grace Performing Arts Center Shaw Media

PRINCETON – The Chicago blues band Studebaker John and the Hawks will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St. Studebaker John Grimaldi grew up listening to gritty Chicagoland blues at the iconic Maxwell Street Market. He derives his stage name both from the late ’50s classic roadster (one of which he owns), and from an early inspiration and mentor, J.B. ”Hawk” Hatto.

An acknowledged master of the slide guitar and harmonica, Grimaldi began his playing career in the At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – New Shoes will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday, and the Dani Lynn Howe Band will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Saturday Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers STERLING – Country gentleman Lyle Grobe and the Rhythm Ramblers will play from 8 to 11:30 p.m. at Wagon Wheel, 1711 W. Fourth St. Call 815-284-8484 for more information.

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

COMEDY Feb. 12 Regan in Rockford ROCKFORD – Comedian Brian Regan is bringing his 10-year nonstop tour to the area at 7:30 p.m. at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Tickets are $39.75 and are on sale through ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets.

Tickets also can be purchased from the Coronado box office by calling 815-968-2722.

Go to coronadopac.org for more information.

Feb. 15 Food Network star on stage ROCKFORD – Food Network star Alton Brown will bring the “Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour” to the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., at 7 p.m.

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

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

Go to coronadopac.org for more information.

early ’70s, drawing on other such Chicago West Side legends as Big Walter Horton and Hound Dog Taylor.

He and his band have remained centered in Chicago but regularly play before national and international audiences.

Recognizing that Studebaker John reaches beyond his ’50s Chicago roots, Guitar One magazine has said “he makes original music that is both timeless and relevant.” Bruce Iglauer of Alligator Records adds, “John captures the raw grit of the classic blues musicians but pumped up to a rocking energy level.”

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Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to www.franklingroveil.org for more information.

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

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

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

Feb. 6 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON – First Fridays Open Stage music show returns at 7 p.m. to the Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Admission is a donation. All musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

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

most recent Blind Pig recording, “Waiting in the Sun,” is described as “containing, for the first time, slide guitar with Latin rhythms, raw blues grooves, and rock and roll with a touch of jazz.”

Tickets cost $15 and are available at festival56.com; by leaving a phone message with the box office at 815879-5656, ext. 11; or at the door. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m.

There is no reserved seating. The Grace seats about 140 and is handicapped-accessible. All prior sold tickets will be honored in limiting ticket sales at the door, if necessary.

Beer and wine will be sold.

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Chicago blues band Studebaker John and the Hawks will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St., Princeton.

First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

Find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

Upcoming: March 14

be purchased by calling 815968-0595 or at the box office.

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

Jan 23. and are $35 and $45.

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

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

Go to littlebigtown.com for more information.

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

Tickets are $81, $91, and $101, plus applicable fees, and are on sale through ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets also can be purchased from the Coronado box office by calling 815-9682722.

Visit jbonamassa.com for more information.

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

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

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

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

DOWNTOWN EVENTS Feb. 14 Second Saturdays in Dixon DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings, featuring art, music and other cultural events, returns to various venues, mostly from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between

FAMILY FUN Saturday through Sept. 7 Traveling exhibit in area ROCKFORD – “Savage Ancient Seas: Dinosaurs of the Deep!” opens Saturday and runs through Labor Day at Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. The 5,000-square-foot exhibit features fossil skeletons and restorations, interactive displays, and hands-on activities.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. General admission is $8 for adults, $7 for children ages 3 to 12, and free to children younger than 3.

Go to burpee.org or call 815965-3433 for more information.

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

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

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COMMENTARY | MUSIC REVIEWS Guster lackluster on latest release “Evermotion” (Grade: C-minus)

Besides Bruno, nothing special on ‘Uptown Special’ (Grade: D)

Trainor tries too hard, comes up short on ‘Title’ (Grade: C)

Mark Ronson, with the help of Bruno Mars, made my favorite pop song of 2014, “Uptown Funk.”

Ronson is an accomplished DJ and producer. He’s likely best known for his Motown-influenced production of Amy Winehouse’s 2006 album “Back to Black.”

I, like many I’m sure, was excited to dive into his new album, “Uptown Special,” when it dropped Tuesday.

Head first, straight into the shallow zone.

This album is just … blah. It’s full of his signature throwback style. With “Uptown Special,” Ronson was clearly going for a ’70s and ’80s funk vibe. This problem is, at most points on the album, it just isn’t all that interesting.

Other than Bruno Mars, his collaborators don’t offer much.

Tracks like “Summer Breaking,” and “I Can’t Lose,” don’t sound inspired. They just sound like retreads of songs you’ll swear you’ve heard before.

And, when you’re a DJ and producer, you depend on your collaborators to bring something to the (turn)table.

One of the few songs that isn’t sleepy or forgettable is “Feel Right,” featuring Mystikal. The problem? It’s raunchier than a romance novel.

I’m no prude, but the rapper lets at least 10 profanities fly in the song’s first 30 seconds. What’s worse? He provides some truly disturbing mental pictures with his other rhymes.

Not quite the different I was looking for.

“Uptown Funk” will always be a great pop song. So, you’ll always have that, Mr. Ronson.

– Lucas Pauley, Plan!t Sauk Valley editor

Meghan Trainor released her debut album “Title” Tuesday and it’s official: She’s the female Lil Wayne of pop music.

Loads of talent, but, way, way too much gimmick.

Does every line have to contain a trendy word or cheese-puff rhyme?

Yes, cheese-puff. I’m declaring that trendy. Start saying it. Let it spread like wildfire. If it shows up on her sophomore album, … well, then, there it is, folks.

I get it; it’s part of her style. And, it’s part of what made her breakout hit “All About That Bass” so unique.

But, “Walkashame,” about drinking too much and hooking up, and a dancier jam about liking drummers and how they “Bang Dem Sticks,” come off as forced and silly, not strong or sassy.

Maybe I’m expecting too much from Trainor. But, beyond these problems, there’s some really outstanding stuff on “Title.”

“Like I’m Gonna Lose You,” is an honest, straightforward love song that showcases Trainor’s unique, beautiful voice.

Like “All About That Bass,” the instrumentation on this ballad and another, “What If I,” has an old-school flavor that separates it from most things on the radio right now.

Not every song needs to be serious, but it seems clear Trainor doesn’t know what type of artist she wants to be. The album has no natural flow. And, while it has its moments, it could have been so much better.

– Lucas Pauley, Plan!t Sauk Valley editor

If you listen to alternative rock music, you’ve probably heard the band Guster at some point. You just might not know it.

The Boston-based band released its first album 20 years ago. Some of Guster’s biggest hits, “Amsterdam,” “Careful,” and “Satellite” among them, are good and catchy but not necessarily memorable.

In that way, and a bit in their sound, Guster and Better Than Ezra (debut album in 1993) are like musical brothers. Unfortunately, both bands seem to be showing their age in their third decade.

Understandably, both bands have tried to modernize their sound in their latest releases. That effort was an embarrassing fail for Better Than Ezra with its 2014 album, “All Together Now.” Guster, with its release last week of “Evermotion,” fares better, but only slightly.

On “Evermotion,” Guster has dialed back the guitars in favor of more electronics and horns. It’s a softer, safer

effort from a band that has never been particularly loud or edgy. The result is 10 songs that are neither bad nor particularly good (the best being “Endlessly” and “Gangway”) and one song that is particularly awful (“Never Coming Down”) because it sounds a bit like Jimmy Buffet. And that’s never a good thing.

Sadly, it sounds like Guster has lost its gusto.

– Jeff Rogers, SVM managing editor

Early morning experiment with Panda Bear’s latest (Grade: B) You’ve gotta get up pretty early in the morning to pull one over on SVM Managing Editor Jeff Rogers. Especially on New Music Tuesday.

Fortunately, my kids had me up at 6.

So I made some waffles, chopped up a honeycrisp, and put on the new Panda Bear album, “Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper.” Yeah, you’ll hear plenty of kids tunes in my house, but I’m hoping to help them latch onto my indie rock tendencies by sprinkling some in here and there. They love They Might Be Giants, so there’s hope.

I think the girls would be bigger fans of the last three solo albums put out

by Panda Bear – a.k.a. Noah Lennox – than “Grim Reaper.” Ths one has shed the poppy, Beach Boys feel and opted instead for ambience and exploratory.

Much like the earlier works of his former band, Animal Collective, this experimental collection works for me. It demands patience and offers rewards, should

you immerse yourself in it and be on the ready for the payoffs.

So, if you enjoy getting off the beaten path a bit, give it a spin ... er, click. And just to fully fill in for El Jeffe, I’ll give it a grade. Solid B. Nothing to write home about, but worth bringing up at the water cooler.

– Christopher Heimerman, SVM night news editor

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

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

etables, salad, assorted rolls, and cheesecake with fruit topping.

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

a.m. Jan. 30 at First Street Pub in Dixon; and 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Jan. 31 at Ralphie & Lu Lu’s in Ashton Tuesday

KARAOKE Jan. 23 and 24 Party with the James Gang Karaoke with the James Gang from 8 p.m. to midnight Jan. 23 at Catalina’s Tavern, 8288 state Route 2, Grand Detour, and 8 p.m. to midnight Jan. 24 at 319 Bistro, 319 First St., Dixon. Email jamesgang1996@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming: 8:30 p.m.-12:30

At Charlie’s Bar and Grill MOUNT CARROLL – Karaoke is offered at 7 p.m. every week at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

THEATER Tuesday Classic musical to hit stage ROCKFORD – “Guys and Dolls,” will be presented at 7:30

p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Tickets are on sale and start at $29.50. They can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling 800745-3000, or through the Coronado box office at 815-968-2722.

Go to coronadopac.org for more information.

Wednesday and Jan. 22 Auditions set for production MOUNT MORRIS – Performing Arts Guild of Mount Morris will have open auditions for its spring production of “Steel Magnolias,” from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday and Jan. 22 at the library at Pinecrest Grove Com-

munity Center on North McKendrie Street.

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

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

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

For more details about auditions, call Kathryn Paigen at 815990-0732.

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

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

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

Go to www.lovelandcommunityhouse.org for more information.

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Most teams would be over the moon with an 18-0 start.

The Bureau Valley Storm aren’t most teams.

It’s not that the BV boys aren’t happy that they have yet to lose a game. It’s just that they’re really not focused on their record.

“We don’t like to lose, and we’re happy we’re winning,” senior Josh Mead said. “But it’s just a number right now. We really haven’t accomplished anything yet. We haven’t won a state title, we haven’t even made it past the first round of regionals.

“Anything can happen on any given night; if you don’t bring it [in the postseason], then you’re knocked out just like that, no matter what your record was in the regular season.”

As the Sauk Valley’s last remaining unbeaten team, the Storm have kept their record unblemished in myriad ways.

They’ve proven equally adept at winning with offense and defense, and have a plethora of weapons with which to overmatch the opposition.

It starts with five senior starters, all of whom have ample experience at the varsity level.

Six seniors dot the top eight in BV’s rotation, and nine players returned from last year’s squad.

The veteran leadership is a big reason why the Storm have gotten off to such a hot start.

“That’s the benefit of seniors,” BV coach Jason Marquis said. “They play hard, and they work even harder. It’s not some sort of magic spell we’re doing as coaches. They weren’t all great players when they were freshmen, but they put their time in and worked their butts off, and so far, it’s paid off for them.

“It’s nice to be rewarded for your hard work; it doesn’t always work out that way, and they realize that, so they just keep working hard and we hope to keep catching our breaks … and taking advantage of them.”

BV is the perfect example of the old adage about making your own breaks. The team is full of driven, focused players, all of whom are athletic and skilled gym rats. Always under control, the Storm can run and gun with the best of them, but also slow things down and run their half-court sets when the situation calls for it.

And on defense, the ability to mix up full-court and halfcourt looks, switch between man-to-man and zone – and play all of them with aggressive tendencies – makes BV just as dangerous on that end of the court.

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Bureau Valley By The Numbers 1 – Parker Neuhalfen’s place on BV’s all-time scoring list (1,951 points) 2 – Number of starters averaging double figures in scoring 3 – Number of starters averaging at least 4.8 rebounds per game 4 – Number of starters averaging at least 2 assists per game 5 – Number of starters averaging at least 1.5 steals per game

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Bureau Valley’s Blake Balensiefen (21) and Newman’s Shayne Allen (30) go up for a rebound Tuesday night. Balensiefen, a senior, averages 2.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. BV has relied on a wealth of seniors throughout its unblemished start to the season.

yan Pace’s moment of truth arrived Wednesday when John Fox landed in Chicago to interview with the Bears’ new general manager.

Hire Fox as coach, and Pace will illustrate early in his tenure an ability to adapt quickly and close a deal, not to mention relieve pressure on himself. But hire anybody but the clearly most qualified coach, and Pace instantly will cast doubt on the decision-making of a rookie GM, especially if he hires friend and former Saints colleague Doug Marrone, who quit on the Bills.

Anybody else wonder how Pace enjoyed his 6-day honeymoon at 1920 Football Drive?

Fox represents a more obvious choice to coach the Bears than Bruce Arians did in 2013, when he was snubbed for Marc Trestman, Phil Emery’s favorite mistake.

Pace wasn’t around for that debacle, but chairman George McCaskey and president Ted Phillips need to give their 37-year-old executive a history lesson.

Any NFL franchise that bypasses the best candidate two coaching searches in a row is either headed for a decade of futility, or called the Raiders.

The Bears can’t afford to mess this up. That doesn’t mean they still can’t.

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WRESTLING | SPOTLIGHT ON ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN

Two Panthers, two different paths E-P’s Binion, Shoup eyeing fantastic finishes to season

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Austin Shoup (left) and Dylan Binion are chasing state wrestling berths for the Panthers. Binion is working his way back into shape after a serious football injury suffered in the the playoffs. Shoup is undefeated this season as a senior after transferring from Morrison.

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Dylan Binion and Austin Shoup have yet to suffer their first defeats on a wrestling mat this season.

The two Erie-Prophetstown Panthers have taken vastly different paths toward midseason excellence.

For Binion, merely getting on the mat was in question after suffering a significant injury in his final football game this past fall.

For Shoup, there was the not-so-small matter of which school he would attend for his senior season.

••• Binion carried the football 194 times for 1,631 yards this past season. On the last of those carries, in the third quarter of a first-round playoff loss to St. Joseph-Ogden, something went horribly wrong.

He remembers the call being an outside veer play. He was hit low, then took another shot in the back.

“I kind of went to cut back a little bit,” Binion said, “and a kid caught my feet up, and then another kid came in from behind, and I ended up twisting. It was the combination of a lot of bad things.”

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Binion file

School: Erie Class: Junior FYI: Missed first portion of this wrestling season due to injury suffered in football playoffs. ... Is currently 9-0, with tournament titles at ArgentaOreana and Polo. ... Sectional qualifier as freshman and sophomore.

Shoup file

School: Erie Class: Senior FYI: Transfer student from Morrison. ... Is currently 21-0 at 195 pounds, with 16 pins. ... State qualifier as a junior.

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Mariota headed for NFL, B2.

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Afraid of commitment Adrian Peterson Vikings GM Rick Spielman spoke highly of the embattled running back, but declined to say if Peterson will be back with Vikings.

Oh captain my captain Jonathan Toews The Blackhawks center was named captain of one of the All-Star teams for the Jan. 25 game. He will select players for his team.

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Three teams made head coaching hires

Local events

The New York Jets stuck with defense. The San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders are giving it a try, too.

The Jets hired Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles as head coach Wednesday, the 49ers promoted longtime defensive line coach Jim Tomsula, and the Raiders turned to Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio. Denver, Atlanta and Chicago still have openings.

Colts backup LB charged with rape Prosecutors in Indianapolis have filed charges of rape, criminal confinement with bodily injury and battery resulting in bodily injury against backup Colts linebacker Josh McNary.

The Army graduate has been with the Colts for two seasons after finishing his college career as the school’s all-time leader in sacks and tackles for loss.

MLB

Anderson signs minor-leage deal Former first-round pick Brian Anderson is receiving a second chance with the Chicago White Sox, albeit in a less glorified role.

Anderson, 32, and the Sox agreed to a minor league contract. Anderson hasn’t played in the majors since 2009 with the Boston Red Sox and even switched from the outfield to pitcher in 2010 but hasn’t played organized baseball since 2012.

Cubs, Mariners swap pitching prospects The Chicago Cubs seem to like Seattle Mariners pitching prospects.

For the second time in 4 weeks Wednesday, the Cubs acquired a minor league pitcher from the Mariners’ organization, obtaining Lars Huijer in exchange for left-hander Mike Kickham.

Huijer, 21, a native of the Netherlands, has a 17-17 record and 4.48 ERA over four minor league seasons.

BOXING

Pacquiao agrees to terms for fight Fight promoter Bob Arum says Manny Pacquiao has agreed to all terms for what would be boxing’s richest fight ever, a bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. The question now is whether the long-reluctant Mayweather will finally sign on the dotted line for what could be an astonishing $120 million payday for the fighter.

Arum says the fight would be held on May 2 at the MGM in Las Vegas.

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Today Men’s basketball 7:30 p.m.

• Highland at Sauk Valley

Women’s basketball 5:30 p.m.

• Highland at Sauk Valley

Girls basketball 7 p.m.

• LaSalle-Peru at Sterling 7:15 p.m.

AP

Oregon’s Marcus Mariota runs against Ohio State during a 42-20 loss in the national championship game in Arlington, Texas on Monday. Mariota, the Heisman Trophy winner, has declared his eligibility for the NFL draft. It was announced on the team’s website.

Sign him up Oregon quarterback Mariota declares for NFL draft

BY ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer

Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, whose bold moves and leadership on the field brought the Ducks to the brink of a national championship before falling short, is leaving Oregon early for the NFL. Mariota announced his longawaited decision to forgo his senior season on Oregon’s website. The team said he filed paperwork on Wednesday, a day before the NFL deadline.

“I will miss being with my teammates,” he said in a statement. “Being a part of this team was something special that I will always treasure.”

Mariota has been the humble leader of Oregon’s high-flying offense for three seasons. This season, the Ducks (13-2) defeated Florida State at the Rose Bowl in college football’s first playoffs, but fell 42-20 to Ohio State in Monday night’s national championship game.

The 6-foot-4 dual threat from Hawaii won every major award he qualified for, starting with the Heisman, as well as AP Player of the Year, the Maxwell and Walter Camp awards and Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year. He

Marcus Mariota 2014 stats Passing: 304 completions, 445 attempts; 42 touchdowns, 4 interceptions Rushing: 135 attempts, 770 yards, 15 touchdowns Receiving: 1 reception, 26 yards, 1 touchdown set a conference record for most touchdowns in a single season with 58; 42 via pass, 15 on the run and a touchdown catch.

His passing touchdowns set a Pac-12 single-season record. He also set the conference’s career mark for career touchdowns with 136.

He threw at least one touchdown pass in all 41 college games he played in at Oregon, starting in every one of his appearances. And he’s one of just four quarterbacks in FBS history to pass for more than 10,000 yards and run for more than 2,000 in his career.

“It’s been an honor to watch Marcus develop over the last 4 years, and I’m excited to see what his future holds,” Oregon coach Mark Helfrich said in a

statement. “He’s given this program everything we could have asked, and he’ll be the standard by which others are judged.

Mahalo.”

Led by Mariota, Oregon finished No. 2 in this season’s final AP rankings. Overall, the Ducks ranked third in the nation in total offense with an average of 547 yards per game. The Ducks’ passing offense under Mariota was ranked 10th nationally with an average of 312.5 yards a game.

Mariota’s passer efficiency rating (181.7) topped the nation.

Mariota was known for his steady demeanor from the start.

Off the field, he was shy and unassuming, but he stayed on the field following every game to shake hands and pose for pictures.

Mariota said before Monday’s season finale that he would trade his Heisman for a national championship, but it wasn’t to be. In the final game he threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns.

“My main focus was to be a great teammate,” he said following the game. “That’s all I hoped to accomplish. I don’t really care about legacies.”

Former Broncos coach best option in slim field HAUGH

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Nobody else in a weak field makes as much sense as Fox. Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin receives raves around the league as a charismatic communicator, but Austin’s next locker-room crisis will be his first as an NFL head coach.

Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn excels in the leadership category, but reports say he and the Falcons have mutual interest.

The unemployed Marrone, who took the money and ran out of Buffalo after exercising a $4 million opt-out clause, pales in comparison with Fox. Marrone went 15-17 in two seasons, told his players via text message he was leaving, and alienated enough people that one Bills source called him “the definition of average” to the New York Daily News.

Before the Bills, Marrone went 25-25 with Syracuse. But we are supposed to believe three seasons as Saints offensive coordinator (2006-08) in which he didn’t call the plays – Marrone was Sean Payton’s Aaron Kromer – uniquely qualifies him to work with Pace, a Saints

AP

Broncos 2014 head coach John Fox (left) had an interview with recently hired Bears’ GM Ryan Pace Wednesday. Fox is among the leading candidates for the Bears’ vacant head coaching job. disciple. Don’t buy the spin. If the Bears do, they will regret it.

The Bears’ next coach must make a major decision on his quarterback. The last time Marrone did so, he gave up on the development of first-round draft pick EJ Manuel after 14 games.

If Pace hires Marrone, it will mark a return of the buddy system that infected Halas Hall during the Lovie Smith Era. When a report surfaced Wednesday night that Marrone interviewed to be offensive coordinator for the Jaguars, Bears fans should have rejoiced and said a prayer for Blake Bortles.

At least the pres-

ence of Marrone and Austin provided the Bears leverage in any negotiations with Fox. The Bears need Fox worse than he needs the Bears, but staying involved with Plan B candidates suggested alternatives, albeit inferior ones.

In a week the Bills signed Rex Ryan to a 5-year, $27.5 million contract and the Cowboys re-signed Jason Garrett to a 5-year, $30 million deal, Fox figures to seek somewhere north of $6 million per season.

This is the corner into which McCaskey painted the Bears. When an owner announces money is no object,

he should remember agents have tremendous hearing. Consider Fox’s package, however rich, the price of credibility for an organization whose brand is badly damaged.

Allowing negotiations to fall through because of finances, which would leak thanks to Fox’s relationship with reporter Jay Glazer – a Fox insider indeed – would reinforce a cheap stereotype the McCaskeys have tried hard to outgrow.

Money can be no object for a guy one Bears source called “the ideal fit” for the team.

Skeptics of the Bears’ interest in Fox fixate on two areas: 1) That if Pace needs a veteran head coach for stability, then he was the wrong hire, and 2) That Fox benefited from coaching Peyton Manning, exaggerating his coaching ability.

The first over-generalization ignores the possibility that Pace – perhaps influenced

by Payton, Fox’s pal – considers Fox the right man for the job no matter his age.

And Fox’s overall record of 119-89 says he possesses experience the Bears can trust – if only their inexperienced GM lets them.

• Byron at Dixon • Oregon at Stillman Valley • Rock Falls at Lutheran 7:30 p.m.

• Amboy at Bureau Valley • Erie at Fulton • Morrison at Orion • Princeton at Newman • Prophetstown at Riverdale • RRSM at Eastland • AFC at Aquin • Milledgeville at Polo

Girls bowling 4 p.m.

• Sterling at Yorkville

Boys swimming 4:30 p.m.

• Rockford Christian at Sterling

Wrestling 5:30 p.m.

• Stillman Valley, GenoaKingston at Oregon • Lena-Winslow, Mendota at Amboy 6 p.m.

• Newman, Riverdale at St. Bede

On the tube TV listings

Today Men’s basketball 9 a.m.

• Notre Dame at Georgia Tech (replay), FSN 6 p.m.

• Cincinnati at Memphis, ESPN • Auburn at Florida, ESPN2 • Richmond at George Washington, ESPNU 7 p.m.

• UAB at Louisiana Tech, CSN 8 p.m.

• Nebraska at Wisconsin, ESPN2 • Colorado at Arizona, ESPN • Belmont at Murray St., ESPNU 9 p.m.

• Utah at Arizona St., FS1 10 p.m.

• BYU at Pacific, ESPNU

Women’s basketball 6 p.m.

• Penn St. at Nebraska, BTN 8 p.m.

• Maryland at Rutgers, BTN

Golf Noon

• Latin America Amateur Championship, first round, at Buenos Aires, Argentina, ESPN2 6 p.m.

• PGA, Sony Open, first round, at Honolulu, TGC

NBA 7 p.m.

• Thunder at Rockets, TNT 9:30 p.m.

• Cavaliers at Lakers, TNT

NHL 7 p.m.

• Red Wings at Blues, FSN

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

1

Dixon Dukes

2

48 points 3 first-place votes

Bureau Valley Storm 47 points 2 first-place votes

Dukes (13-1) fired up after first loss – in 3 OTs on road.

Prev: 1

6

Sterling Golden Warriors

3

38 points

Storm (18-0) proving they can win with offense & ‘D’.

Prev: 2

7

23 points

Newman Comets

Fulton Steamers

Morrison Mustangs 17 points

Steamers (10-7) can score, get stops in clutch.

Prev: 6

Warriors (5-6) still in thick of NIB-12 as race heats up.

Prev: 7

Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders

35 points

24 points

5

Raiders (9-3) starting to find complements to Gittleson.

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Marcos (13-5) showing they can score with anyone.

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Comets (10-7) looking for guards to go with their size.

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8

18 points

4

Polo Marcos

Eastland Cougars

9

10

14 points Cougars (5-5) always hustle, play with lots of heart.

Prev: 9

Mustangs (10-7) have balance necessary to make long run.

Prev: 8

Oregon Hawks 8 points Hawks (8-10) hanging tough in stacked BNC West.

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

1

Prophetstown Prophets

2

50 points 5 first-place votes

Amboy Clippers

6

Dixon Duchesses

Girls basketball

NIB-12 West

NIB-12 West

Ottawa LaSalle-Peru Sterling Geneseo Rochelle

Friday’s game • Geneseo at Ottawa, 7:30 Saturday’s games • Rock Island at Geneseo, 7:30 • Princeton at LaSalle-Peru, 6:30 Sterling MLK Tournament • Sterling vs. Willowbrook, 10 a.m.

• Sterling vs. Dixon, 6

Dixon Winnebago Rockford Lutheran Byron Mendota Oregon Stillman Valley Rock Falls

Conf.

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

All 13-1 11-3 12-1 10-3 13-5 8-10 2-8 2-13

Friday’s games • Lutheran at Stillman Valley, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Winnebago, 7:15 South Beloit MLK tournament • Byron vs. TBA Saturday’s games • Winnebago at Aurora Christian, 7:15 South Beloit MLK tournament • Byron vs. TBA Sterling MLK Tournament • Dixon vs. Montini, 1 • Dixon vs. Sterling, 6 West Carroll Shootout • Stillman Valley vs. Fulton Unity, 2:30

Three Rivers East Bureau Valley Kewanee Princeton St. Bede Newman Hall Amboy

Conf.

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

All 18-0 9-5 11-3 9-6 10-7 7-11 0-17

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

Three Rivers West Rockridge Riverdale Erie Orion Fulton Morrison Prophetstown Sherrard

All 13-1 10-4 8-10 6-8 10-7 10-7 3-10 5-8

Friday’s games • Morrison at Prophetstown, 7:30 • Orion at Riverdale, 7:30 • Sherrard at Fulton, 7:30

Conf.

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

Conf.

All Rockford Lutheran 6-1 12-3 Mendota 5-1 16-1 Stillman Valley 4-2 12-5 Byron 4-3 12-4 Oregon 3-4 11-9 Dixon 2-3 8-8 Rock Falls 0-5 9-9 Winnebago 0-5 6-13 Today’s games • Byron at Dixon, 7:15 • Mendota at Winnebago, 7:15 • Oregon at Stillman Valley, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Lutheran, 7:15 Saturday’s games • Rock Falls at Oregon, 2 • Stillman Valley at Dixon, 6 Byron MLK tournament • Byron vs. TBA DeKalb MLK tournament • Lutheran vs. Glenbard East, 10:30 a.m.

• Lutheran vs. TBD, 1:30

Three Rivers East Amboy Kewanee Hall Bureau Valley Newman St. Bede Princeton

Conf.

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

All 16-1 12-3 9-6 9-8 4-11 3-13 3-12

Today’s games • Amboy at Bureau Valley, 7:30 • Princeton at Newman, 7:30 • Hall at Kewanee, 8 Saturday’s games • Amboy at AFC, 7:30 Byron MLK tournament • St. Bede vs. TBA Kewanee MLK tournament • Kewanee vs. Freeport, 11:30 a.m.

• Kewanee vs. Orion, 4

All 9-4 9-3 7-4 13-5 4-5 4-6 1-8 3-11 1-7 3-11

Wednesday’s result • AFC 67, Milledgeville 54 Today’s game • West Carroll at Pecatonica, 7:30 Friday’s games • Lena-Winslow at Durand, 7:30 • Polo at Forreston, 7:30 South Beloit MLK tournament • AFC, Dakota, Orangeville vs. TBA Saturday’s games South Beloit MLK tournament • AFC, Dakota, Orangeville vs. TBA West Carroll Shootout • Milledgeville vs. Prince of Peace, 10 a.m.

17 points

5

35 points

26 points Warriors (9-10) looking to get back in groove after layoff.

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Cougars (14-6) continue to find ways to pick up wins.

Prev: 4

Rock Falls Rockets

9

10

15 points

Fillies (11-5) put together back-to-back wins last week.

Prev: 9

Rockets (9-9) hitting road twice in next 3 days.

Prev: 8

Bureau Valley Storm 5 points Storm (9-8) keep hanging around in TRAC East.

Prev: NR

Conf.

Prophetstown 5-0 Sherrard 5-0 Morrison 4-2 Rockridge 3-3 Erie 3-3 Fulton 1-3 Orion 1-3 Riverdale 0-4 Today’s games • Erie at Fulton, 7:30 • Morrison at Orion, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Riverdale, 7:30 • Sherrard at Rockridge, 7:30 Saturday’s games Kewanee MLK tournament • Orion vs. Peoria Manual, 10 a.m.

• Orion vs. Kewanee, 4

Conf.

Aquin 6-0 AFC 4-0 Dakota 5-1 Milledgeville 3-2 Durand 1-1 Polo 2-3 Forreston 2-3 Orangeville 1-4 Pecatonica 0-4 South Beloit 0-4 Wednesday’s result • Forreston 48, Pearl City 44 Today’s games • AFC at Aquin, 7:30 • Dakota at Durand 7:30 • Milledgeville at Polo, 7:30 • Pecatonica at South Beloit, 7:30 Friday’s game Byron MLK tournament • Dakota vs. TBA Saturday’s games • Amboy at AFC, 7:30 • Milledgeville at Forreston, 7:30 • Pecatonica at Orangeville, 7:30 • South Beloit at Durand, 7:30 • Polo at Aquin, 7:30 Byron MLK tournament • Dakota vs. TBA

Points per game Parker Neuhalfen, BV sr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Noah McCarty, Newman jr.

Zach Barber, Fulton sr.

Trevor Otten, Oregon jr.

Cal Jarrett, Dixon sr.

Sterling Thornton, Sterling jr.

Kaleb Church, Morrison sr.

Laron Carr, Dixon sr.

Hayden Sweet, Faith so.

Juan Gomez, Sterling so.

Tommy Johnston, BV sr.

Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Jordan Harris, M’ville sr.

Jacob Mammosser, RF sr.

Hunter Hamstra, Morrison sr.

Luke Ebersole, M’ville sr.

Mason Sitzmore, Morrison sr.

Zach Lessman, Polo sr.

Vinny Bramm, Erie jr.

Jacob Barnes, Newman sr.

Brad Cavanaugh, Polo jr.

Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon jr.

Jacob Hilliker, AFC jr.

Bransen Rosenow, Erie jr.

23.6 19.3 18.0 16.9 16.9 14.6 14.5 14.4 14.0 13.8 13.6 13.6 13.3 13.0 13.0 12.6 12.3 11.6 11.5 11.1 10.9 10.9 10.6 10.5 10.3

Rebounds per game Cody Weimer, Erie jr.

Ben Bierdeman, Faith so.

Noah McCarty, Newman jr.

Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Logan Johnson, Faith sr.

Matt Wasilewski, Oregon sr.

Kevin Kurz, AFC sr.

Hayden Sweet, Faith so.

Kaleb Church, Morrison sr.

Tommy Johnston, BV sr.

Jerrick Orsted, Oregon jr.

Anthony Tenboer, Morrison sr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Nolan McGinn, Newman sr.

Cal Jarrett, Dixon sr.

Parker Neuhalfen, BV sr.

Hunter Hamstra, Morrison sr.

Jacob Hilliker, AFC jr.

Owen Drew, Amboy so.

Jacob Barnes, Newman sr.

Joe Brouilette, Sterling sr.

Kyle Kemmerer, Amboy sr.

Trevor Otten, Oregon jr.

Wyatt Patterson, Polo jr.

10.4 10.3 10.0 8.7 8.3 8.0 7.5 7.5 7.2 7.1 6.8 6.6 6.2 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.7 5.7 5.6 5.5 5.1 5.0 5.0 5.0

Assists per game Joey Brackemyer, Morrison jr.

Seth Sanderson, Fulton sr.

Noah Hogue, Morrison jr.

Juan Gomez, Sterling so.

Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

David Zinke, AFC jr.

Josh Mead, BV sr.

Cal Jarrett, Dixon sr.

Laron Carr, Dixon sr.

Brad Cavanaugh, Polo jr.

James McFadden, RF jr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Jordan Harris, M’ville sr.

Kaywan Palmer, AFC so.

Jarrett Reynolds, Oregon jr.

Parker Neuhalfen, BV sr.

Mason Sitzmore, Morrison sr.

Matthew Handel, Polo sr.

Alex Johnson, BV sr.

Vinny Bramm, Erie jr.

Tommy Johnston, BV sr.

Jacob Hilliker, AFC jr.

Cole Olson, Amboy jr.

Austin Webb, Polo ar.

Jordan Chandler, Erie jr.

Sterling Thornton, Sterling jr.

6.2 4.9 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.0

Steals per game Josh Mead, BV sr.

Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Kaywan Palmer, AFC so.

Parker Neuhalfen, BV sr.

Jacob Hilliker, AFC jr.

Kevin Kurz, AFC sr.

Zach Lessman, Faith sr.

Trevor Otten, Oregon jr.

Matt Wasilewski, Oregon sr.

Brad Cavanaugh, Polo jr.

Noah Hogue, Morrison jr.

Cody Weimer, Erie jr.

Blake Balensiefen, BV sr.

Ben Bierdeman, Faith so.

Alex Johnson, BV sr.

David Zinke, AFC jr.

3.1 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8

Blocks per game Isaiah Roby, Dixon jr.

Bret Gittleson, AFC sr.

Kevin Kurz, AFC sr.

Owen Drew, Amboy so.

Cal Jarrett, Dixon sr.

Hayden Sweet, Faith so.

Wyatt Patterson, Polo jr.

4.0 1.7 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.0

Steals per game Emy Wright, Oregon sr Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy so Corrie Reiley, Prophststown sr Cassidy Koning, AFC jr Rachel Cobert, Erie jr Krista Beach, AFC sr Heaven Bennett, Bureau Valley sr Emma Melton, Morrison so Heather Strike, Prophetstown sr Lauren Meurer, AFC so Kennedy Dinges, Amboy sr Mackenzie Doubler, Eastland jr Julie Hurd, Newman sr Hope Friday, AFC sr Madeline Prestegaard, AFC fr

6.6 4.7 4.1 3.4 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.1

Blocks per game Allison Prestegaard, AFC sr Betsy Leonard, Fulton jr Madeline Prestegaard, AFC fr Carlie Bickett, Bureau Valley sr Krista Beach, AFC sr Lexis Macomber, Eastland sr Emy Wright, Oregon sr

6.2 3.0 1.6 1.4 1.1 1.1 1.0

GIRLS BASKETBALL | SVM LEADERBOARD Points per game Emy Wright, Oregon sr Lexis Macomber, Eastland sr Gabby Sandoval, Sterling sr Lakin Goodman, Morrison sr Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown sr Allison Prestegaard, AFC sr Rachel Cobert, Erie jr Katlyn Leibing, Amboy sr Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls sr Kelsey Simpson, Newman so Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy so Darcy Kepner, Bureau Valley jr Abbee Sigel, Rock Falls fr Annie Forster, Eastland sr Averi Leitzen, Fulton jr Clare Kramer, Prophetstown sr Tyler Smith, Dixon jr Madeline Prestegaard, AFC fr Alisyn Essex, AFC sr Carly Hartle, Dixon sr Chelsi Blair, Rock Falls sr Bailey Schrader, Rock Falls sr Mackenzie Doubler, Eastland jr Makenzie Fink, Eastland so Heaven Bennett, Bureau Valley sr

25.7 17.5 16.4 14.7 14.4 14.3 13.7 12.1 12.0 11.9 11.7 11.5 11.1 10.8 10.0 10.0 9.7 9.6 9.5 9.3 9.2 9.0 9.0 9.0 8.8

Rebounds per game Lexis Macomber, Eastland sr Ashley Greul, Morrison sr Rachel Cobert, Erie jr Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls sr Madeline Prestegaard, AFC fr Heaven Bennett, Bureau Valley sr Kaitlyn Liebing, Amboy sr Betsy Leonard, Fulton jr Carlie Bickett, Bureau Valley sr Bailey Schrader, Rock Falls sr Carly Hartle, Dixon sr Emily Sauer, Rock Falls so Allison Prestegaard, AFC sr Clare Kramer, Prophetstown sr Darcy Kepner, Bureau Valley jr Isabelle Shiaras, Dixon so Emma Sitzmore, Morrison so Mary Jensen, Newman so Emy Wright, Oregon sr Annie Forster, Eastland sr Sydney Wilhelm, Amboy sr Emily Cox, Erie jr Adrienne Banks, Morrison sr Makenzie Fink, Eastland so Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy so Savannah Dean, Bureau Valley jr

10.3 9.3 9.1 8.6 8.1 8.0 7.7 7.3 7.2 7.0 6.7 6.6 6.3 6.2 6.2 6.1 5.6 5.3 5.3 5.1 4.9 4.8 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.4

Assists per game Kennedy Dinges, Amboy sr Olivia Babcock, Rock Falls so Mackenzie Doubler, Eastland jr Cassidy Koning, AFC jr Delaney Wilhelm, Amboy so Leela Parrish, Erie sr Averi Leitzen, Fulton jr Corrie Reiley, Prophetstown sr Emma Melton, Morrison so Aubree Schmitt, Newman sr Emy Wright, Oregon sr Lauren Meurer, AFC so Julie Hurd, Newman sr Sarah Trujillo, Newman sr Heather Strike, Prophetstown sr Clare Kramer, Prophetstown sr Maggie Bushman, Dixon sr Gabby Sandoval, Sterling sr.

Jordan Price, Fulton so Cheslea Lesniewski, Fulton sr Carlie Bickett, Bureau Valley sr Darcy Kepner, Bureau Valley jr Hope Friday, AFC sr Caitlin Maloney, Erie jr

5.8 5.8 5.2 4.5 4.3 4.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.7

WRESTLING | SVM HONOR ROLL All 17-2 15-2 11-5 12-7 12-8 8-11 5-7 0-15

NUIC East

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

All 11-5 9-10 8-11 5-16 1-12

Three Rivers West

Saturday’s games West Carroll Shootout • Newman vs. Forreston, 7

Conf.

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

Conf.

2-2 2-2 2-3 1-4 0-3 Today’s game • LaSalle-Peru at Sterling, 7 Friday’s game • Geneseo at Ottawa, 6 Ottawa Sterling LaSalle-Peru Geneseo Rochelle

BNC West

BNC West

4

Sterling Golden Warriors

BOYS BASKETBALL | SVM LEADERBOARD

Boys basketball All 8-5 7-6 5-6 8-6 1-10

Morrison Fillies

Duchesses (8-8) hoping post players get healthy.

Prev: 7

AT A GLANCE

Eastland Cougars

Raiders (14-1) want to make hay in meat of schedule.

Prev: 3

8

18 points

Cards (128) poised to make noise in TRAC West.

Prev: 6

Conf.

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

39 points

Clippers (16-1) proving they can impose will on anyone.

Prev: 2

7

23 points

3

45 points

Prophets (17-2) give opponents fits on both ends of court.

Prev: 1

Erie Cardinals

Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders

All 14-4 14-1 11-4 5-10 3-4 6-9 5-10 1-10 1-14 0-6

106 Tyler Fleetwood, Fulton Andrew VanKampen, WC Noah Garcia, Sterling Tyler Lowry, Dixon Augustus Linke, Morrison Chris Bonnell, Erie-P’town

20-2 18-3 15-7 13-7 15-10 12-10

.909 .857 .681 .650 .600 .545

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

22-4 18-7 15-7 13-9 11-10

.846 .720 .681 .590 .523

138 Jesse Ditzler, Polo Grady Todd, Erie-P’town Andrew Garcia, Sterling Devon Murray, West Carroll Eli Monier, Newman

13-1 17-4 18-5 17-6 10-7

.928 .809 .782 .739 .588

28-6 11-3 16-5 17-7 13-6 16-13

.823 .785 .761 .708 .684 .551

113 Mason Rhodenbaugh, Dixon 14-5 Tristen Dudley, Rock Falls 18-7 Anthony McCartney, Morrison 14-7 Collin Mikesh, Erie-P’town 8-7 Ivan Mendoza, Sterling 11-10

.736 .720 .666 .533 .523

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

23-4 14-7 13-7 7-6

.851 .666 .650 .538

145 Elias Edmondson, Newman Keegan Kaye, Sterling Josh Wheeler, Erie-P’town Cole Grant, Fulton Payton Hilliker, AFC Dylan Keller, Morrison

126 Isaac Anderson, Sterling Cael Sanders, Newman Tony Heinitz, Fulton Collin Doege, Amboy Cody Vanderlaan, Morrison Breu Knox, Rock Falls Jakob Johnson, Dixon

12-3 25-8 16-7 15-7 15-10 15-10 11-9

.800 .757 .695 .681 .600 .600 .550

152 Jared Cole, Erie-P’town 18-3 .857 Brandon Ahlgrim, Newman 21-4 .840 Dominic Marchetti, Oregon 13-4 .764 Christopher Jones, Amboy 13-6 .684 Tristan Smith, Fulton 15-7 .681 Tyson Hall, Sterling 12-6 .666 Hunter Ferguson, Morrison 14-11 .560 Riley Stephens, AFC 8-8 .500

160 Nick Terronez, Sterling 20-2 Austin Keller, Morrison 20-3 Braydon Delgado, Newman 15-6 Garrett Passmore, Erie-P’town 16-7 Niles Ager, Rock Falls 17-8 Damian Ullrich, Amboy 11-6 Sam Grant, Fulton 13-8

.909 .869 .714 .695 .680 .647 .619

170 Dylan Binion, Erie-P’town Ethan Cain, Polo Tanner Massey, Sterling Garrett Rude, Oregon Logan Whitman, Newman Bryce Schaefer, Dixon Tyler Meyers, Rock Falls Thomas Dykema, Morrison

9-0 1.000 19-2 .904 12-4 .750 16-6 .727 21-8 .724 14-7 .666 10-7 .588 10-8 .555

182 Ryan Leffelman, Amboy John Ghibellini, Oregon Taylor Fleetwood, Fulton Jacob Cain, Polo Landen Vesley, Newman Jimmy Biba, Erie-P’town Matt Mammosser, Rock Falls

16-4 15-5 15-7 12-6 12-8 9-8 12-11

.800 .750 .681 .666 .600 .529 .521

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

21-0 1.000 18-4 .818 16-5 .761 19-8 .703

220 Noah Eads, Erie-P’town Juan Dominguez, Polo Canaan Gillihan, Sterling David Labash, Oregon Francisco Arellano, Rock Falls Noah Leffelman, Newman

18-4 16-7 15-7 12-6 16-8 15-10

.818 .695 .681 .666 .666 .600

285 Cariel Beasley, Sterling Matthew Crandall, Oregon Ryan Troutman, Dixon Steven Balk, Fulton Trace Shoup, Erie-P’town

21-3 18-5 14-6 16-9 4-4

.875 .782 .700 .640 .500

BOYS SWIMMING | SVM HONOR ROLL 50-yard freestyle (state cut – 21.90) Caleb Carlson, Byron 22.82 Lucas Campbell, Sterling 23.51 Jacob Heitter, Byron 23.55 Aiden Bollman, Newman 24.68 100 free (47.94) Caleb Carlson, Byron 49.22 Sergio Solis, Byron 51.25 Lucas Campbell, Sterling 51.85 Nick McGuire, Sterling 55.77 Aiden Bollman, Newman 56.30 200 free (1:44.92) Brandon Pillars, Sterling 2:02.23 Blake Ruiz, Sterling 2:03.64 Everett Stoker, Byron 2:05.15 Lucas Campbell, Sterling 2:05.21 Phillip Cunningham, Byron 2:06.97 Merlin Zi An Li, Newman 3:53.01

500 free (4:46.85) Sergio Solis, Byron 5:13.49 Jacob Conley, Byron 5:46.49 Nick Mattox, Sterling 5:55.56 100 backstroke (53.86) Sergio Solis, Byron 55.71 Jacob Conley, Byron 1:02.43 Nick Mattox, Sterling 1:06.20 Nathan Conklen, Sterling 1:15.62 Zach Brauman, Newman 1:23.47 100 breaststroke (1:00.50) Caleb Carlson, Byron 1:01.14 Blake Ruiz, Sterling 1:08.69 Thomas Christensen, Sterling 1:12.06 Lane Martells, Sterling 1:14.56 Wade Lyles, Byron 1:15.27 Borja Acedo, Newman 1:25.34

100 butterfly (52.73) Caleb Carlson, Byron 56.81 Brandon Pillars, Sterling 59.37 Sergio Solis, Byron 59.93

200 individual medley (1:58.35) Caleb Carlson, Byron 2:02.05 Sergio Solis, Byron 2:14.63 Blake Ruiz, Sterling 2:17.59 Brandon Pillars, Sterling 2:18.26 Zach Wade, Sterling 2:26.04

1-meter dive Cade Coursey, Sterling Chase Hubner, Byron

250.40 209.90

Sterling Byron

200 free relay (1:27.93) 1:34.86 1:36.09

Byron Sterling

400 free relay (3:14.23) 3:28.00 3:50.43

200-yard medley relay (1:37.95) Byron 1:41.99 Sterling 1:49.50

B4 • Sauk Valley Media

LOCAL SPORTS

Thursday, January 15, 2015

ROUNDUP

SCOREBOARD

Rockets’ Smith pulls a stunning upset

Boys basketball

Junior knocks off top-ranked Wenger; balanced Raiders win in Milledgeville

By SVM Sports Staff

Rock Falls didn’t have much team success against wrestling powers Dakota and Byron on Wednesday night, but Konner Smith gave the Rockets a memorable individual highlight.

Smith, the Rockets’ junior 132-pounder, gained a 4-2 decision against Dakota’s Andrew Wenger. Wenger had been ranked No. 1 in Class 1A by Illinois Matmen.

Rock Falls dropped both team matches, 61-11 to Byron, and 53-18 to Dakota.

Hunter Sathoff won

a pair of bouts at 195 pounds, and Smith was a double-winner at 132 for Rock Falls. Francisco Arellano (220) and Lukas Pounders (285) won bouts against Dakota.

Dakota, ranked as the No. 1 team by Illinois Matmen, gained a 41-36 victory against No. 2 Byron.

Marcos split: Polo split a pair of home matches, beating West Carroll 42-24, and losing to Durand-Pecatonica 48-30.

Jesse Ditzler (138), A.J. Christensen (145), and Juan Dominguez (220) won bouts for the Marcos.

12 points and eight rebounds, and Luke Ebersole added 10 points and two blocks.

Wednesday’s stars Konner Smith, RF wrestling, upsets state’s No. 1-ranked 132-pounder Caleb Carlson, Byron swimming, 3 wins Jacob Hilliker, AFC basketball, 19 points West Carroll also lost to Durand-Pecatonica 42-21. Hunter Luke won bouts at 120 and 126 to lead the Thunder.

Boys basketball AFC 67, Milledgeville 54: Jacob Hilliker paced

a balanced attack with

Boys swimming DeKalb 114, Byron 70:

Jacob Hilliker AFC junior

Blake Kappes Milledgeville senior

19 points to lead AFC to a road victory against Milledgeville.

Also for the Raiders (9-3, 3-1 NUIC East), James Talley had 14 points, Bret Gittleson had 10, and Kaywan Palmer added nine.

For the Missiles (3-11, 1-3), Blake Kappes had

Dixon freshman Caleb Carlson had a strong meet for the Tigers in a home dual against the Barbs.

Carlson posted wins in the 200 freestyle (1:47.34) and 500 freestyle (4:57.25), and teamed with Jacob Conley, Sergio Solis, and Jacob Heitter to win the 400 freestyle relay (3:30.46).

AFC freshman Wade Lyles was second in the 100 butterfly (1:04.71).

Binion still recovering, Shoup still undefeated PATHS

At practice, head coach Tod McCullough gave him a whistle and a stopwatch to monitor drills Coaches helped the and keep him involved. junior fullback to the Finally, in mid-Decemsideline and a seat on the ber, Binion was ready to bench. A return to the get somewhat back to field was soon out of the normal. He could run, realm of possibility. ride a stationary bike, lift “I went to stand up, and weights, and do elliptical there was just a sharp training, but mat time was pain in my back,” Binion limited. He described that said. “I couldn’t get up.” period as “very tiring.”

A trip to a hospital in “I got winded so easily,” Champaign revealed a Binion said. fracture of the L3 transBy late December, he verse process. A subsewas able to amp up workquent visit to another outs, and his first bout physician confirmed the was on Jan. 2, in a dual at diagnosis. He was to have Monticello. He won the no physical activity that bout. would elevate his heart “It was exciting,” the rate for 6 weeks. Wres170-pound Binion said. tling season would be put “I had been wanting to on hold. wrestle for a while, so I “It kind of sucked,” was ready to go.”

Binion said. “I wanted to He followed that up wrestle, but I couldn’t.” with championships at For the first 3 weeks of the Argenta-Oreana and his non-activity period, Polo tournaments, each Binion got around Erie time as a low seed due to High School with the aid his lack of activity. A subof a walker. “My friends stantial test awaits next thought it was cool,” he weekend.

“The Orion tournament said with a smile.

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began in July, when his parents, Derek and Tara Ward, moved from Morrison to Erie. As a senior, Shoup had the option of driving from Erie to Morrison to complete high school, or he could enroll Dylan Austin at Erie.

Binion Shoup He chose to cast his lot Erie Erie with the Panthers, where junior senior he would be joining will be a good challenge strong football and to see where we’ve wrestling programs. got to get him in the “It was the best move next couple of weeks,” for me, academically and McCullough said. athletically,” Shoup said.

Binion (9-0) hopes that Shoup was a two-way will be the state tournastarter for the E-P football ment. He’s been a secteam, and earned all-contional qualifier as a freshference honors at both man and a sophomore. right tackle and lineback“That’s the goal,” Binion said of earning a state er. In wrestling, he’s been a fixture at 195 pounds berth. from Day 1. McCullough ••• Shoup has already tast- was happy to have the exMustang drop in. ed state. Last February, “We’ve had to go up as a junior at Morrison, against him, and it’s he was a qualifier at 182 pounds, but his stay was been a rough road,” McCullough said. “To short. He lost a 5-4 decihave him in our room, sion to Herscher’s Matt Marcotte, and when Mar- there’s a lot of pleasure cotte lost in the quarterfi- to have him here. He’s fit nals, Shoup was done. in well with our kids.

Shoup’s path to Erie “Sometimes seniors

come in, and they’ve got a chip on their shoulder.

He’s not like that at all.

He’s a blue-collar, hardworking kid, and he’s doing a nice job for us.”

Shoup is 21-0 thus far, with 16 of those wins coming via pin. When asked what his go-to move was to rack up that many pins, he said it’s more of a mindset than anything physical.

“I keep in the back of my mind that this is my mat, and at the end, there’s only going to be one of us that’s standing, and I’m going to be it,” Shoup said.

It’s that mentality that he hopes will carry him to greatness next month.

He described his initial experience at state as “nerve-wracking,” with the venue, the number of fans watching, and the pressure affecting his performance.

“I plan on being back down there with a perfect record,” Shoup said, “and eventually being on the top of the podium.”

Wednesday’s results at Milledgeville

AFC 67, MILLEDGEVILLE 54 AFC (9-3, 3-1 NUIC East) Tyler Stacey 0 0-0 0, Bret Gittleson 4 0-0 10, Kaywan Palmer 4 1-4 9, David Zinke 3 1-4 7, Jacob Hilliker 9 0-0 19, Dylan Pitzer 0 0-0 0, James Talley 5 1-3 14, Bobby Larke 0 0-0 0, Trevor Ramsey 1 0-0 2, Kevin Kurz 3 0-0 6. Totals: 29 3-11 67.

MILLEDGEVILLE (3-11, 1-3) Blake Kappes 5 2-7 12, Jason Brubaker 0 0-0 0, Jordan Harris 3 2-3 8, Zach Schmidt 1 0-0 2, Kolton Morgan 3 0-1 6, Evan Skoog 1 1-2 3, Joe Gennaro 1 0-0 2, Luke Ebersole 4 1-1 10, Keagan Murray 0 0-0 0, Kyle Ottens 4 1-2 9, Curt Strauss 0 2-2 2.

Totals: 22 9-18 54.

AFC 12 17 17 16 — 62 Milledgeville 8 13 17 16 — 54 3s – AFC 6 (Talley 3, Gittleson 2, Hilliker), Milledgeville 1 (Ebersole).

Boys swimming Wednesday’s results at Byron

DEKALB 114, BYRON 70 200-yard medley relay – 1. DeKalb 1:41.78; 200 freestyle relay – 1. Caleb Carlson (B) 1:47.34; 200 IM – 1. Michael Carlson (D) 2:06.91; 50 freestyle – 1. Dylan Powers (D) 23.43; 1-meter diving – 1. Tyler Theis (D) 131.1; 100 butterfly – 1. Daniel Hein (D) 52.95; 100 freestyle – 1. Michael Carlson (D) 51.89; 500 freestyle – 1. Caleb Carlson (B) 4:57.25; 200 freestyle relay – 1. DeKalb 1:36.75; 100 backstroke – 1.

Dylan Powers (D) 57.1; 100 breaststroke – 1. Jacob Bjork (D) 1:02.06; 400 freestyle relay – 1. Byron (Jacob Conley, Caleb Carlson, Sergio Solis, Jacob Heitter) 3:30.46

Wrestling Wednesday’s results at Rock Falls

BYRON 61, ROCK FALLS 11 113 – Wilsie (B) dec. Tristen Dudley 8-3, 126 – Baker (B) pin Breu Knox 1:00; 132 – Konner Smith (RF) tech. fall Stonecipher 16-1; 160 – B.Elsbury (B) dec. Niles Ager 10-7; 170 – J.Elsbury (B) major dec. Tyler Meyers 11-1; 182 – Falconer (B) pin Matt Mammosser 1:49; 195 – Hunter Sathoff (RF) pin Cogswell 1:03; 285 – Ziel (B) dec.

Francisco Arellano 3-1 Byron rec. fft.: 106, 120, 138, 145, 152, 220

DAKOTA 53, ROCK FALLS 18 113 – Henze (D) dec. Tristen Dudley 5-0; 126 – Walls (D) dec. Breu Knox 5-1; 132 – Konner Smith (RF) dec. Wenger 4-2; 160 – Packer (D) dec. Niles Ager 3-1; 170 – James (D) tech. fall Tyler Meyers 17-2; 182 – Schultz (D) pin Matt Mammosser :48; 195 – Hunter Sathoff (RF) pin McPeek 1:02; 220 – Francisco Arellano (RF) dec. Jensen 5-2; 285 – Lukas Pounders (RF) pin Taylor :24 Dakota rec. fft.: 106, 120, 138, 145, 152 at Forreston

POLO 42, WEST CARROLL 24 126 – Hunter Luke (WC) pin Braxton Stamm 2:53; 132 – Austin Fosdick (WC) pin Cody Snyder :27; 138 – Jesse Ditzler (P) pin Devon Murray 1:59; 145 – A.J. Christensen (P) pin Tom Knight 2:26 Polo rec. fft.: 106, 152, 160, 182, 220 West Carroll rec. fft.: 113, 285 Double fft.: 120, 170, 195

DURAND-PECATONICA 48, POLO 30 126 – Hoffman (DP) pin Stamm 1:30; 145 – Keller (DP) pin Christensen 1:33; 152 – Henrichs (DP) pin Jake Hanlon 1:39; 160 – Hoffman (DP) pin Matt Akins 3:40; 220 – Juan Dominguez (P) pin Pierce 3:34 Polo rec. fft.: 106, 132, 138, 182 Du-Pec rec. fft.: 113, 120, 170, 285 Double fft.: 195

DURAND-PECATONICA 42, WEST CARROLL 21 113 – Andrew VanKampen (WC) dec.

Diego Rosas 6-4 OT; 120 – Luke (WC) pin Easton Demus 2:54; 126 – Hoffman (DP) pin Jacob Casey 4:57; 145 – Jake Keller (DP) pin Carlos Rodriguez 1:40; 152 – Trent Henrichs (DP) pin Knight 1:34; 285 – Eli Burdick (DP) pin Josh Anderson 3:00 West Carroll rec. fft.: 132, 138 Du-Pec rec. fft.: 160, 170, 220 Double fft.: 106, 182, 195

Storm’s effectiveness on defense, offense due to athleticism, depth LIVING

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Bureau Valley’s Parker Neuhalfen puts up a shot over the Newman defense during Tuesday night’s Three Rivers East game in Manlius. Neuhalfen’s 37-point effort brought him to within 49 points of 2,000 for his career; he’s already the school’s all-time leading scorer.

“It’s awesome that we can win different ways,” senior Alex Johnson said, “but we like to get out and run, that’s kind of our thing. We’re not very big – our tallest guys are 6-3, 6-4 – so we need to attack on both ends of the floor.”

“It definitely takes a lot of pressure off both sides of the ball,” senior Parker Neuhalfen added, “but we want to make our statement by always pounding it defensively.”

Neuhalfen is the leader of this pack, averaging 23.6 points per game, and shooting 50 percent (140-for-280) from the field, including 44.2 percent from 3-point range. He’s also pulling down 5.8 rebounds per game, dishing 2.4 assists per game, and nabbing 2.4 steals per contest.

He’s also Bureau Valley’s alltime leading scorer, nearing the 2,000-point plateau; he’s 49 shy of the milestone after his 37-point performance in Tuesday’s 84-67 win over Newman.

But Neuhalfen is far from a one-man show. Classmate Tommy Johnston averages 13.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 50 percent from the floor as BV’s main post player; Johnston just passed the 1,000point mark with 17 points Tuesday.

Josh Mead chips in 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per contest, while leading the team with 3.3 assists and 3.1 steals. Throw in Johnson’s 6.9 points, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals, and Blake Balensiefen’s 2.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals as a strong allaround player, and that means five starters who can hurt a team at any given time.

“Parker always scores double figures, because he’s selfish,” Johnston said with a broad

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Bureau Valley’s Alex Johnson shoots over Newman’s Nolan McGinn on Tuesday night. Johnson is one of five senior starters who have led the Storm to an 18-0 start to the season. smile, eliciting laughs from the other four. “But seriously, we have so many guys who can go off on any night, and it doesn’t really matter to us who it is, as long as we win.”

“It’s not really a competition,” Balensiefen added. “It just kind of comes down to whoever’s on that night, that’s who we go to.

It helps to have different guys who can take over when we need it, and it’s great to have a bench like we do.”

That bench averages 13.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.6 steals per contest, giving BV some very good depth.

Numbers don’t tell the whole story, though. It’s the singleminded focus on each and every game, the fact that the Storm rarely look at the big picture, that’s been so effective.

The attention to detail is what fuels this veteran-led group, and Marquis’ mantra of getting better every day and holding each other accountable is perfect for this BV team.

“We just keep rebounding and passing and defending and hustling,” Balensiefen said.

“The little things are pretty huge for our success.”

“We just jell really well,” Mead added. “We have good talent, good communication, good camaraderie. We all know our part on the team, and we play it the best we can.”

“Hustle, that’s the big thing,” Johnson chimed in. “We want to outwork the other team, and we never overlook anybody or get ahead of ourselves. That’s the key, and we just need to keep doing that.”

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD NFL

NBA | WIZARDS 105, BULLS 99

Wednesday’s box scores

ILLINOIS 72, NORTHWESTERN 67

Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 3 Carolina 27, Arizona 16 Baltimore 30, Pittsburgh 17

ILLINOIS (12-6) Egwu 3-5 0-0 6, Tate 0-3 0-0 0, Cosby 7-15 1-3 19, Hill 3-9 4-4 10, Nunn 8-13 5-5 25, Black 1-1 0-0 2, Morgan 0-3 0-0 0, Starks 4-13 2-2 10. Totals 26-62 12-14 72.

NORTHWESTERN (10-7) Lumpkin 3-4 1-1 7, Law 1-4 2-2 4, Olah 6-12 2-2 14, Demps 3-7 2-2 9, McIntosh 6-13 2-2 16, Vassar 0-0 0-0 0, Lindsey 0-0 0-0 0, Cobb 2-7 2-2 7, Sobolewski 2-3 0-0 6, Taphorn 1-2 0-0 3, Skelly 0-0 0-0 0, Kreisberg 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 24-52 12-13 67.

Halftime–Illinois 37-33. 3s–Illinois 8-24 (Nunn 4-7, Cosby 4-8, Tate 0-1, Hill 0-3, Starks 0-5), Northwestern 7-21 (Sobolewski 2-3, McIntosh 2-6, Demps 1-2, Taphorn 1-2, Cobb 1-4, Law 0-2, Olah 0-2).

Rebounds–Illinois 30 (Hill 6), Northwestern 35 (Olah 12). Assists–Illinois 12 (Starks 4), Northwestern 14 (Olah 4). Fouls–Illinois 14, Northwestern 16.

Sunday, Jan. 4 Indianapolis 26, Cincinnati 10 Dallas 24, Detroit 20 Divisional Playoffs Saturday’s results New England 35, Baltimore 31 Seattle 31, Carolina 17 Sunday’s results Green Bay 26, Dallas 21 Indianapolis 24, Denver 13 Conference Championships Sunday’s games NFC, Green Bay at Seattle, 2:05 p.m. (Fox) AFC, Indianapolis at New England, 5:40 p.m. (CBS) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 25 At Glendale, Ariz.

Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

No. 14 MARYLAND 73, RUTGERS 65

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1 At Glendale, Ariz.

AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5:30 p.m.

(NBC)

RUTGERS (10-8) Daniels 4-8 3-4 12, Mack 7-16 1-1 19, Etou 1-6 0-2 2, Jack 4-6 1-2 9, Lewis 3-5 2-5 8, Kone 0-3 1-2 1, Williams 5-8 0-0 12, Foreman 0-1 0-0 0, Doorson 1-2 0-0 2.

Totals 25-55 8-16 65.

MARYLAND (16-2) Trimble 3-9 3-4 11, Layman 3-12 5-7 12, Nickens 4-7 0-0 12, Dodd 1-4 1-2 3, Wells 4-15 7-8 17, Smotrycz 2-4 2-3 7, Wiley 0-2 1-2 1, Cekovsky 1-2 0-0 2, Pack 2-4 1-2 6, Graham 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 21-61 20-28 73.

Halftime–Maryland 38-31. 3s–Rutgers 7-17 (Mack 4-10, Williams 2-3, Daniels 1-1, Kone 0-1, Etou 0-1, Foreman 0-1), Maryland 11-28 (Nickens 4-7, Wells 2-4, Trimble 2-4, Smotrycz 1-3, Pack 1-3, Layman 1-6, Wiley 0-1). Rebounds–Rutgers 33 (Etou 8), Maryland 46 (Layman 13). Assists– Rutgers 11 (Mack 6), Maryland 14 (Trimble 4). Fouls–Rutgers 23 (Jack, Lewis out), Maryland 11.

NFL Draft early entries • Nelson Agholor, wr, Southern Cal • Jay Ajayi, rb, Boise State • Kwon Alexander, LB, LSU • Javorius Allen, rb, Southern Cal • Arik Armstead, dl, Oregon • Deion Barnes, de, Penn State • Malcom Brown, dt, Texas • Sammie Coates, wr, Auburn • Tevin Coleman, rb, Indiana • Jalen Collins, cb, LSU • Landon Collins, s, Alabama • Amari Cooper, wr, Alabama • Xavier Cooper, dt, Washington State • Christian Covington, dt, Rice • Ronald Darby, cb, Florida State • Mike Davis, rb, South Carolina • Stefon Diggs, wr, Maryland • Lorenzo Doss, cb, Tulane • Mario Edwards Jr., de, Florida State • Durell Eskridge, s, Syracuse • George Farmer, wr, Southern Cal • Ereck Flowers, ot, Miami • Dante Fowler Jr., de, Florida • Devin Funchess, wr, Michigan • Jacoby Glenn, cb, UCF • Eddie Goldman, dt, Florida State • Melvin Gordon, rb, Wisconsin • Dorial Green-Beckham, wr, Oklahoma • Deontay Greenberry, wr, Houston • Randy Gregory, de, Nebraska • Todd Gurley, rb, Georgia • Eli Harold, de, Virginia • Chris Hackett, s, TCU • Eli Harold, de, Virginia • Chris Harper, wr, California • Dee Hart, rb, Colorado State • Gerod Holliman, s, Louisville • D.J. Humphries, ot, Florida • Brett Hundley, qb UCLA • Danielle Hunter, de, LSU • Jesse James, te, Penn State • Duke Johnson, rb, Miami • Matt Jones, rb, Florida • Nigel King, wr, Kansas • Tyler Kroft, te, Rutgers • Marcus Mariota, qb, Oregon • Ellis McCarthy, dl, UCLA • Benardrick McKinney, lb, Mississippi State • Patrick Miller, ol, Auburn • Tyler Moore, g, Florida • Andrus Peat, ot, Stanford • Breshad Perriman, wr, UCF • Marcus Peters, cb, Washington • Jordan Phillips, dt, Oklahoma • Darius Philon, dt, Arkansas • Bradley Pinion, p, Clemson • Jeremiah Poutasi, ot, Utah • Shane Ray, de, Missouri • Josh Robinson, rb, Mississippi State • Shaq Roland, wr, South Carolina • James Sample, s, Louisville • Jean Sifrin, te, UMass • Donovan Smith, ot, Penn State • Noah Spence, de, Ohio State • Jaelen Strong, wr, Arizona State • Shaq Thompson, lb, Washington • Max Valles, lb, Virginia • Trae Waynes, cb, Michigan State • Leonard Williams, dl, Southern Cal • Maxx Williams, te, Minnesota • P.J. Williams, cb, Florida State • Trey Williams, rb, Texas A&M • Jameis Winston, qb, Florida State • T.J. Yeldon, rb, Alabama

Top 25 schedule Wednesday’s results No. 5 Villanova 88, Xavier 75 No. 22 Baylor 74, No. 11 Iowa St. 73 No. 12 Notre Dame 62, Georgia Tech 59 No. 13 Wichita St. 67, Southern Illinois 55 No. 14 Maryland 73, Rutgers 65 No. 15 North Carolina 81, N.C. State 79 No. 25 Wyoming vs. San Diego St., late Today’s games No. 3 Gonzaga at Pepperdine, 9:30 p.m.

No. 7 Wisconsin vs. Nebraska, 8 p.m.

No. 8 Utah at Arizona State, 9 p.m.

No. 10 Arizona vs. Colorado, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Kentucky at Alabama, 3 p.m.

No. 2 Virginia at Boston College, 1 p.m.

No. 3 Gonzaga at Loyola Marymount, 3 p.m.

No. 4 Duke at No. 6 Louisville, 11 a.m.

No. 5 Villanova at Pennsylvania, 6 p.m.

No. 8 Utah at No. 10 Arizona, 6 p.m.

No. 9 Kansas at No. 11 Iowa State, 8 p.m.

No. 12 Notre Dame vs. Miami, 1 p.m.

No. 13 Wichita State at Evansville, 1 p.m.

No. 14 Maryland vs. Michigan State, 3 p.m.

No. 16 West Virginia at No. 20 Texas, 5:15 p.m.

No. 17 VCU vs. Duquesne, at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

No. 18 Oklahoma vs. No. 24 Oklahoma St., 6 p.m.

No. 19 Arkansas vs. Mississippi, 8:30 p.m.

No. 22 Baylor at Kansas State, 2 p.m.

No. 25 Wyoming at Fresno State, 6 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 15 North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech, 5:30 p.m.

No. 23 Northern Iowa vs. Missouri State, 3 p.m.

Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (63) 15-0 1,623 1 2. Virginia (2) 15-0 1,561 3 3. Gonzaga 16-1 1,446 6 4. Duke 14-1 1,432 2 5. Villanova 15-1 1,358 8 6. Louisville 14-2 1,264 5 7. Wisconsin 15-2 1,200 4 8. Utah 13-2 1,185 9 9. Kansas 13-2 1,100 12 10. Arizona 14-2 1,037 7 11. Iowa St. 12-2 922 17 12. Notre Dame 15-2 903 13 13. Wichita St. 14-2 832 15 14. Maryland 15-2 801 11 15. North Carolina 12-4 719 18 16. West Virginia 14-2 627 14 17. VCU 13-3 578 20 18. Oklahoma 11-4 485 16 19. Arkansas 13-2 431 23 20. Texas 12-4 345 10 21. Seton Hall 13-3 298 19 22. Baylor 12-3 278 21 23. N. Iowa 14-2 212 — 24. Oklahoma St. 12-3 132 — 25. Wyoming 15-2 71 — Others receiving votes: Ohio St. 70, Michigan St. 67, Dayton 55, Providence 17, Indiana 15, LSU 12, St. John’s 10, Alabama 7, Georgetown 7, NC State 6, Green Bay 3, Syracuse 3, Butler 2, Oregon 2, San Diego St. 2, TCU 2, Colorado St. 1, Davidson 1, Hofstra 1, Old Dominion 1, SMU 1.

College football Bowl glance Monday’s result College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Ohio State 42, Oregon 20 Saturday’s games East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson, Calif.

National vs. American, 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday, Jan. 24 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 3 p.m. (NFLN)

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Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Maryland 4-1 .800 16-2 .888 Wisconsin 3-1 .750 15-2 .882 Michigan St. 3-1 .750 12-5 .706 Indiana 3-1 .750 13-4 .765 Iowa 3-1 .750 12-5 .706 Ohio St. 3-2 .600 14-4 .778 Michigan 3-2 .600 10-7 .588 Nebraska 2-2 .500 10-6 .625 Purdue 2-2 .500 10-7 .588 Illinois 2-3 .400 12-6 .667 Rutgers 2-3 .400 10-8 .555 Northwestern 1-3 .253 10-7 .588 Penn St. 0-4 .000 12-5 .706 Minnesota 0-5 .000 11-7 .612 Tuesday’s results Indiana 76, Penn St. 73 Iowa 77, Minnesota 75 Ohio St. 71, Michigan 52 Today’s games Maryland 73, Rutgers 65 Illinois 72, Northwestern 67 Today’s game Nebraska at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday’s games Rutgers at Minnesota, 11 a.m. (BTN) Purdue at Penn St., noon (ESPNU) Ohio St. at Iowa, 1 p.m. (ESPN) Michigan St. at Maryland, 3 p.m. (CBS) Northwestern at Michigan, 7:15 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s game Indiana at Illinois, noon (BTN) Tuesday, Jan. 20 Michigan at Rutgers, 5:30 p.m. (BTN) Minnesota at Nebraska, 7:30 p.m. (BTN) Iowa at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 21 Penn St. at Michigan St., 6 p.m. (BTN) Purdue at Illinois, 8 p.m. (BTN) Thursday, Jan. 22 Ohio St. at Northwestern, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Maryland at Indiana, 8 p.m. (ESPNU)

Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 26 12 .684 Brooklyn 16 23 .410 Boston 13 24 .351 Philadelphia 7 31 .184 New York 5 35 .125 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 31 8 .795 Washington 27 12 .692 Miami 17 21 .447 Charlotte 15 25 .375 Orlando 15 27 .357 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 26 14 .650 Milwaukee 20 19 .513 Cleveland 19 20 .487 Indiana 15 25 .375 Detroit 14 25 .359

GB — 10½ 12½ 19 22 GB — 4 13½ 16½ 17½ GB — 5½ 6½ 11 11½

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Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 27 11 .711 Houston 27 12 .692 Dallas 27 13 .675 San Antonio 24 16 .600 New Orleans 19 19 .500 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 30 8 .789 Oklahoma City 18 19 .486 Denver 18 20 .474 Utah 13 26 .333 Minnesota 6 31 .162 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 30 5 .857 L.A. Clippers 25 13 .658 Phoenix 23 18 .561 Sacramento 16 22 .421 L.A. Lakers 12 27 .308

GB — ½ 1 4 8

Wednesday’s results Orlando 120, Houston 113 San Antonio 98, Charlotte 93 Toronto 100, Philadelphia 84 New Orleans 105, Detroit 94 Memphis 103, Brooklyn 92 Washington 105, Chicago 99 Atlanta 105, Boston 91 Denver 114, Dallas 107 Miami at Golden State, late L.A. Clippers at Portland, late Today’s games New York vs. Milwaukee at London, 2 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Houston, 7 p.m.

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

Friday’s games New Orleans at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Washington, 6 p.m.

Memphis at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Golden State at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Denver at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Utah, 8 p.m.

Miami at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

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

Wednesday’s box score

WIZARDS 105, BULLS 99 WASHINGTON (105) Pierce 7-12 6-6 22, Nene 4-9 5-6 13, Gortat 5-7 1-2 11, Wall 8-17 3-5 21, Beal 8-14 0-0 17, R.Butler 1-5 0-0 2, Webster 0-2 0-0 0, Humphries 3-5 2-2 8, Miller 2-4 3-4 7, Seraphin 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 40-78 20-25 105.

CHICAGO (99) Snell 3-9 0-0 7, Gasol 4-11 5-7 13, Noah 1-1 0-0 2, Rose 12-22 2-3 32, J.Butler 3-10 5-6 13, Gibson 6-9 0-0 12, Hinrich 0-2 0-0 0, Brooks 3-7 0-0 8, Mirotic 2-8 6-8 12, Moore 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-79 18-24 99.

Washington 26 18 32 29 — 105 Chicago 32 18 19 30 — 99 3s–Washington 5-15 (Wall 2-4, Pierce 2-7, Beal 1-2, R.Butler 0-2), Chicago 13-27 (Rose 6-9, Brooks 2-4, Mirotic 2-4, J.Butler 2-4, Snell 1-5, Hinrich 0-1). Rebounds– Washington 54 (Humphries, Gortat 9), Chicago 40 (Gasol 8). Assists–Washington 29 (Wall 9), Chicago 18 (Rose 5). Fouls– Washington 24, Chicago 21 (Brooks out).

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 27 14 4 58 146 Montreal 27 12 3 57 114 Detroit 23 11 9 55 120 Boston 23 15 6 52 117 Florida 20 12 9 49 102 Toronto 22 18 3 47 137 Ottawa 17 17 8 42 114 Buffalo 14 27 3 31 82 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Islanders 29 13 1 59 134 Pittsburgh 26 10 6 58 129 Washington 24 11 8 56 126 N.Y. Rangers 24 12 4 52 124 Philadelphia 17 20 7 41 119 Columbus 18 20 3 39 106 New Jersey 15 21 8 38 96 Carolina 14 24 5 33 91

GA 122 97 107 114 113 132 118 150 GA 116 100 106 98 130 134 124 114

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Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 29 9 4 62 130 94 28 13 2 58 134 95 27 13 3 57 140 107 22 14 8 52 121 111 19 16 7 45 131 139 18 17 9 45 115 127 18 19 5 41 113 128 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 27 10 6 60 121 118 San Jose 23 16 5 51 119 120 Los Angeles 20 13 10 50 121 112 Vancouver 23 15 3 49 114 109 Calgary 22 18 3 47 123 114 Arizona 16 22 4 36 99 139 Edmonton 10 25 9 29 99 149 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s results Montreal 3, Columbus 2 Washington 1, Philadelphia 0 Toronto at Anaheim, late New Jersey at Los Angeles, late Today’s games N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

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

Colorado at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Toronto at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

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

Vancouver at Carolina, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Washington at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Nashville Chicago St. Louis Winnipeg Dallas Colorado Minnesota

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Traded C Dan Butler to Washington for LHP Danny Rosenbaum.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with DH Chris Carter on a one-year contract LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Assigned OF/1B Marc Krauss outright to Salt Lake (PCL).

NEW YORK YANKEES — Designated RHP Gonzalez Germen for assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Ivan Nova on a one-year contract.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Traded RHP Lars Huijer to the Chicago Cubs for LHP Mike Kickham. Designated LHP Anthony Fernandez for assignment.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Claimed RHP Matt West off waivers from Texas. Designated RHP Cory Burns for assignment.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Traded C Evan Gattis and RHP James Hoyt to the Houston Astros for RHP Mike Foltynewicz, RHP Andrew Thurman and INF Rio Ruiz.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with OF Drew Stubbs and RHP Jordan Lyles on one-year contracts and RHP Tyler Chatwood on a two-year contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Acquired INF Yunel Escobar from the Oakland Athletics for RHP Tyler Clippard.

GB — 11½ 12 17½ 23½

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Detroit G Brandon Jennings $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during Monday’s game.

GB — 6½ 10 15½ 20

FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Retained special teams coordinator Danny Crossman.

NEW YORK JETS — Named Todd Bowles coach.

AP

Wizards forward Paul Pierce (right) reacts after being fouled by Bulls guard Derrick Rose during their game on Wednesday at the United Center.

Bulls Pierced at home Pierce scores 22 points to spoil Rose’s stellar night

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO – For all the talk about LeBron James going home and Derrick Rose returning, the Washington Wizards were easy to overlook at the start of the season.

Not anymore.

Paul Pierce had 22 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 105-99 on Wednesday night, despite Derrick Rose’s season-high 32.

John Wall scored 10 of his 21 in the fourth quarter. Bradley Beal added 17, and the Wizards knocked off the Central division leaders for the second time in 6 days.

They did it on the road this time after winning at home last week. And the latest victory over the Bulls comes after the Wizards knocked off defending champion San Antonio at home the previous night.

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“It was important for us,” Beal said. “We say we want to be this elite team. We say we want to be one of the best teams in the East. You have to be able to beat a team that is also elite on the back-to-back, and that really speaks a lot for your team.”

Washington trailed by as much as 11 in the first half, but outscored Chicago 32-19 in the third to take a seven-point lead to the fourth. The Wizards hung on after Chicago pulled within one, handing the Bulls their

fourth loss in five games.

Rose was at his best right from the start, scoring 17 in the first quarter and nailing a half-court heave at the end of the period. He hit a seasonhigh six 3-pointers. But the Bulls were shaky on defense again, and played the second half without Joakim Noah after he injured his right ankle.

“It is basketball. You can’t play this sport and be perfect,” Rose said. “We’re just going through a little bit of adversity right now. But it seems like guys are trying their hardest and it’s just not going our way right now.”

Taj Gibson had just dunked to pull Chicago within 83-82 when Kris Humphries put back a vicious one-hander off a miss by Rasual Butler to start a 12-3 run that bumped the lead back up to 10.

Pierce capped that run with a 3-pointer to make it 95-85 with just over 4 minutes remaining.

Illinois gets back on track Nunn’s 25 leads Illini past Northwestern

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

EVANSTON – Kendrick Nunn had a career-high 25 points, including four straight free throws in the final 7.5 seconds, and Illinois held off Northwestern for a 72-67 victory on Wednesday night.

Aaron Cosby added a season-high 19 points for the Illini (12-6, 2-3 Big Ten), which had lost three of four. Malcolm Hill and reserve Ahmad Starks finished with 10 points apiece.

Northwestern (10-7, 1-3) shot 46 percent, compared to 42 percent for Illinois, and also enjoyed a 35-30 rebounding advantage.

But the Wildcats still dropped their third consecutive game.

Bryant McIntosh had 16 points for Northwest-

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ern, and Alex Olah finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Nunn had a hand in two of the game’s flashiest plays on consecutive Illinois possessions in the second half. The Chicago native fed Nnanna Egwu for a big dunk, and then showed off his athleticism when he slammed home an alleyoop from Jaylon Tate for a 43-35 lead with 16:58 remaining.

Nunn’s fourth 3-pointer made it 60-50 with 6:16 left, but the Illini were unable to put the Wildcats away. JerShon Cobb made two foul shots with 29 seconds left to get Northwestern within three.

The Illini then called timeout and just managed to get the ball in to Cosby, who was short on the front end

of a one-and-one. Tre Demps’ spinning layup trimmed Illinois’ lead to 66-65 with 12.2 seconds remaining, but Nunn made two free throws to make it a three-point game once again.

After McIntosh made two foul shots for Northwestern, Illinois threw the ball ahead to Nunn, who made two more free throws to make it 70-67 with 1.2 to go. The Wildcats then turned the ball over on the ensuing inbounds pass, and Hill closed it out with two more foul shots.

Northwestern finished with 11 turnovers, compared to three for Illinois.

Nunn made each of his first three 3-point attempts, and Cosby also had three early 3s as the Illini got off to a fast start from long range.

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Ralph Richardson, one of the best thespians ever, said, “Actors are the jockeys of literature. Others supply the horses, the plays, and we simply make them run.”

When a cast takes its bow, I always think that the playwright ought to be there, too.

But if the actors are bad, the play will not work.

However, the key word in Richardson’s observation for today’s deal is “others.”

Bridge is full of “normal” plays, which work most of the time. But when an “other” play is needed, that sorts out the experts from the less capable.

This deal occurred in a private game. North-South were using the weak no-trump, in which an opening bid of

one no-trump shows 12-14 points.

So South’s rebid indicated a strong no-trump, 15-17 points. This had an effect on the opening lead of West, who preferred the spade

four, an unbid suit, to a heart, dummy’s bid suit.

(Note that if South had opened one strong no-trump, North would have used Stayman, South would have denied a four-card major and North would have jumped to three no-trump. Then West surely would have led a heart.)

East took the first trick with his spade king and stuck to the standard script when he returned his second spade.

But South won in his hand, played a diamond to dummy’s king, returned to his hand with a spade and played three more rounds of diamonds.

He had nine tricks: three spades, one heart, four diamonds and one club.

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MARK KOWALCZYK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant(s).

11 CH 154 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 122 W THIRD ST, DIXON , IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT FOUR (4) AND THE WEST HALF OF LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK TWO (2) IN THE VILLAGE OF LEE, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 211 WEST HARDANGER GATE, LEE, IL 60530 P.I.N. 21-12-01-426-010 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 11-08334 Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Lynne C. Daly; First American Bank Defendants.

14 CH 64 924 Institute Boulevard, Dixon, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 2, 2014, Shelly K. Hughes will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: A part of Lots Six (6) in Prescott's Third Subdivision in Shore Acres, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot Six (6), and running thence East along the North line thereof a distance of 100 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with the Westerly line of said Lot Six (6), to the South line thereof; thence West along the South line to the Southwest corner of said Lot Six (6); and thence Northeasterly along the Westerly line of the Lot, 99.7 feet to the place of beginning, reference being had to the Plat of said Prescott's Third Subdivision in Shore Acres recorded in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, Illinois in Book B of Plats, Page 19, all situated in the City of Dixon, County of Lee, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 924 Institute Boulevard, Dixon, IL 61021 Parcel Number(s): 07-02-33-133-001 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidder's must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully 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: 14-019698.

Alan S. Kaufman 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.: 6289893 Jan. 15, 22, 29, 2015

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 31 A.D. 2014 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 ownconducting ing, and transacting the business known as EDMENU located at 1506 W. First St. Dixon, IL 61021 Dated this 31st day of December A.D. 2014.

Cathy Myers

by Lori Miller Deputy COUNTY CLERK January 8, 15, 22, 2015

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W14-0089 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff,

VS.

Ernesto R. Gonzalez; Debra P. Gonzalez; Defendants.

14 CH 10 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Tim Bivins, Sheriff of Lee, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: THE NORTH 40 FEET OF LOT 59 AND ALL OF LOT 58 IN ROCK VIEW ESTATES, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 11 AND 12, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 10, 1967 IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS, PAGES 10, 11 AND 12 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 356890. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 1632 Brandywine Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 PIN: 16-07-11-426-004 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W14-0089. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

FULL-TIME CUSTOM APPLICATOR

River Valley Cooperative has an opening for a full-time custom applicator in agronomy operations at our Fenton, IL location. Assistance is available for required certifications for qualified applicants. Contact Brian @ 815-7783339 for more information. Application forms available at this location and online at rivervalleycoop.com/careers. Submit applications online, via email to employment@rivervalleycoop.com, or mail to: Human Resources River Valley Cooperative P.O. Box 256 Eldridge, IA 52748 Equal Opportunity Employer

EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITY Dixon Direct has an immediate opening for the following full-time position. This position requires 3-5 years of experience or 2 years with certification.

Experience with printing equipment is a plus.

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Must have strong knowledge of machine and facilities maintenance; the ability to read and work form blueprints, schematics, and diagrams; use precision measuring devices; and operate metalworking equipment such as lathes, grinders, and milling machines; and operate welders.

Send resumes to:

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED CERTIFICATE NO. 2012-00421 TO: Kelly Ann Kelly Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Woodhaven Association Persons in a possession; unknown owners or parties in said property.

Candidates should have som me training in news or feature writing. Some professional experience preferred.

Send a current resume, a list of three referencees, and samples of your writing to: Larry Lough, Executive Editor Sauk Vallley Media 3200 E. Lincolnw way, P.O. Box 498 Sterlingg, IL 61081 llough@svvnmail.com

Finance Manager Hospice of the Rock River Valley is seeking a full-time Finance Manag ger.

anagement Primary responsibilities include financial ma of assets and liabilities of the organizzation and management of the Hospice Compliance Program. ctor.

Position reports to the Executive Direc Minimum Requirements include: Bachelor’s Degree inAccounting or 2 yearsAcccounting Degree with minimum of 3 years commensura ate work experience, preferably in health care. Demo onstrated experience and skill set in management preferred.

Lot 107 in Section 27 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded December 31, 1975 in Book “I” of Plats at pages 25-27, inclusive, as Document No. 406912 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

d Competitive compensation and benefit package provided.

EOE Resumes may be sent to the attention n of: Carolyn J. Spencer, Executive Directtor Hospice of the Rock River Valley 264 IL Rte 2 Dixon, IL 61021 or e-mail to carolyn@hospicerockriver.org

Permanent Index Number: 13-21-02329-001 The property is located at Section 27, Lot 107, Woodhaven Lakes, Sublette, IL 61367.

A Petition for Tax Deed for said real estate has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Lee County, Illinois as Case No. 14 TX 117.

The period of redemption will expire on April 30, 2015. On May 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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14 CH 10 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Tim Bivins, Sheriff of Lee, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 East 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 1632 Brandywine Lane, Dixon, IL 61021 PIN: 16-07-11-426-004 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W14-0089. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W14-0089 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Lynne C. Daly; First American Bank Defendants.

14 CH 64 924 Institute Boulevard, Dixon, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 2, 2014, Shelly K. Hughes will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00AM at Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 924 Institute Boulevard, Dixon, IL 61021 Parcel Number(s): 07-02-33-133-001 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidder's must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successfully 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: 14-019698.

Alan S. Kaufman 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.: 6289893 Jan. 15, 22, 29, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LEE, STATE OF ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6, Plaintiff(s), vs.

MARK KOWALCZYK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant(s).

11 CH 154 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois, will on February 19, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Lee County Courthouse, 122 W THIRD ST, DIXON , IL 61021, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lee, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 211 WEST HARDANGER GATE, LEE, IL 60530 P.I.N. 21-12-01-426-010 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

TRIUNE INVESTMENTS, LLC, Petitioner

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Permanent Index Number: 19-22-07104-002 & 19-22-07-104-003 The property is located at Section 10, Lot 158 & 159, Woodhaven Lakes, Sublette, IL 61367.

A Petition for Tax Deed for said real estate has been filed with the Circuit Clerk of Lee County, Illinois as Case No. 14 TX 118.

The period of redemption will expire on April 30, 2015. On May 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed.

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Lot 158 and 159 in Section 10 as shown on the Plat of Woodhaven Lakes recorded April 20, 1972 in Book “H” of Plats at pages 28, 29 and 30 as Document No. 380741 in the Recorder's Office of Lee County, all situated in the County of Lee and State of Illinois.

You are hereby notified that the following described real estate was sold on October 30, 2012 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes for the year 2011:

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TO: Dawn Kellam, a/k/a Dawn Hillier Midwest Tulsa Property, Inc. Woodhaven Association Persons in a possession; unknown owners or parties in said property.

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Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W14-0089 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2015

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LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 11-08334 Jan. 8, 15, 22, 2015

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The successful candidate will be self-directed and communicate effectively with subscribers and carriers. Subscriber solicitation is required. Ability to manage time, organize duties and operate as a team member is critical to performance.

Pre-K Teacher: Rochelle. 40 hours/wk., school-year; Minimum of a BA in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.

Pre-K Teacher Assistant: Sterling, Mendota, and Rochelle.

30 hours/wk., school-year; Minimum of AAS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in ECE. Infant-Toddler Teacher: Sterling. 40 hours/wk., full year.

Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood, child development or closely related field.

Family Specialist: Full-year, salaried position. Minimum of a BA in Human Services, Social Services or closely related field.

Responsible for overall compliance with Head Start family services regulations. Previous management and supervisory experience required.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record. Pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test and background check required.

Sauk Valley Media offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Submit your resume to: recruitment@shawmedia.com Or Contact: Sheryl Gulbranson, Circulation Director Sauk Valley Media 3200 E. Lincolnway P.O. Box 498 Sterling, IL 61081 Phone: 815-625-3600 x5300

For information and application contact Tri-County Opportunities Council at (815) 625-7830 or visit our website at: www.tcochelps.org

Sauk Valley Media is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

This posting may not include all duties of the position.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Sauk Valley Media has a full full-time time opening for a Graphic Designer in our advertising department. Our Graphic Designers work in specialized teams with Account Executives and Customer Service Representatives to create effective ad campaigns for area businesses.

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Water Softeners The Softener Man Repair on all makes & models Service Call Special $19.95 Over 30 years experience 815-323-1622

Windows

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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 specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

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All Mattress Sets New in plastic.

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Please screen respondents carefully when giving an animal away.

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Good cond. $200 815-625-8036

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS No person or business, unless properly licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, may sell ticket(s) for any sporting event or otherwise, for more than the price printed upon the face of the said ticket(s).

Only licensed ticket brokers may legally advertise, negotiate and execute the sale of ticket(s) for any amount over what is printed upon the face of ticket.

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January 17 - 10:00 AM - 315 East 8th Street, Rock Falls - Joyce Crawford Estate - Dirks Auction Service 815-626-3358

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Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning.

STK #Q200

All Wheel Drive, Automatic Transmission, Remote Keyless Entry. STK #Q207

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Automatic Transmission, Keyless Entry, d Loc L ks. STK #Q236 Power Windows and Locks.

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STK #Q253 Low Miles !

7,988* 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO LT $ , * $14,988

7,988* CHEVROLET IMPALA * 2005 $ , * $17,788

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2007 PONTIAC G6STK GT Transmission, Low Miles. #Q260 CONVERTIBLE

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One Owner, Leather Seats, Low Miles.

STK #Q253

2009 CHEVY HHR

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2004 LINCOLN LS 2006 BUICK LACROSSE CXL

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2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI EXT

2009 CHEVY IMPALA LT

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Very Low Miles, One Owner, 2006 GMC Loaded!

Sunroof, DVD Entertainment, 2006 CADILLAC CTS ENVOY DENALI EXT

Leather Seats. STK #Q228 Very Low Miles, One Owner, Leather Seats. STK #Q228

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE

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Naviagation System. STK #Q225 Loaded! Sunroof, DVD Entertainment, Naviagation System. STK #Q225

NEW 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA

Leather, Heated Seats, Low Miles!

2009 CHEVY IMPALA LT

STK #Q247 Leather, Heated Seats, Low Miles!

STK #Q247

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