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LEE COUNTY | MEDICAL MARIJUANA LICENSES

Grower coming to Dixon Governor releases list of license recipients, including GTI in local district

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DIXON – A medical marijuana cultivation center is coming to Dixon.

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office wasted little time picking up where the Pat Quinn administration left off, and announced Monday which applicants would be allowed to grow and sell medical marijuana in the state through the Medical Cannabis Pilot Program.

The awardee in Illinois State Police District 1, which patrols Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, and Carroll counties, is GTI Clinic Holding, LLC, parent company of Green Thumb Industries.

“GTI’s single focus, throughout this process, has been ensuring Illinois patients have access to

the care they need,” GTI founder Ben Kovler said in a statement. “In the end, the real beneficiaries of today’s announcement are those patients who will soon have access to the medical care they need.”

Online extra Click on this story at saukvalley.com to see the list of medical marijuana license recipients, released by Gov. Rauner’s office Monday afternoon.

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Official: Performance requirements should be part of agreement

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Bob Conklin of Sterling clears his friend’s driveway on 16th Avenue in Sterling with his 1943 Ford 2N on Monday afternoon.

More snow is in the forecast today.

Most local towns dig out from under 12 inches of snow

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

The good news? The storm has passed. The bad news? You’re probably pretty achy from shoveling the 10 to 15 inches of snow it dumped on the Sauk Valley this weekend.

According to the National Weather Service, Whiteside County was among the hardesthit areas, seeing snow totals of 12 to 14.8 inches, depending on where you were. The western stretches of the county got it worse than the eastern, with Erie measuring 14.8 inches.

Princeton in Bureau County, though, was hit the hardest. The Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com National Weather Service had a Sydney Hargrave, 9, watches as her sister, Morgan, 7, slides down a pile of snow Monday report of 15.2 inches from a spot- afternoon at a Dixon residence. ter there. Lee County had a little bit less, with most parts of the More inside county totaling about 10 inches.

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DIXON – The city will prepare a potential annexation agreement with Bonnell Industries, and it could contain performance requirements.

The issue was raised during a City Council meeting last month, and again during the meeting Monday night, when the council voted to authorize City Administrator David Nord and City Attorney Rob LeSage to prepare the agreement.

Bonnell Industries, 1385 Franklin Grove Road, makes snowplow and road maintenance equipment. It’s just east of the airport, on two parcels of land.

Commissioner Dave Blackburn wanted there to be performance requirements and suggested the city use what Joe Bonnell, the owner, presented during the January council meeting.

According to that proposal, the move could bring about $30,000 a year in sales tax revenue to the city, but would require the city paying 90 percent of the $285,000 cost – or $256,500 – to connect the property to city water and sewer.

Bonnell said the city could be repaid for its initial investment within 8 years.

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Next meeting

The Dixon City Council next meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9, at the Public Safety Building, 220 S. Hennepin Ave, on the second floor in the community room.

Visit DiscoverDixon.org or call City Hall at 815-288-1485 for an agenda or more information.

Today’s weather High 24. Low 16.

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POLICE Sterling Police Javier Lopez-Paz, 29, of Rock Falls; 1:19 a.m. Sunday in the 1700 block of West Fourth Street; driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content greater than .08, improper lane usage, no valid license; given notice to appear in court.

Boy, 16, of Sterling; 11:09 a.m. Sunday at East LeFevre Road and Eighth Avenue; failure to yield at a stop intersection; released with promise to comply.

Chad R. Palmer, 38, of Rock Falls; 3:51 p.m.

Sunday at Walmart, 4115 E. Lincolnway; retail theft; given notice to appear in court.

Theodore W. Mattingly, 61, of Sterling; 3:06 p.m.

Sunday in the 400 block of East Third Street; failure to yield right of way at a stop intersection; released with promise to comply.

Dixon Police Ethan J. Sward, 25, of Dixon; 12:10 a.m. Sunday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Aaron Michael Harts, 22, of Sterling; 9:40 p.m. Friday; unlawful possession of marijuana 30 to 500 grams; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ryan Conley Rock, 31, of Dixon; 3:32 p.m. Friday; drug court; released.

Erica Lynn Murillo, 35, of Ashton; 1:38 p.m. Friday; drug court violation; held at

Lee County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Tony Danrandel Griffin, 30, of Rockford; 12:58 p.m.

Friday; warrant for failure to appear – contempt (possession of marijuana); posted bond and given notice to appear in court.

Ogle County Sheriff Anthony A. Kerce, 36, of Oregon; Saturday; petition to revoke probation; given notice to appear in court.

Marcus Gunn, 23, of Freeport; 11:09 p.m. Saturday in the 9000 block of North Baileyville Road; driving while license suspended; taken to Ogle County Jail and held in lieu of bond.

Kelsey J. Beck, 25, of Dixon; Friday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.

Melissa K. Burns, 33, of Oregon; Friday; warrant for failure to appear; released on recognizance bond and given notice to appear in court.

Cory G. Collins, 23, of Rochelle; Friday; warrant for failure to appear; held at Ogle County Jail and given notice to appear in court.

Steven Rozakis, 32, of Lindenwood; Friday; driving while license suspended, obstructing a peace officer; held in lieu of bond at Ogle County Jail.

One hurt Saturday in single-vehicle rollover crash OGLE COUNTY – A Rockford man received minor injuries Saturday in a singlevehicle rollover crash in the 9000 block of North Kennedy Hill Road.

Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 6:43 a.m.

They found that a vehicle driven by Robert A. Johnson Jr., 20, was southbound when the vehicle left the roadway and came to rest in the west ditch.

Johnson was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana, and given citations for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage. He was taken to SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, where his condition was unavailable Monday.

BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Bob McCormick, Debbie Wilcox, and Deb Derksen, all today.

ASHTON

Forum nears on school’s fate Public can voice opinion Wednesday on possible closure

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ASHTON – Residents can voice their opinions Wednesday about a proposal to shut down AFC Middle School and move its students to the two other schools to save money.

Wednesday’s meeting with be the first of two public forums. The other will be held next week.

“There are a lot of rumors out there about what is taking place and what the board is considering,” said John Zick, superintendent of AshJohn ton-FrankZick lin Center School District. “We want to offer an opportunity to present to the public where we are at.”

The district has an elementary school with kindergarten through fourth grade, a middle school with fifth- through eighthgraders, and a high school housing ninth through 12th grades.

After the reorganization, the elementary

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The Ashton-Franklin Center School Board is considering consolidating classes to two of its buildings, meaning the Middle School in Franklin Grove could be relegated to a site for practices and other “useful” purposes, but no instruction.

school would house K-6 students and the high school have the rest.

Both schools would be able to take on the additional students, officials have said.

The middle school would be used only for practices and other school-related activities, Zick said.

“The reason for the reorganization is to maximize efficiencies,

educationally and financially,” he said.

Last year, the school district was $362,000 in the red in its education fund, which pays salaries, among other things. Based on what is spent this year, that shortfall could balloon to more than $600,000.

“Over the last 4 years, we have spent between $4.5 and $4.6 million,” Zick said. “Without the state committing more funds, we need to make adjustments in our expenditures.”

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Authorities say one of the couple’s children was at home at the time of the shooting but was unharmed.

Monday that the operation began Jan. 15 and ended Sunday.

Dart launched the operation in 2011 and more than 2,900 alleged sex solicitors have since been arrested.

During this latest operation, another 23 suspects were arrested and charged with pimping, sex trafficking or promoting prostitution. Many suspects were arrested after answering online classified ads.

To attend The Ashton-Franklin Center School Board is holding two community forums on the school district’s reorganization plan.

The first one is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at AFC High School, 611 Western Ave. in Ashton.

The second forum will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at AFC Elementary School, 217 South Elm in Franklin Grove.

IN BRIEF Authorities: Man killed self, wife MARION (AP) – Authorities in southern Illinois’ Williamson County say an autopsy confirms that a man fatally shot his wife in their rural home before taking his own life.

The county’s coroner, Michael Burke, says 42-year-old Daniel Blaise and 43-year-old Amy Blaise were found dead late Friday in a home south of Marion.

Investigators say Daniel Blaise fired several gunshots inside the residence

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REAGAN’S 104TH BIRTHDAY

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Several local events that include speakers, historical tours and food are planned Friday to celebrate the 104th birthday of Ronald Reagan.

A free breakfast will be offered from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Brandywine,

441 state Route 2 between Sterling and Dixon, compliments of the Reagan Boyhood Home in Dixon and the Americans for Prosperity Foundation – Illinois.

Special guest will be Peggy Grande, chief operating officer of the Quiggle Group. Grande was Reagan’s personal assistant for a decade after he left the White House. She will share some of her favorite Rea-

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gan stories, show behindthe-scenes photos from her private collection, and share lessons she learned.

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Afterward, The Tampico Area Historical Society, 119 Main St., and Ronald Reagan Birthplace Museum, 111 Main St., are holding their traditional celebration – which includes birthday cake!

Open houses will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both sites, with tours throughout the day. Free refreshments, including cake, will be served at the museum; the cake will be cut around 11 a.m.

Contact Joan Johnson at reaganbirthplace@ thewisp.net or 815-6228705 for more information.

That evening, new Lt. Gov Evelyn Sanguinetti

and U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, will speak at the Lee County Republican Reagan Day Dinner at the Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road.

Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $45 and are available in advance from Greg Witzleb, 815-4404650, or Jim Wentling, 815-440-0487, and at the door.

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Rochelle hospital ends tie to Ashton Family Health Center KSB Hospital will still have doctor there twice a week

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Dixon Police responded to more than 80 calls Sunday involving downed wires, motorist assists, and accidents, Chief Danny Langloss said. Rock Falls police responded to 55 storm-related calls, and Sterling police responded to 29 calls.

Maybe you’re frustrated because the rolling power outages forced you out into the storm to watch the Super Bowl at a bar or restaurant, or maybe you missed it altogether, like some Rock Falls residents who were without power for up to 12 hours starting Sunday morning.

Rock Falls dispatchers handled 875 calls for power outages Sunday, and at the peak of the outage, 2,000 households were without power, Police Chief Mike Kuelper said.

Whatever the case, you’re almost definitely sick of winter. More bad news for you there: On Monday, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which, if you hold any stock in that, means 6 more weeks of winter.

As for the rest of the week, forecasters are calling for a 50 percent to 60 percent chance of snow today – totaling at most 2 inches – and maybe some more over the weekend.

Also today, warmer temperatures! A little warmer, at least. Temps are supposed to reach 24 degrees today and

ASHTON – The Ashton Family Health Center is no longer staffed by doctors or nurse practitioners from Rochelle Community Hospital.

However, Dr. Kurt Crowe, of KSB HosKurt Crowe pital in Dixon, will continue to see patients Tuesdays and Thursdays. The clinic will be closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, the days Crowe is at the Amboy clinic.

Contact the clinic The Ashton Family Health Center is at 320 N. First St. in Ashton.

Go to www.ksbhospital.com/location/ ashton-clinic/ or call 815-453-1212 for more information.

Ashton patients may set up appointments with Crowe in Amboy.

KSB has operated the clinic for more than 10 years, and Rochelle Community Hospital became a partner in June 2013.

In addition to ending its partnership with KSB, Rochelle Community Hospital closed its FastCare Clinic, which saw walk-in patients inside the Rochelle Walmart.

“This is a very diffi-

cult decision,” Mark J. Batty, CEO at Rochelle Community Hospital, said in a November statement about the closures. “Despite our desire and commitment to sustain these clinics, we have determined that we are unable to keep them open.”

Rochelle Community Hospital’s services at the Ashton clinic ended on Friday.

Ashton patients who need a primary care physician may contact Rochelle Community Hospital for more providers in Rochelle or contact the Ashton clinic to see Crowe.

In addition to the locations in Dixon, KSB operates clinics in Amboy, Mount Morris, Oregon, Ashton and Polo.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Wednesday’s visitations: Joseph S. Smith of Dixon, 2-4 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Elsa Veloz Banaag of Morrison, 9-11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison.

William A. Collins of Milledgeville, 10-11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

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Elsa Veloz Banaag of Morrison, 11 a.m. at St. Mary

Catholic Church in Morrison; graveside service, 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden in Dixon.

William A. Collins of Milledgeville, 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Milledgeville.

Saturday’s visitations: Shirley M. Blumhoff of Lyndon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Saturday’s funerals: Shirley M. Blumhoff of Lyndon, 1 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown.

Harlan J. Alderks FORRESTON – Harlan J. Alderks, 76, of Forreston, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Freeport.

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“GTI is ready to begin work to bring jobs and economic benefit to Rock Island, Dixon, Oglesby and Mundelein, and communities throughout each region,” the statement continued.

GTI’s agreement with the Lee County Industrial Development Association for a lot in the Lee County Industrial Park hinged on the company being awarded the license for the district.

In September, the Dixon City Ben Council Kovler unanimousFounder of ly approved GTI Clinic Holding, LLC, a proposal from IPP said in a statement that LLC to buy his company an 8.85-acre is excited of to bring jobs p i e c e land in the to Dixon Lee County Industrial Park for $320,000.

The offer from IPP was wasn’t contingent on the company being given a cultivation center license.

GTI also bid on the lot IPP bought from the city.

But its $531,053 offer was contingent receiving the cultivation center license.

The city decided to sell to IPP in order to ensure at least one development.

Mayor Jim Burke was ecstatic to hear about Monday’s announcement.

“It’s wonderful,” he said. “It’ll be interesting to see what happens with Don Levin [and IPP LLC], because he said if he didn’t get the license he was going to build a building and put up a warehouse.”

GTI was also awarded a cultivation permit in Rock Island and Oglesby, and a dispensary permit in Mundelein. High-scoring cultivation center applicants were allowed up to three permits in the state.

Twenty-one cultivation center permits will eventually be handed out –

one for each Illinois State Police district, with the exception of District 15, which patrols the state’s tollways. Eighteen cultivation permits were awarded Monday.

The state received 158 applications for 21 permits available for medical marijuana cultivation center. The state also received 211 applications for dispensaries; only 60 will be allowed statewide.

Fifty-two were awarded Monday, GTI being the recipient in District 27.

In District 1, the dispensary permit went to The Dispensary LLC. Cultivation center applicants were required to submit a $25,000 nonrefundable fee; the fee for dispensary applications was $5,000, also nonrefundable. That means the state has made more than $5 million from the application process alone – $3.95 million from cultivation applications, and $1.055 million from dispensary applications.

Quinn’s administration said it would issue the licenses by the end of 2014, but the Chicago Democrat did not act before the Republican from Winnetka succeeded him, instead saying that agencies in charge of evaluating applications still had more work to do.

Recently released documents showed that Quinn received recommendations on which businesses should receive licenses, but he did not act on them before leaving office this month.

Rauner’s office obtained documents through Freedom of Information Act requests. Emails showed that some highscoring companies were removed, but with no reasons provided. GTI was one of those companies.

Rauner’s legal team conducted a review and, on the advice of Attorney General Lisa Madigan, recommended to the governor that he award the licenses in the list his office compiled.

ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE

Dems waiting on Rauner Governor to lay out proposals Wednesday at State of State address SPRINGFIELD (AP) – In the inevitable chess game unfolding in the state Capitol this year over how to fix the state’s woeful budget, Democratic lawmakers say their first move is watching new Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner make his.

House and Senate Democrats will seek to protect their own interests and constituencies in eventual negotiations with Rauner. While he speaks of the need for steep budget cuts, they’ll likely seek to protect social services, state workers and Medicaid recipients, and many were ready last spring to support an extension of the income tax increase that expired in January.

But they’re keeping their playbook close to the vest as Rauner prepares to lay out his priorities beginning with Wednesday’s State of the State speech. They talk of deferring to the governor, but experts said they also are content to let him assume responsibility for a healthy share of the financial pain to come.

“I think until we hear a State of the State, until we see him advance his budget, it’s going to be difficult for us to have something to play off of,” said House Assistant Majority Lou Lang, a Skokie Democrat.

In the meantime, Lang said, “you’re going to have some Democrats talking about the needs in the social service community, the needs in education, needing a capital [construction] bill, various things in the coming weeks. But certainly this process is really going to have to start with the governor.”

As they begin a new legislative session, Democratic leaders acknowledge that addressing the state’s potential $5.7 billion budget hole by July is by far the most pressing issue.

Last spring, the Democrats passed a $35.7 billion budget that didn’t allocate enough money to cover state expenses,

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Illinois Rep. Ron Sandack, R-Downers Grove, argues legislation while on the House floor during session Wednesday at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers assembling in Springfield for what promises to be an intense session under a new Republican governor say they are in react mode, waiting for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to lay out his proposed solutions to the state’s financial problems before laying out theirs.

Rauner says he wants to curb government unions CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois must curb government-union powers and reduce spending on state workers’ salaries and benefits.

Rauner sent legislators documents Monday to review in advance of his Wednesday State of the State speech.

One document outlines rules governing federal

employees. They state that federal workers may collectively bargain over hours and assignments, but not over wages, benefits and pensions.

Rauner says it’s an example of “commonsense bipartisan reforms” he’d like to see in Illinois. The Winnetka Republican says changes are needed to properly fund government

and achieve economic growth.

Rauner says he doesn’t plan to propose a salary cut for state workers. But he says they’re paid more than their private sector peers and lawmakers must address “future imbalances.”

Unions, Democrats and some Republicans will oppose the measures.

anticipating that lawmakers could return after the election to take up a proposal to extend an income tax increase.

But House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, both Chicago Democrats, put off voting on taxes, saying they were heeding Rauner’s calls to not address “substantive” issues until his January inauguration.

Madigan is no stranger to tense budget negotiations after controlling the House for 30 years. Steve Brown, his spokesman, said it was “impossible” to comment on Democrats’ plans, because

Rauner had not yet offered a specific proposal. He said the House would have to look hard at any Rauner proposals to raise revenues, such as a temporary restoration of the increase tax bump, including “a detailed plan on how the money would be spent.” Rauner said during the campaign he opposed extending the income tax increase, but later said he would be open to incrementally rolling it back.

Democrats say if Rauner does not support a tax increase, it’s incumbent upon him to propose an alternative.

“We had a campaign where he [Rauner]

seemed to imply that he wanted to lower taxes and spend more money on education,” said Senate President John Cullerton. “That seems to be contradictory.

We’re eagerly waiting on his proposed solutions.”

Cullerton said Democrats believe some of the “talking points” Rauner has used to preview his state of the state are “skewed.”

But he said they would wait to respond with what he calls a “rebuttal” until after the governor’s specific budget blueprint is unveiled in a second speech later this month.

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The company plans to expand its Dixon operations by about 66,000 square feet, and expects to hire a dozen employees to its current workforce of about 63.

Mayor Jim Burke disagreed with Blackburn.

“This is about jobs, is what it’s about,” he said. “It’s not about sales taxes. If this issue about the sales tax hadn’t been brought up and offered as a freebie, the question wouldn’t have been raised.”

Burke said the company’s success and recent job growth should dispel any concerns over whether the city will pay for infrastructure and Bonnell Industries won’t expand or add the jobs it suggested.

Additionally, he said, the city hasn’t added performance require-

ments on previous agreements to add infrastructure to city water and sewer.

During the January meeting, Blackburn said he’d have a hard time voting in favor of the agreement, because the company opted against annexing into the city about 20 years ago, when Dixon was offering incentives to do so.

Monday night, he said his desire for performance requirements wasn’t driven by personal feelings. Blackburn even suggested what Bonnell proposed last month be cut in half.

“I understand that Mr. Bonnell’s intentions are probably all good,” he said. “But we just need some type of assurance that there may be more employees down the road, or there may be an expansion. If they just choose to do nothing

IN BRIEF Trial in Quincy killing postponed QUINCY (AP) – A judge in Adams County postponed for 2 months the trial of a man accused in a knife-related killing.

Alex Koehler, 28, of Quincy was to have gone

on trial Feb. 9, but the proceedings will begin April 13, at the request of Koehler’s public defender.

Koehler pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder count related to the death of Robert Owens, 56.

Authorities allege Koehler slashed the throat of Owens

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during an encounter last July at the victim’s home.

Koehler remains jailed in lieu of $1 million bond.

Spring enrollment most ever at SIU-E EDWARDSVILLE (AP) – Southern Illinois University

in Edwardsville says its fulltime spring enrollment is the most in its 58-year history.

The university says its number of full-time students is 10,153, bringing to 13,178 the total number of students on campus.

That’s more than 300 students than a year ago.

after getting the city services, what are we saying?”

For the annexation agreement to be approved by the council, the city has to issue a public notice and then hold a public hearing.

It can then be voted on and must be approved by at least four votes.

If the agreement is changed after the public meeting, the process needs to start again.

In other action • Liandro Arellano Jr., a candidate for mayor in the April election, raised concerns about the downtown streetscape project during the meeting. He said he spoke with several downtown business owners who had concerns about the project’s time frame, quality of work and future costs.

The city and the project engineers defended

all aspects of the project and said, like any major infrastructure project, repairs always need to be done, and work isn’t completed on time.

Among the issues discussed was the wavy or uneven sidewalks, an issue resulting from the sidewalk needing to be level with each building’s door for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Dixon Main Street Director Giana Bonneur presented the council with the group’s annual report. She said some street art might be added in 2015, but Main Street will focus its efforts on improving on the events it already has.

• The council will meet in the community room in Public Safety Building while interior construction work is being done at City Hall. The next meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, for a budget workshop.

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Obama unveils record $4 trillion budget Plan would raise taxes on wealthy, boost tax credits for families, working poor WASHINGTON (AP) – Promising to help America’s middle class, President Barack Obama on Monday sent Congress a record $4 trillion budget that would hammer corporate profits overseas and raise taxes on the wealthy while boosting tax credits for families and the working poor.

Obama’s budget also would steer hundreds of billions of dollars to the nation’s crumbling infrastructure of roads and bridges, help

provide 2 years of free community college and reverse the across-theboard, automatic budget cuts that have slammed the Pentagon and nearly every government department.

In the face of certain opposition from Republicans, an optimistic Obama hailed a “breakthrough year for America” of new jobs, lower unemployment and shrinking deficits after the great recession of 2008, and he called for moving past years

of “mindless austerity.”

The blueprint for the 2016 budget year that begins Oct. 1 represents a 6.4 percent increase over estimated spending this year, projecting that the deficit will decline to $474 billion.

However, Obama’s plan ignores the new balance of power in Washington, with Republicans running both the House and Senate. The GOP found plenty to criticize in his proposed tax hikes that would total about $1.5 trillion.

Republicans cited the nation’s $18 trillion debt and assailed what they call Obama’s tax-andspend policies for failing to address the spiraling growth of benefit programs such as Social Security and Medicare.

“Today President Obama laid out a plan for more taxes, more spending, and more of the Washington gridlock that has failed middle class families,” said House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. “This plan never balances – ever.”

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Troops fight to avoid being surrounded Death toll from Separatists leader ignition switches pledges to boost rises to at least 51 forces to 100,000 DEBALTSEVE, Ukraine (AP) – As Ukrainian troops fought Monday to defend a strategic railway hub, Russian-backed separatists pledged to boost the size of their force and Washington pondered whether to expand its assistance to Ukraine to include lethal aid.

President Barack Obama has so far opposed sending lethal assistance, but an upsurge in fighting in eastern Ukraine has spurred the White House to take a fresh look at supplying Ukraine with such aid, a senior administration official said.

Since the unrest in eastern Ukraine surged anew in early January, the separatists have made notable strides in clawing territory away from the government in Kiev. Their main offensive is now directed at Debaltseve – a government-held railway junction once populated by 25,000 people that lies between the rebel-held cities of Luhansk and Donetsk.

Almost 2,000 residents have fled in the last few days alone.

Rebel forces have mounted multiple assaults on government

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A Ukrainian army vehicle drives through fields near the eastern Ukraine town of Debaltseve on Monday. As fighting intensifies between government and rebel forces for control over a key railway hub in Debaltseve, separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenko said Monday that he plans to mobilize enough new volunteers to bring his forces to 100,000 men. positions in Debaltseve but all were repelled, a spokesman for Ukrainian military operations in the east, Andriy Lysenko, said Monday.

“The units that have arrived in support of our troops in Debaltseve are counterattacking and denying the enemy the opportunity to complete the encirclement,” he said.

Separatist fighters burst through Ukrainian lines last week in the village of Vuhlehirsk on the road west of Debaltseve, getting access to a ridge overlooking the highway running north from the town.

On Monday, Associated Press reporters saw Ukrainian tanks shooting from open fields at the tree line on that ridge.

Minutes later, the tanks rolled back onto the highway, leaving a heavy trail of mud in their wake, and taking up new field positions a few hundred yards away.

In a coordinated defensive maneuver, Ukrainian forces fired barrages from Grad multiple-rocket launchers toward the same area.

Despite the government’s insistence that it intends to retain control of Debaltseve, rows of trenches near a bridge 9

miles to the north suggested a backup plan in case the town falls.

Elsewhere, the rebel stronghold of Donetsk came under heavy, sustained shelling once again. City authorities said Monday 15 civilians had been killed over the weekend in the fighting, while Ukraine authorities said five soldiers had been killed and 29 wounded overall in the east in the past day alone.

Meanwhile, the leader of the separatists in Donetsk, Alexander Zakharchenko, said new mobilization plans aim to swell the ranks of rebels to 100,000 fighters.

DETROIT (AP) – The families of 51 people who died in crashes caused by faulty ignition switches in small General Motors cars will get payments from a company fund, but others will have to wait months for decisions on thousands of new claims.

Compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg has also deemed 77 people injured in crashes as eligible for payments from the fund, which received at least 4,180 claims by a Saturday deadline, including more than 1,100 in the past week.

But attorneys, lawmakers and at least one family member say some were forced to settle with Feinberg rather than run the risk that they would not be able to sue GM because of its 2009 bankruptcy agreement.

Camille Biros, deputy administrator of the fund who has worked with Feinberg to compensate victims of the

9/11 terrorist attacks and the BP oil spill, said the last-minute flurry of activity is common in compensation cases.

She says the number of claims could rise, because those filed by mail had to be postmarked by Jan. 31.

More death and injury claims are likely to be granted, Biros said, but it could take until late spring to sort through all of the paperwork.

GM was aware of faulty ignition switches on Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars for more than a decade, but it did not recall them until 2014. On 2.6 million GM vehicles worldwide, the switches can slip out of the “on” position, causing the cars to stall, knocking out power steering and turning off the air bags.

Plaintiff’s attorneys and some lawmakers have said the fund deadline should have been extended because victims do not know yet whether they can sue General Motors Co., the new company that emerged from bankruptcy protection in July 2009.

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Slain hostage’s tweet embraced on social media September 2010 post retweeted by thousands TOKYO (AP) – Kenji Goto’s words, now more than 4 years old, have taken on a new poignancy.

“Closing my eyes and holding still. It’s the end if I get mad or scream.

It’s close to a prayer.

Hate is not for humans.

Judgment lies with God. That’s what I learned from my Arabic brothers and sisters.”

That tweet from Sept. 7, 2010, has been embraced by social media users as a fitting memorial to the 47-year-old freelance journalist. It had 20,000 retweets by Monday, and was being repeated by others by the minute.

Early Sunday, news emerged that Goto had been killed by extremists of the Islamic State group after efforts to secure his release from months of captivity failed. His reported death followed that of another Japanese hostage, adventurer Haruna Yukawa, who was also being held by the militants.

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The Twitter account was verified as Goto’s by his friend Toshi Maeda, who heads Tokyo-based venture Pacific Bridge, which created the mobile-video application Goto used for some of his reports from Syria.

His account has other musings from Goto, of course, including com-

ments about French wine and complaints about his tired eyes, as well as his reporting.

But it was the message of tolerance that seemed to resonate with the thousands of Japanese Twitter users, expressing admiration for Goto’s reporting about the suffering

of children in Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere.

Yuki Watabe, a 15-yearold high school student in Sapporo, northern Japan, said the tweet gave him heartache.

“He was such a wonderful person,” Watabe said.

“He had a strong sense of doing the right thing.”

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One month into ’15, jockeying begins for ’16 Comptroller, U.S. senator on ballot next year Illinois state Sen. Daniel Biss appears to be the first Democrat to actively float his name for the 2016 special election for state comptroller.

The Evanston Democrat is known as a policy wonk around the Statehouse, but he’s also a prodigious fundraiser, ending the fourth quarter reporting period with $721,000 in the bank.

The special election law was passed by the General Assembly in early January – just weeks after the death of Republican Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Former Gov. Pat Quinn signed it into law on his way out the door.

If the new law is upheld by the courts (which seems likely, but not 100 percent certain), the state’s appointed Republican Comptroller Leslie Munger will have to stand

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for election in a presidential year.

Since the days of President Bill Clinton, Republicans have been at a distinct disadvantage during presidential election years. No Republican presidential candidate has won this state since 1988, when George H.W. Bush defeated Michael Dukakis, 51 percent to 49 percent.

Back then, Illinois was considered a “bellwether” state for presidential campaigns. No longer.

Anyway, Biss would first have to survive the Democratic primary. And although no other candidates have yet floated their names, it’s expect-

ed that we will see some interest. (There’s even some talk that former Gov. Pat Quinn might be interested.)

Biss pushed hard for state worker pension reform when he was in the House and then again after he moved to the Senate. That hasn’t endeared him to labor unions, although I’m told he’s been attempting to reach out to the unions to try to smooth things over.

Biss ran unopposed last year, so the Illinois AFLCIO took no position on his nonexistent campaign.

MEANWHILE, STATE Sen. Napoleon Harris, D-Flossmoor, has been eyeing a move up the political ladder almost ever since he won the 2012 primary election to replace the retiring incumbent Sen. James Meeks.

Harris expressed strong interest in running for the U.S. House seat vacated by the disgraced incum-

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bent Jesse Jackson Jr., but wound up bowing out. Now, Harris is looking at a possible State Sen. U.S. Senate Daniel Biss bid.

Evanston Harris is Democrat is a f o r m e r first in his party seek NFL foot- totheactively 2016 state ball player. comptroller M a n y o f nomination. his former teammates have plenty of extra cash, which gives Harris a natural fundraising base.

Harris is also a successful businessman in his own right. Harris owns a pizza restaurant chain.

Harris is the first state legislator to express a strong interest in the race. All of the other possible candidates mentioned so far are members of the U.S. House.

One of those U.S. representatives expressing interest in running for Senate is Robin Kelly, who ended up

winning that 2013 special election to replace Congressman Jackson, with Harris’ eventual endorsement.

If both she and Harris end up running, that would mean two blacks from the south suburbs would be competing in the Democratic primary.

Kelly would have to give up her House seat to run, but Harris just started a 4-year term.

REPUBLICAN incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has a moderate (for Washington, D.C.) voting record. Kirk will also have strong support – financial and otherwise – from the majority Senate Republicans if he runs, which appears likely at this moment.

And Kirk will benefit from a newly rebuilt party infrastructure, courtesy of Bruce Rauner’s gubernatorial campaign, and from Rauner’s superwealthy contributor network. Kirk, himself, also has built an impressive

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fundraising network of staunch Israel supporters.

Even so, no Republican U.S. Senate candidate has won Illinois during a presidential year since Charles Percy was reelected way back in 1972.

The last Republican U.S. senator from Illinois, Peter Fitzgerald, declined to run in the 2004 election, when George W. Bush lost the state by 10 points. And the average Democratic presidential winning margin in Illinois since 1992 is more than 16 points.

Yes, Barack Obama pumped up that average, but they all won by double digits.

Even so, it’s not an impossible task for Kirk.

He could actually run to the left of Sen. Harris on some social issues if the legislator manages to survive the primary. Harris voted “present” on the gay marriage bill, for example. Kirk favors the “liberal” side of that position.

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Six weeks? We’ll manage

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auk Valley residents didn’t need a large, furry rodent Monday to tell them that winter is not about to release its grip.

Sunday’s marathon storm, which dumped about a foot of snow, sent the message loud and clear.

For the record, Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, which, according to legend, signifies 6 more weeks of

winter weather.

Closer to our region, Woodstock Willie also saw his shadow, meaning that those in the northwest suburbs of Chicago face the same frigid forecast.

Speaking of Chicago, the Windy City recorded 19.3 inches of snow.

Yipes!

Fortunately, the rapid clearing of snow by plow drivers on many area roadways overnight Sunday meant that travel was

not as difficult as it might have been as the work week began.

And Monday’s sunshine certainly was welcome.

A year ago, caught in the grip of the Polar Vortex, area folks were a bit more desperate for a break in the winter weather.

Thankfully, a relatively tolerable January this year gave us that break.

Six more weeks of winter, eh? The Sauk Valley will manage just fine, thank you.

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Once again, we must tell each other: ‘Never again’ Demonization of Jews happens again in Europe “The Fuhrer has ordered that the Jewish question be solved once and for all, and that we, the SS, are to implement the order. I have therefore earmarked Auschwitz for this purpose.”

– Heinrich Himmler, summer, 1941 • • • Dandelions and Queen Anne’s lace were thriving in tall grass around the ovens and gas chambers on the sunny day I first visited Auschwitz.

Gaily colored laundry, just across the fences, billowed in breezes that once were heavy with stench. Children played in olive-drab watchtowers where Nazi guards once waited to machine gun any who dared seek to escape a more systematic death.

It was July 29, 1975, three decades and 197 days after Soviet troops liberated this hellish cornerstone of

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Adolf Hitler’s Holocaust.

Last Tuesday, the world commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation. Some 300 aged survivors made it back, not so much to remember but to make sure the world will never forget. Their return has new urgency today. AntiSemitism is rampant anew in Europe.

Watching on TV, I recalled my first visit to Auschwitz – and my second.

• • • “Towards the end of the summer [1942] we started to burn bodies at first on wood pyres bearing some 2,000 corpses, and later in pits. ... Bodies were burnt in pits day and night, continuously.”

– Rudolph Hoess, first commandant of Auschwitz, in his autobiography • • • For hours at Auschwitz in 1975, I reflected silently on what days and nights were like for a few acquaintances back home who’d been

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imprisoned as children at Auschwitz for the crime of being born Jewish in Hitler’s Germany.

I’d been spared only because I was born Jewish in America.

I returned to Auschwitz the next day, not to reflect but to cover an American president’s historic visit to Auschwitz. A yellowed Newsday newspaper clipping shows I reported it was customary for world leaders to spend a couple of hours visiting Auschwitz, absorbing how more than 1 million persons were systematically slaughtered there.

Also, I reported President Gerald Ford’s advance schedule allotted 3 minutes at Aus-

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chwitz – helicopter in, lay a wreath at a memorial, helicopter out.

At the Auschwitz helipad, I saw Poland’s Communist Leader Edward Gierek urge Ford to stay longer; Ford glanced at Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who nodded approval. So Ford spent 20 minutes from touchdown to take-off.

Newsday’s article reported presidential aides’ explanation: Ford was just very busy; couldn’t even visit Auschwitz museum because it was too far away – “it is about 120 seconds away by automobile,” the article added.

THE NEXT DAY, Ford’s chief of staff, the most influential White House insider, walked up and said he’d showed my article to “the boss” [Ford].

Well, I awaited a tirade du jour, but got this: “We really [expletived] that up. We were wrong, and we’re sorry. We deserved what you wrote. See you around.”

Then Ford’s chief of

staff, Dick Cheney, left to find his boss.

Fast forward to 2003: Another American president, George W. Bush, spent almost 2 hours at Auschwitz and made sure his press secretary briefed reporters extensively on what Bush said and felt. (I’ve never been able to pin down for sure whether Bush got any pre-visit guidance from his vice president, Dick Cheney.)

Fast forward to 2009: Bush’s successor also did it right. President Barack Obama, in office just 4 months, toured the Nazi concentration camp at Buchenwald with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and that camp’s most famous survivor, Elie Wiesel.

Obama said his great uncle, Charlie Payne, was among U.S. Army troops who liberated a Buchenwald sub-camp in 1945.

(As Obama spoke, I thought about my fatherin-law, Capt. George C. Morgan, who was part of the liberation of Buchenwald. He once had a

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photo of Buchenwald’s gaunt prisoners; I wondered whether young Eli Wiesel was somewhere in the background.)

“To this day, there are those who insist the Holocaust never happened,” Obama said at Buchenwald. “This place is the ultimate rebuke to such thoughts, a reminder of our duty to confront those who would tell lies about our history.”

Sadly, yet again, we must tell each other: Never again.

• • • “For a time, we thought that the hatred of Jews had finally been eradicated. But slowly the demonization of Jews started to come back.

Once again, young Jewish boys are afraid to wear yarmulkes on the streets of Paris and Budapest and London.

Once again, Jewish businesses are targeted. And once again, Jewish families are fleeing Europe.”

– World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder, at Auschwitz, Jan. 27, 2015

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Stepmother wishes others wouldn’t devalue her role Dear Abby, I’m a 42-year-old divorced woman with no children. My ex-husband has a son whose life I was a part of for 18 years.

When people ask if I have kids, my reply is, “Yes, I have a stepson.”

Why do people think it’s OK to say things like, “That’s not the same as having your own,” or, “That doesn’t count”?

Then they usually go on to ask why I don’t have children of my own.

My response is a big fat lie. I say, “It just never happened.” The truth is my ex didn’t want any more children. What can I say to these people to let them know that they

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need to stop and think about what they say and ask, because their word choice in this circumstance is hurtful to the point of tears?

– Stepmom in California Dear Stepmom, A person who would

downplay your role as a parent is rude, thoughtless and not worth your time. As to asking why someone is childless, I have addressed this subject in my column before.

While many folks start conversations by asking whether someone has children, it can be a dangerous question.

I learned my lesson and stopped asking after having received an answer from one man that his son was doing life in prison as an accomplice to murder. Another man told me he had two children, a daughter and an estranged son who was also serving a long sentence – for selling

narcotics. Neither person was happy to have been asked. After that, I stopped asking.

I see no reason why you shouldn’t simply tell the truth about why you are child-free. Not having (or wanting) children is nothing to be ashamed of – it’s a personal choice that an increasing number of couples have opted for without regret.

Dear Abby, My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 months. Last night we were talking about doing more in the bedroom, and he told me that he is bisexual.

I have nothing against the LGBT community, but finding this out after so long shocked me. I’m worried now, and I can’t seem to wrap my head around the fact that he has sex with guys. I just can’t quite look at or think of him the same way.

I really do love him and can still see a future with him. I just don’t know how to handle this BIG news. Please, Abby, you’re my only hope.

– Liz in Texas Dear Liz, I would be curious about why your boyfriend waited so long to tell you. Because some-

one is bisexual does not mean the person is unfaithful and sleeping with both sexes at the same time. It simply means the person is attracted to members of both sexes. You need to have further discussion with your boyfriend regarding his attitude about his commitment to you before deciding what to do about his “big” news.

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

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

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

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

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

Line dancing, 10-11 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Dixon Coin Club, coin grading, 6 p.m., and auction, 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, 815-535-8427.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 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.

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

Mexican Train dominoes, 9:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

Wii Bowling and 313 card game, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

Monthly Birthday Party, 11:25 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

Monthly Birthday Party, noon, Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

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

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

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

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

Bridge and bingo, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St.., Oregon, 815-732-3253.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

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

Knit Wits Knitting Circle, 6:30-8 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-7261.

Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815622-8838.

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THROUGH YOUR LENS | CALM AFTER STORM IN SAUK VALLEY

Photo submitted by Catherine Decker

ABOVE: Some tree branches bent under the weight of snow, and some – like these on Sterling Road just east of Morgan Road heading toward Amboy – beckon adventurers to walk this way.

LEFT: The recently risen sun peeks through the trees in Amboy on Monday morning.

Photo submitted by Amy Lemmer Coleman

RIGHT: Land, wood or water, it seemed whatever the foot or so of snow clung to immediately became a work of art.

BELOW LEFT: At last, freed from their snowed-in stalls, the Engelbarts’ horses run Monday morning on the family’s Coleta property.

BELOW RIGHT: Who needs fresh paint to spruce up their outdoor furniture?

Here, the fresh snow provides new “cushions” for the patio furniture behind the Brandywine in Dixon overlooking the Rock River.

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Photo submitted by Rosemary Buckley

Photo submitted by Maddi Engelbarts

Photo submitted by Deanna Williams

In some spots, the accumulation was too much even for the snowplows. Shown is a grader digging a passage in Lee Center. “Too much snow for the snowplow. They had to use the grader,” impromptu photographer Rosemary Buckley said.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS AND SERVICES Wednesday, Feb. 4 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.

Women, infants and children, nutritional, educational and coupon pick-up, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

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

Dixon Correctional retiree breakfast, 8 a.m., Rivers Edge Inn, 2303 W. First St., Dixon.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 8-9:30 a.m., YMCA, 110 N. Galena Ave., 815-284-3371.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Fulton High School, 1207 12th St. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

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

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

Nurturing Program, 9:15 a.m., Sinnissippi Centers Inc., 2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, 815625-0013.

Representative from Rock River Center in Oregon, 9:3011 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815562-5050.

Lee County Health Department blood pressure clinic, 10-11:30 a.m., Dixon Senior Center, 100 W. Second St., 815284-3371.

Senior Information Services, 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Church of Christ, 346 Chicago Ave., Savanna, 800-541-5479.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pres-

sure clinic, 10-11 a.m., People’s National Bank, 112 Main St., Tampico.

Free blood pressure check, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-6229230.

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.noon, Dixon Food Center – Red Fox, 500 Chicago Ave., Dixon.

Whiteside County Health Department free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-noon, Robert Fulton Community Center, 912 Fourth St., Fulton.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Grapevine; 3:30 p.m., closed; 6 p.m., closed, Spanish; 7 p.m., closed, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St., Sterling.

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed, Big Book; 6 p.m., closed, Big Book, tradition, 90-92 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open; 8 p.m., open, Big Book, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 1:30 p.m., closed, Rochelle Community Hospital, 900 N. Second St. American Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 112 W. Second St., Rock Falls. Appointments: 800-733-2767.

Women’s Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Choices Domestic

Violence Program office, 203 W. Market St., Mount Carroll.

Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

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

YWCA sexual abuse survivors women’s group, 5:30-7 p.m., second floor, 115 W. First St., Dixon, bbraid@ywsauk.or or 815-625-0333.

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

Men’s Cancer Group, 6 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-288-4673.

Living Well With Diabetes Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., 3 years through sixth grade, Northside Baptist Church, 598 River Lane, Dixon, 815-288-5212.

Carroll County Fair Board, 7 p.m., Milledgeville Bank basement, 451 N. Main Ave., 815244-9444.

Touched By Suicide ... Survivors Gather, 7 p.m., Hospice of the Rock River Valley, 264 state Route 2, Dixon, 815-438-2345.

Dixon Sports Boosters Club Board meeting, 7 p.m., Dixon High School, 300 Lincoln Statue Drive.

American Legion Post 12, 7 p.m., 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-2842003.

Wednesday worship at the barn, 7 p.m., Chaplin Creek Village, 1715 Whitney Road, Franklin Grove.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 560 U.S. Route 52, Amboy.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m.,

closed, First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Calvin Road, Rochelle.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., closed, Polo Town Hall, 117 N. Franklin Ave. Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 8 p.m., United States Department of Agriculture Building, 16255 Liberty St., Morrison.

Thursday, Feb. 5 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.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

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

TOPS IL 825, 9-10 a.m. weighin, meeting at 10 a.m., Coventry Activity Center, 612 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling, 815-626-0034.

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

Golden K Kiwanis, 9:30 a.m., YMCA, 2505 YMCA Way, Sterling.

Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St., Oregon.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-3487.

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

Covered Bridge Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Harkrader Hall, St. Louis Catholic School, 631 Park Ave. West, Princeton, 815-875-2430.

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

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

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

Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserves, 7:30 p.m., Law Enforcement Center, 306 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon.

AMVETS Post 167 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Sterling American Legion, 601 First Ave. Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-441-5327.

Self Help Parents Association, 7:30 p.m., Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling.

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

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Volunteer Care Center of Lee County, 403 E. First St., Dixon.

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Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, open, 12 and 12; 8 p.m., closed, 12 and 12, back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls.

State health insurance enrollment, 12:45-4:30 p.m., Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon.

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Chair exercises, 1 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

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Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-441-4452.

State health insurance enrollment, walk-in, 5-7 p.m., Dixon Public Library, 221 S. Hennepin Ave., 815-284-3371.

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Big passion fuels area small farms Lee couple farms while holding full-time jobs

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LEE – Bryan Flower seriously questioned his decision to run a small farm when he had to wrangle a testosteronefilled bull in the pouring rain.

A lightning strike had rendered the electric fence surrounding the bull useless, allowing the 700-pound animal to strut toward the cows.

It took a tractor chase to get the bull back into its corral.

Despite the challenges Flower has encountered since he and his wife, Sarah, started farming 3 years ago, he hasn’t questioned his decision seriously enough to stop.

In fact, he only hopes to grow his 12-acre farm in Lee. “It’s a very rewarding process,” Flower said.

“It’s a fun process, and it’s one that I really wanted my son to be able to experience.”

Flower runs one of hundreds of small farms that the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports are in DeKalb County. The small-scale farmers represent an emerging and determined group of people of people returning to the land in hopes of connecting local people with locally grown food.

A small farm isn’t one below a certain acreage by the U.S. Department of Agriculture standards.

Rather, a farm is deemed small if it has annual sales of less than $350,000, said Andrew Larson, a local food system and small farms educator with the University of Illinois Extension.

A goat peeks her head out before feeding time at the Red House Farm in Lee, where Bryan and Sarah Flower reside and are self-sustained by milk from goats and cows, fresh eggs, chickens, vegetables and more.

Tips for small-scale farmers Photos by Monica Synett/msynett@gmail.com

Small farmer Bryan Flower collects eggs from the chicken coop Saturday on his and his wife’s Red House Farm in Lee. The farm requires dozens of hours of work weekly, but it isn’t either of their primary jobs.

According to the USDA’s Census of Agriculture released in 2014, 393 of the 880 farms in DeKalb County have annual sales less than $100,000.

Larson said small-scale farmers generally fall into three categories: idealists straight from college making a career of farming; the U-turn farmer who already had another career; and the retiree who plans to farm after another career.

“There’s definitely a heavy dose of nostalgia,” Larson said. “There’s definitely some idealism and thoughts about sustainability. There’s a dynamic between a desire to work the land and working for yourself.”

‘Back to the roots’ For Flower, 46, the decision came when he was working in the culinary program at Robert Morris University in Chicago. He and his wife purchased property in Lee complete

with a house and a 1930s barn, just inside in the DeKalb County border.

They call it the Red House Farm, spending roughly $30,000 to add about 60 hens, five goats, around 10 hogs in the summer, honey bees and a handful of Dexter cattle, a small breed of cow.

That’s not to mention the tomatoes, peppers, beets, onion, potatoes, hay and other produce they grow.

The farm requires dozens of hours of work weekly, but it isn’t either of their primary jobs. Flower is the Food Systems Lab coordinator at NIU while Sarah Flower is a teacher in Plainfield.

They also have a 3-year-old son named Liam. The ideal situation would be for one of them to focus on the farm full-time so they can cultivate it into an educational center.

“I honestly believe that if there were more of us,

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Thinking inside the box Across the county in Sycamore, 30-year-old Kate Whitacre is in the final days before she starts preparing seeds to grow on the half-acre plot she rents. Unlike the Flowers, whose customers are mostly friends and family, Whitacre runs a community-supported agriculture farm where people pay her in the beginning of the season to receive a box of vegetables weekly during the summer.

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if there were more people that did this,” Flower said, “that we would help people understand and get back to the roots of growing healthy food, being a little bit more self-sustaining and saving money they can put back into a healthy lifestyle.”

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Whitacre said. “I think it’s wonderful to know the people I’m feeding.”

Whitacre has been farming since 2008, arriving in Sycamore with her husband, Brett, in 2013 to start Beets and Beats Farm. On top of the weekly shares, Whitacre sells produce at the Sycamore Farmers Market and to a couple restaurants in Chicago.

Whitacre works the farm and raises her daughter while her husband works full-time as an artist and musician.

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While the small-scale farming market will need to mature to thrive, Larson thinks there’s a good chance it will. He sees the surge in local foods and small-scale farming as more than a fad. To him, it’s a lifestyle that will not only keep the county’s agricultural tradition alive, but make it more vibrant.

“It means there is a chance to reconnect with the way things taste when they’re vine ripe and fresh,” Larson said. “It means the entrepreneurial gene is alive and well. It’s a way to keep our rural landscape populated with people doing productive things.”

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Numbers game That’s how many years Evanston native Dave Bergman played in MLB. Bergman, who died at age of 61 on Monday, played on the Tigers’ 1984 World Series-winning team.

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BOYS BASKETBALL | MILLEDGEVILLE 45, EASTLAND 41

Entering no scoring zone Missiles defense contributes to Cougars’ cold shooting

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LANARK – Before Milledgeville could get into a zone, it had to play a zone.

The Missiles used an effective 2-3 zone defense to slow down a potent Eastland inside attack, and executed down the stretch to perfection on Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com their way to a 45-41 win MonMilledgeville’s Evan Skoog passes around Eastland defender Eric day night in a NUIC crossover Schaney during Monday’s game in Lanark. The Missiles used a contest.

Milledgeville coach Brian 2-3 zone defense to nullify Eastland’s height in a 45-51 win.

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beginning of the season. With a Cougars’ lineup featuring 6-foot-5 junior Blake Janssen and 6-4 sophomore Brighton Haverland in the paint, Rahn decided a 2-3 zone was in order.

It worked. Janssen started fast, hitting four of his first five shots in the first quarter, but he wound up with just those eight points. Haverland scored six, and the duo combined to make 6 of 18 shots from the Rahn has primarily used man- field. to-man defense, after dabbling with a 1-3-1 zone at the ZONE CONTINUED ON B3 Star of the game: Blake Kappes, Milledgeville, 15 points Key performers: Lucas Ebersole, Milledgeville, 10 points; Eric Schaney, Eastland, 11 rebounds, 8 points, 3 steals Up next: MIlledgeville at AFC, Eastland at Lena-Winslow, both 7:30 Thursday

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Guards still suspended for Illini Cosby, Rice out for Rutgers’ game

BY SHANNON RYAN Chicago Tribune

Illinois basketball starters Rayvonte Rice and Aaron Cosby remained suspended as of Monday afternoon.

Coach John Groce declined to specify a timeline for their return or discuss the nature of the suspension. The guards, who both had been out with injuries, were suspended indefinitely before Saturday’s game against Penn State.

Illinois faces Rayvonte Rutgers at State Farm Center Rice tonight, but Illinois guard Groce did not say whether the players would return.

“They’re indefinitely suspended, and that’s where it’s at,” Groce said Monday at a news conference. “That’s between me and them.”

Cosby, who has been out with an eye injury, has been medically cleared to practice. Rice, who broke his hand and underwent surgery, is performing in noncontact drills. Groce said Rice’s return to practice was paced due to the suspension.

In other news, Illinois sophomore guard Malcolm Hill was named the co-Big Ten player of the week after scoring 27 points against Penn State. The last Illinois player of the week was Rice on Dec. 30.

Michigan State’s Branden Dawson also was honored.

Rutgers at Illinois When: 8:30 p.m. today TV/Radio: BTN/670 AM Records: Rutgers 10-13, 2-8 Big Ten; Illinois 14-8, 4-5 FYI: The Illini are 10-1 at the State Farm Center.

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Sauk’s Tramel Rideout shoots during a game against Highland earlier this season. Rideout was one of four players left on the Skyhawks roster for two games last week, after a skirmish caused six players to be suspended. The Skyhawks added two players to the roster and went 1-1 last week. This week, the full roster is back for three key home games.

Character building Skyhawks back at full strength for big week of games That left the Skyhawks (15-8, 3-4 Arrowhead Conference) with four players on 800-798-4085, ext. 5555 the roster for games at home against Carl • Black Hawk at Sauk Valley, Women Sandburg on Tuesday and at Illinois Valley 5:30 p.m., Men 7:30 p.m. @DanWoessner on Thursday.

A week ago, the Sauk Valley men’s basThursday “It had been 20 years since we’ve had ketball team faced a unique challenge. anything like that on the court,” Damhoff • Kishwaukee at Sauk Valley, 5:30/7:30 This week, they face three tall tasks at said. “It’s my fault for not going over the Saturday home. rule more, so that the kids stay on the Coach Russ Damhoff hopes that both • Kennedy King at Sauk Valley, 5:30/7:30 bench when something like that breaks experiences make the Skyhawks better for out.” the Region IV tournament at the end of the One of the Skyhawks got into a skirmish Enter Carter Ames, a sophomore at Sauk month. on the court, and his teammates on the from Prophetstown who played with the “What you hope is when you go through bench reacted by standing up and crossSkyhawks last year, and Austin Thomas, a little adversity, you come out the ing onto the court. Those few steps put the from Dixon, who plays on the Sauk golf other side stronger,” Damhoff said in Skyhawks in a bad spot. team. a phone interview Monday night. “You The player on the court was suspended The two gave the team six eligible playget through it, and you trust each other two games for the fight, and per NJCAA ers. The other players could practice, but more.” rules, all the players that left the bench and could not be at either game.

On Saturday, Jan. 24, things got heated crossed onto the court were suspended for during a game at Chicago Daly. two games.

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Help wanted Johnny Manziel Browns quarterback announces that he is entering a treatment program for unspecified reasons during the offseason.

On the defense Warren Sapp Phoenix police arrest former NFL star and analyst for suspicion of soliciting a prostitute and allegedly assaulting two women.

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Cody indicted for animal cruelty The Ravens terminated the contract of Terrence Cody on Monday about an hour before the Baltimore County Police announced that the veteran defensive tackle was indicted by a Baltimore County Grand Jury for animal cruelty.

Cody faces 15 charges, the most serious one involving two felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty, related to the death of his dog, a Bullmastiff from Spain. Those charges are punishable by a maximum of 3 years apiece in prison, and up to a $5,000 fine, if convicted.

Quinn signs with Falcons for 5 years The Atlanta Falcons’ long wait for new leadership on the field finally ended Monday when Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was named the team’s coach.

The Falcons said Quinn will be introduced at a news conference on Tuesday. Quinn replaces Mike Smith, who was fired following a 6-10 finish in 2014.

Quinn agreed to a 5-year contract.

NFL investigating fake noise rumors The NFL is trying to determine if the Atlanta Falcons pumped fake crowd noise into the Georgia Dome for home games the last 2 years.

Team spokesman Reggie Roberts says the team became aware of the league’s investigation during the 2014 season.

The Falcons could be fined or penalized with the loss of a draft pick if found to have added fake crowd noise during the opposing team’s huddles of when trying to call a play.

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Anthony pleads not guilty for soliciting Basketball analyst Greg Anthony is pleading not guilty to a charge of soliciting a prostitute.

Anthony, 47, is charged with soliciting a prostitute at a Washington hotel on Jan. 16. Court documents say he responded to an escort ad authorities placed on the classifieds website Backpage.com.

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Kentucky unanimous No. 1 in poll Kentucky is unanimous No. 1 again in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll.

The Wildcats are the only undefeated team in Division I following Virginia’s loss to No. 4 Duke last week.

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The Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates during Sunday’s Super Bowl win over the Seahawks.

At 37, some thought Brady might be ready to walk away from the game. Instead, he feels like he is still in the prime of his career.

A very Brady future

Super Bowl MVP has no intentions of retiring was a young kid when we won those first three. I know in ‘04 after we beat the Eagles, I was PHOENIX – Tom Brady knows like, ‘I’m just ready for this to be what’s next: more Super Bowl 1. Peyton Manning 38 over, get the offseason started,’ wins.

2. Tom Brady 37 just because we had experienced At least he hopes so.

3. Drew Brees 36 it. Obviously, with some perThe most successful quarter4. Josh McCown 35 spective of that game, it’s a hard back of his era was still riding the thing to get here, and then it’s a 5.

Carson Palmer 35 high of his fourth NFL champihard thing to win the game. onship on the morning after New “I’m glad we had the opportunity “Playing against the other best England’s 28-24 victory over to do it.

Coach talked all week team, obviously, one play here, Seattle. Brady had every right about how it was going to take all one play there, all things change, to look back at his four touch60 minutes, and it certainly did. and we’ve been on the other end down passes against the NFL’s “It never broke our will. We of that, too. So I’m just proud top-ranked defense and beam. were down 10 in the fourth quar- that we really got a chance to finInstead, he was looking ahead. ter and [Seattle] being on the ish it out.”

“I am still kind of in the midst 1-yard line with 20 seconds left, His coach, Bill Belichick, recof my career,” Brady said Monbut the guys never gave up.

And ognizes the value of a likely firstday before being presented with you fight until the end and great ballot Hall of Fame quarterback a car and his third Super Bowl things happen.” running his offense. When the MVP trophy, tying him with his Patriots were being dominated Brady knows all about great boyhood idol, Joe Montana. “I by the Seahawks in the third just love the game. I love playing. things, obviously. quarter Sunday, Belichick underA two-time league MVP, he I love representing our team.” stood that if they could keep it threw for four touchdowns That team – or previous verclose, they had the closer. sions of the Patriots he has quar- against the NFL’s stingiest “He’s a great player,” Belichick defense, and led a comeback terbacked – won three Super said. “It’s been a great privilege from a 10-point deficit through Bowls in 4 years, then lost in its to coach Tom for the last 15 three quarters. He connected next two trips to the big game. years, 14 years as starting quaron all eight of his throws on the Brady knows how close the terback. We have a great reladecisive drive that ended with Patriots came to a third straight tionship. We meet on a regular a 3-yard TD pass to Julian Edelflop against the NFC champion, basis weekly several times. man. needing an interception with “I can’t think of a more deservBrady is 37 and has said he 20 seconds to go to clinch the ing player than Tom to be the hopes to play well into his 40s, crown. and he works hard to stay in top recipient of the accolades that he “We’ve been on the other physical shape. So he doesn’t see has this week, and particularly end of this two times in the last night and today here. He’s his winning toss to Edelman as last 7 years, being ahead late our leader. He competes as well his final Super Bowl moment. in the game with the chance But he certainly recognizes how as any player I’ve ever coached. to win it, and not closing it He’s well-prepared. He has great out,” Brady said of losses in 2008 difficult the journey is. poise and great presence.”

“Yeah, absolutely,” he said. “I and 2012 to the New York Giants.

BY BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Oldest Starting NFL QBs

• DeKalb at Sterling 7:30 p.m.

• Amboy at Hall • Bureau Valley at Kewanee • Rock Falls at Alleman • Dixon at Oregon • Erie at Morrison • Fulton at Orion • Rockridge at Prophetstown Girls basketball 6 p.m.

• Dixon at Oregon • Rock Falls at Winnebago 7 p.m.

• Sterling at Ottawa 7:30 p.m.

• Newman at Bureau Valley • RRSM at Fulton • Eastland at Lena-Winslow • AFC at Dakota • Polo at South Beloit • Milledgeville at Durand • Pearl City at West Carroll Girls bowling 4 p.m.

• DeKalb at Dixon • Sterling at United Township Boys swimming 4:30 p.m.

• Newman, Rock Island at Sterling

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• Indiana at Wisconsin, ESPN • Georgia at Kentucky, ESPNU • St. John’s at Butler, FS1 6:30 p.m.

Koepka took a long, hard road to first PGA Tour title

• Northwestern at Nebraska, BTN

in the NCAA Championship only twice, never finishing higher than a SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. tie for 18th.

– For the longest time, Koepka won a ChalBrooks Koepka was lenge Tour event – the known primarily for the equivalent of the Web. stamps in his passport. com Tour in Europe – in His peers knew better.

Spain, and then tried his As he began his first hand at Q-school for a year as a PGA Tour PGA Tour card. He failed member in the Frys. to get out of the second com Open last Octostage, missing by two ber, players would stop shots in Texas. He wasn’t when they saw Koepka alone. He tied that week and watch him walk AP with Spieth. to the putting green Brooks Koepka hits out of a sand trap on the And that’s when their or driving range. The fourth hole during the final round of the Phoenix paths went in different consensus? This guy is Open on Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Koepka won directions. going to be good. the event for his first PGA tour tite.

Spieth chose sponMore than the words sor exemptions, and of other players, Koepka Golf is going through group when he turned Monday qualifying if now has the trophies to an undeniable generapro because he didn’t needed, on the Web. back it up. tion shift, led by Rory have their credentials. com Tour. He got a He won the TurkMcIlroy, who won in He was the guy who break by tying for secish Airlines Open last Dubai on Sunday to pursued his career in ond in the Puerto Rico November during the golf’s remote outposts – Open on the PGA Tour final stretch of the Race expand his growing gap in the world rankKazakhstan and Kenya, after getting a sponsor’s to Dubai on the Euroing. Jordan Spieth, the Norway and the Czech exemption. Then came pean Tour. Against an 21-year-old Texan, is Republic. a rocket rise – tour staeven stronger field in No. 9 in the world. PatHe had a decorated tus in May, a victory in the Phoenix Open, the rick Reed, 24, won his career at Florida State, July and a spot on the 24-year-old Floridfourth PGA Tour event though he never won Presidents Cup team in ian went 64-66 on the a tournament until his October. weekend and played his at the start of the year.

Koepka was never senior year (and won Koepka headed for the last 47 holes without a mentioned in that three times) and played airport. bogey.

• W. Virginia at Oklahoma, ESPN2

BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

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8 p.m.

• Florida at Vanderbilt, ESPN • Virginia Tech at Syracuse, ESPNU • Seton Hall at DePaul, FS1 8:30 p.m.

• Rutgers at Illinois, BTN

Women’s hockey 10 a.m.

• Syracuse at Penn St., BTN

NHL 7 p.m.

• Blackhawks at Wild, CSN/NBCSP • Lightning at Blues, FSN

Soccer 1:30 p.m.

• FA Cup, round 4, Cambridge at Manchester United, FS1

Winter sports Noon

• Skiing, World Alpine Championships, women’s super G, at Vail, Colo., NBCSP

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MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD Boys basketball NIB-12 West Conf.

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

Ottawa Sterling Geneseo LaSalle-Peru Rochelle

All 13-6 8-10 10-10 10-10 1-17

Today’s game • DeKalb at Sterling, 7 Saturday’s games • Geneseo at LaSalle-Peru, 7:30 • Rochelle at Sterling, 6

BNC West Rockford Lutheran Dixon Winnebago Mendota Byron Oregon Rock Falls Stillman Valley

Conf.

8-1 7-1 8-2 4-4 3-4 2-6 1-7 0-7

All 17-1 20-1 15-6 14-7 16-6 9-13 3-16 2-14

Today’s games • Byron at Mendota, 7 • Dixon at Oregon, 7:30 • Rock Falls at Alleman, 7:30

All 15-7 21-1 14-9 13-5 11-8 9-15 0-23

Today’s games • Amboy at Hall, 7:30 • St. Bede at Princeton, 7:30 Friday’s games • Bureau Valley at Princeton, 7:30 • Kewanee at St. Bede, 7:30 • Newman at Amboy, 7:30 Saturday’s game Coaches vs. Cancer Shootout • St. Bede vs. Westminster Christian, 1:30

All 18-1 14-5 16-8 9-16 11-11 9-13 5-14 6-13

Today’s games • Fulton at Orion, 7:30 • Riverdale at Sherrard, 7:30 • Rockridge at Prophetstown, 7:30 Thursday’s game • Fulton at River Ridge, 7:30

Conf.

6-2 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-3 3-3 2-5 2-6 2-6 1-5

All 16-6 12-5 15-7 16-7 7-10 7-8 4-13 6-14 5-14 2-15

Monday’s results • Dakota at Lena-Winslow, ppd. to TBA • Milledgeville 45, Eastland 41

Postseason pairings CLASS 2A Fulton Regional Monday, Feb. 9 • No. 4 Oregon vs. No. 5 Newman, 6 • No. 3 Fulton vs. No. 6 West Carroll, 7:30

CLASS 1A Polo Regional Monday, Feb. 9 • No. 4 Erie vs. No. 5 Polo, 6 • No. 3 Eastland vs. No. 6 Milledgeville, 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 11 • No. 1 Prophetstown vs. Erie/Polo, 6 • No. 2 AFC vs. Eastland/Milledgeville, 7:30 Friday, Feb. 13 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Pecatonica Sectional vs. Dakota Regional winner, 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16.

Indian Creek Regional Monday, Feb. 9 • No. 4 Earlville vs. No. 5 Paw Paw, 7

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

Tuesday, Feb. 10 • No. 1 Amboy vs. Earlville/Paw Paw, 6 • No. 2 Indian Creek vs. No. 3 LaMoilleOhio, 7:30

Saturday’s games • AFC at Forreston, 7 • Aquin at Milledgeville, 7:30 • Dakota at Orangeville, 7:30

Thursday, Feb. 12 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Roanoke-Benson Sectional vs. Somonauk Regional winner, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Feb. 17

Monday’s box score at Lanark

MILLEDGEVILLE 45, EASTLAND 41

MILLEDGEVILLE (6-14) Blake Kappes 3-4 8-10 15, Jordan Harris 3-5 2-2 9, Zach Schmidt 2-4 0-0 5, Lucas Ebersole 3-9 2-2 10, Kyle Ottens 2-6 0-0 4, Joe Gennaro 0-2 0-0 0, Evan Skoog 0-0 0-0 0, Curtiss Strauss 0-0 0-0 0, Keagan Murray 0-0 0-0 0, Payton Harris 0-1 0-0 0, Harrison Schmidt 1-1 0-0 2. Totals: 14-32 12-14 45.

EASTLAND (7-10) Tyler Dambman 0-3 0-0 0, Conner DeGroot 2-5 0-0 5, Eric Schaney 3-11 2-4 8, Brighton Haverland 2-9 2-4 6, Blake Janssen 4-9 0-0 8, Donny Groezinger 0-4 2-2 2, Zach Randecker 2-5 0-0 6, Joshua Hayag 0-0 0-0 0, D.J. Heeren 2-2 0-0 6, Payton Clouse 0-0 0-0 0, Josh Dickman 0-0 0-0 0, Eric Langarica 0-0 0-0 0. Totals: 15-48 6-10 41.

Milledgeville 10 10 12 13 — 45 Eastland 12 6 12 11 — 41 3s – Milledgeville 5 (Ebersole 2, Kappes, J.Harris, Z.Schmidt), Eastland 5 (Randecker 2, Heeren 2, DeGroot).

Rebounds – Milledgeville 20 (Z.Schmidt, Ebersole, Ottens, Skoog 3 each), Eastland 24 (Schaney 11). Turnovers – Milledgeville 10, Eastland 11. Steals – Milledgeville 1, Eastland 5 (Schaney 3).

Blocked shots – Milledgeville 5, Eastland 0. Fouls – Milledgeville 11, Eastland 14.

Girls basketball NIB-12 West All 17-5 12-13 9-13 7-18 1-20

Friday’s games • Sterling at LaSalle-Peru, 7 • Ottawa at Geneseo, 7:30 Saturday’s game • Galesburg at Sterling, 1:30

BNC West All 19-5 21-2 23-5 16-6 9-14 11-15 11-12 7-17

Friday’s games • Dixon at Byron, 7:15 • Lutheran at Rock Falls, 7:15 • Stillman Valley at Oregon, 7:15 p.m.

• Winnebago at Mendota, 7:15 p.m.

Three Rivers East Conf.

All Amboy 11-0 24-1 Kewanee 6-2 16-6 Hall 4-4 11-10 Bureau Valley 4-5 13-11 Newman 3-5 5-15 St. Bede 3-7 6-19 Princeton 1-8 4-17 Monday’s results • Amboy at St. Bede, ppd. TBA • Newman at Kewanee, ppd. to Wednesday • Princeton at Hall, ppd. to Friday Wednesday’s game • Newman at Kewanee, 7:30

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

Thursday, Feb. 12 • Championship, 7 Winner advances to Hall Sectional vs. Ottawa Marquette Regional winner, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Feb. 17

NUIC East

Conf.

Rockford Lutheran 10-2 Mendota 9-2 Byron 9-3 Stillman Valley 8-3 Dixon 3-8 Oregon 3-9 Rock Falls 2-8 Winnebago 1-9 Today’s games • Dixon at Oregon, 6 • Lutheran at Stillman Valley, 7:15 • Mendota at Byron, 7:15 • Rock Falls at Winnebago, 7:15

Conf.

All 10-1 20-3 10-1 19-4 10-1 19-5 5-3 8-6 5-6 7-16 3-6 6-13 3-8 7-15 1-6 2-17 1-7 1-13 1-8 1-10 Monday’s results • Aquin at River Ridge, ppd. to TBA • Durand at Forreston, ppd. to Wednesday Tuesday’s games • AFC at Dakota, 7:30 • Aquin at Orangeville, 7:30 • Forreston at Pecatonica, 7:30 • Milledgeville at Durand, 7:30 • Polo at South Beloit, 7:30 AFC Dakota Aquin Durand Milledgeville Forreston Polo Pecatonica Orangeville South Beloit

Tuesday, Feb. 10 • No. 1 Morrison vs. Oregon/Newman, 6 • No. 2 Bureau Valley vs. Fulton/West Carroll, 7:30

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

Conf.

Ottawa 7-2 Sterling 5-5 LaSalle-Peru 3-5 Geneseo 4-6 Rochelle 0-9 Today’s games • LaSalle-Peru at Rochelle, 7 • Sterling at Ottawa, 7

Conf.

All Prophetstown 11-1 23-3 Sherrard 10-1 20-4 Erie 8-4 17-10 Rockridge 4-6 13-10 Fulton 4-5 11-13 Morrison 4-8 12-11 Orion 3-7 8-13 Riverdale 0-8 0-20 Monday’s results • Erie at Rockridge, ppd. to TBA • Fulton at Sherrard, ppd. to TBA • Prophetstown at Morrison, ppd. to Wednesday • Riverdale at Orion, ppd. to Wednesday Tuesday’s game • River Ridge at Fulton, 7:30

Wednesday’s game • Durand at Forreston, 7:30

Three Rivers West

Aquin Forreston AFC Polo South Beloit Pecatonica Dakota Milledgeville Durand Orangeville

Three Rivers West

Big Ten Conference Overall W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Wisconsin 7-1 .875 19-2 .905 Maryland 6-3 .667 18-4 .818 Ohio St. 6-3 .667 17-5 .772 Indiana 6-3 .667 16-6 .727 Michigan St. 6-3 .667 15-7 .682 Purdue 6-3 .667 14-8 .636 Michigan 6-4 .600 13-9 .591 Iowa 4-4 .500 13-8 .619 Illinois 4-5 .444 14-8 .636 Nebraska 4-5 .444 12-9 .571 Minnesota 3-7 .300 14-9 .609 Penn St. 2-7 .222 14-8 .636 Rutgers 2-8 .200 10-13 .435 Northwestern 1-7 .125 10-11 .476 Today’s games Indiana at Wisconsin, 6 p.m. (ESPN) Northwestern at Nebraska, 6:30 p.m. (BTN) Rutgers at Illinois, 8:30 p.m. (BTN) Wednesday’s games Ohio St. at Purdue, 5:30 p.m. (BTN) Penn St. at Maryland, 7:30 p.m. (BTN) Thursday’s game Iowa at Michigan, 6 p.m. (ESPN/2) Saturday’s games Illinois at Michigan St., 11 a.m. (ESPN/2) Purdue at Minnesota, 2 p.m. (BTN) Nebraska at Penn St., 3 p.m. (ESPNU) Northwestern at Wisconsin, 4:30 p.m. (BTN) Sunday’s games Michigan at Indiana, noon (CBS Sports) Maryland at Iowa, 2:15 p.m. (BTN) Ohio St. at Rutgers, 4:30 p.m. (BTN)

NUIC East

Conf.

6-0 6-1 5-3 4-3 3-3 1-7 0-8

Conf.

9-0 6-2 6-3 4-6 2-5 3-5 3-6 1-7

Saturday’s game • Princeton at Henry-Senachwine, 7:30

Saturday’s game • Morrison at Wethersfield, 6:30

Three Rivers East

Rockridge Riverdale Morrison Erie Fulton Orion Prophetstown Sherrard

Friday’s game • Princeton at Hall, 7:30

Thursday’s games • Erie at Sherrard, 7:30 • Morrison at Riverdale, 7:30 • Prophetstown at Orion, 7:30 • Rockridge at Fulton, 7:30

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

Kewanee Bureau Valley Newman Princeton St. Bede Hall Amboy

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

Men’s basketball Associated Press Top 25 Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (65) 21-0 1,625 1 2. Gonzaga 22-1 1,503 3 3. Virginia 19-1 1,470 2 4. Duke 18-3 1,416 4 5. Wisconsin 19-2 1,381 5 6. Arizona 20-2 1,338 6 7. Villanova 19-2 1,209 7 8. Kansas 18-3 1,177 9 9. Louisville 18-3 1,114 10 10. Notre Dame 20-3 1,072 8 11. Iowa St. 16-4 892 15 12. North Carolina 17-5 861 13 13. Utah 17-4 824 11 14. N. Iowa 20-2 792 18 15. West Virginia 18-3 779 17 16. Wichita St. 19-3 678 12 17. Maryland 18-4 508 16 18. VCU 17-4 479 14 19. Baylor 16-5 420 20 20. Ohio St. 17-5 358 — 21. Oklahoma 14-7 312 24 22. Butler 16-6 250 25 23. SMU 18-4 221 — 24. Georgetown 15-6 162 21 25. Texas 14-7 106 19 Others receiving votes: Texas A&M 40, Seton Hall 22, Arkansas 21, Indiana 18, San Diego St. 18, Colorado St. 11, Dayton 9, Tulsa 8, Xavier 8, Stephen F. Austin 5, Providence 3, Stanford 3, Louisiana Tech 2, Murray St. 2, Oklahoma St. 2, Temple 2, Georgia 1, Michigan St. 1, Rhode Island 1, Valparaiso 1.

Top 25 schedule Monday’s results No. 3 Virginia 75, No. 12 North Carolina 64 No. 8 Kansas 89, No. 11 Iowa State 76 Today’s games No. 1 Kentucky vs. Georgia, 6 p.m.

No. 5 Wisconsin vs. Indiana, 6 p.m.

No. 9 Louisville at Miami, 7 p.m.

No. 14 N. Iowa at Indiana St., 6:05 p.m.

No. 15 West Virginia at No. 21 Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

No. 22 Butler vs. St. John’s, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s games No. 4 Duke vs. Georgia Tech, 6 p.m.

No. 7 Villanova vs. Marquette, 6 p.m.

No. 20 Ohio State at Purdue, 5:30 p.m.

No. 10 Notre Dame vs. Boston College, 6 p.m.

No. 16 Wichita State at Bradley, 7 p.m.

No. 17 Maryland vs. Penn State, 7:30 p.m.

No. 18 VCU at George Mason, 6 p.m.

No. 19 Baylor vs. TCU, 7:30 p.m.

No. 24 Georgetown vs. Providence, 8 p.m.

No. 25 Texas vs. Oklahoma State, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s games No. 2 Gonzaga at Santa Clara, 10 p.m.

No. 23 SMU vs. Cincinnati, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games No. 1 Kentucky at Florida, 8 p.m.

No. 2 Gonzaga at San Francisco, 10:30 p.m.

No. 3 Virginia vs. No. 9 Louisville, 6 p.m.

No. 4 Duke vs. No. 10 Notre Dame, noon No. 5 Wisconsin vs. Northwestern, 4:30 p.m.

No. 6 Arizona at Arizona State, 3:30 p.m.

No. 7 Villanova vs. No. 24 Georgetown, 1 p.m.

No. 8 Kansas at Oklahoma State, 1 p.m.

No. 11 Iowa State vs. Texas Tech, 1 p.m.

No. 12 N.Carolina at Boston College, 2 p.m.

No. 13 Utah at Colorado, 9 p.m.

No. 14 Northern Iowa vs. Drake, 7 p.m.

No. 15 W. Virginia vs. No. 19 Baylor, 11 a.m.

No. 16 Wichita St. vs. Missouri State, 7 p.m.

No. 18 VCU at St. Bonaventure, 1 p.m.

No. 21 Oklahoma at TCU, 2 p.m.

No. 22 Butler vs. DePaul, 2:30 p.m.

No. 23 SMU at Tulsa, 7 p.m.

No. 25 Texas at Kansas State, 3 p.m.

Sunday’s games No. 17 Maryland at Iowa, 2:15 p.m.

No. 20 Ohio State at Rutgers, 4:30 p.m.

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NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 33 16 .673 Brooklyn 19 28 .404 Boston 16 30 .348 New York 10 38 .208 Philadelphia 10 39 .204 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 40 9 .816 Washington 31 18 .633 Miami 21 26 .447 Charlotte 21 27 .438 Orlando 15 36 .294 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 30 19 .612 Cleveland 30 20 .600 Milwaukee 26 22 .542 Detroit 18 30 .375 Indiana 17 32 .347

GB — 13 15½ 22½ 23 GB — 9 18 18½ 26

Selden catches fire

Kansas star buries Iowa State after half By the Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Wayne Selden Jr. scored 19 points in a hot-shooting second half to spark No. 9 Kansas past No. 15 Iowa State 89-76 on Monday night.

Selden, after missing all three of his shots and scoring only one point in the first half, drilled four of his first five 3-pointers after intermission, often finding himself virtually unguarded on the right wing, as the Jayhawks (19-3, 8-1 Big 12) padded their lead in the Big 12 race to 1½ games.

Georges Niang had 24 points for Iowa State (165, 6-3), which dropped out of a second-place tie with West Virginia.

Leading 35-28 after a seesaw first half, the

Jayhawks reeled off a 14-6 run the first 4 minutes, 45 seconds after intermission, with Selden scoring eight points, including two uncontested 3-pointers. Iowa State called time out and tried to regroup after Selden’s second 3-pointer put Kansas on top 49-34 but never got the lead under nine points.

Perry Ellis’s three-point play gave the Jayhawks breathing room at 77-63 with less than 3 minutes left. Ellis had 17 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 16 for the Jayhawks, who have beaten Iowa State at home 10 straight times.

Bryce DejeanJones had 14 points for Iowa State and Monte

Morris had 12.

No. 3 Virginia 75, No. 12 North Carolina 64: Mal-

colm Brogdon scored 17 points and No. 3 Virginia’s defense locked down in the second half to beat No. 12 North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. Justin Anderson added 16 for the Cavaliers (20-1, 8-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who responded to their first loss of the season by blowing open a tight game at halftime for an impressive road win.

Virginia erased a 33-32 halftime deficit by shooting 50 percent while holding the Tar Heels (17-6, 7-3) completely in check to build an 18-point lead and improve to 8-0 in true road games this year.

GB — ½ 3½ 11½ 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 36 12 .750 Houston 33 15 .688 Dallas 33 17 .660 San Antonio 30 18 .625 New Orleans 26 22 .542 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 32 16 .667 Oklahoma City 24 24 .500 Denver 19 29 .396 Utah 17 30 .362 Minnesota 8 40 .167 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 37 8 .822 L.A. Clippers 33 16 .673 Phoenix 28 22 .560 Sacramento 17 29 .370 L.A. Lakers 13 35 .271

GB — 3 4 6 10 GB — 8 13 14½ 24 GB — 6 11½ 20½ 25½

Monday’s results Charlotte 92, Washington 88 Cleveland 97, Philadelphia 84 Milwaukee 82, Toronto 75 Brooklyn 102, L.A. Clippers 100 New Orleans 115, Atlanta 100 Oklahoma City 104, Orlando 97 Dallas 100, Minnesota 94 Memphis 102, Phoenix 101

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Eastland’s Blake Janssen shoots a jumper over Milledgeville’s Lucas Ebersole (32) and Kyle Ottens during Monday’s game in Lanark. Milledgeville shut down Janssen after the first few minutes in the Missiles’ 45-41 win.

Today’s games Denver at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Miami at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

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

Utah at Portland, 9 p.m.

Golden State at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Plan works well for Milledgeville

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

Washington at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Denver at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Houston, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Miami at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

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

Memphis at Utah, 8 p.m.

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

ZONE

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NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 32 15 4 68 166 Montreal 32 14 3 67 130 Detroit 29 12 9 67 149 Boston 27 16 7 61 134 Florida 21 17 10 52 118 Ottawa 20 19 9 49 136 Toronto 22 25 4 48 144 Buffalo 14 33 3 31 94 Metropolitan Division W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Islanders 32 16 1 65 158 Pittsburgh 28 14 8 64 145 N.Y. Rangers 29 15 4 62 145 Washington 25 15 10 60 147 Philadelphia 22 22 7 51 140 New Jersey 19 22 9 47 113 Columbus 21 24 3 45 120 Carolina 17 26 6 40 105

GA 133 111 129 124 138 136 156 179 GA 139 129 115 129 151 138 151 129

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OT Pts GF GA 32 11 6 70 149 115 32 13 4 68 160 120 31 17 2 64 155 115 26 18 8 60 144 137 23 19 7 53 157 159 21 18 11 53 131 141 23 20 6 52 135 140 Pacific Division W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 32 12 6 70 147 134 San Jose 27 17 6 60 139 135 Calgary 28 20 3 59 149 131 Vancouver 27 18 3 57 131 124 Los Angeles 21 16 12 54 134 132 Arizona 18 26 6 42 116 170 Edmonton 13 28 9 35 115 166 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Nashville St. Louis Chicago Winnipeg Dallas Colorado Minnesota

Monday’s results N.Y. Rangers 6, Florida 3 Calgary 5, Winnipeg 2 Edmonton at San Jose, late Today’s games Ottawa at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Washington, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Carolina at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL National League CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms with LHP Paul Maholm on a minor league contract.

NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with 1B Lucas Duda on a one-year contract.

Named Ryan Ellis short-season hitting coordinator, Benny DiStefano outfield coordinator, Lamar Johnson hitting coordinator.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed to terms with 1B Brandon Belt on a one-year contract and with RHP Cory Gearrin, LHP Braulio Lara, RHP Curtis Partch, LHP Nikolas Turley, INF Carlos Triunfel and OF Justin Maxwell on minor league contracts.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Casey Janssen on a oneyear contract. Designated RHP Eric Fornataro for assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DETROIT PISTONS — Signed G John Lucas III to a 10-day contract.

“We’ve been playing pretty decent with our man-to-man, but with Eastland, we didn’t have the right personnel to match up with their guys,” Rahn said.

“That’s why we thought a 2-3 might be our best bet, and just make sure to find the shooters we needed to find.”

Senior guard Blake Kappes was also pleased with the work on the defensive end.

“We didn’t think they had too many shooters, so we just packed it in,” he said.

Eastland led 30-28 with 2 minutes, 38 seconds left in the third quarter after a basket from Eric Schaney. The

Cougars (7-10) didn’t score again until the 3:32 mark of the fourth quarter, as Milledgeville (6-14) went on a game-deciding 11-0 run capped by a layup from reserve forward Harrison Schmidt, off a nice feed from Kappes.

Eastland coach Tony Dunlap emptied his bench with 44.1 seconds to play, down 43-35. One of the subs, D.J. Heeren, hit a 3-pointer with 19.6 seconds to go to bring the Cougars within five points, at 43-38.

The Eastland reserves stayed in the game, but allowed the Missiles to milk the clock until finally fouling with 7.2 seconds left. Kappes hit a pair of free throws, then Heeren tossed in his second 3-pointer at the buzzer to account for the

final margin.

Schaney finished with 11 rebounds, eight points and three steals to pace Eastland, whose 10 losses match the previous two seasons combined.

“We’ve had some periods where we’ve struggled shooting the ball here and there, but our effort’s been outstanding the last week and a half, two weeks,” Eastland coach Tony Dunlap said. “Tonight, it wasn’t even in the gym, period.”

“We just need to play Eastland Cougar basketball the way we’re supposed to,” Schaney said, “and everything will work out.”

Kappes led Milledgeville with 15 points, and Lucas Ebersole added 10.

Skyhawks survived loss of six players CHARACTER

fidence at home, which will be important for the CONTINUED FROM B1 tournament.”

The Skyhawks beat “We had to run split Kennedy King in overpractices,” Damhoff time on Jan. 17. The said. “We had to get two teams are battling those six players ready for the top spot in the to go, but we also had to region tournament. work the other guys to Sauk will also play keep them sharp.”

Kankakee and HighThe Skyhawks needed land, other Division I to stay sharp for this teams, to improve their week. Sauk hosts three position in the seeding. games against some Sauk was able to pracheavyweights. Tonight tice Monday afternoon, they play Black Hawk, and build on some followed by home positives after a bizarre games against Kishweek. waukee on Thursday Sauk went 1-1 with six and Kennedy King on players, losing 87-59 to Saturday.

Sandburg, before aveng“Black Hawk and Kish- ing a home loss to Illiwaukee come in with nois Valley on Jan. 6 with one conference loss, so a 70-68 win in Oglesby it’s a chance for us to on Thursday. play spoiler a little bit,” A.J. Sharp had 17 Damhoff said. “Kennedy points and six assists, King is an important while Jansen Hight had game for seeding in the 15 points. tournament. We are 9-1 “We had some guys in Division I play, so we that had their best are right in it. games so far as col“This is really a chance lege players,” Damhoff for us to build some con- said. “That will add to

their confidence. We’ve trusted A.J. all season, but now he has a whole game under his belt. It’ll be good for him.”

The Skyhawks also added some depth, as Ames plans on remaining with the team throughout the rest of the season.

“He gives us some extra size off the bench,” Damhoff said. “He can play the 2, 3 or 4 at practice. He’ll be a nice addition.”

Thomas doesn’t plan on keep playing.

“Austin came in and hit some big 3s,” Damhoff said. “He’s just a good guy that was willing to lend a hand when we needed it.”

The Skyhawks turn their attention to the tests before them on the court.

“This is a big week,” Damhoff said. “It’s three very good teams, and they are at home, where we have struggled. It’s a chance to get on track.”

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The two – or deuce, if you prefer – is the lowest card in a suit, but sometimes it assumes high status. In today’s deal, how should South play in four spades after West leads a trump, East takes the trick with his ace and returns his trump jack, West following suit?

South starts with five potential losers in his hand: one spade, two hearts and two diamonds. He begins with only eight winners: five spades, one heart and two clubs. Declarer can ruff his third heart in the dummy, but how will he find a 10th trick?

If the heart finesse is losing, West had better also hold the diamond ace, which is unlikely. If the heart finesse is winning, how does declarer

get to the dummy to take it? (To cross in spades kills the later heart ruff.) At first, it looks as though West needs to have the diamond ace, but there is another chance.

At trick one, South must

play a high spade under East’s ace. Then, after winning the second trick, he unblocks (cashes) his two club winners before running the diamond jack (or, if West produces the queen, covers with dummy’s king). Here, East is stymied. If he returns a heart, declarer takes the finesse.

If East continues diamonds, dummy’s king becomes a trick.

Or if East leads his last club, South ruffs high, overtakes his carefully conserved spade two with dummy’s six and cashes the club winners.

Then he takes the heart finesse to collect an overtrick.

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DIXON Looking To Down size? 2BR 1 BA. very lg. kitchen, upstairs laundry rm., 1 car garage, (rm. to add on for a 2 car garage) unfin. full bsmt., lg. front & back yard, nice location, 1 mi. N. of Dixon, 616 Timber Creek Rd. Call Dan 815-440-8702.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS First State Bank PLAINTIFF

Vs.

Gary L. Tooley a/k/a Garry L. Tooley; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00042 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/1/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 22-18-24-200-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3566 Paw Paw Road Earlville, IL 60518 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1407452.

Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2015

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HARMON 2 BR 1BA, stove, refrig., washer & dryer hookups, tenant pays elec. $425 mo. + $525 dep. 952 Harmon Road, Harmon, IL 815-562-7368

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Call Kophamer & Blean Realty (815) 772-2728

ROCK FALLS 1 BR $375 Hampton Apts.

815-625-7043 2BR Duplex, + applcs.

No pets. $495/mo. + dep.

815-718-1784 2BR, newly remodeled, on lake 1 ½ mi. W. of Rock Falls, $600/mo. + utilities, no pets, 815-626-2145 Rock Falls Studio Unit $350 or 1 Bedroom $425.

Deposit $200. Utilities included. No pets. Call Ron 708699-8952

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS

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14 CH 00064 First Bank f/k/a First Bank FSB d/b/a First Bank Mortgage PLAINTIFF Vs. Debi A. Jimenez; et. al.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/5/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 3/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 11-21-166-009 Improved with Single Family Home

ALDI in Sterling

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 614 W. 9th Street Sterling, IL 61081

NORTHLAND PARK APARTMENTS

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

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

(Located Behind Northland Mall)

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

Sterling Rentals

2BR, $420 815-562-7368 Rochelle Realty

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

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave.

2BR, 2 car attch.

W/ D/ Garage, hook ups, all applics., pet friendly.

563-212-1896

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS GMAT LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2013-1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE PLAINTIFF VS JEFFREY WILSON A/K/A JEFFREY R. WILSON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00046 148 NORTH BLACKSTONE AVENUE AMBOY, IL 61310 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 15, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on March 19, 2015, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 02-15-15-477-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 148 NORTH BLACKSTONE AVENUE AMBOY, IL 61310 Description of Improvements: WHITE VINYL SIDED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ONE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $112,148.36.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1205047 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2015

Immaculate small 2BR upper duplex, NO PETS, $450/mo. + $450 dep. 815-718-9858

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 1414-11351.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF

Vs.

Virgil R. Grace; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00041 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/1/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-08-05-157-007 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1004 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1406587.

Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2015

January 20, 27, February 3, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Kaiti B. Swanson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00012 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/5/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/12/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-02-29-426-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1605 Bonnie Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1402551.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS First State Bank PLAINTIFF

Vs.

Gary L. Tooley a/k/a Garry L. Tooley; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00042 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/1/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE FRACTIONAL EAST HALF (E 1/2) OF SECTION TWENTYFOUR (24), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-SEVEN (37) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) EST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 2 AS SHOWN ON NEIGHBOUR'S PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF THE TARR FARM, RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1927 IN BOOK E OF PLATS AT PAGE 77 IN THE OFFICE OF THE LEE COUNTY RECORDER, SAID POINT BEING 1091.56 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 291.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 52 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 734.18 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF SOUTH PAW PAW ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AT AN ANGLE OF 95 DEGREES 12 MINUTE 19 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 292.62 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 84 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 41 SECONDS AS MEASURED CLOCKWISE FROM THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 760.29 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 22-18-24-200-004 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3566 Paw Paw Road Earlville, IL 60518 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-07452.

Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS 14 CH 00064 First Bank f/k/a First Bank FSB d/b/a First Bank Mortgage PLAINTIFF Vs. Debi A. Jimenez; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/5/2014, the Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois will on 3/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Whiteside County Courthouse 200 E. Knox St, 3rd Floor Lobby Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTH 90 FEET OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 4 IN KILGOUR'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 11-21-166-009 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 614 W. 9th Street Sterling, IL 61081 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-11351.

I641920 January 20, 27, February 3, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF

Virgil R. Grace; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00041 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Kaiti B. Swanson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 14 CH 00012 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/5/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/12/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13, BLOCK 6, SECOND ADDITION TO ORCHARD SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF LOT 4, OF MOLLERS SURVEY, IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 23, 1969 IN BOOK "G" OF PLATS, PAGE 40, AS DOCUMENT 364707, ALL SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LEE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WHICH PLAT WAS AMENDED BY AN AFFIDAVIT RECORDED FEBRUARY 24, 1970 IN MISCELLANEOUS BOOK 65 AT PAGE 217 AS DOCUMENT NO. 368478.

PIN 07-02-29-426-013 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1605 Bonnie Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 12/1/2014, the Sheriff of Lee County, Illinois will on 3/5/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at Lee County Courthouse 112 East Second Street Dixon, IL 61021, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Lee and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EASTERLY 50 FEET OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 12 IN GILBRAITH'S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF DIXON, EXCEPTING THE SOUTHERLY 25 FEET THEREOF, IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-08-05-157-007 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1004 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-06587.

Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2015

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-02551.

Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2015

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 21 A.D. 2015 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Lee County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as C.H.I. Services located at 607 E. 2nd St. Dixon, IL 61021. Dated this st 21 day of January A.D. 2015.

Cathy Myers

by Gerianne Knack Deputy County Clerk January 27, February 3, 10, 2015

Vs.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

GMAT LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2013-1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE PLAINTIFF VS JEFFREY WILSON A/K/A JEFFREY R. WILSON; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00046 148 NORTH BLACKSTONE AVENUE AMBOY, IL 61310 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 15, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on March 19, 2015, in OLD Lee County Courthouse112 E. 2ND STREET, DIXON, IL 61021, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT NUMBER ONE (1) AND THE NORTH 15 FEET OF LOT NUMBER FOUR (4), BLOCK 14, WYMAN'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF AMBOY, LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 02-15-15-477-010 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 148 NORTH BLACKSTONE AVENUE AMBOY, IL 61310 Description of Improvements: WHITE VINYL SIDED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ONE CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $112,148.36.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1205047 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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815-288-4289.

2BR, $500/mo + $500 dep. 2BR, $650/mo + $650 not dep. Utilities included. No pets.

Call 815-441-6878 for info.

Honeycutt Hill (formerly known as Tall Pines), 2BR 1 BA, lg. deck & shed, Lot #3 $490/mo. + $490 dep. 815-772-8943

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Seasonal Experienced Custom Applicators Apply fertilizers and Ag chemicals to farm fields. CDL required.

Seasonal CDL Drivers: Deliver seed, fertilizer and chemicals to local farms. Assist in the Warehouse. CDL required. Ability to lift 51-70 lbs. Operate a single, tandem or multi-axle truck for delivery and pick-up of agronomy and/or energy products.

Complete sale bills are published in Sauk Valley Classifieds.

February 7 - 10:00 AM - 2153 Gurler Rd., Ashton - A n t i q u e s , Guns & Coins - Remmer Schuetz Auction Service - 847-878-1491

Reminder - Dixon, IL Auction every Tuesday at Auction City. Start 3:00 p.m. Lee Hollingsworth, Auctioneer - 288-5814 - Note any cancellations will be noted in paper.

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Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply has an opening for an Inventory Control/Retail Coordinator at our Dixon location. This individual will be responsible for retail and rental inventory and for billing of products and services for customers with insurance coverage.

Also coordinates all invoices, purchase orders and packing lists. Candidate must maintain professional storefront appearance and will assist with retail customers and phone calls on a daily basis. Position is full-time days, includes some Saturday mornings and has a very competitive benefits package.

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Full-time Manufacturing Employees wanted!

Wahl Clipper Corporation, one of the Sauk Valley area’s premier manufacturing employers, is having a Job Fair Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 8am – 5pm at Rock Falls Days Inn.

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Requirements for this position include: Compassion and patience for each individuals needs along with EXCELLENT customer service skills and attendance, a positive attitude, trustworthiness, ability to multi-task, and confidentiality is a priority. You must have the ability to work independently and in a fun-filled team environment. Education equivalent to high school diploma, strong personal computer skills, and the ability to lift up to approximately 40 lbs. daily. Medical terminology, Medicare/Public Aid/Insurance billing knowledge and experience in a durable medical equipment operation is a plus.

3BR, 1ba. NE side.

Basement, garage, fenced yard. No $750/mo. pets.

Call 815-973-0233 after 4pm.

You may mail or drop off a resume to Northern Illinois Home Medical Supply at 1309 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL or 2600 North Locust Street, Suite A, Sterling, IL 61081 or stop in for an application. Or email resume to melissa.sheppard@nihms.com Deadline for all applicants is Monday, February 18th, 2015.

Wahl Clipper is family ow wned an nd operatted by the Wahl family. Wahl has beeen in business since 1919, the lasst 45 without a layoff. Wahl has over 3000 emplloyees worldwide with factories in n U.S., Hungary, Chiina, U.K., Germany, and Vietnam

3BR farm house, 512 Palmyra Rd. Completely remodNo pets. eled. $700/mo. + dep.

815-288-4289.

We are now hiring full-time manufacturing workers for our second shift assembly operation; hours are 3:30 pm – 2 am. You are able to fill your application out prior to the event which will save time, but you must come to the Job Fair to complete the ps://jjobs.wahllclipper.ccom process. http

d work history, above average We are looking for fast pacced workers with a solid dexterity skills and an exccelllent attendance record. Drug testing and backgrround screening will be conduccted d upon job offer. High School Diploma or GE ED is REQUIRED.

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Avail Feb. 1st. $650/mo. + dep.

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$11.00 starting waage + $1 1.10 average piece rate + $.35 5 shift premium = $12.45 potential per hour for a 60 day training period.

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$13.05 base wage + $1.10 averaage piece rate + $.35 shifft premium = $14.50 potential per hour after 60 days.

Small 2-3BR. No pets. Call 815-6329036.

Opportunity every 12 weeks to move up the pay scale.

40-hour workweek Monday - Thursday (10 0 hour days).

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Overtime worked Fridays and some Saturday ys – hours could av verage 48-58 hours per week.

2 bed house Rock Falls $555/mo.

SNLRentals.com Call 815-622-2725

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401(k), Profit Shariing after 1 year of service.

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AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312 Learn to become a licensed Home Inspector PreLicensing Course over two weekends (six days total) Classes start Friday, February 27 Call 847-2175958 /Register Now http://www.learninspections.com/ Looking for the perfect home?

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Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice Inc. is in need of an experienced visiting Registered Nurse part or full time, for home health care, and a part time Social Worker with experience in Hospice and Bereavement counseling.

For more information on either of these positions please call 815626-3467 or visit us at 3408 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL. 61081 M-F 8am to 4:30pm.

New Year New Career RN or LPN for 2p-10p shift (FT/PT) CNA or DSP for 2p-10p and 10p-6a (FT/PT) Exceptional Care & Training Center 2601 Woodlawn Road ~ Sterling IL 60181 melissa@ectc1.com

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Massage Works Receptionist/ Beauty Consultant needed. PT, 1520hrs/week Apply at: 206 E. 3rd St., Sterling, IL

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Angelo's now accepting applications for pizza delivery drivers.

APPLY IN PERSON Mon,Tues.,Thurs. & Fri. 10am-4pm at 2405 W. 4th St., Sterling.

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CHILD ADVOCATE: Support and assist children and adults who have experienced domestic violence. High school required; college, experience with children desired. 28 hours/ week, variable shifts, includes weekends.

Paid leave and retirement plan provided.

Apply to YWCA of the Sauk Valley, 412 First Avenue, Sterling.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current opening for HISTORY buffs!

PART TIME SEASONAL TOUR GUIDE AT HISTORIC SITE IN GRAND DETOUR

Must have experience speaking in of large front groups, excellent customer service skills, horticulture a background is plus. Other duties will include light upkeep of location.

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Full or Part Time Local & Regional Drivers Wanted

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Full Service Multiline Motorcycle / ATV / PWC / Snowmobile dealership looking to hire a FullTime top level experienced Technician.

Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, self-starter. Must show stable work history and demonstrate the ability to be on time & reliable.

Base pay, plus commissions, Manufacturer certification a plus, but will consider experience from another industry. Must have a valid driver's license.

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Harbor Crest Home An 84-bed skilled care facility in Fulton IL, is in need of •CNA's: 2nd & 3rd shift •Restorative Nurse Must be able to practice in Illinois and pass Background test. Apply online or in person at: harborcrest2 @mchsi.com 817 17th St, Fulton IL. EOE If YOU are NOT Making $1000 a week, COME SEE US!! $1000 Weekly Minimum gross GUARANTEED! Call now for details 1-800-222-5532 or www.dcm transport.com Dcm Transport Galesburg, IL Looking for dependable knowledgeable Mechanic for light duty to heavy duty repair. Send complete resume to 305 W. Progress Drive, Princeton, IL 61356 or e-mail nkq87@hotmail .com Mom's Diner looking for exp. Breakfast/lunch Cook & Dishwasher. Apply in person at 23 E. 3rd St. Sterling.

Seno Formal Wear seeking part time help. Apply at 4015 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

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NURSING STAFF needed •Director of Nursing FT •RNs/LPNs FT & PT 2nd shift To those who qualify, we offer benefits including medical, dental & vision insurances, and pension plan. ALL full & part-time staff will immediately receive Paid Time Off accrual and holiday pay and much more!

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Responsibilities will be varied but will primarily entail all aspects of operations management including scheduling, staff development & training, public relations, communication, maintenance, record keeping & reporting.

Must have the ability to work varied shifts.

Requires: current IL driver's license & clean driving record, strong leadership & communication skills, 3 or more years management experience, proficient in Microsoft Office & experience in budget management. paratransit Prior experience & Bilingual a plus. Drug Free Workplace & EEO. Submit letter of interest and resume to employment@ridewcpt.net no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday February 4th.

Part time driver, CDL,straight trucks & vans. Familiar with Chicago area is a plus. Irregular hours. Short notice to work is required.

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815-625-0373 Part Time Mainteperson nance needed, must have electrical plumbing and electrical skills.

Please send replies to Box #:1264 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081 Part-time truck drivers needed for local AG business. Qualified applicants must possess a clean driving record and a Class A CDL. Flexible hours and good pay.

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W-S Industrial Services, Inc. Is currently hiring laborers, operators, and CDL drivers. We provide a wide range of services to electrical power plants, refineries, ethanol plants, water treatment plants and industrial facilities.

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WSI offers competitive pay, per diem and excellent benefits! Apply in person at: 1517 S. 19th St, Clinton IA 52732.

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

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WARNING ADS FOR FREE PETS Your beloved pet deserves a loving, caring home. The ad for your free pet may draw response from individuals who will sell your animal for research or breeding purposes.

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SNOWBLOWERS 782 5HP Snowflite 24” snowblower, width, 2 stage, 6spd with reverse. $295. Call 815625-1606 8HP Toro snowblower, electric start. Exc. Cond. $1,400 NEW. Sell for $450 847-975-9859 Toro snowblower elec. start, 2 stage. $285/firm.

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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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2003 Jaguar, red 4cyl., 4dr. Sunroof.

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